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Now is the Time to Subscribe for The Freeman. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE... THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 43 GENERAL NEWS HAPS FROM OUR WIDE-AWAKE AGENTS WHO CULL THE WEEKLY DO- INGS OF OUR PATRONS. MENTIONS OF AN INTERESTING Nature--Visitors Within the Gates--The Charitable Bible Band--An Ex- cellent Program Rendered-- In the Social Realm. Paducah, Ky., Special.—Willis Martin, who attended the colored fair at Trenton, Tenn., last week is back in the city again. Willie Willie Jones was married to Hubert Johnson of this city on last Monday evening. The Freeman wishes them success through life. Athe McGahe left last week for a tour through the southern states. J. W. Ross, of Helena, Ark., sends regards to friends in Paducah through The Freeman agent, David Pitman, and he still reads this paper. Miss Bittie Nash, of Mayfield, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Salle Bayham. Mrs. Ben Parker, who has been seriously ill, is improving. Mrs. Abe Nuckler, of Mayfield, Ky., is visiting Mrs. Amanda Ford, Mrs. Lizzie Vineger, of St. Louis, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Smith. Miss Georgia Nickles is indisposed. Buy a copy of The Freeman from David Pitman, price 5 cents. Miss Mary Askew was joined in marriage on last Wednesday evening to John Gary. J. B. Reed is out again after several days illness. Dave Ingram is indisposed. Mrs. P. A. Laurd, of Brazil, Ind., is the pleasant guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Blanks. The Charitable Bible band is continually growing, as it is one of the grandest things of its kind ever known here, R. H. Poyd is home from Cadiz, Ky., where he visited his Brother Henry, who is sick. Mrs. Emma Alexander and sister, Nellie Cado, left for Jackson, Tenn., on a visit for a few days. The members of the 2nd division of the eleventh grade rendered an excellent program Oct. 18, as follows: Miss Mamie Young delivered a nice essay, subject, "bibliography of Labor." Robert E. Lee, a declaration, which was grand; Miss Eiffle Williams, a very nice essay; H. H. Hawkins, oration, which was grand; the High School Journal, by Albert Samples, is very good. Last, but not least, was the address to the graduating class of 1901, by Prentice D. Cucker; it was one of the best addresses ever heard at the building by one of the pupils. Mrs. Dora Simms is on the sick list. On the evening of Oct. 16 a storm party was given to Miss Emma Jones by a few girls and boys, and an enjoyable time was spent by all of the participants. Rev. S. B. Reed is the pastor of Burk's chapel A. M. church while Rev. G. H. Burks is the presiding elder. Mrs. Josie Allen is very ill at her home. When the school girls are on and from their way to school they should be more modest in their lead talking and laughing, and should not go around different corners to be accompanied home by the boys. Jesse Copeland and Miss Swetie Stone were united in marriage at the home of the bride Thursday evening. They will reside at 917 Burnett street. Misses Mahala Bradshaw and Mamie Brooks, who have been suffering from very severe colds, are recovering quite rapidly. Interesting Notes. Muncie, Ind., Special—The services at A. M. E. church Sunday evening was a little out of the ordinary, being in the form of long service, and an address by the minister's daughter. The church was filled to over-lowing; a nice collection of $1 was taken up to be applied on church debt. Miss Susan Poindexter of Washington, D. C., is in the city, the guest of her parents and many friends. Hon. Gurley Ewer was in the city Saturday. Hon. Lyon, of the United States treasury, spoke to a large crowd at the court house Tuesday evening; Eagle hand furnished music. Miss Lelia Hultz and Miss Goldie Young have been an extended visit at Winster, Ken. A. C. Blanks, of St. Louis, is in the city last week, called here by the very serious illness of his wife's mother, Mrs. Billaps. She fell three months ago and broke her hip, and had fully recovered that accident, but a complication has set in and doubts are entertained of her recover, owing to her extreme age. Mrs. Mamie Espy is back from a stay in Detroit, Mch. The Eagle hand was in attendance at republican rally at Farmland Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conway are tack from Rushville, where they were in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Conway father, Rev. Ferguson, Mrs. Harners of Champagne INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1900 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27. 1900 HON. ARMIN C. KOEHNE, THE POPULAR TREASURER OF MARION COUNTY. county, O., is the guest of Mrs. Ben Ray, of East Jackson street. Mrs. Charles Reynolds, of Princeton, Ind., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Rider. Newsy Pointers: Ironton, Mo., Special.—We are having very dry weather in our town. George Carter, of St. Louis, made a flying trip to Ironton last week on business. Fred Cites, of Joplin, Mo., was the guest of his father, Joseph Cites. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Ironton, a fine girl Oct. 19. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely. George is the happiest man in the city. Aaron Byrd and Miss Alma Johnson, the daughter of James Johnson, of this city, were united in marriage Monday. Oct. 15. We wish them much success, and that their life may be a happy one. Little Roy Kenney, of Mrs. Carrie Kenney Blanks, are on the sick list. Mr. Rodgers, our honorable barber, has been on the sick list for over two weeks but we are glad to say that he is some better. Blind Boone was very successful; a full house was out to hear him perform, and was no to date. Our McKinley club meets every Monday evening, and last Monday evening we had a grand time, and*every one seemed to be enthused. Miss Lillian Collier visited the school last Friday under the control of Prof. L. L. Henderson. The school is progressing nicely indeed, and the pupils have organized a literary society and it is a grand step the children have taken towards success. Cur patrons should visit the school frequently to encourage both teacher and pupils. Newsy Notes. Hopkinsville, Ky., Special.—The people in this city were enthused over the annual conference which met October 15. All members and friends seem to lend a helping hand in making the time pleasant for the delegates. The people in Hopkinsville are pleading in favor of The Freeman, and it they will take Agent Dave Pitman's advice they will hurry and introduce it into their homes so its valuable information will penetrate through their minds. Chas. Glass, who has been employed in the tobacco business in Paducah, is spending a few days in this city. Prof. J. V. Snow, known as the "Backbone," has been giving valuable information to the young as well as the old on the subject "Backbone." I am pleased to tell you he can say as much about backbone as any man. Several ladies and gentlemen were disappointed in their expected visit to the Princeton street fair. I suppose you know why. Ned Bronough, Forest Hamilton and Sam'l Howard arrived in the city after spending the season in Terre Haute, Ind. Look out, Latham, boy, these gentlemen are hotel boys from the north. The M. S. and S. Club, organized under the management of J. L. Buckner and J. T. Roberson, will give an entertainment at Friendship Hall soon. Personal Items. Henderson, Ky., Special—Miss Addie Barrett died Oct. 16 of consumption, aged 17 years; funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Oct. 17 at the First Baptist churh- A candy pulling was given Oct. 20 at the residence of Mrs. Susan Mitchell, on Center street. Mrs. Belle Crumbaker is visiting her sister at Basket Station. Mrs. Ell-n Fant has returned to her home in St. Louis after an extended visit to relatives and friends. Miss Fannie Eastin has returned from a visit to friends at Anthoston. Julian L. Browne left Oct. 7 for Hampton, Va., to attend school. Mrs. Fannie Barnett has returned from a visit to friends in Nashville and other points in Tennessee. The first annual pastoral anniversary of Rev. W. E. Clark was held at the First Baptist church Monday evening, October 15. News Notes. Anaconda, Mont., Special—The Afro-American political club will meet in future at No. 20, Main street; the ladies are invited to attend. Subscribe for The Freeman, the acknowledged leading Afro-American journal; W. M. Hutton, agent. Cyrus F. Cassel and Miss Laura Meutzel were joined in the holy bond of matrimony last week. Long may they live happily together. The church entertainment given in the Mattie block last week was quite a success socially and financially; much credit is due Rev. Janeseen and members for their efforts. A Run-A-Way. Graysport, Miss., Special,—W.H. Steward's buggy was badly damaged last week by his horse running away with it; neither the horse nor the buggy was damaged. Ronnosville has made improvements on his farm, 3 miles north of this city. Miss Sarilla Spearman, of Coffeeville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. J. Rounosville. Alf Jones, a hustling farmer, is in the city on business PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY SIX MONTHS, 88e; ONE YEAR $1.50 Memphis Items. Memphis Items. Memphis, Tenn., Special—W. H. Melton, editor of the Cooed Citizen, made a flying trip through central Arkansas last week, making speeches at Brinkley and other towns. The Sunday School convention was held at Metropolitan Baptist church Sunday, Oct. 14. Rev. Pins, of Tabernacle Baptist church, is home again. Be sure and send your children to the Howe institute, under the instruction of Prof. Leviser and his host of efficient teachers. Mamie Bramlett, of St. Louis, is a welcome guest to our city. Robert Carruthers, of Holly Springs, Miss. is in the city on business. Misses Josie B. Adkins and Bessie M. Landers entertained Miss Bessie Southern, of Searcy, Ark., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adkins, 271 Union street, Tuesday evening, Oct. 16. Dainty entablés were served to the highly honored guest. The following persons were present: Misses Bessie Southern, Bessie Mitchell, Mattie Sims, Bettie Robinson, Elenen W. Goodwin, D.J. Brinkley, W. Holmes, E. Joyner, E. Morton, H. Wattie, C. Mayfield, N. Breedlove, L. G. Patterson and Bryant Harry. Local Notes. Beaumont, Tex., Special.-Beaumont is situated in southeast Texas, on the Neces river, one of the largest lumber markets in the state, and has a population of about 10,000, about one-third colored; also three large saw mills, three plaining mills and three rice mills; the employees at these mills are principally all colored. Rev. W. T. Boulding and Rev. John Jones left last week for Waco, Tex., to attend the Baptist convention. J. Brooks has gone to New Orleans, La. J. H. Riddley, headwaiter at the Crosby House, is a reader The Freeman. A FINE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS IN THE NEATLY ORGANIZED PATRIARCHY ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR. THE GREAT MILITARY DIVISION Of the Grand United Order of Odd-Fellows--A Feast to the members-- Wedding Bells--Society in Brief--Personal, Etc. Vicksburg, Miss., Special—Vicksburg was the recipient of a real treat this week; there having been set up on Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, Patriarchy, No. 104, the military division of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. On the following Thursday evening a public installation was held when the following officers were installed: N. A. Anderson, Most Venerable Patriarch; Rev. F. Rose, Right Venerable Patriarch; B. T. Morgan, Venerable Patriarch; George W. Wilson, Worthy Patriarch Prelate; M. D. Foote, Worthy Patriarch Recorder; U. G. Moore, Worthy Patriarch Treasurer; W. K. Smith, Patriarch Samaritan; A. M. Rose, Patriarch Shepherd; F. C. Buckner, Patriarch Keeper; Dr. C. Henry Woods, Dr. Master; the following are also members: Dr. B. Harrington, Charles W. Smith, L. Jenkins, Archie Williams, W. H. Jefferson, M. Washington, N. Finney, Benjamin Hart, After the installation, which, together with the establishment of the Patriarchy by P. M. V. Patriarch Charles P. Beck, of Patriarchy No. 7, of New Orleans, who is also District Grand secretary of the state of Louisiana, an elegant and bountiful repast was repaired three hundred. The preparations of the sumptuous festal end of the entertainment was the product of the wives of the Patriarchs participating. An important feature of the evening was the rendering of the following program: Orchestra; prayer, I. N. F., Rev. P. E. Mills, Quartette, Misses M. N. Jones, W. E. Dangerfield, Messrs. J. G. H. Bowman, W. H. Jones; Welcome Address, W. G., M. F. Rose; Duet, Misses Lillie Gillespie, Letitia Gordon; Remarks, P. N. F., Rev. A. M. Johnson; Orchestra; Address, P. G. M., Dr. C. Henri Woods; Solo, P. R. Saunders; Remarks, P. N. F., W. F. C. Crayton; Duet, Misses W. E. Dangerfield, Pearlie Bias; Remarks, P. N. F., J. H. C. Henry, Orchestra; Address, P. M. V. P., Charles P. Beck. Thus an evening of enjoyment has been spent; another notch carved along the highway of material progress in the city of Vicksburg, said city boasting now of the first Patriarchy established in the Magnolia state. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Jordon have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter Carrie to J. H. Williams Tuesday evening, Oct. 30. Walter Goodrum left Friday, Oct. 19 for Alcorn college, where he will attend school. Newsv Items. Milwaukee, Wis., Special—Mrs. Gomez, of Mobile, Ala., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. B. F. Taylor, on State street. An informal party was given by Mrs. R. T. Brown of Kninnickinic ave., those present were Mr. and Mrs. Porter, of Bayview, Mich., Misses Sadie Lee, Katie Smith, Mayme Overstreet; Messrs. Brown, Young, Oliver and Andy Williams. A most enjoyable evening was spent. The young men's republican marching club went to Waukesha, Wis., in a body Thursday evening, where a republican rally was held. Hon. W. T. Green, of Milwaukee, was orator of the evening, also Hon. Theobald Otzen addressed the meeting; 3,000 was in attendance. Wisconsin will go republican by 6,000 sure. Mr. and Mrs. Hector, of Chicago, are in the city. Tuskegee Notes. Tuskegee, Ala., Special.—Three Tuskegee graduates have been secured by the German government to take charge of experiment stations in southwest Africa. Two of them are now at the institution making the necessary preparations for the work on the dark continent. They sail early in November. Ten girls are now engaged in the various branches of our agricultural department. These girls are in earnest, and are putting forth every effort to make good the opportunity thus afforded them. For the second time within four years, the directors of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences have invited Principal Booker T. Washings ton to deliver the opening address at that institution. This is a compliment rarely paid any speaker. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Last night a policeman arrested a steak for being a tough character. There have crept into our daily speech some expressions, used by the best educated people, which, when rigidly scrutinized, are somewhat amusing if not wholly nonsensical. So frequently do we hear the expression, "I have a bad cold" that we cease to notice its absurdity. I have seen and heard of some queer things and incidents, but I have yet to learn of any person having a "good cold." When we have our era of white blackbirds then I shall expect to see a case of "good cold." Another expression used a good deal by the profession, and which escapes notice is "I leave" and its past tense form "I left" in the following: "I leave the city to-night," "I left that company more than three weeks ago." Whenever I hear any person speak of "leaving the city" my first thought is "did he have any intention of taking the city with him?" There are some small cities and some small companies, but I have never heard of one of either that was so small it could be carried about. Professional people, when for tunate enough to have trunks, generally have the largest made; but I don't know of any ever being made large enough to pack "cities" and "companies" in, consequently, when we take our departure we are obliged to "leave" them. Instead of the verb "leave" in the foregoing expressions use the verb "quit" and it will express what was intended to be expressed. Yesterday a woman, in reply to the question "how do you do?" said "not very well; lately I enjoy such poor health." This woman, judging from what she said, is so remarkable that an account of her should be in Holy Writ, for, not to be sacrilegious, in point of fortitude in suffering, she out jobs Job. Job bore his afflictions with patience and never uttered a complaint, but here is a person who bears the affliction of poor health with such remarkable fortitude that, to her, it is a source of positive enjoyment. --- I noticed in last week's Freeman a letter signed "William E. Elkins, vocal director, baritone, Hottest Coon in Dixie." I was amused after reading the letter, and remarked to myself "it is too bad he hasn't a few more titles to affix to his name." Judging by that initial in his middle name it must be, when written out in full, Wm. Everything Elkins, for, if reports be true, his power is only limited by that of the Czar-like stage manager himself. Personally Mr. Elkins is a gentleman and a credit to the profession, but he is under a malicious influence, and as a result he has placed himself in a ludicrous position. Why should he defend Miller? If I say that I think he has an unquenchable thirst for "booze" and displays no managerial ability, why should his nature become so sensitive as to fight his battles? As for "the-turned-down-to-please-the-Eastern-syndicate" musical director, he is able to defend himself. I had the pleasure of reading a letter of his, recently, while he was in Ironton, Ohio, and after a technical and legal exposition of the evidence which he possesses, he goes on to say "if, for a moment there exists in your mind the faintest doubt as to the absolute truth of what I have here spread before you. I will file an affidavit on my return to Chicago, asserting what is herein written to be the truth. I will give you the privilege to publish it, and I defy any one to refute a single item. "But," he continues, "why, unless I am challenged, give to the public an expose in deceit, duplicity, and immorality that at the best would only be nauseating?" The musical director seems to have forgotten there ever existed such a doubtful concern as the "Hottest Coon in Dixie," and it would be prudent in the management to suppress the fiery pen of "Wm E. Elkins, vocal director, baritone, Hottest Coon in Dixie," and let him alone. One thing more for the benefit of Mr. "Wm. E. Elkins, vocal director, baritone, Hottest Coon in Dixie": I would say he has hardly known his manager long enough to undertake his defense. Some of the meanest things that one man could say about another have come from the mouth of his stage manager. Kelley mustn't forget. The latter has some of his choicest expressions regarding Miller on file. Let us have next a letter from Miller on the subject. Probably he would rather reply to my assertions by lawsuit: if so, my address is Tom. the Tattler, care of The Freeman. Yeager, Kelly and Yeager were at the Haymarket, last week. They are in St. Louis now. I would like to say to the profession, while discussing people that "make good," please don't overlook them. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The time is now ripe for the formation of a "society for the suppression of the prima donna;" that is, the so-called prima donna. "Our manager is a Prohibitionist"—"Wm. E. Elkins, vocal director, baritone, Hottest Coon in Dixie." A young lady writes: "I am only nineteen years old and a very good singer. I am also a stenographer, but I can only make eight or nine dollars a week at that at the most, so I have decided to join a show provided I can find one that needs a good contralto. I am anxious to see the world, and at the same time make a plenty of money. I have mamma's consent, but papa is not quite willing. Won't you see if you can't get me something to do in that line?" The foregoing extract is taken from a lady's letter who is not to say stage-struck, but who is densely ignorant concerning the theatrical matters. The letter bears a charm and innocence that is refreshing. It is strange how the idea gets in the mind of those out of the theatrical profession that those in it are making, as this poor girl says, a "plenty of money." They seem to think that being in the profession means diamonds, fine clothes and money in bundles. There probably was a time when this was a fact, but it is not so now. There is no calling that is so doubtful as the theatrical profession. It is one endless chain of ups and downs. This young lady is willing to give up a profession that pays eight or nine dollars a week for one that at the best will scarcely pay her six. Contralto singers, be they ever so good, are the poorest paid members of the profession, unless they possess the ability to talk, and consequently play parts. A soprano of the poorest kind can get for her services eight or nine dollars and expenses each week, but a contralto to get that salary must possess a phenomenal voice. The best thing the young lady in question could do would probably be to work in a chorus. The time not spent on the stage before an audience would be spent in long, tedious, tiresome, disagreeable rehearsal. I say disagreeable for if the stage manager is not feeling well or is in bad humor those under him are sure to feel the effects of it. I only know of one who rises above his own personal feelings and treats those under him with due consideration at all times. While she is doing her work as a stenographer she is at home all the time under the watch—care of her papa and mamma. For a girl her age who is unmarried this is the proper place for her. Were she with one of our big attractions she would have "a hard row to hoe." Unless she were under the protection of some one of the male members of the company, and, who for this protection, exacts payment, but not in money, she would suffer all kinds of insults and indignities. Our big shows are not paragons of morality, for all of them contain some of the rift-raff of society whose wicked influences mostly predominate. This young woman would at first take a determined stand against these influences, but as continual association with danger of any kind has a tendency to make one callous to it. She would first "putty, endure, then embrace." My advice to her is to get the idea of "joining a show" out of her head and stick assiduously to her stenographical work. TOM THE TATTLER. Interesting News: Nashville, Tenn., Special—Nashville has a new enterprise in the name of Boyd's In. firmary for cofed people. The new institution is located on South Cherry street, one of the principal thoroughfares of the city, in the heart of the principal resident section. The building is a massive two-story brick structure, formerly known as the Sawyer's Place, which has been recently remodeled and placed in the present perfect condition. On entering the building one will be confronted with more beauty than on the outside. The first rooms on the ground floor have been constructed as an office, which appears much like the offices of other large establishments of the kind in the country. The remaining rooms on the first floor are used as dining room, kitchen and physician's private consulting rooms. On the second floor the different rooms have been constructed into departments or wards, which are neatly and systematically arranged. The regular hospital cots are used, and the long rows of little white beds remind one of the large government hospitals. The building contains twenty-three large and spacious rooms. The sanitary conditions of the institution was formally opened to the public on Monday, Sept. 24. All during the day and up to a late hour in the night streams of visitors were to be seen pouring in and out. The following ladies, who are prominent in Nashville society, had been appointed by the faculty of the new enterprise as the committee on reception: Meedames A. B. Carter, H. S. Howell, M. Parker, E. J. Thomas, B. Porterfield, J. Jackson. The ladies were kept busy all day receiving the presents which flowed in from early morn until late at night. So many presents were received that the office appeared like the counters of a large dry goods establishment. The people are taking a great pride in the institution, which was demonstrated at the opening. Rich and poor vied with each other over the good of the new institution. During the short life of the institution twenty-five patients have already been nursed by the well trained nurses in charge. The faculty of the new institution are as follows—Chief surgeon, Dr. R. F. Boyd, assisted by Drs. F. A. Stewart, H. T. Noel, Wm. Baker, H. T. Council. Miss Snell, who is well known in this and other cities from her famous lectures, is chief nurse, assisted by Miss M. Francis, of Washington, D. C., graduate of the Freedman school for trained nurses, and Miss Josie Wells, of San Antonia, Texas, graduate of the Holler Springs Institute for Trained Nurses, Holler Springs, Miss. Miss Snell is a graduate of the Chicago colleges. Mrs. G. A. Henderson is one of the reception committee, Dr. J. A. Lester one of the medical staff. Neway Pointers. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Rev. H. C. Bailey, the noted campaign orator, has gone to Springfield, O., to deliver an oration. Charley Allen, of 67 Wendell street, met with a very serious accident last week. The 23d ward republican club and the Hanuabl club had a special sermon preached to them by that famous pulpit orator, the Rev. J. E. Purdy, of Nashville, Tenn., his subject was "Go Forward," it was both interesting and inspiring, as he certainly go forward in a manner which met the approval of the six hundred persons who had come to hear him. Call again Bro. Purdy. Mrs. Ada Williams, of 230 Orleans street, is suffering with the rheumatism. $500 was realized at Herman's rally last Sunday evening, making the total amount on hand for building $1,000. The prize which was offered by the church to the club bringing in the most money was awarded to John Edwards' club No. 3; it will be a handsome picture of all the members of the club. The Culture club will give its first entertainment at 70 N. Clark street, Thursday evening Oct. 25. Armant's orchestra will furnish the music admission 35 cents. Addresses will be made by Hon. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age, and Hon. T. T. Allain. W. F. Cozart, president of the Waiters association and reporter for The Freeman, has been appointed a campaign speaker, by Mr. Barnett at the national republican headquarters. One of the largest political meetings ever held on the north side was the one at Turner's hall on the 8th inst. under the auspices of the 22nd, 23rd and 24th ward clubs, some of the brainsiest men of the race were present. The success of the meeting was due largely to the untiring efforts of Robert McCoomer, who was master of ceremonies, and had to work under adverse circumstances in order to make the meeting a success. Over 1500 persons were present. The speakers of the evening were: Col. Pledger, of Georgia; Congressman Boutelle, Rev. J. F. Thomas and Rev. A. J. Carey. It is rumored that the North Side democratic club is on the verge of disbanding, owing to internal dissention. The papers read by Mrs. Ducker and Mrs. Askins, at the Men's Sunday club recently, were grand productions of our literary women. Kansas and Mississippi each have seven congressional districts. The average vote for each congressman in Kansas is 21,053; in Mississippi 3,195. In Mississippi 27,187 persons hold in their hands, "without the consent of the governed," the destinies of 1,123,182 people. In Kansas the interests of 1,392,836 people are entrusted to 280,985 voters, for practically the same number of people. This is a crime against the political rights of Kansas and every other honest state in the union. The special grand jury which was empaneled at Akron, O., to pass upon the cases of the persons arrested in connection with the recent riots in that city has made a report, finding 65 true bills and returning 45 indictments. The list of persons against whom indictments were returned includes a member of the city council of Akron and a prominent business man. Ohio is a republican state. Such a thing would be impossible in any southern democratic state. In Arkansas, the home state of Chairman Jones, of the national democratic committee, the elections are conducted almost entirely by democratic officials. Nominally the republicans and populists have one judge at each precinct, but the judges are selected by the two democratic commissioners, and the republican commissioner has no voice in the matter. The republican commissioner recommends prominent merchants, planters and business men, but his two democratic associates reject these and choose in their stead men of no standing as republicans or otherwise, dead beats, dive-bums and loafers. Under these circumstances, thousands of republicans never go near the polls, knowing as they do that the elections are huge swindles. And they know that the law is such as to leave no remedy whatever. That was the intent of the law when enacted. Agents Wanted. "Distinguished Leaders," a beautiful book containing one hundred portraits and sketches of the leading colored men in the United States. 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All trains carry first-class coaches. 12:15 Noon train has Dining Cars for St. Louis 11:20 P.M. train has locatessleeping cars starting from Indianapolis for St. Louis and Evansville, open every night at 8:30. All trains enter the Evanville Station at Terre Haute and St. Louis. Ticket offices. No. 48 West Washington street and Union Station. W. W. RICHARD, D. P. A. INDIANAPOLIS, IND' A. F. FORD, G. P. A. Lv. Indianapolis ..... 2:40 p. m Lv. Bellefontaine ..... 6:00 p. m Lv. Marion ..... 6:50 p. m Lv. Galion ..... 