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It Pays to Advertise in THE FREEMAN Rates Furnished on Application. Subscribe now! THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 37. BUSINESS LEAGUE BUSINESS LEAGUE HOLDS GREAT CONVENTION AT HISTORIC RICHMOND, VA. WHAT 283 YEARS HAVE WROUGHT Loyalty of the Negro to the Leadership of Booker T. Washington Beyond Cavil-Work, not Politics, the Lever that Uplifts-The Proceedings. [By a Staff Correspondent.] Two hundred and eighty three years ago the history of the Negro in America began on the banks of the James river in the state of Virginia. He was then a slave. To-day the descendants of those Negroes again assembled upon the banks of this historic river in the city of Richmond—as bankers, manufacturers, editors, merchants and mechanics, representing every phase of agriculture, industrial and professional life. The dark skinned people who appeared in 1619 were the chained creatures of others, penniness and friendliness. The two hundred delegates who assemble to day are members of the National Negro Business League, representing the best thought and morals of the 10,000,000 souls that now constitute our population. They are educated, distinguished in bearing, comfortably provided with the comforts of life, and have homes of the own, free from a control not of their personal choice, citizens of the greatest republic on earth, and to whose development they have given their full share. This magnificent gathering is presided over by a man who is easily the foremost Negro of the world, whose leadership has been built up by solidity of character which has year after year impressed itself upon the highest and the lowest, from the intrinsic worth has been conceded by the thinkers, the doers and the financiers of the continent. This man, around whom revolves this most useful and practical of all race organizations, is Booker T. Washington—himself the perfect embodiment and therefore the most forceful and convincing advocate of the philosophy he teaches. So thoroughly known has Dr. Washington been that to mention his name is to place the public in touch with his work, and to inculcate the fire of the "Tuskegee spirit." It was his personality that made the Negro Business League possible; it is his superb management that holds it together and makes it a power for good; it is the warm esteem in which he is held that it has won to a standard the real leaders of the race. The meetings in Richmond August 25, 26 and 27, were the most successful, the most enthusiastic of the series because the plan of organization was cumulative in idea, and built from the ground up—because it followed the same line of scientific growth that characterized the growth of Dr. Washington himself—prove the value of a cause and then give it a demonstration so practical that those who sofft at first remain to pray for its prosperity. As Dr. Washington grew upon the nation so has the League itself taken root and is growing. The Richmond gathering, lead by Dr. Washington, and permeated with a sincere admiration for the work to which his life is consecrated, sent out an influence that will tell upon the future of the race in an oral way, but the man who came to see what the organization meant, returned full of zeal, encouraged by the interchange of experiences, bringing out the importance of small beginnings, to go to their homes and work with even greater earnestness to so improve their places of business that they may make a report at the next meeting that will compare favorably with the best. The plain talks of the president has had a wonderful effect upon the younger delegates and visitors, as close observation has so enabled him to reach their inner life as to make each feel that his own case is under consideration, and that as he owes a filial duty to his parents, he owes better results to the race's knowledge champion, Booker T. Washington. The man who merely talks or who lives by giving advice to others how to get along without getting along himself, had no place in this meeting of workingmen, and that more than all other features, stamped this convention as far above the average gathering devoted to the solution of the race problem. To sum up, the third annual meeting of the National Negro Business League may be said to have accomplished the following definite results: first-it has taught the American people. white and black, that the Negro can make and is actually making a place for himself in the world of business. Second—It is teaching the Negro that there is no royal road to success, and that citizenship can be fully acquired along no line save that of hard and intelligently applied labor. Third—That no race can compete with any other race that does not strive to perform similar service in a superior fashion, and that the color line is emphasized by condition rather than complexion. Fourth—It has given a positive rebuke to those who hold national conventions for the purpose of making speeches and grinding personal axes to be used for political adveance. Fifth—It has taught the Negro that despite our retrogression in political influence, there is another open door through which an even brighter career may be found, and that lost ground can be regained by the development of character, land ownership and power at the bank. Sixth—It has taught us the folly of begging the white race for employment along lines of industry that we can supply for ourselves by sensible combinations of capital and a united support. Seventh—It has stimulated the Negro to diversify his occupations that each branch can serve the needs of some other branch of the race, and keep Negro money among Negroes. It has convinced the opponents of industrial education that the teaching of manual dexterity, trades, etc., is an aid rather than a detriment to the devotees of the so-called higher education, and that too by the presence and testimony of a large per cent of college graduates and professional men who are also business factors or artisans. Eighth—It has supplied an unusually fine opportunity for intelligent men to get together in a semi social way, to cultivate personal friendship and to illustrate the progress of the race toward the high society plane. Ninth—It has taught us all that the Southern Negro can succeed in spite of the rankest of race prejudice, that the best citizens respect energy and capacity wherever found, and that a national convention of youthful Negroes can find a welcome even in the hotbed of the late Confederacy. Tenth—It has demonstrated beyond cavil that the strong men of the Negro race accept the leadership of Booker T. Washington, and endorse his work as the most practical plan for the permanent uplift of the race. THE MEETING IN DETAIL, THE third annual meeting of the National Negro Business League was called to order at noon Monday, August 25, by Rev. W. F. Graham, pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist church of Richmond, who welcomed the organization to the city. After a fervent invocation by Rev. G. B. Howard, of Pittsburgh, the formal address of welcome on behalf of the Negro Business League of Richmond, was delivered by Mr. Giles B. Jackson. He explained that Governor A. J. Montague would be unable to fill the place on the program expected owing to unavoidable absence from the city, but that the Governor would send a letter during the day. He states that the mayoralty of the city had been turned over to him for three days and he therefore tendered the League the freedom of the great capital of the Old Dominion. Dr. R. Emmett Jones in a speech full of wit and logic welcomed the delegates on behalf of the professional and business men of Richmond, while Mr. W. P. Burrell, secretary of the True Reformers, ably performed a similar mission for the local organizations, concerning which he gave some exceedingly valuable statistics. Appropriate responses were made by Mr. J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, and Rev. W. R. Pettitord, president of the Penny Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala. Important announcements and suggestions were made by President Booker T. Washington, who had assumed the chair at the conclusion of Dr. Graham's remarks. He hoped the visitors would employ the time between sessions to inspect the business places of the people of Richmond and take note of all inspiring evidences that might be found. CONTINUED ON SIXTH PAGE. Notable. Newsv Nukgets. Mound City, Ill., Special—Mrs. Lockie Lee is very sick. Mr. Venerable and little Lena Baker are convalescing. Non Lee was called to Gibson, Tenn., by the illness of his father. Mrs. Fannie Rowland has removed to Paducah. Miss Annie Talley, of Paducah, is visiting Miss Bertha Smith. Mrs. Margaret Brown and Miss Annie INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1902. PROF. ALEXANDER ARMANT From's stand point of thorough training and equipment Prof. Alex Armant has placed before the world, the greatest Negro organization of the period. Mr. Armant is director of 100 music ans Sixty of these constitute his marvelous military brass band. Forty are used in his matchless orchestra which is now engaged at the M S & M V. Exposition. The versatility of Mr. Arant's programme makes his organization very Bolen attended the Freewill Baptist convention in New Madrid, Mo., last week. Mrs. Josie Bailey is having her property repaired. Wilson, father of Fate Baker of Mounds, is visiting him this week. The Old Settlers' reunion will take place on the 19th. The Freewill Baptist conference convened in this city on the 10th, bringing a large number of ministers and delegates. Each session was well attended and a great deal of business transacted. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Perryman visited in Hodges Park Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Douglass, of Hodges Park, Mrs. Henrietta and Miss Josie Douglass, of St. Louis, were guests of Mrs. and Mrs. J. F. Perryman this week. Wm. Hughes, who has been employed in Census department at Washington, D.C., the past year, is expected home soon. Misses Verna Price, Ada Butler, Irene Craig, Florence Johnson and John Allen, have employment in the county schools. A number of our people attended the Cairo carnival. School began Monday with a good attendance in each room. A new county jail will be erected in the near future. Mrs. Rachel Chambers and her daughter Savannah, who have been visiting in Memphis, Tenn., have returned home, Louvenia, the 4 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adams, died on the 6th after a long illness. Excursion Train Wrecked. Birmingham, Ala., Special—An excursion from Greenville, Miss., to this city was wrecked on the Southern, and quite a number of lives were lost and many injured. The daughter of Mrs. Calvert is ovalescing. Mrs Ella C. What is suffering from malaria. The C. M E. church has been conducting a successful revival. The Baptists will hold their convention here this month. A large attendance is expected. Dr. Brown and family have moved to Chicago. A Good Man's Demise. West Superior, Wis., Special. -The Rev, F. D. Hale, after a short illness, died on the 2d inst. Although it was known that his malady was incurable, his death was none theless a shock to the community. His funeral was held on the 4th and the largest congregation that ever assembled in the church was present. The services were conducted by Presiding Elder H. H Thompson, assisted by Revs. Ransom, Anderson and Pope. Deceased was born in Troy, O. 31 years ago, attended school in Cleveland popular. From a standard classic, the wielder of the baton by one magical wave in the air turns his strains into the glorious melody of some popular air. changing from one to another in grand medley. Mr. Armaut is 35 years old and has been a musician all his life, practically since he was seven years old. He started his musical career as a pianist. The accompanying photograph is a good likeness of the man in question. and graduated from Wittenburg College. He was a bright young man of excellent habits and was beloved by all acquaintances. His remains were carried to Springfield, O., for burial.—A concert was given at the A. M. E. church last week by the best local talent which was quite a success. The feature was the singing of a quartette of the hotel boys. Refreshments were served after the exerciises. The Golden K'er club is now under the exclusive management of Billy Nichols. When you desire a first class meal don't forget the little Delmonico restaurant. It is surprising to note that with so many colored voters in this town there is not the least political recognition accorded them. The Negroes are dead politically. Comment on "Leopard's Spots." Comment on Leopards Spots. Rev. H. A. Merrill, manager of Fisk Jubilee Singers was a very pleasant and entertaining visitor to the Freeman display office last Saturday afternoon at the Middle States and Mississippi Exposition Chicago. His account of his various experiences through out the country as manager of this quartette was intensely interesting. To hear this venerable old white gentlemen speak of his many defenses, thrust upon his incidental to his intimacy, in protection of those under his charge indeed unfolds a plaintive tale. In discussing the Leopard's Spots, a book recently plubished, outrageously denouncing the Negro, he scored the author in the most drastic terms as being a cowardly attempt of unprovoked defamation. The Rev informs me that on the last day of August the quartette stood over the grave of John Brown and delivered a very beautiful program of songs in eulogy to the grand old martyr. A book has just been finished by Rev. Merrill which might soon be published in the Freeman serially. The synopsis given was strong and is sure to create a furrere in the world of literature. His sermons as pointed out in the story are in many respects similar to those voiced in Chestnut's "House Behind The Cedars." Considering the attention Chestnut has attracted to himself by this book, it is interesting to comment on what the people are going to say about such a lash coming to the white race in the hands of a white man. J. D. HOWARD. Happenings at Selma. Selma, Ala., Special—A. D. Harrison of Louisiana, who has been visiting his mother's family in this city, has returned home after a pleasant stay of a week. Rev. W. T. Coleman was able to fill his pipit on the List of Angust much to the delight of his large congregation. The different clubs of the First Baptist church are doing a fine work. Much good is being accomplished. Too much cannot be said of Mr. Coleman-Miss Katie McFadden is sick at her home in West Parkman street. This charming young lady's host of friends are anxiously awaiting for the return of her health and to see her at her Sunday-school class again. J. L. G. says Robbins is singing. Elijah Boswell has accepted the position of stock clerk with the Lepper Bros. This is a white firm and shows that the better class of colored young men are recognized by their opposite class. We hope this firm will receive a good patronage from our race. We have barbershops, grocery, drug stores blacksmith, bicycle and wood shops giving employment to quite a number of our people. What we need now is a dry goods, millinery and shoe stores to give employment to our young ladies. I hope the people of Selma will give this their earliest attention. Church and Society News. Muncie, Ind, Special.—Sunday was rally day at the A. M. E. church, at which time the clubs were expected to report the money raised for remodeling the church, which commenced Tuesday of last week. Bishop Grant and Elder M. Coleman attended quarterly conference Friday, conducted by Presiding Elder Lewis. Mrs. Henry White and Dan Francis spent Saturday in Indianapolis. A number of Munce citizens, with the Eagle band, spent Sunday in St. Joe, Mich. Miss Mae Stokes has returned from an extended visit to Richmond, Ind. Robert Newan is home from the Lakes. A surprise party was given at the Beecher Hart, in honor of his sister, Cecilia, Friday evening. Rev. G. Alexander McGuire. The Rev, G. Alexander McGuire, rector of St. Thomas's church, Philadelphia, the oldest colored Episcopal church in the United States, is in Indianapolis, the guest of St. Phillip's mission, the colored mission of St. Paul's church. His Philadelphia church is 109 years old. It has 450 regular communicants, twelve guilds and a vested choir or forty voices. The church property is worth $100,000 and is situated in the business district. It has an indebtedness of $2,000. The Rev, Mr. McGuire is a native West Indian and was educated for the ministry at Mico College, Antiqua, British West Indies, and at the Theological Seminary at St Thomas, Danish West Indies. He came to this country in 1893 and has held charges at Cincinnati, Richmond, Va., and Philadelphia. There are about 200 Episcopal churches among colored people in the United States, with about 13,000 regular communicants. They have two industrial schools where an academic and normal branches are taught. There are 106 colored ministers and deacons two of whom have been ordained bishops, the Rev. Theodore Holly, now bishop of Haiti, and Samuel Ferguson, in charge of Liberia. There are also two colored archdeacons. The church is rapidly growing among the colored people. The Protestant Episcopal church appropriates $80,000 annually for the benefit of colored churches. -Indianapolis News. Public School Opening. DeSoto, Mo., Special. Our public schools opened on the 8th with a large attendance The new principal, Wm. Cherry, is a middle aged man, pious, unassuming and a product of Lincoln Institute. For school books and supplies, boys' suits and shoes, call on Dave Johnson. Everything kept in stock that is usually found in a first class store. Pertinent Personal Paragraphs. French Lick, Ind., Special.