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Adver tising Returns from The Freeman are the Convinci g Proofs of its Circulation THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 41. NEWS OF MEMPHIS AS GIVEN BY THE FREEMAN'S REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. GOOD MEN ARE SCARCE. WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING Marriage of Dr. S. L. Mitcham and Miss Ida Mae Gibson-In the Whirl of Society-General News Notes. One of the prettiest shows ever produced in this city was Mr. Lew Hall's Rag Time Opera, at Church's Auditorium, Sept. 30. This was the closing performance of that superb company. Each act was a winning feature. In the closing one was contained a strong dramatic caste which was well acted. The doors of this magnificent structure will be opened again to the public in about three weeks. It is being remodeled. There will be seen at this theatre some of the best talent of the country. News Notes. Houston, Tex., Special.—Rusoo and Holland Georgia minstrel headed by the only Billy Kersands exhibited here last Thursday the 10th inst., to a crowded house. The performances were grand in every respect and the people went away INDIANAPOLIS IND., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1901 8 DR C. L. PURCE. President State University, Louisville, Ky. from Sweeney and Coomb's Opera House very much pleased with the show. This coming Monday the 14th inst., Sell Bros. & Adam Forepaugh circus will exhibit, here, they have been advertising very heavily here and it is to be hope that they will have a crowded tent at both performances. Misses Sarah Everett and Alberta Perry celebrated their birthday on the 19th of last month at Miss Perry residence 1007 San Felipe street. Card games and dominoes were the chief pleasure of the evening and a late hour an elegant refreshment was served. Many of their friends were present. Miss Julia Abbott 2510 Lamar street gave a mite party at her residence on the 2nd, for the benefit of a contest for which Miss Abbott is one of the contestants. A grand bicycle contest came off at the Odd Fellow hall last Saturday night. Mr. W. H. Smith, Jr., has come back to the city after spending three months vacation visiting El Paso, Dallas, Waco and San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Morris Wilson return from New Orleans, Sunday after spending two and half months with his parents. Read The Freeman the king of Negro journals for sale by Chas. Denmon corner of Main and Congress or by Jas Samuel Green correspondent 512 Main street. Rev C. H. Smith and his flock entered their new church. A few Sundays ago Mr. Rufus Mills ex-runner for the Rice hotel went to Marlin for a short stay. Misses Carrie Fairley and Mibridge Beans of San Antonio are in the city the guests of Miss Prince Ella Williams of the 3rd Ward. Chas. Denmon the up-to-date news boy will deliver The Freeman to any address in the city. Any one wishing any news to appear in The Freeman will please see our correspondent Jas. Samuel Green, 512 Main street. Sidney Carrington Isles, Esq, is spending a few weeks in Galveston. Sidney is missed very much from the Houston society circles. Tampa News. Tamps, Fla., Special—Messrs. Griffin and Curry and H. M. Brown tonsorial artists on Central Ave., are doing big business. Miss Belle Munson, a well known young lady of this city, left last week for Thomasville, Ga., her home. Miss Munson expects to attend Tuskegee Institute in November. Mr. L. R. Thomas spent a few days in Orland last week visiting friends and relatives. We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Dawkins in the loss of their little child, Mercia Lee. It was sick only a few daves. Among the excursionists down last week from Gainsville were Miss Mamie Player sister of Mr. Willie Player and Hattie Player. During her stay she was given a pleasant surprise by some friends. The pastor and members of Mt. Sinia A M. E. Zion church are proud of their new bell. They have also begun the erection of a bellfry. Mr. Henry Jordan and son of Orlando, brother and nephew of Mr. Willie Jordan of this city were down on a few days visit to this city. Mr. W. A. Gordan, Central Ave., grocer, is doing a good business. George Neal expert meat cutter is in his employ. Miss M. M. Allen teacher at Keystone was in the city last Saturday looking at friends and relatives. She returned last Sunday. Mr. Antonio DeSoto of Havanna, Cuba, past through the city last week enroute to attend the Tuskegee Normal Institute. We are proud to say that there is one large firm in Tampa which employ only colored help. It is the largest electric works and ice house of R. Mugge. Some of the most important positions held are those of Miss Lizzie Butler book-keeper, Mr. W. H. Green and E. J. Marshal are in the electric department. Read The Freeman. Interesting Notes. Battle Creek, Mich., Special.—H. A. Mitchell has gone to Grand Rapids after spending a pleasant summer at the Post Tavern. His many friends regret his loss. Mr. and Mrs. L. Stewart left Sunday for their home in Hot Springs, Ark., after spending a week with their many friends and relatives. We are proud to say that they lost no time while they were here. The Young Men's Social Club gave a grand ball last Monday night, which was largely attended by their many young friends. Sleepy Bill Goodall is in our midst, but we will wake him up. Little J. A. Mitchell, better known as "Pet," is on the sick list. What will the lodge do? Burt Beeler returned some time ago from Mexico, where he has been for sometime, and to prove to the people that the West is bad he tried to kill himself a coon. After shooting four times he gave it up. Pap Connors has got himself an ice wagon. Chas Cook is getting along nicely and will soon be able to attend to his duty. Mr. J. H. Holmes has just returned from Buffalo, where he attended the Head and Second Waiters' convention. He also gives a favorable report in behalf of the side PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 85g.; ONE YEAR. $ waiters. Lookout for Burt Stewart; he is a hot member. We have him at the Post. Pap Moore is also at the Post with a hot foot as usual. He represents Louisville. If you see him coming, lookout; he is a hot one. Garfield Williams is on the sick list. While Uncle Billy Cook will leave us for Buffalo we hope he will remember the Post; but don't get stuck. Dversburg Items. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Rev. J. H. Foulkes, for the first time in the pulpit of this church, gave his congregation an excellent sermon. There was a large attendance. Vance high school opened last Monday a scholarship of 160 pupils. Rev. M. S. McCalley preached at Low Hill last Sunday. Rev. W. H. Hesse gave to the congregation of Tabernacle Baptist church one of his excellent sermons. Messrs. Bud Fuller, Ed Foulkes and Percy Slysby have taken their departure for Pueblo, Colo., where they will make their future home. Mrs. Martha Cowles, who has been spending a few months with her sister in Kansas City, Mo., returned home last Thursday. M. M. Alston is up again. Geo. Talley had the misfortune of losing one of his children last week. Mrs. Alice Dorsey and daughter Willa, who have been sick, are able to be up again. The Fair-Grown Club No. 2, the co-workers of Johnson Chapel C. M. E. church, will give an entertainment at the U. B. F. Hall, Monday night, Oct. 14. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—Rev. Lewis, presiding elder for this conference year, held the first quarterly meeting at Jackson Street A. M. E. church Sunday, Oct. 6th. The collection for the day was $2130. Miss Hattie Coleman is suffering with a severe attack of neuralgia. Communion services were held at Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6th. An excursion from Rushville came to Muncie last Sunday, the occasion being a game between the ball team of that city and a local team of Muncie at West Side Park. The Hod Carriers' Union will have their first annual sermon preached at Jackson Street A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13, 1901. Eagle band will furnish the music. Miss Jesse Rhodes is visiting relatives in Anderson, Ind. Silvanius Benson and E. Martin have returned from a visit to the Capital city. They report an excellent time. Mrs. Will Rider suffered an attack of tonsilitis last week. Will Rider visited Portland last week on professional business. Mrs. Minnie Eibert Frazier has returned from a visit to her parents in Indianapolis and has gone to housekeeping on East Chas. street. Melvin Harris has returned from an extended visit in the East. Mr Charles Weaver has returned from Petoskey, where he has been for the past three months. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have moved from East Jackson street to South Beacon street, where their friends may find them in the future. Notes from Hope. Hope, Ark., Special — Miss Hassie Wilson has gone to Texarkana, Ark., to visit Mrs. Lewis, her sister. The Upton League of the C. M. E. church held quarterly meeting last Sunday. The rally of Mt Olive Baptist church was a success; $100 was raised. Houston Poindexter, an old and respected citizen, died last Sunday after a short illness. He leaves a large family. You can always find The Freeman at Major Thompson's grocery store. Notes. Carrollton, Mo. Special—Miss Dollie Thompson was accompanied by her father Mr. Henry Thompson, Miss Maud Triggers, Mrs. Ida Elliott and Mrs. Violet Reynolds, will leave for Fayette, Mo., Monday to attend the State Association...Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Washington were in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday...Quite a number attended the conference of the A. M. E. Church, in Glasgow, Mo., last week. IN MISSISSIPPI THE NEGROES ARE EDUCATING THEIR GIRLS AND BOYS--COLLEGES LIBERALLY PATRONIZED. THE HOPE OF THE RACE Is In Their Education-News of State, Church and Society--Items of Interest from The Freeman Agent. Vicksburg, Miss., Special. — Misses Mand Hinton, Rosa Buck, Minnie Bankston, Lizzie Foote, Leather and Minnie Graham left, Monday night, Sept. 30, for West Point, Miss., where they will attend school Mary Holmes Seminary. Miss Lucy Bowman left over the A. & V. R. route for Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 30, where she will attend school at Morris Brown College. Mrs. and Miss Lela Winly departed over the A. & V. for Atlanta, Ga. Sept. 30. Mr. Joe Foster died at the residence of his uncle, Rev. S. W. White, Jr., on South Mulberry street. Monday night, Sept. 23, after a lingering illness. His funeral was largely attended at the A. M. E. church, of which he was a member, on Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Rev. G. W. Porter officiated. Rev. Amos Johnson arrived home, last week, after spending two weeks in Cincinnati attending the National Baptist Convention and other points in the city, including Buffalo, N. Y. Rev. Johnson is much improved by his extensive trip. Mr. James Goodwin arrived home Monday night, Sept. 30. Mr. Goodwin has been absent from this city for five years, which he spent in St. Louis, Mo. Miss Geardine Marshall departed over the A. & V. route for Jackson, Miss., Oct. 2, where she goes to attend school at Jackson College. Mr. L. C. B. is looking quite melancholy. A delightful entertainment was given Miss Rosa G. Buck at the residence of Mrs. Louisa White, 105 Mill Street, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p. m. before her departure for Mary Holmes Seminary. The following are those who had the honor of enjoying the pleasure of the evening: Misses Elnora Bissel, Pearl Bias, Leola Foote, Lela Porter, Lizzie Foote, Lula Buck, Rosie Carroll, Willie Buck and Bertha Carroll; Messrs. Frank Dorsey, James Carroll, Hezekiah McFarland Thomas A. Buckner. After an enjoyable bill of fare had been served the guesses proceeded to the train to bid Miss Rosa Buck and others good bye and God speed. Miss Lula Foote departed over the J. & M. V. R. r. route for Straight University Saturday morning, Oct. 5th. News Notes. Demopolis, Ala., Special.—Rev. F. W. Riley, pastor of the A. M. E Zion church at Jefferson, Ala., is doing great work for our kind Savior. He has gained over sixty christians the past week. Central Alabama Conference will convene at Jefferson. Members, get your chickens fattened for those good looking preachers. Presiding Elder E. L. Martin has come to hold his last quarter. We hope this will not be his last time. We invite our dear beloved Presiding Elder Martin to come to see us again. Rev. Ross Reese, pastor of the Baptist church, had a rally and received $80.00. Good, good, my brother. Rev. W. Wilson's rally was a success. They raised over $65.00. Mrs. Queeny Mitchell is visiting friends in Demopolis Miss Christina Smith and sister, Mrs. Lake, from Tuscaloosa, is visiting friends in Demopolis. Miss Minnie Jones and Miss Frances Locket, of Selma, have returned home after spending a pleasant trip in Demopolis. Miss E. R. Brasfield has returned home after spending a week in the country visiting her relatives. Lookout Demopolis is on a boom. Girls, Elder kiley is a single man. BISHOP TURNER AND MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Has He Succeeded? Is He Equal to the Emergency? Has He Accomplished the Bulk of His Project? THE FINANCIAL CONDITION, ETC. WHO IS BISHOP TURNER AND WHAT HAS HE DONE?--QUESTIONS OF MERITORIOUS CONSIDERATION--A SCHOOL OF MUCH PROMINENCE. . Morris Brown College was founded in 1880—twenty-one years ago. In matter and character was little more than a common High School. Her growth has been ordinary to six years ago. Though ordinary it appears to have been solid and secure. Is bounded on the east by Howell, west by Boulevard, south by the Boulevard two story, brick (white) school, also by tenant houses, north by Houston street. Four acres of land, more or less. Two wings, the north of which was erected and dedicated November, '85, at a cost of $9,000. The south wing was erected in '91 at a cost of $9,000. The land cost $3,500. Furniture $600. From 1880 to 1896 about $27,500 was put into this property. Teachers and salary was a little more than one-third what it is now. 1897 Bishop Turner, supported by a strong corps of leading men from over the State, saw the necessity of erecting the main building. Knowing the strength of Georgia, as he did, having founded the work here, and above all it may be said he saw a chance to make an opening for young men and women from Africa. With the Voice of Missions as aid and with the ear of the American Press as doubtless no Negro ever had. He appears to have been inspired in every prayer, each sermon, conversation, lecture and like Cato of old, in his speech Carthago Deledua est. Morris Brown must be put on the basis of a college both to matter, character and accommodations with the other institutions of this country. How well he has succeeded, let us see. In the fourth annual Conference of Georgia he plead for twenty-five trustees and two laymen instead of nine. This was granted. Many of his close admirers doubted the wisdom of such a thing. It was an advertisement to say the least. Instead of thirty-six tried friends in the State, the school had 108. Having appointed a new man for President who appears in every way to have been the man to act in harmony with this great sire and to give life, character, shape and tone to this future Mecca of Negro information in the future. The faculty was enlarged from eight to nineteen persons and with this an item of $2,100. A $3,500 mortgage being on the school brought serious doubt to the minds of the most thoughtful as to whether we would be able to ascend our Alps. The plea for Missions in Africa and general claims of the church appeared to add gloom to darkness. No sooner had $3,500, the mortgage, was paid, the Executive and Trustee boards were urged to erect the main building. By so doing we could connect these wings that had been standing alone for fifteen years. First, for the reason "That instead of an enrollment of 500 students, we must have 1,000." Secondly, "The storms that are so constant in this section, it does not appear wise to have these wings stand alone." Thirdly, "That school must not be the laughing in the junction of those great thoroughfare as the pedestrians of the other race pass by." Is he equal to the emergency? We here give vent to an expression which never before went from our lips. It was generally understood in the church "that Bishop Turner was an expansionist, a race leader, an African emigrant, and a writer." Having followed two of the ablest financiers on the bench of Bishops, both the men of Georgia as well as the bench doubted the wisdom of the plan laid by this great projector. Many of the coolest and clearest minds of the District sought in a quiet way to defeat or remove from his mind this project. The greater their opposition, the more determined and resolute be became. Once in an Executive board meeting, said he, "Brethren, that main building must be erected if the school has to close for twelve months or more." I've made up my mind to give the President and ministers appointments as pastors for the building must go up. We must borrow the money at $5½ per cent. There became such a stir in Georgia, such an uneasiness to the future outcome of this affair till the charter of the school was being looked up. Advice was being sought from the founders. The matter was finally carried before the House of Bishops at Wilberfore, Ohio. On the injunction that the charter would not admit but a $5,000 loan. Legal advice was demanded in the board. When all doubts as to what we could do or could not do were appeased, a few months later an Associated Press dispatched an the great dailies throughout the world: "Bishop Turner lays prostrate with a stroke of paralysis, in Savannah, Ga.; a second stroke may end his life." By letters, telegrams and all sympathy that could be thrown around him and medical skill, he came to Atlanta where we thought the battle would be ended. Slowly he improved. After weeks and months, though a slow process, the Conference of this State, the best and most