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It Pays to Advertise in THE FREEMAN Rates Furnished on Application. Subscribe now! THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH AER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 36. THE GRIM REAPER CUTS A WIDE SWARTH AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF CAIRO. A WORD TO SCHOOL TEACHERS A Lumber Yard Tragedy Comes Near Having a Fatal Ending-A Lady Creditor Turns Dogs Lose on Agent to Keep from Paying Her Bill. J. H. MR. JEROME ISAAC FREDERICK Editor St. Joseph (Mo.) Radical. See sketch on this page. son, Commercial avenue, presented her husband with a 15 pound girl last week. Miss Odia Knox, a charming young lady of Jackson, Tenn., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Anna Holt, 1507 Walnut street. Wm. Moore is doing a good business in well digging, and solicits your patronage when in need of a well. Call on him at 1809 Poplar street. We hope our patrons will pay for the paper when the agent calls, as we have been fed long enough on "hot air" and it is a little early for "cool air." We need the money for our time and trouble, also to settle our accounts with the firm. The "old promise" is good in some cases, but in this case nothing but the "old cash" goes. See? All patrons take notice, and govern your-selves accordingly. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. There will be a barbecue given here on the 22d inst., under the auspices of the First Freewill Baptist and C. M. E. churches, Music will be furnished by Overby's orchestra. The public is invited to be in attendance. We are pleased to note that there have been several new families moved to this village, there being now about 85 colored families, and they are still moving in, Mrs. Greer is in a critical condition at this writing. There should be a school building erected in this village, as there are more than 50 children of school age. A committee should call on the school board and see if some arrangements cannot be made to MR. JEROME IS. Editor St. Joseph (Mo.) Rad prevent the children from strolling through mud and water a distance of two miles this winter. Notable, Newsy Nuggets. Stamps, Ark. Special.—Rev. S. D. Jack. son, of Magnolia, is in the city conducting a revival at the C. M. E. church. Mrs. Rob Miles has returned to her home in Camden, after a visit to Mrs. Sue Cole. Rev. A. M. Middlebrooks, of Pine Bluff, was a recent visitor to our city. Misses Beulah Wooley and Minnie Beasley, of Camden, passed through the city enroute to their homes after a visit in Texarkana. Charles Nelson is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mitchem and Miss Daisy Hamington spent Sunday at Buckner. Tom Powell has been ill. Walter McDowell is visiting in Camden. Mrs. Lucy Morris, of Texarkana, is the guest of Mrs Beudet. Henry Broadax was succeeded by Charles Neal. Ollie Robinson, of Forest City, was a recent visitor in the city. Pertinent Personal Paragraphs. Mound City, Ill, Special—Mesdames Hattie Perryman, Thomas Welch and Joseph Adams are on the sick list. Isom Chambers Sr., who has been laid up with a lame back, is able to be out. George Vaughn tell and dislocated a rib last week. Chas. Barnes is recovering from an attack of malaria. Mrs Anna White has succeeded in having her pension re-instated. Mrs. Jennie Porter, formerly of this city but now of Paducah, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bolen. Miss Ida McKinney has returned from Fulton. Mrs. Edward Ellis has returned from a visit to friends in Commerce, Mo. A new son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard Sparksman on the 26th ult. Mrs. Lan a Talbot, of St. Louis, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Emma Claiborne. Ernest Smith, who has been sejourning in Chicago ```markdown ``` INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1902. the past year, has returned home. Charles Smiley was arrested by a U. S. Marshal on the 27th ult., and carried to Springfield to answer to the charge of selling liquor without the proper authority while living in Joppa. The Knights of Tabor have lately acquired two new members one of whom was George Brannon. The corner stone of the First Baptist church was laid on Sunday, the 31st ult., under the supers of the Odd Fellows, with quite an imposing ceremony. A large crowd attended, including many from surrounding towns. Miss Mattie Foulks has arrived to begin school Monday. The pro tem Masonic body has now reached a membership of 60 and is still increasing. The Republican primaries are to be held on the 20th inst. Mrs. Dr. C. B. Powell has returned to Chicago, and reports that R. A. Boykin is progressing nicely. Mr. Boykin is one of our home boys, and is now employed as a clerk in the postoffice in Chicago at a good salary. The sermon on Infant Baptism delivered by Rev. H. C. Burton, last Sunday, was a masterpiece, and showed great care in its preparation. Five children were baptised: Horatio and Sanford Allen, Carrie, Grace and Susie James. Mrs. Roberts and Miss Pearl Roberts, of Union City, Tenn., were guests of Mrs. Elliassall last week. The World's Fair social at the home of Mrs. Glaspay on Saturday, evening, was quite a pleasant affair. The Afro-American Protective LAC FREDERICK, local. See sketch on this page. League held its annual meeting here two days of last week. Quite a number of delegates were in attendance. The next annual meeting will probably be held in Cairo. School begins next Monday. Church and Society News. Greenville, Miss., Special—St. Matthews A. M, E. Sunday school gave their annual picnic on August 14. Quite a large number of scholars and their parents were in attendance. They met at the church at 6 a.m. and proceeded to Fish Lake where the day was spent in fishing and hunting. We are pleased to learn of the recovery of Rev. E.W. Saddler, of Memphis. A grand ball was given on the 16th ult., at K of P. hall, by the F. D.S. club. Members of the club appeared in full dress suits, while the ladies were robed in white. Music was furnished by the celebrated orchestra of Prof. B. Thomas. James Wallace left on the 17th for a visit to Chicago, St. Paul and other points. Henderson Bowen is visiting his parents in Durant, Miss. Will Green is in Natchez on a visit. The son of Leroy Percy who was accidently shot some weeks ago by another boy, died from the wound, and his remains were brought home for burial. A young man was instantly killed here on the 19th ult., while alighting from a freight train. W. Burns who was brutally murdered near Rosedale, Miss., was quite a schock to the community. A Gay Trolly Party. Cleveland, O., Special.—The representative citizens of the city assembled at the Home for Aged Colored Persons in Osborne street, on the 23d ult., to make arrangements for the addition of an auxiliary board of young men for the institution. The home has been in existence for several years, but seems to have lacked co-opera- tion of the young men of the city. Having enacted resolutions, a preamble and constitution pledging their moral and financial support in the home, the following officers and trustees were elected: Jacob E. Reed, president; Jesse Washington, vice-president; J. Aldwell, secretary; W. Petiford, treasurer Trustees: Messrs. Bolden, Wilson, Hill, Taylor and Abbott. The home is nicely located and very neatly furnished and is open to visitors. Mrs. Bond is Matron. The Trolly party given under the auspices of the L'Alegro club on the 11th ult., was the gayest of the season. The party wound up with a dance at Willoughbeach, and all enjoyed a good time. John H. Early is president of the club. Miss Kate A. Mann, of Indianapolis, and Miss Nora Roberts, of Kokomo, Ind., teachers in the Indianapolis public schools, are spending two weeks as the guest of Mrs. Charles Daw, in Beechwood avenue. Mrs. Charles has returned home after a month's visit in Oberlin. The reception in honor of Mrs. Dr. Hall and daughter, of Baltimore, at the residence of Mrs. George Meyers, in Giddings avenue, was a very well affair, M. Patrick of Laurel street, has gone on a two-week visit to Atlantic City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Rev. Gregory has returned to Philadelphia. Rev. Bundy, of St. John's, A. M. E. church, preached the ser- [Image of a man in formal attire, holding a book or document]. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, holding a book or paper]. DR. ALONZO H. KENNEBREW, Jacksonville, Ill. See sketch on this page. mon. Mrs. Hattie Walker, of Wade Park avenue, entertained a large number of her friends at Willoughbeach on the 22d. Robert Hatch has gone to Detroit, Mich., to be gone several days. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The improvements on the A. M. E. Church commenced last Tuesday, when finished, it is thought, will be a model edifice of this city. Miss Porter, who has edified the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Douglass for the past few weeks, returned to her home in Indianapolis. The conclave which was held in this city last week, was quite an affair. The drill of the Commandery from Louisville at the park was very good and enjoyed by quite a number. On Monday evening the address of welcome was delivered by Mayor Sherritt, responded to by one of the visiting Knights. Dr. Norrel entertained his brother. Dr. Norrel of Kentucky, who returned home Sunday. Mrs. White who has been very ill, is able to be about again. Miss Reta Ware who has been ill with typhoid fever is reported much improved. Mrs. Ray who has been visiting in Ohio, has returned home. Mrs. Williams of Detroit, Mich., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Letty Evans in South Hickory street. Miss Blanch Washington of Celina, O., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Fletcher in South Madison street. Dr. Alonzo H. Kennebrew. It may be imagined that if the world had a more intimate knowledge of the struggles and triumphs of individuals among the colored people, it would go a great way towards creating a better opinion of the race generally. It would compel that respect and homage that intellect pays to intellect, regardless of source. The latter day exhibitions and business men's leagues and con- The City of Style. gresses when conducted on a high plane, as the late Atlanta affair, are doing great work in that line. The individual often forbears setting forth his merits because it borders on vanity as he views it, but the thing is essential in face of the studious attempt to keep the race in the back ground or else, the ignorance of the accomplishments and attainments of its individual members that are the true indicators of the possibilities of the whole. With the object set forth in the foregoing, it is a pleasure to speak of such men as Dr. Alonzo H. Kennebrew, formerly surgeon in charge of Tuskegee Hospital and Training school for nurses, and director of the institute laboratory of pathology and hygiene. He is further distinguished in that he is a native of Tuskegee, to the manor born, "reared in its classic shade," and a product of that school. After finishing there, he took a course in the Central Tennessee Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., also at the Manhattan Eye and Ear College, New York; the Klebe Pathological Laboratory, Chicago, and a post graduate of the Women's and Children's hospital, Boston. Dr. Kennebrew served with distinction as assistant house surgeon of the Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D.C., and for five years was Booker T. Washington's family physician. Dr. Kennebrew is now located at Jacksonville, Ill. The people of that community can well afford to [Name] be proud of a man of such eminent worth as shown by this brief biography. Few men in the country can boast of superior advantages. We say again that it gives us pleasure to speak of a man who has been wedded to his calling; it is a grand incentive to the race and an illustration of its possibilities. Negro Insurance Companies. Paris, Tenn., Special.—The age has come when the Negro must own and control Insurance companies of his own. It is to be hoped that the deep thinking and far seeing element of the Negro race will give this matter careful consideration while establishing business enterprises, and accomplishing a great deal along other lines of progress for the common good of the race. The great need of Industrial companies owned and operated by the Negro for his own special benefit has been painfully demonstrated in different parts of the country where representatives of white Insurance companies refuse to insure property owned or occupied by colored people, stating that the company they represent will not accept them. And many colored property owners in this section of the country owning houses and renting them to colored tenants are unable to have their property insured with any white Insurance company. And from this fact alone it can be seen that Insurance companies are very much needed in the Negro race. It is to be hoped that the Negro will exert his energies in this particular direction and that in the near future, so that colored property owners may be able to have his property insured with reliable companies owned and controlled by the Negro, which will reflect great credit on the race. WM. K. ERSKINE. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published J. ISAAC FREDERICK A NEGRO JOURNALIST OF EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY. FOUNDER OF ST. JOSEPH RADICAL A Journal Widely Read and Quoted—Has Traveled Extensively and is said to be One of Wittiest Men that "Ever Came Down the Pike." Mr. Jerome Isaac Frederick first connected himself with newspaper work in Lexington, Mo., serving two and one half years as "roller boy," after which and while attending school was selected by the managers of the Lexington Register as local reporter. Graduating from the High school at the head of his class in Lexington, he left there, engaging in school teaching as a profession and continuing in this work at intervals for ten years, his first school being in Carrollton, Mo. Following came Marshall, Miami, Norborne and Hugginsville, in which places he performed various commendable functions as principal, and in Lexington as assistant under J. H. Cole, and held a similar position subordinate to the same gentleman in conducting normal schools for four years during summer months. Deciding to give up teaching he returned to Lexington, where he was employed by a Geographer. clek and bookkeeper, having just finished a complete course in bookkeeping in the Cherry Business college in Burlington, Ia. There being a barber shop in connection with this store, which carried $5,000 stock of smokers' article, of all of which Mr. Frederick had charge for six years, he decided to acquire a knowledge of that business, and is to-day the peer of many and the equal of any in that line, quitting it only for the reason that there wasn't and isn't now enough in the profession in keeping with his knowledge of it. How well he performed his duties for his employer, A. T. Johnson, was shown when Mr. Frederick gave up his position to go into business for himself in Richmond, Mo. Mr. Johnson, though a white man, cried as if separating from a child of his own for a long period upon learning of Mr. Frederick's determination to seek fields anew. Before engaging in the barbering business for himself he determined to finish his course in he himself in a class of sixteen, being the only Negro in the class. Back to Richmond, Mo., he purchased the entire interest of A. E. Smith in a four-chair barber shop which he successfully conducted for eight years, having six men in his employ and at no time less than four, besides himself. Not having lost any of his infatuation for newspaper work he, with M. B. McGee, began the publication of the Richmond Agitator and continued it two years, selling it to Rev. J. F. Sage. Disposing of his barber shop to Prof. W. H. Dixon and his realy possessions to others in Richmond, he began traveling, going West, where he remained until coming to St. Joseph on the 15th of November, 1892. With T. P. Langon he established the St. Joseph Mirror in 1895, and later, in 1897, Mr. Frederick put the Radical on its feet. He is one of the two founders of the Western Negro Press Association, now a vanity tickler's organization, that gave promise of some usefulness at its incipiency. Mr. Frederick's caustic wit and versatility are of a broad character. His paragraphs have been copied in some of the most exact newspapers extant. While they have been intensely humorous, they have also been flavored with an infectious sainte, but not sufficiently to make them critical. It would be consuming too much time and space to tell of Mr. Frederick's facial features: he laughs, as one man expressed it, with his eyes, and every smile means a bubble of wit. No man can hate more intensely; no man can love more humanely. He has traveled extensively, being cabin behind the steamer Cherokee, pying between New York and Havana, Iod, and has gone into Havana, Cuba, and Montreal, Canada, over water. WILL HARRIS. Property Destroyed by Fire. EDITOR FREEMAN: I take this method to inform my many Indianapolis friends my former home that I have just been burned out of everything I possessed, excepting the ground. My buildings stood in the dust lot of the recent fire in Rossland, and my loss is about $20,000 in the loss of eight buildings besides by business interest. I only carried $2,500 insurance. 