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Hustling Boys and Girls can make money representing THE FREEMAN. Send for special Instructions THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 10 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 38. ELOQUENT WORDS FALL FROM THE LIPS OF ILLI NOISE' CHIEF EXECUTIVE. BRIGADIER GENERAL S. A. BURT Late Colonel of the 25th Infantry, Tells of the Many Deeds of Gallantry and Bravery Displayed by Uncle Sam's Negro Defenders—A Gem. EDITOR FREEMAN:—The night of Sept. 11, 1902, on the occasion of Governor Yates and his official staff visiting the Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition, will long be remembered by the thousands who were in attendance, for upon the forcible demonstration of Negro brawn and brain depended largely the words of eloquence which were to fall from the Governor's lips, and which elicited the expression from his honor that "no other race of people had accomplished so much under similar circumstance in so short a while." After the Governor's brilliant oration upon the progress of the race since emancipation, the Armant band and orchestra of sixty pieces, played a national air. Brigadier General of the U. S. A. and late Colonel of the famous 25th Infantry of Negro soldiers, S. A. Burd, made a happy speech, reviewing the deeds of valor and prowess of the black soldiers since 1776 to the late war with Spain. This being military day at the Exposition, the Governor's address and that made by Brigadier Burt, and the Eighth Regiment, I. N. G., were the chief features. The second speech bearing upon the bravery and valor of the colored soldier made by the General, who had watched them, guilded and directed them from the lofty office of Colonel for ten years, will add a new page of military achievements by our race to American history. He said in part: "Mr. Director General, Honorable Matinee, ladies and gentlemen—I am exceedingly proud of the honor conferred upon me this evening in being your guest with the war governor's son of Illinois, and your governor now. I am decidedly interested in this people, because for a decade I had the extreme pleasure of being the colonel of as loyal, as gallant and as brave a regiment as the world ever knew. It is a fact that an inspector said in his official report about our regiment: "That is the finest body of soldiers I have seen in the United States army." Oftimes my fellow countrymen ask me if the colored soldier will fight. Why, man alive! They will fight. Fight? I tell it to all who ask that they will fight. They will charge into hell and fight their way out again! I do not recall a single place of many where the 25th Infantry (my regiment) has been stationed on the islands that the inhabitants were not sincerely sorry when we have been ordered to leave their towns. This is also true of your stations in the states for that matter. Do you know that a regiment of black soldiers from Hayti in the Revolutionary war of our country fought and saved the day from the British? A regiment of white soldiers were repulsed and the regiment from Hayti of black soldiers saved them being killed. It has been said that black soldiers will not follow black officers. I recall an instance when a white regiment charged a precipice and were repulsed; the black regiment charged and all their officers having been killed, were driven to the foot of the hill, where they re-organized, charged again and carried the day! "You ask me will they fight? Why I tell you they are all fighters. (Cheers.) I could go and mention number instances where they have shown their ability along this line. I could give you a hundred names of gallant and brave soldiers of the 25th infantry. I have been asked to give a few instances: Speaking briefly, Regimental Commissary Sargeant Green, who bears the sobriquet of 'Mickety' Green, a man of great gallantry, who displayed great courage when attacked by Filipinos. He alone saved the life of a wounded man. Sergeant George S. Thompson, of the band, has as much nerve and gallantry as any soldier I have ever known in my long experience. Sergeant Baskerville, 1st Sergt. Co. H, 25th infantry, is as fine a specimen of manhood as we found in any race, intelligent, brave and absolutely trustworthy. "We had the best band in the Philippines; we also had the best base ball team. (Provlong applause.) When we had a certain great game, every mother's son hit the ball." (Repeated applause.) Of individual bravery I could interest you with names and incidents for hours. Sergt. Butler, of the 25th Infantry, captured the flag at El Caney and was made an officer in the 49th Infantry for gallantry while in the Philippines. He also received two complimentary regimental orders for gallantry on two occasions for success when he was commanding officer. As for marksmanship, discipline and loyalty there can be found none to excel our gallant soldiers of the 25th Infantry." Brigadier General Burt comes of a long line of soldierly fighters, of whom we mention Gen. John Gans, who commanded the Ohio frontier in the war of 1812. Thus our readers may see that there are a few eye witnesses to our conduct in military life, and who take grave interest in matters necessitating truthful statements appertaining to the black soldier, whose only historian is their bold chieftain, who has lead them up from unread and unsung soldiers to that high position of fame and distinction that crown every one of them with daring, loyal and brave, "the like of which none can be found to excel." General Burt, in parting from his brave boys with whom he had mingled for a decade, "wept as a child," he says, and "every one of them wept too." I.D. Hewan A Record Breaker Chicago, Ill., Special—Little Hope Dunn more is a colorful girl of this city. She has attended school only four years. She first entered the Coleman school as a beginner, advancing to the 4th grade in the first year's attendance. She is now 12 years old and is in the second half of the first grade of the MISS HOPE DUNMORE. Chicago High school, Twenty-sixth street and Wabash avenue. It is startling to look upon her diminutive figure and hear her relate features of algebra, ancient history and languages. She likes German very much. She says she doesn't have to study hard, and you readily believe her because of her easy flow of speech and her most wonderful array of polly-sylabic words with she adorns what she says. When she was advanced to the high school her teachers, not being fore-warned of her promotion, were absolutely amazed, as they presumed she was merely visiting with some of her older sisters. She is very fluent and easy in conversation, modest of course, but dogmatic, because she knows what she has gone over in her grades. Her father and mother live in Chicago, named respectively John and Anna Dunmore. Hope has four younger brothers and sisters and seven older. She claims that her mother instructed her at home and "hereby hangs a tale." She says, when asked what she will be when she becomes a woman: "There is plenty of time for me to think about that." Hope is a very interesting little person and should she live to bring into play her ever increasing knowledge, the world will remember that it has read of her before in the great Indi. anapolis Freeman for the first time. Reported Points. Decatur, Ill., Special.—Let us all attend the emancipation celebration at Mattoon, Monday the 22d. The ladies of the A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle, repeated their chicken and fish fry yesterday, Friday, at the corner of Water and Jefferson streets. We would like for all the young men that wish to enter the club for the purpose of establishing a K. of P., lodge, would please leave their name and address with J. F. Moore. Mrs. Mamie Hall has gone on an extended trip through the Eastern States, J. F. and William Moore and Mrs. Alice White, spent Sunday in Peoria. Miss Bise of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. Charity Valentine. James Kenney of St. Louis is here visiting relatives. A TIMELY WARNING TO THE NEGROES WHO RIDE EXCURSIONS ALL SUMMER. FREEMAN CLUB SOCIAL A HUMMER Labor Day Picnic at Sportsman's Park To-day and a "Blow-out" at Clancey's Hall To-night-Personal and Social News in a Nut Shell. Cairo, Ill. Special—Why is it that so many of our people are ready to spend their money on every excursion that comes along, and when winter comes they are "up against the real article"? You can see those excursion fanatics in a few months from now picking coal, tearing down everybody's fence, half naked and bare footed, and declaring that not another winter will find them in such a condition. They should take lessons from the ant and "make hay while the sun shines," Miss Laura L. Gub, son is ill at her home in Fifth street. Miss Bettie Allerson, of Clinton, Ky., was a recent guest of Mrs. Mitchell, in Fourteenth street. Mr. McKinzie is prepared to do your house moving and raising. Call on him at 1202 Commercial avenue. Mrs. Gertrude Hawkins, of Moline, Ill., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Boaz, in Fortieth street, Mrs. Douglas is ill at her home in Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. Linzy, of Fourteenth street, is suffering from a bruised limb by falling on the side walk. B. Franklin, of New Madrid, Mo., was a recent visitor in the city. Mrs. Fannie Armstrong has returned to Murfreesboro, after an extended visit to her aunt, Mrs. Walker in Commercial avenue. Miss Frances Scruggs is residing with Mrs. Peaches. Fourteenth street. The social given by The Freeman club was a hummer from a social standpoint, and will be repeated in the near future. Everybody is invited to attend the Labor and at Clancey's hall to night. A large crowd will be in attendance from Jackson, Tenn. Rev. Allerson, Ed. Taylor, Dennis Farrow and James Douglass have returned from the Mt. Olive Baptist Association and report a successful meeting. The side men in Prof. Sam Scoelfold's orchestra were dussified with our mention of their recent difficulty, but Sam says it is true, and that if his members don't do as he says, he will knock them down again. Wayman Ross is still suffering from rheumatism in his hand. H. McWilliams, of Twenty-sixth street, is suffering from a sore throat. Mrs. Ellen Moore, who has been visiting Mrs. C. Keller, in Thirty-second street, has returned to her home. Mrs. Robert Bland and daughter Bertha, of Duquoin, Ill., were guests of Mrs. Gertrude Goode last Sunday. The infant of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Dickerson died on the 10th. We will have to be more strict with our patrons from this on. All subscribers must either pay or not take the paper. We are preparing a "dead beat" list of all who are in arrears, which will be published in the near future. Those not desiring this unwelcome notority had better "see" the agent, and the sooner the better. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. The death of Willie Mason was a shock to the resident of this village, as he stood high in society and was loved by all acquaintance. His death had been expected for some time. Rev. Anderson has returned from a visit to Grand Chain, where he attending a reunion. Mrs. Hawkins and little daughters are visiting in the South, and will be absent about a month. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simpson is still on the sick list, but hope she will soon recover. Of Important Interest. Jacksonville, Ill., Special—Mt. Emory Baptist Church Sunday school gave one of the largest picnic of the season; more than two hundred persons were on the ground, and partook of the bountie feast prepared by the noble corps of teachers. The day turned out with every success particularly looked for. Mrs. Charlotte McKee and daughter, Nellie, have returned to their home in Chicago after a two weeks' visit in our city. Mrs. Mary Basket is seriously ill at Passavant Hospital. Mrs. Fannie Strong has returned from Springfield, reporting a fine trip. Came to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart, a bouncing twelve pound girl. Mrs. Delia Turner after a pleasant visit at the home of Mrs. Grace Young, left for her home in Chicago Tuesday. Elder H. White is in the city the guest of Rev. H. H. Dewitt. Mr. Ed Coffman is lying seriously ill at Passavant Hospital, caused from an operation. F. Dickerson and wife of Lincoln, were in the city Wednesday on business. J. Stewart was home from Havanna to spend laborday with his family. Don't forget the entertainment at S. M. T. Hall on the 5th. Miss Lena Tinsley entertained a number of guests in honor of her sister, Miss Mable Tinsley's twelfth birthday. Quite a number of those present enjoyed themselves at games and other outdoor frolies; after which a delicious repast was served and all retired feeling bountiful filled with the good things from Miss Mable's twelfth birthday reception. We hope for her a bright future on life's billowy sea. The chicken fry given by the Colored Christian Church was a great success: the lawn of Mrs. Daby being filled from the beginning to the end—every enjoyment themselves with the repast. The funeral of Mrs. Mamie Howard took place Monday afternoon from the residence of the deceased. Many friends were present to extend their sincere sympathy and to do all they could any way possible to favor her husband and infant children, they being strangers here from Mexico, Mo. She was loved by all who knew her. Social Season Opened. Cleveland, O., Special.—The first social event of the season was an introductory reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walker in honor of the Rev. Fr. Demby, A. M., S. T. D., C. B. S., and Miss Nettie Martina Ricks, M. T. N., Wednesday evening, Sept. 10th. Father Demby is in charge of St. Augustine church, Kansas City, and is noted in the Episcopal church as one of the most advanced churchmen among Negro Priests. Father Denby is spending his vacation in our city. He was married on the 17th inst., to Miss Nettie Martina Ricks, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Ricks, one of the oldest and best families of Cleveland. Miss Ricks was educated in the Cleveland schools; she took special studies in Oberlin College, and is a graduate of the Nurse Training school of Howard University. She was superintendent of Douglass Hospital, Kansas City, and made an enviable reputation. Last year she was assistant head nurse and instructor in the Nurse Training school of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. The rooms of Mrs. Walker's home were artistically decorated with palms, hydrangeas and a large variety of cut flowers. Among the invited guests were some of Cleveland's highest society people. Endowment Day Exercises. Muncie, Ind, Special—Sunday, Sept. 21, will be Endowment day at Jackson Street A. M. E. church, at which time the Sunday school and special chair will render an appropriate program. On Sunday, the 7th inst., was rally day, and the church realized $131.65 from clubs and general collection. Mrs. Ebert and son, of Indianapolis, visited Mrs. Frayar, of W. Adams street, several days last week. Mrs. Ethel Hargraves, of E. Jackson street, is ill. A mock marriage was witnessed at A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Miss Jennie Richardson, of Rushville, is visiting friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are visiting friends in Michigan. Miss Fannie White is attending training school in Indianapolis. Miss White was a graduate of the class of '02. Worthy Praise. LITTLE Rock, ARE., Aug. 15, 1902. Mr. Geo. L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Editor—Find enclosed $2 00 for the renewal of my subscription for your paper, The Freeman, I have been a constant reader for ten years, and am much delighted with it. I think it is one of the beacon lights of our race. Oblige yours. MILTON WADDY, 1115 Summit Avenue From Dversburg. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special—Rev. W. D Davis, D. D., who has been conducting a revival at the Tabernacle Baptist Church for the past two weeks, left last Monday morning for Birmingham, Ala., carrying with him one of our boys, Solomon Abston; hoping them good luck. T. G. Robinson, our fellow townsman, bought two lots last week one occupied by Mrs. Sam Hoskin and the other by Mr. Evans. We ought to feel proud when we see our young men investing their money in real estate. Boys and girls aren't you glad to hear the merry school bells ring next Monday morning when you can tuck your books under your arms and go hurriedly marching to the Bruce High school. Mrs. Maxie Fumbanks who has been on the sick list for a few days, is now able to be out again. Miss Nettie A. Led 902. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 85c.; ONE YEAR, $1.50 singer who is on the sick list, is somewhat better at this writing. There was an entertainment given by the delegates of the C. M. E. Church to represent the convention which is to be held at Ripley the 1st of next month. Miss Ida Hudson of Jackson, Tenn., who has been visiting her uncle and friends, returned home Sunday. NEGROES IGNORE IN THE RECENT TEXAS STATE PUBLIC CONVENTION. Normal Notes. Normal, Ala, Special — Monday, the 8th, school opened with one of the largest enrollment in the history of the school. A very interesting set of bright boys and girls constitute the student body. We have representatives from twelve States, Africa and HaytI. The teachers come from the best schools and colleges. The year promises to be one one of much benefit and inspiration to all. Charles Stewart, the well known newspaper correspondent, whose wife is a member of our faculty, paid us a pleasant visit Candidate for Grand Master. Atlanta, Ga., Special.