7:30 p. m FAMOUS KNICKERBOCKER SPECIAL still runs on the old schedule. Ask for Tickets via Big Four Route H.M. Bronson, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. Warren J. Lynch, General Passenger Agent Cincinnati, O. SPORT Edited By ...NED LMO BEE RACE GLEANINGS. Willie Simms, the colored American jockey, won a great race in Paris, France, last week. --- "Big Eat!" Dunkhorsthas signed for a forty-two week engagement as sparring partner for Bob Fitzsimmons. Jerry Kane was given a decision over Harry Sanders, colored, in the second round on a foul at Cincinnati last week. Jeffries says in case he does not get a favorable answer from Fitzsimmons by December 1, he is willing to meet Sharkey in San Francisco. --- Matty Mathews not only outgeneralized, but outfought Rube Ferns, in a fast fifteen-round fight for the welterweight championship, at Detroit, Mich., last night. Bobby Dobbs is to box Charley Dixon at Pittsburgh on October 27. Dobbs wants to get on a match with Kid Ashe, of Cincinnati, at 135 to 138 pounds, and will likely be accommodated. --- Frank Erne has signed for a six round match with Terry McGovern at Tattersall's, Chicago, to take place within thirty days after the champion affixes his signature to the articles of agreement. --- In a homing pigeon race from Elwood, Ind, to Cincinnati this week, the winning bird covered the 105 miles in two hours and forty-six minutes. The second birds were just one minute later in reaching their loft. The birds traveled at the rate of about a thousand yards a minute. --- The Brooklyn base ball club won 3 out of 4 games from the Pittsburgh club for the post-season trophy cup, emblematic of the championship of the world. The members of the winning club decided to present the cup to pitcher McGinnity as a mark of appreciation of his good work in the box. It will be his personal property. He was also given $100 extra by the Brooklyn management for his work. ```markdown ``` Jockey Halsey, one of the best boys now riding in England, has become convinced that the American jockeys have the correct method of riding, and is carefully copying Tod Sloman's style. It took him some time to change from the English style of riding, but since he has crooked his legs and hunched his shoulders, he has ridden a larger percentage of winners than ever before. Halsey is now unpopular with the English jockeys, who look on him as a deserter from the established style of riding, but as long as he can win he will continue to ride in the American style. It seems that Terry McGovern and his manager, Sam Harris, had an eye singled to Terry's reputation and health when they RAC W. T. McKnight (Col.) is laying stone on the new addition to the postoffice at Topeka, Kan. it is estimated that Galveston, Texas, has a Negro population of 10,000, and not 100 of them were destroyed by the food. The first bale of cotton marketed in Georgia for 1900 was sold in Albany July 27, at 11 cents a pound, raised by Deal Johnson, a Negro farmer. All the Negro institutions in North Carolina, such as the asylums for the insane, the blind, and the deaf mutes, and the normal schools, will hereafter be managed exclusively by Negroes. A colored fraternal life insurance association has been started in Chicago by a number of prominent men from Minnesota, Illinois, Maryland and Alabama, called the United Brotherhood. Col. Perry H. Carson, the prominent Afro-American politician of Washington, D. C., has been appointed to a incrative position in the District Government, by the District Commissioners. Down at Richmond, Va., the Old THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. refused Joe Gan's challenge to fight a limited number of rounds. Gans proposed to put McGovern to sleep in 10 rounds or forfeit the purse, and Terry, believing that Joe could do it, refused to fight him at the weight Joe asked for, which is 133 pounds. Gans is a top-notcher in the lightweight class, and as he is inclined heavier than 133 pounds even, it is not safe for him to train under that limit and expect to win from such a formidable antagonist as is "Terrible" Terry. And I verily believe that my ideal (Gans) would stand a better chance of winning in a fight with Joe Walcott at a 145 pounds (which would be out of Gan's class) than he would with Terry McGovern at a 126 pounds, which is also out of his class, and would make against him greatly, for no man has ever yet succeeded in training below his lowest fighting limit and won a fight, unless by accident. I hope to see Joe and Terry securely bound to a match shortly and know that they are to fight some time this year, but the crafty manager Harris has hit on a wise idea and wants the fight to be pulled off in about 12 months from now; thereby giving McGovern a chance to gain a few pounds and allowing Gans a chance to grow stale a bit. *** Oscar Gardner and Dave Sullivan met in a 20 round go at Louisville, Ky., and the fight resulted in Gardner quitting cold at the end of the fourteenth round. Gardner's poor showing against Sullivan was a surprise to the little iron man's friends, and they are at a loss to account for his sudden reversal of form. Was Sullivan too much for him? Surley there must have been something behind Gardner's desire to drop out of the milling in the fourteenth round. He has all along showed unmistakable signs of being a game little lad, and his strong point has always been his ability to take more than his share of punishment, Gardner's excuse for leaving the ring before the contest ended was that the referee treated him unfairly in the breakaways. Well, even this fact does not solve the question. Gardner never before weakened, no matter what kind of tactics he had to put up with. Gardner could go along under all kinds of handicaps, and generally come out with the winner's end of the purse, and that's what made him so strong with the public. There is a lot yet to be explained in Gardner's recent action, and it would be well for the little fighter to put his friends at ease by giving his side of the story. If the referee held him in breakaways, as Gardner clames, there would be no need for the Omah Kid to make the protest. The sporting public, as a rule, will not stand for that kind of work and they are the first to howl when anything of this kind is attempted. Doubtless Gardner has fought too much here of late and has gone stale as was the case with Walcott a few week ago. It so bad that some of our white sporting writers are unable to censure Gardner for quitting like they did Joe Walcott: LEANINGS. Dominion Shirt company, finding it difficult to employ suitable white girls in its factory, has given employment to 150 colored girls paying from $2 to $6 per week. The first colored graduate from Smith college, Northampton, Mass., was Miss Otelia Cromwell, who received the degree of A. B. last week. She is a daughter of J. W. Cromwell, of Washington, and has had five years experience as a teacher. Two thousand two hundred and fourteen Negroes, including 235 women, have taken degrees from institutions of every sort. All have been self-supporting, and letters from half of them report an average assessed valuation of real estate of $2,500. At the National Medical Association which met in St. Louis, Mo., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. President Dr F. A. Stewart, Nashville, Tenn., Vice President Dr. J. W. Rowland, Pine Bluff, Ark., Secretary Dr. J. W. Norrel, Elizabeth, Ky., and Tresurer Dr. O. T. Fields, St. Louis, Mo. The next meeting place is Hot Springs, Ark. The visiting doctors were royal entertained at a banquet given by the St. Louis physicians. Dr.Shea, Marvelous Medium. $1000 Kewar . Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice-seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You all find it lucky to consult this Christie gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gifts, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevela d avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Louisville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is 'u'ect to. He has now and always had a patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15.—This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MIN- A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN—A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 87 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA Has been carefully educated in the Hoopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, disases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious disases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured Has all new remedies and new success Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a illiment. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. 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NOTICE With each order of notorious fall of any of our celebrations, we will send you a freestatement of our Celebrated Little Hero Pills, (for all forms of Kidney, Liver, Stomach and Urinary Diseases), all to you. Soon we are in the process of intercourse. $150 per month. Write to-day instructions. No obsolescence for the $200. SCOTT REMEDY CO., Louisville, K.Y. RN NOTICE MISS IDA PRETER, of Paris, Mo., writes the following: I have been using the Original OZONIZED OX MARROW for two months only and I am well pleased with it. I was so bald that I was ashamed to wear it. I am so proud of hair all over my head three inches long. When I am asked by people what I am doing for my hair that it is grown so beautifully I tell them it is the original Ozonized Ox Marrow that did the work. Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) also makes curly or kinky hair straight, and it is great for blonde hair. Backing off. The genuine never disappoints. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by MISS IDA PRETER. Will send you express paid one bottle for 65 cents or three for $1.40. Write your name on the back of the bottle. MARROW CO., 80 Wabash Ave., Chicago. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REDUCED TO $1.00 COPYRIGHTED BEFORE AFTER A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. HAIR STRAIGHTENER. All one LARGE JAR must be used enough to make any one person's hair grow long and straight. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a multilate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a person will turn the skin of a black person not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white. One box of this preparation is all that is required for a full face wash without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples and black-heads, small pixs, tan and liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, you can apply the preparation without registration Letter. 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Advertisements should reach us on Saturday or Monday in order to appear the following week. Omissions to be made up at expiration of contract. Lost Relative advertisements, $1.00 for one month, in advance. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1900. THE DUTY OF THE NEGRO VOTER. It ought not take a Negro a great while to make up his mind as to how he shall vote this year. The division of the Negro vote is hardly to be considered at this time. It is the duty of the Negro voter to vote with the Republican party. Leaving out the idea of gratitude for past favors and present consideration, the issues of to-day present reasons strong enough to demand the depositing of the Negroes' ballot in favor of the Republican party. The present administration with its well known money policy has certainly been the means of bringing about the wave of general prosperity that sweeps the country from extremity to extremity. It is beyond questioning that the Republican policy is solely responsible for the very marked change that has been noticed in the country since the Democratic days of four years ago. The Negro voter of that day has some knowledge of that spirit of charity that was shown to the unemployed thousands that roamed fruitlessly in quest of employment. The McKinley administration has not been signalized nor distinguished by the inauguration of soup houses that were necessary in the last administration. The voter in Indianapolis will remember how it became necessary to create public work by which proud, honest men might have bread without seeking it as alms. The free silver policy of the Democratic party threatens to bring about the same conditions of four years ago. The wage earner has a right to be alarmed as to his future. The Negroes are absolutely, totally, of the wage earning class. It is they, with the great mass of whites, who will feel the pressure soonest and severest, brought about by the re-introduction of the silver money fallacies. It is not theoretical when men of means insist that they will not invest with confidence, and consequently in that large open handed manner, if the rule of silver obtains. It follows that the voting of the Republican ticket this year will be following the time honored injunction, "preserve thyself," Admitting that the question of the division of the Negro vote is a fitting theme for speculation when dividing intelligently on economical and political questions, yet owing to the already proven effects, demonstrated results, of the two policies and with the two results always in view, the question resolving itself into a choice between two known conditions, prosperity or its opposite, it is hardly the time to even seriously consider the advisability of dividing the vote. Beyond the selfish law of self preservation is that greater law, the preserva- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER tion of the State. Men well posted in financial affairs have shown the futility of attempting to conduct business with foreign countries on a silver basis. That money which suffers the least discount from its face value is the money of international commerce. The standing of the nation is involved in its money transactions. Our money should not suffer by comparison or conduct with the best in the world. THE NECRO DISFRANCHISED THE FIRST STEP INTO A NEW SLAVERY CAROLINA Notwithstanding the great reasons generally given for supporting the Republican ticket this year, yet there is another reason why colored men cannot afford to vote the Democratic ticket. The question of disfranchisement seems an old story, but it is the most significant question that now confronts the race. It cannot become an old theme to those who have the welfare of the race, the country and humanity at heart. The Republican party imposed a trust upon the Negro, none higher than which has been imposed on any man. The right to the ballot box has been allied, closely allied, to the divine right, as claimed by some kings Old Europe bestowed it with care and caution. Universal suffrage is not now recognized in that completeness as witnessed in America. It must be considered that the right to vote and to be voted for is a great privilege, and great must be the government that can bestow it, and great must be the caution with which it must be exercised. The Democrats would filch away this prerogative made possible by the Republican party. There can be but little said in the praise of any man of the race who helps to undo this great work, and if he be the subject of the undoing. It is the moment of the supreme test of political patience in this country. A note of warning; if the great unexpected happens, let the colored men of the country be free from guilty contact, standing like, yet unlike Banquo, saying "Thou canst not say I did it." When the curtains are rung up on the scene November sixth, it should be the signal for a glorious demonstration. The fiat of the ballot placed in protest of that march of dishonor that is stealthily approaching northward. This day should find the Negroes in unserried columns giving the lie to the charge of "commercial commodity," and thus proving that the Republican party was not a spend thrift when it bestowed the suffrage on the Negroes. Let us prove worthy of the trust by standing by our guns. It will be quite time to consider the advisability of dividing the vote when the Tillmans are no longer sent North to preach the gospel of hate and classism, when shot guns are dropped from the assassin's hands, when mob fires cease to be funeral pyres, when the accident of birth-nature ceases to amount to a crime, when color and oppression are no longer synonyms, when the laws of this fair land are administered to all alike regardless of quality or descent, when proscriptions, limutations, confines are not unduly applied, when every man is a man that acts as a man, then it will be time to give comfort to the "enemy." The Republican without doubt is the friend of the Negro. Let him so act as to maintain that friendship. The Democratic party has spoken. It is not misunderstood. The Democratic party of the nation, in 1872, after the amendment in question had been ratified, declared in their party platform that they would oppose all efforts to re-open the questions drawing out of the adoption of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. They declared as follows: "1. We recognize the equality of all men before the law, and hold that it is the duty of the government in its dealings with the people to mete out equal and exact justice to all, of whatever nativity, race, color, persaion, religious or political. "2. We pledge ourselves to maintain the Union of these States, emancipation and enfranchisement, and to oppose any re-opening of the questions settled by the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the constitution." From Senator Pritchard's speech. It is apparent that these remarkable, well-sounding resolutions have been forgotten. From 1872 until 1900 is a good long stretch of years, yet it is within the memory of middle aged men. If the Democratic party had not repudiated its resolutions of 1872 the country would not now be disturbed by the question of disfranchisements. That party would move forward if it looked backwards. Has Bryan reached North Carolina yet? THE NEGRO DISFRANCHISED THE FIRST STEP INTO A NEW SLAVERY CAROLINA BALLOT BOX BENATOR TILLMAN IN CONGRESS—"We do our best to keep every negro in our State from voting HON. JOHN SHERMAN DEAD. In the death of John