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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 AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIV NUMBER 51. CHICAGO MELANGE WEEKLY BUDGET OF NEWS FROM THE CITY BY THE LAKE DOINGS IN THE SOCIETY CIRCLES Church, State and Social Functions Galore--City Ordinance Passed to Suppress a Widespread Evil--Items Of Interest to Freeman Readers. Chicago, Ill., Special. Rev. W. L. Anderson, State deputy of the Grand United Order of Reformers is stopping at 2502 Wabash ave. Mr. Jas. H. Beal is the "ladies door" man at the Leland Hotel. Mr. Beale resides in Hyde Park. The City Council has passed an ordinance which abolishes the wine rooms. So far, so good. But will the police enforce the law or will they wink the other eye. For the past eight years Chicago has been cursed with the wine room evil which has outreached all common decency and it is time to call a halt. The Freeman mentioned an evil a few weeks ago and we are glad to see quick results. Messrs H. Hansborough, A. L. Jackson and A. Hudson are three of the most popular porers employed by the B. & O. road. They run between Chicago and Pittsburg. Mr. Hansborough is quite a huntsman and each year goes on an expedition just before Thanksgiving and kills game enough to treat all of his friends to a game dinner. The Banquet Whist club was re-organized recently at the residence of Mrs. P. Simms, 478 State street. At the end of the season the above club winds up with an elaborate banquet. The newly elected officers are: Mrs. Harsh Clinton, president; Mr. B. Stewart, vice.president; Miss Emma Mrsimms, sec. Mrs. Melcena Burrows, asst.sey. Mrs. Annie Hummons treasurer. The club meets every Thursday evening at first one members house then another at which time a dainty luncheon is served. The first meeting was held last Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. H. Hansborough. The game was closely contested and every one seemed to enjoy themselves. Mrs. Hans, borough, as the hostess, spared no pains to make it pleasant for all. NORTH SIDE NOTES. The Freeman is on sale at M, M, Martin's barber shop, 267 N. Clark street, where all North Side friends can also leave notes for the Freeman. Napoleon Bonapart is said to be the handsomest young man on the North Side. It is also said that Mr. Bonapart is an expert ham sandwich man. How about this, Napoleon? The members of the Grand United Order of True Reformers had a parlor social at the residence of J. H. Davis, 378 Orleans street, last week. Rev. W. L. Anderson, State Deputy of the True Reformers, made a very able and interesting talk along the lines of the principles and workings of the order. Rev. Anderson clearly demonstrated that the True Reformers is the strongest organization of colored people in existence. He stated that the weakest point of the Negro is the lack of finance and the proper manipulating of same in a manner that enables the race to receive all the benefits instead of allowing the white man to get the lion's share. One of the main principles of the True Reformers is to invest money in real estate, banks and other collaterals, and in the meantime employ its members in its various enterprises, thereby forming a chan­ le circle in which the members make money, invest and buys all necessary articles from their own enterprises. Such principles and aims as the above, if properly carried out, sounds the key note of the American Negro's rise in the financial world. The True Reformers also have a sick benefit of $1.25 to $2.50 and a death benefit of $75 to $125, all for a very small sum. The organization has a bank at Richmond, Va., also a True Reformer's hotel and other enterprises, and recently paid $23,000 for a building in St Louis Mo., where an enterprise will be put in operation. After Rev. Anderson had explained all the above, refreshments were served by Mrs. Davis, assisted by Mamesedes Holliday, Cook and Misses Susie Harris, Emma Williams and others. Among those who were present are Mrs. Susie Brown, E. Kes, Mrs Jacob Cook Mrs. W. Holliday, Misses Hattie Dean, Emma Williams, Hamilitons, Mrs. Cabell, Mrs. E. Woods of Jackson Mich., and Messrs J. H. McGnee, P. Robinson, George Boyer, J. B. Streets, J. M. Miller, J. W. Rollin, A. Smith, R. Ellis, Wm. McAllister and W. Holliday. All of the above reformers and many others enjoyed themselves until a late hour. LOCAL NOTES. A Merry Christmas to all. A farmer living near Chicago apprehended two thieves in his chicken coop and shot them, mortally wounding one and slightly wounding the other. Upon investigation it developed that the thieves were white men, brothers, and one of them died next day. And now to cap the climax the other brothee is suing for $50,000.00 damage. It develop that white men are also very fond of chickens. The recent cold wave sweoped down upon Chicagoans and caused them to shiver and look up their coal account. The cold wave came from the Northwest and was the worst of the season causing the thermometer to linger around zero for several days. Traffic of every description was affected. The street car service being crippled caused a great many hardships and accidents. The in and outgoing mail trains were delayed by the storm king. Lake Michigan was storm swept and the loss of life would have been great had not the weather bureau sent out a general warning. If you want good coal and want it quick order from the Morocco Coal company. Phone, 105, Oakland. Give them a trial. HYDE PARK NOTES The Hyde Park Mission A. M. E. Church Directory: Sunday School 9.30 a. m.; 11 a. m. preaching by pastor; Sunday club, 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. Intereseting subject every Sunday. President, A. L. Williams. Christian Endeavor meets from 7 to 7.30 p. m. Evening services at 8 p. m. led by pastor. Our new church is in course of erection; Come over in Macedonia and help us. Rev. G. W. Slater is pastor. The Walter's Royal Benefit League meets every First and Fourth Tuesdays in each month. The object of the league is to aid sick members in distress. A competent teacher to give us instructions in European service. No. 36 Dearborn St. C. W. Brown pres.; A. W. Staten, vice; Samuels, sec. Ladies Auxiliary meets first and Third Monday in each month. Mrs. Thomas Lee, pres. The L. D. S. meets every Thursday at the Hyde Park Mission, Interesting program, music, solos, duetts, declamations and essays. Mr. G. W. Price, A. B., from Roger W. University, Nashville, Tenn., read an able address on the "Late President McKidley as Statesmad and President." We are always glad to have such men among us. A. W. Staten, pres; Miss Anderson, sec. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. "A good look is the precious life'blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured upon purpose to a life beyond life." "Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn." THREE P'S—PRINCIPLE PUNCTUALITY AND PURITY These three words executed there will be no more round men falling about in square places; no more square men falling in round places. The world today has its eye on us, and is watching every movement as the eagle does his prey. It is left for us to conjecture what our future small be. Teachers sometimes influence us along the great avenues of life, but they are not at all times the turning stones in our lives to greatness. No beast has more sagacity than an elephant; yet where can you find any of a larger size? The features of the face contribute nothing to the preservation of it. Whatever is not worth doing at all is not worth doing well. Music is the power of the soul. W. FORREST COZART. Vicksburg News. Vicksburg, Miss., Special—A grand concert was given at State Golden Rule Hall, Monday night, Dec. 2, at 8 o'clock. The proceeds go for the benefit of the Jackson Street Baptist Church. The following program was rendered: Instrumental selection, Miss Laura Mohan; recitation, Ruby Johnson; dialogue, Bertha and John Hinton; recitation, Alberta Hinton; dialogue, Frank Harrington and Clarence Johnson; piano duet, Susie Reed and Lelia Ebue; dialogue, Zimmie Cato and Eilea Webb; solo, Corine INDIANAPOLIS INO., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21. 1901 [Name] HON. I. L. P. COSLLI, Attorney Pensacola, Fla. Williams; selection, Edna Webb and Ruby Johnson; solo, Minnie Jackson; selection, Ruben Smith and William Foreman; instrumental selection, Jessie Jackson. Following the rendition of the above program refreshments were served at reasonable prices. The committee in charge of the affair were Misses Sarah E. Marshall, Laura Mohan and Mrs. Lee W. Foreman. It was indeed a very creditable affair to all concerned. Messrs. T. V. McAlester, Nathan Smith, Albert Morris, Gen. T. Marion Broadwater arrived home safely after having attending the Masonic Grand Lodge-session at Moss Point. Miss. Ike Coleman, the proprietor of the Palace Billiard Hall, has opened up a grocery and cigar store combined on South Washington street. He invites the patronage of his many friends. Ike is a hustler up to date. Miss Laura Mohan left for Jackson College, Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Dec. 4. Ambrose Mitchell and Miss Annie M. Clarke were happily united in the holy bonds of wedlock at 6 p.m., Sunday. Dec. 8. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride on North Monroe street. Rev. A. Johnson officiated. The Freeman extends its best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchel for a very bright future. Mr. Leonard C. Buckner is contemplating a trip to Leonard C. Miss., Dec. 25. Boys, read up, John McGee, formerly of the Nashville Students, and ex.president of the R. B. P. C. of this city, arrived home from Cario, Ill., and John reads North Thursday, Dec. 5. John reads the Freeman. The death of Miss Lela Win at Selma Seminary, Selma, Ga., at the tender age of 14 years, cast a gloom of sorrow over this community, where the deceased was reared and admired by all who knew her. Her funeral was largely attended on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Jackson M. B. Church. Rev. Amos Johnson, pastor, officiated. The pall bearers were Misses Artemise Johnson, Claudie Johnson, Clyde Moore, Josie English, Sadie English and Rosa Rainey. The Freeman extends its sympathy to the bereaved family in their affliction. Judge George Anderson is to be congratulated on the many stand he has taken on the side of law and order; to force all saloons to close their places of worship, even to the rear doors, on Sunday. Last Sunday all saloons and barber shops in the city were closed in obedience to the law. Will they remain closed on Sunday in the future? Rev. Amos Johnson, pastor of Jackson Street M. B. Church, preached a very able sermon at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. Rev Johnson is one of the foremost ministers of his denomination in the State. Read The Freeman, the leading Negro journal of America; a weekly paper. It prints the events of interest to the Negro in all parts of the United States. Paducah, Ky., Sp cial—It seems that the local musicians are very much "Work-up" on account of a move on Paducah News. foot among the white bands to organize a Musicians' Union in the city. Its object being to shut out all colored bands from playing for white people after the arrival of the charter. The initiation fee shall be $50 providing the applicant passes a rigid examination in music failing to pass this musical examination the band or bands are barred from the Union, and no club, lodge or any organization will be permitted to engage, the unfortunate band said organizations must hire a Union Band or else boycotted by all union men. Prof. Frank Jones' orchestra is the one particular band that these white bands are after. It is a known fact that Prof. Jones has the best band in Western Kentucky, white or black; he makes a speciality of Ball Room music and renders it for all the "Swell" dances both white and colored. These white bands have been tried, but, found wanting" so they take to this method—thinking, they'll bar. Prof. Jones from the union on the grounds that his musicians have not a musical education. But here they are very much mistaken. Prof. Jones himself being an able musician and the best violinist in the city, with the best talent in the city. Now when it comes to getting their share of playing you bet, Prof. Jones "will get nis." Quite a shooting sensation occurred out on Tennessee street last Sunday and when the smoke had cleared away Chas. Cash and Bill Thomas had received a wound each for their "Loyalty in the affray and Milton Simpson who came out victorious with out even a scratch had suddenly disappeared and no one has been able to discover in what direction he went. 'Oh! woman, lovely woman: They say, thou art the cause of this.' Little Lena Ewell 3 years old of Maxon Mills died the 8th time, buried at White Oak cemetery the 9th. Mr. Frank Reynolds of South 8th street is on the slick list. Master Buddie Brooks of Adams street is much improved. Little Admiral the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dickerson of Washington street is ailing this week with a severe cold. Mrs Ella McLure's little boy Geo. C. is very sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Francis Dickerson, Mrs. Irene Curd will spend Xmas, in Princeton, Ky., with friends. Mrs. Cornelia A. Keys of Mayfield will be the guest of her sister Mrs. Dora Simms during the holidays. Invitations are now announcing the marriage of Miss Emma L. James to Mr. James E. Porter Wednesday even ing December 25, at Burks Chapel. Miss James is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards James of Jones street, and a "pet" in society. All Paducah joins in with The Freeman in wishing Miss James and Mr. Porter happiness, health and prosperity with merry, merry Christmas. After the holidays Mr. and Mrs. Porter will make their home at 2814 Fourth Ave., Evansville, Ind., where Mr. Porter has purchased a beautiful home for himself and wife to be. Please to note and bear in mind that your agent for The Freeman has to report every Monday morning and balance up the account. Please have your 5 cents ready when he calls or should you leave home, place it with some one there. The entertainment to be given at Odd Fellows Hall corner 7th and Adams street Christmas Eve. December 24, will be strictly first class no bad conduct will be tolerated. Every body come out who wish to enjoy a good old time Christmas Eve, one like own fathers used to have. Prof. Frank Jones orchestra has been engaged beside two special officers will patrol the interior of the hall throughout the entertainment. A lady's gold case watch will be given a way to the person holding the lucky number, one barrel of flour to the second lucky number. The committee have spared neither pains nor money to make this the grandest old fashioned Christmas Eve ever witnessed in Paducah. So please don't come with the intention of running the hall, if you do "Annie Rushing" will do her part and one day after Christmas—you'll "certainly get all that coming to you." The jury in the case of Mr. Jas-Spriggs charged with the murder of Miss Mamie Rogers, his sweetheart returned a verdict of guilty and fixed his punishment at 21 years in the penitentiary. Mr. Spriggs immediately filed motion and reasons for a new trial. The father of Mr. Spriggs is quite wealthy. Get and read the best colored Journal published The Freeman, from your agent 1083 Clark street only 5 cents per week. CIRCUIT COURT. Dec. 12, Mrs. Tennie Wright was adjudged not guilty of malicious shooting, Mr. Isom Townsend our colored lawyer being her attorney. Mr. Townsend is meeting with success as an attorney in our city. Dec. 13, Allen Warfield, Chas. Caldwell, and Will Thomas one year each for swearing falsely in Police Court. Dversburg Items. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Dr. L. E. B. Rozer returned Monday from the West Tennessee Conference which was held at Covington, Tenn. He left on Tuesday for Louisiana where Bishop Williams held his conference. Mr. T. G. Robinson has moved from Cherry street up to Mr. S. D Donglass residence where he will make his future home. Mrs. Clasa Roberts has the pleasure of having with her a few weeks her mother of Brownsville, Tenn. Mrs. Dora Ray has been on this sick. Rev. A. G. Current gave to his congregation on last Sunday one of his excellent sermons. Members of C. P. church held their rally Sunday on account of the unclemency of the weather they did not have a very good success. Rev. C. R. Baxter seems to have enjoyed himself very much in visiting the Conference. James and Eddie Roberts seem to enjoy their grandmothers visit very much. The Order of Odd Fellows opened their skating rink on last Monday night receiving a new lot of skates, a good crowd and a nice time was assembled. A good crowd left here on last Wednesday night about 19 families to make their future home in Oklahoma. Dyersburg was fortunate on last Saturday morning in having a very good snow about 6 inches and also the coldest day of the season. The members of Tabernacle church will have their Xmas tree on Tuesday night, the Cumberland Wednesday night and Methodist on Thursday night. NEGRO PROTECTION NEGRO PROTECTION THE SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM INVOLVES HUMAN RIGHTS. THE NEGRO AND THE INDIAN As Viewed by A White Man--The Negro Should be Taught to Save, Buy, Own and Become Proficient in the Use of Winchesters to Protect Divine Rights. La Crosse, Wis., Dec. 12, 1901. Editor Indianapolis Freeman: My Dear Sr:—The oft repeated statement of Senator Tillman, in his lecturing itinerary of the Northern States, that he came from South Carolina, "Where the judicious use of the rifle and shot gun have restored good government" induces me to tender you a copy of a letter sent Judge Tourgee many years ago, which carries the suggestion that demonstrating a government by the shot gun theory, there are liable to be two parties participant in the demonstration and that one of these, perchance might own a sable finger controlling 18 missiles of death, beneath the matchlock of his Winchester. Take care, Senator Tillman, the worm will turn sometimes and your shot gun nullifiers of the Constitution may be sowing zephyrs to reap a whirlwind. The men who climbed the San Juan Hill can scale any hill that grows did they but feel or know that the shades of Abraham Lincoln either sanctioned the path or led the way. The Negro's misfortune—his crime against himself and his race—is the possession, in pre-eminent degree of a virtue his white friends might profit by emulating—Patience and forbearance. Sincerely GEO. E. POWELL. La Crosse, Wis., Oct., 25, 1891 La Crosse, Wis., Oct. 25, 1891 Hon. Albion B. Tourgee, Washington D. C Hon Robert W. Tourgee, Washington, D.C. My Dear Sir:—I write to tender my mite in aid of the Citizens Equal Rights Association; a purpose to which you alone seem either willing or adapted. It appears to me that the solution of this problem like all similar ones involving grave questions of human rights in the pass can be reached in the most expeditious, most effective and efficient, the only manner with the aid of the Winchester in the hands of those aggreed and aggrieved. Time has demonstrated in the Negro story—"history repeating itself,"—that the "turn again the other cheek" teaching, false in the principle, cowardly in the practice, degrading and disappointing in results is large responsible for the passivity and the subse mative endurance for the condition of these unfortunate people. The American Indian was never a slave—was never cowed into passive submission while his home was despoiled and his people buried beneath an avalanche of wrong—could not be while a proud and peerless inborn freedom springs eternal in his savage bosom. He has ever fearlessly and uncompromisingly fought for his rights and imaginary rights, as best given him to understand them e'en though never secured short of the few, few feet of earth none could deny. Only a little way back, fighting and falling to rise no more, beside General Sullivan was a swarthy chieftain. He was my progenitor. All earth could not have made one of his kind a slave. One hour, one moment might have sufficed to settle the problem for eternity, as far as he or his were concerned but the conclusion could have meant only liberty for one taught that there are many things worse than death. This the result of his teaching and his learning. Teach every Negro to save, buy, own and become proficient in the use of the Winchester; teach him to deny and dey the righteousness and the truth of the promulgation and the promulgator of the doctrine of submission—of the sacrifice of his most sacred rights in the interest of peace. Away with the sophistry that pleads but peace for the pleader! Why plead for the Negro? Pleading is for pity, mercy, charity and those things secured only by appeal to responsive impulse. The Negro asks, nor needs, but his right, and rights are objects of demand. Like each of life's most precious boons, peace can be purchased at too great a price; and beyond the desecrated threshold of home, though the hallowed circle of that (CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.) JACKSONVILLE IN THE LEAD From a Standpoint of Negro Business Enterprises AS OUR REPRESENTATIVE SEE THINGS Write-ups and Talks--Beaming Thoughts on Business Transactions from Some of Our Interesting Business Men--Some Fair and Conclusive Points--The Detail in Brief. acksonville, Fla., Special to The Freeman. C. H. Fulton conducts a first-class grocery establishment carrying an extensive stock. He is a young man of business and energetic attainments. J. L. Usher dealer in fresh meats, vegetables and grocery has a stock of $3000 two delivery wagons, and employs four men. He has acquired $1000 worth of real estate P. A. Moore & Son, dealer in mandarin vegetables and fresh meats are doing a big business on Ocean street. They also conduct a stall in the city market Chas M Wanner is a recent acquisition to the business life of the city. He has opened a first class grocery. His start is up to date and it is to be hoped his finish may be likewise. Wm. T. Brown, conducts a wholesale and retail fish, oyster and general sea food business. He is an extensive shipper to the Nort and middle West. Four men are constantly in his employ. Floyd and Livingstone managers of the Union saloon cafe and restaurant are rapidly forging to the top. They have been in the business only two months yet have made rapid strides. Baxter's Vaudeville Theatre under the genial management of Mr. J. M. Robinson is quite a novelty and shows to packed houses nightly. The place is a veritable gold mine and headquarters for the Freeman. Many thanks for all courtesies extended. Joseph R. Thomas conducts a neat grocery business cor. Franklin and Pippins street He carries a first-class stock and under the watchful management of his wife is making a success. James' restaurant No. 103 Bridge street offers the best accommodations to the travelling Negro public of Jacksonville He has a place in the rear of his establishment where white customers are served and strange to say under these strange and diametrically opposite conditions from accepted customs serves no less than fifty whites at each meal In this man's house the Negro certainly comes first. Jas D MoLendon, is occupying the position of head clerk in one of the largest shoe stores on Bay street He at one time owned the business himself but sold out to the present firm. F. J. Acosta is sole manager of S H Metton's fish and oyster house. He has fifteen men constantly under him. He is but 28 years of age, modest and unassuming. J. H Blodgett, perhaps the wealthiest Negro in Jacksonville is kept busy overseeing the repairing of his immense property. He was appointed chief sanitarian during the Spanish-American war and during his absence his wife manage'd his saw mill, turning over to him $2600 net on his return. Truly the Blodgets are the black Rothchilds of Florida. He lost $16 000 in the late fire uninsured, yet only smites at his misfortune and has already rebuilt every house destroyed. D Samuel Orner, a hustling Baptist minister has hit upon a rather unique method of rebuilding his church. The new edifice will be called the Wm. McKinley Memorial church. The return of his letters from Washington and patriotic citizens show that he is not going to experience much trouble in his undertaking. Orner is a hustler from away back. The Florida Baptist College is a worthy and progressive institution. Professors Collier and Ewing deserve much credit for the work they have accomplished, together with Miss S. A. Blacker and the other teachers. I was nicely entertained during my visit there and will ever remember the sweet singing of Mrs. Petway and the college quartette, As for Mrs Petway, I can offer no plausible excuse for her absence from the stage. She is truly one of Nature's nightingales. Rev. J. Topley Marks, pastor of St Paul A. M. E. church is a staunch and consistent worker. He has one of the largest congregations in the city. He would not be without The Freeman. J. R Page of Apalachiota, District Grand Master G. U. O. F. was met in Jacksonville. Mr Page is a cabinet maker by trade, but is now serving the State as assistant deputy collector of customs at his home. John Natiel is the oldest and most THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. successful Stevedore in this port. He contracts for the largest vessels entering here and employs on an average of seventy-five men each week. Last of all and yet the Moses of his people in Jacksonville, I must mention Martin Ferguson. He is the most enthusiastic ice and wood dealer in the city and perhaps in the State. He is a philanthropist, moralist, evangelist and merchant all combining to make him one of the most thoroughly popular and best beloved Negroes in Jacksonville. Martin has accumulated considerable money and much valuable real estate. B. SQUARE'S "BLUSTER" Since the recorded history of civilization there can not be found such a seesaw record as that of the United States in the same given time. Take, for example, the civil and political changes in this country in the last fifty years (and fifty years is but a day in the rise and fall of nations). Fifty years ago, in the year 1851, this country was then as now, united (? with the South in the saddle. The South at that time as now formed but a small portion of the country's white population and still smaller part of its liberal and progressive brains; the South believes in "State Rights" then as now and opposed Constitutional Rights as now; asked to be "let alone" as now; in fact the grand fathers of the present white men of the South were as lawless as those of today. *** There was a "Negro problem" then as now and after much war-like debate, and treasonable threats covering a period of ten years or so, the South concluded to pull out from the union of States, from a slave-holding country of their own and upset things in general. This attempt to destroy the country fired the hearts of the loyal men of the North, who during the '60s convinced their white Southern brethren that the United States was a country and not a confederation of countries. In 1871 found the South whipped (but not subdued) and a new civil and political order of things. The loyal back man and his disloyal white master in the South, had exchanged places and for a time the letter of the Constitution was carried out. The white South was forgiven and taken back to the National fireside. As soon as it was warmed like the snake in the fable, it commenced to destroy the results of the war and to establish States rights (so called) in violation of the United States' Constitution. *** To day the South has gained by unlawful legislation, all it lost with the sword. It has overthrown the results of the Civil war which cost the loyal portion of the country, millions of treasure and rivers of its best blood. *** If it was disloyal in 1861 to attempt to destroy the Constitution of the United States with the sword is it not equally disloyal to destroy it it in 1901 by legislation such as has been enacted in every ex-rebel state in the South? *** This is the question of the hour. It is not a "Negro problem." It is the Northern white man's problem. Does he want one white man's vote in the South to count in National legislation twenty or thirty times as much as his? If not, reduce the Southern representation in Congress. Who dare predict that this country will not be, ten years hence "one of the people, governed by the people for the people and so to stay for ages hence? Let the power of the Negro press be felt at this much needed hour; let the "Colored American" of Washington continue its cartoons; let the Freeman and New York Age, continue their fearless editorials against Southern disfranchisement; let our ministers continue to denounce the crime from the pulpit; let our writers continue to write about the high handed outrages; let us all do our part to keep the fact before the white voter of the loyal portion of the country that he has a problem of his own to solve of far greater importance to him than any so-called "Negro problem" If this problem is solved along the lines outlined by Congressmen Moody of Massachusetts, and Crumpacker, of Indiana, it will go a long ways towards solving the so-called "Negro problem." Don't forget to try to make some one who is poorer than yourself happy Christmas. Don't forget to renew your subscription to The Freeman. Don't forget to practice what you preach. Don't forget to try and make the coming year the best and most useful of your life. Don't forget to pay your honest debts. Don't forget, "Tom," to "tattle." With glib tongue, phant and warm, With gestures beaming with grace. An orator stood on a public stage, Giving advice to his race. Twas glib, glab, glab. Twas gib, glab, glab; From the time the tickets were sold, Then glab, glib, glib. Til the tellers had counted the gold. The market is glutted with "great" colored men. All ready and willing to teach. But we, as a people, stand sadly in need Of leaders to practice—not preach. B. SQUARE. 