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Hustling Boys and Girls can make money representing The FREEMAN. Send for special Instructions THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 1 oz A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 42. THE 24TH INFANTRY NOW GARRISONING FORT HARRI SON, MONTANA. THE FAMOUS 24TH INFANTRY BAND Has Merited and Received More Favorable Comment, While in Manila, than Any Military Band on the Island-A Few Vacancies Soon. FT. HARRISON, MONT., Oct. 4, '02. EDITOR FREEMAN: It is possible that a number of your reader would like to hear from the 24th Infantry since its return to the United States from the Philippines, especially since it is garrisoning the fine new post, named in honor of your former citizen, the distinguished Ex President Harrison. I will reserve a description of the post for another article. There are stationed here, the headquarters, staff, band and one battalion of four companies of the 24th Infantry. The post is situated four miles west of Helena, the capital of the state, with a population of more than 13,000. It is considered the richest city of its size in the world. The city is reached by two lines of electric street cars, taken not far from the reservation. One of these lines will be extended into the post next spring, to a point within a few yards of the band quarters. During the 24th's four in our new possessions, it was in twenty-four actions. One officer was wounded, 7 men killed, 19 wounded, 2 wounded and captured, 1 died after capture, 1 drowned in action, 1 captured and killed, 8 captured, 1 lost, 9 drowned while crossing a rapid stream. One of the greatest marches made through an enemy's country, overcoming unheardof difficulties, was by a battalion of this regiment. It would also be of interest to your readers to know that one of the most efficient sergeant-majors of the army, W. B. Williams, is from your city, and is at present Sergeant Major of the 24th Infantry. One of the factors that have made the 24th famous, is its band, composed of one chief musician, who is director and instructor; a principal musician, a drum major, four sergeants, eight corpals and a number of privates; also a number of men from companies attached. The 24th Infantry band has merited, and received more favorable criticism through the press of Manila, where it was on duty, and by the verbal comments of persons who have heard it, than any other military band on the island. Its fame spread to all the cities of the East, and in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, as in Manila, it was accepted as a standard of excellence. In July, 1901, it gave its first public concert on the Luneta, Manila's fashionable boulevard, rendering the following numbers: Overture—"Wanderers Hope," ..... Supple Invitation—"A la Vols," ..... Weber Solo (for baritone)—"Scenes that are Bright est," ..... Wallace Mr. Raymond Richard. Grand Selection—(Lucia de Lammermoor) ..... Do itzett Descriptive—"A Trip to Buffalo."..... Bendip Fantasia—(Catharine)..... Kollimon Star. Sharpened Banner. On that occasion occurred an incident unprecedented in the history of Manila. Fifteen or twenty minutes before the concert was over, it began to sprinkle, which is the usual signal for all pedestrians and carriages to leave at once, but on that occasion over one hundred carriages and several hundred pedestrians remained to the very end, through a drizzling rain. Never before nor since, has such a compliment been paid any other band. This first concert was a surprise to many, as the idea was abroad that "rag time" music was its specialty. A Manila paper in expressing its surprise, said: "The appreciative music lovers of Manila heard a concert that for classic quality has not been excelled in this city. Wagner's 'Reinzi' and 'Tannhauser;' Sunpe's 'Wanderers Hope;' Weber's 'Oburu' and 'Invitation a la Volse' are some of the master pieces upon which Chief. Musician Thompson established the ability of his organization to play anything that was ever arranged for an orchestra." On the occasion of a visit of the Russian Squadron it played for the admiral ashore, and he immediately requested that the band visit him on his flagship, which it did and was given a royal welcome. This band soon won the hearts of Manila by its complete organization, artistic ability, and the character of the men. This was done by their willingness and readiness to respond to the numer. calls for music, to aid charitable enter- THE BAND TWENTY FOURTH INFANTRY MILITARY BAND. NOW LOGATED AT FORT HARRISON MONTANA. prises and to serve at social functions. It has a musical library valued at $6,000, a repertoire of more than 1,000 numbers, and instruments for an orchestra of 23 pieces. It is now at home, quartered in a beautiful built built expressly for a band, with all modern improvements and furnishings and every facility that can make a man contented and happy, in a post near a city. Improvements are contemplated in the near future, so that when they are made, no set of bandmen in the country will have a better home. It may be that some of your musical readers would like to know what chances are there for a musician to improve and advance in an army band. I will answer them. If he wishes to perfect himself in the art, he has nothing to do but respond to his calls, learn and perform. In addition to this he has an opportunity to make and save money. If he has a trade, he will have extra time to use it—barber, tailor or shoemaker. The pay ranges from $13 to $50 month, according to the position held in the band, with clothing, board and medical supplies and attendance furnished. Besides this, there are opportunities to make extra pay from private engagements, public concerts and entertainments. While in Manila the band made several thousand dollars in this way. I am informed by the adjutant, who is the commanding officer of the band, that there will be shortly a few vacancies, by reason of retirement of a sergeant and a few others, who will be refted from all active service and placed on the retired list on three fourths pay. Some of those retired men receive as much as $50 per month. Some of our retired bandmen have purchased homes in California from their savings while in the army. If anyone desiring membership in the 24th Infantry band, will write to the adjutant 24th Infantry, or the undersigned, stating instrument used and experience in music, they will be furnished with all desired information. The 24th Infantry band has a pleasant future. It is contemplating a tour of representative duty at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904, so those who are members of this musical organization will be very fortunate. The accompanying cut shows the band as it was in Manila. The three factors necessary for a good military band are its commanding officer, the regimental adjutant; the instructor and director, the chief musician; and men who love the art. This the 24th Infantry has. Captain Moss, who appears in the picture and who is considered one of the most entertaining and successful officers in the army, is its disciplinarian; Prof. W. O. Thompson, the chief musician, has an excellent class of men, who are devoted to their art, to follow him. Respectfully, ALLEN ALLENWORTH Chaplain 24th Infantry. Terse, Timely Topics. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Rev. H. C. Burton has been returned to the pastorate of this church. Mesdames J. M. Nance, Fannie Rodsil, Charles Rice and Wm. Gunn are convalescent. Mrs. Sallie Crice has returned home. Mrs. Mary Campbell spent this week with relatives in New Grand Chain. Mrs. Laura Talbot, of St. Louis, has been visiting here the past six weeks, returned home on the 9th. William Hubbard and family have moved to High street. Isom Chambervis visited St. Louis fair week. Mrs. Susie Steele left Tuesday for her home in East St. Louis, after a visit of six weeks with friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hamilton are the parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Rosa Gill has returned from St. Louis. Mrs. Judith Young, of Carbondale, visited Mrs. Caroline Claiborne this week. Mrs. Margaret Wilkins left on the 11th for a brief trip to Chicago. Janie Scruggs left on the 11th for Chicago, where she is in the employ of Mrs. Daniel Hogan. The Odd Fellows' Hall is undergoing extensive repairs, some $400 being expended in the remodeling of the building. Willis Hogan is putting an addition to his home. Prof. F. B. Allen lately presented the Teachers' library with 18 volumes, valued at $30. A vote of thanks was tendered him by the Association for the valuable gift. A large number of people were here from all over the state on the 9th to hear Governor Yates. Quite an enthusiastic meeting was held at the court house the 7th in the interest of the candidacy of Capt. G. V. Lane, who inspires legislative honors. Charles Smiley announces that he intends to put in a stock of groceries and will serve lunches at the same stand. Edward Sams, who has been lingering for the past year, died on the 9th. His funeral was largely attended. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Watts, died on the 10th. Rev. J. M. Blake, of Danville, occupied the pulpit at the Missionary Bape tist church Sunday. James McLaughlin is now prepared to deliver wood to any part of the city. Muncie Items. Muncie, Ind., Special. — Quite a large crowd assembled at Jackson Street A. M. E. church to witness the ceremonies Sunday afternoon, the occasion being the laying of a corner stone. The lodge of F. and A. M. were in charge. The Eagle band assisted the church choir in rendering music. Rev. Warren conducted the services at Second Baptist church Sunday. Henry Valentine has moved his family from Whiteley to North Madison street. Miss Gertrude Martin is out again after a week's illness. Mrs. Ivey of Whiteley is reported able to sit up. Mrs. Ivey has been very ill, and her friends are to be heard of by Hon. Gurley Brewer was the guest of friends in Muncie on Tuesday, being here in the interest of the Republican party, delivering a speech at court house in the evening. Notable, Newsy Nuggets. Toledo, O. O., Special.—The Carnival Club gave a baby show at Warren A. M. E. Church, Wednesday and Thursday, was a grand success. Rev. Ira Collins returned Monday from Dayton, where the annual conference was in session. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Burlugh are the happy parents of a little boy. Mrs. Chester Richmond entertained her Sunday school class from 4 to 5 Thursday afternoon. Misses Mary Lennox, B. E. Webber of Detroit, are guests of Mrs. Albert Anderson. Dame Rumor has it of the wedding of Miss Emma J. Washington to Mr. J. Alonzo Guy of Van Wert, O. Thanksgiving. Edward T. Harris and Mrs. George Remly have returned from Washington, D. C. Mrs. Talbott is looking for friends to visit her next week. Miss Lide Jacobs of Adrian, Mich., is the guest of Mrs. James Miller. College and Political Notes. Wilberforce, O., Special.—The work being done at Wilberforce University for the moral and intellectual elevation of the Negro, is worthy of the special consideration of philanthropists and humanitarians. Payne Theological Seminary, of which Rev. George F. Woodson is dean, was opened on Tuesday, Oct. 7th. Bishop B. W. Arnett, D. D., presided, and President Joshua H. Jones delivered an able address. Prof. L. W. Baker, instructor in carpentry, is now work erecting the building in which will be installed the department of Wheelwright, ing. Wagon-making and Blacksmithing. Henry Vertrace, of Indiana, has been employed to give instructions in these branches. Mrs. S J. Garnet, of New York, who has been living at Wilberforce for the past year or more, and Dr. S. Maria Steward, wife of Chaplain T. G. Steward, of the 25th U. S. Infantry, left Wilberforce last Friday evening for Ft. Niobra, Neb., where they will reside in the future. When, on Tuesday morning, Oct. 7th, President Jones announced that Bishop Arnett, the presiding Bishop of the North Ohio A. M. E annual conference, had appointed Prof. E. A. Clarke, late president of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., pastor of the Church of the Holy Trinity, and that the Executive Board had elected him to the chair of Higher English in the University, there was an outburst of applause and a show of genuine enthusiasm, that from its spontaneity, evidenced the fact that Prof. Clarke occupies a lofty place in the affections of the students. An important political meeting was held in the Xenia Opera House last Friday night, at which the Hon. H. C. Smith, of Clever land, was the principal speaker. There was a very good crowd present, and the Hon. Henry Y. Arnett, of Wilberforce, presided. On the platform were representatives men from Jamestown, Cedarville, Wilberforce, PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50 Yellow Springs and Xenia. The presiding officer stated that this was the general rally of the Colored Voters' Convention of Greene county. He made a brief address in which he gave the chief objects of the organization, and pointed out some of the colored voters' grievances. He then introduced Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Xenia, who preached a sermon taking as his text: "My People are Desroyed for the Lack of Knowledge." He took the position that the Negro had paid its bill with the Republican party, and that now, as an American citizen, he was to vote to suit himself and for the party that stands for the best interest of the country. Hon. Harry C. Smith, of Cleveland, was next introduced. He spoke with earnestness and seriousness. He held his audience for one and one-half hours. His attitude on the national political situation was rather pessimistic. Interesting Items from Michigan Interesting Items from Michigan Jackson, Mich., Special. — Miss Bessie Powers spent Sunday in Grand Rapids. Rev. Collins left Monday for Marselles, Mich. Frank Johnson left the city last week. Mr. Floyd McDonald of Ann Arbor University spent Sunday in Jackson with relatives. The Hotel Otsgeo, which caved in Saturday morning, employed forty five or fifty men, twelve or more were colored. Every colored man escaped unhurt. The Home Circle met at Mrs. Sam Taylor's last week. Any one wishing The Freeman will please call on Miss Fessie Johnson, 216 E. Franklin St. Lebanon Notes. Lebanon, Ky., Special—Mrs Rev E N Brown and little son James arrived in Lebanon from Memphis, Tenn., on the 10th. A two weeks' meeting is going on at the A M E Zion church. Rev T A Brown, M D D P., presched for us at the C M E church Sunday afternoon to an appreciative audience. Rev J M Hill, pastor of the A M E church, left Monday, the 13th, to attend his conference. Mrs Rev E N Brown presched to a large audience at the A M E Zion church Sunday night last. All were pleased with the discourse. Interesting News Items Louisville, Ky., Special.—Mrs Minnie Tarrant and her daughter have returned to their home in Alabama. William Mercer was called to the bedside of his sister in Lebanon. Marie Lewis of Chicago is headwaiter at the Louisville hotel. John B Goins has made a hit at West Baden. Ind., as headwaiter. Patriarchs No. 13 and 101 went to New Albana, Ind., to hear a sermon last Sunday. Miss Nellie Scott is going into society soon. Miss M C Beard has her same school this year. A NOVEL CONTEST! TEAMS OF FREIGHT HANDLERS COMPETE FOR A PRIZE. NEGRO DAY AT THE STATE FAIR Appropriately Celebrated at Music Hall by Enthusiastic Afro-Americans—Excellent Program Rendered Consisting of Music and Addresses. Dallas, Tex., Special.—A rather novel contest took place on Wednesday evening, the 8th inst., at the new Cotton Belt freight house. Teams of four men from the Houston & Texas Central, Texas & Pacific and the Santa Fee contest for the prize, which was $100. The contest consisted of moving fifty barrels of flour 100 feet in the shortest time. The affair was governed by ten rules, an infringement of any of which added so many seconds to the time of the culprit's squad. Music was furnished and admission charged. The time made by the Houston & Texas Central squad was 8 minutes and 55 seconds. The Texas & Pacific's lowered that by 15 seconds, while the Santa Fee's, headed by Will Thomas, won the prize in 8 minutes and 10 seconds. The following were the contestants: D. F. Powell, George Randals, Walter Taylor and Frank Hickman, for the Texas & Pacific. L. Reynolds, Arthur Coleman, George Austin, George Lang and Will McGlothan, for the Houston & Texas Central; Will Thomas, Antonio Hardin, Bud Huffman, Oscar Moore and Ben Ashton, for the Santa Fee.—It was colored people's day at the state fair on Tuesday, the 7th inst., and the crowd was a great one, being estimated at 8,000. The program was an interesting one and was well received by the large audience, which filled Music hall. The annual address was delivered by Dr. A. R. Griggs, of this city, which was replete with good advice. The day's program began at noon with a song from hundreds of colored school children. After selections by Liberatil band, which received great applause, Sig. Liberatil himself announced that there would be a cake walk. After the proceedings in the hall, the vast crowd flocked through the grounds and enjoyed the fair to the fullest extent.