Sherman, which was not altogether unexpected owing to his lingering illness, is removed one of the foremost characters of American history. His long career of public life, in which he played leading roles, can scarcely be eclipsed by that large number of public benefactors that have preceded him to his final destination. John Sherman was held a statesman in the truest sense. While figuring in that class of legislation that affected the country in its entirety, very often being considered sole sponsor for such legislation, he was never pronounced a dangerous man. He was a conservative, safe public servant who seemed to take conscience into comradeship in his public activities. Without doubt he will be classed as an ideal American statesman. His efforts to secure the presidency is well known. In the several conventions in which his name was among those of the most formidable candidates, he always secured a vote that was flattering. His peculiar hold on the colored delegates was one of the themes of the times. Some were so uncharitable as to insist that it was due to mercenary influences, but such was scarcely the case. It is more like that the Sherman contagion was due to that trinity of great names that the Negroes of that day revered next to divinity—Grant, Sherman, Logan. It may have been that the luster of General W. T. Sherman had much to do in influencing the regard for the illustrious kinsman, John Sherman, statesman. At any rate Sherman could always rely on his black allies who, next to Grant, desired to see him president. After all what Mr. Roosevelt said was what any one in command would have said that did not care to see the lines depleted. It was never a question of bravery, but whether the colored soldiers should leave his ranks in time of need. The fact that he commanded them to return proves their value and usefulness. It was a little incident that was more of a pleasantry than otherwise. When he asked his own men if he dsd not always keep his word they answered in concert as if in comic opera, "He always does, he always does." The colored soldiers laughed and took their places under Roosevelt. Bishop Turner and his African scheme has been with us. He sees not one ray of hope in all this broad land. Booker T. Washington sees hope; he is now teaching the German colonists of Africa how to take care of a cotton crop. "As long as there is a will there is a way," is a saying a trifle musty with age, but, like old wine, better for the age. Turner has become sour instead of sweet in his days of ripened fruitage. Let the Negro do his duty in Indiana, looking over any petty factional quarrels which, if followed up, might endanger the ticket. The responsibility of success rests as much on him as it does elsewhere. Will it be so understood, or must a stern reality help force the question home? It is not time to dally. One vote to rivet on chains is a vote that says the chains are deserved. Hon. Nelson Crews, of St. Louis, is in the State. There are but few better speakers than Crews anywhere. He is brilliant and effective. The Democratic party was exceedingly humble in 1872. "Mete out exact justice to all, of whatever nativity, race, color, persuasion, religions or political." They have had a great change of heart since then; backsliders. They must be born again. Disfranchisements and free silver are too many humps to pass through the eye of an needle. The Colored American Magazine for October is replete with choice reading, excellent likenesses and such things as pertain to a high class journal. It is a meritorious publication and should not fall for want of patronage. It is a contribution to race prosperity. It is published in Boston, Mass. H. M. Turner, senior bishop of the A. M. E. Church, appeared at Allen Chapel Church, last week. The bishop promised to steer clear of polities, but once or twice he got just across the dead line. His address on the racial situation was full of interest. Mr. Eugene Saulcy, as Mr. Shelton puts it, the friend of the colored folks, and for that matter all the folks. He deserves to be elected. He is in no condition to look after his own candidacy. He hopes his friends will do their duty. Dr. Henry W. Furniss is confident that South America is a great field for American products. The long time system of other nations is the only draw back to American merchants, who, he says, usually require immediate cash. The workingmen would be the first to suffer in the event of financial disturbances. The Negroes are workingmen. A vote for McKinley means a vote to preserve the 'prosperous times all are now enjoying. The best and conservative journals of England hope to see McKinley elected. They predict financial unrest if it results otherwise. The journals of France are with the administration; they know a good thing. Armin Koehne, candidate for County Treasurer, has proven himself to be worthy of succeeding himself to that office. He is popular with all classes. He is doing excellent work for the whole ticket. Captain Harry New has always insisted that Indiana was all right. Everybody says so now. Mr. New is a campaigner of the first rank. He keeps a weather eye open on Indiana always. Mr. Bryan has very much to say for the poor defenseless Filipino. He has no word of cheer for the Negroes at home. O, that we lived in the Phillippines. The colored voter has no reason to split his vote yet awhile. North Carolina believes that only a portion of its citizens should have the right of suffrage. Hon. Judson W. Lyons is in this State doing yeoman service for the party. Indianapolis could stand a visit from the very accomplished Georgian. What's the matter with the "State capitol" of Springfield, Illinois? It is uttering a salutatory at its very respec- able age. Strange, strange. Chairman Hernley of the Republican State Committee is wide awake. He will see that old Indiana reaches port with a clean bill of lading. Senator Beveridge received an ovation when he appeared before the thousands at Tomlinson Hall, last week. There was no lack of enthusiasm. As Lord Nelson would put it on great occasions: England expects every man to do his duty. The Republican party, ditto. They are experimenting on the music cure theory down east. Well, some music would jar a germ, Wagner for e. g. "The Reliable" Vote to sustain the great name, the traditions of a great country, my country, though she beggars me. McKinley and Roosevelt is the ticket. They stand for the best interest of all the American people. McKinley and prosperity is the watchword. Free silver and free soup houses sound well together. The colored speakers are doing good work in the city and State for the grand old party. Vote for Bryan and hard times if you don't care for McKinley and good times. Mr. Bryan does not like to speak of the North Carolina situation. M. A. Hanna is somewhat of a speaker himself. Jackson, Tenn., Special.—The Jackson K. T. band has added another feather to its caps by playing three days for the Elks street fair. They were highly honored by both white and colored. This band played in Paducah, Ky., on two occasions and won the hearts and applause of every one over four of the supposedly best bands there. The following are the members and all are Knights of Tabor: H. W. Tyus, tuba; George Reid, jr. baritone; Wm. R. Thompson, slide trombone; J. W. Newby, 1st. alto; L. O. Wilks, 2nd. alto; Prof. W. B. Cale, solo cornet; W. J. Reid, trap and snare drummer; A. B. McBoyde, drum and symbols; Prof. S. E. Reid, solo cornet and director. The Palace restaurant has an able corp of kitchen and dining room attendents. This hostelry was the headquarters for all Elks and visitors. Mr. Sam E. Reid, headwaiter; Reddy McCorry, second J; Simply Delicious **Darling Gum. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE TRAD MARK THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KINKY CURLY HAIR ST is the fastest selling article ever offered to agents. The price is low (25c), and it pays the agent a good profit. It is well advertised in the newspapers, and is not like trying to sell a preparation that is unknown. We keep Straightine is the fastest pric is low. It is the quickest trying to sell our agents supplied with circulars and other sale of our goods. The company making the State of Virginia, with ample capita- are among the leading citizens of this cit- name 'taste' connoisseurs that are trying to do for Straightine. Straightine to-day has on the market. It is sold and used in ever countries, and is highly endorsed by all u. WE WANT 10.000 MO Write to-day for term and full informa- you place. A trial can (about one月 be mailed to any address on receipt of 30c and letters to NEISON MANUFACTURING our agents supplied with circulars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the sale of our goods. The company making Straightone is chartered under the laws of the United States, and is not a company among the leading citizens of this city, and should not be confounded with the many "fake" concerns that are trying to do business on the reputation we have made for Straightone. Straightine to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation company in the Union, and in many foreign countries, and is highly endorsed by all users. uphars and other advertising matter, and guarantee the many making Straightne is chartered under the law of sample capital to carry out all its promises. Its officers is of this city, and should not be confounded with the one trying to do business on the reputation we have made due to-day has the largest sale of any hair preparation used in every State in the Union, and in many foreign nations by all users. 0.000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Full information before someone else gets the agency in at one month's tre tment) of Netsne's Straightne will receipt of 30c in stamps or silver. Address all orders ACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. WE WANT 10.000 MORE AGENTS AT ONCE. Write to-day for term and full information before someone else gets the agency in your place. A trial can (about one month's tre tment) of Nels n's Steighine will be handed to any address on receipt of 300 in stamps or silver. Address all orders and letters to NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond, Va. Winning Laurels. KNOTT. A. HARRIS STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER C. Champion, steward: Moses Windom, 1st. pantryman; Will Estes, general utility with A. B. McBoyde chef. They handled between 5000 and 6000 people during the five days of the fair, and it was so creditably done that Messrs. Gorman and Swalim complimented each one in a substantial manner. Wedding Bells. Meridian, Miss., Special.-Mr. Henry Birge and Miss Mollie Pollard were married at the residence of R. H. Alston on 32th avenue Wednesday evening Oct. 17. The bride was beautifully attired while the groom wore the conventional black. Rev. S. A. Rivers officiated. The presents were many and valuable. The many friends enjoyed the hospitalities and wish the happy couple well. Mrs. T. O. Mitchell has been quite ill but is now improved. Rev. J. S. Jackson presiding elder preached an able sermon at the A. M. E. Zion church on Friday night Oct. 18, to a fair congregation. Revival meetings have been going on at the First Baptist church on 30th avenue, Haven Chapel eastend and southside Baptist church. Mr. Mike Gillam is up again after being hurt in a runaway a few days ago. We learn that Willie Carter will go to Dallas, Texas, to work on the Express. The Outlook, of which Dr. Lyman Abbott is editor-in-chief, makes announcement that it has secured and will publish as a serial this fall the autobiography of Booker T. Washington, the famous orator and Principal of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. Born a slave and now the leader of his race, his life has the most romantic interest and the story with its unique illustrations will be one that will appeal to every reader. EASY TO BUY AND EASY TO PAY AND YOUR CREDIT is GOOD AT No other house in the city gives better terms of credit than at The Reliable We sell everything for housekeeping on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments without charging you one penny Extra for Credit. Come in and let us explain our Easy Credit System and Show you our big Stock—Everybody Courtd to inspect our goods—No trouble to show you anything in our store. THE RELIABLE Furniture & Carpet Co., 32, 34 and 36 South Illinois Street. Seven Flavors--at all Dealers INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Colored Agents Wanted to travel and appoint other agents. A salary of $50.00 per month and all exp ses will be paid to right parties. Big opportunity for ministers and teachrs. E她 spare moments, or full time House, Jackson, Tenn. WeWantAgents. in every City, Town and Village in the United States to sell THE GRANDEST HAIR PREPARATION ever discovered, Agents can make from $2.50 to $5.00 a day working for us, or they can devote their spare time to the work and make from $1.00 to $3.00. STAGE. THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped envelope, prunely addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person who should begiven, in order to pre- mise mistakes. Note-Professionalisn and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in tran- sit between the United States and Cana- dia be prepaid, otherwise they are forwarded. Barnett, Miss Nettie Bleeker, Miss Nettie Pearl, Pearl Barris, Miss Helen J. McMahon, Miss Helen J. 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McCarver, Howard Moore, Ed McCarver, J W Montgomery, A H (2) Mills, Jerry Murphy, T H Murphy, T H Mckay, W, Theophil Mitchell, Walter McCampbell, Prof H Nicholas, Ralph (2) Gilbert, H A Price, J. W Payn, A Phil Payne, Mair Ben Charlie Price, William Perry, Oliver Perry, Oliver Rberts, Walter M —due 4 cents Scott, A P 2 Smith, Anderson Smith, Walter Tibbs, Sol Thearle, H B Thompson, Prof Roy Thomas, James Tuck, Will Taurs, Arthur Yaughns, Erwin Yaughns, John Will's, Prof. Jas Woodard, Sidney Wood, Geo W Walker, O 2 Wright, J. L. J Watts, Al Watts, Al Wright, L J L Willis, G RECO & HOLLANDS. Bug MINSTREET FESTIVAL— Atlanta, Ga. Oct 26-27 NASHVILLE STUDENTS (RUSSO & Holland Mgrs.) Hoboken, Mass. Oct — GAV COONS FROM DARKTOWN (Herbert LaSher manager)—Ossian, Iowa. Oct 27; CANADIAN JUNIKE SINGERS—Essex, Oct. 27 28; Amber burg. 29; Windsor. 30; Them- sville 31; Dresden. 1; Wallaceburg. 2, P. G. LOWRYNE'S CONCERT BAND with Forpourgh —Garry, Oct. 27; Gulbhring, Oklahoma. Columbus. 28; Montgomery, Ala. 30; Tus- caloosa. 31; Columbus, Miss. 1; Meridian. 3; Aberdeen. 3 (Home Sweet Home) BARRISON BROS. NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH Co. — Garry, Oct. 27; Gulbhring, Oklahoma. City, 29; Purcell. 30; Ardmore. 31; Greenville. Tox, Nov. 1; Fort Worth. 2, Oliver Scott's REFINED MINSTREET—Joolin, Oct. 7; Galena, Kans. 29; Weir. 24; Mo. 30; Fort Scott. 31; Nevada, Mo. 1 Harry Fidler sends regards to Ernest Hogan. C. A. Richardson wishes to be remembered to all professional friends. Christian send regards to George Bailey, Piccolo Jones, Lacy and Eddie Furber. Dick Thomas says tell Elmer Dood to please write, and also tell Bobby Kemp that he saw little Jesse in Dallas. F. A. Lamberg, of Hot Springs, Ark., sends regards to Messrs. C. H. Williams, Wm. Young and LeRoy Bland. The Gordon C. Collins Southern Minstrel company, under the management of Gordon C. Collins, is playing special engagements through Ohio. Clemo Harris is still successful closing the olio with Harrison Bros. minstrels. You tried to "do" me Mr. Knocker but I am still on top, and I wish you luck. Dick Hays, cornetist, late of Maharra's show joined the Oliver Scott's minstrels at Memphis. Mr. Hays won the distinction of being a crack shot by breaking the record of duck shooting. He shot a duck with a rifle 100 yards from the bank of White river, at Newport, Ark. Honston, Texas, Stage News.—Isle Afro-American Concert Company report their summer trip a success. The employees at the Little Solo Theatre regret the death of the proprietor's wife, Mrs. James Wilson. Ed Ford and Geo. Coleman are the coming pool sharks at the Little Solo Theatre Willie Harris is now bartender at the Big Four saloon. Lew Payton, of Harrison Bros, min- --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER strels, writes.