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The Mid-Summer Reduction, One Year for $1.00 Only AFew Days THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 34. SUNNY TENNESSEE MEMPHIS DAILY NEWS GATHERED IN A BUDGET OF HAPPENINGS BY OUR HUSTLING AGENT WHO MAKES REPORTS FROM FAR AND NEAR That Interest The Freeman's Many Readers----Notable Events----Social and Business Affairs--The Memphis, Tenn., Special.—Mrs. Angeline Rendall, better known as Mrs. Angeline Brown, an influential and highly cultured lady of this city, residence at 290 Hernando street after a six weeks absence in Chicago, Buffalo, and Milwaukee, returned home on the 9th. inst. She was then united in holy wedlock to Mr. Roray Davis one of the oldest and best known citizens of Memphis. The happy couple are now at home to their many friends, at their beautiful residence, 100 Trainor Ave. One of the most romantic affairs ever happened was the wedding of Miss Sallie Greenhill to Mr. John E. Leonard, last Monday evening. Miss Greenhall has been in Chicago for several weeks and upon her arrival, she was met by Mr. Leonard and was joined in holy matrimony. They have many friends that wish them success. This happy affair was witnessed by Mr. Ben W. Rhoebache and Mrs. Hermann Hendrix Ellis. They are at home to their many friends, 290 Iowa Ave. --- Mrs. Wm. E. Jenkins of No. 30 Allen Ave., and children are visiting relatives at Sardis. Miss. --- Mr. Pleas Leonard Jenkins, the popular first trombonist with the peerless Young Men's band, will soon be seen with one of the leading colored shows of America—success to him. --- Mrs C. L. Tyson left last week for St. Louis and Chicago, to spend several months. * * Mrs. G. H. Webb 74b LaRose street will in the near future, visit her husband who is employed at Springfield, Mo. --- Mr Joe Palmer of Bells, Tenn., made a short visit to his niece, Mrs. Callie Palmer Hays, 22d Echols street. * * * Mrs. P. A. Dantels, accompanied by Miss Elvin O. Gray, has gone on an extended trip out East to visit the following cities, New York, Jersey City, Baltimore, Washington, and thence home about Oct. 1, 1901. Mr. W. L. Gardner, Supt., of the Middle Baptist Sunday school, who was elected delegate to the district convention, has returned home delighted with his trip. The convention met at Bolivar, Tenn., those present were: Messrs. S. R. Thomas, Jesse Herndon, Boyland, teacher of the Marion, Ark., public school; and Misses Pury Hughes; Mattie M. Key, Lizzie Davis, Jennie Davis, and Gertrude James. --- DIED.—Mrs. Lucy Reed of Bells, Teun., departed this life July 29, 1901, age 21 years. She leaves a husband, father and two younger sisters to mourn their lost. She was also a devoted niece of Mrs. Sallie Palmer Hays of Memphis, Tenn.—Surrounded Hill, Ark., Plain Dealer. --- Thus we hear from Pine Bluff, Ark.— Woman shoots a woman. Here we have an account of a white woman going to the home of a Negro woman and shoot- ing her down. From the reading of this, it seems that the Negro woman was intimate with the white's husband. If every white woman would do the same thing—O, how the Negro blood would flow. We hate to see any body die, especially those who commit adultery with whites, for their portion can be naught but—hell, but we believe it would be best for the race to cut off the seed of all such. Mrs. Minnie Walker, sister of our correspondent, and some friends were pleasant visitors at his residence, during the excursion from Vicksturg. Mrs. E. W. Saddler and children are contemplating a trip for her health, to the home of her father, at the sea-side, Pass-Christian, Miss. "Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest."—Here is a command, given to the workers for God. It means for the Christain people to go forth in the world trying to save all the souls they can. Save them not only from hell; but from the evils of this world. There are people who say "How can people commit murder, rape, thievery and all manner of other crimes?" We will answer because the devil is in them. We all believe in the presence of two sperits, good and evil. As it now appears the evil one holds greater sway than the good; because men and women it seems would rather do harm to their fellow man, without a cause, than help him in the time of need. We have been on our rounds of sight seeing in the fields of this city, and will soon give to our many readers something to interest them, titled "Memphis behind the scene" or "The Curtain drawn and immorality disclosed." We wish to give our views on the true work for God and humanity. These days the most of our churches put more stress on the dollar than they do on souls. We know that money is needed in the church work, but listen! "First seek ye the kingdom of heaven and it’s rightness and all things shall be added unto you." We have seen many important committees appointed, some on debts, some on salaries and some on pimics,—but how many have we seen appointed to go among the fallen and try to bring them to Christ? We take up collection for the pews and fine carpets first; then here canes an appeal for aid for some poor old soul who has humped her back over some body’s wash-tub and given the church her last cent. What does she get? Only the fragments. We want to say right here that God does not want any soul to give for the cause of any out side show, and leave their own bodies to suffer, for it is really the Temple of his abode; as he says—"Behold my spirit dwells not in Temples made with hands." We ask in the name of God, our aged people especially, to stop giving their all except it to put shoes on some poor orphan’s feet or give some poor widow shelter. And we further implore those who think by giving their all, they will enter the land of rest no matter how they live, to stop right now; as God wants a pure and undefiled life. It is almost so that when we profess a hope in Christ, all, that we have to do is give liberally to the church. They tell you that charity hides a multitude of faults. Well it does—but not in a sense our people use it today. Some think I can live in adultry just so I give to the church and all will be well. We think this charity business means this—if a worthy person asks your aid to drive the wolf of hunger from his wife and little ones at home; because of some sad misfortune, help him all you can as this aid may be the means of saving this soul from committing a robery—thus you have covered a multitude of that INDIANAPOLIS. IND., SATURDAY, AUGUST 24. 1901 J. HON. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS, United States Senator, Indiana's Unanimous Choice for Presidential Honors. fellow's sins. The majority of these churches need to change their mode of work and employ a new kind of tool. Mrs. A. Means, after a very pleasant trip to Searcy, Ark. has returned. Mr. W. H. Luse, of Yazoo City, after spending some time in this city left for home last week, he will also visit the fair in Buffalo, N. Y. --- A mass-meeting for the purpose of selecting a permanent day for the emancipation celebration, was held last Sunday at Church's Auditorium. Wm. Porter was elected president, and W H. Melton editor of The Colored-Citizen, Secy. They will meet again next Sunday, Aug. 25, 1901. --- Hon. Mottley Harris, Atty., for John Shaw charged with rape, asks all colored people, especially the orginazations, to contribute freely to help save the neck of an innocent being. --- Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Chicago. Ill., are in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Banks 462 Walker Ave. **** W. H. Wells the Deputy Grand Chancellor of the Knight of Pythias of West Tennessee left Aug. 23, for Chicago to meet the Supreme Lodge which convenes Aug. 27, 1901. E. W. SADDLER. Society Notes Ironton, O., Special—Mrs. E. Stratton, of Cleveland, O., is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Wood. Miss A. Edwards is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. A. Washington attended the funeral of Mrs. Roberts at Burlington. The funeral of Mrs. N. Dickerson took place at Fourth Street church. W. Hamilton, formerly of Parkersburg, now of Huntington, was in the city Sunday. Miss Keiser, of Cincinnati, was in the city Sunday. Miss Mary Davis is very sick with pneumonia. A. King went to Huntington Sunday. Quite a number attended the dance at Cliffside Park Thursday. Miss Ida Sinkford has gone to Virginia. Mrs. S. Jackson, of Cincinnati, went through on the excursion Sunday. R. Leftrage, H. Leftrage, J. Downey, W. Thrower and A. Carter are in camp with Co. I at Toledo. Our Correspondent's Weekly Round in the Southern City Charleston, S. C., Special.—There are many people in this country who don't seem to know, and apparently don't want to know much about Charleston: its location, its people, the business carried on, the number of inhabitants and so on. Indeed Charleston and the whole state of South Carolina have of late fallen into disrepair with thousands and thousands of people in all sections of the United States because of the radical and inconsiderate utterances of men who stand high in political circles; men who are supposed to represent the state; men from whom something better might be expected, considering the positions they hold. It is quite unfortunate that just now while we are trying to focus the eyes of the American continent on this state and city by having a great exposition to show forth the progress and possibilities of the South, it is, I say, extremely unfortunate that South Carolinians, white and black, should be made to blush by reason of the ugly expressions and narrowness of high public officials. I do not sneak, nor can I, for the whole state of South Carolina, but in so far as Charleston is concerned there is no city in the South so liberal towards colored people. There is a kindly interest taken in the Negro population here that is wanting in most Southern cities. Commercially the city has been slowly decaying for more than fifteen years. In 1872, of all the port cities south of New York, Charleston ranked third in extent and volume of its export trade. During almost any year between 1870 and 1880 the value of exports from this harbor was over one hundred million dollars. In 1901, sad to relate, this immense trade has dwindled to something like fifteen million dollars. To walk along the river front and see so many disused piers slowly crumbling into ruins is enough to knock considerable pride and conceit out of the true Charlestonian. It is hoped, and no doubt with good cause, that the Exposition will partially restore the former commercial prosperity. The new United States Naval Station will also, it is thought, assist the commercial interest to again get on a firm basis. If any two things can bring about a restoration of prosperous trade conditions, an exposition and a naval station are just what Charleston has been looking for, these many years. Under the caption "Stirring up Trouble" The News and Courier. Charleston's leading PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS. $85.00: ONE-YEAR. $1.50 white daily, had an editorial on the twenty first annual meeting of the Afro-American Press Association, which met recently in Philadelphia. Among other things the editorial said: "Some of the addresses were very violent, notably that made by W. A. Pledger, of Atlanta, and that made by T. Thomas Fortune, of New York; Pledger believed in the transmigration of souls, and declared it 'will not be long—I believe I will live to see the day—before the soul of Ben Tillman will be wandering through the streets of Atlanta, Ga., in the body of a 'suck-egg' dog, with no one to throw him a crum to eat.' Fortune said: 'I don't want any more 'good niggers'; I want 'bad niggers'. It's the 'bad nigger' with a Winchester, who can defend his home and children and wife that is wanted.'" The editorial then speaks in commendable terms of the Rev. H. C. Astwood's speech which was more conservative than those of Messrs. Fortune and Pledger. It closes as follows: "The white people of the South will not be frightened by the utterances of such men as Pledger and Fortune. They know very well that there are a good many men in this part of the country who are rather handy with Winchester rifles, and they ought to know by this time that they who take the sword shall perish by the sword. If all 'leaders' of the colored people would follow men like Booker T. Washington and Astwood and Carroll the races in the South would dwell together in as close unity as the Almighty intended they should." We don't know how "close unity" the editor thinks the Almighty intended they should dwell. A minority instruct they should oversee. It is the intention of the management of the Negro Department of the Charleston Exposition to have an exhibition in the Negro Building all the musical compositions of the race and also a news stand at which all the race journals will be sold. This news stand will serve the double purse of exhibiting Negro newspapers as well as bringing returns to their publishers. The local happenings in Charleston for the past week have been many. We mention only a few of them. J. M. Barber, a student of Benedict College, delivered an able address to the B. Y. P. U., at Central Baptist church last Sunday. Rev. E. T. Anderson is still here working in the interest of the True Reformers of Richmond, Va. He is meeting with success. The corner stone of an A. M. E. church across the river from the city was laid on Sunday. Dr. N. B. Sterrett officiated and Rev. O. D, Robinson preached the sermon. Mrs. J. B. Ramsey, of Tuskegee, Ala., was here recently for a few days on a visit. Miss Constance Morrison, the very efficient stenographer for the Negro Department, has been quite sick for a few days, but is able to be out again. The numerous entertainments being given for the benefit of the Negro Department have all been successful. Buffalo News. Buffalo, N. Y., Special.—One of our most beloved and dearest friends of the church and Epworth League worker has departed this life; a loving wife, a consistent worker, one admired by all, a scholar, a teacher and a mother. We all bemoan the loss of such a fatil woman. Rev. E. G. Clifton of St. David's church, 1538th street, New York City, officited at St. Philip church Sunday morning. An unusually large attendance turned out to hear him. Himself, wife and nephew are here visiting friends and the Pan. Messrs. Adair and West, formerly of Summit, N. J., now with the Bailey Catering Company, had a number of friends visiting him and the Pan, the Messrs. Fitzgeralds of Durham, N. C., husband, wife and sister. Miss Johnson and Miss Walker, of Trenton, N. J., Miss Delfare and Miss Austin, of Wilmington, N. C., spent five days sight seeing, and had a delightful trip. We are having many visitors now. California is sending in a few. New Orleans is also sending her share. Georgia has let out a few of her best to see the Pan. Marshall Jameson and Charlie Johnson are doing Pennsylvania—both of Buffalo—as all round musicians, keeping in touch with the circuit county fairs. Windy City News Chicago, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Jennie Thomas, of Nashville, Tenn., is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Johnson. Mrs. Crosby is on the sick list. Owing to an unavoidable circumstance Rev. Cary did not preach Sunday evening and the vast audience was spiritually directed by Rev. Masty. Miss Bessie Foster spent the summer at Salt Lake City and is now at home. Mrs. L. Henderson, 6633 St. Lawrence avenue, has returned from a trip through Michigan. The picnic for the old folks was a grand success. Public Library 102 CORRESPONDENCE "STAY OUT OF COURT" IS THE GOOD ADVICE FROM OUR EUFAULA AGENT-YOUNG MEN ENTERTAIN A BRILLIANT AFFAIR In the Social Whirl--A List of County Teachers--Their Grades--News From Other Points--Personal Mentions--Etc. Enfaula, Ala., Special.—Every day the Freeman reporter can see some of the offices of the Justice of the Peace crowded with people of our race. They are too quick to have each other arrested; its a shame. Colored people should stay out of court. Mr. Abe Gormley, one of The Freeman readers, is able to be out after an illness of several days. Grand rally the fourth Sunday in August at the Zion Baptist church, in the East part of the city. The public is invited. Rev. H A Griggs pastor. Rev. J A S Peterson has purchased a fine buggy and a set of harness. There was a grand reception given Wednesday night by the Young Men's club at the residence of Mrs Johnson in honor of Miss Florence Coffee, of Troy, Ala. The evening was most enjoyably spent in dancing and other amusements. It was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season. Those present were Miss Carrie Fryer and Mr. Linu Love, Miss Ethel Miles and Mr Robert Grimes, Miss Teresa Ellis and Mr Joe Lawson, Miss Eliza Ellis and Mr Clifford Jordon, Miss Mamie Brooks and Ed Malone, Miss Flora Williams and Quincy Johnson, Miss Florence Coffee and Willie Bloodworth, Miss Nellie Johnson and Reuben Wilson, Miss Clara Fox, and Cornell Robinson, Miss Ilo Dodson and Maxie Smith, Miss Fannie Dozier and Oliver Rivers. Arthur Young, Lawrence Robinson, Charlie Fisher and Miss Genia Barkly have returned from Albany, Ga. George Warren left last week for Montgomery, Ala. The Freeman agent has worked hard to get the reading people of Enfaula to subscribe for The Freeman. Orders left at Mr. A. H. Gary's barber shop will receive prompt attention. Any one needing an up-to-date meat cutter would do well to write to E. C. Simmons, Enfaula, Ala. Mr. Lorene Holt, of Birmingham, Ala., is in the city. Mr. Allen, of Columbus, Ga., was in the city last Saturday. Get the Freeman at A. H. Gary's barber shop. Price five cents. For the information of those who would like to know we give a correct list of the names of all the Barbour county colored teachers who passed the recent State examination: Wm. D. Jackson, 2d grade; J. D. Maddox, jr., 3d grade; Miss Ethel May, 3d grade; Miss Ellen Turner, 3d grade; Miss Parolee Jackson, 3d grade; Miss Carrie Mitchell, 3d grade; Miss Lenora Bullock, 3d grade; Miss Ruby Sherman, 3d grade; S. L. Battle, 3d grade; J. T. Corbett, 3d grade; T. S. Tyson, 3d grade. There are two of color from Georgia, the two making thirteen colored in toto. Society Notes. Athens, O., Special.