—J. H. Smith and Prof. Younger, of Athens, were visitors in the city last week. Miss Helen Brassfield, of Almo City, was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Starr, Spear's military band and the famous Manhattan orchestra are daily adding fresh laurels to that organization as a first class set of scholars; they are well uniformed and have excellent instruments. Ben Everett has just received a $100 slide trombone, Conn make, and is cleaning up. He sends greetings to Pitman and Jordan and Prof. Brooks with the A. G. Allen Co. C. W. Beatty, once a resident of this city, but now of San Francisco, will spend several weeks here. C. C. Collins and Mose Dixon, of Herne, were in the city this week visiting relatives and friends. At Joe Turner's shop, 128 Jefferson street, the following knights of the shears and steel will be found ever ready to serve those desiring work done in their line: Joe Turner, John Giles, Frank James, Tom Bibby, and "Carly," the shop boy, who sees that every customer who wants it gets the Freeman every week. The well-known dramatist, Hardy Manson, headwain of the Lindsey Hotel at Gainesville, Texas, spent several weeks here during the Fair. Mose Hendreks, Vince Hardwick, Henry Groves, Charles Wright, Pete Dorchester and a large number of Fort Worthies spent several days here this week. Mrs. Amelia Price and niece, of Tyler, were the honored guest of Mr. and Mrs. John the Walker this week. Tuesday was the second best day the Fair had up to that time. We hope to see better results for the Negro Department when the New Exposition Hall is completed. Prof. N. W. Harsell, Mrs. A. W. Williams, Mrs. M. M. Shaw, Denison; also Mrs. R. H. Smallwood were the guests of Mrs. A. E. Overton, 116 Plaza street. Petty thieves have held full sway this week; all parties are white. One stole a coat and was run down. A man and a woman are held for thievery from several persons. The crinity is being cleared of its many snags by a crew of clever workmen. The Consolidated Railways and Standard Light and Power House have been sold at a fancy price. Ed. Winn and Ellis Willis had a trying time with a bucking broncho this week which caused them much pain. Carrie Nation spoke on (CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE) %z q Ea & io aL EA ‘ NGS= Psy ee fee) as Li See ie me , STUDENTS’ JUBILEE Arkansas Baptist College My dear Students: Tam now rounding out my fifteenth year _as president of your institution, Those of you who entered when I came or_be- fore, had little reason to feel proud ut the Col- PRT | 1cge, other than the convictions and the prin- Go, G8 (2| civles it represented, because we had nothing b> Mag] butthe name. Wats ¢o| You are now out in the world tasting efae eel some of the bitters and sweets scattered along Pes tr ©] the highway to success. And now, do you not tae ©) think it is time we were hearing from you in a B24 formal way? If you have succeeded or failed, f ee | we want to know it, and we want toknow the oe “] causes. If you have done well or poorly, we in- oe os. ¥.| sist that you let us know—Lhe Baptist College Peeeek) 23) Owns the meanest of its sheep and loves the Pei es ke| poorest of its lambs. or Our institution is not by any means what It is large and larger growing. It has developed into a val. uable property, and a positive moving spirit, and a great wide cir- cle of educated and educators. But it is burdened witha debt that should be lifted before the debt becomes dangerous. Our Trustees, Convention and People will endeavor to raise money enough at Pine Bluff next November to make the College a net appropriation of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. This sum will enable us to meet every dollar of our indebtedness (which comes due next January and February) and give us 1903 as the year of jubilee. There are two things you can do to aid us in this final act: 1 Youcan give some of your money. 2 You can write the Trustees ‘a good letter in care of myself, tell- ing how long you attended the Baptist College, how much good it did you, what you have done for yourself with your education, and what you have done for the race, hoW much of your time is given to purely religious work, how much of your success is due to the fact that you attended the Arkansas Baptist College. (much or lit- tle) > If you can spare one dollar and a half to havea smalleut of yourself made so as to publish both cut and letter in the Vanguard send it along with your photograph at once. If you are married, and you and your wife were both students once in the A:kansas Baptist, College have your photographs taken together mounted ona smalleard board and send it along. Tell us everything of importance about yourself, your work, and your relation to the college. I believe that you ought to send to mé, one dollar for every year you have been away from the col- lege, or one dollar for every year you have been making money by virtue of your long or short connection with the college. This will becalled the STUDENTS JUBILEE FUND, and will be represented jn our educational mecting next November. Let noone suppose that “this does not refer to me,” for it does. Every living student who ever attended our school as long as a month or more is im cluded in this letter. And, a reply in keeping with the above would make very interesting reading in the columns of the Van- uard and other educational organs, especially to the Trustees, Faculty and friends of the college. The publication of these letters will begin the first week in Sept. It will ofcourse take us a month to print all the replies, but the sooner youare ready with yours each of yeu, the better for all eoncerned. e Your President, . Jos. A. Booker, . Deputy County Recorder Charles A. Cottrill of Toledo , was the recipient of handsome heavy gold ring, set witha diamond, and emblematic of thirty-seo. ond degree Masonry. The jewei was presented to Mr. Cottrill by the members of Amsden lodge, No4 F. andA. M,, Maumee chapter No 5.R A M. and St. John’s commandery. Knight Temp- lar Mr. Cottriil is a past eminent grand commander of the colored Masons of Ohio., and the gift was in recognition of his invainable services to the order, especially the recent state convention ‘that was held in Toledo, and the enter- tainment of the many gueet who were in the city at that time. About sixty members of the local col- ored Masonic organizations gathered at their hall on Superior street. ‘Tne or- casion was thelr monthly leoture night and social session. Among the prominent Masons present were: W. A. Bright. of Buffalo: D. N. Robinson, Reading Pa., James J Tu ner. Provi- dence. R. I.. Past Grand Lecturer John H, Bowlee, of Columbus, and Rev Ira A. Collins. ‘The presentation speech was made by W E Clemens, deputy in the office of County Treasurer Peter Parker who was recently honored by election to the office of grand master Mason of Ohio. Mr Clemens remarks were both elequent and timely: Mr Cotrell was deeply affected by the token of esteem and recognition, and he expressed his heartfelt thanks and apprec:ation, Atthe close of the ceremonies, refresh- ments were served and cocal pleasures indulged ia. a “In 1800 the total number of negroes over 10 years of age was 5, 328.000. The percentage of illiteracy was 57.1. In 1900 the total number of negroes over 10 years of age was 6 412 000. the peroent- ‘age of illiteracy was 445. The most con- servative person must admit that this showing, if it can be taken at its face value, verges on the remarkable. The negroes’ are not neglecting all thetr op: portunities. They are sending their Ohildren to school. If they continue to send them there with the same crescen do of enthusiasm as at present, the mid- dle of the century will see the percent- age of negro illiterary reduced to less than 10. ~~ Willis O. Tyler, the young colored man of Bloomington. won the State oratorical contest in 1901 and took fourth My dear Students: Tam no’ of your institution. a. oe ite <4 ewe nT it oot THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWOrATER. place in a field with ten contestants in the interstate oratoricalinlowa He has gone to Harvard where he expects to attend the law school. He graduated ‘at the state University this year in the department of history and political silence. a According to the report of the Vir ginia auditor of public accounts, Afro- americans ot that state have $14 426, 586 invested in business; own more than $15,000 600, in real estate; about $8 000, 000 in personal property; aud last year paid $412 870,600 in taxes. In Kichmond there are three banks operated by our people. The Savings Bank of the True Reformers, the Nickle Savings Bank and the Mechanics’ Savings Bank. + Four young girls of the race at San Francisco, Cal, out of 12 competitors, nearly all’ whites, nave won the Hock- stader bequest ($100 a year each toward college education) and will select the institution to attend “in the sontheas: tern partof the country’ atan early date.” = Engene Trammer graduated from the mechanical department of the A. and M college for the colored race in this place in 1900 ‘To day he has charge of the machinery in a large sewing ma- chine factory! at$5a day. The story points its own moral. _ A woman of the race employed as stenographer and critic in the office of the New York World receives a salary of $1,400 a year. ~~ Nine hundred colored men all mem- bers of @ hodosaries’ union made appli- cation recently for representation in the Chicago Federation of Labor. The dis cussion that followed their application was the wildest the Federation has had in years; and after an hour of contro- versy the matter was given over to the Exeontive Committee for settlement. ‘The colored men are members of the Hodearriers and Buildings Labors’ Un- fon, but waata local of their own. Some claim that they were force to become members of the German and Italian locals, where they cannot understand the language. All profess to believe that they can better their condition by hav- ing local of their own, This they have formed, and want it represented in the Federation. ae ‘The colored people of Durham have ten drug stores representing an invest: ment of §25,000. ~ One of the remarkable colored women of the national capital has just died at her home, 603 F stre:t, Washington, D ©, in the person of Julia Hanson, bet ter known as ‘Aunt Julia.” Mrs. Han son accumulated property of considers. ble value in the center of the city and ‘was repnted to be the wealthiest colored woman in that city. Several years ago she gave $10 000 to the church of the Sacred Heart, at Mount Pleasant, and her other benefactions have been nu: merous. She was 98 years old anda native of Benedict, Charles county, Maryland, having been born a slave in 1804. ‘The records of Charles county show that she was granted her freedom by the will of Humphrey Barnes in 1823, at which time she was 19 years old. She was known as Julia Griadall, bav- ing been the daughter of Win Grindall, who married a slave of Indian extrac: poy es frees — . ae, | (| ye GG iN $4 <S \ Zp L E \ Zh bade fl NN Cian, | /_f 9 Vs HARRY MOUTEN Organizer Negro Base Ball League, alec Manager Abbeville, La.. Team. ‘Will Organize a Negro League. There will be a base ball convention held at New Iberla La , Oot. 29-Nov. 1, to organize a Southern Colored League to include elght cities which were de tirmined upon as follows: Alberville, La, Harry Monten, manager; Bean: mont, Tex., James Hamilton manager; Crowley La, Julis Knffman; Houma. La., Charles Johnson; Morgan City La., John Lewis; New Ibert, Willie Oliver Lafayette, La , Chas. McCormick Mr Monten whose out appears in this iseut will preside over the conyention. He is aleo the organizer. ‘wea A Bed Arm. Chicago, Oct., 9.—he fight here to- night between Frank Childs and Joe Wolcott, was declared ‘no contest” af. ter two anda half rounds of fighting and Wolcott's share of the purse was donated to charity. Wolcott claimed that he was unable to coutinue fighting owing to an injury to his left arm. I looked very much as if he deliberately quit under punishment. During tne first two rounds Wolcott had a shade the better of the work. Childs allowed Wolcott to land re peatedly without making any effort. tc fight back. Chilis changed his tactic: in the third and forced the fighting He had little trouble in locating Wol cott and landed three straight rights in successloh to the latter's stomach. The blows weakened Wolcott perceptibly and Child's was assuming a decided lead, when his opponent suddenly dis covered that his arm was useless and asked the referee to stop hostilities, The referee ordered Woleott to continne fighting but the pugilist declined and walked to his corner. The officials of the club belived that Wolcott was “fak. ing” and announced that his share of the purse would be given to any chari table institution that Referee George Siler chould name. & Waliehitnt Basie, Paducah, Ky. Special—A delightful box party was given at the Husband street CM E. chnrch Monday evening Mrs Ewing Lee, of Paris, Tenn., is the guest of Mrs, Thos Briggs. Mrs, Thos. Briggs and Mrs. Wm. Dawson made a fiying trip to Falton on the 28th ult Dr. Wm H. Nelson one of our leading physicians has been invited to address the medical aseociation of St. Louis ‘Mo and has accepted His eubject will be'‘Malarial fever.” Little Miss Ella Covington gave a birthday party on the afternoon of the 22rd ult. Rev G. Barks is slowly fcoproving. Mrs, L. James is visiting in Florence Ala. Mre. Mamie Smith hes retarned from a so- journ at Dawson Springs. Mrs. Anna price reports a pleasant vieit at Mem- phis recently. Mrs Anna Crisp, of ‘Trenton, Tenn. fs the euest of her ‘son David on 8. 6th street, Rev. S. W. ‘Warren preached two splendid sermons ‘at the Washington church on the 28th ult. Rey. Dr. 8 RB Reld and wife were attending the conference of the A. M. E Church last week. Perry McFadden has returned froma pleasant visit to Memphis. A. L. Logan was in the city thie week visiting his mother and sis ter. Mre, Jas Dnify bas recovered from a protracted illners. Mrs A. W. Wat kins is up after a serious illness. Goto Warren's residence for a good meal. Mrs Molly Cole left Monday for St. Louis on avisit Geo E. Marshall is preparing to spring @ surprise on the public Silas Lott was on the sick list a few days last week. Mre. J. W. Moore has returned from Chicago. Everybody get the Freeman only 5c. Wm. Grant has a firet-claes restaurant on 7th and ae age co ee Southern News, Tampa, Fla., Special. —Prof. Ross wishes bis old friends to know that be is yet alive and doing well. The aweet- est story ever told is told in next isene of The Freeman. Get a copy from Jobn D. Clair, 7001 4th avenue, Allen's Temple is doing good business for Tsm- pa, having called five sinners to repen- tence in one week. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. eee Mrs. J. Leonard Branham, formerly Mrs Allce Brown of this city, has pur- chased house and lot, 1005 and 1007 Coe street. Mrs. Lillie Fisher and her daughter. Zneobia. from Denver, Col, are in the city visiting her sister, Miss Lizzie Sweeney. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Taylor entertain- ed Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mre. Gray Luous and Mrs. Hayes of Chicago. ‘Mrs, Lnoretia Knox, accompanied by Mre. J. N. Shelton and daughter, Mar- ion, spent Sunday in Louisville, visiting her parents ‘Mre, Levia Jordan, after pleasant stay of several .weeks in the city vieit- ing relatives and friends, returned to her home in Louisville. Mrs. Kathryne Armistead and baby, after visiting her parents in this city for several weeks, returned to her home in Henderson, Ky., last week. A large andience was present at Allen Chapel Sunday afternoon to hear the address of Mr. J. B Moreland, Interne- tional secretary of the Y. M.O. A. Isabella Horton, the girl evangelist, preached at Bethel church Sunday aftermoon. She also preached at the Second Baptist church Wednesday even- ing. Charles Young visited a few days last week in the city and left Sunday night for Chicago. After spending nis vaca- tion he will return to his home in Louis- ville, Ky. The Y. M ©. A. gave an informal re ception in honor of J. E Moreland, the International Secretary of the Y. M C A, and H L. Scott of Africa on Thars- day evening. George L. Knox delivered an address at Noblesville Thursday evening, Oct 2d, to the reunionof the 57th Regiment. His subject was “The Progress of the American Negro.” Rev. Dr. J. M. Riddle, of Colambus, ©., distriot secretary of the National Baptist publishing house, at Nashville, ‘Tenn , preached at Corinthian Baptist church last Sunday. Mecers. James N, Shelton, W, E White, W. H. Baxter, W. W. Walden and Joseph Jobneon, representing the Odd Fellows’ Lodges in this city. are attending the sessions of the B. M. C., at New Haven, Conn , this week, Mrs. J. Leonard Branham, who has been spending the summer at Saratoga, N.Y, and Sheepshead Bay, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Edward MoClel- Jan,'363 W. 14th etreet. She will leave for her home in Memphis, Tenn., next week. Bishop Grant announced last Sunday morning at service at Bethel A. M. B. church, the appointment of Rev. Jas M. Townsend, of Alien Temple, Colum- ue, 0, to succeed Rey R. R. Downs as pastor of Bethel. Rev Downs as sumes charge of church vacated by Haw. Sawer: | BUSINESS INTERESTS. ‘Mrs. H, H. Knight, the only colored millinery avd dreeemaker in the city, 418 Indiana avenue, 20-98 Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Mrs.j N. A, Smoothers, 515 Indiana avenue, has good lodging roome, good meals and lunch served at all hours; Also ice cream parlor. im 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. Callon us, ‘The Eclipse Coal Co., 430 Indiana ave nue, Phone 989. £20.6tw Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 F. Ohio street. ‘Trons: ers, $5 up; suits $18 up. He is now showing an excellent line of imported goods for fall and winter wear, Cor- rect styles; moderate prices; fit’ guar- anteed. Old phone 4121 red. am tani ec Ohaiiinee: Harvey Obed Bean, formerly a school boy of School No 24, has issued a chal- lenge, claiming to be the champion foot racer-of the State of Obio. He is will- ing to race any colored boy for a purse for long distance—one mile. Under the athletic nme of Harvey Hoy young Bean issues his challenge. He is now 18 years old, and claims that it was among the boys of School No 24 that he first found ont that he could ran. The race he expects to work up will be for the championship of the State of Indiana. He is very anxious to meet those he met s few years ago and all other comers Mr Bean fs particularly anxious to have the boys know of his accomplishments aa an athlete. His present address is 1211 South 17th street, Springfield, Ill. Facts Worth Knowing. 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Griffin died at Laurel on the 30th ult.,and was buried at Enterprise on the ist. Quite a number of persons from this city attended the foneral Rev. L. 8. Lee, of New Hope Baptist church, has returned to the city after 8 week's absence on business. N, D. Tay- lay left on the 30th to attend Tougaloo University. Rev. C, L. Harris has re turned to the city, after an extended trip through the East, Mrs. Eddie Washington, of Jackson, is visiting in the city. Rey. N Winston left for Lumberton on the Sth. Miss Alice Snowden was in the city last week look ing after her school Walter Blsck left on the 4th for Washington D. C to attend the Dental school of Howard University. Wesley Moore went to Hattieburg on the 5th to visit his son. Misses 8 A Davis and Mahala ( halk left on the 5th for their country ¢chools Mrs Maggie Sumpter has been visiting ber many friends in the country, and will be absent several weeks. John W. Harris and W. A. 