—We are now touring the Territory to fair business. I am singing the "Goo Goo Eyes" with great success. Tom Hatchett is singing "Girl I Brought from Cuba with Me." Dave Jackson, "Coons Game." Miss Edison is singing "Sing Me a Song of the South." Richard Brooks is singing "Holy City. The company sends regards to all friends. James Crosby writes The Freeman that he has been on the road with his own company, known as Crosby's Players, and is glad to state that he has met with great success during the past six weeks, playing street fairs under the management of Herbert Albiu. They closed the street fair company Oct 19, and will play opera houses with a larger company for a few weeks, then the great James Crosby will play the Kohle & Castle circuit, opening at the Olympic theatre, Chicago, Dec. 17; Chicago opera house, week of 24; Haymarket theatre, week of 31; then goes to Columbia theatre, St. Louis, Jan. 7; will also play Kansas City and Omaha later on in the season. Notes from Exchange Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.—We are playing to a crowded house nightly. Each and every performer receives his share of applause. Our roster is composed of the following persons: Misses Wykoff and Hall, who have been off on a vacation, have returned, and appear to be much improved; Misses Kittle Brown, Jessie Thomas and Minnie Robinson, Messrs. Roberts, Brooks, Jersey and Reeves entertain the audience for three and a half hours nightly. We are playing, this week, the funny after-piece, "Honey, You are Too Good to Lose," with telling effect, and it leaves the audience in an unproof of laughter at the fall of the curtain. Notes from Allen, Quine and Oake's New Orleans Minstrels. —It is not worth while speaking of business being good, as we have never done any bad business. Sherle L. Green, of Dallas, Texas, cornetist, joined the show in Greenville, Texas, Mr. Sherle adds another member to No. 1 band. Mr. Cheatham is making it good singing "I'm Going to Start a Little Graveyard of My Own." The chorus is sung by Miss Pearl Wyatte from the audience. This young lady reaches high C nightly with ease. Our slack wire artist, L. Glover, sends regards to Shields, wire artist with the Georgia minstrels. Chas. H. Williams sends regards to W. S. Lavard, Billy Young and Williams & Walker. Mallory Bros. and Brooks closed with Isham's "King Rastus" company in Chicago. Oct. 20, and will open Nov. 25 in San Francisco on the Orpheum Circuit with the Castle Circuit to follow. They are sole owners of the musical comedy "King Rastus," and have leased it to Wm. Isham for the balance of the season. Mrs. Grace Mallory presented her husband, Frank, with a bouncing boy Sept. 24, and both are doing nicely at Mallory Bro.'s cottage, 718 Ashland avenue, Jacksonville, Ill. Henderson Smith, creator of the Buffaloes, gave the "King Rastus" company in honor of the Mallory Bros. a swell banquet during their stay in Chicago. After toasts from all they went home wishing Mr. Henderson Smith much success with the "Buffalo" cafe. Cincinnati Professional Items.—The Cole & Johnson show had a very successful week in Cincinnati. Sorry to say that some of the members of the company closed with them here. The Blue Ribbon Smoker Club is the leading colored club of Cincinnati, where all professionals make their headquarters. The club gave a grand reception last Thursday night week, and it proved a success. The club members send regards to all professional friends, and say when you play Cincinnati pay the club a visit. The old "Fox" will welcome you and present you The Freeman to read. Loue Crosby the crack buck and wing dancer of the West, has signed a contract with the Washburn Minstrel Company. He sends regards to Uncle Jim Crosby. Master Eddie Gray, the boy tenor, is at liberty. Address The Freeman. Professionals, please don't forget 383 W. 5th street is the place to have your shoes shined when you play Cincinnati. You can get The Freeman there every Friday. Cheek Cooper, the little hard man, sends regards to friends. Ralph Devine, write to branch office of The Freeman, 224 Longworth street. Charles R. Parker, of the Rusco & Holland's Big Minstrel Festival, writes.— "The king is dead, long live the king." Tom McIntosh, our premier comedian has taken his departure from our midst, carrying away with him the best wishes of the company for his future welfare. Our regrets at his exit were mingled with a certain amount of pleasurable excitement, caused by the return (to his old home) of Billy Kersands, the old time favorite of the company. Mr. Kersands and his popular better half, Madam Kersands, joined us in Durham, N. C., and received quite an ovation from the company and also the townsfolk, with whom Billy is a great favorite. They are both looking and feeling well, and send regards to all friends. The big show is a winner, and we are getting the dough; next week will find us in some very prominent cities of South Carolina. The boys are all well and dressed like princes. Mr. Rusco has just purchased two very fine riding horses for the parade; they are beauties. While in Chattanooga, Tenn., the entire company was banqueted by Messrs. Tom Cross, Wm. Jordan and H. Garner at the Carr street dancing school; everybody enjoyed themselves dancing, and refreshments were served in abundance. The Cattanooga boys are noted for their hospitality, and above all their entertaining qualities, and we hope to meet them again. James Dounough sends regards to Thomas Culligan and all of the boys with No. 2, and says tell George Kitchen to cheer up for apples will soon be ripe. Notes from the Georgia minstrels.—We are now in our eleventh week out, and things are moving along smoothly. Our show is doing remarkably well through Texas; this being the first time to enter that state without the famous Billy Kersands. Messrs. Rusco & Holland having so many minstrels it is impossible for Kersands to be with them all at the same time; the famous names of Richard & Pringle will live forever through the south, consequently this helps us, and after seeing our show they all go home satisfied and speak highly of us. Our business manager, Fred Mulligan, was with the show during our first stands in Texas. He is a jolly good fellow and liked by every one in the company. He promised the boys to arrange all the ball games that he can for them going out on the coast trip. While at Smithville awaiting railroad connection several of our boys, together with our genial manager, Mr. Mulligan, busied themselves helping an aged colored couple pick cotton in a field near our car. We have another pet in our midst in the form of a coon, the property of Matt Housely, and is used nightly in the Alabama quartette's last act, entitled "Fun on the Old Plantation. No 2 sends regards to 1 and 3. J. J. Christian, Harry Fidler, Dick Thomas, Kid Langford, Angelo Houseley, G. W. Houseley and our genial manager, Mr. Culligan, were royally entertained at the residence of Rev. Stokes, pastor of Presbyterian Church, Fort Worth, Texas, who, together with his wife, made it very pleasant for us. After dinner Rev. Stokes invited us out to see through his church. Our afternoon stay at their home was a very pleasant one. He has a cozy little church, and it was much admired by us. The Rev. Stokes and his loying family are well known. The Oliver Scott's minstrels played to banner business at Hot Springs, Ark., the local manager, J. Frank Head, pronouncing it the stellar attraction in its line. We played a return engagement at Newport, Ark., in four days. Chas. Jones, late leader of the band, with the Wallace Circus, tendered Messrs. Powell, Eason, Jackson and Green a 5 o'clock dinner consisting of the season's dainties. Mr. Jones is running a tonsorial establishment, and is in popular favor. Every one was well pleased to be able to visit the street fair at Fort Smith before its closing. The sights were a rare treat to the gang. Master Harry Craton is slightly indisposed. Prof. R. N. Thompson's superb orchestra contains Harry (Rastus) Waters, traps, John Jackson, trombone, Bert Deleo and Dick Hays, first and second cornets, Wash Fanning, clarieton, John Rick's, rattle, C. J. Scottie, viola, Robt. Davis, violin secondo, John Eason, viol basso, R. N. Thompson, violin primo. The professor paid Joe Dobbins, our brother professional, a visit while at Memphis, accompanied with a purse made up by the boys. He reports Joe in fair condition. We are now invading Missouri and Kansas. Election week will find us at the Gillis, Kansas City, where J. Ed Green's new song will be sang for the first time on any stage by the popular balladist Henry Troy. Clarence Powell is winning laurels nightly in his breezy monologue and catchy songs. John Morris, our genial treasurer, is with the show again, and is a welcome visitor. The start includes Oliver P. Scott, sole owner, A. P. Scott, business manager, John Morris, treasurer. A. Sloman, general agent, Fred Wadell, general supplies, J. Ed Green, amusement director, R. N. Thompson, musical director, B. R. Moore, stage carpenter, Spader Johnson, master of properties. Business good. Show first class. Ghost regular. Overcoats just arrived—light colored mottles, double breasted new market. Will don them the 1st of November just to show folks. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert band and vaudeville show.—Every one is wearing a smile since the last route card made its appearance, bearing the glad tidings of "Home Sweet Home." The members of the band have had the pleasure of meeting several of the most prominent bands of the south within the last ten weeks; they all say Prof. Lowery's band is a wonder. The Sherrah quartette, viz. Wm. H. Spencer, Wm. Johnson, F. R. Brooks and Wm. Sherrah send regards to all friends. Mrs Edna Farrell is quite ill. Mrs. Tina Gillam sends regards to Mrs. Emma Slater and hopes she has recovered. A. T. Gillam sends regards to George Bryant, also Ralph Devine with deepest spmathy. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lewis sends regards to the Macon City Kid. "Si" says: "Jee if you need stamps and stationary I will send them to you." James Donohue sends regards to all Richard & Pringle's Georgia minstrels. RUSCO & HOLLAND'S ATTTRACTIONS NOW THE LARGEST AND BEST: The only and Famous Billy Kersands, John Rucker, Allie Brown, Furber and Da is, McKissick and Jones, Fountain City Quartett and fifty others. Two Big Bands. Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introducing the latest designs in Horseless Carriages. Carrying Scenery for every act. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S Famous Georgia Minstrels DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses, Special Scenery. Original Nashville Students IN MIGHTY UNION WITH GIDEON'S MINSTREL CARNIVAL DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade introducing Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. The powerful Russian MELO-DRAMA-- "FOR HER SAKE" Big Scenic Production. In preparation for next season, The Powerful Sensational Drama, The Red Hand and the Big Pantomine ittille Red Riding Hood or "Humpty Dumpty" Outdone. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue Chicago, Ill. ALLEN. QUINE & OAKES Equal Owners.... THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. WANTED - Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts. We are Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago. Oliver Scott's BIG Minstrels Comedians, Vocalists, Musicians High-classed Sensational Spee People doubling brass preferred Boys under Age save your Stamps. Adc A. P. Scott, Man classed Sensational Spec People doubling brass preferred us under Age save your Stamps. Add A. P. Scott, Man this paper. High-classed Sensational Specialties People doubling brass preferred Boys under Age save your Stamps. Address A. P. Scott, Manager, PAST GRAND EXALTED RULER OF FUN. CLARENCE Principal Comedian Scott's Minstrels. Here and Chorus! Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 1—Clarence Powell, the self, and never fails to bring down the house.— Clarence Powell, the comedian with the big producer, was the star of the performance, and Memphis, Team, Oct. 8—Oliver Scott's Minstrel audience and dollars. Scott has a valuable man and who pleases the audience immensely.—Clarence Powell, the star comedian of the consessed of an original sense of the humorous that Fifth-Street Opera Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned at A first-class place of amusement—a splendid plays. All colored troupes visiting the town. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. Cornet and 2d.Violin Thos J Lewis AT LIE After November 10th we will be at liberty. T Vaudeville and Concert Band of the Forepaugh THOMAS Care of The Freeman or Circus after Nov CARENCE POWE Jon Scott's Minstrels. Here are a few press notices for memb- Chorus' to sing: La., Oct. 1—Clarence Powell, the big mouth comedian, is a wi- is to bring down the house—Age Herald. The comedian with the big mouth, who has already won la- star of the performance, and provoked roars of laughter.— Oct. 8—Oliver Scott's Minstrels, with Clarence Powell as star- sars. Scott has a valuable man in Clarence Powell, who is the audience immensely.—Commercial Appeal. the star comedian of the company, is the life of the perfor- mal sense of the humorous that is rare.—Evening Scimitar. Street Opera House, 906 LYN Mountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by a of amusement—splendid one night stand. Large crow- ed troupes visiting the town are given a royal reception by door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AT LIBERTY M 100th we will be at liberty. This closing the second season Concert Band of the Forepaugh-Sells Bros' Circus. Addre THOMAS J. LEW erman or Circus after Nov. 10. 3119 Cottage Grove CLARENCE POWELL, Principal Comedian Scott's Minstrels. Here are a few press notices for members of the "Anvil Chorus" to sing: Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 1-Clarence Powell, the big mouth comedian, is a whole show in himself, and never fails to bring down the house—Age Herald. Clarence Powell, the comedian with the big mouth, who has already won laurels here as a fun producer, was the star of the performance, and provoked roars of laughter—Daily News. Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 8-Oliver Scott's Minstrels, with Clarence Powell as star, attracted both audience and dollars. Scott has a valuable man in Clarence Powell, who is really very funny and who please the audience immensely—Commercial Appeal. Clarence Powell, the star comedian of the company, is the life of the performance, and is posessed of an original sense of the humorous that is rare—Evening Scimitar. Fifth-Street Opera House, 906 5th ve. LYNCHBURG, VA. Of the Grand Fountain U. O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one night stand. Large crowds to greet good plays. All colored troupes visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER Cornet and 2d.Violin Thos J Lewis AT LIBERTY Soubrette Nettie May After November 10th we will be at liberty. This closing the second season with Lowery's Vaudeville and Concert Band of the Forepaugh-Sells Bros Circus. Address THOMAS J. LEWIS, Care of The Freeman or Circus after Nov. 10. 3119 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago ness on Long Island. John Harris, of the Cuban Trio, was quietly married on Wednesday evening of last week to Miss Emma Ellsworth, a non-professional. This news was quite a surprise to his many friends at the Donglass Club, so when it was announced Mr. Harris was compelled to be a "good fellow," which he was to the satisfaction of all present. Billy and Jennie Eldridge are in town this week. Joe H. Moore's New Orleans Minstrels are at Huber's 14th Street Theatre for a two weeks' engagement. The company includes the Globe Comedy Four—Edmonds and Murray, Wes- --- As per Route this paper. sational Specialties g brass prefered our Stamps. Address P. Scott, Manager, BE POWELL, a few press notices for members of the "Anvil to sing; the big mouth comedian, is a whole show in him- age Herald. mouth, who has already won laurels here as a fun- tured provoked roars of laughter. Daily News. wins, with Clarence Powell as star, attracted both in Clarence Powell, who is really very funny mmercial Appeal. apancy, is the life of the performance, and is pos- sible is rare.