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Adver tising Returns from The Freeman are the Convincing Proofs of its Circulation THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME!XIV NUMBER 45. THE GLOWING WORK RAPID AND SUCCESSFUL STRIDES ARE THE COLORED MEN OF MONTGOMERY MAKING IN THE WORLD OF COMMERCE A Pointed and Graphical Sketch of the Southern Shores by a Traveling Representative--Shout the Special to The Indianapolis Freeman. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 2.—In my round to-day 1 was never more agreeably surprised in my whole life than I was to find the commercial spirit so thorongly instilled in the Negro men of Montgomery. As the representative of this valuable paper, I was given the glad hand and heralded through the city with a gushing cordiality. I give below a brief list and resume of some of Montgomery's knights of the counter: Mr. J. W. Adams, perhaps the most prominent and one of the wealthiest young men now clashing his force in the broad arena of business is self-made from the core. He conducts a large department store comprising two floors and a basement. Severn clerks are required to dispense his wares to the abundant patronage his establishment enjoys. Miss Jimmie M Pierce who has charge of the millinery department is a graduate of Tuskegee Normal School. H. A. Loveless is one of the most extensive undertakers in Alabama. The conduct of his business requires the al most constant use of fifty head of horses. He has ten fine carriages, seven drays, is one of the largest property owners in the town and a genial good fellow. V. H. Tulane is a young man presenting a striking example of what perseverance, industry and hard work may accomplish. He is scarcely twenty-eight years of age yet within the last ten years has accumulated the snug little pile of eight thousand dollars in the grocery business. He started on a $75 stock. The "Alabama Furniture Company" under the sage direction of Mr. C. D. Yancy and Mr. Lewis F. Brenaux, although but six weeks old, radiate indications which all points to its developments into the giant of the business world among the colored people of the South. Many thousand dollars have been invested and the highest and most costly grades of furniture are to be found in their immense stock of modern upholstery. They are staunch friends of The Freeman. W E Means is doing a thriving business in the grocery line and general merchandise. He has in connection with his store a well stocked bar. He started his business some ten years ago on the modest sum of $50. Another hutler for The Freeman. He is 32 years of age and rearing an excellent family. T H. Garner is a character distinctly separate and out of the brilliant category that has gone before; in so much as he is now 60 years of age and has been in business but two years yet he has saved $3,000. Mr C H B Glass is a very prosperous young merchant located out on Mobile Road, a suburban district. His grocery and saloon is a model of taste and business sagacity. Lewis and Pinckard, are two bright young business men who are sure to make their way in this world. Aside from their excellent grocery establishment, Mr Pinckard is identified with a large butchershop in the city market. By virtue of his tact and perseverance, he demands the most fashionable white trade in the city. More of this young Napolean anon. The Home Plate saloon and restaurant owned and managed by Mr John H Thompson is one of the finest grogshops in Alabama. The proprietor is a handsome, companionable young fellow. He employs seven persons in the conduct of his place. His genial hospitality shall ever be a distinct memory. J F Boyd has perhaps the largest general merchandise store in Montgomery. He has $6,000 invested in stock and has been in business 20 years and owns considerable property. He has three employees. Mr E J Abercrumble is a young man engaged in the grocery business, in connection with which he also conduits a wood yard and seems to be doing nicely. Mrs Hill has a stand in the city market where she conducts a huge vegetable and general green foods store. Her amiable daughter is a great favorite among her many customers. The Duncan Brothers' saloon is one of the nicest and most tastefully arranged establishments of its kind I had the occasion to visit during my stay in the city. Mr Engene Duncan, the manager is a hale fellow well met. Mr Frank S Robinson the well-known manager of the Dorsett Social Club, is head dispenser of drinks. The place is the popular resort and headquarters for show men. J EdGreen is asked to write. Furnished rooms in connection. Mr William Pinckard of whom brief mention has been made elsewhere in this column, is a young man of superior thrift and energy. He is only 28 years of age; started business five short years ago with a comparatively nothing. Since that time he has saved the sum of $3,000 and is now in the largest butcher business in the city market. It will be remembered that he is also the senior member of the firm—Pinckard & Lewis, Grocers. J. D. HOWARD. Battle Creek Items Battle Creek, Mich., Special.-Mrs. Bell Williams, of Grand Rapids, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. George Collins, 33 Granville street. We are proud to know that our old comrade, Mr. Birt Stewart, who was taken from us last Wednesday, is still alive, as we all bid farewell to him. None of us expect, ed to see or hear of him alive, but he has fought the call of death away, and reports just received from him indicate that Mr. Stewart is improving nicely; grape nuts will cure him. William Goodall is on the sick list but is not dangerous. Billy drank too much Postmum Food Coffee. Don't forget that Battle Creek is in need of all kinds of laborers, plenty of work and good pay. Miss Lola Grace spent Sunday in Kaliamazoo, also Mr. and Mrs. James Tolliver; Fred Goins returned from Buffalo last Thursday. Tommy James is spending a few days at home with his family. The Valet club gave a birthday party in honor of Mrs. James Mitchell, Monday evening, Oct. 28. Many elegant presents were presented her by the many happy friends. Messrs. William Bryan, J. F. Smith, N. B. Arbuckel of Detroit, are at the Post Tavern. Thomas James made a flying trip to Chicago Wednesday on business. Cards for the Thanksgiving Ball are out. Get ready boys. News Notes. Houston, Tex., special. Read The Freeman, the great Negro journal, and also read the Houston News, which will appear each week. Tell your friends about this great paper, it will be delivered to your door every Sunday morning by Chas. Denmon, corner of Main and Congress ave. A. G. Field's great minstrels were here on the 31st ul. The People's Pharmacy, the new colored drug store will open at an early date, at No. 811 Prairie ave. This new enterprise will be owned and managed by Dr. W. A. Halston, of Shreveport, La, and Mr. E. Perry, a well known business man of this city. The Freeman wishes them great success in their enterprise. Isle's Afro-American Concert Co., exhibited at Odd Fellow's Hall last week to a crowded house. Jas. H. Moore went to San Antonia last month to take in the fair. The Bayou City drug store is still at 512 Travis st. Call on them when you want fresh drugs and your prescriptions filled accurately. Tell your friends about The Freeman and help to build up this great journal. The writer wishes to increase the subscribers in the city to the top notch and he wants every one to help. Will deliver The Freeman to your door every Sunday morning. Chas. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1901 HON. ISAIAH T. MONTGOMERY, HON. ISAIAH T. MONTGOMER Y. Mound Bayon. Miss. Denmon agent corner Main and Congress. Mr. Sammy Sterling of the Island City is up to stay indefinitely. Miss Emma Fields of the 1st. ward is one of The Freeman's greatest admirers. Interesting Items Nashville, Tenn., Special.—Miss Lillie Bell McGavock the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy McGavock and Mr. Dock Hart, toreman of the composing room of Baptist Publishin Board, a man of splendid adaptation and wonderful skill were united in wedlock Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock in the First Baptist Church, East Nashville by the Rev. S. E. Griggs. Miss Anna Frazier and Miss Dayton, E. McGavock, the latter the sister of the bride acted as flower girls and added much to the grace and beauty of the occasion. Mrs. J. O. Rust, the wife of Rev. Dr. J. O. Rust, one of the most influential white preachers of the city, addressed the mission' ary society which meets the first Monday night in each month, in the First Baptist church, East Nashville. Her remarks were good. There was a very interesting game of foot ball played between the McHarry Medical and Fisk Universities last Saturday Nov. 2 on the Fisk Campus. The contest proved a walkover for the doctors who won with a score of 12 to 0. The $1000 rally of the First Baptist church of East Nashville will continue throughout the month. The Vanderville, Nelson G. Merry, Buchanan and the Do Nothing clubs are led respectively by Messrs. W. H. Flurt, H. S. Wright, R. M. Bibbs and Houston, H. Elam. Mrs. Lizzie Vanderville, wife of the late Rev. R. B. Vanderville, pastor of the First Baptist church of East Nashville, died Friday night Nov. 1 at her home on Truthland street. She had been sick for quite a while. Mrs. Em J. Griggs has returned home after a very severe spell of sickness. She had the very best of attention while confined in the infirmary of Dr. Wilson. Mr. H. H. Elam is a worthy young man of sterling qualities. When you see him give your subscription for The Freeman and read of the Negro and his doings. The furniture and barber tools of Mr. Clark McGavock, who conducted a tonsilular parlor, were sold to some very popular young men, last week, who will surprise the community in a short while. The Freeman stations are: Drs. Severe and Parks' drug store; Dr. P. R. Burrows drug store; Dewey Creamery, South Cherry st-Henderson Grocery Co., E. Hill st.; S. Johnson, Grocery Co., corner Tweed and Albion streets. H. Elam, 317 Stewart st., East Nashville. B. Z. Eakin general agent and reporter, 512 Cedar st. Telephone, 3333-4 rings. Vicksburg, Miss, Special—Hon. George L. Knox, of Indianapolis Ind, will lecture in this city on November, 21. We bespeak in advance for him a hearty welcome to this historic city. Mr. and Mrs. Bowles' of Natchez, Miss, arrived here last week and were the charming visitors of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Forman on N. Farmer et. Mr. J. B. Stevenson has opened a shave店 on the Notes. corner of Clay and Cherry st. Give him you or urcer. Mr. Ike Coleman's pool and billiard room is up to date. Mr. Thomas M. Buckner made a flying trip to Warrington, Sunday Nov., 3. Forepaugh and Sells Bros.' shows made a great hit here Oct., 31. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Forman gave a grand reception at their home on N. Farmer st. Monday night, Oct. 28, the guest of honour being Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Bowler of Natchez. Miss. The evening was most pleasantly spent and the occasion was one that will long be remembered by those whose good fortune it was to be present. Refreshments were served in abundance. Messrs Mathew Smith and Clarence Jones are em'ployed at the Carrol Hotel, the former as elevator boy and the later as bell-boy. They will no doubt give a good account of them selves. Queen City Notes. Cincinnati, Ohio, Special.—Miss Emily Crouch, of 1023 Mound street, visited friends in Dayton, Ohio, last week. She was the guet of Miss Anna B. Young, of Miami City, 21 Fourth avenue. Mrs. Mary Hall, nee Ward, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. W. Williams, of Creedville, Miss Emma Parkes of Mt. Healthy, O., was the guest of Miss Emily M. Crouch, of 1023 Mound street, last Saturday. Mr. James Payne, of Church Court, was quietly married to Miss Nellie Arnold, of the East End, on last Wednesday evening. A grand musical entertainment was given at the Odd Fellows' hall, last Wednesday evening, for the benefit of the Crutchfield fund, which was a financial success. The following well-known talent rendered selections: Prof. H. T. Jackson, Miss Florence E. Monroe, Mr. Edward Goodbar and the Baby Wonders. Bessie and Cora Gafford, Mrs. E. M. Beavers chairman, Mr. and Mrs Isaac Steele, of Hunt street, entertained several of their friends last Thursday evening. Mrs. Letha Jones, of Chicago, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Charles Strowder of 416 Arch street. When you want The Freeman call on or write H. B. Brooks, 1025 John above Elizabeth. New Orleans News. New Orleans, La. Special — Lowrey's Band with Forepaugh Sells Bros. Show, was the talk of the town among the colored people. Even our white brother with all of his prejudice, could but admire the music they made. The band consists of Prof P. G Lowrey, J. J. Smith, Thomas May, G P. Hambright, James Hall, Billy May, James Brown, Calvin Jackson, Sam Elliott, Henry Ross, James Moten and Arthur Prince. The vaudeville company which is also under Prof. Lowrey's management comprises. Billie Bradley, Bert Rogers, Charley Eoster, James Brown, Henry Ross, Arthur Prince, Rose Emma Thomas and Blanch Bradly, who is agent for the Freeman with the company. Prof. Lowrey hales from Reese, Kansas. The writer had the pleasure PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 850.: ONE YEAR. $ of meeting and chatting with him. He expressed regrets $t$ that the show was not going to remain a week, as he would like to have seen more of the city. He met Mr Samuel E Davis, our cabinet-maker mechanical genius, and called on Mr. Davis at his shop, and was delight by the number of things shown him. We hope to have him among us again, because he does not surround himself with that air of superiority like some persons we have met; nor does he try to make you feel the he is a greater man and you a lesser one. When you want reading matter of any kind especially that by race authors, see McKeethen and Rogers at the Masonic and Odd-fellows building, 1116 Perdido street, room 2. All kinds of subscription books and periodicals can be obtained through them. Dear Sir:—There is one thing that I cannot understand and that is why colored people are so reluctant about paying the professional people of their race more especially the musicians you can take the average colored congregation and they seem perfectly willing to pay the preacher but if the young lady who plays the organ happens to want one or two dollars each Sunday for her services they seem to think that she is committing some kind of a sin when common sense and reason ought to teach anybody that she has to pay her expense just as well as any body else. The Negro can talk all about the race problem that he wants to but until he learns something about attending to his own business and respecting his own people he don't need to expect to be anything but the most despised race on the globe. About the best and only solution of the race problem that I know of can be found in I Timothy V chaps. 3 ver. "But if any provide not for his own and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel." This passage from the holy scriptures every Negro should paste in his hat and govern himself accordingly. A. R. M. Muncie News Items. Munice, Ind., Special—A concert and supper was given at A. M. E. church Monday evening. Rev. Johnson, of the Second Baptist church, preached a very able service. At 3 p. m., communion was given with full attendance. On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p. m., a special services will be held, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Biffe have moved into their own home on South Plum street. Thursday evening a special program was rendered at Literary, after which refreshments were served. Walter Walters is still holding forth as houseman at the Hotel Kirby, where for years he has given complete satisfaction. Quite an elaborate time was given at the Halloween social despite the rain. Miss Marie Davis, who has been ill for several weeks, is some better at this writing. Mr. Curtus has moved from Mrs. Fry's to East Jackson street opposite. Mr. Elwood Martis visited his old home in Ohio a few days last week. Mrs. James has returned from Lima, where she was called on account of the illness of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Ware. Mrs. Will Guthrie has returned from a visit to Richmond. Miss Flora Morris has returned from an extended visit to Indianapolis. His Reception. Clarksville, Tenn., Special.-Hon. Geo. L. Knox, the celebrated orator, publisher and statesman, spoke here to an enthusiastic audience last night, Nov. 4. His lecture, "The American Negro and His Possibilities," found great favor. He was met at the station by representative citizens in private carriage. A day's ovation was given him was introduced to Judge Tyler and Postmaster Wilcox. He was escorted to all the public schools and buildings. Notes. Ironton, Mo., Special.-Ironton is on the move. Health is very good. Dr. Comes and wife from Poplar Bluff were here in the interest of the Ladies' Court, also Miss Artia Wyert, who we was pleased to have with us. Come again, ladies. We are having a revival at the M. E. church. Sister Viola Merrell from St. Louis is preaching every night, and we are having glorious meetings. Public Library 1 02 CUPID ON THE WING MEMPHIS SOCIETY KEPT BUSY ATTENDING THE WEDDING FUNCTIONS. THE BAPTIST WOMEN'S STATE Convention Elect Officers---Notes of General Interest From Different Points--More Handsome Presents. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—The great wedding bell rang at Metropolitan Baptist church Thursday evening, Oct. 24. Mrs. Jane Harris, the beloved sister of Rev. P. J. Jackson and C. Jackson, was joined in the holy bond of matrimony to Mr. Robert Herron, the devoted son of Mrs. Mahaley Herron, also the devoted son of the brother of Mr. Ed Herron. After the married ceremony the bridal party proceeded on their way rejoicing, headed by the beautiful flower maidens, little Misses Robby Herron and Anna May Abanathy. The little boys were Masters C. Jackson and Robert Hooks. The remainder of the party consisted of the maids of honor, Miss Malinda Jackson, Miss Ida Taylor, and the groom's best men were Messrs. Jas A. Marshall and Haywood Bowman. The bride was led to the altar by Mr. Ed Herron under the sweet strains of music rendered upon the organ by the organist, Miss L. A. Campbell. The Rev. P. J. Jackson officiated. A grand reception was afterwards tendered their host of friends. --- The Baptist Women's State Convention, which convened October 16, elected the following officers: Mr. F. Nelan, president; Mesdames M. Hattox, of Nashville, vice-president; N. West, secretary; R. J. Petty, assistant secretary; E. W. Broghton, corresponding secretary, and B. C. Warfield. In reading one of the leading colored papers of Nashville I find that every Baptist church in Memphis have been given credit for their courtesies to the Baptist State Convention except the one that did the most; so cheerfully announce that Rev. P. J. Jackson and the Metropolitan Baptist congregation gave more and did more than any others of that denomination.