far-seeing of whom, against his will, asked that Georgia be made an Episcopal District; on account of the stroke of paralysis and for the hope we have of erecting the main building of Morris Brown College that Bishop Turner be returned. Bishop Turner doubted seriously the wisdom of this THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. project. Having considered the sources of opposition for thirty years, both in church and state and the crush in Savannah, we judge he was made to feel that "my life and fight of opposition is now over, being returned to my childhood days." But Hannibal was never more determined to go into Trans Alpine Gaul or Cyrus to reach Babylon, Caesar to cross the Rubicon and Cicero to crush out the vigilance of Cataline, than some of the leaders were to stand by him in this great project. Bishop Turner was returned at the last General Conference with no other hope than to erect this building and put it on a University basis. Have we accomplished the bulk of our project? The main building is completed less the furniture and a little interior work THE RAILWAY AND A MUSEUM P. which is being done. The building is 93x140 feet. It is five stories high. The chapel will seat 700 people, 1,000 with gallery. Dormitory 50 rooms; 80 rooms in the building. Mr. R. E. Sharrow, a young man less than 35 is superintendent of the work. The building is erected in modern style, the gas fittings, water accommodations, scientific construction of rooms, laboratories, ventilation, spacious halls and stone trimmings and tower with its observatory and scientific situation make it one of the most acceptable of its kind ever erected in the South for the darker race. To date we've had more applications than we can favorably consider from a financial point of view. There is every reason for the fact that our enrollment will reach 750. All praise to Bishop Turner and his coadjutors. All praise to the faithful laymen. rode behind him. Organizations in Africa; two rica and two in South. He was founder of corder." The "Voice of his personal property church." "Turner's Pol excellent exposition in the Methodist church forty-five years. A pearican Emigration" with Nashville, Tenn. in 1815 is the ablest production from his trenchant p "The Supreme Court United States," is w masterpiece of history from that man who had tory of this govern years. The fact that Bishop the Theological Dep The financial condition: We have borrowed only $10,000 with five years to pay the same. Bishop Turner saved $1,000 secured two and one-half years ago which was turned over to the M MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE, Atlanta, Ga. banking firm. Bishop Smith donated $200, the trustees, at last commencement, paid $5,00 each, the total of which was $448. When all of this had been paid out we found ourselves very much in need of $2,000. Bishop Turner consented to mortgage his house and lot for the amount. We have five years to lift the mortgage on the college of $10,000. Can Bishop Turner lift this mortgage or leave it so at the close of this quadriennium, no trouble will come from it? We judge the fu- ture by the past. A $3,500 mortgage was removed from the college under his administration. $2,450 have been added to its running expense under his administration, and every dollar of each has been paid to date. With the increased donations, with an active man in the field as he appears bent on placing, with a tax of $5,000 on Endowment Day, and $2,000 on May Day and if the boarding department pays as it has been doing under the administration of President Henderson what prevents our paying the paper off when it is due. The donations from the Annual Conference can not be less in the future than in the past but greater. The Bishop can not be less vigilant in placing Presiding Elders and pastors, that no uncertain sound may come from any source. With careful management and business like tact there will not be a dollar due on the mortgage at the next General Conference. Who is Bishop Turner and what has be done? He was born in 1834 at Newbury Court House, N. C. Was licensed in 1853. Was appointed chaplain in the United States Army August 10, 1863. Was appointed chaplain in the regular army September 3, 1865. Was elected General Manager of the Book Concern at the General Conference of 1876. Elected to Legislature of Georgia twice. Was elected Bishop in 1880. As a Bishop he has served Mississippi, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Michigan, Bermuda, Georgia, Alabama, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cape Colony, Orange Free State South African Republic and Natal, Vermont and California. Has crossed the Atlantic ten times. Rode in the Royal Procession, second carriage from Queen of Spain, while men worth millions t t t P c e s h i l l a T v s t t t t s h s s T t a M M J A H rode behind him. Organized four conferences in Africa; two in West Africa and two in South Africa. He was founder of "Southern Recorder." The "Voice of Missions" was his personal property until sold to the church. "Turner's Polity" is the most excellent exposition of law produced in the Methodist church in the last forty-five years. A pamphlet on "African Emigration" was delivered in Nashville, Tenn. in 1876, to my mind is the ablest production that ever came from his trenchant pen. A booklet, "The Supreme Court Decision of the United States," is without doubt a masterpiece of history and literature, from that man who has known the history of this government for forty years. The fact that Bishop Turner has put the Theological Department on a sound and paying basis with three competent professors at a salary of $75 per month is no ill omen in this section. Allow me to say here, whatever may be said, Bishop Turner is THE HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE, Atlanta, Ga. master in Georgia. His head may get wrong but his heart is generally right. Atlanta, Ga. R. D. Stinson. News Notes. Mineda, Tex. Special.—Pierce Nickens was sick last week. He is a compress man. The weather is warm again. Mr. Andrew McCalla traded his horse for two last week. The colored people in this part of the country are too quick to have one another arrested. L. H. Barnett, pastor of the M. E. church, is booked to take a paper October 5th. Mrs. Hannah Brown gave a nice supper on the 28th. She wants to raise money to get her brother out of the penitentiary. Read The Freeman every week, everybody; Sandy Anderson agent. Hope Jottings Hope, Ark., Special.—There was a big rally at Mt. Olive Baptist church, Sunday, Sept. 29. They raised $102 for the church. The public school of this town opened Sept 29 Dr. L. H Steele of Marianna, Ark., lectured at the A. M. E. church on Tuesday night in the interest of his profession. Miss Hassie Wilson is visiting her sister in Texarkana. Miss Ida Fuller has returned home after a three weeks' stay in Texarkana. Subscribe for The Freeman. Your can find a copy of The Freeman at Maj. Thompson's store every Saturday. When in need of groceries goto Maj. Thompson's. The members of the A. M. E. church stormed their preacher, Rev. L. T. Traylor, Tuesday night. The storm came up so sudden and without clouds. I don't think he has got over his fright yet. Mrs. Sol. Wilson made a flying trip to Texarkana on Sunday, Sept. 29 Big minstrels were at the opera house Oct. 1st. Get a copy of The Freeman from Maj. Thompson; only five cents a copy. There is a big storm predicted. Lookout, Presiding Elder Stone. Subscribe for The Freeman; Maj. Thompson agent. Duluth Correspondence. Burtin Correspondence. Duluth, Minn., Special — Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore, of First avenue West, gave a very pretty informal dinner party, last Wednesday evening, in celebration of their marriage. The house and parlors were beautifully decorated with cut and potted flowers. As the guests entered the parlors, under the strains of sweet music, it seemed for a moment like the invasion of Marius and Sulla into the Roman palace of God. The banquet room was lighted with candles and delicate lights of blue and white. The table was apropos to the occasion, with privateers placed at each plate and a costly center piece of American beauties, completed the table decorations. For style and fashion the costumes of the guests were perfect and strictly up to date. The ladies were handsomely attired in robes of pink satin, taffetta and Beatrice, low cut and short sleeves. The gentlemen wore Tuxedos and vests to match. Some of the noted guests from abroad were Mr. and Mrs. E Harris, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dawson, Chicago; Mr and Mrs. S. Douglas, Seattle; Mr. and Mrs. J. Eckles, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Alexander, Chicago; Mr. Richardson, Pittsburg; Mr. W. M. Dawson, Duluth; Mr. W. M. Hillman, Duluth; Mr W. M. Chandler, Chicago; Mr. E. Comly, Duluth; Mr. B. G. 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Garrett is headwaiter with a crew of fifteen men. This makes this hotel employ about seventy waiters. Samuel Dawkins has returned to Spartansburg, S. C., after a three months' stay at Brevard, N. C., as headwaiter of the principal hotel there. James Boyd is the efficient headwaiter at the St. Charles hotel, Little Rock, Ark. It is said he makes a "good bouncer" in cases of necessity. B. B. Blakemore, of Chicago, who formerly owned and managed the well known B. B. restaurant, served a banquet, last week, in that city for the Union Investment Company at his cafe, 2958 State street. The affair was a credit to all concerned. Rev. B. T. McCall, of Handley, Okla., suggests that all patriotic Negroes wear a photograph button of James B. Parker, the Negro who gained a place in history by his heroic act in Buffalo—striking down the late president's assassin. John Lennox has returned to Detroit from St. Clair. Mr. Lennox was head-waiter of the Oakland hotel the past summer. He left to visit the Pan-American before going to Florida, where he will take charge of one of the hotel dining rooms this winter. Mr. R. Bass has been head cook at the Cushman house, one of the finest resort hotels in Petoskey, Mich. His family has also spent the summer in Petoskey during his stay. They will return to their home in Grand Rapids in a few days. W. J. Brooks, who has been cooking at Rolingbrook, a resort, during the summer, passed through Grand Rapids, Thursday, on his way to Kalamazoo, and then to Buffalo to the exposition. To Head and Second Waiters. Brethren and Friends—Absolutely I feel that it is my official duty to call your attention to the Head and Second Waiters' National Benefit Association. I only trust you will consider this article, and that it may take effect on each and every individual who is not a members of this association. I beg you to unite with us. I assure you it will be beneficial to any one, and will bring you in touch with some of the best men in the country to day. Our beds are getting hard, and we are compelled to turn over often. Have you noticed the discussion among practical hotel men that has been brought before the public in the Hotel World for the past several weeks? Among the many proprietors only three have preferred colored waiters, but our brother in white have the preference, and the waiters likewise. You see where we are drifting, and the only remedy I can suggest is we must get in union and stamp out all evil and incompetent waiters. To do this we must cooperate together and discuss things of practical value and become more interested in each other. We must unite ourselves together and live as one, and try to compete with the standards of to-day—both plans—especially European. If you wish to become a member of this organization your application will be highly appreciated by the president and body likewise. Address W. Alonzo Looke, Halliday house, Catro, Ill.; meantime enclose joining fee, which is $2.00, and receive the by-laws and constitution, and strive to answer roll call at the next annual meeting. Mention The Freeman when writing the president. dro ak Headwaiter Alblon Hotel. Augusta, Ga. The Buffalo Convention. The second annual convention of the Head and Second Waiters' National THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUST Benefit Association, was called to order September the 23d at 2:30 p. m., by the president, W. Alonzo Locke. Invocation by Rev. Johnson, afterwhich the president ordered the roll called; there were present about twenty-five delegates. The president's report was then read, it was moved and carried that the report be received and adopted; the remainder of the afternoon was then taken up in reading communications and other routine business. The convention adjourned to meet at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday the convention convened in the afternoon and evening. Wednesday the 25th was the most interesting day of the convention that being election day, resulted in as follows : President, W. Alonzo Locke, Hotel Halliday, Cairo, Ill.; vice-President, E W. Harper, Mansion House, Brooklyn N. Y.; Treasurer, W. B. Keys, The Genesee Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.; Corresponding Secretary, E. C. Holland, Clarendon Hotel, Zanesville v. ; Recording Secretary, L. J. Rice, Dayton, O. DRIFT OF SENTIMENTS "The Lord'll provide," he said And sat around; While others pushed on ahead And sought and found. He waited in idleness-- "The Lord'll provide, I guess," He said when the gray wolf's prowled, And "the Lord'll provide, I guess," He said when the wild wind howled Like a fiend unbound. "The Lord'll provide," he said When they came and found The rags on the broken bed. Where he tossed around; He that waited in idleness Said "the Lord'll provide, I guess," As they looked and sighed-- "The Lord'll provide, I guess—" And the Lord did, at last, provide- A hole in the ground. --Chicago Record-Herald ```markdown ``` The colored people have not yet learned to acknowledge and respect their leaders; every fellow wants to be head, wait little fool, your time has not come yet, and without a change it never will. —Greenville News. || || || Let us learn to make good use of the opportunities which surround us rather than fret and complain about those at present not accorded us.-Dallas Express. |||| The life of the true christian is a constant demonstration of the fact that "the path of the just is as a shining light more and more unto the perfect day."-Shreveport News. # The headlong pursuit of pleasure never added very much to any race. State Capital. --- The world is still governed by moral ideas—justice, truth, virtue, piece honesty, fidelity. So long as the king eternal, immortal, invisible is upon the throne of the universe there is hope even if it is far from immediate realization This republic must yet be the model government of all the earth.—Christian Banner ```markdown ``` Until the colored man changes his condition and position, it is useless for him to look for that consideration and respect that is accorded to his more fortunate fellow citizen. The Negro must not conceive the idea that he has no friends among those now in supremacy neither must he entertain the belief that fortunes will come to him without efforts on his part, or that his citizenship will receive the proper recognition without an improvement in his moral and political attitude.—Detroit Informer. --- The Negro press shapes and molds public sentiment in the Negro's behalf, and every family should consider it as indispensable. Better do without some of the necessaries of life than to be without a Negro paper. It is paving the way for the future of our race.—The Colored Citizen. || || || The Negross should get closer together; help each other in their undertakings. Stand for what is right and condemn what is wrong.—Topeka Plaindealer. --- What little sense Ben Tillman has is due to the fact that he nursed a colored woman when a baby, and that a being in the image of God could loose all gratitude of kindness shown is to be deplored —Colored Statesman. Prosperity and the "full dinner pall" are noble legacies left by our late lamented President, to say nothing of his unselfish piety and noble-heartedness. Bibb Sentinel. --- Before the Negro, as a race, can command the respect of the commercial world, he must prove himself capable of manipulating business, as other men. Or in other words, he must be able by his ability to demand a business place in the commerce of business life.—Tribune Press. ```markdown ``` When a man gets anarchist before his name the community in which he lives should invite him to a necktie party.—Sedalia Times. || || We hear a great deal now-a-days about idle and vagrant Negroes, notwithstanding the notorious fact that America's most prolific and most incorrigible vagrant and tramp is the white man. We do not say this in defense of the Negro vagrants, for, though there were ten white vagrants for one Negro vagrant, it would nevertheless be infinitely better for our race if we had not even the one.—Houston Van. 11 11 9 Yes, it's a good thing; boom along the subscription for a home for the Patriot Parker. It is better than raising a monument to Peter Jackson though they both used their fists.—The Living Present. DOBBS AND MILLER DRAW. Baltimore, Sept. 30.