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Adver tising Returns from The Freeman are the Convincing Proofs of its C circulation THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 42. THE RACE PROBLEM AS VIEWED BY NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN PESSIMISTS IS BEING SLOWLY BLENDED. THE MILLENNIUM APPROACHING When the Negro Will No Longer Divide These Two Sections--The Average Negro Recognizes Superiority--Future Development. Slowly and almost imperceptibly Southern and Northern views of the Negro and the race question are being blended into new and modified forms and are steadily being accepted in all sections and by all classes. The trend of things would indicate that within a few years the differences between the opinions held throughout the Nation on the race question will not be due to section but will be due to various methods of reasoning. The time will soon come when the Negro will no longer divide the North and the South. The coming of that day is to be earnestly prayed for by all classes. With its advent will come a cessation of the peculiar and particular persecutions and outrages to which the Negro is now subjected. The Negroes will then no longer be thought of and dealt with as a class but will be regared and dealt with as individuals. Under such conditions merit will not be unrecognized because of race prejudice nor will demerit be unseen because of sentiment. Laws aimed at races will be impossible and prejudices that obscure the worth of individuals because of their race relations will vanish. The treatment accorded certain Negroes at London during the Ecumenical Conference and the ideas which these influential individuals are sure to have gotten will have a very powerful effect both upon the white people and the colored people of America. It will lead more of the white people to see that there are some Negroes who are worthy of recognition to a fuller extent than what has hitherto been generally believed and it will lead some Negroes to see that there are some of the race who are more worthy than are some others of the race. This is a truth which the colored people refuse to acknowledge and which very few prominent colored persons have had the courage to assert and to maintain. Among the most prominent exceptions of recent and present times are Bishops D. A. Payne, J. M. Brown, Hon J. M. Langston and Bishop W. B. Derrick. To this list of very prominent individuals might be added the names of thousands who in their communities have been like them. But all such persons have had to bear the persecutions of their fellows and have been styled as "stuck-up" etc. It is only in the rarest instances that any such persons have been accorded any honor that depended upon popular favor. The average Negro can recognize and can honor superior merit in one who panders to him and who never reveals a consciousness of his superiority but the average Negro cannot forgive in one of his number any assertion of conscious superiority. It is possible to cite numerous instances where colored men in various organizations have thought it necessary in order to win popular favor to proclaim themselves as former slaves or the immediate descendants of slave parents when such statements were untrue. One of the most powerful slogans is the cry, "I was born a slave," or "My parents were slaves." It is most noticeable that in most all contests for votes the Negro decries and honestly abhors a discussion of the actual character of an aspirant. Most Negroes in public life shrink from the fierce light of newspaper discussion and regard any mention of their names, except in terms of the most fulsome and disgusting flattery, as the act of an enemy. This is a race trait growing out of the truths above mentioned There is no Negro editor whose dependence for pay is based on the favor of an organization who dares to be always manly in his utterances and consistent in his discharge of his official duties. While it is true that the editor of the official organ of any organization should serve the best interest of that organization yet it is also true that he should be allowed to do it in a manly way. A ease in point is where the able and educated Editor of the Christian Recorder was subjected to the humiliation of having one of his editorials taken out the hands of the printer and the trashy and truckling deliverance of some one else substituted. This is set forth in the first editorial of the Christain Recorder of October 10, by Editor Johnson. Such illustrations go to show that independence and the development of striking individualities meet unusual difficulties in the organizations of the race. Bishops Turner, Derrick and Waters are striking exceptions. These three great men differ radically in their views but each is a thoroughly independent character and possessed of strong and well marked individuality. The utterances and the courses pursued by these men are not determined by the number of anticipated "amens" but they think for themselves and speak and act independently and of times brave the most adverse criticism. It is only such independence that can make true leaders, the lack of this makes demagogues and mere politicians. It is not to be understood that in citing individual illustrations that it is meant to say that there are no others but the intention is to name those most distinguishedly fitted to illustrate the truth aimed at. In journalism the Hon. Geo. L. Knox stands out as one of the most independent and heroic characters His paper has the widest circulation of any race journal but has won it by being absolutely the most independent. Future conditions will encourage, more than do present conditions the development of independent and striking individualities among us. When the attendants of a conference in Alabama were taking the train for home it was noticed that a Bishop and a distinguished educator had taken seats in a Pullman car. In the "jim crow" they were roundly criticised and bitterly denounced as being "stuck-up" etc. They were subsequently made aware of sentiments expressed concerning their act. Whether their future course was influenced by a regard for these unjust criticisms or not is unknown but in the majority of instances public men among us pander to the popular whim however unreasonable. Those who are thus weak and yellding can never be true leaders. The trend of events shows that the public is rapidly getting at things as they are and is learning to see and recognize individuality among the colored people. The time will come when some colored people can and will ride first-class and some cannot do so and yet will not hate those who can. The time will come when Negro preachers, editors, teachers and public men will dare to discuss the race question fully and honestly and yet will not render themselves fatally offensive by their candor. That time is not yet and he is not a wise politician who allows himself to speak and act up to his highest convictions. With the average Negro the worth of a man is determined by his popularity. "What do the white folks say about him?" Is a question that is often asked and the answer of which cuts a mighty big figure. The "white colks" have put the tag of their approval INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1901 BARBARA DE GRAF REV. J. M. CONNER, President of the Colored Men's Bustle, Waggne, Little Rock, Ark. upon many a worthless colored jack-ass and he passes as a lion. The average Negro has not yet learned how to think and to reason independently and still goes by his feelings. All of this will change as each Negro is thrown upon his individual merits. In politics this lesson will be most sternly taught by President Roosevelt who is color blind but has an Argus eye for real worth. J. M. HENDERSON, M. D., 2224 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia, Pa. Mobile Notes. Mobile, Ala., Special.—One of the saddest funerals to take place in the past week the 8 inst., was of Miss Hattie Peter's whom was loved by all who knew her, but death that grim reaper claimed her so early after illness of a few days. She was the organist of the Zion church for a number of years and was loved by every one. She also possessed a sweet voice that will be for ever missed by those who knew her at the time of her death. She was 20 years of age and was connected with one of the best families of Mobile who is well known. The funeral was conducted from the family residence on Selma street to the Zion church which was packed too suffocation with sorrowing friends, that did not fail to shed a tear, intact every one that was within the sacred wall's could not help, but shed tears. Mrs. G. Jordan after spending a few months in Oak Grove for her health has returned and is much improved. Miss Evilina Smith has left for Louisville, Ky., to spend the winter as the guest of Lent. Vidmore. A delightful lecture was given by the Y. M. C. A., on Sunday at their quarter's by the eloquent speaker Mr. Thos. Jackson to a large appreciative audience. Among those present were Prof. Burnell and wife of the Emerson Institute. They will give a tacky party on the 17th for the benefit of their Association fund. It seems strange how some people like too read The Freeman and not pay for it. You should pay the agent every Monday when he calls and don't let it run so long. Mrs. Theresa Page Thornton a very esteemed lady organist of the State Street Church departed this life on the 5th and was buried from that church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Davenport. The Herois's social club intend to give a grand reception in the near future. The Bay social club composed of some of the best ladies and gents down the bay, has selected the following officers Mrs. G. Pines, president; Mr. Franklin, secretary; Mrs. M. Carter, treasurer and L. Carter, assistant treasurer. Mr N. Cox instructor and cornetist of the Execsior Band left for Key West, Fla., on the 9th. We wish you well Norman. Notes of Interest From the far North- weat. Tacoma, Wash., Special.—Rev. S. J. Collins, pastor of the A. M. E. church under went an operation at the St. Joseph Hospital on the 3rd inst., for appendicities is slowly improving. Rev. Mack Scott, of Seattle, paid him a visit on the 2d inst. The members of Mt. Olivet Baptist church under the leadership of their able pastor Rev. J. Gordon McPherson, is making efforts to remodel and paint their church at a cost of several hundred dollars, they will probably lay the corner stone Thanks giving Day. Among the progressive young men of Tacoma are Mr. F. G. Johnston, the efficient head waiter of the Tacoma Hotel. Mr. Johnston has the confidence and esteem both of his employers and the men who work under him, the following are among his efficient crew of waiters W. H. Hamilton, captian; H T. Slaws, captian; W Pettey, Henry Williams, W. Jackson J. R. Davis, A. A. Fields, G. Joseph Vermon, J. Fletcher, C. Vanholt, E. Ennis, S. M. Jenkins, E. G. Washington. Boys read The Freeman and keep posted on the happenings among the colored waiter. Rev. Anderson and family also Mrs Wilson of Roslyn, Wash, have removed to the city to spend the winter. In our next letter we will give a write up on the progressive business and professional colored men and women in the city of Tacoma. So you had better subscribe for The Freeman now as it is the leading race paper in the world. When the agent calls on you don't put him off with a poor excuse that you are not able to take the paper. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind, Special—Mrs. Cora B. Means wife of Charles Means of S. Beacon street was burried from Second Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment at Beach Grove cemetary. The A. M. E. church members gave a benefit entertainment for their pastor, Rev. Coleman, Monday evening, quite an extensive program was rendered. Second Baptist church gave a concert and debate Thursday evening. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 85s.: ONE-YEAR, @ The Hod Carriers had their sermon preached Sunday last quite a number of out of town guests were present despite the down pour of rain. Two interurban cars filled with Anderson K. of P's. visited Muncie Thursday evening of last week and were royally entertained by A. M. E. church members assisted by Eagle Band. Mrs. Rhoades of South Proud street moved to Anderson the past week. Mr. Harvey Lambkin who has been very ill at his home North of the city is convalescing. The Utopian Literary Society will render an elaborate program at their session this week. Henderson Items Henderson, Ky., Special.—Mrs. Henry Irvin entertained Oct. 2, complimentary to her sister Mrs. Wm. Porter of Pasadena, Cal. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Short, Mesdames. Joe Bell, James Cook, Charles Wilson, Misses F. L. Eastin, S. A. and N. M. Browne and Mr. Joseph Bell. Died Oct. 7, 1901, Robert Cabell at his residence 455 Fagan street. Funeral services from the residence Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. W. E. Clark and S. S. Posey. The sympathy of friends is extended to his bereaved wife. Mrs. Wm. Porter has returned to her home in Pasadena, Cal., after an extended visit to her mother Mrs. Cordella Dixon. Mrs. A. H. Cabell left last Friday for Chicago to attend the burial of her brother Mr. George Rucker. Mr. Thomas Walker, of Louisville, is in the city circulating among his many friends. Mrs. Harriet Jones died Oct. 7, after a lingering illness. Two sons and two daughters survive her Dallam Rankin has returned from Chicago. Springfield Items. Springfield, Ill., Special. — Mr. Ed Garin visited Decatur and Peoria, Ill., last week. Joe Morgan visited St. Louis last week. Ed Kyle was in St. Louis last week. Sallie Bell was in Peoria last week. Mr. Thompson has nice fresh groceries all the time. Call and see him on E. Washington street. Call Baltimore restaurant on E. Washington street for meals. Through the death of Colonel N. B. Wiggins, proprietor of the Leland hotel, the colored people of the city in general feel as if they had lost a true friend. He was a man that knew the value of colored labor, and we appreciate it; feel it no more than our duty to publish it. Some of the oldest employees of the hotel, all colored, acted as pall-bearers, viz., Thos Fry, head porter over 30 years; John Donglass, over 27 years; James W. Young, headwaiter, over 23 years; Granville Sims, over 20 years; Chas Grant, over 19 years; Frank Burns, who nursed the deceased, over 6 years. There are many more employees who have been here over 25 years, viz., John White, Wm Ensaw, James H Herrams and John Johnson. Items of Interest: Items of Interest. Mineola, Tex. Special.