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A Noted Negro Scientist... John Wesley Hoffman, Ph. D., the Greatest and Best Known Scientist of the Negro Race. Special to the Indianapolis Freeman. better their condition. Amor Special to the Indianapolis Freeman. Among the many men of Americas who have won a prominent place in the field of science, none has achieved greater fame than the subject of this sketch—John Wesley Hoffman, Ph. D. An honor to himself and to his race, it is with special pride that the Afro-Americans of the United States can point to him as one of their own race and pay homage to him in recognition of the honors that have been given him. Formerly professor of agriculture in the State College of Florida, he now occupies the chair of chemistry, biology and agriculture in the George R. Smith College. Sedalia, Mo. His special work along the line of chemistry and agricultural biology, has placed him in the very front rank of science and to-day he is the leading Negro scientist of the world. Prof. Hoffman was born in Charleston, S. C., receiving his early education in his native city. He went North and pursued his studies at Howard University, Washington, D. C.; Michigan Agricultural college, Lansing, Mich.; Albion College, Albion, Mich. He has also pursued special studies at Harvard University and Summer Scientific school in organic chemistry; Cornell University summer course in biology and nature study; Marine School of Biology at Wood's Hall, Mass., in embryology and bacteriology. At the Agassiz Scientific Institute at Cottage, Mass., a few years ago he attracted the attention of the most noted men of science in America and Europe, by his thorough knowledge of the marine plants known as the Algae. He has made a special study of butter and cheese making and dairy bacteriology at the well-known Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph, Out., Canada. He has occupied chairs in some of the leading colleges of the country; State University of Louisville, Ky; Tuskegee Institute of Alabama; State Colored College of South Carolina and Florida State Industrial College. In all these institutions he has won fame for himself. As an instructor he imparts his knowledge to his pupils with enthusiasm and ease. He is blessed with a kind, magnetic, sympathetic and charming disposition, a most striking and pleasing personality, that deears him to his pupils, and renders him a most admirable companion and friend and popular instructor. Quiet and unassuming in manners; chaste and cautious in speech he at once becomes much admired by all with whom he comes in contact. He is highly respected for his counsel, and well liked by his associates in the faculty. Since coming to George R. Smith College Prof Hoffman has awakened a new and lively interest in the department of science, has organized a scientific club (The Pasteur) of which he is president. The students are manifesting a decided interest in the department which is indeed gratifying to the Professor, and is another proof that even his beginnings are brilliant, and his success limitless. He is by no means a mere recluse; but is eminently practical in his work and uses his great scientific information to effect immediate results in ameliorating the condition of his people. Among some of his many achievements may be mentioned the fact that he was the first Negro to introduce the science dairy and the latest scientific butter making among his people in the South. He travels extensively, visiting dairy factories and scientific schools in the United States. 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We pay all express charges, send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly. 02ONIZED OX MARROW CO., Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. better their condition. Among the young people of the South he has been an inspiration and has caused them to take a new interest in dairying and agriculture. The "Hoffman Improved Seedling Strawberry" is the name of a new variety of strawberry that the Professor contributed to the science of agriculture a few years ago. The American Journal of Agriculture mentions it as "one of the finest in the South". It is cultivated from New Jersey to Florida and on the Pacific coast. He is a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, having been elected a member of that body in recognition of the great work he is doing for the practical scientific culture of the Negro race, and for being the producer of the new variety of strawberry. He was appoint-d by the United States Department of Agriculture to make a dietary study of the kind, quality and quantity of food used by the Negroes of the Black Belt of Alabama, while a professor at Tuskegee Institute. Much scientific labor was expended in performing this arduous task, but the work was accomplished in such a very creditable manner that his investigations were published by the Department of Agriculture and are considered invaluable in the dietetic study of the different races of the world. It is very gratifying to know that physiologists have [Name] [Name not visible in the image] PROF J. W. HOFFMAN, PH D, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. the use of that report, as it has been translated into many languages Prof Hoffman has had occasion to deliver addresses b fore many scientific societies both in the United States and Canada. He is honored by the membership in more scientific associations than any living Negro. Amorg them in this country and abroad the following may be mentioned: American Society of Naturalists, Boston Society of Natural History. Torrey Botanical Club of Columbia University. New York City, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Boston Mycological Society, American Geographical Society, Royal Society of Biology of Berlin, Societe Royale de Zoologie of Antwerp, Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society of England He is a member of the New York Zoological society of which Hon Levi P. Morton is president, and such men as Andrew Carnegie, Morris K Jessup, the railroad magnate, and Hon Seth Low are members. He is also a member of the New York Botanical Garden at Bronx Park, New York City, of which Hon J. Pierpont Morgan is the honored president. A few years ago the presidency of the Monrovia college, West Coast of Africa, was offered to him It is very evident that his work is being more appreciated by his own people for continually he receives many fine inducements to accept a chair in the faculty of the leading Negro colleges of the South. He has chosen the South for his field of labor because of the magnificent opportunity to develop the agricultural resources of that section, if the science of agriculture is properly taught to those whose life-work it will be to make that country what it is possible to make it. He comes in direct touch with the farmer of the South for a part of each vacation is spent in holding Farmers' Institutes in different pari --- of the South, giving them such practical and helpful advice that he has inspired them to do better work. Farmers' clubs have been organized, they subscribe to agricultural journals, they are buying their lands, doing more extensive and diversified farming and they are putting forth greater efforts for their improvement, due to his labors. Appreciation for the work that Prof Hoffman is doing among his people is not confined to his own race, but North and South he has been favorably commended by the American press for the efforts he has made and is still making for the elevation of his people. His talks on practical agriculture to his people are published in the leading daily papers of the South and the white and colored people alike read his sound advice. During the past year he has conducted a very interesting experiment in Florida. He has grown from imported tea seed from Japan and India, at Tallahassee. Fla., a very excellent plant. He has, therefore, demonstrated that tea can be grown in the South and especially in Florida. He is anxious to get his people interested in this new agricultural industry. A grade of tea could be grown in the South that would be superior in every way to the tea imported from China and Japan, and a better price would be paid for it. He is anxious to have every farmer's wife and daughter grow a little plat of tea, and at some central point in each county of the different States of the South a small curing house could be established for drying and curing the tea, just as we have cotton gins in the South for cleaning the cotton. By [Name] this plan you could pay them so much for curing the tea or you could sell them the tea leaves in bulk. His plan during the coming summer is to travel through the Gulf States and introduce this new industry among his people. Appreciation of Prof. Hoffman's great work will grow with the enlightenment of the race and with the growth of liberal sentiment among the people of other races. He has proven himself equal to the most exacting demands upon his intellectual resources, and has demonstrated that he is no dreamer. No opportunity for advancement will pass him unnoticed. The youth who falters by the wayside to complain of "No Chance" will look to this brilliant young scientist and find a light and an inspiration that can not but restore his courage and bring to his soul the conquering power of Prof. Hoff man's practical philosophy. The place that the Professor occupies in the educational and scientific world, plainly proves that color is no bar to success His life should be an incentive to every young Negro who by emulating his example may lift himself and his race to better things News Personal and General. Selma, Ala., Special — C F Johnson, of Mobile, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs S H Sullivan some weeks ago. Mr Sullivan is a porter for the Southern railroad and has just completed a beautiful home in this city. Mr C F. Johnson is general manager of the Union Mutual Aid Association of Mobile, Ala., and came here for the purpose of auditing the books of Thos H Horrace, superintendent of this district, which were found to be in fine shape. Mr Horrace was promoted and will soon make his departure for a larger field. This association has written over $3,000,000 worth of business and has paid for --- A GOOD ROAD MOBILE AND OHIO R.R. UNION STATION CLEO CAIRO MENDIAN CHIKONELLE MONTUCKY ST. LOUIS HOBILE JACKSONVILLE NEW ORLEANS ST. AUGUSTINE Deadly LaGrippe Caused Heart Trouble, Nervous Prostration and Dyspepsia. My Friends Know Heart Cure Cured Me. Mrs. C. O. Hurd, 118 W. Third St, Muscatine, Ia., is well known throughout her section of Iowa as an ardent worker in the M. E. Church. She says: "LaGrippie left me with a severe case of nervous depression and nervous dyspepsia, which soon affected my headache, extreme nervousness and twitching of the muscles. 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I am a man of but few words, for, while some must talk a deal, there must be some silent thinkers to accomplish the great work which lies before us. In your most worthy paper, The Freeman, I have in my mind's eye the writings, at different times, of some of our brother waiters. Some are happy over what they think the success of the colored waiter; others are sad over what they consider his failure. I would say to the happy one, you have every reason to be so, and to the sad ones, who sees only failure, "Be still, sad heart, and cease replining behind the clouds; the sun still shineth." While I do not see failure written in bold, plain words, yet I do see the need of great improvement. We are not at all satisfied with the general reputation of the waiter as a class, to say nothing of his real character. No one knows this better than the waiter himself. We should not murmur or complain when we are not received as a whole in the society of the good. We know full well that a great many hinderances are brought by the waiters themselves. The waiter, like every one else, is a free moral agent. He must be good if he wishes the association of the good. The headwaiter should be the example, and lead his men to follow it. This I am sorry to say, is not always the case. The side man has no respect for the headwaiter who drinks with him or with any one, and gambles away his money. Then, too, some headwaiters think it manly and business-like to curse and swear at every word said. If the headwaiter drinks, gambles and uses profane language, has not the side man the same right? The headwaiter is a leader of men and a great responsibility rests upon him. He should be a man in the true sense of the word, and a Christian gentleman—at all times exerting a wholesome influence over his men as well as others. He should be to his men what the minister is to his church and the teacher to his school room. I am trying to reach the headwaiter now, principally because charity begins at home. It would not be right for me to ensure the sidewaiter for his failure to help in the betterment of the waiter's life and leave out the headwaiter, of whom so much is expected. Let me beg of you, if after self examination you find yourself guilty, do not allow yourself to rebel, but resolve to accept it as the medicine you need to save you before it is too late. I make the few statements in good faith. It is your friend who tells you of your wrongs. The failures of the headwaiter by no means excuse the sidewaiter for the life he lives. My advice to you as men is to cultivate a habit of going to your homes, when off duty, and spend your time in reading, introducing yourself to the leading literary men of the world and keep yourself posted on the current events. Let your motto be "there's no place like home." I urge my men every day to read The Freeman and all other good papers and books. Since we are living in a progressive age it is necessary to be a faithful student in order to keep up with the times. When we, as waiters, learn that we must respect ourselves, demand it of others, be prompt to all duties and not be satisfied with working two or three days of the week and the rest in carousing then, and not until then, shall we ever be able to have bank accounts and to hold our own with other professions. Every waiter who has not a bank account should begin this first month of the year and lay by something