The Freeman

The Chance of a Life-Time. THE FREEMAN One Year for $1.00 The Race's Leading Journal for 30 Days only. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 30. INDUSTRIAL WORK A SCIENCE THAT IS RAPIDLY COMING INTO PROMINENCE AND ATTRACTING ATTEN-TION OF NEGROES. TUSKEGEE IN THE LEAD With a Well Stocked Farm for the Purpose of Giving Pupils a Practical Knowledge of Farm Work. More attention is being given to the subject of scientific agriculture at this time than ever before. Great institutions for teaching Agricultural Science are being established and developed throughout the country. Magazines and books and newspapers are urging a return to the soil, while vast sums of money are being spent by agricultural colleges for Agricultural extension work among farmers. The South has resisted the appeal longer than any other section, and yet it stands more in need of improved agriculture in all its forms than any other. There is wide awakening now to this fact on the part of its thinking citizens. It is especially fitting that the Tuskegee Institute should give some attention to this important line of work. Eighty-five per cent of the Negroes of the South are to depend upon agriculture in some of its forms for a living. The especial need heretofore has been for men—and women, too, for that matter—who could point the way toward the development of the endless resources which are about the doors of the great masses of the Negroes of the South. Tuskegee has recognized the importance of proper attention to agriculture in its highest forms and is developing a department which is destined to prove of incalculable service not only to the Negro of the South, but to the South, itself, as well. Seven hundred acres of land comprised in the "Home Farm" and 800 acres comprised in "Marshall Farm" located three miles from the institution, afford a splendid opportunity for the working out of theoretical and practical problems in agriculture. The products raised are used in the boarding department of the school. Besides, an experiment station, supported the State of Alabama, affords the opportunity for varied scientific experiments. Bulletins are regularly issued from this department and a perusal of them indicates that especially good work is being done and will continue to be done by this important division in agricultural experimentation. The chief aim of the department is to make the instruction practical as well as scientific. From the beginning special prominence has been given to all forms of work connected with the cultivation of the soil. The young men who are in this department, by actual work on the farm in raising the food supplies, caring for stock, fruit and other products, become intelligent and successful farmers. In 1897 a splendid building costing $10,000 was built and equipped for teaching both practical and scientific agriculture. A $5,000 addition is now being made to this building, and two splendidly equipped barns costing $5,000 each, one for the dairy herd, and the other for the horses and mules belonging to the institution, will prove valuable helps to the department. With this splendid equipment in the way of buildings and latest improved implements the school will be enabled now more than ever, to do the best and most practical work. Of the man in charge of the Department of Agriculture, Mr. George W. Carver, a graduate of the Iowa State Agricultural College of Ames, Iowa, it can be said that, he is a man who has been well grounded in scientific knowledge of nature. Mr. Carver received the degree of Master of Agriculture from this college of agriculture while Hon. James Wilson, the present Secretary of Agriculture, was Dean of the Agricultural department The Secretary has the completeest confidence in Mr. Carver's ability and continues the pleasant relations now that existed when he, as teacher, and Mr. Carver, as pupil, were at Ames together. As a teacher he is especially helpful and forceful. The educational experts who recently visited Tuskegee as members of the Robert C. Ogden party, expressed themselves as being delighted at the splendid way in which he handled his classes which are taken directly into the field for practical instruction, aside from the laboratory practice they receive. He is able to arouse in his students a desire for knowledge of what agriculture means and, in keeping his students interested and delighted at the same time, imparts to them useful and important knowledge. As illustrating the high development to which the agricultural work at Tuskegee has been brought it may be mentioned that the dairy alone last year yielded products to the value of $6,882 with an average of 55 cows per month. Seventy cows are now giving 150 gallons of milk per day. The other divisions of the department have proved proportionately valuable. As has been intimated, work is carried on in the laboratory and in the field. The laboratory work is simple and easily understood by the students. It consists of an analysis of the various soils for the purpose of learning what elements need to be supplied in order to make them more productive. This enables students to make a proper selection of fertilizers. Fertilizers are also tested to find their composition. Feeds are tested to find those best adapted to fat, to milk, or to muscle. There is also practical analysis of all dairy products—milk, butter and cheese, and a comprehensive study of foreign and native forage plants. All the scientific knowledge is carried daily into the fields and into the practical work of the various divisions of the department. An instructor, Mr. C. W. Greene, of the Hampton Institute, has had charge for many years of the school's work in practical agriculture, superintending the young men in the actual work of raising the school's food supplies. In this way the technical knowledge of the laboratory is worked out in the fields and in the products of the dairy garden and orchard. During Principal and Mrs. Washington's visit to England the summer of 1899, they visited the famous Swanley Agricultural College for Women and were led on their return to inaugurate the lighter forms of agriculture for women at Tuskegee. Instruction is now given young women in dairying, poultry raising, horticulture floriculture, market gardening and live stock-raising. The course of study extends over two years and young women who complete the course have a satisfactory knowledge of how to conduct a small dairy, also how to best care for poultry, how to care for an orchard and raise small fruits of the best quality, etc. They are taught how to lay out and beautify door yards, how to care for shrubbery and flowers and what especial treatment to apply; how to manage a home garden and how to raise upon it products which will prove most easily marketable; how to care for live stock, etc. A poultry house recently completed and is well equipped with brooders and incubators. There is no reason why Southern colored women should not take advantage of the splendid opportunities along these lines and become helpful and useful in these outdoor occupations which offer such rich rewards. For young men the course is more extended and includes a complete and satisfactory course in all the divisions of agriculture. The division of dairy- INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1901 A WONDERFUL INSTITUTION AND ITS INSTRUCTORS. C. D. MENAFEE, Agriculture GEO. W. OWENS, Dairy Herd GEO. W. CARVER, Dairy Herd GHAS. W. GREene, practical agriculture WM J. CLAYTON, dairy rurals INSTRUCTORS, AGRICULTURAL DEPT. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. WM V CHAMBLISS, Dairy Herd. ing has proved especially successful. Requests have reached the Principal of the school from more than 100 persons during the past year for young men graduates of this division. One of the largest Southern creameries recently made a request for five graduates of the dairy division to take charge of all of its departments. If instead of the forty-four young men who have been in the Agricultural Department during the past year, three times as many were receiving instruction, employment could be easily secured for all of them. Nine of the graduates from the Normal Department of the school at its closing, May 30, had also taken the full courses in Agriculture and each of them had secured remunerative employment more than six months before the close of the school. The effort is made to awaken among the students an interest in agricultural life so that it may not come to be regarded as a drugery, as something to be shirked. No visitor to the school can fail to be impressed with the great work which is being done along agricultural lines; absolutely nothing is overlooked that will afford the student the best opportunity to make himself most helpful if he only devote himself earnestly. The Agricultural exhibit at the close of the school term was impressive as an object lesson. Seventy beautiful milch cows stood in the neat clean stalls. Outside were home-raised colts, blooded hogs, sheep, calves, chickens, turkeys, and geese. In a large room was arranged in nice order, a great variety of grains, fodder and vegetables. In one corner was a model dairy in full operation. Visitors saw the milk pass to cream and the cream to beautiful cakes of yellow butter, ready for market or the table. There were Italian bees in glass hives, cakes of new white honey and all the implements of bee culture. A large incubator was filled with eggs. from which chickens were constantly dropping, other chickens were in brooders. A large room was devoted wholly to an exhibit of improved agricultural implements. Many went away impressed as they never had been before with the practical value of the cow, of chickens, of pigs, the garden, and the farm generally. Mr. Carver has a full staff of valuable assistants. In addition to Mr. C. W. Greene, of the Hampton Institute, who has already been mentioned, there are others including Mr. Wm. V. Chambliss of the Tuskegee Institute, in charge of the dairy herd; Mr. Wm. J. Claytor, of the Hampton Institute, in charge of the division of stock raising; Mr. George W. Owens, of the Kansas State Agricultural College, in charge of division of dairying; Mr. Chas. E. Warren, of the Michigan State Agricultural College, in charge of the division of horticulture, and Mr. Crawford D. Menafee, of the Tuskegee Institute, in charge of floriculture and poultry-raising, besides three others. At this time negotiations are pending with graduates of the Agricultural Department of Cornell University and the Massachusetts Agricultural College, at Amherst. If secured, these men will add much to the value and importance of the work. The instruction at Tuskegee is free. Young men who are anxious to secure an education and who are willing to support themselves are afforded every opportunity to work out all of their expenses. No field of labor offers to the young Negro if properly trained surer rewards than that of agriculture. White men, North and South, are turning their attention more and more to scientific agriculture, and it well behooves the Negro to be stirring himself if he would not be excluded from the larger rewards of farming. Some time ago the German Government applied for three Tuskegee PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, $85c.: ONE YEAR. $1.50 graduates to go the West Coast of Africa to introduce cotton raising. The school had the men, and they were offered and are now receiving $100 a month, and all expenses paid, including transportation to Africa and return. An application for a man to fill a $2500 place has been received at the school during the past month. Young men who have already completed their literary education can find at Tuskegee the opportunity for advanced training along Agricultural lines. No graduate from this department is without employment; the demand for them to establish agricultural training at other institutions keeping pace with the demand for graduates to serve as superintendents of daries and large and important plantation interests. ATLANTA CHRONICLES Choice News From the Famous Georgia Metropolis Atlanta, Ga., Special.—Capt. F. H. Crumbly, Capt. J. Thomas Grant and Lt. Green Marion of the 48th and 49th Regs. U. S. Vol., arrived home last week from the Phillipine Islands; they all are looking well. Alexander Hamilton, our leading contractor, has been very ill for the eight or ten days, but is somewhat better now. Fred Savage, of Memphis, Tenn., spent a week in our city. He is an old Atlanta man but he did not know the great city when he returned to it. If it had not been for Prof. Graham, of Memphis, who is also an Atlanta boy, Mr. Savage would have gotten lost. Capt F. H. Crumbly, who was for several years Grand Secretary of the Masonic fraternity, is very freely spoken of as the successor to the late Grand Master, Capt. W. E. Terry. Dr. H. R. Butler, who becomes Grand Master by the death of Grand Master Terry, will not be a candidate for the position, but is for Capt. Crumbly. He would make a good one. Maj. R. J. Henry tendered Fred. Savage and Prof. Isaiah Graham, of Memphis, a reception last Thursday night out at his beautiful home. I am told that Maj. Henry and Capt. E. W. Clarke, of the R. M. S., were not match for Prof. Graham and Mr. Savage. The soldier boys were tendered a beautiful stag at the home of Mrs. Lucy Glenn last Friday night; Dr. Moses Amos directed affairs. Dr. C. W. Newton, of Big Bethel and Dr. H. H. Proctor, of the Congregational church, exchanged pulpits last Sunday morning. The pulpit made vacant by the death of the late Dr. A. A. Whitman is still vacant; Allen Temple is a first-class charge. Dr. Whitman did what all colored men should do, he left his family, which is very large, a $10,000 life policy paid up-to-date. If more of our preachers, and professional men should take this view of life there would be less distress and want among the widows and orphans of our race. God will bless the soul of Whitman, and mankind will review his name, and his family will sing his praises, and his ashes will have peace. Oh, for more Whitmans. We all can leave something for dear ones if we only will try. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Simon, of the St. Paul Episcopal church are spending some time in Philadelphia. Col. L. L. Lee left also last Friday to attend the sub-Committee of Management of the G. U. O. of F. F. at Philadelphia.—ISAAC HUMPHRY. Ironton News. Ironton, Ohio, Special.—The remains of Mrs. E. Roborts were taken to Burlington for burial. The condition of Miss Addie Edwards is greatly improved. Miss Glendorn Tanner spent the week in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. James Gray leaves Sunday for Philadelphia, Pa. Two children of Mr. and Mrs. J. Haves died with whooping cough. Master Gotis Washington entertained a number of his little friends Friday in honor of his fifth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Moses of Steubenville, Ohio, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fryer. Mrs. Madison of Ashland, Ky., was in the city last Sunday. Public Library 102 FROM TENNESSEE THERE COMES AN INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE DOINGS OF PEOPLE IN GENERAL-- EMANCIPATION DAY. IN THE PULPIT AND THE HOME Are Happenings that Speak Well for the Welfare of the Public--Picked UP in All Sections--Deaths. Memphis, Tenn., Special—Hurrah for t h Sunday school of Avery Chapel. Lead by their gallant superintendent, Dave Washington, they rallied to the cause of the church in its brave struggles against the roaring billows of indebtedness. On Sunday, July 14, they were able to present to the church $143.82 in cold cash, which was raised above all other expense in the last six months. The following classes are hereby given credit for their money raised: Earnest Builders, D W Washington, teacher, $63 38; Acme, Alfred Means, $44 68; Will Help, W R Sniper, $6 75; Dorcas, Rev Flagg, Jr., $12 26; Excelsior, Dr. Shelby, $7 00; Sunshine, Mrs R Williams, $11 65; American Beauties, Lotta Ferguson per H Perkins, $2 46; Flower Garden, Mary Hall per M L Kirk, $24 91; Little Gleaners, Mrs C E Hatche, $4 90; Olives, Sarah E Martin, $8 64; Dew Drops, Estelle Perkins, 400; Willing Workers, Mrs Edward Briggs, 48c; amount collected, $187 51; presented to the church July 14, $143 82. Captain R T Brown and wife are blessed by the appearance of a little stranger at their residence, 951 Carnes avenue. Mrs Madora Maronia and sister, Mrs Artie Cross, after visiting their relatives at 202 Elliot street, left for home in Chicago, Ill. They were pleasant visitors to the Bluff City, and made a host of friends who will miss their smiling faces. Edward Briggs, in the employ of Stern*burg & Sons, the largest cigar and tobacco dealers in the city, is off on a trip in the interest of the "Memphi," the best 50 cigar on record. We advise all of our dealers to put them in stock and please their customers. The following appeared on a card which was tacked up in front of Avery Chapel, which caused no little comment. "I think that the time has come when all christians ought to denounce the Collins' Chapel picnic, as they pay to the railroad company $300. Now they will have to rob the railroad company before they can manhandle themselves. The scheme has been carried on for years. The church can't be in debt for the last eight or ten years they have been in this scheme all the time. Now you take that church and ask them to reverse the scheme and try to raise the money to erect an orphan home for the old women and children, to lift up rags in the alley, station house full of them and work house. Oh, this is too strong; they have no interest in this. They have interest in visiting their brother's home when he if away. They like the table decorated with chicken and water melon. And christians, read this and think over it seriously." It was accompanied by a clipping from a paper giving account of killings at a Negro picnic. The Freeman does not think that Jesus would run a picnic. A grand mass meeting was held Sunday evening, July 21, 1901, at Church's Auditorium, for the purpose of furthering plans to erect an industrial school on the same basis as Tuskegee. Mr. J. M. Horton, one of the wealthiest Negroes in the South, has kindly donated to the colored people a fine tract of land in Benges Town to be used for the purpose. Hon. R. R Church, the wealthiest Negro of thistcity, gave his spacious building to the public free offcharge to hold their meetings. Those in charge of affairs were Rev. Dr T A Brown, who spends his time and talent in the interest of his race, and Mrs Julia Hooks, a lady of great qualifications, well known as a worthy citizen of this city. The gathering consisted of some of the leading citizens, quite a number have promised their financial support. Mrs Hooks presided at the piano and led in singing "Let the Sun Shine In." After the reading of the 24th Psalm! Dr Brown, the distinguished speaker of the day, was intro- (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.) = "@) — H p fit MOXON'S GhEAT EXTERNAL TEMEDY i { \ Y I IMENT. No Oils to soil clothing, purely Alooholic, ‘Cheapest and best Rub for Atheletes, I Rheumtivm, Stiff joints, Lamenesof any 4 kind, Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Sprains and Bruises relieved in- OXON'S | stantly, by its use. Used in the Bath, it cures offensive odors emanating from the body or sweating feet, and insures sleep to (HINIMENT suffers of Insomnia, or Nervous Prostration. As a Shampoo, ili) FoR it cures Dandraff, promotes a healthy scalp, stops hair from IM aw falling out, and ‘ ilk ano “Keeps the Hair Straight” b'Beast. when used frequent!y. Take no substitute if your Druggist q L.. is out of it, make him write his Jobber or us for it. Six Onnces, 25¢; Pints 50c; Quarts $1.00. L t C Moxon Liniment Uo, Mt. Clemens, Mich. WASHINGTON, D. C., ADULLSEASON IN SUMMER, BUT OUR CORRESPONDENT FINDS PLENTY OF NEWS ITEMS GROWTH OF FAIRBANKS BOOM Did the Virginians Plagierize or Purloin Booker T. Washington's Alabama pine RE a pimertic Nat ‘Washington, D. C.,Special.