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$1.00 is what The Freeman will Cost you for One Year During the Month of December. Subscribe NOW. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER CHICAGO Breezy Doings in the Br pondent Arou A SALIENT EXPOSIT STIRRING THINGS UP--INTEREST CHURCH AND SOCIETY--A BLIS EMENT--NODOUBT A PASTOR'S CHICAGO MELANGE Breezy Doings in the Breezy City---Our Correspondent Around in Spots. A SALIENT EXPOSITION PAR EXCELLENCE STIRRING THINGS UP--INTERESTING NEWS AND NOTES OF THE CHURCH AND SOCIETY--A BLIIS AND HAVEN TO A CERTAIN ELEMENT--NODOUBT A PASTOR'S MISTAKE. (Bv W. Forest Cozart.) Chicago Special to the Press Mr. A. W. Staten, president of the Hyde Park Literary Association has resigned. Mr. Staten also resigned from the Hyde Park Sunday Club, he being one of the executive committees. Mr Staten's resignation is the result of a controversy with Rev. Slater, pastor of the Mission. Rev. Slater wrote Mr. Staten a letter severely repremanding him for taking part in the Mock Congress at Quinn Chapel and using his influence with other young men of Hyde Park to do the same. Mr. Staten resented the elder's rebuke by sending in his resignation. Rev. Slater has nodoubt made a mistake in forcing Mr. Staten to resign, as he has done much to make the Hyde Park Mission a success—in fact, he is the founder of the Literary Association and one of the founders of the church, although not a member. If Rev. Slater loose the good will and support of of the Hyde Park waiters his star in that locality will soon set. Hyde Park A M E Mission—Weekly Meetings—Sunday school 9:30 a.m. M. Morning service 11:30 a.m. preaching by the pastor. Sunday Club every Sunday at 3 p.m. m., A. L. Williams, president. Welcome to all, Christian Endeavor every Sunday, 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. Preaching at 8:00 p.m., by the pastor Rev. G. W. Slater. Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. D., LL. D., statesman and orator, delivered an able address at the white Presbyterian church of Hyde Park, subject: "The Bright Side of a Dark Subject." The bishop is an honor to the colored race and may God speed him on. The Waiters' Royal Benefit Progressive League is stretching forth her wings with open doors to all good moral men. Its object is to care for the sick and help those in need. It is an organization for young men to equip themselves for European service; a competent instructor. Come and join us; meetings every first and fourth Tuesday evenings, 35th and Dearborn street, C. W. Brown, president, 5139 Lake avenue; A. W. Staten, vice president; W. Samuel's secretary, Ladies' Auxiliary, composed of waiters' wives meets every first and third Monday evenings of each month, Mrs. Thomas Lee, president. The Literary and Debating Society, of the Hyde Park church, meets every Thursday, it's doing a great work in fitting young men and women for future usefulness. Interesting program for every meeting. A. W. Staten, pres.; C. W. Brown, sec.; Everybody cordially invited. Mr. T. E. McClain, A. B., is the Freeman's reporter in Hyde Park. Address, 108, E. 52 street, Chicago. Mr. John Lowe our popular tailor is doing a good business. John is an old Atlanta boy and is an ex-waiter. He is loyally supported by the waiters of Hyde Park, Chicago Beach and Holland hotels. Mr. G. B. Brooks, the Hyde Park express man and coal dealer is making quite a success. Mr Brooks is an ex waiter and is a member of the Waiters League. Mr. Ike Hughes the efficient tonsorial artist has a nice trade and receives the support of the waiters of Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Literary Association held a Mock Congress at Quinn Chapel Nov. 30. A very interesting program was rendered before the mock congress convened. Mr. Wesley Edwards, the Speaker called the house to order. After hearing the roll call, singing "Columbia" and prayer by the Chapain, the Speaker delivered his address. President A. W. Staten sent in his annual message recommending education by the government. Congressman Duseenberry introduced the Dues-nberry Educational Bill. Congressmen Williams of New York, and VOLUME XIV NUMBER 49. Chicago Special to The Freeman. HYDE PARK ITEMS Staten, of Tenn., supported the bill while Congressman McClain, of Texas and others opposed. The Speaker announced that he had just received a cablegram that King Edward was very ill and Congress adjourned out of respect without taking further action on the bill. THINGS WE DO NOT LIKE TO SEE. So many colored people patronizing grocery stores and other enterprises owned by white men when they could patronize enterprises owned and conducted by men of the own race. North Side church goers "rubber neck" every time the door opens to see who enters the church. Mr S. B. Hayes raising objection to everything that is proposed in the North Side Sunday Club. Mr. H. Gray Lucas and Mr. C. Hughes trying to disfigure each other's good looks. So many colored people in the city police courts. The North Side Sunday Club opening services half an hour late ever Sunday Rev Slater of the Hyde Park Mission and Mr. A. W. Staten in a bitter controversy. Daniel Jackson and Robert Taylor spending hundreds of dollars in a law suit over a dog while old women and children are starving under their nose. H Gray Lucas editing both the Monitor and the Conservator. South Chicago policemen spending half an hour in saloons while on duty after twelve o'clock p.m. South Side church goers putting on their wraps and overcoats while the doxology is being sung. So many colored children of school age running the streets when they should be in school. Barbers chewing tobacco, entertaining and shaving a customer at the same time. South Side street car conductors assisting white ladies off the car and refusing to extend the same courtesy to colored ladies. Women entering saloons and frequenting wine rooms such as can be seen on State street between Taylor and Harrison. Inadequate street car accommodation compelling the public to pay first class fare and stand up and often hang on the steps of car. Chicago citizens held up robbed and assaulted in the heart of the city under the very nose of the police and no arrests made. Alhambra Theatre and its employees discriminating against colored people and trying to buldoze them on every occasion. Mayor Harrison and Chief of Police O Neil abolishing the office of Chief of Detectives. There should be a head to every department NORTH SIDE NOTES. The public entertainment given by the North Side Sunday Club at Wellington Hall 70 N Clark street, Dec. 5 for the benefit of Mrs. L. Hudgens, was quite a success, and a handsome sum INDIANAPOLIS IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7. 1901 SCANDALS OPPRESSION BRUTAL TREATMENT POVERTY LIMITED PRIVILEGES DISADVANTAGE PREJUDICE THE NEGRO was realized. The following North Siders composed the committee: Mesdames H. Overstreet, L. Williams, H. B. Craddock, L Pope, A. Brown, L Ducker, S. Harris, K. Johnson; Messrs. J Butler, C Hughes, R M McCoomer, R L Harris, J C Hocker, J B. Streets and W. D Lillard. Rev. J. H. Green of Herman Baptist church, who has been suffering with acute indigestion, is slowly recovering after several week's illness. Rev J. H. Green's illness has interfered with his pastorial duties much to the regret of his congregation. Mr and Mrs. Jacob Cook, Wells St., entertained Mrs and Miss Carmon at dinner last week Mr. Chas Haywood, 260 N. Clark St. has recovered from a severe illness of several weeks' prolongation, during which time he underwent a severe operation. The many friends of Mrs Ada Williams is pleased to note a general im provement in health Mrs J. H. Bradford has returned to the city after a long stay in Northern Michigan She is residing with her mother at 206 Wells street Mrs J H Lawrence of Lincoln ave. is out again after a short illness. Mrs ( has. Haywood has returned home after spending several weeks in Topeka and Kansas City visiting relatives. Mrs Haywood was called home to the bedside of her sick husband. Mrs W H. Presley, 57 Galt street, recently returned from Rockford, Ill., where she went on the sad mission to bury her beloved mother Mr Robert Bell 568 Welland street, has made rapid progress since he entered the postoffice as a messenger last January Robert stood the civil service examination for clerkship and made a percentage of 81. He was made a "sub" and was recently made a clerk Robert is a young man and has a bright future before him. He is a credit to his race, and the North Side and parents may well feel proud of him. Mr. J. H. Davis has a good position with the Sidney Mandel Clothing Co. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are old citizens of the North Side, and resides at 378 Orleans street. A grand bazaar was given under the auspices of the Dorcas Sewing Circle at Hermon Baptist church, Nov 26, 27, 28 and 29. A very entertaining program was rendered each evening. The bazaar had some very pretty decorated booths attended by Mesdames Lawrence, Williams, Askins, Johnson, Harris, Bell and others Mrs. N. W. Miller, 16 Chestnut Place received a telegram, last Sunday, conveying the sad intelligence that her only brother, Mr Wm. Anderson, had been shot and dangerously wounded at Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Miller and other relatives left on the 6 p. m. train for Louisville. Mrs. Miller is the wife of Mr Nelson W. Miller, the well-known North Sider and Odd Fellow. Since writing the above the sad news has been received stating that Mr. Anderson is dead Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, father and mother of the deceased, had already left for Louisville before the sad news reached Chicago. A strange and sympathetic coincidence is that another son was killed on the railroad a few days before last Thanksgiving, and now, a few days after this Thanksgiving. The many friends of the above citizens as well as The Freeman extend heartfelt sympathy. Miss Margetta Moody and John E Statham were married the day before Thanksgiving at the home of the bride on Elliston avenue. Rev. Daniels officiated. Mr. Q Wilson, 579 Wells street, left for Indianapolis last week. Miss Mary E. Bosley returned to the city, last Saturday, from Washington, D.C. where she spent several months visiting her parents. Several members of Wayman Chapel surprised Rev. I. N. Daniels the night before Thanksgiving by giving him and Mrs Daniels a Thanksgiving turk y and other groceries. It is needless to say that they appreciated the gift. Rev. Daniels is still wearing a bright smile. LOCAL NEWS. Six thousand teachers in the public schools were paid about $540,000 in salaries last week in time to buy turkey for Thanksgiving. Ex-Congressman William Lorimer, through his attorneys, has filed a libel suit for $100 000 against the Record-Herald and H. H. Kohlsaat, its owner. About four hundred marriage licenses were issued in Chicago for Thanksgiving day, which almost broke the record. Mr. F. L. Barnett, assistant State attorney, made a good argument in the Chicago American contempt case. Mr. Barnett is an expert on affidavits and habeas corpus proceedings, and for that reason was especially selected by State Attorney Daneen to represent the State. Mr. Barnett reflects great credit upon the race. The New Century Pleasure Club celebrated its first annual "Spider Web" party last Monday evening at the residence of Miss R. L. Jones, 1721 Wabash avenue. The Magnolia Club gave a grand ball last Monday evening at the new Alhambra hall. Ward and Vokes, the eccentric comedians, made quite a hit in their farce, "The Headwaiters." Dr. B. T. Bowen has opened an office at 6258 Halstead street. Dr. Bowen resides at 2488 Dearborn street. T W. Jones, the popular proprietor of the Furniture Transit Company, who suffered a heavy loss, a few weeks ago, by fire, is still doing business at the same old stand. Mr. Jones' main office is at 2209 Cottage Grove avenue. Mr. A. E. Jenkins of Kansas City is in town. 