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. CITY BY THE LAKE Chicago Special to The Freeman. Are you a subscriber of The Freeman, if not, why not? The Freeman is now publishing more Chicago local notes than any other paper in the city and it has three times more original matter than any other paper in the city all for one dollar for a year for the next 30 days. Subscribe now, W. Forrest Cozart general agent 253-29th street. Send in your news items. WAYMAN CHURCH. Rev. Daniels preached last Sunday and received one new member in the church. Dr. L. M. Findwick of Englewood preached in the evening. Teacher's Board met Tuesday night. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. The ladies sewing Circle met at Mrs. J. H. Bell No. 70, Walton Place Thursday evening; Friday evening Class meeting. Brother E. R. Edwards leader. NORTH SIDE NOTES. A grand benefit given by Class No. 2, for Herman Baptist Sunday School at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cook, 173 Wells street Dec. 17, admission 10 cents. Mrs. L. Ducker is teacher of the above class and invites all friends to attend. Mrs. S. E. Alexander of 260 N. Clark street gave a musicale on Thanksgiving evening which was well attended and all enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Chas. Haywood of 261 N. Clark street is on the sick list. The North Side Sunday Club fired a hot shot broad cast at the Hon. H. Gray Lucas and now it is "Brer" Lucas move. The Baptist Institute meets at Hermon church Dec. 17. All are invited as some very interesting papers will be read. Mr. W Duncan, President; Miss Alexander, Secretary. A lively time is expected when the 21st ward colored club meets This club is also divided and there is going to be something doing when Greek meets Greek. Mr. "Will" Bell the popular second waiter at Seavers Cafe, resides at 110 Erie street. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lawrence has removed to 128 Siegel st. Rev. J. H. Green is still on the sick list. Golden Gate Lodge, No. 43 A. F. & A M. meets every second and fourth Thursday at their hall 55 N. Clark st. Mr. Samuel Kime conducts a first-class shoe shining parlor at 1277 Clark street near Sherman place. Mr. Kime is comparatively a stranger on the North Side and desires to meet some of the politicians and especially members of the Hamilton Club. Miss Emma Williams, secretary of Hope Fountain 1470 of the Grand United Order of True Reformers has been ap pointed stenographer to the president of the True Reformer's bank at Richmond Va. and leaves Dec. 28 to assume her duties on Jan., 1st. Miss Williams resides at 378 Orleans-st., and her many friends are planning to give her a grand reception before her departure. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Dr. A. J. Carey, one of the most successful and popular ministers who ever pasted a Chicago church has entered upon his fourth year at Quinn Chapel under circumstances which indicated that this year's work will even excel his brilliant record of the three years past. This means a great deal when it is remembered that at the last annual conference his reports showed over eleven thousand dollars had been collected during the year for all purposes. Last Sunday witnessed the close of his Thanksgiving rally, and the trustees' treasury was richer by six hundred dollars. Too much credit cannot be given the faithful bands of noble women who are identified with this church and who work unceasingly for its good. The Stewardesses' Board is presided over by Mrs D. E. Sublett, the Deaconesses' Board by Mrs M. J. Davis, the Organ Mite Society by Mrs J. A. Warren, the Kindergarten Association by Mrs Estelle Peacock, Anxiliary Bord No. 1, by Mrs M. C. Early, No. 2, by Mrs J. E Lineberger, No. 3, by Mrs W. E. Lelineger, No. 4, by Mrs Killebrow, and No. 5, by Mrs D. E. Tyler. These ladies are all supported by an earnest corps of assistants in their respective boards and are accomplishing a great work. Mrs J. N. Croker, the wife of our esteemed physician has been confined to her bed several weeks with a serious illness. Prof. A. J. Wade of Alcorn College, Mississippi, spent several days in the city this week the guest of Quinn Chapel and Tuesday night he appeared, with the same subject for a text at Mt. Pleasant, Ia. He returned to the city Wednesday and Thursday afternoon preached his usual mid-week sermon. The Rev R. A. White of the Englewood Universalist Church will address the Men's Sunday Forum at their Ladies Day Meeting Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. "Big Jim" Parker will be at the Institutional Church Thursday the 19th. Big Citizens committee of which Ex-County Commissioner Ed. H. Wright is the chairman, is making the arrangements for the affair. Col. Jno. R. Marshall will preside and speeches will be made by Harry C. Cummings of Baltimore and Jno. Maynard Harlan and Adelbert H. Roberts of Chicago. Many of the most prominent men and women of Chicago are behing the movement to tender Mr Parker this testimonial and will serve as Vice Presidents at the meeting. The Eleventh Annual Session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held at Tuskegee, Alabama, February 19th and 20th. These annual sessions are accomplishing great good in the way of influencing the Negro farmers of the South to acquire property, to get out of the one-room cabin, and to take more interest in the education of their children. Reduced rates are usually granted by all of the railroads so that persons interested in studying the Negro Problem at first hand can have a chance to be present at these annual sessions without undue outlay of money. Booker T. Washington. Principal of the Tuskegee Institute, is the promoter of these conferences and extends a cordial invitation to the public at large to be present at the next session in February. HENDERSON. 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I have given your treatment a thorough test and the TWO BOOKS IN ONE Send for Terms. Price of either book ABOVE, $1.00. CONTENTS OF THE HISTORY OF NEGRO RACR. Introduction: Beginning of slavery in the colonies.—The New York colonies; Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut; New Hampshire and Maryland; Delaware and Pennsylvania; North Carolina and South Carolina; Georgia—Habits and customs of Southern colonies. Negro soldiers in Revolutionary times. Negros, Heroes of the Revolution. The War of 1812. Efforts for Freedom. Liberia. African Americans. The War of 1861. Emancipation. Examples of Underground Railroad Work. Slave population of 1880. The War of 1861. Employment of Negro soldiers. Fort Pilow. Around Petersburg. The Crater. Incidents of the war. The end of the war. Reconstruction, 1865–68. Progress since freedom. Religious progress. Educational progress. Financial progress. Some noted Negroes. Free people of the colony. Pen pictures of the daring charges made by Negro soldiers at San Juan, El Guayo, and around Santiago. Corporal Brown killed at his post while firing a cannon which knocked over the block house and saved the Rough Riders. Sergeant Berry, the colored soldier who was first to raise the American flag on San Juan Hill. The glowing tributes of McKinley. Negro leaders. The War of 1861. Organ advocates Negro others. Antonio and Jose Maceo, Gomez, Mime Cismeros and the Culinary. The Negro pymaster in the army. The Negro poet, Paul Lawrence Dunbar. "Eddie" Savoy. The colored man who outwitted the diplomacy of the Spanish Minister at Washington, etc. QUESTIONS EVERY PERSON OUGHT TO KNOW.--All answered in the History of the U.S. in the War of 1861 against the American war. 2. What now many colored sailors were killed in the destruction of the Battle of Fort Sumter? 3. What colored sailor was about to marry in the S anish-American war? 4. 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He has had a long and wide experience and has learned more men how to wait table than any other headwaiter in that section. Mr. Grant's motto is neatness, cleanliness and good behavior. Mr. John Danridge, who has been captain of the watch for several years has been promoted to second, succeeding Mr. C. O. Johns, who resigned to accept a janship at the National Exchange Bank. Mr. Grant has twenty-three waiters in his employ, as follows: John Dandrige, second. John Dahlgren, second Clarence Latherne, Thomas Brantch, E. Walker, W. Burnes, John Burnes, H. Warde, J. Brown, James Bowman, Mr. White, H. Jones, B. Samuels, D. Moore, William Berger, linen man. H. James, F. Woodson, George Pryor, N. Goins, D. Bosler, coffee man. W. Terry and C. Ruffner. Thomas H. Frames, headwaiter at the Knutsford Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, writes that he has been engaged as headwaiter for the New Angelus Hotel, Los Angeles, Cal. This will be glorious news indeed, as it has been reported that a white crew would be put in the Angelus. Mr. Frames deserves much credit for securing this house for the colored boys. Thomas, old boy! you are a peach. C. Saunders, formerly employed as waiter at the Ryan Hotel, St Paul, Minn., has gone into the catering business in that city. Mr. Saunders resides at 304 Seventh street. Engene Mehl, formerly one of the proprietors of the Ryan Hotel, St. Paul, Minn., is steward at the Lakewood Hotel, Lakewood, N. J. Lee A. Walker, formerly of the Eastman, Hot Springs, Ark., late of the Palm Beach and Catskill Mountain hotels, will be headwaiter at the New Windsor Hotel, Jacksonville, Fla., this winter. J. T. Lee will again be in charge at the Chamberlain Hotel, Old Point Comfort, Va. A. E. Jenkins, late with the Bailey Catering Company at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, N. Y., is now at the Hotel Ruffner, Charleston, W. Va. Mr. Jenkins is one of the executive committees of the H. & S. W. A. John Whalls of 239 Chicago avenue, Chicago, is employed at the Hotel Majestic as house plumber. He was formerly at the Great Northern as plumber. Mr. Whalls has gradually worked his way up and on the first of January will be installed in a new position, which will be very pleasing to his many Northside friends Johnny always was a hustler from a-way-back. In Chicago J. H. McGhee claims that he escorted a certain Northside beauty to an ice cream parlor sometime ago and only had but 50 cents—but he will never do it again. The colored waiters of the Plankinton are well pleased with Mr. W. P. Comes as manager. He is up to-date Mr. Lew Elligan, more familiarly known among his associates as "King Dodo," has resigned his position at the Plankinton, where he was employed in the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUST officer's hall Bea Thompkins is giving general satisfaction at the Plankinton as third man. The Plankinton has hung up its $5 prize for the nearest and cleanest waiter again. M, C. Moore was the lucky man for November. All the American plan hotels will go on the European plan in the near future. It is all left to the Plankinton and Pfister hotels. It will not hurt the colored waiters in the Cream City, as all of the hotels out of twelve run white waiters in all their departments, and it will simply be a question of time with the Plankinton whether it will be colored or white waiters. J. J. Miles received a letter from Mrs. William McKinley in acknowledgement of his telegram of sympathy upon the death of her husband. President McKinley. When a guest enters the Ryan hotel, St. Paul, Minn., he imagines that he is at the Plankinton upon seeing so many ex-waiters from the Plankinton. Mr. V. Shelton. of Wyoming, Minn., spent Thanksgiving in the Cream City. Mr. Shelton is a member of the Head and Second Walters' National Benefit Association. Messrs. Thomas Frazier and George Huston of the Chittenden, Columbus, Ohio, who have been on the sick list, are now able to be up and around again. The doors of the new cafe at the Neil House, Columbus, O., have been thrown open again, making it one of the finest places of its kind in the State, and the boys are showing the public that the colored waiters are up to the standard in European service. The Thanksgiving dinner was a grand success, and each house tried to outdo the other. George Richardson, who is vice-president of the H. and S. W N. B. A for the State of Ohio, is now located at the Chittenden, Columbus, O. Henry Smith has returned to Columbus, O., from Louisville, Ky., where he has been visiting a sick sister. Dallas Clay had the pleasure of serving a very distinguished party from his home, way back in Galloway, O. One of the best societies that was ever organized in Columbus was organized Friday evening, Dec. 6. It is known as the Colored Waiters' Benefit Association. Between thirty-five and forty waiters met at 138 E Chestnut street, all determined on the one issue, and that was to organize. This was the first meeting of the C. W. B. A. Mr. A. B, Dallas, of Atlanta, Ga., made a good impression with his well trained voice and scholarly address. This society was organized for the purpose of taking care of the sick, burying the dead and to builu up the standard of the colored waiters. It is to have its own signs, pass-word and grip, and intends to spread its branches throughout the entire country so that the colored waiters may know each other wherever they meet. This organization will not only be a benefit to the hotel fraternity, but will be a power in society, and should be received by every man, woman and child with outstretched arms. Long live the C. W. B. A. A. L Harris and Thomas McGee was elected president and secretary of the society The following is an extract from a paper recently published in the Hotel World, Chicago, Ill., by E. C. Holland: 'The American plan hotel, especially in the larger cities, is fast becoming a thing of the past, and is fast being succeeded by hotels conducted on the European-plan The white waiters have been as rapidly replacing the colored waiters, because of the lack of education and experience of the latter in handling the various checking systems, which are necessary for the waiters to understand to give satisfaction and good service in the European-plan dining-room For this reason the Negro waiter has been disqualified in many cases. Another reason is that many of them (meaning the Negro waiter) do not take the proper interest in their work and seem not to have the energy and ambition of their white brother. While this latter cause disqualifies many of them for service in the better grade European-plan hotel.' Is this a fact? If so, should the hotel fraternity be apprised of this condition? No! There are truths in the business pursuits of men, as in the lives of individuals, which we should refrain from acknowledging.—Leon H. Thompson, Sidewaiter, Kansas City, Mo. Agents Wanted. Active, energetic young men or women can secure employment as agents for this paper by writing the editor of this page or to The Freeman. Liberal commission will be paid. Mobile, Ala. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis Ave., Mobile, Ala. Can You Miss Bargains Like These? A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Its Management Being Investigated by an Expert--Recklessness is Being Developed--A League of the General Officers, as Found by Dame Rumor. It is not with any spirit of the "I told you so" disposition that the announcement is made that the Board of Publication of the A. M. E. Church was forced to choose between the threat of the creditors to close the Concern and ask for a receiver or to remove the Business Manager, R. H. W. Leake. I am again writing in response to a request and this time, at least, am at liberty to state the reason for the request. It is said that certain general officers formed a league one object of which was to gain control of the next general conference by booming Bishop Gaines and making him the leading figure and by getting under Bishop Turner, Tanner, Salters and Lee and electing such delegates in their districts as could be controlled by the league and thus create a force that could defy the rest of the general conference however made up The rumor became that the purposes of this scheme were chiefly two, first to make secure of the retention in office or the elevation in certain instances, of favorite persons to the episcopate. It is but natural that the better element of the church should be shocked to hear such news and to think that such characters had already gained places of influence. The other purpose of which rumor spoke was the protection of those who should seize the advantages of their positions to lay up a comfortable nest egg. Many facts are in our possession which will not be made public unless the good of the church requires it others will be made public for that very reason. The Publication Board has formulated charges against Dr. Leake which include dishonesty. An expert was engaged to examine the affairs of the Book Concern. The disposition is to keep secret the findings but it is already known that the expert has reported many glaring irregularities. Criminal proceedings are not, however, to be anticipated if by any means avoidable. It has been threatened that the removal of Dr. Leake will lead to a split in the Connection. It seems to be decided that in such an event those who become rebels will be given a chance to show cause for standing by a Looter of a department. Long ago Bishop Turner created a sensation by writing that the "church is in the throes of death." The superficial thinker might believe this now but the truth is that the church has come to the point where a whole gang of robbers and looters and tricksters are about to be ousted from power forever and the church will take on new life. The throes are those of a new birth. Bishop Derrick is the most heroic figure of African Methodism of to day. He is the President of the Board which has been the first to act in the behalf of the connection. There are some board Presidents who are so deeply in the mire that they are unable to act. We know them and keep tab. If the Church is to split in order to protect any wrong doer or set of wrong doers, the quicker the better. 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Some of the Southern papers and politicians despairing of success unless inroads are made into the solid Negro vote of such States as Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia and a few others, where racial feeling does not run so high, are doing their utmost to convince the Negroes that they are a great political power if they but knew it. Yet at the same time the practices of this very section, as they concern the Negroes, are such as to deter Negroes from voting on the issues before the general public rather than basing their political action on racial prejudices. The macedonian cry of help will be a long one unless the South learns to let up in its petty tyranny. Its influence not only serves to make more effectual political and racial estrangement in the South, but its influence certainly affects the 15,000 coveted Negro votes of Indiana as well as those of other States contiguous to the solid South. The great law of sympathy prevails in such matters in one race in much the same manner as in another. And after all this very much opposed political solidarity of the Negro vote has had something to do with his present political and civil status. It is being proved by transpiring events North or South that these latter day racial misunderstandings owe their rise in but very small part to the political predilection or political activities of the Negroes unless it be successfully maintained that political elimination in the South means political reckoning for what may have been considered perverseness in the Negroes for so steadily voting for "de pahty dat freed us," rather than voting for "de pahty dat feed us." But it appears that that issue has been done to death along with the cry of Negro domination. These have given way for the last in the series, social equality. A white writer writing on this subject says he is opposed to having things go ad lib between the races in this country because one drop of Negro blood resulted in a Negro, and at that rate 'iwould be but a short while before all the white folks were "niggers." So the race question has staggered past the political stage and assumed a different form which can be best met by political solidarity as a means of preservation on part of the Negroes, since the species of secession, as a rule, is inflicted through politics which strikes down civily in striking down politically. The Republicans North have shown signs of chafing under the accusation that they owe their fairly all to the Negro vote. Some of the papers have taken great pride in pointing out the fact that past results would have been quite the same if the Negro vote had not been counted—cut out—independent. The argument is to show that the Republicans are not so dependent as many think. All of which is to prove the futility of a Negro party whose advertised intentions were to relieve the Republican party of some superfluous "big head" over its continued successes to which the Negroes continuously contributed and continually got left. No signs of a Negro party has been sighted on the political horizon, but at the same THE FRA AN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPE time the 15,000 voters do not care to be counted "a dead head in the enterprise." It is true enough that the 15,000 not 30,000 as some of the papers have it, could not have changed the result of several elections, had they acted independently, but just switch them on either side and they have a voting "capacity" of 30,000, which could have worked wonders providing the white vote had stood "pat." The Negroes are undeniably the balance of power in the State of Indiana. Statements to the contrary will be considered bearish. The Democratic party of late years, in the North, presumably in sympathy with the Southern wing, has been freezing out many of its Negro supporters in hopes of, presumption again, making a white man's party North. In the language of Cardinal Richelieu, where the skin of the lion fails it must be eaked out with the fox's. The Democrats took to cunning, hence their plight. If they had stuck to their program of courting the Negroes in Indiana instead of beating them off by irreconcilable actions they would have been better off. Even the astute Taggart lent himself to the scheme and, to presume again, to test the thing in this, his best experimental year. The Negroes have great regard for Mr. Taggart regardless of his Democracy. He has proven worthy of that regard in other than vote getting times. The younger regime, the new Democracy, has not much in common with the Negroes, but if they hope to win they must get better. The last municipal campaign of this city was an excellent illustration of the "new idea," which was to force the Negroes on one side with the hopes that race prejudice would more than make good the loss. It may be that the "new idea" will still be employed, but it will not work in Indiana. They must come clean, free of jobs of that kind. Many and many a Negro voted with the Democrats before these latter days of indifference, and would do so again if they would take down that infernal sign "Negroes not wanted." Its folly to rail at Negro solidarity and at the same time; on with the pressure! But, if they can stand it, "on with the dance!" The Indianapolis World is all wrought up because some of the Negro Republican editors do not call the President to account for failing to specifically call the attention of Congress to that order of crimes known as lynching. Webster's dictionary, after defining what is popularly known as an anarchist as one who advocates the overthrow of civil government, then gives the definition of anarchy; absence of government, etc. Lynching is a species of lawlessness that has a tendency to render the laws useless and the courts simply institutions that cumber the land. Those who make up a lynching body are as much anarchists as those who seek to destroy the very head and front of the government because of their imaginary ills. The country has as much right to be freed of one class as the other. It may be that Mr. Roosevelt, with this broad sweep of intellect has classified the evils in the same order, and when addressing one included the other. We say in advance of our esteemed and ever watchful contemporary that the President needs no apologists in us. We rely on his broad common sense reinforced by his education and acquaintance with men and affairs to take care of the country as well as it is possible for one in his position. If lynchers will not understand that they are anarchists then the resident has a tough proposition on hand. Hon. Lectured Crawford, one of the two Negro members of the Georgia Legislature, is dead. He had served several terms in the House, and at one time made an excellent race for the Senate. The legislature took appropriate action touching his death and appointed an escort to accompany his remains home to Darien. The respect shown the late Mr. Crawford speaks exceedingly well for the Georgia Legislature. These little incidents will count as well as others not so favorable to the race. It turns out that the case of "discrimination" against Booker T Washington by the hotels of Springfield Mass, failed to stick. Mr. Washington denies it, the hotels deny it. Springfield has always took great pride in honoring Mr. Washington in every conceivable way. "A Race Without a Country" is the title of an address recently delivered by John N. Abby, M. D., D. D., at Washington, D. C. It is published in pamphlet form. The subject is a very courageous admission of a "condition" which should not be advertised too extensively, "a race without a country." The author, from the subject matter, is not deeply in love with his text for he endeavors to show under what conditions the races could dwell together in harmony. A race without a country, it seems, should be looking out for one right away. Patriotism is the ground work of all successful peoples. The Spartans knew nothing else. The Spartan mother's sterling advice was: "Bring your shield home again or come home dead on it." The lesson, stoical as it is, is beautiful, teaching the highest form of patriotism—the love of country. Shall we have none of this to sink home the heroism of defended fireside? Word comes from Moose Jaw, Canada, N. W. T., that that country is the Negroes' Eldorado. Mr. John W. Bush, formerly a notei man, says: "We don't know we are colored. We have a scramble every week for The Freeman—only one comes here—to see what the colored people are doing down in the States" He goes after big game up in the king's dominion. Mr. Bush says he has 5 000 bushels of wheat at 75 cents. He says "that beats side waiting." Mr Powell has 7 000 head of cattle and horses, not 700, mind you He was once a side waiter, but he can now buy the hotel. A bank run by colored men is the next thing on the program. Colored men from the South can do well here. They can get free homes from the government. Prof. David R. Lewis, of Hampton Institute, Va., will be married to Miss Ida Mae Jordan, of Woburn, Mass., December 25 They will be at home in Hampton. Va., after that date. Mr Lewis is well known in Indiana. He formerly resided in Greenfield, where his parents still live. He has relatives in Indianapolis. He is an estimable young man, and with all due respect to the bride, we congratulate her. Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana, in his bill to reduce Federal representation in Congress, especially that of the Southern States, has convictions and courage sufficient to express them. But it is clearly evident that his bill is not appreciated by those on whom he must rely to get it through. This apathy on one side and downright opposition on the other gives no room for hope of a succeedful outcome. Admiral Schley stands well with the people at any rate. They are sometimes mistaken, but generally right. The truest admirers of Admiral Sampson certainly do not hope to see Schley counted out altogether. If he is a liar and a coward, as reputed, the country is willing to have the navy and army made up of such individuals. The Pythians have established a bank at Richmond, Va., where they expect to do a general banking business. Richmond is the home of the great order of True Reformers. It has a bank also These institutions ought to prove help ful. Col. W. A Pledger, of Georgia, is now chairman of the Republican State Committee of that State. The colonel is a Republican from way back. It will be interesting to study his line of action under the new political circumstances Richard Crooker, better known as the "Tammany Boss" is at French Lick Springs, Ind. He is on no political mission whatever, so he savs He is with Mr T Taggart, the Democratic Moses of Indiana There is no telling what is going to happen Mr. Geo L Knox is home again after a very successful lecture tour through the Southern States. He was very much impressed with the section of country through which he traveled and the hospitality shown him. We are under obligations to P B. Lankford for one of the first copies of his "The Belle of the St. Louis World's Fair March," which is published in the interest of the proposed colored musical library of the St. Louis World's Fair 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 Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge have been assigned to very important committees. It bespeaks their importance in the country and their favor with the President The holiday number and The Freeman one year for $1.00 Manufactors Shoe Co. 342,346,348 Massachusetts Ave. HOLIDAY SHOE BARGAINS Our Christmas favors are extended to all in the form of the Lowest Prices in Indianapolis — People aren't hesitating, either, where to go for Holiday Shoes and Slippers. Bargains are more numerous here than ever before, simply because we were forehanded in our buying and the people get all the benefit. COME IN THE MORNINGS. 