—Bobby Dobbs, the colored lightweight of Minneapolis, and Herman Miller of Baltimore fought twenty rounds to a draw before the Knickerbocker athletic club tonight. Miller was badly cut up as a result of the heavy punishment he received but Dobbs did not suffer to any extent. --- "SHINE" RUSSELL WINS ON A FOUL. Richmond, Ind., Sept. 29 — "Shine" Russell and "Kid" Grim met near this city last night for a twenty-round go. The fight was pulled off across the Ohio line, near Westville, and a large crowd attended. Russell, whose home is Alexandria, was given the decision, after fifteen rounds, on a foul. HANDLER OUT IN ONE ROUND Trenton, N. J., Sept. 30 — What was to have been a twenty-round bout between Joe Gans of Baltimore and Joe Handler of Newark at the Trenton athletic club tonight was bought to a quick conclusion by Gans knocking out the Newark man in the first round. Handler was knocked down four times by the colored man and finally went out for good. Handler opened the round with jabs and short leads but Gans easily evaded him. He then rushed and as he did so he hooked him with the left on the jaw and dropped him. Handler arose, but sparred wildly and was again put down. He was very groggy when he regained his feet barely able to defend himself and down he went again with a short swing on the chin. He arose quickly and Gans then rushed and planted his left cleanly on the jaw, sending the Newark man down again. Handler got to his knees and staggered toward the ropes when he toppled over and was counted out. Time of round two minutes. Jim Watts has gone to Richmond, Ind, where he expects to get on some fights. --- GANS KNOCKS OUT M'CONNELL. Baltimore, Md., Oct. 4—Joe Gans of Baltimore knocked out Dan McConnell of Philadelphia tonight in the third round of a bout scheduled to go eight rounds. Gans did as he pleased with McConnell. --- A writer in the Cincinnati Enquirer has the following to say of the Walcott-Gardner fight: The decision in the Walcott-Gardner contest at San Francisco on Friday night was a big disappointment to the friends of the Lowell boxer. On his performances in the ring in the last few months Gardner looked like a good betting proposition to beat the Barbadoses Demon " Kid Carter put it all over Walcott the last time they met, and Gardner's subsequent victory over Carter made it look as though Walcott was doomed to defeat in his go with Gardner. Walcott is another Fitzsimmons in the matter of luck. He may appear to be hopelessly beaten and then come out with flying colors. There is no question but what Gardner would have whipped Walcott had he fought him as he did Kid Carter. Carter was always a tough nut tor any of the middle weights to tackle, but Gardner went around him like the proverbial cooper around the barrel, and gave him the worst licking he ever got in his life. He showed that he had a stiff jab and a winning punch. He worried Carter with the jab and then went after him with a straight punch, and by this method of milling completely put the Kid to the bad. It would interest the sport to know what was the matter with Gardner in this fight. There are many who still believe he is the colored man's equal. if not his master. Copies of the Freeman may be found at the Capital City Drug Co., Saturday of each week 111 Monroe street Montgomery, Ala., 5 cents per copy. COLORED NEWSPAPER FREEZERINE HUILES' SUPPLEMENT FREEZERINE HUILES & CO. SUPPLEMENT ST. MICHIGAN Delightful as an Abstictic KUHLES & CO. MT. CLEMENS. MICH. HAIR SWITCHES 9 like cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. 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Use of measure—solid acate, 14 lines to an inch, 272 lines in a column. Special position 25 percent aditional. No advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing discount, professio al and business cards. Reason able discount for long time and space. Reading notes 15 per line. Special rates on WR-TE Urs. 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, OCTOBER 12, 1901. ALABAMA'S CONSTITUTION. It will be more than a notion for the citizens of Alabama, either white or black, to live up to the provisions of the new constitution. In the language of the street, they will have to "come clean" if they faithfully subscribe to its many exacting provisions, excepting that class that served in, or are the descendants of those that served in the wars enumerated, viz., the two wars with England, the Mexican war, Indian wars, specified and the Civil war. This fair faced constitution is but skin deep When one thinks of the opportunities Negroes had for serving in the wars enumerated the almost hopelessness of the situation is realized. The civil war the greater opportunity for Negro soldiers, waged from the North southward making it difficult for Southern Negroes to join the army of the North, and of course they were not expected in the army of the South. The few serving in the South were the exceptions, not the rule. The genius of these latter day constitutionists is here noted. Again the lawmakers of Alabama show their ingenuity at reducing the Negro vote when they make every possible crime in the category of crimes an impediment to the voting privilege. And it is here again that "false is fair" or "fair is false" when the verdict of courts is depended on in fixing the criminal status of the race. Some courts, and we are sorry to say it, have the reputation for elasticity. It can be seen where they could serve as mere adjuncts in the vote reducing business by criminalizing the race. We trust not to strain the propriety of things by making the assertion, since courts in their rulings should be held above reproach. But this is not what is reported from some sections of the country, where Negroes are hustled to penal institutions as the result of court forms without its actuality, and where slight misdemeanors are magnified into gross crimes, and where every possible expedient is resorted to to make clear the record of some other individuals. It is to be hoped, however, that these insinuations of court irregularities are but insinuations, and that the advertised intent of the constitution, which bears on its face indications of efforts at political purity, and moral advancement is the true reason for these late constitutional conventions. It may be presumed that if Alabama, if the disfranchising States mean what they say as to the attempt at political purity, the Negroes will not complain though they be the greater sufferers. But is that what is meant? If it is meant as a vote of disrespect for Negroes, as such, then, in view of the contagion, it certainly behooves Negroes to get together on some line of action, whether it be to reconstruct their lines of procedure or to prepare to abandon the country. No one thinks seriously of abandoning the country, hence the other horn of the dilemma is to be seized, that is, if these latter day lawmakers are really actuated by good motives. "Some how or another" it must be made manifest that the Negroes are doing their utmost to relieve the situation. Not until that time comes will it be known whether these reputed assaults on the manhood of the race be for weal or woe. It may be a long period to wait, but the race THE FRL. AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE. knows what it is to wait and hope. But after waiting, then what? Miscegenation, the intermarriage of the races is interdicted by the provision of the constitution of Alabama. Those who find themselves in that "unhappy" state are disqualified as voters. It is here again that the Negro is aimed at, notwithstanding it takes two to make a contract. The Negroes are a little too sensitive in the miscegenation business, however, forgetting the fact that both races are involved; they are equal sufferers. They hold to the presumption that its the Negroes that are aimed at, as we have already said, and in the absence of other testimony, 'guess its so.' The Alabama constitution makers, as if to exhaust their ingenuity, have added a property and an educational qualification for its voters, which, of course, further reduces the possibility of running the elective franchise gauntlet. However, they were considerate enough not to make the matter cumulative, but provide that either three hundred dollars in real estate or personal property as a requisite or the ability to read and write in the English language any portion of the constitution. Either of these are hard propositions under some circumstances. There is some good that will result from the very ugly looking state of affairs. The Negroes will not long remain ineligible owing to these latter provisions. The other provisions call for a better citizenship. They will meet a happy response in due time. Taking it all in all these iron-clad constitutions will build better than they know. They will pave a way to that greater citizenship through the stern lesson of adversity, which, at the most, can be but momentary. THE ELECTION. Charles A. Bookwalter has been elected mayor of this city by a majority ranging between 1500 and 2000. His election is no surprise to the people for they had grown sick and tired of the Taggart regime and only awaited election day to throw it off. While Mr. Taggart was not the candidate, yet from the fact that he had for so long held the city in his clutches he found it an easy matter to dictate his desired successor to the mayoralty-ship of six years standing. Mr. Maguire, the shadow, in the language of ante election days was but Taggartism over and over again. He promised nothing; no reforms; simply swallowed the whole Taggart business, bolus, treacle and all. The people were not inclined that way; hence the disaster. The colored man played his part well. He was cautious to a commendable degree and moderate in his utterance, bearing in mind that beyond the political strife there stood the racial welfare. It is to be hoped that the unkindnesses born of the late campaign has dissipated with the victory, and that they will not take root and grow to confront us in a more terrible form at some future day In the present condition of affairs in the South it is most important that the Negro recognize his true friends even if these friends happen once in a while to be found outside of the Republican party. We believe it will help the whole cause in the South if the Negro would let it be known, in no uncertain way, that he feels grateful to such men as ex Governor Thomas G. Jones, who has stood up in the interest of the Negro in such a mainly way during the late constitutional convention in Alabama. Governor Jones spoke out fearlessly in favor of education of both races, against lynch law and for the Negro to have a fair chance at the ballot box. We believe, further that it would help the cause of our race in the South if, perhaps, the national administration could once in a while recognize the services of such men as ex-Governor Jones Think or say what we will we must recognize the hard, but stubborn fact that when it comes to the vital matters of education, exercising the right of franchise, protection in the courts, our people in the South depend wholly upon the liberal, high toned Southern white man. Mr. Henry Watterson, the celebrated quill driver of the Courier-Journal of Louisville, Ky., has been with us in person and in spirit. His long letter in the Sentinel, Tuesday morning, on the Goebel affair is very interesting, if not convincing, reading. We have the highest authority for stating that so far as there is any truth in the reported interview with Booker T. Washington sent out from Washington and Chicago, regarding his advice to the President that only the best class of white men be appointed to office in the South, is wholly without foundation. So far as Mr. Washington has given any advice at all it is that the best class of men regardless of color be appointed to office. Mr. Washington is not in politics, and will not permit himself to be drawn into political discussion and political activity by any influence whatever. We are assured on this same high authority that President Roosevelt intends to do the fair and proper thing regarding the Negro race during his administration. The degree of LL D., which was conferred on Booker T. Washington by Dartmouth College, a few days ago, was the first degree of Doctor of Laws that has been conferred upon any colored man by a New England college, and it was a noteworthy fact that it was conferred on the occasion of the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the graduation of Daniel Webster from Dartmouth. The wisdom of allowing colored men a share in shaping their own political affairs will not be questioned. James N. Shelton, the very efficient chairman of colored contingent, was ably seconded by such men as Gurley Brewer, Wm. M. Lewis, W. W. Walden, Isidore Blair, W. H. Jackson, J. H Lott, W. E. Henderson and others. A legislature is to be elected next year. Tuesday's victory will go a great ways towards determining the political complexion of that important body. The Democrats gave utterance to sentiments during the campaign that bore no good for Negro voters. Burke, Ryan et al. doubtless wish they hadn't done it. The song that Silas sang: Sung to the meter of "Its all over now" Bishop Grant, who has been in the city a few days, will go to Washington in the very near future. He will call on President Roosevelt, whom he holds in very high regard. Drs. Elbert, Furniss and Ward helped to hold things down at the great wind up. "It looked good to see the harmony." The Sentinel says "the colored troops feought nobly." Sarcastically or otherwise, it goes The last meeting by the colored Republicans brought all recalcitrants into camp. For God's sake don't let 'em get away — James N. Shelton. Fairview and others, if you please—no mortgage on the air. Practically the whole Republican ticket has been elected. The Iron Leaguers are a happy set. They helped to do it. Bungaloism has been hit hard tn the solar plexus. The Negroes pay a "fe ×" taxes. Mr Ryan. Mr. Lewis, Editor Freeman: Dear Sir—We were glad to welcome you as the representative of The Freeman to the Thirty-third Annual Session of the General Association of Kentucky, and I take this method to express my appreciation of the painstaking care with which you have undertaken to give special notice of our meeting in your issue of August 31. Baptists in Kentucky and the United States will doubtless read with no little interest what you have to say of the greatest meeting known to us in this State. Great in numbers, great in union and love, great in gifts, great in influence, and I think I may say great in purpose for the future. From this time on Kentucky as well as Virginia, Georgia, Arkansas and Texas, must be reckoned with when matters of annual gatherings are under consideration. I have been for quite a while of the opinion that the Freeman should devote more attention and space to the doings of the 1,800,000 colored Baptists of the States for they and theirs (people of Baptist prolivities) I think constitute far more than one half of the 9,000,000 of our population. Do you not think, Lr. Lewis, that it will pay the Freeman to think a little of us along with its much thought of other denominations? "The sun shines bright in my old Ken- tucky home," just over the Ohio from where you Hoosiers live, and being so near you and having so large a number of people who read, you do well to speak to us as you pass by, and especially to let the Baptists see that you are going to "tote" square. JOHN H. FRANK, Moderator. Rev. Dr. John H. Frank, My Dear Sir and Friend—You will pardon this long delay in replying to your letter of the 18th ult. Permit me to say that I am pleased to know that I to some extent satisfied you in the effort to set forth the doings of the great Baptist church in your State. Your position, in some sense, the head of the church in your State, lends significance to what falls from your lips, as it applies to the church. This fact assures me the esteem in which The Freeman is held, as well as my feeble effort. Your plea for the greater consideration of the church by The Freeman, owing to its wide circulation, is received in the spirit in which it was uttered. It certainly pleads guilty to the charge of neglect, not studious, however, of the 1,800,000 colored Baptists in the country, which, of course, has been to the financial disadvantage of The Freeman Your reminder will serve to bring about a satisfactory attitude, it is hoped, to you and your denomination. Trusting that you will continue a tall light in your old Kentucky home, as has been your history, and more—that the rays may be reflected for good all over this land regardless of denomination, I am, very respectfully. WM. M. LEWIS. NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR CHARLES A. BOOKWALTER. SHOT BY WHITECAPS. Fifteen Negroes, Including Several Women, Wounded, Four Fataly. Lewisburg, Tenn., Special—Fifteen Negroes were wounded, four of them fatally, by whitecaps near Caney Springs, a few miles from here, Saturday night. Several of the wounded are women, one of whom had her eyes shot out. Numerous thefts committed in the Caney Springs vicinity recently have greatly aroused the community, and the whitecap organization, it is said, is the result. Thirty five Negroes were returning in a body from a festival, and were halted at the end of a bridge by men wearing white masks and armed with shotguns and pistols. The name of each Negro was demanded, and upon answering several were allowed to pass. Finally one, instead of giving his name, fired on his questioner. The whitecapper fell, and his comrades poured a volley into the Negroes, who fled, leaving the wounded behind. The whitecappers, after the fusillade, left in buggies, carrying the wounded member with them. The identity of none of them is known, though the authorities are making every effort to apprehend the offenders. Tuskegee Notes Tuskegee, Ala, Special—The shoe making division made more than 300 pairs of new shoes, and repaired more than 600 old ones, during the past school year. This institution is preparing to make an exhibit at the Charleston Exposition which opened December 1, 1901 Darthmouth College, one of the oldest and largest of America's educational institutions celebrated the Centennial of Daniel Websters graduation last week. The exercises were impressive and the celebration on a grand scale On Wednesday Sept. 25, the degree Doctor of Laws was conferred on Principal Washington by president Tucker. In 1896 Mr. Washington was given the degree of Master of Arts by Howard College Irontoh Items: Ironton, Mo., Special.—Mrs. Nellie Lankford is visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis. Mr. W. H. Boyd, who has been spending vacation with his parents, left on the 29th for Tuskegee, Ala., where he will re-enter the Normal school. Mr. Boyd is a young man, who possesses excellent talent and his host of friends wish him a crown of success Mrs. Lewis Fletcher is anticipating a visit to St. Louis in the near future. Prof. J. C. Staten has moved his family from Farmington, Mo., to our little city; where they will reside for a while. CONTEST FOR MINISTERS AT THE SURPRISE STORE 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. Conests Starts October 1st. THE SURPRISE STORE Corner Indiana and Senate Aves. and Vermont Street. Flanner & Buchanan. 