The Freeman

The Leading Negro Journal--In a Class by Itself. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 33. IN ANNUAL SESSION NATIONAL NEGROES ASSEMBLE TO DISCUSS WAYS AND MEAN REPRESENTATIVE MEN CONVENE Nashville's Gates Thrown Open to the Notable Gathering, the Body of Which Represents the Brains and Sinew of the Race. Nashville, Tenn., Special.—The National Negro Business League met here today for its fourth annual session in the hall of the House of Representatives, State Capitol building. The following resolution granting the use of the hall was introduced in the House of Representatives, General Assembly, Monday, March 23, and unanimously adopted: "Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, that the use of the hall of the House of Representatives be, and the same is hereby granted the colored citizens of Nashville for three days in the month of August, 1903, for the purpose of holding a meeting of the National Negro Business League, which has for its aim the commercial, agricultural, educational and industrial betterment of the colored race." The League is especially proud of the recognition of its importance given by the General Assembly of the state of Tennessee. The following are the officers of the Business League, under whose general direction the session will be conducted: President, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala.; First Vice President, Dr. R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; Second Vice President, W. O. Murphy, Atlanta, Ga.; Third Vice President, Charles Banks, Clarksdale, Miss.; Corresponding Secretary, Emmet J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala.; Recording Secretary, Edward E. Cooper, Washington, D. C.; Treasurer, Gilbert C. Harris, Boston, Mass.; Compiler, S. Laing Williams, Chicago, Illinois; Registrar, Peter J. Smith, Boston, Mass.; Executive committee: T. Thomas Fortune, chairman, Red Bank, N. J., Dr. S. E. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Se-elected President National Business League. Courtney, Boston, Mass., Theodore W. Jones, Chicago, Ill., N. T. Velar, Brinton, Penn, Giles P. Jackson, Richmond, Va., J.C. Napier, Nashville, Teen, W. L. Tayler, Richmond, Va., M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla., J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky. Not less than 500 delegates are in attendance from nearly every state in the Union, and representing every line of business activity. The general object of this organization is set forth in the following extract from the rules and regulations of the League: 1. The name of the organization shall be the National Negro Business League. 2. The object is to inform, as best we may, the world of the progress the Negro is making in business in every part of the country, and to stimulate local business enterprises through its annual meetings and in any other manner deemed wise. To encourage the organization of local business for the purpose of futhering commercial growth in all places where such organizations are deemed needful and wise. 3. Any person engaged in any commercial enterprise, or properly delegated to represent any individual or individuals emitted in commercial enterprise is entitled to membership under such regulations as may be adopted. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE. ENORANCE HATE NEGRO ENVY NEGRO MALICE NEGRO PREJUDICE WITH APOLLO 25 TO A FAMOUS PRINTING BY LEUTZ By Courtesy of the Boston Traveler The officers of the organization shall be a president, vice president, secretary, compiler treasurer and an executive committee composed of nine members, who shall be elected annually, and shall include the president, secretary, and treasurer. 5. This organization shall hold its meetings annually at such a time and place as the executive committee may select. 6. All resolutions shall be referred to the executive committee before being debated in open session. The National Negro Business League, in session at Boston, recomends:— 1. That our people form local business leagues in all towns and cities of the country where the race is strong enough in number, and such organizations will best promote the interest of the race. 2. That these local leagues send delegates as far as possible, to the national organization, and keep in close touch during the year with the officers of the national organization. 3. That these local organizations hold meetings monthly as far as practicable. 4. That we strongly urge that everything possible be done in these local organizations to discourage complicated and useless parliamentary machinery, and that parliamentary and technical discussions be avoided as far as possible, with a view of concentrating time and strength on the real object of the organization. The morning session was made especially notable by the presence of His Excellency, Governor James B. Frazier and Mayor James M. Head, both of whom made addresses of welcome, and both of whom were especially cordial in endorsement of the purpose of the League. Booker T. Washington, as president of the organization, delivered his annual address, following the addresses of welcome. The sessions will continue for three days, concluding Friday evening with a banquet to be tendered by the local Negro Business League, the officers and members of which have had charge of all arrangements. The program is a varied and interesting one, and is confined entirely to representatives of the Negro people who have actually succeeded in the various business puruits about which they are to speak. Some of the subjects and speakers will be: "The Insurance Business," E. J. Young, Charlotte, N. C., and C. F. Johnson, Mobile, Ala.; "White Coat Manufacturing," H. Sanders, Indianapolis, Ind.; "Real Estate," Philip A. Payton, Jr., New York City, N., R. D. Littlejohn, Columbus, Miss., E. C. Brown, New Port News, Va.; "The Negro as a Factory Operative," J. E. Wiley, Dallas, Tex., "The Negro in Blacksmithing INDIANAPOLIS IND., SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1903. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CROSSING THE DELAWARE. and Wagon Building," E. A. Clay, Henderson, Ky., and E. E. Gibson, Nashville, Tenn.; "The Hotel Business," Edward Berry, Athens, O.; "Chiropody," Wm. Emmanuel, Chicago, Ill.; "The Negro in Pharmacy and as a Druggist," Thomas W. Patrick, M. D., Boston, Mass., A. Dejoie, Sr., New Orleans, La., and E. L. Harris, St. Louis, Mo.; "Opportunities Offered by Banking," J. N. Connor, Little, Rock, Ark. and J. N. Donoho, Pine Bluff, Ark. Other discussions will be on such subjects as "The Dry Goods Business," "The Advantage of Building and Loan Associations," "The Grocery Business," "The Jewelry Business," "The Boot and Shoe Business," "Laundering," "Cotton Merchandising," etc. The most interesting feature of the meeting of the League is a photographic exhibit of Negro men and their places of business, both inside and outside views. These afford notable evidence that the Negro is really making substantial progress. The exhibit covers nearly every state in the Union and is a warrant for the statement that the Negro is pushing rapidly forward in business pursuits. An observer at one of the meetings of this organizations wrote the following, which applies as well to the meeting being held here today:— "The spirit of the whole occasion was distinctly hopeful. Regarding material advancement as the basis of every other sort of progress, the convention listened eagerly to every account of Negroes, once poor, who had now built houses, bought land opened places of independent business and established solid bank accounts. Repeatedly it was pointed out that men born slaves had actually become rich; also that the total material progress of the Negro race had been only accomplished in the last thirty-five years—a happy argyur for the future. Such utterances called out tumultuous cheers, mingled with the shrill 'rebel ye'l of the southerners. Yet there was scarcely any tendency to indulge in racial self-laudation. More than once the speaker insisted that the commercial superiority of the white man must be frankly recognized and that the Negro must learn to copy the white man's methods. In general the convention depreciated the Negro's desire to flatter the Negro. Far from that, let us took the condition honestly and courageously in the face. Let us say the things that will help our people, whether those things are pleasant or otherwise. To be sure, a good many of those beneficial deliverances were sheer platitudes, but the Negro race is in need of platitudes. It is fortunately developing a reliant for plati, tudes. It has reached that stage for moral and intellectual evolution where it has come to realize the vital importance of plain, homespun, brown colored truths. It is laying its basis for its social philosophy by making sure of its axioms." The League is being well treated and cordially received on all sides by whites and blacks alike. The Nashville American has extended the following greeting: "Nashville is soon to have within her gates Negroes from New England, as well as the Golden Gate of San Francisco. From many portions of the broad environs of the Union they are coming here to tell what has been accomplished industrially for the uplifting and betterment of the race, and to plan for the further achievement by the Negro of that which is of use and value. "Surely it is the duty of the white man to vouchsafe encouragement to this conclave, holding the purpose and the object it does. It is meet that the movement should receive not alone commendation, but support. Its benefit is not to be computed in a moment. "Many of the members of this League, representatives of the intelligence and honesty of the race, and its higher ideas and better thoughts, successful most of them by frugality and perseverance, are examples to inspire emulation through pride in their brethren of the masses, or shame them into following after the precepts set. It is not an assembly for the discussion of the dead languages or a difficult algebraic equation, but a gathering of Negroes who have succeeded in honest labor, who come to improve themselves and give to their race the benefit of their experience. "We are not disposed to discuss the benefit or efficacy of higher education for the Negro. We do extend the hand of commendation to these Negroes who are succeeding in their industrial pursuits. More of such and the work house will be less crowded and there will be less of activity for the jury in the woods." Personal Brevities Cairo, Illinois, Special—Rev. Grayor, of Paducah, Ky., preached two sermons on last Sunday at the church of Our Saviour, and left for Washington, D. C., where he will speak. Rev. Grayor is an excellent speaker. A. Pullen and J. Ellis brought an excursion from Paducah last Sunday. A good number came and an enjoyable time was had. Music was furnished by Prof. Hilman's orchestra. Mr. A. R. Rogers is much improved, after an illness of four weeks. September 4th will be rally day at Anderson Chapel. Everybody invited, Mrs. Kelley is visiting in Carbondale, Ill. Richard Logan, Lewis Green, Henry Walker and Henry Nicholson, Lee Boyd, Sandy Alexander George Shelton, all of Paducah, were in the city last week on lodge business, Mr. T. Clarkson entertained them. Mrs. C. Boaze is away on a visit. Mrs. Hannah McCarry has gone to Wisconsin to spend the fall. Miss Rosa Freeman went on a trip south recently. Mrs. Carrie Hope is at home from a trip south. Miss Minnie Kelley is at the bedside of her father, James Smanks, in Locust street. Mr. D. Taylor has opened up a club room and dancing hall. Mr. W. D. Scott, of St. Louis is in the city. Mr. George Taylor is in St. Louis. Mrs. John Watson and family spent a few days in Hodgers' park during the last week. Miss B. Shadd and Mr. David Brown, of Columbus, Ky., were united in marriage last Sunday in this city. Mrs. Emma Ross is ill at this writing. Mr. W. A. Lock, who has been visiting in Atlantic City, N. J., will return home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Redman will leave soon for Mobile, Ala. Mrs. S. W. Moore visited Nigara Falls during last week. Mrs. Henrietta Duncan, of Metropolis City, Ill., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sam Bedford, of Twenty-fifth street. Mr. Charlie Anderson is on the sick list at his home. Twenty second street. Mrs Mattie Snearing is ill at her home, Division street. Mrs. S. Buckner, son and daughter, of New Orleans, are the guests of her sister and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, of Twenty-seventh street, who she has not seen for ten years. Weekly News Items. Hannibal, Mo., Special.-The Young Men's Business Association of this city has opened an ice cream parlor on Market st., for the benefit of our race. They carry a variety of fruits and candies, and has been in operation for a few weeks, enjoying a good patronage. Miss D. Lasson has returned to the city from Shellbina and Paris, Mo., where she has been for a week. Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Queen were out of the city this week, attending the grand session of U. B. of F's, which convened at Macon, Mo. The grand lodge of Masons convened at Richmond, Mo., this week. The Hannibal lodge of the order was represented by Prof. J. H. Pelham, Wm. Roberts, Milo Jackson, George Wing and Sherman Hamilton. Mrs. H. Purnell, of St Louis, is in the city, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Terry, Secession street Mrs. M. Purnell, Mrs. H. Roberson and Miss Ida Purnell are in the city. Misses L. Broch, M. Allen and S. Booker have returned home from Quincy, where they spent several days pleasantly Mrs. L. Howell passed through the city last Saturday morning, on her way to St. Louis. Mo. Everybody should pay up their Freeman bill when presented, and read more earnestly the good traits of our race which the Freeman contains. IN JUSTICE TO ALL AN EXAMPLE MADE OF MOWDIES THEIR CONDUCT DENOUNCED BY GOOD CITIZENS TO A MAN Others Who Were Promoters of The Dastardly Outrage-Further Information-Some who Should Suffer-Cowardice a Noticeable Feature. Boston, Mass., Special.—The colored people of Boston feel that they have won a great and far reaching victory in the direction of decency, law and order, in securing the conviction and punishment of three of the leaders, including Wm. Monroe Trotter, in the disorder at the recent meeting when Booker T. Washington spoke here. Trotter has been sentenced to spend 30 days in the work house. The ignorant waiter, who was filled with whiskey, and was carefully groomed to do the bidding of Trotter and the others, received a like sentence; and the man, Charles, was fined. It is very likely that Trotter's stay in the public jail will give him an opportunity to review his foolish life. From Harvard college to the goal—the distance is great, but Trotter has traveled it in short order. It is well known, however, by the colored people of Boston that the men who were sentenced were not the most guilty. Behind them and urging them on, it is currently reported, are George Forbes, A. H. Grimke and C. G. Morgan, who were not so brave as those who were arrested, but in the most cowardly manner stood in the dark, urging them on without showing their own hands. The most interesting and encouraging thing in connection with the whole matter is to note that almost unanimously the colored people of Boston condemn the riotous acts, and are determined to see the guilty ones punished. An example made in this case will have a good effect for a long time. Examination into the plot reveals the further information, practically reliable, that several women from the streets were hired, and drugged with whiskey, to go into the church and do the hissing. The colored people are especially incensed over the acts of these rowdies, because it is well known that while Mr. Washington has spoken many times recently in the white churches of Boston he has not been interrupted by Trotter, Forbes or any of their followers. They waited until they could get the opportunity to insult a colored audience, in a colored church, filled with colored ladies and gentlemen. Chvrch, Personal and Local News. Oklahoma City, O. K., Special—Camp meeting has closed and several of the converts have been baptized. Miss Mimes, who conducted the meeting is preparing to leave the city. A reception was given in her honor at the church Wednesday, the 12th. The cake walk, given by Shaw & Scott last week was a success. Mr. W. Brooks, of Hotel Lee, says he cannot do without The Freeman. Mrs. Estella Fields, of Perry, O. K., is visiting her sister, Miss F. Mahon, in East First street. Mrs. Cotral, of East Grand avenue, gave a pleasant party Tuesday evening, the 11th, in honor of her sister, Miss Elise Lewis, of Memphis, Tenn. Those present: Miss Canada, Mesdames Brady, Farmer, Toombs and sister, Misses Holmes, Lewis, Messrs. F. Brewer, G. Cunningham, Hudson, A. H. Kennedy, Rev. Turner, Rev. White and others. News Gathered. Logansport, Ind., Special. The remains of Mrs. Jane Allen arrived here from Kansas City, Kansas, last Tuesday, and was taken to the A. M. E. church, where the funeral was held. Rev. Pettiford officiated. Mother Allen leaves a husband, eight sons one daughter, several grand children and a host of friends to morn their loss. Mrs. Roberts and her two children, of Springfield, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carter, of Melbourne, avenue. Mrs. Daniels, of Chicago, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Allen, of Maine street. Mrs. T. Gentry is very ill at her home on West Main street. Her mother and two sisters are at her bedside. Mr. Andrews, of Lafayette, spent last Sunday in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Jones' Mrs. James Nicholson, of Indiana polis, has returned home, after having a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. A Carter. MEETING OF THE DEMAND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT | URCRS STRENUOUS MEANS To Suppress Lawlessness, as will be Show in the Following Let- ter, Written when Times were Ripe with Danger and the Reputation of a.Great State Lay in the Balance--Speaking of the Negro. In a letter, the publication of whic! was authorized Angust 9th, Presiden Roosevelt commends Governor Durbit of Indiana for the attitude he assume: recently respecting lynching during th Evansvilie, Ind., race trouble. ‘The President also embraces the op portunity to express his own views i reference to lynching and mob violence generally, pointing ont that mob vio jence is merely one form of anarchy ant that anaroby 1s the foreranner of tyran ny. The President vigorously urge that the penalty for that crime whict most frequently induces o resort tc lynching shall be applied swiftly anc surely, but by due provess of the courts go that it may be demonstrated “that the law is adequate to deal with crime by freeing it from every vestige of tech nicalitly and delay.” President Roosevelt says in his letter “Oyster Bay, N. Y., August 6.