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Advertising Returns from The Freeman are the Convincing Proofs of its Circulation THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 39. MEMORIALSERVICES MEMORIALSERVICES IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT M'KIN LEY AT WILBERFORCE UNI- VERSITY--BRIEF TRIBUTES OF RESPECT. M'KINLEY AND THE NEGRO A Resume of the Appointments Given to the Race--The Prosperity During His Administration--His Trust Not Misplaced. Wilberforce, O., Sept. 19, 1901. Memorial services in honor of our martyred President, William McKinley, were held at Wilberforce University at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Joshua H. Jones, President of the University, presiding. The following resolutions were read after which brief tributes were paid the great hero and martyr by Mr. T. Bolden Steward, Mr. W. A. Anderson, Prof. J. P. Shorter, Mr. Charles Alexander, Miss Hallie Q. Brown and Rev. J. P. Maxwell. The musical selections rendered under the direction of Prof. George T. Simpson and Prof. W. A. Calhoun were exceptionally appropriate. Mr. Charles Alexander, who spoke of what Mr. McKinley did for the Negro, said in part. WILLIAM MCK INLEY AND THE NEGRO Of a truth we may say that our life seems as but a dream, and our past years but a fleeting vision. Our days pass almost imperceptibly away, some like swift shadows over a troubled sea; others like flitting gleams before a coming storm. We may rise in the morning full of hope and expectation; at glowing noon, in the fervid heat of the day, we may often find ourselves encompassed by unexpected difficulties engendering anxious thought; when the quiet evening steals upon us we may too often feel languid and discouraged; and, when the night closes upon the scene, we may frequently experience all the regrets, the depression, and, it may be, the pangs resulting from the bitterest disappointment. How exquisite is the feeling which arises when we see the dawn steal from the womb of night, lingering for a moment on the mountain top, ere it passes slowly down to leave a ray in every dew drop, or send out CHARLES ALEXANDER, Wilberforce University. its fragrant zephyr messengers to whisper away the shades from the valley, and to pencil in the dim light the faintest form of the sleeping flowers. Then how glorious to see the sun appear in mellow splendor, stretching his wide beams along the horizon, spreading a blush of gold and purple over the slumbering sea, sending its early ray to burnish the hill top, and to fringe the distant cloud, which seems in such a state of repose, with a border of radiance. These are attractive scenes which have a tendency at such an hour to engender hope and awaken the most agreeable anticipations; but long eve night, the lone cloud, which appear so harmless in the sky, may have spread out its black wings wide, and still wider, and then, as it were, let. ting free its pent up demons of evil, we witness the woeful reef of death and devastation which too often follows. Many a life, like many a day, has thus begun with the fairest hopes, but to be prematurely shortened by clouds, storms, and disaster. Willaim McKinley, comtemplating, doubtless, great plans for the future good of this country, plans that meant greater prosperity for all the people, while standing amid a moving, surging, vortex o heterogeneous humanity—amid a motley mass of admiring friends—a mass numbering thousands—a sea of upturned faces, faces in which were portrayed love, loyalty, devotion—pressed on every hand by eager men and women whose glad plaudits rang loud in his ears and caused his very soul to be moved with the deepest emotion—at such a time an assassin, whose black deed was to precipitate a nation into the deepest and most profound sorrow, fired two shots into his broad and noble bosom, and, as the crimson drops sprang into view, he gave the assassin a scornful and contemptuous look and sank into his chair. How any man could commit such a deed as was committed by Czolgosz we are at a loss to know. But we are not here to pronounce a eulogy. We are to tell you what McKinley did for the Negro during his four and one half years as president. With William McKinley's administration dawned a period of prosperity for the United States that was not limited to any one class of citizens. The Negro enjoyed that prosperity. Under his administration a greater number of Negroes were found occupying high posts of honor than ever before in the history of this country; they were drawing more government money and commanding more potent influence than has ever before been known. Mr. McKinley, more than any other president, was quick to recognize intellectual as well as moral worth in the Negroes appointed to responsible positions. He faithfully administered the trust placed in his hands. During his first term 266 Negro officers and 1,474 Negro privatezes on the pay roll in the regular army and in the volunteer service. Two hundred and sixty-six officers, approximated at an average salary of $4,160 per year, we have $425,000; 14,784 privatezes at $208, $3,075,472; 5,000 men employed as laborers, drivers and cooks at $250 per year, $1,350,000. Total pay to army men $4,751,072. Add to this the honor attached to such names and positions as Colonel J. R. Marshall of Illinois; Colonel James Young of North Carolina; Colonel J. M. Brown of Kansas; Lieutenant Colonel Taylor of North Carolina; Major John R. Lynch of Mississippi pi; Major R. R. Wright of Georgia; Major Charles Young, now cap ain in the regular army of Ohio, and others. Thirty-six men in the postoffice department at Washington are now receiving an aggregate salary of $24,000 per year; 18 in the Interior department receiving $12,000 per year; 20 in the GeneralL Land Office receiving $12,000; 41 in the State Department receiving $25,000; 6 on Indian Affairs, $3,000; 89 in the Pension Office getting $8,740; 37 in the Patent Office getting $11,130; in the Geological Survey service there are 15 who receive a total of $7,240; under the head of miscellaneous there are 6 men who are getting $5,800; there are 22 employed in the Government Printing Office receiving $41,200. In all, the table shows up as follows: Army $4,751,072 Postoffice Department 24,650 Interior Department 271,000 Printing Office 117,600 District of Columbia 55,260 Consular Service 25,000 State Department 20,000 Navy Department 20,000 War Department 30,000 Treasury Department 200,000 Agricultural Department 75,003 Total $5,538,612 We offer this partial list of appointments, the largest list ever known under any administration: Judson W.Lyons, Register of the Treasury; H. A. Rucker, Collector of Internal Revenue; Atlanta, Ga.; J. H. Deveaux, Collector of Customs, Savannah, Ga.; C. C. Wimbish, Collector of Port, Atlanta, Ga.; R. R. Wright, Paymaster in the Army; Rev. C. T. Walker, Chaplain in the Army; Dr. George C. Stoney, Surgeon in the Army; E. R. Belcher, Deputy Collector of Customs, Brunswick, Ga.; M. P. Moten, Postmaster, Athens, Ga.; J. H. Lofton, Postmaster, Hogansville, Ga.; J. T. Jackson, Postmaster Darien, Ga.; Dr. A. M. Curtis, Surgean in Chief, Freedman's Hospital; Rev. B. W. Arnett, Jr., Chaplain in Army; John R. Lynch, Paymaster in the Army; James Hill, Register of Lands; Frank B. Brinson, Postmaster, Duncansville, Miss.; Thomas Keys, Postmaster, Oceans Springs, Miss.; H. P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds; John C. Dancy, Collector of Port; Dr. J. E. Shepard, Internal Revenue service; Rev. O. L. W. Smith, Minister to Libeia; John T. W. Consul, Sierra Leone; Dr. L. W. Livingston, Consul to Cape Haitien; W. F. Powell, Minister to Haiti; Robert Pelham, Special Indian Agent; H. V. Cashin, Land Office, Huntsville, Ala.; Judge M. J. Mugel, Con. INDIANAPOLIS IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. 1901 V. REV. JOSHUA H. JONES, President Wilberforce University. sul to Tamatave, Madagascart; M. B. Van Horn, Consul to St. Thomas, D. W. I.; Dr. George H. Jackson, Consul to Rochelle, France; C. L. Maxwell, Consul to San Domingo; J. N. Ruffin, Consul to Asuncion, Paragaup; R. T. Greener, Consul to Viadivostock, Russia; Dr. H. W. Furniss, Consul to Bahia, Brazil. In addition to these there are over one hundred postmasters through, out the United States who were appointed by Mr. McKinley. The Negro race had in him a true, devoted friend—one who never hesitated to manifest his divination to the best interests of the race—and it appears providential that on the day of his tragic undoing a Negro was there to deal the first blow to the worthless assassin. Let us cherish with fondness the memory of William McKinley. Whereas, Yesterday the Nation was all but in holiday attire and gladness, while to day the sombre faces, the flags flying at half mast, the gloom of the whole nation—all attest that an universal calamity has befallen the country; an assassin has ruthlessly cut down our esteemed president, statesman, minister, beloved citizen and alumnus, William McKinley. He has gone suddenly to meet his God, and the who a nation is now called upon to mourn his loss. Whereas, The Nation under President McKinley's wise rule has seen her greatest prosperity; all sections of the country have become closer united than ever before; he has persevered unswervy dly upon whatever has been best interest of this nation of eighty millions of people—well may America mourn, and Whereas, The Nation is now in the deepest gloom and sorrow: therefore be it Resolved, That Wilberforce University, its faculty, students and citizens mourn with the nation the bereaved ones in this hour of universal calamity. Resolved, That school be suspended on September 19th; that all places of business be closed, that appropriate services be held on that day, that the chanel be draped for thirty days. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the University Record, published in the Freeman and a copy be sent to the bereaved family. J. HONES, President, J. P. SHORTER, Superintendent, REV. J. P. MAXWELL, W. A. ANDERSON, M. J. GILLIAM. New Titles From Atlanta. Atlanta, Ga., Special—Prof. H. L. Walker, of the Augusta, Ga., public schools, passed through this city last Saturday for Rome Ga., where he will do institute work for the next fortnight. Black Patti and her excellent company played here three nights this week to very large audiences. This company is always a drawing card here. The manager is an up-to-date man. The colored citizens held a large memorial exercise on last Thursday in memory of the late RESOLUTIONS. President McKinley. Speeches were made by Collector Rucker, Col. W. A. Pledger, Dr. J. W E Bower, Rev W. H. Heard, Capt. C. C. Wimbish, Rev H. H. Proctor and Lawyer H. L Johnson. Mr. A. Graves, our real estate dealer, presided. Rev Dr. E R Carter, pastor of Friendship Baptist church here, held a memorial service at his church last Sunday to commemorate the death of President McKinley. The exercises were very fine indeed. The congregation subscribed a large sum to the McKinley monument fund under the direction of the Atlanta Journal. His was the first church to take this matter up, white or colored. Dr. Carter is a wholesale man. Memorial services were also held at the Lynd Street M. E church, last Monday night, conducted by Rev Dr. Rush. Prof. W. A. Hunton, of the Y. M C. A., and his good lady returned to this city last Thursday night after a ten week's visit through the East. Mrs. J. R. Porter, after a two months' visit to St. Louis and Chicago, has returned to the city looking very much improved. Ironont, Mo., Special.