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Place your Advertisements in The Freeman, Results THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 36. SUNNY TENNESSEE MEMPHISITES ENTERTAIN---THE INDEPENDENT ORDER OF IM- MACULATES--AN INTEREST- ING ADDRESS ON THE NEEDS OF THE NEGRO The Christian Mission, Industria School and Charity Department-- Charter Members Meet--The School and Its Work. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—The Independent Order of Immaculates of this city tendered the Worthy Supreme Grand Master, Dr. W. A. Hadley, of Nashyille, Tenn., a grand banquet last Wednesday night, August 28, at their beautiful hall on Second street. The affair was one of the most enjoyable of the season. (Owing to lateness of article we are compelled to omit speech of Mr. Hadley). OUR PRESENT DUTY—From the abolition of human slavery down to the present date the great issue has been to the Negro "Where shall I go, and what shall I do?" Our history has been one of stormy scenes and heavy burdens, but at last have reached the point of peace and happiness. We are now engaged in a great strife, testing whether a race conceived with freedom and liberty will long endure or be exterminated. This being a conceded fact the great question if the present date is shall we keepreaming of past negligence and the old flesh pots of Egypt or take heed to the solemn and warning voice that calls us to duty? My decided opinion and answer will be no! as no enterprise can be accomplished without energy, will-power and determination. Believing this to be a central truth I would say young men, arise from despondency as the rapids are before us all. Industry, the foundation of human society, awaits human activity; ignorant minds call for more understanding and knowledge. Then, dear brother, why do you wait and tarry so long? Our present condition is no fact or theory—it is thought that produces all luxuries for human happiness, and opens the mysterious light of art and science. Time and tide will not wait; duty only calls us and bids those welcome who urge the pursuit with untiring energy. Let every son and daughter of the Afro-American race feel that we are here to rest and do ourselves no harm. Stand still and see our own salvation. Sow and plant that we might reap, and produce in order to consume. Be earnest, kind hearted and true to the lesson taught by those who fought and bled for freedom's cause.-J. W. Stevens. Miss Fannie Lee, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E Whitlow, will leave for Wilberforce, Ohio, to enter school, to be there about four years. Mr. Levy James, president of the Cooks' and Waiters' Association, will leave for Oklahoma to visit friends in a few days. Mrs. Jones, 168 Rayburn avenue, made a trip to Brunswich, Tenn., Wednesday, August 28, to attend the gorilla convention. We invite our many friends to call on Winter Bell & Co., coal and wood dealers. Free delivery to all parts of the city. Phone 808; 79 Hadden avenue. Mrs. Emma G. Childress is spending a few weeks with friends and relatives in Lagrange, Tenn. Mrs. Walter R. McCorkle and son, 883 Ayer street, have returned home from the mountains of Oklahoma. Miss Cora Stanley, one of the charm- ing belles of Shreveport, La., who spent a few days in this city, was delightfully entertained by Mr. Thomas Wade, a popular and dignified young gentleman of our city. Miss Stanley is one of the leading and most talented young ladies of her city, and is well known for her fine culture and refinement. *** DIED.—Monday, August 26, 1901, Mr. Fred Clemmons, at his residence, 149 Brinkley avenue. He had been sick for quite awhile with consumption, from which he suffered greatly. He professed a hope in Christ several weeks ago, and was baptized in the faith a few Sundays ago by Rev. MacMickle of St. John Baptist church. He leaves a wife and three children, a mother and three brothers, Messrs. William, Albert and Rev. Henry Clemmons, the pastor of Beale Street Baptist church, and a host of friends to mourn their loss, yet we shall labor in the faith and with the hope to meet him in the land of rest to part no more. 串串串 Mrs. Nathan Smith, has gone to New York City on a visit. *** After a very pleasant trip to Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo and Niagara Falls the Rev. N. Caldwell Cleaves of Collin's chapel, has returned home looking much improved. *** Rev. N. Warfield has returned after a pleasant trip to Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Hopkinsville, Ky. *** Chas. Stacker, L. D. of I. O. I., will open convention for one lodge and court meeting night Sept. 30. Mr. Roray Davis, after serving in the position as head porter at the Peabody hotel honorably and faithfully for a number of years, resigned Sept. 1, 1001, and will be succeeded by Mr. Huston McLawrence, a highly respected and dignified young man of this city. He was formerly night porter for a number of years. --- The charter members of the Home Christian Mission, Industrial School and Charity Department met at the residence of Dr. Brown on Trigg avenue, South Memphis, Friday night, August 23, and organized as follows: Rev. Thomas A. Brown, M. D., president. Mr. Frank McNeil, vice-president. Mrs. E. N. Brown, sub-treasurer. Mrs. Julia A. Hooks, secretary. Mrs. Lucy A. Box, corresponding secretary. The school of which Mrs. Hooks is principal is now under the auspices of the charter; the school has been in progress for more than seven years with near one hundred boys and girls in attendance; quite a number have graduated from the musical department Mrs. Hooks is to be congratulated for the grand work she has done. Rev. T A. Brown, M. D., who organized the Christian Mission and Charity Department in 1898, has done a good work, and should be highly commended. It was through this department two car loads of coal were brought from Kentucky coal mines to Memphis in 1899, and in the following winter was distributed to the poor, lame and blind people of Memphis. In the spring of 1900 Mrs. Hooks and Dr. Brown combined their efforts in the mission work, and the result is that the christian mission, charity department and industrial school has been chartered, and are now ready for future progress. Only members of the board are authorized to collect and take donations from the public. Pittsburgh, Pa., Special.—Miss Maggie Lee spent her vacation very pleasantly in Charleston, W. Va., with her mother, relatives and her many friends. Mr. Joseph Evans, the hustling newspaper agent, went August the 14th on his vacation. INDIANAPOLIS. IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1901 Louisville Notes Louisville, Ky., Special—Mr. and Mrs. J. J. C. McKinley gave a reception in honor of Miss Emma B. Smith, of New Orleans, La., and Miss Nanine Oden. The following were present: Misses Lizzie Shipley, Pearl White, Myrtle Nunn, Ada Bland, Artie Bland, Ida Nugent, Alice Nugent, Lillie Morris, Estella Morris, Mamie Maxwell, Carrie Maxwell, Nora Ferguson, Harriett West, Cornelia Taylor, Nettie Steward, Ida Clark, Jessie Carter, Carrie Pate, Georgia Mattingly, Mamie Anderson, Maria Ellis of Frankfort, Ky., Minnie and Clara Maxwell of Xenia, O., White of Montreal, Canada, Lillie Henderson of Birmingham, Ala., Orlien Kennedy of Birmingham, Ala., Anna Scales; Messrs. Cassus Smith, J S Hobson, Edward Mumphrie, Wm A Roberson, Dr J A Agnew, Prof J R Harris, James F Chipley, Thomas Tate, David Barnett, Henry Able, Prof Wm Miller, Carey Lewis, Newton Slye, Jas Black, Leonard Haley, Edwards of Bay City, Mich., and The Freeman representatives Rev C B Allen has just returned from his annual outing. He is pastor of Knox Presbyterian church. The book reception by Secretary Blue of the Y. M. C. A. was an enjoyable affair. A great many books came to the institution through the means of the novel entertainment. Mr and Mrs Oscar Bush gave a tea Tuesday evening in honor of Dr and Mrs M K Nelson and Mrs Kate Johnson of Lexington, Ky., and Wm M Lewis of Indianapolis, Ind., at their very com- HON. W. H. COUNCILL President of A. and M. Coilege, Normal, Ala. fortable home. 511 Second street. Mrs Bush is a very entertaining hostess. The State University, the Baptist institution, opened its fall term Tuesday morning with a flattering attendance. President Purce expressed himself as highly gratified at the prospects for the year's work. Mrs W M Claybrook of Chicago has been visiting her mother and sisters, Sarah, Jena and Blanche Collins. Notes from Charleston, S. C. Notes from Charleston, S.C. Charleston, S.C., Special.—Interest in the coming exposition is on the increase, and the grounds are attracting hundreds of visitors. Every stranger who comes to Charleston wants to see the exposition grounds, and as the railway company gives special rates on Saturday numbers of resi. dents here visit the grounds for a Sunday afternoon outing. A special committee from the Pan. American Exposition visited our city during the past week, and after in' specting the grounds and looking over the plans of the exposition, gave it their hearty endorsement and recommended exhibitors to the Pan.'American to arrange for space at Charleston. The progress which is being made in the erection of the buildings has astonished those who have no idea how rapidly such things can be done. One month ago there were many who declared that it was impossible to have the buildings completed by December 1st, the date set for the opening, and prophesied that we would have the Paris Exposition fasco repeated at Charleston on a much smaller scale. These doubting Thomasases are now able to see that they are convinced. The cotton palace, which will be the largest building on the ground, is well under way, and its imposing dome can be seen from across either the Ashley or the Cooper river, miles away. The other buildings are in various stages of completion, all giving promise of being finished in ample time. The work of construction of the Negro building is far advanced. The frame is up and the roof is being put on. One can get but an imperfect idea of this building from an illustration: it is only when the building itself is seen that we get some idea of its proportions. Already applications for space are on file, and those who intend to exhibit in the Negro building should not delay in making application. "Come early and avoid the rush." Booker T. Washington will be in Charleston on September 12th to lecture in the interest of the Negro department of the exposition. The lecture will be delivered at the Thompson Auditorium, a building which will seat about 7,000 persons. Owing to Mr. Washington's great popularity the seating capacity of this immense building will doubtless be taxed to its utmost. Labor day was very generally observed here. The various trades have been actively engaged in organizing during the past year, and should all the Unions parade fully one-half of the adult male population in Charleston would have been in line. Last year, for the first time in the history of our city, colored and white men marched in the same procession, and the colored surpassed the whites both in numbers and appearance. The recent strike in various sections of the country, and the strike of the local machinists and boiler makers and the local bakers have drawn attention to the labor organizations. They had a fine parade. Soup may be served on the table or from a side table, or brought to the table in soup plates. The hostess usually serves the soup.—August Ladies' Home Journal. DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEGRO IN THE SOUTH A VERY ABLE ADDRESS ON THE SUBJECT BY Of the A. & M. College, Normal, Ala. Before the Southern Industrial Convention, Philadelphia, June 1901 [Continued from August 10.] These peaceful relations of the 9,999 give a bolder prominence to the one exception which is held up, by enemies, as the general rule. The love and attachment between the races of the South are more than wonderful when we consider the uniring efforts of busy and meddlesome enemies seeking to scatter seeds of discord and break up our peace. We 9,999 will stand firmly for good will and happiness of both races in the South. No enemy shall take that one sunner in ten thousand and disrupt and tear us under. We have labored side by side for centuries and have never harmed each other. The Negro is too often badly misrepresented. It often seems hard for another people to do him justice. Each race must write its own history. Each race must interpret its own aspirations. USEFUL EDUCATION. There is much said about the kind of education needed. I have long since been convinced that it is not so much what kind of education we get, but what we do with that education. Any education, whether purely literary or industrial, which is not useful in bringing in good feeling among all classes, and prosperity to the nation, should be discarded. The spirit which underlines the education means everything. There is something higher than college and work shop. All education, all training should tend to inculcate a proper idea of racial development in its own sphere—the proper relation of the races—love and friendship for all mankind; without this spirit, the highest industrial or literary training will breed hatred, strife and death. No education or training should be given simply to struggle against or compete with our neighbor, but to labor with him for the common good. Thus will labor disorders, strikes and riots cease. HIGHER EDUCATION. It is very unpopular to speak for higher education. But no common grade of mind produced the achievements in art, science and literature which welcomed the 20th century. Babylonian learning climbed upon the shoulders of Ethiopian mind. Greece stood upon the shoulders of Babylonian learning. Home stood on the shoulders of Greek culture, there holding aloft a torch which has thrown its light across twenty centuries generating activities which have burst forth in the radiant glories of our own times. No common grade of mind produced the thinkers and inventors who have blessed the human race. Brain must underlie everything in the world. Mind is the fulcrum upon which the industrial lever rests that moves the universe. I set no limitations upon mind attainment. I limit learning to no class, no profession. I would pour into the souls of the blacksmith and carpenter, farmer and merchant, "The man with the hat," the cook and chambermaid, into all of God's creatures everything that it is possible for man to know. I would sweeten toil by learning. I would bring peace to society by Christian culture. I would drive out strikes, mobs, riots and bloodhed by the exaltation of the God in man. I would spiritualize matter. I would not materialize man. I would lift up matter. I would not cast down man. I would not tear down a single mountain, but I would raise every valley to the elevation of the highest peak on earth. WEAK AND MISTAKEN POLICY. It is a weak and mistaken policy which advocates meager provisions and facilities for the training and education of the Negro. It is the educated mind and the trained hand which must make valuable our natural resources. Mind and muscle to the river, mind and muscle to the soil, mind and muscle to raw materials, mind and muscle to the forest, mind and muscle to the waste places. Mind alone gives life to all, gives value to all, makes all blossom into fruitfulness. The Nation must treat the Negro fairly, must educate his head, heart and hand, or buy (TO BE CONTINUED) WAITER OR THE WAIT The Spokane house of Spokane, Washington, has installed colored waiters. The white waiters struck because the guests were instructed not to tip the waiters. The colored crew was secured from Seattle. There is a good opening for a first class colored headwaiter at the Oriental hotel, Dallas, Texas. Thos. H. Frame, head waiter at the Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah, takes his vacation September 29. He will go East visiting New York City and the Buffalo exposition. Mr. Frames recently gave a complimentary banquet to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McSwine, of Denver, Col., at the residence of Mrs. Ella Dudley in Salt Lake City. Elegant menu cards were used in which was an appended lithograph of Mr. Frame. T. H. Frazier, headwaiter at the Chittenden, Columbus, O., has been doing some very effective work in "placing" colored waiters. T. J. Simons has been made headwaiter at the Hotel Eudocott, New York City, and B. Alexander, a captain in the dining room of the Chittenden, was made headwaiter at the Algonquia, Dayton, O. Both of these appointments were made on the recommendation of Mr. Frazier. The white waiters and the kitchen crew at the New Antlers, Colorado Springs, Col., are having trouble which may eventually result in the installation of a colored crew. Waiter Wm. McClinton, of Cairo, IL., is now at the Carroll, Vicksburg, Mississippi. The waiters of Vicksburg, Miss., are preparing to open a lodging house for the accommodation of the Negro trade. M. F. Frelford, late of Vicksburg, has been installed as headwaiter at Castillon Springs. Durant, Miss. It is rumored that Headwaiter George Moore of the Monroe house, Monroe, La., will soon leave the dining room for the pulpit. Wm. Cole, who has been at the Minnesota Club, St. Paul, Minn., for the past ten years, the last two years of which he was assistant headwaiter, is now headwaiter at the Mercantile club, Cincinnati, O. The waiters of the Cliff house, Maniton, Col., gave a grand cake walk at the Pavilion in that city, August 15. It was a grand affair, both socially and financially. 