—The moneyed season for farmers is here and instead of some of them investing in land they are leaving their treasures in the saloon and court house. The man who doesn't know when he has contracted to perform an impossibility will never be an independent liver in this or any other country. I know of men right at my door who have contracted to make a payment on a farm, a wagon and team, and a house in one year, which they couldn't do if cotton was selling at twenty cents a pound and especially when they didn't have an ear of corn or a pound of meat in their smoke-houses to begin their crops with...Prof. J. A. Veasy announces that public school opens here on the 28th of October...An up-to-date colored store would do a good business here if you could keep the Methodists from saying that it's a Baptist store or the Baptists from saying its a Methodist store, and such contentions are leading more of these amen sisters and brothers to torment than they think...Prof. R. M. Jones has startled the community by his wonderful success THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEGRO IN THE SOUTH A VERY ABLE ADDRESS ON THE SUBJECT BY PRESIDENT W. H. COUNCILL Of the A. & M. College, Normal, Ala. Before the Southern Industrial Con- vention, Philadelphia, June 13, 1901 [Continued from Aug. 5.] permanent fixture in the American body politic. He will not go out. He can not be killed out. Ten millions of people can neither be removed nor destroyed in a day by the snap of a finger, nor the belching forth of deadly guns. We are down to hard work, trying to make the best of ourselves that we can. The masses of the Negro are working hard, accumulating property and character, enriching the nation by their industrious arms, obeying the laws, fighting for the Stars and Stripes and serving God, and that God will shape for them a grand and noble destiny. God has always taken care of these questions and I believe He will continue to do so. "Truth forever on the scaffold, wrong forever on the throne. Yet that scaffold swaits the future, and, behind the dim unknown, Standeh God within the shadow, keeping Violence is the argument of cowards and unwise people. Shot guns correct nothing. Swords conquer nothing. Those who use the sword must perish by it. The Negro has the most powerful weapon known to men. It is the only convincing argument. It is the only weapon which brings lasting conquest It is the sword of the spirit. It is faith in God. The Negro cannot hope to succeed with carnal armament. But with spirit forces there is no ocean which he cannot cross, no Alps which he cannot scale. Persecution in time turn on the persecutor with a thousand fold more destructive malignity than was visited upon the persecuted. Wrongs are like the boomerang and return to those who hurl them with more deadly results than they inflict upon the intended victim. No people were ever persecuted down. They were always persecuted up. If we have been persecuted in this country, such persecution has more than doubled our population in thirty-eight years and has increased our material wealth by a billion dollars in the same time. "Let us call tyrants, TYRANTS, and matu- that only freedom comes by grace of God. Not. And all that comes not by His grace must fall." FORWARD MOVEMENTS. Discarding politics, and considering the relations of the two races in the South, their mutual helpfulness in all the essential elements of civilization, the results are marvelous beyond anything in history. The contribution to Negro education and religion, in proportion to the ability of the South, exceeds that of any other section of our country. The North and West, with limitless resources, have had a hundred years of unbroken prosperity. The South has been the scene of conflict. Vast armies have thundered over her, and wasted her life. Her whole social and commercial fabric destroyed. Yet out of this wreck she has crawled and with the new order of things, promises more excellent development. In my lifetime I have seen in this change of Southern affairs, a grander miracle than was enacted when Christ called Lazarus from the grave. Old slave plantations have been turned into industrial schools for the old slaves. Masters' old mansions turned into colleges for the slaves, and old slaves now presidents of these colleges. Normal, which I have the (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE.) THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Announcement ....Extraordinary HON. GEO. L. KNOX, Publisher THEFREEMA Has consented to make a tour of the South, delivering his celebrated MAN g his celebrated lecture: Has consented to make a tour of the South, delivering his celebrated lecture HON. GEORGE L. KNOX. "The American Negro and His Possibility" This limited lecture tour will include cities in the following states: Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. DATES CAN BE SECURED NOW Contracts made with responsible parties only. For dates, arrange necessary information, address at once CHARLES H STEWART, Man ...IN CARE OF... is Possibilities" following states: Louisiana, Florida, ppi. 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During every period of depression we can hear his words: “These are times that try men's souls.” He said truly, “The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: 'tis dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to set a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." The reading of this little book will help to make any American reader a truer and better citizen; for he will then be able to appreciate the real struggles of those noble men in the "times that tried men's souls" before this country became the self-governing United States of America. --- --- HON, GEORGE L. KNOX INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA. Our Journalists and Literary Folkers history. He is here given credit for the good he accomplished and the strongest work of his mind is presented to the reader. It can be truly said that Paine was the author hero of the American Revolution. It was his genius on power with the pen that gave courage and shaped the very destiny of his period. His hand is seen in the Declaration of independence and all important political issues that demanded attention in his day. It was he who said: "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defence of custom. But the tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason." And again: "When men have departed from the right way, it is no wonder Thomas Paine, By Ellery Sedgwick. Small, Maynard & Company, Boston, Mass. 150 pages. This little book is one of the "Beacon Biographies," edited by M. A. DeWolfe Howe, the aim of which series of American biographies is to furnish brief, readable, and authentic accounts of the lives of those Americans whose personalities have impressed themselves most deeply on the character and history of their country. The story of the man's life who took for his standard and torch pure human reason is here given in a dispassionate manner. In polemics, Paine was one of the ablest of all the great men who lived in the bitterest period of American life and How to Teach Reading and Composition. By J. J. Burns The American Book Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. 160 pages Books on pedagogics offer little to the real teacher, as a rule, that is inspiring and helpful; for the very simple reason that they attempt to reduce to a system an art which depends more for its best ultimate effect upon Spontaneity than rule. Every real teacher knows what he wishes to teach and proceeds to impart his knowledge according to his best judgement. This knowing is the first essential of a teacher; but a great deal must always depend on the personality of the teacher. Mr. Burns is very careful to point out in this work the above facts. He therefore undertakes the task of simply helping the teacher to prepare for the daily work in the schoolroom. "The whole aim of the book-is to set a proper example of reaching after thought, to make clear the conviction that there is something there for the intellect and the emotions to feed upon, and that reading is a search for it." Our teachers would do well to send for a copy of this book, which is very comprehensive and full in the essential elements of how to teach, the u streate it Atonement. By Stephen M Merrill. Jennings & Pye, Cincinnati, Ohio. 160 pages. The Christianity of Jesus Christ: Is it Our? By Mark Guy Pearse. Jennings & Pye, Cincinnati, Ohio. 192 pages. Both of these books are helpful. To those who are in search of a book that is plain and concise in its statements of the doctrines of the Atonement will find in this very book they are looking for. It is just the book for busy readers; it will help to fortify them in their convictions and will render the battles of life less difficult to win. The author has an engaging style and wins the confidence of the reader at once. The question: "Is the Christianity of Jesus Christ Ours?" is one that has, of late, caused much speculation, and it is an important one to every man who regards life as a serious matter. The student of divinity as well as the clergyman and layman must each have an answer ready on his tongue, and each will have at least a good answer if this little book is taken as a guide. The author treats the question in a serious, and able manner, and he begins by giving Christ's idea of Christianity, followed with a statement of what he regards as our idea of Christianity. 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He is from Charleston, S. C., originally and is much liked by the Roosevelt family. Mr. John Foss is waiter and Thomas H. Vincent chef on one of the finest trains leaving Detroit on P. M. R. R., consisting of a cafe coach and straight parlor car with a seating capacity for 40 people. The entire train is lighted by gas. Mr. Harry Taylor, Hank Gorden, Charles White and James Manley are the four waiters that had charge of the Grand Rapids & Indiana dining car during the tourist season, running from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw. Mr. Charles Clay is head waiter of the Griswold house cafe Detroit, Mich. The good work which is being done is seen and patronized by the public. The cafe occupies the entire space that can be used on either side of the bar through to the office. This proves the excellent service which is given in the cafe. The bell stand service has never been better than under the management of colored help, and from all indications the American dining room will soon be under the same management. At the beginning of the season white cooks were employed on the G. R & I. dining cars running between Grand Rapids and Mackinaw. During their time there was a continual friction and dissatisfaction as to the service rendered. Mr. Jones, the proprietor, discharged the white cooks and hired colored, who came recommended to him from Cincinnati. Mr. Samuel Washington (head), S. Taylor (second), F. Richardson (third). They stood the test, and proved themselves worthy of all the compliments bestowed upon them. Their work was so satisfactory that they have ever prejudiced the proprietor against white cooks, for he claims that never will he hire white cooks again on his dining cars, for they swell on the title of chef, but fall short of performing the duties of a cook. B. E Ray, one of Wheeling, W. Va., old time hotel waiters, has recently returned to that city after summering at Grand Rapids, Mich., also attending the head and second waiters' convention at Buffalo, N. Y. John Lovett, also one of Wheeling, W. Va., old time hotel waiters, returned from his summer vacation to take up his winter quarters in some of the hotels. Edward G. Kaufman is one of the new appointment as headwaiter at the Stamm hotel, Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. Kaufman is one of the energetic young men who will make his profession take him through. Mr. Berry Lockett, a Southern headwaiter, is now located at the Albion, St. Paul, Minn., assisting Headwaiter C, W. Dwyer. Wm. Walker, a waiter, formerly at the Albion, St. Paul, Minn., is now at the Savory hotel, DesMoines, Iowa. The following prominent headwaiters joined the Head and Second Waiters' THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUST Association at its recent meeting in Buffalo: C. Saunders, St. Paul, Minn. John Prickney, Pittsburg, Pa. Samuel Thompson, Harrisburg, Pa. John H. Dubois, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Collins, St. Paul, Minn. Edward J. Doleman, Harrisburg, Pa. John F. Phillips, Pittsburg, Pa. Andrew I. Woodlynne, Belmar, N. J. Chicago News. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Miss Hattie Dean has returned to the city after spending a month's vacation in Lexington, Ky. Miss Laura Sutton, Miss G. I. Andrews and Mr. C. A. Turner have gone to Eckstein Norton University at Cane Springs, Ky., to complete their education. Miss Lena Jackson left last week for Jackson, Tenn., to attend college. Mrs Ellen Lee 102 Larrabee street, is spending a few weeks in Benton Harbor, Mich. Mr. R J. Harris has bought a $3,000 house and lot on Dearborn street. The thirty-fifth annual session of the A. F. and A. M., of the State of Illinois, was held in Quincy, Ill., on the 7th, 8th, and 9th inst. The following officers were chosen: R. E. Bures, M. W. G. M., Rock Island; D. D. Lacey, R. W. D. G. M., Chicago; H. L. Bartholomew, R. W. S. W., Duquion; G. H. Jessee, R. W. G. J. W., Champaign; H. C. Gibson, R. W. G. T., Peoria; R. E. Moore, W. W. G. S., Chicago. Mr. John T. Jones 518 N. State street, was a delegate from Golden Gate Lodge No. 43, which is considered the banner Lodge of this city. Hon. S. B. Turner has returned from Springfield. Mr. R Mc Coomer will move into his new $3 000 house on Dearborn street next Spring. The twelfth session of the Missouri annual conference of the A. M. E. Zion church met at Walters Chapel 2943 State street on the 9th inst., Bishop Alexander Walters presided. The Rev. W. H. Chambers was elected secretary and Rev. O. H. Banks and P. W. Donovant assistants. M. F. A. Easton was elected reporter for the city papers and the Star of Zion. Addresses of welcome were made by J. H. Foster of the A. M. E. Zion church, Rev. J. W. Robinson of the M. E. church and Rev. J. Bundy of the A. M. E. church. Responses were made by Dr. J. F. Moreland of St. Louis and Dr. W. H. Chambers of Indianapolis. Bishop Walters delivered his annual address last Thursday. Our fifty ministers were present during the sessions. News Notes. Albany, Ga., Special.—Bishop L. H. Holsey, D. D., of the C. M. E. church and a resident of Atlanta, will be here to-morrow, Sunday Oct. 20, and will preach at St. Andrew's Tabernacle C. M. E. church at 11 a.m., 3:15, and 8 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend these services. The rally given by the C. M. E. church last Sunday was a great success. The Supreme Circle which met here last week enjoyed one of the best sessions ever known in its history. Success to them. The following ladies have recently been added to the faculty of the Normal School: Miss Mable Grant, of Nashville, Tenn., Miss Nellie McNair, Atlanta, Miss Lucy Carpier, Florence, Ala., Miss Lenora Williams, Washington, N. C., Miss Bessie Simmons, Griffin, Miss Julia Williams, Franklin, Tenn. Mr. Geo. W. White has accepted a position with the Hotel St John as headwaiter. Are you a subscriber of The Freeman? If not why? We would like to supply you. You can secure it here from our agent Mr. W. H. Phipps any way you want it; weekly, monthly and yearly. Rev I. Brady is on the sick list. Rev I. G. Glass is preparing to leave for the Annual Conference which will convene early next month. Mr. R. C. Thomas has accepted a position with Mr. J. W. Washington. New Orleans News New Orleans, La., Special—A Sunday School Convention of the M. E. churches of New Orleans, was held at the First Street Church, corner of First and Dryades streets, October 3, to 6, inclusive. The program covered every phases of modern Sunday School. There were morning and night sessions. In the morning papers were read and at night able speakers addressed the convention. Sunday morning at 9:30, Superintendent E. H. Anderson assisted by Rev. Robt. E. Jones conducted a model Sunday School. At 11:30 Children's service, sermon by the Rev. Mr. Jones. Novel feature of this service were children, choir, stewards and ushers. Prof. H. T. Kealing, of Philadelphia, was in the city last week. He lectured at the Union Bethel A. M. E church on the 7th. "He Leadeth Me" or "Through the Prisons," by Mrs. Frances Joseph, of prison reform fame, is about ready for public patronage. Buy one of the books and help a good cause. If you are interested see The Freeman agent. News Notes. New Iberia, La., Special.