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It Pays to Advertise in THE FREEMAN Rates Furnished on Application. Subscribe now! THE FREEMAN A NATION. AND ETHIOPIA SMALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 102 ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER M. TOPP ST. INNPLS. VOLUME XV. NUMBER 34. THE CITY OF RUMORS WOULD BE APPROPRIATE FOR OUR NATION'S CAPITAL. A PLUM FOR T. THOMAS FORTUNE The Negro Soldier Question Being Agitated with Great Vigor and may Bring About Far-reaching Consequences-The Social Whirl. Washington, D. C., Special—The National capital is a town of rumors, and I do not doubt if a commission familiar with the ins and outs of the place should some day be appointed to strike upon a new and appropriate name, they would change our municipal designation to "Rumorville." You can hear rumors, logical and illogical, every day concerning each and severally the many activities, social, commercial, educational, religious and political, of the city. Somewhere in the mass of reports there may be found a grain of truth, but he that is wise finds it expedient to take his "information" in broken doses and then with a liberal mixture of salt. It has been rumored and denied that a man would succeed Mrs. A.J. Cooper as principal of the M Street [Name] GEORGE E. TEMPLE, Secretaryist, St. Louis, Mo. high school; ditto that Prof. J. H. N. Waring has reconsidered his determination to resign here as supervising principal to accept the principalship of the High and Training school at Baltimore; in a similar state is the rumor that Justice Robert H. Terrell is a candidate for the supervisorship, assuming that Prof. Waring will leave. The Judge emphatically denies that he is considering the acceptance of any position whatever, as he is perfectly satisfied to remain upon the bench indefinitely. In secret society circles the Odd Fellows have that portion of the floor reserved for rumors. The District will have 27 delegates in the E. M. C., and speculation is rife as how they will stand at New Haven on the election of officers for the national grand lodge. Those best informed say that Prof. J. McHenry Jones is a hot favorite for Grand Master and will receive the solid vote of the delegation, although Jacob E. Reed, of Cleveland, and L. L. Lee, of Georgia, have some friends who think might well of them. The demand is for a scholar and an orator, so whoever comes nearest to meeting these requirements will have a long lead to start with. For Grand Treasurer, Mr. David Warner, of this city, has a "cinch," and as far as his campaign is concerned, "it's all over but the shouting." The name of Mr. David Clark will be presented for deputy grand master, and he will have considerable strength. Messrs. W. L. Houston and James W. Muse are being groomed for membership of the sub committee of management, but the showing they make in the free-for-all handicap will depend almost entirely upon what disposition is made of the candidates for the higher places on the ticket. The presence in the city last week of Grand Master Morris and Col. L. L. Lee has been commented upon as significant but as both were dumb when any mention was made of the matters here referred to, it may be that their simultaneous visit was devoid of "fraternal" significance. Between now and October the fight will grow in nests, and there will be some fun for the multitude. Speaking further of rumors, there is a well defined hint going the rounds that something will be done for T. Thomas Fortune, the illustrious editor of the New York Age. Fortune has for years fought the battles of the race with a courage and persistence unequaled by any other member of the profession, and as this seems to be an age when the journalist is getting into the saddle, the valiant quill pusher of Red Bank is legitimately due to arrive. There is absolutely no truth in the talk of a deeplaid plot to "unhorse" Judson W. Lyons, and turn his place over to Mr. Fortune. This matter was hinted at during the sitting of the Afro-American Council at St. Paul, and the knowing ones pointed out the elevation of Mr. Fortune to the pressency as a part of the play. But the fabric fell of its own weight, and is mentioned now only to emphasize its absurdity. In the first place, Mr. Fortune is too honorable a man to stoop to chicenary to advance his own welfare at the expense of a worthy comrade in arms. He has excellent chances, but they would not be brightened by the downfall of Mr. Lyons or any other race leader. Time will bear me out in this statement. Again, Mr. Roosevelt has a high regard for the Register of the Treasury personally, and as long as the same efficient administration of affairs obtains in the office as is now the case, Mr. Lyons need feel no apprehension about his tenure. Mr. Fortune is sincere in his efforts to make the Council an instrument for racial protection, and I take no stock in the theory that he may have sought the presidency of the organization for personal and political ends. The proper recognition of Mr. Fortune by Mr. Roosevelt would strengthen the party everywhere. The vacancy in the office of District Commissioner has not been settled at this writing, and the struggle to push the contest past the rumor stage is, as yet, futile. Seven candidates, all Democrats, are lined up in solid array, and the choice is narrowed down to the "bunch." Each day the scene shifts, and the strength of this or that candidate comes into the white light—only to give away for another upon the rise of the sun. James L. Norris had his inning, and then Henry L. West took the stage and received an ovation that looked decidedly winnerish. W. V. Cox stock has fluctuated, A. A. Wilson bonds are steady, with an upward tendency, and Thomas B. Ferguson is "standing pat." The choice will be made upon higher lines than mere politics, and the result will be endorsed when the decision is reached. The truth of the matter is, no one knows what the President is thinking, and all will be dark until he sends forth light in his own season from the sandy shores of Oyster Bay. I spoke last week of the mysterious journey to Oyster Bay taken a few days ago by Judge Robert H. Terrell, Cashier D. B. Cary and Mr. Whitfield McKinlay, the visit being presumably in connection with the vacant Commissionership. This was undoubtedly discussed, but whether the interview ended there or no, the deponent sayeth not. Sensational newspapers started the report that the gentlemen did not get to see the President, and rung the changes that they overstepped the bounds of propriety in invading the summer home of the Chief Executive upon an errand which did not concern them, and for which they bore no credentials from the Negroes they assumed to represent. This, of course, is entitled to no serious consideration. The gentlemen did see Mr. Roosevelt, the interview having been arranged for in advance by wire. They had a right to be heard on the commissionership for many reasons, three of which completely cover the ground: First, Judge Terrell, by virtue of his holding the highest purely District appointment granted to the Negro, is the logical political leader of the District, and the agency through which the President naturally prefer to learn the views of the colored people relative to any local appointment. Second, all three of the gentlemen are members of the Washington Board of Trade, and are actively engaged in business—Mr. Terrell and Mr. McCary being interested in the Capital Savings Bank, and Mr. McKinlay the foremost Afro-American real estate dealer and heavy tax payer. Mr. Terrell is the Grand Master of the Masons of the District. So, the third count is supplied by the general acceptability of the leadership of these three virile forces to the masses of the people, shown by repeated evidences of confidence and esteem. Washington feels uneasy when it is free from an argument-producing issue. The Negro soldier question is now being agitated with a vigor that threatens to bring about far reaching consequences. The failure of THE WORKSTORE THE PRIVATE OFFICE OF GEORGE E. TEMPLE, ST. LOUIS, MO. the administration to find places in the regular army for the Nogro veterans of the Cuban and Philippine campaigns of the Spanish-American war commensurate with their merit, has raised a fog, and the papers all over the country are taking up the gauntlet against such discrimination. White men of mediocre ability and little or no experience have been provided for liberally, while gallant black men who were with Roosevelt at San Juan Hill, who sustained Shafer at Santiago and who blistered beneath the tropical skies in Luzon, are left to shift for themselves as best they may. Much indignation has been aroused here by the recital of the story by several ex-officers and it is likely that a delegation will call upon the President upon his return to Washington, and lay before him facts that he may not be aware of, relating to unfair rating of Negro soldiers, for the purpose of denying them promotion that they deserved. Inquiry will be made by whose authority Attorney. General Corbin proclaims "It is not the policy of the administration to THE PRIVA Geo. E. Temple, of St. Louis, Mo., is a young man of many sterling qualities as pertains to individual merits and self-will. Mr. Temple, through his persistence, has attained elevated positions in many of the secret orders, and is at present grand secretary of the G. U. O. of O. F. of Missouri, secretary St. Louis Hope Lodge, grand director G. U. O. of O. F., secretary Endowment Bureau of Missouri, D. G. L. No. 8 G. U. O. of O. F., financial secretary Forum club of St. Louis, vice-president and resident member of Business Union of America, West Indies and Canada; presi grant commissions to Negroes as officers in the regular army." Some of the ex-officers in the city who saw service either in the Philippines or Cuba, are Capt. D. J. Gilmer, Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback, Capt. Harvey A. Thompson and Lieut. Cheeks, of the District building. The suggestion made by some one that the Pen and Pencil Club of this city be made the nucleus of an association of writers, and one link in a chain of similar organizations throughout the country, looking ultimately to forming a national federation, is favorably received by the versatile coterie of pencil pushers who have their abode within the confines of the capital. Complaint is made that there is no National Press Association worthy to be so called, and that a bona fide federation of newspaper men could be potential for good to the race and to the craft. Now, at the last convention, what was done to make the Negro journal more influential in moulding sentiment for the uplift of our people? What was done to encourage the extension of the circulation, or how the masses could be induced to subscribe and read? What was done to show political managers the educative power of the newspaper when great issues are before the country? If anything --- was done along these lines, the fact was kept carefully concealed from the public prints. As a matter of fact the press is, or ought to be the race's most powerful weapon for protection, and its most general source of information and thought direction. The best intelligence and the loftiest purposes of the Negro should find expression in the columns of our journals, and they should be made to reach the eyes of those who are to be benefited by them. A press association that does not do this, broadly and systematically, fails to administer the trust that forms its central duty. The respect a race journal of a certain community—not far from here—is held, a certain Bishop, upon being asked to return a preacher to a charge where the latter's record had not been wholly satisfactory, inquired how the aforesaid minister was regarded by the papers of the place. The learned prelate was warned that if the objectionable preacher was sent back, the el orch would be in a tumult, for the leading paper there would keep up such a fire of disapproval TE OFFICE OF GEORGE E. TEMPLE, ST dent of Mail Order Bureau of Missouri; agent for all newspapers published by Negroes; member Negro Executive Committee Louisiana Purchase Exposition; secretary and agent Old Folks and Orphans Home Association of Missouri; director in Cooperative Negro Business League of St. Louis; agent Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York; secretary of Employment Bureau of Afro-American labor; secretary of the Ruth Reserve fund of Missouri. Mr. Temple is yet a young man, only 36 years of age. He was a clerk in the St. that the preacher's life would be unhappy indeed, and the effect would be injurious to the spiritual welfare of the congregation. The Bishop looked thoughtful—and the preacher to whom the newspaper objected was not returned. This same effect can be wrought in education, business, politics and society, if the battle against corruption and hypocrisy are fought out upon high planes and made solely in the interest of high standards. Fame is a goddess that cannot be controlled by prejudice as to color, race or condition. Some time ago the magazine, "Success," offered a prize to determine who are the greatest living Americans. The prize was awarded to a carpenter in New York by the name of Oscar Mortex. The names are classified by profession or calling of the individuals, the list embracing statesmen, commercial leaders, educators, prelates, inventors, musicians, literatures, scientists, editors, soldiers, sailors, philanthropists, artists and explorers. In this galaxy of the greatest living Americans, only fifty of whom could be mentioned, the name of Booker T. Washington found a prominent place. He was classified among the educators, being led in order of eminence only by such scholars as the president of Harvard. --- Yale, Princeton, John Hopkins, Cornell, and the University of Nebraska. This is indeed excellent company. Envious Nigro critics should stand abashed. The delegation to the National Negro Business League, which meets at Richmond, Va, on the 25th, will leave here Saturday night. There will be a very creditable representation of Washingtonians, headed by Secretary E. E. Cooper, editor of the Colored American, Whitfield McKinlay, C. L. Marshall, D. B. McCary, R. H. Terrell, L. C. Bailey, C. H. Watson and others. The press arrangements will be in the hands of Roscoe C. M. Simmons and R. W. Thompson. Many True Reformers will accompany the delegates on the special train of the latter. Ex-Recorder H. P. Cheatham was in town last Saturday looking well. He retains his strong hold upon the affections of his constituents, and may decide to accept the repeated overtures of his friends and make the race for Congress this year or later on. W. T. Menard, the able correspondent o . LOUIS, MO. Louis Board of Public Works eight years. He lost this position through the fluctuations of politicians. He is at present serving the city in the capacity of clerk in the Water department, the only Negro who ever held a clerical position in this department. The accompanying cut is a perfect likeness of his well equipped office, 2341 Wash street, where he handles the immense correspondence incident to his various secretaryships. Mr. Temple is a candidate to the office of Deputy Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. subject to the decision of the 11th B. M. C., which meets in New Haven, Conn. October 7, 1902. the New York Age, has returned from a pleasant trip to Red Bank, N. J., and New York. He was delighted with the fine country seat of Editor Fortune, at Red Bank. The place bears the picturesque title of Maple Hall. Mr. Fortune is surrounded by a charming family, says Mr. Menard, and the home is enlivened by the frequent visits of congenial friends. Among the guests present during Mr. Menard's stay was Bishop Alexander Walters, who is enjoying the best of health and looking more like the ideal Bishop than ever. Justice E. M. Hewlett has made extensive repairs upon his office, and the enlargement allows a much more convenient arrangement of his judicial equipment. It is nicely situated near the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Four and One-half street. The Judge will keep open house for his out-of-town friends during the G. A. R. En-campment. Prof. Booker T. Washington passed through the city on the 13th enroute to his summer home in South Weymouth, Mass. R. W. THOMPSON. The Freeman, as admitted by all Negro newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? A SLUMMING PARTY GO ON A SIGHT-SEEING EXPEDITION IN THE "MOUND CITY." VISITS A CHINESE RESTAURANT! And Surround the Festal-board to Partake of Luxuries Dispensed by the Almon-eyed Celestials-The Quaint Service and Customs. [By a Staff Correspondent.] St. Louis, Mo., Special,—Too often the casual tourist is liable to leave the large cities of this great country utterly ignorant of many of their cosmopolitan customs and institutions that proper investigation would prove intensely interesting and plenitively supplied with a wealth of educational value. I was the guest of a Slumming party a few days ago in St. Louis; among the many strange things we saw and one which had a distinct attraction was John Hop's restaurant. John Hop is a Chinaman strictly progressive and keenly alive to the fact that the American public is nothing if not curiosity seekers. Hop has shrewdly figured that the Chinaman has ever proven a subject of interest to the American, and taking this as a basis he has opened a restaurant at No. 19 in S. Eighth street, St. Louis, with all the adjuncts and quint paraphernalia of the far away Empire. This section of St. Louis, particularly the immediate neighborhood in which Hop's place is situated, is thickly infested with the almond eyed Celestials. Upon entering the place in question one would naturally be surprised at the general cleanliness of his surroundings. This, be it understood, is not one of those fashionable resorts one often comes in contact with conducted by Chinese in some large cities where it is simply a toy supported by the wealthy classes for the amusement afforded, but a real Chinese restaurant, such as one might expect to find in Pekin, Canton or any Chinese metropolis. No American ideas are pandered to here from the fact that fully one-half of Hop's patronage is composed of his countrymen, who demand and must have the "real thing." The order of our party on the occasion discussed was uniform. We all took the proverbial cup of tea, such only as a Chinese man can brew. This was followed by noodle soup, baked duck and bi yow sauce. There is very little liquor to this soup, the bulk of it being noodles, which are very tough and stringy, resembling somewhat our American sphighetti. The duck was very palatable, baked thoroughly done and out in large strips. Over this was poured the sauce, which, to my thinking, surpasses anything American condiment manufacturers have put on the market. The waiters were very good natured and intelligent, speaking English fairly well. They took pains in instructing us how to properly use the chop sticks and were greatly amused at our ludicrous efforts along that line. We were shown through the rear of the place where were assembled many Chinamen. Some had the appearance of well-to-do laundrymen; most of them, however, were evidently laborers. They were chattering away in their native tongue, Heaven only knows what. Long benches served as seating commodities. Upon these some were reclining smoking long bamboo pipes. At first I naturally thought they were opium pipes, but upon investigation, they proved to be a native pipe in which a peculiar weed or moss, known as Chinese tobacco, was being smoked. The pipe was a clumsy affair, much larger than the opium pipe, in fact it resembles in appearance a huge stalk of Louisiana sugar cane. The most striking feature of our visit was presented in a Chinaman's order of raw sliced fish with a hot sauce, which was called "e joke." This was served on dainty China platters dressed in parsley, and aside from the canibalistic suggestion offered by the fish, looked tempting. The "chink" sailed in and ate heartily. In the front part of the restaurant I noticed that the customers were equally divided between whites, blacks and Chinese. All were served without discrimination. It seemed to be understood by all that a Bo-hemianizing spirit actuated the presence of each, and the mongrel make up of the crowd only seemed to add to its good nature. J. D. HOWARD. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ```markdown ``` Incorporated by the Legislature of Virginia, 1902 William McKinley Normal and Industrial School Primary, Normal and Kindergarten attached. Music, Typewriting. The Industrial Trades a speciality. Building new and comfortable. Undenominational. Parson's Sewing Hall offers fine opportunities for girls and young women. Commanding and healthy location. Tuition free. Board and lodging $8 00 per month in advance. Situated 5 miles from Washington, capital of nation. Further information, address MAGNUS L. ROBINSON, President, Alexandria, Virginia. KNOXVILLE COLLEGE--Collegiate including classical scientific and literary courses Theological: Normal: Music: Industrial, including Agriculture, carpentering, "Pruning, Sewing and Electrical," Young woman's dormitory: Young men's dormitory: Girl's home All buildings steam heated and electric lighted. Total expense for year including boarding heat, light, furnished room and tuition only $58. Location most healthful. Next term begins September 30. For Catalogue and full information, address Straight University NEW ORLEANS, LA: OSCAR ATWODD. A. M., President. One of the best ways to judge of the value and standing of a school is by its growth, for who care people enough about an education to patronize any school, always want the best school, there're the best grows. The attendance at Straight University has increased over thirty per cent in the last two years, from 538 to 708 students. The boarding department is one of the influences surrounding the public school, 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 not interfered with, and they are allowed as far as possible. The school 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 two schools: these are the Normal, and the industries taught are Woodworking, 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 as Straight University. What is the importance of an education at Straight University is the selection of a ood school. Carlsbad can use us or send for catalogue giving rates, course of study and other information. Thirty-third annual session begins September 30, 1902. Correspondence solicited. Address: E. C. LITTLE TREES, 2420 Canal Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Model Home 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 Printing. 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 RIPANS trouble, pressure of gas and distress of the bowels, I contracted what the doctors pronounced a low type of malaria. I could not take solid food at all and only a little of the ery lightest of diet would create fever and vomiting. The druggist sent me a box of Ripans Tabules, saying he sold more Ripans Tabules than anything else for stomach trouble. I not only found relief but believe I have been permanently cured. AT DRUGGISTS AT DRUGGISTS The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, sixty cents, contains a supply for a year. I wl h to impress it upon the public in general and all who read this paragraph in particular, that I do not, or at least will not, in future pay C. O. D. express upon any package sent to me, even if it contains diamonds (if I do not know the fact.) ```markdown ``` Scores upon scores of people in the South and West write me all kinds of letters, from asking me to find their lost wives and husbands down to asking me to buy a ten cent ticket for some church fair or pionic. I also receive goods to sell and books, stories (?) and poems (?) to review; all of which are nine times out of ten sent C. O. D. If you have formed the idea that I am a "judge of small matters," or that I know it all, in either case, pay your postage or expressage in full, or your valuable (?) goods—the production of your head or hands—will remain in Incorporated by the Leg William McKinley Norm ALEXANDER Fall terms begins September 10, 1902. the post or express office, as the case may be. Here is an exact copy of a letters received a few weeks ago; "B——, Ga. may The 9: 1902 "Hon: mr. b. square, A. m: hodges 2180 fulton st brooklyn N. Y. dear slr: is you are one of our leading race men who is doing All You can to Help the race upward and To A Better future. I ask you to please help Me by finding my Wife Mary Etta Jones she left me last spring: that is last may the 14th and run off with Nat Johnson a man who was a sport and who was also a pulman Porter they went to New York or Brooklyn city where they now aire—now I dont know if you do this business but I hope you will find her for me as I wants her to come home to me and her 3 children and look after my milk and egg business: is she done before. I supply all the leading folks Institute of Virginia, 1902 General and Industrial School ORDIA, VA. Attached. Music, Typewriting. Denominational. Parson's Sewing Hall long women. Commading and healthy begging $8.00 per month in advance. Situated n. Further information, address PRESON, President, Alexandria, Virginia. Reading classical scientific and literary courses ing, Agriculture, carpentering, Printing, Sew memory. Young men's dormitory; Girls' home expense for year including boarding. Location: most healthful. Next term begins' on, address. AGRANAHAN, President, Nashville, Tenn. University MEANS. LA: A. M., President. and standing of a school is by its growth, for patronize any school, always want the best Straight University, has increased over 50,000 students. The school work is thorough, average, and the influences surrounding the pu- session about one hundred were boarded at the year. Gatehole and Protea and the family. The primary school occupies a seps- ists of grades five to eight inclusive and above. The industries are Woodworking, Printing and the different kinds of housework. necessities, tools, etc., and provided a institution which offers so many advantage. It is not necessary to urge the importance of the selection of a ood school. States, course of study and other information. er 30, 1902. Correspondence solicited. 0 Canal Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA. Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. SITY, Atlanta, Ga. Specially to advanced education. College, Nor- lal courses, with Industrial Training. Superior boys. Physical culture for girls. Home life students. Term begins the first Wednesday President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. I·P·A·N I had been a suffere with ch black and white—with milk butter and eggs in the Town of K—near here: please go to the colored Baptis church in brooklyn or the one in New York and watch for her as she tends the Baptis church of which she is a member of the Baptis church all tho she are a hippier-crip. You will know her by her complexion: which is Brown Skin with molly gloster hair and she wears eye glasses: she has also lost her little finger on the right hand as you will see when she shakes hands with you: now kind sir please tell her to come home to B— Ga. and I will forgive her and know that God will also I will pay you for your trouble: please help me and let me know where she is: if she will not come home: please write me where she is so I can come on and get her back No more at present: from your friend. DANIEL B. THOMPSON." ```markdown ``` Mr. Daniel B. Thompson has my heartfelt sympathy, although his blissful ignorance to the size of Greater New York (New York and Brooklyn) is amusing. It would take me about one year to locate his wife, with nothing more than the "pointers" given in his letter. --- Daniel, my dear boy, you do not know the size of Greater New York. Greater New York City covers a twenty five-mile-square, Georgia county, and there are about forty colored in this district. There are about nine Baptist churches scattered over this twenty odd square miles, so you see what a job you are giving me. Again, Daniel, from your letter I conclude that you are too good a man to live with a woman like your run-away wife. Let her go. A woman who would leave three small children and her husband, is no companion for the outlaw Tracey. Let her go, forget her. Get a divorce; remember that "there is as good fish in the sea as were ever caught." Let Nat Johnson have her; I would pay him to keep her. Tell him: Take her, you are welcome. But you'll some day find it true. That she who can be false to one. Can be the same to two. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES SCHOOL A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations, Tailoring, Dressmaking, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte. Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins September 9th, 1902. Address JOSEPHD.H. MAHONEY, Alleghegy, Pa. Principal. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. Thirty-fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College $70. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., Secretary. 001 R Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. Here is another letter just received i “H—, Ky., Aug. 1st. ‘Mr. Hodges: Kind Shr.-As you are the head of the I. S. D. C., of which I am a mem- ber, I ask you to please lend me twenty- five dollars, as I want to gift a mule. I will pay you back in October when I sell my crops. You can ask anybody here about me. Your friend; Let me say between the lines, Mr Milas Reddick did not get the twenty five dollars, and he is muleless—still he may have been honest. These are two of a score of letters I get every week. There was a young man of Herat, Who purchased a Panama hat; His board bill was due, His laundry bill, too; The puzzle is: Where is he at? There was a young man of Herat, Who purchased a Panama hat; 'Twas a real Panama As he worked on a car As a Pullman porter at that. The above "Limericks" (look it up in your dictionary Miss H.) were a part of my contributions for the $50 prize given by the New York World for a five line poem on the "Panama hat." I did not get first prize, but I got two second, as I sent some (type written) under a false name. "A M Hodges" got one second prize of $25. "B. Square" got another and "Amos B. Clark, Jr." got another, all of which went to the bank to the credit of A. M. Hodges. --- TO see another Negro Congressman in the next House? To see Ben Tillman wined and dined by the President? To see the same "Ben" wink the other eye? To see the g. o. p. do the square thing by the colored Republicans of the United States, North, South, East and West? To see "B Square" President of the United States? Hon G L. Knox, Vice-president? "Bruce Grit," Secretary of State? "Tim" Fortune, Secretary of War? E. E. Cooper, Secretary Treasury? (This is only a joke) B. SQUARE. Illinois Briefs. West Madison, Ill., Special.-Mr. G. W. Young has opened a nice confectionery and ice cream parlor. The hod-carriers picnic on the 10th was a grand affair. Fill Farchild's nice, clean, airy saloon is receiving a large share of patronage by both white and black John McCowen, popular police has lots of trouble chasing the kids out of the Slough Henry Ray is home with his family. He is busy painting and repairing his property. Mr. Cedy Rav sustained slight bruises at the A. S. F. There are smiles all over D. Brown's face and it is plain to see that he is married. Brown is a worthy gentleman and all congratulate him. Read the Free man, copies of which can be had at Holme's & Bower's confectionery. John Williams, the cool and polite special officer in W. Granite is all right. The new school building on Pike street is nearing completion. It will be a one story frame. Miss Viola Jones will be the teacher Mrs. Ford of West Madison was visiting Mrs. Florence Baton on the 10th. Call on Bowers and Holmes for ice, coal and confectioneries. Your trade appreciated. News of Southern California. Los Angeles, Cal.—The B. K Bruce Club held a meeting at 242 E. Second. Tuesday. Many new members were added to the roll and the club will no doubt, be a factor in the campaign. Mrs. F. A. Holley, of San Francisco has come here to reside. Mrs Mollie Robinson entertained friends Thursday evening at her home, to a whist party. Mrs. Etta Moxley spent Wednesday in the city among friends. The Eureka Club of Pasedena will give their annual picnic at Terminal Island, Aug 15 Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bragg in company with Mr Robert Boyd and Miss Bassett of Pico Heights, spent a pleasant day at the Santamónica Canvon, Sunday Aug. 3. The Wilson family have gone to Santamónica to join their daughter Mrs. Wilson of Illinois. The health of Mrs Flora Milan has greatly improved since being at the sea shore Mr Davis recently from Mexco, is now at the beach and has about regained his health and strength. CURRY JOURNALISTS AND LITERARY FOURS By Charles Alexander. "Character Building," by Booker T. Washington; 290 pages; Doubleday Page & Co., New York. The title of this book is well chosen. Mr Washington, in his brief Sunday evening talks, deals with questions that are vital in the building up of character in the students at Tuskegee. His own character is exhibited in these heart-to-heart talks. They show him to be a very serious, honest, industrious, devoted man. These talks, while not the result of any special preparation on his part, are yet seeming with the keenest and broadest comprehension of the real needs of the race and the real elements necessary to its fullest and best moral improvement. But this book will not fall to also have its influence upon the shaping of the characters of those who have not had the pleasure to sit in the chapel at Tuskegee. Readers in all parts of the world will receive inspiration and courage from its pages. It is a most hopeful and inspiring work. Three thousand copies of "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders" have been sold. The author has about two thousand copies on hand at the present time, and he is willing to close them out at a very low price. Agents can make money selling this little book. Send 10 cents to Charles Alexander, Wilberforce, O., and secure a copy. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS In the leading colored 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 $2.10 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID BENEFITS PAID. Total benefits paid to date: Dick Sues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,578.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS. may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly du cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per seventh annual tax of forty cents paid in January and Jus id are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits or mountain may be organized in any locality on application master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. or training of the young and their development in thir here has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department rick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week 17.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. long to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the numbers of this degree are devided into Circles and pay 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 $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities and a semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July of each year. The benefits range from $5.00 to $125.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. 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 theft, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. 