—F. W. Bartlett. --- Mr. Andrew Greenway, of Memphis, and Miss Lizzie Bishop, of Vicksburg, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Monday evening, Oct. 28, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thornton, 193 Washington street, Rev. Cleves officiating. Mr. Mack Rullillow, of Chicago, is in the city as the guest of Mr. Dave Washington. Among the many presents given at the wedding of Mr. J. L. Brinkley and Miss Minnie A. Settles was a handsome silver card case given by Mr. and Mrs. John Brame. The Ladies' Guild of Avery Chauvel also contributed a lovely silver pitcher. ... Griffin Court of Calantha No. 255 meets the first and third Monday of each month; Mesdames Elizabeth Griffin, W. C.; Fannie Green, R. of D. The Cooks and Waiters' Association No. 1 of Memphis entertained on the 29th ult. with one of the swellest banquets ever given in the city. Some of our most distinguished people were present. A delightful time was had. All the delicacies of the season were strictly served up to date. The tender strains of music broke the stillness of the night while the guests passed into supper. The lovers of dancing were gratified. This association has fitted up one of the prettiest club rooms in the city at 146 Beale street. They invite all their friends to call and inspect their quarters. E. W. SADDLER. E C. 'Cooper is The Freeman's agent in Anniston, Ala. Address 1600 Pine street. "DELMA." BY J. D. HOWARD. Author of "Know Thyself," "Ambition," etc. "His Private Sins" now under construction.) Three weeks have passed since Delma's coming to Beauford's apartments. The unfortunate girl is more puzzled and distressed at Beauford's continued kindness and consideration than when we last saw her. Elmore's every action has been one of studied politeness and solicitous care. Each morning elaborate bouquets of beautiful flowers have found their way to Delma, a room with the master's compliments. The chase with the two mettlesome ponies had been turned over to Delma's especial pleasure. Many were the long drives she took under the careful hand and watchful eye of Reuben. Alone in the shady woodlands and vistas of beautiful Holly Grove the sad girl had found her only source of consolation in pouring out her supplications to God. She would have Reuben stop the chase beneath the leafy boughs of the grand old oaks and sit for hours listening to the music of the winds. Nature's sweet refrain, which spoke to her troubled soul a peculiar language. Elmore's actions had removed, in a measure, the fear with which she first regarded his advances and in its stead had come an interested study of the man. In his later vein she had discovered attributes which, had all things been equal, she felt could be developed into ideal manhood. At times when she would play and sing some old Southern ballad which found response in his impressionable heart there would come into his eyes a suspicious moisture, typifying a regret and sadness too deep for expression in words. At such times he would turn to the singer with a longing wistful look. more like the silent appeal so often seen in the eyes of lower animals when striving to convey their dumb intelligence to humanity. One evening as Elmore entered the dining apartment, Delma who was awaiting his appearance was startled to note the flushed, hectic expression of his face. He bowed courteously. For a moment he gazed at the girl with that old fierce, passionate glare in his eyes. He smiled with pleasure as he noted a bunch of forget-me-nots fastened at the MR. BEAUFORD, IN THE CONSISTORY OF ANSWER FOR THEIR MISDEEDS ON EARTH TO MY MAKER FOR A VIOLATION OF THE A MR. BEAUFORD, IN THE CONSISTORY OF GOD WHERE EACH MUST APPEAR AND ANSWER FOR THEIR MISDEEDS ON EARTH, I SHALL HAVE TO BENDER NO ACCOUNT TO MY MAKER FOR. A VIOLATION OF THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT. throat of her dress. He came up close to her, his breath was short and quick. "I feel honored, Delma, to see my flowers upon the bosom of the woman I LOVE! She flinched but did not stir. It were as if she had been suddenly charmed by the very strength of the passion which was raging within the breast of the man before her. "Yes, Delma, I love you!" he went on wildly, clasping the unresisting form in his arms and raining hot kisses upon the beautiful lips, eyes and neck. "Come dictates of an honest heart. "Elmore" a little more softly, 'I am not ashamed of the love I now acknowledge for you and believe that I am sincerely loved in return' Sue had crept up softly to his side and laid one shapely hand upon his arm. The action was the impulse of love's affinity, the magnetism of which caused him to shake with emotion. He covered it immediately with his own strong hand and looked down into Delma's eyes with his very soul beaming out of his own "Then be MY own. Let us forget the BEFORE USING. Sold at all drug stores curely wrapped on receipt of 3 AGENTS CAN MAKE B Sold at all drug stores. Price. 25c. in large cans—Contains One Month's Treatment. If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will mail it to any address, securely wrapped on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address PART IV. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. let us take our fill of love," he said fiercely, still straining her to his breast. "No law in any land has the right to bias, restrain or dampen the honest love of two beings who DO love as we. Nay do not attempt to deny it—you do love me and I LOVE YOU WITH THE ONE DEVOTION OF MY WHOLE LIFE." He smothered the protest Delma was about to offer with a shower of kisses. Finally he released her and the girl stood regarding him in silent dismay. Beaulford from sheer exhaustion flung himself in a chair at the table, and covered his face with his hands as if ashamed of the declaration he had just made. For a short while Delma stood calmly regarding him. The old harsh, defiant look was no longer to be seen in the sweet eyes. Hers was a look of mingled sadness and determination. Her woman's heart had gone out to the man he'be'her in spite of the many faults she new made up his being Instinct, that strange interpreter of human passions had long since told her Elmore's true story. He loved her, yes, but loved his social connections and customs of the land better. His, she thought, was not the brave sacrificial devotion she had hoped for in her girlish dreams of the future and the man who should win her love. Yet, with this conviction uppermost in her mind it is but the acknowledgement of a sad fact to say, that her whole heart had gone out to the man whom she had at first so cordially disliked. Elmore Beauford had won his little game but in doing so had burned his own fingers with the fire he had meant to singe the wings of the captive girl in his power Alas, such matters are beyond all human to control. Whilst she loved the man she was, never the less, determined to yield up her body to the quiet rest of the grave rather than to the lusts of a guilty intrigue. "Elmore—Mr. Beanford" she hastily corrected "in the consistory of God where all must appear to answer for their misdeeds on earth, I shall have to render no account to my maker for a violation of the Seventh Commandment. "Delma you are cruel!" he cried rising. 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"You are the only and last of the Beaufords," she went on as soon as she could voice an expression midst the storm of caresses he lavished upon the beautiful lips and soft alabaster throat. She did not try to release herself but instead placed her arms about his neck and looked up into his face. There was a look in her eyes which told that upon the reply to the question she was about to put rested the future peace of her soul. "You have said" she continued, "that you would follow me anywhere. The Beauford's of olden times we are told never broke their word. I am going to put you severely to the test. Remember, Elmore, I love you. This is but an honest confession from the fullness of a woman's heart. But where I propose going as a finality to this misguided attachment will put your love to no better test if you have the courage to FOLLOW." "How strangely you speak darling," he said tenderly coming again to her side. "Where will you go?" She stepped back from him and pointed with her finger solemnly to the floor and said, "TO THE GRAVE" [To be continued.] DOWN IN MEMPHIS AN INTERESTING PAPAR READ BEFORE THE MISTIONARY UNION BY MRS. A. MEAN. The following paper of interest was read by Mrs. A. Means before the Missionary Union at the Second Congregational Church, a few weeks ago—Subject, "City Missions:" As Christian Missionary our first work begins at our homes by keeping a bridle on our tongues and temper. Be patient with husband and children take time to speak kindly and lovingly to them; keep your person and homes neat and clean. Don't worry if your family duties keep you at home all the week. God is with you in your homes and there are more than one hundred little useful things you can do every day in your home around you. Now while we are scattering sunshine in our homes; how many homes are there in this city where there is no sunshine; nothing but poverty, gloom, and darkness. We should not let our education, wealth and other successes in life prompt us so that we feel too high to stoop to help our fallen brother or sister or lend a helping hand to the weak and lowly. As Christian women and workers of Christ, we should spare some of our time to go into these homes, and have a word of consolation and prayer and see why it is that some of the children are so much neglected. We never go down the street but what we meet poor little hungry, naked children running the street from morning until night. If you should ask them why they are not in school; their answer would be; I have no shoes; sometime no clothes or no books, and very often mamma is sick, now if you would take time and follow this poor little child home you would find why these children are so often neglected. Again I say as Christian women and workers of Christ we should devise some plan by which we can reach the inmates of these homes. 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It seems to me to day that we are just as much asleep as were Peter, James, and John on that dark and doleful night, when our blessed Lord was agonizing in the garden of Gethsemane. Oh may the Lord, help us to awake and look around us: In our own neighborhood and sometimes in our homes, we find sin, and corruption, and yet we are unconcerned. Let us awake to the fact that God does and will hold us responsible, in a measure, for the fallen condition of those around us, until we should have done all within our power to make them better. We have quite a member of unmarried mothers. In some instances they are to be pitied, as they struggle with the cares and burdens of life. Many of them have fallen through ignorance, while some precious mothers were too modest to converse with their girls, and too distant, for the children to speak freely with in order to make known to mother all of their trials and temptation. Therefore, being led to confide in others, they are led astray by false friends, in the day of pure childhood's innocence. In some communities, the impure homes out number the pure; and since it is not possible to keep separated the children of these homes. I think it wise to do what we can to help save our sisters although they have fallen. Now if such mothers are scorned and passed by unnoticed, or made object of derision, when are we to hope for better results? Let us make this a subject of prayer Ask God what he will have us do for the fallen mothers and their children. I find if we tarry till they are better they may never come at all. We must have enough of the spirit of Christ to go for them, for while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Let us go into their homes, and in a sisterly manner show them that we really love and pity them. And most of them will decide with you, that were it possible to live the same number of days over again, they would take altogether different steps in life. Now since they have learned the pitfalls of degradation and shame, they will know the better how to shun them. And they will be bleesed helpers in the reformation of other fallen ones. I have found at last that Jesus was right when he said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Springfield News. Springfield, Ill., Special.—Mr. L. Baker visited Topeka, Kan., last week, enjoying the trip much. The Young Men's Literary Society held a very impressive meeting last Tuesday night. Mr. Osar Buckner left for Cairo, Ill. Mr. Clarence Gorum was married last week. The Memphis Car of this paper is always complaining about wrong doings, and most of his complaints are timely, but we fail to understand why he has nothing to say concerning the Commercial-Appeal and the Evening Sciitmar's ignorant denunciations. Why don't the Southern newspapers complain because John D. Rookefeller, Jr., invited Booker T. Washington and wife to his Wedding? If England, France, and the "North" is for us, who can be against us? We commend the French Press upon their denunciation of the unjust Prejudice of the South, founded upon Caste and ignorance. Gorum-Heath. Married Thursday Oct. 24, in the parlors of the bride's mother at 1 o'clock, Mr. Clarence R. Gorum, son of Robt. H. Gorum of this city to Miss Sadie Heath, daughter of Mrs. Eliza Heath, of Shelbyville, Ill., the Rew Chas. H. Jackson officiating. The wedding was a quiet one, only relatives and intimate friends were in attendance. The happy couple left Shelbyville at 4 p.m, arriving in this city at 8:30 p.m, where they will be at home to their friends at 415 South 10th street. The funeral of Mr. Dave Davis was held C. C. Cures Weak Men Free. Send Name and Address To-day----You Can Have It Free and Be Strong and Vigorous for Life. 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Tuesday. His death was as mysterious as it was sudden. As we come toward the Christmas holidays, larger space in the magazines is given to fiction. The Cosmopolitan includes a tragic story of the Mexican foot hills by Thomas A. Janvier, a very clever society story by Carolyn Wells, one of the Old French Romances by Richard Le Gallienne, an unusually interesting Indian narrative by H. T. George, and a weird story by S. R. Crockett. 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. --- ```markdown ``` the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy and you cannot realize how happy I am." "DearSir:—Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory." 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Politically he is being disposed of by the simple process of disfranchisement in many states and the shrewd political methods in other instances. The Negro annex, invented by Mr. Hauna, eliminated the Negro from the councils of the party to which he is idolatrous, devoted and bunched him off in a group that can now be practically manipulated through a few well paid leaders. It is generally regarded as true that an ignorant and unthinking people can be governed but are not capable of self-government or self direction. The recognition of a large number of so-called leaders is at present regarded as the best way to handle the colored vote. Some of these leaders are eminent churchmen, some eminent educators and some are genuine politicians who hunger and thirst for office and who are filled. Some leaders ask nothing as pay but the honor of being recognized as standing high with the powers; some ask money and some ask office but none seem to insist upon the recognition of the fact that the individual Negroes should be trained to think and to act according to individual convictions. Political speeches made to Negroes are not usually addressed to their understanding but appeal to their feelings. Whether the gathering be rural or in the city, whether it be made up of domestics, mechanics or farmers the speeches are all alike and consist in pointing out the long list of public offices held by colored men, how much salary they receive, and then wind up with the boast that every government bond must be signed by a Negro before it is valid. If there happens to be any Negroes who have begun to think and speak independently then there is rung in a bitter denouncement of all Negroes who bolt the Grand Old Party, etc. The existence of a creature like Tillman and his presence in the Democratic camp is about enough to keep any thinking Negro or for that matter any loyal American out of such company but there should be intelligent convictions and clear reasons behind every ballot. It appears to be the growing design to break up the Solid South by forcing such conditions as will enable the white man and the black man to think and vote according to their individual opinions and interests and not according to class sentiment or race prejudice. Until this comes about neither the white man of the South nor the black man will be able to contribute much that is of great value to the politics of the nation. The wretch that was executed for the crime of murdering President McKinley was about as good a citizen as Tillman who has already raised his voice in a call for the wholesale slaughter of Negroes. In ten years from now few such characters as Tillman will be found outside of prison walls. At this present time the Negro is recognized as being of considerable economic value and Booker T. Washington who is seeking to develop this quality of the race receives the endorsement of the best thinkers of the nation. When Bishop Payne founded Wilberforce University for the purpose of preparing preachers and teachers he was encouraged on al sides, so were all other endeavors having in view similar ends but when the colored schools gradually began to drift away from these objects and began to turn out upon society, hosts of men and women who were prepared to be little more than glittering ornaments, then came a revulsion of feeling upon the part of the public toward the schools being maintained for Negroes. The value of Hampton Institute slowly began to grow in public esteem and Tuskegee, founded in 1881 steadily gained hold upon public confidence until now it represents the full formed Americor ideal concerning the Negro education. Booker T. Washington is fortunately a man of level-headed and genuine modesty and is simply made more earnest, more powerful and more worthy by the honors which are shown him. He is now in a position to do many things for the race that no one else has ever had a chance to do. He has trained many mechanics; he may now a way to open the door for their employment. He will do so if it be possible. He may no longer find it necessary to say so many things to tickle and soften Southern prejudice and be able to talk out in a manly way for the recognition of the rights of the Negro. He has deservedly recieved recognition that could not properly accord Uncle Sambo or Aunt Nancy and he may no longer say that all must wait for recognition until the lowest are made worthy. Individual character and worth are the essentials, color or race, the incidents. The Negro should seek to be dealt with simply as an individual and not as a Negro. Such factors as white man and Negro should not be known in the political and industrial life of the nation. A cotton mill with all Negro hands may fail but a cotton mill with Negroes mixed in with other hands could succeed. Within ten years the religious organizations that now have in control the moral development of the race will be made the objects of the closest scrutiny. Bishop Derrick's move toward the organization of the young people of his church into a society known as the Allen Legion having as its aim the education of the young men for the ministry is one of the most far-sighted and important steps lately taken by any religious organization of the race. Ten years from now the country will refuse to even tolerate an uneducated and untrained colored ministry. A new era is dawning. New standards are being instituted and the demands will be stern exacting. Ten millions of citizens can contribute too much to the good or to the ill of the nation; they cannot be overlooked nor can they be left in the hands of unfit leaders. In all things we must keep stepping higher. J. M. HENDERSON. 