—My Dear Governor Darbin: Permit me to thank you asan American citizen fo1 the admirable way in which you have vindicated the majesty of the law by your recent action in reference to lynch: ing. I feel, my dear sir, that you have made all men your debtors who believe, as all far-seeing men must, that the well being, indeed, the very existence, of the republic depends upon that spirit of orderly liberty under the law which is as incompatible with mob violence as with any form of despotism. Of course, mob violence is simply one form of an- arcny, and anarchy {s now, as it always has been, the handmaiden and forerun- ner of tyranny. “T feel that you have not only reflect- ed honor upon the State, which, for ite good fortune has you as its chief execu- tive, but upon the whole Nation. I¢ is incumbent upon every man thronghont this country, not only to hold up your hands ia the course you have been fol- lowing, bat to show his realizstion that the matter is one of vital concern to ‘us all. “All thonghtfal men must feel the gravest alarm over the growth of lynch- ings in this country, and especially over the peculiarly hideous forms so often taken by mob violence when colored men are the victims—on which occa- sions the mob seems to lay most weight, not on the crime, but on the color of the criminal. In a certain proportion of these cases the man lynched has been guilty of a crime horrible beyond de- soription; a orlme so horrible that as far as he himself is concerned he has forfeited the right to any kind of sym- Dathy whatsoever. ‘ne feeling of all good citizens that such a hideous crime shall not be hide- ously punished by mob violence is due, not in the least to sympathy tor the criminal, but to a very lively sense of the train of dreadfal consequences which follow the course taken by the mob in exacting inhuman vengeance for an in- human wrong. “In sach cases, moreover, it is well to remember that the criminal not merely sins against humanity in inex pliable and unpardonable fashion, bat sins particularly against his own race and does them a wrong far greater than any white man can possibly do them. Therefore, in such cases the colored peo- ple thronghont the land should in every possible way show their belief that they, more thaa all others in the community, are horrified at the commiseion of such a crime and are peculiarly concerned in taking every possible measure to pre- vent its recurrence and to bring the criminal to immediate justice. “The slightest lack of vigor elther in denunciation of the crime or in bring: ing the criminal to justice is itself un- pardonable. EXPEDITION IS BRGED. “Moreover, every effort should be made under the law to expedite the pro- ceedings of justice in the case of such an awfal crime. But it cannot be neo: essary in order to accomplish this to de- prive any citizen of those fandamental rights to be heard in his own defense which are so dear to us all and which ile at the root of our liberty. “It certainly onght to be possible by the proper administration of the laws to seoare swift vengeance upon the criminal; and the best and immediate efforts of all legislators. jadges and cit. izens should be addressed to securing such reforms in our legal proceaure a: 40 leave no vestige of excuse for thos ——— can now double their money selling the Orig- inal Ozonized Ox Mar- row. It straightens Kinky or Curly hair. Write for fall particulars to O O. M. Co., Agent’s dept., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. ree Don't Buy Glasses of a Man {oeeuen your money “Jithe does not give yous cor Feet ft Nou are’ foo! i pong, Get our metnode and ice uetore DR. J. H, BOYER, 21 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Ind, —_————— POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, Eo ee VOTE FOR Thomas C. Whallon Republican candidate for Judge of Police Court. Election Tuesday, Oct, 13. Goprks Bueciion Senet s Ofe Hh se VOTE FOR Themas J. Yount Republican candidate ior City Clerk. Eleo- ion October 15 eB NUNE AD ST eu nn VOTE FOR Chas A. Book walter Republican candidate for Mayor. Election Tuesday, Oct. 13. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. misguided men who undertake to reay vengeance throngh violent methods, “Men who have been guilty of a crim like rape or murder should be visitec with swift and certain punishment, anc the just effort made by the courts t protect them in their rights should an der no clroumstances be perverted Int permitting any more tecl 7, avert or delay their punishment. Th substantial rights of the prisoner to 1 fatr trial must, of course be gasrantoc as you have so justly iusisted that thes should be. “But, subject to this guarantee, th law must work swiftly and surely, and all the agents of the law should realtz: the wrong they do when they permi juatice to be delayed or thwarted fo: Yechnical or insufficient reasons. We must show that the law is adequate tc deal with orime by freeing it from every vestige of technicality and delay. “Bat the tallest recognition of the horror of the crime and the most com plete lack of sympathy with the erlm!- nal cannot in the least diminish our horror at the way in which it bas be- come customary to avenge these crimes and at the consequences that are already proceeding therefrom, It fe, of course, inevitable that where vengeance is tak. en by 4 mob it should frequently light on innocent people; and the wrong done in such a case to the individual {s one for which there 1s no remedy. “But even where the real criminal is reached, the wrong done by the mob to the community iteclf is well nigh as great. Especially is this true where the lynching 1s accomplished with tor- ture. There are certain hideous sights which when once seen can never be wholly erased from the mental retina The mere fact of having seen them im- plies degradation. “Ms a thousand fold stronger when instead of merely seeing the deed, the man has participated in it. Whoever, in any part of our country, has ever taken part in lawlesely putting to death ‘a orlminal by the dreadful torture of fire must forever after have the awfal spectacle of his own handiwork seared into his brain and soul. He can never again be the same man. “This matter of lynching would be a terrible thing even if {t stopped with the Jynching of men guilty of the inbu- man and hideous orime of rape; but as a matter of fact, lawlessness of this type never does stop and never can stop jnsuch fashion. Every violent man in ‘the community {s encouraged by every ‘case of lynching in which the lynchers fo unpunished to himeelf take the law into his own hands whenever it sults his own convenience. “In the same way the use of torture by the mob in certain cases is sure to spread until it s applied more or lees in discriminately in other cases. ‘The apirit of lawlessness grows with what it feeds on, and when mobs with im- unity lynch criminals for one crime, they are certain to begin to lynch real or alleged criminals for other causes. “In the recent cases of lynching, over three-fourths were not for rape at all, but for murder, attempted murder and even less heinous offenses. Moreover, the history of these recent cases shows the awfal fact that when the minds of ‘men are habituated to the use of tor- ture by lawless bodies to avenge crimes of @ peculiarly revolting description, other lawless bodies will use torture in caer to punish crimes of an ordinary pe: “Surely no patriot can fail to see the fearful bratalization and debaeement which the Indulgence of such a spirit and such practices inevitably portend. Surely all public men, all writers for the daily press, all clergymen, all teachers, allwho inany way have a right to address the publio, shonld with every energy unite to denounce such crimes and to support those engaged in putting them down “‘As @ people we claim the right to speak with peculiar emphasis for free- dom and for fatr treatment of all men without regard to differences of race, fortune, creed or color. We forfelt the right soto speak when we commit or condone such orimes as these of which I speak. “The nation, like the individual, can not commit a crime with impnnity. I we are guilty of lawleesness and bru- tal violence, whether our guilt consists in active participation therein or in mere connivance and encouragement, we shall assuredly enffer Inter on be- ‘cause of what we have done. “The corner stone of this republic as of all free gover ment, is respect fo and obedience to thelaw. Where we permit the law to be defiled or evaded whether by rich man,poor man, by black man or white, we are by just so muot weakening the bonds of our ctvilizatirr and inereasing the chances of its over tnrow, and of the substitution there for of @ system in which there shall b violent alternations of anarchy an tyranny. Sincerely yours, ‘THEODORE ROOSEVELT.’ LEGAL ADVICE ‘The immense progress and rapid de velopment of the past decade with the {ntendant increase in population and complexity of business and social affair: have revolutionized methods of business and modes of living. Even the time honored professions of the law and of medicine have not escaped the spirit of the day and everywhere we see memLers ‘of the professions adopting approved business methods in the manner of con- duoting their cffives and in attending ‘to the exacting demands made upon them. The modern law office ts a pat- tern of neatness and adaptibility with ite score of clerks and stenographer and the finely furnished offices of the mem- bers of. the firm, each one of whom is a tried specialist devoting his time ex- clusively to some particular branch of the firm's business. The needs of the world require the delicate skill and quick and eure deolsion of the specialist. He is the pro- duot of s complex civilization and a8 the field of his accomplishment is nar- row so must the field of his operation be broad and ‘extend through all those classes and conditions of society that demand the high degree of skill he 1s able to furnish, ‘The Freeman beleives that the Inter- national Correspondence System of Le- gal advice whose announcement ap- pears in the pages of this journal is the result of that beneficent spirit of pro- gress that is alive in the profession of the law. It is an organization of lawyers who have been compelled to specialize in some particular branch of the law because of the present ex- acting demands of society. The Inter- nationai Correspondence System of Le- gal Advice was evolved by the brains of these men for the purpose of filling 8 real want in the business and social world. There are times in the experi- ence off every man when he requires legal advice quickly from a trustworthy source in accordance with which he may shape his conduct and mature his plans without fear of their ultimately mis-carrying because he has been adyis- ed wrongly in thestart. Poor legal advice is a dangerous thing. ‘The erro- rs of attorneys in advising their clients are responsible for three fourths of the law suits thet fill the courts. The Freeman belelves that the or- ganization of the Internatiogal Corres- pondence System of Legal Advice back- ed as it is by men of undoubted ability, learning and high motives, will not only be of greatservice to the layman in need of advice but also to the general practising attorney who wishes to seek enlightenment in regard to questions arising out side the pale of his experience or desires information concerningithe laws of foreign states and countries. The International Correspondence System of Legal Advice marks an epoch in the development of the legal pro- fesaion, It places before every one the knowledge, brains and experience of skilled specialists in the law that would otherwige be available to butafew. It fills a want in the social and business world and because it is backed by men of high purpose and ability the Editor takes a personal pleasure in recommend- ing it to the patrons of this paper and belives that a free use of its facilities will be extremely beneficial to those in need of the advice of good lawyers. Church Improvement. Hot Springs, Ark., Special —Rev. P H. Lewis, with the able assistance of his congregation, is having a great deal of improvements put on Mt. Canaan Baptiet church. Messrs. J. C. Ganter and Lewis Williams are late subscribers to The Freeman. The Majestic Hotel, a new and up-to-date four story brick hotel, with all the modern conveninoes, such as telephone service, hot and cold water for all the rooms, with ample accomodation for over 500 guests, ander the able management of Mr. George L. Smith, is doing a thriving summer busi: ness. The dining room department, with Mr. T. W. Hawthorne, of Boston, Mass., as head-waiter, and a select crew of walters, is giving the best of satis- faction. The following are the names of the waiters: Messers. H. F. Foster, second walter; Tom Hopkine, captain of watch; W. 8. Patman, S.A Whit- low, J. O Taylor. E. W. Barron, W. O. Fletcher, Lewis Williams, Peter Welle, B. Coleman. Don Rodgers, A. F. Bas- kins, Arthur and William Sanford, 8S. L Smith, Geo Fairchield, A. Warfford, Will Austin and Albert Jones. Gacuantuns ottke Than. Ohteago, Lil , Spectal.—Mi-s Elizabeth A. Ross of Montgomery, Ala , who wa: one of the 1903 graduates of that nob institution, Fisk University, is visltin, Mrs. Ella Darling and Mrs. Nannie Tillman, 4842 Dearborn street. Mics Verra Roberts, a charming and highly esteemed young lady from Memphi: ‘Tenn , ts in the city Visiting friends 8: 538 W. 56ch street, Miss Mary Hall, one of the snocessfal teachers of Mem: phis, Tenn.,an accomplished and bigh- jy educated lady. who has been visiting Mrs Neunte Tillman and Mrs Ella Darling, 4842 Dearborn street, has re: turned home with a short stop over at St. Louls, Mo. Mrs. Jennie Raymore 2536 Wabash avenue, 1s on the sick list. ‘Mrs. Ida Jordan, of Little Rook, Ark fs visitiug Mrs. Perkins, of Thirtieth and State streets: Mr. Edward Waab- ington, of Denver, Colo., is in the city entertaining. Mr. Washington ha: charge of one of the finest library coaches the Illinois Central railroad has and runs from Chicago to New Orleans You can always find him a jolly, good fellow. Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason, th great Indy evangelist from Hannibal, Mo., is doing grand work in our wicke: city. The oaly regret that she is not ¢ resident of our city. Don’t forget t subscribe for The Freeman. Mr. P. B Ross Hendrix, of 144 W 45th Place will take your subscription. Rey P. B Shorts, of Hot Springs, Ark., 1s expect ed in the city shortly ‘and will be th guest of his father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Berry. In al probabilites he will be accompante by Master Thecdore. Mr. Shorts is 0 the C M.E. Conference, and is a ver} able speaker. ‘Magnificent arrangements are beins made for the grand excursion to Nash ville, Tenn., to the National Near Business Men's League A C Howard of tae Howard Shoe Polish, will run special train from here, also the N. B ‘M_League of this city. Rev. Mra Lena Mason will lecture on the “Race Problem” August 17h at Grace A. M. E. church, 49th and Dear born streets. There will also be a grand parbecue given py said church August 15th. Rey. Jessie Woods is their suc- cessful pastor. ‘ ‘Rev. J. W. Robinson of St. Mark's church will ron a trolley party, Satur- day, August 15th, to Harvey, Ill, Thishteen Brevities. Jackson, Mich., Special.—Mr, Frack Mitchell left for Chicago Friday. Mr. John Wesley, of Battle Creek, spev' Sunday in Jackson. Mr. and Mrs, Bow: eer, of Hudson, were the guests of Mrs Eva Johnson Sunday. Mr. Andrew ‘Williams passed through the city Sun day, en route to Detroit and Pat-in-Bay. ‘Miss Watson, of Detroit, visited Miss Eva Johnson Sunday. ‘Misses Minnie Johnson, Minnie Car. ter and Bertha Harrison left Tueeday for Adrian, where they will spend s week or two. The reception given ix honor of the delegates of the True Re formers was an epjoyable affair, Mr ‘William Simpson and danghter, Irene, are in the city ou business, Mre. Petii ford and grand daughter, Mrs. Love, of ‘Ypellant!, were the guests of Rev. and ‘Mrs. Collins. Mr. H. P. Brown and ‘Miss Eva Johnson left Tuesday for Battle Creek. Anyone wishing The Freeman please call at 120 Michigan ave, Brown é& Johnson’s restaurant, o1 216 E, Franklin street. ‘Weekly Budget of News. Logansport, Ind., Special.—Mrs. J. Nicholson, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carter, of Mel- borne avenue. Rey. Bundy passed through the city last Friday, en route home from Marion. Rey. Taylor is out of the clty for a while. Mrs, A. Ash- worth, of Terre Haute, was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. L. G. Brooks, She was en route home from Marion, where she attended the meet. ing the District Grand Household of Ruth. Mrs. P. 8, Easterly, who has been sick for some time is improved. Mrs. E. Winslow spent last Sunday in the country, the guest of her daughter. The Sewing Circle met at the home of ‘Mrs. N.S. Banks last Wednesday. Af. ter transacting business luncheon was served. All are pained to hear of the death of Grandma Allen at Kansas City. The family have our sympathy. 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Price Reasonable Steam Heat, Electric Ligtt Bells, Baths and Speaking Tubes in connection with every room. BILLIARD AND POOL IN ANNEX 171, 173 and 175 Twenty - First St. Chicago, Ill. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. HOTEL DE MOORE AND RF & SAMPLE ROOM & THE WAITER In discussing in his book on lords' he alludes to the pro- colored guests in hotels and says "Thanks to the good sense colored people the law has trou but little. I asked Boldt if man ed folks patronized the Waldo he said he had only seen two in taurant, and when they glanced prices on the bill of fare they bot ed white. The Bible says the cannot change his spots nor the FOR THE W BILLBOARD IS TABLE WAITING A PROFESSION? MR. EDITOR:—Allow me space in your valuable paper to endeavor to prove the affirmative of the interrogatory. As the old adage goes, "Chairty begins at home," I deem it proper to first speak of the affair as it is in the dining department in which I am now employed. I emphatically state that the art of waiting is unireligiously insisted upon, and more successfully executed than in many first class American and European dining departments throughout the United States. I do not mean to say that we are superior in every respect, but claim the equal of any. This degree has been attained only through the incessant efforts of the veteran who has been in charge of the dining department of Hotel Anderson for many years, Mr. John G. Gilbert, and the application of the many little things which go to make up a polished waiter which has come under my observation here and other places has led me to believe that waiting is a profession. Every man of business tact will agree with me when I say that the maneuvering in a well disciplined dining room presents a pleasing spectacle. When the head waiter signals his men to line-up for inspection each individual appearing on the scene in a neat fitting and clean uniform bespeaks the same discipline as that which governs the rank and file of proved cadets. When asked to take their respective stations the order is obeyed with as much dignity as one could imagine, and when called upon to serve a guest it is remarkable to notice the correct way in which they go about it. Standing gracefully to the left of guests taking their orders and in serving the same. I wish to call readers attention to the easy, graceful and correct position a well trained waiter will assume in rendering what is known to the profession as "absolute left-hand service." When conveying an article of food from side-stand to table kindly note that he holds the article in the right hand, the artist stands facing left shoulder of guest, thus leaving left hand free to place food in proper position, which gives him a decided advantage over the "would-be-waiter," who backs himself up to a lady or gentleman in an awkward manner with both hands full of dishes, evidently having no knowledge of the use of a service tray, thus making the service repulsive. Of course any third-class waiter knows that you pass to the right in serving such as tea, coffee, milk or chocolate, but, on the other hand, would fall to see the propriety in first passing to the left of honored guest. When serving mixed drinks prepared at the bar, leave same on service tray to be removed only by each individual. Our business, like other things that advance with the times, has developed THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MOREN PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISIES COMBINED One-pound Box 25 cts, at Druggists and Dealers. into a net work of technicality. And I claim that to become a proficient "all around" waiter requires as much study and experience as that of the exalted art of phrenology, because there is no other man in a better position to study human nature, and what's more we do not have "to feel of your head nor look into your hand" to diagonose your case, for we are well versed in physilognomy. I will admit that our business has long been looked upon as naught, but it has been well said that "The day of Uncle Tom's Cabin has passed" and we have immerged from the shadow to the sunshine that lies beyond. And, through the many efforts of the more thoughtful class of colored waiters have succeeded in receiving such compliments as will help to lift us to the goal of our vocation despite opposition. Let us see if we can blend our calling into other arts. Permit me to pull back the curtain of the banquet hall, there we find standing out before our ardent gaze many evergreens plucked from the tropical clime, which seem to bow their proud head to welcome the populace of fashion grand. The hall, shining with a thousand lights and the anthem of "Liberty" ring out on the sweet zephyr, I fancy it steals gently up and kisses the beautiful decoration—a la fresco. Then we behold the spotless linen, upon whose bosom all the delicacies of the season will intermingle with countless flowers and smiling ferns. Amid the splendor bright they all cast a wishful eye towards the culinary department ere the "knights of the tray" appear on the scene. These heartily welcomed artists "break the news to mother." First introducing: Canape, oysters, consomme, fish, entree, sherbit, roast and salad. Always pass salt wafers with salad of a "meaty" substance. When we reach the "here-after" part anything in the nature of pudding comes first, finishing up with dema tase (as to sex) If ladies pass chewing gum, if gentlemen pass Havanas. Much can be said about wines but I will only mention the most popular used in the United States for such occasions: White wine first, saturne; Amontellado, sherry; Ceateau Pontet Canet, claret; G. H. Mumm Extra Dry, champagne; Hennessy O. P. Brandy, cognac. According to French custom port wine is best with pastry. Those are mentioned in correct order in conjunction with their class, and any waiter of Hotel Anderson fame can show you the art of connecting them with a course dinner. Allow me to state here the reason why we always pour a few drops into host's glass before proceeding to serve party: In ancient times they used wine to poison any individual one wished to be disposed off. In order to avoid this depravity they adopted the plan of taking the first drink before offering it to another, hence the phrase "I'll drink off the poison." As I have previously stated that we have received some compliments, allow me to present to you Mr. John T. Gilbert, a man second to none in his line. To demonstrate this fact it will be remembered that this is the second season the Colonial hotel, which is situated at Burt's lake, in the Northern peninsular of Michigan, is owned and operated by a company of white gentleman of this city, is under the direction of Mr. Gilbert. He enjoys the honor and privilege of hiring all the employees, both black and white. The fact that he has secured first-class wages and transportation each way surpass the efforts of many filling the position as head waiter. Pittsburg is gaining ground at every stride in the hotel arena. Hotel Lincoln has again put in colored watters, after experimenting with our white brother. The management came to the conclusion that we are "the people." Hotel Newell has followed suit, and, according to rumor, several other first-class hotels are contemplating the same. The poet tells us that "success comes when least expected." But we cannot, like the Chinese, expect to win great battles by turning a hand-spring in mid air. Moses told the children of Israel to stand still and see the salvation of God. Then where is our Moses? Yours truly. CHARLES P. ROBINSON. Pittsburg, Penn. Second waiter Hotel Anderson. Simeon Ford, the proprietor of the Grand Union Hotel, New York, has written a book bearing the title, "A Few Remarks." He ascribes his success in the hotel business to the experience he gained when a boy boarder at a village hotel in Connecticut. "Whenever a knotty question of hotel ethics presents itself to me," he says, "I try and decide what my old landlord would have done, and then I do just opposite." In discussing in his book on "Landlords" he alludes to the problem of colored guests in hotels and says: "Thanks to the good sense of the colored people the law has troubled us but little. I asked Boldt if many colored folks patronized the Waldorf, and he said he had only seen two in his restaurant, and when they glanced at the prices on the bill of fare they both turned white. The Bible says the leopard cannot change his spots nor the Ethiopian his skin, but when that statement was made The Waldorf wasn't opened. The Waldorf can knock the spots out of anything, and I presume they would skin an Ethiopian as quick as they would a white man." ze Winner. Mr. Editor—I received your letter and the watch. My reason for not answering sooner—it being a matter of serious importance—not having sufficient time. I will herein briefly state that you have distinguished yourself from most business men, especially those who are offering prizes and are prepaid. The watch received is one far superior to my expectations. I am now ready to inform the public that The Freeman will do all it says and more besides. Allow me to further state that had I failed in being the successful contestant and received no prize at all, I am sure I should have been no less interested in your most valuable paper, as I can see its mission and its work for our people, especially in the hotel fraternity; and, indeed, I believe that our future redemption depends upon the personal interest you have taken in us, for if you shall cease to advocate our cause then the voice of the United States colored waiter sinks into oblivion. Wishing you success in the work I am yours for the race. Headwaiter Brunswick Hotel. Unntown, Pa. A Smoker. The Indianapolis Colored Waiters' Union held a smoker at the Planet Hotel, last Wednesday evening, which was participated in by fifty members of the local union and a few invited friends. Addresses were made by Messrs. Gold and Smith of white unions, who showed to the waiters the advantage of Unionism and tried to impress upon them that employers should not be allowed to fix the scale of wages. The affair was presided over by Dover Yocum, acting president of the Waiters' Union. The efforts of both speakers was to show that the waiter must elevate his calling to the level of other trades in order to command respectable and living wages. "Tips" were unfavorably considered, and it was the consensus of opinion that wages should be increased and "tips" refused. Notes from French Lick Springs, Ind. Mr. James Loving, who has for the last seven months worked at French Lick as sidewaiter, has accepted the position of second waiter at West Baden Hotel. Mr. Loving is an experienced waiter. For three years he was second waiter at Gait House, Louisville, Ky. Mr. B. F. Johnson, our genial and hospitable headwaiter, is taking a great interest in the building of the A, M. E. church. He has raised a nice collection among his men. Mr. Charles Love, our barber, has been on the sick list for several days. Mr. Dick Morton died suddenly at West Baden, Sunday morning. The deceased leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. The remains were taken to Russellville, Ky., for burial. Mrs. Charles Payton has returned to her home in Louisville, Ky., after a few weeks' visit. Colored Bell Boys. On Saturday, August 1st, the management of the Grand Hotel, Indianapolis, replaced its crew of white bell boys with colored, having secured the services of Mr. Lester Alexander, formerly head bellman of the Tampa Bay Hotel, Tampa, Fla., but more recently of French Lick Springs, Mr. Alexander comes well recommended, and has grathered about him a number of experienced bellmen, among whom are the following: Joseph Clemmons, Graham West, Arthur Mason, Lonnie Bullock, Henry Clemmons, George Battle, Walter Andrews, Samuel Raybon and Carl Rogers. If neatness, promptness and amiability count for anything the Grand will be able to give better service than any hotel in the city. The Tate Springs hotel. Tate Springs, Tenn., boasts of its culinary department as being one of the finest, if not the best, in the South. Ed T. Thornton, formerly of Birmingham, Ala., is chef cook and is assisted by the following: Bruce Irwin, second cook. James Ledbetter. Robert Osborne. Mr. A. A. Warren is head baker, and has a reputation worthy of his calling. He is assisted by Henry H. Gibson and Jerry Boswell. The entire crew at Tate Springs read The Freeman. Notes from Houston, Texas. Capt. Tanner and his corps of waiters are succeeding admirably at the Burnett. Mr. Brown, headwaiter at the Briston. [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance,] HEADWITERS. F. P. Thompson, Hotel Champlain, Clinton county, N. Y. T. H. Faughn, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utah. is giving satisfaction. The Waiters' Association will open an up-to-date restaurant on Milan street. The Oriental is the name of the first class colored hotel recently opened here. George Sander, second waiter at the Rice hotel, has resigned his position. In a recent issue we made an error in speaking of the crew at the West House, Minneapolis, Minn. Samuel Crawford has the honor of being the first and only colored headwaiter that has had charge of this hostelry. J. W. Scott is his able second, and they are assisted by Cooper Lewis and Howard Willard, captains in the American room and by Al Meredith, captain of cafe. The bell staff of the Fort Griswold hotel. New London, Conn., is as follows: J. D. Saunders, head bellman. First Watch—Geo. C. Scarlett, capt.; M. C. Jackson, F. Allen, Chas. Christ- tian. Second Watch—M. M. Sanders, capt.; W. F. Crocker, Charles Roberts, Earl Bynum, A. S. Wilson. Change of Date In our last issue we made a wrong announcement of the annual meeting of the Head and Second Walters' National Benefit Association. The annual meeting will be held this year at Atlantic City, N. J., October 18, 14, 15, 16. W. Alonzo Looke, headwaiter at the Halliday, Cairo, Ill., returned this week from his vacation, which was spent in Atlantic City, N. J. Mr. Redman, who had charge of the dining room during his absence, has left on his vacation, spending it at Mobile, Ala. The colored waiters recently employed at the Washington Hotel, Portsmouth, Ohio, have been discharged and girls again substituted. MARY BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM and MIDDLE school students, can be consulted on affairs of Life, Business, Love and Marriage a speciality. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrangements from your life. 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President Roosevelt, in delivering an address before a religious gathering at Oyster Bay, last Sunday, proved to be a preacher of no mean ability. He spoke on "Decency of Speech and Conduct," and among his many excellent sayings was the following: "I ask you to remember that you can not retain your self respect if you are loose and foul of tongue." Owing to the occasion of the President's speech the comment following may not be entirely fitting; but, losing sight of the occasion, keeping in mind the expression only, it affords an excellent opportunity to present the subject to our people for consideration. In doing so it does not mean that they alone are sinners, and the chances are that the President did not have them in mind. It was simply one of those general result shots that does such unconscious effective execution. Far too many of us feel that we have not done a thing, by way of illustrating our conversation, until we have incorporated several "yards" of filthy expressions. The habit is not confined to what we so readily term "our" lower classes, for many of "our" lower classes are not given to any such a thing, but many of our "uplab" people, and, of course, men generally, descend to the language of the slums, and then have the assurance to feel aggrieved because they are not considered gentleman by all. Of course it is more prevalent among the unlearned, but, as before stated, not confined to them. Foul speech is never necessary; it never enhances the conversation; it may provoke a smile for the time being, but on the morrow, when calm, sober thought sets in, the man that has thus indulged himself, suffers in the estimation of his hearers; his ribaldry and vulgarity will stand out in the clear, "thine accusers"—the good, truly intered with the bones, the evil living after it. It seems to us that it would be far better to live in the minds of men ever, although shining with a duller glow, rather than as a phosphorescent light, bright but cold, insensible, evanescent; or as a mackerel flung upon the beach, and in a few hours to stink. Many heads of families make ugly expressions before their children and then expect them to go out clean, unknowing and sweet. The outer contact will be a sufficient demonstrator of the vile without making it the expected in the homes. The parent should be quite as willing in spirit to cut off its right arm as to utter, knowingly, one vile expression before the child. The child should be horrified to know that the parent is anything else but absolutely above reproach. This respect for our own will beget it for others and thus the world of mankind would be uplifted by the respect paid the child by the parent. The notion may suggest hypocrisy, but it does not so necessarily follow; it is no more than care and discrimination which finally become a habit. The women folk are none too careful if they have a story to tell, which very often is not considered a story unless it is carmine with the suggestive; seeming to feel that it is not worth telling otherwise. Many of these same persons would pretend to be insulted if their very suggestive stories led up to the unexpected on the part of the listeners, when men. They are often unconscious THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. slinners, who do not know that the suggestive should be persistently avoided instead of being persistently pursued. Decent language and conduct does not mean a holy condition as so many are apt to think—the running to the other extreme; it simply means a life careful in its conduct before a critical world that has laid down some regulations—established conventional rules—laws by mutual agreement—consent, and by which covenanters will guage all commers, or fit them like Athen's old tyrant, Pisistratus, to his iron bed of certain length which all must fit or be made to fit. That spirit obtains in these modern times, concerning the conventionalities, anent the petite morales which we too often count as unworthy of attention. It is by what proceeds out of the mouth that man is judged and held accountable, notwithstanding the doctrine of Tolstol, that the sinning of the inner man is to be reckoned with. The God of Universe will look after that, but conformity to the