'Kid' Ashe is still holding the fort at the Windermere hotel. William Nelson of Buffalo, N. Y., is in the city, and expects to make Chicago his future home. L. Anderson, the popular assistant county attorney, is adding new laurels to his belt every day. A. J. Thomas, attendant at the Cook County Institute, is the only colored man holding a like position out of a total of 125. Mr. Thomas was formerly an undertaker on State street. The 8th Illinois National Guard Band will celebrate their third anniversary with concert and ball, Monday evening, Dec 9, at First Regiment Armory. Heretofore these events have been crowned with success, and if you want to enjoy yourself don't fail to attend. The Phyllis Wheaty Club held its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. E. Johnson, 4847 Armour avenue. The funeral of Miss S. Hackley was held at Olivet Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Thomas officiated. WHITE EMPLOYES ROB HOTELS. WHITE EMPLOYES ROB HOTELS. The Grand Pacific, Great Northern and other hotels suffer great loss at the hands of white employees. So much of the Grand Pacific's expensive silverware and fine linen disappear so misteriously that the manager decided to start an investigation. A detective, disguised as an electrician, was put to work, and he soon discovered a gigantic plot to systematically rob hotels. As a result four employees of the Grand Pacific are now in jail. They are Rose Mallin, laundry girl; Fredrioka Weise, linen room girl; Phoebe Williams, panry girl; Walter Johnson, waiter. The three girls' room was searched and over $1 400 worth of silverware, out glass and linen was found therein. The stolen property belonged to the Grand Pacific, Great Northern and Auditorium hotels. In a saloon of a former employee of the Great Northern hotel $800 worth of silverware belonging to that hotel was found, making a total of $2 200 worth of stolen goods recovered from the band of thieves. It is said that the hotels have suffered a loss of about $15,000. One hotel proprietor is reported to have said that his hotel has lost $5000 in thefts during the last twelve months. White waiters have proven very expensive to the Grand Pacific. Soon after that hotel was re-opened a waiter was given a $500 bill by a guest to pay his bill, but the waiter nor the money never came back. In the good old days when Drake and Parker conducted the Grand Pacific colored waiters were employed; there was no stealing of money or silverware. Colored waiters are less expensive than white, and they only steal something to eat when not properly fed. WAYMAN CHAPEL. Sunday services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sabbath school 3 p. m; Christian Endeavor 7 p. m.; Thanksgiving sermon 11 a. m. by pastor; collection for day $88 15. Ladies of the church will hold a grand bazaar about December 16 or 17 for the benefit of the church. Rev. I. N. Daniels, pastor. HERMON CHURCH. Sunday services 11 a. m and 8 p. m. B Y. P U 7 p. m. Prayer services on Wednesdays at 8 p. m. A Thanksgiving dinner was served at the church all day Thanksgiving day. The Dorcas Sewing Club met at the church on Monday evening. Sunday Club meets Sunday at 4 p. m. Rev. J. H. Green, pastor. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH. Olivet Sunday-school was attended by 583 scholars. Rev. Fisher of North Carolina, delivered an encouraging address. The primary department entertained with a musical selection entitled "Sunshine in My Soul." 11 o'clock a. m., Covenant meeting.—Many participated in the communion. 1 o'clock p m—One went down into the water and put on Christ by baptism, arose to walk in newness of life. Rev. J. F. Thomas called the attention of the congregation to the necessity of prompt responses to the appeal for funds and urged all to give liberally and promptly. This being rally day, with one month's notice, $1 002 94 was contributed December 1. 6 p.m., B. Y P. Union held a very interesting meeting and was largely attended. We invite our members and friends to give more attention to our B Y P Union work 8 p.m.—Rev. Fisher delivered an excellent discourse. Monday evening Dumas Star Club was greeted with a large audience, which continued four evenings, in a series of meetings Tuesday evening Rev. Murray, of Bethel A M E church, delivered a plain, practical discourse. Wednesday evening Rev. Rouse, of Evansville, Ind, delivered a plain, practical sermon. Friday evening Rev. Carey, of Quinn Chapel A. M E. church, delivered an excellent discourse. The club participated in report of finance on jung breaking. The Dumas deserve much credit for their noble efforts and grand success. "Vive vive," Francais—Long live the Dumas Star Club. Thanksgiving services were held at Olivet church Thanksgiving day at 11 o'clock a m. with a good attendance. The Tennessee Club was greeted with a fair audience, and the Byron family entertained. The program was well rendered. They deserve much credit for their noble efforts and grand success. All are cordially invited to attend our services. Interesting Notes. Carrollton, Mo., Special—Mr. Cal Nesbitt and family left for Des Moines, Ia. to live. Sunday. Mr. Harry Parr and Miss Ophelia Shoody were married Sunday and left for Sonix City Ia. When you want lumber remember. Mr. L Hannon's sawmill Prof. Kiles of Chiliioothe, Mo., called to see Mrs. Claton who is reported to be improving. Rev Botts will preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. 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, se curely wrapped on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address A STRONG CONCLUSION DRAWN FROM THE MIGHTY FATHER OF WATERS. THE DRIFT-WOOD BY THE WAY Along the Course of Centuries Men Have Paused to Pose--Booker T. Washington and President--A Cabinet Probability and the Tillman Explosion--Points and Bickerings. There are many things that float upon the surface of the great Father of Waters that never reach the gulf into which flows the volume of that stream. Just as in the eddies and along the banks of the river you may find drift-wood that for a time traveled with the waves along the surface of the water so along the shores of the river of time you will find many stranded relics of wrecked opinions and prejudices which for a time floated on the surface of current sentiment. The prejudice of the Jew against the Gentile, of the Pharisee against the Publican, of the Roman against the Barbarians have long since become shattered wrecks and their fragments survive only in the eddies and lay bleaching upon the banks of the river of time. The institution of Negro slavey is now a wreck and only fragments of its remains float upon the surface of prevailing sentiment. One by one they are drifting to the bleak shores of oblivion and will be buried beneath the sands of passing years. The drift-wood upon the surface of a stream may tell the direction of its flow but the froth, the bubbles and the drift-wood will disappear long before the steadily and swift moving waters of the depths have reached their distant sea. The outflow of the human heart is toward God. Upon the surface there may from time to time be found many strange opinions and queer actions but be not deceived by what shows on the surface. The froth will disappear, the bubbles will burst, the drift-wood will settle up on the shores but the stream will flow onward. Negro slavery has become a scattered wreck and in time its fragments, race hatred and color prejudice, will be stranded upon the muddy shores while the strong current of enlightened sentiment flow steadily God-ward. From a practical and common-sense standpoint, how impossible must have appeared the task of the disciples when they were told to go into all the world and preach the gospel of the despised and rejected Nazarene. They were told to batter down the established religious beliefs and social and civic customs of the world and to establish the ideals of the lowly Jesus who regarded all men as brethren. They were but the heralds of an oncoming and resistless truth. In its majestic flow this truth has swept away caste and slavery, idolatry and Paganism. Before it empires have totered and vanished and social systems have melted like snow before the warm floods of the spring. Along the course of the centuries men have paused to pose as philosophers and have attempted to explain the forces that showed on the surface in the little fragment of time before their vision but are they could bring to a close their arguments, swift events have swept philosophers and theories away. In 1886 there was a pamphlet printed in London, England, by Dr. Lardner in which he proved that a steamboat could not cross the ocean but in a few years afterwards that pamphlet reached America carried by a steamboat across the Atlantic. The flow of events is swifter than human philosophy. No human philosophy could have predicted Booker T. Washington at the table of the President Other Negroes have been guests of Presidents, true enough, but the circumstances and conditions were different. Now the loud voice of the times is proclaiming the brother- BEFORE USING. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Nelson's Straightine hood of all men and this incident has a significance that it could never have had in all the days of the past. The rentings of Tillman and the explosions of Southern prejudice are bursting bubbles upon the crest of the vanishing waves. Tillman is already a dissolving cipher in the affairs of the nation. A few days or months may see Washington a member of the Cabinet. Students of sociology have not yet foreseen such a event, philosophers have not yet predicted it but the swift current moves onward and from the depths of God's designs there may come to the surface events undreamed of by men. Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass, are words uttered long, long ago. It is ours as a generation, ours as individuals to float like a collection of atoms, like tiny atoms unnoticed in the mass, along the fretted surface of the stream of time; it is God's to direct the course of the river. The great Kingdom of Egypt was but a beautiful pageant that rode in glory the waves for a time and then vanished like an irridescent dream. Political ideas, soci 1 customs and deep seated prejudices that were sturdy parts of the magnificent spectacle have melted and vanished with the fleeting dream but the great truths concerning man still live.: The blokerings of to-day will vanish like the froth of the wave but the great truth of the brotherhood of man will survive. J. M. HENDERSON, 2224 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ARE YOU AN EDITOR? The Freeman has selected the main editorial writer for its Christmas issue. It will accept a few shorter contributions from the general public on "What I would do as an Editor of a Negro journal." Do not exceed one hundred lines. The best of these will appear in the Christmas issue, others will follow in the subsequent numbers. Send them in at once. Everything being equal, the first come, the first served. Items. St. Joseph, La., Special.—Rev. J. H. Martin, P. E. held his last quarterly meeting for this year at Grant's Chaple A. M. E. church, Saturday, Nov. 16th. Reports will show $110 50 for this quarter. The pastor, F. L. Logan and officers are earnestly at work. Gloom has overshadowed the church for 9 months this year but the wheel is moving once more. The Sunday-School is Good but not what it would be if the parents would take more interest in sending their children out. The P. E. preached three heart feeling sermons on Sunday, took in two members, baptising 1 infant administered the Lord's Supper. After the sermon rt 7.30, Mr. Young, formerly of Cincinnati, sang the "Holy City" which was of credit to himself and his listeners. The meeting close by singing God Be With Yon Till We Meet Again. Miss Lucy J. Webb the organist is devoting her time and talent to the work. The Christmas number of The Freeman, now being prepared, will be greater than any previous issue. It will contain articles by leading Negroes from all parts of the country. It will be an epitome of Negro life in America. If you desire to see the Negro at his best do not fail to secure the issue. Subscribe for The Freeman, the leading race paper. The Christmas issue of The Freeman will show the bright side of Negro life in all its phases. It will be illustrated with the likenesses of the best institutions, churches, schools, etc., managed by the colored people. Send in at once and secure space in the great issue. The Freeman goes everywhere. Our holiday offer—The Freeman during the month of December one year $1.00. Our Journalists Library Folks By Charles Alexander. Princess Puck. By Una L. Silberrad. Doubleday, Page & Company, New York. 445 pages. Captain Ravanshaw, or the Maid Cheapside. By Robert Wilk Stephens L. C Page & Compa In this story, a very good one, is portrayed a love and devotion that is as rare as it is beautiful. 