2224 Fitzwater st., Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop Shaffer will sail for Africa Jan. 1, 1902. Booker T. Washington, who attended the Yale bicentennial celebration, was a guest of Morris F. Tyler, treasurer of the university, at a dinner at Mr. Tyler's residence. Former Postmaster General Bissell also accepted an invitation to dine with Mr. Tyler and met Mr. Washington. Mr. Tyler said the invitations were sent and accepted about ten days before Mr. Washington dined with President Roosevelt in Washington. Miss Lucy Thurman, of Jackson, Mich., the noted temperance lecturer, is touring Texas this month in the interest of the cause, having been employed by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the State. This is thought to be Miss Thurman's last tour of this section and the colored ministers of the state are urged by Mrs. E. E. Peterson, state president, to assist in giving her large audiences everywhere. The city of Washington, D. C., with a Negro population of about 90,000 has 15,000 colored children in the city schools, with 400 teachers. New Orleans has a Negro population of nearly 80,000 and a few more than 3000 colored children in her city schools. We learn that there is room for a few others at this time, but the schools are usually overcrowded and many turned away. That's one way to solve the race problem. It is claimed by a leading paper of the East that when the present census is completed it will show 12 000,000 colored Americans, out of a total population of 75,000,000 in this country, which does not include Indians, Chinese and Japanese, but persons of African descent. If these figures prove correct it will show that one-fifth of the population of this country are descendants of the twenty African slaves brought hither in 1620 by a Dutch trading vessel. It will further show that these people have proven to be the most prolific in the way of natural increase of any distinct class of citizens in the United States, and if they maintain the same ratio of increase for the next century they will outnumber by a heavy per cent. the white population of the United States, unless some war of extermination breaks out and the blacks be slaughtered at an alarming extent and thus decrease their numbers. Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., opened the present session with a larger attendance than ever before. There are 220 in the medical department. 25 studying pharmacy and 33 dentistry. Dr. Hub THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUST ... * * * --- bard the dean is greatly gratified as well he may be with such conclusive of the school's increasing popularity. The Negro soldiers saved Col. Roosevelt and his command in Cuba, and were robbed of it. Parker saved the President from the third shot of the assassin, and they stole his glory; Booker T. Washington secured the appointment of ex-Governor Jones to a Federal Judgeship, and now they seek to steal that. Ex-Governor Jones' hard fight in the Alabama Constitutional Convention for the rights of the Negro citizens of that State has endured him to every intelligent Negro in this country, and we accept his appointment as a good one, with the understanding that it was by the recommendation of Booker T. Washington, a Negro.—Ex. THE LECTURE TOUR Of George L. Knox, Publisher, The Freeman, Through the South We are in receipt each day of a great many letters inquiring as to the date of the appearance of Mr. Knox, in cities included in the tour of his lecture through the states of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida and Arkansas. It will be impossible for us to answer all of these replies personally and as all of them are subscribers to The Freeman, and desire to hear Mr. Knox, we take pleasure in publishing his complete route. 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The Indianapolis Journal of last Tuesday reproduced, in part, an article from the Atlanta Constitution written by W. A. Candler, a Southern man, who, after giving his views on the Roosevelt-Washington incident, has the following to say of the educational status as it concerns the races in the South: The colleges for Negroes are far better equipped than the colleges for whites, and their superiority in this particular rapidly increases every day. Booker Washington can get more money for his school by an hour's speech in Boston on New York than any president of a white college in the South can get by a year's campaign among our own people. Now let this sort of thing go on for another twenty five years and the most undesirable conditions will inevitably arise in the South, bringing to pass results injurious to both races. * * * While I begrudge the Negro nothing, I cannot believe it would be best for him or best for anybody else, that he should continue to have better educational advantages than the whites. But this will be the case if our own people do not deal more liberally with the colleges of the whites. The North will do in the future, as in the past, most of what it does for higher education in the South on behalf of the Negroes. Southern white people must depend upon themselves to maintain and equip the colleges of the whites in this section. And we are abundantly able to do it. Our "horse shows" and the like prove the plethora of our purses. It is not likely the joy will be manifested over the misfortunes of educational institutions for the whites, yet it ought to be a reason for congratulation to know that Negro institutions fare so well. It will be reasonably maintained that, if white institutions suffer owing to the lack of facilities, it is not owing to the lack of financial ability. On the other hand the lack of financial ability to man vast institutions by the effort of Negroes alone, such as Mr. Washington's school, is so patent that it has called for sympathy of a kind differing with that aroused by struggling white institutions which struggling is due more to the penurious disposition of the respective communities than anything else. It is true that the North is vastly richer than the South, but the South is blessed with flourishing communities that can boast of their general wealth, and any of which, if of considerable size, has hundreds of citizens worth thousands of dollars. If these hundreds fail to respond in the interest of their institutions they will have but little reason for complaint if the Negroes are better educated through the efforts of their Northern friends. It is not our duty to read the South a lesson on the art of self preservation. If it fails to embrace opportunities because attended with some cost. opportunities that are so essential to American progressiveness, allowing the Negroes to outstrip them, it will have no one to blame but itself, nor should the Negroes suffer in other walks of life because of their educational diligence. Mr. Candler has made a great confession, and thereby may hang a tale. His confession has a tendency to prove that some of the opposition to Negroes does not originate from the lawlessness of the lowly class, but from the progressiveness of the better class. This latter opposition will be construed more hurtful, if it gains a headway, for it would certainly impede the progress of that class of Negroes shutting it out from those possible pursuits which lead to larger material results. But it will be an uphill business to head off those of intellect and force, no matter under what hue of skin. It says this, however, and it is plainly evident, that the hope for induction into those larger concerns managed by white men will scarcely be a part of the Negroes' scheme of salvation. The race will perforce of circumstances be compelled to establish institutions manned by their kind if they expect to see them employed in large numbers in those occupations that are in consonance with the output of higher educational institutions. It is the fiat; not uttered, perhaps, but thoroughly understood. Mr. Candler admits, however, that the South has a right to be alarmed at the educational encroachment of the Negroes. Education is power, is the theory he desires to impress home to his Southern auditors. He is not alarmed to-day, but he feels that the menacing power of education will reduce the most stubbornly fortified ignorance into subjection. The Negroes as well as the Southern white ought to be benefitted by Mr. Candler's observations. TUESDAY'S V'CTORY The Republican party won notable victories in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Iowa, New Jersey, Connecticut, and perhaps Maryland, at last Tuesday's election. New York City gave a substantial majority for Hon. Seth Low for mayor over Edward M. Shepard, the Tammany candidate. The general prosperity of the country will without doubt, be assigned as the cause of the great success The wave of prosperity set in motion by the McKinley administration is being felt throughout the country. Even the South has great reason for satisfaction owing to the state of affairs from an industrial standpoint. It is very likely that those States there, that went Democratic would have went with the tide had there been no race problem. From a political standpoint the Negroes will rejoice with the Republican party, the party of their choice and affiliation, over the result of Tuesday's election. As a race, however, they still find the situation tightly locked. Those States where the Negroes are in large numbers, and which held elections Tuesday, show an unbroken front, chargeable only, as it is generally held, to the race question. The result, looking at it from that standpoint, is a mixed blessing. It is to be hoped that the time will come when all the people can rejoice without reserve over national advancement and have a common sorrow without reserve at national reverses. Our optimism is being put to a test, but there is hope until the end. The race will doubtless, as heretofore, run the race with patience, relying on the promise that truth small prevail and that the ends of justice shall be subserved albeit the looked for time still hovers in the distance. A committee of prominent citizens of Arkansas have issued a call in the interest of the proposed Negro exhibit at St. Louis in 1903 The meeting will be held under the auspices of the Colored Men's Business League of Little Rock, Thursday, Nov. 14. Plans will be discussed looking forward to the very best showing that can be made. That State is to be congratulated on its early display of energy towards making the exhibit what it ought to be. The committee, Messrs. J. E. Bush, G. W. Hayman and J. E. Rector, are also to be congratulated for so intelligently shaping affairs to that end. The termination of the Haughville iron foundry event is in favor of the colored men. The managers saw no reason for the wholesale discharge of colored men owing to the conduct of a single or a few individuals. This will not be taken as an occasion for rejoicing, but of profound gratitude when viewed in relation to such conditions generally. Rev. Dr John H. Frank, of Louisville, Ky., has just celebrated the 16th anniversary of his pastorate of the Fifth Street Baptist church, which is one of the largest churches by way of members in the country. Dr. Frank, by his conscientious endeavor, has endeared himself to his people and to the citizens generally irrespective of color. The country is reliably Republican. THE FRE. AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE The Afro-American League of Ohio, at its last conference held at Columbus, decided to take legal steps to prevent "Jim Crow" cars from entering the State. A movement of this kind was agitated about a year ago, but so far no decided steps in that direction have been taken. The Haughville incident, it may be taken for granted, has been settled right. The courts are far too busy dealing with colored people; it does not help the race. AMONG THE EXCHANGES "The Negro population of this country has doubled since slavery was abolished. And the wealth of the Negroes in the Southern States is put down by high Southern authority at not less than $400,000,000.—New York World. San Antonio is so overworked trying to house her large population that the skilled medanic can't possibly answer all the calls that are made on him for service. The problem can be solved by more of the young men fitting themselves to handle the tools with the best of them — The Enterprise-Journal. President Roosevelt knows his business. He no doubt is beginning to make the possibilities of the Southern Negro more favorable. This is shown by his appointment of Democrats to office, especially such as are opposed to the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South.—The Chickasaw Sun Indian, Ter. Do the above rosy facts culled from one of the greatest white dailies in the World look like the Negroes are dying out or that they are shiftless? The progress of the Negro race is not a painted chip on a painted ocean, unreal. Let the Negroes gird up their loins, trust God, do right, work hard, be economical, educate, and march on—The Star of Zir. 一 The Democrats have discovered that Indiana is no longer a doubtful State, from the fact that during the last five years the increase of the Negro vote has exceeded that of the white by almost 5 per cent. That's all right. This change has been effected by Negro migration from the south. The disfranchisement, jim car windows and frequent lynching and burning are annually driving the best class of Negroes out of the South by the thousands. They won't stay South and be humiliated this way when they can escape these evils in the North. If the South can stand this Negro exodus, so can the Negroes who are going.—The Star of Zion. Government firebrand and shotgun prevails in Northwestern Louisiana, where a sudden and sporadic race riot has stirred local and State authorities to a delusive show of activity in administration of law and preservation of order. Ever since the Southern people of Caucasian race resumed control over their system of State and local administration they have ruled the Negro by fear, and scouted all well-meant attempts at Northern interference. Their policy of arbitrary control is on trial before the world, and they must eventually justify it in the forum of public opinion or stand condemned of high crimes against civilization — Philadelphia Record. Assassins of presidents of the United States rfter execution have never received any notoriety, and under the present arrangements the assassin of President McKinley will get less than either of his predecessors. In the past the executions have been under the direct control of the federal authorities, and after the death of Guteau and John Wilkes Booth the bodies were buried. Later the bodies were exhumed, and portions of them are now preserved in the army medical museum. Warden Meade has declined in this instance to even permit the physicians to remove the brain for microscopical examination, and has stated positively that he will bury the body in a grave in the prison yard filled quicklime. He is fearful that an attempt may be made to use it for exhibition purposes should it be turned over to the relatives, who have asked for it. After the execution of Charles J. Gutean, the murderer of President Garfield, and unsuccessful attempt was made to get a cast of his brain. It was found on examination to be much diseased; extensive lesions and alteration of the general structure were noted, but the specialists declared that this did not necessarily indicate that he had been deranged when he shot the president. The brain is now preserved in a jur of alcohol at the army medical museum in Washington, where it was placed by Dr D S. Lamb, the curator, who performed the autopsy. The body of Guiteau, although buried, was exhmed and skeletonized and the bones strung together and stored for a number of years in, an oblong wooden box in the dark basement of the war department. Recently they were moved and stored in the army medical museum The body of John Wilkes Booth was not skeletonized. Before it was buried in the jail yard of the District of Columbia an autopsy was performed, but no attempt was made to examine the brain The three vertebrae of the neck through which the musket bullet passed are on exhibition at the army medical museum with a steel knitting needle thrust through the hole to show the course of the ball A portion of the spinal cord which was injured by the bullet is on exhibition at the same place, preserved in a jar of alcohol Visitors to Washington may see these exhibits of John Wilkes Booth, but the federal authorities have declined to permit the exhibition to the public of the relics of Guitean —From the New York World B. R. Boulding, Norfolk, Va. Mr. Benj. R. Boulding is an active, straightforward business man, easily approached, affable, clean and kind. He is a Past Master and Secretary of his lodge; also a Chapter and a Knights Templar Mason, Master of the Work, Captain of the company and Trustee of the Court of Calanthe, Knights of Pythias, A. Y M C. A. and a church worker, a member of the U. S Rail *ay Mail Service*, Mutual Benefit Association, Chicago, 111, and of the National Association of Railway Postal Clerks, Portsmouth. N H.; the first colored clerk elected a delegate to the Railway Postal Clerk conventions. In his four examinations this year he has made a general average of 99 per cent. His name, therefore, will appear as usual in the P. O. Dept. Orders—"Special list of mention." At the request of Prof. Booker T Washington he organized the Colored Business Men's Association of Norfolk, Va., and was elected their delegate to the Chicago Convention of the National Negro Business League last August. Mr. B is the brother of Mrs. Lucy B. Stephens, preceptress of Morgan College Annex, Lynchburg, Va., over which her husband, the Rev. Geo. E Stephens, presides Tampa Items. Tampa, Fla. Special.