—The French Lick hotel waiters looked swell in their new uniform Sunday, consisting of a white jacket with black buttons, a long apron, standing clothing, black pants and patent leather shoes. Capt. Wm. Jones and James Cunningham are on the sick list. All delinquent members of the Old Orders are requested to meet at the club rooms to-day and settle their accounts or they will be suspended and fined $10. Emmet Walker is suffirring from a cold. Henry Williams leaves for Louisville to day. Oscar Edland was in Louisville last week. Worthy Praise. HUMBOLT, TENN., Aug. 13, 1902. Dear Sir—included please find an order for renewal of my subscription for another's reading, instruction and racial inspiration. Success to you in the work you are doing for the race, which I pray, will do much toward saving the masse of our men from the rope flames and self-extermination. B. X 123 I. H. WELCH. THE PROD IS USED! THE PROD IS USED! HENDERSON GORED THEORETICALLY BY JONES. THE LEAK EPISODE ONCE MORE! Henderson Manipulates the King's English, a Fine Reasoner and Acute Logician, but Unreasonable in his Statements-A Forcible Argument. EDITOR FREEMAN:—I see that Dr. J. M. Henderson has written you concerning a letter (open letter) that I wrote him some time ago. I thank you kindly for publishing his letter, so that I and the public might see what he said about my letter. I trust you will allow him to see this letter, for I want to be fair. The reading public readily acknowledges Dr. Henderson as one of the ablest writers of the race. He is an able manipulator of the king's English, a fine reasoner and an acute logician; hence the less occasion for appearing illogical in his defense or unreasonable in his statement. I have never contended that the Publication board acted wrong in removing Dr. Leak. Dare any man to point to a single utterance of mine, verifying it. I have all along contended that Leak's election was one of the mistakes of the general conference; but that his present predicament, in my judgment, was the result of foul play. I must still be convinced to the contrary. Now notice Bro. Henderson's unfairness: I said in my open letter (upon the honor of a man) that Leak had "never uttered a word to me about this miserable affair, pro or con." Yet Bro. Henderson said in reply that "possibly the lion" (Leak) had given me a "private exhibition." But let the Leak matter drop. No man in the connection is more able to take care of himself than Dr. Leak. Dr. Henderson takes up considerable space in the attempt to ventilate the situation in Tennessee, and in doing so he again misrepresents me. He says, "If Jones is correct in his assertion that Dr. Davis is laid on the shelf and has no further ambition than that of receiving a complimentary vote, there that end." Dr. Henderson knows that I said no such thing. In fact, I "asserted" nothing. I did say "I don't think that Tennessee could consistently oppose his (Chappelle's) election. I don't think that Dr. Davis will announce himself for that place either in 1904." I mean that yet. Knowing the keen sightedness and look-aheadedness of Davis as I think I do, his announcement for Chappelle's place in 1904 would be a genuine surprise to me, provided Dr. Chappelle stands for reelection. We Tennesseeans are usually slow to rush into things, but when we show our hand, we go in to win. If the odds are too strong against us we quietly bide our time. We are not anxious to either make a spectacle of our little Davis, or to turn a man down like Chappelle who is doing such herculean work for the connection. So far as being opposed to Dr. Davis is concerned, let Dr. Chappelle loosen his grasp upon the Sunday School Union, even in 1904, and if Davis wants it, Tennessee's delegation will have to be reckoned with before any other man will have a walk over to get it. Now, I am surprised to read from my friend Henderson the following words: "He Jones) puts forth the assertion that there are two bishops who intend to ask to be retired." I wonder if Henderson know what the word "assertion" really means. If he does, then he knows that he has "serted" what is not true. These are my words: "There is some talk about a certain supernatural relation, but I don't think Chappelle and his friends will attempt to force any such thing, or are taking of doing so." Then Henderson administers an injunction that 'Dr. Jones should be sure of the accuracy of his assertion' He migt with propriety take that lecture to himself. And when he is discussing men and measure to the point and not talk in the air. No, I have never "asserted" that Dr. Davis has no further ambition than to receive a complimentary vote for the episcopate. I have never committed Dr. Davis and the Tennessee delegation to Chappelle on the good judgment. I have only speculated on the good judgment of Dr. Davis, the business sense and integrity of Dr. Davis, who has adopted this state as his home. Mr. Editr, please inform Dr. Henderson that the proper way to answer a correspondent is to keep the article before him; be careful not to misquote, and above all don't misrepresent things. J. A. JONES. Washington C. H. Ohio, Special—Mrs. Day, wife of Mr. Day, the Main street barber, is visiting friends in Mansfield. Master Raymond Johnson who has been very sick, is slowly improving. Richard Lucas, one of the old pioneers of Fayette county, is very dangerously ill at his home on the Greenfield pike, and little hopes are entertained of his recovery. He and his aged wife live alone in their humble home and are worthy objects of charity. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacenic Colleges. Thirty-fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College $70. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., CAPIST UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS, IND. The Baptist University of Indiana's institutions: Normal, Theological, Music institution is to give education, common business to our people both old and new, is to meet the great demand of students, for a higher grade of studies that maintain in our midst a center from which to benefit mankind; to build up, fashion, electrically and morally, for the higher national views. For this school or for further particulars, write C. PATTON, 1114 N. Missouri Street. GE-Collegiate including classical scientific; Industrial, including agriculture, carpentry, Young women's dormitory. Young men's and electric lighted. Total expense for tuition and tution only $88. Location ost healthy and full information, address REV. R. W. McGRANAHAN, Prep Uniform Tailoring 8th St. ST. LOUIS -DESIGNERS AND MAKERS OF- IF FOR EVERY DESCSRIPTU Uniforms and THE BAPTIST AT INDIANA The first session of "The Baptist University, 29th, with four departments: Normal, Musical, industrial and business to our officers of this institution is to meet and the adjoining states, for a higher grade the common schools; to maintain in our wholesome influences to benefit mankind men and women, intellectually and morally regard to denominational views. Persons desiring to enter this school or for J. C. PATTON, 1114 KNOXVILLE COLLEGE--Collegiate inc. Theological: Normal; Music; Industrial, including and Electrical work. Young women's dorm. All buildi gs steam heated and electric lighted heat, light, furnished room and duction only $88. September 30. For Catalogue and full information REV. & W. St. Louis Uniform T 117 N. 8th St, DESIGNERS AND UNIF OF EVERY D College Uniforms THE BAPTIST UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS, IND. The first session of "The Baptist University of Indiana" will open September 29th, with four departments: Normal, Theological, Musical and Dressmaking. The object of this institution is to give education, common, normal, theological, musical, industrial and business to our people both old and young. The aim of the officers of this institution is to meet the great demand in the state of Indiana and the adjoining states, for a higher grade of studies, than those furnished in the common schools; to maintain in our midst a center from which may spread wholesome influences to benefit mankind; to build up, fashion and develop young men a d women, intellectually and morally, for the higher vocations of life with cut regard to denominational views. Persons desiring to enter our for further particulars, will write to the President, G. C. PATTON, 114 N. Miss, url Street, Indianapolis, Ind. 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Location ost healthful. Next term begins, on address McGRANAHAN, President, Nashville, Tenn. tailoring Company ST. LOUIS, MO D MAKERS OF— ORMS ESCSRIPTION and Equipment 117 N. 8th St.. St., Louis, Mo. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Bettie Cole, James Thorton, Sandford Evans, James O. Jackson, Rev. M. E. Merchant, Andrew Jones and many others whose names do not appear. It is the object of the agent to have it in every colored home in Washington. Rev. M. E. Merchant has bought a newspaper outfit, and will launch a paper here soon. Success to Bro. Merchant. Sandford Evans has been employed as clerk at the P. and D. bank. Mr. Evans is a young man of rare ability, having at one time been professor at Wilberforce University, and is eminently qualified to fill any position. The Emancipation celebration to be held on the 22d promises to be the best we have ever had. Prominent among the speakers who will take part are Rev. Dr. Newsome of Wilmington. President Jones of Wilberforce University and Hon. H. M. Danghetter. George Harris of Circleville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson. Miss Lula Anderson is very sick at the home of her mother in Temple street. L. J. Robertson, the barber, of Findley is expected home soon on a visit. G. W. Stag has bought property in English addition. Mrs Lizzie Harris of Circleville is the guest of Mr and Mrs. Ferguson. Mr. Harry Ferguson and wife are in Columbus attending the State Fair. Interesting Georgia Items. Columbus, Ga., Special.—The many friends of Tom Howard, the popular peanut man, will be pained to learn of his death. He died Aug. 20 after an illness of two weeks. He had an opportunity to examine himself carefully as to his readiness for the change. He declared himself free from any fear and prepared to go. Henry Hooper, jr., a young man 20 years of age, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hooper, on 6th avenue, Aug. 18. He leaves many friends to mourn his loss. We are glad to note that Robert S. Taylor, the engineer at the City Ice Co., who has been confined for fourteen months with rheumatism, is able to be at his post again. He says he has no other to thank but God and Dr. E. J. Turner. Price's high and industrial school opened Monday, Sept. 1, with a good attendance. Mark Hanna Byrd and quite a number of other "High Rollers" went up to Atlanta on Saturday night and returned Monday. They report a good time in the Gate City. Miss Julia Adel Robinson of Chattanooga, Tenn., is in the city, a guest of Miss Jennifer Jefferson. Miss Euphrasia Smith of Macon, Ga., spent a few days in the city last week, a guest of Miss Katie C. Price on Second avenue. She returned home on Friday, Aug. 29, accompanied by Miss Price. Miss Belle Palmore left for Cuthbert, Ga., Wednesday, Aug. 26. Colonel John Dawson of Creek Stand, Ala., was circulating around his Columbus friends last week. He was a guest at Hotel O'Neal. Miss Emma Miller of Union Springs, Ala., spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs. W. E. Clark. Miss Viola Hall returned home Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a pleasant stay in Macon. Mrs. S. D. Roseborough of Americus, Ga., and little Ruth are in the city, the guest of Mrs. W. E. Clark. Mr. S. B. Hugerley went down to Savannah, Thursday, Aug. 27, on a pleasure trip. Mrs. James Cutson entertained the ladies of Price Bell Court at her home Tuesday evening, Aug. 25. Miss Estelle Buckner has returned after a pleasant stay in Glennville, Ala. We don't wonder at ```markdown ``` Headache kills, not necessarily suddenly, but SURELY. It preys upon the intellectual powers more than we realize. It consumes the vitality faster than nature can replenish it, and we cannot tell just what moment a temporary or complete aberration of the mind will result. Headache and pain should be promptly removed—but properly. Many pain cures are more harmful than the pain. Beware. If you would be safe, take Dr. Miles' Pain Pills. "As a result of neuralgia I lost the sight of my right eye, and the pain I have suffered is incomprehensible, being obliged to take opiates almost continually. A friend gave me one of Dr. Miles' Pain Pills and it promptly relieved me. I then purchased a box and bought it in one of those they also cured my daughter of nervous headache, and I heartily recommend them to others."—W. J. CORLEY, Bremond, Texas. Sold by Druggists. 25 Doses, 250-cr. Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhard, Ind. Mr. James Watt wearing such a broad smile. Some Notes of Interest. Some Notes of Interest. Coffeeville, Miss., Special. — The weather continues hot and dry—notwithstanding the farmers are busily engaged harvesting. This is noted from the number of bales of cotton coming in daily. Rev. M. Weathers, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, delivered a lecture Monday evening, Aug. 25, on behalf of the Knights of Golden Link. Mrs. Mollie Allen and Jane Powell are quite indisposed at their homes; we hope for them a speedy recovery. Mrs. L. Riddick and children of Water Valley, are visiting relatives and friends a few days. Mrs. Riddick is a former resident of this place. Mrs. Hellen McClinton and two boys, George and Oscar, have returned to their home in Helena, Ark., accompanied by Mrs. Lula Roberts and daughters. Miss Jennie Davis has just closed her summer term of school. Mrs. Laura Barton has been on the sick list for several days; we are glad to know she is recuperating. The scholarly and aggressive Prof. C. H. Andrews, Ph. D., of Grenada Lion College, Winona, lectured to a large and appreciative audience at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, Aug. 28. Prof. Andrews' lecture was full of good things and was loudly applauded by both races. Despite the dark cloud and thunder and lightning, the people from far and near came to hear him. He made many warm friends while here and Coffeville will be largely represented during his next scholastic year. The County Teachers' Institute convened Monday, Aug. 25, with Prof. Cornell as conductor. The institute was largely attended and surpassed any previously held. The teachers were wide-awake to the leading topics and much interest was manifested. The average attendance was better and Professors C. P. Bohannon, S. J. Nesbitt, I. B. Walls and N. A. Wilson, who are the leading teachers of the county, did all in their power to keep the teachers' interests from lagging, which undertaking proved a success as all remained from start to finish. Misses Minnie Caldwell, Sallie Winters and Jennie York of Water Valley, were in attendance during the institute; Miss Caldwell was forced to return home on account of ill health. Rev. Dunnagin, presiding elder of the C. M. E. Church is holding his quarterly meeting at this place. He preached two able sermons Sunday, Aug. 31. The morning subject being that of the "Golden Text" of the Sunday-school lesson, which was a rare treat to many as we rarely hear a sermon from the lesson. He and the pastor, Rev. Alexander are doing a great work. MARVELOUS RELATIONS. By Prof. Shaw. The World's Famous and Greatest Clairvoyant. Social, Business and Domestic life revealed as though seen by the naked eye. Prof. Shaw makes no mistakes in his predictions. Fair and square in his dealings with the public. He towers above the partially developed medium and is the envy of all pretenders. Send $1.00 to a reading. Ask what questions you desire. Don't wait longer but consult Prof. Shaw at once. News of a General Character Pensacola, Fla., Special. — Mrs. J. H. James and two sons, Horatie and Joe, Jr. the wife and sons of Joe James, the great Klondyke saloon man are taking in the sights of Chicago. G. I. Wells and wife, James Goldstucker and Henry Paris are visiting Niagara Falls. They will also visit Buffalo before their return. *Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals.* UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS Is the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized 2 January 1881 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.150 to $1,000.00. Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,878.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly de- cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and J id are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits a mountain may be organized in any locality on application master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. In training of the young and their development in thre- here has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department kick benefits from $1.10 to twenty-five cents per week at 7.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. Ling to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount 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 more than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities and a semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July of each year. The benefits range from $5.00 to $12.50. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Bav. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. 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 Sentinel Fountain pays sacks 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. Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from a 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 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 85 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 42 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Qrently 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 43 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 85 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 85 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues 5 00 5 25 5 50 5 75 6 00 6 25 6 50 500 00 500 00 500 00 450 00 400 00 350 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 225 00 200 00 175 00 9 5 9 5 9 5 10 4 10 4 11 4 11 4 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 26 to 80 $ 5 25 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 40 30 to 85 $ 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 Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 12 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization with regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within events to $350 the same is made by the organization in w department. 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. THE SAVINGS BANK there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter of the Grand Fountain United School of True Reformate the Grade commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that increased in volume of business. It now has 1,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $50,858,000 acted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Roche on all checks presented while the majority of clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the x-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. T. President; R. T. H. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital of $100,000.00. The Savings Bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1889, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were busy writing checks. The bank is located at W. Berry Avenue an ex-slave of Hibernia county, Ga. The bank's house is located at 84 N. Scoon Street, Richmond, Va., Rv, W. L. Taylor, President; R, T, Hill, Cushier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT The Real Estate Department has ob- $225,221.65, situated in various States, o 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farm- leased by it. This department is under the mana- Estate and Attorney for the organization Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE Was chartered under the laws of the Siv with principal office in the city of Richi conduct stores (wholesale and retail) bus- ships, manufacturing establishments, a station Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth s structure, heated by steam, cold and he This hotel has accommodation for 150 g W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation mond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manc The first of sixteen men, mus three deli- worth of business. The other stores have prosperous. The General Manager of towers at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, worth of business. The other stores have State Department has charge of all the real property listed in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings, hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control. Attorney is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second Ave. AMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATE under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day, office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manufacturing and retail), 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, accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mark. It has in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; its stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1911, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first bus. The other stores have been established and bus. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed 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 ballas, 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 11th day of December, 1861 with prizes of $100,000 for the store. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) busi-ness and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employed force of eighteen men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did 600 bus-ries. The second store, at Richmond, Va., was prosperous. The General Manager of the system of stores, 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 Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORK paper is published in the interest of the day. The subscription price is $1 per with modern up-to-date machinery, run visiting card to a poster 12 by 62 inches, made a specialty at lowest prices, Mr. office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, OLD F In September 1893, Rev. William W. J. ment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit Since that time the valuable farm known six miles from Richmond, Va, on the hi $14 400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Rail is located on it. Adjoining this farm is resorts in the South in summer. It is Westampton Electric Railway and the New York Railroad. Friends are prayfully solicited. All contac ter will be thankfully received Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second s journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading price issue is $1 per year, or 56 per single copy. The o-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class is at lowest prices, Mr E. W. Brown is Editor and a broad 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 100 to 1,000 pages. The subscription is made a specialty at lowest prices, Mr E. W. Brown is Editor and Business Manager, office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1883. Rev. William W. Brown recommended the format's homes for the benefit of the old and despair men the valuable farm known as Westham consisting of 634 Richmond, Va, on the historic "James" has been purchased and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Adjoining this farm is Westhampark, one of the truth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richdrict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of fully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chairs at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1893, William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6344 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va, on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of $14 400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampark, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W. L. TAYLOR. G. W. M. 604-6-8 N. 2nd ember our Advertisers our Advertisers of this paper and patr ember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them BENEFITS PAID ROSEBUDS. CLASSES CLASS "B" TABLE CLASS "E" TABLE. CLASS "M" TABLE. REGALIA. THE WAITER Results of the Color Line. The predominance of prejudice in many instances places the colored waiters under considerable compulsion in various ways. For instance, the white headwaiter can state publicly without sorrow what the side waiters can or does make extra. Again, the white waiters take exclusive interest in their tips, and their actions to that effect is a conspicuous outgrowth and much observed by the public, yet there is but few complaints registered, and the prevalence of their donation in many establishments is prodigious. The white waiters will not perform the duty per man similar to that of the colored waiters, yet they demand and get a higher salary for their service; a more human treatment by employers and guests is accorded them. Can we measure arms along those lines? Indeed not. The odds are against us, which we are well aware of. Our opportunities are extremely narrow, not only as a waiter, but in almost every capacity of life, and in many different localities of this country, yet our ability may denote fitness for position, still we are an abused servant under much constraint. Truly the colored waiters' tips have been decreased while the white's have increased, P. BUSINESS MEDIUM. MBS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM retains everything. No imposition. Can b be married and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living Removes all imprints and estrangements in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remen be, she will not, for any price, flatter you; you can be consolled and consolled. 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It takes a great time to study to become an accomplished Medi牠, and by a continuous and untiring effort, the key to the well of approximately unstహmable mystories have been processfully by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity by letter, advice $1.00. Hour from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain a few pe for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH 248 W. 1st St. New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER and as to that matter there are no comparison. The individuals of the public who believe that the colored waiters receive considerable sums in tips should abolish the idea as it is a notable mistake We are not aspiring for social equality, but how long will it be before the cries can freely be heard that we will engage those who are capable regardless of color? How long will it be before legal rights as an American citizen will be accorded the colored man? We are Americans by birth We are loyal to the stars and stripes. Who will lift up their brave arms in defense of the American government more voluntarily than the colored man? Truly brighter days should confront the colored race despite that we have comparatively stumbled over many obstructive things finding our way through darkness for a number of years. Our energetic achievement of ability and activity of manhood have rapidly demonstrated our qualities for any capacity in life of modern times. In our midst there are men with distinguished ability that have advanced to the dead line, and are standing upon it ready and willing to cross, and such men depend daily upon omnipotence to move the original obstructive line which we emphatically have toed for these many years. This line tends to narrow our opportunities, regardless of ability, intellect, integrity, character or means Truly to-day this line is a vicious and a down casting one to our race. W E TUCKER. The present waiters of the Hotel Albert, Selma, Ala., are L. S. Johnson, head waiter, J. W. Floyd, second waiter, Allen Johnson, captain, with six side waiters as follows: Wm Eves, F. Smith, Geo. Moore, Christopher Reese, Charles Bland, Ed Mixon, Ed Shelton Walter Boyd and John Comb. L S Johnson and Mr. Allen, who have spent many years in West Texas, speak well of the Texas waiters. They have many friends out there Weekly Budget of News. Dallas, Texas, Special.—Many have left the city to gather the fleecy staple. Hon. C. E. W. Day and wife and many other prominent Daughters of Tabor attended the grand session in Ohio last week. The city schools will open Sept. 22. The Sunday-school convention held at Bethel A. M E church closed its business and the delegates departed for their various homes Sunday and Monday. We are thankful to the many readers for their recommendation of The Freeman. By addressing my head quarters a sample copy will be sent to any address free. At last Horace Porter and T W. Booth have joined hands, and now ask their friends to call on them at the little Acme bar and restaurant, Central avenue. Mr. Ward has bought out and is refitting the Manhattan Beach bar, corner Swiss and Pacific avenue. Don Jones, proprietor of Jones' Greater Minstrels, showed at Owl Club hall, Thursday night, to an appreciative audience. We are glad to note that many of the colored people are buying homes, repairing, painting and improve in general their city property. Editor T. E. Tolon's office is now located in the K of P building on Main street C G Morgon is selling a line of foot wear for ladies, misses and gents. He will call on you at your residence. Rev Toliver, the evangelist, of Washington, D. C., preached at New Hope last Monday night and returned to the district. A stag company has been organized and will entertain their friends during the fair. The ladies' charity club is purchasing a home for its aged members Let other clubs do likewise. There has been many visitors in the city the past week. The county conventions held over the State seem to have been lionized for State chairman. Riley's Raveler, a little noonday paper, is calling the chiefs' attention to the colored element that congregate on Commerce street, and separate seats on street cars for colored people. We look to see this same company stoop low enough to try to stop the colored people from spending their money with real estate dealers buying homes and improving them They are mean enough to ask about Mr. Bonta giving employment to men who give their labor for pay by day and week. We think the best thing for Riley and his rounders to do is to go way back and set down. Mrs. Lena McCain visited in Waco for a week. Spear's military band played for the Odd Fellows at McKinney on the 27th. The Marine band and Bluett Riffies are preparing a cut rate picnic party to Houston Sept. 13. Mrs. Etta Lofton lets The Freeman come every week. Webster Daughtry opened at 211 Swiss avenue a short order restaurant. Mr. Gentry Mays and family is soon to locate in Oklahoma City. Tom, their son, will be a student in the Texas College. The idle white looser is not bothered by the little rounder Riley. Emmett Jones was called to Waco on Pool and Billiard Parlor 1323 Market Street St. Louis, Mo Newly refitted with the latest improved 'Boston' and "Edison" Electric Cushions No saloon in connection. Strictly first-class. Newly refitted with the latest improved 'Boston' and "Edison" Electric Cushions. No saloon in connection. Strictly first-class. Fine Wines, The Brunswick Saloon 1925 Market Street Liquors, Ciga s and Tobacco. Opposite Union Station GEO, W. HOLT, Proprietor SAINT LOUIS, MO account of the serious illness of his wife. The Baptist convention was largely attended. The Hill brothers are here from Martin. Hon. M. J. McCauley is winning laurels at the criminal bar as a lawyer and jurist. Prof. J. H. Polk delivered the welcome address at Macedonia. The Y. M. C. A. trolly party to Fort Worth was a success for the Dallas delegation. The Cup club has fitted up their quarters and have a fine suite of rooms at 566 Main street with thirty-two members enrolled. Charles Hudson has opened up a feed, wood and coal yard corner Fairmont and Flora streets. Extra copies of The Freeman for sale at Griff's reliable parlors all the time, 105 Central avenue. Will Pice is home again from the East. Capt. A. A. Hudson has gone to Texarkanna as headwaiter. The Jackson Street Whisler's Club is out for news and have The Freeman at their headquarters. Don't be without the important news when you can get The Freeman for a nickle at 105 Central avenue every week. The city is stirring now as it is near fair time. We expect the largest gathering of people ever gathered here The Progress Tailoring Co. makes suits from $11 up; pants. $3 up. Wm Carter, agent, 178 Main street Liquors the Purest. Cigars the Best. Get Your Money's Worth at Sam F. Scoggins Jerry Whaley at the Bar Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 1202 Malet Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Old Phone, Brown 447. 754 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Office Hours—9 to 10 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 to 10 a. m. and 7 to 8 p. m. New Phone 1656. PETER H. THE STANDARD Newly refitted with the latest improvements No saloon in connection. Strictly 6 [Picture of a young man] Furnished Rooms for Men Only Everything Stri Fine Wines, Liquors, Ciga s and Tobacco. GEO. W. HOL SAINT LO WANTED A few good, reliable, sober wait- ing room or address, the Freeman Indiana indigent. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. Parker's Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic: Wines, Liquors and Cigars on you kle at The r fair mering Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Phone 4257 new. Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Parker's Hotel ▫ When visiting Indianapolis, tell your 'hack man to take you to that famous hostelry. First-class in every 'particular. Excellent Service. Once its guest, always its guest. 317-321 West Michigan Street, INDIANAPOLIS,IND. Old Phone main 2997 THE DOUGLASS CLUB YOUR visit to INDIANAPOLIS is not complete unless you take in this famous Club House, not excelled by any in the country. A first-class place for Whiling Away Your Leisure. The best of everything served. 330 West Michigan St. EDWARD LEWIS, Manager. RD" A. A. BROOKS, Proprietor. Pool and Billiard Parlor 1323 Market Street St. Louis, Mo Approved 'Boston' and "Edison" Electric Cush-Strictly first-class. JEFF SMITH, Prop. GEO. FOUNTAIN Mgr. MIXOLOGISTS Jas, Williams, Chas, St. John The Greeley Saloon Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO The Jefferson Bar The Jefferson Bar GEO. WILLIAMS, Prop. IMPORTED WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS 715 12th St. ST.LOUIS, MO. Exorionists have missed a rare treat if they fail to pay this popular resort a visit during their stay in the gay metropolis of Missouri. Everything to make the young gay and the old feel their youth again. Headquarters for all Sports Billiard Rooms in Connection ing Strictly First Class 1925 Inswick Saloon Market Street Opposite Union Station HOLT, Proprietor LOUIS, MO HOTEL de MOORE [Picture of a man in a bow tie and hat]. 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. THE KEDERKAHN 639 W. GREEN STREET. A. H. THOMAS L. PRYOR. Fine Wines. Liquors. Cigars and Tobacco THOMAS L. PRYOR. Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobaccos Parties coming to the Corbett-MeGovern fight will find this the most acceptable House in Louisville. THOMAS L. PRYOR & JAMES W. TAYLOR The HomeBrewin omeBrewin THOMAS L. PRYOR & JAMES W. TAYLOR, Proprietor. HomeBrewingCo's Bottled Beers are the Best in the City "The Columbia," "Home Brew," "Pale Select," "Malt Extract cannot be expelled for table and general family use. vinced. All goods delivered. Both Phones 1056 "The Columbia," "Home Brew," "Pale Select," "Malt Extract selled for table and general family use, vinced. All goods delivered. Both Phones 1050 LADIES' PALM ROOM DANCE HALL, POOL AND IN CONNECTION WORLDS FAIR JIM RAY, P 1905-1907 Market Street, ST This is headquarters and general bus matters pertaining to locations and enterprises during the Great World's to the energetic and progressive Negro investments in saloons, barber business hotels, etc., will profit by consultation oriental Beer Garden WM. YOUNG, Propri cannot be exselled for table and general family use. Try a case and be con- vinced. All goods delivered. Both Phones 1050 LADIES' PALM ROOM PRIVATE WINE ROOMS DANCE HALL, POOL AND BILLIARD. This is headquarters and general bureau of information for all matters pertaining to locations and establishment of business enterprises during the Great World's Fair. Every field is open to the energetic and progressive Negro. Persons contemplating investments in saloons, barber business, groceries, restaurants hotels, etc., will profit by consultation with MR. RAY. The Oriental Beer WM. YOUNG The Oriental Beer Garden & Saloon WM. YOUNG, Proprietor 12th and Wash Streets, This house furnishes to the Spoor City of St. Louis. Dancing from 7 to 12 you don't see "it" ask for "it." All objes Freeman Stations use furnishes to the Sporting Element is. Dancing from 7 to 12 p.m. Amusen it' ask for "it." All objectionable charac This house furnishes to the Sporting Element a long felt want in the City of St. Louis. Dancing from 7 to 12 p m. Amusements of all kinds. If you don't see "it" ask for "it." All objectionable characters barred. Nashville, Tenn., Special--The most popular of all Negro journals, The Freeman, can be secured at: Ideal hotel, 417 N. Cherry street; Kelly's restaurant, Maxwell passage; Davis's shoe shop, 313 Ash street-Brown building of H. Cole; Palace of Surets, 714 Cedar street; 22 Tennessee street Goodman: B. Z. Eakin, general agent and reporter, 512 Cedar street, 'phone 334. Ring 4. Subscribe for The Freeman. --- M. B. ENTY-FIRST ST. GO, ILL. ERKAHN EN STREET. Louisville, Ky. [Name] JAMES W. TAYLOR. ES W. TAYLOR, Proprietor. "rew," "Male Select," "Malt Extract," "oral family use. Try a case and be con- doods delivered. ones 1050 ROOM PRIVATE WINE ROOMS HALL, POOL AND BILLIARD, IN CONNECTION. S FAIR SALOON... M RAY, Proprietor t Street, ers and general bureau of information for all to locations and establishment of business the Great World's Fair. Every field is open progressive Negro. Persons contemplating ons, barber business, groceries, restaurants fit by consultation with MR. RAY. 