--Evening Scimitar. La House, 906 5th ve, LYNCHBURG, VA. and controlled exclusively by colored people— one night stand. Large crowds to greet good are given a royal reception by colored citizens. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER. BERTY Soubrette Nettie May this closing the second season with Lowery's Sells Bros' Circus. Address J. LEWIS, 10. 3119 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago. ley and Ida Hill—Maggie Taylor, "Piccanniny" Hill and Charles Johnson. Murace Boom is organizing a company of colored performers to appear in "Around Coontown in Eighty Minutes." John Larkin will be the star of this aggregation. Clarence Logan, for the past four years private secretary for Messrs. Williams & Walker, is now acting in the same capacity for Ernest Hogan. Chas. H. Moore's "Walhallias" in conjunction with W. S. Ball's big vaudeville company, appeared before good audiences, this week, at several stands in New York. THE HOTEL IN CONNECTION WITH A GREAT INSTITUTION OF LEARNING NO LONGER AN EXPERIMENT. PHELPS' HALL BIBLE SCHOOL At Tuskegee--The Needs of a Struggling Mass is Here Supplied--De- The training of the hand, the head, and the heart in one school at the same time is no longer an experiment. The Tuskegee Institute has clearly demonstrated this fact although many people overlook it or refuse to acknowledge it. Writers and speakers visit it, dilate on the facilities for hand training and head culture, and dismiss the work of heart training with a sentence or two. In this article let us reverse the order of those three magic words so that the one usually put last will stand first. They will then read heart, head and hand. All the world knows what Tuskegee stands for with reference to the last two, but what about the heart? What are the moral and religious influences of this widely known and justly celebrated Tuskegee Institute? "Before I came here," said one of the teachers, "I had an idea that you people were rather a Godless set. But after having associated with you for awhile I concluded that you have about as much real religion here as people do elsewhere." This is the fact in a nutshell. Tuskegee is by no means a Godless or irreligious place. Being as it is, the great stronghold of industrial education it goes before the muthinking and non-investigative public as standing for trades and agriculture with a little book learning and no religion. If, however, the reader will peruse Tuskegee's catalogue or read carefully the addresses of Tuskegee's principal, or better yet, if he visits the school and inspects it with a mind open to conviction he will find that the media P through which religious and moral instruction is imparted are even better and more perfect than can be found at most schools. In this religious matter as in other things Tuskegee looks at its problem on all sides and from a practical standpoint. It seeks to grapple with actual conditions. It saw the need of "increased opportunities for those who wished to fit themselves for the ministry or other forms of Christian work;" so it opened the Phelp's Hall Bible Training School. The name is both significant and comprehensive; the first two words referring to the building in which the teaching is done, the last three to what is taught therein. It is not a theological nor is it intended to be. Rev. Mr. Peterson, one of the instructors, puts it tersely when he says: "The Bible Training School is not a place where students are taught to understand books about the Bible; we teach them to understand the Bible itself." The Bible is the text book; hence the name "Bible Training School." When one knows the nature of our problem and the condition of our people to whom these Phelps Hall graduates will carry the "bread of life" one does not wonder that the aim of this school is simply to give a thorough knowledge of the English Bible. Such words as "homilies" and "exegesis," and various other high sounding theological terms have a little place in the language of the Bible Training school as does a "point of order" in a Tuskegee Negro conference when Mr. Booker T. Washington is presiding. We may say then that, the course of study is simple and especially adapted to the needs of the great strug- --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER PHELP'S HALL, BIBLE TRAINING SCHOOL, TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA gling mass of Negroes in the south where denominational bitterness is rife and where disputation about creeds has to a great extent supplanted pure and undefiled religion as based on the Word of God. Rev. Edgar G. Penney, of Atlanta university, and of the Andover Theological seminary, is in charge of and dean of the Bible school. Since the founding of the school in 1893 he has stood at its head. Rev. B. H. Peterson, the loyal and trusted assistant, took both his college and theological courses at Lincoln university, Pennsylvania. He, too, has been with the school practically since its very beginning. These two thoroughly educated gentlemen, work together in complete harmony and keep the teaching wholly undenominational. What an influence such an example must exert on the Bible students do from places where the Baptists and Methodists and the other denominations if they are there, hold as rigidly aloof from each other as oil and water; they yet see in Mr. Penny and Mr. Peterson the possibility of living in peace and brotherly love, though holding different religious beliefs. Mrs. A. U. Craig, of the University of Kansas, has charge of the English department of the Bible school. So we are justified, we think, in saying that the Phelp's Hall faculty is in every way a strong one. Not time-servers or workers simply for the salary; this faculty has a deep sense of the responsibility resting upon it, and with pious zeal is striving to accomplish the best results. But there is another feature connected with the Bible school course of study about which too much in commendation cannot be said. We refer to the lecture course. Each year a series of lectures are delivered by eminent ministers not primarily connected with the institution. In this lecture course Rt. Rev. B. T. Tanner, of the A. M. E. church; Rev. C. O. Booth, D. D., of the Baptist church; Rt. Rev. G. W. Clinton of the A. M. E. Z. church, Rt. Rev. W. J. Gaines of the A. M. E. church and Rev. Francis J. Grimke, of the Presbyterian church, have spoken. It takes but a glance to see that stronger men intellectually and spiritually cannot be found. To hear these men is a privilege and should cause the student to hear the Macedonian cry PHELP'S HALL, BIBLE TRAINING S that Paul heard and to heed it as he did. Representing as these great men do the piety and learning of four powerful branches of the Negro church, they inspire the students who hear them to go forth with resolute determinations and consecrated hearts to assist in the mighty work of reclaiming men from the error of their way and pointing them in the way they should go. Their lectures have had this effect. These lectures are not given upon any subject that may enter the lecturer's mind. The course is so planned that the lectures enlarge on and emphasize the instruction given by the Bible school faculty. The character of the work done at Tuskegee is familiar to the lecturers and they know what will be expected of the graduates as they go forth. Consequently out of their long experience and vast store houses of knowledge they give those teachings which will help the graduates to fulfill the expectations of the founders of the school. A word regarding Phelp's hall, the building in which the instruction is given, might not be out of place. A cut of it appears with this article and judging from that one can see that the structure is by no means insignificant. Yet, as the reader knows, to look at a cut, or to read about a building is not like seeing it. Occupying, as Phelp's Hall does, the most beautiful site on the Institute grounds, its appearance is not far from imposing. A library, chapel, office and three recitation rooms take up the space on the first floor; the two upper stories are used for sleeping apartments. There are forty of these sleeping rooms and they, as well as the rooms on the bottom floor, are furnished in a most comfortable and convenient man- (CONTINUED ON SEVENTH PAGE.) --- BRAZIL 1897 CHAPTER XIII. For the next two weeks, Jack and Gladys were busily engaged in arrangements, preparatory to their departure. Ashton and Swift had formed a exclusive partnership. Gladys was the only appended factor in the new compact. It was agreed, that she share, equally, in the division of the spoils. The entire gang had paired off in couples; each selecting different cities for the scene of their future operations. There was indeed to be accomplished. Ashton and Swift set vigorously to work, to utilize any remaining credit they had,—which had not already been abused during their protracted spell of ill-luck,—to their present needs. They borrowed from all who would lend. The sum thus secured, together with what the daring Swift managed to raise upon his thrice-mortgaged house-hold effects placed at their disposal, something like an hundred and eighty dollars. They had concluded to try Louisville, the Metropolis of Kentucky, as their next baggage-ground. A few days prior to their leaving the city, a brilliant idea flashed through the subtle brain of Ashton. They were both sitting in one of the apartments at Swift's den. The precious pair had just concluded a lengthy discussion, as to which of the smaller belongings of the place, were the more likely to come in requisition abroad. These, they meant to smuggle into trunks, and carry off with them. When the list of such articles had been agreed upon, Jack chanced to glance casually at the pictures upon the wall. Finally, his eyes rested upon a handsome steel-engraving. It was a picture. SCHOOL, TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA. representing a perfectly nude female, reclining on a couch; and was Jack's favorite among them all. It was called "Sensuality." The name was so congenial to it's surroundings, that Ashton had been deeply impressed with it, from the first moment his eyes had rested upon it's brazen suggestiveness. After looking intently at the picture for some time, Jack's features suddenly brightened, as they always did, when he had manufactured some new scheme. "By jovei Swift," said he, "I have hit upon a plan: which, if properly handled, will net us quite a neat little sum. In an instant Swift was all attention. "Well," he said, let's have it. "Do you see that picture there?" said Jack, painting to the one indicated. "Yes." "Do you not think it one, calculated to excite the admiration of most any saloon-keeper?" "Wouldn't be surprised;" observed Swift. "Well listen; here is my plan. Suppose you take that picture to some groggy close by, with the proprietor of which, you are but slightly acquainted; and by whom, I am unknown, altogether; you request the privilege of leaving it there for a few days. He, of course, will graciously accommodate you; since, such an ornament, would be quite an acquisition to any place of the kind." "Well, in a few days, I will drop' into the place, buy a drink, and strike up a conversation with the proprietor; finally, drifting on to the picture. I express boundless admiration, and an earnest desire to posses it; finally concluding my remarks, with an offer of fifty dollars for the picture. After this, I rattle off a glibby explanation as to the origin of the original copy. Among other things I state that there are but few copies of it now extent; hence, my eagerness to possess this one. Upon being informed that the fellow is not the owner of it, I produce my roll, and deposit a five-dollar-note with him, asking that he consult, as soon as possible with the owner, and let me know whether he will part with it for the sum mentioned. Just here I take the precaution to add, that, in the event he should secure it for a less amount, any margin resulting in the transaction is to his cred t." "Ah, ha!" said Swift, "I am beginning to comprehend. Proceed." "Well the next day," continued Jack, "you find it convenient to stop in. Of course the fellow will parley with you for the picture, omitting, however, to say what has been offered him. After considerable dallying, you can agree to let him have it for—say, thirty-five dollars. When he pays over this amount, the bird is winged; and the game is ours." "How so?" said Swift. "Why, I simply neglect to return; thereby, forfeiting my fiver; but, by the transaction, we are thirty dollars ahead. See? How's that?" "Good," said Swift. They both rose and shook each other warmly by the hand; laughing gleefully over the plausibility of the scheme. "Now then," continued Jack, reseating himself, "the fact of my being an entire stranger to the sucker, makes the possibility of our success the more sure. His confidence in my sincerity is thoroughly established, when I deposit the 'fiver,' in part payment on my proposition. It is human-nature, you know, for a man to take advantage of a point in trade. The fellow very naturally . concludes, that I was actuated in making such a fabulous offer, solely through ignorance of its actual value, and my eagerness to secure it. He is thoroughly satisfied that he can secure the picture from you for a much smaller sum; and thereby, realize a few dollars in the deal. Hence it is, he walks unsuspectingly into the trap, and pays over the "coin," feeling secure in the venture as he has five dollars deposited, in good faith that I will take the picture at the price agreed. When he discovers that he has been "skinned," we shall be in Louisville. The plan was immediately agreed upon; and, two days later, a neighboring rum shop was victimized to the tune of thirty-five dollars. [To Be Continued.] Cream City Notes Milwaukee, Wis., Special.—The young men have organized a McKinley and Roosevelt marching club. A grand reception was given Thursday evening at the A. M. E. Church in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Lewis. 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We are expert judges of prime meat, and we will handle nothing else. NICK BRAUMILLER, 215 W. Broad Street, the leading butcher of TEXARKANA, TEX. --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER It is with the deepest regret that I pen the announcement of the untimely death—the cold blooded murder—of a personal friend, and the race's most fearless quill driver, in the person of R. C. O. Benjamin, editor of The Lexington (Ky.) Standard. Our readers will recall a paragraph in this colum a few weeks ago, stating that Editor Benjamin was bearding the ex slave holding lion in his den. In so doing he was shot, a few weeks ago, by one of the lion's cubs. Benjamin was a man of rare literary, and fighting abilities—a born race champion; it will be hard to fill his shoes. He died with his boots on fighting for the civil rights of his people in Lexington, Ky. The Negroes of the Blue Grass State should not be slow in placing over his grave a monument—a shaft—to inform future generations of our people in that section that a great man gave up his life in order that they might enjoy their constitutional and God given rights. ** A truth will stand repeating, so I repeat my statement that "Any Negro who in campaign votes the Democratic ticket is either a fool or a knave." "THEY SAY" That the only fear the wise ones have about the success of the National Republican ticket is that a certain Negro editor of New York City is working for it and he always bets on the wrong horse. He is a political Jonah. That the Negro will soon get together for political and financial advancement. That the Negro Republican voters of New York, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and Kentucky will turn the scales on election day in the interest of the G. O. P. That the above is no dream. That the day will soon dawn when every American citizen will enjoy all his civil and political rights in all parts of the country regardless of "race, color or previous condition." That "The Colored American Magazine," published at 232 W. Canton St., Boston, Mass., has come to stay. That in case McKinley is re-elected there will not be over 2,000,000 "leading" colored men looking for jobs. That if requested, a certain New York colored editor would take the job of Minister to Hayti, Recorder of Deeds for Washington, D.C., or—well, in fact any old job. That the Republican party is still the Negro's only political hope. That, in case the President is re-elected John Henry Smith, Esq., Pres. of the H. H. Garrett Republican Club of Brooklyn will get a "good thing" that he can push along for four years. That "B. Square" will be the first Negro congressman from the North. That the Lexington, Ky., Standard, although greatly disfigured by the murder of its editor, is still in the ring fighting for the rights of the colored American. That our young people of sixteen leading towns and cities including the East, West and South, are going to start Helping Hand Clubs this winter and buy coal and wood for the worthy colored poor of their communities. That on or about Jan. 1st, 1901, Augustus M. Hodges will marry the prettiest little school marm in the Blue Grass State. That Editor H. C. Green is right in kicking about the appointment of a certain Negro quill driver as (in the language of the Colored American of Washington, D. C. )"staff writer and opinion moulder of the Republican National Committee. B. Square or Dr. Majors should have had the job. (P. S. We hope "Bruce Grit" will take this as a crude joke.) 