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This naturally led to considerable correspondence in the famous metropolitan journal, which in turn created much discussion among hotel men and restaurant keepers in that city, as well as in all the other large cities of this country. One New Yorker, who evidently expressed the tone of many fellas was gave vent to the following declaration: "If your contributors have not already settled the tip question allow me to inquire when the custom was imported, and why? England is conservative and makes changes only in urgent cases. The pernicious habit of tips is recognized as one of the questions demanding urgency, and a strong effort is making to throw it off. One of the best of our restaurants has acceded to the demand and posted notices. 'No gratitudes allowed.' Others are following. The clubs forbid them. If one would study its banable effects upon many independence, let him note the cringing spirit on the continent, from the Paris gentleman who gives information with a cry for a tip in his voice to the starv- BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world, renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be beautiful. Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and eatsrange her in the medium who can exceed her in her startling readiness to present and future event in one's life. Remembr her, she will not, for any price, flatter you yet. She can accurately describe missing friends, encounters, change in business, journeys, lawsuits contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable or good or bad, she withholds nothing. MRS. 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Hourly to m. to 9 p.m. All letters must conform to 246 W. 31st St., New York Cltv. shortly after this incident that Noah made his famous bon mot about Ham and Eggs, the exact wording of which escapes us, but which was often recounted at the old settlers' dinners in the vicinity of Mount Ararat.—Minneapolis Journal. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman can be found at D. C. Hills' grocery store. Monroe, La., every Saturday. The Freeman, as admitted by all Negro William Hampton is second waiter at the McLure and has proved very satisfactory. The summer hotels are closing and the chickens are coming home rapidly to roost. Nine of the best and most reliable waiters of the Windsor under Headwalt Jefferson Woods walked out Thursday evening, leaving only about three to wait table for some simple thing. I do not know just what or really understand. W. F. Cozart, at present headwaiter of the Hot Sulphur Wells hotel, Hot Sulphur Wells, near San Antonio, Tex., and founder and former president of the Head and Second Walters' National Benefit Association, is given a brief write up in the last issue of the Colored American, published at Washington, D.C. An engraving of his Cozart occupies about a quarter of the title page of this issue of the American. C W. D. Mayer writes that he is holding his own at the Commercial Club. Minneapolis, Minn., and The Freeman is a welcome visitor every Saturday B F. Linsey, my second waiter, resigned to go south; and was succeeded by Frank Baxter October 1. Proprietor Potts of the Stanton house, Chattanooga, Tenn., has put colored boys in his dining room, succeeding girl waiters. Mr. Potts was formerly manager of the Burnett house, Cincinnati. J. W. Eubanks has resigned the head-water's position at the Galt house, Louisville, Ky., where he broke all record by remaining at the Galt six years. After a successful season Mr Charles Saunders closed Hotel Iroquois and is now in St. Paul, Minn. ing sycophant who seized the prow of your gondola in Venice. Bad as the effect is on young men, what excuse is there for the liberty given the libertine for fostering gratitudes upon girl waiters, often in half-suggestive sums? Are not the avenues to misery already sufficiently wide? Are we becoming a nation of stomachs? Then why do we practically confine gratutions fees to those who feed us? Are they alone underpaid? How about those photographed in the 'Song of the Shirt?' The locomotive engineer supports a larger family and lays us under larger tribute. He suffers all kinds of weather and so jealously does he stand guard over our safety that we sleep in his wake without sense of peril. If there are nabobs who wish to persist in this foreign custom, so described in the place of its origin, they will find a field for its indulgence, but let the people who respect themselves and who would foster self-respect in others decline to follow such a fad of enslavement and, if necessary, patronize only those houses where tips are disallowed." There are two sides to every question Let the waiters be heard from first. The narrator has heard discussions of this matter among survivors of nearly every prominent hotel, and some of them have used strong arguments in bearth of the tipping practice, claiming that not they, but hotel proprietors, are to blame for the evil, if evil it is, which they do not admit. Careful in- quiry reveals the fact that waiters in the very best hotels are paid from $15 to $20 a month, leaders among them who are known as "captains," receive the magnificent salary of $30 a month. These are the rates paid at high class places. Now, how in the name of all that is good and holy can these men, most of whom have wives and children to support, live upon such wages? There is no unduly harsh criticism of hotel proprietors intended by this reveal- ation and reflection. They are simply following a common custom and the result is that not the waiters, but the patrons of these establishments, are made the victims. Said one of the most intelligent members of this class, to whom the complaint of the New York-r was shown: "I believe in the tuping system, because otherwise we waiters and our families would lack for food and clothing. I'm paid a larger salary per month than most men of my class, because in this hotel there is a system of gradation in monthly wages fixed by each man's duration of service. Yet, if I had not been bred to this condition of life, I would thank my stars to be able to escape from it. I frequently languish to myself when I hear people who do not know what they are talking about, speak of the hardships to which motormen and trolley conductors are subjected. I would gladly exchange places with them at any time. They receive $2 a day. I'm paid far less than $1 a day, and if the difference is made up in tips 1 am fortunate. That New Yorker asks why locomotive engineers should not be paid tips. They are, frequently. But apart from that fact, they receive monthly salaries ranging from $125 to $150. Even locomotive firemen, who cannot surely be called skilled laborers, receive $80 a month, and I am sure that it requires much more ability to properly serve a dinner with the knowledge that a gentleman demands than to shovel coal. Yet waiters—the very best of waiters—are paid in a vast majority of instances, not more than $20 per month. Who can claim that this is right? Who, under the circumstances, when extra care has been given to the conduct of his meals, can fairly object to paying a small fee for the extra attention of which he has been made the recipient?" This is the waiters' side of the story.— From Seen and Heard "The American Colored Waiter." From the hotel Monlyt Press has just been issued a little booklet with the above title, the author of which is John B. Goins, a well-known colored headwaiter. The booklet has about one hundred pages, is bound in soft morocco, and is divided under the various heads relating to service, with intelligent diagrams showing how the table should be set for all sorts of occasions. Like Mr Forrest Cozart's "Walters' Manual," the first book issued by any colored headwaiter, Mr Goins' little book is a credit to himself and his race, and a copy of it should be in the hands of every colored waiter. In fact, every headwaiter would be doing himself, his men and his employer a valuable service by ins sting that every waiter should own not only Mr Cozart's manual, but also Mr. Goins' book. The price is $1, and the book can be ordered in any quantity through the book department of the Hotel World. Hon. Thomas Taggart, ex-Mayor of Indianapolis and proprietor of the Grand Hotel in that city and French Lick Hotel, French Lick Springs, Ind, invited the Stewards National Association to meet at French Lick Springs with the understanding that all members of the association be his special guest, with the assurance in advance that every thing would be done to make their stay agreeable and pleasant. This is characteristic of Tom Taggart, who has a bigger heart than any other man in the State of Indiana Mr Taggart is a great friend to colored people, especially waiters. I might also add that the colored people are also great friends of Mr Taggart as he has been elected mayor of Indianapolis three times by the aid of their vote, notwithstanding that Mr. Taggart is a democrat. If all democrats were like Tom Taggart there would be precious few colored republicans. Origin of Ham and Eggs. When Noah had all the birds corralled in the ark, Shem, Ham and Japhet his three sons, made some famous collections of birds' eggs till Noah found out what they were doing by catching Ham robbing the great auk's nest. It was THE JEFFERSON BAR Any enterprising colored man can make money in St. Louis during the great World's Fair. The field is promising and offers wonderful inducements to men with money to invest. All inquiries along this line will receive immediate attention by sending your communications to the above address. From Wheeling, W. Va. ROBERT GRANT. A Very Pleasant Event Syracuse N. Y., Special.—Mrs. Fred. Carlisle, of 618 E Harrison street, gave a very enjoyable entertainment on the 6th inst. at her home, in honor of Mrs. N. C. John, of Philadelphia. Those present indulged in whist, dancing and music, after which a most elaborate luncheon was served. Rev. James L. Pinn, of Washington, D. C., preached at Bethany Baptist church last Sunday. This church is without a pastor. Holy Baptism was celebrated at St. Phillips P. E. church the 5th inst. News Items from Windy City. Chicago, Ill, Special —Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Lon Washington's restaurant and lunch room, 5528 Lake avenue; phone (blue) 1154. Mrs Long has returned from a two months' trip to Washington, D C, where she has been visiting her relatives Mr Pettits head captain of the bell boys of the Windemere, has returned from a three weeks' visit in Tennessee and Ohio and is looking fine. The public should remember the poor colored people of Chicago and New York City if the coal strike keeps up. 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Fase of measure=solid state, 14 lines to an inco. 272 lines in a column. Special publication in national journal. No advertement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professorial and business cards. Re-enable discount for long time and proper use. Reading prices per line. Special rates on WRITE Urs. Fettered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office. Telephone number 2880 new. SATURDAY, OCT. 18, 1902. OUR FRIENDS The colored voter in Indiana will preserve his political standing if he will walk right up to the polls and put in a ticket for his friends; he knows who they are.—The Freeman. You are ashamed to stand up and tell us in unmistakable English, who, why and when? We confess a degree of denseness on the subject.—The Recorder. No snee; we are not ashamed to acknowledge the political friends of the race on any part of the ground, or at any time, furthermore they were acknowledged time and time again in the very issue of the paper from which the Recorder pinked that quib. It was convenient for the Recorder to be oblivious of the fact as it found it, convenient to be intensely dense as to who the friends of the Negroes are. We do not think there are many in the same boat as that publication. It perhaps would be charitableness in us to insist that it but feigns ignorance with a motive. But would it be charitable to insist that that paper with its large clientele could afford to trifle with their political affections, predisposition or inclination. No; let it be downright density—denseness according to its own language—a horrifying situation. As a leader the Recorder is in doubt as to those who have befriended the race politically. Well, we are not; it was the Republican party, a party born for that above all other purposes—to be friend the Negroes. What it may do in the future, what we may think it is doing now, or what a fraction of it may be doing is not to the purpose. The past is as secure as slavery is dead. Our friends are those that stood for us when we had no political legs, when we had no voice in the direction of our personal well being nor a vote in the interest of our political welfare—civilly dead as 'yesterday's mackeral. It is becoming quite the fad among the thoughtless to treat the matter lightly simply because time has pushed back the events, but the thoughtful will hold us accountable for every vain and idle thought as it pertains to the great changes that has been wrought in the interest of the colored man, and by whom? The Republican party. Write it on the stars! It is the straws that tell the direction of the winds. The statement made by the Recorder was insignificant in appearance, but big with real significance: so big that it should be seized as an occasion to read a lesson to those that are gobbled of speech, but heedless in thought. Were Fort Sumter. Gettysburg and Richmond in vain? Soldiers of the American Republic, ye whose scattered remnants marched so recently through the streets of Washington. did your comrades fall for no purpose? Widows and orphans, sonless and fatherless, you are at least aware of the import of the great struggle that was the author of your woes—A STRUGGLE TO PRESERVE THE UNION, THAT WAS BEING RENT ASUNDER ON THE ROCK—NEGRO SLAVERY The cock may crow thrice or more times, and yet it will not be ours to repudiate the work of the Republican party. In principle it is the same as when John C. Fremont mapped out its empire. The individual may entertain hurtful notions concerning the Negro, small combinations may take exceptions to him, but it is more due to the race question that orders lines than the mere political situation. The race situation causes an ugly political situation, but it cannot be remedied through making our known friends politically helpless. When the condition generally can be improved by voting for the Democrats it should be done. But what is promised from that quarter when a placard in front reads, "Negroes not wanted?" The World, the independent sheet of Democratic proclivities, thinks we have slinked back to the flesh pots of Egypt after having tried to be independent for a season. It is indignant; it attempts to label us whether or no. We feel better when we put on our own collar—WE WILL LABEL IT. Suppose we do or had contended for independent thought or a division of the vote based on principle and not on a peculiary spasm, doesn't there stand the World and the Recorder, faithful to that old saying that politics makes strange bed fellows? What more? Must we all be precipitated in the capacious maw of political unrest? called the STUDENT'S JUBILEE FUND. The president feels that those who are now successful and who once attended the school, owing a great measure of their success to the school, should now look back with favor on the struggling mother of their good fortune. An appeal is made to every living student; it is needless to say that it will be generally heeded, and the great, grand, glorious institution will go marching on as it has been doing for so many Cy Clark, as he is familiarly called, is assuming his share of work in making the county ticket a success. He wants the colored man to feel and know that their support is appreciated. The World is trying to locate us politically. Well, we are still doing business at the old stand. The pass word is "Gop." We will do our own collaring and labeling, see? A NOVEL CONTE (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAPER) "Smashing" at the Exposition grows large audience. Many people are the San Antonio Fair and Exposition ents, keep your children actively The Cup club is soon to entertain ple of the metropolis to one of the date entertainments, and will i receipts thereof in real estate up to erect a hall. All voters should We will join company and make a trio when the Republican party begins to repeal its rich provisions in the Negroes' favor; lifting him to citizenship, when it recalls the latter amendments to the constitution, when it seeks to reinstitute the institution of slavery, when it repudiates Abraham Lincoln's proclamation, when it stands for absolute free trade to the delegation of Europe's hungry hordes, when it stands for a secondary metal on which to predicate a nation's financial status, when it openly and in lawful assembly advocated the Negroes' political emasculation by the means of disfranchisement, when it, in States where it controls in lawful assembly, support 'jim crow car' measures, looking forward to the Negroes' social degradation and civil nonentity, when the shot gun is endorsed by it as the most efficacious judge in "all the realm," and when the placard on the wall reads "Negroes not wanted." NEGROES WANTED. Elsewhere in this issue is an advertisement placed by an English firm of 43 Devonish Chambers, Bishopsgate street, London, England. Colored cotton growers are wanted; practical field hands that know the business Good treatment is guaranteed, also comfortable homes. Here is an opportunity for those who have felt that Africa is the place for the Negro of America. The opposition to emigration schemes has been formidable because opportunities for immediately engaging in profitable work were considered poor. The English company has solved that part of the problem admirably by furnishing homes at once that are guaranteed to be comfortable, which means much in a new country. Bishop Turner to the fore! What have you to say on the Englishmen's proposition? Your dream is fairly realized. This small beginning may cause Africa to blossom as a rose and at the hands of Englishmen. But the South will have something to fear in the move, for may it not mean paralysis to the cotton industries of the South, and may it not impede the spindles and the looms of the North? And may it not be a godsend to teach an over proud sion of the Saxon race that feels to have the Negroes leashed eternally that that God that bade the sun to halt on the plains of Glbeon, the moon over Ajalon, while Joshua battled, can cause a worm to thrash a mountain, can bind up the wounds of a broken nation? The South must do better or she may not only lose her dark handed cotton pickers, but may lose the world as a market for her greatest product. The whip may change hands, and if the Negroes apply it as skillfully and as persistently and as studiously as it has been applied to them there will be some wailing and guashing of teeth that are not their own. The advertisement is ominous, portentious, big with promise, rife with speculation, encouraging, inviting; what will they do with it? Commercial America has something to think about, that is something. The South, the hot bed of racial tribulations, has something to think about besides cussetness The Negroes have something to think about. We are opposed to any wholesale movement to Africa since it has its problems, the same as America, but on a more gigantic scale which will some day cause the universe to tremble as on the resurrection morn. But the call should be heeded as if it were issued to the Anglo Saxons that acknowledge no impediment as master, buffeting the waves following the slanting keel—Greenlands ice mountains, India's coral strands—in the grottos of the sea or on Himalaya's aspiring peak, the eternal abode of light. Colored men must learn to follow the dipping prow, scale mountains and brave the red hot sun as the Saxons. ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE. Elsewhere in this issue will be noted an appeal by Prof. Jos A. Booker, president of the Arkansas Baptist College of Little Rock, who is now rounding out his fifteenth year as the guiding genius of that institution that now claims its own throughout this land President Booker is right when he says the school is not as he found it fifteen years ago: it has grown to magnificent proportions in all respects, but, like most institutions that are not endowed by great wealth, it is hampered by the need of funds. In November at Pine Bluff, the trustees, the convention and the people will make a supreme effort to raise $10,000, the present need of the school In order to insure success the president is calling on all ex-students of the college, no matter where situated, for contributions to the fund: it, in fact, is called the STUDENT'S JUBILEE FUND. The president feels that those who are now successful and who once attended the school, owing a great measure of their success to the school, should now look back with favor on the struggling mother of their good fortune. An appeal is made to every living student; it is needless to say that it will be generally heeded, and the great, grand, glorious institution will go marching on as it has been doing for so many years. President Booker is worthy of the support that will, we think, come to him. It will be a matter of interest to our readers to know that the "illy white" movement recently started in Alabama has run up against a severe jolt in its incipiency. Vaughn, the leader of the movement, was summarily removed from office by President Roosevelt just on the eve of his "illy white" state convention, from which legally elected colored delegates were debarred by guards placed at all the doors, and from the deliberations of which they were excluded. The whole "illy white" aggregation, composed of Wellman, the new "illy white" chairman, Dimmick, the national committeeeman, and Bingham, one of the leaders in the movement, moved on Washington a few days ago clamoring for recognition of their organization and for the appointment of one of their number to succeed Vaughn. Largely at the request of the colored delegates who were excluded by the "illy white" convention, and with the endorsement of the most influential colored people of Alabama, the president has appointed Judge Thomas R. Roulhao to succeed Vaughn. There was no republican of character and prominence in the State not tainted with the "illy white" meanness, and to show his disapproval of the scheme, the president refused to take up with any of them, but instead appointed Roulhao, who is a distinguished citizen of Alabama, and one who has always been an outspoken friend of the race. He is of the same type as Judge Thomas G. Jones, recently appointed United States Judge by President Roosevelt, who opposed the disfranchising features of the recently adopted Alabama constitution; has stood up always for justice to our people, and is worth more to the Negroes of Alabama than all the "illy white" republicans in the State. The president has at the very beginning of this movement made it distinctly understood that he is in favor of character and respectability as a basis for citizenship rather than color, the test applied by the "illy whites." The Negroes in the North and West threaten to defeat about seventy Republican congressmen in the coming election on account of the attitude of the white Republicans toward the Negroes in North Carolina and Alabama In five States the Negroes hold the balance of power —The Maxton (N. C.) Blade. Well it is a very, very foolish threat if such is the case. But the Blade is in all likelihood misinformed on the subject The North and West, like the South, deplores the condition that further prescribes the Negroes, yet those of those sections would not mend matters by such a manifestation of sympathy. It would certainly jeopardize their own interest and could not help the cause for which they enlisted. Local disturbances call for local treatment. The conditions elsewhere can not be understood unless they are of a big general nature and the principles of which can be generally applied. It would be the height of folly to attempt to defeat Northern Republican congressmen in the interest of the ugly situation. It would be a useless sacrifice—it would not propitiate the gods; it would simply serve to make the conditions harder in the North and West. It is to be hoped that the voters there will not be capable of such a piece of folly, but on the other hand, vote so as to perpetuate a republican congress, which is the author of the prosperous times enjoyed by all J. L. Bishop colored, is the candidate of the socialist party for congress from the fifth congressional district of Indiana. It is said that Mr. Bishop will have the support of the laboring element, and while he may have no hopes of election will make a good showing. Three States, thus far, Maryland, California, have colored candidates for congress, neither of whom are on the Republican or Democratic tickets. The new laboratory of the Meharry Medical College, Walden University, Nashville-, Tenn., was formerly opened October 14. The principal address was by Bishop J. H. Vincent, D D, L L. D The laboratory is an elegant three story brick structure; it will add much to that institution which is already famed throughout the country for its high character. Hon. Jesse Overstreet has made an honorable record as a member of Congress. He is before the people again for consideration, to which he is justly entitled. He has the confidence of those in business and the respect of his associates in Congress. The prosperous times enjoyed by all is the result of those financial policies instituted in Congress by him. Cy Clark, as he is familiarly called, is assuming his share of work in making the county ticket a success. He wants the colored man to feel and know that their support is appreciated. The World is trying to locate us politically. Well, we are still doing business at the old stand. The pass word is "Gop" We will do our own collaring and labeling, see? Charles W. Miller, for Attorney-general, is making a telling campaign for the whole Republican ticket and incidentally for Charles W. Miller. The Recorder needs rarifying owing to its self confessed density as to who are our political friends. "Negroes not wanted" "are these them?" The county ticket includes the legislative ticket, which may be the balance of power in returning Senator Fairbanks to the U. S Senate. The county ticket, as nominated by the Republicans, presents a set of clean, able men; it should be a pleasure to vote for them. "Negroes not wanted" is the banner that hangs on the outer wall of Democracy. There are not any doubt as to who are our political friends. "Negroes not wanted." LARGE BAPTISING NEXT SUNDAY Quiet Home Wedding a Surprise-Society and Personal Notes. Cairo, Ill., Special.—Rev. Knowles will close his revival next Sunday night, the 19th. Everybody is invited to be at the water's edge Sunday at 10 a.m., to witness the largest baptising ever held in southern Illinois. The C. M. E church on Commercial avenue, is conducting a successful revival. It is to be hoped that Eddie Smith will recover from the wound received at the hands of Labon Watkins. Miss Annie Newton, of 312 Twenty-ninth street, is still on the sick list. Mr. Mitchell, who has been employed as head cook at a hotel in Murfreesboro, ill., has returned to his home in this city for the winter. Rev. G. O Griffin, of Greenville, Miss., is conducting a successful meeting at the C. M. E. church. Mrs. Mitchell, of 528 Fourteenth street, was called Clinton, Ky., by the serious illness of a sister. Miss Victoria Grundy, 117 Fortieth street, has returned from Carbondale, Ill. The marriage of Charles Taylor to Miss Mollie Warren, was a surprise to their many friends. It was a quiet home affair, only a few friends being present. The bride and groom are at home to their friends at Twelfth and Walnut streets. Miss Emma Wilkins is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Rogers, 2000 Poplar street. Mr. Lancaster, of Walnut street, has returned from East St. Louis, where he went to visit his wife and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson are the parents of an 8 pound daughter. Mrs. Hurt, of Futrell City, was a guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Eliza Penick, last week. Fred Lipe, of Walnut street, is on the sick list. Mrs. Penick, of 1803 Walnut street, visited in Mound City last week. It has been circulated about the city that Ed Overby's band had dissolved. It is not true; it is only the mad folly of cheap musicians. He is prepared to fill any engagement on short notice. The attractions at the Opera House this week has been liberally patronized. Mrs. Arfetta Miller and daughter, Miss Mand Cook, who have been visiting in St. Louis, have returned home. Miss Winnie Merrion, of Clinton, Ky., is a guest of Mrs. Lillian Yates, 3200 Sycamore street. Mrs. Rev. C. Kelly and son, who have been visiting in St. Louis, have returned home, accompanied by Gust Kelly. Wallace's cisel is billed to show in this city on the 31st. Miss Stella Porter left last Saturday for Nashville, Tenn., to enter Walden University. Mrs Jennie Sneed, of Jackson, Tenn., is the guest of Mrs. Fannie Porter of Twenty-fifth street. The death of Luke Bradshaw, of Twenty ninth street, on the 10th, was a surprise to his many friends. He was buried on Monday at the Cairo cemetery. Mrs. Alice Albrinton, who has been visiting in St. Louis, returned home last week. Wall Lee, a popular fireman of this city, has returned from a 30 days' vacation spent in New Orleans. Mrs. Bette Morton, who has been seriously ill for some weeks, is rapidly improving The Buffalo club has come into popular favor, and is adding new members to the roll weekly. They have leased a swell building for their quarters, and elaborately entertained a number of their friends on the 18th inst. We desire to once more insist upon our patrons that they must be prepared to pay for their paper when it is delivered. The Freewill Baptist and C. M. E. churches are preparing to give a swell reception on Thanksgiving, and invite their many Cairo friends to come out and partake of the great spread. W. M. Futrell has purchased a complete barber's outfit, and invites his many friends to call, for your are "next" Madam McNairdee-Moore Madam McNairdee-Moore This BRUSH FREE! SOMETHING NEW! THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC HAIR BRUSH IT IS GIVEN To introduce our goods Write to NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Dept. "B," Richmond, Va. A NOVEL CONTEST. (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. "Smashing" at the Exposition grounds to a large audience. Many people are going to the San Antonio Fair and Exposition. Parents, keep your children actively at work. The Cup club is soon to entertain the people of the metropolis to one of their up-to-date entertainments, and will invest the receipts thereof in real estate upon which to erect a hall. All voters should register if they expect to vote at the November election. George Jones, Uncle Billy Howard and Pete Read, horsemen with the Betchelor stables, were here at the fair last week. They went from here to San Antonio, thence to New Orleans. The smoker given by Mrs. Charles Jackson, on Sunday afternoon, the 5th inst., in honor of her husband, was a grand affair, and all present had a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Clark, of Waco, has returned home after spending a week in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Minor. Mrs. L. V. McMillon royally entertained a party of ladies at the home of her mother, on the 5th inst. We are prepared to do your job work, such as visiting cards, wedding invitations, business cards, etc., at reasonable prices, Call on J. L. Griffin, 105 Central avenue. Three carriages for sale. See Henry Starks, on Fairmount street. Successful Revival Closed. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—The revival which has been in progress at Visitor's Chapel A. M.E. church, closed last Sunday night, with several souls added to the church. The New Avenue hotel will be finished by January 1st Rev. J. W. Jackson preached an able sermon at Roanoke Baptist church last Sunday morning. Miss Georgia Hudson, who has been ill for some weeks, is much improved. Don't forget quar- Madam McN The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(can) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. With a coat of influence to enable you to be a brave and 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 where there is confusion. Your husband or wife become amore or your sweet heart forsakes you to love and marry you sooner if you will only need 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 think since I called on this lady, he returned young lady says, together and happy. This young lady says, "I call on this lady and 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 excel her advice to business, family and financial trouble. She causes speedy marriage with the one 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 alluring, think you have been witchcrafted so that you spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and 34 states doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, 9th chap. 33d ver: "If this man is not of God he could do nothing. Three parlers so arranged that you meet no friends nor strangers: everything confidant, everything secret, everything night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter MADAM MCNAIRDEE-MOORE has recently married and wishes all to address her as above at her old stand. She certainly is the wonderful woman of the 20th Century. She has made a many heart happy through her wonderderful power. I, for This BRUS THE ELECTRO-MAGNETIC HAIR BRUSH Write to NELSON MANUFA terly conference at Visitor's Chapel A. M. E. church next Sunday. C. L. Fowler is able to be out again after a serious illness Hank Little arrived here last week from St. Louis, for the season. Mrs. Harris has nicely furnished rooms at 114 Walnut street. News of the Week Syracuse, N. Y., Special—Mrs. L. S. Lee, 613 Madison street, gave an excellent reception Tuesday evening, the 8th, in honor of Mrs. N. C. Johns of Philadelphia, who is visiting in this city for two weeks. Among the invited guests present were Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Johns, Mr and Mrs R V Payne, Meadies Fred Carliele, Frank T Pell, Lizzie Anderson George Cotton, Madam Jennings of New York, Miss Talbot, Messrs C Shall, Fred Hall and A C Moore of Ithaca, N. Y. Mrs James Motten of 316 Jefferson street, entertained Mrs N C Johns at tea Friday evening, the 9th. Among the party was Mr and Mrs James Motten, Mr and Mrs N C Johns, Mrs Stevenson, Misses Alice Watt, and Susie Sykes and Mr Moore. Mrs G C Shell gave a farewell whist party on Friday for Mrs Johns, who returned home Monday, October 13. News Items Albany, Ga. Special—Prof. J. L. Murray is gradually improving from an attack of sickness. W. H. Phipps spent several days in Damascus recently with friends. Reva C. M. Jenkins is doing a great work at Damascus. Vacation has closed and all are at work once more. O. C. Clements has recovered from an attack of illness. Mrs. Peggy Brown of Camilla is the guest of her son, Prof. Sylvester Brown, in State street R. C. Thomas spent several days in Atlanta on business. The Supreme Circle of Georgia met here Oct. 1 to 6. The Brown brothers returned from New York recently. They report a pleasant trip. airdee-Moore one, as one in the midst, My heart sacked 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 a letter, and she sends me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly. A LADY of New Iberia, Ia. WRITE HER AT ONCE FOR ALL INFORMATION There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palpitant 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 else can afford. 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Norz-Professionalists and others should bear in mind the difference between the states and Canada, must be prepared, otherwise they are not forwarded. 