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$200 in CASH FREE to the Subscribers of The Freeman. Send for Our Liberal Inducements! INDIANAPOLIS JUN 13 1903 THE FREEMAN AND ETHIC SMALL STREET FORTH PER HAND Public Library 1 02 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 23. GRAND GALA DAY THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL COM MENCEMENT AT CHRISTIANS- BURG, CAMBRA, VA. THE INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE A Synopsis of the Occasion-The Successful Work of the Friend's Freedmen's Association-A History of the Institution and its Officers. Friday, May 15th was gala day at Christiansburg, Va. It was the occasion of the 13th annual commencement exercises as well as the 7th annual Industrial day. The morning dawned fair and beautiful and throughout the entire day the weather was ideal. Friday was the culmination of the commencement week exercises which began Sunday, May 10th, with the annual sermon preached by Rev. T. J. Mosby, B. D., pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, Christiansburg, followed by the anniversary of the Douglass Literary Club, on Thursday night, and then the commencement proper on Friday. In the forenoon the exercises consisted of inspection of shops and grounds from 8:40 to 11 a.m. From 11 to 12:30 the dedication of the bell and the new building took place. The principal address on this occasion were made by Mr. Henry W. Comfort, of Fallington, Pa., a member of the Board of Managers, and Lawyer A. J. Oliver, of Roanoke, Va. Mr. Comfort briefly outlined the work of Friends' Freedmen's Association among the worthy people of the South, and paid a glowing tribute to those worthy men—Ellison P. Morris and Joshua L. Bally, who have stood by the work in its darkest hour and largely through whose efforts the school has risen to its present place of usefulness. Nor did he forget to mention others whose life-long interest in the cause of Negro eduction, has been a source of great good to that people. Mr. Oliver in his remarks, discussed the Negro as the receiver of this benefit, and showed how the race had used the opportunity made possible by the generosity of friends. He pointed out how these godly men had changed the current of public opinion by their persistent efforts to alleviate the condition of the Negro. At the conclusion of the exercises at the farm, one and a half hours were allowed for dinner, when luncheon consisting of sandwiches and coffee was served to visitors by the cooking class. At two o'clock, all adjourned to the commodious chapel of the Hill school, which had been previously decorated with flags and bunting for the occasion. On the rostrum were beautiful lilies and Marshall Neil roses in full bloom, lent by Mrs. Ellen McNorton. Soon the chapel was filled to overflowing and many had to stand outside. A little after two o'clock, the exercises began by the school singing the chorus, "Song of the Lark." This was followed by an oration: "The Negro and the Farm" by Anderson Watkins, the only graduate of the class of 1903. Next were some plantation melodies by the CHARLES L. MARSHALL, PRINCIPAL. which were sung much to the delight of the audience. At the conclusion of these songs, Principal Chas. Marshall, in a few well chosen words introduced the speaker of the day, Dr. Webster Davis, of Richmond, a man with a national reputation. The fact that Dr. Davis had been chosen to deliver the annual address, had been well THE MUSEUM advertised, so that when he arose, one could see that the adience was full of expectancy. His very first remark captivated his audience when he told them that because of the very flattering introduction given him by the principal, he would have blushed had it been possible, (he is a colored gentleman of the pronounced type), but as it was, he was a relative of the rose that was born to blush unseen—Negroes. From that moment to the end, he had his audience with him. His address was a masterly effort, quite the best that has ever been delivered from this rostrum. It was brim full of eloquence, wit and pathos. How touchingly was the love of master and slave in the old days described; how feelingly he depicted the noble sacrifice made by those heroic souls who came south and suffered for the cause of the Negro, and then in a burst of eloquence, that was indeed sublime, he reviewed the work of Friends' Freedmen's Association in the South. And then he made a plea—a plea that not be forgotten—for a better understanding between the North and the South between white man and black man. Dr. Davis spoke more than an hour and closed amidst a whirlwind of applause. His speech has been the topic of conversation ever since he delivered it. It is safe to say that he has made an impression that will always last with the people of this community. The Christiansburg Industrial Institute is located at Cambria, a small town in southwestern Virginia, on the The image shows a serene winter scene with tall, bare trees in a snowy landscape. The trees are mostly straight and evenly spaced, with their branches reaching upwards. The ground is covered in snow, and there are no visible signs of people or animals. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cold and wintry atmosphere. Norfolk and Western railroad. It is the outgrowth of the consolidation of a number of small schools that were supported by the Friends' Freedmen's Association in several of the southern States. The work of this society among the freedmen has never been appreciated properly, for the reason that Friends are a people who do not believe in advertising their deeds of charity; but the establishing and maintaining of this school has brought them into public notice, and their work among Negroes is receiving the appreciation it so richly deserves. The school began operation as an industrial institution in the real sense of the term, with the beginning of the principalship of Chas. L. Marshall, its present head. Before this time some industrial work had been done, but nothing like a systematic course was mapped out, and only carpentry, cooking and sewing were taught in a rudimentary way. At present the industrial department embraces agriculture, carpentry, cooking, sewing, blacksmithing and printing, with supplementary work in painting, and domestic science. Each of the departments is well equipped with all necessary tools and material, the total value of which including barn and shop building, is $3,300. All of this has been added to the equipment within the last four years. The school owns a hundred acre farm on which much of the supplies of the boarding department is being raised. The additions to the plant last year included a beautiful, substantial two-story dormitory, with basement used as kitchen, dining room and laundry, and a neat four room cottage to be used as the principal's residence. The dormitory with equipments, including hot water heating apparatus, water works INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1903. Christiansburg Industrial Institute, Cambria, Va.... THE PRINCIPAL'S COTTAGE THE PRINCIPAL'S COTTAGE and drainage systems, cost $10,000. Plans for another dormitory similar to the one already erected, have been adopted by the Board of Managers, and it is hoped to be able to start it in the near future. The present equip- THE MUSEUM BUILDING. HILL SCHOOL BUILDING ment may be roughly stated as follows: Hill school building, (brick) ..... $5,000 Farm ..... 5,000 Barn ..... 2,000 Industrial shops ..... 1,000 Principal's cottage ..... 500 Dormitory, with equipment ..... 10,000 Tools, material, etc. ..... 1,300 Total ..... $25,800 While working on the same general THE BARN BARN THE BARN THE NEW BARN—COST $2 000 plan as Hampton and Tuskegee, the Christianburg Industrial Institute, differs from these schools, in that a cer- --- tain fixed sum is appropriated each year to pay the way of worthy students who wish to work their way through school. So far there are places for a few more worthy students, either young men or young women, who may have the bene- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a snowy landscape with a bare tree in the foreground and a building in the background. fit of a part of this sum if they will communicate at once with Principal Chas L. Marshall, at Cambria, Va. As an indication of the interest that is being awakened among those who support the school, we might state that in 1896, the collections amounted to only $600, while last year, $3,500 were collected for current expenses and $13,000 for new buildings. The financial budget for next year contemplates 1 $5,000 for current expenses, and we feel safe in saying that quite as much as last year will be raised on new build- THE MUSEUM THE DORMITORY—COST WITH EQUIPMENTS $10,000. ings. In addition to this, several thou- dands and dollars have already been paid in on an endowment fund of $150,000, which has been started. E A. LONG, TREASURER. Much of the success of the school has been due to the uniting efforts of THE DORMITORY—COST WITH Chas. L. Marshall and his colleague, E. A. Long, and their faithful wives. It is a rare chance to find a set of young men and women who so cheerfully give themselves up to their work; suffering many hardships and privations for its good. In the dark days of the school, Marshall and Long worked twelve months in the year on eight month's pay, notwithstanding each of them had flattering offers to go elsewhere at a higher rate of compensation; but they chose to remain at Christiansburg. In recognition of their worth to the school the Board has increased their compensation nearly 100 per cent, during the last twelve months, and this, with the assurance that the Board feels that it is not doing for them, all that their work is entitled to. With growing interest with each succeeding year, contributions larger, equipment better, Christiansburg bids fair to become second only to Hampton and Tuskegee, in its scope and influence as an industrial institution. DANVILLE, KY. Danville, Ky., Special.—The young men of the city gave a grand hop, at the U. B. F. hall, last Thursday night, in honor of the graduates and visitors. * * Rev. Hardon, the proprietor of the summer resort for colored people at Crab Orchard, attended the commencement. * * Rev. Thurman, a rising young divine, who is pastoring at Lvthe, made a flying trip to the city, Friday, * * Miss Lulu D. Clay will leave Sunday, for an extensive trip through the west, for her health. * * Miss Ozeta Greenleaf will accompany her. * * The fastest steed in the county is owned by our genial barber, Mr. John Cook. * * Mrs. Florence Cook Stepp will open a kindergarten at her home next month. THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATTERED FROM ALL PARTS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A CONDENSED PUBLICATION OF Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days--A Comprehensive Review Most Likely to Prove of Interest to Our Many Readers. Dallas, Tex., Special—Tife graduating exercises of the colored high school took place. A large audience was present, including several white persons. Members of the Board of Education and the superintendent of the city schools occupied seats on the rostrum. The following program was carried out: Chorus, "Waken," Morrison; invocation, Rev. Z. T. Pardee; salutary, "The Success of a Nation Dependens Upon its Freedom," John Theodore Welch; duet, "Ring On," Abt, Misses Marshall and Johnson; "Dignity of Labor," Lula Ella Perkins; class honor, "Mental Unrest," Eva Maree Weems; chorus, "We'll Gally Sing and Play," Pinsuit; "Environment an Important Factor in the Development of Character," Addison Daniel Smith; piano EQUIPMENTS $10,000. solo, "Ripples of Alabama," Andrews, Eva Marle Weems; "The End Shall Crown the work," Ruth Marion Pittman; "The Coming Moment," Gertrude Snell; piano solo, "Gallop de Concert," Et Ketterer, Ella Marle Rice; "Our Barks Will Soon Merge Into the Sea," Edna Ezell; octette, "Water Lilie"; Linders; valefictory, "Cast Down Your Buckets Where You Are," Ella Marle Rice; annual address, Dr. W. B. West; presentation of diplomas, Hon George W. Jalonick, president Board of Education; chorus, "The Morning Ramble," Veazle. Following is the list of the graduates: John Theodore Welch, Lula Ella Perkins, Eva Marie Weems, Addison Daniel Smith, Ruth Marion Pittman, Gertrude Snell, Edna Ezell, Fella Marie Rice. Hon. G. W. Jalonick presented the diplomas. * * Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lay are the parents of twins. * * Mrs. M. G. Kitrell will reside in Bayou City. * * Mrs. M. McBettis will spend the summer in Denver, Colo. * * Mrs Mary Campbell spent several days here. * * Mt. Zlon Baptist Church will ask its members and friends for their donations on the 25th. * * The porters' and saloon men's game of ball will come off Sunday a 3 p. m. at Belt Line Park. * * Five hundred and ninety dollars was raised at the rally at St. Paul's. * * Miss Cynthia Baker, of Los Angeles, Cal. is here visiting her sister Lula. * * Mrs. L. D. Keys visited the various Calantha courts Thursday afternoon. * * The different K. of P. lodges held elections at their regular communications, which were largely attended by all knights. 