'Princess Puck' is the nickname for the heroine, and the creation is one that will delight the reader from many points of view. The scene is laid in a small English country town. The appreciation for the beautiful in nature is fully realized, and the womanly character, of Princess Puck, so brave, so simple, so lovable, is a marked feature of the author's work. The book is wholesome, attractive pure. Such a book would make a valuable gift for Christmas. The publishers have agreed upon a very unique plan of introducing their books to the reading public. They are willing to send the book to any one desiring it, postpaid, on approval. If, after examining it, the reader is not satisfied, he may return it to the publishers. This system was devised with the view of giving perfect satisfaction and for the especial accommodation of out-of-town buyers. A Modern Antaeus. By the Author of "An Englishwoman's Love Letters." Doubleday, Page & Company, New York. 518 pages. Greek mythology and modern English country life together furnish the inspiration and motif for this most remarkable volume. Tristram Gavney nicknamed "Tramp" is a strange and wonderful creation. His weird imagination, his odd mannerisms, his strange views of life, his unusual system of philosophy—all that is in him and of him present to the reader a study that is at once profound, yet, there is nothing so perplexing about him but that the study can be made both profitable and entertaining. The Antaeus of Greek mythology was the son of Earth and Water; but this modern Antaeus is the offspring of plain English people, and his entire career, as narrated in his volume, shows him to be a brave, pure-minded and remarkable character. This book will be sent to any reader on approval by the publishers. Dri and I: A Tale of Daring Deeds in the Second War with the British. Being the Memoirs of Colonel Ramon Bell. By Irving Bacheller. Lothrop Publishing Company, Boston, Mass. 362 pages. "Dri" is a lean, lank, odd sort of fellow whose ruddy countenance beams out clearly in the narrative. He has his own way of expressing himself; and his love of country led him to perform many deeds of daring in its defense. He was "ready t" jump in hell fer that ol' rag any day," referring to the flag of the United States. "Dri and F" is a border tale of the war of 1812 and the scenes are laid in the same North country which was depicted in "Eben Holden," extending, however, beyond this to the French domain in Canada. Its appearance in serial form has called forth the highest praise of representative criticism and there is no doubt but that Mr. Bachelier has created in "Dri" another character equally interesting with his famous "Uncle Eb." The story is full of action and is drawn with skilful appreciation of the three types represented, French, English and American. There are two French demoiselles in the plot measuring the limit of attractiveness, and with the sturdy homely character of "Dri" for a background the contrast is most pleasing. Above sixty thousand copies were sold before the day of publication. Captain Ravanshaw, or the Maid of Cheapside. By Robert Wilson Stephens L. C Page & Company, Boston, Mass 369 pages. L. C. Page & Company of Boston are publishing some of the most valuable and attractive books now being brought out by any publishing house in the United States. Captain Ravanshaw, a romance of Elizabethan London, is a work of fiction that is important for its historical revelations. There is in it a pleasing blending of romance and comedy. No city in our day has furnished greater amount of material for thrilling stories than London; but the incidents of our day seems not to have anything in them so full of real human interest as compared with the incidents of "ye olden tymes;" for humanity then was different in many respects from humanity of to-day. When Mr Stephens finds the beggar student, the rich goldsmith, the fop and the maid, and Captain Ravanshaw, the soldier and adventurer, and when he brings these characters together, he has at hand all the material needed for the intensely interesting romance he has produced. The action throughout the story is rapid and smooth, and the manner in which the entire story is given is calculated to hold the reader's attention from start to finish. Messrs. L. C. Page & Company have just brought out the following gift books that will appeal to our readers. The Story Of A Young Man: A Life of Christ, by Clifford Howard. Illustrated with eighteen beautiful drawings by W. L. Taylor and other artists. Cloth, decorative, gilt top, printed throughout in red and black. boxed. "So far as I know, this differs from all others works of its kind. Mr. Howard approaches this personage exactly as he would any other historic character, and asks. What were the incontestable facts in his career?" 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CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY NEG colored man. Pictures of the daring car and around Santiago. Corporate brown killed over the block house and saved the Rough Ri was first to raise the American flag on Bat Negro officers. Antonio and Jose Macco. Gom The Negro pymaster in the army. The Negro colored man who outwitted the diplomacy QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American killed in the destruction of the Bataffian Ma- tle in the Spanish-American war? 4. What colored soldier had cha Block House and saved the Rough Riders in the American flag? 5. What colored soldier did the colored man outwitted the Spanish Minister as in the United States said the colored soldiers' world?, in the Spanish-American war? WILL half one and fine enervations of soldiers, office a fine nature of Aguinaldo, his headquarters, the Filipinos and their civilization. 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The war of the Rebel- nies, North Carolina and South their colonies. Negro soldiers in Revel- ance of War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberia, oustruck for freedom. Anti-slavery agitation. lave population of 1890. The War of the Rebel- low, Around Petersburg. The Crawford Indi- struction, 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Renal progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people. PRO SOLDIERS: First Hero of the Navy a gave made by Negro soldiers at the Siege of Hueg at his post while dying a cannon which knocked Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who quan Hill. The glowing tributes of M-Kinley, Sergeant Apg solders, General morale advocates Mist Clarion and the Gunman woman enemy. poet, Paul Lawrence Dumlar, "Eddie" Savoy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. HIT TO KNOW.--All answered in the History WART. First. 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The message abounds in similes and epigrams which relieve the monotony of otherwise wearisome expressions, besides which they convey ideas that would require pages to fully justify. He pays an excellent tribute to his immediate predecessor, the late lamented McKinley, and at the same time inveighs against anarchism of whatsoever degree, insisting that punishment be meted out commensurate with the crime, holding that crime resided in principle as well as in acts. The message is not only written in admirable style; it leaves no part of the government service unprovided for as to opinion, advice or recommendation. Mr. Roosevelt is a remarkable man, forged forward through accidents, wrecks and calamities as though born under some "lucky star" and destined to rule from the beginning. The courageous Dr. George Powell, of LaCrosse, Wis., may be relied on to say a word for the N'gro race when it is most needed. He has just answered that prince of villifyers, Senator Tillman, in an article that recently appeared in a publication of that city. Dr. Powell concludes his terrible arraignment of the South Carolina Cyclop with a stanza of his famous poem, "The Nigger Ninth," which this paper had the pleasure of presenting the public, and which was, by far, the best thing of the kind called forth by the late war with Spain. It is as follows: Aye! speechless are those swarthy sons, Save for the clamor of their guns— To succor or to die! With rifles hot, to waist band nude; The brawn beside the pampered dude; The cowboy king—one grave—and rude. To shelter him who fails: One breast—and bare—howe'er begot, The low, the high—one common lot; The world's distinctions all forgot When freedom's bugle calls! For white or black, on the scroll of fame, The blood of the hero dyes the same. There was a sensation in Judge Douglas' division of the Circuit Court when Robert S McCallen, manager of the American Book and Bible house, made the following statement when examined as to his qualifications to serve on a jury in a case where a Negro woman is suing the suburban street railway for $5 000 dama es: 'I do not believe a Negro is human, I do not think he has the same rights as a white man, and I frankly say so.' McCallen was excused This stirring bit of drama took place in a St. Louis court. The gentleman did not desire to serve on the jury, that is all. The United States is the only great country in the world that is paying off its funded debt, taking care of its current expenses, and at the same time piling up a surplus in its treasury. There is now a surplus of $130 000 000 while France is behind $10,000,000, Germany $35,000 000 and Great Britain $266 000,000 The American people have great reason for returning thanks for their ver. prosperous condition. Of course you do not want to miss the holiday number of The Freeman—then send your renewals at once and read the instructive articles we will give to our readers THE FREL AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE Monday, Dec. 16, will be Donors' Day at Eckstein Norton University of Cane Springs, Ky. Rev. Dr. Parrish, one of the ablest men of the race, is at the head of the institution, a school that is doing a great service to the race by preparing its students along the lines mapped out by Booker T. Washington. We hope him continued prosperity and great success on his Donors' Day. The Alabama Medical Congress has just published a neat, attractive pamphlet devoted to the doings of the third annual session of that body, which met in Birmingham, April, 1901. It was compiled by Dr. Alonzo H. Knnibrew, corresponding secretary of Tuskegee Institute. The Constitutional Convention of Virginia has unanimously decided that there shall be separate schools in that State for whites and blacks. They evidently mean it. With equal facilities there can be no objection. Have you failed to renew your subscription through neglect? If so, do not let this opportunity pass. For 30 days commencing Dec. 1. The Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada for $1.00. The Calgary Herald of N. W. T. Canada, speaking of Rev. John H. Hector, better known as the Black Knight has the following to say: "The Methodist church in Calgary has never held such a crowd as that which assembled last night to hear the Rev. Mr. Hector, the colored preacher from the States. Every foot of standing room was occupied, and scores had to be turned away. Mr. Hector is certainly a remarkable preacher." There are but a very few colored people in Calgary hence his reception there was extremely flattering. It is said that the color line is unknown there. Rev. Hector thinks of residing there permanently. James R. King, a sawmill owner, was arrested at Leeds on an indictment found by the grand jury of St. Claire county charging him with taking part in the lynching of Charles Bentley, a Negro, in August. Bentley was hanged by a mob. He was accused of having murdered a man and his wife who had camped by the roadside. The technical charges against King is murder, and he admits having been at the scene of the hanging shortly after Bentley was dead. It is said that Sheriff North, of St. Claire, who repulsed a mob at Asheville, was instrumental in securing the indictment against King. A Vote of Thanks. In view of his intrinsic worth as a representative of the race, as well as his signal efforts and sacrifices in a financial way to elevate and advance them. Resolved; that it is the sense of this meeting of the colored citizens of Vicksburg. Miss., in mass meeting assembled that, having listened with interest to the lecture of the Hon. Geo L Knox, on "The American Negro and his Possibilities," that a vote of thanks be, and the same is hereby extended him for the same. Resolved; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to The Freeman, and also to Mr. Knox. Respectfully Submitted, D B. TEMPLE B Q BRANCH C. HENRI WOODE. The holiday number and The Freeman one year for $1.00. MEN ADMONISHED MEN ADMONISHED To Lend a Helping Hand at Saving the Women--Timely Advice-In Memory. Memphis, Tenn., Special—Many sad sights we have seen—but of them all there is one which God and Angels cast their sympathetic look upon—One that should cause a frowning world to shed briny tears of sorrow—and that is the poor women who are notable to be their own support, and their own defence, when fatherly and husbandly and brotherly hands have forever failed them. The time is already here with many women—that these hands have deserted them. The hand of father that should provide home with all its comforts is now raising the drunkard's glass to his lips. Some fair daughter is in a suffering condition while this scene of debauchery is being enacted. That once loving husband who use to come home and greet that young wife with loving smiles and sweet kisses has grown cold and indifferent and has withdrawn that all supporting hand of love Brothers' hand that once held that of a darling sister is now in the gambling hells shuffling away at cards or rolling the dice. Could we but see and hear the pitiful appeals of our virtuous women of today calling for help from these hands our hearts would be bowed down with sorrow. Thousands of voices would be heard as ing fathers and husbands and brothers to take them from the white man's office, from the cook-pots and from other places where they are forced for the sake of their daily bread to give up their virtue. There are lots of men who will not employ the girls of the Negro race in their places of business or their homes unless they submit to the hellish fires of passion that burns within them. God says "I will punish the evil doer." We know at some time sooner or later than expected he will wreak his vengeance up- MEDICINE FREE For the Cure of Sexual Weakness. Nervous Debility, Etc. ACCEPT THIS FREE OFFER TO-DAY Love, Health and Happiness Now Within the Reach of Every Man. The only way to tell whether a medicine will cure or not is to try it. Every one writing in good faith, will receive by return mail, in a plain sealed wrapper, a FREE SAM PLE PACKAGE of my medicine with which I have cured hundreds of my friends and others who have written me for it. Read the following, by William Cole, M. D., Washington, D. 