320 N. Illinois St., bet. 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Mr. Blaine was in the city on business. Mrs. Feagans has gone to Kansas City. Read The Freeman and keep posted with the times. Pay for your papers when you get them and will always come on time, and you will find Palestine items in them. Dock is the agent. Whenever you don't see him call at Charles Green's, next to the postoffice, and get a copy. C. W. Wilson has accepted his same position at the Tremont hotel. Sam Wren is bell-hop at the Faulkner, formerly the Nolen. Mrs. John Johnson has arrived. Chas. Greene is always ready to give you a hot lunch, and Votie Williams says that he will supply you with groceries. John Hunter and Ben Carson will keep your hair out in the latest style, and for an evening drive Tom Hall has the rigs for you; so don't kick, but patronize your own color. Chas. Williams has been sick listed. Messrs. Melvin Lancaster and Lafayette Catlette have opened a shaving parlor underneath Dr. Robert's office. Sam Hatch is agent for the Voice of the Silver Fleece and Leaf. The Freeman is the only illustrated colored newspaper printed. Only 5 cents a copy. Mrs Jennie Helflin has moved to Marlin Texas. Jack Williams, the head waiter at the Faulkner, is an admirer of The Freeman. There was no preaching in the city last Sunday night, all the ministers were out of the city. Call on Dock McMeans for The Freeman. Queen City Notes Cincinnati, O., special—Mr. Crittle, formerly proprietor of the famous Bullitts Restaurant, 322 George St., dropped dead at his home in John St., last Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the 9th St. M. E. Church, near Freeman Ave. He was for several years a faithful member of the Cumminsville M. E. Church. He loves a loving wife, daughter and many friends to mourn his loss. Rev. Puknell officiating....Dr. I. N. Ross left on Tuesday evening for Ironton, O. where he goes to attend the northern Ohio M. E. Conference....Rev. Wm. Coleman of the A. M. E. Church at Lockland, leaves next Tuesday to attend Southern Conference at Toledo, Ohio....A grand reception was given at the 9th St. M. E. Church in honor of Dr. M. C. B. Masn and wife on last Monday evening. The distinguished guests of honor were Dr. H. D. Proud of the Union Baptist Church, Dr. I. N. Ross, of Allen Temple, Rev. R. E. Harper, of the Presbyterian Church, Dr. A. J. Dehart, Rev. J. J. Jackson of the Friendship Baptist Church, Rev. Purnell, pastor of the 9th St. M. E. Church, and Hon. Geo. W. Hayes. At a late hour all left having expressed themselves of having spent a delightful evening....Mr. Isaac Overton and wife of Covington, Ky., and Mrs. M. A. Johnson of 573 W. 6th St. visited friends at Lockland last Sunday....Mrs. Gussie Evans, of Dayton, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. 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Note--Professional and others should bear in mind that letters, etc., in tran it between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE.--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Backhurn, Mrs Lecta Moss, Miss Laura Cook, Miss Ama Russell, Miss Laura Fernando Misa A F Miss Lena Kinney Miss Lillian Thomas, Mrs Mattle Kinney Miss Bess Lee 2 Wade, Mrs Mattle Payne, Miss Rose Wade, Mrs Daisy Patterson, Mrs Lulu 2 Wilson Mrs Annie Fra, Mrs Lulu Wade, Mrs Eva GENTLEMEN 8 LIST Alston, Ladson L Avery, Dan Arnstrong, R Barbour, B Brown, Richard G, B 2 Brewer, H illard Ostry, Francis Clermont, Frank Crownwell, J Dissues, J Fuller, W. E Fisher, S B Fisher, S B Fernando, Jas Franklin, George Won, J Honley, Angel Hughes, Ed Hull, Harry Pampel, G (G) Brown, Ernest Hunshreys, W A 2 Jones, Piccolo Jordan, J Johnson, Sam Johnson, William E Lee, RE Lee, Jerry Leach, Joseph Lewis, Chas Majors, Dr M A Manning, John Massingale, Harry Massey, George Massey, M McKay, Theophilus W McGruder, Ambrose McCameron, Heurry McGruder, Richard Nicholas, Ralph Patrick, Frank Perrin, Sidney Pittman, J O Price, J W. Paul, Oscar Prince, H M Quine, George Simm, J M Sims, J T Smith, Jessie Sherman, Edward The Foster The Foster, R W The Tutts Van Slack, Henry Wite, J Williams, Bert Wise, James Woodard, Sidney Wright, L, J, L. Wige, J Williams, Lewis Wige, James Wilson, Riehard L King & Bush's Minstrels — Liberty, Tex. Oct. 12; Hemstead, 14; Bryan, 10; Waco, 16; Hearne 17; Palestine, 18; Calvert, 19 A RABBETT's Foot Comed. — Galvanesville, Fl. 10; Palakha, 14; St. Augustine, 15; Grea Cave Springs, 16; Jacksonville, 17; Fernando, 18; Lake City, 19 MARARA's Minstrels — Woodstock, Ill. Oct. 14; Rockford, 15; Warren, 16; Galena, 17-18 RICHARDS & PRINCESS' GEORGIA Minstrels Lohi, 15; Warren, 15; Payson, 18; American Ford, 17; Provo, 18; Mercur, 19 Tom the Tattler — We miss your interesting weekly letter. * * * * Peyton and Harris are filling an engagement at the Olympia Theatre, Galveston, Tex. * * * * Dudley and Ormes are in vaudeville, playing this week at Howard's Athe neum, Boston, Mass. * * * * When an actress speaks of her engagement you never know whether she is talking show or matrimony. Frank Clermont is sick with malarial fever symptoms and closed with King and Bush's minstrels at Frank-In. La. ```markdown ``` Cissel, Mines and Bumptey are still closing the olio with Harrison Brothers' Minstrels and making a decided hit. * * * * Lenconi and Scott's big dramatic company opened their season Sept. 22, at Blue Island, Ill., and report excellent business. * * * * "Is that a good show that's running in Orbans' Hall?" "Naw! Too goody-goody." But the show at the opera house is pretty bad morally, isn't it?" "Yes; that's a good show all right." Henry Troy and Prof. Frank Clermont of the King Bushs' Minstrels were highly entertained at Montgomery, Ala.. Mr. Troy meeting a few relatives while there. Mr. Henry Troy is making a special feature of that "Sunday Morn in Church" and "Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow." Frank Clermont would like to hear from Billy Miller, and he and Troy say "Hello" to Julius Glenn. Tom Logan and Ralph Devine. Say, Billy Miller was at Clarksdale, Miss.... you know the rest. Troy and Clermont. ```markdown ``` Lew Hall's Rag Time Opera Company closed their summer season Sept. 20, at Memphis, Ten., only losing four nights, playing six weeks at the Rialto, two weeks at Birmingham, and eight weeks at the R. R. Church's beautiful Park and Auditorium. The Company played strictly to colored people and to the very best in the South. Mr. Hall has had some of the best colored talent in the profession in his employment, such as Ben Hunn, John Green, J. E. Green, Henry Troy, Blain Bly, Eddie Foy Elliott, Ed. Hill, Gen. Liggins, Johnson and Reed, Will Jones, Louis Williams, Wm. Johnson, Kitchie the Japanese hand Balancer, Raghly Thompson, Bessie Gillam, Nettie Lewis, Ollie Williams, Ora Cuswell, Ella Carr and Pearl Crawford. The company has given the best satisfaction of any colored company appearing in Memphis, and undoubtedly Mr. Hall has made friends and is without a doubt the most popular comedian. The theatre closed Monday to the largest house ever assembled within its walls. On that occasion a bene- THE FREEMAN: AN LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER fit was tendered to Lew Hall, John Green and Eddie Foy Elliott. The house will open again on the 21st of October for an indefinite run. Mr. Church put 20 colored carpenters to work to put in a balcony, seating 700 people, and six boxes. E. F. E. 審 審 審 Notes and happenings of the Big Mahara Vaudeville, Operatic and Polite Minstrel Carnival—We are now in our 8th week and have no complaints to make from a business standpoint. Managers and people say we have the best colored organization ever in their towns. We have just finished our Copper Country Tour and all along the line nothing but praise from the people and press greeted us. The ladies' end of the entertainment is proving a big hit. Miss Hellen Ogden, our Prima Donna, receiving encore after encore nightly. Mr. Billy Young, our comedian, is catching them with his latest big song hit. "Get them Hot off the Griddle." LeRoy Bland nightly holds them with his "Polite Society Sketch." George Hamilton. "The Eccentric Fellow" has them falling off the seats, and Happy Jennie Barnes leaves the stage very well cooked. The show winds up with the twenty minute sketch, entitled "On Broadway," by the whole company, and is a very finished act. The Big Six Lady Sextelle simply puts them away to "the Good." The show has a few dates in Illinois and Iowa to play before doing the Pacific Coast. I might add that the ever welcome Freeman is eagerly looked for each week. Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, Fla. Notes—The Buckingham Theatre closed last Saturday night leaving Devine and Vaughn making a bigger hit with their musical act. All the performers are in fine trim and have signed to play with Chappel's "Rabbit Foot Comedy Company."...A "Rabbit Foot" Company played at Krauses Hall Monday night to a large audience. They left on their route Tuesday....Mae Fisher is with Chappel's "Rabbit Foot" Company, and sends regards to all friends. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Band and Vandeville Company—We are still meeting with success and every one seems to please the audience. A number of the company were entertained last Sunday at the residence of Prof. John Newbern and wife, leader of the Paris pers spoke highly of the Colored Band, saying it was the best of the three bands. Their selections were up-to-date and their execution grand... Miss Emma Thompson sends regards to the three men band, Glenn, Kemp and Goodall, say, boys, nothing succeeds like success....T. J. Wilson, formerly head-waiter at Hensner Baking Company, 214 State St., Chicago is now head-waiter with the Forepaugh Sells show. Capt. Archie has a few more new waiters... Chas. and Johnnie Stewart and Fred Johnson are still with the show and send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. * * * The songs in the Williams & Walker Show are always of interest, and the musical numbers in the show this season are unusually good. Bert Williams has a new song by Hogan & Accope, entitled "The Phrenologist Coon," which convulses the people. He also sings "My Castle on the Nile and "When It's all Goin' Out and Nuthin' Comin' In." In "The Leader of the Ball" and "When Zacharias Leads the Band" George Walker is afforded ample opportunity to display his versatility and portray the colored swell. Ada Overton Walker sings "Miss Hannah from Savannah," surrounded by a chorus. It usually takes from four to five encores. Another novelty is called "Good Afternoon, Mr. Jenkins." rendered by Alice Mackey. This song is by McPhrerson & Lemonster, two colored writers. They are also joint authors of "The Leader of the Ball." "Miss Hannah from Savannah" and almost all of the music used by "The Sons of Ham" Company. --- For next week commencing with Monday matinee. Harry Bryant's Burlesques is the attraction at the Empire. This company is popular because a liberal management believes in giving its patrons only the best. Its entertainment is refreshing and devoid of cheap sensationalism. The program opens with a new first part, the scene of which is laid in Atlantic City, and is called "Hotel Uproar." The olo that follows is a succession of pleasant surprises and comprises the greatest of all acrobatic acts the Two Judges: Bryant and Saville the musical merchants, who have some new wares to sell: Perry, Burns, and Perry, who throw life and spirit in an act of Celtic wit, music and dance; Lew Palmer in a sparkling act of monologue and imitations; the Misses Kennedy and Cohen, a clever duo in a budget of new songs and dances; and LaClede and Raymond in their new and original scenic act called the Society Circus. The performance concludes with a burlesque which is a satire on our Military, and is called Captain Beans of the Mule Marines. It is during the action of this burlesque that a large chorus of pretty girls, for which this company is noted, is introduced, also the lady baritone Miss Marion Blake, and the comedian that never fails to make you laugh, Harry Bryant. The company is supplied with all the scenery and electrical effects that any stage can accommodate. The engagement is for one week only, with a matinee daily. Moses W. Walker, former manager of the Pine Bluff Students Comedy Co., as well as of the Evansville (Indiana) "Arkansaw" Concert Companies, with Benjamin R. Fulton, leading soloist, drum major and monologue entertainer, with same companies, have been engaged to play a special engagement, and vaudeville, at Brooklyn, Ill. October 16, 1901. After this engagement they will sign for the rest of the season with some company out of St. Louis.. Clarksville. (Tenn.) Professional Notes—This season will be a banner one here in the theatrical circles. Crops good; prices no object. Money plentiful. Best shows on the road being booked. Time rapidly filling. Bookings up to date are: Elder's Opera House. Jas. Wood, manager. October 10, "Railroad Jack." October 26, "La Pearls', Combination." November, 7 "Crystal Slippers." November 12, "Side Tracked." November 14, "Madeline of Fort Reno." November 23, AL G. Fields in all his glory, with his troupe of eminent stars will hold down the boards to a No. 1 business. S. R. O. Sign annually for him. The Peters Opera Company which was booked for the 3rd inst., failed to put in an appearance, being handicapped en route. Managers of gilt-edge minstrel, vaudeville and operatic companies wire or write quick for open time. Best terms. House remodeled, everything new this season. No companies wanted that can not make good. Add Manager. Jas. L. Woods. Notes from Georgia Minstrels—We are still playing to good business nightly, leaving nothing but a continued bowl for return dates. The show seems to be gaining fame annually, the houses being sold before entering the cities. We took Seattle and Portland, Oregon, by storm, breaking all previous records. We met the "Queen of Hayti" in Seattle and Portland for a week and the kind of time both show members had can not be mentioned. * * * A match game of base ball was played at Portland, Oregon between members of the Georgia Minstrels and the Honolulu Company, the latter being defeated by a score of 8 to 2. * * * Dave Thornton and Geo. Hardin, Props. of the Richelieu Hotel of Portland, Oregon, are tried friends of the Georgia Minstrel Company. Prof. Elmer S. Dodd is instructor of the Colored Military Band at Portland, Oregon. * * * We reproduce what Chicot, the critic of the New York Telegraph has to say on the opening of Williams and Walker show, in New York last week: "Williams & Walker still exploit 'The Sons of Ham.' and this week they are crowding the Bijou Theatre, in the sad borough, while Samuel Tuck stands at the door and looks pleased at the spectacle of persons being turned away because the fire department will not permit them to enter. It is one of the weeks when the black friend and brother is given a chance to sit even in the boxes and they crowd about the house in droves, while singularly enough the marines from the Navy Yard are strongly attached to the place. Few changes have been made in the book this season and many of the old songs are retained, but some little new talk has been inserted and the attendants appear to enjoy the performance thoroughly. The laughter was almost continuous and every situation was regarded as a good one by those out in front. Williams is really a clever chap and is possessed of more unction than some of those who strut the Broadway stages and are accounted great. Some of his lines are capital and a departure from the regulation coon comedy. In one scene there has been a row in which he has not covered himself with gore and glory, but has been restrained from fighting. He complains that he was not permitted to avenge the insult and declared that the man who threatened him must imagine that he is one of the artful dodgers at Coney Island, where they sell three balls for five cents. Walker seeks to set the discussion at rest, but the other turns. "Let me tell you," he says earnestly, "he will never remember smoking cigars he gets for hitting this coon." This scene in the last act is one of the best they have written and is well provided with good lines. It has been used as the basis of an act for the regular houses, but seems funnier when taken in connection with what has gone before. The pair have some new songs, and Williams has dropped "She's Growing More Like the White Folks Every Day." He should put it back. It has not yet become stale and is a good number. In place of the fortune telling coon that was used in the second act he is now a head doctor and reads bumps. For this reason he has a song, "The Phrenologist Coon" that is as good as the other, but for an encore he has "My Castle on the Nile," which is one of the best things he has ever sung. It was enclosed a half dozen times the other evening and there was not a dissenting voice when he came out for the sixth time. It has good swing and is catchy as to air. The idea of a paraphrase on castles in Spain, but being of a darker tint than the don, he locates his castle in Egypt. Both sing the "Zulu Babe" and Walker has the song "The Leaders of the Ball" for his number. This is applauded, but it is not a good song. Ada Overton Walker has a song in the first act that is not bad, but in the second she sings tresomely of "Society." Lloyd G. Gibbs sings "Beyond the Gates of Paradise" and another selection well, and Alice Mackey has a tremolo like the sound of a penny whistle. Anna Cook sings through her teeth, an experiment which is not pleasing, and Pete Hampton does better with a song in the first act, the best part of which is the chorus. There are but two specialties. One of these