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 Benton 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. Johning 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 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 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 88 00 7 60 1 90 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 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 65 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 65 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 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 00 500 00 450 00 400 00 350 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 295 00 200 00 175 00 9 50 9 50 9 50 10 40 10 40 11 40 11 40 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Qarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 25 to 80 $ 2 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 80 to 85 $ 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 85 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 with regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the tents to $350 the same is made by the organization in wh department. AGES. Johning Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 80 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 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 expensive 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 there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that date steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a bank of $1,288,690.00 business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $550,888,000 associated amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of R. cash on all checks presented while the majority of cash clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the ex-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is at Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. H. 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. The Savings Bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $500,850.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1889, 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 writing clearance of House checks. The bank had its origin in a house located at 68 N. Scoo Street, Richmond, Va., Rew, W. L, Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT State Department has charge of all the real property in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings, hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control I amer is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts iner for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second Street and the laws of the State of Virginia on the 11th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, maintaining establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a made by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is man it. Has in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 190 men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first week. The other stores have been established since and have the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed 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 halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 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 1959 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to 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.; Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs force of eleven men, rather than three delivery wagons, and during the first year of operation, the company was deemed equally prosperous. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plaza and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading riction price is $1 per year, or 5 per single copy. The o-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class a at lowest prices, Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a mailing card to poster 12 by 12 inches. Fine job-work is every class and design department. It is located at 200 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1883, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formatue 'kames' Homes for the benefit of the old and despeed men the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634 kochmond, Va, on the historic 'James' has been pursued, aesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and a Adjoning this farm is Westham park, one of tuth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Rilectrict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of sylic solicited. All contributions, donations and bequest thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chafes at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1893, William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and deepest members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634% acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va, on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of $14,400. The Chessapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chessapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequeaths of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W, L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. Remember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them REV. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. Remember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them THE WAITER TECHNOLOGY ON BANQUET SERVICE. Extracted from the Manuscript of the Waiters' Directory by W. E. Tucker. Much care should be taken to make everything conspicuous when setting a table in any first class establishment, yet it is incumbent that no pains should be spared when preparing for a special party (banquet). The headwaiter should first be informed as to how many he is to cater for. After which he should first consider the form of the table, etc. A 50-foot measure (tape) will enable any one with a practical understanding to draw a perfect diagram of the table, indicating the seating capacity, etc. More or less you will have to discount one or more seats from the inside line. A high degree of care must be displayed to make everything exquisite for the occasion, making the largest manifestation possible. Pot plants, if obtainable, should be artistically arranged on the table. Doubttess no table can be considered complete in a first class place without flowers. You may also make a display of plants around in the room, as they will give the same an attractive appearance. As a matter of course the arrangement of the table largely depends upon the spaciousness of the hall and the number of people for whom you are catering, but at all times each and everything should be arranged uniformly, and to accomplish such special work BUSINESS MEDIUM. MBS. MARTH, the world 'renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be baked into everything. Marriage a speciality. Every mystery reaised, also of absent, deceased and living challenges. Marriage an estrange challenges any Medium can offer in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remembr she will not, for any price, flatter you, your friends, your family, your business. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friendship with description of future companion she will occur in describing missing friends, even in business, changes in business, journeys, awaits wills, divorce and speculation is available, good or bad; she withholds nothing. MS. MARTH tells your entire life-past, present and future - in a DEAD TRANSFER, has the names of two mediums you ever met in tests in the past, and two mediums you ever met in future marriage, the names of all your family ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name and business of your future wife, the name and business of the young man who now calls on you, the name of your married husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage - how many times you will have to marry, when you will have to marry, when you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance ALL YOUR FUTURE will be in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a friendly, others should know the success of their husband, and should know everything about their sweetest or in-ended husbands. Do not keep your marriage or go into business until you know all, and only religious scripses present your consulting. Ms. MARTH is the only one in the world who can tell you the MB of your future husband, with age and date of birth, whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is not truth to be gained from consulting the slutian, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only from t.le lack of discrimination that they can condom can be reached. It is not every one of the people who are not as well as a Medium that can stand a test of what is the claim. And a person of any enquiry will find the way as the reason why. If is simply the these advisers do not take the trouble to study the nature. They do not spend at the thought for the present and do not let all of phrenology and kindred branches that they have a tendency to make the pathway to obtain the business clear and devoid of object. It is an undeniable fact that persons will some for advice—in full knowledge of what they want to know, and yet as soon as the news about a Medium they try their utmost knowledge to dispel from their minds what they see. It will be rehearsed by the Median. To get the news, it is not the case of the "ramping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipled Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind there is a matter of impossibility to most of them and yet can be done, and by consulting the slutian this seeming mystery becomes a real subject has received no little attention to the subject. If the subject has received no little attention to the subject, even if the subject is not even more than even college professors. So it's probably conclusively that although there are infringed on the side with "only tongues," perhaps the gates of the system have not been closed to the entire profession. a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and attiring Key, the key to the well of app- portionately fortunate by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of them. By letter, advice $1.00. Hour from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- tain staes for answers. M.J.S. M. B. MARTH. 246 W.1st St., New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Pool and Billiard Parlor 1323 Market Street, St. Louis, Mo Newly refitted with the latest improved "Boston" and "Edison" Electric Cush- ons. No saloon in connection. Strictly first-class. at special request. Some headwaiters use trays for serving banquets while others are under the impression that the use of trays are a thing of the past, but, in my opinion, this largely depends upon the size of the hall and the number of people to be served, and also the distance to the culinary department is to be considered. If the hall is spacious and the culinary department is seventy-five or more yards from the scene trays may be used, each waiter serving six persons, carrying his tray in both hands; although, during my experience, I have known one waiter to serve from six to ten people and the use of trays were absolutely prohibited, serving two persons at a time and making four and five trips to the culinary department. As a matter of course the first two served waited until others were served before they began eating, consequently many of the visitors orders were eaten half cold while service were practically hot. Such service proclaim is imperfect, therefore it may be well to adopt the use of trays as a discipline if possible. The table should never be crumbed down until after the salad has been served, after which, in clearing away the debris, all relishes, etc. should be removed. The wine glasses may be removed by the wine men as each course of wine is served. Cigarettes may be passed. Just before or after serving game cigars may be passed after demi-tasse has been served. When serving the coffee, the spoons having been arranged on the buffets, as previously mentioned, it is a practical idea to apply a spoon and one leaf of sugar to the saucer and present the coffee to the guest in a proper manner, and the service is completed. Such system prevents the waiters from annoying the guests by asking if they will have sugar—one or two. If the sugar is not used it can be cared for after the feast. Finger bowls should not be presented to large parties. After serving black coffee the waiters should absent themselves from the room, with the exception of three or four. Cigars and c garettes may be passed again and again, if necessary. More or less you will find it necessary to give the hall more ventilation, which will allow the smoke to escape. Where the main dining hall has to be used for such occasions it is a practical idea to hold some of the waiters together in order that the debris can be cleared away immediately after the feast, excluding those who are expected to report on early watch the next morning. It is essential that each and every individual should remember that breakfast is to be served. P. S.-Do you not think that the "Waiters' Directory" will be worth reading? W. E. TUCKER. L. J. Rhice, recording secretary of the Headwaiters' Association, and former headwaiter at the Hotel Beckel, Dayton, O, has gone into business for himself in that city. Mr. Rhice is conducting a news, cigar and shoe shining parlor; also a fine cafe and lunch room In connection with his news stand, 214 S. Lndlow street, Mr. Rhice buys and sells railroad tickets. Henry Harrison, employed as waiter at the St. Louis hotel, Lake Minnetonka, went to Minneapolis one evening after supper was over, and later he was picked up unconscious from loss of blood, which flowed from a wound made by a razor. It required thirty stitches to close the wound. Harrison refused to tell who assassinated him. Walter C. Outlaw is still holding the fort at the Parker house, New Bedford, Mass , where he assumed control nearly two years ago. Mr Outlaw was formerly second waiter for E. W. Harper at the Mansion house, Brooklyn, N. Y. Chef Samuel Hodges of the Bienville hotel, Mobile, Ala, has returned from Montrose, where he spent his summer vacation with his family. Mr. Hodges is one of the best cooks in the South. The Walters' Royal Benefit and Progressive League of Chicago, Ill., has issued a call for a side waiters' national convention to meet at Quinn's Chapel, Chicago, Ill., Sept. 1, 2 and 3. James G. Offer is the affable second waiter at the Weddell house, Cleveland, O. Mr. Offer has filled the position for eight years. He was formerly employed in the United States navy. J. B. Golns, ex-secretary of the H. & S. W. N. B. A., and author of the "American Colored Watter," is now in charge of the Leland hotel cafe, Springfield, Ill. Charles E. W. Buckner, late head- [Name] Sent Free to Men. A Most Remarkable Remedy That Quickly, Restores Lost Vigor To Men. A Free Trial Package Sent By Mail To All Who Write. Free trial packages of a most remarkable remedy are being mailed to all who will write the State Medical Institute. They cured so many men who had battled for years against the mental and physical suffering of lost manhood that the Institute has decided to distribute free trial packages to all who write. It is a home treatment and all men who suffer with any form of sexual weakness resulting from youthful folly, premature loss of strength and memory, weak back, varicocoe, or emaciation of parts can now cure themselves at home. The remedy has a peculiarly grateful effect of warmth and seems to act direct to the desired location giving strength and development just where it is needed. It cures all the ills and troubles that come from years of misuse of the natural functions and has been an absolute success in all cases. A request to the State Medical Institute 1614 Elektron Building Ft. Wayney, Ind., stating you desire one of their free trial packages will be compiled with promptly. The Institute is desirous of reaching that great class of men who are unable to leave homes to be treated and the free sample will enable them to see how easy it is to be cured of sexual weakness when the proper remedies are employed. The Institute makes no restrictions. Any man who writes will be sent a free package, carefully sealed in a plain package so that its recipient need have no fear of embarrassment or publicity. Readers are requested to write without delay. walter at the Tiftt house, Buffalo, N. Y., is now running on the road. Mr. Buckner was succeeded by Mr. Pointdexter. N. R. Harris has scored a great hit at the Carroll hotel, Vicksburg, Miss. Mr. Harris was for several years headwaiter at the Hollenden hotel, Cleveland, O. George W. Hall is the efficient headwaiter at the Wescott hotel, Richmond, Ind., where he succeeded girl waiters. Mr. Hall is an old Indianapolis boy. Dan Powell, formerly headwaiter at the Galt hotel and Pendennis Club, Louisville, Ky., is this summer, headwaiter at Dawson Springs, Ky. James F. Holt, a well-known waiter in Hot Springs, Ark.. Dayton, O., and New York State, is at the international hotel, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Charles Saunders, the St. Paul caterer, has gone to Sault Ste. Marle with a crew of colored waiters where he will be headwaiter. The Head and Second Waiters' Association will convene in Washington, D. C., October 14, 15 and 16, at Odd Fellows' Hall. H. P. Sims, a well-known waiter in Biloxi, Miss., and New Orleans, La., is now at the St. Louis hotel, Minnetonka Beach, Minn. HALF RATES: Plus $2,90 to Butte Mont., and return via Big Four Route, account of the International Mining Congress. Round trip tickets will be on sale, Aug. 16, 20, 21, 26, and 1922, from Big Four points at a rate of ONE PARK, plus four points at a rate of September 10, 1922. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets, tickets, stop-overs, etc, call on Agents, Big Four Route, or address the undersigned. WARREN J. LYNCH, General Passenger & Ticket Agent, W. P. DEPHE, Assistant, G. P. & T. A. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. WANTED A few good, reliable, sober walters. Apply or address, The Freeman Indianapolis Ind. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited'on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. New 'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE JEFF SMITH, Prop. GEO. FOUNTAIN Mgr. MIXOLOGISTS Jas. Williams, Chas. St. John The Greeley Saloon Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO RD" A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. Pool and Billiard Parlor 1323 Market Street, St. Louis, Mo Approved "Boston" and "Edison" Electric: Cush- trictly first-class. 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Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office Telephone number 2880 new. ATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1902. WHAT WILL THEY DO WITH IT? Captain John H. Welsh, a white gentleman, inspector of costoms at Miami, Fla., has been making some observations in that and other Southern States along political lines. He is a Republican, yet he thinks it would be better for the colored people to divide up their votes in the South and thus gain the political good will of either party, which he thinks would not only serve to break down the intense political opposition in the section, but would be of great good in other directions. He says if they will split up they will be counted instead of ostracised as they are now. The captain is an office holding Republican; he would have everything to lose if his advice was carried out yet he speaks out for what he considers the best interest of the colored people. He is not alone in his opinions, however; there are many good staunch Republicans who have put their love for the tranquility, peace and harmony of the country far above selfish and too ambitious politics. They do not care to see the recurring scenes of disorder and violence that are due to the Negroes' foolish, "unmovable and unshakable" attitude toward any one party if it is a detriment to the country. Neither party cares about hearing ignorant colored men, cursing and damning men of opposite political faith because they happen to be so. Republician white men, when candidates especially, will indulge this political blasphemy until they are in office, or until their side has won, then they treasure these loose remarks and learn to hate Negroes in that they show such rabid hatred for such trifling causes, and thus add fuel from unexpected quarters to the racial flames. The Negroes of the South tell us that they know what they are doing, and that 'tis not our put in. It may be so, but it will be their everlasting put out if they do not regulate their future political conduct along the lines laid down by Captain Welsh and thousands of others, relying on State and municipal political patronage, if it must be patronage, rather than the unearned increment falling them through the support given the party by Negroes of Northern States that get, as a rule, their thumbs to suck. Loyalty to convention is the cry that keeps alive the Republican party in the South as constituted, and while Captain Welsh may complain, he and those like him must remember that the administrations have kept up the political farce and continues to do so until to day. The fat offices of the South, many of them, go to colored men as rewards for keeping up an organization simply for convention purposes, and under the conditions it's a necessity, but things cannot change as long as a few office holders, often big and burly as police-men, brow beat the people, and in a thousand ways intimidate them so that they are as voiceless as a sphinx except for "de republicans." These, political Ajax and Hector like, are the ones that are standing on the lines as the hired Hessians, dead to every sentiment except serving "de cause" for which they were sent. The South does not suffer alone; the North is politician ridden likewise if not in degree. Those who hope for a changed condition, hope it at odd times, when the campaign is over and thus all men see the inconsistency of the thing and keep right on in the beaten paths. There is a way, if a way is really wanted. "UNFETTERED." Among a class of books that is now springing up as the result of the changing racial aspects is one, "Ufettered," that in accordance with the general plan, seeks to help in the solution of the Negro problem; not by "dry" lectures, insipid talks or cold sermons, which require fortitude to plow through, but by the aid of romance, story, love and THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. song, sends home its lessons, the aim and intent of the writer The author, Sutton E Griggs, shows his ability as a preacher by making palatable some uninviting truths which otherwise can never be taught. He tells an interesting love story, the principles of which, the hero and heroine, are equally interested in the struggle, and either are of decided convictions, which happily coincide. They are both Negroes, which is a departure from the past order of fiction that has striven to lift the race up by treating of some situation wherein was involved the love of some white man of "consequence" for some dusky hourl and which love was resisted to the bitter end. The reason for such books can be plainly seen as their authors viewed it. They were written to show that the race was not of easy virtue. How well they succeeded is a question, but that popularity did not attach to them that the authors expected. Mr. Sutton E. Griggs has carefully avoided all mesalliances, illicit love or anything that deflects from the path of moral recititude or propriety, telling a story of more than passing interest of the marriage of the heroine to a man sick unto death. One whom she had been nursing, but for whom she entertained no thought of love. He fell in love with the fair attendant. He was not her choice. She had her ideal—"these Chlorises in our minds," according to De Bergerac. But she harkened unto the call of duty, which was to save the young man from death since it was union between them or death for him It was at that point that the author preached eloquently. Not that all could make the sacrifice in degree, but it was the grand pattern, the type of those greater sacrifices that must be made throughout the avenues of life. Not only did she marry him, she refined, cultivated and of course beautiful, and he a boor, but she remained with him, true to the end. And while her lover and husband to be crossed her path before death broke her fetters yet she allowed no act to be recorded wherein she violated her obligations, nor no circumstances that could ripen into premature love, thus again teaching the lesson of the sacredness of the marriage vows. He was right for permitting them ultimately to be joined for she had sacrificed, and it brought no redemption, nor promised any from the beginning. Judging by the nature with which the author endowed her, she would have went on to the end of her days, not unconscious of the existence of her true condition, with her heroile fortitude she would have steeled her heart against temptation until the last day in defense of her womanhood. As in all well directed romances there is the happy ending—at which time this pair plunged into the work of race salvation, working with zeal and confidence born of mutual love and love for the cause. Their plans are not altogether new; they make emphatic the notions of Mr. Washington and the leading class of thinkers of either race. The work is well worth perusing; a clean, interesting story well told that teaches in the meanwhile. It is published by the Orion Publishing Co. Nashville, Tenn. THE FLAG THEIR BADGE The badge worn by the thousands of delegates that attended the Atlanta Congress was a miniature flag of the United States enmounted by a button similarly decorated. The managers very evidently meant to have an educational congress that educated. The flag stands for the country; the love of country is the highest civic virtue. It was a great lesson thoroughly taught; it will not be forgotten. It was taught in the right place—in the heart of the Negro intelligence of America. The management may well be congratulated in that it was thoughtful enough to take the advantage of such an occasion to teach the young colored man and woman that the flag must be revered and that as long as America is their home, there is no other flag or country. A celebration to be known as the Masonic Carnival will be held in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 22, 23, 24 The managers promise the greatest demonstration ever given in the South by colored people. Thousands of people are expected. Excursion rates have been secured on all roads leading to that city. R. W. Thompson, the well-known newspaper correspondent of Washington, D. C., will contribute to the columns of The Freeman regularly notes of interest on Washington life. Mr. Thompson is a pleasing writer and his contributions will be read with interest. The Republicans of Fort Scott, Kas, have nominated a colored man for coronor, Dr. W. G. Brookins. The doctor is popular and the chances are that he will be elected. "BETTER SOUL NEVER LIVED"—And R. W. Thompson, the brilliant, attractive Dick, has landed. A better soul never lived and recognition found its mate that time.—Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. A gallon of beer and ten bananas is what an indianapolis woman took in her stomach, a few days ago. According to the doctors the combination poisoned her. Well, who would it not have poisoned? A gallon of beer ought to be sufficient to poison any one, not to speak of the ten bananas, which in themselves were not conducive to her good health. But to think of the two taken together as to quantity; and now again as to quality, the opposing ingredients. It is no wonder that she was poisoned. It would have poisoned a copper-plated boiler, not to speak of a human stomach. If she had been an ostrich, which has the reputation of eating glass and railroad iron, it would have been different; hence these tears. From the last account of the woman, she was doing well, thanks for which she owes to a stomach pump and the doctor's good right arm. If the gallon of beer and the bananas had had their way she would not have been left to tell the tale. It is very likely that from this time on her stomach will pall at the sight of beer and bananas; as a combination at least. Being foundered and drunk at the same time the sensation will not be soon forgotten, nor will others experiment in order to describe it. It is said that Mr. William M. Lewis, the keen-witted assistant editor of The Indianapolis Freeman, is booked for something good at the hands of the National administration. He would faithfully and creditably represent the Hoosier State wherever he might be placed. The Freeman deserves the best that Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks can "rake off" for Indiana's Negro contingent. The Colored American, Washington, D C. If Mr. William M. Lewis is booked for anything it's more than he knows anything about or anybody else around these diggings. He is, however, like any other poor devil, Micawber-like, waiting for something to turn up. He's resigned his case in "de hands of de Lawd" to see what He can do in the matter-"its got past him" Mr. Lewis will love the Colored American more for its glorious bit of jolly, so there; it's all he has to pay. Philadelphia philanthropists have become interested in a gigantic plan for a forthrance of the art of nursing. Some months ago it was announced that a Philadelphiaian, whose name was withheld by his own request was about to contribute $250,000 for the extension of the work of the Philadelphia School for Nurses, a branch of the Philadelphia Nurse Supply and Medical Dispensary, which has directed from its central office in the Witersham building, a vast system of helpful agencies for the benefit of the poor of this city and for the training of all classes of persons in the art and science of nursing. The proposed extension of the work was to establish schools in the South for the benefit of colored young women and for the mountain whites. After a visit to the South for the selection of sites for inaugurating the work the other men of wealth became interted causing an enlargement of the original plans which envolve several million dollars. In view of the extensive developments of the work of the Philadelphia School for nurses, a plan is being evolved for a cosmopolitan organization of the work looking to the establishment of a branch school in every institution for girls throughout the South Several medical colleges and other institutions have already offered facilities and invited the establishment of such a course of study and training In every instance the plans will be adapted to the locality and the needs of the people whom the work is to serve. The movement on part of the philanthropists of Philadelphia will be of great value to the colored people who are included in the scope of the plans for the great work. So far as they are concerned it is the most significant move in their interest since the war. From what is understood at tha time all the institutions of the land of the acedemical class, or, industrial, where colored women attend will have established a department for training nurses. The philanthropical intent or such a movement will not be misunderstood. These men bestow charity, where it is most needed and where its benefits will be of no doubtful nature. They seek to help the needy, the sore and afflicted, giving them the benefit of the deepest medical research, by sending out among the people, good Samaritans that have been trained along that line. A Chat With Bishop Walters Bishop Alexander Walters was in the city a few days this week on his return from Atlanta, Ga. He, like thousands of others, is singing the praises of the great Educational Congress, which he considers the most remarkable demonstration he has ever witnessed. It was a lesson he said that ran out in many directions, whose cumulative effects will be felt for good on the race problem. He was pleased at the consideration shown the colored people by the whites, of Atlanta, who virtually gave the keys of the city to them. Bishop Walters thinks that the papers have been a little hard on Thomas Fortune, the present president of the Afro-American Council, but he feels that Mr. Fortune is all right, a good choice and that the Council will move on in its chosen labor. The Bishop is an ardent Roosevelt man and does not attempt to conceal his position. He is a great admirer of Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, but thinks this is a Roosevelt period. The A M E Zion church is coming in for a good share of recognition says the Bishop, "because" and he gave several reasons. He quoted the views of several of the eminent colored men as to their presidential attitude among which number was Bishop Grant. He thinks the administration has a great influence on Southern politicians and they may as a rule be set down for the present incumbent of the White House. Five thousand people entered the doors of the Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition of Chicago, August 14th, opening day. Success is assured. CHURCHES LARGELY ATTENDED. Swell Home Affair Largely Attended by the City's Best Young People. FUTRELL CITY NOTES The First Freewill Baptist and C. M. E churches are having great success in their consolidation of interests. They have purchased a beautiful lot and will soon begin the erection of a building. There will be a barbecue here to-day, under the auspices of the above named churches. Music will be furnished by Overby's Orchestra. Mmes. Hunt and Marion are managing the affair. Cubian John was recently shot by a white flagman on the I. C. railroad, and is in a critic condition. Louis Anderson made a brief trip to Dixon, Tenn., his former home. Mrs. Mary Herrin, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Hunt. Under the Sunlight Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Mrs. Emma Curvin, wife of Mr. Henry Curvin, died Sunday, Aug 10 after a long illness. She was buried on Monday, Aug. 11, from Haven's Chapel M. E. church, Rev. sherrill officiating. The Freeman join hands in extending sympathy to the bereaved ones. Hon. A M Middlebrook, Republican, of Pine Bluff Ark, made an able and well received speech here on Monday night, Aug. 11, at the City Hall, in favor of Harry Myers, Republican nominee for Governor of Arkansas. Rev. P H Lewis pastor of M. Canaan Baptist church of this city, received a fine $40 suit of clothes from his members on Sunday night, Aug. 17 Dr. C. M. Wade presented it in language bafiting the occasion. Mr Al Goodman, well-known in hotel circles, especially in Memphis, Tenn, died here last week after a short illness. Miss Lula Pollett of Monroe, La, is here on a visit Miss Estela Harris of Chicago, formerly of Hot Springs, who has been here on an extended trip visiting friends, left last week for Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Ada Daniel and daughter, Lelah, wish to be remembered kindly to her son. Oliver Page, working at the Inn hotel, Charle voix. Mich. Miss Eloda Ware gave her 16th birthday party on Tuesday night, Aug. 12 Quite a number were present and had an enjoyable time. She received many valuable presents. Cures Weak Men Free A Simple Home Treatment Which Never Fails to Restore Full Strength and Vigor of Youth SENT FREE TO ALL A There is no longer any need for men to suffer from lost vitality, night losses, varicose, etc., when it can be cured almostlike magic in the privacy of your own home and restore small weak organs to their strength. You can also discover which any man can use. Simply send your name and address to the Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 753 Hull Building, Detroit Mich., and they will gladly send you the Doctor's full prescription free and everything necessary for a quick and lasting cure. The following taken from their daily mail shows what men say who have taken advantage of the doctor's advice. Dear Sir—Please, accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date, I have given en your treatment a thorough test and the News