—The Pythian order in Ironont is moving along as all Pythians do. The ladies met for organizing their Court of Calanthe on Wednesday night. The Misses Vianetta Smith and Bertha Merrrell, and Robert Berryman, entertained the Misses Russells and Mr. W. H. Boyd Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Smith. A nice time was had. Mr. Thomas Casey, the music teacher, was over this week from Farmington. Our band would like to have a call: don't forget us. Don't forget to stop in Mrs. Vanghns restaurant and get a good lunch, when in our city, Glad to hear that our friends, Misses Maybell Arnett, Lillie Collier and Mr. Arthur Buckner are getting along nicely. Lewis Cole who ran away recently has been located, he is doing well. Elder Keeton was here Sunday to hold the quarterly meeting of the M. E. chnreh Mr. Ellsie Sides is playing his baritone to a perfection. Some good minstrel will give Ellsie a call. Mr. James Berryman has been given a change from night watching at Baldwin Bros' Hub factory. Services were held in our town Thursday sacred to the memory of our beloved President. Mr. Ironton News. PRICE FIVE CENTS, SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 850.: ONE-YEAR. $ Staten, the school teacher, is spending a few days with his family in Farmington. Nuptials. Kansas City, Kas., Special —The cozy little home of Mrs. Priscilla Thomas, 526 Nebraska avenue, was a scene of beauty, where the marriage of her only daughter, Miss Drusila B. Thomas, and Mr. John Hagains, of Chicago, took place. At 8 o'clock the soft strains of the wedding march, played by Miss Ida Genrals, caused all to open their eyes wide and look for the bridal party. The bride wore a beautiful bridal gown of striped satin beautiful trimmed. The groom wore a suit of conventional black. The bride was one of the leaders of the choir at Metropolitan Baptist church. The young lady had a host of friends, who will miss her when she is gone. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. L. Grant. They go from here to Buffalo, then to Chicago, where they expect to live. When you are in this city don't forget M. B. Franklin's barber shop, 336 Minnesota street. Mr. Clark, the rag man, wants something to do. McAdams' shoe store, 348, is where The Fr eeman can be bought every Saturday. For repurchase & Sells Bros. was in Kansas City last Monday, Sept. 23 A grand ba zaar was given by the ladies of the orphans' home Sept. 24-25 at M. and O. hall for the benefit of the orphans. News Notes. New Iberia, La., Special—Dr. J. D. Hayes was married to Miss Boutte, one of New Iberia's popular young ladies, recently. In the near future The Freeman can be had at the People's drug store and A. H. Parr's barber shop at five cents per copy. From time to time those desiring The Freeman can call on J. R. Bryant, who will be glad to accommodate you. Drs J. F. Garret, C. J. Vetal and T. D. Hayes all have fitted up nice offices at the People's drug store, West Main street. Noah Rochon left last Sunday for New Orleans, La., where he will spend the week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Sims have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their infant son. Miss Lillie Rochon is spending a week with friends and relatives in St. Martinsville, La. Miss Louise Moore, the loving daughter of Mrs Selenia Moore, was united in holy wedlock to Mr. Felix Seymour at the residence of the bride's mother a few days since, and the happy couple will leave for Lake Charles, La., where they will make their future home. May their lives be long and happy. News Letter. Mineola, Texas. Special.—We have had a good rain after four months dry and hot weather. The weather is very cool. Corn and cotton crops are very short this year, almost a failure in some places. Cotton is little on the rise, but the farmers want more than 7+ cents. Mr. Shields has over three hundred bales this year. Mr. Pink Brooks joined church last summer and is living better. A great many of the colored people have gone West, but they will come back when the wind blows cold. A man once put his overcoat in pawn, and when the weather was cold he said "I feel like I'm in a pond of ice." Miss Jamie White, of Berwyn, 1 T., is well. The Freeman can be had for five cents every Saturday. News Notes. Summit, Miss., Special.-Missee Beulah Mason, Carrie and Laso Payee visited McComb City, Miss., Saturday-Rev. A. M. Vaughn held his monthly meeting at Magnolia last Sunday. Miss Mary McGee of Brooklyn, Miss., was a visitor recently. Have your nickles ready for the agent Smiley. Miss Mary Hunter has returned to her home in New Orleans, La. IMMENSE CROWD WITNESSED THE UNVEILING OF THE STRINGER MONUMENT AT VICKSBURG---ILLUSTRIOUS OF FATHER OF MASONRY. WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING Mentionings of Interest in the Great City--Society--Church---Personals-- The Prosperity of the Race in the Southland--Etc. Vicksburg, Miss., Special—One of the most brilliant weddings of the season was solemn nized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Willi am Moore, 202 Third street, north, Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, at 8 o'clock; the contracting parties being Miss Delphine Moore and Mr. H. F. Arnold, Rev. G. W. Porter, officited. The presents were numerous and useful, following the ceremony, refreshments were served the guests in abundance. The bride and groom are very popular and have a large circle of friends to join in wishing them a long and happy life. The following were present: Miss Fredo Fieser and Thomas Buckner, Miss Sammie Smith and James H. Bias, Miss Katie Hunt and Edward H. Sterling, Miss Minnie Jones and Charles White, Miss Clara Jones and Julius Jones, Miss Birdie Oliver and Thos. Young, Miss Emma Weathers and Ernest Jones, Mrs Mary Miller and Miss Maud G Lonett, Miss Eilee Sherley and W D Wilson, Mr and Mrs A D Piterson, Mr and Mrs Jesse W Williams, Mr and Mrs George Rice, Mr and Mrs Hillard Lawson, Mr [and Mrs Mass Rose, Mr and Mrs Ellis Graier, Mr and Mrs M Lewis, Mr and Mrs Parker Matthews, Prot and Mrs J G H Bowman, Mrs Pauline Perry and daughter, Mesdames Thomas Weather, Maggie Cox, William Green, Chas McArthur, Jennie Darden, Mattie Robinson, Miss Alice Walker, Mrs Jane Roberts, Chester Smith. Mrs Hester Johnson left Thursday the 19th for Yazoo City, where she will reside in the future. John Spencer has been appointed and accepted the agency for a book containing the history of the late President's life from the beginning to the end. The public PROF. W. S. SCARBOROUGH, Wilberforce University. schools of the city opened 24th. The camp meeting by King Solomon Baptist church, promises to be a success. Everybody is invited and welcome to these services. The Grand Lodge assisted by the subordinate lodges of the district, unvailed the monument erected in the city cemetery in memory of that illustrious and grand frater, Thomas W. Stringer, the father of Masonry of the state, Tuesday the 17th. Addresses were delivered at the cemetery on the life and work of the deceased grand master by the following brethren: "His Work in the Church," Rev E W Lampton, grand master, Greenville, Miss.; "His Work in the Eastern Star," E E Pettibone, P. G. L., Grenada, Miss.; "His Work in K. of P., Sir Knight," W T Jones, G. C., Vicksburg, Miss.; "His Work and Life as a Mason," Hon James Hill, G. S. W., Jackson, Miss. The affair was a credit to the city, state and race. On the above occasion, all the distinguished men of the state were present to do honor to the deceased, whom none knew but to love him. The Freeman is on sale every Saturay-D Orange W. Taylor, agent. Announcement ....Extraordinary HON. GEO. L. KNOX, Publisher Has consented to make a tour of the South, delivering his celebrated lecture: [Name not visible in the image] "The American Negro and His Possibilities" This limited lecture tour will include cities in the following states: Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida Arkansas and Mississippi. DATES CAN BE SECURED NOW Contracts made with responsible parties only. For dates, arrangements and all necessary information, address at once INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. General News. --- INDIANAPOLIS News Notes Meridian, Miss., Special—The installation of the United Order of the M. & W. P. A. Association was held at New Hope Baptist church on Tuesday night, Sept. 10. The program was interesting. Some able speeches were made in behalf of the order. The opening address was made by Mr. George Bounds, Miss Sarah Holloway rendered an excellent solo. It was touching The closing speech was made by the president of the order, J. H. May. The officers installed were J. H. May, (re-elected) president; E. M. Brown, vice president; C. May, grand secretary; J. S. McDonald, general secretary; E. Nichols, assistant. J. S. McDonald was master of ceremonies. After the installation was over supper was served in the basement. Everybody had a good time --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER during the evening. Tom Lee left on the 14th for Chicago to visit awhile; also Fred Wilson and Mrs. Maggie Sumpter left on the 14th to visit relatives in the windy city. We wish for them a grand and pleasant trip. Lime Kiln School. Natchitoches, La., Special—On Saturday, Sept. 7, a goodly number of the best citizens of the community and surrounding vicinity were present to witness the piano and exhibition of the Lime Kiln school, which was indeed a most pleasant affair. The pupils acquitted themselves very creditably Though the school is in its incipiency the pupils are earnest and progressive. The annual lecture to the school was delivered by Prof. J. W. Thomas, principal of the Shady Grove school, who ```markdown ``` took for his subject "Live for Something." The lecture was plain and simple, but forceful and instructive, and beneficial alike to both pupils and parents. Much credit is due the teacher, Miss Sarah D. Williams, who is an undergraduate of the New Orleans University, and a young lady whose greatest desire is to be hopeful in the building up of the race. Dyersburg Notes. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Dr. A. G. Curren, pastor of the Tabernacle RICHARD W. THOMPSON Census Department. Baptist church, gave to his people on Sunday, Sept. 15, one of his excellent sermons. The members and friends who attended the revival services at the C. P. church had quite a successful time. Mrs. Rosana Richard is still on A. B. RICHARD T. GREENER, Consul, Viadivestock, Russia. the sick list. She took an elapse and there is some doubt of her recovery. Mrs. T. G. Robinson had with her on Sunday, Sept. 15, her sisters from Union City, Tenn. Tampa Happenings Tampa, Fla., Special.-Rev. and Mrs. Holman of Beulah Baptist church attended the Baptist convention at Cincinnati. We are glad to state that Rev. A. H. Evans, pastor of Mt. Sinia A. M. E Zion church, is up again after a short illness. On Thursday evening, Sept. 5, we had one of the swellest weddings ever seen in this city, the contracting parties being Mr. Willie Player of Gainesville, and Miss Pearle Grover of this city. Bowman M E church, where the marriage took place, was beautifully decorated. The couple is happily ROBERT PELHAM, Census Department. domiciled at 23 Constant street. Dr. M. J. Anderson, one of our leading colored physicians, left Monday of last week for Cincinnati and other northern points, among them being Buffalo. Miss Maggie M. Allen, a graduate of the public schools of this city, is teaching at Keystone Park. She opened her school on Monday, Sept. 9. Mr. Thos. Hannibal of Key West passed through the city en route to Tuskegee to attend the Tuskegee Normal School. The public schools opened on Monday, Sept. 9th. Miss Hattie Smith, a young lady of this city, will teach as assistant at St. Petersburg this year. JOHN C. DANCY. Personal Item. Capell, Miss, Special—Mrs Dr. H. E Cannon and little son Audley, of Brookhaven, Miss., are now visiting her mother, relatives and friends in Natchez, where she will spend a few weeks, and also will await the arrival of her sister, Miss Anna R. Hence, who is engaged as teacher in Capell, Miss. Miss Hence will accompany her sister back to her home. Obituary. Carrollton, Mo, Special—The funeral of Mr. Charles Marshall, who was hurt some time ago in St. Joseph, Mo., on an elevator, was preached on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Second Baptist church. He leaves five brothers, four sisters and a large number of friends to mourn their loss. Rev. M. T. Clay officiated. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. > GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1901. EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION. The tendency to give the Emancipation Proclamation its proper place in the current thought of Negro life ought to be encouraged. The young, the on-coming generations, should not be unmindful of its importance and the part it has played in their new era of American life. By its rich provisions it brought about a citizenship amid the highest civilization. To participate in its glories is well worth the waiting period. The Negro youths of to-day can rejoice that they are the crowning glory of those groaning years of toil and misery as though they were the anointed of the Lord. They are not merely the beneficiaries of near thrice a hundred years of lamentation when the race walked as it were through a fiery furnace—a racial travail, but they benefit by the death of the immortal Lincoln, the Christ of their material, civil and political hopes. They benefit by the tears, anguish and death of many of that immense throng of invincibles, freedom's crusaders, who strode like giants over a thousand battlefields, impelled forth Hector like: "Mr. glory summons to the martial scene. The field of combat is the sphere for men." They benefitted by the glorious victories of those who had their quarrel just, by the humiliation and chagrin of a valiant foe, by the sacrifice of millions of money, by rapine, arson, murder, hell! Cold neglect or studious design should not serve to dim the luster of the proclamation, a God willed instrument, a finale of the career of that most iniquitous, yet redeeming institution, Negro chattledom of America. As a state paper the proclamation is the greatest ever uttered. We need not confine it to Negro hopes alone. Its influence was felt in the society of the world, giving a proper impetus to all motions set in operation, having in mind the alleviation of racial woes, national calamities or personal wrongs. Humanity has been advanced, civilization enhanced and the total universe bettered by its utterance. We cannot think of the immortal proclamation without thinking of its immortal author. It is so intimately entwined with him, so signally the chief act of his career, that to think of one suggests the other. If per chance some foreign invasion should come to our shores like that to Alexandria, Egypt, and regardless of priceless heritage of preserved memorials, pillage, sack and burn all records of men, great or small, and mankind depended on tradition for its past history, it would be said of Lincoln that he issued the Emancipation Proclamation of a surety, if all else was beckoned by my thology. Lincoln's life and character, his martyrdom, his political activities stamp him as the first man of the world as it concerns the race. His high attributes along these lines are sufficient in themselves to bring him the highest consideration at all times. His life can well afford to be held up as an ensample not only to the struggling Negro, but as the brazen image on the tree to which all might look, take hope, live. We look with horror on the too rapidly swelling list of martyr presidents, beginning with the noble Lincoln and ending with the beloved McKinley. This gives the newer reason for cherishing his memory and for review- THE FRE. AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE ing his life and deeds in the new century. Time has not, must not serve to chill our ardor, dim our vision, dull our senses to his immortal services, sealed and cemented with his jife's blood. The cerements of the grave, the narrow hush to his sleeping mortality will strive in vain to vault him in as her own, but thanks to a grateful people, a stricken, sorrowing people, there is an immortality that defies the grave, that not only floods the great beyond, but inundates this visible world of ours O, Death, where is thy victory? O, Grave, where is thy sting? HOW WE WILL VOTE. In the realm of politics there is much speculation as to how the colored voters should vote. In a broad sense it will be insisted that Negroes will vote according to their interests as determined by transpiring events in their particular localities. In this locality, this city, this State, the interests of the Negroes, and we may say the masses, if they only knew it, will be best subserved by the Republican party. The election, which will be held on the 8th of October, will be considered of local interest, but it is more than that. The result of that day's voting will have a marked influence on the following contests which will follow rapidly in its wake. The colored voter should carefully consider that before he walks into the booth. Next year a new legislature will be elected, and there are kinds being elected in some States that colored men naturally abhor. The colored man should look a very long time before he concludes to take a leap that may work him much injury. The candidate for mayor, Charles A. Bookwalter, has promised this city some very much needed reforms in event of his election. Judging him by the past as a man of sterling worth, integrity and high capabilities the reforms will be forthcoming. He will by the aid of the able men that will surround him restore the city to its fair financial plane, and thus rid the situation of the disgraceful spectacle of continuous borrowing money to care for its current expenses. Protection to all of the citizens is promised, the need of which is felt in view of the recent outrages on colored citizens. Ample police protection has been promised, and it will be given by the Republicans after the 8th of October. Rev. D. A. Graham, formerly of Bethel A. M. E. church of this city, but now of St. James, the most prominent church in New Orleans, occupied his former pulpit last Monday evening in a lecture, "How the South was Viewed Through the Eyes of Northern Negroes." He gave emphasis to the contention that the South is the natural home for the Negro when it comes to his material welfare. Socially, he says, there is no hope, nor does it seem to be expected. It is here that the Southern Negro has the advantage. He can approach the white man with the mutual understanding that such approach has no social significance whatever. This nearness is of vast benefit from a material standpoint, enabling the Southern Negro to get positions of confidence, trust and great material advantage besides the major part of the work generally allotted colored men. He feels that this is better than that strenuous effort towards racial approximation that is felt to some extent in the North, which is as strenuously warded off, thus defeating the Negro in the thing most necessary to his progress. The memorial exercises in honor of the late William McKinley, which were held in Allen Chapel last Sunday evening, were prettily rendered. A sermon by the pastor, appropriate speeches, songs, among which were the President's favorite hymn, made up the program. Those taking part were paid by the opportunity of participating in such an occasion and by the rapt attention of a large, appreciative audience. Rev. Dr. R. French Hurley. Emancipation Proclamation Day was celebrated at Simpson Chapel M. E. church last Sunday under the auspices of the Martin R. Delaney Post G. A. R. of this city, of which Chas. W. Brown is commander. In the evening appropriate speeches were made by Gurley Brewer, Geo. L. Knox and J. T. V. Hill. Taggartism will receive a serious set back next month. A PERFECT DREAM. HANDSOME WARDROBE. 20th Century Sleeping Doll Wonder. Complete with Handsome Canopy Top Folding Bed Combination GIVEN AWAY to any person disposing of 36 Novelty Articles at one dime each. NEARLY TWO FEET LONG. Folding Steel Bed SLEEPING BEAUTY. Some time previous to the death of the late President McKinley, President Theodore Roosevelt had perfected all of his plans by which he was to be the guest of Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee on November 13th and 13th He had also arranged to visit one or two other Southern cities during the same trip; of course, by reason of the death of President McKinley, President Roosevelt's trip to the South will be necessarily delayed. In the effort that will be surely made by the Americans to rid the country of anarchism, that other evil, lynching, that has done so much to hurt the good name of the country, will receive its just deserts. It is not very inspiring, however, to feel that such a terrible calamity as has just befallen the country is needed to bring about the reformation. Be that as it may, the time is now ripe for striking at the roots of the twin disorders that are so persistent in belying the status of the country. Mr George L. Knox, publisher of The Freelean, Indianapolis, Ind., will make a lecture tour through the South. His subject will be "The American Negro and His Possibilities"—The Southwestern Christian Advocate. Geo. L. Knox is to make a tour of the South. Watch dat plum fall—The Kentucky Reporter. A change in the city government is being asked for. POLITICAL JOTTINGS It will be written Hon. Chas. A. Bookwalter mayor. The colored voters are holding love feasts right along. The enthusiasm is high. The Republican ticket from top to bottom is a good one. The colored brother will put it in as he receives it; without a single scratch. James N. Shelton is doing some very effective work as an organizer and as a speaker, he is receiving deserved praise. His enthusiasm is contagious. Among the colored speakers are J. H Lott, W. C. Hodge. Gurley Brewer, W. H Henderson, James N. Shelton. They are rendering good service in the interest of the ticket. The Iron League a Republican organization that has several hundred members enrolled is quite a factor in the campaign. It will soon elect officers Several strong tickets are in the field. For choice of School Commissioners Charles W. Moores, Henry C. Sickles and Andrew M. Sweeney are popular. The Claysonian Library has received a contribution of fifty volumes from the chief clerk of the House of Representatives through Congressman Overstreet. The gift is highly appreciated by the manage of the library. Chairman Logdon is showing much executive ability in his management of the present campaign. Charlie Brown says the colored voter is organized as never before. He knows from experience. Charles N. Elliott, city clerk after the 8th prox. How to vote is not an issue at this time. Put it in for the Republicans from Bookwalter down. The Republicans are having no trouble with the colored voters this year. Circumstances are dictating their course. B. E. Negley of the First ward is busy getting the boys in line. He has made a good Councilman. He will be returned by a handsome majority. Seventh Ward Colored Voters. The colored voters of the Seventh ward held a large meeting Monday night at 636 East Washington street. 