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Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. to get rid of him, and employed a private white detective to investigate the case. This fellow, who was of Southern birth, after hearing Stratton's story in full, took his money, but never went near the hospital. He reported to Stratton that he had investigated the matter, and found out that Ella was not sick, but employed there as a nurse; that she did not care to see him—in fact, she was tired of him, and wanted to get rid of him, and had taken heroic steps to do so. Jerry Stratton believed the detective's lie, and wrote her the following farewell letter. "No. — W. 333d st., New York City. "June 16, 18." "Dear Ella—I have called several times to see you at the hospital. Each time I have been told by a doctor or an attendant that you could not be seen. Each day I wrote a letter about your health and everything, and have received no reply. "I have positive and well known reasons to know that you are not an inmate of the hospital, but employed there as a trained nurse; that you have (woman like) got tired of your dark-brown top; that you have reflected and have resolved to reform (at least in regards to me). I have in mind an old song, a part of which runs this way "Take her, you are welcome, But you soon will find it true That she who can be false to one Can be the same to two.' "To which I will fondly and respectfully add that the woman who can be false to two men of her race can hardly be expected—in fact, can not be expected—to be true to one of the other race. However, Ella, I was foolish enough to conclude, after our down South experience, and the heroic stand you took, that you did love me, and when we again set our feet upon the soil of God's country we would live together as happily as people in our set, and that you would be as true to me as, well—women of your set. It was all a dream. Yes. "We are parted from each other, And our dream of love is past. The bright dream was too beautiful to last.' "If I do not hear from you in three days you will never see or hear from me again, and you will be able to conclude, without the aid of doctor, lawyer, judge or jury, my opinion in future of women in general, regardless of their race, color or previous condition. JERRY STRATTON." About two weeks after this letter was received at the hospital Ella was pronounced cured of all traces of liquor or cigarette smoking. She had when found a large sum of money, which the hospital people kept for her and returned with the letters of Jerry Stratton a few minutes before she left. She paid all bills due and rewarded the nurses who had attended her. As she started to leave, the letters still in her hand unopened, she remarked to the head physician, Dr. Cross: "Good bye, doctor; I am under lasting obligations to you and all connected with the hospital. You have made a new woman of me physically, mentally, morally and—I am, in fact, almost persuaded to become a Catholic." (The St. Vincent Hospital was a Catholic institution.) "Any way," she continued, "I am going to live a purer and better life in the future, and hope when I die that the world will be a small degree better for my having lived in it. Good morning." She turned to go, when the doctor called her attention to the unopened letters in her hand. After thanking him she sat down at the table in the reception room and looked at the half score of letters. She at once saw that the handwriting was that of Jerry Stratton. She looked at the postmarks and placed them one by one in a row, according to the dates. She then read them carefully. 'She then turned to the doctor and said in an angry, excited tone: "Why have you people kept these letters from me so long. I have, been in a condition to read newspapers for the past three weeks. Was it because you knew from whom they came? I learn by these letters that several drop letters have been left here for me. Where are they? What right have you to pry into an inmate's private business?" Without waiting for an answer from the surprised doctor she rushed out and hurried to the nearest telephone station, where she telephoned for a cab and directed the driver to take her to the flat she and Jerry Stratton occupied the day of the accident. here she learned that he left there several weeks prior, but left a note with the janitor for her, in which he said she would find all of their furniture and other goods in the Eagle storage house, rent for the same paid for one year, with agreement for rehab whenever taken out before the end of the year. The note also stated that long before she received it he would be dead to the New York city sporting world 'for the present,' and to her 'forever and a day' that he wished her well. The note ended with, in the language of Lord Byron: "Fare the well, and—if forever, Still, forever, fare the well." Ella Stratton was a thrice changed woman after she had tried, with the aid of several private detectives, to find Jerry, without success. She knew that he was alive and in some unknown part of the world (or perhaps the United States) laboring under the impression that she had been false to him. She resolved to atone for her past wild acts; she resolved to live a purer and better life; she resolved to do all in her power to better the condition of the poor colored people of Greater New York. Meeting so many AND GC ORIGINAL COMBINATION SUSPENDER & BELT Detach Here Detach Here It's a good suspender or a good belt—easily converted from one to the other. As a suspender it's light, easy and strong—to convert it into a belt, simply detach the three ends—as a belt its dignity and supports the trousers. 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As she was about to go up the steps of the elevated railroad station she felt a heavy hand pull her back. Looking around, her eyes met those of old Captain Seabury. "My dear girl, I love you still. Yes, still, although you 'done' me on the train between here and Chicago. You"— "Unhand me, sir." broke in Ella. Onhand me, sir, broke in Ella. "Oh, I see you are on the stage now. You are an actress. You are, perhaps, the leading lady in some ten-cent play. I will 'unhand' you, as you request me, but I must speak with you, no matter how painful it is to you." Ella broke away from him and entered the next car. He followed her, but was prudent enough to sit unobserved by her in a corner opposite. When she left the car he followed her to her home, or, more properly speaking, her rooms, and entered before she could object. He threw a check for $10,000 on the table and also placed a roll of $600 in bills on the table. "There, little girl, is your part of my will. I don't believe I will live much longer." Ella stood up and pointed first to the money and then to the door. "Take back your gold, for In Memory of Little Carrie Lewis Rob inson, Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson, Chicago, Ill. Bye, bye, our dailing little sunbeam, Silent and husbased you in their tiny voice, Mother's so grieved she cannot from you wean Father looks in vain for your form, so choice Beatrice can't play hide-and-seek without you This renews our seduces, you're want home This renews our sadness, you're wanted home. Others miss you, speak of your love so true. O, were it possible for you again to come. Yet you are not far away, dear Carrie, Why should we grieve and be so sad? You're only round and about us to tarry. 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WINTEMORE'S GILT EDGE BROADSIDE PRESSING FINE SHOPS LAUNDRY LIGHTWEIGHT COLOR LUSTER GILT EDGE BLACKKESK COLOR FINE SHOPS LAUNDRY LIGHTWEIGHT COLOR LUSTER WINTEMORE'S BROADSIDE PRESSING ALWAYS USED Dye" (blacks any oes), per qt...$0.75 ORE BROS. & CO. BOSTON, MASS AMS' SHAVING SOAP "up fit for the Face" face—to soften and prepare the beard ation—to leave the skin soothed, make shaving easy, safe, agreeable. It sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Glycerated Tar (Toilet) Soap, 10c. Sq.), 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. and cakes, 1 lb. 4oc. Exquisite also for toilet. O., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. "PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAMP Drug Store Open All N Best grade of 25c WINES attention and every precauition 329. ES DAY —EXAMINATION FREE s at lowest prices. HEIM'S Washington Street, ical and Jewelry Co. Creamery Co. and Manufacturers of Ice-Cream, ic and Church Social Orders solicited. New Phone 2124 Laundry... East Market Street. 8 N. Illinois St.; 228 Massachusetts Ave. Bell Boys this is the place to go. ACE TO GET PRICES S AT THE DRUGGIST 'Home Buying Made Easy. We will loan our members within twelf months from day of first monthly payment of dues [1.35 on each $1,000] any sum from $10, $3,000, for the purpose of buying or building a home or paying off a mortgage, and they can pay it back at 14.25 per month and all other expenses includes principal, interest and all other expenses This is loaning money at less than one per cent interest per annum. Remember 1.25 cents per day for 12 months places $1,000 in Bank for name and you hold the Check Book. Call or write for particulars. Open Saturday evenings. Homestead Loan & Investment ASSOCIATION, Room 57 Baldwin Blk' cor, Market & Delaware EAT QUAKER BREAD HITZ BAKERY BOX CALF PASTE FOR BOX CALF VICI KID PATENT ENAMEL LEATHERS WHITEMOOK ELITE POLY BOX CALF BOX CALF BOX CALF HISTORIC MUSEUM HISTON HABSIZUZU MADE BY HOTEL de MOORE [Portrait of a man in a suit and bow tie, wearing a hat.] 171,173 & 175 TWENTY-FIRST ST. CHICAGO, ILL. [Picture of a young boy] [Name] Special'Attention Paid.To Private Family-Trade. THE BEST IN THE WORLD. ITRY IT, Wiede Fine IN BO For Health, F Wiedemann's Fine Beers For Health, Flesh and Strength A Trial Order Will Convince You. E. H. REN Indianapolis Branch, E. H. RENTSCH, Manager Indianapolis Branch, 920 E. Washington street We Want Your Order. Old Phone Main 2530. Write for Prices. Delivered to Any Part of City THE KEYSTONE A High Class Hotel for GENTLE ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAK CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM ATTACHED. S. R. SNQ Getting Warm The shirt waist time has just a We are making a special rate on superiority if you will al- WE DO NOT DO YOUR GENTLEMEN ONLY. ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS. CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM ATTACHED. 3022 State Street, Chicago, Ill S. R. SNOWDEN Proprietor. Getting Warm Isn't It? The shirt waist shirt has just about arrived, and it's here to stay for awhile too. We are making a special rate of 10c on shirt waists. We can convince you of our superiority if you will allow us to send for a trial package of your Laundry. We DO NOT SELL ANYTHING ONLINE. FRED B. COMSTOCK, Mgr. Hotel Work Century Laundry Co., 320 Century Building. Phones: New, 282; Old, 1589 Downtown Agency RAWTSCH & CO. Climbing Hotel. books by Colored Writers, Books on the Colored Race by white AUETORS. Read up on the allabsorbable Race Question. Send for the book you want. Catalogue in press. Correspondence with publishers solicited. books re- viewed in The Freeman. WM. M. LEWIS, 300 Indiana ave. Indianapolis, Ind. TWENTY-FIRST ST. AGO, ILL. The Jefferson Bar GEO. S. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. JAS. JACKSON, Entertainer.} 715 Linden St., ST. LOUIS, MO Private Reception Rooms for Ladies and Special Parties. NOT10EK Any enterprising colored man can make money in St. Louis during the great World' Fair. The field is promising and offers wonderful in- ducements to men with money to invest. All inquiries along this line will receive immi- tate attention by sending your communications above address. JEFF, SM1TH, Prop. GEO, FOUNTAIN Mgr. M1XERS The Greeley Saloon Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars Excursionists give us a call. Headquarters for sports. Ask for it, you'll get it. 1201 Morgan Street ST. LOUIS, MO emann's Beers OTTLE OR KEG Flesh and Strength ITSCH, Manager 920 E. Washington street EMEN ONLY. AM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS. 3022 State Street, Chicago, Ill OWDEN Proprietor. Isn't It? about arrived, and it's here to stay for awhile too, of lice on shirt waists. We can convince you of low us to send for a trial package of your Laundry, WORK WE BOTH LOOSE MONEY. dry Co., FRED B. COMSTOCK, Mgr. 30 Century Building. w, 282; Old Main, 1589 AWITSCH & CO., Claypool Hotel. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER HOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS PONEY MOORE Proprietor Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Cafe in connect ion. European Plan. Price Reasonable. Steam Heat, Electric Lift* Bells, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. BILLIARD AND POOL IN ANNEX. GEORGE BELL, Proprietor. oe Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Pool and Billard-Parlor in connection. Trade solicited on merit of goods. Essential Things the Colored Waiter Must Realize. Undoubtedly the position of waiter is fast advancing to a greater source of responsibility. The phenomenal development of general environments in hotel operating of to-day invites much of our consideration and realization just as other successful business enterprises in the world of competition. To meet the modern requirements, much particular discipline of different establishments one must be intellectual and painstaking at all times. These facts are in evidence from interesting experience and observation. Every true lover of his profession should realize his predicament. Time, these days, is equivalent to money, and it should be utilized in the most profitable and compensated way. Seemingly this is an object the colored waiters fall to duly consider, therefore their time is spent in prodigality. For the betterment of our conditions of daily employment we must first be intelligent, easy to understand, active, courteous and honest in all our dealings. We should read the various good hotel papers, study our profession from every useful point. We should be more affiliated; exchange opinions of practical benefit; keep neat in our general attire; keep sober, learn the figurative value of a dollar; spend less money in the bar and billiard rooms and other corrupt places. We really find a great demand for a dissolution of all such imperfect and uncreditable habits. Why should we not, in this advancing age, be more elaborate, become more systematized, elevate ourselves The Greathouse Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars New'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. I Parkers Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Avenue, Phone 4257 new. Indianapolis, ind. 390 S. State St., SEND FOR THE STAR SALO GEORGE BE oe Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Trade solicited o Name. Location. Subscribers L. A. Walker. Hot Springs, Ark. 48 Henry Feltenburg. Texarkana, Ark. 39 J. C. Logan. Portland, Oregon. 