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Special Announcement. $1.00--- During the month of JULY The FREEMAN will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada ONE YEAR for.--$1.00 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 26. WASHINGTON NEWS WHICH GIVES TO THE FREEHAN'S MANY READERS NEWS OF INTEREST CONCERNING THE COLORED RACE IN GENERAL What Is At The Bottom and Men of Mark-Those to Whom Great Credit is Due. Washington, D. C., June 21, 1903. The commencements are all over, and the graduates have taken their places in the busy world, to make a future or to add to the ranks of those who started fair in promise, but dead sea fruit in realization. Metropolitan Church proved inadequate, as your correspondent foreshadowed, and the events which usually stand out in red-letter relief against the history of the year, were shrouded in the gloom of apology and complaint. The crush at the closing exercises of both the M street High school and the Armstrong Manual Training School was lessened only by the fact that hundreds remained away, rather than make a "foot ball rush" to get inside of the structure, only to spend an uncomfortable evening. Perhaps the new hall of the True Reformers will offer an escape valve for the situation next year. At least, let us hope so. There is no relief to be expected from the prejudice-begripped policy of the managers of the Lafayette Square, National, Academy or Columbia theaters. The Negro, in this matter, had might as well make up his mind to provide a place for himself, if he would scintillate advantageously on commencement day. The feature, of course, of the commencement exercises of the M Street high school, was the address of Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, director of the Academic Department of the Tuskegee Institute. It was a pleasing departure from the stilted oratorical efforts that in other days have been regarded as the "proper thing." It dealt in enough of the classic to take rank as the production of a scholar, but in its essential principle, it offered practical suggestions of a definite and helpful nature, to the young men and women who are about to face conditions of a difficult and peculiar complexion. He stated that there was no call for Negroes to make a profession of uplifting the race. It is to be done by the quality of individual effort. Excellence is the prime necessity, whether it be in the management of a school-room, a church, machine shop or truck farm. The race must study its limitations and plan scientifically to overcome them. Excessive rents, lack of desirable houses for Negro tenants, the scarcity of payings occupations outside of the government departments and, schools, and the embarrassing discriminations in public accommodation were all frankly treated, and pointed out as present obstacles, yet which would stand as a door of opportunity to those who would oppose them by building up houses from Negro capital and developing Negro enterprises wherein prejudice could have no abiding place. It is this kind of talk that our leaders should present to the young people, so that when they go forth to battle with the world's meannesses, they will do with eyes wide open, and a philosophy so firmly buckled on, that no rebuffs can bring discourage. Mr. Bruce is to be congratulated upon his same and unusually well-timed address in a city that so greatly needs plainly put advice. *** The postal scandals still occupy a prominent place in the public eye. Gradually the rascals are being found out, and forthwith turned out. The charges of malfeasance preferred out. ex-Cashier Tulloch, have been sustained at every material point, and the first attitude of indifference assumed by Postmaster-General Payne, has been turned to one of activity in probing the situation to the bottom. Whatever the developments, nothing but credit can rebound to the administration of President Roosevelt, whose dictum "Let no guilty man escape," has given the investigation virility and thoroughness. The earnest work of First Assistant Postmaster-General Wynne and Fourth Assistant Bristow in this connection, is worthy of the highest praise and of actual reward in the future. The exe- cution of our official trusts should be free from the suspicion of impurity, from President down. Dr. James G. Clayton, for a number of years connected with the United States Pension office, is dead, after an illness of startling brevity. His career, though but a young man, had been noteworthy. A native of Ohio, a teacher in Tennessee, appointed to the federal service through competitive examination, finished a course in medicine at Howard University, and at the time of his untimely taking off, was manager of the National Colored Teachers' Bureau, an active member of the Orpheus Glee Club, and secretary and treasurer of the Colored American Newspaper Company. Dr. Clayton was a writer of some fugitive paragraphs, touching current events, treating them in serio-comic fashion, rarely allowing his humorous bouts to pierce the most sensitive natures, even when drawing pen-caricatures on delicate subjects. His "Fact-Fancy-Fiction" and "Men on the Monument," both conducted in The Colored American, were notable samples of his literary style. Dr. Clayton will be missed from The Colored American staff, and from the numerous activities that knew his genial presence and valued labors. We beg to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to attend the wedding ceremony of Bishop Alexander Walters and Mrs. Lelia Brown, which was solemnized on june 30th, at Jacob Street Tabernacle, Louisville, Ky., Bishop G. W. Clinton, officiating, Bishop Walters is one of the race's most sagacious leaders, a churchman of the purest type, and a loyal supporter of worthy young men and women. The writer is proud to claim the Bishop as a life-long guide, counsellor and friend, and wishes him much happiness and an enlarged sphere of usefulness by reason of the new domestic relations he is about to assume. No colored men are mixed up in the postal frauds. Recorder Dancy delivered an eloquent address at Harmony Cemetery on Memorial Day. Rev. Richard Wells, the foremost critic of Rev. John Jasper's theory that "de sun do move," is dead at Richmond, Va. "Dr." George H. Richardson has not ventured on the literary platform since he was so roundly hissed a short time ago at the Second Baptist Lyceum, for misrepresenting Booker T. Washington. J. Vance Lewis, of Houston, Texas, lectured at the Shiloh Baptist Church last week, and declared that the South was the best place for the Negro. It is our opinion that he correctly sized up the situation. Several new colored faces are due to appear in the Department of Commerce and Labor, July 1st. Thomas W. Allen, of Chicago, has already been assigned. Secretary Cortelyou is a business man pure and simple, and has no time for color prejudice. Recent weddings of notable society people: Prof. Lewis B. Moore, dean of Teacher's College, Howard University, and Miss Lavinia Elizabeth Waring, of the public schools; Mr. E. H. Hunter, of the Patent Office, and Miss Jeunie Spears, principal of Mott school. Col. Perry H. Carson, president of the Blaine Invincibles, is off to Mexico for his health. He stopped over at New York to see his old friend, Gen. Clarkson, and had a colored man landed in a federal job, as a diversion, just to keep his hand in. The Invincibles gave Col. Carson a handsome purse for his expenses during the trip to the land of Diaz and the Montezumas. Special Commissioner T. Thomas Fortune, was in the city a few days ago, to arrange for the presentation of his report on conditions in the Philippine Islands. It will contain about 80,000 words and will require four weeks of hard work to get it into shape. Mr. Fortune thinks the islands an ideal place for enterprising Negroes, and it is given out unofficially that he suggests that the government would do well to encourage the Negroes to migrate thither by appointing Dr. Booker T. Washington as governor of the colonies. Dr. Booker T. Washington was in the city last week to consult President Roosevelt as to the matter of accepting the offer of Lord Grey, of the British South African Company, who desires Washington to visit South Africa and make a study of racial conditions in British territory, and make recommendations to that government his plans for the betterment of the industrial, educational and moral status of the people. Because of his inability to BURN HIM WILL GIVE YOU JUSTICE MOB MOB MOB THE FREEMAN AYWOOD 3 leave his work at Tuskegee so long as this task would require. Dr. Washington has been advised to decline the proposition of Lord Grey, and he has wired the Briton his answer in t he negative. Cupid's Dart Atlanta, Ga., special: The marriage of Miss Adda Lee, the accomplished daughter of Mr. L. L. Lee, one of Georgia's most prominent citizens, to Mr. W. H. Jackson, at the elegant home of the bride's father, on Fraser street, last Wednesday night, June 24, was one of the most brilliant weddings ever celebrated in our State. Piles of handsome presents from all sections of the country, as well as from home, attested the universal popularity of the contracting parties and the high esteem in which they are held. Festooned amid a sea of flowers of costliest variety, an abundance of palms, the accomplished bride approached the impromptu altar where the marriage was most beautiful solemnized by Dr. J. S. Flipper. After a most elaborate wedding supper, the hundreds of attending friends were assured of welcome at the future home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson at 114 Rockwell street. The bridal party were Misses Birdie Thomas, Lillie Barnes, Bessie Pitts and Messrs. Percy nAthony and J. H. Bell. The flower attendants were little Earnestine Bell, Annie Hill and George M. Howell, Jr. Along the Board Walk. Atlantic City, N. J., special; Several friends gathered at the Robinson cottage, on N. New York street, on the 22d ult, (June 22), to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Miss Blanche Miller and Mr. Thomas Miller. Among the party were Miss Nannie Jackson, of Bryn Mawr, Pa.; Miss Phyllis Jenkins, of Philadelphia; Miss E. Perkins, Miss Wallace, Mrs. Boyer, Messrs Geo Butts, Thos. Hammond, Wiley Wade and Chris Lancaster. A delightful evening was spent. * * At 138 Bay St., on the 21st, Mr. John Mitchell, of Union university, of Richmond, Va. and WHY NOT SPARE THAT TREE? GIVE "JUSTICE" TO ITS FOREMOT BOUGH. IN YOUTH IT SHELTERED "THEE"; WHY NOT "PROTECT" IT NOW? Miss Josephine Parker were quietly married by Rev. E. Jenkins, on Arctic avenue, Miss Ida V. Jenkins, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Sallie Potter and Mrs. Nannie F. Snowden, of Baltimore, Md.; E. P. Harris, J. H. Palmer, Whittington D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Williams, New York; Chris J. Perry, Philadelphia. * Dr. E. B. Terry has been called to his home in Pottsville and Reading, Pa., by the illness of his mother and grandmother. * Miss Willie A. Chambliss, of Petersburg, Va., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rev. L. E. Jones. * * A beautiful wedding ceremony, which made the hearts of Miss Annie Cunningham, of New York, and Mr. Andrew Dumpsey, of Chicago, to beat as one, was performed by Rev. L. E. Jones, at his personage, 1929 Arctic, on Tuesday evening, June 25. The couple will spend their honeymoon in the Queen-City-by-the-Sea, and in a few weeks will leave for New York to reside. * * Madame E. Azalia Hackley, of Detroit, Mich., and of the Boston Conservatory, will render some of her finest selections on the 7th of July, at Fitzgerald's Auditorium, in an entertainment under the auspices of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. * * Rev. L. E. Jones visited the parents of his wife in Petersburg, Va., on the 26 ult. * * A jolly party of young men went fishing in Absecon lake, and were quite successful. The party rowed ten miles. Mrs. Nicholson prepared lunch on their return. * * Mrs. Dr. Fayerman read an interesting paper before the Second Baptist Church on the 24th. Subject, "Home Training." Interesting Items. Hot Springs, Ark., special: Mr. Henry Green, who is well known in this city, left last Saturday for Spokane Wash, with a Mr. Cain, a rich white gentleman, whom he has been nursing for the past six weeks. We wish him success. * * Mrs. Eliza Ferguson died last week. * * Don't forget to attend the Fourth of July entertainment at the Auditorium, the night of the 4th. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY--SIX MONTHS, 850.; ONE YEAR, $1.50 A good time is guaranteed to all who attend. * * Mr. Andrew Ellis (Capt. Ellis) left last week for his home, Chicago, Ill. * * Subscribe for The Freeman, a popular journal. H. F. Foster, reporter and agent. Weekly Budget of News Jeffersonville, Ind. The pantomine given at Bethel A. M. E. Church, June 24, was a grand affair. It was under the management of the ladies of the Grand Chapter, which was in session here. A number of delegates participated. Miss Nellie Gray, general manager. The program was as follows: Choir, "Star Spangled Banner." Invocation, Rev. J. L. Craven; Choir, "My Faith Looks up to Thee," Solo, F. G. Blake, Terre Haute; Recitation, Miss Bell Smyth, Charleston; Solo, Miss Mary Lee; Ins. solo, Miss Bertha Young, F. Wayne; Solo, Miss Wayne Russel, Wabash; Quartette, Misses Mary Tobyman, Grace VanMeter, Messrs. Bert Lasley and Clarence Spears; Essay, "Friendship," Miss Bell Jones, Brazil; Solo, Prof. W. F. Anderson; Choir, "The Farmer's Horse." Reception. A large number of delegates attended. * * Mrs. Sarah Blakemore, 85 years old, died at her home on Watt street, June 25th. * * Mr. and Mrs. James Hollaway celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary, July 3d. Muncie, Ind., special: The first Sunday in August is set apart for the last grand rally at the A. M. E. Church, before conference. Several clubs are at work, and expect to raise large sums. * The Eagle band went to Ft. Wayne, Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mr. Hall. Quite a number attended from here. * * Mr. and Mrs. Nora Curtis visited the former's parents at Ft. Wayne, Sunday. * * A number of persons visited Shelbyville, Sunday. Miss C. Curtis and Mary White were among the number. * * Miss Venner Robbins is at home from Columbus, O., where she has been studying music. Miss Lillian Ross, of Columbus, is the guest of Miss Robbins. * * Mr. McDonald, of Montgomery, Ala., has returned home. CITY OF SCHOOLS OUR EVER WATCHFUL CORRESPONDENT GATHERS A BUDGET OF INSTRUCTIVE ITEMS. IMPROVEMENT AND ADVANCEMENT In This Great Institution Continue to be the Prominent Features of To-Day-Personal Items. Tuskegee, Ala., Special—The Anagarika H. Dharmapala, a Buddh missionary of international fame, visited the school last week, and during his two day's inspection of the various departments, delivered a most instructive address to the teachers and student-body on the condition of the natives in India, of which country he is a citizen. He describes the people in that British dependency, to be in a state of ignorance and industrial helplessness, and the purpose of his visit to America is to study the industrial methods employed here, with a view of introducing schools for mechanical training in his own land. While a strict religionist, he wishes to supplant a surplus of religious observance with a goodly measure of mental and hand knowledge—he desires fewer gods and more intelligent industry as a means of uplifting ground under the taxation and oppressive regulations of the British landlords. The Anganarika is a gentleman of most engaging manners, a self-made man, though giving evidence of wide learning and broad culture, and his presence in Tuskegee was a pleasure and an inspiration. He was the Buddhist representative at the Chicago World's Parliament of Religions in 1893, is general secretary of the Maha-Bodhi Society, and editor of the Maha-Bodhi Journal. His headquarters are at Calcutta, India, or Colombo, Ceylon. The distinguished visitor went to Washington from here, where he consulted with President Roosevelt, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Commissioners Wright and Harris, of the Bureau of Labor and Education, respectively, and a number of well-informed colored men of the national capital. ** The building trades are having all the work they can do this summer. The boy's bath house has just been completed, and it is expected that the new administration building will be ready for occupancy in August. Work is being pushed on the girl's dormitory, which is now under roof, and the walls of the large structure for the Academic Department have reached the second story. The Emery dormitory has been commenced, and will be in condition for use before the close of the season. Alabama Hall is being remodelled inside, and will afford splendid quarters for the entertainment for ladid teachers and visitors in the future. The old buildings formerly occupied by the carpenter shop and saw mill, at the upper end of the grounds, are being torn down to make place for the new railroad station. These and many other improvements of a minor character will add greatly to the beauty and convenience of our institute, and materially increase its productiveness in every way. * * The summer school for teachers has opened with a most gratifying attendance. Although it is the first year of this useful adjunct to the regular system on instruction here, the results have more than realized the expectations of the school. There is no question that the summer school will be a permanent feature of the institute's extension work, and it will accomplish great good among the teachers of the South, who cannot travel long distances for the training that will be given by the fine talent embraced in the faculty especially provided. Miss Lucy E. Moten, principal of the Normal school No. 2, of Washington, D. C., is already on the ground, and her lectures on class room methods, will be of the highest value. Among others who will assist during the term are Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. L. B. Moore and Miss Sara Brown, all of Washington, D. C.; Prof. Albert L. H. Bailey, State Superintendent I. W. Hill, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Rabbi Levy, Prof. W. E. B. DuBois and many of the local staff. Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce will be conductor of the courses, assisted by Mr. J. Frank Armstrong, who has taken care of the correspondence with signal ability. The summer school starts off with CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE. Mary Catherine Miss Menard cured after doctors failed to help her. "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured me after doctors had failed, and I want other girls to know about it. During menstruation I suffered most intense pain low in the abdomen and in my limbs. At other times I had a heavy, depressed feeling which made my work seem twice as hard, and I grew pale and thin. The medicine the doctor gave me did not do me one bit of good, and I was thoroughly discouraged. The doctor wanted me to stop work, but, of course, I could not do that. I finally began to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and felt better after taking the first bottle, and after taking six bottles I was entirely cured, and am now in perfect health, and I am so grateful for it." —MISS GEORGIE MENARD, 537 E. 152nd St., New York City. $5000 forfeit if original of above letter proving genuineness cannot be produced. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ills when all other means have failed. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES The Bennet College has recently conferred the degree of D. D. upon Rev. Q. I. Witlow, the princely pastor of the Augusta Street M. E. church. A Mr. Taylor, after seven years of study at the Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., graduated with this year's class. He will take a chair in Mathematics at the Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. --- The writer had the pleasure of being present at the closing exercises of the St. Paul Graded School of Bermuda, La., on the 13th. The exercises were indeed of high order, and showed that thorough preparation had been made. About sixty pupils recited appropriate declarations to the gratification of a crowded house. The welcome address, delivered by the principal, Prof. James Applesess, was a masterpiece of composition. J. W. T. Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. One dollar! One dollar! Good only during the month of July. Low Rates To Denver, Col., and return via Big Four Route Account United Society Christen Endeavor. Tickets to Denver, Col., and return will be on sale July 6, 7 and 18, 1993, from "Big Four" points and points on Cincinnati Northern R. R., and D. & U. R. R., at very low Rates. Tickets will be good for return leaving destination on date of execution by Joint Agent at Denver but unable to date of sale, nor latter than August 31, 1903. For full information and particulars as to rates, tickets. Limits, call on Agents "Big Four Route," or address the undersigned. 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It is not the best hair conditioner to produce an equal to its. Full coverage with every bottle. Only 50 cents. Sold by druggists and for $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. See me mention name of this address or order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. AN UP-TO-DATE CHRISTMAS STORY; BUILT UPON THE ROCK OF FACT. By Augustus M. Hodges (B. Square) Author of "Fred Jackson Vow," "Maid and Mistress," "Twas Not To Be," "A Step Mother's·Story," "What Happened to Scott." Etc. [Continued from June 13, 1903.] CHAPTER XIV. HER ATONEMENT. will never buy me," she said in a stage whisper. "Oh!" said the old man, as he took up his check and money, and started to depart. "I will see you again when you are either either or in hard luck." Six months later a man called upon Ella at her home; he was Captain Seaburgh's lawyer; he informed her that Capt. Seaburgh was dead—had been run over by a trolley car, that a roll of bills, minus his commission, were hers. The total sum was over nine thousand dollars in cold cash or at least bills (greenbacks and brown backs of small denomination of twenty and fifty dollar bills) . The lawyer was gone—the money was there. "I will make this a 'conscience fund' and build a home and mission for needy colored people and name it after my husband, 'Jerry Stratton,'" she said to herself. In the section of Brooklyn, locally known as "New Brooklyn" is a subsection that, fifty years ago, was owned by Negroes and known as "Weeksville." At the time of the date of our story there were more colored people in this section than any part of the late "City of Churches." The bad and worthy poor colored people, as well as the good and well-to-do, resided in this section; "Chicago Row," who in "Greater New York" has not heard of the infamous and immoral "Chicago Row?" "Chicago Row" has a history; it was not always "Chicago Row." About twenty-five years before our opening a German bought a half "block" (or square) of lots, upon which he built a row of houses, which he rented to white people. The house above was also owned by a German, who rented it to a Negro woman of questionable bearings. One by one the white people moved away, and one by one their places were filled by the lowest Negroes in Greater New York. Chicago Row soon became the home of the lowest Negroes in the section, who were inter-larded with poor respectable colored people, who took the advantage of the cheap rent. The "Row" spread all over the south side of the block (or square) and then across the street, until the whole block (or square) was composed of Negroes. The vacant lots fell in value. When Ella tried to buy two lots of fifty feet frontage they were sold to her for a song. She built a mission and home for colored people which she called "The Jerry Stratton Mission and Home for Aged Colored People." In the chapel there was a memorial tablet dedicated to the late Jerry Stratton and a life-size crayon picture of him behind the altar. It was the night before Christmas ten years after the date of our opening chapter. The worthy colored poor had been told to call at the mission that night when they would receive a well-filled basket containing all the parts of a Greater New York Christmas dinner, and hundreds took advantage of the opportunity. Their donor's heart was made glad, and the "good white lady," as the community called the reformed Ella received their blessings. During the winter months she gave each day portions of food and fuel to the worthy colored poor, and, as it is often hard to distinguish between the just and the unjust, the good and the bad or the worthy and the unworthy, many a good-for-nothing Chicago Row loafer lived in clover for years. During the week she had kindergarten for the little children, where she taught them to sew and make themselves useful, clean and neat. At night she had prayer meetings and lectures. She greatly improved the condition of the worthy poor and had some redeeming influence over the lower class of Negroes. She still remained a mystery to the colored people in general, and the community and city in particular. She was only known as "Miss Ella," and all the children (and some of the aged inmates of the home) declared that she had no other name than that of "Miss Ella." There were two newspaper men—one black, the other white—who resolved to solve the mystery of "Miss Ella's" past life. To one—the colored man—it was promotion to the staff of his paper; to the other it was cold cash. They searched the records and found out that the property was duly recorded and the trustees of the institution were some of the leading citizens of Brooklyn. The record also stated that the founder was a "Miss Ella Hope." The colored reporter got the inside track, drew largely upon his imagination (as all Greater New York newspaper men—the author excepted—do) and wrote for the Brooklyn Eagle the following: A NOBLE CHARITY. "The Jerry Stratton Mission and Home for Aged Colored People, situated on Atlantic avenue, near Troy avenue, in the section of Brooklyn where the most needy'(and can'c or compells us to say) most depraved colored people re- sided, is a worthy and lasting monument to a noble and benevolent Christian lady, who has the good work under her careful eye, in the person of Miss Ella Hope. The estate has a frontage on Atlantic avenue of three hundred feet and runs back two hundred feet, upon which are several buildings, the largest being the Old Folks Home, which is five stories high and built in the form of a Greek cross, at a cost of several thousand dollars. Here all worthy aged colored homeless or poor people can find an asylum the rest of their reclining years. Miss Ella Hope comes from old Abolitionic stock. Her grandfather, General Seth Hope, being one of the Quaker plonsers of Brattleboro, Vt., where Miss Hope was born fifty-five years ago. Her father was a personal friend of the great Abolitionist, John Brown, and was with him at Harper's Ferry. When the reporter called yesterday he was shown all over the several buildings by Miss Hope, whose pious face, snow-white locks, kindly, beaming eyes and friendly hand convinced him that this warm-hearted lady was the right person in the right place. At present the institution is in need of a little outside help, and philanthropic people in general and friends of the colored people in partionlar would do well to send Miss Hope a check so the good work she has started may continue." Ella did not see the article, and was greatly surprised when she received several goodly checks for the institution. In looking over his exchanges the Sunday editor of "The New York Sensation" saw the article in the "Eagle," (To Be Continued.) Subscribe now. The Freeman. One year, one dollar. LITERARY SOCIETY. Logansport, Ind., Special.—The meeting of Wayman's Literary society last evening was characterized by the rendering of an excellent program which was participated in by several of the local stars. The music for the occasion was furnished by the orchestra of the Ninth street Christian church. Miss Nellie R. Kuhn, the eloquentist and reader, rendered several selections which were greeted with abundant applause. Miss Grace Kistler also pleased the audience greatly by the singing of "The Holy City," which was rendered in a very artistic manner. Albert Allen, the talented custodian of the Panhandle offices, gave a reading of his own composition, while Mrs. George Akers and Mrs. George King came in for well merited applause. Following the completion of the program, the participants from the other churches were conducted to the chapel where refreshments were served. The president has already a fine program arranged for the meeting next Monday night. News Gathered. Wallace, Idaho, Special. — Miss A-Booker is visiting in Seattle and Spokane for a month. Mrs. P. M. Vaughner and daughter of Spokane will visit her mother, Mrs. Retta Blue, here. The Brown & Curtte Co. will give one performance in Wallace soon. Watch and see who they are. James Brown has purchased several shares in the Wilgera Oil and Gas Co. of Columbus, O. Mrs. Jennie Smith of Wardner received a sample copy of The Freeman last week. The agent expects to have her autograph on his list for one year. Prof. Robert Langhorne of Saltsee, Mont., with his "Baby Band" will supply music on the 4th of July. The professor was highly complimented for classical music rendered during the President's visit at Wallace. Mrs. Sam Jones received a valuable letter from the Wilgera Oil and Gas Co. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. Personal and News Notes. Hot Springs, Ark., Special.-Rev. P. W. Walls went to Wilberforce, O., to attend an educational convention. Last Lunday was blue Sunday in our city for the first time in the history of our city. All saloons and business places were closed. Prof. W. H. Council, the great educator of Alabama, is taking treatment at Dr. Wade's sanitarium and is fast improving. Dr. S. A. Levels, our distinguished chiropodist, is building a block of rental flats on Gulpha street. Two of our distinguished colored professional men, Lawyer Page and Dr. J. W. Curtis, engaged in a bloody duel of abuse over a young lady. Rev. Sherrell has gone to visit his father in Tennessee. Our city will soon boast of a well regulated race track. Since the separate street car law has gone into effect the Negroes have ceased to ride. Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. One dollar! One dollar! Good only during the month of July. Mineola, Tex., Special.—The colored people celebrated the 19th of June. Mrs. Lizzie White, who came from Ardmore, I. T., some time ago, died here last week. She was the wife of John White. Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, the wife of Jeff Mitchell, died at Houston, Tex., some time ago. The crops are looking very good at present. Mr. Joe Gillard was married to Miss Annie Griffin recently. Subscribe now. The Freeman. One year, one dollar. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. WANTED—A present given for the names of 15 people in your town. Apachine Polish Co., Ft. Apache, Ariz. 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Hotel Work Century Laundry Co., 313 3rd Century Building. A Specialty. Phones: New, 282: Old Man, 1586 Downtown Agency RAWITSCH & CO., Claypool Hotel. [Picture of a young boy] [Name] THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Turf AND Sample Room HOICE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS PONEY MOORE Proprietor Thirty Elegantly Furnished Room. Cafe in connect ion. European Plan. Prices Reasonable. Steam Heat, Electric Light Bells, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. BILLIARD AND POOL IN ANNEX. NOT1OE THE WAITER BLACK FRIDAY IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS IN CHICAGO, AMONG PRACTICALLY EVERY LARGE HOTEL And Restaurant-- Twenty-five Houses Affected and Seventeen of the Leading Downtown Restaurants Tie-up and Threats to Tie Up More if Terms Are Not Speedily Reached. Employees in practically every large hotel in Chicago went out on strike of Friday, June 12th, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. The strike extended to cooks, bell boys, porters, chambermaids and every class of help. Some of the hotels served no food whatever, their guests finding sustenance in nearby restaurants. In some of the hotels a few servants remained loyal and, with the aid of the guests themselves, served "provisional" meals. No THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. SMOKE The Graf and Wilkie Collins Best 5c Cigars. Always Favorites. The Greathouse 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars New'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. 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. Ran Butler 462 W.15th St., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Fine Wines, Liquors and, Cigars. B. J. Taylor, Mgr. Headquarters for A. B. C. Baseball Team. Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE FROM ALL OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED One-pound Box 25 cts, at Druggists and Dealers less than fourteen of the down-town hotels, ten on the South Side and one on the North Side were effected by the strike. The strike committee started on their mission of closing down the culinary departments of the hotels at 6 a.m. in Hyde Park, and worked north to the heart of the city, which included in the list the following hotels and the number of employees striking at each one: Employees. Strikers. Auditorium. 190 83 Annex. 360 175 Palmer House. 475 495 Great Northern. 245 30 Victoria. 89 83 Stratford (Leland Hotel). 240 227 Grand Pacific. 305 185 Sherman House. 255 81 Wellington. 180 148 Briggs House. 50 30 Bismarck. 104 49 Brevoort. 100 70 Kaiserhof. 130 64 Union. 80 65 Hyde Park. 125 125 Del Pardo. 145 145 Vendome. 110 70 Kenwood. 75 75 Chicago Beach. 280 275 Holland. 50 50 Windermere. 75 75 Metropole. 100 90 Lakota. 175 150 Virginia. 150 50 Thompson's. 150 30 Not content with this great list of hotels, the Union threaten to spread the strike on Saturday to every restaurant, lunch room, cafe and cafeteria that does not grant its employees the increase in wages. They decided to stake the success of their movement for better working conditions, and if necessary, even the existence of their organization, on one spectacular effort that is to involve all the resources of their local and international unions. In no case was the Union able to tie-up completely the general cleaning departments save in Hyde Park district, where the colored help joined in the fight to a man. The strike fever that spread among the hotels was made exceptionally bitter by the bribery charges that were hurled at the Union official Thursday night, June 11th, by the members of the Hotel and Restaurant Employee Association. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. SIDE DISHES. The man who can bottle up his wrath at all times is a corker. Knowledge develops caution and an indisposition to take risks. The best way to make yourself wanted is to make yourself scarce. Drunkenness among hotel employees should be discouraged, even though conviviality among guests be condoned. In addition to wearing rubber heels on their shoes, waiters should wear a seal on loud talk or boisterous conduct while on duty. Don't blame the waiter for all the ills in dining-room service. The cook may not always fill the order as the waiter wants it. It should be borne in mind that the shortest way to a man's purse is through his stomach. This idea is not new, but its practice will bear repetition. Be honest. This is an obligation you owe to yourself no less than to others. The man who is not honest is bound to fall eventually, for he is a failure at the start. J. K. Smith has been appointed second headwaiter at the Claypool Hotel Indianapolis, Ind. When the house opened he was appointed third waiter, but his satisfaction was so great he was promoted to second. The Freeman Complimented. Mr. Knox—Please find inclosed payment for my "ad," which was entirely satisfactory. The one "ad" put seventy-five men at my disposal. Will call on you again soon. F. C. LANG. Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. One dollar! One dollar! Good only during the month of July. INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] HEADWAITERS. T. H. Frame, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah. G. L. Lang, Colonial Hotel, Cleveland, O. W. A. Locke, Halliday House, Cairo, Ill. The Freeman in Washington, D. C. Copies of The Freeman can be found at the Metropolitan store and news depot 1501 M. st. W. RACE CLEANINGS Where will the Negro democrats find their C. H. J. Taylor for 1904? If Indianapolis is not the logical meeting-place for the National Negro Business League in 1904? Will "Bishop Townsend" be an outcome of the Chicago General conference of the A. M. E. Church? If Bishop Grant isn't giving Bishop Potter a close run as the most widely photographed pre ate in the world? If the Negro isn't immune from all danger of "race suicide" as long as he remains too poor to buy an automobile? When will the black man see the necessity of voting only for the friends of right, justice and equality of citizenship? Wouldn't W. T. Menard, the outspok en correspondent of the New York Age, make an ideal editor for a Washington journal? Will Congress have the nerve to seat Mr. A. P. Prioleau, the colored contestant from a South Carolina rotten borough? Do you know how high the stock of a man rises in a community when it becomes noised around that he has a bank account? When will the Negro find another champion possessing the throughbred characteristics of General James S. Clarkson? How can Dr. Crum legally hold the office of collector of Customs at Charleston if he cannot legally draw the salary belonging to the place? Are you sitting down upon the newspapers which foist upon your personal bickerings instead of giving you bright and sparkling paragraphs? Who has been charitable enough to sit up with the corpse of the National Civil Liberty Party, which failed to materialize at Cincinnati last month? If Jackson W. Giles will be able to corner the Supreme Court to the point where each Justice will be forced to render a separate and distinct opinion? What has become of The Colored American's attractiv column "Little Colored Americans," which was until RACE After a very careful and thorough investigation of Washington county, an expert gas man makes the unqualified statement that the greatest gas supply in the country is in this territory, and that in a short time the entire gas supply of the State will be taken from this territory; that although this is a good oil field the greatest money lies in gas. His investigations have been very guarded, and the assumption is that he has been sent here by one of the big gas combinations, or by capitalists who intend to secure all the lands in this section for gas supply. He discovered a plugged up gas well on the Milligan farm in this county, which he said had sufficient gas and the pressure was strong enough to supply a city of 500,000 population from this one well alone. He went through the section quietly making his investigations, giving no idea of his purpose, and the result of his investigations, were told a friend in confidence. He stated that the gas supply in this section was simply inexhaustible; that Washington county covered one immense bed of gas unequaled anywhere in America. The above is a special from Marletta, O., to the Cleveland Dally Plaindealer, appearing in its issue of June 26 The gas well referred to on the Milligan farm is on the property of the Wilgera Oil and Gas Company. + Judge Speer in the United States Circuit Court, Macon, Ga. imposed a fine of one thousand dollars each on three young men, William Shy, Arthur Clawson and Robert Turner, for holding a Negro in involuntary servitude. He suspended the fine under conditions and in so doing, the court said: "In view of the fact that it is the first crime of the kind in Geoagia, and because of the frank confession of the young men, sentence is imposed in order to convince the public that the purpose of the court is to warn and deter others from like crime. During good behavior, fine is suspended upon payment of $100 by each." The young men, who are prominent farmers, caught a Negro who had got in debt to them, gave him a whipping and made him go to work for them. When the United States European squadron stopped at Nyborg, Denmark, June 20th, a remarkable demonstration in honor of the United States navy occurred. The occasion was the funeral of a Negro boy who belonged to one of the ships squadron, who committed suicide jumping overboard. Eighty officers lately one of the catchiest features of of that excellent journal? How many of Tuskegee's critics have ever been to the Magic City built by the constructive genius and maintained by the remarkable executive ability of Booker T. Washington? If the fool-killer has been so tied up by the Kansas floods that he has not been able to get after that crank who thinks he can operate an exodus of Southern Negroes by the way of Boston? If the Southern Negro should not first of all see that his disfranchisement is not caused by his own lack of property, lack of education or neglect to pay poll-taxes are matters in his own hands. Why does not the Indiana Negro find it possible to connect with the federal trough, after the fashion of his Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia and brethren of all the Southern States? If the New Yorkers did not give the race a lasting object lesson in public spirit when they paid up two scholarships to Tuskegee--one hundred dollars and settled their banquet bill by individual checks, indicating that every man had a bank account. If Dr. L. H. Harris, the Blood Tonic magnate, hasn't the right idea about advertising--which is the secret of the success of everything that depends upon public patronage. How much are the colored people of the country contributing towards their own education? Do you know that two electoral votes have been added to the state of New Jersey since Bishop Walters, Ex-Congressman White, Tom Fortune, prospective Bishop H. T. Johnson, and Prof. Jesse Lawson have made it their abiding place and devoted their energies to its uplift? Isn't the course of Judge Thomas G. Jones in breaking up the peonage system in Alabama, a splendid vindication of the colored men of that state who supported him for the place in preference to the "illy-white" republicans who would never have lifted a finger in behalf of the race? EANINGS. and men, headed by a band. ed at Nyborg with the body, whereupon all flags in the town were half-masted. The funeral was attended by representatives of the Danish military and civil authorities and by the foreign consuls, who deposited flowers on the coffin, draped with the Danish and American colors Miss Florence Sprague, formerly of Rochester, New York, but who has for nearly two years been holding the position of stenographer in the office of Dr. Booker T. Washington at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, is meeting with decided success. Mr. Emmett J. Scott. Dr. Washington's painstaking secretary, speaks in glowing terms of the services rendered by Miss Sprague to the institution, and they count themselves fortunate in being able to command the assistance of so useful, unselfish and intelligent a helper. It might be of interest to know that the first lay delegate elected to the next General Conference of the A. M. E. Church from the state of Mississippi, is Hon. Isaiah T. Montgomery, receiver of public monies for the state of Mississippi, and the state's pioneer business man. This tribute from Mr. Montgomery's neighbors reflects the confidence which the colored people of the state have in his ability and integrity. Sergeant Mitchell Wilcox, of "F" company, 24th inft., a veteran of thirty year's is retired from active service with the rank and pay of color sergeant. He served his every enlistment in "F" company now stationed at Ft Assinibnile, Mont., Prof. Booker T. Washington has declined the invitation of Lord Gray, director of the British South Africa company of London England, and company to visit South Africa to study racial conditions in British territory, and report to the company plans for betterin the conditions of the people. Dr. W. E. Green is a capitalist of Evensville, Ind. His wealth is estimated at $100,000. Hair dressers are in demand ni Chicago. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. --- THE FREEMAN NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED JOLORED NEWSPAPER. 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The lynching spirit is to be condemned on the ground that the individual apprehended may not have committed the crime charged, a point on which the courts are zealous—the spirit being that it would be better that ninety-nine guilty men escape than one innocent be punished; and because it tends to break down the reign of law throughout all of its operations, rendering government less stable as it concerns individual safety; teaching the dread lessons of civil and social classism the deeds of the lower order magnified often times out of all proportions, as crime goes, creating in that class a butt, for the filings and targets of those whom fortune has favored reincubating the old world spirit of dominancy which has reduced its peasantry to phases of mental and physical stupidity, the misery and doggonehood of which leave their tell tale evidences plainly mapped in their faces as noted at Castle Garden. America stands for their special emancipation, and theoretically it is no nonsmiler; it stands the political and civil saviour of the universe in spirit. And excepting that spirit displayed the blacks too often, it would measure quite up to its reputation, and which spirit, by the way, is not indicative of any plan of the general government, but which, alas, is often too true of States, some of which have plainly shown by legislative acts that they mean to impede the progress of Negroes. But, after all, it is the result of public sentiment. Equality before the bar of public sentiment is the grand essential for the promotion of the Negroes' welfare. The Declaration of Independence, as it concerns the Negro, was an immortal joke for more than a hundred years—it was a costly joke, or it may have been the recorded consciences of honest men who could not believe their beliefs although conditions were not ripe for the change. Abraham Lincoln drew his political inspiration from it; he swore by the Declaration of Independence; he had no further views, enfranchisements or what not; but they came and are with us and to stay. Equality before the bar of public opinion is the open sesame. Negroes are no less guilty than white men in keeping live a spirit of antagonism, which they do when they violate the injunctions of society along certain lines—raping and outraging—else they are most mercilessly maligned. Public opinions, individual opinions, the opinions of white men and black men are one when it comes to striking down the spiritual entity of the home, murdering the feelings and finer sentiments, robbing life of the very things that make it worth living. Crystallized sentiment is stronger than the laws when it chooses to exert itself through its well-known channel of execution. It chooses to do so, and at times really becomes a moral scavenger, sweetening the atmosphere in which society moves, ridding the community of an incubus great in destructive qualities only while contributing nothing to make his stay worth the while. It is not a question of white men against black men when the case is proven; it's society against an unhung intruder. We read elsewhere where Negroes are making a great to do in denouncing the mob. Very little is said of the victim, lacerated by brute force. That spirit simply calls for a corresponding spirit from the whites who feel that the Negroes are too callous about such offenses. The mobbed when guilty, if guilty, should not be spared; that a thousand men meted out the punishment makes it no more offensive than the one in overcoming his victim. Bear down on both the mob and the mobbed, thus winning respect for moral probity and civil rectitude. The conflicting passions over the great outrage and over the mob's outrage ought to neutralize, making Negroes calm and studious since, from a standpoint of races, both have suffered. SENATOR FAIRBANKS AT MON-MOTH'S FIELD. At the celebration of the battle of Monmouth, which took place at Freehold, N. J., last week, Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, in his oration, said: "Our territorial limits have been expanded and our flag is in two hemispheres, the visible symbol of American freedom. We have given to liberty a definition unknown to our fathers. They bequeathed to us a system of slavery. It rested upon us as a curse, but, inspired by the sacrifice of our fathers of the revolution, we in good time wiped it away. Yes, with the priceless blood of our youth, we completely dedicated our land to freedom—freedom that knows no color." money to enable them to get "back" to Africa. The petition sets forth the plea that they were brought to America by force and that, logically, it is the duty of that State or other States to see that they return if it is their pleasure. The petitioners state further that their children are running after strange gods in this land, and that they want to take their offsprings for a training that they think proper and befitting. Bishop H. M. Turner's hand will be seen here, nor is it a hidden hand. He is outspoken in the denunciation of the country where he feels that his race is less free than other men. The African contention maintained by Turner is gaining ground To the colored people at home, that is Kentucky and elsewhere South. Indianapolis is the same as any other place. You can get a rough time here if you want it, and then you will be treated "white" it you want that. But you can get that at home if you behave yourselves—a very easy thing to do, and very easy to teach; work, and "mind" your own business. It's hard to learn, but the quicker you learn it the better. These folks up here have notions about "niggers" just like yours, and you can't talk it out—by your works ye shall be known. We have notions ourselves and so have you. This is a sufficient answer to Mr. Tillman who is so versatile on the Negro question, and the rest of those who have began to suspect that Northern sympathy would stand for the loss of the latter amendments to the constitution and the consequent loss of Negro citizenship. We are aware, leading colored men are aware of the difficulties that beset public men when they deal with such a perplexed problem as we have in the race question. But we believe that there are some great principles in connection with the political life of the general nation that every man can enunciate. Senator Fairbanks stated one of them when he said, "We completely dedicated our land to freedom—freedom that knows no color." It is not necessary to say that he meant this or that; he meant what he said, and the way he said it does not admit doubt. The Negroes of the country will rejoice to record Mr. Fairbanks as one who stands for the freedom of the country without exceptions or reservation. It means that that class for which he stands will not allow the country to slough and slink back to the flesh pots of Egypt—hnman slavery even in the proposed modified form—political emasculation. He stands with a branch of the nobility of America; descendants of Plymouth Rock and Jamestown, and later of those of the fields of Ticonderaaga, Quebec, Monmouth and Yorktown who were with the country in the beginning as God in the creation and who will in no wise forsake the institutions, the created the principles instilled, nor those profiting thereby, when living in conformity to the laws as they know them. We would rather pin our faith to that one utterance of Senator Charles W. Fairbanks than to a volume uttered by Senator Benj. Tillman. There is more hope in that "pint" of salvation than dispair in Mr. Tillman's "bushel" of destruction. Mr. Fairbanks is a presidential quantity, perhaps the most formidable opponent of the present incumbent, if the mild persistence of his candidacy can be considered opposition. His utterance for that reason is to be noted, and with pleasure, by those who stand in need of support along the lines of civil equality. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION CHRISTIANIZES. The Rev. Dr. William H. Weaver of Baltimore told the Presbyterian Ministers' Association at a recent meeting in New York that he is opposed to the sort of education for the Negro which Book T. Washington advocates. Dr. Washington favors "industrial education." Rev. Mr. Weaver thinks what the black man stands most in need of is "Christian education." The opposition between Dr. Washington's methods and true Christian education is apparent rather than real. He may have got his idea that people should be taught to work as well as to pray from Holy Writ; at least it strictly conforms to it. The doctrine that a Negro or anybody else can be taught to be a good Christian without being taught to be an industrious, law abiding, honest, moral man or woman is nonsense. Industrious habits, such as Dr. Washington incubates, are at the very foundation of Christian character. A man who won't work is a mighty poor sort of a Christian, whether white or black. He is a poor sort of a man and a poor sort of citizen, and a man can't be a true Christian without being a true man and a true citizen. Dr. Washington has begun at the right place to make good Christians of people. He proposes to make them honest, moral, working, law-abiding men and women. As between works and words he very correctly gives works the preference every time. Too many persons denounce lynchings without considering their cause. If the law was quick and decisive there would be fewer lynchings. There should be no delay. Mob violence is always to be condemned. It respects the rights of no one. When a man is guilty he has no rights, but too often the mistake is made and the wrong person meets a horrible death. The remedy is to exterminate the horrible wretches who commit the orimes—not by killing them, but by teaching them better. Prevention is the best cure. Only the lowest element—colored or white—is ever guilty. The best of both races stand in abhorrence of the crimes which provoke lynchings.—Dr. W. D. Crum, Chicago. A petition has been presented the Georgia Legislature signed by a number of Negroes of the State praying that that body appropriate a sum of money to enable them to get "back" to Africa. The petition sets forth the plea that they were brought to America by force and that, logically, it is the duty of that State or other States to see that they return if it is their pleasure. The petitioners state further that their children are running after strange gods in this land, and that they want to take their offsprings for a training that they think proper and befitting. Bishop H. M. Turner's hand will be seen here, nor is it a hidden hand. He is outspoken in the denunciation of the country where he feels that his race is less free than other men. The African contention maintained by Turner is gaining ground among the colored people who a few years ago were inclined to treat the matter with contempt. There are those that insist that the planetary system has something to do with man in his earthly activities. June has been considered the month of fatalities, deaths, destructions, and as it concerns the recent one, it sustains its reputation. The lynchings for June are as follows: June 1—Benjamin Gorman, colored, Webater county, Georgia. June 4—Robt. Dennis, colored, Greenville, Miss. June 6—David F. Wyatt, colored, Bellville, Ill. June 8—'Banjo' Peavey, colored, Fort Valley, Ga. June 8—Four Negroes, Smith county, Mississippi. June 8—Negro woman, Smith county, Mississippi. June 11—Frank Dupree, colored, Forest Hill, La. June 19—John Brown, Bad Lands, Mont. June 23—George White, colored, Wilmington, Del. June 23—George Kincaid, colored, Cleveland, Miss. June 24—Case Jones, colored, Elk Valley, Tenn. June 25—Jack Harris, colored, Brinkley, Ark. June 26—Three Negroes, Newton, Ga. June 30—Andrew Diggs, colored, of Scottsboro, Ala. June 30—Tobacco, J. J. 10. By a vote of the National Baptist convention held at Birmingham, Ala., last September, the convention will hold its twenty-third annual session in the city of Philadelphia, at the Holy Trinity Baptist church, Sept. 16-21, inclusive. The entertainment committee is now engaged in making ample arrangements for the entertainment of all messengers and visitors who will be in attendance at this great convention. Everything necessary for the comfort and happiness of the messengers and visitors while in this city is being carefully looked after. Rev. G. L. P Tallafero, D. D., chairman; Rev. M. Winston, treasurer; Rev. E. W. Moore, D. D., secretary. T. Thomas Fortune, in his report on the Philippine Islands, says that the natives are favorably inclined toward colored people. He thinks that a colored man as governor would be a good move. Booker T. Washington is suggested as the individual who would be acceptable and who could work wonders for the republic's dependency. It is a pity that there is but one Washington—not enough to go round. Mr. Fortune also visited the Hawaiians, but he is not enamored of that country; it is gobbled up by a few rich men, and the poor man has no earthly show. The city is indeed rich enough to keep its electric lights burning all night. Years ago they put out the gas at moon rise; the gas and moon was in nightly competition. In these days of electricity, and plenty of it, and a great city the cheese paring process seems a little antique. The thing to watch, perhaps, is the contract for lighting. Corporations are genteel institutions until they get their fangs fixed and then there is no letting up. Careful contracts and short time will give the city a chance, providing it sees the error of its way. "We must not condone crime. If a Negro violates the law he should be punished, and the same is true if a white man breaks the law. I don't believe in taking a Negro criminal out of the hand of the law and putting him to death by torturing him or burning him to death and letting a white man go free because he is white. I hate the fiendish spirit in our country, and I believe the time is at hand when a halt must be called. —Bishop Derrick of the A. M. E. church. The Indianapolis News is authority for the statement that among the Negroes recently arrested was a Chas. Penn, who says he is a graduate of Tuskegee. He had a letter of indorsement from Booker T. Washington. Well even that institution will not turn out immaculates all of the time. The very great percent doubtt is saved. "I am no advocate of lynching or of mob law, but I would rather see a community wrought to the highest pitch over crimes that would seem impossible this side of hell than to remain apathetic," was the declaration of the Rev. Dr. W. A. Bartlett at the First Congregational church, Chicago, last Sunday. The weather is growing hotter but it is not as hot as the campaign. To the colored people at home, that is Kentucky and elsewhere South. Indianapolis is the same as any other place. You can get a rough time here if you want it, and then you will be treated "white" it you want that. But you can get that at home if you behave your self—a very easy thing to do, and very easy to teach; work, and "mind" your own business. It's hard to learn, but the quicker you learn it the better. These folks up here have notions about "niggers" just like yours, and you can't talk it out—by your works ye shall be known. We have notions ourselves and so have you. A movement is on, so they say, to run the "worthless" Negroes out of the Southern States; they will be chased North as object lessons. They might send along some long haired sons of Japhet that infest every cross roads town. We don't want any exparte evidence. Come clean. The advice to get guns is bad. To obey the laws is the thing. The case is not hopeless until the last Negro is better than every white man. Bishop Turner will have to wait a long time before that most hoped to be eventful period. Candidates galore for governor of the grand and glorious old state of Indiana, erstwhile land of pawpaws and home of the Wabash. Long may she live, and may her lynchings be few and for between. Hurrah! for the Monument and the. 4th of July, Hip, hip, whe—e—e—e—. Another colored man found guilty of "arsenalization" at Riverside Park last Sunday. If you can't find pleasure without expecting trouble you'd better keep away. Gun, bowle knife, knucks and other modern means or defense; a kopje and a fort right there. President Roosevelt has been talking to the Methodists also, congratulating them on their Wesley Day. Mayor Bookwalter was ahead of his story, but then his was another story. We mean well—yes something different. Bishop Hood the oldest, Negro Bishop in the country will be at Jones Tabernacle church, next Sunday afternoon. The church will give him a reception Monday night, Rev. Dr. Chambers pastor. A white woman, the wife of a colored man of this city, took carbolic acid with suicidal intent last Sunday. No reason was given; perhaps she was in the reflective mood. Andrew Diggs, a Negro of Scottsboro, Ala., was hanged by a mob on the last day of June. It is to be hoped the June month, will never again be so big with difficulties. The city administration is kept busy in there days brightening up for the "inspection" committee; keeping their lamps trimmed and a burning. Just a little tendency to play the colored folks, for the benefit of polities Jump in, give them a good cursing and come up and get your reward. To the white press of the country, please give the "Niggers" a rest, you have done over time in trying to make it uncomfortable for them. Mr, George L. Knox attended the Afro-American Council, at Louisville. He took a formidable looking batch o documents with him. Charles Penn, the uncareful Tuskegeeite, says that it is understood in the South that after Indianapolis then comes heaven. The Presiden simply looking for a running mate; the Presidenoy he has "laid by" in the language of the farmer An hour of Senator Fairbanks speech, will go further, than a week of Senator Tillman's. The stone cutters at the government building are having trouble over their affairs. 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It is safe to predict that the Nashville convention will outstrip all previous efforts of the race to augment its business standing. * * It is pleasing Walters, one of the best-equipped churchmen and race leaders in the country, has been engaged to deliver a series of lectures here next term on "Some Great Characters in History." It is a theme with which he is perfectly familiar, and all may look forward to a literary and oratorical treat. Should the lectures be afterward incorporated in book form, there would no doubt be a large demand for them in every section of our land. * * Mr. R. H. L. Johnson, our proof-reader in the printing division, died recently, after a very brief illness. His remains were taken to his home in Virginia for interment, under the direction of the Masonic Order. * * Mr. Charles T. Russell, in charge of our carpentry division, was united in marriage on the 17th at Richmond, Va., with Miss Ellen V. 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Nor-ma-terial calls and others should bear the name of all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. **NOTICE**--Advertised letters will be held in the Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. **LADIES LIST.** Allen, Miss Maud Miss, Miss Grace Churchill, Miss Min'ine Carter, Ethel Mrs Deine Miss Annie Dudley, Miss Betty Dudley, Miss Belle Franklin, Miss Beile Franklin, Miss CK Harris Mrs Laura Larura Mitchel, Miss Eliza Morris, Mrs Emma 2 Morton, Clara Mirchiel, Mrs Glenn Mitchel, Mrs Maud Owens, Mrs Mary Ogden, Helen Perry, Mrs Edna M Braden, Mattea E J Robinson, Mattea E Scudder, Miss Clara Mitchel, Miss Eliza GENTLEMEN'S LIST Anderson, Ed Alexander, Chas F Bartwick, W. G. Boone, Sherman Brown, Richard Brown, E. E. Brown, Willie Bebon, Willie Chaen, and Pettit Carter, W S Cary, W T Cox, James J Chayrox, Buddy Carroll, Billy Davidson, B. S Davidson, Joe Davidson, Joe Dixon, W A Edwards, Henry English, J A Geeman, Hill Geeman, Jerry Gaut, Robert Gideen, E. 3 Gallard, E. 3 Gossell, E. 3 Hughes, Ed Horace, Geo Fugues, Chas Housley, Beverly Hallback, Wm Houseley, Angelo Wiley, W S Huttns, A R Jordan, W J Jones, W J Johnson, Sam: Kitchle, N T. Kraton, Harry Lassie, H. S Lewis, George Lewis, Kidar Lord Kidar, 2 McCoy, Geo McCoy, Pearl McCoy, Pearl McCabe, D W Moore, John P Moore, Wille Olivers Big Min. Show Olivers, Syngne Price, J. W Pearcy, Oliver D Pittman, James Primrose, Mr Powell, John E. G Prince, Oliver Russell, Lacgol C Rawles, Henry Ray, Chip Ray, Harry Steward, Wm. Sherman, James E. Stetson's Jub. Singers Stetson's Jub. Singers Shlds, Wille Stevens, Mestre The D, White The Websters The Fosters Trusty, Rav Terri, C. L. Ver Valin, Chancey Wilson, W J Wilson, Richard Washington, D E Wilson, Rufus P. G. Lowry 4-Paws & Sels' Broe 'Circus- a Cross, Wiss, July 6; Winona, Minn, 7; Rochester, S; ankato, 9; Marshall, 10; Wa- tertown, S, D. 11. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00 McCarver and Garay are in Oakland, Cal., this week, with San Francisco to follow. Robinson and Miller, the two comedy coons, have joined Gorman's Alabama Troubadours for the summer season. Sammy Charcoa, "the humming coon," has closed with Briggs and Mills Way Down South Company, and is with Gorman's Alabama Troubadours. Billy McClain, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Indianapolis, returns to New York to-day. Billy is a hustler and puts the "wise ones" to thinking. Notes from Sig Sautelle's Big Side Show and Museum: Mr. James A. Morrow, our genial manager, is pleased with our performance and we all like him very much. The company is as follows: Lunford Davis, band leader; B.F. Stevens, trombone; Will Wilson, solo cornet; George Booth, solo alto; Edward Wood, first alto; James Lewis, baritone; Sam Lemons, tuba; Walter Howard, clarinet; Daniel Brewer, snare drum; John Curtis, bass drum. Remember Stuart Carter with his one-man band. Walter Howard, the leading feature of the company, is making a big hit singing "Ding Ling Ding"; he keeps the audience laughing from start to finish; in fact, he can make an ox laugh. Daniel Brewer is receiving much applause with his monologue. Will Wilson, the female impersonator, is receiving much applause, assisted by Edward Wood. We are traveling through the Eastern part of Maine and are doing good business every day. All of the boys are well pleased and are getting along nicely. George H. Booth of the Metropolitan Band, of Washington, D.C., sends regards to Boatsy. Lunford Davis would like to hear from Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Henderson. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. King & Symmons" "Southern Black Tronbadours" are at Whittington Park, Hot Springs, Ark, for the summer season. This company is a good one and the best that ever appeared at this popular resort at this season of the year. The company is composed of some of the cleverest performers now before the American public. Miss Ollie Williams, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the southern nightingale, takes two and three encores nightly. Mr. Albert Young, Chinese impersonator and character delineator, is a decided hit here, and his act is one of the strongest ever seen in the South with any company. Billy King, the monologuist, keeps them laughing during his stay on the stage and leaves them screaming for more when he leaves. Chas. Beebe, lightning cake walker and dummy dancer, is one of the best in his line, and his work is highly appreciated. Rosa Payne is hitting them nightly with her singing of coon songs, and in her dancing she leaves them screaming. Lena Rivers, a dainty little dancer and cake walker, is holding her own, and she is a good one. Will Smith, the lengthy comedian, is among the bunch, and he gets his. Charles Moore, the wonderful piano player, mystifies the audience with his wonderful ragtime playing. Can place a few good performers. Notes from P. G. Lowrey's Progressive Musical Enterprise No. 1: We are now playing the lake regions to large audience daily, regardless of very cool weather. We meet very few colored people in this part of the states, but are just as happy, as there is no discrimination in this circus. We are all treated alike and we never want for excitement or amusement. Every one is well at this writing and wish to be remembered to all friends in and out of the profession. Master George McDade received a new violin at Menominee, which Prof. Lowery selected for him, and he wields it with the hand of a master. C. F. Terly sends regards to Robt. Leach and H. A. Bartlett. Mr. John Carson received word of the illness of his wife in Indianapolis. He has the best wishes of the entire company for her speedy recovery. We wish to say in behalf of our distinguished editor that The Freeman is thought a great deal of with this aggregation and our agent has several white patrons with the circus. Mrs. Pearl Moppins sends regards to F. L. Mahara's No. 2 show. Mr. Sam Elliott sends regards to Amos Gillard. Mr. Garney Garrett sends regards to R. H. Barnett and Sol Tolibs. The Crosbys-Oma and Harry-send regards to Bailey and Spiller, Tom Logan, Williams and Dennie, Kitty Brown, Russell and Price, Pearl Woods, Williams and Stevens, Daddy Love and all their many professional friends. Notes from P. G. Lowrey's Vaudeville hsow with Lulla Forepureau Fish Wild West Show: We are again in Wisconsin, doing big business as usual. Everything is moving nicely, and the man in white never fails to put in his appearance. Mr. Vic Hugo, our manager, has ordered a new uniform for the band. He says there is nothing too good for his band. We were highly entertained while playing Two Harbors, Minn., by Messrs. Harry J. Elza and George Mason. The evening was enjoyably spent by all in singing, dancing and speech making, H. Quallie Clark acting as toastmaster. The Zizz Quartet and Wm. Johnson sang several selections. "Mobley" the Slip Horn Kid says he named the above quartette and defies a contradiction. Miss Essie Williams obliged us with that popular song, "Castle on the Nile," and responded to several encores. After the festivities were over we all joined in that beautiful song, "Auld Lang Syne," and departed shaking hands and wishing Elza and Mason a successful future. Roster of side show: Vic Hugo, manager; King Cole, ventriloquist and magician; Bessie Devalalo, loop the loop; Del Fuego, tattooed lady; Mrs. Vic Hugo, mind reader and clairvoyant; Bertha Tipton, snake enchantress; Miss Belle Carter, lady with horse's mane; Maud Alberti, lady athlete, and P. G. Lowrey's Big Vaudeville Show. Morton Bros., Mike and Moby, send regards to G. B. Brooks. John (Pap) Adams and son Steve send regards to Major Ben F. Payne, Lloyd Cooper, the Hendersons and all friends in and out of the profession. We all join in and send regards to Enterprise No. 1 and wish them success. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City; Charles H. Moore, the well-known proprietor of the famous Douglass Club, died at his residence, 125 W. St. 31st street, on Wednesday morning, June 24, after a fatal attack of pneumonia. The funeral services were held on the afternoon of June 26, at the Abyssinian Baptist Church, the Rev. Chas. S. Morris, D, officiating; after which the remains were taken to Saratoga, N. Y., for interment. Mr. Moore left a wife, five young daughters, a sister and a brother, to mourn his loss. "Charlie" Moore was well-known and liked by the members of the sporting and theatrical profession, and his many friends throughout this country and abroad, will be shocked to learn of his death. * * Larkins & Patterson left Sunday, for Boston, Mass., where they are appearing this week at the palace. Mr. Larkins states that he has been booked for sixteen weeks over the Orpheum circuit. * * Grundy & Coates and company in "The Watermelon Trust" were good favorites at Keith's, last week. * * Geo. A. Hilman was in the city last week. Mr. Hilman has retired from the profession and is now the proprietor of a saloon and hotel at Newburgh, N. Y. * * Avery & Hart and company are presenting a clever vaudeville skit, entitled "Zulu Babe," at Hurtigt & Seaman's Music Hall, this week. * * Allite Brown, slack-wire artist, owing to a painful attack of rheumatism, was compelled to close with Tom Brown's Octoroons, now playing over the Shea circuit of parks. * * Johnson & Wells DAHOMEY MOVED TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE. Special Cable to New York American: London, June 23.—To entertain Prince Eddy, whose ninth birthday it is, the King his grandfather, commanded the services of the Williams and Walker "In Dahomey" Company at Buckingham Palace this afternoon. The Negroes were delighted at the opportunity of appearing before royalty and the swarm of aristocrats that had been invited to attend the garden party. The Negroes sang and cakewalked on a parquette floor that was laid on the grass, while the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, sat on lawn chairs. Walker sang "The Castle on the Nile," Williams sang "I'm a Jonah Man," Aida Walker did a solo dance, and the company sang a chorus after a cake walk. Walker said to night: "We were so determined to please the royal family that we forgot they were royalties. I did not think the King would like our coon business, but he did. He laughed heartily, and he and the Queen kept their seats to the end of the performance and applauded loudly." Williams said: "It was the first time I had appeared in the presence of royalty. The King looks a jolly good fellow. I hope we entertained the royal family as much as they entertained us." Hurtig and the King. Williams and Walker and their company are reported to have met with success in London. They had a command to appear before King Edward, according to rumor, but the King's plans were changed and it was reported that they would appear at the Royal Palace the next day. Manager Hurtig, who is with the company, has either pulled the wires ahead of time or the king's plans have miscarried. In the meantime Freeman readers will rest very uneasy until we get the next Hurtig report. Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. One dollar! One dollar! Good only during the month of July. Williams & Walker Entertain Prince Eddy? Cablegrams between London and New York have been in great demand lately, and the theater news has been coming over the wires thick and fast. The report that King Edward had commanded Williams and Walker and their company to perform at Buckingham Palace in honor of the ninth birthday of Prince Eddy, his grandson, appears to be true. But the circumstances regarding the presence of the King at the children's party are conflicting. An WHEN A MAN TAKES TO THE WOODS You can bet that there is a woman at the bottom of it—often too, when you see a case or two of "PROGRESS BRAND" DUESSELDORFER Beer going into the house, as this refaeshing and invigorating brew is favorite with the women as well as men. If you don't gain strength right away when using it--try it again or take the consequences--back to the woods. PROGRESS BRAND DUESSELDOBFER beer is pure and is the best brew for the weak and the best brew for the strong—Try it, INDIANAPOLIS BREWING COMPANY. official cablegram to New York, by the Associated Press, say that King Edward drove to Mariborough House, the residence of the Prince of Wales, to personally congratulate his grandson. The special cable to the New York American—which of course had to be paid for by somebody—states that the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, and their children, sat on lawn chairs. Mr. Walker, who is a clever talker, is reported to have talked as follows: "We were so determined to please the royal family that we forgot they were royalties. I did not think the King would like our coon business, but he did. He laughed heartily, and he and the queen kept their seats to the end of the performance and applauded loudly." Bert Williams modestly said: "It was the first time I had appeared in the presence of royalty. The King looks a jolly good fellow. I hope we entertained the royal family as much as they entertained us." I do not believe that King Edward was present at the performance. I have WHEN A You can bet that there is see a case or two of "Ping into the house, as this women as well as men, it again or take the conse PROGRESS BRAND DUE best brew for the strong.—Try INDIANAP a right to have my doubts, and yet I hope he was. If the King was there I do not see why there should have been any technical flaws between the cablegrams and the speeches. King Edward is only reported to have driven to his son's house to congratulate his grandson. The royal family, at the children's party where the performance was given, included the Prince of Wales, his wife, Queen Alexandra, and their children. King Edward was not mentioned. Where was he? The Williams and Walker speeches, in referring to the Prince of Wales, used the word "king." Perhaps they did so intentionally and perhaps not, but we insist that the pedigree of royalty must come to us without flaws before we accept everything that comes authentically. However, we must congratulate Williams and Walker, their management and entire company, on their good fortune, and tender our thanks to King Edward. Notes from a Rabbit Foot Company: Miss Laura Logan sends regards to Prof. Cross, Sam Patterson, Charlie Young, Babe Alexander, Miss Marie Hampton and also all St. Louis friends, and says: "I have a surprise in store for you all." * * Cuba Sinntmar, the coming comedian, sends regards to Russell Price. * * Miss Pearl Wright sends regards to Henry McCannon, Augusta Stevenson and Sam Johnson. * * Rodolph Reynard joined the Rabbit Foot Comedy Company with great success, and never fails to play any instrument that is placed before him, and his professor, Mr. Jones, is very much pleased with him. * * Prof. A. G. Jones, leader of band and orchestra, is making a big hit with his cornet solos and is taking encores nightly, and also his band, both on parade and in tent. * * Arthur Happy Home is still our leading comedian and never fails to bring the house. He is funny and was born that way. * * Miss Grace Jackson is making a big hit singing her favorite song, "Tantalizing Eyes," and never fails to get her share of the aplause. * * The Rabbit Foot Comedy Company has two advance agents, and they are stars. Bill just like a circus and make the best of arrangement and don't fail to read and remember them—Tom Colman and Mr. T. C. Williams. * * Wm. Thomas, tuba player with the Rabbit Foot Comedy Company, says he will soon visit his friends in Memphis, Tenn. * * Will Goff Kennedy says, "Hello, Charlie Scott; the Rabbit Foot Company played Rome, Ga., and you know the rest. * * Sam Cohen, good singer and talker, opened engagement after Nov. 1st with Rabbit Foot Comedy Company. * * Billy Bradley says, "Hello, boys; I am still on the list and I get mine. * * Miss Eva Leach sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cousins, the Alexanders, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Washington and Clemo Harris. Notes from Cissel-Mines Black Sensation Co.—This writing finds us here in Oakland, playing for the Elk's carnival. The show is a scream from start to finish. We had the pleasure of meeting McCarver and Gavay, who were working at the Novelty, and are the hit of the bill. We are only using the Old Plantation. R. O. Henderson, as Aunt Phoebe, is an enigma, as he keeps them guessing as to whether he I. J. W. COOPER, Ventrilcquist, II. THE THREE TONEYS, Acrobats, III. CAMPBELL BROS. Coon Comedy, IV. SIMPSON & PITTMAN, Music Dealers, V. DUDLEY, KELLEY & ORMES, Comedy Boomers, VI. The Great "BOOMSKEY" Pupil of the late Hermann the Great, VII. CLARENCE POWELL, Sure Cure for the Blues, VIII. KRATON, Marvelous Hoop Controller, IX. S. H. DUDLEY in his famous character, "Jim Jackson" at the "Policy Shop." The Show opens in July, the ABOVE IS FOOD FOR THOUGHT Get Your Moneys Worth. 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OF TIME WAS MONEY I'D BE A MILLIONAIR! Ivying Jones' famous success. HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." IN SUNNY AFRICA." AS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU, are respectfully requested to write to the publisher, street, New York, and don't forget that YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG. WANTED Martin's Mammoth Tom's Cabin Company EASTERN & WESTERN Colored Performers of the Race. Singers, Dancers and Female. Best of treatment and salaries. Address AL. W. MAY Anne Building, CHICAGO, IL FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by our colored friends! Everybody involved to the event! "IF TIME WAS MONEY ID BE A MILLIONAIRE" Irving Jones famous success. "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFRICA." "HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" Professionals are respectfully requested to write to the publisher, LEO FEIST, Feist Bldg., 134 W. 37th Street. New York, and don't forget that "YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." WANTED For BOYD'S BIG WAGON SHOW MINISTER Walkers, also a few good circus acts can be en or any Novelty Acts, also want a good Band or orchestra and do one act; will pay good salary. Good people wanted at all times. WIL WAGON SHOW MINSTRAL, People—Singers, Built good circus acts can be used such as Horizontal Bands, also want a good Band of six mouth pieces those same act; will pay good salaries to No.1 people. We need at all times. WILLIAM BOYD, Sole Owner WE MAKE FUN OF EVERY DEVICE FOR PRINTING SEND US YOUR AND $1.25 AND SEND YOU A HIGH LIKE THE ONE WE GUARANTEE INDIANA ELECTRIC 23.25 W.P.E. INDIANAPOLIS 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, a few good circus acts can want a good Ballet of six plush pieces you can orchestra and do one act, or just good pieces you can. We sleep in hola. Good people wait at all times. WILLIAM BOYD, Sole Owner, Lima, Ohio WE MAKE ENGRAVINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR PRINTING PURPOSES. SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND $1.25 AND WE'LL SEND YOU A HALF-TONE LIKE THE ONE OPPOSITE. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL 5T INDIANAPOLIS. is an old black mammy or not. Punch Jones as Jasper, is well worth seeing. Then comes little Bumpy, is the feature and her singing and dancing far excels some of our older performers. Then we have the great southern trio, the Hendersons and James and Banks. All send regards to friends in and out of the profession. Our regular show is, we open with a minstrel, first part and then have seven big acts in our olio. We are booked solid for four months. K. Irwin, cornetist at Ninaweb Park, Louisville, Ky., was a Freeman caller this week. Subscribe now. The Freeman. 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They are playing an engagement in Knightstown, Ind., this week. WHO WILL BE FIRST? By Sylvester Russell. The wheel of time that rode us into comedy—like riding in a cart before the horse—was something to be looked at. We are expected to produce original modern Negro comedies in the future. But how can we do it? We have not one single genuine playwright. The only thing left for us to do is to go straight about trying to manufacture one. Bob Cole and Jesse Shipp are the two chief botchworkers. Mr. Cole is the advanced delegate of the situation. He should be the first of all to turn out a single handed comedy. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune has threatened to write a drama. We do not need any. Drama is fifty years away. All we need is comedy at present. If Mr. Fortune could write a comedy its literary value would be gladly received and whipped into shape by managers. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, whose ill-advised libretto work caused him to work ahead of time and overtime, without recompense, and his excellence as a lyric writer, brings the question up to him. Mr. Dunbar is naturally adopted to the requirements of a playwright. Why, then, has he not tried to write a comedy? Can he write one? This is the important question we would like him to answer. If Mr. Dunbar could write a successful comedy he would be able to get all the money in the comedy market. He would also share the glory of a genius. Writing comedy is the hardest kind of literary work. It is something more than the task of a novelist, poet or correspondent. So now as we have a full galaxy of raw male stars, including the bunch back in the woods, the chief botchworkers and the new coming undiscovered playwrights will have no easy task. It will be the task of a Clyde Fitch or a Bronson Howard. 