'The first prize of $15 was won by George Walley and Miss Leatha Liverpool; the second prize of $10 was won by Okla Homa and lady, and the third prize of $5 was won by Mr. Blackburn and lady. George Scott, formerly of the Hotel Ottawa at Ottawa Beach, Mich., has returned to Chicago. The Detroit vaudeville show, composed of the waiters at Ottawa Beach, Mich, recently gave a concert and vaudeville entertainment at Ottawa Beach hotel. Comic songs and buck and wing dancing were pleasant features. A boxing match occurred between I. Upshaw of Chicago, and Kid Moran of Cincinnati. E. B. Walden, formerly of the Coates house, Kansas City, Mo., now with the Bailey Catering Company at the Pan-American Exposition, is being pushed by his friends for the secretaryship of the H. and S. W. N. B. A. It is said in his favor that he is extremely popular among hotel men, and as a scholar he is second to none. The hotels at Buffalo are now beginning to feel the influx of visitors to the Pan-American, and the waiters yet hope to realize something for their trouble. They are beginning to be pleasant, and are hoping that the days of reward have arrived. Capt. Squires of restaurant A has resigned, and his place has been THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER filled by A. E. Jenkins, who now has control of restaurant A. To the Members of the Head and Second Waiters' National Benefit Association. Inasmuch as we are nearing the date set for the annual meeting of the Association; there appears to be one question which should be the thought and problem of every member, the President: Who will be the next president? If you can not go to Buffalo to attend this meeting; at which are expected all the leading headwaiters of the East as well as the West—send in your vote; express your sentiment. The Association needs your influential interest; needs your presence and your moral support; it needs strong minded, willing working men to help foster the interest of the profession and add dignity to it as a vocation. For president we need a man of vast and varied experience, ability and zealous energy always manifested in the interest of the organization. Looking backward we have every reason to be proud of the organization, but time is too precious for retrospection, however proudly we may review the past. Looking forward we are but in the infancy of our needs to meet the requirements of our business and profession; we have great and difficult barriers to overcome,—prudence, as the colored waiters' capabilities will require masterful efforts and villious work on the part of each member of the association. Everything depends upon our leader; a poor selection means slow or no progress for the next year. The programme should not deter you from preparing something good as a surprise. Each member that can and will go to Buffalo to the convention should go prepared to capture all the honor possible. Everyone in that city is preparing for your coming. The Buffalo Auxiliary of the H. & S. W. Ass'n have raised over a hundred dollars already for your entertainment, and they are still preparing, and will undoubtedly give the members of the association the grandest time of their life. But do not lose sight of our next president. Think many times before you cast your vote. Some Questions Presented to the Color- ed Waiters. Is a national association of colored waiters needed? If so, how can it be brought about? Would such an organization do the colored waiters any good? Would the colored waiters of the United States support such an organization? Do the colored waiters want such an organization? These are questions that present themselves to the thoughtful colored waiters of to-day. These questions need to be answered; who must answer them? I answer that the colored sidewaiter must answer them for himself. This article is written for the purpose of exchanging views on this subject, and I know of no newspaper that is read by as many colored waiters as The Freeman. I write this article hoping that it may interest the thoughtful colored waiters in the movement of organizing for their own good, a union or association that will raise the standard of service, and at the same time tend to dignify and elevate the trade of a waiter. There is a great number of colored waiters employed all over the country, hence the importance of such an organization. There is an old adage: "united we stand, divided we fall," which was considered true more than a hundred years ago. Applied to colored waiters I believe it is just as true now as it was then. Such an organization is not impossible, and I do believe that the good of it would more than repay all concerned for the trouble occasioned. This is a great age of combinations, association and organization; so much so that nearly every profession, trade and skilled labor in all its branches is represented. Are we, as waiters, to be left out? Have we advanced so fast that we do not need the friendly influence of union? What is it that has raised the American workingman of to-day to his present standard? He is to-day the most intelligent, best paid, best fed and best workingmen in the world. What is it that has raised his standard? Is it not his intelligence and his labor unions? The object of this proposed organization is not to encourage strikes, as I am very much opposed to strikes as they always cause the weaker side to suffer, but in such an organization the standard of waiting could be raised, and those that are so employed can be benefitted greatly. The question has been raised that Negroes in general, and Negro waiters in particular, would not support such organizations of their own, and as it requires money to organize and support all societies; that they will not give their own enterprises financial support. This may be true in some cases, but there are many examples on record where, if the proper men are at the head of such movement the Negroes has responded nobly and stood by their organization, and now they are doing great good in their respective fields. I will cite as examples the great A. M. E. church, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the Grand United Order of True Reformers, and a number of other organizations that are living examples of the Negroes' success in managing such affairs. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows alone pays out more than a half million dollars a year to its members in benefits, etc. In the light of such progress as this are we to be discouraged and lay idly by and do nothing to improve our calling in this progressive age? This association, if organized, should not be antagonistic to the H. and S. W. N. B. A., but should work in harmony with it for the common good of all concerned. A SIDE WAITER. MEN WANTED. Wanted at present on the Pacific Coast first class waiters, also that Eastern head waiters should correspond with restaurants in Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane At Baker City, Ore., The Geiser a new hotel needs a headwaiter and 5 or 6 men European. All hotels are running short First class sober men applying to Mr. J. C Logan headwaiter of the Portland Hotel, Portland, Oregon, can obtain work—room in. The West is coming and we should attempt to supply the need of men. I would advise some one to correspond with Mr. Watson of The Watson restaurant Portland, Ore. The West needs wide awake headwaiters and good sober and industrious waiters. GEO. W. MITCHELL The Portland Cafe. NEW INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG COLORED PEOPLE. A committee of prominent citizens has taken in hand a work for the benefit of the young colored people of Indianapolis which will be industrial in character and, as far as may be, modeled after the famous school of Booker T. Washington, at Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Walker, of the Tuskegee Institute, is here and will take the proposed school in charge. The committee having the enterprise in hand consists of the Dr. B. J. Morgan, chairman; W. T. B. Williams, J. C. Bryant, Miss S. Colter Smith, Bud Day, Miss Lillian Henderson and Dr. Joseph H. Ward. The home obtained for this school is the Flanner guild cottage in Rhode Island street, near Blake street. The following prospectus as to the scope and purposes of the school has been issued: "Although this beautiful city is filled with schools, churches and colleges, there is yet an element unreached and unmoved by the progress around them. DR. B. J. MORGAN, PRESIDENT. and since no chain is stronger than its weakest link, it is our duty to search for these indifferent ones and make an effort to save them; therefore the Young Men's Prayer Band has decided to throw open the doors of Flanner Guild, and employ some one to give their time, interest and ability to this great work of helping and saving. If only the rudiments of Christian civilization are taught, a great good will have been accomplished. "Both the theory and practice of domestic science, plain sewing, cooking, washing and ironing will be taught; also a knowledge of the sick-room, simple remedies for emergencies and accidents; lessons in woodwork for the boys. Once every week a mothers' meeting will be held, in which will be discussed the best methods for making a home happy and attractive, even though the purse is slender. The duty of parent to child; the relation of parent to teacher and church; ideas on housekeeping, poultry-raising, etc., will be exchanged. The young girls will meet in a club in which they will be taught the duties and virtues of Christian womanhood "In a similar club-organized for young men, the discussion of their duty to the race and responsibilities as Afro-American citizens will be emphasized. It is hoped the physicians of the city will be interested to the extent that monthly lectures in the care of the body will be given the mothers and other clubs. One night each week will be devoted to literary and social development. A reading-room, supplied with current Literature will be opened for a stipulated time each day and night. "Each department as far as possible will become self-supporting; for instance, it is hoped that enough money will be realized from the sale of aprons, pillow-cases etc., to purchase material for the next month's class in sewing, and so with the other departments. Moneys to be raised for the work by musicals, lectures, donations, concerts, subscriptions, etc. "It is hoped that all, regardless of race or color, who have any interest in this glorious American civilization will lend a helping hand toward the success of this noble effort on the part of the Young Men's Prayer Band. "BENJAMIN J. MORGAN, President. "DANIEL H. BROWN, Secretary." HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` like cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. 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The Banking Division is prepared to invest your savings, no matter how small, with profit. Any person of sound health and of good habits between four (4) years and fifty-four (54) years of age can become members—special terms for older persons. The fee for joining is not less than $1.00 nor more than $2.00. The following interesting table tells its own story. Five cents per week gives a child $1.00 sick benefit and $15.00 at death. The order will buy you a home to cost between $200 and $2,000 allowing you to pay for it on less than renting terms—just as paying dues in a lodge. No foreclosure owing to sickness nor temporary loss of work; the order according to its mottoes will protect its members. $200 per week for sickness and $30 for funeral expenses for 10c per week. Beautiful funeral ceremony. For more information about joining the society, write to Supreme Secretary C. B. H. 981 W. Jefferson St., LOUISVILLE, KY. 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Reading notices 10 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. KNOK, Publisher. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1901. THE COLOR LINE IN AUSTRALIA The new Australian Commonwealth, which has been the paradise of the workingman, is now suffering from the restrictive policy of the labor leaders, who are struggling to exclude all aliens from employment. The color line has been drawn and the unions have raised the cry of "Australia for the white man." In fact the platform of both parties in Queensland have allowed their determination to exclude the colored races from the continent. The Legislature of Queensland recently passed an act authorizing the expenditure of $750,000 on the erection of new sugar mills, but a clause inserted at the demand of the labor unions that no alien labor was to be employed upon it provoked the withholding of the royal assent.—Courrier-Journal, Louisville, Ky. We take no pleasure in citing paragraphs that tend to show that heavy handed oppression as it concerns Negroes is not limited to one continent nor to one country. But in spite of the assertion in the patriot's breast there arises a sense of consolation born out of the love for one's own country, to know that in its misdeeds it does not stand signally nor alone. Not that the world's oppression is in any wise courted but that it offers no surer retreat or asylum, all things considered, than is offered at home. The love of home and fireside is among the greatest virtues. It will be to the Negroes advantage to manage "some how or another" to show a love for the country despite the abuses. The race has existed, free, long enough to establish its disposition. From all indications there is no likelihood of any great movement towards other countries, and for one very good reason; there are no inducements held out by civilized countries, and the Negroes as yet have not proven themselves as colonizers. What with Australia with her closing doors, Africa with its yell of the "black peril," there remains nothing to do but to studiously work out the salvation on American soil. FORT GRANT, ARIZONA, } August 17, 1901.