of a General Character Dallas, Tex., Special—Dude Hall, the veteran cafeman, can be found at 106 Central avenue. The Bonta people have their rolling stock in motion between this city and suburban towns. They have met with opposition, but have surmounted every obstacle. Jack Bagsy requests that you call at his restaurant on Pacific avenue for lunches and meals. John Collins, one of the proprietors of the "Black Elephant" saloon, made a brief trip to Ft. Worth last Sunday on business. Miss Cora Bowens is visiting in northern Texas. The delegates to the Sunday School convention report the most interesting session in years. The Denton people know how to care for a convention. For good old Mellon whisky, call on Briscoe & Townsend. Commerce and Main street. Many Freewil Baptists attended the conference at Marshall last week. The woods are filled with leaders, and we want to ask when will Dallas have a Negro mail carrier, policeman and fireman? T. W. Booth runs the Manhattan Beach bar at Swiss and Pacific streets. Lunch daily from 11 to 1. Clark & Malone requests that you call and sample their cool beer. We should patronize race enterprises. The Progress Tailoring Co., makes Salts from $11 up; Paints, $3 up. Wm. Carter, agent, 178 Main street. Newsv Paragraphs. Toledo, O. Special—Mrs Frank Lyons, a noted evangelist of Windsor, is visiting Mrs. Sherman Walton Mrs. J. V Duffy has company from Missouri Miss Leota Henson, of Rave a, O. will visit Mrs O. G. Fields during the conclave She expects to go to England again in September Mr. Sellers of Cleveland was the guest of Mr. Davis last week Miss Eva Uptogrow has returned from a visit to Paulding. Mr J. V Duffy spent a day with his family. Miss Mattie Thomas is visiting in Davison, Ill. Mrs Clem Page has returned Mrs. Clem Page has returned from Columbus. Mrs M. Ward has returned from Delosex, accompanied by Miss Kate Johnson Mrs L Holst entertained a number of friends Saterday evening in honor of her birthday. Miss Leona Wagner has returned from Clark's Lake Mrs. Albert King was hostess to the Willing Workers, Tuesday evening. Baptist Association Meets. Pontac, Ill., Special. — The Wood River Baptist Association held their third annual session here this week. The manner in which they conducted their business and the deportment of the delegates, reflected credit on the race. Mrs R A Barns, Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, has returned from the annual session held at Joliet. BOOK NOTICE. Although at the present hour in England the man who is most in the public eye may be said to be Lord Kitchener, there is another an "unknown quantity" in English; political life today, as he has been called, who also occupies large share of public attention and conjecture. This man is no other than Lord Rosebery. Mr. T. P. O'Connor, who writes of him most interestingly in the August PEARSON'S, touches upon a few of his peculiar arities as follows: "Always a somewhat lonely man, Lord Rosebery has become almost a recluse during the last few years. As long as his wife was alive he was compelled to go into society with something like regularity, but her death has left him free to seek that detachment from society which he best loves, it is not that he is always alone, but but he chooses his own company, and does not allow it to be chosen for him. He rarely if ever, is to be seen at another man's table, but often at his own you find the most interesting men of his time; but he does love loneliness, as is evidenced by the fact that very often the one day in the week he comes benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. I am just as ripe orous as when a boy, and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir: -Your method worked bea- tifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely re- turned and enlargement is entirely satisfac- tioned. "Dear Sir: -Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt and directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to w-ak men." Don't stop to wonder how they can afford to do all this, but send to day: the offer is quite fine and the prescription will be sent by return mail in the plain envelope absolutely free, just as stated. Write to day and soon you'll be happy. to London is on a Sunday, because, at certain periods of the year, Sunday is the day when London is emptiest. Another peculiarity of Lord Rosebery's temperament is a certain almost morbid restlessness. An acquaintance of his told me that one day he paid him a visit at Tahmeny, his beautiful seat immediately in the neighborhood of Edinburgh. They lunched and the acquaintance sat down to have a quiet chat and a smoke after the meal, and he felt more inclined for it because it was very hot day in summer, but Lord Rosebery suddenly rose, proposed to walk at once in to Edinburgh, and his request was a command; but it was a dreadful walk. CALL SPOONER THEIR FRIEND. Colored Citizens Indorse the Senator and Demand His Re-election. A mass meeting of representative colored citizens was held last week in Milwaukee, Wis., at the law offices of W. T. Green in the political interest of Senator John C. Spooner. About twenty were present and the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Whereas, There is a tendency of a certain element within the Republican party of Wis consin to retire John C. Spooner from his position in the realm of private life, and. Whereas, Senator Spooner has by his ready advocacy of the rights of all mankind won for himself a national reputation, and Whereas, Senator Spooner's sagey, wisdom and ability as a conservative statesman have been recognized by the country at large, regardless of party. Whereas, Senator Spooner's dedication to the United States, therefore be Resolved, That we the colored citizens of Milwaukee, in meeting assembled, and in behalf of our brethren in the state of Wis consin and through out the nation to urge our friends to stand with us in this time of our need and lend their support to theition of candidates for the next legislative favorable to the reelection of Senator Resolved, That the loss of this able defender of the race would be irreparable and need to be very black citizen, man, woman, man, country, who feared grateful to him for his support and defends whenever such have been necessary. That we exert our duty to this noble son of this noble deeds in our behalf in the national legislature, and in his pathy for him in the attempted assassination of the party in failing to indorse his cause unconditionally the state convention; that we pledge undying support for his retention and that we have always been obligated for the kindness shown us, and their love for equal justice co-operate with us in the matter which to J. M. Jiles, Cairman; S M. Minor, Secretary; L H Palmer; W H Banks, Walter T Revels, H D Rice, H H Goodum. Similar action it is said will be taken by colored Republicans in other parts of the state before it 311 INDIANA AVENUE MODANEL'S Steam Dye Works Ladies' and Gent's' Clothing Cleaned, Dried and Repaired, Base Ball Suits made to order. Ladies' Cloaks altered. Dry Cleaning. Work called for and delivered. Fragrant WOODBINE PERFUME The only genuine at BLODAUS' DRUG STORE 402 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J E BENJAMIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all court. 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Carter, Mrs Nancy Butler, Mrs Ida Brown, Mrs Ida Bixon, Mrs Carrie Francis, Belle Fernandez, Jas F Germinie Harris, Mrs Eliza Carter, Flora Kinney, Miss Bessie L Kinney, Miss Bessie L Russell, Gerrude Smith, Miss Hattie Tweed, Miss Hattie McCarver, Alberta Pramplin, Mrs Harry GENTLEMEN 8 LIST Allen, Banc, Mack Barnett, Billy Barnett, R H Benlow, Willie Bestwick, W. G. Berkow, M. G. Brewer, Pearl Brown, Richard Burton, S. E. Brook, Joe Carter, Frank Curtell, Ethel-John Chatton and Petitt Cissel and Mines Chatman, C. Creation Cooper, J. W. Cox, Jas Cressie, J. W. Harris and Harris Fletcher, W. M. Franklin, Miss Cora Farber and Davis Geyer, Perry Goodall, Harvey Harris, James Harris, Geo O Hollie, W. B. Honseley, Geo. Hester, Edward Hesketh, Marshall Hesketh, Reedford Hughes, Ed Hunn, Ben Humphreys, Will Hutte, Aile Jennerson, Tom Kemp, Bobby King, Eugene Kirk, Frank Kitchile, N. T. Kennedy, A. C. McCurdy, James McPearl McCurdy, Chas McDaniels, J. H Oliver, Jack M. Parker, Chas. R. Palmer, Dan Perkins, J. Perrin, Synergy Omnion, O. P. Powell, Clarence Powell, John Prampin, Harry Prince, J. W. Praston, Wm. Robinson, Erb. Rue, Edward Simmons, J. W. Simmons, J. W. Snowden, George Spiller, William Sherman, James E. Shields, The Great Shields, The Great The Fosters Thomas, Ed. S. Tolliver, E. W. Wakeley, E. W. Van Slack, Henry Wright, L. J. L. Walker, Frank Walker, Geo. Wills, D. D Williams, Webster -ROUTE- "A TRAIP TO THE JUNGLES"—Athol Mass., Aug. 25-31. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS.—Patterson, N. J. Aug. 23. P. G. LOWERY'S CONCERT BAND (4 Paw Sells Bros., Circus)—Kewance, Ill., Aug. 25; Ster- ling, 26; Aurora, 27; Elgin 28; Racine, Wis. , 29; Waukesha, 30. BIO MINSSTREL FESTIVAL. (Rusco & Holland, Manager)—Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 25-28. A RABBIT'S Foot COMEDY Co.—Aniston, Ala. , 26; Birmingham, 26-27; Bessemer, 28; Tusca- losa, 29; Greenbush, 30. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIAS T. J. Culligan, Manager—Seattle Wash. , Aug. 24-31. MARHA'S MAMMOTH MINSTREL CARNIVAL— Benton, Ill., Aug. 25; Metropolis. The Swain & Lowery's company will be stronger better than ever. ```markdown ``` Harry Fidler is a headliner on the big vaudeville bill at Broad Ripple Park, Sunday, Aug , 24. A. A. Copeland, singing comedian joined the Gideon's Minstrel to do his specialty. "Nuff sed." Say, Tom Logan, we will try to hold it, np and stay with 'em. We still remember our old friend —D & H. Lowery's band is the largest band ever seen with a side show and is the only side show band that gives concerts of popular medleys. --- W. I. Swain, manager of Swain's Nashville Students and Lowery's Concert, paid us a visit at Springfield, Ill. on particular business. --- E W. BeBee famous coon shouter sends regards to all friends in an out of the profession and would like to hear from Buddie Glenn. Address The Freeman. * * * Johny Steward, of the Forepang-Sills aggregation had a pleasant visit while in Columbus with his parents. Allen McClelland had a pleasant visit while in Indianapolis. --- I beg to acknowledge an invitation from the Iroquois Club, of Spokane, Wash, of which C. A. Hughes is president and regret my inability to be with them at their opening, Aug. 14. ```markdown ``` Fountain B. Wood, trombone solist has joined Lowery's band and is proving a feature with his soles. Mr. H. A. Clark, cornetist, also joined P. G. Lowery's band Aug. 14. He came from Creston, Iowa. --- J. S. Walker, of the Crown Hotel, Brownwood Texas, a trap drummer, sends regards to Messrs J. Ed. Green, Billy Johnson, Sol Tibbs and Wm. Thomas. Would like to hear from Dan E. Washington. ```markdown ``` Notes from "A Rabbit's Foot" company:—We are packing them nightly in our mamoth canvass everywhere. We are getting the coin. Those who pre- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER dicted that this show would not last long are wrong this time. We arrived at Moultrie, Ga., Saturday the 9 h at 5 p. m., and were met at the depot by an enormous crowd and that night there was not standing room. The show is a good one. The band under the leadership of Prof. S. E Dodd, always makes a hit. As a whole, Mr. Chappelle is now having much deserved success. Harris and Walker, the clever team of dancing and talking comedians, open at the Trocadero, Chiago, Ill., week of Aug 17. They have Davenport, Iowa, to follow and will carry out a company of ten people this season. ... Walter S. Holmes sends regards to Sank Simms, of A. G. Allen's Minstrel C. Chisholm of the Rabbit Foot company and McCarver, Reed and McCarver. Look out, Howard! Kid Holmes has twelve of the best people that ever left Georgia. Will take the road next season. You old Georgians will have to take a back seat. --- Prof. C. P. Stinson and Ben Easly have joined hands and are presenting an entirely new musical act entitled, "The Musical Barbers," having appear-at all the principal parks and resorts in Michigan. Next week Aug 25, at Lakeside Park, Canton, O. Regards to Lone Star quartette and Chas Stafford, of the Blue Ridge Comedy Four. --- The comedy team-Ritchie and Francis-will not go on the road this season, owing to other business, but will play dates. The amusement bureau started by Billy Ritchie and L Viero is certainly catching the work. We are getting some of the best local managers in union with the plan. Office 144, W. 27 street, New York City. Since the days when some of our ministers thought that performers were given too much space in this paper there has been a revelation. We actors hope to make good use of our space hereafter. The tail end of the profession and the outside novices no longer hold the important sway on the actor's page. Outside of editors, we have failed to find anything inspiring even from ministers or in the church columns. We read about ministers "rambling" occasionally and of prize fights all the time, but we desire to be in closer alliance with real Christianity. --- "The Original Old Plantation" company under the management of Cifford Mason and R. E. Steward are now doing a fair business. Harry Ralston, of Indianapolis, who has the notion privilege sends regards to friends. W. L. McMullen (Rastus) still sits alone in front of the living lady's show. Mance Mc Daniels, as "Dinah" and little shorty as "Gumbo" are the hit of the Mid-way. W. M Walls, alias Mr. Green and Mrs. Gertrude McDaniels, in their startling act. "Take Me When You Go," are quite a feature. Charles Smith, of Atlanta, is our stage manager. He sends regards to Harry Brown. W. L. McMullen would like to hear from Percy Gurger. --- Se'ma, Ala., notes:—John L. Gurrett says, "Hello" to John Rucker, the Alabama Blossom Geo. Matthews sends regards to Powell and says "Ask Jas White about those fish. Leo. Anderson made quite a hit in the Alabama Minstrels, with "Kill it Babe," says Mr Brooks, as did Carter and Watson, but Mobile carried of the honors with. "You Must have that Hang Down Hair." Prof. Chas. W. Jordan, of Indianapolis is touring the South, showing to the best people in the finest churches and sends regards to all friends. Write him in care of the Union Drug company, Selma Ala. --- Clarence Cissel writes from Portland, Ore, under date of Aug. 8. "After a successful run of two weeks at Blazier's Concert Hall, July 28 to Aug. 10, we were compelled to cancel the week of the 10th and move to Shield's Park, con-densing our two hour and a half show, to a 25 minute act, opening an exceptionally strong bill, with a minstrel first-part. Messrs Zan Edwards and Clarence Cissel on the ends; James Gray, as interlocutor with Misses Mines, Daisy Whitfield and little Bunny in the circle makes an act which went strong from the start compelling us to refuse curtain calls and is the talk of the town. We are featuring our singing opening with Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever. Mr. Edwards used. "My Castle on the Nile"; Little Bumpy. "I Hates to get up Early in the Morn." Miss Mines. "Josephine My Jo"; Miss Whitfield, "Dinah"; Mr. Cissel. "Run Chicken Run" and Mr. Gray. "Down Where the Cotton Blossoms Grow." Our chorus work is effective receiving special mention from the daily papers. We were immediately re-engaged for a second week beginning Aug., 18. Other offers have been received but owing to contract we could not accept. We rejoin the Oregon Pacific Carnival Co., at Aberdeen Washington for eight weeks. Messrs Cissel and Gray, anticipate putting out their own company for the winter season. Watch Freeman for our ad later. --- Notes from Wolfscale's Plantation Minstrels with Sells and Down's circus: We are proud to say that the show has lost none of its former prestige and is making quite a reputation over the territory which we have played. We had a very ugly blow down followed by a cloud burst at Pocochantus Va., but luckily no one was seriously injured Misfortune never comes singly. We lost two of the best men of our side show band, Monday Aug. 11, Prof. J. H. McCamon, solo cornetist and Sam Johnson, baritone, who closed at Perry, Va to join Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, where Prof. McCamon will have charge of the band. They left many warm friends behind who wish them success. The Cheatats, send regards to Maude Brewer, and John. The Henderson's send regards to Jno. Dannis, Prof Wm Blue. Wm. Malone and all friends. A. R Hutchins sends regards to Joe McGhee. Robert Grant sends regards to all friends. --- Word comes from Chicago, IL, under date of Aug. 18.—The home of Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Craig is the scene of old time friendship. For the past week their many friends have been coming in from all parts of the country. Among the guests were Mrs. Emma Foster, mother of Mrs. Craig; J. J. Jackson, proprietor of the Red Hot Store in Shaw. Miss; J. E. Webster from Greenfield, Miss; Dan Desdunes, of Desdunes and Harris and L E Gideon, manager of Gideon's Minstrels. Mr. Craig has always enjoyed the reputation of being a kind hearted friend and the mere fact of being under his roof is a guarantee of pleasure. His friends regret that he had to leave so soon for New York but rejoice at his good fortune, he being chosen as one of the particularly bright lights of the Williams & Walker company. Mr Craig is a straight, honest business man and Mrs. Craig is a worthy helpmeet. Taking these things into coors' deration, there is no reason that their future undertaking should not be an ultimate success. ```markdown ``` Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert Band and Vaudeville Co. — "We all enjoyed a pleasant visit with Elwood C Knox while in Indianapolis, Mr. Knox enjoyed his visit with our show very much. We were very sorry Elwood had a little office duty to do at night and could not stay with us until we left. We were very sorry to have A. Wilmore Wm. Johnson, Jack Warkins, and Grace Hoyt to close with us. They did so on account of their winter engagements. We were glad indeed to welcome into our company F. B. Wood. H. I Clark and Albert Edwards Mr. Wood is too well known to add further remarks and Messrs. Edwards and Clark have proved themselves excellent bass and baritone singers. Prentice Oliver, comedian, is arranging a new sketch to be staged this winter. He is singing with great success "Just Kiss Yourself Good Bye" A. L. Prince stage manager with P. G. Lowery's Vaudeville has arrange a new, novel first part. John L. Jones, solo alto, sends regards to J. Harry Jackson and all New York friends, especially Robert Grant. NOTES FROM THE COOK HOUSE. Wm. Irvin and Louis Anderson are having success with the cook house. Fred Fields is suffering with pleurisy. Rodgers, Ganaway and Baker closed at Piqua. The waiters are well satisfied and are doing nicely. 