471.2mm NOTICE..Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Coates, Miss Beatrice Carter, Nancy Henry, Mrs. Marion Middle, Miss Ida Brister, Miss Grace Dixon, Mrs. Carrie Francis, Belle Fernandez, Mrs J F Hyer, Mrs Eliza Hyer, Mrs May Hall Mrs. Georgia Henry, Mrs. Marion Knidle, Flora Kinney, Miss Bessie L Proctor, Miss Jessie Smith, George Smith, Miss Hattie Tyner, Miss Jessie McCarver, Alberta GENTLEMEN S LIST Anderson, Ed. L. A. Ann, D. Barnett, Richard Bannis, Billy Beattett, Briggs Bostwick, G. W. Blarow, Larry Brewer, Pearl Brown, Richard Burtton, S. E. Copper, C. Ethel, Ethel Chattens and Pettt Cissel and Mines Chatman, C. Christian Dresen, A. H. Etty W. C. Foster, S. B Floyd, Paul C. Fletcher, M. Fetcher, M. Cissel Cora George, J. E. Geyor, Perry Goodall, Harvey Gooder, Harvey Harris, Geo C Holle, W. B. Heater, Edward Harris, Redford Hughes, Ed Kirkpatrick, Will Hutchins, A. R. Horace, Geo. Housely, G. W. Hockley, G. W. Jones, James Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Bud Jordan, J. Johnson, C. J. King, Eugene Lacy, James Kitchie, M. T. Bobby, Kennedy, A. O. Lewis, Wm. Moppin, Pearl Mason, Chira McKissick Standford McKissick-ick & Jones Osmond, C. P. Parker, Chas. R. Panner, Dr. Payne, Major B. F. Perkins, U. Perrin, Sydney Powell, Clarence Prite, J. W Prette, Wm. Robinson, Erb Robinson, Buddle Stevens Augustus Steward, V. Miller Sherman, James E, Smith L. Tucker, James B. Tanner, V. Miller Fosters, Thomas, E. Tribble, Andrew Van Slack, Henry Vale, Valerie Wright, L. J. K. Walker, Frank Watts, A. Wilson, Lewis 1902 -ROUTE- BLACK PATTY TROUROADROUS. (Voelekel & Nolan) Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 20; Belma, II; Demopolis, II; Columbus, Miss., 24 West Pt. II. "A HONOLUOON COO" (Shayne Roberts & Gillen) Anderson Ind. Oct. 29; Richmond 21-22; Columbus, II. A RABBET'S Foot COMEDY Co.—Charleston, S. C. Oct. 20; Savannah Ga., 23-3; Brunswick, 24; Way Cross 25. P. G. LOWBURY'S CONNECT BAND (4 Paw Sells P. G. LOWBURY'S CONNECT BAND (4 Paw Sells W. A. MARAH'S MINSTREILS (WESTERN-Jack Marah Mgr.)—Tulso Ind. Tet., Oct. 20; Vanita. 21; Claremore Yates Center 25. W. A. MARAH'S MINSTREILS (NORTHERN)—Tracy, Min. Oct. 22; St James 14; Windsor 15; Worthington, 16; Sibley Ia, 15; Ponca Neb. 19. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIAS T. J. Culligan, Manager:—Atchison Kan. Oct. 25. BIG MINSTREIL FESTIVAL. (Rusco & Holland, Mexia Tex., Oct. 13; Marlin 14; McGregor, 15. San Angelo. Tex., Oct. 20. THE HOTTEN COOK IN DINEN—Pittsburgh Kan. Oct. 13; Wier City 14; Coffeyville, 15. Winfield 16; Guthrie Oak, 18. BOOAN & McCLAIN'S "SMART SET"—Philadelphia Pa. Oct. 19-25. Sol Tibbs sends regards to all the performers. * * * The Meredith Sisters are booked to appear in twelve performances on the high-class vaudeville bill at the Grand next week. --- Skinner Harris, stage manager of Gideon a Minstrels met his old time friend Ray Trusty, Oct., 5 at Omaha. They had an enjoyable time. Desdunes & Harris send regards to Napoleon Johnson, S. H. Dudley, the Campbell Bros. and all friends in the profession. --- Frank Clermont, cornetist sends regards to Cooper, Lacy, Dick Thomas and the friends with the Nos. 1 and 2 of the Georgia Minstrels. My address is 129 W 27th street New York City. --- Mrs. Etta Miner Clermont, the recog- nized d sonbrette who made "Ain't Dat a Shame" famous, closed at the Harlem Casino Sunday night and opened Monday evening at the Madison Squares Treatre. Oct. 6th to the 18th. --- Notes from the "A Rabbit Foot" company: Business continues good Everything is working like machinery and everybody is satisfied. A Rabbit Foot is a general by-word all over the South. We are now heading toward the land of flowers. Regards to all. ... Mrs. Marsh Craig left her home in Chicago, Oct. 11. to join her husband with the Williams & Walker company. She was highly entertained on the evening of the 10th and received a number of presents. Among those present were Mrs E. E. Kelly, of Cincinnati; Mrs Nellie Conway, Lena Ill, Louis Kenon, New Orleans La; William Louis, San Francisco, Cal. and Charley Neil, Santa Clara Cuba. --- Billy Johnson and wife write to let their many friends know of their whereabouts - We closed with the Rabbit Foot company in Birmingham Ala, on account of Mrs Johnson's illness. While there we had the pleasure of meeting many of our professional friends. Oct. 7. we meet P. G. Lowery, and attended the show. Mr. Lowery made things very pleasant. The band played a few selections for us and P. G. made a big hit with the people by playing his favorite solo. We are now enroute with the Mahara Minstrels and send regards to J. Ed. Green and wife. The Breckenridge Jubilee Singers is making good at Mt. Sterling, Ky. The Blacks, Perry and Leona, are still big favorites in their sketch, "The Grub Pan," and Leona takes three and four encores singing "My Loo Loo Loo" Nettie Jones our dashing soubrette is the talk of the town. Crittle Burks is making good and Nelle Price takes the house by storm. Steve Breckenridge, monologist is getting his and sends regards to Andy Quinn, George Temple Garland and Goff. ```markdown ``` Mallory Bros. & Brooks and Miss Grace Halliday are with the Fernberg stock company (white) and are receiving each notices as the following: "It is seldom that two persons make such a decided hit with their first appearance as did Frank Mallory and Grace Halliday. The audience was quick to perceive that good work was coming from them and it was not disappointed. In their character roles and specialties they made good, Miss Halliday receiving a decided ovation in her songs. The Mallory Bros. and Mazie Brooks, musical experts, are the best that have ever appeared in the local playhouse with a repertoire company. They were recalled several times. Their act is worth twice the admission and will prove a great drawing card during the week. --- The Buffalo Review has the following to say of the appearance of Cole & Johnson at Shea's Garden Theatre—"A great ovation was accorded Cole and Johnson yesterday afternoon and last night. They do not appear as topliners but the men who did the music of the "Beauty and the Beast" have finished "Bluebeard," wrote "My Castle on the Nile" and are famous for "I Dreamed I was the King of Spain" could not fail to make a hit when they appeared in ten of their own songs. They were good as any "white folks;" as dignified old time stars and work well to gether. Rosamond Johnson has a fine baritone voice and plays the piano with rare skill. --- Notes from the Allen's Minstrels showed to crowded houses two days in Mobile, Ala., and Chas. Rue, Jas Fernando and Gus Stevens were royally entertained by Miss Hazel Perry ex-schrotte, together with her two chorus Misses, Francis Brown and Emma Marshall. We also met Mr. Sam Brown. Sam Brown says "Hello, Henry Troy." Eazel Perry wants to hear from Mable Johnson and Jessie Thomas. James Fernando wants to hear from Flora Nelson of Dallas and says, "Hello, Francis Brown. Wm. Grant sends regards to Nathan Wilkins. Prof. McCamon sends regards to A. R. Butchins. F. F. Viccas sends regards to Amant. Wame Wise is on the sick list. Wm. Benbow sends regards to his brother and sister. Well, Bob Kitchen, you are a long time talking. Notes from the Southern Carnival company — 'During our week in Parsons the weather was fine and business over the average. All the shows reportmuch success and the Parson's press leads its praise of all the shows but the "Old Plantation" still leads them all as the favorite show of the carnival and the question is asked how can they put up such a strong show and only charge ten cents Charley Holman joined us last week and sends regards to Prof. Wm Blus and his band; the country girl from Stubenville. Honolulu Coon company, the Forepaugh-Sells push (including my nephew) and all friends. Bob Henderson says to R. M. Camon and Sam Johnson, "Wake up!" Hello, A.R. Hutchins. Hi Henry, why don't you write. ... St. Louis, Mo. notes:—Monday evening, Oct. 6. I was called to witness what is known as Westley Linton's Celebrated Minetrais, a local talent affair staged by the Dorsey Bros. It was at the average of local entertainment and was enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. Lemley is well known to the professional world as Jas. Dorsey, who in season '66 7 was with the Rusco & Holland's Georgias. I was visited by Ollie Shelton of Martin's U. T. C. company who said they had the best company on the road. Mr. Richard D Barrett is to put out a Jubilee Company from here. Everybody (here) looks to his success. Regards to all friends and Buffaloes. S. J. Patterson. Oriental Club, 1622 Chestnut street St. Louis, Mo. --- Notes from P. G. Lowyer's Concert Band and Vaudeville Co.-P. G. Lowyer was met by the four links of pleasure at Anniston, Ala., consisting of Ellis West. James Thompson, Edward Echols and Julius Walker. We had the pleasure of meeting the Black Patti company at Athens Ga., quite a number of them visiting our car among them being Misses Emma Thomson, May Lang Bessie Gillam, Nettle Lewis, Laura Bailey, Stella Mitchell, Messrs Bobby Kemp, Leslie Triplett and James Worle. Miss Essie Williams entertained the company at her home in Greenville S.C. Albert Edwards keeps em laughingsing, "My Castle on the Nile." Mr. W. C. Sweatnam, clarionetist is planning a pleasure trip to visit friends at St Louis Mo. Prentis Oliver is still making a hit singing, "I'm Going to Leave." J. L. Jones expects to visit at Columbus O., shortly. F. B. Woods is arranging "A Breeze From Alabama" r P. G. Lowery's concert band. Arthur L. Prince would like to hear from Sam Johnson. H Clark would like to hear from John W. mobley. Mr. Irvin met a good many friends at Atlanta, Ga. The waiters are getting along nicely. The boys all sends regards to Frank Sloan Little Henry Lee, the colored candy butcher is singing "My Lady Hottentot." --- Napoleon Johnson writes from the Big Minstrel Festival: "We played Naviota Tex. my birth place, on the 9th and although I was quite small when my parents moved up North, I met a number of people who knew me and to say I had a fine time would be putting it mild. Clarence Powell, the funny fellow with the big mouth sprung quite a surprise on the boys in Houston when he came on for the night. He wore a $50.00 diamond brouch pin. Dude Kelley also wore a $300 diamond ring. Now that the ball has started, who will be the next. Ed Harris. lyric tenor, closed in Mexia Texas on the 16th. Mrs. Kersands is proud to state that her sister Miss Maggie Fernandez left on the 5th for New Orleans University. Since finishing the English course this year she will take up classics and at the close of the term will complete her musical course. Next year Mrs. Kersands intends sending her to one of the leading conservatories S H Dudley. the lone star comedian and the genial stage manager sends regards to Bert Williams Marion Townsend and friends Campbell Bros., send regards to Gideon's Minstrels. --- Notes from the "A Honolulu Coon Co."—All are well at this writing and business still continues good. Everybody seems to think the name "A Honolulu Coon" is lucky. The Hawaiian quartette composed of Miss Sadie Citizen, Miss Norena West, Mrs. Mamte Garland Clements and Mrs. Laura Prampi, deserves the highest praise for their phenomenal success being compelled to respond to three and four encores each performance Walter Hillard also must be looked upon as a deeming feature, the way he renders in his wonderful tenor voice, "A Little Boy in Blue" and others to repeated encores at each performance. He is well liked by all. Miss Georgia Dobbs and company are doing some excellent work judging from the applause received at each performance. The company is noted for its good singing whose credit it must go to Frank Clemens, our vocal director. J. Turner Wall sends regards to Harry Eaton, Tom McIntosh and all friends. ```markdown ``` Miss Alberta H. Ormes. Miss Ormes, whose cut accompanies this article, comes originally from Cleveland, O. She has accomplished much good and achieved an appreciable amount of success since her initial bow before the footlights and is now trav eling with the "Sons of Ham" a musical comedy in which Williams & Walker starred last season and in which Dan Avery and Charles Hart are meeting with success this year. Miss Ormes is fair to look upon and adds to the beauty of the Avery & Hart aggregation in such a way as to make it a positive character. --- Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstries — We have made our Western tour for this season with much success both financially and professionally. We regret very much though that we could not have spent our winter west of the Rockies as we now have a fear of the frost and snow and already we have met with some of it; Cheyenne and Denver being very cold with plenty of snow. We have lots of stochness throughout the company. Walter A. A. Dixon our tenor soloist, has not been able to appear on the stage the last three or four nights. James P. Jones closed in Denver to accept a more profitable position. St. Louis, Mo James Gillam, cornetist and Simmons clarinetist joined in Elsworth Kan. We expect tour or five more good people on in a few days. The press of Denver unanimously praised our show. The entire company sends regards to Geo A. Swan Henry Graves and R L Willson Boys write to any of us. We are certainly glad to hear from you. Thy old reliables Cooper and Jackson, extend regards to James P. Jones and says we still have a treasure and respect him in the same old way. Regards to John Adams of St. Louis, Mo --- J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City:—'Quite a number of the profession were in the Metropolis the early part of last week. Williams and Walker and their big company were the attraction last week at the Grand Opera House, Brooklyn, where they presented their new musical comedy, "In Dahomey," to large and appreciative audiences. Several changes have been made in the production since the opening and everything is now running smoothly. They are appearing this week at the Folly Theatre, (Williamsburgh) Brooklyn, afterwhich they will fill a week's engagement at the Grand Opera House, New York.—Dan E and Minnie Washington, sketch artists, were a pronounced hit on the big vandelle bill Oct. 5th at the Lyceum Theatre, Brooklyn. They were also big favorites Sunday night at the Atlantic Garden.—Ida and Wesley Hill champion cake-walk whirlers, have closed with the Black Pattie Trouba- doures and are in town. They were on the bill at Daly's Casino, Brooklyn, last Saturday. Quite a number of the talent and critics visited Hoboken n. N. J. the early part of the week to witness the performances of the Hogan & McClain company who were filling an engagement at Sanilakos Theatre. While their opinions differed considerably concerning the story or plot, of 'Enchantment' they all agree that they saw and enjoyed much good singing, pretty faces elegant costumes and beautiful scenery. The company will appear in New York at an early date. The Sawyer-Da'is trio were at Huber's Museum last week. Larkins and Patterson, who will star this season in "A Trip to the Jungles," are in the city. Mr. Larkins announces that everything is running smoothly for their opening which will occur on the 27th inst. People for this organization are being booked by Sawyer & Davis' Afro-American Amusement Bureau. After several weeks of unentiring effort Tom Logan's Metropolitan Stock company has been organized. They left Friday afternoon for Savannah Ga., where they will open for an indefinite period at the Grand Central Palace Theatre. Among those with the company are the following well known people: Billy Bradley, Grace Hoyt, the Scott's sketch team; Bailey B. Alston and Tom Logan - Bailey B. Alley, Al and Jennit - were big favorites last week at Bushwick Musio Hall. Brooklyn, they are fling an engagement this week at the Howard, Boston. Messa Fuller has returned to the city from the Johnson & Dean are at Keith's Union Square Theatre this week. Clarence Bowen and Ada Mickey left last week to join Stetson's "U. T. C." company - "Kid" Williams is in the city having closed with "In Old Kentucky." - Rastus & Banks were strong cards at Kleith's Union Square Theatre last week. They are booked over the剧院 last week. They are one of the few teams, black or white, that have jumped from the Proctor houses in this city to Kleith's. The Norris' were at the Atlantic Garden last week - Chas S. Sager. the clever stage director of Hart & Avery's 'Sons of Ham,' company was in the city Wednesday of last week enroute to White Plains N. Y. He states that the show is doing nicely - Information has been received here that the Smart & Williams' Octoronors stranded in Boston last week. Cause, bad business - John Edwards, better known as "Shine" an Indianapolis boy, is with Hart & Avery's, "Sons of Ham" company. Lombardo & Chiryon's Georgia Mindrels are rehearsing here under the direction of the clever comedian, Anthur Shephard N. Edmonds. They will open their season at Paterson, N. J. Oct. 27. Frank Clermont will have charge of the brass band. A complete roster of the company will appear later. Frazier & Peterson were on the bill last Sunday night at the Third Avenue Theater - Bob A. Kelley, the clever monologist, will be featured with Lomardo & Chiryon's Georgia Minstrel. Titious remark that Brymma & McPherson, the authors of "Joephine My Joe" and "Tantalizing Eyes," will head a specialty show next season. THE PASSING SHOW. The killing of an unfortunate, unruly elephant in Central Park. New York, a few days ago, and the killing of a man by an elephant whom he had tortured in a circus, a few months ago, are deep illustrations of things that happen in the passing show. Both the small man and the big elephant meet with the inevitable. Man meets death by the elephant. The elephant meets death by man. But the show moves on: it cares nothing about things that come and go. The show itself is unaffected. THE COMING OF COMEDY. THE COMING OF COMEDY. To day we find ourselves within the borders of farce and musical comedy. The days of comedy came creeping in and little did actors suspect the consequences which were to follow. The enlightened age told us we had no equipments for the advancing period of our aspirations; no developed playwrights and only a few actors with sufficient education for the work. When the critic showed his ghastly face like a ghost in the closet at midnight, all the front row of actors woke up to the situation with startling discomfiture. They had "self" in view—not the play—not the results of impressions made on the outside nor how they would affect the future. The writer (and critic) having prepared for the coming time, in advance of the thoughtless actors, became at once an eyesore to those in the ascendancy who lack of wisdom; those of autocratic tendencies who would rather fill an elephants grave than listen to one who knowing the traditions of the stage reviews the play from the outside and passes judgement on its author and the merits of its chief portrayers. Is this not consistent with intelligent reasoning? But the critic is the idol of the people. The public is his only friend and well it may be; for the interest of its amusement welfare is guided by him. The days of comedy are here, the public vanity of its actors becomes a serious study of histrionic reality; for, lo, the newspaper and the critic of emergency, also is here! A DAY OF SACRIFICE. the chief actors of our race in this day and time, are but a sacrifice for the coming generation. The new era is young. The present actors and playwrights are not ready to compete with the requirements of the new branch of work. The potent revelations which the critics inscribe is but a guiding light, a sentiment which no actor is bound to respect or approve of; but the critics views are far reaching and can only be thwarted by the disposition of the public and not by actors. Public opinion is generally more favorable to the critic than the actor and the quicker an actor shows a genial spirit of recognition to advanced criticism the sooner he is discovered to be an intelligent man. The actor's theory of his own desires, as an actor is to march right into favor, without any sacrifice for the sake of others, but in a blaze of glory for himself. This may never be. 