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Our esteemed contemporary, the "World," pretends to see inconsistency our position on the political situation, and it may be that it is honest; we will give it the benefit of the doubt. We do not advise a division of the colored vote and at the same time advise the colored voters to vote the Republican ticket. The Freeman is Republican in that it agrees more nearly with the principles and policies promulgated by that party, but if there are those that do not think that way our advice is that they should vote the way they think or for their individual preferences. The bulk of the colored voters are Republican and will stay so; those that are Democrats should stay so and thus force back the approaching tide—the white man's parties based upon the colored man's blind adherence to one party, despite that party's interests, his own or that of the country. Theory could present no more chaotic political situation in the South than the actual condition of to-day as it concerns the colored man. It is what should be avoided North if it becomes necessary to vote against the personal inclination in doing so. But, happily, we are not as yet forced to that alternative although a serious situation is threatened. Our advice was along the line of caution; not prejudice; it was studious; it was not to make proselytes for Democracy, but for the salvation of the Republicans, for the good of the race that is reaping bitter fruit owing to its faithfulness or the white man's perseverity, and above all for the political peace of the country. We still believe that the interests of this country will be best subserved by the Republican party; colored men should be Republicans for that reason rather than that of hating Democrats because it is a privilege. We also believe that, in localities where there is nothing to be gained or lost either way further than the offices, and where such conditions exist as in many parts of the South, that the colored voters should vote in the interest of their immediate homes, in the interest of the community, and which, after all, is politics. It is the poorest kind of politics to vote oneself out of his vote. It is needless to say that this has been done. Nor is our advice inconsistent as to letting politics alone. It had in mind the Southern situation where white Republican parties were forming; there is nothing to do but let it alone. In the North, in Indiana, we say again that we should avoid politics that hurts. Avoid demonstrative politics, hustling politics that gets nothing but reproach and contempt after election day. Avoid trafficking in votes and merit men's respect and postpone the day or banish it forever when lines of political cleavage or divergence shall be traced to black men—it is a race question; it has been treated as such, and not the advocacy of self elimination or division in the interest of Democracy as the "World" would like to see, but for the common good. THE RESOLUTION THAT FAILED. Resolved. That the Democracy of Marlon county views with apprehension the influx of Southern Negroes and the lawless character of those led her by hopes of political plunder and social equality; and, resolved further, that as an organization we pledge ourselves to discourage the influx of Negroes to our city by conducting our party in its administration of all public offices as the white man's party. The chairman, who knew the character of the resolution, endeavored to strangle it under the rule requiring all resolutions to be referred to the resolutions committee without reading or debate. Some parliamentary sparring followed, and a motion to suspend the rules to admit the resolution to be read was lost by a vote of 33 years to 39 nays. The Indianapolis Journal The above goes to prove that even in the Democratic party there is a conserving sense with the majority, or else they are convinced that the white man's party idea is a dangerous expedient—a THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. buzz saw. It is the condition we hope for, contend for; colored voters so intermingled with the parties that the offensive notices of "not wanted" will never be flaunted in our faces. Let all of the parties hustle as best they can for the colored votes; a solid vote to none; the care of all. This is not an abandonment of the Republican party on our part. We yet urge colored men to accept the teachings of that party. But we are not going to blackguard colored men if they choose to do something else, nor should colored men do so. The Baptist University of this city will open its doors for the first session Sept. 29. The president and board of managers have worked earnestly and faithfully to accomplish that end. They do not draw denominational lines, but solicit a general patronage. The more useful branches of learning will be taught, which will include industrial features. The building is situated in an ideal place for its purposes, being quite within the city, but in a secluded spot surrounded by scenery as beautiful as that of a well kept park. The opening of the University promises to be very interesting since the most people of this community only know by reputation of institutions wholly managed by colored people. It has an opportunity to do much good and in more ways than one. But principally it will, if well managed, be an incentive for similar institutions, the need of which is no longer speculative. This community with its vast colored population, as compared with the whites, must man more institutions and business concerns regardless of the individual notion concerning separate establishments. The University projectors are to be congratulated on the successful outcome of their movement. It stands for the betterment of the race, and if it follows the path of well known institutions of the South, it will be for the betterment; an uplift to the people generally and another avenue of employment for the product of schools. CONSERVATIVE. The Indianapolis Freeman professes to see a very brave and risky deed in the alleged statement of Roosevelt that one Republican congressman from the South was worth more than a whole delegation to a Republican convention. If there is another Negro in the country that sees it in that light he has not spoken yet. But The Freeman says: President Roosevelt is not hide bound on the Southern situation. He said that a Republican congressman from Texas was worth more than a whole delegation to a National convention. It's a bold speech; but he is not alone and without doubt will be sustained. He is one of the long line of presidents since the war that strikes at the root of the Southern political evil that uses its influence as a menace to presidential aspirants. Mr. Roosevelt performs a risky deed, but it is right, and he ought to prefer being right to being president. He will be sustained; it is the sense of the country — The Conservator. Chicago. What do you think about it? Speak for yourself. An Important Announcement to Our Readers. Every reader of The Freeman who is sailing or in poor health or has some friend or relative that is sick, should be interested in the offer on another page headed "Personal to Subscribers," made by the Theo. Noel Company of Chicago. The company is the proprietor of the famous Vita Ore, a natural mineral medicine which they offer to send out on trial to every subscriber or reader of this paper or a friend or relative recommended to them by a subscriber or reader. Many of our readers have already used this medicine and know of its merits, but those who have not should not fall to now avail themselves of this most liberal offer. The company making it is reliable, have what they claim and will do just as they agree to do in their announcement. Gurley Brewer will speak at Kokomo on the 20th of this month, which day has been fixed for the general opening of the campaign. Campbell College. Jackson, Miss.. will open Sept. 29. The outlook for the coming session is said to be very bright S. T. BUCK For home made candies. I cream 200 per quart, 100 per pint, 50 per halt-pint Melons on ice, whole or sliced, and soft drinks. 506 Indiana avenue, Indianap olis. WANTED! Colored people who wish employment in any part of work in any part of the country send 50 cents application fee. Free passes from this point, male or female. State position wanted and send fee to day. Positions guaranteed. International Employment Agency, 24 South Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. USED IN 1858 Way back in the year 1858 the original Ozonized Ox Marrow was used by colored people in the North and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use of this preparation for such a long period of time is a positive proof that it gives perfect satisfaction to all. It makes kinky or curly hair straight soft and beautiful. Stops falling hair cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Never falls Warranted harmless Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your deal or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address. Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Personal to Subscribers! THE LIGHTHOUSE The Freeman Dep't. 527, 529, 531 W. North Ave. Chicago III. IN THE REALM OF SOCIETY. Trouble at a Dance Caused by a Fight in the Grobestra-Notes Cairo, Ill., Special—Our churches were all well attended last Sunday and fine sermons and good collections prevailed everywhere. Misses Pazetta Duncan, Benlah Ross, Maggie Townsel and Etta Scott were recent guests of Mrs. Carrie Fields, in Walnut street. Henry Hamilton, who is employed at the Red Cross drug store, lost his watch by pickup drones during the carnival. Mrs Gertrude Hamilton, of Murfreressboro. ill., was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Mamie Clark. Remus Jones is suffering from a broken leg. Mrs Lula Trimble was a guest, recently of Mrs. Jessie Huston, in commercial avenue. Mrs Blanche Richardson, of Memphis, visited Miss Lady Bates, in Eleventh street, recently. Misses Leabelle Randall, Odella and Peorlie Thompson were visitors "within our gates" on the 7th Miss Hattie Brown, of Alsted, was the guest of Miss Mattie Woods, in Cedar street, last week. The charge against Mrs Matilda Glove, who was convicted in police court for running a higher court. Mrs Flora M. Curdish of Mound City, visited her 5th. Mrs Sallie Thompson, Hickmond Ky., passed through the city on the 7th entrance from Sidney, Ill., where she visited her brother. There will be a double wedding in Locust street in the near future. It pains us to record that Sam Scoufiel and his band got in the "look up" on the 5th inst. They were employed to fill an engagement at Manhattan ball, and Sam told his guitar man to make "Y" flat, and his bass violin player to make "Q" minor, and because they could not fill the command, they were promptly knocked down by Sam. The fight broke up the ball, and the orchestra was placed behind the bars. The street fair was a success, as everything went off smoothly. The only regretsable feature is that some of our men and women are wearing black eyes and scarred faces. Mrs. (arrie) Fields of Walnut street, was royally entertained in Chicago by Mrs S Tobin 3429 Armour avenue, on the 21st ult. Misses Mary Malone and Alice James, of READ THE BIBLE intelligently WHAT the Scripers say about HELLO. Price 50 cents. The J. W. Davis Box, Go 70. Greenfield, Tenn., were guests of Ed. Overby on the 4th. Miss Flora Howard, of Mound City, was in the city the 5th. Miss Fannie Henderson, of Jackson, Miss, is the guest of her daughter, Miss. Mattle F. Johnson, in Twenty-sixth street. Misses Malinda Mannan, Pearl and Ordella Thomas, of Sandusky, Ill., and Mrs. Margaret Dowdy, of Westwood, Ill., were guests of Mrs. M. Scott, in Twenty-third street, last week. A swell wedding will take place in Twenty-third street this month. Mrs. Caroline Storton and Frankie Carter, of Beechwood, are guests of Mrs. Bobble Wilson, in Poplar street. Mrs. Rosa Dyer, of Champaign, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Emma Walton. A. Cain, of Jackson, Tenn., is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gardener, in Poplar street. Miss Sadie Scott, of Charleston, Mo., and Miss Dunlap, of Mound City, are guests of Miss E Hill, in Twenty-fifth street. Miss Ninia Miniar entertained last hour in honor of fair visitors Misses Ruth and Besi Hayes, of Mound City, were guests of their cousins, Misses Allie and Mary Parker, in Poplar street, last week Mrs. Earl Gilbert has returned home from New Madrid, Mo., where she visited a sick sister. Misses Ada Buller, of Mound City, Lillie Kellie, of California, Tobe Bell, of Cairo, Mr. Rutherford, of Memphis, Tenn., and David H. Pittman were highly entertained by Miss Frances Madenson, in Fourteenth street on the 5th. S. J. Carr, of Ar Kansas, was a guest of A. N. Albriten, in Washington avenue, last week. The Freeman club will soon give their first dance. This is a new organization and is composed of some of the best young men in the city. Those holding invitations are requested to be present. Rev. H. Allerson Ed Taylor, Denis Farrow, James Donglass and E W. Chaves left on the 8th to attend the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. FUTRELL CITY NOTES The death of Mrs Mary Greer was a shock to her many friends. She was a member of the First Baptist church and was highly respected by all who knew her Willie Mason is ill at his home Don't forget the barbecue to be given on the 20:0h. Music will be furnished Overby's orchestra. Cars run until 1 a.m. The colored barbers of the city will have a sermon preached to them Sunday. Sept. 14 at Wavman Chapel by the Rev. C. W. Thompson. 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If you have been drifting in a sea of si- wards the rocks and shoals of CHRONIC INVA- dem are it be too late, take heed of the message on it flashes to you; STOP DRIFTING about in- ter, first on one course and then on another; sent immediately and reach the goal you are. Y HAVE TRAVELED WITH SUCCESS. Every E-ORE is willing to act as a PILOT for you, e- ing followed it; attend their advice. FOLLOW as they have. CAN YOU AFFORD TO DIS- readers of this paper have accepted this offer s now either enjoying PERFECT HEALTH or it. Every reader who is ailing should send f Company to demonstrate, at its own risk and the best medicine on Earth for the afflicted. E- o has some friend or relative ailing should in- dicate them a chance to accept it. This offer is CRISIERS of this paper and their FRIENDS the subscriber can recommend as honest and tru- Read Our Special Offer As a Beacon Light VITIE-ORE points the way for storm-tossed sufferers to a haven of Health and Comfort. 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Every reader of this paper who has some friend or relative ailing should inform him or her of this offer and give them a chance to accept it. This offer is a special one made to SUBSCRIBERS of this paper and their FRIEND3 AND RELATIVE3, whom the subscriber can recommend as honest and trustworthy. Read Our Special Offer WE WILL SEND to every subscriber or reader of THE FREEMAN or worthy person recommended by a subscriber, a full-sized One D VITIZE-ORE, by mail, postpaid, sufficient for one month's treatment within one month's time after receipt, if the recipient can truthfully say that he or she has been treated with patent medicines he or she ever used. Read this over again carefully, that we a k our pay only when it has done you good, and not before the risk: you have nothing to lose. If it does not benefit you, you Vitamine is like gold and silver, and requires about twenty years it contains free iron, free sulphur and magnesium, and one package will civil strength and curative value 800 gallons of the most powerful, oil- based vitamin. mon recommended by a subscriber, a full-sized One Do mice may purchase, and a full-sized One Do mon's time after receipt, if the receiver can truthfully say m ore re good than all the drugs and doses of quacks or he or she ever used. Read this over again carefully, pump once when it has done you good, and not before beef or chicken. It is not natural, hard, adamantine rock-like substance—mine like gold and silver, and requires about twenty years iron, free sulphur and magnesium, and one package wily and curative value 800 gallons of the most powerful, off sulfur. This offer will challen e the attention and consideration, and afterward the gratitude of the patients. We will be able to provide the medical world and grown worse with age. We care not for your skepticism, but ask only your inv-stigation, and at our expense, regardless of what you desire. We will be available on a postal card. Address Freeman Dept., THEO. NOEL COMPANY, Chicago, IL. Endorsements from Ministers Endorsements from Ministers ELLZLEY, Miss.—I have been afflicted with Nervous Prostration. Liver and Kidney Trouble for about sixteen years and Files for twenty years, so bad that I had to give up my church work. After using Vita-Ore four days my Piles disappeared and the bleeding ceased. I continued its use about four months and to-day my Nervous Prostration. Kney and Liver Trouble are all gone, and there has not been a day since that the Piles have been relieved. I have also tried to this Vita-Ore e-Rev. Alexander, MA—I have need Vita-Ore. Writings, articles and also know ALEXANDRIA, Ind.—I have used Vitae-Ore with very satisfactory results, and also know of people who derived great benefit from its use. I can most cheerfully recommend it to the afflicted Rev. S. C. Hummeli. Pastor Christian Church. With this new life of Christ, the Rev. John J. O. Ortega has been working well and I am feeling stronger than ever. Up to this time I have been doctoring with a renowned specialist and have spent much money, but it seems that your medicine must be given first place. — Rev. J. Wolf. I am using a package of Vitae-Ore with considerable profit to myself an, am well satisfied with the improvement of my health. You certainly have a very valuable medicine in your V.-O. Tonic. I wish all weak-men and women could be brought to know of its value to them as a restorer.—Royal J. Keilogg, Congregational Ministry of Health. HOLTON, KAN.—For three or four months before using Vitae-Ore I suffered constantly with severe pain through the main part of my body and small of my back so that I could not turn in the day when I first sitting up, which I believe was caused by Kidneys. I was not returned. I was also troubled with extreme drowsiness as night came on, and Rowell tronmed which Vitae Ore entirely removed. It is a splendid remedy to build up and give new energy. Life to the human body. I shall ever speak a good word for Vitae-Ore—Rev. M. Tough. VIRGINIA CITY, VA.—I am an Evangelist preacher. Three months ago my doctors said I could not live, but the Lord has raised me from death to the pulpit through the use of Vitae-Ore. B. J. 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Don't stop to wonder how they can afford to do all this, but send to day: the offer is genuine and the prescription will be sent by return mail in a perfectly plain envelope absolutely free, just as stated. Write to day and soon you'll be happy. ibers! Grossed sufferers to a haven of Health living in a sea of slokness and disf of CHRONIC INVALIDISM. Port need of the message of HOPE and DRIFTING about in helpless, nu- ndid then en another, but begin the the goal you are seeking by the WITH SUCCESS. Every person who a PILOT for you, each knows the air advice. FOLLOW THE LIGHT A AFFORD TO DISREGARD IT? accepted this offer since it first ap- fect HEALTH or rapidly travel- laling should send for a package at its own risk and expense, that for the afflicted. Every reader of a willing should inform him or her accept it. This offer is a special one and their FRIENDS AND RELA- end as honest and trustworthy. Special Offer Her of over, a full-sized One Dollar package of one item—the one that is for deliver can trustfully say that its use has and dapes of quacks or good doctors or its over again carefully, and understand you good, are not before. We take all good-like substance—mineral, ore-minded tress about twenty years for oxidization, and one package will equal in medi- fect the most powerful, efficacious mineral STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business must be printed. It must be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Nora - Professionals and others should bear in mind that the envelope between States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. --- NOTICE..Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Carter, Mrs Nancy Bouter, Mrs Ida Bixon, Mrs Ida Bixon, Mrs Carrie Francia, Belle Fernando, Jas F Gray, Minnie Munie Munie Eliza Henry, Mrs. Marion Kiddle, Mrs. Kiddle King, Mrs. King Russell, Gerrrude Smith, Miss Hattie Tyner, Miss Jessie McCarrer, Alberta GENTLEMEN'S LIST Allen, Mack Banks, K. Bell, W. Bewel, W. Willie Bostwick, W. G. Bland, L. Harvey Bell, W. Pearl Brown, Richard Barton, S. E Cameron, O. C. Carmichael, John Petitt and Petitt Cissel & Mines Chatman, C. Christian Cars, O. Cressy, Harry Desnues & Harris Flov, David W. M. Franklin, Miss Cora George, J. E Gever, Perry Goodall, Harvey Harris, James Harris, Geo C Harris, W. B. Holle, W. B. Heater, Edward Heskins, Marshell Harris, Redford Hughes, Ed Humphreys, Will Houset, Beverly Butchin, R. Hull, W. L. Jackson Billie Johnson, Bud Jaque, A. J. Jean King, Eugene Kirk, Sydney Kirk, W. E. Logan, Tom Kitchie, N. P. Kobb, Bobby Kennedy, C. Kemp, W. M. McCurdy, Chas Moppin, Pearl McCurdy, Chas. McCurdy, Jones Osmond, C. P Parker, Chas, R. Palmer, Dan Pewitt, W. A Perrin, Syney Powell, Clarence Price, J. W. Faceco, L. L. Prewin, W. M. Robinson, Erb Robinson, Buddie Simmons, Jno. W. Simpson, F. W. Steward, W. m Stevens, Augustus Spiller, W. m Steille, William Sherman, James E. Smith, A. J. The Fosters The Fosters, E. S. Tolliver, W. b Web, Walter Van Slack, Henry W. L. R. Walker, Frank Walker, Geo. Watts, A. I. Williams, Webster Williams, Lewis Wood, F. B. 1902 -ROUTE- BLACK PATTI 14, TROUDAHORDS-Richmond Va. 15, Norfolk, 12; Portsmouth 13, Raleigh lute, 18; Durham, 16; Greensboro 17; Charlote- lte, 18; Shavellie, N. C., 16; Spartinsburg, S. C., 20. CUSSEL & GRAY'S MINTSTRELS:—Salem Oregon, Sept. 15, 23. P. G. LOWERY'S CONCERT BAND (4 Paw Sells Bros., Circus),—Huntington, N. Sep., 15; Defiance, O. 16; Toledo 17; Findlay, 18; Bel- fortain 19; Dayton 20. BIG MINTSTRELL FESTIVAL. (Rusco & Holland, Manager.)—Hillsboro, Tex. Sep, 15; Corsica, 16; Wacoe 17; Temple 18. W. A. MARANA'S MINTSTRELLS (NORTHERN)—Fonda I. Sep, 8; Spencer 13; Hull 15; Sionx Falls I. Sep, 8; Spencer 13; Flandrean 18; Pippe- stone Minn., 19; Madison, I. T., 18; Hortshorn I. Sep, 17; Wilburton, I. T., 18; Hortshorn I. Sep, 17; South McAllister 20. A RABBIT'S Foot COMEDY Co.—Tuskegee Ala. Sept. 8; W. st Point Ga. 12; Atlanta, 12; Madison 18; Madison 19; Milledgville, 20. BICRADERS & PRINLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIA- T J. Culligan, Manager:—Salt Lake Utah, Sept. 18. Miss Rose Payne sends regards to the Georgia Minstrels. --- Hello, Sol. Tibbs! Our route will always be found in The Freeman and you must write again as I have lost your address — Johnson. ● ● ● Peyton & Harris, comedians, singers dancers and cake walkers have closed at Savannah Ga., and have gone to Philadelphia Pa for engagement. Can be found at 11-17 Rodman street. Regards to friends. Write. --- Goggin & Dayis in their acrobatic stunts at the Grand last week drew unstinted applause from the large audiences, thereby proving that true merit overcomes prejudice. --- R O. Henderson writes:—"We have closed with Wolfcales Plantatton Minstrels and I am now with the Honolulu Coon company. Mrs. Lagretta Henderson was called home to the bedside of her sick mother. She will join me with this company about Sept. 15. ... Notes from J. C. Brinker's Male and Female Drum Corps with Al. W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin, company:—"Everything is running smoothly and we are playing to packed houses on three day's and one week stands, with two performances daily. The ladies drum and bungle corps is the feature of our street parade under the direction of J. C. Brinker. Regards to friends. Our permanent address is The Freeman. --- Perry Bradford writes from Elizabeth N. C. :— The Old Plantation Minstrels have closed with the Carnival and will finish the season travelling in our own special car and carrying a band. Aunt Dinah and Uncle Eph are still big favorites and the show is making good, the 'ghost' walking regularly. Regards to all professional friends. --- "Don't Disfranchise The Negro" is the title of a new song just published; words and music with an engraved title THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER page, four verses and chorus. In the song, is given a fair description of the race which will find a responsive chord in the hearts of every loyal American citizen in the land. If you want to make a hit this is the song to get for it champions our cause. Will be sent to any address for 25c by applying to I. Taylor 245 W. 39th street, Chicago Ill. George L. Moxley is rehearsing a female quartette preparatory to entering vaudeville after the holidays. --- Herbert Coates and mother from Logansport Ind., entertained at the exposition. The little boy is quite a singer and character delineator. His description and accentuation would do credit to old stage folks who have added years to their repertoire. ... Notes from the Hottest Coot in Dixie company:—"The great Black Carl is starring this company now assisted by the dainty soubrette, Midget Price. The Grundy-Vaughner trio are hitting them hard E J Long is singing When the Blue Turns to Gold" and is taking three and four encores. Al. E & Mamie Holman are with us and send regards to Tom Logan and other friends. Billy Miller is making good in his new act. He sends regards to Gideon's Nashville Students and says, "How is wind jawning fellows? Bill Cole and wife are props, and wardrobe mistress respectively. Lillian Smith, W. T. Crawford, Marile Richardson and Clara Roane, Emma Parce, Veane Henderson and others are among our warm members. --- Notes from the Alabama Warblers:—"This leaves us well and doing well. We are playing to packed business nightly at 255, 500 and 750. We are now playing under tent and have been since June 5. We opened under tent at Spokane Wash. and as we have the goods to offer we are getting the money. I see that Mr. Tom Culligan, a man that, Mr. McKanlass, put in the business is now proprietor and manager of the Famous Georgia Minnets. I wish him well as he is deserving of success. The managers of colored shows carry too many well dressed do nothing people and not enough good talent. We want more colored stars. My motto is to carry tainted people and I am getting the praise and the money. I have played eleven Fourths of July out here breaking the record. I am playing this town of Everett one week to a great business. I have had a large business in Seattle where 14 years ago I received my $1000 per week. Miss Lizzie Perry is making the hit of any colored woman that ever came to the coast. Regards to all friends. --- Notes from A. G. Allen's New Orleans' Minstrel:—Everybody's well with the exception of Mrs. Hunt who has been on the sick list for two or three days. Augustus Stevens, of the team of Williams & Stevens is fast gaining his strength and is looking better than ever. Prof. McCamon has a number of new overtures and selections which his band plays to great credit. W. Grant tuba player is looking for a new instrument and says look out boys when she comes. Mrs. Pernicia Williams, wife of the comedian closes with the show Sept. 14 and will spend two or three days at Shreveport, La., with her aunt, to then Temple Tex., where she will spend a few weeks with her parents then to Kansas City. Kas to spend the winter with her husband's parents. The team of Williams & Stevens will later be seen in vaudeville. They send regards to C. Burton, P. Oliver and the Henderson's. Ben Bow sends regards to Morgan Prince. --- Notes from P. G. Lowyer's Concert Band and Vandueville: "We are sorry to state at this writing, Miss Essie Williams has been on the slick list. Bob Henderson visited P G. and his company at Peoria, Sunday. Black Carl, a member of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" visited us at Freeport and Misses Essie Williams and Sallie Lee and Chas B. Foster visited their car and were highly entertained. Essie Williams sends regards to Maude Yager of the team of Yeager and Yeager and would like to here from her John L. Jones still has the same idea and we think the wedding will take place in Chillicothe. It will be a quiet affair. W. B. Sweatman and Arthur L. Prince sends regards to all friends. COOK HOUSE NOTES Everything is going smoothly around the cook house Thomas Cranshaw was taken suddenly ill a few days ago and is very sick at present. All the boys send regards to E L. Archie, of Chicago II. Joe Hill and Johnny Steward send regards to all Columbus friends. Allen McJelland sends regards to all Chicago friends. --- Clarence Cissel sends the following from Aberdeen Wash: "Owing to contract, Cissel and Gray's Minstrels after filling Sunday Aug. 24 at Mt Tabor Park for the City and Suburban Railway were compelled to refuse further time and left on the 25th to rejoin the Carnival company at Aberdeen in conjunction with the Woodmen of the World. A large parade was given on the 27th, all performers being in costume, ending in the crowning of the queen. In our large pavilion, the colored show was packed at our first performance. Our roster remains the same Fred Vaughn our pianist also plays in the German village. His work in both shows gives satisfaction. Little Bumpy remains the pet of the ladies. Her songs and dancing rank among the best Cissel & Mines are not notchers in their work in comedy. Dick Robinson, sing- ing comedian is using "Plesse Go Way and Let Me Sleep" and "Ping Pong Man." He has a strong tenor voice, J. R. Garner portrays the "old man" realistically and is an excellent dancer. James H. Gray is using descriptive and sentimental ballads, possessing a baritone voice of large range. He is also a pianist of some ability. Our chorus work is very effective and leaves our audiences well satisfied. Miss Daisy Whitfield is holding her own in the Turkish village, speaking and singing the Turkish lingo altogether now. --- Richard H. Barnett writes: "The W. H. Daly's Black Sensation company numbering 25 people headed by The Towels-James and Annie-in a two act musical farce entitled, "A Journey Through Coonville" carrying a swell band and orchestra is making a big hit touring Long Island. The company has been out seven weeks and have played several return dates with good guarantee. I will not say that the show has been 'turning 'em away' but, we have been getting the money and the 'ghost' walks every Monday. We have one more week on the island and two weeks at Brooklyn, N. Y. We then take up our season route of 35 weeks being solidly booked through the New England States and Canada. The rag-time quartette is making a hit nightly. It is composed as follows: Billy Taylor, 2nd tenor; James Towell 1st. tenor; Billy Copes baritone; Richard Barnett basso. The original team, James Towell and Kid Frazzer will join hands soon. Manager W. H. Daly says The Freeman should be supported by all professionals. The members of the rag-time quartette say to the old hustlers, 'They are following us from town to town. Sorry boys, but it is not our fault. They only love to hear us harmonize.' Regards to J. Ed. and Jeanette M. Green. Copes sends regards to John H. Smith and Pearl Taylor sends regards to Ben Hunn and Towell sends regards to Prof. W. L. Jackson, Dan. Washington and all friends. --- Napoleon Johnson writes from the Big Minstrel Festival:—"From a social as well as from a financial standpoint, the company is making good. From the number of dinners, etc given the various members it seems that the colored social season has just opened. The swellest affair of the season so far was the reception given in Hot Springs, Ark. by Fred W. Johnson to Mr. & Mrs Kersands, Fred Campbell and Miss Mary Moore. The table was filled with the best the markets could afford. Mr. Johnson is a great entertainer and we wish him much success. S. H. Dudley our able stage manager was very much grieved, on reaching Shreveport, La to learn that his father had been dead nearly a year. By special request the band is playing Olla Podrida on Dixie which is making quite a hit and Wm Blue, cornetist and band master, deserves much praise for his unique arrangement of it. The overture, "Morning, Noon and Night has been added to the band's collection of hits and is playable with telling effect. Eddie Harris, lyric tenor and Jake Smith, baritone never fail to get their share of an plaque. Harry Kraton, the marvelous hoop controller, is still working with much ginger. Too much can not be said of his act as it is one of the best turns on the American stage to day. F. W. Inman sends regards to Sam Johnson of Allen's Minstrels also the members of the Plantation show. He says write, care the Freeman. Wm. Blue sends regards to the Houseley Bros Prof Wolfescales and the Hendersons. Although it has been four years since S. H. Dudley has made a Southern tour with a company he has lost none of his popularity and is daily meeting friends who are very glad to see him. At Hot Springs he was royally entertained by Mr. Joe Oger who also played a fine cornet solo assisted by the band. --- Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels:—We are Yet in the progressive West and doing well with all kinds of opposition. The best street fairs and attractions that ever visited America are out here now. Our visit to Seattle last Sunday was more than pleasant as we met many old time friends who caretainly did their best to entertain us. We had a real good time there all the week as Seattle seems to be on a boom and will not be behind the West in anything. Quite a number of old theatrical friends are in Seattle. All are working and are up-to-date in their work. John Christian just closed and goes to Spokane for a few weeks. Peter Woods has a company together and is getting along nicely with much credit to himself and company. C. A. Hughes the well known tenor soloist and leader of the Original Quartette is also in Seattle doing well. Mr. Hughes left this show to the state in Seattle as his choice of the States and claims yet. after two years experience, he has made no mistake. We all know Mr. Hughes is needed on the road in many companies if he would only travel. Mr. Hughes gave the boys a hearty welcome and as good a time as he could and no one knows better how to do that same than our old friend Charley. May he live long and prosper and own more of the greatest city of Seattle when we see him again is the wish of the Georgias. We also wish for our old friend Henry Graves. He has missed the greatest season in the West as it is in full bloom this year. Our next great stand will be in Portland where we learn our old friend Dave Thornton is fixing for the Georgias daily. The entire company sends regards to Laoy and his push and wish them every success. The big trio still offers a reward for Oscar Lunday and wants him to write. They also send regards to Henry Graves of Vicksburg, Miss, and says the 'Williamette' has not broken up yet if some of its officers have gone and we are having some of the finest outings ever offered yet. We are looking for more of the good members to leave us in the near future so the Williamette will be apt to weaken. Ed Tolliver says to Tom Logan. 'You can always find me through the Freeman as our route seldom misses an issue. Notes from the "A Honlun Coon" company:—"We have just finished up our rehearsal and opened Monday, Sept. 8, at Eglin III, with one of the strongest colored shows on the road. Aside from the witty dialogue and breezy lyrics laden with fun and satire and the numerous, indulgent situations which the famous trio, McCarver, Reed & McCarver present. "The Honolulu Coon" is a musical satire in two acts, simple, full of mirth and funny situations, featuring the Petits, the musical Prampins, and the Walls with their $1000 wonderful fire dance. The Prampins receive their share of the applause nightly, doing classical triple tongued cornet duette, Mrs Prampin keeps her audiences commenting on her tripple tongue work. R. O Henderson as "Aunt Malinda" is a hit nightly. CRITICISM AND THE CRITIC Criticism, as I review it in this special article and its crisis, will be dealt with according to the knowledge and circumstances which govern the majority of Negro performers. I have in view the illiterate and not the intellectual intelligent, for instruction. For this reason my accounts will be in no way scientifically drawn and no efforts will be made to quench the thirst of any overeducated class, crazy for literature. Genuine criticism must come from a brilliant mind; one with clean wit and a clear conscience; one who regards the personal feelings of personality from a personal standpoint. The criticism of art, comedy and song has no special bounds except slander; it can be severe and painful to the person in question—and without insult. But the critic must have absolutely practical knowledge of the requirements and nature of a performance and the ability of an artist, before undertaking the task. A critic must be honest and unaffected above all things. Hatred or sequestration should play no part in pointing out the true merits of a person or play. The short comings and technical points, good or bad, of a play or of your best friend or worst enemy must be all honestly and truthfully dealt with according to the limit of your own capability of judgement. It is in the trifimph over all these most important features that a critic can ever expect to attain* a recognized position among the people. Unqualified men, with iron nerve, such as we have been reading after in The Freeman at times until recently, can never hope to be critics nor qualify disaster. In order to strengthen my assertions I will quote you a few lines from the editorials of this newspaper, a leading factor of the Negro race. Then, I will quote from Matthew Arnold's criticism in a magazine article by John Burroughs and briefly comment on Alan Dale, a New York Journal critic, concluding with a summary of my own personal convictions The Freeman editorial of August second read thus: "One commendable feature of the Negro newspaper and public speaker of recent years is the spirit of helpful criticism that is apparent. It is a marked departure from the custom of the past when to have criticised adversely was considered a sort of racial treason." MATTHEW ARNOLD'S CRITICISM "Mr. Arnold is one of England's greatest orities Mr. Burrows commenting on "Arnold" says: "There was a common standard, an unwritten law of taste, to which poets, artists and orators appealed." Quoting Mr. Arnold on criticism, he says: "The individual has no natural rights, but only duties." An Arnold criticism: "Our dangers are in exaggerating the blessing of self-will and self-assertion; in not being ready enough to sink our imperfectly formed self-will in view of a large general result." Mr. Arnold once said in a speech in the Author's Club in New York, that only the literary class had understood and sustained him. The other classes, he said, had simply been irritated or bewildered by him. ALAN DALE AS A CRITIC. Alan Dale, in my judgement, is not a fantastic genius. His judgement of a play or a player is better than his resorts to humor. He copies after Bill Nye, a superior humorist who once lived and amused us. Dale has given some prominent white actors and actresses 'awful call downs' but the performers all recovered from the shock and perhaps benefited by criticism. The result is of little consequence to him. They are there to be seen and talked about and he is there to say what he pleases, a capable judge, for the benefit of the public; for the good of the performance and for the sake of art. What Dale says is cheerfully taken to be "gospel" by all intelligent actors. Recognition of his ability gives him a special position as a critic, and by that we can tell that he is capable. MY OWN CONVICTIONS. I have no reason to vary from what we have understood about Arnold and Alan Dale, in my own case. I do not feel to be beyond the intelligent people and actors of my race in this respect, but on the other hand, I rather think the critics, playwrights and people of my race, in general, are all be hind the actors in uniform proportions. I also think a revelation in different directions would have to be rather strong to compare with the present progressive standard of the actors. My own standard of criticism is built on experimental foundation. I have no time for ignorance, I cater not for love and the hatred which comes from criticising plays and actors will be swallowed up by facts which follow. I care nothing for actors views on things theatrical. Gallery gods, street uchins and matinee cranks are all the inspiration I need to combine with the blessings of mother wit, experience and education. Criticism does not mean a good performer is really bad; when it comes from a special critic reviewing a performance, it is rather a compliment to a player to be even mentioned. I am in sympathy at all times with performers rather than with managers or the outside people. The females, the children of the stage, the ignorant and uneducated, appeal to me with the greatest sympathy of all. The force of my convictions will never be fully appreciated by actors of my race of to-day. Those who are quick to apprehend are among the enlightened few who have already discovered the logical path in which I tred; not to atone for the folly of the past nor the glory of the present. I am paving the way for the welfare of the future generation. 