} Editor Freeman—Your inducements for subscription have been read, and in reply would say that I do not understand you as being an advocate for the best interest of the Negro race. I have been a subscriber, but fail to see any changes in you. You have been informed as to the black movement to Central Africa, where the Negro can build up for himself and become a great nation of people. To this you pay no attention. If you would do your duty by the race and publish monthly statements from headquarters of the movement at Chicago. I know of many hundreds who would be glad to see the statements on progress of the movement. The time has come for the Negro to take up a manly position among all races, and to do this he must build up a government of his own and thereby acquire power the same as other nations. The creeds of every nation coming into the United States are two hundred or more years ahead of the Negro civilization and science, and they are driving him out by riots and oppression. The Negro is now becoming a floater, from one State to another, with no better results. Why not show to the world that God made us to be men the same as he did all other races. The Negro has no claim on the American flag because he is like a horse in a battery of artillery, but to do or die, he must now seek a home for himself. D. R. THOMAS. The Freeman has never understood that in advocating emigration to Africa that it would be advocating the third that was best for the race. However, it does not seek to throttle those that desire to push the claims of Africa. Bishop Turner is the recognized champion of the African movement. We prefer to see him conduct his own campaign. We are not aware of the fact THE FRE. AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE. A SON OF HAM. Felled by a blow from prejudice he falls Upon the ground and writhes and mourns. Hatred The while stands gloating o'er his bleeding form. Blind justice calls unheard throughout the land And meroy, crying, pleads for help in vain. Torn from his native neath unwillingly. He came to clear your forests, till your fields and make your land worse. Yet not content to turn him loose without The need his toil entitled him to have, You must make laws denying to him rights You grant men of ev'ry clime save his. O, ye proud sons of Saxon line who boast Thy love of freedom and of liberty! O fair America, "Home of the free," Who claims to be in christian grace! Is it a christian virtue to throw down A blacker brother and to then deprive Him of the means whereby he may arise? Does it become a nation to allow The mighty to oppress her lesser sons And thus establish might as right? Not so. The records of the nations of all lands Anown the line of time since man was first New born in Eden tell how they who crush Their fellows must in turn crush them. Justice he tarry will appear in kind. The seed We sow we reap again. "His nature's law, God has set His seal thereon. The sun As soon will quit his course and disappear, The moon dissolve, the stars refuse to shine, And all creation back to chaos go As that His law, immutable, shall fail. He may of me not be into whose hands Is giv'd dominion over God's own world And they who dwell therein—how shall you That day give answer to the deeds here done? Think not Jehovah takes no thought of thy Fell crimes; for He who marks the sparrow's fall And guides the insect in its flight 'll not miss Thy acts, nor fail to call thee to account. Brotherly love beats that all The hollow vultures of hell will echo back The sound; until it shake the pillars of The earth and the foundations round the throne Of God, and He, upon thy brow, will set The curse of Cain. that there are Negroes in great numbers in this country who are simply dying to go anywhere but "right here." Now it is not necessary to make a great hurrah about going any place; if you are going, go right along. This gasconading and bloviating means nothing. A way will be found for those that earnestly seek it. The Business Men's League, which met last week in its second annual meeting in Chicago, was a success. Many men and women have learned that their duties in such conventions are not perfunctory. They are there for a purpose, the one outlined in the circulars by those thoughtful leaders, Washington and others, who know just what they are doing. The meeting will continue to grow in interest. Dear Sir: There was considerable discussion in the National Negro Business League as to why the average Negro was not a success in business, and why one colored person did not want to work for another. Now I will say that the answer is very easy to give, and it is this: The average Negro has never learned to pay his honest debts promptly, or, in other words, when they are due, and in too many instances he does not pay them at all. If the Negro ever expects to do business he must learn to pay his debts when they are due. The press of the South has not been slow in shouting its praises for that Wetumpka, Ala; jury that had the courage of its convictions, and courageously convicted. Its a very bright spot in the mobbing industry. It promises to radiate all over the Southland. Now will colored men nurse the new hope by abiding by certain traditions, or will they run amuck and again start a campaign of carnage? The conviction and sentencing of three white men to prison at Wetumpka, Ala., for taking part in a mob that killed a Negro is a very encouraging bit of information. Not because three men are to be shut up in prison, whether white or black, but because the majesty of the law is upheld. In the face of the many events of the last few weeks the jury on this occasion is deserving of great praise. Dr. G. W. McNiece, of Wynne, Ark., has an excellent article on the "Possibilities of Professional Colored Men," in one of the papers of that city. It abounds in excellent thought, much of which is new and to the point. Australia has at last grown careless of her distinction of being the black man's mecca so far as rights, privileges and opportunities are concerned and where a man was held to be a man for a' that. Ice cream is buttery when it is churned before the cream is joy cold. Turn slowly at first until the mixture begins to freeze, then rapidly for a few moments until it is frozen.—August Ladies' Home Journal. VICKSBURG HAPPENINGS General News Items of the Historic City's Enterprising People Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—Miss Surena Henderson and Miss Polly Johnson, of Jackson, Miss., are visiting at the cozy home of Mrs. Delia Gladden, on E. Clay street. Miss Maggie Jackson is all smiles. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Smith gave a house party Tuesday night, Aug. 20, in honor of Miss Beatrats Banks, of Nathez, Miss. Those present were: Misses Ella Marshall, Geraldine Marshall, Perry Leolia Foote, Maud Foote, Neal Harrison, Maggie Hayzell; Messrs Leonard C. Buckner, Orange U. Taylor, F. J. Foote, Dr. Miller, David Foote and Reuben Smith. The evening was most pleasantly spent, and the event will long be remembered by those whose good fortune it was to be present. Light refreshments were served in abundance. Subscribe for The Freeman it contains interesting news of the race; O. U. Taylor, agent, Mrs. Eliza Foster, of Chicago, Ill., is the charming visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hendricks on N. Cherry street. Jere M. Blowe, U. S. C., left for Friens Point, Miss., Thursday night, Aug. 29, to attend the Grand Command meeting, which convened in that city Aug. 30. Mrs. Blanch Taylor is on the sick list at this writing. Edward H. Sterling is expected to make a flying trip to St. Louis, Mo., on important business in the near future. Mrs. Della Smith departed for Jackson, Miss., Aug. 27, where she will reside in the future. Messrs. Joe Foster and Louis Slaughter are still on the sick list. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday morning, 5 cents per copy. Please pay up; a hint to the wise is sufficient. The league meets every Monday night at 8 o'clock at the M. E. church, a rare treat is in store for all who attend these meetings. The entertainment given by Madame Malissa Thomas on the beautiful church lawn Tuesday night for the benefit of King Solomon B. church was quite a success. Miss Mamile Jones, of Greenville, Miss., is visiting Mrs Octavia Jones, on Holly street. Misses Nellie and Birdie Bobins entertained a select number of their friends Thursday night in honor of H. L. Wonder, of Jackson, Miss. All present enjoyed a pleasant time. Ike Colman has opened a cigar store on South Washington street. Muncie, Ind., Special.-Mr. and Mrs. Anderson entertained Mrs. Wells, of Danville, Ill., Sunday. Mrs. Wells, who is Mr. Anderson's mother, came here before going to her new home in Pasadena, Cal., for which place she started Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stokes have as their guests relatives from Dark county. Sunday was Rev. Coleman's last sermon before leaving for conference. The capacity of the A. M. E. church was greatly taxed, and an eloquent sermon was delivered. Lawrence White is home from Petoskey, where he has been for the past two months, and is looking well. Mr. Warrick left Monday for Connerville, where he has accepted a position. Rev. Harry Bray stopped over in the city and delivered an eloquent sermon at A. M. E. church last Tuesday evening. Rev. Bray was enroute to see his father. Eufaula, Ala., Special.—C. Alexander, of Gilbert, Ga., was in the city last week. The Freeman reporter noticed last week that New Hope A. M. E. church has been torn down and a new one is to be built. J. T. Cobb, of Harris, Ala., was in the city last Wednesday. Frank Whaley lett for Dewopolis, Ala., Tuesday, Mrs. Ed. Jones passed through the city Sunday morning, enroute to Macon, Ga. Quite a number of our young men leave this week to attend school. Subscribe for The Freeman and be up to date. The Women's Federation will convene here this week. Rev. A. J. Johnson is a reader of The Freeman. Nathan Fryer, Jr., returned home last week much to the delight of his many friends. BY E. A. LONG Muncie News Eufaula Items ATLANTA JOTTINGS The Southern City's News Item Report of Church and Society Atlanta, Ga., Special—Capt. Wm. Andrews, who spent the city in Morehead City, N. C., has returned and assumed his old position as headwaiter at the Hotel Oregon. Hon. J. W. Lyons, register of the U. S. Treasury, spent a few days in the city last week, while here he was the guest of Hon. H. A. Rucker, collector of internal revenue for Georgia. Bishop Grant is to lecture here in the fall for the benefit of the colored Y. M. C. A. Dr. Butler and his associates deserve credit for the treat in store for the people of Atlanta, where the good bishop is so highly esteemed. Rev. C. W. Newton, pastor of Big Bethel, is pushing right along with his work in relieving the church of its heavy debt. He had a great rally on the 25 ult, and raised something like a thousand dollars. He offered a very fine bible as a prize to be competed for between the congregations of Friendship Baptist church and Wheat Street Baptist church. At 3 o'clock the congregations of these two great churches marched in and filled the old Bethel to its utmost capacity. Rev. Dr. E. R. Carter, pastor of Friendship, spoke for 15 minutes on the subject, "The daughters shall be there." Dr. Carter is very popular among all denominations white and colored. Rev. Dr. P. J. Bryant, pastor of Wheat Street Baptist church, then spoke for about 45 minutes, then the tug of war commenced, Deacons N. Holmes, M. V. James, R. H. Houston, W. H. Landrum and others of Friendship Baptist lifted a collection of that congregation, and Deacons W. C. Alston, Willis Murphy, Thomas Goosby, Peter Eskridge and S. B. Laster, Jr., of Wheat Street Baptist looked after their church's collection. During this time the excitement was very high. In the pulpit were Rev. Father Greene, of the Episcopal church, Macon, Ga., Dr. C. L. Lee managed the forces of Friendship church, while Dr. Bryant and his deacons directed the affairs of Wheat Street church. When the battle was over Wheat street had $127.60 and Friendship had $101.00, and for five minutes one could not hear his ears. Rev Bryant's members took him up and carried him over the pulpit. The street cars stopped to learn what the occasion was, and when informed the passengers too joined in the celebration. O. F. Jones, who conducted a tailor shop here, died last Friday-night, after a long illness. He was an Odd-Fellow and K. of P. W. O. Murphy, Esq., has returned from the business league at Chicago. He speaks in the highest terms of the outlook for the league. KNIGHT OF PYTHIAS. Supreme Organization at Chicago Elect Officers. Chicago, Ill., Special.—The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, elected the following officers: Supreme chancellor, Samuel W. Starks, West Virginia; vice chancellor, L. M. Mitchell, Texas; prelate, C. D. White, Ohio; master of exchequer, John H. Young, Arkansas; lecturer, John Mitchell, jr., Virginia; keeper of records and seal, C. K. Robinson, Missouri; master of arms, D. S. Miller, Kentucky; medical director, Dr. R. F. Boyd, Tennessee; inner guard, Frank Brown, jr., Louisiana; outer guard, Alex. N. Johnson, Florida; major general, R. R. Jackson, Illinois. The next convention will be held at St. Louis in 1903. Ironton News. Ironont, Mo., Special.—Mrs. Eliza Fletcher returned home on the 24th ult., after spending a week visiting friends in Festus, Mo. Mr. Joseph Smith after spending the summer in Ironont returned to his home in St. Louis on the 27th ult. Mrs. Samuel Boyd is visiting friends in St. Louis. Miss Eva Merrell of St. Louis was called home on the 26th ult., by the serious illness of her sister. Miss Vianetta Smith who has been very ill is slowly improving. Messrs. Poston Hunt and Matthews of Farmington, Mo., were in Ironont recently visiting their best girls. The Misses Maybelle Arnett and Lillian Collier left for Jefferson City, Mo., last week where they will attend Lincoln Institute. Mr. Arthur Buckner left on the 1st of Sept. to attend Lincoln Institute. The three young people have a bright future before them and the writer wishes them much success. Mr. Charles Bollinger is a frequent visitor in East Ironont what is the attraction Charley? The Misses Anna Ellie and Birdella Collier left on the 31st to resume their school duties in Washington county. Prof. J. C. Staten teacher of the public school was in Ironont the first of the week. Mrs. Martha Sides and daughters Misses Minnie and Laura and son Master Charles are visiting relatives in Cape Girardean, Mo. Mr. Lewis Johnson and wife of Leeper, Mo., are the guests of Mrs. Charles Blanks. Clinton News Clinton, Ia., Special.—Mr. J. T. Culberson is home again after a few days outing at the fairs. Mr. Fred McNeil is still doing business at the old stand and gladly welcomes his customers and has decided to take The Freeman. Mrs. Frank Cooper and her daughter Anna departed Thursday morning on an extended visit with friends in Chicago. The Misses Purry and Sayles UP THE LADDER IN MISSIONS BY L.G.JORDAN,D.D. 1773 ~ 1901. entertained a few of their friends at the latters home. Mr. William Allen, jr., is doing a flourishing business today at his Panitorium. Rev. F. J. Petterson is about winding up his stay in Clinton, and is thinking of going to a new field after converts. Mr. J. H. Sayles will depart Thursday for Stillwater for ten days or a fortnight outing. Service at the A. M. E. church morning and evening. Rev. T. J. Petterson officiating. Mr. R. D. Smith preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday evening Sept. 1. News Items from French Lick. French Lick, Ind., Special.