—A well defined rumor is current heresbouts which laye certain distinguished Virginia gentlemen liable to the charge of plagiarism, or perhaps downright seizure of the mental iabor of Booker T. Washington. It is charged that the memorial prepared by the Wizard of ‘Tuskegee for submission to the Alabams State Constitutional Convention, was pubs lished in Virginia papers, and presented as coming from a. committee composed of Giles B. Jackson, W. F. Graham and R. T. Hill, who are given eredit throughout Virginia for having drawn the memorial, and the gratuitous information is offered that 1t was “submitted to Mr. Washington for approval and suggestion.” It would seem from this that an explanation is up to the distinguished Virginia gentlemen. The situation is a grave one, and the temptation to borrow a strong document is almost as irresistible as the desperate clutch of a drowning man aftera straw, but the case would not beat all weakened were honor always given where honor is due. Mr, Washington has all the fame he can com- fortably use, but if the memorial was actually his, the gentlemen in question should ‘fess up, and have the loving cup of forgiveness passed around at once. The Second Baptist Lyceum has closed for the season, alter a most prosperous year. Some changes in the constitution were made, and the Lyceum was reorganized in June. KR, W. Thompson was reelected president for the third time. The other officers are: vice presidents, R. S. Smith, C. L, Marshall and W. T. Menard ; recording secretary, R. C. M. Simmons; vice recording seoretary, Miss Almira Crutchfield; corres- ponding secretary, Samuel E, Lacy; treas- urer, Miss Mary Brown; historian, Prof, Jesse Lawson; chaplain T. H. Norman; vice chaplain, A. H. Matthews; chief ot ushers, Mack Brown, The new season begins on the first Sunday in October. A $50 memorial window will be dedicated in the fall. Number of meetings under the administration of President Thompson, 43; total moneys collected, $233.31; paid in salaries to regular musicians, $78.50; donated to second Baptist church, $58.21 ; for National AfrosAmerican Council, $60.00; for various other public purposes, $22.48, The Lyceum isnow a nafiliated body of the National Afro American Council and will be represented at Philadelphia next month by former ‘Congressman George H. White and Samuel E. Lacy. Judge James C. Matthews, of Albany, N. Y,, was in town the other day, the guest of the Misses Moten, 725 ith street northwest. He was Recorder of Deeds for the District during portion of the first Cleveland administration, The Judge looked well, and is enjoying lucrative law practice in the Empire State capital. He would not talk politics, and seemed to have no aspira- tion to continue as tre head of the Negro wing of the national democracy. T. H. Malone, the versatile and talended Washington correspondent of the Atlanta Age, 1s writing some very readable poetry these days, His contributions to the several race journals are highly enjoyed by compe- tont critics, Hart Momsen, assistant chief statistician of the division of agriculture, census office, is @ popular and obliging official, He has full charge of the large working force, and the employees are courteously and thought. fully cared for under his superb managerial eye. Charles Ernest Cheatham, oldest son of the Recorder of Deeds, enjoys the rare distinotion of being the youngest graduate at the recent High School commencement, and at the eame time was the leader in scholarship. He is but fourteen years of ‘age, and his rapid rise has been a gratifying surprise tothe many friends of the family. He goes to Worcester Academy next year. ‘Much interest is being displayed in the forthcoming meeting of the Afro American Council, to be held in Philadelphia, August 7,8end9, Bishop Walters has sent out an earnest appeal for a representative atten- dance and the call should be heeded. It is especially important that the race should present a united front in opposition to the barriers raised against our progress. The Louisiana election law is to be tested, and yy 4 ri THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. will require the cooperation of the best] “econd lieutenanoy in the regular army, and confronting the world to-day is what is’ brain of the race to bring the case properly | assigned to service with the 24th infantry, to become of the men. Women before the supreme court and to raise the| now stationed in the Philippines. He is the are displacing them in the schools, the necessary funds, Several thousand dollars second colored boy to rise from the rankson ae cectributions in any |Bi#erits,B. 0, Davis being the first Be oe ea ellothee lines of Doin are yet needed. Contributions in any}. .6n was recommended by hissuperiorand life, says the Rec.rder. amount can be sent now to Prof. Jesse | admitted to examination, passing high. — Lawson, seoretary of the finance committee, — ‘The young man of to-day, we think, 2011 Vermont avenue, Washington, D, C. cae estoeel pig oor rian sang = is deteriorating when the labor question Send Name and A Speculation is vile asto who will bo the| Mary Church Terrell, the popular president i# brought to beer, He cannot be de- Free and Be next president fo the National Afro Ameri-| of the associalion, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Mrs.| pended upon as the young woman can, can Council, ‘The names of Bishop Walters, | Jesse Lawson and other well known Wash-|nence his disy ‘i George H. White, F. L. MoGhee, T. Thomas | ington ladies, are in attendance, si acento ee ‘ Fortune and others are mentioned. It — different avenues of business life, INSURES LOV doesn’t natter halfso much who is president] Dr. Furman J. Shadd, the genial secretary an go long as he is honest and capable—as|and treasurer of the Howard University] The plain unvarnished trath is that that the body is eound in principle, har-| Medical School, has a new alliterative aph-| women are more tidy, ecomincal, and monious in action and sincere in its efforts|orism which youthful orators may find ie di ‘a Vive ub 40 ths shandasd seared tuk, ccteby. Bapi ke: ‘The saoe problag ssnrt} Ona elWare be denended upon where as Prof, W. B, Richards delivered « telling address recently before the W. C. T. U. organization of the District of Columbia at the 19th Street Baptist church. Theremarks were in the Professor's usual happy veiv, sparkling with wit and tempered with the ‘seriousness of the question at issue. While without sympathy for the liquor traffic, his sympathies keen for the unfortunates who were held beneath its degrading saw, and he urged reforms that saved the victim while it destroyed the tempter. The utter- ‘ances were all the more forcible from the fact that Prof, Richards himself has always been a total abstainer, A vacation school is being conducted in the Stevens building, under the direction of Prof. F. 1. Cardozo, Jr. He is assisted by the following corps, all serving without pay: Emma F, G. Merritt, Rosetta Boston, Charity Heathman, Anna Thompson, Anna Bell, May Dickerson, Lottie Crusor, Musette Brooks, Emma Beckwith (kindergarten), Jennie Henderson (assistant kindergarten), Mrs. M. G, Lewis (sewing). Henry Lewis (carpentry). Another school of the kind has been established in the Northeast paahines: | The Colored Manual Training School will open in September. It will be a handsome structure and complete in all its appoint- ments, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, the principal, isan expert in mechanics and has a broad comprehension for details of management ‘and understands how to secure the best results from both pupils ad teachers. ‘The following teachers have been assigned to the new building: Francis D. Smith, Percy D. Brooks, Miss Emily Harper, U. 8. G- Bassett, M, E. Naile, Daniel B, Thompson, L. G, Fletcher, 0. T. Cromwell, William Wilder and W. Craig. The District Afro American Council has reelected George H. White as president: ‘The selection is a wise one, as Mr. White is one of the most energetic and reliable leaders the race has today. His friends will urge his name as the logical candidate for the presidency of the national council at Philadelphia, it is eaid, although Mr. White himself bas not expressed any detire to stand for the place. Quite a formidable delegation will go to Philadelphia from here the first week in August. ‘The new up town club is known as the Metropole, and has secured an excellent house at 1633 11th street Northwest, Former Governor P. B.S, Pinchback has accepted the presidency and B.C. Waller isseoretary, Robert T, Douglas, teller at the Capital Savings bank, is the principal stockholder. Other prominent factors are D. B, MoCary, Col, Rovert Harlan and Major Arthur Brooks, The club fills a long felt want on the North side, and will grow in member- ship. e Washington will make a strong bid for the National convention of colored church workers, projected for next year by Rev. I. Garland Penn. This is the best place on earth for the initial meeting of such an organization, and the gathering will probably come here, ‘The movement for Senator Fairbanks for the presidency of the United States con tinues to grow in this vicinity. Besides other support previously referred to, The Washington Bee is out in a kindly mention, and J. H, Paynter, of the Navy Department, has written a breezy letter to the Denver Statesman, heartily indorsing the Indians Senator. Fairbanks is a good man to tie to, and will “lead the bunch” in the 190: handicap, ‘The High school commencement was held at the Columbia theatre and was a brilliant event. There never was a prettier crowd of our people gathered together at any place in ‘the land, ‘The address of Prof. Kelly Mille was a classic one, and caught the fancy of ‘the intellect and culture thateat beneath his ‘eloquence, as was attested by the vigorous ‘and frequent applause, Principal Robert H, ‘Terrell won new laurels on account of the ‘magoificent class that he turned out, nun bering $4. Commissioner Macfarland made felicitous remarks and Mrs, Bettie G. Fran ‘cis of the board of education, presided gracefully. | John E, Green has been appointed tos “econd lieutenancy in the regular army, and assigned to service with the 2ith infantry, ‘now stationed in the Philippines. He is the second colored boy to rise from the ranks on his merits, B, O, Davis being the first, Mr. Green was recommended by his superior and ‘admitted to examination, passing high. ‘The national asssociation of colored wom en ie meeting in Buffalo thie week, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, the popular president of the associalion, Mrs. B. K. Bruce, Mrs. Jesse Lawson and other well known Wash- ington ladies, are in attendance, Dr. Furman J. Shadd, the genial secretary ‘and treasurer of the Howard University Medieal School, has a new alliterative aph- orism which youthful orators may find catchy. Says he: “The race problem must now be taken from the forum and placed in the field, on the farm, at the forge and by the fireside,” ‘This will pass as a good piece ot “literatoo.” Nominate Senator Fairbanks for the pres~ idency in 1904 and the Negro Democrats will bean extinct spices in the doubtful states. The heretofore ‘tindependent” vote in Indiana will go to him en masse, ‘The remarks of National Committeeman Harry 8. New, Col. W. A. Pledger and your correspondent and others, concerning the availability and claims of Senator Fairbanke, have a similar trend—but it only proves the old adage about the minds of great men, etc. ‘There are lots of people in the land think- ing the same way about the famous Indi- nian, Mr. and Mrs, Turner J. Smith, formerly of Indianapolis and Chicago, after spending ‘several months here, have returned to the “Windy City” for permanent residence. Mrs, Smith was once Miss Minnie Scott, the daughter of a prominent family in the Hoosier capital. ‘The Washington friends of the Rev. A. L, Murray rejoice in his triumphant vindica- tion, Those in high places are a shining mark for the shafts of the envious and mali- cious, but the charges alleged against Dr. Murray were so outrageously ridioulous that ‘they fell of their own weight, ‘The scandal- monger invariably overplays his hand in 4 clumsy attempt to make assurance doubly surely, and whenever one of the measly lot is put to route or landed in jail, the commu nity has scored a victory of large dimensions, Dr. Murray’s exemplary life and high char- acter are sufficient guarantees to his friends that he will ever be found on the right side. He and Bethel church and the city of Chics- go are to be congratulated, Prof. W. H. H. Hart, principal of the Hart Farm School, located on the Potomac, delivered great speech last week in Allegheny City, Pa., to the faculty, stuents and public generally, assembled upon the premises of the Avery Trades School, of which Prof. J. D. Mahoney is director. Prof. Hart's theme was “Some Elements of Human Progrese,” The Northern, Eastern and Western association met last week anid after adopting a constitntion, elected the following officers: President, John P, Green ; vice President, Charles R. Douglass; (one from each state represented is to be selected by the presi- dent),Secretary, Will Q.Atwood; Treasurer, Charles E. Hall; Sergeant-at-Arms, Barney MeKay; Chaplain, Rey. John 8, Johnson; Chairman of Executive Committee, Hamil. ton 8. Smith. The influence of the organiza tion is expeoted to be felt in the congress- ional elections m the doubtful states and districts in 1902, Mrs. Ida D, Bailey is one of the moat useful workers in the District along benevolent lines. She is an indispensable factor in the Women’s League and has rendered effective service in improving conditions at the Girl's Reform School and in the Home for Aged Colored People, Mrs. Bailey is 8 thorough race woman and deserves all the praise her efforts are bringing. | There iso rumor afloat that Recorder! Henry Plummer Cheatham is about to succumb to the seductive Inrements of matrimony. An unpamed Tennessee belle is mentioned as the party of the second part, and it is hinted that all aspiring Washington belles must now wear the willow. Mr, Cheatham is a natural “wag,” and dearly loves joke. He merely smiled when The Freeman's hired man came round ona rubbering tour, but the merry twinkle in his eye betokened that there might be “something doing,” and that it wasn’t yet up to him to put the public “next.” It is @ fact, however, that the busybodies have been working overtime of Inte trying to marry off all the eligible widowers who have been bereaved the regulation twelvemonths, and it is no wonder that they bave selected such a desirable catch as Recorder Cheatham as the current victim. Time alone will solve the mystery. Mr. Cheatham neither denies nor confirms—which is the best way to handle rumors. ‘The Freeman can be had every Saturday at Dement’s, corner Fourteenth street and Pierce Place. Goand buy « copy, if you wish to see Washington through the lenses of R. W. THOMPSON, | SWAMP ANGEL - ON THE WING It would rebound {more to your credit to extend ar ontetretched hand to that fallen one than to stand afar off and criticise. Remember you are not dead s co As we advance farther into life we find that the tongue creates more mis- obfef in the world than anything else. th One of the serious problems that is confronting the world to-day is what is to become of the men. Women are displacing them in the schools, the colleges and inall other lines of busines life, says the Rec rder. _ ‘The young manof to-day, we think, is deteriorating when the labor question is brought to bear, He cannot be de- pended upon as the young woman can, hence his displacement by her in the different avenues of business life. ~_ The plain unvarnished trath is that women are more tidy, ecomincal, and can always be denended upon where as the men are a careless, untidy, profane. |tobacco-barning lot whose chief object is a good time irregardless of their em- ployer’s interest. men An exchange says that as “Jesus Christ was lynched by a howling mob, the Negro should take courage.” We fail to see wherein lies any consolation in the foregoing, when the poor victim is dangling at the end of a rope, and the angry mob firing buck shot into his body. Marriage is a slice of bread gnd butter, spread with jam, given to over- grown children. The jam e0on dis appears, and nothing remains but dry bread—thongh even that is sometimes appreciated. ~ “The fundamental difference between men's friendships and women’s,” says facynical man “les in just this: Two men are friends because they like the same things; two women are. friends because they dislike the same people.”” a Five great enémies to pe ce dwell within us—namely, avarice, ambition envy, anger, and pride; and, if those enemies were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy perfect peace. _ Itis usually the individual who has the worst reputation that continually worries about having it injured. Everywhere are seen sorrowful, silent men, When such aman passes along the street, his friends say: “He has a history.” History is always of the past, and a man whose usefulness is behind him isa man of the past. Another and younger man comes along, and a man who thinks heis wise says: ‘That chap has a future before him.” Most men have; bat a man’s future greatly depend: upon himself, and something may prevent him from making it brilliant. But right now, a present, every-day, buey, up-to-date man is mach better to deal with than the man with a record or the man with a future —Ex. MADAM MHAIRDER ae ee ee te ‘The gifted Clairvoyant, the great femal wonder, born with the double(caul) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoy- ants of New Orleans. She's a living Phren ologist and Physiogomist, She tells plain! what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. With grasp of her hand she gives you» coll of influence to enable you to overcome all. bad luck. 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RENAUD 5 Celebrated Home Remedies YOUR OWN DOCTOR SP SEAWELL, Ger! | am, ae =r e) «BRAS | Fi eo tote Sed | bad ii ae = a PAY Woe Bho ro ah ia Piri ae begs s 5 i ii) : ee THE WAITER THE WAR Hotel Notes, Columbus, Ohio.