自如通 If you have a vote that will be counted cast it for McKinley; if you live in the section of the country that is "governed without the consent of the governed" send up a prayer to heaven for the success of the Republican party, if prayed in faith it will be as good as a vote. --- Here are some of the wise saying of my late friend, R. C. O. Benjamin, clipped from the Lexington Standard. Paste them in your scrap book in memory of their author; remember them for the good of the race: An educated head without a regenerated heart will produce a devil, while a regenerated heart without an enlightened mind may leave one a sentimentalist. To keep from being either it is best that we embellish the heart and replenish the head. --- Some say that the South is the best place for the Negro; others say the West, and a few say the North. Our opinion is that the very best place for the Negro is where he can get the best education and make the most money, even if that place be Timbutcoo. *** When a Negro is in the same room or carriage with white people as their servant there is no talk of social equality, but if he is there as a man and a gentleman he is an offence. Will Mr. Caucasian tell us what makes this difference in the treatment of Mr. Ethiopian? --- The Negro race never needed moral heroes more than now; men who will dare to stand up amid the evil tendencies of these times of besotted prejudices, born of hate and cruel proscriptions, and contend for liberty and freedom. May the good Lord deliver us from jackleg preachers, sidewalk politicians, webfoot cakewalkers and one-cent and all-scent dudes. ☆ ☆ ☆ A race riot means that when a black and a white man get into a fight and the Ethiopian gets the best of it, five hundred Caucasians hunt for the victor for the purpose of lynching him. If they catch the wrong Negro and two other Negroes protest, five hundred additional white men swell the number to a thousand and proceed to kill the innocent Negroes in the neighborhood. --- Dear reader, why are we yet alive when so many of our friends "as good as us by nature and far better by practice," have gone the way of all flesh? *** "We live for those who love us, For those who know us true; For the heaven that smiles above us, And awaits to see; For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance; For the justice in the distance, And the good that we can do." *** Vote for McKinley and leave the rest in the hands of a just God. TEACHING:THE BIBLE ner. The donor of this magnificent building is a rich New York lady. She takes great interest in the Bible school and in the work of the school generally. When in his efforts to raise money Principal Washington finds himself in the sorest need, this lady never fails to come to the help of the cause. The slab just within the front door of Phelp's Hall is an object for the admiring gaze of every student and visitor. It tells in whose honor the building was erected and is an eloquent reminder that the donor being herself blessed is desirous of blessing others. But after all it is with the Bible Training school as with any other. The true test of the work done is to be found in the "finished product," the graduates sent out. What do they do and what influence has this teaching had on them? The average enrollment each year is about sixty and during the seven years the school has been founded there have gone forth twenty graduates. Nine of these graduates are now actively engaged in ministerial work, while the others, with the ministry in view, are pursuing further studies in other institutions. These twenty graduates represent the four denominations that influence a great extent, the majority of the colored people of the south. While students, they along with the other members of the Bible school, were required to do mission on the Sabbath in the neighboring churches. Each Sunday a small battalion of Christian workers from Phelp's Hall may be seen going out to teach Sunday school or preach, as the case may be, in all the churches within a radius of six miles of Tuskegee. In this way invaluable experiences are gained and the country people are kept in close touch with the object and aim of the institution. We mention one graduate of the Bible Training school to whom the authorities of the school like to point with pride. And by one, of judge all. Rev. Dennis Upshaw, of the class of '95, is a typical example of what a Southern Negro preacher ought to be. He has purchased a farm about four miles from Tuskegee and while pastoring two churches, raises more corn, cotton, potatoes, syrup, etc., than perhaps any member of either one of his churches and both churches are in rich farming districts. His conduct also among his members is that becoming a preacher. He is a man who is a living-example for his people morally and materially. He is able to tell his people how to succeed all along all lines because he himself has made a success of life. He is capable of grappling with the "Hungry Problem" of which Mr. Washington so often speaks. Such examples need to be multiplied, and the Bible Training OZONO IS KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS BE WARNED. By honest methods and is to-day the only gen- ence, and possessing the confidence of the colored excited the cupidity of the unprincipled, who, to get injurious to the hair and skin, and dangerous to health and life. Be warned; don't send your money to get only in return a mass of lard and tallow and animal fats, that injure your hair and cause it to fall out, destroy its growth, and cause you to become bald. Deal with a legitimate firm, who will treat you fairly and give you value for your money. We do solemnly swear that our remedies are true to all we claim for them; that they do not contain any animal fat or injurious drugs, and we will return the money for every case of dissatisfaction. We refer to Metropolitan Bank, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. The word OZONO and the cuts shown in this advertisement are registered as our trade-mark in U. S. Patent Office. Any infringement will be promptly prosecuted. OZONO positively straightens Knotty, Knappy, Kinky, Stubborn, Harsh, Refractory Hair. No injurious hot irons are necessary to produce this effect. OZONO does the work alone, and the use does not have to be kept up after the hair becomes stright, and washing the hair hastens the treatment, doing it good in every way. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, and all itching, running, scaly, humiliating Scalp Diseases; causes the hair to grow long and straight, soft, fine, and beautiful as an April morning. Price, 50c. a box; 4 boxes does the work. OZONO cannot fail. Read our grand offer: Cut out this advertisement and send to us with $1.00, and we will send you immediately four, boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which makes rough skin soft and brightens up black skin several shades; also one bottle of SKIN FOOD, which removes Wrinkles, Freckles, Moth Patches, Tan, Liver Spots, Small-Pox Pits, Birthmarks, &c. It makes the aged look young, and the young look younger. We will also, to show our liberality, include a package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body—such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; curses Sore Throat and Mouth, Womb Diseases, Sore and Frosted Feet, &c. This grand combination, worth $3.50, we will send you on receipt of One Dollar, to introduce honest goods. Parties sending us $3.00 will receive four lots. Register your letters. AGENTS WANTED. BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 E.BROAD ST.RICHMOND.VA. Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and the popular leader of the Negro Race. Published in one large volume of over 400 pages and appropriately illustrated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings; size $6 x 8½ inches. Sample copies mailed direct on receipt of price, $150, in cash. Few books have become so quickly and so immensely popular as Mr. Washington's Autobiography. Prominent men and the public press throughout the country have many words of praise. The following are samples: "I am assure you the book is greatly appreciated."—W. McKinley, President of the United States. "The book is of more than ordinary interest for it possesses a double significance. First, it is a shining example to both the white and black man of what forbearance and p severance may do. Second, its connection with the race problem."—Philadelphia ord. OUTFIT FREE TO AGENTS: Send 24c in stamps for mailing and we will forward free our Magnificent Prospectus with full instructions for canvassing. The book is sold only on subscription through our authorized agents. Address. J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, Ill. Oh, Ladies! Stop and consider. Do you know that my celebrated Imperial Whitener will positively brighten black skin, making it almost white. Malatto or light skin persons can bleach the skin entirely white. One bottle is all that is required to complete the treatment, and the use does not have to be kept up. My Imperial Whitener cannot fail. It is harmless in every respect, and I will pay $100 to any one proving to the contrary. The effect is seen at once. By the use of improved machinery I have managed to make it at a price within the reach of all. I have been selling it at $5.00 a bottle. Recently I reduced it to $2.00 but now, to introduce it at once, I will send a bottle, prepaid, to any one who will send me 50c. Remember I guarantee every bottle, and I will send back the money if you are not satisfied in every way. Don't delay, but send 50c at once to --- J. H. "The book is of more than ordinary int First, it is a shining example to both the w presence may do. Second, its connect ord. OUTFIT FREE TO AGENTS: with full instructions for canvassing. The our authorized agents. Address, The Eagle Swe 1 L. STRAU IMPERIAL WHITENER Oh, Ladies! Stop the almost whites. Malatoy or bottle is all that is required be kept up. My Imperial I will pay $100 to any one use of improved machine of all I have been selling now, to introduce it at our me $6c. Remember I guess are not satisfied in every w school is seeking to do this very thing. The demand for an educated ministry has become so strong that the doors of Pnelp's Hall are thrown open to any worthy young man or woman who want to prepare for the christian ministry or christian work. Students are given an opportunity to work out a portion or all of the cost of their board. Lack of means need debar none. Rarely has such an opportunity been given to young colored men and women to get a thorough knowledge of the Bible and to have implanted in them a noble ambition to go out into the dark districts of the South to help lift up a benighted people. Notice. The Freeman has secured for the benefit of its many subscribers the exclusive right of the Bohannan's Music Co's. latest success. C. H. cake walk and two-step, as Mr. Bohannan is one of our able colored writters and History of the Negro Soldiers E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. Pau ze Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw It CHEVELINE is acknowledged by thousands of people for the last 12 years that will straighten kinky hair without the use of hot irons. Price $3.00 per outfit BEFORE AFTER These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see by our treatment. Straight, Soft and Glossy produced by the use of CHEVELINE. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is not changed from damp washing, and the straightening appears as natural if it is born with it. Send a piece of your hair and 10c and I will return it as a sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per outfit. The Mystic Pomade which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Cheveline, but not so lasting, at 50c per bottle, Use Mme Turner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. Medicated Hair Grower For Family Use. Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower or Scalp Cement, unexcelled article or promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is often removed or removes the dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the color, Price $1.00 per bottle. Mystic Face Bleach Mme. Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that will positively remove Liver Spots, Blackheads, Freckles, Pimples, Exzema and all blemishes in 9 or days. Pinkies and small-pox Pits are great remedies for Bleach and the skin is made at least two-patches fairer. It helps the complexion a clear, soft, youthful tenderness which causes even the ageing youthful. Price $1.00. Always use Mme Turner's Complexion Soap. No Goods C. O. D. 1312 Carondelet Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Compiled by W FORREST COZART, Head- Waiters CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order; How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Head- waiters, etc., etc., etc. Address: THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. publishers we feel that every reader of The Freeman should have a copy of our own brothers publication. Hoping it may encourage others to soon follow in his walks. We as a race are fast getting to the front and while we have one colored music publishing house, we feel it our duty to place his music at least before our own people and have secured the write of his latest, a regular 50c. copy of 4 pages and a beautiful title page in 5 colors a nice flowing melody and witty words, as for a march or twostep it is second to none and we know there is no lover of a nice march or two-step for piano will call their repertoire complete without the above composition now at this office and will be sent to any address post paid for 10 cents just to save postage and this ad. Please write name plainly and order at once; be the first to introduce this new piece in your locality. Address all orders to The Freeman Indianapolis, Ind. In the Spanish-American War BY EDWARD A. JOHNSON. BEFORE BROAD CLOTHS... Never were in greater favor. They are just right in style, weight and texture for the prevailing mode in Fall garments. Our stock contains a full color assortment in every grade from $1.00 to $3.00 a yard. Samples anywhere, anytime. L.S.AYRES & CO. ..CITY NOTES.. Mrs. Essie Perkins is quite ill. Mrs. Clora Jessie is quite ill this week. Mrs. Georgia Porter is ill at her home in California street. To clean marble, wood, china and metal use White Line. White Line sold by all grocers 5c. save soap, work and time. Mrs. Edward Simlons is very ill at her home 929 E. 16th street. Mrs. Emma Calkins went to Chicago to remain during the winter. Mrs. Martha Rinkston, of Jeffersonville, visited friends in the city. Dr. Louisa Taylor spent Sunday the guest of her parents in Cincinnati. Mrs. Sarah Simmons is alarmingly ill at her home in East Sixteenth street. Rev. W. H. Thomas, wife and child Anderson visited the city last week. The Rev. R. F. Hurley attended the A. M. E. district conference at Lafayette. Rev. C. W. Newton went Tuesday to attend the district conference at Lafayette. The terrors of the wash board have vanished, caused by White Line washing powder. Welby C. Grider has returned from Washington, D. C., where he has lived for three years. Mrs. Duncan, of Alexandria, was the guest of her sister Mrs. Robt. Locklear in Agnes street. Mrs. Geo. W. Hudson is ill. Mrs. Hudson is suffering from the effects of a painful operation. Rev. J. W. Carr pastor of Second Baptist church returned from Washington, D. C., last week. Just try a 5 cent package and be convinced of the merits of White Line washing powder. Rev. G. W. Hardiman, founder of the Loyal Legion of Peace was in the city several days last week. Messrs. William Lee and Wilson Taylor left the city this week for Rockville, Ind., their home. The funeral of Sarah Bugg, an old resident of the city, took place at Allen chapel Monday afternoon. The best restaurants in Indianapolis use White Line for cleaning floors, tables and washing dishes. Ransom Neal, of Greenfield, was the guest of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Neal several days. NewYork Store (Established 1853) Sole Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. STYLISH GLOVES. A most necessary adjunct to a lady's toilet often considered an exp- pensive one, but not so if you get them here, for we can fit you with a real French Kid Glove for a dollar. The "Juliette" is the name of the glove, worn by thousands of people all over the State. The "Cygne" is another of our importation of real French Kid Gloves at, a pair.....