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 In Kentucky—(poem) by Hon. J. H. Mulligan; music by F. L. Bristor. 50c Papa's Baby Boy D. L. Isaacs. 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) Lower M. Lawson. 50c Any of the above sent upon receipt of 25 CENTS. Correspondence with profes- sionals solicited. Address DEPT B. THE GEO. B. JENNINGS CO. 105 and 107 West 4th St. CINCINNATLO 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 The Marvelous WILLIE SHIELDS SENSATIONAL HOOP JUGGLER AND SLACK WIRE ARTIST. Managers wish this Great Act, address WILLIE SHIELDS care of the Freeman. Stage sitting made especially for act by Ed. Vanwyck, Cincinnati, O. Wanted Performers and Musicians, both Male and Female Immediately to take the places of Boozers and Mashers. All kinds of performers - Musicians that double - for A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY COO 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. VALUABLE SOUVENIRS AT THE GRAND FALL OPENING of New and Up-to Date CLOAKS, SUITS AND FURS "At the Point," Cor. Mass. Ave., and Penn. St., MONDAY, SEPT. 15TH, 1902 HAMBURGER BROS. I Will Put You On Why do I advertise? For two reasons: First, that I may reach you. Second, that you may reach me. I do not sell below cost. The dealers who say they DO, DO NOT, but I DO sell at the lowest figures possible and yet give you honest values. I am selling SUMMER TRIMMED HATS At your own price. I can save you FORTY CENTS on the DOLLAR on Fall Hats Trimmed or Untrimmed MRS, ROSALIE CARLUE, 540 Massachusetts Avenue. CHEW DARLING GUM A Special Favorite Better than ever.. THE DARLING GUM CO. THE NEWPORT FINEST TONSORIAL PARLOR IN THE WEST WM. EDMOND, PROP. No. 1919 Market street, St. Louis, Mo. Hot and cold baths, 6 tickets for $1.00. Clean linen used with every customer. Branch Anchor Steam Laundry. Fine line imported and Domestic cigars. WANTED-Names and address of persons suffering from Piles. $10 per 1000 J. H. Davidson & Co., 168 E. Bandolph Street, Chicago, IL. Send $1.50 for avera s subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. J E BENJAMIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all court. Rents Collected. Loan on Real Estate, New Phone 1640 12½ Wilson Block, Room 2. 311 INDIANA AVENUE McDANEL'S Steam Dye Works Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired, Base Ball Suits made to order. Ladies' Cloaks altered. Dry Cleaning. Work called for and delivered. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green—Phones—New 3553 Morgan & Shelton (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service, Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published. BUSINESS LEAGUE (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. The following committees were named: Nomination of officers—J. C. Napler- chairman; C. H. Smiley, W. A. Matthews, W. C. Murphy, J. E. Shepherd, Dr. S. E. Courtney and W. J. Reed. Resolutions—T. W. Jones, chairman; I. T. Montgomery, E. A. Johnson, G. Grant Williams and Dr. J. W. E. Bowen. Auditing—C. T. Armes, chairman; O. W. Franklin, Dora A. Millar; Fred. R. R. Moore and W. Arnold. On special memorial to Geo. E. Jones, deceased—Lloyd G. Wheeler, chairman; Judge M. W. Gibbs and Dr. S. A. Elbert. The first paper of the session was, "Negro Business Men of Chicago," by W. F. Taylor, in the course of which the rise of such men as Theodore W. Jones, L. W. Wheeler, Rankin and Ware was described. He owns a large drug store himself and opened his doors with but one cent in his pocket, depending on a sale to earn the price of a breakfast. Monday Evenings Session. The principal event of the evening session was the annual address of President Washington. He was in excellent voice, and the increased volume and earnest eloquence of his tones were noticed by all. Always enthusiastic, putting his whole strength into an argument, Richmond saw Washington at his best. His address was short, but every word counted and was delivered with cannot ball directness. From the outset of the convention, he set an example in brevity and conservative statement, which added to the interest of the occasion. Dr. Washington described the early organization of the Business League as an example of the value of small beginnings, and illustrated further, the fact that large results came from humble starts, by telling the story of how Tuskegee was opened in a hen house which he had cleaned out, with the assistance of an old colored man who doubted the safety of "o eaning out a hen house—in the day time." He bore strongly upon character as an asset upon the importance of the bank account and rating in one's own community. He believed in capable leadership, and disapproved of the class of leaders who live and carry all their belongings in a "grip-sack." Responsible men can not move from place to place easily for they have too many interests at stake to leave without sober reflection. "I am glad to say," Mr. Washington went on "that this league is composed of workers not mere talkers. Those who are taking part in these programs have been asked to do so because they have actually succeeded in demonstrating their ability to succeed in some line of industry. We have no one on the program who is to advise others to do that which he himself has not done. Every man connected with this organization, no matter what his business may be should bear in mind that not only has he the responsibility of developing his own business, but that he owes a duty to the community in which he lives. One of these responsibilities is to use his influence to take off of the street corners and from bar rooms and dens of HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS ALL Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. 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Send us One Dollar and mention this paper, and we will send you three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR GROWER AND STRAIGHTENER, two large bottles of HARTONA FACE BLEACH, and one large box of HARTONA NO-SMELL, which removes all disagreeable odors caused by Perspiration of the Feet, Arm-Pits, &c. Goods will be sent securely sealed from observation. Write your name and post-office and express office address very plainly. Money can be sent in Stamps or by Post-Office Money Order, or enclosed in Registered Letter or by Express. AGENTS WANTED in Every Town and City. Liberal Salary Paid. BEFORE USING HARTONA AFTER USING HARTONA sin and misery every colored boy and man found in idleness. One of the curses of the race and one to which we can not shut our eyes in honesty is the large number of colored men who are inclined to flock to the cities and yield to the temptation of trying to live by their wife without hard, productive industry. Let us rid the race of this class as rapidly as possible. I hope that each one of you have come here determined to get some encouragement, something of information and enthusiasm which you can take back home with you and put into practical use for the benefit of the community in which you live. Let us never grow despondent, doubtful or discouraged. There is something in human nature everywhere which recognizes merit in the form of successful industry, business intelligence and high Christian character. Let us bear in mind that in the long run and in the last analysis, our influence and power for good will be measured by what our neighbors, black and white, have to say about us, rather than the word of the man who lives a thousand miles distant from our territory. Despise not small beginnings. We must learn to build from the ground upwards and not from the sky downwards." Much more was said along this line of plain advice, with apt illustrations a d stories that brought forth tumultuous applause. Rev. W. F. Graham then spoke upon the Negro in the insurance business, giving an interesting summary of the work of the American Beneficial Association, of which he is founder and president. He advised every one to invest a little in these insurance companies as a protection in case of sickness or death. Mr. A. C. Howard of Howard's Manufacturing Company, Chicago, told of the work in which he was engaged, of how he began experimenting in the shoe polish while employed as a Pullman porter. With a capital of $280 he went into the business of making the polish, and by careful maneuvering he built up the largest trade in Chicago, and now his goods are used all over the country, his annual income being not less than $15,000 per year. Mrs. Dora Millar of New York spoke in an entertaining manner on "fashionable dress making," and advised the dropping of excuses, delays, etc., and the transaction of business on business principles. H. A. Tandy of Lexington, Ky., a successful contractor and builder, who has erected some of the largest public buildings in the State, discussed his profession. He paid a high compliment to the South, saying that all he had accomplished he owed to the South. Hon. John C. Dancy, recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, one of the ablest men in the entire country, said that he was pleased to note the fact that there were present so many Negro men and women who are showing the young people their great possibilities in this country. During the past year said Mr. Dancy, the Negro has contribute $7,000,000 to the industrial progress of America. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, who is a leading divine of the M. E. church, and who has been thrice voted for for the bishopric, delivered a most unique and scholarly address entitled "Three Feet THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. TRADE-MARK. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE ORING LAWRENCE MARK Make a Yard." He said no one key would unlock the race problem—it would require a hat full to do it. If it took the white race a thousand years to win eminence and power, it would take the blacks equally as long, other things being equal The Negro must face scientific truths and work them out on scientific lines, for character, thought, wealth, morals, manhood, mastery of work were the factors that must be used, and their results are as exact as the principle that three feet and no more or less make a yard, and that two and two always make four. The race is young yet, and must be patient. He was interrupted frequently by applause, and the address was clearly one of the most notable of the convention. Fred R. Moore of Brooklyn, N. Y., representing a building and loan association, woke the echoes by a terrific "roast" of ignorant Negro preachers, charging that they are responsible for the jim crow cars in the South, that they were misleading the race, and that there was a new Negro on the scene who would not follow them. Robert T. Teach of the Boston Globe said he was in the South for the first time, and paid a fine compliment to Booker Washington, pronouncing him the greatest man the race has produced since the days of Frederick Douglass. Fannie Barrier Williams of Chicago discussed the servant girl problem, urging that young women make character their goal, rather than rich garments and javels, and the reaching of a life of complacent ease which often bore the illegal brand of "society." Self-respect was the highest station, and the servant girl could get it as easy as the most favored. After Warren Logan had spoken briefly and J. S Bush of Arkansas had told of the business men of his State, the chairman introduced Judge Robert H. Terrell of Washington, D. C., recently appointed by President Roosevelt to a place upon the bench of the District of Columbia. Judge Terrell is one of the brightest young men in the country and is a graduate of Harvard. He was chief of a division in the treasury department under President Harrison, and later served as principal of the Washington high school. He is an orator of engaging qualities, and has a personal following that entitles him to rank among the potential factors of the nation Judge Terrell's subject was the "Lawyer's Relation to Business Development," and it is not too much to say that in the sense of presenting a new phase of the commercial question to the people in a manner that will open many eyes that have not previously seen the real relation between the lawyer and the business man, the address was the most important that was brought to the attention of the body. In matter and in delivery, it could not have been improved upon Judge Terrell said in part: "Next to the business man himself, the lawyer is more interested in the business development of his community than the man of any other profession. His support and his advance-ut depend wholly upon the success of those about him in mercantile affairs. His fees of any considerable magnitude are made by and through litigation involving business transactions. When the Negro shall have become firmly established in the business world, he, too, will find it necessary to have his lawyer a man of his own race—intimately associated with him, indeed his social companion—we may produce our men learned in law, in m dioine and in theology; but there will for them be no career unless they have behind them a race strong in property, strong in material resources—a people at whose doors the grim specter of want and penury can have no abiding place. The masses of the Negro must be helped by their own men to arrive at a proper appreciation of the meaning of education and its relationship to all kinds of work. It would be a most fortunate thing if the possession of a little learning should make them despise and refuse to enter the humbler occupations. It should rather make them perform this work more skillfully and more intelligently and elevate its standard in the labor market. The Negro cannot afford to lose a single occupation, ho wever humble it may be. He should not only exert every effort to keep what he has, but to get into others from which he has been excluded. The very m-aning of civilization is the multiplying of the number of occupations for men." Other notable addresses made upon the closing day of the League were those of Judge M. W. Gibbs, of Arkansas, who took issue with the conservative stand taken by Dr. Bowen on the subject of the Negro's early advent into politics; W. H Green of Pittsburgh; Col. W. A. Pledger and Col. J. N. Devaux, of Georgia; W. P Burrell, True Reformer, of Richmond; R. J. Palmer, merchant tailor, of Columbia, S. C.; Samuel Harris, of Williamsburg, Va., and Stansbury Boyce, of Jacksonville, Fla., on the dry goods Lusiness; R. S. Hudson, of Salem, Ala., on wood and coal business; J C Napier on business conditions in Nashville, Tenn.; Dr J. C. Dawling and Miss Susie Robb, representing the Washington High School Alumni, who spoke on the SYPHILIS CURED FREE The Remedy is Sent'Absolutely Free to Every Man or Woman Send- WHITE MORE GILT EDGE DRESSING GIVE JOHN FINE FASHION COLOR JUSTICE GILT EDGE BLACKETS, COLOR FABRIC, FOAM, FINE FASHION WHITE MORE MAKE IT A WEEKEND SALE A celebrated Indiana Physician has discovered the most wonderful cure for Sphilis or Blood Poison ever known. It quickly cures all such indications as mucous patches in the mouth, severe throat, copper collar spot, chancres, ulcerations on the body and in hundreds of cases where the hair a d eyebrows had fallen out and the whole skin was a mass of boils, pimples and ulcers. this wonderful has completely changed the whole body into a lean, perfect condition of physical health. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ABOVE PLAINLY SHOW WHAT THIS GRAND DISCOVERY WILL DO. THE ILLUSTRATIONS ABOVE PLAYLY SHOW WHAT THIS GRAND DISCOVERY WILL DO. William McGraph, 46 Guilford street, Buffalo N. Y., says: "I well mollied my year ago I was a total wreck. Several doctors had failed to cure me of syphilis. I was rid of my soress and my skin become smooth and natural in two weeks, and after completing the treatment, I was able to feel my body, and to day I am absolutely well, I give you permission to use my name and I will answer all inquiries from - suffering me. Every railroad running into Ft. 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The program also included a description of the work of the Stringer lodge of Masons in Mississippi by Charles Sanks, of Clarksville; the Hair Good business in Boston, Mass., Gilbert C. Harris; "The Negro as Silk Operative," T. W. Thurston, Fayetteville, N. C.; "Catering," John H. Miller, of Cincinnati; "Barbering," G. Grant Williams, Hartford, Conn; the commission merchant, Richard Ferguson, Philadelphia, Pa.; undertaking and embalming D. T. Howard, Atlanta, Ga., and Preston Taylor, Nashville, Tenn.; banking, Rev W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; general merchandising, H L Jackson, Blackstone, Va.; the transfer business, W. T. Garnett and D. L. Knight, Louisville, Ky. The papers and speeches were to the point and large audiences were the rule at every session of the meetings, the evening gatherings averaging not less than 2,000. During the series, excellent music was rendered by Miss Susie Belle Anderson of Springfield, Mass., a singer of unusual ability, and Mrs Mildred Cross of Richmond. The committee on nominations through J. C. Napier, reported the following as the choice for officers for the ensuing year, and they were unanimously elected amid cheers by a rising vote: President, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee; first vice-president, Dr. B. H. Boyd, Nashville. Tenn.; second vice-president. W. O Murphy, Atlanta, Ga; third vice-president, Clarksdale, Miss.; corresponding secretary, Emmett J Scott, Tuskegee, Ala; recording secretary, E. E Cooper Washington, D.C.; treasurer, Gilbert C. Harris, Boston, Mass; compiler, S. Laing Williams, Chicago, Ill.; registrar, Peter J. Smith, Boston. Mass; executive committee: T Thomas Fortune, chairman; Dr. S. E Courtney, Theodore W Jones, N. T. Velar, W. L Taylor, Giles B. Jackson, J. C Napier, M. N. Lewey and J. C. Jackson. The announcement of each name brought fourth enthusiastic endorsement. XX Dr. J. E. Bowen made the report of the committee on resolutions. The document was remarkable for its brevity. The Governor was thanked for kind expressions, the local league was commended for the perfect arrangements, the press was given an acknowledgment for its careful and acute reports, and Booker Washington was extended a vote of continued confidence and esteem. The convention closed with a farewell address by Dr. Washington which was equal in power and sound advice to his speech at the opening. It urged the delegates to make themselves strong at home by lives of soberness, honesty and financial integrity. The Banquet. The banquet on Wednesday evening at Price's Hall was a fitting complement of the day's exercises. The affair was well managed by Mr. Giles B. Jackson, and the invitations included about four hundred elegantly attired and joyous people. The menu was elaborate and toothsome, the table being set in the form of a six polished star. 