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Henderson, James N. Sheldon and others. Another meeting will be held at the same place next Monday night. There is a project on foot for the presentation of a testimonial by Afro-Americans to the London hotelkeeper who refused to exclude certain Negro Bishops, in attendance at the ecumenical council, from his hotel at the demand of some white American tourists. Rev. C. S. Dinkins, president of the Selma, Ala., University, died Sept. 19. He was one of the foremost educators of the race. IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAD PRESIDENT. A nation is now in mourning: A noble life made brief; All bow your heads in sorrow. We have lost our noble chief He was loved by all, both white and black: He was loved by rich and poor. And sadness overwhelmed our land. When Death approached his door. But now his battles over. His victory has been won. His dying words ring in our ear. It is God's way—His will be done. —John D. Brame, 670 George St., Memphis, Tenn. DOWN INTENNESSEE The Doings of the Race in Memphis- Resolutions Passed Condemning Lynching—Notes of the Social Whirl—Persons. Memphis, Tenn., special—Miss Will Tinsley, who has been visiting out of the city, has returned home. * * * Mr. Charles Bynum, of the Turner & Burks orchestra, has gone to Chicago, Ill., to visit friends and relatives. * * * Queen Estes Court No. 3 meets first Monday evening and third Tuesday nights in each month. Mary Moore, Queen: Emma Moore, Chronicle; Emma Burgham, Spy. * * * If reports are true, our friend, Mr. Jackson, the colored druggist, can not expect to have the patronage of his race if he continues to treat ladies as Mrs. Annie Wells reports to us that she was a short time ago—subjected to very unkind acts. * * * Miss Jennie V. Sheffey, of Hot Springs, Ark., is the guest of Miss Sarah E. Martin, 19 S. Cynthia street. Miss Sheffey is one of the talented young ladies of that city. * * * Mr. Chas. B. Newton leaves next Friday for Ft. Worth, Tex., to accept a position. He was formerly connected with Newton's Studio. * * * Raleigh W. Thompson, who, after playing six weeks engagement at the Rialto, is now engaged to play eight weeks at Church's Auditorium. He sends regards to Lewis Williams, Reed and Johnson, J. Ed. Green and Rosie Payne—would like to hear from Miss Payne. The committee which was appointed to draft suitable resolutions to present to Rev. Quincy Ewing for his strong sermon against lynching, met at Avery Chapel, Sunday, September 22. Mr. Fred Savage presided, Prof. G. G. Marcus acted as secretary. The following resolutions were adopted: "We, the colored people of Memphis, note with gratification the many utterances against lawlessness coming from some of the leading clergymen, statesmen and prominent citizens of our country and especially in our Southland. We are all the more gratified because those who have spoken are among those who are molders' of public opinion in the South. Agitation from them, aided by the best element of the colored people, insuppressing crime, will do more to put a stop to mob violence than any other power that may be brought to bear against it. We believe that Judge Lynch's court will be closed forever when the intelligent Christian white South issues the command. No law can be enforced unless supported by the best white sentiment of the South, and no form of lawlessness can long continue to affect us that meets the strong opposition of our white citizens. We rejoice therefore that those to whom we have been taught to look for protection are letting their voices be heard in support of law and order. "We further pledge ourselves to aid in every legal way every movement which has for its object the suppression of lawlessness and crime. We believe that rape should mean rope only after the accused has been brought before a legally constituted court and there convicted, and then when the rope is in the hands of an officer of the law. We believe that lynching not only destroys respect for law in the heart of the white South, but drives the blacks of the South to restlessness and desperation, failing utterly as a means of discouraging crime. Therefore we would rejoice to see Judge Lynch's court closed forever." This resolution was signed by Fred, Savage, chairman; G. G. Marcus, secretary; N. C. Cleaves, T. W. Sims, T. F. Cassells, A. G. McNeal, William Porter, Jerry Phipps, W. H. Melton and Wm. Flagg. The committee then adjourned sine die. Special memorial services were held at St. John's Baptist Church September 19 at 2:30. Rev. Wm. J. MacMichael, D. D., and other prominent citizens spoke. Mr. Robert R. Church is solving the race problem in his usual quiet, though forcible manner. He has created more jobs for his people and has in his employ to-day more men than any other colored man in this whole section. He owns valuable property in almost every direction here, and his income from rents is several hundred dollars monthly. Two of his children, Mrs. Church Terrell, of Washington, D.C., and Mr. T. A. Church, of New York, received their education from the best colleges in this country and abroad, each of whom is living a useful life, with credit to their father, as well as to the whole race. His two younger children, Annette and Robt. Jr., have returned home from Oberlin, where they have been attending school the past winter. The latest act performed by Mr. Church in which the public is more directly concerned is the purchase of a large tract of land in the central part of our city which may easily be reached by all cars. He has spent several thousand dollars in beautifying it, and to-day the colored people may truly say they have the prettiest park in the city. The grounds are rare and the many beautiful and rare flowers planted there present a pleasing view to the eye. Numbers of young trees have been placed therein and in a few years will furnish shade sufficient to make this one of the pleasant retreats for summer afternoons and evenings. In the center of the park is erected an auditorium with a seating capacity of 2,200. The stage is tastefully arranged and compares favorably with either of the theaters here. A very striking feature about the stage is a drop curtain showing the picture of a burning boat on the river. From the terrible flames visible one would suppose all upon the boat were lost. This picture is not the creation of the artist's fancy, but is the picture of a boat upon which Mr. Church once worked for a salary, and from which he escaped ere it was burned to the water's edge. A more striking example never was furnished that people are sometimes rescued from death for a good purpose. This man, who was on the burning boat, to whom death seemed sure, has beer spared to do much good. His last investment has increased his popularity tenfold among his people. We do not need to climb into the peanut gallery to see a play. The days of the peanut gallery are numbered. For three weeks Mr. Lew Hall has been amusing lovers of fun with his vaudeville shows. Johnny Green, Eddie Foy and William Troy as specialties are very good. The best colored people of our city are showing their appreciation by turning out to each performance. The park is open every Sunday for the public. J. R. L. $500 Reward For any case of rheumatism which cannot be cured with Dr. Drummond's Lightning Remedies, internal and external, relieves at once, cure guaranteed. Restores stiff joints, darts cords, and hardened muscles. If your drugglass has not got it do not take anything else. Send your case your case, take the agency and secure treatment. Dr. Drummond Medicine Co. 84 Nassau Street, N. Y. 3 Supreme Lodge COLUMBIAN BROTHERHOOD OF HONOR Chartered by Kentucky Legislature of 1885 and in active operation now in many States. Large benefits paid weekly—large local membership It is an order that promotes the interests of its members at home or in the business world, encouraging thrift and enterprise in the race generally. 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. 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Allen, Mrs Russell G Arndle, Miss Glenn Burrett, Mrs Anna Dodd, Mrs Anna Dodd, Mrs Grace E Fernando, Mrs Jas F Garay, Mrs Mary Mary, Mrs E Kunny, Mss BessLoe Miss, Moss Wade Miss, Wade Nance, Miss Rhody Patterson, Miss Rosa Miss Rosa Proctor, Miss Jessie Russell, Miss Tenia Thomas, Mrs Mattie Wade, Mrs Alna Walker, Miss Dalay Miss, Moss Wade Miss, Eva GENTLEMEN 8 LIST -ROUTE- RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS— Ontario, Idaho, Oct. 2; Cardwell, 3; Boise City, 4; Montana Home, 5; Pocahontas, 6; Bruce University MINSTRELS—Prescott, Ark, Sept 30; Hope, Oct. 1; Brinkley, 2; Vickburg, Miss. 3; Monroe, La. 4; Natichitchees, 5. RUSCO & HOLLAND—Reeville, Texas, Sept 30; Victoria, Oct. 1; Cuero, 5; Hallettsville, 7. JOHNSON & STATTER'S MINSTRELS—Albinon, Neb, Sept. 30; Freemont, Oct. 2; Valley, 3; Davis City, 34. MARABA'S MINSTRELS—Negansee, Mich, Sept 30; Mundberg, Oct. 1; Grand Narails, 2; Sault St. Marie, 34. LEYMAN, Galls Bros. & 4-Paw)—Paris, Tex, Sept 30; Sheridan, Oct. 1; Ft Worth, 2; Dallas, 3; E.nis 4; Corsicana, 5. In fancy dancing it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. The stage hand is not noted for rowdism, but he occasionally raises a scene. Pat Chappelle would like to hear from S. E. Dodd immediately. Very important. No. Maude, dear; a storm of applause does not always greet the lightning change artist. The hamfat actor has a hard time of it. His ambition eggs him on and the public eggs him off. James J. Turner, of Providence, R. L., and well known in the profession, is visiting friends in New York City. The careless actor and the careless fisherman have not much in common, but they resemble each other when they forget their lines. Tom Logan is in Tampa, Fla., having signed to play an important part in Pat Chappelle's "A Rabbit Foot Co.," and sends regards to friends. The managers of Johnson and Statters Minstrels report good business through Nebraska. Billy Owens, of Chicago, joined at Denver, Colo. J. W. Dennis is still on the sick list. Clever little Tommy Carter, of the Bowery Burlesquers, filling an engagement at the Empire this week, was a pleasant Freeman caller. Miss Mattie Wilkes is also a member of the company. Monday, October 14, to Saturday, October 19, inclusive, are the dates fixed for the Fall Carnival to be held at Indianapolis this year. The management will make it much more of a State event than the first carnival, held last October. The short six weeks' time allowed for preparation did not give opportunity to secure the co-operation of other Indiana cities and towns. The Tennesseean Jubilee Singers are now on their season's work. The company quitted Chicago Sunday, Sept. 15th. At present they are filling a two weeks engagement at St. Joseph, Mo., for the city street railway company. The company is undoubtedly one of the best of its kind, as the following THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. personal will show: "Julia Ware and Jeanette Murphy Green, soprans; Carrie Dixon and Alice Conley, altos; Geo. Conley and Aaron Ware, tenors; Wm. Dixon and J. Ed. Hood, bassos; Albert B. Johnson, pianist and accompanist. The company is an unusually versatile one, and in their programs run the gamut of musical compositions, including the popular 'coon' songs, the very latest ballads, and the standard works of the masters. The company along the lines of intelligence is ne plus ultra, which accounts for their dignified demeanor and unsurpassable behavior." In these piping times of peace, when so many colored companies are misbehaved, making the lot of the Negro harder and harder every day, it is very encouraging and a hopeful sign for the future to know there is such companies as this one making for the elevation of the Negro. As has been said before a well-behaved, well-disciplined company in its peregrinations does the race more substantial good than all the sermons, editorials, and such things that can be written. This is only the result of a natural law, viz. actions are more forceful than words." Every time the colored race produces a lady or gentleman the race problem is just so much nearer solution. Then what a powerful factor for good must a company like the Tennessee be composed as it is of ladies and gentlemen of the highest intelligence. The company will tour the west this season in all probability extending their itinerary to San Francisco and the Pacific coast. Billy McClain writes from Sydney, Australia: "I am still battling along at the same old rate with the view of something better. I have a very good class of singers and specialists, all white. Great things are expected of us as Cordelia and myself are the only colored people on the bill, and I don't know that I am colored until I look in the glass. I am sending you the clippings of poor old Peter Jackson and you can see for yourself what they think of him. I did all that I could for him and a great many more did more than I did, especially one W. F. Corbett, who was his friend to the last. I bought him his last suit, the one he was buried in and I want you to take up a subscription for him and send it to the Referee office, to W. F. Corbett, to show that he has friends in America as well as any place else, if it isn't no more than a dollar. Cordelia sends regards to you and you accept mine as the same and to all Buffaloes, and inquiries, yours as before. Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Tell Manager G. Temple, good luck to him; I hope he will be manager of the Park when I see him, with diamonds on large as goose eggs, etc." Notes from the Georgia Minstrel Co. — We are still getting ours and keeping the public thinking. They see a great show. We have just finished a week in Seattle, it being the largest business we have ever done, with another show against us, the "Queen of Haytie," and I think they did fairly well. We also did a record-breaking business in Portland the following week. No one seems to be as proud of the success of the show as its genial manager. T. J. Culligan, who is now in advance of the show and met us on our opening date in Portland, Oreg., with his handsome wife of recent date, having married September 4th. Both were full of smiles and heartily received the congratulations of the entire company almost in one voice. We certainly wish them both every success and a prosperous future. The company sends regards to No. 1 and all professional people. Would be pleased to hear from Dick Thomas at any time and think he had better come back home to the old Georgias. There certainly is a place for him any time Good-Luck Dick. Wherever you go signed f: -Vm Dick, wherever you go. George Thomas writes; W. Oscar Paul's Singers have just closed a very successful season with Jas. P. Morgan's U. T. C. Co. The party includes Oscar Paul, Nettie Paul, Wm. Nash, Louis Holland, Geo. Thomas, Hunie Louise Asbury. We lay off for one week prior to the opening of our winter season and we will have one of the best equipped shows on the road. Where are you, Payne? Regards to all friends. C. Johnstone-Crooms, who has been out of the theatrical profession for the last three seasons, has been offered one of the finest positions a colored performer could have, and also has signed contracts for same. C. Johnstone-Crooms will make a tour of the world, starting from San Francisco in August of 1903, having one of the leading singing parts with an all white opera company, singing grand and comic opera. Every four nights in the week. The company is to number fifty people, orchestra and chorus, with principals, scenery and all paraphernula. Mr. Crooms has been studying opera repertoire for the last eight years and is up in most all of the grand and comic operas. The company will have a repertoire of twenty standard operas for the season, making a very heavy cast necessary. Mr. Crooms has the voice, figure and appearance for most any of the roles he will be assigned, having a fine dramatic tenor robusto voice, combined with a fine conception and a decided f actor, making all qualifications for his position. He will appear as Othello for his debut. Mr. Crooms will leave for New York in February to secure personal wardrobe and to go under the best polishing course to be had in the city. Regards to May C. Hyers, Chas. T. Small and wife, Rastus and Banks. Watson's Orientals will be the attraction at the Empire Theatre for a week's engagement, beginning Monday, Sept. 30. It is only necessary to mention to all lovers of vaudeville and burlesque the fact that "The Orientals" will play an engagement here and for them to anxiously await their coming. They can be assured that they will receive an entertainment far above the average, better than most, as good as any, and better than they have ever seen before. It is useless to enter into details describing the many merits of this organization, for the public have always been assured that what Manager Watson has promised he has thoroughly fulfilled in every detail. The Orientals bring this season, a combination of talent which in his estimation, is far better than any he has offered before. Everything new. The scenery and mechanical appliances are all magnificent, and its massiveness compels the use of a special baggage car. The opening burtletta, "In Ladysmith" is of the musical extravaganza order, the dialogue is terse and interesting and in unison with the many natural incidents which follows. The comedy is fast and furious; not the kind usually seen in companies masquerading under the title of burlesque, but of a more legitimate order. Mr. Chas. Johnson, the ever popular German comedian, Mr. Johnnie Weber far famed as one of the most amusing comedians on the American stage and Miss Jeanette Dupre, the winsome comedienne will be seen in the principle roles and furnish fun of the sidesplitting order. The all atar olo which follows is composed of such high class artists as Chas. Johnson, Belle Gordon, Lassard Bros., West and Williams, Howard and Earle, Johnnie Weber and Kitty Clements. The performance closes with a humorous comedy, "Are You a Buffalo?" in which the whole company are seen in many funny and ludicrous situations, which serve to display, to the fullest advantage, the many handsome young ladies, who comprise a larger portion of this company. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Band and Vaudeville Co.—We have had bad weather for the last week, but the business was fine. We are on our way South. Patriotism reigns supreme with our show. We rested on the day of the President's funeral. We met Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Logan, late of Williams & Walker's shows, in Des Moines, Ia. Mrs. Logan is improving in health and is getting very stout. Mr. Bert Rogers is slightly indisposed. We were entertained in Webster City, Pa. by Mr. Sam Wright, a prominent business man of that place. We met Smart and Williams in Kansas City. They played the Orpheum last week. The Wilson Family is at the Orpheum this week. Miss Emma Thompson joined P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville Co. at Kansas City. The entire company enjoyed a pleasant visit with friends in Kansas City. Everybody in the Southern cities are eager to hear Lowery's Band and the vaudeville show. Mahara's Minstrels are now in Michigan, doing a fine business, although this company has not been in this part of the country in ten years. Billy Young is still remembered by many friends, both white and colored, who are giving him a reception at every stand. Solon Edwards and George Hamilton are greeted with great applause nightly in their new act, "A Southern Reception." Le Roy Bland and Miss Helen Ogden are two of the hits with the show. Ernest Fleming and Clyde Chapman are doing a great act, entitled "The Old Folks at Home." Mr. J. W. Bohanan, clarionetist, is a recent arrival, while Wm. Brown, of St. Louis, returned home on account of sickness. The company now numbers twenty-eight people and will be enlarged shortly. CHRY JOURNALISTS AND LITERARY FOLKS By Charles Alexander. The Wisdom of Passion. By Salvarona. Mystic River Book Co., Everett Station, Boston, Mass., 250 pages, illustrated, red cloth, gold title. Price $2.00. The man who is brave enough to promulgate a new philosophy—who has the courage to step out of the beaten path of conventionality and point out to the thinking masses a new system of thought—who ventures to present radical ideas and opinions heretofore held by him as a personal and purely individual possession—such a man is not usually hailed with the swift dashing strains from a brass band or the thunderous peals of booming connon. Salvarona, in the book before us, calls things by their real names. He proves himself a hero. He shows plainly that ethical culture which characterized such lives as those of Copernicus Galileo, Bruno, Kant, Newton, Dawin, Swedenborg, Emerson, and others, was the direct result of soul-development, and this soul-development was the outcome of certain passions. All forms of psychology or moral philosophy grow out of human emotions or passions. Passions, in fact, control men in all the activities of life. Men who are morally strong are controlled by their spiritual passions; while men who are morally weak are controlled by their animal passions. The dominating passion of a man's life exhibits itself in his actions. It is as Salvargona quotes: "Press the grape and the sweet wine flows; Break the ground, the harvest grows; Cruch the shell the kernel shows." The author says: "The only possible excuse for the presence of the human soul on earth is that it shall—in some sense or the other—be great, feel great, realize the laws of its own superphysical greatness, and possess ideals of unconquerable magnitude. Only by becoming greater than another can I serve another. If I am weaker than another the other must serve me." This philosophy is beautiful—it is true. This soul-study is valuable. It is inspiring. The book must be carefully read to be fully appreciated. Avenging the Maine. By James E. Girt. Published by the author, Greensboro, N. C. 119 pages. Price 75 cents. Here is another candidate for public favor as a poet of the Negro race. Some of his verses, are quite refreshing. He keeps uppermost in his mind the importance of fighting the Negro's battles. In his heroic lines on "Avenging the Maine," he is careful to give the Negro full credit for the part he played in the victorious struggle which followed the destruction of that great battleship. His dialect pieces show a lack of that complete knowledge of his race that characterizes the work of Mr. Dunbar. Mr. McGirt is the author of another book of poems bearing the title: "Some Simple Songs." This book is uniform in size with the other and is a credit to the author. It contains 72 pages and sells at 50 cents. The Blessed Life: Being a series of meditations on Manhood and Womanhood in Christ. By William A. Quayles. Jennings & Pye, Cincinnati, Ohio. 281 pages. Price $1.00. A reviewer of this book says: "This can be said of this, which can not be said of many devotional books, it is deeply religious and deeply interesting. To begin to read it means reading it through, and to read it through means reading it again." And this is true. A genuine service is rendered the true, sincere Christian; and especially will the young Christian be benefitted by reading this noble work. —o00— Edgar Allan Poe. By Colonel John A. Joyce. F. Tennyson Neely Co., New York. 218 pages. Price $1.00. In the introduction to this very sympathetic biography Colonel Joyce says: "Edgar Allan Poe possessed by nature the three great elements that constitute the genuine poet. Truth, pride and lunacy were his attendant companions. Poe had truth enough to prevent him from committing a low or mean act when sober, pride enough to spurn the wrong, and lunacy enough to lift him beyond the writers of his age, who could not appreciate the celestial flights of his volcanic imagination. He was a psychic, phenominal specimen of humanity." It can be safely said that this is by far the most eloquent and poetic biography ever written of this great American poet. This book begins with an elegant poem and introduction, poetic and generic. There is something charming about this life of a man who had his ups and downs in many fields of endeavor, and whose work was not appreciated until he had fallen into an unconscious and everlasting sleep. A Carolina Cavalier. By George Cary Eggleston. The Lothrop Publishing Company, Boston, Mass. 448 pages. Price $1.50. This book will interest and appeal especially to our readers. The important fact is brought out in this book that prior to the agitation of the abolition of slavery there were no laws in the southern states making it a penal offense to teach the slaves to read and write; and hence, the author tells us, it was the custom generally for young mistresses to teach the Negro youth how to read. To that extent it appears that slavery was a blessing to the savage Negro who was just brought to this country and forced into contact with the white man and to take on his civilization. The story is one that keeps the attention of the reader and teens with human interest. Wilberforce, Ohio. 2 Interesting Notes Interesting Notes. Shreveport, La., special—Prof. Gray, of Central