—The students are all beginning to return to school. Last week Misses Hattie Johnson, Minerva Swetting and little Willie Brown left for Live Oak Baptist Institute. We certainly miss the ladies in both church and social circles, but we hope for them a grand success.—We all sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Gabriel in the loss of their little 2-year-old boy. It had been sick for some time with scarlet fever.—Mr. G. A. Sheehy is having his house repainted, which is making it look quite fresh.—Mrs. S. J. Bouisset of Key West, returned home last week after a visit of about two months here with her friends.—The revival at Bowman's chapel is growing more interesting. Everybody should attend. Mobile News Mobile, Ala. Special—The grandest event of the season and also in clubbom was the smoker given by the Fair Fist Club on the 1st inst, at the commodious parlors of Mr. W. H. Childs, corner Dauphin and Cedar streets. The club is composed of the best element of colored gentlemen in the city and is also a credit to the sporting fraternity at large, and is also the recognized leading club in the city. Their debut this season being an old-time possum supper, with sweet potatoes laid around. The club is composed of the following gentlemen, who participated in the smoker and limited: Messers, W. H. Childs, G. W. Glover, Joe, Brue, A. Randolph, H. Robinson, A. Sago, Sam Williams, Jno. Floyd, Robt. Thomas, Van Hayden, Jas. Foster, E. H. Sutherland. MENU Oyster cocktail, french dressing; chicken and oyster gumbo, fried oysters. St. Julian wine, salads; potato, celery radish, English sauce. Meats; Possum and sweet potatoes, cold turkey, cranberry sauce. Mum's Extra Dry, Blisse glassse. After supper teas were indulged in, also singing by several members of the club. Those of note were by the following gentlemen: Geo. W. Glover, the popular humorist, Joe Brue, a tenor solo and a tenor solo by H. Robinson, guitar solo by W. H. Childs. Toasts were said and drank to the Freeman...Mr. H. Thompson and sister N. Tompson left, on the 1st to attend, college at Washington, D. C....Miss Stella James left for her home in Pensacola on the 29th, after spending several months with Mrs. L. Peters on Monroe and Laurence streets....The people of Mobile say they will appreciate having the Hon. Geo. L. Knox to give his lecture in the city concerning the American Negro and His Possibilities....After an illness of a few days with the cholera our able correspondent, Mr. Jno. E. Lewis is out again....It is strange how some people want their names to appear in the Freeman and won't spend 5 cents for one...Mrs. Frank Gomez, after being confined to her bed for a few weeks, is much improved, also Mr. Frank Chimes...Everybody should get in line and go to Ide's for a good meal. He will treat you right. Cedar and St. Louis streets...When you want special notice see the agent, Jno. E. Lewis, 4551 Dauphin street. You can leave your order also...Chas. Howard, the Chinese impersonator and Thos. Smith, acrobat, have joined Penz's big Minstrel. The management of the company is spending money lavishly, and will be composed of nothing but Southern talent...Mr. Jno. E. Lewis, the Southern teror soloist, would like to hear from Lepinay and Bonnecaze. Address 4551 Dauphin street, Mobile, Ila Also Biz and Adrian Brooks. He sends regards to G. Holt, and friends in the profession. THE WAITER OK THE WAR E T Montgomery, headwaiter of the Bailey Catering Company, Pan-American Exposition, will return to Chicago after the exposition. H. C. Jackson, a waiter of St. Paul, Minn., has opened a hotel at 256 E. 7th street and styled it "Hotel DeJackson." W. M Buckner, of the same city, has opened "The Buckner" at 12th and Raffert streets. The grill room of the Portland hotel, Portland, Oregon, known as the "Red Room," is the finest appointed west of Chicago running colored waiters. It is a high priced grill Service is pronounced by the traveling public to be equal to the leading hotels of New York, including the Holland house and the Waldorf. Mr. J. C. Logan is headwaiter of the American plan and grill. The crew consists of four well drilled waiters in European service—Messrs G. W. Mitchell, Henry Perry, G. Lawrence Joell and M. E. Calhoun. Mr. Henry C Allen, of Chicago, succeeded Mr. A. E. Jenkins as headwaiter at restaurant "A" Pan-American Exposition about two weeks since Mr Jenkins is now at Kansas City, Mo. Mr. R. N. Yerby has been succeeded by a white Headwaiter John O'Donnell at the Chicago Beach Hotel, Chicago, Ill. Mr. R. N. Yerby, it will be remembered, succeeded Mr. E T. Montgomery last September a year ago Mr. Montgomery succeeded a white headwaiter with colored crew at the Tower restaurant, the finest place of its kind on the grounds. The colored waiters have more than demonstrated their capability for the adoption of the European system. Their success at the Pan-American speaks volumes to the hotel fraternity. The President of the Head and Second Walters National Benefit Association has appointed the following named gentlemen State Vice-presidents: C. W Buckner, New York. J. P. Harrison, Mississippi. W. C. Outlaw, Massachusetts. C. M Farrer, Maryland. C. Saunders, Minnesota. John Hightower, Illinois. J. J Miles, Wisconsin. George J. Wilson, Iowa. George H. Richardson, Ohio. W. W. Banks, Tennessee. Charles Johnson, Pennsylvania. W. E Tucker, Georgia. J. L. Haile, Connecticut. T. H. Frame, Utah. J. H. Holms, Michigan. J. W Eubanks, Kentucky. James Roberts, Texas. C. S. Peters, Indiana. The president has appointed these gentlemen as vice-presidents of their respective States because he believes that they are well fitted for the places, and it is to be hoped will do all in their power to advance the cause of the association, and to increase its membership. Much of the success of the association depends upon the work of the State vice-presidents and we believe that we may expect great things from the above list. E C HOLLAND Notes from Columbus, Ohio. Neil, has held his position in that capacity since '85, and too much credit cannot be given him. He has not only shown his ability to fill such a trustworthy and important a position, but he has proved himself a gentleman in every respect. He is well liked by every one. Charley Joplin, the chief cook of the Park hotel, is still on the sick list. Dallas Clay, a side waiter of the Chittenden hotel, who took a crew of men to Galawy, Ohio, a few days ago, to serve a banquit, is said to have done himself great credit and raised the standard of the colored waiter out there. Thomas McGee, a waiter of the Chittenden, is a very bright and intelligent young man, and is gaining fame in the capital city. The white bell boys of the Neil house have been disposed of and their places filled with colored boys, who, with their new uniforms, have raised the service considerably. The waiters of this city are getting ready to form a grand organization which will be spoken of later on. THOMAS H. CLARK. Syracuse. N. Y. Headwatcher at the Yates and Democratic Nominees for Supervisor in the 17th Ward. Thomas H Clark, of Syracuse, N. Y., has been placed on the Democratic ticket of that city as Supervisor. Mr. Clark is a colored man, and the first to have won such consideration. It is said that Mr. Clark suffered great unpopularity some years ago when he concluded to become a Democrat, but it is quite different with him now. The colored people have tendered him their united support. The chances are that he will be elected. The Colored Waiter Editor Freeman—Please allow me space in this issue of your valued paper to say something in behalf of the colored waiter: First, I would say that, after making a careful study for the past fourteen years of the colored waiter, I find him competent and worthy, and stand more in need of a chance than they do in need of knowledge to compete with there white brother waiter. I have just read an article published in The Freeman warning the colored waiter before the public to get closer together and to come more in unity with each other. I do agree with my fellow writer, but I beg some praise for the colored waiter. I believe him to be as capable and trustworthy in a European dining room as any white waiter in the world, and just here I am sure that my brother of long experience in hotelnum will agree with me whether or not the proprietors of the more leading hotels prefer the service of colored waiters or not, but few of them will say that he is not competent and worthy, and the most accomplished servant. I beg to ask my fellow head and second waiter to let us unite more readily, to speak a word of praise for our brother waiter rather than to ever refer again to his unfitness, but rather speak of his broodness as a refined and accomplished waiter, both in America and Europe C. A. Hughes, the famous leader and manager that made the Alabama Quartette famies; one of Richard & Pringles best all round minstrel men has retired from the profession and to day stands as Head-waiter of the Green River Hotel, Hot Springs, Wash, the most perfectly appointed health and pleasure resort the year round in the West, owned and managed by J. S Kloebar, M. D. My dining room crew is as follows: C. A. Hughes, head-waiter; Messrs. Robert Henderson, Jerry Mills, George Stevenson, Isadore Hendricks, Engene McGees, Milton Dobing, J. Taylor and Sidney Black. Our best wishes to friends in and out of the profession. When the Heart is Affected When the area By rheumatism, the muscles near the wrist are like tampering with an electronic wire, for death may come at any moment. If life is worth it, do not hesitate, but be sure to call Dr. Send $ to the Drummond Medicine Co., New York, and they will send you two large bottles, enough for a month's treatment, by first express. It is not as quick as it seems, but will save your time in it. STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Norm--Professionals and others must be minded in mind that all letters should be between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE.--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. Cook, Miss Anna Fernando, Mrs Jas F Moss, Miss Laura Payne, Miss Rosa Cook, Miss Tena Terry, Miss Mattle Miss Mattie Walker, Miss Daive Miss Li Lil Miss Eke Avery, Dan Antram, R.J. Barbour, Berni Brown, Richard Cromwell, A.J. Clerk, Oler Clermont, Frank Dedumes, Dan Donglass, E.2 Emmons, Thomas F Fuller, W. E. Fisher, Prof B S Fleming, W. E. Franklin, George George, J. E. Houley, Angel Hood, D.J. Harris, James Helm and Ne son Hunghes, Ed Hogan, W. E Hogan, Ernest Housely, Beverly Isler, Arthur Jacob, J. W Jordan, J. W Johnson, William E Keith, Thos. Keth, Thos. Kemp, Bobby Massingale, Barry Mason, A.L. McDade, Henry McCameron, Prof. B Mason, James Mossen, John N. Orleans, Minstrel Nicholas, Ralph Perkins Perrin, Frank Perrin, Stidney Perry, Oliver Perry, Oliver Pant, Oscar Prince, Arthur Quine, Geo. Stevens, J.T. Simpson, Fred Troy, Henry Waters Thompson, R.W The Tutts Toilver, Edward Tucker, J. W Walsh, Whitten Van slack, Henry Wilhite, Louie W. L. Williams, Lewis Webster, M.D Massingale, Barry 1900. -ROUTE- "A HONGULO COON" co.-Deadwood S. D. Nov. 9; Perry, 11; Leads, 2; Central, 13; Rapid, 14. A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY Co.-Birmingham, Ala. 9; Bosemeyer, 11; Tuscaloosa, 12. BLACK PATTY TRAUDAURORS - Fargo, N. D. Nov. 11; Cassetton 12; Travel, 13; Billings Mont. 14; Bozeman, 15; Helena, 16. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS. M. Pleasant, Utah; Nov. 9; Scofield, 11; Gass leton, 12; Price, 13; 1314; Grand Junction HARRESON BROS.' NEW AND ANCIENT SOUTH Co. Morrantown N. . . Nov. 9; Hickory, 11; Newton, 12; Statesville 13; Salisbury, 14; Lexington, 15; Highpoint 16. THE TENNESSEEKANS. - Lexington, Neb. 9; Eaton, 12; Greely, 14; Colorado Col. 15; Cripple Creek, 16. Helm and Nelson's Big Century show are in Iowa. ```markdown ``` Payton and Harris are filling an engagement at Church's Anditorium, Memphis, Tenn. Everything is well, thank you. Geo. Israel, of 2105 Walnut street, St. Louis, Mo., would like to hear from Milton Vasser, band leader of "A Holiday in Countown." ```markdown ``` Gilbert E Roberts and R H. Barnett high class musical entertainers enroute from Henderson, Ky., to New York filled a week's engagement at Athens, O Friends of Mable Johnson, the coon songstress and maie impersonator will be glad to know she is up after a long spell of illness. She sends regards to all friends. ** The Crosbys-Harry and Oma-left Cincinnati, Nov. 4th enroute to Southern California for the winter. Regards to friends. Lilly Garay, of A Honolulu Co. please write at once to 520 W. 5th street Cincinnati, O. Sam Elliott, late of P. G. Lowery's Vandeville company, with the Forepanch Selis Bros.' circus is visiting friends and relatives in Indianapolis. He leaves to day for St. Louis, Mo., to join W. I. Swain's Nashville Students. The Williams, Chas. and Pernecta, appeared with the Georgia Troubadours in Kansas City, last week and were the hit of the show. They are this week with the Tennesseeans Jubile company. They send regards to Gus Stevens. F. Castry, G. D. Brooks and N. Barge. The Charleston, Mo. Silver Cornet Band have organized a grand musical comedy company which will make its debut at the Charleston Grand Opera House, Dec. 25 Messrs Lutz and Loeb managers of the opera house make it pleasant for all good colored companies asking for dates. ... Clarksville, Tenn., notes:—The season is now opening in full bloom. The best companies on the road are booked. Manager Woods, is speedily booking season of 1901.2 Some good open time THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER left. First class colored companies that are drawing cards can make good. Late bookings; November 13, "Slide Tracked;" 14, "Madeline, of Fort Reno;" 23, Al.G. Field's Munstrels; 25 26 Howard-Dorset Set C; 29-Sexton's Comedians. Rusco and Hollands' attractions in 1902. Ralph Devine and Vida Vaughn, the prince and princess of black vaudeville, send regards to all professional friends. Ralph says that he is working hard on his trombone and will be playing pretty fair next season. Miss Vida Vaughn the clever sonnetbrette is working with me and I am not afraid to tell any manager that we are a team and work as such. We do nothing but refined, neat work. Would like to hear from friends and friends only. Look out for our balloon ascension. --- Notes from the "A Rabbit's Foot" company: We are still in the states of Georgia and Alabama and are keeping up our record of S. R. O. In Enufaula, Ala., we played against Gentry's Dog and Pony play and turned people away. We did not think we would do it but we did. Some of the members of the Gentry show witnessed our performance and said it was O K. While in Enufaula Misses Jones. Winfred and Laura Lawson gave a reception to several members of the company whom they had not met before. That night after the show one of the Gentry party asked Pat Chappelle, how was business. Mr. Chappelle smiled and said, "I got mine." --- Notes from Geyer-West Minstrels. "We are now playing to good business through Iowa. Fountain B. Wood, band leader has one of the best bands on the road. called the F. B Wood Challenge Band. Mr Wood is the only trombone soloist of the Biggest and Best Wm. Fletcher, Eb. cornetist; James B. Robinson, Bb. cornetist; Oliver Perry, solo alto; W G. Bostwick, tuba; Moses McQuity, Baritone; Charlie Hill, alto Chas Washington, trombone; B. F. Bembry, bass drum; John W. Dennis, snare drum. James Robinson sends regards to Sam Burns, Jim Laoy and Geo. Bailey. John D. West sends regards to all his professional friends. Marie Bostwick sends regards to Augusta Stevens and all of A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrel company. W. G. Bostwick sends regards to Henry McCannon and G. W. Quine. Notes from the Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla. :- We are doing a fine business; good houses every night. Our performers are always in good trim and please their audiences. We have a change of program each week. John Leonard is a new member with us as is also Charles Kirkland whose buck dancing has won for him a good name, Carrie, our sweet little singer is making her hit this week with "I'm Drifting Farther From You Everyday." Beatrice Coates, rag-time buck dancer, doubles with Kirkland and makes a big hit. Jessie Thomas who is always there with her male impersonation, gets her tips when she sheds, "Ive Got Troubles of My Own" and on the encore brings down the house with "Fare Thee, Honey Fare Thee Well." Kitty Brown, whom all like to hear is singing, "Darling I'll Return to Thee." Marion Brown gets hers singing "The Fatal Rose of Red" Savage, in his specialty is singing, "Mamma Make 'Cindy Ha've Her-self," and although its old here he makes a hit. Savage and Thomas, in their sketch, keep the house roaring. New performers are expected next week. Notes from the Georgia Minstrels:—"We are still in the West, playing Utah to a finish, doing good business as yet. The people are all doing fine considering the high altitude they are in, being most of the time not less than 7000 feet high. Some of the boys can hardly do their work. We have had a nice time around Salt Lake and Ogden, having had the pleasure of spending Sunday in both of these places, and they are both lovely places for spending the Sabbath. But the greatest event ever had or spent by a traveling organization was given by the Willamette Club of the Georgia Minstrel Co. This club gave an outing in Ogden Canyon about five miles out from Ogden City. The event was strictly private, no one being allowed on the grounds but their own members and their invited guests. The club allowed one to pay their way to the grounds, furnishing rigs for every one invited. The drive up through the canyon was something exquisite and the scenery so beautiful that it is perfectly indiscribable. Memphis, Tenn., notes:-Church's Park and Auditorium open1 to the ca- pacity of the house with Lew Halls ragtime Opera Co. and as one sat and looked out upon the large audience he reviewed one of the grandest sights ever witnessed in this country. Every thing was ready for the occasion. Mr. R. R Church had remodeled his Theatre in such a way that every one on entering was struck with amazement. Every seat in the boxes, 12 in number, was taken by the elite of this and surrounding cities and as you viewed, the evening costumes of the audience one could proudly say for the first time in the annals of the South or probably any where in America, he