—Chas. Beckley, a sidewaiter at the Neil house, has been promoted to the position of second waiter, and is giving satisfaction. Warren Hawes has gone to Mackinac for the summer. Jos. Taborn of the Great Southern, is spending his vacation at Atlantic City. James Washington of the Great Southern, is the star comedian in Harris' dramatic company. Dallas Clay, who was recently called to Gallaway, O., to the death bed of his anunt, has returned to the Chittenden. Jessie Clay is on the roof garden of the Great Southern and is rendering excellent service. Charles Joplin, chief cook at the Park hotel, has returned from a pleasure trip to Newark, O. John A. Jones, who had the honor of being Admiral Dewey's private waiter when in this city, is spending his vacation in Pittsburgh. The waiters of the Neil house and Great Southern cafes seem to know their business in a la carte service as is often attested by the guests with complimentary remarks. The waiters of the Neil house have received an increase in wages. John B Goins of Chicago, has taken charge of the dining room of the Albany hotel, Denver, Col. The Denver waiters will be glad of his return West. Al Roberts is doing a rushing business in the Yellowstone Park hotel, Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. He was formerly at the Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah. If there is any prosperity for the colored waiters it is in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Knutsford is doing a big business—paying extra waiters $3 per day. The Tavern, a high class cafe, also running colored waiters, is paying the same. Wm. Speers is headwaiter at the Tavern. It is rumored that Thos H. Frame, the popular headwaiter at the Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah, has something up his sleeve, and may spring a big surprise in a Western city, probably the coming spring. J. Durham, formerly of the Alamo, Colorado Springs, Col., is seriously ill at his home on Franklin street, Salt Lake City, Utah. O. T. Jackson, the progressive colored caterer of Boulder, Col., is doing a land office business in his dining rooms. Mr. George Sample is his headwaiter and has a staff of thirty men who are kept very busy. Bram Lee has been made second waiter at the Hotel St Louis, Lake Minneapolis, Minn. C. W. Dryer is the efficient headwaiter. The staff of the dining room of the United States hotel, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., is as follows: Kerry Johnson, headwaiter; R. B. Blount, S. L. Blount, George Forrest, Samuel Allen, W. C. Blount, D. B. Tasker, T. Clermont and Mrs. and Miss Taylor. W. H. Jackson, of Howard University Medical school, is a waiter at the International hotel, Niagara Falls. After the completion of his course in 1903 Mr. Jackson contemplates a trip abroad. J. T. Beckett, the expert tonsorial artist of Niagara Falls, is a full fledged member of the Ancient Order of Buffaloes. The waiters of the International hotel, Niagara Falls, N. Y., received an advance in wages through very diplomatic proceedings on their part and a readiness to comply on the part of the management. It seems that the work has been harder than usual on account of the increased attendance at the Falls occasioned by the Pan-American Exposition. The house was making money and the purse of the manager was plethoric as the result, and as the men were giving satisfaction they felt that they were entitled to a raise. A meeting of the waiters was called by Capt. Dickerson in the dining room, and a THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER IMPORTANT. For thirty days The Freeman will be sent to any hotel man in this country one year for ONE DOLLAR. The Freeman exerts a greater influence in behalf of the hotel fraternity than any other publication. It should be in the home of every hotel man in the United States. Subscribe now ONE YEAR ONE DOLLAR. petition carefully worded as to every detail was drawn up and submitted to the manager, Mr. S. A Greenwood. After a consultation with the proprietor they decided to grant the raise. P. H. Butler, headwaiter at the Carroll, Vicksburg, Miss., will soon celebrate his fifth anniversary as headwaiter at that popular hostelry. Mr. Butler and his crew are admirers of The Free man. Ex Headwaiter John W. Scott can now be found at the Garden club, Vicksburg, Miss. C. H. Lindsey is the affable headwaiter at the Plaza hotel, Natchez, Miss. J. R. Miller is the efficient headwaiter at the Natchez hotel, Natchez, Miss. George H. Moore is still holding his own as headwaiter at the Monroe hotel, Monroe, La. The new hotel at Greenville, Miss, will be ready for opening in about two months. Dover R. Yocum has returned from a visit to the Buffalo exposition. Mr Yocum is head waiter at the Hotel Doxey, Anderson, Ind. The waiters of the Plankinton house, Milwaukee, Wis., had a sermon preached to them last Sunday evening by the Rev. Lewis, pastor of St. Mark A. M. E. church. The bell boys of the hotel also were invited to participate in the exercises. The waiters marched in the church two abreast led by Headwaiter J. J. Miles and second waiter B. F. Taylor. After the sermon was concluded Mr. J. J. Miles made a proposition to give the church a new Welton carpet and the pastor a new suit of clothes, amounting in all to $150, both of which were accepted. This generous offer of Mr. Miles is but one of the many acts of kindness that he has bestowed upon worthy enterprises. A. T. Mason, better known as "Good Time Andrew," who has traveled from Lake Hopatcong, N. J., to Florida for the last five years as secretary to Head-waiter J. W. Leverett, is now head bellman at the Albion, Augusta, Ga., with the following crew: Captains, Chas Foster and Arthur Walker; secretary, I. H. Scott. R. E. Moss, Lucius Wright, George Williams, Robert Casey, Andrew Curry, Wm. Johnson, Thomas Bennet, Robert Culberson, James Light and Robert Rhymes. Mr. Mason will remain here until next summer when he will go to Oregon. Hotel Enterprise. Hot Springs, South Dakota. — The Carlsbad of America, the Evans hotel, probably one of the finest hotel structures in South Dakota, and which has until nine months ago employed white waiters, but the efficient manager, Mr. Harry D. Clark, soon saw his mistake, and Mr. Samuel Black, the veteran headwaiter of St. Paul, Minn, was installed as headwaiter, who called Mr. George W. Johnson, a bright young caterer of Pittsburg, Pa, as second, and these two gentlemen have surrounded themselves with the following corps of waiters: R. O. Hudson, Griffin, Ga., W. H. Elegan, Kansas City, Z J. Ingram, Kansas City, W. M. Weir, Kansas City, James Banks, San Antonio, Tex, Tom Hood, Spokane, S. D., E. S. Linson, Chicago, Ill., G. O. Winn, Dallas, Texas, W. Porter, Kansas City, Fred Batts, Wathena, Kas., E. D. Cannady, St. Louis, Mo., Roy Streeter, Denver, Col. Harris Stams, Jacksonville, Ill. Two of the four cooks are colored, and all the bell boys. Among the late arrivals there were several fair damsels from Omaha. There are very few of our people in Hot Springs, but those that are here are well treated, and all seem prosperous and happy. Newsy Items of Interest for Our Many Thousand Readers Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Special.—The season has taken another lively start and things are in bloom, and great preparations are being made for the races: a number of ENORMOUS ARMY Under the Forepaugh-Sells Brothers' Banner. Very few persons have a definite idea of the number of people employed by the Forepaugh Sells Circus, which is easily the largest institution of its kind in the country. A summary discloses the following interesting figures: The huge tented outfit is moved from town to town on 74 railway cars, all of which are 60 feet. in length and require four first class locomotives to haul them. The cars are owned by the show management and were built especially for them. In addition to the cars used in transporting the show there are four advertising cars in advance, which are also the property of the circus. The number of employees in various capacities is legion. The list is as follows: 25 agents, 80 bill posters, 125 canvasvans, 125 grooms, 40 property men, 20 wardrobe men 12 chandelier men, 40 razorbacks or trainmen 35 cook house men, 50 animal attendants, 15 dining car men, 12 sleeping car porters, 300 equestrians, acrobats, vaulters, gymnasts and other arctic performers. Then there are jockeys and charioteers, and Merrick's Military band of 40 pieces. The executive staff which accompanies the show is also complete. It includes a manager with eight assistants, a treasurer with four assistants, a boss canvasman with eight assistants, a boss hostler with six assistants, a superintendent of transportation, a superintendent of menagrie and museum and two detectives. The side show and concert people number 85. This great army will be here when the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers' 20th Century Colossus appears on Wednesday, July 31. Dyersburg Jottingts. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Dr. D. W. Featherson gave to the congregation of the C. M. E. church on Sunday, July 14, two excellent sermons, which resulted in a large attendance and good collection. The members of the C. P. church had the pleasure of holding their first sermon, Sunday, July 14, in their new church. Dyersburg ball team had quite an interesting game on Wednesday, July 17, with the Union City team. The score was 7 to 8 in favor of Union City. The E. P. S met at the home of E J. Beaumont on Tuesday night, July 9 Different selections were rendered and a nice time was had. Dr. L. E. B. Rosser and S. D Douglass went out to St. Matthew last Sunday week. The Juvenile band, under the leadership of Mr. Omer G. Thomas, is ready to fill all engagements. Ironton News. Ironton, Mo., Special—An excursion from St. Louis visited the city Sunday. Amongst the many friends that came on the excursion were Mrs. Viola Merrell, Mr. George Chilton, Miss Omega Lax, Miss Octavia Ellis, Mr. and Mr. Willis Smith and many others. Miss Elvie Russell is looking very swell Miss Maybelle Arnett is looking happy. Died at her residence Arcadia, Mo., Tuesday July 9, Miss Ucey Cooley daughter of Mrs. Nancy Cooley. She leaves a mother, three sisters, and a brother to mourn her loss and a host of friends. She is not dead, but asleep in Jesus. Newsv Jottings Rockford, Ill. Special.—Mrs. S. B. Woods gave her Sunday-school class an outing the 11th of July. The Misses Newman, Spurlock, De Moore and Lawson of Belvidere were members of the party. The members of the A. M. E. church are making arrangements for a barbecue the 1st of August. The affair will be held on the Fair grounds. Rev. Moore and staff hope to make it a success socially and financially. There will be speaking by Rockford's prominent orators, Mayor Amasa Hutchins, Col. Lawler, Dr. Dunn, Ex Mayor Brown, Hon. G. A. Glynn and A. C. Taylor. Eufaula, Ala. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Will H. Wallace or at J. E Nelms' store every Saturday evening. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two mediums you ever meet, the power of your marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your sex, if you are to have one, the name of the other, if you are to have your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single; whether your present sweetheart will have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be held in an home, clear, plain manner and in a room where you can see all of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or inended husbands. Do not keep all of your children into business until you know all, do not let any religious religioses present your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husbands, you whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a medium, but from the back a truth, but from the back a discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Medium that can stand a test of what knowledge mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend time with the medium, and the art of physiology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of problems. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they discover that they do not deserve to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. To get the secret out of a person by pumping them up with information, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind thereby, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consulting a medium, this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an eminent man, by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of apparently unfathomable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of eminent men, by a continuous effort from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain staples for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 Week's 31st. NEW YORK CITY. THE WAITERS' MANUAL Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. 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The committee on the elective franchise sent out by the Alabama Constitutional Convention has submitted the following as a part of its majority report: "The lawful descendants of persons who honorably served in the land or navy forces of the United States in the War of the American Revolution, or in the War of 1812, or in the War with Mexico, or in any war with the Indians, or in the Civil War between the States, or in the land or naval forces of the Confederate States, or of the State of Alabama in the War between the States. A minority report as follows was also submitted: We are of opinion that the above clause, on its face, violates the Federal Constitution, which we have taken an oath to support. It undertakes, by indirect means, to deny or abridge the right to vote to citizens of the United States, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude, which is forbidden by the Fifteenth Amendment to that instrument. It is clearly seen that, if the majority report of the convention becomes a part of the law of Alabama, that State will have gone further in the disfranchising business than any of its predecessors in that business. The determination to disfranchise the Negroes solely instead of a horizontal application of the proposed laws is so evident as to be alarming. The principle underlying the proposition is vicious and disheartening. It would work a monstrous injustice on the few white men who cannot trace their descent from the participants in some of the wars of the country. Eliminating the Negro question, what about those white men who carried on the government at home, making it possible to maintain the soldiers in the fields? Are they less patriotic than those? How will many of those who have no family records establish their claims to a voting privilege? The white man needs no attorney in us, but the outrage is so flasigrant that racial lines for the moment sink out of sight. The Negroes have had but little hope from the moment the convention assumed a form. They have asked for legislation that would tend to elevate citizenship of the State, but sought its general application. The minority report is in accordance with their ideas. It was hoped that some laws would prevail that would leave the Negroes a chance to prove their capability in due time, if not for the present. If the present program carries there can be no possible way to subscribe to conditions even. Alabama will act very despicably if it with intention and aforethought dam up the route to that greater citizenship which should be the desire of any commonwealth that has a reputation to preserve. AT TUSKEGEE The recent letters in The Freeman from the pen of Emmett J. Scott wherein is depicted the evolution of Tuskegee are certainly models of their kind. Not only does Mr. Scott, who is Mr. Washington's private secretary, set forth the advantages of the institution, but he gains a reputation as a clever writer in the meanwhile. In the issue of March 9, Mr. A. U. Craig, electrical engineer, and his grand work at that institution was Mr. Scott's subject. Mr. Craig is a graduate of the engineering department of the Kansas State University. He was the first to occupy the chair of electrical engineering which was due to Mr. Washington's intense desire to introduce that phase of THE FREL AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE education as a part of the curriculum of his school. Prof. Craig is but a young man, only 30 years of age. He is ardent in the pursuit of knowledge along the lines of his chosen profession. His enthusiasm is contagious; reaching out to those under his care, and as a result the greatest possible good is accomplished. The town of Tuskegee through its council has applied to the school for furnishing electric lights for the city Mr.Craig will have the matter in charge in event satisfactory arrangements can be made. The institution has a very welcome and rare accession in Prof. Craig, who is giving the Negro youths the benefit of his knowledge. Electrical engineering, in view of the ever unfolding uses of electricity is a very desirable profession, one which as yet is not overcrowded. It is likely that men of great efficiency in that line will find ready employment, at least in this earlier stage of the career of electricity. The story of the selection of Mr. Craig by Mr. Washington is but another evidence of Mr. Washington's vigilance in the interest of the school. And as Mr. Emmett Scott says, only the best in their lines are sought for the school, regardless of church or school affiliation. The roster of teachers is kaleidescopic when it comes to sections of country from which the teachers hail—the best is what Mr. Washington seeks. THE COLORED WOMEN'S CONVENTION. The National Association of Colored Women which met recently at Buffalo was a telling success. Many of the grandest women of the country were in attendance, lending their influence, time and money towards giving the race its proper status. The convention uttered a strong protest against the lynching evil which without doubt will solicit respectful attention and perhaps consideration from the proper source: Lynching is a mode of punishment at once barbarous and crime-producing instead of crime-decreasing. It blackens the fair name of any state in which it operates. It makes orphans of innocent children and places them under a ban of disgrace. It institutes lawlessness and ignores the courts of justice. It brings the name of America into disrepute before the eyes of the other nations of the world and reveals the fact of its inability to protest those who by birth and situation owe its allegiance. It is further a sad reflection upon the Christian civilization of a republic which acknowledges no superior among the governments of the world. Whereas, This barbarous method of punishment is operating, not only in the Southern section of our country, but its banal influence is reaching to every section; and Whereas, The Negro womanhood and childhood of the nation suffer from its operation to an alarming and painful degree; be it Resolved, That this National Association of Colored Women condemn it with all the strength of our womanhood and pledge to raise our protest against it under all circumstances. It will be viewed an encouraging sign to see the women of the race waking up to the needs of the hour. Those women of that convention are deserving of all praise, even should their hopes fall of realization. And why fail? There can be no total failure resulting from any well directed efforts with humanity as the actuating motive. The seeds will not all be sown in barren places; some will fruitify far away form the meridian sun of man's displeasure. Twenty-one States were represented at the session of the National Negro Business League, which was organized at Boston last summer. The second annual session is to be held at Chicago August 21, 22 and 23. The local committee in charge of arrangement has matters well in hand, and has arranged for a splendid and proper entertainment for the guests. The League will be in session for three days, and will be tendered a banquet on the evening of the last day by the local citizens and an excursion to Milwaukee by lake steamer Saturday, Aug. 24. It is now quite evident that this organization will prove a live factor in the promotion of race progress. It is primarily designed to urge on people, men and women, to engage in business pursuits. Any persons engaged in any commercial enterprise or properly delegated to represent any individual or individuals engaged in any business enterprises is entitled to membership and is especially urged to be present. Reduced rates of one and one-third fare have been secured from all points for this meeting. Special reduced rates may be secured from some sections on account of the Pan-Ameri- can Exposition. Further information regarding the league can be had by addressing the president, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. The second annual session of the National Negro Business League will be held in Chicago, Aug. 21, 22 and 23. From all indications the meeting will be more representative than the first one held in Boston last year, which was conceded to be very satisfactory. The movement was inaugurated at the proper time; the time when race men began to realize that their industrial, social, and civil emancipation was largely dependent on their own efforts. The effort to act up to the demands of the day is discernible little slow to be sure, but if prompted and stimulated by these congresses and meets, the time can not be far distant when a large percent of the race will be employed by the race. Prof. Booker T. Washington is president of the league this insuring its integrity and devotedness to the ideals for which it was created. The Pen and Penoil Club of Washington, D. C., is doing some nice things at home. It has just given a grand Garden Party which was out of the ordinary. A score or more distinguished quill shovers make up the distinguished set. Our own city has three papers managed by colored men, with a dozen or more attaches. These would do well to combine for the promotion of their calling and incidentally for socialities by way of diversion. The colored people of this city ought to act on the suggestion of Mr. George Sloan in the matter of an industrial school. Apathy in the matter will be hurtfully construed. The race certainly stands very much in need of such an institution. An industrial school to use up the floating material on our streets, they should be substantially employed. The political pot simmers at a lively rate. Eufaula Items Eufanla, Ala, Special—Mrs. R. T. Pollard and Master Lorenzo, of Selma, Ala, are in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Seabrooks. J. M. Chisholm, the tailor, has moved his shop up stairs over Huddleston's store. Dr. C. H. Wilson has purchased a fine horse and an up-to-date buggy; all of Eufanla is proud of Dr. Wilson, he is a good doctor and is giving perfect satisfaction. Subscribe for The Freeman. Ben Turner, the barber, is quite sick. Mrs. Roxie Shorter one of The Freeman subscribers, runs a restaurant and fish stand on Washington street; she is also prepared to do your sewing. Call at J. E. Nelm's grocery store and buy a copy of The Freeman, on sale every Saturday evening. Quite a number of Eufanlians took advantage of the cheap rates to Montgomery on the 18 Read The Freeman. Go to J. E. Nelm's grocery store and buy your groceries and a copy of The Freeman. Gus Askew is on the sick list. The Eufanla base ball team played the Montgomery team on the 18 Dennis Wilson left on the 18 for Montgomery and Birmingham. Ala. The Freeman is $1.00 a year for thirty days, why don't you subscribe? Everybody is delighted with The Freeman. Rev. A. U. Harvey, pastor of St John A. M. E church, is a subscriber to The Freeman. Eufaula, Ala., Special.