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 To Suppress Lawlessness, as will be Show in the Following Letter, 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 which was authorized August 9th, President Roosevelt commends Governor Durbin of Indiana for the attitude he assumed recently respecting lynching during the Evansville, Ind., race trouble. The President also embraces the opportunity to express his own views in reference to lynching and mob violence generally, pointing out that mob violence is merely one form of anarchy and that anarchy is the forerunner of tyranny. The President vigorously urges that the penalty for that crime which most frequently induces a resort to lynching shall be applied swiftly and surely, but by due process of the courts, so that it may be demonstrated "that the law is adequate to deal with crime by freeing it from every vestige of technicality and delay." President Roosevelt says in his letter "Oyster Bay, N. Y., August 6—My Dear Governor Durbin: Permit me to thank you as an American citizen for the admirable way in which you have vindicated the majesty of the law by your recent action in reference to lynching. 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 anarchy, and anarchy is now, as it always has been, the handmaiden and forerunner of tyranny. "I feel that you have not only reflected ed honor upon the State, which, for its good fortune has you as its chief executive, but upon the whole Nation. It is incumbent upon every man throughout this country, not only to hold up your hands in the course you have been following, but to show his realization that the matter is one of vital concern to us all. "All thoughtful men must feel the gravest alarm over the growth of lynchings in this country, and especially over the peculiarly hideous forms so often taken by mob violence when colored men are the victims—on which occasions the mob seems to lay most weight, not on the orime, 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 description; a orime so horrible that as far as he himself is concerned he has forfeited the right to any kind of sympathy whatsoever. "The feeling of all good citizens that such a hideous crime shall not be hideously punished by mob violence is due, not in the least to sympathy for the criminal, but to a very lively sense of the train of dreadful consequences which follow the course taken by the mob in exacting inhuman vengeance for an inhuman wrong. "In such cases, moreover, it is well to remember that the criminal not merely sins against humanity in inexplicable and unpardonable fashion, but 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 people throughout the land should in every way show their belief that they, more than all others in the community, are horrified at the commission of such a crime and are peculiarly concerned in taking every possible measure to prevent its recurrence and to bring the criminal to immediate justice. "The slightest lack of vigor either in denunciation of the crime or in bringing the criminal to justice is itself unpardonable. EXPEDITION IS WRGED. "Moreover, every effort should be made under the law to expedite the proceedings of justice in the case of such an awful crime. But it cannot be necessary in order to accomplish this to deprive any citizen of those fundamental rights to be heard in his own defense which are so dear to us all and which lie at the root of our liberty. "It certainly ought to be possible by the proper administration of the laws to secure swift vengeance upon the criminal; and the best and immediate efforts of all legislators, judges and citizens should be addressed to securing such reforms in our legal procedure as to leave no vestige of excuse for those AGENTS can now double their money selling the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow. It straightens Kinky or Curly hair. Write for full particulars to O. O. M. Co., Agent's dept., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Eye Don't Buy Glasses of a Man if he does not agree to return your money, if he does not rect fit. You are a fool methods and prices before POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. VOTE FOR Thomas C. Whallon Republican candidate for Judge of Police Court. Election Tuesday, Oct. 13. VOTE FOR Thomas J. Yount Republican candidate for City Clerk. Elec- ion October 13. VOTE FOR Chas A. Bookwalter Republican candidate for Mayor. Election Tuesday, Oct. 13. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. miguided men who undertake to reap vengeance through violent methods. "Men who have been guilty of a crime like rape or murder should be visited with swift and certain punishment, and the just effort made by the courts to protect them in their rights should under no circumstances be perverted into permitting any more technicality to avert or delay their punishment. The substantial rights of the prisoner to a fair trial must, of course be guaranteed as you have so justly insisted that they should be. "But, subject to this guarantee, the law must work swiftly and surely, and all the agents of the law should realize the wrong to do when they permit justice to be delayed or thwarted for technical or insufficient reasons. We must show that the law is adequate to deal with crime by freeing it from every vestige of technicality and delay. "But the fullest recognition of the horror of the crime and the most complete lack of sympathy with the criminal cannot in the least diminish our horror at the way in which it has become customary to avenge these orimes and at the consequences that are already proceeding therefrom. It is, of course, inevitable that where vengeance is taken by a mob it should frequently light on innocent people; and the wrong done in such a case to the individual is one for which there is no remedy. "But even where the real criminal is reached, the wrong done by the mob to the community itself is well nigh as great. Especially is this true where the lynching is accomplished with torture. 