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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 INTERNATIONAL A Public Library 10 ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE BIRMINGHAM HORROR More than Eighty Persons Killed in the Disastrous Church Stampede, and as Many More Injured. GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION BY AN EYE WITNESS Between One and Two Thousand Persons Rushed for the Exit and Scores were Trampled to Death—Bodies Piled in a Heap and Those Beneath the Mass Suffocated—Cry of "Fight" Mistaken for "Fire." VOLUME XV. NUMBER 39. THE BIRMINGH More than Eighty Persons Killed Stampede, and as GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION Between One and Two Thousand Persons Trampled to Death—Bodies Piled Mass Suffocated—Cry of "I Mr. Washington had sounded the key note of life. How to live high and holy lives—holding out to every Negro the royal pathway to happiness, usefulness and success when death spread its banquet. Everything savored of life, when death's dark shadow fell like a cloud over the gay, light scene, reminding one and all that in the midst of life we are in death. In the afternoon Prof. W. H. Councilll had already electrified the immense throng by one of the most masterly efforts I ever heard from an off-hand impromptu speaker. We all knew that Washington was to speak at 7 o'clock, and were wondering what he would find to say to equal or even hold his own with the splendid address of Prof. Councilll's. Long before 7 o'clock the great church was crowded in every pew, in every alse, in every window, in every gallery, on every stairway, platform, front and rear, thronged with its human cargo until not a foot of standing room was available, and fully three thousand on the outside were surging the door and front of the church. Multitudes left, counting themselves unfortunate not to gain admission, nor even hearing distance of the great speaker of the evening. I heard people mutter "if I could only see him," as they turned hopelessly away, little knowing the providence and mercy of God in their disappointment. While on the inside the heat and suffocation was like the hot breath that flares up from a furnace door—some were leaving reluctantly because the heat was so intense they had to forego the luxury of hearing Mr. Washington for health's and comfort's sake. Over this sea of mortal faces the clear, soft light from five large chandeliers shone, sending its golden gleams, if anxious to chase away all suspicion of the lurking shadow of death that lurked behind its fitful flittings, waiting the dreadful hour to spring upon its mortal prey. The hour had arrived and every rustle and sound that stirred the crowd was thought to be the approach of Mr. Washington. The crowd soon grew nervous and began to call for speakers to entertain until the star of the evening arrived. So, like thunder from thousands of throats, they began calling and cheering their favorite speaker until one after another had spoken in their turn, making flashes of wit and flights of oratory, tilting and jesting. When, in a flash, the vast throng was on its feet cheering and waving handkerchiefs, wild with enthusiasm, which was the signal that Mr. Washington was in the house. When he ascended the platform 5,000 people were afoot, the floors sent up, the galleries hurled back one deafening, mingled echo of applause that sounded to one like the bass voice of Niagara. When the cheering had subsided Mr. Washington proceeded in his usual manner to address himself to his task of the evening. He was at his best, and the entire effort from start to finish was a succession of surprises. Some of us who had heard him frequently and felt that he would take the beaten trend of thought and story telling, to recite his industrial hobby, felt that we could afford to yield our places and room for others who had never had the pleasure of hearing him. But we soon found that on the platform he was like a master that sits to play home, sweet home, beneath the place and grace of whose --- touch we are charmed and delighted by the variations though we know the air. At each strain is a flood of music like a revelation. Orphens Lyre. For about one hour and a half the enthusiasm was at flood and the orator seemed to chain our ears to his lips with links of gold. All was merry as marriage bells. The strong and impassionate appeal for the higher life which formed the conclusion to Mr. Washington's splendid address was still echoing through the great church when death's dark shade settled like a cloud and consternation and terror seized upon the entire audience. The catastrophe began like this: In the surging and swaying and jostling of the crowd upon the platform some one trod upon the foot of Lawyer Ballon of Baltimore. An altercation of words ensued, in which Ballon, to play the bully, made a feint of drawing his gun, whereupon the women began to scream. One screaming "fight," "fight," which was mistook for the word "fire, fire, fire." The cry was caught up by another and then another until the frightened crowd shouted the shrill death note along the great hall, the galleries and rear caught up the cry. Women screaming, children crying, men running like a stampede of mad buffaloes upon a prairie. I had immediately retired from the platform upon the conclusion of Mr. Washington's address, and was half way down the rear steps when I neared the mad cry of "fire" and a thundering and clattering of feet above my head, which sounded like the galleries were coming down. I rushed down and out through the vestry, ran to a rear window of the vestry to look for the fire. I could see no fire, but, by the awful roar and piercing shrieks of the women, I thought surely the walls were collapsing. I rushed to a front basement window and leaped out a half a story to the ground, ran around to the front of the church and tried to discover the fire; saw no sign of flame or smoke, but such a sight as bursted upon my bewildering gaze frenzied me for a moment. Men and women were rushing down a ten foot flight of stairs with utterly no regard for distance nor for their fellow man, falling pell mell over one another, screaming, rolling, shouting and crying. The main exit from the church leads down a narrow inclined causeway of brick through the church tower from twelve to fourteen feet wide and terminates at a large landing or platform about twenty feet square and ten feet above the ground. This platform was covered top and sides with those who were gathered on the outside of the church. The throng that poured through this narrow causeway swept on like a human flood, bearing down all before its mad sweep; people literally rolled down the ten foot flight of steps, one tumbled mass of humanity. Very soon the brick causeway became congealed with fully 300 people wedged in this throat of death. Still from the rear 2,000 were surging for the door. Those at the bottom of the causeway had fallen upon their faces on the landing—those behind fell upon their fellows. Women, children and men were wedged twenty deep upon each other. None could move back the crowd that was pushing with frenzy. None could go forward—the door way was choked and limb and body were pinned by human pillars so that none could extricate him. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1902. A FRONT VIEW OF SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH. BIRMINGHAM. ALA. self from the awful death trap I fan to a side door, laid down my coat and umbrella and shouted to Rev. Taliafeir of Philadelphia, "My God, Taliafeir," (I said) 300 men, women and children are stamped in a death lock in that doorway, and if we don't do something they will die." "What can we do?" he excitedly shouted. "Follow me," I replied, and help me to clear away the platform, then those behind can creep out in time as the front layer is removed." We rushed up the side of the steps and began pushing back the crowd that was gathering out of curiosity and excitement. I next saw my friend, Dr. Cole, of St. Louis. I said "Cole, you are a strong man, help me to clear this platform." We mounted the top, but could succeed only in part for the crowd was beyond control. We grasped those who were pinned to the floor on their faces, and tried to pull them out—groaning, bleeding and dying—such groans and cries I never heard. "Please pull me out," said one strong, stalwart-looking man. "Please pull me out," "I am dying." I grasped him by the shoulder and one policeman and a fireman, who had arrived by this time, took hold of him with me; we set back with one united swing, but could not move him for his limbs were wedged by those beneath and on top of him as firm as stocks. We had to give him up, dying and pleading with us—"please pull me in two, pull a part of me out; oh, my FRONT VIEW OF SHILOH BAPTI God, I am dying!" By this time many were at work helping to extricate those at the bottom. This was slow work and attended by very meagre results. I soon saw that all would die before we could deliver a dozen in this way. I then said to the police, can't you do something to relieve this people. He replied, "Yes; I will turn a hose on them and scatter this crowd front an rear." I replied, no, don't do that, it would only increase the excitement and the result would be greater loss of life. I said, get your other men, go upstairs and clear the crowd away from the rear. Then I looked up and saw that others had caught the idea and were at work trying to disentangle the death lock from the rear. Among those whom I saw at work were Revs. Bacote, of Kansas, City and Miller whom, I think, deserve honorable mention for their good service. I forced my way up a side stairway and joined the relief corp in lifting the dead and dying from their graves of suffocation. Fully 200 crushed, dead and seriously injured were carried out of a side way to the open air. Mr. Washington had left and knew nothing of the fatal results of the stampede until he reached Dr. Masons, at whose residence he was stopping. Some of the men who should have been foremost in ```markdown ``` conducting the relief, kept at a great distance from any actual service except to cry "quiet" to the frantic crowd. In such a case as that, he is greatest who serves best. I saw the pastor in the death trap helping to rescue. Fully 80 dead were borne away by strong arms and bleeding hearts and thrice 80 lay bleeding or dying by suffocarion. One woman's breast had been torn away in her frantic struggle to extricate herself from the awful jam. Some were begging to die so intense was their misery. By this time bells were ringing, police, fire department and the city ambulance were arriving and the people madly rushing to and fro crying and screaming for their mothers, brothers or sisters whom they knew were somewhere in the awful press. All this mingling with the din and clatter of the wheels and hoofs, sobs and shouts was a panorama of shadows never to be forgotten. Some with candles in their hand were stepping tenderly from dead to dead, sobbing and calling them aloud by name—but from their mute lips no reply came except a dying groan and gasp. Some bending upon their knees lifted the lifeless body of parent or child in their arms and sobbed bitterly. The weeping of Rachel for her children could not surpass in pathos the awful wall that went up that night from weak women strong men and helpless children. By this time fully 20,000 people were on the scene—every one who ST CHURCH, BIRMINGHAM, ALA. had a friend or relative at the church was rushing to the scene. I saw some actually collapse and aloud cry for joy when they found the friend whom they feared might have been among the victims. I recovered my coat which a friend was holding, and dripping wet with prespiration and my clothing covered with the froth and saliva of the dead and dying, I turned slowly from the sickening scene and walked three squares away to quiet my nerves and collect my senses. But no spot was exempt from a bitter reminder of the awful catastrophe. it seemed like every fifth house was a house of mourning. Women paced the streets crying to the top of their voices; little groups gathering at the cottage door where some dead friend or relative had been borne. The community had caught up the panic and everybody was on the street either trying to tell or to learn how it happened. Mad threatenings and imprecations were being heaped upon the head of Ballon—whispers of what ought to be done. By mid-night all of the dead and injured had been removed except some few who had crawled beyond the church upon a vacant lot, bruised and mangled, to die alone. Some were taken to the undertakers, some to the hospitals and some to their own homes to be cared for by friends. At 9 a. m. I --- went to quarters to rest, while many hung about the church throughout the entire night. I was stopping at Dr. Mason's, by whom a reception had been provided for Prof. Booker T. Washington. A small party of select friends had been served at the immediate close of the speaking—but over this banquet of feast fell the sombre shadows of death, and the seats were unoccupied and the splendid menu prepared by the generosity of Dr. Mason, left untasted by most all of those invited to the reception. The next morning delegates and citizens were hurrying from house to house inquiring after their respective delegation to ascertain who were not killed. The convention was in a panic. No one seemed to want to enter the church; they stood in small groups about the scene discussing the accident. Everybody was talking of home; hasty greetings were exchanged while a living stream of grip satchels, overcoats and other necessities such as Baptist preachers carry, were lining the sidewalks from the church to the depot. The convention, by a consensus of opinion, had adjourned itself out of respect to the dead and bereaved. I took a noon train and left for this point. One of our Ohio delegates, a Miss Pennington, was seriously hurt. Dr. Anderson, of Evansville, Ind., was saved from death by a hair's breadth. None of the Indiana delegates were hurt, but the stampede had swept Dr. Anderson off his feet and was bearing him to the awful causeway of congestion and death, when with a super-human effort he grasped the doorfacing and threw himself up against the wall, thus narrowly escaping. REV. H. H. HARRIS. Cincinnati. O. The Bishop a Visitor. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—Bishop G. W. Clinton, D. D., of the A. M. E. Zion church, spent last Thursday in the city visiting Rev. M. F. Fulford on business. He preached an able sermon Thursday night at the Auditorium to a large and intelligent audience. Bishop Clinton seems to be very much elated over the progress of the A. M. E. Zion church of this city under the able pastorate of Rev. M. F. Fulford. W. H. King, (Billy King), proprietor of the Manila hotel, has been quite ill during the past two weeks, but is improving. Eugene Page left last week for Boston, Mass., to study law in a prominent law school. Rev. Jackson, Deloney and Lewis left last week for Birmingham, Ala., to attend the Baptist National convention, which convened in that place. Dr. C. M. Wade is enjoying a large practice at the St. Pythias sanitarium. Go to Redmond & Wray for first class groceries at reasonable prices, at 14 Melvern avenue. As this is the dull season of the year the headwaiters are separating the chaff from the wheat. So you "good time" waiters had better look out and save a few dimes. Memorial Resolutions Covington, Ky., Special.—The Lynn Street Literary department of the Epworth League meets Monday night of each week, and renders appropriate programs before large audiences. At the last meeting it adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Literary department of the Epworth League of the C. M.E. church of Covington, join heartily in the life of the community and promote the life and death of that matchleader orator, profound statesman and christian gentleman, William McKinley. Richard Taylor returned from Millersburg last week. Mrs. Fannie Whaley, of Washington, is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Elizabeth Warner, of Washington, Ky., is the guest of Miss Amanda White, in E. Ninth street. Lark Larry died very suddenly at his home in W. Eleventh street. He was buried in Lexington, Ky. To Erect New School Building. Mineola, Tex., Special.—The colored people are raising money by subscription to buy land on which to erect a school house. The old building is not in a desirable place. We have succeeded in raising about $30. The building will be erected by the school board. Hands are needed to work on the dump at $1.25 and $1.50 per day. Cotton picking pays 50c and 55c per hundred. When in need of school supplies, call at S. W. Hart's drug store. See Sandy Anderson and get a copy of The Freeman every Saturday. RACE HANDICAPPED! BY YOUTHFUL IGNORANCE AND A DESIRE FOR FINE CLOTHES. NEGROES WITH ADVANCED IDEAS! Is What is Needed to Give the Race a Standing in this Commercial Age—Afro-American Industrial Company Organized for Race Promotion. Dallas, Tex., Special.—We note that many opportunities of our boys and girls are handicapped by ignorance and a desire to dress fine. Every parent should see that their children go to school and learn to work at home, and be content with common clothes. By so doing they will make men and women of advanced ideas, which will lessen crime of all kinds in the ranks of the race. Must Houst, the black Ward Mc. Allister, is making good at the Oriental hotel. White William Humphrey and Head Waiter Roberts are giving the boys good advice on money saving and business methods, Lynch Tom and William Brockman are making new dates weekly. Messrs. Walker & Ford serve free lunch at their elegant bar daily. We are pained to chronicle the sad demise of Sir Knight S. O. Briscoe, who departed this life last Sunday night at his home, 155 Polk street, after an illness of several months. He leaves a widow to mourn his departure. Willie Alexander and Mrs. Mollie Parker died on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. The recital of the pupils of Mrs. H. D. J. Hamilton at the Congregational church, drew a large audience, and a neat sum was realized. The man of mystery appeared at the St. George hotel, and the ghost walked with the boys, Miss M. C. Roberts, of Waco, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. Gowery, in Ariz. is here on a visit to her many friends. A. L. Collins, the well known restaurant and cafe man, has associated himself with Jack Bagsby, corner Pacific and Swiss avenue, and you are invited to call on them. The police force is newly uniformed and present a neat appearance. W. L. Balay, general manager of the AfroAmerican Industrial company, with headquarters at Texarkana, Ark., was circulating prospective pamphlets in the city last week. The object of this company is to colonize, buy tracts of land, cheap the price of a home to its members, concentrate capital and open up new fields of industry. We hope to soon learn that the company has secured the full amount of capital desired, and that its business will be properly conducted to the success to all concerned. The officers have begun to make it warm here for crooks. We hope they will continue in the good work. We have posted in our office at 105 Central avenue, a statement of facts from the People's Understanding establishment of their one year's business and we appeal to the fair minded people to call and examine it. Alexander Fletcher, of Ft. Worth, is here attending the fair. All visitors to the city are invited to call at the office of The Freeman and subscribe for the leading race paper in the world. Boots, the wonder, at Griff's has made good the head chair, Miss Georgia Hall, the kindergarten teacher, has 33 pupil enrolled in her school at St. Paul M. E. church. The enrollment is increasing daily. Mrs. J. H. Anderson is at home after visiting relatives several weeks in Clarksville. Out of the 250 Texas delegates to the Birmingham convention, only one was killed. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. Get your liquors, cigars and cool beer at the Klondyke bar, commerce street. Connie Moore is presiding over the Cup club with great dignity to that body and honor to himself. He requests the assistance of its members and a full attendance at all times. Ed. Gregory, the ex champion polisher in Sniff's place, made a brief trip to Fort Worth recently. Elihu Winn is all smiles—it's a girl. Wm. Winton can't get to the shop these days, owing to the new arrival at his home. Jesse Moore, the candy man, is making choice candies and is giving employment to several boys, M. D. Duncan, the tailor, is an admirer of The Freeman. Call on Bob, at 566 Main street, for a cool glass of beer, choice wines and liquors. Furnished rooms for rent at 183 Jefferson street, Mrs. Laura Ross proprietress. Three carriages for sale. See Henry Starks, on Fairmount street. Send us your subscription. $1.50. 235-237 INDIANA AVENUE Both Phones 1671. Send $1.50 for ayear s subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, IVERSITY, AVERY COLLEGE ALLEG Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacutic Colleges. Thirty-fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College $70. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to Uniform Tailoring 8th St, ST. 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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--College including classical scientific and literary courses Theological; Normal; Music; Industrial, including Agriculture, carpentering, Printing, Sewing and Electrical work. Young women's dormitory; Young men's dormitory; Girls' home All buildings steam heated and electric lighted. Total expense for year including boarding heat, light, furnished room and tuition only $8$. Location *ost healthful*. Next term begins September 30. For Catalogue and full information, address N.A. President, Nashville, Tenn. RIPANS For twenty years I had been a sufferer from bronchial troubles accompanied with a hacking cough, I at times suffered from extreme nervous 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. AT DRUGGISTS The five-cent packet is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle, sixty cents, contains a supply for a year. 801 R Street, Northwest. Washington, D. C. New Phone 2066 Res.: 507 Hiawatha St. Nathan T. Ward Appearance Bonds and Collections with E. Octavus Mack and J. E. Benjamin, Lawyers, Room 2 Wilson Block, 12½ N. Dela- ware Street. With J. H. Lott, Lawyer, Room 43 Baldwin Block. Subscribe for The Freeman. AVERY COLLEGE TRADES 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 Plano 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, Alleghegy, Pa. Principal. Tailoring Company ST. LOUIS, MO D MAKERS OF— ORMS ESCSRIPTION and Equipments 117 N. 8th St.. St. Louis, Mo. UNIVERSITY APOLIS, IND. University of Indiana" will open September Theological, Musical and Dressmaking THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Res.: 507 Hiawatha St. Man T. Ward Bonds and Collections Mack and J. E. Benjamin, Wilson Block, 12½ N. Dela- t, Lawyer, Room 43 Baldwin RACE CLEANINGS THE GRAND FOUND UNITED ORD Is the leading colored Fraternal Society, 1881 by William H. Browne and cha- Virginia with headquarters at Richh, and consists of all persons of good h bership of 60,000 is divided into Fou to $2.50 per week and pays death be B Total benefits paid to date: Sick Gantemala has an American Negro millionaire in the person of John Knight formerly a slave in Alabama. Geo. W. Murray, formally Congress man from South Carolina, owns 9,000 acres in his state. Mr. Henry Clay Bruce, brother of the late Register of the Treasury B. K. Bruce died in Washington and was buried on last Wednesday. A rather queer case in North Carolina came up in Raleigh last week when Frank Abrams, a white man, was accused of stealing corn from William Russell, a well te do colored farmer. He was sent to jail in default of a bond for $50. A colored woman employed as stenographer and critic in the office of the New York World, receives a salary of $1400 a year. The Masonics of Washington, D.C., have erected a beautiful and spacious home, which is a credit to the race. It has all modern improvements. The main auditorium will accommodate 1000 guests. It has a beautiful cafe dining room, which will seat 200 people. The location is one of the finest in the district and centrally located. Clifford Brown, a young colored Missourian, is a noted machinist. He has been for years with Fairbanks & Morse Standard Scale Company, and has achieved such an excellent reputation for skill that he is now accounted an expert and is now frequently employed the largest business houses. There is a movement on foot among the colored capitalists of Jacksonville, Fla., to equip and operate a street car line. Hon. W. J. Oglesby of Oakland, Cal., died a few Weeks ago. He was the first colored man admitted to the bar in the state of California and had the reputation of being one of the best criminal lawyers in that state. Paul Lawrence Dnbar is himself again after a serious illness of several months' duration. He gave a recital of his work in Chicago, Aug. 26, and received an ovation upon his appearance for the initial number. C. J. Lewis of Troop M, Tenth Cavalry, thinks the army is a good place for the colored man to learn discipline, regular habits and save money, and affords an opportunity to study on the side. He speaks well of Santiago as an outlet for American Negro talent. He joins his troop at Fort Robinson, Neb. Mrs. J. K. Weeks of Tampa, Fla., is the only colored woman jeweler and watchmaker in the United States. No better evidences of the progress of the race can be found than that of J. G. Groves, a Negro, who started with 75 cents and is now worth $190,000, owning city property and some of the finest farms in Kansas. He lives in Edwardsville, in the state of Kansas. He is a confident believer in the future of his race and in the result of earnest and well directed labor. The Negroes of New Orleans, La., are preparing to fight the jim-crow street car law which goes into effect Oct. 15. They will first go to the courts to test its validity, and also rise $25,000 to establish and operate a line of vehicles to be controlled entirely by Negroes for the accommodation of Negro travel in that city. Let the Negroes all pull together and make this law an inglorious failure like the Negroes did in Montgomery, Ala. There will be a farmers' convention at Lincoln Institute on Wednesday, November 1, for the purpose of encouraging farming among the Negroes of Missouri and adjoining states, and of putting them in touch with the agricultural department recently established at Lincoln Institute. All farmers and friends of education are invited to be present. For further information, write to President B. F. Allen, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Moberly Happenings Mobberly Happenings. Mobberly, Mo. Special—School opened Monday morning, the 15th, with a large attendance. The teachers are Prof. H. C. Vaughn, room 4; Prof. J. H. Coleman, room 3; Mrs. A. B. Brooks, room 2; Miss Bessie V. Tymony, room 1. Mrs. Bessie Henderson of St. Louis, Mo., was the guest of her father, Mr. George Tolbert, on Sunday, the 14th Mrs. Amanda Tymony, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. L. B. McCampbell, and her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Barton, in Kansas City, Mo., returned home Monday night, the 15th. Miss Carrie Harney has returned from DesMoines, Iowa. Mrs T. B. Burris and children of Macon were guests of Mrs. John Burns on Saturday, the 18th. Prof. A. B. Bolden on Friday, the 12th, to open his school near St. Joe. Miss Sarah F. Fort opened her school at Woodlawn on Monday, the 15th. Mr. Lewis Gilman and Miss Eva Christopher are on the sick list. Mrs. Charlotte Craig arrived on Sunday, the 15th, from Middle Grove to attend the bedside of her son, Lewis Gilman. Mrs. Modest M. Lewis of Kansas City spent Sunday in our city. Misses Beulah Tolbert and Vertie Lee Vaughn left on Sunday, the 14th, for an indefinite stay in St. Louis. Success to The Freeman. General Topics. Clarksville, Tenn., Special. Mrs. Susie Smith, Ellen Dunlap, Hattie Chrisel and Mrs. Emma Tompkins have a beautiful reception at the residence of Mrs. L. W. Cross 9th inst. in honor of Mrs Katie Clay and Nannie Strong, of Nastville, Tenn. and Iowa respectively. Dalnity refreshments were served. All had a jolla time. Wesley Chaple A. M. E. church, will lay its corner stone Sunday Oct. 5. Elaborate exercises and the addresses of Bishops Lane and Phillips who are specially invited personages will be the day's crowning features, in memoriam of the day when the former church was destroyed by fire. Rev. J. W. Luckett, of Hopkinsville Ky. will address the masses at Wesley chapel Sept. 22. Miss Bessie Barbany left for Lane college, Sunday Sept. 14. V. S. Dabney an esteemed young man of this city has taken leave for Indianapolis where he will remain indefinitely. M. C. Dunbar and W. H. Terry have opened a first-class grocery in Buck's building. Wm Diggs and Max Stamps well known tonsorial artists have opened a first-class barber shop on Strawberry street. The Negro Index, the colored journal oe this city has reappeared in new form after a brief suspension. Queen of Sheba, that entrancing Biblical plav was given at Wesley Chapel Sept. 18. The Freeman, as admitted by all Negr newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? READ THE BIBLE intelligently WHAT the Scriptures say about HELL. Price 50 cents. The J. W. Davis Co. Box 76, Palmyra, Ia. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE In the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1881 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sisk benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.15 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID. Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.25 SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not attending fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and June are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits raise mountain may be organized in any locality on application to theaster, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. During training of the young and their development in thrift there has been formed a Children's Department known as Children not less than three nor more than fourteen yupon the payment of $1.00 each. This department seek benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week and $1.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. To leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount the payment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the members of this degree are devided into Circles and pay out the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in townships and a semi-urban district and a monthly and July of each year. Sick leave pay is $150 to $250 per week, while death benefit range from $125.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rew. 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 $24.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Mountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 $ 2 75 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 30 to 25 $ 3 00 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 38 to 40 $ 3 25 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 5 70 $ 1 43 40 to 45 $ 3 50 $ 140 00 $ 70 00 $ 5 79 $ 1 43 40 to 50 $ 3 75 $ 115 00 $ 58 00 $ 6 65 $ 1 66 50 to 55 $ 4 00 $ 90 00 $ 45 00 $ 6 65 $ 1 66 55 to 60 $ 4 25 $ 65 00 $ 83 00 $ 7 60 $ 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 65 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 65 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 80 1 90 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 $ 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 80 to 85 $ 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 85 to 40 $ 7 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 60 40 to 45 $ 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 60 45 to 50 $ 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 12 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization we valia of the organization is simple and its cost within the ents to $350 the same is made by the organization in wh 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 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $350 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a chair of Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from the steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a acre. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited to the business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $50,858,800, associated amounts to $6,100,141.47. During the financial period the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Ri cash on all checks presented while the majority of our clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is L. Richmond, Ma., 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 of $100,000.00. The Savings Bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $500,858.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panle 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, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT State Department has charge of all the real property listed in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent building hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 14 employees under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertsney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Johnson 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, management establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a mothblood, by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars' accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mark. It is for operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; a store men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first week. The other stores have been established time and be General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $225,221 65, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It earned a force of sixteen men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did annually prosperous. The General Manager of the stores is Mr. R. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading riot price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The c-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and Issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting card to a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class and degree is offered. The office is located at office 609 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1833, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formatics' Homes for the benefit of the old and despaired men the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634 richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased escapee and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and I Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the tuth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Riichrict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for the benefit of the whole mass, the cooperation of fully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chief offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRE 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. our Advertisers of this paper and nat In September 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Home for the benefit of the old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6343 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 resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W. L. TAYLOR, C. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, C. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. THE WAITER THE WAITER PREDICAMENT. A Phenomenal Response to J. O. Hurst's Article on "Passing Of Colored Waiters" by an Advancing and Intellectual Sidewaiter. In the August number of your paper appeared an article from the pen of J. O. Hurst on the "Passing Of Colored Walters" Mr. Hurst calls attention to the deplorable fact that the colored waiter in New York is a 'thing of the past.' "Why this is so," says Mr. Hurst, "is not easy to answer." If the colored waiter gave poor service, was disrespectful, never cheerful and pleasant, then the reason would be obvious at a glance, but when we consider that the colored waiter gave good service, was always respectful, obliging, always cheerful and pleasant the problem becomes one of vital concern. To most of us who belong to the colored race there is but one answer to the solution of the problem, to-wit: "That old-time American prejudice against the Negro." From those who think thus I beg leave to differ. I think the true reason is to be found in the shiftless disposition of the colored wait- BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, and everything, impossion. Can be nominated for the sake of Business and Marriage a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living remembrances. Removes all troubles and estrangement that may arise in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remembrance will not, for any price, flatter you yet may rest, for you to be consoling in your bosom. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, adoption, future companion. She is very accessible to friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, lawsuits, wells, divorce and speculation is valuable good bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past, present and future—in a DEAD TRANSFER, has the time and money to mediums you ever meet in tests she tells you about, and loves to marry, the names of all your family, their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your young man and are to have one, the name of the young man and are to have one, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you or will have—whether you are married or not, how many presents you sweetheart be to true to you and to present you sweetheart if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you have, and his name, business and date of marriage ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in all of your letters. DEAD trance. Mothers should know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweetheart,ended husbands. Do not keep company, or go into business until you know all, do not, or only religious sorrows prevent your consulting. name is the only one in the world who can stand the FULL NAME of your future husband, you can stand the FULL NAME of your future wife, you can stand the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there are some truth to be gained from consulting a therapist, but such beliefs are contrary to the truth. It is important that such a conclusion can be reached that not everyone who places himself or herself in a Medium that can stand a feet of what is claimed. And a person of any enquiry might be persuaded that these advisers do not take the trouble to study human nature. They do not spend their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the prerogatory and kindred branches that will have tendency to make the pathway to the road of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER er himself. The colored waiter is nomadic, he spends his winter on the coast of Florida and his summer at Newport, Lenox, Barharbor and various other resorts. Hotel proprietors as well as other employers prefer help who remain with them the year round to those who fill in for two or three months, hence are off to the mountains or the seashore. By giving up his situation twice a year he gave his white brother a chance to get in, and when the white brother got in he knew how to stay. No summer or winter resort for him. Whatever may be said of New York to the contrary the colored waiters of Boston are a "thing of the present." He is employed at such hotels as Young's, Vendome, Brunswick, Cecil, Savoy, Castle Square, etc. He has learned, years ago, that the "rolling stone gathers no moss." He knows how to adhere to his job, and he is appreciated. The colored waiters are becoming less shortless as he becomes more intelligent, and it is only a matter of time when he will regain his lost titles. LITTLETON D. POPE. Walter Capely Square, Boston. TUCKER'S APPROVAL. I acquiesce in the writer's opinion. It is an adinfinitum lane that has no end. When we consider and become more systematized, and learn to adhere to our profitable annual position, learning the value of our job and a dollar figuratively, we will be adhering to an exceptionally available discipline, which will demonstrate a rapid future progress in our predicaments. Hence the fraternity will be apprised by our general actions as to what we are capable of doing and just how much a competent colored waiter amounts to adinterim we will adduce proof of our competition. W. E. T. Among the kitchen crew of the new Battle House is Sam Hoges, formerly chef of the Oglethorpe, Bionwich, Ga., and New Benville, Mobile, Ala., who has succeeded the whitechef of the new Battle House. His crew is as follows: Sam Hoges, chef; D. W. Rice, second; A. J. Brown, broiler; Ed Hackwerth, third; Luke Jackson, pantryman; Steven Mare, foreman. Waiters will be in great demand in Mobile this winter as the boys have scattered. At present there is only two good waiters idle. Clord Matthews, headwaiter of the Benville, who has been headwaiter this summer at the Mexican Gulf hotel at Pass Chistange, Miss., has returned home to take charge of the Benville this winter. There was a hot time in Birmingham, Ala., Tuesday, the 16th, at the State Republican Convention on account of the majority of the Negroes in the State have been disfranchised. The Lilly White Republicans have declared war on the office holders of the State who never show their hands only when it comes time to call a State or National Convention. The Colored Men's Suffrage Association that was organized in Montgomery, Ala., on the 14th of last August, is making a great effort to raise $50,900 to contest the suffrage clause of the Federal Constitution. Its officers and executive committee have called a mass meeting in Mobile, to meet at Emanuel A. M. E. church on the 23d inst., to form a local organization. Hon. G. W. Lovejoy, vice-president; J. S Davis, executive committeeman from first congressional district. Rev. W. H. Davenport and Rev. R. A. Marrisle, Zilton masses, have just returned home from the Zion Council held in Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Allen are attending the Letter Carriers' Association in Denver, Col. Among the many entertainments given this summer was that of Miss Senie Davis on the 12th. There were a jolly crowd of young people present and all had a nice time. Ice cream, champagne, punch, cake and mixed candy were the refreshments. Music by orchestra. The cry in Mobile now is "Davis, where is The Freeman?" Here it is; pay for it. J. S. DAVIS. Editor Freeman—Please give us a puff in your Walter Department as we read your noted paper every week, and learn how our hotel waiters are getting along. The Southern Hotel has been released by Mr. W. H. Millspaugh for the next six years. He still has M J. Durden standing at the helm as head-waiter, Charles M. Dockry, second waiter, G. W. Hall, captain with Ed Barker, Wash Plumy, G. W. Moore, Johnnie Mayo, James Borden, Will Gibbs, Alex Young and James Huston as side waiters. With this crew the Southern is bound to move forward. CHARLES M. DOCKRY, Second Walter. From the Cream City. A neat little sum was raised by subscription among the employees of the Furnished Rooms for Men Only Billard Rooms in Connection Everything Strictly First Class GEO, W. HOLT, Proprietor SAINT LOUIS, MO Plankinton house, Milwaukee, Wis., for the benefit of the pastor of the A. M. E. church last week. We are preparing for the reception of President Roosevelt, who is expected to be in our city on the 24th inst. Both churches were well attended last Sunday. It seems a hard matter for some of the members of the Head and Second Walters Association to understand that at the last convention at Buffalo the benefit clause was abolished and the association is not a benefit association, but simply the Head and Second Walters' National Association. We are of the opinion, however, that when the benefit clause was abolished the goose that laid the golden egg was killed. John B. Golns, author of "The American Colored Waiter," and formerly headwaiter at the Louisville hotel, Louisville, Ky., and late of the Leland hotel cafe, is now headwaiter at the great West Baden hotel, West Baden, Ind. Jacob L. Cook, a well-known waiter in Chicago, contemplates spending the winter in Texas. Good idea, Mr. Cook, coal will be awfully high this winter. R. E Bradley, headwaiter at the Menger hotel San Antonio, Tex., spent his summer vacation in Colorado Springs, Col. Samuel Block, formerly headwaiter at the Aberdeen hotel, St. Paul, is now headwaiter at the Merchants, that city. The Hotel Richmond, Washington, D. C., will reopen in October and Mr. W. T. Naylor will again be headwaiter. H. A. Barton is second waiter for J. B. Goins at West Baden, Ind. Take One Every Hour. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. 000 Don't laugh at your fellow-man's downfall, because you may fall too, some day, and then it will not seem so funny. 000 Vote for such candidates as has been and will be a friend of the race regardless of party. It must to have been a bitter pill for Joel Chandler Harris when his two sons who are city and managing editors of the Atlanta Constitution, fell over each other in praise of the delegates to the Negro Young Peoples' Congress, which met in that city recently. How different the comment of that paper would have been if Joel Chandler Harris had of been editor and the congress had of met along about the time Mr. Harris wrote his greatest book, "Uncle Remus." In the words of Bro. Jasper, "de sun do move." 000 If some of our young M. D.'s would devote more time to the studying of therapeutics, the profession as well as suffering humanity would be benefited. 000 At the late state primary election in South Carolina Tillman and Tillmanism received a black eye. Commenting upon the same one of the leading dailies of the South says: The Tillman influence in South Carolina is evidently waning, if the recent Democratic primaries are not misleading. In these primaries the Tillman who was a candidate for governor ran fourth in the race and the candidates who were recognized as having the Tillman backing were uniformly defeated. Let us hope that in all this there is a healthy indication of improvement in South Carolina politics and that the reign of the Tillmans is nearing the end. 000 The death rate of Russia is higher than any other country, and the average life of its inhabitants is only 29 years. Love ye one another, and especially those of your own race. 000 The doctor would prescribe absolute rest and plenty of out-door exercise for Rev. J. A. Jones, of Pulaski, Tenn. 000 The high death rate of the colored people in the Southern cities is due to the fact that a large number lives in dilapidated houses and unhealthy districts, caused by not observing the laws of hygiene. A little more time and money spent along the line above, and less time and money spent on excursions would remedy 75 per cent. Furnished Rooms for Men Only Everything Stri Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. GEO. W. HOL SAINT LO The lily whites have captured North and South Carolina, Alabama and Texas, and thus the colored voters are being annihilated by two dangerous foes in the South. 000 In taking a seat at The Freeman's round table, "the Doctor" greets the members of the staff and rises to remark that it is well to be here. The Doctor will carefully examine all the topics of the day and endeavor to prescribe according to the diagnosis. This will be especially true in regards to the race problem. The importance of a proper diagnosis in such cases is obvious because the prognosis depends on the diagnosis. 000 The intelligence of the colored voters of Illinois is being thoroughly tested and the result of the test will be announced by the returns of the election on the 4th of November. The contest is between the Hon. W. E. Mason and one A. J. Hopkins for the United States Senate. Senator Mason has always been a champion of the colored man's rights as a citizen, even before he went to the Senate and since he has spoken in no unmistakable terms in behalf of the colored citizens. 000 Congressman A. J. Hopkins has always sided with that class of Republicans who insults and ignores the colored politicians 'Unless we forget' it was this same Hopkins, who as chairman of the committee used his official influence to strangle the Crumpacker Bill and thus he has again sided with those who are disfranchising the race. And now Hopkins has the gall to go before the colored voters and ask the suffrage he has endeavored to disfranchise. Yes, truly the intelligence of the Illinois colored voter is being tested. Notes, Personal and General. Notes, Personal and General. Camilla, Ga., Special—David Clayton left for the Tuskegee, Normal and Industrial Institute, Sept. 9. His many friends wish him success Mrs. M. Scott of Coca Fla. has been visiting relatives here for some time. Mrs. Hattie Wright of this city is visiting parents in Ridcock. Miss Ida Monger was in Thomasville a few days this week. Mr. King Brown was married to Miss Carrie Saunders on the 28th last. C. A. Florence has accepted a position with Mr. Davis & Co. The Supreme Circle of Ga., is still paying of all old claims. Rev Chas. H. Payne of Valdosta was the guest of Mr. Sam Wilson last week. Mrs. T. B. Cohens has returned from a long visit to Mautrie. She reports a good time. Prof. Williams is still principal of the high school. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, O. WANTED A few good, reliable, sober waiters. Apply or address, The Freeman Indianapolis Ind. The Greathouse The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. 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This is headquarters and general bureau of information for all matters pertaining to locations and establishment of business enterprises during the Great World's Fair. Every field is open to the energetic and progressive Negro. Persons contemplating investments in saloons, barber business, groceries, restaurants hotels, etc., will profit by consultation with MR. RAY. THE STANDARD Newly refitted with the latest improvements. No saloon in connection. Strictly Pool and Billiard Parlor 1323 Market Street St. Louis, Mc Newly refitted with the latest improved "Boston" and "Edison". Electric Cushns No saloon in connection. Strictly first-class. JEFF Jas. V The Excu 120 Liquors the Purest. Cigars the Best. Get Your Money's Worth at Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars, 1202 Malott Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Old Phone, Brown 447. --- M. H. H. TWENTY-FIRST ST. GO, ILL. BrewingCo's Humbla," Home Brew," "Pale Select," "Malt Extract," and general family use. Try a case and be con- All goods delivered. 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The old literary spirit that was rife a dozen years ago has left us, and books beyond the bare necessity for schools are now an irridescent dream. The book idea has passed out as a short lived fad—fashionable for the time being, then numbered with the things that were. But the pity of it all is, that we have a great deal to say about superior attainments and facilities, yet the very sign of those things are wanting—a literary spirit as can be only evidenced through books. In the South, it is maintained, that there is a different spirit regarding such matters which, if true, must be charged up to the racial situation which seems to be responsible for a good many things—some good, some bad. In the North we do not have the external incentives that are notable in the South where the colored people are practically alone when it comes to education; they rely on themselves totally for higher education. They have their own high schools, academies, colleges and universities; these keep up the literary spirit perforce of circumstances. In the North the colored people have but little planning and thinking to do; they do the absorbing only, and which absorption is not always susceptible to a wringing. They think they have the better of the situations, and they have for they do not have to toll. But what about results? Really the situations should have but very little to do with the literary spirit. A people will know and be judged according as it reads. There can be but little deception in the matter. A bookless people may seem to get on; they may flatter themselves that they do get on, but the knowing ones will not have it that way, and when the test comes there will be a reading of titles. The literary society of the past, perhaps, was not never a true indicator of the intellectual status, but it was the truest indicator of the disposition of the people. The crudeness of years ago should have given away by this time to better things of the kind, but no; we have a downright literary dearth at which no one is alarmed, and all goes as well as marriage bells. It would be quite out of the question to expect all of the people to get "excited" about literaries, but something is wrong if some of them do not become "excited." The people around us are not spasmodic in their attention to this phase of their life, and it appears that in this respect they, as an example, ought to be imitated with the same fidelity noted in other matters that do not stand for near so much. An aristocracy of letters will sound quite as well as an aristocracy of clothes or looks, and will be infinitely of more real value. Those who have limited opportunities for knowing life, manners, good morals aside from the grand lessons of heroism and human philosophy and such like, can do no better thing than read good books—choosing kings and queens for associates, if needs be, if they, as they should, stand for the best among mankind. Unfortunately they have not always stood for the rest, but that is no part of this argument. The expression is figurative and simply means, choose the best of earth for associates—at least for examples. The reader, more or less, follows more intimately the fortunes of the better character in fiction, and as a rule bad men are not dealt with in biography and history, hence good results must come to those who read much. Early lives are nearly as much influenced by books as they are by association. The books of the Dickens order come nearer being the ideal for common people. They eliminate, court life and aristocracy as themes which too often teach lessons not on the program. Show and pageant, the gaudy trappings of the world are too much for the too curious minds; they breed discontent. Sol Smith Russell hits it in his "Poor Relations." He was loved immensely, that is his character, and why? To be THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. contented with an humble lot is the great need of the race; not to disguise it in merry making and frivolities, sorts of social dissipation—but to nobly endure. Good books of the order mentioned will make the common people happier. TO BE OR NOT TO BE ANNEXED. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat thinks there is a movement on foot by a syndicate of capitalists for the annexation of Hayti. It is a pity that the annexation idea should be fostered by anything that bears the semblance of trusts and combines, associations that are growing very unpopular in this country. Politics, it will be admitted, has had much to do in fixing these vast corporations in the public mind as engines of destruction, forces to grind the common people to the earth. Any movement engineered by these money combines will be treated with suspicion and distrust. Hayti has certainly laid herself liable to absorption which would be in the interest of governmental stability on the Western hemisphere. It is to be very much regretted that what is supposed to be the best representative of governments by black men should at this time by political distractions and dissensions present a government of misrule rather than that orderly procedure that characterizes the governments in general of the western continents. Hayti has no right to exist as a free and independent State unless it conforms to the political deportment of the better governments as it concerns the peaceful issues of its administrations, and even though it fails in the progressive spirit that marks the first governments of to day. It is not a beautiful spectacle to have foreign gunboats making invasions, depredations, seizures, demolitions or what not under the nose of the United States. Our government may manifest unconcern and all that, but the little German affair was not at all appetizing. It is safe to say that this country is in no mood to see such actions repeated even if Hayti must disappear from the map. There are those who are urging that the United States annex the island owing to its deplorable social conditions. Cannibalism, savagery and downright heathendom is said to prevail, all of which is somewhat informing. We are not of the opinion that the United States is the trustee of God to bring about the social reformation of the world nor are we delegated the world's moral savengership. If Hayti is annexed it should be for good and sensible, and, moreover, logical reasons and not because it is a site de spiation owing to its productiveness or its favorable situation. Hayti has as much right to be favorably situated as larger governments, and as much right to enjoy the products of its fields. But it has also a right to preserve the peaceful tenor of the Western Hemisphere, and it is this that country is not doing. It should be an example of peace rather than war. It should be a model government inasmuch as it stands for the best capabilities of the Negroes—the repository of their governing possibilities, to which they have intently looked forward for good reports. But it has lamentably failed, not at the meddling hands of disturbers and outer intrigues, but through internecine strife such as becomes the annals of the history of the darker ages. It is this that should be ended if it means annexation. MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED KILLED. Last Saturday morning, Sept. 20th, the civilized world was startled by the horrifying intelligence that at least one hundred people had been killed outright in and about the Shiloh Baptist church of Avenue G and Eighteenth street, Birmingham, Ala. The occasion was the National Baptist Convention, which had wound up its sessions. The members of the convention with friends and visitors to the extent of two thousand souls had gathered to listen to an enjoyable part of the occasion, a speech from Booker T. Washington. The speaker had about finished his speech when an altercation, it is said, took place in the choir, at which some one yelled "they are fighting." The great audience mistook the expression, construing "fighting" to "fire." Then began a scene that beggars description. As one man the vast assemblage of two thousand people rose from their seats and began a wild stampede for the main exit, which was in the rear of the house. In vain did the cooler heads exhort the audience to be quiet. "Quiet" was also mistaken for fire, and gave added impetus to the struggling, retreating congregation that was bent on