was seated in a grand theatre, run in every particular by one of his own race. Even every nail that was driven in the building was by a Negro. Lew Hall and John Green were at themselves ably assisted by Mrs. Nettie Lewis in, "A Society Cirous. The Olio was in, "A Society Cirous. The Olio was one of the best Mr. Hall has presented. B. P. Kenett, in magic; Mrs. Williams, classic songs; Gene Liggins, grotesque comedy; Wm. Jones, in songs. Alvida Johnson in buck and wing dancing created admiration and applause never to be forgotten. On leaving the theatre I was met by Mr. Lew Hall who said I am satisfied I have done something that no other man of colored has did. I have created substantially the first of its kind in the United States, a colored vaudeville house and there is more to follow I think. --- Notes:—The Tennesseeans are now in Colorado en route to the far West. As the company moves from place to place it leaves satisfaction in its wake. The following excerpt from a criticism in the Kansas City Star, tersely tells the tale of the ability of the company to give satisfaction. "A program of a high order of merit was rendered by the Tennesseeans last night. The jubilee singers gave plantation melodies in captivating southern style and sang more difficult music in a most acceptable manner." They sang in Convention Hall, a structure with a seating capacity of 25,000. Mr. and Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Dixon and Mr. Johnson were entertained at dinner while at Kansas City, by Mr. Ben Brooks, a cousin of Mrs. Ware's. Mrs. Dunson recently returned from New York and one of Kansas City's favorites was also present and lent beauty and grace to the occasion. As an entertainer Mr. Brooks is a prince. He seems to be able to divine your appetite and knows by intuition what will tickle your palate the most. When it comes to singing bass Mr. Jas. E. Hood is one of them. His bass solos always cause the most favorable comment. The richness of his voicce and the purity of his intonations are unsurpassed. Dixon is still interpreting dreams in his own humorous way. He is now essaying the role of "Old Black Joe," in costume and it is a feature of the program. --- Greater New York notes:—"The Cannibal King," a characteristic musical comedy, written, composed, staged and produced entirely by Negroes is the latest thing in the theatricals hereabouts. It is to be presented for the first time at Hartford Conn., Nov. 11, and later in the season will find it in New York. The authors are Paul Lawrence Dunbar the poet, and Rosamond Johnson, while the composer is Will Marion Cook, whose characteristic Negro music has been heard here in a number of Broadway productions. The plot of the comedy hinges upon the inducuous attempts of a colored head waterer at a fashionable Florida hotel, who has suddenly become wealthy, to elevate the tone and mend the manners of his race and make them eligible to society. The authors are said to have treated their theme with genuine character, utilizing both humor and paths in the delineation of the virtues and vice of the Negro. In his music Mr. Cook has aimed to show the possibilities in the theatric development of Negro melodies. Ernest Hogan, the acknowledged "King" of all Negro comedians, arrived in the city Saturday from San Francisco. He has just finished a successful engagement over the Orpheum Circuit. The object of Mr.Hogan's return to the metropolis was to secure Mme. Plato, the gifted soprano soloist and Muriel Ringgold comedienne to complete his company of celebrities which will sail with him on Nov 15, for Honolulu, where they are booked to appear for an engagement of eight weeks. Hogan, of course, was on the bill Sunday night at the New York Theatre and met with his usual success, which is phenomenal. The Mallory Bros. and Brooks are presenting their excellent musical act at Kiehs Union Square Theatre this week. Notes from Harrison Bros.' Minstrels and Vaudevillians:—The weather still continues fine, our business phenomenal and the average health of the personnel of the company keeps up to the standard. Wm. Flamer member and ex-leader of the band and one of the old aces here, received very sad news from Willmington Del, his home last Friday stating his brother F. Flamer had been run down by the cars and was instantly killed. The news came too late to Mr. Flamer and he was unable to be at home for the funeral. Mr. Flamer, through the "hustler" is tendered the heartfelt sympathy of the entire company and friends and we can only say, "be ye also ready for ye know not when the Son of man cometh." The "Hustler" had the pleasure of meeting Mr. W. H. Lane and Miss Cordellas Hunt at Anthems, Tenn., last Thursday. They are teachers and attaches of Colored Academy of Instructions, a branch institution from the colored college of note at Knoxville, Tenn. We are under extreme obligations to Mr. Lane for the interest shown us in taking us through the institution and explaining every detail. The Queen City Quartette Messrs Inman, Finch, Moore and Freeman joined at Chattanooga last Wednesday and is proving a strong addition. Judging from the popularity that Major B. F. Payne has and is gaining throughout the South in his version of "The South Long Befoe de War," being so natural o the aged darkey of the South, and unlike most artists, never overdoing the character, he will, ere long, be as popular throughout the South as Kersands, McIntyre and Heath and others of note. The Major is now quite busy shaping up the show preparatory to our Western winter tour through Southern California. F. W. Inman, of Queen City Quartette sends kind greetings to Sam Johnson. A N. Moore sends regards to Tom Cross and Bob Reed. ```markdown ``` Notes from Lowery's Band and Vaudeville:—"I closed my third season with the Sells Bro's and Forpaugh shows at Clarksdale Miss., Nov. 2. I am proud to say it was the most successful of all, the band being stronger and the vaudeville company much better, having more workers and better singers in this department. The stage was ably managed by Billy Bradley from N. Y. City. The arrangements were very catchy. His support in that line were: Chas B. Foster, the wonderful bass; Mr Ball, Henry Rawles, Chas Taylor, Ida Larkins, Cora Scott and Mrs. Blanche Bradley. Later on we added to our company, Miss Emma Thompson, the Rodgers, Bert and Rosa, and Printus Oliver, the well known singing comedian, and it is my greatest pleasure to state this company has given unanimous satisfaction to myself and my manager, proving themselves as such by their actions and associates. The closing event can only be compared with a large picnic excursion around the world. The receptions were to numerous to mention but I will just mention a few. Our first was by Nathan R. Walker, of Boston, followed by Mrs. Emma French, of Shatabula, O. Our noted band master, Prof. Henderson Smith, of Chicago, spared no pains or expense in preparing for my company a large supper with everything to eat and drink and the P.S. on our invitation said "Do as you please." Sam Wright our Iowa friend met me and my company and made it very pleasant for us. A part of the company visited his residence in Webster City, Iowa. He had refreshments sent to the car for the ladies as it was too bad for them to call. Our Southern trip was one continual round of pleasure. My friend Jno Washburn, of Paris, Tex. started the Southern ball rolling. He made it very pleasant for my entire company. Mr. Washburn is one of our musicians and business men that all of this country are proud of. Our friends in Houston, Beaumont, New Orleans and in fact all of the Southern cities stood with outstretched hands to welcome us. The weather has been fine all the season making it a pleasant trip. We have traveled through about 25 States, a disf of about 25,000 miles playing all the large cities of the East and South. It is generally understood by the public at large that circus people have a tough time, I deny the assertion and will say for good treatment, equal justice and sure salary, give me the circus." Ever yours, P. G. LOWERY. OUR JOURNALISTS AND LITERARY FOCUS Because Prof. John Uri Lloyd of Cincinnati, Ohio, an American author of distinction, a scientist of standing, an investigator of Nature, whose words are destined to live in American literature, has taken such a noble position, on many occasions, in defense of the Negro, I will proceed, in the language of the old-colored man, "to do my duty by him with aggravation or opportunity," by giving my opinion of his latest literary effort, "Warwick of the Knobs," for the benefit of our readers. This book is published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York City. Price $1.50. In this book Professor Lloyd deals with a people and a section of country that are rich in all those elements of life that furnish materials for the romancer of our day. His "Eddidorhpra," a book of many strange and startling scientific revelations, of many enchanting mysteries; beautifully ornamented with sparkling gems of thought, introduced him to the general reading public in a most favorable light. His "Stringtown on the Pike," a weird narrative, full of action; a great psychological study, the dominating spirit of which is a Negro character of an almost forgotten type, brought immediate conviction to the minds of those who questioned his place as a writer of fiction, and established his fame forever. But his "Warwick of the Knobs" is so graphic and stirring in its tragical interests, so intensely dramatic in its presentation of unusual situations, so deep and powerful in its every human aspect-fairly scintillating with the strongest human passions, feelings and emotions-suggesting forms of physical activity, sensations and volitions that can not be found in mediums of like character; and form a study of psychic phenomena, and a method of introspection and observation that can not be obtained except by wide research and deep study in more technical works, that all critics must place his name on the roll of honor beside the names of the noblest and best American authors to stand for all time. Whether faith in the Bible is self-induced, or transmitted, or inherited, or inspired, or just "happens," matters very little, if that faith is honest and true. It is always beautiful when it is genuine; for it is a most potent factor in all religious sects; it is the stong link that binds men to their creeds. In vitality, instinct, nutrition, nourishment and growth, man is but an animal; but in selfhood, in the power to induce and evolve ideas, in consciousness and in the power of thought, man becomes more than an animal, he is human. Ideas, in a very large measure, control human beings in religion. Credulity and fear are born of ignorance; but reverence for that invisible power that is manifested in all physical creation is inspired by lofty ideals that are born of enlightened and well awakened thought. Each mind prefers ideals that agree with its preconceived ideals, real or imaginary. The extent of Prof. Lloyd's study of this subject is manifested in this splendid work. The possibilities of dogmatic religious belief, the ultimate limits of loyalty and devotion to one's chosen creed, the summit of intense and terrible earnestness in proclaiming and expounding the doctrine of his religious sect, and the possible tragedy of pain and sorrow that such dogmatism, loyalty, devotion and earnestness may engender, is set forth in this story in an admirable and fascinating manner. The picture presented of "Preacher Warwick" is a strong, bold one—a soul is here painted in all its completeness. The strength of "Warwick's" belief, exquisite of his convictions as indicated in his daily life, the beauty of his implicit confidence in his Bible as an infallible guide, his simple, artless, sincere, singled-minded way of seeing, saying and doing things commands our admiration. But the "hard shell Baptist" is not a more wonderful creation than "Joshua," his son, who, while an unsophisticated country lad in the opening chapters of the narrative, becomes a strong, active character as his varied experiences multiply, and, at the end, is one of the leading figures in a highly dramatic scene. To give more of this brilliant story would rob the reader of much of the delight that must come to him when he devotes himself to the very agreeable task of reading the book. 000 The Golden Treasury of American Songs and Lyrics. Edited by Frederic Lawrence Knowles. L. C. Page & Company, Boston, Mass. 330 pages. Price $1.00. The Editor of these lyrics, from the writings of American authors, makes the personal claim that they are the best; and his interpretation of the term lyric is sufficiently liberal to include some sonnets, ballads, elegiac verse, and even pieces of almost pure description. The selecting of these beautiful poems is the result of wide and careful reading. The nine pages of notes in the back of the book will give the reader some idea of the progress of the art of poetry-writing in America. In these notes the Editor says that Bryant was the first poet to accomplish work of high and sustained excellence, and that his productions are uniformly elegant; but never surprises. Edgar Allen Poe was the greatest—"one inclines to say the only—master of musical quality in verse whom America has produced." But the writer confesses that he is sorry to leave unrepresented in his collections, a writer—"more imaginative, possibly, than any American poet except Poe—whose utter contempt for technique in the ordinary sense places him wholly outside" his present purpose. We in outside" his present purpose. We in this connection. For his genius was great. 000 Sylvia: The Story of An American Countess. By Evalyn Emerson. Small, Maynard & Company, Boston, Mass. 312 pages. Price $1.50. Beautiful Sylvia, the American Countess, in a moment of considerable interest, declared: "I have always laughed and jested at love. I have never wished to love. I have wanted to remain always free and happy, for it seems to me that one can be happy only when free. I don't like to take life seriously, and love is such a serious thing. I have avoided thinking about it." And yet this fair young lady is the heroine of a most thrilling and fascinating love-story—she falls in love so deeply as to make it painful to the reader to witness her perplexity and the temptations with which she had to contend. She is a beautiful character to conceive, and she says things that are sensible and complementary of her broadmindness. She insisted that: "Rank is not the only thing in the world. There are more real, noble gentlemen among men without titles, than among those whose fathers have given them the rank of dukes and lords." This statement accords with the popular conviction, and it will stand the test. So real is the author's creation that we instinctively associate the character's utterances with those of real, human beings. Thomas Jefferson. By Thomas E. Watson. Small, Maynard & Company, Boston. Mass. 150 pages. Price 75 cents. The life-story of eminent Americans must serve as an inspiration for young Americans of each generation. Such men as George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln accomplished so much for their country and set forth so clearly the possibilities of greatness that we must WANTED At Mascotte Theatre first class colored male and female performers. Long season. $alary sure. If you are not first class, save stamp. R L DONALDSON, MASCOTTE THEATRE, TAMPA, FLA. Hair Switch Free Send money post p Send a small sample of your hair. Seal no napkin, and press a FINE HUMAN HAIR SWITCH, an exact match, 22 inches long, unice, short stem. 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His noble work stands as a monument to-day to his work. He was one of the best and ablest Presidents the United States ever had, and he did more for popular education than any other man during his life. All of this, this little book shows clearly. Wilberforce, Ohio. News Items. Moss Point, Miss. Special.—Rev. Gainer of the A. M. E. Church was indisposed last Sunday. Rev. Glenn, a promising young divine filled his pulpit....The colored Masonics of the State of Mississippi will convene in Moss Point, Dec. 3rd. Mr. C. S. Colloid is the Worthy grand master....Rev. Jones, of the Baptist Church, is working hard to get the new edifice in readiness by Christmas. Let the members rally to his support. He is a deserving man....Rev. Comfort of the St. Paul M. E. Church preached an excellent sermon to a large congregation last Sunday. He is gifted with much magnetism and held the audience spellbound....Mrs. Robt. Anderson of Scranton, is indisposed, also Mrs. Mary Stewart and Missouri Mitchell of Moss Point....Mr. Finsin C. Brown, representing the Union Mutual Aid Association of Mobile, is meeting with flattering success in Moss Point. Sick and death claims are paid promptly. This is a colored association and is doing good business in three States....The public schools opened last month with a good enrollment. Mrs. Jones also has a large private school....If you want the Freeman, address Mrs. If you want the Freeman, address Mrs. F. C. Brown, box 73, Moss Point, Miss. You will be given at the park for the benefit of the St. Paul M. E. Church Saturday evening of the St. Paul M. E. Church 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 News Notes. Greenville, Miss., Special.