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Harris, Secretary, Henry Williams, Treasurer. those inclined to the terpsichorean offering. Thursday the entire party went to Hampton Institute, where a fine dinner was served and the various departments were thrown open for the inspection of GEM LAUNDRY Collars 2c Cuffs 235-237 INDIANA AVENUE Both Phones 1671. those inclined to the terpsichorean offering. Thursday the entire party went to Hampton Institute, where a fine dinner was served and the various departments were thrown open for the inspection of the visitors. The exercises in the chapel were exceptionally impressive, and they may be made the subject of later report. A trip to Buckroe Beach, with a dip in the surf, concluded what was no doubt the most profitable, most enjoyable and most systematically conducted national convention of Afro-Americans held within the history of the race. R. W. THOMPSON. given by the young men of San Jose, who are the most brilliant social event of the season. Mr. Perkins and family, of San Malal, were guests of Mr. Matthews and family on the 24th uit. J. Williams, of San Jose, spent Sunday with R. English, Mimes, E. Cauid and J. English will leave soon for a trip through the South, and will spend some time in Mobile, Misses Edner Lacell and Ader Garnett have returned from a visit of two weeks to friends in Haleset. Terse, Timely Topics. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, O. Palo Alto, Cal., Special.—Lewis Terrell has returned from his vacation at Alum Rock. The Trollly and Moonlight social Copies of The Freeman can be sent from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, C. Madam McNairdee-Moore 13 Le - ; oe ae ORT Cae eo ge “ee ioe te ee : ee “aK e VPM g: 4 7 m \, = oN ‘ : 4 ae f AN. Ay eae, q ey, mi) ae ate ei y nN : * = am : mi 4 el i “ er ‘The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female yonder, born with the double(cau)) veil, ehe Poe of the old ancient Southern Clairyoys guisof New Orleans. She's a living Phren- ties and Physlogomnist” She tells play int you are best adapted for in life by fesling your braing and mind, With @ yrs) of her hand she gives you @ coil of {nluenge to enable you to overcome all bad jack, She has made thousands of homes tipsy. Bead the fifth chapter ix verse of st Hatt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shail be called the children of God.” She reunites the separated, makes peace hers there is confusion, Your husband or file will never become angry or your sweet heart forsake you, Bat will love ‘you better sui marry you sooner it yon will only heed this lady's Cousultation, “Read what several luliee of your city say, ""Yes, we believe her sodsend to cur city: my husband and I halboon seperated over yenr and just think since Lealled on thislady, he returned today, we are together and happy.” ‘This young lady says: “The one loved refused to {all or write me; Tealled on this lady and rare now engaged.” You can’tyafford to nist consulting this gifted Indy; she is gifted to read characters, She. chal- lenges the world to excell’ her. advice ox love, losses business, family and fnaucial troubles, Re-unites the separated caanes speedy marriage with the one of your choice, No cards allowed in her place of business; no. one’s ill wishes filled; strictly # Christian Iady end depends entirely, on her heavenly gift, If yon are painful or slag, think: you have Deen witcherafted go tosee her, She spent elght years in the Jungies of Africa and has travele } through 4 states doing good, wherever she went. Read St, Jobn, $th chap, 33d ver: “It this nan is not of God he could do nothing. Three parlors so arrainged that you meet uo {riends norstrangers:evervthing confi den- tial, Owing to such crowds you may_call aight or day. Permanently located. Send noney by postal order or Registered letter MapaM McNAIRDEE-MoorE hiss recently married and wishes all to ad: dress her as above at her old stand. She certainly is the wonderful woman of the 20th Century. She has made a many heart hap* py through her wonderderful power. I, for ——_{_{_—_[__—_= Race Gleanings The Georgia Baptist Printing Com- pany in Augusta, Ga., pays $3,000 an- anally to employees ana does a business that averages $567 per month. Joshua A. Breckett, an Atlanta Ga. Negro, is a sculptor of unusual ability. Heis now4! years old and has completed ‘number of busts of famous personage that have attracted considerable atten- tion to his work. He was between 4 and Syears of age when bis talert for molde- ling asserted itself. His first lessons, howeve, were taken under Professor Fitzkimball,of Boston. Later,he studied ‘With Shields, the German modeler. A nunber of prominent people have seen his work and he has many very compli- mentary letters from these persons: He contemplates disposing of the bust of Gen. Robt. E. Lee, one of his latest ‘Works and says he wilidonate a portion of the proceeds to furnish one of the ooms in the new Soldier’s Home. “ Nine bundred colored men—all mem- bers of 8 hodcarriers’ union—made ap- plication recently for representation in the Chteago Federation of Labor. ‘The disenssion that followed thelr applica- tion was the wildest the Federation has tal in years; and after an hour of con- ttoversy the matter was given over to the Executive Committee for settlement. The colored men are members of the Hodcarriers and Buildings Labors’ Uni- 0, bot want @ local of their own. Some claim they have been forced to become MWenbers of the German and Italian lo- cals, were they cannot understand the language. All profess to believe that they can better their condition by havi- 28 local of thelr own, This they have om *, aud went it represented in the edecution, a Mrs E, Lewis, now of Chicago bas teen in the hair dressing business 26 Years Within that time she has taught ber trade to 50 persons and gaved $25,000 —— Coloved men own in the United States “rated drugstores with an investment BED WETTING si THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ‘one, as one in the midst, My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husbandand the way he would throw away his time and money until T consulted this wonderful lady Tt will soon bea year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he pre- sents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can’t praise her too highly, A Lapy of New Iberia, La, WRITE HER AT ONCE FOR ALL INFORMATION. ‘There is no doubt of this lady's. prophetic power. She is aiving phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant, to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one ean dictate, Tell you every incident of your past and present life and put you on the ‘toad of success both financially and physi. cally if you will only heed her instructions ‘Tcalled on her when the one I love had gone Lkuew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A TApy of Fort Gibson, Ind, T, _, Madame.—1 feel it my duty to do this for yonareall you, advertise. Just think my husband and I have been separated 2 years; Lealled on you in September and ina week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you t00 much. Ladies that are heart-broken by family troubles, love affairs and bad luck until it seem that life isa blank, oall or write to this dear lady, she will do you good: she will tell you to trast God and she will do the balance, and she will, ‘A Lapy of Rossland, B.C, Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you ean, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to.- She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her She will make your very soul, glad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make ‘home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks, N.B.— Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life read- ing. Clip thisad, 608 N, West Street, cor. Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLI», {ND., MADAME McNAIRDEE-MOORE, of something over a half million dollare. _ Prof. L. B. Moore, Ph. D., deanof the ‘Teachers’ College of Howard University Washington. D ©., is doing a noble work for the advancement of the young people of the race. His services along this line have been many. He was at one time secretary of the Young Men's Christian Asscciation at Phitadelphia Pa., tor six years and also pursued post- graduated courses in the University of Pennsylvania, where he won his Ph. D degree. From here he was called to Howard University as tutor in the pre- paratory department, He was later trans ferred to the college department aud promoted to the professorship of Latin and pedagogy. Subsequently he was made dean of the pedagogical depart- ment, which he organized and has de- veloped into a teachers’ college for the training of teachers for the kindergar- tene, elementary and secondary schools, ‘The catalogue of the University shows that thorough courses are offered in both elementary and advanced work, also post-graduate courses leading to degrees in pedagogy and philosophy. — ‘The Jacksonville (Fla.) Business Prof- essional Men’s League, with 593 mem- bers, has invested, not inclading real estate, $126 000 Golored Merchandise and Sweepstake shoot. At Pleasant Hill, Mo., on August 29, ‘the Sixth Annual Colored Merchandise and Sweepstake Shoot took place and was a decided snocess. This shoot is to our race what the Grand American Handicap is to the Anglo-Saxon, being chiefly supported by the manufacturers for the encouragement of this gentle- manly sport of trap shooting among our ruoe since they drew the color line on one from our city in the person of F. H. Cobron, who has long been conceded one of the best wing shots of his race. At this shoot he defeated four aspirants for the championship trophy for wing shots, said trophy being subject to chal- lenge from any colored shooter of the country. This annual shoot ie not strictly a local affair nor allotted to any one place, but since there has been no demand from any other place having a colored gun club, each previous shoot has taken place at Pleasant Hill under the management of Mr.T. H. Cobron, who has at his calling the support Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair Q. TRADE MARK iO oo ANG OFALL HAIR TON > — Er \o Wil SS ay FORE. C 2 AFTER, — BE WARNED — \N order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighter and cause the hair to grow long, eng which are simply put up by a lotof quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned eash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless : greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government. of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark con- sists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertise- ment, isnot OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. ‘Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Isuy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO, Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelléd around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot ironsare used; nothing but OZONO. | It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may liye. jhe price of OZONO is 50c. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes isa complete treatment, In order to introduce this great Hair ‘Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature’s cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human ‘body, such as feet, arm- pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expresely for the human scalp, This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest Boods. Cut ont this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who Wishes to take advantage ‘of this lot, let-them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, ean obtain same by sending 50c. extra, Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to ee ee Cree, Cen ee ee ee wels 16 mune tien att end olnene's sian in mtn Oil. BOSTON CHEMICAL C0., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Enclosed find $1.00, for which please send me the following goods, as by your offer: Four large boxes of Ozono, worth $200 One large bottle of Electrical skin Hefiner..0. 50 ‘One large bottle of Electrical 6in Food... 50 One large pint package Anti-odor, worth (0... 45. One large package Furliy Scalp Soap, worth...-"__25 BORN es ames 2ST iin Wa erie Sree, Post-Office______—=s—s—s—(Nearrest Express Office 1 County. State es of the manufacturers in any undertak- ing for stimulating trap shooting. The Merchandise program called for six events and the entrance to these events was the price of the target, only one cent each. Thescores show that Mr. Lemuel Clay, of Frankfort Kae., made made the higest average in the target events. Other out of town shooters were Ed. Armstead, of Kansas City Mo. the ruaper up in the championship event. Jobn Lewis, St. Lovie, Mo, C. C, Cooley, Kansas Uity, Mo. and H. T. Sneed Westport, Mo. ‘The most import event of the occasion was the live bird championship event for the Challenge Trophy presented by The Sportsman of St. Louis, emblematic of the Colored Champion Wing-shot. ‘This trophy was put up in open compe- tition at thisshoot last year and was won by the late E.R, Nattall and held by him at the time of his death, no col- ored shooter having been able to defeat him. Under the conditions governing the trophy, if holder of trophy die, the same shall be put up in open competl- ‘tion. This match called for 25 birds, 80 yards rise, the winner in addition to the trophy receiving a Syracuse ham- merless gun. There were five who en- tered this match, Mr. Cohron of the home clab winning with a score of 23 birds. Now, who will be the first to challenge the winner? News of Military Life. Fr, ASSINIBOINE Mon’ , 8-26-02, Error FREEMAN :—After a three years’ period of fighting and hardships in the far-off Philippines, the gallant old 24th has returned to the states from which it left, in the spring of '98 for ‘Cuba to fight the blood-thirsty Spaniard. Since the day it landed on Cuban soil itsrecord has been one of the most glorious and brilliant of any regiment that ever lef¢ home to do service in foreign lands. After the long duration of their many trials and privation that soldering under a tropieal sun affords, ‘the boys were real glad to set foot on American soil once more. ‘The headquarters band, the non-com- sioned steif and companies A, B, © and D are stationed at Port Harrison, Mont. Port Harrison, which is a new port, having been built since "90, is sald to be one of the finest in the country. T e@ third battalion, companies I, K, Lard M, is stationed at Port Missoula, which is Rood port, but somewhat ont of date. The second battation, E, F,@ and , is stationed here at Port Assini- boine. Of tne three poste, Assiniboine is theoldest, naving been’ bait in ihe 70's by the 18:h Inft- Although some of the buildings, which are all onilt of brick and stone, are quite old, taere are many good and haudsome ones among tnem. The reservation covers an area of two equare miles and in every direc: Uion save one, nothing can be seen bat sky and level prairie, Several miles to the south-east are the Bears’ Paw moun tains. In the center of the reservation is the fort or post. The post covers an area of about one-half mile equare and resembles a small town more than any- thing else. Running north and south 1n the center of the post is the parade ground, which is about a half mile long and 200 yards wide. On the east of tue parade ground are the officers’ qaarters or houses. ‘They number about twenty well-built, substantial looking houses, with well-kept lawns and gravel walks. On the west of the parade ground are the soldiers’ quarters. There are six long brick putldinge, eacn one suffi olently large to accommodate two com- panies. In each quarter there are kitch- ens, dining rooms, tailor shops, barber shops, ete At the north end of the hospital buildings, the church and school house. At the sonth end are the postoffice and library buildings, the officers club hall and band quarters ‘The post has a saw mill, water works andice house. ‘There are also a score or more of buildings occupied by the Q M. department, commissary, black smith shop, ete. The post is one mile from the railroad and seven miles from Haver, which is the nearest town. Haver {aaemall but growing town of about 2,000 inhabitants, of which about 200 are colored. J.E, Ware, Co. G, 24th Infantry. That Controversy. Edltor Freeman—There seems to be considerable stir in the A. M. E. church to the great disgust of:its members, and ail caused by the condnc: of the great number of young men who are clamor- ing for greataess, whether merited o not Great men, like other great things, usnally grow to greatness and are not made. “Few men reach permanent greatness in afew days. The venerable and ever to be beloved Right Rev Henry McNeil Tarner with his many titles 18a striking illustration of thi: fact. He was laying the foundation o} his present lofty eminence in the minds of all the great nations of the world long before the “wonld bs” and yet perhaps may never be “great men” were bor. Some of them who are really unworthy to unlace his shoes are atrik make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure a!) itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, espe- cially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemioal Com- pany holds a charter granted by the State of Vir- ginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Com- pany. Register your letters; it protects you. Ad- ress your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. ing at him and other pillars of the cnarch in ways that are calculated to do anything but reflzct credit on them selves or benefit the church. It is not for the public good nor to the interest of the church that this con- troversy is being kept up, but it is for selfish purposes; they are'hanting for unmerited honors at the expense and disgrace of the church. Many of the ‘small fry” are looking for high places at the top of the ladder (where there will always be plenty of room for ail the truly great) by pushing aside the great pilots who have founded and steered the old ship through the gales into the eddies. Now, when the sailing ought to be smooth and pleasant, set of men styled ‘christian leaders,” ‘whose conduct is worse than decent politicians could possibly tolerate, are destroying the good name, peace and dignity of the church. A long list of D. D’s., whose names are so familiar to the pubic that I need not point them out here, are better suited for anything else than the title: and positions they possess and occupy. If the church would do right at the nexi General Conference it would send de!