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 implies degradation. "Tis 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 lawlessly putting to death a criminal by the dreadful torture of fire must forever after have the awful spectacle of his own handwork 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 it stopped with the lynching of men guilty of the inhuman and hideous crime of rape; but as a matter of fact, lawlessness of this type never does stop and never can stop in such fashion. Every violent man in the community is encouraged by every case of lynching in which the lynchers go unpunished to himself take the law into his own hands whenever it suits his own convenience. "In the same way the use of torture by the mob in certain cases is sure to spread until it is applied more or less indiscriminately in other cases. The spirit of lawlessness grows with what it feeds on, and when mobs with impunity 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 awful fact that when the minds of men are habituated to the use of torture by lawless bodies to avenge crimes of a peculiarly revolting description, other lawless bodies will use torture in order to punish crimes of an ordinary type. "Surely no patrol can fail to see the fearful brutalization and debasement 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, all who in any way have a right to address the public, should with every energy unite to denounce such crimes and to support those engaged in putting them down "As a people we claim the right to speak with peculiar emphasis for freedom and for fair treatment of all men without regard to differences of race, fortune, creed or color. We forfeit the right so to speak when we commit or condone such crimes as these of which I speak. "The nation, like the individual, can not commit a crime with impunity. If we are guilty of lawlessness and brutal violence, whether our guilt consists in active participation therein or in mere connivance and encouragement, we shall assuredly suffer later on because of what we have done. "The corner stone of this republic as of all free gover ment, is respect for and obedience to the law. 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 much weakening the bonds of our civilization and increasing the chances of its overthrow, and of the substitution thereof of a system in which there shall be violent alternations of anarchy and tyranny. Sincerely yours. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." LEGAL ADVICE The immense progress and rapid development of the past decade with the intendant increase in population and complexity of business and social affairs 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 members of the professions adopting approved business methods in the manner of conducting their offices and in attending to the exacting demands made upon them. The modern law office is a pattern of neatness and adaptability with its score of clerks and stenographer and the finely furnished offices of the members of the firm, each one of whom is a tried specialist devoting his time exclusively to some particular branch of the firm's business. The needs of the world require the delicate skill and quick and sure decision of the specialist. He is the product of a complex civilization and as the field of his accomplishment is narrow 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 is able to furnish. The Freeman believes that the international Correspondence System of Legal advice whose announcement appears in the pages of this journal is the result of that beneficent spirit of progress 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 exacting demands of society. The International Correspondence System of Legal Advice was evolved by the brains of these men for the purpose of filling a real want in the business and social world. There are times in the experience of 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 advised wrongly in the start. Poor legal advice is a dangerous thing. The errors of attorneys in advising their clients are responsible for three fourths of the law suits that fill the courts. The Freeman believes that the organization of the International Correspondence System of Legal Advice backed as it is by men of undoubted ability, learning and high motives, will not only be of great service 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 concerning the laws of foreign states and countries. The International Correspondence System of Legal Advice marks an epoch in the development of the legal profession. It places before every one the knowledge, brains and experience of skilled specialists in the law that would otherwise be available to but a few. 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 recommending 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 Baptist 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 conveniences, such as telephone service, hot and cold water for all the rooms, with ample accommodation for over 500 guests, under the able management of Mr. George L. Smith, is doing a thriving summer business. The dining room department, with Mr. T. W. Hawthorne, of Boston, Mass, as head-waiter, and a select crew of waiters, is giving the best of satisfaction. The following are the names of the waiters: Messers. H. F. Foster, second waiter; Tom Hopkins, captain of watch; W. S. Putman, S. A Whitlow, J. O Taylor, E. W. Barron, W. O. Fletcher, Lewis Williams, Peter Wells, B. Coleman. Don Rodgers, A. F. Baskins, Arthur and William Sanford, S. L Smith, Geo Fairchild, A. Warford, Will Austin and Albert Jones. Happenings of the Week. Ohicago, Ill., Special—Mrs Elizabeth A. Ross of Montgomery, Ala., who was one of the 1903 graduates of that noble institution, Fisk University, is visiting Mrs. Ella Darling and Mrs. Nannie Tillman, 4842 Dearborn street. Miss Verra Roberts, a charming and highly esteemed young lady from Memphis, is in the city visiting friends at 538 W. 56th street. Miss Mary Hall, one of the successful teachers of Memphis, Tenn., an accomplished and highly educated lady, who has been visiting Mrs Nannie Tillman and Mrs Ella Darling, 4842 Dearborn street, has returned home with a short stop over at St. Louis. Mo. Mrs Jennie Raymore, 2536 Wabash avenue, is on the sck list. Mrs Ida Jordan, of Little Rock, Ark. is visiting Mrs. Perkins, of Thirtieth and State streets. Mr. Edward Washington, of Denver, Colo., is in the city entertaining. Mr. Washington has 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, the great lady evangelist from Hannibal, Mo., is doing great work in our wicked city. The only regret that she is not a resident of our city. Don't forget to subscribe