—At the solicitation of quite a number of his friends throughout the jurisdiction, Hon. L. L. Lee has decided to make the race for Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. The Odd Fellows of Georgia, as appears from this, its Grand Lodge endorsements, are solid for him as the successor of Grand Master E. H. Morris, at the approaching session of the B. M. C., at New Haven, Conn., commencing Oct. 7th next. Mr. Lee is a very worthy Odd Fellow and a high class citizen, ranking as one of HON. L. L. LEE. HON. L. L. LEE. the leading business colored men of the South, and his election would be very gratifying to the members of the order generally and his friends who are legions throughout the country. Resolutions adopted at the twenty-third session of D. G. L. No. 18, held in the city of Brunswick, Ga., Aug. 12, 13 and 14, 1902: To the officers and members of D. G. L. No. 18, G. U. O. of F., jurisdiction of Georgia, Greeting: WHEREAS, Brother L. L. Lee, now Deputy Grand Master of our beloved Order, has served successfully as Grand Director for two terms and is now filling the honorable position of Deputy Grand Master with credit to himself and honor to the Order, and WHEREAS, His long continued and eminent service in these various positions of the Order, has furnished his order, for any position within the gift of the Order, therefore, recognizing his pre eminent abilities, his moral w. and his well nigh indispensable usefulness to the Order, be it Resolved, That District Grand Lodge No. 18, of Georgia, in its twenty-third annual session, hereby fraternally commends him to the members of the B. M. C. as a fit and worthy member of the E. H. Morris, Grand Master of the Order. Fraternally submitted, I. HUMPHREYS, WM. D. JOHNSON, JR. Attest: W. L. HUGHES, D. G. M. WM. D. JOHNSON, JR. D. G. S. Suffering With Rheumatism - A Visit. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.-Rev. H. J. Wright, pastor of St. Paul M. E. church, Shreveport, La., is now at Hot Springs, Ark, taking baths for a serious attack of acute rheumatism. He is better at this writing. Dr. J. B. McLin of Shreveport, La., is stopping over here visiting Dr. Wade of Hot Springs. Dr. McLin has been visiting his mother and father in Tennessee. These men are some of the strong men of Mehary, Tenn., and are enjoying a splendid practice in their profession. Send $1.50 for ayear a subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. NEGROES IgNORED! IN THE RECENT TEXAS STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. WORK FOR THE NEGRO LEACERS Negroes Have Prayed While the White Brother has Grown Fat at the Pie Counter-Prominent Young People Joined in Wedlock-Personals. Dallas, Tex. Special.—The State Republican convention held at Ft. Worth finished in haste. The brother black man of the state is left to do the praying and work for the white boss to get to the pie counter. His only hope is to get together and stand pat. Where are the so called leaders of the day? They need to rally and get down to business in earnest, and stop the present condition of affairs. Of the several hundred in attendance at the convention last week, not one presented to that body the facts as they exist as far as the black contingent is concerned. When will they do the right thing? is the cry of the rising generation. While the whites were clamoring for harmony was the time the loyal Negroes should have gotten together and went on record for something more than a passage to and from the convention. Cold weather has come and you should get your wood, coal and feed from C. M. Wade's yard, corner Fairmont and Flora streets. Worthington & Cole have opened a first class market in the Rowen block on Juliet street, Mrs. M. V. Nelson is sojourning in Landersville, S. H. Jones and Miss Birdie Demarce were married at the home of the bride's parents on Sunday evening, in the presence of a host of friends. The Rev. D. H. Lewis performed the ceremony. The couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. The Old Folks' concert at St. James A. M. E. church Monday night was well attended. The Owl club is open to its members every Monday and Thursday nights. The Manhattan full orchestra is in attendance. The average attendance of school children should be carefully looked after by the parents. Provide them with proper books and see that they give a proper account of themselves in their various studies. Misses Crescent and Nickles, of Denver, Col., spent several days here as guests of Mr. and Mrs McHenry, 303 Hawkins street. Prof. J. H. Haywood and orchestra have returned home, after a successful tour of five weeks through Louisiana, Mrs. E. M. Pettie, president of the Ladies' club, reports great interest being manifested by the different committees of the organization. Booth & Porter, proprietors of the "Little Ame," requests that their friends call on them opening day and night. Miss G. Miller has returned home after an extended trip in the North and East. Since lady preschers have become a crazes, we have quite a number trying to make good for the rostrum. Mrs. W. G. Carry, of New Mexico, who has been visiting here, has returned home. Miss Birdie Soders, of Waco, will remain in the city until after the fair. Memorial services were held at all the churches last Sunday in honor of the late President McKinley. On the ground of the new Century cotton mills there are scores of workmen busy putting in machinery which will be operated by young men and women of the race. The hay riding party on Tuesday night to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Taylor, was largely attended. The Cup club outing is the next attraction. Ben Duncan, the minstrel man, will be in the city during the fair. J. P. Mitchell, of St. Louis, has been visiting relatives and friends here several days. We want your patronage, but ask that you have your money ready ever Saturday, as we keep no books and might forget your name. Furnished rooms for rent at 183 Jefferson street, Mrs. Laura Ross proprietress. News of a General Character Pontiac, Ill., Special—Mrs. Annie Hill visited the Exposition in Chicago last week. Mr. Louis Petter has finished his new home, Prof J. H. Hamilton visited Bloomington last week. Mrs. A. R. Moore is entertaining her daughter, of Normal, Ill., this week. Miss Addie Carv returned from Bloomington Ill. Mrs Figg is from Farris, Ill. Mrs. Currie and Mrs. Robinson will move to Denver, Col. Oct. 1. The Stewards of the A. M. E. church will give their annual entertainment the 29th. Mrs. Moody of Bloomington will give their annual entertainment the West Madison street. Rev. W. M. Steward pastor of the Baptist church returned from Peoria Saturday. Rev. J. W. Owley is preparing for his Conference. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE BAPTIST UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS, IND. The first session of "The Baptist University of Indians" 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 and women, intellectually and morally, for the higher vocations of life with out regard to denominational views. Persons desiring to enter this school or for further particulars, will write to the President, J. C. PATTON 1114 N. Missouri Street Indianapolis, Ind. KNOXVILLE COLLEGE--Collegiate including classical scientific and literary courses. Theological: Normal; Music; Industrial, including Agriculture, arpentering printing, Sewing and Electrical work. Young women dormitory, young men's dormitory, girls home. All buildings seem hated and electric lighted. Total expense for year including boarding heat, light, furnished room and tuition only $8. Location ost healthful. Next term begins September 30. For Catalogue and full information, address RIPANS For twenty yea s I had been a sufferer from bronchial troubles accompanied with a hacking cough, I at times suffered from extreme neryous prostration. About four years ago I began taking Ripans Tabules, and since then I have used them pretty constantly. I rarely retire at night without taking my Tabule, and I find they keep my digestive organs (which naturally are weak) in good order, and they also allay my tendency to nervousness and make me sleep. The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, sixty cents, contains a supply for a year. THE NEWPORT FINEST TONSORIAL FARLOR 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 used with every customer. Fine line importa- tions and Domestic cigars. GEM LAUNDRY 235-237 INDIANA AVENUE Both Phones 1671. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, O. HOWARD UNIVERSITY Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacetic Colleges. Thirty-fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmacetic College $70. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., Secretary. 801 R Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. THE BAPTIST AT INDIANA The first session of "The Baptist Uni- 29th, with four departments: Normal, RACE CLEANINGS The first cigar factory in Columbus, O, to give a Negro an opportunity to work at his trade is the firm of Gallagher Bros. The fortunate young man is Mr. Robert Lindsay, formerly of Phil adelphia and he is an expert wrapper booker. The sugar cane loading machine, the invention of J. P. Howard, a Negro, of St Gabriel, La, was tested recently in New Orleans in the presence of some sugar planters who declare it a success and many will use them during the coming season. + Miss Metta Warrick has returned to her home in Philadelphia Pa., after an extended c urse in sculpture in Paris AVERY COLLEGE TRADE SCHOOL ALLEGHENY, PA. A Practical, Literary and Industrial Trade School for Colored Boys and Girls, Carpentry, Bricklaying, Plastering, Painting and Interior Decorations. Tailoring, Dressmaking, Millinery, Voice Culture and Piano Forte Literary Department from Primary to Normal Course. Job Work Solicited and Profits given to the Students. Catalogues now ready. Unusual advantages for Girls and a separate building. Fall terms begins September 9th. 1902 Address JOSEPH D. MAHONEY, Allegheny, Pa. Principal. UNIVERSITY APOLLO, IND. and will open a studio there. In Paris Miss Warrick has twice had a special exhibition of her work, the last of some twenty two members, exhibited in June at L'Art Nouveau, Bing," on the Rue de Provence. "In her work," writes the critic, Mr. Edouard Gerard, "there is much promise because there is in them the most precious qualities that one can find in a young artist—sense of form, originality of few, an easy daring and force of expression. A new Negro poet, said to be the equal of Dunbar, has been discovered in Cairo, Ill. His name is Leland M. Fisher and he is twenty seven years of age. He is a printer by trade, and his works as a lyrical writer is "O. Ked" by the literary savant of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Albert S. White, a well known colored lawyer of Louisville, Ky., was recently appointed U. S. Revenue Agent by Commissioner Yerkes. Mr. White is Dean of the Central Law School of Louisville, an advanced colored institution, and has enjoyed a liberal patronage in profession. He is studious, and persevering and has the respect of the Jefferson County bar, who have been exceedingly courteous to him. + Accordng to the report of the Virginia audito of public accounts, Afro-Americans of that state have $14,426 586 invested in business; own more than $15,000,000, in real estate; about three million in personal property, and last year paid $412,870 600 in taxes. In Richmond there are three banks operated by our people. The Savings Bank of the True Reformers the Nickel Savings Bank and the Mechanics' Savings Bank. Monroe F. Clark a full-blooded Negro twentv three years old went to Chicago from Kentucky in the World's Fair year with no money, but with a fairly good education for one of his meager opportunities, and with good morals and ambition. He became a newsboy, and his attention to business and his thrift, soon enabled him to buy a horse and wagon to use in his growing news business. Now he owns and uses right carts and horses, and he has a smart trap in which to drive around. He owns real estate in the city worth some thousands of dollars, and also one hundred and sixty acres of land in Kentucky. Few white men can show such results from so unpromising a beginning. Clark is also a philanthropist in a small way. Three years ago he established a home for his newsboys, now numbering fifty, the great majority of them Negroes. He couldn't bear, he says, to see the little fellows" going straight to the reformatory and to the penitentiary," so he renovated a rented barn, and provides there board, lodging and recreation. He is ambitions now to build a good home for his boys. "It eats up a good deal of my profits," he said. "It costs me more to feed and clothe these boys and to send them to school in the winter, than it would hire them and let them shift for themselves; but I'm not hungry for money.—never was" The only Negro mayor in the United States is Hon. A. P. Hood, and the town of which he is mayor is Mound Bayou, in Mississippi. The town is inhabited by Negroes, only; hence all of the municipal officers are Negroes and only Negro merchants carry on business in the town. The credit of establishing Mound Bayon, midway between Memphis and Vicksburg, on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road is due to L. T. Montgomery who is holding the position of receiver of public moneys at Jackson, and A. P. Hood was elected his successor. Hood is about 30 years old and is well educated The corn propaganda in Europe two years ago, made through the kitchens of the kind maintained by Mrs. Moody, now on exhibition at the Middle States and Mississippi Velley Exposition, has done more for the American corn product than anything ever done for it before. Simon Sam, while president of Hayti, who fled before the revolutionists of the island, is said to have taken with him $1,000 000, and is living in great splendor in Paris. He is highly colored, but that makes no difference in Paris as long as he has the money. SPORT"" Kid Blackburn, the Indianapolis lightweight is trying to secure a match with Joe Gans. L Smith, the clever little boxer after a trip through the East has returned to Indianapolis and is now "mixer" at the Oakwood sample room. The Atlanta base ball season has about come to a close with an excellent showing made by the "Deppens." They played during the season 69 games, losin only 13, one a draw game. Manager P. A. Thomas says he has the best team in the country and is satisfied with the showing made. WILLIAM H. WHITE. The following is the record of Wm. H. White, the well-known boxer, of Cleveland, O. Rounds. K. Johnny Guthrie, Reading, Pa. 6 K. Nick Camelio, Utica N. Y. 8 D. Tonle Flint, Detroit, Mich. 4 D. Dan. McConnel, Reading, Pa. 10 K. Sam Steward, Saratoga N. Y. 3 K. Fred Wilcox, Utica N. Y. 3 D Jimmy Wright, Patterson N. J. 4 W. Denny Gallagher, Cleve, O. 6 K. Young Costello, Utica, N. Y. 8 W. Jimmy Smith, Toronto, Can. 6 K. Tonle Flint, Utica, N. Y. 10 Lost to Sam Bolan, 10 Exhibition, Harry Lemon, Cleve, O. 4 Ex., Young Gibbs, Cleveland, O. 5 Jackson Items. Jackson, Mich., Special.-Mr. Cook of Pontiac, Mich., spent Sunday with friends in Jackson. Mrs. Leatherman of Cleveland. O., is visiting friends in this city. Miss Gertie Harrison is on the sick list. The snare drummer of Oakleaf band has a new drum. James Goodall and Miss Ora Chase of Pontiac and Battle Creek. Mich., were in the city Sunday, the 7th, visiting friends and relatives. A large crowd from Jackson is expected to go to Ypsilanta to conference Mr Taylor has moved his shop from Michigan avenue to Franklin street, in the shop with Mr. Greene Harrison Mrs. Lulu Kemp is conversed. Fred Loney of Adrian, Mich., was in the city Sunday, the 7th. Mr Colbreth spent a day or two in Detroit last week. 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 all his dealings with the public. "He owers above the partially developed medium and is the new of all pretenders. Send $1.00 for a reading. Ask what que- tions you desire. Don't wait longer but consult Prof. Shaw at once. Address PROF. SHAW, Victoria, Mo. Some people are kept so busy counting the cost that they never accomplish anything. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS Is the leading colorado Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1881 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $1.20 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID: Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS. may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons 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 Jub- lary are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits a mountain may be organized in any locality on application aster, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. or 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 work benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and $1.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. going to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount ment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the numbers of this degree are devided into Circles and pay to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years' age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in townships and a small annual fee in the summer and July of each year. Stick benches cost $10 to $50 or $25 per week, while desks range from $7.50 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. ROSEBUDS. For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds. Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and death benefits from $2.