is a small Chinese bit by George Catlin, who makes up too white, and the Reese Brothers, who are assisted by Fred Doulglass in an acrobatic and gun juggling speciality. This last is well worked and the acrobatic stuff while unpretentious, is neatly accomplished and shows improvement over last season. THE DARK SOUBRETTE. A new departure is the dark soubrette. Ada Overton Walker has developed a sprightness and comes close to being the regular farce comedy soubrette. This is something new in this class of show, and while the experiment is not wholly successful, it marks the trend of "coon" company. This company has already made a big advance over the old octoroon shows, and now more sweeping changes are apparently under way. Some of the people act more than formerly and some of the lesser members of the company give some small attention to the reading of the lines. Ada Overton reads badly yet, though she is commencing to acquire some skill in facial byplay. She appears to be afraid to let her voice come out. Lottie Williams does better in this regard and gives quite a clever performance. She has a certain distinction not possessed by the rest and shows greater vivacity than the other women principals. Anna Ross plays an old woman's part badly and the remaining women are all in the chorus. The chorus is lighter in tint than ever before. There is one girl with brown hair who used to be in the Isham forces, and several are almost white. A few of them are not bad looking, but there are some there who are worse than straight blacks. AN IMPOSSIBLE CHORUS GIRL. There is one girl who wears her hair straight on one side and curled on the other, who is utterly impossible, and there is one small black person who looks like the chambermaid in a cheap hotel in a small Ohio town and will never look like anything else. She is so insignificant she is funny to look at. The old black chorus is a thing of the past apparently, and the change is not wholesome. J. A. Shipp does a really clever bit of character work as the professor. He makes up as Sir Henry Irving apparently, since he has an Irving wig and wears eyeglasses, but he does not overplay and gives an authoritative and restrained performance which is greatly to his credit. Fred Douglass looks and acts less like a 'longshoreman' he used to, and some day may develop into a comedian. He suffers from fatness of style. The rest of the men are not important, though Pete Hampton does not do badly as old Ham The male chorus is amusing. Some of the people have a knack of wearing clothes well, but others are at sea in evening dress, and do not look the part they are supposed to play. The singing is all good. They need more practice, and this will come when they have been out a little longer. At present part singing appears to be beyond them, and when they try this they get lost. One sacred song at the opening of the third scene of the first act is very badly handled, though they could make the thing effective in a couple of weeks. CHICOT." THE KICK Clerro— THE HARRIS'S —Flozo We have missed but one day in two years, now with J. W. Swain's Nashville Students, in connection with Pawnee Bill's Wild West Shows—lady and gentleman—in every respect doing a high class acrobatic and contortionist act; the only colored team doing the Brake-away Ladder act, introducing the death of the Demon, with the most beautiful double contortionist act before the American public. 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Route — Sept. 22-28, St. Louis, Mo., care of Sept. 29-Oct. 12, or care of The Freeman, Indiana Southern THEATRE Can place first-class talent and MUSICIANS full particulars in first letter. Address PAT- dy Co., see route in Clipper, Mirror and The F Leland Hotel than any other hotel of its size in the State.....Secure the Freeman at Leland Hotel. ADDITIONAL LOCALS ADDITIONAL LOCALS Several entertainments are being arranged in honor of Mrs. Kittie Terrell, of St. Paul, who is visiting in the city. Miss Kate Mann entertained in her honor Thursday evening, and on Friday a company of women entertain for her at the home of Mrs. Kittie Minter, in West Eleventh street. Friday Mrs. Charles W. Brown entertained for Mrs. Terrell. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson, pastor. To-morrow will be Fruit service, and rally day at the Ninth Presbyterian church, the pastor's annual celebration of the Fruit harvest. The church will be beautifully decorated with fruit and flowers. The pastor will preach on Flowers at 11 a.m. Text, Amos 8:1. At 3 p. m., preaching by Rev. G. L. Mackintosh of the Presbyterian church, and at 7:30, by the pastor, subject, "The fruit of spirit." Lady ushers for the day. Monday evening at 8 p. m., Oct. 14, will be the fruit concert, by some of the best talent of the city. Admission 10 cents. After which refreshment will be served in the lecture room of the church, and the fruit will be sold for the benefit of the church. See bills and programs. Relatives of Henry Clay. Attorney General Taylor would like to find some person who can tell him of the whereabouts of relatives or money left by Henry Clay, and aged colored man, who died Feb. 29, last, on his fine forty-acre farm, which lies between farms owned by Consul Gowdy and George Mull, about thirty-three miles East of Indianapolis on the C. H. & D. Railroad, near a town named Arlington. Since no relatives appeared at Clay's death the State of Indiana laid claim to his farm, worth $60 an acre, but soon afterwards alleged relatives poured in from Maysville and Taylorsville, Ky. By these people the old man's remains were exhunched several times in the hope of successfully identifying them, but thus far the identifications have been uncertain. The old man is believed to have possessed several hundred dollars at the time of his death, but no trace of the money can be found, which gives rise to the opinion that he buried it. If found, the money will go to the school fund. --- Who will be the most popular minister by December 31? Vote for your choice at the Surprise Store, 348-350 Indiana Avenue. The vote, up to Oct. 10, stands as follows: Revs. Jones... 20 Williams... 25 Farrell... 12 Broyles... 26 Mathews... 32 Hurley... 34 Elder Carr... 13 Gibson... 12 Chambers... 24 Thompson... 18 Taylor... 4 Wilson... 12 SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Rev. Edward L. Gilliam pastor 11th and North Missouri Streets. Last Sunday's services were quite largely attended. One addition, Mrs. Ladies',Cluster Ring. The most fashionable rings for ladies at the present time is the Cluster. We have sold these rings hereof in solid gold only at the Club, but in our history we are enabled to furnish these rings with Emerald. Ruy. Opal or Turquoise centres, at $1.00 EACH. Others ask $1.25 these rings, at once. Goods warranted. GARANTEE. Unwanted to retain their brilliancy forever. The side of one continuous piece. The plate is thick and warranted not to tarish the finger and placed on the market. Studs and Pins. $1.00 ORDERS. better small, medium or large stone is desired, using a piece of string. Address orders plainly. AMOND CO., ence, Rhode Island. HODLE ComedvFOUR WITH THE BOWS' BURLESQUE CO. BODY KEMP, The Man Band," assisted by Goodall and Henry Powells, A Decided Hit This Act is Copyrighted BOBBY KEMP, Jolly Grass Widows' Company. Chicago, Ill. Anapolis, Ind. RICAL AGENCY S at all times, both Male and Female; must state ORA FELL, care of "A Rabbit's Foot Come-creeman. WANTED A First-class Second Violin player for orchestra, best of reference required. Write at once. PROF. TOBE BROWN 413 W. Green Street, Louisville, Ky. DICK WESTON Musical Director Piano AT LIBERTY. Nothing but responsible Managers need write. Snap shows save stamps. Address 131 St. Crox Avenue, DULUTH, MINN. WANTED KING & BUSH COLORED MINSTRELS Tuba and Double Bass, Trombone for band and orchestra, and musicians that doubles. Write me, address as per route FRANK CLERMONT, Bandmaster, Tucker and dalliard wire me, will send ticket. Robert McReynolds of King & Bush Minstrels sends regards to R. H. Barnett. Laura Watkins of Nashville, Tenn. This is our fiftieth addition since April. Sister Mary Lucas, one of the oldest members of Simpson, died at her home on Cora street Monday evening, and was buried from the church Thursday afternoon. She leaves two daughters, and one son. Rev. Gilliam officiated. We had an extra treat last Sunday. An able sermon by the pastor on "Who is on the Lord's side" in the morning, and at 8 p.m., a practical, and helpful sermon on "Follow Me" by Mr. J. E. Moreland International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. We shall be pleased to have Bro. Moreland with us again. The concert by the Stewards, and the Savings Association, was largely attended on Wednesday night, and an excellent program rendered. Mr. G. W. Hudson has been appointed Leader of Class No. 1, and will ere long have Class No. 1, in the front rank. The Leaders of all the classes are hard at work and the outlook for a much larger attendance is encouraging. A systematic course of Bible study has been begun by the Epworth League on Thursday evenings. The Sewing Circle was entertained at Mrs. McCowan on Thursday, and several new members were received. There are plans on foot for the organization of another Sewing Circle. Usual services to morrow. Come and bring your family, and friends. Read the Simpson Chapel "News of the M. E. church" in this issue. This page will be published each week, and we hope to place it in the hands of every member and friend of the M. E. church. If you wish to keep posted as to the work of the M. E. church, read The Freeman. Interesting articles from the churches on the District will appear Read The Freeman. There is a very worthy movement on foot to raise a penny subscription by the colored people of the United States for the benefit of Mrs. Ruth Brown Thompson. Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of John Brown, the librator, and is now 72 years old. Mr. Thompson is 79 Mrs. Thompson's health has been feeble during the past few years that the presence of her devoted husband is continually required by her side. Their only means of support is a faithful daughter, whose entire salary as teacher has been spent to relieve their wants. Even this has been found insufficient to meet the many and urgent demands upon it. To meet some of these demands their home was mortgaged, and came very near being sold from under them, but was saved by the timely aid of friends. --- NEWS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PUBLISHED BY Simpson Chapel, Indianapolis, Indiana REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR TRUSTEES. Geo. L. Knox, Chairman. W. E. Stevenson, Secretary. Thos. Register. James Jackson. Major Davis. Jorden Montgomery. Stewart. Treasurer. SUPT. T. SUNDAY SCHOOL. Amos Bybee. PRESIDENT EPWORTH LEAGUE. Seniors, G. L. Knox. Juniors, Miss Mittle Boulden. WOMEN'S HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Mrs. Carrie Ross. President. Mrs. Ella Ferguson, Rec. Secretary. Mrs. Mollie McCowan, Cor. Secretary. Mrs. N. A. Stuart, Treasurer. President—Mrs Mary Burr, Vice Pres.—Mrs Irene Browder Secretary—Mrs Velma Davis Asst t'ecy—Mrs Mattie Jackson Treasurer—Mrs Kittie Tilford Instructors { Mrs. N. V. Gilliam Mrs. Mollie McCowan Purchasing Committee { Mrs. Katie Boyer Mrs. Hattie Webber Miss Eliza Barbee. Meets every Thursday at 3 p. m. MEETINGS AND SERVICES. 1st Monday—Trustees. 3rd Monday—Stewards. Tuesday; 8:00 p. m.—Class. Thursday; 8:00 p. m.—Epworth League. Friday; 8:00 p. m.—Choir Rehearsal. Saturday; 4:00 p. m.—Junior League. Sunday; 9:30 a. m.—Sunday School. Sunday; 10:55 a. m.—Preaching. Sunday; 7:30 a. m.—Preaching. Quarterly Meetings, third Sundays in February, May, August and November. INDIANAPOLIS NOTES The Sewing Circle met last Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Mollie McCowan, Northwestern ave. Miss Mittie Boulden, as usual, is looking carefully after the interest of the Junior League, and good results may be looked for. The Sunday school teachers and the superintendent are hard at work, and intend to spare no pains nor trouble to increase the attendance. The members responded liberally to the request of the pastor and trustees on the Emancipation Day rally, and a liberal contribution was given. The pastor preached special sermons, last Sunday, on the work of the Missionary and Fr-edmen's Aid Societies, and more than $53 in cash and subscriptions were collected. The Sewing Circle elected officers for the ensuing six months, and work has begun. Mrs. Mary Burr is president. Mrs. Mattie Jackson, who has been president, declined re-election. A special consecration service was held last Sunday, both morning and evening, and next week a systematic carvass will be made of the city and hopes are entertained of securing at least one hundred additions to the church through this means. A special invitation is extended the friends to come and worship with us. Our attendance is on the increase, and we hope to keep the church filled to its utmost capacity. The class meetings, thanks to the efforts of the leaders, increase both in numbers and interest. The W. H. M. society. named the "George Downing Society" in honor of Father Downing of precious memory to the conference, is rapidly getting in such a condition that effective service may be done, and the influence of these women will materially aid the other departments of the church. The Epworth League has resumed its Thursday evening meetings, and will take up a systematic course of Bible study, hymnology and the prescribed reading course. The Mercy and Help department will co-operate with the W. H. M. society in looking after the sick and needy through the winter President Knox and the vice presidents are planning great things for the fall and winter, and expect to make the league a power for good in the church. At least fifty subscribers for the Epworth Herald will be secured. Abram Tribble. John Roney. John Grysell. Thos. Rogister. James Glenn. A. N. Hewitt. Betty Tribble. Mary Hickman. Josephine Phillips Irene Franklin. Jennie Rogister. Mamie Hawkins. A. T. Taylor. 一 THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The Schools and Colleges of the M. E. Church. The Methodist Episcopal church owns and conducts more than three hundred institutions of learning; 56 universities; 60 academies; 99 mission schools in foreign lands; 25 theological institutions; 8 exclusively for women; also colleges of dentistry, pharmacy, law, medicine, nurse training, liberal arts and musical conservatories. In these institutions are to be found Armenians, Austrians, Bengalees, Bulgarians, Canadians Chinese, Danes, Dutch, Egyptians, Finnns, French, Germans, Indians, Irish, Italians, Japanese, Mesopotamians, Norwegians, Persians, Russians, Scotch, Spanish, Swedes, Swiss, Syrians and Americans, white and black. An army of students, numbering 48,253 attended last year, with 3,194 professors and teachers. SAMUEL HOUSTON CON Prof. R. S. Lovingg The Lexington Conference. SAMUEL HOUSTON COLLEGE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, Prof. R. S. Lovinggood, A. M., President. Rev. Joseph Courtney, D. D., presiding elder of the Louisville District, writes that the work of that district is prospering, and the pastors and people are laboring hard and faithfully to make this a successful year along all lines. Chicago Ill, Rev. J. W. Robinson, pastor. - Work in excellent condition. Sunday school of more than two hundred scholars; Epworth League growing, services well attended, and indebtedness about all paid. This is one of our youngest churches, and if our pastors will inform Bro Robinson as to our members who move to Chicago we shall ere long have a membership of 500 or 600. The property is situated on State street near 47th, and is worth $12,000, and is all paid for, thus leaving us in a better condition financially than any Methodists in that city. Steubenville, Ohio, Rev. C. T. Lewis, pastor.—New pipe organ recently purchased, Epworth League flourishing, best choir in the Ohio valley, and the work thriving. Princeton, Ind., Rev. W. B. Harris, pastor.—New brick church, membership increase, debts being paid and plans on foot for an active fall and winter campaign. Rushville, Ind., Rev. A. A. Woolfolk MORRISTOWN ACADEM Prof. J. S. Hill, A. MORRISTOWN ACADEMY, MORRISTOWN, TENN. Prof. J. S. Hill, A. M., D. D., President. pastor.—First class Sunday school; church on the up grade along all lines, and outlook encouraging. Flemingsburg, Ky., Rev. D. E. Skelton, pastor.—Under the efficient leadership of Bro. Skelton this church is rapidly coming to the front as one of the leading and most desirable appointments in the conference. Every department of the work is thriving. Owensboro, Ky., Rev. W. H. Vaughn, pastor.—This is one of the most promising fields in our conference, and Bro. Vaughn is the right man for the place. The church has presented him a horse and buggy, and he is pushing the work to success. Within a short while Owensboro will be second to no appointment on the Louisville district. 35th Street M. E. Church, Louisville, Ky., Rev. W. C. Statesman, pastor.