but one purpose—to flee the place. A congestion of humanity took place at once—a mass of writhing persons, the weaker ones falling and fainting—yea dying, while the stronger ones stamped over their prostrate forms. Pandemonium prevailed. Women, children and men in one tangled mass, yelling, screaming, fighting, struggling for the goal, the main exit of the church. Many of those that reached the door found a veritable death trap. The auditorium is approached by steps from the outside about fifteen feet high, which steps have brick walls on either side, enclosing recesses between the steps and walls. From the tremendous force behind hundreds were thrown from the steps headlong to the pavement below until the recesses became vast pits of the dead and dying. Those escaping death suffered from maimed and distorted limbs and crushed bones. Many were suffocated by the deadly crush that no hand could stay. Determined men aided by the police began at once to relieve the situation. For three hours they toiled with the prostrate forms, bearing them from the fated church, not knowing they be living or dead. The death gulleys at either side of the steps were relieved of its medley of destruction. The night was one vigil—the stoutest hearts will not forget it. The sun of September 20th rose on a gruesome sight in the city of Birmingham, Ala. Scores of individuals that had entered that church on that now memorable night with bounding life now lay swathed in death or broken wounded. The hurrying and scurring of ambulances, dead wagons and hearses struck to the heart of the sered and tender alike. Relatives and friends wrapped in hope and fear made the rounds of the channel houses to learn what fate had meted out to them. Distress and despair were stamped on all faces, and the place took on a funeral gloom. On Sunday, September 21st, was the day of funerals for the city of Birmingham. Nearly two scores of people were interred in the various burial grounds for the colored people. The remaining dead were buried later on, with which one of the greatest catastrophes of modern times passes into history. It is said that those killed in the great catastrophe in Birmingham were of that city. CHL. HARRISON, IF YOU PLEASE Col. Russell B. Harrison has proven too much for Adjutant W. C. Liller of the Spanish-American War Veterans, which body met for reunion in this city this week. On Monday this same Liller was endeavoring to have that body pass resolutions which should have for their purpose the exclusion of Negroes from membership in the organization. Mr. Liller was opposed, as he should have been, and especially by Col. Russell B. Harrison, whose title the adjutant-general found it "convenient" to omit when giving the minutes of a previous meeting. There is no force that can keep Negro soldiers who participated in the late war, if only to the extent of enlisting, from having an organization of Spanish-American War Veterans. The fact that they were enlisted is their only necessary initiation. They may be excluded from this camp or that camp, but they can and ought to organize as the colored men of the G. A. R. and claim their position. The events of war have fixed them. No man nor set of men can change their status. They are Spanish-American War Veterans even should they never respond to the tapping of the drum. Liller and his resolution was an offense even should the import have been to fix the status of the late soldiers as those of the G. A. R., in that it was not necessary to resolve to do so. We are not acquainted with the disposition of the colored men on the question, but we are of the opinion that they prefer camps as they had them in the army—separate and distinct yet a part of the great whole. The general organization certainly does not expect less. Mr. Liller finds himself subject to a court-martial on Tuesday, where he must answer charges of another nature, and which may cut off his official career. President Roosevelt made two of his characteristic speeches in this city during his visit last Tuesday. In addressing the Spanish American War veterans he laid particular stress on the service of the soldiers in the two latter wars, to the country. He is in for the preparedness of the army and navy in equipment, in training. He dwelt upon the unit of those bodies—the individual, insisting that it was also the man behind the gun that counted. The president is a pleasing speaker, devoid of the oratorical flourish and seems to take particular delight in saying things all the time. He utters no meaningless platitudes, but like a careful college professor, seems to feel that time is too precious to be wasted in vainglorious attempts to shine per se. He is Mr. Roosevelt. It is needless to say that the people of this community were previously shocked when they learned that the injury sustained by the President at Pittsfield, Mass., a few weeks ago, compelled him to undergo an operation for the same in this city. The operation which was due to an abcess on his leg, took place at the St. Vincent Hospital of this city. The outcome which was at no time considered dangerous was highly successful, but according to the best medical advice he was forced to cancel all future appointments so that he might have the required rest. Prof. F. B. Allen was nominated by the Republicans of Mound City, Ill. for County Treasurer. Mr. Allen is well known in Indianapolis where he at one time was editor of The Freeman and later on was a teacher in the public schools. He is a useful and valuable man and we hope him the success he so richly deserves. The prosperous times which we enjoy are half of the campaign argument in favor of the Republican party. Everything leads towards Republican success in the State of Indiana this fall. The democrats have no issue at all. MT. OLIVE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Holds 52d Annual Session-A Week's Gleaning of Snipy News. Cairo, Ill., Special.—The 52d annual session of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association convened with the Silome Baptist church, Unionville, Ill., Thursday morning, with Rev. D. Parks, moderator, in the chair. After devotional exercises the moderator declared the session ready for business. The welcome address was delivered by the pastor, Rev. I. W. Winston, of Dequoin, and was responded to by Rev. E. Hall, pastor St. Paul Baptist church, Dequoin. The moderator then delivered his annual address, which was timely and replete with deep thought. He then appointed a committee on enrollment which reported 55 messengers present: 38 churches represented, 2 dropped churches restored to membership and 2 petitions for membership. The report of the committee was received and the moderator appointed a committee on nomination of officers for the ensuing year, which recommended the following: Elder J. H. Knowles, of Calio, moderator; Elder W. P. Washington, of Brookport, vice-moderator; Elder I. W. Washington, Duquoin, clerk, Elder J. B. McCary, Metropolis, recording secretary; Elder J. W. Rawlett, Metropolis, corresponding secretary; Elder F. Robinson, Metropolis, treasurer. The report was received and a motion was offered to adopt the report as read, but was objected to by Elder C. C. Phillips, of Golconda, who spoke earnestly against its adoption, and offered an amendment striking out the name of J. H. Knowles for moderator and inserting the name of D. Parks. The amendment was lost, then the main report was put and adopted as a whole. The new officers were then installed by the retiring moderator. The new moderator made read the constitution and rules of decorum, and said he would take them as his guide, and asked the co-operation of the body to assist him. He then appointed the various committee for the work that was before the association, and their reports reflected credit upon themselves and honor upon the association. The committee on State and Standing of Churches made their report, and found one W. B. Brown and followers wholly unqualified for membership into the association from the fact that they were excluded from the First Baptist church, Calio. The amount of $189.46 was raised during the session. Mrs. Barbara A. O. Baker is having success with her school at Beechridge. She has 40 pupils. Mrs. Carrie Fields was called to Saxon, Mo., to attend the funeral of her uncle. Mrs. Bettie Sykes has moved to 631 Seventeenth street. Mrs. M. B. Neely, of 4012 Sycamore street, is ill. Miss Frances Scruggs is ill at her home in Fourteenth street. Mrs. Susie McGee has been the guest of Mrs. N. Williams, 1508 Walnut street, for the past month, will return to her home in St. Louis soon. Overby would like to learn the whereabouts of Mrs. Mary Loy and her two daughters, Nettie Jennings and Alice Hamilton. When last heard from they were in St. Paul, Minn., or Racine, Wis. Mrs. Ella Snearling and daughter are convalescing at the home in Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. Lulu Hordge, of Twenty-first street, is improving very slowly. George Scott, of Twenty-third street, is visiting relatives in the South. Mrs. J. C. Homer, of Greenville, Miss., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Owens, in Twenty-third street. Mrs. Norsa Davis, of Lyon county, Ky., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hardge, in Twenty-first street. Wyatt Robinson is dangerously ill at his home 919 Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. Jordan Williams, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. C. Kelly, of Thirty-second street. Master Robert Bland, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Goode for several weeks, has returned to his home in Duquoin. The saloon men are reaping a rich harvest, as the crop of candidates are showing "the boys" what royal good fellows they are. Terse, Timely Topics Mound City, Ill. Special—Ed. Sams is quite ill. Charles Penn is on the sick list. Dr. C. B. Powell and Mrs. Rosa Scovy are convalescent. Miss Fannie Alexander has returned home from St. Louis. Mrs. Lillie Chrice left on the 19th to take charge of the school in Eddyville, Ky. Mrs. Gertrude Mumphreys, now of East St. Louis, has returned to remove her household goods. Mrs. Bell Thompson and little daughter have gone to Terre Haute, Ind., to reside. Rev. H. C. Burton will leave Monday for annual conference of the M. E. church at Decatur. Miss Ida McKinney visited her The Little Wonder Sewing Machine is truly a marvel. A family friend and household necessity. The bachelors' 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 can not 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. 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A large number of guest were present and quite an enjoyable time was had by all, Sol Sams, of Kentucky, is visiting his brother John in this city. Prof. Frank B. Allen was nominated by the Republicans in primary election on the 20th inst., for the responsible position of County Treasurer. As the party has a majority of about 1,200 votes, there is no question as to his election in November. James Campbell wishes to know the wheesouts of his brother, Henry Campbell. When last heard of, last December, he was living on a farm in the community of Henderson, Ky. On the 17th occurred the death of Mrs. Julia Reed, an old and respected resident of this city. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her departure. The funeral services were held at the Second Freewill Baptist church. Mrs. Cason, on upper Main street, keeps ice cream every day. Flora E. Howard has received word that she passed the civil service examination held at Cairo on April 10th. Her name is now on the eligible list for appointment to a government position. Ellis in High r recently con- several of its the pro tem the 29th. The Revised Tracte 311 INDIANA AVENUE MODANEL'S Steam Dye Works Municle, Ind., Special.—The funeral of Mr. Charles Scott, who died Thursday evening, Sept. 18, was held at the Second Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Beach Grove cemetery. The A. M. E. and Second Baptist churches held union services throughout the day last Sunday, which were largely attended. Miss Musetta McCray has returned from an extended visit to Springfield, O. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stoke are entertaining their neilce, Mrs. J. Gray Lucas of Chicago, ill. Dr. and Mrs. Nowell will move into their new home this week. Mrs. Emma Willis left, Sunday, the 21st, for an extended visit with relatives in Cincinnati. O. Mrs. Long of Whitely had an operation performed one day last week, and is reported convalescing nicely. Will Mathews has accepted a position at the Elk's club. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Downs died and was buried from the residence on South Hacky street last Thursday afternoon. J. M. Robbins made a flying trip to Fairmont, Ind., Monday of last week. Jackson, Mich., Special—John Wesley is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith of Albion were in the city last Sunday. Julius Roberts was in the city last Sunday. Miss Effie Johnson spent a couple of days in Albion last week. Miss Cora Chase of Battle Creek and James Goodall spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Lena Mathews left last Friday for Adrian, Mich. Mrs. Hopkins and daughter of Ann Arbor have moved to Jackson. Hallas Loving is sick at the hospital. Ray Johnson left on Saturday for Adrian, Mich. Mr. Robert Jones is in the city. Any one wishing The Freeman will please call on our agent, Miss Flossie M. Johnson, 216 E. Franklin street. --- A machine for sewing. Muncie Items. A Budget of Items. 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The committee on program rendered faithful service. James Parker, the Negro who struck the assassin of President McKinley, will visit the city on the 30th. Rev. Washington prescheduled a sermon last Sunday. The Freeman is for sale at the home of the minister. SLICK HAIR. Miss Lula Carson of Adaillesville, Ga., writes the O. O. M. Co., July 28, 1902, the following interesting letter: Dear Sir—I have used one bottle of the Ozonized O. Marrow and my hair is just as slick as silk and Oh, how it has grown. Every colored person should use it. For further particulars see advertisement "Wonderful Discovery" in this paper. A Chance For Young Mem A Chance For Young Mem. 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Howly. Beverly Van Sisck, Henry Hutehing, Ac Be Yanuhner, John Buracey Geos VerValen: Chauncey Tillman, Geo. Webb. Walter Tivkson Billie Wright, Le J. be Tones, dames Walker: Frank Toinson, Bud Walls Win! Johnson, Je Le, Watts, Aly Jonian. Je Williains, Webster n=l ROUTE _sCS=é1903 1908 1902 ee elite, Ook ty Paris Suckson, 9 Sem A ace erg eae ioe A _Raout's Foor Cowepy Co reacsthy Ga, Geo. A, Swan says to A.