—Mr. Ernest Ozen, the Centre Street. butcher, while running after a beef on last Saturday his horse fell throwing its rider (Ozen) breaking his neck. Mr. D. L. Clifton is in Jeanerette working for the Cumb, T & T. Co. Mr. John Louis of Morgan City was in our city on Sunday shaking hands with his many friends. Mr. Jefferson Bowels who is on the sick list, his many friends who are glad to learn of his convalescence after such hard attact of fever. King and Bush's Minstrels were billed to play here Oct. 8. Mr. Sammy D. cnir who has been out West for some time working at his trade as carpenter was in town visiting his relatives on Taylor street to which his many friends were delighted. A LEITER. Editor the Freeman: A few weeks ago I sent out an appeal in behalf of Aunt Harriet Tubman, that remarkable woman of our Race now living in Auburn, N. Y., who has devoted her life to helping others. I told how she piloted more than 300 slaves to freedom's soil; the part she played as spy, scout and hospital nurse for the Union Army in the Civil War; and the labor of love she has been carrying on since the war by turning her home into an Orphanage and Old Folk's Home for members of her Race, who but for her would have been consigned to the Poor House, followed by a pauper's grave for the old or probably, a life of shame for the young. I asked that seventeen hundred dollars ($1,700) be sent in to save her home which six thousand dollars ($6,000) could not buy, and I hereby renew that appeal. But for her life of sublime self-forgetfulness I am sure that this burden would not be upon her at this time when age and infirmity have overtaken her. Earnest efforts are now being made to raise this amount by December 20th so that the cancelled mortgage may be presented her as a Christmas Gift. Let us all come to the support of this woman. She desires to leave her property as a Home for Aged Colored Men and Women. When in New York City a few days ago I was told that she could not be bequeath her property for such a purpose, so I went to Auburn, N. Y. immediately to examine the title and seek legal advice and found everything all right. Don't be afraid to help this woman. The following subscriptions have been received: Robert W. Taylor, $10; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, Helena, Mont., $2; Mrs. James E. Johnson, Woman's New Century Club, Providence, R. I., $6; Miss S. A. Beckwith, Woman's Club of the Federation, Montgomery, Ala., $6; Miss Theresa Smith, Detroit, Mich., $1; Miss M. A. Knaves and Friends, Joplin, Mo., $1; Miss Laura M. Lee, Tuesday Evening Study Club, Pittsburg, Pa., $10.50 Young Men's Educational Aid Association and Ladies' Auxiliary through President Holmes, Boston, Mass., $15; Miss M. C. Wells and Friends, Brooklyn, N. Y., $4; W. A. B. Matthews and E. M. Gordon, Medford, Mass., $2; The Musical Branch Rose of New England Women's League, Norwich, Conn. through Miss H. A. Wood, Norwich, Conn., $10; Miss Jessie M. Johnson, Ithaca, N. Y., $4; Miss Susie Miller, Philadelphia, $1; Miss Nannie Newman, Torrington, Conn., $1; Sojourney Truth Club, Montgomery, Ala., $5; Fortune and Peterson, N. Y. "Age," $2; Forest City Club and Zion Sunday School through C. A. C. Beeman, Middletown, Conn., $6.25; H. A. Ellis, San Antonio, Texas, $1; Miss Helen Gray, President Magnolia Club, Springfield, Mass., $1; W. H. Stanton, Esq., Pittsburgh, Pa., $5; Allen Washington, secy Hampton Summer School, Hampton, Va., $21; L. G. Mason, Hudson, N. Y., $10; A. M. E. Z. Sunday School, Auburn, N. Y., $5; Mrs. Walter A. Hatton, New York City, $1. Total, $125.75. All checks should be made payable to the order of Harriet Tubman and addressed to Mr. C. A. Smith, Parker Street, Auburn, N. Y. Yours for the cause, ROBERT W. TAYLOR, 79 Greenville Place, Boston. Sept. 26, 1901. THE DRIFT OF SENTIMENTS With their usual unjust discrimination, Parker, the colored man, was not even called as a witness in the trial of the assassin of President McKinley, but Parker's name will live in history and the evident intent to rob him of the honor of trying to save the President will live also.—Oakland Sunshine. || || || The world has a class of people who are always finding fault with what other people are doing. Yet they them,selves cannot do anything.—Darien Spectator. || || || Everything comes to him who waits, if he does his waiting at the time and place where things pass by.—Advocate. Have a definite object in view, stick to it, and then make the best out of the opportunities God has given you — People's Choice. The country has to hold its eyes opened to the fact that the "Negro COLORED NEWSPAPER Problem" is a very small trifle of a question when compared with Anarchy. As a matter of fact it only indulges in "What to do with the Negro" in times of peace; when everything goes well and nothing to fear—they merely discuss them for practice. But when real trouble arises he proves to be the real backbone and sinne of the country.—Lexington Standard. THE WA Price, $1.00 Compiled by CONTENTS: How to Serve Meals; How to etc., etc., etc. Address: The News Notes. Summit, Miss., Special—The A. M. E. church held regular services last Sunday conducted by Rev. Moran-Charles Otis sold the first bale of cotton in this city. Public school opened last Monday. Thos. Gatlin is rapidly orging his way to the front as a representative citizen. The house of Frank Banks was destroyed by fire. Freeman Stations Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The most popular of all Negro journals, The Freeman, can be secured at: Ideal hotel, 417 N. Cherry street; Kelly's restaurant, Maxwell passage; Davis's shoe shop, 313 Ash street; Brown building of H. Cole; Palace of Surrets, 417 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street, Master Goodman; B. Z. Eakin, general agent and reporter, 512 Cedar street, 'phone 334 Ring 4. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Charley Smiley at Summit, Miss. every Saturday evening and Sunday at the I. C. R. R. Depot. Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black's Hotel, Evansville, ina., every Saturday. Supreme Lodge COLUMBIAN BROTHERHOOD OF HONOR Chartered by Kentucky Legislature of 1885 and in active operation now in many States. Large benefits paid weekly—large local membership It is an order that promotes the interests of its members at home or in the business world, encouraging thrift and enterprise in the race generally. The Banking Division is prepared to invest your savings, no matter how small, with profit. Any person of sound health and of good habits between four (4) years and fifty-four (54) years of age can become members—special terms for older persons. The fee for joining is not less than $1.00 nor more than $2.00. The following interesting table tells its own story. Five cents per week gives a child $1.00 sick benefit and $15.00 at death. Ten cents per week gives an adult $3.00 sick benefit and $30.00 at death. Fifteen cents per week* gives an adult $3.00 sick benefit and $45.00 at death. Twenty cents per week gives an adult $4.00 sick benefit and $60.00 at death. Twenty-five cents per week gives an adult $5.00 sick benefit and $75.00 to $100.00 at death. 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Fase of measure—solid agate, ince oan ine sao ina erorae SpecldipontionPbper cot nacional pa NG frertizoment inserted on rst pare, Broca Fates on tandlng proferieaivand negisess Strat "heaorable d-count for one tig and space. Reading notices ie joer line." Bpecia rates on Witte UPS. ered | Rutered nt the postoficy at Tadlanapolie; sable Settd Liman ———————— ‘All matter should be addressed to i THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND, > GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. ——___ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1901. THAT CONFERENCE. Did Booker T. Washington have a political cenference with the President last Sunday evening? Did Mr. Wash- ington tender all that political advice as given out in the newspapers? ‘The whole thing should be taken with sev- eral grains of salt. According to Mr ‘Washington's own doctrine, colored men do well to fight shy of polities — The Afro-American Presbyterian. The Afro-American Presbyterian, from all indications, is trying to stir up something. Mr. Washington has ssid time and time again that he was an educator, and that he had no desire to pose as & political leader. But as an educator his field of labor is not bound- ed by college walls The very nature of Mr. Washington’s work compels him him to be a close political and sociologi- cal student in order to correctly fashion the minds of his pupils for the real world of action in which they are to move. To the extent of his ability it is ag much his concern to prepare the world for the reception of those who are 60 soon to be a part of it, as it is to prepare the individual for the contact. Eminent educators of other races are always contributing something that they feel will have its inflaence on the general society of mankind, and always for its benefit. Their opportunity to study political and social problems that have vexed the nations of the world from antiquity down certainly entitles them to the consideration given. Very often these men are called theorists merely, dreamers or what-not, yet itis not alwaysso. Roosevelt is no dreamer and he is essentially a echool man; not of that narrow, pig-headed class, but a universalist who studies questions from a world’s ‘standpoint, His strenuous- ness may be to some extent his restless nature, bat it has been tempered down by books, by discipline, harnessed, as it were, for the benefit of man. Light- ning, electricity is crotchety, chaotic, riotns, but it has been fanned into use- fol submission by the msgic wand of an Edison and a Marconi. Hence we may conelnde that there virile agencies modified by trainiag scholastic and otherwise have wrought the great reforms of which mankind now enjoys the blessings. Mr. Washington is simply playing the part in the world, that his ingenuity, tact and ability have assigned him. If in trying to make conditions more than tolerable for Negroes in America by whatever honorable meaus, he is to be called a politician, then Mr. Washing- ton should glory in the title. Ourcoun- try could stand to be surfeited with such politicians rather than those who, as the late Senator McDonald said of the late Governor Gray of Indiana, are like Oliver Twist, always holding out their plates for more. We need such men in other careers, these John the Baptists who are paving the way for a salvation that is to be, or is hoped for. Again we insist that Mr. Washington is eminently correct in resorting to all honorable means that will tend to avert the impending racial disaster. And need we say iinpending when the disas- ter is ont When State after State, the Negroes’ citadels, regardless of the im- mense Negro populations, insist on dis- franchising that popolation it becomes ome one’s duty to stay the tide. Material advancement, educational prosperity will not avail the Negroes much unless accompanied by that spir- itmal prosperity as it may be applied to ‘nations. Peoples are great as they ex- ercise the greatest of privilees. The THE FRE. .N:.AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE.. greatest nation is that wherever man is sovereign or has the power theoretically, at least, of making and unmaking the “ting.” The United States is such a country. Here are no divine rights as to succession, but every man is heir to the “throne,” made possible by the ballot’s power. ‘“Then how careful ought we to be with what religious care” should the eleotive franchise be exercised. ‘The advice{given by Mr. Washington to eschew politics in its more violent forms will doubtless be heeded by all well thinking Negroes. What this phase of rolitical life has done should be apparent to all. If all cannot see the cause, the terrible effect is evident and we may reason back to the cause if studionsly inclined. Politics has not brought all of the Negroes’ woes, but much of the late legislation against them in the South and the adverse sen- timent of the North owe their rise to the abuse of the voting privilege. If Mr. Washingtdn’s advice, if any man’s advice, the carrying out of which entails such small cost to Negroes is the means of appealing disfranchising enactments, restoring the country to its status quo immediately subsequent to the recon- struction period, such service will be beyond compensation, except it be re- quited by grateful love and apprecia- tion. The situation has} extended way out beyond the pale of politics—it is racial as it concerns the Negroes. Politics is policy, good policy, not bad. It will be bad policy to so conduct oneself politi- cally as to unduly inflame those on whom as a whole existence is depen- dent. When this extreme situation 1s brought about some one has to do a bit of diplomacy by the way of salva ton, It will not matter what short sighted individuals may do or say. the pit must be taken in the teeth. There must be heroic remedies employed or there will be stagnation, decay, death. Ié the employment of # Democrat, nere, there, anywhere, will conduce to rhe racial weal by releasing the relent- jes tension of the present political status, it would ill become Negroes to make any manner of protest. Negroes who indorse such steps with the hope of securing the greatest good to the com- mon country, need not be set down as politicians in the ordinary sense. But f they must be considered politicians, et us have lots of them. | Indianapolis, Ind.. Oct, 15, 19 Mr, William M, Lewis, The Freeman, city: Editor—Dear Mr, Lewis: If you care to publish the enclosed copy of a letter receiv. ed by me recently from Very Rev. Joseph R. Slattery, Superior Josephite Fathers, a Catholic Missionary order, who are working ‘among the colored folks, you are at liberty todo. Iam quietly handing to and having mailed to your people here some circular matter that will'be of benefit to them as in: dividuals, as 8 body or race. Wishing you well in your chosen profes: sion or field of Iabor, and hoping God may shower down on you, family and your peo- ple his choicest blessings, I am yourhumble friend, JOHN F, QUINN. St, Joseph’s Seminary, P. O. Box 1111, Baltimore, Md., : September 17,1901. Mr. John F, Quinn, 519 8, Delaware street, Tadianpolis, Ind. Dear Friend—Permit me, in aniwer to your favor of September 224, to thank you very heartily for the great interest you so kindly take in our work, and also for fors warding the magazines mentioned in your letter, I was very much pleased to reocive them and will always be more than willing to acknowledge any literature on colored work, Thanking you again, and begging for you every grace and blessing, believe me, yours sincerely. J. BR, SLATTERY, Dear Mr. Qainn—I take great pless- urein setting forth the above letters Permit me to say that as long as I may be able to voice my sentiments through the printed page or otherwise, those