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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. Wayne, Ind., stating you desire one of their free trial packages will be complied with promptly. The Institute is destruous of reaching that great class of men who are unable to leave home 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 sample, 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. National Republican League. The annual convention of the National Afro Republican League convened in Springfield, Ill., last week with about 50 of the most prominent colored Rapists in the country present. These include Hon. John G. Jones president of the organization of Chicago; M. W. Gray, Chicago; J. W. Butler, Dayton; Geo. W. Hartseld, Dayton; M. A. Dyer, Lebanon; J. R. Bates, Pittsburgh; John Bell, Grand Rapids; Jas. A. Bealer, Pittsburg; Rev. Chancellly J. Witrow. Stanton, W. Va. Rob. J. Fletcher. Sacramento, Cal. J. P. Ball, Seattle, W. W. L. Kimbrigh, Dallas, Tex., A. M. M. Thomas, Buffalo; C. J. Lewis Ann Arbor, Mich., Wm. Rolier, John White Chas. Washington and A. J. Riggs, Springfield. The convention is a most enthusiastic one and all present are taking great interest in the proceedings. The president Hon. John G. Jones, called the meeting to order this morning in Armory hall. Arthur J. Riggs was appointed permanent secretary, after which the president appointed the following committee on address: M. A. Dyer. Lebanon; Geo. W. Hartels, Dayton; John A Ball, Grand Rapids, Mich., Rev. Wm Gray, Chicago, and Arthur J. Riggs. Springfield. This closed the morning session. This afternoon addresses were made by Hon. Mr. Jones, Wm. Gray, Geo. W. Hartels and A. J. Riggs. A set of revolutions were adopted 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 Sollected and Profits given to the Students Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins September 9th. 1902 Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacetic 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. Pharmacetic 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. KNOXVILLE COLLEGE--Congegiate inc. Theological: Normal; Music: Industrial, incl- ing and Electrical work. Young women's do. All buildings steam heated and, aesthetic, light- heat, light, furnished room and tuition only $4. September 30. For catalogue and full informa- tion REV. & W. Incorporated by the Lea William McKinley Norm KNOXVILLE COLLEGE--Conglate including classical scientific and literary courses Theological: Normal; Music: Industrial, including greeting cards, singing, dancing, bow dancing, glittering, work; Art: Industrial, including drawing, Young men's dormitory; Girls home All buildings steam heated and electric lighted. Total expense for year including boarding heat, light, furnished room and tuition only $8. Location ost healthful. Next term begins September 30. For Catalogue and full information, address PET. M. McBRAHAN, President, Nashville, Tenn ALEXANDRIA, VA. Fall terms begins September 16, 1902. The Industrial Trades a specialty. Building new and comfortable. U.S. offers five opportunities for girls and young location. Tuition free. Board and lodgement miles from Washington, capital of nation. MAGNUS L. ROBE 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 $ 80 per month in advance. Situated 5 miles from Washington, capital of nation. Further information, address MAGNUS L. BROBINSON, President, Alexandria, Virginia. 1 ALLEGHENY, PA. wherein the Republican party was indorsed as the colored man's friend, also Congressman Crumpacker's position on the Southern situation, and the candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt for a second term for President. And address was issued to the country setting forth the spirit of the Resolution. Following are some of the prominent colored Republicans who were present: John G. Jones, of Chicago; William Gray, Chicago; J. W. Butler, Dayton; George W. Hartels, Dayton; M. A. Dyer, Lebanon; J. K. Bates, Pittsburgh; John Bell, Grand Rapids; James A. Bealer, Pittsburg; the Rev Chancellery J. Withrow, Stanton, W. Va.; Robert J. Fletcher, Sacramento, Cal; J. P. Ball, Seattle, Wash; W. L Klimbrugh, Dallas, Tex; A. M. Thomas, Buffalo; C. J. Lewis, Ann Arbor, Mich; William Roller, John White, Charles Washington and A. J. Riggs, Springfield. It was decided to hold the next annual convention in Indianapolis, the fourth Monday in October National Society Formed to Protect Colored Race from Violence of Mobs. Articles of incorporation were filed for the organization of the "National Federation for the Protection of the Colored Race from Mob Violence and its General Advancement." The directors named for the first year are Judge John Stotssenburg of New Albany, one of the most prominent citizens of the State and a jurist of ability; Judge George B Cardwill of New Albany, an ex Republican member of the legislature and now on the circuit bench of Floyd county; Bishop George A. Clinton, William O Vance, Theodore H. Tipton, Rev Stafford C. Manuel, Benjamin F Porter and Drs. Wm A. Burney and William H Steward. The purpose of the new society is stated as follows: "The organization purpose to make proper and lawful provision for the arrest, conviction and punishment of those who perp- trate or aid in act of mob violence upon negroes. Also to secure by legitimate efforts from congress and the State legislatures such legislation as will enable the people of the colored race to have and enjoy the rights and privileges conferred upon them by the Federal Constitution and of which they are unjustly deprived in several of the States. "Especially to secure the enactment and enforcement of a law requiring that where individuals of the colored race are deprived of life without due process of law provision shall be made for the payment of ample compensatory damages to the widow and next of kin by the county, parish or municipality where the crime is committed. Also to unify and direct the efforts of the members of the federation to the advancement of the race i education, particularly in the mechanical arts, through manual training schools, and in the study of the learned professions. "Also to assist in the support and circulation of a magazine which shall strenuously advocate the improvement and progress of the race and which shall be open to contributions by the best authors. "Also to encourage and promote the circulation of newspapers edited and conducted by men and women of the colored race; to aid and encourage people of the race in fostering habits of economy and to own their own homes, and to establish and maintain banks and building and loan associations of their own with proper safeguards for the protection of depositors and stockholders. "Also to obtain legislation for the establishing of orphan asylums for the education and training of destitute colored orphan child-n." Local federations will be formed, as stated, throughout the country and membership will not be restricted to colored people. All man and women, and young people not under eighteen years of age, are to be admitted. Death-Personal Brevities. Columbus, Ga. Special—Mrs Mahala Welborn one of the oldest citizens of Columbus, died at her home on Lower Second avenue. August 7th. She was a faithful member of St James A. M. E church. She is survived by three daughters and a son. Her daughters are Mrs. Phillips of Washington, D C. Mrs Robinson and Miss Welborn of this city. Her son is W. H Welborn of Jacksonville, Fla. The Odd Fellows barquet given Tuesday night, the 19th was a grand success and a swell affair. Bennie Williams has accepted a position at the Queen City drug store where he will be pleased to have his friends call. Rev Loften filled the pulpit at St. John on Sunday night, the 17th, and delivered a soul stirring sermon to a large congregation. Mr Tuggle Motall's beautiful home was destroyed by fire Thursday night, the 21st. It was partly covered by insurance. E Wilson is asking his friends to get their dress suits in readiness as he will call them out soon. When shall we hear from Mr. F. F D J. Edward Jones of Aniston, Ala., was in the city this week, a guest of the O'Neal hotel. Miss Effie Battley returned home on Saturday, the 23rd after a pleasant stay in Savannah. She reports a good time. Hrs Harry Jackings and including classical scientific and literary courses. Including Agriculture, carpentering, printing, Sewing,inery, young men's dormitory, Girls home. Total Expense for year including boarding location ost healthful. Next term begins. Station, address McGRANAHAN, President, Nashville, Tenn. Governature of Virginia, 1902 National and Industrial School in attached. Music, Typewriting. Indenominational. Parson's Sewing Hall young women. Commading and healthy ing $8 00 per month in advance. Situated[S] on. Further information, address JONSON, President, Alexandria, Virginia. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Republican party was in-Colored man's friend, also crumpacker's position on situation, and the candidate Roosevelt for a second candidate. And address was country setting forth the solution. Some of the prominent citizens who were present: Mayor of Chicago; William little Harry, jr., of Apalachicola, Fla., are visiting relatives on Second avenue. Miss Nellie O Dejoil of New Orleans, La., spent Sunday, the 17th, in the city, the guest of Dr. E J. Turner. The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Tarver took place from Six Avenue Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, the 17th. She was buried with honors of Household Ruth and Rising Sisters societies. She leaves a son and daughter and a brother. U. B. F. Anniversary. Dallas, Tex., Special.—The U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s held the 41st anniversary on the 25th ult. all of the lodges of the city participating. This order has made wonderful progress, financially, in this city. John Collins was favored with the presence of his mother and sister, Ft. Worth, last week. Miss Isabella Lewis, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Jackson for the past two months, has returned to her home in New Orleans. She was tendered a reception at the home of Mrs. Dr. Roman before her departure. Messrs. Sidney Parker and Silas Cofield are proprietors of the Marine cafe, 337 Bregon street. Lunches, ices and cold drinks a specialty. The fair held here recently was a success from a financial standpoint. It was patronized on a large scale by both races. The delegates have returned from the Sunday School convention which convened at Denton and are greatly pleased with the hospitality of the citizens of that place. The Freeman can be purchased at the barbershop of Canton & Cornelius, 112 Martin street. There is a large number of people on the sick list at this time. Luella Hollins, who met with a serious accident recently, is much improved Wm Carter, 178 Main street, can show you the latest suitings. Collins & Stephens are improving the trade of their place of business, and invite their friends to call and see them. The Black and Tan orchestra made several trips out of the city last week. S. H. Leopard and associates have organized a company and expect to play dates throughout this section. We have some Negroes in this city who would rather stand at the back door of some white man than to spend their money with a colored business man. This lack of race pride is found not only among the illiterate classes, but among the educated and would be leaders. The Progress Tailoring Co., makes Sults from $11 up; Pants, $3 up. Wm. Carter, agent, 178 Main street. Nuggets New and Novel. West Granite, Ill., Special.-S. E. Emerson, of Helena, Ark., is the guest of B J. Davis. Engene Hyde received a mashed foot last week while loading transoms. Mrs. Viola Baker is recovering from rheumatism. Mrs. Sarah Holmes was the guest of Mrs. Parks, in St Louis, on the 24th ult. Henry Edwards has recovered from his recent illness. The sick list are: Mrs Ewell, Bowers, Ballard, Ramson and Parker. George Green has returned to the city after a visit of several days to his home. The entertainment given at the home of Mrs. Ewell, on the 23d ult. was quite an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Owen Jones has returned from Evansville, Ind. Arthur Batchlor has taken up residence in Venice. Mrs. H. Ray conducts a very inviting and home-like ice cream parlor. Candies, melons and soft drinks are specialties. J. A. Simmons has opened a coal and wood yard, and will be pleased to put in your winter's fuel. Miss Ether Brown has returned from a visit to relatives in Springfield. G. W. Young has returned to the city after an absence of three weeks. Copies of The Freeman can be purchased at Holmes & Brown's confectionery. News Notes. Jackson, Mich. Special — Mrs Jacob Williams and daughters, of Parina, visited Detroit and Put-in-Bay last week and report a fine time. Jacob Williams fall of a load of oats and was badly hurt. Alfred Williams expects to go to business for himself soon. Robert Jones left Monday for Battle Creek where he will spend a couple of weeks. The young men of Jackson have made plans for a Matinee and dance to be given Sept. 1. Miss Addie Carter spent last week in Adrian and report a fine time. The colored boys that went to Manistee with soldiers returned home Wednesday night. Miss Eva Johnson spent Saturday in Albion. Mrs. Davison, of Lansing spent Sunday with her cousin. The Ann Arbor colored quartette was in Jackson last week. Mrs. Mary Stewart of Kalamazoo is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Coleman. Mr. G. C. Bryant left Monday for Onsted Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Payton Grayson, of Battle Creek were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Collins, of Lansing is the guest of Miss Belle Griffin and Mrs. Howe, who, together with Miss Alice Curtis, entertained Mrs. Collins with a party of 18 young ladies. A social was given at the home of Mrs. James Gilbert which proved a success Mrs. Tom Taylor left for Chicago last Monday. Covers were laid for fourteen at the home of Mrs. Gilbert, Saturday in honor of Mrs. Rev. Collins, of Lansing Anyone wishing the Freeman will please call on our agent Miss Flossie M Johnson, 216 E. Franklin street. Important News. Albany, Ga. Special—The Artesian Drug C is enjoying an excellent trade. Moten French is conducting a first-class grocery store at the corner of State and Jackson streets. There is some talk of organizing a stock company here to begin a new enterprise. We hope the prospective stockholders will not become discouraged but continue to pound until their aims is accomplished. The Freeman should be read by every colored citizen of this city and county. Let us send it to you. W. H. Phipps of this place our agent, would be please to supply you. Give him your order. Mrs. Pat McKenzie who is spending several weeks out of town on a vacation, is expected home in a few days. Sylvester Brown spent several days in Camilla last week visiting relatives and friends. The fourth and last quarterly conference will be held at St Andrews Tabernacle C. M. E. Church, Sept 12 to 14 Miss Mary C. Pritchard of Milledgeville, is spending several days with relatives and friends. Fudge Orsborn has a first-class hack on the line and would be pleased to have a share of your patronage. Prof. J. L. Murrav who spent his vacation in Boston, Mass, returned home recently. Isaac Lovett has ac What this Boy's Mother Says has been said by the mothers of many other boys and girls, regarding the wonderful curative and strengthening qualities of Dr. Miles' Nervine HASTING, NEB. "Our little boy, Harry, had spasms for 3 years and we asked the weasle would affect his mind. Though doctored continually he grew worse and had ten spasms in one week. Our attention was directed to Dr. Miles' nervine and we began its use. When he was 16 years old, he disappeared and he has not had one for five years. His health now is perfect." MRS. B. M. TINDALL Dr. Miles' Remedies are sold by all druggists on guarantee to benefit or money refunded. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. cepted a position with Red Cypress Lumber Co., as a blacksmith. Dr.R. E. Grier is spending his vacation out of town. Jottings of the Week Upper Alton, Ill., Special.