—Miss Hattie Smith of Portsmouth, O., was spending a few days in our city visiting Miss Ida Rodges of Burlin, O., returned home last week. Miss Minnie Bell made a very pleasant visit to friends in Toledo last week. Mrs. Wm. Price, wife of Wm. Price who died last Saturday was buried on Monday. We learned that Mr. Burl Slown is at the head of amovement to get up a K. of P., Lodge here. We hope Mr. Slown success. News of the Methodist Episcopal Church Published By SIMPSON CHAPEL Indianapolis, Indiana. REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR. OFFICERS Geo. L. Knox, Chairman. W. E. Stevenson, Secretary. Thos. Rogister. James Jackson. Major Davis. Jorden Montgomery. Thos. Stewart, Treasurer. STEWARDS. Abram Trible. John Roney. John Grysell. Thos. Rogister. James Glenn. Arthur Franklin. Betty Trible. Mary Hickman. Josephine Phillips. Irene Franklin. Jennie Rogister. Mamie Hawkins. A. T. Taylor. SUPT'T. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Amos Bybee. PRESIDENT EPWORTH LEAGUE. Seniors, G. L. Knox. Juniors, Miss Mittie Boulden. MEETINGS AND SERVICES. 1st Monday—Trustees. 3rd Monday—Stewards. Tuesday, 8:00 p. m.—Class. Thursday, 8:00 p. m.—Epworth League. Friday, 8:00 p. m.—Choir Rehearsal. Saturday, 4:00 p. m.—Junior League. Sunday, 9:30 a. m.—Sunday School. Sunday, 10:55 a. m.—Preaching. Sunday, 7:30 a. m.—Preaching. Quarterly Meetings, third Sundays in February, May, August and Novem- ber. SALUTATORY. The editor of this page wishes to say to his readers that Simpson M. E. Church, of which he is the pastor, at his suggestion, has purchased this page of the "Indianapolis Freeman" for the purpose of publishing, from time to time, such items of interest pertaining to the Methodist Episcopal Church in general, and of Simpson Chapel in particular, as may be of benefit to our members, and friends. It is our intention, at this time to make it a monthly publication, but we hope in the near future to make it a weekly. The cordial support of our members and friends is earnestly solicited, and we promise to permit no opportunity to advance the cause of the Lord Jesus Christ, through this medium, to pass unused. We wish it clearly and distinctly understood that the Freeman has nothing whatever to do with what appears on this page. We purchase the space, just as any merchant does to advertise his goods—he writes the advertisement to suit himself, and to advance his interest, and the Freeman publishes what he writes, receiving therefor a stipulated sum—a similar arrangement exists between Simpson Chapel and the Indianapolis Freeman. We are thus particular in explaining, as we realize that the many thousand of readers of the Freeman, are not all of one church, and we do not desire any person, not a member of the M. E. Church to think, for a moment that the Freeman was becoming a denominational publication. Praying God's choice blessing upon our effort, we are for the Master and the Race. Edward L. Gilliam. NOTES. He who defies danger, defeats defeat. It is not so much talk that counts, but work. Your worth depends on what you are, and not what you have. The Sunday evening Prayer Meeting service ought to be largely attended. It is not always the finest church building which contains the most Christ. If you wish Simpson to prosper do your part, and talk up your own church. It is just as easy, and far more profitable to say pleasant things than unpleasant ones. Let a part of your religion consist in doing and giving, and not altogether in talking. You do not need to go outside of Indianapolis to find a place to do work for God and humanity. Simpson Chapel does not need more workers so much as more work from the workers now enrolled. The Young Men's Prayer Band is a worthy institution and deserves the aid and prayers of every Christian. Do not abuse your Pastor, nor flatter him, help him by your presence, your co-operation and your prayers. Quarterly Meeting next Sunday at Jones, Chapel, Blackford Street. The Pastor and members of Simpson will be on hand. A Trolley Party is one of the features for an evening's recreation, which the Stewards have in mind, for the near future. Longfellow says: "Believe me, every heart has its sorrow, which the world knows not; and oftimes when we call a man cold he is only sad. A praying church causes the Devil much uneasiness and alarm, but if THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER he can keep you away from the Prayer Meeting he laughs in his sleeve. Revs. Chambers, Christian and Averitt will leave for their Annual Conference within a few weeks, as will Revs. Downs, Hurley, Ratliff and Thompson. We are grateful to Revs. Gibson, Chambers, Christian, Jones, Averitt, Herrod and their congregations for their presence and help in our Rally. Mrs. E. L. Gilliam, the Pastor's wife, has been quite sick, confined to the house, for more than four weeks. She is slightly improved, but not able to go out. Quite an enjoyable time was had at the residence of Mr. John Marshall on Wednesday evening last. Mrs. Marshall is an excellent hostess, and all who were present would be pleased to go again. The residence of Mr. Tilford on Cora Street was destroyed by fire a few days since, and the greater part of their household goods destroyed. We are pleased to state that all was insured. Mrs. Tilford is a member of Simpson. Shakespeare truly says: "My crown is in my heart, not on my head. Not decked with diamonds and Indian stones. Nor to be seen; my crown is called content; A crown it is, that seldom kings enjoy." The Old Sisters of the Alpha Home enjoyed the services, and the Reception given them at Simpson a few Sundays ago, and wish to come again. A great number of persons attended the Annual Picnic at the Alpha Home on Thursday last. A substantial sum was realized from the sale of refreshments. Everybody enjoyed himself, and herself, too. Mrs. Katie Booyer, Mrs. Irene Browder, Mrs. Barbara Lonas, Mrs. Sadie Hill, Mrs. Lucinda Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Miller, Miss Mittie Boulden, Mrs. Mary Burr, Miss Hattie Courtney, Miss Fannie Blue, Mrs. Mildred Price, Mrs. Mary Corley, Bro. Horace Price, Mrs. Martha Minnis, Mrs. Velma Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson and Miss Mamie E. Clay are amongst the members at present out of the city. OUR CHOIR. No church in the city has a more faithful, nor capable choir than has Simpson Chapel. Mr. W. L. Collins is the Instructor, Mrs. Dr. Johnson, Organist; Mrs. Susie Miller, President, and Mrs. Lucinda Hayden, Secretary. The members are Messrs. Bybee, Grysell, Rollins, Franklin, Sissle and Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Miller, Misses Boulden, Clay, Mayo, Beard, Miller, Craven, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Sissle. If you wish to hear delightful singing you are invited to attend our Sunday services. WORKING TO AN IDEAL - When Moses was given direction for the furniture and utensils of the tabernacle, he was charged thus: "See that thou make them after their pattern, which hath been showed thee on the mount." First the ideal, then the ideal realized in the life of the present. Many try to work without an ideal, and their life becomes dry and hard without the power to inspire others to work. Others gaze upon the ideal, but do nothing to reproduce it in actual life, and so the practical world comes to regard them as idle dreamers, and their ideas and views as fanciful, incapable of realization on this earth. We need ideals, but we also need those who will labor to reproduce those ideals here and now. ENTHUSIASM. A few evenings ago the writer took occasion to say to his church members that if they wished to have greater success in their church work that there were several things which they must not overlook, and mentioned two,—"talk up your own Church," and "be enthusiastic," and insisted that without enthusiasm whatever plans might be laid would fail. That which seems dark and impossible of accomplishment, can be brightened and done with apparent ease, if we but have intense enthusiasm. The secret of the wonderful progress of Methodism in the first fifty years of its history was the enthusiasm of the fathers. If the members of Simpson Chapel would be successful, let them be enthusiastic in their work, and with earnest effort success will come. By your enthusiasm others are inspired to greater effort and much is accomplished. I need but to mention the work of the "States," during the year just passed, to illustrate what I have started. Under the enthusiastic leadership of Gov. Knox the New Yorkers were inspired to put forth herculean effort to outstrip the others, while Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana with Govs. Morgan, Register, Grysell, Griffin and Bybee enthusiastically leading them labored untimingly and successfully. Not only is this true in a temporal sense but also in a spiritual way. Take away enthusiasm from our singing, praying, preaching and testimony and you weaken our efforts. By all means jet us have enthusiasm. CLASS MEETING. It is hoped that the members will see the importance of attending Class Meeting regularly. A Methodist church with no class meetings is de- [Name] REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, Pastor of Simpson Chapel. prived of one of its strongest and most potent factors to life. The leaders are determined to increase the attendance, and the best way to do this is to be more interested, and never fail to be on hand at the hour of opening. A leader regular in attendance will have members regular in attendance, for as is the leader so is the class. There are sixteen classes in Simpson Chapel and more than four hundred members, still the attendance does not exceed seventy-five. There should be at least two hundred and fifty. When were you present at Class, my Brother? Your presence is much needed and we shall expect you at our next meeting. Bros. Price, Tribble, Patterson, Browder, Daniels, Coleman, Stewart, Goodall, Booyer, Taylor, Grysell, Montgomery, Glenn, Miller, and Sisters Stevenson, Jackson, and Hawkins are our Class Leaders and through this column will make monthly reports of their class work. OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL. Our Sunday School is far from being what it ought to be, and what it can be, if the parents can be brought to see their duty, and will send us their boys and girls. Superintendent Amos Bybee and the teachers will be on hand every Sunday morning at 9:30. Please send your children and give us a school of two hundred and fifty. The Bible Class under Mrs. M. S. Johnson which has been meeting at 3:00 p. m. will meet at 9:30 a. m. until October. One of the principal reasons for the small size of the school is the difficulty in securing teachers who will attend regularly. With as many competent persons as are among the membership this ought not to be. We are calling for volunteers for this work. Who will help? REV. EDWARD L. GILLIA THE EPWORTH LEAGUE. During the past year the Epworth League has done fairly well, in some respects, while in others not so much has been done. President Knox is determined to bring up all lines, and at present is devoting special attention to the Spiritual Department. Vice-President Tribble and Bro. Knox cordially invite every member and friend to the Praise service each Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Later in the season work along the other lines will be energetically pushed. The Mercy and Help Department expects to have the Employment Bureau in such shape that no member of Simpson Chapel need be out of work. Plans are on foot looking to the establishment of a monthly Lecture Course, and we promise some rare treats in this line during the fall and winter months. Miss Mittie Boulden the Superintendent of the Junior League, with her able corps of assistants, is doing excellent work among the little folks and is planning to do still more. OUR LOCAL PREACHERS We have quite a force of Local Reachers, and if we can but get back to the old landmarks of Methodism, shall use them to great advantage. Bros. Hewitt, Griffin, Williams, Fletcher, Franklin, Hudson, Booyer, Alexander, and Wright form a number of which Satan and his hosts may well be afraid, if once they can be gotten in line for effective service, and this we hope to be able to do ere long. OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. At the beginning of this Conference year our indebtedness was as follows: Balance on pews ..... $330.00 Mack & Co., Bal. on Furnace 25.00 Farrell & Co., Bal. on Electric amount raised on Sunday, Aug. 18th. During the past year the sum of $3,015.00 was raised for all purposes, and the indebtedness reduced about $1,200. We expect to do equally as well this year. MEMBERS AND MEMBERS. There are some members in Simpson Chapel whose sole business appears to be that of finding fault with the Pastor and Officers. They never do anything at all themselves to help pay a debt, are entire strangers to Class and Prayer Meetings, attend the Preaching services at long intervals, contribute little or nothing, to meet the financial obligations of the church, but there they sit and growl, and find fault and ask for a change of Pastors. Do we need an extra contribution to meet some pressing debt, they are not able to give a penny; if some person is sick and needs attention, they are "so busy" and can not go; Class Meeting night they are "too tired," they can not sing but find fault with the choir and with any one else who raises a tune. Some of this class of members have not contributed toward the payment of the debts on the church within the past fifteen months as much as one dollar, including every penny given. It is refreshing to turn from this to another class of members in Simpson—the church doors are seldom open but what they are there; never do Trustees, or Stewards, ask for a collection but that they respond; if Pastor and officers do not exactly suit them they do not growl nor complain, but pray and encourage them. This is the class which makes it possible for the church to live and do effective work. Which class do you belong to? OUR SEWING CIRCLE. Too much praise can not be given this faithful band of sisters who have done so much for the church, and for M, Pastor of Simpson Chapel. the poor. During the year ending April 1st, they raised in cash, for the assistance of the Trustees, more than $125.00. Mrs. Mattie Jackson is President, Mrs. Katie Booyer, Secretary, Mrs. Kittie Tilford, Treasurer, and Mrs. N. V. Gilliam, Instructor in Sewing. It is their expectation to do more this year than last. You are invited to become a member. Meetings are held every Thursday afternoon. WHY WE ARE IN THE M. E. CHURCH. As there are quite a number of persons who fail to see why it is that more than three hundred thousand colored people still retain membership in the M. E. church, when there are the distinctively colored Methodist churches thriving around us, the succeeding issues will contain a series of articles setting forth our reasons there for, and to these articles we call the special attention of such persons. EMANCIPATION DAY EXERCISES. On Sunday night, Sept. 22, there will be special services in commemoration of the issuance of President Lincoln's famous One Hundred Day Proclamation to the South on slavery. Preparations will be made to have suitable addresses and sermon, by some of the best speakers, while our choir will arrange a program of music befitting the occasion. Invitations will be sent the G. A. R., and other organizations, and especially to those older men and women who can remember the dark days prior to 1863, to come and worship with us on that day. Don't forget it, Sept. 22. REPORT OF THE RALLY. We are unable to get a full account of the Gideon Band rally in the hands of the printer in time for this page, and have arranged with The Freeman for its appearance on another page, which goes to press later. Don't fail to read it, and see who are the members that respond to the call of pastor and trustees to meet the obligations financial resting upon the church. It shall be our aim to publish news Cures Weak Men Free. Send Name and Address To-day----You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and Vigorous for Life. INSURES LOVE AND A HAPPY HOME L. W. KNAPP. M. D. How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weakness, lost vitality, night losses, varicocele, etc, and enlarge small weak organs to full size and vigor. Simply send your name and address to Dr. L. W. Knapp, 1169 Hull Building, Detroit, Mich., and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily daily mail shows what men think of his generosity. "Dear Sir:—Please accept may sincere than for yours of recent date. I have give your treatment a thorough test and the items of the work of our churches in Indiana and elsewhere; if you wish to keep posted read The Freeman. Remember that in addition to the regular subscription list of The Freeman five hundred copies of this issue will be distributed by Simpson Chapel. We wish the world to know what we are doing, who is doing and how we are doing, and those to whom credit is due, to them will credit be given. The drones will simply be let alone. You will know the drones by never seeing their names, nor hearing anything of them through these columns. "I do wish someone would write a few rules for men," said a young married woman recently. "I'm awfully tired of reading in magazines and newspapers that I must meet my husband when he comes home from his office pleasantly and cheerfully; that the house must be like a new pin; I must be pretty gowned; the dinner must be daintly cooked and served, and that he mustn't be worried with a recital of the troubles of the day, no matter if delirium supervenes for me. "These precepts are all right theoretically, and under ordinary circumstances are practical. Every woman follows them instinctively who wishes to retain her husband's admiration, but why aren't there a few laws of this sort laid down for the men to follow? "Why isn't there someone to tell them to "look cheerful" when they come in, and to forbear to grumble if dinner is a trifle late for any good reason; to be a little sympathetic and affectionate, and remember that theirs are not the only troubles in the house? "According to the ordinary writer, a woman's whole married life should be spent in practicing expedients to keep her husband's love from growing cold, while he apparently may pursue any course he pleases, civil or uncivil, tyrannical or gentlemanly, and be sure of retaining hers. "This may not be the masculine idea of the case at all; the sterner sex may not really expect to get the whole globe and give nothing in return, but it is not the writer's fault if they don't. I seduccially keep all such articles away from John, for he's a very good husband, and I'm afraid such literature would put ideas in his head, and spoil him. "Now, poor, unenlightened soul, he has an idea that my side of the partnership has its own worries, and he tries to help me straighten them out; but who knows how he would change, if he ever discovers that he is really made of china, and has to be handled with care to keep from being broken?"