sentiments will be in commendation of those institutions or individuals that are trying to build up the race either from # material or spiritual standpoint. - God has not given it us all to see alike, therefore there are many notions ‘when it comes to things spiritual. But agit concerns myself, I feel the “essence” of religion is reserved to most creeds, however they may differ in their outer forms If it is otherwise, then the gen- eral church with ite manifold chisms will be poorly represented in the great hereafter. However, there can be no debate as to the material blessings your great church is bringing our people in the South, especially. The schools for in- Gustrial training, colleges for higher learning are matters for favorable com- ment. And, dear Mr, Quinn, I do not believe that the colored people are so steeped in religious prejudices as to disregard the work being done in their behalf. I would be pained to know that a single member of my race held in light esteem the attempt at material, moral and epir- itual salvation on the part of the Catho- lic church, Onr race has nothing to give that charch. The church has all to give; hence it must be unselfish. To be unselfish is to be honest—more is not required of men or institations. ‘The work of the Rt. Rev. Slattery and your own work, Mr. Quinn, has long been known and appreciated. The Freeman holds its columns open to all institutions that have the better- ment of the race in view. ‘Trusting that I may again hear from you, I am most respectfully, WM. M. LEWIS. BISHOP GRANV IN WASHINGTON. - Bishop Grant, who is now in Wash- ington, has called on President Roose- velt. He took occasion to speak in com- mendation of the President's effort to ‘bring about a better understanding be- tween the different sections of the coun- try. ‘The following from late Washing- ton news will be considered trustworthy as to Bishop Grant's position on the appointment of ex Governor Jones: Bisnop A. Grant, of ‘Indianapolis, a ‘well known bishop of the African Meth- odist Episcopal church, called at the white house to express to the president his heartiest indorsement of the appoint- ment of ex Governor Jones of Alabama to a federal judgeship in that, State He told the president that ex-Governor Jones, in his message to the State Legis- lature, had said more in opposition to lawlessness and lynchings than any president ever said, and that in his (Bishop Grant's) opinion such appoint: ments as that of Governor Jones would do much to better conditions between the races in the Sonth. The president told the bishop that he had read ex- Governor Jones’ message and it was one of the things which had induced him to make the appointment. Bishop Grant asked that the president consult several well known, level-headed colored men before deciding matters affecting the colored race. Rev. J. S Woods, of the Congrega- tional church, Lake Charles, La , passed through this city on his way to Chicago last Monday. He attended the Amer- ican Misstonary Conference which was held there this week. Rev. Woods was a visitor at Tuskegee, Als., while on his way North. He expresses himself as much pleased with that great skool. ‘There is alull in the lynching business at present. May it continne. The Bookwalter administration has begun right anspiciously. The colored brother hopes to figure at the pie counter. ‘Octeaeiahi Sheers: Columbus, Ga.,Special —Mr. Marshall Kimbrough 8 young man 22 years of of age, died at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Kimbrough Thureday morning after an illness of several months with consamption. He was loved by all whoknew him. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Roseborongh of St. John’s A. ME church of which he was a member. Mrs. Harry Jenkins of Apalachicola, Fla , isin the city visiting her mother. Miss Mary P. Clark a very charming young lady of Cuthbert arrived in the city Sunday and will be the guest of her sister Mrs. Chas. Black- shear on Upper Firet Ave, for two weeks. Mr. Carter White an old Colum- bus boy, but now of Birmingham, Ala., was in the city Saturday shaking hands with his many friends. Mr Jas. C. Cook has accepted a position with Springer Bros , and can be tound by his friends on the after-watch. Read The Freeman for the latest news. Wedding bells will ring soon between 5:h and 6th and 4th Ave. So we have been told The Denominational Symposium given at St. John’s A. M.E church Thursday night was quite interesting and was enjoyed by large number. ‘Ciietinie Mein: Wheeling, W. Va, Special.—The Simpson M. E. church hada short ser- mon on last Sabbath morning owing to the chilly condition of the weather, but made up for it at the evening services. The Ebonezer Baptist church will give a musical entertainment on October 17, at Turner Hall, Wheeling’s most famons colored cornet band are engaged for the oceasion; Wheeling Patriarchi No. 28, are also engaged to give an exhibition aril, News Notes. Carrollton, Mo., Special.—Mre, Bell Gaines returned from Glasgow, Mo., Monday. George Hannon has returned home. Mrs. Mattie Bartlett is very sick at her home. E ©. Cooper is The Freeman's agent in Anniston, Ala Addrres 1000 Fine THE RACE IN MEMPHIS Doings of Ohurch, Btate and Boctety- Weekly Budget of News from The eulasan Gal Osscecsacenss | Memphis, Tenn., Special, —If you have no cat in the house the rat will play—not only will they play, but they will endeavor to eat upsomething. Well is this proven to bea fact by an incident which we. remember. Once upon a time there was an old cellar which was used to store things in. A number of cats were kept there to protect the eat- ables, Everything went well for a time until all the cats died, then the peace which had so long reigned was turned into confusion. Everywhere could be seen rat holes—and rats there were no end to them. Every crust of bread, every bite of cheese and all other eat- ables were soon lost to sight. Thus we come to our subject. We have heard some old gray-headed folks say, ‘Young people don’t you never marry if you are not looking for trouble.” To us these beings who give such advice are old gray headed scoundrels, and are largely responsible for the illegitimate children which are bronght into the world It may seem harsh to compare our good girls to a go2d honse cat, bat we think this a good thing to do. Boys, you are placed in this world like a cake of cheese in an old cellar. If yon go through life single you are liable to be eat up by some of these two legged cats who, just as soon as they see a smart young man, charm him with their silver tongues, with lies, and then pounce npon his prostrate form. Marry some of these good girls who are fast becoming old maids. Take them to your bosom, and they will be a protection to your morals and a protection to your pockets. We have noticed some of our married men cent their families away for the summer. As soon as the wife was gone here come these old rats grinning round, and if these men were not very wise they would be fast in their clutches, Good Lord, deliver us from these rata. To My Darling Sister. Addie, dear, why do you say, Whilst lying in your bed, That you will no longer pray? Tt seems your soul is dead, Do you not feel great sorrow ‘In this immortal fight? ‘The dawning of to-morrow ‘May find your soul in flight, Where, oh where, is it going? When God shall call for thee, ‘Will it leave this land knowing ‘What its portion shall be? Call for Jesus, dear loved one, He will hear when you pray, And eay let thy will be done— * Snrrender whilst its day, eee Queen Esta Court No.3, Mrs Mary Moore, queen, and Miss Emma Moore, chronicle, I O. I, meets every first Monday and third Tuesday nights of each month. eee ‘The Memphis Choir Union holds very impressive and interesting meetings. ene Mre. M. L. Clay has returned from Chicago after spending two weeks’ with Mr and Mis. V. A. T. Watkins, one of our noted lawyers. eee Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Minnie Annie Settles to Mr. John Louis Brinkley, The marrtage will be celebrated at Avery Chapel at 8:30, Wednesday, Oct. 23. ‘The bride and groom will be at home after this date, 517 Orleans street, eee Memorial of Dr. W. 4. Hadley, Su- preme Grand Master of I. 0. I, will be held by the entire Imaculate fraternity in this city Oct 81. By order of Chas. Stacker, 8. D. eee Rev, P J Jackson has the advantage of all Baptist blessings. He has @ con- gregation of willing workers of home and miseion work, and whatever his snggestions may be they are carried ont like lightning. eee The State National Baptist Conven- tion convened at the Metropolitan Bap- tist church, Monday, Oct. 14 for the regular yearly transaction of business eee The Home Institute is now open to all parents desiring their children to have an education of high research. eee ‘The entertainment given by the Team- sters and Laborers’ Club at Beale Street Baptist church, last Wednesday night. Oct 9th, was a grand affair, one which did not lack any detail of pleasure. The following ladies served on the reception committee: Mesdames Classy Jones, Goldon, Maggie Butler, Sarah Brown, Sarah Thomas, Channie Jobneon, Fan: nie Burns. Officers—George Uleey, president; W. Peyton, secretary. eee Mr. and Mra George Smiley gave ove of the grandest entertainments of the season at their residence, 21 Trezvant street, last Tuesday evening. The guests were Mies Mand Payton, Henry Reed. Miss Manda Martin, T. Dagon, ‘Miss Julia Moss, George Mullen, Mice Ella Carr, Sam Webb, Miss Pauline Wright, A. Martin, Miss Henrietta Hammer, Henry Sonthall, Mr. and Mrs Herbert, Miss Hazel Smiller, P. H Montgomery. Music was furnished by Prof. J. W. Neely’s string band—W. E. Hurt. Chas, Brame ang Geo. Smiley. eee ‘The guests at the Alhambra hotel for the past week were Messrs, J. W. Walker, of New Orleans, J.J Benson, of Chicago, Allen Blant and H C. Lat. man, of Sheiby, Miss, E, W. SADDLER. (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE ) ee to represent, was once a famous inn, and race track. There stood the distillery. There stood the grog-shop. ae stood the auction block, whereon the Negro was cold. To-day it is one of the largest Negro Collegiate and In- dustrial Schools in the world, and every ‘man on its board of trustees was s Com- ‘missioned Officer in the Confederate Army. _ The prophet has said “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light. They that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” All this bas taken place in my day in the South. Whatever lifts up the white rage in the South must lift up the Negro race. Breathe into the white boys and girls of the South intelligence, justice, trath, mercy and industry, and the Negro will be benefitted. Nothing has ever been in my way but ignorance, either on my own part, or the part of the other man There is but one superiority and that is the superiority of virtue That man is superior who does the superior thing to lift mankind to superior conditions. The Atlanta News, in combatting a proposition to divide the school fand between the races in proportion to taxes paid by each, exclaims: ‘What an at: titude would we occupy betore the world if we should disfranchise the illiterate and abolish their schools” The Nash- ville American, commenting on the position taken by the News, says: ‘A very indefensible attitude. The caring for the Negro rests with the Southern white people. They must school them and give them employment.”” “IT MOVES, FOR ALL THAT.” ‘When by persecution, Galilen was forced to deny his doctrine of the move- ment of the heavenly bodies, he follow- ed his recantation with these remarka- ble words: ‘‘It moves, for all that.” So notwithstanding the unfair discus- sion of the Negro question, notwith- standing the foundationless charges of criminality among the educated Negro, the race moves just thesame. Notwith- standing, the doctrine of the inferior of race, instead of inferiority of condition, the Negro race moves onward. The ag- gregate Negro is viewed while the in- dividual Negro is ignored in making up the popular verdict against the race, Let our critics view the units of the race and they will have a better opinion of us. Let every white man judge the Negro by his best experience with him and not by the worst which he hears of him. Let the question of inferiority and superiorty rest. If we do good work and show ourselves worthy no amount of injustice or detraction can keep us down in the end. THE ONLY SOLUTION, “The solution of the race problem does not depend upon whether the Ne- gro votes or not. Colleges cannot solve it. Houses and lands cannot solve it. Wealth and all the power, ease and comfort which it brings may aggravate it, if the Negro remains in this coun- try, the race question can be settled only by each race understanding its re- lation to the other and each knowing its piace and each keeping its place. The solution of the race problem does not mean social equality between the races, but it does mean that the American public must do justice to the Negro of merit The solution of the race prob- lem does not mean the triampn of one race over another. It does not necessa- rily mean the measuring of industrial and literary capacities. It does not mean comparison of racial endurance and racial possibilities, but it does mean peace and mutual helpfulneas between the races. If this is not to be the result of discussion and present educational effort, then our civilization is a failure and our christianity » farce. If every white man in the land wonld eay all the good things he can about every black man in the land and do all the good things he can for every black man in the land, and every black man in the land would say all the good things he ean about every white man in the land and doll the good things he can for every white man in the land, the race question with all its concomitant evils would disappear before God’s sunshine of peace, good will and prosperity for- ears Five Hundred Dollars Will be Giver, For any case of rheumatism which cannot be cured by Dr. Drummond's Lightning Remedies The proprictors do ‘not hide this. offer, bat print it in bold type on all thelr elreulars wrappers. printed matter and through the col ums of the newspapers everywhere, It wil Work wonders.” “One bottie will cure neatlt any case. If the dr iggist bas not got it he will orderit, or it will besent to any’ address by express’ on receipt of price $. Drummond ‘Medicine Co.. New York Agente wanted HEAD Tht AU bl i i mn FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS NEW WALL MAP, FREE ‘The Lonisville & Nashville R. R., bas just issued a most complete Wall Map of the United States, Mexico and the West Indies. This map is printed in colore, mounted on linen, rollers at top and bottom ready to hang on wall. Size is 86x36 inches. We will be pleased to send a copy FREE to every teacher who will send name and address to C. L STONE, General Passenger Agent, LOUISVILLE, KY. The PRESENT of HOUSEWIVES will no doubt Femember this picture, on, the wrappers around 4 DOBBINS ELECT 10 SOAP ec ey on hy a ONG A I Qhal, MAL EAS eal I s Le ee kk Se ee S= ty a ae, Bie Ran fase astiiers aod rect fe ee a merrier Crety Bean taey tise anne cee Serre ee paeteres vee Cr Sieuome Dyailtarstekes’ grocers at On Oar Rol aea a conte, erica weed obo A Baar Diatinn Elser Bene ores does inprore mene DOBSINS SOAP XG. 