21 Benjamin R. Carle. Spokane, Wash. 18 John A. Gloster. Wilkesbarre, Pa. 25 C. H. Plummer. Unlontown, Pa. 20 Thos. H. Frame. Salt Lake City, Utah. 22 N. H. Smiley. West Superior, Wis. 9 George R. Wilson. DesMoines, Iowa. 6 W. Alonzo Looke. Cairo, Ill. 4 Noah Chase. Scranton, Pa. 3 C. B. Coles. New Haven, Conn. 2 Robert Granger. Zanesville, Ohio. 7 C. Lamar. Brooklyn, N. Y. 1 F. P. Thompson. New York City, N. Y. 1 F. C. Brown. Charleston, W. Va. 7 F. C. Lewis. Louisville, Ky. 1 Donglas Miller. DesMoines, Iowa. 1 R. S. Kittrell. Denver, Col. 2 C. Saunders. St. Pani, Minn. 1 Charles W. Dwyer. Minneapolis, Minn. 2 C. H. Barton. Bloomington, Ill. 4 John Venie. Washington, D. C. 1 J. Wesley Jones. Denver, Col. 1 S. R. Wilson. Brunswick, Ga. 1 NOTICE. Through the solicitation of quite a number of head and second waiters the FREE-MAN'S Head and Second Waiter's National Prize Contest has been extended to We believe this is better for all concerned, and will allow THE FREEMAN to better receive the appreciation of the Hotel fraternity. This contest will POSITIVELY close July 1st. into a demanding element of our loved profession? When we all have demonstrated to employers and the traveling public our agility of individual manhood in the quoted directions nothing can hinder good advancement but the power of God. Until we learn to accurately consider and reduce the principal obstacles prevailing in our daily vocation our opportunities will ever continue to grow narrow. No well-thinking man who is loyal to his profession and co-partners can fail to agree in my opinion. W. E. TUCKER. White Waiters Returned. The colored waiters have been put out of all the restaurants in Omaha that they secured during the recent strike. The union waiters were given their places back Quite a number of waiters from Kansas City and other near cities quit good jobs to go to Omaha and Head and Second Waiters SUMMARY Name. Location L. A. Walker... Hot Sp. Henry Feltenburg... Texar J. C. Logan... Portla Benjamin R. Carle... Spokar John A. Gloster... Wilke C. H. Plummer... Union Thos. H. Frame... Salt B N. H. Smiley... West B George R. Wilson... DesM W. Alonzo Locke... Calro Nosh Chase... Soran C. B. Coles... New Robert Granger... Zanes C. Lamar... Brook F. P. Thompson... New F. C. Brown... Charl C. C. Lewis... Louis Douglas Miller... DesM R. S. Kittrell... Denver C. Saunders... St Pa Charles W. Dwyer... Minne C. H. Barton... Bloom John Venie... Washi J. Wesley Jones... Denw S. R. Wilson... Bruns accept the places of the white waiters. All of them now are looking for a job. In the future they should accept the advice of Thomas H. Frame given in a recent issue of The Freeman. The West House at Minneapolis is again running a colored crew with the exception of headwaiter, who is white. Sam Crawford is second waiter and J. W. Scott is third waiter, having left the Commercial club to accept the position. Cooper Lewis and Q. Ousley are the captains. Al Meredith is in charge of the cafe. Wallace Gillespie is the enterprising young headwaiter at the Hotel Hillman, Birmingham, Ala. The Hillman is the largest and best hotel in Alabama. Mr. MARCUS RUBEN MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Outfits OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALSO Barbers' Coats [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a bow tie.] Gillespie has surrounded himself with a well drilled and educated crew and is giving the best of satisfaction. The International and Cataract hotels, Niagara Falls, N. Y., opened May 29th, having a crew of waiters numbering between twenty-five and thirty under one headwaiter, E. W. Harper. Mr. C. Buster has charge of the bell stand, which we hope to learn more of later. The Traymore Hotel is fine hotels of Atlantic City, a commanding site in the p of the beach, on the board colored waiters are doing and the officers give them on same. The crew is as follow Mr. Orange Cresswell, he Andrew T. Paul, second w Mr. Charles B. Wilson, h waiter. S. National Prize Contest. MARY. Location. Subscribers. Birings, Ark. 48 Mazana, Ark. 39 Mad, Oregon 21 Jane, Wash. 13 Sabarre, Pa. 25 Stown, Pa. 20 Skake City, Utah 22 Superior, Wis. 9 Olins, Iowa. 6 Ill. 4 Boston, Pa. 3 Haven, Conn. 2 Ville, Obto. 7 Lyn, N. Y. 1 York City, N. Y. 1 Weston, W. Va. 7 Ville, Ky. 1 Wines, Iowa. 1 Ar, Col. 2 Ni, Minn. 1 Capolls, Minn. 2 Hington, Ill. 4 Hington, D. C. 1 Or, Col. 1 Bwick, Ga. 1 William Staff of Washington, D. C., has charge of the bell men at the Prospect House. Thomas H. Frame, headwaiter at the Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah, will leave June 15th for a three weeks' visit of business and pleasure to San Francisco, Los Angeles and other western points. Mr. S. R. Wilson is the headwaiter at the Oglethorpe Hotel, Brunswick, Ga., with a crew of thirty men. Mr. Wilson is a success as headwaiter. The colored waiters who have been installed in the new! Wilson Hotel at Salt Lake City, Utah, are giving excellent satisfaction. Ran Butler 462 | W. 15th St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. B. J. Taylor, Mgr. Headquarters for A. B. C. Baseball Team. The New York Street SAMPLE ROOM AND CAFE. Nothing but Union Goods Handled. Oyster Soup free every Saturday night. Business Men's Lunch free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Music afternoon and evenings. Stock & Recer, Proprietors, 401 West New York Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Phone 7002 Black. THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. --- The Traymore Hotel is one of the fine hotels of Atlantic City. It occupies a commanding site in the popular part of the beach, on the board walk. The colored waiters are doing good work, and the officers give them credit for the same. The crew is as follows: Josiah Jackson, James E. Johnson, Isaac Satchell and Robert Thompson, captains. Joseph Gatewood, dining room wine boy. M. H. T. Eubanks, headwaiter Weddell House, Cieveland, Ohio, has been nominated by the Republicans of Cuyhoga county for State Representative. His election is assured. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—The revival which has been in progress at Roanoke Baptist church for the past three weeks closed Friday night, May 29, with nine converts, who were baptized Sunday night in the church pool by Rev. J. W. Jackson, pastor, assisted by Rev. Vanpelt, the preacher who ably assisted in the revival. A musical concert was given Sunday night, May 31, at the Majestic Hotel by the Majestic waiters which was well received by all the guests present. Mr. T. W. Hawthorne, headwaiter, sang "The Holy City" and "Calvary." John Marshall sang "In the Deep Blue Sea." Mrs. Birdie Marshall sang the beautiful song entitled "No Tongue Can Tell." In the rendering of those songs they did great credit to themselves. NORTH MICHIGAN SUMMER RSSO Best Reached via The Pennsylvania Lines. Beginning June 21st.The North Land press with through sleeping car will leave Indianapolis daily at 6:50 p.m. over the old route, via Richmond and G. R. & L. By. "The Fishing Line." 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Agents wanted 1: every town and city not now occupied, and 1: herbal inducements will be given to the same. Send for our extraordinary inducements. ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents per line. Case of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an ince, 228 lines in a column. E. social position 25 cent ad titonal. No assortment inserted on first page. Spaces on standing pressoie at and business cards. Reason a dollar discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on WR 1E UPS. Fatered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as seco d.ck as matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 1903 A NEGRO TEACHER MOBBED. The shooting of Scho1 Superintendent Charles Hertel of East St. Louis by a Negro school teacher. W. T. Wytt, according to information from that place, was certainly an ugly piece of business. It is said that the superintendent refused to renew Wytt's certificate, owing to which refusal the teacher b came enraged and opened fire on Mr. Hertel with fatal result. It is needless to say that a mob was hastily formed to wreak vengeance on the school teacher. He was hung to a telephone pole, after which a fire was set to maternal placed under him and his life went out amid the jeering and hooting of men made mad by the awful happening. The shooting of the superintendent was a very deplorable affair, one which can meet no manner of condement from the colored people. While it is possible that there may have been previous difficulty unknown to any except those immediately concerned, yet there could be no reason for shooting him down unless the teacher's own life was threatened and endangered. As yet there is no information showing that the teacher was in danger of losing his life; he, it appears, was angered because the superintendent's action shut off the possibility of his re-employment. The case is extremely ugly in that it will reflect on the colored teachers everywhere regardless of their views in the matter. It reflects on the character of a class that is supposed to be educated above resorting to contemptible means and crime to accomplish ends. The truly educated are high-minded, honorably minded, and unless streaked with a strain of abnormalism could never condescend to act as Mr. Wyatt has acted in thought or deed. It is to be hoped that his lesson will not be considered as a type of what may be expected of the profession he represents. What actuated him is not to be considered so far as it concerns the objects the superintendent had in mind in refusing to continue his services. His place was to quietly withdraw and to feel it beneath him to create a scene so far as he could control. There are no limitations put on the educated mind and Mr. Wyatt should have thus looked at it. The whole world besides was yet left in which he could make a livelihood. If imposed on or misrepresented he had yet his conscience as a God to serve, before which he could have fallen and drawn consolation devised of men, by men. Right will right itself; it needs no attorneys nor advocates. If Mr. Wyatt were the teacher he should have been this dreadful information would not now be to mock the race and make it ashamed. It will not do well to lose sight of the fact that, as flagrant as the case is in the breach, it could have been met and amply cared for by the laws enacted for such purposes. Those interested in peace and the supremacy of the laws, while provoked unduly by the very unusual occurrence, will yet contend for the operation of the laws as a ainst mob violence. The question of penalty is eliminated; it resolves itself to: Who should have inflicted it? The answer is: Those intrusted to execute the laws. The burning, of course, was barbarous cruelty, which is intended to reflect the anger of men, but white men who pose as stolos when it comes to the virtues. That they signally fall-at certain points is not at all to their credit; but very much to their discredit, reflecting latent hate more than anything else. That is the meanest feature of it all. In this matter the Negroes have suffered severely, and as it concerns the progress toward better understanding racially, the country has also suffered. It is to be hoped that the event will be circumscribed, confined to the narrow limits of its origination and not be used as a witness against the stability, dignity and respectability of all Negroes. JUST A LITTLE SOUNDING. The Daly States, a New Orleans publication, in startling headlines says, "No THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. NEGRO DELEGATES IN NEXT REPUB LICAN CONVENTION." The lurid lines have reference to the forthcoming State Convention, and are given as the utterance of Chairman Frank B. Williams, who says, further, that a full Re. ublican ticket will be put in the field. Many look upon the statement concerning delegates as a huge joke, a big bluff, calling to mind the statement that the Custom House was slated to be as fair as illies of song, but under the very same Williams it is said that the Custom House continues to wear a dark brown complexion It is very evident that the versatile chairman has flung out a feeler. It is intimated by those who know things that President Roosevelt will not stand for this Lillyism that has been trying so hard to born for lo! these many days. The Republican party came into existence for just such purposes as it is serving—to stand for all classes, and in which it is truly democratic; it reaches up to aristocracy and down to the world-be proscribed, and thus becomes the great political leaven of America; it is that which has given its lasting qualities—built on virtue. The individual sending the New Orleans paper says, "If the Negroes of Indiana will go in with the Democrats and elect a Democratic President, it would be the proper thing to do." Indeed it would be the proper thing to do if there existed any reason whatsoever for doing the thing. The Democratic party has been appealed to time and time again to conduct itself in such a way that colored men could feel comfortable around its board. But it has continually sought to impress the fact that it stands for white men and that the Negro is non persona grata. It is true that it has fitful burst of political sanity at which times it calls all hands on deck; but the spasm is short lived; it shrinks again after the emergency call, back into its narrower walls of political prejudice, and, in the language of the Pharisee, thanks God that it is not as other parties; for all men. The Negroes thus heated and chilled, chilled and heated become steel blue for the Republicans where at the Democrats set up the hue and cry of the Negroes' ruthless political solidarity—Republicans because Abraham Lincoln was, and so forth and so on, when it is the Democratic part's political perversity. The colored man is a very warm blooded animal; he goes where he is courted. And in that respect is he much different from others? Not a bit of it. The writer eays, further, that a Democrat is going to Washington to inform the President as to whom he shall put in office, presumably, at New Orleans or in the State of Louisiana. The writer may have a great imagination, but in event he knows what he is talking about—it may be said in passing that he will see Mr. Roosevelt when he gets there, who will do at least one half of the business. As we view it advice, right advice, from a Democrat is quite as good as if from the most orthodox. The promotion of