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from a mountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devided 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 80 25 to 30 $ 2 75 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 80 30 to 85 $ 3 00 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 80 35 to 40 $ 3 25 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 80 40 to 45 $ 3 50 $ 140 00 $ 70 00 $ 5 79 $ 1 43 45 to 50 $ 3 75 $ 115 00 $ 58 00 $ 6 55 $ 1 65 50 to 55 $ 4 00 $ 90 00 $ 45 00 $ 6 55 $ 1 65 58 to 60 $ 4 25 $ 65 00 $ 88 00 $ 7 60 $ 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 80 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 80 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 90 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 65 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 65 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS “E” TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues 5 00 5 25 5 50 5 75 6 00 6 25 6 50 500 00 500 00 500 00 450 00 400 00 350 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 225 00 200 00 175 00 9 55 9 55 9 55 10 45 10 45 11 44 11 44 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 25 to 80 $ 5 25 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 40 80 to 85 $ 5 50 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 40 85 to 40 $ 5 75 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 10 40 $ 2 60 40 to 45 $ 6 00 $ 450 00 $ 225 00 10 40 $ 2 60 45 to 50 $ 6 25 $ 400 00 $ 200 00 11 40 $ 2 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 $ 350 00 $ 175 00 11 40 $ 2 85 CLASS " M " TABLE. Joining Fee 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 tents to $550 the same is made by the organization in wi artment. AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 80 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 85 13 00 1000 00 22 00 5 80 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 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 bill the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformer bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from it steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a total of $100. From the humble sum of $128.69 deposited in the bank in 1889 he deposited $128.69 in receipts amounted to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of R. cash on all checks presented while the majority of the clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house of L. Rihmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. H. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $10,000.00. 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 bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $500,880.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1883, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Gaffer, REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT 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. The office is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts,ney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second st. MERER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATE under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, the mounting establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a meld by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric car accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is meld. It has in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D.C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1915, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first few months the other stores have been established since 1915. The other stores have been managed by the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $225,221 65, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1869 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is conduct stores (wholesale and retail) and sell goods in 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.; Portmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs force of eleven men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did 63,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since and have been owned by the General Company. The stores are Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. S-cond street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the basis and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT Journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading riotion price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The e to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class a at lowest prices. Mr E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited an issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. The paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class and deserves a manager. Office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wasted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1833, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formations' Homes for the benefit of the old and deserved 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 a Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the huts in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for the benefit of the whole ones, the operation is officially solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRE 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. OUR Advertisers of this paper and In September 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepit members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6341 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 Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant areas 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 charter will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the 060 Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. Remember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER OR THE WAITER J. J. Miles, of the Plankington, Milwaukee, Wis. contributed to the September number of the Caterer an approving an instructive article in which he pointed out different facts, stating at this progressive age, the visitors are frequent interrogators as to the composition of articles of food and that is essential that a waiter should be familiar with the goods he handles, similar to the traveling man and that they should organize clubs which will enable them to subscribe for the Caterer and other practical books at a reduced price. Each number of the caterer contains an immense number of instructive items on culinary hints. He advanced proof that we must in the future adhere to a more practical mode or be urged from our positions by men from across the water. We must acquiesce in Bro. Miles advancing opinion. Editor Freeman—Owing to the fact that our fall trade will soon begin, also the State Fair will be held here October 18 to 29, at which time we will be greatly in need of several first class waiters. I would like very much to engage ten to fifteen good waiters who are capable of giving first class silver service; salary PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world, renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM and everything, everything, imposition. Can be consulted in the affairs of marriage and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement from her life. In her her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remembrance, she will not, for any price, flatter you, your conscience. She can be consulted on all affairs of life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends etc, with description of future companion. She can be accurate in describing missing friends, certain friends, certain changes in business, journeys, awaits contested wills, divorce and speculation is valiant good or bad; she withholds nothing. MIN. MARTH tells your entire life—past and present—and in a DEAD TRANSE, has the power of any two mediums you ever meet, the power of your marriage, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your wife, you are to have one, the name of the youngest child, you are to have your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or not, whether your present sweetheart will be true to you, whether you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, business and date of assistance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be handled by a plaintor, plaintor and in a dead trance. Motherhes will be in the hands of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or inended husbands. Do not keep your marriage or go into business until you know all religious sorprises present your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can you the FULL NAME of your future husband, and you can you the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting such people, such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is only when such a conclusion that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her medium that can stand a test of what he or she is willing to accept, a mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to human nature. They do not spend their time with people, and their art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the business clear and devoid of obstruction. It is an undeniable fact that persons will求 for advice—in full knowledge of what someone is now, and yet as soon as they contact a Mediator, cases are begun, the deavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Mediator. To get the secret out of a person by "pumping" cases, it is not only unprincipial unprincipial but to hold of the hand and gain control of the misunderstanding is a matter of impossibility to most of them. Mrs. MARTH is can be done, and by consulting Mrs. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. This subject has received no little attention by present men and even college professors. We have been in the past to be in穿刺们 in our midst with "only tongues," perhaps the gates of wisdom have not been behind the entire profession. It takes a great deal to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of apprehension unfashionable mysteries have been processed and made available to humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 244 W. 31st St., New York City. $25 and room; extras good. Waiters allowed to get their own meals from kitchen after meal hours. The Hot Sulphur Wells hotel is a winter house and will be open until April 15, 1903. It any first class Northern waiters desire to spend the winter in this mild climate I would be pleased to hear from them. Enclose stamp for answer. For full particulars address W. Forrest Cozart, Hot Sulphur Wells Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. ANTIQUITY Our grand mothers of ancient times impressed upon our minds that manners and behavior would carry us through the world and there is some logic in the theme although the rising generation seems to not adhere to antiquity disciplines and such is regarded as a mystification. Boys, I allege that the subject is yet instructive. Carry with you positeness, hospitality and integrity. Remember, if a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life he will soon find himself left severely alone. A man should keep his friendship in constant repair. W. E. T. RUBBER Boys, the rubber pocket scheme which has fallen short was a prejudicial thing and has been promulgated against the white brethren and whirled over this country. May we never fall a victim to introducing such impractical schemes nor any other system of dishonesty. While we have the reputation of being the most trustworthy employees of this country we must endeavor to maintain it. It is a long laue that has no turn. The humor must go around. The bottom rail will get on top and the top rail will go to the bottom. We can see and hear of events relative to the old saying. Boys, you can not keep abreast of the times if you do not habitually read the Freeman. You all receive the proper instructions which will enable you to meet with a notable success. We can only hope that you will consider the numer- instructive articles and memorize such valuable information. Time and tide will bring about all things. Is it possible that our titles are irredeemable? No! We can emulate ourselves with all others of our profession where an opportunity is presented. First we must be determined to demonstrate our accomplishments pertaining to the profession; next, moral character, social ability and honesty which we have attained. W. R. Harris, who has been in charge of the dining room at the Carroll house, Vicksburg, Miss., is now located at the McKinley house, Canton, Ohio. On the recommendation of Mr. Harris Mr. F. S. Moss was placed in charge of the Carroll. W. R. Harris, who has been headwaiter at the Carroll hotel, Vicksburg, Miss., has resigned that position and accepted a similar position at the new hotel McKinley, Canton, Ohio. Mr. Harris is one of the best headwaiters in the country. H. P. Sims of New Orleans, La., succeeded Wm. Mitchell as headwaiter at the St. Louis house, Minnetonka Beach, Minn., in August and close the season giving perfect satisfaction. The Head and Second Waiters Convention convenes in Washington, D C., October 14, 15 and 16. A great time is antipated. Don't fail to attend. All the big guns will be there. C R Johnson, for many years headwaiter at the Lexington hotel, Chicago, Ill., has just closed a successful summer season at the Hotel Evans, Hot Springs, S D James W. Boyd, a waiter at the Hot Sulphur Wells hotel, San Antonio, Tex., sent an exhibit of artificial flowers to the M. S. M. V. exposition at Chicago. First class waiters wanted at the Hot Sulphur Wells hotel, San Antonio, Tex. Season lasts from October to April. Salary $25 and room. Boys, no more instructive information will be extracted from the Waiter's Directory. Purchase a copy when it is out in form. The waiter who is aspiring for a position or desires information of personal interest should always enclose postage for reply. The Waiter who habitually studies his profession from a technical point will be capable of urging success upon himself. Boys show the visitors whom you serve and the headwaiter every day affability and you will be futurely rewarded. Furnished Rooms for Men Only Billiard Rooms in Connection Everything Strictly First Class Fine Wines, The Brunswick Saloon 1925 Market Street Liquors, Ciga s and Tobacco. Opposite Union Station Frank Moss, a well-known headwailer of Cleveland, Ohio, has succeeded W. R. Harris at the Carroll, Vicksburg, Miss. A New Minister-Other Notes. West Superior. Wis., Special.—The conference, which convenes at Oskaloosa, Iowa, about the middle of the month, will send us another preacher to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev. Fred D. Hale. There will be an effort made to get Rev. Jackson back here again. He is well known and well liked up this way. This is a small and not very prosperous charge, and it takes a man like Jackson to keep it going. School began here on the 15th, and many a little tot went for the first time. Henry Irving of the Little Delmonico restaurant is an enthusiastic supporter and worker for The Freeman. Nate Davenport has refitted his club, and it looks nice in its new dress. Summer here this year has been a decided failure. The weather has been unusually cool, and on many days it has been quite brumal. Chas. Henderson, who slashed Ida McCormack to death, has been indicted for murder in the first degree. The murder occurred across the bay in Duluth, and in Minnesota first degree murder is punishable with death or life imprisonment. The main feature of the defense will be the relations Henderson bore to the McCormack woman. He says she was his wife and had ruined his home. The friends and relatives of the murdered woman say she was not his wife, and can prove it when the trial begins. Alonzo Hancock, a West Superior, is now temporarily located at Two Harbors, Minn. He has a boy under his care in the lightweight class, and will match him against any of the local fighters John Patton is here from Peoria. Remember The Freeman is five cents a copy; six months' subscription is only $80 and a $150 money in advance. Leave your orders either with Billy Bates or Henry Irving, 223 Cummings avenue, and they will be attended to promptly. The Freeman is able managed, able edited and has on its staff a corps of able correspondents. For a nickel they gather, each week, all the news pertaining to colored people all over the world, and will lay it at your door. If you don't read it you ought to. Now is the time to order it. Wedding Bells were Ringing. Wedding Bells were Ringing. Hot Springs, Ark. Special—Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, of Vicksburg, Miss. were called here quite recently to the bedside of their slick sister, Mrs. M. F. Fulford on Short street. We are glad to see Frank Woolridge able to be out again after a few day's illness Miss Ada Harden, of Carlyle, Ark., was here last week visiting Mrs. Lela Dean, of Galnes avenue. Mr. Rufus Matthews, of this city and Miss Eva Richmond of Little Rock were quietly married Sept. 4th at the residence of the bride's father in Little Rock. Mr. C. L. Fowler who is well known in hotel circles, especially out West has accepted the position as head-waiter at the Plateau Hotel of this city. We wish him a success. Mr. E. Smith and M. A. H. Blackwell were married at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Blackwell on E Grand avenue, Monday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. F. Fulford. They received many valuable presents. Mrs. Nancy Foster has returned home after spending five pleasant weeks in Pine Bluff visiting relatives. Don't forget to have your money ready when The Freeman's agent comes around Sam Fulmighter; of Ozark street is still on the sck list. Mr. and Mrs. Will Austin will move in to their new cottage on Cedar Terrace, next week. Jas. Payne is perfecting his solo. "Live on Forever Sweet Waverly." Pointed, Pithy Pickings. Greenville, Miss., Special —Mr James Wallace has returned home from the North and reports a grand time while [Name] 9 among his friends. Mr. T. Furnite returned from a visit to Chattanooga, Tenn. A large crowd left here for Birmingham on the excursion that was wrecked near Berry Ala but no one from here was seriously injured. Daniels arrived safely in Selma with her little children. The watters of the Hotel Cowan des re Mr. Tucker to know they are taking great interest in reading his instructions in the waiter's column of this paper. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Rev L. W. Jackson to Miss Helen James at Bethel Baptist church, Thursday Sept. 25. Rev. Jackson is a waiter at the Hotel Cowan. Dr. J H Miller can be found on Washington ave. above Carter's book store. When in need of a physician, give him a call. Ruben Ware is at his post of duty at the Ellison club. Henry Turner is head waiter at Mirror restaurant Harrison Williams the agent, would like to hear from P. H. Botler. When last heard from he was in Union Springs Ga. Read The Freeman only 5 cents a week. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published. WANTED A few good, reliable sober waiters. Apply or address, The Freeman Indianapolis Ind. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 8026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. Parker's Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic' Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Phone 4257 new. Avenue, Indianapolis, ind. Parker's Hotel MRS. J. C. PARKER, Proprietress. 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 Liquors the Purest. Cigars the Best. Get Your Money's Worth at Sam F. Scoggins Jerry Walby at the Bar Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars, 1202 Malott Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Old Phone, Brown 447. 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. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office. Telephone number 2880 new. SATURDAY, SEPT. 20, 1902. Booker T. Washington and his National Negro Business League seem to be showing his people the way out of the wilderness. He has come to the conclusion that it is necessary for the Negro first to prove himself a competent in the business world. Then the securing of his civil rights will be easier. Booker Washington's motto seems to be that industrial success is the Negro's salvation. He has looked about him and observed the overwhelming influence among the white people of the men who control substantial business interests, and he believes that the Negro may profit by the lesson. It is surprising as well as gratifying to observe Booker Washington's success along these lines. The fact that there is a National Negro Business League indicates that the Negro has already made substantial business progress. As indicated by the program of papers, the Negro is established in a great many industrial and professional callings. He is showing qualities in the business world which must command the respect of his white brother. Booker Washington is deftly working along the lines of least resistance. He sees that the first great problem is making the Negro, to some extent at least, industrially independent. This can be done best by keeping the end plainly in sight. Politics must not be permitted to distract or arouse opposition. The time for that will come afterward. Unless he is greatly mistaken in the capabil ties of his race, and there are still no indications that he is mistaken, some day the country will wake up to find that the Negro is a power to be reckoned with. Industrial efficiency, if it should come to be developed generally in the Negro race, would place it in a position more advantageous than less efficient white men. Then the full civic recognition of the Negro must follow. Booker Washington has read a definite message from the signs of the times, and he has the faith to apply it. If he has read aright, it will mean much to both Negro and white man. --- The foregoing article, "Negroes in Business," sounds the key note. It is now very apparent to all that colored men must become more largely engaged in business pursuits. They must make some noise in the commercial world. Booker T. Washington, the keen scouted, has long since sounded the toosin, and it may be believed that where Washington points there is the game. The late convention of the National Negro Business League clearly indicated that the best thought of the country is in accord with him on his two propositions. The convention was an earnest endeavor to instil the principles. Much good promises to flow from the mere assembling in the name of business as well as that good which follows any well directed movement having lofty purposes in view. Unhappily the racial situation will not permit that unscrutinized entrance into the general pursuits of the country as enjoyed by others than Negroes, but happily there is a way round it as there is to most vexed situations or questions. The colored man can establish his own institutions and then it is up to the colored people as to what disposition they will make of them. It is not presumed that they will stand in their own light, since it is one of the undoubted ways to success and prosperity. We are in the midst of the rankest age of commercialism the world ever knew. It may oppose the highflown moral notion of the poor man's happiness as compared with that of the rich man, but it is a fact that the world is one stress towards securing the dollar, and he that hath it is mightier than ten that hath it not, vea ten times ten The colored people have looked for the spirit of guardiawship, a spirit taught in earlier days and under other conditions; it has all changed; dependence has given away to independence, and it means it. Commercialism versus sentiment, and sentiment is crowded down every time. To this spirit add that of race prejudice, and the colored man's burden is no myth. But he is used to the thing—burdens—and if he takes advantage of the crying demands of the times—save yourself—he will at least, and with surety, be saved from poor houses and pauper graves. Like THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the Jews, whose wealth has compelled the obeisance of kings and wrung out immunity and consideration when mere pleading would have added stripes, it may yet be the Negroes' panacea—get money in thy purse. The long years of contempt displayed that people, the Jews, who have been opposed simply on religious grounds while possessing the very some of all other virtues, most notably so, goes very far in proving the contention that there can never be that fellowship between the whites and blacks that was anticipated and hoped for. The best well wishers of the colored people only expect to see them happy and contented, enjoying the protection of the laws, etc. They do not hope for social recognition, and without which can come no true assimilation and common grounds. The thoughtful of the colored people have recognized the difficulty and acquiesce in the conditions and are now putting about towards bringing the best results from those conditions. The Negroes status quo will be extremely variable, shifting, unstable, as long as they depend on a situation not of their own making. Tenure of position is not secure as long as dependent on quasl-political pulls that now enter into even janitorships. Colored men are learning to use politics to push along in avenues where it has no concern, and should never have any. It simply means the reducing of the whole life to the dominion of politics which cheapens and degrades instead of enhancing and refining. Negroes in business can change all of this. DISFRANCHISEMENT WORKING GOOD. It is a pity that such strenuous saurs have been resorted to to drive colored men to a point where they are beginning to reflect in the interest of their own salvation, but the late disfranchisements, as vicious as they are in themselves, cannot but result in some general good that will fairly take place of the general harm. Colored men are now turning attention to business; the accumulation of the dollars which is the most potential factor in American affairs and perhaps in the affairs of the world. Moralists may invigil, but the fact will not down that the world takes off its hat to the dollar. It does not mean that the dollar of a known thief will purchase immunity, and even that may be a careless statement, but it does mean that the man with the means secured by the world's standard of honesty is a mighty force. "The Planet" of Richmond, after condemning the disfranchising tendencies, has the following to say: Money must be earned and saved. We must segregate and colonize. When we secure finance, it must be kept among colored people as long as possible before it flows back again to the white man's channels of commerce. By this means we can be getting the benefit of it, even as the ramification of a steam pipe warms a building. We are in the fight to stay, but it is a bloodless one. If colored men will take advantage of the opportunities afforded, stay away from Negro-hating hotels and bar-rooms, and if we must have either, build and patronize our own there will be a different state of affairs in this locality. We should launch out in all branches of business We should establish boot and shoe stores, dry goods establishments, grocery stores, millinery establishments, in fact everything that the white man has put into operation. We should have our own publishing houses, newspapers and they should be liberally supported. This very community, Indianapolis, should exhibit more race pride. There are scores of business places in this city that do not care for the trade of the colored people. To go to these places may be in accord with the theory that it will break down prejudice, but it is a very great price, impoverishing the colored people and breaking down but very little prejudice. However, the idea is not to break down prejudice; there is no concerted plan of the kind. It simply teaches the white man to further disrespect the colored people owing to the known respect that they entertain for one another as exhibited in the disposition to taboo their own business concerns and one another generally, proved by their light esteem as evidenced in their careless speech. Some force is necessary to weld the colored folk together that are aping the whites in outward things, but neglecting the things that count for men. It may be that disfranchisements are that force, but whether so, they are doing the work—the work is needed. Great catastrophes are sometimes needed, sometimes required, to arouse the spirit to its proper plane and to the opportunity. If men are men, they will scorn metes and bounds set by men similar, overriding obstacles which are but mere incentives to do. The race boasts of great capabilities. Is it a vain, an idle boast, or will they rise from the slough of despond as a phoenix from the ashes of its dead self and carve out its empire amid mankind with fearless hands that know no bounds? Will they ape the Anglo-Saxon here? it is the colored man's salvation. The colored Elks held their National Convention in Washington, Pa., last week B. F. Howard of Cincinnati, O., is the Grand Exalted Ruler. A well rendered program was a feature of the occasion. MISS ALBERTA V. SCOTT DEAD. The many friends of Miss Alberta V. Scott of Cambridge, Mass, will be surprised and grieved to learn of her death which occurred at her hgme August 30th. Miss Scott was formerly a teacher in the public schools of this city, having come here during the principalship of W. T. B. Williams, formerly of School 24. She was not a teacher in the high school as stated in the Guardian, a publication of Boston, Mass. That paper says: Alberta Virginia Scott was born in the State of Virginia in 1875, but had lived in Massachusetts for the past twenty years. The deceased was a graduate both of the Cambridge public schools and of Radcliffe college, being the first colored girl to finish at the latter institution, which she did some years ago last June. Since leaving college Miss Scott has taught both in the Indianapolis high school and at Tuskegee, home from the latter school she came last May a year ago, and has been confined to her bed more or less ever since. Services were conducted by Rev. Jesse Harrell of the Union Baptist church and consisted of two solos by Mr. Wm Lew and resolutions of regret from the Union Baptist Sunday-school and a solo, 'O Land of Rest,' by Miss Charlotte Hawkins, this last being a favorite hymn of the deceased. There were many beautiful floral tributes from the mother. Mr. and Mrs. H. Henderson, Omar Khayam Circle Mr. and Mrs. C. G Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. G. W Forbes, Miss Sarah Hall Sharples, Mrs. C. S. Adams and others. Miss Scott, owing to her work and short stay of two years among us, did not permit us to see and know a great deaf of her, but those who met her were easily impressed with her great qualities of head, of heart. The school room life was too strenuous for her, it may be presumed, she leaving each year fairly in a state of collapse, due to a nervous disposition and high strung feelings. Miss Scott was scholarly, doting on the classics, sensible, sensitive, logical and sentimental as the devotees of Omar Khayam must be, and she was that. A literary chair in some higher institution was her ideal—the rasping general world was too discordant for her. Her coveted journey is attained. Here it is according to the Sophoclean lines she loved to show: "Hall, O sea-gist Isle of Lemnos. Send me hence on my journey in safety away. There where fate supreme holds sway, Pure, love, and that all-conquering spirit, which accomplishes all things." CHOOSE YE TO-DAY. A white man's party idea has died "abornin" in these parts. It is now the colored man's business to keep it dead. It can be done by the judicious exercise of the elective franchise. The Republican party is the natural home of the Negroes, and most Negroes will stay with the party without so much officiousness on the part of would-be leaders that yell disaffection periodically, viz., before election day, with the sole object of securing some of the golden fleece. They promise to fix things that, in fact, need no fixing, or things that they have unfixed. It gives color to the rumor that Negroes must be purchased to vote for their own party, which spirit is really instigated by those that toil not, but; claim so much 'flooence,' and it really teaches colored men to wait and to expect. The fence brigade is born by the actions of the heeler who otherwise would be a jobless man. There is legitimate work to be done, of course, if a party wishes to succeed, but there is illegitimate work which may mean party success for a day, but it also means party death, and most unmistakably racial death. Which will ye choose? Every colored man should read or have preached to him at this stage, the conditions that now actually confront the colored people, which has passed the stage of politics and become a race question of alarming proportions. The white politicians, themselves, can do much in bringing about a different condition if they will gradually change their tactics. Like a toper that is swearing off, a sudden innovation might prove disastrous, but an easing off is essential if a total reformation is hoped, and they should hope for it. It is in the party's interest in Indians, where the colored vote is large, when considered in relation to the fairly balanced vote between the two dominant parties; it is in the interest of the colored people; it is in the interest of the political peace of the country. A Tuskegee in this community would be no bad move. It would be the means of directing aright the lives of hundreds of young men and women toward earning a living on their own account. Norwood has been mentioned as an ideal community, but like most good things the idea is not tackled with spirit. In fact it is not tackled at all. If not at Norwood, then at some other place. But why not Norwood? Plenty land there. Howard University of Washington, especially the medical department, has made a strenuous effort this year to further promote the good work of that institution. It is one of the most notable schools of this country, enjoys an excellent reputation, and its output stands with the first ranks of those of the profession of medicine. The New York Sun has been compiling statistics on suicides. It reaches the conclusion that the Negro as a suicide is not an overwhelming success Here follows some of the figures which may be presumed to be accurate. The are near enough the truth at any rate to establish the contention that the colored man simply abides his time and trusts the Lord to inform him where "to get off at." For the year 1900: Cities. White Colored. St. Louis 127 3 New Orleans 33 7 Louisville 20 0 Richmond 2 1 Nashville 10 5 Charleston 2 3 Savannah 6 9 Mobile 3 0 Little Rock 7 0 The twelfth United States census year ending May 31, 1900, the figures for the four most important races, as reported by the census, are as follows: | Race. | Pop. | Sulcode. | Rate per Million. | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | White...96 900,788 | | 5,348 | 79.3 | | Negro...8,849 799 | | 104 | 11.8 | | Indian...206,769 | | 13 | 48.7 | | Chinese...119 050 | | 23 | 193.2 | A school with the agricultural idea in the fore ought to be encouraged. The State Legislature, we may presume, will gladly assist an institution, if it can find a way to do so, that has such philanthropical ends in view. An industrial school that teaches the trades, and the field would flourish in this community. There are too many strapping young men and buxom women learning to live on their wits. The notion of fine dress prevails; it is their god just now. How obtained