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Holman, Mr. Chas, J. Ross an eS Mr. George Henry of the “Down i Mobile” company, As all of you wen your way through life's stern valle may the strong arm of prosperity al EDITED BY ways shield you from adversity “Woodbine” we. aes — Editor Freeman.—The Jackson broth que FREEMAN POST OFEIOE, — [ers who recently joined our conce — under the management of W. I. Swai amped enveloped, plainly addressed, !are a valuable addition and make eh itunelosed foreach 4 Vether/and theling hit at every performance, They. a Tis gens followed by the Peron Sistakes |Sober, reliable gentlemen and worth fbgaid be givens sD Order 1 Peeve should bear | the success they are having. Nore Prot emer otc. in tran it between Your taly tn mn sh Sites and Canada, must be prepaid, Bae the United States ont forwarded, 3. W. Lillie. NOTICE.--Advertised letters will be het in The Freeman Post Office for POUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. cas tae woxburn, Mrs Leota Payne, Miss Rosa Baka gens Moss, Mise Laure Goo ales Anna. Fraseoll, fee Tein forkialo, MraJas® ‘Terry, Miss U, : Berane eLalwn., ‘Thombs, Mrs Mattie Goray. Mine tiweretta Walker, Miss Daisy Wane, Miss Eva onerununy 6 tat Aion, Ladnon B Mantnente, rey Svers! Dan fuscey, eorse Sractrong, J MeGrader, Ambrose Barbour, Beral MeCartor, Howard Grown, Richer, MeQuity, MM Brower, Halltar eho brown, games Batric Frank Efron, Hares Perrin, Sidney Ceomwell. 7 Price, J. W Carter, Kia Paul, Osar Desiades, Dan 2 Prince, HM Douslassy Fred guine, Georee Faller, W. Be eotte, id Fisher, Prof 8 B Sims. Powter’ 8B Sherman, Bdward Forklin, George ‘Stevens, AUgUAtUS Hiv ley Angel ‘The Fosters Housley, Matt ‘Thompson, RW Harris, Geo 0 ‘The Tatts Harris: James Tollver, edward Hnwhes. Ea Van Slack, Henry Bull Harey. -Wilihite, Louie Hogan, tenest Wright, bed. be Tones. Piccolo Winiams ‘Lewis Toran, JW Wilson, Richard L Iohusony William E Walker. John 8 inn dere Webster: it D Melons, Dr MA West, 3D wo 060Cl ROUTE C190 00 | -ROUTE— . 1001 Hanesox Bnos'. New axp “Axcuext Soura.— Guthrie, Ky., Oct. 21; Springfleld, Tenn., 22; Nashville, 3 Lownny, (Sells Bros. & &-Paw)— ‘Hiatuout, Tex’; Oct. 21; Lake « harles, La. A Crowley, 23; Alexander, 2%; New Orleans, Mauana's Mivetaets.—McGregor, Ia., Oct. 21. Riciampe & Puixore's Gzonoia Mrvsrnets— ‘Salt Lake, Utah, Oct. 20, 2Land 22; Ogden, 23; Evunotony 24: Park ity, 25; Coalville, 20: Pawnee Brus Wain Weer (and Ooncert, Co.) iittie Rocky Avie, Oct 21, Prewmcott, 22; El Hee ek Garden, 21; Voxecknan, 28. A’ stage coach—the prompter. ‘The actor and the base ball player oth like the score hits. ‘The vaudeville patron believes that one good turn deserves another. cee \ drinking song is usually a high all, How is that Poney Moore. uberhard’s “Holliday in Coontown” opens in Indianapolis the 26th. The actress who gets her picture on a three sheet has good cause to be stuck up. : see Actresses kiss and make up because to hiss after making up spoils a good complexion, It nay seem peculiar but the average wtor Would rather have a long. run than a short walk. eee Wm. S, LeVard is at his home in Watertown, N. Y., having closed with Harrison Bro’, Minstrels. one Johnson and Reid, with King and Rush's Minstrels, are receiving two and three encores nightly. W. H. Price who was filling an en- sagement in vaudeville at the Pan- American Exposition died Sept. 20. His home was at Paducah, Ky. Hunn and Baton's Big Coon Carni- val will open October 28 at Mechanies- wile. N.Y., under new management. Theiv route’ embraces Canada: Inman and Moore, singing and danc- ing vomedians are booked for a two Werks’ engagement at the fair grounds, Anta, Ga.” ‘They are at Mberty after the 2th see Ton) Jefferson's “Freaks of Black- ville” have signed a ten week's en- sixement with the Elks of Des Moines, lows, to play Omaha, Denver and San Franvisvo, Cal. Gordon ©, Collins and Frank G. Bell of St Paul, Minn. haye joined hands ani ore now with W. 1. Swain's Nash- ‘ile Students, doing their novelty act, Fun in the Athletic Club.” Miss Rosa Payne, soubrette with Mahovra's Minstrels, gave the company 4 roval entertainment Friday after- toon Oct. 1, im honor of her birth ay. She was presented with many ‘alnable presents trom friends. eee li Pery Minstrel Company, of Mo- tile. Ala, have secured the services of Finley. Howard, Chimes and Webster, four of the best comedians in that “is. also” the Occidental Quartette, Jno. 5. Lewis, late of Louis Burden’ Minstrel Company is their stage man- i eee Albert Johnson of the Slayton “Ten- tesserans” tenders his best wishes to tik FREEMAN; AN ILLUSTRATED COLOKED NEWSPAPER. your way through life's stern valley may the strong arm of prosperity al- ways shield you from adversity’s frown. Editor Freeman.—The Jackson broth- ers who recently joined our concert under the management of W. I. Swain are a valuable addition and make a hit at every performance. They are sober, reliable gentlemen and worthy the success they are having. Yours truly, G. W. Lillie. “Pawnee Bill.” McCabe & Young’s Black Trilby are playing to standing room through Min- nesota and Dakota. The company is stronger than it has been. ‘Their roster is Tom Mcintosh, Dan Palmer, John Owens, Ben Gillem, Napoleon Bruce, D. W. McCabe, W. S. McCabe, Geo. Holley, Mrs, Lucin McCabe, Ruby Pal- mer, Gertie Owens, Bessie Bruce. Zeoria Latastottie and Baby Lucia. Melntosh is working better than he ever did at this class of show. * Notes from P. G. Lowery's Band and Vaudeville Company.—All_is well around the city of white. Eyerybody looking forward for the closing date. ‘The bronco society are having’ their broncoes padded for the winter races, they have a few new members. Mr. Calvin D. Jackson (slow drag) our orchestra leader has just received a trunk of new and standard selections and overtures. Mr. Arthur Prince, (The Wandering Jew), bas ordered a new wardrobe for his Slack-wire turn, also a new Boston Musical Trombone. In fact every one is preparing for their winter work. Miss Emma Thompson sends regards to the Honolulu Coon Company, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rodgers are still making good with the show. Mr, Rodgers has about recovered from his recent spell of sickness. Both send regards to friends. Notes from Oriental Troubadours.— We closed our summer season, which has been a most successful one, with a two weeks’ engagement at Ringing Rocks Park, Pottstown, Pa., this be- ing our seventh date there in three seasons, for a total of nine weeks, a record that any company might envy. ‘The company has remained intact the entire season, all the members having scored decided sticcesses in their re- spective lines. Emma Baynard and Lillian Brown, both sopranos of high merit, made a deep impression upon the audiences. The Taylor Sister's, Net- tie and Jennie, always held the specta- tors by their skillful handling of the banjo, madolin and cornets. Walter Emery. late of “Coon Hollow,” buck and wing dancer, always made a suc- cess. William Baynard, specialty pian- ist, and C. H. Puggsley, inehis imper- sonation of Auntie Clo, were big cards; Salem Tutt Whitney, basso and come- dian of the company, kept audiences in continuous roar of laughter with his funny songs and side splitting antics, and last, but not least, J. C. Lewis scored heavily in the “Fortune Telling Coon.” 2 ‘The Dainty Paree Burlesquers which Manager Zimmerman has selected as his attraction at the Empire Theatre for the week commencing Monday, with matinees every day has a multi- tude of pretty choristers, clever comed- ians and novel specialties, and as an entertainment is one of the richest ele- ments of gay burlesque, spectacular and vandeville. It is superbly equipped with all the essentials of an up-to-date drawing card. and the devotees of pleasure pure and simple will find plenty to amuse and entertain from the rise of the curtain to the final fall. The olio includes the following artists, Misses Von Sherzer and Courtney in operatic selections; Mile. La Tosca, premier lady contortionist in forward and back bending; Honan and Kear- ney, Trish comedy and boxing artists: the favorite comediennes, Carver and Pollard in their eccentricities, pecul- iarties and originalities; Fred Wyckoff, character comedian and unique story teller; the Grahams, America’s lead- ing song illustrators. In conjunction with this all-star olio, a number of pretty girls with sweet voices and forms divine will appear. in two new — burlettas entitled “Trouper’s Troubles" and “Paris Upside Down,” making in all one of the strongest attractions extant. Philadelphia, Pa. Notes.—The Wil- liams & Walker show closed their week's engagement here Saturday. Oct. 12, and I am pleased to say that I was one of the fortunate ones who was able to secure a seat. T attended Friday night, and at 7:30 standing room was one dollar and hard to get at that, the show is a good one and well deserves the credit already accorded it. James B. Parker, the hero at Buffalo, Sept. 6, lectured here on the 10rh inst and T am sorry to say that it was almost a frost and I actually felt sorry for the attendance, there being more than 200 people in all who turned ont to honor the 19th century hero of the Negro race. Parker is not a speaker by any means and was not heralded as such and those who went to see him and hear him talk were not at all disap- pointed, for that was about all there was to it. He told of the part he played in the tragedy in his own words which has already been published and the Se ee ae ee OE crc ae old, still -has her voice with her and that’s more than I can say of Alice Mackay with the Williams & Walker Company. I think she was at her best when she was with Cole & Johnson. 1 would like to see Cole & Johnson together again in something en- tirely new. I 1 only knew how, I would write them a_ play for nothing just to have them with us once more. see ‘The great MeKanless sends the fol- lowing: 1 played eight fairs in Wisconsiti and one street _carni- val under tent carrying 12 people and all colored, 1 made money, doing from $420 to $735 on the week.” Miss Patti McKanlass is considered the sweet- est ballad singer living. She had $83 thrown to her on the stage at Whitten- burg, Wis., just two days after Maha- ras Minstrels played’ there. Miss Lizzie Perry (the Jewish _Cre- ole) has inaugurated ‘a new dance known as the Filipino Dance. She has made such a hit that her salary is raised to $75 per week from $35. She undoubtedly surpasses all other col- ored lady performers in voice, mimicry, dancing, character work and cake walking. Little Charles Norman, a boy 12 years old that I picked up and put on the stage in Milwaukee is an- other Rastus. He is the cleverest singer and dancer living to-day. He has a great future. I closed my fair season at Merrill, Wisconsin, and I am now handling Two Alabama Warbler Companies, and they are both doing well. This is the third time in my ca- reer as a manager, that I have handled two colored companies. Both compa- nies are handled by colored people all the way through. I haven't a white man with either company which is con- ceded by all colored actors and manag- ers to be a failure. But T am succeed- ing. I have the best colored show in existence. While | was playing Mil- Waukee last summer every colored show that came to Milwaukee would go busted or crippled so that they could not move, as Milwaukee would tell them after the first night that that man MeKanlass has the greatest col- ored show that ever played Milwaukee, 1 expect two ears for my shows now soon and then we will be fixed out in grand style. 1 trust that other colored men are doing well. As Iam the old- est active colored manager living and been handled less by white managers than any colored performer, my re- gards to all colored professionals. Notes from Georgia Minstrel’ Com- pany.—We are still playing to the ca- pacity of the houses. We find nothing but applause and kind greetings for us everywhere we go we have the most genial set of people over here that moves with any traveling organization making friends in every city we play. Ea. Toliver and Kid Lankford are the principal comedians on extreme ends, both making good is nothing but a mild saying for them as no one would question their ability. Ed. Toliver is pushing Edmond’s song, “I'm Going to Live Anyhow Until [ Die.” He is making unbounded success with this song, using it according to his own idea. Kid Lankford is using “Give Me One More Drink and [ll Tell it All,” by Inving Jones, AN who know him are willing to believe he can get “After the Ball.” Next comes Lew Craft and M. D. Houseley, Ausker‘Cam- ron and Lew Wright, ail four of these get their's without a struggle. It is not necessary to waste space here to speak of these boys and their line of work, which would sound like brag- gadocia to attempt such. Lew Craft, a natural comedian, both on and off stage is singing “Go Way Back and Sit Down,” with immense applanse night- ly. Our Alabama Quartette we wont change for any of them, that’s all of that. The Houseley Bros’. Musical Act is acknowledged by both press and public to be one of the most high class musical acts on the road, taken all in all, the entire show pleases our man- ager and also the Opera House Man- agers exceedingly well and we get nothing else from the Opera House managers but a repetition of dates as soon as we want them or as late as we want. and all we want to say is the Georgia Minstrels can not begin to cover the territory that wants to book it. We have now been ont for two con- secutive seasons without closing and have more booking territory now than ever. Our best wishes to all other shows and people, and regards to the entire profession, especially Queen of Hayti and Honolula Coon. Clarksville, Tenn, Professional Notes —Railroad Jack” appeared 10th inst. to good house. Turned people away. Did a banner business, Manager Caufman states ‘twas the hit of his southern tour. Mlle. Kate L.. Ramsey, the cele- brated Clarksville girl, made her de- but at Chicago, M1. October 2, as star prima donna with Fisk Jubilee Sing- ers. She made the hit of her life, tak- ing from 2 to 3 encores. A Chicago journal says: “Mlle. Kate Ramsey, the noted Tennessee nightingale and bean- ty captured teh audience by her melo- ious strains.” ‘ Harrison Bros. Minstrels and Vaude- ville Company.—The season for tent shows in these parts is growing very short, and already “Jack Frost” has been seen loitering about the zenith of our canvass theatre, and we are now busy overhauling our palace cars pre- paratory to our long jump to the Harrison Bros. Minstrels and Vaude- ville Company.