unwritten laws of society as to man's outer demonstrations will save to the State and nation and race, while the church pilots the route to the eternal home of man. THE NEGRO IN POLITICS Already the attempt to drive the Negro out of politics in Virginia is yielding abundant fruit for the good of the Negro. Instead of losing all his time ebasing the shadow while some one else held the substance, the Negro is now bending his energy to get education and accumulate property. Mary of those who left their all to follow the fortune of politics have, since they have had time to consider how little there is in the game for them, turned their faces to the rising sun and gone forth to carve out a future in the things which will do them more good, and will stand by them through as the changing scenes of life—The Star, Newport News, Va. The statement that the attempt to drive the Negroes out of politics certainly does not sound very well in the face of known facts They were invigilied into politics long before they knew its significance, and by those who would now drive them out as though they were no more than a pack of sheep. The Star, perhaps, in its comment is too sweeping in the approval of the effort; the conclusion is all right, if it is all right. We have all along insisted that the Negroes have been too active in politics, active to their hurt, active when there was no cause for activity whatever; they were of one party as they now are, practically. But they were pulled and hauled this way and that way by factions until they, like fonded children, begun to surmise their importance and acted accordingly. A reaction came which is the laggard accompaniment of all intense, strenuous movements — the law of adjustment which is a rigid enactment out of the heap of philosophy which talks in certain tones. We, ourselves, have no right in toto to repudiate any part of that vast scheme for the black man's redemption, wrought out of the rough of the country's political metallurgy. Political franchise is the essence of a free people's government and especially a Republic of the latter day notions. To exercise it with caution is the thing. The Negro has been too demonstrative all along; it is a trait which shows up to his hurt in politics, the tenderest spot in the economies of governed countries. The elective franchise has always been jealousy guarded in countries of the past, and, as shown in the past history of several of the existing countries. This sacredness was not taught Negroes, nor to many white men, who are also debanchers of the ballot. But the Negroes en masse, so to speak, were taught to view the ballot as their peculiar opportunity, and now comes the boomerang As our country is constituted the elective franchise is essential to political respectability, and upon which hangs civil respectability and the laws' protection. The advice to eschew politics, in its more rustling form, as it has been known, is right and proper for reason here made known and others, but to resolute out from under the protection of the elective franchise is an invitation to a political desert which, when once obtained universally, there can be no retrieving. What has been lost to the Negroes through fraud and deception is not lost in reality; even the pretender to the throne had some rights and was paid more consideration than him who basely fled it all. The loss is protested and is ever a right, if ever spiritually suspended in 'mid air—and "right is right since God is God," eto. "Truth crushed to the earth will rise again," so it is said, although too often on foot while error speeds forth on horseback. To be plainer, our position is, that Negroes should simply go to the polls and exercise the functions guaranteed by the United States government when not mulcted out of them by hair-spring constitutions now known to exist in divers parts. The noisy, "bossy darky" who is willing to fight at the drop of the hat in election times because he feels to belong to "de Republican party" should be relegated to the rear that decent men be given a chance, who, perhaps, do not appear so officious and "helpful," but in reality contribute to the welfare of all under the trying conditions. If these and other reforms be made we will not hear so much of the rape of the ballot. WANTED TO BE A G. A. R. MAN. Wanted to be a member of the Grand Army of the Republic was the life-long wish of John Francis, colored, of this city, who died this week. He enlisted in the army in 1866, which time, of course, was after the war by a year or so. He could never understand what a vast difference a little difference sometimes makes. Comrade Francis, by courtesy, continually knocked at the door of the colored men's post, but he was doomed ever to disappointment. He asked as a final favor that he be buried under the rites and ceremonies of the order, where he stood just without the pale, which request was graciously granted by the remnant of the tottering black men, who make the colored men's army post of Indianapolis. It was in their heart to honor Francis with membership, but the road is not royal to membership there; it's through blood and thunder which came at an appointed time—between '61 and '65—and John Francis was not there; he was just outside of the breast works. Anent the old soldiers; they do not always count way up in the estimation of men, especially when mustered out, but their order, the G. A. R., is founded as no other organization—no mythology and mock ceremonies for the noviate, but baptized in fire, initiated in hell itself, so to speak; its no wonder they tramp to California, to Washington, to Indianapolis, to the furtherest confines of this Republic, which they cemented together with their blood and tears. Joined together by God; let no man rent asunder. And may they journey until the last day and to the last man, like Napoleon's old guard, time decimated, but love enhanced, and veneration fills the breach. John Francis, to your order of spirit is owing the salvation of this country, holding 'its better to stand on the door steps of the Union than reign king of anarchism. Your wounded honor is now healed by the common grave, the leveller of all distinction. Mr. Edward H. Carey, a graduate of Tuskegee, has been made superintendent of all the colored schools in Glynn county, Ga. It is considerrd quite a distinction. Since mixing of the races is out of the question, it is just as well recognize colored men by giving them these responsible positions of supervision. The silly cry against the thing is about died out, and which cry owed its usty longevity here in the North more to jealousy than to the hope of down ri ht good. The Georgia prison authorities have gone so far as to whip a white woman, and now the governor and legislature are going to the bottom of the business. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, goes the old saw. The farm system will get a much needed string wherein the colored prisoners who suffer most will, in all likelihood, be liberated with others from this new slavery and death. The President's letter to Governor Durbin on lynching has brought forth "Amens" from the Negro press. Mr. Roosevelt has written himself down big in the hearts of the colored people, and why not humanity? He has spoken for simple justice for man, man without reservation. 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We have a representative in every county seat in the Union. Address all Correspondence DELOS A. ALIG BUSINESS MANAGER 1121-1127 Law Building, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. No one will object to Mr. Trotter of Boston opposing Mr. Washington's theory by argument and reasoning if he has a stock on hand, but we are all opposed to vituperation, vilification and venomous cartooning, all of which should be reserved for other causes. Freedom of thought is not license to berate because it is possible. Drs. Henry W. and Sumner A. Furniss and Mr. Geo L. Knox are in Nashville, Tenn., attending the National Negro Business Men's League. Dr. Henry W. Furniss is the U. S. Consul to Bahia, Brazil, S. A.. but who is now home on a sixty day vacation. The erudite, Mr. Edward Morris of Chicago, says that Mr. Washington is responsible for the recent lynching. Who is responsible for the "unrecent" ones? Nothing much in the two hundred or more colored exchanges coming to this office this week except editorials in commendation of Roosevelt and Durbin. The Cyclorama building, which were, is now piled up along side the fence as old brick and debris. How the mighty hath fallen. And may it not now be recorded; lynching shot to death by Roosevelt and Durbin? Roosevelt and Durbin; by the way, good names to conjure with. And so Mr. Itz thinks e's hit. The recent destruction in Jamaica, West Indies, by hurricane has caused widespread suffering among the people, many of whom are colored. We append the following letter, which speaks for itself: Mr. Editor—Please solidify aid through your columns for the sufferers of the recent hurricane in Jamaica, West Indies. The cablegram says: "Towns and villages have been wiped out. Thousands are destitute. The misery of women and children is indescribable." The appeal for assistance is earnest and honest and should be met with a hearty response. 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Gloversville, 28. Utica, 26. Watertown, 27. Ogdenburg, 28. Oswego, 29. WILLIAMS WALKER "In DAHOMOR" Co.-Boston, Eng. indefinite The HOTTEST COON in DIXIE - Crawfordsville, Ind. Aug. 24. Kokomo, 26. Montpelier, 26. Ft. Wa. nee. 27. Peru, 28. Logansport, 29. A RABBIT's Foot CO. - Greenwood, S. C., Aug. 29. W A. MAHARA, MINSTRELS, (Western-Frank Mahara Mgr.) No 1. - Alma, Wis. Aug. 23. James Douglass, the sweet singer, will be with one of the concert companies the coming season, was in the city Monday en route to Chicago. Messrs. Russell and Euty were the guests of Dr. McKenley at Big Indian, in the Catskills, recently. The doctor runs a large hotel and farm for wealthy resorters. After their visit the distinguished guests were driven to the depot by his coachman, Sammy, and his elegant team of snowy white farming horses. George W. Greene, manager of the New Orleans Minstrels, writes that it is impossible for him to answer all who replied to the advertisement, and that all vacancies are filled except two clarinet players. We are still doing the banner business, and the show gets more popular every day. Lillian Garay and H. McCarver are still out on the coast. We are booked up solid until Jan. 27, 1904. Lillian Garay is still catching the audience with her winning ways of coon shouting. We send regards to all friends. Would like to hear from Bertha Stone.Fn route San Jose, Cal., Aug. 10-23; Bakerfield, Cal., 24-30; Los Angeles, Cal., three weeks. It is of interest to many admirers of Manuel Klein, the talented young composer who wrote "Mr. Pickwick," and who is at present working on important incidental music for E. H. Southern, to hear that he has announced his engagement to Miss Helen Kaplen, who is a sister of Ysabel Kaplan, the author of "The Queen of Laughter," the new opera for the Bostonians. Dick Thomas, the well-known Naparoon comedian, and R. D. Brown, who for four sessions was manager of "A Trip to Coontown" company, have opened a first-class restaurant in Ironwood, Mich. They will not take out their show this season, but will go out next season in full bloom. They send regards to all friends and would be pleased to hear from any of them at any time. Address Thomas & Brown, Box 486, Ironwood, Mich. The following letter to Rusco & Holland, from E. S. Brigham, proprietor and manager of the Gills Theater, Kansas City, Mo., is the general expression everywhere they have played this sea- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER son: "Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 10. '93.—Rusco & Holland, Managers Richards & Pringle's Minstrels: Gentlemen—Richards & Pringle's Minstrels have closed an engagement of eight nights and four matinees at the Gillis Theater. It is one of the best colored organizations I have played in a number of seasons, and the business, which has been almost to the capacity of the theater for every performance, proves the public are very much pleased with your company. Yours very truly, E. S. Brigham." Roster of the Hottest Coon in Dixie Co.; Eugene Spoofford, general manager; Robert Davidson, business manager; Al E. Holman, stage manager; S. B. Foster, leader band and orchestra; Mamie Holman, Will H. Jones, Alonzo Moore, Jas. R. Marshall, Geo, W. Jackson, Walter Jackson, John E. Jackson, E. J. Looney, J. W. Jenkins, Ed. W. Stafford, Chas. H. Williams, Augustus Stevens, Perry Black, John Forter, William Black, Hattie Raymond, Anna B. Scott, Beatte Redmond, Annie Mack, Mattie Jenkins, Marie Richardson, H. C. Holland, Leone Black, Emma Foster, Pernicle Williams, and our mascot, Buster. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York city: The Black Patti Troubadours opened at the New Star Theater Saturday night, August 8, with one of the best shows they have ever had, so says the World and Journal. The opening skit, "Darktown's Circus Day," was carried by Bob A. Kelley and Billy Ward, who are very funny in their parts. Kelley scored a big hit with the "Animal Convention" song, and Ward in "Don't Do Nothing for Nobody." J. Ed Green, the stage manager, was seen in a new role in, the rendition of the "Congo Love Song." Mr. Green appearing as a Kaffir chief, and scored both in makeup and action. The olio this season is par excellent, while the opera is bright and melodious. The company numbers thirty-five, and is well-balanced. They closed their New York engagement August 15 and left for Albany, N. J., August 17-19; thence to Saratoga for the balance of the week. Among the prominent colored performers seen in the audience at the opening performance were Mr. and Mrs. Billy McClain, Tom Brown, Irving Jones, Billy Young, James White, Harry Reed, Luke Pulley and Lawrence Chenault. * * John P. Green arrived in the city last Sunday from Boston. * * Tom Brown will be seen with the "Smart Set" this season. * * The Golden Gate Theater are among the good things to be seen at Keith's Union Square Theater this week. * * The Smart Set are now in their second week of rehearsals, and judging from the array of leading well known people engaged the show this season will be a company of stars. * * George A. Hillman, formerly of Hillman and Fox, has retired from the saloon business at Newburg and returned to the stage. Mr. Hillman is now a member of the "Great Lafayette Four," which is composed of the following well known vocalists: Oscar Paul, Geo. R. Reese, M. T. Hallago and Geo. A. Hillman. He have signed to appear with the great Lafayette vaudeville show the coming season. * * The Wang Doodle Comedy Four, Messrs James White, Julius Glenn. Harvey Goodall and Erb Robinson, have returned to the city after a flying engagement at San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal. The Wang Doodles are now rehearsing with the Cracker Jack Burlesque Company for the coming season. * * Emma Thompson, "coon" song shoucher, has signed with the great Lafayette vaudeville show for the season. * * Tom McIntosh is rehearsing with the "Smart Set." Up to date it has not been learned positively if Earnest Hogan will be seen with this aggregation this season. * * Messrs Bob Cole and Rosamond Johnson left Saturday of last week for Asbury Park, N. J., where they will sojourn for a couple of weeks in their beautiful little cottage. * * Harry Hart and wife arrived in the city Sunday, August 9, and were the guests of J. Ed Green at the Hotel Maceo. * * Get the Freeman at Slaughter's barber shop. Notes from Allen's Minstrels.—All are well and the ghost perambulates with its usual regularity. We are now in Texas, and business is exceptionally good. The Ofays are very quiet; not a shot has been fired, and it seems they have entirely forgotten their favorite word "nigger." The boy are of the opinion "Hiawatha" has taken the place of "Dixie;" as it is "Boys, won't give me Hiawathe." We have added to our list the able services of Messrs. Sol Tibbs, Arthur Wilson, Jennie Warren and Clemmons and Garland. Mr. Charles Beecham of Indianapolis joined us a few days ago as Trap Drummer. The show is now one of the best on the road and getting better every day. The Acme Quartette, under direction of James Fernando, is scoring heavily with their new act. Our conversationalist, Mr. Charles Rue, is holding his own in the chair, and bass let, Webster, Wright. Our stage manager, Sol Tibbs, has shown his ability as manager by changing our first part completely. It's something tight now, boys. J. H. McCammon sends regards to Chas. McCurdy and Wash Fanning, and says both of you write. McDade sends regards to Geo. McDade and Pop Cambele. Clemmons and Garland send records to Dady Love and McGarvers Billie and Sadie. Joe Jorden sends regards to Goff Kennedy. G. B. Brooks sends regards to Geo. Bailey, Fred and Harry Morton, Henry Clark, better known as "Mike", and would like to hear from James Adrian Taylor, tenor singer. H. S. Smith sends regards to Williams and Stevens, "Kid" Langford and Herbert LaShea. P. B. R. Hendrix's Chicago Notees. P. B. R. Hendrix's Chicago Notes.—The Vaughners, John and Gracie, are making a hit at the Chicago this week. * * The Masonic Quartette are busily engaged all the time, and at present are in great demand. The quartette is composed of the following, viz.: M. H. Watts, mandolin and manager; W. B. Howard, harp and guitar; F. W. King, harp, guitar and banjo, and E. J. Williams, 'cello. They are assisted by that eminent soprano soloist, Mrs. Jennie Watts. * * Arthur Webb, who has been singing on the coast, and laying them down, is in the city, and is looking and dandy. Kind regards to all. * * Billee Miller, the comedian, late of the 'Hottest Coon in Dixie,' is in the city, after a successful tour of the West, and opened up at Murphy Bros.' Casino, and is the hit of the bill. He had Hyde Park and Hillinger's Garden to follow, Regards to Simpson and Pitman and Clarence Powell. Mr. Miller is back to his old standard, working single, and receiving eight to encores every performance. * * Prof. Joseph Clark's Concert Company is in the city at No. 209 Wabash. They are signed with Al W. Martin's famous Uncle Tom's Cabin. The roster includes the following: Mollie Robinson, Nellie Taylor, Crittie Burke, Elmo Taylor, Robert Clark and Joseph Clark. * * Keep your eye on Smith and Jones, for they are winners. Rance, in his characters of a Jew, Dutchman and various other imitations, and Lew in his funny sayings, and situations, also impersonations, are making a headway towards the top notchers. They send regards to friends. * * Mr. and Mrs. Charles Small are rehearsing with one of Lincoln J. Carter's sensational and melodrama plays. Kind regards to friends. * * John Carroll, known as 'Pap,' in his old man characters, is to take out a small aggregation soon. * * Little Brownie sends regard. You may see him making a hit amongst the comedians. He sends regard to all the boys. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from the Richard and Pringle Georgia Minstrels—We are having some very warm weather, yet the people never fail to attend and the S. K. O. sign is in evidence nightly. Every one seems to know what the Georgia's have in store for them, as they turn out in crowds and in some of the opera houses where the heat seems unbearable they keep their seats from the rise of the curtain on the first part to its fall at close of after-piece, for fear in leaving they will miss some of the good things we have in store for them. Mr. O. F. Gould, our new manager, is now in full control of the company, and I voice the sentiments of all the boys when I say we compliment Mr. Rusco for leaving such an able and genial a gentleman to fill the place. Mr. Gould and Mr. Ruben Blumberg, our treasurer, like Mr. Dudley, our stage manager, is well pleased with the deportment of the company, and as all so far have proven themselves gentlemen, every one is working in harmony. Thomas Jones is nightly winning new admirers, singing in a fine baritone voice, "Altar of Friendship." Although this is Mr. Jones's first year in minstrels, yet, judging from the amount of applause he receives, in time he will be classed among the leading soloists. Clarence Powell, the big mouth comedian and monologist, is rightly termed the mirth-producer, for coming this season with a new budget he is as of old one of the hits on first part and olio. As Powell has been schooled by experience, he knows what the public wants, and "delivers the goods" in his original and droll way, hence his unbounded success. The Campbell Brothers, Fred and Manzie, are more than making good and in their new turn, "The Black Aristocrat," they are still adding new laurels to their already well-earned reputation. As both are hard-working and ambitious young men, grasping every opportunity to better themselves, we will soon find them as the headliners. The names alone of Dudley and Kelley will cause any one seeing them to know what a rare treat is in store for them in the line of clean and up-to-date comedy, singing and dancing. This season, in their new skit, "I am Hungry," assisted by that pleasing vocalist and graceful dance, Miss Alberta Ormes, they have an act which will enable them to headline any bill in any of the leading houses in the country, it being far above the average, and is a hit from beginning to end, as there is not one dull moment in it. During the act Mr. Dudley introduces his song, "Satisfaction Babe," which is a winner, and will be a ready seller should it be put on the market. In regards to Miss Orme's costly hat and gowns worn in their act brings to mind the following gag that I powell tells: Garland—Powell, "I was at church last have seen the pulpit. Powell—Yes, and if you had seen the bill for it you couldn't have seen the ceiling." So, judging from the hat and gowns Mr. Dudley thinks if I had seen the bills for them it would have been impossible for us to see the gallery. Harry Kraton, the loop controller, as the press terms him, "The One Kraton," like the rest this season, is letting out some of the things had up his sleeve in regards to new tricks, which proves that although he has been playing all the leading vaudeville houses in California and the West, the past summer vacation he has not been idle. Kraton is ably assisted by Clarence Johnson, who is very apt and handles the hoops with ease and grace. On my way from the theater the other night an Oaf stopped and said: "Say, was that a white man helping that nigger roll them hoops." Ed Stroughter is porter on car, and sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kersands and all friends. We are all glad to see Fred Harper back again this season as chef FINAL ECHOES OF THE DOUGLASS CLUB. FINAL ECHOES OF THE DOUGLASS CLUB. BY SLYVESTER RUSSELL. The Douglass Club is ended. New York actors are in mourning and without a daily resting place, where they can feel perfectly at home, as they did in the rooms so comfortably provided by the late Chas, H. Moore. If this alone is the only loss that will be felt by actors through the death of Mr. Moore his name is worthy to go down on record as an actor's friend. Seats were free and the use of his piano was included. The doors were open in the wintry weather, and no person who called himself an actor was obliged to be out in the cold. The Douglass Club was not only nicely located for the convenience of performers by being on Thirty-first street, but the opportunities afforded for co-operation in professional work was adequate. Moore a Sporting Man. Charles Moore was a good sporty fellow, and his speedy life which quickly ended in death, is a good example for young actors to take into consideration. The actor who lives the longest in this world to enjoy the blessings which nature has bestowed upon him is the cautious man. Mr. Moore was not cautious. The habit of sitting up all night, drinking high wines and smoking fine cigars, was naturally, the indirect cause of his death. The sad blow of the ending of such a man's life always falls upon his wife, if he is a married man; and in all these cases with professional men, their wives and families are the sufferers in the end. It makes no difference how much the public or friends miss a man of convenience the loss is always greatest to his wife. She weeps alone. As Mrs. Ella Wheleer Wilcox says: "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone." A Hall of Fame. The Douglass Club was in its way quite a little hall of fame. Not only had many celebrated actors paid a visit to the club for the sake of seeing in its rooms or the fame of having been seen there, but just a single look at the picture of Fred Piper, or some of the famous actors that are gone would recall to one's mind in an instant all that is still fresh of the past in the days of the new era. What will become of all those pictures? When will the performers have another opportunity of seeing such a beautiful actors' gallery? When the next strange young actor comes to New York it may be a long time before an old established actor can say to him: Come to the club and rest, and I will show you some of the famous pictures of some of the famous actors who have visited the city. The Freeman Man. J. Harry Jackson, the Freeman correspondent, who enjoyed the acquaintancehip of numerous actors before he left Indianapolis to take up his agency in New York, is now an established figure among the actors in the big city. Mr. Jackson should be on the alert in the interests of the actors to try and discover a new home in the vicinity of the late Douglass Club, and if by careful investigation he finds a new and acceptable party who would convert his place into a business and club rooms, I am sure the actors would appreciate it and support it. It is quite necessary now in the big cities that actors should have a popular headquarers. The next club should be renamed the "Douglass Club." This advice is given, not entirely to Mr. Jackson. The actors in New York should all be materially interested in effecting a new headquarters, working with Mr. Jackson, whose sentiments in the Freeman could quickly aid in bringing together the majority. These things should be done before the actors get scattered. In all future undertakings I should advise moral influence. A club barroom need not cause actors to become loud and unruly. The indisposition of a single blackguard should not be tolerated by those who are present for a moment, and by all hands should be quickly and quietly ousted and given over to the police if he return. What the Outlook Teaches. What the Outlook Teaches. If the Douglass Club was a sociable home for actors an actors' fund alliance, it looks to me, in all the larger cities, would be even more beneficial and pleasanter. The outlook teaches any actor of common sense that under the directing hand of one man of required ability, the very greatest kind of successful actors' enterprises could be established and systematically sustained. In this particular the actors will not have to hunt for such a man. After the actors' fund business is over, and I expect it all to be over and the fund established before next Christmas, then we shall see or begin to think about other things. While we are waiting, it is important for the New York actors to find a new Douglass Club and give it a christening. Let every actor in Gotham be up and doing. Nat D. Wills, who is known as the Happy Tramp, has not been paid ten thousand dollars a year as advertising agent for a certain breakfast food; nevertheless, he is now rehearsing a song entitled "The Smile that Won't Come Off," with which he intends to bump the funny bone of thousands of people all over the country in "A Son of Rest." This song was a happy idea of Standish and Silberberg, the well known team of song writers, and they have fitted the catchy expression to perfectly irresistible music, which is calculated to circulate the indelible smile all over the audience. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D Thomas' barbershop, 242 E. Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. THE RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS made the biggest kind of a hit in Kansas City, they are all talking about the show. It is doubtful if Russo & Holland with their vast resources could better the show. They are satisfied because the public say "It is the best ever." FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by, our colored friends! Everybody invited to sing them! "IF TIME WAS MONEY I DID BE A MILLIONAIRE" Ivry Jones, famo's success. "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFEIOA." "HAS 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." 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 C? 23-25 W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS. Please Mention The Freeman. WANTED at A "Honolulu 40 people Singers, Dancers and orchestra Leader, two g and Porter for private car. S Louis, Mo. Salary Sure b in first letter. Address all co care of Music Hall, Corner Thirteenth Wanted for Mail Two first-class baritone players. (I teams with strong specialty, novelty a class comedians that can work extrem minute specialty. Can always use g dance, also sober and reliable musicia player now. Address all communica 160 South Clark Street, Chicago, IL A COLORED who will be at liberty September 30, w agement of some first-class local organ class musician Play baritone and v orchestra, with some experience in ch THEODOR 9th U S. Cavelry Band, FT NTED at ONO Anolulu Co. Dancers and Musi- cader, two good Com- mute car. Show open- ing. Mary Sure but must address all communica- tion. WM. Corner Thirteenth and Olive S or Mahara's one players. (Roy Tabor) wi- specialty, novelty act—must be a can work extreme ends, and d can always use good-looking reliable musicians. Can place all communication to W. A. Bet, Chicago, Ill, or Route LORED MUSIC September 30, would like to class local organization, desi- baritone and violin. A cap experience in chorus work and THEODORE M BRINS Bury Band, FT. WALLA A "Honolulu Coon" Co. 40 people Singers, Dancers and Musicians. Good band and orchestra Leader, two good Comedians, also Cook and Porter for private car. Show opens Sept. 20th in St. Louis, Mo. Salary Sure but must be low. State all in first letter. Address all communications to WM. ROSS care of Music Hall, Corner Thirteenth and Olive Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Two first-class baritone players. (Roy Tabor) wire me. Two first-class teams with strong specialty, novelty act—must be man and wife. Two first-class comedians that can work extreme ends, and do not less than an eight-minute specialty. Can always use good-looking ladies that can sing and dance, also sober and reliable musicians. Can place good piccolo and flute player now. Address all communication to 160 South Clark Street, Chicago, Ill, or Route given in The Freeman who will be at liberty September 30, would like to correspond with the management of some first-class local organization, desiring the services of a first-class musician. Play bartone and violin. A capable director of band or orchestra, with some experience in chorus work and arranging. Address THEODORFM BRI8ON. 9th U. S. Cavelery Band, FT. WALLA WALLA, WASH. THE ORIGINAL Alabama Blossom JOHN RUCKER will appear this season in the big production, "STAIN OF GUILT" under the management of Mr. John H. Havlin and Mr. Wm. Garen. The Hotel Fidler and Majestic Club, 310 W. North St., Indianapolis, Ind. WILEY G. ALEXANDER Arranger and Copyist of Music :: :: :: 306 29th Street. OEICAGO, ILL PLAY TO WIN Sporting goods of all kinds. "Play To Win" No per purchase. For sale at all stores. Advertisement United States. A.K. JOHNSON, this Park, U.S. AUGUST 27, SEPT. 5 AND 10 Dates of Annual Excursions to North Michigan via Pennsylvania Lines. Ask local Ticket Agent about the low fares, or address W. W. RICHARDSON, D. P.Agt., Indianapolis, Ind. --- A. H. ONCE For Du Coon" Co. and Musicians, Good band Good Comedians, also Cook how opens Sept. 20th in St. but must be low. State all communications to WM. ROSS and Olive Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Shara's Minstrels (Joy Tabor) wire me. Two first-class act—must be man and wife. Two first- e ends, and do not less than an eight- good-looking ladies that can sing and as. Can place good piccolo and flute on to W. A. Mahara or Route given in The Freeman MUSICIAN would like to correspond with the man- ization, desiring the services of a first- colin. A capable director of band or orus work and arranging. Address M BRINSON. WALLA WALLA, WASH. Coming Soon, "A Rabbit's Foot Co." The Funniest Colored Show on Earth. See it and be convinced. Can use good performers and musicians, male and female, at all times. 38 foot com- bination car for sale cheap for cash—will eat and sleep 26 people. Will buy baggage car. P. S.—Can place good stenographer quick. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, as per route in this paper. A Gold Watch in appear $3.50 Do not buy a watch until you have seen this one. Send your name and address and we will send for examination this beautiful gold plated watch by ex- press 0.01, 6.50. Hunting with a ruby jeweled movement. The best watch offered at the price. Buy 26 pieces free with every watch. chain and charm free with every watch. Once this may not apply again. Address 0.01, 324 Dreer Street, Dept. B-11, Chicago FRANK HOLTON Manufacturer of the famous HOLTON SPECIAL SLIDE TROMBON and other High Grade Band Instruments. Send for new Catalogue containing valuable advice for musicians and monthly bargain list of sec- ond hand instruments. FROM THE FOREIGN SHORES INTERESTING BITS OF GENERAL INFORMATION FROM ACROSS THE SEA, ALITTLE HISTORY/OF CITY OF LONDON. What Places of Worship--The Parleament and Courts of Jus- tice--Poets--Towers--Museums--All in a Nut-Shell. before leaving the United {States, that ig, after Thad reached Europe and had traveled through a greater part of the Ola World, I will send you some history of the country. Since here I have trav: eled through England, France, Ger- many and Rusela, but at this writing I will take pleasure in giving you brief history of London ard other cities in London. T sailed from New York June 22 on steamer Minnietonka, and after seven days at sea she made safe in port at ‘Tilbury, England. From that place 1 took passage into London. I remained in London two days and left for Queens- town and Dublin, leaving Dablin July 4th for Liverpool. Left Liverpool the night of July 4th for London. On July 6th to July 11th England and all her nobility seemed to put on thelr pest gown to weloome the President of France, who was an invited] guest through King Edward. The streets of London were crowded with spectatore, and many thonsand strangers from other countries were in London by the order of His Mojesty, King Edward. ‘The President, Loubet, had the honor to be escorted round the streets by 100,- 000 royal military guards. First of the royal family to pass in front of the procession was Privce Albert Edward of Wales, son of King Edward. Just behind was King Edward with President Lonbet; thelr chariot was drawn by alxteen white horses, The parade passed through Holborn Viaduct out of Kings Cross Road, and in front of the British Museum. Presi- dent Loubet was banquetted by the royal family at Hotel Royal and only those who had a royal pass were per- mitted to enter the premises. ‘A Little History of London. London, the metropolis of Great Britain, is a seaport situated on the river Thames about forty miles west- ward from the sea; it 1s the seat of huge government and the chief rest- dence of the English monarchs. It is bound on the north by Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Perthshire; on the west by Marlborough Downs; on the south by Surrey, Kent and English canal; on the east by many other cities. ‘The city proper, which is the qountry in itself, returns two members of Par- Mament. t is governed by a corpora- tion consisting of the Lord Mayor and twenty-six aldermen and has two sheriffs. The population of London is 9,000,000, ‘Things of Interest in London, ‘The churches of London areSt. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret's, Westminster, St. Nicholls, St. Mary's Temple Church, Savior's Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Chapel. ‘Westminster Abbey stands nearly oppo- cite the House of Parliament, and is withont a doubt the most interesting among the many places in the metrop:, olis. It was fonnded about A. D. 616 by King Sebert, enlarged by King Ed- gar and Edward, the Confessor, and re- built by Edward III and Edward I. My pen cannot possibly do adequate jastice to the glories of this most noble building, its magnificent architecture or its historic association. I will only try to awaken your memory to some of the great events which have occurred within its walls both in anctent and modern times. Here the kings and queens of England from Edward the Confessor to Eaward the Vil have been crowned, and many of them have found there thelr Inst resting place. Here several of England's most eminent men have been interred and the monuments soattered throughout the kingdom. Poets. Some of the poets statues are within the building—Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Gay, Addison, Longfellow and the great novelist Charles Dickens. ‘The Tower of London ‘The Tower of London 1s among the most notable of English historic build- g2. It stands on the left bank of the Pnames, and dates as far back as the time of Julius Cesar. One entering this tower on Monday and Saturday wonld have to pass through the old gate known as the Lion’s gate. ‘The House of Parliament. ‘The House of Parliament forms s magnificent structure, and the monu- mont of England's wealth, ocoupying the site of the former building destroy- ed in 1834, This bollding was erected at a cost of £3,000,000. It overs an area of elght acres and has one hundred stairways and one thousand one hun- Gred apartments and two miles of cor- sapling PCNA HE SLIT OREN OE THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. be reached by an American; he is an {deal man and much loved by the Eng- lish people, and he is to-day advocating our McKinley system of government, tariff for Great Britain. British Museum, ‘The British Museum stands on a beautifal elte formerly known by old Englanders as Montague House. It ie eituated in Great Russel street; it was built in 1828; it is one of the most im- portant structures of the kind in the world. Parliament gave £20,000,000 to a Mr. Hats Sloane to collect valuable curiosities and works of art to be placed within the museum. The contents of the building are arranged under seven seotions, Printed booke, maps and plans, antiquities, ethnography, Greek and Roman antiquities, coins and medals. ‘The museum fs open daily. ‘Law Courts and Inns of Courts. The royal court of justice 1s situated on the North side of East Strand They comprise one immense building, The building cost about three-tourths of a million. From this building you can hear trials beginning from the jastice court to the common Pre court and Chancery court of the Kingdom. You will find in this court men of every ton- gue and shade, and leading aa barrister at one law you will find the black man from Africa and the West indian Island men proficient in English juris- prudence, You will also find a brother- ly relation existing between the two gentlemen, the white and the black man. There is not any antipathy exis- ting or shown as exists in our country, and before our courts. Kyery man is 8 man in England, if his lips are thick and black, or if he is white as snow thelr Engiish laws recognize him as a man and gentleman until he is found otherwise. Royal Building and Residence. Buckingham Palace is the town resi- dence ‘ot His Majesty, King Edward. From there the royal processions on all occasions start. It was commenced by George IV and fintshed by William IV, and occupied for the first time by Queen Victoria. The interior of this build- ing is magnificently decorated ‘and contains a collection of very fine plo- tures, the works of Rembradt, Ruben and other great casters. The princi- ple state apartments are the green drawing room, the throne room, the picture gallery, the grand saloon, the yellow drawing room and the state dining room. Court balls and drawing room concerts are giving at Bucking: ham Palace. It was at this Palace that Williams & Walker, a great and pro- nounced Negro comedy show, played be- fore King Edwards, of England, Prince of Wales and many other members of the Royal family and statesmen of Eng- daud- The king seemed to be very much pleased with the performance, and at many times was seen tolangh at his hearts content while his little grandson, who will some day be king of England, was so delighted with the play till he was seen during the per- formance trying to learn the cake walk, and was humming some of the songe. ‘The show indeed has caught the ears and eyes of all England, and you can hear falling from the lips of many Eng- lish ladies and gentlmen huming the sweet songs of the Williams & Walker show. The songs of the show artists: “The Dahomian Queen,” “Molly Gray,” “Bich Coons,” “Babe,” “A Cas- tle on the Nile,” “A Broadway of Da- Dahomie,” “I Ama Jonah Man,” Every person of this show isa star. The cos tumes of the ladies are grand and are much talked about by all the ladies and fashion plates of London, I was in conversation the other day with a nobleman who had visited the show and he asked me was one-eigth of the population of America as refined and ‘oultivated as those shown to be in Williams & Walker show, and with pleasure I answered by saying that one- half of the Negro population of Ameri- a is educated. ‘The Baptist Ministers Union. 1 met a Baptist Mintster’s Union and was introduced toa number of the lead ing ministers through thelr secretary, Mr. Shakespeare, a foreign gentleman, who gave me an invitation to be with them at their church anytime I eo de- sired. The Rev. . Glover, D. D , Rev. J. Owen, Rev. J. G, R, Greenhougb, ‘M, A. Rev. 8. Vinoent, Rev. J. Clifford, D.D, Rev. W. Cuff, Rey. J. R, Wood, Rev. J. E. Roberts, M. A., Rev. G. H Fe a ene I delivered an address before the Young Men's Christian Association, Aldersgate street, and am glad to say that the au- dienoe numbered 820 people, Iwill leave London very shortly for Denmark, Sweeden, Italy, Greece and Egypt, and I will try to give you each week a history of the Old World, With profound love for all the people and all christian believers in old glory I remain yours for good government. J. Vance Lewis. ‘Waakite Bubwat 6% Sheme Springfield, Ill., special: The colored people of the Capital City are waking up to a sense of their industrial duty. ‘This is a good move and should be con- tinued. * * The colored law class is progressing nicely. * * The Eighth Reg- iment, Illinois National Guards, arrived at Camp Lincoln, Saturday, August 1st, and was in camp one week, Col. Mar- shall, of Chicago, commanding. On Sunday, Aug. 2, the colored people turned out in large numbers, in ve~ hicles, on street cars and afoot, The soldiers made an excellent showing. * * Mr. Robert Watson, a young man of good character and an industrious, thrifty gentleman, has a nice residence in the eastern part of the city. * *The cry is, “Buy yourself a home.” Mr. Charlie Brown, of Leland Cafe, has a nice home on Sixteenth and ' Stuart streets. Mr. Brown has a lovable young wife and daughter and is a promising young man of our city. Mr, and Mrs. A. W. Taylor will spend a few weeks at Jacksonville, Ill. * * Thursday was Governor's Day ahd our boys proved equal if not superior to their white comrades. On Friday they reproduced the charge of the famous Tenth Cav- alry at San Juan Hill. * * Booker 7. Washington spoke at Old Salem, Fri- day, August 7, Subject, “The Race Problem in the South.” * * Mr, Perry has a nice residence on Eighteenth and Brown streets. * * The residence of Mr. G. W. Obie on Fourteenth and Jet ferson streets is one of the prettiest of. that entire neighborhood. * * Colorea people should improve their dwellipgs more. * * Mr. Smith, of the Leland Cafe, has the most beautiful reslasoe on Seventh and Stuart streets, The house is a nice, light lead-colored two- story, with window frames painted dark. * * Mr. Smith, of 2109 East Kan sas, has built a new addition to his house, which makes quite an improve~ ment. * * Rey. Bates has a beautiful residence at 1718 E. Kansas. * * The Negro Business League will become an important factor. * * Smith & Lacey's cafe is a beautiful one. * * Read Tho Freeman, the colored American maga~ zine. * * Rey. Howe, of the First M. E, Church here, denounced lynching Sun- day, Aug. 2, in unmeasured terms, de- claring it to be anarchy. In the course of his remarks he declared that we as a nation had been disgraced and that the laws must be obeyed. * * Gambling is somewhat abated. Do your duty, please—that’s all. Fools are still in ev- idence—please shun them. * * Mr. J. L. Smith, of 409 North Twelfth street, son of Rev. T. L. Smith, of the U. B. Church, is an artist of no mean ability. He is quite an affable young business man, with energy and thrift, and has taken contracts for some of the Jead- ing real estate men in our city. Mr, Smith will publish an article soon on the “Race Problem.” * * Mr. J, Sher~ man Wilson is one of the most frugal young men of our city and is destined to amount to something. * * Mr. Rich~ ard Douglass, clerk in the county treas- urer’s office, is the first colored man to occupy such a position. * * The man who stirs up strife like those thugs of Boston the other day is an enemy: to both God and Satan. News of the Week. Mound City, Ill., special: Mesdames Ida Canard and Minnie Acorn and Mr. John Washington are ill. * * Revs, Don- aldson and Stanly and Mr. J. C. Steele attended conference in Missouri last week. * * Miss Ludie Hall, of Metrop- olis, visited Miss Josie Rucker last week. * * Mr, Joe Cason paid a visit ‘to his wife on the 30th, * * Miss Lillie Hall has returned from St. Louis. * * Mrs. Pearl Sams left on the 6th for a ‘Visit to her sister at Poplar Bluff, Mo * * Mrs. Minnie Cherry, of Kankakee, is visiting here, * * Miss Bartholomew, ot Sparta, stopped here a few days while jen route to Kentucky to visit her sis ie Mrs. Ellie Jones. * * Rev. Burton assisted Rev. Sydes, of Cairo, Sunday it being rally day. * * Mrs, ‘Margarel Wilkins is repairing her property on High street. * * Mrs, Mary Paschal re- turned Sunday from St. Louis, * * Mr. Frank Russell, of New Grand Chain is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. L. E. Jciner. * * Mr. W. D. Wilson and daughter have removed to the Kirkpat- rick property on Main street. * * Mrs, Hattie B. Perryman expects to remove to Quincy, Ill., in September. Institute convenes Aug. 31. ia aa are Hot Springs, Ark., special: Prompt» ed by disappointment in love and finan. cial affairs, Mr. James Price, formerly ot Paris, Tex., committed suicide in this city last Wednesday evening at the res- idence of Mr. Ed Witherspoon, on Ozark street, by taking a large dose of morphine and whisky. * * Everybody is inyited to attend the grand entertain- ment given by the Uniform Rank, K. of P., of Sampson Company No. 4, at the Auditorium, Aug, 10th, for the pur- pose of raising money to send the saia company to St. Louis, Mo., to the Su- preme Lodge and National Encamp- ment of Uniform Ranks. As Sampson Company No. 4 won the first prize im the competitive drill held recently in Little Rock, Ark., during the session ot the Grand Lodge, they want to repre- sent the State of Arkansas in the na- tional competitive drill to be held in St. Louis during the session of the Su- preme Lodge, K. of P., in September. * * Mr. Robert Johnson and Miss Sa- vannah Calmese were united in the holy bonds of wedlock last week at the par- Sonage of Mt. Canaan Baptist Churen, Rev. P. H. Lewis officiating. * * Please pay our agent promptly for The Free- man, as we require him to make prompt reports at the office. * * Tuesday night, at Roanoke Baptist Church, a large au- Gience listened to discussion: “Re- solved, that the Negro should colonize in one of the western territories.” Af- | firmative, Lawyer Joshua, city, and J P. Mims, Holly Springs, Miss. Neg- ative, Dr. C. M. Wade, city, and Rev. ©. H. L, Moore, Texas. Decision in fa- ‘vor of affirmative. an eat Nashville, Tenn., special: The Na~ tional Baptist Publishing Board has let contracts for the erection of a four- story building to carry on its business. ‘The increase of business demands the new building. The publishing house is the largest enterprise in the world con- trolled by Negro Baptists. Dr. R. H. Boyd is the energetic manager. * * Much interest is being manifested by the colored citizens of the city in the approaching meeting of the Negro Business League to be held in the city Aug. 19-21, Dr, Booker T. Washington is president of the league. * * Officers of the Supreme Lodge Afro-American Mechanics’ Association left the city Sunday morning, July 27th, for Smyrna, ‘Tenn., to install a new lodge at that place. H. H. Thomas, Supreme Grand Master. E. L. Duncan, Supreme Grand Secretary, * * Prof. F. @% Smith has re. turned to the city after several weeks’ absence at Columbia, Tenn., conducting the State Institute for Colored Teach- ers. * * After a struggle for over ten years, Benj. Z. Bakin, the youngest Ne- gr@ news agent in America is now see- ing the light of success. When the Ne gro Business League meets in Nash- ville, Tenn., Mr. Eakin’s News Agency will supply the demand for The Free- man. Ghurch and Personal. | Camille, Ga., special: A. W. Will- iams, of Meigs, Ga., of Tuskegee Instl. tute, is in the city. * * The new churct will soon be completed. * * Miss Annie Crimbey is expected at Hall’s Churet Sunday for the purpose of securing a school here. * * Mr, Leas Henderson, a wealthy farmer, owner of 250 acres of land, has been notified to leave these parts within thirty days. * * Mrs, Char- ity Lawrence, of Valdosto, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilson. * * Rev. Gilbert Singleton preached at Hall Church Sunday night to a large con- gregation. * * Children’s Day rally next Sunday at Hall Church. Rev. Knox preaches at 11 o'clock. * * The Mercy Society will give an entertainment Sat- urday night. * * Dr, Monroe contem- plates a visit to Nashville. * * Mr. John Clark is in the city after an extended trip through the South and East. * * Dr. Young was in the city Saturday. * * Call at Dock Monroe's and get The Freeman, Ni aa New Albany, Ind., special: Miss Eunice Alexander is reported quite il at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Alexander, Ely street. * * Miss Mattie Finley is able to be out again, after being confined to her home for several weeks. * * The excursion taken down the river Thursday night by the Sir Knights of Tabor and Daughters ot the Tabernacle was largely attended, and said to be one of the grandest af- fairs of the season. * * Miss Mattie Bor- den, of Nashville, who is visiting rela- tives in this city, entertained a num- ber of her young friends Saturday at her uncle's residence, Griffith street. Among those present were the follow- ing: Misses Allie Walker, Tillie Me- Pheeters, Rowena, Hattie and Verge Dorsey, Estella Storks, Lydia Mitehem and Edith Finley, of Indianapolis; Messrs. Charley Black, Ralph Lewis Eddie Cosby, Robert Davis, Bertie Alexander, Jinks Kelly, James Calla- han, and Johnnie Yantis, of Chicago. Sa eicadt teste Hamilton, Ont. special: — Last Wednesday’ the Century Literary So- ciety held its last meeting, ‘The open- ing will be the third Thursday in Sep- tember. R. Bennett, president, * * Miss and Mrs. Anderson, of Toledo, O., who have been visiting their mother here, returned home Tuesday. * * Mr. and Mrs, Robert Hawkins, of Collingwood formerly of this city, are spending a few days with his mother. * * We very much Fegret the severe illness of Miss Dolly Berry. * * The Excelsior Orches- tra is making a good hit, They readily exhibit their talent and their science in the art by making themselves mas- ters of their instruments, Interesting Items, Niagara Falls, N. Y., special: Mrs. Fannie Simpson, of Buffalo, is visiting Miss Beatrice Monroe, of Main street * * Miss G. Fletcher, of Lyons, N. Y., will spend a few days in the city witn relatives. * * Miss R. Harris, of Buftalo spent Sunday in the city with friends, ** Mrs. Grace Smith was the guest of Mrs. A. Fayette on Sunday. * * Mra Wm. Walker, of Rochester, is visiting her mother on Sixth street. * * The ball given by the Old Boys in Town Hall on Friday evening was a. social success and highly enjoyed by all pres- ent. Music was furnished by Jameson's Orchestra, of Buffalo. Mr. Geo. L, Knox, Pablisher Freeman. Enclosed find $1.00 for a year’s eub- soription to The Freeman, the beet Ne- gro journal I know. I have saved all the Freemans I have received since 1902, If any one wants to pick a scrap with me jast let him misplace my Free- man and there will besomething doing. You can tell by this how much I think of The Freeman, Very truly yours, James Lows, Parkrow Station, D. R. Chicago, IL., Jaly 80, 1903, Freeman Publisher: Find enclosed $100 for my renewal to The Freeman. During my fifteen years a subscriber to The Freeman I find an improvement each year. It is really the only national exponent of the race that we have. - Yours, ‘Mrs. M, R, BARNES. Cleburn, Tex., July 30, 1908, Mr. Geo. L. 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For sale on above terms by Lewis Hayes, druggist, 502 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. News Notes. Mound City, Ill., Special. Mesdames Sallie Johnson, Annie White and Mr. Buggs are ill this week. James Kay has returned. Miss Florence Johnson left on the 10th to begin school in Kentucky. Mrs. Hattie B. Perry-man was re-elected Chief Preceptress of the Daughters of Tabernacle, but resigned on account of her moving away. Mrs. Bell Quinn succeeds her. Mrs. Minnie Cherry, who has been spending the past two weeks with acquaintances, left on the 10th for her home in Kankakee. In the suit of Mrs. Lillie Crise vs. George Martin to replevv her watch she was successful. A party of young people attended the troeller party of the great lakes. Mr. Wells is in kersburg is in the city again. Personal. New Albany, Ind., Special.—Mr. Manley, of this city, has gone to Clio, on a pleasure trip. Mrs. Love-turned from Shelbyville, Ky., who was the guest of friends. Miss Bertz-man will leave soon for Niagara Falls. Alex Walker is the guest of Indian friends. Death of an Estimable Lady Vicksburg, Miss., Special.—Mrs. Smalls, wife of our estimable citizen Smalls, died recently. Mrs. Smalls-known and valued member of the best people here. She will be HOUSEHOLD HINTS. Educational Notes. Dr. Loring B. Palmer is a native Atlantian and received his literary education at the Atlanta University from which institution he graduated in 1891! He has the degree of A. M. from this University. On graduation he was appointed one of the original instructors in the State College at Savannah, where he remained four years, resigning to take up the study of medicine. His medical training he received at the leading institution in this country, the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. He also had courses in the Philadelphia City Hospital, the Children's Hospital and German Hospital of that city. At the close of his course after a competitive examination, he was appointed house physician at Provident Hospital in Chicago, with which institution he was connected for a year and a half. Since he began work in his native city he has built, up a large practice and is considered one of the leading physicians of the race. Dr. Palmer is Noble Grand of Atlanta Lodge of I. O. O. F. and Master of Georgia Volunteer Lodge of True Reformers. He is also a Mason and a Good Samaritan. + At Macon, Ga., recently because a Negro was not on the grand jury which indicted Gus Chappell for murder, attorneys for that Negro, who was convicted of slaying his wife, prepared a motion to quash the bill of indictment and thereby set aside the verdict and with it the sentence. The motion asked the court to set aside the bill upon which Chappell was tried "because the jury commissioners who selected the grand jury failed to place a person of color or of African descent known as Negroes, on the grand jury, but on the contrary, did exclude the Negro race from that jury list." The attorneys for the defendant will, if the motion is denied, carry the case to the appeal courts at Washington. The third annual report of Hon. John H. Smyth, president and superintendent of the Virginia Manual Labor School, located at Broad Neck Farm, Hanover, Va., states that the institution has at present 116 boys under its care. These boys are engaged in work on the An attractive bit of a clock for a library or writing table is set into a leather square, either plain or with a burned design, and accompanying the time piece is a calendar, also set within the leather frame. A gracefully cut skirt of black etamine, with a plain hip yoke and the rest of the skirt laid in knife plaits, is only $12.50, which is a wonderfully low price for a skirt of a material and cut which is good for all the year round. --- An exquisite bit of bronze with a decorative design in graceful scrolls and a lovely woman's face in the center is price marked $7.20, and one would never guess that so lovely a thing were ment for cigar ashes unless one were told. *** Linen twill is a new paper which may replace to some extent the linen lawn or French organdie which has been for so long the favored stationery. The linen twill is slightly heavier and a bit rough, and the latter quality is something of a relief after a long course of the slimy lawn stationery. A loving cup may not be an actual everyday necessity, but some shown in a down-town window are beautiful enough to tempt one to forego things which are necessities for their sakes. The handsomest perhaps is one of silver with a stunning grape design in heavy relief and big, heavy horn handles. The price is $120. --- Horn handles seem to characterize the newest loving cups, and an especially stunning one on which they find a place is of dull red copper with a lining of gold. Copper has been in the ranks of the utilitarian metals long enough, and this loving cup is only one of the manifestations of its rise to a higher sphere. *** Very new, very faddy and also very fetching are the etchings on brass mounted on dull wood, which make an effective bit of decoration for a den or dining room. The pictures each bear a sentiment etched in the brass—"It is better to smoke here than here—after," and other like phrases, which add to the effectiveness of the whole. farm, in the laundry, kitchen and dining rooms, tailoring departments, caring for stock, and in the carpenter shop. The actual needs of the school for the extension of its work are put at $10,700. The Rev, J. F. Davidson of Tacoma is settling the Negro question in a practical way by organizing a colonization movement among the Negroes of the South. He passed through St. Paul Tuesday with a party of twenty-five Negroes from Louisiana, all of whom will take up lands in Washington. This is the vanguard. Mr. Davidson says, of a considerable movement of colored people from Southern cities to the farming lands of the West. James B. Towns is a warrant officer on board the United States battleship "Alabama," and has been a sailor since early manhood. He is a native of Georgia and has been all over the world, his itinerary including every cline and place known to the geographer. + The Union Benevolent Oil Society No. 1, of Henderson, Ky., has just finished paying for a commodious five-story building, which cost $4 864. Warner Gilbert is president, and Oliver Gardner secretary of the organization. The Novoc Vremya, a Russian newspaper, which is conducting an agitation against the American treatment of the Negro in America recently published a cartoon on the same. + A. J. Turner, Carlinville, Ill has made himself prominent by becoming the city bill poster. Outside of this he furnishes estimates on distributing and advertising stock. + A prospect is being set afoot in Indianapolis to erect a sanitorium. The proposition is being led by ten of the leading Afro-Americans. Richard Douglass is the first man of color to hold a position as clerk in the county treasurer's office, Springfield, Ill. An industrial school for Conro, Tex., is being talked of. Prof. J. B. Lafarge and his associates are hard at work preparing for the Educational Congress to be held at Alexaudria. La., September 4, 5 and 6. The principal of Hampton says: 'There is no dead line in the education of the Negro. His capacity for culture cannot be bounded, so far as individuals are concerned. 'Slavery had its good feature as its bad ones. It kept Negroes from being criminal, and it also kept them from being educated. When slavery disappeared the criminal class was let loose, and it is that class which is now making the trouble. Booker T. Washington says; "I cannot see that there is any great difference between the mental capacity of the pure-blooded Negro and that of the man of mixed race. I have seen a great many arguments on the subject, but after twenty years of experience in this work in the heart of a Negro population, it seems to me that the question of actual color has but little to do with that of intellectual capacity." Dr. N. J. Ridley of Lexington, Ky. is taking a post graduate course at West Side Hospital Chicago. It must be a source of gratification to faculty of Howard University, Medical Department, to see so many of their graduates doctors, dentists and pharmacists going each year before their respective state boards of Health and Pharmacy and so large a percentage of them pass in goreditate examinations even in states renown for the high standard of fitness required. Dr. W. H. Cogman has been elected president of Clark University by the Executive committee of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society. He has been connected with the University for 27 years, his elevation is but a recognition of his long meritorious service. Robert Gould Shaw is the name of a handsome new eight room school building for colored children of Indianapolis now under process of erection. of the great lakes. Mr. Wells of Parkersburg is in the city again. New Albany, Ind., Special.-Mr. Rosco Manley, of this city, has gone to Cleveland, O, on a pleasure trip. Mrs. Love has returned from Shelbyville, Ky., where she was the guest of friends. Miss Bertha Rieku man will leave soon for Niagara Falls. Mr. Alex Walker is the guest of Indianapolis friends. Vicksburg, Miss., Special.-Mrs. A. R. Smalls, wife of our estimable citizen A. R. Smalls, died recently. Mrs. Smalls was well known and valued member of the circle of the best people here. She will be greatly missed by a devoted husband and a host of friends. FARM AND GARDEN A Practical Point. Slightly moisten commercial fertilizers before sowing them on a windy day. This will prevent no inconsiderable loss, as the finer particles of available plant food may be frequently blown long distances. This is a practical point of great importance, remarks American Agriculturist. A "currant trust" or monopoly of the currant trade of Greece by English capitalists is now projected. Within the past few years there has been a remarkable increase in the production of beans in Michigan. The American contributions to the Finland famine fund, amounting to $125,000, are believed to have averted a large mortality. The American Grocer estimates the annual consumption of coffee in the United States at 1,498,910,304 gallons, valued at $149,891,030. The extreme dependence of Great Britain on supplies of grain from over sea is becoming the subject of serious agitation, with a view to securing a food supply in case of war. The call for educated Negro men who have made a special study of theoretical and practical agriculture is more pressing than the supply. The demand for such men comes from all parts of the United States and from several foreign countries. The Agricultural Department of the Tuskegee Institute is now prepared to give instruction of a high grade to persons who have finished either common school or college courses. We hope that a large number of such persons will enter this department at Tuskegee this fall. For information as to expenses, etc., apply to Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. Get Married - L dies and gentlemen - North-western Club. Strictly private W. L. J., box 101, Manly, Iowa. Morristown Normal and Morristown Beautiful for situation, climate unequal. Every modern convenience. Thorough. An able and experienced faculty. College Preparatory, Normal. English Carpentry. Iron and Wood Working, Leather Work. Sewing, Stenography, Type writing. Good positions guaranteed to those taking $6.00 per month. Tuition, $3.00 per term. opens Dec. 28, 1903. For further information. KNOXVILLE KNOXVILLE COLLEGE, Classical, Scientific, Normal, Theological, Music and various Indus. Faculty, foremen and officers number thirty-four. Coming from sightseeing States and Central America. The location is one of the most desirable in beautiful. Buildings are steam heated and electrical Departments. Fall term opens September, finished room, only $6.89 a month. For further R. W. McGranahan, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted to moral, College Preparatory and English High Advantages in Music and Printing. Athletic training and aid given to needy and deserted in October. For catalogue and information, a ORIGINAL, Only FOR ALL BLOOD PURELY VEGETONIC ONLY ace, January 20, 1901. Cures Rheumatism Cancer, E Morristown Normal and Industrial College Morristown, Tenn. Beautiful for situation, climate unequaled, handsome buildings well furnished Easily able to work. Thorough and efficient work done in all departments Easily and experienced faculty. Good positions guaranteed to those taking the course in Domestic Economy. Board, $6.00 per month. Tuition, $3.00 per term. Fall term opens Sept. 11, 1903. Winter term opens Dec. 28, 1903. For further information, address the President, THE following courses: Classical, Scientific, Normal, Theological, Music, Common, School, Mechanical, Agricultural and various Industrial Departments. Faculty, foremen and officers number thirty. Enrollment of students for last year was 407, coming from eighteen States and Central America. The location is one of the most desirable in the south—healthful, convenient of access and beautiful. Buildings are steam heated and electric lighted Self help offered through Industrial Departments. Fall term opens September 30, 1903. Expenses for board, fuel, light, furnished room, only $8.85 a month. For further information, catalogue, etc., write the president, R W. McGranahan, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. An unsectarian Christian Institution, devoted especially to advanced education. College, Normal, College Preparatory and English High School courses, with Industrial Training, Superior Training, Vocational Training, and Vocational Training and training. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday in October. For catalogue and information, address President HORACE BUMSTEAD D.D. H. H. H. ORIGINAL, Only Sure Cure FOR ALL BLOOD POISONS PURELY VEGETABLE GREATEST TONIC ON EARTH H. H. H. Co.: I can truthfully testify to the morta of H. H. H. as a cure for the rhotism. I suffered severely and was unable to work, be compelled to quit my position as switchman for the Chicago Junction Railway at the stockade. H. H. has cured me. Having bolted off of me, H. H. has again strong and active. I was truly true. 1066 E. 60th St. Louis Ramos --- News Notes. Mesdames Sallie Johnson, Annie White and Mr. Buggs are ill this week. James Kay has returned. Miss Florence Johnson left on the 10th to begin school in Kentucky. Mrs. Hattie B. Peryman was re-elected Chief Preceptress of the Daughters of Tabernacle, but resigned on account of her moving away. Mrs. Bell Quinn succeeds her. Mrs. Minnie Cherry, who has been spending the past two weeks with acquaintances, left on the 10th for her home in Kankakee. In the suit of Mrs. Lillie Crise vs. George Martin to replevey her watch she was successful. A party of young people attended the trolley party of the Episcopal church at Cairo Tuesday evening. The celebration the 13th of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was a financial success. Wm. Johnson and Littleton Scruggs contemplate going to the Soldier's Home soon. Rally day at A. M. E. church the 16th. Rev. J. B McCraary, of Metropolis, has been called to the pastorate of the Missionary Baptist church. Mrs. Mary Rob inson has removed to Mrs. Julia Duncan's. News Items from Canada. Hamilton, Canada, Special. — Mr. Rulps of Pittsburg, Pa., paid a short visit to friends and relatives of this city. Miss Etta Duval is visiting friends in Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Clara Duval was the guest at the grand wedding of her friend Miss Abbot of Toronto, while Abe F. Howard of our city was best man. Miss Abble and Florence Holland have returned from a long visit in New York. They report a delightful time. Mr. William Bell, who was lately married to Miss Gertrude Holland of West avenue, is living comfortably at 84 Robert street. Mr. Bell is one of the ambitious young citizens. He is employed by Chadwick Brothers, brass manufacturers, having full charge of the large dipping department. Mr. Walter Smallwood spent Sunday with his family. The union concert of the Starlight and Execsior Clubs was a grand success. Miss Mary Berry has recovered. The 20th Century Literary Society will again open the third Thursday in September. It is hoped all members and friends will be present. The Execsior orchestra will furnish music for the evening. The R. Hammond residence, Oak avenue, is looking quite attractive. For spicy news read The Freeman. News Gathered. Denison, Tex., Special—Messrs. H. E. McCollough, W. W. Kidd, C. A. Bryant, Willie Willis, J. B. Vinson, W. H Santee, Ed Austin, Ed Burton, J. S. Love, Mrs. L. A. Wallace and several others are regular readers of The Freeman. The Freeman is one of the oldest and best Negro journals in America. Every progressive citizen should read it. Attend the Gate City Negro Congress. It meets every Thursday night and interesting programs are rendered. The entertainment given at the home of Miss L. F. Reed by the Gate City Tronbadours was well attended and was fairly successful. Much music was dispersed to enliven and entertain the guests. Prof. Oscar Spencer, representative of the "Western World," Meadows D. H. Dickerson and Esther Wilson, all of Chicago, Ill., are guests of Mrs. E. J. Massey. Mrs. Melissa Robinson on W. Walker street is very sick. Kentucky Jottings. Lebanon, Ky, Special—Mrs. E. N. Brown left Saturday the 5th for Beachland to hold an eight days meeting for Rev. A. L. Nickels and will return on the evening of the 17 and will leave in the afternoon for Louisville to preach the opening sermon for the W. H. and F. Missionary convention at the Fifteenth Street A. M. E. Zion church. The A. M. E Zion church had a rally for the stewards, and raised $25 26 Rev Dr. T. A. Brown, pastor, is still holding the fort. There was a second Missionary Baptist church organized here Sunday, to be known as the Corinthian Baptist church. Rev. G. M. Fisher, D. D., of Hopkinsville, Ky., was elected pastor. He left on the 11th to meet the General Association, held at Danville. The C. M. E. church had a rally Sunday. Pick-Ups. Wheeling, W. Va., Special. - Miss Lydia Jenkins passed through here last week on her way to Parkersburg, W. Va. She had been visiting friends in Pittsburg. Mr Frank Cumberland is spending his vacation in Atlantic City. N. J. W. C. Gordon has taken another party out to enjoy the pleasant breezes Flint Medical College OF New Orleans University national and Industrial College Christown, Tenn. mate unequiled, handsome buildings well furnished. Thorough and efficient work done in all departments. General. English, Commercial, Music, Industrial, Working, Moulding, Blacksmithing, Broom- Sewing, Dress Making, Millinery, Cooking, g. those taking the course in Domestic Economy. Board, per term. Fall term opens Sept. 11, 1903. Winter term information, address the President, College Preparatory, Normal, English, Commercial, Music, Industrial, Carpentry, Iron and Wood Working, Moulding, Blacksmithing, Broommaking, Leather Work. Sewing, Dress Making, Millinery, Cooking, Stenography, Type writing. JUDSON S. HILL, D. D., Morristown, Tenn. ILLE COLLEGE. COLLEGE offers the following courses: Logical, Music, Common School, Mechanical, Agricultural Journals Industrial Departments Equipment of students for last year. HOTEL Rheumatism, Catarrn, Erysipelas, Cancer, Eczema, Syphilis, Ring- worm, Scrofula. Personal. Death of an Estimable Lady. A Practical Point News and Notes A CALL FOR EDUCATED MEN. The Use of Arm. Heart Trouble. Could Not Eat, Sleep or Walk. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure Cured Entirely. "It if hadn't been for Dr. Miles" Remedies I would not be here to write this letter. Two years ago last June I lost the use of my left arm, could not use it and could only move it with the help of my right hand. My heart was so weak I could not sleep nights for evening sleep. I was out of sorts all over and nothing to do. I could not walk without staggering like a drunken man and my home doctor said he could do nothing for me. I was in so much pain I was almost wild. I could not take morphine nor opium as they made me worse. So I got to thinking about Dr. Miles' Heart Cure and Nervine and the more I thought about it the more I wanted to try them. I wrote to the Dr. Miles Medical Co. for advice and I moved to the letter. I can say today that I did as I am a well woman now; can walk and I can three miles and not mind it. I can also use my arm again as well as ever. You do not know how thankful I am for those grand medicines Dr. Miles' New Heart Cure and Nervine. I think Dr. Miles' Remedies are the best in the world, and if I should get sick again I should take the same course. I also helped my daughter Vida so wellwardly and I have written you before to thank you, but I was sure that the cure was permanent, which I now know to be the case."—Mrs. Frank Loomis, Allen, Mich. All druggists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind. The 15th Session opens Sept. 1, 1903. Through courses are given in medicine, pharmacy and nurse training. Students expecting to take either of these professional courses will nowhere find better advantages than we offer. For further information or catalogue, address the Dean. DR. H. J. CLEMENTS, 1566 Canal Street, New Orleans, la. Howard University Medical Department including Medical, Dental and Pharmacutic Colleges. Thirty-sixth Session, 1963-1964, will begin Oct.1, 1963, and continue 7 months. Day School for New Martiriculants.-Tritition fee in 1963, and college classes, each $80.00; pharmacuticual courses, $70.00. Four years' graded courses in medicine and dental surgery. Well equipped laboratories in the department. All students must register before Oct. 18. '83. For catalogue of further information apply to 3085 apply to F, J, SHADD, A, M, M, D, M 901 R Street, N, W. Washington, D, G. Yes ARE mAs x AS 9) AER Ea de, ee Hdd EA. 150, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses HEP ay Waxone, cto, leaving them in your possession. Pies) 247 This is the company toat was organized for the expres GEE | ZF purpose of supplying the peo le of indianapolis with movey Gf; st the very lowest possible rates and making payments witbin WUE PA\''') reach of all. ‘Try our new Building Association Plan arrang: SSh65 (Ase ‘ ea in dlty weekly payments. $95 Of Weerly Payments Only BRESE FE? 60c. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only$1.20. Other amounte ia SSESSE SIAN same proportion, We alro make loans on Watebes and Dis Sa b ronds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost and to as salaried people on their individual note, Most reliable place im the city, Boom 208 Stevenson B’ld’g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washingtcn St irts Now Near Half Price, ‘Wash Skirts of linen nets, basket cloths, butcher's linen and crash, finfshed with lace inser- tion; skirt in both drees and instep length, formerly sold up to $14.75; to close them ONG. cee eneneornene oes BETS Skirts of P.K, plain and lace trimmed, linen crash, grass linen and basket cloth: for- merly sold up to $875; repriced...........---.84.95 L.S.AYRES &Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. ‘TO FREEMAN SUBSORIBERS, If The Freeman fails to reach you please let ns know by phone or card ‘We cannot know unless you tell us. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black. | CITY AND SOOIETY BRIEFS, Mrs. Lucretia Knox is at home. Mies Ida Groves is ill at this writing. ‘Miss Allie Stewart has returned from a visit to Chicago, Bring your news items to The Free. man. Both phones. ‘Mr. John Weeley isciroulating among frlends here this week. Miss Edith Finley is being entertain. ed by New Albany friends, ‘Mrs. Suste Ford of Anderson was among friends here this week. Mr. H. V. Eagleson of Bloomington is among friends here this week. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Boneparte Beatty are the parents of a bouncing baby girl. Master Bennie Sims of Edinburg, And., was in the sity visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. James L, Nicholson has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Logansport. Miss Creola Sanders left Sunday for Chicago, where sho will spend some time with friends, ‘Mr. Albert Strawters has returned to the clty from Providence, RI, His stay will be indefinite. W. C. Hazel, tallor, 327 Indiana Ave , 8 graduate of Charles J. Stone’s school of cutting, Chicago, Ill. Miss E:ta Evans left last Saturday for a few weeks’ visit in South Bend and points in sonthern Michigan. Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter of Louisville, Ky., are guests of Mrs. Frances McAfee in W. 12th streot, Misses Louisa Miller and Mary 8. Warren of Frankfort, Ky., are guests of Mrs. D. D. Hunter, 618 Ogden street Mrs. Mary F. Jameson, state grand princes of the S, M. and T., is holding the State grand session in Richmond this week. ‘Mrs. Mayme Sisele Neleon of Lexing- ton, Ky., daughter of Rev. and Mrs George A. Sissle, visited her parents the past week. ‘Mrs. Emma Philips of Anderson, Mrs. ‘Verda Mason and Lydia Bass of Bloom: ington are the guests of Mrs. Geo. L. Knox this week. Mrs. Iva Hayden (nee) Dozel of Chi: cago was in the city lest Sanday vieit- her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, ir Martindale avenue. Mr. Burnett Kelly, a young man wel known and highly respected ab mt the city, is dead, Mr Kelley bas been il some time. He leaves » family. George Moss and Andrew Wallace o! Marion, Ind., attended the annual ont: ing of the Assoolation of Horseshoer: held at Broad Ripple, August 15th, William Carr and sister, Misa Enris son and daughter of Rey. J. W. Carr o Savannah, Ga. are being entertained by Mrs, T. V. Johngon, Minera street Dr, N. J. Ridley of Lexington, Ks was in the city, last week, on his way to Chicago, where he will take 8 poa! THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED. COLORED NEWSPAPER. pital. Mesdames Sa:ah Clark and Bell Gre- ham of Louisville, Ky., were guests at the home of their brother, Mr. John Jones’, family in Ogden street last Sunday. ‘The smoker given at the Planet Hotel, Wednesday evening of last week, was a pleasant affair Fall mention of same will be found in the “Waiter” column this issne. Mr. John H. Neville of Evansville, Ind, was in the city the first of the week en route to Chicago. Mr. Neville was the guest of Mr. Lewis Brown while here. A free emoker and balloon ascension will be given at the Majestic Club, $10 W. North street, next Tuesday evening, Ang. 25th. Peebles will sing. Harry Fidler, president. The Taborean School of Emma L, Person's Tent No. 19 will give a garden party at the residence of Mrs. Amelia Carr, 80 W. 15th street, Angust 27th. All invited. Admission free. ‘Mrs. Rachael Evans of Nashville, Tenn, and Miss Lanra Edwards of Lex. ington, Ky., left for Chicago, Ill, last Sunday. They returned Thursday and will be the guest of Mrs. Taylor, 1807 N. Sheffield avenue, Mesers. Thomas R Tate and Willlam D, Evans of Louisville, Ky., spent some time in the city this week and were shown around by Dr. Fred Stokes: ‘The gentlemen left for Niagara Falls and Baffalo, aight seeing. Miss Rosle A. Smith, euperintendent of Red Cross Sanitarium, Louisville, Ky., was the guest of Mrs. George A. Sissle last Sunday. Miss Smith is a graduate of tae New England Training £chool for Nurses at Bostin Mass. Rev. J. 'l, Leggett, pastor of Prince: ton Ind.,M E church, is seriously ill at Princeton. Mrs. Leggett’s niece is confined in the parsonage with exall- pox of avery seriousnature. All friends are in deep sympathy with them. A lawn fete will be given on the lawn of No. 2 echool building next Thurs- day evening, the 27th. for the benefit of the Y.M C.A Many interesting fea- ‘tures will be the order of amusement, and musie will be furnished by a band, Neat invitations have been ireued by Mr and Mre, Frank Dent, Springfield, , requesting friends to the marriage of Rose Elizabeth to Dr. Henry Lytle Hummons of this city The ceremony will take place Wednesday evening, September 24. Mrs. Dcllie Lewis, the evangelist, is slowly recovering from a severe ilIness at her home in Jeffereontown, Ky. Mrs, Lewis is well known here where she ‘has 8 large circle of friends. Mr. War- ren Lewis has just returned from a visit to bis mother. Mrs, Grace Offer of Pittsburg, Pa, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Frankfort, Ind, en route to Pittsburg, were the guests of Mr. Dr. Brown last week. Mrs. Offer is a national officer of the “Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary ‘Society of the A. M. E. church. Rev. G. F. David, D. D, pastor of St. John A. M. E church, Frankfort, Ky., will be in the city next week and will assist in the services of Allen Chapel Sunday, the 30th, Rev. David, it is said, is an able man and an excel- lent entertainer. You are asked to hear him. ‘The announcement of a ‘“Japanere Soelal’’ drew a large circle of friends to the residences of Mrs Fannie Kersey and Ellen Palmer, 711-718 N California street, Thursday evening. The affatr was given for a benefit to the Norwood school flag pole, and was enjoyable to an unlimited degree. Musle and re- freshments were excellent co. M. CO. WILLIS, UNDERTAKEE Among the very successfal colored business men of this city {s Cassins M. Clay Willis. who ha» built up an under: taking business which is among the largest in the city. He fsa Kentuckian by birth, but came to Indiana years agc with nothing but his head and hands to carve ont a living. He 1s nota mar fof books, never attended school in his life, but he has gained a sufficlent edu cation, a business and a moderate for tune by his persistent toll and ingenulty In 1890 Mr. Willis engaged in the undertaking business with two horees, one old hearse, a second hand dead wagon bought of Weaver. a white un- Trese Goods here Stood the Test When all others Failed BES = BR a bs af ee = EEA a ue ee as = SSA is oe Fes angen Se. 8S A. BG eas PST es EF EZ ONE TROS ING? gy .)\\" ME NZ OS! AN SI ee ge Ae LOIS PME 1G faye GO i 4 op £ cy i AD BEFORE AFTER Meee cuts wore taken from onsof my enstomers,\whote hair was changed, as 700 se by our treatanent STRAIGHT, SOFT 4ND GLOSSY —PRODUCED BY THE USE OF— CHEVELINE, setatrienctutcnss tiem dampness, ont on the contrary iemade tore '* beautiful by washing. and the straightening appears as pataral as if born with it. Send a plece of your hair ard it and 1 will return itas weninple of ‘my work. Ole: Felines undoubedly the greatest of ail hair Dreparations., Price § Wiper outfit ’ MME M C TURNER’S {No Goods 0. O. D. 1511 Dryades, NEW ORLEANS, LA COMPANY, CAPITAL . ... . . $1,000 000 SURPLUS . 6 4 ses $175,000 TheSavings Department it more people knew how the first two or three entries in a Savings Book help and stimulate the owner to make additions, nntil a habit of regular sav- ing becomes a thing of pleasure as well of prudence, fewer people would be caught out in the wet when the inevi- table “rainy day” comes. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO-DAY INDIANA TRUST BUILDING dertaker, who for years buried nearly All of the colored people Taeee he secured by little money and much promise to pay, which he has faithfully carried out. He succeeded from the start and soon began to accnmulate the necestities of a first class establisnment. In August, 1898, Mr. Willis suffered severely from loss by fire which gutted his great barn of equipments, losing seven horses, two hearses, two carriages, & casket wagon, a box wagon and, of course, his barn and many smaller arti- cles of value. He estimated his actual logs at $7 000, but was allowed $4,000 insurance money. The fire did not aunt him nor retard his business, He was offered assistance by Undertakers Whiteett, Kregio and Weise. By the assistance of the white undertakers Mr Willis conducted two fanerals the very day of his great loss. Mr. Willis and bis daughter, Beulah, his assistant, are both regular graduates of embalming echools. Mies Willis 1c energetic and gives splendid evidence as a business woman. Pkoeaix, like Mr. Willis, arose from hisashes to greater acoomplishment, his progress has been steadily upward ever since, By way of an undertaking ont: fit he has three hesrses, two carriages, two casket wagons, two buggies, one utility wagon and elx head of horses. His home, recently rebuilt, is one of the handsomest owned by colored peo: ple, He has also other vainable city property. So, to set Mr. Willis down as possessing the world’s goods to the extent of about $15 000 will not very much mies the mark. He givee em Ployment tofive people. rom his great ‘success it will be seen that he meritedit. | BUSINESS INTERESTS | Callon Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old, tf Bay your coal, wond and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. Fred Willtams for coal, wood, kindl- ing and mill-wood, 1310 E. 16:h street. Paone old, 3069 main. Resldence 161( ‘Martindale avenue. Remember:—Genulne Woodbine Per fame for sale only at Blodan’s Drag Store, 402 Indiana ave. Mail order: pane | Ready made ekirts are too long or toc large, or wrong some where. Why don’t you have your skirts and snite made to order at the Capital Supply Co. 404 Indiana Avenue? Cash or easy payments SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. The Deaconess Convention and In- diana Auxiliary of the W. H M. Society will be held at Simpson Chapel church. Sept 8-6, 1908, Indianapolis, Ind It will be a great meeting and will bring together some of the best brain of the charch Important questions bearing upon the welfare of the race will be dis- poe ae Te es ae eee ee cee ees 2 ned | e 5 e | Should be called on before you buy your ‘Their modern delivery will please you, to all parts of the city. Main Office 19 N. Penn, St. Phone Call by Name —— GRAND JOINT PICNIC at HIGHLAND PARK, ALEXA SDRIA, IND. Augast 26th, given by the various Tabernacies and Temples. Speeches by the Mayor, Rey. 8. F. Farrel, Dr W. H. Chambers, R J Person and others All kinds of Amasements, Refreshments and Barbecued Meats. Music. Interurban csrs will ran every half hour. Indiana State Fair Indianapolis September 14 to IS Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ‘ney and Bladder Troubles, (oe E. O. SOUTH DEALER IN Harness, Whips, Robes, Blankets, Eto, Fine Harness a specialty. Repatring Neatly Done. Phone Brown 282. 107 N. Alabama Street > yg ee eee cused. Rev. Riley, pastor of Simpson Chapel, is the founder of the Deacones: movement smong the colored people and four Deaconesees have graduated from the school. The school is aided by the W H.M. Society of the M E. church. Rey. L. M. Hagood of Paris Ky., H W. Tate, Cincinnati, O, Dr. M. W. St. Clair, Washington, D. C,, and Bishop J M Walden will be pres ent. All interested persons are request. ed to be present. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHUROH NOTES. This church is located at 422 Senate avenue. Rev. T. W. Lott pastor. Sab- bath school at 10a. m.; preaching 11 a.m.and8p m. Rey. L. R. Mitchell preached last Sunday morning in the pastor’s stead and Rev. Perry in the evening, Prayer meeting every Thurs- ‘day evening. A lawn fete will be given ‘September 5th, corner of Yandes and ‘15th streets, by the ladies of the Aid Cirole. You are invited Berean band pete every Sunday evening from 7 to '8 o'clock. ee ae OE ee ee Te. hr ee ee Prices Will Be Advanced | AB = ——————. 1 | (feel es sen ‘ Sr ES F oUF present st - a) sane ante aes ie will be compelled to pay themsn. S|} 8 @ 8 nfacturers in accordance with the g I was carepeet recently made on all ar. 3 SS tioles in which iron and st 5 NS SS > used. A few days ago we aa i a aires scarioad of Majestics, the order 4 [ae as = | for which was placed last spring Reg [CTEM kes], —-Thoee, togetner with the ranges Wy 4 |e } ! previously on hand, will beSULD AN (Us) eid AT THE OLD PRICES. Orders 2 Ue Meese may be given now and delivery nado later if desired. aa GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE és aN VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120, 122, 124 E, Washington Street. Both Phones 539 ESLER LS AT RAB ESR Ng Sed OC Roe eth ine Sa oS ee CURES CURES Ae PALMER's te ves ACATSSy oe Salt Rheum, Erysipela, : rom QOintment. ,.... ain é Ail eng the Bip and tae Wd an Socnted yantee core for Dando at PINK’S COUT RATE PHA RMACY SSS—0—00 eee EEO hi ay REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE THE MARION TRUST co. Bg aor eet eco renee aie, ON DiGi Choe A 0!!COCO V. fale Talong Co Onr elegant line of falland wioter goods are now on display. If we have not made you a suit, try us Oace. 827 Indiana Avenue; Indianapolis, Ind 4 Squares from Illinols and Washington Streets. Talloring in all ifsbranches. Woolens and Jmported, —————————— . e Century Biscuit Oo. —Mannafactarers of — ) Crackers, Bread and Fancy Cakes 404-408 South} Meridian St, New Telephone 3864 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK e A. B ' C a B K Ki R American Brewing Co, INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Bottled) by J. METZGER & CO. TELEPHONE 407 Taher Icy Gan Gi | SE : eo 2 PRICES: 3 q > Packed and delivered—all flavors (a E A Per Qaart........-.sse00+ +++ 25 conte a Per Half Gal. ................ 45 cents Us. Per Gallon........ ..-..+++-+. 85 conta i BEFORE, ACTER = ‘We Make Pare Cream, 4 h. | re nite Gomheeen AiR, A-Wonderful Face Bleac {ee cream you! wal AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER elpaae e2ur Oa enres both in a box for 1. orthree boxes for $2 Cert 581 West North Street. ed to do what we aiy and to be the ‘beat in the CO q ey patent omit us. i BEFORE “AFTER {AWonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. (usrsa" lata do what wom and toe the a se Sona, Sue Woe Wall hate reired! A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. iA, BEACH-LIKR complexion obtasne aired. 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