图象 The accompanying cut is a perfect likeness of Miss Sallie Lee, well known as one of our clever soubrettes. She first made her debent with Sam T. Jack's Creole's in 1896. Since that time she has been connected with Darkest Amer- MISS SALLIE LEE MISS SALLIE LEE ice, Isham's Octoroons and Swain's Nashville Students, and at present is engaged as leading soubrette with the Lowery Vandeville company. Her cunning ways and pleasing manner offer her a position with any first-class show. She has also proved herself successful in the business field. As an agent for The Freeman, she has proved herself the best professional traveling agent be prompt in having her articles to reach our office in proper time, and also prompt in payments. The Freeman extends its best wishes to her in every undertaking. --- Notes from the Domino Theatre Fernandina, Fla. :—We are still pleasing the people. We never close and could use a few more lady players also a good piano player. Miss Hattie Blueford of the team of Johnson and Blueford left Monday for New York City to visit her sick mother. She has the sympathy of our company. Miss May Fisher is on the slick list but is slightly improving Chas. Williams, of Baltimore, slack wire artist and barrel driver, is here for six weeks and he is a top liner. Mr Buck Wilson is quite a favorite as a soft shoe dancer. Miss Lotta Dempsey is among our hold overs She sends regards to Misses Ida Larkins and Hatie Blueford. Chas. H Williams and Chas. Johnson have joined hands and are rehearsing a high-class act of gun juggling, wire-walking, barrel diving and hand balancing. Would like to hear from good responsible managers in need of a first-class attraction. Chas Johnson sends regards to all friends especially Clarence Powell, Clemo Harris and the two Blacks John Dennis sends regards Henry Powers. Jim Love and Robert Wedom Miss Estella Jones of the team of Dennis and Jones is featuring "On Enamulation Day" with credit. John Dennis sends regards to Ernest Hogan and G. W. Pucket. --- Notes from the Mahara big Minstrel carnival, Frank Mahara, manager.—We have been doing a good business, playing to crowded houses only. George Tichner is our stage manager and is a very nice fellow. We all like him. J. R. Johnson, basso and vocal director, is singing with much success "At the Bottom of the Deep Sea. Frank Comar the juggler, is with us and is one of the best in the business, receiving a great amount of applause nightly. Arthur Maxwell, the trick bicyclist is with the big show. Geo Hamilton is singing, "No use of Asking When You Know the Reason Why." Morgan Prince used to tell us about his "Castle on the Nile" but has changed to "Oma, Let Me Hear From You." Miss Lizzle Taylor is singing, "My Dusky Lu" and Goodnight Beloved" and is making a big hit on them. Hillard Brawer sends regards to all. Mrs Lizzle Moppins sends regards to friends of Henderson, Ky. Our band and orchestra under the leadership of Prof. W. C. Handy, are playing very creditable concerts daily. Among the many excellent musicians are Mose McQuitty baritone and Fred Richardson, clarinetist, whose solos delight the large audiences nightly. --- W. A. Seymour, Black Booth, the greatest actor of his race, whom all the critics who have seen him in the principle Shakespearian roles, pronounce, a natural genius, will make his banner appearance at St. Louis, during the World's Fair. He will have under his supervision a colored, dramatic company, showing the progress the race has made along the line of histrionics. It is generally supposed that the Negro has no histrionic talent beyond his great fun making and vocal possibilities. The time is now at hand when the Negro must take the initial step toward the profidence of the higher. Mr. Seymour has just completed arrangements with A. L. Harris, of Columbus, O., for his latest drama, entitled, "Haytt's Bogus Prince," which is a masterpiece in its conception. He will spare no pains in the production of this drama to make it the equal of any on the American stage in point of acting and magnificence. Mr. Seymour is now booking professional and local talent for this great production. There are many strong characters in the play and every artist will have a chance to show his or her ability. Mr. Seymour will appar as Frank Christophe, the hunchback villian. This character is like lago in his villany scheming and treachery and is doubtless one of the strongest villian parts ever written. In this role Mr. Seymour will make the effort of his life. ```markdown ``` Napoleon Johnson writes from the Big Minstrel Festival.—We have finished our Illinois stand and after a week in Tennessee will be in the State of Arkansas. We are breaking the record in opening houses and as we have the show every one is pleased. We have organized two base ball teams among the company, to be known as the No. 1 or Rusco team and the No. 2, or Holland team. Our first two practices games were played Monday and Tuesday. The feature of Monday's game was during the fifth inning, captain Kelley, of the No. 2 team, discharged short-stop Kraton and when we got to the car manager Powell fired Kelley. The roster of the Rusco team is A. Brown, c; Ed. Taylor, 1st. b; S. H. Dudley, s; s. H. Perry, 3b; Wm Wumble, 2b; M. Campbell, rf; Joe Rice, of; F. Campbell capt, if; H. Kraton, F. Inman, p; A. J. Smith, D. Kelley, Fletcher and E. H. Eays, subs. Napoleon Johnson was elected official umpire and secretary and R. C. Logan, treasurer. Our manager, S. H. Dudley is striving hard to make this the best team on the road. The boys all take an interest in the game and in the daily practice they have whenever it is convenient, the team work shows up very favorably. Following is the roster of the band: Wm Israel, tuba; Jno. Haywood and Fred Campbell, baritones Simpson, Pittman, George Israel and Henry Perry, trombones; James Brown, Napoleon Johnson and Arthur Brown, altos; Richard Hays 1st, Wm. Malone solo, and Wm. Fletcher, borne; George Horace, clalronet; Joe Ricks, piccolo; Manzie Campbell, snare drum; Frank Inman cymbals; A. J. Smith, bass drum; Wm.蓝, cornet soloist and bandmaster. We have added the selection from Lunecria Borgia and will make it a special feature in our band concerts. Fred Simpson never fails to take them off their feet with his solos. In Olney, il on the 16th, we had the largest and most fashionable crowd of the season to hear the band concert and Richard E Hays made quite a hit playing "The Charmer," a cornet solo by Baas Jging from the ovation he received, his tone and execution, we have in him, one of the leading soloists. Jake Smith sends regards to to Dixon Cooper and Dick Thomas of the No 2 show. F W. Inman sends regards to Arthur Neal, Moore, Perry, Bradford and all friends in and out of the profession. George Horace sends regards to Chas. E. Rue After the show in Olney Ill on the 16th Billy Kersands, Calvin Edwards and your humble servant were royally entertained at the Bonus Club rooms, an oftay singing club. The evening was spent in songs and toasts. As some of the members were old admirers of Kersands, he was forced to sing some of the old songs he sang in his early days such as, "Mary Gone With a Coon" and "Good Bye Ma Honey, I I'm Gone." During the evening I sang, "Ave Maria, the intermezzo from Cavaleri Rusticana, 'Palm Branches'" "Every Rose must have its Thorn," from the opera, Wang; "Alabama" and "The Story of the Rose." While we were in the club some one must have changed the streets for when I came down, the town seemed to present a different aspect. PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY. Show me an actor who never reads, one who is not a student; one who has no time to read the daily papers, or one who, when he does read, never knows what he read about, ten minutes after reading and I'll show you a stage goat who is no good to the profession. There may be some redemption for hypocrites, but for goats, none whatever. They could all be laid away among the dead and never missed. + "Colored" is a word I have found necessary to use in Negro stage literature. There is no other way to discriminate who you are talking about, in a National paper, without its use, however we may object to it. Two oe- Ma Mississippi Lou..... Geo. S. Pelzer..... 500 My Liza Ann..... J. E. Pearce..... 500 I Love My Licorice Baby..... M. Gumble..... 500 The Shirt Waist Man..... J. E. Pearce..... 500 The Belle of the Blue..... D. L. Isaacs..... 500 In Kentucky—(poem) by Hon. J. H. Mulligan; music by F. L. Bristor..... 500 Papa's Baby Boy..... D. L. Isaacs..... 500 In the Mountains of Kentucky She and I..... J. E. Pearce..... 500 I Wish We'd Never Met..... M. H. Rosenfeld..... 500 There's Other Girl Like You..... M. Gumble..... 500 You Don't have to Go Until Ten (Words and music by the celebrated colored song writer)..... Iowen M. Lawson..... 500 Any of the above sent upon receipt of 25 CENTRAL Correspondence with professionals solicited. Address DEPT B. THE GEO. B. JENNING 105 and 107 4th St. CINCINNATI O. CONFETTI, CONFETTI DUSTERS, CANES RUBBER BELLS, FESTOONING St. Louis Confetti Co. MANUFACTURERS 5-7 9 11 North Ninth Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. PAPER FLOWERS, ENGLISH CROP, SERPENTINE, WHIPS, NOISE MAKERS An Act That Catches The Eye SENSATIONAL HOOP JUGGLER AND SLACK WIRE AKTIST. " Managers wishing this Great Act, address WILLIE SHIELDS care of The Freeman. Stage sitting made especially for act by Ed. Vanwyck, Cincinnati, O. 117 N:8th Street, ST.LOUIS MO. Designers and makers of Uniforms and Caps of every description including the following: Military uniforms and Equipmentss Band uniforms Theatrical uniforms Club and Hotel Employees uniforms Elevator Boys uniforms Coachmen uniforms Bell Boys, Livery, Etc., uniforms .....WRITE FOR ESTIMATES STAUNTON UNIFORM EMIGRATION lebrities recently spoken of from New York, in the stage columns and strangers to The Freeman readers, called forth the query; 'Are they colored or white? When it is not necessary to use the word in every case, common sense should teach a correspondent when to use it. Then, in another light, performers and composers who want to be white in print, or color (if they could) will mill miss the coming glorious tribunal to them selves. + The exposure of "special car" life may seem unkind but it's not. Gambling, crapshooting and expectorating on the floor with other objectional features including loud indecent talk, should be strictly prohibited by every decent manager in existence and especially in ministrelsy. Bath rooms should be properly provided and all respectable performers should look forward to cleanliness. If any U. T. C. freight car sleepers still exist the performers may as well upset the kerosene can and set the car on fire-burn the whole business up. Now laugh. That's what we like; something silly to laugh at—but let us practice philosophy, too. + Actors, managers and correspondents, let us not enter again into an impure atmosphere of warefare and goat-ism. If you presume to be intelligent, why not show it? Settle your personal disputes out of the papers, nobody else wants to hear them. If you do persist, we must all openly ask "The Freeman" not to publish the whims of the unworthy. Matrimony is up for subsequent importance. All young, successful comedians should marry early. They should choose the healthiest and most talented women they can find, in or out of the profession; one who would not object to raising a family. The greatest performers of the future should be the offsprings of our greatest actors. George R Wilson has two such children. So, Mr Wilson has a greater care and duty imposed upon him than any actor of his race. He will soon have to sacrifice his financial resources to put his children in some good school where they will be able to obtain christian influence, cultivation, and a liberal education. The Wilson children, for obvious reasons, are dear to the people of the stage. They are the "sweetest ever" and the profession is interested in their welfare. As you stroll down Indiana avenue stop at 226 and watch the new game, Box Ball, played; a new game for ladies and gents. Two can play for 5 cents. More the merrier. Finé cigars, ice-cold sodas and ice cream. M. B. POLLOM. The Golden Jubilee-Indiana State Fair. The golden jubilee of the Indiana State Fair will be celebrated the week of September 15. by the distribution of more premiums than the State Board of Agriculture ever offered before by sev- eral thousand dollars. The total awards will amount to about $35,000 against $400 which was awarded at the first fair fifty years ago. The horse show premiums amount to $3,150, an increase of $1000 over last year. The purses for the races will reach $14,600 or $600 more than last year. The awards in the cattle show will amount to $5000 or $2000 more than at the last fair. In the dairy department the awards amount to $1800. The prize sheep will receive, $1,500 an increase over last year of $500. In the swine department the premiums amount to $2000 an increase of $600. The poultry awards amount to $1,600 an increase of $500. The premiums on art will reach $1,400 and there is an increase of $200 in the awards for the corn show. ** News from the Cream City. Milwaukee, Wis., Special—James Stewart stopped over on his way from St. Paul to Toledo, O., to shake hands with old friends, Harry King has resigned his position at the Planktonin to accept a similar position at the West Superior hotel, West Superior, Wis. Peter Cooper has resigned his position at the Planktonin owing to ill health, and will go to West Baden Springs. Ind., to recuperate, W. J. Miles writes from Charlevoix, Mich., that business is good. Thos. Kinney of Chicago, Ill., is in the city and may be found at the Planktonin. Andrew Carmuck of Birmingham, Ala., has moved his family to the Cream City, where they will reside in the future. C. W. White won the manager's prize as the neatest and cleanest waiter for the month of July. A disgraceful scene occurred a few days ago when a white waiter employed in the Planktonin cafe for over two years was discharged by the headwaiter of the cafe for some misdemeanor and was given his time, but he absolutely refused to go, whereupon the headwaiter went to the office and informed Mr. W. Comee, the manager. The waiter also went to the office and saw the cafe, and when they got to the lobby the waiter assaulted Mr. Comee from behind, and when he got to the first sit, not a white waiter nor those in the jails to protect Mr. Comee. When Mr. J. J. Comee's assistance. After which one of the white waiters and a gentleman who had been standing and came forward and helped Mr. Miles free Mr. Comee from the waiter. If this had been a colored manager, what would have been the manager, who whole crew would had to go and whitwaiters would have been put in their places. Any one who would strike a gentleman like Mr. Comee must be a tough man as there is not a nicer hotel man to his employees in the United States. W. T. Green has returned where he has been attending the Knights Templar School. Planktonin is now at Hartford, Conn., the bedside of his sick son, Wood Plankton. To show another of his charitable act he wrote Mr. J. J. Miles to find out if C. J. White, who is sick in a hospital in Kansas City, Mo., was in need of assistance, and i he was to draw on him for any reasonable amount. Mr. Miles also received a letter from the Planktonin stating that his son had passed away in a civil suit and was improving in health daily, which we were glad to learn. L'ARM AND HOME Summer Work on a Poultry Plant. Thinking that perhaps your readers might qe interested in what we are doing, I will give you an idea as to how we put in our summer days at the May R. poultry plant. We have in the neighborhood of about 2 000 little ones coming on, and I would say right here that we never before raised birds that would compare with our this year's hatch. We have them scattered over a large field of about 15 acres and they are housed at night in small colony houses 4x6 feet, each containing about 30. We open these about 5 o'clock in the morning and they are given their morning feed of broth and corn meal mash with only enough water to make it the least bit damp. We then go to the main houses and give a similar feed to the old stock, of which we have about 300 head. By this time we have a large healthy appetite for breakfast. After this is over we give them plenty of fresh cool water. I might remark at we water them twice a day and One of the most important things is od water and plenty of it. The next move is to clean the roosting boards for we do this each morning. About 10 minutes with lime. 