—Misses Fannie Martin, Susie Washington and Mary Lizzie Handy left French Lick very suddenly for Frankfort on account of the illness of Mr. Jack Fields. Miss Ida Morgan of Louisville, Ky., spent a week in French Lick with relatives. Prof. W H Perry and son of Louisville, Ky., are spending a few days in French Lick. Why is it John Thomas, Tyler Martin and Henry Duff are looking so blue since some certain young ladies left French Lick? Walls McMary and Delaware Murphy are yet smiling for the two young ladies that left. Sue Guthery was called to Louisville to take charge of the body of Mr. Oala Rhodes, who died at the city hospital. He was a former waiter at West Baden Springs. The boys of French Lick contributed highly towards the funeral. J H Cunningham, A Board, John Avery, John Cook and Wm Mason and wife went to Louisville to attend the conclave. Miss Lillian Merrifield of Louisville spent a week in French Lick to take a course of water. There are only two young ladies left out at the springs—Miss Luella Battle, French Lick side, and Miss Alice Thomas, West Baden side. Miss Gertrude Payne will leave for Fisk University to attend school soon. Thomas P Morton made a flying trip to Louisville on business. New Orleans Notes. New Orleans, La., Special.—On the night of August 26th a social was given at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. on Basin street, in honor of Prof. A. J. Starnes, who is one of the most active members. The professor left the next day for Indian Territory to visit his sister. From there he will go to Kansas City, Mo., to resume his duties as teacher in a mechanical institute at that place. Mr. Samuel E. Davis, who is a musician and mechanic, attended the social, the professor and Mr. Davis made music upon the banjo and guitar, which was pleasing to the ear. The G. A. R. held their annual camp fire and reunion at the fair grounds on Monday, August 26, day and evening. Great crowds attended. Various games were held throughout the day. Prof. Noah Spiller's cadets gave an exhibition drill. Baked beans and hard tack were served at 6:30. Two bands of music were engaged. There was a spirited rivalry among the veterans for the sale of tickets, each post commander endeavoring to win the prize offered for the largest amount of money brought in. The craters of the day were C. W. Keeting, department commander, Ed Gross, division commander S. of, General A. S. Badger, Rev. J. M. Young and others. HINTS Solid qualities of integrity, of thoroughness, should outweigh in a girl's estimate of a man mere superficial cleverness and brilliancy.—August Ladies' Home Journal. The law that holds this universe together is the law of affinities: like will seek like. Make your choice now for the good things of time that go into eternity with you.—August Ladies' Home Journal. RICH—12 Female Room Scenes and Large Book, 10c. John G. Scheidier, Cleveland, O. To assure the hatching of canary birds' eggs more nearly at one time the first eggs are sometimes taken away by the fanciers and replaced by artificial ones, all being put back in the nest when the bird ceases to lay. While she is sitting the prospective father lives up to his responsibilities, and devotes his time to seeing that his mate does her duty, and when she leaves her nest, if she shows an inclination to daily, sharp pecks drive her back.—Angust Ladies' Home Journal. Lost Relative. I would like to know of the whereabouts of my daughter who goes by the name of either Maggie Finley or Maggie Maloy. Sheleft Nashville June 25. She is 24 years old, very small built woman, dark brown skin, very short hair, about 4 feet 5 inches in height and weighs about 105 pounds, any information will be cheerfully received, Mrs. Hattie Maloy, 613 N. Summit St., Nashville, Tenn. Rheumatism. Is quickly relieved and promptly cured by Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedies. The internal remedy is pleasant to take, acts him diately, does not disturb血液循环, and is for rheumatic tinnitus in all its foutrung forms. The external preparation restore stiff joints, drawn cords and hardened muscles. If your drugstuff has not these remedies in stock, it does not take any else. Send 81 to the Drummond Medical Co, New York, and the full treatment of two large bottles will be sent to your express address. Agents wanted. Arrange Your Summer Trip TO VISIT THE Pan-American Exposition AT BUFFALO Nagra Falls, One of the Seven Wonders of the World, within an hour's ride from Buffalo. Thousand Islndrs, Muskoka Lakes, The Adirondacks and New England points, are but a short and delightful ride by lake or rail. WEEKLY EXCURIONS VIA Big Four Route TO BUFFALO. Call on or write Agents "Big Four" for full information, circulars of the Exposition, etc. WARREN J. LYNCH, Gen. Pass, & Tk Agt. W. P. DEPPE, Ast. G. P. & T. A. CINCINNATI O. H. M. BRONSON, A. G. P. A. INDIANAPOLIS, A. 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Villedits itt sterling, 12; Olayton 15; Quiney,4 Rictanps & Paixote’s Gronats Mixsraxis— ‘Seattle, Wash, Sept 1 to 7 Portland, Ore, 8 Jonssow & Sravan’s Mixsranis.—Denver, Col, Rope 1 to ‘Tye QueaT MoKantass Co—Milwankee, Wis, Bont to 1hesco & Houta. <errell, Tex, Sept: 0: Parts, {0° Bonham, ty Sherman, 1210; Dallas, 18 Keep your eyeson “A Rabbit's Foot.”” Gordon ©, Collins has closed with Ruseo & Holland’s show and is at liber- iy LaShe sends regards to John Rucker, Houseley Bros., Simpson and Pittman, Geo. Bailey and all friends. Zola, queen of serpentine dancers, is at liberty for the winter season; man- agers write in of. The Freeman. ‘The Marion Harmony 4 are at liberty for next season. Managers write to 105 S, 12th street, Omaha, Neb. ‘The Great McKanlass and company have closed their Milwaukee engage- nent and are now “on the road.” Cheatham Bros., comedians, and song snd dance artists, would like to hear from good managers; write cf. The Freeman, King & Bush’s big colored minstrels, J. Ed, Green stage manager, has a very promising outlook, Frank Clermont is bundmaster. son and Reid, comedians, after ssiug a 16 weeks’ engagement at the sito, Memphis, Tenn., have joined Sing and Bush's big minstrels. , Fletcher, of Chattanooga, Tenn. ist with Johngon’s minstrels, and Miss julia Lyles, non-professional, of v» Hante, Ind., were married after ow at Lajanta, Col. co. E Washington writes that his any isin good ranning order and g to big crowds daily. Clemo ‘lozo Harris, of Harrison Bros. tvels, have recently joined them. ep your eyes on “A Rabbit’s Foot.”” 1 Logan sends regards to P. G. vy, Jeff. Smith, Will Malone, Far- 1 Davis, MeKisgick and Jones, y Moore, Harry Fidler and Tom Tattler, #E FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER, Keep your eyes on “‘A Rabbit's Foot.” Dick Weston, musical director, has closed with Hunn é& Eaton's “Big Coon Carnival” on account of the death of his mother, Mrs. Harriet Weston, at Little Rock, Ark., and will open a musical studio in Duluth, Minn. ‘The “Wangdoodle” Comedy 4, Kemp, Glenn, Powers, Goodall, while rehears- ing in New York with Miaco “Jolly Grass Widows” Co., were royally en- tertained and banqnetted by Mrs Thorpe, an aunt of Harvey Goodall. ‘They opened at Cleveland, O., Aug. 26. Hi Henry Hunt writes from New Orleans minstrels.—We are now in Illinois “cleaning up.” Business is good with the big show every day. Our company is large and every member an especial star. Prof. J. H. MeCameron’s big concert band is composed of thorough musicians and is easy the greatest band that visits any of the cities we play, if public sentiment be the judge. Angns- tus Stevens and the writer sends re- gards to Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barton and L. E. Glover. Hunn & Eaton’s Big Coon Carnival are now playing their second week at Ratland, Vt., and have four weeks more at the fairs in Vermont and New Hamp- shire, after which they will play dates, having accepted some very flattering offers for the winter season, The com- pany is a strong one, and has made good all this season, ‘The financisl eue- cess is enormons, which is gratifying news to the many friends of Messrs. Huon and Eaton. Their Boston vaude- ville exchange is still doing “a land office” business. Roster of the ‘A Holiday in Coon- town: Ferdinand Eberhardt, Prop ; P. A. Tanner, R. W. Wilson, managers The Brinkers, John B., and Katie Tolli ver, Ben, and Steve Breckenridge, Mrs Leota Breckenridge, Harry and Mellie Southard, O. D. Brooks, Eugenia Wood- ard, Qaeenie Walden, Lotto, The Blacks, Verano, Lee Smith, Roy Pope, Edward Stafford, Wm. Hopkins, John McFad- den, Arthur Jackson, Harry Simmons, Milton Vassar, alo Mille Devere and her troupe of performing dogs, Our car will be in Indianapolis in a few days, it is painted royal blue, Many thanks to The Freeman for kindness shown our hom. Notes from Harrison Bros. minstrels, —Well we are in good old Indiana again for a week or two. Mr. Harrison re- turned from New York on the 21 ult. at Plainwell, Mich., and is much improved in health, Major Ben F, Payne joined at Plainwell to bestage manager. While at Elkhart, Ind., the band members called on the C. G, Conn band instra- ment manufactory and were presented some beautifal marches by Mr. Conn. The band and orchestra has improved wonderfally since Bandmaster Johnson taken charge. Mr. Harrison has re- ceived 321 letters from his last add in The Freeman, s0 you see The Freeman isxead. Harry Martinett, of the American Students, writes from Belfast Ireland.— We are going big in Ireland and have been here since May 1, We open in Scotland Oct. 8, and are booked up until 1902. We did expect to come home this fall but find it impossible. We have the Pueblo Brothers with us now mak- ing 9in number, all double brass and string. We have set the Irish people wild with our show, and they-say we are the hottest ever. Ireland is a nice place but Belfast won’t do, that is if you stay a whileand find it out, All the boys send their best regards to all friends: Harry Royston, Ed. Looney, Willie Jones and others. 102 Lambeth Road 8. E. London, Eng. Keep your eyes on ‘A Rabbit’s Foot.” | Panl Dunbar, post, and Miss Deborah Alma Williasos, elocutionist, will ap- pear at the opera honée in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday evening Sept. 10. Mr, Dunbar's big scenic production of the musical novelty “Clorinda” will be pre- sented on the same date, and he will positively be present at the performance which will be presented by a local cast of the very best known people. ‘There ‘will be marches, choruses, dances, drills, specialties and musical acts, all of the highest type of clean performances. Everything new and novel; the orches- tra will be comp2ced of 15 high-class musicians. There will be about 60 people in the cast; among the principals, besides Mr, Dunbar and Miss Williams, are: Dr. T. T. Wendell, J. B. Snowden, M. R. Lacy, A. B. Perry, Wm. Wilson, Edward Worsham, Richard O. Ingles, Otis Ruseell, Bishop Turner, Charles Withrow, George Grimes, Wm. Alex- ander, Lovell Taylor, Ella Burton, Nel- lie Wilson, Mattie Steele, Virginia Payne, Susie Belle Smith, Flora Shid- dell, Al. Hoskins and more than thirty others. rx 8. W. Wright, » Freeman representa- tive, writes from Webster City, Ia.— “It gave me so much pleasure a few days since to witness the excellent pro- gram of Mr. D.E. Washington's Con- cert Company who are travelling with the Pawnee Bill Wild West Shows that Thave concluded to write concerning them. Every colored man would at least feel a just pride in witnessing such a high grace and artistic program given by men and women entirely of his own race. Every one in this, city who attended the concert is speating in the highest terms of the gentlemanly and Indy-like conduct of the participants, and of the superior rendition of theit artistic parts in the performance. I had the pleasure of entertaining at my home after the concert the Stage Manager, Mr. Washington, who isan old friend, and take pleasnre in recommending him as agentleman of culture and scholar ship. Believing that many of your sub soribers who are acquainted either with Mr. Washington personally or by reputation, and knowing that many ar acquainted with some of the artist named below, I venture to offer th program as given here last Thursday it connection with the Pawnee Bill Wile ‘West Show. I am confidant that shoulc any of your reader have an opportunits to visit Mr. Washington’s concert tha they will agree with me that it is: worthy and excellent entertainment.” Keep your eyeson “A Rabbit's Foot.” SIOUX CITY, Ia.—The Slayton Jubt lee Singere are going big at River Side Park, Jas. and Mary Chattens, eketoh artists, are playing here. Tho Petitt in their mysterious act appeared here week of 29 ult. at Y. M. ©, A. auditor ium, The Sioux City Journal in speat of this act, say thelr tricks were clever and pnzzling, and the most mysterion: act ever performed here by colores people, Jerry Lee, ex-manager of “Gas Coons” Co., is in the city. DES MOINES.—Tom Jefferson wishe: to state that he has not signed any con tract with C. A, Hibbard’s oolorec Georgia shonters, he has advertised ix the Clipper of 17 ult. F. F. Jeffer: sends regards to the Petits. It is th Lee Bros. instead of Lee Brown whc has signed with McCabe's “Black Tril by” as was stated in last week's Free man. ‘Ballaho” singers are coming 11 fast for the State Fair. Forepaugh & Sells Bros. are billed for the 21 instead of the 28. Billy Helms was in town Sunday looking for performers. Nat Shinehonse, an old time tenor singer, is in town for the fair. “Rabbit” Wilson sends regards to his professional friends. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.—The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels will open the season at Elder’s opera house as of yore with a fine company. John Robinson's circus will be here Sept. 11. W. B. Abernathy, the “Bowery Boy” and well- known dancing instructor of Nashville, ‘Tenn., also well-known 1n terpsichorean circles, has opened up a dancing school here. The populace is clamoring long and loud for Richards and Pringle’s Georgia minstrels, and ’tis needless to say that Manager Woods will book the noted aggregation with the one and only Billy Kersands. The Clarksville brass band has not yet received its dough from the N. & C. R. R. for last services rendered. Mile. Kate Ramey, pianist, who bears the credit of having the largest music library in the city, is visiting a host of friends in Memphis, ‘Tenn., where she is being royally enter- tained by Prof. A. M. Townsend, assist- ed by D. B, Rice and his ladies’ orches- tra. NEW YORK —Phil.R. Miller's “Hot. test Coon is Dixie” is booked for their first New York engagement commence: ing Sept. 16. The famous Donglass club, under the management of the ever genial Charles H. Moore, is till the favorite spot for the colored pro- fession while in the metropolis. Paint- ers, carpenters, and decorators have {inst finished work on the parlors of the Doneas, and everything is now looking as bright as a new silver dollar. ‘The music room is still under the man: agement of Al. Brown, the clever and gentlemanly vocalist, and he is assisted by Jack Ashbey, pianist, and @ fine corps of entertainers. William Brown and Lazarus Perry can also be found in the muste room. Albert R. Turner, an old Indianapolis boy, can be found at the bnffet during the day, while the “ohief” is always on hand during the evenings. In connection with the above named establishment Mr. Moore has opened & booking agency, securing en- gagements for many of the profession in and about thecity. The agency is under the management of the writer— J. HARRY JACKSON. Keep your eyes on “‘A Rabbit's Foot,”” Om DOD'S © PORT ‘ na pea et ee ee 2 A Keep your eyes on ‘‘A Rabbit’s Foot ' LOUISVILLE, — (Ninaweb Park.) — George Temple, stage manager, says everything is running smooth, and all the boys are satisfied, and are sorry that the season is so near over. Among those booked for the winter are, oliver, the “Hoosier whirlwind,” Steve Brecken: ridge and wife, “Bull Dog Ben” and Harry Southard and wife. Alber Tan- ner, manager of the “‘Holliday in Coon: town,” visited us Sunday 25 ult., arid the boys gave hima great time. Tem: ple says tell everybody not to forget the song “A Coon with the Raglan Craze” for it 1s the real thing. He is also sing. ing, and making good, one of Iowen M. Lawson's big hits “Then there'll be no jonsh preachers hangin’ around. EH. ‘0. Walker is now leader of our orches: tra, William Able, descriptive bari tone, sends regards to Williams an¢ Walker and Judson Hicks. The twc Blacks, Perry and Leona, are still tak ing them by storms with their grotesque buck and wing dancing. Keaton Irvin, Bb cornetist, sends regards to all. Min. ter Graham, trap drummer, sends re gards toCalvin Young. Harry Southard, trombone player, sends regards tc Sherman Boone, the “coon with the Raglan craze.” Elwood Hood, bas violin player, says hello fellows. Jas Anderson, the tamboreen king, is stil making good and sends regards to al friends. P, M Gilliard, property man is in the flyers yet, and says hello boys Keep your eyes on “A Rabbit's Foot ' MEMPHIS, Tenn.