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The extra large sizes can be manufactured complete for three cents, and you can readily dispose of them at 50c retail, or $3.00 per dozen to agents. Truly an enormous profit. Why not engage in business for yourself if you do not want to pay a go-getter by disposing of the goods to your immediate friends. This is an age of progress, do not be a laggard. Write to-day and send money by postal money order or registered letter. P. 8. -These preparations have never been sold. P. 9. -$3.00 per dozen, and then to make only THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. don't even have a large number of races to deal with. Honolulu, Cuba and the West Indies are the only near-by dark-skinned neighbors we have in trade. There is very little comedy in them, and Africa has proved to be a most useless place. Our best comedies will, therefore, begin and end at home. "Fun" will be the all-important factor of success. Everything must be funny. The situations must lead up to fun without the new style of tiresome, laborious ranting of comedians to help things along. The aesthetic invention of a place called "Coontown," by Bob Cole and Billy Johnson, and the Darktown alleys that followed served us well for a time, and kept our shows within writing distance of the botchworkers. But where shall we go now? New Orleans will hardly do. People have tired of looking at creoles dobbed up with red paint to look white. Love scenes are coon comedies' strongest feature. The question of color must not enter into these scenes. The future playwright can not afford to evade love scenes in favor of women who want to look white. Negro comedy and its love scenes must all be black, as black as the ace of spades if possible. The audience is not supposed to know a woman is colored when she is painted red, and prejudice has run very high along this line. The playwright can make a love scene with any opposite actor's wife if he chooses. There should be nothing strange about that, either. There must be a wild deluge of colored flavor about the scenes, and bits of Southern life should be injected. The future comedies must mix the conditions of life. The low comedy and the legitimate comedy must keep separated in the mix-up. The race is to the living actor. The stubborn actor must die. The supercilious ass will not be able to defy the public and ruin the playwright without the whale of the critic. Dead coon comedies will never do for our future welfare. Remember that. Remember the word "dead." Every play must be as alive as fire. The joy of living must be demonstrated in every word, act and deed of everybody in the organization. To this aim the playwrights must seek. They must utilize everybody. There is but One New York. New York, the amazing and beautiful, is never more delightful than during the long summer nights, and the wise ones are those who go no further than the Madison Square Gardens or the Victoria Roof in search of breezes and diversion. The town may be sizzling hot during the day, but at night the wind gently wafts over the island from its surrounding waters, and really makes of Manhattan an ideal summer resort. This is why the business man smiles when he is pitted for having to stay in town while his family is exhibiting dry goods and millinery at seaside and mountain resorts. It is difficult to imagine anything under the moon more attractive than a New York roof garden. It is doubtful if those old fellows in Babylon, with their hanging terraces of flowers, ever surpassed in ingenuity our modern providers of entertainment and diversion. Take Oscar Hammerstein, for instance; on the combined roof of the Victoria and Belasco theater, he has made an enchanted land of soft lights, flowers, music and pretty women. It is worth staying in town to hear Josephine Sabel sing: "If I were again a baby And the stork should ask me 'Child, what will you be?' Would I be a girl? Well, maybe— But I guess not, honey, By the way, this song, introduced in "Puch, Judy and Company," is the very latest hit in the metropolis, and will doubtless be heard all over the country in a few months. It owes no little of its instant popularity to the clever way in which it has been introduced with accompanying pantomime, but cleverness and Oscar Hammerstein have so long been synonymous to the enlightened entertainment seeker, that when doing the rounds of the roof gardens on thirsty nights those who are "in the know" usually end up at the Victoria in time to hear the "Baby" song and to join with a right good will in the chorus of "There Is but One New York." Park Rapids, Minn, June 3. Geo. L. Knox, Esq., Editor The Freeman: Dear Sir—Mahara's Operatic Minstrels, under my management, to-day are just 43 weeks old, having started at Milford, Ind., Aug. 8, 1902. Not a performance missed in 43 weeks is a pretty fair record for a new show. My time is solidly booked up to next May, mostly recent dates. Recent additions are Leroy Bland and Bert Delco, who joined at Brainard, Minn., May 21. A most enjoyable time was had Decoration day at Aitkin, Minn., a booming little city of 2,000 people, with everything necessary to make a good celebration except the music. Upon being advised of the shortage, Prof. Handy offered the services of his band to the ladies of the committee on arrangements, which were accepted. First there was a march to the cemetery, where the decoration of the graves of fallen heroes took place; then back to the City Auditorium, where the addresses of the day were made. Then at noon a big dinner was given by the ladies of the Relief Corps, where nearly 300 people partook of a fine dinner, and at the first table sat Prof. Handly's Band shoulder to shoulder with old gray-haired veterans of the civil war. Now where could one conceive of a prettier or more appropriate picture than a Decoration Day with a colored band leading the parade, consisting of a long line of old soldiers and beautiful little school children dressed like fairies, keeping time to the music of the band. It was a day never to be forgotten. Our only hope is that we may have the good fortune to play Aitkin next year, May 30. Our business has been simply phenomenal and the show giving the best of satisfaction. Billy Johnson, principal comedian, and his clever wife, Estelle Harris Johnson, are great favorites everywhere. Bertha Stone's singing is one of the big features of the first part. Leroy Bland is meeting with encounters night. Henry Coleman, our interlocutor and bartone balladist, also Sloan Edwards, basso profundo, please the audience immensely. In the oilo John English and his educated hoops, also Arthur Prince, juggling slack-wire artist, are the leading novelty acts, and they certainly both can claim originality, as their tricks are entirely different and away from the ordinary acts of their name. Prof. W. C. Handy's band still holds its own, and there is no question but it is the same now as it was when we played the South last winter—the best colored band ever organized. Prof. Handy stands ready to compare press criticisms with any leader in the business. The Freeman is a regular visitor and always read with interest by all. Respectfully. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00 Notes from L. Cooper, of the Favorite Alabama Minstrels—Having been water-bound for some time in the Kansas flood, in company with three other shows, viz., the entrys, Terrys, U. T. C. Co. and Camel Bros' circus. All of us were tied in at Salina, Kan., and from there to Abiline. We are all out again now, and doing a good business. Our show is making a decided impression wherever its stops. The boys are all in good spirits, and are doing well their parts. Kid Langford, leader and manager of the Famous Alabama Quartet, and a finished comedian, never fails to make a hit, while his partner and bass singer in the quartet, Oscar Camron's gags always create a storm of laughter. Ed Tolliver's characteristic grin in producing the song, "My Friend from My Home," is timely and adds much to his comedy. The Houseley brothers, in their musical act on their organ chimes, is creditable to their race and profession. Mr. Chas. Watts, our violin and alto player, has closed to take a little rest and work up in a different line of study. He has gone to his home in Kansas City, where he will be for some time. Mr. J. A. Watts, the nomair tenor soloist, is visiting his mother in Pontotoc, Miss. He wires us of his safe arrival, and is anxiously awaiting a letter, Mr. Kersands and our entire company send regards to Emmett Mason, James Lacy and J. W. Cooper. Judging from the amount of mail he receives one is forced to think that Mr. Frank Clermont, our very popular cornetist, is secretary of the Lovers' International Courting Society, but having charge of Rusco and Holland's band, we find that he is strictly business. Wm. Preston, piccolo player, is creating quite a sensation with his instrument. A gentleman in Neola, la., said of him, that fellow is certainly a fine whistler. He must have something in his mouth. He is quite an accomplished musician. Harry Fiddler, one of our great comedians, is very modest in receiving congratulations, and is entirely free from the big head and selfishness. Chas. Parker, quite an intellectual young man, is playing the saxophone, one of the most difficult instruments in modern use. W. A. Dixon, the silver tenor, better known as the sweet boy, is singing "I am Wearing My Heart Away for You," and he sings it from his heart, seemingly. Wm. Shields says hello to J. W. Cooper, and hopes to meet you in Chicago as you go through. We all wish Mr. Cooper every success, as we learn of his much improved act. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00 STAGE Cables from London advise the publishers, M. Witmark & Sons, of the tremendous hit "I'm a Jonah Man" has made over there. The great success of this song was rather a surprise to the management, as it had been feared that the English people were not sufficiently familiar with the term "He's a Jonah" to appreciate the humor of the thing. It was only owing to the Witmarks strenuous exertions that this great New York song hit was allowed to remain in "In Dahomey" for the London production. This enterprising house flooded England with bright reading notices explaining just what the term "Jonah" was meant to convey. The Londoners have been very quick to "catch on," and the consequence is that this song has created a perfect furrow in England. This goes to show that these publishers know a good thing, and are also acquainted with the method of pushing it along. Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. One dollar! One dollar! Good only during the month of July. Weekly Budget of News Hannibal, Mo, Special—Among the many visitors in the city Sunday were Mrs. Annie M. Diggs, of Brookfield, Mo; Miss Blanche Doolin, Keukul, Ia. * * Mr. C. Taylor has returned to the city after a few weeks with his relatives in Palmyra, Mo. * * Mr. Geo. Laws left the city on the 22d for Kansas City. * * Miss M. E. Ely has returned home from Iowa. * * Mr. R. Newbolt has returned from Kansas City. * * Miss Gertie Henderson gave a 6 o'clock lunch on her home, on Fairview, on the 21st, in honor of Miss Ola Easter, of Waco, Texas. 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For two months we got no sleep with him at night, so we commenced to use Dr. Miles' Heart Cure and Nervine with the Nerve and Liver Pills and today he is sound and well. In fact he passed a physical examination since his sickness and is with the Army in the Philippines. I desire to add that Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills have certainly been a boon and nervous frequently with sick and nervous frequently I have never found anything that would relieve me quickly and leave me feeling so well thereafter."-Mrs. Alice Moad, Buffalo, Mo. All druggists and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhardt, Ind. Mr. Booker. * * Mrs. Emma Powers died on the 16th after an illness of many months. The funeral was largely attended. * * Mrs. Hattie Williams, of Washington, D. C., is in the city to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. E. Powers. * * Mrs. O. C. Queen gave a fishing party on the 17th in honor of her sister, Miss Ola Easter. All reported a grand time. * * Miss Jessie Vivion left the city on the 19th for her home, in St. Charles. * * Miss Lucy Brock, who was quite ill last week, is greatly improved. * * C. Queen has been quite ill. * * Miss Lulu M. Lewis left the city on Monday last for Denver, Col., on an extended visit. * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clay have moved to Brookfield, Mo. * * The annual sermon of the Tabernacle was held at the Eighth and Center street Baptist Church Sunday evening, the 21st. * * Miss Ola Easter, of Waco, Texas, who has been the guest of her sister, Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Queen, of Lyon street, has left the city for her home after three weeks of much pleasure. * * The dedication on Sunday next, the 28th, of the new parsonage for the Eighth and Center street Baptist Church. * * Get the Freeman every Saturday from W. W. B. During the month of July the Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada one year for $1.00. Pick-Up Items. Orange, N. J., Special—On Thursday, June 18, Mr. Alexander Reck and Miss Carrie Ricks were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Buler. Rev. Pulet performed the ceremony. Misses Clara Ricks and Martha M. Branch attended the bride, while Mr. Leslie Young was best man. The Tuxedo Quartet, composed of Walter and Ollie Blanchard, Henry Reeves and Samuel Budd, sang choice selections. * * The Live Oak Household of Ruth No. 880 gave their first picnic at Roseville Park the 15th inst. It was a success. * * Read the Freeman and keep posted. For sale every Saturday at 5 cents per copy at Allen's barber shop, 58 South street. Richard H. Barrett, agent. Subscribe now. The Freeman. One year, one dollar. Important News. Pelham, Ga., Special—At the rally at Oak Grove Sunday, the 14th, the following persons brought in money: W. L. Clanton, $5.34; David Clanton, $5.1; Charlie Clanton, $3.65; Edward Scurry, $3.34; M. Belle, $1.20. The same persons will solicit again. The rally is for the benefit of the church. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. Weekly Items: Jeffersonville, Ind.. Special--Mrs. Frances Culver, of Morganfield, Ky., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Gray. * * Mrs. Bettie Dyer and Mrs. Talbert, of Henderson, Ky., were the guests of Mrs. Mary Gray Sunday. Songs and Singers. Spencer Kelly is inging the great patriotic song hit, "My Own United States." Sam J. Meyers, of the popular song illustrators, Ingraham and Meyers, in a recent communication, speaks of the success achieved with that ever delightful ballad, "Always." He also states that "Just Place a Light to Guide Me Home" is making a wonderful record, and that frequent requests for "Stay in Your Own Back Yard," to be sung on return dates, have been forwarded to him. NORTH MICHIGAN SUMMER RESORT Best Reached via the Pennsylvania Lines. 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President of Knoxville College REV. R. W. McGSANADAN, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville College The second annual session of the Knoxville and continue six weeks. Unparalleled opportunities are offered on ad almous district of East Tennessee—high eleven University of Tennessee, through which many have been secured ad and makes possible the of the well equipped college plant at the disposal of B. Moore of Howe University, Washington of Tennessee: Hon. H. R. Sanford, state institu DuBois of Atlanta University; Prof. Keller Milf. Prof. P. P. Claxton, editor of Atlantic Education of the south; Dr. L. H. Bailley, professor of northeast, superintendent of schools, Virginia A. Chattanooga, Tenn.; Dr. E. G. Murphy of the vey, state superintendent of Wisconsin. Expenses very low Railroad fare from all For full particular write the President of H REV, R, W. 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Three fingers of whisky a day has wrecked many a $10,000 farm. A hen man has figured out that the heens of America lay 203 eggs for each one of our population each year. Dandelion greens, pieplant pie and asparagus do a whole lot to make one realize that spring is really here. Most cows will milk right if fed right. One-half of the cow keepers of the country need to learn how to feed their cows. If it had been our lot to be an old maid and be dependent upon our own work to secure a living we would keep poultry and let cats and pug dogs alone. More than ordinary success in any line of farming is invariably the result of more than ordinary enterprise, care and intelligence. There is mighty little of what is termed luck about farming. Good roads conventions are the order of the day, but the man has not yet been discovered who can make a good road out of gumbo soil during a rainy spring when the frost is coming out. Mind this—there is no "get rich quick" business about farm work, no lottery prizes offered by nature. It is put in a dollar's worth of toll and draw out $1.10 worth of reward, and sometimes the 10 cents is wanting. The live oaks of the south are among the most beautiful shade trees to be found anywhere in the country. Wherever they have room they grow with a skimeliness and symmetry which are the very essence of landscape art. During one day's ride recently in the fore part of April we saw men picking both corn and cotton of last year's crop and in adjoining fields other men busy planting the new crop. There are some men who need a year with 500 days in it. We have known the petty rivalries and jealousies between fruit men to result in the giving of a bad name to a most worthy type of fruit which some one of them originated. Men engaged in such a splendid work can afford to be generous. NOTICE. 