Pharmacy, entertained the Progressive Whist Club on Tuesday night, the 17th inst., at the residence of Mrs. E. Otis, of 1006 Travis street. The members turned out in full force and quite a nice time was had. During the progress of the game Mr. J. I. Rogers, editor of the Enterprise, this city, was taken sick and had to leave, which fact cast a gloom over the members and marred their otherwise anticipated good time. The club meets next at the residence of Miss Alice Daniels, where Mr. L. L. Landry will entertain them. * * * * Read The Freeman and keep posted, etc. * * * * Mrs. Irene W. Gault, of 1006 Travis street, left for Marshall. Tex., on the 19th inst., where she goes to spend a while as the guest of Mrs. Dr. Snowden. * * * Mr. Johnson, the Texas street barber, that he informs to inform his wife that he is still at the old reliable and a copy of the Freeman can always be found on hand. * * * * The mother of Mr. Joseph Oger, the leading musician, is here on a visit and says she likewise is on a visit well. His sister also has been here for quite a while and night, the 18th inst., Mr. Bennie Reeves is 18th inst., Mr. Bennie Jessie Norman. The reception was held at Odd Fellows' Hall. * * * * Shreveport is on the up grade now, and will soon be in line with the rest of the modern cities. She is undergoing a complete renovation in the way of asphaltenh the streets, perfecting her drainage and completing her sewer system. * * * * After quite a protracted illness, we are glad to chronicle the recovery of Mr. L. L. Landry, who was down with chills and fever. * * * * Headquarters for The Freeman at Tom Johnson's barber shop, 523 Market street. * * * * Mr. Charles Smith, the leading pharmacist at Caddo's pharmacy, was recently married. Charley is a fine boy and very popular with all. Give him a call. * * * * Memorial services throughout the city in honor of the late President. The St. Paul M. E. Church was taxed to its utmost capacity, so large was the congregation that turned out. Exactly at 10 o'clock the bell was toled forty-two times, representing the number of years the President had been a mem- Positively last chance to avail yourself of our great offer at this time Genuine Utah Diamonds are equal to real diamonds as to looks and wear, will cut glass and stand all the tests of old-mine gems. 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Steward, then the proclamation of the Governor by Miss Bertha Harris; hymn, "Lead, Kindly Light," choir, eulogy, read by the pastor; hymn by choir, "Lead Me, Gently Home"; sermon by Rev. Thos. McCarry, of New Orleans; prayer by Rev. J. O. Brown, of St. James M. E. Church; this city; resolution touching death of the lamented President, by W. J. Walker; song, "Asleep in Jesus, Blessed Sleep," choir; benediction. The church was uniquely draped in fitting mourning and presented a scene of profound sadness. The program rendered was very impressive and brought tears to many of the vast crowd present. Mobile, Ala., special—One of the most important and brilliant affairs of the season was the marriage of Miss Mattie Dunn to Mr. Sidney Coleman, a popular young man, an employee of the Battle House, at the bride's residence. No. 27 Caroline ave., on the 18th inst. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. A. Morrissey. The bride was handsomely attired in French organdie and trimmed with aplique lace and chiffon. The maid of honor, Miss Bertha Cox, wore white organdie, trimmed with aplique lace, and the bride's maid, Miss Hattie Saels, wore all over lace and trimmed with baby ribbon. The bride looked the picture of health and loveliness, and the groom looked fit for the occasion. Mr. Andrew Williams acted as best man and George Butler groomman. The bride was led in by her brother, Samuel Dunn, to Chopin's wedding march, played by Miss Alberta Starks. The home was handsomely decorated with creeping ivy by Mrs. J. Pettus O. Warlington and Miss Lela Gibbs. * * * Mrs. Jack Peters has returned after spending the summer over the bay. * * * Mrs. Thos. Horace left to join her husband in Selma. * * * Mr. Gus Thomas has opened a first-class restaurant at the corner of Cedar and St. Louis. * * * The Yellow Hammer Social Club has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mr. Jos. 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BBY KEMP, Man Band," assited by Goodall and Henry Powells, A, Decided, Hit This Act is Copyrighted Address BOBBY KEMP, Jolly Grass Widows' Company. Chicago, Ill. Napolis, Ind. Use and Female for "A! Rabbit's Foot" VyCo., Grass, and a few more Ladies that can sing use an orchestra leader who doubles also. Tickets furnished to the right parties. Special scenery for every act. Special car and PAT CHAPPELLE, Tampa, Fla. AMATURFS New Large Book sent for 10s with particulars how to start in the show best, and learn all kinds of aces, together with illustrations of 68 new aces. John G. Scheidler, Cleveland, crowed. Among the excursionists from Gaineville last week wereMr. Clarence Player and Mrs. Mamie Doby. The Epworth League is holding some good meetings. We hope that the attendance will be better. The social given at Mrs. Duburse's last Tuesday night was well attended, and every body enjoyed themselves. Mr. Josh Thompson of our city who has been in Jacksonville quite a while came on the excursion last week. He returned on Tuesday last. The excursion to Fernandina on Monday last carried a large crowd. Miss Anna Jones, of Jacksonville, who has been the guest of Miss-Bertha Duburse returned home on Tuesday last. Mr. Charley Brooks, of Jacksonville, who has been here quite a while returned home last week. Mr. Brooks expects to attend Knexville College this season. We hope him success. "ANARCHY OF LYNCHING" Booker Washington's Lesson From Buffalo Tragedy--He Quotes Statistics of the Past Sixteen Tuskegee, Ala., Sept. 24.—Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, has given out a statement in reference to the assassination of President McKinley, in which he says: "In all sincerity, I want to ask, is Czolgocz alone guilty? Has not the entire Nation had a part in this greatest crime of the century? What is anarchy but a defiance of law and has not the Nation reaped what it has been sowing? According to records 2 516 persons have been lynched in the United States during the past sixteen years. There have been engaged in this anarchy of lynching nearly 125 800 persons. "To check the present tendency it seems to me there are two duties that face us; First, for all classes to unite in an earnest effort to create such public sentiment as will make crime disappear, and especially is it needful that we see that there is no idle, dissolute, purposeless class permitted in our midst. Second, for all to unite in a brave effort to bring criminals to justice and where a supposed criminal is found, to see that he has a fair, patient, legal trial. "Let us heed the words of our departed and beloved chief, as he layup upon his dying bed, referring to his murderer: I hope he will be treated with fairness." 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The latter, instead of doing what any ordinary man would have done, viz. knocked him down, ignored the insult. Donovan was a lucky man, for if Mac had hit him he would have been carried away on an ambulance stretcher, wondering whether he had been struck by a blacksmith's hammer or kicked on the jaw by a horse. The Australians have raised $257 41 and it behooves all American admirers of poor dead Peter Jackson to show their appreciation to his former self and to his memory by donating to the monument fund. However large or small the amount, it will be thankfully received by the undersigned, your name and the amount published in The Freeman and the same forwarded to the monument committee in Australia. We will receive from one penny up, and will withhold names if desired. We will publish a clear statement weekly in the sporting columns of The Freeman and for reference relative to the financial standing of the following committee apply to the Capitol! National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind. 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Joe has been the bugaboo for nearly every fighter of note, and it was though Gardner would also say "No, thank you!" to a proposition like Walcott, but instead has agreed to a match. The fight at Baltimore the other night between Joe Gans and Steve Crosby was stopped by the police in the twelfth round. Referee Manbe award'd the decision to Gans. The men were pretty evenly matched, but Gans was inflicting considerable punishment upon his opponent when the police interfered. The bout was scheduled to go twenty rounds. --- At this writing the prospects are encouraging for the raising of a snug sum of money in this country to aid in erecting a monument to the memory of the late gallant Peter Jackson. In the next issue of The Freeman the committee hopes to be able to publish the names and amounts of a large number of charitable sporting gentlemen, who are as anxious for the monument to be erected as the Australians are. --- New Orleans, La., Special.—A creditable performance was given by the Fisher minstrel company on the 16th inst., at the Longshoreman's Hall. The pickings of the first part were: Miss Lela Chapman, in "Mid the Green Fields of Virginia." Miss Chapman is very capable as a singer and her services are much sought. Messrs. Lepinay and Bonnecaze, in their song and dance act, "The Swells of Fashion." At the close of the first part, a large picture of the late lamented President McKinley was displayed and "Nearer My God to Thee," was sung by the company. In the olio were Mr. Ernest Holmes, "Silence and Fun." Mr. Gabe Hole and lady, "I can pick the winner with my eyes shut"; Chapman and Holmes, "You can't fool me no more." Lipinay and Boudecaze, acrobatic comedians and contortionists. These last named gentlemen won rounds of applause. "The one act skit 'Aunt Hannah's Reception,' brought the show to a close. At this writing the Longshoreman's strike is still pending. The Y. M. C. A. is about to go into larger quarters. RACE One of the finest lodge buildings in Columbus, Ohio, is that owned by the colored Odd Fellows. There are 15,000 Afro-Americans in that city, who pay taxes on $500,000 worth of real estate. L. O. Baler of Englewood, N. J. President of the Colored Men's Sunday Club in that city, and for eight years a messenger for Fred S. James & Co., Insurance Agency, was a delegate to the High Court of the Ancient Order of Forresters which recently adjourned in Troy, N. Y. He was the only colored man in the convention. The colored people of Chestertown, North Carolina, own and control property to the amount of $35,000. One grocery store, one jewelry shop, two ice cream saloons, two churches, two parsonages, and many of the people are striving to buy more property. There has been over 3000 lynchings in America during the past twenty years, the majority of the unfortunates being colored. --- Colonel Isaac Rivers of Chicago has been reinstated as a letter carrier, from which service he was ousted eighteen years ago, because he was a Republican. Postmaster Coyne issued the order last week and Colonel Rivers is now as BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." 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 frauds 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. 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Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard, we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clad several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using a recommends Ozono as the King of it to take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinks some Hair. It will make short, hard your head of all itching, worrying so and Scurl can not live after Ozono hie from falling out. 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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—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. 