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The Mid-Winter Annual Reduction of THE FREEMAN, 1 Year for $1.00. Subscribe Now THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 1. COLE AND JOHNSON, TWO REMARKABLE YOUNG MEN OF VESITILE ABILITY. A CREDIT TO THE NEGRO RACE! President Roosevelt's Words Exemplified - 'Tis Only by Painful Effort Grim Energy and Resolute Courage that we Move to Brighter Things. When we look at the record of Negro achievements and sum up the material progress of the race, for the last decade or so, we marvel at the results with an almost unbelievable pride. And none too knowingly some one has said that the race's progress educationally, religiously, financially and materially is without a doubt unprecedented in history. Now where there is so much progress by a race in a material way it is naturally expected that they will show some signs of advancement along the narrow and sacred path of art. It seems to have been the plan of evolution since the beginning of time that when a race had reached a certain stage of development there came from their number men and women, as if chosen by some divine hand, to bring to light all the hidden beauties embodied in that race's characteristics. Men and women whose lives are devoted to the portrayal and development of all that is beautiful in that race. So great has been the never-dying influences of these men and women upon the lives and developments of its individuals that nations would join in one accord with the races and sing their everlasting praise. What race or manner of men would not be proud to claim a Wagner, a Paderowski, Patti, De Reske, Coolridge, Taylor, Tanner, Joe Jefferson and a host of other illustrious names that I might mention? Any race is proud of men and women who have devoted their lives to the development of their God-given talents for the benefit of mankind. And by its exhibition and manipulation they relieve the strain and stress of material things. They fire ambitions, they awaken imaginations, and make the world all the sweeter to live in. Not only do races feel proud that God has chosen and given talents to members of their race that their work might illumine the dark avenues of life, but a race knows that every one of these successful men stand for mountains of work. "Never ceasing application, hard study and energy," and such qualities demand respect from other races. Thereby the pride manifested by races for their men and women of God-given talents. It means volumes. Chide a German about music, and he will unhesitatingly tell you of his Wagner; an Italian, and he will remind you that he belongs to a race that produced a Patti; and so with other races when called to account as to their men and women of talent. No race can amount to anything without capital or talent. Capital is of no use if misapplied, and talent useless unless properly developed. With these facts in mind one can readily account for the enormous popularity of and with what deep seated respect the better thinking Negroes of America regard Bob Cole and Rosamond Johnson, two well deserving young men who long since have discovered that "It is only by painful effort, grim energy and resolute courage that we move on to brighter things." And judging by the success of these two remarkable young men, they have certainly put this motto into practice. From obscure youngsters, with some God-given talents, they have risen by hard work and close application, many sacrifices and common sense to the position of being justly called "America's premier entertainers." They enjoy the honor of having appeared before more distinguished personages than any two like entertainers. The musical critic on the Boston Herald had this to say of them during their phenomenal engagement at Keith's million-dollar theater, at which they appeared during the entire month of December: "To simply play the piano and sing, but to do both in such a manner as has not been heard in a theater in this city since Manager Keith originated a style of performance that is continuous, is something of an honour but the full credit for doing so is due to Bob Cole and Rosamond Johnson, the colored en- tertainers who head the bill at this popular playhouse for the second week of their four weeks' engagement. Notwithstanding the acts that preceeded them on yesterday's bill were all of the first-class brand, there was no real enthusiasm manifested by the Monday afternoon assemblage until this brilliant duo came on the scene. Then there was hand-clapping that would have encouraged anyone, and Messrs. Cole and Johnson presented a program of pianoforte selections, classical and Negro ballads, that were more brilliant and enjoyable than their first week's repertoire." Coming from such a strong newspaper as the Boston Herald certainly gives it a weight worth considering whether this article was the cause of B. F. Keith engaging them for the longest period ever known for an act in vaudeville is not known, but such is the case. And when you study the individual and collective make-up of these two wonderful young men you will not marvel at their great success. Both born of "the best blood of the South," Bob Cole born and brought up in Georgia, a student of the Atlanta University, acquired his musical education, as he says, outside of the con- THE LADY'S GENTLEMAN servatory. He has written more popular songs and plays than you can shake a stick at, and made a worldwide reputation as one of the greatest character actors in America by playing the part of the tramp in "A Trip to Coontown" a famous musical comedy, of which he was co-author with Billy Johnson, his former partner, and despite the financial reverses that caused the dissolution of their partnership three years ago, and a siege of ill health which followed closely causing a temporary retirement, he again springs to the front with the present firm of Cole and Johnson, making one of America's greatest theatrical attractions, a hard student of creative mind and powerful imaginative and "loaded to the hilt with ambition." Rosamond Johnson, born in Florida, attended Staunton school in that city until he moved to Boston to perfect himself in music. The fact that his father being one of the wealthiest men in the south did not check his desire to hustle for himself. Once in musical Boston he sought a position to procure means to pay his tuition for a course at the New England Conservatory. He found a position, the pay of which hardly covered his expenses, he set about to the herculean task of learn- ing to play the piano correctly. He managed to buy a piano, and now he laughingly tells how the landladies of boaring houses would object to his continuous pounding on the instrument, and how they would not always politely dispossess him. Thus he went the rounds of the Boston boarding houses until he struck one whose landlady was hard of hearing before he found a permanent Boston residence. After years of hard study in a Boston conservatory, with lectures and lessons from the best American and foreign instructors, he went south to take the chair of music in a Southern college, and at the time of the Jacksonville fire and the largest musical conversatory in the South. Besides being a hard student and fine pianist, he possesses a well cultivated baritone voice, remarkable for its sweetness and brilliance. His musical compositions have been the comment of some of the best musicians of America for their originality and scholarship. He works harder to-day to prefect himself in his chosen calling than he did when he started. A glance at the daily routine of work accomplished by these young men would dishearten the hardest "day" laborer, and put some of the "would-be" hard workers to shame. 94878 14-1-05 MILITARY Besides appearing twice daily in their refined entertainment to thousands of people, they are head over heels at work in their rooms writing new music, plays, songs, sketches, correcting manuscripts and doing a score of more important things, one of which would entirely exhaust an ordinary mind. It is hardly possible to conceive the work that these young men turn out from their seemingly inexhaustable work-shop. Just to think, at the biggest gathering of college folks in America, notably the Harvard and Yale football game, the products of these two young Negroes' brains were one of the sensations of the day. While the Harvard boys were singing for life and death, "Oh, Didn't He Ramble," the Yale boys were bursting their throats with "Under the Bamboo Tree," both songs written by Cole and Johnson, and that these two greatest schools of learning in America sang songs composed by these two young men of the race is enough to make the whole Negro race proud of them. Despite the fact that every white newspaper along the line where they have played this season has devoted (CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE) --- CHRISTMAS DOINGS! ENTERTAINMENTS AND DINNERS OF THE GREAT HOLIDAY. TWO MARCH TO HYMAN'S ALTAR! And There Take the Solemn Vow to Journey Together until Life's Dream is O'er-Severe Accident from Cannon Cracker-The Social Whirl. Cairo, Ill., Special—Owing to the heavy rain and sleet last Sunday, there were small crowds at the churches. It was very slippery Sunday afternoon and many persons fell; among them was Mrs. M. Smith, of 506 Washington avenue, who fell and came near dislocating her hip. Mrs. Inez Lee and Miss Dora Perkins are visiting in Trenton, Tenn. J. P. Harrison left the city last Sunday for Chicago, where he will spend the winter. John Hudson, of Chicago, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Carrie M. Fields, in Walnut street. Mrs. Anna Merriwweather, of St. Louis, is the guest of her mother, in commercial avenue. Mrs. Emma Freeman entertained at dinner on Christmas day Mrs. Anna Merrweather, Misses Cora Marshall, Della Alexander, Lennon Johnson, Hattie Freeman, Messrs. Alexander Saxton, Silvestra Louis, W. C. Griffin and Edward Overby. Mrs. Nellie Powier, of Texas Bend, Mo., while playing with a cannon cracker on Christmas Eve, had her hand almost torn off. There were only two fingers and thumb left. Mrs. Mary Smith is ill at her home in Railroad avenue. The brother of Charles Kowin is visiting him from Fulton, Ky. Mrs. Carrie Fields and two cousins, of Missouri, were in Mound City on the 23d ult., to be present at the marriage of her brother, Thomas Hudson, to Miss A. Duncan. The affair was one of the grandest home weddings that has been witnessed in this section in many years. All relatives of both parties were present. The repast served included all the dainties and luxuries that the season affords. Rev. Rixes, of Cairo, officiated. After the ceremony the bride, groom and assembled guests repaired to Cairo to the home of Mrs. Anderson Fields, where the infair was held. It was a most enjoyable affair. Last call to our delinquent patrons! The new year has dawned and we have made resolutions not to carry any "dead head," but to publish their names as a warning to others. Miss Ollie Parker is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Moseley, in Mound City. Frank Slaughter visited his father in M. Vernon, ill., during the holidays. Mrs. Mella Ward, of Desoto, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. W. O. Lancaster, in this city. Miss Anna Jones who has been in St. Louis for the past year attending business college, is here spending her vacation. The installation exercises of the Masonic lodge on the 27th ult., marked an epoch in secret society circles in this city. After the installation a musical program was rendered, after which a grand supper was served. Those who were favored with an invitation had a most enjoyable time. The concert to be given by the Buffaloes in the near future, promises to be a grand event. The best local talent will take part. Don't forget the entertainment to be given by the porters and waiters in a few weeks. FUTRELL CITY NOTES. Mrs. Harkins and little daughter were handsomely remembered by Santa Claus on Christmas. Mrs. Hunt served an elegant dinner on the 25th ult. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson entertained at dinner Christmas day, in honor of their daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Williams also had a great spread on Christmas day. Give us your subscription. Pertinent, Pithy Pickings. Niazara Falls, N. Y., Special.