—“I am still looking. My address is Lewiston, Idaho. James P, Jones, L, Cooper and the Honseleys send regards to Lawrence Chenault andoffer a cheerfal reward for his address. Mr. L. Cooper sends regards to 1705 Gratiot street and says “If the same people inhabit this No., please write. Toad, make them write will you. Harry Fidler left Wednesday to join the Famous Georgias at Denver Colora- do. His brother, Henry Colvin, Will have charge of the Hotel Fidler during his absence, Harry Eaton of the team of Eaton & Jackson send regards to Geo, Bailey ‘and Geo. Titchner. They are still in New England and from the way they fre being re-engaged they can't tell when they will will come West. P.G Lowery writes:—W. I. Swain visited the cireus at Huntington, Ind., ‘snd was warmly received by everybody. His company was with him but he spent the most of his time with the colored band and yandeville. He was very Prond of the enterprise. Frederick Hammond and his band were, last week, engaged by Robert Campbell to give band concerts nightly in front of the Bijou Theatre, Pittsburg Pa. during the engagement of the White Slave company. Mr, Hammond sends Tegards to Frank Clermont Archie Tali- ferro and all friends in and out of the Profession, My permanent address is 147 Elm street Pittsburg, Pa. Notes from Lew Tigner’s Minstrels:— “Oar show ts doing a good business, Plaving ‘tn::ackeea “Sideeken cote! ‘THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. di Jerry Barnes is making and icmenst hit with his song, “‘Billy Barley;” Ton ‘MoIntosh is making 8 decided bit witt hus crying act, He is fannier than ever MoKissick & Jones are holding thel own. James A. Jones is singing ‘*Yor are My All in All.” Our band led by Prof. Lacy is the finest ont this season The Nightengale three is holding it own. The entire company was enter tained at a banquet given by the whit people of Peru. eee Notes from P. G. Lowery’s Concer Band and Vaudeville company:—W have finished our Northern trip ani started our Southern tour. We me several members of Lew Tigner’s com pany Saturday at Dayton, O. P. G Lowery spent Sunday in Frankfort, th guest of his aunt Mrs. Payne. Mrs Mary Lee, of Columbus visited her sls ter Monday at Chillicothe. Esele Wil lams sends regards to all friends. J L. Jones, sends regards to J. Harry Jackson. F., B. Woods is making a bit hit singing “Trouble” and ‘When the Cold, Cold Winds Begin to Blow.” Al bert Edwards sends regards to all Kan sas City friends. Miss Sallie Lee spen Sunday in Columbus visiting her father, eee Jno. W. Dennis, of the team of Den nis and Jones, opened Sept. 1, at th Palace Theatre and kept the house in roar of laughter for 15 minutes. A\ sable entertainers they are rankin, with the top notchers. Chas, Johnsor incline wire artist is the talk of the town. Miss Carrie Hall, the Sontherr Nightingale stands second to none as + coon shouter. Our orchestra under th leadership of Wm. Dorsey rendered some very clever selections. Chas. Jobnsor closed September 22 to manage a col ored minstrel company. He sends re gards to Babe Bluford and Happy Howe ‘The honse 1s undergomg some repair and we expect to have one of the fines theatres in the South. Want a fev more good looking girls. Address J. W Dennis stage manager; J. E. Stiles proprietor, 10-12-14, W. Broad street Savennah, Ga, Notes from the ‘A Honolula Coon’ ‘company.—“Onur opening at Peoria, Ill Was @ grand success financinlly as wel as making quitea hit as every featur: went big from start to finish. Our ros ter is as follows:—Messrs. Shayne, Rob erts & Gillen, sole proprietors; McCar ver, Reed & MoCarver, Missea Sadie Cit izen, Georgia Dobbs, Annie Powers Mesdames Carrie Thomas, Laura Pram pin, Dora Wall, Novena West, Mini Olemens, J.D. West, Harry Prampin Robert Gant, W. E. Dorsey, E. M Honsely, H. H. Petitt, J. Turner Wall Taylor Williams, Andrew Hayes, Mas ter Harold Patterson, E. 0. Harris, W. H. Spillman. E.C. Harris sends re gards to Vida Vaughn and the Crosbys The Pettits send regards to Mrs. Mollie Brown. J.D. West says to John W. Dennis, “amph, umph.” Mamie Gar land & Goff. E, M. Housely sends re gardstoall friends. He says “Helle ‘Tork! Iam still doing well. The ban¢ under Prof. Harry Piampin when com. pleted will be not the best but as good R. O. Henderson, says toJ. H. MoCamon “Did you get my letter?” Notes from Mahara’s Northern Min- strels:—At this writing we have just finished onr daily, sensational street pa. rade and already nearly every available seat is taken for to-night which speak well for the reputation the show has earned, which goes abead of us. We received a bundle of The Freeman to: day and wedelight in the perusal of them. The weather is fine and our bus iness is splendid. John English our stage manager, electricidn and interloo: ntor is making gocd as a conversation: alist. Sloan Edvards, basso, never faile to respond to two encores nightly. Billy ‘Young and Tom Gales assisted by Jeee Bobannan, in their laughable absurdity “ASchool for Scandulous Acting” is surely a mirth crestor and the prese speaks highly in thelr favor. The Browns-Kid and Lottie-continue to get thelr share of praise. We have organ: ized a gun club with Benny Covington as president and hanting will be the order of mach of our leisure hours. Our ee car is cozy and comfortable and tomorrow (Sunday) the "Gent in white” will preambulate as usual. At Esther ville Ga., the boys secured their new parade hate and their latest style over- Notes from Mshara’s Western Min strels, Frank Mahera, manager:—Larg: audiences gather daily and nightly t: cut out. Our band master has arranged selections from various operas to sult the size of our band and these, wit other popular selections make & pro- gram that entertaineallJisteners. Har- ry J. St. Clair, cornettist and Albert Frederick, trombonist and violinist re- cently joined us adding strength to our band and orchestra. ‘No chance to breathe” was the headline of a Spring- field, Mo., newspaper notice referring to the briskness with which our perfor- mers work. We are booking some good territory and will be seen in many of the principle Southern cities soon. Albert Frederick was called home on account of the serious illness of his mother at Pine Bluff, Ark, Mr. Joe | Pleasant, of Macon, Mo , lost his brother Frank Pleasant with Sells & Down's clrous wreck on Sept. 20. He left for Oklahoma City to attend to the remains. | Prof. W. C. Handy eonds regards to all friends in Henderson Ky. Mrs. Lizzi Taylor sends regards to Nettie Goff, Will Garland, Bertha Carter and Fred Bennett. Geo. Tichner is still pleasing the audiences with his many fanny jokes. Frank Comar the jaggler is mak ing a big hit with his hoop and jag- |gling act. H.D. Coleman is singing “Down in the Deep, ete,” with much success. Mrs. Lizzle Moppins sends re- | Rards to Misa Katie Washington and Mary Hicks of Henderson, Ky. Miss Taylor returns regards to Misses Jessie Dudley and Bertha Stone. We have a good manager and the ghost walks every Sunday morning. Sidney Pallam sends regards to Harry Gilliam and Laura. Notes from the “A Rabbit's Foot” company:—Packed honses are our rule. We are certainly getting ours, At Sel- ma, Ala., we played to a tremendous business. ‘The show is greatly strength- ened by the addition of the famous Kit- |ty Brown, Lizzie Roberts, contralto and Laura Logan, whose soprano sing- Jing is far above the ordinary. Our concert fs a feature including such per- formers as Andy Williams, the frog | man; the Buckingham Quartette and the big cake-walk, At Tuskegee we |were greeted by a large multitude, and jnst 301 people stayed to our cake- | walk. Not bad, eht When we consider that all other tent shows are playing to 25 and 15e and we are charging 85 und 25¢ and are filling the tent, why the “A Rabbit's Foot” must bea lucky charm. | We get along as one happy family and Jall are eatisfied. A certain party tried to get some of our performers away from us but did not succeed although he made some flattering offers. We are | getting money and forgive all the hard knockers for now they see they cannot keep & good man down. | To THE PROFESSION:—Know ye, all that LeRoy Bland, well-known to most | performers, is in desperate need of funds to secure legal asssistance, being in the Cook County. Ill., jail unjustly charged with marder. All in the profession are earnestly requested to help in this emer- gency. A private appeal to the Mahar’s resulted in both ehows contributing Janickly. ‘Those desiring to assist will please enclose the same to LeRoy Bland Cook County Jall, Chicago, Ill. cee Notes from Gideons Big Minstrel Carnival:—“We are in our fifth week and business has been fine. We have had the S. R. O. sign out 14 times so far. Our roster is as follows: L. E. Gideon, proprietor; Harry C. Curtis, manager; R. L, Wilton, press agent; Jack Burton, advance representative; Skinner Harris, stage manager; A. A. Copeland, stage carpenter; Oacar Bass, properties; G. W. Hall master of wardrobe; Geo. Bryant, bandmaster; Ralph Nicholas, leader of orchestra; Dan Desdunes, conversation- alist; Kimmer Borris and Matt Davis, principal vomedians assisted by Tom Jefferson, Frank Kirk, Wm. H. Jones Allen Sauls, Walter Hodge, Eli Rice, @. W. Hall, Geo. Jackson A. A. Copeland. Onur band and orchestra members are: Frank Jackson, Albert Lawson, Amos Gilliard, Wm Jones, Dan Desdunes, A. R, Hatobins, Geo. Jackson, Jean Jacque Geo. Boquet, Matt Turner and Harry Waters, :the original Rastus. Harry Rose {s our porter; Mrs. Norton, cook and Mrs. Ida Lee Wright, treasurer. Little Roby Wright is the pride of the car. eee Napoleon Johnaon writes from the Big Minstrel Festival:—We are on our fourth week in the State of Texas, busl- ness is good and everything is lovely Napoleon Johnson writes from the Big Minstrel Festival:—“We are on our fourth week in the State of Texas, busi- ness {s good and everything is lovely and the ‘‘goose hangs high.” The sud- den change in the weather has caused a number of cases of sickness on the car but nothing serions. The singing de- partment has been handicapped by sey- eral of the members suffering from se- vere colds, but at present everyone is on the mend. Signor Romando, the Filli- pino magician and wonder worker {s meeting with success. He is daily meet: ing with friends and it is pleasure to him to find some one who can converse with him in bis native tongue. Simp- son & Pittman send regards to Geo. Swan, Frank Clermont, Frank Walker and other profeselonal friends. F, W. Inman sends regards to all Atlanta friends, the Whitman elsters and Jno. Baily and says, ‘George, why don’t you write to me and home and send route! Regards to yon and Spiller.” Ed. Tay- lor, the bag puncher has uot heard from a sparring partner yet. Will Malone sends regards to the Manara push and says “Boy's, I put 35 on the 19 and everything was lovely. Dude Kelley sends regards to the ‘‘greasy front” and says boysI am still “getting mine.” Turner why don’t you write. ees Notes from the Famous Georgia Min- strets :—'We have just finished another State, Oregon, to good business. We cross @ conple of States next week on our way East, where we intend spending our winter this season although it will bea little hard for us to face the frost and snow after having spent the past four oF five winters west of the Rookies, Cooper and Jackson met their old friend Walter Daggett in Portland where he is doing well. To say that he gave Cooper and Jackson a good time is put: ting {t fartoo mildly. Mr.Daggett sends regards to all bis St. Lonis friends and says he expects to be with them when the big thing (fair) comes off. George A. Swan closed in Seattle. Wash., and will undertake a more business like proposition for himself in Lewiston, Ida- ho, where he now resides and writes us is doing wellso far. R. L. Wilson closed in Portland on the 9th inst. He has the best wishes of the entire com- pany. Dick Thomas, Kid Langford, Oscar Cameron and Dave Smith four celebrities in thetr line as performers and appearing in their own original act entitled “Aunt Nancy's Wedding Day” is still cleaning up and the boys seemingly can’c help it. They send regards to Swan and all people in and ont of the profession. rece WILLIAMS & WALKERS OPENING BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. ‘Williams & Walker opened their sea son at Stamford Conn., Sept. 8. “In Dahomey” a musical comedy-book by Jessie Shipp, lyrics by Paul Lawrence Dunbar and music by Will Marion Cooke, was given, on that date, its first produotion on any stage. In view of the drawbacks and hitches incidental to a first nights performance it is only fair tostate that the play met with favorable snocess, ‘The plot of the play is in reality a “trip to Dahomey,” a fact which makes its present name misleading. After listening to favorable comments by well known performers, who were present, and criticiems by different peo- plein the audience, I revert to my own opinion, which goes down in print. It was well for Williams & Walker that Dahomey was not reached until the third act of the play. The early part of the first act is draggy and needs suste- nance, The entire second act is well written, Evere scene is most commend - able It is along act but should not be shortened in favor of either the first or third acts. Jessie Shipp, who wrote the book, presumably with aseistance from Wil- liams and Walker, is not a creator of comedy along original lines. The same trend of situations follows in routine thaoughont the play exactly as they did last season and the strong featare of & single coon comedy love scene is con- spicuous by its absence. But, Williams and Walker are happily placed and that atones for anything short until we reach Dahomey. Mr, Williams has a new dance, something wonderful-wait and see it. His rendition of “Every- thing Going Ont an Nothin Comin In” created a farore. George Walker gives the “talk of his life” in the eecond scene of the second act and his rich new talix recelves immediate recognition. ‘The third act, laid in Dahomey, is a dramatic fiasco. Bert Williams 1s not properly dressed to correspond with Walker for this occasion. Mr. Walker will need tight silk tranks to keep his hostery from looking defective in his over executed dance and the back frame- work of his shield needs covering badly. ‘There is no literary merit to be found ina band of American Negroes taking ‘a trip to Dahomey merely to bluff the people around after they get there. We must remember that we belong to an oppressed race ourselves and Jessie Shipp must scratch hishead and write the third act over again. A little more of the manceuyres of Capt. Kidd's lost treasures, of which we hear so little, would do much to redeem this act. If Mr. Walker would dress up as an American gentleman in citizen’s clothes it would be more in keeping with the situation and the other characters and Mr. Williams would not then look ont of place as an eccentric masquerader. Ada Overton Walker, the most im- portant female in the cast, owns the stage for a short spasm of time, very short and all alone, bat let us thirety creatures be thankful even for that. ‘The acting of Jessie Shipp was excellent. Pete Hampton, Fred Douglass, Geo. Catlin, Lottie Williams and Mrs. Hat- tle (Tom) MeIntosh all found favor. Alex Rogers, a good tenor, (rather light in his upper notes) and Miss Hop- kins (I believe) whose name was not on the programme, met with encouraging success, The crocodile scene which introduced Marsh Craig, America’s greatest contortionist, was a novel — He received an ovation which he richly deserved. Will Accoe directed Popular-Sentimental and Coon Son gs- Ma Mississippi Low. ......0.......ccssseseeseeesese-@eo 8. 