—The season. for tent shows in these parts is growing very short, and already “Jack Frost” has been seen loitering about the zenith of our canvass theatre, and we are now busy overhauling our palace cars pre- paratory to our long jump to the golden west for the winter season. Our genial manager, Mr. Hugh Harrison, is sparing no pains or expense to make our palace cars the most comfortable and convenient of any on the read, and after they are released from the brush of Mr. Samuel Emory in a few days. they will out shine any show cars on the road, and a whole show in the extreme to behold as they go speed- ing over the country. Last week was one continued round of success and pleasure. At Poplar Bluff the S. R. 0. Sign was hung out at 7 p. m., and the show gave entire satisfaction. After the evening performance a sumptuous spread was laid in honor of Major Ben F, Payne and members of the company and a pleasant time was had until a late hour. At Cairo the town went wild and our canvas theatre was crowded far beyond its capacity. “An old time cotillion party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Phelps at their residence jon 12th street and all present enjoyed themselves in the highest. Mr. C, S. Weatherspoon of Charleston, Mo., ran down to Cairo to witness our show and was a guest of honor among us. For the first time since June the rain in- terferred with our business last Sat- urday at Bardwell, Ky., so while it rained our special palace car was con- verted into a wholesale whist party, excepting Ellie Johnson, Tim Davis and Geo. Horace, the “nickel plunger,” who were over in the corner shooting craps. About the last of November we will make a big jump from down in Maryland to Southern California for the winter. Col. Wm. J. Elliott, treas- urer and chief of stores is extremely delighted at the big business the com- pany is enjoying and promises both chicken, watermelon, cake and ice cream for dinner next Sunday. Mathew and Ida Webster, also J. H. Harris, Mose White and Frank Phelps closed at Cairo to visit friends at home after a fourteen months’ absence. Chas. Stevens and Dave Gaten joined at Cairo and prove quite an addition. Our Lady Quartette M’me. Augusta, M'mes. Ceola Harris and Lagretta Hen- derson and Miss Clidie Washington are warm members and the peers of all, they make it exceedingly hard for our male quartette, and hard, hard to get by. The wedding mentioned in our letter last week has been postponed owing to non-arrival of wedding cos- tume from Paris (?) in time. More anon. “The Hustler.” fret MANN OI ONKIST Wp Nae 8 Bee Gx PN CTEPARY, EN Foot Sins ose Pa Ceisdtey By me Rha ooa Warwick of the Knobs. By John Uri Lloyd. Dodd, Mead & Company, New York. 304 pages. Price $1.50, Professor John Uri Lloyd, since the appearance of his “Stringtown on the Pike,” has been urged to give other phases of the Stringtown people's life so beautifully pictured in part in that famous novel. The people with whom he deals in this new work are the same strange people with whom he dealt in his former volume; but here he presents the stern religious phase which dominates in that portion of Kentucky with which he deals in such an admirable manner. The scenes of this story are laid in the Northern sec- tion of the State and the incidents de- scribed took place during the War of the Rebellion. The pictures presented are as vivid as they are real, and the characters are as active and interest- ing as busy and strange characters can be. The old man Warwick is a type of the fanatic. He believed in God. He believed in predestination. He believed in the Bible in a sense that few men, ignorant and wise, now believe in it. It was to him a guide, and by its light, as he was able to see it, he made his way through life. The book must be read to be fully appreciated. It is beautifiilly illustrated from photo- graphs taken from scenes in the String- town country by Mrs. John Uri Lloyd. —000— The Crown of Thorns. A Story of the Time of Christ. By Paul Carus. The Open Court Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill. 74 pages. (Ilustrated.) Price 75 cents. For purity and directness of style, and for swift conviction in the purpose of the story, no work that we have ex- amined for some time excels this. The argument of the doubter, Ben-Midrash, who makes the engrafted thorn to bear sweet grapes, that he might suc- cessfully prove Jesus to be a deceiver— Jesus, who said that men can not gather grapes of thorns or figs of thistles, is met with this beautiful statement from the very lips of Jesus: “Ben-Midrash, thou hast done well to graft the vine upon the thorn of thy vineyard. I do the same unto men which thou hast done unto the thorn. As nobler plants can be grafted on the thorns. so can the divine spirit be grafted into the heart. My work is to engraft purity and righteousness into the souls of men. The thorn has ceased to be a thorn; it hath become a vine, The thorn of thy hedge is hardy, and I see in thy eyes that it is as hardy as thyself, Thou art a man of strength, and thy hands are the hands of the worker, but the fruits which thou bringest forth are not grapes. Briars and brambles of bitterness are the har- vest of thy heart. Why dost thou not do the same unto thy heart as thou hast done unto the thorn? Plant the word of truth into thy soul, and it will bring forth the sweet grapes of divine grace, of righteousness, and of love.” The moral is a good one. The doubter bowed down before Jesus. The lesson that this refreshing little story brings is not far to see. —000— A Modern Apollos. By Robert Mcin- tyre. Jennings & Pye, Cincinnati, 0. 371 pages. Price $1.50. fe Beverly Ronan, a young Methodist preacher, who knows how to fight his way to victory and who proves himself a hero of a very high type: Philip Elliott, an Army officer and an honest gentleman; Major Marley, a stocky, myopic, swarthy villian, with a repellant face and loose, sensual mouth; Edith Satterlee, Barbara Law- son and Laura McLaw, are the princi- ple characters in this powerful story. The misfortunes and trying experi- ences of the noble characters claim our sympathy, while the deviltry of Marley and those allied with him have our condemnation. The utter ultimate disgrace and failure of the evil-doers appear to be the proper reward for such characters; while the blessed sat- isfaction which is shared by those who do what is right is the most natural reward. The story presents some ex- travagant situations in which absolute cruelty is brought so vividly before us that we fairly shudder from the sight. A Modern Apollos is well writ- ten throughout and is full of brilliant episodes, The characters are clearly pictured—are true to human nature, and their scintillating conversation as well as their bewildering movements keep the reader's attention from the Positively last chance to avail yourself of our'great offer! at ithis time. (Trademark) > ‘ro equal to real diamonds as to looks and wear, will cut glass and stand all the tests of old-mine gems. 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Dear Sir:—TI understand that the ob- ject of the National Negro Business League is to encourage Negroes to go into business so that the Negro who opens up the business can make an independent living for himself and furnish employment for other Negroes, but I am sorry to say that as a general thing up in the North this supposition will not work, for I notice that all of the Negroes who happen to have a lit- tle money and are going into business have white men to do all of their work, such as painting, lettering, calsomin- ing and carpeting. Now I will say that if the Negro does not know anything about racial sustentation it is time he is learning for he will never amount to anything until he does, and as for drawing the color line himself that is something he does not need to trouble his mind about for it is already drawn so hard and fast by the white man that the Negro could not draw it if he wanted to do so. A Race Man. See at Tampa, Fla. Special—Dr. M. J. An- derson returned last week from his northern trip, looking well and says he enjoyed his trip fine....Mr. Joe. Henderson arrived home last week from New York..:.The concert given last week by Mrs. 8. A. Perrin was quite a success..Mr. MacConnel, the tailor on Polk St., is doing a rushing business. Invites his friends to call around....Mr. James English of Key West, past through the city last week enronte to Atlanta to attend school... The blue dress ball given last week at Seider’s Hall was a grand affair... Mr. Chas. Gabriel, cigar manufacturer on Polk street is getting out a large order. Write him. He would be glad to accommodate you with an order of good Tampa cigars. Address Gabriel Bros., corner Pierce and Polk streets, Tampa, Fla. Down in Mobile. obile, Alabama, Special—The boys at the Battle House are getting a hump on for the winter. Floyd is still mak- ing a rough house....Miss P. 'T. Ja- cobi, of Pensacola, is spending the winter at Mrs. L. Pullian’s....Mrs. R. B. Lewis of New Orleans, is spending a week with the Claiborne’s, Gertrude and Lulu....Miss Stella James of Pen- sacola, is spending a delightful time here....The Y. M. C. A. Base Ball Club will leave for Meridian....We would like to get the names of the waiters at Klosky’s. Sam, don’t forget the Freeman every Saturday. Married. Robeline, La., Special—Prof. J. W. Thomas principal of the public schools and Miss Mary Smith an estimable young lady were married last week. 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. Copies of The Freeman can be found at Black's Hotel, Evansvil.e, .na., every Saturday. tf | WANTED A piano player; must ibe a good reader, jsober and reliable. Will pay good salary and long engagement to the right one. 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Among the interesting things on view with the collection of books by Negro authors at Buffalo is an autograph of ‘Webster, dated March 19, 1847: “I have paid $120 for the freedom of Paul Jennings. He agrees to work out the same at $8 a month, to be found with board, clothes and washing, to begin when we return Sonth. His freedom papers I give him. They are recorded in this district.” ‘This Jennings was the son of one of President Madi-on’s slaves, his father being an Englishman of family. He became a body servant of Madison, and afterward wrote ‘A Col- ored Man's Reminiscences of President The Beasley, Gaines, Lee & Company is the name of a new Philadelphia firm of colored men. They will operate a ladies’ and gentlemen's farnishing store, a dress making establishment and a laundry. 5 Take and read The Freeman TOM. TATTLER Regards to Tom Logan. Certainly it is heaven upon earth to pave a man's mind move in charity, ret in providence and turn upon the oles of trath.—Lord Bacon. No performer isso “punk” but he can show yon some favorable newepaper notices of himself. ‘There was one generous fault about the yacht “Shamrock”; half ite name was # shan. Why do yon call a raglan a coat of conceit? Because it swells & man’s size, and maxes him appear bigger than he Ries Carter Harrison deserves commenda- tion fer his proclamation informing the tramp he will not be tolerated in Chi- cago this winter. Heretofore Chicago has been very lenient with the tramp, snd be has not only grown to be an in- tolerable nuisance, but is @ menace to law and order As we all know, the tramp is tue apostle of ‘free-doings,” and if these “doings” are in anywise interrupted he is most likely to resort to desperate means to obtain them. A prevalence of tramps requires an extra namber of policemen, and as the city is all down and out financially the tramp must uot be permitted to light. There is another kind of tramp that 18 an abominable nuisance, and that is the State street tramp—the gent that has no visible means of support, yet wears the best of clothes and leads a life of case. This kind of a tramp ie more dan- gerous than the other. for, owing to his apparent gentlemanly demeanor, his opportunities for harm are so many nore. If Carter will only crush ont this kind of tramp along with the “Weary Willies”/and|'‘Frayed Pagans” he will do Chicago a great good. ~ ‘The Junior Senator from Illinois is | es \ \\: ‘“ \ BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned anc bly colsbraiubtasbem and tate MEDIOM tereal everything. “No. tmponition, an b {casi on all aflata ¢ Life Buotoes, Lov thi tarelago' a epeclaty, very mastery re {ealed, aita* of" abeont, “deceased and Lrtay ifendé. “Removes ail troubles and eatrange feats, challenges any Meatum who-can exces feria her vetertiing revelation of the. past fvghentd tare event a one's if. 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Unsbanda, Do‘ wot Keep fourtes, marry or go inte business until yet fron il d0o8 6 Aly religious soraples pre at your coneulting. ainsi {nthe only one tn the world who can {alyou the FOC NAMB of your. iuture tn “sol with ago and date of mudrriage, tlle 30% ‘"hethtr the One you love ia true oF false. sputie one persons bo, belle, that reise sree to rom coueultigg aici bat such bellety are. gontrary to the {nth “iris only from the Inck ‘of dincrimalnar Yon that Such a eonalusion ean be reached. ‘i zot wraryong who placarda himeelf or her teease Seafoam tet cam stand a feet of what Seotvieclaime, Ana m person of say engalr: ‘sol may aa dhe season why. fe fe ith si Unt thong advisers Go Dot ‘take the trouble Kut Maman mative: "hey co Det, spend helt thoughts for smoment with acquiring the ot bienology and kindrea, brawehon that sca tontenoy to minke the Patera Se rond of the buskaeas clear and devoid oF Its Sh undentable fact that persons wil! es fot ddvige=in fall knowledge. of what ey want t> Know, and yet as soon as they utcats Mediom they Gry thele west, on: jtor‘oulepe! from thelr minda ‘what they UEejigmys beara it wil be reenrsed bythe Hosni fo eet Ge geoek Out oF & perso By 22™ping." in Do few eases, is the used by Hy Wbrineipaled Mediumne, bot to take Lolé xe hnnd sod gain control ofthe mind thero {i se ntor of fmposatblity to moat of them. at Jet this can be done, and by consulting AAS MARTH tEte seeming mystery becomes ls soc haa reveled mo, Neste attention Riso acat aad ren college pratentors, sre duo Sabatealy that although there ve niringers in our midet with “oily tongues,” ripe fhe recs ok lor Dave not Been used the ealtre profession dl iihee 6 great deal of attdy to become an tor nhbed Medium, and by # continuous tol skining efort, he Key to. the well OF ape realy Gulathoniable -warateries Bava. Dees feovei ty SRS” MARTH for the nenefe of feEanlty.” By letter, advice. $1.00. Houre EuUS m toopem. All letters must oon Date) ps fOr answere. MAS. M. B. MARTH. MoWes sist, XE W YORK CITY THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Py 1S) | TS KGL Thyra 0 a G2 by Uf, es Py : Uy y Oe | oy jit ee |b ee NS f a Er age a) a \% “Bh yeaa eA VANS Gas Sg) ane ee ie a Se SOE Poe. 5 i “4 ee Oe th eet a Kae Nah | eee ee ibe | Yh ee EV LEA BIOS 1 an Nee f ie ’ Rais is fal ROR i ssid EH | Bee ao ike Fi 2 ( BS ae ih CTA? \ Oo vied (0) \ Vy) a VP We i Wife \ i ‘i “TOM THE TATTLER” AND HIS BRIDE. =~: (Reproduced From Life.) a not only Mason, but he seems to be something of an odd fellow too. Lieutenant Joyce is again on daty, or in other words, he has been re-Joyced ‘How many of my dear readers remem- ber Mr. Collin Coe, our much esteemed musical critic? Owing to come very virile criticisms of his concerning cer- tain song recitals held at one of our prominent churches, iu which several ladies were accustomed to show how little they knew about singing, he was obliged to flee frou the city. Up to the present his whereabonts have been a mystery and have caused no little worry. The following letter ia self explanatory: NorrH PoLe, August 1, 1901. Dear Tat—I know yon will be rather agitated to hear from me. I was sorry that 1 was unable to see you just before Ideparted, And say, Tat, 1 will never, never forget that departure, Oh, but it was sudden. The prims were hot on my tracks, aud if the State street bridge had not turned just as I crossed 1t I would probably ‘have been captured. Had I known that my last virile crit- iciam was going to stir them up eo it would have been left unwritten. They were a veritable lot of human hornets. If 1 can only outlive the effets of that criticism, and can return to Chicago to spend roy “blest retirement, friend to life's decline,” I will indeed be a happy man. I will nevermore essay the role of critic. Since I have been here I have made friends innumerable [ ran a saloon a while, and that is the greatest friend mannfactory known to the world. Tam now in politics. From the saloon to politics, yon know, is but a natural step. I am an alderman from the weslthiest ward at the Pole, We are on the verge of an election, and party spirit rons high. One party, called the Polats, are iu favor of the’ Pole, and wish it to remain where it is, while the other party, the Anti-Polars, wieh to chop the Pole down, declaring it to be useless and in the way. Of course, I ama Polar Just behind the Pole sets the leading barber shop, and as the pro- prletor has painted the pole in the trae barber-pole colors it has raised a storm of indignation. Pat Crowe and Willie Tascott are here. Just think of it, they are ward-heelers! Isn’t that a come down for a Chicago murderer and an Omaha kidnapper? I will not write any more. My sincerest regards to all my friends. As ever yours. COLLIN COE. _ ‘The poor man’s fate is indeed a hard one. The ice man is through with him, and before he can take a sigh of relief he is in the arms of the coal man. The Life of Tom The Tattler Written by Himself. So many persons have been asking me to give a little sketch of myself that I have concluded to doso. Please do not think me vain or full of pride be- cause I do this, I was born in Devonshire atreet in Boston on the last minute of the last hour of the last day of the last week of the last month of the year 1868 I have been last ever since, except at the din ner table, where I always come under the wire first. As1ama man, and was born in 1866, Iam in my 35th year; but wereIa woman 1 would just be turn- ing twenty. 