is too often a question. Let them have something to think about; cultivate a fad, if necessary, to keep the mind employed; it beats harm breeding idleness. Make something, create something; be a proprietor of something; it will undo the notion and set correct principles in motion. The Indianapolis News, in speaking about a colored man of Alabama who was given a ten years' sentence in the penitentiary for helping to mob a colored man, says that he did not know his place, and that he got hold of the wrong end of the rope. He will learn to know his place before he emerges from his enforced retreat, and ropes will not have the same attraction that they once had. He will learn his lesson in a hard school, but experience is the best teacher, and he was willing to be taught. The Tri-City Oracle is the name of a new publication of Salt Lake City, Utah. It starts out quite vigorously with high hopes and aims. It says it is for the elevation of the people regardless of politics or religious creeds. It has a good appearance; it augurs good for its advertised purposes. THIS WORLD. DR. WARD OF INDIANAPOLIS. Dr. Joseph H. Ward is home again after spending his summer in the East, where he did hard work at the Long Island College Hospital of New York, and also at the Polhemus Memorial Clinic. He made further good use of his time in the King's County Hospital, to which institution he was admitted. The doctor paid special attention to Genito-Urinary diseases, but he made observations along all lines incident to general practice. Dr. Ward, as has been said before, is a graduate of two schools of medicine, and now he has added an additional school, special work and hospital practice. He feels very much strengthened by his summer's work, and it goes without saying that his patrons and the people of the community generally will have higher regard still for one who manifests such interest in his chosen profession. Dr. Ward is one of the foremost young men of the community in every sense of the word. He was largely instrumental in putting on foot the present Y. M. C. A. which promises much good. He has many friends who, taking advantage of his general ability, have been advising him to essay out in politics, but he has 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. CHEW DARLING GUM A Special Favorite Better than ever.. THE DARLING GUM CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. not much inclination for that kind of "sport"—he is wedded to his idol—his profession. The doctor holds forth in an elegant suite of rooms on Indiana avenue, where he is surrounded with the equipments of a first class doctor's office, where he greeted his many friends on his return home. We predict great success for Dr. Joseph H. Ward. Perhaps no quality is more characteristic of the work of Booker T. Washington than the sanity of his point of view. His article "Problems in Education" in the September COSMOPOLITAN deals not only with the work of Tuskegee Institute but with the educational needs of the entire colored population of the United States. The race-problem is not one which can be left to settle itself, and every thinking man or woman should read this valuable contribution to a discussion whose importance will increase rather than decrease in years to come. 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 fails. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your deal or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address, Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. Notable, Newy Muggets. Mound City, Ill., Special.-Rev. H. C. Burton spent last week with his family. Mrs. Fannie Rodsel, who has been residing in Sparta the past two years, has returned and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Louise Kelley. Isom Chambers, Jr., is sick with chills. Willie Logan is convelescing. Mr. and Mrs. Toast, of St. Louis, are guests of Joseph Cook. Mrs. Susie Steele, of St. Louis, was a guest of Mrs. Mattie Chambers last week. Mrs. Rosa Baker and children have moved to Terre Haute, Ind. Mrs. Jennie Porter, who has been visiting Mrs. J. M Nance, left for Cairo, where she has lately accepted a position with Hubbard & Phelps, tailors. On the 10th occurred the death of Lula, the 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, of Klondike. Lula was a gentle girl with a bright future, having attended school here all her life. Her demise comes as a sad shock to her many friends and schoolmates. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Harschel, the 2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Howard, died on the 13th. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McMurry died from whooping cough on the 13th. Ellison Cooper, an employee of the Bartlett hoop factory, is suffering from a broken arm, caused by one of the machines. Calvin Williams and Miss Mary Wells Rodgers, of this city, were married in Cairo on the 11th. Miss Mamie Hayes, of New Madrid, is spending the month with Miss Martha Bolen. Rev. and Mrs. N. Ricks, Prof. Arter, and Rev. I. Crumpton, of Cairo, attended the convention last week. Prof. Arter, of Cairo, delivered a very interesting and able sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. The number of pupils in the Lovejoy school is daily increasing. A grand review of the three years' work under Rev. H. C. Burton will be held at the A. M. E. church on the 28th inst. A grand time is expected. Among those who attended the convention from a distance were Revs Rolla Haynes and John Stovall, of Chicago, and S. R. Bullock, of St Louis. The Soldiers' Reunion will be held at Carbondale Oct. 1, 2, 3 and 4. President Roosevelt, W. J. Bryan, J. C. Black, Gen. Fitzhue Lee and Mrs. John A. Logan will be present. Wedding in High Life. Hot Springs, Ark. Special. — Mrs USED IN 1858 Notable. Newsy Nuggets. J E BENJAMIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all court. Rents Collected. Loan on Real Estate, New Phone 1840 12% Wilson Block, Room 2. 311 INDIANA AVENUE MODANEL'S Steam Dye Works Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Cleaned, Dryed and Repaired, Base Ball Suits made to order. Ladies' Cloaks altered. Dry Cleaning Work called for and delivered. Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green—Phones—New 305 Morgan & Shelton (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service, Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night WANTED—Names and address of persons suffering from Piles. $0 per 100 J. H. Davidson & Co., 108 E. Randolph Hall, Chicago, IL. Carrie Stone is very ill at her home in Runyon street. Robert Bryd and Mias Ellen Williams were joined in wedlock on the 10th inst., at the residence of the bride on Ozark street, at 8:30 p.m. Quite a number of friends were present. The bride and groom received a great number of presents. Rev. P. H. Lewis performed the ceremony. Walter Jackson, after spending a pleasant summer in Paris, Tex., with relatives, returned home last week. Meadows Will Austin and Ferguson, who have been ill for some weeks, are much improved. Look out for the musical concert to be soon pulled off by the Silver Cornet band, under the able leadership of Messrs. Black and Durr. The masquerade ball given at the auditorium by the Diamond Leaf club on the 10th, proved to be a financial success as well as an entertainer. Will Aores, the efficient second waiter at the Arlington hotel, is off for a month's vacation, and has gone to Colorado and Manitou Springs. Col., to take a much needed rest. Miss Georgia Richards has returned home, after spending a pleasant week at Crystal Springs. Joe Williams has returned home, after an extended trip through the West. Samuel T. Brock, a well known young man of this city, died on Saturday evening, the 6th inst., and was buried from Visitors' Chapel A. M. E. church, Sunday evening, the 7th, Rev. P. W. Wall, officinating. The services were under the auspices of Damon Lodge No. 8. K. of P. He leaves a mother and sister to mourn his demise. Willie Williams left last week for Mariana. John Hoskins has returned home from Pine Bluff. The public schools of the city opened last Monday with quite a large attendance. Jackson, Mich., Special—Isaac Garrett was buried on Saturday from the A. M. E. church. Rev. Collins came home from conference to conduct the services. The deceased leaves a wife and son. Mrs. Louise Taylor and son have returned from a long stay in Indianapolis and Chicago. Mrs. Levi Harrison and family have gone to Ypsilanti to spend a week. Mrs. Harriff Hill spent Sunday in Ypsilanti. Frank Mitchell and Miss Minnie Johnson spent Sunday in Grand Rapids, the guests of friends Alver Hall left Sunday for Ypsilanti. Mrs. Emma Gordon returned Saturday from Detroit with a very sick child. Miss Tillel Hall returned Saturday from Chicago. 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George Reeves sends regards to Ed- ward H. Winn. The Taylors were at Boston Theatre, lowell, Mass., last week. Horry Fidler and wife, of Tigner’s Minstrels Sundayed in Indianapolis. see The Glazier Concert company opens tar Chicago, Sept. 26 for a season of thirty weeks, eee Gocdall’s Fan Makers are filling a ‘Week's engagement at Indianapolis’ State Fair. eee Tne “One” Tom Jefferson is with the Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival for sea- ‘ou 102 03. Regards to all friends. see Prof Wm. C. Enty, pianist, has fin- ‘thed bis tonr of the Catekills with Syl- Yeter Russell, Mr, Enty is an extra fe pianist. lis ©. Shelton and wife, Robert Williams apd wife the Spillmans With Al Martins U. T. C. company Were Freeman callers last week. eee To the Georgia Minstrels, Nos, 1 2:— ty one knowing the where-abouts of Gay Edwards, formerly of your com- Toy will please address his sister, Mrs. 4Suith, care Freeman, immediately. D.L, Frazier, “the Matinee Idol’ Tites:—“The Clover Leaf Quartette is ‘cits third year with the‘ Oa the Sa Yauee River” company. I am making fod ss “Mandy” and Geo. Reese is do- ie likewise with “My Carolina Caro- ue _ Notes from the ‘Trip to the Jungies” Notes from the “Trip to the Jungles” Supsiy\— We have an all star cast Saied by Larkins and Patterson in a ‘Fo ct musieal comedy touring the Ewtern States and mesting with sue- THE FREEMAN: .AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER, ender, Clemo Harris, Bertha Cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. Washington, Ida Alexander, Eva Leach, Victoria Wheeler William Thomas, Lulu Stanley, Joe Williams, Etta Miner. Weare in our last week of the Summer season and the show has been @ grand snocesss. We will open our winter season in abont two weeks. Billy Bradley sends regards to P. G. Lowery and other friends. Dan Washington sends regards to all friends. This show nas been playing return dates at most of the parks, The week Sept. 1, Mrs. Bell, of Mitford, Mass, gave the company a reception and every- body enjoyed themselves. Larkins and Patterson are making the uenal hits. ‘Mrs. DanielE. Washington is doing well and has been taking encores nightly for her solo singing. Our grand cake-walk every night brings hearty applause. ‘McKlssick & Jones send regards to all friends. They are now with Lew Tigner’s Massive Minstrel company. see Harry Eaton writes:—We have finish- ed our season at Rocky Point R. I. and are now playing vaudeville theatres throughout New England under the di- reotion of the New England Vaudeville Bureau, doing lovely. Regards to P. @. Lowery and his bunch. Eli Rice, the double voiced vocalist, of the team of Rice and Anderson the Kan- sas Cyclones is singing with great snc- cess, “Way Down Yonder in the Corn- field” and “The Day Will Come.” He sends regards to Clarence Powell, N. Johnson and the Campbell Bro. wage The Capital City Quartette, E. F. Bennett, F. A. Nelson, E. A, Nelson and Wm. Dean, of Springfield, Il, re- ceived marked attention and continuous applause for their superb instrumental and vocal renditions in the exhibit of a ‘Madison, Wis., newspaper at the Gol- den Jubilee ofthe Indiana State Fair, Indlapolis, this week. eee Bailey and Spiller, musical artists have arrived in Chicago after an absence of three weeks. They have been fea- turing county fairs in Iowa and report big success financially. They say to P. G. Lowery, “We would have visited you but we hada throngh ticket.” Re- gards to the gang. Napoleon Johnson write. Notes from Johnson & Stater’s Min- s‘rel:—We have been playing big busi- ness every since we started. Mesdames Alice Edwardsand Mand Anderson take the house by storm every night. The two gay soubrettes Miss Mamie Roberts and Miss Emma Russell are holding their own. Ed Anderson, E. Carter, Frank Watts and Rolling are on the ends, The Johnson and Stater’s quar- tette, Misses Russell and Watts and ‘Mesdames Anderson and Edwards are making good. Kugene Bell our buck and wing dancer is hard to beat. cee Notes from Gideon's Big Minstrel Car- nival:—A. A. Copeland, assistant stage manager, and singing comedian is tak- ing four and five encores nightly. He sends regards to John Vaughner. Geo. W. Jackson sends regards to Hedgepath and Alexander. Wm. H. Jones says “Hello Jim Harris, the bald-headed sol- dier is cleaning np. Tootsie let me hear from you.” A, R. Hutchins, trombone soloist sends regards to Henry Mo- Camon and Sam Johnson. LaShe sends regards to all friends énd says "1 am till hitting em hard.” Matt Turner, monologist joined us at Mason City. All were glad to see him. Notes from Stetson's U. T. C com: pany :—‘'We opened Aug 28 at Passaic, N. J, to # packed house, both afternoon and evening and gave general satisfac tion, The colored people are: Fred Bennett, Chas. West, Douglass Jones, Breston Peters, Wm. Garland, Geo ‘Thomas, Bertha Carter, Lillie Weathers Nettie Goff Daisey Tinney, Nellie Cor- nish, Adele Tredville, Hannah Peters. Fred Bennett in the title role of Uncle Tom is still receiving the praise of both pressand public. Miss Lillie Weathers is introducing her new song, ‘Pinky- Panky-Poo,”” which proves quite a nov- elty for the female quartette Mies Nettle Goff’s trombone solos in our band concerts are a feature. eee J E. Adams, of the old ‘‘Georgia-Up- tan. Sree t¥ aid eteastin dics abies Acted! Steve Nash is getting to bea very nice cornetist. Iam manipulating » double bass and an alto in the great Western band, of St. Louis. Regards to Lloyd Cooper, Ed. Tolliver, R. 0, Henderson, J.D. West, the Pracpins, P. G. Lowery and his band. Callers at my house in the past two or three weeks were F. B, ‘Wood, enronte to Lowery band; R. O. Henderson, enronte to the Honolulu Coon show: the Prampins enroute to the Honolula Co. and Panch Jones with a company of nine forthe Southern Car- nival company opening at Jerseyville, ul. eee Notes from the Famous Georgia Min- strels:—“ We have just finished a very successful engagement in Seattle during the Elk’s Carnival. The city is in fall bloom and onr visit there is one that will long be remembered by the Geor- gia’s. Cooper, Jones and Jackson met Wm. Rawlins of St. Louis, in Seattle and to say he gave the boys « good time is putting it mild. It was a case of smooth fingering every eyening to get away from him. Mr. Rawlins is doing well out here and says he will be in St. Louis by Spring. Dave Barton is out here also, looking well, and doing well, notwithstanding all rumors to the con- trary. If many of our boys East had Davy's home they would not work at all but Dave does just the same. He and Rawlins send regards to thelr St. Louis friends Everyone says they will be in St: Louis to the World’s Fair. We were well received in Tacoma and drew some very complimentary press notices. Geo. A. Swan closed in Seattle to accept a business that he thinks will far excell the minstrel business, although he is a well wisher of the Georgias, eee Notes from "A Honolulu Coon” com: pany:—"Everything is all bustle and excitement as our regular opening was to be at he Grand Theatre, Peoria, I., on the 8th inst., but owing to the non arrival of our special paper we had to postpone our opening until the 13th. ‘The management has spared no pains to make this show one of the strongest in the business The Walls-J. Turner and Dora Wilson-send regards to all friends, Andrew Brown sends regards to Pete Stanley. Prof. Harry Prampin has made an addition to his band in the persons of E O Green, trombone and A. @. Jones, claironet. Mrs. Prampin's cornet solos and R. © Henderson's tuba solos are the features of our noon con- certs: R.O. Henderson sends regards to Wm. Blue, Geo. Horace, Wm. Ma- lone, the Forepangh-Sells push and all friends. Fall roster in our next. eee W. L McMallen (Erastue) comedian and vocalist, a well known coon song shouter, who hastravelled with J. B, ‘Morris for five years has decided to icin a-antandeall occtveeth tile peaate ail ke 4 Pe 3 \ FEN 4 oo : Vi would like to hear from A. G. Allen, ‘Mr. MoMauilen was vorn in Kingston, ‘Ont., and is 32 years old. Last winter while in Mobile Ala., he met the one is ‘to be Mrs. McMallen this winter. Re- gards toall friends. Write me care of The Freeman. | eee Notes from A. @, Allen's New Orleans Minstrels:—We are now in the State of Georgia doing fair business. Mrs, Per- necia Willis ms lef: the show on the 15th inst and is now among the old folke at home, The coming sketch team of Williams & Stevens close Sept. 21; they go direct to the home of Mr. Williams 1007 Neb. Ave Kansas City, Kan. ‘They doa clean refined and up-to date act composed and written by themselves which keeps the house in an uproar from start to finish. Williams has also jast finished a musical act for the Mo- Dade Bros. musical team which, it is thought will be a winner. Prof. Mo- Camon would like to hear from Chariey McCurdy and the Hendersons. Jordan & Pittman send regards to all Dallas friends. F. F. Viccas would Ike to hear from Harry Prampin and Alex Armand, Sank Simms sends