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As an advertising medium, The Freeman is IT:----Distinctive in Name, Nature and Influence THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 10. POLITICAL OUTLOOK! AS VIEWED BY OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT. BOOSEVELT TO SUCCEED HIMSELF Is the Belief of Those who are Close to the Throne-The Demoralization of the Democracy-Renewed Hope for Dr. Crum-Personal Notes. BUREAU OF THE FREEMAN, WASHINGTON: D. C. Feb. 28, 203 Although the Republican National committee does not meet until next winter to fix the place and date of the convention of 1904, there is considerable "lining up" being done throughout the country on the subject of the presidential nomination. Is President Roosevelt's claim to the leadership of the party in the coming campaign to be contested? If so, by whom? These are the burning questions. The hot headed ones are quick to answer "yes;" thoughtful politicians look wise and refuse to commit themselves; the friends of President Roosevelt—and they are legion—say that their favorite will be nominated by acclamation. It is a long time until June, 1904, and no man as sagacious as one Solomon was reputed to have been, can tell what a day may bring forth. As a matter of fact, Mr. Roosevelt has the better of the situation to-day. He is at the helm and has the opportunity to turn to account all the successes of the administration. Its influence is his, and the prestige of the party, upon which the country must be faced, depends in a great measure upon the degree of loyalty the members of Congress and the managers show toward the Chief Executive. Mr. Roosevelt is away ahead of the rank and file of the party upon every vital issue, but his leadership is magnetic and pleasing, and radical as some of his opinions may be, he is making no mistake and is not alienating any noticeable element of the Republicans from his standard. His attitude on the Cuban question is in line with national honor. His conception of duty of right-thinking people to ward the Negro cannot be gainsaid by anyone who is willing to place reason before prejudice. He is conservative upon the tariff, sound on the Monroe doctrine, and is on the side of generosity in our dealings with the possessions gained through the Spanish-American war. No scandals of any kind will mar the fair fame of the Roosevelt administration, and the only persons who seem anxious for a change are those who have failed to "make good" for an office, or who see a chance for advantages for special interests if a mere plastic man is at the head of the government. While the masses of the people are with the President heart and soul, and his immense Americanism appeals to their admiration and respect, it cannot be disguised that the money power, the trusts and corporate influence generally are not as friendly to him as they might be. Whether their hostility would be manifested to the extent of forming a combination to defeat him in the convention, is a matter that the future must develop. The practical politicians are not in love with Mr. Roosevelt's straightforward methods, and the South, of course, like the spoiled child that it is, can be put down as against him, because he refuses to close the door of opportunity to their pet aversion—the black man. Despite the frequent declarations of Senator Hanna that he is not a candidate for the presidential nomination—one of them being sent out only last week—it is pretty well understood that a quiet boom for him is being kept alive for emergency purposes. If the opposition to Roosevelt reaches formidable proportions, the Hanna scheme is to be pushed for all it is worth. The remnants of the McKinley organization still in office owe their political life to Mr. Hanna, and they will feel it to be their duty to stand by him if called upon. The departments at Washington and the federal offices throughout the land are honey-combed with them, and certain friends of Mr. Roosevelt are not sure they are not "playing for," with the idea of thereby saving their strength for their chieftain when the crucial moment shall have arrived. Mr. Roosevelt might be able to get rid of these Hannies in various ways, but peanut politics is beneath him, and he would not resort to such disreputable tactics to win twenty nominations for the presidency. His first thought is for the public weal—his own RIGHTS PREJU- DICE INDUSTRIAL RAM HAWDOD 1905 fortunes must stand upon the record he makes as the nation's servant. If the people's voice is potential in the convention of next year, Theodore Roosevelt will be his own successor, by the action of the nominating body and the voters at the polls. the guns of Bryanism. Mr. Bryan must fall in with the new alliance of the South and East or lose caste with the reorganized party. The South wants victory, and therefore, "principal" will not be allowed to stand in the way of opportunity, no matter of some enterprising newspaper correspondent. The secretary of the professor that no such convention has been con plated, and that the report is entitled credence whatever. Very well, now le impotent "National Anti-Jim Crow C Where are the Negro leaders, is a question that is often asked, in places where men do most congregate? How do they "line up" as between Roosevelt and Hanna? Well, their references are marked by a great many circumstances, some personal and some coningent upon the determination of questions yet in the air. Was W. Calvin Chase found out that he was not 1 2 3 at the White House he has "flew the coop" and is out for a Hanna and Woodruff ticket, for he still owes Woodruff a run for the latter's investment at the Philadelphia gathering in 1900. Ex-Congressman White can be counted for Roosevelt, as can also Recorder Dancy, Assistant Register of the Treasury Adams and the bulk of the active political forces who belong to many states, but who are employed in Washington. Mr. Green is for the nominees, but neighborhood pride is strong with him, and for the present, he may be numbered with the Hanna olan. In the same army may be placed Register Lyons, who many months ago made a "hit" with the whole country by announcing his adherence to the banner of Hanna should the latter become a candidate. Ex-Gov. Pinchback is another advocate of the Ohio Senator. So, here and there, can be found considerable Hanna sentiment—but it is one of those ironies of fate that the majority of his followers are men from the South who have not a ghost of a show of being delegates to the convention, or men from the North who will not be honored even by the small sop of alternate. The powers that will control are for the dashing Roosevelt, and unless all signs fail, he will be chosen without more than a skirmish along the "firing line." What the Democrats will do does not appear to be of any great consequence. Unless the Republicans split into irreconcilable factions—an extremely remote possibility—the Democracy cannot do better than to sit up with a forlorn hope. Prosperity has shelved the money question and spiked INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1903. the guns of Bryanism. Mr. Bryan must fall in with the new alliance of the South and East or lose caste with the reorganized party. The South wants victory, and therefore, “principal” will not be allowed to stand in the way of opportunity, no matter how glib of speech and winning of personality their exponent may be. The man the Democrats are looking for must be acceptable to the financial monarchs of the East, one who was at least tentatively “regular” in 1896 and 1900, and who will not be offensive to the bourbons of the South. Available material may be found in Judge Alton B. Parker, Richard Oiney or Arthur Pue Gorman. Genial “Tom” Taggart, who may be and ought to be chairman of the Democratic National committee next year, leans strongly toward David Bennett Hill, but it is doubtful if the sage of Wolfer's Roost can rally that strong independent mass of the country, without whose support Democratic success in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, West Virginia and Indiana is impossible. For the first time since 1884, there seems to be little expectation of a division of the Negro vote in the North, and unless the party yields to the advice of men like Taggart, Harrison and Croker, there is small probability of any general movement to take the black electors away from Roosevelt, or whoever else may head the Republican ticket. There is hope in sight for Dr. Crum. The Senate committee on Commerce has voted to report the Doctor's nomination adversely, but since that unwise action was taken, it is said that a change has come over the spirit of the dream of the Republican objectors, and it is said they will make no further efforts to prevent his confirmation. It may be that, to avoid going on record, the case may not reach an open vote in the Senate. The President has decided not to withdraw the nomination, and in event of non-action by the Senate, it is practically understood that Crum will be given a recess appointment and placed in charge of the Charleston collectorship, immediately after the adjournment of Congress. And so the "peace conference" supposed to have been called by Prof. W. H. Council, was only a firmer by the vivid imagination of some enterprising newspaper correspondent. The secretary of the professor says that no such convention has been contem- plated, and that the report is entitled to no credence whatever. Very well, now let the impotent "National Anti-Jim Crow Car Association" issue a like pronunciation, followed by the "Suffrage Convention" and "Civil Liberty Party," and that much rubbish will be out of the way. The work cut out by these organizations is identical with that of the National Afro-American Council, and these folks instead of frittering away their strength in separate camps, should unite for the common good of the race, and perform some definite service. If anything tangible can be done, let everybody go to Louisville in July and devise the ways and means. If there has been too much wrangling heretofore over offices, let that error be avoided at the next meeting. Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett can afford to forget her grievance against Brothers Fortune and Pledge, and Messrs. White and Lawson should join with Bishop Walters and C. F. Adams in the work of race redemption. The critics are so far unable to find any flaws in Dr. Washington's speech of last Sunday evening in Brooklyn. It urged enlarged opportunities for the race, and asked that laws mean the same for whites and blacks in all sections of the country. The True Reformers' magnificent $60,000 building is now under roof. It is a monument to Negro thrift and business enterprise. The architect, Mr. John A. Lankort, is deserving of the highest praise for the brains he has put into the designs for this temple of progress and the fidelity with which he has overseen its construction. According to a writer in the Star of Zion, Editor E. E. Cooper, of the Colored American, has his lightning rod up for a strike of political patronage. He has made others great. Why not speak for yourself, John? The "durair in Florida" turned out to be a signal triumph for Dr. Booker T. Washington. Too many Washingtonians are pitying their Southern brothers, yet are blind to the "jim crow" car that runs out of the local denot, permit the restaurants to bar us from their tables and tolerate abominable restric tions at the theaters. "Physician, heal thyself!" While the jawsmiths of the North are getting off lurid speeches, the Southern Negro is buying land, studying his books and building up a permanent business. Capt. D. J. Gilmer's commission of lieu tenant of Philippine scouts goes into effect in July. The Negro will then have ten commissioned officers in the United States army. The Pen and Pencil club banquet in honor of Frederick Douglass' birthday, was the stellar event of years in this city. The "features" by Messrs. Robert Pelham and Arthur S. Gray were new and novel. The addresses of Hon. John P. Green and Prof. W. H. H. Hoot on the beautiful life of Mr. Douglass, were oratorical gems. THE TRUANT BOY TO BE ROUNDED UP BY THE TLEMEN IN AUTHORITY SUFFERING FROM HIGH WA And the Charity Organizations More than They Can Do-To ment to be Held-Negro Drug Needed-Grim Reaper's Work Dallas, Tex., Special.-Hon. Now the bourbons are after Senator-elect Smoot for permitting Negroes to be present at his dinner to the members and attaches of the Utah legislature. Editor C. J. Perry, of the Philadelphia Tribune, passed through the city last week enroute to Tuskegee. He was the guest of Roscoe C. Bruce at the school. Mr. Perry made a happy speech in the Chapel there to 1,500 teachers, officers and students, and left a fine impression. Rev. C. H. Payne, of West Virginia, is at last provided for. He goes as consul to St. Thomas, D. W. L., succeeding Rev. Mahlon Vorn Horn, of Rhode Island. When the announcement was made at the Second Baptist Lyceum that R. W. Thompson had been appointed by Booker T. Washington to a responsible position at Tuskegee, a set of resolutions were unanimously adopted complimenting him upon his brilliant administration of three terms as president of the Lyceum, deploring the loss of his services and congratulating him upon his well earned call to a wider field of usefulness. Mr. Thompson has been an active and popular factor in Washington's life for the past eight years, and his departure is regretted by all who knew him. The Hanna ex-slave pension is being "sat upon" with a promptness and vigor that is without a precedent in this generation. The Washington Post says "Let the Negro alone." That is all right. Why don't the white man proceed to "let us alone," and stop enacting proscriptive laws against us, and otherwise interfering with our desisty? Nothing would please us better than to be "let alone." The Tuskegee Conference's encouragement of home-getting, the saving habit and the extension of the country school term are calculated to do the race more good than all the incendiary speeches that leather-lunged orators can make from now "until the cows come home." We advise those who theorize over the race problem from afar off, to try a sojourn in the heart of the South where a first-hand view may be obtained. People who have never lived below Mason and Dixon's line are not competent to discuss the problem from other than an academic standpoint—and that is wholly unsatisfactory when real crises are to be met. BARTRAM BARTON News Personal and General. Calro, Ill., Special.—Revs. Ricks and Sydes have closed a successful revival after tour weeks of energetic labor, bringing about 57 souls to Christ. Rev. Brown had his baptizing last Sunday. Mrs. Amanda Smith, of Locust street, died on the 27th ult. Deceased was 80 years old. Four children survive her. The Funeral services were held at Rev. Ricks' church. Mrs. A. C. Bell is ill at her home in Division street. Mr. and Mrs. Eldw. Top are at home, 3916 Commercial avenue. The public is requested to be at Clancey's hall on Tuesday evening the 10th inst., as Prof Ewing and orchestra, of Paducah, will be there. Admission 25 cents. There were 750 persons at the K. M. K. C. hall on the 25th ult., to witness the convention. Cland Winters was declared the nominee for mayor, Mr. Wright having withdrawn. Be sure and attend the grand Easter affair at Clancey's hall on the 13th of April. The Buffaloes have invited Prof Ewing, of Paducah, and Miss Carrie M. Elliott, of Hopkinsville, to recite on the 26th inst., when the Kansas Minstrels will be their guests. Miss Gillie Newhouse entertained a number of friends on last Sunday afternoon, in honor of Miss Florence Covington, of Jackson, Tenn. An elegant repast was served. Walter Reeves is ill at his home in Twenty first street. Mrs J. Umpra has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. Hattie Parker is much improved. THE TRUANT BOYS! TO BE ROUNDED UP BY THE GENTLEMEN IN AUTHORITY. SUFFERING FROM HIGH WATER! And the Charity Organizations Have More than They Can Do-Tournament to be Held-Negro Drug Store Needed-Grim Reaper's Work. Dallas, Tex., Special.—Hon. L. M. Mitchell, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, spent a short while in the metropolis on official business the past week. Complaint has been filed with Superintendent Long, of the city schools, against some worthless boys who will not attend school. Their parents have been duly notified. Let the Mothers' club go on record against the action of all children who will not attend school. It is said that Jay Gould Johnson has won the medal as the champion sprinter. Don't forget Griffin, 105 Central avenue, when you want to find lost relatives or friends. An ad. In The Freeman will reach them. The base ball enthusiasts have been planning all week, but could not practice owing to inclement weather. The rains records, and rendered many person homeless and without food. The charity organizations have more than they can attend to in supplying their wants. Dallas is the only city in the entire South where there are seven colored physicians and no Negro drug store to get their wants supplied in that line. Let the manled men of the city get together and supply this long felt want. J. E Boyd, former city editor of the Express, is meeting with great success with his new line of books. He has recently been commissioned as state representative for a Chicago book concern. A tournament of all the crack domino players of the city will begin on the 16th inst., at Walker & Ford's place. All members of the Club cup No. 1, are called to meet at their rooms, Wednesday evening, the 18th inst., by order of the Grand Rex Ruler. Hands & Carter's company of Happytown Girls, showed to a packed house at Owl club hall last Tuesday evening. Music and myrth, mixed with catchy sayings, were the features. Charles McClelland is in the city for the spring and summer. William Kennard died at his residence in Motley avenue, last Thursday, after an illness of several months. Decased was well known and greatly esteemed. His funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Jackson. Mrs. Milley Johnson, one of the old land marks of this city, was buried from New Hope Baptist church last Wednesday. She leaves four sons and a daughter to mourn her departure. Mrs. Effy Huntley, of Muscogee, I. T., attended the funeral of her mother in this city, Mrs. M. Johnson. Mrs. Col. Derrett is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hill, in Browder street. Rev. A. L. Russell was in Denison last week. Mrs. L. C. Gainer, of Grant, I. T., is a guest of Mrs. L. Ross, in Jefferson street. Mrs. D. D. Lee has recovered. Mrs. W. P. Burts and daughter spent several days here last week. guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Burts. Mrs. J. H. Haymond, of Ft. Worth, was an honored guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Lee in North Central avenue, last week. William Standifier, of the Blue Front cafe, spent several days in Hillsboro as a guest of his mother. Society and Personal Notes. Niagara Falls, N. Y., Special—Mrs. Anna Mason, who has been visiting relatives in Buffalo, returned Monday. J. Woodson, of Buffalo, has taken charge as head bellman at Prospect hotel. Miss J. E. Jordan has returned from a brief visit in Buffalo, Mrs. A. Fayette was out of the city last Monday and sister were out of the city last Sunday. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 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The experience and testimony of some of the most noted women of America go to prove, beyond a question, that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will correct all such trouble at once by removing the cause and restoring the organs to a healthy and normal condition. If in doubt, write Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, as thousands do. No other medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. Refuse to buy any substitute. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Muscatine, Ia., special.—Miss Clara Powell has returned from a visit in Davenport. Miss Adela Loyd is quite ill at her home on Sixth avenue. Miss Mason and Mr Walker of Ia., city spent Sunday in this city the guests of Miss Florence White. Rev. J. W. Malone, P. E. held Quarterly Conference at A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening. Mr. Humphrey left recently for his home in Davenport. A crowd of young people enjoyed a sleighing party on Monday evening Fred Forry of moline, Ill., spent a few days here recently. The A. M. E church are having revival meetings, quite an interest has been manifested. Miss Ida Mayweather of Wilton, has returned home after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pain. Under the Presidency of Wm. Shackelford, the Christian Endeavor Society of the A. M. E church, is progressing nicely. The subject for Sunday evening, of Temperance was highly interesting and elicited a number of spirited addresses. Among them was the address made by Mr. Walker of Mississippi, who is attending the Iowa, State University who dealt with subject as it related to the Negro in a manner that at once convinced his hearers that he was aware of the evil that intemperance had wrought both in and out of the church and that was pernicious and destructful to the race. We are quite sure that those who heard the address indorsed all that was said, and more too and hope that the spirit of reform will inspire us to do our duty at whatever price. We need not only such talks as Mr. Walker made but many burning and living examples. The toes has been sounded, let us not be slow to heed its warning note. Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Peterson conveys best wishes to J. L. Thompson and wife, the energetic editor of the Iowa State Bystander on the happy advent of a baby girl. Ed. Thompson is an old friend of the Dr. having conferred the rite of Baptism up on him and received him into the church. to the church. 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Love of country, love of home, love for fellow man, love of truth and justice These are the powers that bring the blessings of civil government, harmony, good order and peace. Men are coming more and more o understand that hate for a fellow creature hurts only themselves and limits their own happiness You cannot love God and hate your brother.—Snn, Colorado Springs. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D Thomas' barbershop, 242 E. Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. BEFORE USING The Prohibition Movement. Mineola, Tex., Special.—The Prohibitionists want to put the saloon men out of business. When they vote a white man out of business the Negro will have to take his sign down. In 1895 the question of prohibition was presented to the people of this county, and after a most thorough discussion, it was repudiated at the polls by a two-thirds majority. Rev. Grigsby is on slick list. The family of Pierce Nickens have recovered, Mrs. D. Furman and family are visiting in Ardmore. The concert at the canning factory was a success. Carlinville, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Anna Greenwood, who has been suffering from neuraigia, has recovered. Mr. Teal is at his post after a brief illness. Joe Claypool is out again after an attack of la grippe. Lost All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart. Ind. Surgical Instrument Repairing :: :: :: Discount to Physicians. Write for terms. 303 Massachusetts Avenue, 208 E. New York St. New Phone 1289. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA BICYCLES PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES, TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNK and bare splitting ul remedy where you l to-day. Add TOPICS OF TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, The City that Dr. Booker T. Washing- ton's Genius is Building Up. Tuskegee, Ala., Special.—Work on the new buildings for the Academic department is being pushed, and the new and commodious Administration building is nearing completion. They will add wonderfully to the comfort and convenience of the officers and students of the school. The Conference was a gratifying success, despite the threatening of the few days preceding the sitting. Many distinguished visitors were present, besides the farmers of this and neighboring states. All brought messages of cheer, and the simple stories of the farming element, describing how they secured homes, were truly inspiring. Drs. J. E. Shepard and G. G. Marous put in some good words for the International Sunday School Association while here. They are doing excellent work for their cause. Editor C. J. Perry, of the Philadelphia Tribune, arrived too late for the conference, but his host of friends on the grounds made up his loss by liberality and frequency of entertainment offered him. He was the guest of R. C. Bruce. R. W. Thompson arrived from Washington last week and is taking hold in the principal's office like a veteran. W. H. Baldwin, Jr., one of the Institute's very best friends, is spending the week here. Every year he devotes a portion of his vacation to an inspection of the workings and progress of Tuskegee. His reception at the Chapel on Tuesday evening was an ovation of immense proportions. As he entered the applause began with vigor and enthusiasm, and when he arose to speak it was several minutes before he was allowed to utter a word. No man who comes to Tuskegee meets with a warmer greeting than Mr. Baldwin. The college "yell" is always "on tap" for him. The visit of Andrew Carnegie was indefinitely postponed on account of his serious indisposition. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., and his wife spent the day pleasantly at the school on Wednesday, the 25th ult., and were delighted with what they saw. The finely-appointed Rockefeller hall is a monument to the substantial interest of the Rockefeller family in the welfare of the Institute. The Woman's club had a lively meeting on the 20th ult. The subject for debate was "Resolved, That the modern woman finds domestic duties distasteful." The affirmative was supported by Mrs. J. W. Whittaker and Mrs. R. R. Taylor, while Mrs. Emmett J. Scott and Mrs. J. B. Ramsey contended for the negative. After a heated discussion, in which many good points were made by both sides, the decision was given in favor of the negative. Musical selections were contributed by Misses Danella Foote, L. R. Bulkley, S. E. Edwards Willie Napier and others. The same club gave an enjoyable "Celebrate Tea" on the 13th ult., at Phelps hall. The new bath house for boys will be ready for occupancy in the early spring time. Prof. G. W. Carver made an exhibition of how to cook common cow peas in eighteen different styles, each palatable and inviting, during the conference, and won compliments from the ladies. The outlook for the summer school is very bright. R. C. Bruce will be the conductor, and J. Frank Armstrong is rendering valuable assistance already in preparing the plans and making up the register of matriculants. It will be well for those who expect to attend to get in before the accommodations are exhausted. The Carnegie library is filled nightly with students and teachers, eager to take advantage of the rich outlay of books, magazines and newspapers. The library is an indispensable adjunct to the institution. Hundreds of applications are coming in from all parts of the country from young men and women who wish to enter school for the next term. The increase in donations from colored people indicate a growth of healthy interest in their own educational opportunities. Pertinent, Pithy Pickings. Chicago. Ill., Special.—The LaGrange Pleasure club entertained Roscoe Young of Vicksburg, Misc., on the 19th ult. An excellent program was rendered. Mr Young will remain in the city until April 25th, when he will go to Deluth, Minn. James and Samuel Johnson mourn the loss of their mother, Joe Simms, the great spellbinder, held the K of P. lodge (white) in trance with his humorous monolith and late hit. Mr Simms has been working vandeville for the press season. Al H. Young, slack wire walker with Roscoe and Holland's Georgia Minstrels, has been working variety in the city. Rj Oglesby and W. J. Dinnels, of LaGrange, Ill., gave a ball on the 5th inst. The most generous offer ever made by any firm on earth. 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I would pain I was almost wild. I could not take morphine nor opium as they made me worse. So I got to thinking about Dr. Miles' Heart Cure and Nervine and the more I thought about it the more I wanted to try them. I wrote to the Dr. Miles Medical Co. for advice which followed to the letter. I can woman now; can walk and can three miles and not mind it. I can also use my arm again as well as ever. You do not know how thankful I am for those grand medicines Dr. Miles' New Heart Cure and Nervine. I think Dr. Miles' Remedies are the best in the world, and if I should get sick again I should take the same course. The remedies also helped my daughter Vida before she went to thank you, but I wanted you before to thank you, but I wanted to be sure that the cure was permanent, which I now know to be the case"—Mrs. Frank Loomis, Allen, Mich. HAIR SWITCHES Bangs and Wigs of Every Description. © Most Complete Line of Hair Goods in this Country for Colored People. 30 buys a single braid made of Black, Kinky Hair 14 inches long. 60 buys a double braid made of Black, Kinky Hair 16 inches long. 75 buys a Creole Switch, 16 inches, Brown or Black. $1.00 buys a Creole Switch, 20 inches $1.50 buys a Creole Switch, 22 inches, Black or Brown. $3.00 buys a Natural, Wavy, Hand- made Switch like cut. Send sample of hair when ordering Creole. Send money with order and, get your goods by return mail. Send Stamp for catalogue. T. W. TAYLOR W. I. MICH When Writing, Memorize the When Writing, Memorize the ```markdown ``` H.C.KRENTLER&CO MANUFACTURERS OF Artificial Limbs. Deformity Braces, Trusses, Elastic Stockings, Hoof Clips, Hoof Extensions, Arch Plates, Etc. $25 to $85 ATHLETIC GOODS. Geo. C. Detch Wheel Co. 206 N Penn. St. 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., 6 to 8 p. m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4851 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 - Old Phone 16490 ```markdown ``` Hardware, Pumps, Plpes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA BRAVITY OF & WEEKS Whittemore's Polishes OX CALF PASTE FOR BOX CALF VICI MID PATENT FOR ENAMEL LEATHERS WHITTEMO ELITE POLY BOX CALF OX CALF LEATHERS The Oldest and Largest Manufacturers of Shoe Pol. ishes in the World. "Gilt Edge" for Ladies' and Children's Black Shoes "Superb" (a Paste) for Patent or Enameled Leather Shoes "Elite" for "box calf" and black "Vicl Kid" Shoes "Champion" Friction Polish (a black liquid) WE USE WHITTEMORES POLISHES color shoes), per qt ...$0.75 "Boston" Heel and Edge Polish, per qt ... .75 Liquid Cleaners (all colors), per qt, 38c; 100c, 1.00 Polishing Paste (all colors), per doz, large, 75c; medium, 42c; 4½lb, box, 15c; 4½lb. BESTON MASONERY BESTON MASONERY WHITTEMORE BROS. & CO. 20-22-24 and 26 Albany Street, BOSTON, MASS SCHOOL OF CORRESPONDENCE SYSTEMATIC COURSE GIVEN BY MAIL IN GRAMMAR, LETTER-WRITING, SHORTHAND AND JOURNALISM. :: :: :: :: Everyone, old and young should know the art of writing love letters, as ordinary correspondence and business letters. We educate you at home while you work. For full particulars, address SCHOOL OF CORRESPONDENCE, PEORIA, ILL. Better than ever. As good as the best. SUITS - - $20.00 and up TROUSERS $4.00 and up WHITTEMORE BROS. & CO. 20-22-24 and 26 Albany Street, BOSTON, MASS SCHOOL OF CORRESPONDENCE SYSTEMATIC COURSE GIVEN BY MAIL IN GRAMMAR, LETTER- WRITING, SHORTHAND AND JOURNALISM. Everyone, old and young should know the art of writing love letters, as ordinary correspondence and business letters. We educate you at home while you work. For full particulars, address YORK MILLIARD NUTFSED R. WILLIAMS CORP. INDOOLPOLL LTD. Better than ever. As good as the best. SUITS - - $20.00 and up TROUSERS $4.00 and up Deutsch Tailoring Co. 41 S. Illinois Street. A Stetson Hat HENRY 1 A Wilson Shirt A Braxtan Tie and one of Our New White VESTS will help you to dress exceedingly tasteful. Let us show them to you. F. A. BRAXTAN, 42 W. Wash. Street WILLIAMS' SHAVING SOAP "The only Soap fit for the Face" Softening and curative properties are indispensable in any soap that is to be applied to the delicate tissues of the face. It's because it does soften and does heal, as no other soap will, that Williams' Shaving Soap has gained its world-wide fame. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Williams' Glycerated Tar (Toilet) Soap, 10c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. AMUSING "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAIR. Subscribe NOW for THE FREEMAN! GENUINE DIAMOND Wm. Billingsley F.A.BRAXTAN, 42 W. Wash. Street "The only Soap fit for the Face" Softening and curative properties are indispensable in any soap that is to be applied to the delicate tissues of the face. It's because it does soften and does heal, as no other soap will, that Williams' Shaving Soap has gained its world-wide fame. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 4c. Exquisite also for toilet. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. AUSING "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAFF. THE FREEMAN! RAYS In appearance. The Egyptian the only stone ever produced that puzzles the experts. Perfect in cut gold-filled mountings warranted 10 years Ladies' or Gents' ring $1.50, cardrots $1.50, stud, Fashion & Youths M*F*g Jewelers, box 51, Columbus, O. Choice Cut Flowers. Funeral Designs..... Palms and Plants of all Kinds 201 N. Illinois Street. Phone New 3002. AND SHINING PARLOR First-class in every respect. The best attention 226 Indiana Avenue. HENRY BRACKEN, Manager, SAMUEL E. GRAY, Proprietor. E3 CUT TO PIECES this month. We want your trade, so follow the crowd and go to J. H. BOYER, Dr. of Ophthalmology, 21 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Ind. EYES TESTED FREE. J. H. BOYER, Dr. of Ophthalmology, 21 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Ind. ...EYES TESTED FREE... generous offer ever made by any firm on earth. Cut out this and send to us, with only $1.50, and, immediately upon receipt will send to you a full and complete treatment, consisting of two boxes of OZONO, king of all Hair Tonics, worth $2.00; also two large HIDROLINE, the lightning Hair Grower, worth $2.00; also one of our latest discovery, POWDERED HAIR GROWER, worth a bar of our celebrated and restored PURITY SCALP SOAP, and one pint package of ANTI-ODOR, the most wonderful toilet day, worth $2c. This grand collection, worth in all $5.00, will be at $1.50 and your name and address, with full, plain, and com- sure, together with our beautiful Souvenir Catalogue, justly called actor of the day. To all who have ever bought OZONO we will send this great bar- room only $1.00. Your word will be sufficient. Simply tell us when you bought it. This liberal offer is made with the object of securing who can simply coin money selling our preparations. No matter where we can get our goods safely to you. Do not delay, order BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 340 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 3 MONTHS LICE THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPRR. i : PPL ad ih ER | surah Up ES sf [=== De J =o he Be ieee | == Ae WN \f/ —| When fitty of us were let out zo 1D) . We =~ | of the P.aza restaurant at the = MRNA Se | exposition for spite Mr. Cozart : he W747, looked us all up and put us to — ae ft Wp work in the Hotel Gibbs, and cen bsp Mh I don’t believe he ever had any cause Fe Gh Dy) MY vi to regret the same as we were all good a 4 Mita Enropean waiters and filled the white A / WY boys’ places to the entire satisfaction of Ma the proprietor until the house closed at WW the end of the exposition. When the \ ae 7 Head and Second Waiters’ National WA Va Convention met in Buffalo it was Mr. = Cozart who introduced a resolution to ih admit the sidewaiter, although the = She - other headwaiters voted the resolution Sain -- |down. When “big” Jim Parker dis- ~~~ tinguished himself by preventing the en assassin from shooting President Mo- wae Kinley again, and when the press tried oS ee Mr. Editor—In @ recent issue a cor- rspondent asked why the headwalters did not try to do something for the side alters! 1 rise to second the move. If we had more intelligent headwatters who would try to better the condition of tbe sidewaiters much more could be tecomplished, Most of the headwaiters gre all for themeelves and never try to {mprove the condition of the side men, tat are always making and enforcing some rale to ornsh the eldewalters, As Ihave worked for most all the leading headwaiters I know whereof I speak. | wish, however, to call the attention of your readers to one headwaiter who jusdone more for the eldewaiters than ‘uy other headwaiter I know of, and he thoroughly im sympathy with the diewaiters. I refer to Mr. W. Forrest Cozart. I worked for bim for the first time at the Sherman house, Jamestown, N.Y, and then at the Grand hotel, Port Chantanqua, N. Y., and at Buffalo daring the Pan-American exposition. Mr. Cozart treats all of his waiters as gentlemen, is kind to them and is always mady to favor or aldthem. Mr. Cozart ron the respect of all the colored wait- ere at Buffalo by sticking to them and touring them positions when other headwaiters were tarning us down. Fadl ie ee ihe on — eT NR i KO ee AAA A BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned ant Mehl celebrated nasinems and test MEDIUM terealy everything. "No Smposition. Gan b ‘eusulted on all aifatrs of Lite, Business, Lov ta Marengo specialty: very miyatery re Tealed, alto of absent, deceased and. living Tends, “Removes ail dronbles and estrange Beats, challenges any Medium who oan excee ter fier startling revelation of the past [veut and eature event ia nee io. Rexnem ir she Will nom for any price, flatter your yor Siy‘ore acquired. you will gain tacts without tcusonae. Sho oak be oonauited on. ell affair ot Lite, Love, Oourtabip, Marriage, Friends te, wits ‘deseription of {ature ‘cempanion ie I" scry accurate in describing malsalng tieods, Gnetales, ete. Her advice upon sick se change te, Pusinens, Journeys iawsnita iutested wills, divoree ahd speculation ta val tabloand reliable, She reads your destiny- fod bad: ane withholds nothing. Nos. MATH "tells your entire life—-past pent sud futurewin & DEAD TRANOE, ha rower of any two mdiaie you ever it Ithw sho tella your mother's full_arme be ‘ore nistriage, the names of all your famliy their ages and description, the name and busi- ‘tess of your future husband, the name of re tat. if'you are to have one, the mame of the oun man who now galls on yuo, the name o Your future husband, and the day, month an¢ {rol your mterage “how many chilaren, 70 {ive or'will Lave—whether you are married orie; whether your present sweetheart. wi etre to you and it ho will marry yous If you tive no aweettieagt, ahe will ell you when You viluave, and hie name, business and date of Kuuslntigce ALL YOUR PUTORE will be ‘cl fo an honest, olear, plain manner and in 4ead trae. Mothers should know the success of their busbands and children, young ladiee ould know "everything ‘about’ thelr sweet tearts or iuseuded husbands. “Do not. Keep Bopaay, marry or go into business until yor Noor al, donot et ailly religious soraples pre mat your consulting. Madani the only one a the world who ots ieiyou the BULL NAM o¢ your future baw ad, with age and date of marriage, tells you ‘Niether the one you love ts true or false. Apis no teeth a Rewetted or aetna we is vo truth to rom conn slfaiut Bot auch belletw are. contrary to the {hibit ie only from the Inck.of dlocrimine ea inst suche eonelusion an be reached. le'not everyone who placards himself or her- Wine a Stediom that can stand a teat of whi er ili caime "Anda person of aay enquir Seroind may ask the reason why. Te 4a. sum: Hy Bac tliene advisers do not take the trouble gihccty' Numan mature, ‘They oo not. spend Sesthoaghtetar amon vigh weauiring the pict P: renaiey = anaes at Ul havea tendeney tom the ‘ee rou of the buslgeas « "and develo} Teo Ga undeniable fact ti cernons wi pe for advieo—in fall kno. Te of what they went t> know, and yet ac nas they otrat's Medfom they ¢ry the: "most. en: ftavor to tispel trom heir mind hat they Boy sos to hear iit will bo rehearsed by the Meson “10 eet the neoret ont of person By “oop ing," in Go tow onsen, te the art used bx Sky ui} Hectoaled Medtunhn, but to take hore 48 nod gain egal ee te mia tpere {228 sattor of impossibility to most of them ra ‘ct (his oan be done, and by consulting sit \©TH this seeming mystery beoomer by Lis. b cot has received no litsle attentior £ (pina men and ren cllege protestors i iin ceneluatvely ehab, although then re olor inoue midat with wolly tongue, jerape, the gates of wisdom Rave not beer Hlosed to the entire profession. Jt ta\es a great deal of study to become ar cconplisned Medium, and by, @ oontinuont nd untiring effort, the key to the well of ap- acest colkthoniable yaborign barn’ bee procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit o: humanity. By ‘letter, advice $1.00. Houn {rom 0am, to9 p.m, All letters must OOD: ‘ain stay ps for answers. MS. M. B. MARTE. 