—After an illness of two weeks, Mrs. Anna Mason is able to be out. Messrs. Stanley and Marshall entertained on the 1st at Cliff hotel. Mr. Aiken and Mrs. C. Mackaway, of Buffalo, spent Friday in the city with friends-Miss Lulu Sutton has been visiting friends in Toronto for several weeks. Should be in Every Home. EDITOR FREEMAN:—Have just received The Freeman, and 'tis surely a holiday number and worthy of room in every home in America. We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. SCOTT REMEDY COMPANY. Louisville, Ky. Three Men and a Woman . . . AN UP-TO-DATE CHRISTMAS STORY; BUILT UPON THE BOOK OF FACT. By Augustus M. Hodges (B. Square)--Author of "Fred Jackson Vow," "Meid and Mistress." "Twose Not to Be," "A Step Mother's Story," "What Happened to Scott." Ect. CHAPTER VII. THE PLOT'S CONSUMATION. "What story is not full of woman's falsehood? The sex is all a sea of wide destruction; We are ventrous rarks, that leave our home For some sure dangers which their smiles conceal." —[LEE. Ella Watson went as far as Chicago with the old man; during the distance from New York to Chicago she black mailed him into giving her two thousand dollars in small greenbacks. When she got to Chicago she "jumped" the train and returned to New York to her colored lover, Jerry Stratton. The old man was miles west of Chicago before he missed her, as she left him to go to the ladies dressing room to comb her hair (so she said.) He did not then realize that he had been "done." The colored Pullman car porter told him that he saw a lady running after the train after it pulled out of Chicago, and the old man concluded she had left the car and did not return before it started on its California journey. He expected her to follow on the next through train, but she did not. After he had been in Oakland, Cal, two weeks the truth dawned upon him. When Ella Watson returned to New York she gave the money to her colored lover, who was diplomatic enough to immediately give it back to her, with the remark: "No, Ella, you keep it; you are the 'banker' of this firm, I am only the 'broker.' You hold the money; I'll do the rest, ha! ha!" For five years Ella Watson and Jerry Stratton lived together in what they called "bliss." Woman is inconstant; man is changeable. The man of the world who is living an immoral life soon tires of his female toy and gets another one; the woman of the world—woman like—is never true to the man she is supposed to love. She has other toys with which she plays, but—she is careful not to let a "good thing" slip through her fingers. Ella Watson was "only a woman," with all the passions of womanhood of her class, and she rightly guessed that Stratton would soon tire of her, and unless she had some legal hold on him, he would leave her, she therefore resolved to marry him. New York state—God's country—a man or woman can marry the person they want, regardless of "race, color or previous condition." Ella Watson strattoned to marry Jerry Stratton; in order to do so she was first obliged to get a divorce from her white husband. In order to do this she took a female companion in confidence—got her to lure Watson to New York City from Bridgeport, Conn., to the "Admiral Hotel," where the woman and Watson registered as "Mr. Amos B. Clark and wife." Soon after they had retired, Ella Watson and three witnesses (two of whom were detectives and the third one Jerry Stratton, her lover) broke in Watson's room and got the needful evidence for a divorce—which she got and married her colored over. She was now Stratton's full-fledged wife, with all of a New York state wife's rights. Jerry Stratton borrowed five hundred dollars from his wife the day after they were married, and "played the races," winning nine hundred dollars more, all of which he gave her, with the exception of one hundred dollars. With this he played poker and won three hundred dollars more. He then concluded to give up his position at the "Admiral Hotel" and live the life of a sport, but he was afraid his wife (who had all the coin) would treat him as a dependent of charity. The problem of his mind was: "To leave work or not to leave." It was solved for him by the hotel burning down, or more properly speaking, burning out, one morning when there was another fire in the same district and the engines were late in getting there. They moved in a "fat" house occupied by white people in One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street, West When they first moved in the flat (which was a ground, or first floor one) and the neighbors saw Stratton's dark complexion, they raised an uproar at the idea of living under the same roof with a "nigger," but when Mrs. Stratton told them that she was Spanish and her husband a native of Cuba, who was seldom at home on account of his LAST CHANCE TO GET AT 25c A SHARE ORO F1NO DEVELOPNG COMPANY'S OF LOS ANGELFS, CAL. If not as represented we return your cash with interest within 6 months from date. A safe investment, not a speculation. The firm provides a friendly friend in one company. 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They rented the flat, which they furnished in great style, simply to have a home, or more properly speaking, an asylum, where they could sleep one or two nights in the week when not elsewhere having "a good time" (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) Emancipation Celebration. Albany, Ga., Special—January 1st was a great day in Albany, it being Emancipation day. Dr. J. J. Durham, of Savannah, delivered the principal address, which was a gem Dr. Durham is a gentleman and a scholar. Few towns in the South has more wealth among members of the race than we can boast of. We have some of the best farmers, merchants, blacksmith, carpenters, doctors and druggists in the state. Our young men and women are of the best type Our schools are among the best in the country, with Profs Murray and Holmes at their head. Rev. H. P. Butler, our Presbyterian minister, was married on the 17th ult., to Miss James, of Alken, S C We extend our congratulations and wish them success. John D. Todd is wearing a new smile, caused by the arrival of a baby boy at his home. The Brown Bros.' orchestra filled an engagement of one week at Cuthbert recently. The C. M. E. conference of Southern Georgia was held recently at Valdosta. Rev. O A. Waddell, former pastor here, was sent to Marshalville He was succeeded by Rev. M. H. Rutherford. Rev Lee O'Neal, P. E., has held his last quarterly conference for 1902 NORMAL INDUSTRAL INSTITUTE. A Few Remarks of Vital Importance to the Progressive Nervo. As no man can expect other people to respect him if he does not respect himself, so no people can expect other people to respect them unless they respect themselves. The constant effort of a class of Negroes of this country to discount themselves does more to injure the race than everything else that can be put down in the world against it. I have no fear of external forces harming us if the Negro will be true to himself. I fear that this subject is lost sight of by those who wish the Negro to succeed. By being true to his own natural characteristics, does not mean that he should be an enemy to any other people. Indeed, the more a man respects himself, the more able he is to appreciate others. I must confess that it is a very hard matter for a people in inferior condition, living in the midst of a people in superior condition, not to desire to be like those who seem to be superior. But it must be borne in mind that the very fact that those in inferior condition who seek to get away from themselves instead of away from their condition is an acknowledgment of the superiority of the man in superior condition. This acknowledgment on the part of the Negroes of this country does not only act as a stimulant to the rising generations of white girls and boys, but it depresses the ambition of the Negro boys and girls. This is seen in the off heard mention to a white boy, who is inclined to be a little stubborn and recalcetrant, "don't be a nigger." This often has the desired effect, and the boy is stimulated to act in the direction desired. Now this subject may be treated lightly by the leaders of the race, but that does not do away with the fact that it is fundamental and must underline industry, intelligence and religion itself. I repeat that the battle is won whenever we can get the youth of the race to put upon itself the proper appreciation. It is just as dangerous to underestimate oneself as it is to overestimate. All industrial education in the world, all the book learning of the world, theology of the world, will be poured into a people in vain as long as that people fail to put the proper estimation upon themselves. It does not involve the question of equality of races. But it does mean that every race of the globe will so honor itself that it will beauty its own physical features and characteristics, and so adorn and exalt its own social ambition without seeking admission into the social circles of other races. Indeed, the very life of a people depends upon making its own social circles by reason of culture, industry and moral stamina so attractive and inviting that other people will seek admission into them. Now, I repeat that these ideas instilled into our youth are just as necessary for our racial life and growth as air and water. The leader who fails to recognize these cardinal principles fails to see those things which are the very foundation of race building. There may come a time far beyond the millennium dawn when there will be no racial differentiation, and all social distinctions will be obliterated, but in the living present demarcations and differentions must be recognized. Indeed, each race in its own sphere, in its own place, adorning itself, shining with all of its might like the stars in the firm nent above, giving light to all the other worlds, remaining in their own places will do more to hasten the millennium and thereby fit itself to enter into the general comingling of races, which seems to be the irradescent dream of those who now seek to get away from themselves. For years in my writings and public addresses, I have tried to reason and ridicule our people out of the desire to discount themselves as seen in the coon song and the advertisements in nearly all of our Negro papers of such as "Hair straightener and black skin remover." There are many amusing, beautiful and charming songs that may be seen among that class of music known as coon songs, and still there are some that are heard on almost every piano and organ in Negro homes that are a disgrace to any people. It is the imperative duty of every man and woman who pretends the leadership to cry out against these things. How can any other race respect us when we say in our songs and our lives that our skins are distasteful to us, that we do not like our hair, and that we hate our race. As I have stated above, these things have a great tendency to make the very people whom we strive so hard to imitate and get among hate and despise us. Our children in the filthy back alleys, or playing upon the carpets of our parlors, surely can not be inspired by "Coon, Coon, Coon," "I Wish My Color Would Change," or "All Coons Look Allike to Me," "I Don't Like That Face You Wear," "Black Broad Nos and Kinky Hair," or "My Blood is Going to Change from Red to Blue," or a Hundred other as disgusting and unwise songs. Now, these songs in themselves mean nothing, but when taken in connection with current advertisements, reflecting upon the race and its physical features, mean a great deal. I never thought it a disgrace to be called black or for my hair to be kinky. I see no disgrace or no exaltation in any kind of physical features. "A man is a man for all that." PEORIA GLEANINGS New Year Brings New Resolutions and Much Noise-Grim Reaper Makes a Harvest. Peoria, Ill, Special.—Peorlans enjoyed the happiness of Yule Tide in every possible way. Santa Claus was much in evidence. Many valuable presents were received and donated; and, of course, egg-nogs were the order of the day. Mr. and Mrs Harper, 107 Swinnerton street, entertained at Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, Mr. and Mrs. Harper and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Cockart and children (Master Thomas and little Miss Fa). Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Wright and their daughter, Miss Etta, of Grand Rapids, Mich, spent the holidays visiting Mr. and Mrs E H. Hagen. Mrs Hagen is a sister of Mrs. Wright. Messrs. Frank Butter and Furman Wormley of Chicago and Washington, D.C., were in the city as guests of Mr. Hagen and J. H. Conway. The above visitors were highly entertained while in the city by Mrs. Somers, Mr. and Mrs. Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Conway. On their departure the guests expressed their gratitude and went away siging "I have a longing in my heart for you, Sweet Peoria." Last Thursday was business meeting day at the Women's club. The next meeting will be the third Thursday in January, and there will be an interesting literary program rendered. Miss Sarah Williams, a teacher in the public schools at Cairo, spent the holidays visiting Mrs. Jackson at 609 McReynold street. Mrs. Bird of Chicago, formerly of Peoria, was a guest of Mrs. Pierce on Swinnerton street, Christmas week. Mr. Arthur Willoughby spent Sunday in Peoria, after which he departed for Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Watson entertained friends at dinner Christmas day. Mr. J. C. Haynes spent the holidays at Macomb visiting his family. The son of Mr. Curtis, 1030 Monson street, arrived in the city from Kansas City, Mo., last week very sick. Elmer Johnson's funeral was largely attended, and many floral offerings were in evidence. The Odd Fellows' lodge, of which deceased was a member, sent an offering representing the emblem of the order, in the form of three links. Mrs. Bulton and sister sent a large pillow of roses. The Zion Baptist Literary society sent a large anchor which was very artistically gotten up. Many other floral contributions were sent. Rev. J. S. Wood came from Chicago to officiate at the funeral's Messrs. E. Wade and — Davis died recently. B. Fields is still very sick. Nuggets New and Novel. Selma, Ala., Special.—Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gilliam spent the holidays in Birmingham, the guests of relatives. Rev. Carter, of the Zion A. M. E. church, was baptized on the 21st ult. by Rev. W. T. Coleman, in the First Baptist church, and is now a strong supporter of the Baptist cause. Dr. Carter is one of the ablest speakers in Alabama and numbers his friends by the score. Edward Reid, an old Selma boy, but now living in Chicago, spent the holidays here with his parents, in Maple street. Miss, Fleta Jones, who is teaching in Richmond, Ala., spent the holidays here. Interesting Happenings. McKeesport, Pa., Special.—Mr. and Mrs. Laney and Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were in Pittsburgh last Wednesday attending the funeral of Mr. C. A. Knox Mr. Lech is on the sick list. The imperial juniors quartet sang at the district union held at Clark's Chapel Baptist church, at Homestead, last Sunday. Misses Minnie and Mary Ross left for their homes in Virginia last Monday Mr. and Mrs. Blair were visitors to Suffered Terribly—Doctors Failed. Dr. Miles' Nervine Cured Him. Weak, nervous, fretful, puny children require a treatment such as only Dr. Miles' Nervine affords. When neglected these symptoms, lead to epileptic fits or spasms. Every mother should strengthen her own and babies' nerves with Dr. Miles' Nervine, a true specific in all nervous disorders. Read the following: "When my little boy was 18 months old he had cramp in his feet and hands. They would be drawn out of shape for two or three days. At first inlimm seemed to help but in about two weeks nothing did any good to him. He was a good doctor but his medicine did no good so changed to another who called it spinal disease. By this time the child's body was drawn out of shape; his backbone was curved to one side and his hands and feet out of shape. His sufferings were terrible, and he was having two fights. Restorative Nervine for two fights, trouble for another for fits, so I thought I would see if it would help him. All three doctors had given him up. One-half bottle stopped the fits and his limbs straightened, and another bottle cured m. He is now a strong, healthy boy going to school. 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Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain sts for answers. M.S. M. B. MARTH. 246 W. 31st St. New York City. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER F. T. Pell, of the Hotel Arlington, Syracuse, N. Y., has newly refitted the hotel throughout, and it presents a handsome appearance. Frank Brown, proprietor of the Waldorf Hotel, Syracuse, N. Y., gave a dance and free lunch entertainment on the 10th ult. The hotel was crowded to suffocation, owing to the popularity of Mr. Brown among the boys. Capt. Clarence Davie, headwaiter, and his crew of twenty-five first class waiters at the Albion Hotel, Augusta, Ga., extend a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all the boys, wishing them many years of good health and prosperity. Social and General News Cuthbert, Ga., Special.—Friendship Baptist church was the scene of quite a brilliant affair on the 18th ult., the occasion being the annual December concert of St. Stephen's Institute, of which Prof. J. G Green is president. The attendance was unusually large. Each number was well rendered. Mr. Green, the principal, is perhaps one of the most remarkable young men the race has ever produced in this state. He is doing a wonderful work among his people and has made for himself an enviable reputation. The evening's exercises opened with prayer, after which the principal made a few remarks in the interest of The Freeman His remarks marks were loudly applauded. Then came Miss Green, who rendered a beautiful solo. The program consisted of numerous songs, recitations and solos, all of which were well rendered. "Hello Central," by request, was sung by little Miss Jimmie Lee Hall, to the delight of the audience. An old time 'plantation marriage' concluded the evening's entertainment, amid applause. Miss Florence Fields, an accomplished young lady of Savannah, Ga., presided at the organ. She is also an assistant at the Institute. Items from California. Palo Alto, Cal., Special,—Lewis Terrell is improving in health. He spent Sunday in San Jose. Mrs. R. English and Miss Ollie Jackson have rsturned home after spending a month in the southern part of the State with friends. Prof. Booker T. Washington will address the students at Standford University on Jan. 8. A. Harris, one of Palo Alto's first class business men, is doing a fine business. Wm. Picket has accepted a job on the streets. R. English, the house cleaning contractor, is doing a rushing business this season. S. Harris, one of the leading expressmen, is doing a fine business. OUR JOURNALISTS AND LITERARY FOLKS By Charles Alexander. Charles Killbuck. By Francis C. Huebner, Illustrated by W. F. Glimore. *ine Herbert* Publishing Company, Washington, D. C. 320 pages. $1.50. A thrilling Indian story in which Captain Pipe, who had a voracious and inordinate fondness for tobacco, proves a very treacherous redskin, and Captain White Eyes a brave hero. Some new chapters of great value are added to American history, the result of considerable research on the part of the author. The book will prove of special interest to the people of Ohio, as it throws considerable light upon the stirring events of 1770-1781 in the Muskingum Valley. Both the author, Mr. Huebner, and the artist, Mr. Gilmore, are Ohio men. The first is at present Superintendent of Drawing in the Canton public schools, while the latter is employed in a legal capacity by the United States government. The chief object of the story is to correct some of the errors of conventional historical works concerning the part played by the Delawares in the Revolutionary war. In doing this the author has given us a rare and beautiful story of Indian life and traditions. A Man for A' That. By George Van Derveer Morris. Jenning & Pye, Cincinnati, Ohio. 403 pages, $1.50. A splendid story for young men. It points out the real benefits of co-education, as well as the helpful influence of college life. The opening scene is laid at Darnford College. All of the characters are well drawn and the incidents are full of life. Scott, the principal character, secures our interest from the start, and finally gains our admiration on account of the noble work accomplished after his graduation from college. *** The Success of Mark Wyngate. By Una L. Silberrad. Doubleday, Page & Co. New York. 320 pages, $1.50. We have in this story men and women who move and talk as in actual life. The chemist, with his science-lore, gives the novel that mysterious charm that hovers about things not easily explained. The humor is wholesome and refreshing. A young man and a young woman formed a partnership; they discovered a new dye that was certain to bring wealth; they were in love all the while, but neither made the confession until the sad conclusion, which is a little disappointing to the reader. The author's style is vigorous and direct. Her portraiture is clear and ```markdown ``` CHARLES ALEXANDER: comprehensive and will appeal to any reader who admires good literary work. *** Dorothy South. By George Cary Egleston. Lothrop Publishing Company, Boston, Mass. 455 pages, $1.50. Dorothy South is a bewitching creation. Of all the sweet and charming heroines in recent fiction, none will compare with this one. None will prove more pleasing to the average reader. The story stirs the pulses, sharpen the sentiment; forces conviction as to the events of the period with which the narrative deals. It is a brilliant, inspiring, patriotic story of love and adventure. It gives a fine picture of a girl who never yet anything but the truth. *** Richard Gordon. By Alexander Black. Illustrated by Ernest Fuhr. Lothrop Publishing Company, Boston, Mass. 506 pages, $1.50. A novel dealing with New York society people. The plot is well conceived, well developed, well rounded out. The hero is a manly and virile character, while the heroine is a charming, lovable and essentially feminine creation. The book is one of the most attractive from every standpoint we have seen this season, and it would make a very fine gift-book for Christmas. *** The Price of Africa. By S. Earl Taylor. Jennings & Pye, Cincinnati, Ohio, 226 pages, 50 cents. This is the first of a series of little text-books on the Forward Mission Study Courses to be issued by the joint efforts of the United Society of Christian Endeavor and the Epworth League. This first book contains life sketches of such great missionaries as David Livingstone, Adolphus C. Good, Alexander McKay, and Melville B. Cox. There are several good maps in black and white and one large map of Africa in colors. New Lewisville, Ark. Special.—A social entertainment was given at the residence of Mrs. Adams in honor of Hon. M. M. Murray. Quite a number of distinguished persons were present Mr. Murry is a real estate dealer and and a school teacher of 25 years experience, and has lived here 17 years. He Taggarts Bakery 234 W. Vermont Street. 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue. 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street. Tomlinson Hall Market In a Box for 10 cents. BRAXTON'S PLACE 260 West Lake Street Chicago. Ill. Hadquarters for all Sports. FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Theatrical Headqu HART & HART & HARLAN Buffet for Ladies and Gents The Tennessee Co CURTIS HART, Popular resort of pleasure and amusement. Especial and Hotel Boys. Our stock speaks for itself. Everyt choice line of fine wine, whiskies and cigars. 2684 S *** News Items. GEO. L BRAXTON PROPRIETOR. M. B. H. is now earnestly engaged in securing the names of all ex-slaves to be laid before Congress and the President, Petitioning the passage of house bill, No. 11,404, to pension ex slaves. News PersonalsandGeneral. Yazoo City, Miss. Special—Owing to the absence of Rev. Russel attending conference, Rev. Dixon filled the pulpit at the A M E chrub on the 21st upl. We are glad that Bishop Tyre returned him for another year. L. B. Daniels has adorned his bachelors hall with a beautiful wife, in the person of Miss Florence Hudson. We congratulate them and wish them smooth sailing on the matrimonial sea. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE 306-310 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Pool and Billiard Parlor In Annex. FIRST CLASS SERVICE. MIKE WELLS, Proprietor. Old Phone 683 Green. R. B. Parkers Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 7 Indiana Phone 4257 new. Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. "THE STAR" Shoe Shining Parlor J. R REED, Proprietor, S. W. Cor. State and 22nd Street CHICAGO, ILL. in basement. A. B. B. 'PHONE MONROE 1937 If you don't see it, ask for it POOL ROOM IN CONNECTION HARLAN and Gents see Club GEO. HARLAN. Especial attention to Railroad Men Everything strictly first-class. A 2634 State St., CHICAGO, ILL. HOTEL de MOORE [Name not visible] 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO. ILL. 9 Furnished Rooms for Men Only Everything Fine Wines, The Brun Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. GEO. W. H. SAINT L Men Only Billiard Everything Strictly First Class The Brunswick Sale Macco. Opposite E. W. HOLT, Proprietor T LOUISIANA ARNETT'S F Fine Wines, Liquors Everything strictly first-class. A reservation polite only. MEALS SERVED IN pr饭 parties wishing to be reser ved. E. L. ARNETT, Proprietor Organ Street and 805 N. 23rd Street SENAT Furnished Rooms for Men Only Biliard Rooms in Connection Everything Striotly First Class Fine Wines, The Brunswick Saloon 1925 Market Street Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Opposite Union Station GEO, W. HOLT, Proprietor SAINT LOUIS, MO ARNETT'S PLACE Fine Wines,Liquors & Cigars Everything strictly first-class. A resort for the genteel and polite only. E. L. ARNETT. also drinks of all kinds to pr vate parties E. L. AR 2301 and 2303 Morgan Street THE SE E. L. ARNETT. also drinks of all kinds to pr vate parties wishing to be reser ved. E. L. ARNETT, PROP. 2301 and 2303 Morgan Street and 805 N. 23rd Street. ST. LOUIS, MO. HENRY JONES, Proprietor. Reception Room and M High grade Wines IMPORTED CIG Headquarters for a 5532 Lake Aver m and Musical Parlor seper grade Wines and Liquors always on SORTED CIGARS, A SPECIALTY quarters for all sporting men. e Avenue. Chicago Reception Room and Musical Parlor separate from Bar High grade Wines and Liquors always on hand. IMPORTED CIGARS, A SPECIALTY Headquarters for all sporting men. 5532 Lake Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. [Picture of a young man in a suit]. THE KING A High GENTLE ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAM CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM ATTACHED. S. R. SNC Remember the Advertisers THE KEYSTONE A High Class Hotel for GENTLEMEN ONLY RIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND ROOM 3022 State S Chicago, S. R. SNOWDEN, Proprietor. Advertisers of this Paper. THE KEYSTONE, A High Class Hotel for GENTLEMEN ONLY. ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS. CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM 3002 State Street, Chicago, Ill ATTACHED. S. R. SNOWDEN, Proprietor. Remember the Advertisers of this Paper. Read the Ads. A. H. BILLI POOL IN ANNEX. TWENTY-FIRST ST. GO, ILL. JEFF. SMITH, Prop. MIXERS Jas. Williams, Chas. St. ohn. The Greeley Saloon Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO Billard Rooms in Connection Long Strictly First Class Inswick Saloon 1925 Market Street Opposite Union Station HOLT, Proprietor LOUIS, MO NETT'S PLACE Wines, Liquors & Cigars Strictly first-class. A resort for the genteel and polite only. SERVED IN THE CAFE wishing to be reserved. NETT, PROP. t and 805 N. 25rd Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. ENATE Musical Parlor separate from Bar us and Liquors always on hand. INGARS, A SPECIALTY all sporting men. nue. Chicago, Illinois. The Jefferson Bar GEO. S. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. JAS. JACKSON, Entertainer. 