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Sawyer, of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera island. Bahamas. Capt. Sawyer, was born in the West Indies. In boyhood he followed the life of most colored boys in the Bahamas, which consists in diving for conch shells, sponges and fishes, and owing to the geography of the country, they spend the best part of their lives in small boats, crossing the rivers, bays and sounds which honeycomb the island. Eighteen years ago the captain went to sea in deep-sea vessels. He educated himself and mastered mathematics so that he could solve the intricate problems of navigation. He then became a navigator, and was seen here in the West Indies schooners Brothers and Sarah E. Douglass as navigator of these --- --- guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also are dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one died in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser call Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively sky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesh hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair any 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 up 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 hide 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 vessels between the West Indies and Baltimore in the pineapple season. When the Douglass entered the pineapple trade this season Capt Sawyer was appointed master by J. W. Culmer, of Nassau, who owns the vessel. Capt. Sawyer is a man of powerful physique. He is about 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 214 pounds, every ounce of which seems to be muscle and bone. He is built like a Roman wrestler, speaks English fluently and has excellent manners. He has a dark brown skin. He wears a natty blue yachting suit and cap. Vicksburg Interests. Vicksburg, Miss, Special.—The grand opening of the Bethel literary society at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday, Sept. 12 at 8 o'clock p. m., was indeed a grand success. Brooks' fine orchestra assisted by 25 selected voices furnished music for the occasion. The following program was rendered: Chorus, literary choral club, 25 voices; invocation, Rev. E. W. Benjamin; chorus, L. C. club; introductory remarks, by the president; music, by orchestra; recitation, "The Shadow on the Wall." Miss Alice Laws; solo, "Sing Again that Sweet Refrain," P. R. Saunders; music, orchestra; dialect reading, Hon. W. E. Mollison; music, orchestra; paper, "The Negro as a Laborer and (citizen" T. J. Johnson; music, chorus, L. C. club; benediction by Rev. G. W. Porter, president of the society. GeoWilson and Miss Suriean Edwards were happily united in the holy bonds of wedlock last week. Miss Delphine Moore and H. F. Arnold were married Wednesday, Sept. 18. We bespeak for them a bright future. Burrell Mitchell is on the sick list, at his home on E 1st East street. Mrs Alice Fountain has been on the sick list several days, but is improving. Rev. A. M. Johnson, D. D., pastor of the Jackson Street M B church, while attending the National Baptist Convention at Cincinnati. O. was hurriedly summoned home on account of the illness of his wife, who, we are pleased to report, is --- BEFORE. AFTER CHRISTOPHER E. NO. 10 WILLIAMS, N. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s 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 lon "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, be a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine 00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same r. 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." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 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 $8 no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, le Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package r, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has er name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon R. R. W. E. E. ess, was in the ss, in the inter- Stringer monu- oung is daily Chas. 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FREEZERINE BEZER WHILES & CLEMENS WITHHELS & CLEMENS FREEZERINE Invaluable for the COMPLEXION Applied to the Face, Neck, Arm and Hands, or when used upon the body, it exhales a delightful fragrance, liness and cultivate taste. Under its use the roughest skin is made to rival the youthful beauty. Used by all first-class Tonsilstones Artificial 36 per cup by mall 36 per cup AGENTS WANTED KUHLES & CO. MT.CLEMPNS.MUCH. L.S.AYRES&CO. FOR ONE CENT That's all shopping in Indianapolis will cost you if your dry goods wants may be expressed on a postal card. If you want Samples of DRESS GOODS they're yours for the asking, state your favorite colors and about what you want to pay. L.S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. He'd spent his life within the town, With all its noise and bustle. Where trolley cars ran up and down, And all was hump and bustle. Down and a darn he went for rest. But could not close his lids. He lay all night and cursed the pest— A lovely katydid! Mrs. Florence Wayne is visiting at Chicago. The Olive Club will give a ball October 22. Fred Thomas visited friends in the city Sunday. Miss Frances B. Spencer has returned from Martinsville. Mr. and Mrs. H L. Sanders went to Louisville Sunday. Mrs. Drusetta Jackson, of Evansville, is visiting her parents. Geo W. Stubbs candidate for Police Judge is an old soldier. Carter Smith and S. G. Givens are seriously ill at their homes. The Zenda club danced at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening. L. H. Willhite of Madison, S. D., was the guest of relatives last week. Mrs. Mary Lindsay and Mrs. Alice Matthews spent Sunday at Chicago. Mrs. Mary Ann Keller has been appointed matron of the Alpha Home. Howard Huffman has returned from a visit to his home at Harveysburg, O. Mr. Albert Shipp of Columbus, O., was the guest of Miss Maude Bass Sunday. The Rev. C. M. Thompson, pastor of Wayman Chapel, spent Sunday at Chicago. The Rev. D. A. Graham was the guest of Mrs. Kate Claiborn, in Bright street Monday. The Woman's Club was entertained Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jas. Shelton. Geo. P. Stewart Publisher of the Recorder is seriously ill at his home 414 Indiana Ave. Simpson Chapel Epworth League held the first of the fall series of meetings Thursday night. W. Allison Sweeney has returned to his first love thoroughly repentant. He promises to be good. The East End Sewling Cirioe met last Friday at the home of Mrs. Jane Bell in North West street. Dr. Colley, of Cincinnati, was the guest of W. H. Fielding and W. H. Huffman last Sunday. Mrs. Minnie Frazier, of Muncie, came last Sunday to visit her parents, Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Elbert. Mrs. E. A. Cooper and daughter are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper in North West street. Mrs. E. C. Booth and son have returned to Chicago after spending a week at the home of Bishop Grant. Mrs. O. A. Finley and daughter Edith have returned from a visit to New Albany and places in Kentucky. The West End Sewing Circle met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Retta Moss in North Missouri street. Mrs. R. D. Beck died at her home in W. Eleventh street Tuesday night. Her former home was in Paris, Ill. Mrs. Sallie Tandy has returned to the city from an extensive visit to friends in the East and reports a pleasant trip. Mrs. Sallie Robinson and daughter Emily have returned from Kentucky where she has been visiting her parents Thomas A. Wynn candidate for Councilman from the Seventh ward is making a stiff hustle among his constituents. The Progressive Social Club were en tertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mattie Graves, 744 East Walnut street. The Young People's Aid Alliance of Bethel A. M. E. church met Thursday evening with Mrs. Celia Stewart, in Fayette street. Mr. and Mrs. Bain of Louisville, Ky., and Miss Jennie Sterrett of New Albany are the guest of Mrs. Wm. Harvey 1422 N. Senate Ave. Mrs. C. H. Parrish and Miss O. M. Howard, who visited Mrs. Lavinia Sneed, have returned to their home at Cane Springs, Ky. Harold C. Magrew candidate for Councilman-at-large is putting in some telling blows for the ticket. He is immensely popular. Mrs. Clara D. Ward, of Manitou, Col., is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. W. Strickland, 708 W. 11th street. Her husband will join her in a few days. The Rev. J. W. Carr preached to a large audience at the Second Baptist church Sunday night. Mr. Carr left Tuesday for his home in Savannah, Ga. Mrs James Turner entertained Tuesday evening at whist, in honor of Mrs. Corneilia Montgomery, of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Susie Thompson, of Chicago. The Brotherhood of St. Andrews will meet Sunday 4:15 at St. Paul's Mission' addresses by prominent speakers. Mrs. Kate Harper will render a solo. Mr. Troy Porter of Paris, Ill., was in the city Saturday shaking hands with his many friends and was a pleasant caller on The Freeman. The Freeman always welcomes Mr. Porter. Misses Lulu and Ernestine Ray of Cincinnati, were the guests of Mrs. A. H. Henderson, Sunday. Mrs. Mamie Scholey, who has been the latter's guest, returned to her home Sunday night. Rev. D. A. Graham of New Orleans, La., was in the city this week and was a pleasant caller on The Freeman. Rev. Graham is pastor of St. James church in New Orleans and has been to Chicago to attend Conference. Mesdames Benjamin Thornton, Roxie Bell, Maria Spears, Susie and Ella Williams, Alice Frazier and Nannie Wright, and Misses Mamie Chavis and Mamie White formed a party to Chicago, last Saturday night. Mrs. May Wright Sewall will address the Young Men's Prayer Band at 3:30 p. m., at Bethel A. M. E church Sunday. Mrs. Sewall was announced to speak before the band on a former occasion, but was prevented doing so because of a severe hoarseness. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Simpson Chapel held a meeting at the church Friday night, at which Mrs. Spurrier and daughter (white), the former the corresponding secretary of home missions for Indiana, delivered addresses. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served. Sewing School. Emma Edwards branch school 1211 Lewis street, Mrs. Mattie Green, manager ladies, Give her a call, the latest improved tailor system taught; $10 time unlimited. Take advantage of time before limited. We teach hand and machine sewing, basting, joining, pressing, matching plains, figures, seamless waists,rench darts,double under arm gores, double hip-springs, finishing. Cut and sew for your self while learning. An evening class, $1/4 square North Massachusetts Ave. depot. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson pastor. The pastor will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. A grand literary and social entertainment will be given at the church Thursday evening, October 3. A fine musical and literary program will be rendered for the benefit of the church. Admission 10 cents; refreshments free. The public is invited to all services, and all who come will receive a cordial welcome Two Souls With a Single Thought. A very pretty wedding occurred Thursday evening Sept. 25, at the Methodist church, Lafayette, Ind., the contracting parties were Miss Elsa P. Powell a charming young society belle of that city and Mr. Wm. H. Lillard of Indianapolis. The young couple were tendered a reception at the bride's residence and received many valuable presents. They will made their home at present at the Parker Hotel, 317 and 321 W. Michigan street Indianapolis. Contest for Ministers. We take pleasure in calling the attention of our patrons to the grand and generous offer made by the Surprise Store. The proprietor of this energetic and reputable company has decided to give a $35 suit of clothes to the most popular minister. A vote is given with every twenty-five cents purchase of merchandise and the same can be voted either by the pastor or any of his admirers. This is but an effort to secure your patronage and our people should spend their money with stores like the Surprise Store, who ask and want your patronage. The Surprise Store is located at Indiana and Senate avenues and The Freeman requests that you give them at least a part of your trade. SIMPSON CHAPEL ITEMS. Last Sunday was a great day at Simpson. The entire day was devoted to THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. JOHN G. FORT, Preprietor. CHARLES HAHN. Manager. The Fort Meat Market WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Fresh& Salt Meats Chickens and Game 323 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana New Phone 3455. Emancipation services. At 11 a. m. the pastor preached a Thanksgiving sermon, showing how wonderfully God had led and prospered us as a race; at 3 p. m. the Woman's Relief Corps and Delianey Post, G A R., attended in a body, more than a hundred strong, and were addressed by the pastor from 1 Sam. iv. 9. "Be strong, quit yourselves like men, and fight." The sermon was well received and highly complimented. At 8 p. m. addresses on Emancipation were delivered by Messrs. G. L. Knox, J. T. V. Hill and Gurley Brewer. The large audience present was highly pleased and the addresses interesting and profitable. The Sunday school is growing. The superintendent and teachers are making it a point not only to be on time, but to open the school at 9:30 a. m. exactly. It is their earnest request that the parents send their children promptly. Mrs. M. S. Johnson, having recovered from her recent serious illness, will be present at 9:30 a. m. each Sunday and hopes to meet all of her old scholars. President Knox and his vice-presidents held the first Epworth Leage meeting since the discontinuance of the midweek meetings on Thursday evening, and are much encouraged at the outlook. Special pains will be taken to make these league meeting of profit, and the friends are cordially invited. The official board meetings held on Monday night showed every department of the church in pretty fair condition. During the five and a half months since conference the sum of $1,106 48 have been raised, and forty-eight additions to the membership. Three additions this week—Mrs. Dora Cole, of Lebanon, Tenn., Mrs. Hattie Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Lacey. of Covington, Ky. A cordial invitation is extended the friends of Simpson to attend a prize concert to be given on Wednesday, Oct. 9th, by the Stewards of the church and the Investment and Savings Association. A first class program has been arranged. Lieut. James Thomas is the president of the association, succeeding Dr. B. J. Morgan, who recently resigned. Tomorrow is Missionary day. Sermon at 11 a. m. on "Missions," and at night the "Freedmen's Aid Work." Come and bring your friends. Old Dr Drummond. After years of patient study and experiment, has given the world a preparation which is an absolute and permanent cure for every form of illness. It is used in bottles, enough for a month's treatment, and will relieve the worst case from the first dose. Sent by express upon receipt of price. by particulars and testimonials of wonderful cures. A Chance for Young Men. The Phelps Hall Bible Training School, conducted in connection with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, offers exceptional opportunity to young men who wish to prepare for the Christian ministry. An especial building containing 40 sleeping rooms and also a chapel, library, reading room, office, and three recitation rooms, is set apart for the Bible students and for their instructors. The faculty is composed of some of the strongest men in the country. Special lecturers are engaged to give a regular course of lectures during the term. Teaching in the Bible School is free. The cost of board, including fuel, room, light, washing, etc., is $8 per month, and students who are willing can work out a portion of this, thus leaving as a rule only $5 or $6 to be paid in cash. A few who have no money will be given an opportunity to work out all their expenses. Lack of means need debar none. The school term begins September 10, 1901. Students wishing to enter school write at once for catalogue and further information if desired, to Booker T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee. Ala. 3-75 WATCHES BELOW COST We have 200 watchs with you, we wish to dispose of in the next 60 days and will sell them for $3.75 each, a price far below the listed buying case watch, with a genuine richly jewelled American model movement, guaranteed for $3.99. Send your name and address and we will send this and another special offer. Send your name and address and we will send this and another special offer. If found satisfactory pay express agent $7.5 and charges and the watch is yours. A 20 year guarantee and a charm with each watch. Mentions size, desired hats or genus. Order now before they are all gone. Gift & Co. WASSON'S Autumn Millinery THE opening display is continued, re-enforced and made more beautiful by a number of new arrivals. So many complimentary things have been said about this marvelous show of millinery beauty that we can add little to the compliments of our public. What we urge upon you is to visit it while the decorations are still in place and revel in the dreams of fashionable hats from Paris, London, New York and our own designers. SUCH a lavish array of imported costumes, tailored suits and autumn frocks from the leading designers of the world has never before been placed on view in this section. Evening and reception gowns, exclusive and elegant shirtwaist frocks as chic as a Paris style touch can make them, jaunty tailored suits in novel effects, shown nowhere in Indianapolis but here, and no two alike—we've guarded your interest that respect. As for the wraps and coats, they are superb, from the courtyard Louis XI style to the swell Newmarket, taking in the fetching little coats and the three quarter lengths. We have them all and ask you to see them H. P. WASSON & CO. Muncie Items. Muncie, ind., Special.—The Eutopian Literary Society opened Monday evening for the season. Mrs. Lyons is ill at the home of Mrs. Hester on S. Beacon street. Mr. M. Harris left Monday for an extended sojourn in the East. The memorial services which were held Thursday of last week were participated in by Rev. Coleman, Johnson, Jones, Dr. Cooper, Norrel, Prof. W. H. Stokes and L. A. Fletcher at A. M. E. church. Mrs. James was called to Lima, O., Saturday to attend the funeral of her niece Miss Lizzie Nelson. Mr. Clore visited his daughter Mrs. Willis at Middletown last week. Mr. Willis Summerville was called home on account of serious illness of his father. Don't imagine that all hair preparations are alike, Quite the contrary. Some never do what is claimed for them. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow has been on the market for so long that there is no doubt it witt do everything we claim for it. It is the most genteel preparation that any one can use on their hair. It is most delicately perfumed and when thoroughly rubbed into the scalp and well brushed through the hair it cannot fail to cure dandruff and make the hair straight, soft and beautiful. It invigorates the scalp producing new growth and stops the hair from falling out. Try a bottle and you will be sure to be pleased. Only 50 cents express paid to any address in the U. S. Druggists also sell it. Address, Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. THE MARKET New York, Sept. 24 — Cotton futures closed at $11.90; cotton futures closed at $11.90. Bar 765; December, 7. 68; January, 7. 69; February, 7. 88; March, 7. 70; April, 7. 70; May, 7. 722; June, 7. 722; July, 7. 722; August, 8. 3; c; c; mild muff, g; c$; Sales, 41 bales. Kidney Sufferers! For $1.00 I will send Sure Home Cure that cured me of kidney trouble of long standing. I will give relief. No problems with the ALEX SNODGRASS, 1344 So Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA. Our Pants Creaser will keep your pants in perfect shape. Package by mail postpaid, 104 JOHN F. RARN CO., 148 High St., Chicago, IL. BONEST MEN NOT AFRAID TO WORK can make Big Money making Spring Beds to order. We furnish material, instructions and outfit free. ORDWAY & CO., 84 S. St., PEORIA, ILL. TRICKS 387 Tricks by Mail. 104. Address John G. Scheidr, Cleveland. le Pan-American-Akron-Route. Send your address to W. W. Richardson Washington and Illinois Streets, Indiana polis, and obtain attractive Booklet of Pan. American Exposition and the Akron Route COLUMBIAT Colored Lady and Gent Agents Wanted For Our Wonderful Frozen Perfumes Exclusive territory given. Send 15c for sample and terms of contract. You can make more money at odd times than many do at regular employment. Other specialties to follow on which agents will have first all. Address PARAMOUNT NOVEL GOW INDIANAPOLIS, IA $1.00 30c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. Dr.JosephH Ward 485ᵃ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1944~Old Phone 1939~ Become a member of the National Afro-American Maritimal Bureau box 1028, Milwaukee, Wis. For the next days FREE. Enclose two-cent stam Buchanan, READING DIRECTORS New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES R MINISTERS THE E STORE minister in the city, we will make a fine is given with every purchase of 25 cents. s October 1st. Flanner & Bud THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRT 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York BEST • ERVICE CONTEST FOR M AT THE SURPRISE S For the most POPULAR colored minister in the suit of clothes valued at $35.00. A vote is given with Contests Starts October Flanner & Buchanan. 320 N. Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST ERVICE FAIR PRICES For the most POPULAR colored minister in the city, we will make a fine suit of clothes valued at $35 00. A vote is given with every purchase of 25 cents. Contests Starts October 1st. Men's all-wool suits. $4 98 Men's black worsted suits satin lined worth $18, our price. 11.50 Boys' all wool suits. 4 98 Men's working pants. 79 Men's dress pants. 1.98 Men's extra fine worsted pants. 3 48 Our $10 raglan overcoats are swell. See them. SHOES Ladies' tailor made suits. extra nice black and blue, very latest style jackets, suit. $4 98 leader for our opening, we will offer any of our extra fine tailor made $15 00 dress, Saturday for. 9.98 Our $10 00 line will be offered for Saturday only at. 6 98 We show a fine line of fall jackets at a very low price. SHOES Men's all leather shoes, guaranteed. $1.25 All goods guaranteed as represented at THE SURPRIS Corner Indiana and Senate Aves. and V 50 dozen $1 shirts with suspenders to match, while they last. . . . . . . 50c at R P R I S E ST O R E Aves. and Vermont Street. THE SURPRISE STORE Corner Indiana and Senate Aves. and Vermont Street Colored Lady Agnts WANTED to sell Corsets, Tailor-Made Dress Skirts and Petticoats. Write for Catalogue: 2210 and 2212 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Mention this paper]. WANTED Every reader of this Paper to use our Combination Pen and Pencil, sample by mail for six two cents stamps. Address A. H. JONES & BRO BLACKSTONE, VA. HAIR SWITCHES ```markdown ``` like cut 32 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of 300 buc a single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Catalogue. T.W.TAYLOR 39 Congress St., DETROIT, MICH. [In writing please mention The Freeman] Printing Office and Newspaper FOR SALE Address H. AUG. GUESS, South McAllister, I. T. MANTEL of all Kinds Give us a trial. — 245 Massachusetts Avenue. New 'Phone 1747 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 3 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE PILES A sure guarantee if you use RUDYS Suppository PILE Matt. Tharp, Matt. Tharp Graded Schools, Stateville, N. C., writes: "I can teach them, I can play them, I can fight them, Dr. S. M. Drer, Bavek Row, Bavek Row, Dr. H. D. McGill, Clarkberg, Teen, writes: 'If you have found no remedy to equal your fees, Fate, 50, you should be drugged. MARTIN RUDY, LASTCASTER, PA."