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The government experts appointed to estimate the value of the timber upon the lands in the Choctaw Indian reservation in the Indian Territory place it at $25,000,000, and there is to be a great scrap to get hold of it as soon as the Indians can give title. Good neighbors always depend upon one being willing to make a little concession in the matter of one's opinions and ways of doing things. The man across the road feels his oats just as much as you do and is just as cock-sure he is right as you are. A creamery man who managed to get 28 per cent of water into his butter and thought he had a good thing has been pulled in Chicago and will have to take out a license costing $150 as a manufacturer of adulterated butter and may have to pay a thousand dollar fine to boot. It seems to us that many men are heartlessly cruel in the matter of clipping their horses and shearing their sheep, doing it so early in the season that untold suffering is caused. No horse should be clipped or sheep shorn until their owner is ready to shed his winter underwear. We know of one pretty good farmer who has been roped in by different sorts of swindles no less than four different times during the past ten years. He is such an easy mark that every falkir within 500 miles has his post office address. He seems utterly unable to learn anything by experience. A variety of corn which, being planted early in March, would ripen by the middle of July would be a great boon to much of the south where hot winds and drought during July and August cut the very life out of the big and late varieties which would naturally mature in September. The trouble is that any variety of early corn taken south immediately proceeds to adjust itself to the changed conditions and becomes a late maturing corn, just as types of southern corn brought north will tend in a very marked manner to become early maturing. In all that latitude where the growing crop season is limited to the time between the 1st of May and the last of September it is not customary to expect more than one crop from the land during the season, but with a little foresight and good management it is still possible to get two crops from a part of the land at least. The crop of winter rye, of clover, of early potatoes, of barley and the early varieties of oats may be easily got out of the way by the 4th of July, which will permit the use of the land for a crop of millet, sorghum or sowed corn, either of which will make a prime lot of winter forage. Rape sown with the barley, rye or oats will also furnish a second crop of much value, and where it is fed off on the land can be grown without much drain on the fertility of the soil. As land becomes more and more valuable this matter of getting two crops instead of one is well worth looking into. ONE THING THE YOUNG MAN CAN DO. Now, here is a word to the young man of twenty who, having a fair common school education and not afraid of work, would like to make the most of himself and get out of the ranks of the army of common plugs and shape his life on a broader and higher plane. While there are other ways and other openings, we will only mention one way in which he may do that which he desires. The feeding of 100,000,000 people is to be the great problem in this country before long. The young man who makes a study of how to produce the food needed in the most economical manner, how to take the earth and the cow and the hen and the steer, the forest and the garden and the orchard and get the best out of them, is bound to be a man who will be in great demand, for he will know something which will be of great value to the whole country. As we look at it, there is no more inviting field for the young man of today than this, and a nice thing about it is that the study of these problems will not only make him of practical use to the world, but he will grow to be a broad gauged man as well, for no man can study nature and her laws and be small and narrow. Think this over, boys. MEN NORTH AND SOUTH We are asked why it is that men have more push and vim in the north than they do in the southern states There are several good reasons. One that a man in order to live does n have to work as hard in the south as in the north. He has a much longer season in which to do his work also. The northern man, whether he feels like it or not, no matter how born tired he may be, has just got to hustle during the short summer to keep from starving and freezing during the long cold winter. It is a clear case of work or starve with him. Then the climate of the south is to a certain extent extenervating, predisposing men to take things easy, which for us has a rare charm contrasted with the dreadful rush, push and fret connected with the northern way of doing all kinds of business. We know of not a few men who, could they have their way, would have the hearse go at full trot to the cemetery when it carried them there. We like enterprise and progress and all that, but we often think more moderate ways of doing business would conduce much to the happiness of northern men. FOREST WASTES. The reckless and wanton waste connected with the removal of our forest timber looks as though no one realized that 100 years from now men will want trees more than they do now. The newspapers of the country which are made wholly out of these ravaged forests should at least plead for a more intelligent and economical method of forestry. It should not be forgotten that the nations which have cut trees and not planted them—Spain, Greece, Portugal, Italy and others—are today paying the bitter penalty, while England, France and Germany, which care for their forests with solicitude and intelligence, are the progressive peoples of the old world. There is far more to a tree than its market value in board measure or as fuel—important questions of soil fertility, conservation of rainfall and temperature which affect the life of all the people. A SCARCITY OF BIRD LIFE. A SCARCE OF BIRD LIFE. During a late extended trip through the south in the month of April we were surprised to note the great scarcity of birds as compared with the north. We found the crow and the buzzard, but in traveling hundreds of miles saw only two meadow larks, two or three pairs of doves and two martins. We saw no robins, dycatchers, oroles, grosbeaks, woodpeckers, finches, thrushes, wrens or any of the scores of varieties of birds which come north and nest in the summer. April conditions in the south are those of June in the north, and logically the birds should have been there, but were not. Do the bulk of our birds winter still farther south and then make one extended migration to the far north to breed? During the month of July the Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States or Canada one year for $1.00. UNDERGROUND PESTS. Not all the pests with which the farmer has to contend fly in the air or crawl on the surface of the earth. Here is a little insignificant rodent, the mole, and for all he goes it blind, can neither run nor fly and is never more than four inches from the surface of the earth he will often defy man's utmost ingenuity to trap him as he burrows away and spoils your nice lawn; then there is the pocket gopher, a near relative of the mole, and this little brute will get into your clover patch and ruin rods of it, or he will commence work in the young orchard and eat all the roots off from the young trees, and he, too, is a hard one to trap; then there are the rats and mice ever at work in cellar, granary and crib, and the losses sustained by these pests is no small item. For remedies, watch for the mole at work; if you can catch him at it he is easily killed; for the pocket gopher a piece of apple treated with strychnine placed in a fresh burrow will often get him, a rag soaked in carbon bisulphide poked into a fresh burrow will sometimes reach him, or if he can be caught throwing out the earth from his burrow, even though he cannot be seen, a charge of shot fired down the hole will usually finish him. For rats and mice there is nothing better than a good cat fed a ration of new milk. To get rid of the cats—but this article is about underground pests. Subscribe now. The Freeman. One year, one dollar. Now, here was a good neighbor, for, living in town and finding it almost impossible to keep his Leghorn fowls shut up in his yard, he just up and sold them rather than have them annoy his neighbors. Not long since we asked a contractor who was laying a sewer in the city of Dallas, Tex., how much he paid the forty or more colored men employed on the job. He said that he paid them $2 per day for eight hours' work. At such wages the colored man ought to get on his financial feet. We know of no place on earth where just exactly the right amount of warmth, moisture and sunshine can be depended upon at just the right time, no place where crops will be free from all forms of insect pests, no place where a man who works the soil will not have to take chances, and lots of them. We wish we did. We have known a six inch hole bored in the lowest point of a slough which could not readily be surface drained to drain it as perfectly as the surface ditch would have done. The success of this method all depends upon the subsoil. If one can strike a vein of sand or gravel, the water can be got rid of. If it is tough clay all the way down, it is no use to try it. B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER Somewhere within the covers of the Bible (at this writing I cannot say where) it tells of the hypocrit who could see the mote in his brother's eye, but not see the beam in his own. The State of Pennsylvania has just Passed a bill or law, which has been signed by the governor, gagging the press of that State. The white press of the country is up in arms, even the newspapers of the South, as the clipping below will show: The Pennsylvania of to-day is the problem of the future—the greatest problem the country has to face. Its shame is the shame of a State government by a compact between organized wealth, purchased brains and branded criminals. And that this shame may be made perpetual, the right of appeal to public intelligence and the civic conscience has been taken away, if the courts sustain the infamous law passed for that purpose.—Norfolk Virginian Pilot (Dem.) In the place of Pennsylvania read Virginia; in its place then read North Carolina, then South Carolina, then Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; in the place of all substitute the word "New South." "The pot called the kettle black," they say. A Question. — Can you answer it? Are the leading "Negroes of to-day trying as hard to solve the present race problems" as their fathers of yesterday tried to solve the problems of the past? It is my firm belief, as I have often said in these columns, if the Negro would enter the field of business and not give so much of his time to politics, religion and "higher education" that he would solve the "Negro problem" fifty years sooner than he will by his present course. This is only an opinion — not an edict. With all the faults (and they are score) of the native born white citizens (of the North) they are giving us better opportunities than they give the foreign incoming, ignorant whites from Europe many opportunities which we do not grasp. --- Let me say and think that a layman—a practical newspaper business man—should be the next editor of the "Christian Recorder" of the A. M. E. church. Let me again say that modesty forbids me naming the man. *** The "Christian Recorder" has been for years the stepping stone for something "higher up" *** To go from the sublime to the serious, the Irish American have no love for the sons of Italy as they have taken away all the work that the sons of Ireland used to get. All the rough, laborious work that a few years ago was done by "Pat" at two dollars a day is now done by "Toney" for one dollar and a quarter a day. ** It was at the corner of Fulton street and Bedford avenue in Brooklyn a few days ago (Fulton street and Bedford avenue are two arteries—two city "cross roads" that an aged colored woman, to the eye about sixty-five, boarded a Fulton street trolley car, upon which I was a passenger. The car was sardine-box-like packed (as all Brooklyn cars are at that time.) With great difficulty she forced her way into the car. One of we seven who were standing upon rear platform was a six-foot Irishman whose ham-sized hands convinced me he was a "hod" or brick carrier—"a honey-handed son of toil." The car gave a sudden start as the old colored lady started to enter the door, and she fell back into the arms of the Irish giant. "Step inside, old lady, and perhaps some of them young ladies will give yer 'er seat," he remarked as he looked over the heads of the other passengers in the car. "The young ladies," however, saw that the old woman's face was black and they took no notice of her. The Irish giant looked inside the car; in the left corner sat an Italian laborer with dirty clothes; his knees were extended from end to end, taking up enough room for two persons, between his knees he had a pick and shovel. "Hey there, you, get an give the old lady yer seat," exclaimed the Irish giant. "No a, me nota geta up, me pay-a my cent a, me work-a hard-a all day-a, me keep a my seat," replied the son of Italy. The Irish reached inside the car. The Irish hold upon the Italian's coat collar and gave him a yank that landed him, shovel and pick upon the rear platform. "Here, old lady, take that seat," the Irish giant said to the old colored woman. "Thank you, sir," she replied, as she sat down. "Ye are willcoom," replied the Irish giant, just the same as if the seat had been his own. "Them Etalyens is trying to run the country. It's a wonder why they let 'em in here; they take away all the work of the rest of us; they work for half price, and live out of the swill and garbage barrels. Now, that Dago otto got up and give his seat to that poor old colored lady. Am I right or wrong?" he asked the man nearest to him, who was the writer. "Right you are," I replied. "Am I right or wrong?" he asked the next man on the platform. The man hesitated. The Irish giant doubled up his ham-sized fist and repeated the question. The man said he was right. He took a vote—with doubled fist—of everyone on the back platform, and all voted "yes." There were five of the seven who would have voted "no" but for that ham-size fist. R. SOUARE 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. Speaking at Fortress Monroe, Booker T. Washington said: "The solution of the great race problem is not in the abuse of the South by the North, not in the abuse of the North by the South, not in condeming the Negro, nor in the Negro cursing the white man, not in colonization, not in deportation, not in amalgamation or extermination-- but it is in honest, sympathetic co-operation by the races." This is the whole situation in a nutshell. MARY BUSINESS MERIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be handled by a team of experts, and Marriage a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangement. She will help you to be her her in her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not for any price fatter you; yet she will not be a victim of nonsense. She can be consulted on all afairies of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends etc., with description of future comparison. She will not be accused of describing missing friends, one another. Her knowledge of missing change in business, journeys, lawsuits contested wills, divorce and speculation is valuable and useful. She will reveal your destiny, change, also with information. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past present and future—in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two mediums you ever met. In tests she tells yours mothers full name before marriage, the name of all your family—their ages and description, the name and business—they are the only one of them, the most, if you are to have one, the name of the young man who now calls you on the name of your future husband—and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single; whether your present sweetheart will be true to you—if they are of any type you; if you are sweethearts, she will tell us how you will have, and his name, business and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURES will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner and in a dead trance. Mother's should know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about the life of the children or�soned. Not to keep company, marry or go into business until you know all, do not let silly religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, tells you whether the one you love is true or There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a psychologist. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her with the psychologist, but he or she claims. And a person of any acquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to consult a psychologist, but their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the path to psychotherapy and of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that people will come for advice—in full knowledge of what they need, and in full confidence to confront a Medium they try their utmost effort to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear it > it will be rehearsed by the Medium, and not by "pumping" or "bumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipled Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind, to be able to understand and meet most of them And yet this can be done, and by helping MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. It has saved no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," we have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and uniting effort, the key to the well of apprehension is to be procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of humanity. By letter advice $1.00 Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH, 246 W. 31st St. New York City. ARE YOU SHORT? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses Wagons, etc., leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the peo- lee of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach of all. Try our new Building Association Plan arranged in fifty weekly payments. $25.00—Weekly Payments Only 60c. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only$1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans, Watches and Diamonds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room 203 Stevenson B'd'g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St. YOU MAY BUY an excellent cambric night gown if you arrange to see several dozen prettily trimmed ones which will be on sale today. Some among them were recently selling at $1.50, $1.75 and $1.98. L.S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman falls 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. Harry Fidler is in the city. Rev. Geo. W. Sissle is in Cincinnati. J. M. Clark has gone to Wawasee, Ind. Clay Willis is in the city from Hot Springs, Ark. Miss Adeline Williams is not improved at this writing. John Hanson, formerly of Chattanooga, Tenn., is in the city. Mr. Mitchell Edmonds has gone to Chicago for an extended stay. Mrs. Sadie McClelland is the guest of Lafayette friends for a fortnight. Mr. J. Milton Benson of Mt. Vernon, Ind., was in the city this week. Miss Cora Julius of Marlon, Ind., was entertained by friends here this week. John Hickland of Terre Haute spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Burton. Bring your news items to The Freeman. Phones—2880 new; 7187, black, old. Mary Petrie left last week for a month's visit in Louisville and Shelbyville, Ky. Prof. S. O. Johnson of Louisville, Ky., returned to his home after a pleasant visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown entertained in honor of Prof. S. O. Johnson last week. Mrs. Julia Hillman and brother, Fowler Brown, are visiting friends in Louisville, Ky. Miss Mamle Hickland of Springfield, O., came Sunday and is the guest of Mrs. Minnie Burton. Mr. Edward S. Gillard has returned to the city after a two months' visit in Harrodsburg, Ky. Mr. Ernest Hamilton spent a few days in the city last week. Mr. Hamilton was enroute to St. Louis, Mo. Mrs William Roberts was called to Louisville, Ky., on account of the illness of her father, Joseph Collins. Mrs. George W. Sissle delivered an address Thursday in Muncie before the Woman's Home Missionary Society. A. E. Manning, W. H. Fielding and G. L. Knox attended the Afro-American Council in Louisville, Ky., this week. Mrs. Lucretia Knox, accompanied by her grandmother, left Monday for Shelbyville, Ky., to be gone several weeks. Quarterly meeting at Simpson Chapel to morrow. Rev. Townsend of Bethel A. M. E church will preach at 3 p. m. Mr. W. M. Bell spent two weeks in Chicago visiting Mr. E. C. Gage and $3.00FREE 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. A THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER wife and also his sister, Mrs. Julia M. Beard. Rev. Gilliam of Columbus, O., was in the city this week the guest of friends. He prescheduled at Jones Tabernacle Tuesday night. Mr. Burton Taylor and wife entertained a few friends Wednesday evening, the 24th, in honor of Mr. Ernest Hamilton of Wilberforce, O. Messrs. Walter Taylor and John Middleton, who attended the commencement at Wilberforce, O., and visited other points of interest in Ohio, have returned home. Mr. James Shelton attended the Fraternal Memorial service, which took place at Connersville, Ind., Sunday, under the auspices of the K. of P.'s. Mr. Shelton delivered the memorial address. Mr. Louis S. Augusta and Mrs. Mary E. Wilkinson, his aunt, both of 1505 Ogden street, are attending the communion services of Christian Science at Boston, Mass., with representatives from various parts of the world. The U. B. F. and S. M. T's held their annual sermon at Tomlinson Hall last Sunday. The eloquent sermon by Rev. J. M. Morton was listened to by a large audience composed of members and friends. Many visitors were present. Mrs. Mary McCoy of Detroit, Mich., state organizer of Michigan for the Federation of Colored Women, who has been the guest of her niece, Mrs. A. R. Moss, for several weeks, left Monday for Louisville, Ky., to attend the National Afro-American Council. The ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Union met at the Rescue Mission, 1314 Hill avenue, Sunday last, also other well wishers. We had a Penticostal time. The Holy Ghost was showered upon us. They also left a three dollar collection to aid the work. Pray for our success. Mrs. Anna Porter, 16th and Rankin streets, was buried from Simpson Chapel Monday afternoon, Rev. W. H. Riley officiating. Mrs. Porter was a consistent Christian and a prominent church worker. She leaves a husband and several sons and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mr. and Mrs. William Francis, formerly of this city, now of St. Paul, Minn., were in the city several days this week, the guests of relatives and friends. They left Tuesday for Louisville to attend the Afro-American Council, thence to Nashville and other points south. Mr. Francis holds a responsible and lucrative position in St. Paul. Miss Cora Martin and sister entertained a number of friends from Cincinnati, O., last Sunday, and owing to Miss Martin's musical vocabulary she rendered several of her late selections. Prof. William Banks rendered several of his recitations from Shakespear. Mr. Joseph Washington also rendered several of his beautiful solos. Mr. Fred Washington was master of ceremonies. Rev. David V. Bohannon, D. D., principal of Lexington (Penn.) Normal and Theological Institute, and chancellor of the National Correspondence School of Vincennes, Ind., was in the city this week looking after the interest of the latter school. He reports much success in his lecture tour throughout the country. The school enjoys quite a reputation, has a notable faculty and has given numerous degrees to individuals throughout the country. Rt. Rev. J. W. Hood, D D, LL D, the senior bishop of the A. M. E. Zion church, will preach at Jones Tabernacle at the reopening service, Sunday at 8 p. m. and 8 p. m. The church will also tender him a reception on Monday evening at 8:30. The ministers of the city and their congregations are specially invited to attend all the services and do honor to the oldest bishop in the world. Ye editors, lawyers and doctors are specially invited; young men and maidens. The clubs of the church and Madam Belle Davis will have charge on Monday evening Card of Thanks. Owing to the success financially and otherwise of the Thanksgiving services of the U. B. F. and S. M. T.'s the committee sincerely extends their thanks to the members of the order and friends for their generous support, which was highly appreciated. Ernest Mofae, chairman sermon committee; Katie Boyer, secretary; J. W. Bradshaw, treasurer. Ladies $2.00 and $2.50. Shoes slight Factory damaged. Special..... $1.19 Best Values of the BERT M. ( THE GU Best of treatment to the colored people Your trade solicited. BICYCLES AN Great Sale of Second-Hand W ROBT. R 150. $1.19 $2.00 and $2.50 Shoe values choice. All sizes. Values of the City Found [Here. RT M. HOUCHIN, ( THE GUARANTEE ) colored licited. 318 E. Washington Street ES AND REPAIRING Second-Hand Wheels. Telephone Black 7186. T. R. BARON Ladies $2.00 and $2 50. Shoes slight Factory damaged. Special..... $1.19 $2.00 and $2 50 Shoe values choice..... $1.69 All sizes. Best of treatment to the colored people Your trade solicited. 318 E. Washington Street POLIS G STAR, newspaper Field people a Clean, attention of our THE INDIANAPOLIS MORNING STAR, THE INDIANAPOLIS MORNING STAR, A New Venture in the Newspaper Field Which Promises the People a Clean, Bright, Newsy Paper. We beg to call the attention of our many readers to the following facts with reference to the INDIANAPOLIS STAR. This is a new paper in the Indianapolis morning field. It is owned and managed by the same people who own the Muncie Star—the success of which is without parallel in the newspaper world. The opportunity for the Indianapolis Star was created by the fact that the Indianapolis Sentil, more than seventy-five years a successful competitor in the morning field, discontinued the morning paper and is now devoting its energy to an evening edition, thus making three evening papers in Indianapolis and but one morning paper. The Star purchased the Associated Press Franchise from the Sentinel when the morning field was abandoned, taking the full report. The Star receives also the Publisher's Press News and at the same time maintains Private Leased Wires direct to Chicago and Eastern News centers. The State News is covered by efficient correspondents in every county seat or large town who "send in" the daily happenings either by telephone or telegraph. The city news is handled by newspaper men who have achieved success as news gathers in the local field and at the same time have acquired a reputation for integrity. star in Indian- men of ma- financially re- speedy delivery, and satisfied and eliminating ever recurring received." In the Indianap- tition examined American Adver- make the quan- paid circula- The circulation of the Star in Indianapolis is entrusted only to men of mature years who are held financially responsible for a sure and speedy delivery, thus assuring a pleased and satisfied cliente for the paper and eliminating as far as possible the ever recurring complaint of "no paper received." It will be the policy of the Indianapolis Star to have its circulation examined by the Association of American Advertisers and at all times to make the quantity and quality of actual paid circulation known absolutely to its advertisers. It is the same policy that has made the sister paper—The Muncie Star—one of the best patronized papers in the country. The first number of the Indianapolis Star went to press Saturday, June 6th, and the issue was 50,000 copies. This was repeated Sunday and was all complimentary. The first subscription was solicited Monday, June 8th, and on June 19th the actual paid circulation was 18,754. By January 1, 1904 it is expected that the circulation will be at least 50,000 copies. The price is seven cents for seven days. The management of the Star has not thus far solicited advertising nor determined advertising rates, still every issue carries an ad, and the Star charts in Indianapolis, all given voluntarily with instructions to render bills when the rate is later determined. This speaks in no uncertain terms of the confidence local businesses have in the integrity and future success of The Star. STRAW & PANAMA HATS CLEANED Just how far this paper is going to favor the advancement of the Negro in this community, or how fair and impartial it will handle race questions is, of course, as yet mere conjecture. We hope, however, that it will continue as it has begun, in which case we can assure the management the same cordial welcome among our midst that the paper has received from the start. Success to The Indianapolis Morning Star, Rev. J. M Townsend will preach a series of sermons, six in number, touching the different phases of society in the city. The first of the series will be to-morrow night. Subject, "Amusements." Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling. 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Trousers $5.00 up; suits. $20.00 up. Charles A. Parker & Co., 46½ 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 Hounchin, 318 E. Washington street, are astounding 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. Washington, Pa., special: Mr. Clark died Saturday morning, at his home on East Walnut street. ** Professor Taylor will deliver a lecture at the St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. ** The Junior missionary society will give an entertainment on Tuesday evening, at the St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. ** Mr. lurch. Mr. --- Special this Week. Bethel Church Notes. BUSINESS INTERESTS Pick-Ups. Men's Special For the "If all opinions were alike there wouldn't be any races" and would not be in demand. The only SURE THING we know of is "Proper Clothes" for all occasions. For the coming hot days Coats and Trousers of tropical weight fabrics—such as thin, cool Worsteds, Flannels, open mesh Homespuns—all these and others in plain colorings or with stripes, checks and plaids. Kahn Tailoring Co. Makers of the Kind of Clothes Gentlemen Wear D. P. Stirk & Co. 208 N. East St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. We make a speciality of Artificial Limbs and Braces. Shoe Extensions and Crutches. Trusses made and adjusted in all bad cases. Lady attendance. Discount to physical guaranteed. Send for circular. D. P. Stirk & Co. 208 N. East St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. We make a specialty of Artificial Limbs and Braces Sleeve Brace and Mand Crutches. Treasure made and ad- justed in all bad cases. Lad's attendance Discount to physi- sicians. Work guaranteed. Send for circular. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY HAND THE HATTER 21 Virginia Avenue. PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Theodore Penny, after graduating from the business college, will return home to Tukeege, where he will teach school. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. Dr. B. F. BYE, of Indianapolis, Ind., who maintains one of the largest sanitariums in the country, has caused a revolution in medical circles over the discovery of an oil that will cure cancer and tumors. The treatment is said to be painless. Since the reports of a few bad cases being cured, the doctor has been besieged with afflicted people from all parts of the country seeking relief. 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 for 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. Stops falling hair, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Never fails. Warranted harmless. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your dealer or send us 50 cents and we will ship you a bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash ave., Chicago, Ill. 1.00—The Freeman, one year—1.00. LALLEYBROTHERS TAILORS 110 Monument Place English Hotel Block New Phone 3281. Inspect our goods and be convinced our prices are right. 320 N: Illinois St., bet. New York and Vermont St BEST SERVICE FAIR PRICES Others Try To Follow. We give rebate checks on all cash purchases, them, they are valuable to you. We have the good in the city. It is our earnest endeavor to please evem NOTICE A FEW OF O Poruna.....60 Boyt Kilmers Swamp Root 35c and.....67 Palm Miles $1 Remedies.....75 Petro Miles 25c Remedies.....19 8, 8 The above are only a few, we have PINK'S CUT RAT 550 Indiana Avenue ALWAYS RELI HEADQUARTERS FOR Gas and Gasoline Store VONNEGUT HARR 120, 122, 124 E. Washington Street. STUCKY'S DRU checks on all cash purchases. Don't fail to tables to you. We have the goods, and sell them, our earnest endeavor to please everybody. NOTICE A FEW OF OUR PRICES: .60 Hoyt's Poison Blood Cut .67 Palmer's Success Remed .75 Petrolina, pomade, the co .19 B. S. B. 69c and. we above are only a few, we have hundreds of other K'S CUT RATE PH Avenue ALWAYS RELIABLE. HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BE Gasoline Stoves and NEGUT HARDWARE Washington Street. CKY'S DRUG ST 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. 35c per lb Miles 25c Remedies.....19 S. S. S. 68c and.....$1.29 The above are only a few, we have hundreds of others. PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana Avenue ALWAYS RELIABLE. STUCKY'S DRUG STORE COR. OHIO AND ILLINOIS STREETS. Prescriptions carefully and accurately filled at reason none but the purest and freshest drugs obtainable. A complete line of sundries and toilet articles at lowest p. NOTICE SOME CUT PRICES ON PATENTS Hoyt's Poison Blood Cure 390 and ... 65 | Swift's Specific... Pinkham's Compound ... 67 | 250 Pills... Swamp Root 390 and ... 74 | 250 Tooth Preparation Wine of Cardnl. ... 69 | Syrup Figs. Pierce's Perscription ... 69 | Bromo Seltzer 100, 20 A Fine Line of California Wines for carefully and accurately filled at reason t and freshest drugs obtainable. e of sundries and toilet articles at lowest p NOTICE SOME CUT PRICES ON PATENTS Prescriptions carefully and accurately filled at reasonable prices, using none but the preest and freshest drugs obtainable. DON'T FORGET TALKING MACHINE made, and on SMALL WEEKLY PAYMENTS is now in the New Clay- pool Hotel Building. Largest stock of new disc and cylinder re- cords in the State. Wholesale and retail. Call or write for cata- logue. COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH CO. 114 West Washington Street. MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK A. B. C. B American Brewing INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Bottled by J. METZGE TELEPHONE 40 B. C. BE American Brewing INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J. METZGER TELEPHONE 407 A. B. C. BEER Acme Laundry Help those that Help You Only first-class Laundry in the city has Colored Employes. 320 INDIANA AVENUE E. O. SOUTH DEALER IN Harness, Whips, Robes, Blankets, Etc. Fine Harness a specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. Phone Brown 283. 107 N. Alabama Street Household Goods of all kinds bought and sold. Furniture packed, transferred and stored. General Auction Business. Phones 2028 339 E. Washington St. SHIRTS—SHIRTS—SHIRTS Rawitsch e. Co. MEN'S FURNISHERS CLEXPOOL HOTEL INDIANAPOLIS. 16 North Illinois Street. --- rately filled at reasonable prices, using obtainable. pilot articles at lowest prices. PRICES ON PATENTS: 35 Swift's Specific.....6 37 25¢ Pills.....2 74 25¢ Tooth Preparations.....2 69 Syrup Figs.....4 69 Bromo Seltzer 10c, 20c and.....4 that the best place in town to get the finest TALKING MACHINE SMALL WEEKLY PAYMENTS is now in the New Claypool Hotel Building. Largest stock of new disc and cylinder records in the State. Wholesale and retail. Call or write for catalogue. C. BEER Brewing Co., APOLIS, IND. TZGER & CO. HONE 407 HOW TO MAKE MONEY Many people with a small surplus allow it to be frittered away or to earn nothing from lack of experience, or from a feeling that, with their small sum, nothing worth while can be done. This trust company is formed for the purpose of making money, and it can make it with small sums as well as large. Its province, indeed, is to gather small sums and turn them into investments which pay to each owner of the sum, however small, as much in proportion as to the owner of great sums. This company invites consultation from persons having money, in whatever amount. Its advice will be given free. Deposits of $1.00 and upward may be Deposits of $1.00 and upward may be made at any time. INDIANA TRUST CO. Capital - - - - $1,000,000 Surplus - - - - 175,000 I Will Send you free a test horoscope of your entire life-past present and future. You will be amazed how true it all will be. Just send your name, date of birth and life silver to Prof. E. F. Woodhouse, K. F. D. No. 4, Eliza-beth City, N. C.