246 \W. Sist? St., New York City. Ae ng pad we = | : | f JOHN B, GOINS, omar * Headwaiter Columbia Club. Indianavolis. and author “American Colored Waiter.” NOTICE. THE FREEMAN desires the name and address of every colored headwait: erin the United States. Please send us your name and address also that of all other headwaiters that you know. ‘Address , THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind, to rob him of this honor Mr. Cozart de- fended him in the columns of the Hotel World, and in the muss meeting which was held in Buffalo, at which time Mr. Cozart’s amendment to the resolution bronght in by the committes was adopt- ‘ed by the mass meeting. Here in Chi- cago Mr. Cozart has always been the friend of the sidewalters, and he is the only headwaiter that became a member aud kept in touch with the Sidewaiters’ Royal Benefit League. If the majority of the headwatters would stiok up for the side men like Mr. Cozart our con dition would soon be one hundred per cent. better. I call upon my fellow sidewaiters to give honor to whom hon- or is due, A REAvER. Battle Creek, Mich. Notwithstanding the daily mention of Battle Creek as the greatest. cereal ‘mannfactaring ¢lty in the country and ‘the home of the seven day adventist ‘whose sanatoriam, at its completion, ‘will astound the world for beauty and size, and her many enterprises that makes her ‘stand pre-eminent as the Queen city of Michigan, very little {s heard from her through the columns of ‘The Freeman, which is to all hotel men, railroad men, barbers and theatrical lovers a youth’s companion, and to all hotel men, who have chanced to spend any time here, will be pleased to see this article, Mr, J. H. Holmes, the popular headwaiter at the, “Post Tav- ern,” hag been confined to hile rooms at 1048, McCainley street for the past ten days, His place was ably filled by bis proficient second walter, Harry Spragan. Of the many things one has to encoun: ter filling this position, Mr. Spragan eserves much credit for the way he managed the affairs and the intense crowd during the absence of the head. waiter. The Michigan State Press As- sociation’s convention was held there last week. Their banquet, at a cost of seven dollars per plate, was given by Mr. J. W. Post, Battle Creek's benefac: tor, the largest in the history of the house. The waiters deserves mach credit for their excellency of service. Many of the waiters were corry to say good-bye to Mr. Oliver Harawick (Rab- bit) Saturday evening. He left Sunday morning for Chattanooga, Tenn. Hay- ing all of the abilities of # gentleman and ascholar, and being an orphan, he was a favorite of all who knew bim. His anticipations are to take up the study of pharmacy at Louisville, Ky,, next fall. ‘Mr. James a. Mitchell, the ex second waiter at the “Post,” has returned to the olty and purchased a beautifal house and lot at No. 10 Blanch street, where he anticipates making his fature home. Of the many young men in Battle The ™:Faulkner-We 0 615-625 South Capital Ave, Indianapolis, Ind. Manufaotorers of Pickles, Catsups, Mustards, Vinegars, Sauces and Packers of “The Fa.W. Brand” Pork and Beans, Kidney Beans, Concentrated Soups, Sweet Corn and Pess. Special Attention Given to the Hotel Trade, TELEPHONES 645 All Headwaiters, Stewards and Butlers are respectfally asked to support this Ad so fer as may lay in thelr power. ———— Creek, who was reared here, we find| more black men are giving out of thelr not one more worthy of mention than|own bounty for thelr edacational insti- Walter MoGreeder, scarcely ont of his| tutions. “teens.” He has been head chef 00 O16 | eT of the Grand Trunk cafe cars rnning eee between Chicago and Port Huron, He T= 5 has a host of friends here, and every Parkéepers Fiend one wae giad to have him take his four : days’ lay off here. His parents should etal feel proud of ench a son, possessing the Si Poli => sturdy abilities of a man at such an ne aN early age, Au BLE Notwithstanding the many facilities Ps INEF-DA | st in ocn neve tev the capiotisnd ct || NSP Cho colored men we find, in some instances, more prejudice than in the heart of the Sonth, Previous tothe 10th of May, 1002, it was impossible for a colored man to get a shave in @ barber shop here, and an up-to-date hair cut many of the colored boys here had never had, but there is always a beginning to every- thing: J. D. Carter, known to many traveling waiters as “Carter, the bar- ber,” throughout the country, and said to have been, while on the road, the only traveling barber carrying a com- plete barber shop. He has the only equal-right shop in the clty, and does a fine business. He isa friend to all the hotel boys and railroad men. He has a reading room attached. where The Free- man, the Washington Colored Ameri- can, the Colored American Magazine and the Detroit Informer can be found for the boys to peruse, also the sport: ing papers and the New York Clipper. Many old waiters have been pleased to see him here, not only doing a credita ble little business for himself, but to the entire colored population. The International and Cataract hotel: at Niagara Falls, N. Y., will be under one management in the fature, and only one dining room will be ran to ac- commodate the guests of those hotels, This will, no doubt, be sad news to some of our readers as the combined force of waiters will not be near as large as the two would be. It cannot ‘be said with aconracy who will be in charge of the dining room. but we think that it will be safe to state that Mr. Foreman will be in charge. | J.J Miles, s strong and substantial colored citizen of Milwaukee, Wie., and headwaiter at the Plankinton hotel, has not only contrihated Uberally toward the Tuskegee Institute each year, but during the past few weeks has interest- ed others, and has sent amounts aggre- gating $100 for the purpose of forward: ing the work of the school. More and While passing why dont you ‘stop at ™ Boys Exchange 429 Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, ‘You can have a fine time. We handle the very best of goods wines, cigars and liquors of all kinds. Good masic every evening from 7 to 11. { William Harri at bar | Herman Wright - {Samuel Elliott entorsalners: iE Te Snow ‘FRANK BUCKNER, Proprietor. ( Gamers Exuiorr, 125 West Dispenser. Colfax Street “THe Darby Bar” JAS. C. THOMAS, Prop, Fine Wines and Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars, Celebrated K. & 8. Beer always on tap. South Bend, Ind. HOTEL de MOORE “ AND a Turf mm 4) Sample & os ae op aRoom was ig ee. 14 Proprietor ei oa ss POOL IN ANNEX. 171, 173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. more black men are giving out of their own bounty for thelr educational insti- tutions. Park@epers Fiend etal Polish > | : AN ale UBL ) “ NFR -DATE = IaH de \* A 2 es ea ORE i ae | PEOPLE oa Sing | ReTACPoRSHeS Bo ean [consi | Saal ea _One-potuna: Box :25) cts, at? Druggists an “ih . M E N we Have you a trequont desire to pass water? Use Seound or eatneeer’ Have you any unnatural discharge or night. losses? Are you afflicted with Eee STRICTURE, $4 GONORRHEA $4 GLEET ENLARGED PROSTATE, LOST VITALITY SKEEN'S PAINLESS STRIOTURE CURE raicatos ovary trace gf tobe dlecnees by ale Sclving nav dlsiodging tue obstruction and pot Sonous mateor, causing ito pass wway with the curine, until every vestage has" besa” fe moved. No cutting, dilating or drugging. No change in diet or business pursuits. ae ‘One remedy is a direet local application to iu atest parts batog barnlessd panne ‘Todomonstrate its great VALUE to the thou sands that are writing us Wwe are sending one fall month's treatment. prepaid, upon reeqipt ota “his is onough to portaunenty car any ordidary ease and: proves that if’ followed up. itis the only positiyeand sure STRIOTURE cURE. ‘Every customer is guaranteed sats faction, Our bookist, “An Honest Talk.” with many bona fide testimonials, sent FREE. All coummunfentions treaed confidentially.” Be- wware of imitations. Boid only by THE D. A. SKEEN CO., E O. D. Bell Block, OINCINNATI. OHIO. JEFF, SMITH, Prop. GEO, FOUNTAIN, Mer ae ero ae <a” Jes, Williams, Gras, st. Claire [Sarai ca ( eee \“heGreeley Saloon Ne ia Fine Wines, Liquors Xx A J et and Cigars ie Exoursiontsts give us a call. Headquarters for sports. ,Ask for it, you'll got it. A e 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO , woe a ARNETT’S PLACE By Fine Wines,Liquors & Cigars ws yy | <Bverything strictly first-class. A resort for the genteel and | 2 ey) «polite only. : E. L. ARNETT. MEALS SERVED IN THE CAFE} also drinks of all kinds to pr vate parties wishing to be reser ved. &.L: ARNETT, FROP. | 2301 and 2308 Morgan Street and 805N. 2érd Street, ST.LOUIS, MO, 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wixes and Cigars ‘Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods Pool and Billiard Parlors. +++++.New 'Phone 8026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE r Og os “asa | GEO. 8. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. ‘pet f JAS. JACKSON, Entertainer. ue a og Me aA 715 Linden st., S.LOUL M se i Private Reception Rooms for RP S YS ~~ Ladies and Special Parties, pis adh aren a5 ete ae INOTIOER Ba ae ( J __ Any enterprising colored man can make mon’ cae: \ 7 ey in St. Louis during the great World’ Far a’ The field is promising! and. ofters wonder int Oe \Wum Za ducements to men with money to inye All AN Vi Vy inquiries along this line will receive immediate \ Ht i, ‘tention by sending your communications to the Sbove addrecs, R. B. Parkers Exchange Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B, PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Phone 4257 new. Avenue, Indianapolis, ind. | SMOKE “THE BARRISTER” 10 | Cc Archie Greathouse and Robert Parker Special champions of this eQC__—_—_—_—ee—————— THE KEYSTONE! A High Class Hotel for . GENTLEMEN ONLY. ELEOTRIC LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS, CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM 2022 State Street, ATTACHED. Chicago, I 8. R. SNOWDEN, Proprietor. ———=—=—<*_—LL————_—_—_—== «« JOHN RAUCH’s” LZ ANEMIC a aie fi oc ligar re > ABE’S PLACE 440 Indiana Avenue Indianapolis, Ind “The Bank Liquor Honse’"—Chotce Wines and Liquors The best 5 cent drink in the city. Cigars und Tobacco. Special price on all bottled goods, ABE KRAUSS, Proprictor—formerly with E, Mantel, comer of Gopitol end Indians Avenues. = “THE STAR” shoe Shining Parlor J.R REED, Proprietor, 8. W. Cor. Stateand 22nd Street CHICAGO, ILL, ta besamenk, i ' Ce ia ey. bs Bo tet Pass L Hl | lt Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 442 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Ss Cares in 3 Days Gonorrahees, Gleet, Running Range, and all troubles caused from heavy lifting or staining. PR'ICE--50 CENTS GREENVILLE DRUG CO,, OREENVILLE, 318, j ent i mall socanty packed cn secsin 0 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED JOLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 809 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES : Any part of the United States and Canada, one year, postage paid $1.50 Three Months $60 Foreign Countries $1.00 extra and money by express, money order, post- mission, or international mail Agents wanted i every town and city not now occupied, and liberal inducements will be sent, Send for our extraordinary Adoptions. ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents per line. Fase of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inlc., 276 lines in a column. 5 cents per line. Included in liberal page. Advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professiol and business cards. Reason able discount for long time and space. Reading notices 16c per line. Special rates on WRITE U8S. Fettered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1903. EDUCATE WELL Rev. Thomas Dixon in a recent interview thinks that in educating the Negro the United States is preparing for a great race war, and that in time to come it will result in the extermination of the Negro on the American continent Dr. Dixon thinks the Negro all right as a slave or a laboring man, but to educate him—well—that had better be left undone. The Baltimore American And its right there where the Rev Dixon makes his mistake. Education—education and not a mockery will prove the Negroes' salvation, lessening the friction incident to the situation. It is not the thoroughly educated who at any time gives trouble, nor does it mean the highly educated, but the broadly educated, those capable of understanding. The well educated Negro is not different from a well educated white man when it comes to observation, understanding, etc. Either labor intelligently and systematically for their liberties when denied. They are not bomb throwers or regicides, nor of incendiary speech as the rule. They endeavor to work out their salvation by peaceful methods until, in the language of Patrick Henry, "there can be no peace." The well educated Negro can be no menace; his education affects him as it affects others. His line of conduct is such that it brings not down reproach and thus avoids the very things that brews disturbances. The well educated Negro is not raping, carousing, crapshooting, or drinking. He may be no naint awaiting translation, but he is circumspect and moves cautiously in the world with an eye single toward winning encomium and applause for right living. He possesses a degree of sentiveness—a saving degree, and without which there can be no salvation of the individual, and in the language of Senator Fairbanks, society is composed of the individual units; hence as the individual is the society. Rev. Dixon has allowed his book to too thoroughly impregnate him with vicious notions of the Negro. It stands to reason that the great majority is not redeemed, but Rev. Dixon should be in the redeeming business. carrying out the mission of man here below by helping the world to be better by being in it. His mission is not to turn it topsy turvy, but to issue the healing oil of peace—"the balm of Gilead." In the language of the good old Methodist brother, "Lord, help him to get right;" yes, and to stay right. 'ALL MEN UP." "All men up; rather than some men down" is the Rooseveltian creed as promulgated by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States. It does not mean, we dare say, that the political or civil millennium is at hand, but it does say that all signs should be pointing in that direction. What else should be expected in a progressive civilized country except the sturdy progress toward the most perfect day? Because man as an individual may forfeit the right of respect and the right of liberty owing to misdeeds and untoward actions, it does not inveigh against the class the remaining ones, those who have acted within the scope of the laws and within the pale of society's mandates as it is found existing. "All men up" is not only the duty of Presidents, but the Christlike duty that Christianity owes to humanity; Greek or Barbarian. No scourrilous screed, a political dragnet of the moment, but an utterance from the very heart of tribulation. "All men up" and no man down unless he will not come up, since he is a free moral agent and conducts his physical being as he wills. But in event he wills to come up he at least expects sympathetic support on the part of his country that he has been tangent to love and revere and of which to sing, "My country, 'tis of thee." "All men up" Christianity itself otherwise would be welghed in the balance—mene, mene, tekel upharsin—and mankind chant in doubt a dubious praise. The Christian church could not endure under other circumstances. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Doubt, distrust and dismay in the efficacy on the one hand and the repudiation of Christ outhe other or interchangeably. Men may not care to shove the question so far along, but it is patent to the discerning eye that looks beyond the confines of the small circle in which it moves, that the perpetuity of Christianity hinges upon the solution of the question or some satisfactory adjustment. It is just as righteous to accuse the God of the universe of the state of affairs as it is to accuse the President of the country. The state of affairs existed; in equiescent state, perhaps; but it had to come. And had it been postponed, hidden, subdued, smothered on, it would have broken out at a later day and with ten times the force. AN APPEAL Elsewhere in this issue is an appeal by the Baptist Foreign Missionary Board looking forward to the raising of $7,000 by April 12. Last year the church raised $2,100, but the demands are now more numerous and greater and the board, through the energetic secretary, Dr. L. G. Jordan, expects to reach the high mark it has set. "The noble leaders in our pupils, schools, woman's and young people's societies warrant the Foreign Mission Board in asking for and getting at least $7,000 on rally day," reads the appeal. Like all work that has charitable ends in view it must depend upon charity very largely. The work of the Baptist Foreign Missionary is generally known, and judging by the increased amounts raised from year to year on this particular day, it is increasing in interest and making inroads on the affections of the people for missionary effort. The race has been the recipients in the past rather than glives, the object of missionary causes, nor are they totally freed from that feeling owing to their own financial conditions. But many are able and willing, and do give. The lesson of giving is a growing one, and it must be so for it is now quite apparent that much of the support of such work must come from the race. In fact racial trials have much to do with the recognition of the trials of others. The board needs support; it must come from the public, the churches and societies. The undertaking is landable and in itself is an appeal The spreading of the gospel is attended with cost. Men must travel, eat and sleep: they must build houses, furnish them, and seek to introduce reforms as well as Christianity, and without which reforms it would not be worth the while. It all means money. It goes freely in other channels. Why not push along these great causes and joy in the ability and because of having performed a good deed? Send the board a donation; send it to 712 Walnut street, Louisville. Ky. --- It has been decided to hold the next annual meeting of the National Afro-American Council at Louisville, Ky. July 7, 1903. The arrangements for the meeting are in the hands of the committee of which William H. Steward, Esq., editor of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., is chairman. Disfranchisement is to be the paramount theme for discussion. Each person on the program will be limited to twenty minutes, and all speeches must be in manuscript. The Southerners who are exerting themselves to lengthen the school terms are wise in their day and generation. Where the public funds permit only three months, private subscriptions will make possible the employment of a teacher for two, three or four additional months to the great advantage of all concerned We must learn to help ourselves. A small sacrifice from each family will accomplish wonders. Negro business men would prosper if they would live more closely in accord with business principles. Frank and honest dealings with employees, prompt payment of wages and considerate treatment will go far to build up a strong internal organization, without which no enterprise can succeed. Rev. Thomas Dixon is getting a good deal of gratuitous advertising in these days; it will help the sale of his very much talked of book, at any rate, and that is something, that is, to him. He abuses poor Sambo, but in the meanwhile he rakes in the shining shekels Alas! poor Sambo, alas Tuskegee is proving to be an "open door" to Negro culture brains and energy. The existence of Washington's great establishment has caused two blades of grass to grow where but one grew before. A man who can and will do this is a public benefactor. Dr. Booker T. Washington is building wisely for the future. He is the man of the hour. Generations unborn will some day rise up and call him blessed. The Negro must cease to be a race of "Wilkins Micawbers." While we are "waiting for something to turn up" the white man is forging steadily forward in commerce, education and industry. The Freeman has a strong admiration for Northern Negroes who are courageous enough to go into the South and carry to the race their message of hope and capacity for help. We have no patience with those who indulge in big talk—at a safe distance. The rush of Negroes to the cities is to be deplored. They can and should be encouraged to remain on the farms and in thriving towns by increased protection, longer school terms and by a strenuous effort all around to make country life more attractive. Hon. Thomas Taggart is having some trouble in trying to play Mr. Hill of Nsw York as a favorite in the great chase for nomination as the candidate of Democracy. In the counting of hands on the proposition the negatives seem to have it. Trot out another horse. The colored man who strives to promote a kindlier feeling between the races in all parts of our fair land is greater than heroes who leadeth armies and taketh cities. Business leagues will help the Negro to buy to advantage so that he can compete with the white man in price and quality of all kinds of goods. Organize leagues in every State and county. Bertram Barton is our new Washington, D. C., correspondent. Keep your eye upon him. He will be a welcome addition to The Freeman's "Round Table." The Negro would do well to develop rapidly and effectively along the line of the least resistance while contending manfully for all the rights guaranteed him by the Federal Constitution. The ex-slave pension gag was the shot that was heard around the world. It's an ill wind that blows nobody good, etc The promoters are at least happy. Men in good health are not benefitted by charity. They want an opportunity to work. The best help is that which helps people to help themselves. What has become of Mr. James C. Matthews? Does not the Crum case revive some ancient nightmares? "Despise not the day of small things." Every mammoth enterprise had an humble beginning. Successful Business Negro. Leavenworth, Kan., Special.-Sam. Jones, who is at the head of several business enterprises here, without question is successfully conducting them in a way that reflects quite a measure of creditable concern upon himself singly, his race in this state particularly, and those members of it who are in business throughout the country generally. On North Fifth street he has added to his several enterprises in Leavenworth a general feed store, and his extensive number of patrons among both classes of a rural city's citizenship emphasizes his popularity. Sam first came into prominence in a mercantile and commercial way here by introducing the "Sam Jones Crock," a cigar handled by merchants in various parts of Kansas, and in many parts of Missouri and other adjoining states. WONDERFUL! A SOUL PHOTO- GRAPHED! Did you ever see the picture of a man's soul? No. Well, such a picture accompanying a beautiful poem, "My Soul and I," will appear in the great Easter number of the A. M. E. Review, issued in April. You will have to order now to secure a copy, for orders are already coming in, and there will be only 300 copies for sale outside of the regular issue to subscribers. Send 25 cents for this great number and get your order in at once if you would be in time. If you prefer to subscribe you can send one dollar and get the Easter Review and the other issue for a whole year. Do whichever you prefer, but what you do, do quickly. Send all money to H. T. Kealing, 631 Pine street, Philadelphia, Pa. PERSONAL. I would like to correspond with young ladies from 16 to 22, farmers' daughters pre-ferred, but will have a kind letter for one and all. Now, girls, write to a jolly, hearted boy. Object—fun and a loving wife. JOHN C. BELL, box 172, Leon, Kan. A Good Advice. If you are troubled with kinky or curly hair use Ozonized Ox Marrow, it will make your hair straight, soft and beautiful. If your hair is falling out, Ozonized Ox Marrow will stop it. If you have dandruff and itching in the head, Ozonized Ox Marrow will give you instant relief, and make the hair grow. Ozonized Ox Marrow is a hair food that imparts to the hair a healthy, lifelike appearance so much desired. Sold over 40 years. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill Every Lady Read This Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea; Displacement, Painful P-riods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it Free to every soft-sirring sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it Free. Address Mrs. A. B. Hudnut, South Bend, Ind. READ EVERY WORD AND PONDER WELL It means a perpetual income for a small amount of money Indiana Tropical Co. Incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana. CAPITAL STOCK $50.000.00 Divided in 5,000 Shares of $10.00 Each. What is a Plantation Said to Be Worth? "Developed Mexican Plantations are worth $1,000 in Gold per acre"—Chl. Inter Ocean. We Have the Best Banana Land in the World Located on the east coast of the Gulf of Darien, Colombia, South America. Only 1450 Miles from New Orleans. The climatic conditions are all that could be desired for the successful raising of bananas and other tropical fruits. 2000 Acres Purchased. 8000 Acres in Reserve, Making a 10000 Acre Plantation. Experienced Plantation Manager—He Has Spent the Greater Part of 12 Years Among the Inhabitants of Colombia. A Banana Plantation When in Full Bearing, is a Veritable Gold Mine to the Stock Holder. "The less money you have to invest, the greater is the need to place it where it will work hard and fast and permanently." Sir Thomas Lipton says: "For sure, large and permanent returns, nothing equals a well managed Tropical Plantation." TEN DOLLARS invested with us now will secure fully paid up and Non-assessable stock to the value of THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS Over $44 000 worth of stock sold to Bankers, Lawyers, Doctors, Merchants and other business and professional people. (Less than six hundred shares remain to be sold.) A great opportunity for our business people who act promptly. Indiana Tropical Co. JACOB R. DECKARD, Pres. WARREN C. BUELL, Vice Pres. JOHN C. HAMILTON, Sec.-Treas. 417-420 Lawl Building. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. SCIENCE SAVES COKER'S LIFE SCIENCE SAVES COKER'S LIFE RAILROAD MAN OF I.&V.RAILWAY LIVING AT MARCO, IND., CURED OF CANCER AFTER HAVING KNOCKED AT DEATH'S DOOR. SURGEONS, UNABLE TO REMOVE MALIGNANT GROWTH WITH THE KNIFE, RESORT TO NEW TREATMENT. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., Dec.—Dr. Benjamin F. Bye of this city has perfected a wonderful cure of cancer in the case of Mr. Jefferson Coker who was affliated with cancer all most covering the entire face. One large malignant growth on the jaw under the eye was as large as a turkey egg. The patient had been exceedingly ill for weeks, probably Cancer or Trumor Cured With Soothing Oint—Absorption Method. Do not eat or drink phytosan. Do not smoke or breathe phytosan. BENJ. F. BYE, M. D. Indianapolis, Ind. the results of a burning treatment he had been subjected to before coming to Dr. Bye. Those that have witnessed the cure pronounce it most marvelous, as Mr. Cokor was so weak he could scarcely walk. The most extraordinary feature of the cure is that there is no pain. The Doctor's method of treatment, which was discovered by him a few years ago, is an oil which will absorb the indurated parts of cancer and heal the ulceration. Besides from forty to fifty patients receiving the treatment at the Doctor's place, there are over one thousand receiving the home treatment direct or through their family physician. Taggarts Bakery 234 W. Vermont Street. 233, 235, 237 Massachusetts Avenue. 18, 20, 24 N. New Jersey Street. Tomlinson Hall Market HAVALUNCH In a Box for 10 cents. A. C DISHER Custom Tailor Suits $18.00 and up Pressing and Repairing Call and Inspect Our Goods. 432 Massachusetts Avenue. G ORIGINAL COMBINATION SUSPENDER & BELT Detach Hero Detach Hero It's a good suspender or a good belt—easily converted, can be so, that. We make a suspender it is light, easy and strong—to convert it into a belt, simply detach the three ends—as a belt it's sightly and supports the trousers. In all a practical article, that in its double role of suspender or belt, finding thousands of wearers throughout the country. They are made of fine elastic webbings with cord ends, or of leather with elastic ends. Those of leather are particularly adapted for use as belts. Buckles guaranteed work to resist. We make good all breaks. FOR SALE AT ALL GOOD STORES OR WELL SEND IT POSTPAID FOR 50c. THE G & G ORIGINAL BELT SUSPENDER CO. 82 Franklin St., Dep't 3, New York City. SOMETHING JUST OUT. A NEGRO ALM 50 CENTS; cont. mistress at Indianola, Misa, and D. Crum, Co. This book contains some historical events the year; also gives the creditable deeds of the MION, RELIGION, ART, MUSIC, MILITARY. Also a list of the different Negro inventions and Negro authors and their publications; also the education including the latest census report. It is a most handy reference book for who wish Good Reading and want to keep Price 50 Cents Large Com WRITE E. A. JOH author of the Famous History Negro Race and American SOMETHING NEW JUST OUT. A NEGRO ALMANAC AND STATISTICS. PRICELY ON POST, mistress at Indianola, Miss., and Dr. Crum, Collector Port, Charleston, S. C. This book contains some historical events concerning the race for nearly each day in the state, also gives the creditable deeds of the race for the last two years in EDUCATION. RELATIONSHIP. A list of the different Negro inventions and names of the inventors; also a list of the Negro authors and their publications; also the latest statistics about the race in finance and education including the latest census reports as to population, rate increase, &c. It is a most handy reference book for Ministers, Public speakers and others who wish good Reading and want to keep up with race Progress. Author of the Famous History Negro Race and History Negro Soldiers in the Spanish American War. [Name] Call or write for particulars. Enclose DR G. S. GU P. O. Box 157, San WORD AND PO Call or write for particulars. Enclose stamps for an early reply to DR G. S. GUILLORY. P. O. Box 157, San Antonio, Texas FOR FULL PARTICULARS ADDRESS NG NEW INAC AND STATISTICS, PRICE only ing pictures of Mrs. Minnie Cox, Post- ector Port, Charleston, S. C. concerning the race for nearly each day in race for the last two years, in EDUCIA, AFFAIRS, POLITICS and BUSINESS, names of the inventors; also a list of the latest statistics about the race in finance as to population, rate increase, &c. Ministers, Public speakers and others up with race Progress, Agents Wanted, missions NSON, Attorney Raleigh, N. C. History Negro Soldiers in the Spanish- War. Dr. G. S. GUILLORY, THE GREAT HEALER He Relieves the Afflicted THE GREAT SPECIFIC DISPOSITIONIST. He is a Wonderful Purifier. We can hear words of praise of his Known Power singing through the air all over the country. He is curing the sick and afflicted without the use of medicine. It is proven by his thousands of testimonials that his Wonderful Healer nurses almost all diseases of humanity without the use of drugs. If you are sick or afflicted and have been taking medicine until you are tired and cannot get well, see this Wonderful Healer. He will Cure you without the use of Medicine If you are in ill luck, or in trouble, or your plans miscarry in any way, see this Wonderful Man and he will advise you. stamps for an early reply to ILLORY. Antonio, Texas WONDER WELL STAGE. EDITED BY "Woodbine" A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be printed. Professionals and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST Brister, Miss Grace Coatier, Miss Beatrice Cornish, Miss Min'ie Pickle, Miss Annie Edmonds, Miss Bertie Francis, Miss C Harris, Miss C Harris, Miss Eliza Harris, Mrs. M. C Hunt, Mrs H H Locke, Mrs Ida Mitchell, Estelle Morris, Miss Emma Morrison, Mrs Glenn Perkins, Mrs Annett Scudder, Miss Clara Winfred, Mrs Fannie GENTLEMEN'S LIST Anderson, Ed Albert, B Berry, Bill Black, Perry Bostwick, W. G. Bone, McCarrer, Howard Mobley, Pearl Mason, Chase Mason, Alexander Mobley, J W Made, Henry McCamore, Henry McJohn, P Perrin, Syney Cooper, J W Donaldson, F B Delar, John Baldwin, Albert Foster, S B George, J E Geyer, Perry Harris, Memo Hollie, W B Heater, Edward Hinghes, Ed Horace, Geo. Hughes, Jly Hughes, Chas. Hutchins, A R Jordan, J A King, Frank 2 King, Eugene Kitchle, N T. Larkins, Jno Lasha, S McCov, Geo. MCMAN, J H. McCarrer, Chas McCarrer, Howard Moppin, Pearl Mason, Chase Mason, Alexander Mobley, J W Made, Henry McCamore, Henry McJohn, P Perrin, Syney Price, J W Perry, Oliver D Perry, J W Russell, Lacola G Rawley, Henry Smith, J J Steward, Wm. Steward, James E. Sweman, Wilber C. Smith, J J Smith, David The Walstews The Foers The Pitttles Toliver, E J Twett, M Wright, J L. Williams, R W Washington, Dan, E. Watson, Jack Watkins, Jack THE Hottest COON in DIXIE—Irwin Pa., March 11; Vanderbilt, 12; Lailrobe, 13; Bearer Falls, 14. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS (Voolekel & Nolan Mahara Mgr.)—Bautou, 11; March 9; Richmond, 10; Mt Sterling, 11; Paris, 12; Maysville, 13; Hamilton, O, 14. W.A. MAHARA, MINSTRELS, (Western-Frank Mahara Mgr.)—Bautou, 11; March 9; Farnsworth, Lerville, 11; Gibson City, 12; Fairbury, 13; Bross, 14. MALLORY Patti, (Feunberg Stock, Co.)—Augusta, Me., week of March 9. To the Louisiana Blossom: Hurry up with your gag.—Logan. Hello, Witherman and Dudley! How did you like Savannah, eh?—Tom. To Ben Hunn: Did you ever meet a Kansas performer that was a "frost?"—Tom. Black PATTI Troubadours will appear March 19 at Park Theater, Indianapolis, for two performances. "The very essence of grace" is what the San Francisco, Cal., Examiner has to say of Cole and Johnson. Pearl Moppin is with Mahara's Minstrels No. 1, and sends best wishes to the No. 2 company and all friends. Sam H. Davis and Miss Laura Walker, of the Kentucky Feud Company, were pleasant Freeman callers last week. John Rucker, the "Alabama Blossom," has closed with the Black Patti Troubadours, and is at his home in St. Louis, Mo. Tom Logan sends regards to Powell, Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Kersands, Allie Brown, Harry Krayton, Fred Simpson and R. and P. contingent. W. Goff Kennedy, the comedy vocalist, is featuring this week "In the Lulu Hall of Fame," and his rendition of that songs stamps him as an artist of merit. James H. Harris, trombone soloist, now with Mahara's Minstrel No. 1, will take his old position with C. G. Phillips' Tom Show for the summer season. Wishing all friends success, Say, Will Wise, why don't you, write? Scotte and De Leo, doctors of music, are still en route with Mahara's No. 1 show, and at the close of the present season they will be seen in some of the best vaudeville houses and parks. Regards to Cooper and Bailey. Notes from Boston. *Avery and Hart were at Keith's New Theater last week. * * Al and Mamie Anderson are at Austin & Stone's Museum this week doing a very swell act. * * The Grant Club is as popular as ever with the performers, and you can get more amusement at the Grant than any place in Boston. * * The Freeman can always be found at the shop of Mr. James Allen, the ever popular barber of Pleasant street. The veteran Georgia Minstrel Judge, Charles A. Crusoe ("the man that speaks"), although a paralytic for seventeen years, is happy to announce that he is still in the land of the living and will at any time be greatly pleased to receive visits from any member of the profession in reminiscent moods in- ```markdown ``` THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER clined that will call on him for a chat at his home, No. 224 W. 17th street, New York city. Friends must necessarily realize that he is not a mendicant; in consequence will please leave their pocketbooks at home before calling. Notes from McCabe & Young's Black Tribly.—Business continues big in South Dakota. We have been snowbound twice, but otherwise everything has been lovely. The company is composed of ten good people, and is a hit from start to finish. William S. McCabe, Walter Webb, William H. Thomas, Charles Kopp, Miss Minnie Vonteler, Miss Opal Bell, Miss Lizzie Williams, Charlotte Gunther and the Black Swan are the members of the company. D. W. McCabe is still doing his great work in advance, and bills like a circus. The company will go to the coast and back. Miss Bessie Bell joined the company at Minot, N. D. Notes from Domino Theater, Fernanadina, Fla.