each month, thus making a habit of saving, which will in time become second nature. Just one other thought I would like to drop for the consideration of the colored waiters, if they have any race pride. Colored waiters under white headwaiters are doing themselves a great injury. They are doing the work and the white headwaiter is getting the credit. When he gets tired of your service and refuses to give you further work, then you must return to your own to be employed. We do not have too many headwaiters, but we have far too many whose work we find only in print. We need headwaiters with ability and experience, who will employ none but good first-class sidewaiters. These kind are always in demand by the first-class manager who believes that "the servant is worthy his hire," and they are seldom, if ever, asked to step down and out. If you are not fitted for the position do not seek it as you will not only disgust your employer, but hurt those who might fill the place with credit. Trusting these few hints dropped may fall on the needy ear, heart and hand so as to right the wrongs we are made to feel and see daily. I am yours in the work. THOS, H. FRARIER, Headwaiter the Chittenden. Columbus, Ohio. The Hotel Men of the South Should Organize and Be in Unity. After reading the great Christmas number of The Freeman, giving the exact and correct statement of the waiters or hotel men of the North; what they were doing along the line of hotel service and their organization as a body, I wonder and look immediately to the old Southern hotel men and said, "why can't we have an organization of that kind, which would be a help to the waiters of the South?" Now, it seems possible an organization of that kind could be effected if we use a little energy and push. Now, boys of the South and Southwest, think over this and do something immediately for this organization. We would like to hear what Arkansas, Texas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma say about it. So come to a conclusion at once and say we will have an organization of that kind in the South, because we have some of the best, intelligent and energetic waiters in the South as you will find anywhere. We are now forming a club in Oklahoma City, hoping others will do the same and as early as possible let it be convenient for us to meet at some place and organize as one great body. Those wishing to find out the full particulars write to Oklahoma City to the Hotel Men's Club, B. F. Shaw, treasurer, Illinois Hotel. We would like to hear from the whole South at once on that subject and we would like to co-operate with Head and Second Waiters' Association of the North. B. F. S. Mr. F. C. Long, who has been headwaiter at the Windermere, Chicago, Ill., for the past several years, has taken charge of the dining room of the Gayoso of Memphis, Tenn. This hotel is one of the largest European houses in the country, and Mr. Long has the distinction of succeeding a white crew He leaves the dining room of the Windermere carrying the best endorsements of his former employers, and also succeeded in having his second waiter at the Windermere appointed headwaiter. Mr. Long is one of the headwaiters who has put his earnings to good use. He is one of the few colored men of Chicago who owns several thousand dollars of stock in the U. S. Steel Co., also stock in the Missouri and Pacific Co., besides preferred stock in several good corporations. The Freeman produced his cut in its last issue Mont Givens, one of the young aspiring lights of the hotel fraternity, who had charge of the dining room at the Wawasee Inn, Lake Wawasee, Ind., last season, death of consumption at Denver, Col., January 3 His remains were interred at Lexington, Ky., his former home. F C. Brown, formerly headwaiter at the Battle House, Mobile, Ala., is now in charge of the dining room of the Hotel Ruffner, Charleston, W. Va. D P. Bradford of West Indianapolis has accepted a position in the culinary department at the Columbia Club, Indianapolis Muscatine, Ia., Special.—Mr. and Mrs. Lee of Buxton, have returned home after a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shackelford. Miss Edna Barnes of Evanston, Ill., is visiting her father, S Barnes. The trustees of the A. M E Church, realized a neat sum from the January rally. Mrs. Fannie Grooms has returned from a visit at Ro k Island, Ill. The second quarterly meeting of the A. M E Church, Feb 1, Rev J. D Peterson of Davenport, will be present and will assist in the services. Mr. Hill is employed as a tailor in one of our leading tailor stores. I. P. Johnson has been appointed one of the trustees of the A. M E Church. Rufus BRAXTON'S PLACE 260 West Lake Street Chicago. Ill. Headquarters for all Sports, FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, Important News. GEO. L. BRAXTON, PROPRIETOR. Phoenix of Moline, Ill., spent a few days here as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Townley. The Sunday-school officers of the A. M. E. Church were elected Tuesday evening as follows: Superintendent, William Greenway; Assistant Superintendent, I. P. Johnson; Secretary, Maude Oneley; Treasurer, R. Haney; Organist, Effie Greenway; Chorister, Mary Greenway; Librarian, Berjamin Johnson. Mr. Green of Buxton, spent the holidays at the suburban home of Mr. and Mrs. Carr. Mr. Grooms will leave in a few days for Chicago. The emancipation celebration under the auspices of the Searchlight Society of the A. M. E. Church, was a financial success. The proceeds from the entertainment amounted to about $75, Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Peterson were given a pleasant surprise on Christmas Eve, and were well remembered by the members and friends of their congregation. Mrs. Mayweather and daughter, Miss Ida, of Wilton, Mrs. Dameron of Iowa City. attended the emancipation celebration Thursday the 1st inst. Mrs. Hazelwood of Missouri, will spend a few weeks in our city at the home of Mr. Seabrooks. Mrs. J. Thompson has been appointed chorister of the choir at the A. M. 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To the Citizens of Indianapolis: Whereas, It is apparent that there now exists in the city of Indianapolis much suffering, caused by the inability of a large element of our community to obtain coal or other fuel because of the unusually high prices which now obtain; and Whereas, The various charity organizations of this city have made it known to this office that there are now more demands, especially for fuel, made upon them than the ordinary revenues of such societies can meet; and Whereas, Many of these requests are being made by a class of our citizens who are not under ordinary circumstances compelled to ask relief and assistance; now. Therefore, I feel that it is incumbent at this time to urge upon those of our citizens who are in a position to assist the organized forces to meet this special emergency—the immediate necessity t doing something for their less fortunate citizens and neighbors. Believing that the work can best be done through the medium of the Charity Organization society of the city I suggest that generous contributions, either of money or coal, be forwarded t) John H Hollday, president of such charity, CHARLES A. POOKWALTER. Right, Mr. Mayor, these are suffering times and you certainly proclaim in season. The buying of coal has become a burden, not only to the very poor but to those "who are not under ordinary circumstances compelled to ask relief and assistance" Your timely suggestions in the interest of mercy will surely be heeded, as is noted already through the columns of the daily papers. It goes without saying that such an effort in the behalf of the distressed will be appreciated. THE INDIANOLA, MISS., POST-OFFICE AFFAIR. The Cabinet and the President have taken a decided stand in the Indianola, Miss, affair, where Mrs. Minnie M. Cox, colored, was postmistress. The office has been closed, and will not be reopened until the woman is accepted. The Postmaster General finds, after investigation, that she was compelled to resign under duress—her life was endangered. A formal statement was issued as follows: "The postmaster at Indiana, Miss., Mrs. Munnie M Cox, a colored woman, Sna served three years as postmaster under President Harrison. When President, McKinley came in she was again appointed, in 1897, nearly six years ago. Her character and standing in the community are indorsed by the best and most reputable people in the town. Among those on her bond is the present Democratic State Senator from the district, together with the leading banker of Indiana, and an ex State Senator from the district, also a Democrat. The postmaster and her husband own from $10,000 to $15,000 worth of property in sunflower county. The reports of postoffice inspectors who have investigated the office from time to time show that she has given the utmost satisfaction to all the patrons of the office; that she is at all times courteous, faithful, competent and honest in the discharge of her duties. Her moral standing in the community is of the highest. Her reputation is of the best. Few offices of this grade in any State are conducted better. "The postmaster recently forwarded her resignation to take effect January 1, but the report of inspectors and information received from various reputable white citizens of the town and neighborhood show that the resignation was forced by a brutal and lawless element purely upon the grounds of her color, and was obtained under terror of threats of physical violence." Her Life in Danger. "The mayor of the town and the sheriff of the county both told the post-office inspector that if she refused to resign they could not be answerable for her safety, although at the same time not one word was said against her management of the office. "On January 1 the bondman of the postmaster telegraphed that the post-office was closed, that the postmaster claimed that her resignation was in the President's hands to take effect Jan 1, and that there had been no advice of the appointment of her successor. The telegram closed with this statement: 'prompt action necessary for relief of business interests.' In the view of the President the relief of the business interests, which are being injured solely by the action of the lawless element of the town is wholly secondary to the preservation of law and order and the assertion of the fundamental principle THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. that this government will not connive at or tolerate wrong and outrage of such flagrant character. "By direction of the President the following telegram was sent by the Postmaster General to the bondsmen: The postmaster's resignation has been received, but not accepted. In view of the fact that the office at Indiana is closed all mail addressed to that office will be forwarded to Greenville. "The papers in the case have been sent to the Attorney General for action." COLORED ATLETE HONORED BY PRESIDENT. William H. Lewis, colored, has been appointed an assistant United States attorney for Boston. The appointment was made by Henry P. Multon, the United States district attorney for the Boston district, but it is understood the selection was made on the ggession of President Roosevelt. Mr Lewis is a graduate of Amherst College and Harvard law school, and while at the latter place he was held in high regard by both the student body and the faculty. He took a high rank in his studies and was a popular member of the football squad. He is said to be a lawyer of excellent attainments. The news of the appointment of William H. Lewis as an assistant U.S. attorney for Boston, will be halled with pleasure by the colored people generally. The appointment, it is said, was at the suggestion of President Roosevelt which again testifies to his determination to recognize the meritorious when ever it is possible. "The free library, maintained by all the people, for all the people, knows neither rank nor birth within its walls." With this expression Andrew Carnegie began his address at the dedication of the Washington public library for the construction of which he had given $350,000. Mr. Carnegie's address followed that of President Roosevelt, and he spoke at greater length than is his custom in public. Mr. Carnegie said that he had given chiefly within the past two years, 730 library buildings Andrew Carnegie, as it may be seen by the above, is quite as liberal in his views as to what should be the principle of a great nation as he is with his vast fortune. It is evident that his speech was sturdious and carefully delivered, a fact indicative of that growing order of big minded, big hearted men; men who are willing to surrender their prejudices or to abate them in the interest of universal peace. The rich, if they will, can be of immense benefit to the worthy poor by the judicious distribution of their benefiences. They feel, too often, that the unfortunates in the race of life have failed owing to their non-activity or slothfulness. The idea will not prove the rule; it is the exception. Fate deals out the cards from a stacked hand; some must lose in the great game of life. Nor does it mean fatalism, but it does mean that men are unequally pitted in the beginning; their mental and physical capacities are not the same, resulting in the law of the survival of the fittest; gives diversity of activities, some of which are rewarded with the possibilities of great fortunes, others are rewarded with vista of charity houses or else an early exit from the game. Since man is but morally responsible for his immediate opportunities based on his intellect and brawn, if he fails in the struggle, succumbing to the inevitable, crushed beneath the juggernant of overmastering activity, it is more often due to the limitations nature itself, perhaps modified by past transgressions, have placed on human endurance, than to the disposition to sin away opportunities. God in His wisdom, or else man in his perversity as a free moral agent of his activities, has so fashioned and shaped the careers of man that, like the laws of philosophy in the animal world; some must be the prey. It has been reserved financial princes, the Carnegies, the Rookefellers, the Goulds and Vanderbilts, to be the great reserve of possibility for the lessening of the general woe