- egates to the conference instrnoted tc leave Henderson, Chappelle & Co. at their proper places and fill the place that are now being disgraced by their conduct with christian ministers. Tne self respecting laity is tired ont and disgusted at the thought of paying mex ont their hard earnings to disgrace | hen in this manner. ‘A Layman. Portland, Ark. Bishop Derrick Honored. Eprror FReeMAN:—Joly 224, from Milan to Venice, His Majesty, the King of Greece, and Bishop W. B. Derrick and wife were fellow travelers in the same car, the King and his attendants having all of one coach except oue com- partment which was assigned to Bishop Derrick and wife, although songht after by more than 8 score of tourists. His Mejesty was not traveling in a private car, but as a simple passenger. ‘The lavatory, dining room and all ac: commodations were shared by the fel- low travelers. Contrast this with the idiotio and wioked “jim crow” cars that run right up to the threshold of Wash- ington, D 0. Tt is trae that there were thousands of individaals in Italy who could not have been @ passenger in the same cat with royalty, but it is also trae that nc discrimination was based on the ace’ dent of race or color. Some of the ap- plicants for the compartment assigned to Bishop Derrick were white Ameri cans of great wealth, bat it was deemec that a Bishop would be the most ac captable traveling companion. — Ir America, in certaia sectionr, the mere aceldent of race obscures all merit, dignity, all nobility of character. Bishop Payne and the Hon Frederick Douglass were ejected from a so-called first claes car in Florida, and handreds of refined and worthy ladies ard gentle- men have shared like unjust treatment simply because of race prejudice. Ags long as prominent Negrces preach the doctrine that no Negro, hos ever wor- thy, can expect to go nop until every Negro, however low and unwortay, can go.up with him, just so long will the Wicked prejudiced minority teat is re sponsible for American injustices to the Negro find arguments by which to evade the interference of the righteous majority. J. M. HENDERSON, M D. Philadelphia, Pa, Send $1.00 for a year's subseripticn to Freeman, the best Negro paper pub! ished. ;W ONDERFUI Curly Hair Made Straight By PORE ae shames. GSE ei Bi Ses 4 Ba i= =A FS ai Sd ‘TAKEN PROM LIFES BEVORE AND APTEN TREATAENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW Corsiee.y ‘This wonderful hair pomade ts the only sate pfeparaiion nthe won tha zee Hy OF Biel haisstralge se shown abave. It moure§ {Sod tbe. scaly and: provents tho hale from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruf and § axed ho nuircoy longang isya Sold over Antraless.” Westimonais free. on request. Te G rant fie, reparlOg, eve, ae ory Tintutiteniog kiahy hate. Beware of Tmltae Wong Get tho Original Ozonized Ox $ Marrow ‘as tho genuing never falls 10 Keep $ the hair straight, soft and beautiful, A:tollet § G Bisomil Sesitan, Paoaren aaecnan G tatsrondttal ome te ‘hat by ea use You siguawiige fern aati te fie. VulLalrections with every bottle. Only G03 Conte. Sold by druggists ate. dealers or tend Beso cous or one butt of BA-d0 forubree Boies We pay ail oxpress charges. wend B bate as adirens plalily o % OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., ge Wabash Avenue, Chicazo, Mlinots. sacidnia hd smidisbine kuti naeunacanmaaniied MARSHALL 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. The Ayres Bulletin The Vassar Style NONE other is so manifestly prominent among fall fashions. It is now six months since the Vassar Norfolk was first shown on our suit floor. Throughout the spring it was to be seen nowhere else. Now that "everybody is showing it" you expect most naturally the latest features present in Ayres models. of Much Beauty L.S. AYRES & CO. "Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods." LOCAL NOTES. W. H. Fielding will go to Cincinnati Sunday. Mrs. Charles Bass is sick at her home in West North street. George Worthington was in Muncie a few days last week. Mrs. A. H. Henderson is attending the fair in Lexington, Ky. Miss Daneva Darnell is ill at her home in West Tenth street. Dr. Joseph H. Ward has returned from his trip to New York City. Presiding Elder Sissle spent a few days in Terre Haute last week. Mrs. Joseph Whalen and Clara Fossett returned home last Sunday. Miss Minnie Hale of Crawfordsville, is visiting Mrs Amanda Mayne. Misses Ambia Keem, Grace Booth and sister have returned to the city. Misses Mildred Jackson and Nellie Keene have gone to Wilberforce, O. Miss Clara Easton left last Sunday for a week's visit in Louisville, Ky. Miss Julia Brown Hillman has returned to her home in Covington, Ky. W. A. Viney has gone to Lancaster, O, for a week's visit with his parents. Misses Estella Davis and Bertha Rickman returned to their home last Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Brown, after an extended trip to points in Ohio, has returned home. M. A. Stone of Detroit, Mich., was a caller at The Freeman one day last week. Mr. Linsey Lacey, an old Indianapolistie, after a long absence, is again in the city. Mrs. Keene, who has been visiting at her old home for several weeks, is again among us. The pastor of Simpson Chapel will preach a special sermon at 11 o'clock. Baptizing at 6 a. m. Julius Cox of the postoffice will spend his vacation visiting his brother in Birmingham, Ala. Harvey Warren of Cincinnati was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Keelger last Sunday. Mrs. Ada Bagby Ford is here from Chicago to spend two weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs. Wm Thompson of Cincinnati was here last week attending the Thomas-Porter wedding. Augustus T. Hedgebeth and daughter, Effie, of Kalamazoo, Mich., are visiting friends and relatives. Miss Varina Lewis left last Tuesday for Hamilton, Canada, to join the Canadian Jubilee Singers. Prof. Marons J. Gilliam spoke at the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday to a large and appreciative audience. Mr. Maxwell, son of the Rey. J. W. Maxwell of Zanesville, O., was in the city a few days last week. Mrs. Lillian Morris of Louisville, Ky., returned home last Sunday after a pleasant stay of several weeks. Miss Gertie Easton, after quite a lengthy stay in Louisville, Ky., is again home with her parents. Mr. Jennings Larter and daughter, Miss Tillie Larter, of Bedford, Ind., are Walking Skirts All Colors, all styles, all prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Give us a call. CAPITAL SUPPLY CO. 404 Indiana Avenue. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. in the city on account of the death of their relative, Mr. Andrew Lockear. Messrs. Wm. T. Bagby and Wm. Donnell of Wilmington, O., were callers at The Freeman office last week. Miss Rosella Dupont and Mrs. Lucile Bass were called to Connersville on account of the illness of their father. Mr. Ezra Roberts and sister, Nora, have returned from Kokomo, where they have been spending their vacation. The literary department of the Y. M. C. A. will have its formal opening, the evening of the 20th at Bethel A. M. E church. Call on Mrs. Irena Franklin for gro- ceries. A nice assorted line at down town prices, 427 W. 12th street. Phone 3159 new. 23-1m The lawn fete at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Henderson, last week, netted the Y. M. C. A. a neat sum of money. Mrs. N. A. Smoothers, 515 Indiana avenue, has good lodging rooms, good meals and lunch served at all hours; also ice cream parlor. 1m Miss Rada J. Reed, after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Isaac Carter and daughters, returned to her home in Lexington. Ky., last Sunday. Mesdames J M Porter, Wm. Thompson and Maurice White are the guests of Mrs. Nannie Swan of Plainfield, In^, for a few days. A farewell reception was tendered Rev E. T Smith at Walter's chapel, Monday evening Remarks were made by Sam E Givens. We will make you photos of groups, your home, floral designs, vehicles, etc. Good pictures. Ivory View Company, 1422 N. Senate avenue. 6-tf A Chance For Young Mem. 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 men who have received, as far as possible, a 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. Shoes artistically shined or polished for 5 cents. Private chair for ladies. 138 N. Illinois street. The program to be rendered to-morrow (Sunday) at Allen Chapel, beginning at 7:45, it being Endowment Day. Everybody invited. The program is as follows: Voluntary Invocation.....Pastor Solo.....Miss Ethel Ashley Paper.....Mr R M Booker Address.....Mr. Gurley Brewer Solo.....Miss Mattle Mitchell Recitation.....Miss Myrtle West Violin Selection.....Miss Lottie Ballard Duet.....Miss Lottie Brewer Miss Maude Brewer Address.....Mr. John Evans Solo.....Miss Katie Thomas Mr. Robert B Parker is the energetic proprietor of one of the best saloons in Indianapolis conducted by colored men. He has lately thoroughly renovated his place, putting in modern improvements to the extent of several thousand dollars, making it an ideal place for the business. His pool and billiard parlor has been improved by putting in several modern tables, costing $175 each, and other equipments in keeping. Out of town people should not fail to see this elegant place, which is well kept. Mr. Parker was a bartender in the famous old Bates House, and he has carried out his ideas in his own saloon with great success. He is the youngest man in the business in the city being this side of thirty. He is at 527 Indiana avenue. ANELY SUNSHINE Parties wanting accommodation for the winter may address Mrs E. D Williams, Box 177, Las Cruces, N. Mex. Grand Opening The Atlas Cloak and Suit Company have opened for business at 211 Indiana avenue with a complete line of ladies wear, cloaks, suits, capes, furs, etc. Their aim will be to give to their customers the sweltest garments for the least money. Great inducements are offered and it is hoped that they will receive a liberal share of the colored trade. Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 F. Ohio street. Trouners $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. CramerDry Plate Co. WANTED 10 000 GIRLS TO KISS THEIR SWEET- HEARTS AND ASK THEM TO VOTE FOR RECORDER. ELECTRIC HAIR STRAIGHTENER A device for taking the crimp out of the hair using heat electricity generated to do the work. Fifteen minutes used each week will keep the hair smooth straight. Recommended by the leading torsorillets and hair dressers through out the United States. Can be attached to any incandescent light socket. Sent by express prepaid anywhere in the United States upon receipt of postoffice, or express, money order for $8.00 Agents wanted everywhere, liberal commissions, exclusive territory. CRIMPLESS MFG. CO. 1115 Missouri Trust B'ldg. ST. LOUIS, MO. GRAND OPENING GRAND OPENING OF A NEW STORE 211 Indiana Avenue with a complete line Ladies' wear, clacks, suits, capes, furs, etc. Our constant aim will be to give you the best, cheapest and swellest garments for the least money. Buying for Cash we can afford to sell at a small margin You will receive the benefit. Our stock will interest you. Come and see us you will be more than repaid. The best markets have been visited and the goods bought are here for your inspection. Remember You will be satisfied if you visit. Atlas Cloak and Suit Co. [ Four doors from Illinois Street, ] DO YOUR EYES HURT? Have you headache, dizzy spells, sick at the stomach? If so, you should try a pair of our glasses. Twenty- two years experience. Prices reasonable. No one urged to buy. Come and see us about your eyes. J. H. BOYER, Doctor of Optalmology. 21 W. Ohio Street. Revs Charles Jones, of Ohio; Thomas Leggett, of Princeton; Bailey, of Connerville, and Hunter, of Terre Haute, were in the city last week. Edgar P. Wolferstan, white, a member of a Y. M. C. A. body of N. Y. was a pleasant and instructive visitor at the Colored Y. M. C. A. rooms this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Roney lost their baby girl last Monday. The funeral services occurred Wednesday morning at 10 a. m., and was conducted by Rev. Gibson. A awnet fete was given for the benefit of Simpson Chapel, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Courtney in North Missouri street, was a success financially and sotally. Wilfred O. Thompson, white bandmaster of the 24th U S Infantry, the colored regiment that saw service in the Philippines paid The Freeman office a, visit He tells and interesting story and dotes on his band of colored players. Reduced rates to Terre Haute during the session of the A. M. E. Conference, on sale Sept. 22 good until 28th, for $3.17 round trip. Rates can also be had from any point in the State on the Vandalia Line. P.rsons intending to visit can leave on any of the seven trains going out daily. Col. J. H. Ringgold, Archie Greathouse, William Walden and C. C. Stapp attended the 10th anniversary of Covington Lodge No. 6 K of P., Cincinnati, Ohio, last Sunday. During the day they visited the Zological Garden and were very much pleased with their trip. C. C. Stapp did not return with the party, but proceeded to Lexington Fair as special representative of the Indianapolis Freeman during the present week. The many friends of Mr. Andrew Locklear will be indeed sorry to learn of his death, which occurred last Sunday morning after an illness of several months. The funeral service was from the home in Dongglass street, and was conducted by the Rev. R. R Downs. The bereaved ones that were nearest akin to him are a wife, two daughters and a son. In the death of Mr. Locklear the family have lost a kind and faithful husband and loving father and the community a peaceable, law-abiding citizen. ```markdown ``` SHANK OR VOTE FOR VOTE FOR Robert Metzger The Republican nominee for Sheriff of Marion county, election November 4. VOTE FOR William Davis Republican nominee for Clerk of Marion county, election November 4. FREE or CASH Medical Treatment. Book 5e stamps. Box E23, Denver, Colorado. WANTED- Names and address of persons suffering from Piles $10 per 1000 J. H. Davidson & Co., 188 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill. THE MARKET New Orleans, Sept. 8. -Cotton quiet. Sales. 3,150 bales. Ordinary. 6,13-16c; good ordinary. 7,5-16c. low middling. 7,13-16c; middling 8,13-16c. good middling. 8,13-16c; middling fair. 8,11-16c. Receipts. 3,882 bales; stock, 48,790 bales. New York, Sept. 8. -Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8%c; middling gulf, 9%c. Sales, 554 bales. New Orleans, Sept. 9. -Cotton drum. Sales, 5,150 bales. Of 4,114 bales. 7,5-16c. low middling. 7,13-16c; middling fair. 8,11-16c. Receipts. 4,120 bales. stock, 48,700 bales. New York, Sept. 9. -Spot cotton closed quiet; middling uplands, 8%c; middling gulf, 9%c. Sales, 276 bales. For Men Only. "Positive"; a sure preventive for sexual diseases of men; 500 per bot. the 2c postage for particulars and circular. Fox Chemical Co., P. O. Box 164 Reading, Pa. SANTAL-MIDY In 42 years (Goodness and discharges from the urinary organs, arrested by Santal MIDy Capacities without inconvenience). or P. O. Box 2081, New York. HAIR SWITCHES ge 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 kink hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Ornaments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Well Illustrated Catalogue. 59 Congress St., DETROIT, 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 what we say and to be the "best in the one. One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a maltubar person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin of a brown person beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots resemble bruises. Will color you red, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and makes the hair soft and cool. One highly perfumed and of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a person, known in free. Any person sending us a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered money, we will send it through the mail it will come by express, we want it sent C. O. D. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or a box free of contents except the one that no one will know contents except receive. ```markdown ``` FOR Cotton. ```markdown ``` Send stamp for CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, VA Flanner & Buchanan, 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 Prescriptions Carefully and Accurately Compounded by Competent Pharmacists M. HIRSCHBERG 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 Buggy COTTON BLOSSOM, This buggy is one of the GREATEST anno- man get her into one of these buggies behind a just as well go way, way, back and play check WESTERN CARR 709 South 4th St Let Us ENTERTAIN WITH A FINE PH A MAN TO OPER Costs You Very Little. Jewelry and Musical Instruments, "DIRECT FROM M This buggy is one of the GREATEST encourages to matrine. Let the young or old man ask these buggies behind a good horse, and if she don't say "Yes, he was just as well go way, way," he will be happy. Costs You Very Little. C. A. BASSETT Jewelry and Musical Instruments, 213 Indiana Avenue. "DIRECT FROM MAKER TO WEARER" 1 AMERICAN GLOAK & We Manufacture We Sell 145-149 N. Pennsylvania Street. New Bicycles from $10 up and Good Second Hand Wheels as cheap as $1. New Harness as Low as $15 a Set and up Robes, Blankets and Storm Coats, Ankle Boots, Axie Grease, Harness Oil, Bridles and Lines. And many other articles too numerous to mention, all of which we are selling at a very close figure. We would be glad to have you call and investigate our stock for we are sure we can supply you in anything you need in this line. Trusting to hear from you soon 540 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. It is FREE Showing hundreds of the latest styles at the lowest prices ever quoted in America. We Propay Expenses charges, all orders amounting to $7.50 or over, when the full amount accompanies the order. We have your Shoes. Please call and see them. A first-class stock of Shoes and Rubbers always on hand. 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 both, 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 find a good horse, and if she don't say "Yes" he had checkers the rest of his day. ARRIAGE COMPANY On Street, ST. LOUIS, MO AIN Your COMPANY THE PHONOGRAPH; PERATE THE MACHINE. e. C. A. BASSETT 213 Indiana Avenue. MAKER TO WEARER" PIANOS al Bargains this month. Made from good quality Oxford Metton- lined throughout with mercerized Italienne cloth, cut in the very latest mode $5.00 and priced to sell at only. Others at $7.50, $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00 174 State Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS