The Freeman

Free Sample Copies of The FREEMAN sent anywhere for the asking. Agents wanted. Write for terms. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 1 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME IV. NUMBER 46. EDUCATORS MEET! IN THE INTEREST OF NEGRO EDUCATION IN LOUISIANA. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ATTENDS Sessions Largely Attended by the Intelligent Classes of Both Races-Dr. Alderman's Eulogy-A Typical Gathering of Southern Brain. New Orleans, La., Special.-Two important meetings in the interests of colored education in the state of Louisiana, were held in New Orleans on the 31st ult., under the auspices of the Southern Education Board, of which Mr. Robert C. Ogden, of New York, is president. The first of these meetings was a conference of leading Louisiana teachers, held in the afternoon in the chapel of Straight University; the second was an enormous mass meeting of people of both races, held at night in Washington Artillery Hall, on Charles street, addressed by President E. A. Alderman, of Tulane University, and Dr. Booker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute. Hon. E. B. Krutchinson, president of the New Orleans Board of Education, presided at this meeting and introduced the speakers. The arrangements for these meetings were made by a committee composed of Rev. Dr. George W. Henderson, pastor of Straight University; Dr. I. B. Scott, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and Rev. D. A. Graham. These gentlemen deserve great credit for the remarkable and gratifying success of the meetings. Dr. Henderson presided at the conference in the afternoon and introduced Dr. Washington to conduct the inquiries and direct the line of investigation which it was desired to take up. Dr. Washington began by briefly reviewing the formation of the Southern Education Board, whose object, he said, was to get hold of facts and stimulate interest in public school education in the South, regardless of race or color, Louisiana, he said according to statistics, stood at the head of matters pertaining to education—if you begin at the bottom. His own state of Alabama was not far behind. The speaker said that the Negroes were not to feel that they were being put aside because this board and the General Education Society proposed to help both races. There could be no intelligent black man but would realize that he and his race were being helped when the people of the white race, too, are being educated. He believed that the board was doing some far seeing work—work the effects for good it might take years to plainly show. Dr. Washington then went on to say that the object of the conference was to obtain as much information as possible from those present in regard to the public schools in the state, preference being given to the country schools, because in general they were not so well taken care of as the city and town schools. He then proceeded to call on various teachers present to give information from the parts of the state from which they came on such points as: Number and condition of country school houses? Length of term? Character and pay of teachers? Prof J. B. Lafargue, of Rapids parish, said there were no country school houses in his parish. Such country schools as there are, they are taught in churches. Some of these buildings he described as comfortable and others as "very nice." Dr. J. S. Powell, of Lincoln parish, said that he did not know of a colored school building erected by the state in his parish. He knew of six small buildings built by the colored people themselves near the churches for school purposes. The tendency is to build more of these buildings. Otherwise the schools are in the churches, except that the people in and around Ruston have formed a company and built a good school building there. This school is under the direction of Mr. Charles P. Adams, a graduate of Tuskegee, who has several other graduates of the same school to assist him. It is an industrial school. Prof. Powell said that the educational needs of the colored people of this parish were just as great as he could possibly imagine. Others who spoke were Profs. T. H. Kane, of Caddo parish, in which the city of Shreveport is situated; W. R. Raymond, of St. Mary's parish; Daniel West, of West Baton Rouge and Point Coupee; W. R. Wright, of Rapides; Enoch Dunn, of La- fouche; James Herod, of Vermilion; W. M. McGee, of Richland, the principal of a colored school at Delhi, in that parish, and others. The reports of these men in general agreed that although the bulk of the Negro race in the South lives in the country there are practically no country public school houses, and that such rural schools as there are, are held in the churches; the school term provided by the public money is from two to three months—hardly ever over the latter—unless supplemented by money raised or given by the people themselves. Reports as to wages varied from $10 to $25 in the country. Wages in the towns and cities are reported better, and in general the length of term there was said to be the same as that for the white schools. When it was said by one man that the pay of the white teachers was much higher than the colored, another man said that this might be in part explained by the fact that a higher standard of efficiency was demanded of the white teachers. He thought that colored teachers were sometimes selected from a favored colored family, regardless of fitness. Mr. West, of West Baton Rouge, replied in this connection that in his parish the colored people lived near enough to the members of the school board so that if they were given an unsatisfactory teacher they at once made their complaints heard, and in that way had been able to have good teachers. Mr. Washington commented particularly on this point, and said that he believed that the white school boards of the South had enough true interest in the colored schools as a general thing so that if complaints of this kind were brought to their attention, they would see to it that the wrongs were righted. Fully three thousand people must have been crowded into Washington Artillery hall for the evening meeting, and the audience was representative of the most intelligent and most earnest elements of both races. President of the School Board Kruttschnitt said in his opening remarks that the large number of white persons present was the best proof of their approval of the intelligent effort made by the colored race of the South to advance along the line of education and civilization. Dr. Alderman said that Mr. Washington came not from the ranks of the politicians, or even from the clergy, but from an humble school room. He said that no right minded man would withhold his sympathy from the race striving for the reality of freedom, "Freedom," he said, "is a conquest, not a bequest." He thought that the paramount question was one of a change of attitude on the part of the people of both races, and that although difficult, it was not hopeless. The white man must come to think of the Negro impersonally, and with an eye to the future. The Negro must come to believe that the Southern white man means to be just in large ways, as he knows that he is honest and just in daily relations. He spoke of the fact that within the last year some Southern white men had given liberally to Tuskegee Institute as indicating this change of attitude on the part of the white man. He said that even the 35 years of educational experiment of the Negro which has just been passed through, is only a moment of time in the development of a race. Mr. Washington's address emphasized the needs educationally of the colored people in the South, and spoke of the industrial and agricultural instruction which was being more and more required and which he thought wise. In regard to the assertion often made by Southern white people that the Negroes flocked to the towns and cities to their own disadvantage, he said they could not be expected to remain in the country with a school there of only two or three months, when in the cities the schools were in session eight or nine months. Nor could they be expected to remain in the country unless property owners there provided fairly comfortable homes, and unless they are afforded the same protection by law there that they would find in the cities and towns. His address was listened to with the closest attention and interrupted by frequent applause. At its close, Dr. Alderman grasped him warmly by the hand and congratulated him, and hundreds of those present remained to meet him and congratulate him. The success and attractiveness of the meetings was greatly enhanced by the presence of Prof. W. J. Nickerson's Ladies' orchestra, an organization of about twenty members, composed of young ladies of New Orleans. This orchestra is the same which played so acceptably at the Atlanta Congress last summer. It has recently returned from a tour in the Northwest, during which several concerts were given in Chicago. Dur- INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. 1902. B. C. DISFRANCHISING. NEGROES ARE WATCHED. VOTING IN INDIANA. VOTING IN ALABAMA. VOTING IN M.Y. VOTE HERE. DEMOCRATE BALLOT BOX. VOTING IN TEXAS. ing the evening the orchestra played the overture from "Odeon" and "The Girl from the Barracks," and Miss Julia Ellen Lewis played a violin solo, "Scene de Ballet." Miss Lewis is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music. Miss Leona A. Delucang "Where Roses Gleam," and Miss Stella A. E. Brazley sang Mascheronil's "For All Eternity," giving as encore Paul Lawrence Dunbar's "Little Brown Baby." While Mr. Washington was in New Orleans he was the guest of Col. James Lewis, at the latter's home in Canal street, where, among other guests entertained at the same time, was Father Dorsey, who is at present traveling through the South MAX BENNETT THRASHER Illustrated Lecture Given. Muncie, Ind., Special.—Miss Katherine Evans, who shot herself accidentally last week, is improving and hopes are entertained for her recovery. Mr. Richings de livered two very entertaining illustrated lectures at Bethel A. M. E. church on Thursday and Friday nights of last week. Half of the proceeds went to the trustees. The Twentieth Century club had charge of the refreshments. Miss Sadie Boyer, of Indianapolis, was in the city last week, the guest of friends. Miss Susie Poindexter returned to Washington, D. C., Tuesday last, after a visit of tour weeks with her parents. The Misses Blair have returned from a sojourn in Chicago, and will remain here through the winter. Wallace Johnson will leave for Dayton, O., Monday for permanent residence. The Mite Missionary society met in regular session Sunday afternoon. The A. M. E. Sabbath school has elected a new set of officers and teachers, Teachers' meeting every Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the parsonage. Successful Sewing Circle. Decatur, IL., Special—The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. Peter A. M. E. church met on Friday evening, the 7th, at the home of Mrs. Montgomery. They have enjoyed a very successful year financially, having $100 in the treasury, which they presented to the board of the church. The Antioch Baptist church is conducting a revival. Samuel M. Moore and family have moved here from East St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs Edw. White, of Springfield, and William White, of St. Louis, are visiting relatives here. Miss Lettie Thomas is seriously ill at her home in E. Wood street. Dollar Rally a Success Jackson, Mich., Special,—W, K, Reeese and W. Richardson are in the city. Miss Bessie Powers has returned from Battle Creek. The dollar rally last week proved a success. The first prize, a gentleman's gold watch, was won by Alger Hall; the second prize, a gold headed cane, won by Wm. Hall. Miss Eva Harrison is on the sick list. Mrs. Charlie Long has returned to her home in Toledo, O., after a visit with Mrs. Thomas Taylor. Mrs. Samuel Taylor has returned from a visit to Albion. A supper and concert will be given at the A. M. E. church on the 19th. William Simpkins left on the 7th with a hunting party bound for the North, Mis-Slain Bhopkins has returned from a visit in Ann Arbor. The Ladies' Home Circle met last week at the home of Mrs. James Gilbert, 125 Mitchell street. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the attendance was fair. A spicy program was rendered. The remarks of Rev. W. A. Bowren were highly appreciated. One new member was added to the circle. At the conclusion of the program light refreshments were served. The circle will rally on the fourth Sunday in this month. Those wishing The Freeman will please call on Miss Flossie M. Johnson, 216 E. Franklin street. Birthday Entertainment. Nigara Falls, N. Y., Special.-Mrs. J. E. Plats entertained a number of friends at her home on the 4th, in honor of her birthday. Mrs. Jordan is able to be out again. Miss Martha Wilson is no better. Mrs. Anderson Fayette was severely burned by gasoline on the 7th. A social club of twenty young men was organized on the 6th, at the club rooms of J. T. Becket, on main street. It is to be known as the "Electric City Social Club." Notable. Newsy Nuggets. Camilla, Ga., Special.—A large number of our people went to Albany on the 7th. Mrs. Fannie Saunders has returned from a visit in Valdosta. The Freeman representative attended the Georgia state fair this week. A movement is on foot to organize an Odd Fellow's lodge at Oak Grove. George and R. Sanders and E. Scurry were in Valdosta this week. George Tombs was in Thomasville last week on business. There is much sickness in this community. Those wishing the Freeman will call on K Burns. Epworth League Entertainment Troy, O., Special - The Epworth League of Richards Chapel M. E. church gave a delightful entertainment on the 6th inst. Mr. and Mrs. George Skinner entertained Misses Bertha Jones, Louana Farmer and Horace Neshet, in honor of Engene Jones, at their residence on the 6th, at dinner. The Women's Home Missionary society of Richard's Chapel, held a meeting on the 6th at the home of Mrs. Dicie Jones. Mrs. Eliza Colvest gave an interesting talk to the society. Miss Luana Farmer was elected a delegate to the conference. Eugene Jones will return to Washington, D. C. Monday. Chas. Johnson is on the sick list. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from Ostie Calvest, 205 S. Elm street. Annual Conference Held. Los Angeles, Cal., Special—The A. M. E. Zoon annual conference was held in this city last week, Bishop George W Clinton presiding. Each session was largely attended. The ministers n attendance received every comfort. Rev. Smith, of Portland, Oreg., was placed in charge of the church in this city, and Rev. S. W. Hawkins, the old pastor, was sent to Oakland, Cal. A grand reception was tendered the conference by the members of the church. A large crowd was in attendance. An elaborate repast was served. Mrs. W. C. Perry, formerly of Indianapolis, arrived in the city last week to join her husband. Engene Herty, of Galveston, Tex, is in the city. George B. Rhue, formerly of Roscoe and Holland's Minstrel, has located in the city, and is the leader of famous Rhue orchestra. Terse, Timely Topics. McKeesport, Pa. Special.-Miss Grace Jackson and Mrs Robert Davis, of Oil City, were guests of Mr. and Mrs P Marshall last Sunday. A party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Crusoe, 1120 Rose street, on the 6th. Those present had a very enjoyable time. Personal Mention: Louisville, Ky. Special — Mrs. Luebla Mills, of Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook, 416 Twelfth street, last week. She left the city for Owensboro, where she will spend several weeks visiting relatives. Society and Personal Notes Toledo, O, Special—Mrs J. Brown was hostess to the Mite Missionary society on the 7th After a short, but interesting program, new officers were elected. The concert given by class No. 6 of Warren A. M. E. Sunday school on the 7th, was a grand affair, and a neat sum was realized. Charles Augustus returned to his home in Kenton on Saturday, after a lengthy visit with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harrison Miss Smith, of Leslie, Mich., was a guest of Mrs. Reed last Sunday. Mrs Allen, of Cassapolis, is visiting her son Mrs Delaney entertained Lookout Circle, Kinge' Daughters, on the 6th. A dainty lunchmen was served Mrs. Culpher has returned from Fostoria. Miss G idie Wilson was compelled to leave her school at Chillicothe, on account of illness. In the Social World. Sobenectad, N Y., Special. A large crowd attended the party at the residence of Miss Ida Piper, given in honor of her cousin, who is here to spend the winter. Among the distinguished persons present were Misses B L Hawkins, Sarah Paschal, Benefor Viney and Florence Jackson. The viands were served in the large reception room, which was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Music was furnished by the city band. Promptly at 8 o'clock the grand procession of young ladies appeared, while Miss Ida Piper, with a large bouquet of roses on her breast, and a smile upon her face, extended the hand of welcome. It was an event long to be remembered by those present. The Gleaners will give an entertainment at the A M. E church on the 20th. Mrs E M. Scott and sister, Miss Levina Nelson, have moved to this city from Johnstown. WEDDINGS GALORE! MARRIAGE EPIDEMIC PREVAILS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. NUPTIAL KNOT TIED ON STEET CAR Work of the Grim Reaper-The Derby Club Entertainment Promises to be a Grand Affair-Reception in Honor of Miss Eara McClain-Notes. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. Don't forget to come out here and enjoy yourself on Thanksgiving night. W. M. Futrell is meeting with much success selling lots. They are cheap and are sold on easy payments, $5 down and $1 a week. Now is your chance to get a home on high ground. Lots from $40 up. W. M. Futrell and Edward Overy agents. ADDRESS TO HEAD AND SECOND WAITERS Oe are Se et men nt ree tn an for the elevation of mankind and the security of soclety is organization. “This association has elected this subject as the one on which I am to speak to you to-day. I hope that the words that I nutter will be strong enough to arouse allof us to a fall conscious: ness of the importance of the subject and toa fall realization of our respon: albilities for I see a great danger threat- ening us if we continue to pursue the path we have been treading up to the present time—a danger which I may term as criminal as it means rain not only to us, but to those who shall come after us. It is full time that we awaken from the indiffence which seems to pre- vail with us and begin to recognize that we are a weak people because we are not united for our common good. “We complain that the white men ‘uses methods that successfully degrade us socially and politically, but we lose sight of the fact that no methods could be successfully put in practice to de grade a race that can come up to the standards of the age in which they are living. [ask the question: Have we aga race shown the disposition or ca- pacity to compete with more favored races or march with the times? I re- gret to sey that I do not think we are taking fall advantage of our opportu- nities We also lose sight of another great fact, that the white man (like every other human being) is endowed with selfishness ana he is not going to allow others (ourselves) who, 80 to speak, have only come on the scene yes- terday a fall participation in all the blessings of Ilfe without a struggle ‘We may say that this 1s not christian’ action. It may not be, but it is human action, and has dominated man since the commencement of the world, and Will be here when this world ends. The white man claims this civilizstion as his, and that he has a pre-empted right to it for himself and his progeny, and the only way we can enjoy equally with him is to use the same forces which helped him to emerge out of barbarism tof civilization. There 1s no more a royal road to the progress of a people, 8 race, or & nation than there is to learn- ing.’ Every people, rece or nation must progress by perseverance. No one can stand still; we must either go forward or backward. “The question for us to consider is what can we do to bring about a better state of things than exiet at the present time for us. The first thing to urder- atand is the relationship which man bears to bia fellow man, and the eco: nomic conditions which control the in- dustries of the world. When we under- stand these questions we will have gained everything, and the difficalt es ander which we suffer at present will be a thing of the past. As soon as we comprehend that no social or political recognition is due a race that does not enter as a factor in the material entergy of the country in which it lives; then it will have learned a lesson, gained a vio- tory and advanced many steps towards the goal which is so often spoken about but geldom reached, namely, the recog- nitfon of our worth or incompetence, not on account of our color, bat becanse we have shown our capacity to come up to the highest standards and ideals of the marvelous age in which we are living. Organization {s the basis on which | the white man has built; and I ask, is, there a man in this room who is so ex- travagant? who will venture toeay thet the Negro race is organized in any way in this country for material improve- ment? ‘The aystem of order which controls the universe is the best example of what a perfect organization means. It is the embodiment of ail mighty forces work- ing in unison. Without organization there could have been nochnrch or state, no government, no civilization, for it would have beon impossible to form communities where each worked for the good of the whole. Organization cor: responds in the political, social and material economy of a country to what the heart isto tue human body. As the heart is the main-spring which moves all the organs of the body, £0 does united action (co-operation), concen: trated efforts, organization (call it by which ever name you like) become essen- tlally necessary in the economic world in constracting the units of mankind into compound bodies for mutual pro- teotion and benefit. Argyle writes: Or- er is natare’s first law. Without or- ganization, without some systematic plan of procedure formulated we cannot impress onr condition materially, we can never succeed as race because of the natrow-mindedness, ignorance and jealousy within our own ranks and among our white brethren for any one of us to successfully contend against. Our republic is another example of what a perfect organization can do. In the civil war of ‘61 to "65 we all know that if the North had permitted the Sonth to go ont of the Uaion it would have meant a weakness to every State in the Union. We see what the bless- ings of an united country have brought to us in the last thirty-eight years And we seo algo in that short space of time how this country has grownin strength, 20 much so as to excite the admiration and fear of the countries of the old world. We also see that the age in which we are living is dominated by great ‘captains of industry’ who are using the power in organization to cen- tralize and control the industries of the world. What are we doing as a race? Nothing. I can give you example after omnia to ahow what organization has THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. would realiza what organization mean: to them and thereby move them t action. “Men and women of my race, w have passed the suckling stage; do not let as any longer be called a child race Itis time we did something for our- selves; itis time we stood alone and not expect to be held up by our white broth: er; it is time we learn to be producers fas. well as consumers; it is time we earned to be sellers as well as buyers: in fact itis time we enter into the affairs of our country in every avenue which will make our interests the interests of every other man irrespective of color. Lish to speak pisinly to goa, and nc words that oan utter are too strong, if they will arouse us to fall consei- ousnees of our duty and responslbilitier. T wish to make my race do some think- ing andsomencting, We have frittered ‘away our time and our opportunities Jong enough. ‘There is no man who is more optimistic aboat the Negro than imyself, because evidence goes to show that hes not standing still, and because Tam afirm believer in his capacity to do anything which any other race bas fever done, Bata firm believer in all of ‘these things I know how slow to action hos. As ‘procrastination 1s the thief of time’so 1s delay dangerous in these Gays of rapid progress I know that when the Negro gets a move on himself there 1s no obstacle too great to impede his patient push, bat the trouble ta to get him to move and to move all to- gether, I cannot help epeaking here Sbont a defect which I think has had much to do against the advancement of eight millions of people. This defect forms the pivotal point aronnd which the whole of this adress to yon hinges, What I mean is character or the lack of st. By lack ef cnaracter I do not mean that we are not morally as good as any white ian or that we are nddicted to any vices or short of any faculty pos sessed by any man. Ae a matter of fact the lowest of us may be better morally and freer from vice than a king. This ts not what | mean here by lack of craracter. ‘This 1s not what Booker T. Washington or any other thinking man means by lack of character in the Ne- gro. What I mean and what they mean is: The Negro is lacking in that most essential quality known as perseverance or concentration of effort. The older races of mankind have this quality toe marked degree. We find it in the Anglo Saxon, the Italian and the He- brew. We find these races starting from small beginnings—selling shoe: strings and pearuts—piling up pennies with a determination which 1s heroic. They persevere under every difiicalty, aud people so constituted are bound to succeed azd dominate those who do not possess these qualities. ‘This stands to Feason and requires no argument to force the truth on my hearers. We might smccced individually as we are doing all over this country, bat our in- dividusl success cannot do'us any good collectively until we cultivate how to concentrate our efforts on some object for our mutual good and goon plodding until we succeed ‘This plodding perse- verance, this persistency, this step by step process, is the way which every race has traveled, which has ever come {nto prominence in the world’s history. If the perseverance of one person can accomplish much, what cad the peree- verance of thonsands—aye, milllons— do? Itis the simple rale of maltplica- tion. If one drop of water can make an impression we can only multiply the drops of water in Niagara Falls to find how much more will be the impression from this mighty union of drops And if thousands and millions of men unite their forces in any given direction (whether In peace or war) there fs noth- Ing ia natare to withstand the effort This, my friends, is the power in organ- ization. 1 have been speaking in a general way abont organization—let the now be more specific. “Oar object in meeting here 1s nota social one, and in consenting to speak to you to-day my object is not a'selfish one. If possible, I do not wish to utter empty words, but to take advantage of an npportune moment to do some little good by putting on foot some enterprise that will be the nucleus of other enter prises, Iwish also to polnt ont that the time has come when all disagree- ments and hearc burnings must cease between the leaders of our race if we expect to be a anited people “The hotel waiters of this country have great opportunities to bring about anew era, They sway great influence whica ean beturned to good nse. They can perform an important part in the solution of what is called “the race problem,"’and {tis their daty to give proper direction to the army of men in their employ by edneating them in any movement which will tend to thelr ma- terlai improvement, and thereby deliv- ering them from a’ condition which, at the present time, cannot be viewed with ind ference ‘When we walk the streets of all large cities in our Northern states and see them lined with miles and miles of stores of every discription, carried on by men from every race under the sun except the Negro, is it any wonder that wearediecrlminated against? We have co ttle that the white man wants, the wonder is that we get a living at all. It the Negro had made as much pro: gress in the North as his brother in the Sonth bas made, and if he wae so nec- sears tothe salvation of the North as his brother 1s necessary to the South, there would be very little discrimina: ‘tion against us. * is an arbitrary an economic law as aDy of the laws cf nature. Poverty breeds ignorance and ignorance is the source o! every evil ander the sun. “The strongest adviceI can give to parents is to encourage thelr children Jn early youth tosave small amounts. It leads to the desire to save larger amounts as the account of of the child increases and when the child becomes & man the consciousness of being tae pos seseor of capital will give him an im- petus that he could never have obtained if he had not learned the lesson in early youth Savings in youth {s better than a life insurance as it learns the possessor habits of thrift and he receives the ben- efit of his foresight while living. One. therefore, becomes his own benefactor “This advice is also good for men— we may not all have followed this ad- vioe in youth, but it {snot too late to begin. “Savings {s one of the best edu cational agencies, because it teaches men to be independent and train chil dren to recognise the power they have in the accumulation cf ssmail capital. It isaleo educational because it) will make the individual to realize better what are his duties and priviliges as member of the community, and will raise him tos higher social level. =” “as men with limited means cannot by their own efforts become independent and as they cannot by standing alone ‘command vapital they must band them- selves together and by putting small sums of money together it makes it represent « large total. “I hope that we will pursue this course in the plans which I shall pre- sent to this convention. We see that it is in material prosper- ity that mens’ interests are really cen- tered and that the surest way to im prove any class of people is to make them realize that by following a pre- seribed course there will be a financial gain. All our natural interests are ma- terlal but we must first be banded to- gether in organizations for our mutual advancement and protection before we can assimilate those moral and mental teachings which will make us the equal of other races. This is not the time or place to speak abont race prejudices aud the inbuman and unchristian treatment accorded the colored race in this country, No man depreciates more than I do ‘the condi- tions which exist to day ina large sec: tion of this land, but I have studiously avoided the subject because I do not wish to divert your thought in other di- rections We have met here to-day to diccnss matters appertaining to the Head Waiter’s Union and I think by sticking to my text I may do more good than by going into extraneous eubjecte, however near my heart they may be. ‘We have numerous societies throughout the country which are pledged tospecial lines of action. All these societies are doing good in thelr way and have my hearty support’ whenever they cham- pion the cause of my oppressed race. “‘Tshall now read to yon an outline of the plans which I think the Head Waiter’s Union can safely adopt as a beginning for investment. Let us start an establishment which will farnish to the colored waiters of America or any- one who may wish to purchase from us, those articles which are required in our business, such as coats, aprons, drees auite, shirts ‘and, in fact, everything in the wearing apparel—a gents furnishing store and a waiters’ supply emporium “My plan is to get the beadwaiters and their employees in all the Northern States to join in starting this enterprise, The head waiters shall take not less than $10 in stock; the second waiters not less than $5 00, and the employees not less than $2 00 in stock. “T think it can be conservatively es timated that fifty thousand men, (not including private waiters) are engaged in this line of business from Meine to Virgiuia—not including the middle western or extreme southern States. If this estimate 1s correct there ought to be realized from subscribers to the stock something like $100,000. But even half of this amount will be sufficient to make the enterprise a success, There can be no such thing as failure if the headwaiters throughout the country en- ter the project with the determination to reccommend it to those who come un- der their influence. “It is not intended, nor is this the place to go fully into’ the plans for I enppose that there will be a committee appointed to go into all the details. All that it is necessary for me to say is this: The revenue and the profits from this undertaking are well known to. every one who is engaged in the waiter's buei- ness. ‘The scope can be made unlimited and in time reach every State in the Union. “An undertaking of this ind is a ne- cessity with na, for it will be good evi- dence that we are taking advantage of the opportunities within our reach to build up irdustries for oureelves—these industries will give employment to scores of men and women in the line of trade in which they cannot find employ: ment on account of their color. “In conclusion, let me beg of you not to separate withont accomplishing some- thing. Ifany one here has any plans for our material good that he thinks is better than the one I have outlined, let him bring it forward so that when we mest in committee we may discuss the matter. Allthat I aek is that we do something and not let us go back to our homes in the same condition as when we left them—aimless and not organ ized. This is the time for action. I ized. <nle te the time tor action. * To Die of Paralysis Like Father. Helpless Invalid For Three Years. Dr. Miles’ Nervine Made My Nerves Strong. “For many years I suffered from terrible headaches and pains at the base of the brain, ‘and finally got 40 bad that I was overcome With nerfots prostration, had frequent izzy spells and was so weak and exhausted that I could take but litle food, The best physicians told me I could not lives that I Would die ‘of paralysis, as my father and grandfather had. I remained & helpless in- Walid for three years. when I heard of Dr. Mice: Restorative Nervine and began using it. ‘That winter I felt better than] had be: fore in many years, and I have not been troubled with those dreadful headaches since Tiree used Dr. Mile" Restorative Nervine ‘appetite is good-and. my. nerves are strong"—Mrs, 2M, Bucknell, "3929 Oake land Ave, Minneapolis, Minn, "or many years 1 suffered from nervous progration, and could not direct my house: ld alfairs, nor have any cares. My stom- ach .was very Weak, headaches very se: vere, and I was so nervous that there. was hot a night in years that T slept over one our at atime. We spent hundreds of dok Jars for doctors and medicine. “I was taken to. Chicago and treated. by specialists, but received no benefit at all. “Finally I heard of Dr. Mites! Nervine and began its use. I ‘was surprised that i€ helped me so quickly, fa great was my joy fo ind, ater using Seven bottles, that I had fully recovered my heaithMirs. W. AL Thompson, Duluth, Al drugggt sell and guarantee frst bot tle Dr. Miley’ Remedies, “Send for free book on Nervous and tleart Diseases. Addsess Dr. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind. eee sn eee NEGROES DISFRANOHISED BY BIASED CONSTITUTIONS. THE KEY TO THE SITUATION! A Law Along the Line of the Crum- packer Resolution Should be Forced by the Race in the Close States of the North—A Forcible Argument. EpivoR FREEMAN :—Nearly a fall generation has passed since the 15th amendment to the United States Con- stitution was adopted, yet the civil rights of the Negroes in the Southern states are about the same now as they were on March 20, 1870, when that amendment was ratified. Notwith- standing the broad declaration of that amendment, ‘That the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not bedenied or abridged by the United States, or by avy state, on account of race, color, or previous condition of ser- vitude,” with the possible exception of Texas, there is not a single ex slave state where the Negroes are in the full epjoyment cf the right of enffrage, as contemplated by that amendment. Neither do they possess, practically, any of the other civil rights evjoyed by the whites; the most important among these rights denied them, is the right to sit upon the jury, even where the property rights, the Mberty and life of members of their race are involved. In some in- stances this is done by indirection, the officials whose duty it is to draw per- sons for duty on the juries see to it that no Negro {s put on. Freedom from the bonds of slavery is abont all that the Negro has to-day. The 13th amend- ment fs operative, that is all. The 14th and 15th amendments are simply inop- erative, becanse openly nullified by state and individual action. In some of the Southern states, the white Republicans, talking advantage of Democratic legislation and constitution making against the Negroes, have arbi- trarily denied them admission when daly elevtedWelegates to state and con- gressional conventions. This was done in Alabama at the state convention of the Republican party on September 16, 1902, at Birmingham, Ala, The Ne- groesare an important factor in the population in Alabama; there are 826,- 969 out of a total population of 1,528,- 607. The universal and open nullifica- tion of the constitution and laws of the United States, with respect to the civil rights of the Negroes, is a strain upon the eeentcheon of the national govern- ment, for it is thus seen that that gov- ernment is impotent, unable, {f not un- willing to protect and enforce the rights which it pretends to grant and secure. {t took many years of agitation to prepare the public mind to sustain a conflict with the violators of the con- stitution and laws of the United States in the past; it even required the birth, growth and maturity of a new and great political party to overthrow slav- ery and restore the seceding states to their allegience to the national govern- ment. Will it require another genera- tion of agitation, and the birth, growth and maturity of another great party to enforee the rights conferred upon the Negroes by the Republican party, and ‘command respect for, and obedience to the constitution and laws of the Repub- He? ‘This should not be necessary, althotigh the task seems a ficult one. One trouble is the spirit of commercialism, that our Boys and Girls may recite and appreciate poems Written bj thelr raca, the Conplots Works cau be bought oe ALE eae. at MoGitt is daily receiving letters from the Great Literary Veterens, sa toe ere aan roe declaring that ke bas mute watere eater Taos tA has exocllent lsttere ftom Col. A. K: McClure, Mr. Sullan Hawthorne, Mrs 1s Wilcox, Miss Margaret Sangster, Mrs, Rebecca Harding Davis and others z hs ete Works will begent to any one, sending 750. ‘They are two dean Cloth Bound Sk Fiatshed Volumes: S2zate pending 7, Th making cood watt Persons wiships to become agente will ask for Agents! 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Fac _,s e=7 yo \ peed oS i Ss WN which in this as in other matters, is x ‘ercising a bad infinence, it would not disturb settled conditions, it might loose duller; then there is that maudlin sentiment, particularly in the North, which requires that in all things mag: naminity must be shown the South ‘This is all right under proper zestric tions, but in dealing justly by the ex: confederates there should not bes wrong done the Negroes. ‘The Democratic party 1s quick to take advantage of all these things, the whole Negro question in the South to day is largely political. Democracy want representation for the disfranchised Ne eroes; that party had three-fifths of that population counted in the basis of its representative strength in the South before the war, with the Negroes not ‘having the right of franchise; now that party wants to count the whole of that population in the basis of representa ‘tive and electoral strength, without the Negroes having the right to vote. ‘The most powerfal influence which can be bronght to bear upon the Repub: lican party to do right by the Negroes of the South, is in the possession of the Negroes of the states like Indiana, Illi nois, New York and Ohio. All they will need to do ts to say in plain and positive terms, that unless the Repabit- can party does something by national legislation along the lines of the Cram- packer Resolutions, that they will let tho Democrats carry those states, Tat is to say that unless the Republican party does right by the Negroes of the Sontb, that the Negroes in the close states and congressional districts will no longer support the party. This is a speedy and effective remedy in the hands of the Negroes themselves. The Negroes of the Sonth are powerless tc do anything themselves; their votes are counted Democratic whether they vote or not, just as it was last year counted for the ratification of the new constitn: tion of Alabama, Althongh the Ne groes did not vote, yet the black bel counties of Alabama made up the ma jority for the adoption of the conatita tion, the white counties voting largely against ratification. It was openly eaic by the Democrats that “We would have one more big steal and adopt the con: $5 Per Day Agents are Making $5 per Day Selling THE GREAT POETICAL WORK : Prof. Jas.E.McGirt The New Poet of the Rap Both English and American Cri:ios declan that His Poems are among The Greates: Writte in this Century regardless ot Race or Cot. stitution, and then be honest after wards.” From within there is uo remedy for this condition but physical force, to do that would involve the country ina race war, in which the Negrces could not hope to win. But the Negroes in the close states and congressional die tricts of the North and West can eure for their race the fall erjoyment of thelr civil rights in the South, by mating their continued support of the Repnblican party depend upon thet party enacting such national lezislation as will reduce the representative and eleotoral power of the Sonth in Com gress and the electaral colleze, in pro portion to the abridgement of eoirags in the Sonthern states. ‘This would do more to secure the fall enjoyment by the Negroes of the South of nll thelr civil rights than any other legislation possible, for it would be «lf operating and executing. Democracy North would foree Democracy Sonth to do right by the Negroes, Besides the Southern people would not long, stand this loss of prestige, in Congress and {0 the electoral college. ‘Tuey would de mand and force the enfranchisewen! of the Negroes, would protect them i" their civil rights, whenever they nade stood that the fall protectioa of the ‘Negroes in all their civil righty, wse8 condition precedent to their bein counted in the basis of the South's rep resentation. This will have in otter ways a good good effect: It will e8 long way to solve the Negro provlem !2 the South, which ts largely politcal and made so by Democracy. There ar very few social or economic features which enter into the rave problem in the South. To any candid mind acyoainted with conditions in the South, ruere J m0" foros in these suggestions, =: t Ron! be well if those ontside toe Sontt, white as well as black, would eivet? them some thonght and 2" eration. 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Taking all things into consideration this crew is far above the average, and the service at this place calls for cultured men, in fact the best that can be obtained. In order to prove the stand of our crew we wish to mention a few changes that have taken place in the last sixty days, viz : Alex. Turner, after working here almost two years and studying during that time, took the civil service examination and passed, his average being BUSINESS MEDIUM. MBS, MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, reveals everything. No imposition. Can be handled by anyone. Marriage is a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement. She will be consulted in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remember she will not, for any price, flatter you yet. She is a description of future companion. She is easy to understand, friendly, enemies. 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Hour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. All letters must con- tinute sta for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. 246 W. 31st St., ew York THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER 91. He was at once appointed as a clerk in the Chicago postoffice. Dr. S. S. Moreland worked here three years, and during that time took private instruction in his profession, and now, after resigning his position as a waiter, has a dozen or more wealthy patients at the Windermere besides a lucrative outsida practice, and also, during the last two months, at least six men have quit to continue their studies at different colleges. Marcellus McCall has been with us the past three years, but will soon retire to devote all of his time to the public. He is a good violinist, a mandolin artist, and plays with some of Chicago's best talent. Furthermore, we wish to say that if our headwaiter, Mr. Frank C Long, is noted for any one particular thing it is for his consistency in refusing to hire any but intelligent, gentlemanly waiters. Hoping that this will serve to vindicate the waiters of the Windermere in the eyes of the public, we are, very respectfully, WINDERMERE CREW The many friends of E. T. Montgomery will be pleased to learn that he will go to the Park hotel, Hot Springs, Ark., as headwaiter the coming season, which opens in January. 1903 The Park hotel has been thoroughly renovated and recarpeted throughout, and the proprietors anticipate the largest business this season in the history of the fine hotel. The hotel will again open its cafe, only on much larger and grander scale than last season, as they also expect to do considerable business on the European plan. The hotel opens with colored waiters in both dining rooms. Miscellaneous News Items. McKeesport, Pa., Special — Mrs. Jane Pondexter and her sons, Seddon and Sutton, left for Richmond, Va., Monday evening, Nov. 3, where they will spend the winter among relatives. Rev. A. J. Tyler, pastor of Mt. Morlah Baptist church, Washington, D.C., and former pastor of Bethlehem Baptist church, was in the city recently visiting his many friends. Mrs. Adam Golden has been on the sick list Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCord celebrated their thirteenth anniversary of their marriage Thursday, Oct. 30 A Halloween party was held at the residence of Mrs. Turner, Friday evening, Oct. 31. Mr. George Davis of Buffalo, N.Y., has moved his family here. Mrs Henry Gordon is ill. Doings in Army Circles. Fort Niobara, Neb, Special.—The members of the noble 25th Infantry are all enjoying good health and are having a nice time. We went out on a march on Monday and the boys thought they were in the Island. The band of the 25th is in excellent trim. They gave a concert recently as a compliment to Mrs. Chaplin Steward, who is here visiting her husband. The 25th is one of the largest regiments in the army, as no company has less than 80 men and some have 100. The 10th Cavalry played ball here on the 8th. We have the best base ball team in the army, without any exception. It is almost impossible for us to get a game. The boys will give a concert as soon as our stage is finished. On the 31st ult., we paid our last respects to our deceased brother, Henry McGee, late of Co. D. The boys are all getting their furlows for the holidays. Mrs. Lottie Wiseman arrived here last week from San Francisco Mrs. George W. Haucock arrived here on the 1st from Oakland, Cal. The Y. M. C. A has started up again in the regiment. Church and Social News Ruston, La., Special.—W. S. Lewis left recently for Pine Bluff, Ark, for a visit of several weeks to friends and relatives. Prof. I. S. Powell made a business trip to New Orleans last week. The A. G. Allen Minstrels, of New Orleans, played to a large audience in this city on the 31st ult. The Masons of the city had a rally at the C. M. E church on the 23. An excursion was run from Eldorado, Ark, for the occasion. The Odd Fellows are preparing to erect a hall in the near future. Prof. E. L. Facen, of Jonesboro, was in the city last Saturday. The residence of Prof. S. A Williams is nearing completion. In the Social World Brownwood, Tex, Special — Miss Nora Esby, of Lampasses, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. James Moore, has returned home. Mrs Hillis Hughes left last week to attend the bedside of a very sick sister at Caldwell Miss Carrie Hueling has returned to the city after a visit of several months in Omaha, Neb. The K of P.'s are rebuilding their hall, which was destroyed by fire last month. The entertainment given by the K. of P.'s on the 31st and 1st, was largely attended. Copies of The Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, O. Society and Personal Notes. Columbia, La, special—Prof. W. W. Brown opened his school at Leucast Grove on the 31. Misses Josephine Vantley and Anna Wooten left the city some weeks ago for Gibsland, La, to attend Coleman College. The members of the A. M. E. church held a tribe meeting on the 24 inst. A Healing Mineral Spring at Your Door. Every reader of this paper who is sick and in need of medical treatment should be interested in the offer which the Theo Noel Company of 527, 529, 531 West North Avenue, Chicago III, are making in this issue under the heading "Personal to Subscribers" The offer will be found on page 8 h and should be read and accepted by every person. This company is the proprietor of the famous Vitae Ore medicine, a natural healing and curing mineral, which was discovered many years ago by Theo Noel. the president of the company, at that time a prospecting Geologist, while prospecting in the neighborhood of an extinct mineral spring. The ore or rock from this locality, when properly oxidized possesses marvelous curing and healing properties and since its introduction has been instrumental in curing thousands upon thousands of people all over the country of the diseases named in the announcement and has already wrought many wonderful cures among the readers of this paper. The Theo Noel Company desires no one's money whom Vitae Ore cannot positively benefit and for this reason desires each person to test it before paying for it and none need pay unless benefited and satisfied. The company is reliable, have what they claim and will do as they agree. Facts Worth Knowing. If you are troubled with kinky or curley hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If you are troubled with hair falling out, Ozonized 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 is a hair food and imparts to the hair that healthy life like appearance so much deired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless, Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. DIVORCE LEGAL. State of Indiana, Maiden Co. ss. Effie Kirke vs Circuit Court of Marion Co., in the State of Indiana. Nevada Sydney Kirke Complaint Divorce. BE IT KNOWN. That on the 29th day of Oct. 1902, the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, file in the office of the Clerk of the circuit court of Marion county, in the state Indiana, and against the above named defendant and inapplicant the plaintiff in said Clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, sh wing that said defendant, Sydian Marion, a resident of the state of Indiana; that said defendant, Sydian Marion, said above named defendant is a necessary party thereto; and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement of said complaint required the defendant to be a sworn or demur thereto on the 22nd day of December 1902. BEFORE. 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Important news items will be received at the Freeman Office. Telephone number 2880 new. SATURDAY, NOV. 15, 1902. THE SENTINEL IS MAD. At no time in the history of the colored people of this city have they been so publicly vilified and abused as they were last Monday by the Sentinel, the daily Democratic paper of this city, a paper that a particular brand of colored men used to take delight in declaring was the colored man's friend, and at the expense of other publications that were really friendly, but who did not bite their tongue when a black man committed a misdeed. The Sentinel, a friend "indeed!" Let the colored people buy and read last Monday's Sentinel (advertisement gratis) and they will realize that no paper emanating from a Southern press has been guilty of such peculiar, malignant meanness, and for what? Simply because the colored voters voted with the Republicans according to the advertised admonition of the Democrats—"Negroes not wanted." The Sentinel has much to say about the Republicans going to do this and that to rid themselves of the colored voters. It strikes the casual observer that the Democrats in having read them out of their party, had about done their share in civic scavengerism, and especially so for a minority party. If they would go after the votes and not after the "niggers" they would count for something in these parts. All this purity business is spelt "offices," and had the Democrats have succeeded these tears would not have been shed. The Sentinel has it from good authority, the kind born of despair, that the colored voters were paid to vote the Republican ticket. It allows no qualifications whatever. This is but an early movement for another campaign with a two fold object: One to place the Democrats in power by working on the poor Negroes, increasing that natural prejudice known to exist in every white man; the other to punish the Negroes for voting so stubbornly against them, thus keeping them out of what they might have had. Colored men, the thousands who are insulted by the charge, should remember the authors, yet it is hoped that they will vote according to their notions, let it be Democratic, Republican, Prohibition, Socialist, Populist or any other political creed, regardless of any set of men who may seek to set themselves up as the people. Politics of the practical kind has never enjoyed very much good reputation, but the "oldest citizen" has never seen it so exploited as it now is in this city to make the colored people infamous, and all for offices. Cut the offices out and the hungry hordes', like Othello's occupation, would be gone. The Sentinel is very much displeased at what it thinks it knows, so much so that it does not care what it says. It threatens the colored people with a great political calamity. Calamity shrinking has been the stock and store of the party it stands for, for lo, these many years, but it availed naught. It cites the latter amendments to the constitution as provisions too rich to be enjoyed by the colored people and intimates that if it had its way they would be effaced from the code of governing principles instanter, if not sooner. But we opine that it reckons without its host, and that these ransoms of blood are not subject to man's capriciousness. The conserving sense of Democracy itself may be safely relied on to keep intact those laws of God—the voice of the people is the voice of God! We stand for political purity, as such goes, but we are opposed to studiously prepared lessons for no other purpose than infamation, and to be real serious the Sentinel should be in better business. Let it select the rascals and abuse them and it will find those who are with it. In its drag-net arraignment "all sink alike; the fearful and the brave." It has cheapened its reputation for veracity, grossly abused those who do not sell their votes, increased its reputation for promoting race prejudice, lessened its influence among a class of good THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. white people that recognize the disadvantages under which colored people labor and who are in for giving them a show. We believe there is such a class, and if we are mistaken then 'tis God help the Negroes of America. But we are no wise cast down. Such flagrant violation of the proprieties, even where Negroes are concerned will not go unreubuked. Man's heart leaneth to the right; it gives rise to the theory that "truth crushed to earth will rise again." "Right is right since God is God," etc., and the Sentinel will not be permitted to toy with the fortunes or the misfortunes of a race of millions simply because they are thought to separate some from "theirs." It has deliberately set about to create a race war, going out of its way to do so; its rage is indicative of its motive. LECTURING ON THE NEGRO. The following newspaper clipping was sent us by a lady of Waterloo, Iowa, dated from Muscatine, Iowa. A sensation was created here by Rev J. L. Murphy of the English Lutheran church, who said in a lecture on the race problem that the study of the sociological condition of the Negro today proves that he is deteriorating in this country, will lapse into barbism and finally become extinct. He points out that before the war the Negro was trustworthy, and the honor of any woman of the South was safe without the protection of white men. To-day, however, a white woman scarcely dares venture forth alone. Mr Murphy says that not only is the black man becoming degraded morally in the South, but also physically. Physicians testify that he is more susceptible to disease than a few years ago, and especially in pulmonary troubles. Pneumonia is always fatal. The position taken by Mr Murphy is that in time the progressive class of blacks will tire of the conditions in this county and return to their former African home to teach their fellow blacks, while those left in this country will then rapidly become extinct. A discussion is expected, we presume, but most of the propositions are matters for judgment only, that is to say, they will be determined by the prejudices rather than by reasoning. There is no evidence of the Negroes reverting to barbarism; they show the other tendency to a hurtful degree; they are getting a little fine for what they possess. In fact that does not seem to concern most of them. Its their dream to get away from the idea of barbarism, manifested in a thousand little ways—similar to plug hats, ruffled shirts and bare feet; but its in the right direction. The doctors will determine whether they are more susceptible to diseases. The chances are that in slavery days they could not get out to where the diseases were, hence did not contract them. They have pulmonary troubles simply because they have not the means to clothe themselves properly when having a good time. "Mi lord, the carriage waits," has no place in their phraseology—that's their susceptibility. When Murphy insists that the progressive Negro will tire of this country and go to Africa he is catering to his prejudices. They are going to stay right here. A few may of course go. Some should go. More than will go ong to go. But we desire to serve notice on Rev. J. L. Murphy that the Negroes will not leave America until they are dead. WILL NOT STAND FOR IT Information from Washington this week has it that "Julian H. Bingham, collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama, has been removed from his office and Joseph O. Thompson has been appointed to succeed him. The change was made as a result of a political condition which recently arose in Alabama. Colored Republicans were excluded from participation in the Republican State convention, and Collector Bingham was held responsible, at least in a measure, for their exclusion. Postmaster General Payne visited the White House, and as he left he made public the following statement: "The change in the office of collector of internal revenue for the district of Alabama in nowise reefs upon the integrity or ability of Mr. Bingham. "It is one of those things which occasionally happens in politics. The position taken by the Republicans of Alabama at their recent State convention, as understood by the Republicans of the North, is looked upon as a perversion of the fundamental principles of the Republican party, and Mr. Bingham is, in a measure, held responsible for that action; hence the change. "Neither the administration nor the Republican party of the North will stand for the exclusion of any section of our people by reason of their race or color." The above simply emphasizes The Freeman's contention that there are lookers on in Vienna, and they are more than casual observers; those who, when the crux of circumstances, racial, becomes over burdensome, will step in and arrest the tide of untoward affairs that threatens the peace of the nation. If the President failed, if the administration failed, they would be less than President and administration. They have acted early in the matter and thus headed off the possibility of the wide spread dissemination of the unrepublican idea that the Republican party had repudiated the very principles that gave Beacon Hill. Representative Lewis is a Harvard man and womaf on its foot ball team. He is charged with neglect of race, "unsympathy" and a Booker T. Washington man. For these serious offences he went down and the Guardian has this very strange lament: "The thorns which I have reaped are off the tree I plucked; they have torn me and I blessed. I should have known what fruit would spring from such seed." It is very likely now that Mr. Lewis will increase in racial fervor. He has great reason. "Liberia," a publication in the interest of Liberia, Africa, has been received. It is published in Washington, D. C., by the American Colonization Society, aims to present the attractive side of that country in the interest of prosperity and growth. The current issue is filled with excellent reading, including addresses by Bishop W. J. Gaines, Prof W. H. Councill and other matter of an informing kind. It is noticeable that colored papers are gaining in advertisements placed by firms controlled by white men. It means support to the papers. Patronize them. Write to our advertisers. It rests with you whether we have great papers employing hundreds of colored men and women. The Guardian of Boston, Mass., is celebrating its first year of existence. It might be much older judging from the racket it keeps up. It will grow older. We hope it success. The administration has showed its teeth and lily whiteism is doomed. The movement was against nature itself. Of course it could not stand. Dr. M. G. Brookins has been elected coroner of Fort Scott, Kas, by a majority of 325. We congratulate him. The colored man in business is the theme. Patronize colored men in business is also the theme. Will W. H. Lewis of Cambridge now go to Nineveh? MATERIAL PROGRESS BEING MADE In the Ranks of the Race-Church, Social and Personal News. Dallas, Tex., Special, -Rev. W. L. Dixon, founder of Dixon's Orphan Home at Gilmer, was in the city last week. He speaks in the highest terms of the M it vitality—the brotherhood of man, at least from a political standpoint. In the light of recent events, trusts and such like, aggregations of capitalists, one is attempted to challenge the brotherhood theory; but such are economic questions of another nature, having to do with business slone, and in which all men are engaged, when possible, regardless of political party affiliation. The right to participate in party conventions, councils, directly orby representation, is Republican, and when any faction or set of men attempts to bar any legalized voter from such participation that faction or set files in the face of the party's actuating principles, and if permitted to enjoy a rebellious longevity they enjoy it only in name. The colored citizens of America can now look up and feel that they are not to be deprived of their rights to choose a party as other men. Any other way is to be less than free men, and to be less than free men is but an "exalted" degree of slavery. The President and administration have the support of those that stand above mischief making or perniciously operating politicians. They will always stand near the throttle with ready and steady hand, mindful of curves and grades, the points of disaster in the national trend. The new "Jim Crow" street car law which has just gone into effect in New Orleans is not giving the satisfaction expected. The white patrons are being inconvenienced while the colored folk have space to "burn." The "compartments" are separated simply by a rope, and the tired white people, when standing, cast many a longing glance at the vacant seats where they are forbidden by the "law." It was Mr Bumble who said that the law was an ass, and in these cases it certainly appears that way. One tired white man, when ordered out a seat for colored people, insisted that he was a "nigger," he was any old thing for a ride, sitting. An old darkey, true to his type, used to inconveniences, could not feel comfortable sitting while de white folk were standing. Says he to the conductor. "boss, I guess I kin just wait." Will any one wait for him? Pity him, or do they "for that pity falter?" W. H. Lewis, the foot ballist, was defeated for the legislature in Cambridge, Mass., last Tuesday. He was the only colored man in the last legislature, and his defeat, according to the Guardian, leaves no colored man on Rheumatism Positively Cured "THE GREAT CANADIAN CURE" is curing more people than all the other Rheumatic Cures upon the market. It is new to this country but it has a big record already. Try it. One bottle usu. ally cures and only One Dollar. 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The Pop Tax amendment was carried by a large majority in the late election, and we predict that the "lily whites" will give the Negroes a "hot time" in the next election in their disfranchising scheme. Anderson Kylee, who has been sick for some weeks, is out again. Henry Jones and brother closed a deal for a $400 home on Cadiz street this week. Miss Emma Wilson visited in Terrell this week. W. W. Canton made a business trip to Hillsboro last week. Mesdames Catherine, Jennie and Herbert Scott spent several days visiting in Wexahachie this week. H. H. Phoole is soon to locate in Paris, Tex. The work on the new building of New Hope Baptist church is progressing rapidly. Lewis Wright is remodeling his residence. The effect of the Negro convention held in Houston last week is being felt. Any information leading to the whereabout of Miles Briscoe and Lula Stockard, will be gladly received by his son, L. A. 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STAGE A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line should be indented. If the envelope should be given, in order to prevent mistakes. Northe-Professionals and others should bear in mind that the envelope must be between States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Coates, Miss Beatrice Hyer, Mrs May Brister, Miss Grace Harris, Mrs. M. G. France, Miss Grace Harris, Mrs. G. Mrs Jas F Larkins, Mrs. Ida Harris, Mrs Eliza Vaughner, Mrs Grace # GENTLEMEN'S LIST Anderson Ed. L. Bennett, Briggs Bostwell, W. G. Bowman, G. C. Brown, Richard Burtton, S. E. Brinker, U. C. Coulson, Billy Chattet and Petten Cissel & Mines Deslimes Dan Franklin Cora Gott, Robert Greene Chas, H. George, J. E. Grey, W.ey Goodall, Harvey Goode, W. T. Hollie, Edward Hughes, Ed. Runn, Ben. Horace, Geo. Johnson, Won Johnson, C. J. King, Engene Kitchle, N. T. Lacy, James Macy, G. Cura Nicholas, Walph Oliver Prentis Palmer, Dan Pearson, M. Matt B. F. Perrin, S.ney Price, J. W. Preston, Wm. Robinson, Erb. Robinson, Rufus Rice Eh Simmons, J W Scott, C. W Steward, Wm. Sherman, James E. The Possess The Possess Dick Tolliver, Ed. VerValen, Chauncey Wright, L. J. L. Wynn, J. W. Washington, Chas Williams, C H Watts, J A -ROUTE- BLACK PATTY TROUDAOURS (Voeckel & Nolan) Clinton, Ill. 11; Lincoln, 18; Canton, 19; Monmouth 20; Galesburg, 22. "AHOSONOLE COON" (McCarre, Dr. & McCarver, sole owners and managers.)-Mobery Mo. 15. OLD PLANTATION MINSTREELS (Southern Carnival Company)-Tuscan Ariz. Nov. 17. BIG MINSTREEL FESTIVAL (Rusco & Holland, Caddo, 1 T 18; Muskegue 19; South McAlister 20; Harbourne 21; Wilburton 21. P. G. LOWENY'S CONCERT BAND (4 Paw Solis Brook, Crumb)—Home Sweet Home! New Orleans, 19. HOUSAN & MCLAIN'S "SMART SET"—Albany N. Y. Nov. 17, 19; Hartford Con. 21. W.A. MARAHIA MINSTREELS (W. western-Frank Mahara Mgr.)—Kaboka, Mo. Nov. 17; Memphis, Lancaster 19; Unionville 20, Brook 22. WILLIAMS & WALKER'S "IN DANHOMO" Co.-Louisville Ky. Nov. 24, 29. THE HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE—Sault Lake City Utah, 17, 19. GUDEN'S MINSTREELS:-Benson Minn. 17. Don't forget LeRoy Bland, boys. Johnson & Dean "got theirs" at the leading vandeverie theatre in Pittsburg week of Nov 3, and they had Williams & Walker's big company to "buck." --- The Mallory Bros. & Brooks and Grace Halliday were the stellar attract with the Fenburg Stock Company (white) which made a "hit" at the Winber Opera House, Phillipsburg Pa. week of Nov. 3. --- The Black Patti Troubadours met a warm reception Sunday Nov. 9th at Evansville Ind.. and Dr. J. Jackson, formerly of Indianapolis, royally entertained Will Cook and several other members of the company at Black's Hotel. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Cole and Johnson send the following unique telegram, dated, Nov., 1, from Washington, D. C., to The Freeman. "Congress adjourned. Coal strike ended. President forty-three years old. Cole and Johnson big hit at Chase's. Country safe." --- Tis a small amount ($200) to contribute when one's life is at stake. The Smart Set in "Enchantment" the spectacular musical comedy in which Ernest Hogan and Billy McClain are jointly starring packed them to the doors at the National Theatre, Philadelphia, week of Oct. 27, and their gross receipts were $5,212.50. Managers everywhere want return dates. Address Gus Hill, sole owner, 1358 Broadway, New York City. --- Notes from the Southern Plantation Theatre Co. Kid Smith is with us and is "making good." Sunshine, 'Rastus' has gone home sick. Idella Redmond is still up to date in her cake walk and song, "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home. Joe Bird as "Uncle Eph" and Tom Walton as "Aunt Dinah" are still a pronounced hit. Regards to Ed. Lesile, Perry Bradford and Sunshine. Joe Bird is stage manager. Notes from the Mahara's Southern Minstrels—At Mound City Kan. Oct. --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER 31, Harry J. St. Clair and Miss Bertha May Stone were united in holy wedlock. The bride, a sweet soprano, who traveled recently with W. A. Mahara's minstrels and Mr. St. Clair, who has traveled extensively throughout the United States, New Zealand, Samoa Islands, Hawaii and Australia are both from Kansas City, Mo. and have been lovers since youth. Jas. R. Johnson left us at Nevada, Mo., to regain his health which has been very poor. Dr. G. W. Wright an old resident and physician at Oswego Kan, presented W. C. Handy and his band a large chrysanthemum bouquet in appreciation of the classical concert rendered there. H M. Prince is now playing an alto saxophone. ... Notes from P. G. Lowery's Concert Band and Vandelle—We are on the eve of winding up our season. Every body is well at this writing. Mr. Eliott our trap drummer is thinking of going home to spend the winter with his Indianapolis friends. We are still leaving the people wondering where we get so much music from Prof Lowery is better now and going on with the fine work. We are glad to know we have pulled through without losing any of our members by death. Mr. Rawley sends regards to all New York friends. F. B. Wood sends regards to all friends. Mr. Clark sends regards to Messrs. Hand and Malone. J. W. Moberly and Rosie Payne. We spent Sunday at Ameticos Ga. Al Edwards sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. We are going to kill the fatted calf in New Orleans and become K of P's. Messrs Irvin and Anderson are still running the dining room to perfection and the watters are getting along nicely. It makes some feel sad that the closing days are at hand and and they must part. --- Notes from the Mahara's Northern Northern Minstrels:—'We are touring Nebraska and will be for some time. The weather is fine, business is good, our people are all well and the show running smoothly. Several of our boys visited Omaha Sunday and saw the local entertainment given by Pas Arnold and a splendid company. They report having a good time and enjoyed themselves. Prof. Clark's educated dogs are a valuable addition. Miss Sadie Crockett is singing "I'll Wed You in the Golden Summer Time" and making great impressions. Billy Young, on the end, is making quite a hit everywhere with a neat, artistic soft shoe dance. The Brown's, Kid and Lottie, are always greeted with favor and applause nightly. Miss Jessie Dudley is singing Queen of Charcoal Alley and as the word goes is 'cleaning up.' Scotte & Deleo are still prime favorites and Mr. J. H. English and his original electric hoops astounds the people nightly. Young, Gales and Bohnman leave the audience screening every night. We all send regards to the No 1 show and the profession in general. --- Notes from the Old Plantion Minstrels with Southern Carnival company: (Nat Reese, sole proprietor.)