—Plans are on foot for the erection of a brick church, and work will be commenced within a few weeks. Wesley Chapel, Jeffersonville, Ind., under the able management of Rev. M. S. Johnson, is the leading church of that city. WILL BE WEEKLY. Arrangements have been made with The Freeman for the publication of this page each week. Quite a number of communications have reached the editor of this page asking that this be made a weekly feature, and hereafter Simpson Chapel will furnish each week the 35 000 readers of The Freeman with "News of the Methodist Episcopal Church," and it is earnestly hoped that the hearty support of our members and friends will be given us. CLEGE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, ood, A. M., President. Secretary Spencer Dead. On September 25th Dr W. A. Spencer, the corresponding secretary of the Board of Church Extension, died at his home, North 15th street, Philadelphia, and was buried on Saturday, the 28th Dr. Spencer was a favorite with the Lexington Conference, and the news of his death was quite a shock. The church loses in him one of its most useful and distinguished servants. Drs. Mason, Scott, Shumpert and others who attended the Ecumenical Conference in London, England, have returned home, and are loud in their praise of the cordial welcome and excellent session. Walden University. Dr. E. W. S. Hammond, for more than twenty-five years a member of the Lexington Conference, was transferred at our session in March last to the Tennessee Conference, and assigned to the pastorate of Clark Chapel, Nashville. In addition to his work as pastor Dr. Hammond is Dean of the Department of Theology in Walden University, and has entered upon the work with his usual zeal, and is bringing both Clark Chapel and the Theological Department to the front. The Lexington Confer- Y, MORRISTOWN, TENN. M, D. D., President. ence and Simpson Chapel rejoice in his success. Agents Wanted. Active, energetic young men or women can secure employment as agents for this paper by writing the editor of this page or to The Freeman. Liberal commission will be paid. T F eeman can be found at the Modern dye works 215 Main street Bowling Green, Ky. "DELMA.' BY J. D. HOWARD, Author of "Know Thyself," "Ambition," etc. ("His Private Sins" now under construction.) PART II It was but the work of a few moments to consummate the terms in writing stipulating Jerry's acceptance of Elmore's proposition. With no counsel to guide him the illiterate old man had deliberately consigned the one being on earth he loved most to a life of nameless indignity. All the wasted years of his younger manhood devoted, as they had been, to perfecting the wealth and magnificence this young parvenu now enjoyed in their fullness, did not stay him in his base purpose. As a consequence the venerable old darkey had been led into an arrangement destined to rob him, not only of his lovely daughter, the bijou of his whole existence, but all future peace of mind as well; which, if hard work and primitive industry could be considered an adequate basis should have been the well-earned portion of his declining years. No thought of this, or the heart-pangs that must come to the unfortunate Delma, whose only fault was her fatal beauty, occurred to Elmore as he was hurrying on his way back to his "Den" at Lulu. The drive of eight miles from the ferry landing to his home was passed in pleasant reverie over the unexpected outcome of his deal with Jerry. He leaned back in the soft cushions of his vehicle and a smile of propriety satisfaction oerspread his features as a visionary picture of Delma, arrayed in the gorgeous creations, the best modistes of Memphis could get up, with which he swore to bedeck her, when she had become the queen of his harem, danced before the films of his quixotic fancy. With the effect of this chimerical imagery still fresh upon him, he ran gleefully up the steps of his store and with the feverish impetuosity of an overgrown school boy, elated with the unexpected possession of a valued toy, hastily made known to a few of his friends, who chanced to be lolling in the lobby of his place, upon his arrival, the news of his acquisition, and what they might expect soon to see in the way of the prettiest and most accomplished piece of Negro femininity their eyes ever beheld. The days passed with annoying stupidity to the expectant Beauford. The outcome of his past advances to Delma had caused him no little worry. He saw breakers ahead. Her subjection must be accomplished by the best chic anery his subtle nature could muster. He at once placed her in the category of "book learned niggers," who magnified their importance. If these measures failed to subdue her "free nigger" airs, then he would bring into play the weapon he held over her father, in the way of the outstanding notes against their home. "Hard measures," he said to himself the night before Delma's expected arrival, when he was seated in the quiet seclusion of his room, meditating the best steps requisite to counteract the tantrums he knew Delma would indulge when he had made clear to her the exact relations he meant to bring about between them. "I must—I WILL possess you, my fair little spit-fire, in spite of your rigid conventionalities. No Negro girl, though she possessed the beauty of an houri, the grace of a sprite, has ever established a precedent by which my desires have been in the least affected. I shall be kind to you. Delma" he went on. "if you will allow me. I have no desire to be otherwise." A softer impression came into the steel-blue eyes as he concluded this solidistant soliloquy. He gazed abstractly out of the window. The pale glare of the moon cast a sheen of silent splendor over the landscape exposed to view. A nightingale, perched in the boughs of a nearby tree, belched forth the lyric notes of it's familiar warble. The atmosphere, heavy with the perfume of vegetating fields, all conduced, in a way, to a trend of sentiment intrusively pushing it's way into the thoughts of Elmore. The fair picture of the girl as he last saw her came up before him. He arose impatiently and walked to the well-stocked side board, mixing for himself a stout brandy and soda. He drained the glass with a single gulp. "What the deuce is the matter with me to-night?" he said finally, commencing a frantic perambulation of the apartment. "I arrogate to myself too much common sense to allow any unbecoming sentimentality to crop out in this affair. Surely I am not going to lose my head over the pretty face of a Negro girl." His fitful strides soon ceased and he flung himself upon the sofa. "By jove, she is a beauty though. And damn me, she shall be mine even unto the squandering of half I have on earth. If she be reasonable, no woman in the land shall live more luxuriously or receive care more tender, but let her cross me—well, she will learn to her complete undoing how ardently a Beauford can hate!" So saying, he closed his eyes to dream of the morrow and the girl whom Fate had so ruthlessly placed in his hands. The morning dawned bright and clear. From the unusual activity of the two servants it was plain to be seen that an event of extraordinary importance was expected. The Beauford carriage had been dispatched in the wee m'a hora of the morning, to the ferry-landing, to convey within the shambles of one of the Devil's own disciples an innocent maiden, the debauchery of whose virtue must pay the penalty of her angelic face and form. Unaware of the dire import or hellish design veiled by Elmore's manifest generosity, Delma was all smiles and happiness at the opportunity to serve the man who had befriended her father and offered such liberal conditions of settlement. Thus it was that y oung Beaufort noted with extreme joy the smiles and evident pleasure beaming from Delma's face as she alighted from the carriage upon her arrival at his place. He was stationed at an ma, without a word, mechanically followed her. She could not tell why, but instinctively she felt a dislike creep into her heart for the sychophantic old woman before her. Her parisical actions conveyed to Delma a vague idea of a denouement brooding for herself no good. Yet, the dignity with which culture refines a human soul restrained her from the demonstration of fear or even concern as to the turn affairs might take. The obsequeous old Negress conducted her to the most beautiful dining apartment she had ever beheld. With the grace of perfect indifference to the elaborateness of her surroundings Delma sat down to the sumptuous lunch and partook sparingly of the dainty dishes before her. During the meal, for the sake of politeness, she occasionally responded to the loquacious gushes of the old woman with a smile of sanction, a quiet "yes" or "no" as the case required, but at the same time maintaining an icy silence as to who she was or the cause for which she was there. As a result, she soon had a pretty fair ida, thanks to the old lady's talkativeness, of the entire household and it's inmates. "The meal finished, Delma quietly arose and asked her attendant when Mr. Beauford was likely to put in his appearance, expressing a desire to assume the duties, whatever they were to be, at once. "Bless yer soul, chile, I dunno. That boy is head ober heels busy ter da. Dis Sadda, yer know, and dares no tellin when he kin leave de store down stairs." "Very well, in that case, I suppose I shall have to abide my time as patiently as possible until he does come. Is there anything I can assist you in doing by way of passing the time?" replied Delma. "No, indeed, hunny, just go and set yerself down and rest. You'll find plenty books an papers in dere to muse yerself wid." Delma did as directed and was found engaged in the perusal of a magazine about an hour later when Elmore strolled nonchalantly into the room. Chicago's Famous Razor Strop Manufacturer Creates a Sensation in the Northeast. Boston, Mass., Special—Hunter Haynes of Chicago reached here September 24 after a successful tour through New Hampshire, Maine and the Atlantic coast. The Haynes razor strophes have caused the biggest sensation that the barbers' world has ever known in New England, and it is only a question of time that the Haynes razor strophes will be the standard strop of the United States. His stropes are now being successfully used in the Waldorf-Huffman House and two-thirds of the finest barbershops in New York City, Boston, Detroit, Buffalo, Cleveland, Phila delphia and Chicago. Mr. Haynes was entertained Monday night by Ed Wood, H. Pear, W. C. Johnson, C. J. Grubbs, He left for New York last Tuesday the 1st, where he will spend a few days at his New York office. He contemplates reaching Chicago about the 12th. 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All are last year our pupils from seven different states. Next year we shall have more applicants than we have room for. Only those who come early will be sure of a place. Session will For catalogue and further information, write to REV. H. N. PAYNE, President. Offer Industrial, Normal and College training alike to male and female. It is strictly religious, non sectarian and supported by voluntary contributions. School opens the first Monday in October. Students received any month during the year. The time to finish any course is the least possible consistent with thorough work. We have 200 watches which we wish to dispose of in the next 160 days and will sell them for $100 each. We have a real cost. This is a 14k gold watch with a richly jewelled American model movement, guaranteed for the price. SPECIAL OFFERS send your address and we will send this watch. C.O.D. with privilege to exchange it. If made by express sms $8.15 and charges and the watch is yours. A 20 year watch and a handset and charger are included in the price desired, Indian or gents. Order now before they are all gone. KOOL & CO., Merr., 320 Dearborn St., B 7, Chicago, Ill. For all info RtV President C Roger F Offers courts academ. Departments A hristian oped according fall term be REV C H PAR ISH. D. D. President Cane Spring, Bullitt Co. Ky. Offer's courses in Common English, Normal, Academic, College and Theological Departments at the lowest possible prices. A christian school where character is developed according to high ideals. Fall term begins October 2, 1901. For further particulars address P. B, GUERNSEY, Nashville, Tenn. PRESIDENT. --- upper window where he could see the girl unobserved. He had issued orders that Delma be shown directly to the chamber he had prepared for her as soon as she came, not wishing her coming to create the least comment. The dainty step upon the stairs, and rustle of her dress reached his ears from where he stood and caused the same thrill. he had experienced in Helena to dart through the heart of this deliberate plotter of a crime for which he alone must answer to his God. He wisely concluded to be very circumspect in his proceedings less he frighten away his bird before the doors of the gilded cage he had prepared for her had her securely behind its bars. Delma, expecting to be assigned at once to the duties she was to perform in this strange household, as it's keeper, marveled at the respect and consideration she received at the hands of the servants which whom she had thus far came in contact. One of these was a spry colored lad of some eighteen years, straight as an arrow, whose pearly teeth were exposed to view, almost continually, by the good-natured grin which perpetually played on his face. He was dark, very; his clothing, which consisted of the discarded effects of his master's wardrobe, fit him jauntily, giving him. In appearance, that shabby gentility of the modern "man about the house," who serve the aristocratic populace of the South. This was Ruben, who boasted of his family's relations with the Beauforts, as servants, for years far agone, and who was now serving as private man to his "Lordship Marse Elmore." The other character whom we shall see from time to time in this household is "Mammy Emaline," in whose hands, until the arrival of Delma, was left the unquestioned conduct of the house. She was one of those quaint old noisy individuals, without whom the best regulated Southern home would seem denuded of one of its chief adjuncts. She was not only Beauford's "black mammy" in a practical but a literal sense, having had the care of him more than his real mother. At her sable paps he nursed in infancy, and loved her in the years of maturity with that peculiar attachment which people of that section of the country cherish for their slave nurses. In his most dangerous moods Elmore was always susceptible to the voice and touch of this old Negress. The hand which lulled and quieted his childish impetuosities had the same effect upon the fiercer temper of his manhood. She loved him as though he had been her own flesh and blood and humored his many whims as much as she did when he was a lad at her knees. No meal could be cooked as palatable as mammy Emeline could cook it. In fact, she had been an inseperable quantity in his life throughout his whole existence. With the inate jealousy of her sex respecting the encroachment of their authority or usurpation of place and position by another, she accepted the advent of Delma into the ranks of the household with ill grace; yet, with guarded cunning she kept her feelings beneath her swarthy smiles and obsequious attentions to the unsuspecting girl who, at that very moment was puzzling her brain as to the meaning of her respectful reception. The room to which she had been assigned was elegantly furnished. Nothing which taste and money could suggest had been omitted. Midst the confusion of her thoughts she was interrupted by Emaline thrusting her hand-kerchiefed head in at the door announcing: "I'te done fixed yer some tea and cakes hunny chile; I knows yer must be tired out arter yer journey. Peers to me yer aint very strong no how. Marse El's summers about, he'el be in directly. Come right er long dis way, hunny." The old woman led the way and Del- KNOXVILLE COLLEGE The fall term of Knoxy le College opens on September 15, 2015, attended from 18 states and other countries. Advantages are unexcelled. Classical, scien- tical, and liberal arts courses offered. Expenses of boarding, fuel, light furnished room and tuition only $8 for the resident. REV. R. W. M'GANAHAN, D. P. resident. WATCHES BELOW COST Take and read The Freeman HUNTER C. HAYNES, Have made Dropy and its complications a speciality for twenty years with the most wonderful success. Have cured many thousand and ease. H. H. H. GREEN'S SONS. Box 10. Atlanta, Ga. of THE A.M. E, OHUROH 18 ILL- FATED--CONTROVERSIES ‘OF PROMINENT DIVINES AS 70 ITS ULTIMATUM, DOOMED BY MISMANAGEMENT jt Mas Existed Only Because Loans, Mortgages and Other Aids Were Extended It--Differences About to be Aired in @ Civil Court. 11 a general officer of the A»M. E. Chorch should seii all the property of ais department and put the pro- {eds in his pocket and spend it at the Jace-track and some Bishop or elder {hould dare speak out against it, there wuld immediately be a crowd of fel- jows who would raise up and defend the criminal and say that he was be- ing persecuted because of his color, size, nativity or something else. Now j io not want to go any further along this line because it draws so near to certain terrible illustrations that harm night be done. [have studied the article published jy Rey. J. A. Jones in these columns, siptember 21st. T cling to the belief tht Dr. Jones is an honest lover of he chureh and not an ambitious man ho would wink at any and all things {1 order to win merely personal ends, I! | understood his article ft is skill- fully designed to revive attention to- ward the Book Concern and to pro- yoke me to make a, fuller revelation concerning its management. Ican not be provoked to write any- thing for publication which my calm and deliberate judgment does not sanc- tion. [am not a hot-headed young- ster, once I was but not now. ‘There was a time when I verily thought that the exposure of an adulterer, a biga- mist, ete., would mean a purging of the Chureh of such ones but 1 have lived lous enough and seen enough to know ihings as they are. My last experiment ‘vas to help administer the most pow: erful emetic but. the closest scrutiny detects nothing but a calm smile on the face that we expected to find dis- torted. If a man gains disfavor, the slightest sin will be hunted up and magnified and he will be promptly lynched but if he hits it right he can ive elected like Chapelle and Leak. I 1 general officer should go to New York to see the delegates off to Burope and then should go back to his hotel that night and become drunk and dis: orderly and take possession of the parlor for the night, it would not dc to say anything about it for the Ae : N \\i v3 ) \\ F BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned anc highly colobrated business and test MEDIUM roteale everything. No ranpontion. Gan consulted on all alates of Life, Business, Lov foal tarringe a specialty, very myktory fe Fated saat of absent, “deceased and Itny Tiondé. "Removes all troubles ‘and estrange eats, challenges any Medium who cam excect itor ia her staring revelation of the past resent and cature event ta one's fe. Hexen rahe wal BOW for aay Brion, fattet 08; 90 may rest asgared you will gain fecte witheu: ‘ousonse. She oa be sonstlted on all affair of Lite, Love, Gourtahip, Marriage, Friends fe, with description of future ‘cempanion She Is very nocurate in desoribing ilanlns iriends, enetalos, ete, Her advice upon. nlok ten change fa Posinoas, Journey lamanite contested willes divoree end speculation ie val Uableand vellable: ‘She reads your destiny soodor bady ane withholds nothing. MAS, MARTH "tells your entite 1ife—part prevent sud future=in & DEAD TRANOE, ha: crower of any two mediame yon over inet Insts abe tella your mothers (all meme be (cre nineriage, the names of all Your family fittr'oges and description, the ‘mame and busi tent four fabure huababdy fhe name of you ext, you aro to have one, the Dame of the Yous man whe Bow ealls on yon, the name o° Soar future husband, end the day, month anc year of your marriage—how many children you Live or will have-whether you are married o> Nnsio; whether your presegt eweetheart. wil befruoto you and it be will marry yous if yot have no aweetheart, she will tell yon when yor Fillbave, and bia name, Dasinesd ‘and date o oyna, Au POUR Boron wil be cid in an honedt, olear, plata manner aud in + dead tranoo. ‘Afottiers should know the ruoceet ofthoie husbands and obildren, young indier jBeuld inow ‘everything about their emest hearts or iuvended husbands. Do not. Keey goupeny, marry or go into business until yot Soy al do no8 9 milly religious seraplea pre ‘eat your gonsalting. alam fe the only ope tn the world who oar wiliou ew OLUNAMBlce goat fate hee nd, with age and date of marriage, tells. 