incident to the great game of life. Some of these, in fact all mentioned, are spreading out their rich merces where it will be the most effective. The severest anti-capitalist could not take exception to the massing of wealth if like Carnegie, the capitalist, would throw it back with unstinted hand to those from whom it was rung. The building of libraries means more than the spiritual concession to the poorer classes; it means millions to the stone masons, the carpenters, the plasterers, the hired man at the mills, the book binders, the artizans of all classes and the artists. The Carnegie spirit is felt in many communities, but the country could stand much more of it. The nomination of Senator Charles W. Fairbanks by acclamation by the Republican caucus of the legislature, is a fitting recognition of his service to his party, the state and to the country. His usefulness as a United States Senator in the past six years made his renomination a certainty. No one contested the distinction with him, and as the legislature is overwhelmingly Republican, Mr. Fairbanks will be sent back to congress to continue his valuable services. Indiana is proud of its distinguished representative, who reflects such credit upon the state. He is to be congratulated in that he has such a faithful constituency. Governor Longino of Mississippi has issued a proclamation ordering that the lawlessness of white cops in Franklin, Lincoln, Amitea a D Pike counties cease. He offers a reward of $50 for the arrest and conviction of each individual participating in the outrages complained of, the total amount not to exceed an aggregate of $1 000 in each of the counties named. Governor Longino has since the day of his inauguration shown himself a brave and conscientious officer who deserves the admiration and gratitude of good people everywhere. We trust his proclamation may prove effective. Since the Governor's proclamation was issued a mass meeting was held in Brookhaven, Lincoln county, at which strong resolutions were adopted condemning whitecapping and commending the Governor's stand for law and order—Southwestern Christian Advocate Thus the good work is growing as is shown by the above. A strong, healthy sentiment against lawlessness promulgated by those who stand before the public will do much to correct the abuses of to day. The colored man will do much good in the matter if he will study the question from all sides and conduct himself in accordance. The social question is the most dangerous one before the American people, dangerous because of the wide divergence of the races as conceived in the minds by many and the individual nearness as seen through their walks of life. The strong law of sentiment must be obeyed until time or circumstances serve to modify it. Appealing from sentiment when crystalized to statute laws is but an appeal from Caesar to Caesar. Laws are nothing in themselves; they must have sympathy and support, without which it would be as well that they be not written. The colored man knows the sentiment on the social question; if he violates it he does it at a very great risk. A few days ago a colored man in Mississippi was pulled from a train charged with an assault on a white girl, which ended as usual; the colored man was shot. It is not the thing, whether the charge was true or otherwise, but it is important that the shooting or death is intended to exemplify a frame of mind of the people, and not peculiar to that locality only. It is a condition that confronts us that the foolhardy alone will go up against. It is to be hoped that the Governor's work will meet the support of the colored people in the interest of abiding by sentiment in such matters as well as the laws. We publish in this issue an interesting article on Prof John Wesley Hoffman, Ph.D, who has taken high rank as a scientist. We have as a race, produced many orators and writers of ability, but in the domain of science our achievements have not been so numerous or pronounced. For this reason it gives us special pride to introduce to our readers in this sketch a young man who has won a name in the scientific world. Some years ago Prof. Hoffman attracted marked attention by contributing to the field of agriculture a new variety of strawberry which is known as the Hoffman Improved Seedling Strawberry, a variety which is now generally cultivated. Being still a young man, industrious, ambitious in his chosen profession, and studious we predict for Prof. Hoffman a useful and enviable career. Dr. W. H. Furniss, one of the best known colored men of Indianapolis, who is consul at Bahia, Brazil, is considered by the State department one of the most efficient consuls the government has. His handwriting resembles copper-plate in its perfection. It is understood here that when his term as consul expires he will locate in Bahia in the practice of medicine. The above bit of interesting information appeared in the Indianapolis Sentinel of last Wednesday in its Washington notes. It is gratifying to all here to know that Dr. Furniss is filling his post with credit. George L. Knox has been invited to go to Anderson to take part in a debate in March, definite time being settled on later. Subject: 'Resolved that the American Negro has undergone more hardship at the hands of the white men in America than the American Indian.' The church in that city under Rev. William Z. Thomas desires to raise $1200 on that occasion. Mr. Knox has consented to take part in the debate. Governor Durbin's message to the legislative body of Indians, is a comprehensive document, dealing with the greater concerns of the state and the questions now uppermost in the public mind. His recommendations are those of a discerning official who has studied well the needs of the state, and without doubt will largely be subjects of legislative action, owing to their importance. Rev. J. T. Carpenter, head of the St Louis division of the True Reformers, was in the city a few days last week in the interest of the order Indianapolis is taking considerable interest in the organization, owing to its brilliant work in this and other communities. It bids fair to be here for good in this locality. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D. Thomas' barbershop, 242 East Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. WHEN THE NEGRO WAKES UP. There comes to my mind a story that was told. It happened, so they say, in dark days of old, When human hearts bled and stalwart shoulders bowed 'Neath the bondage and suffering that was allowed. 'Twas an advertisement, a picture on the wall. A Negro boy asleep on a cotton bale, that's all; But Jeff Davis, gazing upon it, said he. The years have past, and time has changed; Even you and me, the fetters and the chains Of bondage are gone; the black man is free; He's been sleeping, it is true, but don't you see He's waking up and his power is felt far and near? He who was once master is trembling with fear, For he knows there'll come a day that he shall see When the Negro wakes up what a time there'll be. —MINERVA A. ANDERSON 1025 John St., Cincinnati, Ohio. TAYLOR'S NEW CANTATA England's Famous Colored Composer Produces Another Musical Play. One of the most important of recent English choral works is the cantata "Meg Blane," by the African composer, Coleridge Taylor, which was given at the Sheffield festival. The critic of the London Daily News:— The most interesting feature of the concert was the first performance of Coleridge Taylor's new "Rhapsody," or as most people would call it, cantata. "Meg Blane" is, of course, set to the late Robert Buchanan's poem, which affords a vivid description of a shipwreck in a storm at sea. The subject seems especially to appeal to Coleridge Taylor, the more especially as altogether apart from the important work given to the chorus, it likewise has afforded him an opportunity for the skillful use of the orchestra. The orchestration is, in fact, in some parts more important than in any of his previous compositions. Another feature, by no means an uncommon one with this clever South African composer, is his economy of thematic material. Indeed one theme which has rightly been called the "Motto," permeates the work almost throughout, and it is treated in wonderfully varied and diversified fashion. Doubtless in order to give some relief to the choral portions, a mezzo-soprano solist is occasionally employed. As the MR. S. COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, England's Wonderful Musician. music opens the drums sustain the dominant pedal, which extends over the first 75 bars, and accentuates the storm in the orchestra; although the prologue, "Lord, hearken to me, save all poor souls at sea," starts with a mezzo soprano solo, which is continued until the descrip tive portion proper of the cantata commences at the line "Black was the oozy lift, black were the sea and land." Here the composer fairly rises to the situation, and without exceptional sensationalism, the description of the storm the wreck, and the unavailing rockets which are shot off, is wonderfully effective in its realism. The choral description is interrupted by a prayer, "Ah, God, put out Thy hand," started by the mezzo-soprano soloist, and in the course of which we hear the Motto theme in novel form. But the chorus soon takes up the work, until at the lines "Now faintlier blew the wind," there is a change, the music, at any rate at first, being more placid. As the narrative is resumed of the launching of the boat, and of Meg Blane's ga lant though ineffectual act the music again becomes realistic until we arrive at the epilog, the musical material of which is chiefly drawn from the prolog, although the treatment is very different. In this epilog the chorus are divided into eight parts. The work is comparatively short, but it is beyond question one of the most effective which the young composer has yet given us. Coloridge Taylor was present to conduct in person, and had a hearty reception. The solos were taken by Madame Kirkby Lunn, while the chorus revealed in the fine descriptive music and sang with thorough understanding of the composer's intentions and with telling dramatic effect. In the passionate prolog, Madame Kirkby Lunn sang very finely indeed "Meg Blane" created a very favorable impression the composer being repeatedly cheered and recalled at the close Pertinent, Pithy Pickings. Mineola, Tex., Special—Mrs. Pearl Garrett is very sick. There are a few persons who have cotton to pick and are paying 753 per hundred. S. White arrived from Pittsburgh on the 10th. Henry Anderson is much improved after an extended illness. Mr. Clarence Ross, Louisiana, Mo. The accompanying cut is a true likeness of Clarence Ross, who is a self-made young man. He was born Sept. 1, 1876, and at the age of 11 years entered the employ of E. A. Parks, Sr., proprietor of the Parks Music House, as erand boy. Being a natural musical genius, he took to the piano, and by earnest endeavor and sturdy application, he has [Picture of a young man] developed his talents and is at present recognized as one of Louisiana's leading colored musicians. As he has been associated with and enjoyed the environment of a high class of music and musicians, he has developed a taste for the classic music, and while capable of playing the proverbial "rag time," he prefers playing a higher grade. In addition to his accomplishments as a musician, he enjoys the distinction of being the stage manager, electrician and bill poster of the Parks Opera House, and has a wide circle of acquaintances and friends among the dramatic professionals, both white and colored. He has been connected with the Parks Music House and Parks Opera House for the past fifteen years, and enjoys the confidence of his employer, whom he has faithfully served for that length of time. Clarence is a good example of what energy, coupled with ability, may do for one of our race, and is worthy of emulation by the colored boys now growing up. Gone To Join the Angles. Jacksonville, Ill., Special.—Miss Anca Harrison died at the home of her parents on Saturday, Jan. 3, of consumption. It was a great shock to all of her friends as she was a grand woman and beloved by all. She leaves a mother, brothers and sisters to mourn her departure, of which we all extend our heartfelt sympathy. The funeral was conducted by Rev. H. H. Demit from Mt. Emery Baptist church, of which the deceased was a faithful member. The members of the Sunday-school, teachers and classmates turned out to show their respect to the remains. Lovely flowers were provided for by the school. The choir furnished excellent music, with Mrs. Susan Dealy at the organ. The general agent of The Freeman has been our city guest for two weeks. He left wishing us a prosperous new year. Do not forget the Black and Tan's ball Thursday night. Charles Berry and family are comfortably located at 522 N. Sandy street. The Household of Ruth installed their officers for the ensuing term Wednesday evening. The Colored Woman's club met with Mrs. Mary Clark on Marion street Wednesday evening. The blustering weather kept a great many members at home. When you come to our city do not forget to call on P. F. Dealy on North Main street for a game of pool and a tonsorial indulgence. Thos. Cheek is still at the old stand with his wine and liquors. The Busy Bee society met in regular business meeting with a large number present. After the order of business came the election of officers for the next three months which resulted as follows: President, Mrs P. Moore: vice president, Mrs. L. Lafayette; secretary, Miss S. Hurrel; trees, Miss S. Hayden; journalist, L Lhsley, critic, George Smith; organist, Miss P. Kirk; chaplain, E. Hayden; librarian, Miss A. Ford. The Bees are doing all they can for the church, and last Monday evening presented the church a fine range, a much needed article, for which the church is very grateful. Next Monday evening there will be a very interesting program rendered. All are invited to be present and bring a friend and help us in the work we have undertaken. Look out for the "Mysterious Auction" in the near future to be given by the Busy Bees. Our Christmas programs were excellent at both of the churches. The decorations at Mount Emory were exquisite. Great credit is given to Mrs. Ida McCree and Prof Edwin