peace in the country is the essential, no matter who does it. Office holding is not all of life, but if it can be made the means of subserving the better, the ends of the country it will not matter much as to who holds the office. Offices, a la Cleveland, are public trusts, and, in the language of the streets, not private snaps. IN AFRICA. Now comes the information that at Pretoria, Transvaal, Africa, that the government has decided to amend the municipal ordinance so as to exclude aliens as well as colored men, thus restricting the franchise to white British subjects. If the foregoing states the condition there, it certainly means a fall down for the British, the people and government that love to prate on the liberty of its subjects. The government out of its magnanimity includes aliens with colored men as debarred from participating in the municipal government which, of course, means nothing but obstruction for the Negroes, since its but a matter of time and form to become "unalienated" through naturalization and allegiance. It can readily be seen how the little piece of political leger de-main forever shuts out hope for Negroes from becoming anything in that country although their native hearth. Alienism is a dub that will come off, but "colored men" is a distinction that sticks, and thus in the very incipiency of the new regime of 'Oom Paul's land' measures have been taken which are but another form of political disfranchisement The Boers, of course, as the world knows, have never been much with the natives, and for which reason many Negroes of Americas cast their sympathy with the British, some going so far as to enlist with that government. They have now time to reflect. The British government versed in statecraft is ingenious enough to have wormed out some sort of graduating program by which the ambitions and deserving natives could hope for political and civil consideration. As a matter of encouragement for thrift, manhood, civilization, Christianity the government should have exhibited a more missionary spirit; hanging up the sign of hope, at least when and where fall- ure to subscribe would be set down against the colored men. It is to be hoped that some such move is contemplated. THE HISTORICAL AND LITERARY CONGRESS. The Historical and Literary Congress of the Fourth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church and the thirtieth anniversary of Bishop Grant's ministerial career, according to program, begin Wednesday morning, June 10th, at Bethel A. M. E. church with good attendance. Bishop Abraham Grant presided; Rev. A J Carey, secretary. Rev. H E. Stewart of Terre Haute, Ind., conducted the opening services Mayor Charles A Bookwalter delivered the welcome address, to which Rey D. E. Butler of Minneapolis, Minn., responded. A number of excellent papers were read and well received. Their high order evoked generous and warm commendation on the part of all. The earnestness noted in the discussions following the presentation showed that the church is aroused to its needs The congress, as a whole, is made up of an intelligent set of men whose appearance is indicative of the general progress of the people. The following committee has been appointed on the history, status and future possibilities of the Negro in the United States of America, with the hope of giving a clear and concise statement which will be beneficial to the hearers and readers of the report: Rev. A J Carey, D D., Chicago, Ill; Rev. H. E. Stewart, B D, Terre Hante, Ind; Rev. R. R Downs, D D, Columbus, O; Rev. H. T Johnson, D. D Ph. D, Philadelphia, Pa; Hon. Jos. E. Lee, Jacksonville, Fla, Rev. A. G. Scott, Forth Worth, Texas; J. M. Henderson, M. D, Philadelphia, Pa; Rev J. R Colins, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Rev R. C Ransom, D D, Chicago, Ill; Rev. J. M. Townsend, D D, Indianapolis, Ind; Rev. S. T. Tice, D D, Cambridge, Mass; Rev. T. Reeves, Minneapolis, Minn.; Rev G. C Booth, D D, Chicago, Ill; Chairman. HE CHANGED HIS MIND. A Southern colonel of New Orleans was at the magnificent Claypool Hotel this week, where he manifested great desire to see the man who turned off the chambermaid that refused to make up the bed used by Booker T. Washington. He said that he had contributed ten dollars to the woman and that he now wanted to see the man—wanted to see the man! His friend, who lives in this city, concluded to relieve him of his overstock of anxiety. He saw Mr Lawrence, the proprietor, the man sought. He asked the colonel what would he do if he saw him. "I will give him hell," said the colonel. The Indianapolis man exolained, "well, there he is," pointing out the hotel man at the same time. The colonel looked, but did not give him hell. The commencement exercises at Tuskegee this year were impressive and inspiring. Dr George E Stevens of Boston, Mass., who delivered the principal address, paid a very fitting compliment to the institution when he said, "If you were to ask me for a modern miracle, I should simply say, Tuskegee." His characterization of Mr. Washington was no less fitting. He said: In his own simple, stainless life of high purpose, indomitable courage and conquest over many difficulties, he is himself a convincing illustration of the lessons of thrift, self-reliance and Christian integrity which he would teach his own people and which he is teaching mankind. Eminent citizen of the Republic, the most fraternizing and suggestive personality in American life to-day, respected as a foremost factor in American education, Principal Washington is a brave, honored leader of his people in a trying hour. It is permitted to but few men in a generation to have the ear and confidence of the nation in a way such as Mr. Washington enjoys this distinction. a position perilous because golden with opportunity and the pointings of Providence. The total who received diplomas and certificates is one hundred and thirteen. Sixty two normal graduates and nine post graduates leave the school to begin work, the other forty two are undergraduates and for the most part will remain and complete their literary work. The demand for services of the graduates is very large. Teachers and superintendents were there from the various places to engage them. Many have already positions of great usefulness as superintendents of industries and teachers of important schools. Some will pursue their studies further; not one will be idle. Of the one hundred and thirteen members of the graduating class of the Manual Training School of this city, last Monday evening, at English's Opera House, all except one, a young white man, received diplomas. He refused to occupy a chair placed beside a colored girl, a member of the class. He was not presented a diploma. It is the first time such a happening has occurred in the schools of Indianapolis. Colored pupils have been receiving diplomas right beside white pupils for a number of years. Colored boys have been given the same chance on the athletic teams of the schools as white boys. There are no color lines drawn at the Training School, and the colored pupils generally speak of the good treatment they receive. Public sentiment will doubtless sustain the principal in refusing to issue the rebellious student his diploma. The occurrence is unfortunate in that it introduces the race question in an unexpected place. Out of respect for the place and occasion the young man should have endured the "agony" of sitting by a colored girl; it wouldn't have hurt him; some one had to sit by her. Four years of school life in the same classes, more or less, in this case seemingly have been for naught so far as tolerance is concerned. It is to be hoped that the police will bear down on "Bungalooism" in this city. At Riverside Park, last Sunday, there was a demonstration wherein a gang of white boys felt that it was their duty to make it warm for the colored boys. From the evidence given by witnesses, and from the comment in the daily papers, it is satisfactorily certain that the gang was bent on mischief from the start. The colored people expect protection in this city; it has been promised by the city administration. In fact the "Bungaloo" phase amounted to an issue in the last municipal campaign. We look forward to an honest attempt on the part of the city authorities to live up to their agreement. We are able to state that the published interviews in the New York Sun by Dr. Parkhurst have been repudiated, both by that gentleman and by his closest friends. Dr. Parkhurst sincerely regrets that any question as to his loyalty to the colored people should have been arused in any quarter. He has no views that are defamatory of the Neuro or that would cross the opinions held by the high minded members of both races Bishop Grant held a presiding elder's council at his home in Pennsylvania street last Tuesday. The presiding elders representing Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Ontario and Indiana are in the city attending the Historical and Literary Congress in session this week at Bethel A M E church. Bishop Grant is also celebrating his thirtieth anniversary as a minister of the gospel. Many distinguished churchmen are coming in. The Society of Friends in England has addressed a letter to Christians of all denominations in the United States protesting against Lynch law. In part, it says: "We leave out of the consideration altogether political and racial problems and difficulties which at this distance we can very imperfectly understand, and there appeal to you on the broad and simple ground of Christian principle and human justice." "In some of the Negro homes," he said, "I find an organ or silk petticoats, but no forks. The Negro is willing to eat with his hands, provided he can make a display."—Booker T. Washington. Mr. Washington does not overstate the case in principle if he does specially. The Indianapolis News states it right when it says that the turning point in the lynching business does not seem to be in eight. Colored men are the victims and often for offenses that were not heretofore considered "lynchable!". The Washington Bee takes Recorder John C Daney of the District of Columbia to task for appointing a white man as a deputy in his office. It registers one more klok JACKSON NEWS SUMMARY. Jackson, Mloh., Special.—Kid McCoy of Ypsilanti was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Dan Goins left Saturday, the 6th, for Toledo, O., to attend her daughter who is sick. John Doan of Lansing, spent Sunday in the city. Miss Maude Chandler of Adrian is in the city for the summer. Messrs Rihoardson and Simpson left Monday, the 8th, for Detroit. Andrew Williams of Parma was in the city Monday, the 8th. Charles Martin of Battle Creek stopped at our city Sunday en route to Detroit. Any one wishing the Freeman will please call at 216 E Franklin street or Brown Johnson's restaurant, 120 Michigan avenue. Used in 1858. Way back in the year 1858 the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow was used by colored people in the North and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use of the preparation tor such a long period of time is a positive proof that it gives perfect satisfaction to all. It makes kinky or curly hair straight, soft and beautiful. 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Circus- milwaukee, Wis., June 15; Manitowoc, 18; Shelboyan, 17; Fond du Lac, 18; Appleton, 19; Wausaw, Mich. 20. Mack Allen, the slack wire performer is at liberty for next season. The Hatches, Joe and Olive, accompanied by the Rag Time singers, were pleasant callers at the Freeman sanctum this week. Dan Desdunes, of the team of Desdunes & Harris, is spending the summer at his home, 314 Dauphine St., New Orleans, La. Seimond C. Epps, a singer of professional note, late of Mahara's Minstrels, died recently of pneumonia in St. Paul. Minn. He was a K. of P., and leaves a widow and son to mourn their loss. Culligan & Morgan's Alabama Minstrels have been waterbound out in sinas. Their last report was from Define with no positive knowledge as when they would get away. The leadership of the concert band W. A. Mahara's Minstrel No. 1, has been awarded to a trombone soloist of Pennsylvani, by name of James H. Harris, for the season of 1903-4. Mrs. Patti D. Brown, No. 3240 Prairie avenue, Chicago, Ill., will make her debut in vaudeville at the Chicago opera house, the week of June 15th. Her many musical and social friends wish her a success. J. Jeff Smith, W. C. Sweatman and George Reeves, have just closed with Mahara's No. 2 show, and are now in Minneapolis, Min., at 112 Second St. They sent regards to Tom Logan, Kid Alison and all friends. Jas H. Harris, trombone virtuoso, of Cincinnati, O., and Miss Jessie Dudley, of Little Rock, Ark., were recently married, and were given a swell reception by friends in the above named city. Wm. Dixon, formerly of the famous Blackstone Quartette is now successfully conducting a cigar store and shining parlor at 2638 State street, Chicago, Ill. The Freeman can be found at his place each week. The Great Southern Medicine Company of Louisville, Ky., is now touring Kentucky. They have an orchestra of five pieces, under the direction of Kenton Irvin. The show is staged by Henry Anderson, the veteran comedian. Among the specialities are found John Goodloe, the eccentric comedian; Wm. Roach, the boneless wonder; and Master Jefferson Gates, the boy with the THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Notes of P. G. Lowry's Progressive Musical Enterprise No. 1: We are encountering some very cool weather in Michigan this week. Our well known and highly respected friend, Sam Lucas, spent a pleasant day with us in Detroit, and in the evening entertained us royally at the Iroquois. The young sister of manager Harry E. Crosby, Miss Marjorie Crosby, made her debut in the profession with this company in Detroit. She has a remarkable voice and was installed a great favorite upon her first rendition of a popular coon song. She will be chaperoned this season by her sister, Mrs. Oma Crosby, and we hope the young lady a brilliant future in the profession. Every one is well and this being the fifth week for the ghost to walk, bank books are becoming much in evidence among our performers and musicians. We say hello! to every one of our friends. Mr. H. Crosby was visited in Detroit by his mother and father, and entertained them royally. Johnny Jones says Clark and Smith, write. Mrs. Carrie Wood sends regards to John Dennis, Stella Jones and McQuitty. John W. Carson, of the company, sends regards to Leon Davidson, of Knoxs barber shop, and to the orchestra. Our porter and chef, Johnny Stewart, was called home to Columbus, Ohio, owing to the severe illness of his brother, Charlie Stewart. He has the sympathy of the entire company. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City: Flynn's Nashville Troubadours open their summer season this week. Among those with the company this season are: Walter Robinson, Frazier and Peterson, Nat Lucas, Cleo Desmond, Francis Murphy, Rachel Bailey and Bert Murphy. * Nathan Bivens, the clever little song writer, is now on the staff of T. B. Harms & Co., music publishers, 18 East Twenty-second street. Mr. Bevins is the author of "Deed I Ain't Seen No Messenger Boy," "Warm Baby from the South," and "You Were Never Introduced to Me." His latest composition, entitled "She Certainly Looks Good to Me," is being sung nightly throughout the city. * * George Williams, formerly of the team of Smart & Williams, has charge of the colored at Inman's Casino, Coney Island, Dick Flynn retiring to appear with Flynn's Nashville Troubadours. * * Christian, the trick fast cyclist, has returned to the city after a very successful engagement at the Howard, Boston. * * Marie Lacaille is at Inman's Casino, coney Island. * * Goggin and Johnson are among the headliners this week at Hammstein's Paradise Gardens, atop of the Belasco and Victoria Theaters. * * Allie Brown, the phenomenal slack-wire artist, and Miss Annie Ross (Mrs. Allie Brown) have signed contracts for the coming fall season with the Lyeum Stock Company, which opens in St. Louis Sept. 3. Mr. Brown will be specially featured in his slack-wire and hoop rolling act, while Miss Ross will play parts with this well-known repertoire aggregation. * * Griffith B. Wilson, who is suffering from the effects of a paralytic stroke several weeks ago, is getting along very nicely. * * Coley and Mamie Grant will sail for Germany on June 16th. * * The Freeman every Saturday at Staughter's tonsorial parlors, 114 West 31st street. * * Albert Turner is still at the "Front." He says to all of the "kid wearies" in the West to "Hop, Frog, Hop." Notes from Louisville, Ky.: Eugene and Robert Clark have returned and report a successful season. * * Simon Dunmore left Thursday with a company of eight performers to join Dr. Rich's Medicine show. * * The Taylors closed a pleasant engagement with the Blue Ribbon Theater, and are in Lexington, Ky., this week. * * "Footsie" Ball says: "Hello, Ice Cream Dorsey!" * * Miss Vida Vaughn Devine gave a delightful spread to a few professional friends Tuesday at her mother's residence. * * The Blue Ribbon Theater, with Stage Manager Wilson at the helm, is pleasing the multitudes with splendid performances. * * The latest addition to the theatrical contingent is Prof. Wonderye, the snake charmer and animal tamer. * * Tom Logan is in town and has established a permanent address at 131 West Green street. * * Steve Breckinridge, the pioneer Uncle Tom, and his educated dog are one of the features at Ninaweb Park Theater. * * William Able, the popular barytone soloist, is "hardly able" to fill the many demands for his talent. * * The Trocadero Trio (Williams, Devine and Logan) came up from Fernandina, Fla., Tuesday, and were booked the same day. * * Perry and Leona Black send regards to Al and Mamie Holman and other professional friends. * * Will Able wants to hear from Miss Florence Hines immediately. * * Ball's orchestra has been secured for the season at Ninaweb Park Theater. * * The following are at the Blue Ribbon Theater: the Wilsons, Price and Price, the two Taylors, Leona Black, Effie Graham and Ed Jones. * * Elmore Dodd is in the city. * * Webster Williams, after an absence of sixteen months, is busy extending "the glad mitt" to his many friends here. * * At Ninaweb Park Theater the following talent can be seen: Ned Taylor, John Emery, Ben Ball, James Jackson, Elmo Taylor, Perry Black, Steve Breckinridge, Devine and Williams, Tom Logan, Will Able and Ball's Orchestra. * * Dr. Louis Morris left Thursday and joined the Great Eastern Medicine Company at Chester, Ill., as lecturer. * **The Trocadero Trio send regards to professional friends in Georgia and Florida.** Notes from Chicago, Ill. Prof. Joe Hagerman, the lion basso of the world, who has just closed a successful season with the California Colored Concert Company, is in the city. He will in probability sign with another company the season of 1903-34. Sends regards to Chas. R. Moore, Jessie Shipp, Mr. and Mrs. Green Tapley and many other friends. formed a baseball club, known as the Vaudeville Co. They bar none of the champion clubs, and will challenge any of them for a game at any time. Address all communications to No. 336 27th street, to the above club. McKissick and Jones, the great sketch team, left last Tuesday evening for Frisco, for ten weeks, playing the Tony Lubelski Novelty Circuit, they then go to Seattle, Wash. McCarver and Gray also fill the same circuit. Rance Smith, the coming character impersonator nud comedian, is rehearsing for the coming season. Bill Caldwell was defeated by Chas. Pass Arnold, in a sprinting match last week. The latter knew the former was in the race, as it was a close finish. H. I. Jerry Barnes, the droll comedian, Mrs. Ida Ford, Dude Kelly, Cook and Jones, Billy Miller, the nightingale quartette, and many others, played the initial opening of the Eureka Palm Garden, at No. 2940 State St. Mr. Chas, Gaskin, the popular proprietor, invites one and all to attend his vaudeville, and enjoy yourself. Mr. Jerry Barnes is the manager of this department, and you may expect nothing but success to follow. There is in the neighborhood of between 300 and 400 professionals in the city, and they are daily visitors at Daddy Love's theatrical headquarters. They all feel at home with Daddy, for he is the entertainer of entertainers. The Brewers are making a decided hit at the Chicago Opera House, this week. Dude Kelley is fine and dandy, and sends his regards to all. CAIRO. ILL Cairo, Ill., Special—The summer high school exercises were held at the A. M. E. Church. There were four graduates from the 9th grade and twenty-seven from the 8th. Miss Alberta Fountain received many presents in honor of her excellent work. * * Mrs. Dote Brown, of Bellmont, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. Kelly, in 32d street. * * Mr. B. Kelly is taking his vacation in St. Louis this year. * * A concert will be given June 22, in 26th street hall. * * Mr. C. Mitchell of 14th street, is at home again. * * Miss Emma Graham, of Memphis, is the guest of Miss Cora Runch in 12th street. * * Miss Mollie Hankins is visiting Jackson, Tenn. * * Mrs. A. Cobb is also in Jackson. * * Mrs. Emily Bowers of 428 7th. * * Miss Mary Pate is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Alexander. * * Mrs. Nora Fleenory, of Golonda, is the guest of Miss Edmonia Watkins. * * Mrs. Mattie Scott is the guest of Miss Hannah Howard in Locust street. * * Mrs. Hannah Lackie, of Jackson, is being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lackie, in Locust street. * * Mrs. Ruth E. News, in St. Louis. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. McFadden's cafe and ice cream parlor, 1007 Washington avenue. * * The reception given on the 5th, in honor of Rev. A. J. Herron, at the residence of Rev. N. Ricks, was a swell affair and largely attended. Rev. Herron left on the 6th, to take charge of hits church at Murry, Ky. * * Minnie Gilbert, who has been attending the Summer high school, is going to her home for vacation, to Unil. Ill. * * Mrs. Amanda Kilgore, of Pilgrim's Rest, died last Saturday night. * * Miss Earl Gilbert and family, will leave for a summer vacation, Thursday, at Unil. Ill. * * Mrs. Malinda Gibson, of East St. Louis, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. Nancy Nelson, of Poplar street, this city. * * Mr. Sam Snelling, who has been on the sick list for quite a while, is up and out again, much to the deligat of his friends. * * Miss Ella Wilson, of 2204 Poplar street, is in a painful condition, with the rheumatism, at this writing. * * Miss Ida Snelling, a charming young lady of Humboldt, Tenn., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Snelling, of this city. MOUND CITY NEWS. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Sarah Edwards is on the sick list. ** * Surrillda Porter, of Grand Chain, arrived Saturday, to make her home with Mrs. Eliza Caldwell, her sister. ** * Mrs. Emma Swope, of Henderson, Ky., will remain here several days with her sister, Mrs. A. Rucker. ** * Mrs. Jennie Chester and daughter Lottie, of Jackson, Tenn., who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. Claiborne the past ten days, will leave soon to visit other relatives in Kentucky. ** * Mrs. Ada Ellis, in company with her sisters, Ollie and Jennie Moore and Maggie Ellis, are visiting in Cape Girardean. ** * * W. D. Perkins, of Mounds, ws the guest of Miss Martha Bolen, Sunday. ** * Donzel Reed visited America Sunday. ** * Mrs. Geo. Kelley entertained at dinner Saturday, Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Burton. Mrs. Jennie Chester and daughter. ** * A Charivari party, consisting of the Knights and Daughters of Tabernacle, gave Mr. and Mrs. Moore, (the bride formerly being Mrs. Scroggins), a pleasant surprise, Saturday evening. ** * The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, will occur Sunday, June 21st. ** * The S. M. T. Society initiated the following members Monday evening: Mesdames Carrie Rushing, of Mounds; Bertie Eliot, Willie Alna, Anna Adams, A Devine, Mary Hubard and Alice Henderson. ** * Rev. Shelton, or Cairo, visited Rev. Donaldson on the 5th inst. ** * Rev. Sims filled The Troupers Delight. Robinson Cruso and his company "Friday" never felt the craving for good, stimulating and refreshing beverage as your company will after once tasting the famous "PROGREs8 BRAND" DUESSELDORFER Beer. This pure product stands like a star before the glittering footlights--flinging its heavenly sprays from coast to coast, dotted with the spangles of virtue. Duesseldorfer INDIANAPOLIS BREWING COMPANY. the pulpit at America, Sunday. * * Henry Lindsay is home on a visit to his family. * * Cicero Thompson has been engaged in survey lately. * * The Delmar Social Club gave an entertainment and ball at the new Perkin's Hall at Mounds, on the 8th inst. Their delicious menu was prepared and served by Mrs. Lizzie Glaspy. * * Chas. Smiley has replenished his stock and serves meals at all hours, at the same stand. * * David Skelton died on the 5th, after a lingering illness. Deceased leaves a father and several brothers. * * J. N. Atkins has removed to Chicago. * * Mrs. Nancy Watts occupies the house vacated by him. * * John Dishinger, the city marshal, is in want of a responsible colored man and wife to take charge of the jail. Weekly Budget of Items. Jackson, Miss., Special—The Campbell College commencement was a grand affair. The students acquitted themselves well and deserve the greatest praise. ** * Rev. P. W. Walls, D. D., of Hot Springs, Ark., addressed the Robinson Cruso and his ulating and refreshing beverage GRESS BRAND" DUESSE This pure product heavenly sprays from coast to Sing to it. ' One Good Dues INDIANAPH teachers, scholars and a large congregation, at Campbell College, June 3d, the address was excellent and full of thought. ** * The Smith Robinson's graded public schools commencement went off nicely May 5th. The essays read by the five young ladies of the graduation class was excellent, and thrilled the great audience with joy. The solos and duets were enjoyed by all present. Prof. J. A. Martin, principal, and his faithful teachers, deserve the greatest praise for work well done. * * Rt. Rev. E. Pyre, M. D., D. D., preached the commencement sermon at Campbell College, June 3; the sermon was sublime and was enjoyed by all present. * * Rev. H. C. Dixon, D. D., of Columbus, Miss., preached a magnificent sermon at Campbell College, June 3d, and the speaker moved the great audience at will. * * Rt. Rev. E. Pyre, M. D., D. D., held the Trustees meeting of Campbell College, June 3d. Prof. D. H. Butler, D. D., was re-elected president. * * Rev. W. T. Strong's grand rally was a success at China Grove, and $100 was raised for the benefit of the church. Rev. Strong is beloved by his members. * * Mr. Albert Scott fell dead while at work, May 26th. * * Mr. Moses Skaggs departed this life in the triumph of faith, May 19th. He leaves a wife and three children to morn his lost. Peace to his ashes. Happenings of the Week. Memphis, Tenn., Special.