715 Linden St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Private Reception Rooms for Ladies and Special Parties. NOTIOE Any enterprising colored man can make his money in St. Louis during the great World's Fair. The field is promising and offers wonder in docuences to men with money to inve Al. In this field men will receive immediate attention by sending your communications to th bove address. KEYSTONE, High Class Hotel for EMEN ONLY. RAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS. 3022 State Street, Chicago, Ill OWDEN, Proprietor. rers of this Paper. Read the Ads. Turf Sample Room HOICE WINES LIQUORS AND CIGARS PONEY MOORE Proprietor Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Cafe in connect ion. European Plan. Prices Reasonable. 3 Steam Heat. 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TE Urae Pe HBe Bped Futered at the postofin at Indianapol Sndiana, astecoud cas waiters ouanePolls —————————————— All matter should be addressed to ae THE FREEMAN, » INDIANAPOLIS, IND, > GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. ——_____., SATURDAY, JAN, 3, 1903. SHERIFF DUDLEY. According to the evidence produced & few only can take exceptions to the Governor's decision in the Dudley mat- ter. According to tbe law and the evidence he could only do what he did, as the court in the case. The re- cently enacted anti-lynching law of the State makes it incumbent on sheriffs to Protect all prisoners when in custody. If they fail in exerting every known means to that end the law holds them as derelicts in duty, and they forfeit their official positions. Dillard, a colored man, was lynched atew weeks ago, while in the custody of Sheriff Dudley. According to the evidence gathered by those who are in- terested in supporting the laws and de- fending the name of the State the sheriff was indifferent, if not an actual partisan in the affair. He did not ex- haust all means at protection as he swore to do on taking office. The Governor is the court in such matters. The situation, it may be pre- sumed, has been a very delicate one for him owing to the possibility of it be- coming a political issue, which was not at all unlikely because of racial differ- ences. But, as we view it, he has been equal to the occasion in being blind to sll influences except those that bore directly upon the case. Hoe feels that the sheriff did not exert himself to his utmost in preserving his prisoner as well as violating the law as to requisi- tion. ‘Tho Governor expresses the hucaane side in his regrets for depriving Dudley of his office, but he rightfally insists that the laws must be obeyed. They have not been obeyed in this case, and so far as the Governor can control, Dndley has lost his office. ‘We take the decision as a victory for Jaw and order and not as a racial parti- san triumph to make merry over. Re- jotoing will be wholly ont of order; but way down in the heart of hearts the race feels profoundly grateful for a de- cision governed totally by the facts pre- sented and not by racial partisan rancor. Some may insist that the Governor has simply done his duty; it may be true, but that is more than 8 notion owing to our complex political racial situation which seeks to shapeand fash- fon things according to might rather than by right. In view of the known situation he is certainly to be commend- ed, and it will not be too much to say that the law-abiding element of the State, and it 1s greatly in majority, will cheerfally sanction his finding in the matter, according to the present law. ‘The Governor does not hesitate to condemn such crimes, all crime, insist- ing that they deserve adequate punish ment, but such punishment should be at the hands of those daly anthorized —it is the colored man’s hope in this country. If they be guiltier than others let them suffer in accordance, but by the laws and by those in author- ity. It is to be hoped that the example of the Governor will become contagious and that other Governors and State ‘assembites will see that the hand of love {gas potent as that of mail. We are ‘also thankfal for Governor Darbin. It is said that Dudley will test the constitutionality of the law on the point wherein sheriffs are relieved from office. From evidence Dadley is guilty enough, but there may be other sheriffs that may not be guilty, To these the pres- ent law works hardships in that the animus of its attack isthe sheriffs rather than the mob. If the sheriff connived at Dillard’s death, he is a murderer and the relieving from office is an acknowl- edgement of the fact. “If a murderer he should have the law on the point; hence it stands to reason that such cases need juries. Lawyers know all ‘about accessory before and after the fact, particeps criminis, and such like. The law can stand a change on the point. DR, J. M. TOWNSEND. At Bethel church. last Sunday even- ing, Dr. Townsend, in his sermon, said : THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. “Man and all things about him are the same. A fact of a thousand years ago is as much a fact as though it happened yesterday. Advances may be made in demonstrating @ fact, but the fact is 8 truth, and trath cannot be improved upon. The gospel is trath, hence it cannot change.” Rev. Townsend was proving the permancy of the gospel, and that it suffers not through the muta- ‘tions of time. He thought the tendency of to day was to find a substitute for the legacy of the Christ or to make improvements ‘on the gospel so that it be acceptable to latter day notions. “But,” says he, “if this generation refases to hear it will go to sleep, and God will raise up a people that will hear; He will have s people.” He insisted that there were Sodoms and Gomorrahs to-day. Our large cities will stand forthem. Sinful man requires the same terms for salva: tion as he did In those days. The re- mission of sins through the shedding of blood on Calvary, stands to-day as it did from the date of that eventfal period. “Heaven and hell have not changed. ‘The one is yet the home—paradise tc which those are tending that accept the Christ. Tne miseries of hell are the same, and Christ is the same deat Savior—Jesus, the name, ‘tis musto, ’ti life, health, peace. God is the same: the God of Jacob, Isaac and Abraham and the Holy Spirit isthe same. And that which saved the fathers of the ear- ly ages is good enough for us, thelr children,” Doctor Townsend is not en rapport with the so-called up to-date religion He wants more of the Christ spirit—the fervor that bespake those of former days —the log cabin kind when the fire of His love ran from heart to heart burn ing up all dross. Says he, “the newer idea means empty pews, prayerless homes, pomp and display in dress, keep: ing up a show of respectability.” Dr. Townsend has great respect for the old line gentlemen; so by nature and conserving sense. “In these days,” he says, “It takes high schools, colleges and professors to turn ont people that count, Do not be ina hurry in getting away from Christ; He has not changed, and his religion is not a shifting some thing nor passing fad. AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. The coming legislature would make no mistake if it appropriated money for the establishment of an industrial and training school for colored youths of the State. Indianapolis alone needs such an institution, All this talic about weare this and that gete nothing for us. In the trades the colored people have made no advancement to speak of, nor can they under the clroumstances. Prejudice cannot be controlled; the next best thing ought to be done. The thinking part of the people know the needs cf the colored people, The legis- lature will be made up of men who think, and it {s very likely that if there is @ way to help along this line it will be cheerfully done. A school that em- braces industrialiem in its strictest sense, @ practical school, school that conducts immediately to some business with the least friction fe it. Con- cerns can manufacture for colored peo- ple if they cannot for the whites, but the distinction is not necessary—the best is always: in demand. It's a pity that this community of 20,000 colored people must depend on the white man’s hoe for its daily bread, yet the infer- ence is scarcely overdrawn—compet!- tion in the products of the farms is fair A good school would create incentives in that direction. Turkeys have been selling at twenty-two cents a pound ‘The one that can snocessfally raise them need not fear starvation. Thesame ap- plies generally. Give us an industrial institution that will employ the many young men and women in shops as the whites are employed. real shops in schools if not in the world of affairs. Missouri supports an industrial school, also Kentucky, and most of the South- ern States make some provision for schools of this kind. Indiana can well afford to fall in line. ‘The Baltimore American has the fol- lowing: WANTED—A capable colored Repab- lean of Maryland to serve as United States Minister to Liberia. ‘That paper goes on to say that Pres- dent Roosevelt has indicated a willing ness to appoint a Marylander. It fs strange that Maryland has nc candidate for such an important post without resorting toa microscopic pro cess to find one. Four thousaad dollar: per annum ts a considerable sum; not to besneezed,at, and yet Maryland, with all its Baltimore, has no élaimant for the signal honor; it’s really distressing And here is the dear old State of Indians, where polities 1s an eternal epidemic: {thas no one to offer, Mr. Lott, attor- ney, the erstwhile candidate for Re- corder of Deeds at Washington, D C, resiuns his “logicality” in the interest of whom it may concern. Mr. Brewer, the plotare of content, is atill saticfied in doing statistics over in the State capitol, and that abont cleans up the clty of available timber. Some one has been mean enongh to insist that Indian- apolis was the State, and unless the story is promptly contradicted it will be believed. Sahat Eick. 3 ‘We wish to call attention to 8 mistake made in the Christmas issue of this paper as it concerns an article from the pen of Charles Alexander, the versatile writer of Wilberforce, Ohio. “Fature Prospects” was written by Mr. Alexan- der and not by Hon. Jobn P Green as one would infer from the cut of Mr. Green, which appears in the article. ‘We take this opportunity to set Mr. Alexander right, dieclaiming any inten- tion whatever of doing him an injas- thoe. Mr. Andrew Carnegie has acoepted an invitation from Booker T. Washing- ton to visit the Tuskegee Institute some: time during the latter part of February or the first of March. Some months ‘ago Mr. Carnegie gave the money for the new library building at Tuskegee, and is becoming more and more inter- ested in the work of the school, Joseph H. Broyles has been selected by William Davis, county clerk, as a clerk in his office. Mr. Broyles is effi cient and has wide political acquaint- ance. Asa campaign worker he is tire- less and effective We congratulate Mr. Broyles—he is one of the old guard Mitatie. Mean Reeantas. | Mound City, Ill., Special.—Jack Wade is on the sick list. Rey. H. C. Burton spent the holidays with his family at Sparta. The following persons will be initiated into the Daughters of Rebecca at its next meeting: Mrs. Fannie Smith, Misses Martha Bolen and Bertha Smith, Mrs, Ida M. Parnell, of Chicago, who is on her way South, stopped over tospend the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. Lula Kelley, of this city, Mrs. Ida Sams, after an absence of six weeks, rer turned on the 24th. Mrs, William Hubbard s preparing to spend a month with rela tives in Reeves, Tenn. The Christmas en- tertainments were all well patronized; the school netting $20 from their concert on the 27th, Miss Mattie Foulkes spent this week with friends in Olmsted, Mrs, Flora Curr tisand son are in St, Louis, Ethermda Burgess visited in Olmsted during the holi« faye D, RB. Butcher, of Springfield, O., spent Xmas dayin this city, the guest of ‘Charles Penn, Attorney C. L. Rice has ‘been appointed to a responsible position at Springfield. On Tuesday evening, the 23d ult, at5 p. m., @ very quiet wedding oo- curred, in which Thomas Hudson and Miss Augusta Duncan were principals, The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H, Sydes, of Cairo. The happy couple are at home at the residence of the bride’s mother in Diamond street, B, P Lee, of Colums bus, Ky., spent a few days in the city, De: witt Love is home from Chester, having been deprived of his position by political action, Charles Smiley was in Cairo on Christmas Eve. John Hndson, of Chicago, spent the holidays here with relatives. Soldiers’ Addresses Wanted. Henry N. Copp, attorney-at-law, Wash- ington, D. C., wants the addresses of below named colored soldiers, who served in the civil war; if dead, their heirs, Inforna- tion will be paid for: John W. Dent, 3d cavalry; Jerry Smith, 8d artillery; Damet Banke, Albert Bates, Peter Broddy, Paton Gilee, Anderson Hofman, George Nally, George Nickols, William Robbins, Joseph Roney, Rowan Samuels and Willis Stone, 5th cavalry; George Bibb, Charles Cantwell, ‘Jesse Darnell, Louis Darbney, John Gault, Fronk McFarland, John Price, Dennis Rob- erts and Washington Smith, 13th artillery; Charles Brown, George W. Harmon and Simon Smith, 11th infantry; Huston Bailes, Wilham Brodwell, Henry Clay, and Elias ‘Smith, 27th infantry; Edward Washington and John C. Louis, 28th infantry; William A. Bates, George Cooper, Henry Crouch, Henry Harrison, Patrick Henry and George Sizemore, 43d infantry; Gravyille Elliott, Mathew Felts, David Hunt, Albert Jackson, William King, Peter Tardy and William Winn, 59th infantry; Roger Edwards, 107th infantry; Moses Able, Moses Ballard, Har. rison Butler, Robert Burdett, John A. Cecil, Simon Cook, David Wilmot, Moses Etherton, Squire Garrison, Henry Hamil. ton, John W, Hopkins, Jerry Morris, Grand. ison Smith, Beverly Taylor and George Washington, 123d intantry; Timothy Filan and Patrick McCormick, 135th infantry. Ministers of the gospel and secretaries of lodges and others interested may help wors thy families by giving public announce ment of the above list and posting it in con- spicaous places. General Happennings. Paducah, Ky., Special.