-Mr. Morton Foulley, Charley Washington and T. C. Effinger, of Yazoo City. Miss., left for St. Louis Oct. 20, where they expect to spend the winter. THE FREEMAN IN CHICAGO Copies of the Freeman are on sale at the following places: S. C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenue. G. B. Georgeson, 2106 State L. Greenberg, 623½ W. Lake. Mrs. Franken, 1917 Archer avenue. W. H. Goetz, 411 36th L. A. Harris, 360 30th M. M. Martin, 267 North Clark J. E. Turner, 5615 Jefferson avenue E. H. Falkner, 2938 State A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State T. B. Hall, 281 29th C. Hughes, 135 North Clark W. H. Monroe, 486 State J. E. Lewis, 1204 State Ed. Felix, 368 30th Street. G. W. MaMilten & Co., 77 E. Harrison. J. L. Love, 336 27th street. Harris and Dixon 336 E 30th street. C. C. McLain, 4902 State. Cole and Alley, 2811 State Miss M. Granger, 2940 Bearborn Read THE FREEMAN. NEWS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PUBLISHED BY REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR WHY COLORED MEMBERS REMAIN IN THE M. E. CHURCH. PAPER NO. 4. We continue members of the M. E. Church because she has always been the friend of our race, because she, like the Bible, knows no North, no South, no East, no West—the world is her parish; because she invites all men to come to her altars, because she plants her feet firmly upon the Gospel truth that "God is no respecter of persons." We remain because [when the hydra head of race prejudice and caste rises, whether on the bishop's bench, in the editor's chair, the pastor's rostrum, or in the layman's pew, the Church speaks with clarion voice in no uncertain tones, and says "color shall be no bar." We remain because even though it is stated by those high in her councils that there are conferences which would not submit to the presidency of a colored bishop, that we have manly editors who fearlessly say to all such conferences that the sooner they sever their connection with the M. E. Church the better for all concerned, even though but a Glideon's 300 should be left, yet the Church would be victorious. We remain because of what she has done, of what she is doing to day and for what we believe she will do in the future for the evangelization of this world, and for the amelioration of the sufferings of the oppressed of all nations and of all colors. We remain because of what she has done, under God, for the Negro in the past, because of what she is doing today, and because we believe she will, under the same divine guidance, do more for his advancement and elevation in the future. That we do not remain because of her rich treasuries is shown by our statistical reports which tell of noble, devoted colored ministers serving congregations for less than $100 a year, and yet do not ask, nor receive, one single dime of missionary money. But say some of our critics, "there are men and women in the M. E. Church who do not want you in there, and who are not your friends." We confess that this is true. But ought we to be surprised? Among the holy angels there were traitors to God: the apostles had their Judas; the American army its Arnold; the United States its secders; yet God reigned and right prevailed in each case. Should we leave the Church because of their opinions and desires when the Church has said so many times that she knew no man by his color, when she has shown her love for us by her works, by her devotion to our interests? Ought we to leave when we have a Central Tennessee College, presided over for a quarter of a century by a Braden, a Gammon Theological Seminary and an Atlanta University b baptized and consecrated with the best thought and energy and wealth of a Gammon and a Haven? Ought we leave when the best years of the lives of a Rnst, a Hartzell, a Hamilton, are freely given for our people, and when EXPLANATION — Population includes those ten years of age and over. Census 1880. Literates those ten years of age and over who can not write. Church statistics are for 1888. Members include probationers. Property includes churches and parsonages. A signifies among the people; a signifies a location of institutions of collegiate grade; a small stars location of academic grade; a large circular spot gives location of Gammon Theol Sem.; small circular spot of Meharry Medical College. MAP OF THE Sixteen SOUTHERN STATES. L.B. FOLGER ENG. CIN. the eyes of the world are being turned to the M. E. Church for light upon the Negro problem? (To Be Continued.) INDIANAPOLIS NOTES. The W. H. M. Society met last Friday at Mrs. M. McCowans, and the reports show much good work being done. There is no more faithful, energetic and helpful organization in the church than the Sewing Circle. Meets every Thursday. Met last week at Mrs. Glenns. Attendance large. The Church Aid Circle is doing grandly. Meets every Wednesday. Met last week at Mrs. Emma Hodges. Quite a number present. Will have gentlemen's night at the church on Wednesday next. Come and see the men patch quilt pieces. The attendance at Class Meetings is running beyond the hundred mark, and the collections above ten dollars. We hope to still increase both in attendance and collection. The Epworth League has taken on new life, and ere long the lecture room will be filled on Thursday evenings. The Employment Bureau of the league promises to be a helpful feature Through it, within the past four weeks, good employment has been gotten for nine of our members. Bro. Anthony Courtney is a regular olerk in Graves' drug store. Recommended by the pastor. If our members who have children of school age could be brought to see the necessity of sending them to the Sunday School we should soon have a school of two hundred scholars. We would urge upon the parents this important matter. The Refreshment Services of Sunday before last has been the talk of the city, and the pastor has received quite a number of requests to repeat it. Nothing like it was ever seen in Indianapolis for simplicity and impressiveness. Special arrangements are being made for a "Young People's Day," and the pastor has some new features which are being taken hold of by the young people. The service will be held Dec. 1. The young people are enthusiastic over the prospect, and delighted with the opportunity to do some work for God. Beginning with next week accounts of attendance and collection of each class will be given. Bro. A. J. Cooper was injured in a street car collision last week, but he is able to be up and about the street, though not able to go to work. There have been one hundred and forty-seven additions to Simpson Chapel under the nineteen months' pastorate of Rev. E. L. Gilliam, an average of two per week. Sunday, Nov. 17th, will be our third Quarterly Meeting. Presiding Elder Sissle will be present, and a glorious meeting is expected. The Indianapolis News and Journal deserve the gratitude and thanks of every colored citizen for their manly utterances on the rights of our race brought out by the Booker Washington incident and by the Hanghville strike. Halloween night and the rain combined did not prevent our young people from attending the League on Thursday ast. More than forty were present. STARS IN OUR SOUTHERN FIRMAMENT! THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER COPAL CHURCH Rev. W. S. Rollins pastor of the M. E. church at Shelbyville, Ind., is in Philadelphia, Pa., under treatment of a physician. He has our prayers for a speedy recovery. He is accompanied by Mrs. Rollins. Great preparations are being made for Thanksgiving Day. Services at 10:30 a. m., at which time the pastor will preach a special sermon. The Stewards assisted by the Church Aid Circle will serve dinner from 12:30 noon to midnight. Turkeys! Turkeys!! Turkeys!! President Mannie Hawkins, together with the other members of the Church Aid Circle propose to make this Thanksgiving Eclipse all former ones and invite their friends to come. LOUISVILLE ITEMS. The rally at 35th Street M. E. Church, last Sunday, was very good, and a neat sum was realized. The Portland Baptist church is in revival services. Thus far there have been six accessions. Rev. Reed is being ably assisted by Rev. Riley. Bro. John Carney, a faithful member of 35th Street Church, died last Wednesday and was buried on Friday. He died in full triumph of faith. Rev. Sanford Hinkle, of Pewee Valley, preached a very acceptable sermon to the congregation of Rev. Statesman last Sunday. Mrs. Rachel Edwards, who was taken suddenly ill last Sunday, is much improved. 35th Street Epworth League was well attended last Sunday evening, and was a success both financially and spiritually- Miss Tillie Board and Mrs. W. H Lawson and son are each doing nicely at this writing. Mrs. E G. Carlisle is somewhat indis posed at this time. Rev. Philip Alexander, of Simpsonville, spent last Sunday with Mrs. M Robinson. Miss Jenkins, who has been quite ill, is reported better. Rev W. H Evans, of Jackson Street Church, met with a painful accident last week, having fallen off the church door step. He is improving at this writing. Rev Luckett, of Hopkinsville, preached at Jackson Street Church last Sunday morning to the delight of the large audience present. He is, without doubt, one of the ablest pulpit orators in the country, and his many friends in Louisville are always delighted to hear him. Jackson Street Epworth League is in excellent condition, and its president, Mrs. Josephine Carlisle, is leaving no stone unturned to add to its success. It is now engaged in preparing for the annual entertainment, which occurs on Thursday evening, Nov. 7. Coke Chapel, with Rev. R. L. Dickerson pastor, is moving along nicely. The Epworth League meeting last week was a great one. The president, Dr. J. D. Long, would be much pleased if, at these Union League meetings, the example set by Jackson Street League would be followed by the others. The next Union meeting will be held at Lloyd Street under the auspices of Rev. B. J. Ward and his energetic president, Miss Lena Smith. Read The Freeman each week for news of our churches in Louisville. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK There are connected with the M. E Church 32034 Sunday schools, 346 874 officers and teachers, and 2 688 174 scholars. There were 123 735 conversions last year. In the Home Department there are 64 470 scholars. Read life from the Palm, smoke plain white paper and press open hand, the palm, and mail to me accompanied by one dollar and stamp. To read life from the Head, send measure of flat tape, like string, measured round the head and from chin to ear and from back to ear an from temple to temple. Send four pieces of tape with name of where they were measured. The wonderful Lady of the 20th Century is Madame McNairdee, Reads life at a glance as an open book. All press and papers endorse her—no fake, simply a graduate of her profession. POKER OF DIVINE POKER OF DIVINE POKER OF DIVINE WELL LOVE LOVE LOVE THE DRAMLETS MADAM M'NAIRDEE Has Returned to the City The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female woman of New Orleans, call her is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. With a grasp of her hand she gives you a coil of influence to enable you to overcome all bad habits and to be happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband or wife will never become acquainted with you. But will love you better and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say "Yes, we believe her a Godsend to our city; my husband and I had been separated over a year and just think since I called on this lady, he returned to my young lady says: "The one loved refused to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to The Sunday School Union is aiding the needy schools by donations of papers, books, lesson leaves, etc. Recently an application from Porto Rico asking help was received, and at once granted. Not a week passes but that some preachers among the colored people send in requests for aid, and in no instance is the request denied. Indians, Negroes, Spaniards, Scandanavians and people of every color and nation receive aid from this society. In our own Lexington Conference there are 137 Sunday schools, 848 officers and teachers, 5,838 scholars with expenses for the past year of $1,484. We have in the Liberia Conference, Africa, 145 Sunday schools, 1,107 officers and teachers and 8,483 scholars. The Lexington Conference gave to this society, last year, the sum of $18, and received in grants of books, etc., $33.53. Rev. R. E. Jones, B. D., and C. C. Jacobs are General Agents, and Rev. W. H. Brooks, D. D., of New York, is a member of the Board of Managers. MAYSVILLE DISTRICT. Rev. E. A. White, the capable and energetic P. E. of this new district, writes that the outlook for a good year's work is quite flattering. Many of the churches are making improvements; good meetings have been held during the summer; preparations are being made for great revivals in the near future, and every pastor is alive to the best interest of his people. At Maysville Dr. Talbott has had marked success. A new furnace has been put in, and other improvements are under contemplation. The church at Covington is being painted on the outside, and when finished will be one of the most attractive, as well as commodious, buildings in the Lexington Conference. Rev T. L. Wilson, the pastor, has been much afflicted during Mme. McNairdee Palmist, Phrenologist and Clairvoyant Reads Heads and Hands She tells you plain what, what to do, and how to be successful in You Cannot Afford to Miss Consulting Her. Permanently Located MADAME M'NAIRDEE. the year with rheumatism, but we are glad to say is rapidly improving. Rev. Chas, Rice has erected a new church building at Orangeburg, which will be dedicated by the P. E. on Sunday next. STEUBENVILLE, OHIO. Sixth Street M. E. Church, Steubenville, Ohio, has a membership of one hundred. This charge has progressed wonderfully in the last year. Last year the sum of $1,400 was raised for all purposes. The charge stands third in the Conference on pastor's salary, and first in the Missionary collection. All departments of the league are in operation. The Spiritual Department has planned a series of meetings extending to Dec. 1st, along the "Forward Movement" line. The Mercy and Help Department has organized an Industrial School and Employment Bureau, The Literary Department has arranged a course of lectures and studies from the standard authors. Next Sunday is Quarterly Meeting. The Sunday School is propering. There is a general movement forward in all departments of the church and the church is working and praying for a great spiritual awakening. PRINCETON, IND. The W. H. M. Society will hold Thank Offering services on Friday evening next, and have put out one hundred and fifty envelopes, and hope to realize a goodly sum. This society is doing good work, and is of much help to the pastor. Mrs. E. N. Harris is the Corresponding Secretary of the Lexington Conference W. H. M. Society. The church is advancing along all lines, and this will be the best year in its history. The M E Church occupies the front rank among the churches of this city, and Rev W. B. Harris is entitled to great credit for the able manner in which he has managed and directed affairs. OWENSBORO, KY The M. E. Church at Owensboro is prospering. Rev. W. H. Vaughn is preparing to begin a revival, and hopes to double his membership. The building is too small to accommodate the congregation, and plans are on foot looking to the erection of a new one. There have been 19 additions and $550 raised during the past six months. Dr. Courtney, P. E., will hold the third quarterly meeting Nov. 17th. OWENTON, KY. Mr. J. W, Stanton will hereafter handle The Freeman, and hopes to place it in the hands of every lover of the race in Owenton. The church is having a fair degree of success, but hopes are entertained of a distinct upward move are long. Important to Correspondents.' The editor wishes to call the attention of his correspondents to the fact that this page goes to press on Saturday morning, hence it is absolutely necessary for all matter to be in his hands not later than Friday morning to insure its publication in the issue of the following week. A safe plan to be followed would be to send all communications eight days ahead of date of issue. We desire to publish all that comes to our hands, but cannot do so except it reaches us in time. Write on only one side of the paper. ROCKPORT, IND. Rockport is a thriving little city o MODEL HEAD miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses business, family and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated speedsy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business. Re-unites herself; strictly a Christian lady and depends actively on her heavenly gift. If you are painful ailing, think you have been witchcrafted to see her. She spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and has traveled through states doing good whatever she went. Read St. Isabella's book; this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parloros so arranged that you meet no friends nor strangers; everything confidential. Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter. N.B. - Send look of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. 417½ Indiana Avenue. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., MADAM M'NAIRDEE. some three thousand, or more inhabitants. It is the county seat of Spencer Co., and is situated on the Ohio river. There are two good churches among the colored people. The Baptist church with Rev Goins, pastor, and the M. E. church, Rev Chas. Jones, pastor. The membership of this church is over one hundred and includes many of the best people of our city. We have a new building erected some two years ago by Rev J. L. Franklin, an excellent choir, Miss Ellis, organist; Wm. Pool, director; Miss Joste Grimes, superintendent of Sunday School. Our church Aid and Sewing Society Miss Letitia Skillman, president, and Miss Ethel Shaw, secretary, is doing good work. Many young people are members of the M. E church. Our public school is quite large, employing three teachers. Messrs Lewis Sanford and Lafe McFarland who own the two leading barber shops, are trustees of the M. E. church. Rev. Jones has been pastor only two months, but the out look is very encouraging. MARRY MARRY Become a member of the NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN COREE-PONDENCE BUREAU ABSOLUTELY PRIVATE, NO PUBLICITY. Free membership for next ten days. Send two-cent stamp for full particulars. P. O. Box 1023. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Eckstein Norton UNIVERSITY CANE-SPRING, KY. Offers Industrial, Normal and College training alike to male and female. It is strictly religious, non sectarian and supported by voluntary contributions. School opens the first Monday in October. Students receive any month during the year. The time to finish any course is the least possible consistent with thorough work. For all information address REV C H PARRISH D. D. President, Cane Spring, Bullitt Co., Ky. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhea and discharges from the urinary organs, arrested by Santal Midy Capacities without inconvenience. Price $1.00 of Mile Briggs or P.O. Box 2081, New York. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW --- This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kiky or oily hair shine and prevents the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and it provides a shiny finish for forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. For straightening kiky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Oxide hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. This wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its softness and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to this wonderful pomade. It costs 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for the rest. Mail in a postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. TOM THE TATTLER. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. There is a saloon at Van Buren and State streets run by a man named Jos. Junker. His name is very apropos, for we regard whisky, beer and such stuff as nothing but liquid junk. In Chicago a street car has no rights a wagon is bound to respect. A man in complimenting another said, "my boy, you are certainly a jewel," and the latter went at once and tried to pawn himself. If money is the root of all evil why don't they pull all the mints. Dear Tattler, who is this Uncle Zeke, the alley philosopher, von quote so much? It isn't old man Zeke Williams who used to hang around the policy shops in the alley off 27th street, is it I never knew that old man had sense enough to carry "chitlings" to a bear before. A READER. Uncle Zeke, the alley philosopher, is Ezekiel Brown, who lives in the same alley, but between 31st and 32d streets. he has lived in alleys all his life, and is the greatest exponent of alley philosophy drawing breath to day. Now and then the old gent will try to put policy out of the business, but he by no means hangs around a policy shop. What the old man doesn't know about alley philosophy isn't worth knowing, and he is never so happy as when delivering himself to some of its maxims. The "knocks" came in at such a fast rate we were compelled to discontinue our "knock" column. It seems as though every one has a "knock" of some kind. For those who care for mementoes we wish to say we have a few of the crumbs from the Roosevelt-Washington dinner which we will dispose of at an extremely low figure. We hope the public will now rest easy PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and less MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be a friend, a colleague, a partner, and Marriage is a specialty. Every mystery revealed, of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and eatrage in her business. The man who can exceed her in her challenging revelations presents and future event in one's life. Remembrer, she will not, for any price, flatter you; your sense of life will gain facts without nonsense. She can be constricted to Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends stc, with description of future companion. She can be friends, enemies, stc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, is awaits contested wills, divorce and speculation is valiant, change in destiny, good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—present and future—in a DEAD TRANQUE, has the power of any two mediums you ever meet, the power of your future husband, the power of your future wife, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your future wife, the name of your young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have no sweetheart, will you tell you when you acquire a marriage angle; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you and if he will marry you; if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you have no husbands and children, young ladies should have no husbands and children, hearts or inended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business until you present your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband and age and date of marriage, tell you whether you are married, There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting the truth, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth, and that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Medium that can stand a test of what is the claims. And a person of any acquaintance with the truth may imply that these advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend much thought for a moment with acquiring the truth. They will have a tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. They are undesirable fact that persons will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they confront a Medium they try their utmost enmotive to dispel from their minds what they want to know. They are undesirable fact that Medium. To set the secret out of a person by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipiated Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control over them, by the truth, and to meet most of the need. And yet this can be done, and by consulting MRS MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a fact. This has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. It so proves conclusively that although there are infingers in our midst with "oily tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been opened. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of application unfathomable mysteries of the process of humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain staples for answers. M.S. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st. NEW YORK CITY THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER that they have seen our picture, and say it was a good picture of us. Didn't we look pathetic standing there with our lovely bride? At the time the picture was taken we were making "goo-goo eyes" to her, but the out fails to reveal the least trace of the "goo-goo." In Boston, the other day, a little boy said to another. "you remove yourself to a remote distance, and on your arrival there deposit your frame on that four-legged piece of furniture erected for the occasion." In other words he meant "go way back and sit down." Oh, Lord, Thou Great Dispenser of all Things, we call upon Thee in our own humble way to give us more men like our beloved President, Theodore Roosevelt. Such men shed the aroma of justice and equality on all humanity. The other day Mme. Calve, our distinguished artist, refused to sing because she failed to get an encore. The Madame has evidently been associating with some of our soi-disant prima-donnas of color. Not long since one of our vaudeville performers who, unfortunately, is blest with more nerve than talent, was invited out to dinner. Besides the vegetables and the delicacies of the season there was on the table turkey, roast beef and chicken. That morning the performer's act had received a terrible scoring from the newspapers. "Well," said the host," addressing his guest, the performer,"we have three kinds of meat here, which shall I help you to?" "I guess you had better give me a little of the roast," he replied meekly. This is evidently the age of versatility. Pick up The Freeman or the Clipper and read some of the advertisements. Not very long ago there was in the former paper an advertisement for a stenographer capable of playing parts. This shows you the modern tendency. In a few years it will be a usual thing to see an advertisement like the following: WANTED AT ONCE—A tenor singer that can sing bass; must be able to read French and Latin; also cook; one that can make high "C" while turning a somersault preferred. Booze-grafters, save your stamps. Salary $6 35 a week. Money sure. Long season. Address Always Pay, this office. OUR BOOK REVIEW. "The Wearing of Raglans," by Jennie M. Grant. This wonderful book is the result of the popular song, "A Coon With the Raglan Craze," by Sherman Boone. Mrs. Grant says, "there is nothing so pleasing, nothing that gives so much satisfaction to a woman as to own her own Raglan. Every Raglan you see isn't owned by the wearer. Many of them are time-babies; that is bought on time." The writer shows a grasp of her subject when she says, "to wear a Raglan effectively it is necessary to acquire a masculine, dignified carriage. There is nothing so sickening, so disgusting as to see the wearer of that sublimest of garments—the Raglan—go mincing along in a pusillanimous way." "Salary Day," by Maccaniel Danabe. "Salary Day," says the author, "is not set down in calendars; in other words, there is no such day in any calendar as salary day. It is a day originated by a certain class of performers who had designs on the manager's purse. The day has no legal recognition, and whenever it comes I generally take to the woods or otherwise make myself scarce. "The Folly of Liquor," by Hag. A. Josephs. This is an indispensable book. It treats the drink question in all its phases from "free-doings" up to the point where the most inveterate "free doer" is obliged to walk up to a bar and treat himself. It should be in the hands of all those who are slaves to the liquor habit. "The Bar." by Robinson Basilton. This is not a law book by any means. It depicts in a vivid style the horrors of drinking, and should be a companion book to "The Folly of Liquor." Drinkers, it should be your vade-mecum. "Too Many Husbands," by a Much Married Woman. We do not know who a "Much Married Woman," the author of this very interesting book, is, but we think we have a good idea. She says, "A woman can marry so much until it becomes second nature. It is an awful habit when once contracted, and hard to rid one's self of. Women, beware." The book is published by Blood, Good & Co., and the advance sales are already in the thousands. "The Life of Tom The Tattler," written by himself. As big a lie as was ever penned, and BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we claver several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozono as the King of to take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinks some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying so and Scurf can not live after Ozono hie from falling out. It will restore Ozono hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but when you use hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozono is 50c. a be this liberal offer, which is good at at us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, roux skin diseases. Also removes all facial small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—remain and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever Name ... House, No..... Street ... City..... County ... State..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. not worth the paper it is written on Don't read it. A colored preacher down South is quoted assaying: "I take my text from that part of the Scriptures where the 'postle Paul 'pints' his pistol to the 'Phesians.'" Enclid Avenue Baptist Church, Cleveland, the church to which John D. Rockefeller belongs, celebrated the completion of the first half century of its existence last week —Chicago Tribune. It is almost impossible for us to understand how Mr. Rockefeller could belong to any church, but it is an easy matter to understand how a church, yes dozens of them, could belong to him. Henry Watterson wants to become President. And in this want he is no different from thousands and thousands of men in this country. Even in the name Booker T. Washington there is a charm, a sweetness and a ring of greatness. "Well my boy," said Uncle Zeke, the alley philosopher, "its just like this—there are two parts to fortune telling. The first part consists of a big liar, while the second part consists of a ready believer." Carrie Nation has dropped into "innocuous desuetude." At the rate his voice is going he will soon be plain, every day Billy Wisdom again. There never is a time in the existence of a newspaper when subscriptions are not in order. Send in your subscriptions at once. Let everybody subscribe; the more the merrier. The young man cried in a sleepful way, and he wiped his face with a swipe. But upon sober second thought Changed his mind, went and hit the pipe. Every time one of our women reaches guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we abso- are dissatisfied with our preparations, amu for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one ad in every respect. your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively happy, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble- sh hair long and straight. It will cure alp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising then they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on her the first application. battle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send one Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, skin soft and pliant, and cures all all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, he old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever the point where she can sing a little tit she either bills or allows herself to be billed as a nightingale. Now this is rather tough on the rest of the birds to discriminate against them in this manner. Are there no other birds that can warble but the nightingale? We think there are I am a lover and a believer in originality, even if it trespasses on the grounds of absurdity. In The Freeman recently a certain lady, as she says, was called a nightingale on account of her rich mezzo-soprano voice. This is the first time we knew the nightingale's voice was mezzo-soprano. We are willing to confess we don't know everything, and that our knowledge of ornithology is very limited. It hardly extends beyond the poll parrot. If one of our singing women would advertise herself as "America's Greatest Singing Crow" instead of the much hackneyed nightingale it would not be very euphonious, but it would certainly carry the charm of originality. And financially it would be all right, for who would not go to hear a singing crow, though she be human? At any rate, ladies, study bird-lore more closely, and see if you cannot give us something other than the nightingale. It is chestnutty. The editor of the Memphis Schmitar calls Booker T. Washington a "nigger." If with all his ability and gentlemanly demeanor Booker is a "nigger," will the beloved editor of the Schmitar rise and tell us what he, himself, is; for, in the vernacular of the street Booker has him "bested every day in the week, and twice on Sundays." The following book came too late to be inserted in its regular place but we will review it just the same: "Eating with Presidents" by Tillman, the Pitchfork. The style of this book is very venomous The Pitchfork has no use for the colored race. He believes that the only way a colored man should talk to a white man should be over a telephone, and a long distance one at that. --- BEFORE. AFTER. CHRISTOPHER E. NOBLE BILINGTON, N. C. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce a honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to st used OZONO, and give it my most hea fooled so often, it does me good to recom Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lor "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. O is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and curious growth. If your hair is already straight, be a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine 00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name. Street. County. If you want 4 lots like above, send $4 no coupon, let her write her name on a when you send your order. worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, cable Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package er, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. e above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon r. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. Proximity, he says is disgraceful to the white man. He further says; "What in the devil ever put it into Roosevelt's head to dine a son of Ham? What was the matter with me? I am always open to an invitation to dine with a President. When I think that a black man was dining with the President with the eyes of the world upon them while I was dining in obsecurity with no eyes on me but the waiter's and his only on me lest I escape giving him a tip, it drives me almost to rabies. White men of the South, white women of the South arise and avenge this dastardly deed. "The book is highly Tillmanque." The sale of the book is progressing rapidly. So far one "book" has been sold. In reply to a correspondent who wants to know who is at the head of the street cleaning department of Chicago we say the wind. TOM THE TATTLER Dear Editor—I am not certain that the words which follow will be accorded time sufficient for their full reading as evidently quite all your moments are consumed in other and more pressing details. However, I congratulate the management of The Freeman on the seeming success and achievements during the period of endeavor. It has been my custom to exercise economy and not extravagance in the use of words, yet I feel safe in the statement that in points of neatness and typographical tone The Freeman has sailed on over the deep moving down waves of opposition like chaf before the winds until at present it is in the front rank of Afro-American journalistic effort in America. Every Negro should read The Freeman. To be respected and to weild influence among the people of America or foreign powers, the Negro must first respect one another. They must not only possess character, but he must have money and lands and figure in the business world. The Negro must learn now the value of encouraging and building up business and financial enterprises of his own. Every day our efforts should be in accord with the saying of Isaiah: "Go through, go through accord with the ough, go through --- Boston Chemical Company : ZOE A. M. MAYER AFTA The Negro. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo. O. the gates; prepare ye the way of the people. Cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people."—isaiah lxii, 10. The Negro should stand together and lift up each other and learn to give credit where credit is due, and build up enterprises of their own that they may be able to give their boys and girls employment, and not depend upon other races to give them employment. The Negro must learn to depend upon himself. The Freeman should be in the home of every Negro because it is an intelligent Negro newspaper. I will continue to work for The Freeman as long as I can sell the paper. MRS. L. C. WARREN. Freeman Agent, Como, Miss. Copies of the Freeman may be found at G. F. Baker's shoe shop every Saturday, 1128 First Avenue, Birmingham, Ala Shine on! It is not only gives a high, glowing dur- able polish to all metals, but the polish Bar Keeper's Friend lasts, it will shine on! It benefits all metals, minerals or wood while cleaning them. 26c 1 lb box. For sale by drug guests and dealers. Send 26c stamp for sample to George William Hoffman, 26c W. Washington St, Indianapolis, Ind. Williams' Shaving Stick "The Only Kind that Won't Dry on the Face" SOLD EVERYWHERE. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap, 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Swiss Violet Shaving Cream, 50c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers'), 6 Round Cakes, 4 lb., 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. Trial cake for 20 stump. The only cream in the world making a specialty of SHAVING Soaps. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Ct. LONDON PARIS DREEDEN SDNEY THE FREEMAN : _AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED, NEWSPAPER. PIQUA UNION SUITS The woman who once en- joys theirfaultless fit, delicate texture and general excel- lence of finish will hardily be persuaded to wear any other kind. Piqua Union Suits are the best we know of, and yet are far from high priced. Women’s Piqua Union Suits, of cotton, come in three qualities, $1, $1.50 and $3. Of naturai wool, in four grades, #2, $2 50, $3 95 and $5 Of pure spun ail, $10. Black Wool Piqua Tights for wo- men_ $1. $125 and $150 MISSES’ PIQUA SUITS of cotton range upward from 60e, according to ze. Of natural wool, upward from $1. ‘Misses’ : iqua Tights of black wool, 500 to $1, according to size. Ls, AYRES ( (0. “Indiana’s Greatest Distributors _ of Dry Goods.” : CITY NOTES. $ OLEH GHGS SHS? E. Armstrong has returned from ‘Kansas City, Mo. ‘Milton Peyton, of Chicago, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs, Emily Gray, of Carbondale, Il, is visiting friends in the city. The Brotherhood of St, Andrew was erganized at St. Phullip’s mission Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Talley, of Cincinnati, visited friends in the city Sunday. The Tireless Workers of Allen Chapel met at 4p. m., Tuesday, at 032 East Seventeenth street. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Grigsby Steele, of Cin- cinnati, were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Posey. ‘Troy Porter, the well-known plumber and contractor, of Paris, Ill, was in the olty Tuesday en reute to Muncie, ‘The Stewardess Volunteers of Bethel A. M. E. church metat 3:30 p. m, Taes- day, November 5, at 527 Bright street. The Rose of Sharon Club of Allen Chapel met Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Minor, in Capitol avenue, North. Miss Daisy Walker will addreses the ‘Young Men’s Prayer Band at St. Paul's ‘Temple Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. Thomas, of New York, arrived in the city last Saturday. He has been appointed as a teacher at public school No. 23. Fred D. Hillman and his sister, of Cincinnati, spent Sunday with Mrs. Hillman, who is visiting for a week in the city. Tne etewardess board of Bethel A. M. EB church held its monthly meeting Tuesday night. President, Martha Hall. ‘The Young People’s Aid Allance held a meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs, Emma Hillman, 412 Bright street. The Church Aid Circle of Simpson Chapel met with Mrs. Irene Franklin, at Fayette and Twelfth streets, Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs, Bettie Brown, of Springfield, Ill, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Moses Fidler Boning atveriecn, 600 Fe terson street. | W.H. Fielding went to Shelbyville, ‘Monday afternoon where he represent St. Phillip’s mission at the convocation sof the deanery. Miss Lettie Brewer, and Talbert B. Fox of Middletown, O., married at 12 o'clock Wednesday and left 4:40 p.m, for Middletown. ‘The Flora Grant Mite Missionary Society of Allen Chapel met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Willams Wright, at 1717 Alvord street. ‘The Mary Campbell Mite Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Alice Puryear, me Camp street. Mrs. F. 0. Morgan read a paper and Mrs. R, R, Downs gave an instramental solo, Rev. W. L: Taylor, president of the Richmond, Va, Savings Bank, and G, ‘W. Master, of the Grand Fountain U. 0. T.R, accompanied by his ptivate secretary, R. Jefferson Kyles, were Freeman oallers this week. ‘Tne Ladies’ Alliance Club, No. 2, of Bethel church, met Thursday afternoon ‘at So'clock, with Mrs. Lydia Sweeny, ‘at 1608 Yandesstreet. Bible quotations ‘were led by Mrs. Nellie Allen. Luncheon was served from 5 to 7 o'clock. ‘The Y. M. P. B. will meet at St. Paul ‘Tewplenext Sunday afternoon, at which time arrangements will be made for eending delegates to the State Y. M. ©. A. Convention at Richmond. an men are invited to be present, Take Brightwood oar and get off at 18th St. Bishop Grant is at Atlanta, Ga Mrs, Addie Wilson, of Carthage, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Mattie Dorsey, of Louisville,is visiting Mrs, Melvina Bird. The Woman’s Club will began its penny collections for the poor this week. Mrs. Margaret Worthington will goto Chicago to visit two weeks, November 15, The Rev. R French Hurley has removed the parsonage of Allen Chapel to 643 Arch street. The Kev. Charles Jones returned Wednesday to Rockport after a visit with his family io this city. Miss Flora Morin, who was the guest of Miss Mande Bass for several weeks, has returned to her home in Muncie. ‘Mrs, Susie and Ella Williams will call on the city school teachers fora ‘Thankegiving offering for the Alpha Home. A Young People's Christian Workers Union was organized at Simpson Chapel’ Tuesday night. It will give ’a socia) November 20. The Woman's Home Missionary Soclety of Simpson Chapel met with ‘Mrs. Cassie Jackson Friday afternoon at 681 Agnes street. A social was given at the home of Mrs, William Bell in North West street Wednesday evening for the benefit of Bethel A, M. E. charch, ‘The Sewing Circle of Simpson Chapel was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Nancy Walker at the parsonage, 616 West Eleventh street. Mecers. Blakemore and Russell of ‘Terre Haute were pleasant callers on The Freeman Tuesday. ‘They farnished the office with some very excellent music. A meeting of all the colored pastors is called for at Shiloh Baptist church Tuesday 10:30. m. J. ©. Patton, J. H. Broyles, W. H. Chambers, E. L. Gilliam, A musical entertainment will be given under the auspices of St. Phillip’s Altar Guild at the home of Miss Malissa Davidson, 805 North California street, next Tuesday evening from 7 to 11 o'clock. Ladies, 1 have opened a branch Sew- ing School at 1211 Lewis street, where you will be taught cutting, fitting and everything pertaining to dresemaking. Mrs. Mattie Green, manager. Emma Edwards, 506 N. East street. A campaign entertainment will te given Monday, November 11, by the Bast End Sewing Circle of Bethel A. M. B. church, and the Sewing Circle of Wayman Chapel, at Bethel churcb, ‘The candidates tor eleotion as governor are: Republican, Mrs, Fannte Moore; alternate, Mrs. Fannie Wright; Demo- cratic, Mrs, Florence Bennett, alternate, | Mrs, Florence Tucker. Who will be the most popular min- ister by December 81 Vote for your choice at the Surprise Store, 348-850 Indiana Avenue, The vote, up to Oct. 10, atande as follows: Revs. Jones............ seeeseeees 70 William 22000000.00000TT98) BMP os. ccoresccsreess edt PGE cose ccc seecs 1 BRCHOWE 02: -ccccrenrecccce 9B BOSS so coScsgiesessiseeed 108 Bider Carr.....0 cc..ccccc.s 00 GOO sie oesys cosets ss AO) Chambers 2005000200000 61 ‘Thompson ............-.++.. 32 PMN si. 0g sevens ave site's sie UE DOWIE 60s cccescscareaccie 0m Morton..022 0000000000001 939 BOWEOR ss ciscsceiossoresce AML Gillen; saecseccvssv autos QO Like a Great Railway With its branches running in every direction, Aro: the arteries and, velns. chat “convey ths Blood tocvery part of thesystem. A-cold, sud- Ue hinge au exponure: may” cate poison: ‘ous acids to. clog he. circulation "and. then comes rhetmatiom. Beware! If you value Te life remove the obstruction with Dr. rummond Lighting Remedy. Send 653 Drummond Medicine Co., New York, and they: will send you two large bottles by express Though for = month's treatment,—with fall Special directions. Agents wanted. WANTED Barkeepers and Porters to send for free samples and premiums lists. HARVEY CHEMICAL CO., 216 N. Fifth Street, La~ fayette, Ind. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Rev. Edward L. Gilliam pastor lth and North Missouri Streets. The rain last Sunday reduced our congregation somewhat, still there were quite a number present. Collection $21.93. Class Meetings continue on the increase. Two additions to the church this week,—Mra Pugh of Evansville, and William Lucas, city. The pastor organized a “Young People’s Christian Workers Union” on Tuesday evening last, and about fifty of the young people have gone enthusiastically to work in the campaign for souls Their slogan will be “A Hundred Young People this Conference Year for Christ.” They have set to work at once, and on Wed- nesday night, Nov. 20, will have a Social, for the members of Simpson. A short program will be rendered. Ice Cream, cake ete., will be served free, and the members will be given an opportunity to meet and become acquainted with each other. Arrange- ments are also being made for “Young People’s Day” Sunday Dec. 1. The Brosnan’s WASHINGTON STREET STORE. 200 all-wool Kersey cloth jacketa; the colors are black and castor, made with a large storm collar, military cuffs, bore front, tight and half fitting backs: $7.50 vale for.........6.see eee | )OS Dry Goods Co, 6and 8 West Washington St THE MaRKET Repo esaaariaie’ New Orleans, Oct. 30.—Cotton opened steady and closed easy. Sales, 8000 bales. Ordinary, 5916c; good ordinary, 6c; low middling, ‘ie amidainn, tc; good, amiga. rue Inidaling fair, 86: Revolpts, 25 7 baleat stock 210,000 bates. Now York, Oct Mh- Spot cotton closed, gal ¢ and Lite lower; midaling uplands," Leite; Imidaling gulf, 8 ito. Sales, 1129 bales, New Orleans, Nov. Cotton The art wan ‘easy: ordinary, 51-16c: good ordinary. O7-lge; low middling, Ze; mid@iing, Ose; good middling, Fc; middltng fair, Tes receipts, 19, SiA bales’ stock, 179,10) bales: e100 iven away in premiums to intro- $100 000 iso oar ert. We trust you Bend 2-centstamp for lifustrated catalogue ‘Western Specialty Co,, Graham, Ne Mex, ———— ee Colored Lady and Gent Agents Wanted For Our Wonderful Frozen Perfumes Exclusive territory given. Send Ibe for sam- pleand terms ofcoutract. "Youcan make more Inoney. at odd times than many do at regular employment. Other specialties ¢ follow on wile agonty wil bare Brat cal, Cdarece PARAMOUNT NOVELTY CO. ‘Indianapolis, Ind BLACK SKIN REMOVER. Cis oe = Lie SS 4 Dh 7 PATENT OFFICE 3 us. B= ia \Berone “AFTER =. | ‘AsWonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in @ box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran” ted to dp what wonay au foe te “beatin the World. ‘One box is all that is required if used as iirectea. ‘A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH, A. PRACI-LIKE complexion obtained if used aa directed. Will turn the skin ofa black oF brown pero perfoety whit, infurty ght inoue aide white, In forty abiade Setwo will be wottceable. It does ‘not turn the skin in pots but Dleaches out white, tho akin te maining beautiful without continual use, Will remove wrinkles, feckies. dark spots, pimplea o bumps oF black hends, making the skint very. got tnd sooth Small fox pits. tan, iver pots Fe moved without fart otheakin.” When fou ge 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 Jong and straight, and eae it from eae oat Highly perfumed and makes the halt sof€ and ensy to comb. Many ntour customers say one of cur dollar boxes i worth ten dollars get we sell it or one dollar & fox. THE NO-SHELE thrown in treo ‘Ang person tending us one dollar in a letter oF pout Ohice money order, expres money” order oF rogsterod letter, we will send it through the aaa fssnge prepaid; orit you want it went. 0. D wilt come by express, 250" extra, Thany cage where i fast do what we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. “Packed so that ho one Will. Know som tents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 wot Broad Street, ‘RicHMoxD, Va, Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFION HOURS: Stollam, 1to3p.m. 6to8p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 435} Indiana Ave, _ INDIANAPOLIF New ’Phone 1974—Old Phene 1-6490 SS neem Chureh Aid Circle will assist the Stewards in their Thanksgiving Dinner Usual services to-morrow. Pastor will preach at 11a m., and 7:30 p. m. Third Quarterly meeting next Sunday. Presiding Elder Siesle will be present. Please remember that the Sunday even- ing services begin at 7:15 o'clock. seeecooscocososcosoocoscs $ NOTICE! $ S _xhave told others what a wondertul © $ oftect The Original Onouized Ox Marrow @ © has in making the hair grow. My halt’ @ S Was very snort and came out bythe @ © compYull, put'since Thave used yourOz- @ $ nized Ox Murrow can tx feaay way T © Wane to. Please send me three bottles. @ S more. Tenciowe money order sito. Wes, ® & Sours, Ass Jessie Haws, Bristol L ® $ THE ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW $ © (convriehted) also, makes, Kinky or curly ® $ iinitrad ata Stovsgnehairitom (ine soe © Gamiors:"“Only oo'cents: Soll brame, © © cists and desigrs. or send us 50 cents for @ Sie bhtie or Biase forthren poeta Ws S picaapress oheies, Aiea Behan BS Sikh es, isis Aenean = § 000000000000 0SCCCOCCC COOLS Take and read The Freeman 15 SB WATCHES BELOW COST Dente ee cinects << oe 5 Miecestre wri Ns ‘1a 5 PAVAND Soctlmovenich, Gearantod for M8 Za sain tiered pr tacs EPPO NER atch C0, wits prvege w ox: Me re OM cae es sane sr NR Soe) rc tte aes ana ote eerie An oe 6 erie pel forests ier coe ane. tena ea, Order now before ihe are all eae, D kers S lies. Towe ressMakers Supplies, LO els and Aprons , . Towels. Dressmakers’ fupplies (Main Floor) (Basement Department) | Special sale today of over 600 dozen| Yard-wide Silésia, factory: remnants, 2 to 6-yard & ees, all the staple shades, iS Towels of medium and fine goods—tresh cance ei Ses sean eRe: ae 8} from the loom, spic and span from the|S?ool Cotton, Giant spools’ 133i inches in size, : none to dealers at this price, spool........... a importer. Dress stays, fall lengti, set consists’ of 12 pieces, German Hack Towels, 18x84"........ .......0202. 124] PbO. .eee veeee eeeeeeeee ne Fine H. S. Momie Linen Towels, fine quality, ‘Tape measures, fall sixty inches long, each...) 1] 2ORBS ones veeeeeeeerseseeeeseease ses ssesee .35| Hooks and Eyes, new improved with hump, black Good all-linen H. 8. Huck Towels, 18x88')!...°.1! 15] and white, 2 dozen on card, each card........... 1 | All-itnen H. 8. and Openwork Damask Towels, Basting Cotton, can be used for machine sewing, BBEAT. «ooo. weveeesseceeseaee sesssssesss. $1 00| | none to dealers, 12 spools for................ 3 All-linen Knotted Fringe Damask Towels, 22x45," .50| Ribbons. satins and groz grain ribbon, ail colors, Fine H. 8. Damask Towels, 20x40................. 89] 4nclading black, ten yards in each piece, full HS Damask Towels, 20x89... o.oo... eeeee, 25] POCO LOR... ose seeee sees eesee ceeserees Bleached bath towels, hemmed, 25x49............. .69 | Black sewing silk, warranted 100-yard spools, five Bleached bath towels, 22x46, hemmed...........,. .49| Spools is the limit, spool... 2.52... ..0....0.005 3 Bleached bath towels, fringed, 22x48...... 0.2.00. 125 ae Bleached bath towels, hemmed, 20x40..00...221.2) 12} Dress Linings Aprons First Floor Department) Over a thousand Aprons to pick from |2°Silk finished Taffeta... ...ecsceecceseesees Seagal scicenaieacs 5U0 Satine, bigh cOlOrS.......60-26.220 ceseeeeeeee 135 5 . 40 French hairoloth..........000....0scesseecees BD ‘Many of them would cost you double the price to have| 2c Spnnglass...... 00+. scecsesevseesccscseeeeey AB een minds, = ew ee neatly nied ee 200 Shrupk canvas................ 4. 123 are 25 styles of Aprons in the lot, some hemstitched, eee with clusters of tueks and wide rever border, others | 18° Black silk finished Taffeta .................... 193 with raffles of embroidery and etill others with plain | 15¢ Dress facings, black and colors.................10 rofiles and wide openwork embroidery inserting; Black Satine, soft Henrietta finish, for ekirts or FON ANNE DOH 5 ok os ieeny cass evad aaamntesentrl De Greewes, 150 BNG-.066- +0. eveveees oreesececees es 1M H. FP. WASSON & CO | ga ) Groves & Betz © | PLUMBERS Bee | lncandescent Lighting f a A Specialty, Ec a| TANTEL of all Kinas i a Give oe a trial. zi 245 Massachusetts Avenue. New ’Phone 1747. Masonic, Pythian, Odd-Fellows, Miliary, Band, | Tent and Eastern Star Supplies Applica- = ad = tavels ates eo ees rere is an P a : S ; | -0dge a or : 2 . e Jewels ae | . Le ’ fe, m : Bells os “ : < Accident Cope Dots Fe 2 | tomwrance Coats | — i | Masonic Cards Ne od : eS Poetry Certificates me § Medals on es i Coltars ee o ‘ ‘Summons Columns Pe ee Ping Drill action | ae Printing Demits | - Regalias Bie é A Seals Engraving fj ae swords fine = (Uniforms 9 CHASLES L. HARTMAN Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and Steel Ranges. 315-319 East Washington 8t. Opp. Court House Grocery. 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 ex» perience MES. H. Mi WILLITS, ‘342 Indiana Avenue S.L.TAYLOR&CO Fail and Winter Styles OVERCOATS AND TROUSERS 10 ORDER FROM $16.00 up. ‘Trousers $4 00 up. 17 Virginia Avenue, New Telephone 1228 BENJAMIN R.BOULDING.P. M, Progressive Lodge No. 80, A. F. & A. Masons, Nortolk, Va.; Past Chancellor, Phonix Lodge No. 44, K. of P., Capt. Conway Co., No. 18, U, R., K. of P., and is in the U, S. Railway Mail Service and runs "Clerk in Charge” on the Southern Rk R. He is agent for nine (9) of the largest Manufacturing Publishing and Supply companies in America, best goods, lowest prices, satisfaction or no pay. Prompt attention, Everything direct from the factories and at elo eee Discount given, Give name of Master and Secretary ot Lodge, Grand Master and Secretary of State. ‘aod the leading colored newspaper. Do you subsoribe toa race paper? not then do ‘so and encourage others. Send money by Money Order or Registered Letter to BENJ. R. BOULDING., 31 Avenue A, Norfolk. Va. Excursions at very to many points in the following territo- ry: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Brit- ish Columbia, Colorado, Florida, Georgi, Idaho, Indian Territory, lowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Manitoba, Michi- gan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Miseouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma Or- egon, South Carolina, “onth Dakota, Trnnesseo, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wash- ington, Wisconsin « Wyoming, over the — AT THE — For the most POPULAR colored minister in the city, we will make a fine suit of clothes valned at $35 00 A vote is given with every purchase of 25 cents Contests Starts October 1st, Men's all-wool suits............. $498] Ladies’ tailor made suits, extra Men's black worsted suits satin. nice black and blue, very latest lined worth $18, our price.... 11.50] style jackets, sait............. $108 Boys’ all wool saits............ 498] leader for our opening, we will offer Mens working pante.......... 79] any of onrextra fine tailor made Men’s dress pants LLL 1.98] $15.00 suits, saturday, for...... 9.98 Men's extra fine worsted pants. 3.48 | Our $10 00 line will be offered for Onr $10 raglan overcoats are swell. See} saturday. only at..... -- 6.98 ‘them. We show a fine line of fall jackets at ® SH very low prices. - — 50 dozen $1 shirts, with euspenders ‘Men's all leather shoes, guaranteed.$1.25! tomateh, while they last....... . 50 All goods gnaranteed as represented at ‘ ome tHE SURPRISE STORE Corner Indiana and Senate Aves. and Vermont Street. B Selling dates, November 5th and 19th December $rd‘and 17th For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, limits, stop over privileges, ete,, call on Agents “Big Four Route,” or addrees the undersigned. Warren J. Lynch, Gen, Pass. & Tkt, Agt, W. P. Deppe, Asst. G. P&T. A, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1H, M. Bronson, A. G. P, A. Indianapolis, A. Planner & Buchanan, /_—— THE LEADING ——— FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 'N: Illinvis §t., bet.New York and Vermon! Be Mobile, Ala. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton’s fruit store 177 Davis ave., Mobile, Als.