—B. C. Craddock brought to the city, last week, a large load of shelled corn that he raised himself. He sold the load for 75c per bushel. Mr. John Hayes of Savannah, Ga., is in the city shaking hands with his friends. The Freeman will be sent to you for $1.00 a year. See the agent. Q. A. Johnson and C. E. Jordan spent Sunday in Clayton, Ala. They report a pleasant trip. Mrs. Callie Lawrence and Miss E. V. Vandross spent last Sunday in Georgetown, Ga. The thirty-fifth anniversary of the Mt. Zion First Baptist church at Hawkinsville will be held on the first Sunday in August, 1901, in memory of the services of Rev. J. D. Maddox, who has been his pastor for twenty-four years. An excellent program has been prepared. Mr. Ab Scott is a great admirer of the Freeman. Go to J. E. Nelm's store and buy your cigar and copy of the Freeman. The Eufaula team played a fine game of base ball with a mixed team in Montgomery, Ala., July 18. The score was 6 to 3 in favor of Montgomery. The Eufaula team is anxious to play Montgomery again. Eufaula has a crack team. Subscribe for The Freeman. Coley Mincer of Atlanta, Ga., is in the city, the guest of his parents. H. Harvey always smiles when he sees The Freeman agent bringing his paper. Why is it so hard to get some of our business men to subscribe for The Freeman. Send us 100 for a box of Moxon's Head ac Tablets, a reliable cure for Neuralgia, Moxon Liniment Co, Mt Clemens Mich. Try them once VICKSBURG'S HERALD Newsy Items of Interest From the Southland Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—The R. B. P. C. is up to date. Jere M. Blome is on the sick list at this writing. The pastor and members of the Jackson Street Baptist church are moving the earth on the corner of Jackson and 2nd N. street. The Freeman is the best Negro paper published, and it would be a guide to every Negro who has his race at heart; subscribe for it at once. Edward H. Sterling and Pete Johnson are employed daily at the soda water factory of Wm. Beck & Co., on W. Crawford street. O. U. Taylor gives notice to all his patrons to settle up their back indebtedness at once. An interesting game of ball was played at the fair grounds Sunday July 7th. The contesting teams being the members of the Royal Blue Pleasure Club and the Young Men's Excelsior Pleasure Club, which resulted in a score of 19 to 7 in favor of the Royal B. P. Club. Charley Paton made a flying trip to Grace Station, Miss., Sunday, July 7, returning same day; he reports having had a large day with the fair sex over there. July 9 will long be remembered by the men who declared themselves to be brave men, and to take upon themselves the obligation of Damon and Pythias; among those who were fortunate enough to make good their claim were: Isom Hartisfield, Chester Smith and Were: Isom Hartisfield, The Progress lodge, No. 55, K. of P., is O K. Prof. B. F. B. Prince, principle of the Cherry street school, and Miss Georgia Stith were happily united in marriage at the home of the bride's father on N. street July 7. Jesse W. Williams, the agent for The Freeman, has purchased a beautiful home on East Main street, and moved into it last week. Lee Vandergrift is out again after a long illness. The Waiters' Union gave a grand excursion from Vicksburg to Natchez on July 11; the success of same is due Phillip Butler, Harrison Williams and William Griffin. Read The Freeman and kept posted upon the race's progress. Ike Colman has an up to date billiard hall on S. Washington street; when out for pleasure call at his place, Mrs. Nellee Dowing died at her home on S. Walnut street July 14; her funeral was attended at the Jackson street Baptist church Tuesday morning, Rev. A. M. Johnson, the pastor, officiated. She leaves a devoted husband, four children, two brothers and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Herman Dingerfield, eldest son of P. E., W. F. Dingerfield, of this district, died Sunday, July 14, his funeral was largely attended at Bethel A. M. E. Church Monday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Porter, pastor, and Rev. Benjamin, pastor of First Presbyterian church, officiated. Get The Freeman from the agent, O. U. Taylor. Women's Convention. Buffalo, N. Y., Special.—The National Association of Colored Woman, which has just closed its session here, was with no exception one of the grandest of all meetings ever held. The women of the highest modern training, elected by their clubs to represent them at this joint meeting, are dear to the hearts of all men; they are loyal mothers, dear sisters and loving wives, and to prove to their husbands, to prove to their sons, to prove to their mothers what and who they are. Why, they have manned the ship, with its captain a woman, and have launched to sea to battle with the waves of time and the storms of life, which seem so difficult for man, to make a successful voyage in their wake. They did disapprove of all their violence in any form, in support of their combined efforts; they are willing to use all their mothers' love to help down the past of crime. They have worked with never tiring zeal to show to the world that their flesh and blood is as dear to them as the whistle monarch that rules upon a throne, and they have here used their wisest thoughts, their best judgment and power that pen cannot describe, to down with crime in any form against their flesh and blood, and do appeal to the Monarch of heaven and earth to come to their rescue to accomplish a good end. They have planned to begin with the kindergarten class to train their children for a good cause, with industrial training for the older ones. With a good mother's teachings at home they will accomplish their greatest aim, and the country will be greatly benefitted by them. Let us all be their strong support and take the lead right for the top of the hill, on and up till we have made the journey and reached the goal. The meeting adjourned, agreeing to have all essays and addresses put into booklet form and distributed all over the states, that people may read and see what the women of this club have done.—W. R. RIED Negro Progressiveness Negro Progressiveness. Hopkinsville, Ky., Special —Readers of The Freeman, here is our city lined up by the progress of the race enterprises as follows: Prof. A. S. Green, principal of the Hopkinsville public school. The teachers of the school are Peter Bryd, Mrs. Rosa J. Allen, Mrs. Cora P. Smith, Miss Georgia G. Glass, Mrs. Jennie L. Poole, Miss Bob, Carrie Leavell, Miss Anna L. Watt, Miss Millie A. Davis and Mrs. Emma F. Major. Prof. Frazier, principal of the Baptist College, Mrs. Caudis Ratcliffe, Mrs. Cora Smith, Mrs. Lottie Dade, Miss Corrile Ratcliffe, and Miss Bessie Walker. This is only a few of our teachers. So, when you want good teachers just come or send to Hopkinsville. Miss Luthedus Lar- kins will teach at Dawson Springs next term, the great watering place and summer resort. We have dressmakers who are master of their profession. Mrs. John Moore makes anything the ladies want. Mrs. Robert Lander, E. Hayes street, is another dressmaker; Mrs. Lizzie Gant, bonnet and dressmaker; Mrs. Lucy Moore makes waists and bonnets to order; Miss Carrie M. Elliott does not make anything but dresses. She says she can't make nothing but a dress, and would be glad to make your fall dress. Worsted and silk a specialty. Come or send your measure and she will guarantee a perfect fit. R. N. Lander, Whitney and Ford, attorneys at law, can not be excelled at law. Drs. W. M. Levett and J. C. Lyte have a greater practice than they can handle. We also have the following contractors: John Buckner, Alf. Gant and James Cambell, representatives of the Good Road Association, getting out rock; Hiram Smith, for the city. For plastering we have Miner Thomson and Pete Quarls, who is doing good business. For city officers, who are operating, we have J. W. Knight, constable, complying with law; Ed Glass, councilman of 5th ward, James Allenworth, Sr., coroner; Jorden Barker, driver fire department, who gets out as quick as any other in the State. Messrs. Will McReynolds, Henry Phelps and Henry Lewis run hacks, and will wait on you politely and render good service. Ed Glass, the undertaker will give good service. For groceries call and see Pete Postell, Jr., Alex Brent, Jarrite Hawkins, Andrew Buckner and Mrs. Frank Mayer. When you want to get something good to eat go to the restaurants of Mrs. Fannie Boyde, Cindia Henry, George Dabney, Ed Cole, John Calwell, Frank Robertson, Robt. Thomas, Geo. Dinguid, Mrs. Laura Lethel and Fannie Holman. For barber shops we have Messrs. Jesse Colman, Ben Smith, Louis Gladis, J. H. Qualer and Parker McCombes, who will kindly wait on you at once. For newspapers we have the Major, also David Pittman peeping over the hills with The Freeman, which is $1 00 per year for the next thirty days. Subscribe at once. We have N. W. Kirkpatrick and A. Buckner who are handling the best wines and cigars. See Dade Coles and Bell for your blacksmithing and horse shoeing. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Lander entertained a number of friends at their residence on Hayes street, last Friday evening. Mrs. Carrie Howard is on the sick list. Miss Carrie M. Elliott is visiting in Earlington. Waiters of Hotel Lathan, help The Freeman as it is for you as well as others. Rich Phelps, at Drexelt's place, wants to see his friends. He has something up his sleeve for them. I have been asked to mention the churches, where you are invited to attend to-morrow. They are as follows: Virginia Street Baptist, Main Street Baptist, Gainsville Baptist, Little Walnut Grove Baptist, C. M. E. church, Mission M. E. Christian and Episcopal. Get The Freeman, endorsed by all the leaders as a race journal. David Pittman, reporter, Hopkinsville, Ky. FROM TENNESSEE (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) dued amid great applause. He said, in part: "Ladies and gentleman—I feel proud to accept in behalf of my race the grand and glorious gift from Mr Horton. I am also proud to acknowledge the kindness of the Hon R R Church. I shall not attempt to make a speech at present, but will preserve myself for the next time. Howsoever, I will say that if ever our race will advance it must be along the industrial line. Teach your children to work. Start when they are young. You need industrial schools all over the country to learn these boys and girls to labor. We have white Southern friends who will gladly help us. They want us to be and know something, and I want my people to know that all Southerners are not bad. I have learned to love the South, and I feel that this is our home and we must make friends with the whites." Mrs Hooks spoke of the needs of such institutions to look after the young people of the race. She implored the help of every minister of the gospel and hoped to see them present next Sunday. Mr. Mayhoney, of Avery Chapel, said we must first catch these old people and then there would be no trouble with the young. He spoke of the need of liberal donations to carry on such work, and advised young men to buy land and quit laying around the cities working for nothing. G W. Cooper paid a glorious tribute to the people of the South. He said, "I know they are our best friends, and I have always felt a warm feeling of friendship for them. He told the Negroes that they must learn the value of a dollar and stop letting these foreigners gather up the fragments of our earning." Mrs. Prof. Harvey was the last speaker, who said, "That we must look after the masses as they would not care for themselves." She spoke of the work that the ladies of the old folks and orphans' home were engaged in, and stated that they had a beautiful tract of land about three miles from the city, and had raised 1,800. Said she, "My life is in the work for my race, and I shall render my support." Mrs. Boyd has kindly made a dona- P. H. H. H. tian of a range, and many more have been as kind. The meeting will be held again at Church's Auditorium, Sunday evening, July 27, at 5 o'clock. Everybody is cordially invited to be present, especially the pastors of the various churches. *** We ask our many readers to always visit Smith's cafe. Mr Smith is a kind and hospitable gentleman that deserves great patronage. It is the prettiest place in the city, 145 Beale street. In memory of Mr Dr Thompson, who departed this life July 2, 1901: Her soul hath down to the land of rest. To the land where angels a welcome doth give. To her which is joy and eternal bliss. Forever to chant with them and live. Upon her couch she lay so pale. Staring with eager eyes as if to see. Her dear grandmother, the heavenly goal. The home where she soon would be. Good-bye said the loved ones by her side. Good-bye said she with a gentle smile. I have no fear. I look to Hina. Who guides me through when mine eyes are dim. Shall ever we meet each other again? And mingle our voices together as one. I look to God to meet again. But our speech shall be in another tongue. —Miss Lula B. Hughes. The colored people of this city and throughout the Mississippi Valley will celebrate the 8th of August, "Emancipation Day." The management will be in charge of Donglass Post No 88, Department of Tennessee, G. A. R. Excursions will be run from city and town in this locality. Riverside Park has been secured and the best orators will form a part of the program. The music will be grand and the old soldiers will make one of the largest and prettiest parades ever witnessed since the civil war. Five hundred voices will join in the singing of the old songs which filled the souls of these comrades in days which have passed and gone. Thousands of school children dressed all in white, carrying flags and flowers, will be a beautiful sight to behold. Lookout for the program later. Get ready now that you may be in time. The old soldiers throughout the valley desiring to attend will please send name and regiment you served in to Post Commander R H. Rideout, 40 Jessamine street, that you may be assigned to proper places in the parade. Dversburg Notes. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Members of the C. M. E. church will have their large rally on the second Sunday in August. Everybody's help and aid will be gladly received. Rev. L. E. B. Rosser pastor, Rev. Collier is a fine preacher. Everymember of the church enjoys his preaching. Miss Fanny McGee of Trenton is spending a few weeks with Miss Minnie Connell and friends. A reception given at Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Lathers in honor of their son, C. C. Lathers, who has been off at school for awhile. Every one enjoyed a nice time. Miss Minnie T. Davis of Union City, Tenn., is visiting Miss Beatrice Fuller and friends. The Juvenile Band of Dyersburg, under the leadership of Mr. Omer G. Thomas, is now ready to fill all engagements. Mr. William Thompson seems to enjoy the town view very much; also he thinks he will live in town fellow. The members of the Odd Fellow Hall will have their grand opening on Monday night, July 29. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. TORTURING SKIN DISEASES Disfiguring, burning, itching, eruptive and scaly diseases such as EGZEMA, PSEASCHA and DIPHONIA. The disease responds nicely to HEALLECZEMA CURE. Mailed to any address for fifty cents. Bryan & Co., 601 N. 3d St, Camden, N. J. Five Hundred Dollars Will be Given For any case of rheumatism which cannot be cured by Dr. Drummond's Lightning Restoration. But print it in bold type on all their circulars, wrappers, printed matter and through the columns of the newspapers everywhere. If it will be sent nearly any case. If the drigist has not got it he will order it, or it will be sent to any address by express on receipt of price $. Drummond Medicine Co., New York. Agents wanted. PILES RUDY PILE Suppository Matt. Thompson, Bottled Graded School, Sisterville, N. C. writes. I can say they all you claim for them. We give you general satisfaction. Dr. H. D. McGill, Clarkburg, Tenn. writes "In a practice room, 50 (cares) Sample Free, Sold by Druggists. 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M); Tadiaoapolis, Ind. 3 Wabasti Auge 1; Van Wert, 0,2; Bryan 8 Ricuos & Paunoue's Gronora Mresranis — Lathtridge, Alberta, Can, July 230; Pinch- or ea Fernie, B ©, Aug 1; Oranbrook, Higeenox Buos'. New axp Axcreee Sourit— Pirtiands Mich, July 27 Greenville, 3; How. and City, at WL, Swan's Omran, Nasnemax Sropexrs ‘euroute Pawnee Bil’ Wil West Show.) Bodgeeiie, Wi, July, 27; respons, I 2 Mendota, 30; autora, 31: Woodstock, Aug 1; Sycamore, 2; Balolt, Wis, 3 Comm 400."—Ogden, Utah, 27; Salt Lake city, 2 ‘Lavy Avrica.”—providence, R I, Indefinite Tur Gann MeKaxtass Co-—Milwankeo, Wis Sal, Tibbs, who haa been sick for the past two months at Beaumont, Tex., is on the road to health again. The Great MeKanlass writes that the indefinite Milwaukee engagement he and company are playing, is palming out good. J, Wesley Jenkins and wite send regards toall friends and say “don’t forget Hotel de Jeokins when in Chicago,” 3019 Dearborn street, Hunn & Eaton’s “Big Coon Carnival” is ‘still the stellar attraction in Vermont, and are playing to wonderful financial suocess with 50 refined artists, Kid Alston is still in Portland, Ore,, avuiting a favorable reply from some man- ager; he sendsregards to Tom Logan, Ernest Hogan, Lawrence Chenault, Laura Moss and Pete Woods, Clifford D, Brooks, tenor, has signed with one of the leading colored companies for text season; he sends regards to Prof. Henderson Smith and all Buffaloes, He is tow in the sunny South, . Ht New York, Special.