—George E, Mar shall is up after a brief illness, A sacred concert was given at Burk’s Chapel Sunday night. Mrs. Laura Carter spent Christmas in Memphis, Mrs, Anna Price entertained the Mite Missionary society on the 26th ult. ‘The Christmas tree at the Freewill Baptist cburch was a delightful affair, Rey, Match! en is grateful to his many friends. 1. 1. Halsey will soon be transferred to the Cov- ington district of his insurance company. Frank, a son of Luke Covington, died on the 27th ult. Miss Myrtle Skelton is mach better after a serious illness, Ben Parker proved to be the crack markeman of the city during the holidays, having won six turkeys. Frank Logan spent Xwas at Durkedom, Miss Eleanor Hotsfield, of Mayfield, is the guest of Mies Eludie Overs street. Mrs, Julia Jones is on the sick list Miss Bersie A. Davis was in the city thie week. George Drewry, after an absence of ‘two years, is in the city and has accepted a position in J. E. Morton's shop, Prof, and ‘Mrs. F.C. Dillon, ot Murray, were guests of C. W. and Mrs, Merriweather Christmas. Thanking our readers for thetr patronage in the past, we wish one and alla happy New Year, ‘Pleased with Molsdsw Winives: EpiTor FReeMAN:—I am more than Pleased with the holiday issue of The Frees man. Asa journal it is excellent and the peer of allothers. Jou F. Moore. 778 N, Mercer St, Decatur, Ill. A PESSIMISTIC VIEW. Nobody gives for the giving Without a thought of gain some day; Nobody loves for the loving ‘Without thought of return some day, Nobody does a deed that’s good Without thought of the world’s applause And, in fact, nobody does anything ‘Without some selfish cause, So, when ® person gives you A gift, however small, There's always a selfish motive Lurking bebind it all, And when a person loves you With a love they swear is true, "Tis all trom a selfish motive And they expect some love from you. ‘The same when a kindness is done you ‘There the selfish motive is plain, And unless I be badfy mistaken *Twill be asked of yon again. *Tis a selfish world we live in, And we must be selfish too For every one 18 schyning What good for himself he can do, —kKuby J. Thompson. 8248, 7th street, Paducah, Ky. A FEW DRUNKS AND PLENTY OF | -NOISE WERE IN EVIDENCE. A WOMAN SHOT BY POLICEMAN! Negroes Emigrating from Texas to a More Congenial Clime—Republican League Organized to Further the Negro’s Interest—Club Reception. | Dallas, Tex., Special.—Think with the thinkers of the race as we journey through life, Try to better the conditions and a: sist those who have embarked in the busi- ness world by giving them your patronage. The holidays passed off very mild, with only 8 few dranks and plenty of noice Miss Jones Morgan was shot by a policeman on Christmas Eve, and her father beat up and 1s ina serious condition at the hospi- tal. Itis much to be regretted that the fair name of our city is tarnished by sach oc currences. Misses 8, M. and Corinthia Tay, lor spent Christmas in Ennis with thei parents, We are thankful to our friends for the able assistance they have given us in the past, and hope to begin the new year with the same earnestness and business manner, and we ask your support. Good roads and better government in all depart: ments is being discussed by tax payers and law abiding citizens. Many of the colored people of are leaving the low lands of Texasand going into the Territory and buying land and building homes, In the past three weeks over 200 tamilies have passed through this city. The Cup club served its members and friends with a swell luncheon on Wednesday night at their in- stallation of officers, Appropriate speeches were made and The Freeman was endorsed as the club’s official organ. The organiza: tion of a Republican league in Dallas is looked upon by man of the g, 0. p. to bring an end much dissatisfaction. May the Lord crown this movement with success. ‘Miss Henrietta Griffin laid covers for 16 on the 26th ult, from 7:30 to 9:40 p.m. in honor of her sons, William and J. G. Grifiin. Mr, and Mrs, Ellis Willis entertained sev- eral of their friends Christmas day in honor of their daughter, Guannetta Willis. Mr. and Mrs, Ike Star kept open doors on New Year's day, Mre, A. Stars chaperoned the wedding party of Dallarites to Terrell, on Christmas day, to the marriage of J. M. Caldwell to Miss Pearl Cooper. Wedding bells are ringing and many hearts will be made to rejoice in the near future, Miss Hallie Q. Brown gave several recitals here during the holidays, James’ Greater Min- strele will be at Owl Club hall on the 7th inst. New songs and stars, Combs, Rucker, Snell, Jackson and Adams, Special scenery, Dan James, mansger. Society and Personal Notes. Muncie, Ind., Special—The Indian Fete given at the A. M. E. church under the di: reotion of Mrs, Taylor, was quite a success Christmas was observed at both the Meth odist and Baptist churches on the 24th an¢ 25th respectively. Quite an enjoyable tim washad at both entertainments, and the children of the Sabbath schools were made happy. Mrs, E, N, Robbins, of Columbus ©., is spending the holidays in this city with her parents. Miss Frances White is home for @ visit during her vacation. Mr and Mrs. White are entertaining friend: this week. Mrs, Watkins was buried or the 26th from her home on E. Willow street John Morin remains seriously ill at his home in E, Jackson street. W. D. Smith, o Springfield, O , is visiting friends and rela tiveshere. Mr. and Mrs, Harry Adams lef on Thursday for Pasadena, Cal., their futur home, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Riff are spend ing the holidays in Portsmouth, O., the guests of relatives. John Lonis, on of Mr and Mrs J A, Morin, died on Tuesda3 morning, the 30th ult., at the family home 416 E Jackson street, He leaves mother father, two sisters and a brother to mours his departure. ‘Tudbawsw Tanttiute: Mates: Taskegee, Ala, Special —Christmas was very pleasantly spent by all connected with the institution, ‘The school gave each and every student a sinall gift in remembrance of the day, which was appreciated by all At night a social was given the students in the new chapel, During the past quarter the students enjoyed some very excellent leotures from different prominent visitors, including Rev. 8am Jones, Gen, J. B, Gor. don and Col. H.G. Cepers. This year the ‘Tuskegee Institute Sunday school has found it possible to help others as well as itself Atthe close of the schoo! term last year there was quite a balance in the treasury and it was decided to distribute it amone ae | ‘ a i x Ze; Mi I ee A distressing case of Fibroid Tumor, which baffled the skill of Boston doctors. Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, Mass. in the following letter tells how she was cured, after everything else failed, by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Mrs. Hayes’ First Letter Appealing to Mrs. Pinkham for Help: “Dzarn Mns. Prvxnaw:—I have been under Boston doctors? treat ment fora long time without any relief. They tell me I have a fibroid tumor, I cannot sit down without great pain, and the soreness extends upmy spine. I have bearing-down pains both back and front. My ab- domen is swollen, and I have had flowing spells for three years, My ap- petite isnot good. I cannot walk or be on my feet for any length of time. “The symptoms of Fibroid Tumor given in your little book ac- gurately describe may ease, so T write to you for advice.” — (Signed) Mrs. E. F, Haves, 252 Dudley St., (Roxbury) Boston, Mass. Note the result of Mrs. Pinkham’s advice—al- though she advised Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, to take her medicine— which she knew would help her — her letter contained a mass of additional instruce tions as to treatment, all of which helped to bring about the happy result. “Dear Mrs. Prvxnax:— Sometime ago I wrote to you describ. ing my symptoms and asked your advice. You replied, anid I followed all your directions carefully, and to-day Iam a well woman. “The use of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound entirely Paes the tumor and strengthened my whole system. I can walk miles now. “Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is worth five dol- lars a drop. I advise all women who are afflicted with tumors or fomale trouble of any Kind to givo it a faithful trial.” — (Signed) Mis E. F. Haves, 252 Dudley St. (Roxbury) Boston, Mass. Mountains of gold could not purchase such testimony — or take the place of the health and happiness which Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs, Hayes. Such testimony should be accepted by all women. as convincing evidence that Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Penousd stands without a peer as a remedy:for all the distressing ills of women; all ovarian troubles; tumors; inflammations; ulceration, falling and’dis- placements of the womb; backache; irregular, Suppressed or painful menstruation. Surely the volume and character of the testimonial Jet ters we are daily printing in the newspapers can leave no room for doubt. Mrs, Hayes at her above address will gladly answer any letters which sick women may write for fuller information about her illness. Her gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is so genuine and heartfelt that she thinks no trouble is too great for her to take in return for her health and happiness. Truly is it said that it is Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- pound that is uring so many women, and no other medicine ; don't for get this when some druggist wants to sell you something else. $5000 SOV TOR aL Sat wil sons abate gesingnes™ a eat Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co,, Lynn, Mass, smaller institutions of efficiency and wors thiness, Four donations of $25 each were made, to the Voorhees Industrial Institute, Denmark, 8. ©.; the allengrene N. and I. Institute, Ruston, La ; the R, C. Hunger: ford Institute, Eatonville, Fla, and the Tuskegee Institute Hospital Fund, Eastern Star Exercise. ‘Terre Haute, Ind., Special.—The two East. ern Star Chapters held their annual Christe mas services at the Seoond A. M. E, church. Olivet Commandry acted a8 escort for the ledies, Clifford Evans spent the holidays with his parents. Mrs, Katie Clark and daughter were visiting in Paris, Il, last week, Mrs, Edmonia Hughes, of Chicago, is the guest of her father, Simon Daniels, in this oity. Miss Churobill, a teacher in the schools of Mt, Vernon, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Daisy Bishop. Joseph Hays and Junius Moore ere spending the holidays with their parents in the city. A grand rally will be held at the Second A. M. E. church January 4th. Mrs. Belle Jackson and daughter are visiting in New Albany. Mrs. M. P. Braeg gave a grand social last Monday night st the Baptist church. The concert given by Miss Elena Cabell at Allen Chapel on Christmas, was merited suo- cess. Mrs. Joyner and daughter are still quite ill, McKeesport, Pa., Special.—Mrs, Nancy Watson was aguest of Mrs. Harris, of Glas. port, Xmasday. Luther Hemmons was in Pittsburg last week on business, Pan Jones, of Jefferson Educational Institute, spent the holidays here with Mr. and Mrs, Leek, Mise Lena Johnson spent Christmas with friends in Duquesne, Miss Jennie Nichol, of Greensburg, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Pryor last week, Rev. G. Sallie, of Duquesne conducted communion services at the Bethlehem Baptist church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Grey spent the hohdays in Uniontown with friends. Mr. and Mrs. 8 P, Marshall entertained Mr, and Mrs. George Davis, Rev, and Mrs. DB. Dadeand Mrs, John Fields on Christmas day. Donglass Henderson, of Duquesne, wasin the city last Sunday. Miss Cora Tucker, of Pittsburg, was guest ot Mr. and Mrs. Emmit Watkins during the holl. daze; -Waich mectlng was held 04 both the ‘Methodist and Baptist churches on Wedney day night, and each church had a large crowd. Mrs. Lily B, Gordon, of Pittsburg, was aquest of Mr. and Mrs, I, Louis, last Monday. Mesdames Mahoney and Mestal- entine, of Pittsbarg, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MeCard last week. A call has been extended toiRev. A. J. Tyler, of Washs ington, D C, by the members of Bethler hem Baptist church, of this city. Hl. A. Gordon, of this city, and Miss Hergerson, ot Braddock, were married last week. ‘They will reside in this city. An exosllent pro- gram was rendered at Bethlehem Baptist church Christmas night before a large audi- ence, Mrs. Harriet Brown is suffering {rom ‘4 sore eye, and it is feared that she will lose it, Mr, and Mrs, Coleman, of Pittsburg, are guests of Mrs, Katie Kenny. St. Paul A.M. E.church had their Christmas tree and exeroises Christmas Eve, and an enjoy: able time was had. The (Queen City Con- cert company gave a concert at St. Paul A, M E, church on the 30th ult, and male a great hit. The ladies of the Sewing Circle gave a concert at Bethlehem Baptist church nat Tuesday night, which was attended by large crow. } Ghneni Mike a @asaeia; | South Bend, Ind., Special.