—Baltimore News. Take thy self-denials gayly and cheerfully; and let the sunshine of thy gladness fall on dark things and bright alike, like the sunshine of the Almighty.—James Freeman Clarke. Dear reader, what is your religion? Every one has a religion of some sort or another, for man must worship and make a god of something or somebody.—British Evangelist. the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "DearSir:-Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." "DearSir:-Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor." All correspondence is strictly confidential, mailed in plain, sealed envelopes. The receipt is free for the asking and he wants everyman to have it. 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Capt Frazier, the headwaiter at the Chittenden, is very popular with the management. His wages have been raised. James Bowman, of the Chittenden, will spend his vacation in Kentucky at the Lexington fair. Dennis Armstrong, a waiter at the Neil house, has been promoted to timekeeper. James Rider, a dining car man, was in the city last week from Chicago. The Neil house is being remodeled from top to bottom, and new furniture throughout. Mr. Stewart and his crew are brightening up with smiles to meet the occasion. One of the most popular hat men of this city is David Morgan, of the Great Southern. It is said he never misses a hat. Wm. Smith, of the Chittenden, has had an addition to his family on Mt. Vernon avenue—a girl. The roof garden of the Great Southern seems to have no charms for Jesse Clay when he is on Long and 5th street. Ed Sharp, of the Great Southern cafe, is now mixologist at Norman Wright's place. King Dill left for Boston last week. 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Spaces on standing professio at al and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on WRITE UPS. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1901. AGRICULTURE FOR NEGROES. Bishop Abraham Grant of the A. M. E. church has been making some observations in the North, having in mind the betterment of the race. He was very much impressed with the progress made in Michigan, and especially in Cass county, where, he says, the Negroes own eight by twenty miles of land, all of which is under excellent cultivation. The Negroes, he says, should seek to secure farms in the States of Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. He approaches the Turner theory when he says: "I see no reason why my people should remain in any section of any country where their rights are abridged and disfranchising methods are employed and other discrimination is shown." Bishop Turner would say fly anywhere for relief; hence Africa. As to the agricultural phase of Negro life Bishop Grant is right in advising the sticking to the farm or the acquiring of them. Of course all could no more be farmers than could all be school teachers, doctors or lawyers. But there is something wrong when a community, race or people fight shy of the agricultural side of life, ignoring it altogether, as seems the rule in many localities. The vicinity of Indianapolis, for example, has no more than a half dozen Negro farmers. If the destroying angel that appeared to Lot would demand that bare six farmers must be discovered, six farmers in their own right and tilling their own soil, six Negro farmers, or else the city would be destroyed, we are afraid that the city, no Sodom to be sure, would "turn to ashes at his touch." Twenty-five thousand Negroes depend for their daily bread on the stroke of the white man's hoe. The products of the farm cannot invite discrimination. A horse well bred on a Negro's farm is as likely to be the premier of the race track as that bred by a white man. The question is can he do the work? Can he run the "best" mile? And, after all, who knows more about the actual care of farms, horses, cows, etc., than the Negroes? Why not care for their own? Bishop Grant is eminently correct: the salvation of the Negroes will result by making the very best of those occupations wherein occurs the least friction; proceeding along the lines of the least resistance, as the matchless R. W. Thompson, of Washington, loves to say. And like the chambered nautilins when the race has exploited there, to its utmost possibility, by the very nature of things it will leave the low vaulted past, build statelier mansions and on and on until the dome of heaven alone serves to limit or confine. The revery will be pardoned we hope. Yet we believe sincerely that if the race showed more willingness to do the things that chance and fortune or misfortune has met out, rather than holding up as the brazen serpent the professions as the only things, the panacea, as the means of a racial healing, the contempt, shall we say merited? would in a large measure dissipate. Bishop Turner never does anything by halves. His very gracious acknowledgement of error in that little "doughy warrior" business, the amende-de-honorable, is highly characteristic of the man. Many a man, no fortior in re, would have skulked about hiding behind this and that subterfuge for refuge. We admire the shaggy old lion of the South. THE FREELAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE the Stagerite of the Negro race and one of America's distinct and positive characters. As to the argument on the African scheme there can be no question; we are fully persuaded that a race that will not fight for their rights or leave to secure them peaceably by thus leaving is not prepared to enjoy them; hence do not enjoy them; that's all there's to it. We use Africa as a figure only—an asylum. The Pilgrims buffeted the waves for much less than the Negroes contend with. Religion is simply a matter of the heart, the soul, the spirit, that needs not bow but to God. The Chattanooga Times, in bold headlines, declares that the charge of assault and robbery of a Mrs. Mary Burkett, of Sherman Heights, by a Negro was a fake of the first water. The Times says: "She has not, according to this inquiry, been robbed or maltreated in any way. In brief, it seems to have been a case of tiring of domestic heartstone and going off 'on a lark' with 'another man.' As a result of the investigation Sheriff Bush telegraphed the authorities at Lafayette, Ga., to release the Negro arrested on suspicion of having committed the alleged assault." The Times then goes on to show how the whole thing was punctured, which speaks volumes in favor of the contention that the Negroes are as often the victims of plots, plans and traps as they are guilty of those horrible offences. The National Afro-American Council Convention, which was recently held in Philadelphia, was all that was expected of it. Many of the notable men of the country took an eager interest in its affairs with the view of bringing about better racial relations in the country. Its sessions were conducted with order and decorum such as has characterized its meetings from the very beginning of the organization. Bishop Walters was again elected president. It is with profound gratitude that we note that Senator Ben. Tillman and his anti Negro views are being repudiated in his own State and by his own people. The Chicago Convention of Negro Business Men from all indications will be a very successful meeting News in General. La Grange, Tenn., Special —The drouth of three months duration was broken here by a good rain on the 11th inst., much to the joy and comfort of all people in this vicinity. Corn crops are almost a failure cotton is damaged beyond recovery. The children's day exercise at Jones Chapel on the 4th Sunday ult., was a success. A series of meetings are being held at Union Grove C. M. E church in which many conversions are reported. Miss Elnora Robinson of Bolivar, Tenn., is visiting her many friends and relatives here this week. Mrs. Emma Childress of Memphis is visiting her mother near town. The camp meeting conducted by several devines of the Baptist church at Grand Junction was very short lived and fell short of the good that was expected. The teacher's Institute of Fayette convened in Somerville on Saturday the 10th inst., much interest was manifested by the teachers present. The teachers discussed many subjects of vast importance to the race which showed plainly that the work of education is advancing among the colored youths of Fayette county—yes education is advancing Religion and wealth are the most pressing needs of the Negro. Mr. J. C. Walton is the tallested public school teacher teaching at Jones Chapel, he has 125 pupils in daily attendance and no assistant. If number make a school then he has the best school in the county. The people at Hickory Grove deserve much credit for a neat school house and church they have built. They are also to be congratulated for securing the service of Prof. N. T. Walker as teacher. We regret to say that Mr. Dick Robinson has been very sick for some time. Rockford News. Rookford, Ill., Special.—Quarterly services were opened at Allen Chapel. A large number of people were in attendance. The Sunday school had its annual picnic, going several miles up the river on the steamer, May Lee. A pleasant time was enjoyed. Mrs. M. Donnellly gave a party in honor of her guest, Mrs. Dishman of Morris, Ill. The Sugar Refinery is to open the 19th, thus giving employment to a number of our colored citizens. A very pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. Wood, at 330 South Main street in honor of her little cousin Ida Turner and Miss Jessie Swingler. Ice cream, cake and other refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Donnellly gave a party the evening of the 16th in honor of her guest, Mrs. Ida Dishman. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Revell, Master Ralph Revell, Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. B. Powell, Mrs. Wm. Martin. of Chicago, Miss Helene Martin. Miss Elizabeth McCord, Miss Grace Wilkins, of Chicago, Miss Etta Evans, Miss Helen Tucker, Mrs. Fanny Evans, Mrs. Warren, Mr. E B. Smith. News Notes Starksville, Miss., Special. — Rev. Green, P. C., of the M. E church, has gone to the spring for his health, and will not return until September. Rev. Bunton and family of New Orleans are residing in our town. The married women gave a concert at M. E church on 15 inst; they took in $27 50. H. Montgomery is still on the sick list. Dave Harvey, the barber, is contemplating a visit to some of the Northern cities. Ebb Collier, the shoemaker and repairer, is always at his post of duty on Main street. W. C Johnson and G. M. Page are recent subscribers to The Freeman; who will be next? If you subscribe now you can read the great Negro journal for $1 per annum. Let us read The Freeman more and entice others to do the same; the Negro should read Negro news. V. Campbell is doing good business in the grocery line. Mr. and Mrs. Paterson are contemplating a trip to Battle Creek, Mich., to spend the winter with their son Johny and family Latest News. Ironont, O., Special.—Mr. Chas Robinson have returned from Steubenville, O. Mr. R. Myers returned to Circleville Sunday. Mr. O. Brooks of Columbus is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Chas. Reynolds was in Cincinnati Sunday. Messrs. M. Black and F. Williams were calling on friends in Huntington Sunday. Mrs. D. Boldin continues to be quite sick at her home. Mr. G. E. Brooks has accepted a position at the Neal House and left Sunday. The Road house has received an addition. When last heard from the Mill quartette was in Kokomo entertaining a large audience and doing a fine business. Miss Addie Edwards under went a successful operation Thursday and is very much improved. The Providence Missionary Baptist Association convened at Middlepost, O. The Fourth Street Baptist church sent two delegates Messrs. A. Washington and E. Davis and the church was received into the Association. Miss Jennie Crosby was a messenger for the Sunday school. Henderson Items. Henderson, Ky., Special.—The annual celebration of the U. B. A. Society was held August 3, at Held's Park. A large crowd was in attendance Miss Bessye Slaughter left August 6 for Birmingham, Ala., to the guest of Miss Dollie Mason. Miss Viola Talbott of Evansville has returned home after a pleasant visit to Misses Selia Mae and Sue Ella Browne. Miss Anna V. Kennedy has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Louisville and Frankfurt, Ky., and Indianapolis, Ind. Messrs. F. W. and A. E. Cooper of Evansville spent Sunday in the city. Dr. P. G. Walker who was with the 49th Infantry was in the city a few days ago circulation among his many friends. He left August 2, for Lexington. Mrs. Phyllis Brooks is on the sick list. The sad news of the death of Mr. Grant Early was received here Saturday afternoon. Mr. Early was an employee of the St. Louis car works at which place he met his death. Mr. Henry Hill was killed August 1, by Wm. Holloway. Mr. Hill was a very industrious young man and will be sadly missed by his many friends. Mrs. Monroe Galbott of Evansville, Ind., spent August 3, and 4, in the city. Dversburg Notes Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Rev. G. W. Wynne spent a few days with his wife and friends last week Johnson and Douglass, two of our men in the family grocery business, are carrying a stock of about $1 000. Robert Jordon, a citizen of Dyersburg, was killed at the Band Mill last Wednesday morning in attempting to jump off the train. His foot slipped and he fell under the train. Rev. Johnson, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached one of his excellent sermons to the members of the C. M. E. church last Sunday at 11 a.m J. H. Connell, who has been on the sick list for a few weeks, is mending some. Miss E. L. Strain reports having a fine school. She has an attendance of about forty-five pupils. Mrs. McCauley, who has been on the sick list a few weeks, is now able to be up again. Mr. Meolus Slysby spent a few days with his mother. Rev. A. G. Currin, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist, was able to fill his place in the pulpit last Sunday. The members of the C. M. E. church hold their big rally to-morrow. Everybody is cordially invited. Prof. E. W. Bailey, one of our ex-principals, is now about to complete his fourth dwelling house. He has about $4,000 in real estate. Prof. Bailey has been a worthy citizen. He has been teaching at Paris, but is now 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 toes to marrow. And the other, let, and finding none it settles permanently in one place, and from its home other pains start from it, and from its multiplier. Dr Drumman's lightness and multiplicity, and attack the disease from all points at once, and their work is always successful if your drugist has not met these remedies, write to the doctor, and describe your case. Accents wanted. CHURCH The Presbyterian demonination has 1,622 communicants in Africa. Rev. H H Garnett, of the Presbyterian church, was the first colored man man to preach in the capitol of the United States. Rev. O. Summers, colored, was at one time chaplain of the Legislature of California. Bishop B. F. Lee has the pre-eminence in scholarship in the A. M. E church. Since the death of Dr. J. C. Price, of Livingstone college, Rev. J. H. Hector of York, Pa., is said to be the most popular temperance Lecturer of the race. The oldest church in the United States is said to be Evans Chapel an A. M. E. Zion connection at Fayetteville, N. C. Bishop Clinton of the A. M. E. Zion church is the youngest bishop in the United States, perhaps in the World. Eagle Pass News. Eagle Pass, Tex., Special—Mr. Lewis Whitehead is in town spending a few days with his family. Hon. H. C. Fugerson deputy custom collector of Upton, Tex., is the guest of Mr. C. W. Scott of this city. Mr. James Porter is very slick at present writing. Our people seem to be more enthusiastic over the Freeman than ever before every body that sees the paper wants to read it. Rev. Samuel Williams pastor of the Baptist church of this city called the young people together last Tuesday night to organize a church choir, of which we are sadly in need, notwithstanding the fact that we have a few right good singers, there were only a few present at the meeting; so no definite understanding was had at that meeting. News Notes. Athens, O., Special.—Miss Mable and Miss Grace Carter of Gallipolis, O, are visiting friends in the city. Miss Pearl Brown of Parkersburgh, W. Va., is visiting Mrs. Carron Dean Ave. Miss Daisy Viney, of Gallipolis is visiting her brother Mr. Edolphis Viney the prominent head waiter of Hotel Berry. Miss Lillian Madra joined Mr. and Mrs. Berry on their Eastern trip. Miss Ida Thomas and Ada Morgan will leave for Columbus, O., the last of the week to be gone several days. Miss Nellie Payne entertained the visitors the 20th on Vine street, all had a pleasant time. The program rendered by the Booker T. Washington Club last Thursday night was quite enjoyable. News In General. Hopkinsville, Ky., Special.—Mr. E. S. Dabney, wife and mother will leave on a visit to Louisville, Ky., in a few days. Miss Willie Kezee, of Clarksville, Tenn., is the guest of Carrie Hawkins of this city. Ervin Clark, of Paducah, Ky., passed through the city last Tuesday en route to Russellville to attend the Grand Lodge of the U. B. F. and S. M.T., which held their session at that place last week. Mrs. Sina Elliott of this city sends regards to her son, Mr. X. N. Rattif, of Indianapolis, Ind., through The Freeman. Anderson Baken, of this city was overcome, last Saturday night, with a stroke of paralysis. He is resting easy at this writing. The banquet given at the residence of Mrs. Kittie Jones in honor of her daughter, Miss Birtte Jones, on the 16th ult., was one to be remembered by all who attended. Why is it that the Negro can't sell ice cream on Sunday as the white stands do? Don't pay for your license when they are due? Try The Freeman for straight news of the doings of Negroes. Price five cents for single copy. Miss Lucinda Dabney of this city was called to the bedside of her aunt in Clarksville, Tenn., this week. Sam Bronaugh returned home from Clarksville, Tenn., last Saturday. Mrs. Mary McDougher of this city will leave for a visit to her home in Bowling Green then to Louisville, Ky., during the conclave. Mr. S. H. Bronaugh, who attended the grand lodge at Russellville last week, has returned home. The saddest of all was the death of Miss Bobellen McNeal of this city, one of the most popular young lady teachers of the city. She departed this life on the 15th ult. The funeral took place from the C. M. E. church, Saturday, the 17th, Rev. J. W. Luckett officiating. Prof. E. S. Browder. The Major man, returned home last Sunday night from a business trip through the South looking well. David Pittman, The Freeman reporter is on the sick list. Brief Items Houston, Tex., Special.—Willie Williams reported to the writer that all the colored bell boys at the Hutchins house, one of the leading hotels of Texas, were discharged and white bell boys were put in their places. Mr. Williams was one of the head bell boys. On the 15 inst. the Ancient Order of Pilgrims, comprising a local membership of 700 people celebrated their nineteenth anniversary and public installation at the Mary Holmes Seminary WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI. The only School in the State Exclusively for HEALTHFUL, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUAL Literature, Music and the Domestic Arts taught by thorough experienced Ladies. The atmosphere of this school is distinctly Christian and the BIB Truth are carefully taught, but there is no attempt to interfere with church preferences. The Mother terian, Episcopal, Congregational and Catholic Churches are represent Last year our pupils came from seven different states. Next year we sho cants than we have room for. Only those who come early will be sure of open Wednesday, October 2d. For catalogue and further information, write to REV. H. N. PAYNE. THE 32nd ANNUAL FI. Of the Colored A. & M. Association will be held at LEXINGTON, KY. 14. Unusual attractions. The finest Stock Exhibition in the world. The of Columbus, O., will furnish the music. For Catalogues or information. T. J. WILSON, Pres. A L HARD The only School in the State Exclusively for Colored Girls The atmosphere of this school is distinctly Christian and the Bible and Christian Truth are carefully taught, but there is no attempt to interfere with church preferences. The Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Congregational and Catholic Churches are represented. All are welcome. Last year our pupils came from seven different states. Next year we shall have more applicants than we have room for. Only those who come early will be sure of a place. Session will for catalogue and further information write to REF. H. N. RAINFORD. THE 32nd ANNUAL FAIR Of the Colored A. & M. Association will be held at LEXINGTON, KY, Sept 10, 11, 12 and 13 and 14. Unusual attractions. The finest Stock Exhibition in the world. The PEOPLES' BAND of Columbus, O., will furnish the music. For Catalogues or information, address. T. J. WILSON Press. TWO BOOKS IN ONE History of the Negro Race and History of the Negro Soldiers in the Send for Terms. Price of either book ABOVE $1.00. 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; Georgia—Habits and customs of Southern colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolutionary times. Negro Heroes of the Revolution. The War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberia. Frederick Douglass at Turner and others were forcured to the slave trade. Antislavery agitation. Examination of Underground Railroad. Slave population of Reunion. War of the Atlantic. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Pillow. Around Petersburg. The Crater. Incidents of the war. The end of the war. Reconstruction. 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Religious progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free color in North America. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO SOLDIERS: First Hero of the Navy a colored man. Pen pictures of the darling charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan El Grande and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of M. Kinley, Miles, Roosevelt and many others on the bravery of Negro soldiers. General Morgan advocates the Negro cause. The Negro pymaster in the army. The Negro poet, Paul Lawrence Dumlar. "Edie Sawyer," 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 Neo-Soldiers in the Spanish-American War: First. How many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battleship Maine? 2. 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Show.)— sisnonst Valley, Ta, Ag ai: Dennicon, 2 Ames. 28; Belle Plain, 2 ‘Tipton, 5); Stor- fing. i Haneison Buos’, New axp Axcrest Soomt.— fikbart, Inds Ang 20: South Bend, 3 Plymouth, 25: Logansport, 2; Frankfort, 3 Orawfordsvillo, it Ricuanos & Parxate’s Grong Mixeraris.— Tacoma, Wash, Aug 2 10 21, Olsmpin, 2; ‘Aberdecn, 29; Hoquiam, 3; Montesano, 3 Hoss & Bazox's Bio Coox Causival.—Bt Al hans, Ve, Aug 9 £025 Tue Gunat McKaxtass Co.—Milwaukee, Wis, Tndefiaite Little Bampty sends regards to the Jamereon pickaninnies. James Harris sends regards to all friends, and says write, = * Jesse Smith sends regards to Dave Jackson and G. Garrett Elwood Johnson sends regards to Dan. Washington and Dave Jackson. Miss Augusta Mines sends regards to the Paynes and Chas and Nellie Small. Dudley and Ormes are nightly bits with the Tom Brown's “Black Rats” sgeregation, MelKissick and Jones, knockabouts comedians, after 58 weeks’ of a success, nave signed contract again with Rosco and Hollands Minstrel Co, for the coming season. They are in good wlth and send onr kindest regards toall James Brown and Miss Levama Jones were married at Waterbury, Conn , Ang. 15, Miss Jones, whose home is in Brooklyn, is @ member of Tom Brown's “Black Rate” Co, while Mr. Brown isa wenber of the same company, and a crother of Tom Brown's. They re- ceived several valuable presents. \iter a geparation of six weeks the Queen Oity Quartette has joined hands snd is stationed now in Chattanooga. ue team of Innman-Moore help to make this one of the best quartettes on theroad, while Freeman and Finch hold own. We witnessed A. G. Allen's chow here, and decided it among the a the road. Kid Arrant is rush- ve comedian, We would like to from P,@, Lowery and friends, 4 \cress 708 Pine street. Che team of Taylor and Gibbs are ng with good success, and have 8 pen dates. Closed Washington Park the week of Angust 5th: \oodlyn Park the week of the 12th. \Y cancel all other dates in order to re- sme our show, which will start ont © 15th of September en route \Srcugh the East. Band leader, Prof. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLOKED NEWSPAPER. Brice, leader of orchestra, Prof. Hoyt, manager of band and orchestra, Ed Col- lins, late of Harricon Bros’. big show, W. W. Williams, business manager, (has, K. Harris, representative, Gibbs & Taylor, sole owners, send regards to Larkins and Patterson, Yeager and Kel- ly, Baily’s, Earnest Hogan, Rastus and Banks, Jones and Sutton, Ollie Grant and wife and Irving Jones. Notes from Harrison Bros. Minstrels. —We are adding new people to the show, and are the largest minstrels traveling. The letters are pouring in from onr add in The Freeman last week. ‘The quartette is still receiving ite night- ly encores. Wm. Flamer is still with us, and is rendering a cornet solo night- ly. Mr. Harrison has a band of 18 pieces with 9 solos, Wm. 8. LeVard, our stage manager, passed a very pleas- ant birthday on the 8 inst. with P. G. Lowery and company, with Forepaugh & Sells Bros, cireus. We did not show in the afternoon, but attended P. G.’s concert instead, which was a rare treat and at night they turned ont to our show, and went away pleased with what they saw. Regards to all friends. Mr. John Haywood, a distinguished and able musician of Raleigh, N. C., has recently arrived in Colambus, Ohio, to join the famous Thos. Howard’s or- ‘chestra, known as the People’s Orches- tra, He holdsa distinct and pre-emi- nent position as violimst, which makes him an important feature in the orches- tra too. It is an indisputable fact that Mr. Haywood is an accomplished mu- sician and has in so short a while made @ ponderous impression. Those that have heard him readily commend him for the graceful and artistic manner that he draws the bow, and especially commend the admirable and melodiou: music rendered by him. By special re- quest he appeared in St. Paul A. #f. E. chureh on E. Long street, last Sunday: in Columbus and rendered one of his best selections. Notes from C. G. Phillips’ Mammoth “UL. ©." Co.—We are meeting with great success through Ohio and Indiana. We continue to crowd our tent, which has a seating capacity of two thousand ‘and leave the people satisfied that we have not overestimated our ability. Our company consists of 24 performers, white and colored, and 56 canvasemen and hostlers,and the ghost walks without acrutch. The band concert every day is rendered by capable musicians, 15 in number, also white and colored, and never fails to dray applause from the vast crowds of eager spectators. Our concert, which concludes the show, is well attended, it opens with a minstrel first part and makes good. The cake walk, introducing the Honolaln Dance, in elaborate costumes, is always a hit. We wish sucores to all. Notes from Brickingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla, Pat Chappelle, manager, D Ireland Thomas, stage director.—In spite of the extreme warm weather bufiness continues to be good. Last _week Beatrice Coats and Marion Knight made their initial performance at thie house. Miss Pearl Woods, the female contortionist, and coon singer, is still the favorite here. Miss Mae Fisher ie making her usnal hit with her coon and sentimental songs. Miss Laura Logan and Ada Harris are still here. Miss Lillie Wheeler (little Eva) is getting her singing nothing but the very latest red hot coon songs. “Happy Howe,” the old favorite, never fails to get several encores on his wonderful, acrobatic, song and dance. Geo. MeDaniels, the coming comedian, is making a big hit ‘with his songs, dance and cake walks. | Roster of Concert Company with Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show: Dave Jackson, Monologist; B. Lloyd, coon song ‘I must a been dreaming;” Mre. Daniel E, Washington, ballad, “The little room where baby used to sleep” also “Hello Central,” assisted by Dave Jackson, Ganbetta Garrett and Lev. Davy; buck dance, Frank Bell and Lev. Davy; sketch by the Washington Trio; Lallaby “Stay in your own back yard,” Miss Annie Powers and Mrs. Lev. Davy; Jackson and Garrett, song and dance artists and Exponents of Coonvilletsm; basleeque cake walk by Mr. and Mrs. B, Lloyd; the champion of all artiitic cake walkers Daniel E. Washington and Mr. Ganbetta Garrett; final red hot planta- tion, headed by Dave Jackson and Lev. Davy, assisted by company. Stage Manager, Daniel E. Washington; General Manager, W. I. Swain. Notes from New Orleans Minstrels — The big show still does the biz. While in Knoxville, Tenn, Prof. MoCamon. our bandmaster, met his mother and two brothers; in Chattanoogs Sam John- son, baritone player, met his mother and sister; N. Barge, manager of No. 2 band, when we reached Chattanooge, invited all the members of our show out to dinner, Mr. and Mrs, Quine and Mr. and Mrs. Oakes were among those who attended. Mr. Barge has a very pretty place, and his wife did all in her power to’make everything pleasant. The table spread was of such we will not forget soon. This was the firet time the host had seen bis wife and children for about ayear. The piano was kept going till three in the morning; at four we started for the cars and departed from the city half an hour later. Well, The Freeman has just come, boys, so our regards and good luck to all. The Nebraska State Journal says: “The Slayton Jubilee company were greeted cordially by the aseembly. ‘Their program included songs of pathos and humor, character songs and an ex- hibition of imitation bird and animal calls, That the andienco was well pleased with the rendition of the selee- tions was evident from the numerous encores which had to be responded to. Several times in succession the singers were brought back and every number received rounds of applanse."” The St. Joseph Daily News says: “The Chautauqua will close tomorrow night with a grand sacred concert by the Slayton Jubilee Singers at Krag park at 8 o'clock. ‘This aggregation has won many friends by its daily concerts during the Chautauqua and the best eritics in the city pronounce them the ‘best Jubilee singers ever heard here, and that is saying much, for nearly all the organized singing companies on the ct hei tie ane * ag Ae . vas eg Fg es: wi, vag) ERS WZ tl - fal Au. @ FIBL>DS, Proprietor and Star Performer of the Al. G, Fields’ Greater Minstrels, which will open the English Opera House in Indianapolis Monday, Aug. 26. Mr. Fields carries an all-star company num- bering 50 or more special artists, who are known the world over for their su- perior minstrelsy. Notes from P. G. Lowery’s Vaudeville Show and Band —The Rogers, Bert and Rosa, who recently joined the company, have become favorites of the entire company. They area clever teat, neat and modest in manner and earnest workers. J.J. Smith is becoming to be one of our best mnsicarrangers. He is kept busy arranging new songs for the singers and band. Miss Ida Lar- kins, our dashing soubrette, will appear this winter as acomedienne. Her orig- inality will make her famous. The or- chestra under the lerdership of Prof. C. D, Jackson is over the average of or- chestra because it is composed of all schooi musicians. Prof. Jackson of class 1900, New York City, G. P. Hand- right, clarionetist, from the Warren Conservatory, J.J. Smith, advance pu- pilof P.G. Lowery, the May brothers, William and Thomas, also James Mar- tan and Sam Elliott are musicians of rare ability Chas. B. Foster, in his own style of rendering “sleep in the Deep,’’ is meeting with great success. P. G, is well pleased with the band this season. Manager Connor is very liberal ‘with his pratees for the company. We hhad a pleasant visit with the Harrison Bre minstrels, meeting old friends; making new friends and having a good ‘time in general. The members of Har- ison Bros. visited our afternoon per- formance and Lowery’s company re- turned the visit in the evening. While the circus is in Chicago the Stewart brothers, Johnnie and Charley, expect to visit relatives and friends in Colum- bus, Ohio. A. L Prince will be fea- tured with Swain's Nashville Students this winter. George Hussey, the clever vantriloguist, and his funny marinetts, is one of our strongest attractions in the side show with Forepangh and Sells Brothers. In traveling through the South I find The Freeman has a wide ciroulation; everybody is anxious to get 4 Freeman, not because it is a Northern paper, but because it is the best colored Paper published. The freeman is quite ‘@ theatrical paper; we find the theatri- cal columns very interesting. We can notice the steady progress of some of ‘our best musicians and band masters. ‘We see P. G. Lowery furnishes engage- ‘ment for @ company both summer azd winter. We can see Rosco & Holland has branched out in the Uncle Tom field Oliver Scott, we notice, has left the colored field of theatrical life. The Harrison Bros, must not be neglected as thelr reputation is sufficient to know we need them in our business. Last I will mention, but not the least, is W. I. Swain, manager of Swain’s Nashville Students’ winter season, and the first manager to put ona large all colored concert company under canvas with one of our big shows, Pawnee Bill’s Wild West. The Freeman has done enough for every one in the profession to let no opportunity pass to purchase @ paper. Every company on the road, I notice, has its agent. I visited a colored company, and it happened to be the day The Freeman came, I was surprised to finda band leader and a comedian re- fase to buy a paper for the trifle of only five cents. They stated that they did not read The Freeman, yet they were peeping over some one’s shoulder for free doings. I pity one so selfish, s0 narrow minded as to refuse a paper like The Freeman. A person so weak intellectually is an object of pity. May The Freeman ever prosper is the wish of @ constant customer. OR ESRLET EE geet ee RU EN gag some ideal weather for the last few weeks. The sun has been on both sides of the street, but there has always beon a steady breeze from the lake to coun- teract his balefal influences as far as humanity is concerned. Chicago is not only a city of the first magnitnde, but it is the largest summer resort in the world, ‘Why need one quit Chicago when the weather bureau is dispensing such a fine article of weather as at present, But Wwe mast aot bak Go trash on ur weather, for there are times when it shows its displeasure to praise by be- coming as ugly as it possibly oan. The professional ranks are so well thinned ont there is hardly any news worth re- porting. Mahara opened his season last Saturday. ‘The former “Hottest Coon in Dixie” company will have but a very fow persons from the West in its per- sonnel this season. It is a mach mooted ‘question whether Miss Neale G. Haw- kins, the leading lady of the aggrega- tion for the past two seasons, will be with {t again or not. Those who deny it have much the best of the argument at present, for she 1s now with the Dixie Jubileo Singers. It is further reported she will marry Mr, Buckner, the man" ager of the company, sometime in the early fall. Should this event take place it is certainty she will not be with the Miller forces this season. MoCabe and Young’s Black Triby company will be on the road again this season. Saint Suttle and the Brewers will be with it. Dick Lloyd, of the Lloyd Bros., is at the head of an aggregation which will tour the Crawford cireuit this season. Bill Cole will be stage manager. Bessie Kinney, of the Fiske Jubilee Singers, is in town enjoying her vacation with her mother, She seems to be enamored with the jubilee business, for she says no more big shows for her. James Douglas has signed with Glazier. Deas and Robinson were at the Casino last week They intend to remain in vaude- ville all season. Deas wishes all those who carry hammers for him to know it {8 next to impossible to keep @ good man down. “Down in Mobile” company is now in rehearsal and Pap Ross is happy. He says noth- ing brings euch deep satisfaction to him as to hear the silent, regular tread of the ghost. Ed Hood, the bass singer, will be with the Tennesseeans this sea- son. George's “Queen of Hayti” Co., opened Aug. 5 at Billings, Mont. Chas. Sager, the playwright, leaves in a few days for New York, to direct the re- hearsals for his 8 act drama “Darkness and Dawn.” George Bailey, of the Rusco & Holland’s Georgia minstrels, is in the city. H.S, Green, the hustling manager of the Fountain City Quartette, is highly elated with the flattering offers he is receiving for the coming season. Pythian lodge, No. 2, K. P., being the professional lodge of the order here, will be delighted to entertain her broth- er Knights during the Supreme session. P. G. Lowery writes that he will be in the city in a few days. Louis Love is making the resorts of Wisconsin to good business. Miss India Gordon is filling a week's engagement at Milwaukee. Daddy Love, proprietor and manager of The Headqaarters, 336 27th street, is making a big hit with his late song. Why don't yon get a Freeman of your own. The Carter Brothers are booked oyer the Orpheum circuit, opening in ‘Brisco Sept. 9. Walter Webb continues a big card at the Lake Side Pavillion. Walter S. Tipton died suddenly Aug. 9, at his residence, 4754 Dearborn street. GREATER NEW YORK.—The city GREATER NEW YORK.—The city just now is very well filled up with members of the many different com- panies, which will\soon be ont on the road. The Black Patti Troubadours headed by Mme. Jones and John Ruck- er, opened their season at Newburg, N. ¥., Aug. 14, They are booked solidly for 44 weeks through to the coast. Sherman Coates, Ella Anderson, The Grandys, Blanche Dickerson and Tenia Russell are prominent members of the colored contingent with the “Big Sen- sation” company. ‘The company is now rehearsing here. Pearl Barber, the well-nown sporting man of Toledo, O., was in the city last week. Mr. Barber is the genial proprietor of the Young Men's Social Club, of the above named city, and is the owner of several very ISACT MINGO Engaged at the Rialto Theatre, Memphis, Tenn, under the management of Johneon & Reid; will be at Liberty after August 20th. All managers that want fan act that will better thelr show will please write to 96 Front Street, Memphis, a, B; SI havo payo four woeks atthe Rialto, Memphis, Tenn,,and the public in general and the press announce that my acts are the finest ever teen, of ies kind. eee @ © Becomes an Instantancous Rage when first heard. @ @ Serer eee nee NaH ON SOE Tere 2? 3 “fl Coon With the Raglan Craze’? $ $ By SHERMAN BOONE. : : Arr. By GEO.J. DAWSON. : $ * Soc. %* i. Characteristic Ragtime, yet Inspiring. % Send 400 One of Boone’s Master Productions, ie heim: | First Edition Just Published The ~~ DD cons: Prettiest Coon Song Ever Presented e | to the Public. Order Now of @ E. C. KNOX & CO., Music Publishers, @ (%9N. Capitol avenue, - - - - INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 0OSOSOO09O00910000000000008 eu_eEeEaEeoaeEoO)*e_——e_——_—_—_______—_—_— CALL 5 : ‘ WM. HALLBACK'’S Minstrel Jubilee Company All people engaged for the above company will assemble for rehearsal Aug. 26, 1901, Jackson, Miss, Acknowledge this call, Wm. Hallback, 207 Clitton St , Jackson, Miss, Can use tuba and double bass and good slide for 1, and o. COLORED Performers Wanted Male and Female for “A Rabbit's Foot” Comedy Co., Just a few more Performers to double brass, and a few more Ladies that can sing and dance to complete my company. Can use orchestra leader who doubles altar Good double bass and tuba player write. ‘Tickets furnished to the right parties, Booked solid for 41 weeks, carrying spesial scenery for every act. Special oar and everything up-to-date, Writequick PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fla. f"« Sa Se aly, oa en | Se a ED ae — sae ecc: .| promising young trotters. While in the city he was the guest of Chas. H. Moore, of the Donglass Club. ©, Elias Win- ston, baritone soloist, of the “Hoosier Stars,” was in the city last Wednesday on business. Joe and Sadie Britton, the clever sketch artists, after a success- fal engagement of eight weeks, are back in town. Last week they were great favorites at the Atlantic Garden, Simpson and Pittman, high-class musi- cal artists, are filling a two weeks’ en- gagement at Huber’s 14th Street Thea- tre. Brandow and Arlington, comedy sketch artists, are with, Duke Johnson’s colored show at Carnasie Beach. They will be seen with Mack's Vaudeville Players the coming season. Clarence Powell, monologist, was in the city last Saturday, enronte to the West where he joins Rusco & Holland’s Minstrel Festi- val for the coming season, Mrs. Pearl BE. Smith, wife of Jno. H. Smith, come- ian, has been on the sick list for sever- al days, but is muck better at this writing, Miss Hattie Bluford has closed with the company at Lawrence's Pa- villion, Coney Island, and left for Tam- pa, Fla., on the 20 inst., where she joined Chappelle's ‘A Rabbit’s Foot Co.” H. Augustus Hall, a clever bari- tone singer, joined the Black Patti com- pany here, The Britons, Joe and Sadie, are on the big vandeville bill at Diet- rick’s Casino this week. Yeager, Kelly and Yeager are at the Atlantic Garden this week. Etta Gross is maiing quite fa hit at Lawrence's Pavillion, Coney Island, in her buck and wing dancing. John Jones, cornetist, is with Butler's ceheies st Hames’ Point oan monntains, for the balance of the ‘summer season. Laura Bowie closed with the company at Lawrence's Pa- villion, Coney Ieland, Sunday. Miss Bowie left Monday for Saratoga Springs e visit relatives. The ‘““Wangdoodle” Comedy Four, which is composed of the following well-known comedians: Bobby Kemp, Julius Glenn, Harvey Goodall ‘and Henry Powers, arein thecity. They are rebearsing with Miaco’s ‘Jolly Grass Widows” company. Frazier and Peterson, sketch artists, are making quite a hit in their new act. They are booked to appear at the Atlantic Gar- den next week. Sidney Perrin, the clever writer of “coon” songs, is in the city from Albany, N. Y. Mr. Perrin Drought with him quite a busch of new songs which he had but little trouble in disposing of same to the leading publishers. The titles of come of the cleverest are: ‘My Dixle Queen,” “Clean Up Babe,” “My Alabama Blos- som,” “That’s A Bet,” “Tilda, How "Bout You,” “How I Miss My Baby” and ‘The Rareback’s Colored Ball.” Sutton and Jones are on the bill at Kieth’s this week; while Harry Brown Sane ae, So. fee SS oy the ier rs S> |e ted ~~ a, 7 7 VS zm ‘ ~” o2 Gi > ae 0 : i oe Bo NoTrcg. WASTED a first-class straight man and_all- J. Hoblawon Jor manana is Bee ae Jacksonville, Fla.” . —— Announcement Having taken possession of the old and well known Keystone Hotel, 3022 State street., Chicago, I wish to announce that it has been redecorated and refurnished throuhe out, The hotel partis first class in every particular and will be run in such manner. Steam heat, electrio light and hot and cold water throughout. Rooms by the day, week: or month, Sample room in connection. When visiting Chicago do not fail to stop at the Keystone, Respectiully, 8, R, Snowden, is doing at Proctor’s Fifth Avenue Theatre.—J. HARRY JACKSON, Notes from the famous Georgia Min- strels.—We have only one more weet in Canada and the entire company seem to express regret, notwithstanding we have been looking at snow for the last month, but those sights have banished already, for as we near the U. 8. the weather gets warmer. We are doing good busi- nese, and the boys are all in good spirite. We have just returned from a week off the cars in the mountains, which was a very pleasant trip, and one almost indiscribable, as the sceneries were sim- ply grand, and to our astonishment most all of the boys met many old ac- quaintences whom we had not the slightest idea would ever venture so far in search of wealth, among whom are: Tim Anderson, Ed. Hughes, formerly of “South before the War,” and the popa- lar old showman and manager, Lew Johnson. Each of these gentlemen, in their different towns, are prospering, and each gave onr company a grand time. We hope to show thema glowing compensation in the near future. Jas. H. Wilson is composing and arranging some very pretty music. THE FREEMA NIN OHIOAGO ¥| Copies of The Freeman are on sale at the ¥ | following places : d| S.C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenne, g| G.B. Georgeson, 2106 State | C. Carroll, 10N. Paulina. ..| Mrs, Franksen, 1917 Archer avenue, | W.H. Goetz, 411 36th | Es A. Harris, 360 30th ‘M. M, Martin, 267 North Clark ‘ n} J. E. Tarner, 5615 Jefferson ayenue ¥ | XE, H, Faulkner, 2933 State le] A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State g| 1. B. Hall, 281 29th e| C. Hughes, 135 North Clark »| W. H. Monroe, 436 State -| J. E. Lewis, 1204 State w| Ea. Felix, 368 30th Street. ” G. W. MacMilten & Co., 77 E, Harrison, J, L. Love, 336 27th street. | Harris and’ Dixon 336 £ 30th street, 4] ©. C. MeLain, 4902 State, Cole and Alley, 2811 State n° Miss M. Granger, 240 Dearborn iim le at TOM ™ TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, Very often a man gets the name of being a “has been,” whem in trath he has always been a “never was.” ‘The icemen who have been, perpetra- ting so many wrongs on the poor people had better mend their ways, or, perhaps, they will need some of it to cool their eternity. To an “Anxious Inquirer” we will say, our poetry factory has long since een closed, and we are not in the busi- ness any more, consequently we are unable to farnish him with the poem he requests. Our last poem, entitled the “Growler,” did not even get a hand though written in the summer, while the mereary was scrambling to get out of the top of the thermometer. Conse- quently, we have sanely concluded that when, in the midst of the hottest weath- er Chicago has ever seen, and with so pathetic a theme as the “Growler” (one that comes home to eyery body) we can not write a poem that is an “instantan- eons hit,” poetry is not in our blood, and the sooner we quit the business the better. So we quit. ‘Will some manager please organize and start a big aggregation from Chi- cago? Is it possible Chicago is going to lose its vantage-ground as a starting- point for the big aggregation? We hate liars. Some malictously-in- clined, detraction-sowing persons said, and are still saying, we mean the prima- donna no good, whereas the trath of the matter is we almost worship our prima-donnas, but it is the wares they dispense that gives us nausea. Mr. Morgan—J. Pierpont—is fast get- ting rid of all his clocks, lest they, to, should strike. The following may seem inane and foolish, but as we have no reputation for good sense to lose we give it just the same: Why are most preachers like powerfal ansesthetics? Because they produce deep slumber, Speaking of preachers, the Rev. John A. Jones has just married Miss Rhoda Bliss, a female lawyer. On Jones’ ac- count Miss Rhoda gives up bliss. As they go throngh life they will fill the requirements of an old saying, for one will practice while the other will preach. The colored man writes the ‘‘coon” song, the colored singer sings the “coon” song, the colored race is compelled to stand for the belittling and ignomy of the “‘coon’’ song, but the money from the “coon” songs flows with ceaseless activity into the white man’s pockets. “Opportunity:” : Master of human destinies I: Fame, love and fortune on my footsteps wait Cities and flelds I walk: I penetrate Desortsand seas remote, and, passing by Hovel and mart and palace. soon or late Tkxnock tunbiddon, once on every gate, I sleeping, wake; If feasting, rae before Ttarn away. Ibis tho hour of fata, ‘And thoy who follow me reach every state Mortals dosire, and conquer every foo Savedeath, But thove who doubtor hesitate, Condemnod to failure, penury and woe, Seck me in vain and needlessly implore: Tanswor not and I return no more. If Cleveland was dubbed the “Man of Destiny”’ why not call him of “Hottest Goon in Dixie” fame the “‘Man—ager of Destiny?” A fiy is a “damn fool” (exense the profanity, bat my thonghts and feelings could only be expressed by this bit of profanity) certainly. He will not profit by the mistakes and fates of his fellow flies. He will stand on the edge of the sticky fly-paper, and view the dead re- mains of his kind, then, “‘damn fool” that he fs, proceed to join those remains. But it may be that I am hard on the fy, for the world contaias many persons whoce “‘damnfoolery” is of the fly kind. As we go to press the whereabouts of Mr. Collin Coe is still a mystery tous. “Virile Critictsm” may be all right, but when it compels one to take up his resi- dence in the unknown, as it has caused Mr. Coe to do, we,ins most strennous manner, do not approve it. The life of the Governor of Illinois seems to consist of two epochs, what I said before election, and what I doafter it. When he appointed Payson of Wat- eka to be President of the State Board of Claims, he apparently must have had the song “It isn’t what you were, its what you are today” ranning through his mind. His appointment should cause a wave of appreciation and grati- snde to float through Joliet and Chester penitentiaries, for it proves the Govern- or has no scruples whatever about ap- pointing ex convicts to high places in the state. | ‘The Governor seems to strive at sen- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPEK. sationalism in his appointments, in giv- ing the people the very man they do not want. His latest sensation in ap- pointments, prior to this, was connected with the State Board of Charities, caus- ing two highly respected and efficient members to resign. Now that the Governor has recognized the ex-conviet class we would like to draw his attention to the tramp and bam element of Illinois. It would in- deed be a startling sensation for him ta raise some ‘“Wearie Willie” from the slough of despond to @ position of prom: inence and honor. In the line of sen sational appointments, Governor, your a Pe uanitied ore ies: ‘The government has its weather bu- reau to foretell the weather so the peo- ple can govern themselves accordingly. Ihave been revolving the matter in my mind, and I find it would be a wise idea for managers of our colored compa- nies to employ bureaus to give ont bulletins announcing aust what the members of the company may expect. For instance: Rehearsal tomorrow. “Jndications are that the opening will be characterized by showers of ill-feel- ing. Stage manager will grow ugly and 9 general storm will set in.” Wouldn't such information be worth the price? Managers, itis for you to answer. We have had books on how to become everything else it is a wonder some en- terprising author has not written a book on “How to become a Carnegie.” If it were the sidewalks that make a city where, O! where would Chicago be? Some of the streets of this city are in a shamefol condition and are a disgrace to the city. TOM THE TATTLER. at te iba Clarksville, Tenn., Special. — The greatest struggle for supremacy ever waged between two railroad factions has jnst ended here, The Baxter prop- osition in which this city was to vote a subsiay of $100,000 was carried in an Australian ballot election, August Sth, by a majority of three toone. ‘The new road, the Nashville & Clarksville, was bitterly opposed by the L. & N. and its factions; but, nevertheless, Baxter's dis- ciples won in a walk. The proposed Nashville & Olarksville railroad, to which Nashville has voted a subsidy of $1,000,000, will extend from that city to Clarksville, connecting with a traok line at Cairo, Ill., thas opening up the avenues of commerce and affording lower rates and better passenger and freight service, Coal is the main factor on which the populace is supposed to save charges enough to liquidate the interest on the bonds at the time of ma- turity. The populace was factional on the propozed railroad, Ward heelers and demagogues exercised great intiu- ence. but yf did not count for much against the proposition. From the open- ing of the polls to the close scenes inci- dental to all other elections were in vogne. The boodler, briber and ram ‘dispenser were on the scene to get in their work against the proposed N. C. R.R. They performed many feats of daring and other acts of corruption and intimidation to defeat Jerry Baxter's proposition, but ali was vain for the L. & N. disciples, over whom hang a clond like that which overwhelmed StahIman and his host m Nashville, Tenn, When all hopes of victory had vanished from them the brave and shrewd L. & N. disciples marched down aud ont from the polls, vanished as if by magic. The N.C. R.R. will give employment to at least from 500 to 1,000 men, enabling them to meet and liqni- date the increased tax of 20 cents on $100. Great credit is due to the unti- ming energy of Hons. N. Dixon, Thos, Martin, Austin Peay, Care Johnson, Sam Dabney, H. N. Leech and T. D, Luckett for the active part which they took in this railroad campaign, and as 8 result of same a landslide followed that broke the power of the monopolists in the Volunteer State. Wesley Chapel ©. M. E. church was completely de- stroyed by fire Thursday, Angust Sth. ‘The fire originated in the parsonage, which was alsodestroyed. The church, organ and parsonage were covered by insurance to the amount of $2,000. ‘The L. & N. depot was partially destroyed by fire on Saturday, August 10. The origin of the fire is unknown. Rey. Lake Mason and Hon. P. F. Hill, the sturdy Nashvillians and champions of Col. Jerry Baxter, were