C. Stewart. Mrs Mattle Shower was called home on account of the serious illness of her mother and sister. The colored Republican club met in their den and some very important business referred to. When in need of a shave, hair cut or shambo call on Chas. Berry and Parrish. Mrs M. Burton died at her home on East Anna street of heart failure. She was a member of the A. M. E. church, where her funeral was conducted by Rev. Moore Miss Addie Cook and Mr. Charles Moore both of this city, were married Christmas eve at the residence of her sister, Mrs F. Strong, in Arnett Place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. H. Dewitt. Little Miss Julia Berry is a sufferer from a bad cold. The Southeastern Passenger Association, comprising all the railway lines south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi rivers has granted a rate of one and one third fare for the Tuskegee Negro Conference to be held at Tuskegee, Ala., February 18 and 19. This Tuskegee Negro Conference has grown year by year, increasing in interest and influence. Those who would study the problem of the crop lien system and the conditions under which most of the Negro farmers of the South live, can find a valuable opportunity for such study at Tuskegee. A cordial invitation is extended to them for participation in conference session next month. Persons desiring further information can address Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. DYSPEPSIA OF WOMEN. Mary Mrs. E. B. Bradshaw, of Guthrie, Okla., cured of a severe case by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A great many women suffer with a form of indigestion or dyspepsia which does not seem to yield to ordinary medical treatment. While the symptoms seem to be similar to those of ordinary indigestion, yet the medicines universally prescribed do not seem to restore the patient's normal condition. Mrs. Pinkham claims that there is a kind of dyspepsia that is caused by derangement of the female organ, and which, while it causes disturbance similar to ordinary indigestion, cannot be relieved without a medicine which not only acts as a stomach tonic, but has peculiar uterine-tonic effects as well. Thousands of testimonial letters prove beyond question that nothing will relieve this distressing condition so surely as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It always works in harmony with the female system. Mrs. Pinkham advises sick women free. Address Lynn, Mass. News Items from Yazoo City Yazoo City, Miss.. Special.-Everybody is busy. Our hustling doctor, L. T. Miller, has opened a drug store with Dr. Winston of Natchez as druggist. We will show our race pride by patronizing him. Miss Annie D. Oakes, a teacher of the Magnolia Industrial College, returned to resume her work after a pleasant stay among friends and relatives. Miss Lucy Hudson and Miss Dellia Harper returned home after spending a pleasant while with Mrs. L. H. Daniel. Call again; you make the boys smile. Special from the Windy City. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Speaking of sports, Mr. Glivedam Jones is one of our successful rollers of Chicago Since his trip, a few years ago, to England. Chicago has about 43 500 population of colored people. The majority of them are waiters, porters, bootblacks, servants and stockyard helpers. They can do other work, but the white people close their store doors on them. There is in Chicago about thirty Negro lawyers and thirty-three Negro physicians, but with rare exceptions these mingle only with and find work among their people. The Christmas edition of the Indianapolis Freeman, surpasses anything previously attempted by the manager, Mr. E. C. K ox. The paper shows conclusively that the Negro is capable of running a newspaper. The mechanical make-up of the paper surpassed most of the dailies and metropolitan magazines. The matter contained in the paper was from the pen of the ablest colored men in the land and was timely. Long live The Freeman and its manager. The Freeman is only fifteen years old and has now out run all other Negro journals. —The Record, Springfield, Ill. The Christmas edition of the "Indianapolis Freeman" surpassed anything we have ever seen in Negro journalism. —The True Reformer, Littleton, N. C. ROCKWOOD, TENN. Jan. 8, '03. EDITOR FREEMAN: I think the holiday number of The Freeman a gem in neatness, and its mechanical make-up surpasses anything we have seen in Negro journalism in recent years. Every Afro-American should have seen it. The Freeman easily takes rank as the leading Negro journal in the United States, its critics and detractors to the contrary notwithstanding. What would the leaders of the race do without it? But many of our leaders will not read Negro journals unless their cuts adorn its front pages. These are only leaders who answer the call of the races when there is something in it for themselves. God bless The Freeman. Your. E M ARGYLE. Pastor A. M. E Zion Church. The Freeman in Washington. D.C. Copies of The Freeman can be found at the Metropolitan store and news depot 1501 M. st. N. W. $8 A D Y easily made handling our line. Special offer closes in ten days. Write to-day. Box 570 Louisville, Ky. FARM&HOME. The poultry business is just now coming under the influence of the same conditions which have so radically revolutionized the meat industry in the last twenty-five years. Cold storage and refrigerator transportations are opening possibilities in poultry production and distribution that will tremendously increase the importance of the industry in the next decade. Under old conditions, poultry consumed in any section of the country was of local production, as chickens bear long live shipment but poorly. With the application of refrigeration will come a change, both in production and distribution. Production, instead of being confined to localities in ready touch with markets will concentrate in the districts where poultry can be produced most cheaply. In other words the centre of production, as in the case of beef, will be near the grain fields and especially in the corn belt. Another charge will be in the direction of production on a large scale instead of chicken raising as a mere incident to farming. In the past chickens have either been shipped alive to market centers, to be killed just before being offered to the consumer or killed on the farm and shipped to the commission man for immediate disposition. From an economic standpoint either method is wasteful. The by products in the shape of feathers and offal are practically wasted. Chicken slaughter on a large scale is already practised at Western points like Chicago, Omaha and Kansas City, where Armour, Swift and other great packers are engaging in the business, with their wealth of money experience and facilities for distribution. On the scale on which these operations are conducted, the chances of economy in utilizing of by products are so great that these operators can offer prices for chickens which cannot be met by local buyers or commission shippers and this class of poutry handlers are destined to pass out of existence, just as the local butcher passed away and for the same reason—inability of the small operator to equal the large in economies of production. These big concerns have regular routes over which chicken cars are run at stated intervals, gathering up fowls from local buyers. The slaughter is continuous, without regard to immediate market demands, the surplus being stored in refrigeration to be drawn against at those seasons when the supply of live fowls is small. This tends to equalize conditions throughout the whole year, avoiding the succeeding periods of glut and scarcity that alternately follow each other under old conditions. This new branch of the packing business will furnish, as in the case of cattle, a steady market for all grades of poultry in any quantity and at all times and the result will be that poultry raiding in the middle Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys will be carried on, on such scale as to make "Chicago" chicken as well as "Chicago" beef in the dietary of America and Europe. Study the Soils. An interesting study for farmers and their boys these indoor days would be that portion of geology that describes the formation of our soils. Very few of us understand what the different soils are composed of or how they came to locations where they are found. The bottom lands we know are composed largely of the soil that is washed from the hills and uplands and is made up of decayed vegetable matter. This is also true of the lower Mississippi lands. But where did the clay loam soil, on which this vegetable matter was produced come from? Geologists tell us that clay is the result of the decomposition of the rocks that have been thrown up into mountain ranges by the vast pressure within the earth. The rain, frost, sunshine and other forces continually at work through ages upon ages, have produced the wondrous results we see about us, in the many different kinds of soils, gravels, sands and loams. The study of glaciers explains how soils are fo med and how they are distributed and is exceedingly interesting to all, especially those who till the ground. Our State geological reports, some of which can be had for the asking, give much attention to these subjects and should be more generally distributed in the farming districts. Economy of Shelter. By actual experiment it has been THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. demonstrated that the saving of food by means of good shelter is equal to the cost of the shelter in a short time. Pigs when provided with good shelter and warm quarters (by experiment made, fattened on much less food than was required to keep the unprotected animals alive. The comparison is an important one. In the first place the animals not properly provided with suitable accommodations, not gaining in weight at all, really destroyed or wasted all that had been provided them for the food was converted into heat in order to give the animals protection that should have been furnished with boards and shingles. In the one sense it might be asked whether feeding an animal on the products of the farm, which require labor in order to be produced, is cheaper than the shelter which, when once erected lasts for a number of years and does service for successive seasons. The quality of the shelter is as important as the quality of the feed. A pig occasionally on a mass of bulky provender containing but little nutrition, certainly is not expected to do as well as one that receives a plentiful supply of all that is needed to promote growth, health and condition and neither should it be expected that a shelter which allows the cold to enter or the water to leak in can properly protect the animal against the rigors of winter and the moisture of early spring. Good warm, dry quarters lessen the quantity of food required for bodily heat, and should any surplus food, above that required for warmth be fed it will be converted by the animal into healthy growth and add so much actual value to itself, but if the shelter is such that the animal is compelled to depend upon the food for heat, the food so fed is a loss and an expense. Nor is it in the winter only that shelter should be provided. All seasons have their disadvantages in that respect. Warmth in winter and sufficient ventilation in the summer should be allowed. In fact, the comfort of the animals should be considered. In feeding an animal, the object is profit and every advantage must be taken if the profit is to be increased. Mange Among Horses. The following facts concerning mange or Texas itch among horses are given by R. A Craig, the veterinarian, and issued as a bulletin by Purdue University experiment station: This is a disease of horses corresponding to scab among sheep. It has been reported occasionally during the past year from various parts of the State. The majority of these reports have shown the disease to be in the Western horses recently brought to the State and in natives that have contracted the disease from them. The disease is due to a small parasite or itch mite that affects horses only and is spread by the animals coming in contact or by being placed in stables where affected animals have been or from using harness and blankets that have been used on diseased animals. The earliest symptom is the intense itching as shown by the animal rubbing against trees, fences, sides of the stall or biting the part Blanketing the animal increases the irritation. The affection usually begins with some small patch and gradually extends over the body. If the skin be examined carefully it will be found to be redened; there will be numerous small elevations like pimples and the hairs will show matting. Cruists form, the hair falls out leaving large dry patches. In extensive infection, the skin becomes thickened and markedly rigid. The animals loose flesh and become generally debilitated and some may die The disease responds to treatment very promptly. Strong solutions of any of the sheep dipes, especially the creolin like or coal tar preparations, as zeno leum or chioronapholeum or tobacco extracts will soon arrest it. The washing should be thorough and repeated once a week until well. The harness, stalls, etc., will need be washed with a similar solution to prevent reinfection This is one of the diseases that shuld be reported to the state veterinarian, Dr. A. W Bitting, Lafayette, Ind, so that quarantine measures will be enforced when the owner does not exercise proper care. FARM NOTES When farmers are busy in the spring they are liable to neglect many matters which deserve their attention. Now is the opportunity for getting the imple ZOMODONE. THE NEWEST AND MOST RAPID HAIR GROWER IN EXISTENCE. Makes the Hair grow with lightning-like rapidity. No waiting for results. ZOMODONE prevents Falling Hair, Grey Hair, Brittle Hair, Curly Hair, Harsh Hair, and Sourf. Cures Dandruff, Itch, Tetter, Eczema, and Ring-Worm. No more Bald Heads, Scanty Partings, Splitting Ends, and Bald Temples. ZOMODONE grows long, luxuriant, soft, fine, silky Hair. Makes the Hair grow down to and below the waist line in most every instance in which it is used. ZOMODONE is a direct Hair food, and softens and lengthens the Hair, so that it can be arranged in any style desired. Not a fraud or a fake, to get your money, but an honest remedy, tried and true. ZOMODONE acts quickly; results are seen at once. If you want Hair down to your waist, send in your order right now—do not delay. No free samples sent; a sample is not sufficient to do good. Price. 