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After a thorough test by the colored people of th that time it was pronounced an. honest, legitimate remedy, true tall’ that Ai vas claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every f° member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow HV long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning, Now, \ whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other NN 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 HN and scaip, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To © those let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair Do not AN ive deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of sll ‘ty Hair Tonics, iN OZONO. 48 which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or AN 2 will forfeit $50.00, Now, we ask you a plain question—would we abso- Ai ively agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, MN 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 @\ 20 has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. MP ce iOO people are to-day using our preparations, and every, purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonies,’ Ozone will pocitively A taxe the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble. MN some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and’ straight. It will cure your head of all Rehing, worrying sealp diseases, Iteh, Eczema, Dandraf, A 24 Scurf can not live alter Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair iN from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, aking the hair long and soft. Av __& Now right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertisin AWN veinedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell vou to use hot irons, Friends, do not use hot irons ; they will burn up the 4 life of the hair, and cause it to oop out. Ozono straightens without any MN outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on A the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. MN The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. Wemake this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send A\ (0.8% 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 Electrical Skin Refiner, whieh makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all A\ Skin diseases. Also removes ail facial imperfections, and actually removes AWN small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature’s great heautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles: AX 174 all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look AN younger. We will algo include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is A\ 2bsolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever A> PD SSS I inherited this trait, which. jadging from the present view of affairs, I will beqneath to posterity. My mother, bless her, an angel to whom (tod lent a human form, came from Kentucky. My Sea Do tr) [ Saeco EA (2 ee) feo) ie father, too, sent forth his first infant wail in Kentucky. Thus, you see, I am really a Kentuckian born in Massachu- setts, and at preeent living in Illinois. I dislike to tell people I am # Bostonian for it seems far-fetched. Sometimes I wish I had been born during the Revo- Intion, but then I would be dead now. After I had given my parents every evidence that I was going to remain in this world they began hantig around for a name for me. Had novel reading been as popular then as now, and had my mother been addicted to it, there is no donbt but what my name would have been Algernon instead of plain, every day Tom. Barly in life I gained the soubriquet “Tattler” because I would tell every- thiog I knew. My boyhood was spent just like other boys, except that 1 never robbed a bird’s nest; never played “hookey”’ from school; never put a tack in my teacher's chair; never told a lie, not evena fib; never got sick and could not go to school when 4 circus came to town; always was eager to go to San- day school; willing to remain for church, and under no consideration would I hurry my prayers atnight. With these few exceptions, I say, my boyhood was just like the hood of other boys. Early in life I formed the ambition to bea stonemason, but one day a boy bounced ‘8 rook off my head, and I have had a ‘positive dislike to stones and rocks ever since. My father wanted me to espouse the ministry, but I showed no fitness for it, although I could sit for two hours and bear the dullest sermon without nodding once. My mother’s ambition was that I should become a disciple of Aesculapius, a doctor, bat oue day I ‘lost a prescription which I was going to have filled for my father, and he came near dying before another one could be gotten and filled. The whipping I re- ceived was terrible and, if I ever hed ‘any, it took away all my taste for med- icine,’ [even pain now, and am prompt- ed to stand when I think of it. In school I was very dull. I remember ‘once in a class of eighteen I stood twen- be used on the sealp. And, lastly, to prove ourliberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms ot Womb Diseases, Chilblaina, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes. all ‘smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you Ihave it for 1.00, slinply to introduce hocest good «Ia offlag ty protscheey public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our conpon our Trade-Mark, one hheag showing Short ‘Hair and the other head Long Hair. ‘The U. 8. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and itis registered in tho Patent Oflice at Washington, 80, ‘ifthe coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake, Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, wo ‘refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of ‘ich: /mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not epues to pubs lish. Here is a sample of one: eeil Chemical Company : |____Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have | used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, | Here is another: Box 14, Fairfield, Texas. | Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say | that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. | canct Ist Word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth, Ii your hair is already straight, you can nse it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only tho genuine | OZ0NO.”. Send us $1.00 at oneo, and the goods will be sent the same , day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., é - 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. ME sR Rae ee ga gE eee ear ae t + 4 t Boston Chemical Co., . : LS 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. 4 SO ae Tenclose you $1.00, for which please send at once f the following goods: 4 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. 4 Total, $4.00, ‘a NOMO i. fies ccescsaseecis oarescsvcestesy EIOUMR NOi,, Jscruce a 4 Bieet cose ootrcecatentennees se ey Oltyee, pee can eye eet f County. SoSuile Ge, seu yacie ck arene hans 4 If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has a no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to conpon 4 when you send your order. “) ( Se ea ei ae een tieth. The teacher informed me I was too dull to be at the foot of the class, and, consequently, she put me two points below the foot. which made me twentieth. 1 finally got through school. How well can I remember what a time Thad with my latin. How those case- endings and inflexions used to puzzle my poor brain. Once, when we were studying Virgil, my teacher threw the book at me, because I made a mis. transistion that was indeed foolish. 1 dodged the book, and it struck another boy, one of the best latin scholars in the class, but after that he didn't have mach use for the language, My writing is and always was bad. I am @ nataral born bad writer. Great men, they say, are bad writers, then I am destined for the highest pinnacle of greatness. / After I had finished my school career, and received my diploma for studies I knew little or nothing about, I came to Chicago. I tried to teach but with all my lack of knowledge, [ knew too much to be a successful teacher. Then I turned to steamboating. I ran the Mis- Sissippi from Chicago to Memphis for a number of years, I am wrong; my geography tells me the Mississippi does not run into or near Chicago, and never will as long as old jealous St. Lonis has soyine todo with the matter. SoI must have railroaded between the towns meutioned justead of steamboating. Anyway I soon grew tired of the life, and went into politics. The entrance topoliticsis dead easy. The deor stands open all the time, My political ambi tion is and has been to be a clerk, so I can sit upon a high stool with a pen be- hind my ear, bebind a wicket fence, look formidable, and speak ina cross manner to him who dares question me. My ambition has never realized. Iam always a very big man during the cam- paign, but after it is over I shrink to such @ diminutive size, the succesefal candidates cannot see me; hence I get no clerkship. Icould ave been a police- ‘man once, but policeman is such a nonentity that, to 8 man with an am- bition to bes clerk-on-a-high-stool-with- a-pen-behind-his-ear, it is positively’ de- grading. Now, dear reader, you have the main points of my life. I did not detail it any for fear it would prove tiresome to you. Some day, after his nerves are thoronghly settled, I will get Mr. Collin Coe, in his own “virile” style, to give you & brief sketch of his life, and espec- ially while he is at the North Pole, His life should prove interesting reading. TOM THE TATTLER. WILLIAM = M’KINLEY HI3 LIFE AND WORK, | Gen. CHARLES H. Grosvenor. President's life long Friend, Comrade in war and Colleague in Congress. Was near his side with other great men when. his eyes were olosed in death. Followed the bier to the National Capital and to Canton, The General requires a share of the proceeds of his book to be devoted to a McKinley Monu ment Fund, Thus every subscriber beoomes soontributor to this fund. Millions of cop. ies will be sold, Everybody will buy it. Or. ders for the asking. Nobody will refuse, El- egant Photogravure Portrait of President McKinley's last picture taken at the White House, You can easily and quickly clear $1,000 taking orders. Order outfit quick. Chance to prove suocess, secure yearly con: tract and beoome Manager. Send 22 cts. stamps to pay expense of wrapping, packing and mailing elegant prospectus. Taking 10 t0 50 orders daily. 50,000 copies will be sold in this vicinity. Address, THE CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY, Corcoran Bldg., Opp. U- 8, Treaeary, Washington, D.C. —__ Patronize our advertisers, 4 care guaranteed if you ane oF PILES Beice Suppository 'R Matt. Themen, Bap Grate Senos, Suterie,§, Cabra ee oto ah et oc" ea Boe, Hata Ret, Havas rte: Pay en erties BE pat tcha a eee ont eet fora” Pace em "sees ae bat Uy Drocsns. wantin muoy, tancasven, pan Kid Gloves at 50c Small sizes (5½ and 5½ only), in lace and 3-osap kids, regularly $1, $1.50 and $30 g pair. Almost any color except white. If you've a small hand you're in luck. They are for little chaps, two to years old, and are the excellent all-wool kilts and Russian suits which have helped make the high reputation of this section for little folks. These particular suits did sell at from $4 50 and $5.25 up to $6 50 and $7 50. To have the boy is to have the suit. Pure Linen 'Kerchiefs at 10c They were 15c and 20c apiece and come in both men's and women's sizes. You have choice of ¼, ½ and ¼-inch hems, either size. That lets everybody in—at half price. For women only there are still quite a lot of those $1,50 bunches of convent embroidered initial hand- kerchiefs at 89c a bunch of six. L.S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. Mrs. Edna Skinner is visiting at St. Louis. Mrs. Ada Ford and daughter returned to Chicago to-day. Augustus Bass of Sullivan, Ind., was a carvinal visitor this week. Morris White and wife have returned from spending the summer at Detroit. Mrs Calvin Brooks left Wednesday for Arcadia, Ind., to visit her mother. The Young Men's Prayer Band will meet at the Second Christian church Sunday. Chas. Tanner and Warner Duggard of Kokomo, Ind., attended the carvinal this week. Mrs. Sallie Tandy was seriously injured from a fall recently but is slowly recovering. Miss Emma David of Cynthiana, Ky, is the guest of Miss Allie Morgan, 1982 Alvord street. A. C. Moss, letter carrier, is spending his vacation at Evansville, Ind., and at Niagara, Ky. The Topaz Cluster Club was entertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. Clay, in Blackford street. Elam Pickens and Miss Clara Easton were the guests of Miss Florence Pickens at Louisville Sunday. Mesdames Felix Davis, Laura Gaines, Blanche Cook and Susie Williams spent Sunday at Louisville. Miss Flora Morine of Muncie, Ind., is in the city, the guest of Miss Maude Bass on Fayette street. Invitations have been issued to a ball to be given by the Olive Club, at Odd Fellows' Hall, October 22. The family of William Morris, of Louisville, arrived in the city, and are with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Cox. Mrs. Harrison Walker and her sister, Mrs. Nelson, have returned from a visit to New Albany and Louisville. The stewards and stewardesses of Allen Chapel gave a reception to the pastor at the church, Thursday evening. The Embroidery Club of Corinthian Baptist church met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Sadie Drugee, at 825 Black street. The East End Sewing Circle of Bethel A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Francis Tucker, in Superior street, Friday afternoon. The Mocdy, of Niagara Falls, has joined his wife in this city, who has spent the summer with her brother, Dr. Joseph Ward. Harry Pryor and Miss Zola Carmichael were married Wednesday evening by the Rev. C. W. Thompson pastor of Wayman Chapel. Prettiest Hats.... are to be found at ALLISON'S Mill 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 Brosnan's 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 fined, 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 The above for sale only at the Washington St., Store. THE BROSNAN Groves & Betz PLUMBERS Incandescent Lighting A Specialty. COLUMBIA Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and Steel Ranges. 