—The ra!- ly atthe A M. E. chorch on the 7th alt, was a success $126 30 was ralsed ‘Mrs Emma Mirchell attended the tu neralof Frank Mitchell in falamaz0o Mich ,a few weeks ago. Mrs. Melvins Bennett, who has been visiting ber si ter, Mre, Rachel Hatthoox has retarned to'Jhicago A big ball was given on Coristmas night The ente-tainmen! given by the Baptist Sandsy school re cant'y, Was @ snco%sa. ——————— 4 DY easily made handling 8 onr line Special offer closes ir ten days Write to-day. Bo: 570, Louisville, Ky. ee yor KING OF MONEY MAKE!'S b Weave the greatest toner mak RG Be sctiin Lee mere ai aE] eccrictan Fos vammpid out c. Tene ee ei, Kae (2G YLIOs RMeHOML- (ARM HOME ee: ee ; re FE | \SViaaa foes, Wy NATION ey, sss © EVA Vine oats sh wor “Slice Daring the past year @ large number of farmers have paid off debts that hav: harassed them for years, and a gres\ many more will be able todo the eam thing this year. They will buy new anc improved tools and implements fo! household and field, refurnish, repai and paint and improve in every direc tion. The one touch of shadow fs tha they may, many of them, dip into debi again in carrying out plans that are a little beyond their available means ‘Ths is the one pitfall the farmer should by all means avoid, Mortgages and debts have hung over hundreds and thousands of fair farms for years, check: ing tmprovent, preventing accident in knowledge and calture, holding the owners in an iron grip, creating dissat- isfaction among the children and a de sire to get away from the farm and the slavery of debt and what seemed like unending dradgery and toll. This cloud has fled before the bright sunlight of prosperity, and thousands of farms are free from debt and thousands of farmers feel the independence and spirit of the man who owns his home wand owes no man @ penny. “Tm ons,” exclaimed a man some: what past middle age, slapping me on the shoulder, and looking like he’d just got out of a cage “I'mont of debt, thank heaven! And from this time on Tillstay out. I've lived under a mort- gage fifteen years, and have been aslave all that time. The man who lain debt seems constantly to be in bad luck. That was the way with me. A horse dies, a cow dies, cholera gets his hoge, sickness puts him or his wife out of business at a critical time, anda big doctor's bill comes in, and trouble seems to loom up before him whichever way he turns. He is handicapped witn a shortage of machinery, lack of building and fences, and he worries, and his wife worries, and there seems to be no pleas- ure in life for the children, and the road ig all uphill. I’ve traveled it and know every turn, From now on I'll take the level road and rest in the shade occa- stonally, and take a little time to court my wife and thank her for the help she has given me; and I'll get the boysa nice buggy, and help the girls fix up thelr little parlor and make it a pretty place in which to have company. I've known all the time what the family wanted, but I had to frown and grow! because I couldn't help myself. Fow [ can, and I'll show my family that I have a heart in met”, Let us hope that the great corn crop “with which the country is blessed will help thonsands of others to rejoice as this man 1s rejoicing; that it will re- move the shackles of debt from thon- sands of farm families, and check the exodus from fuir fields to the smoky and crowded cities. No man has better op: portunities for s broad self culture than the farmer who is out of debt He is close to nature ane his surroundings are quiet and peacefal. He is entirely free from the hustle and bustle aud noise of the clty, and he can read and study at his leisure. To be sure, he has work to do, but he can manage so as to keep that well in hand, If it rains to mor- row he can enjoy the compantonship of his books and papers by his own quiet fireside If it is fair he can find plenty of profitable work to keep him busy. 1 have seen clodhoppers in town who said they had come there becaue they had rothing to do at home, but I never saw @ thorough farmer in that fix When he is not actively at work he is reading and studying; and themorea man reads and studies and advances, the broader is_the fi-ld that opens before him and Send $1.50 tor ayearssu+ tption to The i THIS 2 py F PIOTURE ; bf sHOWS THE i RESULT OF a USING OUR Pes j Eieeeen Toilets. WHY HaVE KINK STUBBY HAIR when Hairoleum will make \t straight; silky End louy., datroloum makes the nkie-t of Bate atrl long aod waver. Nothteg like i Grer sold before and your tollet isnot complete Siithout tt. Highly parfumed. Send us be and Ye will send. you one largo sized box by re- Yarn mail. Get Halroloum, take no substitute. ‘Do you want a fine peach-like corey It go, send 0c for a are sized box of our Oream-o. It removes all splotches pimples, blackheads, i ae and roughness end ae. you a smooth pink compilers, or for ‘we will send one box each of the dairoloum ‘and Oream-o. Send to-day. gooklet sent free. Agents wanted everywhere. Address ‘The Tiffany-Rogers Totlet Co., ‘Indianapolis, Indiana, U. 8, A. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the greater is his enjoyment in its ex ploration.—Farm and Fireside. ‘Value of Waste Material. | Iffarmers wonld take the trouble & ascertain the value of that which i +more or lees thrown away at this seagor |they would perhaps make better use o much that is considered worthless Vegetable tops make excellent addition: to the compost heap from time to time, and such material {s really valuable Beet tops are very rich in nitrogen und those from carrots parsnips and turnips are well supplied with potash and alec a fair quantity of the phosphates. Po. tato vines contain a large quantity of potash and there is nothing more valu- able for composting than the refuse from the potato crop. The vines from sweet potatoes afford the best mulch- ing material for covering strawberries that can be used and when ont of ase can then be composted. The fact is, all the tops of vegetables shonld do service as mulch before being carried to the ‘compost heap and it is in euch capacity that they render corn stalks valuable. ‘The best mathod for mulching with the wastage from vegetables, is to cover the vines intended to bs mnlched and lay rows of cornstalks on the top of it in order to prevent disturbance trom winds. One of the most: serions losses {s corneobs which contain, in the ash, nearly one fourth potash. When we consider that the potash in the cobs is derived from the soil on which the corn ia grown it becomes a duty to reatore it, Cobs can be nsed aa fuel without loss but the ashes should be carefully saved. ‘A large amount of waste is often per- micted, such asallowing the corncobs to be scattered here and there over the fields wherever the hogs are fed when ronning at large Itis true the cobs rot and do service in the conrse of time, but careful farmers should gather them at thelr disposal. It does not pay to let straw be trampled and wasted by cattle, nor is it gocd policy to leave corn stalka standing in the fields. Tnere are other duties to which euch material may be applied previous to commencing deoay and even the rank weeds can be made serviceable if mowed and turned toashes. Every weed that grows robs the eoil and it will not do to plow them ‘under after they are matured as they will surely reseed the land, but they should be gathered and burned. At this late period in the season the seeds ‘of weeds have been before now weil distributed and their riddance dedends ‘upon future cultivation but that is no ‘reagon for leaving them in the field. ‘There is really nothiag on the farm to waste, if in good hands, but there is howeve.on many farms that can be avoided. tints to Poultry Raisers. | We trast thet your fowls are all honsed for the winter work and doing well at egg producing. If not, do not delay looking after thetr comfort and and care and have them where they are most likely to do their best and pay for their keeping in fresh-lnid eggs Guard against the egg eating babit by placing the nest up out of eight of the hens, 80 they will not be tempted to eat the eggs. “Oat of sight, out of mind.’ Gather the eggs often—leave only the china eggs in the neet. Fill the boxes with shell, grit and broken charcoal. Paint the roosts with lige Killer or uze kerosene ofl, Clean up thoronghly if not already done. See that you have proper ventilation; and pat glass in the each where it 1s miseing, and begin to feed for winter egge; make the hens dig in the straw for their grain food. Don't forget to cut a lot of clover hay. Cutit short and small, and put plenty of it down for them to serateh among for the clover tops and leaves to eat This is splendid for egg produc tion and is the very best of green food for winter after the grass is gone. This with a limited quantity of cabbage will make a good winter’s supply of green food. Dressed poultry of all irinds and fresh Jaid eggs are in good demand at high prices. Thus far the turkeys that have come to market this year are not the best, The greater part of those sent are neither large nor well conditioned. If those yet to come are fed to prime con: dition they will command high prices At no time in years has the supply of fresh-laid eggs been more limited than now, nor has the demand been so good. And, with all the opportunities to do well at egg farming and the «extended teaching slong these lines, the increase of fresh-laid eggsin winter has not kept pace with the demand. Unfortunately the supply of early pullets is below the ayerage and the price of grain caused many to sell more both old and young stock to market than would otherwise have been sold + It is quite as possible for you to have plenty of eggs in winter as it is for your neighbor or any one else to have ‘them. We visited a friend a few days ago who has kept 182 hens. Hor ten months of the past year his egg record—for Rose comb Brown Leghorns, a few over a ahandred—was 160 eggs per hen. I! they do as well for November and De. ‘ember, it will make an average of 19: eggs foreach hen, The other sevent; odd of a larger breed, Orpingtons, hav not done so well as the Brown Leg horns. The quarters where his fowl were kept are limited but with care anc cleanliness he will make over $300 thi year with less than 200 hens. There t no secret in the process. All that is re quired 1s the proper care of the stock and whenever the hens do not lay reas onably well it is generally the fault o the management. Some hens. put onl; afew of them, are naturally poor layer (we refer tothe well-bred, properly se lected hens) and there is no need of any one’s having the poorer kinds wher there are so many good ones to select from. The fresh-laid eggs In winter represent thebulk of the profit in the keeping of fowls on the farm and those who do not get a reasonably good eg yield in winter fall behind the average | of best results in keeping hens, CITY AND SOOIETY BRIEFS. PE J, W. Napier is in Nashville, Tenn, visiting his mother. Win Pollard is ill at his home, 507 N. West street. Penny Baker is in the city for an in- definite stay. Al, Henderson was in St. Louls Mon- day among his friends. Mrs. Effie Wilson is ill at her home in W Eleventh street. | Miss Belle Morgan is spending the holidays in South Bend. Mrs. Al. Hendergon will visit Lonts ville during the holidays. | Mrs, Thomas Dudley is seriously il at her home in North street. Charles Allen spent Christmas with relatives in Lexington, Ky. Rey, J M Townsend visited his fam- ily in Richmond, last week. Mrs. May Jackson entertained the Woman's Olnb Monday afternoon. Mrs, Fred. Dennis, of Detroit, Mich, ‘s visiting Mrs. Maurice White. | Mrs, Maggie Blaylock continues ill at her home in Missouri street | F. Fowler Brown will sing a solo at St. Philli.s Mission to-morrow. | Fred. Hillman, of Covington, was in ‘the city Sunday, visiting his wife. | Prof. W. H. Hoffman, of St, Lonts, is spending the holidays in the city. Dr. J. H, Ward addressed the Y. M. ©. A. in thelr rooms last Sunday after- noon. Mrs. Ellison, of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jonn Puryear, in Camp street. Emory Ball, of Colambus, 0 , will be the guest of W. H. Fielding duriug the holidays, Henry Sharpe was called to Spring- field last week on account of the death of his mother, Charles Byrd and brother Ed-vard are spending Christmas with their mother in Kokomo, Ind Ezra Roberts and eister, Miss Nora, are spending the holidays with thelr parents at Kokomo. Mesdsmes Mattie Williams and D. D Hunter are spending the holidays in Edinburg Ind. Miss Mayme Clark, of Wilberforce University, is in the clty visiting her parents, at 627 W. St Clairetreet Misses Magnolia Brown and Lottie Higgs of Benton Harbor, Mich., are ‘spending the holidays in the city. Mrs Elizabeth Gee entertained the Topaz Cinster clab at her home in N. Senate avenue yesterday afternoon. J. B. Hodges left Wednesday for Jeffersontown, Ky., to be present at the marriage of bis nephew, Wm. Woods, to Mies Lilla Davenport. Dr. Stephen Alexander will viett his parentsin New Albany, Ind, during the holidays. Prof. W. A. Thomas will ‘accompany him Miss Frances Smith, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., isin the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward MoUlellan, 363 W. Fourteenth street. Mr. and Mrs F. A. Hickeraon enter- tained a number of their intimate friends at dinner at their home, 2112 Parker street, on Christmas day Persons who saw the street car accl- dent to the colored boy Nov. 19th, will ‘please leave name and address at this office. Mrs. Sarah Grant, 524 Superior street ‘William Miller, foreman of the Deni- {son tonsorial parlors, submitted to an operation last Sunday, for # tumor on his forehead. It was removed by Dr. Manker. Dr. B. F. Watson, of the A. M.E Church Extension Board, is at home to spend the holidays after an extended visit through the Southwest. He ex- presses himself as favorably impressed with the section, and especially Indian Territory, where, he says, the colored people are doing well. Mrs. J. H. Morton of 1538 Blaine avenue, after fifteen years, will visit relatives and friends in Tennessee and Arkansas. She will visit relatives in Memphis and other poists J. Boyd Morton and Ella Christal Morton her two children, will accompany her. They left Monday, the 224. Garfield A. Haywood. ‘Young Haywood, the artist, was “discov- ered” and his talents brought prominently betore the people about a year ago by Geo. P, Steward, editor of the Indianapolis Re: corer. He 1s moulder for the Malleable Tron Works company, and it is only at odd moments that he is prepared to make his drawings, which have attracted so much ek aN ae i > i ie. A ee ex 7, Vie er eee bee | a attention and favorable comment lately, Not since the palmy days of Moses L. Tucker have we had so excellent an artist of color mong us as Mr. Haywood. The frontis- piece of the holiday number of The Free man isa drawing from his pen, and is an illustration of what a young man may do when he centers his mind and his efforts on some object catering to his fancy. ee eer Lebanon, Ky, Special.