—Mrs. W. W. M. Bell, of Chicago is the guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Russell of Middle Alton. Little Alberta Russell is ill with bronchitis Mrs. Ada Russell and children, Herbert and Alberta, went to Brighton, Ill., to see her grandmother, Mrs. Maria Jacobs, who is ill with cancer of the stomach. She was accompanied home by her cousin, Mrs. W. M. Bell, of Chicago. The Second Baptist church of Upper Alton gave a basket meeting and rally at their church Sunday, Aug. 31. Matrimony is sometimes an acquired taste. THE WAITER Important Notice E C. Holland, Secretary H. & S. W. N. B A: Sir—The Hotel Life, Cleveland, Ohio, desires a small engraving of our honorable president, W. Alonz Locke, which will appear in that notable paper free. You will apprise President Locke of the fact that he may contribute a cut of himself Hotel Life is much enthused over the progressive work of our organization and will give publication to its accurate actions. Along that line it extends much encouragement, the editors being habitually and appropriately edited in defense of the colored waiter's status in general. W. E. TUCKER. In pursuing different hotel journals we observe that many of the American plan hotels enhance in price; again, many of which are conducted on the old reliable plan are adopting the European plan system, either change being available to the establishment, but who can, as yet, comment upon the caravansary that has advanced the employes wages. W. E. T. The bell boys and the culinary crew had a row at the Anderson, Pittsburgh Pa., recently. Several were taken to the hospital, but none were seriously injured. We hope such prejudice events will occur rarely. May the waiters never engage in such. Thomas H. Sellers of Dayton, Ohio, has been placed as headwaiter of the Tavern Cafe, the swellest restaurant of Salt Lake City. Mr. Sellers is a member of the Head and Second Walters' Association. Mr. Frame used his influence in placing Mr. Sellers. A waiter's experience in various hotels is of no value if he does not memorize his observation. How long will it be before our boys will begin to memorize and consider the valuable instructions that they obtain through these columns? Mr. Frame is signing up a crew at Colorado Springs of forty waiters. No one exactly, as yet, knows where they go, but it is sure Frame is soon to spring a surprise. Thomas H. Frame of the Knutstford, Salt Lake City, Utah, is having a fine time at Manatou Springs. Col., the guest of Frank Loper of the Alamo. Doubtless it would be gratifying to the many readers of the Walters' Department of The Freeman to hear from the old editor once in a while. We regret to learn that white waiters have recently replaced the colored crew at the Windsor Clifton restaurant in Chicago. A progressive waiter will study his profession from a technical point, similar to a lawyer, doctor, etc. The waiter who habitually renders perfect service is much in demand. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS Is 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 $1.10 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.10 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,878.25 SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly deposits in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits in a mountain may be organized in any locality on application faster, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For training of the young and their development in there 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 quick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and 17.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. Ling to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount of money take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the members 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 than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in town and cities and a semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July of each year. The benefits range from $25.00 to $125.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Ev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any W. L. Taylor. ROSEBUDS For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the 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 Senior Foundation pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and death benefits from $2.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 35 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 85 to 45 8 50 140 00 7 00 5 79 1 43 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 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 43 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 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 00 450 00 400 00 350 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 225 00 200 00 175 00 9 50 9 50 9 50 10 40 10 40 10 40 11 40 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quietly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 25 to 30 $ 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 30 to 35 $ 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 85 to 40 $ 5 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 $ 11 00 12 00 12 00 13 00 13 00 Value of Certificate $ 1000 00 1000 00 900 00 800 00 700 00 Annual Dues $ 21 00 22 00 28 00 24 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization we regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the tents to $350 the same is made by the organization in wh artment. THE SAVINGS BANK. there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a ch Grand Fountan United Order of True Reformer the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from the steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a 0.00. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited to business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,888.00, reached amounts to $9,190,141.47. During the financial purchase the Grand Fountan was shortly bank in the city of B cash small checks presented while the majority of o clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the x-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. H. AGES. Joining 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. In March 1883, 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 stock of $100,000.00, and it has booked opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $500,880.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panio of 1883, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Seward, the founder of the Bank of New York, N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rex W. L. Tayler, 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 1 attorney is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second Street under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 1th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, maturing establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a meld by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars or accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mayor. It has in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; as stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1904, runs three delivery wagons, and during the festivals. 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 tails, 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 1898 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.; Marchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It earned $100,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established and have been 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 plans 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 price script is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The co-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class 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 business card to a brochure. The job woes and stress are specifically at lowest prices. Mr. E. E. is Editor and business Manager 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1883, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formatical *kies* Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid mem. the valuable farm known as Westham consisting of 634 Richmond, Va. on the historic "James" has been purchases seasakeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Adjoining this farm is Weestham Park, one of the truth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richlectrict Railway and the Chesspeake and Ohio Railway. is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation ofally solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in cha offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1833, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and desecred 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 $14 400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampark Park, one of the most beautiful resorts in the summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westham Station Electricway and by a busway. 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 bequests of every charitable 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 TAYLOR, C. W. M. W. P. BURRE 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. our Advertisers of this paper and patr 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 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED JOLORED NEWSPAPER. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. 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SATURDAY, SEPT. 6, 1902. The Republican State Convention recently held in North Carolina endorsed the acts of the late Constitutional Convention of that State wherein the Negroes of that State were practically disfranchised, and passed a resolution to the effect that the particular laws would not be contested by them in the courts. It was a white man's convention, conducted in the interest of a white man's party, and it boldly advertised its purposes. Hon. George H. White and men of his class were dened admission and all attempts to enter met with crushing defeat. The president of the convention congratulated the body that it had at last freed itself from the Negro incubus—"the body of death." These facts are set forth minus the savvity and veneer that go very often with disagreeable information in compliance with the laws of good usage which has in mind the comfort of the individual. He must indeed be an obtuse individual who fails to detect something wrong—something out of joint—in these times when life and liberty of men are voted away seemingly at man's caprice. The Republicans of the State of Alabama also are congratulating themselves, presumably, because they are also delivered from the hung of death. They say that the salvation of the South, the good of the country and even the advancement of Democracy itself is dependent on the successful formation of a white man's Republican party, and that they will do the thing—they will do it. Prominent white men of the State have signified a willingness to head the new party movement—the elixirs of life—to bring about a political renaissance. A white man's Republican party erected out of the dead ashes of Southern Negroes, a white man's Democratic party erected on the political tomb of Negroes of the North are the anomalous conditions of the times—consistent in their inconsistency in that the Negroes are the common prey to make fat the opposing orders of "vultures." It will be believed that the great struggle now on is not merely the struggle of prejudice, as we are so apt to say, but that the Negroes have not acted as wisely in political matters as they should have done The Negro in the beginning was betrayed as to his importance as a political factor, who, when numerically considered, was important enough. But important as he was, he was used as a catspaw to drag chestnuts out of the fire—the days of carpet bagging will never be forgotten. The Negroes are now reaping the bitter fruit of that period, and God alone knows where it will end. The result of that period has been made manifest in a thousand ways from the days of kukuxism down to these days of the stake and faggot, all of which has had in view the suppression of the political activity of freedmen. As we view it there is nothing to do but make terms with the forces around if the opportunity has not already flown. It is no late day opinion; but the advice was spurned as that of the meddlers who knew nothing of the causes of the quarrel. And so in the high noon of civilization the Negroes' civil plight is sorrier than at any time since immediately subsequent to the war. The advice in by-gone days was to break up a solid vote; a solid vote for no party and become the care of all. The logical advice to-day, the advice that grows out of events and not out of ambitions and race deceit, is—leave it alone. Let politics "severely" alone; it has brought no good except to the very few who use it to lord it over the many; it has bribed the tongues of men against the best interests of the race; it has bred a breed of hypocrites and syco phants whose names are legion; it ramifies from pupil down; it has been used to besmirch the good and to further debauch the bad. Let it alone; it is the moth and the flame. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Senator Fairbanks was very much in evidence in his Labor Day speech at Kansas City, last Monday, where he preached the gospel of labor, from which all men can draw their lessons. Says he: "We are essentially a nation of laborers, and we have no hospitality for human drones," and, further, that we have no room in this country for a useless, leisure class or a useless loafer class. Every man of the working age should have some useful employment. If he does not, he is a numberer of the ground and should be made to feel so. We feel it a duty to direct towards our own people these wholesome utterances, many of whom have gotten the erring notion that labor is the badge of disgrace, when it ought to be an extreme pleasure to honorably labor and possess. The Cleveland Gazette has just entered its twentieth year, and its owner, Harry C. Smith, is justly proud. He says that in all of those years it has issued regularly from the press. It is a great record. Go on, Mr. Smith, there are but few like you. You are radically a race man, but it may be that which has preserved you. You are decidedly belligerent, politically; it may be that which preserves you. No one will impugn your sincerity. The spirit of N. Wright Cuney, the late lamented political war horse of Texas, is conjured forth again in that State as an inspiration for battle. O, had he been here and we would not have died. But you helped crucify him and now invoke his shade. This is the way they put it: "Absent, but accounted for; he is with the heroes." Norwood is a little community made up of colored people in the main. It would make an ideal colored settlement. A Tuskegee would be no bad move. If it is not Norwood then some other place, but why not Norwood? Ground is essential for the best industrial schools—plenty land about Norwood. Will you take a hint? The working man is now getting his share of attention. The church claims that its doors swing wide to him, and the statesman are doing their best to make him feel that he is a part of the country. He is a great part and a part to be reckoned with. He is demanding attention; he will get it. A colored girl was refused admission to a reform school in Chillicothe, Mo., on the account of her color. Now that is carrying a thing too far. The society in which she was about to make her debut could not afford to have its status quo disrupted by the intrusion of the obnoxious character. Did von ever? Bishop Derrick, who is now doing Europe, is reported as riding next to his royal highness, the King of Greece. It is said that great sums of money were offered for the seat near him, but they were reserved for his eminence, the bishop. A soft answer turneth away wrath; but grievous words stir up anger.