—A. L, Jordan offers ‘any thanks to friends who manifested theirsympathy for himself and son in the loss ot his beloved wife, Eva Boes Jordan, ‘ho was buried at New York on the 16 inst, Ritche and Francis closed the week of July s at Proetor’s Fifth Ave,, Theatre and Rockaway Beach, Sunday night played the Atlantic Garden, and opened with Chas, Moors big colored show at Bridgeport, on, July 25. The Birmingham, (Ala,) News gave some ‘ry complimentary notices of Lew Hall's Zegtine Opera Company, which played a ‘ro vecks! engagement at ‘Traction Park in Yat city recently. ‘The News pronounced the chorus singing simply grand. Dev. !, and Minnie Washington are (rtsin'y making good with Pawnee Bill’s Mil West and Concert Co. ‘They are pve with the company as well as with tte large gudiences. W. I. Swain, their Bauacer, spenke very highly of them, Nr. sud Mrs, John Rucker were guests ot ‘eucr on a fishing expedition at St, Louis, [Scuy. Ao orchestra and two tallyhos jive! with some of the city’s best people Atuei the werry party, Mr, Ruckerleaves ‘on to Join the Black Patti Troubadours. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLOKED NEWSPAPER. Cooper, the colored yentriloquil phenom~ enon, is making the masses laugh with his wooden family, ‘This gentleman is conceded to be one of the best entertainers of his art of the day. He is touring with Busco & Holland’s Big Minstrel, Beware of the queer voice. Johnson and Stater’s minstrels are meet- ing with eacoess on their Western tour. John W. Dennis and Pete Woods, of the company, have been on the sick list, Will Goff Kennedy left them Sunday morning for Nashville, Tenn. Mrs, Marie Bostwick has rejoined the show. King and Bush, the hot coons, being the only colored performers permitted to show in the white vaudeville circuit South of the ‘Mason and Dixon line, have won such fame with the whites that a white gentleman has decided to join hands with them and put on ‘@ great minstrel show the coming season. The “Whangdoodle” Comedy 4 are at ‘Hurtig & Seamon’s Orpheon Music Hall this week, and are very strong features on the bill, They have the Kohl & Castle circuit before leaving for New York for their season's engagement; they .send regards to ‘all friends. “We wonder where the colonel and governor are at? brothers, you ought to be here,” W. C. Craft, the popular comedian and producer, has just signed a contract with T. J. Culligan, manager for Busco & Holland’s Georgia Minstrels, as principal comedian. This will be Mr. Craft's first appearance with a minstrel company for five years; he has appeared for the last three years in the principal vaudeville houses on the coast, Notes from Harrison Bros’, Minstrels.— ‘We are still in Michigan playing to large business; all are well. Cissell and Mines and little Bumpty are still closing the olio and making good. Our quartette consists of Mose; White, Jessie Sznith, Frank Phelps ‘and Ike Thompson, Clemo Harris and wife were entertained by friends at Jackson Mich. Mr. Harrison. is feeling better, and we hope, will be all OK in » few days. Andrew Quinn deserves much praise for his nightlysaxaphone solos. Notes from te New Orleans Minstrels,— For the past week we have had quite a rainy spell, causing our business to fall of a little, but even at that the little man in white meets us every Sunday with a smile. ‘W. Grant, tuba player in No, 2 band, isstill on the sick list, L. Glover, slack wire walker, and C. Burton and wife closed with the show im Bedford City, Va., they went to Lynchburg where they expect to stay for awhile. Mr, Burton was interlocutor, and Hi Henry Hunt, contortionist and fire king, is filling the place very creditably. Chas, H, Williams, stage manager, fills the space of the wire walker with a monologue. ‘The big show is running smoothly. While in South Boston, Va., Prof. McCamon’s big concert band was asked by the mayor to play a few of their choice selections tor the benefit of the laying of a corner stone for the Masonic Temple; they did so and rex turned to the cars with bundles of boquets, They said ours isthe best band they ever heard, and that night the house was packed. Regards to all. Notes from P. G, Lowery’s band and Vaudeville Company.—A grand reception and musicale was given in honor of P. G. and his company by Mr. and Mrs, French at their beautiful home, 18 Spring street, Ashtabula, O., July 15. After being royally entertained by Mrs, French with a few vocal selections, refreshments were served in abundance. The entire band was present and rendered a few appropriate selections, The vaudeville part then en- tertained. Everybody enjoyed themselves immensely, and our conversations are yet in praises of Mr. and Mrs, French for giving us such ® good time. All lovers of bigh class musio will certainly be charmea with Mrs, French’s singing; those who have not heard her have missed a treat. We are anxious to reach Indianapolis on the 31 to enjoy a visit from E. C. Knox, Geo, V. Connors, our manager, has the reputation of being the most successful side show manager in the business. We only hope that he will launch out in the minstrelsy to modify and improve the business, Capt. John H. Bellaire, of the A. @. D state, Ohio, also aide Camp on the Governor's staff, was in Buffalo on Ohio day, at the Pan-American, the guest of ex-Major Ben. F. Payne, 0 N.@. These gentlemen not having met for a long time, a very pleasant time was had be- tween them; the Capt returned home Satarday evening with the 8th Regt. “the President’s own.” HOUSTON, Tex.—Isles & Ohver's Grand Ragtime Opera and Minstrel Co, after two weeks’s engagementhere have closed. Little Pompie, champion buck dancer of South Texas, will join Mahara’s minstrel next season, Florence Loomus, manager of the “Black Diamond Quartette,” lost his tenor singer, Stonewall Jackson, who died here a short time ago. LOUISVILLE, —Ninawed Park notes: George J. Dawson, leader of orchestra, is rendering some very nice music, and is STENOGRAPHER WANTED oF female, one whojcan double on the stage givenpreference. Muxt Ye good short enjoying the weather out here; he sends regards to Sherman Boone and Buby Shelton, The spirit moves regular, and all the boys are having a good time. Hood, the bass violinist, says tell all the boys “hello.” ‘Harry Southard, a master of the trombone, joined us the § anst., and is making good with his solos; sends regards to Sherman Boone and ali friends, Otto Walker, 2nd violinist, sends regards to John Hunter, Sam Elliott and all friends. William Able, ‘the phenomenal baritone singer, was absent from the company for afew days owing to the death of his mother; the company gave a beautiful wreath and gates ajar, Able has returned to the company, Frank Brown, tenor soloist, is singing this week “We all grow old in time” and “Just one kiss,” he sends regards tothe plungers. John Toliver, the Hoosier whirlwind, is singing "I am 1 ragtime millionaire,” and is making good; he sends regards to Ruoy Shelton, John Ruoker and all friends, George W. Temple says tell Sherman Boone he is singing “A coon with the raglan craze” to good suocess, Mrs, Temple opened this week with her husband at the park in their new sketch entitled “Not in my back yard if I vow it,” and says lookout fellows, Mr. Temple sends regards to John Rucker, Billy Mo- Clain and wife and all friends, Ralpb Devine and Vidia Vaugh, the Prince and Princess of Blackville, are singing “My Lina lady.” Devine bas no equal as a trombone player; they will be seen this coming season with one of the big aggrege tions; he sends regards to all friends and managers, Wm. Able is singing “Love you honey deed I do” and “Hello central, give me heaven;” he sends regards to Judsor Hicks and Williams and /Walker, Steve Breckingridze and Webster Williams, the ragtime comedians, are making good singing “How de do man” and “Not with my money;” they send regards to Harvey Goodall, Andrew Quinn and all friends The two Blacks, Perry and Louie, are stil holding them, singing “Clyde, 0” anc “Lam, lam, lam,” and receiving three o four encores nightly; they send regards tc Mr, and Mrs, Jenkins, Thomas Young, the clarionetist, eends regards to all friends “Kitten” Irvin, the cornetist, sends regard to Dock W. Hittman and Tom Lane. : « ¢* ae See ese Beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Honseley, departed this life at the resi dence of his parents, 1147 Poplar street, Cincinnati, O , on Monday, July 8, 1901, After a first and very successful season with Richards é& Pringle’s famou: Georgia minstrels, he yielded to ax illness of two months patient duration. He was convalescent slowly, to all ap- pearances, when suddenly his heart strings trembled and broke under the strain of life, and that inevitable reaper, death, claimed him as his own. He was very young, having seen but 15 years of life, and his prospects for a brilliant ‘musica: career were more than encouraging. Naturally his death oc- casioned a crushing sorrow in the hearts of his family and friends. Matt., in response to a telegram sent to the Housely Bros., arrived in Cincinnati in time to view, for the last time, the re- mains of his brother. GREATER NEW YORK. — Billy Joknson’s “A Trip to Coontown’” com. pany closed a two weeks’ engagement at the Midland Beach Theatre, The show gave great satisfaction and was quite success. Billy Johnson and Jesse Shipp essayed the leading roles in the farce, and they were backed up in fine shape by the following well-known people: Bob Kelly, Geo, Catlin, Al. and Cacil Watts, Jack Brown, Farber and Davis, Alice Mackay, Mattie Wilkes, Cyrene and Odessa Warren. 8. H. Dudley, the clever comedian, was in the city Sunday on business He reports that Tom Brown's Tronbadours are playing to fine business through the ‘New England states. Mr. Dudley left Monday for Springfield, Mass., where he rejoins the show. Simpson and Pittman, high-class musical artists, are appearing this week before large and appreciative andiences at Proctor’s Fifth Ave Theatre. These gentlemen are musicians of no mean ability and are great favorites in the metropolis. “Dude” Kelly, of the trio of Yeager, Kelly and Yeager, who was on the bill at Sinnel’s Casino, Suffern, N. Y., last week, has returned to the city, and is workiag this week at Dietrick’s Casino. Miss Florine Wallace, comedienne, was in the city Sunday from New Brans. wick, N. J., where she has been a big favorite with her “coon” songs. Miss Wallace has been engaged for this week at Monoham’s Music Hall, Kelly, Yea- ger and Yeager are with Joe Moore's show at Dietrick's Casino this week Ernest Hogan in a budget of new songs continues @ big favorite on the New York Roof. The big Austrailian-show, of which we spoke several weeks ago, seems tobe one of those things that “was to be.” Oneof the promoters says that the trip has been postponed indefi- nitely, in the meantime those that had agreed to go with the company are now quite busy hustling around looking for something on this side of the water. Black Primrose has just closed an en- gagement of eight weeks at Lawrence's Pavillion, Coney Island. Bradford and Carter with their “picks” are in the city. Billy and Madrid Jackson are ix town again, and Billy is as busy as ever around among the agents. Hilly is hustler. Bailey's big colored show at Bergen Beach continues a strong at traction, ss ee | Willie Turk, baritone, goes Eust soor to fill engagements. A Manager's Praise and Advice Manager W. I. Swain, of Swain’s Nashville Students, enroute with Paw- nee Bill’s Wild West, writes from Fair- bault, Minn: “For the first time in my history Lam giving an after concert with a big tent show with colored talent excluaively. When ! first submitted the proposition to Major Lillie, (Pawnee Bill) he scorned the idea and éelared it impossible, ad- mitting, however, if the talent could be procured that’ were reliable and agree- able they would prove a strong attrac- tion. Later in the spring Mr. Lillie visited. my Nashville Students on the road, which was unknown to me or Mr. Lowery, and after seeing how a first- class colored company was, and could be presented, it only took a short time to make a contract to place my company with his big show for the tenting season of 1901. So thoroughly was Mr. Lillie taken up with my company that I had uo trouble to make a good contract, and he agreed to many concessions, such as furnishing transportation for my private car, separate dining room for my color- ed people, special tableanx for them in parade etc From the very first show, opening date, the concert commenced to get more money than it ever had be- fore, but I was dissapointed in people, and the conduot of some of the ladies I engaged at first came very near termi- nating my vontract, but I assured the management that I conld and would eventually ‘procure the desired people, “Thave made many changes, and at mee were thoroughly disgusted, but thanks to all I now have a model com- ‘pany with Daniel and Mrs. Washing. ton in charge; the DeVar sisters, (Zenoba Cole and Pearl Millinder, both of St. Louis) are the only original people I have with me. The greatest trouble I find with colored talent, they want a ‘big salary contract. Unreliable man- agers that will offer big contracts can procure talent over reliable managers that offer a smaller salary but never miss paying promptly. - “With all my troubles, disappoint- ments and worry trying to establish a reputation for the colored man in this work, I have been amply repaid, fin- ancially and socially, as I now have a model company, and everything is work- ing the best. If I only could find a few more colored people without faults, like ‘the Black Prince,” Daniel E. ‘Washington, and the only P. G. Low- ery. While Mr. Lowery is not with me this season, he is my band leader and manager with my winter show. “When colored people learn the value of fulfilling their obligations, the value of adollar and the value of their repu- tation, managers will gladly open wide the doors of their amusement enter- prises and colored talent will be a head- liner, as their ability is unquestionable.” E. J. Burton, leader of the Alabama Quartette with Richards & Pringle’s Georgia Minstrels, sends regards to the leader of the Fountain City Quartette; write. Lloyd Cooper sends regards to James P. Jones, “Piccolo” Jones, Bailey, Jno, E. Jackson ond John Eason and Julius ©. Lucky of St. Louis; write him at Seattle, Wash. Editor “Woodbine.” —‘In reply to an tiem in the last edition of The Freeman by P. G. Lowery of the Sells Bros. Fore. paugh vaudeville company, I wish to announce to Mr. Lowery through this paper that Mr. Inman, of Coney Island, also has ghost walk twice a week, viz. Wednesday and Sanday, and each time pays as much as the Sells Bros., Fore- paugh vatdeville does once a week. I also wish to be remembered to Captain Arobie and his crew of cooks and wait- ers.”” ELMER Mason. Palestine News. Palestine, ‘Tex., Special.—Pay for your paper when you get it, if you don't you (will be dropped. Mr. T. F. Thompson is repre senting the Honston _Independ- ent. Mr, Abbie Thomas has gone to Dallas. If you want a nice meal callon WANTED Man and wife also two good Comedians for Forepaugh-Sells’ Vaudeville show aires: G. LOWERY, «n ronte with Forepangh & Sells Brothers’ Cirens, route in The Freeman, es WANTED FOR ) . Johnson & Stater’s Colored Minstrels Musicians that double in brass, Tenor singer to double drums. Address JOHNSON & STATER fr todays ta Ft. Worth, Texas- S90GS HHH IHHHOLGOOOGHOOSOOOO®” $ «A Coon With fhe Raglan Craze” * Soy, * $ SONG AND CHORUS. ; S sessce, | QE SeeBaiey 7S emtans <> p2Stemps || Firet Edition Just Published The y @ cory. | Prettiest Cooa Song ver Presented : E. C. KNOX & CO., Music Publishers, > 818 N. Capitol Avenue, - - - - INDIANAPOLIS, IND. QOPDDSOSOHHGHHS1S SHS OOHESOOSOH Lew Hall's Ragtime Opera Company Season will open in R. R. Church's Auditorium, Memphis, Tenn., July 90, WANTED—Ladies and Gentlemen, those double in- brass preferred. Address LEW HALL, 18 Avery St., Memphis, Tenn. ey WANTED for King & Bush’s | .,,, i i Jone F001 icians and Performers who Big Colored Minstrels---God Musicians and Performers who No, 1 band and orchestra leader. Clarionet player and trap drummer write at once, Good knockabout team musical act or novelty act, that can double. Booked solid for 40 weeks; rehearsal begins August the 20th, 1901. State all you do and lowest mer jn first letter. ‘There will be plenty of comfort on our ears, Address W. M. MAK, 1128 First Avenue or KING & BUSH, 20334 18th Street, Birmingham, Ala. | _N. B,—This company has the suppors of three more companies. a WANTED-LOOK. WANTED Oolored Comedians, Singers, Dancers and Musicians, especially firstolas* second violin and Srombone players. "Ase good sketch teams that can change “both malo aud female, Firstolass banjo player or musical team for Summors Bros.” Ninaweb Park, Louisville, yr, for ‘comiiag summer season beginning about June Istand ending about Oct. ist. Address all communica- tons for particulars aud information to Geo. W. Temple, Agent, 21) Linden Square, Louls- ville, Ky. Please send stamps for reply. Parties who have answered write again. ES @BOCOLORED Porformers and Musicians Wanted for “A Rabbit’s Foot” Comedy Go., Both Male and Female. Those doubling brass given preference, Show booked solld. for Sb wonks.” Rehearsal comuoncos later p rbot Juiy at Tampa ia State all you do wad low: estenlary in fret letter, Notimofor idle correspondence. Ladies send photo. Taclose stan, forreply, Kickers, maahors, boszers, disorganizers and would-br. hoad liners save stamps ‘Don't write, as I knowall of you, | Address PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fla. gad Blne Gnee ym Stage EL ore Chas. Greene. John Hunter the tonsorial artist is always ready todo your work. Mr. Ab Golespie is night porter at the Nolen. Mr. Ben Carson and Chas, Williams are still barbering on Spring street. Read The Freeman only 5 cents a copy onsale at Chas. Green’s every Saturday and Sunday. Mr.J. M. McMeans has purchased a lot on the corner of Mulberry and Calhoun streets. Call on Chas. Greene for a square meal. Rev. Dale filled his pulpit on the7th he preached to a crowded house, collection $28.29. Rev. Trapp’s revival meeting under the tent is doing good in the cause of God nightly. He is assisted by some of our ablest divines. Mr. Jack Miller is convalescent. Rev. Hamilton of the Saint Paul M. 5. is assisting Rev. ‘Trapp. Mr. Alfred Barron the affable bell hop at the Nolen is a drawing card among the ladies, Miss Jennie Camp- bell of Hopkinsville, Ky., is in our city she will make Palestine her future home. Call on Dock McMeans for The Free- man. Mrs, Ashe, of Hunterville, passed through the city enroute to Cincinnati, Ohio. Miss Annie Taylor has been sicklisted. Miss Lenora Studevant is doing nicely. Born to Wille Freeman ‘and wifes bouncing girl on the 10th ‘Mr. William Warmack spent Saturday in the city. Mr. Clarence Walton made fa flying trip to Waco, Tex. Mr. Whittie Perry arrived in the city from San Antonio, Tex. Mr. Kob Jones is out for duty again. Mr. Forest Wells has resumed his old duties again as a coachman at Mrs, Rady’s, New readers of The Freeman: Miss Jennie Campbell, Mr. Chester Williams, Enock Galvin, Tom Hall, and Tommy Davis. Mr. Philip Taylor has returned from Crockett, Tex. ‘News Notes Mobile, Ala., Special.