7Ot Whether the One you love a true or fae. aS ere are wonte persons who. believe that tne go frat to Pa ained. from oonnatiay Medion, but aueh beliefe are contrary to the foth, “Ice only from the lack of siscrimine Yon nat such coneluston ean be reached {tis not everyone who placards hitarelf or her- telfas' Mediom that can stama a tert of wha heorsheclaima’ Auda person of any engair lagraiad may ank the seavon why. "tt fe. aim. ah ta’ thong advinere Go nob, "take the trouble jo" atudy aman Datare, ‘00. Hot apen {Belr thoughts for moment with acquiring tht Sot phrenology and kindred branches. thet {Lu bacon anddeney to make the patbarey, tc the rond ofthe busiaees clear and Gerold o° Tin ta undeniable fact that persons wit goae for advioein fall knowledge of wha they want to know, and res a8 soon as the: onfronts Medium. els ry their utmost en: deavor to Sinpel from thelr minds what they teow" song (hear if ft will be rehoarsed by tht Medlara ao get the aearet ont of & ered 2 Vanping. ta mo few eagen, ie the are used. bt tian; np tivelpaled Medturan, but to take bol pf the hand and gain control of the mind there 45, a niatter of impossibility to most of them And'sot thie oan be done, and By coewaltin} ans MARTE! thie seeming. myatery become: psi 208 sot han recetved noite attentior eminent men and even college. professor So oroveeconolustalymbat, sfthough. ther, we oir overs in our mdge with “oily tongwesy? BePhnon the eaten oF wladom have Bot best slosh the entire profession [takes great deal of atudy to beoome st Kcomplished Medium, and. by_m contingoar te4 ootcring effort, the Rey to the well of ap Bereots “ntathomabie mgstorion Bava. beee Procvrcs by MRS" MARTH for the Reveflt 0! inmanity "By letter, advice 1.00. Hour fro am. toopem, All letters must oom: 8 86 pe for anawere: Ie MAS. M. B. MARTH. 446 Wont aiat, NE W 3 OEE CTE THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. because of his nativity, the clans would rush to his defense and he would win his ambition and be made Bishop. No one can sin except he win strong disfavor, in this case he becomes the chief of sinners and walks the plank. Does Dr. Jones think that the facts and figures published concerning the Pub- lishing House would have been given the public if there was a single “i” un- dotted or a “t” unerossed? Every- thing in the Freeman article of August 27th is accurate and correct. It was very conservative and very partial. The design of its publication was not to fight any one but to let the church and the public gain an ink- ling of the truth so as not to be mis- led by the gross misrepresentations that were constantly being made, Dr. Leake has tried to attribute his failure to the Philadelphia preachers and to his President. When certain other Bishops expressed themselves, he boldly declared that the Bishops were conspiring against him. At that very time his hands had twice quit work and demanded back pay. i He actually did enter into an or- ganization with certain others to do the very things told in my former ar- ticle. Bishop Grant was to be the chief target and was to be made as unpopular in 1904 as was Bishop Gaines in 1896. One of the gang even went so far as to make this boast in print. That scheme was too carelessly con- dueted and became too widely known for its frightened projectors to suc- cessfully deny its existence. The men of South Carolina rallied together and saved themselves. They will choose their own delegates to the next gen- eral conference and will not allow any Hoodlum-leader to dictate a crowd of his own delegates. ‘The Book Concern has existed for months because of loans and other aid rendered by Philadelphia preach- ers. Bishop Derrick has, himself, en- dorsed hundreds of dollars worth of notes and in every way possible came to the rescue. Dr. Theodore Gould holds a large claim and carries it to help the Concern. ‘The Book Concern is a corporation existing under and subject to the laws of Pennsylvania. Its board has always been constituted according to the re- quirements of the charter until the last general conference when a mem- ber was appointed to represent each Episcopal district. Attention was called to this when Dr. H. T. Johnson was about to go to the civil courts and ob- tain a mandamus to compel Dr. Leake to allow him his rights as editor. It was Dr. Leake who had the composi- tion of the board changed to conform to the law. Dr. Jones does not_know what he fs howling about, he is just howling for the love of it. The Pub- lishing Board did meet and among its members were many from other states than Pennsylvania. Read the Discip- line as to composition of the Publi- cation Board. It was obeyed. I have always regarded FriendJones as among those who give their aid to uphold law and promote truth and justice. H is an able writer, a keen thinker and a useful and distinguished chureh worker and has lately been highly honored by his brethren. He is living near. the realms of Leake’s partner, this may account for the fact that a good man has gone wrong for the moment. It is said that if Chappelle can not carry out his plans in South Carolina he will en- trench himself as a leader in the dis- trict where he now resides. There is nothing wrong about such a purpose, it may be difficult but if it can be done there is nothing wrong about it pro- vided honorable means are employed. In the days when Chappelle stood out as a champion of his brethren and the chureh we all admired him; it is only since it seems that he has aban- doned principle for ambition that his former admirers have begun to draw away. The suspicion that he designs to use a Bishop to carry his personal ends as regards a delegation can not be calmly looked at anywhere within the bounds of the connection. The appointment of a preacher to a charge or his ramoval is a sacred matter and is supposed to be influenced by the Godly judgment of holy men to whom is given the high and powerful office of Bishop. Through all the years, no difference what other things have changed, the ministry still clings to this dear relic of the heroic times from Allen to Payne and our Bishops are held in reverence and their appoint- ments accepted as from God. Here and there are instances where men think they detect spite, design to punish or yenal motives of some sort and then always follows rebellion. A preacher who believes his Bishop is acting ac- cording to his best judgment would ac- cept an appointment to Greenland and go without a murmur. It is easy to understand the terrible wrath that would be evoked if it became clear that an aspirant for the episcopate had procured sufficient influence over a Bishop and could cause him to use his power of making appointments in a way that would down the other as- pirants or the opposers and promote the friends and henchmen of the trick- ster. ‘The open boast has been made in print that in a certain district new men and young men were being pushed to the front and the “had-beens” were being relegated. Does Dr. Jones want to open up’ discussion along these lines? It is a little ahead of time but Lahde Mgnt te iment aaa Maapcchadl BSSsdosssSo>>ree% ‘Be per srS >>: SSPSSSI>ISdIdI59939908 | *BE NOT DECEIVED*® —— | ® TO THE.COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. ‘ z . King of all Hair Tonics, / OZONO. ; Er Som: Aa sy, mn i ‘done. “/arven. ~~ eae ae AFTER A \ Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and \ bait-atraighteners now on the markes, and knowing to acertainty that man N of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straig! t-forward, A honest statement to the colored ‘ace, through ‘hit, great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. 8. M. Moore, through a fortunate N circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale N or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success, After a thorough test by the colored people of N that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that \ was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every ’ member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow N long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning, Now, \ Whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a S number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other N people’s goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered \ the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are ~ worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great ‘damage to the hair N and scalp, and the colored people are buying these Spurions compounds, \ which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good, ‘Te * these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not N ibe deceived by flaring advertisements and big words, Buy the King of all \\ Hair Tonics, \ OZONO. 48 which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we abso- “AC lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, WN if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one Who has used Ozono has been satistied in every respect. AN 2000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics.’ Ozono will positively Ay take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- AN some Hair. Tt will make short, harsh hair long and’ straight. It will cure AN your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases, ‘Tteh, Kezoma, Dandruff, Ay and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair AN from falling ont. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, #aking the hair long and soft. AS Now, right here, let us make @ statement. Many firms are advertisiny AN roinedies to straighten hair, but when they send the proparation they tell Fou ouse hot irons. Friends do not use hot iron: they will burn up the fy icf the hair, and cane it to drop out. Ozono siraightens, without any AN outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on Ay the hair aro seen in a day or two after the first application. MN The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Out out this coupon and send A\ to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you MN four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Blectrieal 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 OA wuall-por pits, We will also include one fancy jar of our Blectrical Skin Food—Nature’s great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, AA 2nd all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look AN younger. | ol e,Wil eo include one package of our celebrated Scalp Somp, which is A\ svsolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever Ns a Raa ue era ‘tiently and suffer much. They love God, they revere their Bishop, they ‘would and often do die for their church, they are men of as high soul and noble character as breathe the breath of life, These men I love, L honor, I would serve their interests with my last drop of blood, 1 would defend them and help them to my last gasp. But there are some wolves in the fold, men who sitbordinate all to their desire of money, of power or of place. These are the unscrupu- lous scoundrels who hate me, who paint my attacks upon their villiany as assaults upon God’s Church. As God is my judge, I have never know- ingly used voice or pen against a good man. What I have written has always been found at last to be true and correct. Good Brother Jones’ reference to a laundry is a catchy bit of sophistry that ill-becomes one who enjoys the high esteem in which we all have held him, Our best men from Allen down have officiated at this same laundry. No man can live like a gentleman with- out the aid of laundry, neither can a church keep her garments spotless without such an institution. We need more men like the gallant and unflinching Dr. Flipper of Georgia, It will be a blessed day when men of the gentle, firm and unselfish type of Nicholas of South Carolina are again regarded as the beau-ideal. Dr. Jones is partly correct when he intimates that the “hoodlum element” got in the control during the closing days of the last general conference but does he mean to lend his powerful influence to help them win complete control next time? Why not resign ambition for personal preferment and become a defender of the real church and her great work. Does Dr. Jones desire that we lose our Book Concern? Dr. Leake said as he entered upon his work: “I will run that thing or T'll bust it.” He said .this in public on a conference floor, it can not be denied now. It is nearly gone. Where twelve and sixteen workmen were now there are three and they are unpaid. A box of envelopes must be paid for in cash by the Concern in order to get them. Credit is dead, dead. dead. ‘The pre- tense of doing great work there is falsehood and cheek. ‘The general con- ference minutes were printed in Ohio. ‘The chief work of the discipline was done outside of the office. Conference minutes paid for are unpublished. It there was the slightest hope of sav- ing the Concern under the present management, then the Board of Bish- ops have done wrong but they have done right, for there is no hope under Dr. Leake. JOHN M. HENDERSON, M. D. Philadelphia, Pa. SS ts ROY a SNAG Ae | / RAY WAR Oe SVEXK SS Bay WES oe Se axe veg | Rev. A. M. F, Easton, colored editor of the American Race Problem and pastor of the A. M. E. Zion church of Fon Du Lao, Wis., has retained counsel ‘to bring snit for slander against Senator ‘Tillman, for his address delivered at ‘Marinette against the Negro and in favor of lynching. ee -_ ‘The General Committee of the Churob ‘Extension will convene in Broad Street ‘Methodiet Episcopal charch, Columbus, Ohio, at 12:30 o'clock p. m., November 6th. Bishop Hurst was taken ill in London where he was a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference. At the last report he was improving. Sept. 19, was a day of mourning in the churches of Edgard, La. Praise and prayer in memory of the dead President, The Revs. A. J. Jobnson, of ‘the Methodist church, Albert Washing- ‘ton, of Jeruslam Baptist church, and A. J. Hunter, of the Mountally Baptist church held faneral services in their respective churches at 1 o'clock p. m. as a due respect for President Wm. McKinley. Rev. Geo. Tybont Parves, D D., LL D., pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presby- terian church New York, died suddenly be used onthe scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive eure for Sore Throat Gr Mouth, all forms ol ; 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. $400, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the ¢ public ja 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. 8. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Ofice at Washington: s0 i the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the eoupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsiblity, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Rich: mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pub , lish. ’ Here is a sample of one: j Boston Chemical Company : ; Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have 4 used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been § fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods, j | MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Here is another: Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 4 | Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say / that my hair is already straight and growing finely. é : MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. | caus’ 8h wrord., 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 tho genuine f “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, Ya. 4 | t mt 1 neal Oar te a cea a a >: Boston Chemical Co., 4 aa 810 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. f Ser ote Lenelose you $1.00, for which please send at once J the following goods: 1 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c, 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package A (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c, Total, $4.00, Hato, & Si-p..n ee lonwaath enn ntencnsy BIOUNOMNNOU ICs essa Me Hbesgeerec ery. std oS, Mier eiggeye une Clee ay nate em CORIIT «'....csenaenes codsy haakns adore More uno. a If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has fj no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon 4 when you send your order. 