—The Christ- mas tree was an enjoyable effair at the Zion chureh Prof. R. Smith with two of his children, left the 28¢d for points in Virgiuia visiting his parents through ont the holidays. Mr T B Redick and wifo, left the 24th for Marfreesboro and Franklin, Tenn., to be with thelr peo- ple throughout the holidays. Pertinent Pick-ups. Jacksonville, Iil., Special.—Company. Lhave received their equipment and are now ready for duty. The Mt. Em- ory Baptist cauroa had a Curistmas tree and was largely attended. Williams & Walker showed here Christmas Eve. REV. D. S. MOTEN, B. D. Fort Worth, Texas. The subject of this sketch was born November 5, 1865, to Mr. and Mrs. I. M, Moten. His early life was spent in the public schools later attending Howard Institute, Paul Quinn College, Wilberforce University and Payne ‘Theological Seminary. The reward of the degree of B. D. was conferred on him by the last institution. He has al- ways been regarded as a leader, and to- day he enjoys the same distinction. He is well versed in languages, and taught Hebrew at Payne Theological Semi- nary. , Dr. Moten always stood at the head of his classes, and many honors have been declined by him. He suc- cessfully pastored Shorter and Lee Chapels, college churches, during his last three years in school, and_ the ‘church reports, spiritually and finan- ke é: ee lis ee oO : 3 ee ae ie Be id eens : | a a Ie, iid aie. “i cially, were par excellent. Dr. Moten ‘was ordained deacon by the late Bishop Payne, and was ordained elder by Bishop Arnett, and was transferred from the Ohio to the Texas conference, his first charge being at San Antonio, where he spent two successful years. He then pastored charges at Terrell and Fort Worth, his present station. He holds many offices of importance in his church, and some day he aspires to fill the bishopric chair. He is a gen- | eral organizer for the Y. P. S. C. &.,and has done valiant service in Christian Endeavor work, and the great A. M. B. Church would do itself honor and credit in placing Dr. Moten at the head of Endeavor work. Dr. Moten has been chaplain for six years of the T. V. G. He is the tenth Episcopal district mem- ber of the General Church Board of the Southern Christian Recorder, Confer- ence Trustee of Wilberforce Univer- sity, and_ secretary of the Northeast Texas Conference of the A. M. EB. Church, and pastor of Allen Chapel at Port Worth, Texas. ras WoOpBINe + EREUME, Tuo only, gon ‘uine at Blodan's Drug Store. sn20atw | ausivgssiNTEausTs, | | Call on Emanucl Witlisis ror coal, coke, wood aud kindling 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf We are prepared to farnish you large or small quantities of coal, coke and wood at the lowest prices. Call on us The Eclipse ol Co,, 480 Indiana ave nue Phone 989, 620 6tw The Buffaloes are making elaborate arrangements for thelr Cnri tmas enter- tainment and dance, to be held at the Cleveland Hall, Wednesday. Deo. 31st This will be the grandest and largest affair of the season, eo make prepara- tions to be there and have an enjoyable Christinas eve * DAY easily made handling $8 our line Special offer closes in ten daye Write today, Box 570 Loutsville. Kv PETERS & BURDGE Co., OLD BARGAIN STORE ovine nod vursioce,Qutosts fared EO General Supply House. You can buy FIVE See ee etd one Es ROUeae ope toe DOLUAB Se oi Sorta gpa ea ee het ee ents eceeee Ba dat tndines Aventa oteesooln, 0 ie Noe ees ne Kuhn's Meat Market, 407 W. Michigan St, Sicsecaas dealer i Brea Bact) Pe Veal rae le ‘The Old Reliable Meat Stand Seine tapos afail Masi de tare te ering og all oes the bee shes the Hepa ean, satis William Kuhn 407 West Michigan Street. Dr.Joseph H.Ward Opriva mOURa: SoMem, Ito me tothe OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 485} Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS Mew ‘Phos 10Tano1e eumeneaes 0. H. MORGAN JAMES N. 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A; ——————————— MADAM McNAIRDEE-MOOR: perme | ty ree wa ae eh Bes En Skat ah 3 eS ot =) mes Bi | > Fd a ie o , ae ty ees The gifted Clairvoyant, the great fem wonder, born with the double( cul) vel ais {s one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoy ants of New Orleans. She's a living Phren- ologist and Phystogomist. She tells plainly what, you are best adapied for in Life by reading your brains and mind, With s frnep (of her hand she ives you a coi of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Bead the fifth ohaptor ix vere o St. Matt: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.” She reunites the separated, makee peace where there is confusion. Your husband or wife will never become angry or your sweet heart forsake you. But will love ‘you better and marry you sooner it yon will only heed this lady's oousultution. Read what several ladies of your city say, “'Yes, we believe the © Godsend to our city; my husband and I had been seperated over a year and {ju think since I called on thislady, he returned today, we are together and haypy.) ‘This young lady says: "The one loved refused to {all of write me; I oalled on this Indy sat we are now engaged.” Yon oaa’t afford to fain conmulting, this git! lady; "ana ts gifted to read charactef¥, She chal. Tenges the world to excell’ her advice on love, losses business, family and Gnancial troubles, Re-unites the separaied causes speedy with the one of your choice. "No eards. allowed in her place of business; no one’s ill wishes filled; strictly @ Christian lady and depends entirely on her heayeny gift. If you are painiat or ailing, think you have been witahora(ted go to see her. She spent elght years in the Jungles of Africa and has travele i through H sintes doing good, wherever she, went Read St, John, 9th chap. 33d ver: “It this man is not of God he couid do nothing. ‘Three parlorsso arrainged that you meet nofriends norstrangers:evervthing confi den- fal, Owing to such orowds you may call Right or day. Permanently located, Send ‘money by postal order or Registered letter : I, for one, as one in the midst. My heart ‘ached from’ the cruel treatment of my hus’ bandand the way he would throw vay his time and money until I consulted this won derfal lady. [t will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. ‘Tongue oan’t praise her too highly ‘A Lay of New Iberia, La, Chioago, I1l., Nov. 17. 1902, Madame MoNairdee. Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Madame.— Your letter like « ray of sunshine, came duly to hand and I am very pleased with it, for every word of it were trae; Tam sorry that I did not write to you months ago. I enclose $8 00 for your ser vice, hoping that you may be success/ul in bringing about desired results, I feel quite sure that you oan. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill, and sincerely hope your speedy recovery. Molino, Fla., Nov. 14, 12, Madame:—You sre’ the proper person in the proper place. All that yon say is tus fnd all you do is good. “May God blew you. Guntersville, Ala., Oot. 26, 1%i2, Ltried Mme, MeNardee aid find that she iswell up to her profession, She will tell things to come, and they will oome as pre« dicted. It will pay people to. try her who want to know many things in the ‘ature, WRITE HEE AT ONCE FOR ALI. INFORMATION. There ig no doubt of this lady's propheilo ayers She ie living phrenologst, paint ad a' natural born olairvoyant to. which aousands will testify. She is a God send to sar country—born with a gift that no one can dictate. Tell you every inoident of your pastand present life and pat you on the ‘road of success both financially and physic ally if you will only heed her instructions, Cealied on her when the one lovehad gone Tkuew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A Lapy of Fort Gibson, Ind. T, Madame—1 feel it my duty .0 do this fr youare all you advertise, Just think my usband aud I have been separated 2 years; Coalled on you in September and ina week's Mime he returned and married me, and | can’t praise you too much. Ladies that sre aeart broken by family troubles, love uflirs and bad luck until i seem that life ir» Siaok, call or write to this dear lady, she gill do you good: she will tell you to ras: God and she will do the balance, and she will. A Lapy of Rossland, B.C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to mest you aad will ‘when ever you wish to She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her ‘She will make your very soul, glad to bear her talk of heaven for she writes such son! searching letters, tells you how to make ‘home haopy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. ‘Here she is as she looks todsy ‘and a bride three weeks. N.B.—Send lock of hair sccompanied by gue douar ($1, 00) and receive ful life res: Ing. Clip this ad. ‘008 N, West Street, cor. Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIs. [ND., The Freeman papers can be fount every Saturday at Lou. Washington® restaurant and Iunch-room, 5528 Lake ‘avenue, Chicago, Ill.; phone 1154, Isasu ‘Toulbert, News Agent. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Are You Short? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Piano If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, etc. leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the peo ple of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach of all. Try our new Building Association Plan planned in fifty weekly payments. $25.00 - Weekly Payments Only 60c. $50.00 - Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, alowing 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'Td.g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St ANY HAT for HALF The response to this unusual Milli- nary proposition this week was almost beyond the ability of our sales force to handle. To-day we trust to be able to grant all comers the time necessary for careful selection. If there is a young girl in the family make a point of seizing the cost of dress hats. It holds some very pretty headwear, all at just half price. Nothing is reserved. $10.00 to $17.50 pays for Paris and New York models which were $20.00 to $30.00. $6.00 to $9.00 gives you choice of the finer hats of our own make, regular prices 12.00 to $9.00. $3.00 to $5.00 buys this season's milli- nery which has been selling at from $9.00 to $10.00. You couldn't start the New Year better than with a new and charming chapeau, especially since its cost is but half the usual charge. L SAYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEF'S. Willis Bryant is convalescing. Dr. J. H. Ward was in Chicago last week. Miss Ida Mae Miller entertained Tuesday night. John Lewis has returned to the city from Chicago. Mr. W. H. Fielding was in Muncle, Ind, this week. Mrs. Joseph Patterson entertained Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lucy Gibbs of Chicago is in the city visiting relatives. Prof. W. H. Huffman was in Louisville during the holidays. G. W. Hines of Bloomington, Ind., was in the city Wednesday. Miss Mayme Brown and Mrs. Ella Clay were in Louisville this week. Mrs. Eliza Scott is very ill at her home in N. Senate avenue. Miss Lottie Higgs spent the holidays. in the city the guest of relatives. Little Mary Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Cox. is ill with the mumps. Mrs. Mayme Adams-Paul of Detroit, Mich., is in the city visiting relatives. The Choral Club gave an entertainment at Simpson Chapel last Monday evening. Mrs. Charles Bass spent the holidays with relatives in Richmond and Connerville. Mr. and Mrs. George Waters of Detroit, Mich., have come to this city to reside permanently. The pulpit at Simpson Chapel will be filled by Rev. Thomas Prentice Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Jordan Montgomery died very suddenly on Christmas day at his home in North Missouri street. Mrs E. W. Smith of Chicago spent the holidays here the guest of her mother, Mrs Waters 307 Toledo street. Messrs. William Corbin, Harry Ratcliffe and Mr. Titus have accepted positions at the