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This is positively the only colored hoop act before the public, There are a few hoop fretters and hoop teaters, but don’t get disgusted at their act, bat wait until you see the only legitimate colored jugglery act in the business, Note the houses played this summer and booked for the whole summer season of 1903, Next season will have a $500, set of performing Electrical Hoops and my latest and greatest Creator Making, THE HOOP LOOP THE LOOP, Hired as extra feature of Richard « Pringle’s Georgia Minstrel, No. 1 Show. Forris Wheel Park, Chicago, week of Jamel. Ramora Park, Grand Rapids, week of June 1. Wonderland, Detroit, week of June. G"Ieazo Opera House, week of Sune 50 Chutes Park Ohicazo, week of June it. Boonie Parke, Detroit, week of July 0. ‘Troceders, Ohicago, week of July is CONFETTI, CONFETTI DUSTERS, CANES RUBBER BELLS, FESTOONING St. Louis Confetti Co. 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"| mind of those who would avail themselves chorns and dancers were the most per-! of its privileges, A great ravine traversed fect features of the performance and | the premises like the trail of some huge the singing of Lloyd Gibbs greatly | serpent; sparkling mineral springs sent strengthened the choruses, Gibbs 181 their streams leaping down a rich and lux: eS oie ai uriant hillside, while great oak and walnut stage to-day an resum as oloiet, Inter on. I will. probably re- | eee eave abundant shade 49 the beautiful view this production again later in the| Campus. Tut when the dark days of civil season including the merits of its musi- | strife came on like a great perilons thunder cal compositions by Dnubar and Cook. |storm, the termination of which witnessed Bob Cole, Billy McClain, Rosamond | the liberation of the Negro, the operation Johnson and other actors witaessed the | of the enterprise became impossible and so performance. it was suspended. And yet. while the bat: SONGS AND SINGERS. We are pleased to chronicle another important transaction consumated by Messrs. M. Wittmark & Sons. They have secured a catalogue of the wel known writer, Arthur Lamb, which contains among others, his popala “Chain of Daisee,” “Two Little Stare Say So,”” "The Shanty of Tamble Down Alley.” “My Paradise is You” and ‘My Lilly.” ‘The Witmarks are pleased with this deal as they have faith in the writings of Mr. Lamb. ‘The wellknown artiste, Amelia Sum merville has completed her selection of songs for the coming season, She i booked in the vaudeville theatres again and will sing, “I Wants a Ping Pong Man.” by Howard Whitney, “Is Dat All You've Got to Say.” by Peabody; “I Wants You Back My Hub” and her old standby ‘My Rainbow Coon.” NOTED UNIVERSITY CONVENES WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE. SHORT HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL! In March, 1863, While Civil Strife was Raging, Bishop Daniel A. Payne Purchased this Famous Institution State and Federal Aid, Wilberforce, 0,, Special.—At the thirty. ninth annual commencement of Wilberforce University, at Wilberforce, ., the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon Prof, John Uri Lloyd, the distinguish. ed chemist and author, of Cincinnati, ir reoognition of his erudition, general useful. ness to nankind, and especially his attitude toward the Negro as manitested in his famous book, “Stringtown on the Pike.” Prof. Lloyd has done much to dignity the Negro problem in the estimation of the general public, and this is buta slight token of the educated Nogro’s appreciation of his noble service, Wilberforce University is the first institution in this country conduct. ed by Negroes to thus reoognize the true worth of a great scientist in this substan. tial manner, In the catalogue of educational institn- tions, Wilberforce occupies @ unique posi tion, Just while that mysterious path known to history as the Underground Rail road was burdened with sore-footed and anxious pedestrians seeking a home where civil justice and the common rights of man might be enjoyed—men and women fleeing from cotton fields and rice swamps and sugar dlantations—this unique and splendid institution sprang up in their way, offering light and hope, ‘The mstitution was organ: ized in 1856 by the Methodist Episoopal ‘churoh, Hon, Salmon P, Chase, then gov- ernor of Obio, was one of its trustees, The ‘school grew rapidly and flourished—the pioneer of a new and splendid educational ‘movement. Nature had farnished beauties of landscape that were educated to awaker higher appreciation for creation in the minds of those who would avail themselves of its privileges, A great ravine traversed the premises like the trail of some huge serpent;{ sparkling mineral springs sent their streams leaping down a rich end lux~ uriant hillside, while great oak and walnut trees gave abundant shade to the beautiful campus. But when the dark days of ciyil strife came on like a great perilons thunder storm, the termination of which witnessed the liberation of the Negro, the operation of the enterprise became impossible and so it was suspended. And yet, while the batr tle was still raging and the future appeared dark indeed, Bishop Daniel A. Payne, with prophetio vision and with that stern hero~ ism which characterized his very serious and active life, purchased the property on the 10th day of March, 1863, for $10,000, Rey, James A. Shorter and Dr. John G. Mitchell became associated with Bishop Payne and thus the three are counted the founders of the university. The financial success of the institution was practically assured under the administration of this indefatigable’ presiding genius; its obliga- gations were being promptly met and pros perity was not a remote possibility, when, onthe very night that President Lincoln ‘was assassinated, April 14, 1865, some un- known person set fire to the main building and ina short time it was burned to the ground, President Payne at once set to work to rebuild. Congress, through Senators John Sherman, Charles Sumner and others, ap. propriated $28,000 to complete and equip the structure, Through the founders’ ef. forts the society for the Promotion of Col~ legiate and Theological education made ap~ propriations of $1800 per annum for two years, and the American Unitarian Associa« tion supported a lecture course from 1868 to 1875 at acost of $4,000. The executors of the Avery estate gave $10,000, and the will of Chief Justice Simon P. Chase contained in its first bequest $10,000 for the anversity. ‘The services rendered by Bishop Payne were valuable indeed. He was a very in« dustrious and earnest worker and the im press of his personality has had a telling effect upon the lives of those who have gone out from under his influence. He resigned the presidency in 1876, and Rev. Benjamin F, Lee, D. D., 8 man of splendid moral and intellectual fitness, was elected to fill the vacancy. At this time the faculty was greatly strengthened by the acquisition of Prof. W. 8. Scarborough, of Oberlin College. Under the successful administrax tion of Bishop Lee, some of the most bril- liant and suocessful young men and women of the race were sent out into the world for active service, many of whom have made their mark in the various avenues of Ameri« can commerical and professional life, In 1884 President Lee was elected editor of the Christian Recorder from which posi tion he was elected Bishop. Prof. 8. T. Mitchell was then elected President of Wilt berforce University. He was a hard worker and a man of liberal education, It was very largely through his efforts, with the co-operation of Rev. Joshua H. Jones, D. D., that the combined Normal and Indus: trial department, supported by the state of Ohio, was established, He was also instru: mental in establishing the Military depart: ment, supported by the United States govr ernment. Rev. Joshua H, Jones, A. M., D.D., was elected president in 1900. It appears that anew era of prosperity is about to be realized for the institution under his able management. Dr. Jones is broad minded, well educated, liberal, sincere man. He is seeking the accomplishment of great things for the university. Wilberforce University was opened on Tuesday, September 2d, with a splendid at_ tendance. The fall faculty of professors occupied seats upon the platform, and many brief addresses were delivered. . CHARLES ALEXANDER, tact ee C. H. H. WILEY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DIGGING FOUNDATION FOR CENTRAL BUDDING, MARSHALL TEXAS THE MUSEUM CENTRAL BUILDING WILEY UNIVERSITY, MARSHALL TEXAS. THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED BY STUDENTS Madam McNairdee-Moore A The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (caul) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physlogomist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. With a hand her hand she gives you a coil of influence and a smile of luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace and there is confusion. Your husband or wife never be an enemy or your sweet heart for love and marry you sooner it will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe her a Godsend to our city; my husband and I had been separated over a year and just since I called on this lady, he returned to you are together and happy. This young lady is your call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excell her advice to lose business, family and financial troubles. Reunites the family causes speedy recovery to the of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or sick, think you have witchcraft to go to; she spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and has traveled 1 through 4 states doing good. Read St. John, 9th chap, 33rd ver: "If this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parloros so arranged that you meet friends or nstrangers: everything confidiently to such crowds you may call night to night. Permanent ties money by postal mail. Loved letter I MADAM MCNAIRDEE-MOORE has recently married and wishes all to ad- her as above at her old stand. She cries to the wonderful woman of the 20th Century. She says she will go through her wonderful power. I for- 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. Through her he has sent me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly. A LADY There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one can dictate. Tell you every incident of your past and present life and put you on the road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions, I called on her when the one I love had gone I knew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame, I feel it my duty to do this for you are all you advertise. Just think my husband and I have been separated 2 years; I called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and I have can't praise you but I do. Ladies that are heartbroken family troubles, love affairs and heartbreak until it seem that life is a blank, call or write to this dear lady, she will do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers--Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her She will make your very soul clad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. N.B.-Send look of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clin this ad. MADAME McNAIRDEE-MOORE, E MRS. M. J. PINKSTON'S RESIDENCE. TYLER, TEXAS. DR. M. A. MAJORS WRITES OF CHICAGO DR. M. A. MAJORS WRITES OF CHICAGO And the Possibilities of the Negro in the Large Cites-His Moral and Religious Status. The longer one lives in the large cities the more he sees to interest him provided he has the temperament of the spectator, and is desirous of embracing opportunities calculated to enlarge his understanding and his sphere of usefulness in the world and peradventure jot down here and there some sober sentimentality that occasionally some pitiable fool might find fit for serious contemplation. It is the result of study and research that fills the philosophers heart with benevolence for all mankind True, there is at all times some sinister motive, calculated to cause people to believe in the doctrines which he might advance as a righteous law, and yet selfish or unselfish if good is attained, let him increase; the world does not contain enough of his kind. Chicago has many such philanthropists. A few Negroes engaged in such work, who are enroute to the distinction the world is always willing to accord men of learning, backed up by religious piety and self sacrifice in a manner. At this age of the Nation's greatness every large city has its prominent negro characters; prominent in the church, at the bar, in the profession of medicine, dentistry, commerce, industry and the trades. These great Negro forces augment race recognition in places of worth and prominence that is nearly difficult to believe. The contact with great minds in all the professions, trades and lines of industry daily is becoming to be a giant lever in the race growth and strength that will so fit the race along the line of selfhelp self-patronage and self-protection as will astound those who see nothing good in a Negro unless he is plowing a mule on forty acres of rented land The large city is acting upon the pliant mind of the Negro as a large institution of learning. Here he gets an idea of things pregnant with a conception of our astounding, appalling civilization. Here he has a chance to outgrow his four-wall idea of home, his primary idea of an education, his $200 idea of wealth and his two by four idea of statesmanship. Here he hears the great divines, the learned orators, the sage counselors of law; meets the merchant princes, comes face to face with strongest proofs of well directed effort along all avenues of trade and business, all to some good purpose. The time is not ripe for the race to launch his frail bark into the sea of competition and struggle against the negative forces in its composition. The time has not come for the race to applaud its own gladiators, the quintessence of malicious slave 1 Mrs. Blanche Brown, Manager and Mra. C. H. Carrington, proprietor. teaching still strikes a discord in our social organization and rancors with the blood of self mistrust transfused in our veins by the demon lust of the wicked master. For thirty-five years the race has struggled along against obstacles and over obstructions and traversed a wilderness of thorns, gaping chasms, torrents of abuse, procription, misrepresentation, fire, blood