regards to Son Simms and Perry Bradford. Notes from the big Mahara Minstrels: “We are still doing a good business and every body seems tolike the show. We have a strong first-part. George Tichner pleases the people with his fan- ny jokes and is making quite a hit with “Josepaine, My Joe.” Geo. Hamilton is still singing, “No Use in Asking When You Know the Reason Way.” J. R- Johnson sends regards to Geo. Moxley, Billy Young and other friends. Miss Lizzie Taylor is einging “Bill Bar- ley, Won't you Please Come Home,” Mahara big Minstrel. We enjoyed our- selves to the highest extent. Refresh- ments Were served and and the music was farnished by Prof. W. O. Handy, ‘and his orchestra of the Mahara min- strels. Arthur Maxwell, the trick bicy- clist 1s the feature of the big show. Hilliard Brewer the contortionist re ceives @ great amount of applause night- ly, Hrank Comar, the jaggler is with ug and is one of the best in the business Joe Taylor sends regards to friends. Mrs. Lizzie Moppins sends regards to ‘Mr. and Mrs, Logan of Mound City Ill. eee Notes from the Mahara Northern Minstrels:—“‘We are now entering our fifth week and to say business has been good is putting it mildly. Onr private car “Maharajah No. 1” has been refur- nished and is conceeded to be a thing of beauty. We have 36 people headed by that refined singing comedian, Mr. Billy Young and the show is a brotherly one and harmonious in every respect. The weather is fine and we epend our leisure hours plasantly fishing, hunting playing ball and other pastimee, while the more quiet set enjoy debates, discussions ete in the car. We have four ladies in c78 tume asa drum corps on parade, viz, Misses Bertha Stone, Jessle Dudley, Lottie Brown and Sarah Crockett and the novelty of their costume is certainly adrawing card. Our ends are taken care of by six comedy jesters-Billy Young, Kid Brown, John Chapman, ‘Tom Gales, D. C. Scott and Frank Bell. ‘The vocal department is conducted by R. Chapman and judging from the ap- plause of our andiences and the press notices, the voices are exceilent. Our orchestra under the leadership of Prof. Heywood is the best we have had in years. Our band of 16 pteces including three sololats-C. J. Seotte, Euphonium; Jimmy Harris, trombone; DeLeo, cor- net-under the supervision of Bert De- Leo attracts hundreds of spectators daily. Chapman and Bell cap the cli- max in their roral impersonations. Mr Billy Young and Tom Gales are doing @ Isughable absurdity, entitled a school for Scandlous Acting.” The Browns, Kid and Lottie, with their acting dog, “Baby” let the people know that they “have been on.” Scotte and DeLeo have added to thelr musical act a bean- tiful electrical effect of which they are the originators. R, H. Christman and Mies Jessie Dudley sends regards to J. R, Johnson’ and Miss Lizzie Taylor, Bennie Covington sends regards to Cam- bell Bros..and all friends. Miss Bertha Stone returns compliments to Miss Tay- lor with regards to Harry St. Clair as well. Our manager W. A. Mahara un- derstands his people and knows how to treat them well, He is one of the many (and many know it.) Miss Sarah Crock- ett wishes to be remembered to Mrs. Allen Scott. We are all well and hap py for at this writing the ghost has just preambulated and there is a glad smile on the countenanee of the whole bunch. We send our best wishes for the success of No, 2 Mahara show. eee J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York, City:—“Williams & ‘Walker opened their season on Monday of last week, at Stamford, Conn., in their new farce comedy entitled “In Dahomey” before a good sized audience. ‘The farce promises to become more of a snovess than “The Son's of Ham." Jessie Shipp, Ada Overron Pete Hampton, Richard Connors and Fred Douglass are among the old time favorites retained. Marsh Craig, the acknowledged king of contortionists is a strong card this season with the Williams & Walker company.—Harry Brown, singing come- dian was the hit of the vaudeville sec- tion at Proctor’s Fifth Avenue Theatre, last week, He is ecoring heavily sing- ing “All Going Oat and Nothin Comin In.”—Murphy and Slater returned to the city Sept. 6, aftera successful tour of the Orpheum, Castle and Shea cir- ouits and opened the week of the Sth at Proctor’s 23rd Street Theatre, doing well. They are now appearing over the Shea cirouit in the New England States. The Edison Comedy Four-Mes- sre. Usher Watts, Wm. Hill, Frank Smith and Alex, Williams-were a big hit at Phillips Lyceum Theatre, Brook- lyn, last week. ‘They scored 80 heavy that they were re engaged for the week commencing Sept. 21.—Rastus and Banks arrived in the city last Sunday after playing successful engagements down East —Kid Thomas of the comedy trio, Thomas, Felton and Howard, was BAP SF Ry 2 A a ere Popular--Sentimenta] and Coon Songs- Ba Misstep! Does oo. 2 3c, ocebas oss seein 45/00) Se Paleees..- 1606 My Tisa ADH pe aren oieccserseees fee a POM oe Etowe My Usclea Baby 00 << lssssescsgsccsc iss cM Quanta ct ee Te ante WAU MA ce2. cse We cerescecssstescity DAE EMMI Ce wae TbaGelle oF Tia BGG oon cise ete ane ee ae ‘Tn Kentucky—(poem) by Hon. J. H. Mulligan; muslo by F. L, Bristor.... 50¢ ADRS BUDS BOs oor deca ns assis vasa race (DILC Tameml ha ‘Ta the Mountains of Kentucky She and I 22...) W-J.E Pearse 2.22. bee E Wish We'd Never Mato. o5-.-.--orsorscccsess ME Resende. 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SS ere eis Designers and makers of Uniforms = and ‘Capa oF every! description including ee fe following : &e = /) Military uniforms and Equipments ir Band uniforms bP aE ind ui ) 7 — Theatrical uniforms Vi 4 Club and Hotel Employees uniforms i H Elevator Boys uniforms = i fl Coachmen uniforms I Bell Boys, Livery, Etc:, uniforms | - :.s::/WRITE FOR ESTIMATES...... DO YOU KNO©O te Sai I te satareeaeors ron ee pets ww de MMs stesso caer eo eet f {nthe Sunday eehool or Day school. It will mats’ maker for tentang AE iy eesBhsingeticer ey Schl, ltd money fo ne ee Rag ims See ee ie area ROM Mein T Osteen thd Bandolpb es oon Wanesh Ave.) CHICAGO, ILL, leys are'going big this week at Hurtig & Seamon’s Music Hall.—Lord Denton isin town.—Ambrose Davis and A. D. Sawyer have opened an amusement bu- reau on Sixth Avenue.—Avery & Hart’s “Sons of Ham” company are now re- hearsing m fall blast. Chas. S. Sager is staging the production. —Smart & ‘Willfams’ New Ootoroons were at the Unigue Theatre, Brooklyn last week and were greeted with a fair audience ‘at each performance. Among those with the aggregation are Clarence Lo- gan, James Burris, the Evans Sisters, Tom Fletcher, Jack Brown, Judson Hicks, Marion Hevry, Mamie Emerson Katie Post Eva Faller, Irma Davis, Lacy Irving and Mattle Phillips. The com- pany left Monday for Hartford, Conn., where they were echeduled to appear. —Albertia Ormes has signed with Avery & Hart's ‘‘Sons of Ham” company.— Hogan and MoClain’s big company of Negro celebrities in the sp:ctacalar pro- duction “Enchantment” finished their rehearsals to-day. The company leaves Monday morning for some point in Connectiont where they will first try the show on the ‘‘dog,” afterwhioh they will retura to the Metropolis fora ran of several weeks. eee Notes from P. G. Lowery’s Band and Vaudeville company:—'The members of the band were well entertained by Prof, Lew Wiley and his band while in Peoria, Prof. Lowery met an old friend in the person of Prof. George Sanford, a musician of great merit. Before San- ford left for bis five year’s term in the Leipsic Musical Conservatory, he mani. fested great interest in Mr. Lowery and as this was his first;opportanity to hear Mr. Lowery eince his study in Boston. He felt very proud of his cornet work and pronounced Mr, Lowery an artist A special program was arranged in the evening. Oneot the numbers most pleasing to Sandford was the trombone solo by F. B. Wood Inepeaking of Mr. Wood's talent, Mr. Sandford eaid his tone was music and powerfal in all reg- jsters of the instrament and his execu- Hon phenomenal. His compliments on the band work was very enconraging to Mr. Lowery. Al. Edwards is making a big ran with “Castle onthe Nile.” He sends regards to friends and would like to know the whereabouts of Will Mer- rit. P, G. Lowery eends regards to all friends and says he has now the best he has ever had. F. B. Woods sends re- gards to Will Goff Kennedy, Pop West and Clarence Powell. Miss Lee expects to spend Sunday, Sept. 21 with her fath- erin Colambus, O. Mr. Travers, our reliable ticket seller is with us again and is in good health. J. Hall, baritone sends regardsto Joe Ricks. Miss Essie Williams expeets to visit her old home in North Carolina. R. A. Jefferson ‘sends regards to all Pullman porters. Everything in cookhouse, No. 1is work- ing nicely. Mr, Ervin has been on the sick list for about 8 or 10 days but is improving. Thomas Cranshaw has im- proved andis at work again. James Bulton ia still wearing his white shirt and will attend Albany high-school this winter. see “ Dallas Texas notes:—‘Mother Stokes and sons, A. B. and R. D., dined the members of the Richard & Pringle com- pany at their residence last Thursday afternoon assisted by Miss Laura Allen and others. The Georgias made good the reputation which has been made for many years. Billy Kersands the grand old man was in his glory and pleased a packed honse. Clarence Powell, and Dudley kept the big crowd laughing, The great Kraton captivated everybody. We were prond to welcome 8. H. Dud- leya Texan to the great metropolis. His early boyhood days were revalled when his old companionr, Mestre. Bat- isch, Stokes, Jones and Coleman occn- pied boxes. See Hilbert’s Filippino Wonders at fair grounds and Jubilee Shonters featured by LaBelle Selika the southern queen of song. Richard Lilly of the team of Freeman and Lilly, of Shreveport La, isin the city booking iates for the fair. The Freeman, as admitted by all Negro newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals, Are youa subscriber? If not, why noi? B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER The New York "Press" like all "people and things" is not perfect and often tries to make its readers 'see things' as its editors, imagine they see them. I have several times, in this column, comment-d upon the anti-Negro articles found in the, "Upon the tip of the tongue," columns of the "N. Y. Press" These articles were (and are) written by an ex—"before the war man," man, who first saw the moonlight, "way down yonder in the cornfield" in the South. "Zips" article about the Negro would better grace the columns of some "Copperhead" paper of 1861 or some "New South" democratic sheet than a page of the "N. Y. Press," which claims to have (a claim undisputed) the "largest Republican circulation by many thousands of copies a day" of any Republican sheet in the U. S. In speaking (editorially) of "Hell Roaring Jake" a U S Army officer, who should have been at Ft. Fisher during the Civil War, where he could have given "Gen." N. B. Forrester (the butcher) "cards and spades" the N. Y. Press, says: "The American people, it seems, do not turn their faces from a public servant who has done his duty though his superior officers, moved by political clamor may withdraw their favor from him; for it is to be remarked that when he who was removed from active service in the army as 'Hell-Roaring Jake' returned to his home in the little town of Portsmouth O., he was received as Gen Jacob H. Smith, a gallant soldier of more than forty years of service in the uniform of his country. He was welcomed and honored not only by an aged woman on whose shoulder he wept crying, "Mother, oh, mother!" but by 10,000 of his fellow citizens, a brass band, a post of the Grand Army of the Republic and two companies of the Ohio National Guard. A brave soldier, it seems, also marching on the way of his duty does not complain, though sometimes that way seems long and dark, for to those who greeted him with their confidence and honor, he who recently was "Hell-Roaring Jake" said: There are two beacon lights by which, if a man guide his life, he cannot fail to succeed—God and his country. If a man devote himself to them he cannot fail eventually to win the approbation of his countrymen, even though at times the way may seem long and the path dark. "If we may judge by the actions of his fellow citizens of Portsmouth, Ohio the way of General Smith to their approbation is not so long or dark, Nor, from what we have observed in the spirit of the American people, should we think that he would find the beacon lights by which he guides himself, less bright on a path stretching further than to Portsmouth and wider than across Ohio; for it is to the everlasting credit of the citizens of the United States that they make their estimate of no man by his rise to or fall from grace at the hand of any other man." "Hell-Roaring Jake's" order to "kill all over ten" was the cause of his re- HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS ALL Kinky, Knotty, Stubborn, Harsh, Curly Hair. HARTONA makes the hair grow long, straight, beautiful, soft, and glossy. Cures Dandruff, Baldness, Itching, Eczema, and all Scalp Diseases. Prevents Falling Out of the Hair and Premature Baldness. HARTONA POSITIVELY STRAIGHTENS THE KINKIEST HAIR. Guaranteed harmless. 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Send us One Dollar and mention this paper, and sizes of HARTONA HAIR GROWER large bottles of HARTONA FACE HARTONA NO-SMELL, which caused by Perspiration of the Feet, sealed from observation. Write express office address very plainly. or by Post-Office Money Order, or by Express. --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. --- AFTER USING HARTONA TRADE-MARK. DEPT. LEASING HAR TONA sport, I am confronted by an open letter from my New York friend of other days, Ed. Elmore Brock, who names our postoffice address and attacks some legendary to the fascinating style of his already famous pen. To you members of the erstwhile Round Table, merged in these happy day of merging everything into the Blue Pencil Club, allow me to add my small quota of dictum to your album of promise, wherein 'tis a pleasure always to inscribe the heart's best thoughts. Some years ago we met as strangers, and by some unknown and unforeseen Fate, the happy goddess of mystery taught us amid the peculiar and changing vicissitudes that the miles that lay between us should count for naught and that our writings should come from one ink well, and though years have come, The Freeman survived the vigors of time and malefaction, we are yet on the same hopeful obart of pleasant remembrance, as if time incidents and spaces had never been, and now as we walk down the streets of some great city, whether it be Chicago, New York or Washington, we feel the same lightness of heart, hear the same song, breathe the fragrant incense of sentiment and opinion, our step is as light as it use to be, and we still have faith that kind Fate, so good to us, will remain the enchantress of our abiding aspirations and continue to lead us to the goal of our several individual ambitions. 000 Among the very excellent exhibits at the Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition I beg leave to mention as follows: Mr J D Reynold's celebrated "Roach Powder and Bed-bug Liquid." He has a large sale of his goods in Chicago, and does some shipping from his extensive laboratory at 4045 State street to many parts of the country -oOo- Among the rising and ambitious young men of the Negro race no one can claim a higher position in the musical world than Prof. N Clark Smith, who is conducting a musical studio in Chicago, teaching brass band, mandolin, guitar and banjo, besides adding to this lavish display of his repertoire that of voice culture. The large chorus of forty people, singing nightly to delighted hundreds, having been under his special supervision. The professor is a composer, arranger and publisher of music. His studio is located at 3534 State street, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Grace Warring keeps first class lodgings for respectable persons at 212 Wabash and 550 Wabash avenue. T. J. Hunter is a factor in the business life of the Negro in Chicago. He has an extensive store of gents clothing and ladies up to-date furnishings in dress goods, sacs and silks. The Exposition will have gone into history, perhaps, before these lines from my pen are printed, but allow me to say, Mr Editor, the race has done itself great credit by so ably patronizing this far-famed idea born in the brain of our now so noble James Hale Porter, the general director, and so ably seconded by Messrs. Washington, Moore, Mmes. M V. Deatheridge, Snowden, Smith, Moody, et. al. The Exposition represented more than 300 different specimens of the great effort the race is making to prove their claim to the consideration as factors of the world's promotion. Among the greatest of the many exhibits is Mr. Robinson's car wheel, which is now in litigation involving millions of dollars, suit brought on account of infringement of patent. If he wins he will be the richest Negro in the world and his achievement the greatest of modern times M. A. MAJORS, M. D. Chicago, Ill. A SOLDIER OF TWENTY-FOURTH INFANTRY U. S. A. A Soldier of the 24th Infantry, U. S. A. Editor Freeman—I notice that a part of the 24th Regiment U. S. A. has just returned from the Philippine Islands, where they have done service for the last three years. Doubtless many of the soldiers on reaching home soil have thought vividly of the boys of their regiment who preceded them to the States, and it is of one of those brave boys who returned to this country early in January of the present year of whom I desire to speak. It is Corporal Lig J Clark, who was mustered out of service at Discharge Camp, Angel Island, California, Jan 18, 1902. Young Clark was born in 1878 at Brownwood, Texas, and lived in Temple, Texas, during the greater part of his life. On June 10, 1898, he enlisted in the United States army at Dallas, Texas, as a recruit, and was assigned to Company H 24th Infantry of the regular army. During the Spanish-American war his company was stationed at Tampa, Fla., awaiting to do active service in Cuba if called on From Tampa, Fla., the 24th Infantry was transferred to Montauk Point, N.Y., and thence to Fort Douglass, Utah, where, on Jan 19, 1898, he was mustered out of service His discharge papers spoke of him as being "honest A. WHITEWREN'S GILT EDGE DRESSING FINE SHOES FINE SHOES FINE SHOES COLOR USTENS GILT EDGE BLACKBERRY PINK BABLE WHITE WREN'S WHITEWREN'S GILT EDGE FINE SHOES No Time to Lose You cannot afford to disregard the warnings of a weak and diseased heart and put off taking the prescription of the world's greatest authority on heart and nervous disorders Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. If your heart palpitates, flutters, or you are short of breath, have smothering spells, pain in left side, shoulder or arm, you have heart trouble and are liable to drop dead any moment. Major J. W. 