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New styles $3, $4 and $5 Shoes, $1.98 $2.48 Men's Slippers Men's Sample 75 and $1.00 Slippers..... 48c Men's Sample Slippers, all leathers, black and tan..... 75c Ladies' Storm Rubbers All Sizes 25c Such Values Never Known Before in Ladies' Shoes ☒☒☒☒☒☒☒ ENTERPRISE HOTEL BUILDING STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbite" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be unclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Norz-Professionalis and others should be in mind that all letters, etc., in tran it between the United States and Canada, must be prepared, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE.--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. Hunter, Mrs. Ada Kinney, Mrs. Bessie U Walker, Miss Daisy Wade, Mrs. Eva Brown Miss Oma Carter, Mrs Nanow Fernando, Mrs Bea Harris Miss Beste Harris Miss Eliza Alston, Kid Avery, Dan Armstrong, J H Barbour, Berni Bembury, Ben F Bernier G Brewer, Pearl Brinker, J C Brown, Richard Brown, Henry Bryant, Frank Carter, Kid Caster, Francis Cotton, Anderson Cromwell, Jay Cromwell, J. A Culligan, J. T Eckard, J. A Erdwards, Thos F Fernando, Jas Fainch, Tom Franklin, George Gauss, Oscar J George, J E Gilner, Glen Gilner, Julius Harris, Clemo Harris, Geo O Harris, James H. Harris, W. H Harrison, Hugh 2 Harrison, Brosse Houselle, S. W. Hughes, J. W Johnson, William E Keth, Thos. Kitchie, N. T Kennedy, T. W McQuillan M Mohn, W. A. Massinge, Harry Mason A L McQuillan, Henry McFadden, John McCerver, Howard Oliver, Prentice Perkins Perrin, Frank Perrin, Sidney Pittman, John Price, J W Red, W H St vens, Augustus Simpson, Fred Smith Norris Shaw, the Great The Foster Thompson, R Sol Wilbeck, Henry Wilbeck, Louie Wright, L J. L Williams Lewis Williams W. H Washington, Dan Wilson Richard L Wbster, M D West, J D Walker, Frank Joplin, J W 1900 -ROUTE- A RABBIT's Foot COMEDY Co.—Lakeland, Fl. Dec, 21; Buckingham Theatre, Tampa, 23 Indefinitely. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS.—Salem Oregon Dec 16; ashland, 19; ted Bluff, Cal 28; Chicago, 21; Marysville, Cal 29; Sacramento, 20; Vallejo, Ojai, land, 27, 28. RUGHARS & PRINCLE'S GEORGIA MINSTERSLS—Idaho Springs, Col. 14; Lajunta, 17; Lamar 20; Trinidad 21; W. I. SWAIN'S ORIGINAL NASHVILLE STUDENTS Boone Iowa, 19; Nevada, 23; Marshaltown 24; Tama, 25. WILLIAMS & WALLER, Louisville Ky., Dec 21 George A. Swan sends regards to the Fountain City Quartette. **** Harry Fidler sends regards to the profession, hoping that the boys are finding warm dressing rooms. **** The Black Patti Troubadours are receiving favorable press notices from papers throughout the West. John Rucker, the Alabama Blossom, is making the hit of his life with the Black Patti Troubadours. * * * E. J. Burton, leader of the Famous Alabama Quartette, sends regards to the Fountain City Quartette and says "Doc., I have not forgotten that silk shirt vet. --- Chas. Watts, of the Georgia Minstrels sends regards to Dick Thomas, Clarence Powell. Tom Logan and all friends in and out of the profession and says to Tom—"Drop a line and catch a fist." Tom Logan sends regards to Rusco & Holland's companies, Plunk Henry and Eddie James and desires John Green to remember that while "A Rabbit's Foot" is nice, "a chicken's foot is mighty fine I tell you." A grand musical reception will be tendered Messrs Williams and Walker and company at Louisville Dec 24 The affair is under the auspices of the colored professionals of that city and promises to be a grand affair Geo W Quine, manager of the New Orleans minstrels writes that C. N. Barge, for three years manager of the No 2 band, is dead. They met the new show, the Stafford Bros Minstrels, under canvass. Their street parade made a nice appearance. Geo. Tichner, the prince of colored comedians and producers is now with Stetson's Western U T. C company putting on four new acts. Each act is original, each song, each dance, words and music is written by Mr Tichner also a new idea of cake walking by Mr. Titchner, which is simply grand. Dan Washington, stage manager for W. I. Swain's Nashville Students writes that they have a nice lot of people and THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the show is alright. P. G. Lowery is the same old drawing card. Our prima donna is Miss L. C. Haynes, a graduate of Fisk University and lately returned from abroad where she starred for Loudin's Jubilee Singers. Kansas, City, Mo., Notes:—Geyer & West's Minstrels are making good this week at the Wigwam and have been engaged for another week. The "In Old Kentucky" company are at the Grand this week, Kansas City, Kan. B T. Smith's big company of Ethiopian star's consolidated with Sprangle's & Wright's big Clorinda company were at Fifth-st Opera House, Dec. 19. This company numbers over 20 people. A grand masquerade drill at Alexander's Hall, Dec. 12, given by the little folks of Kansas City, Kan. Notes from the "A Rabbit's Foot" company:—"We have been out 12 weeks very successfully but owing to business relations of Mr. Pat Chapelle at Tampa Fla., he will be compelled to take his show in at the Buckingham Theatre for an indefinite period. The Buckingham will open Dec 23 with the famous "A Rabbit Foot" comedy company indefinitely. We have cancelled, this week over 150 places through, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, N. Carolina, S Carolina, Virginia, Tenn., and Kentucky. Mr. Chappelle will be pleased to hear from friends at the Buckingham, Theatre, Tampa Fla. --- Wm Hallback writes from the Mascotte Theatre, Tampa, Fla., the following: "Everything is running smoothly as we have given the manager and patrons an entire change of program every week. We have organized a stock company carrying 150 after pieces, sketches dramas trios and skits. The show last week was a strong one indeed. A three act drama entitled "A Pack of Cards," staged by Misses Jessie Thomas, Kitty Brown and was a big drawing card all the week. Tom Logan is at present our stage manager and he is a mighty fine fellow I tell you. All are well and send regards. The following is from Professor Henderson Smith: Chicago, Dec. 12, 1901. Editor The Freeman. Dear Sir:—Since my arrival from Australia 16 months ago, I have conducted a Professional head-quarters in this city but have now sold my business and will give up possession on the lst of January 1902 when I will once more be seen on daily parades with some reputable company, as I have never been connected with anything else. So boys, who have bee with me before, look out, "Pap" will be in the field once more. I have done fairly well and when they came to Chicago I always tried to make it pleasant for them. I shall endeavor to give Williams and Walker a royal reception as they will be the last colored company here before I close out. Hoping all the profession and friends Merry Christ mas and a Happy New Year, I remain as ever. HENDERSON SMITH Augustus Stevens writes from Allen Quine and Oakes New Orleans' Minstrels:—' Our company is in mourning over the loss of our dear beloved friend C. M. Barge who died Thanksgiving day at his home in Chattanooga. Teen. Mr. Barge was one of the oldest members with our company and he was a perfect gentleman and was liked by the entire company, from the managers to the canvass men, Mr. Frank Hansett and Briggs Bennett late of the Sherman Orchestra, joined our show at Waco, Tex Mr. Hansett is a trombone player and Mr Bennett a cornet player. Mr. James Fernando, our baritone singer has been on the sick list but is much better now. Regards to all friends. Harry Royston, proprietor of Royston's Moving Picture show, writes: "I closed my season following street fairs in Rockwood Tenn., Dec. 1 and will spend the winter at my home here in Knoxville, engaging in a little business. Mr Chas Scott, a member of Chappelle's "A Rabbit Foot" company closed with that company and arrived home this week. I received a letter this week from J Harry Martinett, of the American Students who are filling a successful engagement with Johnson's American Colored Minstrels now in Scotland Martinett, Wallace and nine other members of the company joined the grand order of Free Masons in that country, recently. My best regards to Hugh Hancock, of "Have you seen George" fame, also George and Will Lonas. I will be pleased to hear from all friends on and off the road with best wishes for your continual success. E J. Luney, please write. Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels:—We are still in Colorado doing the same old business, playing to the capacity of the houses. With the shrewd ideas of our business manager in advance it seems almost impossible to have loosing business as nothing is left undone where he goes along, followed by the level headed manager, Mr. George A. Tryser. With them, we feel that we can not suffer defeat. It is not necessary to mention the roster of our company. We have none filled with egotism, no kickers, no sore heads of any kind which are destructive to any association of this kind, we therefore, with such a collection of people living together as one big family can expect success. Jas H. Wilson cornetist, is still with the big show and has just composed a march called the "Diamond Kings" dedicated to the diamond wearers of the Georgia Minetrels, who are many, the same becoming a great fad with this company. The boys are investing heavily, so much so that the orchestra don't seem to care whether there are any lights in the orchestra pit or not. They figure to save the Williamette Club much expense at their mustache ball, Xmas, which will be their banner event of the season. The club had long anticipated having this entertainment in Kansas City or Topeka but this has suddenly been changed to Las Vegas, New Mexico. They expect a "never to be forgotten" time with some of the beautiful Mexican belles, as a great many of our boys speak the Mexican language fluently. Mr. Lewis Craft is certainly making a screamer out of the song, "Go Way Back and Sit Down" the entire company being astounded at his powerful effect with this song. Our band is composed of such timber as needs no reference to the public, as the old proverb reads, "We know a carpenter by his chips" taking all in all the show, band and all manages easily to keep bad notes from the press. We wish all a Merry Christmas. Notes from the Slayton Tennesseean Jubilee Singers:—"If there be anybody that wants to get at least a faint idea of what Noah went through when the Lord caused a fall of forty days rain on the earth, let him come now to this section of the country through which we are now travelling I say, come now for this is what is called the rainy season out this way and it is by no means a misnomer for it rains continually. At this time of the year rain has become so habitual that the inhabitants pay no more attention to it than a fish does to his watery surroundings. In the Eastern and Central parts of this country rain has a powerful effect on the doings of humanity but out here it is a powerless, insignificant quantity. Were a man or woman in this rainy belt to say he was not going somewhere are not do something because of the rain, he would be looked upon as demented. Thus you see that despite the continual rains our business remains uninterrupted. The "open sesame" to the purse of the public in show business here, as in the East is "please the people." Our Quartette is doing effective work and is a drawing card. A gentleman who stands at the top of the musical profession in Portland remarked after a concert which the quartette alone had given at the Y. M. C. A. in that city: "That quartette songs with more precision and a greater unified effect than any quartette I have ever heard. They are so well balanced that it is nothing short of marvelous. The voices seemed to have been made for each other." While in Portland we met the Black Patti Troubadours and saw their opening performance. The show is a very good one. Their first act is furiously fast. Nothing drags; from the moment the curtain rolls up everything moves with plenty of snap and ginger. The surprises of the performance were the work of little Ida Forcen who is as clever a performer as ever faced a footlight; the Watts who left the audience screaming and John Rucker who had an unparalleled up-todateness, so far as the colored profession is concerned in his work. His humor is clean and side-splitting. His parody on the recent Schley-Sampson controversy, telling Sampson "To go way back and sit down." was strong and to the point. The choruses could be better balanced and have a weeful need of a good tenor. the star acquitted herself in her usual manner although her rendition of "Honey, Stay in Your Own Back Yard" and songs of that kind are entirely out of her line and should be let severely alone. The quartette was very tame and added nothing to the excellence of the performance. NEGRO PROTECTION abode be but the shelter of a humble cabin, the sacred line should be drawn. Teach the Negro that he has no higher mission than to live for the rights divinely and humanly his—for the rights of his home—to die for either, or his manhood Teach him there is no prouder place for a freeman to fall than in defense of the prerogatives and privileges none have the province, and none should have the power to deny—no more fitting place to die than at the stake, flinging de-fiance in his death song at the robber of his rights and the despoiler of his home. Teach him this, and the solution is at hand, and is his. For there is no more potent plea for justice than a frowning line of glittering guns, ready to speak in unmise taken tones for the cause they represent and defend, even though the faithful light behind each magazine be clad in sable skin. Remembering that the pendulum of fortune often vibrated between Patriot and Traitor are determining the title of the Father of His Country. Give him these, teach him this, and the province is his, the mission the lot of the lowliest of earth, to contrive and maintain, in its fullest and only sense the purport of the grandest instrument her proudest people have planned or penned—the rights it has guaranteed but is powerless to give. Ever remembering that, while the constitution warrants much, it never renders more than its beneficiaries demand and exact. The Negro is more than tortunate in his champion. No abler mind has watched his feeble ways; no more potent pen has pleaded his cause; and none so richly deserves his gratitude. With tens of thousands of other eyes I have followed your inimitable plea in peerless effort in his behalf, and prize every copy of the "Bystander's Notes" beyond the paper's weight in bright and crisp greenbacks. So, and thus, will I watch and wait, and trail your powerful pen until it wears the goal that shall terminate the wish that I could make every Negro an Indian. GEO. E. POWELL. Interesting Notes. Houma, La., Special—The many readers of your great paper will, doubtless, smile again and again when they learn that the Hon. Geo. L. Knox visited Houma on the 28th inst. Mr. Knox and his associate Chas. H. Stewart were met at the depot by the Revs. J. W Recorder, pastor of the Little Rock A. M. E. church of Houma, and C. S. Collins, A. B., pastor of the Mt. Zion B. C. of Houma, and were driven in a very fine carriage through the principal streets of the town to the cosy home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Baker. Here the sage Publisher of The Freeman and his companion lodged and received the best treatment during their sojourn in our town. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have long since learned to make it pleasant for those who chance to stop under their roof. At 8 p. m., the Hon Geo L. Knox was accompanied to the Mt Zion B. C., by Z. D. Scott, C. S. Collins introduced Mr. Knox to an audience of the very best people of this community. Mr. Knox delivered his lecture, "The American Negro and His Possibilities" to the delight of all who heard it. The lecture made plain the fact that Mr. Knox has made the Negro a special study. He has learned the Negro's weak points as well as his strong ones. Let us thank the Almighty again for such men as the Hon. Geo. L. Knox. The reception committee to Mr. Knox were Revs. J. W Recorder, S. D Oselen, J. C. Smith, Dr H. H. Ford and Chas. H Penilton, Principal of Houma Public Schools. The arrangement committee were B. D. Walker, Houston Griffin, T. J. Williams, Principal of Ellendale Public School, Josuna Campbell, J. W. Winder, Z. D Scott, and Henry Franklin. Mrs. M E Jones of Morgan City presided at the organ on the night of the lecture. Mrs Jones spent two days in our town this week and was the guest of Mrs. Mary Franklin. Much Impressed Editor The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Sir.-Mr. George L Knox, Proprietor of The Freeman, delivered an able, wise, thoughtful, and inspiring lecture here last Wednesday before our teacher and students. In fact, it was one of the best lectures ever delivered at Normal, full of so much practical and sound advice. This says much for Mr. Knox as scores of the ablest men in America have spoken from our platform. Mr. Knox has a broad, deep, lofty philosophical grasp of race conditions, and the relation of the races which should be heard by every man in the country. It is full of truth and justice, but devoid of error and wrong; full of loyalty to the South and the Nation; full of love and helpfulness, and absolutely free from hate and prejudice. He talks like a sage and philosopher, with no thought of rhetorical or oratorical display. And yet, the simplicity of discourse made it grandly eloquent. His lecture should be printed and scattered broadcast among all people. The students and teachers at Normal are always warm hearted towards visitors, but no visitor has ever received more warm-hearted attention than Mr. Knox did to-day. Physically and mentally he is a "grand old man." W. H. COUNCILL Normal, Ala., Dec 13. News Notes. Columbus, Ga., Special—There was a marriage of unusual interest at the home of Mrs. Eliza Tarver on 4th Ave., last Thursday evening The contracting parties were Miss C. C. Stafford and Mr. Monroe Welborn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Porter Miss Stafford is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jack Stafford of Shack, Ga. Mr. Welborn holds a position with the Central R R. Both young people are very popular and have many friends to congratulate them. Mr. L. T. Dunn of Dawson spent a few days in the city last week Dr. C. D. Bell will spend the holidays in Tuskegee at the Normal School with friends. Subscribe now for The Freeman at the reduced rate $1 per year. Col. John Dawson was in the city Saturday. The ladies of the Kindergarten will have a Bazaar at R. R. CHURCH'S AUDITORIUM MEMPHIS, TENN VAUDEVILLE SHOW Every Night. Now booking shows for this and next season. LEW HALL MANAGER. WANTED QUICK FOR NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS Two Good Comedians that are capable of working Ens and doubling in Acts. Write quick to GEORGE W. QUINE Beaumont, Texas. TICKSTIVOLI Opened Dec. 20 MEMPHIS, TENN--New Show every week always want good lady singers and dancers Johnson and Reid wire SI De Soto Street, Memphis, Tenn. J. ED GREEN, Manager. ARTHURL PRINCE Slack Wire Artist en route with W. I. Swain's Nashville Students. their hall during the holidays. Mr. Walter Young a very popular young man of Columbus who recently moved to Birmingham, Ala., died in that city Monday Dec 9. The body was brought to Columbus for interment. He has a number of relatives and friends who mourn his loss. Miss Annie M. Williams, of Atlanta, one of Miss Staffords attendants is the guest of Miss Julia Anderson Second Ave. Supreme Lodge COLUMBIAN BROTHERHOOD Mobile Notes. Mobile, Ala., Special.—The most important event of the week was the appearance of the Hon. Geo. L. Knox, publisher of The Freeman the greatest Negro Journal in the United States and his secretary Chas H. Stewart. The distinguished gentlemen were met at the depot by Mobile's representative colored gentlemen Messrs. A. Boyd, C. F. Johnson, Dr. Riley and our correspondent J E Lewis, with a beautiful pair of black steeds and landau with rubber tires donated by Mr. A. Boyd, one of the principle colored undertaker's and after dining, and a little rest, he was drove over the city to view the sights down in Mobile. In another beautiful turnout the gift of Mrs. A. N. Johnson the popular undertaker of the city escorted by Mr. C, F. Johnson and Dr. Riley. The lecture was one long to be remembered by those who heard it was the best that they ever heard and would like for Mr. Knox to come again. Those that heard the lecture were the Elite's of the city, and the better class also after the lecture a fine banquet was set at the residence of Rev McEwen by the ever popular Dr. Riley who acted as caterer. Among the distinguished guest present were Messrs. Jas Peterson, C. F. Johnson, Woods, Ira Trew, Packer, Shaw, Dr. Wilkerson, Roger H. Williams, T. N. Harris Russell, Owens, Rev McEwen, Mr. Adams. Miss Sallie Banks distinguished herself by singing, "Hello Central Give Me Heaven" at the Bethel church concert in a plain and distinct manner. Mr. Alex Randolph the popular Mixoligist at Child's bar is down in bed very sick with pneumonia. We congratulate Mr. Jao Floyd on his headwaiter left on the 9th to accept a position as headwaiter in Birmingham. Largely Attended Montgomery, Ala, Special—Hon Geo. L. Knox, arrived in Montgomery, Friday morning Dec. 6 and spent a very delightful day in this city in visiting the many schools and business enterprises of the colored people of this city and delivered his lecture at Dexter Ave Baptist church, Rev. W H Mcalpine pastor which was very largely attended. Macon News. Macon, Mo., Special—Miss Maggie Pleasant came home Saturday night on the account of being ill. Mrs. Ella Houston left Saturday for Hannibal Mo., where she will spend her holidays with her son Johnny Houston. Mrs Fanny Brown of Macomb, Ill., is here visiting her aunt Mrs Noel. Mrs. Mary King spent Thanksgiving here with us. Mr. Abe Brown died at his sister Rachael Eix on South Ruby street Funeral services held at the A.M.E church Sunday, conducted by Rev. W.T. Oshorn. Freeman Stations Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The most popular of all Negro journals, the Freeman, can be secured at: Ideal hotel, 417 N. Cherry street; Kelly's restaurant, Maxwell passage; Davis's shoe shop, 313 Ash street; Brown building of H. Cole; Palace of Surets, 117 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street, Master Goodman; B. Z. Eakin, general agent and reporter, 512 Ce dar street, 'phone 334 Ring 4. Supreme Lodge COLUMBIAN BROTHERHOOD OF HONOR Chartered by Kentucky Legislature of 1885 and in active operation now in many States. Large benefits paid week- ly—large local membership It is an order that promotes the interests of its members at home or in the business world, encouraging thrift and enterprise in the race generally. The Banking Division is prepared to invest your savings, no matter how small, with profit. Any person of sound health and of good habits between four (4) years and fifty-four (54) years of age can become members—special terms for older persons. The fee for joining is not less than $1.00 nor more than $2.00. The following interesting table tells its own story. Five cents per week gives a child $1.00 sick benefit and $15.00 at death. Ten cents per week gives an adult $2.00 sick benefit and $30.00 at death. Fifteen cents per week gives an adult $50 sick benefit and $45 00 at death. Twenty cents per week gives an adult $4.00 sick benefit and $60.00 at death. Twenty-five cents per week gives an adult $50 sick benefit and $75 00 to $100 00 at death. Fifty cents per week gives an adult $10 00 sick benefit and $150 00 at death. All pay the same and receive the same benefits. When it is inconvenient to attend the lodge room, you may certify or of membership, financial cards, charter and funeral furnished on request. No extra charges. The order will buy you a home to cost between $300 and $2,000 allowing you to pay for it on less than renting terms—just as paying dues in a lodge. No foreclosure owing to sickness nor temporary loss of work; the order according to its mottoes will protect its members $2.00 per week for sickness and $30 for funeral expenses for 100 per week. Beautiful funeral ceremony. For more information about joining the society, write to Supreme Secretary C. B. H. 931 W Jefferson St., LOUISVILLE KY. THE FREEMAN IN CHICAGO Copies of the Freeman are on sale at the following places: S. C. Montgomery, 5542 Lake avenue. G. B. Georgeson, 2106 State L. Greenberg, 623½ W. Lake. Mrs. Fransen, 1917 Archer avenue. W. H. Goetz, 411 36th L. A. Harris, 360 30th M. M. Martin, 267 North Clark J. E. Turner, 5615 Jefferson avenue E. H. Faulkner, 2938 State A. F. Tervalon, 2826 State T. B. Hall, 281 29th C. Hughes, 135 North Clark W. H. Monroe, 486 State J. E. Lewis, 1204 State Ed. Felix, 368 30th Street. G. W. MacMilien & Co., 77 E. Harrison. J. L. Love, 336 27th street. Harris and Dixon 336 E 30th street. C. C. McLain, 4902 State. Cole and Alley, 2811 State Miss M. Granger, 2940 Dearborn Have you failed to renew your subscription. throught 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. NEWS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PUBLISHED BY Simpson Chapel, Indianapolis, Indiana REV. EDWARD L. GILLIAM, EDITOR INDIANAPOLIS NOTES. The Deaconess Hospital, which is to be built by the M. E. Church in this city, will cost about $300 000, and will be one of the finest and most complete in the country. The Junior League of Simpson Chapel will assist in building one ward. Simpson Chapel will contribute $25. Bro. G·L. Knox is a member of the Financial Board. The Milkmaids Convention was a great success, and will be repeated at an early date. The members of the Sewing Circle are loud in their praises of Mrs. Gilliam, whose idea it was, for her careful and painstaking management. Every member of Simpson should have the Christmas number of The Freeman. It will be the greatest number ever issued, and will contain articles of especial interest to our church. The Trustees of Simpson and the pastor have agreed upon the fourth and fifth Sundays in this month as Trustee Rally Days, and ask for at least $250.00. Let every member respond. Presiding Elder Sissle has already begun his last round of Quarterly Meetings, and is much encouraged at the outlook. The editor has been invited to deliver lectures at Anderson, Logansport and Terre Haute. If he can be induced to do so the Epworth League will arrange to have President Knox deliver an address on his observations and experiences in his recent trip through the South. Due announcement will be made, should he consent. It will be a rare treat. The rocker given the pastor by the Church Aid Circle is a thing of beauty, and is highly appreciated by him. The "Charmed Garden" by the Sunday-school at the Christmas entertainment, Superintendent Bybee says, will far surpass any exhibition of late years. The Woman's Home Missionary Society is preparing to do active work through the winter, and will materially assist the Epworth League in its work. REV. E. A. WHITE, Presiding Elder Maysville District, Lexington Conference. Presiding Elder Maysville District, Lexing ton Conference. GENERAL NOTES. The work of our Methodism in Africa, under the supervision of Bishop Hartzell, is growing at a gratifying rate. The latest statistics of the Liberia Annual Conference show 3463 members, 2,812 Sunday school scholars, with 331 baptisms last year. Active measures have been taken to establish a Theological department in connection with the College of West Africa, Dr Camphor being engaged in securing the necessary amount for an endowment of a theological professorship. The work of our West Africa College is inspiring. In addition to this college we also support the Cape Palmas Seminary, the St. Paul's River Industrial School and thirty-three day schools. There were in attendance at these day schools last year 1,228 scholars, of whom 523 were natives. The M. E. Church does not stop at talk, but by her works shows her interest in the race. The M. E. Church, through its Church Extension Society, has received and disbursed over six million dollars, about two-thirds of which has been available for donations to aid poor congregations in erecting buildings. Within the United States there have been some ten thousand churches aided by this society. Our own Lexington Conference has received aid for more than two thirds of our churches, either by donation or loan. No one should permit the Associated Press report of the Missionary meeting in Pittzburg, a few weeks ago, to cause them any uneasiness as to the attitude + . + THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER of the M. E Church towards the colored members. While there are, no doubt some persons within the church who would be glad to be rid of us, the majority is standing squarely upon the doctrine of "the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of man." The Board of Control has asked the Epworth Leagues to make this "Missionary Year," and have laid out two mission study courses. It is to be hoped that there will be a hearty response from the chapters within the bounds of the colored conferences, many of the whites having already gone actively to work, and we cannot afford to lag behind. In the recent land rush out in Oklahoma a big tent, bearing the inscription "M. E. Church," was very quickly pitched in Lawton and ready for operation. The old church is always in the front rank. The F. A. and S. E. Society has appropriated the sum of $131,000 for the educational work of the church in the South for the year 1901-2. Rev. Joseph Courtney, D. D., of the Lexington Conference, has been elected as one of the representatives of the Board of Managers upon the General Committee of the F. A. and S. E. Society. OWENSBORO, KY. The revival services at the M. E-Church closed last Sunday with ninety additions to the church. There have been 108 accessions since April 1. Rev. Joseph Courtney, D. D., the Presiding Elder, was present and held the Quarterly Meeting, The sum of $176.39 was raised at this meeting. Quite a number of presents were given to Mrs. Dolle Lewis in appreciation of her services in the revival. We feel that the Lord indeed is using this Godly woman to the tearing down of the stronghold of Satan and sin. The pastor and his estimable wife were also remembered with a nice hat and many other articles of use. The pastor is looking forward to Christmas morning, and expects to find his stocking well filled. This is the banner town in this part of Kentucky. It is the largest leaf tobacco market in the world, and has dozens of the largest tobacco factories in the United States. The streets are crowded with wagons and business is on a boom. Dr. White of Lexington, Ky., came to our city about three months ago and opened a first class drug store and up to date has filled more than three hundred pre-criptions The Berry Bros. are doing a splendid tailoring business in addition to their excellent printing establishment. We have two first class groceries, and in almost every line of business our people are represented. Drs. Moreland and Peters have been here a number of years, and rank up with the best physicians of the city. We are much pleased with The Freeman, and its weekly apearance is looked forward to with pleasure. HARDINSBURG, KY. Mr. Jerry Tabor died after a few days' illness, and was buried from Talbott Chapel. The funeral was attended by Mr. John Tabor and others from Louisville, Ky. Dr Moreland, of Owensboro, and Mr Abbie Modoc, of Rockport Ind., were in the city a few days. Mrs J. L. Franklin has been quite slick, but is improving. Thanksgiving day was observed in a befitting manner. Services in the forenoon. Prof Robards read a paper on the "Origin of Thanksgiving." The young men of the McKinney Club, Felix Hamilton, captain, donated two fine turkeys. An excellent program was rendered at night under the direction of Mrs. Franklin, Profs Riley and Robards. The Harvest Home Supper netted $18 30, and was under the management of Mrs. Jennie Pyles, Almona Hamilton, Mollie Roberts, M. Lyons Mattle Payton, Cora Hawkins, Margaret Board, Bros. Lon Beard, Jordan Tabor, Anderson Pool and Felix Hamilton. The Epworth League has awakened to new life, President of Spiritual Department Maria Riley, and of the Literary Department Miss Rosa Heston. The program on Thursday night last was interesting. The debate between Messrs. Riley and Robards was much enjoyed. Bro Robert Wilkinson's class led in numbers on Sunday last. We are greatly pleased with The Freeman, and have several pleased The subscribers and more promised. The Freeman has awakened quite an interest in this town, and we very highly appreciate the opportunity of reading the valuable and interesting matter that is weekly presented to us by the editor of this page. CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. The Freeman may be had each week FROM POVERTY TO INDEPENDENCE! How an Energetic Colored Lady Gained a Home and Independence. Her only capital a few dollars and her own confidence, Mrs. Eliza D. ——, of St. Louis, tells her own story in the following letter, so well described in her own words. Her name is not published by her own request. She writes as follows: My Dear Friends: I have just received your last ship- ment of OZONO, and thank you for your promptness. I feel it my duty to write and thank you for what you have done for me. I will never forget the day I received your letter. I was at work in the wash-tub. I had been washing for a living all my life. It was hard work with but little pay, and I was hardly able to make my living. The letter you wrote me told me that you had a great Hair Tonie called OZONO, that would straighten Kinky Hair. I must say I did not believe what you wrote, but after a while I received another letter from you which fully convinced me of your honesty, and I made up my mind to try your great Hair Tonic OZONO on my own hair, which was quite kinky. I made up my mind that if it did my hair any good that I would take up the agency, as I was tired of washing, and it brought me nothing but a mean living, so I sat down and wrote you a letter and sent you $1.00 for a complete OZONO Hair Treatment. It was not long before you sent it to me, and I commenced its use at once. I saw an improvement in my hair at once, and I could almost feel it growing. Well, in a few weeks I had the best head of hair in this city, and I was overjoyed, so I wrote and told you I would take the agency and sent you $3.00 for goods. In a few days I received another Letter from you. I was overjoyed to receive the goods by express. I was not long getting ready to commence my work, so I got my satchel ready and started out to sell my goods. I found the people anxious for an honest Hair Remedy, and I showed them my own hair, as I was a walking advertisement, and they could see what OZONO had done for me. I found canvassing very pleasant, and I sold all the goods I had that day, making a clear profit of $3.00, and I could have sold $20.00 worth if I had have had it. I sent you $6.00 for more goods, and sold all of that in one number of the Freeman. We would urge our agents to make a special effort to secure subscribers and to send in their orders early. The Freeman in Eastern part of Kentucky is gaining many friends, all to whom I have presented this valuable and interesting copy speak favorably of its information as being directly beneficial to our race. L. W. Stanton, Owenton, Ky. A dog, hitched to a lawn-mower, stoped pulling to dark at a passer-by. The boy who was guiding the mower said, "Don mind the dog; he is just darking for an ex cause to rest. It is easier to dark than pull this machine." It is easier to be critical than correct; easy to bark than work; easier to burn a house than build one; easier to hinder than help; easier to detroy reputa. tion than construct character. Fault finding is as dangerous as it is easy. Anybody can grumble, criticise, or censure, like the Pharisees, but it takes a great soul to go on working faithfully and lovingly, and rise superior to it all, as Jesus did.—Christian Commonwealth. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave. tsburg, Pa., every Saturday. Our holiday offer—The Freeman dur- ing the month of December one year $1.00. ```markdown ``` I was at work in the Wash-Tub. I received another Letter from you from Mr. C. H. Hunter, Hotel Ramsey, and will contain news items of interest pertaining to the citizens of this thriving little city. Bro. Hunter writes that he highly appreciates The Freeman and hopes ere long to have it introduced into the homes of many of the people. The editor congratulates the good people of Crawfordsville in having Bro. Hunter in their midst, and in the words of the average obituary, would say "Our loss is their gain." ANDERSON, IND. Pastor Fletcher and his faithful officers are working heroically to relieve the church from the burden of debt, and are meeting with gratifying success. The editor spent two very pleasant days in our midst last week. We expect him to lecture for us during the holidays. PRINCETON, IND. The revival closed with five conversions and ten additions The church is doing grandly, and Pastor Harris and members are greatly elated. Mrs. Harris is spending a few days visiting old friends in Greencastle. OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION The pastors and members of the Lexington Conference will find themselves greatly benefited by the Christmas BEFORE. AFTER. day, making a profit of $4.50. I then was able to buy a large order, on which I cleared $18.00, and ever since then have been buying from you in 12 dozen lots, and making from $25.00 to $40.00 a week with ease, and from working in the wash-tub I have come up to this point: I have nearly paid for my own house. I enjoy the comforts of life. I dress well, eat well, and enjoy life. All of this your OZONO has done for me, and I advise every colored man and woman to write to you and get your agency, as I know they will prosper and rise in the world just like I have risen in the world. Truly yours, TO THE PUBLIC. You can do the same as this lady. Any active, energetic man or woman can earn big money selling our celebrated Toilet Articles. They please everybody and sell to all. Write to us at once, and we will send you a letter telling you how you can make money I sat down and wrote you a Letter. day in and day out. The people will bring money to your door. We know that our preparations will do all that we claim for them, as evidenced by the many thousands of testimonials we are receiving. You can make more money selling our goods than you can at ordinary vocations; all of our agents are doing finely. 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When he was twirling the ball for the New York team he received a salary of $6000 per year. Martin Duffy defeated Otto Sieloff in eight rounds at Oshkosh, Wis., Dec. 5. In a previous battle Sieloff had defeated Duffy and the latter longed to even matters which he did. The bout was scheduled to go eight rounds and up to the sixth round was anybody's fight, but in the sixth Duffy landed a stiff uppercut that took Sieloff's measure for the count but he rose in time and managed to stay the limit but was very groggy. Duffy was given the decision which met the approval of all. * * * Clarence Forbes and Kid Abel fought a six round draw in Chicago last week. * * * It is reported that Champion Jeffries has decided to give Tom Sharkey another chance as there is practically no one else for him to fight. Heavyweights are scarce. Bob Armstrong the giant colored heavyweight has been playing luck lately. 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Hours of study will tell letters must contain sta ps for answers. M. S. M. B. MARTH 246 West 31st NEW YORK CITY. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ing of Bob that piloted Corbett on to victory. When the gloves were brought Bob took Corbett's right glove and gave it a strong twist which caused a protest from the other side but it was too late as Bob had broke the hair right over the knuckles of the right hand and it was this right hand that sent the "Terrible Terry" to dreamland and created a new champion. Suppose that Bob had not broke the hair in that glove, why Corbett's blow would not have been hard enough to put the "terror" out. Boxing bouts are again being pulled off in Chicago. Nearly every night these bouts are being pulled off and still there is no protest from any one. In many cases the participants have little or no training and of course under these circumstances are not fit to box and is in these kinds of fights where an accident of serious nature is liable to occur. But just as soon as a fight between two well known scientific boxers is arranged then is a howl, "Stop the prize fight. It would disgrace the fair name of our city etc." As is well known no fighter in a fight for the championship has ever been killed or seriously injured as they are always well trained for the occasion. It is said that Dave Sullivan will be Corbett's next opponent. "Gentleman Dave" may not be able to "deliver the goods," but Corbett will certainly know that he has had a fight when the contest is over. Benny Yerger is very anxious to arrange a match with Corbett but there are plenty of other fish for Benny to fry before he reach the big "un." If the fight between Corbett and McGovern is a fair example, George Dixon, the chocolate colored boy of Boston, is not so much of a back number after all Dixon had only recently went 10 rounds with Corbett at Denver, although Corbett received the decision, it is said that Dixon should had a draw. --- Colored jockeys seem to be a thing of the past. Set your mind to ruminating and recall the good old days when Isaac Murphy was the king of the turf, fol lowing close in his foot steps at one time or another were Stovall, Barnes, Simms, Williams, Jones and others. * * * Joe Childs, the big colored heavyweight of Chicago, is now in Los Angeles, Cal., trying to arrange a fight with some of the Pacific coast heavyweights. * * * Jacob Schaffer, of Chicago, defeated George Slosson, of New York, in the latter city recently as the world's champion billiardist. * * * It is now announced that Dave Sullivan and Terry McGovern have been matched. * * * Benny Yerger and Joe Bernstine put up a well contested six-round bout in Chicago, Friday night. Jeffries is anxious to meet Fitzsimmons or Sharkey, but the other gentlemen are not in a hurry to attack the champion. "Dutch" Thurston won from Charles Burns in the first round on a foul in Chicago last week. "Buck" Montgomery, the Chicago stock yard giant, defeated Tom Carpenter of Boston in six rounds, last week, in Chicago. Carpenter expected a walk over, but had sized his man up wrong. They say that Montgomery is a coming fighter. Terry McGovern like all other self-conceited champions has at last set up an excuse as to why he was defeated. Terry says it was not Corbett's blow that put him out but it was the striking of his head against the floor. Mr. McGovern failed to explain, however, how that a gentleman of his ability would allow his head to be bumping against hardwood floors. Perhaps Young Corbett could explain that part of it. The base ball magnates are getting their heads together, and will formulate plans and rules for next season. Racing Dates for 1902. Lakeside Jockey Club, April 15 to April 30. Worth Jockey Club, May 1 to May 24. Chicago Jockey Club, May 26 to June 6. 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- surely unpacked on receipt of 50c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address AGENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY SELLING THIS WONDERFUL PREPARATION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS Harlem Jockey Club, June 7 to June 29. Washington Park Club, June 21 to July 19. Chicago Jockey Club, July 21 to August 2. Harlem Jockey Club, August 4 to August 16. Chicago Jockey Club, August 18 to August 30. Harlem Jockey Club, September 1 to September 13. Chicago Jockey Club, September 15 to September 27. Harlem Jockey Club, September 29 to October 6. Worth Jockey Club, October 7 to November 1 Lakeside Jockey Club, November 3 to November 20. Crescent City Jockey Club closes March 15. New Louisiana Jockey Club, March 17 to March 22. Little Rock Jockey Club, March 24 to March 29. New Memphis Jockey Club, March 31 to April 23 Tennessee Breeders' Association, of Nashville, April 24 to May 3. 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WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS One's interest in gloves naturally increases along toward Christmas time. Gloves make an always ac.ceptable gift. That this glove stock should be provided with every attraction, and a perfect equipment is eminently right and reasonable. The best gloves are here, and salespeople who are a ready help whenever there is a question of size, style or purpose. Each pair of gift gloves is inclosed in a special glove box, with a card which reads as follows: "These gloves are exchangeable for any other size or shade desired if brought back to us in a salable condition before January 1, 1901."—L. S. Ayres & Co. Dent's Gloves Of fine French kid wear, with 3-clasp fasteners; $1.50 pair; white, blue and every fashionable color in any size. Dent's Crown Quality Dress Kids, generally recognized as the world's daintest dress glove for women, $2.00 a pair. Dent's mannish Street Glove for women, in new tobacco browns, $200 a pair. These have two large clasp fasteners. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman—One Year $1.00. Rev. E. A. White was in the city this week. William Porter, of Cincinnati, is in the city. The Rev. B. F. Watson has returned to the city. Miss Mayme Burris has returned to her home at Knightstown. The Rev J. W. Carr has returned to his home at Savannah, Ga. W. A. Dean and Miss Virginia Stewart were married Dec. 18. Mack Byrd spent Sunday in Richmond, the guest of Miss Julia Rowe. Rose of Sharon Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Brown, at 1128 Scioto street. The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Naomi Cook, in Fayette street. The ministers' meeting was held at Simpson Chapel, Wednesday morning, at 10:30. Mrs. Mayme Quinn, of Knightstown, is visiting her mother and sister in New Jersey street. The Church Aid Circle of Simpson Chapel was held Wednesday afternoon at the church. William Taylor, of Tacoma, Wash., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green last week. Bishop Grant returned to the city Monday and will spend the holidays at his home in this city. Creole braids to match any hair Knox Hair Parlors. Room 22-23 Big 4 block Elevator 7, S Meridian. 2t. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at 1024 Market street, the Wheeling Company's store, Wheeling, W. Va. George L. Knox returned last Saturday from several weeks spent on a lecture tour through the South. The Rev. E. C. Booth, presiding elder of the Chicago district, will spend the holidays with his family in this city. Try our brunette face powder. Knox Hair Parlors room 22-23 Big 4 block. S. E. Cor. Washington and Meridian. The Flora Grant Mite Missionary Society met with Mrs. Robert Alexander, 1614 Yandes street, Thursday afternoon. The Entre Nons Club met at the home of Mrs Ella Williams, 1725 Columbia avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Progressive Social Club was entertained by Mrs. Flora Hayes, at her home 908 East Seventeenth street, Thursday afternoon. Try skin clear to remove pimples blackheads and liver splotches. Room 22-28 Big 4 block, S. E. cor. Washing. on Meridian. Price 500. 2t. Remember the old folks at home—they will appreciate a Christmas present like The Freeman for a year and it will cost but $1 00. Huston Butler formerly of this city was assaulted Dec. 11, by three colored men in Kansas City, Kans., but not seriously hurt. He is employed by the Chicago and Alton railroad. Wanted to know the whereabouts of William Wood colored. Born in Albemarle Co., Va. Came West in 1870 was a Blacksmith; last heard from was in Arkansas 1880 age 50. Address me at, Buxton, Ia., Rev. Wm. Wood. The students of Harvard University have elected Roscoe Conkling Bruce senior orator of that institution, by a vote of 269 to 100 for his only opponent. This is giving honor to whom honor is due. The great hearted young men of THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Harvard have no time for squeamishness that seeks to overlook merit because found in unexpected places. Miss Nora Roberts and her brother Ezra will spend the holidays with their parents at Kokomo. Mrs. Addie Martin and daughter Thelama left today for Columbus, O., to spend Christmas. The Pro Tem Calanthe Court met at $10\frac{1}{2}$ East Washington street, Thursday evening. Miss Lizzie Anderson, of Jamestown, N. Y., will spend Christmas in the city, the guest of Mrs. Allen Simms. 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. WANTED Barkeepers and Porters to send for free samples and premiums lists. HARVEY CHEMICAL CO., 216 N. Fifth Street, Layette, Ind. $1.00 The Freeman for 30 days commencing Dec. 1, $1.00. Ladies This is Your Time. The one sending me the best add for Webb Indian hair tonic which remove all scalp diseases stop the hair from falling out and permotes the growth. For 1902 I will send you a valuable New Year's present providing you will pay the Express on it. Write names and Express office plainly. J. S. Webb, Little Rock, Ark., 1421 W. 15th St. Ninth Presbyterian Church. Rev. H. A. Gibson, pastor. A rally is set for the fifth Sabbath in this month, at which time we hope to raise $100. Special music is being prepared for the occasion, to be sung by an enlarged choir. "Inflamatus," will be sung, both morning and evening by twelve voices, Mrs. H. A. Gibson soloist. Monday night following a fine literary and musical will be rendered, by good talent. The pastor will preach next Sabbath morning. Subject, "The good news from a far country." Text Luke 2:10 Subject for the evening service, "God's word as the snow." Isa. 55:10. Words of Praise. Received, Dec. 7, 1901, from Louis Morris, Cinclaire, La —The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., Chicago, Ill., Dear Sirs—Your pomade is the best preparation Iever saw. It stops falling out hair and makes hair pliable and silky. Your hair pomade has no equal. Received Nov., 19, 1901, from Mattie M Reynolds, Brookhaven Miss., Dear Sirs—I must confess I never tried any preparation so excellent for the hair as your Ozonixed Ox Marrow so I send for another bottle. It is the only thing that gives life to the hair. Received Nov. 22, 1901 from Mrs. Fannie L. Williams, Cold Springs, Tex. Gentleman:—I am well pleased with your Ozonized Ox Marrow. It is all that you claim it to be; straightens the hair, cures Dandruff and stops it from breaking off. Please send me two more bottles. Inclosed find money order $1. for the same. See advertisement "Wonderful Discovery" in this paper for further particulars and order a bottle. It does the work just right. Mt. Pleasant News. Mt. Pleasant, Ia., Special.—Mrs. T. L. has been confined to her home on account of sickness. The I. K. S. Club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Grandison this week. Mrs. J. Taylor and daughter, Miss Hattie are visiting in Chicago the guest of Mr. Geo Taylor. Miss Hattie will remain the winter. Mr. Spencer Clark gave a dance at his home last week, a very pleasant time was spent by those present. Mr. E Berry is very sick at his home in the North part of town, with the consumption. The young ladies of the I. K S Club are preparing to give a skating party this week. It is rumored that a wedding will soon take place here. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind., Special —The Maconie Lodge gave a public installation Thursday evening Dec. 19, at A. M. E. church. Mrs. Charlotte Jefferson died and was buried from Second Baptist church Thursday last. Mrs. Jefferson was an old resident and was generally known. She leaves two sons and two daughters The Silver Leaf Club gave a drill and doll sale at A. M. E. church Monday evening. Mrs. Dunson and little daughter have returned to their home in Connerville after a pleasant visit with relatives in this city. Christmas exercises will be observed at both the A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches. Mrs Charles Bailey is entertaining her sister from Ohio. Agents Wanted. Active, energetic young men or women can secure employment as agents for this paper by writing the editor of this page or to The Freeman. Liberal commission will be paid. The people who marry in haste may repent in South Dakota. Brosnan'S ON WASHINGTON STREET Its On Your Mind. But you can't think just exactly what it is. You know its a Xmas present, that is all. We have what your lady friend likes. POCKETBOOKS, FANCY HOSIERY, SILK WAISTS, HANDKERCHIEFS, GLOVE BOXES, PERFUMERY, JEWELRY AND GLOVES. For your gentleman friend: SHAVING SETS, BOOKS. TOILET CASES FANCY UMBRELLAS, GLOVES, MUFFLERS, MEN'S NECKWEAR AND SUSPENDERS. The Brosnan Dry Goods Co. 6 and 8 West Washington Street. Permanently Cured antees to this effect with every treat- Glark's Asthm Asthma Remedy, malled on receipt of One dollar by the Clark Medical Co. Pittsburgh, Pa. M my rey answered that I should pamphlet telling about this great Asthma Remedy. Medical advice free to all who write Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 485½ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS Newark 19 74 - Old Phone 1-6490 THE MARKET Cotton. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 14.—cotton steady. Sales, 3,300 bales. Ordinary, 6.9-16c; good ordinary, 7.1-16c; low middling, 7%c; middling, 8c; good middling, 8%c; middling, fair, 8.11-16c. Receipts, 14,441 bales; stock, 314,600 bales. New York, Dec. 14—Cotton—Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 8%c; middling gulf, 8%c. Sales, none. New Orleans, Dec. 16—Cotton quiet and steady; sales, 5,100 bales. Ordinary, 6.9-16c; good ordinary, 7.1-16c; low middling, 7%c; middling, 8c; good middling, 8%c; middling, fair, 8.11-16c. Receipts, 14,149 bales; stock, 327,554 bales. New York, Dec. 16—Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8%c; middling gulf, 8%c. Sales, 2,900 bales. New Orleans, Dec. 17.—Cotton quiet and steady. Sales, 3,400 bales; ordinary, 6.9-16c; good ordinary, 7.1-16c; low middling, 7%c; middling, 8c; good middling, 8%c; middling, fair, 8.11-16c. Receipts, 18,904 bales; stock, 390,558 bales. New York, Dec. 17.—Spot cotton in quit. Niddling uplands, 8%c; middling gulf, 8%c; sales, 3,700 bales. Future closed steady. 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. Do you wish to make a nice comfortable income? If so, write for our catalogue of fast sellers—5 cents brings it. Business suitable for either ladies or gentlemen. The F. D. Greene Co. Department B. Glendive, Mont., P. O. Box 20. Colored men in the South or elsewhere with means are asked to carefully consider the following: A colored man of years of experience in every phase of the tobacco business—every possible out put from factory, desires to enter correspondence with a few colored men of means with the view of establishing a factory in Indianapolis, which place he considers an excellent field. Men having a few hundred dollars to one or two thousand desired as correspondents. Address "TOBACCONIST," care of The Freeman. Even the millionaire shouldn't scorn com. mon sense. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran led to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACRLIKE complex completion if used as a directed. Will be used on a person four or five shades lighter, and a mutilate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade ortwo will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin red, but it will be a beautiful maintained beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots re- gularly. Will be used on the color you wish. stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Mary of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., will come by express, 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that one our will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. The Children's Christmas CAN NOT be complete without something from this great Toy section. How can we tell you of all the novel things here in type? Much better to see them, or better yet, bring the children in to see Discriminating judges say there's no such stock in the city--very easy for you to find that out for yourself. Dolls. Books. Games. Toys Sporting Goods, Cameras, Musical Instruments, Velocipedes, Wagons, Rocking Horses, Shoefly, Railway Trains, Electric Toys, oh! a wilderness of things that "go," all worth seeing and buying. H. P. WASSON & CO. Holiday Presents Most Complete Line, Prettiest Goods, Lowest Prices OYS, DOLLS, Books and Games, TOYS, DOLLS, Books and Games, Photograph Albums and Frames, Brush and Comb Sets, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Manicure Sets, Shaving Sets, Fine China and Glassware, Statuary, Lamps, Onyx Tables, Jardinieres and Pedestals, Clocks. Canes Umbrellas, Opera Glasses, Fans, Fine Pocket Books and Chatelaines, Sterling Silver Novelies, Traveling Bags and Suit Cases, Willow and Woodenware, Etc., Etc. KIPP BROTHERS COMPANY Retail Department, 37 S Meridian St Open Evenings. CHARLES L. HARTMAN Furniture, Carpets, Stoves and Steel Ranges. 315-319 East Washington St. Opp. Court House Grocery. MILLINERY Mrs. H. M. Willits calls your attention to her fine display of millinery at 342 Indiana Avenue. You are cordially invited to call and inspect before buying. 20 years of experience. MRS. H. M. WILLITS, 336 Indiana Avenue Have You Rheumatism? If so why suffer? Many cures have been effected through the use of Dr. Whites' Gout and Rheumatic Pills. Years of experience in the treatment of various forms of Rheuma tism and Gout have resulted in the perfecting of this formula which is compound of vegetable extracts and other properties in this class of diseases. By mail 506; one month's treatment $100. J G WHITE, M.D. 16 S. Gratrot Ave, Mt. Clemens, Mich. CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS NEWEST STYLES... 49c TO $1.49 STOUT'S Factory Shoe Store, 318-830 Massachusetts Avenue. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Gwin Compton's fruit store 177 Davis Ave., Mobile, Ala MAJESTIC MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS. IS GAL. COMPLEX RESERVOIR WICKELED THE GREAT MAJESTIC A FEW MORE DAYS Consisting of seventeen pieces, worth $750, with each Majestic Steel and Malleable Iron Range sold THIS WEEK. THE MAJESTIC is the most popular Range sold in the city, being made of malleable iron and steel with air tight oven.....SOLD WITH OUR GUARANTEE. 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EN'S Sp we have about 800 Pairs o SHOES bought of ma it needed the ready cash and $4.00 values, you age of this at 50, with each THIS WEEK. hold in the city, being steel with air tight OUR GUARANTEE. specialties fts we have them Don't fail to give us a call. GUT ECO. INGTON ST. S Special oo Pairs of Men ht of manufactu dy cash They are dues, you get th We have about 800 Pairs of Men's Enamel SHOES bought of manufacturers that needed the ready cash They are $3.50 and $4.00 values, you get the advantage of this at $2.48 EO. J. MAR 26 and 28 E. Washington MAROTT ashington St. GEO. J. MAROTT 26 and 28 E. Washington St. We will continue to give a Beautiful Set of.