—Memphis has a strong Ministerial Alliance. It is thoroughly organized nd is doing most effectual work. They are Christian gentlemen, and most ardently do they believe in religion in business and business in religion. A community with such a spirit in their leaders, is bound to go up. ** Rev. J. Jay Scott, formerly chaplain in the Spanish-American war, preached at the Congregational Church, Sunday morning, and Avery Chapel at night. Both congregations were well pleased at the stirring sermons he preached. ** Last week was a week of school commencements. Howe Institute lead off with an interesting program and it is acknowledged by all, to be the best in its history, and also one of the most successful years, seventeen graduates. Lemoyne came next with twenty-one graduates. This school always gives a high class entertainment. Prof. Crogman, of Atlanta, delivered the address to the graduates. The Clay St. High school came last, but by no means least, in tone of a high class order. Clay turned out nine graduates this year. Though the weather was bad, a large crowd turned out to witness the exercises. ** The 2nd annual Masonic Carnival promises to be a great occasion in Memphis. Every colored business enterprise should be represented, both in the parade and with a booth, and make a display. Show what the colored business men of Memphis are doing. ** One of the latest additions to the colored business enterprises of Memphis, is the purchase of the A. N. Johnson undertaker's establishment by Scott Wilkinson & Co., two enterprising business men. Memphis welcomes them for their push and thrift, in remodeling and changing old things into new, bespeaks for them success. ** The much talked of "Jim Crow" street car law for Memphis, has been completely ignored by the street car company, and the latest move has been the indict --- HERE IS ANOTHER MINSTRELS AT STAUB'S Richards & Pringle Company E Richards & Pringle, the negro minis, enttained two large audiences at Stanb's yesterday afternoon and night. As an aggregation the persons who make this show are among the best negro talent extent and a number of the indi- vidual performers may be reckoned with the stars of the white firmament. Billy Kersands, who is featured with the star show, is not the same Billy who was inimitable some years since, evi- dently. He failed to elicit the aplause which came to him in the days gone by. However, he filled considerable space on the program and did the best he could, doubtless. untamed Two Large Enclosures at this art, if art it is. Hoop rolling was the occupation and pastime of the early 19th century, but when Everhart took it up it became a fad with specialty people. Everhart is supposed to be the star par excellence of this sort of thing, but Kraton, although of a different color, has the inventor of the thing skinned to death. His performance is something marvelous. He was given call after call last night and those who gave Everhart's performance as a judge or the seasons ago, were free to admit that Kraton was the better delinester of the art. The performance of the Richards & Pingle people, as a whole, was excellent.-Knoxville, Tenn., Journal and Tribune, February 27th, 1903. the feature of the performance was Harry Kraton, the hoop roller. There is a young man of the name of Everhart who four or five years since came into prom- Delight. elt the craving for good, stim- ace tasting the famous "PRO- littering footlights--flinging its s of virtue. Get to it. Big Name" orfer COMPANY. 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"HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MONEY Professionals are respectfully requested to write to Bldg., 134 W. 37th Street, New York, and don't forget that "YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'B' LOOK-5th Season 35 ARTISTS—THE— HOTTEST COON IN Backed by capital, brain and experience. Travelled cars in the world, viz Hazel & Olive carrying all spand band and orchestra will open their season on or aba Can use good musicians and performers at all tizers not wanted. Address all communications EUGENE SPOFFOR Goes Litho, Co., 61st and Clark by "Friday" never felt the craving for gourd company will after once tasting the famous BEER Beer. A star before the glittering footlights-used with the spangles of virtue. Dance to it! Get to it. With One Big Name PRESS BRAND" eldorfe BREWED BY—— BREWING COMPANY FOUR BIG SONG HITS age all through the country! Made so by our colored friend, invited to sing them! "IF TIME WAS MONEY I DOB BE A MILLIONAIRE" "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFRICA!" "HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" "are, respectfully requested to write to the publisher, LE Street, New York, and don't forget that "YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." OK-5th Season-LO ARTISTS—THE—35 ARTISTS BEST COON IN D]XI hospital, brain and experience. Traveling in two of the world, viz Hazel & Olive carrying all special scenery; a estra will open their season on or about August 2. 19 good musicians and performers at all times. Boozers ed. Address all communications GENE SPOFFORD, Gen. Goes Litho. Co., 61st and Clark Streets. FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by our colored friends! Everybody invite to them! "IF TIME WAS MONEY I'D BE MILLIONAIRE" Ivling Jones' famous success. "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFRICA." "RAGE YOU MOTHER, ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" Professionals are respectfully requested to write to the publisher, LEO FEIST, Feist Bldg., 194 W. 37th Street, New York, and don't forget that "YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." 35 ARTISTS—THE—35 ARTISTS HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE CO. Backed by capital, brain and experience. Traveling in two of the finest show cars in the world, viz Hazel & Olive carrying all special scenery; and our superb band and orchestra will open their season on or about August 2, 1908. Can use good musicians and performers at all times. Boozers and disorganizers not wanted. Address all communications EUGENE SPOFFORD, Gen. Mgr Goes Litho. Co., 61st and Clark Streets. AL E. HOLMAN 2882 State Street. CHICAGO. I Watch these columns for the Roste WANTI For BOYD'S BIG WAGON SHOW MINSTRAL, People Walkers, also a few good circus acts can be used such as or any Novelty Acts, also want a good Band of six months orchestra and do one act; will pay good salaries to No. Open about the 17th of June, 1903. All people engaged in "QUEEN DO in Poses Plastique, Serpentine and Fire Dance, 2 gowns each gown, 4 stereoptics over 300 imported alides of foging effects, rain, hail, snow, raining, fire, northern light waters and transformations, which is all produced and used J. TUR CAGO. ILL. Watch these columns for the Roster of the Show. WANTED BIG WAGON SHOW MINSTRAL, People—Singers, Buckets, few good circus acts can be used such as Horizontal Bar- acts, also want a good Band of six mouth pieces those tha- do one act; will pay good salaries to No.1 people. We s- till 17th of June, 1903. All people engaged report the 15th. WM. BOYD, LI 'QUEEN DORA' que, Serpentine and Fire Dance, 2 gowns with over 500 y recepticons over 300 imported alides of foreign designers, a hair, snow, raining fire, northern lights, prismatic rain formations, which is all produced and under soie manage. J. TURNER W the Roster of the Show. UNTED CAL, People—Singers, Buck Dancers, Cake used such as Horizontal Bars and Trapeze, of six mouth pieces those that can double in ties to No.1 people. We sleep in hotels, we engaged report the 15th. WM. BOYD, Lima, Ohio. DORA" face, 2 gowns with over 500 yards of silk in slides of foreign designers, and the follow- sthern lights, prismatic rain bow, rippling duced and under sole management of TURNER WALL Louis, Mo. BAND INSTRUMENTS Watch these columns for the Roster of the Show. For BOYD'S BIG WAGON SHOW MINSTRAL, People-Singers, Buck Dancers, Cake Walkers, also a few good circus acts can be used such as Horizontal Bars and Trapeze, or any Novelty Acts, also want a good Band of six mouth pieces that can double in orchestra and do one act; will pay good salaries to No. 1 people. We sleep in hotels, Open about the 17th of June, 1903. All people engaged report the 15th. WM BOYD, Lima, Ohio. "QUEEN DORA" in Poses Plastique, Serpentine and Fire Dance, 2 gowns with over 500 yards of silk in each gown, 4 stereopticons over 300 imported slides of foreign designers, and the following effects, rain, hail, snow, raining fire, northern lights, prismatic rain bow, rippling waters and transformations, which is all produced and under soie management of J. TURNER WALL Week of June 15th, at Lemps Park, St. Louis, Mo. ment of the street car company by the Shelby county grand jury. The charge of "contempt of court." The case will be fought in the Supreme Court. BAND INSTRUMENTS FREE CATALOGUES of over 200 sen to any address, send your name on pos tal card. News Notes. Slater, Mo., Special., Miss Rosa B. DeBoe, daughter of Rev. W. J. DeBoe, has been appointed teacher in the Slater school. ** * Revs. Dixon and DeBoe, opened a tent meeting June the 8th, in Columbia, Mo., to hold a meeting for Rev. J. Grant. The tent is located at 30 W. Morgan street. The Freeman papers can be found every Saturday at Lou. Washington's restaurant and lunch-room, 5528 Lake avenue, Chicago, Ill.; phone 1154, Isaac Toulbert, News Agent. --- --- --- FREE CATALOGUES of over 200 sent to any address, send your name on postal card. CARLIN & LENNOX, 59 East Market Street, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. FRANK HOLTON HOLTON SPECIAL SLIDE TROMBON and other High Grade Band Instruments. Send for new Catalogue containing valuable advice for musicians and monthly bargain list of second hand instruments. The Freeman, as admitted by all Ne newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals. Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? SPORT Edited By BREAKAWAY. The A. B. U's, the crack colored ball club of Indianapolis, under the management of "Punk" Adams are contemplating an extensive trip through the South and'West. Field day exercises were held at Fort Reno, Okla., May 22d. The band made its debut and furnished splendid music for the occasion. --- B. R. Ward, manager of the Aurora Union base ball club of Indianapolis is desirous of arranging games with leading clubs throughout the country. Address 507 Indiana avenue. --- The proposed fight between Joe Gans and Jimmie Britt, has been declared off on account of weight. Britt insisted on 133 pounds at ringside and Gans wanted it 185. Gans declared he could not get down to 133 pounds and be fit, and he said he was not going to try any costly experiment. Frank H. Hart, at one time the champion long-distance pedestrian of America and the world, is now employed as trainer in the First Regiment Athletic Association, of Chicago. The walls of the Association's headquarters are adorned now by a portrait of Principal Washington through Mr. Harts's pride of race. --- Martin Julian, who used to be manager of doughty Bob Fitzsimmons, may resume that relation. The men are brothers-in-law, and the recent death of Mrs. Fitzsimmons, Julian's sister, has done something towards smoothing over old animosities. Under Julian's management Fitz was very successful. Julian thinks there is still a good fight or two left in Fitz, and he wants Bob to FARM-ORCHARD AND GARDEN. BY J.S.TRIGG. COPYRIGHT, 1903 BY J.S.TRIGG, ROCKFORD, IA. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. A MODEL IRRIGATION SCHEME. At Wichita Falls, Tex., in the dry region where the rain mostly falls in the winter and not during the crop season, there has been carried out to a most successful completion a model irrigation scheme which will raise the value of 10,000 acres of land from $10 to $100 per acre. This plant is of special interest as being one which depends upon flood waters stored in a reservoir for its water supply. A valley three-fourths of a mile in width, through, which winds a little brook ten or twelve feet wide, usually dry during the summer, has had a dam thrown across it from bluff to bluff, and there has been created, with just the flood waters of last winter alone, a lake or reservoir covering 4,000 acres of land with a depth of water of ten to twenty feet, an ample supply to irrigate 10,000 acres of land. The enterprise was done by private citizens of Wichita Falls and cost complete about $225,000. In a modest way it is a most interesting exhibit of the possibilities connected with the irrigation law passed by the last congress providing for the impounding of the waste flood waters of the dry sections of the country. This plant is well worth visiting by any who is interested in the reclamation of dry lands. THESE WANT TO FIND OUT. A party of forty-six representative Germans connected with the agriculture of their country have been making a tour of the United States for the purpose of finding out how it is that this country leads the world in agricultural lines. They will see our herds of registered stock, packing houses, study our dairy and creamery interests, be shown the big wheat fields of the north, the cornfields of the central states and the cotton fields of the south, as well as the great fruit growing sections of the Pacific coast. At some point in the west they will be ceremoniously introduced to his excellency the Poland-China hog, and it is to be hoped that THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. start out again under his management. There is no doubt that Fitz still has the prime essential of a fighter, the punch, and if he decides to go back into the ring he will surely find many supporter. After a long examination by the physicians at the instigation of Sam H. Harris, manager for Terry McGovern, it was announced that the fight between McGovern and Abe Attel was off. The doctors declared that the little pugilist would certainly break down under the strain of training. McGovern is suffering from a severe attack of malaria, and he will have to rest for two months. The doctors have sent him to the mountains. The battle was to have taken place on June 15 before the International Athletic Club, of Buffalo. McGovern's managers have to forsit $1,000 on account of the postponement. Major Delmar: 2:051, has been matched to race Lord Derby for $5,000 a side. George Dixon, long time champion lightweight, is in London, and has announced his retirement from the ring for ever. He has made several fortunes for himself and his trainers, but is now dead broke. --- Joe Walcott, champion welterweight and "Young Peter" Jackson, of Baltimore, have been matched to meet for twenty rounds at catch weights before the Pastime Athletic Club, of Portland, Ore. They will clash on June 18. Jackson recently knocked out Tom Reilly, the San Francisco welterweight champion, in two rounds in the same city and will be backed to give Walcott a good stiff fight. Jackson and Walcott have fought a draw. they may be so favourably impressed with his many good qualities that upon their return home they will recommend that the barriers now in the way of the shipment of American hog products to Germany will be removed. It is almost certain, further, that the party will hit Milwaukee either going or coming. THE ROAD PROBLEM A good roads convention was recently held in one of the western states. It was well attended, and a good many theories were advanced, but beyond commending a thorough drainage of the roadbed nothing practical was brought out. The plain truth is that nothing short of brick paving, macadam or a foot of