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He was also in many skirmishes during the year 1900, and appointed corporal July 14, of the same year. On Corporal Clark's return from the army his first act was the fulfillment of a promise made to his dear mother while in Uncle Sam's service—the buying of her a home. About two months after he had moved his mother into the cozy little home, which he had bought and paid for with money saved while in the army, Corporal Clark became a victim of typhoid fever, from which he died April 21, 1902. All Temple was proud of Lig. J. Clark, and now mourn his death with a sorrow second to that only of his loving mother and two sisters who survive him. His discharge paper spoke of him as "an excellent non-commissioned officer. We say "an excellent son and citizen" R E L HOLLAND, M. D. Temple, Texas. We are your servants submitted to the will in common judgment of the people. 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We have heard bass sang, but John Garrett langged bass in the "Rabbit's Foot" on the 4th. It must have reached his heart "Two sons with but a single thought; two hearts that beat as one"—Brown Beatty, Wednesday night, Sept. 3. Mr. Jim Brown and Miss Nannie E. Beatty were quietly married at the court house. It came as a great surprise to the many friends of these young people as Miss Nannie was to have left on the 5th for Chicago to enter a trained sick nurse school Mr. and Mrs. Brown are now domiciled at Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ross', West Dallas street. Miss Lucinda Woods accompanied Mr. and Mrs. H. C. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By UZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 70 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. one, as one in the midst, My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw away his time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady it will soon be a year. 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Little Elvira King was painfully scalded on Saturday, the 6th, while boiling water in a tin can at her home, 207 Broad street. A Rabbit's Foot have come and gone. Now for the Whitman Sisters on the 9th and 10th at Sylvan Street Hall. The concert given by the Christian Culture club, Sept. 4, was quite a success. Pat Chappelle's horde of merry jesters made the people of Selma forget their sorrows and laugh to their heart's content September 4th. Rev. W. T. Coleman and wife left for the country Wednesday, the 3d, where the former expects to benefit his health by inhaling the cool country breezes. May he be fully recovered when he returns. While an entertainment was in progress at the home of Miss Bessie Goleby some one threw a rock through the window, smashing a pane of glass to small pieces. A piece of the glass struck Miss Minnie McCrew near the eye, causing her much pain for a while. The party who threw the rock is unknown. Miss Kate McFadden, who has been seriously ill at her home on Parkham street, is somewhat improved. Labor day was observed by all the local unions of Selma. The parade was headed by Akren's brass band, and about seventy-five laborers were in the procession. They boarded the cars at the Union depot and went to Elkdale Park, where they gave a grand barbecue. Mr and Mrs Hunter C. Haynes left for Chicago Friday, the 5th. They were accompanied by Miss Lucinda Woods, who goes to enter the training school for nurses in the above named city. Miss Effie Lyman has returned from Mt. Eagle, Tenn. Guest Honored With a Dance. Battle Creek. Mich. Special. Miss Lue Freeman of this city is visiting friends in Chicago, Ill. Mrs Mary Collins has returned from a two weeks visit to Grand Rapids Mich. Nat West has left for Indianapolis, where he will remain for the winter. Mrs. Emma Burns gave a dancing party in honor of Miss Williams of Grand Rapids Mich. Mr Geo. Collins of this city is visiting friends this week in Niagara Falls. Mrs J. H, Holmes of this city is visiting friends in Chicago. IJ. The dance which was given last Monday night at the Armory was quite a swell affair. Mrs Lillian Mitchell entertained last Friday evening, a few friends in honor of Mrs Chas. Smith, of Kalamazoo, Mich J. A. Carter the well known barber of this city has returned after a few days visit in South Bend. Any one wishing The Freeman address our agent F. R. Brown, 194 McAulley street The trouble with the grasping man is hat he tries to seize an opportunity before he sees it. EDWARD ELMORE BROCK'S COMMENTS ON THE TOPICS AND DOINGS OF THE DAY FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. About the Abridgment of Negro Rights at the National Capital and Elsewhere--The Negro as a Reader of Newspapers and Books--A Personal Letter--Life in Gayest Manhattan, Etc. "O, wad some power the giftie gie us, To see ourselves as others see us." "Which way the subject theme may gang, Let time or chance determine; Perhaps it may turn out a song, Or probably a sermon." HELLO! Central, give me—"Hesgen?" 'No, not just yet Central; I want The Freeman—the national illustrated Negro journal that goes into the homes of one hundred thousand readers. Thanks, much oblige. Hello Knox, that you? This is Brook of Greater New York. Glad to meet you Same to you. Can I have the ear of your organ for a while, I wish to grind out a few notes? All your notes paid up? Well you're lucky indeed, shows The Freeman is on a sound financial basis; I wonder how many more Afro-American newspapers can say as much? There is only one Freeman and it is published at Indianapolis by the great Geo. L. Knox & Son.' As I look broadcast over the vast area of the United States and behold how in this glorious land of liberty and freedom (?) the rope is being drawn tighter and tighter around the neck of the Negro race as to their rights accorded by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution, I am forced to beg the question: "What is the end to be?" True, we have gone beyond the shackles of bondage and slavery, but what of our civil rights? Blind, indeed, is he who cannot see that the lot of the race is not growing harder and harder throughout the length and breadth of the land day by day, but when affairs are in such a condition as I learn they are in the Nation's Capital, then the Negro's situation has indeed become alarming. As The Freeman's Washington correspondent puts it: "Negroes are discriminated against horribly. They are refused decent seats in the theatres, a meal cannot be had at a white restaurant, the observation cars are closed to us, and the jim crow steam cars enter the place within earshot of the capitol. A civil rights case has no standing in the courts, and the law is violated at will, the offenders knowing that no jury can be found that will vote for conviction on complaint of a Negro." I have always heard that the greatest prejudice against the Negro here in the United States was to be encountered right at the National Capital, but I never dreamed it was half as bad as brother Thompson in The Freeman, and T. Thomas Fortune in the New York Age of a recent date has pictured it Such a condition is indeed most horrible. Prejudice we have to a large extent in all parts of the country, but the Nation's Capital is the one place where it would naturally be least expected. Mr. Fortune in his article in the Age, after deploring such a condition of affaire offered some very good advice to the Afro-Americans of Washington to whose doors he largely laid the fault of their own condition, inasmuch as in Washington, as no where else, was to be found a vast population of Afro-Americans of wealth and culture that could build stores, places of amusement, etc, that might be operated by, and unquestionably would be patronized by its large colored population. This is sound logic, and the wealthy Afro-Americans of Washington ought certainly to give a little thought to such good advice. It is a little bit strange to me, too, that such is the condition of things in the very face of the triumphant trips of Prof. Booker T. Washington throughout the country. His work is lauded everywhere by the white people. His efforts in the Tuskegee movement is heralded broad and wide as a sure solution of the much vexed Negro problem — breaking down, as it were, of the barrier of race hatred and at the same time cementing the two races into a feeling of better fellowship. And yet in the face of all this the case of the Negro grows blacker and blacker. There was a time, too, when the Negro had a monopoly of all positions of servitude, such as coachman, waiter, hallmen, bellmen, etc, but it has gradually got to a position where there are no longer easily obtainable. The colored man that is enjoying a lucrative position today and loses it to-morrow, will walk the streets for full many a moon ere he falls into a like one again—if, indeed, ever. What then, I ask, is to be the fruits of the work of Mr. Washington and his Tuskegee movement if in the face of it all prejudice grows greater and the Negro's chances becomes scarier in the field of employment? These are hard, cold facts to face, but they are nevertheless the plain truth of the status of the ten million Negroes in the United States to-day. What the ultimate outcome is to be no one dare EDWARD ELMORE BROCK. presage, but God still reigas and as we read and are told that he is merciful and a just God, we can only hope that a bright streak will soon illumine the dark horizon. "Tis passing strange to me that in so enlightened an are as this, so few Negroes are readers of newspapers and books. Not only do I find this to be the case with the poorer classes with only a smattering of education, but those of the upper orust whom fortune has permitted to dwell in academic bowers as well. There are very few homes of the latter class, no matter how lavishly they may be furnished otherwise, can boast even an ordinary attempt at a library; while fiction, plain or of a historical charater, seems to have been entirely barred out. A discussion of the merits or demerits of such popular books of the day as "Janice Meridith," "Eben Holden," "David Harum," "The Right of Way," "A Carolina Cavilier," "To Have and Hold," "The Colonials," "Ardry," "The Cloistering of Ursula," "The Man from Glengarry," "The Sky Pilot," and "Black Rock," all of which I have found time to read even during my busy workaday life, is indeed, it seems, an unknown quantity in those homes. Then, on the other hand, in my travels and frod daily on the cars and ferry boats, while I hardly meet with a white person without a newspaper or book of some kind in their hands, it is very seldom that I meet with a colored person that even carry an ordinary daily newspaper. Now I would as leave do without my three square meals a day as to forego the pleasure and enlightenment I reap in the perusal of my morning and evening newspaper; in fact it is my first thought on opening my eyes in the morning from a night's refreshing sleep. And, too, there is not another item in our household expense that, when the bill is rendered, is paid quicker or with greater pleasure than is our paper bill. I like to know what the goings on are all over the world and I can keep abreast of them only by reading the papers. Again, the press is the bulwark of civil and religious liberty and constitutional freedom. It beautifies civilization, dignifies and exalts humanity. It is indeed what the poet sings: "**Mightiest of the mighty means** On which the arm of progress leans, Man's noblest mission to advance, His woes assuage, his weal enhance, His rights enforce, his wrongs redress, Mightiest of mighty is the press." There is to-day no greater educator than current history. The schools and colleges may teach all about Greek and Lating, geometry and mathematics, physics and metaphysics, but I assure you the man or woman that keeps abreast of the times by reading the current affairs of the day is better equipped for the age in which they live than all the unforgotten lore they crammed into their heads during their academic courses The following letter speaks for itself: "MR. EDWIN ELMORE BROCK, "DEAR SIR:—As a reader of the Indianapolis Freeman for a number of years, and who has always enjoyed your "World at Large" notes in the same, I am pleased to see by your letter in the last issue of the Freeman that you would soon begin your department again. I also wish to add a note to my letter in which you spoke in your "open letter" of your helpmate and the lovely little family of children growing up around you both; with such a family your home life must indeed be a happy one; would that it might be said of all Afro-Americans. I love, too, to see those who from their high pedestals expound on the virtues of philosophy and wisdom; to see those who for the welfare of the race, "MRS.) ALICE MORSE BAITLET. "Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 3, '02." While the above epistle is doubtlessly intended to be of a personal nature, still it is so delightful in its sincerity and so duplicate with the perfume of violets, I have taken the liberty of printing it here verbatim. From my journalistic perch I take it that this is just the kind of letter editors, as a whole, like to have come into their dens. Personally, as the editor of this department, I am always pleased to hear from my readers, let it be pro or con on anything I may have to say. Now, as regards Mrs. Bartlett's letter, I wish to say as I have had occasion to say several times previously under the caption of this column that while I am not by any means infallible, still I am striving to live the better life—practicing, as it were, just as I preach. 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WILLIAMS "The only Soap fit for Made expressly for the face—to soften for the razor—to allay irritation—to lea cooled, and refreshed—to make shaving Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if you Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Williams' O Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbu AMUSING "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE WANT 10 000 GIRLS TO KISS THEIR SWEET- HEARTS AND ASK THEM TO VOTE FOR LEW SHA FOR RECORDE MS' SHAVING SOAP to fit for the Face" to soften and prepare the beard to leave the skin soothed, take shaving easy, safe, agreeable. ent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Glycerated Tar (Toilet) Soap, 10c. 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. cakes, 1lb. 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. , Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAMP TED ALS TO SAR SWEET- AND ASK VOTE FOR SHANK OR RDER. Made expressly for the face—to soften and prepare the beard for the razor—to allay irritation—to leave the skin soothed, cooled, and refreshed—to make shaving easy, safe, agreeable. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 4oz. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 4oz. Exquisite also for toilet. WANTED 10 000 GIRLS TO KISS THEIR SWEET- HEARTS AND ASK THEM TO VOTE FOR LEW SHANK FOR RECORDER. VOTE FOR Robert Metzger The Republican nominee for Sheriff of Marion county, election November 4. VOTE FOR William E. Davis Republican nominee for Clerk of Marion county, election November 4. that the Negro puts all he earns on his back would certainly find no refutation here in gayest Manhattan, for it has every evidence of being borne out. Over in the back streets and the slum districts there is nothing new to record. It is the same old story of shiftless, laziness, craps, policy, chasing of the beer can and the twang, twany of guitar or banjo from morn to morn, to the accompaniment of "I'm a Living Easy," "Ma Zulu Babe," "The Phrenologist Coon" and "Ma Castle on the Nile." To the writer it is a great wonder how these people manage to exist for they never seem to do any manner of work. They are the loadstone that is dragging the race down through their degradation. One crime committed in these hovels causes the whole race to be condemned, thus furnishing food for the cry of the white race—"all niggers are alike to me." Tommy—"Pop, what grows on a family tree?" Tommy's Pop—'Blockheads, principally.' Not every minister has discovered that the shortest sermon may have the longest reach. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Prof. Amos W. Hart's optical store. 