4 ROSCA OTTO ° a —————<—_—_—«—«—«s—«—«X—«X—«V—XnxrssKBDRKYTOOeOEES at his home in thatcity, Dr. Parves| ‘The colored high school and Pc was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr.Purves| technic Institute, of Baltimore, un ‘was accomplished scholar, a successful |the charge of colored teachers for teacher and author, an eloquent preach- | first time, opened Monday with av er and a successfal pastor. He had|ierge attendance. Prof. Hugh confidence in the colored race and/ Browne, formerly of Hampton N. & believed they should be awarded every | nstitute, is principal; Prof. J. H Lo opportunity to make progress. erman, formerly professor of mat a= matics in Morgan College, is assist R ¢l . principal. QC GCM GS | oo emma as ‘There are four large colonies of color ed people in Bolivar county, Miss. viz. Mound Bayou, Howarden Lake and New Africa, Renove, and the Marquette colony, near Merigold. Not quite so exclusive perhaps, but still overwhelm- ingly populated by Negro landholders might be mentioned Round Lake, in the same county: eee There are six colored representatives upon the program of the International Epworth League convention, which meets in San Francisco. eae A movement is being put on foot by Isaac T. Montgomery and other prom!- nent colored men, to bay a tract of 4.000 acres of land and put on itabont 500 colored families: The colony will be governed by some of the men, like the one Mr. Montgomery organized in Miseiseippi. eee Up to 1900 there had been 2,331 color- ed graduates in the United States, and of that number 1,941 were graduates from colored colleges. aes The number of colored children of school age in the United States is 9,913,- 910, and of this number 1,511,618 were enrolled in schools last year. eee In the United States there are 27,447 Negro deaf mutes, and about 3,808 who ‘can not speak or hear a loud converea- ‘tion. ‘The colored high school and Poly- technic Institute, of Baltimore, under the charge of colored teachers for the first time, opened Monday with a very large attendance. Prof. Hngh M. Browne, formerly of Hampton N. & A. Institute, is principal; Prof. J. H Lock- erman, formerly professor of mathe- matics in Morgan College, is assistant principal. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Charley Smiley at Summit, Miss. , every Saturday evening and Sunday at the I. C. &. R. Depot. YOU MORE THAN GET YOUR .,, MONEYS waex WORTH Dobbins’ Electric pieR cians AE CENTS A_ BAR--—JUST REDUCED FROM TEN f CENTS—Hasn’t been less than ten cents for more than 35 years, Buy of your grocer; he has it, or will get it for you. ra "BOOKS GIVEN AWAY raise Bis ass Bal es A DOBBINS SOAP MFG CO., “care guaraniod If yon 358 PILES 222. Suppository in Hanon See are Ao, rts SEs an Be Praesent Sele ic Mah, ctl frre ‘cqenl sous” Pairs. 60 Cawve” ‘Suioples Pres Both a See eee be Skirts at $4.95 Three dozen Separate Dress Skirts, among which are some which have sold as high as $12 50. Suits at $7.75 Tailor-made Suits, among which are not a few recently priced up- ward to $20.00. Assortments. ALMOST ANY SIZE L.S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES... Miss Daisy Walker is spending several days in Kokomo. Miss Louisa Taylor has retnrded to her home in Cincinnati. Contractor Bob King of Alexandria, Ind., was in the city this week. Miss Edora Gordan left Thursday for Buffalo to be gone six days. Mrs. Anna Proctor left Monday for South Carolina to visit her parents. The Topaz Cluster Club was entertained Monday by Miss Cora Christy. Mrs. Mattie Doggard has returned from Peru, where she spent the summer. Mrs. Retta Moss and Mrs. Remus Moore went to Crawfordsville Monday. Mrs. Julia Brown Hillman has gone to Covington for permanent residence. Mrs. J. R. Whaley left Wednesday to visit friends in Lexington and Paris, Ky. Fred Anderson and wife have returned from Michigan, where they spent the summer. The Lend-a-Hand Club of Allen Chapel met in the church at 4 p. m., Thursday. Meedames Lucy Rogers and Fannie Jones spent Sunday in Alexandria and Anderson. The choir of Allen Chapel entertained Miss Lillian Hurley, the organist Wednesday night. Miss Eleanor Preston has returned home after a week's visit with relatives in Madison, Ind. Mrs. Ebne Thompson left for Springfield, O., this week to visit Mrs. Florence Kahns of that city. Mesdames. Patsy Taylor, Maggie Green and Callie Garvin Turner spent Sunday in Cincinnati. The Woman's Club was entertained Monday at the home of Mrs. Susie Miller, in North West street. J. E. Mooreland, Secretary of the International Committee of the Y. M. C. A., was in the city this week. The East End Sewing Circle of Bethel A. M. E. church met Friday afternoon with Miss Ella Lewis, in Superior street. The Sewing Circle of Simpson Chapel met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Moilie McCowan, in Northwestern avenue. The Ladies' Guild of St. Phillip's Mission met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Samuel E. Gray, at 364 West Eleventh street. Mrs. Martha Parks returned Wednesday to her home in Kalamazoo, Mich., after a visit of several weeks with her son, William Parks. Bishop Grant left Friday for Wash- Prettiest Hats.... are to be found at ALLISON'S Milli nery Store and college. The prices are just all right. Come and see for yourself. ALLISON 437 Massachusetts Avenue THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 6 and 8 West Washington St 5000 samples of Cloaks, Suits, Cloth and Silk Skirts at almost half price. $20.00 jackets, 45 inches long, all satin lined, storm collar, military cuffs in tans, blacks or castors. Sale price.....$12.50 $7.00, $8.00 and $9.00 cloth skirts in all colors and all styles. Sale price.....$5.00 $15.00 black taffeta silk skirts. Sale price.....$7.50 The above for sale only at the Washington St, Store. THE BROSNAN Groves & Betz PLUMBERS Incandescent Lighting DUMBIA REMOVED JOHNSON & WOODBRIDGE CO. 142 East Washington St. Paints, Oils, Glass and Brushes Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and Steel Ranges. 315-319 East Washington St., Opp. Court House Grocery. NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 5—Cotton Steady; sales, 2,650; ordinary, 6;4c; good ordinary, 6;15-16c; middling, 8;16c; middling, 8;19c; good middling 8;17c; middling, fair, 31-19c; receipts, 8,644; stock, 76,111. New York, Oct. 5—Cotton futures closed steady; October, 7.90c; November 7.92c; Decem 8.92c; January 8.92c; February 8.92c; March, 8.92c; April, 7.96c; May, 7.98c; Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 8;c; middling gulf, 8;c; Sales, 1,333 bales. New Orleans, Oct. 7—Cotton opened high and low; middling uplands, 5.150 bales. Ordinary, 6;3-6c; good ordinary, 6;c; low middling, 7.11-16c; middling, 8;c; good middling, 8;c; middling fair, 8;c; Receipts, 10,849 bales; stock, 79,411. New York, Oct. 7—Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8;c; middling gulf, 8;c; Sales, 1,500 bales. NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 8—Cotton Steady. Sales, 5,750 bales. Ordinary, 6;3-16c; good ordinary, 6;c; low middling, 7.11-16c; middling, 8;c; middling fair, 14,22 bales; stock, 84,149 bales. New York, Oct. 8—Cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8;c; middling gulf, 8;c; Receipts to, 14,22 bales; stock, 84,149 bales. New Orleans, Oct. 9—Cotton steady. Sales, 5,570 bales. Ordinary, 6;3-16c; good ordinary, 6;c; low middling, 7.11-16c; middling, 8;c; middling fair, 19,849 bales; stock, 87,623 bales. New York, Oct. 8—Cottys n closed guit; t mi; d balses, Oct. 8—middling guilt, gulf; s. Sales. 2,437 bales. BEAUR SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complex obtained if used as directed. It teaches of a black or brown person four or five shades light and dark, person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin remaining beautiful white, the skin remaining beautiful black, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots remain. You get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair long and straight, and keeps it from growing out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many people have dollar boxes in worth ten dollars, yet sell them dollar a box. The NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or cash, will receive the dollar box prepared; or if you want it, sent C. O. D. it will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, you return the money or send a box free of charge, no one will know contents accept receiver. 9 ington, D. C., and from there will go to Atlanta, Ga., and Jacksonville, Fla. for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Rachel Evans who has been visiting her sister Mrs. Ella Henderson at 1207 N. Sheffield Ave., has returned to her home in Mobile, Ala. The Ladies' Alliance of Bethel A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Eliza Wells, 1115 N Missouri street, Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Bishop Abraham Grant filled the pulpit of Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning. A magnificent audience greeted the very popular prelate. Miss Ollie Byrd, of Kokomo, and Miss Flora Norton, of Terre Hante, were in the city Saturday. They have gone to attend school at Cane Springs, Ky. Mesdames Nora Baird, Emma Hillman and Ida Sweeny and Miss Lizzie Sweeny have returned from a two weeks' visit in Cleveland, Buffalo and Detroit. There was a musicale given_at the home of Mrs. Susie Porter, 607 W. Eleventh street, Friday evening, for the benefit of Club No. 3, of the Bethel church. The Young People's Aid Alliance of Bethel A. M. E church held a business meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Alfred Banks, 813 North California street. Mrs. C. E. Richardson and Mrs. J. T. Holman entertained Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Booker, of Atlanta City; Mr. and Mrs. Shields, of Dayton, and Mrs. L. A. Richardson, of Marietta, Ga. Mrs. Mabel Ashby entertained informally in honor of Miss Carrie Harper of Frankfort last Friday. Out of town guests were Mrs. Kattie Campbell Wyatt of Xenia, O., and Miss Sterrett of New Albany. The Industrial Savings Association and the. stewards of Simpson Chapel gave a musical and literary entertainment Wednesday evening. Lieut. James H. Thomas addressed the audience on his observations in the Philippines. Mrs. William Cooper and children have returned to their home in Cumberland, Md., after a three weeks' visit with Mrs. Harry Cooper, who entertained twenty girls and boys Saturday afternoon for Edith and Lawrence Cooper. Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of the church extension board, accompanied by his family, arrived in Indianapolis, Thursday. They will stop at the episcopal residence with Bishop Grant until their newly purchased home is in readiness. The Rev. W. H. Chambers spent Monday at Louisville. He left in company with the Rev. R. P. Christian and others for the A. M. E. Zion conference, which opened at Chicago Wednesday. Bishop Alexander Walters will preside. The Young People's Union of the Second Baptist church has elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Anna Griffin, vice-president, Cora Martin, secretary, Mrs. Mollie Harris; treasurer, Mr. Sneed; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mayme Benson. The Three Weeks' Bazaar now being held in Wayman Chapel was opened Monday night, Bishop Grant was in attendance. Rev. C. W. Thompson, pastor is winning deserved praise by his untiring energy in behalf of his rapidly growing charge. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist church met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Susie Trevan, 640 Superior street. It is preparing to give a masquerade and musicale in the near future for the benefit of the Indiana Baptist College. A men's meeting was held in Simpson Chapel Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Prayer Band. J. E Moreland, international secretary, was the principal speaker. A committee was appointed to collect funds for the organization of a Y. M. C. A. Mr. Moreland returned to Washington, D. C. The Rev J. T. Pennifer, secretary and treasurer of the Preachers' Aid Society of the A. M. E Connection, left the city Monday, after having been the guest of the Rev. R. F. Hurley since Saturday. He was entertained by Bishop Grant at dinner Saturday. The Revs. R. R. Downs, R. F. Hurley and C. W. Thompson were also present. Sells the Best Hats 29 North Pennsylvania Street. WANTED Barkeepers and Porters to send for free samples and premium lists. HARVEY CHEMICAL CO., 216 N. Fifth Street, Lafayette, Ind. Like a Great Railway With its branches running in every direction, are the arteries and veins that convey the blood to every part of the system. A cold, sudden chance and exposure, may cause poisoning and exposure to clog the circulation and forms rheumatism. Beware! If you value your life remove the obstruction with Dr. Drummond's Lightning Remedy. Send $5 to Drummond Medicine Co., New York, and they will send you a free enough for a month's treatment—with full special directions. Agents wanted. Copies of The Freeman may be found at the Capital City Drug Co., Saturday of each week 111 Monroe street Montgomery, Ala., 5 cents per copy. 6 and 8 West Washington Street. A Specialty MANTEL of all Kinds Give us a trial. 245 Massachusetts Avenue New Phone 1747. Opposite Pembroke Arcade, CHARLES L. HARTMAN THE MARKET Cotton. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER The Fall Carnival With Gorgeous Pageant and Pomp Next Week. WASSON'S Millinery Specialties That large wide brim scratch Walking Hat, with high velvet band on edge of brim and crease crown, selling everywhere for $1.25 and 98c, in all colors, here at. Very stylish Turban, tailor-made effect, made of felt cloth with stitched velvet crown, black and colors, with $3 25, for only..... $2.50 The complete assortment of Untrimmed Hats of the city is here, every desirable shape, and at prices worth your while to investigate; prices $1.75, $1.50, $1.35, 98c and..... $4.9 Trimmed Hats, popular prices no others like them in Indianapolis; they are comfortable to wear, very stylish, and best of all most reasonable in price, special values at $5.50, $3 75 and Black Breasts, good length Large Pompons, all colors Black and Green Parrots Popular Priced Su Fully as great a showing as ever stitch of these popular garments sling, styles are perfect, prices are Ladies' tailor-made Suits, grays, Oxfords and double-breasted, fitted jackets, new flare man tailored, good finings and trimmings, suit, Saturday New Norfolk Suits for ladies, just received, o and black cheviot, silk-lined jackets, new flounce skirts handsome tailored; special t Ladies' rainy-day or street Skirts of new grit tons, new seven-gore, full flare bottoms, her seams tailor stitched, Saturday... In The New Barg Fed Suits and Skirts Swing as ever in the exclusive styles. Armsments shows the handiwork of an prices are low. Oxfordes and blues, new flare skirts, drimmings, a $15 $ 75 last received, of navy jackets, new flare drimmed; special today $16 50 s of new gray mel- bottoms, hems and 7 $5 00 Ladies' new all-wool flan- and greens, body and sl fronts and backs, new s Children's Sailor Blonde S years, sailor collar, yok with braid, dress lined Children's automobile Re- of English Kersey, tans tailor stitched edges and urday. Bargain Basement Fully as great a showing as ever in the exclusive styles. Every strap, seam and stitch of these popular garments shows the handiwork of an artist--nothing is lacking, styles are perfect, prices are low. Ladies' tailor-made Suits, grays, Oxfords and blues, double-breasted, fitted jackets, new flare skirts, man tailored, good finings and trimmings, a $15 Ladies' new all-wool flannel Shirtwaists, reds, blues, and greens, body and sleeves lined, tuck trimmed fronts and backs, new skirts, to-day ..... $1.25 suit. Saturday ..... $8.75 Children's Sailor Blouse New Norfolk Suits for ladies, just received, of navy and black cheviot, silk lined jackets, new flare flounce skirts handsomely tailored; special today. $16 50 Ladies' rainy-day or street Skirts of new gray mel- tle, with a floral print on bottoms, hems and sailor's stitched, Saturday, $50.00 ANNOUNCED JOSEPH TA Has Opened A F BAK 234 W. Vermont Street, near Everything Fresh Fri Lunches..... BOX FROM 10 CEN H. P. W The largest and most gou ever shown in the West COATS made from this se upward. The same satis double the price were paid Don't be prejudiced again high priced. It could not much. KAHN •••• TAILORIN Mme. 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You can't afford to Trimmed Hats, popular prices no others like them in Indianapolis; they are comfortable to wear, very stylish, and best of all most reasonable in price, special values at $5.50, $7.50, $9.50. Black Breasts, good length Large Pompons, all colors Black and Green Parrots and Skirts for Wool exclusive styles. Every strap, s handiwork of an artist--nothing Ladies' new all-wool flannel Shirtwalsts, reds, and greens, body and sleeves lined, tuck tr fronts and backs, new sleeves, to-day Children's Sailor Blouse Suits of blue serge, years, sailor collar, yoke, tie and cuffs tr with braid, dress lined throughout, to day. Children's Automobile Reefer Jackets, 6 to 14 of English Kersey, tans, castors, browns and tailor stitched edges and seams, $10 00 value urday Basement Corset Ladies' new all-wool flannel Shirtwaists, reds, blues and greens, body and sleeves lined, tuck trimmed fronts and backs, new sleeves, to-day ..... $1.25 Children's Sailor Blouse Suits of blue serge, 4 to 12 years, sailor collar, yoke, tie and offs trimmed with braid, dressed long throughout, to day ..... $2.50 Children's Automobile Reefer Jackets, 6 to 14 years, of English Kersey, tins, castors, browns and reds, tailor stitched edges and seams, $10.00 values, Sat- turday ..... $5.00 From 12 to 6 o'clock.—Bleached Mus lin, full yrd wide, mill remnants. .1 Bleached Canton Flannel, fine twilled factory remnants, yard. .3 Fancy Dress Prints, just the thing for comforts. yard. Blankets, full 10 4 double blankets. 7½ gray only, full size, each ANNOUNCEMENT SEPH TAGGA Has Opened A First-class AKERY 4 W. 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