—S. R. O. was the greeting of our stock company last Saturday night, and the house was kept in an unroar of laughter from start to finish. * * Vida De Vine and Webster Williams are among the new arrivals, and they made a big hit. They are known as Big and Little Casino. They send regards to the Crosby, Harry and Oma; also to Stevens and Williams. * * Miss Carrie Hall is featuring "My Little Gypsy Mald." * * Miss Estella Jones is making good singing "The Banquet in Misery Hall." * * Miss Maggie De Voe and Father Kinnie, celebrated cake walkers, are a strong feature. * * John Dennis, of the team of Dennis & Jones, is taking encores nightly, introducing "The Furniture Man." * * The music and mirth of our show are endorsed by our large patronage. Regards to all friends. Notes from Buckingham Theater, Tampa, Fla.—We are still doing good business at the same old stand. Active rehearsals are in progress for the road show and this year we will have a far better show in every particular than ever. Two private cars, thirty performers, eighteen pieces in concert band, and ten solo musicians in orchestra. The leading parts in the "Rabbit Foot" will be taken by "Happy" Arthur Howe. D. Ireland Thomas. W. Goff Kennedy, Billy Bradley, the Cramponts (Pauline and Walter), Lucy Peters and Ada Harris. Charles Williams will furnish the novelty act this season. A few more first class musicians can be used by Mr. Chappelle. Our new canvas, which accommodates 1,500 people, new printing matter, and capable management, make this show a criterion for all colored shows. From the razorbacks up to the manager each and every member is colored, including advance agents, ticket sellers, railroad contractors, etc. Everybody sends regards to friends. More anon. Notes from, the Famous Georgia Minstrels: We are now in Oklahoma, meeting the roughest weather and business so far known to this section of the country. There is a real hard blizzard here now, the same as we had in Iowa, only it goes harder with a person down here than it does in Iowa. Our company has visited the South many times prior to this, and it is exclaimed unanimously throughout the company that they never saw such fierce weather in this section of the country. We have been forced to stay in our car for four days, not going anywhere, only when compelled to, and then wrapped as though we were in search of the north pole. Our show is all set and running smoothly and satisfactory to both its patrons and manager. Our company was well entertained in Guthrie Sunday, many of them meeting very dear friends, viz.: The Houseleys are seemingly at home at Elder Coran's, and all the boys speak highly of Guthrie and the genial manner in which they were treated at the hands of people of that city, and it is one of the cities we would like to have a return date in, provided the weather would be more clement. Mr. Guy Edwards, one of our company, and a constant reader of the Freeman, had the pleasure of meeting his brother and wife and spending a few days with them. Mr. Edwards has not seen his brother for years, and was more than elated over the surprise. We send regards to R. L. Wilson, Ed Burton and George A. Swan. Napoleon Johnson writes from the Big Minstrel Festival: We are back in Georgia for a few stands and then we go into Alabama. The band, under S. E. Dodd, is making good and leaving the people screaming nightly. Henry Bartlett's solo alto is still a valuable member, and he sends regards to all friends. In street parades, when Manzie Campbell, of Campbell brothers, starts one of those long rolls on the snare drum and ends in rag-time to start a march, he never fails to have a crowd around him, and it is tit for tat between him and Lester McDaniels. "Reub" bicycle rider, which makes the biggest hit, as both in their lines are voted as wonders by both whites and colored. S. H. Dudley, stage manager, has changed the ending of the last act, "The Colored Ping-Pong Club," so now it closes with more ginger than before. In Spartanburg, on the 24th, about 10:45 p. m., and half an hour before performance ended, John Tinsley, a colored man about thirty years old, fell in a swoon about the time Kersand was closing the olio. At the time no one took particular notice of it, but thought it was caused by heat on account of it being crowded, but when leaving for their homes they witnessed the uncanny spectacle of a dead man. In Charlotte, N. C., Messrs. Sam B. Coles, J. W. Coleman, J. T. Hands and H. N. Kennell, friends of Robert Leach, royally entertained quite a number of the company in the tailoring establishment of Coles & Coleman. Clarence Powell played the role of butter—you all know the rest. Also, in Greenville, S. C., on the 21st, Lester McDaniels, trick bicyclic, after the show, had a number of us out to his house for supper, and we found his mother and sister great entertainers, and cooks as well, judging from the spread set before us, and I voice the sentiments of all those present when I say for our part the company can play Greenville again soon if Lester will only invite us out to another one of those suppers. From the looks of the table the company has not lost any of its power of cleaning up wherever it goes. Those present were S. H. Dudley, Dude Kelly, Clarence Powell, Allie Brown, Harry Kraton, John Pittman, Richard E. Hayes, Wm. Cooper and myself. Wm. Gooper and Frank Caskry send regards to Sam Johnson and Henry McCamon. L. B. Herndon says, Hello, Bally and Spiller. Richard E. Hayes, song book speller, can be heard nightly crying out his wares; also, on his cornet, playing the solo in the selection of Harry Von Tilzer's medley of popular airs in our daily band concerts. At this writing all are well and send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Chicago, Ill., Notes—Mrs. Grace Vaughner, who has been with the "Bamboo Queen Company," came home quite ill. * * Prof. Williams' Bamboo Queen Company, whilst playing an engagement at Gillett, Wis. Feb. 24th, were unfortunate to be in the fire that burned down the theater, they losing all their effects. Amongst the heavy losers were the Vaughners, the Brewers, Wm. Coleman, John Love and Prof. Williams, manager. Their entire loss is estimated at $3,500. The profession extend them their sympathy. * * We are glad to know that Williams & Walker, and the "Smart Set" Company are meeting with the approval of the critics whilst they appear on Broadway, and that they are pleasing the audiences, hoping that they will prove the only real box office attractions that have ever appeared on Broadway. * * Daddy Love is inclined to be on the sick list. * * Barnes and Bragg have joined hands together as a team. * * Gus Stevens is doing a male sketch, along with his female character, and makes a hit either. He and his partner, C. H. Williams, will produce a new sketch shortly. * * The Standard Quartette has been reorganized with the following members: Chas. H. Morris, first tenor; Ed Doss, second tenor; James Douglass, first bass; Edward Hood, second bass; Morris and Douglass taking the place of George Day and Will Culp. We hope the boys will continue to meet with success and hold up the banner the Standard has made. * * Prof. Moore, the world's champion colored magician, is making a great hit in one of our leading vaudeville houses. He is as clever as Prof. Kellar or Hermann II. We predict a great future for him in the world of fame. Managers will do well to make open dates for him. * * We are all going to attend the best musical entertainment ever given in our city the 18th inst., at the Institutional Church, given by the Symphony Orchestra and Jubilee Choir. They comprise forty musicians under the direction of Prof. N. Clark Smith, Arthur A. Brown, manager. * * Mr. Samuel Davis and wife, of the Kentucky Feud Company, now playing in the city, were callers at headquarters. * * James Brown, who made a hit as a partner with Arthur, Deming, in the vaudeville houses, is here again. Sends regards to all. * * Princess Losorus, who is singing at one of our popular vaudeville houses, is captivating the audiences, and is the hit of the bill. When she appears in front of the footlights applause greets her beyond reason. She is a sweet singer, and her conceptions are beyond our best female singers. She is the leading prima donna to date. * * Miss Callie Kimbs, song and dance artist, Miss Nettie Gentry, classical songstress, and Miss Maggie Tyler, interpreter of coon songs, are holding the boards at Peter's vaudeville house. All doing good. * * The real old man character that should be performed in true reality is now being enacted by Billy Carroll. The public and managers, after seeing him perform, will surely warm up to him. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York city: The Darktown Drigade has stolen a march on the alert managers of white attractions, and has taken their audience from under their nose. Scene: The New York theater in the glare of electric light, yet clouded with the invasion of Darktown en masse. Six detectives at the box office hustling dusky patrons to the upper regions by way of the elevator, the lighter tinted crowd crushing into the auditorium." Thus writes Owen Donavan in a leading metropolitan daily of the tremendous success of Williams and Walker and their big company now appearing in their third week at the New York Theater in their greatest success, "In Dahomey." The house is packed at each performance, and it is rumored that the show may remain for the balance of the season. One of the most prominent and pleasing features of the entertainment is the remarkable act of Marsh Craig, the phenomenal equilibrist, who never fails to bring down the house with storms of applause. His act has caused thousands to wonder if he has a single bone in his body. * * Information has just been received in this city of the recent death in England of William Murray, of the well-known team of singing and dancing comedians, Johnson & Murray, Mr. Murray was at one time a prominent member of the Sam T. Jack Creoles, Isham's Octoroons and the Williams and Walker companies. He was a clever little comedian and had a host of friends who mourn his demise. * * Messrs. Reese, Baker, Frazier and Hallago, of the "On the Swaucean Riv" company, were in the city last week. They left Monday morning for Newark, N. J., where the company is appearing this week, after which they will fill a week's engagement in Baltimore, Md. * * Harry Brown, the clever singing comedian, was a big hit Sunday night at the New York Theater. Mr. Brown is appearing this week at Proctor's 58th Street Theater, where he is eliciting rounds of applause. * **Black Carl, the magician, and Miss Midget Price, soubrette, are in the city, having closed with the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" company. * **Jullus Glenn and his Wangdoodle Comedy Four, Messrs. Erb Robinson, James White and Harvey Goodal, have signed with Gus Hill's "Vanity Fair" burlesque company for the balance of the season. They opened at the Dewey Theater, this city, Monday, and are making a big hit at each performance. * **"The Smart Set" are this week finishing a run of two weeks to tremendous business at the 14th Street Theater. Ernest Hogan, the clever comedian, never fails to keep the audience in an unproar, Russell Brandow, Billy McClain, Mme Cordelia and Jerry Mills also receive rounds of applause for their clever work. The "Smart Set" has made a good impression in the metropolis, and no doubt next season they will enjoy a longer run here. * **Hodges and Launchemere was at Proctor's 125th Street Theater Sunday night. * **Al Balley, the clever singing and dancing comedian, has joined hands with Christian for his novelty roaring skating act in vaudeville. They are booked to appear at Keith's at an early date. * **Walter Crumbley, formerly of the singing and dancing team of Bradford and Crumbley, arrived in the city last week from Grand Rapids, Mich. * **The Afro-American Troubadours are the attraction at Huber's 14th Street Museum this week. Among those with the company are the Globe Four, Blanche Bradley, Peterson and Brown and Tom Fletcher, the "kid." * **Mrs. Mattie Wilkes-Hogan last Friday caused the arrest of her husband, Ernest Hogan, the well known comedian and star of the "Smart Set" company, now at the 14th Street Theater. Mrs. Hogan is suing for a divorce on the ground of cruel treatment. They were married on May 11th, 1902, and separate December 5th, 1902. Hogan was immediately released on $1,500 bail, and the case is scheduled for a hearing (to-day) Saturday, March 7th. Mrs. Hogan asks for a legal separation and alimony, as she says her husband receives $150 a week for his services and gets $8,000 a year royalties on the songs he has written. * **Marsh Craig is in receipt of a letter from Joe Jalvan, the Oriental wonder worker, now in London, England, stating that himself and wife are getting along nicely. It also brought the information that Gauze, the great female impersonator, had left England for Berlin, Germany, with a company of entertainers, and that he was making good. * **Get the Freeman every Saturday at Slaughter's barber shop, 114 W 31st street. The New York Clipper. The fifthi anniversary edition of the Clipper was something immense. It gave the vaudeville performers a very liberal and deserving send-off. The pictures of Manager Albert J. Borie and the Clipper staff was something of a treat for actors to look upon. Johnson and Dean, "dressed to kill," Belle Davis, the world's greatest coon song singer, and the Mallory brothers, looking wicked, standing each side of Miss Mazie Brooks, were among the most notable pictures seen in the bunch. The Freeman and its large representative following of colored American performers unanimously offer the Clipper their hearty congratulations. Notice to Actors: Having at all times taken a deep interest in charity, I have chosen to found what we could proudly call the Colored Actors' Fund of America. I have carefully drawn up a set of statements, which will appear in the Freeman during the month of April, ending in May. I request all actors to send in your money orders ahead of time and secure five or more copies of each issue of the Freeman during the month of April, in order to supply any actor with a copy who had not heard of the movement, or to be placed on file in the clubs or public headquarters wherever actors assemble. Three statements, to be followed by a closing address, with operations to follow, will complete the proposition. Yours in brotherhood. SYLVESTER RUSSELL. A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING. BY SILVESTER RUSSELL. Pauline Cottrell can now afford to change her stage name. Cooper and Bailey threaten to soon be headliners. Managers are now billing their names one size larger. Charles Sport, leading tenor of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, Boston, has found an angel. He is to star in classical concert next season. Theodore Drury, according to rumor, will produce another grand opera in New York this season with Mr. Ruffin again in the cast. Hurle Bavardo, a noted tragedian, of Baltimore, has arrived in New York. He expects to produce "Othello" if he can find enough actors to support him. Billy Caldwell has written a new coon song with the word "nigger" in it, in spite of disapproval. Even Saint Suttle has represented Chicago better than that. Billy Johnson, ex-legitimate comedy star, has finished a tour over the Casto circuit of New England. Mr. Johnson enjoys an enviable reputation, which should enable him to keep busy. He has shown a good deal of intelligence since his separation from his former partner. He has also written "Since Bill Bailey Came Back Home" and other good songs. It seems too bad that another actor in the South is soldiering on Billy's name. Graham's Southern Specialty Company, with Mme. Flower as the star, is touring New England. The Harrison Brothers New and Ancient South is also doing the East. The domestic classes of white people have been cultivating a tendency of late to assert that white people can sing coon songs better than colored people. This is not true. We must not accept this "bluff" from white people. We must disagree with them at once. The white actress who blacks her face to FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by our colored friends! Everybody invited to sing them! "IF TIME WAS MONEY I'D BE A MILLIONAIRE" Ivory, please! famous success. "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFRICA." "NOTHING LIKE THIS." HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" Professionals are respectfully requested to write to the publisher, LEO FEIST, Feist Bldg., 134 W. 37th street. 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Send stamp for catalogue Satisfaction guaranteed. Address G. BARR & CO., Highwood, Ill. sing coon songs and then rolls up her sleeve to show her white arm makes no impression whatever on her audience. They applaud the song, but care nothing about her color. Desdunes and Harris, poets and actors, of Gideon's Minstrels, are one of the brightest comedy teams of the West. I have seen them, and I think Skinner Harris ranks with the best comedians on record—when he does not go beyond the limit. They will probably play New York during the present season. Tom Brown and Miss Navarro have been almost exclusive Keith circuit favorites during the past two seasons. Rastus and Banks have followed close behind them. Tom Brown is a good example of quality. His dignified, unassuming manners have gained for him wide popularity. Miss Helen Ogden, the sweet Western singer, who gives to charity, has set a good example for the "Love" Exchange of Chicago. Well may it be said that charity begun with women. It must be remembered that Miss Flora Batson once gave the receipts of an entire performance to aid a poor widow woman dying with consumption. How mortifying to think that 500 healthy actors can't even raise $200. Mme. Martha V. Pulley has been singing coon songs quite prominently of late and rather badly. I have been unable to understand one word she says from beginning to end. This will probably remind her that her articulation needs attention. She is singing very prominently, and for that reason receives criticism. The De Wolf sisters, in duets, are much easier to be understood. Colored rag-time singers have been suffering with three defects: Unnaturalness, bad dialect and badness. The colored artists who will "win out" in the future are those who sing a song naturally, speaking the words distinctly. There is no need to add any extra thickness to your own language. The colored performer who is not too lazy to dance a neat buck to his rag-time will be a winner. It has been stated by correspondents in this paper that there are no critics among the men of our race and none who are up with the actors. I agree with the assertion. But if the profession is to advance somebody must do the talking. There will be no thinking without talking, no plays without play-wrights, and nothing original except from an original mind—remember that—and there will be no organization without an organizer, no belief without somebody to believe in, and no union where there is no dissension. If the fruits of any of the present critics are up to the actors, by their fruits ye shall know them. WANTED A young man desires correspondence with a young lady with matrimonial intention. He is a Canadian and in good circumstances. She must be of good character and considerable means. A widow preferred. Address H. T. P. L. News Stand, 1025 John Street, Cincinnati, O. Long courtship not necessary, will marry immediately. 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Mrs. Sarah Walker, who has been sick for some time, is able to be out. Quarterly meeting was held at the M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Howell died on the 19th ult., and was buried on the 22d from the Freewill Baptist church, Rev. Calvin Ewards officiating. Rev. P. Howard, of Richmond, Ind, opened revival meetings at the Freewill Baptist church on the 22d. Mr. and Mrs. Whitted, Mrs. Moblin and son of Rockville, and Mr. Bunn, of Bloomingdale, were in the city on the 22d. Policeman John Brown has returned from Virginia, where he has been for his health. Mrs. Jas. Bishop is slowly improving. The Freeman for sale, every Saturday, at 314 E. Jefferson street, Syracuse, N. Y. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Destructive Criticism is the Cheapest Thing in the World. pleted. Mr. E. B. Cabbell subscribed tutions, it being found that when Dallas, Tex, Special—I would like a little space in your valuable paper in which to thank you for your manly and conservative editorials, and especially for your defense of our great leader. Brooker T. Washington. Great men are always abused by the ignorant and envious. Let those who dislike Dr. Washington's leadership of the race prove their ability to give us a better one by doing greater and better work than he has done—not by throwing mud at him. A dog can bark at a passing train, but that is no proof of canine engineering skill. Destructive criticism is the commonest and cheapest thing in the world, but constructive criticism is a pearl of great price. I should like to see some constructive criticism of Dr. Washington's career. That is, I wish the doctor's critics to build some new and better road to success. Tearing up the track Dr. Washington is laying will do no good. Construction is what we need. The race is overrun with talkers—mere wind jammers. Do first and talk afterward. Let that Boston editor build up a great newspaper as a monument to his genius and a palladium of his peoples' liberties. Nature made Booker T. Washington a great man. Wisdom pointed out to him the door in the temple of fame. Opportunity opened it, and industry and virtue, those guardian angels of success, carried him triumphantly through the shining portals. It is vain for envious ambition to seek entrance to the sacred purlens by swinging to his coat tail. To all such I say: "Come, look up bravely; put this pulling passion out of your mind. The Grim Reaper's Work. Columbia, Tenn., Special—Jack Winfield, who was reported ill a short while ago, succumbed to his illness on the 13th ult. Monke Fleming is on the sick list. Ned Osborn died at his home on Lyle Creek on the 13th. Mrs. Scott Fleming left on the 27th ult., to visit her son in Lewis county. Miss Janie Graves is ill at her home in Fourth St. Luther Miller came home sick from Mt. Pleasant recently. Fred Martin has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Chicago. Rev. James Gilmore has returned from a visit to his family. Mrs. Lizzle Fitzpatrick has recovered from an attack of la gripe. George Little and son Matt were in Nashville recently. Matt Little was in Florence, Ala., on the 29th ult. News Personal and General Newspaper and General. Chicago, Ill., Special.—W. D. Haskins who was on A. G. Murray's private car of the Big Four railroad at Cincinnati, for a number of years, is now located in Chicago, and has just returned from California with the third vice-president's car of the Santa Fe railroad. Mrs. James L. Love is convalescing. Rev. J. H. Thomas, of Ebenezar Baptist church, is on the sick list. Rev. E. J. Fisher, of Olive Baptist church, preached an able sermon to a large audience on the 22d alt. Eight new members were added to the church. Charles Raymore was ill from la gripe at his home, 2586 Wabash avenue, last week. A Brilliant Entertainment. Martinsburg, W. Va, Special.—Mr. and Mrs. Hopewell entertained a social party recently. Beautiful music was pealed from an elevated platform to the ears of the guests, who tripped the light fantastic to their heart's content. A beautiful supper was servered, covers being laid for twenty persons. After the repast toasts were given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hopewell. The sitting room. dining room and library were beautifully decorated with natural flowers interspersed with red, white, blue and yellow electric lights. Revivals in Progress. Nicholasville, Ky., Special—Rev. C. C. Goines is in Cincinnati assisting Rev Grays in his meeting. Protracted meetings are in progress at the Christian church. The public is invited. James H Wilson left for Cincinnati last Monday. Mrs. E. Favors, M. West and J. Ball are on the sick list. Rev Goines will preach a series of doctrinal sermons in the near future. The Baptist church has the largest membership of any church in the city. The B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday at 6 p. m. Social and General News Cheyenne, Wyo., Special.—Sam Hopkins, of Ogden, Utah, is visiting his parents in this city. T. E. Gray is on the slick list. Mrs. H. C. Jefferson has received the news of the death of her sister, Mrs. Bettie Arvant, of Kansas City, Mo. She attended the funeral. The musical for the organ fund of the A. M. E. church, on the 12th ult., was a financial success. The program was well rendered. The Freeman is on sale at T. E. Gray's barber shop, 1714 $ Ferguson street. News Notes. Wewoka, I. T., Special.—Snow covered the ground all last week. The farmers are glad. Mrs. M. L. Barclay is still teaching school at the A. M. E. church. J. M. Neal will soon move into his new residence. Mrs. M. L. 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Sister Hughes is not expected to recover from her continued illness. The Wewoka Literary club rendered a nice program last Tuesday night. Successful Meeting of U. B. F.'s. Batesville, Miss., Special—On the 14th ulc, closed one of the grandest sessions of the U. B. F.'s ever held in the state. The session was full of enthusiasm from start to finish. Mayor Patten delivered a welcome address on behalf of the city, which was appropriately responded to. Timely addresses were made by several leading citizens. Much good will be the outcome of the meeting. Memorial Services Held. Bonaire, Ga., Special — Memorial services in honor of Prof. H. L. Walker were held at the Thankful Baptist church on the 15th ult. The Batchelor fraternity has lost one of its best members in the person of I. W. Haynes. He finally mustered [up sufficient courage to lead to the alter one of Augusta's favorite daughters, in the person of Miss Maggie Johnson. Cold Winter in California. Palo Alto, Cal., Special.—This section has experienced one of the coldest winters in its history. Sam, Jose made a business trip to the city a few days ago. Lewis Terrell was in Alum Rock on the 22d ult. L Luceli has purchased real estate in Los Angeles. Richard Brown, one of our progressive young men, will soon engage in business for himself. FARM·ORCHARD AND GARDEN. BY J.S.TRIGG. COPYRIGHT, 1903 BY J.S.TRIGG. ROCKFORD, IA. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. The general extension of trolley lines through country districts will do more than any other one thing to popularize country living. Where these lines are built there will men eagerly seek country homes, where the conditions for raising a family are so vastly better than they are in the city. Every trolley line project should receive the hearty support and encouragement of all people living tributary to the territory through which it passes. The general verdict as to the value of rape as a forage crop is that for pigs and sheep it is one of great value. As a general proposition on the average farm it is better to sow it by itself of an acreage just suited to the needs of this class of stock kept on the farm. While it may be grown as an after crop following small grains and corn, unusual drought or excessive rains are each likely to prevent its best development. Anyway, be sure to sow a small piece next spring and give it a trial. As the time draws near for making the second payments on Dakota and Canadian land investments a good many men who have mortgaged good farms in Iowa and Minnesota to buy these northern lands are going to find themselves quite seriously embarrassed. We do not see why it is that when a man after working hard for years finds himself at last out of debt and in a position to enjoy life he must needs incumber his property and take up the fret and worry of the old life again. Why don't men know when they have got enough? No new breed of cattle has ever sprung more quickly into popular favor than have the Polled Angus. The many prizes which this breed carries off at the stock shows, their uniform color and absence of horns, combined with their early maturing qualities, commend them very highly in public estimation. They are peculiarly adapted to the conditions which prevail in the corn belt and are as much a complement of the field of corn as a flock of sheep are of a turnip or rape field. No man can make any mistake who places a good herd of "Doddies" on his corn and clover farm. The production of farm and garden crops is being carried on very successfully in connection with the state institutions of the western states. In the state of Iowa extensive additions have been made during the past year to the farm lands of nearly all the state insti- ```markdown ``` tutions, it being found that when under proper supervision the convicts and a very large per cent of the imbeciles can thus not only contribute largely to their own support, but in the doing of the work are greatly benefited mentally and physically. A sight which might have been seen last July at one of the insane hospitals was a brigade of seventy-five patients engaged in hoeing a forty acre field of potatoes. The superintendent had told them that if they did not hoe for dear life they would not have any potatoes for winter use, and you should have seen them hoe. They had plenty of potatoes. The west should take to heart the lesson taught by the abandoned farms of the east—that of a wanton waste of soil fertility. This evil was not brought about in any one year or decade, but like interest on a mortgage or the progress of an insidious disease worked cumulatively and continuously until the earth refused to yield her increase. The most splendid heritage of the west lies not in its landscape scenery, its waterways or climate, but in the inherent fertility of its soil, the impairment of which is only possible by greedy and barbarous methods of agriculture which, unfortunately, are too often to be found. Today the buildings on many an eastern farm are worth more than the land itself, and any effort for the restoration of the fertility of such farms is of necessity exceedingly tedious and expensive and in many cases utterly useless. The owner of a fertile western farm should study no question so closely and intelligently as how to preserve and maintain this natural fertility, for, like a man's reputation, it is very hard to restore when once it is impaired. Wherever the catalpa will grow and do well there it should be planted extensively as a forest tree. It does not seem to do well north of latitude 40, growing slowly, crooked and gnarly. North of this line the larch and white ash should be substituted for it. The year 1902 brought some record breaking sales of fine cattle in price obtained, the Hereford bull Perfection going at $9,000 to an Illinois breeder and the Angus bull Prince Ito going to another Illinois man at $9,100, while the Angus heifer Black Cap Judy went at $6,500. A reduction of the size of the farms compels a study of intensive agriculture, the production of two crops where one grew before. This in turn compels a study of the scientific side of agriculture and elevates it from a mere hapazed business to the level of the professions. The material for some very toothsome pies and sauce can be procured early in the season by removing one or two pieplant roots to the cellar in the fall and covering with earth. The shoots will soon show up tender and white. The root should be well frozen before removal. Hundreds of farmers' wives have each sold from $200 to $300 worth of poultry and eggs which they have raised on the farm the past year. This makes the hens which may be kept in an ordinary way upon the average farm as good money makers as a dairy of from six to ten average cows, and not as much trouble to care for. Professor Koch of Berlin, the eminent bacteriologist, is given $250 a day, his expenses and the assistance of two high priced aids by the British South African company to go to South Africa to study the cattle plague which has so nearly wiped out the live stock of that country. There are hundreds of other German professors who are glad to get $400 a year. With absolutely inexhaustible supplies of both anthracite and bituminous coal, with the best mining methods and machinery in the world and the most complete system of transportation, the American people are today importing coal from foreign countries and being frozen out and held up for famine prices for fuel because they have not sense enough to settle a purely economic question without hurting all the people. The work of the farmers' institutes is taking on a more comprehensive and practical form this winter than ever before. In connection with such institutes there are now being exhibited samples of farm produce, corn especially, an exhibit in which the farm boys are competing. Special sessions devoted to domestic economy are held for the ladies and are well attended. The leaven of an improved system of agriculture is at work all over the country. The element of thrift, a quality made up of small economies coupled with persistent and patient industry, so noticeable in most of the poorer foreigners who come to this country, a trait the outgrowth of the hard conditions of the fatherland, almost insures the prosperity of these people under the more favored conditions here. It is a quality in which the native American is sadly deficient, the lack of which accounts for no little failure and poverty. D. The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (canl) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living therologist and Physlogomist. She tells painfully what you are best adapted for in life by reading your brains and mind. Wih a grasp of her hand she gives you a ojot influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes for her students and the chapter ix verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are the shepherds for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes where there is confusion. Your husband and wife will never become angry or your sweet heart forsake you. But will love you better and marry you sooner it will only need 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 seperated over a year and just think since I called on this lady, he returned we are together and happy." This young lady calls to call or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't ask miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excell her advice on love, losses business, family and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated cause speedy marriage with the one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business; no one's ill wishes filled; strictly on business and depend entirely on her heavenly gift; think you have been witchcrafted to see her. She spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and has traveled 1 through 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 parloros so arranged that you meet nofriends 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 today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly. A LADY of New Iberia, La. Tuesday, 22. Nov. 11, 20. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 11, Madame McNairdes, Indiana, Ind. Dear Madame,—Your letter like a ray of sunshine, came duly to hand and I am very pleased with it, for every word of it were true; I am sorry that I did not write to you months ago. I enclose $6.00 for your sense vice, hoping that you may be successful in bringing about desired results. I feel quite sure that you can. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill, and sincerely hope your speedy recovery. Molino, Fla., Nov. 14, 1902. Madame:—You are the proper person in the proper place. All that you say is true and all you do is good. May God bless you. F.J. Guntersville, Ala., Oct. 26, 1902. I tried Mine, McNardes and first she is well up to her profession. She will sell things to come, and they will come as predicted. It will pay people to try her who want to know many things in the future. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic power. She is a living phrenologist, palmist and a natural born clairvoyant to which nounsands will testify. She is a God send to you and an authority that no one can dictate. Tell you every inch of past and present life and put you on the road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instructions, I called on her when the one I love had gone I knew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. Madame—I feel it my duty, so do this for you are all you advertise, so do this my usband and I have been separated.2 I called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are heart-broken by family troubles, love affair and bad luck until it seem that life is a good thing, so do this dear lady, she will do you good; she will do you to trust God and she will do the balance to the will. A LADY of Rosseland, B. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers—Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time for the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to 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 McNAIRDE-MOORE, Money Advanced on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry or any Article of Value. Old Phone 932 Brown Private Entrance 108 East Ohio Street. The Freeman papers can be found every Saturday at Lon. Washington's restaurant and lunch-room, 5528 Lake avenue, Chicago, Ill.; phone 1154, Isaac Toulbert, News Agent. Subscribe for The Freeman. 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 $3.50 per week and pays death benefits from $2.45 to $1,000.00. BENEFITS PAID Total benefits paid to date: Sick Dues, $1,500,000.00; Death Benefits, $714,378.75 SENIOR FOUNTAINS may be organised consisting of twenty or more persons not joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per semi-annual tax of forty cents paid in January and a did are from $1.50 to $2.50 per week, while death benefits Fountain may be organised in any locality on application Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS. For training of the young and their development in the there has been formed a Children's Department known children not less than three nor more than fourteen upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department quick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week $7.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per month. CLASSES. To leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount treatment take out policies in one or more of the Classes of members of this degree are devided into Circles and paid to the following tables: A Fountain may be organized consisting of twenty or more persons not over fifty years at stage paying a joining fee of from $4.60 to $5.10 each. The monthly dues are not less than thirty-five cents in rural districts and not less than fifty cents per month in towns and cities and a semi annual in cities cents paid in January and July of each year, with benefits range from $75.00 to $125.00. A Fountain may be organized in any locality on application to W. V. L. Taylor, G. W. Master, or to any of his authorized deputies. ROSEBUDS For the proper training of the young and their development in thrift, industry and brotherly love, there has been formed a Children's Department known as the Rosebuds Twenty or more children not less than three nor more than fourteen years of age may from a Rosebud, upon the payment of $1.00 each. This department like the Senior Fountain pays sick benefits from $1.00 to twenty-five cents per week and death benefits from $24.50 to $37.00. The monthly dues are fifteen cents per week. CLASSES Persons desiring to leave their beneficiaries at death a larger amount than is paid from Mountain department take out policies in one or more of the Classes of the Mutual benefit degree. The members of this degree are devised into Circles and pay joining fees and does 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 28 to 30 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 30 to 35 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 38 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 50 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 50 to 55 4 60 90 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 55 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 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 28 to 80 2 75 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 80 to 85 3 00 200 00 100 00 4 75 1 20 88 to 40 3 25 200 00 100 00 5 70 1 43 40 to 45 3 50 140 00 70 00 5 79 1 43 45 to 80 3 75 115 00 58 00 6 65 1 66 80 to 55 4 60 90 00 45 00 6 65 1 65 88 to 60 4 25 65 00 88 00 7 80 1 90 CLASS "E." TABLE. JoiningFee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues 5 00 5 25 5 50 5 75 6 00 6 25 6 50 500 00 500 00 500 00 450 00 400 00 350 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 225 00 200 00 175 00 9 50 9 50 4 50 16 40 10 40 11 40 11 40 AGES. Joining Fee Value of Certificate after 1 yr Value of Certificate before 1 yr Annual Dues Quarterly Dues 14 to 25 $ 5 00 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 50 28 to 80 $ 25 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 9 50 $ 2 40 80 to 85 $ 5 50 $ 500 00 $ 250 00 $ 5 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 60 $ 6 25 $ 400 00 $ 200 00 $ 11 40 $ 2 85 50 to 60 $ 6 50 $ 350 00 $ 175 00 $ 11 40 $ 2 85 CLASS " M" TABLE. Joining Fee Value of Certificate Annual Dues $ 11 00 $ 1000 00 $ 21 00 13 00 1000 00 23 00 12 00 900 00 28 00 13 00 800 00 24 00 13 00 700 00 25 00 REGALIA. of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization with regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within recents to $350 the same is made by the organization in w department. 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 80 85 to 40 12 00 800 00 28 00 5 75 40 to 45 13 00 800 00 24 00 6 00 45 to 50 13 00 700 00 25 00 6 25 REGALIA. The members of the Fountains and Rosebuds of the organization wear no expensive regalia. The regalia of the organization is simple and its cost within the reach of all costing from 10 cents to $350 the same is made by the organization in what is known as the Regalia Department. THE SAVINGS BANK there was granted by the Legislature of Virginia, a one-third share of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformer the bank commenced business April 3rd, 1889, from a steadily increased in volume of business. It now had $0.00. From the humble sum of $1,268.69 deposited for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $50,858,000 and associated amounts to $6,190,141.47. During the financial year of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Bristol on all checks presented while the majority of the clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the ex-slave of Habersham county, Ga. The banking house is, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; R. T. B. 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 price of the steadily increased in volume of business. It now has a paid-up capital of $100,000.00. The bank opened for business in 1889, the deposits have grown to $350,880.00, and the volume of business transactions amounted to $6,190,141.47. During the financial panic of 1893, the Savings Bank of the Grand Fountain was the only bank in the city of Richmond that did not cease to pay cash on all checks presented while the majority of other banks were issuing scripts and clearing-house checks. This bank had its origin in the brain of William W. N. Second Street, Richmond, Va., Rev. W. L. Taylor, President; B. T. Hill, Cassier. 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 an attorney is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Roberts for the organization, with offices at 94 N. Second Street and the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this wholesale and retail buy and sell real property, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association former, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a mired by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars or accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is mayor. It is in operation a system of five stores, located in Washington, at; Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; stores at Richmond, Va. was opened April 3rd, 1910, men, runs three delivery wagons, and during the first years. The other stores have been established since and have the General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. J. Second street, Richmond, Va. This Association was formed made by Rev. W. L. Taylor. The Real Estate Department has charge of all the real property to the amount of $255,221,655, situated in various States, consisting of 18 magnificent buildings used as halls, 8 dwellings, 1 hotel, 5 stores and 3 farms. It also has under its control 16 large buildings leased by it. This department is under the management of Lawyer J. C. Robertson, Chief of Real Estate and Attorney for the organization, with offices at 604 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. REFORMER'S MECANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Was chartered under the laws of the State of Virginia on the 14th day of December 1899 with principal office in the city of Richmond, Va. The purpose of this Association is to conduct stores (wholesale and retail) buy and sell real property, manage and control hotels, manufacturing establishments, and general business. The Association has in operation Hotel Reformer, 900 N. Sixth street, Richmond, Va. It is a modern up-to-date structure, heated by steam, cold and hot water baths, also electric cars passing the door. This hotel has accommodation for 150 guests. Mr. A. W. Holmes is manager and Mr. T. W. Holmes is clerk. It has in operation a system of five stores, located as follows: Richmond, N. Manchester, Va.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Roanoke, Va. The first of these stores, Richmond, Va., was opened April 3rd, 1900. It employs a force of eightteen men, runs three daily operations, the first year did $50,000 worth of business. The other stores have been established and have been equally prosperous. The General Manager of the system of stores is Mr. B. L. Jordan, headquartered 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 cription price is $1 per year, or 58 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 Bound 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 subscription price is $1 per year, or 50 per single copy. The office is equipped with modern up-to-date machinery, run by electricity. It can print anything from a visiting artist to a full-time F. W. Brown. Every class and description is made a specialty at lowest prices. Mr. E. W. Brown is Executive Business Manager, office 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. Correspondence solicited. OLD FOLKS' HOME 838, Rev. William W. Brown recommended the formative homes for the benefit of the old and decrepid mem- bers of the valuable farm known as Westham, consisting of 6842 Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purcha- sesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and a Adjoining this farm is Westhampton Park, one of the homes in the university. It is reached in a few minutes from Rich- sctrict Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of fully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests w thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in cha- cles at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, Va. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS TAYLOR, C. W. M. W. P. BURREN 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. In September 1858, 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 miles from Richmond, Va., on the historic "James" has been purchased at a cost of $40,000. The Cheesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs through the farm and Westham Station located on it. Adjoining this farm is Westhampark Park, one of the most pleasant resorts in the South in summer. It is reached in a few minutes from Richmond by the Westhampton Electric Railway and the Cheesapeake and Ohio Railway. As this home is for the benefit of the whole race, the co-operation of all charitable friends is prayfully solicited. All contributions, donations and bequests of every character will be very thankfully received. Mr. T. W. Taylor is chief in charge of the Old Folks' Homes, offices at 608 N. Second street, Richmond, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS REV. W. L. TAYLOR, G. W. M. W. P. BURRELL, G. W. S. 604-6-8 N. 2nd St., RICHMOND, VA. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER RACE CLEANINGS Cures W A Simple Home Treatm Full Streng SENT F Benefits, $714,378.75. The Caleridge-Taylor Choral Society, a Negro organization of Washington, D.C., will render "Hiawatha" about April. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, the noted elocutionist, is now teaching at Prairie View State Normal. The Colored Seven Day Adventist in Washington, D.C., have long worshipped with the white congregation; this state of affairs have not proven satisfactory. Recently steps have been taken for a final separation. The whites will erect a new church and the colored will retain the old one. That racial distinction exists in this country and will for many years to come.—Ex. ' A National Organization of Colored Waiters. Speaking of a national organization of the colored waiters there seems to be nothing more deserving of attention, encouragement and support of the colored headwaiter than such a movement, for there is confessedly the greatest need of this move to-day than at any previous time in the history of the Negrowaiter. We feel, and are justly deserving of our confidence, that the up-to-date young men now filling the position of headwaiter will be a strong advocate for this much needed move and effort to bring about harmony by concerted agreement, only accomplished by organization among waiters. No one will dare deny the statement that the colored waiter to-day is the most poorly paid, considering what is expected and exacted of him—of hotel employees. And why is this true? Girl waiters cannot perform or discharge the duties of such a position to any great degree of satisfaction as men, nor is it ever to be expected that in Washington, D. C., twenty dollars per month, in the best hotels, is what the colored waiter receives for his work, while the white waiter of the North has invaded the capital city in recent years, and now receive enough for one month's salary to pay the hire of two colored waiters. And why is this? Will some of the much talked of Washington headwaiters please explain? Most of the headwaiters of the old school are declining in years, and plainly showing their age in more ways than in their movements, which has gradually grown very tardy in recent years—will look upon these articles with disgust and even express their sentiments in language perhaps unbecoming to men of position, but they must acknowledge that the colored waiter needs the support of the headwaiter, and there will come a time when he will either lead an organized body or drop back in the rut and follow the bell. These letters may yet provoke some of the "not guilty" headwaiters into expression. If they do then they only begin that from which we may yet hope to see the best results. A. B. CARTER The hotel business of St. Paul, Minn. is on the boom. The legislature is in session and all the hotels are crowded. Colored waiters, be proficient in the European service as nearly every hotel in the country will soon adopt that plan, and in the near future there will be in the Twin Cities a school to teach the colored waiter the European service. Mr. Sam Black has resigned his position at the Merchants' hotel and has left the city. His many friends regret to lose him. Mr. Black is succeeded by his second waiter. The waiters of Carlin's restaurant gave a swell entertainment in honor of Williams and Walker. The West hotel, Minneapolis, Minn. has gone strictly on the European plan, and the colored crew has been succeeded by white boys. Strikes and unions are very detrimen- THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Has been Sport. As an indication of the way in which the colored men has gone into the study of medicine the Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., has an enrollment of 338; Howard University, Washington, D. C.,]has 130; Leonard Medical School, Raleigh, N. C. 115, and Flint Medical College, New Orleans, La., 42. Such a showing is not surprising since the Negro doctor meets with a cordial reception wherever he goes. Thirty-two colored men, twelve women and ten children sailed on the White Star Liner Teutonic bound for Liverpool, England. They came from Irwin county, Georgia, and were on their way to Liberia, Africa, where they will make their future homes. tal to the colored waiter; beware of the danger. The good thinking people of St. Paul were, much pleased with the last issue of The Freeman and to see the names of five colored capitalists with an incorporated stock of $50,000. Hope the men of other cities will follow suit as it is the right course to pursue. St. Paul is not asleep in that line. The small loan company of this city is doing a good business. W. Evans, headwaiter at the Ryan hotel, is operating nearly all the shining parlors in the city. ST. PAUL. The waiters and cooks of the Hotel Clarendon at Memphis, Tenn., gave a grand reception on the 27th in honor of the head and second waiters in that city. All of the headwaiters present delivered an address. The committees were composed of the following: Reception Committee—D. Strong, J. Shepard, W. Chandler and O. Jones. Arrangement Committee—T. J. Dowdy, A. Clay, C. Lovingood, J. Robinson, W. Holloway, president. W. Holloway, president. B. Davenport, secretary. A. Morgan, treasurer. Here is the program as rendered G. Finley, "How to Become a Waiter;" E. Taylor, "I Love My Profession as a Waiter;" Mr. Long of the Gayosco hotel, "How to Develop from a Waiter to a Merchant;" G. White, "Why it is Good to be a Waiter;" remarks by Dr. J. N. Abby. Rev. M. L. Fulford, toastmaster. The following is the crew at the Tod house, Youngstown, Ohio: Headwaiter—W. R. Kenney. Second Waiter—C. W. Wooten. Captain Morning Watch—George W. Coleman. Capt. Day Watch—Monse Hembrick, Sidewatters—John H. Davis, Charles Stevens, Thomas Edwards, Frank Gran- nell, F. G. Hall, Fred. Jefferson, Wm Bolden, W. Bradford, A. Mann, W. H. Hampton, Robert Makey, Walter Peck and John G. Moore. The European crew is: First Captain—E. T. Matthews. Second Captain—C. S. West. Walters—J. E. Nickens, E. R. Smith, Walter Flowers, A. Williams, J. McClelland and Edward Bunch. Mr. Editor—I wish to express my disapproval of the many parading articles that frequently appear in the "Walters' Department" of your valuable paper by some correspondent of your paper who, having no other subject, choses me for the blunt purpose of his pen. I do wish those who write for this department would pick some more worthy subject or put me on the defensive; I would appreciate it far more. E. T. MONTGOMERY. John B. Goins, author of the "American Colored Wailer," is now in charge of the Columbia Club, Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Goins is one of our best young headwaiters, and bears an excellent reputation for ability and character. Mr Goins' book is being sold like hot cakes in Paris, France, as the French waiters are eager to learn the colored waiters' method of service. N. S. Foreman is in charge of the dining room at the Hotel Indian River, Rockledge, Fla., this season. Mr. Foreman has been going to the International hotel, Niagara Fails, N. Y., for several summers. Mr. Foreman is also a member of the Head and Second Waiters' Association. S. W. Wright, formerly steward of the Elk's Club, Fort Dodge, Iowa, has resigned his position and accepted a position with the Northern Pacific Railroad Company with headquarters at Livingstone, Mont. Mrs. Wright will join her husband this week. All the members of the crew at the Knutsford hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah. Cures Weak Men Free A Simple Home Treatment Which Never Fails to Restore Full Strength and Vigor of Youth SENT FREE TO ALL A There is no longer any need for men to suffer from lost vitality, night losses, varicocele, etc., when it can be cured almostlike magic in the privacy of your own home and restore small weak organs to their strength and vigor of youth by a new discovery which any man can use. Simply send your name and address to the Dr. Knapp Medical Co., 753 Hull Building, Detroit Mich., and they will prescribe a Doctor's full prescription free and everything necessary for a quick and lasting cure. The following taken from their daily mail shows that men say who have taken advantage of this grand free offer. "Dear Sir:--Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date, I have give en your treatment a thorough test and the are now provided with Goins' "American Colored Waiter." Mr. Frames, the headwaiter, is determined that he shall have an intelligent crew. Mr. B.J. Holman, headwaiter of the Albion hotel, St. Paul, Minn., would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. John Lindsey, chef cook; would like to correspond with him on very important business. Please reply at once. 14 tf Any first class European headwaiter can possibly find employment by addressing a stamped envelope for reply to F. C. Long, headwaiter at Gayoso, Memphis, Tenn. Richard Scurry is the efficient headwaiter at the Baggs' hotel, Utica, N.Y. Mr. Scurry says it is impossible for him to be without The Freeman. A Howling Success Marietta, Ohio, Special.—The Wilgera Oll and Gas company, of Columbus Ohio; the fifty thousand dollar company controlled by colored men, has just closed a deal. And had the signed papers delivered to them, for 450 acres of the finest Oil and Gas lands in this county, and now have two Gas wells and one Oil well, which at a depth of 1080 feet made a good showing of Oil. With the lands they control in this and the adjoining Morgan, county, this company now has 525 acres of improved Oll and Gas lands in Ohio, alone. The success of the company is simply marvelous. They made a ten-strike in securing the 450 acres in this county, as it is a rich possession. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair look straight. It shines the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and it lasts for forty years and used by thousands. Warranted harmless, Testimonials free on request. It straightens kinky hair. Beware of imitations. Get the Original Ozonized Oxide hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. This wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to this wonderful pomade for 50 cents. Sold by druggists and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. Postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. benefit 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, 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. O. H. MORGAN JAMES N. SHELTON Old 612 Green—Phones—New 3058 FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant Fair Prices. 