Denison barbershop. Miss Zenobia Fisher and Owen Stoner spent Christmas in Louisville, Ky., guest of their aunt Miss Lydia Johnson. Everett Porter, the son of William H. Porter, is ill with smallpox at the home of his parents in Bright street. Mrs. Sallie Robinson, after a three-weeks' visit with her parents in Versailles, Ky., has returned to the city. Miss Mary E. Lincoum of Owensboro, Ky., is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Horace Helem in N. Missouria street. Little Miss Ruth Pettiford spent the holidays with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pettiford, in Franklin, Ind. Mrs Lucretia Kuox entertained a few friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Cox Wednesday evening. Mrs Sadie McClelland entertained Tuesday night in honor of her guest, Miss Frances Smith of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mesdames Mattie Williams and Nellie J. Hunter returned this week after a pleasant Christmas visit in Edinburg, Indiana. If so, we will John J. Thomas of Kansas City, Kansas, was in the city last week, returning from Lexington, Ky., where he went to bury his wife. Mr. James Clark, in Bright street, is spending the Christmas at his former home in Jackson, Miss. His sister Carrie accompanied him. Mrs. Fanny Cole, after a three-weeks' stay with her sister, Mrs. L. W. Allen, returned to her home in Cleveland, O.C. this week. She came to attend the funeral of her father. Mesdames M. E Sawyer, Nancy Patterson, Misses May Lowry and Magnolia Brown of Benton Harbor, Mich., were guests of Mrs. Susie Clark in State street during the Christmas holidays The Mathee Whist Club were entertained Wednesday evening by several of the young men. They took supper at The Parker House, then later in the evening danced at Old Fellows! Hall. Mrs. Susie Clark and Miss Ruth Higgs entertained Monday evening in honor of the following visiting ladies: Mesdmes M. E Sawyer, Nancy Patterson; Misses May Lowry, Magnolia Brown and Lottie Higgs. The following ladies entertained the Topaz Cluster during the week: Mrs. Emma Hillman on Monday; Mrs Dr. Johnson, Wednesday: Mrs Elizabeth Gee, Thursday; Miss Mary Palmer, Friday. The installation of the pastor of Corinthian Baptist church, Rev. J. Franklin Walker will take place at said church to-morrow afternoon. George L. Knox will deliver the welcome address, and a pleasing program will be rendered. A very sad death occurred in the home of Mrs. Sam Coleman, 1024 N. Senate avenue, Saturday, of her father, Mr. Leonard Dotson, from senity and cold. He was a lovely old man of a strong Christian character, rich in pity and dying, it is said, mostly of a ripe age—being 82 years at his demise. His former home was in Frankfort, Ky. Interment in Crown Hill. He leaves his aged wife and a number of children and grand children and host of friends behind. Mr. A. E. Mauning, according to his statement, will in a few days succeed the Manning & Fox Drug Co. Owing to differences in the old management a receiver was appointed at the instigation of Mr. Fox. Mr. Manning will continue in business after Mr. Fox has been satisfied, as he personally holds a lease on the building. The firm of Manning & Fox had begun to build up a nice trade. The location is excellent. Mr. Manning ought to succeed in mak- ARE YOU IN NEED OF READY MONEY. If so, we will advance it to you on your furniture, piano, horse, wagons, warehouse receipts, and so on. We will give weekly or monthly payments. We give you plenty of time, from one month to one year. You have the use of both the property and the equipment. The rates are less than the prices and we make no inquiries among your friends or neighbors. We also loan money to salaried people hold in trust, who have responsibilities concerns on their own note without endorsement. Our having een in business so long and our clients are a guardian and a fair and courteous treatment, and we give our plans. All information cheerfully given. Security Mortgage 207 Indiana Trust Building. Corner Washington St. and Virginia Ave. Office Hours--8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Saturdays 9 p. m. Are You hort? loan you money on Furniture, Planos, borrowing them in your possession ing a first-class business there that will be a credit to the colored people. TESTIMONIAL. Dear Sirs—I have now been using your Original Ozonized Ox Marrow for three months, and am simply delighted with the great improvement in my hair. My friends ask me what I am using and I am only too pleased to recommend Ozonized Ox Marrow to you. In my hair speaks for itself of the virtues of the hair r-medy. Please find inclosed $2.50 for which please send me six bottles by express prepaid. Yours truly. J. G. Carroll, Campti, La. Dec. 8, 1902. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow straightens kinky hair and allows it to absorb oil. Only 50 cents a bottle shipped, express paid, upon receipt of price. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Windy City Items. Chicago, Ill., Special—Mme Marion Adams Harris received the sad intelligence of the death of her sister, last Sunday, who died in Baltimore, Md. In this sad hour she has the sympathy of all her friends. Rev. G. Shaw of Lagrange, Ill., filled Quinn Chapel's pulpit last Sunday morning very ably. He is a young man and deserves the encouragement of all the followers of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sister F. B. Johnson, a member and coworker in Quinn Chapel, died suddenly in the full triumphs of heaven on the 28th. We extend to her husband, who was so devoted to her, our extreme sympathy. Prof. Edward F. Morris, chorister of Quinn Chapel, gave his second musculae to a large and appreciative audience. It was a success. The professor is one of Chicago's highly talented instructors. No conservatory turns out better pupils than he. G. A. Patrick of Guthrie, Okla., who is traveling from the West to the East in the interest of his publication, a very interesting and clean sheet known as the "Western World." was in the city, and received the congratulations of The Freeman representative, for The Freeman's motto is "Live and Let Live." The entertainments given at Olivet Baptist church, last week, were successful. They were well patronized. Rev. E. E Fisher is their able and efficient pastor. The third branch of the Olivet Baptist church, known as the "Ebenezer," headed by Olivet's former pastor, Rev. J. H. Thomas, is reported as meeting with great success spiritually and financially. They have an option on a beautiful church in the city. Mrs. Raymore of 2536 Wabash avenue is suffering with a severe cold. There is a great deal of sickness in the city, partially due to the bad state of our water. News Items from Old Kentuck. Nicholasville, Ky., Special. — Subscribe for The Freeman. The December rally at the First Baptist church was a grand success, Messrs. Rally and Combs being the leaders, with Mrs. Mary Sally and Miss D. Arnold very close at their heels. The others, Messrs A. McAfee and H. Fry and Misses M. Clayborn and J. Warfield, didn't hear the drum tap. The Baptist Christmas fair was also a success. Our people, the Baptists, are fast learning to patronize home industries, much to the credit of C C. Golnes our pastor. Mrs. Sallie Smith of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her relatives here. Mr. and Mrs Isaac Combs. Misses Munie Nolan and Sarah Dinnie of Danville, Ky., were the guests of Mrs Aina Clayborn on Christmas. James H. Wilson, our musical director, is soon to make a trip to Europe with the famous Armant 8th Battalion Band of Chicago as cornet soloist. We have had less drunken men and women this Christmas than ever before. Every one that has read The Freeman pronounces it the greatest Negro journal published James H. Wilson, agent, says read The Freeman and see how fast the Negro problem is being solved. Items From the Lumber Region. Items From the Lumber Region. Jackson, Mich., Special — Miss Bradley of Flint and Mr. Harrison are the guests of Miss Eva and Mr. Chas. Harrison. Mrs. Etta Phillips and Miss Ethel Phillips were the guests of Misses Eva and Flossie Johnson. Mrs. Belle Tyer and son, of Detroit is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Mamie Johnson. Miss Grace Tyler and Mr. Battles of Marshall were in the city Thursday. Mrs. Emma Moore and Mr. Beal are very ill. Mr Geo. Powers left for Grand Rapids Sunday. Rev. Simpson, P E, held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Watchmeeting was held at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night. Mr Floyd McDonald of the U of M. was in the city last week. Mr James Tolliver of Aline Mich., made Rev. and Mrs. Collins a flying visit on his way home to Battle Creek. Mrs. Eliza Freeman visited her sister at Ann Arbor last week. Anyone wishing the Freeman please call on our agent Miss Flosse M. Johnson. 216 E. Franklin street. From Memphis. Memphis, Tenn. Special.—We are pleased to speak in the highest terms of the agent of The Freeman in our city, Mrs Ellena Beall Gill. She is one among many of our women who have successfully branched out in the business field with crowning success and credit to her race. Her pleasing manner in all of her business avocation is to her progress as the spring showers is to the growing grasses and flowers that beautify the earth. In visiting our city in- Are You Broke If so, come to us. We will help you out. If you need a little money and haven't got it on your own, call by calling at Room 205 Law Bugs. We loan money in amounts ance, Horses, Wagons, Fixtures or any chattel security, leaving it on our hand. We give you from one month to one year to pay the loan in. You can pay weekly, monthly or quarterly. We can pay the loan in full at any time and you will be charged ONLY for the time you pay. Our rates are by far the most reasonable in the city. Our best. We take out nothing in advance. In case of sickness or misfortune, we are strictly confidential. We have accommodated thousands of people in Indianapolis, who are still customers of ours. Can't we accommodate you? We can make everything satisfactio East Market Street Mortgage Loan Co. Room 205 Law Building, 134 E. Market St. Out of the High Rent District. Low Expenses and Low Rent enables us to sell all our goods, such as Cloaks Suits, Skirts, Shirt Waists, Furs. Umbrellas Etc., At much lower prices than you can buy them in Washington street, and as the Street Cars run right to our door it will not be inconvenient for you to come and see our large stock and make your selection. YOU CAN SAVE FROM $2.00 TO $5.00 On each Garment you buy at our store. Atlas Cloak and Suit Co., 211 INDIANA AVE. Four Doors from Illinois Street. WILLIAM BILLINGSLEY Choice Cut Flowers, DESIGNS Palms and Plants of all Kinds. Phones } Old 8681, 201 North New 3002 Illinois Street. like Home Sweet-Home 705, 707, 709, W.14th street Branch House and Tonsorial Parlor 702 W.15th street, Residence 2664 Lucas avenue, H. C. Curtis, proprietor, H. C. Curtis, housekeeper, Pon Shalton, clerk Address H. C. CURTIS, 707 W.14th St., St. Louis, Mo. A DAY easily made handling our line Special offer closes in ten days. Write to day. Box 570 Louisville Ky. FREE or CASH Medical Treatment. Book 5c stamps. Box 823, Denver, Colorado. MILK-MEN, READ THIS! 25 0000 MILK TICKETS for $3.50 Samples Mailed Free. Address the commercial Printing Company, Millport, N. Y. DO YOU IVE in a town having 200 population? If so, and you want to make $600 per month easy, send $1 for scheme giving full particulars. Satisfaction guaranteed Address Domestic Mfg Co., 1100 Wylie ave., Pittsburgh, quire for Mrs. Ellena Beall Gill, the beautiful, charming agent of The Freeman, and spend a few hours with one who will interest you if you enjoy intelligence. COLORED MEN INCORPORATORS. New Oil and Gas Company Has No White Stockholders. Special to The Freeman. special to the University. Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 28.—There has been filed here for incorporation under the laws of this State, papers for the Wilgers Oil and Gas Co., with a capital stock of $50,000. The company is composed exclusively of colored men, and is said to be the first oil and gas company to be incorporated by colored men in this or any other State. Experts say that the land, which consists of seventy-five acres in Morgan county, is immensely rich in oil, gas and coal, and that the men interested cannot help but become rich in a short time. The incorporators are Geo. A. Myers of Cleveland, O., Prof. James McHenry Jones, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, at Institute, W Va., and Wilbur F. Jones, B. W. Tyler and George A. Weaver of Columbus, O. --- 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: 600 is the weekly payment on a $25 loan. $1 20 is the weekly payment on a $50 loan. $2 40 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, 24 1/4 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. MANUFACTURER RX. 1922 Shenandoah Avenue, S.I. LOUIS, MO. Offices in—New York, Chicago, San Francisco. A SPECIAL SALE The Old Reliable place for Christmas CANDIES, BARBER POLES and CANDY CANES, all sizes and all prices. Phone 5321 Red. 236 Indiana Avenue. If You Have Property of Any Kind to Rent, Sell or Trade, See Us...... J. W. LOSH New Phone 3845. Res. New Phone 2144. J. D. FARIS Homes on Easy Payments. LOSH & FARIS 10 North Pennsylvania Street, Rooms 7 and 8, Indianapolis, Ind. Notary and Exchange Agent Rea Estate, Loans, Rental and Fire Insurance. PRIVATE MONEY TO LOAN ON SHORT NOTICE The Mid-Winter Annual Reduction THE FREEMAN ONE YEAR FOR