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Only 5 Days more until July 31. THE FREEMAN will Cost but $1.00 a Year. Subscribe Now THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 30. MOVING FORWARD H. F. SCHEELE, OF STAUNTON, VA., DISCUSSES RACE PROGRESS. IN ONE-THIRD OF A CENTURY! The Negro has Risen from Illiteracy and Destitution to an Eminent Position in the Educational and Commercial World-Pointed Facts. Human enlightenment and elevation, and the improvement of the moral, civic, social and economic conditions of a people or race are accomplished only with the passing of the centuries. Not by swiftly bounding leaps, but by inches, does mankind advance, and every inch representing the struggles, toils, and sacrifices and prayers of whole generations of heroic dead. The seed of such improvement are sown by one generation, the harvest is reaped by the generations that come after. Thus it is that we have come at the opening of the twentieth century to the lofty eminence on which we stand, of which we are, perhaps, less thankful than we are boastful. We stand on the shoulders of all the past generations and our boasted achievements are in fact only the small fractions that we have added to those who have gone before accomplished. "Line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little," is the eternal law of progress elsewhere as in spiritual things. History records no exception to this law. To the thoughtful mind it is a matter of wonder, however, if the future historian will not find one exception to the law here stated in the development of the colored race on this Western hemisphere. It must be either a very thoughtless mind or a mind filled with prejudice that can fail to see, or seeing, refuse to admit the extraordinary and phenomenal progress which the Negroes are making. At the time of their emancipation, a decade of a century ago, one who could read or write even in the crudest and most raditional way, was a rare exception and difficult to find. And they came out from their bondage not like the Israelites who spoiled the Egyptians loaded with goods, but rather like Job said he came into the world. Absolutely illiterate, absolutely penniless, absolutely homeless and almost absolutely without moral ideas or religious training and development. I will not say absolutely friendless, for admitting that they have oftimes been the victims of much injustice on the part of unprincipaled men, their former owners have always been their friends. But think of it! Five have their friends. They turned loose upon a land impoverished by the ravages of war, illiterate, homeless, penniless and with no moral and religious cultivation and training! Those of the white race standing on the eminence to which thousands of years of educational, religious, social, financial and economic cultivation and development had carried them, and surrounded by all the sacred influences of Christian civilization, with reveneration for the home and family, God's oldest fundamental institution lying at its foundation, did not and perhaps could not fully grasp the terrible meaning of a situation such as this. They expected too much of the Negro in his unstated state. They measured him by the white man who was the product of thousands of years of mental and moral culture. This greatly increased the sadness of the Negro's situation. Those among whom he had lived could not appreciate his lack of mental and moral development. Reasoning from the history of human progress—the slowness and difficulties with which it has been accomplished, the obstacles that have to be overcome, and the all known facts connected with the moral, intellectual, social, religious and civic enlightenment and elevation of a people one might well have concluded that this was a loneless situation. There have been many who have esteemed themselves wise enough to discover that such development was impossible to the Negro. But while they have been demonstrating its impossibility, the best elements of both races have been seriously, earnestly, prayfully and heroically pending to the task that in the province of good was set before them, and behold what wonders have been accomplished even in a third of century. That illustrate, pennilless, loneless people of thirty-five years ago, void of moral ideas and religious training and development, and having little appre ATTORNEY H. F. SCHEELE, Staunton, Va. See article, "Moving Forward," on this page. ciation of the sacredness of the family and home which lie at the foundation of all moral wellbeing, to day generally possess their own humble little homes; small they may be and with but few acres surrounding them, nevertheless about them are entwined their deepest and tenderest affections. Today we see a people who thirty-five years ago had never known the meaning of responsibility or how to provide for themselves in the smallest degree, pressing toward into the great economic struggle and engaging in all the trades and professions, having well learned the important lesson that the needful things of life and all its comforts are the reward of industry, toil, thrift and economy. With remarkable liberality they have divided their scanty earnings and given from their slender means till to-day their church steeples are rising beside those of their former masters in every town and village and on every country side. They are fast getting an educated and intelligent ministry, and are already well able to manage their own ecclesiastical organizations. Absolutely illiterate thirty-five years ago, but to-day their schools are numerous and their colleges, universities and seminaries are dotted all over this broad Southland and are presided over by men of high character, broad ideas and splendid learning. To know such men as Prof. Booker T. Washington, of Alabama; John G. Jones, Esso, of Illinois; Rev. Chaucny I. Withrow, of Virginia, and Dr. C. H. Woode, of Mississippi, is to be impressed with the fact that the colored race is producing its own INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1902. great leaders in every department of thought and activity. And to read the proceedings of such conventions as that of "The American Federation of Fraternal and Benevolent Associations of North America," which met in Chicago on July 3, 1902, one is imprinted with the fact that they are keenly alive to their interests and moving forward under the inspiration of high ideals and high resolves. With their rapid growth of intelligence they are beginning to think for themselves. The day is past, therefore, when they can be used to forward the ambitions of unprincipled and designing men for political ends. The Negro is fast be. coming a citizen not only in name but in fact, and the day is not far distant when he will be such in the best, truest and highest sense of the word. The men above named, prominent among whom is the Rev. Chanucy I. Withrow, of Virginia, who was chosen first vice-president of the great organization recently convened in Chicago above referred to, are splendid illustrations and the most convincing argument of what the elevating and refining influences of education and religion can do for the colored men. As of the white men, they make of him a christian gentleman in the truest sense, and fill him with love for all that is true and good, and for whatever makes for the betterment of human conditions. It is true that crimes are yet of frequent occurrence among the Negroes, but it is also true that scarcely less frequently are crimes committed by the whites, with all their boasted advantages and their centuries of training and development, and in view of all that has been accomplished in so short a time for the civilization and enlightenment of the Negro, surely all who have his welfare at heart, whether white or colored, have much to inspire them with hope and to encourage them in their heroic struggles for his complete emancipation from the shackles and chains with which he has been bound. As to His ancient people so God is saying to day: "Go forward." And there is a land of promise awaiting all who obey His command and walk in the ways of His leading. So truly as He went before Israel's hosts to guide them across the trackless desert, so truly is He going to-day before the faithful and all who are moving under the inspiration of His high and holy purposes in the great struggle for the uplifting of humanity. U. B. F. Excursion. Hannibal, Mo., Special—Messrs. Catheral, Moore and Goward, of St. Louis, were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Della Vaughn is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Carpenter, who is ill at her home in Gerod street. The U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s will run an excursion to St. Louis on Aug. 3d, round trip $1.50. Mrs. Alice Brown left the city for St. Louis to visit friends. Mrs. Josie Hamilton has returned to the city. Ministers' Excursion. Paris, Tenn., Special.—Mrs. Columbus Dunlap, who has been ill for some time, is improving. Mrs. Ida Fitzgerald has re- turned from Kentucky, where she has been visiting relatives. The ministers' excursion from this city to Memphis, on the 19th, was quite a success. Rev. Bachelor, of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, has accepted a charge at Fulton, Ky, James Berry's ice cream parlor on Market street, is receiving a liberal patronage. Mrs. Frank Duncan is on the sick list. Those wishing The Freeman will please call on Wm. K. Erskine. A Wreath of Flowers. Monroe, La., Special—Henry W. Harper, who has been confined to his bed for several days, is improving, and left the city for Hot Springs, Ark, where he will remain until the latter part of August. Mr. Harper is a prominent Odd Fellow, Deputy Grand Master P. G. M. C., president of the Sunbeam Society and secretary of the Golden Leaf Pleasure club. We extend to him our best wishes. News of a General Character. Pontiac, Ill., Special.—Mrs. A. DePriest and Miss Jessie Barns, who attended the grand session of the Tabernacle, at Jackson, have returned home. Prof. Brown, of Minkon, Miss., is here in the interest of an industrial institution. The Second Baptist church has called Rev. W. Steward. L. Boston, of the Illinois reform school, will take his vacation next week. E. M. Coutley and Miss Agalia Borton were married on the 17th, Rev. Collins, of Normal, officiating. Mrs. Taylor entertained a number of friends last week. FEMALE DUELISTS! SCHOOL GIRLS RESORT TO THE ONCE FAMOUS METHOD. WERE ARRESTED AND FINED $7! Church Barbecue to be Given on August 7-Death List for Sixty Days the Largest in Many Years-X-Ray Turned upon the Social World. Cairo, Ill., Special.—The churches were all well attended last Sunday night, owing to the cool breeze after the rain. Good sermons and fine collections prevailed at each church. The death list for June and July is the largest in many years. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, of Fifteenth street, are mourning the death of their infant. A man died from the effect of a sun stroke at Hammer's lumber yard on Saturday. Two men were mashed at the M. & O. railroad yard and are lying at the point of death. The excursion from Paducah last Sunday, conducted by Messrs. Marshall and Minfree, brought in a large crowd. About twenty got left and spent the night in Cairo, taking the morning train for home. Look out for the excursion to Paducah on August 8th, conducted by Paducah people. They will have a boat to leave here at 11 p. m. on the 7th. Only 75 cents for the round trip will be charged. Music and plenty of refreshments will be on board. The Dick Fowler will run an excursion the same night, $1.00 for the round trip, run by Cairo people. There came near being a tragedy at Twenty second and Sycamore streets, last Sunday night, when Katie Morrison and the two Griffin girls, living in Pine street, met to fight a duel. The Morrison girl got the worst of it by receiving a cut in the arm and back. The Griffin girls were arrested and fined $7 each. That is very bad conduct for school girls. Mrs. H. L. Bradley, of Eighth street, who conducts the hair parlor, has gone to Dawson Springs, Ky., for her health. Dave Johnson, of Eldorado, is visiting Miss E. Hill, in Twenty-fifth street. The Church of the Living God held successful meetings last week. Miss Frances Madison, of Fourteenth street, has returned from New Madrid, Mo., where she visited relatives. Mesdames L. Jackson, H. King, S. Lawton, L. Rust and M. Johnson, all of Texas, were in the city Saturday. Miss Zula Kats, of New Madrid, is the guest of Mrs. B. Young, in Douglass street. Mrs. Bertha Greer, of Milan, Tenn., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Phillips, in Twelfth street. Miss Lorie Johnson and Mrs. Emma Cole made a recent trip to Mound City. Rev. Howes has laid the foundation for his church on Forttie street, and will have the corner stone laying in the near future. Mrs. F. Lewis of St. Louis, has arrived to reside with her aunt. Mrs. C. Phillips, of Twelfth street, sends regards to her son, W. D. Phillips, in Milwaukee, Wis. All are well; mother wants to see you. J. C. Blackman, of Poplar street, is ill. Mrs. Josephine Moseley, of Mound City, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Parker, in Poplar street. Mrs. Hellen Bailey spent a few days in Paducah, Ky., last week visiting friends. Mrs. Malinda Gipson, one of our popular ladies, is conducting a swell restaurant and ice cream stand at Thirty-third and Poplar streets. She solicits your patronage. Little Miss Mildred Lewis, of Poplar street, swallowed a pin last week, but has caused her no trouble. Mrs. Mary Lacy has returned to her home in St. Louis, after visiting her mother, Mrs. Rev. Kelly, of Thirty-second street. Luther Lewis, of this city, was called to the bedside of his father, who is reported dying in Humbolt, Tenn. Mrs. Hester Taylor, who attended the grand session of Knights and Daughters of Tabor, which convened in Jacksonville, Ill., has returned home. She reports a succesful meeting and a good time. 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We the undersigned, have known F. S. Cheeny finitely honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST A. F. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. WADING KINNAN & HARVIN Whalesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catallure store is taken internally, acting directly upon the blooc and mucos surfa- cer of all drugs. Price, Eaxar bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonial free. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Copies of the Freeman can be found at D. C. Hills' grocery store. Monroe, La., every Saturday. Subscribe for The Freeman. KNOXVILLE COLLEGE. Classical, Scientific, and Common School Courses, together with Ave Dollars a Year will cover all expenses of Separate home and matron for little girls and Term begins last Monday in September. S College, Knoxville, Tenn. Straight U NEW ORL KNOXVILLE COLLEGE. Classical, Scientific, Literary, Agricultural, Mechanical, Normal and Common School Courses, together with Theological and Medical Schools. Fifty-five Dollars a Year will cover all expenses of board, tuition, fuel, light and furnished room. Separate home and matron for little girls and another for little boys from 6 to 15 years. Term begins last Monday in September. Send for catalogue to President of Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn. Straight University OSCAR ATWOOD, A. M., President. One of the best ways to judge of the value of people who care enough about an education, is to ask them how much they thirsty per cent, in the last two years, from 588 to the boarding department far better than the a pils elevating and helpful: of the students lauded for their service and Dreaming of their latter from Methodist, Baptist and Congregational not interfered with, and they are allowed as far their parents. This is another reason why Stratford School is so attractive. Serving and Dreaming of their the boarding department does not receive your airtate school building. The grammar school co these are the Normal and College, Millennium and These departments are well equipped with the with experienced teachers. We know of no shi gets at so small expense as Straight University an airtate school. Call and see us or send for catalogue giving Thirty-third annual session begins September Address E. C. L. C. TLEUR, 26 One of the best ways to judge of the value and standing of a school is by its growth, for who care enough about an education to patronize any school, always want the best school, therefore the best grows. The attendance at Straight University has increased over thirty per cent, in the last two years, from 75 per cent to 80 per cent, the average, and the influences surrounding the pupils elevating and helpful. Of the students last session about one hundred were boarders at the school. They came from all parts of the South. They are Catholic and Protestant and the latter from Methodist, Baptist and Congregational families. Their religious preferences are diverse, and they are not the same as the average. This is another reason why Straight is popular. We try to train them to be honest, upright men and women, to fit them to be useful citizens. The school is open to all but the boarding department does not receive young children. The primary school occupies a separate school building. The grammar school consists of eight inclusive and a separate school building. The industry is the main employer of the Drafting, Sewing and Dressmaking, Millinery, Printing and the different kinds of housework. These departments are well equipped with the necessary machines, tools, etc., and provided with experienced teachers. We know of no similar institution which offers so many advantages at so small expense. The main thing is the importance of an experienced teacher. The main thing is the selection of a 'ood school'. 