given an ovation during their recent speech making tour on the stump here. Mr. and Mrs. An- drew Saunders, Mr. and Mrs Joe ‘Thompkins and Mr. and Mrs, R. L. ‘Yancey have returned home after an extended trip to Buffalo, N. Y., and Canada to take in the picturesque scenery and Pan-American sights. Mile Kate L. Ramsey is contemplating a trip to Memphis, Tenn., to visit friends. Julian Foiston lies critically ill at his home on Taylor Hill. Physicians en- tertain little hope of his recovery. The long and monotonous drougth that has ruined the various crops in the county and State has been broken by a series of rains. Rev. J. W. Smith, pastor of Wes- ley Chapel, is now holding his flock en masse at Buck's hall until the new church is erected. The Emancipation Proclamation celebration was largely attended on August 8th. Owing to railroad election the affair was not car- ried out in detail as of yore. Miss Liz- zie Ramey and Mr. Norman R. Kim- brough, who are well known in the ed- ucational and postal service, are erect- ing beautifal and elaborate residences on Taylor and Base ball hill. The Sun- shine Quartette and the Ragtime Or- chestra are making extensive prepara- tions for a belle’s $1.00 plate banqnet, which will eclipse all previous ones beheld. The Freeman's correspondent was unable to get any inside informa- tion relative to the affaire d'honneur, but is informed that it will be startling in the extreme. Mrs. J. W. Page is able to be up after a brief illness. Miss ‘Lena Blakey, the captivating and ac: complished Clarksville girl, has arrived in the city from Hot Springs, Ark., to spend an indefinite sojourn with parents ‘and friends. From Texas. Palestine, Tex., Special —Bob Finley is bell hopat the Nolen. Clarence Wal- ton passed through the city en route to St. Louis. Tom ‘Hall is an admirer of The Freeman. Mesdames Curry Bozier, Julia Davis and Mr. J. L. Randolph went to the Sunday school convention. Ben Carson has been sick listed. Joe Green passed through the city en ronte to San Antonio. Ide Walton is conva- lescent. Mr. Shack Walton is working extra at the general office. Johnnie Campbell is second cook at the Nolen hotel. Mr. Willie Brown and wife are admirers of The Freeman. Rob Holt came in from the West. Mrs. Cornelia Long is on the sick list. Miss Annie Taylor left for Bonham last Friday morning to spend the rest of her life with her uncle and brother. Archie Dndley is traveling with a drammer. ‘Call on Charles Green when you want a first class meal. Philip Jones is on the sick list. The Palestine packing house burned down on the 7th. Mr. J. L. Randolph and Mrs. Sarah Delespin were quietly married last Wednesday even- ing. Mr. Randolph is the Dallas Ex- press man. The Freeman wishes Mr. Randolph and wife a happy life. Mr. Ned Duval and Miss Amanda Hodge ‘were united in the holy bonds ot matri- mony. Mr. Jack Miller is convalescent. Philp Taylor went to Longview. Clar- ence Walton has registered for duty as porter on the chair car. George Rose filled Clarence Walton's place while he was laying off. Rev. Daley went down in the water and baptized twenty-seven souls. Dr. Trapp preached a very able sermon. John Hunter is always ready to give you a hair cut and a cool shave, aseisted by the affable Johnnie Johnson. Ike Rogers is a waiter at the Nolen. Mose Jones has been sick listed. Read The Freeman; only five cents a copy. Robert Jones received a telegram, last week, that his sorrel mule was dead and buried. Stems of Interest, Dyersburg, Lenn., Special—H. K. Rivers and Matthew Connell’s club gave their entertainment, last Monday night, at Odd Fellowshall. Prof E. W. Bailes is having another house erected on his property. This makes the fourth house owned by him. J. H. Connell has im. proved after a recent illness, W. M. Mitchell spent afew days visiting last week. The E. P. 8. metat the home of Eadie Roberts last Tuesday night. (uo tations and different pieces were ren- dered, The Juvenile Band, under the leadership of Omer G@. Thomas, is now ready to fillall engagements. The U. B. F. and 8. M. T. had their annual ser. mon preached at the Tabernacle Baptist cbureh, last Sunday, with a large crowd present. Quite a good crowd went to Paducah, Ky., last Thursday, The Juvenile band of Dyersburg was engaged at Mayfield for the day. Mrs, Strain and her daughter Willa went to Coving: ton last Monday night, which place they will make their fature home Mr, and Mrs. Enoch have with them their son Martin, who will remain here. Messrs. L. J. Barnes, John Anderson and Cole- man Walker lett Tuesday, August 6, for different parts of Indian ‘Territory and Oklahoma. ‘They have written very encouragingly of that country. Rev. Redrick, pastor of the A.M. &. church about two and # half miles from Dyersburg, succeeded nicely in his re- vival. He wasassisted by Revs. Moore, tea Mist Caetano ed chinks Local Notes. Carrollton, Mo. , Special. —Mr. George Triggers is engineer at the Farm Tool Manufacturing Company. H. D. Wash- ington is our leading blacksmith. Mise Bettie Crutcher returned last Friday. Mrs. Sadie Kiles, of Chillicothe, Mo., is visiting her mother. Miss Birt Brown, of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting Mr. L. Con- nor. H. Smith is in Turley, Indian Territory. TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE, TENN. THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS- IONAL CONVENTION’ OF THE Brothers and Sisters of Honor of the World, will be hold at Nashyille, Tenn., Octo- ber 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 1ith, 1901. This convention will take up the Negro’s fature in America and Africa. Bishop H. M. Tarner, D. D., LL. D., of Atlan- ta, Ga., and Dr. W. H. Heard, D. D., ex Minister to Liberia, Africa, will be present. Leaders all over the country are invited. For particulars, address DR. J. B. SINGLETON, 408 Cedar Street, Nashville, Tenn. Neilsen. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—Mr. and Mrs, Warren McNeal went to Bolivar, Tenn-, to attend the family reunion which was held Ang. 18, and visited Jackson, Tenn,, beforereturning, They were accompanied by Miss Dorthula Cross and Mr. Cross. Miss Mary John- son and Miss Dora Anderson have gone to the Pan-American Exposition, at Baffalo, N. Y. Mrs, Harris left last week for Chicago, Robert Conner is on a trip ont East. Lew Hall's up-to-date minstrel show at Church's Auditorium, last week was the best performance seen here for some time; every act was a winning feature. The whole cast was magnificent. Mrs, Will ‘Thomas, the wife of our distingmshed band leader, was painfally burned last week, but is able tobe out again. Messrs. Dorman ‘and Steward Jeffereon, of Chicago, are visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Kath- leen W. Levister, the wife of Prof. J Levister, of Howe Institate, this city, had the sad misfortune to lose her mother at her home, Winton, N. C,, Saturday, Ang. 6. At her death she left a dear and devoted husband and the following named daughters to mourn their loss: Mesdames L, W. Pope, of Raleigh, N. C., Annie W. Jones, of Winton, N.C. C. E. Blackwell, of Garyeburg, N. C , Sallie Baton, of Hen- derson, N.C., Georgia E, Mitchell, of Oberlin, O., Kathleen W. Levister, of this city, and Miss Mattie D. Walden, Winton, N. C. The Freeman extends its deepest eympathy to this bereaved family, especially the father and hus- band, who is heart-broken. May he re member that this is only to make him stand like Stephen of biblical fame, suing into the sisies, longing to meet that loved one in the sweet fields of | Eden. «“ And They Were Wed.” Plaquemine, La., Special—A grand affair was the marriage of Miss Elydie Mitchell, the youngest daughter of Mrs. Mary Irvin, to Mr. Charles L. Campbell at Bethel A. M. E church, July 31. Long before the appointed time the church, which was beautifally deco- rated, was crowded. Mrs, Ada Black- ‘well presided at the organ, and played a beautiful wedding march, during ‘which time the bride entered upon the ‘arm of her father, Mr. Allen Irvin, fol- lowed by the bridesmaid, .groomaman and flower girl. They were met at the altar by the groom and pastor, Rev. J. 'W. Washington, who proceeded to unite them in the holy bonds of wedlock. ‘The bride was attired in white silk tissue trimmed with lace and ribbon, set off with lillies of the valley. The maids were Miss Josephine Herbert, Miss Bertha Thomas, Miss Viola Ed- wards and Miss Alberta Stafford, each dressed in white organdie. The flower girl was Miss Doretha Wilbert. The groomsmen were Mr. Andrew Walker, Mr. Monroe Baston, Mr. Willie Camp- bell and Mr. George Martin. The pop- ularity and high esteom in which the parties are held was shown {by the vast assemblage of friends. After the ceremony a grand reception was held at the Odd Fellows’ hall, where refresh- ments were served. They received one hundred and sixty presents. General Nows Notes. Ironton, ©., Special— Mr. Charles Robison went to Stabenville as @ dele- gate for the G. 0. O. F, Miss Mary Davis is ill. Mrs, E, Stratton, of Cleve- land, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wood. M. G, Stafford, of Cattlesburg, was in the city Sunday, the 11th. George Brooks, of Columbus, was the guest of friends here. Miss Addie Edwardsis improved. The Free- man can be found at F. W. Howard's, 2123 9th street, Saturday and Sunday. The famous Kelley quartette is making a hit with every engagement. Mrs. Bailey entertained Saturday evening, Angast 10, in honor of Mr. James Steele. Dainty refreshments were served and mnsic and games were the pastimes, ‘Messrs. R. and H. Leftrage, A. Easter, H. Bolden, O. Bailey, D. Schell and I. Downey are in camp with Company I at Toledo. Copies of The Freeman may be found at the Capital City Drag Co., Saturday of each week 111 Monroe street Montgomery, Ala,, 5 cents per copy. Knights Templar Excursion to Louis- Will bik Senaasiviek. sa. eee Yominetiben ge en son tickets to Louisville. Ky. account ‘Triennial Geuclave, Knights Templar. will ve sold via Beunapivania Lines) vald returning al Bape 2, with priviioge to extend ntl Sept oth “Hor further Iaforsation seo Ticket ee oe EDUCATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. Bree Oe erga pw gt ee $8 : et we Seren BA ene, ag * eee sa wg he Se ee Fes toren =< Sep ate. 1 A ee faa See me ‘ Heine tame scons Per ree Rk lg egg ce ea ey eee SS ca eee = meso SS: EN IEE SSE te pS Knowles Building. Boys? Hall. Stone Hall. Gita? Hall. Moe! ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. ‘An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education, mal, College, Preparatory and English High School courses, with ladustrial Traici : savantages in — neh Evtatiog, eee boyss Canes culture for gir: . in ‘October. “For catalogue and information, addfess sm ewins She Bes Woo aay President HORACE BUMSTEAD, © — ais one eae Howard Universi‘y New Orleans, Louisiana. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ane rel ae tnatienson grep iS. ahi rd yearly ‘session October 1, 19, Re maintain its bigh reputation for excellence of INCLUDING School work and careful home training. eat Carpentry, Sewing, Printing, etc., @ part of fedical, Dental and Pharmacsy the regular course. Colleges. its, Grammar, Normal and Colloge devert-| quineytourth cession, 10! avd iw i gin October Ist, 161, Pupils enrolled last session 053. Officers and instructors 24. Healthful and convenient loca- | Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Hon. We have s pleasant boarding depart. | each $80; Pharmacy Collexe, gr) 5 ent and a good schoo! for your boysand girls, | must register before Oczotr I2! 1 er tite tor catalogue with ovms, ster ton | logue or farther information, a EC, LITTLE, ¥.J.8HADD, M.D. Secretary 2420 Canal Street, | New Orleans, La, | RB Street, N. W., Washington, 0: U Eckstein Norton Y CANE SPRING, KY. OfferssIndustrial, Normal and College train- ing alike to male and female. It is strictly religious, non sectarian and mien by voluntary contributions. School opens the first Monday in October. Students received any month during the year. The time to finish any course is the least possible con sistant with thorough work, For all information address REV CH PARRISH, D. D., President, Cane Spring, Bullitt Co., Ky. Roger Williams University Offers courses in Common English, Nor- | A Christian school where character is devel- Fall term begins October 2, 1901. For further ‘Nashville, Tenn. ‘PRESIDENT “WANTED BA RBEBS" ser'iree ior DRSUAREYS Goeast cee cure and Dermatology, open for students, y \ for thin blooded peo- OX-BLOOD TABLETS oie, “tateumation! in: Alxestion, Nervousness: Mesh producor. Batal mire ‘blood ‘of a Bullock. "Pleacant: to take Thin people wait 20 tbs. month Te you are ne, a ete ae irae ‘Three weeks’ Seer me tend tablets prepaid ER EE Ww. a THIENDEKSO +, Clarinda, Iowa, forshop loetted inhotet} | in hovel buildin called Auld House, five-chalr slop, fixtures ak fost new. doing a good business.” good reason Forscliag. For parsiculars, adasees Honor Brzcr, Washington, Pa Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black’s Hotel, Evansvile, .na., every Saturday. tf Telephone 123. Business oromptl Be mittended to Credit Given to Reliable People. Mrs, B. Adams & W. Taylor (Succeesors to J. H. Taylor) Funeral Directors and Embalmers Bnrial Cases and Caskets of all kinds and fine Carriages, both open and closed B, ADAMS, Manager, 10 Nth Street LOUISVILLE, KX. The Louisvilie & Nashville Railroad Operates the Finest Passenger Service in the South. The equipment is up-to-date, the road bed without an equal and the time the fastest. Through trains of magnificent Coaches and Drawing room Sleeping Cars between Chicago, ‘Cincinnati, eae Erasvrilis or St. Lonin and ‘Nasnville, Memphis, Binatsgtnce! ‘Movie, Meow Ovieaine, Pentacela and Resiaceyiile: Through the historical and scenic regions of Tennessee, Alabama, _ Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida, For descriptive matter, timetables and maps adress ©. ln STONE, General Pass. Agt., efubece aes gp.*©° Chesbro’s Liquid eo Corn Plaster .*. . em ic ore bee oo OE Sones’ cr 2! aad Stay al ane Piety) pp ry Bae Price, TW ts CHESBRO BROTHERS, Willimantic, Conn. ee Howard University MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. INCLUDING Medical, Dental and Pharmaceu: Collexes. ‘Thirty-fourth session, 1001 avd 1002 +p gin October Ist Tuition fee in Medical and Dentai Shan eet aba Sues logue or further informatica, amity co ¥.J. BHADD, M.D, Secretary 901 R Street, N. W., Washington, Cit —— eharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical College Walden University The next season opens, Sept. 4, 101. This 1s the largest medical schoo! in’ the world for colored students, About one half of the educated colored physicians of the Southern states, are grade uates of this college. | For catalogue and further information, address G. W. HUBBARD, M. D., Dean. Nasuviiiy, Tews, —IN REACH OF ALL—— i Normal, Industrial, Musical, Collegiate. Over 30 teachers. Christian, Non-Sectarian, No Saloons. Find xt Berea College about 5 Address (20, T.PAIRCHILD, LL, D., BEREA, RY. —_—_——— Copies of The Freeman can besecured from Will H. Wallace or at J. E. Nelms’ store every Saturday evening. COLUMBIAN BROTHESHOOD OF HONOR Chartered by Kentucky Legislature ot 1885 ard in active operation now in many States. Large benefits paid week ly—large local membership It is an order that promotes tho inter- ests of its members at home or in the business world, enconraging thrift snd enterprise in the race generally | ‘The Banking Division is prepared to invest your savings, no water how small, with profit. Any person of sound heulth and of good hanits between fonr (4) years and fifty-four (54) years of age can hecviue members—special terms for older per sons. ‘The fee for joining is not les than $1.00 nor more than $2.00. ‘The foliow ing interesting table telis its own story Five cents per week gives « child $1.00 sick benelit «nc $15.00 at death. ‘Ten cents *} week gives an adult $2:00' "sick benoit 00! $30.00 at death. Fifteen cents per week iv’ an adalt $3.00 sick benefit ant $45.00 at death. ‘Twenty cents per week gives an adnit $4.00 sick benuiit sn’ $00.00 at death. ‘Twenty-five cents per we gives an adult $5 00 sick be: and $75 00 to 100 00 at deat Fifty cents kk gives adult $10.00 sick beneli © $150.00 at death. All pay the same and receive the «a: When itis inconvenient to att Berstipy snc cards, carte» farnisbed on request. Nostra The order will buy you a hon between $200 and $2,000 allow! pay for it on less than renting (' just as paying dues inalodze closure owing to sickness nor te Joss of work; the order aceor‘li mottoes will protect its met per week for sickness and $3) fr al expenses for 10c per week. | fal faneral ceremony. For » ore information aipout joiaine ety, write to Supreme Secretary ©. © 981 W. Jefferson St., Lovisvi! i “OO PORT ! Sis se ny a “ACiiny f tt DGD DG : S sue back Tom The Tattler; I you were dead. : Corbett was given a decision end of @ ten-round go with Dixon, ex-feather champion, at wwhall, Denver, last Friday night. ht was fast. Corbett was the vr atall times bat Dixon pun- ca severely, and from the fifth > the finish Corbett’s faca was n blood. In the seventh, ninth jo) bath rounds Dixon was badly pan- y Corbett’s persistent jabbing in i abs, Dixon showed in bis old time hen it came to blocking, but he % defensive battle all throagh. bo was willing to mix with his sturdy ent, however, and nearly always co oven with the infighting. ees 1 Dion, the boxer, who was knock- tin the ninth round of a twenty- i bont with Charles Armstrong at vin Knickerbocker elub, Lowell, Mass. + {rom bis injaries the following day, xy. All parties connected are an- r arrest. I’m a little off today,” remarked bail player; “I can’t bit the ball at ull.” “No,” replied the manager; “you yan too soon.” “How do you mean?” von started in hitting too many last see Major Taylor won two important races at Buffalo last week. He ontwit- ted his white rivals, who attempted to pocket him and won out in fighting nishes, ‘The spectators saw the traps Ed 4 eo “\ gamma eat ern BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and nighiy velebrated basmnesa and test MEDIUM, teal everything. "No tewontion, Gan be Sonmlted om all affair of Lite, Busttien, Love tht" Martlage’ a svecialty.