—Proverbs 15:1—Star of Zion. And in those days such might have been the case, but in these days it don't get you a thing. If there are many more wrecks like that which took place near Berry, Ala.. in which thirty Negroes were killed, the race question will not rise to affright the future generations. Bishop Derrick has been hobnobbling with the great folk of Europe; he will soon be home; what then? PENCILINGS On the eastern side of our beautiful monument erected to the memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Indiana is a group of figures, among which is a half incumbent Negro striving to rise. It appears that the goddess of liberty, who is nigh, will assist him. A conversation takes place between two individuals of his race, a woman and a man, in which the subject in stone becomes the living subject between them. Their names are Siwl, the man, Iswle, the woman. Iswle - Beside this noble shaft that thoughtful men. Have reared to memories dear, unto God Reaching, penciling the heavens, ascribing Eternal adoration for His rich gifts Unto the children of men, let us ponder. You group of forms—dead cold stone—Titans Within its concealed embrace one incumbent holds, An epitome of our struggling kind, But will he rise? Liberty's goddess I query thee; Will he rise? Or will he true to the Soul prophetic, who chilled lineament Incumbent, and fixed it midway between The purling blue and the blue ether, signals Of that norest and hope alluring Struggle on to time's end in conscious impo- tency? Siwlel—Pessimist supreme, but beloved more yet, That you so sweetly phrase our gloom. You are at least refuged in that sure retreat From moral scourge in the high gifts And mental poles, where in concourse sweet. Communion hold with those spirits choice That have lived and died; printing on The mortal strand their impress of noble The world's legacy if it but choose; to guide Aright the erring sons of men who in their Ambitions vast recks not of misery entailed To those over whom misfortune lords. So our physical coming and going shambled May be, but sooner will they snuff you Quesenly moon, that formidable sphere. than cancel The soul's nobility—'tis no where writ. Iswle—'Tis not of myself that I complain: 1 find me refuge as you discern, but Not the dead alone I homage pay; the Living—O heart of God!—men not dead, And you, Siwel, who worship at no Godless shrine, like those of dimmer days That for all men spake and not The few, who themselves elect the total Inheritors of the world's benefactions. Methinks the will of God swerved from Plumb, when less than He seeks to Set at naught His just decrees; Irreverent man thus becomes doubly so And chants in doubt a dubious praise. Siwel- Of you complaint will ne'er be heard; Among the priceless few thou stand'st Redeemed; translated in a newer language To a newer key attuned- an illumining torch Though illfamed because of the hushed air Around, raciancing, but little space while afar, And near, on either side; the mass discordant Surges on, headless of restraining hands; And like a sirocco withers all in its path; Thus all with great unfairness are condemned, Supine as caterpillars are to crawl noath The legs of men and shame their natal day. To choose the better part is yet Undenied; if great enough to choose, Which qualifying doubt contigures runs: Breeding direful distrust in its wake Making further yet the delinquent day; Fulfilting the philosophic law; that the arrest Of progress is but decay. WM. M. LEWIS. To be Continued. A Fatal Shot. Hot Springs, Ark. Special.—Milton Casey was fatally shot last Tuesday evening by his wife, Mrs. Casey, during a family altercation, from which wound he died Wednesday evening about 7:00 o'clock. Inquest was held Friday morning—verdict of accidental shooting was rendered. It is claimed that she didn't shoot him intentionally, but that the revolver was discharged in a souffle between Casey and his wife for the possession of the revolver which was lying on a dresser nearby. The jury was composed entirely of colored men. Funeral services were held Friday at the grandmother's residence of the deceased, Rev P. W. Walls officiating; his burial was under the auspices of Rising Sun Lodge No. 2, K of P. Quite a number turned out to witness the funeral. Mr Casey leaves two brothers and a son and other relatives to mourn his loss. A swell reception was given last Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Miss Dover at 208 Palm street, in honor of Miss Harriett A. Gibbs, directress of music in the Washington. D.C., public schools and daughter of Hon. M. W. Gibbs of Little Rock, Ark. Miss Dover was in receiving by Mesdames Minnie Bradley, A Mann and her sister. Miss Towels of Xenla, O Quite an enjoyable time was had. Mr. Frank Woolridge is on the slick list. Henry Harris and Mrs. Katie Akins are here on a visit. Capt. J. R Smith, H W. Crews and Mrs. A. Goodwin are attending the Supreme Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of the World at Birmingham, Ala. A Budget of Interesting Items. A Budget of Interesting Items. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special - Rev L. E. B. Rosser, pastor of the C. M. E. church, having attended the great convention which was held at Atlanta, Ga., returned home Friday evening, the 22d, having witnessed the grandest time of his life. Miss Lottie McCanley, having been on the sick list for a few days, is now improving. L D Thompson, who has been suffering with his back caused by falling from a wagon, is better. Miss Minnie O Southern left on Sunday, the 24th, for Ripley to spend a few days with Miss Maggie Tyus. The Dyersburg base ball team crossed bats on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with the Union City team, winning the best two out of three. The members of the A. M. E and adjoining churches carried on a revival meeting at the A M E church last week with good success. Miss Georgia Hooper has been suffering with her throat for a few days. Mrs. Caroline Lyte, wife of Willie Lyte, died on Monday night, the 25th, at her home. The funeral services were conducted at the C. M. E. church by Rev M. S. McCanley, pastor of the C. P. church. A large crowd was present. Mrs Lyte leaves a husband and five children and a host of friends. A Successful Social Pontiac, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Ida Miller, of Bloomington, was a recent guest of Mrs Lone Burton. Mr. and Mrs Wm. Brown have moved into their new home on River Side. The social given at the A. M. E. church on the 28th utt., was a success. Miss Jesse Barnes is visiting friends in Forrest, Ill. Mrs Figgs has returned from a visit in eastern Illinois. Miss Della James will visit the expposition in Chicago before it closes. Mrs. Anna Hill has remodeled her house. Miss Hazel Bolden and sister, Mrs. Mary Turner and daughter, Miss ida Carr and C. W. Owsley are visitors in Bloomington this week. Mr. and Mrs. Young have moved to Quincy for the future. Miss Edith Lawrence, of Normal is visiting her mother. Mrs A. Moore Mrs Ford, of Joliet, is a guest of Mrs. Coleman. Mrs. Casia is on the sick list. New Lodge to be Organized. Decatur, Ill., Special—Mrs Hannah Kinney is ill at her home, 778 N. Merger street, on account of a dangerous fall received a week ago. Mr and Mrs Solomon Lee spent Sunday in St. Louis Mrs Higgins has returned from Sheron, Tenn, where she was called to the bedside of her brother. A U O T R lodge will be organized on the 23d The second Baptist church sent a full delegation to represent them at the Wood River Association which convened in Peoria on the 2d. Items from Columbia Columbia, La., Special—Mr. W. W. Brown will have copies of The Freeman on hand for sale every Saturday at M. P. Vantey's barbershop. He is also agent. Call around and see him, corner of Pearl and Kentucky street. Miss Gertrude Johnson of Little Rock, Ark. is spending a few days with Mrs. Emmia Jackson. She returned to Little Rock on the 24th. She is a student of Philander Smith college. Notes, Personal and General. Toledo, O., Special—Mrs. Sherman Walton is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs Tippins and Mrs Wm Harris, conclave guests, returned to their homes in Detroit on the 29th ult. Mrs Amelia Crawford, of Cleveland, is visiting her sister, Mrs Osoar Cox, Mrs Holland and son Oliver, of Cincinnati, were guests of Mrs Emma Torrence Davis during conclave week. Mrs Alex. Valentine, of Battle Creek, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Laws. Mrs G. W. Excuse and daughter, of Cleveland, are visiting Mrs O. G. Fields. Mrs Tant Long has returned from Denver, Col. accompanied by her little niece Bernice Walker. Miss Goldie A. Wilson has left for her school in Chillicothe. Miss Dennie Redmond has gone to her school in Wilberforce. Edmond Clemons has recent been appointed to the position of deputy clerk. Pointed, Pithy Pickings. Jackson, Mich., Special — Miss Bessie Powers spent several days in Battle Creek last week. Mesrs. Colbeth, Wesley, Hall and Bibbs spent a few day in Battle Creek last week during the conclave. Mrs Sanford and daughter and Mr Hawkins, of Ypsilanti, visited relatives in the city last week. The dance given by the young men of the city on Labor day proved a success as was also the matinee in the afternoon. Mr. Goodloe, of Cincinnati, O. spent Sunday in the city. Charles Harrison, of Flint, is spending a few days with relatives Mrs Jane Eaton, of Ypsilanti, is the guest of friends in the city. Mrs Sam Taylor and Miss Hattie Hill have returned from a visit to South Haven. The Oakleaf band furnished music on Labor day, and acquitted themselves with credit. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Rev. C. W. Robinson of the Indians Conference preached an intelligent and appreciative sermon last Sunday morning. Rev. Brister, Congregational, delivered some sledge hammer blows in his discourse at night; no compromise with sin seems to be his motto. We are pleased to welcome the president; Mrs Retta Moss, of the West End Club, home again, but regret to find her suffering with the dreaded hay fever. Mrs. Nellie Gardner joined in full fellowship last Sunday. Next Sunday will be communion service at night. Let the pastor have your 'dollar money.' Miss Florence Edwards has her bills and tickets out for the grand musical and tambourine drill at Bethel church next Tuesday night by the Busy Bee club. These young misses have been industriously working out their program for several weeks. We expect an interesting event. The anniversary annual of education, known as Endowment day, will be celebrated this year with quite an elaborate program Bethel will spare no pains in making it a great day. Besides the special morning service the Sunday-school will have an excellent exercise, but the day will be crowned with the sacred concert by the Symphony Orchestra of the School of Music. It is the intention to have a full house, and every effort will be directed to that end. Mrs Sallie Brown has returned to her accustomed seat in the church looking pleasantly improved, and usual promptness in responding to the financial demands of her church; no church ever suffers at the hands of such loyal hearted women. 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Sept. 48 BLACK PATTI TROUBADOARS —Richmond Va. Sept. 19; Norfolk; 24; Portsmouth 13. P. G. LOWEWY'S CONCERT BAND (4 Paw Sells Born, CURSE) Rock is And, III., Sept. 6; Bloomington, 11; Danville, 12; La Jarrett, 13 BOM MINSTER FESTIVAL. (Rusco & Holland Manager) —Bouham, Tex., Sept. 6; Sharman Dunison 9. A HARBET's Foot Comedy Co.—Tuskegee Ala. Sept. 8 West Point Ga. 9; Atlanta, 12-13. BORCHARD & PRINGLE's FAMOUS GEOGRAPHIS Manager—Seattle Wash. Aug. 24-31, Plainfield St. Sep. 7-9; Lagran- te 10; Boise City, Idaho, 13. SOUTHERN PLANTATION Co.—Goldsboro, N. C. Sept. 8-13. Jos A. McMurray, New Orleans, La. —Bello, Mac! I have not forgotten you. I am only so busy.—D I T. Ed Tolliver wishes Tom Logan to write and says "You can find our route any time in The Freeman. Can send me package to Portland, Ore, 7-8-9 The title page of Scott Joplin's latest ragtime two step has a large picture of P G Lowery Published for piano by John Stark & Son, St. Louis, Mo. --- Piano players should not forget to write to John Stirk and Son, Music Publishers, St Louis, Mo and secure a copy of Scott Joplin's latest ragtime two-step, "A Brecz from Alabama," dedicated to P. G. Lowery. --- Harris and Walker closed a successful week at Hilliger's Garden. Aug 31 They are at Middleton's Clark st Museum. Chicago this week Frank Walker sends best wishes and a pleasant trip to Simpson and Pittman. --- Sylvester Russell has been the guest of Mr. L L Henderson during his tour of the Catskills. Mr. Henderson is an uncle of Clarence Henderson, the baritone singer and is superintendent of a stock farm owned by Mr Feeder, a retired millionaire of Cincinnati, O. --- The Nightingale Quartette, composed of J. A. Jones, J. L. Johnson, Sydney Kirk and W. T. Goode. "old Indianapolis boys" were shaking hands with friends and relatives here the first part of this week. They left for rehearsal of Lew Tigner's Minstrels, at Matthews ind. Wednesday. They send regards to all friends. ```markdown ``` Notes from Gideon's Big Minstrel Carri- val: We opened our season at Du- buque Ia May 23, matinee and night, to S.R.O. The show went with a snap no waits and run two hours and fifty- minutes. We have all new scenery and new costumes and our singing is far above the average. Our roster will appear later. --- "The Honolulu Coon" company open- ed rehearsal at Springfield, Ill. The roster of the company-35 people in all- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER compris such well-known artists as McCarver, Reed & McCarver, the Prampins, Clements and Harris, the Wals, the Petits, the Wests, R. O. Henderson, Harry Simms, Sadie Citizen, George Dobbs, Miss Powers, Miss Thomas, Geo. Hilliard and Emanuel Ousley. ... P. G. Lowery writes:—It is a great pleasure for me to state that the late composition by Scott Joplin, "A Breeze from Alabama" is a hit everywhere. It is fast growing popular. Get it while it is fresh from the press. Any one that has played his Maple Leaf Rag, knows that the name of Scott Joplin is a guarantee of the merits of "A Breeze from Alabama. Mr. Joplin is justly termed the king of rag-time writers. Wm S. Levard is now playing the part of 'Uncle Neb' an aged darkey, in Jacob Litt's production of 'Old Kentucky,' and is receiving some very favorable press notices. The part was originated by Mr. Chas French a white performer who has played it for nine years. Mr. Levard is the first colored performer whom Mr Litt has ever engaged. Hehas just purchased a new Stewart banjo, ($75) and is making good. --- Richard H. Barnett writes from the Daly's Big Black Sensation company—"I have closed with an U. T. C company and for three weeks have been resting in New York City, where I met many of my old friends. I am now doing a strong monologue and playing a double bell euphonium in the band. Regards to all friends Permanent address 114 W. 31st street, New York. --- Notes from the Southern Plantation company:—"Ucle Eph and Aunt Dinah are still making good; Eph singing his own composition, "Don't Drive Nails in Mother's Face." Jim Wise has joined us and is singing "Parenotologist Coon." The ragtime dance by Son Sims, Idella Redmond, Rosa White and Perry Bradford is receiving from two to three encores nightly. We received a hearty welcome from Jime Wise and wife at the banquet. Aunt Dinah was the whole thing. Tom Walton is the Original Aunt Dinah. Our manager, B. F. Moore has two shows but we get top money at ever performance. --- Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels.—"Our company is now in good shape. Payne our tramp bicycle rider is one of our great street attractions and carries his share of the crowd. Kid Arant our drum major is also a feature of the parade. Our band under Prof. H. McCamon is proving to be a winner. Arant and Robinson in their famous break-neck song and dance is still taking the house by storm. Would like to hear from J. Lacy, Dick Thomas and Charley Parker. Prof. McCamon and Sam Johnson send best regards to Prof Wolfscales, wishing him and his band much success. 雅姿 W. L. McMullen writes from the Plantation company with J. B. Morris' Carnival company—Mayson and Steward have two companies now. No. 1 company is directed by Mr. Chas Smith, of Atlanta featured by Mrs. Gertrude McDaniel and Maurice McDaniel. Our musical director is ably assisted by Mr. Alonzo Taylor, a clever guitarist of Augusta Ga. On the 27th ult. Mr. Taylor received the sad message that his wife was dead. We sympathize with him in his deep sorrow. Wm Walls has in the management of the No. 2 show which appears at appleton Wis next week. M. A. Martin our wire jewelry man left us in Oil City, Pa. Regards to friends --- Harry Eaton, of the well known sketch team of Eaton & Jackson, writes from Rocky Point, R. I — 'We finished our season at Asbury Park and Long Branch, N. J. Aug 21, by giving a jubilee and international cake-walk a correct reproduction of the Madison Square N. Y., jubilee. It was a big success. 1000 people attended on a stormy night. We had 50 men, women and children on the stage. We opened at the Forrest Casino, Rocky Point, R. I, Sunday night Aug. 34 and made hit enough for Manager R. A Harrington to come back on the stage and re engage us for the balance of this season. We met the Black Patti Tronbadours and "A Trip to Coontown" companies at Asbury Park, also Bob 'Cole, who was spending his vacation there. Bob had quite a laugh over Sylvester Russell's write up of him in The Freeman. We layed off a night to see the Black Patti show. It was very good. John Rucker Jim Reed and Chas. Bongia called on one several times while at the park. We were to busy to see the "A Trip to Coontown" show. I met Tom Brown and Will Pope, the managers and proprietors of the show. They are looking forward to a large business this season and I wish them success, as they deserve It. After our engagement at Rocky Point we expect to jump direct west to Chicago, and work to the coast. Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels:—"We are still in the West and in the now most brilliant part of it, viz Seattle, which is all aglo now, a perfect sea of people being here. It costs one here for any kind of room near $2.50 to $3.00 per night and you are quite lucky to find them at that. Seattle is now leading the West for sport. The Elk's carnival is here now in full blast being on its last week. The Ringling Bros. circus has been here for two days and all the houses in the city are full of good shows, but the Georgians hold their own and are doing better than any show here. Our next fight will be in Portland, Oregon, where the Georgias are at home. Dave Thornton has been fixing for us for the last month and we will hardly need to put up any paper in Portland Regards to all. Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert Band and Vaudeville.—Qnitsa a number of new songs have been introduced in the vaudeville department. We use the latest and best. Since Mr. Wood, the trombone virtuoso has joined hands with Mr. Lowery they have combined their musical library and now have the largest and most choice repertoire of music carried by any colored traveling musical organization on the road. It is nearing the time that we expect to be visited by the colored traveling companies and we assure them that they will always find the same hearty welcome around the city of white as of old. They will be musically entertained by the band and singers and you be as lucky as S. H. Dudley you will see an elephant rehearsal. At present in our band program we have solos, trombone and cornet; medleys and overtures rendered by a band of 15 pieces. We are not the best on the road but as Geo Bailey says, 'You must be true in heart to hold a chair.' We were visited by Miss Helen Ogden, prima dea of Chicago. By request of the management she sang palms with band accompaniment and was so heartily applauded by every one that she was compelled to respond to an encore which was equally as well. P. G. Lowery would like to hear from Blanch Bradley and Ida Larkins. Johnny Jones expects a pleasant visit from a young lady at Chillicothe He expects to take unto himself a wife, in the near future and Henry L. Rawles will act as best man COOK HOUSE NOTES Mr Irvin has everything silenced around the cook house. Ed. Archie, of Chicago paid a visit to the boys at Aurora Ill. Wednesday and a majority of the boys were glad to see him. The waiters are getting along nicely. Will Baker will but into an argument. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City. "The big shows are now rehearsing in full blast and each one is trying to out-do the other both in the standard of entertainment and in the number of people. It has been learned that almost at the last moment Hogan & McClain have decided to not present 'My Friend from Georgia,' this season, but will star jointly in Gas Hill's spectacular production. 'Enchantment.' —Avery & Hart and their big company began rehearsals Monday for their season of the Williams & Walker success, "Son's of Ham" —Hogan and McClain's Minstrels are the big attraction this week at Savernock Rock Theatre, New Haven, Con. Among those with the company are Yeager and Yeager, The Norrises, Globe Comedy Four, Gillam & Ward. Frank Clermont, Misses J. and F. DeLyons, Maud Thompson, Jennie Thompson, Katie Dozier, Etta Minor-Clermont, Prof Ike Randolf musical director and Tom Logan, general manager and amusement director. —Yeager and yeager were big favorites at Carnarville Beach last week Miss Grace Hoyt has returned to the city having closed with P. G. Lowery's Vandeville company while in Lowery'sapolis —Ben Hunn and wife-Lothia Liverpool go with the Hogan and McClain aggregation. Fletcher is still at Carnarville Beach —The Williams & Walker company in their new farce, "In Dahomey" will open their season 8. —Ernest Hogan was the star attraction at Keith's Union Square Theatre last week. —Harry P. Brown made quite a hit Saturday night at Cherry Blossom Grove —Mrs Fanny S. Green of 1515 Main street, Kansas City. Mo. and accomplished pianist is visiting friends here this week. —Bob A. Kelley, the well known comedian last Saturday to join the Smart and Williams' "Pullman Porter's" company for the balance of the season. Mr. Kelley will assume the stage management of the show. Tom Logan sends regards to the members of the "A Rabbit Foot" and Black Patti companies, also to the members of the Grand Palace Theatre, Savannah, Ga., and the Domino Theatre, Fernandina, Fla. Rob L. Frazier, cornetist and bandmaster, died at his residence this city, Friday morning of last week after a lingering illness of over a year. He was buried from St Mark church, last Sunday. —The colored contingent with the "Coon Hollow" company which were at the Third Avenue Theatre last week. were: Kid Asher, Fletcher Cole, B. F. Gordon, Sam Gaines Alberta Asher and Will Thomas —Norris Smith has signed with the 'Sons of Ham' for the coming season and will feature Al. John's beautiful ballad. "In the Golden Dawn." —Eddie Forber, the well-known acrobat, formerly of the team of Furbur and Davis, died here last week after an illness of fifty weeks. Mr. Furbur leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss as he was a gentleman little performer. "Sons of Ham" begin rehearsal Sept. 8. --- Notes from the 'A Rabbit Foot Co.'—"All the members of this company have unanimously agreed that the Rabbit's foot is truly a lucky charm. Our success this season is nothing short of phenominal. This show is turning away people nightly and the best of all making good everywhere. In Thomasville, Ga, Balnakeboro and Quintas the people came in the rain At Columbus and Talledega, Ga., we needed two tents instead of one, to accommodate the people. The ghost has appeared every week and Mr. Chappelle does not owe any one a single penny. He and his staff have worked hard and he has spent a lot of money without a murmer but is now reaping the benefit of the same. The most wonderful part to look at is that the show is managed entirely by Mr. Chappelle, ably assisted by D Ireland Thomas. Our advance agent, John Hamilton is also colored and we can proudly say this is the only colored show in America that is owned and managed exclusively by colored people." The success of the "A Rabbit's Foot company has been so great that Mr. Chappelle has decided to put out a No. 2 company under the management of D Ireland Thomas. This will require a full company of musicians and performers. Watch for big ad in the Freeman. Some certain "knockers" declared that the show would not last but they are badly mistaken as we are getting ours. Much credit is due Mr. Chappelle as well as his merrited sucess. The following people are now with the show: Arthur, 'Happy' Howe, the only Southern rival that Billy Kersands has. Billy and Estella Johnson, who are truly an up-to-date team; Will Goff Kennedy, R. L Gilchrist, Andy Williams, the frog man; Geo. McDaniels; S. E Dodd, who has charge of the band and orchestra; D. Ireland Thomas, Lewis Williams, Wm. Thomas W. H. Means, Billy Johnson, Charley Scott, S. E Dodd, Will Thompson. Will Goff Kennedy, Will Hampton, R. L Gilchrist, Arthur Saunders and Son Payne. ```markdown ``` The following letter was received from Col. Chas. B Hicks, a well known oldtime minstrel, who takes exceptions to utterances of a Freeman correspondent: Soraybaya Java, June, 17, 1902. Mr. Editor:—Some friends has mailed me a copy of your paper. It has been my good luck to have started my career from the "Hoosier capital" 37 years ago and have many pleasant memories of the same. I was much pleased to receive your paper but must say I am unable to understand how Mr. McCorker got his ideas of the performers he writes about. Your paper has been misplaced or I would renew his article thoroughly having been a pioneer of Negro ministrelsy in America. From Indianapolis, in 1855, started the first company of genuine Negro ministrelsy that had been successful in tour ng America-The Original Georgia Ministrelsy, who sailed for England in August of 1886 and there is not a member of that company to-day in ministrelsy. At some future date I will send you a detail of their career and its influence in making history for the African race but for the present, Mr. McCorker writes of that great artist, Kersands, that which reflects discredit upon him as a comedian and one of the most original the world has ever seen. Very few men can jump the chasm that separates buffoonry from comedy. I have never seen in any of the other comedians and I have seen a few-the personal magnetism, the abundance of animal powers of penetration to judge him. Essentially a man behind the footlights gifted with a keen sense for his surroundings, a profound knowledge of human nature he carried a 1 before him. It is the presence of such qualities that serve to ensure him the lasting favor, as I knew him in the days of long ago. Well do I remember the first time I saw him (thanks to McCorker for recalling it) at Jake Berry's Cellar Music Hall, Broadway and Prince street. New York bulled as "Cudge the Wonder," admission ten cents, doing the "essence of old Vinginny" when two blocks away, at 444 Broadway, the creator of that dance M. xtion, was performing the same; both good I was enroute to England with the "Georgias" but it had a lasting impression on me so much so, that upon my return in 1871, I hunted him up and found him doing a double song and dance with Aaron Banks, the team name being Banks and Kersands. They opened with me at the Empire rink, May 1872. Then it was that he commenced a career that placed him in the front rank of ministrelsy. His "Old Juntia" became a household word; his dandy, swell song, "Fashionable Fred" was the talk of New York. We removed to 720-723 Broadway and he was the hit of the show. All the ministrels in the city-there were no less than four companies; Bryant's, Kelly and Leon. Sam Sharpley & Birck Wam bold. Bernard & Backus paid him compliments. Then started a tour of triumph. Such great critics as Murat Halstat of the Commercial of Cincinnati, who styled him the "Emperor of Fun;" J. J. Jennings, of the St Louis Globe Democrat; Holloway, of the Indianapolis Journal; Elmer E. Barron, of the Chicago Tribune; Geo. J. Goodale, of the Detroit Free Press; Peter Robinson of the San Francisco Chronicle; George Burns, of the "Call" who said he was the Jefferson of the Negro race; Col. Hunt, of the New Orleans Picayune, where during the great fireman's parade, with Kersand's minstrel band at its head and Frank Mallory, of the Mallory Bros. as drum major, the great Negro comedian, Kersands flanked by Col. Hunt and Judge Davis, marched at the head of a procession of 200 southern whites, an honor worthy bestowed; these critics all were lavin in their praise. The personal magnetism of the man broke down all the barriers of race prejudice. In Europe such great critics as Clement Scott, of the Telegraph; Augustus Brereton of the "News." E. P. Bianchard, of the Times; J. G. Bailley, of the Pall Mall Gazette and all men of the London dalles added new lustre to his fame. So long as ministrelsy is in vogue, so long will he reign the "King" of Negro comedians. I a man educated by nature. Well I remember during the Heaven Boom at Nibbler's Garden. N. Y. there were a number of comedians; a faction al rivalry sprung up and forced people to take sides; on one side the college bred, highly educated comedians were pitted against the uneducated ones. It was a mere accident that it coming the accident at the same time and their bachelor of the time with their honor as the one and only genuine exponent of his race. There may be others; they have sprung up like mushrooms and zone the same way. There is only one Kersands. The last time I saw him perform he was absolutely at his best. The turns of rancorous hum were as effective as of yore. As a business man he was sadly deficient, naturally superstitious and was the soul of honor; easily led; for one season we Popular-Sentimental and Coon Songs Ma Mississippi Lou. Geo. S. Pelzer. 50c My Liza Ann. J. E. Pearce. 50c I Love My Licorice Baby. M Gumble. 50c The Shirt Waist Man. J. E. Pearce. 50c The Belle of The Blue. " " 50c In Kentucky-(poem) by Hon. J. H. Mulligan; music by F. L. Bristor. 50c Papa's Baby Boy. D. L. Isaace. 50c In the Mountains of Kentucky She and I. J. E. Pearce. 50c I Wish We'd Never Met. M. H. Rosenfeld. 50c There's No Other Girl Like You. M. Gumble. 50c You Don't Have to Go Until Ten (Words and music by the celebrated colored song writer). Iowen M. Lawson. 50c Any of the above sent upon receipt of 25 05NTR. Correspondence with profes- sionals solicited. Address DEPT B. THE GEO. B. JENNINGS CO. 105 and 107 West 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 ARTIST. Managers wishing this Great Act, address WILLIE SHIELDS care of The Freeman. Stage sitting made especially for act by Ed. Vanweyk, Cincinnati, O. Bandmaster Honolulu Coon Co., ELGIN. ILL. 15 good Performers that can sing and dance. Also 12 Creole girls or imitations for entertainers. Also would like to hear from a good Piano Player that reads at sight. Address letters to GRAND PALACE THEATRE, 10 to 16 West Broad Street, Savannah, Ga. W. H. STILES, Proprietor. Wanted Performers and Musicians, both Male and Female Immediately...to take the places of Boozers and Masher. All kinds of performers—Musicians that double—for A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY CO., under Canvass. We are turning people away every night. Will send tickets to any part of world. State lowest salary and be ready to join on receipt of wires. If known to me wire. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, as per route in Freeman. 117 N: 8th Street, ST.LOUIS MO. Elevator Boys uniforms Coachmen uniforms Bell Boys, Livery, Etc., uniforms Bell Boys, Livery, Etc., uniforms they of his and his family. FLAWD UNIMPAIR TOLIBILI. were partners and the anxiety of that is not a pleasant memory. I bought him out at the end of the season. There was a divergency of opinion regarding our next season and we had a bitter fight all through the season on the road and have not met since 86, but, in this far away land I bear no malice. As a performer, there's none better and in saying this I am not deprecating any of the present day comedians. I am simply proving I am not of McCorker's opinion. Yours. CHAS. B. Hicks. --- Notes from Manara's Big Minstrel Carnival:—Business continues good; no complaints from management and everybody is well. Our first part opens with a big chorus and we never fall to receive to receive applause. Geo. Tchnner our premier comedian always has something to please his audiences with. J. R. Johnson sends regards to Geo Moxley, Billy Young and other friends. Our first part closes with an octette. H D Coleman and J. R. Johnson, Mrs Lizzie Moppin, Miss Lizzie Taylor, Morgan Prince, Jack Watkins Hillard Brewer and Joe Pleasant: Our ollo contains many new and novel features. Our last act leaves an everlasting smile on the faces of all. Lizzie Taylor sends regards to Mrs. Bertha Stone and Mrs. Jessie Dudley. Sydney Pullum sends regards to all friends and says he is still holding his own. Prof W. C. Handy's concert band has received many flattering press notices. His program always pleases and on account of the excellency of his 33 WRITE FOR ESTIMATES...... that night hearing had music the management features his band concerts, with practically no parades. Our orchestra also deserves much praise. W. B. Taylor had the misfortune to loose his grandmother, aged 106 at Henderson, Ky. ... Napoleon Johnson writes from the Big Minstrel Festival—"Owing to the late arrivals, etc, the past week, the base-ball teams have been unable to do much practicing but at this writing captain Campbell has ordered them out and in a few days they will be in trim again. During our Memphis engagement a dance was given in honor of the company-at Church's park. Our head quarters was at Ashford's and all report a good time. Clarence Powell is still a favorite He received a large bouquet of flowers at Hot Springs. The band is a great feature and another soloist has come forth in the person of W. M Fletcher. L B. Herndon sends regards to Lacy. Henry Perry says "Hello, Rob Davis: write." The Campbell Bros. sends regards to Gideon. Deadunes and the Students R C Logan sends regards to all friends Simpson and Pittman have one of the finest sets of instruments in the business. --- Notes from Mahara's Northern Minstrels: We have been very successful so far this season. Our composed of 36 people Bert Delo Leo is leader of our band of 16 pales. Rufus Haywood is leader of orchestra of ten. Both of these departments are in excellent condition and the show goes big everywhere. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE MIDDLE STATES AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY EXPOSITION..... Interesting Show at First Regiment Armory for Benefit of Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People, Chicago. PORTERS OR Egyptian Silk Sham DRINKING TEA AND TELLING STORIES OF THE OLD PLANTATION. The Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition now in progress at the First Regiment Armory is a strong illustration of what the Negro can do when given the benefits of education and free labor competition with his fellow white man. There may be features to the exposition that are crude, not rounded out as a white man would turn an exhibit of his own progress, but not withstanding this there are features to the exhibits, individual showings, that are not alone entertaining, b.t inspiring The brighter side of the black man's life is given with more than ordinary force. Special exhibits of the Paris exposition, of Charleston and Buffalo have been brought together with some things that are wholly new, and they offered as the best kind of evidence of the ability of the law-abiding, thinking Negro to not only do for himself, but to create. It has been a bitter criticism of the Negro since the best days of Legree and the worst hours of Uncle Tom that he could not take the initiative. Mr. Washington has disputed this criticism with telling effect. This Middle States exposition sustains his words. If one has not seen Tuskegee the First Regiment work is worthy of inspection. The purpose of the exposition is just about the same as Mr. Washington's—well told in this statement of a clever colored boy: "I've heard lots of black men talk. All of them 'cept Mr. Washington, teaches the black man how to die. Mr. Washington teaches him how to live." The exposition shows how he has been ling along certain lines. 000 Aside from this there is another good reason why the exposition should have cordial support. Its proceeds are to be devoted to the benefit of the endowment fund of the Home for Aged and Infirm IMPORTERS OF Egyptian Silk Shirts DRINKING TH Colored People of Chicago This institution has struggled for many years to maintain an independent financial standing. Its work is that of caring for those whom age, disease or accident have permanently incapacitated for work. it has always been honorably conducted and deserves better support than it has had. 000 James Hale Porter is the director-general of the exposition, which opened the Armory doors Thursday evening, with the assistance of President Roosevelt, who touched an electric button at Oyster Bay, and Mayor Harrison, who was personally present. Mrs. J. S. Snowden and Joseph L. Friendman are secretaries. A. C. Harris is chairman of the executive committee and Mrs. Agnes Moody is chairman of the woman's committee. There is an adderian committee composed of George Leininger, chairman; Wm. C. Dever, W. C. Knester, F. A. Hart and Charles Alling. The State Commissioners interested in the exposition work are: J. R. A. Crossland of Missouri, D. Angustus Straker of Michigan, Shelton M Minor of Wisconsin, Mrs. Julia B. Hudifin of Iowa, James Hill of Mississippi, Anthony Overton of Kansas William King of Lake Charles, F. L. M. Gee of Minnesota, Professor Harrison of Tennessee, W. Pratt Annis of Kentucky, Ralph Tyler of Ohio, Charles W. Newton of Georgia, John Mitchell of Virginia, W. H. Coleman of North Carolina J. M. Batchman of Illinois, E. T. Coltman of California, P. F. Williams of Mississippi. Other notables are connected with the exposition work and in furthering the cause of showing what an industrious and capable Negro can do surrounded by the best environment. 000 Mrs Moody's corn kitchen is certain to attract a great deal of attention. This is the identical corn kitchen which was so conspicuous and succesful at the Paris exposition, where Frenchman, German, Spaniard, Italian, Austrian and Russian were initiated into the mysteries of corn cake, "Johnny" cake, corn fritters, corn bread, waffles and so on. It is not generally understood that the corn propaganda in Europe two years ago, made through the kitchenes of the kind maintained by Mrs. Moody, did more for the American corn product than anything ever done for it before. Europe has approached the corn --- THE FESTIVAL left corn severely alone. Mrs. Moodv's work done by hand. Thus is the work kitchen, as set up in Paris, crated-lit. of an artifice and requires no small de- kitchen furitively, shyly, doubtfully Europe has not been a corn-eating country. It has fed on rye and wheat and left corn severely alone. Mrs. Moody's kitchen, as set up in Paris, created lit- the short of a sensation. The newspapers laughed at it and then sent representatives to try its product. Afterward good words were said for corn and more people came to sample Europe—all of Europe that attended the expoition—went away converted so far as the use of corn was concerned. Mrs. Moody, of course, has no corn converts to make in this corn country, but the kitchen itself is a novelty that will be sure to hold attention during the entire progress of the expoition. 000 In one nook there is an old loom—a loom of the days of "before the war." A good many gray-haired white men, on seeing that loom will remember similar ones of the days when they were young. This loom will be worked during the expoition by an old lady 80 years old, an inmate of the Home for the Aged and Infrim. She is to show that she has not lost all her sprightfulness. South Carolina has sent a large collection of plantation relics and also agricultural exhibits. This exhibit will illustrate primitive methods of treating the soil and handling its products before modern machinery came into use, and before slavery was abolished. For the children this will prove an interesting spot because they will see much there that is rapidly passing out of existence, let alone memory. Then beyond there are exhibits of carpenter work, of joining, of farm implements and furniture. All the articles shown have been made by colored men, usually under adverse circumstances, and are illustrative of their creative power. One strong point is brought out in the exhibits of this character, and that is that the idea so often entertained of the Negro being fit only for some kind of servitude is false. Some one of Booker Washington's set asked: "If ten Negroes can make a practical plow, or can bind a book or can design an engine, why cannot twenty and thirty and a hundred? If you grant that this few can, then a thousand, and ten thousand, can. It is only a question of time and education Give the Negro both and his place in the progress of mankind is firmly established." Here are the products of ten or twenty or hundred Negroes—work that is not only skilfully done, but done with taste and accuracy. It is work that a white man might be proud of—creditable in every sense to the designer and builders. Just pass on a little way to A man using a shovel to harvest hay. UNCLE JEREY USING IMPLEMENTS OF THE LONG AGO—THE RICE MORTAR the exhibit from the students of the state colored school of South Carolina—the iron gates and iron set up, iron THE STORE INTERIOR VIEW OF FIRST ARMORY HALL. work done by hand. This is the work of an artificer and requires no small de- LD PLANTATION. gree of intelligence. It is good work and it speaks more for what the Negr can make himself do when surrounded with the most favorable conditions than a dozen volumes would. L. WHITENED BLOUSE GILT EDGE DRESSING BLOUSE BLOUSE BLOUSE BLOUSE PRESENTS COLOR LUSTRE GILT EDGE BLACKS BLOUSE BLOUSE BLOUSE FACES BLOUSE BLOUSE BLOUSE WHITENED BLOUSE BLOUSE BLOUSE Some very capital Negro products that were exhibited at Charleston have been brought North and are certain to attract as much attention here as they did last winter in the South. South Carolina has also sent rice shocks, giving a clear idea of the value and importance of that cereal and the methods employed in handling it. The Roman Catholic school of Rock Castle, Va, has sent wagons made by colored men—wagons that stand as firm and roll as smoothly as any ever made by a white man. There are also dress forms and other odd designs brought out from Negro intelligence. Henry O. Tanner has brought his painting "The Still Hunt" from Paris and it is well displayed. The central figure is that of a lion advancing over a rocky way to its prey, creeping and crawling, preparing for the final leap Mr. Tanner completed his art education in Paris and eventually became a French citizen. This particular painting of his is valued at $5000. Robert Shaw of Fulton street, this city has a model of the old Mississippi river steamboat, the Grand Republic This model was begun July 5 and completed July 19. It is three feet long, two feet scall wide and two feet high. It recalls in every line the happy days of the best traffic on the father of waters, when merchant, statesman and gay women rode from St Paul to New Orleans or St. Louis to Memphis, with oog and toast and a boat life such as has long since passed away. Mr. Shaw is with his own exhibit. The Oak Leaf Club of Chicago has a large exhibit of fancy work made by the club itself. The club is a home organization for sewing and fancy work. Its work and the socials which it gives are all for the benefit of charitable undertakings. The silk bed spread which Miss Gertrude Moore had on exhibition at the Paris Exposition is displayed. This was worked in the hairpin stitch and required eighteen months to make. There are exhibits of railway devices, of which the patents and medals are owned by a company of colored men. In these exhibits is a locomotive fender for saving life. 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It is said that Mrs Francis Phillys, a colored washerwoman of Mabery. Mo. who died recently, left $4,500, which she earned at the wash tub. The first Negro to be graduated from Amherst College was Charles H Moore, of the class of 78. Since leaving college Mr. Moore has been engaged in educational work in North Carolin, his native State. For the past five years he has been at the head of the academic department of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the colored race, at Greensboro. Bishop Derrick was received by Am- bassador Chatee while abroad, had a seat in the House of Parliament and con- sulted by the British government about the South African quation. He witnessed the coronation of King Edward, being granted seats among the clergy, and was shown much courtesy every- where, his color not standing in the way of any reception. A young colored boy of Selma, Ala., has invented an automatic churn and has it patented. 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That part of the well-told story that shows how Berry Hamilton, the faithful and innocent servant, was humiliated and forced to a station of unmerited disgrace, is worth much as an evidence of what the poor Southern Negro has to contend with; but his picture of the demoralization of Hamilton's boy and girl on account of their going to New York is, to say the least, not inspiring. It can hardly be believed that shame and disgrace awaits every young man and woman of the race who ventures into a large city. In this sort of story one gets the idea that the only possibly way for the young men of the Negro race to escape the degrading influences of fast life is to keep out of the large cities and remain in the country towns—or, better still, in the country. It is our observation that the small towns afford as many cases, in proportion to their sizes, of immorality and the kind of life Mr. Dunbar exhibits, as the city. However, the story will be worth reading because it shows a side of the problem not often brought out in such a forceful and vivid manner. The exceptional character of the Purity Books in the Self and Sex Series has so commended itself to the judgement of the International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association that they have requested an edition of 12,000 copies of a reprint of the chapters on the diseases which accompany vice, for the free distribution among the soldiers in the Phillippines, Cuba and other armp posts and through the general secretaries in India, Japan and China, and a friend of the purity cause has contributed the entire amount necessary to pay for this large edition. 000 John Lee Makin, President Makin Advertising Company, Chicago, July, 28, 1902, says: 'In my opinion there is only one American Newspaper Directory. We use it constantly in the work of this agency and I do not know of any two or three, or half a dozen books that could take its place. The movement in the Catholic Church beck to the personal Christ has found its first exemplification in a notable volume on the Life of Christ by Rev. Walter Elliott, the well-known Paulist, whose Life of Father Hecker created such a stir a year or so ago through a faulty translation into the French. Elliott's Life of Christ has been out only two months, and it has already reached its third edition. While it stands for strict orthodoxy, yet it has a great deal that is new in its presentation of the various aspects of the Savior's Life and Teaching. It is issued from the Paulist Fathers' own press, at 120 West 60th Street, New York, and has nearly a thousand line-cut engravings. --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AFTER USING HARTONA TRADE-MARK. THAULE-MARA. BEFORE USING HAR TONA 000 000 000 I'ARM AND HOME The water that flows over a plowed field washes off the most soluble portions of the soil and deposits them in the bottoms of the ditches. When it percolates through the soil to an underdrain the loss is reduced to the smallest possible amount. There is some loss in underdraining water but even this is in great part prevented by having a growing crop on the ground all the time. When wind-breaks in the form of hedges or straight rows of trees are not desirable, a group of evergreens will turn the currents and break the force of the blast. It is well also to note that on the cold side, generally, of course, the North and West is the place to set the very hardiest trees. Among them birch, poplar and willow rank first. The birch is the hardiest of all our trees and may be planted very close as a wind break. One bushel of ashes represents about two and a half tons of dry body wood. Wood ashes contain all the required elements of plant nutrition except nitrogen. One hundred pounds of wood ashes contain sixteen pounds of potash, worth 80 cents; three and one half pounds of soda worth 2 cents; sixty-seven pounds of lime and magnesia worth 8 cents and five and one-fourth pounds of phosphoric acid worth 26 cents. If one had to buy in the cheapest form the manurial material contained in one hundred pounds of ashes, the cost would be $1 16. The fatter a breeding sow is kept the more liable she is to destroy her pigs by lying on them or eating them. Sows left to run wild usually make good mothers and will generally select a good warm place to farrow. It is for this reason that there is so much advantage News Items. Syracuse, N. Y., Special.