gravel will ever make a black dirt passable during the spring season in the north and the winter in the south, and this method of treatment will cost from $600 to $2,500 per mile, according to the treatment given. Such a heavy expenditure the people are not yet ready to authorize, and so the whole problem may be said to have settled down to this—get rid of the water, grade up, gravel where possible, and do the hauling when the roads are good, letting the good Lord look after the rural mail carriers and the milk haulers when the roads are bad. A farmer living near the city of San Antonio, Tex., with nothing in sight to justify the outlay, sank a deep well and was most singularly rewarded with an artesian flow of good water sufficient in volume to irrigate 100 acres of land. This well raised the value of his farm from $50 to $500 per acre, and it is all rented out in small pieces to truck growers, who get most extraordinary returns. No one else has been able to strike the flow of water. Cold storage is revolutionizing the methods of handling and distributing the apple crop of this country. Never before has there been so large a quantity of choice apples on the market during March, April and May as this year. The glut and awful waste of fine fruit so common in the past are thus in the future to be largely avoided, and, as with butter, eggs, dressed poultry, game and other products of a perishable nature, the apple crop will be saved, with profit to the grower. The renter of the southern farm lands is quite apt to be a colored man one generation removed from the old slave era, the owner of one mule and a large brood of pickaninnies. He has to mortgage his crop of cotton before it is planted and pay from 20 to 40 per cent for the use of money to live on until his crop is made. He does not seem to know how or lacks the enterprise to grow other crops besides cotton and buys at high prices everything which he needs for the support of himself and family. When he sells his cotton and squares up his debts he rarely has anything left. Pine Bluff, Ark, Special—We spent a portion of Sunday, May 24th, in Little Rock, Ark, at Bethel A. M. E. church with Bishop J. M. Connor. There we gleaned near a thousand dollars for the church and general expenses. Bishop Connor has erected a splendid palatial parsonage for the church that will do credit in ages to come for the Bethel A. M. E. church and the connection. I think Bishop Connor is one of the most athletic and enterprising pastors to-day in the connection. He has done great work in and around the church, and he has the implicit confidence of all the people in the city and State. On last Sabbath he had with him men of high standing of all denominations and all pulling the same way. All the Methodists known to history are in Little Rock, but all are with Connor—all are for Connor, all are about Connor and all want Connor for bishop. Connor is well up on erudition, church polity and in theology; stands at the head of the fabric. He is plain, fordible and powerful as a builder and a preacher, but Connor sees all around him in his work. His moral character stands above reproach. He is comatable and can be approached by any and all. He has the Whitefield and Wesley idea of plain Methodism—a citizen, a neighbor and a commoner, loved by the masses of the people. Watch Connor. If he is raised to the bishopric the writer can see in Connor great possibilities for a college or university or some great undertaking for the church. He is as strong as an ajax, full of fire, eloquence, foresight. He can see danger in a movement a far way off. At times he rises to the sublime in wisdom and expression, and then again he is lamb like and a child can lead him. All Connor wants is to see that you are right and he is right with you—a beautiful lingerist, an apostle of scriptural philosophy, the ideal new Negro—the great result of freedom—a man of the times, hour and minute—his face that of a lion, his expressions priestly-like—his moral and domestic character after the fashion of Isaac and Rebecca, his manners that of a Chesterfield, his customs and habits are studious. His manner is grasping, just pugnacious enough to hang on the winning and successful end. His home is tastefully arranged—large pictures of eminent A. M. E. Negro divines, bishops and scholars. The bookcase in any home is the car-mark and prayer-book of truth as to what kind of a mechanic lives in that home. Connor's stands out prominent as any we know of. Madam Connor is the ideal mistress of the castle—a born Chesterfield—and charming entertainer. Everything is as clean as a new pin any as beautiful as wax dolls. Mr. Editor, we are pleased to be able to grant testimony to a man so wonderfully fit and adapted for such honor as I hope to live to see the grand old A. M. E. church give to him at Chicago. A. M. MIDDLEBROOK, Pastor Collins street Church. Daily through couch service to West Baden and French Lick Springs via Gosport, commencing May 10, 1903 Through couch will leave Indianapolis daily at 4:45 p. m.; arrive at West Baden 8:40 p. m.; French Lick will return through couch will leave French Lick daily at 5:45 p. m.; West Baden, 5:50 a. m.; arrive at Indianapolis 9:45 a. m. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. PEOPLE PRAISE AND TESTIFY That CREAM-O is the best skin beautifier known. 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The Crescent city will send an influential delegation to the Nashville meeting. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, is one of the most interesting and scholarly writers of the race. For several months past he has contributed several articles to the Washington post dealing exclusively with matters affecting the colored people of this country. James Madison Belle, one of the oldest and widest known of colored poets, died at his son's residence at Chicago a few days ago. One of his best known songs was "We'll Rally Round the Flag." He was an Ohioan and 74 years old. The colored teachers of Georgia will receive for their institutes this summer $1,200 from the Peabody fund. A summer school will be held during the month of July in Athens, Ga., for Negro teachers. A considerable portion of the appropriation will be used for this purpose. A colored bootblack in Carthage, Mo., has composed a two-step called "Summer Zephyr." A colored man named W. T. White, of Bonham, Tex., has patented a fishing device which he is endeavoring to place before the anglers of the land. He claims great things for his new invention, and is sending out circulars describing the wonderful catches it is making. At an exhibition, 750 catfish were caught in twenty-four hours and sold, the sales going on while the fishing was in progress, neither proceeding interfering with the other. James B. Towns is a warrant officer on board the United States battleship "Alabama," and has been a sailor since early manhood. He is a native of Georgia and has been all over the world, his itinerary including every clime and place known to the geographer. The Union Benevolent Oil Society No 1 of Henderson, Ky., has just finished paying for a commodious five story building, which cost $4,864. Warner Gilbert is president and Oliver Gardner is secretary of the organization. All of the best farms near Slayden, Tex, are owned and cultivated by colored men. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Two pupils graduate from the Mount Vernon colored high school, James H. Williams principal. Commencement exercises of Eckstein Norton University, near Louisville, Ky., will be held June 13th in that city, Dr. C. H. Parrish, principal. The thirteenth commencement exercises of Mount Meigs Institute, Waugh, Ala., was held May 14th. The many visitors spent a pleasant day visiting the class rooms and the industrial department. The Tuskegee band rendered beautiful music. The annual address was by Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce of Tuskegee. Dr. C. M. Wade of the St. Pythias, Hot Springs, Ark., Sanitarium presented the diplomas. * * * Capt. J. H. Evans and wife, who have been connected with the faculty of Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute for many years, have been assigned to an industrial school in Kalilua, Hawaii. The best wishes of their countrymen of America attend them. A company of Negro business men of New York have recently contributed money for two scholarships at the Tuskegee Institute. Everybody at Wilberforce is reading Prof. DuBois' new book. To the Colored Headwaiters and Second Waiters of the United States THE FREEMAN'S GRAND PRIZES TO THE MOST POPULAR DINING ROOM SUPERVISORS. THE FREEMAN IS THE STAFF OF THE COLORED HOTEL FRATERNITY. WE HAVE DONE YOU GOOD---WE CAN DO YOU MORE. Reasons why the Colored Hotel Men of America should support THE FREEMAN. 1. THE FREEMAN is the largest, most progressive and widely circulated Negro Journal in the world and is entitled to the FINANCIAL as well as moral support of all race—loving Negroes. 2. It represents the BEST brain, the BEST thought and advocates without fear or favor the BEST interests of the race. 3. It is the official organ of the Head and Second Waiters National Benefit Association. 4. 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To the Head or Second Waiter sending us the 4th largest list of yearly subscriberers at $1.00 per year, we will give a year's subscription to THE FREEMAN and THE HOTEL WORLD, also a copy of either GOIN'S "AMERICAN COLORED WAITER" or COZART'S "WAITERS' MANUAL." We will publish the cuts of all the successful contestants in the Hotel Department of THE FREEMAN—Free. Good for 60 Days. Contest Begins April 1st & Closes June 1, 1903 A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL. We will publish each week a full account of the Headwaiters Contesting as well as the number of subscribers each has to his credit. NO FAVORITES—Every man on his merits. Have your men to help you in this friendly contest. Get anybody to subscribe as we do not limit the subscriptions to hotel men. Two six-months subscriptions or four three months subscriptions count for one yearly subscription in this contest. No person except a head or second waiter is allowed to enter this contest and no commission paid for subscriptions. stipend to the school as an encouragement to others to contribute. Bishops James A. Handy, D. D., and W. B. Derrick, D. D., and Professors H. T. Kealing and Wright are among the principal speakers at Morris Brown's commencement exercises in June. All of these men are masters upon the platform and it will be well worth while for the ministry of our church, especially in adjacent States, to visit Georgia this year, and be present at Morris Brown College to enjoy the feast.—Voice of Missions. "Prof. J. W. Hoffman, Ph. D., the expert who has been sent out by the British Cotton Growing Association to experiment in cotton planting in this Colony, and who arrived by the steam ship Akabo last Thursday, is a scientist of international repute. Prof. Hoffman is a native of the West Indies, but went early to the United States, where he studied first at Charleston, S. C., and afterwards passed through Howard University, Washington, D. C., Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, and Albion College, Albion, Mich. He also took special courses at Howard and Cornell Universities. Throughout his course Prof. Hoffman has paid special --- --- 1st Prize ```markdown ``` 3rd Prize ENTER NOW The colored school at Prattville, Ala., now a five months' school, with one teacher, is ambitious to become a nine months' school with several teachers, and a strong effort is being made to raise $3,000 to that end. Rev. J. Johnson and Mr. M. W. Lawson are developing sentiment in favor of an industrial school at Conroe, Tex. and are on the lookout for a competent young man to act as principal. Union Industrial Academy at Texarkana, Ark., is making strenuous efforts to improve its facilities and enlarge its land area. Friends are rallying with subscriptions and it is hoped by the trustees that by the end of this month the institution will be in possession of a forty acre campus. This is Union's second year, and one hundred students, representing four States, have been enrolled. Mr. F. L. Jones is principal of the school. *** An industrial school for colored youth is being projected at San Antonio,'Tex., by Rev. T. S. McMorris. The institution has already under its control fifteen lots, and is conducting an orphanage in connection with the scholastic work. The county of Bexar is giving a regular WATERCOLOUR A BEGIN NOW THE FREEMAN, Geo. L. Knox, Publisher, Indianapolis, Ind. SUNSHINE CHAS. H. STEWART, Manager Circulation attention to the study of agriculture as a science, and has won a distinguished reputation in his line of work. 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Copies of The Freeman can be secured rom H. B. Brooks 1025 John street, Clincington, N. J. HOUSES This is the company that we are organized for the express purpose of supplying the peo ple of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach o all. Try our new Building Association Plan planned in fifty weekly payments. $25.00—Weekly Payments Only 80c. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans Watches and Diamonds, al- wing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual ote. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room 208 Stevenson B'd'lg, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St The Ayres Bulletin PARASOLS UNUSUAL VALUES Yesterday's express brought along a score or more of those pretty Parasols like the one illustrated. In style, quality and beauty no such values have previously been offered. The handles are of selected natural wood, the frames sturdy but light, the silks of high grade and various in color and design. A satin striped chiffon ruff + finishes each parasol. Prices $5.00 and $6.00 each. —Special Display, Green Room Fourth Floor. L.S.AYRES&Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. TO FREEMAN SUBSORIBERS. If The Freeman fails to reach you, please let us know by phone or card. We cannot know unless you tell us. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Bring your news items to The Freeman. Grant Coley of Chicago was here last Sunday. Joe Kiser of New Castle is in the city to reside. Mr. Tom Scott of Chicago is visiting relatives here Rev W. H Taylor of Muncie was in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Burton spent Sunday in Terre Haute Ira M. Jones of Clincinnati, O., was in the city Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Cook have left for French Lick, Ind., to spend the summer. Mrs C. M. Proffitt has gone to Richmond to join her husband and reside. Bring your news items to The Freeman. Phones—2380 new; 7187, black, old. Mr. Steve Buckner of Chicago was in the city this week visiting a sick relative. Anna M. Bridges, sister of Mrs. P. C. Williams, died in Harrodsburg, Ky., recently. Mrs. P. C. Williams, 424 W. 14th street, has returned from an extended trip to Harrodsburg, Ky. Mr. Danel McCaley, 454 W. 14th street, who has been ill with typhoid fever is convalescent. Rev. S B Moore of Rockford, Ill., is in the city attending the Literary Congress and Bishop's reception. Miss Emma Sims of Edinburgh is in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs Mattie Williams, in Olive street. Mrs. C. W. Simmons of Danville, Ill., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Vancleave of Dorman street. Mrs. Hampton of Friendswood, Ind., was in the city Sunday, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George G. Simmons. Mr. and Mrs Lee Smith will celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary June 25th at their home, 823 W 27th street Some of the original members of the famous old Herculean Club contemplate putting on foot a similar organization Mr John Young of this city has brought suit against the Indianapolis Bond Company to regain possession of his home. Hill & Rice attorneys. The Lott-Carey Missionary Society of Mt Zion Baptist church was entertained by Mrs. Rev. Farrel in North West street Thursday. Among the out of town visitors to the commencements this week was Mrs. Christine Blair of St. Louis, Mo., who visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Porter. Rev William Beckham, D. D., secretary of the field department of the Baptist Publishing Association of Nashville, Tenn., was in the city several days this week. Mr H Williams, a young man prominent in business and social affaire of Memphis, Tenn., is the guest of his brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. R J. Person, 608 N. California street. Rev. D. W. Gillesle, D. D., of Jacksonville, Fla., attended the Literary and Historical Congress and the celebration $3.00 FREE To EVERY PERSON sending their Name and Address Write at once enclosing stamp for particulars. Address SCOTT REMEDY CO., P. O. Box 570, Louisville, Ky. M. of the thirtieth anniversary of Bishop Grant's entrance into the ministry. Among the colored business men of Indianapolis Mr. H. L. Sanders certainly deserves commendable mention. He is a dealer in ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings and an extensive manufac turer. In an interview with Mr. Sanders he gave out the following information: "We employ ten people in the establishment, all of them earning living salaries. We have six electrical sewing machines, which are operated by as many colored girls. Beginning with practically nothing we do a business of between $10,000 and $15,000 yearly." The fourteenth anniversary of his business career will be celebrated at his well stocked store, 206 Indiana avenue, June 20th, to which he expects all of his patrons and those who want goods in his line. SHOE SALE Special this Week. Ladies $2.00 and $2.50. Shoes slight Factory damaged. Special..... $1.19 Men's Special $2.00 and $2.50 Shoe values choice. All sizes. $1.69 Best Values of the City Found Here. BERT M HOUCHIN, ( THE GUARANTEE ) Best of treatment to the colored people. Your trade solicited. 318 E. Washington Street Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. T. W. Lott, pastor. The place of worship will be opened at 422 North Senate avenue to morrow Services all day. Communion. A box social will be given at the church Friday evening. June 26. All invited. Jones' Tabernacle. Mrs Georgia Porter's concert, Monday night, was a decided success. The large audience was well pleased with the excellent program. The church will soon be renovated. On the fourth Sunday Rev. Chambers will preach the annual sermon to the Masons. Bishop J. W. Hood, the senior bishop of the connection, will visit the church in July. A Notable Event. The Historical and Literary Congrees convened at Bethel, opening Wednesday night with a lecture by Bishop Tyre, at which time the morning choir furnished music. Thursday night Bishop Turner lectured while Allen Chapel choir rendered music. Friday night was anniversary night. it being the thirteenth anniversary (f Bishop Grant's ministerial life). Bishop Arnett spoke, and night choir furnished music. Many note worthy visitors were present. New Bethel Baptist Church Notes. There will be a lecture given Wednesday night, June 17th, at the church by Mrs R. A. Taylor, the inspired missionary, to interest our people in the uplifting of fallen humanity All are most earnestly requested to attend. No coarges at the door. A collection will be taken up Our rescue mission for the fallen is at 1314 Hall avenue, between Martindale and Columbia avenues Meetings every night except Saturday night. Home Treatment for Cancer. DR. B. F. BYE's Balmy Oils, for cancer is a painless cure. Most cases are treated at home without the service of a physician. Send for book telling what wonderful things are being done by simply appointing with oils. Gives instant relief from pain, destroys the cancer microbes and restores the tumor to heal. Helps ulcers, tumors, ulcers, ulcers and malign diseases cured in the last three years. If not afflicted, cut this cut and send it to some suffering one. Address DR. B. F. BYE, P. O. Box 246, Indianapolis, Ind. BUSINESS INTERESTS. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Ed O'Bannon will exterminate roaches, red ants and bed bugs or no pay. Work guaranteed. Call or address. 312 Indiana avenue. SEWING SCHOOL — We give you a ladies' tailor system and teach you to cut and make every garment worn by women and children. Mattie Green, 1211 Lewis street. Troussers $5.00 up; suits, $20.00 up. Charles A. Parker & Co., $4½ N. Pennsylvania street, room 20 — The Tailors We solicit your patronage. Charles A. Parker, formerly with A. J. Treat & Son. Cleaning, dying and repairing a specialty. New phone 2885. Indianapolis. Ind. The class of wares offered this week by Bert M Honchin, 818 E. Washington street, are astoundig the public from the standpoint of unheard of slashes in the prices. To appreciate the wonderful bargains offered at this popular store it is necessary to pay it a visit and thereby save yourself nearly fifty per cent on all purchases. HOT SPRINGS NEWS. Hot Springs, Ark, Special.—Wonder what will be next? The Jim Crow street car law went into effect in Hot Springs, June 2d. There are only a very few colored people riding on the street cars since the Jim Crow law has been in effect. The street car company is very much effected on account of the heavy loss of colored patronage, because the colored people ride more than the white here. Quite a number of colored people that used to ride to and from Best of treatment to the colored people Your trade solicited. 318 E. Washington Street BICYCLES AND REPAIRING Great Sale of Second-Hand Wheels. Telephone Black 7186. ROBT. R. BARON 329 Indiana Avenue "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" HELP HIM TO And HE WILL employ more young men H. L. San who started peddling Jackets and Aprons in order to open a store will have his Fourteenth Anniv June 20 His store is now located at 206 Indiana invitation to every one that date to inspect ery and note his progress. His prizes can' Don't Forget the Date H. L. SANI by more young men San ockets and Aprons in will have his n Anniv June 20th ated at 206 Indiana that date to inspect s. His prices can't the Date SANI HELP HIM TO GROW H.L.Sanders who started peddling Jackets and Aprons in five-cent basket in 1889 in order to open a store will have his Fourteenth Anniversary Sale June 20th His store is now located at 206 Indiana Avenue. He extends an invitation to every one that date to inspect his stock, see his machinery and note his progress. His prices can't be beat. Don't Forget the Date, June 20th their work are walking now and say they enjoy walking to work better than riding because they feel more refreshed after a nice early walk. Don't forget that King's Rag-Time Opera Company shows at Whittington Park every Sunday and Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Pay our agent for The Freeman. Plateau Company No. 2, Uniform Bank K. of P, will give a swell entertainment on the night of June 18th at Odd Fellows' Auditorium. You are requested to come and enjoy yourself that night. To Indianapolis, and return via Big Four Route Uniformed Foresters Modern Woodmen of America. Tickets to Indianapolis, Ind., and return will be on sale June 14 and 15, 1903, from all "Big Four" points and points on Cincinnati Northern R. R. and D. & U. R. R., at half rates. Tickets will be good going on date of sale, and good for return to and including June 28, 1903, and only when executed by joint agent, for which no fee will be required. By depositing ticket with joint agent at Indianapolis not later than June 20, 1903, and payment of 50 cents fee, an extension of return limit to leave Indianapolis to and including July 25, 1903, may be obtained. ```markdown ``` Half Rates. TO GROW ung men and women of the race. anders Aprons in five-cent basket in 1889 in anniversary Sale 20th 6 Indiana Avenue. He extends an o inspect his stock, see his machin- oes can't be beat. Date, June 20th NDERS SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY STRAW & PANAMA HATS CLEANED HAND THE HATTER 21 Virginia Avenue. The Freeman can be purchased in Memphis, Tenn., from Allen Spencer 155 DeSoto steeet, who is an authorized agent of The Freeman. VICTOR Talking MACHINES and EDISON PHONOGRAPHS . We are now selling these wonderful entertainers on small WEEKLY or MONTHLY payments range from $10.00 to $75.00. Write or call for ill ustrated catalogue of machines and latest list of music. INDIANA TALKING MACHINE 60. 48 N. Pennsylvania St. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. D. P. Stirk & Co. 208 N East St. INDIANAPOLIS, IN We make a specialty of Artisans, Brushes, Shoe Extensions and Crutches. Trusses made and adjusted in all bad cases. Lady attendance Discount to physicians guaranteed. Send for curtains. Flanner & Buchanan. FUNERAL DIRECTORS 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES All Wheels Guaranteed Why Are We It Why We Are It? $15--Standard Make--$15 Because we always have something better at a lower price then our would-be competitor. We are at all times in a position to save you money. Our illustrated Bargain sheet for 1908 gives full particulars of our 1908 line of Bicycle and Tires sent free by mail to any address, be sure and get this sheet before you purchase. We do all kinds of Repairing. THE GUARANTEE TIRE & BICYCLE COMPANY, 208 and 210 S. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. We give rebate checks on all cash purchases. Don't fail to ask for them. Save them they are valuable to you. We have the goods, and sell them at the lowest prices in the city. It is our earnest endeavor to please everybody. NOTICE A FEW OF OUR PRICES: Peruna ..... 60 Hoyt's Poison Blood Cure 35c and ..... 59 Kilimers Swamp Root 35c and ..... 67 Palmer's Success Remedies, each ..... 16 Miles $1 Remedies ..... 75 Petrolina, pomade, the only genuine. 25c per lb Miles 25c Remedies ..... 19 S. S. S. 68c and ..... $1.25 The above are only a few, we have hundreds of others. PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana Avenue Old Phone Red 5781 New Phone 4135 ALWAYS RELIABLE. Bargains in FloorCoverings We will close out all our odds and ends in Brussell and Ingrain Carpets from 5c a piece up. GO CARTS. Best line in the city to select from: Large Go Cart at ... $1.98 $3.50 Go Cart ... $3.98 $10.00 Go Cart upholstered and with parasol at ... $5.50 IRON BEDS. Largest line in the city including all the latest colors: Iron Beds (full size) at ... $1.60 $5 50 Beds for ... $3.75 $10 00 Beds for ... $7.50 RE The Gurr thom all Ice Boxes Refrigerat 100 lb Refr GASOLINE We sell which one 2-burner B 2-burner G Large 3-bu CARTS. The city to select from. at ... $1.98 holstered and ... $2.98 $5.50 REFRIGER The Gurnees are the them in all sizes. 100 lb Refrigerators at ... 100 lb Refrigerators at ... 100 lb Refrigerators at N BEDS. The city including all size) at ... $1.69 $3.75 $7.50 GASOLINE STOV. We sell the best on which are the best on 2-burner Gas Stov 2-burner Gas Stov Large 3-burner Detroit REFRIGERATORS. The Gurneys are the best. We have them in all sizes. Ice Boxes at... $4.15 Refrigerators at... $6.50 100 lb Refrigerators at... $12.50 GASOLINE STOVES & RANGES We sell the Detroit Vapor Stoves which are the best on the market. 2-burner Refrigerator at... $5.50 2-burner Gasoline Stove at... $2.08 Large 3-burner Detroit range... $18.00 F. H RUPERT. 123 125 W. Wash. St. Member Merchant's Association In purchasing mention The Free Member Merchant's Association. In purchasing mention The Freeman ad. Nat's Association. n The Freeman ad. The Man in the Hat PRESIDENT THE HAT MAN Sets the pace makes the price and keeps the place. The most attractive Hat Store in Indianapolis. Best $2 and $3 Hat on Earth BUY YOUR NEXT HAT OF P. J. KELLEHER "THE HAT MAN" The New Hat Store Opposite Claypool Hotel. 111 West Washington Street ULE TO DRINK . BEER Brewing Co., COLIS, IND. TZGER & CO. ONE 407 POPULAR PRICES BUY $1, $1 50, $2, $2.50, $3, $4, $5 Hats P. R. PRICES 2, $2.50, $3, $4, 5 Hats BUY YOUR NEW P. J. KE "THE HAT MADE HATS. DATE STYLES. The New Hat Shop 111 West Wash MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK B. C. BE American Brewing INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J. METZGER TELEFHONE 407 A. B. C. BEER Copies of The Freeman can be found every Saturday at J. E Nelm's bar and lunch room in Hart's block, Eufaula, Ala. Price five cents a copy. --- 100. ROPICON 74