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We sincerely beg in the name of the maker and judge of all nationalities, our many readers in this city and else where, to go blocks out of the way to spend their money with Negro girls who can sew, trim hats and do many other things in their battle for sustenance. This is God's will. Let his will be done. When you pass your laws—pass one to keep these white men away from Negro women. How long will it be to be before some of our churches learn to put more stress on human souls than they do on the dollar. The Good Book says that God has chosen the poor of this world to be heirs of Heaven—But as it seems now the poor people are driven away from hearing the gospel. Let the time come when the poor in our midst are not scorned, then we will see a prosperous church and a true body of Christians. When will some of our young men learn that being secretary of a church is not the presidency of the U S A. what a little it takes to swell some folks' heads. Alton has a woman who runs lazy men to work—O, that Memphis had a thousand. Mr. and Mrs. E W. Bennett have moved to their newly purchased home at 168 Coffee street. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Joiner 39 Wright Ave, delightfully entertained Friday Nov 22, in honor of Mrs James Demoyne who has been their guest for several months. A nice time was had by all present. Mrs Demo ne then departed for her home in Chicago Miss Levienia Bowles the lovely sister of Mr and Mrs. Bowles of 916 Bass Ave is a welcome visitor to our city. She is very prepossessing. The Teamsters and Labors and the Pride of the South Clubs gave a grand entertainment on Wednesday night Nov 27 at the 86 John Baptist church. Tnose present were as follows: Messrs. and Mesdames. Jones, Harper, Roberts Adams, Johnson, Waters Bowles, Stewart, Richard Johnson. Misses Cross, Thomas, Bowles. Jones Wright. Collins Bibb. Burk. and Messrs Turner, Marshall Bess. Harris Hulsev. Pevton, Thompson, Nelson, Smith, Reckart. BARGAIN PRICES ON FINE MAKES OF PIANOS, which are recognized STANARDS OF QUALITY the world over. If you have felt heretofore that you could not afford to invest in a HIGH-GRADE PIANO, NOW is your opportunity, for we are making lower prices on standard makes of Pianos than others ask you for inferior grades. Our facilities (being the largest music house in Indiana and also manufacturers) make this possible. Get a GOOD RELIABLE instrument from now until Jan. 1st at a price you can afford to pay. DON'T DELAY. YOU MAY REGRET IT AFTER THIS SALE IS OVER. ALL NEW, FRESH STOCK, just received from the various Eastern factories. Remember, this GREAT REDUCTION OF PRICES on FINE PIANOS will last only until Jan. 1st. EVERY PIANO MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES Sq uare Pianos, $20, $25, $30, $35 and $45. Our new $165 Piano not included in this Special Sale In memory of my little nephew—Edward Mitchell. We love our pets and to them cling With power of a mortal thing. Its natural that we do such deeds But God he knows best, all our needs. Our child so dear, it seems to me God is unjust to set him free. This one so sweet, so good and pure Is in a land that is secure. Weep not mother and father dear Bereavement's sad prayer God will hear. Move all your doubts and fears away Look to that everlasting day. E. W. SADDLER. Wedding Bells Ring in Vicksburg. Vicksburg, Miss., Special. — A brilliant wedding was celebrated at King Solomon Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, Nov. 26, at 8:30, the contracting parties being Mr. Eddie Williams, of Montgomery, Ala., and Miss Persilla Moore. The church was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums and ivy. Rev. J. H. C. Henry, pastor, performed the ceremony under an arch of evergreen, from which was suspended a large white tissue parasol, making a most beautiful effect. Promptly at the hour named a lovely wedding marche was played by Mrs. Mamie Agnew, which announced the coming of the bridal party in the following order: Mr. Dan Amos and Miss Gertrude Brown, Mr. James Overton and Miss Mattie Anderson. Each of the bride's maids carried a large bouquet of white chrysanthemums. The bride moved slowly up the aisle to the altar unattended, where she was met by the groom, who entered the church on the left of the altar, moving toward the minister, where he awaited for the bride. She wore a gown of white orgyand with an immense trail. Her veil was draped most beinmely, and was fastened to her hair with a spray of orange blossoms, a bunch of which was also seen on her bodice. She carried a magnificent shower bouquet with streamers of white satin ribbon. Directly after the ceremony the bridal party and invited guests returned to the Knights of Pythias hall, on Washington street, where refreshments were served in abundance. The very large number of costly and numerous articles received is a test of a large number of friends. The bride is to the eldest daughter of Mr. King Moore, who is well and favorably known as a good citizen. She is also well known in church circles, for her services to the unfortunate ute and Sabbath school. While the bridegroom is one of the coming young business men of Montgomery, Ala., he is well known here, where he has a host of friends. The groom is a nephew of the late deceased pastor of King Solomon Baptist church, Rev. Marion Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Williams left over the A. & V. route for Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock, Nov. 27. The Freeman, with a large number of friends, extend their wishes to them for a happy voyage through life. The Freeman is the best Negro journal published. Subscribe today; $1.50 per year; five cents per copy. Mrs. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, with a delegation of fifty women, will be in this city Dec. 30 and 31 for the purpose, it is stated, of organizing a woman's club for the betterment of our women. It is hoped that the representative men and women of the race here, as usual, will spare no pains or money to make their visit one of perfect joy and happiness. The Methodist and Baptist churches of the city held a Union Thanksgiving service at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church at 11 o'clock, m. Nov. 28th. Thanksgiving services were held at 3 p. m. in nearly all of the churches. Remember the old reliables on hand every Saturday morning with the Freeman. I ems Lorain, O., Special.-The Cleveland Sub- District Epworth League and Sunday School Institute, Ohio District of the Lexington M. E. Conference, convened in the Second Special Sale until January 1. Children's ParadiSe For Sixty- CHARLIE Bring them and let them enjoy TO While Line DON that will charm the little g ture, from house down to little dishes, cakes, fruits, w writing sets, wash stands, lar gas stoves FOR THE BO ry stores, theatres, soldier saws, trick boxes, carts, h Make your selection N varied stock is complete CHARLES M 29 and 31 West W 14 Shopping Days till Christmas. Bring them and let them enjoy the mammoth display of that will charm the little girls. Everything in miniature, from house down to a beer mug. The cutest little dishes, cakes, fruits, wine bottles, wine glasses, writing sets, wash stands, furniture, kit hens, regular gas stoves FOR THE BOYS—Livery stables, grocery stores, theatres, soldiers, magic lanterns, scroll saws, trick boxes, carts, hobby horses, etc. Make your selection NOW for Christmas while our varied stock is complete CHARLES MAYER & CO. 29 and 31 West Washington Street. 14 Shopping Days till Christmas. M. E church Wednesday, Nov. 20 with presiding Elder Ferguson in the chair. The following committees were appointed; On Press committee. Rev. F. P. Robinson, to the daily papers. Mrs. J. T. Leggett to the religious press; on resolutions, Mrs. E. A. Johnson; on condemnation, Miss Nora Bedford; on a home for the old women of the Metho dist Episcopal Church, Mrs. J. T. Leggett; and on the support of a native African, Mrs Amanda Thomas, Pres. of the convention. At 2 p. m the following subjects were read and discussed. "Methods of Church Work." by Mrs. Sarah Lewis, of Oberlin: "How to Train Children," by Miss Delia Stewart, of Lorain. At 7.30 p. m. Rev. Ferguson preached an interesting League sermon. Thursday Nov. 21st opening hymn and prayer by the Rev. J. T. Leggett. After hearing reports of the committees the following papers were read: "Methods of Revival Work," by the Rev. F. P. Robinson of Oberlin; "In His Footsteps" by Miss Sadie Wright, of Elyria; "The Model Christian" by Miss Gertie Williams of Lorain; "Shall we Hold Sub District Conventions" by Mrs. E. A. Johnson, of Oberlin. After 2 p. m. Praise service, led by Mrs. J. T. Leggett afterwhich we listend to a paper read by Mr. Charlie Redmon, of Lorain, on "What Shall We Do to Help the Past, as Leagues?" At 7.30 p. m. Praise service led by the Rev. W. H. Brown, Mrs. Lizzie Stewart and Mr. Smith of Oberlin, afterwhich the delegates were entertained by the local League which gave them a reception and a hearty welcome to come again. Collected during the week for all purposes. $66.96. Adjurned to meet at Cora, M. E. church, Cleveland A, at the time appointed by the P. E. Mrs. Ruth Harris, of Pa., is seriously ill at the home of her sister Mrs. Grace Mason on Granger st. this city. Mrs Venie Moore is very sick at the home of her sister Mrs. Harrison Cooley on West Everett st. Mr. Omer Bunch, of Gallipolis, who lost his wife a few days ago is now at the bedside of his mother in this city who is not expected to recover. Mrs. Irene Boze of Oberlin is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. Alex Cooley on South Broadway. The Willing Workers entertainment was a suce ```markdown ``` One Years MAYER'S by the mammoth display of YS This Complete LLS girls. Everything in minia- ta beer mug. The cutest wine bottles, wine glasses, furniture, kit hens, regu- YS—Livery stables, grocer- ers, magic lanterns, scroll obby horses, etc. OW for Christmas while our MAYER & CO. Washington Street. cess last Saturday evening. They cleared $25.90. The many friends in this city, of the Rev. J. G. Jone, their ex-pastor, but now of Barnes Chaple North Indianapolis will be surprised and grieved to hear of his death. Mrs. G. T. Miles and daughter of Chicago, Ill., arrived in this city last Saturday. They will make this their future home Miss Francis A. Riley, principal and business manager of the Young Woman's Friendly Institute and School of Domestic Science, Titusville, Pa., lectured at the Second M. E., church last Sunday evening. Its a poor bird that befouls its own nest—To the Negro lynching party. I am middle aged; would like to keep house for an old or middle aged man or a companion for an old colored lady. Address Mrs. Alberta Shaw, East Moline, Ill. Can give good reference. INFORMATION WANTED. Wanted to know the whereabouts of Jas. M. Wood, colored; a blacksmith; age 50. Address me at Buxton, Iowa, Monroe county, W. M. Wood. Information Wanted. Cornelius Johnson of Vidalia, La., would like to hear from some of the old soldiers that were on the gun boat John Wren during the civil war. They were mustered out at New Albany, Ind., the latter part of 1865 ASTHMA Permanently Cured an absolutely guaranteed to with every task man of Dr. A. B. Clark's Asthma Remedy, mailed on receipt of One dollar by the Clark Medical Co. 