- ivory watery re ced, alto" Of absent, eoensed and lieing ‘ends, Removes all troubles and estroge Licata challengem any Medium who can exceed bor it her statting revelation of ths past jc and tare event fa one's fe. oxen sche wil Bob for any plea, latter you; yoo muay rest aasaved you will gaia. fests without Soabenmee Sho and be comadited ‘on all affairs oP Tite “Levey Oourtabip, Marriage, Friends tic, wit Gesertption of” future ocxapanton Sis) very woctrate in. donoribing ialening ‘rcnde, enetales, ete. Hor advice upon. slgke oun change ta Pasineesy Journeys, lawsutes, “Sgtsnted will @ivoroe ahd speculation a val nbietnd Fellable, Be reads ‘your coating fScuilor bady abe withholds noting. iS! 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Modters suould kuow the nuocese ‘itkbande nd ehiidren, young ladies sicult' know evergthing about’ thelr sweet "or iueended, hesbande: Do sot weep oY gintry or go inte buinoes nell yoe 0 doMGE a Eli religious soroplen Bee vat sou eonsuitings {Sib only ope t the world who oan She BULL NAM of sour future bas: | “ulh'sge and date of marriage, tells you m1 theGne you love i trae OF alee. shiv) 0 “tomie persous who believe. that “teat Reynined’ trom consalizg 28) futaueh Bellets are contrary to the in Ouiy from the Jack of eincrimn(aa ‘on At sucha eoneluston ean be reacted. “1 ofuryone who plaoards hitaeelt or her o's Slum tatean stand a fest oF "whal intna, And m person of way ena nay anh eawon why. Te fe at £50." oka advisers do Bot take the trouble tan nature, ‘They do not spend ste for araoment with acquiring the i) Esolagy i endrea beaaeton hat wo SSM eaRRar te make the bathonay “rte business clear aud devel oi undentable fact that wt : svice-in fall knowledge of wha! 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All letters mast om ie adawere. “Stet, NEW XORK CITY, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. set for Taylor, and at the finish he was rourdly applauded by 10,000 people, Johnnie Whitaker, colored, of Akron, ., met and defeated a white man name Minor in two rounds at Muncie, Ind., last Tuesday night, oss Jack Callen, Indiana’s champion light- weight was indeed Incky to get a draw in the fifteenth ronnd of his fight with Ellsworth Snyder, an auaateur of Terre Hante, Ind. Snyder scored five knock downs and drew firet blood. —Blobbs—“‘Sluggers says he is going to retire from the stage. He has lost his voice.” Slobbs—'What is he, a singer?” Blobbs—'‘No, a prize fighter ’ sae ‘The track has been busy lately. eee It is probable that Robert Waddell, winner of the American Derby, will race no more this season, He has thrown a qnarter crack in his off fore foot, rendering a long rest and careful treatment necessary. eee Anaconda, the “Kangaroo” pacing horse, showed his heels to the gallant Joe Patchen in a match race tast Wed- nesday. Patchen was in fine form, too, but was hopelessly beaten by his sturdy opponent. I belieye Anaconda will reach close np to the two-minnte mark before the end of the present season, Lets watch this horse's performances, eee Crescous, the champton trotting horse, is still the wonder of the track. Aside from lowering the world’s trotting rac- ordin a race against time he recently beat ‘The Abbot, the former champion, in a decisive manner in @ match race for $12,000 a side. Three best in five heats were necessary to win, but The Abbot was distanced in the second heat which put him ont of the race. Cresceus went a mile against time to make up for the third heat. tee Pete Askew, the well-known bartend- er, is again at the Exchange saloon, Jacksonville, Fla., leading ’em a hot pace, He sendsregards to Poney Moore, H. Tracey, H. Ashford and Ollie Demp- sey. eee Writing from London, Parson Davies says {t seems as though American fight- ers have the whole world skinned. Said he: ‘I came over here,with the idea of matching Joe Walcott against Jack O'Brien, who now holds the heavy- weight championship of England. So far O'Brien does not seem anxious to take on the colored boxer. I do not blame bim, Walcott can lick all tke heavyweights they have over here with- out any trouble.” see George Lawler, who calls himself the Irish giant, is issuing challenges to Gus Rublin and Jim Jeffries, or any other heavyweight. Abont three years ago Frank Childs, colored, put this big duffer to the bad in six rounds, thongh not a knockout, for Lawler wonldn't go in the ring until Childs agreed not to knock him ont. Lou Houseman, white, says that Childs had his hands fall try- ing to keep the Irishman from putting him out. Childs had no such a thing. For at the close of the six rounds the crowd biseed Childs because he did not put Lawler out after numerous oppor: tanities, but the colored man knew his agreement, and was ever remindful of it. Either Childs, Martin or Walcott can knock seven kinds of potatoes ont of this Irishman any old day, —Wigg (at.the ball game)—*That umpire seems to be very unpopular with the crowd.” Wagg—“Oh, he desn’t mind \that. He used to be a weather man.” Race Gleanings Chicago Afro-Americans pay taxeson three million dollars’ worth of property Mra. Ida De Priest of Denver, Col- orado was at one time third vice president of the Colorado State Re- publican League. Mrs. De Priest is a colored woman. y Granville T. Woods, the electrician, mechanical engineer, manufacturer of telephone, telegraph and electrical ISSSSSSSSSSSSSSISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSN5% Ses n *BE NOT DECEIVED .~ : "TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. % n . King of all Hair Tonics, : é 66 99 ) ©OZONG”. a i hem fee: FA Se 7 ys SS NA @ Sz UE OY) AG! W7T M i “on f/aerer. —— ’ BEFORE, Rr ea \ . Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and * hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to acertainty that man. N of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, fy honest statement to the colored race, through this great paper. In S the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. 8. M. Moore, through a fortunate N circimstance, 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 N\ 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 N long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever » genuine article appears upon the market there are always 4 X number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other N 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 N 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 S these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair, Do not N\ be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words, Buy the King of all Hair Toniey \ OZONO.-. £48 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 abso- Ay lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, AN if thoy 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 ax who has used Ozono has been satistied in every respect. AN socio people ate to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, ‘Trouble. AN some Hair. Tt will make short, harsh bair long and’ straight. Tt will cure your head of all itching, worrying sealp diseases, teh, Eezema, Dandrafl Ay 22d Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair AN from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, aking the hair long and soft, @\_) Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising AN remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they te gu to use bot irons. | Friend, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the Al life of the hair, and cause it to drop out, Ozono straightens without any AWN outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on A\ the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. MN 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 AN ‘2.86, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you MN four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Bleetrieal Skin Refiner,! which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all’ A\ skin diseases, Also removes ail facial imperfections, and actually removes AN small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Blectrical Skin ood Naturels erent beautifler removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, A\ 224 all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look AN vounger. PON will algo include one package of our celebrated Sealp Soap, which is Ad absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but s pure soap should ever instruments, was at one time a day laborer in Springfield, 111, ‘The first female student in the world toreceive a diploma in law was Miss 0. B. Ray, a young colored lady of New York City who graduated from Howard University, Washington, D. C. tee Over thirty-five thousand Negro Soldiers have given up their fives in defense of the United State Govern- ment. Hon. Jeremiah A. Brown, who sue: ceeded Hon. Geo. A. Myers on the Onio State Central committee commenced life as a laborer on a steam boat. At Dublin, Ind., John Bond, colored, who was in bed for forty years is dead. ‘Years ago the Bond family itved in Orange county, when it was decided to sell the homestead and move to Mitchell. John Bond objected to the sale, and said he wonld go to bed and remain there until he turned white. Fora long time he was hauled to the polls in his bed to vote. On the trips he kept his head covered and few persons ever saw his face. At the time of his death there was nothing unasual in his appearance, except that he was almost white. tee Fred Martin, colored is & prosperous ice dealer in Biminghamton, Tena. one Isaac Brooks, a colored man, eighty years old, who lives in Kentucky across from Evansville, Ind., and who spends much of his time m Evansville, is anable to read or write, rut can quote the Bible by heart. Until recently he ‘could not quote a line of the Bibie, but ‘he claims that an angel appeared before him and gave hima key to the hidden mysteries. Isaac claims to have had a special revelation from God, and has been told by the Almighty to explain ta ‘the people the mysteries of the books of Daniel and Revelations. The colored people of this city and Kentucky regard Brooks as a wonder, and thousand: goto hear him preach, in a grove in | can quote any passage in the Bible, and the efforts of the Bible students and ministers to tangle him have failed. eee An unusual seene was witnessed sev- eral day ago, in Chestertown, Md., when Clara Wilson, colored, 93 years old, was borne tothe grave by six of the most prominent white citizens of Kent county. eee Some time since it was announced that the Negroes of Atlanta had par- chased a tract of 4000 acress of land seven miles from that city with a view to the establishment of a colony of their race. This had led the New Orleans Times Democrat to describe a similar undertaking at Mound Bayou, in the Yazoo Delta of Mississippi managed by Ieane T. Montgomery, formerly a slave of Jefferson Davis. Says the Times- Democrat: “The town was laid ont in 1858, Abont 30 families settled there, clearing 75 acres and bnilding cabins for them- selves the first year, In the meantime they supported themselves by cutting railroad ties, barrel stayes and stave bolts until the first crop was ready to harvest. The first patch of corn planted Was eaten by the bears and raccoons; deer were pleutifal, and became a nuisance because they acquired an appetite for the tender shoots of the sugar cane. Wolves, wildcats and panthers were also neighborly, and the opportunities for shooting wild game would haye been enjoyed by the Vice President. “Nothwithstanding all difticnlties, the people prospered; the town grew, and there are now about 1,500 settlers, with 15,000 acres of land under culti- vation in corn, cotton, sugar cane and garden track. The original log bats have been replaced by neat and com: fortable dwelling honses. The railway station is one of the best on the line and has farnished an architectural model to be imitated by the citizens. There are five general scpply stores, which are said to, be prosperous, and the com- pe used onthe sealp. 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, ete. ‘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 im 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 bead Long Hair. ‘The U.S. Government has granted us é this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington ; 50 it 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 Rich- mond, Va, We have thousands of testimonials we have ‘not epace to pub: j lish, “Here is a sample of one: ; Boston Chemical Company : Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have é used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. Ihave been f fooled s0 often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. 7 MAGGIE B, PRocTOR, $ Here is another: Box 1i4, Fairfield, Texas. 4 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO short while only, I am glad to say / that my hair is already straight and growing finely. 4 MISS BESSIE POWERS, 888 Missouri street, "Toledo, 0. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, 4 you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. a only tho genuine *QZONO.” Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sont the same g day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., / 810 E. Broad St., Richmond, Ya. 4 nr ee aR crea So Poa en ee ee ee ae (iG Boston Chemical Co, 4 3 810 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. gi CF Be Ay Mike! Varren I enelose you $1.00, for which please send at once ‘the following goods : yr 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Blectrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package A (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package’ Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00, Ay Nilo 320005 cpt vsnssons s,s ehivteeadess) Hloumey NOR ee wey onl ee Cem ISBEBGE us 25 eon een teensaedouers ery ’g OUYsreeertaecsaness¥eensssncsss- si gle Nootity Urata tiated inl Masta ant et ji no of You Want 4 lots like above, send $8.00. If you have a friend who has ffi no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon 4h when you send your order. i RAR AR ARR AALS LPL LDAP LADD DAD ARAD DEALS SESS SSS SSS SSCS SSCS Ce Ee —————————————_——————See | munity has thus far been without the! : experience of crime. There are no YOU MORE THAN police, except the regular town constable, and the arrests thus far havel@ GET YOUR been confined to petty thieves. The wes palsies Uitte mney or LI MONEVOL | sane family in town is self-supporting, new t¥OU eettors are coming in graduatly and sne|@ WORTH ae Jarea of cultivated lands is increasing. ae : | Last year, it ig said, the receipts for the Dobbins’ Electric railroad company for outgoing freight were $35,000,” aQrrnA rm ¥rench Lick Items. French Lick, Ind., Special—Mrs. J. R. Cunningham, of Louisville, Ky., after spending week with her husband hhas left forherhome. Mrs, Jack Fields received a telegram, last Monday, in- forming her of the serious illnese of her husband, the head porter of the French Lick Hotel Company, who is spending a few days at Frankfort, Ky. She left at once to be at his bedside, Jos. T. Wil- liams, of New York, will leave for home on the 30th inst. John P. Cooke is suf- fering with rheumatiem. J. M. Miller, of Florence, Ala., is spending a few days visiting his brother, Clifford Mil- ler, the leader of the celebrated Miller Brothers’ orchestra. Capt. Seymour, formerly headwaiter at the Arlington hotel, Hot Springs, Ark., must have been ‘dreaming” as he did not show up for service for seyeral days, at the ‘line up” he told the “‘head” that he thought he had contracted small-fox— the cup, ete. Tom Thomas has lost something at Mitchell, Ind. “Brandy” Lawson will goup to investigate. Quite ‘a number of the boys will leave for Lonisville, Ky., to be present at the K T. conclave. re ear ae Mobile, Ala., Special —Mrs. Ed Brown left for Memphis, Tenn, on Monday, the 12th inst., to visit her aunt and eis- ter, On Angnst Sth a party of young ladies and gentlemen, consisting of Misses R. Glenn, M. Glenn, Z Glenn, Pinkie and Bertha Moore, Messrs, Wm. Sheffield, H. Jones, Ed Fields, William Young and Moses Webster, gave an YOU MORE THAN GET YOUR... MONEYS waex WORTH cues 1.BUY Dobbins’ Electric CENTS A BAR--—JUST REDUCED FROM TEN h 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 Lint of 17. cent books o select from aa EL aoe os oe and 5 cents for Postage. DOBBINS SOAP MFG Oo. onting at Ramona Park. Singing and dancing were indnlged in and all came home feeling happy. Mr. Percy Phil- lips and Miss Juliet Gaines were made one Angust 3d at her sister's reei- dence, Dearborn snd State, with a few intimate friends and: family present. Ed Wilson, a very popular young man of New Orleans, is visiting his old time friends, Louis Johnson and John E, Lewis. The cotton yard men’s excur- sion of New Orleans given at Ramona Park was largely attended; in fact it seemed as though everybody in the city was preseut to greet the people of the Cresent City. You are welcome again. Mrs. 8. R. Lewis, of New Orleans, epent a brief time with her husband while in the city, and was delighted at the hos- pitality of the peoplein Mobile. Joseph Francisco, the popular tenor soloist of New Orleans, was in the city on the 12th. Mrs Dr. 2. N. Cooker paid a brief visit to friends and had @ pleaeant time. BUY AT HOME When you can get what you want and don't have to pay too much for it. If there's a question of that satisfaction which is every woman's due, remember a postal card puts you in touch with "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." Anything, Anywhere, Anytime. L.S. AYRES & CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ..CITY NOTES.. Prof. R. A. Roberts was in the city this week. Mrs. Edward L. Gilliam is quite ill at this writing. Miss Girtie Whimp has just returned from Lake Wawasee. Mrs. Square Roberts is in Kentucky for a few weeks recuperating. Edward Tolliver goes Monday to Chicago to spend a few weeks. Mrs. Arthur T. Boone is visiting relatives and friends in Owensboro, Ky. Miss Viola Jones, of Cincinnati, in company with her mother, is visiting friends in this city. Miss Lillian E. Jenkins, of Evansville, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Hillman, 4114 Bright street. Mr. C. Harris Mason, the popular head waiter of the Louisville Hotel, Louisville was in the city last Saturday on business. Mrs. Anna Wells of 530 Roanoke street and sister Miss Kate Weatherts spent Sunday with their mother in Madison, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hughes, of Cincinnati, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stine last Sunday, and while visited The Freeman office. Mrs. Julia Lewis and daughter have returned to their home in Louisville, Ky., after a pleasant stay here with relatives and friends. Two or three Negroes were arrested as accessories to the crime of murdering a man named Larkins, a butcher. Robbery was the motive. Mr. Bukey, of Louisville, was in the city last Sunday, returning with his wife, Mrs. Nellie Bukey, who has been the guest of relatives for several weeks. There will be a grand watermelon feast at Mrs. Mary E. Lindsay's next Tuesday, the 27th, at which a musical program will be rendered. Admission 10c; refreshments free. Proceeds for the benefit of 9th Presbyterian church. 