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The ignorance which predominates among actors must develop into a preponderance of liberal thought and deep study of things which appeal to their welfare and add to their wisdom. The actor, the critic and the playwright should come closer to gether and be in touch with one another. The "big me and little you" must be swallowed up in the broad field of art and intellectuality in which we are striving. The actors of our race, practically, have a problem of their own to solve among themselves, before they can reasonably expect to educate others in the public performances of legitimate comedy. 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The school's two brickyards, For all these reasons my criticism has been severe, more so than it will need be in the future, now that the eyes of the most important actors have been opened I have no excuse to offer on what I have said about any stage performance of the past I believe it will all have its good results on the productions of the future To the actors who are mad and blind to the facts in my criticism and to their personal friends who may feel hurt at my comments on any stage production are but the infant students of all I have revealed in the "passing show." The life of a popular star actor is a strenuous life, while the lives of people in music and literature is transitory; they all appeal to the world with great favor and much personal flattery. 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The senior class has a membership of 62, and the A middle class, the next highest a membership of nearly 200. The school's two brickyards, continue their output of brick. They furnish all the brick used on the ground and a good many of those used in the vicinity. Notes from Niagara Falls. Nisagara Falls, N. Y., Special—Mrs. Edward Irwin of Atlantic City, who has been visiting in Buffalo and the Falls, left Friday morning, Oct. 10, for New York, where she will spend three weeks. Miss Martha Wilson of 13 Thomas street is ill with typhoid the 99th. Dickerson is left Thursday, the 99th for U.K. and will spend the winter. T. S. Standley will spend time in New York City. Mrs. Turpin, who has been ill at the hospital, is able to be out. Interesting Topics. Mineola, Tex. Special — Great many farmers have fine cane patches this year; there will be plenty of syrup, sweet potatoes and peanuts—only $1.00 per bushel. Harry Brown is a waiter at the Union Hotel. He always reads The Freeman. Mrs. Idwotten reports that all the Smiths are well fed and healthy in town. Prof. R. M. Jones has an excellent fall garden and he is selling its product very cheap George Roever has good lumber. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. FARM AND HOME The peach borer must be dug out of the tree with a knife. Its presence may ways be knot by the chips it leaves while boring into the trees. The tree will not be injured if the cutting is done lengthwise-that is, up and down the bark-but do not cut across the bark unless it cannot be avoided. If the knife blade will not reach the borer use a piece of wire. The majority of trees are destroyed by borers and those who had no experience with the pests or paid no attention to the work of destroying them, attribute the loss of the trees to the "yellows" or some other disease. If several kinds of food are placed before cows they will select the kind first that is most palatable and when satisfied will reject a large portion which may be wasted. When the foods are prepared and made more palatable by the addition of ground grain or hay, straw or fodder there will be less waste. During the winter the object should be to have the animal consume the least desirable foods as a matter of economy, and at the same time give them other foods in connection therewith that will enable the animals to gain, as it should not be satisfactory to have them simply to remain at the same weights. The profit from farming comes in slowly and several years may elapse before the farmer is aware that his farm pays. This is due to the fact that fertility in the soil is cumulative, the results of the first year being but little apparently, though every year thereafter the farm will increase in productive capacity. The system of farm ng practiced will also influence the future of the farm. Where stock is a specialty the results are nearly always excellent and the rotation of crops aids in giving a profit but the largest gains are when the farmer uses fertilizers liberally and gives his attention to the preservation of the manure produced on his farm. The attendant who enters the stable to milk a cow with a pipe in his mouth is not the proper man to perform that duty. Milking should be regarded as the cleanest and most important work on a dairy farm, as milk not only absorbs odors but is also quickly affected by any foreign substance. Lime has been used at some of the experiment stations on land intended for clover with most excellent results. The crops of clover on some plots have increased over one-third in comparison with land that had received no lime. As lime is the cheapest substance that can be applied to land and gives good results on all classes of soil its use should be more general. Hundreds of horses are ruined every year because they are not given water when they require it. There may be regular times for watering but rules cannot safely be made to govern the duty. On warm days, when the horses prespire freely they give off from their bodies large quantities of moisture and should be watered often even if allowed but a small quantity at a time. The young animal pays more than the adult bee because it grows and increases rapidly: the younger the animal the lower the cost of production A pig farrowed in early spring and marketed late in the fall will give a much larger profit than will one kept through the winter There is also a great demand with better prices, for a small carcass a weight not exceeding 150 pounds being preferred to an animal that is heavier. When the crops are gathered from the garden burn the ground over so as to destroy the weeds and seeds. It may then be plowed and seeded to rye if not to late in the season, the rye to be plowed under in the spring. The object should be to avoid having weeds in the garden so as to render the work less difficult during the busy season and if this matter is carefully attended to there will be no weeds to kill in two or three seasons. Of all the fruits the plum is the most likely to overbear. It would do so every year if the curculio did not thin it. As it is, it bears so heavily that it makes a great drain on the vitality of the vitality of the tree and also on its capacity to furnish the mineral elements nec sary to make the seeds. All stone fruits have very large seed in proportion to their p u. 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Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. makes plums rot so badly in the seasons when the trees have set a crop that they are unable to mature. Concentrated Foods. The real value of a farm is its capacity to produce. It is really a storehouse of raw materials which are manufactured into salable products, and may contain a mine of wealth requiring but the labor to bring it to the surface. Every pound of plant food returned to the soil is an investment for the future. In addition to the gain from the feeding stuffs purchased there are crops rich in nitrogen which draw upon the atmosphere through the agency of minute organisms for the supplies of nitrogen, even the roots after the crops are harvested, enriching the soil. The nitrogen gathering plants are few in number but all plants have the power of deriving carbonic acid from the atmosphere and from this comes the fat and starch. The corn plant contain large quantities of fat and starch, but is deficient in mineral matter, while bran, finely meal cotton seed meal and middlings abound largely in the mineral elements. It will, therefore pay the farmer to feed his corn and fodder in connection with the concentrated foods mentioned as he is sure to gain largely in the manure. Estimating nitrogen at 15 cents per pound and 130 pounds in a ton of 2000 pounds, the value of the nitrogen is $19.50 and as the food also contains about $350 worth of potash and phosphoric acid, the value as a fertilizer is $23. In addition it contains about 100 pounds of fat and 500 pounds of starch per ton. This the farmer saves by using it as food although a portion of the nitrogen and mineral matter is appropriated by the animals and sold at a higher price in the forms of milk and meat. An Innocent Man Lynched. Marshfield, Oreg, Special — Since arriving here your representative has made a thorough investigation of the recent lynching of Andy Clark by some of the "best citizens" of this section. Andy Clark, the young man in question, conducted a school of physical culture in Marshfield, and had been keeping company with a white woman. This the masculine portion of the whites concluded to stop and arranged their plans accordingly. Clark was accustomed to take his runs each day about three miles to the mines and back at a certain time in the morning. The conspirators placed a woman near a graveyard on the route traveled by Clark, and also had a doctor secreted near by. When Clark approached the woman screamed and fell, and the doctor rushed to the scene and declared the woman had been raped. Clark protested his innocence, but knowing his helpless condition, made an attempt to escape. He was discovered under the docks by some boys and was shot. He was dead before he was hanged. To the credit of the citizens here it can be said that the lynchers came from another village. The are only six colored men and one colored woman in this community. Interesting Notes. Schenectady, N. Y. Special—Miss B L Hawkins, Miss Sarah Paschol, Miss Minnie Kettles and Miss Mayfield entertained The Freeman representative at the residence of Miss B L Hawkins, Thursday, Oct. 2. The Gleannors had a rousing good time at their last meeting. Miss Emma Price and her amabil sister with Miss Beverly arranged an excellent program Miss M. E Price acted as cashier. Miss Mary Cobbs entertained Mr. and Mrs. Johnson at their residence, No. 5 Union street, Saturday, the 4th. Mr. Woods acted as entertainer. Miss Scott of Johnstown is visiting Mrs. Thomas Ricks of 802 Union street. Rev. Washington has returned from Cocharra. Miss Beneford Viney and Miss Ida Piper are becoming very popular as entertainers; they are both witty and fascinating Miss Florence Jackson says The Freeman is a good paper. There are 150 colored men employed on the street car lines here E D. Caldwell and wife passed through here en route for St. Paul, their future home. All the Caldwells that were not murdered in the riot at Jackson. Miss , are moving to New York. Those that wish The Freeman may subscribe direct from office or see C. C. Caldwell, agent, 1228 Union street. An African Prince Entertained In Kirkland Prince Entertainment. Covington, Ky., Special—Covington entaled ed a real African prince, Famu Chechechi of Nassau, West Africa, last week. He is on a lecture tour. He illustrates his lecture with costumes of his native land, and being a master of African dialects, gives samples of them. He is well educated and quite an entertaining guest and a ready speaker, full of wit and humor, speaking fluently seven different languages and thirty-five dialects. He expresses his belief that the hope of the race will be to put the race in a country to themselves where they can build a Negro government. His lectures are given under the auspices of the Missionary Research Society for the purpose of raising funds to carry an expedition into central West Africa. We had plenty of rain last week, and this week looks between and betwixt Rev. J. S Webb, pastor of the C. M. E church, is getting his ducks in readiness for the conference, and the literary society of said church, conducted by J. C. Campbell, is on the stir. It gave a grand concert on Monday night. the 13th, to help swell the conference funds. News from Georgia Camilla, Ga., Special.-Miss Jessie Redio is visiting Miss Ola Clayton. She is a Liveoak Fla. beauty Mrs. Mary Acree and Mrs. Arnett Clayton left for Atlanta, Ga., on the 8th Among those who went to Albany last week were J. S Sorry, J H Harvey, W M. Wadkins and J. Davies of Camilla. They all met warm reception there. Tom Mathaws has moved across on South Broad street. It is rumored that James Clawton and Miss Jessie Redic of Liveoak, Fla., will be married soon. The good people of Camilla and Pelham were mistaken about Rev Fivcash being in Birmingham disaster. Sam Wilson has bought a new home in the country and enjoys a sweet life on the farm. He is among the leading men of to-day. He also has improved his residence in town Robert Byrd, W C. Cox, B Keys and many others will attend the grand lodge. W S. Robinson was in Albany on Thursday. Albert Thomas and wife spent a few days in Savannah, Ga King Burns is The Freeman's agent here. R C Lamar, J F. Fenlow and S W Wilson will attend the Camilla Baptist Association at Bainbridge, Ga Mrs. Katie Byrd is able to be out again after several days illness. REV J. H. DORSEY'S SERMON AFTER ORDINATION CEREMONIES Overpowering Influence of a Catholic Priest-Question of 'olor Subordinate to a Blessing-A Most Affecting Incident. Editor or of The Freeman. The recent acquisition to the Catholic clergy of the kev. J. H. Dorsey, the Afro-American, ordained to the priesthood at Baltimore, Md., has brought to the surface a very remarkable fact—in the city where the bronze figure of Roger Q. Taney seeks to keep afame the spirit of the doctrine as enunciated by the famous U. S. Supreme Court judge—and that was the eagerness of Baltimoreans to recognize merit. But to facilitate the readers of The Freeman to thoroughly understand this spontaneosity to break away from the traditional ignorance of the past, we quote a paragraph from the Reverend Father's sermon preached after his ordination to a congregation made up mostly of people of the Afro-American persuasion, who said: "Never until the day of ordination did it become so plain to me that a priest of the Catholic church is surrounded with a reverence which is overpowering. I shall never forget the scene after the ceremony was finished. Thousands of people crowded forward to get my blessings. No longer a question whether I was white or colored, rich or poor, learned or ignorant—simply I was a priest, and as such I had a blessing to impart; and the good simple people of all grades, classes and colors, were anxious to kneel and have me place my hands as, yet moist with the holy oils, on their heads in benediction. The most affecting incident of the day was the kneeling before me of an old white-haired priest—eighty years or more of age—and his kissing my hands after I had given him the blessing." Such events may produce a spirit of boastfulness and jubilant exaltation on the part of some individuals, but when we contemplate the many sacrifices and heartaches the Negro has to suffer before he reaches the goal of his ambition, we are sad; yet our dolorous condition now and then have a chance to scintillate with brighter thoughts of the possibilities of the Afro-American in the 20th century. AN AFRO-CATHOLIC. Interesting Items: Battle Creek, Mich., Special.—Mrs. Mary Collins of this city is visiting friends in Detroit, Mich. Miss Beulah Burns and her sister, Golda, were the guests of Mrs. Erma Smith of Kalamazoo. Mich., last week. They reported a very pleasant time. They were highly entertained by Mrs. Mamie Christon and Mrs. Cora Letts of Kalamazoo. Mich. The Post Tavern social club gave their opening ball Thursday evening, Sept. 25, and it was a swell affair. Walter Wilson left for Chicago, ill, after a very pleasant visit here. Mrs Emma Burns entertained on Thursday evening. Sept 35 in honor of Mrs Chas Smith of Kalamazoo. Mich. It is reported that James Mitchell of this city will return from West Baden, Ind., after the 10th of October. The boys all welcome him back. Dversburg Items. Dyersburg, Teen, Special — There was a grand rally at the Methodist church, Sunday, Oct. 5. Rev W M Malse officiated in the morning services. Rev M S. McCauley and others at the 3 o'clock services and Prof C C Lathers our silver tongue orator, officiated at the night services. The total amount taken up during the rally was $7121. There was a grand entertainment given at U. B. F hall on Monday night Oct 6th. Prof C. C Lathers our intelligent young citizen, left on Tuesday, Oct. 7 for Nashville, Tenn., to attend the Walden University to finish the course which he has been engaged in. We hope him good success and prosperity along his line. Little Horace Louis has been on the sick list a few days, but is now some bet er. The young men of Dyersburg have organized among themselves an association to be known as the Young Negro Mens' Association. Success to them in their undertaking. News Notes. Frankfort, Ind. Special. — Messrs. Mitchell and Parker visited friends in Indianapolis on Sunday, the 5th. Rass Brown has returned from the country after a pleasant visit with friends Mrs. Tillie Lundsey and son have returned from Terre Hause, where they visited friends. Rev. Bearden has returned for one more year. The foot ball game on Friday, the 3d, was great and well attended. Miss Blanche Clark has been very slay, but is recovering now. Mrs Mary E Williams is on the sock list Albert W Idle left for Cilacqua on Sunday, the 12th. Fred Brown has gone to Peru for a short stay. Miss Myrtle Parker has left for her school in Bloomington, Ind. Miss Flora May Harper, one our late young lady graduates, is at Bloomington and making great headway in her studies. Frankfort has some of the finest fruit and produce in the State. Read The Freeman and keep posted. Missouri Conference. Moberly, Mo. Special. — The Missouri Stroke Shattered My Nerves. Gave Up Preaching For Two Years. Dr. Miles' Nervine Put Me On Active List. Are you well? Do you sleep well? Do you get up rested, fresh and vigorous? Is your mind clear and active? If not read the following, what another has suffered and recovered? Conference of the A. M. E. church was held here last week, and a very interesting session was reported. Mrs. Casle Thompson. Mrs. Belle Jackson and Mrs. Botts of St. Joseph. Mo., attended the conference. Mrs. Fannie Watts and Mrs. Stableton of Glascow were the guests of Mrs. Albert Stableton. Mrs. Ellen Hicks and Mrs Nancy Deny of Huntsville were guests of Mrs. Amanda Tymony. Miss Ida C. Palmer of Mexico was in the city Sunday, October 5th. General News Items Troy O. Special—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibson have gone to Washington to the G A R. encampment Mrs. Robert Williams also accompanied them Mrs. Kate Streets has left for a few days visit with her daughter of Columbus O. There was an entertainment given in the Elm street M. E church Oct 2 Presiding Elder Ferguson was present. There was a supper given at the Second Baptist church Friday evening Rev Tate of the A M E church preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. The Ladies Home Missionary Society of the Elm street M E church met at the church with a very good attendance Wm. Turner and Miss Mamie Lyons were married Thursday evening at 8 30 p. m. John Hall is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Monten will soon move into their new residence on Jackson street. Doings at Memphis- Memphis. Jenn, Special. William Simpson entertained Mrs Sack of St Paul, Minn. in old English-style at the home of Mrs. Hill 320 South street. They dined at 12 p. m. Mrs Ellena Enell will spend a few days in Mississippi looking after some property. We heard P. G. Lowery was here, and we paid him a visit, but he has another G. S. K. Cannada, our popular taller, was quietly married to Mrs. Taylor. We wish them much success. Jack Given has arrived home from Chicago looking fine. We regret the death of Thomas Williamson Bishop N B. 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THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE the leading college Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1818 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.45 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID: Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly deposits in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and Jid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits in a mountain may be organized in any locality on application,aster, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For training of the young and their development in this there has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department quick benefits from $1.10 to twenty five cents per week and 17.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. Ling to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount take into policies in one or more of the Classes of the members of this degree are devided into Circles and pay to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities and a semi annual cents per year in January and July of each year. Sick leave may be paid from $1.50 to $2.50, while dues range from $7.50 to $14.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Teller, 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 more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fannies pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and death benefits from $1.00 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 degrees. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and fees 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. Q'rterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 30 $ 2 75 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 30 to 35 $ 3 00 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 35 to 40 $ 3 25 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 5 70 $ 1 48 40 to 45 $ 3 50 $ 140 00 $ 70 00 $ 5 79 $ 1 43 45 to 50 $ 3 75 $ 115 00 $ 58 00 $ 6 65 $ 1 66 50 to 55 $ 4 00 $ 90 00 $ 45 00 $ 6 65 $ 1 66 55 to 60 $ 4 25 $ 65 00 $ 83 00 $ 7 60 $ 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Q'teryly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 35 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 65 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS "E" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 25 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 7 75 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 6 00 $ 450 00 $ 225 00 $ 6 25 $ 400 00 $ 200 00 $ 6 50 $ 350 00 $ 175 00 $ 9 50 $ 9 50 $ 9 50 $ 10 40 $ 10 40 $ 11 40 $ 11 40 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 26 to 30 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 80 to 35 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 2 40 85 to 40 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 2 60 40 to 45 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 2 60 40 to 60 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 2 85 50 to 60 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 2 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 12 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 23 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization with regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the tents to $350 the same is made by the organization in wi department. AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 30 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 35 12 00 1000 00 23 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 23 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 Resebuds 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 close the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformer the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1888, and from t the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1888, and from t the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1888, and from t From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,888.00 effected amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of R cash on all checks presented while the majority of o clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the x-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is t, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. H. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital of $100,000.00. The bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1883, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not receive to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were not. In 1889, the bank opened for business in W. Browne an ex-slave of Haddersham county, Ga. The banking house is located at 600 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 located in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent building hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 10 employees under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second st. MERER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATE under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, making establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a mound by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars or accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mayor. It has in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1908; men, runs three delivery wagons, and dances the first. The other stores have been established dince and have the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $221,221, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls, 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. Holmes is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, a.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs a force of sixteen men three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The three stores have been equally as prosperous. The General Manager of the seven stores is Mr. B. J. Doan, headquartered at 808 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 ripping price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The e-book to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class at lowest prices, Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and lays 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 subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with more up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a writing desk to a work desk, and has a class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor of the office. NC 62. N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence collected and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1833, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formations homes for the benefit of the old and decrep memorials the valuable farm known as the Jetham, consisting of 6348 richmond, saucesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and a Adjining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the truth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Ridgectrict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of silly solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chis offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folk* Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634 acres, located near miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of 64,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampton 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, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. Remember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them REV. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. Remember our Advertisers of this paper and patronize them THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Prescribes for a Chronic Case for the Sake of Suffering Humanity. SMALL PILLS. TAKE ONE EVERY HOUR. Allen Smith a white man twenty-five years old assaulted a 11 year old white girl at McGregor Texas recently and was arrested but mysteriously escaped two hours later. This is another miscarriage of the law. The evidence shows that Smith was allowed to escape by the officers. Both Smith and R. L. Buchanan whose daughter was assaulted are prominent citizens of McGregor. There is no mistake in the saying that the lay in the South means one thing for the white and another for the black man. The largest library in the world is the National Library of Paris, France which contains forty miles of shelves, holding 1 400 000 books. There are also 175 manuscripts, 300,000 maps and charts and 150 000 coins and medals. You can gauge a persons calibre by the quality of books or papers they read. Those that don't read any books or papers at all have no calibre. Emil Zola the great French novelist who recently died from the fumes of gas escaping from a heating stove had just completed his latest book "Truth" it was Zola's pen that accomplished a feat that a great arm could not have done—it set Dryfus free. In Washington D. C. there are 90 000 colored people and many of them wealthy but we notice that they are not opening up race enterprises which shows a weak spot. The combination: Roosevelt, Reviston, Reciprocity and Lilly-White Republicanism means Negro disfranchisement and relegation. Down with some of the many big R's which are now incorporated in the parmount issue of the (once) grand old party. Roosevelt can't be a friend of the Ne gro and the illly-whitees too. "Choose your partners" Mr. Roosevelt. Down in Maryland the colored voters have refused to support the weak kneed Republicans Now will the States of Illinois and Indiana fall in line? In the sixth congressional district of Maryland, colored voters refused to support Geo A. Pearse the Republican nominees and have nominated the Rev. Henry Newman to run against him A few more pills like this and the sick patient will realize the approaching danger Give him another one. Reduce the Southern representation in both Congress and the National conventions Give the Northern colored voters the ple that rightfully belongs to them, for is it not a law unwritten in politics that "To the victor belongs the spoils." How long will the Northern colored voters continue to pull the chestnuts out of the fire for the illly-white republicans and Southern colored voters? Who is the Doctor? That's the question being asked by everyone. The Doctor is the medicine man who is making small pills for The Freeman. Have you tried them? Wonder how "B. Square" gets a shave? Come now Bro. Thompson, the loving cup is up to you; lets have your toast. B RMINGHAM HORROR ONCE MORE The Scene of the Recent Catastrophe Viewed One Week Later. EDITOR FREEMAN:—Well might the different writers who have attempted a description of the Shiloh Baptist church stampede, in Birmingham, say that the scene beggars description No one person saw it as others did. Hence no two persons tells it exactly alike. Being invited to that city one week after the disaster to assist in the ceremonies of a corner-stone laying, I interested myself to get the details of this, the strangest and most uncalled-for calamities that has ever blackened the history of church assemblies. I talked with several eye-witnesses to the scene, including those inside, outside, and those who were in the stampede. Rev. Walker, the pastor, was kind enough to show me through the building and then led me to the death trap. THE TRUE SITUATION Looking at the conditions as they really existed, nothing was more natural than that somebody should be hurt, or suffer some ill consequences on such an occasion, leaving out the choir excitement incident entirely. Imagine, if you can, three thousand people jammed as closely as sardines in a box, all in the church; then three thousand on the outside packed just as densely, with only a passage way between these two assemblies 16 feet wide, and that being a stairway, resembling the ordinary ascent up a flight of steps from the street into the second story of a business building in any city. Now imagine this stairway, between the two brick walls of the building already packed until there was no more standing room. This stairway was the death trap A human wall, a hundred feet thick behind them; another wall about a hundred feet thick in front of them; two brick walls closely confined them on either side. What earthly chance was there of escape? When the stampede began there was nothing left to do but to lie down on the steps or stand still and perish. Few, if any, of those who were in the church were killed. The killed consisted principally of those who were already jammed in the narrow passage. They formed a human pavement for those in the house to walk on. THE STAMPEDE The truth of the matter is, that the stampede began before the trouble in the choir took place. It began in the usual way with colored people on swell occasions. Hundreds were attracted there simply to see and hear Mr. Washington. When he finished they (colored folks like) made a rush for the door. Finding the exit impassible, some of them began to spat. About that time the alarm of "fire" (imaginary) was sounded. The crowd that was already clamoring for the out-doors, made a mad rush and hurled those who were standing on the thirteen (unlucky number) steps in the stairway, down on their faces and backs, and walked over them to the platform and street below. A great number of victims, doubtless, never heard the alarm cry, and died not knowing the cause of the great confusion. As I see it, the little choir episode only intensified the stampede which had already begun. WHO IS TO BLAME? The question is frequently asked, who is to be blamed for this catastrophe? This is a hard question. Rev. T. W. Walker has been censured for recommending that the cases against Lawyer Ballon be nolled. True, Ballon would not have lost any of his dignity by surrendering his seat to a lady, yet sob thought brings us to the conclusion that he was not criminally responsible for death of these people. Dr. Walker was right. THE CHURCH BUILDING. It is a great pity that such a costly edifice and other magnificent structure should be finished with such a mean entrance. You might search the country over and such another would scarcely be found. Such entrances to such costly buildings in this day of fine arts and mechanical genius does not speak well for the architect. The change would cost probably $200. A LESSON Our people might profit by this calamity. If you go to church, keep your seats until you are dismissed. We have a very ugly habit of prancing out of church before the benediction is pronounced, or as soon as the sermon is delivered. Who knows but what the Sailoh Baptist church horror was a judgment from heaven to warn our people against such things, and also to put the clergy to thinking along some lines and about some things at that meeting of which I have not made mention in this article. J. A. JONES. Pulaski, Tenn. Mrs. Muggins—"Do you attempt to keep up with the latest fiction?" Mrs Buggins—"Well, my husband manages to spring a new excuse on me every time he stays out late." 