—The excursion of the State Street Sunday school to King’s Beach, July 9, was the largest of the season, having twelve coaches filled. The Draymens’ Union will give a grand excursion to New Orleans Aug. bth, The following committee left to make arrangements: John Saunders and Ea Turner. Miss Jessie Fisher of 9719 State street is visiting friends in Quincy and Augusta, Ill. Mrs. Mersie Dewelt of New York City, has arrived in the city and will reside here with her son, Mr. and Mrs. S. Miller. Goming Direct from Madison Square Garden The Only Shows that Can and Do Ex- hibit in New York City. The Big One and Bigger Than Ever. INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY. ONE DAY ONLY JULY 3 ?AdamF i N iAdamForepaugh’s Sells Brothers’ 20th Century Colossus. aD Ae: (a Ae) EC, fuel “he Si re ie re Br AN SAW — Gia) N= sy SShieFincne” I” LEDHANS: a-Circuses-2 Menageries-2 Hippodromes All: Stars---All Features 1000 PEOPLE--500 HORSES | ‘Tnelading the Enropean Sensation Ten Famous Picchianis | Artistic Acrobatic 800 Arenic Champion Stars §Wountless unique, exclusive features. Capt. Woodward’s SEA LIONS “Not a disapointing moment in the whole display, “peal after peal of applause from the eee AY Ban ‘onsior consolidated clrchs was ewilder- ing amusing, thrilling."—N Y Journal. ‘4'Herds of Performing Elephants. MINTING, the Marvel = "32S 25 ALL-STAR CLOWNS STARR, the shooting stat-G$2Dive ‘THE 5 POTTERS RYAN, WEITZEL & ZORELLA Floating Horizontal Bars Gore its tad Silccoriog Glories wil be seen in THE GRAND STREET PARADE Admission 50c: Children under 9, 25¢ On the day of Frhibition, numbered coupon, actually reserved seats. may be secured at HUDER’S DRUG STORE. Patronize our advertisers, THE BOOK CONCERN — COURT'S INVESTIGATION AT THE HANDS OF THE BISHOPS’ BOARD. % FIGURES DO NOT LIE Although, They May Get “Mixed”? Sometimes--Two Sets of Books are Kept--A Clash of Authority by Editor and Manager. Book Concern, I undertake the task with some relnctance, but with determi- ration to be clear and just. ‘The preachers and people of the A. M. E. church are becoming more and ore intelligent and are showing con. < derable desire to know the factual facts about many things which received no attention afew yearssgo. Noman can give satisfaction concerning his de- partment by simply reporting it in an eloqnent speech; once he could bat not now. The people want facts and figures and when they have them they study them. They are not bewildered by long columns of figures but oan read what- ever story they tell. It would be a good thing if every general officer appreciated the meaning of this and would strive to give full and correct reports. ‘There has been a great deal of talk about the affairs of the Book Concern, some of it has been correct and some has not been correct. Dr. R. H. W. Leake has been working under ‘many serious disadvantages and should be indgea with extreme charity. In the first place he did not seek the office but wanted to be Missionary Sec- retary. His friends could not give him this and took advantage of the strong sentiment against returning to a general office any one who had been a candidate for the episcopate and rushed him into the office of business manager. He had no particular fitness for this office and did not enter upon it with any special zeal or ambition. It has only been since his fighting qualities were aroused that he has done much hustling. Affairs got into such a condition that at the Council in June the Bishops ap- pointed Bishops H. M. Turner, B. T. Tanner, B. F. Lee, . 8. Smith and W. B, Derrick to investigate the matter and gave them fall power to do whatever, 1m their judgment, circumstances might demand. They assembled at the Book Honse on July 11th and held a session for two days and then took a recess to allow the manager time to explain what had become of a goodly sum of money that was not accounted for in his books. A resolution was adopted instructing the proper authorities to suspend the manager if things did mot go right. This is in brief a concise and perfectly fair statement of recent events. In order that those interested may have a clearer insight it is best to dis- cuss several other phases of the affairs. Printed reports have been circulated which show that from April to April the total receipts were $22,106 70. The expenditures for wages, stock and all other expenses amount to but $9,860 00 for the year which would leave a balance of $12,746.70. The indebtedness is in- creased while the assetts are but #1,- 217,50 greater. This leaves $11,529.11 for which to account. In his report the manager accounts for # great deal of this but somehow his books did not. The previous year it appears that there was paid out for Recorder and Review paper $1,439.00 but in his printed report Manager Leake claims to haye paid out last year for Recorder paper alone the sum of $4116 04. Thus in item after item the printed report cut down the surplus until all but abont $2,200 were in some way absorbed but it was discovered that there were two sets of books and that neither one or both together would ac- count for the surplus, It also appeared that there is no actual increase in bus- iness done or stock produced and the question arose hy should it cost a0 much more to do the same or less business? ‘When Doctor Leake entered upon his duties he found an indebtedness of $11,263 60 and at the end of his firet year he reports an indebtedness of $14,- 689 47 which is an increase of $3,495 87; add to this the $12746.70, concerning the expenditure of which more explan- ation is asked and you have the sam of $16,172 57, from which deduct the re- ported increase in assetts of $1,217.59 and there still remains $14,954 98, con- cerning which questions are asked. ‘Those who will study carefally Man- ager Leake's printed report will see that in his report of receipts as #22 106.. 70 he inelndes $8,049 02 which he item- izes as loans. When he entered office he found an indebtedness for loans of $2,945 69 which would make the total indebtedness for loans $11,094 61 which does not include the mortgage. His printed report claims that he has paid on loans the sum of $5,464 12, this should THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORi:D NEWSPAPER for. He has increased the total indebt- edness $3,425.87 while his printed report shows that from business done and donations and appropriations received his total receipts, outside of loans, was $13,820.89, which is $612.55 less than was taken in from same sources during the lowest year of the past quadrennium and $1,763 89 less than the highest year of same period and yet it cost $3,425.87 more to do business during this year of falling off. In short it is reported by high author- ity that the committee of bishops were much perplexed, and upon motion of Bishop Smith decided to take a recess so.as to remain intact as a committee until the manager either gives satis- faction or. is dealt with according to their best judgment. All of the difficulties may simply be due to the inexperience of the manager and the church should with patience wait and give hima chance. Dr. Ast- wood was expelled for making an im- proper use of $137.00 of church funds which indicates that the authorities will proteot the funds of the church and the people have no cause to feel uneasy. This only is to be remembered, the affairs of the manager must be most clearly explained. Thus far there is nothing said against him more than that his report does not give satisfaction. That is as relates to money matters but there was another serious question that came up for adjustment; it was between the editor and the manager. For some- time the Editor, Dr. H. T. Johnson has been complaining against certain in- fringements upon his rights by Dr. Leake. ‘The discipline gives to the editor absolute control of the literary and news departments of the Christian Recorder but the fact that the manager has the power to hire, pay and discharge the printers gives him the mastery of the composing room. Dr. Johnson has been complaining that frequently the manager has as- sumed editorial control and forced the printers to leave out articles sent in by. the actual editor and to insert other matter furnished by the manager, and that in short Dr. Leake, as @ matter of fact, exercised all of the powers of editor. The church never intended this, for even under snch conditions as resulted in the election of Dr Leake as manager not even in the wildest burst of excite- ment would he have been mede an editor. Dr. Johnson appealed to Bishop Derrick, the president of the board, and he ordered Dr. Leake to observe the discipline but no attention was paid to this; then a number of the other bishops united in issuing a like order, this was ignored; then the board made a similar order, this was ignored likewise, and Dr. Leake quietly went on defiant and determined; the committee that sat on the 11th passed a, resolution advising that Dr. Leake be suspended if he is guilty of like offense again. What the reault will be is to be seen. Dr. Leake, it is said, rales the con- ferences of North Carolina and has the whip hand over Bishop Gaines, and these facts together with his record as a fighter on the general conference floor render him a character that seems to inspire much caution on the part of those dealing with him. It is said that he is the head of a combination that has set out to make Bishop Gaines the ruler of the bench and to unite the votes of his district with those of the eighth and to take control of the delegations from the districts of Bishops Salters, Lee, Tanner and Tnrner, and thos rale the charch. They say that these bishops cannot control their men and that Bishops Derrick, Grant, Arnett and Shaffer do not represent enough to counteract them. According to this plan it is proposed that few of the old delegates in South Carolina shall be re-elected. Recent events at Allen University would indicate that Bishop Gaines has no part in this movement. Many have come to regard the talk asa mere Dini, anyhow it will not protect any one in wrong doing. Even Dr. Leake will have to depend a great deal upon his work and merits for fatare favors. He is up against some men who ‘cannot easily be binffed or intimidated. "He is under bonds as the custodian of church fands and is under inspection as a general officer and will quite likely be held to more or less strict account for faithfal performance of his duty, the same as are others. His attempt to crush out Dr. H. T. Johnson has certain- granting the manager's request to in- crease the mortgage indebtedness, ‘Were the Concern a bank an expert would be hired to examine its affairs ‘and correct conclusion could be quick- ly reached, but under the circumstances we should be willing to wink st much if by so doing there is a chance of sav- ing our valuable plant. ‘The bishops are asserting themselves and measure up to their duty nobly and will not beso easily brushed aside as some have predicted. Dr. Chappelle says that Bishop Grant is divorced from the Sonth but he will find himself up against one of the sturdiest giants of his life. In the soil of Texas Bishop Grant has deposited the sacred remains of his wife and this tells his heart story. Bishop Grant has no earthly ties but duty, and lives on the heights far re- moved from the bickerings and tricks of the venal church politician. J. M. HENDERSUN, 2924 Fitzwater St., Philadelphia, Pa. PE ane DIRS, er Sar ey DP 1QUANALISTS YN ee Wp GAL A EPARY pn ND per ats. Say TON AY a ER By Charles Alexander. Etidorhpa; John Uri Loyd. Doda, Mead & Co., New York. Etidorhpa is a work of rare genius. It is book that will live and prosper for an indefinite period Its scientific speculations and revelations place the reader in a very strange and unusual position—a position just between the natural and the spiritaal—jast between physics and metaphysics, In weirdness and imageries the work is simply mar- velous It is smooth and melodions in diction, brilliant in thought, strong in its presentation of new scientific facts. mysterious in its alchemy, awesome in its occultism, sweet and beautifal, yes, fascinating in its spiritual infinence upon the reader. So fresh, elegant, 5 ea i et ee Pe Bes y we i s oe \ ee * ' Author of Etidorhpa. pure, intense, it takes hold of the read- er’s attention and holds it from the very first word to the closing line. “My name is Etidorhpa,” exclatms the most lovable character in the book, ‘The uni verse bows to my authority, stars and suns, enamored, pnisate and throb in space and kiss each other in waves of light; atoms cold embrace and cling to- gether; stractures inanimate aftiliate with and attract inanimate stractares; bodies dead to other noble passions are not dead to love The savage beast, under my enchantment, creeps to her lair and gently purrs over her offspring: even man becomes less violent and sheathes his weapon and smothers his hatred as I soothe nis passions beside the loved ones in the privacy of his home. _ ‘Thave been known under many titles, and have confronted many people Strike my name from Time's record, and the lovely daughters of Zeus and Dione wonld disappear; and with them would vanish the grace and beauty of woman; the sweet conception of the Froth Child of the Cyprus Sea wonld be lost; Venus, the Goddess of Love, would have no place in song, and Love herself, the holiest conception of the post, man's superlative conception of Heaven's most precious charms, would be buried with the myrtle and the rose. My name is Etidorhpa; interpret it rightly, and you have what has been to humanity the essence of love, the mother of all that ennobles. He who loves a wife wor: ships me; she who, in turn, makes s home happy, is typical of me. I am Etidorhpa, the beginning and the end of earth. Behold in me the antithesis of envy, the opposite of malice, the enemy of sorrow, the mistress of life the queen of immortal bliss, * * * “With the charm of the maiden pure I combine the devotion of wife and the holiness of mother. Take from the life of man the treasures I embody and he will be homeless, childless, loveless. * * Love may guide a tyrant or actuate a eaint, may make man torture his fellow or strive to ease bis pain. * * * Love ‘rales the world and typical of man’s in- eT RRA nicer | A 1% | Pree Ra a a ceut box 2 E 4 our ciach, For pid take by ol dawg gala E FD BVEANS | | : YSPEPSIA E i ISCS« Kel He he Ae. weed tensest, holiest love, I, Etidorhpa, stand the Soul of Love Supreme.” I-am-the-man-who-did-it is the most remarkable conception we have seen in any work of fiction for some time. In fact, we think that nothing has thus far been produced that will measure up to this wonderful work in the peculiar field selected by the author. Wilberforce, Ohio. The safest, surest cure for corns ten cents by mail. Moxon Liniment Co, Mt. Clemens, Mich. Send for it now, MIDSUMMER REDUOTION. Every intelligent and race- loving family in the United States should have their home supplied with Race journal. If you are in sympathy with the Progress of your race you will read its literature Why not read the best? The Freeman is the recognized paper of the race. ‘We are now offering a proposi- tion within the reach of all. For 30 days we will eend The Free- man to any address for one year for the small sum of ONE DOLLAR. We will send ssm- ples to any address so requesting it. Preminms FREE with each subseription. Write for particu- lars, ONE YEAR-ONE DOL- LAR. FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI To Organize an Educational Conven- tion in August. Roxie, Miss, Special —Franklin comnty, Miss., will organize an educa- tional convention at Roxie, Miss, Fri- day and Saturday Aug. 2, 3, 1901 Realizing the fact that the state gives only four months term of school, it will be the object of the convention to raise money enough to add four months more to the public school term and to snch echools as will be decided upon by the convention, thereby ranning the school eight months instead of four. The Franklin and Lincoln County Associa- tion, the churches, and colored citizens in general are expected to be deeply interested in this grand movement. Parents should be more interested in their children than to rear themup fitted only for gamblers, jail birds, penitentiaries ete. Every one should come to this meeting and manifest his convern in this effort. During the organization no churches, nor individuals will be charged any fee to become members. We trust that the churches of Franklin Co, composing a partof Franklin and Lincoln County Associa- tion will send delegates or representa- tives of same to tms meeting. We sincerely hope that every one will come prepared to help us in this struggle and unite ourselves into an educational band. There will’ be several race leaders to make speeches on the days above mentioned and we look forward to a large attendance. Don't fail to meet us. Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black’s Hotel, Evansyil.e, sna., every Saturday. tf New Orleans News. New Orleans, La., Spevial—The Young Men’s Providence gave their picnic at the Fair Ground on Monday July 1. The Sanday school was invited to their pionic during the day free. There was only one 8. 