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Free Sample Copies of The FREEMAN sent anywhere for the asking. Agents wanted. Write for terms. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XV. NUMBER 43. INDIANATOTHEFORE EON.JESSE OVEREETREET AND THE NATIONAL BATTLE-GROUND. DEFENDER OF NEGRO CITIZENSHIP Rapid Strides of a Brilliant Young Hoosier to the Center of the Political Stage-Worthy Successor to the Mantle of Morton and Harrison. It is no small achievement, in this day of strenuous competition and intense rivalries for a young man to reach the plane of national party leadership within a service of but three terms in Congress. The baton of political power and prestige is usually awarded only after many years of faithful labor in the ranks, and even then liberal commissions can be won by only a chosen few. But defying precedents and casting aside traditions, the Hon. Jesse Overstreet, through superior talent as an organizer and economist, to-day occupies a most conspicuous place at the table whenever the command geniuses of Republicanism are called into council. It is the legitimate outcome of opportunities grasped and duty conscientiously performed, and these are unfailing agencies in neutralizing all possible objections that frequently arise from the youth of the aspirant. Jesse Overstreet is from Indiana, and represents in Congress the famous seventh district, the seat of the wealth, commercial development and the progressive spirit of the state. Marion county sets the pace, and the man who essays to be the trustee for her interests in the national legislature must be possessed of masterful equipment in intellect, and measure up to the most profound statesmanship of the times. In the decisive struggle this fall, where the foes of our beneficent protective sys J.H.C. HON. JESSE OVERSTREET. tem, business prosperity and the rights of wage earners are drawn up, armed to the teeth, all eyes instinctively turn to Indiana, and especially to the brilliant chieftain, whose own candidacy for re-election is made an additional subject of interest because he is secretary of the Republican National Congressional Campaign Committee. To the efforts of Mr. Overstreet and his able colleagues very largely depends the salvation of the next House of Representatives to the Republican party, and with it the continuation of our matchless era of "good times" built up by a wise and confidence-inspiring tariff law. Now that the once-absorbing money issue has been practically settled, the preservation of our sound economic system is shifted to the debatable states of the great Northwest, and Indiana logically becomes the key to a momentous situation. Since the historic campaign of 1875, when the hosts of Democracy reached their high water mark under the leadership of such astute political generals as Thomas A. Hendricks, Joseph E. McDonald and Daniel W. Voorhees, the old Hoosierland has divided honors with New York as the most significant of the pivotal states, and in every contest on national lines, her soil has been conceded to be the battle ground. When the Democracy cut lose from her once boasted moorings of sound finance and endeavored to infuse into the veins of loyal INGLAN APOLIS OCT 25 1902 PUBLIC LIBRARY SMITH COLLEGE "We present in this issue a cut of the George R. Smith College. It is a magnificent building, well adapted to all college purposes, with large well ordered offices, parlors, recitation rooms, laboratories, Indiansans the free silver virus and the madness of fiat coinage by a hypodermic injection of Bryanism, an issue was presented which to combat successfully, called for the highest quality of statecraft, as the promoters of the new policy were alert, adroit and persistent. Most active among the younger men who thrush their lives and budding fortunes into the breach at this critical juncture was Jesse Overstreet, then a promising attorney in the city of Franklin, Johnson county. He was valiant, ambitious and capable, and had imbibed the true essence of Republicanism from the teachings of such sterling advocates as Henry S. Lane, Oliver P. Morton, Richard W. Thompson, Thomas M. Brown, Benjamin Harrison, and showed rare executive possibilities in the political trenches with the later forces of Hoosierism's forensic giants like James N. Huston, L. T. Michener, John C. New, Albert J. Beveridge and Charles Warren Fairbanks. CONTINUED ON SECOND PAGE. Terse, Timely Topics. Jackson, Mich., Special. — Mrs. Nelson Davison, of Lansing, was the guest of Misses Flosse M. and Eva Johnson last Sunday. Bounce Kennedy is in the city. Rev. and Mrs. Collins returned home last Saturday evening. Bennie Murphy, of Battle Creek, is visiting in the city. Miss Mertie Harrison has returned from Ypsilanti, where she has been visiting several weeks. Rev. Bowren spent a few days in Battle Creek last week. The Grand Fountain is planning a concert for the 30th inst. Misses Sadie Hall and Mabel McDonald spent Sunday in Ann Arbor. The Oak Leaf band's orchestra is improving rapidly. A middle aged lady of good standing, would like to correspond with a middle aged gentleman, with matrimonial intent. Address Mrs. Harrett Hill, 216 E. Franklin street, Jackson, Mich. Any one wishing The Freeman will please call on Miss Flosse M. Johnson, 216 E. Frankl in street. Loves to Read The Freeman. EDITOR FREEMAN:—I have been a constant reader of The Freeman for a number of years and am well satisfied with its contents. Its columns are always teeming with brilliant, spicy news, which is always interesting to the reader. I don't see how I could keep up with the times without The Freeman. The agent here is a hustler and is working up a nice business among the boys. JAMES E. WALKER, 722 St. Philips St., Selma, Ala. "Two Hearts that Beat as One." Lebanon, Ky., Special—Ed. Dunn and Mrs. Lucy Calhoun were married on the 13th inst. The pastor and wife are comfortably situated in the parsonage of the A. M. E. Zion church, and quite a number of members and friends gave them a donation of provisions and money. Sister Luella Baker died on the 13th and was buried the 15th. She lived a consistent Christian and died in THE GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. study, halls, chapel, dormitories, kitchen and dining room. The enrollment is larger intellectual, but to the phys this year than heretofore, and the outlook religious life of the students is for the best year in the history of the institution. The faculty is an unusually wish a thorough training the faith. She was a member of Zion church. On Wednesday evening, the 15th inst., at 8 p.m., H. P. Penick and Miss Bette Tays were joined in the holy bouds of matrimony, Rev. Dr. T. A. Brown officiating. After the ceremony an elegant supper was served. Many white friends witnessed the ceremony and gave nice presents. The two weeks meeting at Zion church closed last Friday night with good results. The Sir Knights had a supper at their hall last Saturday night. At the same hall to night the members of Zion church will give a the county in office. Many need a mule and forty acres you get the mule and land many quartes in your pocket take a rise, mule and land we Andrew McCalla has a si chopping fire wood they pay stove wood, $1.75; eggs, 200 ter, 250 per pound. We weather all fall; cool, but no glad to see the colored boys something. Mr. Ed Powell Miss Harriet Wesley on ```markdown ``` PROF, H. L. BILLUPS, M. S. M. ACCT., Secretary George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. H. L. Billups, M. S. M. Acct., College Bookkeeper and principal of the Commercial department, took his academic degree in Wiley University in 1888; B. S. in 1892; M. S. in 1897. He has taken special work in Oberlin Business College and Ann Arbor Law School, and was admitted to the Missouri bar in 1902. He has been in and connected with the Freedmen's Aid School more than twenty years, and was a member of the General Conference of the M. E. church in 1896 and 1900. At the latter he was elected a member of the National Mu. Donkey supper. The public is invited. Miss Mamie Geozebrooks, of Jeffersonville, Ind., and her father, Charles Geozebrooks, and William Mercer, of Louisville, were here last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Luella M. Baker. Pownell owns a nice plaster owned a brick yard. Your long lost friends this paper. Dr. Leem medicine on the streets paper pay 20 cents for Interesting Texas Items. Mineola, Tex., Special.—This town is one of the best in the South, and has three railroads. There is not a colored breakman on these roads, but there are a few porters on passenger trains. We have officers from police up. There is not a colored man in strong one, and care is given not only to the intellectual, but to the physical, moral and religious life of the students. It is a school that can safely be commended to those who wish a thorough training for teaching, the county in office. Many of our people need a mule and forty acres of land. When you get the mule and land don't stick so many quartes in your pocket for, when they take a rise, mule and land will swim away. Andrew McCalla has a sick child. For chopping fire wood they pay $1.00 per cord; stove wood, $1.75; eggs, 20e per dozen; butter, 25e per pound. We have had good weather all fall; cool, but no frost. We are glad to see the colored boys at work making something. Mr. Ed Powell was married to Miss Harriet Wesley on the 11th. Mr. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] tual Insurance company of the M. E. church for a term of four years, as a representative of the Twelfth Episcopal District. During the past nine years he has traveled in Missouri, Kansas, Indian and Oklahoma Territories in the interest of George R. Smith College. In 1901 Mr. Billups was selected by the Missionary society to take charge of the Escuela de Comercio, Instituto Washington, San Juan, Puerto Rico, but preferred to remain in the Freedman's Aid School, did not accept He has several times been honored by both church and state. Powell owns a nice place, and at one time owned a brick yard. If you want to find your long lost friends always advertise in this paper. Dr. Leeman is selling good medicine on the streets. If you want this paper pay 20 cents for one month or $1.50 per year. Death Caused by Fire. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special.—Mrs. Mary Mabins met with the misfortune of falling in the fire and was seriously burned, which caused her death on the 15th. Her funeral was conducted at the Baptist church, business, domestic or professional life. Rev, I. L. Dowe, D. D., Ph. D., is president, and H. L. Billups, M. S. M. Acot., secretary. by Rev. L. E. B. Rosser. She was the mother of six children. T. G. Robinson suffered the misfortune last Thursday of death of her mother. George Fowkes and Miss Dollie Smith were married last Saturday night. T. G. Robinson has begun work on his residence on Court street. An entertainment was given at Odd Fellows' hall by the members of the Juvenile band, and a most enjoyable time was had. Mr. and Mrs. Rains lost their little daughter Blanch on the 17th. Rev. Collins gave his congregation a fine sermon last Sunday evening. Three lodges turned out at St. Matthews' church last Sunday. A large crowd was in attendance. Iteresting Events of the Week. Frankfort, Ind., Special. - Peter Jackson, better known by Elmer J. Parker of Indianapolis, and William Paige left for Indianapolis to spend a few days. Mr. A. Idle spent a day in Peru visiting friends. Ray Harper is on the sick list with a vaccinated arm. Ida Mitchell is up again. Mr. Surkry of Marion was the guest of Mrs. Clark last Sunday. Miss Bertha Valentine has the scarlet fever. Mr. G. W. Lawrance went to Toledo, O., with Mr. Fraser, superintendent of the Clover Leaf, on his car. M. Huffon was in the city last Sunday from Toledo. M. Miss Blanche Radcliff was in Lafayette visiting Kinney for a few days. The Frankfort base ball team played the Green, town team. There was. 300 tickets sold. The Frankfort team was defeated by 1 to 2. William Weaver sprained his ankle by the grand stand falling down. A young man employed by the Clover Leaf will probably die on account of the injury received by the grand stand falling. Events at Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls, N. Y., Special.—Miss Mia tha Wison, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is but little improved. Harry Atkins of Boston spent a few hours with friends on Thursday. Sunday was observed as a special day of intercession in Episcopal church. Mia has been confined to this home through the foreigners from the Bahamas visited the Falls last week. While in the city they made their home at Mrs. J. Young's. Nuggets New and Novel. Frankfort, Ind. Special.-G. W. Lawrence has returned from New York. Mrs Ida Mitchell was in Lafayette on the 12th visiting friends. Miss Laura White. of Pittsburgh, is visiting Mrs. Mary E Williams. The social at the A.M. E. church is well patronized Forrest Mitchell is on the sick list Mre. Lindsey has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. Blanch Clark is convalescent. Notable. Newsy Nuggets. Troy, O., Special,—Rev. Gibson and wife have returned from a pleasant trip to Washington. Last Sunday was rally day at Richard Chapel M E. church Rev. Jones, who has been ill, is able to filt his pulp. Miss Sylvia Harness and Robert Williams have returned from Washington, D.C. NEGRO DEMOCRATS! OF TEXAS HAVE RECEIVED THE "BLOW THAT KILLED FATHER." HARMONY CONVENTION CALLED! By Prominent Politicians to Take Steps to Better the Condition of the Afro-American—Social Affairs of a High Order—Personal and General News. Dallas, Tex., Special.—The churches were all well attended last Sunday all day, as there were many distinguished speakers and clergymen in the city from various parts of the state visiting the Primitive Baptist Association, which was in session five days, and a large number of delegates were in attendance. A few Democratic Negroes of Texas have received the "blow that killed father," in the words "not wanted." The lily white Republicans are on the same order in the South, and are busily engaged in organizing what is to be known as "the white man's party." They have the sign on the door, "only whites." A few of the same gentlemen that have been prominent as politicians have issued a call to those interested in behalf of the Negro to meet at Houston Oct. 30th. This meeting will be of much good if those interested don't surrender as some of those did at the recent convention at Ft. Worth. We would like to see something done this time besides passing resolutions and having a good time. A mass meeting of this city and county has been called for Saturday night, the 25th inst., at which time a delay will be chosen and other needed affairs will be attended to. Marion Townsend has purchased the interest of the late S. O. Briscoe, at 566 Main street. Tom Span, of the cup club, is in Hot Springs, Ark., for the season. Mrs. Henry Shelby is erecting a neat cottage on the corner of Watkins and Flora streets. D. W. Hamilton was summoned to Bonham this week to attend the funeral of a deceased relative. Col. McCollough, one of the oldest draymen in the city, met with a serious accident last week, and broke his right arm. He getting along nicely. W. J. A. Jackson, delegate from Dallas Union Lodge No. 1940, G. U. O. of O., to the B. M. C., which convened in New Haven, Conn., has returned home, and reports a successful session. Miss Catherine Simms, of Shreveport, La., has returned to his home after a brief stay in the city, the guests of friends. Misses Ada Fuller, and Florence Dyson are prospecting in Oklahoma City for an indefinite period. The smoker tendered T. J. Scott by his brother, W. H. Scott, Tuesday night, the 14th inst., was an eclipse to all previous affairs. Covers were laid for eighteen, and the table groused under its burden of good things. The evening was joyfully spent in toasting, singing, eating and smoking. The reunion of the once famous Metropolitan Quartette, after a dissolution of two years, joined hands and rendered some of their choice selections, and with the assistance of Capt. Jones, Mmes. I. S. Starr and Thomas with their instrument, made the evening more than merry. Mr. Scott has returned to Cripple Creek after a visit of two weeks in the city. On Friday evening, the 17th inst., the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Overton, on Flora street, was the scene of one of the most brilliant entertainments given in the city for some time. It was given in honor of Mrs. Shaw, of Denison. The evening was spent in games and other amusements. Covers were laid for eight couple, and one hour was spent in partaking of the many dainties before them. The hero, W. S. Schley, was the honored guest of the city four days last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Griffin return thanks to their friends for the many presents given them. Muncie Happenings Muncie, Ind., Special—Will Rollins of Chicago visited at the home of David Shoercraft last week, leaving Saturday for Richmond, Ind., to visit friends. Mrs. J. M. Cunney, and Harry and Emory, visited friends in Indianapolis, and tended the horse fair. The Wynnian club will give a Halloween masquerade social at A. M. E. church to assist the trustees in their building. Rev. Taylor of A. M. E. church was assisted last Sunday evening by the local masonry club in cinnati. The attendance was laver. Mr. George Strong is entertaining his sister from South Carolina. The "Arnett" club gave a social on Monday evening, the 13th, at the home of Daniel Keeth on South Madison street. A luncheon in two courses was held at the Madison Washington tion, D. C., is visiting her parents on East Seymour street. e “Creanip eat RES AO gs aay f oe ere , STUDENTS’ JUBILEE eo - Arkansas Baptist College my dear Students: Iam now rounding out my fifteenth year as president of your institution. ‘Those of you who entered when I came or be- fore, had Jittle reason to feel proud vt the Col- eo *) lege, other than the convictions and the prin- re ae ciples it represented, because we had nothing wwe but the name. : - You are now out inthe world tasting ee 8) some of the bitters and sweets scattered along ‘ ‘$e J the highway to success. And now, do you not y B98] think it is time we were hearing from you ina 2) BSCR formal way? If you have succeeded or failed y . H] we want to know it, and we want to know the a i causes. If you have done well or poorly, we in- ~ LP G2} sist that you let us know—Lhe Baptist College HS owns the meanest of its sheep and loves the x We poorest of its lambs. ‘ 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 with a debt that should be lifted before the debt becomes dangerous. Our Trustees, Convention and People will endeavor to raise money enough at Pine Bluff aext 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 i that you attended the Arkansas Baptist College. (much or lit- tle) 9 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 smallcard 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 me, 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 in our educational meeting next November. Let noone suppose that “this does not refer to me,” for it does. Every living student who ever attended our school as lotg as a month or more is im. eluded in this letter. And, a reply in keeping with the above would make very interesting reading in the columnsof 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 of course take us a month to print all the replies, but the sooner youare ready with yours each of yeu, the better for all concerned. ° Your President, ° Jos. A. Booker, ‘Miss Grace Sulzer ot Albuquerque, N. ‘M., has been awarded the place of honor in this year's exhibit of students’ work at the Chicago Art Institute. She is re- garded by competent judges as a scalp: tor of much promise. _ Geo. W. Murray, formally congress- man from South Carolina, owns 9,000 acres in his state. oe No better evidences of the progress of the race can be found than that of J. G. Groves, a Negro, who started with 75 cents and is now worth $190,000, own: ing city property and some of the tinest farms in Kansas. He lives in Edwards- Aille, in the state of Kansas. Heis a con- fident bellever in the future of his race and in the result of earnest and well di- reoted labor, + Mr. 8. P, Hutt, of Little Rock, Ark., after serving 28 years as railway clerk, resigned his position a few days ago on account of failing health. For the time being he intends to rest up Rational Blection. ‘The national convention of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows met on the 1th, in New Heaven, Conn. The next biennial convention will be held at Col- umbus, 0. Philadelphia wasseleoted a: the place for the erection of a building to serve as the headquarters of the or- der, Officers were elected as follows. Grand Master—J. Henry Jones, Wheel ing, W. Va. Deputy Grand Master—George Tem ple, St. Louis. Grend Secretary—James Meehan, Phi. adelphia. Grand Treasurer—R. M. Smith Hamp- ton, Va. South Bend News. . South Bend, Ind., Special —Mrs. Len: ‘non Johnson left South Bend, Thursday, Oct. 9, to spend a few days with her father and sisters at Mishawaka, and ‘Mrs. Charles Marsh also left for Chicago to visit her grandmother and ister. from which place Mrs. Johnson will join her and both leave together for ver, Col to make it thelr future home. 