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"The Blacksmith" will be shown in our South Gallery Art Floor all week. Come, bring your friends. L S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. Mrs. Charles Guthrie is seriously ill. Mrs. Loss Moss is visiting in Kokomo Ind. Mrs Harry Jones is ill at Deaconness Hospital. Mrs. Jacob Porter spent Sunday in Cincinnati. Charles Mitchell returned from Chicago last Sunday. The Zenda dance was well attended Thursday evening. Mrs Morris White is visiting in Cincinnati, this week. Mrs. James N. Shelton is Ill at her home, 531 Duglass street. Mr. William Hunt of Detroit, Mich., was in the city last week. Mrs. Thomas Dudley is seriously ill at her home in North street. Mrs. Jassie Corbon of Paris Ky., is visiting Mrs. William Frazier. S. C. Garrison of Montpellier, Ind., was visiting in the city this week. Mrs. Julia Hillman of Covington, K., in the city for several week's stay. Mrs. Minnie Burton is visiting Mrs. Cassius Benson in Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Wallace Perry will join her husband in Los Angeles, Cal., next Thursday. Wallace C. Perry of this city has gone to Los Angles, Cal., for permanent residence. Miss Sadie Dudley returned last Wednesday from a two-weeks' visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper left for Chicago last Thursday, where they will remain during the winter. Miss Drucila Mea' Jackson returned home last Wednesday, after a three-weeks' visit in Decatur, Ill. Mrs. Edward Caldwell of Louisville, Ky., was visiting Mesdames Cora Evans and James Dickerson last Sunday. Misses Lee, Joyce and MoFarland of Columbus, O., will visit Mrs. Addle Martin during the school convention. Mrs. Cornelia Donnell and Mrs. Chas. Brown were in Covington, Ky., Sunday visiting Mrs Julia Brown Hillman. Mrs. Claude Reynolds and son, Roxborough of Chicago, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Morris in Davison street. Miss Fannie M Milburn of Galesburg, Ill., is in the city, and will spend the twiwnter with her niece, Miss Dayse Walker. Miss Louise Taylor was in the city last Saturday en route to Cincinnati, where she was called to the bedside of her father. Mrs. Kate Thomas of Chicago and Mrs. Luther Kirk of Cincinnati are at the home of Mrs. Jones, 916 East Sixteenth street. Miss Jennie Porter of Cincinnati, will be the guest of Mrs. Al Henderson during the school convention the 7th and 8th of November. Miss Bolles of Columbus, O., and Miss Brown of Cleveland, will be guests of Mrs. Lillian Henderson during the school convention. Professors Damon and Ratliffe will give a carnival musical, Sunday evening at Wayman Chapel, Seventeenth and Yandes streets. Mrs. George L. Knox, will leave for Oakland, Cal., next Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. Anna Curry. She will remain five months. The ladies of Allen Chapel will give a grand reception in honor of the pastor, Rev. Martin Coleman, next week, Wednesday the 22d. Mrs. Betty Bradshaw has returned home after a pleasant three-weeks' visit to Louisville. She was the guest of Mrs. Margaret Miller. Mrs. Myrtle Wallace Brown, formerly of this city, and who has been making her home in Pratt city, Ala., is now residing in Detroit, Mich., Dr. G. E. Taylor, editor of Southern Christain Recorder, preached an able sermon at Allen Chapel Tuesday evening to an earnest audience. Rev. J. M. Townsend, D. D., of Columbus, O., the newly appointed pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church will be here tomorrow to assume charge. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Allie Woods and William Walker will go to Cincinnati and spend the day and from there to St. Paul, where they will railroad—running from Chicago. Mrs. Martha Brown entertained Dr John Willis and G. W. Martin of Louisville and Mrs. Bradshaw and others at her residence in W. Twelfth street Sunday last. Mrs. Bettle Ward and niece, Myrtle were highly entertained at Fort Wayne, Ind, Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Dunnan. 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Mr. Johnson is well known to the people in many States as one of the race's best friends Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Jane Beard and Mr Letcher Miller, which will take place at the residence of the bride's mother in Howard street next Wednesday evening 92d. The Flanner Guild Delsarte class gave Miss Dayse Walker a pleasant little surprise Monday evening at the Flanner Guild after spending a few hours playing Ping Pong, dainty refreshments were served. Miss Allie Davidson of this city and Mr. Charles H. Hunt of Detroit. Mich., were united in marriage last Wednesday evening by the Rev. R R. Downs of Bethel A. M. E church at the home of the bride in North California street. All are invited to attend a grand entertainment given by the Circle of Pride of the North Tabernacle, No 94 at Capital Hall corner Capitol avenue and Merrill street, Tuesday evening. Oct. 28, 1903, for the benefit of a charitable fund. Good order, good music, good dancing, good eatsables. Admission 15 cents. 018 2t. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Last week was an unusual busy week for Rev. Gilliam, the pastor. Quite a large list of sick to visit, church aid and sewing circles, woman's home missionary, Phyllis Wheatley societies, Epworth Leagus, class meeting and two Sunday-schools in addition to preaching constituted his week's work. His plan of selling $500 of the church debt is meeting with flattering success and nearly $400 has been disposed of within a week. The services last Sunday were well attended, the pastor preached at 11 a. m., to a large congregation and at 7:45 p. m. Miss Isabella Horton, the sixteen-year-old girl preached to an audience which filled the house. She also preached Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Usual services tomorrow, remember the hours, 10.45 a.m., and 7:45 p. m. An urgent request is made that the members and friends be on time. 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Chemical oil painting, $2.00 and up, Crayons $1.00 and up, Sepias, $1.75, Paste is $2.50, Colored oil pictures from 5 to 30cents. Reduced price-s to churches and lodges. Send for list and Prices. Agents wanted. 62 Palk Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. Male and Female to control the sale of our Wonder ul "FROZEN PERFUMES" in their locality. Send 15 cents for sample and instructions, terms, etc. ONCE SHE HAS SOLD. PARAMOUNT NOVELTY COMPANY, Indianapolis, Ind. A marvelous hair straightener and grower. A Twentieth century Discovery. The most Wonderful of all hairs: weave, dye and染. The result of years of experiment and expense. The use of one box will make the Kinkiest of Hair Sza gh, make it grow remove dandruff and keep the hair from falling out. It is the only box which we know to wear off, dye and wave. One toilet is n' it complete without it. It is packed in a neat box, and with every order we send a nice pack of *Pink Face Toilet* which we know to wow your cents itself. Any one who will send us 99% we will forward by return mail or e box of HAIROLEUM and one pack of *PINK FACE TOILET* which we know to wow your cents itself. Large sized boxes of Hairoleum and three packs of *Pink Face Toilet* for one dollar. Notice the result from the faces herein. Send to-day. Before Using. After Using. Agents wanted every where. Address THE TIFFANY-BOGERS CO., 24 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. GEM LAUNDRY Collars 2c Cuffs 235-237 INDIANA AVENUE Both Phones 1671. J E BENJAMIN ATTORNEY - AUCTION Practice in all court, Rents Collection in all real Estate, New Phone 1640 12% Wilson Block, Room 2. Steam Dye Works Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired, Base Ball Suits made to order. Ladies' Cloaks altered. Dry Cleaning-Work called for and delivered. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA The Old Bargain Shop For bargains in Stoves and Furniture 427 Indiana Avenue. J. W. BANTLEY RESTAURANT Lunches 10 and 15 cents. Meals 20 cents. Short orders at all hours. -513 Indiana Avenue. NOTICE. GIVEN FREE. AGENTS "HAIROLEUM" 311 INDIANA AVENUE MODANEL'S SHOE STORE CLEAN YOUR OWN CLOTHES Star Cleaning Remedy It has no equal. Only 15 cents. Agents wanted everywhere. A great seller. Libera terms to Agents. J. C. MLLER. J. C. MILLER, 1710 S. Lindon St., Indianapolis, Ind. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the urinary organs, arrested by Santal Midy Capsules without inconvenience. Fitzroys of Allt. Drugs, or P.O. Box 2081, New York. Hat Store 95c Latest Style Caps 446 Massachusetts Ave. INDI/ANFOLI, IND I. POLASKY, Mgr. Colored Man. CHANCE OF YOUR LIFE-TIME We wish to employ an honest, capable man to establish local agencies and employ agents to sell our two special books entitled: "A New Negro fora New Century" By Booker Washington and "Under Fire with the Tenth Cavalry" A military history of the colored race Good salary, permanent position. Man applying must have ability to merit rapid promotion. EMPIRE BOOK HOUSE, Manhattan Building, CHICAGO, ILL. We have secured executive sale for Indian-apolls of Heating Stove We have every reason to believe that it is the best stove made. The manufacturers claim that it is the world's Columbian Exposition the "Estate Oaks" was awarded the highest medals. Burns hard or soft coal Holds fire from 50 to 60 hours. Artistic in appearance and perfect in construction, nine of samples can be seen on our second floor. VONNEGUT HARDWARE COMPANY, 120, 122 and 124 East Washington Street. Majestic Ranges, too. Both Phones 589. O.H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green—Phones—New 3053 Morgan & Shelton (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 4147 Indiana Ave. Open all Night W J MERRILL Phone 1164. Vermont & Indiana Aye. INDIANA POLIS, IND. Miss Florence Ray MILLINERY Hats trimmed in best and latest styles. Down town prices. Call on her when you need a hat. 422 INDIANA AVENUE. 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4851 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 - Old Phone 1-6490 THE MARKET Cotton. New Orleans, Oct. 13—Cotton quiet. Sales, 2,550 bales Ordinavr, 7½¢; good ordinavr, 7½¢; low middling, 7.15-16¢; middling, 8¢c; Receipts, 13,551 bales; stock, 129.282 bales. New York, Oct. 13—Cotton-Spot closed quiet; middling, 8.90¢; middling guff, 9.05¢. Sales, 2,637 bales. New Orleans, Oct. 14—Cotton easy. Sales, 5,525 bales; stock, 115.25¢; low middling, 7.15-16¢; middling, 8¢c; good middling, 8.7-16¢; middling fair, 8¢c. Receipts, 16,032 bales; stock, 144.314 bales. New York, Oct. 14—Cotton—Spot closed dull-middling upliers, 8.80¢; middling guff, 9.05¢. Sales, 232 bales. ANELY SUNSHINE. Parties wanting accommodation for the winter may address Mrs. E.D. Williams, Box 177, Las Cruces, N. Mex. Flanner & Buchanan 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICE $50.00 This buggy is one of the GREATEST encouragers to mat/math. Let the year go by and the don't see "Yes" be just as well go way, way, back and checker the rest of his day. BUY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. D. H. BALDWIN & CO. N. Penn. St. 145-149 ATLAS CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE NOVEL COATS Not only in cut, but in material and style of embellishment, are the new Coats. Handsome Monte Carlo Coats. $9.00 Elegant Opera Capes of Broad Cloth. $9.98 New style Peau de Sole Shrirts. $8.00 Ladies' Imported Tailor made Suits. $10.00 Ladies' Dress Shrirts, all shades and styles. $1.75 Imported Waist, in all shades and styles, from 980 to. $3.00 Other Flannel Wraps. 88 All of the fashionable furs in novelty are shown by us first. You are invited to this week's great showing. $500 -- EMERGENCY BENEFIT -- $500 For the G. U. O. of O. F., at Tomlinson Hall, A Joint Debate, *Resolved:* that ministers should take a leading part in politics. S, G Givens, W. E. Jones; N. P. Gardner and J. N. Shelton will take part in the discussion. Dr W. E. Brown, George C Chadwell George L Knox, W. A. Kersey and I D Blair, Judges. GURLEY BREWER will deliver closing address. **EXHIBITION DRILL.** PROF. R. B. SHELTONS ORCHESTRA. WILLIAMS' SHAVING SOAP "The only Soap fit for the Face" The only soaps that insure absolute safety, ease and luxury in shaving, are Williams' Shaving Soaps. The thick, cream-like, healing lather has made them famous all over the world. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c, Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c, Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. Exquisite also for toilet: THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. AMUSING "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAUP. COTTON BLOSSOM, This buggy is one of the GREATEST enco- man get her into one of these buggies behind a just as well go way, way, back and play check WESTERN CARR 709 South 4th St We Manufacture We Sell We offer Special Bargains this month... See Our Used UPRIGHT PIANO BUY FROM THE MANUFACTURE D. H. BALDW ATLAS CLOAK A → NOVEL Not only in cut, but in material and sty- Handes Monte Carlo Coats..... Elegant Opera Capes of Broad Cloth New style Peau de Sole Suits..... Ladies' Imported Tailor made Suits Ladies' Dress Suits, all shades and s Imported Waists, in all shades and Other Flannel Wraps..... All of the fashionable furs in novelty are this week's great showing. In Coats, Costumes, Suits 4 doors from Illinois Street, $500 -- EMERGENCY For the G. U. O. of O. Monday Evening A Joint Debata. Resolved; That ministers, S. G Givens, W. E Jones; N. P. Gard the discussion. Dr W. E. Brown, Geor Kersey and I D Blair, Judges. GURLE EXHIBITION DRILL. PROF. ADMISSION. 15 CENTS WILLIAM "The only Soap writes a U. S. Army officer. The only soaps that ins luxury in shaving, are W thick, cream-like, heali famous all over the worl Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but so Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO AMUSING 'CHANGING FACE' Nathan T. Ward Appearance Bonds and Collections with E. Octavus Mack and J. E Benjamin, Lawyers, Room 2 Wilson Block, 12% N. Delaware Street, With J. H Lott, Lawyer, Room 43 Baldwin Block. EYE STRAIN IS NERVE STRAIN. Nerve strain cause ache and pain. Please wear the cause of these trousbles. We guarantee this. EYES NERVE STAIN. Nerve strain cause aches and pains. Our glasses re- move the cause of these troubles. We guarantee this is. Eyes tested free; no one urged to buy. Prices reasonable J. H. Boyer, Oph. D., 21 W. Ohio St. Taggarts Bakery 234 W. Vermont Street. 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue. 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street. Termilion Hall Market HAVALUNCH In a Box for 10 cents. Come to— Enos' Drug Store Corner St. Clair and West Streets for anything you want in the way of medicines, Drugs, Stationery, Toilets goods, Perfumer, etc., etc. PERSCRIPTIONS CORRECTLY COMPOUNDED The latest Periodicals. We sell everything as cheap as at any other store. ```markdown ``` This high grade Runabout furnished with selected hickory wheels, in either 5, 8, or inch. And body 20, 23, or 24 inches wide. Cushion and back in any color leather or cloth, and everything complete with anti-rat- tles, shaft, etc. Special price to readers of this paper, steel tires.....$37.25 Special price to readers of this paper, rubber tires..... encouragers to matrimony. Let the young or old and a good horse, and if she don't say "Yes" he had checkors the rest of his day. MRIAGE COMPANY Street, ST. LOUIS, MO PIANOS NOS at $150.00, CASH -OR- PAYMENTS TURDER. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. WIN & CO. 145,149 N. Penn. St. AND SUIT HOUSE COATS d style of embellishment, are the new Coats. Cloth $9.00 Cloth $3.98 Suits $8.00 Suits $10.00 and styles $1.75 and styles, from 98c to $3.00 ty are shown by us first. You are invited to Suits and Wraps now open at 211 Indiana Avenue. NCY BENEFIT -- $500 O. F., at Tomlinson Hall, ing, November 3rd lists should take a leading part in politics. Gardner and J. N. Shelton will take part in George C Chadwell George L Knox, W. A. RELEY BREWER will deliver closing address. ROF, R. B. SHELTON'S ORCHESTRA. ADMISSION. 15 CENTS AMS' SHAVING SOAP soap fit for the Face" it insure absolute safety, ease and Williams' Shaving Soaps. The dealing lather has made them world. but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Glycerated Tea, Tubel Soap, 10c. Soap Saq.), 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAMP. Dr. D. H. Brown, 754 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Office Hours—9 to 10 a. m.; 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Sunday 9 to 10 a. m. and 7 to 8 p. m. New Phone 1656. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE A Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2 Guaran- ted to do what we say and to be the "fair in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A PEACH-LIKE complex application of brown perspice, will turn the skin lighter and a smoother person perfectly white. In forty-eighth-hours or two will be noticeable. It does not stain in spots but bleaches the skin. It is non-toxic and can use. We remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples, bumps or black heads, making the skin smooth. Small pox will also lighten the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is clean and make anyone's hair grow long in a perfectly perfumed box. I am perfectly makes the hair soft and easy to comb. if our customers say one of our dollar box. THE 100-SMELL thrown in a letter Any person sending us one dollar box makes the owner of registered letter, we will send it through the postage prepaid; or if you want it, send it. it will come by express. In any case where it falls to do what we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know one tents except receiver. CRANE AND CO.. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, V.