—(Charch’s Andi- torium.)—Miss Josie Norton closed Sat- urday. Miss Ora Criswell entertained three lady friends at her residence after the performance Saturday evening. Henry Troy, tenor, re-opens Monday 9. “Sport” Allen, basso, is laying off. Master Robert Hooks is filling a two week's engagement with us. Amateur nights are eagerly looked for and afford no small end of amusement. Johnny Green is coaching a class of non-pro- fessionals to augment the choruses of a big production soon to be presented. Kitehi, the equilibrist, is making good here. Tom Logan, the versatile charac- terartist, meets with an abundance of deserved applause. The work of Miss Nettie Lewis is traly satisfactory, and she isa valuable addition. Eddie Foy is in his glee when acting master of ceremonies on amateur nights. E. W. Saddler, The Freeman's affable repre- sentative, made his presence felt Friday evening. Miss Ollie L. Hall, the sweet voiced soprano, is winning laurels night- ly by her talented rendition and brilliant conception of classic and sentimental ballads. Miss Cris well proves her claim as an applause winner and earns it. Will Jones, the baritone, is heard to good advantage in the choruses. Lew Hall (you all know Lew) created con- siderable fayorable comment by his rich brogue, splendid make-up and earnest efforts as an “Irich gintleman sir.” Johnny Green, as an old time Southern darkey, gives an acceptable version of character. Prof. Ed. H. Hill, the “San- ‘dow pianist,” still holds his own, Miss Elle Carr makes a strong bid for public favor as a vocalist and dancer. The amusement loving public feel duly grateful to Tom Logan. who has staged . Gus Rublin, matched to fight Cham- pion Jim Jeffries in San Francisco next November, is already a defeated man This is a straght tip right from the pens of ex-Champions Bob Fitzsimmons, and James J. Corbett, both victims of Jeffries’ right glove. Fitzsimmons was the first prognosti- cator in the field. The ink on the signatures to the articles of agreement had barely dried before Bob's diagnosis of the battle and its outcome appeared in print and predicted an easy victory for the man who defeated him. Bob fonght both men, says he is on their fistic wrinkles and, therefore, better able to select the winner than all other fight prophets, Corbett, not to be outdone by Fitzsimmons, also unloaded his knowledge on the public and picked Jeffries asa sure winner. There is no doubt Bob and Jim havea good fistic line on Jeffries and Rublin and are probably better able to judge of their merits and demerits than other fight critics, still. It seems their predictions are a bit premature. The match is barely two weeks old, the dateof the contest at ten weeks distant. Jeffries’ forfeit of $2,500 has not been posted and no permit for the contest has been granted by the San Francisco supervis- © © @ Becomes an Instantancous Rage when firstheard. @ @ 95SSSOS0 05909190 FFOOO0OOO06 3 “Al Coon With fhe Raglan Craze” $ _* Sor. * ; Characteristic Ragtime, yet Inspiring. i $ ms, (seen es Bel $ @ viv. | Prettiest Coon Song Ever Presented | to the Public. Order Now of ¢ E. C. KNOX & CO., Music Publishers, ; 818 N. Capitol Avenue, . = o : INDIANAPOLIS, IND. OF SOF HHGSHOHSISSSSHSHOHOOSD Church, Park d Auditor MEMPHIS, TENN. os The only one of its kind in American, now open for Nothing but first-class attractions wanted,¢ the first one here will surely do a business. Can seat 2200 people. LEW HALL. Manacer, 124 Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee, TO DOUBLE STAGE State just what you can do and lowest Cash salary. Summer and winter, Want par ticularly Pianist to double brass, SAMUEL McCUTCHEON, Phillip’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Show, NORTA MANCHESTER, IND., Sept. 9. a A phenominal bass, good soloist and quartette man; must be sober and of good habits; tall and well appearing. Send photograph with first letter, also the least you will do concert work for. M.L. PoRTER, 9 Superior Street, Detroit, Michigan. ‘ ccc 9@€080505gS OO 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 alto. Good double bass and tuba player write. Tickets furnished to the right parties. Booked solid for 41 weeks, carrying spesial scenery forevery act. Special oar and. everything up-to-date. Writequick PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fla. ‘some of the most generally satisfactory | frat parts and after pieces ever seen here. Unfortunately we have a stage struck electrician and unless he is sup. pressed, will some day “kick” for the lead comedy part. Keep your eyeson “A Kabbit’s Foot ” eae ; NZ ot | Crs OSS Brine Oe ts y \ ! § ~~ PN af IT” -ors. Furthermore the contestants have not as yet stripped for training. ‘Thos are small matters, however, as the ‘match looks a certainty and no doubt ‘will take place as contemplated. Still the uncertainties of a big chumpionshiy taking place are always before us. aes Am automobile ran has been planned ‘by the members of the Chicago Anto: mobile Club, from that olty to Bnffalo, The tourists will leave Chicago Septem- ber 7, and expect to cover the 571 miles, without rushing in eight days. Racing along the ronte will be prohibited. For the last month the committee in charge of the run has been studying the road: between the two cities. ene ‘The funniest thing that has come uy in pugilism in years is the proposed glove contest between Welterweight Tommy Ryan and Heavyweight Tom Sharkey. Salt Lake City sports are pro- moting the affair, and if they succeed in bringing the two Toms together, the Mormons will witness a fierce contest, “reverse english.” Sharkey has been leading us to believe he wants to fight seas im eters fe (00 Waloot Belaven oat Peter Maher off his list —AT LIBERTY. — C. Henry Tinsley Leads, Characters, Heavies, Address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. AMATEDRS ,ite'hartitsiare tow’ ts sare ts Secor ween enh Team Sr eae ae Sohn G, Scheidler, Cleveland, O- rn The least said about Sharkey and Ryan anent their proposed meeting the better for the game. Tuturity stakes, $8,750, at Gravesend, N. ¥., Saturday in a close finish, ese George Gardner, champion middle- weight of the world, who defeated Kid Carter in eighteen rounds in San Fran- cisco on Friday night, hails from Lowell, ‘Mass. He began his fighting career in small New England towns, and showed to such good advantage his admirers placed him in charge of Tom O'Rourke. The latter matched him against Jimmy Handler—hard game for a green boy, as Gardner was at the time—and saw him knocked out. ° Gardner im- proved after his fight with Handler and defeated the best men in his class in the East. He then took a flyer in English pugilism, and beat every man he met. The most important match in his career was that with Jack Moffat for the middleweight champlonship. The contest took place in San Francisco, Cal., several months ago, Gardner be- ing declared the winner in the second ronnd, Moffat having thrown his right shoulder ont of place. There was some talk of matching Gardner against Jack Root after the Moffat battle, but noth- ing came of it. George's victory over Carter stamps him the best man of his weight in America. Gardner is said tohave the longest reach of any fighter in the conn- try, and uses itto the best advantage, A fight between him and Joe Walcott is now in order, and Gardner will give the match a dodgeif he can, I won't blame him either, for as certain as you are reading this article Walcott oan whip. both Gardner and Carter in the ame ring the same night. "Tis true Gardner punches hard, but Walcott punches harder, and Joe should ‘‘do the trick” in 10 rounds nicely. Keep your eyes on ‘‘A Rabbit's Foot ” THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE CLOSES AN INTERESTING AND INSPIRING SESSION---OVER TWO HUNDRED DELEGATES--A FULL AND GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF THE CONVENTION---REPRESENTATIVES FROM EVERY- WHERE INTERCHANGE IDEAS. PROF. B. T. WASHINGTON Representative Negro Men and Women Development and Progress----Grace Were Marked Features----Social Personnell of Representative curson----Election of Office PROF. B. T. WASHINGTON THE MAN OF THE HOUR Representative Negro Men and Women Meet and Exchange Ideas of Race Development and Progress----Grace, Dignity, Culture and Refinement Were Marked Features----Social Functions----Praises for Chicago---- Personnell of Representatives----Grand Banquet----Lake Excursions----Election of Officers for the Ensuing Year. Chicago, Ill., Special.—The second convention of the National Negro Business League has just closed, and its proceedings add an inspiring chapter to the history of the American Negro. At this convention Massachusetts shook hands with California and Illinois and Wisconsin promenaded with Louisiana and Florida. Nearly two hundred delegates were present, representing nearly every walk of life from the small store keeper to the wholesale merchant; from the artisan to the inventor and manufacturer; from the truck gardener to the planter, and from the teacher, doctor and lawyer to the ripe scholar, skilled surgeon and diplomat. The convention extended through three days, August 21, 22 and 23, and no time was lost in vain babbling, parliamentary wrangles and petty equabbles. "I am here for business" was the expression on the face of every delegate and from the beginning to the end the all-absorbing topic, "What is your business?" "What, your trials and triumphs in the running thereof?" Around these questions hung about all the experience given and the discussions provoked. The convention was called to order at 10 o'clock on the morning of August 21 by President Booker T. Washington, who called on Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, of Atlanta, Ga., to make the opening prayer. Addresses of welcome were then delivered by Mr. Fieldhouse on behalf of Governor Yates, who could not be present, and City Attorney Taylor, the representative of Mayor Carter Harrison, who was out of the city. The address of the latter was a masterpiece of eloquence. Mr. W. F. Taylor, one of Chicago's leading Negro pharmacists, welcomed the delegates on behalf of the local league, and his words were timely and well received. Following this President Booker T. Washington stepped forward to deliver his annual address amidst the greatest demonstration. He spoke briefly, but his sound advice, downright earnestness and rugged eloquence set the convention on fire. "Let no legislation or attempted legislation," said he, "dishearten or discourage us. Every step must be forward. The opinion of the world is not influenced permanently by what we say ourselves, nor by what others say of us, but by what we do." After the president concluded his ad, dress, and committees on (a) credentials and (b) resolutions and organization were appointed, Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., was introduced, who addressed the convention on "The Business League of Virginia." He told of the part the league played in getting Prof. B. T. Washington before the Virginia Legislature and the influence of Prof. Washington's speech in changing the sentiment of the white J. T. THOMAS FORTUNE, Chairman Executive Committee, Business Men's League. people regarding the separation of the public school funds of Virginia. He also cited statistics showing what a potent factor the Negro is socially and economically in Virginia. According to his statement the Negroes pay taxes on $17,000,000 worth of real estate in Virginia. The next speaker was from Richmond also, Rev. W. L. Taylor, president IN THE MAN OF THE HOUR Queen Meet and Exchange Ideas of Race e, Dignity, Culture and Refinement Functions---Praises for Chicago--- es---Grand Banquet---Lake Ex- pers for the Ensuing Year. True Reformers. He spoke on "Business Features of the Order of True Reformers." No speaker during the three day's session of the convention was more heartily received. He told how the order was started twenty years ago with one hundred members and the methods employed to increase the membership to 42,872, the present enrollment. In twenty years the order has paid $1,500 000 sick benefits and nearly $1,000,000 of death benefits. A report of each department of the order was given, viz.: The grand fountain, the rosebud fountain, real estate department, journalism, old folk's home and the bank. THE J. No one could listen to Dr. Taylor's report without feeling that the organization, of which he is the head, is a thoroughly business like institution and that sentiment has not one iota of weight in its affairs. "We take nothing for granted," said he. "At the end of each week we have an expert accountant to examine the books of the bank to see if his report will tally with that of the cashier, and if both the cashier and expert accountant say that there is so much money in the bank, we are not satisfied until it is counted." Mr. J. A. Wilson, of Kansas City, Mo., was next called on, and he told how the business men of Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., are drawing trade by serving ice water and refreshments occasionally free. About one-third of the population of Kansas City, Mo., is colored, and the report of their progress was encouraging. Dr. Robinson, of Lexington, Ky., also gave a good report of the colored people of his town. He said the relation existing between the races there is very amicable. The morning session was closed with an address by T. W. Jones, of Chicago, Ill, on "Can the Negro Succeed as a Business Man?" There is no better answer to this question than Mr. Jones himself. Mr. Jones is a furniture mover, and in a few years he has accumulated a snug fortune by reason of his business acumen. His business is the largest of its kind in this great city. It is needless to state that his paper was warmly received. The first speaker at the evening session of the first day was Mrs. Albreta Moore Smith, of Chicago, ill., on "Negro Womens' Business Clubs a Factor in the Vexed Problem." The first and oldest Negro womens' business club in this country is the Chicago club and Mrs. Smith is its president. She said "that there are five avenues of employment open to white women to every two for colored women, and one of the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President National Negro Business League missions of the Chicago club is to secure work for colored women in keeping with their training. Last year this club put seventeen colored women in good positions and secured situations for fifty." The paper by Mrs. Smith showed careful preparation. It was full of practical suggestions couched in elegant English. At this junction resolutions were read and adopted requiring each member of the league to pay two dollars annually or twenty five dollars for life membership. Several became life members, among whom were Hon. Simon W. King, a white man of this city, and Hon. W. W. Gibbs, U. S. Consul to Madagascar. Judge Gibbs was introduced to the convention and he made a very happy impression. He is supposed to be worth $75 000. Following Judge Gibbs came Mr. Charles Banks, of Clarksdale, Miss., who spoke