114 Mavern avenue; Henry F. Foster general agent Sparrow street. --- --- There is no longer any need for men to suffer from lost vitality, night losses, varicocele, etc., when it can be cured almostlike magic in the privacy of your own home and restore small weak organs to their strength and vigor of youth by a new discovery which any man can have. We are grateful to the Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 753 Hull Building, Detroit Mich., and they will gladly send you the Doctor's full prescription free and everything necessary for a quick and lasting cure. The following taken from their daily mail shows that men say who have taken advantage of this grand free offer. We are grateful to my sincere thanks for yours of recent date, I have given en your treatment a thorough test and the it is a lovely thing to me in my preachings to feel that I have gained the admiration of my audience and that my efforts are praised; then it is that I feel that they have not been entirely in vain. To my fair correspondent and all other readers of this department I wish to say I shall strive to deserve this more and more. The summer is on the wane; the season of excursions and picnics will soon be a thing of the past. With the advent of September tourists and visitors who have been sojourning at seashore, mountains, lakes and farms will have returned again to their city domiciles and summer pleasures will be but the echo of a dream. Here in gayest Manhattan where humanity from here, there and everywhere is attracted as magnetism draws the steel autumn and winter's galley will soon reign supreme. Society will whirl to the rymithic music of Gounod and (waltz) King Straus in the giddy maze of the ballrooms, while in the cheap concert and dance halls there will be the same old dizzy waltzes, the clog and jig, the buck and wing, the weird gyrations of the can-can and the dance de-sure-ents as the band plays on. Along those thoroughfares wherein Afro-Americans do congregate most seems to be awakening from summer's letterary and taking on its natural order of lively existence again. Sixth avenue, Eighth avenue and all the cross streets that form a part of the great tenderloin; and Navy street, Myrtle avenue and Fulton street just across the big bridge in the Borough of Brooklyn, is fast filling up with their cosmopolitan crowds forming, as it were, a Kaleidoscope of all the colors of the rainbow. The assertion which is often made EDWARD ELMORE BROCK. ( 'NED LMO BEE ) A Rubber Tired $82.50 If this does not interest you write for our catalogue and get prices on pleasure. vehicles of all descriptions. This firm is the only Negro carriage factory in the world. Please mention The Freeman. Blankets show several new features both in weaving and design. The unaupended Blanket is the most noticeable feature, since it price is what we want to the homepsm method of weaving. Pure wool is spun into a round thread and woven in the simplest manner. Such a Blanket will not shrink and is very durable. In 8x7 foot size, she weaves a pair of a pair is... $ 50 Shepherd Plaid Blankets are quite popular, and of these we show several qualities and colors. The most remarkable value is a full size all-wool Blanket. Plaid Blankets are almost 100 pairs of these we have sold to the city of Indianapolis for the fire department. A finer quality of Shepherd Plaid Blankets, comes in two sizes: $6 a pair for single bed size, standard 8x7 ft. $7 a pair for double bed size. Not less than twenty-five new patterns are shown in Cotton Rib Blankets, each in numerous color combinations these are... $ 1.00 White Wool Blankets may be had in every degree of fineness; full size, 5-18 ones for as little as $5 a pair, and from that upward. L. S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Miss Daneva Darnell is again able to be out. Albert Alexander of Xenia, O., is in the city. Viran S. Dabney of Clarksville, Tenn., is in the city this week. Miss Drucilla Mae Jackson left last week to visit in Decatur, Ill. Mrs. William Jackson in Sixteenth street is visiting friends in Chicago. Miss Allie M. Wood left Sunday for Cleveland, O., to reside permanently. Rev. W. H. Anderson of Evansville, was in the city a few days last week. Miss Clara Easton has returned from a delightful week's visit to Louisville. Mrs. Myrtle Tolliver of Cincinnati, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brown. Mrs. O. H. Morgan will arrive home Sunday from visiting friends in Dayton and Springfield. The A. M. E. Conference convenes in Terre Haute, Ind., next week. Bishop Grant will preside. Mrs. H. H. Knight, the only colored millinery and dressmaker in the city, 415 Indiana avenue. 20-9f Rev. H. Medcalf of Clarksville, Tenn., pastor of St. John Baptist Church, was in the city last week. Miss Rosa Brooks of Louisville, was in the city Sunday visiting her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Knight. Miss Tillie Larter, who was in the city a few days last week, has returned to home in Bedford, Ind. J. M. Thurman made a business trip to Chicago last week and while absent also visited friends in Evanston Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf The Zenda Club ladies entertained the gentleman of that organization last Thursday evening at Odd-Fellows' Hall. Mrs. Anny S. Smith of Louisville, is here spending the week as the guest of Mrs. John Black, 621 W. North street. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Turner accompanied by their son, Digby, returned to their home at Providence, R. I., Saturday. William Phillips of Anderson, Ind., and Alexander Jones of Alexandria, Ind., were Freeman callers Tuesday evening. Miss Ida Mae Crockett, who has been visiting in the city the past two months left Sunday for her home in Cloinnati with her sister Mrs. Allen Scott. Mrs. Edward Simmons and her son has returned home from Lexington, Ky., attending the fair and visiting their Aunt Sina Lee. Mrs Kate Boone of Cincinnati and Mesdames Watson and Sophia Johnson were the guests of Mrs. A. H. Henderson, last Sunday. Rev. H. C. Randolph, of Richmond, Ind., was in the city a few days last week. He reports a very prosperous work at that place. Mr. William Cabell left Saturday for MR. WHITE'S CUSTOMS THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. a ten days' stay at Macanac islands, Bayview, Mich., and a two days' stop over at Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Cora Jackson and son, Harry, have returned home from Dayton, O., after a pleasant visit the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woods. Mrs. Linsey entertained a party of young people in honor of Miss Josie Blackwell last Friday week, at her home in London avenue. Mr. John Boone, after a Southern trip with Prof. McAllen giving stereotypical exhibitions, is again in the city to remain during the winter. Miss Goree Carter, after a delightful visit of several weeks with Mrs. Maude Bass in N. Senate avenue, has returned to her home in Evansville. Mrs. Callie Garvin Turner of Alexandria, is here visiting her father, William Garvin who continues ill at his home in West Fourteenth street. Invitations are out for Carter Smith's select dancing school, the opening of which will occur Thursday evening, September 25, at Old Fellows' Hall. Morgan and Shelton, undertakers report the recent funerals of; Sallie Powell, Mary Berry, Thos Coston, Vina White, Anna Brown and Infant Bond. J. W. Douglass and son of Little Rock, Ark., were in the city Friday. Mr. Douglass is agent of the Cotton Belt railroad at Camden and active in state politics. We are prepared to furnish you large or small quantities of coal, coke and wood at the lowest prices. Call on us, The Eclipse Coal Co., 430 Indiaau avenue. Phone 989. s20-6tw Dr H. L. Hummons, who has been spending the summer in Virginia, will return to the city and begin the practice of medicine with Dr. D. H. Brown, 754 Indiana avenue. Miss Louisa Taylor after a very pleasant stay of two weeks as the guest of her sister's family, the Rev. Mrs. M. Coleman, left for her home in Jackson, Mich., last Saturday. Mrs. Fannie Neal left Thursday for Greencastle, Ind., to reside, Mr. Neal her husband, is engaged there. Mrs. Neal go from us recommended as a very earnest church and Sunday-school worker. The hotel boys will give their annual dance at Odd Fellows' Hall next Friday evening. The officers are Charles Richardson, president; J. M. Reese, vicepresident; J. M. Clark, secretary; Wm. England, treasurer. Funerals—Infant of Capt. Davless, Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 407 N.West street; John James, brother of Mrs. Josh. Spears, died Monday, Sept. 15 at 625 W. North street, Morgan & Shelton, funeral directors. Hon. W. A. Gaines of Covington, Ky., formerly revenue agent, is in the city. He is the national Grand Master of the U. B. F.'s and his visit is in an official capacity to the convention of the state Grand Lodge and Temple. Call on Mrs. Irena Franklin for groceries. A nice assorted line at down town prices, 427 W. 12th street. Phone 3159 new. 23-1m Mrs. J. N. A. Smoothers, 515 Indiana avenue, has good lodging rooms, good meals and lunch served at all hours; also ice cream parlor. 1m We will make you photos of groups, your home, floral designs, vehicles, etc. Good pictures. Ivory View Company, 1422 N. Senate avenue. 6-tf Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 E. Ohio street. Trouvers, $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. Shoes artistically shined or polished for 5 cents. Private chair for ladies. 138 N. Illinois street. ANELY SUNSHINE Parties wanting accommodation for the winter may address Mrs E.D Williams, Box 177, Las Cruces, N. Mex. 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. CRAMER PLATES are used by the leading photographers all over the country. They are unsurpassed in quality and ease of manipulation. Full descriptive manual sent to any address. MANUFACTURED BY G. Cramer Dry Plate Co. LOOK A MARVEL... LOOK A MARVEL... The Little Wonder Sewing Machine is truly a marvel. A family friend and household necessity. The bagelers' pride, mothers' joy and children's delight. Meets every requirement. Can be taken on trips for convenience, carrying it in any handbag or satchel. Fully guaranteed. If not as represented money will be refunded on demand. The price is $2.48. You cannot afford to be without one for double this amount. Send us $2.48 by mail, and we will send one machine to any address by express. Write us for free information. 24 S. Illinois St. Indianapolis, Ind. MACHINE FOR MARKING THE MARKET Cotton. New Orleans, Sept. 13—Cotton quiet and steady. Sales, 1,350 bales. Ordinary, 8%; c; good ordinary, 7%; c; low middling, 7%; c; good ordinary, 8%; c; low middling, 8%; c. Receipts, 2,238 bales; stock, 63,890 bales. New York, Sept. 13—Cotton-Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 8%; c; middling gulf, 9%; c. Sales, 206 bales. New York, Sept. 15—Cotton-Spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 8%; c; middling gulf, 9%; c. Sales, 230 bales. New Orleans, Sept. 16—Cotton steady; quotations revised. Sales, 5,100 bales. Ordinary, 7%; c; good ordinary, 7%; c; low middling, 8;16; middling, 8%; c; good middling, 8;16; middling gulf, 9%; c. Receipts, 7,320 bales; stock, 63,400 bales. New York, Sept. 16—Cotton-Spot closed dull; middling uplands, 8;15-16; middling gulf, 9%; c. Sales, none. DO YOUR EYES HURT? Have you headache, dizzy spells, stick at the stomach? If so, you should try a pair of glasses. DO YOUR EYES HURT! Have you headache, dizzy spells, sick at the stomach? If so, you should try a pain of our glasses. Twenty- ence. Prices reasonable. to buy. Come and see us J. H. BOYER. two years experience. Prices reasonable. one one urged to buy. Come and see us about your eyes. J. H. BOYER, Bartlett of New York Doctor of Opthalmology. 21 W. Ohio Street. 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. 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 3 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4354 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974-Old Phone 1-6490 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 post-secondary 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. S.T.BUCK For home made candies. Ice cream 200 per quart, 100 per pint, 50 per half-pint Melons on ice, whole or sliced, and soft drinks. 506 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES The pastor, Rev. E. L. Gilliam, baptized two candidates in the canal near the church and preached morning and evening to large congregations last Sunday. The class meetings and Sundayschool are well attended, and the indications point to a steady increase. The collections are unusually good. A liberal response to the request of pastor and trustees for the rally Sunday, Sept.28th, is being met with at the hands of members and friends. The church aid and sewing circles have resumed their weekly meetings. In spite of reports to the contrary, the pastor is enjoying the confidence of his membership and congregation, and the church is united and in harmony. Usual services to-morrow. Rev. Gilliam will preach morning and evening. The funeral of Mrs. Jane Young took place at Simpson Chapel on Monday last. Regular services at Barnes' Chapel to morrow. Rev Prentiss will preach at 11 a.m., and Mrs. Edson will speak at 8 p.m. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. The church and Sunday school regrets the departure of Miss Nettie Porter, one of the mosl worthy, modest and estimable young ladies. In leaving Bethel's communion she carries to her new home our sincere pravers and best wishes for the future. We commend this gem of young womanhood to Chicago's best christian society. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE ESS THE TIFFANY-ROGERS CO., S. Illinois St. Indianapolis, Ind. VOTE FOR Oliver P. Ensley VOTE FOR Oliver P. Ensley The Republican nominee for Treasurer of Marion county, election November 4 FREE or CASH Medical Treatment. Book 5c stamps. Box 823, Denver, Colorado. WANTED--Names and address of persons suffering from Piles. $10 per 1000. J H. Davidson & Co., 168 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, Ill. For Men Only, "Positive;" a sure preventive for sexual diseases of men; 500 per bottle; 2c postage for particulars and circular. Fox Chemical Co., P. O. Box 164 Reading, Pa. AGENTS Male and Female to control the sale of our Wonderal "FROZEN PERFUMES" in their locality. Send 15 cents for sample and instructions, terms, etc. ONCE SALELY SOLD. PARAMOUNT NOVELTY COMPANY, Indianapolis, Ind. Walking Skirts All Colors, all styles, all prices. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Give us a call. CAPITAL SUPPLY CO. 404 Indiana Avenue. GRAND OPENING GRAND OPENING OF A NEW CLOAK HOUSE The Atlas Cloak and Suit Co. 211 Indiana Avenue with a complete line Ladies' wear, cloats, 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. 211 Indiana Avenue. [ Four doors from Illinois Street. ] Patronize our Advertisers. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the urinary or- gans caused by the painful MIDY Capsules without inconvenience. Price $1. of ALL Druggists, or P. O. Box 2081, New York. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran to do what we say and to be the "best in the world. One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACULIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin white, and a mutili person four or five shades lighter, and a mutili person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin white, but you white, the skin remain- ing beautiful without wrinkles, remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Pox pits, tan, liver spots re- tained without it, will not be seen. Set the color you wish, stop the use of the gel. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE MEMBER thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express postage. In any case where it falls to do that we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND. V. 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES $ Money Saved is Money Earned $ To do this Go to M. HIRSCHBERG Theatrical, Regalla, 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 Adcident Knights of Africa. This buggy is one of the GREATEST encourages to matrimony. Let the young or old man ask these buggies behind a good horse; if she don't say "Yes" he just as well go away. Costs You Very Little. C. A. BASSETT Jewelry and Musical Instruments, 213 Indiana Avenue. BUY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. D. H. BALDWIN & CO. 145.149 N. Penn. St. W. H. BAXTER New Bicycles from $10 up and Good Second Hand Wheels as cheap as $4. Also a full line of Bicycle Tires and Sundries. New Harness as Low as $15 a Set and up. Robes, Blankets and Storm Coats, Ankle Boots, Axle 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. Pristing to hear from you soon 540 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Do You Know a Good Thing When You See It? Take a Look at Our $20.00 SUITINGS TH'RE IT. We make good Trousers from $3.00 up. DEUTSCH TAILORING CO. No connection with any other house. 41 S. ILLINOIS STREET. REMOVAL SALE! Choice line of FALL HATS. MILLENEH Y Etc. Children's Hats a Specialty. sele nch nst lot ers pec Spee COTTON BLOSSOM, This buggy is one of the GREATEST encom- man get her into one of these buggies behind a just as well go way, way, back and play check WESTERN CARP 709 South 4th St Let Us ENTERTAIN WITH A FINE PI A MAN TO OPER Costs You Very Little. Jewelry and Musical Instruments, We Manufacture We Sell We offer Special Bargains this month. See Our Used UPRIGHT PIANO BUY FROM THE MANUFACTUR D. H. BALDW The F'oreman Shoe Co. We have your Shoes. Please call and see them. A first-class stock of Shoes and Rubbers always on hand. Fit Guaranteed. 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 1, 2, or 1 inch. And body 20, 22, or 24 inches wide. Dushion and back in any color leather or cloth, and everything complete with anti-ratters, shatt, etc. readers of this paper, steel tires special price to readers of this paper, $57.28 Special price to readers of this paper, subscriptions $71.25