'All and see us or send for catalogue giving rates, course of study and other information.' Thirty-third annual session begins September 30, 1982. Correspondence solicited. Address E. C. LITTLE, Treas, 2420 Canal Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training, Superior advantages in Music and Dramatics, Athletics for boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address 501 R Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. How's This! FARM AND HOME The Fence-Corner Peach Tree. Why do the fence corner peach trees struggling to make their own living as best they can, usually stand a cold snap, dry season or other neglect better than cultivated trees? Is it because they are naturally hardy, vigorous varieties or is it their bringing up that carries them through? The fence-corner peach trees are looked after by nature in some way better than we care for them in orchard cultivation. In the first-place they usually have all the room they need so they get plenty of sunshine. The old fence and brush gather in and hold all the leaves that are blowing that way. These not only decay and furnish excellent plant food year after year but make the best mulch possible for the tree. All through the hot summer months this mulch holds the moisture. But best of all, after the ground has been frozen hard it stays so all winter long in this fence corner, for the brush and fence have plenty of leaves etc. all around this tree to keep the ground frozen. The freezing and thawing is what does the mischief more than anything else with cultivated trees in our orchards. I do not think fence-corner peach trees more hardy or vigorous than our best varieties under the same conditions. Care of Bush Fruit. Intelligent pruning is imperative to any success in the growing of the bush fruits. On the newer wood the fruit is borne, and the old wood should be cut away as soon as its usefulness is over. Then one must limit the number of shoots that arise from the crown, in order that the plant may not be choked with too much growth. In all the bramble fruits-blackberries, dewberries the wood bears but once. Let us suppose that the shoots spring from the crown in the spring of 1900. It is well to pull out all but four or six of the strongest. By fall these shoots or canes have reached their full stature. In 1901 they will bear their first and only crop. After the crop is off or before the following spring—they should be cut out entirely. In the meantime, in the spring of 1701 another crop of shoots has arisen to bear in '02; and thus the biennial succession goes on. Currants and gooseberries will bear in the same wood two or three years but pruning should keep the bush in constant process of renewal from the root. Add to this, ample cultivation of the soil, and a full-ripe berry of any of these sorts far excels its wild prototype. System in Farming. Few farmers realize the importance of keeping books in farming. It is just as necessary for the farmer to have a systematic method of keeping his accounts as it is for the merchant. A man need not be a fine scholar to keep a correct record of his business. Any man who can read and write and has a little Literary, Agricultural, Mechanical, Normal with Theological and Medical Schools. Fifty-board, tuition, fuel, light and furnished room. another for little boys from 6 to 15 years. end for catalogue to President of Knoxville University EANS, LA. and standing of a school is by its growth, for instance at Straight University has increased over 708 students. The school work is thorough, average, and the influences surrounding the pupils are strong. The school is a ruralouth. They are Catholic and Protestant and the main families. Their religious preferences are as to attainability as to success. We try to train them to be useful citizens. The school is open to all but young children. The primary school occupies a separate building. The industries taught are Woodworking, Printing and the different kinds of housework. necessary machines, tools, etc., and provided materials for many advantage. It is not necessary to urge the importance of the selection of a ood school. rates, course of study and other information. ber 30, 1902. Correspondence solicited. 20 Canal Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. knowledge of figures can keep his own books. It takes but little time each day to keep a record of the day's doing's on the farm. My method is to buy a fair-sized blank book, rule it properly and keep in separate pages under their proper headings, a weather record, days doings, cash paid out and received, a breeding record of cattle, horses, hogs, credit page of all items bought and sold on time, monthly and yearly statement. At the end of the year I can tell what I've made, if anything, above expenses just what my business transactions were each day, just what kind of weather it was. It's not only interesting but profitable to look over your books at the close of the year. If farmers would do this they would save many dollars during the year, and if they would teach their boys, and girls too, for that matter, a systematic way to keep a record of their business transactions they would grow up to be more intelligent and successful in any vocation they might follow in after life. When we learn to be more systematic and keep a record of all our business transactions we are sure to learn to be more systematic about farming, more industrious and economical. We would learn to grow the kind of crops best adapted to our soil. We would learn that it does not pay to buy meat, corn, molasses, lard, flour and many other things with cheap cotton. We would learn the cost to produce each article. It is a mournful fact that more than one third of all Mississippi farmers buy with cheap cotton, more or less of the very products they ought to raise for the market. This fall many farmers will buy pork at 70 with cotton (per chance) at 60. All this is caused by a lack of education in lines that pertain to farming and no farmer will be successful who follows the all cotton system, buying other farm products that he is bound to have. Such farmers as a rule buy on credit. Not one out of a dozen knows what his indebtedness is, or how much he owes the merchant; can't tell how much he pays for any article he buys; don't even ask the merchant the price; buys more than is necessary; thinks that at the end of the year his account is about half as large as it is and astonished at the size of his bills. If he had kept an account he would know and put a check sometimes to needless expenses and above all he would learn to let so much cotton alone and plant a larger acreage of corn and hogs. I have written this short article because I have been asked to come again, and hoping that it might induce farmers to change many methods of farming, diversify and bring about better farms. Until we learn these things we as a class will never prosper. Try it. It has paid me and many others.—Southern Farm Gazette. Growth of the Grape. Grape vines will not thrive on low wet soils; they succeed best on high dry ground having enough slope to carry off the surplus water. A location giving a fine cironlation of air is desirable as in such a location there is less liability to mildew of foliage or rotting of the fruit. Grapes do well on either gravelly, or clayey soil, or on a combination of these. If planted on clay soil, it must be thoroughly underdrained to secure good results. Any good, dry soil of sufficient fertility to produce good farm crops is suitable for vineyard planting, if climate and exposure are favorable. It is desirable to put manure or fertilizers of any kind in the hole when planting. The roots will quickly find their necessary food if it is in the soil. When planting, place 25 or 50 vines in a pall of water, taking one vine from the water as needed, thus avoiding the danger of injury to the roots by drying. Spread the roots horizontally in the bottom of the hole in as nearly a natural position as possible, taking care not to have them cross each other. Cover with good, fine surface soil two or three inches deep, then step into the hole and tread the earth down thoroughly with both feet. Again fill the hole full treading it down the second time and finish with sufficient earth to cover the vine so not only one or two buds will be above the surface. The last filling should not be trodden, but be let loose to act as a mulch. This firming or treading the soil is essential to success and should never be neglected. When planted in dead furrows most of the filling can be done with a plow, turning a back furrow against the vines, at the same time filling the dead furrow, but the treading and firming should be done as above. If the tops of the vines are below the general surface of the ground, the hole may remain partly unfilled in the form of a basin, to be gradually filled in as growth progresses. Deep planting is recommended, as it insures a tier of roots so far below the surface that there is little danger of injury by freezing or of burning o Mark Twain's Cousin, G. C. Clemens, of Topeka, G. C. Cleme Kan., the noted constitutional lawyer, who bears so striking a resemblance to Mark Twain, (Samuel B. Clemens) that he is frequently taken for the original Mark. G. C. Clemens. original Markey, is a man of deep intellect and wide experience. He is con- sidered one of the foremost lawyers in this country. In a recent letter to the Dr. Miles Medical Co., Mr. Clemens says: ** * "Personal experience and obser- vation have thoroughly satisfied me that Dr. Miles' Nervine contains true merit, and is excellent for what it is re- commended." Mr. Norman Waltrip, Sup. Pres. Banker, Fraternal Society, Chicago, says are invaluable for headache and all pain. I had been a great sufferer from headache until I learned of the efficacy of Dr. Miles Pain Pills. Now I always attack a patient even recurring attacks by taking a pill when the symptoms first appear." Sold by all Druggists. Price, 25c. per Box. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkart, Ind. scalding when the soil becomes hot on the surface. During the first summer after planting, cultivate the soil thoroughly and hoe frequently about the vines, allowing no weeds to grow. Stirring the ground frequently especially in dry weather acts as a stimulant to growth, the finely pulverized soil forming the best possible kind of mulch. Do not attempt to grow farm crops of any kind between the rows; or if you must grow something let it be peas, beans or early potatoes. It is not necessary or advisable to tie up the young canes the first summer; let them lie along the ground. Jefferson as a Farmer. With Thomas Jefferson, agriculture was a serious business. Regular farming operations on some 1,100 acres, was carried on at Tuffton, and other parts of his property. While President, supplies were carried to him from the garden at Monticello and he usually loaded the returning carts in the proper season with trees and other plants. In the trees and shrubbery he took the most careful interest, knowing which one died and giving minutest directions for their care, even when bearing the burdens of public life. As early as 1766 he began to keep a farm diary, making a record of the blooming of trees, the sowing of crops and the general procession of the season's work. When President he made detailed notes on the produce and prices in the Washington markets. The farms appear to have been profitable, although the hilly character of the land made it expensive to work and his farming seems to have been less successful than Madison at Montpellier, in Hanover county, to the eastward. Wheat was the staple crop. All the world knows how, after his retirement from public life, his substance was devoured by a constant stream of friends and curiosity seekers who took advantage of his hospitality, and Monticello estate which should be the property of the Nation passed from the family. New Formula For Spraying. Prof. Prillerux, National Agronomic Institute, Paris, recommends saccharide of copper in place of both Bordeaux mixture and ammonical solution of carbonate copper for use as a fungicide or germicide in spraying. The formula is as follows: For twenty-five gallons of the spraying liquid slake and make into milk of lime four pounds of quicklime; dissolve four pounds of bluestone in eight or ten gallons of water and mix with the milk of time Stir thoroughly and let it stand for a few hours. Next dissolve four pounds of blue stone in eight gallons of water and pour into it the lime molasses solution while stirring briskly. This mixture becomes very turbid with the gypsum formed which may be allowed to settle, leaving a clear greenish solution of saccharite of copper, which may be drawn off from the sediment thus obviating all danger of clogging the spray nozzle and leaving no discoloration on the leaves or fruit. If it is to be used on leafless trees it may at once be thinned down in twenty-five gallons when wanted, since even then the liquid is much thinner than the Bordeax mixture of equal strength. Experiments were made last year by the Department of Agriculture at Washington with this spray and further experiments will be made during the coming year by the department. We are your servants submitted to the will in common judgment of the people. This being true we only ask your protection to the amount of $1.50, less than $3 per week. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS Is the leading college Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1881 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.150 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS. may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and aid are from $1 50 to $2 50 per week, while death benefit Fountain may be organized in any locality on applica- tion Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. per training of the young and their development in the there has been formed a Children's Department know- e children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department sock benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount attentment take out policies in one or more of the Classes or members of this degree are devided into Circles and p to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $10.10 each. The monthly dues are less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in town. The dues are paid in January and July of each year. Sick benefits paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, whichiden benefits range from $12.50.0. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to App. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebud. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the sisters. Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 30 $ 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 85 $ 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 35 to 40 $ 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 $ 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 70 1 48 45 to 50 $ 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 $ 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 $ 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 120 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 120 80 to 85 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 120 80 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 143 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 143 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 166 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 166 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 190 CLASS “E” TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues 5 00 5 25 5 50 5 75 6 00 6 25 6 50 500 00 500 00 500 00 450 00 400 00 350 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 225 00 200 00 175 00 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 25 to 30 $ 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 $ 2 40 30 to 35 $ 5 00 500 00 250 00 9 50 $ 2 40 35 to 40 $ 7 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 $ 2 60 40 to 45 $ 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 $ 2 60 45 to 50 $ 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 $ 2 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 $ 2 85 CLASS " M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 12 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 23 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization gala of the organization is simple and its cost within ents to $350 the same is made by the organization in artment. AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 30 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 35 12 00 1000 00 23 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 23 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expense regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all costing from 10 cents to $350 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK t, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reform the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and frac- steadly increased in volume of business. It now has 0.00. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $1,808.88 sacted amounts to $1,950,141 47. During the financial the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of cash on all checks presented while the majority of clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the x-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital of $100,000.00, and its assets have been bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $300,858.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1883, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were not. W. Browne an ex-slave of House checks. This bank and its origin in the brain of William N. Second Street, Richmond, R. Rev. W. T. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Chief. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT ate Department has charge of all the real properties in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent built otel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control ent is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robert rney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second MER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSO under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of wholesale and retail buy and sell real property, in turing establishments, and general business. The Ass eformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a d by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric car commodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is the rk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; a stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, a men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year the other stores have been established since and the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. cond street. Richmond, Va. This Association was fo tions made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $225,221.65, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 10 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1689 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The association conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up to date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs 400 workers, every wagons, and during the first year did $400,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since and have become prosperous. The General Manager of the system is B. B. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the basis and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMEN Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print visiting card to a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work for every class office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence collection at journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leadi rpiration price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print poster 12 by 62 inches. Job work of work class at lowest prices, Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicit. 5 a OLD FOLKS' HOME In September 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and desprite members of the rest. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisted of 554 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va. on the historic "James" has been purchased at $14,400. The Chesspeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the resorts in the South summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Westampton Electric. 1883, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the format ks' Homes for the benefit of the old and despair me the valuable farm known as Westham, consisted of 65 Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purc esapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from electrical Railway and the Oceapeake and Ohio Rail for the benefit of the whole race. The co-operation ally solicited. All contributions, donations and bque thankfully received. Mr. T W. Taylor is ch of in offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRE 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND VA. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bqueat actor will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in ch Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURR 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND VA. Remember our Advertisers of this paper and pat THE WAITER I highly approve Mr. Cozart's letter in the issue of July 12 in response to a Grand Rapids, Mich., letter, which appeared in the issue of June 28. It is not necessary to court the theme any farther as Mr. Cozart has said it all, but I will say no individual never gets too old nor too far in advance to learn. The progressive life that an individual, with energetical ability, anticipates leading, shows him at every advancing step that there is something more to learn, and that one cannot acquire it all. W. E. TUCKER, WORK FOR COLORED MEN. J. J. Miles Proposes that His Race Enter the Manufacturing and Commercial Fields. The following preamble and resolutions, which was proposed by J. J. Miles, headwaiter at the Plankinton House, Milwaukee, Wis. was favorably reported by the committee on resolutions at the National Afro-American Council, which met at St. Paul, July 9, and was unanimously adopted by that body in council assembled: Whereas, The prime object of this P. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, reveals everything. No imposition. Can be beautiful, elegant and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living challenges, challenges and estrange challenges, any Marriage a speciality in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remembrance will not, for any price, flatter you; you may never be able to remember someone. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friendship, with description of future companion. She can accurately describe missing friends, enamored by the change in business, journeys, lawsuits, attended well, divorce and speculation is valuable good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANSFER, has taught you two mediums you ever met in tests she taught you before marriage, the names of all you family their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your husband you are to have one, the name of the young husband you are to present sweetheart will be trust to you and if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of marriage. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be held in a plain manner and in a dead trace. Mothers and their husbands and children, young ladies know everything about their sweetheart, mended husbands. Do not keep company, make it into business until you know all, do not let religious serpents present your consulting. there are some people who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a Medician or a saint, and that truth is only from the lack of discriminative that such a conclusion can be reached. Is it anyone who placards himself or herSELF as a Medician or as a saint or she claims. And a person of any enquiry mind may ask the reason why. It is simple that these advisers do not take the trouble to study the history of the saints' thoughts for a moment with acquiring the phrenology and kindred branches that will have tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. is an undeniable fact that persons will wish to attend—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as they attend a Medi school, they want to dispel from their minds what they so as to bear if it will be rehearsed by the Medpupil. To get the secret out of a person by the Medpupil, to the medical case, the art used by many unprincipiated medicalists, to the hand and gain control of the mind there, to a matter of impossibility to most of them. And a student can be done, and by consulting M.S. MARITH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. The subject has received no little attention by men and even college professors. So it prompts conclusively that although there are infringes in the course of "only tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom not been entered to the entire profession. a great deal of study to become an accomplished exam, and by a continuous and uniting effort, the work of the well of apparently unathable mysteries has been covered by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of students. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- tain stamps for answers. MRS. M. M. B. MARTH. 246 W. St. New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER convention is to consider means whereby the condition of the American Negro may be improved, and whereas it is beginning to be generally conceded that our great weakness seems to lie in our almost entire absence as a component factor in the great manufacturing and commercial enterprises of this country, that among the captains of industry of the nation none of our race appears, and that what we most need is education and development along commercial, manufacturing and industrial lines; now, therefore be it Resolved, That in the opinion of the convention action should be taken by this organization now, looking to the founding and maintaining by the National Afro-American Council of one or more of such manufacturing, commercial or industrial establishments as shall be here agreed upon, and to be situated in such sections of the United States as this convention shall deem proper; the same to be owned, operated and carried on by American Negroes; that the same should be incorporated and every person of color be given an opportunity to purchase shares. Be it further Resolved. That a committee of nine members of this convention, no two of whom shall be from the same State, shall be appointed by the chair for the purpose of deliberating as to the best means of carrying out the purposes of this resolution, to receive plans and suggestions from persons desiring to submit them and to report to the convention at such time as the convention may decide. The Power City Niagara Falls, N. Y., Special.—Mr. Charles Brown captured a very large loot Monday morning, the 7th, which caused much excitement among the guests at the International hotel. Mr. Brown was liberally rewarded for his kind act. Since J. T. Beckett's barbershop, 324 Main street, has become the headquarters for strangers and hotel men to meet and exchange ideas upon different subjects a subscription was given by the men, who enrolled their names, and a new ice cooler was bought. ice water will be on hand daily. Boys, come and drink and read The Freeman and learn something of others. Jerry Plato has made for himself a very wild fame with his employers at the Oke grill rooms in this city. Mr. Plato being the only colored man employed at this place has done through his skillfulness and attentiveness gained the confidence of his employers and put in charge over seven whites. He is holding things in proper style, and has been in charge for nine years. He is well liked both in and out of his place of business, and every one wish him continued success as a land mark to our race. Mrs. John Randsom of Boston, Mass., is here spending a few weeks of pleasure with relatives and friends. We must not forget Robert Wilkinson, a young man of the highest standard, and the only one who is known in the East holding such a prominent position as his for ten years. He is sales clerk at the Hub clothing store, the largest gentlemen's furnishings and clothing house in Western New York. He is first to none with this company, who have twenty clerks, and has always proved himself worthy with his employer. Long life to Mr. Wilkinson. Satisfied While I am not located in a Northern State, as some of my friends desire me to be, my present locality is satisfactory in many instances, and I am getting along nicely in the Sunny South (Augusta, Ga.) Although it is very warm in this section during the summer months no one has yet been sun struck. While the sun is sending down its hot rays we often get a cool breeze. It is gratifying to me to inform friends that I am in excellent health, and I wish them the same. Would like to hear from E. T. Montgomery. Other friends out East may drop me a line. May all of my profession meet with notable success. W. E. T. From Battle Creek, Mich. From Battle Creek, Mich. Battle Creek, Mich., Special—Miss Sylvia Hawkins is spending the summer with friends in Kalamazoo, Mich. Dennis Armstrong left Sunday, July 13, for Detroit, Mich., where he will spend the summer. J. H. Homes, headwaiter of the Post Tavern hotel at Battle Creek, Mich., is spending his vacation fishing at Bedside Lake, Mich. James Mitchell left Sunday, July 13, for Jackson, Mich. The Pan-American Club gave their outing at Gull Lake, July 11, which was a grand affair. Miss Emma Ghough has returned to this city after two weeks' stay in Jackson, Mich. Mrs. Walter Smith of Louisville, Ky., has joined her husband in this city, where she will spend the rest of the summer. Miss Mamie Mitchell of Memphis, Tenn., is quite a favorite among the boys here. The Violet Club gave a dancing party at Mrs. J. H. Homes recently. Mrs. James Mitchell, president of the Violet Club, took a surprise party to the residence of Mrs. Emma Burns Tuesday evening, July 15. George Boone made a flying trip over to Detroit, Mich., Sunday, July 13. James F. Adair will be glad to hear of the following waiters through The Freeman: Edgar A. West, J. W. Lay, W. R. Reid. John H. Parker, Wilkiam Fields, James Lane and Headwaiter Wm. Logan. Excitement Prevailed. Mobile, Ala, Special.—For the past six months Mobile has been thrown into excitement over some one who has been murdered in cold blood. The killing of Austin Gladon, Jr., by Gable Brown, his brother-in-law, was quite a shock to Mobile. Brown claims self-defense. The different churches in the city are now giving their Sunday school children their annual picnics at Spring Hill, Ala. Little Miss Josephine White, the 9-year old daughter of J. P. White, received many handsome presents on her ninth birthday, June 30th. There will be a great many Mobililians attend the Young Negro Congress in Atlanta, Ga, on the 6th. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows picnic at Eureka garden August 19th is the town talk. From indications they will have a large picnic. The Freeman is in great demand every Saturday and Sunday at Johnson's. Mr. A.C. Johnson is being complimented for the beautiful ladies' parlor he has added to his restaurant. Right you are, Bro. Johnson. That is what Mobile has long wanted. Now the better class of people have some place to go for refreshments. Miss Sallie Banks, one of Mobile's sweetest singers, has been invited by the Music directors of Mobile Songsters to go with them to Atlanta, Ga., on the 6th of August. If you and Mrs. Cook go up and take with you Mrs. Clarence Allen, also take along the State street bass singer, Mr. R. H. Brodus, somebody will have to say the half has never been told about Mobile's singing talent. Dr. Williams and Mr. McCenners will take along their cornets. On my way to Chicago I think I'll stop over and wave my handkerchief. A Swell Reception. Jacksonville, Ill., Special.—The parlors of Mr. and Mrs. James Corbin was well filled with friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Corbin, who were married in Bloomington July 3. The reception is one long to be remembered as it was a swell affair in every respect. Miss Edith L. Galloway, the bride, is one of Bloomington's society belles, will be missed by a host of friends who wish her and her husband, who is one of Jacksonville's coming young men, being a graduate from the high school, much success. The Tabernacles are holding their State session here this week, and the city is crowded with delegates and visitors. The banquet was held Tuesday evening at Odium hall, which was a swell affair. Music was furnished by Molly Brothers, Halliday, Mack and Brooks. The sermon, which was preached at Mt. Emory Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Dewitt, is one long to be remembered. The church was crowded until there was not standing room. A neat collection was raised. Then the spectators were dismissed to meet at Maple Grove to picnic on Friday. Mrs. A. J. Jones, the chief preceptress of Hickman Tabernacle, is doing all that is in her power to make the affair a success. Mr. John Olean and Miss Bulah Wright were united as man and wife by Rev. Moore of the A. M. E. church. Quite a number of friends were present to witness the ceremony, who brought a rare collection of presents which were presented to the bride. Mrs. Madora Bryant has returned from Cairo, where she was a delegate to the BaptistSunday-school Convention. Get a shave at Berry's shop. The M. B. T. elected for their delegates, at their last meeting, Merion Coen, Charles Tinsley and Commodore Cowan. The session will convene August 12th; so let all be prepared to meet the delegates. The S. M. T. elected as their delegates Mrs. Hester Brown, Madora Bryant and Ella Coen. Miss Emma Cook will deliver the welcome address. Get The Freeman at Charles Berry's barbershop; pause and let Parrish and Berry work a while on you. Vapor City News. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Rueben Elliott who has filled the position as headcook at the Great Northern Hotel of this city, left last week for Lake Minnetonka, Minn., to become headcook at the St. Louis Hotel of that place. Wish him success. Miss Bessie Johnson of Carlyle, Ark., is here visiting Miss Leah Dean of Gaines, Ark. Mrs. Minnie Mathews left last Sunday for Denver, Col. Mrs. Fmma Jones and children of Altheimer, Ark., are here on a visit. Rev. L. T. Smith preached an able sermon at Visitors' Chapel A. M. E. Church last Sunday night to quite a large audience. Don't forget that next Sunday is quarterly meeting day at Visitors' Chapel. Miss Maggie Miller died suddenly last Tuesday evening and was buried Wednesday. Subscribers will please pay our agent for The Freeman, Brilliantly Entertained. Selma, Ala , Special.—J. Edward Sullivan entertained the Selma Checker club on the 17th inst. at Frank Weaver's cafe in Range avenue. For an evening of pleasure go to Weaver's cafe, the most popular resort in the city. All delicacies of the season on hand and served in up-to date style. Mrs. A. W. Grisum, of the Magic City, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. L. Gilliam, in N. Broad street. All that was mortal of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burns was laid to rest last week. They have the sympathy of the community. The Freeman in Washington, D.C. Copies of The Freeman can be found at the Metropolitan store and news depot 1501 a. st. N. W. Send $1.00 for a year's subscription to T Freeman, the best Negro paper published WANTED Good Waiters, Wages, $20. With Room and Board. Southern boys preferred Answer with Stamp closed. The Freeman, Indianapolis, ind. WANTED A few good, reliable, sober waiters. Apply or address. The Freeman Indianapolis Ind. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. 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Washington is the man of the hour politically or otherwise, and that "men like Capt. J. W. Lyons, Col. W. A. Pledger of Georgia, John C. Dancy of North Carolina, and other State representatives and National characters must now bow to the National American apologist before their names are considered by the administration." It is very likely that Mr. Washington has no such view in mind, but if he is guilty of the aspirations attributed to him with the degree of success attributed he certainly must be worthy of the consideration shown him. If we are to judge by the past Mr. Washington will be safe and conservative, and he will see to it that his recommendations are worthily bestowed if he is so favored as the Bee insists. If Mr. Washington can afford the time from his many duties and still has the energy to serve the race a turn or the country, it comes with ill grace to fall out with him owing to his unusual endowment. Things are to be done and the thing to do is to find the man, and when found he should not be envied because he can do them. No dog in the manger theory should go. If Booker T. Washington is the fittest individual to direct this whole government the theory of Republicanism as it pertains to government will sustain him, in that the genius of man results in the genius of government which simply means the best results as the result of the best effort which can only come from the best prepared individuals. If Mr. Washington is so sought we may rest assured that the administration is discernent and knows full well what it is about. The Bee insists that Mr. Washington is an apologist, a trimmer, a Halifax, so to speak, but the charge will not stick—inconsequential, and does nothing but proves political rapaciousness on the part of too many of us, who are willing to pull down the whole fabric of our institutions if we are not called, even though we, Sampson like, be destroyed in the destruction. We will indeed be in small business to oppose him in his movements if he is serving the people—the majorities—the king of republics. It will not matter much if Mr. Washington, John Doe or Richard Roe be in evidence in giving advice and recommending if they can do the thing intelligently and acceptably. To pass the thing around is not an inherent policy nor governing principle, and most especially as it concerns advice. The best advice is wanted, is sought. Civil service reform was not instituted to preserve that notion. Wise man as the President may be, he is not in touch with every condition, and he is still wiser if he consults those who are. We will not fall out with a school man because he happens to have political sense, but rather honor him more if he is more largely en-dowed, feeling that in consonance with our public school notion that the amplest educated is best and the safest citizen. Our racial existence is not to be supported on who shall do it, but on who can do it; and, furthermore, if a thousand yet can do it as well, it does not render the one less eligible, and, to get down to the marrow of this subject, something more than actual ability is required in governments whose longevity rests on popular suffrage or suffariance. The fit man, taken with his usefulness, reputation for accomplishments will be more helpful to governments, peoples or causes than those shorn of such attributes. The peculiar fitness of Mr. Washington to serve will be seen, should he be called. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ROSCOE CONKLING BRUCE Now comes the "Detroit Informer" chiming in with the "Boston Guardian" in criticising Roscoe Conkling Bruce owing to his late address at Harvard College, from which he has recently graduated. It thinks with the Guardian that Mr. Bruce did not live up to the opportunity the occasion afforded him in that he discussed the Negro problem rather than some "live" topic. The Negro problem is the "livest," the biggest, the most stupendous problem of all history, of all times. It intimately concerns about ten million people on one hand, each one of which is daily impressed with the fact that his position is peculiar, strangely peculiar in this country, and, on the other, by multiplied millions more who are more or less intimately concerned, and becoming more concerned daily. The applause by the representatives of millions and intellect that greeted Mr. Bruce in his effort was no small testimony along that line. Says the Guardian: "None of the other young colored men who have been honored by New England colleges with the class oratorship has ever so far forgotten the propriety of the occasion as to do this and nothing is clearer than that this blunder on the part of Bruce has injured the chance of young colored men for such honors in the future whatever their merit of oratory may be. Think of a young Irishman holding forth on such an occasion as to the needs of Ireland, or a young Hebrew talking of the Jewish disabilities in Russia. The blunder indeed was a stupid one, and shows that the spirit of begging has become so much a part of certain people's nature that they cannot allow any occasion to pass without thrusting it forth. But of this more anon. The speech itself consisted only of a few glittering generalities strung together, a veritable Sahara of rot, with scarcely a redeeming feature save the quotations so liberally borrowed." The above is but a fair sample of a hurtful sentiment that is too pervading; it is costing us friends. The whole business summed up simply means—let us Negroes get away from ourselves; the past, forget it; the present, ignore it; the future, damn it. Mr. Bruce, fair as he is, as well cared for in this world's goods, and as brilliant as his prospects are, does not forget who he is, nor does he deny his kith and kindred of whom he speaks so sublimely; the spiritually unemancipated. To them the torch of enlightenment is yet unapplied and it rests with those of large understandings, the fortunate few to invade the precincts of night, carrying with them their sun of intelligence. Mr. Bruce is to be commended that he took such an excellent theme, preaching it at those who are so soon to become a part and parcel of the affairs of this country—those who with their large means and great understandings, early informed as to the great racial situation that is impinging on a crisis. A blunder, says the Guardian with that oracular assurance that sweeps aside all doubt; an exathetica utterance that stands unchallenged of men. In this day when much learning is making us mad the speaker certainly proved himself highly capable of living up to his opportunity in discussing a question that wrecks parties, sectionalizes the country and places enmity of an undying sort between man and man. O, yes, its a dead subject—very, very dead. His education, at least, is not a misit, and he would be unworthy of its richer blessings if he did not consecrate to the needs of his nation. Mr. Bruce did not hold forth as to the needs of Africa, but as to the needs of America Bad it been Robert Emmett, and if fired by the same ambition as when he said; "Let not my epitaph be written, etc." he would have been indifferent as to the where, whether it be Harvard, Oxford, Edinburgh or Dublin. The Guardian goes out of its way to attack Mr. Bruce's speech; it was set down in malice; not even a proper conception of an honest difference of opinion. Certainly no young Negro graduate of Harvard or of any place has met such a scathing denunciation for a reception—for what? Trying to serve his people and his country. Suppose it should have been but the sophomoric spouting of indiscreet youth; he yet should have mercy rather than this bloodless criticism steeled to the intent of destruction. But Mr. Bruce is liberally educated; it is his panacea, his refuge; he from his high tower, his impregnable fortress, can smile serenely above the clouds while the carping critics grovel at his feet. We reproduce from the Mail and Express of Red Bank, N. J., the following extract from a sermon delivered recently at Macon, Ga., by Rev. W. W. Lucas, secretary of the Young People's Christian and Educational Congress: "I have decided that the only way to get rid of the 'Jim Crow' car is to get rid of the 'Jim Crow' Negro. If I could use 200,000 bars of soap on unwashed Negroes that travel on trains and hang around depots I would solve the Negro problem twenty per cent. Lazy, ragged, bare-footed felows, longing for silver slippers and long, white robes, and counting themselves worthy; neglecting to provide a home for their families here on earth and yet claiming a house not made with their hands in God's heaven. The white man is trying to make this earth blossom like a rose. and the Negro is getting ready to die! The white man is organizing business enterprises and the Negro organizing societies to turn out at his funeral! Now I object to a hundred dollar funeral for a fifty cent Negro. The Negro eats up and dresses away all he makes. One square meal on Sunday sweeps away all the wages of the week. He reminds me of the mule which ate up the shipping tag from his leg. And an old Negro exclaimed: "Gee, dat mule dun an eat up his whar he's-gwhe! That's what the Negro does, he eats up his living." The colored people can well afford to feel proud of the True Reformers' organization. It stands without a peer in the business world as it concerns the race and compares favorably with the best financial concerns in the country. It is not only a great lodge that cares for its sick and dead, but it is a great investment institution, in which field it has shown tact and good judgment. It is officered by a set of men that has proven worthy of their great trust. Thousands of dollars are invested in good dividend paying property all over the Southeastern, the Southern and the Middle Western States The institution is gradually invading the North with every prospect of success. The G. U.O. T. R. has been tried; it has stood the test. Local branches are being set up in this community with the assurance that at some time in the near future a commodious building for banking and other purposes will be erected. From all indications there will be a great number of colored people of this vicinity, State and all over the country visiting the M. S. and M V. Exposition at Chicago between August 14th and September 14th. That city is naturally attractive, and with this great undertaking managed by colored men the travel promises to be very heavy. The association has secured low rates on the roads leading to Chicago, but they seek to secure better rates. The result depends upon the general interest manifested. The exposition project is being brilliantly managed, and there can hardly be any doubt as to the worthiness of the exhibition. The management will correspond with those who may have articles of merit for display. Address them at 167 Dearborn street. The third annual session of the Negro Business League will meet at Richmond, Va., August 25.26 and 27,1902. The people are taking a lively interest in the forthcoming meeting and anticipate great results. Every indication points toward very profitable sessions. The citizens of Richmond are making preparations for the comfort of the many delegates and strangers expected. A fare and one-third fare has been secured over all the roads. T. Thomas Fortune is in the acme of his glory, it may be supposed, since he has been elected president of the Afro-American Council. Mr. Fortune is a brainy man, and the Council should prosper under his administration. The Chicago Exposition seems to be a growing project. The colored managers seem to be inspired by the great World's Fair. They have certainly had a great working model. A New Insurance Company. The Indianapolis Mutual Benefit Association is a new insurance company whose affairs will be managed by colored men, who are among the most prominent in the city. They are strong financially—not a single figure head among them—each individual is an owner of good real estate worth from $2,000 to $10,000, besides investments in other properties in the way of business, etc. Their combined wealth including personal property, conservatively estimated, is not less than $50,000. It goes to show the solidity of the new concern; a guarantee as to the faithful performance of its contracts and duties. The new company can congratulate itself in that it has connected such men as Bishop Grant, Dr. B. F. Watson, Dr. S. A. Furniss and W. H. Furniss, men who do not only add financial strength, but those other qualities that go towards making a first class concern. All the members, however, are men of general worthiness, as the community can testify. The company should have nothing to fear in doing business; it stands out auspiciously and it is believed the people will give it hearty support, since it promises to meet the demands. The Freeman hopes it success, feeling that it is in line with that business conduct on the part of the race that insures it strength, respect and prosperity. It is another avenue opened that will help reduce the floating population of our streets by giving employment perhaps, to scores of individuals, the intelligent boys and girls, women and men, and prove the necessity for schools and education. The new company will be hailed with pleasure by the thoughtful who have long felt the necessity for some such movement. WORK FOR 500 WRITERS You can easily make $6 to $10 weekly. We mean business! 25 cents for every letter you write. Regular employment. Send $1.00 for supplies and get the "White Rose" and "Toilet Queen" soap recipe for making the cheapest and Best Laundry and Face soap on the market. Address Smith's Acme Portrait Chemical Co., Princeton, Ind., 705-707 E. Spruce street. OUR FOREMOST YOUNG MEN.. S. G. GIVENS. Mr. Givens, one of the foremost young men of this locality, is a Kentucky product. He was born in Hopkins county in 1867. Like many of the sterling characters of to-day his early life was spent on a farm, where he attended a pay school for about three months in each year for a few years. He, however, was ambitious and supplemented his short school term by hard study until he became proficient in his education. Leaving his home in 1886 he sojourned for a while in Evansville, then he came to this city and entered as an apprentice in the Ray House barbershop owned by his brother, W. E. Givens. It was not long before Mr. Givens had embarked into business on his own account. He successfully conducted a shop on Madison avenue, after which he purchased the Occidental shop, one of the best paying properties in the city. After putting it in an excellent condition he sold it, realizing a handsome profit. He is now the proprietor of one of the best shops in a city noted for fine barbershops. He is esteemed in his home, being a worthy and substantial young man who, in his short life, has accumulated property to the extent of $3,000. He is an influential member of the A. M. E. church, was first president of the Y. M. C. A. He is now treasurer of the joint trustee board of the G. U. O. of O. F. and a recognized leader in that fraternity throughout the State. He is a delegate to the State Grand Lodge which convenes at Terre Haute, Aug. 5, 6 and 7, 1902. Mr. Givens is worthy of public confidence, and is a race leader whose virtues shine out as a guide to his struggling people. CHARLES W. WILLIAMS. The subject of this sketch was born in Columbus, Ga. He has been a resident of St. Louis for 28 years, and during that time has steadily ingratiated himself in the graces of the prominent citizens and politizens of the city until to day he has not a peer in the arena of politics, so far as the colored man is concerned. Mr. Williams, unlike most Negroes who attain prominence in the field of politics, has not proved himself un- [Name] grateful to his constituents. At no time has he ever denied his support or influence to a fallen brother. He takes an especial pleasure in assisting the indigent and unfortunate. It has been said that this man has relieved more suffering by virtue of his political influence than any Negro in Missouri. Mr. Williams is a young man utterly free from all foppishness and parade. He assumes at all times the mien of a substantial citizen, never trying to impress a stranger with his worth or power. The above is a very good likeness of the man in question. J. D. HOWARD. USED IN 1858 Way back in the year 1858 the original Ozonized Ox Marrow was used by colored people in the North and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use of this preparation for such a long period of time is a positive proof that it gives perfect satisfaction to all. It makes kinky or curly hair straight, soft and beautiful. Stops falling hair, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Never falls. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your dealer or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Muncie, Ind, Special.—Sunday was quar- terly meeting at the A. M. E. church which was well attended throughout the day. A good collection was raised. Quite a number of visitors spent Sunday in our midt. The funeral of Mr. Mitchell was held at the First Street M. E. church on the 18th. The "hat" contest was not well attended and was re- ceived. The second day is improving. The second Baptist Sunday school will give a picnic soon. The Mori- nette ice cream parlor is flourishing. A special convention of the United Mine Workers were held in Indianapolis last week to legislate in behalf of the miners of the anthracite regions. The convention voted unanimously to carry out the life of contract and not to go on record as breaking a previously existing contract. Ample financial arrangements were made by assessments looking forward to the care of the anthracite miners, the bituminous miners agreeing to pay 10 per cent. of their gross earnings and all national and district officers and organizers to pay 25 per cent of wages. S. J. Johnson of South McAlester, Indian Territory, represented local Union No. 27. He is a member of the executive board. He is an Odd Fellow and a K. of P., and an organizer of federations of labor. He has organized unions from Roslyn, Wash., to McAlester. He stoutly opposes separate unions as they would be inimical to the success of the colored man, although he is an avowed race man. He was reared in Edgefield, S C., and has spent his years in mining, railroading and organizing and installing different societies. Delegate Campbell of Kentucky, financial secretary of his district, is one of the most popular members of the organization. He is highly respected. The white unions shower invitations on him to visit their localities and address them. S. R. Helm, vice-president of sub-District No. 5 of District No. 6, Ohio Mine Workers, represented his union, in which every member is white excepting Mr. Helm. He wears a solid gold medal presented him by his union for his influence in setting aside an iron clad that was presented by the coal company. He was elected by a large majority to his present position. Mr. Helm is a bright young man with a future before him. He lives at Dillon-vale, Ohio. James E. Jones was a delegate from Des Moines, Iowa, representing local union 949. He sees solution of the race problem in the mixed condition of U. M. W. of A. The white miner does not object, and it is the colored man's opportunity. Says he: "We should gladly accept the situation." Henry Madden of Des Moines, Iowa, was a delegate from local union United Mine Workers 1504. Mr. Madden is recently of Thurber, Texas. He is the Republican nominee for constable of Saylorsville Township, being unanimously chosen. Unionism he thinks the proper thing, and that through affiliation with the confederation of laborers the colored man will be vastly benefitted by having the prejudice against him removed. He is an active Odd Fellow. For home made candies. Ice cream 200 per quart, 10c per pint, 5c per half-pint Melons on ice, whole or sliced, and soft drinks. 506 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis. Don't fail to tell your backman to bring you to that famous hotel. First class. Ladies and gentlemen dining room. Excellent service. Once its guest, always its guest, $417\frac{1}{2}$ Indiana avenue, F. C. Duerson, proprietor. The Mohawk Indian Pile Salve, a Vegetable Cream Salve That cures all kinds of piles without operation. Fifty cents per box; by mail prepaid, 54 cents. For sale by all druggists, or address J. H. Davidson & Co., 168 E. Randolph street, Chicago, Ill. Mobile, Ala., Special—On Monday night, July 14th, the American Hook and Ladder company No. 14, gave their annual picnic, On the 15th the Odd Fellows of Pensacola, Fla., gave an excursion and picnic to this city. On the 16th the Miles Social club, on the 17th our best young men, gave their first annual picnic which was very largely attended. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College FIFTEENTH YEAR. Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of School, and have been entirely remodeled with fully equipped laboratories and Hospital. Nearly 100 Graduates in various parts of the country, every one of them enjoying a lucrative practice. School of Medicine. Four years of six months each. Session times throughout the year. Each session is divided into four terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entitles dent to credit for one year's attendance. Terms: January, April, July and October. Examinations at end each term. Students may enter at beginning of any term. Department of Pharmacy. Two years, six months each. is divided into two terms of three months each. STUDY MEDICINE AND PHARMACY AT THE Louisville National Medical College Recognized by all State Boards. All buildings are the property of the State Board entirely remodeled with full repair. Laboratories and Hospital. Nearly too Graduates in various parts of the country, every one them enjoying a lacrative practice. The average practice years of six month each. Session continues throughout the year. Each session is divided into terms of three months each. Attendance upon any two terms entails Terms: January, April, July and October. Examinations at one term. For further information and Catalogue address W. A. BURNEY, M. D., Dean, Louisville, Ky. Quarterly Meeting Held. AMONG THE MINERS S. T. BUCK THE PLANET HOTEL. A Very Pleasant Event Pays for professional lectures, board and room rent for one term. By the Quarterly System is offered unrivaled opportunities for those who must retain teaching positions as a means of livelihood, and yet desire to study Medicine. FEMALE DUELISTS (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. church has purchased a beautiful lot and will begin the erection of a building immediately. Rev. Anderson is pastor. I Cairns people wish to have a good time they should come out here on August 5th, when a barbecue will be given by the church. Music will be furnished by Overbyr's orchestra. Some of the members of the different churches have stopped taking The Freeman. We believe in reciprocity. We are willing to assist the churches with music and by giving them notices of their entertainments, etc., but we believe the members should assist us by taking the paper. MOUND CITY NEWS THE PARKER HOUSE Ice-Cream Parlor at Parker House served of evenings and on Sundays, 11 and 321 West Michigan Street. 06 Phone main 2997. WANTED To take positions in Factories, on Railroads, Clerks, Porters, Janitors, Coachmen, Hotel Positions of any kind furnished to Gentle- men or Ladies. Free pass from this posi- tions in any part of the country. State position wanted and send 25e application fee. INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, 24 South Illinois street, Indianapolis, IN THE MARKET Cotton. New Orleans, July 19 - Cotton farm. Sales 5,300 bales. Ordinary, 7;c; good ordinary, 9;c; low middling, 8;c; middling, 9;10c; middling, 9;c; middling fair, 9;c. Receipts 330 bales; stock, 67, 315 bales. New Orleans, July 21 - Cotton quiet. Sales 550 bales. Ordinary, 7;c; good ordinary, 9;c; low middling, 8;c; middling, 9;10c; middling, 9;c; middling fair, 9;c. Receipts 1 bales; stock, 67,180 bales. New Orleans, July 21 - Cotton future quilt and steady; July, 9;15c; August, 7;20c; September, 8.07;08;0c; October, 7.13;08; November, 7.62;07;64c; December, 7.62;08; January, 7.62;07;63c. New Orleans, July 21 - Cotton quiet. Sales 559 bales. New Orleans, July 22 - Cotton quiet. Sales 9;c; bales. Ordinary, 7;c; good ordinary, 9;c; low middling, 8;c; middling, 9;10c; middling, 9;c; middling fair, 9;c. Receipts 1 bales; stock, 64,620 bales. New York, July 22 - Cotton spot-quilt middling uplands, 9;c; middling fair, 9;10c. Receipts 1 bales; stock, 64,620 bales. New York, July 22 - Wool steady, domestic fleece, 250;330c. "Crimp = Less" An Electric Hair Straightener-takes the Crimp out without the Hair on horse back a week with this Straightener. The Straightener is easy and cheap. We can make it wild over it. Price $8.00. We are welcome to try it on you. "CRIMPLESS" MFG.CO. 1111 Missouri Trail Bldg. Burlington, MO. STAGE. here the 14th. Gibbs, the boxer, m it up with Al Nell here tonight. are mean enough to take three EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Notice that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. ```markdown ``` NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST Carter, Mrs Nancy Butter, Mrs Ida Brister, Miss Grace Frances, Belle Jas Jas F Gertrand, Minnie Harris, Mrs Eliza Harris, Mrs. M. Cea. Kniddle, Flora Kinney, Miss Bessie L Russell, Gertrude Smith, Miss Hattie Tyner, Miss Jessie # TEAMS Allen, Mark Banks, Billy Brewer, Pearl Bostwick, W. G. Brown, Richard Barton, J. F. Frank Carter, Ethel-John Carroll, Billy Chattens and Petitt Cassel & Mines C. E. Christian Dodd S. E. Fernand, Williams Fernand, Jas. Franklin, Miss Cora Furber and Davis George, J. E. Geyer, E. R. Harvey Green, Chas. H. Goodall, James L. Harris, James Harris, Geo C Hines Hollie, W. B. Houssley, Geo Horsley, Edward Hambright, G Harris, Redford Harris, James Highes, Ed Hughes, C. W. Hunn, Ben Humphreys, Will Jackson, Calvin Jackson Billie Johnson, Sam Johnson, John Jordan, W. V. Johnson, Tom Kemp, Bobby Kitchie, N. T. Kennedy, A. C. Lacy, James Legas, J. McDade, Henry McCarver, Howard McCurdy, Chas. McOurdy, Chas. Oliver, Jack M. Parker, Chas. R. Perkins, U. Perrin, Sydney Prescott, Tracey Powell, John Price, J. W. Robinson, Erb. Smith, Daydid Sherman, James E. Johnson, Sam The Fosters Sherman, James E. Vaillack, Henry Viccas, F. T. Wright, L. J. L. Watt, J. S. Walker, Frank Walker, Gee. Watt, Al. Wills, D. D. 1902 ROUTE- PAWNZE BILL'S WILD WEST (and Concert Co. Dan BILLMAN Manager.)-Bar Vrekt, 14. Rutland, 17; Manchester, 19; Bellows Falls, 14; Vt., 21; Brattleboro, 21; Clarence N. H., 3; Franklin Falls, 24; Laconia, 25; Manchester Greenfield Mass., Aug. 1; North Adams 2. P. G LOWER'S CONCERT BAND (4 Paw丝 Bros. Circus)-ithaca, N., 7; July 28; Elmrai 29; Wilamsport, Pa., 30; Lock Haven, 3; Dutlois Ang., 1; Butler 2. RICHARDS & PRINCLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIAS T. J. Culligan, Manager.-Wallace Idaho; Wardner, 39; Mullan, 30; Harrison 31; Spokane, Aug. 1.2. George Matthews, of Selma, Ala. sends regards to King and Bush. To J. Harry Jackson—"Oh, I'll Meet You-Over Dere-by-the Sea-side.—Sam. To Will Harris—I wonder if you're lost in the land of "freaks."—Grundy. James J. Helton, the Louisiana Blossom is still doing doing stunts in New Orleans. The Van Cleve Sisters, of Dayton, O. will be with one of the big companies this season. Billy Miller, write Phil R. Miller at 2808 Dearborn street Chicago. Business of importance. Lew Tigner will give them something to talk about this season in minstrelsy. The roster of the company will appear later. --- Sulpio Williams, the popular "mixer" at Archibald Greathouse's well known "thirst palace" is spending a few days with the old folks at home in Nashville, Teen. --- Lew Tigner is a very lucky man. A half dozen managers were after Harry Fidler this season but the genial Lew Tigner succeeded in landing Indianapolis' funny man. --- Kid Alston left New York City, July 23 for a short visit to his sisters at Columbia S C., on Wednesday 23. He will stop at Charleston a few days and also wishes that Tom Logan had time to make the trip with him. Geo. Titchner, prince of colored comedians, will be seen this season with Mahara's Minstrel as stage manager producer and principal comedian. Regards to all friends. A happy life-Geo. Bailey. --- Ben Wise and Kate Milton send the following from Los Angeles under dafe of July 11.—Murphy and Slater are here this week at the Orpheum and are a big hit. The Sisters Meredith are THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER here the 14th. Gibbs, the boxer, mixes it up with Al Nell here tonight. We are mean enough to take three and four enoores nightly at the Vienna Buffet and go to Unique Theatre, Sacramento, July 14th, then Hol for the East. Regards to Tom Logan. --- Wm. Hallback writes:—There is always something for one to do if they would only do it. I am working my summer vacation instead of taking a rest as stated before. I was only idle one week after reaching home. I've been on three months writing a comedy drama entitled, 'A Hot Coon From Mississippi which I propose to stage next season. I would put it out this season but owing to my contract with W. A. Mahara for the coming season I'll have to wait. So keep your eye on "The Hot Coon From Mississippi." Thieves you are to late as it was copyrighted, July 5, by Wm. Hallback. Success to all. Regards to Bob Cole. --- Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:—We have played all the principal cities of North Carolina to good business and both show and band have received great praise for their good work from both press and public. Chas. Golns one of our ballad songsters closed in Kingston N. C. Ben Bow, of Birmingham has the waiter and porter job and is proving a good fellow in that line. Williams and Stevens the sketch team are working hard on their new act with which they expect to open in September in vaudeville. F. Hansett is himself again. Chuckens and corn stand but little show in sight of C. C., our fat boy. G. B. Brooks is the noted fish mother of the show. W. Grant has a head full of ideas. Williams and Stevens send regards to McCamon, S. Johnson, F. Caskry, F. Miller, DeMuse and A. Isler. Williams and Brooks are the champion whist players here. Notes from Wolfscale's Plantation Minstrel, with Sells and Down's circus: —We showed at Wells Minn. to a crowded canvass. We met the Gillams who were well and doing well with that chicken farm and the Hendersons were royally entertained by them with a fried spring chicken dinner. J. H. McCamon sends regards to William Fletcher; Lawrence Cheatham sends regards to Aleck Houston and Henry Troy and would like to hear from them. Sam Johnson sends regards to Jas. Wilson. A. R. Hutchins sends regards to James Johnson. We had a blow down at Janeville, Minn., with small damages. The Hendersons sends regards to Jno. Dennis, J. D. West and the Prampins and says to all, look out for the big family act for this season. They solicit offers from responsible managers only for the season of 1003 per ad, The Freeman. The show is making quite a reputation. Prince Mingo sends regards to all friends. Business remains good. Prof James Wolfcales will soon add two more ladies to our big minstrel. Thos. Howard manager of the People's Band and Orchestra of Columbus O, writes:-Our band and orchestra has been re-engaged for the Lexington, Ky. Fair. This is the 2nd engagement and it speaks well for my band. I can safely say, we are able to hold our own with any band (white or black) in our State and we are doing well for a local organization. We play for the parties and balls of the 400 of our city. From June 1901 to June 1902 we earned $2632; not a man in my orchestra has received less than $350. Everyone has a job and they are doing better here than they can traveling, but every now and then some of them get the travelling fever and leave their jobs and orchestra to accept a place where they can't do so well. I will take a band of 25 men to Lexington, Ky., Colored Fair and will fill three days at the State Fair here before leaving for Kentucky. My season is opening up and I can guarantee to the music loving public that my band is above the average of colored bands. I would like to hear from Wm. Hedgepath, Huch Clemens, Clarence P. Jones, John Jackson and George Bailey. Columbus is the best town in this country for good musicians who wish to locate. Write me boys and I will let you hear something that will interest you. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Band and Vaudeville Company:—We met Walter Johnson, the clever performer at St. Thomas, Ont., enroute for Buffalo N. Y. where he expects to spend his vacation. P. G. Lowery is negotiating with the leading prima donna of our race to star his company this winter. The company will be stronger than last season. Sam Elliott, the Indianapolis "Kid" will spend a pleasant day with relatives and friends. Smith, Jones and Rawlens have a live pig up the creek. Johnny Jones sends regards to all N. Y. friends. Ambrose Davis or the Four-in-Hand Quartette has been ill but is able to be out. Essie Williams sends regards to Etta Gross. Arthur L. Prince and Chas. R. Foster send regards to all friends. Prentis Oliver is still making a hit singing, I hate to get up early in the morn. Henry Lee had a swell time in Toronto. Porters, Dennis Lowery, John Steward and Allen McClelland were royally entertained in Buffalo. Sandy Edwards has returned to Chicago. Joe Scott, headwaiter is still among the land of the living. Ernest Baker has been taking a vacation on account of a sprained wrist. Wm Baker is still singing "Ive Got Mine." --- Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels:—We are at last in Montana among the moneyed people, with our entire company well and seemingly enjoying their trip hugely. The show meets a hearty welcome all through this country, but it should as it has been living in the West straight along for several years and a visitor to the West for nearly thirty years. Hence it is very clear why the Georgias can always meet with success in the West and all readers of the Freeman well know our roster and always have an idea as to whether we fake or not and when you start after us have your "feet" clean, thats all. John E. Jackson, trombonist sends regards to John Eason John Adams, Syl. Cheatam and Julius C. Lucky, of St. Louis, Mo. He also extends his kindest to his Columbus, O. friends in conjunction with James Lacy and Jones, the clarionettist. The Big Trio sends regards Jean McDonald, Julius C. Lucky, Wm. Flowers and all the musical union of St. Louis wishing them evey success. Oscar Cameron, one of our noted comedians is yet very lonesome since we left the circus route. He is certainly a great admirer of the circus. The Housesley Bros were highly entertained at Fargo, N. D. They also send regards to their friends of Fargo hoping to meet them soon again. Mr. L. Cooper and J. E. Jackson, met Mr. Joseph Bradshaw and wife, of St. Louis Mo., who set a nice spread for them George A. Swan sends regards to Samuel Dayls and says, write. --- Notes from the Oregon Pacific and Oriental Street Carnival, at Albany Oregon:—We opened to a rushing business on the 16th, owing to the encampment of the Oregon State Militia of 2500 and 28th battery of Artillery, U. S. Regulars from Vancoover, Washington. The town is crowded with people and our immense carnival grounds are crowded as soon as the doors open. Our audiences are turned away pleased. We are using old Southern melodies interspersed with up to date selections. Little Bumpy is a grand success. Her singing of "Stay in Your Own Back Yard" assisted by Miss Mines and her buck and wing dances are well rewarded by the audience, with money as well as applause. Mr. Cissel as a comedian keeps the auditors in a roar of miss. Miss Mines in song and jests pleases well. Mr. Frederick Vaughn holds his hearers spellbound with his wonderful piano playing. His rendition of the overtures "Poet and Peasant," "Gottschalsch and "Last Hope" besides several intermezzo and ragtime selections stamp him an artist of merit. Dick Robinson is an artist "Castle on the Nile," "Phrenologist Coon;" all up-to-date work and is highly appreciated as storms of applause testify. J. C. Garner as Uncle Eph, portrays the character in an artistic manner possessing a splendid bass voice. Jas. H. Gray, baritone soloist is using "My Old Kentucky Home" which never falls to please. We regret to say our soubrette, Miss Daisy Whitfield was stolen by Saliba-Ayas troupe of Turks. One of their ladies disappointing at Vancouver Wash., Miss Whitfield took her place for one day, proving herself a wonder in the "Danse du Ventre" and now La Belle Fatima hardly dare speak to former friends and begins to speak the Turkish lingo. Regards to all friends. James H. Gray, sends regards to James Worrel, Al and Cecil Watts, Susie and Mamie Payne, Eva LaRue. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City:—Johnson and Dean returned to the city on Friday of last week after filling successfully several month's engagement in Europe.—Ladson B. Aiston left Wednesday for Columbia S. C., where he will visit relatives.—Now 'tis reported the Smart & Williams "gag" has gone a "frost."—John Rucker, "Alabama Blossom" principal comedian with the Black Patti Troubadours arrived in the city Friday of last week, from St. Louis, Ill., where he spent his vacation. Mr. Rucker will feature this season, Messrs. Hampton & Donglass success "My Friend, From My Home" and Shepard N. Edmonds "I was There and I had no Business to be There." Bob Cole and Rossmond Johnson finished a brilliant week's engagement in Bostsn last Saturday. They made an enormous hit at the Cherry Blossom Grove, Sunday night.—The many friends of Edward Furber of the acrobatic team of Furber & Davis are responding quite freely to a sub- scription list that is being circulated in his behalf. Mr. Furber has been on the sick list for the past forty-three weeks. Irving Jones "went big" at Cherry Blossom Grove, Sunday night, singing "Home Ain't Nothing Like This." The Black Patti Troubadours began rehearsal at the West-side Lyceum Monday morning. The show, this season is being staged by the clever comedian, Bob Cole. A complete roster of the company will appear in the next issue. "The Coon With the Panama" is the title of a very funny song—words by Alex Rogers, music by Messrs. Lemonier and Vanghn. Bert Williams, of the Williams & Walker company will feature it the coming season. Messrs. Lemonier & Vaughan are also the authors of "When Sousa Comes to Town." The Hogan & McClain show will begin rehearsals about August 15.—Grant & Rehearsal hit.—Sidney Perrin dropped in town the other day with a couple of "hot" songs. They will be heard the coming season with the Black Patti Troubadours. His, "Dats de Way to Spell Chicken," will be sung by that clever singing comedian Boby Kemp, while "I A'int Got Nothing and Don't Want Nothing But Sally," will be used by that veteran Troubadour, Leslie Triplett—The Wangdoole Comedy Four, (Julius Glenn's edition) are in Newark, N. J., this week.—I have been informed that Harry Fidler's funny (?) joke published sometime ago on this page has caused him to loose a 35 weeks job with one of the big "gags" for the coming season. Al Bailey and a company of octooroons are still a big attraction a Carnarsie Beach—J. M. Moore and his New Orleans Minstrels have returned to Canada. Everybody at the "Front" sends regards to the gang with P. G. Lowery. Messrs. Voeckel & Nolan will bring out another big colored show next season. They have completed arrangements with Bob Cole whom they will star—J. Ed. Green will be the stage director for the Black Patti Troubadours this season. Mr. Green has handled the stage for some of the best managers in the business and a well directed stage is looked for from him. The "Brittons" are a big hit over the parks of Massachusetts. They have just closed a successful week at Freebody Park, R. I. and will open the week of the 28th at Point of Pines, Revere, Mass., and then back home to Atlantic Garden, New York City, week of Aug., 11th. --- The New Weber-Field Conductor. The question as to whom would succeed the late John T. Stromberg as composer for the Weber and Fields burlesquers was settled yesterday when the managers signed a contract with William T. Francee, who for several years has been associated with Jefferson de Angellis as composer for that comedian. The offer to replace Mr. Stromberg came as a surprise to Mr. Francis. He was under contract with Jefferson de Angellis for next season and at first refused to listen to any inducement to leave that comedian with whom he had been associated so long. Mr. De Angellis, while reluctant to part with his musical director, released him to accept the generous offer. Mr. Francis began work immediately, finishing up the score of the new burlesque for Weber & Fields where it had been cut short by the death of Mr. Stromberg. Mr. Francis when first asked to go to Weber & Fields, declined on account of his engagement with Mr. De Angellis. He volunteered, however, to finish Mr. Stromberg's work anonymously and let all the credit go to the memory of his dead friend, for Messrs. Francis and Stromberg were on intimate terms. The new musical director will assume charge of the orchestra Aug. 1st., when the first rehearsal of the new burlesque is called. The latest Weber-Field offering by the way is christened the "Twirly Whirly." Mr. Stromberg had written seven songs for the new offering, up to the time of his death, the last being "Come Down, Evening Star" to which he put the last notes a few hours before he passed away. When the season opens the compositions of Messrs. Stromberg and Francis will be indicated on the program. Mr. Francis was born in New Orleans about thirty-five years ago and at an early age was prominent in piano concerts, he being a master of that instrument. As leader of the Mexican Orchestra in his native city he composed many musical numbers, notably, the "Cactus Dence" a weird, tropical melody, which brought him fame in the South. Later he turned his attention to ballads of the popular order, and "The Old Organist," "Honey, You're My Turtle Dove," "Down on Ole Tampa Bay," and "In the Springtime" were whistled and sung everywhere. He composed all the music for a "Royal Rogue," in which Jefferson De Angeli successfully starred and also wrote the music for the "Little Host" for Miss Della Fox who starred in it until illness cut short her tour. Prior to joining Mr. De Angeli he was musical director for Messrs. Hallen and Hart, when that pair of comedians appeared in the farce comedy, "Later On." M. Witmark & Sons are his exclusive publishers. *** A Great European Pianist Coming. The musical season of 1902-3 will not be lacking in genius. Among others The oldest, largest, strongest and the best Theatre South. Can place immediately first-class Performers and Musicians. Want ten (10) first-class girls quick. Must be Singers and Dancers. Will send ticket to the right people, any part of United States. Address: PAT CHAPPELL TAIN. Fax: P. S.—For Sale, 10 new Market Parade Coats with capes attached, yellow trimmed in black Popular--Sentimental and Coon Songs- Ma Mississippi Lou. 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Strictly first-class. JEFF SMITH, Prop. GEO. FOUNTAIN Mgr. MIXOLOGISTS Newly refitted with the latest improved "Boston" and "Edison" Electric Cushions. No saloon in connection. Strictly first-class. Newly refitted with the latest improved "Boston" and "Edison" Electric Cushions. No saloon in connection. Strictly first-class. Jas. Williams. The Greeley Saloon Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO --- --- [Name] [Name] Frederic Lamond is to be here. Lamond is a Scotohman by birth, but has received his musical education in Germany and he, to-day, occupies a pre-eminent position among the pianists of Europe. His name is not unknown here for orchestral works of his have been played by the Philharmonic Society of New York. Lamond has never before visited the United States. SONGS AND SINGERS. Ben Hendricks, the popular soloist is making a big feature of Cogley & Beck's "Tom, the Ne'er Do Well." Walter Webb of "The Georgia Serenaders" is alsofeaturing it. He sings it in soldier costume which goes very big. Fred Haller is singing, "A Letter From Ohio" and "The Mountain's Eairest Flower," at Krug's Park, Omaha, with great success. "Tom, the Ne'er-Do-Well" by Cogley & Beck will be one of the features of Quinlan and Wall's Minstrels the coming season. In the repertoire of the Pan American Four who are at present making an extended tour of the summer parks, they are featuring their great stand-by, "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" and also using, "Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder" and "Sweet Maggie May." Allen May has been charming his audiences lately with his splendid rendition of "Why Did they Sell Killarney?" The slides for this song are considered among the most beautiful that have been turned out this season. Miss Mollie Mahow. who sings coon songs as few women can, has just introduced Howard Whitney's "I Want's a Pig Pong Man," and claims it to be one of her biggest successes. The composer is also singing it. The charming vocalist Miss Amy Whaley is at present making a tour of the South and the most popular numbers in her repertoire are "Star of My Life," "Goodnight Beloved; Goodnight" and "A Little Dreaming by the Way." Mme. Rachael Lays, the famous prima donna of the French Opera Company, introduced the popular pickaninny ballad, "Stay in Your Own Back Yard" in English and made an unusual success with the same. Kitty Rampone, the clever little vocalist recently sang, "Pretty Nellie Pool and Billiard Parlor 1323 Market Street, St. Louis, Mo Chas. St. John Fine Wines, Liquors Shannon," "Stay in Your Own Back Yard" and "Sweet Maggie May" at the St. Norris Park, New York, with great success. "Sadie, Say you Won't Say Nay" "Why Did They Sell Killarney" and "It's for Her, Her, Her are also features of her repertoire. Maxwell and Dudley are making a big hit with Ford & Bratton's, "Springtime Sells." Chas Flynn is making a big hit with "Tis Better to Have Loved and Lost," "While Old Glory Waves" and "Asleep. Jacquelin & Ingress are making a big hit with Fay & Oliver's "Flash A Light to Guide Me Home." Elizabeth Murray is singing 'Trouble' a new coon hit. She is making it big, Ernest Hogan has selected 'Trouble' and "All de Time" as two of his prominent numbers for the coming season. The latter song is being done in England. Amateur Colored League Standing Played Won Lost Per. A-B-C..... 3 3 0 1000. Vendomes..... 2 2 0 1000. Herculeans..... 2 0 2 000. Eastern Stars. 3 0 3 000. Saturday the A.B.C. will play the Vendomes and the Eastern Stars will play the Herculeans. Bud Fowler is doing some tall hustling to promote base ball in this city. Atlants, Ga., base ball team met its match last week with the Montgomery Hornets. Three games were played, each team winning one, the third resulting in a draw after 14 innings. They play at Brunswick next. An unfair decision was given against Steve Crosby, the clever and hard hitting light weight boxer of Louisville, Ky., in his fight with Eugene Bezenah of Covington, Ky., at the Cleveland Club, Monday night. As usual after a long wrangle concerning the referee and purse, which characterizes affairs given at this club, they were given the word and the mill was on. Steve pounded Bezenah all over the ring for ten rounds, and the crowd was surprised when the referee, a Mr. Smith of Anderson gave the decision to Bezenah. In a brush fight Crosby could have killed the Covington, boy. In his next fight Steve will be seen at the Empire, where he will be assured at least an even break. 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It sparkles with that wit and lively talk that is so wholesome for young readers. The close and intimate friendship springing up between Jim, the son of a very plaia working man—a mechanic, and a wealthy man's son who is at the farm for his health, has furnished the material out of which has been developed some of the most beautiful descriptions of boy life we have ever read. Honor seems to be the chief lesson taught. 