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Kennedy, Will Goff Mason, Mrs Pheobe Massingale, Harry Mason A L Mcdade, Henry Mason M Prof. E McFadden, John Oliver, Prentice Perkins, U Bank Perrin, Sidney Pittman, John Price, J W Prince, Arthur Gorm, G Reid, W H Simpson, Fred Scott, C Jake Simmons, W Morris The Fosters Thompson, R W Toledo, Ben Toledo, Dick Tibbs, Sol Van Slack, Henry Wilhite, Lonie Wilhite, Willem E Williams, Lewis Webster, M D West, J. D. "A HONOLULU COOR" co.-Ottmann wa, Ia, Dec 10 A RABBIT'S FOOT COMMUNITY Co-Quiney, Fla. Dec 10; Tallahassee, 11; Montecello, Ga. 12; Thomasville, 13; Mountle, 14; Valdosta, 16. BLACK PATTI THOUADOURDS.-Victoria B. C Dec 2; Vahcoover, 3; New West Minster, 4; Everett, Wash. 6; Portland, Ore. 8-14 RUSCO & HOLLAND'S Minstrel-Montgomery Ala. Dec 9; Greenville, 10; Evergreen 11; Mobile, 12; scranton, Miss 13; Blioxi, 14. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS.-Alamosa, Col., Dec. 1-2; LeVeta 3; Walsenb. 4. THE GREAT MCKANLASS Co.-Carolton, Minn. Dec, 7. Thomas Darley would like to hear from D. Ireland Thomas and Fred Regis. Johnson and Reid, wire Jas Kinane at Memphis, Tenn., at the Alhambra hotel. --- Billy Williams, Jr., the human frog, would like to hear from Pap West. Regards to all friends 336-27 street, Chicago, Ill. --- Rusco & Hollands Uncle Tom's Cabin company is making a decided hit in the West. Anderson Cotton of Chicago, is doing Uncle Tom. A request has been received at this office for the address of A. C. Monroe. Anyone acquainted with same, please notify, The Freeman. James H. Harris, of Cincinnati, O., sends regards to the Housleys and the Prampins and says, "It is good to be wise sometimes. Think boys." Mrs. E. A. Browne would like to hear from Carrie and Wm. Dixon with Slayton's Tennesseeeeans. Address 1531 S. Colorado, st., Philadelphia, Pa. --- Ella Anderson and Tenie Russell for several seasons members of the Big Sensation will double next season and do a sister act entitled, "The Spider and the Fly." --- Will Turk the phenomenal baritone, and E M Owsley, singing and dancing comedians have been engaged for two weeks work at the Rock Island, Ill., Industrial Fair. Len Coni and Scott have dissolved part- nership and the show will be Mrs Alma Lyons and D. C. Scott's Big Colored Dramatic Company. They will take the road Dec. 26. Ritchie and Francis are playing clubs and vaudeville dates in and around New York City Their act was a success on the bill at the Academy of Music Brooklyn, N. Y. Their season opens' Dec 16. They play Jersey City this week. --- The many friends of Mrs Rosa Rogers will be shocked to learn of her death. She had only been ill a week with Typhoid fever and died at Montgomery, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mo., Nov. 30. Mr. Rogers accompanied his wife's remains to Columbus, O., where her parents live. Mrs. Rogers will be sadly missed in the profession as she was a great favorite everywhere. Mr. McKanlass of the McKanlass Jubilee Singers was the recipient of a fine gold headed cane from an old time black faced actor, Jack Tintloff, when they played Washburn, Wis. They are now headed for California and report good business. --- The following colored artists are with Downing and Goodrick's Spectacular Uncle Tom's Cabin Co.-Ellis J. Jackson leader of band No. 1; Harry Cole leader of band No. 2; Vaudeville acts Old Virginia Quartette; Eaton and Jackson, Master Ellis Jackson, Arthur Stackhouse, Jackson and Waters. *** 'At Keith's Union Square, Theatre, New York, next week, the world's greatest mathematician, Mons Jacques Inaudi, the mental marvel heads the bill. This man appeared before the Board of Education of Philadelphia for a test of his powers and succeeded in amazing every professor and teacher of mathematics and every student of psychology in that city. Other attractions on the bill are Colibri's Midgets, five in number; Four Laken Bros., wonderful acrobats; Living Art Studies; Melville & Stetson, comediennes and vocalists; Ed. Latell, musical comedian; Eleanor Page Spencer, child pianist; Two Andalusians, duettists; Chalk Saunders, crayon artist; The Hewitts, revolving globes specialists and many others. Continuous performance from noon to 11 p.m. * * * Kansas City, Kan., notes:—Al. W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co., is playing this week at the New Gillis opera house. A Female Drummer Co. is at the Grand with one of our leading quartettes known as the Blaney Quartette. They are without a doubt very clever. The drama played by the colored stock company of Kansas City, Kan, at the Fifth st., Opera House, Thanksgiving was a great success. Commencing Tuesday Dec. 3, at Fifth street Opera House will be the Green & Roberts, white specialty company in which the Williams, Chas and Perencia will take part. Remember if you want The Freeman you will find it on sale at 336 Minn Ave., at John Lake's barber shop, also at the three leading barber shops of Kansas City, Mo., D. W. Langston's 718 E. Eight st.; S. M. Chandler's 112 E. Sixth st., and B. McRay's 819 Independence Ave. Don't miss these places boys when in the city. They are all right up to now. --- Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels:—"We are still cleaning up in Colorado, turning them away occasionally. We are certainly proud of our business as it averages nicely and at the same time retaining our reputation if not improving it. We have this last week played two return engagements to excellent business. Our show is not as large as we have been carrying but is still giving satisfaction. We anticipate being East by Xmas among our old friends although we are being treated cordially by our Western friends. One of our boys, David Smith, received on the 28th inst., at Durango, from a Canadian girl in Fernie. B C. a diamond studd estimated at $350 and the entire company join in saying she could not have given it to a more trustworthy young man than Mr. Smith. The Williamette's say they both are wanted at the Mustache ball Xmas. Mr Smith will not need a mustache at all while all others will have to come right, members not excepted. We wish Mr Smith and his friend every success. Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla., notes: "Wm. Hallback has returned with some of his fresh songs and original ideas, which hold the large audiences spellbound. Nothwithstanding that Mr. Hallback has played here two years previous to his present engagement. he is a favorite among our patrons and is shaking glad hands with his many friends and admirers. To say little of Mr Hallback he is an all around performer well bred and gentlemanly on and off the stage and the good people of this city always welcome that class of performers. The show is still getting better each week. Last week was one of the most successful we have had since we opened. Two new performers arrived last week, "The Crosbys" Oma and Harry, celebrated song and dance artists. They made their first appearance Wednesday and scored a hit the first night with their singing and dancing Their songs were "Mamile" and "Hot- tentot." Other prominent features were the opening, entitled "Tom and Jerry," which was presented by Kitty Brown Jesse Thomas, Hallback, Savage and Kirkland. The sketch entitled, "Get Away Quick" by Morris Jones and Carrie Smith, made quite a hit. In their sketch they introduce the songs "Silly Joke," and "Absence Make the Heart Grow Fonder." The specialities were introduced as follows: Carrie Smith, singing, "Savannah Lou," Hallback, I've Got Money Locked In A Vault." Marion Brown, "I Wonder Do They Care to See Me Now," and "Midnight Serenade." Miss Crosby, "You are My Honey Suckle"; Savage, "Mamma Make Goo Goo Eyes for Papa" and Jessie Thomas is still holding them down with her monologue. She is singing "Please Don't Take no Ten Cent Drink on Me." The show closed with the act entitled, "Bishop's Appointment" written by Wm. Hallback, which was a success from start to finish. Fred Soulas our pianist is still with us and pleases the public. He is now accompanied by a trap drummer, Thomas Hertz. --- Notes from the Slayton Tennesseean Jubilee Singers:—"We are now in the State of Oregon. Instead of tarrying in Colorado as was expected we went to the coast by leaps and bounds. The company jumped from Pueblo to Salt Lake, via the Denver and Rio Grande R. R. the scenic route of the world. The scenery that this road traverses is, as far as this country is concerned, unequalled and my pen is too feeble to describe it. At Ogden Utah, the company was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ernst at the Weber club. They are the prince of entertainers and nothing was left undone to make the evening a memorable one in the history of the company. Wine flowed with the ease and freedom of a river, besides every decretion known to man. For the time being the drinkables bore the charming name of "exhileration" and hardly a moment passed without its exhibition. The company rendered numerous selections to the extreme gratification of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst and those assembled. When the gathering was dispersed daylight was on the verge of breaking. Our Thanksgiving day was spent in Boise City Idaho and in pursuance of the time honored custom we pored a broadside into turkey. Our trip is meeting the approval of these westerners. Artistically, judging from the newspaper comments in our line we are the best that ever happened; financially we are decidedly in the swim. *** Augustus Stevens, with the New Orleans Minstrels, writes:—"Everybody is well and business is good. The man in white never fails to visit us every Sunday morning. Hi Henry Hunt, the Alabama Wizard, who has been on the sick list is out again and is still making good in his fire act. The Acme Quartette has just received some new songs. They are making their hit of the season singing, "Go Way Back and Sit Down," and "Don't Butt In." Ante and Robertson are still taking curtain calls but the 'Hott' Jimmy Wise never fails to get his share singing, "I Can Stand for Your Color But Your Hair Won't Do." Augustus Stevens has sent to New York for a set of lights to use in his new serpentine dance, which he will stage shortly after Xmas. Augustus Stevens's special paper was seen for the first time in the windows of Tyler Texas and it was quite showy. Prof McCannon's famous concert band is still the craze in every Frank Miller the leader of our orchestra has just received some new music which is very pretty. Patti Robertson and E C. Pittman have joined our big show again. Prof McCannon's famous concert band consists of the following members: F. Castery and Wm Grant, tubas; Sam Johnson, Dee W. Muse, baritones; Arthur Isler, Frank McDade, trombones; Wm. Cooper and McCannon and G Brooks, cornets; E C Pittman and F. Garlin, altos; F P Vicars, clarionette; B Webster, flute. James Cox, snare drummer; Jimmie Wise, cymbals; Chas Rue, bass drum; Arnte and Robertson, drum majors. Our big show is still making friends in every town. Mrs. Julia Hunt, Augustus Stevens, Arnte and Robertson in their song and dance is a sure winner every where. Regards to all. Mr. Editor:—I guess yourself and likewise a number of our well wishers are somewhat surprised to hear that there is life in our body yet. We started through Mississippi and got as far as Meridian and business was so dull at that point that we jumped from Meridian to Cordele, Ga., to get into a territory where there is life among the people as well as money. Every one is well and sends their best regards to all their professional friends. The show is in first-class condition and gives perfect satisfaction everywhere they play. En route from Meridian, Miss., we stopped over in Selma, Alabama where the whole company was royally entertained by a number of professional gentlemen. We also visited Booker T. Washington's school at Tuskegee, Ala., and gave them a nice sense. We did a nice business at this point. Every one agreed that the work of B. T. Washington is the greatest advancement of the Negro race in existence in America. Tom Logan left Dec. 1, for Tampa, Fla. I am now negotiating with people to open up the Buckingham Theatre at Tampa, Fla. which is commonly known throughout the professional world as a standard success. He anticipates opening this hall not later than Dec. 28. His brothers L. W. & J. E. Chappelle who are now holding the fort at the Buckingham are making preparations and repairs for the opening of the leading vaudeville house in the State of Fla , which has been acknowledged by press and public. Mr. Chappelle has brought over to the State of Florida in the past two years, over 200 performers. Numbers of them have settled down and made that country their home. We had the opportunity of entertaining Mr. Holland of the Rusco & Holland Minstrels, in the Northern part of Alabama last week. He was also kicking on the State of Mississippi for bad business and high railroad rates. We also had the opportunity to meet Mr. Geo, L. Knox at Meredian Miss. Mr Knox's part of the Negro. I return to The Freeman my sincere thanks for courtesies extended me, past and present. PAT CHAPPELLE. Race Gleanings The colored people of Cincinnati are building a bank. Chicago will have one the first of the year. *** The Negroes who have instituted a boycott against the street cars in Jacksonville, Fla., on account of the recent ordinance separating the races on the cars held a mass meeting and agreed to organize a stock company of 20 000 shares at $1 a share to operate a stage coach service throughout the city exclusively for Negroes. *** William H. Lewis of Cambridge, Mass, the Negro who was elected to the legislature of Massachusetts last week, is a graduate of Amherst College and of the law school of Harvard University. He was born at Berkeley, Va., in 1868, and was fitted for college at Petersburg At Amherst lewis was prominent as a scholar and as an athlete In Harvard he was regarded as the best footballer the university had ever played on the gridiron In 1895 he was admitted to the bar and he soon built up a paying practice. He served two terms in the Cambridge common council, and twice refused the nomination for the legislature. He was at last induced to run, and won by a big majority. --- No color line will be tolerated at Harvard. Because a barber refused to shave the son of the late ex-Senator Bruce, he was fined $20 00 The judge gave the prejudiced barber a good lecture beside. ** ** Booker T. Washington does not need the commissioner-generalship of Negro exhibits at the coming great exposition of the Louisiana Purchase, to add anything to his greatness, but the Negro exhibit needs Booker T. Washington's generalship to make it a success. *** The more intelligent, colored men in Alabama are not as much disturbed over the franchise clause of the new constitution as the mossbacks think they ought to be. It appears that there are now about 30,000 colored voters in Alabama with qualifications to meet the educational clause of the constitution, and it is believed that in three years the great majority of colored men will be able to meet the limitations as to education and property. --- Paul Laurence Dunbar, the Negro poet, whose work is receiving distinguished recognition, is threatened with pulmonary trouble, and has in contemplation a Southern trip for the benefit of his health. This is Mr. Dunbar's second breakdown He spent several months in Florida last winter with the same object in view. Dr. D. W. Culp, the noted author and physician and surgeon of the state of Florida, has removed to Atlanta, Ga. He has opened up very fine quarters at 204 Auburn avenue. The Dr. has written quite a number of periodicals of note. He has now in the press a very valuable work. ```markdown ``` There is something in the character of Parker, who came to the rescue of President McKinley at Buffalo, which commends itself and him to all good thinking Americans Recently, when the proceeds of a benefit from Syracuse was tendered him, as remuneration, he refused to accept it, saying that he but did his duty. The manager insisted upon his receiving it in some way, whereupon the amount $200, was sent to his aged mother. The degree of LL D. which was conferred on Booker T. Washington by Dartmouth College, a fe v weeks ago, was the first degree of Doctor of Laws that has been conferred upon any colored man by a New England college, and it was a noteworthy fact that it was conferred on the occasion of the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the graduation of Daniel Webster from Dartmouth. R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM MEMPHIS, TENN. VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this and next season. LEW HALL MANAGER. The Musical Triumph of the Age A Honolulu Coon Warning to Pirates We have ever originated, and others have imitated. In this Burlesque we present only new and original ideas, and will be fully protected from infringement by copyrights, etc., etc. OUR HEAD LINERS INCLUDE The famous trio— McCarver, Reed and McCarver. La She, hero of the wire. Scotte & DeLeo, Afro-American musical novelty artists. Hilliard Brewer, contortionist. Lilly—Gearay—Citizen—Sadie, coon shouters. Notice to Managers Those who cannot find time to personally witness this show would do well to send a representative. We would be pleased to hear from good people all times. Can use strong trombone for Band and Orchestra John Jackson, of St Louis, Mo. Wire or write at once. Howard McCarver Manager. (a business claironet player) just closed two years engagements with Harrison Brothers Minstrels. Responsible managers, write 20th North 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. B/OKS FREE to every reader of this paper to Publisher, 383 S Troy Street, Chico, ca. 911 Free GO D WATCH! Enclose 2 cent stamp for reply. Louisville KY. In writing mention this paper S Edited By BREAKAWAY SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. The Michigan football team defeated the Iowa boys by a score of 50 to 0, on Thanksgiving Day. *** The Evanston's defeated the Chicago's in a well contested football game on Thanksgiving day. Score 7 to 4. *** The football game between the Chicago's and the Wisconsin team Thanksgiving was won by the latter by a score of 35 to 0. *** The regular winter races commenced in New Orleans last week and as a result New Orleans is now the mecca for race horse men. Joe Gans, the great colored fighter and Mattie Matthews are about to arrange a match. This will be a fight worth going miles to see. The record of deaths and serious injuries during the football season as reported by the Chicago Tribune is 8 deaths and seventy-five injuries. Bill Hanrahan, of New York got the decision over "Jim" Handler, of N. J. in their 18 round contest at the Southern Club, Louisville, Ky, last week. Dick Burge, the noted English pugilist has been arrested and held for robbery. He is suspected of being implicated in the robbery of the bank of Liverpool which has lost $850,000.00 by an absounding clerk. The Atlanta University football team has just closed a wonderfully successful football season by not allowing any team to score. The following teams were defeated: Atlanta Baptist College by a score of 5 to 0; Clark University, 11 to 0. Claflin University, 10 to 0. "Rube" Ferns of Kansas City received the decision over "Dutch" Thurston after 15 rounds of fast fighting at Detroit on Thanksgiving night. It was the "Kansas Rube" who laud the "Hon." Frank Erne on the shelf at Buffalo during the Pan American Exposition. It is the same old story; after the great games of football on Thanksgiving comes a long list of accidents such as broken collar bones, dislocated shoulders sprained arms and legs as well as internal injuries, etc. It is quite different with the manly art. Although there were several bouts and one champion Warning to Pirates We have ever originated,and others have imitated In this Burlesque we present only new and original ideas, and will be fully protected from infringement by copyrights, etc., etc. AT LIBERTY George C Horace *** --- *** 血球 *** ** * * * *** The East India Fire King Act How to eat fire.....$1.00 How to walk ladder of swords and dance on broken glass.....$1.00 Address J. J. NEWHURK money order Address J. J. NEWHURK Plankton House, Milwaukee, Mich. AT LIBERTY Owing to the closing of Harrison Bros. Big Minstrels, we are at liberty. References Harrison Bros., or Booker T. Washington. GEORGE C. HORACE, Clarionet PEARL MOPPIN, Trombone, B, and O. Address Durham, N. C. ORT TIME ship fight there was no serious da mag done. .... The aftermath of the Jeffries-Ruhlin fight is not of such character as to add any new laurels of gameness or fairness to the belt of Ruhlin, the Akron Giant. Those who witnessed the fight state that Ruhlin showed the yellow streak and did not give his friends a fight for thier money. All such flaccos greatly injure the game, because American people will stand to be humbugged in every thing except a prize-fight. The West End Club, of St. Louis Mo., has been pulling off some very interesting bouts in which George Dixon, ex-champion of America, England and Australia has been participating. But, the ex-champion has not made a very creditable showing, which indicates that his star has set. The St. Louis officials have refused to issue a permit for the Yanger-White bout and the fight has been declared off. Boxing in St. Louis may be discontinued. Football is the most brutal game of the day and none but a rough tough can stand the vicious attacks and assaults necessary to be made in playing the game. Five football players are killed to every one prize fighter; and twenty-five football players are severely injured to one prize fighter and still a certain class of people condemn and hound prize fighters, while they encourage and protect the more brutal game. George Rothwell, (Young Corbett defeated Terry McGovern, at Hartford Conn, Thanksgiving Day, in two rounds for the featherweight championship of the world McGovern was the favorite, the odds being 10 to 3 in his favor. The fight was fast and furious while it lasted. In young Corbett, McGovern met a tartar and was beat at his own game George Dixon was the only fighter of note that thought Young Corbett had a chance to win. He had fought both men, in fact had been defeated by both men and had each man sized up correctly. Just before the fight Dixon said: "To my mind the fight between them looks an even break. I expect to see the man who lands the first hard blow win the fight. This fellow, Young Corbett is certainly improving every day. He fights on much the same style as McGovern and can hit almost as hard. It will be a smashing fight, but I don't think it will go ten rounds. Don't be fooled—this fellow Corbett has a chance." And Dixon was right. --- Notice to Managers Those who cannot find time to personally witness this show would do well to send a representative. We would be pleased to hear from good people at all times. Can use strong trombone for Band and Orchestra John Jackson, of St Louis, Mo. Wire or write at once. Howard McCarver, Manager. ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` --- NEWS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PUBLISHED BY Simpson Chapel, Indianapolis, Indiana REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR INDIANAPOLIS NOTES. The Sunday-school is preparing for a Christmas Cantata of rare merit, and Superintendent Bybee and teachers are smiling in antidipation of the feast they have in store for the parents and friends. The Bible study and Hymnology at the Epworth League meetings have proven quite interesting. Beginning with Thursday evening next the "Life of Christ" will be taken up in consecutive order. OWENTON, KY. Rev. J. W. Harris just closed a series of meetings at the M. E. Church, having been blessed with several conversions. Rev. H. W. Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, made a very interesting talk at the closing of the meeting with much encouragement to those just entering into the work. Death of Rev. J. G. Jones. Rev. J. G. Jones was admitted to the Lexington Annual Conference in March. Mrs. Mattie Robinson went to the City Hospital on Tuesday last for special treatment. At this writing she had been operated upon, and was doing nicely. The attending physicians expressed themselves as much gratified with her condition. Sister Robinson has our prayers for her early recovery. Mrs. R. S. Gilliam, the mother of the editor, left for Cleveland, O., to spend the winter with her son James. We will greatly miss her presence and counsel, and affectionately commend her to the pastoral care of Rev. S. H. Ferguson. The Church Aid Circle surprised the pastor with a present of a bicycle, for which he is very grateful. The only hindrance to the enjoyment of riding it lies in the fact that he does not know how to ride, and is so much in fear of falling that he dreads to learn; but, having the wheel given him by these ladies, he must ride or leave town. Should this page fail to appear next week it will be because the editor is in the shop for repairs. We were pleased to receive into our church, last week, Mrs. Annie Claybrooks and Mrs. Ellen Gant. The Ministerial Union, which is composed of the Methodist, Christian and Presbyterian pastors and local preachers, have resumed their regular meetings each Wednesday at Simpson Chapel at 10 a.m. There will also be a monthly meeting at night, the first to be held at Blackford Street Church, Wednesday, December 11th. It may appear all right to the politicians to have a few janitorships and a patrolman or two given the colored people in return for their support of the Republican ticket in the recent city election, but to the editor it seems very shabby treatment and little short of an insult to our intelligence as a race. The colored voters should have it distinctly understood that we be given better recognition, or else we shall decline to furnish the votes, without which the Republican party cannot even hope to be successful. LOUISVILLE ITEMS. Rev. W. C. Statesman is meeting with success in his revival. Thus far nineteen have been added to the church. Rev. Erwin is assisting, and the outlook is encouraging. Portland is alive, God be praised. Miss L. Lensia, Mrs. E. Newby of Peewee Valley, and Mrs. Newton Miles of Simpsonville, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs Statesman last week. The revival at Rev. Reed's church is still in progress. He is assisted by Rev. Riley, and God is bessing their work. Miss Amelia Hawkins, Mrs. Tillie Board, Mrs. C. Harris, Mrs. Allen and Mr. Albert Hansborough, who have been on the sick list, are improving and hope are long to be entirely recovered. Mrs. Bennie Redd is on the sick list. Read The Freeman, the leading paper published by and for our race. JACKSON STREET NEWS. Rev. W. H. Evans is holding prayer meeting this week. Mrs. W. H. Evans is visiting Mrs. Buckner in Jeffersonville, Ind. The Union Epworth League met Nov. 20 at Lloyd Street M. E. Church, President Long in the chair. The meeting was largely attended, and will be long remembered by those who were present. The program was spicy from top to bottom. Several papers of especial merit were read. Miss Virginia Scott's on "Epworth League Work" and the recitation by Miss Mabel Young were greatly enjoyed. These monthly meetings are adding interest to the work, and the people, young and old, are becoming more interested in the work of saving souls. Coke Chapel was well represented. Three cheers for Coke! The next meeting will be held at the 35th Street M E Church, Wednesday, December 17. There will be an entertainment by the church. Program will be arranged later. OWENTON, KY. Rev. J. W. Harris just closed a series of meetings at the M. E. Church, having been blessed with several conversions. Rev. H. W. Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, made a very interesting talk at the closing of the meeting with much encouragement to those just entering into the work. Death of Rev. J. G. Jones. Rev. J. G. Jones was admitted to the Lexington Annual Conference in March 1882 and has been in the active work continuously from that date to the time of his death, which occurred on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the City Hospital. Bro. Jones has been complaining for several weeks, but no one thought his case dangerous until a few days before he went to the hospital. His physician stated that he feared his disease, that of enlargement of the liver and typho malarial fever, might run into pneumonia or dropy, as there were indications of such a tendency. Bro. Jones at once consented to go to the hospital, and on Wednesday was admitted, and died on the following Sunday morning. His funeral took place from Simpson Chapel, and was attended by a large congregation as well as many ministers, among whom were Revs. Donahoo, Chambers. Herod, Smith, Gibson, Griffin, Hudson and Gilliam. The expenses of the funeral were assumed by the editor of this page. Simpson Chapel contributed liberally to assist. Bro. Jones left no relatives as far as the writer is able to learn. His books and other effects have been taken in charge by the editor, and will be held subject to the order of the Annual Conference, or will be delivered upon legal demand of any of the relatives who may make demand for them. Presiding Elder Sissle ministered to the needs of Bro. Jones as far as lay in his power. Bro. Jones commanded the respect of the best citizens of this city, and his rather unexpected death was quite a shock to the community. Peace to his ashes. CONNERSVILLE, IND. The Second M. E. church is a beautiful church with a seating capacity of about 500; a membership of 70. Under the pastorate of Rev. J. S. Bailey the church is progressing nicely. Our Epworth League is in a better condition than ever before. The Cabinet meetings are very interesting and the president, Mrs S K. Vest, sees that every officer and his committee has something to do. Mr Joseph L Beard, president of the Literary Society, is managing that part of the Epworth League with great skill. The Woman's Home Missionary Society met at the church last Friday at 3 p.m. A splendid program was rendered, especially the very able address of Mrs. Cora Bailey on the "Need of Woman's Home Missionary Society in the Lexington Conference." We have in our midst the corresponding secretary of the Indiana District, Mrs S K Vest, who is much interested in the work, and is rendering very able assistance to our auxiliary. Mrs Malissa Mason, the president, is pushing the work, and on December 1st we have our first quarterly meeting at 3 p.m. The president of the W. H. M. Society of the First M. E. church will address the society. The Foreign Missionary Society will meet the first Thursday in December. Mrs. Laura Anderson, the president, is doing an excellent work. The Epworth League is alive and expects to do some practical work this season. The Chapter has purchased two sets of the reading course. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER M. REV. W. H. VAUGHN, Pastor First M. E. Church, Owensboro, Ky. The Ladies' Aid Society meets each week, on Wednesday, and under the president, Mrs. Maria Myers, is doing a splendid work. The Monthly Business meeting of the Epworth League will meet Monday night, Dec. 2. A short address will be given by the first vice-president, Mrs. Mattie Jordan. This has been a splendid quarter, and our church has been improved by having a new cement walk laid in front, which is valued at $50, and every cent has been paid. We are now looking forward for a great revival. Pray for us. NEGRO MUST RETIRE. Race Line May be Drawn in the Methodist Church. PITTSBURG.—During the debate on appropriations at the session of the General Missionary Committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church, some of the speakers plainly intimated that the time was coming when the Negro would have to retire from the Methodist Church as a co-member with his white brother, and organize a branch of his own. The burning question came up late in the afternoon when the "Negro question" was precipitated by a motion made by Bishop Foss when an application from Alabama Conferences for missionary aid came up. The Bishop's motion was that appropriations for white work in the South (Maryland and Delaware excepted) and the colored work mostly South be referred to special committees for consideration. The Rev. Dr. H. Nelson, colored, secured the floor immediately after the motion had been secured and made an eloquent plea against the motion. He said the Methodist Episcopal church was the only church in the South which stands for the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man; that there is now a crucise of hate all through the South against the black man and that the colored people down there are looking to the Methodist Episcopal Church North for help. The Rev. J. F Gucher, of Baltimore, said that while he was the friend of the colored man he could not help but know that it is at this time impossible to successfully conduct mixed schools, colleges or churches, especially in the South. "It is not the fault of a black man," he said, "it is his misfortune." The above clipping is from the Recorder of this city, and is the Associated Press report of the meeting of the General Missionary Committee, held in Pittsburg a few days ago. From the headlines one would be led to think that the M. E. Church had, or was about to adopt plans for the separation of the races. The whole thing was simply a discussion as to the manner of making, and the amounts to be appropriated to the several conferences in the mission fields in the United States. There is no doubt that there are persons, both in and out of the M. E. Church, who would rejoice if there should be a division of the races, and if they might be able to say, 'the white people drove them out,' but these good people are doomed to disappointment. No such step is even contemplated, and the old church, the mother of all Methodisms in America, will continue to nourish at her bosom, and feed at her altars, her white, black, brown, red and yellow children of every tribe and nation, regardless of the opinions or wishes of the kickers in the church or of the hopes of the enemies of the church on the outside. The Recorder must know that the Missionary Committee has nothing whatever to do with introducing or making any laws, nor can the individual expressions of its members in any wise affect the standing of the members of the church. When the Negro in the M. E. Church leaves it will be of his own wish and accord. The Recorder need give itself no worry on our account. The colored members of the M E Church are perfectly satisfied with the condition of affairs as now existing, and so long as the General Conference, the supreme authority of the church, elects men of our race to positions of great responsibility and honor, and continues to treat us as men and brethren, we do not care about the frothings of the few who wish us to leave. There is room for that class in the M. E. Church South. If the Recorder, of this city, wishes to inform its readers of the official action of the M.E. Church on questions pertaining to the race it is strange that it did not note the recent affair in our N.W. University, Chicago, when the white girls struck and threatened to leave the institution unless a colored student was debarred from the dining hall with them. These white girls, or young women, were given to understand that the M.E. Church would make no distinctions on account of color, and if they did not wish to eat with that young colored woman they were at liberty to retire from the school. They concluded to remain, and at this time are getting along smoothly together. Again, when a donation of land and money is offered the M.E. and M.E. Church South, jointly, for school purposes upon condition that no Negroes be admitted, our church promptly and emphatically declined to accept one foot of land or one cent of money. These two incidents were reported by the Associated Press. Maybe the Recorder did not notice them. A letter received from Mrs. Rollins, who is in Philadelphia, contains the unpleasant information that Rev. W. S. Rollins who is in that city under treatment of a specialist, was seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia. Bro. Rollins has the prayers of the church for his recovery, and Sister Rollins also for strength in her affliction. Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, D. D., is at the head of "The Busy Pastor's Reading Circle," and will prepare a course upon such living subjects as History, Christology, Science, Sociology, Ethics and Economics. Such a course will be of great benefit to the busy pastor, and Dr. Bowen is to be complimented for his thoughtfulness for his hard working brethren of the pastorate. We heartily endorse the project, and wish it an abundance of success. Rev. H. W. Simmons writes that the work in Bowling Green, Ky., is progressing finely, and that this will be his best year. A letter from Rev. J. T. Leggett. Elyria, Ohio, contains the cheering news that his church is prospering, and the outlook favorable for still greater successes. He speaks in complimentary terms of the efforts of the editor and believes much good will result from the publication of this page. At Lorain the church is alive, and the Sunday-school and Epworth League taking on new life. An interesting and profitable Sunday-school Institute was held at Lorain Nov. 20-21. The editor is in receipt of many letters from pastors and others speaking in complimentary terms of the series of papers on "Why the Colored Members Remain in the M. E. Church" and feels much gratified to know that they were so kindly received, and trusts that some good may result therefrom. U. S. Senator Ben. Tillman of South Carolina, stated in a speech delivered in Wisconsin, a few days ago, that "The Negro has in his heart a secret longing, but nearly hopeless desire that some day he may see the amalgamation of the races. That is just what we people down South are fighting against." It is strange that Senator Tillman has found out that it is the Negro who is so anxious to bring about this amalgamation of races. If he will take, the pains to look around his own State he will find hosts of mulatto children, born since the war, whose mothers are colored women, and whose fathers are white men of the very best families in the South. Why don't they practice what they preach? Why do these rich men take advantage of the poverty and social condition of poor colored women if they so strongly desire to prevent amalgamation? OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION. We would urge our agents to make special canvass for subscribers to the Christmas edition. It will be profusely illustrated and contain articles of especial merit. Push the canvass and send in your orders. THE FREEMAN IN OHICAGO 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. 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Whenever grammar gets in our way, if we are unable to move the obstruction, we generally sidetrack and take the ungrammatical route; hence, "drunker." Anyway that has nothing to do with the problem. Another problem: A and B start out to have a good time. A, has a plenty of money and a little sense with it. B, has plenty of money and no sense what ever. Every time B, buys a bottle of wine, A, responds with a bottle of beer. The pair become beastly drunk and get arrested. Next morning they are fined $10 and costs. A says if B had not acted the part of a fool and had bought beer he would not have become intoxicated. B says if A had not been cheap and had bought wine instead of beer he would not have become drunk either. Who should pay the fines? And still another one: When a husband and wife are in a room and a warlike noise is heard along with the wife's screams of "help" "murder" what should a man do who has a reputation for bravery and gallantry to sustain-Go forward, stand still, or flee? To any gentleman solving these three problems we will give him a ten cent pair of socks. Here again that always-in-the-way science called grammar has the best of us. Is it proper to say a "ten cent pair," or a "ten cents pair." If we had only reflected a moment, by using the word "dime" our grammatical embarrassment would have been instantly relieved. To any lady solving the three problems we will give either two packages of Yucatan gum, a gold headed umbrella or a house and lot; the prizes to be determined by her appearance; if homely, the gum; if fairly good looking the gold headed umbrella; if handsome the house and lot. Damn grammar. There it is again. We should not have used the word either, in speaking of three things. It seems that either the men who made grammar had a conspiracy against our mouth or that this same mouth was slapped on our face for the especial purpose of committing depredations in grammatical fields. Gus Ruhlin went to California, heralded as the Akron Giant but returned unheralded as the Akron Lilliputian. I would like to say to my Philadelphia friend, now that you have renewed correspondence don't let it slumber. There is always something doing in the Freeman. Be sure to read it. Buy one of your own to read and don't read some one else's. I met a performer the other day, at least that was the send-off he gave himself and during the course of our talk I mentioned something I saw in the Freeman and I was almost "distilled to a jelly" with surprise when he with the Big Special In Magazines TWO of the greatest magazines in the world a short time ago made an offer to the management of this paper for a special rate to OUR READERS EXCLUSIVELY. 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I explained to him that while practically he was drawing breath and, on that account, must be considered alive, theoretically he was as dead as any man ever inhumed by an undertaker. I pointed out to him, not to know anything concerning the greatest Negro journal of the age bespoke for him an ignorance nothing short of criminal. I told him without the least bit of fear, that I could sit beside the bank robber, exchange courtesies with him guilty of treason, lay down beside the murderer but standing in the presence of a man who did not know "who is the Freeman" I became paralyzed with fear. I hed now worked myself up to a frenzy and words were pouring from my mouth with a merry-go-round rapidity when he cried out in penance, "My God, what have I done. Man forego thy wrath and show me a place where they take The Freeman subscriptions." I wonder if I were to begin extolling and cajolling our Prima Donnas they would think of me on the 25th of December. I wish to say this much my dear Prims, I was greatly instrumental in silencing the pen of Mr. Collin Coe. After he reached the North pole he wrote a book entitled "Prima Donna Diatribes," and would have published same had I not in a great spirit of friendliness, brought all of my influence with him to bear. Mr. Coe is coming back soon and I know he will certify what I have said. TOM THE TATTLER. Notes. Muncie Ind., Special—Rev. M. Coleman of Jackson st. A. M. E. church was called to Detroit Friday to attend the funeral of a relative. Miss Hattie accompanied her father. Mrs Cummons of E. Seymore st. is suffering from a paralytic stroke and is in a critical condition. Mr. Wallace Johnston, of Memphis Tenn, is in the city. He arrived Tuesday last very ill but at this writing is able to be about. The choir of A. M. E. church gave a recital Monday evening which was well attended. Mr. Frazier will leave soon for an extended visit to his sister who resides in the far West. Rev. 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Members of the Pastors' Here and There Club of Bethel church met Fri. day evening at the home of Mrs. Anna Quinn, 436 West Michigan street. Mrs. Maria Cash, a prominent member of St. Mary's Temple, United Sisters of Friendship, the Order of American Doves and the Tabernacle, died Sunday. W. T. B. Williams was host at a stag party given in honor of S. O. Johnson, of Louisville, Saturday night, at the home of Mrs. William Parks, 509 West St. Clair street. The Mary Campbell Mite Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. John Sweeney, No. 1108 Fayette street, Wednesay afternoon. Mrs. Florence Bennett read a paper. Sunday was the birthday anniversary of the Rev. E. L. Gilliam, pastor of Simpson Chapel. He was the recipient of a large number of presents, among them being a bicycle. Rev. Cal. Manning Williams, D. D., Baptist evangelist of Ohio, enroute to Hot Spring, Ark., stopped over in the city and preached at Second Baptist church last Sunday morning. The Fannie Jackson Coppin Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul Temple met Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Mrs. Fannie Lacy, in Samoa street. The society met addressed by Mrs. Anna Claytorn, State corresponding secretary of mute missionary societies. The Progressive Social Club met last Thursday with Mrs. Angie Brooks, and elected the following officers: Flora Hayes, president; Sadie Dudley, vicepresident; Partie Taylor, financial secretary; Leana Gentry, record secretary; Angie Brooks, treasurer; Cora Jackson, journalist. The club presented Mrs. Angie Brooks with a set of china plates. The Young Men's Prayer Band held interesting services at Simpson Chapel last Sunday afternoon. It will meet next Sunday at Shelby Street Baptist church (formerly Coburn street.) The Young Men's Prayer Band regrets the expressed intention of Dr. Morgan to resign the presidency of the band and also of the management of the Flanner Guild, to take effect January 1. $1 00 The Freeman for 30 days commencing Dec. 1, $1.00. Walter's Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church. On Sanders street and Barthe avenue Preaching every Sunday at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday-school at 2 p. m., Miss Sarah Dickerson superintendent. V. C. at 6 p. m. Rev. E. M. Smith, B. D. Jones Tabernacle Notes. The meeting at Jones Tabernacle Blackford and North streets, are increasing in interest. Rev D. L. Irvin is preaching each evening, and will preach on Sunday morning and evening. Rev. J. W. Luckett will be on hand next week. Don't fail to come. You will miss great things which are in store for you if you do not hear them. Hotel men, coachmen, men from everywhere, you are specially invited. Rev. W. H. Chambers, D. D., pastor. An Excellent Sermon. The Thanksgiving Day dinner and entertainment at Allen Chapel Thursday was superb and eclipsed anything of its kind given for years at that church. It was the skilled work of the pastor, Rev. R F. Hurley, ably assisted by his Steward and stewardess boards. The program was carried out to the letter. Mr. W. O. Tyler using his famous subject satisfactory to a large to a large and appreciative audience Miss Mattie Mitchell rendered an excellent solo and the work of the quartette was grand. The program was creditable and satisfaction given. A handsome sum was netted to the church, to which the pastor and officers are very thankful to the members and friends. OLD COLORED CITIZEN. Jerry Brown Had Lived in This City for Many Years. Jerry Brown, eighty-nine years old, thought to be the oldest colored citizen of Indianapolis, died Wednesday night at 822 North West street, after an illness of several months. He came here when about twenty-five years of age, riding on horseback from Hartford county, North Carolina. He was an engineer, and was the first man employed in that capacity when the Journal began the use of steam power. His son, Charles W. Brown, is elevator man at the court house. He had lived for forty-four years at Alabama and Walnut streets, removing from there recently, when he sold the property. WANTED Barkeepers and Porters to send for free samples and premium lists. HARVEY CHEMICAL CO., 216 N. Fifth Street, Lafayette, Ind. Brosnan'S ON WASHINGTON STREET You Are Thinking now, although a couple of weeks ahead of Christmas Presents, not for yourself of course but for your friends, as giving is more joyful than receiving. Let us help you make your circle happy. We have a line of fur neckwear unequaled in Indiana—unequaled because of its cheapness and the great variety to select from. NEAT FUR SCARFS WITH SIX TAILS FOR..... 98c Higher prices at easy stages upward. 6 and 8 West Washington Street. Have You Rheumatism? If so why suffer? Many ours have been effected through the use of Dr. Whites' Gout and Rheumatic Pills. Years of experience in the treatment of various forms of Rheumatism and Gout have resulted in the perfecting of this formula which is compound of vegetable extracts of roots and barks of known therapeutic properties in this class of diseases. By mail 50c; one month's treatment $1.00. J G WHITE, M.D., Exquisit! Lasting!! Genuine!!! WOODBINE PERFUME 40 CENTS OUNCE—BY MAIL 50 CENTS FOR SALE ONLY BY R.P.BLODAU, Prescription Drug Store 402 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, Ind. Free Silk Waist or Skirt! Enclose 2 cent stamp for reply. Address: HOPE HOPE BODY 40, Louisville, Ky. In writing mention this paper Silk Waist or Skirt! Enclose 2 oyster stamp for reply Addr as SCOTT REENEDCO ky. In writing mention this paper "ALSO" adame Fara, Sacramento, P. O. Box, 410 California AGENTS WANT D. P. S. College Little Rock, Ark. Please mention this paper. BOYS AND GIRLS News Notes. St. Paul, Minn. Special — St. Paul is on the boom again glad to say. We have in our midst a brilliant young man who has gone into the catering business, Mr C. Saunders is a popular man and we hope him success. He is located at 304 E 7th street. The subject discussed at the literary meeting last week was which was the greater and more profitable to the race Booker T. Washington or Frederick Douglas. Booker T Washington won. One of our good citizens Mr Moses Bell met with a very painful accident a few days ago by falling from a ladder and breaking his arm. Four years ago the hotel men of this city organized a Loan-Trust with a capital of $13.00. to-day they have several hundred, more than a hundred to one. The Whist Club completed its contest. Thanksgiving evening. Contestants were Messrs. Johnson, Blackwell, Saunders and Pegg. A Surprise Charleston, Mo., Special. — The Silver Cornet band surprised their teacher, Prof. T. A. Baugh, with a Thanksgiving dinner. Mr. Elgie Goodin's name was attached to a sack of flour and a fine gobblebler; Willie Goodin, a sack of tea and a box of rice; Deal Whi chickens; Henry Whitcomb, a barrel of flour; RD Wetherspoon, one can of lard, three fine hams; Chas. Jones, half dozen hams and half dozen ducks; Jos. Jinkins, one bushel Irish potatoes, one bus of sweet potatoes and half dzen cans of salmon; Ed Alred, half doz cans of peaches, one of tomatoes and one fine turkey; Roy Smith, a barrel of salt; Jos. Hogan, half dozen packages of coffee, James Moore, half barrel sugar. Mr. Kid Howard had a fine dinner at his cafe—the White Elphant. Mr. A. B. Goodin is spending a few days in Hot Springs, Ark. He will open his cafe at the Park on his return home. Mr. Dave Vaughn left for Illinois to visit his mother. Do Your Christmas Shopping This Week. 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