315-319 Fast Wasbington St., Opp. Court House Grocery. NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 11—Cotton firm, Sales. 6,590 bales. Ordinary; 6%c; good ordinary; 6.5-16c. low middling; 7%c; middling; 8.1-16c. low middling; middling uplands; fair; 8.1-16c. receipts; 6,660 bales; stock, 84,760. New York, Oct. 11—Cotton closed quiet and steady; middling uplands, 8%c; middling gulf, 8.1-16c. Sales, 797 bales bales. New Orleans, Oct. 12—Cotton steady. Sales. 5,530 bales. Ordinary; 6.5-16c; good ordinary; 6.5-16c. middling; 8%c; good ordinary; 8.1-16c. middling gulf, 8%c. Receipts. 11,053 bales. stock, 89,415 bales. NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 15—Cotton steady; sales. 4,100 bales. ordinary; 6.5-16c; good ordinary; 7c low middling; 7.13-16c; middling; 8%c. good middling; 8.1-16c; middling gulf, 8%c. Receipts. 13,941 bales. stock, 105,256 bales. New York, Oct. 15—Cotton-Bot closed steady; middling uplands, 8.9-16c; middling gulf, 8.1-16c; sales, 790 bales. A directory is what the colored race needs. A book which shows the names, ages and location, professions and occupation and the value of all real estate and personal property and the amount taxes paid for the year 1901. It only cost 50 cents to be rated; and we advise all to send 2 cent stamp to J. C. Chapple, Greenville, Miss, for blanks and be rated. 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: There is no disease so peculiar as rheumis tism. The pain which is in the little finger to do must be in one of the other martyrs. And if you let, and finding none it settles permanently in one place, and from its home other pains start out, and settles down and multiply. Dr. Drumphin says that you must attack the disease from all points at once and their work is always successful if your drugist has not not these remedies, write to the doctor, and describe your case. Agents wanted. Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio.—A grand phonograph concert was held at Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, Friday evening, under the auspices of the Trustees' Helpers. The Webb concert Company gave a few selections. The Hampton Quartette also sang. The pastor in charge, Rev. C. W. Dorsey, is attending the Ohio A. M. E. conference which is in session at Ironton, Ohio. Mr. Baltimore held services Sunday. Rev. C. W. Dorsey raised $118.50 in money. George W. Hayes has been nominated candidate for representative. He has been connected with the Union Baptist church for thirty-six years, twenty-two of which time he has served as Trustee. He is a prominent member of the Masons and Odd Fellows. The colored men here have organized a Business Club, composed of colored business men of the city. 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. Mrs. Tillie Wallace, of Cinchnati, spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Frances Smith, who is ill at her home in Maskingum street. Mrs. Kittie Terrell left Tuesday morning for New Richmond, O, where she will visit relatives before returning to her home at St. Paul. Miss Murilla Bradbury left Tuesday morning in charge of Mrs. Martha Breckenridge, who will be placed in the home for soldiers' widows at Dayton. Lieutenant Charles McMoran lectured Tuesday evening at Wayman Chapel on the Spanish-American war. He also gave a sketch of his rapid firing gun. Rev. Thompson (col) of Cincinnati, O; will preach at the St. Phillips Mission Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Solo by Mrs. Katherine Harper. Mrs. J. H. Stine entertained Sunday at tea in honor of the Misses Ellis of Dayton, O., and on Monday entertained Mrs. Woodford Steward of Neblesville, Ind. A quartet composed of Mesdames Lucretia Knox, and Katherine Crossen Harper. Dr. Joseph Ward and William Collins went to Anderson to sing Thursday night. Mrs. Kittle Terrell was entertained last Friday night at the home of Mrs. Kittle Minter, by Mesdames Eliza Wells, Lida Sweeny, Lillie Henderson, Kate Bazel Misses Clara Brown and Susie Bradford. The grand rally at the Ninth Presbyterian church last Sunday was a success over $100 being raised. The pastor will preach a special sermon Sunday night at 8 o'clock, "On the Golden Candles." Regular preaching Sunday morning. The Woman's Club was entertained Monday by Mrs. Maude Shelton. The club will meet next Monday with Mrs. Bertha Turner and will play whist next Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Laura Gaines, 430 W. Michigan street. The marriage of Mr. Alex. W. Posey of this city and Miss Ella Nelson of Cincinnati took place at the home of the bride, Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Posey arrived in the city the same evening, and will make this their future home. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Second Baptist church on Friday afternoon with Mrs. Laura Breedlove, 854 Torbett street. This society is endeavoring to raise a large sum of money for the Indiana Baptist College. A large congregation heard the farewell sermon of the Rev. J. J. Blackshear Sunday. A committee of women, led by Mrs. Kittie Minter, presented him with a handsome black suit of clothes. He left for his new field at Seguin, Tex., Sunday night. The stewardess board of Bethel A. M. E church has elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Martha Hall; secretary, Mary E. Beck; treasurer, Ella Walden; chairman of executive committee, Anna Clayborn; chairman of altar committee, Mary C. Allen; chairman of refreshment committee, Amanda Breckenridge. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES Rev, Edward L. Gilliam pastor 11th and North, Missouri streets. Four additions last Sunday, Mrs. Easter Allman, Gallatin, Tenn., Mrs. Fannie Rose, Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Lytle, Covington, Ky. Quite a number of subscribers were secured by the pastor, for the Epworth Herald and Southwestern Advocate The piano presented to the church by the Sewing Circle, Epworth League and Choir, is a thing of beauty. A new organization of the ladies of the church was effected on Wednesday last, at the residence of Mrs. Tribble, and expects to do much to push the work of the church. A full account will appear in our notes next week. Sunday Oct. 27, will be "Reception Day," there will be services all day, and the members will be on hand to receive their friends. There will be a concert, for the Trustees, on Wednesday Nov 6. Usual services to-morrow. Pastor will preach morning and evening. SEATON THE HATTER WANTED Barkeepers and Porters to send for free samples and premiums lists. HARVEY CHEMICAL CO., 216 N. Fifth Street, Lafayette, Ind. Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., invited Mr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington to attend the wedding breakfast on the occasion of his marriage to a daughter of Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island. --- NOTICE! I have told others what a wonderful effect The Original Ozonized OX Marrow has in making the hair grow. My hair is very thick, but I have comb-full, but since I have used your Ozonized OX Marrow I can fix it any way I want to. Please send me two bottles of hair cream and your hair yours, Miss JESSIE BRISTOL, R. I. THE ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (copyrighted) also makes kinky or curly hair, straight, soft and beautiful. Cures hair breakage, dandruff or breaking off. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents. Sold by drugstore. One bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We offer one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. MARROW CO., 70 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Washington Street Store. 6 and 8 West Washington Street. MANTEL of all Kinds Give us a trial. 245 Massachusetts Avenue New 'Phone 1747. CHARLES L. HARTMAN THE MARKET Cotton. TO BE RATED: A Traveling Pain. News Notes. AMagnificentShowofMillinery AMagnificentShowofMillinery The desirable and most popular Tailor-made Hats are here in all the good colors, stitchings, straps, buttons, etc. Fine specials today at $2.25 and $1.98 Stylish Velvet-made Hats, trimmed up to date; a Velvet Hat is always dressy. Rare Style in Enlarged selling space and a d assortment of handsome Suits, Coat most of all in this section is the exe all like them in the city. That alo you nothing more here. An extra A Tremendous Overstocked manufacturers had sequently these remarkably low pr e in Ready Suits. Price and a doubled force of salespe Suits, Coats. Paletots, Skirts and is the exclusiveness of the diff That alone is worth much to An extra effort on our part, that undous Purchase of facturers had to sell, we supplied t oly low prices. Rare Style in Ready Suits and Wraps Enlarged selling space and a doubled force of salespeople to show this wonderful assortment of handsome Suits, Coats, Faletots, Skirts and Waists. What one admires most of all in this section is the exclusiveness of the different garments--nothing at all like them in the city. That alone is worth much to the purchaser, but it costs you nothing more here. An extra effort on our part, that's all. A Tremendous Purchase of Blankets Overstocked manufacturers had to sell, we supplied them with ready cash, consequently these remarkably low prices. 40c 10 4 Gray Blankets..... .20 $4.50 all-wool black and white paid..... $2.98 Comforts..... $1.25 59c Double Blankets..... .43 $5.00 all-wool White Blankets..... $3.75 $2.00 fine Tufted Comforts..... $1.49 75c Double Cotton Blankets... .50 $6.90 all-wool White Shrunk Blankets..... $3.75 extra fine Lawn Mated 98c Double Teaseldown Blank- $1.15 Heavy Double Fleeced Domet Blankets..... .75 $1.35 Large Teasledown Blankets..... .98 $1.35 Ha H. P. W ANNOUN JOSEPH T. Has Opened BAK 234 W. Vermont Street Everything Fresh Lunches..... FROM 10 C CONTEST FOR AT SURPRIS For the most POPULAR colored mi- suit of clothes valued at $35.00 A vote Contests Start Men's all-wool suits..... $4 98 Men's black worsted suits satin lined worth $18, our price..... 11.50 Boys all wool suits..... 4 98 Men's working pants..... 79 Men's dress pants..... 1.98 Men's extra fine worsted pants..... 3 48 Our $10 raglan overcoats are swell. See them. SHOES Men's all leather shoes, guaranteed.$1.25 All goods guaranteed as represented. THE SUI Corner Indiana and Senate Flanner & THE L FUNERAL 320 N: Illinois St., bet. N. BEST SERVICE S. L. TAYLOR & CO Fail and Winter Styles OVERCOATS AND TROUSERS TO ORDER FROM $16 00 np. Trouser$4 00 np 17 Virginia Avenue. New Telephone 1228 MARRY MARRY Become a member of the NATIONAL AFFO AMERICAN CORRESPONDENCE BUREAU ABSOLUTELY PRIVATE, NO PUBLICITY. Free membership for next ten days. Seed two-cent stamp for full particular. P. O. Box 1028. MILWAUKEE, WIS. JOHNSON & WOODBRIDGE CO Opposite Pembroke Arcade, 142 East Washington St. Paints, Oils, Glass and Brushes Flanner & Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES HAIR SWITCH FREE send a small sample of your hair. Send no more than two inches of hair to the post.付 a FINE HUMAN HAIR SWITCH, an exact match, 22 inches long, human hair, ounce, short stem. We use sufficient postage for return if not sait- factory, but if found exactly as rep- resented, we will send a free value and you wish to keep it, either on your own or take ORDER for a SWITCHER at W.1.50 EACH among your friends and without any money, we to send you direct by mail, to be paid for 10 days after receipt, or by courier to your city and you can obtain the switch we send you free for your trouble. 17 Quincy Street, Chicago, Ill. 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4351 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 - Old Phone 1-6490 --- ```markdown ``` Colored Lady and Gent Agents Wanted For Our Wonderful Frozen Periumes Exclusive territory given. Send 15c for sample and personal use. You can make more than 150 times than many other employment. Other specialties to follow on which agents will have first call. Address PARAMOUNT NOVELTY CO. MILLINERY Mrs. H. M. Willits calls your attention to her fine display of millinery at 342 Indiana Avenue. You are cordially invited to call and inspect before buying. 20 years of experience. MRS. H. M. WILITS. 342 Indiana Avenue REMOVED BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A.Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran' ted 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 PEACH-LIKE complex obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a maltufo person perfectly white. In forty-six-hourshours a shade in skin spots but bleaches out does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out the maining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Will move without harm to the skin. When 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 grow long and straight, and makes the hair so long. High perfumed and makes the hair so soft. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. Any person sending us one dollar a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D. it will come by express. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RIGHOM, V. An unusually large assortment here for $3 75, $3 48 $3 55 and. Black Ostrich Tips, 9 inches long. 19 Black Breasts, 290 kind. 15 Parrots, black and natural, 750 kind. 48 Colored Breasts 48 ANNOUNCEMENT JOSEPH TAGGART Has Opened A First-class BAKERY For the most POPULAR colored minister in the city, we will make a fine suit of clothes valued at $35.00 A vote is given with every purchase of 25 cents. Contests Starts October 1st. THE SURPRISE STORE Corner Indiana and Senate Aves. and Vermont Street. Hair Goods Dr.JosephH Ward $2.98 $1.65 Silkoline Hand-knotted Comforts..... $1.25 $3.75 $2.00 fine Tufted Comforts..... $1.49 $3.75 extra fine Lawn Mated Cotton Comforts..... $1.98 75c Bed Pillows, 3 pounds to pillow..... .49 45c Square Pillows..... .25 .69 35c Fancy Oblong Pillows, each..... .19 .98 UNCEMENT I TAGGART opened A First-class BKERY Street, near Indiana Avenue. Fresh From The Oven BOX .....Lunches 10 OENTS UP FOR MINISTERS AT THE ISE STORE red minister in the city, we will make a fine A vote is given with every purchase of 25 cents. Starts October 1st, $4.98 Ladies' tailor made suits, extra nice black and blue, very latest style jackets, suit.....$4.98 11.50 leader for our opening, we will offer 79 any of our extra fine tailor made 1.98 $15 00 suits, Saturday, for.....9.98 3.48 Our $10 00 line will be offered for See Saturday, only at.....6.98 We show a fine line of fall jackets at a very low prices. 50 dozen $1 shirts with suspenders to match, while they last..... 50c presented at SURPRISE STORE Senate Aves. and Vermont Street & Buchanan, E LEADING DIRECTORS pet. New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES WINTER TOURIST TICKET NOW ON SALE VIA Louisville & Nashville R R TO Florida and Gulf Coast Points Finest Dining Car Service in the South. Write for folders, descriptive matter, etc., to C. L. STONE, General Pass. Agent, LOUISVILLE, KY.