417 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Hours: 8 to 10 a.m. New Phone 1656 2 to 4; 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays: 9 to 10 a.m. 2 to 3; 7 to 8 p.m. DR. H. L. HUMMONS 754¼ Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA LADIES! $500 REWARD For a case admitation suppression, any cause in pathology, monthly reg falls to relieve; safe, harmless; mail; how long suppressed. DR. JACKSON R. C., 169 Bearbear St., Chicago. Will They Get Seven Thousand Dollars? APRIL 12, 1908. WILL YOU HELP? WHAT—A Great Effort for God and Humanity. BY WHOM—The Negro Baptists will hold a GREAT RALLY for the mainte nance of their Lord's work in Foreign Fields. WHERE HELD—In all their churches, Sunday Schools, Women's and Young People's Societies. WHEN—On the second Sunday in April, known as Easter Sunday. For our missionaries, in round numbers, our Baptist Zion raised in March 1896..... $ 325 April 1897..... 550 “ 1898..... 780 “ 1899..... 900 “ 1900..... 1170 “ 1901..... 1500 “ 1902..... 2100 With missionaries in West, South west, South and East Central Africa, Dutch Guiana, Georgetown, British Guiana, South America and in Bridge- town and St. John's Barbadoes, West Indies, there is a growing respect for the great commission, "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Their personal interest in Dr. Bouey, Dr. Majola Agbebi, Brethren Buchanan, Koti, Saloni, Cheek and Chelembwe and Sister Delany, our rally on April 12th, will excel all previous efforts. The noble leaders in our pulpits, schools, Woman's and Young People's Societies warrant the Foreign Mission Board in asking for and getting at least $7,000 on Rally Day. Do this, and you will put our work in good shape, with houses in which our workers may live and churches in which to worship and teach. We call upon all our leaders to see that nothing hinders them from uniting in this great effort for an advance movement in Foreign Fields. Pray, "Thy kingdom come;;" then help us bring it. JOHN H. FRANK, Chairman. L. G. JORDAN, Sec'y. 718 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. N. B.—Order programs at once. We send you all you need free. --- Are You Short? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Planos, Horses, Wagons, etc., leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the pay of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach or at all. Try our new Building Association Plan arranged in fifty weekly payments. $1.00—Weekly Payments Only $90. $30.0—Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note, Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room203 Stevenson B'd'g, Second Floor-front room. 15 E. Washington St. Four lots left on an importer's hands and secured by us at 25 per cent under prevailing market prices One or two day's selling will probably close them out. White Madras, 32 inches wide, in fancy stripes, the sort regularly 25 and 80c a yard, while this lot last.....20s Plain White Oxford and with mercerized stripes, a pleasing assortment of 32-inch, 35c goods, offered at.....25c 36 inch Butcher's Linen, now so popular for shirtwaists, price a yard.....35c White Vesting of medium weight, especially designed for shirt waist, worth 60c a yard, this lot selling at.....45c L S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Ernest Rudd is ill at his home in Alvord street. The Zenda dance was well attended last evening. A ten days meeting is in progress at Allen Chapel. Frank Duerson is able to be out after a week's illness. George Bass is ill at his home in the Parker House. Mrs. Ida Lamont is seriously ill at her home in Bright street. S. P. Mitchell of Washington, D. C. was in the city this week. Mrs. Mattie Johnson is improving after three weeks illness. Misses Ida and Minnie Groves have moved to 1020 Superior street. Miss Maggie Yanthis continues ill at her home in Hiawatha street. Rev. J. M. Townsend is visiting his family in Richmond, Ind., this week. Mr Calvin Brooks who has been very ill at his home in Martindale avenue, is able to be up. Big sale at the Atlas Cloak House, 211 Indiana avenue, four doors from Illinois street. The Woman's Club met with Mrs Bettie Smith, 543 West Twelfth street, Monday afternoon. Messrs. W. L. Caldwell and R. C. Johnson were in the city Monday en route to New York. William Keller died Sunday, Feb 23 at the home of Mrs. William Bristow, 1833 North. Senate avenue. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hunt, of 805 North California, street left this week for Detroit, to make it their future home. Mrs. Anna P. Julius, mother of Miss Cora Julis of Marion, is in the city guest of Mrs. Hattie Jones in North street. Mrs. H. C. Turner has returned to the city from King Fisher, Okla . Monday, accompanied by her father Levi Phillips. Mrs. Laura Smith, mother of miss Mayme B Smith is ill at her home in 700 West Walnut street with pneumonia. Clarence Rounds has been appointed to a position in the Railway Mail service. He will weigh mail for the government. Miss Daisy young of Marion and Mrs. Rosetta Wilson of Marion are in the city, guests of Mrs. Jennie Vincent of North Senate avenue. There will be an Old Folk's concert and Dental college at Wayman Chapel Friday evening March 13. Every one is invited to come. Mrs. Auna Jefferson, who has been suffering from inflammatory rheumatism, for some weeks at her home, 810 Blake street, is able to be out. Miss Delliah Scott who has been seriously ill for the past six weeks, is we are glad to say, much improved and is gently managing the keys and board of the machine at her desk in this office. Mrs. Angie Brooks, president of the Progressive Social Club, is very ill at THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. her home, and the club did not meet Thursday with Mrs. Jackson, but will meet next Thursday with Mrs. Nellie J. Hunter. Rev. Martin Coleman, pastor of Allen Chapel, had his teeth extracted last week. So the Reverend gentleman was in a dalma Sunday before his congregation. The dentist is getting him ready and will be out of the docks before many moons. We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Vincent, at their home, 1825 Senate avenue, last Monday. The publisher, Mr. G. L. Knox extends his regrets for his non-attendance on account of pressing business. The publisher of The Freeman was highly pleased with the sermon delivered by Rev. J. M. Townsend last Sunday evening. A large and appreciative audience was present. The church presented the pastor with $15 and granted him a two-weeks' vacation, showing their appreciation for the great work that he has done. A Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our many friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our dear Brother, William Keller and the members of the churches —From WIFE and SISTESR. BUSINESS INTERESTS Ladies wanted at the Atlas Cloak House, 211 Indiana avenue, four doors from Illinois street. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 403 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Three room house for rent. Rent can be paid in work. Inquire 223 N. Delaware. tf MR. A. E. MANNING IN CHARGE. It will be gratifying to the many friends of Mr. Manning to know that he is in charge of the drug store at the corner of North street and Senate ave., formerly Manning & Fox. Mr. Fox became dissatisfied and asked that a receiver be appointed to wind up the affairs of the store, which was done. But Manning succeeded in having another receiver appointed. The store then went through siege incident to receivership, the final disposal being delayed until last week, when the place was sold through the court to Mr. Manning. He also received judgment for $176 against his former partner, Mr. Fox. The business is again picking up, and promises to reach and pass the point at which it was before the receiver was appointed. Mr. Manning is replenishing the stock which had run down, and giving his attention generally to the building up of his business He solicits all of his patrons, promising them the same courteous treatment and polite attention shown hereetofore. The place will read in the future; A E. Manning, druggist. North street and Senate avenue. "DON'T DISFRANCHISE THE NEGRO." As the spirit of retrogression is penetrating our very midst, why not sing to the world a few bars of "Don't Disfranchise the Negro?" To sing it in your neighborhood will be the means of alleviating some of the tolerations that threaten to overthrow the powers that be. This song champions the cause of a National race, a National song, a National air, summed up is sweet and inspiring. Post sent post 250 in silver. J Taylor, 245 W. Thirty-ninth street, Chicago, Ill. The Freeman in Hot Springs, Ark. Copies of the Freeman can be found every Saturday at Robinson & Glover's barbershop. 101 Malvern avenue. 4% On Time Deposits NO CHARGE FOR STEEL BANKS 31-2% ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS COMMERCIAL TRUST CO. 4 East Market Street ARE YOU IN NEED OF READY MONEY. 211 Indiana Ave., 4 YOU ARE at 17 Virgil any time between now 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. We use the use of both the property and the money. Our rules 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 note without endorsement on having been in business so long and our larger clients. We also lend our and courteus 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. SEE THE POINT? ARE YOU A ATTEND TO YOUR ES Eyes Examined Free. Lenses group Burgheim's The Indi 41 Also Park Theatre Spring and Summer We have made a clean sweep of la- ing season are entirely new; the st lates novelties. May we have tha W.G. SCHNEIDER, Merchant Tailor: Fine Best Work. Telephone 3 "NICK" TH Fine Repairing, Cl 121 N. Illinois St. LOUIS M Fashionab Y. M. C. A Building 81 N. Ill Suits from $23.00 up. Call and inspect o Styles The Freemau Indorses this hous REMOVAL D·L. Nesbitt, The Now at 342 In Next door to Port Great variety of spring styles now HERE YOU AFFLICTED FOR YOUR ES TO-DAY. DO uned Free. Lenses ground to Fit your Eyes ACC m's The Indiana Optical and 41 W. Washington Also Park Theatre Jewelry Store. And Summer Season Make a clean sweep of last season's goods and do the entirely new; the styles are original and less. May we have the pleasure of seeing you Merchant Tailor: Fine Fabrics, Excellent W 38 West Monum Telephone 3 on 2697. K" THE TAIL Repairing, Cleaning and Press Indinois St. Indian LOUIS MUELLE Unionable T A Building 31 N Illinois Street, Indianap O. Call and inspect our goods Fit guara an indorses this house MOVAL NOTICE Wesbitt, The Leading Colored Now at 342 Indiana Avenue Next door to Porter's Barbershop spring styles now being shown. Spring and Summer Season... We have made a clean sweep of last season's goods and fabrics for the coming season are entirely new; the styles are original and comprise all the latest novelties. May we have the pleasure of seeing you early? W. G. SCHNEIDER, Merchant Tailor: Fine Fabrics, Excellent Work, Moderate Prices LOUIS MUELLER Fashionable Tailor Y. M. C. A. Building 81 N Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Suits from $23.00 up. Call and inspect our goods Fit guaranteed Up-to-date Styles The Freeman indorses this house REMOVAL NOTICE D· L. Nesbitt, The Leading Colored Tailor Now at 342 Indiana Avenue Next door to Porter's Barbershop Great variety of spring styles now being shown. Call and see them This company is agent for some of the largest and strongest fire insurance companies in the world As agent it insures dwellings, business blocks, stores and merchandise, household goods, factories, etc., at the lowest rates Insurers of property should be careful to select companies that are unquestionably responsible and whose methods of business are fair in case of loss. Offices: Indiana Trust Building Cor. Washington St. and Virginia Ave. 208 N East St INDIANAPOLIS, IND. We make a specialty of Artif- icate at Lumbs and Braces. Shoe Extensions and Crut- ches. Trusses made and ad- justed in all bad cases. Lady attendance Discount to physi- icians. Work guaranteed. Send for circular. Old Phone (green) 2855. New Phone 3055. FRANK M. HAY, Witnesses located Business confidential Best of reference. Consultation free on detective work. WANTED-A first-class young colored barber. Must be a good barber and nice appearing man not over 30 years of age. Will guarantee $15 per week. Address D.D. Thomas, 205 State street, Jacksonville, Ill. --- RELIABLE FIRE INSURANCE Brace Brace Brace Half Price Sale Owing to the fact that we have to out down walls and remodel our store we are compelled to sell spring suits, skirts, spring and winter waistls at half price and less. Wraps for less than third of regular price. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE. The Atlas Cloak House 211 Indiana Ave., 4 doors from Illinois St. YOU ARE WANTED at 17 Virginia Avenue any time between now and JUNE 1, 1903 by S L. TAYLOR & CO. to select Your Spring Suits. The goods are now ready for your inspection. Get samples and make your select one entry. Price suits $15.00 to $28.00; trousers $4.00 to $8.00. New Phone 3659 Grant H. Clay, M.D. DENTIST 150 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. 14 years with New York Dental Co. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoe and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY MANUFACTURERS SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS Hospital Supplies, Trusses, Supporters Elastic Stockings, 133 S. Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. EFFLICTED? TO-DAY. DO NOT DELAY and to Fit your Eyes ACCURATELY. ana Optical and Jewelry Co. W. Washington Street are Jewelry Store. Ever Season... at season's goods and fabrics for the com- yles are original and comprise all the pleasure of seeing you early? Fabrics, Excellent Work, Moderate Prices 38 West Monument Place on 2697. Lowest Prices. METAILOR cleaning and Pressing. Indianaplis. Ind NUELLER ole Tailor nolls Street, Indianapolis, Ind. our goods Fit guaranteed Up-to-date E NOTICE Leading Colored Tailor Indiana Avenue er's Barbershop being shown. Call and see them An Easy Way Borrow Money. 72c Weekly payment or a $30.00 loan for fifty weeks. Other amounts in the same proportion. You can borrow money at the above rates on household goods, pianos, teams, warehouse receipts, etc., without removal. You can borrow any amount from $5.00 up Our time is long. Our payments are small. Our rates are low. Our business is strictly confidential. Our company is the oldest in the city. If ever in need of any money call and see us. INDIANA MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, (Established 1871) Room 4, Lombard Building, 241 East Washington Street. Both Phones, 3286. FREE. College Education, with diploma and degree. Study at home. Box 823, Denver, Col TO LALLEYBROTHERS TAILORS 110 Monument Place English Hotel Block New Phone 3281. Inspect our goods and be convinced our prices are right. Flanner & Buchanan. 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES If You Have Property of Any Kind to Rent, Sell or Trade, See Us..... J. W. LOSH New Phone 8845. Res. New Phone 2144. J. D. FARIS Homes on Few Payments LOSH&FARIS 10 North Pennsylvania Street, Rooms 7 and 8, Indianapolis, Ind. Notary and Exchange Ag Real Estate, Loans, Rental and Fire Insurance. PRIVATE MONEY TO LOAN ON SHORT NOTICE PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana Avenue, Corner West Street, pure, fresh and up-to-date to be found in a first-class 60c Bell's Fine Tare Honey, 15c. $1.25 Laxative Bromo Quinine 18 35c Petrolina, pomade 67 Palmer's Success Remedies 79 Goldwell's Syrup Pepsin. am. BOT SODA Ice Cream Pure California Wines, 25c Bottle, come call us up. Phones, New 4125. Goods Promptly Delivered. tons accurately and carefully compounded at the lo- LWAYS RELIABLE. MISS MINNIE RAZOR PRICE $1 35 to any part of the U.S. Warranted. Your money re- not please you. THE J. E. BODINE CO., 37 East Ohio Street, INDIA endorsed by Geo. L. Knox, publisher of The Freeman, based masorial proprietor in the state. SHOES AT A SHOE S Shoes - Shoes - Peruna..... 600 | Bell's Pine Tar蜂蜜, 15c, 35c ..... 55 S. S. S. S. 69c and..... 1.25 | Laxative Bromo Quinine 13c for..... 25 Syrup of Figs, genuine..... 35c | Petrolina, pomade..... 25c per lb Kilimers Swamp Root 35c and..... 67 | Palmer's Success Remedies, each..... 16 Duffy's Malt Whisky..... 79 | Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin..... 39 Ice Cream. — BOT SODA— Ice Cream Soda. Goods Promptly Delivered. Prescriptions accurately and carefully compounded at the lowest, possible prices. ALWAYS RELIABLE. MISS MINNIE RAZOR Sent by mail to any part of the U. S. Warranted. Your money returned if it does not please you. THE J. E. BODINE CO., Established 1877. 37 East Ohio Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND This house is endorsed by Geo. L. Knox, publisher of The Freeman, based on past relations as the largest tonsorial proprietor in the state. NOW READ You save the most money get the largest assortment. O. J. MARO 26 and 28 E. Washington Street, ANDY & SMITH ate, Fire Insurance, Loans and Real Estate, Fire Insurance, Loans and Rentals 513 and 514 Lemcke Building Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTICE — The Freeman Publishers Co. heartily endorses the integrity and and honesty of this firm. Business placed with these men, will be carried out as agreed, to the letter. TECHENTIN & FRIEBERG Manufacturers and Dealers in HARNESS and SADDLERY NOTICE -The Freeman Publishing Co. heartily endorses the integrity and honesty of this firm. Business placed with these men, will be carried out as agreed, to the letter. TECHENTIN & FRIEBERG HARNESS and SADDLERY Complete Line of Gilliam's Horse Boots, 136 East Washington Street, between Delaware and Pennsylvania Streets, Old Phone Main 2734, Indianapolis, Ind. ATTENTION COACHMEN! THIS IS THE PLACE TO BUY. Braden & Buskirk TAILORSandIMPORTERS 120 Monument Place. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Progress Laundry... 312 and 314 East Market Street OFFICES.—622 E. Washington St.; 203 N. Illinois St.; 228 Massachusetts Ave. NEW and OLD'PHONE 1121. Bell Boys this is the place to go. Remember the Advertisers of this Paper. Read the Ads. CHAS. CASE SHOE CO. GEO. 26 an HAN Real Estate, F NOTICE - The Free and honesty of this film but as agreed, to the le HEADQUARTERS up-to-date to be found in a first-class drug store. 60c Bell's Pine Tar Honey, 15c, 35c ... 65 $1.25 Laxative Bromo Quinine 18c 2 for ... 85 per lb 85c Petrolina, pomade ... 85c per lb 67 Palmer's Success Remedies, each ... 76 79 Goldwell's Syrup Pepsin ... 39 —BOT SODA— Ice Cream Soda. Cornia Wines, 25c Bottle. Phones, New 4125. Old, Red 5781. Is Promptly Delivered. And carefully compounded at the lowest, possible RELIABLE. MINNIE RAZOR PRICE $1 35 U.S. Warranted. Your money returned if it does not please you. E. BODINE CO., East Ohio Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Knox, publisher of The Freeman, based on past relations the state. AT A SHOE STORE Shoes - Shoes - Shoes Spring Styles OW READY You save the most money here and the largest assortment. MAROTT E. Washington Street, Y & SMITH insurance, Loans and Rentals You save the most money here and get the largest assortment. ublishing Co. heartily endorses the integrity and business placed with these men, will be carried TIN & FRIEBERG manufacturers and Dealers in S and SADDLERY Boots Trunks and Traveling Bags