'G. W. Bland, headwatter of the Oliver, made 6 flying trip to Indianapo- lis and Terre Haute and brought with my dear Students: Tam now of your institution. di ; @v 7 » ec sat | ee THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. and recuperate, after which he will engage in some other pursuit, Moses Leonard Frazier, the only Nogro who was ever graduated from the Schoo! of political Sciencein Colum- bia University, New York City, 15 a shining light "He has been graduated from three colleges, conducta @ real es- tate business and finds time to manage ‘a barber shop He is master of Philoso- phy, a Bachelor of Phylosophy, a Mas- ter of Arts and an inventor. Mr Frazier was torn in 1860, and he was thirty-five years old before he had earned sufficient money to enable him to enter college. ~_ There is @ movement on foot among the colored capitalists, of Jacksonville, Fia., fo equip and operate a streot car ine. fs ce Hon. W. J. Oglesby of Oakland, Cal., died a few weeks ago. He was the first colored man admitted tothe bar in the state of California and hed the repute- tion of being one of the best criminal lawyers in the state. him a crew of new waiters, among whom were Clarence Woods, second walter, J. Pennebec, Mack Banks, E. Covington, A. L Frierson, W. Wyman, R, Leahorn, J. Barnette, also Mr. John- son and Washington of New York. Mrs. G. W. Bland has returned after 2 very pleasant visit with her mother in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Bland vis. {ted Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rector of Terre Haute. Mrs. Ed, Cooksey is back from @ four weeks’ stay in Cincinnati with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. June McLain spent a few days in Chi- cago. Mrs. Wm. Manning has returned after visiting her mother and friends in Nashville, Tenn. She aleo visited Mrs. Bland in Indianapolis and Mra J. W. Wade of Terre Hante Mrs. Grant Washington has returned from Chicago where she visited her mother Mrs. Ernest DeLeon has arrived from Roches- ter, N. Y., to spend the winter with her husband. Mrs. James Shelby has ar- rived from Clinton, Mo., to spend_the winter with her husband. Henry Don- nell, better known as ‘Prince Henry,” has returned from Detroit, Mich., to spend the winter. J. T. Brewington has opened a first class restaurant cor- ner Colfax and Michigan streete, Any one wishing The Freeman will please call on Wm. Manning, 1184 S, Williams arene Meeting of the Illinois A. M. E. Gon- ference at Decatur, Decatur; Lil, Special—The A _M. E. Annual Conference convened here on Wednesday morning, Oct. Stn, at 9 o'clock, Bishop Grant of Indianapolis, Ind. presiding. | He arrived in the cit} Taeeday evening and was the guest of Rey. and Mrs. A. T. Jackson during the session. There were & great many of ‘the ministers arrived Tuesday morning and continued to arrive until Friday, Rev Mr. Hodison of Indiana and Rev. Mr. Washington of Quiney, Ill , being among the first. The conference open- ed with devotional exercises led by Rev. R G M Long, followed by a comma: nion service. The rest of the day was ‘taken up in hearing reports of ministere. Rev. B F. Watson, D D., of Philadel- phia, Pa , opened the second day’s ses: sion of the Illinois Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Chureb ‘Tharsday morning. He led the confer. ence in singing “Help Me Watch and Pray.” A number of ministers recited from memory @ yerse from the Bible. At this point Bishop Grant called the conference to order for basiness. He spoke of the experiences of the colorsd people during slavery and their training, ‘and largely the work of retraining and educating them was in the hands of the preachers. Rev. J. Frank MoDonald and wife, editors of the Western Chris tian Recorder, Macon, Mo., were intro: duced to the conference, and Dr. Mc- Donald made a chort address, speaking of the A M E, church in the elevation of the Negro race in this country. At- tending the conference and active in the proceedings was Prof. H. ‘T. Keal- ing, A. M., editor of the A. M. E. Church Review, published at Philadel phia. Prof. Kealing is one of the mos noted educators in the country, and for @ number of years he was president of Pani Quinn College, Waco, Tex , one o the largest institutions in the South for the christian education of Negro youths. Prof. Kealing was the first layman o! the A M. E. church to be elected to ¢ general office, and he is now filling bis second term.’ In a short address he rep- resented his department of church work. He then left for Kansas City, Mo At 12 o'clock dinner was served in the lec ture room of the church by a committee consisting of ladies. Tom Fields, form- erly of this clty, who, some years ago, lost his hand on the Illixois Central railroad bridge, has returned to this city and now controls a frait stand on Prairie avenue. Daring his adventure in the West he lost his leg, got the erysipelas and was laid up in the hos- pital at Kansas City, Mo., and to save his life it was necessary to have his leg amputated. He started the first shoe ebining parlor in this city, Rev PA. Green, 8 former resident of this city, who has been in Eldorado, Ill., for the past year, returned on Tuesday to at- tend the A. M. E. conference. The great State of Illinois was obliged to ex- tend its etrong arm of protection over him for weeks, He now breathes and sleeps with ease once more. He feels at liberty to speak as he chooses. He is rejololng over his appointment. The olty was crowded with visitors Sunday on accountof the conference. Wheelock Filds of Munole, Ind, is here to take charge of the Decatur City band. ‘Satna Stannenivirs. Selma, Ala., Special.—Mr. and Mrs Foster have the sympathy of this com- munity in their sad hour of affliction. ‘Just budding into womanhood was Miss Ester Thomas when the grim reaper, Death, claimed her for his prey. We will have to say, like that faithfal and obedient Job, ‘“thongh He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” Now, Gad-abouts, how would it sult yon to attend to your own business and affairs and let other people rule thelrown home and family? ‘Mothers, keep your eyes on your daugh- ters and keep the old “lower lights of the leeser world” from your home; tell them im plain worde, and your home will be blesed. Fathere, what are you raearing your boys for, to be James of the pit, to separate men from their fam- ilfes after years of happiness? Shame. Any man who will not catch the intra- der by the collar and beat him until he can't speak should be spun from the community with contempt and de- nounced by all good people. If you can’t whip him call on your humble servant and he will help you, Itis hard. Rise up and be men, ard say the man or men who step over the bounds of the law shall die, and yon shall come with rejoicing. Plain talk, is it not? Mr. L. Dowehields is able’ to be up again after a brief illness, but is not very strong. Rememberthe B Y.P.U. each Sunday evening and attend. Wedding bells will soon ring again. Mr. and Mre, Charles Mills are keeping house on Menter street. Albert Welbame, ‘who has been very ill for three weeks, is some better. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. Church and Society News. Selma, Ala., Special. — Miss Ethel Hudson, left on the 30th for Atlanta, Ga., to’ enter Clark’s University, to finish her education. Our public schools are in full bloom and some buildings have extra teachers. Our schools here are second to none in the country. There are a number of boys on the street who would be better off in echoo!. Watch out for the only con- ‘cert of the season, to be given at the First Baptist cburch. Mrs Amanda ‘Washington, of Boguechitto, Als., was in the clty recently. the guest of ber brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. L Gilliam, in Broad street. Facts Worth Knowing. If you are troubled with kinky or curley hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, softand beautiful. If you are troubled with hair falling out, Oz onized Ox Marrow will stop it, If you have Dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow. Ozonized Ox Marrow isa hair food and imparts to the hair that healthy lifelike appearance so much dev sired, Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless, Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Ad- dress Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill Copies of The Freeman oan be found t 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. INDIANATOTHE FORE sources of the enemy, Mr. Overstreet joined with a galaxy of enthusiasts, and by a dash and brilliance, peculiarly his own, coupled with a natural genius for handling large questions, he became the natural leader of the sound money move- ment in the State. He accepted the congressional nomination, and over- riding the most exasperating obstable, achieved a glorious triumph in the struggle for the defense of the nation’s integrity in 1896, Mr Overstreet’s career in detail is of interest to every American youth, as an ‘object lesson in diligence and manly courage. He is unto the manor born, ‘as relates to Hooslerdom, having been ushered into existence in 1859 in Frank- in, which, until his removal six yeare ‘ago to Indianapolis, was his home dur- ing the scene of his early endeavors He reoeived a commond school and col- legiate education, and was admitted to the bar in 1886, He was elected to the 54th Congress in 1894 and has been re- elected to each eubsequent congress. in- creased majorities evidencing his firm hold upon the confidence and respect of the people who were proud to be his constituents. Mr. Overstreet’s career in congress has been a source of gratification to his friends, and his wider field for action has developed a grade of abilities not previously understood, even by his inti- mate acquaintances. Nothing was too difficult for him to attempt a solution, and his inherent sagacity and unceasing industry, soon indicated to the observant ones that a ‘new Richmond” had enter- ed the field tostay. He isa close stu- dent of political economy, and there {s no member of the House who is in com- mand of a readier fand of information upon financial problems than he. This made him the established champion of the gold standard principle, and pushed to a successful passage the monetary reform ill which is now the legal eafe- guard of the nation against all encroach- ments of the free colnage fallacy. It is a law upon which the Republicans can go to the people and set it forth as asuf- ficlent guarantee that our credit is “‘gilt- edged” in any quarter of the globe. The ‘versatile Indianaian has made a num- ‘ber of speeches upon this and kindred subjects, and upon each occasion he has added to the favorable impression cre- ated in his first term, holding the atten- tion and evoking the applause of the ablest veterans in congresslonal debate. On the tariff issue he {s of a conserva- tiye adjustment of schedules that will afford the reoessary protection to Amer- ican manufacturers, and at the same time prevent a dangerous competition of foreign cheap labor which would lead to. reduction in the present, generous rewards of honest toll. He is opposed to an agitation that would unsettle prosperous business conditions, and drive capital into hiding. He is against unlawfal combinations that equeeze the people, but believes that due enconrage- ment should be granted to corporations that benefit the country, and by large Jnvestment lessen: the cost of produc. tion, bringing commodities within the reach of the masses at lower rates ‘The tariff, as he understands it, is a broad question, and should be handled in the light of ‘experience, rather than to please impractical theorists and eco- nomic dreamers. A step toward free trade is a menace to both capital and labor, and changes in schedules should not at any point threaten the republican idea of protection, ‘This position oucht to satisfy the most captious that Mr. Overstreet is a eafe coureellor. Jesse Overstreet’s record as a friend and champion of the Negro is as sound, clean and conepicnous as his record on the money and tariff questions. Com: Ing as he does from the seventh district of Indiana, where liberality of thought and respect for the constitutional rights of all citizens is a cardinal principle, he has been thoroughly impregnated with a feeling of brotherhood and sympathy for a biack man who is persecuted or ostracized merely because of the acci- dent of color, He has carefully studied the race question in its various phases, and bya commendable breadth of judge- ment, has found that the Negro people, Itke all others, have good and bad with: in theeir ranks. He has been brought into contact with all classes of us, and is too manly to measure the race's status by its lower elements granting each in- dividual that degree of credit which his intellect and cheracter gives him war- rant to claim. While a member of the committee on elections in the 54th Congress, Mr Overstreet had charge of the case of Hon. G W. Murray, the colored con- testant for @ seat from South Carolina, He managed the matter with the skill of a trained diplomat, and succeeded in placing Mr. Murray into the place the lawful majority of the people of his district had chogen him to fill. He has been ever mindfnl of the interests of his own constituentsin Indiana. His eplen- did work In the campaign of '96 and 190 won for him a vast influence with the administration of the late President McKinley. One of the first notable ap- pointments made after Mr McKinley's accession was that of Dr. 8. A. Elbert. who was at the instance of Mr. Over- street tendered the very desirable con- sulship at Bahia, Brazil, The doctor did not take the place, but the plucky congressman held to his point, and secured the assignment for one of the brightest young scholars in Indiana— Dr. Henry W. Farniss, who is still sery- ing at this post with credit and distinc- tion. The victory was all the more eig- nificant from the fact that at the time \ Wonderful My Millinery relgns supreme standpoint of style, beauty, becoming, ate well as moderate in prices. Ioan save you 50 percent. I trim hats and tor," and,make old ones new. Please give me a call. ‘pair M rs. 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The electors of Marion county are alive to thelr own interests, and will take care that Mr. Overstreet’s brilliant record is endorsed by rolling up for him the biggest major- ity that he has ever received. ‘piece eects the @enani. Meridian, Mise., Special :—Rev. J. T. ¥linn left on Oct. 11, for Shuqualak, to preach at the 1st Baptist church and returned on the 13th. Rev. N. Winston left on the 11th for Macon where he preached Sunday at the Ist Baptict church. Rev. G. W. Williams, left on the 11th for Enondale where he preach- ed on the 12th. J. A. Winston is now running the restaurant formerly kept by H. R. Pearson on 24th ave and 5th street, where he would be pleased to all of his friends. When you want to read a good colored newspaper call on T. Murray, list and 88rd ave. OnSunday Oct 108t. John Baptist church had grand rally, Rey. N. Winston assisted by Rev. L. 8. Lee preached at 11a. m. Rev. 8. M. Moore at 1.80 p. m.and Rev: a Day Sure $480 ean alg, Weteach yon, Kenen Raa eee SCT REMEDY Weeas eis), Poutowilie ky —_—————— N. W. Wallace at 8 pm. Jno. W. Hat ris and W. H Deloach, who have De visiting in Washington D.C. with the G, A.B. have returned 5. M. THplet superintendant of the New Hope Bap" tist chareh fs the right man in the right place. Hes building up the ‘hit! nicely. Prof. W. M. Hopkins #47* the colored sohool role has gone beyond the 500 mark. Supt. J.C. Fant will nave to reccommend them for another teach ef, Mrs. H, I Miller, princiosl of Lik coin school which commenced here opened on Sept, 29 with 169 schol and six teachers. Miss Ora M. ‘Cotto®, ‘Wren Parish, Leo Foster, Mar ‘Barris and N. D. Taylor have retarued "9 fie Yongaloo University. ‘The Meritt Academy and Industrial :020°! under the princtpalship of Prot. J. L Wish is growing right along. Tb Morey’ meeting convened at St): al, MB chareh Sanday Ogt. 12th. Mr AW? Brooke addressed the meetinc. Fo, Le Hilbbler fs @ regalar render of Te Freeman. Let othere see T. Morte): the agent on Sth street. Rev. SD. BY man bas been carrying on» revivel Mt. Pleasant Baptist charch. Patronize our Advertisers. THE WAITER Under the caption "Hints to Walters or How to Receive a Tip," the Chicago Inter-Ocean devotes one-third of a page, quoting from the "American Colored Walters" and displaying a large picture of John E. Golins, the author. When great dailies like the Inter-Ocean devote so much space to a book you may rest assured that the book is well worth reading. Besides quoting from the book the Inter-Ocean says: If you happen to see a waiter twirling his mustache, reprove him. If he chews gum in the dining room or gets into a debate with the cooks, tell him he is no gentleman. If he acts as though he wanted a "tip" call him down. Should he resent any of your reproaches, ask him if he has read the "Waters' Chesterfield" . If he hasn't he ought to be told to go and seek a job with Henry Watterson, for he doesn't belong within the pale of the 'waters' 400. All of this, he it understood, applies only to colored waiters. "The Colored Watters' Chesterfield" was issued by a Chicago publication last week, and it deals with everything from serving ale to slicing a watermelon properly. The author of the book is John B Goings, an old-time Chicago waiter, who is at present employed in a West Baden hotel. Goins worked around Chicago hostelies before silver dollars were cemented in the floor of the Palmer house. He has served millionaires and monarchs And now, after having done innumerable stunts in heavy lifting for the benefit of gourmands, and used a persuasive voice with epicures, he has con- PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be beautiful. Marriage is a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estranges many medium who can excepte her in her life. Marriage presents and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not, for any price, flatter you, your conscience. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends etc, with description of future companion. Describes describing missing friends, enemies, her. Her关爱, less, change in business, journeys, lawsuits contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable good or bad; she withholds nothing. There are some persons who believe that the truth to be gained from consulting a Meditation is not the truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or herself as a Meditation teacher or be a she claims. And a person of any enquiry might may ask the reason why. It is simple: we advisers do not take the trouble to study the principles of their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of prerology and kindred branches that have a tendency to make the pathway to the route of the business clean and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will need for advice—in full knowledge of what they are to learn, and to be able to meet them, confront a Medium they try their utmost effort to dispel from their minds what they want to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. "The pumping," in no tew cases, is the art used by unprincipiated Mediums, but to take hold of the content of the mishear, is a matter of impurity. If you yet this can be done, and by consulting MRS. HWE this seeming mystery becomes realization. This subject has received no little attention to department men and even college professors. So it is not surprising that although there are infringers in our midst, we cannot perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished and unnerving effort, the key to the well of apprehensionable mysteries have been accomplished in humanity. By letter, advice $1.00. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stap for answers. M.J.S. M. B. MARTH. 240 W. 31st St., New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER cluded to hand his experiences down to posterity. W. R Harris opened the dining room of the new hotel McKinley, Canton, O, October 1, under auspicious circumstances, with one hundred and twenty-five guest. The personnel of the dining room crew is as follows: P H Miles, T. Strothers, J A Poole, I I Jones, J. Jenkins, Robert Hughes, P Southernrs, C Proctor, I Pollard, P. A. Jackson, W F. Carter, John Johnson, W. R. Harris, it, water how. The first Sunday dinner served at the McKinley hotel was as follows: A DINNER AT M'KINLEY HOTEL Canape Caviar, Oyster Cocktail, Green Turtle aux Quenelles, Consomme Printanier Royal, Salted Almonds, Celery, Broiled White Fish a la Hotelier, Potatoes, Duchess Radishes, Sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Croquettes of Sweet Breads an Bechamel Small Pattle of Chicken a la Reine Queen Fritters an Maraschino Claret Punch Candied Sweet Potatoes Fried Egg Plant. Corn on Cob. Baked Stuffed Tomatoes. Pineapple Water Ice. Combination Salad. Apple Tapioca Pudding, Cream Sauce, Mince Pie, Orange Meringue Pie, Charlotte Russe, Macaroons, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Cake The Hotel World, Chicago, Ill., Chicago IL., is offering prizes for the best essays on the duty of girl waiters. The competition is open to all. After giving out the conditions, etc., the World says, 'Those intending to contribute will find useful suggestions in Cozart's "Walters Manual and Goin's American Colored Waiter." two useful books on the duties of colored waiters. It should indeed be a source of gratitude to the race in general to know that books written by men of the race are so highly esteemed by such high-class trade papers as the Hotel World. If the men of the race and profession keep up the the present pace the white brother will wake up in the next decade and find himself as far behind the time as did Rip Van Winkle. How many waiters can say that they have purchased a copy of the "Walters Manual" and "American Colored Waiter." W C. Casey, the affable headwaiter at the Del Prado hotel, Chicago, Ill., has just finished a business course in short hand, having mastered the Isaac Pittman system, and has opened up an office at 183 E. 55th street in Chicago as a stenographer. Col. George R. Jones, proprietor of the Fountain City house, Wanksha, Wis., and the Wanksha house, Hot Springs, Ark., has leased the Dewey hotel, Washington, D. C. W E. Tucker, headwaiter at the Albion hotel, Augusta, Ga., is conducting a "Hotel Column" in the Georgia Baptist of that city. President Looke called the Headwaiters' Convention to order last week under very favorable circumstances. Report of same later. Subscribe for The Freeman and get all the news concerning the colored waiters. JOURNALISTS AND LITERARY FOLKS "Diet in Relation to Age and Activity," with hints concerning habits conduct to longevity, by Sir Henry Thompson, Bart., F. R. C.S., M B.; revised and enlarged edition with appendix; Frederick Warne & Co., New York and London; 125 pages. In this little book we have a most practical and important health manual. It is divided into two parts. The first was published in 1886, while the second is published here for the first time. The author has been for over a generation and is to-day one of England's most distinguished physicians, and much of this work is the direct result of personal experience. Indeed this little book may be truly regarded as a great document dealing with the habits of life, diet, health principles and longevity. Sir Henry does not recommend the discarding of any of these elements entering into our present dietary system, as does the dogmatic vegetarian; but would ignore the theory of exclusion in favor of sensible limitations. His observations and suggestions with regard to health and some of the rules that have proven good for its preservation, are very valuable. We sincerely hope that our readers will send for this book and read it carefully. "Crankism," by Lisle de Vanx Mattherman; pictured by Clare Victor Dwiggins; Henry T Coats & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; 100 pages. "Crankism" is a unique book. It is really composed of crankisms. Such satirical abhorisms as: "The present arrangement of society refuses to many the means to live, to live forbidding them the right to die when they wish," and, "Life is full of golden opportunities for doing what we do not want to do," give us a strange feeling—a feeling that, after all, such expressions are but the results of the sober contemplations of awful human conditions and human conventionalities—and there is nothing to laugh at. But when we turn to this sentence: "From all enemies and most friends good Lord, deliver me!" we are constrained to smile. Again: "It is easy to have conscientious scruples when they are profitable," strikes us as one of the strongest presentations of human character—we are very conscientious when we conceive such a state to be profitable. 000 Send ten cents by return mail and receive a copy of "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," by Charles Alexander, who lives at Wilberforce, O This little book contains pictures and life sketches of one hundred of the leading colored men in the United States. 000 We have just received a copy of the "Negro Music Journal," a magazine devoted to educational interest of the Negro race in music. This volume 1, number 1. The magazine is published at Washington, D.C, Mr. J. Holiday Taylor editor While there are some typographical blemishes in the first number, we regard the effort of Mr. Taylor as being a worthy one, and we hope that our readers will respond to his call for support liberally. The table of contents is varied. 000 'Temporal Power," a novel, by Marie Corelli; Dodd, Mead & company, New York: 560 pages. That Marie Corelli is an author of great ability and remarkable versatility, has long since been clearly demonstrated; but this, her latest book, gives her a special place among the truly great novelists of our day. "Temporal Power" is a forceful and mighty effort. It has in it all the fire and zeal necessary to compel the reader's attention from beginning to end, and the able discussion of political, social, religious and economic problems inform us in a most masterful manner. "Temporal Power" is a book of power. 000 "In Quest of the Quaint," by Elizabeth B. Chase; Ferris & Laoh, publishers, 29 N. Seventh street, Philadelphia, Pa; 253 pages These short stories are interesting because they are very quaint and well written. The author has illustrated the volume from her own water colors and penel sketches. It appears that the writer of fiction may find in the traditions of the French-Canadians, with which these stories deal, a rich field. These people have not that strenuosity so common in the Northern section of the United States, and they are a little antiquated in their methods of dealing with the common problems of life. The author indicates that the French-Canadians are proud of their antiquity and like to rehearse the strange legends with which their history abounds. This is an interesting volume. 000 "Mind Power and Privileges," by Alfred B. Olston; Thomas Y Crowell & company, New York: 426 pages All philosophical speculation, when engaged in by well trained minds, are made interesting, instructive and valuable. This book supports the proposition that "Man is the supreme effect of all creative energy." and that "Mind is the true and permanent individuality." 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Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 10c per line. Special tates on WRITE UPS. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office. Telephone number 2880 new. SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 1902. NEGRO PROBLEM IN AFRICA. On another occasion we said that Africa has her own problem, a racial problem, which in a very few years will compare with that of America as a hundred to one. Under the caption of "What Shall We Do With the Natives?" appears the following significant editorial in an African publication: "The Kaffirs at present are earning £155,000 a year, probably more. The greater part of this sum goes in the purchase of wives, who are chiefly useful to their lords as beasts of burden and cultivators of the ground. Forced labor would probably be a blessing to South Africa, but it is obviously impossible in the present state of British sentiment. But what is to come of these three million natives if they are not somehow induced to work? The answer lies with the worthy people who have prevented our colonists from compelling them to work. In the opinion of the Post the troubles of the past twenty five years in South Africa have been infinitely and indefinitely compli- cated by Exeter Hall. 'Either the slave-freeing philanthropists will have to witness the starving of the Kaffir man from sheer laziness, by the importation of laborers from over sea or they will have to proclaim the custom of polygamy a title to the right of living without work' is the verdict of the Pall Mall Gazette. 一 It is very clear, according to the foregoing, that the Britishers are becoming somewhat false to their tradition that the air of England is too pure for a slave to breathe. It will be taken for granted that her dependencies are included in the proposition. The situation in South Africa is a contradiction to that country's advertised position on the question. The disposition of the natives may suggest the heroic remedy—human slavery, but one is compelled to believe that, back behind all of this is nothing more or less than commercialism, which seems to attain the whole world of affairs just now very much to the discomfiture of those who insist that the world is growing better. We do not read of the natives being wards, public charges; but that they will not work. From the standpoint of civilization — citizenship — the natives ought to be induced to work somehow. But when considered from the standpoint of starvation, the whites should remember that they found the natives well and hearty. There seems to be too much method in this over anxiety to benefit them. Even from a savage's point of view $5 to $5 a month for labor and "measle meal" is not a great incentive to work over that sweet "idleness" usually enjoyed by the natives. The wage consideration may be no part of the problem, but we are of the opinion that if the natives do not work they have good and ample reasons for not doing so. In their way they are industrious; they are not known to be indolent as one will infer from the above. Centuries have fixed their customs and a day cannot overcome them Polygamy, from what we infer, makes it possible for the male natives to exist without work. The habit of plural wives has been established by custom and usage; they, it is presumed, do the work while their lords and masters spend their time as it pleases them; a custom which is not unknown in our own time and country. We have not understood that that is the general practice even in that country, and it may be feared that the journal quoted in its great desire to make out a case, has stated the exception for the rule. It is known that the African chiefs, some of them, are polygamous, but the practice cannot extend very far owing to the very nature of things. It cannot be seen why polygamy should not be abolished instead of the establishment of slavery, which is the greater crime in the light of events? But, happily, there are two sides to most questions, and the Kaffirs are not without their friends. The Times says: "No one has had larger acquaintance with the subject than Sir Marshall Clarke. His opinion is a valuable cor- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE BAYSIDE HOCKEY CLUB rective of exaggerations of those who say that the native is irretrievably lazy, and of those who maintain that with time he will supply all the labor industry can require. In Sir Marshall Clarke's view, all things considered, the progress made in habits of industry is encouraging. The natives are fast acquiring new wants, and voluntarily go to work in increasing numbers. But they will not suffice, he conceivees, with a sparse population to draw from, for the future requirements of the country as it is economically developed. Nor can they be depended upon to give continuous labor, so inveterate is their habit of working only three months at a time. In the end it will be found necessary to introduce supplementary labor from abroad." In the view of the Times, the Blue-book merits notice if only because it affords an answer to those who say that the official promises given at an early stage in the war to study and protect the interests of the natives have been forgotten, whilst, however, delay in the solution of the problem is inconvenient, "undue haste may do irreparable mischief." The Standard is convinced that forced labor, however veiled, is only a form of slavery, which is not to be tolerated in a territory under the British Crown. The journal is inclined to favor the provisional solutions of the problem offered by recruiting, and warns us that undue pressure upon the chiefs might lead to insurrection. Similarly the St James's Gazette is "particularly glad to see that Mr. Chamberlain has consistently maintained an objection to compulsory native labor" The St James adds—"We do not lose sight of the necessity of inducing the Kaffir to become industrious if he is to be raised in the scale of civilization; but there is nothing, at present, which we can dangle before his eyes with the label "work is the price of this." Their habit is to work but three months at a time. Well, what of that? If they worked the year round there would have been no room in Africa for the interlopers—the they would not be savages and would need no lessons in civilization. It has been suggested that they be worked in relays, etc.; any way to teach the habit of continued industry. Give the native a chance; he is to be considered, his future, as well as how much can be made out of him. Of course he does not know, and if he did there would be but a few white men galloping up and down that country. We see native Africans in America occasionally. If they are pinched they feel it. They are not run over by the trolley cars, etc. They are about like other people. They will soon know the value of a dollar and will hustle for it if enough of it dangles before their eyes. Too much work may be "the price of this" We trust that the slave freeleng philanthropist will rule the day and that England, the land of Wilberforce, will not out Herod Herod by setting in motion an institution that would cause America's past to pale into insignificance. MR. JOHNSON OF KENTUCKY. W. D. Johnson, editor of the Kentucky Standard, Louisville, Ky., was in the city Monday of last week. He is one of the intellectual giants of this country that fits well his massive physique and his sense of honor. He was born and reared in England, where he attended the best schools. But little Negro blood oozes through his veins; claims direct descent from Samuel Johnson of lexicon fame. Mr. Johnson sat at the feet of Isaac Pittman himself, the inventor of the short hand method that is now so convenient in facilitating office work, and learned that science. When he came to America it was Isaac's brother, Ben Pittman, that helped him on further in the science of hieroglyphics in the city of Cincinnati, O. He became one of GEO The Deweys are one of the fastest colored teams upon the grid iron. Considering the standard of Western foot ball, they are far above the average, no one who ever saw the Deweys work upon the grid iron, will doubt but what they are superior of any team in the state. Experienced foot ball coaches have spoken of their work as something marvelous. The season of 1901 was their banner year, with their great Tackless back formations and Mass plays they were able to sweep everything before them, and pass through the season without losing a game, and many of the old men have returned to the most proficient and speedy writers in America. He conducted a school in short hand for some time, then drifted into journalism. As editor of the Lexington, Ky., Standard, which paper he published before going to Louisville, he attracted attention throughout the country. Kentucky and Mr. Johnson are mutually agreeable for he is a man of great personal bravery, and an editor who is as fearless as he is, stands in need of that quality in its most superlative degree. He bears a few scars in memoriam. But that's not saying a thing about the other fellow. Since going to Louisville he has taken a conspicuous part in politics. A year ago he was nominated on the Republican ticket for the legislature at "Sapps" first primary, but afterwards it was declared he was not nominated, but finally the whole ticket fell through owing to the charge of irregularity. He did not run again, but says he will come again in due time. Kentucky has had no colored man in its legislature, but Mr. Johnson promises to break the ice. If he is given fair play he can do it, for that State is divided into districts according to population. The district in which Mr. Johnson lives is made up largely of Negroes who can elect him if given the chance. Mr. Johnson has his own views on the mining situation in the State of Kentucky. He is opposed to Pritchard of North Carolina and admires Senator Hanna, whom he thinks is the man on horseback. THE FEDERATION OF NEW ALBANY, INDIANA. The Federalist, volume 1, number 1, of New Albany, Ind, is with us. It has a very significant name, and it may be presumed has a great mission before it. The late Afro-American protective movement, which had its birth in that city several weeks ago, no doubt had much to do in bringing about the Federalist. In its salutatory, which is becoming brief, it calls attention to the protective league, which will be known as the Federation. It urges the organization of "Federates" everywhere, which name will be applied to local leagues. The board of general managers are an able set of men, white and colored, among whom are the following and their positions: President—Hon John H. Stotsenburg, New Albany, Ind Vice-president-Rt Rev George W Clinton, A M D. Charlotte, N. C. Corresponding Secretary—Hon Geo. B. Cardwell, New Albany, Ind. Treasurer—B. F. Porter, Jr., M. D. Louisville, Ky. Recording Secretary—W. O. Vance, M D. New Albany, Ind. National Organizer—Rew. T. H. Tipton, D. D. Philadelphia, Pa. Executive Committee—William H Steward, obairman, Louisville, Ky. Rev. Stolford Manuel, New Albany, ind.; William A. Burney, M. D., New Albany, Ind Rev. T. H. Tipton, D. D, is the general organizer of the organization. The paper will be aly edited by a staff of editors made up from the general body. The object of the Federation is to secure all men, especially black men, against the lynch evil that goes on without abatement in this country, and also to advance the black man's interest in general. Rev. W. L. Taylor was re-elected Grand Worthy Master of the True Reformers in a convention of seven hundred delegates at Richmond, Va., a few days ago. The order shows remarkable prosperity; it has done $0,000,000 worth of business since its foundation. Several lodges now flourish in the city of Indianapolis, whereas a few years ago the 1900 GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE FOOT BALL TEAM, clored the school. The outlook for a fast team this play the year is good. It is regretted by the manage-are far ment that the Deweys have not been able to back w the meet some of the crack teams of the South, and d doubt although the Southern teams are more ex- is ve am in perienced than the Deweys, yet we feel safe anxi- ers in saying that the Deweys would prove a re- thing stormy rival for any of them, and it is hoped tion their that before the season closes that the Dew- space back wills meet some of the Southern teams. with able The team owes much of its success to Capt. the pass Bell and Manager Harris, who have spared tack game, no paints to develop the team to the highest Thou- led to point of perfection. Capt. Bell is a natural sten --- order was quite unknown to this community. It is modest in name, but big with endeavor and success. It has been manned since its incapability by a set of broad-minded gentlemen of education and experience, who through their ability have given the world its greatest Negro institution. Its name is now becoming a household word. It is rich in its beneficences—a boon to the colored people where their banner floats. The President had a motive in appointing Roulhac in the place of Vaughn in Alabama. There are those up this way that are trying to find fault with the President for appointing a Democrat. It seems that the appointment suits the leading men of that State from Booker T. Washington down and that fact ought to argue all others out of the question. Mr. Roosevelt is abundantly advised on the situation, and those of that State that felt outraged by Vaughn and his illly-whiteism are satisfied. The onlookers have nothing to do but to look on so far as that particular transaction is concerned. Rev. G. E. Taylor, D. D., editor and manager of the Southern Christian Recorder, official organ of the A. M. E church, was in the city a few days last week. SOME POLITICS. Will Vote in Negro's House. In one precinct of the Fourth Ward, where there are 229 white voters and 92 Negro voters, the election will be held in the residence of a Negro, the majority of the members of the board will be Negroes, and the meals will be served to the board by Negroes. The Democratic committeeman in this precinct is still unable to find any one who will serve on the board. -Sentinel el EAM. player, and for the past two years he has acquainted himself very creditably at full back, and is a great punter, a fine interferer and a hard line plunger. Manager Harris is very enthusiastic over the boys and is anxious that they shall break all preceding records this year. We would like to mention other first class men on the team, but space will not permit, but suffice to say that with Bell, Kibby, Dysart and Goins to run the back field; Harris and Johnson at tackles; Terril at center; Wright and Thompkins at guard; Williams and Macky at ends, much may be expected of the team of 1902. J. SENATOR CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. United States Senator Fairbanks will lecture in the interest of the Flanner Guild work, at Bethel church, Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. From all reports the attendance will be very large, and the friends are urged to come early so as to not interrupt so. The offenses of the bad meet no approval by the better element of them, nor do they mean to suffer in this general indictment at the behest of office seeking and designing men who think of the colored maa as a commodity for commercial purposes. There was a remedy at the polls when the free silver fallacy was rampant; there was a remedy at the polls when free trade was crusading—these were vetoed by the ballots of the conservative element of the country and we expect the other monster—race hatred brewed in the interest of office—to be made fangless at the appointed time. Prosperity and the Republican party are hand-maids. The candidate for County Treasurer, Oliver Ensley, is a gentleman worthy of general support. His family has always considered the colored people. Now is the time to reciprocate—return the favor. "Goin' to vote in a Negro's house."—The Sentinel. We have plenty of prejudice between the races without stirring up more through politics — To the Sentinel. The Shaw meeting at Tomlinson Hall was a grand success. The old time enthusiasm was on, the kind that has made Indiana known to fame. The colored voters will please remember that Congress is the whole thing in our goverment. Wise laws make prosperous times. Mr. Overstreet is to be returned to congress; he is the author of some of the measures that have shaped the financial situation, which is considered at its best. A vote for him is one in your own interest. A United States Senator is to be elected. Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks is the man, Indiana's most distinguished citizen, who stands for that honor. His activity in the larger affairs of the nation proves him to be the manner of man the position dictates. Senator Fairbanks is to be returned to the Senate, where he has made a safe and honorable record as a statesman and a man. A vote for the whole Republican ticket includes Mr. Fairbanks. Cy Clark is still getting in his telling blows in the interest of the county ticket. He is about everywhere doing good. The legislative ticket is made up of a brilliant set of young men who are entitled to a full party vote. Mr Tarkington, that literary luminary, is amid them, and genius cannot be kept back, 'tis said Oliver Eusley, "Bill" Davis, Mr. Davis by and by, "Od." Lew Shank, also Mr. Shank, "Cy" and Mr. Cyrus Clark are a set of first rate fellows who are running for the offices of county treasurer, county clerk, county recorder and auditor respectively, and most respectfully. They are it; they have been tested; vote for them. 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. the Senator. Special music will be furnished by the Y. M. C. A. Quartette, Bethel church choir and the Flanner Guild Quartette. Unquestionably this will be one of the most interesting programs of the season and the public is cordially invited to attend. "Negroas not wanted." Who said they were? A red hot finish is the way everything points. Chas. Elliott has a fast job, but he's plenty fast; talks through two telephones at once. He is kept as red as a boiled lobster, but he's certainly there. Hove you found your friends yet? Think you have. Little Spienle—Furniss, Lewis, Lott, Broyles. They are the quartette (not singers, orators) that are doing the city while Brewer is doing the State. Charles W. Miller for Attorney-general has been in the campaign from the very beginning. He is of great value to the State ticket for his personal worth and for his hustling ability. News Personal and General News Personal and General. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Mary Champion has been on the sick list Messrs. Willis Logan and George Hayes have been appointed judges for the coming election. The initiation of the new Masonic lodge took place on the 20th, when about twenty were inducted into the mysteries of Masonary. The board of education is having a new porch erected over the front entrance of the Lovejoy school. Mrs. Josephine Moseley spent Sunday in Cairo. Rev. Charles Reed is assisting Rev. Hill, of Villa Ridge, in his revival at that place. Barksdale is one of the grand jurors for the October term. Anna Talley is permanently located in St. Louis. James McLanghlin was thrown from his wagon last week and received an injury to his foot. Mrs Maggie Wilkins is repairing her property on Railroad avenue. John Davies of Calra, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs Lesa Talley was called to the bedside of her uncle in Paducah, Ky., last week. Mrs. Martha Bergess, of Olmstead, died on the 13th Rev. Walter Hancock occupied the pulpit at the First Baptist church last Sunday. He intends to begin a revival meeting there soon. Jas. Curtis is in St. Louis. Mrs. Mary Robinson wishes to learn the whereabouts of her son, John Patrick. When last heard from be was in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howard of Charleston, Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penn, on the 19th. The Lovejoy school has purchased an organ to be installed in the near future. Erma Cochran, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cochran died on the 16th from fever developed from whooping cough. The funeral occurred on the 19th at Pulaski, Ill. Call on Mrs. Bell Rodgers for hot meals at all hours, next door to S. M. T. hall. Colored people who wish employment in most any line of work in most any part of the country. North South East or West, write us. State position wanted and send 50c application fee. Free transportation from this point. Thousands of positions being filled every year. Address International Employment Agency, 24 South Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind. The Freeman on Sale. Copies of The Freeman on sale at Colemans restaurant 1214 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa., every afturday WANTED STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" --- A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of both sides of the envelope must be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Norz-Professionals and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between them must be stamped, in order to be prepaid, but whether they are not forwarded. 633234 NOTICE.--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST Coates, Miss. Beatrice Carter, Miss Nancy Brister, Miss Ida Brister, Miss Grace Dixon, Miss. Carrie Francis, Belle Fernando, Miss Jas F Harris, Miss Eliza Harris, Miss May Harris, Mrs. M. C. Harris, Mrs. M. C. Hall Mrs. Georgia Henry, Mrs. Marion Kniddle, Flora Kinney, Miss Bessie I Larkins, Mrs. Ida Proctor, Miss Jessie Smith, Miss Hattie Tyner, Miss Jessie McCarver, Alberta McCarver, Mrs. Alberta Wise, Mrs. James Wilson, Mrs. Dora GENTLEMEN S LIST BLACK PATTI TROUDAADOUS. (Voeckel & Nolan)-Tuskalooa, Ala., Oct. 17; Birmingham, 28; Ensley, 29; Chas1anaooga, Tenn., 31. "A HONOLULU COON" (Shayne Roberts & Gillen)Torte Haute, Ind., Oct. 27-28; Vincennes, 29; Washington 30; Henderson Ky., 14; Evanseville, Ind., Nov. 1. A RABBIN's Foot Comedy Co.—Charleston, S. C. Oct. 20; Savannah Ga., 22-3; Brunswick, 24; Way Cross 25. P. G. LOWERY's CONCERT BAND (4 Paw Sells Bro. Circus)-Jacksonville, Oct. 27; Waycross Ga., 28; Thomasville, 30; Albany, 31; Americus, Nov. 1. W. A. MAHARA, MINTRELS, (Western-Frank Maharra Mgr.)-Fredonia Kan. Oct. 27; Oswego, 28; Parsons, 20; Needshea, 30; Mound City, 31; Nevada, Mo. Nov. 1. BIG MINTRELS FESTIVAL, (Rusco & Holland, Abeline, Texas, Oct., 27; BIG MINTRELS FESTIVAL, (Rusco & Holland, Abeline, Texas, Oct., 27; BOGAN & McCLAIN's "SMART SET"—New York City, Oct. 28 to Nov. 8. To Al and Maimie Holman I've found my voice and am doing stump speeches. -T. L. --- Ollie Dempsey, the well-known sporting man of Cincinnati, O., was in Indianapolis last week. Harry Simmons and Lee Smith, members of "A Honolulu Coon" company were Freeman calls Sunday. ** Tom Logan sends regards to Strauss Troy, J. Ed. Green, Bob Kelley, Charles Moore Knett Titus and Bob Donaldson. Mr. and Mrs. Harper with "The Moonlight Maids" at the Empire, have the most amusing number in the olio and are making a tremendous "hit." --- Tom Logan manager of the Grand Palace Theatre, Savannah, Ga., wants to hear from Vida Devine, Madrid Jack Brown, the Ball, Helen Ogden and Mariam Brown. --- The Prampins, of the Honolulu Coon company were pleasant Freeman callers. They send regards to Ralph Nicholas Frank Clermont, Ernest Eogan and P. G. Lowery. --- The Meredith Sisters, with their songs and pretty dances shared honors with the best performers at the Grand this week. The local newspaper orities have mistaken them for "Spanish." ... "My Friend From Georgia" is not the play in which Messrs. Hogan and McClain are starring. "The "Smart See" in "Enchantment" introducing Ernest Hogan as a featured star is now on the road and will be reviewed in a succeeding issue by Sylvester Russell. --- Chas H. Williams, the comedian, is the manager of the Woodchuck company of twelve ladies and gentlemen with the Bostock. Ferari Carnival Co. No.1. This show was one of the leading attractions of the Midway during their stay in Kansas City. They are THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER now in Dubuque, Iowa leading the Midway. They have the good wishes of the Dubuque people. "Commite Comments on Colored Actors" a pamphlet book by Sylvester Russell is now on the market over 1000 copies having been sold. The book will be on sale at The Freeman office early in November, of which due notice will be given. --- Notes from the "A Rabbit's Foot" company—"Last week we were in Georgia and South Carolina. We played Macon, Ga., just behind Black Patti to ad immense crowd. We played Augusta Ga. on the 13th to a packed house with 4 Paw & Sells' circus and Gordon Shay, Opera Co., as opposition. We please the people everywhere we go for we have a good show, with Arthur (Happy) Howe and D Ireland Thomas in the principal roles. Will Goff Kennedy and Happy Howe on the extreme ends keep them in the best of humor. Kitty Brown, the charming soubrette is making a tremendous hit. Ada Harris, Laura Logan and Lizzie Roberts are up-to-date in their respective lines Rodgers with his trained dog, and Williams the frog man never fall to evoke applause. Prof S E Dodd, the band and orchestra leader is in charge of a small band but they are thorough musicians. His famous cornet solos are the talk of the town. Re regards to the Forepaugh-sells and the Allen aggregations. --- Notes from the "A Honolulu Coon" company:—"At this writing we are all well. Most of the boys spent Sunday in Indianapolis visiting friends and the Freeman We are doing an excellent business and wherever we go they want us for return dates We have booked Lafayette, Ind., for return date, having played there to over 1500 paid admissions. We have been following some very 'punk aggregations' in our route but somehow we manage to 'get ours' with the lucky name "A Honolulu Coon." Mr. Elwood Knox, of The Freeman paid us quite a welcome visit at Noblesville, for all were glad to see him although we didn't know he was in town until he was recognized in the crowd after the first act, but we all had a good time. E.C. Harris sends regards to all friends. Prof. W.E. Dorsay late of K. P. band of Chicago is now leading our orchestra and sends regards to all the boys. Our band is still under the direction of Harry Prampin and is playing all of the up-to-date music Lillian Garay would like to hear from Lillie Lee. She also says, 'Hello, Lloyd Cooper! How is the bridge? I suppose its broke. Well, I'm still in the ring. Regards to Goldsburg.' J. Turner Wall sends regards to all friends. --- Notes from the Famous Georgia Minstrels—We are now in the beautiful State of Kansas meeting with success thus far although a little too much rain for us at present. Harry Fidler, our new stage manager seems to know just what the people want. He will soon have the show as he wants it. He changes something nightly and watches with interest to see how he would like to leave it, but it is yet a puzzle to him as it goes strong any way he puts it. Mr. Fidler claims he has seen them all but the Famous Georgias 'clean house.' Aunt Nancy's Wedding day is the one sensational act of the olio Of J. W. Cooper's word as a ventriloquist we could send press notes and comments from the different papers en route, that would fill the columns of the Freeman. Ed. Tolliver, the coming monologist gets his without a struggle. The Denver papers claim that the Honsevels Bros musical act is superb. Master Willie Shields is the greatest wonder of the age in his line of work (hoop juggling) his act, in many places, stands the audience on its feet, unconsciously. Our Arabian troop produces an entirely different act from any ever seen in their line. There is a vigorous rumor afloat that Kid Langford is soon to wed a Seattle Belle. The entire company sends regards to R. L. Wilson and E. J. Burton. --- Mr. F. L. Mahara, manager of the Mahara Southern Minstrels writes: "I think without a doubt, I have the most manly looking colored organization in existence and I challenge any white or colored organization to show a more cultured well dressed, better mannered assembly than the Southern Mahara Minstrels. We are now in our tenth week and I have not found it necessary to impose a fine on a member. This is my first experience in the direct management of a colored amusement organization and I have found that treating colored ladies and gentlemen as such does not alter their disposition. Billy and Estelle Johnson are new arrivals having joined us at Gutbrite, O. T. They prove a valuable addition as both are exceptionally clever performers Prof. W. C. Handy's concert band of 16 picked soloists is the great feature of this company and I question if not the finest musical attraction connected with any amusements organization, for their instrumentation, in the world. The high grade of classical music including that beautiful selection "The Holy City" places Prof. Handy, in my estimation, by all odds the greatest musically educated colored person of to day and on a par with the late Gilmore and Sousa --- J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City: "A colored team was on the bill last Sunday night at many of the leading theatres and if reports are true, all 'made good.' They were distributed as follows: New York Theatre, Billy Johnson; Dewey Theatre Cooper and Balley; Proctor's Theatre, WILLIAMS AND WALKER. Harry P. Brown; Hurtig & Seamon's, Hodges and Launchmere; Victoria Theatre, Larkins and Patterson; Academy of Music, Wesley and Ida Hill; Metropolis Theatre, Murphy & Slater.—Russell and Brandon spent Sunday in the city. Murphy & Slater, the clever singing and dancing team are meeting with big success this week at Kieth's Union Square Theatre—Sidney Perrin, the well known writer of "coon" songs spent several days in the city last week.—Rasstus & Banks are at the Atlantic Garden this week—Bob Mallory, of Dayton O., and Wm. H. Litchford, of Columbus O., both well known among the theatrical and sporting fraternity passed through the city Monday of last week, en route to their respective homes from New Haven Conn., where they were delegates to an annual conclave. Williams & Walker and their big company are presenting this week at the Grand Opera house to packed houses, their new faction entitled "in Dahomey." It is an operatic affair of which Paul Laurence Dunbar and Will Marton Cook are responsible for the libereto and young men who have borne brains to the development of Dahomey, (ala Bishop Turner.) and flily gain control of the colony of emigrants which they have taken from the State of Georgia. Walker becomes the king and Williams his prime minister. Ada Overton, Jessie Shipp, Lottie Williams, Hattie McIntosh, Hattie Hopkins, Alex Goodall. Fred Donglass and Pete Hampton have prominent parts and play them well. Marsh Craig the clever equilibrist, appears in the jungle scene in the guise of a crocodile and does some wonderful stunts. The scenery and costumes are elaborate and the show this season undoubtedly surpises Messrs. Williams & Walker's previous efforts—Hodges and Launchmere are filling an engagement this week at Hurtig & Seamon's—Will Tom Logan please write?—Frank Moore brother of Chas. H. Moore of the Douglas club, died at his home in Saratoga N. Y., on Saturday of last week, after an illness of long duration. Mr. Moore was n old time minstrel and was at one time considered the champion jig dancer of the country.—Yeager & Yeager returned to the city last week from Portland Me, after filling a successful engagement at the Family Theatre. "In Dahomey" A Howling Success. "Williams & Walker," in large electric light letters, was the sign which dazzled my eyes as I walked from the elevated rail-road station to the Grand Opera House in Brooklyn, Greater New York, Oct. 9. There had been a wonderful change in the performance since the opening night at Stamford, Ct. one WILLIAMS month ago. The criticism of the first performance had done much for the betterment of the show. Considering the highly educational atmosphere in which these two famous comedians appear, we must judge them accordingly. If they like science we can give them that—anything from a flax-s-ed pontiles to a mustard plaster. The Freeman's method of stage criticism will be found to be no different from that of the New York Journal. The James Montague and Alan Dale methods are acceptable to the Journal's advanced readers. The Sylvester Russell methods are acceptable to the 'Freeman's advanced readers. Montague writes about "Mascagni". He knows about his music even if he can't sing it. Dale writes about Weber & Fields. He knows about comedy even if he can't act it. Russell writes about Williams & Walker. He knows "coon comedy" and all of the branches of music that go with it Montague and Dale are not so well advanced in coon art as Russell. They know coon comedy is young and as all their time is taken up reviewing the other races, the burden of weeding out the coon comedy garden falls to Russell and the Freeman, knowing this, backs Russell up. Actors who lack wisdom are just finding it out and the friends of these actors who may not like it need not feel jarred. Complaining to The Freeman is a waste of time that might be devoted to the study of modern scientific coontragedy in a Pennsylvania free library. I soon discovered, after the curtain arose, that Williams & Walker had me andered further into the piay. Amid the hypothesis of a lowly street in Boston, your mind wanders over to Fred Douglass, a very good actor, who peddles medicine and shows both sides of humanities enigma on a face made up of rare grease paints. The quartette sang its Scotchie, "Lay Me Down and Dee' in a sweet fashion such as we have not heard since the days when Billy Windom's Blackstone's sang opera. Salvation armies are comon things and Bert Williams, a most delinquent member, enters the stage in this scene The magnanimous presence of Geo. W Walker his former room mate startles him. Poor Bert consents and the two stars enter into a land of strange hallucinations. This time we all got our money's worth The Grand Opera House gallery is an intelligent one but they decided they got too much in one dose in the second act. Jesse Shipp, second best playwright and second legitimate comedian of his race, supplies the wit for the people and should share the done with Dunbar. Paul Laurence Dunbar, by the way, who only writes the lyrics, gets credit for the whole play, with the use of his famous name as a poet thrown in as a drawing card, which would all sound well sung to the music of "Emancipation Day," in view of captivating Broadway. Jessie Shipp forgot he was the creator of the most artistic love scene in 'ATrop to Countown' ever seen in coon comedy; so Jessie with his muffled modernism, leaves love (in Dahomey) to go a begging and his best qualities as a writer is lost. The plot of the play, which I reiterate is a "trip" to Dahomey, is also a plot in which Pete Hampton concedes to go searching for a box containing a cat's eye that irates, irradiates and substantiates the best possibilities of the most natural Negro comedian in the world-Bert A. Williams. George W Walker is the greatest swell and cleverest talker of his race on the stage. The critic who must teach George Walker how to dress for comedy and to say, "look at those whiskers!" I suppose is very officious. But critics are officious for meddling with public actors and actors are crazy enough to mortify the public and say to the critic-I wont. The third act has improved in favor of the criticism of the opening night. It could not do otherwise. Only one bluff is now made at the natives of Dahomey but the natives in some mysterious way take things into their own hands—and then they don't—nobody understands just what what, but the music plays and the king's chair is discovered in the beautiful garden. Williams and Walker sit in the chair alternately. The journey has made them tired. They want to go home and question the natives regarding the journey. Walker's dancing is abbreviated and all hands are glad to leave Girls will be girls and Ada. Overton-Walker is one girl fashioned after many who have become stars and made their fortunes. Her one short bistronic BENEDICT ENG CO. N.Y. AND WALKER. spasm of modern aristocracy is a little something to marvel at. Lizzie Harding Avery, who succeeds Alice Mackey, was not slow as 'Dancing Sue' and Hattie McIntosh was well in evidence all the time. Miss Hattie Hopkins, a young lady of pleasing appearance is the prima donna soprano of the company. Miss Hopkins has a voice of divine sweetness with power enough to enable her to be heard in a theatre of any size. She is the most promising young singer I have listened to since the Black Patti. This is saying much when one considers Margaret Scott, Mattle Wilkes. Mme. Flower and others. If her methods of articulation improve (for she has not yet acquired the art of shading) and if she can refrain from straining, her stellar success will be assured. The singing of the chorus was grand and of the male members, Lloyd Gibbs is the happiest; for when the voices of the two sweet little tenor singers Richard O'Conor and Henry Troy, (whose name I mistook in the open write-up for Rogers) gives out Gibbs, the champion of them all, is there to make "good." Marsh Craig, the contortionist, is indeed a wonder and he is the most natural, human, rubber-neck man that ever breathed. Much of the music of the original production has been wisely cut out. Will Marlon Cook, technically speaking, is not a dealer in lyric harmony, and intonation, neither does his music have much of that breadth of feeling that reaches the heart. His most classical selections are jerky and everything he writes borders on a favorite set of minor chords, whose mechanism has made his ragtime music famous. Will Acoose give it, if given the chance could excel him. So it can be readily seen that in the event of a run on Broadway, New York, young coon comedy, its stars, its playwrights and even its composers of ```markdown ``` Pocket-Books, Bill Books and Card Cases. Repairing receives prompt attention 537 Vine Street, CINCINNATI O. and troop of performing Hoops. All of these Hoops graduated from the Everhart College of Hoopsism and now they have come to the Kraton Conservatory to finish the work that is intended for them. One of my latest tricks, changing the of the Hoop to a roll of greenbacks, this takes place every Sunday morning in the manager's office. Keep your eye on the leader, for he will certainly deceive you if you don't. My advice to other "shody," hoop rollers that will wear cotton shoes, besure and see the right cooper, for you get your hoops off of a whisker barre, than you can't expect no more of them, for you get out of them. Come East and get wise, can't stay in the background if you have a good act. I am the first colored person to do a legitimite hoop act that is recognized by white artists and since I did the act just fairly good, I have a written permit from the originator to use the act without victiming a victim to the many slurs and hints that are thrown at the other so-called "great artists through the New York Clipper. Season of 1902-'03. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S Minstrels, No.1 Show. WANTED QUICK FEMALE PERFORMERS I can place TEN lady performers AT ONCE, giving them a long and pleasant engagement. Can also use several good looking Creola Chorus ladies. Tickets to right parties. Wire or write. 10, 12, 14 West Broad Street, SAVANNAH, GA. ARNETT'S PLACE Fine Wines, Liquors & Cigars Everything strictly first class. A resort for the genteel and polite only. 2301 and 2303 Morgan Street and 805 N. 23rd Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. TREASURE BOX THEATRICA Pocket-Books, Bill Books and Card Cases 537 Vine Street, Rotten (BACK TO THE HARRYK and troupe of performing Hoops. All of these Hoopism and now they have come the Kratto of them. One of my latest tricks, changin takes place every Sunday morning in the mans Keep your eye on the leader, for he will c hy advice to other "shody" hoop rollers the right scooper, for if you must your hoops of of of them than you have gotten out of them. Co ground if you have a good act. I am kind of a hopper to do a legitim and since I did the act just fairly good, I have act without failing a victim to the many slues "great artists through the New York Clipper. Season of 1902-'03, RICHARD & "In team work Dudley and Kelley, the dancers and singers will be a drawing card this season. Harry Kraton, the hoop controller, is probably the best that has been seen in Evansville in a long time. His wonderful control of the drum and his science in handling the articles which he juggles brings forth both the wonder and the applause of the audience." - The Courier. "Of the olo little may be said. Simpson and Pittman and Heury Kraton were the best of the lot, the latter showing to special advantage the skill of the drummer." - The Evening Summertime Memphis Temp. WANTE FEMALE PER I can place TEN lady performer pleasant engagement. Can also use s Tickets to right parties. Wire or write TOM LOGAN, Manager 10, 12, 14 West Broad ARNETT Fine Wine Everything strictly E. L. ARNETT. also drinks of all kinds to private parties wish E. L. ARNET 2301 and 2303 Morgan Street and rag-time music, will have lots to do and flattery won't do it. But Williams & Walker's aggregation is a big thing and the new comedy is a howling success. RICHARDS & PRINGLES GEORGIA MINSTRELS ONE S.H.DVDLEY The above likeness is an electrotype cut of S. H. Dudley, the lone star comedian, now holding the position of stage manager and amusement director with Richards and Pringles' Famous Georgia Minstrels Co. No 1. Too much credit can not be given Mr. Dudley for the artistic manner in which he has staged In the oloi, many novelties were introduced, one of the most striking being the marvelous movement of his hand he would send the hoops rolling some distance from him with such reverse action that they would return and move back. He would also send his shoulders and do pretty much whatever he willed. The act was a pretty one, as well as Antonio (tex) Daily Express. "The San Antonio (tex) Daily Express" is extraneous matter was fair of its kind, but showed up pale beside the coon doings. The hoop-rolling, however, by Harry Martin, is a good treat." -The Dallas(Tex) Morning News. RED QUICK PERFORMERS SAT ONCE, giving them a long and several good looking Creola Chorus ladies. Grand Palace Theatre, Street, SAVANNAH, GA. TT'S PLACE Liquors & Cigars first class. A resort for the genteel and polite only. ERVED IN THE CAFE going to be reserved. TTT, PROP. 805 N. 23rd Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. this famous show. He has proven himself to be the most versatile comedian and producer the progressive managers Ruscoe & Holland have ever employed, and they frankly admit this season's show to be the best they have ever had thanks to the efforts of Mr. Dudley. With his peculiar way and original idea of delivery he can sing any song and make it go, even with the most fastidious audiences. Being possessed with the above original trait, places him in the front rank of colored comedians. Mr. Dudley has been complimented highly by both public and press for producing and starging the most laughable afterpiece ever seen with a minstrel show "The Darktown Ping Pong Club." This act abounds with mirth and merriment from start to finish and Mr. Dudley shows to advantage in it, for he carries the comedy with a dash and vim that always elicits round after round of applause. The above act will be seen in vaudeville at the close of the season, supported by a cast of ten clever people. Wanted six bright women that can sing and dance and four men. Address all communications to 5908 Calumet Ave., after Jan. 15, 1903. HALF RATES TO Paducah, Ky., Danville, Tenn., Selmer, Tenn., Johnsonville, Tenn., Corinth, Miss, and return, via. Big Four Route, account unveiling Indiana Monument, Shiloh battlefield. Tickets to above points will be on sale Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1902, from Big Four points in Indiana at the rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be good for return to and including Nov. 10, 1902. For full information and particulars as to rates tickets, limits, call on agents Big Four Route, or address H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A., Indianapolis, Ind. a yiCeod (2 pr Cs iy &) I (] ) I |i50 Be BNL INET, (TarM eHOMe, ey oe Baal) = a Bae hoo ates £70 CRAM parece, Ny MAT WAR Mays Saye ii CEC a oor se aT are See ON ee Fall Care of Poultry. | bran, ground oate and middlings, wit During tne many cares of the short- ening days we are apt to neglect our stock a little in the hurry to be before- handed with our fall work and just at this time live stock of all kinds dem nds a litte extra care, and more than any of them the hen needs an extra allowance to ald her in her annual change of plum- age. The green food's fast disappear ing, the bags and worms that form at least one-half of her summer diet are gone—or soon will be, and she must from now on depend almost entirely on that which is given her for food A little extra care and attention at vhis time will count. Daring this month the fowls are as feyerish and fretfal as achild with the measels and they need spectal attention to supply that which is lacking in nature's food for their comfort ‘To renow the many feathers of thelr bodies oalls for much in the way of food stimalant Bat few nens wiillay dar- ing this period, and there is little chance for them to gain much flash or fat—no matter how well they may be fed. A few that moult very slowly may get fat; {s 80, they will be in fiae condition for eating about the time we want a salad for early winter. Such hens make better salads than egg pro- ducers.) They rob the feather supply and egg basket to fatten their carcass, a8 some cows rob the milk pail for the game purpose The thritfy, busy active hens are the egg producers. ‘hey lazy, fat ones are the best to make use of on thetable. They make the very best of roasters, pot pies or fricasees. ‘The hen that casts her coat quickly and renews it after the same fashion {s what might be called the ‘business hen’ and she is usuully the one to lay the most eggs the year around. Such hens should be watched and cared for and kept for breeders, for they are generally certain to produce puilets like them- selves, good, strong vigorous stock which pay well fortheir keeping Dar- ing this trying aeacon of the year they should have shelter from the wet and cold, a comfsrtable place to roost where it is dry and plessant. A place that is well ventilated not cold or hot, but so that the cold nights of autumn will not injare them. Cold winds shonld not be allowed to blow over them as cold cur- rents of air or draughts play the mis. chief with them at thie or any other time of the year. ‘The greater variety of grain they can have the better—if a change at _ev- ery meal, eo much the better—whest, oats, barley, screenings, cracked corn, buckwheat some millet seed and some whole corn. Ground oats, wheat bran and middlings mixed will help them through the monlt and into a condition where egg production is hastened Nothing is better for them at this time of the year than a mash, of this sort Give them ull they will eat of it at noon and at night the whole and broken corn, andthe small grain. Not more than one-fifth of their entire ration should be corn and at least one-tenth or more should be meat of some kind. Fowls seem to relish a change of grain—some will eat one kind and come another ont of a mixed lot: but all will eat corn and wheat in preference to other grain. For this reason it is best togive them the other kinds of grains inthe morning when they are more likely to be hungry. and the corn and wheat at night. In this way they will be sure to eat the other grains that are good forthem Bat few fowls will eat oats or barley in the hull or buckwheat when they can have all they want to eat of corn and wheat; for this reason the oats, barley, buckwheat and millet should be mixed for the morning meal and corn for the evening meal. ‘When the small grains are thrown into the deep atraw for them to dig af- ter it will keep them busy until noon; then a fall meal of cooked vegetables WONDERFUL : WONDERFUL Curly Hair Made Straight By ps. . § oot i S = _ 2 ATi? Aa ‘TAKEN PROM LIFE: BEFORE AND APTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW: Goncieie.) wonderful hair 2 proparmulontuthe word that makes Ei ot Burky baie straight ss shown above. Te moar ead tee ceeanteeerne it palpi falling gut or Uroaking Of cures dangruf and tines sho hair grow loag and sry Sold over forty yeareandtved by thousands, Warranted Raruicen Vestimoniais free on request Tt: Telular PRE aces Stet fons Get tue Original “Oxonized, Ox Beg eka tte cee ans hear steaignt gofv and becuitul. A tlle esau ose, homer aaaniaet this wonderful pomade Is spat by its Use you folissuperior and lasting qualities iets the ieubal ne soppaaiat, eiggat at fe" Pullatrections with every bottie. Only SO conga. Sold by dtugyisis and dealers gona ‘Se'SO conte for one Serie or Bh-ao forehree Sie ‘we pay al express charger Send Bontal onetorass money gracr” Witte Four f Batue and adds plsisty £0 £ _ _OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., $76 Wabash Avenue, Chieaso, iinels. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. bran, ground oats and middlings, with the corn and wheat thrown into the straw about four o'clock or later as may beto depending on_the early or later coming of night. When fed inthis way we get the full advantage of all the food they recleve. ‘To Keep Cider Sweet. The usual preservative employed by cider makers is salicylic acid about 3 to4 ounces to the cask, thoroughly dissolved and mixed. We can’t say that we approve of the use of such anti: septics, as whatever will stop fermenta- tion in the older will if taken in cnffi cient quantities, stop digestion (which is a Kind of fermentation) in the stom. ach. Probably, if one drinks only a lit- tle, the effect is not markedly deleteri ous. The later in the fall the cider is made the better it will keep. For our own use we shonld be inclined to pre- fer the following method, employed suc- cessfully by one of our correspondents, though in this case the clder contains alchohol: ‘Let the elder ferment until sufficiently acid to suit the taste; then bottle in champagne bottles of one guart each, putting one rasin and one clove ineach bottle; cork tight, wire securely, keepin a cool cellar and in three months it will be fit for use. Care must be exercised when opening to let the gas escape gradually or your bottle will be emptied all over the room. It makes a drink superior to champagne and does not make the hair pull after using. More than one rasin pat in will burst any bottle made.” FARM NOTES ‘The free use of lime in the autumn especially under fruit trees, will mater: fally agelst in destroying fungi Use air-slaked lime and apply it freely. It is not as efficacious as some of the spray. ing mixtares but is beneficial to a cer- tain extent at this season. Some soils require lime and it will prove as_valu- able ander trees as on land intended for regal: crops. Some farmers prefer to ‘save the'r seed potatoes, but before doing so there are precations to be taken. The slight- est indications of disease on potatoes should cause their rejotion as the crop next year will be diseased from such seed. Every bushel of seed potatoes should be carefully examined and ex. amlnations of the potatoes in the bins should also be made daring the winter. The pig sty often is filled with ma. terials for absorbing manure, but they are not cleaned as frequently as ehould be the case In winter, if the yard should contain absorbents, they become soaked during the rains and are diss. greeable locations for adults or pigs. ‘The pig prefers a dry location as it suf: fers severely on very cold days. The materials in the pig stys will be of more service if added to the manure heap and a plentiful supply of cut straw thrown into the yard in its place. The coverd shed or sleeping quarters should be Iit- ered a foot deep with cut straw which may then be thrown into the yard, bat the yard should be cleaned after every rain and dry material added. Experiments made this year with rape show that it has long tap roots and stands drought well. ‘The plants grow rapidly and when cat off send out new shoots for another crop. It has been grown on light eandy soil, and sems to thrive on all kinds of land It is a orop that can stand slight frosts and laste late in the fall, providing green food until close to the approach of Christ: mas Horses prefer carots to all other roots, and enongh carrots can be secured from an acre of land to supply a large nam: ber of horses forthe winter If farmers will feed carrots to horses and cows less grain and hay will be required and. the animale will not only prefer the variety of food but will be kept in excellent con- Aition at less expense than to depend solely on dry food. An orchard is necessity on a farm. It is well khown that a farm contain: ing an orchard will sell at a fair price, when farms with no orchards are sac- rificed. The buyer always looks for the greatest number of advantages and if apples, peaches, pears plums and the small fruits can be found instead of only au apple orchard, the value of the farin will be increased much more than the original cost of the orchard. If the farm is not for ssle the orchard will be a source of profit tothe farmer. Late plowing {s sometimes beneficial allowing the frost to assist in destroying ingeots and pulverizing tbe soll When manure {s broadcasted on fall plowed land it 1s better to harrow it in rather than leave the land rongh as the liabilty of loss from washing of the manure by rains will be lessened. When prowing at this seagon the ridges should be so thrown up as to derive the most advan. tage from cross-plowing. It requires excellent judgment to plow a field as it should be done if there are wet places or uneven surfaces ‘News Personal and General. Dyersburg, Tenn., Special —Dr. W W. Sevier, P. E. of this district, de livered @ fine sermon at the C M E, church on the 12th Rev L E B Ros. ser delivered au elcquent serm n ont at St. Matthews’ church on the 12th. Lit. tle Blancb, the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joshua Rains died on the 1itn The Funeral eervices were held op the {3th conducted by Rev Rosser Miss Nettie A. Ledsinger left on the 13th for Nashville to attend Fisk University. Willie Lee and Dewitt Smith loft on the 12th to attend the Jackson Insti: tute The entertainment given at the U B F hall by the members of the C: M E. church was attended by a large crowd. TheO P church gave an en tertainment at Odd Fellows’ hall on the 18th to a good audience The Juvenile band, under the leaderabip of Omer G. ‘Thomas, is well equipped to fill all en- gegements They should be encouraged by the patronageof therace The young men have organized a Young Men's Business League, which promises much good. Allen Dodd was a visitor In the city last week. Prof J. W. Fowlkes, who has been on. the eick list, is able to be ont. Miss Stella Hayes has recov- ered from her recent illness, Rev. H. Barnell is convalescing. MORGAN AND POKER. » Devotee of the Game Tells Pierpont ‘What Fun He Bas Missed, (J Pierpont Morgan is quoted as haying said that poker should not be termed our national game: that itis based on deceit and bluff and ia wicked. The following verees are compiled from data farnished by a gentleman who seems conversant with the game under discussion, says the Baltimore american ] Ob, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, what a lot of fan you've missed — ‘The joy of seeing aces—four bie: aces—in your fst; ‘Tue glad sensition when you split your best and only pair ‘To make a straight—and draw your card—and find the right one there! Oh, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, it may be an awful sin, But poker isn't simply Iuck; it’s science when you win, ‘Oh, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, you have dallied "some with ships, And yet you glow resentfally when some one mentions chips! You've made a jacknot of the mines andsweet- ened it with stocks And fod the kitty day and night with railroad shares in blocks, ‘Yet with all this you've missed the thrill that fillsyou in the hush That comes whensome one raises you and you have madea flush, Oh, Mr. Pierpont Morgan, you may view itas you choose, Bat poker’s like some other games—it’s wicked when you lose. ‘When people shuifle stocks and bonds and rail. roads, ships and mills, It’s much the same as when the game depends ‘on how one fille, Yot when the poker cards go round the backs are at the top. And he who has the emallest stack may make the others drop. Oh, Mr. Plerpont Morgan, it'sabad game, that is true, But every one may not indulge in such big games as you, And maybe some one gets as much fun out of two small jacks As you do when you win a road with miles and miles of tracks. 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By the Quarterly System is offered unrivaled oppor- tunities for those who must retain teaching positions as a means of live- lihood, and yet desire to .study Medicine, VOTE FOR J hn Wetregor ‘The Republican nominee for County Com— missioner of Marion county, election Nov. 4 VOTE FOR ‘heomas E. Spafford blican nomine for County Commission ot Marion ¢0., 3rd dist., election Nov, 4. * Bk i 2 Ia | vorE FOR ] Robert Metzzer The Republican nominee for Ser of Ma rion county, election Novem! VOTE FOR William E. Davis Republican nominee for Clerk ‘of Marion county, election November 5 i VOTE FOR om am am oom == Cyrus J Clerk The Republican nominee ior Aaiitort Morion county, election November VOTE FOR | Olver P. Ensley ‘The Republican nominee for Trensrer © Marion county, election Nove! t$ VOTE FOR | J ha ©. Ruckelshons ‘ jnee for Prosecntitg Fee eee uarion county, election Now * THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS is the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1819 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 $2.40 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 $150 to $250 per week, while death benefits, mountain may be organized in any locality on application, master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For training of the young and their development in this children has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $4.00 each. This department quick benefit from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week at 17.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. To leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount of payment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the members of this degree are devided into Circles and pay to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities and a semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July of each year. Slack fees for each person benefit range from $15.00 to $25.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds, Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.00. The monthly doses are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from mountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Annual Dues. Q'rterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 83 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 35 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 06 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 06 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 00 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Q'erlyly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 60 1 60 CLASS "E." TABLE. Joining Fee $ 5 00 $ 25 $ 5 50 $ 7 75 $ 6 00 $ 6 25 $ 6 50 Value of Certificate after 1 yr $ 500 00 $ 500 00 $ 500 00 $ 500 00 $ 450 00 $ 400 00 $ 350 00 Value of Certificate before 1 yr $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 225 00 $ 200 00 $ 175 00 Annual Dues $ 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 Qtrity Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 3 50 28 to 80 $ 5 25 500 00 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 3 40 30 to 85 $ 5 50 500 00 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 3 40 35 to 40 $ 5 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 $ 3 60 40 to 45 $ 6 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 $ 3 60 45 to 50 $ 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 $ 3 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 $ 3 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee $ 11 00 12 00 12 00 13 00 13 00 Value of Certificate $ 1000 00 1000 00 900 00 800 00 700 00 Annual Dues $ 21 00 22 00 28 00 24 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization with galia of the organization is simple and its cost within the ents to $350 the same is made by the organization in w artment. AGES. Jolning Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 30 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 20 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 25 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all, costing from 10 cents to $360 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 oak the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from the steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a $1,000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited to business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858,000 enacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of R cash on all checks presented while the majority of o clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the x-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. H. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the present has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital of $100,000.00. The Savings Bank opened for business in 1889, the bank have grown to $500,858.00, and the volume of business transactions amounted to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were clearing and clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. Brown and clearing-house checks. This bank was founded in 1806 at N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rep. W. J. Taylor, President; R. T. Hall, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT State Department has charge of all the real property listed in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings, hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 10 employees under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts, attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second Avenue and the MER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 15th day office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a moked by steam, cold and hot water bath, 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.; a store, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1910; a men, run three delivery wagons, and during the festivals. The other stores have been established since and have the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $25,211,652, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 11th 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, heated, 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. Tayler is manager. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va. Washinimin, Va. Laver, Va.; Fortsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, at Richmond, Va., employs a force of eighten men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year, sold $300,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established since and have been equally prosperous. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 008 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 rpiration price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The e-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 Bound street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and OLD FOLKS' HOME 1833, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formative homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid memorial the valuable farm known as Westam, consisting of 6349 richmond, Va., or 6349 historic "Jamay," has been purposely sequestered on Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Adjacent this farm is Westampton Park and a summer in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Ridgict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of fully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in chs offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1893, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 634½ acres, located six miles from richmond, Va., on the histori "James" has been purchased at a cost of 44,480. The Cheesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant records in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westham from Electric Railway and the Cheesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this house is one 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 TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURREY 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. er our Advertisers of this paper and pat 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 Writes Eulogy on Man and Prescribes Small Pills for His Many Ills. Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of microbes. He hoppest out of bed in the morning and his feet are pierced with the tack of disappointment. He walketh through the streets of the city in the pride and glory of his manhood and slippeth on the banana peel of misfortune and unjointeth his neck. He smoketh the cigar of contentment, and behold! it explodeth with a loud noise, for it was loaded. He slideth down the banister of life and encounters many splinters of torture. He lieth down to sleep at night and is stung by the mosquitoes of annoyance and his frame is gnawed by the bed bugs of adversity. What is man but the blind worm of fate? Behold he is impaled upon the hook of despair and furnishes bait for the leviathan, death, in the fathomless ocean of time. Sorrow and travall follow him all the days of his life. In his infancy he is afflicted with worms and colic, and in his old age he is tortured with rheumatism and ingrowing toe nails. He marrieth a cross-eyed woman because her father is rich and findeth she hath not sense enough to fry meat. His father-in-law then monkeyey with onions and gooth under. What is man but a tumor on the neck of existence? He playsthe races and betteth his all on the brown mare because he hath received a tip. The sorrel golding winmeth by a neck. Behold he runneth for office and the dead beat pulleth his leg ever and anem, and then voteth for the other man. He exalteth himself among his people and swelleth with pride, but when the votes are counted he findeth that his name is mud. He boasteth of his strength in Israel, but is beaten by a red-headed man from Tallow-neck. He goeth forth to breathe the fresh air and meditates upon the vanity of all earthly things and is accosted by a bank cashier with a sight draft for $250. A political enemy leth in wait for him at the market place and walketh around him crowding like a cock. What is man but a pimple on the face of politics? He trusteth in a man who cailemeth to be filled with righteousness and standeth up high in the synagogue, and getteth done up. For behold his plious friend is full of gulle, and runneth over with deception. From the cradle to the grave man giveth his check to him that smitteth him. Verly man is nothing but a wart on the nose of nature; a bunlon on the toe of time; a freckle on the face of the universe. --- Lleut. R. E. Peary has returned from another unsuccessful exploration in search of the North Pole. Although unsuccessful Lleut. Peary has no doubt gone further North than any other explorer and too, has accomplished the feat three times, breaking all records and his latest discoveries will add much to the geographical locations in the arctic regions. In his search for the Pole Mr. Peary has faced many dangers. At one time he sustained a broken leg and at another time he was nearly trozen to death and was compelled to have seven toes amputated. In all of his dashes for the Pole, Lleut. Peary has been accompanied by his faithful colored servant, Matt Henson. Matt has stuck to the Lieutenant through thick and thin. At one time a whole crew deserted Mr. Peary with the exception of Matt Henson and Charles Pearcy, the white cook. With these two men and the aid of Eskimos and dog teams, Mr. Peary made his most successful discoveres. He thinks more of Matt Henson than he does pf any other living man. Again the Negro shows his valor under the most trying circumstances. Another old worn out theory, that the Negro can't stand the cold in the North is "knockek into a cooked hat." The Negro is demonstrating, every time opportunity present itself that he is the white man's equal when given the same advantage and opportunity. Under glaring headlines the Beaumont (Tex.) Daily Journal, like the Pharasee of old, says: "Beaumont in many respects is a peculiar town. Some things are done here that would not be done elsewhere. If the crime that will be told of in this article had been committed in almost any other town in the South, or even in Kansas, Ohio or Indiana, there doubtless would have been a surging mob around the jail and there might have been a bon-fire, with the culprit tied to a stake in the center of it. But things are done in a different manner here. Instead of giving the pubio a chance to become wrought up to the point to battering down the jail and sacrificing the accused, he is quietly arrested and nothing is said about him or his crime until the knowledge of the dastardly deed leaks out from official into unofficial sources. A light colored Negro, aged about 18 years of age, whose name is John Johnson, is in the county jail on the charge of assaulting a little white girl named Graves with intent to outrage her. There seems to be no doubt that he committed the crime. Johnson was arrested on Thursday afternoon by Policeman Armstrong, and before he was taken into custody the officer found it necessary to fire three shots at him. He was taken into the presence of his victim, and she and her brother, who is also a child, fully identified him. He was then taken to the county jail, LEADING and EXPERT SPECIALIST. St Louis, Mo. 904 Olive St, (Emile Bldg) Room 203 & offices. Hours 9 a.m. to, 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 to 12 only. Write a letter, write a story. NERVOUS @ DILBITY, Wake Me Up! Drains, Organic Weakness, from Indiscreten. Excess, or indulgence, with Self-Distrust, Melancholy, Ambitionless, Unfitness to Dress, Boredom, Painful, Blanked Blank 61, free. BLOOD AND SKIN Diseases cured for life. Blood Poison, Taints, Eczema. Ecoke Blank 62, free. Eczema, and ADHD. Ecoke Blank 62, painful, difficult, foetus, milky, bloody urine, and private matters promptly prompted. Blank 63, free. Varioccee cured in 6 days. Safe and Sure Medical Diseases. Visit a doctor or at office. Please mention The Freeman. booked for assault to rape, and locked up." The above appeared three days after the alleged rapist had been arrested, and to cover up its own incompetence, the Journal prays: "Thank God we are not like other people of the South." Evidently it is no fault of the Journal that there was not "a bon fire with the culprit tied to a stake in the center of it," because it can be plainly seen that the above article was written for the purpose of exciting public indignation, while the prisoner still lays in jail unprotected. The only reason the Journal did not publish an account of the attempt to rape sooner, was because its reporters were not energetic enough to get the news. The people of Beamont may be different from other Southern white people, but the Beamont Journal, like most of the other Southern papers, are the prime movers in brutal lynchings and the burning of human beings at the stake. 000 The Doctor will soon begin the publication of well written articles by some of the leading physicians of the United States. These articles will be of much aid and very instructive to the young practitioner. 000 PURIN EODIES—Under the term, "Purin bodies." T. Walker Hall, British Med Jour., June 14, 1902, includes all the substances containing the nucleus (2 N including, as regards the pathologic possibilities, hypoxanthin, xanthin uric acid, guanin, adenin, and the methylxanthins. The quantity of these contained in food and their excretions have been worked out by Burian, Schur, Loeiw and others. If we had a complete knowledge of the quantities of exogenous purins, the physician would be able to regulate at will the nucleus nutrition of his patients, hence the value of investigation of the subject. In this article, Hall gives the percentage of purin bodies in different articles of diet. They are specially abundant in glandular substances, sweetbreads probably containing the largest proportion of anything that is commonly ingested; while they are at about the minimum in white bread and certain vegetables. Among the latter, peas, beans and lentils seem to contain the largest percentages. THE ORIGIN OF SUGAR IN DIABETES—Dunschaei (Dent. Med. Wool) following the work of Pavy, in study of experimental glycosuria determined the origin of urinary sugar to be as follows: (1) Corbydroates, not assimilated or not assimilable; (2) glycogen transformed into sugar in two great quantity; (3) the destruction of protale substances liberating sugar; (4) carbohydrates formed from animal and vegetable fats. DANGER IN DUST—Here are a few of the components of dust·fine earth, fragments of wood, cotton, wool and almost everything under the sun, dried excreta, spittle, filth from the gutter, and every possible kind of offensive matter. THE ALKALINITY OF THE BLOOD.—Brandenburg has shown (Deut. Med. Woch. that the alkalinity of the blood dimishes in grave anemia, in fevers, and particularly in pneumonia. Of the alkalines in the blood, eighty per cent are combined with the albuminoids and twenty per cent are diffusible. When the alkalinity diminishes the amount of diffusible alkali increases. It may rise as high as thirty per cent. KENTUCKY C. M. E. CONFERENCE In Session at Padunch, is Largely Attended-Personal and Social. Paduacah, Ky., Special—The West Kentucky conference of the C. M. E. church, Bishop Isaac Lane presiding, convened in this city on the 22d, and is attended by many prominent ministers and visitors Rev. L. T. Howard, the pastor, deserves much credit for the arrangements made for the comfort and entertainment of the visitors. The great revival on Broadway is in full blast. Thousands are attending and no one doubts but what the unimitable Sam Jones is raising hell. Congressman C. K. Wheeler delivered an oration on the 8th, at the laying of the corner stone of the new Carnegie library. It was the most scholarly address heard here in many days. The Revs. S. R Reid and T. A. Thompson were returned by the A. M. E. conference to their former charges. Both have made a host of friends here and are well fitted for the work under their charge. Miss Mahala Bradshaw is in St. Louis visiting Mr. and Mrs. McCluskey. C. M Merrilweather has received many compliments on his address before the recent Republican convention, it being the only speech made before that body. George Reid's class won the banner at the A. M. E. Sunday school for the quarter Mrs. Clem King, of Dawson is in the city. Miss Mollie Cooper, of Hickman, is the guest of Mrs. Becky Bradley, 1221 Harrison street. Dr. W. H. Nelson was called to Louisville on the 9th to assist Dr. Dan Williams, of Chicago, in two very dangerous, but successful operations. Fraternal Organizations Meet. Oakland, Cal., Special.—Our beautiful city was the most attractive of the coast last week. All incoming trains were loaded with delegates from every hamlet of any size to attend the grand lodge of the Masonic fraternity, the grand chapter of the Eastern Star and the state convention of the Home and Foreign Missionary society. There were 30 delegates at the first session of the Missionary convention, which was held at Beth Eden Baptist church. An interesting program was rendered at each session. Several prima donna's figured conspicuously in the exercises. James Lipsley one of our worthy citizens, was married to an amiable lady of New Orleans, La., about two weeks ago. A swell reception was tended them on their arrival at the residence of John Cregg. Mrs. J. Neville is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs Samuel Hawkins have sent their 11 year-old son, Harry, to Normal, Ala., to attend the Normal College there. Silicus—"What did she say when you asked her to marry you?" Sappheeded—"She let me down easy by saying she never suspected I had such good taste." Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published. 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IU S A are the only House in the United States scale all trappings and paraphernalla UBBBORN,HARSH,CURLY HAIR low long, straight, beautiful, soft, and itching, Eczema, and all Scalp Diseases, and Premature Baldness. HARTONA E KINKIEST HAIR. Guaranteed at price -25c, and 50c, per box. will gradually turn the skin of a black highter. HARTONA FACE BLEACH apples, Freckles, Blackheads, and all Broadcloths in close to sixty colors and in every quality really worth buying $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $3.00 and $3.00. Dollar Worsteds including satin granite, whipcord, venetian, granite mixtures, etc., in a mutilitude of rich new colorings. Kerseys for coats and other tallored garments,two excellent qualities in a range of nine choice colorings, $1.75 and $2.50 a yard. Armures and Whipcord Worsteds of American manufacture; good goods for little; numerous colors at 50c and 55c a yard. Plaids from Germany, Scotland and France, tartan s checks and bourette effects. silk mixed or all-wool, $1.25, $1.35 and $1.50 a yard. Granite Waistings ore a m and color- ed grounds in up-to-date designs 550 to 850 a yard. L. S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFs. Mrs. Maurice White has returned from Cincinnati. C. C. Jackson of Cleveland, O., was in the city Tuesday. The Zenda dance was well attended last Thursday evening. Mrs. Mayme McCary is ill at her home in Walnut street. Mrs. Fannie Johnson is ill at her home in N. illinois street. George G. Parker of Logansport, Ind. was in the city last week. Mrs. Thomas Dudley continues ill at her home in North street. Mrs. Mary Williams has returned from Northern Wisconsin. Miss Maude Bass was visiting in Marion and Anderson last week. Mrs Cheatham continues quite ill at her home in N. Senate avenue. Turner Harrison has returned to the city after a three-years' absence. Miss Nellie Pierce of Madisonville, O., is in the city visiting friends. Mrs. James N Shelton continues ill at her home, 531 Donglass street. Claude Reynolds and son have returned to their home in Chicago. Rev. and Mrs. Collins of North Vernon, Ind., were in the city Sunday. Rev. Baker of Tennessee, occupied the pulpit at Simpson Chapel Sunday evening. Miss Sarah Price of Covington, Ky., spent last Sunday with her sister, Miss Clara Price. Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart were presented with a bouncing boy last Friday morning. Mrs. George L. Knox left for California on Thursday, where she will remain during the winter. Misses Mary Wheeler and Florence Metzger of Franklin, Ind., were in the city last Thursday. Rev. Gilliam went to Cleveland, O., on Wednesday to attend the Methodist Missionary meeting. Wm. Crockett and brother George of Cincinnati were in the city last Sunday, guests of Allen Scott. The Enterprise club will meet at the home of Mrs. Rochester, 1117 Lewis street, on the 28th inst. Mrs. Julia Ealey died last Friday afternoon at her home in Brightwood after several months' illness. Horace Morris, of Louisville, Ky., has accepted a position as pharmacist with the A. E. Manning Drug company. Services are held at the Episcopal Mission every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Every one is invited to come. Miss Oney M Chattman has returned to the city after a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Louisville, Ky. Mr. William D Edington has returned to the city from Chicago, where he has spent most of the summer months. Mrs. Ward, mother of Dr. J. H. Ward, who has been visiting her daughter in Washington, D. C., has returned to the city. Miss Vergle Claggett and her sister, Mrs. Henry Howard, of Terre Haute were visiting friends in the city last week. Miss Louise Taylor has an office of chiropody at George L. Knox's barbershop, corner Meridian and Washington streets. Mrs. Eliza Johnson and son, after four weeks' visit with Mrs. L. W. Allen, returned to her home in Louisville, Ky., last Sunday. Miss Lulu M. Hampton, of Friendswood, Ind., is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Anna Simmons, 1823 Yandes street. Mrs G. H. White, who has been visiting relatives in Parker street for some weeks, left for her home in Crawfordsville last Monday. Mrs. J. Leonard Branham left for Memphis, Tenn., last Saturday to join her husband. They will reside there during the winter. Rev. R. R. Downs and family have gone to Columbus, O., to reside permanently. He will take charge of the A.M.E. church there. There was a musicale given for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A., at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Wells 229 W. 12th street Thursday evening. W. Sherman Baldwin from Chicago passed through the city last Sunday en route to Cedarsville, O., where he was called to the bedside of his father. Albert Talley the well known "bell hop," of Dyersburg, Tenn., is in the city for a few days from ban Francisco, Cal., after which he will go to Chicago Miss Allie Wood of this city and Mr. GEORGE Gibson of Cleveland, O., were married in the latter city Oct. 1, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson are at home to their friends at 305 Bell avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Ida Bolden, of Knoxville, Tenn., is the guest of Misses Alice Mathias and Josie Shields, at the residence of Mrs Mary E Lindsey, 2821 London avenue. They will receive callers and friends each Thursday afternoon. The Bachelor Girls Literary club met with Miss Etta Lewis in North California street, Wednesday evening. Oct. 15 and elected the following officers: Miss Hattie Tayler, president; Miss Croker, recording secretary; Ambia Keene, as sistant secretary. CRAMER PLATES are used by the leading photographers all over the country. They are unsurpassed in quality and ease of manipulation. Full descriptive manual sent to any address. MANUFACTURED BY G. Cramer Dry Plate Co. 1922 Shenandoah Avenue, S...LOUIS, MO. Offices in—New York, Chicago, San Francisco. GREATEST S at the N Owing to the fact that we are compelled to sell cloaks, suit pertaining to ladies' ready-to-wear Latest style suits given in all shades from $4.90 to ... Monte Carlo coats given in all styles s shades from $4.50 to ... Dress skirts silk trimmed and some pla according to what you ladies desire g on in all shades from $2.90 to ... Walking skirts given in all shades s newest styles from $2.00 to ... Don't miss to inspect those goods before buying elsewhere :: Those who want a seat in Wayman Chapel must come early or rent one. Professors Damon and Rattliffe leading musicians in the state. Special music Sunday, special sermon at 7:30 p.m. subject: "A Mother's Love." Hallowen musical recital by Damon and Rattliffe's musical school. On Wednesday evening the 15th inst., quite a number of neighbors and friends gathered at 2132 Parker street, to tender a birthday surprise on Mrs. George Taylor and Mrs. Menry Tasker. Both ladies were recipients of many useful presents. Refreshments were served in abundance. Those participating in the festivities on this occasion were: Meadames M. B Wilson, K. W Berry, E. B. Kimbrough, Mollie Toles, F. A. Micherson, G. H. White, P. West, Mr. and Mrs Alfred Duvall, Mr. and Mrs J. W. Smith, Misses Luoy Punyear, Sadie Reed, Katie Wilson, Lenina and Margaret Smith, Messrs H. F Shobe, Indimeon James, Arthur and Walter Marshall and the representative of The Freeman. The festivities closed with "St. Peter at the Gate," by a member of the party. SIMPSON CHAPEL, NOTES SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES Good congregations last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Gilliam preached at 11 a.m., and Rev. Robert Baker at 7:45 p.m. Rev. Baker is one of our local preachers and is a speaker of more than ordinary ability. The members will be glad to hear him again. Sunday-school and Epworth League are thriving. The pastor spent the week in Cleveland, O., attending the great Methodist National Missionary Convention. He will return to-night and preach to-morrow morning and evening. Members and friends are reminded that services will begin promptly at 10:55 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Our organist, Mrs. Johnson, has returned from Washington, D. C., and the choir will resume its weekly rehearsals and furnish excellent singing as before vacation. The sale of the debt blocks continues at a gratifying rate. About 250 sold within 15 days. The purpose of the Y M. C. A. lecture course is to elevate those who shall come under its influence. By education we do not mean the mere storing of facts into one's mind, or the legal performance of moral obligations, but rather we mean intellectual and moral culture, development, the increase of one's power. Nor would we limit this culture to any one phase of life. Wherever we are weak we shall aim to add strength. Therefore it seems fitting that this course should begin with a series of practical talks upon the physical side of our beings. Below will be found a statement of this series with the speakers who will treat them. These six lectures are open to men only. We feel very grateful to our physicians who have so cheerfully agreed to give us of their knowledge and experience. Indeed we should all be proud of a set of men who are so capable and public spirited as are our doctors. The course is as follows: November 11—"Heredity," Dr. D. H. Brown. November 25—"Cleanliness," Dr. J. H. Ward. December 9—"Temperance," Dr. S. A. Furniss. December 23—"Habits" — January 6—"Celibacy," Dr. E. F. Johnson. January 20—"How to Attain Our Three Score and Tee," Dr. W E Brown. These lectures will be given at the Association rooms promptly at 8 o'clock TUSKEGEE'S NEEDS. Booker T. Washington's Report on the Alabama Institute. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Ae. Normal and Industrial Institute, has made public his annual report on the institution for the year ending May 31, 1902. The cover of the report shows the Carnegie library, and this is described as "built al., most wholly with student labor," a matter almost a doctrine in the institution. The report shows that there have been 1,384 students enrolled, with an average attendance of 1,218. These came from thirty States and Territories and five foreign countries. The figures do not include the classes in the children's house, a primary model school, nor the 139 students in the night school and cooking class in town. The school community consists of 1,500 pupils. The cost of education has been $72 per pupil. The receipts during the year amounted to $341,401, of which $126,864 went for current expenses, $4,788 was used to swell the endowment fund, and $150,203 was put into the plant. The sum of $17,545.05 was devoted to various special uses. The endowment fund now is $299,759, and the total indebtedness $5,887.52. The amount received from the South is larger than ever before. Belton Glireath of Birmingham, an exslavemaster, gave $500, and H. W. Roberts of Atlanta, a slaveholder, gave $100. Roberts of Galway, N. Y., an exslave, contributed $1,000. Many new buildings are now under the way. Carnegie library has been finished, and Rockefeller Hall is nearing completion. Three "friends" have provided for an office building, two bath houses and a memorial gateway. "The Lincoln Gate." Ms. Collis P. Huntington has given a large building, the Lincoln Gate, to the Memorial. Another friend has offered to build a women's dormitory, and me ans have been provided to extend the trades building. The barn given by Morris K. Jesup has been completed. These large gifts, however, are not all. The greater part of the maintenance fund has come from former pupils and friends in small amounts, from 50 cents up.ward. The institution, however, continues to need support, and Mr. Washington asks that the fund is rich be not accepted. The report says. "Among our most urgent needs at present are: An adequate endowment fund. This fund is now much too small. Scholarships CRAMER PLATES are used by the leading photographers all over the country. They are unsurpassed in quality and ease of manipulation. Full descriptive manual sent to any address. MANUFACTURED BY G. Cramer Dry Plate Co. each of $0$ a year to pay the tuition of one student. ($200 enables a student to complete the four years course, and $1,000 endows a permanent scholarship); $25,000 for a dining room and kitchen; $2,000 for commissary building; $20,000 for a boys' dormitory; $25,000 for a central heating plant; $10,000 for a drainage system; $10,000 for a better equipment of the industrial department, and $10,000 for an addition to Alabama Hall." Training in agriculture and on industrial education. At present there are taught thirty four industries, as follows: Carpentry, black smithing, painting, wheel wrighting, harness making, carriage trimming, painting machinery, founding, shearming, brick-making, milling, tinning, tailoring, mechanical, architectural and freehand drawing, electrical and steam engineering, canning, plain sewing, dressmaking, millinery, cooking, laundering, housekeeping, mattress making, basketry, nurse training, agricultural training. In the brick making department the students have made 2,128,000 bricks during the year. As instances of the success of the school Mr. Washington cites many cases of Negroes who within a year or two after graduation have become proprionous mechanics or tradesmen on the lines of Tuskegee. Three of the graduates set to Africa by the German government, to teach cotton raising have been so successful that four more have been added. The school has grown at least twelve large schools, one of which is Snow Hill Institute. BUFFALO CLUB HEADQUARTERS A Grest Retreat for Pleasure Seekers— Roosevelt Club Banquet. Cairo, Ill. Special. — Rev. Knowles was met at the water's edge last Sunday by over 500 people to witness the baptising. There were 30 converts to receive the rite of baptism. Photographs were taken of the congregation. If you wish to hear a masterful sermon go to the church at Fourteenth and Wahwat streets next. Sunday at 4 p.m. as Rev. C. G. Barkeale will occupy the pulpit. He will also preside at Fifteenth anh Commercial avenue Sunday night. Mrs. Steele, of East 1st, Louis, was a recent guest of Mrs. Mary Madi son, in Fourteenth street. Miss Mary Martin will leave on the 25th for Indianapolis, where she will be married to Edward Hawkins. Miss Annie Newson, of 312 Twenty-ninth street, is still on the stick list. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hall have returned to St. Louis, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Amanda Small, in street R. Gordon has a first class shaving parlor at 105 Commercial avenue. S. E. Green has an up-to-date cafe at 408 Commercial avenue. Call on George Carr for a first class shave. Thomas Graves is still in the barber business at 1310 Commercial avenue. Mrs. Lula Anderson is conducting a first class dress making establishment at 426 Eighteenth street. The Buffalo club meets every Tuesday night at their rooms, 1112 Washington avenue. They have nearly furnished quarters and is a great retreat for pleasure seekers. Charles Barber, of Twenty sixth street, is mourning the death of his wife, which occurred on the 18th. To James Hale, of Paducah: Your son is in Cairo, living with Rev. Anderson. Ed Overby would like to learn the whereabouts of Mrs. Mary Lay and her two daughters; when last heard from she was in St. Paul, Minn., or Racine Wis. Mrs. Susie McGee has returned to St. Louis, after a lengthy stay in this city. For first class music on short notice, call on Overby, at 429 Dong-lass street. The Republican rally at the court house last Saturday night was an enthusiastic gathering. A democratic brother became so nirruly that he was landed in jail, Roxie Green, of 809 Halliday avenue, is a dead beat of the first water. She would not pay a bill under any circumstances. There are a few more of her kind that we will mention later on. Willis Martin of Paducah, passed through the city Monday enroute home from a tour South. The Roosevelt club gave a swell reception at their rooms on the 17th. A grand reception will be given at the Twenty sixth Street hall on Nov 5th. Her orchestra will furnish the music. The public is invited. A large number of Cairo people left on the 12th, was a shock to his many relatives and friends. He was buried on the 13th at the Cairo cemetery. The funeral services were held at the Free will Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Rucks. Mrs. Rosa Ballist, of Columbus, Ky., is a guest of Mrs. Jane Johnson, in Twenty first street. Mrs. Jennie Bland, of Duquoin, Ill., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. James Goode, of Twentieth street, on the 17th. William Brown, of Paducah, is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hughan Taylor, 3012 Commercial avenue. Fred, Montgomery, of Paducah, was a guest of Mrs. Erle McClain, 3100 Poplar street, last week. A glorious meeting is in progress Rev. Knowles' church, which has been in progress for the past three weeks. There have been 29 converts and 18 otherwise, total additions 47. Oa last Sunday at the morning service, Rev. S. Oliver preached a soul stirring sermon. At 7:30 p.m. Rev J. O. Griffin, of Greenville, Miss, delivered an able sermon. The Sabbath school of this church is in a prosperous condition. FUTRELL CITY NOTES Look out for Thanksgiving! The C M E and Freewill Baptist churches will spread themselves on that day. Call on W M Futrell for a hair out or shave. Wm. Futrell is meeting with much success selling lots. This is a good opportunity for all persons desir- ing a home. The speaking and barbecue last Saturday was a success. Mrs. harty Hunt is visiting her sister in Clarksville, Tenn. Send $1.50 for your year's subscription to The Freeman, the leader of Negro journals. FREE or CASH Medical Treatment. Book 5e stamps. Box 823, Denver, Colorado WANTED Coloured Field Hands to grow cotton in West Africa. Comfortable hatch trays. Treated with guaranteed. Deserving applicants please write to New Cotton Fields Limited, 43 Devonshire Chambers, Bishopsgate street, London, England. NOTICE. Why God lets the Devil exist, a question that puzzles millions of people, yet few can satisfactorily answer it. This book makes the matter clear; tells who the Devil is and where he came from. Dr. S. W. Patterson, A5; W. 66th street, New York City. AGENTS Male and Female to control the sale of our Wonderful "FROZEN PERFUMES" in their locality. Send 15 cents for sample and instructions, terms, etc. ONCE IN A MAY SOLD. PARAMOUNT NOVELTY COMPANY, Indianapolis, Ind. THE MARKET Cotton. New Or'leans. Oct. 18—Cotton futures steady; spot cotton easy. Sales. 4,550 bales. Ordinary. 615-18c; good ordinary. 7,7-16c; low middling. 74c; middling. 8,1-16c; good middling. 84c; middling. 87c; Receipts. 14,349 bales; stock. 140,957 bales. New York. Oct 18—Cotton-Spot closed quit; middling. 8,70c; middling gulf. 8,86c. Sales, none. New Orleans Oct. 23—Cotton futures steady; spot cotn n steady. Sales. 5,550 bales. Ordinary. 8,70c; good ordinary. 7,7-16c; low middling. 74c; middling. 8,1-16c; good middling. 84c; middling fair. 8,9-16c. New York. Oct 20—Cotton-Spot closed quit; middling uplands. 8,70c; middling gulf. 8,95c. Sales. 2,000 bales. New York. Oct 21—Cotton-Spot closed dull; middling uplands. 8,70c; middling gulf. 8,95c. Sales. 70,70 bales. THE TIFFANY-BOGERS CO., 24 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea and discharges from the urinary or- ganis, arrested by Santa Midy Capsules without inconvenience. Price $3.00 of ALL Drugs, or I.O. Box 2081, New York. 95c Hat Store Latest Style Cap 446 Massachusetts Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IN. I POLASKY Mgr. Hat Store Latest Style Caps 446 Massachusetts Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND I. POLASKY, Mgr. CARPETS AND CLOTHING Restored as new by using 1710 S. Lindon St., Indianapolis, Ind. 311 INDIANA AVENUE MODANEL'S Steam Dye Works Ladies' and Gents' Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired, Base Ball Suits made to order. Ladies' Cloaks altered. Dry Cleaning- Work called for and delivered. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA The Old Bargain Shop For bargains in Stoves and Furniture 427 Indiana Avenue. Collars Cuffs 2c 235-237 INDIANA AVENUE Both Phones 1671. $4 to $8 a Day Sure Send us your name address, and will explain the busi- ness fully. We teach you free. Remember we guarantee a clear profit of 4 to 8$ on every day's work. Write an order of sending 24 stamp for particulars. S.O.TT. REMED. CO. P.O. Box 570, Louisville, Ky. --- GREATEST SALE ON RECORD at the NEW CLOAK HOUSE Owing to the fact that we must make more room for new goods coming in, are compelled to sell cloaks, skirts, skirts, wraps, waistls, furs and everything pertaining to ladies' ready-to-wear garments at exceedingly low prices. Latest style suits given in all shades from Flanner & Buchanan, THE LEADING FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet.New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES This buggy is one of the GREATEST encourages to mathemony. Let the young or old man get her into one of these buggies and checker the rest of his day. Yes 'he' will checker the rest of his day. BUY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. D. H. BALDWIN & CO. 145-149 N. Penn. St. $500 -- EMERGENCY BENEFIT -- $500 For the G. U. O. of O. F., at Tomlinson Hall, $500 -- EMERGENCY BENEFIT -- $500 For the G. U. O. of O. F., at Tomlinson Hall, Monday Evening, November 3rd A Joint Debate. Resolved; That ministers should take a leading part in politics. S. G Glvens, 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. SHELTON'S ORCHESTRA. $9.90 to ..... $15.00 Monte Carlo coats given in all styles and shades from $4.50 to ..... $10.00 Dress skirts all twinned and some plain according to what you ladies deis given in all shades from $2.50 to ..... $7.00 Walking skirts given in all shades and newest styles from $2.00 to ..... $5.00 Don't miss to inspect those goods before buying elsewhere :: : THE ATLAS Flanner & THE L FUNERAL $20 N: Illinois St., bet. N. BEST SERVICE COTTON BLOSSOM, This buggy is one of the GREATEST encou man get her into one of these buggies behind a just as well go way, way, back and play checke 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 $500 -- EMERGENCY For the G. U. O. of 0. Monday Evening A Joint Debate. Resolved; That minister, S. G Glens, W. E Jones; N. P. Garo the discussion. Dr W. E. Brown, Geor Kersey and I.D Blair, Judges. GURLE EXHIBITION DRILL. PROF. ADMISSION, 35 CENTS 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. Furniture, Carpentry, Home bought sold and exchanged. STOVES A SPECIALTY 519 Indiana Avenue. 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. OHICAGO, ILL. We have secured executive sale for Indianapolis of We have every reason to believe that it is the best stove made. The manufacturers claim that they have made it 192,000 now in use. At 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. A full line 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. Come to— Enos' Drug Store Corner St. Clair and West Streets for anything you want in the way of medicines, Drugs, Stationery, Toilets goods, Perfumery, etc., etc. PERSCRIPTIONS CORRECTLY COMPOUNDED The latest Periodicals. We sell everything as cheap as at any other store. J. W. BANTLEY Lunches 10 and 15 cents. Meals 20 cents. Short orders at all hours. -513 Indiana Avenue. breadcloth, chevrot and melton from $1.50 to $1.00 Slik skirts, some trimmed and some plain in any style you want from $4.50 to $10.00 Capes in Kersey breadcloth and sea push and other varieties from $3.00 to $1.00 Waistbands in French flannel and silk from $1.00 & Buchanan, LEADING DIRECTORS et. New York and Vermont St FAIR PRICES This high grade Runabont furnished with selected hickory wheels, in either $, $ or 1 inch. And body 20, 22, or 24 inches wide. Cushion and back in any color leather or cloth, and everything complete with anti-rat- lers, shaft, etc. Special price to readers of this paper, steel tires.....$37.25 Special price to readers of this paper, carbon dioxide MARRIAGE COMPANY in Street, ST. LOUIS, MO PIANOS NOS at $150.00, CASH OR-PAYMENTS TURER. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. WIN & CO. N. Penn. St. ENCY BENEFIT -- $500 of O. F., at Tomlinson Hall, ing, November 3rd ministers should take a leading part in politics. Gardner and J. N. Shelton will take part in George C Chadwell. George L Knox, W. A. URLEY BREWER will deliver closing address. PROF. R. B. SHELTON'S ORCHESTRA. ADMISSION, 35 CENTS Dr. D. H. Brown, 754 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Office Hours—9 to 10 a.m., 7 to 4 a.m. 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. New Phone 1656. Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4351 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974—Old Phone 1-6490 W J MERRILL Phone 1164. Vermont & Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J E BENJAMIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all court. Rents Collected. Loan on Real Estate. New Phone 1640 12½ Wilson Block, Room 3. New Phone 2666 Res. 557 Hiawatha St. Nathan T. Ward Appearance Bonds and Collections with E. Octavus Mack and J. E. Benjamin Lawyers, Room 2 Wilson Block, 12½ N. Delaware ware街. With J. H. Lott, Lawyer, Room 43 Baldwin Block. EYE STRAIN IS NEVER STRAIN. Nerve strain cause aches and pains. Our glasses re- move the cause of these troubles. We guarantee that it is Eyes tested free; no one urged to buy. Prices reasonable J. H. Boyer, Oph. D, 21 W. Ohio St. O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 012 Green—Phon n—New 265 FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMSALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. [417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Taggarts Bakery 234* W. 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