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. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p. m. At 3 p. m., Rev. Gibson will preach the Sacramental sermon at Simpson Chapel. The public is cordially invited to attend all services. A Chance for a Pharmacist. We are in need of another pharmacist, one with two year's experience and is willing to stand the state board in the event his papers will not carry him through. Can get work at $45 per month to start with. Address at once S. C. Collins 512 Travis, Houston, Tex. News Notes. Anniston, Alabama, Special.—D. W. Tolbert, our popular merchant tailor, left last Saturday night for New York and the Eastern markets to buy goods for his fall and winter trade. There was a very swell card party given at the beautiful home of W. J. Stephens in honor of Miss Tripp, of Atlanta, who is visiting Mrs. T. L. Stephens, wife of our popular mail carrier. Mr. T. L. is better known among his friends as the Count. PROF. FRED CUMMINGS WILL-BE-PRESENT DANCING SCHOOL The First Friday in September at the Odd-Fellows' Hall, Indiana Avenue. All the late dances of the season will be taught. Strict attention will be paid to private scho- ars. Consultation at 555 N. California St. Admission, 20c. NEWS OF METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEWS OF METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SIMPSON CHAPEL, INDIAN APOLIS, IND: REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, Editor The pure, the bright, the beautiful, That stirred our hearts in youth, The impulses to wordless prayer, The dreams of love and truth, The longings after something lost, The spirit's yearning cry, The strivings after better hopes— These things can never die. The timid hand stretched forth to aid A brother in his need. The memory of a clasping hand, The pressure of a kiss. And all the trifles, sweet and frail, That make up love's first bliss; If with a firm, unchanging faith, And holy trust and high, Those hearts have ever held them. Those hands have clasped, those lips have met— These things shall never die. Whose hopes are bounding high In an unfading record kept— These things shall never die. Let nothing pass, for every hand Must find some work to do; Lose not a chance to waken love— Be firm and just and true. So shall a light that can not fade Beam on the from on high. And angel voices say to thee— These things shall never die. THE CHURCH SIMPSON CHAPEL RALLY. On Sunday last the second quarterly meeting and Gideon's band rally was observed at Simpson Chapel. For just four weeks the members have been preparing for this day. Presiding Elder Sissle was present during the entire day. At 3 p. m. Rev. H. A. Gibson, pastor of the 9th Presbyterian church, preached to the delight and profit of a large congregation. Revs. Chambers, Jones, Christian, Averitt, Herrod and Gibson with many of their members were present and contributed liberally. The Sewing Circle, the Junior League and the Choral Society, that is our choir, were the only organizations which raised any money, the pastor and trustees having previously asked each member to contribute at least one dollar, if possible, or more if the Lord had blessed them especially. One feature of this rally that is worthy of special mention is that not one social or concert, with the exception of one concert given by the choir, which had been requested by the pastor to raise fifty dollars, was had. Every dollar contributed represents the gift of the members and friends, and all within the short space of four weeks, during which time the sum of seventy-six dollars were raised in the regular collections, making a total of $287.69 raised within five weeks without entertainments, and that in the midst of the hottest weather ever known in the history of this city. If there is any church of any denomination, or of any color, in Indianapolis that can show an equal record we shall be pleased to hear of it. For liberality and faithfulness the members and friends of Simpson will compare with the best in the State. We are under obligations to many friends of other churches for their liberality, and shall not forget them. Note the list of those who gave even as much as twenty-five cents. See if the loudest fault finder and growler is not missing. This class is always out of it when it comes to doing something. They never do anything but talk, talk, talk! Quite a number of our most liberal givers are out of the city, hence they were not present. They will have opportunity to contribute to this rally at a later date. THE CONTRIBUTORS. $3.00.—Ella Edwards. $2.50.—Reuben Banks, Mrs. Reuben Banks, Robert Genus, Hattie E. Smith, Ernest Smith, Mr. Whitworth, Maud Malone, Jennie Hewitt, Florence Marshall. $2.27. $2.00.-G. L. Knox, Nimrod Jones, Thomas Rogister, Mrs. Ella Henderson, $1.85; J. T. Coleman, $1.70; Sarah Booyer, $1.55; Mamie Hawkins, $1.55. $1.00.-Daniel Pinkston, Lily Genus. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. John Marshall, Abram Tribble, Mr. Doyle, Mrs. Beard, Harry Watkins, Eliza Cook, Minus Goodall. $1 25—Carrie Booyer, W. M. Cook, Miss Holmes, Mary Arnold. $1.00.—A. N. Hewitt, A. T. Taylor, Lewis Granger, Lulu Cross, Nellie V. Gilliam, Fannie Collins, Hattie Taylor, Sarah Mallory, Mr. Patterson, James Ash, G. W. Hudson, Fannie Buckner, John Milliken, Hallia Grady, Mary B. Young, Belle Clay, B. J. Morgan, Mrs. B. J. Morgan, George Worthington, Marguerite Worthington, John Grysell, Mrs. John Grysell, Luella Gurnell, Mrs. R. S. Gilliam, Jordan Montgomery, Betty Tribble, Edward L. Gilliam, James Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Glenn, Eleonora McDonnell, Henrietta Liggins, John Roney, Mary Hudson, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Granger, Georgia Crump, Hattie Bosan, Josie Phillips, Mrs Young, Alice Poynter, Lizzie Ash, Mrs. Slaughter, Mrs. Warfield, T. M. Stewart, Mattie Robinson, William Weathers, Sylvia Courtney, Mary Craven, James Booyer, Mary Hickman, Amanda Patterson, Amanda Booyer, Mary V. Williams, Daniel Browder, Horace Price, Malinda Richardson, Deilah Thrift, Eliza Turner, Farrell, Mary Scott, Lucy Maggard, Charlotte Jones, Lizzie Barbie, Fannie Bush, Laura Carrie, Carbree Nelson, Mr. Malone, Carrie Scott, Edna Scott, Moses Franklin, Ellen Jones, Ernest McAfee, Fred Thomas. 75 Cents.—Brebeca Mitchell, Nancy Walker, Mrs. Thomas Stuart, Stella Marshall, Andrew Mitchell, Hattie Webber, Mrs. Porter. 85 Cents.—Addie Milliken, Jas. Jones, Hattie Childress. 60 Cents.—Kate Board, Mrs. Jones, Hilda Reeder. 55 Cents.—Carrie Daniels, Luella Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hodges, Ruth Sissle, Stella Marshall, Ida Childress. 50 Cents —Vera Craven, Mrs. Carey, Daisy Toodles, Luvenia Jackson, Camilla Booyer, Annie Bryant, E W. Webber, J. C. Stringfellow, Lulu Moss, Mollie McCowan, T. P. Miller, Annie B. Price, Thomas Genus, Mollie Mottie, Ada Stevenson, W. E. Stevenson, Sandy Miler, Mrs. Jones, J. T. V. Hill, W. K. Hill, Thomas Pryor, Sadie Bosan, Laura Bowers, Carrie Parker, Nannie Thornton, Mrs. Martha Morrison, 46 cents; Mrs. Cora Harrison, 40 cents. 25 cents —Eliza Barbee, Hattie Miles, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Mead, J. C. Stringfellow, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Barbour, C. B. Ray, Joseph Fry, Mrs. Hays, Mrs. Beard 200. Junior League, $5.00 — Margaret Adams 25c, Hilda Lewis 27c, Flora Bybee, Irene Jones 29, Ella Miles 25c, Mamie Mallory 27c, Claude Collins 5c, Geneva Leslie 25c, Mary Lewis 15c, Verina Brown 16c, Anna Gilliam 45c, Queenie Brown 35c. Sewing Circle, $5.50 — Mattie Jackson, president; Katie Booyer, secretary, Kittie Tilford, treasurer. The Choir, $34.78 — Mrs Susie Miller, president; Mrs Lucinda Hayden, secretary; W. L. Collins, instructor; Miss Mittie Boulden, treasurer; Mrs. Dr. Johnson, organist; Mrs. Irene Franklin, Mrs. Minnie Mayo, Miss Vera Craven, Miss Biddy Miller, Miss Mamie E. Clay. Miss Janie Beard, Mrs. M. A. Sissle, John Gryseil, Amos Byee, W. S. Rollins, Arthur Franklin, Richard Sissle. Total collection $211.40 The rain prevented many from being present last Sunday, hence their cards were not returned. They will be called upon by the pastor, and report made of amounts given in our next issue. OUR NEXT RALLY Sunday, Sept. 22, will be the 39th anniversary of President Lincoln famous Hundred Day Proclamation to the South relative to the liberation of the slaves, and special services will be held. Each member and friend is asked to contribute at least 39 cents on that day as a memorial offering. Special invitation will be extended the G. A. R Post, and the soldiers of the Spanish-American war, the older people, and the young men and women to come and worship with us on that day, and to give a thank offering of one cent for each year since the issuance of that proclamation, which had so much to do with us as men and women. There will be a special sermon, addresses, and special program of singing. Do not forget the day, Sunday, Sept. 22, at 11 a. m., 3 p. m., and at night. OUR INDEBTEDNESS On another page our financial statement shows an indebtedness of $3,612.11, from this take $173 34 paid to trustees in this rally, and we have debts still due $3,438 77. I know, O Lord, that thou hast commanded me and, therefore, it is my duty to love thee with all my heart and with all my strength. I know thou art infinitely holy and overflowing in all perfection; and, therefore, it is my duty so to love thee. I know thou hast created me and that I have neither being nor blessing but what is the effect of thy power and goodness. I know thou art the end for which I was created and that I can expect no happiness but in thee. I know that in love to me, being lost in sin, thou didst send thy only Son, and that he, being the Lord of glory. New Orleans, Aug. 14—Cotton quiet. Sales, 1,600 bales. Ordinary, 5:13-16c; good ordinary, 1,600 bales. Ordinary, 5:16c; middling, 8:11-c; good middling, 8:16c; middling fair, 8:11-c. Receipts, 43; stock, 40,919. New York, Aug. 14—Spot cotton closed dull; middling uplands, 8c; middling guilt, 8:4c. Sa es, 200 bales. New Orleans, Aug. 15—Cotton firm. Sales, 600 bales. Ordinary, 5:16c; middling, 8:4c; low middling 7:51c; middling, 8:11-c; good middling, 8:7-16c; middling fair, 8:11-c. New York, Aug. 15—Cotton-Spotted closed quiet; middling uplands, 8c; middling guilt, 8:4c; sales, 697 bales. New York, Aug. 16—There has been no material change in the demand for cotton goods today, but there are some sellers easier to deal with. Print cloth continue dull at previous prices. Prints are quiet and unchanged. Linen in stock is general. Burlaps dull and tendency in favor of burlings. New Orleans, Aug. 12—Cotton firm. Sales, 400 bales. Ordinary, 6c; good ordinary, 6:11-c; low middling 7:6c; middling, 8:5-16c; middling good, 8:11-c; middling fair, 8:15-c. Receipts, 825 bales. Stock, 48,133 bales. New Orleans, Aug. 14—Cotton closed steady and 3c higher. Middling uplands, 8:3-16c, guilt, 8:7-16c. Sales, 3,725 bales. For $1.00 I will send Sure Home Cure that cured me of Kidney trouble of long standing. Doctors need to give relief. No Humana NO MEDICAL ASS. 1344 So Hope street, Los Angeles, CA. 6TH AND 7TH ● BOOKS OF MOSES In One Volumn. These Wonderful and Mysterious Books: ALL COMPLETE: 125 Pages, 125 Illustrations. MAILED FOR ONLY 4 Oc. Address W. B. JONES OO. SILVER CREEK, N. Y. Groves & Betz PLUMBERS Incandescent Lighting A Specialty. MANTEL of all Kinds Give us a trial. WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: Consedine Manufacturing Co., 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, S.F. LOUIS, MO. [Mention this paper.] Colored People's Delight Frozen Perfumes that you can carry in your pocket and it will perfume entire person. 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I know thou hast provided me with all necessary helps for carrying me through this life to that eternal glory, and this out of the excess of thy pure mercy to me, unworthy of all merces. I know thou hast promised to be thyself my "exceeding great reward"; though it is thou alone who thyself "workest in me, both to will and to do of thy good pleasure." Upon these and many other titles I confess it is my duty to love thee, my God, with all my heart. Give thy strength unto thy servant, that thy love may fill my heart and be the motive of all the use I make of my understanding, my affections, my senses, my health, my time and whatever other talents I have received from thee. Let this, O God, rule my heart without a rival; let it dispose all my thoughts, words and works; and thus only can I fulfill my duty and thy command, of loving thee "with all my heart and mind and soul and strength." O thou infinite goodness, confirm thy past mercies to me, by enabling me, for what remains of my life, to be more faithful than I have hitherto been to this thy great command. For the time I have yet to sojourn upon earth, O let me fulfill this great duty. Permit me not to be in any delusion here; let me not trust in words, or sighs, or tears, but love thee even as thou hast commanded. Let me feel and then I shall know, what it is to love thee with all my heart.—John Wesley. If you really want the best and safest preparation for the hair and scalp buy a bottle of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, the first ever sold to straighten kinky or curly hair. It also cures dandruff, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off and makes the hair grow long. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Sold by druggers or send us 50 cents for a bottle and we will ship it to you express paid, address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois—Read what Miss Ellar Young of El Reno, Okla, Ter., writes us under date Aug. 5, 1901. "I have recommended your Ozonized Ox Marrow to several people. They say there is nothing like it for the hair. It makes the hair straight, soft and pliable. I wouldn't use any other. Send me three more bottles and oblige. Latest Happenings Natchez, Miss., Special.-Miss Rachel E. Ross is visiting her father at Fort Adams, Miss. Will Harris, of New Orleans, is in the city. Will Haggatt has gone to Chicago, Louis, Buffalo and other points to spend his vacation. We are to have an electric street railway within the next sixty or ninety days. Dr. A. W. Dunas has lately opened up a handsome drug store on the corner of St. Catherine and Pine streets; it is neatly fixed and handsomely finished. Behind his counters is Dr. Sunday and J. H. Dunas, two of the most reliable pharmacists in the country. He has located his office just above the drug store and is doing a fine business. Lenox Frazier is very sick at his home in Claiborne avenue. Mrs. Lydia Bemiss entertained a lonely crowd of young people at her home last Friday night. Those present were Misses Stevens, Rolands, Cochlear, Neaton, Fannie Cooper, Carrie Reedy, Masters Polkugh葵, Hamilton, Shim, Shaw and Isaac. The entertainment was given in honor of Miss Edna Clark of New Orleans. Latest News Notes. Okolona, Miss., Special.—This place can boast of three Negro retail and wholesale stores that do from a four to five thousand dollar business per year, and from general indications a manufactory will soon be established in this state. The Hon. S. P. Mitchell has succeeded in organizing an industrial association here and a farmers' conference for Chickasaw county. We believe his work the right kind to reach the condition of the Southern Negro. ma of Interest. Winona, Miss., Special.-Rev. W. H. Hernagan, pastor of First Baptist church, has just closed a very successful series of meetings. Hon. S. P. Mitchell, president of the National Industrial Association, spoke here Au. 10 to an enthusiastic audience and organized an association. Mr. Mitchell has perfected 27 organizations in this state up to date; home office Lexington, Ky. Five Hundred Dollars Will be Given For any case of rheumatism which cannot be curated by the physicians, the proprietors do not hide this offer, but print it in bold type on all their circulars. The newspapers announce the sums of the newspapers everywhere. It will work wonders. One bottle will cure nearly any case. If the dr. drugist has not got it he will receive a free prescription any address by express on receipt of price from Medicine Co. New York. Agents wanted. A Chance for Young Men. The Phelps Hall Bible Training School, conducted in connection with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, offers exceptional opportunity to young men who wish to prepare for the Christian ministry. An especial building containing 40 sleeping rooms and also a chapel, library, reading room, office, and three recitation rooms, is set apart for the Bible students and for their instructors. The faculty is composed of some of the strongest men in the country. Special lecturers are engaged to give a regular course of lectures during the term. Teaching in the Bible School is free. The cost of board, including fuel, room, light, washing, etc., is $8 per month, and students who are willing can work out a portion of this, thus leaving as a rule only $5 or $6 to be paid in cash. A few who have no money will be given an opportunity to work out all their expenses. Lack of means need debar none. The school term begins September 10, 1901. 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