$1.50 Mail orders receive prompt attention. Pettis Dry Goods Co. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Ask your grocer for White Line washing powder, does not yellow clothing largest size pound package now 5c. Benjamin Simpson a clerk in the registry department of the Chicago, Ill., post office was in the city Tuesday. The Misses Gussie and Jennie Holland of Decatur, Ill., were the guests of Robert Brummell and his sister Elizabeth, Sunday. Strictly first class music and books buy a package of White Line washing powder and learn how to get these very cheap. F. W. Williams of the firm of Trice and Williams, dealers in gent's furnishing goods of Chicago was in the city Saturday. Little Wendell the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcellus Neal died Tuesday. The Freeman extends sympathy in this, their sad bereavement. Rev. E. A. White, of Connersville, Ind., and Presiding Elder Sissell of this city attended the Epworth League meeting in Bloomington last week. The Hotel Republican boys have opened club rooms at 636 W. North street. They held their first meeting Wednesday. Robert Moody is president. The marriage of Miss Maggie Lyons to Charles Turner took place Wednesday night at the home of bride's aunt, Mrs. Jennie Lewis, in West Fourteenth street. Ninth Presbyterian church Rev. William Bowren will preach at 11 a. m., and at 8 p. m., to-morrow, Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. The public is invited. The Penn club of Mt. Zion church gave a conumdrum concert Wednesday evening under the management of Misses King and Clara Mays. The Mandolin club and Kirk sisters quartet assisted. Mr. Armon Scott attorney at law formerly of Wilmington, N.C., recently of N. Y., was in the city last week. Mr. Scott came to the state with a view to locating and went on a prospecting tour to other points. Mrs. A. E. Manning entertained a small company, last night, in honor of her guest. Miss Louise Robinson, of Washington, D. C. Miss Robinson went to Cincinnati and on to Washington, Thursday morning. Bishops Grant and Turner went to Chicago Saturday. After a week spent in Chicago, Bishop Grant will go to Philadelphia, to accompany the body of his wife to Austin, Tex., for burial. He will remain in Texas until the holidays. The Rev. Geo. B. Lynch a well known minister of the A. M. E. church died suddenly Saturday evening in the office of Attorney J. T. V.Hill. An autopsy held showed his death due to heart disease. He was forty-two years old. He leaves a wife. The Governor has granted permission to form a colored battalion in the state to be known as the Indiana National Guards. There will be two companies for the present under a colored major. The equipment will be issued the first of the year. Mrs. Lydia Bartlett, age 69 years died last Thursday, the funeral being held Sunday from Bethel church under the auspices of the Sisters of Charity of which she was a charter member. Her son Robert Bartlett of St. Paul, Minn., was in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Irene Bagby has issued invitations to the marriage of her eldest daughter, Ada Bagby, to Albert William Ford, of Chicago, the marriage to take place at high noon Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the home, 1911 Taltbott avenue. The Rev. J. J. Blackshear will officiate. Miss Agnes Booth entertained the young girls Aurora Social Club last Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock 532 Bonaoake street, those present were Fanny Black, Nannie Price, Minnie Cornett, Secelia Bartly, Bessie Bartly, Irene Thurman, Mattie Lester, Gertrude Morris, Bertha Thompson, Julia Smith, Allie Hedgepatch, Agnes Booth, president; Fanny Black, secretary, Jessie Bartly treasurer; Julia Smith sergeant-at-arms. Bishop Turner at Wayman Chapel, grand rally Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and evening at 7:30, Oct. 28. The pastor has secured the service of this eminent prelate, the senior Bishop of the A. M. E. church who will preach at both services. An effort will be made to raise $300 to liquidate the present indebtedness of the church. We invite our friends both white and colored to come to our releif. Wayman Chapel corner 17th and Yandes streets. monster Mass Meeting. The Republican county committee is arranging for a big mass meeting of colored voters for the evening of Nov. 2, at Tomlinson Hall. Bishop Derrick of New York will likely be secured for the occasion, also Judson Lyons of the Treasury department Washington, D.C. It is the intention of the committee to make this one of the largest demonstrations. All invited to attend. The cool, pleasant weather of the past week has apparently given the members and friends new life the New Store 40 N. Illinois Street Manufacturers of SKIRTS, Tailored Costumes and GOWNS, Etc. Grand offering of Walking Skirts Fine skirts, regular $8 quality..... $5.00 each Fine Skirts, regular $12 50 quality..... $8.90 each WAISTS. Fine French Flannel Waists, $4.00 quality..... $2.50 Empire Gowns in silk or wool, largest selection in the State. Indianapolis Garment Co. 40 N. Illinois Street attendance at the services, especially during the week, has largely increased. There were good congregations on Sunday, and more than the usual number at the class meeting, while the Epworth League, under the energetic leadership President Knox, is making giant strides forward. With the addition of three new teachers to the Sunday school, the indications point to a steady growth, and more efficient work. On Sunday next (to-morrow) the states will make their monthly return of revenue collected, and we expect at least $150. The New Yorkers have been hard at work during the week. On Thursday they served an all day dinner, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Lonas, and on Wednesday had Prof. Kennedy give one of his unique and entertaining concerts. The Embroidery Class and Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Katie Boyer, Muskingum street Thursday p.m., and had a pleasant and profitable meeting. The pastor has introduced the Chantanqua Vesper Service prior to the Sunday night sermon. It is a beautiful service. Our sick list is on the decrease, and we trust, are long to be able to report all well. The pastor officiated at a marriage on Wednesday evening, and says there is another in prospect in the near future. Tomorrow at 11 a. m., the pastor will preach, subject "The Christians Armor," and at night "The gathering of the People." Remember the Praise Service begins promptly at 7 o'clock and the preaching at 7:30. There will be no waiting, so all are earnestly requested to be on time. A special invitation is extended the friends to attend the services to-morrow, also the Epworth League meetings on Thursday evenings. Houston Items. Houston, Texas, Special.—Mr. L. A. Foster mingled with relatives and friends here recently. Bethel church is holding meeting under tent since the church was destroyed. Read The Freeman for the latest news for sale every Sunday morning at Main and Congress. Chas. Denmon, agent. The popular fourth warder is in the cotton business, Mr. C. Magnire the popular colored tailor has moved on Milon and Praire avenues. Miss Hattie Jones is known as the expert- seamstress she is located at 1018 Cleveland street. Sam Wilson Sr., mourns the loss of his devoted wife. His friends extend much sympathy. Excursion to Chicago viz Pennsylvania Lines. * Sunday, October 28, Tuesday, October 30th, and Thursday, November 1st, for the tickets at tickets.com sold to Chicago via Pennsylvania Lines, *returning until Monday, November 5th.* $100 Reward $100 The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to treat this disease. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires aational treatment. Hall's Catarrh cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing faith in its curative proprietors who have so much knowledge of the One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of试imonials. Address, F.J.CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 750 Hall's Family Pills are the best SEATON THE HATTER ON THE HATTER Has all the latest style Hats, 29 North Penn sylvania street. Students Wanted- Any colored man who wants to prepare himself for the Christian ministry can do so by entering the Phelps Hall Bible Training School connected with the Tuskegee Institute. Worthy and earnest students who want to prepare for ministry or other Christian work and have no funds, will be given an opportunity to work their way through in a way that need not interfere with studies. For further information, address, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama. tf A Statement. There are no people whose hair is so beautiful as the Creoles of New Orleans, and they all use Mme Turner's Great French System for the hair. See large ad—address 1213 Carondelet street, New Orleans, La. JUST CAME TO TOWN Sporty Boy 5c Cigar ISIDOR LIBERMAN & CO., MAKERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. GEO. W. STOUT, DISTRIBUTER INDIANAPOLIS, IND. TAILORED SUITS A great special sale this week of specially prepared Fall Outerwear--new arrivals from the style founts of the East that rival their predecessors in unique designs and fashionable elegance. New tailored suits that have that proper air of exclusiveness possessed by made-to-order gowns. Jaunty up-to-the-minute coats, rare novelties, together with an immense gathering of popular style jackets. Skirts and waists in every conceivable idea. We've brought this marvelous array of correct outerwear together for a purpose, and that is the greatest October week's sale we've ever had, and those stylish garments are priced to sell rapidly. THE NEW DRESS GOODS New arrivals in this splendid dress section. A great lot of autumn fabrics that we had hoped to show you last week have just come in. They are novelties of the season --dress ideas that are not shown in any other Indiana store, and have been picked to suit the taste of fashionable dressers The Show in itself is a Bewildering Hit WASSON'S TAILO A great special sale this week of the style founts of the East that re elegance. New tailored suits the made-to-order gowns. Jaunty u immense gathering of popular style. We've brought this marvelous arr is the greatest October week's sal to sell rapidly. Ladies' tailor-made Suits, of English covertss, tans, oxfordss, blues and gray, double-breasted, tight-fitting and blouse jackets, silklined. Special Saturday...... Ladies' tailor-made Suits of fine all-wool black English cheviots, 3 new styles of jackets, new flare skirts, best suit in the city for...... Ladies' Automobile Jackets—browns, castor, blue and black, all-wool kerseys, silk serge linings, man-tailored, stitched seams, in $18.50 coat value. Saturday..... THE NE New arrivals in this splendid dress hoped to show you last week have ideas that are not shown in any taste of fashionable dressers The Show in Persian novelty Pattern Suits, entirely new, $12.50 to..... $19.50 Robe Patterns, over 200 patterns to select from, prices $3.50 to... $15.00 All the pastel colors in Vicuna, extra width, per yard, $1.25, $1.50 to..... $1.75 Zibeline, 54 inches wide, heavy weight 98c, $1.25 and..... $1.50 H. P. WASSON & CO. PURITAN GUM Strictly First-Class. For fine trade aids digestion—Beautifies the teeth and Purfumes the breath. Ask for PU-RLAN GUM and take no other. Dr.Joseph H. Ward 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 3 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 435½ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 | Old Phone 1-6490 Subscribe for The Freeman. Ladies' Electric Seal Jackets, 22 inches long, new 7-inch flounce, collars, full box front, guaranteed linings, a $40.00 fur value. Saturday ...... Ladies' rainy-day and short Skirts of Oxford gray, Irish frieze, 6-inch facings, mantailored, stitched full 8½ yards sweep, $5.00 skirts. Saturday ...... Ladies' rainy-day or short Skirts, made of men's check suitings, stitched hems, patched pockets, skirts that hang right. $10.00 value. Saturday ..... DRESS GOODS A great lot of autumn fabrics tha in. They are novelties of the sea a store, and have been picked s a Bewildering NEW DRESS dress section. A great lot o have just come in. They are any other Indiana store, and itself is a Bev Irish Frieze effects, for rainy-day skirting, $1.00, $1.25 and..... $1.50 Empress Cloth, all the pastel colors, yard, 80c and..... $1.00 Fancy mixed granite cloths, for hard wear, for..... .50 Scotch mixtures in broken check effects, extra heavy cloth. 54 inches wide, some 8 colorings, goods that ordinarily would sell for $1.50. Saturday, only price. .50 THE BUSY GROWING STORE. Flanner & THE L FUNERAL 320 N. Illinois St., bet. N BEST SERVICE ner & Buchan THE LEADING GENERAL DIRECTOR Oliss St., bet. New York and Ven FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St. BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES WANTED. To find the relatives of Rose Etta Atkins who came from Richmond, Va., years ago. Her mother's name was Virginia. Please address Sandy Anderson, Mineola, Wood county, Tex. A Christian Man of 30 years desire to correspond with a lady object Matrimony. No trifier. Address GENTEEL, 1014 W. 10th Street, Los Angeles, Cal. --- $18.50 20.00 10.00 SUITS Outerwear---new arrivals from unique designs and fashionable of exclusiveness possessed by the novelties, together with an lists in every conceivable idea, together for a purpose, and that use stylish garments are priced GOODS autumn fabrics that we had novelties of the season --dress have been picked to suit the wildering Hit French Flannels, every conceivable idea in these very popular fabrics, prices from 49c to per waist pattern, yard..... $1.25 Raiay-day and walking Skirts. Don't fail to see the most complete line of Oxfords ever shown. Prices, yard, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00 and..... $2.50 They are the weight that require no linings. H. P. WASSON & CO. Buchanan, READING DIRECTORS New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES A Christian Man of 30 years desire to cor- respond with a lady object Matrimony. No trifler. Address GENTEEL, 1014 W. 10th Street, Los Angeles, Cal. WASSON'S