on "Merobandising." Mr. Banks is a young man. still in his twenties, but has unusual business capacity for a man of his years. He started in business in 1889 with a capital of fifty-six dollars, and to-day is doing a business of more than $2000 annually. It is said that he is the wealthiest Negro in his section. Besides the income from his department store he handles cotton. From the sale of this staple, last year, he realized several thousand dollars. It may also be interesting to state that of the three hundred supervisors of the census in 1900 only two were colored and Mr. Banks was one of the two. In his district there were ninety-six enumerators, sixty-three of whom were colored. Mr. Bank's address was an ideal business talk. He went straight to the heart of his subject and quit when he was through Of course he was thunderously applauded. I The remainder of the evening was given up to hearing of Negro business enterprises in Atlanta, Ga., Pensacola Fla., and Mobile, Ala. Mr. W. O. Murphy told what the 40,000 Negroes of Atlanta, Ga., are doing to make themselves felt in the commercial world, and Hon. M. M Lewey, editor and proprietor of the Florida Sentinel, gave a faithful and creditable report of the business Negroes of Pensacola, Fla. His statement concerning the circulation of the Florida Sentinel and the unprecedented sale of his mid-winter edition made some of the other journalists present open their eyes. Mr. Lewey is a grand field marshal of Negro journalism and A. ISAAC T. MONTGOMERY --- ISAAC T. MONTGOMERY, Member of the National Negro Business League. Pensacola may congratulate itself on having such a man as one of its citizens. Mr. A. N. Johnson, editor and proprietor of the Mobile (Ala.) Express, gave a glowing account of the progress the colored people are making in Mobile, Ala., along business lines. His report was the most comprehensive of any given, but space will not allow me to go into particulars. Thursday, August 22. there was only one session (morning)—a banquet having been tendered the officers and delegates of the league that evening. The following papers were read and discussed: "The Drug Business," Dr. W. S. Sterrs, Decatur, Ala "Undertaking," Mr. Russell, of St. Louis, Mo. "Merchant Tailoring," L. G. Wheeler, Chicago, Ill. "Colored Business Women of the East," Mrs. D. A. Miller, of Brooklyn, New York. "Dressmaking and Millinery," Mrs. C. Toler. Chicago, Ill. "The Negro Publishing House," R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tennessee. From Dr. Sterr's paper we learned that there are two hundred and thirty Negro drug stores operated in this country, fifteen of which are in Alabama. The amount invested in the drug business is $500 000. Mr. Russell, of St. Louis, began the undertaking business in 1894. The first year tour hundred and twenty dollars was the volume of his business, while last year thirty-five thousand, two hundred dollars worth of business was done by him. The paper on "Merchant Tailoring" by L. G. Wheeler, of Chicago, was warmly received. He gave no statistics concerning the extent of his business, but good, practical advice. The John Jones Tailoring Company, of which Mr. Wheeler is proprietor, is one of the most famous in the city. It was established in 1845. Mrs. Dora Miller's paper was decidedly interesting. She showed most conclusively that the organization which she represented was far from being a social body. Besides securing several good positions for colored girls in New York City, her club raised five hundred and forty-five dollars for the Jacksonville sufferers. Mrs. Toler, of Chicago, gave a good report of her establishment. She has one of the leading millinery stores in Chicago. Dr. R. H. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., captured the convention. His success as a publisher has been truly marvelous. Starting in 1896 he has built up a business of sixty thousand dollars a year, and has a plant valued at seventy-five thousand dollars. He gives employment to one hundred and twenty-three Negro young men and women. The banquet tendered the officers and delegates of the league Thursday, Aug. 22, was a very brilliant affair. It was held in the First Regiment Armory, one of the most spacious auditoriums of the city. More than fifteen hundred were present, and after a ringing address of welcome on behalf of the forty thousand colored people of Chicago by S. L. Williams, one of the brightest legal lights of Chicago, Prof. Booker T. Washington responded in his forceful, characteristic way. Do you wish to know what took place the remainder of the evening? Well, the orchestra discoursed divine strains of music and one thousand gallant men and beautiful women paid homage to the goddess Terpsichore, while the other five hundred looked on with admiring eyes, wishing, no doubt as the writer, that they could step the light fantastic toe. It is indeed worthy of note that there was no boisterousness or rowdyism noticeable in that great gathering. Grace, dignity, culture and refinement, such as you would expect at an inaugural ball or any other representative gathering were the marked features of these ex-slaves and descendants thereof. The morning session of the third and After this is ton, made and Whittier more home, Ameshe followed by of Atlanta, G Washington address. Drence as a m Never have w ed speech from peroration of "Work in the wash-tub, woe the needle, w work! work! he who thinks is thought." After thesevention adjoin delegate's hemination to w than ever tha Too much the Chicago Club, the Co League and t of this city for which they and entertain We have si courtesies. I Chicago is p ```markdown ``` Mary Holmes Seminary The only School in the State HEALTHFUL, PHYSICAL Literature, Music and the Domestic A experience The atmosphere of this school is distine Truth are ca but there is no attempt to interere with chur- terian, Episcopal, Congregational and Catholic Last year our pupils came from seven different courses than we have room for. Only those who open Wednesday, October 2d. For catalogue and further information, write DROPSY 10 DAYS' TREATMENT FREE. Have made Dropsy and its com- plications a specialty for twenty years with the most wonderful success. Have cured many thou- sand. 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Tuition fee in Medical and Dental each $30; Pharmacy College, $70; must register before October 12, 1901, alogene or further information, apply. F. J. SHADD, M. D. S. 901 R Street, N. W., Washington, Ohio. Following this Mr. J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., read a scholarly paper on "Real Estate," and Mr. S. L. Williams, of Chicago, made an excellent address on "The Negro in Insurance" Mr. Williams spoke of the attitude of the old line insurance companies toward the Negro and eulogized the United Brotherhood, a young organization, for the liberal terms upon which Negroes are insured. "Catering" was discussed by Messrs. C. H. Smiley, of Chicago, and J. S. Trower, of Philadelphia, both of whom are past grand masters in the art. A unique feature of the evening program was a piano recital by Miss Hazel L. Harrison, of LaPorte, Ind. Though a young miss still in her early teens, the writer was told by a musical authority that she bids fair to rival Paderewski. We know this to be strong language, but we give as it was given us. The last session of the league was unusually interesting. Mrs. Emma L. Pitts, of Macon, Ga., read a paper on "Dressmaking and Millinery." Mr. Anthony Overton, of Topeka, Kan, spoke on the subject of the "Negro as a Manufacturer." Mr. T. Thomas Fortune, of the New York Age, who has crushed so many antagonists with his sarcasm, made a telling address on the "Logic of Business Development." His address was clear, strong, convincing and enthusiastically received. After Hon. S. L. Davis, mayor of Hobson City, Ala., made an address on the "Founding of a Negro City" the following officers of the league for the ensuing year were announced: Presidsnt—Booker T. Washington, Alabama. First Vice-president—Giles B. Jackson, Virginia. Second Vice-president—Mrs. M. Roberson, Missouri. Third Vice-president—Charles Banks, Clarkdale, Miss. Recording Secretary—E. E. Cooper, Washington, D. C. Corresponding Secretary—E. J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala. Treasurer—G. C. Harris, Boston, Massachusetts. Compiler—S. L. Williams, Chicago, Illinois. Registrar—P. J. Smith, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts. Executive Committee—T. Thos. Fortune, New York City, chairman; T. W. Jones, Chicago; Hon. I. T. Montgomery, Mound Bayon, Miss.; Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala; E. E. Cooper, secretary, Washington, D. C.; G. C. Harris, Boston; George E. Jones, Little Rock, Ark; J. C. Napier, Nashville, Tenn.; T. A. Brown, California; M. M. Lewey, Florida, and N. T. Velan. After this Dr. S. E Courtney, of Boston, made an appeal in behalf of the Whittier monument to be erected at his home, Amesbury, Mass., and he was followed by Rev. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Atlanta, Ga., on whom Prof. B. T. Washington called to make the closing address. Dr. Bowen swayed his audience as a magician would his wand. Never have we heard a more impassioned speech from the lips of man. In a peroration of cyclonic force he said: "Work in the kitchen, work in the wash-tub, work in the field, work with the needle, work with the pen. Work! work! work! for he who works thinks; he who thinks is a child of God, for God is thought." After these burning words the convention adjourned sine die with each delegate's heart aglow with the determination to work, feeling more strongly than ever that he is a "Child of God." Too much praise cannot be given to the Chicago Colored Womens' Business Club, the Cook County Negro Business League and the colored people generally of this city for the hospitable manner in which they provided for the comfort and entertainment of the delegates. We have simply been deluged with courtesies. From a social standpoint Chicago is pre-eminently the Paris of America so far as the Negroes are concerned. ROBERT W. TAYLOR. --- WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI. HEALTHFUL, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. Literature, Music and the Domestic Arts taught by thoroughly competent and experienced Ladies. DR. H. H. GREEN'S SONS, Box Atlanta, Ga Exclusively for Colored Girls, ALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. taught by thoroughly competent and ed Ladies, by the Church and the Bible and Christian refully taught. in preferences the Methodist, Baptist Presby- churches are represented. All are welcome. states. Next year we will all have more appli- come early will be sure of a place. Session will to REV. H. N. PAYNE, President. Howard University MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. Thirty-fourth session, 1901 and 1902 will begin October 1st, 1901. Tutoring fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each 800. Pharmaceutical College, all students must register before October 12, 1901. For catalogue or further information, apply to F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary, 901 R Street, N. W., Washington, City. Meharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical College Walden University The next season opens, Sept. 4, 1901. This is the largest medical school in the world for colored students. About one half of the educated colored physicians of the Southern states, are graduates of this college. For catalogue and further information, address G. W. HUBBARD, M. D., Dean, NASHVILLE, TENN. Eckstein Norton UNIVERSITY CANE SPRING, KY. Offers Industrial, Normal and College training alike to male and female. It is stricly religious, non sectarian and supported 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 C H PARRISH. D. D. President, Cane Spring, Bullitt Co., KY This well known institution opens its thirty-third yearly session October 1, 1901. Will maintain its high reputation for excellence of school work and careful home training. Carpentry, Sewing, Printing, etc., a part of the regular course. Has Grammar, Normal and College departments. Pupils enrolled last session 653. Officers and instructors 24. Health and convenient location 14. Have a love of learning and a good school for your boys and girls. Write for catalogue with terms, etc., to E. C. LITTLE, 2420 Canal Street. New Orleans, La. Offer courses in Common English, Normal, Academic, College and theological Departments at the lowest possible prices. A Christian school where character is developed according to high ideals. Fall term begins October 2, 1901. For further particulars address P. B. GUERNEY, Nashville, Tenn. PRESIDENT. BESTEDUCATION Normal, Industrial, Musical, Collegiate. Over 30 teachers. Christian, Non-Sectarian. No Saloons. Address GEO. T.FAIRCHILD, LL. D., BEREA, RY. "WANTED BARBER" to send a sample of Po-Sep-Co, a delightful Water Cincinnati Perfume Co., Cincinnati O. Department D Established DR. CAREY'S School of Chir- cure add Dermatology, open for students. Bentlemen plomas given end of term from 4 to 6 weeks, 3 Arcade up tails, Cincinnati O. called Auld House, five-chair shop, futures- al most new, doing a good business; good reason for selling. For particulars, address Rosent Prince, Washington, Pa. RATS and Mice Exterminator. No traps poisonous powders nor cats or mice, but who will kill them away forever; sure yet harmless, except to rodents. This secret originally cost $100.00. I will send full secret of it on receipt of Ten cents. John G. Scheidler, Cleveland, Ohio. SANTALMDY In 48 hours,gomorpha and discharges from the urinary or organs, arrested by Santa penalties without consequence. Price $1.0, of all, druggists, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. DON'T SET HENS 13101. 100 Egg Hatcher Coats Only $2. 10004s for treatment only $25. Natural Hen Incubator Co., 8107, Columbia Hills Hair and Scalp Remedies..... DANBUFF, FALLING Hair, or ITCHY AND ECEE. MATOUS SCALP and GROWING BALDNESS ceases the day their use is begun. Send stamp for particulars or 50c for trial course. O. K. CHANCE, 580 Syndicate Arcade, Minneapolis, Minn. INCLUDING General News Buffalo, N. Y., Special.—The Pan has taken on a new feature; each day counts for itself and no one realizes this as the planner. Plenty of work, smiling faces and general good humor are all galore. All Buffalo seems to wake of a certain slumber, some hoping or —; new life has turned the influx into the city and everything is alive. Great is the anticipation of President's Day, Sept. 5; 200,000 people are expected to visit Buffalo on that day. The president's escorts, with Dr. Rixey and wife, will be the cabinet members and their wives, the famous Marine band and corps. The presidential train will be of special make up for conveniences etc. The 65th and 74th New York regiments and bands, the Marine band and the many bands that are now giving daily concerts, will all be in one confused mass, and will be reviewed by the president. The Sangerfest held in Tech Music Hall last Wednesday evening under the direction of Prof. Spyglass of Pittsburg, Pa. was a grand success; the hall was filled to standing room, and the fifty voices that rent the air as one continuous strain of music could not have been surpassed by the greatest opera company in the world. Never before has Buffalo witnessed such a feast of music. Financially it was a success. All visited the Pan and left for Pittsburg well pleased. The famous restaurant, 8 Willams street, is doing a successful business, and has been the headquarters of many visitors to the exposition. Among the many distinguished guests there last week were, Prof. Spyglass, Mr. and Mrs. R. 