and all the unholy assaults known to christendom; Oh horror! What is hell but this? and not yet free from the tyranny of helplessness. And yet these years have been spent acquiring knowledge, wealth, moral sobriety and serving a Christian's God. The city with all its great possibilities has some tendencies on the weaker elements of the race that are pernicious, but here as elsewhere operates the maelstrom of concerted forces of degredation that know no color and is partial only to the revelers of reprobation and ruin. Strauge to say that a race no stronger financially and so incapable of providing great needs, can stand at all in a free and wicked city like Chicago. And yet I am compelled to say that many of the noblest christians, self-sacrificing, God fearing men and women it has been my pleasure to meet are living here, letting their lights shine that others may see their good works. Certainly no race is as strong morally and religiously as our own poor weak struggling race. The good and the bad are here. But respecting the Negro the preponderance is in our favor in the proportion of 16 to 1. This can not be said of any other race of people in any great city. Those coming to Chicago are not here very long before out of their loniness, if their other noble qualities do not force them, soon become members of some one of the several great churches. Nor can it be said that Chicago is peopulated with the riff raff of the country but to the contrary it is admitted that the Negro stands nearer equality with the better element of the white race than in any other large city in America. The race happily does not enter into the labor strife of the unions and similar bodies of labor and trade. The Negro has a monopoly on certain kinds of work that he does not care to perform. But, do not be surprised to see the Negro doing anything for which he has a willingness. Race prejudice is everywhere in America, maybe not so glaring as in the South. There are some features of race prejudice that we shall treat in a subsequent letter to the Freeman. M. A. MAJORS, M. D. News Items from the Sunny South. Meridian, Miss, Special. — Mrs. R. Logan and daughter, Miss Gertie, will leave in a few weeks to join her husband. Walter Block will leave in a few days for Washington, D. C., to attend a dental school. Rev. Riven says he has buried about thirty persons in August, twenty were babies. The death rate is very great among the young. The Baptist Seminary opened Sept. 15. The Meridian Academy and Industrial School and the public schools opened Sept. 22. The Lincoln school will open Sept. 30. Rev. E. L Longley and wife of Washington. N. C., have been preaching on 25th avenue and 5th street the past week at night. They are good workers for the Master May the Lord bless them wherever they may go. Mrs. P. A. Griffin and Carrie Glover left for Birmingham, Ala, on the 14th to attend the National Convention which met there on the 17th. Rev. L. S Lee, N. W. Wallace, P. Pringle, H. L. Young, S. M. Moore and M. W. Williams left on the 16th to attend the National Convention. Jesse Johnson, a member of Cures Weak Men Free A Simple Home Treatment Which Never Fails to Restore Full Strength and Vigor of Youth SENT FREE TO ALL K WANTED 10 000 GIRLS TO KISS THEIR SWEET- HEARTS AND ASK THEM TO VOTE FOR LEW SHANK FOR RECORDER. 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Morrisett, who fell off a scaffold August 50th and hurt himself very badly, is not resting very well at present. Misses Corine and Chestena Welch left a few weeks ago to attend Tuskegee, Ala., Normal school, of which Prof. B. T. Washington is president. We wish them success. Miss Ophella Peterson, who has been sick for several months, died at her home on Thirty-first avenue near Fourteenth street, on Sunday, the 14th, about 12 o clock. She was a sweet girl. Her funeral was attended at the First Baptist church on Sept. 15th at 3 p. m. by Rev. N. W. Wallace of Pilgrim Progress Baptist church, the pastor, Rev. H. L. Young, being absent at Lexington, Miss. She was buried in Masonic Cemetery. Misses Martha McNeece and Minnie L. Hardin left Sept. 13th for Laurel, where they will teach in the public school this season. Miss Mary Harris left for Tongaloo University this week. Miss Nina Marshall led the Christian Endeavor at the Congregational church on Sunday evening, Sept. 14th. Quite a good crowd was out and took part. J. W. Long-street, D. G. M., has been confined to his bed for about two weeks suffering from an internal injury received in a wreck on the A. & V. railroad, August 28th, in which the fireman was killed. His name was Bronson, colored. The engineer was also badly injured. Mr. F. Spann of Macon was in the city attending the opening of the Baptist Seminary, which opened Sept. 15th. An old fashion concert was given Thursday night, Sept. 11th, at the Meridian Academy for the benefit of St. Paul M. E. church conducted by Mrs. J. L. Wilson. Engene Peterson of Mobile and Mrs. Pollie Fincher of Birmingham, Ala., were notified of the death of Miss Peterson by wire. They both are expected to arrive in time for the funeral. Rev. Dr. J. Farish preached an old time Baptist sermon at New Hope Baptist church on Sunday evening, the 14th, to a large congregation. Dr. Farish is an old time Baptist preacher; he speaks plain and to the point. Rev. J. 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Write to-day and soon you'll be happy. UNTED RELEASES TO OUR SWEET- AND ASK FOR VOTE FOR SHANK FOR RDER. VOTE FOR Robert Metzger The Republican nominee for Sheriff of Ma- rion county, election November 4. VOTE FOR William E. Davis Republican nominee for Clerk of Marion county, election November 4. VOTE FOR Cyrus J. Clark The Republican nominee for Auditor of Marion county, election November 4. THE NEWPORT FINEST TONSORIAL PARLOR IN THE WEST No. 1919 Market street, St. Louis, Mo. Hot and cold baths, 6 tickets for $1.00, Clean lines with a few customers. Branch office: Ste. Laurel Lane. Fine line importd. and Domestic cigars. HALF RATES PLUS $1.00 To Chicago and return via Big Four Routes account of National Ensignment of the Union Veteran Legion. Round trip tickets to Chicago and return, will be on sale Oct. 6 and 7, 1902, from all "Big Four" points at the rate of one fare for the round trip, plus $1.00. Tickets will be good for return, and including October 16th, 1902. Deposit of Tickets—Tickets will be of iron clad signature form, requiring deposit in room 195 Tribune Street, commissioner P. A., room 196 Tribune Street, Dearborn and Madison streets, Chicago before 6 of Oct. 8, 1902, and fee of 25 cents paid at time of deposit. Return Limit — Tickets deposited as provided in preceding paragraph may be reclaimed not later than 10 o'clock p. m. of Oct. 16, 1902, but not earlier than two hours before departure from Chicago, and will be good to leave Chicago only on date executed by the Commissioner, but in no event later than 12 o'clock midnight of October 16, 1902. For full information and payment rates, tickets, limits, on Agents "Big Four Route," or address Warren J. Lynch, Gen. Pass, & Tkt. Agt. W. P. Deppe, Asst. G. P, & T. A. Cincinnati, O. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of the Freeman can be found every Sunday at Branton Buxton Buxton's optical store. 114 Ma vern avenue; Henry F Foster general agent Sparrow street. --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Those broad counters on the second floor are to be cleared absolutely of Muslin Underwear within the next day or two. All the sample garments, all the soiled ones, all the odd pieces, all, but the few full assortments that are carried the year round, are to go. SKIRTS. GOWNS. DRAWERS Garments which sold at prices upward to $4 a few as high as $4 95, assorted in three lots at—75c, $1.25 and $1.98 You can't come too soon. There's no reserve stock to replenish lots once sold out. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Emsidel Stone spent Sunday in Chicago. Dr. Frid Stokes spent Sunday in Cincinnati. B. J. Yantis of Chicago, is in the city for a week. Mrs. A. C. Richardson is in Chicago for a few weeks. Z. W. Young of Chicago, is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Clarence Duulap is spending a few weeks in Chicago. Mr. Anderson of Battle Creek, Mich., is visiting his son Fred. Miss Abence Crawford of Milton, Ind., is visiting at Mrs. Sallie Robinson. Mr. Crawford of Milton, Ind., was here attending the State Fair last week. Mrs. Lucretia Knox has returned to the city after a five-weeks' visit in Chicago. Mr. Primus of Terre Haute, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Thralkelt in Eleventh street. Mrs. Jacob Davis of Jacksonville, Ill., is in the city guest of her niece, Miss Dayse Walker. Mr. Alexander of New Albany, Ind., is taking a course in medicine at the medical school here. Bonaparte Beaty has returned from Paris, Ky., where he was called to the bedside of his sick brother. Messrs. George Lindsay and Alonzo Cox of Lebanon, were in the city visiting friends and relatives Tuesday. Mrs. John Morine and daughter, Flora of Muncie, Ind., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Curry last week. John D. Clair 1001 Fourth avenue, Tampr Fla., is The Freeman representative; copies can be secured every Saturday. Mrs. Jane Slaughter, New Albany, Ind., is visiting her son's family, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Slaughter, 623 W. Eleventh street. Master James Lee and Miss Agnes Booth will leave Monday evening for Hampton, Va., where they will attend the Hampton Institute. A number of young men entertained Miss Myrtle Tolliver of Cincinnati at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown Wednesday evening. William Merriwethers, Miss Helen Allison, Mrs. kitta Perry and two children, were the guests of Miss Mamie Newsome in Chicago Sunday. To-morrow is rally day at Simpson BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaran'ed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as般 A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. 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Any person sending in one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., we come by express 25c. exc. extra. In any case where it fails to do what 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, VA Chapel. Rev. Gilliam and the trustees are asking for $300. There will be services at 11 a. m., 3 p. m., and at night. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Robinson entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening their mother, Mrs. Susan Jackson, also a sister, Miss Ethel of Bloomington, Ind. The pulpit of [Bethel church will be occupied by some divine from the annual conference Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Lucretia Koox will render a solo. Mrs Fanny Martin of South Bend and her daughter, Mrs. Lois Long of Edinburg, left Monday for their respective homes after a pleasant stay of a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Mackelwaine Hall spent Sunday in Chicago the guests of Mrs. Hall's uncle. Mr. Hall contemplates making Chicago his permanent home, if he should we will loose a very valuable citizen. Some of the visitors to the city last week were Misses Rosa Lill and Maggie Bell of Cincinnati, O., Mrs. French of Covington, Ky., and Miss Liza Johnson of Louisville, Ky., the latter will remain probably two weeks, the guest of Mrs. L. W. Allen in Dorman street. Rev. Martin Coleman, pastor of Allen Chapel, left on Tuesday for the Annual Conference, which convened in Terre Haute. Wednesday. The official of his church and the congregation are much pleased with the reverend gentleman for his short stay he has been with them and hope for his return. Rally day for Y. M. C. A., at Ninth Prebyterian Church Sunday 3:30 p.m. Addresses by Rev. J. E. Mooreland, international secretary Y. M. C. A., Washington, D. C.; Prof. H. T. Kealing of Philadelphia, Pa., and Hon. R. A. Brown. Come and hear them. Special music. The public, ladies and all are invited. Under management of Hon. George L. Knox. Mr. Cyrus J. Clark, whose card appears elsewhere in this paper, is the Republican candidate for Auditor of Marion county. Mr. Clark wants it known that he is friendly disposed to the colored people, and that in event of his election they will be given consideration. Mr. Clark is a prosperous business man, one who has the respect of his associates in business and the people generally. His experience as an office holder insures the safe and proper conduct of that very prominent office. BUSINESS INTERESTS Mrs. H. H. Knight, the only colored millinery and dressmaker in the city, 418 Indiana avenue. 20-9f Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling. 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf 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.; 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 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 Indiana avenue. Phone 989. £20 6tw Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 F. Ohio street. Trousses, $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. Mr. H. L. Smith who was at the siege of Ladysmith during the Boer-British war in South Africa is in the city for a short stay. He has an interesting story to tell of his travels in Africa and many other places he has visited. Some of the citizens are arranging to have him appear at some of the churches in the very near future and give a lecture. Mr Scott is a man of education and his observations are worthy of the attention of all persons. In fact he has appeared before some of the famous British societies of this country and he bears letters of indorsement and approval from them. His home is in Oakland, Cal., in which state he has been ranchman, farmer and mine prospector. He is a man of means, and is now on his way to Africa. Notable. Newsy Nuggets. Toledo, O., Special—Mesdames Maly and Wilson, of Dayton, visited here last week. Messrs. Phillips, of Tennessee, and Fox, of Kentucky, are stopping with Mrs. Archie Allen. Miss Rose Harrison spent Sunday with relatives in Kenton. Edward Lewis visited friends in Detroit Sunday. Mr. Demoville, of Chicago, is spending a week in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson. Walter Wells, the accidental insurance agent, of Cleveland, spent several days in the city last week on business, and was the guest of Albert Anderson, 219 Ewe street. Albert Toliver, of Saline, spent Sunday with his wife and son. Mrs. John Davis entertained at a five course tea Wednesday evening in honor of her niece, Miss Daisy Gibson. A number of young people were present. J. P. Hayes enter John Davis and Miss Daisy Gibbon at Tea Friday evening. The Lookout Circle of Kings Daughters served dinner and supper at Warren A. M. E. church on Monday. In the evening an excellent program was rendered. 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. 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