8., that went out and that was the Zion ‘Traveler 8. S. No. 2. They went ont as usual in special trolly cars the first car arrived at9 a. m, taking the children to the park and then through the city to the Fair Ground. The 8. S., was under the management of the Supt. G. 8. King and Mrs. 5. Hayes and among the others that assisted were Mr. T. R. Hickenson, A. Mitobell, Thos. Voltare and I. King. TheS S, gave thanks to the chairman, Mr. Jno. Boyd and all of his assistants for the curtesy given them Every one enjoyed themselves. There were plenty of refreshments free to all of the friends, ‘There was a grand exercise at the Zion Traveler B. C., on EDUCATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. ‘ ee en a, en aa ress a Se Seo BE SS . <p Nommens, ~ eon ee a See Pea et Beer BE ASPs, Sie os (OPE Nl Sek ie et ee eae ee ae, Roar Cre Knowles Building Boys? Hall. Stone Hall. Girk? Hall Model 1 ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education, “Collese, Nor tual, College Praparatory and English, High School courses, with tedustrial Training. “Cc N% advantages in Muste and Printing. Athletics for boys. Physical culture for gine eet and training, Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the Rist Wann Le in October “For catalogue and information, address aay President HORACE BUMSTEAD, » » eee Opens October 7th~Zifeiconrseis tives outs Including lighting the subject, operating, developing, retouching, photo printing, photo mounting, finishing, coloring photos and photo novelties of all descriptions, These oe branch of business where race prejadice is less operated than in photography. People lay aside their prejudice when it comes to getting the best results on their tacen, We guarantee to put our pupils through in three months, Diploma and three months’ sounc $100.00. Best teachers in United States and Europe will instruct in different branches Room and board will be furnished in St, Paul for $300 per week, and suitable reductase made in railroad fare, Address with self addressed envelope, Shepherd Photo Co,, and School of Photography, ST. PAUL, MINN. At Liberty for next session, and would like hear from Principals or Presidents of Sohools aud Universities Voice Culture a Specialty. Address till cio. ber ist, 1901, RICHARD H. BROOKS, Alexandria, Va. ae Brightness and Enerey—Not Color-Achteres Success] Eaward Tnivarcity i>, 5 at ee CEES ae whoare making a comfortable in. Somme from the sale of may celebrated follet preparations are several coy ord indies; and to every. bright fwomanreaterot The freeman there Tran opportunity. offering that Should fend €o pleasant and profits Bie bosnen acing acagent for me either in conjunction with the busi- ness in which she may now be oc- cant, (as dressmaking, millinery, far dressing, ete.) or simply as canvassers ‘Ladies who are anxious to earn money aod those who are desitons kalding to the income they already enjoy should write me for intorma- tion, terms to agents, ete. Address Mrs. Gervaise Graham, MANUFACTURER OF Celebrated Toilet Preparations 1250 Michgan Ave, CHICAGO, ILL © like out 22 inches long, short stem made of black’ kinky hair. Sent postpaid on re- RNS ceipt of mo $1.00 EY) Oc bays a pair of black kinky ue i) hair Braids 16 inches long. Rea 300 buys a Single Braid kinky Fiegie| _baie 10 inches long. Hovey, Bangs Hair Pin and Orna- Baath ments of every description. mae?) _ st figfig@ie) Most complete line of hair pete goods in this country for fe) Colored People a ‘Send stamp for EY Woll Illustrated Cata- ps Jogue. T.W.TAYLOR 39 Congress St., DeTRorr, Micu. [In writing please mention ‘The Freeman, F M0 ROPS) Lees, etesale tarry aden J fememy feof, won ef r o Enceess, Havocared many thous- A . iy DR, onze’s ooxo, Si Bora Atlanta, Ga, -_ Thursday July 4, the programme wa: rendered in an excellent manner; Mr. A. Mitchell addressed the andience, “How Laymen can help the Pastors;” solo by Mra, 8. Hayes, “Beautifal Home of the Soul;” paper by Mrs. Jeffry, “Missionary Work.” “Mr, H. 8. Styles gave grand dramatical concert at the St Elizabeth Hall, it was a grand one and well attended. Mrs, Amanda Johneor died Monday July 8. She has been » good and faithfal member of the Zior Traveler church and society. The faneral took place from the church ai 4 o'clock Tuesday evening. The pastor Rev. R. W. Williams officiating. Sh leaves a daughter, mother, two sister and three brothers to mourn their loss Freeman Stations Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The most pops ular of all Negro journals, The Freeman, ean be secured at: Ideal hotel, 417 N. Cherry street; Kelly's restaurant, Maxwell passage; Davis's shoe shop, 313 Ash street; Brown building of H. Cole; Palace of Surets, 417 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street, Master Goodman; B, Z, Eakin, general agent and ‘reporter, 512 Cedar street, ‘phone 3343. Ring 4, Howard University MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Colieses. ‘Thirey-fourth session, 1001 aud lat) will bo gin October Ist, 190i. Tultion feo in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80; Pharmacy College, $10, All studenta rust register before Octover 12 16h Forse logue or further information, ayyly to ¥F. J, SHADD, M.D, secretary, 901 B Street, N. W., Washington, City. TRAIGHT UNIVERSIT New Orleans, Louisiana ‘This well known institution opens its thirty- third sean Session Uctober 1, Il. Will maintain its = Feputation for excellence of School work and careful hoine training Oarpentry, Sewing, Printing, ete., a part of the regular course. Has Grammar, Normal and Collose depart ment. Pupils enrolled last session Sst. Ofer and instructors ®t. Healthful aud conventsat loom fon We have a plenannt boarding. dew mont anda good scHool for your boys and iins. ‘Write for catalogue with terms, eto. to E. C. LITTLE, 2420 Canal Street, New Orleans, La. ehatty Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical College Walden University ‘The next season opens, Sept. 4, 11. This 18 the largest medical school in the world for colored students, About one half of the educated colored physicians of the Southern states, are grad- aates of this college. For catalogue and further inforstios, address G. W. HUBBARD. M. D., Dean. SNASHYIELE, Tess, U Eckstein Norton Y CANE SPRING, KY. Offersi[ndustrial, Normal and College train- ing alike to male and female. It is strictly religions, non sectarian and. supsor'el by voluntary contributions. “schoo! ojien the first Monday in October, Students received any month during the year. The time to Gnish any course is the least pos-ible con sistant with thorough work. For all information address REV CH PARRISH. D. D President, Cane Spring, Bullitt Co. , Ky. BESTEDUCATION Normal, Industrial, Mauasical,, Collegiate. Over 30 teachers. ae Non-Sectarian, No Saloons est Berea College Address (£0, T.FAIRCHILD, LL. D., BEREA, BY. LADIES! 02 stesta'Price Go cp te Pn os ope aD.) tonend “WANTED Ba BBERN ‘ii sample of Po-Sep-Co, a delightful Toilet War, ‘Cincinnati Perfume Co., Cincinnati 0 De partment D ay Established NR CAREY'S Sob2°! “fani- guretad Dermatology, oven fat eee a ae Oey Behn oD Bloungiven endo foe Tne, ee Seer aot ate tuneanat 0 OX-BLOOD TABLETS "aaa" digestion, Nervousness. Bieah prod wer. Equal Hees oh oe eBetoce Plan in Ue or gain 10 lbs. a month. 1! are Fa ee a ee inne ae treatment." Inciove ide for post: EB ert te one 91.6 HENBERSO TT Clarinda, 10mm a ge A Arst~clase bal FOR SALE 08 inho ailding callod Auld Hou, avec shop, stare ate ne see i face ‘Puce, Wesnington, Pa | NEW WAY Polishing Shoes. No dirt sticks to st: ga65 12 lean; shines like mirror, you aye 20°2!28 9 Sagi il bo emt to any Mr GENTS. If you want fine shoes don t= | Address to Box 44. Hebron, N. Dak. Want Ads. NEW WAY RACE GLEAMINGS. T. Antonia Palmer, of Chicago brother of Miss Gertrude Imogene Palmer, the violinist, won the Evening News medal, the first prize for the most scholarly essay on patriotism. Master Palmer is a graduate of the Dore school. Mr. John D Clinton, Jr., president of the "First Colored Bank North," Philadelphia, Pa., has issued a call for a "National Bankers' Association" to meet at Buffalo, N. Y., September 26-28 inclusive. *** The gifts made to colleges during the month of June this year are estimated at $12,000,000. The largest gift was that made to Washington University St. Louis, by Samuel S. Cupples and Robert S. Brookings and which amounted to $5,000,000. The only educational institution in the Southern States receiving a gift was the Booker Washington school for colored youths at Tuskegee. A new enterprise has opened up in Kansas City, known as the Kansas City Kansas, Embalming and Cabinet Company. It is owned and controlled entirely by Negroes, amongst whom are some of the most successful business men of that city. The Negro Conference which convened at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute opened Wednesday morning the 17th inst. President H. B. Frissell made the welcome address. The conference was a beneficial one. *** Recently Mr. Edward K. Paxon, of Philadelphia, presented to the Board of Directors a home for aged and in fitted colored people of that city. It is located on the 44th street and Girard avenue. Mr. Warren Coleman of Concord, N. C., in that city of 6,000 inhabitants owns 237 houses and lots. --- The trustees of the several townships of Crawford county, Indiana, have finished the enumeration of the white and colored male inhabitants of Crawford county over the age of twenty-one years, and report a total of 3,309 whites and one colored. The latter is an old blind Negro who has lived on the farm of Abram Sheckels for over fifty years. The Raines Oven Company of Fort Wayne, Ind., has reorganized, and will hereafter be known as The Raines Oven Manufacturing Company, with capital stock of $10,000. They have put on the market 900 shares at $5 per share, and can be had at the office of the Company. They propose to manufacture ovens, portable and stationary, Patent Gridirons and Electric Transfer. This company is composed entirely of colored men, and the members desire the prominent men of the race to investigate the same. James Smith, president; J. R. Walker, secretary; and Moses Moton, treasurer. *** The twenty-second annual meeting of the National Afro-American Press Association will be held in Bethel A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa., Tuesday, August 6, 1901. The meeting will be on the ground where the first Afro-American church in America was erected, and where the bones of the great founder now rest in a tomb but recently made for him. All editors or publishers of bona fide newspapers and periodicals published in the interest of the Afro-American race are entitled to membership in the Association. Each publication has but one vote. The time selected for the meeting is THE MOWER That will Kill all the Weeds in your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut so they do not go to seed, and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and weeds will disappear. The Clipper will do it. Send for catalogue and prices. CLIPPER LAWN MOWER CO. NORRISTOWN, PA. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. just one day prior to the meeting of the National Afro-American Council, so that it will be convenient for editors who attend that meeting to be present at the Press Association. A special rate of a fare and a third on the certificate plan has been granted on all railroads to persons attending the National Afro-American Council, and editors may take advantage of that and attend both meetings. It is hoped that the session will be largely attended. Cyrus Field Adams, President; Geo. L Knox, Vice-President; Wm. H. Steward, Treasurer; A. L. Manley, Secretay; and T. Thos. Fortune; Chairman Executive Committee. WORTHY OF SUPPORT New Thoughts, New Ideas and the New Achievements of the Race are weekly exemplified in The Freeman. It should be in the home of every race loving Negro. NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE. For THIRTY days we will send the paper to any address for ONE year for ONE DOLLAR. SUBSCRIBE NOW. Samples sent FREE. HERE AND THERE The setting hen isn't the lazy one. The geologist should be a good oarsman. It's the high temperature that lays us low. The bathing girl is sometimes hard to suit. A frieze on the wall isn't in it with one in the ice chest. The fellows who spout the most poetry seldom make the best husband. Dog fanciers are not the only people who report a rushing business in growlers. The woman who goes shopping makes counter charges against her husband. Wouldn't it be a good plan to send old General Humidity off to the Philippines? It doesn't do you any good to kick if somebody else is going to get the benefit of it. Wigg—"He is a young man of promise." Wagg—"I prefer a young man who pays." DeTanque—"What is Guzzler crowing about?" O'Soaque—"His ability to drink unlimited cocktails." Wigwag—"A man can't get through life without push." Guzzler—"Nor through a beer saloon door." They had been discussing the weather. "Let us talk about something pleasant," said the Wise Guy. "I had frosted feet last winter," volunteered the Simple Mug. Hoax—"Those two fellows seem to be having quite a heated argument." Joax—"Yes; and I'll venture to say they are arguing about the best way to keep cool."—"Oh, I am the prodigal son," he cried, With a loud and a indicuous laugh, As he oled the girls at the bathing hour And watched for the fatted call! Interesting Notes. Bristol, Tenn., Special.—Business amongst our people is looking up very much. We have now an enterprising grocery store run upon the co-operative plan with several of our best citizens at the helm, such as J. Wesley Davis, Dr. E. O. Woodward, Rev. C. H. Johnson and others whom we feel sure will make the affair a success. We have also a first class restaurant recently opened with an ice cream parlor attached that has proven very successful under the management of Messrs. Will Fay Burdette and Dr. E. O. Woodward. As an undertaker we have Mr. Frank Wood. He has a monopoly on the entire business among our people therefore his business will doubtless grow rapidly. We have plumbers, carpenters, brick masons, stone masons and other industries represented here. The National Industrial Beneficial Co., is doing an excellent business in the twin city. They have an office situated in the business part of the city with Mr. Wm. Mead as superintendent and Miss Lillian Pace clerk. Miss Mary Davis recently returned from an extensive trip in the East which she reports very enjoyable. Miss Bessie C. Wilson one of the brilliant and efficient teachers has just returned from a very pleasant visit in Virginia. Mrs. Whiteman of Wilmington, N.C., will arrive soon to visit her daughters Mrs. Carrie K. Davis and Mrs. C. Steward. Mrs. Lena Moore, wife of one of our most popular carpenters has gone to the home of his father in the country for recreation. We have several very successfu BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are franks pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozone has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozone as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Knotty some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying and Scurf can not live after Ozone h from falling out. It will restore gray hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but wh you to use hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drow outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the the hair are seen in a day or two af- The price of Ozone is 50c. a bob this liberal offer, which is good at at to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozone and one which makes black skin bright, rou skin diseases. Also removes all faci small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re- and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozone has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozone as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozone will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozone has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozone straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozone is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. barbers in our place Messrs. Clemens and Clay are expert and popular torsoal artists and enjoy a wide spread reputation. Messrs. Burdette and Clement are two others of our barbers who have made and are still making money in the business. We have one Dr. E. O. Woodward and two lawyers with a host of other men in the professions such as teachers, preachers, etc We feel sure that we are on the move. One of the indications is that we have decided to read our own literature The Freeman being one of the most read of the race journals. Brunswick. Mo., Special.—Miss Adeline Payne who has been visiting friends in St Joseph, has returned home and reports a nice time. Green Woods was shot on the night of the 4th by a white bartender. The wound is not serious. Wm. Roulette, Abe Ford and James Thompson were at Randolph Springs on Sunday week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Roulette. July 3, a baby girl; regulation weigh. Mother and child doing nicely. Business enterprises are not neglected in this little city among our race. Among the different enterprises which I will speak of is William Hopkins who runs the largest hardware store in this city, and when taking a glance at his well stocked establishment would make a one think that the Negro is fast coming to be a very important subject in this age. He enjoys a large trade and, besides, he is a practical plumber and has all he can do. Miss Eva Sweatman, who has been teaching school in Kansas City, has returned home to spend vacation. Mr. Marshal Smith is here attending the wishes of his mother who is sick. Masters Bud and Vernon Roulette are ill with fever. One morning last week our colored citizens, on awaking, were startled by a few very conspicuous signs in different localities, which read, "All Negroes over 16 years of age must go to work or leave town; by order of committee." Such signs are only considered by the source from whence they come and no one feels alarmed. The colored band of this city furnished music at Sumner, Mo., for the 4th of July celebration and --- Brunswick Pick-Ups. guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or ask you a plain question—would we also be dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for them and we are glad to say that every one died in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonics. Ozono will positivelyky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising then they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the up. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time; Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin amoves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever YOU MORE THAN GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH WHEN ...YOU ...BUY Dobbins' Electric SOAP 5 CENTS A BAR—JUST REDUCED FROM TEN CENTS—Hasn't been less than ten cents for more than 35 years. Buy of your grocer; he has it, or will get it for you. BOOKS GIVEN AWAY List of 217 25-cent books to select from. Any book on list sent free for 3 wrappers of DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP, and 5 cents for postage. DOBBINS SOAP MFG. CO., Philadelphia, Pa. pleased all with their various selections. Mrs. Carrie Ford of St. Louis has returned home to visit friends. Rev. H H White is pastoring the Baptist church at present with much success. The colored Baptist church at Dalton, Mo., a few miles from here, where our great divine, Rev. D S. Sawyers, was pastoring, burned to the ground last week; insurance $1,250. O. Agee of Triplett, was in our city last week. I will now drift back to our enterprises. Mrs. Hattie Sweatman, tonsorial artist, runs two chairs also bath rooms; Charles Jones, jeweler and expert bicycle repairer; Thomas Madison, practical engineer, who runs the tanks for the Wabash Railway, both here and Carrollton. He also runs a barber shop here; Messrs. Sweatman & Smith, restaurant: William Roulette, tonsorial parlor and bath rooms; Messrs. Andrew Ford. Henry Lewis, Henry Thompson and Rev. Carter, all of whom are first class workmen in their respective lines. With much success to The Freeman, hoping to secure a number of subscribers here for your most valuable paper, will close --- be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS 383 Miss A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods day we receive your order. BOSTON CHI 310 E. Broad ter using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say body straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and d luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. 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CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACE. Introduction: Beginning of slavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut; New Hampshire and Maryland; Delaware and Pennsylvania; North Carolina and South Carolina; North Carolina and South Carolina; North Carolina and South Carolina; Negro Heroes, of the Revolution. The War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom, Liberia, Fredrick Douglas, Nat Turner and others who struck for freedom. Anti-slavery agitation: Examples of Underground Railroad Work. Slave population of 1860. The War of the Rebellion. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Pillow. Around Petersburg. The T. Crater. Incident in the Battle of Fort Pillow. Around Petersburg. Negro soldiers in Reconstruction times. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of color in North Carolina. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEGRO SOLDIERS: First Hero of the Navy a colored man. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan, El Caney and the Battle of San Juan Hill. A camouflaged snooker over the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of McKhley, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro soldiers. General Morgan advocates Negro officers. Antonio and Joe Maco, Gomez, Miss Cisneros and the Cuban women cavalry. The colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW.—All answered in the History of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. What colored sailor was the first martyr in the S. anish-American war? 3. What colored soldier was the first martyr in the Spanish-American war? 4. What colored soldier was the first martyr in the Spanish-American war? 5. What colored soldier reached the Block House first on San Juan Hill, took down the Spanish and hoisted the American flag? 6. What colored soldier did the same at the Block House at El Caney? 