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To set the secret out of a person by compulsion in no cases, is the art used by the medium, but to take hold of the hand of the medium is a master of impossibility to most of them. Mrs. M. M. H. can be done, and by consulting Mrs. M. M. this seeming mystery becomes a reality. a great deal of study to become as accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and uninterrupted, the key to the well app- parently made available to MUS. MABTH for the benefit of communally by letter, advice $1.00. Hours m. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- tain a list for answers. M.S. M. B. MARTH. 246 West Stet. NE WYORK CITY, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Nashville Items Nashville, Tenn., Special.—Rev. R. Love, the black Sam Jones, of Texas, preached to a crowded house Sunday, Aug. 25, in the N. College Street Baptist church; subject, "The man got mad," II Kings, v. 10. Rev. Love is an ex-student of the Louisville Bible School under Prof. A. J. Thomas. The memorial services of Miss Georgia Crawford were held in Pleasant Green church Sunday. The program was as follows: Mrs. A. O. Kinney, paper; Miss M. L. Grant, solo; Mrs. Susie Thompson, paper; Miss Mattie Scales, paper. The program was highly appreciated, not only by those whose hearts had been linked with Miss Crawford, but by the entire congregation, which had gathered for the solemn occasion. Those who witnessed the social given by Miss Lillie Bright on N. Hill street, in honor of Mrs. Lane and Wm. Kirkland, had a very enjoyable time. Miss Lydia Roberson and Mrs. Dr. Sterrs, of Decatur, Ala., are expected in the city very soon, to be guests of Mrs. Wm. Young, 719 Fairmount street. Miss Roberson is the milliner of the colored dry goods store of Decatur. The wedding of Miss Jennie Woods to Thos. L. Waddy took place Sept. 8 at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. H. Crockett, 8 N Hill street. The funeral of Mrs. S. Lewis, of 917 N. Spruce street, was preached at home by the Revs. Turner and Hammonds of Clark Memorial Chapel. The Evelinla Tabernacle, No. 107, had an enjoyable time at the home of Mrs. Ellen Meridix, 1009 N. Spruce street Rev. Asbury, pastor of St. John A. M. E. church, who has been suffering at different times with his leg, which was very badly bruised about 18 years ago. is having a very bad time with it at present. Eufaula Notes Eufaula, Ala., Special—Mrs. Roxie Shorter is better. Dozier Lucky says he is pleased with The Freeman. Watt Campbell died in Quitman county, Wednesday, Aug. 21; he was 75 years of age. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss; Rev. Chas. Whitfield officiated. Mrs. Ellen Berry is in the city. Judson Davis and W. E. Bouler have returned from Blue Springs; they report a big time. A. J. Jeffers spent several days in Eufaula this week. Please pay your subscription, the agent needs the money to pay for The Freeman. Will Davis was on the sick list last week. Quite a crowd will go from here to Columbus Sept. 7, $1 round trip. Mrs. Minnie Bookins and Mrs. Annie Lee Martin, of Americus, Ga., are the guests of Mrs. Julia Stevens on Magazine street. Please pay your subscription Monday, the agent will call. Revs A. J. Johnson, J. A. S. Perry, M. Davis and J. A. Davis are readers of The Freeman. When you visit Eufaula be sure to call at A. H. Gary's barbershop and get a clean shave, hair cut and a copy of The Freeman. Be ready for the agent Monday. Mrs. D. G. Johnson and Mrs. Allen Banks attended the singing convention Sunday at the Wire Bridge. Miss Annie Ward spent Sunday at the Wire Bridge. Ed. Jones, a well-known young man, died in Clayton, Ala., last Sunday; he once lived in Eufaula. He leaves a wife and several brothers. Mrs. Lula Singleton, of Macon, Ga., passed through Eufaula last week enroute to Clayton, Ala. Society Notes Detroit, Mich., Special—Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, the well-known star and one of Detroit's daughters who has been recuperating in her balmy home for the past six weeks, has enjoyed her stay to no small degree. Her stay with friends has been one of delight, and on account of such seemed very short. Mrs. Hackley left Friday, as important engagements are already awaiting her in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, also at the National Baptist Convention, which convenes in Cincinnati, Sept. 10, where she will join her husband, and many other important unmentioned places. Mrs. Hackley's sweet voice of such wonderful magnitude calls for a greater demand of engagements than she is able to fill. One visit from this accomplished lady calls for many more, and Detroit will welcome her return at her earliest convenience. Wm. Stone, who has been spending the summer in Buffalo, returned last week. The "Jolly Six" held their annual picnic at Put-in-Bay Aug. 26, and it was a grand success; all report an enjoyable time. This is said to be the last of the season to that place. The last quarterly meeting of the year was held at Ebenezer A. M. E. church, Erskei street, Sunday, Aug. 25. Great preparations are being made for the annual conference which convenes at South Bend, Ind. Muncie Items Muncie, Ind., Special.—Ben Stephens has signed with the "New and Ancien BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are franks pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $0.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are 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, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any 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 the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... House, No..... Street..... City..... County..... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. South" Co., and left for Logansport Friday to join them. By his departure the Eagle band looses a member. A band concert and festival was given Monday evening, Aug. 26 at A. M. E church. Rev. Coleman delivered an excellent discourse Sunday evening; collection fair. The Misses Delaney, of Piqua, O., are the guests of Mrs. Ben Ray, of E Jackson street. Mr. Brown, of Connersville, Ind., is in the city to locate. Mr. Warrick has accepted a position at J. M. Robbins' barber shop. Muncie can boast of two colored doctors; the one recently located here is from Kentucky. Mrs. Omer Knox and daughter Pansy will return from a lengthy stay in Ohio cities. Frank Hampton is on the sick list. A joint picnic was given Sept. 2 by Muncie and Richmond in the new park at Whitely. Miss Lula Allen, of Wyoming, O., returned to her home Friday, after a short visit with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Baugh. Honma, La., Special—August was the last month of our public schools. John W. Davis, a real estate magnate, is dead. He leaves property valued at $25,000, a steam lanch and a $1,000 life policy. Ezekiel Scott is one of Terrebonne leading farmers; he has eighty acres of land with a fine cane and cotton crop; he also owns several houses in town. There have been quite a number of socials in town this week. Robichanx's orchestra of New Orleans, La., gave a very successful musical entertainment here. Miss Cora A. Beary has made a very beautiful addition to her home. Robt. Sears is a young man of remarkable energy, he has worked himself up in the confidence of both white and colored citizens. He is the owner of a very fine barbershop also a beautiful home. Rev. E Ellis has built a house valued at one thousand dollars. Rev. C. S. Collins will leave for the N. B. P. Convention, which will meet Sept. 13 in Cincinnati, O. Miss Ida Blanchard is out from New Orleans Personal Mention grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we absorb a dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for them and we are glad to say that every one in every respect, our preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively ky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troubleshair hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the go out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. Bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes ade one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever spending a few days with her mother. B. D. Walker and J. W. Porche are readers of The Freeman. Prof. J. M. Smith and B. B Wright, of New Orleans, have been visiting the fain here. Rev. Wm Johnson is spending a few weeks in Napolenville. The reporter made his round last week and heard some very fine remarks about The Freeman. That's right, learn to speak well of the race enterprises. Read The Freeman for the town news in general. J. H. Murray agent, see him and renew your subscription. Mrs. H. Fields has returned after spending a few weeks in Demopolis very sick but is now much better. A social entertainment was given at the residence of Mrs Geo. L. Peter's in honor of Mrs Dan. Sylvester, of New Orleans, who is a charming visitor here, and all had a delightful time; refreshments were served in abundance and Mrs Sylvester did honor to herself in appreciative style. She leaves a great many friends enchanted with her winning ways Miss O Samuels left Aug 24 for Mon Louis Island to teach music You should read The Freeman, price 5 cents a copy. The boys at the Bienville are in line every Saturday for The Freeman The Heroes are preparing to have a swell time this fall with their up to date social entertainments. Wm. Wiley and Sidney Grover, two prominent waiters, have returned to the city, after spending the summer at the Point. Terre Hante, Ind., Special.—The funeral of Mrs. Louisa J. Blake, widow of Thomas H. Blake, was held in Allen Chapel A M E church Sunday, Aug. 25 Mrs. Blake had lived in Terre Haute nearly fifty years and had been an active member of church and lodge up to her death She was a member of Queen Esther Chapel, No 5 O E S., and Olive Branch, Daughters of Samaria Two children survive her: Mrs. Charlotte Miller and Fred. D. Blake, a Mobile Notes Death's Sting be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not to publish. Here is a sample of one: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lor "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. O is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and curious growth. If your hair is already straight, are a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine 00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same er. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. boston Chemical Co., A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine OZONO. If you want it at once, and the goods will be sent the same day, we receive your order. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send $ no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, tle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package r, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. e above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has other name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon r. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. teacher in the public schools of this city Misses Louisa, Morning and Lizzie Dickens, of Greencastle, Ind., were visiting in the city Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Lucy Joyner and Mrs. Robert H. Joyner. Mr. and Mrs. Whitted, of Rockville, Ind., were in the city Sunday. Miss Lizzie Mabin, of Rockville, was in the city Sunday. W. J. Daniels of Greencastle, who spent a week in the city, has returned to his home. Natchez, Miss., Special.—Sam Winston has gone to Greenville to embark in business. Miss Mamie Gillespie has gone to St. Louis, Mo., where she expects to make her future home. Sad to the community came the death of Master Lenox Frazier, which occurred at his home in Claiborne ave. Monday morning. He was one of the most promising, hearted and affectionate young men we had; in fact all who knew him could not speak otherwise of him. He was a kind and obedient son, and had confidence in himself to the last, and left us in the right path. He leaves a mother, father, two brothers and four sisters to mourn their loss, to whom we extend our sincerest sympathy. He was only 18 years of age. Jas Anderson is in the city. The work on the street railway commenced Sept. 2. Zanesville, O., Special—John Clifford has returned from Erie, Penn., where he was visiting his sister. DeLoach, of Lancaster is the guest of Miss O. Lee Tibbs. John Clifford, of Martinsburg, W. Va., is visiting relatives. Mrs. Jas. Guy was quite ill last week. Miss Sadonia Coulson has returned from Dayton. All persons owing for papers will please remit. John Terrell, of Branch street, is quite ill. Silas Johnson is improving. John Green was buried from St Paul church Wednesday under the auspices of the Masonic order; age 79 years Miss Prim, teacher at Wilberforce University, left Wednesday to resume her duty. --- --- Boston Chemical Company : Here is another : WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORT AFTER Jottings Local Notes MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. About Town Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Prof. C. C Lather, one of the graduates at Central Tennessee College, is now teaching school at St. Matthew. Miss Ora Reed, of Brownsville, after spending a few weeks with her sister and friend, left for home last Saturday. Miss Sarah Anderson gave a reception at the home of Mrs. Becky Woods in honor of her cousin and other friends; every one enjoyed a nice time. Mrs. Daisy Alston returned from Gibson last Thursday. THE FREEMAN IN CHICAGO Copies of The Freeman are on sale at the following places : S. C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenue. G. B. Georgeson, 2106 State L. Greenberg, 623½ W. Lake. Mrs. Franksen, 1917 Archer avenue. W. H. Goetz, 411 36th L. A. Harris, 360 30th M. M. Martin, 267 North Clark J. E. Turner, 5615 Jefferson avenue E. H. Faulkner, 2938 State A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State T. B. Hall, 281 29th C. Hughes, 135 North Clark W. H. Monroe, 486 State J. E. Lewis, 1204 State Ed. Felix, 368 30th Street. G. W. MacMillen & Co., 77 E. Harrison. J. L. Love, 336 27th street. Harris and Dixon 336 E 30th street. C. C. McLain, 490² State. Cole and Alley, 2811 State Miss M. Granger, 2940 Dearborn LONGER TIME AT BUFFALO Return Limit Extended on Pan-American Excursion Tickets via Akron Route. The return limit on excursion tickets to Buffalo over the Akron Route for the Pan-American Exposition will be as follows: On the Pan-American Exposition will be available for ten day coach excursions, the p return limit will be for ten day trains leaving Buffalo not later than 1 o'clock a.m., central time, of the Monday immei-lease! I lovingly describe the driving the limit on such tickets practically for the road trip. The limit on ten-day excursion tickets sold at one fare plus one dollar will be fifteen days, and the limit on fifteen day tickets sold at one fare plus one dollar will be fifteen days. These extensions will be effective on August 20th. For information about specifie fares, through time, etc. consult nearest ticket agent of the Pennsylvania Lines. "A Coon with the Raglan Craze" See ad. on this page. Perfect Assortments of the best ualities ‘That's the Ayres’ proposition. ‘This isn’t the cheap- est store on earth; cheap stores are nu- merous everywhere, but when you want something real ly worth while, no as- sortments are greater, ‘no prices more reason- able than those of | “[ndiana’s Greatest: Distributors ‘of Dry Goods.” Samples to prove it ‘whenever you say. LS, AYRES { (0. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 99999999 9OO9 CITY NOTES. $ GHHSSSHHHO OD Miss Pearl Davis is visiting in Oynthiana, Ky. ‘Mrs. Harry Taylor is visiting friends in Muncie, Ind. Mr. Samuel Givens is recovering from @ recent illness. ‘The Saving and Loan Association will soon incorporate. ‘Miss Harriet Pickett has returned from Lake Winona. John Mayo of 1731 Alvoid street is dead. He leaves a family. Mrs. J. Tandy of Hopkinsville, Ky., was a guest of friends here. Prof. Chas. Sager of Chicago spent a part of the week in the city. Mrs, Bertha Morgan Curtis has join- ed her husband at South Bend. Mr. and Mrs, Cyrus Allen have re- turned from an Kastern trip. ‘Mrs, Alice Hugely of Lewis street has recovered from her recent illness. ‘Mrs. William Absom who has been visiting in Chicago has returned. Miss Mamie Brown and Mrs. Ella Clay have returned from a trip East. ‘Miss Kate Mann has returned from her vacation at St. Pan and Chicago. Allen Chapel recently filed articles of association with the Secretary of State. ‘Tho Misses Mamie White and Bertie Smith willattend the Lexington, Ky., Fair. The Indiana A. M. E. Conference con- vened on last Tuesday at Crawfords- ville. Miss Minnie Miller is visiting in Lonisville, She will attend the Lexing- ton Fair. Mr. Leslie Thompson has accepted a position in the Board of Trade office in Chicago. Mr, D. 8. Miller of Kentucky was the guest of Mr. W. H. Corbin several days this week. Miss Susie Black of 1015 E. 20th street will collect the members for her club next Tuesday. Mr. Samuel Johnson of Lincoln, {l., is visiting his son Albert Johnson at 340 ‘Middle street. Mr. John Cartis of Muncie, Ind, spent Monday in this city the guest of Miss Effie White. ‘Mrs. Melvina Byrd, accompanied by her sister, has returned from a visit to friends in Kentucky. Rey. Bowen, pastor of Second Baptist eburch, left Friday for Richmond, Va., and Cincinnati, O. Miss Ina Strange who has been the guest of her sister Mra, Mitchell has re- turned to Jeffersonville. ‘Mass Minnie Brown formerly of this city has returned from Louisville for permanent residence. Misses Bertha and Edna Sweeney Alethea Crossen and Effie White have returned from Chicago. % Miss Nannie Hamilton, of Lebanon, Ky., is visiting her sister, Mre. E. E. Titne, in Muskingum street. Mrs. Ford, of Kokomo, spent Sunda3 in the city, the guest of her daughter in-law, Mrs. Ada Baghy-Ford. Mr. Willis O. Tyler, of Bloomington was in the city this week. He attendes the conference at Crawfordsville. ‘Misses Mary and Maggie Mopley o: PROF. RED CUMMINGS’ DANCING SCHOOL oe ees at the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, Indiana Avenue. All the late dances of the season taught. C me sb ar aati ance TAS paid to niet Admission, 20c. i THE FREEMAN: _AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED. NEWSPAPER. ae ORR Sac Pe A ye ee ane sae church, was in the clty Tuesday. ‘Misses Nora ard Mattie Roberts spent Saturday in the clty. Miss Mattie Roberts has returned to Klichart. Mrs, Melinda Thomas and Mrs. Kittie ‘Minter entertain a few friends with a picnic at Riverside Park Thursday. Mrs. Harrison on East Tenth street last week entertained quite » number of friends at dinner in honor of the Rev. R. French Hurley. A fine yearly meeting was held at Allen Chapel Monday night to the satis- faction of the pastor and the members. The Young People's Aid Alliance of Allen Chapel met Friday evening with ‘Mrs. Ella Williams 1725 Columbia Ave. Miss Priscilla Dudley nd Laura Woodfork have left for a two weeks visit in Cynthiana, Ky., Lexingson and Cincinnati. RB Bevis has returned to the city ‘after a long sojourn Kast. He is the guest of Chas. E, Richardson 525 N. California street. Prof. William Guy of Wilberforce was in the city Monday. Mr. Guy has been appointed professor of mathematics at Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Mary Wharton, of Cincinnati, who hasbeen in Chicago for a week, will spend @ day or two with Mrs. Elizabeth Turner, on her return home, Bishop Grant arrived inthe city Tues- day from Hamilton, Ont., and left immediately for Crawfordsville, where he presided at the A. M. E. annual con- ference. Miss Ida May Miller has gone to Nor- mal, Ala., where she has been appointed special teacher in writing and drawing in the M. E. chanical and Industrial College. Miss Margaret Lewis of Cincinnati and Miss Susie Morgan of Dayton, O., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Morgan will return to their home to- morrow. Silas Robbins, attorney at law, at Omaha, Nebraska, and a brother of Dr. Wesley Robbins former of thiscity was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, J.T. V. Hil on Martindale-Ave. Mr. Burton Slaughter an attached of the post office janitor force will spend his two weeks vacation accompanied by Mrs. Slaughter, the guest of friends in Louisville, Ky., and New Albany. ‘Mrs. J.T. V. Hill entertained Wed- nesday evening at her home in Martin- dale avenue, in honor of Miss Maggie Mason, of Iowa City, Ia., who is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Clinton Nunn, Rey. and Mrs. Hutchinson of Port- land, Ind., passed through the city this week enroute to Conference. They were the guests of their daughter's family Mrs. Thomas Polston 618 Ugden street. Profs, Chas. 8. Smith and Geo. F; Wilson of Wilberforce, O., and R. H. W. Lake, managing editor of the Christian Recorder of Philadelphia, Pa. , were in the city ‘Tuesday enroute to Crawfordsville where they attended the A. M. B. Annual Conference. The A. M. E. ministers of the city— the Revs. R. R. Downs, R. F. Hurley, L. W. Ratliffe, Lemuel Stokes, C. W. Thompson and presiding elders J. Obanyon, Morris Lewisand C. C. Town- send, left this morning for the annual conference, which set at Crawfordsville ‘Tuesday. ‘Mr. Robert Genus has returned from atwo weeks tripin the East during which he attended a family reunion at Ashborn, Va., consisting of seven broth- ers and two sisters. He also spent two days in Washington, D. C., the guest of Edward E Cooper. Mr. Genus reports - very pleasant time. Oards of Thanks. Iwish to thank all my triends for their assistance during the illness and death of my father, D. C. Young, of 644 Eddy street. D. C. Youna, JR. A Chance for a Pharmacait. ‘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 $15 per month to start with. Address at once 8. O, Collins 512 Travis, Houston, ‘Tex. AVERY COLLEGE ‘The board of trustees of Avery College ‘Tradé Schools of Allegheny, Pa., have accepted the resignation of Mrs. Rachel Syphax Wright, as matron, and have secured the services of Miss Suste D Cooper of Booker T. Washington's school as matron. The Avery Trade School has been remodeled and réfarn- ished and is to-day the best appointed school of its kind in the North. cimin ihe i iaieiahe ‘This would not bea large price ce for Dr. Drummond’s Lightning Remedies for rheu- mastigm if one could not get relief any cheaper The Drummond Medicine Co. New Vor <, have FeSu pratetal People restored. to health oy the eople resto a ° ave of their remedies, who would nat. healtate fo pay any price rather than euder the former torture. you would like to try these rem- edits, and your druggist has not got them. write direct tothe company. Agents wanted, Take and read The Freeman JOHN G. FORT, CHARLES HABN, Preprietor. ‘Manager. la Ge The Fea Fort ra f 7 Meat SS Market WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Lenesties me Fresh & Salt Meats Chickens and Game +++++-IN SEASON,..... 323 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana New 'Phone 3455. meuniere People the Guest of Flanner le the ¢ - In response to invitation the colored newspaper representatives were the guests of Flanner Guild at dinner last Tuesday as were also Mr. Frank W Flanner and wife the donors of the Guild, Mr. C.8. Grant secretary of the associated charities of the city Mr. Charles Dennis of the News, Miss Irene Poo and Dr. Daniel H. Brown. Dinner ‘was served in several courses and was prepared by the girl’s cooking class under the direction of Miss Daisy Walk- er who has temporary charge of the girls training. The menu consisted of tomato soup, white fish and french peas, fried chicken, saratoga chips, french rolls, lyonaise tomatoes, reception flakes, ice cream, cake, coffee, Mr. A- E. Manning spoke on tehalf of the colored press. Messrs. Grant and Flan- ner also made brief addresses. Much credit isdue Dr. B,J. Morgan for the interest which is being taken in the Guild and much benefit to theneighbor- hood in which it is located is assured. ies inate bamelieaial Cimisiite Rev. H. A. Gibson, pastor, certainly must be a man sent from God to assist in raising the cause of Christ up and putting down sin and immoralty for no man can preach with such great power and Christain boldness except God is with him, Come and hear him to- morrow at 11a. m, and8 p. m, Sunday School at 9:30 a. m., Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p. m- SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Rev. Edward L, Gilliam pastor th ‘and North Missouri Streets. Congregations growing. Attendance last Sunday, both morning and night were quite large. One addition—Mics Datey Toles from the Second A. M. E. church Terre Haute, Ind. Our Epworth League was represented at the City League Meeting at Roberts Park church on Wednesday evening last, by the pastor, President Knox, Vice President Tribble and several members of) Simp- son. A city meeting of all the M. E. churches of the city will be held at Simpson during the Fall, anda great time may be expected. The Choir will furnish the music, and the League Rally will be of much benefit to the church. ‘The Stewards are preparing for a Rally Sunday Sept. 15. The Emancipation services on the 224 promises to be large- ly attended. Read The Freeman of the Bist. for “News of the M. E, church’ Cuts of College Presidents, building ete, will bea feature. The first of the series of articles “Why we are members of the ME. church” will appear in this isene. Don’t fail to read this number. We confidently expect to make this s permanent feature in The Freeman, and invite the co-operation of every one who loves the M. E church and desires to in; crease it usefulness in this and adjoin- ing states. Read The Freeman. The W. H. M. Sooiety bas begun work in earnest and under the leadership of {ts energetic officers will do much good. ‘The Sewing Cirole will resume its meet- ings Tharday Sept. 19. If you really want the best and safest preparation for the hair and ecalp buy a bottle of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, the first ever sold tostraighten kinky or curly hair. It also cures dandroff, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off and makes the hairgrow long. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Sold by druggists 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 Ang. 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. 1 wouldn't use any other. Send me three more bottles and oblige : \ Eufaula, Ale, Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Will H. Wallace or at J. E. Nelm’s store every Saturday evening. Patronize Our Advertionss, Kidney Sufferers! For $1.00 I will send Sure Home Cure that cured me of Kidney trouble of long ‘standing. Doctors failed $0 ES, relief. No Humbug. ALEX SNODGI 1S, 1344 So, Hope street, Los Angeles, Cal. gL ‘The fall term of Knoxville Coll on September Ss at 9:90 my Last year students ‘attended from 18 states and otter countries Advantages sre unexcelled. Olnasical, scien tite, normal, ‘musical and industrial courses offered. Expenses of boarding, fuely light farnished room and tuition only $8 for the Heay, Rovamtormation address the president, EV, Ry W. SUGRANAHAN, D. 1. ‘The Christianburg Industrial Institute ‘Tho course of stndy is thoroughly English. Instruction ia given ih Mathematics, English, Science, Bookkeeping, Civil Goverament Po: tical deonomy Litersiare, Mechanical Draw. ing.Mental aud Moral Philosophy and methods of teaching. Industrial department furnish fastrtion ja any ofthe following vranchiea ot industry: riculture. sewing blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, carpentry,cooking and house: hold economy and printing. For further Mm. formation address Ohas. 1. Marshall, principal, E. A. Long, treasurer, Cambria, Va. 0, How todo them, 10 cts CARD TRICKS Fsottidier, Gievelanaonio ous eteers, T ind lace for them, md Ine 1 will mail’ you all nocess- ary Information, telling bow to get 100,000 Ietters a year. Address JACOB JAC! SON, Com agéMorric,Ga.. {Mention paper.] SIMPSON CHAPEL ITEMS. Our first issue of the “News of the M. XE. church” appeared on the 24th num- ber of The Freeman, and was received with much favor by the members and friends. It is our intention, if possible, to publish much that will be of interest to our readers, each week, if the proper encouragement is given us. The next issue will appear Sept. 21, or may be the 14th, Read this page if you wish to Keep posted as to the work that has been done, that is being done, and which, under God, is proposed to be done by the M. E. church for our race, and for humanity. A number of “cuts” of our Colleges, Presidents, Professors ete., are already in our hands, and thenext issue will be of interest You cannot afford tomics it. There will also be news items from many of the pastors of our own onferenos, which will be of profit toyou to read, The cards from ou “Gideon's Band Rally” still continue to come in, and we confidently expect to ron the amount up ty $300, as was ask- ed for. One addition last Sunday, Miss Pearl Bond, making 88 since April 1. We are confident of reaching our hund- red mark ere the conference year closes. Mre, Glenn, Mrs, M. 8. Johnson, and Mrs, N. V. Gilliam still continue on the sick list, and are unable to leave their rooms. The prayers of the church ascend in their behalf. Thursday Sept 19, the Epworth League will resume its weekly meetings. An appropriate open- ing program will be arranged‘by Presi- dent Knox anda cordial invitation is extended the members andj{friends to attend. The “George Downing Wo- man’s Home Miss., Society,” with Mrs. Carrie Ross as its Presidentiheld its first meeting at Mrs. Carrie Daniels on Fri- day afternoon two weeks ago and a goodly number was present. The Sew- ing Circle will resume its meetings on Thursday atternoon Sept. 19, and pro- poses t> do more work than ever before. Usual services on Sunday, The pastor will preach morning and evening. You are cordially invited. Don’t forget the special services on Sept. 22, and that you are asked to contribute 39 cents as ‘a thank offering to God on that day. Great Interest in the Sousa Concert. It is not to be wondered at that inter- est is far greater in the Sonsa concerts at the State Fair Grounds, on Wednes- day afternoons and evenings, Sept. 18th and 19th, than there has ever been be- fore, owing to the unusual preparations Sousa has been making for some time past for his concert tour through Great Britain, with nis full band of sixty, in- cluding four weeks at the Glasgow Ex- position. The great leader will surpass himself over there, and the present American tour, brief though it is, will naturally partake of the same flavor. Sousa is said to have prepared an im- mense amount of new music, and the programmes announced certainly sustain the report, On a: single pro- gramme, the one that will be presented here, six of the ten numbers are new. Others bear about the same proportion Moreover the band itself is reputed to be perfect form, nerved for greater work than ever before, and Sousa himself, after a sommer at Manhatten Beach, more robust than ever and thorougkly enthusiastic over the great events that are before him. No one can doubt, then, that the concert at’tne State Fair will prove even more brilliant than any Sousa concert of the past, and this is ‘saging much. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Charley Smiley at Summit, Miss., every Saturday evening and Sunday at the I. C. R. R. Depot. Pas acai inne: Send your address to W. W. Richardson, Washington and [llinois Streets, [ndiana- polis, and obtain attractive Booklet of Pan. American Exposition and the Akron Route eck by, Malle. Astros TRICKS $oaa8: Senelaier: Cleveland, —— eee PILES #22. 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