—One of the prettiest and most enjoyable receptions was given on the 20th in honor of Mrs. E J. Dundee, president of the Woman's Ald Society by Mrs Wm Vanhalter, of 147 Walton-st. Mr. Henry Johnson of the P. O. department, Washington. D C is spending a short vacation here as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith Miss Alice Clary is spending a few days in Rome. F, T. Pell and daughter of E. Washington street are spending this week in Saratoga. Rev. DEFORE. BETAR. The True Acts Quicker. S IT WILL The True Hair Grower and Hair Straightener IS FOUND AT LAST. Cures Dandruff, Tetter, Itch, and all Scalp Diseases at once and forever. Straightens curly troublesome Hair in from 7 to 30 days, without the use of hot irons or any other mediums. When the Hair has become straight, which it surely will if you use GLOSSINE, it will stay straight forever. It will stop the Hair from falling out in 2 or 4 days. It will restore Gray Hair to its natural color in 30 to 60 days. It will grow Hair on the baldest head in from 10 to 40 days. It will improve the hair at once. You do not have to wait. Just as soon as it is applied the Hair will become soft, lustrous, pliant, and wavy, so that you can dress it in any style you wish. It has never failed to straighten and beautify the most obstinate, curly, refractory, troublesome Hair, and will be sure to give you supreme satisfaction. It is good for all kinds of Hair for white or colored, for ladies and gentlemen, children or grown up people, babies, and boys and girls. Good for the Hair, the Mustache, and the Eye-Brows. It is made from roots and herbs and leaves, and is HERE IS A TRUE AND GENEROUS OF JUST READ THIS. Now you must send to us only $ which will sell at retail for 50c agree to use it on your own Ha have commenced to use it) you done for you, they will eagerly receive for same, to compensate with us, and do us all the good y you actually $6.00 worth of go have seen your Hair, they will GLOSSINE. PLEASE DON'T of GLOSSINE and seen its go and acme of all Hair Tonics by JUST READ THIS. Now, here is the glorious opportunity we offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box. Now you must send to us only $2.00 and the very moment we receive the money we will at once send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINE which will sell at retail for 50c. each or $6.00. We exact of you only the following easy conditions, which are easily complied with: 1st. You agree to use it on your own Hair: 2d. Just as soon as you see the improvement in your own Hair (which will be in a few days only after you have commenced to use it) you must talk it up to your friends, showing your own Hair to prove its merits, and, as they will see what it has done for you, they will eagerly buy it. 3d. You are to sell it for no less than 50c. per box, and you are to keep all of the money that you receive for same, to compensate you for your kind efforts in introducing the great remedy in your locality. All we ask is that you act fair with us, and do us all the good you can, by showing the people, white and colored, what GLOSSINE has done for you. REMEMBER, we send you actually $0.00 worth of goods for only $2.00. Why? Because we know it will give you a beautiful head of Hair, and, when the people have seen your Hair, they will buy thousands of boxes. Every one whom you sell a box, white or colored will be a walking advertisement for GLOSSINE. PLEASE DONOT WAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us at once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth of GLOSSINE and seen its good effects you will certainly become our Agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard and acme of all Hair Tonics by the best people of the country, who are sending us hundreds of testimonials daily. To Continental Chemical Co., 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo.: Enclosed please find the sum of $2.00, for which please send me at once twelve (12) of your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE HAIR TONIC, worth 50c, each, or $6.00 in all. In return for this favor, I hereby bind myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to sell all that I do not use at no less than 50c. per package. I also agree not to cut the price under any consideration. And for and in consideration of you allowing me to keep the money that I receive for same, I agree to act as your Agent in the future. But if all that you have told me is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. If from sickness or any other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in the future, I will endeavor to find some one who will take the Agency in my place. 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. in using full blooded boars of improved breeds on large, coarse-boned native sows The progeny secures the good qualities from its sire, with a better constitution and more hardiness than it could secure from a full-blooded pedigree going back through generations which have always had plenty feed and little exercise. The gain from any animal is by the conversion of food into some desired product, and the most valuable animals are those that have the capacity of converting the largest amount of food into a product of some kind in the shortest period of time, but the farmer should utilize the breeds which will accomplish the objects songt. The digestive capacity of each animal offers from the others and a condition for success must be created where they do not exist; breeds must not be depended upon alone as the best breeds are the result of the most favorable conditions. When the fall season ends and the winter work begins the farmer, who must face cold winds, storms, snow and ice, must make a profit at a season when everything depends upon labor and management. There is a smaller variety of food and its quality is changed as the pastureroan no longer assist with its green material, and shelt-r must be provided in order to economize in the food and thus reduce the cost, success being attained only when the producing animals are such as to return a maximum product for the materials continued. It is in the fall when the preparations should be made; so as to be able to give good care after the winter opens. E. P. Lawrence, of Elizabeth N J., former pastor of Bethany Baptist church was in the city last week Mrs E. H McDonald, wife of Porter McDonald of the Bethany Baptist church left for Providence B. R. morning where Rev McDonald will take charge of the only Baptist church of the Miss Amelia M Cromwell is spending her vacation in Rome. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H Clark are sojourning in thita. N. Y. Mrs Henry Smith and Mrs. J H Cloe who are in the hospitals undergoing operations are doing well. Rev GLOS Hair Grower IS FOUND nells Sweeter, and Easi TAKE THE PLACE O WHAT GLOSS GLOSSINE WHAT GLOSSINE WILL DO ER-Not a Bluff to get your money, but a chance to show, here is the glorious opportunity we offer $2.00 and the very moment we receive the each or $6.00. We exact of you only the rer. 24. Just as soon as you see the improvement talk it up to your friends, showing you buy it. 3d. We ask you to sell it for you for your kind efforts in introducing you can, by showing the people, white and black, for only $2.00. Why? Because we buy thousands of boxes. Every one who TWAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Coupon effects you will certainly become ours at the best people of the world, who are s Managing Live Stock 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. E. H. McDonald, of Bethany will preach his farewell sermon Sunday, 31st ulc. The Freeman is on sale at Swerman's barber-shop and Wm A Holders' ice cream parlor, 605 E Washington st. Interesting News Items Shelbyville. Ind., Special:—Mr. Arthur Gray and wife, of Cincinnati, O. was in the city last Sunday the guest of Mr. Arthur Allen on E. Locust, street. Mrs Annie Russell and Mrs. Mattele Paylor are on the sick list Mrs and Miss Lewis, accompanied by H. Starkes, of Indianapolis, was the guest of Mrs Maggis Smith last Sunday. Leonard Grissom and wife of Munce are the guest of his Father in Maplewood. Mr. G. W. Hines was in Indianapolis last week on business Miss Viola Dodd spent Sunday in Greensburg. Mrs Lula Davis has returned home after spending a four week's visit with her brother C. G Alexander, 1498 Pike-east. and her sister Blanle Stafford, in Walkerville. I. U. B. & S. S. Picnic. Garden City, Miss, Special—The Independent United Brothers and Sisters' Society of the state of Mississippi, gave a grand picnic at St. Matthew hall on Aug. 22d and 231. Prof. E. N. Bryant delivered an address in the interest of the Freeman and education. He showed why the education obtained in the public schools of the South proved a failure Rev. J. H Ellis, grand master, and a lover of the race, thinks The Freeman the greatest of Negro newspapers. The society presented him with a year's sub-cription to The Freeman. If the teachers, preachers and societies were more united we could demand more at the ballot box. Let us live to better our condition. Pertinent Personal Paragraphs Houston, Tex., Special—Another colored enterprise has been established here R. T. Andrews has opened a large grocery at 514 Andrews street, where he has broken the record for selling the best goods for the least money. Oscar Reynolds and Bertha Clark were quietly married recently at the home of the bride, Carolina and Jefferson streets. The public schools will open here on the 14th inst. The colored business men of Houston are reaping a rich harvest. The death of Mrs. Sam Childres was a shock to the community. Those who desire to keep abreast of the times should read The Freeman. Neway Paragraphs French Lick Ick Special —Miss Birdie dies Johnson, one of Louisville's society SINE and Hair Str AT LAST. er Applied than Any Ot F ALL OTHER HAIR T INE WILL D we offer you to secure a beautiful head of hair, be offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells a money we will at once send to you 12 exe following easy conditions, which are acce evement in your own Hair (which will be your own Hair to prove its merits, and be less than 50c. per box, and you are to keep the great remedy in your locality. All colored, what GLOSSINE has done for now it will give you a beautiful head of you sell a box, white or colored will be pon and mail to us at once, and after you agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is no ending us hundreds of testimonials daily. NE BEFORE AFTER Hair Straightener ST. than Any Other Preparation. ER HAIR TONICS. WILL DO. so harmless that it can do no injury—not even to a three-day-old baby. Three boxes are sure to complete the treatment, and in most instances one box alone is sufficient. It is very cheap—50c for an extra large size box, or $1.00 for three extra large size boxes, guaranteed a full and complete treatment. You will never have to use more than three boxes. After you have used that quantity your Hair will be in a perfect condition, and you will never have to use any Hair Tonic of any kind again. It is the greatest wonder of the century, and will take the place of all other Hair Tonics now on the market. No one, after once using GLOSSINE, will use any other Hair Tonic, because there is nothing to equal it in the whole wide world. Everybody be they white or colored, old or young, who will only use it, cannot fail to have a beautiful head of long, fine Hair. It is a wonder and as sure as sunrise. Who is it that will let a $1.00 bill prevent them from having a beautiful head of Hair? beautiful head of hair, besides putting money in your pocket. GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box face send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINE stitutions, which are easily complied with: 1st. You Hair (which will be in a few days only after you love its merits, and, as they will see what it has and you are to keep all of the money that you your locality. All we ask is that you act fair GLOSSINE has done for you. REMEMBER, we send a beautiful head of Hair, and, when the people white or colored will be a walking advertisement for once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard of testimonials daily. You+$4.00. 's' Contract. ids, Mo.: your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE yourself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to order any consideration. And for and in consider- ment in the future. But if all that you have told other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in these agreements I hereby bind myself for the it to you. --- belles is visiting here. Miss Francis Evens is the guest of Mrs. Watt Mc Nairy. The Eunohre party given by Mrs. McNairy was the feature of social events. William Davis is one of the leading society young men here and has organized a club here known as 'Tuxedo, to entertain visitors. Capt. Seymore is spending a few days in Louis- ville. James Murphy is on the sick list. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, O. FASHION FROM THE 19TH CENTURY OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. BEFORE AFTER A Rubber Tired $82.50 If this does not interest you write for our catalogue and get prices on pleasure, vehicles of all descriptions. This firm is the only Negro carriage factory in the world. Please mention The Freeman. New Black Goods Mistral Cloth, at 750 a yard, which is as good as any you saw last season at a dollar: 44 inches wide, too. Real Mohair Mistral. at $1 a yard; dependably firm and a yard and a quarter wide. Cheviot, 50 inches wide, good weight and manifestly of pure wool. Fancy skirtings, including screen mesh etamines, hopsackings, etc., are assembled in seemingly prodigal array, prices $1 25 to $3 50 a yard. 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. Harry Bass of Connerville is in the city for a few days. Miss Shores of Lexington, Ky., is visiting Mrs. Lillie Henderson. Mrs. Maria Baker of Chicago is the guest of relatives in the city. Miss Kate Stewart has returned from a two weeks' visit to Chicago. Everybody is going to hear the great Symphony Orchestra concert. The Parker house has again opened its doors to the general public. Mrs. Retta Moss entertained in honor of Miss Patterson of Wilberforce. Rev. Wm. Z. Thomas of Anderson, Ind., was in the city a few days. Don't fail to attend it. What? The great Symphony Orchestra concert. Mrs. Mattle Jackson will leave for Chicago to-day to visit her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Loss Moss and son have returned from a visit to Detroit, Mich. George Reeder passed through the city last Wednesday en route to Keokuk, Iowa. Miss Nellie Hughes has returned to Louisville, Ky., after a visit of several weeks. Miss Clara Coley of Chicago has been very ill at her residence on West 10th street. Miss Cora Christy entertained in honor of her cousin, Miss Ghee, of Richmond, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Godley of Greensburg, Ind., were in the city last Saturday and Sunday. Mr. McCoo of Chicago was in the city last week attending the Thomas-Porter wedding. William Roberts, formerly of French Lick, Ind., has opened an eating house at 224 Indiana avenue. Watch for the date of the great Symphony Orchestra's concert. Prof. A. M. Damon director. Mrs. Sallie Brown and Lillie Hill have returned from Jersey City and other eastern points. Miss Whalen and Miss Clara Fossett of Cincinnati, O., are visiting Mrs. Taylor of Alvord street. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shelton and Mr. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. and Mrs. Harry Taylor have returned from a visit to Chicago. The grandest concert ever given in this city will be under the auspices of the Symphony Orchestra. Rev. M. Coleman, pastor of Allen Chapel, will preach the communion sermon on Sept. 14, at 3 p. m. Miss Louisa Taylor of Jackson, Mich., is the guest of her sister, the Rev. Mrs. M. Coleman, in Arch street. Three elegant unfurnished rooms with both electric and gas lights. Rent reasonable. Apply Freeman office. Mr. and Mrs. John Starling have returned from a delightful ten days' trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto. Miss Effie A. Stewart has returned from an extended visit to relatives in Washington and Vincennes, Ind. Dr. W. E. White and Edward Baxter leave on Monday to attend the B M C. which convenes in New Haven, Conn. Clark Burton has returned from Greenville, O., where he attended the funeral of his mother, Caroline Burton. Rev. Thompson will preach the annual sermon for the barbers at Wayman Chapel Sept. 14 at 3:40 p. m. Good music. Rev. Gilliam, after a two weeks' absence to eastern points in the interest of church affairs, is once more at his charge. Mont Givens, Fred Anderson and Carter Smith are home again after a pleasant stay at the lakes during the summer. Miss Leola Anderson, who has been visiting Mrs. Mattle Jackson for several weeks, will leave for her home in Chicago to-day. Fergus McAustin and wife and his brother, Isaac McAustin, have returned from Chicago and will reside here permanently. Call on Mrs. Irena Franklin for groceries. A nice assorted line at down town prices, 427 W. 12th street. Phone 3159 new. 23-1m Rev. Dr. B. F. Watson returned home from Canada this week. He left at once for Indian Territory in the interest of his church. William Dawson, headwaiter of the Spaulding hotel, Duluth, Minn., was in the city this week shaking hands with his many friends. Miss Genevelve Bagby gave a breakfast Wednesday morning, Aug 27, in honor of Miss Nettie Porter at her home in Tolbert avenue. Mrs. N. A. Smoothers, 515 Indiana avenue, has good lodging rooms, good meals and lunch served at all hours; also ice cream parlor. 1m The members of Corinthian church gave the retiring pastor and wife a reception Thursday evening of last week at the Parker house We will make you photos of groups, your home, floral designs, vehicles, etc. Good pictures. Ivory View Company, 1422 N. Senate avenue. 6-tf Mr. A. E. Manning of the World is home again after a vacation of several weeks in Atlantic City, Richmond, Va. and other places of interest. Prof. R. A. Roberts of Bloomington, and Miss Stella Horner of Terre Haute, Ind., were married last Wednesday. They will reside in Bloomington. Bob Johnson, who has been spending the summer at Wawasee, Ind., returned to the city last Saturday and left on Tuesday for San Francisco, Cal. Mrs. W. Norman Curry gave a delightful surprise party Thursday evening, Aug. 28, in honor of her daughter Maude's twenty-first birthday. A linen shower in honor of Mrs. Nettie Porter, followed by an impromptu party in honor of Miss Porter and Mr. Fred Thomas was given last Thursday evening by Misses Clara Easton and Delila Scott at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Porter in N. California street. Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 E. Ohio street. Trousers, $5 up; suits $18 up. He is now showing an excellent line of imported goods for fall and winter wear. Correct styles; moderate prices; fit guaranteed. Old phone 4121 red. 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 G. Cramer Dry Plate Co. It is Money in Your Pocket to Trade with 601 INDIANA AVENUE Peruna. 60c l Danderine. 19c 35c Briquette Compound. 80c l Briquette Tomic. 35c 19c Hoye 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 10c pint, 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 James Mitchell of 367 W. 15th street, has gone to Dayton, O., to place the iron work on the Arcade now under process of erection in that city. He is employed by Brown & Ketcham. He is a member of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' Union, and worked on the Claypool hotel of this city. Mr. F. C. Duerson was given a nice little birthday surprise by his wife last Monday evening at the Planet hotel. Mr. G. Davis acted as toastmaster, also sang a solo. The party was further entertained with a solo by J. H. Sharp and a talk by G. M. Reese. A repast, finishing with cigars, was the order of the evening. Music by William's orchestra. Mr. James J. Turner, of Providence, R. I., known to his multitude of friends as the "Prince of good fellows," who has been sojourning in the Hoosier capital for several weeks, was inducted into the hidden mysteries of Masonry in Weatherford lodge on Wednesday evening of this week. He says he has a "tired feeling--don't know whether he'll be off or from, but is will now to travel East." Rev. W. H. Chambers will preach his farewell sermon at Jones' Tabernacle Sunday evening, Sept. 7. The young men and ladies of the city are specially invited. The Flanner Guilk will give the first concert of the season at Jones' Tabernacle, Monday evening, Sept. 8 under the management of Miss Dayee Walker. All who are interested in the uplifting of the children and educational work will attend. Will you come? The funeral of Mrs. Ben White, who lived in this city, but whose body was taken to Plainfield for burial, was held in that town last Monday under trying circumstances. As the funeral procession started up a steep hill road on the way to Sugar Grove cemetery the horses drawing the hearse became frightened. The fright was communicated to those pulling a hack, which contained eight people, immediately behind the hearse. The hack was overturned and thrown over an embankment and several received serious injuries. Mrs. Ella Payne of this city, who weighs about two hundred pounds, was thrown violently out of the hack. She was bruised and suffered probably internal injuries. Mrs. Hattie Harris of Plainfield was also severely injured. King of Boot-Blacks. Shoes artistically shined or polished for 5 cents. Private chair for ladies. 138 N. Illinois street. The marriage of Prof. R. A. Roberts of Bloomington, Ind., to Miss Stella Horner cf Terre Haute, Ind., was solemnized Sept 3, at Allen Chapel church, Terre Haute, amidst a host of guests. The happy couple left immediately for Bloomington, where they will be at home to their many friends at 325 S. Dunn street. A very pretty wedding indeed was that of Miss Nettie Porter of this city and Mr. Frederick D. Thomas of Chicago, which was solemnized Wednesday evening, Sept. 3, at the palatial home of the bride's parents in W. Eleventh street, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The bride looked sweetly charming in a beautiful gown of white while the groom never appeared more to an advantage. Amid the well wishes of the throng of guests the happy bride and groom left at a late hour for Chicope, where they will be at home to their many friends. Muncie, Ind., Special.-Services were conducted at the A. M. E. Church Sunday by Rev. Taylor assisted by Rev. Wood; collection for the day $10.75. The K. T. Concise convened in this city Tuesday, visitors from this state, Kentucky and Ohio being in attendance. Mr. Hart of Lima, O., has moved his family to this city. R. Robbins spent Sunday in Fairmont. Miss Mayne Walker of Indianapolis is in the city. Rev. Walker and wife of the capital city spent Friday of last week in Munice; they returned home Friday evening accompanied by Master Marry Robbins. Wallace Johnson who has been a journeying in Michigan and Canada, has returned home for the winter. The Grant Club will give an entertainment Monday evening at the A. M. E. Church for benefit of trustees of said church. This is composed of the Sundae school scholars conducted by the superintendent, F. Rickman. Roberts-Horner. Thomas-Porter. Muncie News Danderine, 19c ..... 39c Pilnaud Hair Tonic, 39c ..... 75c Eagle Milk ..... 15c Mennen's Talcum, 15c 2 for ..... 25c Antrim Ice Cream 10c pint, 20c quart, 80c ags and accuracy in compounding are of the series that will save you money. Remember BLE DUG TORE, e. cor. West Street. A CHANCE For Young Mem. The demands in all parts of this country, and in several foreign countries, for well trained men of our race in the direction of scientific and practical agriculture are so great that this institution is willing to offer exceptional advantages to young men who wish to come here and take either a regular or post graduate course in agriculture. We cannot begin to supply the demands that come to us for trained men in the direction of agriculture. The positions for which these trained men are wanted are those in most every case which pay high salaries. We are especially anxious to get hold of these men, and we are good education before coming here, and are ready to enter upon a thorough course of agricultural training. For further information address, Booker T. Washington, Principal Tuskegee, Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. New Orleans, Sept. 2. -Cotton steady. Sales, 2,70 bales. Ordinary, 7,11-16c; good ordinary, 7,10 bales. New Ordinary, 8,11-16c; good ordinary, 8,4c; good midling, 8,2c; middle fair, 8,9c. Receipts, 2,220 bales; stock, 40,770 bales New York, Sept. 2. -Cotton-Spotted close steady; middling uplands, 8c; middle gulf, 73c. Sales, 775 bales FREE or CASH Medical Treatment. Book 5c st-mps. Box 823, Denver, Colorado WANTED. Names and address of persons suffering from Piles, $10 per unit. J H. Davidson & Co., 108 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill. PRINTER WANTED. An up-to-date printer wanted to take charge of The Major office. Address A. C. Banks, Postell Court, Hopkinsville, Ky. SANTAL MIDY In 48 hours Governorhoa and discharges from the urinary organs, arrested by Santa Midy (Capsules without inconvenience). Price $1.00 of A.I. Purgents or P.O. Box 2081, New York HAIR SWITCHES 59 Congress St., DEFROIT, MICH. [In writing ple se mention The Freeman BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran to do what we say and to be the "best in the world. One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion is judged as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutate person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in any other way. Make the maining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft in all directions. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm. You get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENEE that goes in every one dollar box to make anyone's hair grow long and straight and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of your dollar boxes are worth ten dollars, yet sell as a dollar box. The NO-SHIELD thrown in a letter. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Office money order, express money order or cash, will receive through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want, sent C. O. D. it will come by express. 26c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, send the money or send a box free of charge. Packets of one will no know contents except receive. --- THE MARKET Cotton we cut 22 inches long, short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of 60c buys a pair of black kink hair Braids 16 inches long 80c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Cata logue. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St. BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES $ Money Saved is Money Earned $ To do this Go to Headquarters for Chemicals, for Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, Sundries, CUT PRICE DRUGS AND PATENT MEDICINES Peruna... 60c Kilmer's Swamp Root 35c and... Baldwin Bahrain Compound 69c Mennen's lorated Talcum 15c 1for... Palmes Celery Compound 71c Bailey's lorated Milk 15c S. S. S... 63c Castoria, gentianine 15c Syrup of Figs, genuine 35c Laxative Bromo Quinine 15c 2for... Try for Ice Cream Beds and Sundries, and 40c gallon 8for... We sell Ballard's Ice Cream in bulk, 100 pt, 30 sq. inch, 40% gallon 8for... Prescriptions Carefully and Accurately Compounded by Competent Pharmacist M. HIRSCHBERG IMPORTER OF AND DEALER IN Theatrical, Regalia, Church and Society Trimm 805 NORTH FOURTH ST Write for prices and estimates. We prepared to manufacture on an extensi of the Adcient Knights of Africa. Bella, Church and Society goods. All kinds of Trimmings, Etc., NORTH FOURTH ST.; ST. LOUIS. MO. does and estimates. We are the only House in infrastructure on an extensive scale all trappings and nights of Africa. Theatrical, Regalia, Church and Society goods. All kinds of Gold and Silver, Trimmings, Etc., 805 NORTH FOURTH ST. ST. LOUIS. MO. U S A Write for prices and estimates. We are the only House in the United States prepared to manufacture on an extensive scale all trappings and paraphernalia of the Adcient Knights of Africa. The Foreman Shoe Co. We have your Shoes. Please call and see them. A first-class stock of Shoes and Rubbers always on hand. Fit Guaranteed. The Latest Styles. The Lowest Prices. Don't forget the place when you need footwear. 348 and 350 Indiana Avenue. COTTON BLOSSOM, This buggy is one of the GREATEST enso- man get her into one of these buggies behind a just as well go way, way, back and play check WESTERN CARP This buggy is one of the GREATEST encouragers to matrimony. Let the young or old just as well go way, way, back and checkers the rest of his day. e of these GREATEST encourages 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 COR 709 South 4th Street, ST. LOUIS MO The Indianapolis Mutual Insures against Accidents, Sickness, plan—small weekly payments—bringing kinds of policies. Every one should be and those depending upon you. Rates in office for information, 134 W. New York. BOARD OF Bishop A. Grant, C. M. C. Will s, W. H Furniss, A. E Manning Dr. S. A. Furniss OFFI W. H. Furniss, President. J. M. Ports Thomas Smith, Vice-president. GOLDEN ..INDIANA S INDIANAPOLIS, IND , SEPT The Greatest Live stock, Agricultural, How ever given $35,000 in Cash Prizes. Wednesday and Thursday, September Entries close September 8th GENERAL ADMIN For prize list and information, Address CHARLES DOW Let Us ENTERTAIN Nanapolis Mutual Benefit Act at Accidents, Sickness and Death. Organized by early payments—bringing it within reach of it. Every one should be insured; it is a duty you ing upon you. Rates low. Consult our agent ation, 134 W. New York street. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Vrant, B. F. Watson, J. H. Sweeney, J s, A. E. Manning, Thomas Smith, T ss, Dr.S. A. Furniss, John Puryear, A OFFICERS, H. Furniss, President. A. C. Simms, Secret. J. M. Porter, Treasurer. Thomas Smith, Vice-president. J. H Lott, Attorney. OLDEN JUBILEE ANA STATE I NANAPOLIS, IND., SEPTEMBER 15-18, 1900. Stock, Agricultural, Horticultural, Fine Art and ever given in Indiana. SOUSA and and Thursday, September 17th and 18th, afternoon a ember 5th GENERAL ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. Information, Address M. S. CLAY CHARLES DOWNING, Secretary. ENTERTAIN Your CO The Indianapolis Mutual Benefit Association The Indianapolis Mutual Benefit Association Insures against Accidents, Sickness and Death. Organized on the industrial plan—small weekly payments—bringing it within reach of all. Issues three kinds of policies. Every one should be insured; it is a duty you owe to yourself and those depending upon you. Rates low. Consult our agents or call at home office for information, 134 W. New York street. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bishop A. Grant, B. F. Watson, J. H. Sweeney, J. M. Porter. C. M. C. Will s, A. E. Manning, Thomas Smith, Thomas Ashley. W. H Furniss, Dr. S. A. Furniss, John Puryear, A. C. Simms. OFFICERS. W. H. Furniss, President. A. C. Simms, Secretary. J. M. Porter, Treasurer. Thomas Smith, Vice-president. J. H Lott, Attorney. INDIANAPOLIS, IND, SEPTEMBER 15-18, 1902. The Greatest Live stock, Agricultural, Horticultural, Fine Art and Mechanical Show ever given in Indiana. 425,000 Cd. Sold. SOUTH and his Famous Band $50,000 in Cash Prizes. Wednesday and Thursday, September 17th and 18th, afternoon and evening. Entries close September 8th Exhibitors Tickets $2.00 GENERAL ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. For prize list and information, Address CHARLES DOWNING, Secretary. Let Us ENTERTAIN Your COMPANY WITH A FINE PHONOGRAPH; A MAN TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Costs You Very Little. C. A. BASSLTT Jewelry and Musical Instruments, 213 Indiana Avenue. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Avo Pittsburg, Pa., every aturday Patronize our Advertisers. Copies of The Freeman can be found at D. C. Hills' grocery store. Monroe La., every Saturday. Send $1.50 for a year a subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. WILLIAMS' SHAVING SOAP "The only Soap fit for the Face" LLIAMS' SH WILLIAMS' SHAVING SOAP "The only Soap fit for the Face" writes a U. S. Army officer. The only soap that th is soothing and healing to easy, safe and agreeable. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO. AMUSING "CHANGING FACE only soap that thoroughly softens ing and healing to the face—and makes and agreeable. Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does bring Stick, 25c. Williams' Glycerated Tape Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.) 10c. Luxury Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. Exquisite J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR The only soap that thoroughly softens the beard—is soothing and healing to the face—and makes shaving easy, safe, and agreeable. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Williams' Glycerated Tar (Toilet Soap, 10c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb, 4cc. Exquisite also on tinlet. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. AMUSING "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAMP. COTTON BLOSSOM society goods. All kinds of Gold and Silver immings, Etc., H ST., ST. LOUIS. MO. U S A We are the only House in the United States extensive scale all trappings and paraphernalia The Foreman Shoe Co. We have your Shoes. Please call and see them. A first-class stock of Shoes and Rubbers always on hand. Fit Guaranteed. The Latest Styles. The Lowest Prices. Don't forget the place when you need footwear. 348 and 350 Indiana Avenue. This high grade Runabout furnished with selected hickory wheels, in either 4, 1 or 1 inch. And body 20, 22, or 24 inches wide, fushion and back in any color leather or cloth, and everything complete with anti-raters, shaft, etc. Special price to readers of this paper, steel tires.....$37.25 Special price to readers of this paper, rubber tires.....$50.00 encouragers to matrimony. Let the young or old and a good horse, and if she don't say "Yes" he had checkers the rest of his day. RRIAGE COMPANY Mutual Benefit Association Business and Death. Organized on the industrial singing it within reach of all. Issues three and be insured; it is a duty you owe to yourself States low. Consult our agents or call at home York street. O OF DIRECTORS: Mtison, J. H. Sweeney, J. M. Porter. Nunning, Thomas Smith, Thomas Ashley, Furnies, John Puryear, A. C. Simms. OFFICERS. Sent. A. C. Simms, Secretary. Porter, Screener. President. J. H Lott, Attorney. IN JUBILEE STATE FAIR.. SEPTEMBER 15-18, 1902. Horticultural, Fine Art and Mechanical Show given in Indiana. SOUSA and his Famous Band November 17th and 18th, afternoon and evening. Exhibitors Tickets $2.00 ADMISSION, 50 CENTS. M. S. CLAYPOOL, President, DOWNING, Secretary. AIN Your COMPANY Copies of The Freeman can be found at D. C. Hills' grocery store. Monroe, La., every Saturday. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. AMS' SHAVING SOAP soap fit for the Face"