—We are now in the beautiful State of New Mexico for one week's stand only. Business remains about the average. At this writing we are all well. The three feature shows of the carnival out of seventeen are, the stadium; the European trained wild animal exhibition and the Old Plantation minstrels, which leads in paid admissione. Punch Jones sends regards to Wm. Dorsey, of Savannah, Ga., Jas Lacy and all friends. Mrs. Boyd has added a new song to her list and is making good. Bob Henderson is getting his at each performance. Mrs. Henderson is singing, 'Tantalizing Eyes with much success. They send regards to Jerry Mills, Jno. Dennis, W. G. Kennedy, Frank Inman, the Inmans, the Cheatams and all friends. Punch Jones is conceded to be the best buck and wing dancer ever in this section of the country. Al Boyd is singing 'Ragtime Millionaire' with much success Chas Holman is hitting 'em hard in all the latest songs and sends regards to all friends. Mr. Tate our genial manager is much pleased with the show and says it is the strongest of its kind he ever saw. --- Philadelphia, Pa, noses:--James L. Goodall's "Coontown 400" left Philadelphia, Monday 10th inst. Ellis T. Jackson, business manager says the show has been meeting with much success through the one and two night stands in Jersey and Pennsylvania. Master Ellis T. Jackson, the child musical phenomenon, (7 years old) masters most any instrument in the band. His triple tone solos on the slide trombone are simply wonderful. Among other members of the company are Fred D. Weaver Chas. Gibbs, 'Lonnie' Stokes, Pitts & Anderson, Chas. Hopkins and Geo. Bradley, musical director. Ellis T. Jackson sends regards to Frank Clermont—Murphy & Slater closed at Kieth's Saturday, Nev. 8. Kieth's million-dollar vaudeville theatre on Chestnut street opened Monday 10th inst. Colored performers must certainly have the goods to peep over those footlights. Notes from the Big Minstrel Festival: "The past week we have been encountering some racing weather but that had no effect on business for the people seem to know what a treat was in store for them. Harry Kraton, the hoop controller was very successful in his trial tests of the hoop loop the loop, al- though he has but a miniature construction. Next season it will be used in his act on a larger scale. Our stand in Texas is drawing to a close and after one more week will be in the Territory. The singing of the company is up to the standard. Our quartette is rehearsing daily and our voices are blending together very nicely. In a few days with the assistance of James E. Lightfoot and F. W. Inman we will put on the sextette from Lucia. L. B. Herrdon sends regards to Bailey and Spiller. Geo. Horace sends regards to McCameron and Butler Webster of the A. G. Allen's Minstrels. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City:—The Hogan-McClain aggregation made their New York debut at the New Star Theatre last Monday afternoon to a packed house and at every performance the seating capacity of this temple of amusement has been taken to its utmost. The show is running smoothly and Ernest Hogan, Russell Brandow, Ben Hunn, Jerry Mills and Billy McClain keep the audience in an uproar. The costumes and scene are the cause of much favorable comment — J. M. Moore and his New Orleans Minstrels are now in their third week at Huber's 14th street Theatre — "A Trip To Coontown" closed their short season at Hamilton, Ont., last week. Tom Brown, Al Hammonds and all members of the company have returned to New York. The Sisters Meredith were on the bill Sunday night at the Grand Opera House. Cole and Johnson are headliners at Keith's Union Square Theatre' presenting their clever novel, singing act. -Rastus & Banks made a big hit Sunday night at the New York Theatre. -Tom Bethel has closed with the Avery & Hart's "Sons of Ham" company and has returned to the city. -Cooper & Bailey made quite a hit at the New West End Theatre, Sunday night. After a two-week's visit to relatives in Washington D. C., Miss Laura Bowie, the clever singer of "coon songs" has returned to the city. -Geo Williams of the team of Smart & Williams is in the city. --- Notes from the Williams and Walker's "Sons of Ham" company.—"We are in our fifth week of our season and everything is running smoothly with the eminent comedians, Avery & Hart, starring the piece. Dan Avery, a comedian of rare ability, who is too well-known to comment upon is portraying one of the leading characters with great success and is singing the popular success, "Eva also Geo. Walker's great success, "Leaders of the Ball," receiving three and four encores at every performance. Charles Hart has one of the leading roles, the character of Tobias Worwood, the comedy part of the piece which is well-known to all the theatre goers as having been Bert Williams' latest success. Mr Hart is a comedian of the rarest type, having successfully portrayed the character and imitated Mr. Williams so perfectly that one not intimately acquainted with the original would positively mistake him for Williams. He is receiving many conglations nightly and is singing with great success. "The Phrenologist Coon" and "All Going out and Nothin' Coming In" which is a howling success. P. C. Washington is doing "Ham" with a vim that will make anyone who has witnessed the piece congratulate him on his ability as a performer. Lewis Love as Willie Waterboy is also scoring a hit with his imitations of the country school boy. Our stage director, who is also well known to the profession is handling the character of 'Prof. Switchem' to perfection. Walter Robinson, lyric tenor, is portraying the character of one of the sons of Ham and is doing justice to the part. Griffith Wilson, better known as the boneless wonder from the West, is also a successful card. Allie Brown, the phenomenal wire artist is with the company pleasing his audiences nightly. Norris Smith, bartone is singing Oliver and Fay's. "Goodnight, Beloved Goodnight." Chas. White is now singing, "In the Arterwhile," with much credit to himself and the company. Miss Annie Cook, who is well-known to the profession is overdoing her former success this season; assisted by the Son's of Ham quartette. Miss Annie Rose, as 'Samantha' and Miss Clara Freeman as 'Patsy' are scoring nightly with their parts, the acrobatic dancing of Miss Freeman being a decided hit, in her song "Miss Hannah From Savannah." Miss Estella Hart is playing the role of the 'book agent' is an artist in her line and deserves credit for her good work. Miss Alberta Ormes, the well known soubrette of the team of Dudled or Ormes is sharing honors with the Misses 'Juggsley, Ringgold, Glenn, White, Smith and Hughes, all charming bells of feminine beauty. Our roster comprises thirty people all artists in their line. All are well and send regards to friends. We are playing the New England States to fair business, everything is lovely and the 'man in white' never fails to put in an appearance. Judging from the success the company has made so far we anticipate a long and prosperous season. Geo. W. King, in the "Hearts of Gold Co." is singing 'Goodnight, Beloved, Goodnight' with great secrecy. Will Marion Cooke's Errors. BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. Will Marion Cook is a composer of secular music. Paul Laurence Dunbar once supplied him with words for a cake walk farce entitled "Clorinda." Mr. Cook set music to the words supplied by the talented Dunbar and at once became famous as a composer of ragtime. Will Accoone, Sidney Perrin, Al Johns or Rosamond Johnson could have done the same thing. But the glory of Clorinda belongs to Mr. Cook and we cheerfully give him the credit. Nobody wants to rob him of his distinction. The New York Sunday Journal of recent date, in advertising the Williams & Walker show on a large pictorial page, including, pictures of Dunbar, Cook, Williams and Walker; gave out an interview from the tongue of Mr. Cook. Mr. Cook's errors will now give me a chance to declare why my past criticisms have been severe and also to point out the weak and erroneous end of his wondrous interview. WHY CRITICISM WAS NEEDED The leading actors of our race, up to the time of my adverse criticism, had been misrepresenting themselves in advertisements and interviews which were harmful to the progressive standard of their own work; showing to intelligent managers and observers how uneducated and ignorant some of our actors really are. Upon these grounds intelligent white people base a silent argument that Negro actors are not yet well enough educated to classify their own works. Everything and anything is looked upon by them as common coonism simply because we do not know enough to classify our own work. We are simply good singers, dancers and composers—nothing more. We know nothing beyond that and are not willing to learn any facts by criticism, even from any man that shows in black and white that he does know. We look at the man who criticizes. We do not survey his logic. We look upon him as an enemy. It grieves us. We love vanity. Vanity has been kind to Negro performers and what has it accomplished for us? Noth ing. Actors must begin to develop the brain. They must read what the critics say about them and think it over. They must consider first, the public. Then they must consider the future welfare of the race they represent. This is essentially so and common conditions demands it. MR. COOK'S INTERVIEW. The Cook method, which seems to have a strong bearing upon the Hurtig & Seamons office work and which disqualifies the real author of "Dahomey" (Jessie) Shipp in favor of Dunbar, is a method now well cooked and dried. Whatever goes out in the New York Journal goes out to the entire world. Let us read and comment on Mr. Cook's interview. He says: "Ragtime music is not Negro music. It is a measure that was invented by white men." Mr. Cook is entirely at error. This gives me a chance to explain what ragtime really is. Ragtime music is an irregular movement of common time, idly inudged in and created by illiterate Negroes whose natural instinct taught them to play the piano with out reading music. It was therefore originated by Negroes. The word "reg-time" was incidentally used by an unknown musical critic. Ragtime was for many years a nameless music up until that event. The critics continued to use the word in common after coon songs had become popular. After that everything was ragtime. I have no doubt that Mr. Cook means well but meaning well is a small excuse for going beyond what you really do know just for the sake of Notoriety. Mr. Cook speaks truthfully when he says "The real Negro melodies are the slave themes of the South." "I am convinced," said he "that it is the Negroes themselves who will play the most important part in making a National music that will portray the soul, the melody and the period imagination of the Negro race." Giving out National interviews requires brains and in expounding musical science one needs the power of discrimination by all means. "Negro Opera"—that is only musical comedy and next door to farce—is not opera at all. So the New York Journal readers have discovered that Williams and Walker have no opera at all; that Cook is blindfolded and the foremost Negro stars and composers are all in a desperate state of uncertain musical stratagem. These errors teach us the prime necessity of getting our new era works established in uniform classification. In one of my first reviews of the stage in the Freeman columns ten months ago I pointed out the necessity of this one important fact. I am not the prophet of would-be modern stage producers. I am the observer and listener to the most intelligent comments of the general public on Negro stage work. I admit there are many drawbacks our actors suffer in these productions but let us begin by giving each show its true classification. The history of Mr. Cook's musical education is also given out. There is no harm in this excepting his exaggeration of his operatic works which have never been produced and the error of his explanation of ragtime and possibly a birdseye view of his grammar. These things have not escaped observation by the educated world and Coleridge Taylor the greatest composer of his race, may read of it in Europe. In conclusion Mr. Cook tells us he has completed a Grand Opera entitled "Lucille, which is to be produced at an early date. Its production and its classification will be awaited with much interest. But Mr. Cook, never the less is a very entertaining composer. "My Little Gypsy Maid" is one of his latest and most beautiful songs. . . . SONGS AND SINGERS. Louise Roberts is making a great success with "Stay in Your Old Backyard." Carrie West is making a big success with the new coon hat "Dat's de Way to Spell Chicken" and also "Trouble." "Pretty Mollie Shannon" is a big success with Agnes Miles. Moore's Minstrel report big success for "Somebody's Waiting 'Neath Southern Skies" and "Dat's de Way to Spell Chicken." Those clever comedians, "Grant & Grant, are singing, 'I Wants a Ping Pocket-Books, Bill Books and Card Cases. Repairing receives prompt attention 537 Vine Street, CINCINNATI, O. **Attention Managers!** Of first class attractions, the Gilliams-Harry and Laura-are at liberty, in their original creation entitled "Tanglefoot." No "please give me your aplause; no slap sticks; no colored man and his question." In this act, Tanglefoot is an eighteen minute act of an eccentric nature, and a novelty from start to finish, introducing grotesque dancing feats of an acrobat, in which Harry Gilliam performs his phenomenal feat of playing a difficult horn solo while standing on his head. This act is not copyrighted. To the bar stool steal again. A h-waymen; to the bar stool steal again. Managers and agents address, **HARRY L. GILLAM**, The Acrobatic Hebrew, box lock 19 Wells, Minn. ```markdown ``` THEATRICAL Pocket-Books, Bill Books and Card Cases. R 537 Vine Street, CIN Performers Wanted formers, also good sketch teams. Permanent engage lowest salary, experiences send photo if possible. W Address as per route in The Freeman until Nov. 9, af Pat Chappelle, Manager, "A Rabbit Attention Managers! Of first class, "Tanglefoot." No, please give me your a.p. please; quarrel with his wife; his appetite for chicken; his etc.," in this act. Tanglefoot is an eighteen minute from start to finish, introducing grotesque dancing liam performs his phoneticical feat of playing a dill. This act is not copyrighted. To brain thieves, rob waymen; please steal those that have stolen steel ag HARRY L. GILLAM, The Acro Theatrical Headquarter CURTIS HART, HART & HAW Buffet for Ladies s THE TENNESS Popular resort of pleasure and amusement. and Hotel Boys. Our stock speaks for itself choice line of fine wine, whiskies and cigars. Pong Man," and "Trouble" with great success. Louise mortimer is featuring "Pretty Mollie Shannon" and "Ma Starlight Sue" in vaudeville. Miss Gemma Sewell writes the publishers that 'In the Springtime' by W. T. Francis and "Somebody's Waiting 'Neath Southern Skies' by Lamb & Bratton are big hits. Madelyn Burdett is also singing these songs at Montreal with great success. Caspar Zarma is singing "Somebody's Waiting 'Neath Southern Skies' with Gordon's Minstrels nightly and reports that same is a big success with him. Carroll Johnson is featuring "Trouble" as one of his principal songs on the Kieth circuit. The well known tenor J. Raffaels is singing "Darling" "Sweetheart Mine Own," "In Loveland," and Goodnight, Beloved Goodnight" with all kinds of success. The popular duettists, Misses Wilcox and Taylor are using, "Mah Starlight Sue," "Polly Pry" and "Just for Tonight" in their clever act. To The Profession. When an actor dies the good people of the world, and some of the lowest ones in it take up a collection to bury him It would be a small act of brotherhood if every actor would contribute 25 or 50 cents, according to means, to assist Le Roy Bland make up $200. Send the amount to the Freeman and let them publically record the contributions and let a Freeman representative visit Mr. Bland - paying his direct expenses out of the contribution. Let the Freeman Investigate the case, but we should assist him guilty or not guilty. Let us do so. SYLVESTER RUSSELL. The Freeman desires to say that the cause which Mr. Russell so earnestly advocates and in which he has taken the initiative, is a just one and should appeal to the hearts of every brother actor without hesitation. We cheerfully accept the responsibility of stakeholder and will weekly report our progress. Friends, help swell the total which is as follows: $200. - LEROY ELAND FUND - $200. Sylvester Russell. $0.25 The Freeman. 1 00 Total. $1.95 Local Boxing Carnival. Between the rounds of boxing at the Odd Fellow's Hall participated in by colored fighters, the patrons were entertained by the "easy going Snow" Rufus Cantrell's match. On one occasion, as he was playing "Honey Come Kiss Your Baby" Henry Robinson, the coming lightweight champion of Indiana, jabbed his opponent in the nose and the wine started. Robinson proved himself the better man both in science and hitting quality and won in the third round from Rufus Rolland, from Columbus, O. For further information in regards to Kid Robinson call and see the Columbia Club Pet or Clark Burton at 214 W. Indiana avenue. The main bout was between Al Smith and Young Walcott, of Chicago, four rounds to a draw. Fred Blackburn got the decision over Hines in the third round. Joe Hawk and Geo. Webb fought four rounds to a draw. Kid Brunne was present and issued a challenge to Judge Sullivan. News Personal and General. Paducah, Ky. Special—The election is over and so far as our city is concerned, there is much to be proud of. The Republicans elected four aldermen and had it not been that a number of colored men failed to register, they could have elected the city jailer. Little Donglass Reid is improving. John Especial attention to Railroad Men Everything strictly first-class. A WANTED-A Violin and Slide Trombone Player. Must be sober and reliable. Address G. Smalls, 1215 Hogan, Jacksonville, Fla. Jones, of N. Twelfth street, met with a painful accident recently by getting his hand cut. The K. of P. lodge, of this city, was highly entertained in Mayfield recently. Presiding Eider Thompson will move his family to this city in the near future. Mrs E W. Benton has been in Hopkinsville several weeks attending the bedside of her mother. The teachers report our schools in excellent condition. Prof. Thomas Shaffer, of the city schools, is attending Howard University in Washington, D.C. Dave Chrisp is out after a brief illness. Mrs. Lucy Shepherd has gone to Pittsburgh. Rev J. W. Hawkins has been on the sick list several days. "Granny" Evans is still confined to her bed. Miss Ora Reed has been on the sick list. Duke Johnson left a few weeks ago for San Antonio, Tex., for his health. Mrs S. L. Mayfield, Mrs. Kate Watkins, Mrs. Al Dawson and Porter Mitchell were highly entertained in Mayfield Recently, at the hospitable home of Mr and Mrs W. L. Street. Persons wishing The Freeman can secure the same by calling on either Clarence Dawson, Geo E. Marshall or Elmos Willis. THE A. R. M. LETTERS. Mr. Editor- I will say that the average Negro gets mad and wants to fight when some white man calls him a "nigger," but he will use this word continuously himself when addressing or speaking of some other Negro. Now, I will say that if the Negroes of this country want the white people to quit using this word they must quit using it first themselves, for there is one thing that the Negro must remember, and that is that the white man has the right to call the Negro by any name that the Negro calls himself. --- Mr. Editor—I will say that if the American Negro wants to know why he is hated and despised you can tell him that it is because there is hardly a finished article that he needs, wishes or desires that he can obtain without buying or stealing it from some white man, and I will further state that the Negro can learn some valuable, economic lessons from the Italian, the Jew, the Chinese and the Japanese, and I would advise the Negro to spend some time studying the customs of these people. 一 Mr. Editor—I will say that there is one thing that every Ethiopian lawyer, doctor, school teacher and business man should learn at once, and the sooner they learn it the better it will be for all who may be concerned, and that is that growth is lire and that stagnation is death. You can take the average Negro preacher, school teacher or shop keeper, and just as soon as his church, school or place of business reaches such proportion that he cannot look after it all himself then he begins his stagnation doctrine, or, in other words, he lets that which he cannot look after himself go unattended to or drift off to some white man rather than to give some person of his own race and kind a chance to make a mark for himself in this world. Now I will say that if the Negro ever expects to demand any respect in this world he must do away with these old togy ideas and let his business grow when it is possible for it to do so; employ new help when his business demands it, stop his old slave-time way of grabbing and hoarding everything that he can get his hands on, and when he does these things he will find that not only peace and happiness, but success and prosperity will attend the majority of his efforts. A. K. M. LOW WINTER TOURIST RATES Tickets on sale to and including April 30, 1993, via the Mobile and Ohio R.R. to winter tourist points in the South southeast and South- west. Ask your home agent or write John M. Bell, A.M. & O. R.R. 8, Louis M., particular. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. FARM&HOME. Hay and Pasture Grass Grass may be seeded both in the fall and in the spring, much depending upon circumstances. Hay is perhaps the most important article of food for live stock on the farm and grass is said to be the "foundation of farming." The grass crop may not be as valuable as corn, but it is an article of food for which no substitute can be found, both in the green condition and when cured as hay. 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She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your ery sad to hear her take care of the writes such soul-saving letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. N.B.-Send look of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. 006 N. West Street, cor. Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. MADAME MONAIRDE-MOORE. but two or three. Clover and timothy are the grasses mostly used for hay, (clover not really belonging to the grass family and with all that may be said in its favor, there are many grasses superior to timothy. Custom, however, has given timothy a prominent place on the farm and which it will hold for a long time. But, although timothy and clover are grown on the same land, as a mixed crop, yet they do not ripen together and are, consequently not suitable for each other and for producing mixed hay of the highest quality for if the clover becomes too ripe it will contain a large proportion of woody fibre while if the clover is cut before the timothy is ripe, the latter will not be as nutritious as when fully matured. Orchard grass, which is disliked by many because it "stools" comes into blossom the same time as clover, and will also stand drought better than timothy and will give successive cuttings. Timothy is also low in nutritious matter compared with some kinds without risk of loss. Pasture grass should be used for pasture only, and not for mowing for hay. If the pasture can supply the stock in summer it should not be required to do more. Another reason why the hay crop should be separate from the pasture product is that the pasture should contain as many varieties of grass as possible, some of the best kinds being profitable if grazed, as they do not grow to sufficient height for being cured as hay. Pasture grass should be short as the animals will prefer it so, as they can then better select the kinds preferred. The young and tender grass only a few inches high, is always more highly relished than any other, and if a pasture is to be occupied by the stock they will keep the grass down. No farmer, therefore should expect a crop of hay from his pasture ground. The meadow is depended upon for producing the hay crop, but the meadow is also given up to the animals at times. The point is not to take advantage of the meadow, but to make it better by increasing the variety of grasses. A variety having some fault should not be condemned if it also has some merit. Orchard grass comes early in the spring it will remain for several years and it thrives were some grasses cannot exist. Herd's grass is excellent on meadow land that is some what moist. Its running roots soon form a thick and permanent sod. Blue grass can be made to thrive on many soils, preferring limestone land and it is a grass that gives the best late pasturage, but it should not be grazed too closely early in the season. Adapt the grasses to the soil if possible There are a great many kinds of hay crops that need not be grown together in the field as they can be mixed in the feed box when cutting the feed for the stock in winter. Clover is the main hay crop, but such a crop as Hungarian grass, which grows in the summer and in a short time will add largely to the supply of hay. and experiments made show that cow peas and oats cut when not too ripe, will give large yields of hay that may perhaps be better than clover in some respects. One of the most valuable crops in proportion to cost is cow peas and corn. Plant the corn in rows and plant the cow peas in the same rows but between the hills of corn, the corn being one foot apart in the rows. Cultivate one way and allow the pea vines to grow upon the corn. It may be mentioned that such a mixed crop may be harvested at any time. It adds variety to ensilage and the ensilage will be more nutritious and also more highly relished by stock in winter than if the ensilage is made exclusively of corn. But the farmer should study grasses and hay crops for there are kinds that thrive on rich soils only, while others will grow on sand soils, damp soils, medium soils, etc, and if then cannot be grown together they can be grown on different fields. The greater the variety the less the liability of loss during the dry season, as some hay crops will give good results while others will fall under the same conditions. An Irrigation Farm Colony It is more than four years since this Fort Amity colony—which lies near the line between Colorado and Texas—was started, with about 16 families and nearly 100 men, women and children. It now contains forty or fifty families and perhaps three hundred people altogether. Under the successful irrigation system in use the crops are abundant and sure; and in that mild climate several crops a year may be taken from the rich soil. With intensive cultivation a twenty-acre farm is fully large enough to keep one family well employed and to support it in great comfort. It required the investment of a large amount of cash for the Salvation Army to launch an experiment of this kind; but so far as the colonists themselves are concerned it is no charity affair. The colonist pays interest on the farm that he buys and upon the other materials provided; and he pays back the principal in annual installments. We have been permitted to examine the balance sheets for successive periods, and it is evident that the Amity colony is going to be a complete financial success: that is to say, the colonists are doing so well that they are not only making a current living for their families, but they are paying off their indebtedness satisfactorily. A number of them are making payments far in excess of what is due and thus outing off interest charges. Profits in Currants. A six year-old currant farm of six acres in Greenfield Ind, has proved very profitable this year, although usually currants do not reach their largest yield until they are ten years old. 1000 crates of twenty-four quarts each were gathered this year and sold at an average of $2.35 per crate. The owner made about $100 per acre above all expenses, and the pickers who were mostly children from eight to fifteen years old, were paid more than ever before, or 5 cents a gallon. They earned from 75 cents to $1.25 cents a day. The high price of currants has brought about the higher wages and the greater profits Currants are about the cheapest and easiest crop of fruit to produce, requiring very little time and labor as compared with many others, says American Gardening. For fillers or what might be termed a catch crop, they are indispensible, when grown between plum, pear, peach, cherry and quince trees. They can be grown in an orchard of any of these fruits without retarding or injuring the trees. When currants are fruited in this way it is merely a question of more manure or fertilizer. Every intelligent fruit grower will understand this at once. Under this system of intensive gardening you have a nice income from your currants, while your fruit trees are developing and getting ready for fruiting. It depends entirely upon yourself as to how long these oushes will bear large, marketable fruit. Paraffin in Horticulture. A new and important use of refined paraffin wax seems to have been discovered by a resident of Ohio living near Lancaster, who had two trees badly damaged by a storm, one being a maple and the other an apple. In each case a large limb was broken down from the trunk, but still attached to it. The limbs were propped up and securely fastened with straps very much as a broken leg might be fastened with splints, and then melted refined wax poured into and over all the cracks. This "surgical operation" was entirely successful The paraffin prevented the escape of the sap, kept out the rain and moisture, which would have rotted the trees, prevented the depredations of insects, and the limbs thus far seem to be perfectly reattached to the tree. Progress on the Farm. There is no progress being made in any line which is more noticeable than that being made in agriculture. The old slip-shod, hit-and-go-miss, back-breaking type of farming is rapidly giving way before the newer and better way of doing things. There is a demand for scientific information on soils, crops, breeding, feeding and awakening to the value of the improved breeds of stock of all kinds, a remarkable interest in the farm institute work and a growing appreciation of the fact that agriculture offers as wide a field and as rich returns for a man with brains and education as any of the so called professions. Invention has robbed the farm of most of its pitiful drudgery and made it possible to do farm work with dispatch economy and pleasure. FARM NOTES There is quite a risk in holding hogs at this season of the year and just as soon as they are fit for market it is best to let them go. It is not always the best and most elaborate poultry houses that shelter the choicest stock. Success, however, mainly depends on warm, dry coops, with proper care and management and freedom from overcrowding. This latter trouble is often the cause of ill success. If you wish a healthy flock keep only a few in a pen. The fruit grower who expects to have fair crops of fruit must begin with the use of insecticides early. He must not delay too late in the spring as the first spraving is sometimes the most important of all. Paris green will not destroy the insects that live on sap, nor will kerosene injure remedies, therefore it must be done with an object in view and with a knowledge of the habits of the parasites or insects to be destroyed. Apple trees do not bear full crops until ten years old or more. Make A GOOD ROAD UNION STATION CARO MOBILE AND OHIO R.R. MERIDIAN CITRONELLE MOBILE AUGREONVILLE NEW ORLEANS ST AUGUSTINE estimate, it may be claimed that a tree twenty years old will produce from 20 to 40 bushels of apples. A pear tree 15 years old should produce from 20 to 30 bushels. A peach tree four years old should produce from four to ten bushels. A tree may not do so well in some sections as much depends upon the variety and also the care bestowed. There is less demand every year for the extra large overfattened hogs that have taken two years to reach maturity. What is wanted for profitable feeding is a thrifty pig, that in six, seven or eight months' growth will average a pound of pork a day. This can usually be made at a profit. The heavier hogs cost more to keep and the pork is neither so good nor will it now sell so well as pork that weighs 200 pounds or less to the carcass. Breeding in and in may tend to fix the characteristics of certain strains, or families, but sooner or later the results will be lack of constitutional vigor. Those who stick to pedigree are better able to avoid in-breeding of the stock than those who do not. While pedigree of itself adds nothing to an animal as an individual yet it distinctly points to the family to which the individual belongs, an enables the owner to arrive at a partial knowledge of its capacity as a future performer. But few farmers weigh the hay given stock. It is true that to weigh hay for each cow every time a herd is fed is tedious, but by weighing a quantity a few times one will be able to come close enough to estimate the quantity in feed. ing The object should be not to overfeed. A great many nonproducing animals receive more than they require, though they may consume it. Ten pounds of hay a day should be sufficient for an ordinary horse that is well supplied grain. The amount allowed cattle should depend upon circumstances. Cows giving milk will consume and utilize more than steers. Delivers Address to Odd Fellows. Coffeeville, Miss., Special.—On the evening of Oct. 30th a large number of citizens assembled at St. James A. M. E. church to listen to the able address of Rev. E. P. Jones, of Greenville, who is the efficient Grand Master of the Odd Fellows of this state. Those present were highly pleased with the address. Rev. Jones is a race leader, and if his address is heeded, the race will stand second to none. Rev and Mrs. P. W. Wrenn entertained Rev Jones while in the city. John Vaughn and Miss Addie McCracken were married at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Zion church on the 29th ult., Rev R. B. Hendricks, officiating. Misses Sarah Neal and Iabel Harris have gone to Winona. Miss, to enter college. Miss Dora B. Ward entertained a number of young folks on the 30th ult., with a social. Misses Annie Burnett, Sallie Winters, Minnie Caldwell and Mamie Roberson attended teachers' examination here on the 1st inst. Rev J W Bostwick, of Grenada, preached an able sermon at Bethlehem Baptist church on the 2d. Two men are sentenced to be hanged here on the 18th inst. Gleanings From Texas. Gleanings from Texas. Ennis, Texas, Special — William Underhill has opened a neat little grocery on West Brown street. Colored people should learn to patronize Negro enterprises. In connection with Rev. Wm. D. Hardeman's barber-shop you will find Wm. Vaughn in a neat little restaurant. Try him; he will satisfy your appetite. After you have dined sufficiently just purchase a copy of The Freeman every Saturday and keep up with the news. The Southern white papers only publish the evil deeds the Negroes do. If you want to find out the good deeds you will have to read colored literature. Sunday morning, Henrietta Rankin shot Charley Jackson through the back. It is believed the wound will prove fatal H. Fletcher, the barber, can be found on E avenue. Try his keen razor. News Items From Missouri. News Items From Missouri. Moberly, Mo. Special—Messrs Dudley Baker and Simon Boone left last week for Jefferson City to attend Lincoln Institute. Mrs. Stella Harney spent Sunday, the 23, in Kansas City. Mrs. Eliza Rollins and little daughter of Leavenworth, Kas, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Raymond Kirby. Rev. W. F. Botts of Carrollton was called to Moberly to preach the funeral of Mrs. Martha Twyman. Rev. E. C. Green spent Sunday, the 24, in Moberly. Prof. R. L. Logan of Huntsville visited in the city recently. Mrs. Etta Bolden is vis- Whittemore's Polishes The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Shoe Polishes in the World. "Gilt Edge" for Ladies' and Children's Black Shoes "Dandy" for all Russet and Tan Shoes 'Elite' for "box calf" and black "Vicl Kid" Shoes 'Champion' Friction Polish (a black liguid) WE USE WHITTEMORES POLISHES Lightning Dye (blacks any color shoes), pct. $0.75 "Boston" Heel and Edge Polish, pct. .75 Liquid Cleaners (all colors), pct. 35c; pct. .00 Polishing Paste (all colors), pct. doz., large, 75c; medium, 42c; per ¼lb, box.15c; per ½lb, 75c HITTEMORE BROS. & CO. and 26 Albany Street, BOSTON, MASS. 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The wounds may prove fatal. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Henderson died on the 3d. Rev. Green and wife will move to Keokuk, fa., where he will be closer to his work. News Items From Suuny News items From Sunny Tennessee, Memphis, Tenn., Special.-The Cooks and Waiters' Association entertained on Thursday, Oct. 30. Dr. J. N. Abby lectured at Leroy Institute on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 2. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Sanford entertained at their new home on Wellington street, Wednesday evening, Oct. 29. Emmett Walker of Hernando, Miss., was in the city recently. Our representative's citizens are preparing for one of the grandest demonstrations ever witnessed in our city. Everybody is enthusiastic over the idea of welcoming President Roosevelt and General Luke E. Wright. The president's private and official feeling toward our race is known. Dr. J. P. Turner of Boston, Mass., was in the city recently. We have a young Dr. Lawdon. Terse, Timely Topics. 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A good necessity for ladies, gentlemen and all women of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. It is the best and most economical. It is not necessary for anybody to produce a preparation of this wonderful pomade for 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers for 50 cents for 50 cents or a bottle or $1. It is the best send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago Illinois mer. The ladies of the Baptist church gave a dinner on election day, which was well patronized. Charles Berry is on the sick list. Mrs. Hester Brown is ill at her home in Superior avenue with typhoid fever. Mrs. Anna Harrison is quite sick at her home. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS is the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 1811 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.45 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID: Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and July are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits or mountain may be organized in any locality on application master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. Training of the young and their development in third there has been formed a Children's Department known to children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department tick benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and 7.00. The monthly dues are hiteen cents per month. CLASSES. Ming to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount the ment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the numbers of this degree are devised 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. A Fountain may be organized in January and July of each year each paid are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week with each benefit range from $25.00 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 $2.450 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 83 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 88 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 65 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS "E." TABLE. A@ES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 28 to 80 $ 5 25 500 00 250 00 9 50 $ 2 40 80 to 85 $ 5 50 500 00 250 00 9 50 $ 2 40 85 to 40 $ 7 75 500 00 250 00 10 40 $ 2 60 40 to 45 $ 0 00 450 00 225 00 10 40 $ 2 60 45 to 50 $ 6 25 400 00 200 00 11 40 $ 2 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 350 00 175 00 11 40 $ 2 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 12 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization we galia of the organization is simple and its cost within the ents to $350 the same is made by the organization in wh artment. AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 30 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 35 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all, coating from 10 cents to $350 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a ob- servant of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformer, the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, from the bank of the city of Richmond, Va. It now owns .000. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited to business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858.00, assessed amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial pro- gram of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Ri- cash on all checks presented while the majority of ou- 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 $100,000,000. 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 $100,000,000. The bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $500,858,000, 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 using script and clearing-house checks. This bank was the first to be located in William W. N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT State Department has charge of all the real property located in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent building hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 18 attorney is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manuring establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a room by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars p accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manor. It is in operation a system of five stores, located at Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; a store at, Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 100 men, run three delivery wagons, and during the first week. 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 formations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $25,211,651, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, VA. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION W was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first three stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1800. It employs a force of eight employees. The second store, at Richmond, Va., was owned by a force of worth of business. The other stores have been established since and have been equally as prosperous. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquarters at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading scripture price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The o-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class at lowest prices, Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Broad street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a mini card to a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job-work of every class and description is made possible by the office's extensive equipment. Office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, VA. Correspondence solicited and agents wanted. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1883, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formative *kings* Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid mem. the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6342 Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and a Adjining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the youth in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Rid electrict 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 chas offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1833, 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 $14,400. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station is located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westampton Electric Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequeaths 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. BURREZ 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. er our Advertisers of this paper and pa 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. REFORMERS It was organized January the laws of the State of is both male and female years of age. Its mem- ys sick benefits from $1.50 00. Benefits, $714,378.75. RACE CLEANINGS Cures W A Simple Home Treatm Full Streng SENT F BY BREWER MATTOOKS. "Why is it you who so exalt the mind And depricate the animal in man, Should bow to one of such mean parentage, Who won the prize for leaping?" said the sage— "Despite his bondman,s low, ignnoble birth, Brute brow, and thick, coarse, sensuous lips, A shuffling carriage and an awkward cait, Some voice has whispered to this man 'be great!' "But he was barriered in, how then be great? Beside the ox he in the market stood Chafing for freedom when beside the beast, This human being was accounted least! "To every soul some time there calls a voice, A heaven sent voice, which bids the man 'put forth, Outdo your fellows!' But when one man hears And does put forth, the thousand close their ears. "Thus barriered, in what could he do but leap? He could not push them down. He needs must leap, Tho' earth be clogged he leaped up toward the skies; Outleaped them all, and freedom was his prize!" Charles H. Taylor, colored, of Syracuse. N. J., has been left $20,000 by an aunt, Mrs. Beanlah Williams, who died last week in Milwaukee. Taylor, is a cook on the Continental Limited and is a son of Mrs. Hannah Taylor of 885 Grape street, Syracuse. Miss Myrtle Hart of this city, is the most famous Harpist of the race. She gave a recital at the Constitutional Church in Chicago, Ill., on the 6:h of Nov. Mr. Ches Prater of Little Rock, Ark., is making for himself a reputation as an artist. Mr. Prater has a bright future and will succeed if he continues in the right channel. Dr. L. Parcham, physician and surgeon, of Irene, Ark., is not only postmaster and merchant but has the only up to date drug store in the town. Mr. A. H. Cabell, is the race's oldest, leading and most successful merchant and real estate dealer in Henderson, Ky., Mr. Frederick D. Bonner, a young colored man, is teaching in the Philippines. He is a graduate from Yale and is making much success. Miss Kathleen H. Williams, of Washington, Ga., delivered and able address at the cornerstone laying of the J Thomas Heard University, at Athens, Ga., September 29. Miss Williams is without doubt one of the brightest intellectual characters of the race. She though very young, is well known in the literary world as a profound thinker and a logical reasoner. She will make her mark. Peter Harris, one of the oldest and best known Negro Masons in the West died at his home in Kansas city, Mo., last Sunday afternoon. He was Past Grand Eminent Commander of the Grand Commandery of Missouri and one of the few thirty-third degree Negro Masons in this section. He was highly respected by all who knew him and his loss will be most keenly felt. Mrs. Helena Downey of Ottumwa, Ia., is the president of the Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs, and one of the organizers of the State Federation. Rev. W. W. Locke, pastor of the Wiley Chapel M. E. Church at Shelbyville, ind., has succeeded in paying off a debt of $400, which has been hanging over that church nine years. Rev. Locke has only had the pastorate of the church since last March, and has proven its efficiency to the satisfaction of his congregation as a minister and a leader. Sunday, Nov. 2, quarterly meeting was held and Presiding Elder Sissle and wife were in attendance. Monday an entertainment was given when the mortgage on the church was burned. DOCTOR WHITTER St. Louis, Mo., 904 Olive St. (Emille Bldg. Room 203 & offices. Hours 9 a.m., to 7 p.m. Sunday, to 19 oll. Consultation and advice free. Call or write Melancholy, Drainage, Drains, Drainage Drains, Organic Weakness, from Indiscre- tion, Excess or indulgence, causing Self-Distrust, Melancholy, Ambitionless, Unfitness to Drainage, Blank 61, free. BLOOD AND SKIN Diseases cured for life. Blood Poison, Taints, Eczema, Etc. Blank 62, free. KIDNERY and B1AD- ment, Milky, Bloody urine, and private masters promptly cured. Blank 63, free. Varicose cured in 6 days. Safe and Sure Medical Dictionary, explains free, by mail or at office. + + + H. E. Burris Re-elected Grand Master Colored Masons. Rock Island, Ill., Special—Henry E. Burris, who has just been re-elected grand master of the Illinois jurisdiction has already occupied that position for M. H E. BURRIS. several terms and is the most prominent colored Mason in the state. He is a native of Arkansas, has lived in Rock Island since 1870 and for some years has been in the government employ as a letter carrier. Decision For Walcott. Boston, Mass., Special to The Freeman. The Criterion Athletic Club brought together some of the best fighters in the country October 30. Chick Monahan, the clever Stonington lightweight, defeated Eddie Daily of Baltimore, Md., who was substituted for John Butler. Monahan had no difficulty in securing the award in three rounds although Butler was picked to win. Jimmy Gardener secured an award of Luther Manuel, who is conceded to be one of the best Negro fighters in Boston. Gardener jabbed Manuel frequently and kept the colored fellow on the run until the last round, when he made a rally. Gardener, however, was too ooler for him and he could not land that terrible right swing that gave him his rep. The final event brought Belfield Walcott of Boston and Joe Handler of Newark, N. J. Belfield is a brother to Joe Walcott, the champion welter-weight of the world. Joe was at the ring side to look after his brother, and made a short and very acceptable speech after the fight. Handler was whipped in the third round, but was too game to give up. He lasted until the ninth round, when the referee stopped the bout and gave the award to Walcott, the colored lad, a decision which pleased the several hundred spectators. Happenings in Mississippi Meridian, Miss., Special.-Prof. J. L. Wilson, president of the Meridian Academy and Industrial school, preached an able sermon at St. Paul M. E. church Sunday morning, Nov. 2, at 11 o'clock. Rev. A. J. McNair, the pastor, offered the closing prayer. The revival conducted by Rev. S. M. Moore at Mt. Zilon Baptist church for several days, closed Oct 30. Rev. W. J. Murray of Alliance, Miss., assisted Rev. Moore. There will be a rally on the third Sunday in November. Rev. L. S. Lee, pastor of New Hope Baptist church, was quite ill for a week Mrs. L. G. Murray of Mobile, Ala., is improving. Mrs Alice Sledge of Unitontown accompanied by her two children, passed through the city en route to Hattiesburg to visit her daughter. Rev. H. L. Young has returned from Ellisville, Miss, and filled his pulpit on Sunday, Nov. 2. Rev. N. W. Wallace left on Oct. 30th for THOMAS J. JACKSON. 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We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room 208 Stevenson B'd'l.g. Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St. A storeful of pretty styles. every design an approved fancy of prevailing fashion. $1.50 to $4 00 a pair. Shoe Store—Second Floor. L S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Mrs. O. V. Royall was ill last week. Harry Radcliff visited his parents at Frankfort, Ind., last week. The Zenda's danced at Odd Fellows Hall last Thursday evening. Mrs. Mary F. Jameson is quite ill at her home, 1310 E Pratt street. Mrs. Maggie Blaylock continues quite ill at her home in Missouri street. Prof. T. D. Scott of Xenia, O., was the guest of Prof. Stokes last week. The Sisters of Charity gave an entertainment at Allen Chapel last night. Miss Lee of Columbus, O., was the guest of friends in the city last week. Robert R. Miller is making a hit with his concert dates throughout the State. Miss Mollie Buster of Xenia, O, was the guest of Mrs. Al. Henderson last week. The Matinee Whist Club meets the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. John W. Black and Miss Willie Elder, were married the 6th by Rev. W. H. Bowman. Mrs. Grant White of Richmond, Ind., was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ora Dunlop, Sunday last. The Woman's Club was entertained Monzay afternoon by Mrs. Blanche Cook, 365 W. 12th street. Look out for an invitation to the annual ball of the Junior Garland Girls to take place in December. Mrs. Fannie Neal (nee) Mitchell of Greencastle, Ind., is visiting her parents in East Fifteenth street. Rev. M. Coleman is doing a grand work at his church for his people. You are invited to see and hear him. Miss Susie Poindexter of Washington, D.C., who has been visiting Miss Boyer, returned to her home last week. Miss Beulah Beck entertains this afternoon in honor of her twelfth birthday at her home in Ohio street. Bishop Grant preached an able sermon at Allen Chapel last Sunday morning and Rev. Chambers in the afternoon. Presiding Elder Lewis held a very successful conference at Allen Chapel, last Sunday being quarterly meeting day. The teachers of the city gave a reception at school No.23 last Friday evening in honor of the visiting teachers of Ohio. Mrs. W. M. Snowden of Rogers Park, Chicago, who has been the guest of her brother, Archie Greathouse, returned home to day. The entertainment given for the benefit of the Episcopal Mission by the Ladies' Guild, Tuesday evening, was quite a success. Misses Laura Phelps of Xehia, O., Eva Bowles of Columbus and Miss Robb of Xehia were the guests of Mrs. Al Henderson last week. Bishop Grant left yesterday for Shelbyville, Ill., where he goes to conduct S Sunday services and to ordain a minis ter at that place. Prof. Joseph Douglass of Washington, D.C., will be in the city on the 10th of December, the guest of W. H. Fielding, Prof. Douglass is a violinist of exceptional merit. Rev. George C. David, late missionary to Asia Minor, speaks to the men Sunday at 4 p. m. All men welcome. Prayer meeting Sunday morning at 5 o'clock. These services in Y. M. C. A. rooms. The ladies' auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. organized Monday afternoon, Nov. 3d, and elected Mrs. Willis Curzy president; Mrs. Major Gardner secretary and Mrs. Al. Henderson chairman of the committee. Those persons buried by Morgan & Shelton this week, were as follows: Robert Parker, 407 Indiana avenue; Mrs. Nancy Steal, 616 W. Court street, and the infant of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Rockhold, 1739 Alvoid street. A Thanksgiving dinner will be served by the ladies at Allen Chapel. In the evening a well arranged program will be rendered under the management of Hon. Gurley Brewer. They anticipate a grand thanksgiving offering. Miss Sallie Simmons of Edinburg, Ind., who has been on an extended visit in Cincinnati and other Ohio towns, arrived in the city on Saturday. She is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Matie Williams, in Linden street. There will be a musical and literary entertainment for the benefit of St. Phillips Mission at Tomlinson Hall, Dec. 10. Prof. Joseph Douglass, the violinist, of Washington, D. C., will appear, also some of the best talent of Indianapolis. Col. J. H. Ringgold went to Shelbyville, Ind., Wednesday last, to prepare to institute a new lodge of K. of P's, having been deputized by Grand Chancellor Remus Moore to attend to that part of the work as special D. G. C. He was accompanied by Sir Knight Moore. A mass meeting of the members of Corinthian Baptist church was held Thursday night to extend a call to a pastor. It is the purpose of the church to build a new church on the present site soon. Sisters of Charity No. 5 gave an entertainment at the church Tuesday night. The Alpha Home for aged colored women will be represented in the eleventh annual meeting of the state conference of Charities and Corrections to be held in Meridian-street M. E. Church Nov. 17 to 19 by Meedamas Susie Williams, Roxie Bell, Amanda Breckinridge, Ella Williams, Dr. J. H. Ward and Rev. H. L. Herod. A reception will be given the visiting delegates at the English Opera House. Evening Star Lodge No. 12, Daughters of Samaria, gave a public installation at Blackford Street A. M. E. Zion church last Friday evening. Rev. W. H. Chambers, Worthy National Vice Chief, installed the following officers: P. D., Fannie Stappelton; D. of F., Francis Simpson; D of R., Nance Henderson; F. D., Mary E. Scott; W. T., James Robbusion; D of L., Hannah Chapman; D of C., Anna Brown; A. D. C., Florence Miller; R H. S., J. S. Stappelton; L H. S., G. W. Henderson; D. of K, Hannah Willis. After which refreshments were served. MABELLE HARVEY HORTON Miss Isabella Hort in, the girl preacher, will occupy the pulpit of Mt Calvary Baptist church, corner Maple and Morris streets, Sunday morning and evening. Rev. Charles F. Williams COPPER CURES CONSUMPTION COPPER CURES CONSUMPTION New Treatment for Consumption Indorsed by Member of British Tuberculosis Congress — "Antidotum Tuberculose" (the Copper Cure) Marvel of the Medical World--Hope for All, No Matter How Bad Off. Benefits Congressman Dingley's Son and Cures Others of Quick, Galloping and Fast Consumption in their Own Home—Any One can Receive FREE Specially Written Books Which Explain Exhaustively the Cure and Prevention of Consumption by "Antidotum Tuberculose" — Let Every, Reader of the Freeman Write the Company at Once. O. K. BUCKHOUT Chairman Kalamazoo Tuberculosis Remedy Co. (Ltd.) Member of British Tuberculosis Congress; Member International Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. Consultives need not worry about their future more, as the long-looked-for cure for consumption has at last been found and a is now just as sure as in the simplest issue. To satisfy yourself of this you have only to write the Kalamazoo Tuberculosis Remedy Co., 446 Main St. Kalamazoo, Mich., of which the chairman is Mr. O K. Buckhout, a noted member of the British Tuberculosis Congress and also of the International Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis composed of the world famous men who have made consumption—its cure and prevention—a life study. This cure is something entirely new and is called "Antidotum Tuberculose," or the Copper Cure, and is the only discovery we know of that absolutely kills all tuberculosis germs which cause consumption, as unless this is done, the disease cannot be the name of the remedy tells, its chief ingredient is copper, which metal has at last been found to be the deadly enemy of the consumption germ. "An Antidotum Tuberculose" is the original copper cure. You can tell if you have consumption by the coughing and hawking, by continually spitting especially in the morning, when you throw up, or when you sleep long night sweats, flat chest, fever, weak voice, peculiar flushed complexion, pain in chest, wasting away of the flesh, etc. Find out how the Copper Gure kills the germs then puts flesh on the body and muscles on the bones until the consumption is all gone and you are again a strong, healthy robust man or woman. If you doubt this, for the very same discovery be offered A. H. Dingley, a son of Congressman Dingley of Dingley Tariff Bill fame, who went west and south for relief and didn't get it and put flesh on the body and muscles on the bones and was benefited by Antidotum Tuberculosis after all else had failed. It cured John Devries of Kalamazoo of galloping consumption; Adrian de Diel, 1838. S.W. street, of quick convenience, and was benefited by antidotum Tuberculosis many cases which wasted away to skeletons. Don't give up hope, and don't spend your money in travel. Attend to it right away, for consumpion spends to other members of the family. You own commotion or for predisposed to it write tonight to the Kalamazoo Tuberculosis Remedy Co., 446 Main street, Kalamazo. Mich, and they will send you your instructor and school book of cold calling you with the Copper Gure will cure time. Your own home is a very short time. pastor. Miss Horton is a strangely gifted young woman who is not, perhaps, being valued at her worth. She is an eloquent speaker with the voice of an infant, and so indicative of innocency that it carries conviction to hearers. She is blessed with a good vocabulary, and is never at a loss for something to say. She preaches Christ altogether and without such aids, as sensational sermons, can hold any audience. She is no "hallellejahist," but a straight forward speaker with a message that she knows how to deliver. Baptist University Notes. University chorus Nov 19th. Attorney J. H. Lott and Editor George L. Knox will be with us at this grand entertainment Mesdames Ball Crabtree and Miss Bogan and Mr. Berkeley were recent visitors and spoke words of cheer. A foot ball team will be organized in the near future by Mr. E. Williams Plano tuning short-hand and manicuring are taught. also dress-making and general sewing. Miss McWilliams, a graduate of Wilberforce, will have charge of the dress-making department. Prof T. Q Brown of the music department will conduct choruses on the 19th. BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling. 402 W. North street Phone 1884 main, old. tf The Y. M. C. A presents the finest mus cale ever given in this city, Dec. 4. in Bethel church. Come hear Millard's Mass. We are prepared to furnish you large or small quantities of coal, coke and wood at the lowest prices. Call on us. The Eclipse Coal Co., 430 Indiaa avenue. Phone 989 £20 6tw Attend the greatest musicale ever given in this city. Millard's mass in Bethel church, Dec. 4. Buy tickets early. If you have never heard it now is your opportunity. Millard's Popular Mass in "G" will be sung in Bethel church, Thursday evening, Dec. 4. Forty of the city's best talent, accompanied by an orchestra of fourteen pieces, will render it. Admission 15 and 20 cents. Benefit of Y. M. C. A. Money Advanced on Old Phone Diamonds, 932 Brown Watches, Jewelry or any Article of Value. ERTEL'S LOAN OFFICE, 209 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Private Entrance 108 East Ohio Street. FREE or GASH Medical Treatment. Book 5c stamps. Box $23, Denver, Colorado. AGENTS Male and Female to control the sale of our Wonder ul "FROZEN PERFUMES" in their locality. Send 15 cents for sample and instructions, terms, etc. ONCE SAID PARAMOUNT NOVELTY COMPANY, Indianapolis, Ind. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhea and discharges from the urinary or organs, arrested by Mildy Midy Carriers without invoices. Price $1 of ALL. Druggists, or P. O. Box 2081, New York. 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. Meat Market 407 W Michigan St. First-class dealer in Fresh Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton, Lard, Sausage, Etc. The Old Reliable Meat Stand having in stock at all times the best that the market affords. Courte us attention given to all. Your trade is solicited, William Kuhn 407 West Michigan Street. W J MERRILL PHARMACIST Phone 1164. Vermont & Indiana Aye. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEM LAUNDRY Collars Cuffs 2c 235-237 INDIANA AVENUE Both Phones 1671. J E BENJAMIN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Practice in all court. Rents Collected Loan on Real Estate. New Phon. book 12% Wilson Block. Room 2. New and used Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Etc. General Supply House. You can buy FIVE DOLLARS worth for ONE DOLLAR at our store. Why pay big prices for new goods when you can save money by getting your goods of us? PETER & BURGDE CO., 1234567890 THE MARKET **Cotton.** New Orleans, Nov. 8 - Cotton easy. Sales, 6,000 bales. Ordinary, 6,9-16; good ordinary, 7,1-6; low middling, 7%c; middling, 7,13-16; good middling, 8%c; middling fair, 8%c. Receipts, 17,721 bales; stock, 257,330 bales. New York, Nov. 8 - Cotton-Spot closed quiet, 1, middling upland, 8,45c; middling gulf, 8,70c. Receipts, 2,011 bales. New Orleans, Nov. 10 - Cotton easy. Sales, 6,225 bales. Ordinary, 6,7-16; good ordinary, 6,15-16; low middling, 7%c; middling, 7,11-16; good middling, 8c; middling fair, 8%c. Receipts, 18,206 bales; stock, 265,533 bales. New York, Nov. 10 - Cotton-Spot closed quiet; middling upland, 8,40c; middling gulf, 8,65c. Sales, 1,145 bales. New Orleans, Nov. 11 - Cotton-Spot irregular. Sales, 7,600 bales. Ordinary, 6,7-16; good ordinary, 6,15-16; low middling, 7%c; middling, 7,11-16; good middling, 8%c. Receipts, 2,902 bales; stock, 290,011 bales. New York, Nov. 11 - Cotton-Spot closed quiet; middling upland, 8,30c; middling gulf, 8,55c. Sales, 574 bales. Charles Parker, tailor, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son, now with Charles Butterworth, 36 E. Fohr street. Troussens $5 up; suits $18 up. He is now showing an excellent line of imported goods for fall and winter wear. Correct styles; moderate prices; fit guaranteed. Old phone 4121 red. Gone to His Reward. Janesville, Wis., Special—Fred. W. Taylor died at his home in this city on the 2nd inst., and was buried on the 6th at Oak Hill cemetery. He was a member of the Masonic order. There was quite a number of out-of town people attended the funeral. Winter Tourist Rates to Cuba, Florida, and Gulf Coast Points, And all inland Southern Winter Resorts, also Texas and California. We are for Route, commending October 15, 1962, and continuing until April 30, 1963, tickets will be on sale from May 15, 1963, and all return passage until May 31, 1963. Take advantage of the low rates and long return limit. For full information and particulars as to rates, visit www.winterresorts.com. Agents at Four Route, address Warren J. K. Four Route, passenger and Ticket Agent, or W. P. Deppe, G. P. & T. A. Cincinnati, Ohio. Subscribe for The Freeman. --- ONWARD AND UPWARD··· ONWARD AND UPWARD··· IS A GOOD MOTTO TO FOLLOW We are here to show you the best bargains for the least money in the city A full line of Ladies' Garments—Suits, Furs, Skirts and Jackets, in the latest fashions. You will miss a chance to ATLASCLOAK & SUIT CO. 211 Indiana Avenue, 4 doors from Illinois Flanner & Buchanan. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES BUY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY. D. H. BALDWIN & CO. N. Penn. St. 145149 THE SUN HEATER See practical demonstration now going on in front part of first door. NO SMOKE. NO HAZAR. NO BURST. It will heat any ordinary room. Easily attached to gas jet or oil lamp, Price $1.25. Will Money Help You? If so, Call On Us. We loan money on Household Goods, Pianos, Teams, Fixtures, Warehouse Receipts, etc., without removal. We loan any amount from $5.00 up. Our rates are low. Our time is long. Our payments are small. Our business is confidential. Here are some of the terms of our new weekly payment plan, allowing you fifty weeks to pay off your loan: 600s is the weekly payment on a $25 loan. $120 is the weekly payment on a $50 loan. $240 is the weekly payment on a $100 loan. Other amounts in same proportion. We also have a monthly and quarterly payment plan. You can pay back that way if you wish. INDIANA MORTGAGE LOAN CO. (Established 1887) ROOM 4, LOMBARD BUILDING, 24½ E. Washington Street. Both 'Phones 3286. 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 S. Cramer Dry Plate Co. 1922 Shenandoah Avenue, S. LOUIS, MO. Offices in—New York, Chicago, San Francisco. Real Nottingham Lace Curtains, ten and a half feet long, needled edges; worth $2.00 a pair (see window display) For 9 S c Pair Five dollar Curtains for $3.50, Cable Net and Battenburg Curtains at half price. All Rugs are included in this special half price sale. ROBERTSON RUG COMPANY 137 E Washington Street. Five dollar Curtains for $3 50. Cable Net and Battenburg Curtains at half price All Rugs are included in this special half price sale. ROBERTSON RUG COMPANY 137 E. Washington Street. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES, TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK Taggarts Bakery FRANK H.PRUNK 234 W. Vermont Street. 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue. 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street. Tomlinson Hall Market HAVALUNCH In a Box for 10 cents. Hardware, Pumps, Pipes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE. Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA EYE STRAIN IS MERVE STRAIN. Nerve strain cause aches and pains. Our glasses remove the cause of these troubles. We guarantee this. Eyes tested free; no one urged to buy. Prices reasonable J. H. Boyer, Oph. D., 21 W. Ohio St. ```markdown ``` EYE STRAIN 15 NERVE STRAIN 15 aches and pains our glasses remove the cause of these troubles we guarantee Boyer, Oph, D. 2, W. Ohio St In a Box for 10 cents. O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 012 Green—Phones—New 3058 GENUINE DIAMOND. In appearance the Egyptian the only stone zies the experts. Perfect in cut and inster. Ladies or gems gold-gilled ring wristwatch stud $1.00; solid gold ear drops or ear studs $3.00 per pair. SCHOLLE & Young Mary, Jewelers, box 511, Columbus. MARA ever produced that puzzles the experts. Perfect in cut and inster. Ladies or seats gold-filled ring warranted 10 years old. stud $1.00; solid gold ear drops or ear studs $3.00 per pair. Scholle & Young Mtg. Jewelers, box 511, Columbus, O. New Phone 2966 Res.: 507 Hiawatha St. Nathan T. Ward Appearance Bonds and Collections with E. Octavus Mack and J. E. Benjamin, Lawyers, Room 2 Wilson Block, 12% N Delaware Street. With J. H. Lott, Lawyer, Room 43 Baldwin Block. Morgan & Shelton (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 8 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4854 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974-Old Phone 1-6490 WE TRUST YOU FOR 10 DAYS $1.50 BUY ST. HARTMAN'S GAMES SPKE FURNITURE YOU BUY RIGHT YOU BUY COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER 315-319 E. Washington Street Member Mornhant's Aga BUY CRAFTSMAN'S FURNITURE YOU BUY RIGHT 315-319 E. Wash- ington Street Member Merchants' Assoc. SEND ONLY ALOCK OF YOUR HAIR and we mail you postpaid a 22 inch fine HUMAN HAIR CUSTOM, unbaggage family, whatever kind of post go for return if unsatisfactory. If so represented and most extraordinary value, and you wish to be kept in $1.50 within ten days, or you can have it free by selling it switches at $1.50 each. Send 4c. stamp for one on phone. MRS. AVERY'S HAIR EMPIRE; 1 Quail St. CHICAGO 60600-