7. What colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister at Washington. D. C.? 8. What greatest general of the Spanish-American war? EVERY PAGE BRIMMING FULL OF NEW and interesting reading, with about 43 full half 'one and fine enravings of soldiers, officers and scenes of the Spanish-American war, with allities of Armament, the American army of Manila and a brief sketch of the Filipinos and their civilization. Handsome picture of General Nelson A. Miles, major general in co. mand of all the American army, who said the fighting of the colored soldiers around SanLago was "without a parallel in the history of the world." 432 PAGES, INCLUDING 54 ILLUSTRATIONS IN BOTH BOOKS. AGENTS WANTED. Send for Agent's Terms E. A. JOHNSON, Corner West and Lenoir Streets, RALEIGH, N. C. 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About 35 young people pionicked in private at Greenwood park Tuesday, and an enjoyable time was spent by all. Mrs. Thomas Andrews of Evansville, Ind., is the pleasant guest of Miss Adelaide Gregory and Mrs. Frank Oliver. Lewis Byrd accompanied by his wife and son will leave Aug. 5, for a trip through Ohio and a visit to the Buffalo Exposition. Misses Laura Boyer, Laura Pearson, and Fannie Anderson spent last Sunday the guest of friends and relatives in Louisville, Ky. Miss Clara Coley has returned from Chicago, after a visit of fourteen months, accompanied by her friend, Miss Kitty Brooks of Chicago. Misses Ollie Dickson and Annie Roberts spent last Sunday in Danville, Ill., the guests of Messrs. Charles Newby and Harry Strothers. Mr. Will Harris, a newspaper man of acknowledged ability, of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in the city on Tuesday, and has accepted a position on the Indianapolis World. Mr. Harris was a visitor to the city last August during the meeting of the Afro-American Council, and made many friends while here. Miss Martha Ann Smith of New Castle, Ky., and Miss Nora Robinson of Louisville were in the city on a two weeks' visit the guests of Mrs. Hiram Moore on Malott avenue. They were given a porch party at the residence of Mrs. John Jones 614 Ogden street last Saturday evening by Mrs. Jones and J. O. Hunter. They left for their homes in Kentucky Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Starling entertained last Thursday evening at their residence 413 W. North street in honor of her sisters, Mrs. Lucy Coleman and Miss-Villie Wagner of Evansville, Ind., and in honor of her friend Miss Verna Price of Mound City, Ill. Her receivers were Mrs. Susie Miller, Mrs. Lottie Nunn, Mrs. J. T. V. Hill, Miss Fannie Rice and Miss Maud Bass. An enjoyable evening was spent by all. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson pastor will preach to-morrow at 11 a. m., and 8 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. There will be a grand Lantern feast at Mr. J. W. Pritchett' 630 Douglass street July 30, for the benefit of the 9th Presbyterian church. There will be a fine musical and literary program rendered by the young people. Admission 10 cents refreshments free. A Traveling Pain. There is no disease so peculiar as rheumatism. The pain which is in the little finger to day may be in one of the toe to far away. And it it swells all over the system seeking an outlet, and finding none it settles permanently in one place, and from its home other pain starts out, and seizes down and multiply. Do Drummond's Lightning Remedies for rheumatism attack the disease from all points at once, and their work is always successful if your drugist has not got these remedies, write to the Drummond Medicine Co., New York, and describe your case. Agents wanted. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A Thriving Little Town. Fayetteville, Ark., Special.—The little town of Fayetteville situated in the northwestern part of the state, has a population of nearly 5000. The last census showed a population of 370 Negroes, 160 males and 210 females. The colored people own property to the amount of $5000 most of them own their homes, the renters among them are very few. We have two churches, Methodist and Baptist. The church property is valued at $4500, each church has a good membership. We have among us the following mechanics. Mr A J Shepherd, plasterer, Mr A Robinson, wagon and carriage maker, Mr. H. Dodson, stone contractor and builder, Mr. J. Denton, general black-smith Mr. J. A Mosby, tinner, and several others of various occupations. The monthly pay of the wage earners at times exceed $500 per month. There is one government employee in the person of P. F Cooper. The colored boys pay annually in fines for petty offenses from $600 $1000. Think of it boys and call a halt. Miss Susie A Pettigrew graduated with honors from Philander Smith College this last term, she is at present the only young lady graduate Fayetteville has turned out. There is peace at all times between the two races. We never hear of any trouble among them. All the harm the Negroes do is among themselves. However, whenever any of them are brought before the court for any offense, they are given the law's limit, which they work or pay out and go on their way. Fayetteville has only one subscriber to the greatest of all Negro journals, The Freeman. Shame; wake up to your interests and subscribe for The Freeman and know what is going on among your race over the country. Texas Items. Navasota, Tex., Special. — The Grimes County Summer Normal is in session here now under the conductorship of Prof. A. E. McMillian, assisted by the able faculty of teachers—Profs. Alex White, H. N. Wyatt and A. Terrell, and promises much good to our local teachers. The Navasota Giants and the Red Ants of Bryan crossed bats in a series of two games, resulting in a victory for the Red Ants. Score, first day, 6 to 10 in Red Ants favor; second day, 9 to 10 in Red Ants' favor. The Odd Fellows had a grand installation Thursday night, also a grand street parade headed by the Huntsville band. It was quite a success and netted something over one hundred dollars. Mrs. Tolbert and Miss Rosa Wood are the guests of Mrs. Sam Rodgers. Mrs. Tolbert is one of the leading ladies of the New Orleans Circle, where she resides. Hon. Sam Houston of Huntsville, is a guest of Mrs. L. V. Orvise. Miss Lula Bosen, one of our leading young ladies, has moved to Houston. We are sorry to lose such a charming friend, but hope that her future home may be as pleasant as her past one has been. COLUMBUS JOTTINGS News in General in and Around the Thriving City 一 Columbus, Ga., Special.—Miss Katie Price will spend the remainder of her vacation in Macon, Ga., the guest of Miss Smith. Mrs. E. C. Jones of Savannah, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. M. E. George. Mrs. Dr. E. H. Mayer has returned from Hamilton where she spent several weeks, accompanied by her children. Mrs. W. H. Newman, of Talbertton, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. S. D. Rosebough. J. C. Cook is in the city shaking hands with his many friends; he will leave for San Francisco on Aug. 15. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Josie Cornet to W. H. Hawkins, which will take place July 31; both young people are quite popular in society. The members of the Social Circle Club gave their 3rd annual banquet at their club room July 11; all present had a most enjoyable time; Henry Bird acted as toast master; quite a number of invited guests being present. The Freeman can be found on sale at the Queen City Drug Store every Saturday and Sunday; call and get a copy. Mrs. Jane McCoy, a well beloved lady, died at the residence of her son, L. T. McCoy on 5th ave., Sunday July 14; the funeral services were conducted from Shady Grove church. Read The Freeman and be up-to-date. Miss G. W. Williams and a party of young ladies from Albany, Ga., came up Saturday and spent the day with friends. MAKES HAIR GROW LONG Ozonized Ox Marrow Co , Dear Sirs: I have told others what a wonderful effect the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has in making the hair grow. My hair was very short and came out by the comb full but since I have used the Ozonized Ox Marrow I can fix it any way I want to. I will kindly ask you to send me three bottles more. I inclose Money order $1.40. Resply. Miss Susie Harris, Bristol, R.I. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow also makes Kinky hair straight, soft and beautiful and cures dandruff. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for a bottle express paid by us. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Moxon's Vegetable Liver Pills never sicken gripe nor constipate, an ideal family Pill, 25c by mail. REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES. Result in the Selection of Bookwalter for Mayor--The Ticket The returns from all the precincts show that the Republicans have renominated Charles A. Bookwalter for mayor over John McGregor by a majority of 3,327. Bookwalter received about twice as many votes as his opponent. Even this showing by McGregor was a surprise in many quarters. CHARLES A. BOOKWALTER, Republican Candidate for Mayor as it had been predicted that Bookwalter would defeat McGregor three to one, and some said as high as five to one McGregor, however, showed a strong following in a number of places where it was expected that Bookwalter would have a complete walk-away. Charles A. Bookwalter was born in Wabash county, December 7, 1860, and came to Indianapolis from Ft. Wayne in 1887. He was a printer by trade and was a member of the Ft. Wayne Typographical Union. He was president of one of the leading building and loan associations here for years. He resigned a year ago to devote his whole time to his business as president of the Gem Garment Company, which has 300 CHARLES N. ELLIOTT Republican Candidate for City Clerk- employees. He is a Mason, an Odd Fellow and vice chancellor of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, and in line to become chancellor at the meeting in September. He was the Republican candidate for mayor two years ago, and is credited with getting 3,500 votes closer to Taggart than any opponent the present mayor ever had. THE TICKET. For Mayor— CHARLES A. BOOKWALTER. Police Judge— GEORGE W. STUBBS. City Clerk— CHARLES N. ELLIOTT. Conciliemen-at-Large— HAROLD MEGREW, JOHN L. M'FARLAND. JACQUELIN S. HOLLIDAY LEW W. COOPER. EDWARD G. SOURBIER. HARRY M. HALDEMAN. Ward Councilmen— First—HARRY A. NEGLEY. Second—JAMES BILLINGSLEY. Third—JOHN H. CRALL. Fourth—FREDERICK W. EPPERT. Fifth—JOSEPH KEATING. Sixth—WILLIAM A. RHODES. Seventh—THOMAS A. WYNNE. Eighth—LOUIS G. BAUER. Ninth—GEORGE W.HARRIS. Tenth—JOHN L. MARSEE. Eleventh—WM. H. BRENNAN. Twelfth—BENJAMIN F. WYSONG. Thirteenth—CHARLES L. LEMING. Fourteenth—LYNN B. HOPKINS. Fifteenth—CHARLES SENGSTOCK. An Urgent Appeal. To t he christian churches and friends of christianity I desire to say that we are trying to keep up the church here on the Bermuda Islands, although we are having a hard time. The roof of our church is ready to fall and we are raising every effort to get a new one. Thus far I have raised but little, and it seems that my efforts will be fruitless, so I appeal to you, my friends in America, to the A. M. E. Z. church and all Christians to help me in this good work, and I assure you that anything you do will be appreciated. A bundle of shingles, a rafter, or a small portion of one Sunday's collection will do us wonders of good. In the name of the Father help us. From the pastor and members of the A. M. E. Z. church, Nassau New Providence, Bermuda Islands. HENRY J. JOHNSON, Pastor. Press please copy. Niagara Falls News. Niagara Falls, N.Y., Special.—Among the visitors to Niagara Falls, this week, of those who were spending a few days at the Pan-American Exposition and also are in attendance at the National Conference of Colored Women, were Mrs. Chas. W. Chestnut of Cleveland, Ohio, Miss Wilhelmina Augrom and Miss Rose A. Smith of New York City. Base ball is very popular here this summer. Several important games are scheduled for the season. The 20th Century Dancing club held its fortnightly dance last Tuesday night. It was well attended by the young people of the city, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. This club is managed solely by the waiters employed at the different houses here, and it forms a pleasant diversion from the otherwise daily routine. The officers are T. S. Stanley, president; Robert Wilkins, vice-president; E. A. Smith, secretary; J. C. Plats, treasurer. Chaplain T. G. Steward's Lecture on the Philippines. Wilberforce, O., Special—Chaplain T. G. Steward of the 25th United States Infantry, who is just from the Philippines, where he has been stationed with his regiment for the past twenty months, delivered a lecture in the University chapel at Wilberforce University, last Tuesday evening, taking for his subject "The Philippines." His lecture was more of a narrative of personal observations and experiences than of philosophical treatment. It was, however, very interesting as well as instructive. He spoke of the war in the Islands, of Philippino statesmen and soldiers, of the traits and characteristics of the people, of climate, soil, products and the possible future of the Islands. He exhibited a bolo, some cains and a number of bows and arrows, while Mrs. Steward appeared upon the platform in a magnificent evening dress in full Philippino costume, the dress having been presented to her through the chaplain, by the distinguished sister of that great Philippino scholar, author and statesman, Don Pedro A. Paterno, late chief of Aquinaldo's cabinet. Lieut. Wilson Ballard of the 48th U. S. V., has just returned to Wilberforce from the Philippines. Captain Frank R. Steward of the 49th U. S. V., returned from the Philippines during the past week. Captain Steward is the son of Chaplin T. G. Steward, who is known as one of the best writers the race has produced in the United States. Neway Notes. Palestine, Tex., Special.—Rev. Dr. Trapp's revival meeting was a success. Rev. Lynch preached a soul stirring sermon during Dr. Trapp's revival. John Adams is working in the railroad shops. Sam Armstead has gone to Tyler, Chester Williams and Enoch Galvin are admirers of The Freeman. Philip Jones is out for duty again. M. B. Johnson has arrived from Henderson, Tex. Hayes Reeves contemplates on going to Buffalo, N. Y. Rev. Erasman Harris preached at Gallilee last week. Willie Freeman is building next door to his residence on Calhoun street. Read The Freeman; only five cents a copy. Mrs Marguerite Ward is convalescing. Miss Mattie Johnson has gone to Dallas to spend a few days with her brother. Mr B S Spencer and Miss Burdie Johnson were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on the 14th. Ben Carson and Charlie Williams are admirers of The Freeman, and pay it promptly. Chas Freeman is always ready to please his patrons. Call on him for a nice meal and he will treat you nice. S H Stanton and son Rufus are regular readers of The Freeman. Willie Turner was in the city Tuesday evening. Dan Rose and wife are in the city from Greenville. Nash Aggs has accepted a position at the Ruby saloon. Prof Guvil T Robinson went to the encampment at Austin, Tex. Tom Harris went South last week. Clarence Walton has accepted a position as chair car porter, and runs from San Antonio to St. Louis. Miss Lenora Studenvard, one of Palestine's brightest young ladies, departed this life on the 17th. P M Ridge of Clarksville, is in the city. Rev Joe Smith is assisting Dr Trapp in his revival. Mrs Nellie Fowler and two sons, Cleon and Allen, have gone to Taylor for a month's visit. Read The Freeman; only 5 cents a copy, on sale at Chas Green's every Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Emma Griffin of Portland, Oregon, who has been the guest of Mrs. Bud Day for a fortnight, returned to her home last Tuesday. Miss Allie M. Woods left last Monday for New York City. Lookout for Him. L. k. Farmer, a commissioned deputy of the International Order of Twelve of Knights and Daughters of Tabor; in the name of the order has robbed and defrauded the people of Lincoln, Ala. Powder Springs and Athens, Ga., out of a large amount of money. He is hard to catch; he does his devilish work in one place. When the people press him to make good his promises he skips out. The last place that we traced him was Athens, Ga. He pretends to be a preacher, and by this means decries our people. Knights and Daughters of Tabor, and citizens everywhere, look out for him and show him up. His commission has been revoked and he is suspended from the order. Any person knowing the whereabouts of Rev L R. Farmer will confer a favor on me by sending me a notice. A LOVELY QUEEN. Wears No Crown, but Rules Supreme in the Arena The highest salaried arsenic performer in the United States this season is Miss Dollie Julian, the famous English bareback rider who was imported for the Forepaugh-Bells Circus after negotiations covering a period of six mouths. Lovely descendant of a long line of famous American riders she was taken in by her parents to Europe. After a careful education in a convent in France she was destined to upset the well laid plans of her parents who wanted her to remain in private life. But the THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES By Charles Alexander, Teacher of the Printers' Art at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. Send Twenty-five Cents To-day for a Complete Copy This beautiful books contains life sketches and photographs of such distinguished colored men as Prof. Booker T. Washington, the educator; Bishop H. M. Turner, the race leader and journalist; Bishop B. W. 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As is frequently the case in such instances, she rapidly developed the most extraordinary skill and grace, added strength and was an imminent leader of strength and strength in less time than it takes for an ordinary pupil in equestrianism to learn to maintain their equilibrium while upon the back of a running horse she became the mistress of all forms of riding and to the astonishment and delight of her parents she became a most sensational sonar-sensitive and darling teacher of them have ever accomplished this most difficult and hazardous feat in equestrianism. Her riding recalls the days of the great queens of the arena of former years, of whom there have been no examples in recent years until this fair, young empress of the arena made her appearance. Already she is more than a master of the arena and have borne the proud arsenic title and she bids fair to become even more famous than any of them. In Europe she is regarded as the greatest of equestriannes of the period and it is a certainty that before the present season is ended she will gain the same fame in this her native land. She is one of the fourteen champions with the Adam and Sells Brothers' 20th Century Colosus, which will exhibit here on Wednesday July 31. Lost Relativas. I want to find my lost relatives who have been lost since 1865. My mother's name was Liza Patrick. My mother and brothers were Liza Patrick. My mother and brother I last saw of my mother and one brother was in the streets of Georgia. The older brother was bound out to some person in Arkansas, the younger brother was Rick and brothers Green Patrick and Charlie Patrick. Any information in regards to the where-abouts of the above named persons will be gladly received by a brother and son. A PROSPEROUS RACE. The members of a growing and prosperous race should keep abreast with the doings of that Race. 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