000 "Our Devoted Friend, the Dog, by Sarah Knowles Bolton. L. C. Page & Co., Boston, Mass. 444 pages. the bravery, the sincere devotion, the general intelligence, the honor, if you please, of my dog is almost as reliable as my watch (a good time piece), and is as highly esteemed. A dog's friendship is constant, true, worthy; it is, at times worth more than the friendship of some human beings. There can be no good reason, therefore, why the author should not write in such a sympathetic and lovable manner of dogs in this magnificent volume. These stories of noble dogs, dogs of high breeding and almost perfect development, are calculated to create in the readers' mind a kinder feeling for the dog and a more generous treatment of all other animals. The illustrations, of which there are forty in all, are reproductions from photographs, and they give us pictures of some of the most valuable as well as most famous dogs now living. "Mammy's Reminiscences and Other Sketches," by Martha S. Gielow, of Alabama. A. S. Barnes & Co., New York; 109 pages. Mrs. Gielow, the author of these charming sketches, is a dialect reader of considerable reputation. Her monologues and poems are exceptionally attractive and her impersonations are said to be inimitable. The plantation folk lore sketches, of which this book is composed, savors of intimate acquaintance with the ante bellum Negro, so much admired by the Southern whites. The dialect is characteristic and the illustrations by Mrs. Clara Weaver Parrish, are faithful to the text. 000 "Prince Harold," being a story for the young, and all who have young hearts, by L. F. Brown. L. C. Page & Co., Boston; 255 pages. One of the dangers that many writers of juvenile story books are prone to invite is the attempt "to write down" to children, not only in selection of theme and movement, but in dialogue. It is inexcusable for an author, who hopes to benefit as well as amuse his little readers, to have the little ones in the story use the same words and talk in the same ungrammatical language that children do in real life. Through such a method no illusion is created and no ideals are presented to kindle the imagination. We can hardly forbear to draw attention to these elements, which are the mistakes of many writers, because we have met one at last who is conspicuously free from them. The author of "Prince Harold," L. F. Brown, has a fantastic tale to tell, in which monkeys speak as well as fairs, and in which the impossible has the appearance of truth, through sheer exclusion of the real and the probable. And yet the story is told in a simple manner. with no trick of rhetoric, and in the language in which a child thinks if he does not express himself. In other words, the author of "Prince Harold," while allowing his imagination to run riot with incidents, situations, persons and things, has maintained from beginning to end a fine literary quality, which cannot fall to instruct the mind of the little reader, who is only conscious of the feelings of joy or sorrow over the adventures of the people in the story whom he learns to regard as his own little friends, living in a world which grows more and more real to him as the pages are turned. Good agents are wanted at once to sell "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders." Special inducements will be offered to those who mean business. Send ten cents to Charles Alexander, Wilberforce, Ohio, for a complete copy of the books and special instructions. Short, Spicy Snapshots. Greenfield, Tenn., Special.—Services at the C. M. E. church on the 13th were very interesting. Presiding Elder Griffin preached a noble sermon Sunday morning, and gave two excellent lectures to the young people while here. James Williams, Sr., is making quite an improvement on his home in East Greenfield. Misses Lizzie and Emma Calhoun, of Milan, have been the guests of the Misses Sims. On their return Miss Mary Sims made a brief trip to Milan. Mesdames Akins, Crout, Grosby, Malone and Vann are on the sick list. Miss Virgie Clay, of Carbondale, Ill., who has been a guest of the family of Richard Scates for three weeks, has returned to her home. Miss Gertrude Lamler, of Martin, has arrived to open school at the Hillis school house. We wish her much success, Mrs. Ella Lucket, of Jackson, has been the guest of the Ward family. 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K. Bruce, has just graduated from Harvard University with high bonors. Out of a large class, many of whom were young white men, he was elected class orator. That the class made no mistake in elecving Mr. Bruce is evidenced by the many flattering comments by the press, on the great speech which he delivered. Dr. J. M. Henderson of Philadelphia makes himself heard on Negro citizenship. Dr. Henderson says that the colored citizen has it in his power to shorten the period of his oppressed and suffering condition and to hasten the day of his prosperity. But that he will be unable to make any great progress toward this until he becomes able to calmly recognize plain facts and to be guided by sober judgment. The National Afro-American Council met in St. Paul, Minn. Bishop Alexander Walters, President, called the council to order and after prayer by Bishop Clinton there were addresses of welcome. J. C. Dancy of Washington, precipitated a rather lively discussion by proposing Louisville, Ky., as the place for holding the next convention. A number of the delegates were opposed to meeting in a state where "Jim Crow" laws were in force, but Bishop Clinton spoke warmly in the support of the Kentucky city. He declared that the Negroes would receive treatment as fair and courteous in Louisville as in any Northern city; that the obnoxious laws were not enforced in Louisville, and that it was time for the council to quit dodging the South and to hold its meetings in some of the cities nearer the center of Negro population. The bishop's speech was so convincing that Louisville was chosen unanimously. Mr. Hiram Johnson, one of the most noted sculptors and marblemen of his race in Clarksville, Tenn., is having the costliest and most artistic monument erected to the memory of his late wife, Mrs. Lena yler Johnson, ever seen in that city. It is being drafted from an original photo taken from life when she was in the bloom of her womanhood. It is an ideal pictorial monument, true to life, representing an angel looking heavenward, holding an urn in her hands, which is clasped to her breast. An Italian sculptor is laying on the finishing touches. When completed, will be a thing of beauty and a foy forever that will tower over the tomb of Mrs. Johnson in Greenwood Cemetery. Timely Resolutions Adopted. Dallas, Tex., Special. — Resolutions have been abopted by 1,700 white teachers of the South, in convention at Chattanooga, taxing themselves $700,000,000 to educate the two races. The Conclave of the Grand Commandry, Knight Templars, convened in their 18th annual session here with the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star from the 7th to the 11th inst. Many prominent Masons from over the state were in attendance. The session closed with an installation. The local committee deserve much praise for the manner in which they entertained the visitort. The literary entertainment at Plymouth Congregational church on the 11th, was largely attended. The debate between Dallas and Ft. Worth was full of interest. Both sides maintained a high standard of oratory. After the debate a social was given on the lawn by the ladies' auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. Hollman's cafe at 119 Swiss Avenue, serves meals at short notice. Mines. Epperson, of Big Sandy; R. E. Lee and M. A. Willey, of Paris, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Glens. Miss Gertrude Miller is visiting Chicago, Put-in-bay and other resorts. Mrs. Mollie Trouser entertained a number of friends on the 9th in honor of Mrs. R. R. Reese of Sanantonio. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed. Mrs. Amanda Griffin was called here to the bedside of her father-in-law, Jeff. Williams, who died shortly after her arrival. Frank Kemp, a young man of much ability, is chairman of the entertainment committee of St. Luke Lodge No. 1, K. of P., and asks all true Knights to assist in the series of entertainments soon to take place. The lodge will have a street parade and public installation on Monday evening, the 28th inst. The parade will start from Castle hall on Main street, at 5:30 p. m., and will proceed to Metropolitan Park where choice music will be rendered by Spears' milli- tary band. All K. of P.'s and their friends are invited. F. F. Malone was pleased beyond expression last week when he was shown a copy of the Freeman by the representative. He read, with much pleasure, news from friends in Cairo, Ill., Paducah, Ky., and Greenfield, Tenn. He also read his sister's inquiry and acknowledged the same. He sends greetings to his many friends and requests that they address him at 106 Jefferson street. It is said that none of the fifteen graduates of this year will be given certificates to teach. We are patiently awaiting the remainder of appointments. Tell your friends that the Freeman will only cost them $100 per year during July. Leave your order at 105 Central avenue. The restaurant of Gus Burleson & company, 520 Main street, is where the choicest lunches can always be had. Quick service and polite waiters. Reduced rates will be given to the fair at Corsicana Aug. 20th to 24th. This will be the leading Negro fair of the year. H. B. Blackwell has returned to Elpaso after a visit to friends here. W. G. Haywood and Mesdames Lizzie Cecil and Delig Pew, of Waxahachie, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Scott on Juliett street. The Bluitt Rifies are drilling to take part in the Encampment next month. We hope they will return with the prize. All Tabors report a good time at the grand lodge which convened at Texarkana. STANDS AT THE TOP HOWARD MEDICAL SCHOOL WINS FRESH LAURELS. Graduates in Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy Succeeding Admirably Wherever they Go. Washington, D. C., Special—One of the best equipped and most flourishing medical schools in America, open to both colored and white students (male and female) and whose faculty comprises both colored and white physicians, is Howard Medical School, Washington, D. C., which has a general hospital of 800 beds attached (Freedmens Hospital). The efficiency of the faculty and the excellent facilities offered for the study of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy are attested by the eminent success with which the graduates of this well known school are acquiring themselves before State Boards all over the country and even in foreign lands, for there is represented on the roll of 300 students, England, South America, Japan, Africa and the West Indies. The largest class in the history of the Medical department of Howard University was graduated at the last commencement in May, being 27 in medicine, 7 in dentistry and 17 in pharmacy, making a total of 51 young men and women prepared for their life-work. Several of them have already honored, viz: Dr. Anna Bartsch has secured by competitive examination a tutorship in the Maternity Hospital at Philadelphia, standing second in a list of seven who passed; Paul L. Hive, D. D. S., has been appointed on the dental faculty of his alma mater; Ralph B. Stewart, Ph. D., recently passed the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy with an exceptionally high average; James T. Williston, Ph. D., has just passed the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy, and two of the Pharmacy class of 1902 have recently passed their respective state boards, namely, James T. Harris, Ph. D., Baltimore, Md., and M. O. Lee, Ph. D., at Albany, Ga. The following graduates in medicine (class 1902) have passed their state boards: Dr. Milton M. White has passed the Pennsylvania state board; Dr. J. S. Lennon the New York state board and Dr. J. T. Allen has just passed the New Jersey state board. Pharmacists and dentists are in great demand and the future is bright for young men and women who take those professions. Pharmacy is an excellent opening for ladies, and Dr. Willie May Harris, the only lady graduate in Howard Pharmacy class of 1902, is now located in South Washington, helping to conduct the drug store of her husband, Dr. Leroy H. Harris, who is one of the most progressive of the seven colored druggists in the District of Columbia and who is also a graduate of Howard. The graduates of the Medical department of Howard University (dentists doctors as well as pharmacists) everywhere rank with their fellow physicians without regard to race or place of graduation. They are located in different parts of the world; they are good citizens and most of them are succeeding professionally and financially. Some of them are engaged in hospital work, establishing such institutions where they are needed, others are in the army, navy and marine hospital service, and still others are examiners for insurance companies. Great credit is due Dr. Furman J. Shadd, the genial, talented and progressive secretary of Howard Medical School, who also is a member of the Senior faculty, and whose ardent labor and marked executive ability is largely responsible for the present prosperous condition of the school, and who is one RIPANS Ripans Tabules hold their place as the supreme remedy which cures dyspepsia, indigestion, stomach, liver and bowel troubles, sick headache and constipation. No other single remedy has yet been found since the twilight of medical history which is capable of doing so much good to so large a majority of mankind. AT DRUGGISTS The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, sixty cents, contains a supply for a year. of the busiest and wealthiest of the many colored physicians of the Capitol city. Under the Lime Light. College Hill, Cincinnati, O., Special.—The Epworth League of the M. E. church rendered an interesting program on the 11th by the little folks, after which the debate, "How to make a success," was opened by Mrs. Bertha Beyers in her characteristic manner. She was followed by Mrs. Collins, who, in her intelligent way, struck the key note. Mrs. Collins is president of the Church Union Association and is very popular in society chroes. Mrs. H. B. Brooks, C. S. Kinney and Raymond Denning made appropriate remarks. Rev. J. A. Smith, the pastor, closed the debate with a short address. The son of Billy Gill, age 4 years, while playing, took hold of a broken telephone wire that was crossed by an electric wire, and was considerably burned about the breast and hands. Mr. Gill was considerably burned trying to rescue his son. The Church Union gave a picnic on the 24th. The basket meeting at the Westwood church on the 13th, was a success. Rev. W. H. Ross, of Cumminsville, preached an able sermon at the morning service. The tables were then spread and a bounteous feast was enjoyed by all. Rev. W. H. Vaughn of Covington, preached an eloquent sermon in the afternoon, followed by remarks by Rev. H. W. Simons and the pastor. Freeman Stations Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The most popu- nlar 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 Sures, 417 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street, Master Goodman: B. Z. Eakin, general agent and reporter, 512 Cedar street, 'phone 334. Ring 4. Mammoth Cave One of America's greatest wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 90 miles south of Louisville. 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BOX CALF PASTE FOR BOX CALF VICI KID PATENT ENAMEL LEATHERS WHITTEMOLE ELITE POLY BOX CALF VICI KID PATENT ENAMEL LEATHERS YS USED BOSTON MASS. 1855 THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ee | M 0 R Ve | ee ee P gus ee SP —————— A little over a week ago we created a little commercial ex- citement by selling a case of fine Penangs or Percales at very close to half price, Since then we've secured another lot, the arrival of which is here an- nounced exclusively in The Freeman. Big variety of styles, same 100 thread fineness, same price— aic’a yard © eee | | They are worthaepecial shop- | ping expedition to-day. | l. 5, AYRES & ((), “Indiana’s Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods.” PO OOO OOOO OOOO CITY NOTES... 00060000006 Mrs. Harriet Pickett is on the sick ist. Harry Taylor has returned from Mich- igan. F. Fowler Brown spent this week in Chicago. W. H. Fielding spent last Sanday in Cincinnati. Prof. Charles Sneed is in Chicago for a few days. Bud Nicholas of Danville, Ill, was a visitor last Sunday. Rev. Griffin attended the Conference at Connersville this week. Mrs, Nellie Gilliam is visiting her relatives in Carthage, Ind. The Alpha Home will give a picnic on the home grounds the 14th, Samuel Ratcliffe and Selina Ealy were married last Monday evening. ‘Mrs. John Banks was seriously in- jared by a street oar on Wednesday. Ben Dunn has returned from a week's visit to his mother in Jacksonville, lll. Rev. Gilliam is attending the District Conference at Connersville this week. ‘Miss Sallie Jackeon died at her home, 811 Susquehana street, Tuesday. Age 28 years. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Board of Louis- ville, Ky,, are in the city to reside per- manently. ‘Mrs, Wm. Lonas has gone to Louls- ville, Ky., to remain daring the month of August, Miss Lillian Morris of Lonisville, Ky., is in the city, the guest of her brother, Wm. Morris. Miss Sara Dickerson left this week to attend the Sunday-school convention at Evansville, Ind. [Clarence Thompson returned to Chi- cago last Wednesday after a few days’ visit with relatives Prof. and Mrs. Samuel Vancleave will return to-morrow after a very pleasant visit with his family. ‘The dancing at Armstrong Park, July Bist, will be managed by the Juvenile lodge of the Odd Fellows. Dr. James Sebree of Paris, Ky., was in the olty last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs, A. C. Richardson, Wesley Lewis, Grant Burbridge and Arthur Walker were among the list re ported by Undertaker Willis. Mrs. Charles Brown and son Charles were in Covington last Sunday visiting her dsughter, Mrs. Julia Hillman. The Indianapolis 1900 band will far nish music for the Odd Fellows’ celebra tion at Armstrong Park, July 31st. ‘Mr. Chaplin Carter left last Saturday for Cleveland, Ohio, where he will re main during the month of August. The Central School CHIROPODY and HAIR DRESSING Latest and Improvea methods, taught by experienced teachers. Manicure and Massage All treatment of Feet, Hands, Head and Face. PRICES REASONABLE... Consult in person or by mail, address ‘the Central School Chiropody and Hair Dressing Room $3, Fitzgerald Block, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, . Home Missionary Society this week at ‘Connersville. Rey. George Sissle arrived from Chi- cago Wednesday. His wife sccompa- nied him. He is improving. ‘Willie, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Goodnight, died at their residence, 220 Geisendorf street, Monday night. Rev. J. T. Leggett of Princeton, Ind., passed through the city last Wednesday en ronte to the convention at Conners ville. : ‘Mies Addie Dickerson of Frankfort, Ky., is the guest of her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. James Dickerson, in State avence. A meeting in the grove near St Paul Temple was conducted by that church last Sunday. It will be continued to- morrow. Mrs, Anna Smith left for Peoria, Iil., last Saturday. She will go to St. Louis in two weeks to spend the rest of the summer. Mrs Eliza Barbee was elected asa delegate to attend the Epworth League Convention, which was held at Conners- ville this week. ‘The Misses Blanche and Bertha Rick- man of New Albany, Ind., are in the city, the guests of their sister, Mra Emmet Keiger. Rev. C. W. Thompson will preach the annual sermon to the order of Trae Re- formers Sunday afternoon at Wayman chapel on Yandes street Mr. and Mrs. Lee of West Pratt street entertained last Thureday night in honor of their brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stine entertained a few friends at the Parker housein honor of Mr. R. Fields of Chicago. Whist was enjoyed by all. Attorney @. W. Holland and family of Tevrs Haute spent Sunday in the city, the guest of his brother, W. Ozzie Holland, 1010 N. Missourt etreet. ‘Mrs Charles Bass and son Carl have returned to thelr homein Sullivan, Ind., after an extended trip with Mr. and Mrs. W. N, Carry in Senate avenme, The District Conference convened at Connersville this week. On account ef the illness of Rey. Sisele the presiding elder, Ray. Gilliam, conducted the con-| ference, | The Indianapolis Union Baseball’ ‘Team will go to Vincennes on Sunday to play against the boys of that city. Battery, Chas. Daugherty and Minger Kennedy. Rey. E. L Gilliam, delegate of the Epworth League and the Woman's Home Missionary Soctety, weut to Con- neraville on Wednesday to represent those bodies, James Holman left this week for Detroit, Mich., after which he will take atourof the Northwest, making Dulath, Minn., where he will be the guest of William Dawson, the popular head- waiter of the Spaulding hotel. Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Batterworth, 36 E. Ohio street. Trons- ers, $5 up; suite $10 up. Cleaning, dye- ing, repairing and pressing. We solicit your patronage, Old phone 4121 red. ‘Messrs, John C. Fretwell and Geo. G, Simmons left on the popular L, E. & W. excursion last Saturday night for San- dusky, O. While there they visited Kelly's Island, Middle Bass, Pat-in-Bay and Cedar Point. They returned to the city on Monday and report an ex- cellent trip. Lawyer and Mrs, T. T. V. Hill of ‘Martindale avenue entertained inform- ally Prof. and Mrs, S. M. Vancleave of Frankfort, Ky., Monday evening. An excellent program was rendered. Short addresses were made by G. L. Knox, Lawyer Lott, A. E. Manning, Prof. Samuel Vancleave and Daisy Walker. Solos by Mrs. Lucretia Knox and Ed- ward Toliver. Miss Mande Bass ren- dered several instrumental selections. Prof. Damon rendered one of his cholce selections. After which painty refresh- ments were served e ‘There will be a fine musical and liter- ary entertainment given at the above church next Wednesday evening, the 80th, for the benefit of the church. All are invited to turn out and witness this wonderful program. Special notice is given to a young violin player, the youngest in the State of our race, who is very highly recommended by some of the best musicians of the city. Hear this young man. The program ie elab- orate and full, ably assisted by the choir. Next Sunday is rally day, and the Rev. Coleman 1s very argent in its success as there are pressing demands. Mr. James A. Bryant. as delegate to the Sanday-school convention, returned {ast Friday, and reports a most success- ful session. Sanday-school convenes at 2 o'clock; the children and old folks alike are looked for. Class, Taesday. Board, Wedaesday. Praise meeting, Thursday. Choir, Friday. Alpha’ Home Picnic. ‘The annual picnic of the Alpha Home will be given on the grounds August 14, You are Invited. All committees are requested to meet with Mrs. Bell Davis to-night at 7:30, 306 Bird street. Don't forget the second Thureday in ‘August; the Alpha Home picnic. =o are used by the leading photographers all over the country. ‘They are unsarpassed in quality and esse of manipulation. Fall descriptive manual sent to any address. ———-manvracturep By———— . AMUN MY 0. 1922 Shenandoah Avenue, 8 .. LOUIS, MO. {Offices in—New York, | Chicago, | San Fran isco. ———————————— It is Money in Your Pocket to Trade with Gauld the Druggist 001 INDIANA AVENUE Seo a few of our prices : BE sais icc Be Bamdarng Bega ager BS Pinkbama Compound’? SCI QR2 | Pimand’s Blate rome, S86 V1... Hoyts Poison Blood Cure, Sscand 2.1.1. 0e | Haglo Mille went tirciiissecce 180 Bwamp Root, B5c......-..-.cceeeeeeecsss.. O7e! Mennen’s Talcum, le 2for............+-+. 25¢ Our Soda Water is just right, Jessup & Antrim Ice Cream 10e pint, 20¢ quart, 800 gallon. In filling prescriptions purity of drugs and accuracy in compounding are of the first importance; this we guarantee and at prices that will save you money. Remember THE OLD RELIABLE DRUG STORE, 601 Indiana Avenue, cor. West Street. , FIRST ANNUAL G_U. O, of O. F, ar ARMSTRONG PARK Thursday, July 31, 1902 Baseball, Croquet, Drill by Patriarchie, First Works at night. Refreshments in Abundance. ADMISSION, - - - 15 CENTS John A. Parysar, Nelson Lawrence, S. G. Givens, Mgrs. _____z_z_z_~= All New Stock - N Runabouts Ri Db Ti Stanhopes ew Sites’ Rubber Tire Phetons 6 “ Prices within the reach of all. First-lass horses, gentle and easy to handle. Best suited animaisin the elty for family use. ‘Take your family aud little ones for a refreshing dive im ne of our excellent trays, HOTEL DE HOSS, 38 W. Ohio St, W, DOUG CASE, Prop. Both Phones 930, INDIANAPOLIy, IND, BIL INDIANA AVENUE | McDANEL’S Steam Dye Works Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired, Base Ball Suits made to order. Ladies’ Cloaks altered. Dry Cleaning. Work called for and delivered. ee Rents Collected Real Estate @ specialty 12 North Delaware Street, Room 2. er ey Parnts, O1L AND VARNISHES: Tin AND GALVANIZED IRON WorK FRANK H.PRUNK Hardware, Pamps, Pipes, Kto.. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA eee Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFIOE HOURS: Stolam, 1todp.m, 6to8p.m “a OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4854 Indiana Ave, INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974—Old Phone 1-6490 0. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green—Phonas—New 3153 Morgan & Shelton “(Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave, Openall Night oe BEDWETTING i: cot SE Se Ra BLACK SKIN REMOVER, or: ) y “a Zn 7 es, BALES accisreweo P es torr orrice em 5 4 BEFORE aa \‘A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for$1,or three boxes for #2. Gueran™ ied to do what we say and to be the “beatin the world.” One box is all that is required if used a8 directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used ax Airectod.” Will turn the skin oft black of brows person four or five shades lighter, and a maiatie person perfectly white. Inforty-lght hours shade or tivo Will be Roticeable It does not tury the skin in spots but bleaches out white: the aEin rer ‘haining beutiful without contingal tase Wit remove wrinkles, frokles. darkspots, pimples ot putaps oF Black heads, making the eka’ waby" aot tnd tinooth. "Smal pox pits, tan, Ulver tpota re, moved without harm to theakin.” Wien pou get the color you wish, stop using the preparation, ‘THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER, that goes in every one dollar box ts enongh to make tnyouranttr grow log tnd stright ang Keope it from falling out. Bighly perfumed and makes the halt soff and easy 19 eons many af our customers suz one of our dollar boxes te more ten dollars yews eellit for one Gola Box. THE NO-SHELL thrown in freee ‘Any person senditieas one dolla iain letter or ost-Ofiee money order, exprom money ofast_ OF registered letter, we will send it through fhe mail Se prepaid; or if you want it sentc, 0. D., will come by express. 25c. extra, Tn any case where iefalsto do what we clatm charac. ‘Packed 90 that ao on wi exatte seo! charge, "Packed ro that ho oe Witt oa tents except receiver. ar Sr CRANE AND co,, ; 122 weet Broad Street. Ruomkoun; Va. —— THE LEADING ——— 320 N: Illinois §t., bet.New York and Vermont St BEST SERVIOB Fan PRIOES | We Loan You Money to PayYour Bills To pay your rent. Or moving expenses. Your grocer or butcher. ‘Your furniture lease, Your back taxes, or For any other purpose, AND ADVANCE YOU MORE MONEY ALSO, Come in and talk st over with us. You will be surprised to. learn how cheaply « ym ready money canrbe burrowed. Tk io better than tating frets” Yo gS 8, ie MONEY LOANED on Furniture, Pianos, Organs, Horses, Wagons. Evc., fom 1 to 12 months; no removal of goods: and wo will say positively our rates sre iu out tron ras alas btn eld Gp alte Seaman" Sea Indianapolis Mortgage & Loan Co., Room 10 Thorpe Block, 147 E. Market Street, INDIANAPULIS, Np, CHEW DARLING GUM THE DARLING Gu Co. FINANCIAL— MONEY One dollar when you need it is worth ten when you don't. EVERYBODY NEEDS MONEY NOW It you haven't saved it—come to us. Lict-us town you the money—avy amount trom $5.00 up —on your farniture,plano, horses, wagons, fixtures or any kind of personal prop- erty, without removal. "You will be surprised how little tt will cost you, “You can pay us back in weekly, monthly or ang way to sult yourself iverything confidential, You will gt fair, honest dealing it you bor- row from ws. THE MOST REASONABLE FIRM. ‘THE MOST RELIABLE FIRM Come in and talkcit over. EAST MARKET ST, MORTGAGE LOAN CO., Room 26 Law Bullding. 104 E. Market st. ia phone 2063 $ Money Saved is Money Earned $ 2%." bf PINK’S CUT RATE PHARMACY Headquarters for Chemicals, for Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Sundries, as §=6CUT PRICE DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES + @9——~ ae a 8 ape taetaee tes saad ce Eeate cisaas Goncorm > Gt emi mm etre ng oe ‘We sell Ballard’s Ice Cream in bulk. 10c pint, 20c quart, 4ec % gallon, Sc gallon. Pink’s Cut Rate Pharmacy, 550 Indiana Ave., cor. West Street Prescriptions Carefully and Accurately Compounded by Competent Pharmacists, NY ASD Colona tations; aupiy to Ei Je ‘Masterson, 1018 W. Walnut Street, Louis: ville, Ky. ‘Money Without Security --No fake; hon- est treatment; particulars sealed, Send three references; enclose Ge to investigate. HY. JACKEON, Morris, Ga. WANTED 5% men, boys and girls to harvest onion sets; boarding and lodging quarters provided to accommodate all who wish to remain on farm during harvesting. Farm nine miles east of city on Groentield car line. Apply at once to Huntington & Page, Beedecnen, 190 &. Market strest. ROBERT R. BARON Bicycle Repairi Sundries, Enameling Brazing, Nickeling = ‘Wheels built to order. Good Second-hand Wheels from $2.00 up. ‘We call for and deliver work promptly. PHONE. Green 780 315 INDIANA AVENUE W 4 XTED._ Youngman who wishes to learn one that can read and write plainly the Eng- lish language; good reference; age. not under Men, Womn, Rays aud Girls i. i, ries Sel acest oe se Poti aNd nace ccc Bt eat a ree ae CONGO DIAMOND RING FREE, Not the cheap trash offered we some mail order reese et a ee tre Sieh ces edo eas cease a eect se ae fo fraud, but honest dealings. Apply, with Manufactures the only tri-colored emblematic gold button for U. B. of F.'s and 8. M T.’s Perfect beauties. Regulation Reveraible. Badges, Banners, Regalias, Jewels, Metal top prices. Swords, Paraphanalis of every description handied. Prive lists sent on application. Send all communications to F. W. GROSS, P. N. G., Secretary-Manager. VICTORIA, TEXAS. . €2 H, le SANDERS oe Indianapolis (eS Estab. 0 Wo ‘Manufacturer { \ of Walters \ Sooke Bar ed; Butchers and OPS Barber Coats, ifiip” Tot No.3 tHE } Heavy drill D6 ble buttons, Sore Toceach. ALT “elth toons #1 at ij with Toor Fey se oe guts ord ie Shrinks goods Hy as you wish. (S : [7] Brke tor cat as) ! slogue, HL ta SANDERS, % Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. “ 1) Founded Aug 6 1902—Literary opened Sept 2 1001 THE CLAYSONIA” Sosnget ngs; -uterny creas er 1, 1902, 3rd. April 22, 19). Second anniversay of founding will be celebrated Ang. 6, 1902 to 8th by holding the third annual lawn fete and the fourth Clays. nian Council. A special feature will be commercial exhibits by merchants. At sessions afternoon and night papers on timely questions be discussed by able young men. CLTIZENSHIP.—Tho evidence of an effort to develop worthy enterprises is guaranteed of citizenship delivered by Oliver S Clay, Oct. 28, 1900. All met chants, mechanics and professionals should be represented. ROBERT R. HOGAN, Manager of Exhibits OLIVER S. CLAY, Promoter Claysonia 1405 Sixteenth Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Fragrant Lasting WOODBINE | ——PERFUME—— The only genuine at BLODAUS’ DRUG STORE | 402 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ———— A BARGAIN FOR ALL in talking machines of all kinds Costing trom $5 10 $900 at Cc. A. BAS ETT’S JEWELERY 8TORE 213 Indiana Ave, | INDIANAPOLIS Incorporated by the Legislature of Virginia, 1902 William McKinley Normal and Industrial School ALEXANDRIA, VA. Fall terms begins September 16, 1902. = Primary, Normal and Kindergarten attached. Music, Typewriting- The Industrial Trades a specialty. Building new and comfortable. Undenominational. Parson’s Sewing Hall offers fine opportunities for girls and young women. Commading aud iealthy location. Tuition free. Board and lodging $8 00 per month in advance. Situated miles from Washington, capital of nation. Further information, address MAGNUS L. ROBINSON, President, Alexandria, Virginia. oe coe Insures against Accidents, Sickness and Death. Organized on the todas plan—small weekly payments—bringing it within reach of all. Isenes self Kinds of policies. Every one should be insured; it is a duty you owe to ae ‘and those depending upon you. Rates low. Consult our agente or call st bo office for information, 134 W. New York street. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bishop A. Grant, B. F. Watson, J. H. Sweeney, J. M Pore a C.M.O. Will's, A.B Manning, ‘Thomas Smith, —‘Thows: As) W. H. Forniss, Dr.8. A. Farniss, John Paryear, A. ©. Si® OFFICERS. W. H. Farniss, President. A. C, Simms, Secretary. J. M. Porter, Treasurer. ‘Thomas Smith, Vice president. J. H. Lott, Attorney. ———O? New Phone 3143, ere ola Phone 6. % People’s Messenger Service, | ©. BE. BRENDEL, Manager, 28 West Ohio Street. Messenger Boys Furnished Promptly at All Hours. ‘We Solicit COLORED PATRONAGE. Our terms are reasonable. Give us a ‘trial. We guarantee perfect satisfac- tion. Dr. D. H. Brown, 754 Indiana Ave. , Indianapolis, Ind. Office Hours—9 to 10 s. m.; 2 to4 and TtoSp.m. Sunday 9toi0 a.m. and 7to8p.m. New Phone 1656, he Preanan now at $4 fr & ia