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This brings us to the evening and after the little fellows are looked up we consider our days work done and are glad enough to see the the twilight gather and night's curtain drawn. I would not feel right if I closed this article without saying a few words of praise about the white and barred rocks. It is admitted that they stand unruaved to day as the most popular fowl. Other birds are comers and will soon surpass them, so many breeders say and have been saying for years. It is strange but for some cause those others never quite reach that point, but soon give way to another breed of comers. So it goes year after year, but the grand old breed like "John Brown's spirit" goes marching on. Our experience last year in which we fattened about 600 capons of various breeds, shows us that there is no breed that we are acquainted with that fatten as quickly, and at the same time has the size that the Eastern buyers want. Whether for the breeder of fancy fowls, where can you find their equal? FARM NOTES When planting a young tree leave very little wood. Out back as much as possible. By so doing the roots will be better able to provide nourishment in the beginning. Many young trees die because there are not enough roots to feed the surplus wood that was allowed to remain on the young tree when it was planted. The ordinary hand sprayers are now so cheap and also so efficient as to permit of the saving of labor in whitewashing. By usl g a somewhat thin mixture of lime and water it can be sprayed on the buildings, trees and vines, the work being easy and rapid compared with aplying with a brush or by hand. Give two or three sprayings if necessary. The grubworm goes down into the ground on the approach of winter, where it lives three years, feeding on the roots of grass and other vegetation. In the third autumn it forms a cocoon of earth and comes out a beetle in May or June. It not only considerable damage as a grub, but the beetle forages at night and attacks buds and tender plants. Lice on cattle indicate lack of attention and poor feed. Grease of any kind will destroy lice on cattle, but grease should not be used if it can be avoided. First, wash the animal with kerosene emulsion and follow with clear water. When the skin is dry dust every portion of the body with a mixture of a peck of carobate of lime and a bushel of clean, dry dirt. If a single animal is infested with lice the others will soon be in the same condition unless remedies are used as preventives. It is claimed that land plaster attracts ammonia from the atmosphere and combines with it the plaster being broken up in its combinations, and sulphate of ammonia formed. Plaster absorbs ammonia, but does not combine with it directly. Plaster also absorbs moisture and as moistur halds ammonia, there is a certain proportion of ammonia held by the plaster and retained for the use of plant, especially when plaster is applied on land where it has an opportunity to arrest that which is brought to the soil by rains. Grape vines should be planted about eight feet apart each way and about ten inches deep, cutting them back to two or three buds above ground. A crop of potatoes or strawberries may be grown in between the rows the first two years. An excellent plan is to allow two canes to grow the first year, cutting back each to three buds, again allowing two canes to grow. When the vines are five or six years old from three to five canes may be left. Always cut the old wood back to about a foot of the ground if stocky vines are required. It is the young wood that bears fruit. Newsy Paragraphs. Niagara Falls, N. Y., Special.—The Mid Summer reception and wine supper which was given by the select dancing class, at Crick's Hall, under the auspices of Prof. J. M. Bartlett and Prof A. L. Jones proved very dissatisfactory to the attending public. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Payne, of Ithaca, N. are spending a week in this city. Mrs. Chas. Brown of this city has been on the slok list for a week. We hope her a speedy recovery. Chester Broady the well known and congenial proprietor of the Chester Hotel, Dayton, O. and Mrs Chas. Hall were visitors to the city last week Mr. and Mrs N. Holtzendorf of Hackensack N. J. wee arrivals in the city last week and will remain the rest of the season. Messrs Walter Arnold, Washington and Kent, of Rochester, N. Y. are in the city. They will be employed at the Cataract during the coming convention. Messrs Sturrup, Tighman, Smallwood, Wright and Norris, have returned from Muskoka Lake Mr. Frank Cheney, of Syrause, N. Y. is spending a few days in this city. Mr. and Mrs Clark and Mrs. Parker of Indianapolis, Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Riff of Muncie, comprised a party of visitors to the falls last week Prof. Meyzeek, of Louisville, Ky. spent a few days last week at the Falls. Mr. Thomas Anderson and Ferguson of the S. S. Eastern States which plies between Buffalo and Detroit made a flying trip to the city last Tuesday. Interesting News Items. Decatur, Ill., Special.—The St Peter, A M E. church is busy making preparations to entertain the conference which assembles here on Oct. 1. Quarterly meeting was held at the A M E church Sunday Aug 10 and was well attended. Rev T. A Jackson, pastor; Rev Burton, P. E. The ladies of the A M E sewing circle will give a chick en and fish fry. Aug 22 for the benefit of the A M E church. Mrs White of Chicago is now in the city visiting Miss Carrie King Wilson Woodford, formerly of Decatur, died in Chicago Aug 8. His body was brought here for burial the interment being at Greenwood cemetery. He was one of our foremost lawyers and was the only colored man admitted to the bar in this county. He leaves a wife, two children three brothers and a sister to survive him. Get The Freeman every Saturday at 240 N. Park st Patronize our Advertisers. Head= ache. Sick headache, nervous headache, tired headache, neuralgic headache, catarrhal headache, headache from excitement, in fact, headaches of all kinds are quickly and surely cured with Pain Pills. Also all pains such as backache, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatic pains, monthly pains, etc. "Dr. Miles' Pain Pills are worth their weight in gold," says Mr. W. D. Kreamer, of Arkansas City, Kan. "They cured my wife of chronic headache when nothing else would." "Dr. Miles' Pain Pills drive away pain as if by magic. I am never without a supply, and think everyone should keep them handy. One or two pills taken on approach of headache will prevent it every time." MRS. 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Wednesday, August 27-10 a. m..The drug business, Dr. J. A. Dodson, Nurturman, N.C. business as a profession, C. A. Shaw, Brunswick Ga., and G. Grant Williams, Hartford, Com Hotel and restaurant business, Alexander Stephens, Illinois. Banking business W. Taylor, Illinois. McCary, Washington, D. C.; Transfer busi-w, T. Garnett, Louisville, K., and D. K. W. T. Garnett, Louisville, K., and D. K. Graves, Atlanta, Ga., and D. A. Corbin, Davenport, Iowa. General merchandising, Edward Gibson, Nashville, Tenn.; Produce commission business, L. Winter, Nashville, Tenn.; Tailoring, R. J. Palmer, Columbia, S.C. No Night Session -A banquet will be tendered the delegates of the National Negro Business League by the Richmond Negro Business League at Price's Hall, 102023 East Leigh street. Thursday, August 28 -An exursion to Hampstead will be given in honor of the delegates and visitors. Proper announcement of arrangements for same will be made during one of the sessions of the League. OFFICERS Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskegee, Ala. Banks, Charles R., third vice-president, Clarks- dale, Mits. Emmett J. Scott, corresponding secretary, Tuskegee, A a. Edward E. Cooper, recording secretary, Washington, D. C. Washington, D. G. Gilbert C. Harris, treasurer, Boston, Mass. S. William H. Williams, compiler, Chicago, Ill. Peter J. Smith, r gistrar, Boston, Mass. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, national organizer, Atlanta, Ga. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. T. Thomas Fortune, chairman, Red Bank, N.J. Dr. S. E. Courtney, Boston, Mass. Theodore W. Jones, Chicago, Ill. N. Velar, Brinton, Pa. W. L. Taylor, Richmond Va. T. A. Brown, San Francisco, Cal. J. C. Cole, Tampa, Fl. M. M. Leeway, Pensacola, Fl. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. HALE RATES To Middlesworth, I1, and return via Big Four Route sconct. Lithia Springs Chautauq round route tickets to Shelbyville, I1, will be on sale daily, August 8th to 25th, inclusive, from Paris, I1, Hornsby, I1, and intermediate. 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It is said that Dr. Conner of Arkansas is available timber for the bench. Let the brethren from Arkansas speak out that the church may know what the home brethren think of him. Monitor. It seems to us that a well informed paper like the "Monitor" should know by now that Dr J M Conner, is not only available timber but among the very best material in the A M. E Church for Episcopal honors. His record stands out as sufficient evidence of this fact. As pastor and preacher in the A M E Church, he has few peers and no superiors. Everything that he has attempted blossomed and florished. Success has attended all of his efforts, and there is not a man in the State of Arkansas today who holds a more sacred place in the hearts of his fellow citizens, than Dr. J. M Connor. His success as presiding elder is well known, too well known to admit of comment. As a financier he has made a brilliant success. His record along that line was established in this city during his first administration as pastor of Bethel A M E church, and under his present administration he has broken all passed records for this station He is a scholar, christian and a gentleman of high moral character, and one that would not only do credit to the position and connection, but to the entire race. In saying what we have, we believe we voice the sentiment of everyone of his acquaintances regardless of denominations — Reporter, Little Rock, Arkansas. Notable. Newsy Nuggets. Ironton, Mo., Special. This is a beautiful little town and is noted for its scenery, healthy atmosphere and mineral water. Crowds of people flock here to recuperate and enjoy our superior resources Miss Flora, the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Samuel Boyd, died on the 231 ult. She was a kind, sweet girl and was esteemed by all acquaintances. She left a mother, father and three brothers to mourn her demise Misses Maybelle Arnett and Birdie Collier are attending the Teachers' Institute in Farmington, Mo. Mr. and Mrs Henry Boyd lost their baby on the 4th inst. The family have the sympathy of a host of friends. A festival was given at Zion M. E church on the 9th inst., and a good time was enjoyed by all present Misses Bell Buckner and Eva Merrell are visiting in the city. Death—A Quiet Home Wedding. Jacksonville, Ill., Special.—The death of John Sutton, which occurred Monday evening. Aug. 4, was fully expected as he has been a sufferer with consumption for a year. His funeral was held from the Second Christian church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service was preached by Rev Harlis. He leaves a wife, who has the sympathy of all. Evergreen Temple No 33 and Hicklin Tabernacle No. 10 held their public joint installation Monday evening. Aug 4 at S. M. T. hall on South Main street. The hall was crowded with spectators, and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. A quiet and pretty home wedding in the presence of a few relatives and friends solemnized the marriage. Wednesday evening, of Miss Matsy Brown and Mr. Wm. Johnson of St. Louis. The wedding party consisting of Miss M. Brown, Wm. John on attended by the minister, Rev J. Kirk, entered the parlor at 8:30 as the wedding march was played from Lohengun. The bride was beautifully gowned in white Persian lawn. After the wedding breakfast the happy couple departed for St. Louis, where a reception was held. We all wish them a happy life. Dr. Alonzo H Kennewick, physician and surgeon is now a resident of our city. He is ex-surgeon in charge of Tuskegee hospital and the training school for nurses, director of the institute laboratory of pathology and hygiene, Tuskegee, Ala. He is a booker of Tuskegee graduated from Booker Washington's nible school, pursued the classical course at Central, Tennessee College for two years, graduated at Mahara Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., Manhattan Eye and Ear College New York, Klebe Pathological Laboratory, Chicago post graduate Woman's and children hospital Boston, assistant house surgeon Freedman's hospital, Washington, D. C. Took Alabama medical examination March, 1897. Five years Booker T. Washington's family physician; married Miss Lenora L. Chapman of Jacksonville in June, 1899 Space will not allow more to be said of this worthy man. He is competent in every respect as physician and surgeon. He is not a beginner, but an experienced practitioner of five years experience with the best training given in Northern hospitals. His office for the present is at 950 Morton avenue. Let the sick call or send for him. The U. B. F & S. M. 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To all these agreements I hereby bind myself for the privileges as specified above. If you send only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent to you. Douglass club entertained Friday evening Aug. 8 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Lewis, in honor of Miss Alver Booze, of Clarkedale, Miss., who is a welcome visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs Lewis tickets, on popular street. Mrs. Granville Carter is improving at this writing Among the prominent citizens of this city are Mr. and Mrs. H. Collier, who are readers and admirers of The Freeman The Aeolian Social Club entertained Friday evening. Aug 8 with a very interesting program after whom refreshments were served. The club is composed of intelligent young men and women united for the purpose of enjoying themselves in a religious way. Have your nickles ready when the agent comes. Emancipation Celebration. 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Blakey, who was recently so royally entertained in Nashville, gave the smartest private banquet of the season, Tuesday night Aug. 5, in honor of Miss Alberta Davis of that city and Miss Susie Druscomb, of Louisville, Ky. Scott's string band furnished pretty music for the occasion and the strolling serenaders, entertained the guests with their songs. After thoroughly enjoying themselves with dances and games and partaking of the elaborate spread prepared for them, all departed with a feeling of intense pleasure. A C Banks the well known Kentucky editor was a guest in the city Aug. 8, Dick Johnson, formerly of this city but now of St. Louis is a sonjourner here on a fur lough. The Panama hat craze begins to look like 30 cents. GLOSSINE WHAT GLOSSINE WILL DO. $4.00—This Coupon is worth $4.00 to You—$4.00. GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE AFTER SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO ST. LOUIS, MO. Hannibal, Mo. Special.—The members of the Eighth and Center Baptist church will give a grand outing and barbecue at Smith's Park Ang., 16 Some noted divines and Honorables will deliver addresses on this occasion, on racial, moral and industrial topics. Mrs M Daly has returned from Poplar Bluff where she went to attend the District Grand Session of the Household of Ruth Mr E Phenix in the city visiting his relatives and friends. Miss Cora M. Watson who has been the guest of Miss Gertrude Booker for several weeks has returned to her home in St Louis. Miss Feronia McDowell continues quite ill at the home of her parents on Broad way. Mary Cotton has returned from St. Louis where she spent a few days with friends. Say, do you know you should buv The Freeman every week; it costs but five cents and is the best one out. Walter W. Booker agent, 109 Washington avenue. Terse, Timely Topics. Stamps, Ark., Special.—T. A. McDown, James Prim and Miss Madeline Meadow spent Thursday and Friday in Camdan. Geo. 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It was the first preparation ever sold for hair treatments. Get the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. It is the best hair salon and this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to ours. It is sold by drummers and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. Sold by drummers or sent postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. BEFORE AFTER MEXICAN SUN HATS The Latest Half Gross which we will be able to secure this season were opened for sale this morning. These popular knock about outing hats are handmade from a tough vegetable fiber and are almost indestructible. They are comfortable and most useful to all who fish, swim, row or sail, be they men or women.....25c each L.S.AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." ..CITY NOTES.. All local news, such as deaths, births, weddings, social and personal, is solicited by this paper. The same can be sent by mail or by telephone (New 2880). All news must reach us by Wednesday at noon to insure insertion in current issue. Mrs. Lucretia Knox is in Chicago. Charles Bird has returned from Kokomo, Ind. Mrs. Stella Fishar went to Chicago last Monday. The 1900 band played at Hillside Avenue Grove last Thursday. Mrs. Mary Marshall is visiting Mrs. Woode at 1126 S. State street. James Boyer left for Winston, N. C., last Tuesday for a two weeks' stay. Dan White was called to Paducah, Ky., on account of the sickness of his wife. Mrs. Anna Franklin Mayo is in Nashville, Tenn., visiting his relatives and friends. The Parker House will open the doors of its dining room to the public for meals August 31. Miss Susie Jackson, alter spending two weeks' visiting in Cincinnati, has returned home. Miss Jennie Gee of Richmond, Ind., is in the city, the guest of Miss Cora Christy, N. Blake street. Burton Winston left last Sunday for Jamestown, O., to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Willis Tyler of Bloomington, Ind., was in the city a few days last week mingling with old friends. Rev. R. R. Downs, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, accompanied Bishop Grant on his trip to Chicago. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. Mr. W. Sherman Baldwin, after a pleasant two weeks' sojourn among us, left last Sunday evening for Chicago. The United Brothers of Friendship will hold an Emancipation celebration Thursday, Aug. 28, at Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Harriet Spaulding of Frankfort, Ky., is in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. D. D. Hunter, 618 Ogden street. Mr. and Mrs. C. McMurry entertained at dinner last Thursday at 6 p.m. in honor of Miss Annie Young of Milwaukee, Wis. Call on Mrs. Irena Franklin for groceries. A nice assorted line at down town prices, 427 W. 12th street. Phone 3159 new. 23-1m A. Y. King passed through the city last Saturday en route from Munice, Ind., to Mt. Vernon, Ill., to take charge of his school. There will be a sunflower lawn fete at Mrs. Sarah Hogan's, 1531 Martindale avenue, Wednesday evening, the 27th. Come one and all. Miss Hattie Coleman, daughter of Rev. M. Coleman, pastor of Allen Chapel, is home from Muncie with her parents to remain. The Zenda Club will not dance at Greenwood, August 28 The dancing season will open at Odd Fellows' Hall, Thursday, Sept. 11. Mrs. Anna Smoothers, 515 Indiana avenue, has good lodging rooms, good meals and lunch served at all hours; also ice cream parlor. 1m Bishop Grant conducted services all day last Sunday at Bethel A. M. E church, it being rally day with the members of that church. Leroy W. G. Bryan of Pittsburgh, Pa., a graduate of Howard University Law School, is in the city for a few days, where he thinks of locating. Miss Rosa Booker after a very pleasant visit with us of two weeks, left last Thursday for home in Frankfort, Ky., preparatory for her school work. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mr. and Mrs. James J. Turner of Providence, R. I., accompanied by their son, Digby Bell, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson in W. 26th street. A band concert was given last Tuesday evening at School 23 for the benefit of the Flanner Guild, which was a decided success financially and socially. The wedding that was to have taken place in Springfield on the 14th is a mistake. Prof. O. J. Bucker was not married to Miss Hattie Lewis as reported. Miss Alice Lytle, after spending two weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. John H. Jackson, 1011 N. Missouri street, will leave on Sunday for her home, Lexington, Ky. Bishop Grant left last Monday for Chicago to attend a meeting of the Commissioners Board of the A. M. E. General Conference, which meets in Chicago, May, 1904. The Rev. J. W. Carr, who has recently returned to the city, will preach at the Corinthian Baptist church Sunday morning and evening, Aug 24th. All are invited to come and hear him. Next Thursday, the 28th, the children and friends of Allen Chapel Sunday-school will plonic at Riverside Park. They want all lovers and well-wishers of the school and their friends and children to enjoy this outing with them. Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 F. E. Ohio street. Trousers, $5 up; suits $18 up. Cleaning, dyeing, repairing and pressing. We solicit your patronage. Old phone 4121 red. Messrs. Charles A. Parker and Wm. Tucker will leave to-morrow for Madison, Ind., where they will attend a house party given by Mrs. and Miss Allen in honor of Misses Ella Preston and May Willa Richardson of this city. Charles Parker is showing an excellent line of samples known as Coronation goods. They are imported goods for fall wear. Men who desire to have the correct thing should see him. The prices are moderate, fit guaranteed, 36 E. Ohio street. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Frederick D. Thomas of Chicago, Ill., to Miss Nettie E. Porter of this city, the ceremony to be solemnized Wednesday evening, Sept. 3d, at the home of the bride's parents in West Eleventh street. The Rev. T. H. Lott, who has pastored the Corinthian Baptist church for the past year, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night to a large audience. His resignation was offered to take effect at once, which was received with regret. Mrs. Orear of Rushville, Mrs. Drake and Mrs. McKinney of Lafayette were entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woods. 923 Cora street, Tuesday evening, a supper being given in their honor by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woods and Mr. and Mrs. Warfield. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Robert A. Roberts of Bloomington, Ind., to Miss Stella Horner of Terre Haute, Ind., September 3d, at Allen Chapel church of Terre Haute. They will be at home to their friends in Bloomington, Ind. after Sept. 3d. J. E. Negley addressed the colored citizens at School No. 23 Tuesday evening at the Flanner Guild entertainment. Mr. George L. Knox, who introduced the speaker, made fitting remarks Great credit is due Dr. B. J. Morgan for the very successful outcome of the affair. Be sure to come early and secure a seat Sunday, the 24th, at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church, corner Seventeenth and Yandes streets, at 3 p.m. at which Allen Chapel and Bethel choirs will sing. Bishop Grant will preach. All pastors and their congregations are invited to come and help us. Rev. E. L. Gilliam left last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Miss Georgia Bosan, a member of Simpson Chapel, who died last Sunday. The interment took place at Shelbyville, Ind. From Shelbyville Rev. E. L. Gilliam went to Owensboro, Ky, and to Steubenville, O., in the interest of the National Insurance of the M. E. church. The Zenda Club elected the following officers August 17th: Maurice F. White, president; John E. Middleton, vice-president; William E. Holt, secretary; John D. Morris, treasurer; Emselstide Stone, R. Byran Shelton, Meredith Meadows, Harry Morgan, James Smith, Harry Hill and Henry Fleming, directors; Emselstide Stone, sergeant-at-arms; Harry Hill, floor. A union plonic was held at Hilleside Avenue Grove, Thursday, August 21st, under the auspices of the Fannie Coppin Society of St. Paul A. M. E. Temple. Addresses were made by Miss Dayse Walker of Flanner Guild, Mesdames Phelps, Morgan, Susie Porter, Hon. Gurley Brewer, Oliver Clay and the children of the Claysonian. Recitations by Miss Tillie McGlascon and Bessie Taylor. Messrs. Alphonso Johnson and H. Weir of Chicago, Ill., were royally entertained by Miss Ruth Higgs and sister, Mrs. Georgia Woods, at the latter's residence, 1126 S. State street. A very pleasing program was rendered by Miss Maude Bass, Mrs. Lucretia Knox, Miss Clara Gee and Messrs. H. Weir and Henry Sharp. Prof. Alphonso favored those present with several instrumental selections, which were highly appreciated. Dainty refreshments were served and every one enjoyed themselves. Y. M. C. A. Notes. Special services Sunday in association rooms at 4 p.m. Musical program at 4:30 p.m. Hear the Y. M. C A. male quartette, instrumental and vocal solos. Address of the evening by Lawyer Jas. M Ogden. All men cordially invited. Remember the first entertainment under the auspices of the social committee of the Y. M. C A. in association rooms, Sept 4, at 5 p.m. Come and help the young men. All men and women are invited. Come and bring your friends. Rev. G. Alexander McGuire, rector of St. Thomas' church, Philadelphia, Pa. addressed the Y. M. C A. last Sunday afternoon. He, like many others, had thought that the Y. M C A. inimical to the best interests of the church, but had learned to know that it was a very CRAMER PLATES are used by the leading photographers all over the country. They are unsurpassed in quality and ease of manipulation. Full descriptive manual sent to any address. MANUFACTURED BY S. Cramer Dry Plate Co. 1922 Shenandoah Avenue, S. LOUIS, MO. Offices in—New York, Chicago, San Francisco. 601 INDIANA AVENUE Peruna. Phillipsons Compound.....80c Danderline, 19c Pittsburgh Heater Tonic, 98c.....15c Hoyt Poison Blood Cure, 35c and 70c Eagle Milk.....15c Swamp Root, 35c.....67c Mennen's Talcum, 15c 2 for.....25c Our Soda Water is just right. Jessup and Antrim Ice Cream 10pint, 20c quart, 80c 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. valuable assistant. It reaches a class of young men that the church fails to reach. It is creedless, and there again is the advantage of the institution; all denominations base their faith on the book of books, the common ground of the church. Attorney Jackson of Cincinnati, O., also made a few remarks. He said he was not prepared to utter spiritual blessings, but he felt that in poor morals the race was getting too much attention. The criminal history of his city was too big with the events of Negroes. He sawunmistakable evidences of the times that point against the Negroes owing to such things and hoped that it would not be permitted to work ruin to them if it was in their power to change the tide. THE PARKER HOUSE Ice-Cream Parlor at Parker House, served of evenings and on Sundays, 317 and 321 West Michigan Street. Old Phone main 2997. Copies of The Freeman can be found at D. C. Hills' grocery store. Monroe, La., every Saturday. For home made candies. Ice cream 200 per quart, 100 per pint, 50 per half-pint Melons on ice, whole or sliced, and soft drinks. 506 Indiana avenue, Indianapolls. Way back in the 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 fails. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your deal or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address, Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Pertinent Personal Paragraphs. Mound City, Ill. Special. Ed. Sams is quite ill. Mance Stovall returned on the 14th from Metropolis with his little daughter Naomi. Both have been quite sick. Mrs. Mary Campbell has returned from her visit to Hickman, Ky. Mrs. Addle Willingham is visiting relatives in Charleston, Mo. Mrs. William James is convalescing. Little Mattle McKinney, who has been attending school in Quincy, Ill., is home on a visit to her mother. Miss Addle Butler, of Cache, came down to attend the Institute. Miss Dora Reed is expected home soon from Chicago. Charles Smiley has entered the real estate business. The S. M. T. s have had their hall raised and pillars put under. They intend to repair generally and erect a large stage therein. The U. B. F.'s initiated Beverly James, George Benson, Arthur Carr, George Belcher and Samuel Jordan on the 16th. The Knights of Tabor on their celebration on the 12th in Hogan's Grove. The entertainment was first class as usual. A neat sum was realized. The Afro-American Protective League of Southern Illinois convenes in this city on the 28th and 29th inst., instead of the 25th, as stated last week. A number of prominent Negroes will be in attendance. Addresses will be made, and on Friday a literary program will be rendered. The public is invited to be present. With regret and sympathy for the bereaved husband, we learn of the death of Mrs. Kilgo, of Klondike, whose horses became frightened and crashed into a street car, killing her almost instantly. Mrs. Kilgo was a highly respected lady and numbered friends by the score. Lightning struck the house of Mrs. Briggs and the Second Freewill Baptist church during the storm on the 14th. A number went to Chicago the 19th. The A. M. E. church will have a rally on the 31st. Rev. Hancock filled his pulpit last Sunday. Harrison Cherry is expected home soon from Kankakee School begins Sept. 8th. Begin now to get your children ready so that they may enter the first day. Terse, Timely Topics. Jackson, Mich., Special--Miss Satie Hall spent last week in Ypsilanti visiting friends. Messrs. Cheatham and Jackson, of Lausung, spent a few days in the city this week. The concert given by the Oak Leaf land proved a success. A dance was given after the concert. Rev. Collins visited his old home in Marsalles this week Eva Johnson was in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Albion visiting this week. Marshall M Maxeke, of South America, gave an illustrated lecture at the A. M. E church Wednesday night. Ice cream and cake was served afterward. The Baptist church gave a benefit social See a few of our prices : S. T. BUCK USED IN 1858 60c Danderine, 19c ..... 39c 69c Pinaud's Hair Tonic, 39c ..... 75c 70c Eagle Milk ..... 15c 67c Mennen's Talcum, 15c 2 for ..... 25c who want to make $200 a month or increase their salary to $200 a year, will please send their name and address to Scott Remedy Co. P.O. Box 504, Louisville, Ky. FREE or CASH Medical Treatment. Book 5c stamps. Box 823, Denver, Colorado. Ben Baker King of Boot-Blacks, bests artistically shined or polished for 5 cents. Private chair for ladies. 138 N. Milton street. THE MARKET New Orleans, Aug. 16—Cotton quiet. Sales. 360 bales. Ordinary, 8;%c; good ordinary, 7%;c; good middling, 8;9;ic; middling fair, 8;15-16%. Receipts. 782 bales; stock, 34,791 bales. New York, Aug. 16—Cotton-Spotted closed quiet; middling uplains, 9%;c; middling gulf, 9%;c. Sales, 417 bales. New Orleans, Aug. 18—Cotton quiet and steel; middling uplains, 9%;c; Ordinary, ordinary, 7%;c; low middling, 8;15-16%. Receipts. 85-16%;c; good middling, 8;9;ic; middling fair, 8;15-16%. Receipts. 563 bales; stock, 35,384 bales. New Orleans, Aug. 18—Cotton-Spotted closed quiet; middling uplains, 9%;c; middling gulf, 9%;c. Sales, 424 bales. New Orleans, Aug. 19—Cotton steady. Sales. 425 bales. Ordinary, 6;15-16%;c; good ordinary, 7;7-16%;c; middling fair, 7;15-16%;c; good ordinary, 8;9;ic; middling fair, 9%. Receipts. 390 bales; stock, 35,774 bales. New York, Aug. 19—Cotton-Spotted closed quiet; middling uplains, 9%;c; middling gulf, 9%;c. Sales, 687 bales. Appearance Bonds and Collections with E. Octavus Mack and J. E. Benjamin, with M. on 2 Wilson Block, 12½ N. Dela- ware Block, J. H. Lott, Lawyer, Room 43 Baldwin Block. Walking Skirts All Colors, all styles, all prices. Satisfaction, Guaranteed. Give us a call, CAPITAL SUPPLY CO. 404 Indiana Avenue. O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green-Phones-New 3058 Morgan & Shelton (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER 'A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran' ad to do what we say and to be 'the best in the one box. All is that is required if used as dripped. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexation if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutlitude four or five shades darker, eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It will be possible skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft. Will remove scars, tats, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. Will color the eye you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and it will make the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars; we sell it for one dollar a box. WE MELIER! Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail. We will send it to sent C. O. D. it will come by express, 25c, extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. That no one will know contents except receiver. Tuesday night, which was agsuccess. Rev. Bowen, Deputy of the Grand Fountain, is attending to business in South Bend. cake cream piles without operation. 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. Chicago, Ill., Special — Miss Emma Symes, of this city, left last Sunday for a few week's visit to her father, at Danville, Ky. She will also attend the colored Fsir, at Lexington. Send $1,50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. Cotton CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RIGHMOND, VA. 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES $ Money Saved is Money Earned $ To do this Go to PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY Headquarters for Chemicals, for Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Sundries. CUT PRICE DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES Peruna ..... 60c Kilmer's Swamp Root 35c and... Lydia Pinkhams Compound ..... 69c Mennen's Borated Talcum 13c 2 for... Salines Celery Compound ..... 71c Eagle Brand Condensed Milk 81c Satele 69c Genuine Syrup of Figs, genuine ..... 35c Laxative Bromo Quinine 13c 2 for... Try our Ice Cream Soda and Sundays, as fine as the finest. 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The Lowest Prices. Don't forget the place when you need footwear. 348 and 350 Indiana Avenue. SEWING MACHINE! need. It does the work of a $50 machine. S in Singer and the Wilcox and Gibbs' automatic of plain or fancy sewing or embroidery. U lastened anywhere. 110,000 sold within the pa- everywhere. Listed price $60. Send for circulars. Address TIFFANY-ROGERS CO., 21 S. Illinois Street anteed. It does the work hook the same as in Singer and the Wil- will do every kind of plain or fancy sew thread. Can be fastened anywhere. 11 Agents wanted everywhere Listed pri- fit to agents $2.98. Address TIFFANY-ROG anted. In does the shirt hook the sleeve. The Wilcox and Gibbs' automatic machines. In will do every kind of plain or fancy sewing or embroidery. Use any make of thread. Can be fastened anywhere. 110,000 sold within the past ten months. Agents wanted everywhere. Listed price $10. Send for circulars. Machine and Cut. This high grade Runabout furnished with selected hickory wheels, in either 3, 4, or inch. And body 20, 22, or 24 inches wide Dushion and back in any color leather cloth, and everything complete with anti-rat lere, shaft, etc. Special price to readers of this paper, steel tires.....$37.29 Special price to readers of this paper, rubber tires.....$50.00 This buggy is one of the GREATEST encourages to matrimony. Let the young or old man get him into one of these buggies behind a good horse, and if she don't say 'Yes' he had just as well go way, way, back and play checkers the rest of his day. This buggy is one of the GREATEST encoon man get her into one of these buggies behind a just as well go way, way, back and play check WESTERN CARR of these GREATEST encouragers to matrimony. Let of these buggies behind a good horse, and if she don't way, back and play checkers the rest of his day. RN CARRIAGE CO 709 South 4th Street, ST. 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