50c., or 3 bottles (a complete treatment) for $1.00, or will send four complete treatments for $3.00. AGENTS WANTED. Everything is in favor of the Agent. LIBERAL CREDIT EXTENDED. This is an unprecedented chance to make money. Write quick for territory and particulars. Address THE HELEN MARTIN TOILET CO., 910 E. Leigh St., Richmond, Va. ments in order and sharpening the tools. The grindstone is a valuable adjunct to good farming if thorough work is desired. The goose l. a forager and grazer and even alongside of the sheep will utilize all kinds of grass very closely and will assist poor land to earn a dividend. Geese can be kept in large flocks profitably, so that "specialty farming" in this line may be conducted on quite a large scale. They may be grown for less per pound than almost any other meat on the farm. Irish potatoes in the cellar should be covered with carpet and boards. Light and air spoil their eating qualities. Sweet potatoes are handy to have around during the winter and spring months, but they will not keep during the winter in the cellar. They must be kept in a room where there is fire enough to keep out dampness and where there is no danger of freezing. Any farmer can try the experiment of innoculating the soil with the necessary bacteria for promoting the growth of a crop. Should the soil seem unadapted to clover it will be found of advantag to procure a few bushes or earth from a field upon which grew a luxuriant crop of clover, broadcasting the earth over the field and seeding to clover, the possibility being that a good stand of clover will be obtained Ground intended for onions should be plowed as early as the weather will permit, as the onion crop is the first to go in. One method of producing onions is to sow the seeds in hotbeds and transplant the small bulbs later. The seeds may be sown in the hotbeds in January or February. By thus growing them there is a saving of time and less difficulty with weeds. If preferred the onion sets may be procured of seedsmen. Leslie's Monthly for January lauds Missouri as the paradise of the American hen. Last year the Missouri farmers got up early to harvest their corn wheat, oats, timothy seed, clover seed, cane seed, millet seed, tobacco, broom corn, hay and grain, but work as they would the Missouri hen worked faster. At the end of the year the farmer's books showed that the sale of poultry and eggs ran $17 000 ahead of all the other farm products of the State combined All kinds of early crops that are to be grown from seed in the spring may be hastened by starting them in a hot bed. Some may then be transferred to cold frames, such as lettuce and cabbage. For the family garden such work will not be laborious if attention is now given the early crops. The advantage of having all kinds of vegetables early are that they will escape the dry season to a certain extent and may be followed by later crops. Peas may be seeded in the open ground quite early, if the ground is warm. If young trees are received from the nurseryman be careful and not expose the roots to the action of dry winds. As many insects and diseases may be distributed from nurseries, all trees should be very carefully examined, no matter how young they may be. When setting them out prepare the land well, and give the roots plenty of room. Use no manure, but place the top soil next the roots. Shorten back the tops, so as to be able to shape the trees in the future and also for the purpose of providing more nourishment at the start. It is possible now to send 100 pounds of freight half way around the world for the small sum of 40 cents. We used to get that much for hauling the same amount by team a distance of fifty miles. Varieties of peaches which will stand a temperature of 20 degrees below zero are being successfully grown in many parts of the country where heretofore peach growing has been considered impossible. The twin evangelists of agriculture always working and blessing the waste places of the country are blue grass and white clover, ever creeping by way- side and highway, uninvited and always welcome. Old black walnut stumps are being dug up all over the west for use in the manufacture of gun stocks, the stumps in some cases bringing more money than the tree which grew upon them did fifty years ago. For some years there has been a craze Actual Results from Baldness After Only 4 Weeks* Use of ZOMODONE. Some Opinions Voiced on the Holiday Number..... Your Christmas issue was received in due time and in good order. The first day's sale was about forty-two, and ever since it has sold like good whisky at Christmas time. Allow me to extend my sincere compliments upon your holiday issue. My expectations were great, but the reality far exceeds even my greatest expectations —The Afro-American News Office, 3104 State street, Chicago, Ill. The Christmas number of The Freeman was a 20 page edition, brimful of good reading matter and a perfect gem in mechanical production —The American Baptist, Louisville, Ky. richly deserve; among the many those of the Indianapolis Freeman and the Topeka Plaindealer were especially noticeable for their excellent articles and make-up. The Rising Son of Kansas City, The Bystander of Des Moines and the Utah Plaindealer also got on good holiday editions characteristic of Western push and enterprise —Omaha Enterprise. A lot of coloed papers wasted a great deal of printers' ink, book paper and probably some money. In a vain effort to issue what they termed "our holiday number, price 10 cents," but we must We have received the double-column, 20 page Christmas number of the Indianapolis Freeman. It is pretty well full of dining room stuff, with a sprinkling of education, business and religion here and there. The mechanical work is a model. The whole combination makes up a holiday newspaper worthy a place in any file — Dallas Express. T hristmas number of the Indianapolis Freeman was a rich price of journalism. Editor Knox is keeping abreast with the times and is giving the race a paper that should be liberally encouraged — Victoria, Tex. The Freeman, published at Indianapolis, Indiana, with its Christmas number, is one of the best weekly souvenir editions it has been our good fortune to see. It is replate with the portraits of some of the leading colored theater performers and other professional men and women of the present age The Freeman's Christmas number is an evidence of these prosperous times. We send it to the head of the class.—The Western (Col) Enterprista. The Christmas Edition of The Eagle of Los Angeles, Cal, and The Freeman of Indianapolis, Ind, are brin full of interesting reading. The illustrations are fine and the general make up first class. The Freeman is specially interesting, the articles and write up takes in whole the country and is in keeping with its able and progressive management Long life and prosperity to our able conferees.—News-Enterprise, Shreveport, La. The Indianapolis Freeman's holiday number reached our office this week. It is a beauty, a twenty page edition, on good paper illustrated with cuts of different colleges and foremost men and women. It is up to its former holiday edition and merits the unstinted commendations of all race lovers. It is easily the peer of any journal published by our race. Brother Cooper, we in Iowa, with thousands of your readers, congratulate you on producing such an edition.—Iowa State, Bystander. Several of our exchanges published special Christmas editions. Our space forbids giving them the credit they so or fad for the an all red shorts, and this, too, in spite of the fact that the prize winning animals at the big shows have quite generally been of some other color, mostly roan. The color fad is sometimes carried to an extreme. The close of the year 1902 sees more hogs in sight than ever before and a more active demand for their product at higher prices than the hog raisers have known for many years. Coupled with this condition of things is an almost entire absence of epidemic diseases among the herds. A very common mistake in the planting of groves of timber around the prairie farm homestead is to have the belt of timber too narrow and too near the premises. In such a case it operates to catch the drifting snows and becomes almost a nuisance. This might be entirely prevented by planting another row or two of trees out away from the grove at a distance of fifteen or twenty rods. Some of our most successful feeders are coming to the conclusion that a steer may be more economically and profitably fed by mixing his grain ration with his roughage, the claim being made with reason that this manner of feeding secures a more thorough and perfect mastication and assimilation of the ration. This fact has been brought prominently forward by the few men who have fed a ration of silage to their beef cattle. richly deserve; but among the many those of the Indianapolis Freeman and the Topeka Plaindealer were especially noticeable for their excellent articles and make-up. The Rising Son of Kansas City, The Bystander of Des Moines and the Utah Plaindealer also got out good holiday editions characteristic of Western push and enterprise—Omaha Enterprise. A lot of coloured papers wasted, a great deal of printers' ink, book paper and probably some money, in a vain effort to issue what they termed "our holiday number, price 10 cents," but we must take off our hat to our confere, the Indianapolis. Freeman, whose management has done creditable work in getting out a real holiday number, with several readable articles. In our time we have seen a few real interesting special numbers of colored papers, with from 16 to 40 pages, among which might be mentioned the Easter numbers of the Denver Statesman and Omaha Enterprise, the Ascension Day and Masonio numbers of the St Joseph Mirror, the enterprise of the Florida Sentinel and the several holiday numbers of The Freeman. Briefly, The Freeman does itself proud in every instance.—Ir dianapolis, World. + The holiday issue of The Freeman, the leading publication in the country devoted to the interests of the colored race, is highly creditable to the enterprising spirit of its publisher, George L. Knox. Mr Knox's life history reads like a romance, with its varying pages of tragedy and pathos with the closing years of the hero crowned with the blessings of home and happiness. He began life a Southern slave. When the storm of civil strife broke over the land in 1861, being a laden in his teens, he ran away from his master, and hiding in swamps by day and traveling through woods by night, now and then sheltered and helped along by some one of his race, he made his way to the union lines where he joined the army. After about two years he came north to Indiana. His experiences in this state were eventful enough during his first years here. Coming to Indianapolis he soon built up a fine business as a barber, his quiet and gentlemanly demeanor gaining for him friends among all classes. For years he has conducted the leading torsorial establishments in Indianapolis, the Denison shaving parlor being one of the best to be found anywhere. Some twelve years ago Mr. Knox purchased The Freeman, and at once put sufficient capital into the enterprise to make it the leading, most widely circulated and most influential journal in America devoted exclusively to colored race interest. The last issue is profusely illustrated and filled with interesting matter covering a great variety of subjects. Mr Knox as a man and a citizen, well deserves the success that has attended his efforts — Indianapolis, Independent. The wet season of 1902 has given a great impetus to drainage schemes of all sorts and kinds. Many of the wet counties of the west are conducting large drainage enterprises involving the expenditure of thousands of dollars to provide ample and permanent outlets for the surplus water of their wet areas, while thousands of men are preparing to tile large tracts of farm lands which such a season as the past has rendered entirely unproductive. 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With a grasp of her hand she gives you a coil of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunithes the separated, makes peace or wife will never become angry or heart forsake you. But will love you better and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say, "Yes, we believe the a Godsend to our city; my husband and I had been separated over a year and jus think since I called in this day, he returned to the city and he loved young lady says: "The one loved refused to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excell her advice on less losses. Business, family and causes speedy marriage with the separated cannes speedy marriage with the heavenly gift. If you are painful or alling, think you have withered to go to see her. She spent eight years in the city, and she has 34 states doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, 9th chap, 33d ver: "If this man is not of God he could do nothing." Three parlors so arraigned that you meet no friends nor strangers: everything confidential. Owing to such crowds you may call night 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 husband and the way he would throw away his time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has become a loving husband; and they he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in his strenuous effort a home. Tongue can not praise her too high! A LADY of New Iberia, La. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 17, 1902. 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She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one can dictate. Tell you every incident of your past and present life and put you on the road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions. I love had gone I knew not where and I returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame.—I feel it my duty, do this for you are all you advertise. Just think my usband and I have been separated 2 years; I called on you in September and in a week's time I came to you and in another I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are heart broken by family troubles, love affairs and bad luck until it seem that life is a blank, call or write to this dear lady, she will do you good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of your children. God will give her. She will make her glad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soul searching letters, tells you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. N.B.—Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. 608 N. West Street, cor. Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND., MADAME MONAIRDE-MOORE. Settlers Homeseekers Half Rates. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month and to including April 21st, 1968, the Mobile & Ohio railroad will sell one way settlers tickets to oxtons south, southeast and southwest in addition to John M. Bell's first-class one way tickets #10. On the same days Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold to same territory strate of one fare per $200 for the round trip. Ask your nearest Agnes or John M. Bell's A.G.P.A.M. & R. R., St. Louis, Mo., for further particulars. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of the Freeman can be found every Saturday at Johnson Bros.' shaving parlor, 101 Malvern avenue; Henry F. Foster general agent, 36 Aspen street. Copies of the Freeman can be secured from H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Cincinnati, O. The Freeman papers can be found every Saturday at Lon. Washington's restaurant and lunch-room, 5528 Lakes avenue, Chicago, Ill.; phone 1154, Isaac Toulbert, News Agent. THE GRAND FOUNTAIN OF THE UNITED ORDER OF TRUE REFORMERS is the leading colored Fraternal Society of the United States. It was organized January 18 by William H. Browne and chartered in April 1883 under the laws of the State of Virginia with headquarters at Richmond, Va. Its membership is both male and female and consists of all persons of good health from fourteen to sixty years of age. Its membership of 60,000 is divided into Fountains and Circles. It pays sick benefits from $1.50 to $2.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.50 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID. Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS. may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not requiring fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi annual tax of forty cents paid in January and June are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits may mountain may be organized in any locality on application toaster, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. or training of the young and their development in third there has been formed a Children's Department known to children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department seek benefits from $1.00 to twenty five cents per week and $0.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. ing to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount the payment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the numbers of this degree are devided into Circles and pay to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years of age paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $15.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities where the monthly dues are paid in January and July of each year. This paid fee is from $1.50 to $25.00, which will be paid to $25.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to Rev. W. L. T. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Fountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and dues according to the following tables: CLASS "B" TABLE AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Value of Certificate after 1 yr. Annual Dues. Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 2 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 40 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 60 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 AGES. Joining Fee. Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate after 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 2 50 $ 200 00 $ 100 00 $ 4 75 $ 1 20 25 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 8 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 85 to 40 8 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 48 85 to 45 8 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 48 45 to 50 8 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 00 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 66 58 to 60 4 25 65 00 83 00 7 60 1 90 CLASS "E." TABLE. Joining Fee $ 5 00 $ 2 5 $ 5 50 $ 7 75 $ 6 00 $ 6 25 $ 6 50 Value of Certificate after 1 yr $ 500 00 $ 500 00 $ 500 00 $ 500 00 $ 450 00 $ 400 00 $ 350 00 Value of Certificate before 1 yr $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 250 00 $ 925 00 $ 200 00 $ 175 00 Annual Dues $ 9 50 $ 9 50 $ 9 50 $ 10 40 $ 10 40 $ 11 40 $ 11 40 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 60 25 to 80 $ 2 25 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 40 80 to 85 $ 5 50 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 40 85 to 40 $ 7 75 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 10 40 $ 2 60 40 to 45 $ 6 00 $ 450 00 $ 225 00 $ 10 40 $ 2 60 45 to 50 $ 6 25 $ 400 00 $ 200 00 $ 11 40 $ 2 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 $ 850 00 $ 175 00 $ 11 40 $ 2 85 CLASS "M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 13 00 1000 00 22 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountsins and Rosebuds of the organization we regain of the organization is simple and its cost within the needs to $350 the same is made by the organization in whi AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 80 $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 $ 5 25 80 to 85 12 00 1000 00 22 00 5 50 85 to 40 12 00 900 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regina of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all costing from 10 cents to $50 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK. there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter the Grand Fountain United Order of Trust Reformers bank commenced business April 3rd, 1880, and from that date inwardly invested in business. Its assets amounted to $0.00. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited to business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,858.00 and enacted amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Raleigh on all checks presented while the majority of our clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. H. In March 1888, there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a charter to the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, capital stock $100,000.00. The bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, and from that time down to the pre-cent has steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital of $100,000.00. The Savings Bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,888.00, and the volume of business transacted amounts to $69,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were using script and clearing house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. Hill, Cashier. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT State Department has charge of all the real property in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings, hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 10 persons is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts Jr. for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second Street, AMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 11th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a motorized by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars or accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mayor. It has in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, D. C.; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and stores at Richmond, Va. was opened April 26, 1918, men, run three delivery wagons, and during the festivals. The other stores have been established since and have the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jond street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $225,221,651, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. The department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Taylor is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, Va.; Washington, D. C.; Marchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. Of these stores, at Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs a force of thirteen men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first year did $0.000 worth of business be equally as prosperous. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. J. Jordan headquarters at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed on the plans and recommendations made by Rev. W. L. Taylor, its President. THE REFORMER PRINTING DEPARTMENT Journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading rition price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The o-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print a poster 12 by 62 inches. Fine job work of every class at lowest prices, Mr. E. W. Brown is Editor and Bond street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and issues a weekly journal, THE REFORMER, which has a circulation of 12,000. This paper is published in the interest of the race, and discusses the leading questions of the day. The subscription price is $1 per year, or 60 per single copy. The office is equipped with a modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a vintage 1920s typewriter by 80 min. to a very classy and descriptive is made a specialty at interest. Mr. E. W. Brown is Essex, and the manager office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited and agents were hired. OLD FOLKS' HOME 1883, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formative kw homes for the benefit of the old and deprived men, the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6341 Richmond, Va, on the historic "James" has been purchased, esapeake and Ohio Rail-runs through the farm and a Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the huts in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Rid district Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of fully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests thankfully received. Mr T. W. Taylor is chief in chasers at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. In September 1883, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formation and establishment of Old Folks' Homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid members of the race. Since that time the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6341 acres, located six miles from Richmond, Va, on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of $44,400. The Cheapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station on it. Adjoining this farm is Westampton Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the south in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westampton Electric Railroad, which is the only station on the Co. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequeaths of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second Street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURREZ 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. REV, W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER RACE CLEANINGS REFORMERS It was organised January the laws of the State of is both male and female years of age. Its mem- sick benefits from $1.50 0. Benefits, $714,378.75. Cures W A Simple Home Treatm Full Streng SENT F By Augustus M. Hodges (B. Square)--Author of "Fred Jackson Vow," "Maid and Mistress." "Twos Not to Be," "A Step Mother's Story," "What Happened to Scott." Ect. The Southern Federation of Women's Club, which embraces all Clubs composed of colored women, will hold its annual gathering in New Orleans Dec 29 and 30, next. Mrs. Booker T, Washington, the president has sent out a circular letter urging a large and enthusiastic attendance. Colored citizens of Pine Bluff, Ark, have organized a new bank. J. N. Donoho is the leader in the move. Colored banks are becoming quite numerous throughout the country and all are reported to be successful and well conducted. A. C. Hutcherson, a prominent railroad man of this city, who was president of the Morgan Louisiana and Texas Railroad and Steamship Company, died Sunday, the 7th inst. He left his fortune to his twosisters, a few friends and the medical department of the Tulane University. Among those thus favored was his house servant, Mr. Jane Gaines colored, who receives $10,000. The Liberian Construction and Improvement Company is a corporation by colored men, formed to do business Liberia, Africa, the Negro Republic. It was incorporated under the laws of Three Men and CHAPTER IX. FAREWELL PRAYER: "Twas the night before Christmas," in the year of our Lord, 1897. The time a little, after sunset, what they call in the Soutbland 'candle light,' that Uncle Tom' Tatum rushed in his log cabin, where' Jerry and Ella Stratton were stopping. His face bore an excited and frightened look; his eyes protruded from his head; his nostrils expanded; his lips turned gray; his whole body shook with fear. It was several minutes before he could speak. He at last spoke: "Mister Stratton an' Mist Eller, fo' de Lawd sake; yes fo' hebben sake! please ter go' way; please ter leave my house; please don't git her ole man inter trubble; please don't git me kill; please——" "What in the thunder's the matter with you Uncle Tom? Are you drunk or crazy?" "Iee nuther drunk nor crazy, but I wants ter tell yo' all deys comin' to lynch yo' after Christmusm ef yey finds yo' all here, an' dy may lynch me too, so please leave my house ter once. Tee sorry—mighty sorry, but I can't hope it." "What are you talking about, Uncle Tom?" asked the woman. "Why Missie yo' see its dis way: de white talks down here don't like ter see yo' whiteh wid er black man. Taint right (less more dey don't think it is right). Dey don't like Mistar Stratum an' deys comin' ter lynch him, less more, burn him up, less him an' yo' gits out of ther place ter once, or less more ther day after Christmus; so fer my sake please git out." During this pleading the old man fell upon his knees, "Ef you' don't git out I must; but if I does I'll loose all of my property." Uncle Tom's "property," outside of the two room log cabin, which was built upon rented land, was an old bed, two broken chairs, an ax, a hoe, two spades, five plates, two cups, two knives and forks, one pot, one skillet, a sheep's gray home spun Sunday suit and a side of bacon; but they were his, and he did not want to loose them; and had also resolved not to lose his life protecting or harboring a stranger from the North upon whose head was the wrath and righteous (?) indignation of the "best white citizens of the community." Jerry and Ella looked at each other while Uncle Tom walked up and down the floor in an excited manner Stratton was the first to speak: "Now see here, Uncle Tom, we can't leave here for three or four days, at least before Christmas, so we will buy you out and pay cash. How much do you want for everything in the place you can not carry away; everything but your personal property? That is to say, to make it plaio, what will you take for everything you cannot carry in a bag on your back, and what you can replace new with money?" "Well," said the old man, after several minutes' reflection, "dey otter be worf $25." Seeing Stratton pull out of his pocket a large roll of bills, the old New Jersey for $200,000, with main office in Philadelphia and foreign office in Monrovia. J. R. Faulkner, one of several Faulkner brothers, is superintendent of the Liberian Company. He is in Africa, where he has under way the construction of a railroad of twenty-five miles, for which his company was granted a franchise and a subsidy of $1,000 per mile by the Liberian government. The colored voters of the ten city wards of Hartford, Conn., are going to hold meeting in the near future to elect delegates to the city caucus of colored voters, to take action on the selection of a man for the position of deputy sheriff. This will be the first time in the history of Hartford that the colored citizens have received any political recognition. A Negro exhibit will most likely be a feature of the St. Louis World's Fair. J. Milton Turner is reported to be a candidate for the office of Commissioner General of the exhibit. Miss Clara L. Scudder, an accomplished pianist and contralto vocalist, of Philadelphia, has recently returned from a successful professional tour of Euro. man added: "Less more dey otter be worf $30 what I leaves hind me. Dey otter—" "Well, you sell me everything in the house, besides what you can carry away on your back, Uncle Tom, for $30?" asked Stratton. "Yesser," replied Uncle Tom. "Well, Uncle Tom, here is $100 in small bills, now escape for your life." small bills, now escape for your life." The old man stood for a few minutes in mute surprise, before he spoke: "Young man, I's sorry fer yo', but yo' orter knowed better than ter come down here with a white woman, less more if she is your wife. Yo's got eddykasun: yo' reads de papers; yo knows how dey —ther white folks—down here does our folks. It's an anole man 'bout seventy-five. I can't live much longer, but I does not want ter be lynched. I wants ter live on my time an' go to hebben when I dies. Is yo' got lignion or is yo' er sinner man. Mist Strattam?" "Well, Uncle Tom, I am what you emotional Baptist and Methodist good folks would call a 'slunner man.' I have not got what you would call religion." "Den Ise goin' ter pray fer yo' soul," replied Uncle Tom. He took off his hat, placed it upon the table, knelt down and motioned them, in a commanding way to kneel; they obeyed. All was silent for two or three minutes. He was silent prayer, (at least on the part of Uncle Tom.) At last Uncle Tom began to pray in a low, solemn voice, clear and distinct. He pleaded with the "God of his fathers" not to forake the American Negro, in this, the darkest hour in his history; he asked the "Supreme Judge" to decide in favor of justice, truth and right. He appealed to the "God of Battles" to fight the Negro's cause for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." He implored the "Prince of Peace" to bring about the friendly relations between the two races that existed between the Civil war, when the interest of "man and master" were one. He imploringly asked the "God of Truth and Love" why it was that the two races could not get along together, as of yore. Was it because the present white folks were better than their forefathers, or was the black people of to-day worse—more dishonest and immoral than their parents of the days of bondage. He asked the "God of Heaven and Earth" to speed the day when the spirit of prejudice would disappear like the morning mist, as the sun of civilization rises towards its zenith, and men learn, with the aid of a broken education and more enlightened mental vision, that we all have a common heritage of virtues and—failings from whatever race we may be descended. He then prayed for Stratton's salvation, on this the eve of his untimely death, and ended his prayer in the good old Baptist style, with: "After all our work is done here on earth, han' us down ter our cold water graves in peace, and raise our spirits high and happy in de kingdom is my prayer." It was an eloquent prayer and sermon; it was delivered in the broken Cures Weak Men Free A Simple Home Treatment Which Never Fails to Restore Full Strength and Vigor of Youth SENT FREE TO ALL M. H. 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Stratton was the first to speak: "Ucle Tom, how in the world am I to be 'handed down to a cold water grave in peace,' if they are going to burn me at the stake? Where did you get that cold water grave business?" "Why, out of their bible, yo' knows. Yo' kin read; yo' know where to find it in two eye John or some other part; any way I must go, so good bye my son, good bye my gal, God bless yo' both," and Uncle Tom rushed out and was soon lost in the woods opposite. (TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK) "Alabama Blossoms"--A Story of Early School Life. James Harrison Beal, better known as "Jim" was the favorite in the little village in which he lived. Every-body knew Jim and admired him and, of course it made the other boys of Greensboro feel bad to see how Jim was idolized by everybody, but Jim never once gave that a thought neither did the flattery he received turn his head; he was the same Jim every day, week and year. In school and out Jim was everyone's favorite. The teacher loved him very much and often pointed him out to the other scholars as the "model boy." He was a good and obliging little one that always studied and knew his lessons. It is needless to say that he stood at the head of his class. Every commencement found Jim at the head with but one, the year 18—when the measles and mumps became such an epidemic in Greensboro and, in fact, throughout the south western part of Alabama, causing a number of deaths and alarming everybody for a short period, during which time the school had to be temporarily suspended. Everybody in the community, old and young had the measles or the mumps except Jim and Sallie Perkins, but in a few weeks, the fear caused by this dreaded disease subsided enough for school to resume its duties again. In a short time all the school children had forgotten all about the measles and the mumps and, as at all schools, base ball was the popular game among the boys and every Friday afternoon there would be a big game between the Baptist and the Methodist schools until there, was a great rivalry between the two schools as to which was the better club. The Methodist boys certainly played better than the Baptist boys because every one of them was considered an expert player, with the exception of June Dodd, who in his own famous lazy way could play a good game when he wanted to. Everybody knew June Dodd as "that lazy mortal." Although the Methodist boys played the better game they could never win more games than they lost. In the Baptist club, several of the boys were poor, but consolitions players. Of this club, Ed Hobsen was the bt-neft has been extraordinary. I has completely braced me up. I am just as vigorous as when a boy, and you cannot realize how happy I am." "Dear Sir: Your method worked beautifully. Results were exactly what I needed. Strength and vigor have completely returned and enlargement is entirely satisfactory. "Dear Sir: -Yours was received and I had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and can truthfully say it is a boon to weak men." Don't stop to wonder how they can afford to do all this, but send to day; the offer is genuine and the prescription will be sent by return mail in a perfectly plain envelope absolutely free, just as stated. Write to-day and soon you'll be happy. $8 A DAY easily made' handling our line Spectral offer closes in ten days Write to-day. Box 570. Louisville, Ky. BED WETTING CURED BOX FREE pitcher and Jim the catcher, so they made up for the shortcomings of the other boys. When Jim's turn at the bat would come the bases would always be full and one or [two outs, but Jim would always manage somehow to pull the club out of what would seem to be a sure defeat. As a catcher Jim's eye was well trained to watch the ball and whether it went high or low, if the ball once got within reach of Jims hands there was no escape. The greatest feain his playing, however, was his superb batting, in which his percentage was fara bove the players of either club. So thoroughly had the population of this little village been up to bass ball enthusiasm, that on this day of the final struggle, the all relatives of the players were on hand to help cheer their loved ones to victory. As the name of each player was called "at the bat" there would be craning of the necks and cheering. But the words that would electrify the crowd would be when it was announced, "Jim Beal at the bat." The crowd would then surge and push forward and wild cheers arise which would as quickly subside and each would hold his breath in anticipation. On this, his last time at the bat, the score stood 20 to 23 in favor of the Methodists. Three men were on the bases and two "outs" recorded. To bring in the three men would tie the score; fail and the day was lost. Jim stood with his bat raised, cap thrown carlessly back and his eyes fixed on the ball. "Three balls" the umpire cried and then a groan from the crowd. Again Jim raised his bat with an eager look, the ball came whizzing over the plate and shot downward. Whiz went Jim's bat and he spun around on his feet like a top. 'Strike two' cried the umpire and again came groans from the crowd. For the last time Jim raised his bat and silence reigned while old men in their eagerness to see unconsciously dropped their sticks as they walted with abated breath to see Jim smash the ball. At last the ball came Jim's way and as quick as lightening he struck it so hard that it flew over a neighboring fence, Jim not only clearing the bases but he himself made a home run which won the game while the crowd cheered mid wild enthusiasm. Send $1.50 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro paper published. 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Washington St It must be an exceptional piece of curtain news to gain space at this time of year—and it is Inventory brought all these odd pairs to light, and now not a pair is to be spared. Ready this morning. At $3.000 Irish Point Renaissance, Scotch Net, Ruffled Net and Ruffled Swiss Curtains, one and two pairs of a kind, and sometimes slightly solled; values up to $6.00. At $5.000 Arabian. Brussels, Renaissance, colored applique and other novelty laces, in one and two-pair lots, regular values up to $10.00 a pair. There are also a few finer pairs, proportionately reduced, and some good bargains in soiled sample curtains. L.S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFSE Deloss Moss is ill at his home in N. Missouri street. William D. Edington was in the city from Chicago last week. Mrs. Florence Phillips has returned to her home in Dayton, O. Mrs. Maggie Blaylock continues ill at her home in Missouri street. Carter Smith's dancing school was well attended Thursday evening. Mrs. Edwin Stokes entertained the Topaz Cluster yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Curtis of Logansport, Ind., are guests of friends in the city. Miss Belle Lindsay has returned home after being out of the city for three months. Mr. and Mrs. Bonaparte Beatty and W. H. Fielding was in Munole, Ind., Sunday. Mrs. Harry Fidler has returned home after visiting her husband in Minneapolis, Minn. Miss Ida Mitchell of Chicago, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Duerron at the Planet Hotel. Mrs. Milburn, the aunt of Miss Dayse Walker, has returned to her home in Galesburg, Ill. Revival services are being conducted at Allen Chapel and they are looking for good results. Mrs. E E Titus returned home from Kentucky last week, where she was visiting her parents. Dr. S. A. Furniss entertained the Ugly Men's Club last Thursday evening at the Parker House. Rev. John Brewer left last Friday night to take charge of the A. M. E. Church in Osceola, Ia. Miss Daneva W. Donnell formerly of The Recorder office, is now with Mrs. Sallie Brown, on the Circle. Mrs. Addie Martin entertained the Topaz Cluster last Friday evening at her residence in Capitol avenue. Mrs. Maude Taylor and little son, Morris are the guests of her brother, William Morris in Dawson street. Mrs. Lucy Gibb's returned to home in Chicago, Ill., Tuesday after a pleasant stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shelton. Miss Frances Smith who has been the guest of Mrs. S. Sadie McClellan for several weeks returned to her home in Ft. Wayne, Ind., Tuesday. Revival services have begun at Bethel A. M. E. Church, begun last Sunday evening under Dr. J. M. Townsend. The meetings are well attended, enthusiasm high with every prospect for great success. R. J. Gye of Anderson, Ind., was in the city on Wednesday in the interest of the Knight Templars' and Masons' Life Indemnity Company of Chicago, settled claim for $2 000 in the interest of a resident of Brightwood who recently died. Kay B. F. Watson of the Church Ex. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. tension has just returned from Philadelphia where he has been in the interest of the A. M. E. Church. He will go in a few days to Memphis, Tenn., where he will meet the Bishops' Council at their usual semi-annual meetings. The Ben Trovato Ball which was given at Tomlinson Hall, Monday evening was a grand affair. The decorations were elaborate and surpassed anything given this season. This club is composed of Indianapolis' most intelligent men. Music was furnished by Carter Smith's orchestra. BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on Emanuel Williams for coal cooke, wood and kindling, 403 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Happenings Around the Fort. Ft. Reno, Okla., Special — A body of wild and reckless soldiers assembled in the Post hall on the evening of the 11th for the purpose of organizing a temperance society. No doubt it may seem strange to hear of a temperance society among soldiers. Several very ables speeches were made by the boys in blue, among them being that of Sergt. L. S. King, who told his hearers how he had been a slave to drink for more than forty years, and was the first man to sign the pledge, followed by fifty other members of Co F, 25th Infantry Sergt. E. Reynolds, of Co F, noted rough rider, and Miss Julia Jones, of King Fisher, Okla., were married on the 6th. C. W. Owens, of Co F, has almost finished his map of his new town in the Philippines, where he expects to go in September with one hundred ex-soldiers to colonize the town of San Fernando, P. I. Pertinent Pick-ups Danville, Va., Special.—Mrs. R. E Breedlove returned home last week after spending the holidays with her brother at Fall Creek. Mrs. Bettie Price died in New York City on the 1st. Her remains were brought to this city for burial. Her funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist church. Rev G. W. Good officiating. Miss Helen McCoy has return home after a pleasant visit in New York City. An oyster supper will be given Monday night at Good Samaritan hall. Good music. The High Street Baptist church will hold their 7th anniversary services of the pastorate of Rev. M L Hall, beginning on the 18th and continuing until the 25th. Rev. Burks, of Roanoke, Va., and other distinguished gentlemen are expected to speak during the week. News From Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah, Special.—The Calvary Baptist Church literary society had a very pleasing program Wednesday evening. We think that the members of St. Mark's Lodge, No. 100 A F & A M, have forgot what night they meet, every Monday of each week. Mrs. G. D Whipple, while out shopping Thursday, slipped on some ice and sprained her shoulder. The Freeman holiday number was the swellest paper that has ever been seen in this city and a number of my subscribers are not through reading it yet. The social party given by little Ethel and Clara McAfee last Wednesday evening, was an enjoyable one for the little folks supper was served in five courses. 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. I am sure you will be sneaks for itself of the virtues of your great hair remedy. Please find inclosed $25 for which please send me six bottles by express prepaid. Yours truly. J. G. Carroll, Campi, La., Dec. 8, 1902. The Original Ozonized Ox Marrow straightens kinky hair and increases the elasticity. Only 50 cents a bottle shipped, express paid, upon receipt of price. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. News Notes. Mineola, Tex.. Special.—James Morrison left for Dallas last week Fred Mitchell was married to Miss Alice Williams Jan. 12 H. Anderson is up after five weeks in bed. Miss Emma Oliver of Dallas is welcomed to call again. One colored grocery in town patronize it; this store is well supplied Mrs. Mollie Price reads The Freeman each week. Prof. R. M. Jones is fixing for planting and will be ready one month from now. When your house need repair, call on the carpenter, Harry Holt. To the public; those don't pay poll taxes can't vote in the next campaign. If you want a good paper give in your renewal to Sandy Anderson. News Items. Troy, Ohio, Special—The Womans Home Missionary Society of the M. E church held a reception at the home of Mrs. George Skinner. There was an entertainment given by the D. of J. at their hall on Ash street. James Parker the colored man who captured the assasin of McKinley will lecture at the St. James A. M. E. church, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ben Saunders who has been visiting her daughter in Columbia has returned. The members of the Richard Chapel M. E church are looking forward to the $100 rally which will come in the near future. Mrs. A. Vest who went to Connerville, Ind. to spend Christmas has returned. News Personal and General. Salt Lake City, Utah, Special.—The Calverly Baptist church literary society was largely attended Wednesday evening, and a fine program was rendered. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the exercises. It is desired that some of our customers leave their address at 45 Wranklin avenue, or call and get their paper. Miss Jesse Griffin and Miss Elnora Duddley, of 143 E Third street, gave an informal on the 15th, from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Lunch was served in five courses. Albert Donglass was quietly married to Miss Florence Seals on Sunday night at the parsonage of the Calverly Baptist church. Only pastor and family were present. We wish them happiness in their new life. Interesting Points. Hannibal, Mo., Special.—The Sigma Lambda Club gave a banquet New Year night at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Osceola Queen, in Lyon street, there were 108 guests present to enjoy the festivities prepared for them by the club, whose officers compose the following well known ladies: Mesdames Charles Stephens, 1st vice-president; James Henderson, 2d vice-president; Lula Clay, secretary; O. C. Queen, pianist, and members: Mrs. George Wing, Mrs. Sam Burton, Mrs. A. Hohlman, Mrs. Robert Woods and Mrs. Harvey Jones. The exercises were grand, the opening song being sung by the club, a paper by Mrs. Lula Clay; a solo by Mrs. A Holman; a paper by the second vice-president. Mrs. Queen, the hostess, favored the assembled guests with an instrumental selection: the "Life and Some Events" was a paper of merit contributed by Mrs. A. Holman and followed by quotations from the great play writers works by members of the society. The literary and musical program closed with a song, by a quartette composed of Mesdames Geo. Wing, A. Holman, Chas. Stephen and Harvey Jones. Other festival events comprised a collection of novelties and a prize offered for those who guessed the significance of the greatest number; for instance, the idea to be conveyed by three fruit jars was "family jars"; a plate of pickled beets, "dead beats"; etc. In this friendly contest the first prize for ladies was captured by Miss Gertrude Booker and the second by Miss Blanche Doolin. The first prize for gentlemen was awarded to Robert Woods and the second to John Austin. The cloak room was presided over by Miss Mamie Stephens. The punch bowl was looked after by Miss Eunice Stephens and the tea tables laden with the choosest delicacies of the season, by Mrs. Charles Boston aided by the ladies of the club. Each guest was presented with a rosette as a souvenir of the happy festivities Mrs M Robinson of Douglassville is on the sick list. Miss Ella Dealey is on sick sick. Miss Cyrena McDowell has returned from St. Louis, where she spent the holidays. Miss Lucy C. Broch and Miss Lula Lewis have returned home after spending the holidays in Pittsfield, ill. Mr. Gordon Fouche has returned home from Kansas City, Mo., after spending several months of pleasure. He is looking well and is the same old boy. The Young Men's club held their meeting and rehearsal at the A.M. E church Monday evening. Jan. 5. The funeral of Mrs Mary Kelley was held at the Eighth and Center Street Baptist church under the auspices of Tabernacle and S. M. T., and preached by Rev. C. R. McDowell Ed Hamilton is in the city. Frank Dealey is on sick list Miss Lula Bush is able to be out again. Mrs. Lena Mason will begin meeting at the A. M. E. church Jan. 11a. Everybody is invited to hear this special sermon. Knights of Fythias Installation. Natchitoches, La, Special—Purity Lodge No. 68, K. of P., at its regular monthly meeting, installed the follow- ing officers for the ensuing year: J. C. Taylor, C. C.; Curtis Murdick, V. C; Henry Niels, M. of E; J. W. Thomas. M. of F; E. H. Manning, K. of R. and S.; Charles Faulkner, M. of A; J. S. Shannon, M. of W. This is one of the most progressive, up-to-date lodges in the city, and with such a corps of effi- cient officers, we anticipate a brilliant future. 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 us at Room 255 Law Bldg. We loan money in amounts from 5.00 up on furniture, Plants, Fixtures or any chateel security, leaving all in your possession. We give you from one month to one year to pay the loan in. You can pay weekly, monthly or quarterly. You can pay the loan in full at a time and you will be charged ONLY for the time you have it. Our rates are by far the most reasonable in the city. Can't we accommodate you? We can make everything satisfactory if you will call or allow us to call on you. East Market Street Mortgage Loan Co. Room 205 Law Building, 134 E. Market St. S8 A DAY easily made handling our line. Special offer closes in ten days. Write to day. Box 570 Louisville, Ky. L--C-LN. To those that can make out the name we will give a Congo Diamond Ring absolutely free. The owner dammed was only presented dent and was assassinated. We only ask you for lsc to L--G-LN. To those that can make out the name we will give you. Diamond King absolutely free. The person named was once president and was assassinated. We only ask you to pay postage, packing and recording. This is an honest proposition and no fake and the ring has the appearance of a $15 diamond ring. Send money New York and also size of ring wanted. Capital Stamp Co., 404 Indiana Ave., Dept B, Indianapolis Ind. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures kidney and Bladder Troubles. THE MARKET **Cotton.** New Orleans, Jan. 12. —Cotton easy. Sales, 9,100 bales. Ordinary, 7,1-16; good ordinary, 7,9-16; low middling, 7,9%; c; middling, 8,4%; c; middling, 8,4%; low middling, 9,1%; c; middling, 17,780 bales; stock, 38,128 bales. New York, Jan. 12. —Cotton-Spotted closed quiet at 5 points decline; middling uplands, 8,88; middling guilt, 9,10c. Sales, 2,539 bales. New Orleans, Jan. 13. —Cotton-Spot steady. Sales, 9,100 bales. Ordinary, 7,9-16; low middling, 7,1-16; c; middling, 8,7-16; good middle, 8,8%; c; middling fair, 9,10c. Receipts, 13,344 bales; stock, 38,457 bales. New York, Jan. 13. —Cotton-Spotted closed quiet; middling uplands, 8,88; c; middling guilt, 9,10c. Sales, 2,000 bales. A SUMMER SCHOOL. The Tuskegee Summer Normal Institute for colored teachers will be in session from June 28 to August 7. Dr. Francis Peabody, Dean of Rabbit Levy of New York City, Professors L.B. Moore and Kelley Miller of Howard University and Dr. Lucy Moten, Principal of the New York Washington University, E.B. Dubois of Atlantic University, Atlanta, Ga. and Prof. Chas. H. Albert of the State Normal School, Bloomsburg, Pa. will be among the full information regarding courses offered, tuition, expenses, railway rates, etc., address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. LOW WINTER TOURIST RATES Tickets on sale to and including April 30 tourist points in the South southeast and westest at a very low rate. Ask your home agent tickets at *St. Louis, Mo.*, *A.M. & O.* *St. Louis, Mo.*, *Mo.*, particulars. ARE YOU IN NEED OF READY MONEY. If so, we will advance it to you on your furniture, piano, horses, wagons, warehouse receipts etc., and allow you to pay it back in small 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 rates are reasonable, terms easy and we make no inquiries among your friends or neighbors We also loan money to salaried people holding permanent positions with responsible concerns on their own site without endorsement. Our having seen business so long and our clients so many, we are courteous treatment. Call and get our plans. All information cheerfully given. Security Mortgage Loan Company 207 Indiana Trust Building, Corner Washington St. and Virginia Ave. Office Hours--8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Saturdays 9 p. m. 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES Will Money Help You? If so, Call On Us. We loan money on Household Goods, Planos, 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. $3 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 1/2 E. Washington Street. Both 'Phones 3286. LOSH&FARIS 10 North Pennsylvania Street, Rooms 7 and 8, Indianapolis, Ind. Notary and Exchange Agent Real Estate, Loans, Rental and Fire Insurance. PRIVATE MONEY TO LOAN ON SHORT NOTICE WE WILL PAY YOUR BILLS We make small loans $5.00 to $250.00 on Household Goods, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, Etc, on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments. Long time, Lowest rates in the city. It costs nothing to see us and get rates. Indianapolis Mortgage & Loan Co. Old Phone, Main 541. Room 10, 147 E. Market Street. MISS MINNIE RAZOR This house is endorsed by Geo. L. Knox, publisher of The Freeman, based on past relations as the largest tonsorial proprietor in the state. SALE OF STOCK THE CAPITAL SUPPLY CO., will put on sale $1,000 worth of stock at $5.00 a share. The Company intends to open a large store in the spring with a capital stock of $1,500 of which $500 has already been sold. Persons that are likely to be interested in such an enterprise, call at Capital Supply Co., $1.00 SUIT Join CHAS A PARKER'S SUIT C be composed of 25 members. Dues $25 suit in his turn. Fit and wo For further information call at 36 1 $1.00 SUIT CLUB $1.00 JOIN CHAS A PARKER'S Suit Club which he is now organizing, to be composed of 25 members. Dues $1 per week. Every member gets a Giveaway. Fit and well-managed guaranteed. For further information call 416 6 E. Street. 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