for The Freeman. Mr. P. B. Ross Hendrix, of 144 W 45th Place, will take your subscription. Rev P. B. Shorts, of Hot Springs, Ark., is expected in the city shortly and will be the guest of his father and mother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Berry. In all probabilites he will be accompanied by Master Theodore. Mr. Shorts is of the C M. E. Conference, and is a very able speaker. Magnificent arrangements are being made for the grand excursion to Nashville, Tenn., to the National Negro Business Men's League A C Howard, of the Howard Shoe Polish, will run a special train from here, also the N.B. M League of this city. Rev. Mrs Lena Mason will lecture on the "Race Problem" August 17th at Grace A. M. E. church, 49th and Dear- born streets There will also be a grand barbecue given by said church August 15th. Rev. Jessie Woods is their successful pastor. Rev. J. W. Robinson of St. Mark's church will run a trolley party, Saturday, August 15th, to Harvey, Ill. Michigan Brevities. Jackson, Mich., Special—Mr. Frank Mitchell left for Chicago Friday. Mr. John Wesley, of Battle Creek, spent Sunday in Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Bowers, of Hudson, were the guests of Mrs. Eva Johnson Sunday. Mr. Andrew Williams passed through the city Sunday, en route to Detroit and Put-in-Bay. Miss Watson, of Detroit, visited Miss Eva Johnson Sunday. Misses Minnie Johnson, Minnie Carter and Bertha Harrison left Tuesday for Adrian, where they will spend a week or two. The reception given in honor of the delegates of the True Reformers was an enjoyable affair. Mr. William Simpson and daughter, Irene, are in the city on business. Mrs. Petilford and grand daughter, Mrs. Love, of Ypsilanti, 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 & Johnson's restaurant, or 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 Melborne avenue. Rev. Bundy passed through the city last Friday, en route home from Marion. Rev. Taylor is out of the city for a while. Mrs. A. Ashworth, 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 meeting the District Grand Household of Ruth. Mrs. P. S. 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. After transacting business lunohoe was served. All are pained to hear of the death of Grandma Allen at Kansas City. The family have our sympathy. The Household of Ruth gave a lawn fete at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. king last Wednesday evening, 90 Washington street. It was a success. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D. Thomas' barbershop, 242 East Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. YOUR .....SAVINGS..... 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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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Rates on standing professio al and business cards. Reason able d-count for long time and space. Reading notices 40 per line. Special rates on WR.TE Urs. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1903. DECENT LANGUAGE. 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." 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A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given, in oration, in oration, in oration, Norah that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE--Advertised letters will be held in The Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Allen, Miss Maud Bester, Miss Grace Churchill, Miss Min'le Carter, Ethel Mrs Deine Miss Amie Female Gilliam, Miss Bessie Gilliam, Miss Tena L Harris Mrs Eliza Harris Mrs Mc Coala Lena, Laura Michel, Estelle Morris, Miss Emma 2 Morton, Clara Marion, Mrs Maud Moss, Miss Lana Owens, Mrs Mary Perry, Mrs Edna M Pavine, Mrs Hosa Robleson, Patti Scudder, Miss Clara Sullivan, Miss Molle GENTLEMEN S LIST Alexander. F. Chase F. Mitchell, Walter Bostwick, W. G. McCoy, M. W. Boone, W. C. McOey, D. W. Boehne, Richard McOey, John P Burton, S. E. McOey, W. T Burton, Joe M. 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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. 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FROM THE FOREIGN SHORES INTERESTING BITS OF GENERAL INFORMATION FROM ACROSS THE SEA. A LITTLE HISTORY OF CITY OF LONDON. What Places of Worship--The Parleament and Courts of Justice--Poets--Towers--Museums--All in a Nut-Shell. LONDON, ENGLAND, July 28, 1903. Editor of The Freeman. Dear Sir—Beg to submit my promise before leaving the United States, that is, after I had reached Europe and had traveled through a greater part of the Old World. I will send you some history of the country. Since here I have traveled through England, France, Germany and Russia, but at this writing I will take pleasure in giving you brief history of London and other cities in London. I sailed from New York June 22 on steamer Munnietonka, and after seven days at sea she made safe in port at Tilbury, England. From that place I took passage into London. I remained in London two days and left for Queens-town and Dublin, leaving Dublin 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 their best gown to welcome the President of France, who was an invited guest through King Edward. The streets of London were crowded with spectators, and many thousand strangers from other countries were in London by the order of His Majesty, 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 Prince Albert Edward of Wales, son of King Edward. Just behind was King Edward with President Loubet; their charlot was drawn by sixteen white horses. The parade passed through Holborn Viaduct out of Kings Cross Road, and in front of the British Museum. President Loubet was banqueted by the royal family at Hotel Royal and only those who had a royal pass were permitted to enter the premises. A Little History of London. A Little History of London. London, the metropolis of Great Britain, is a seaport situated on the river Thames about forty miles westward from the sea; it is the seat of a huge government and the chief residence 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 country in itself, returns two members of Parliament. It is governed by a corporation 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 are St. 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 opposite the House of Parliament, and is without a doubt the most interesting among the many places in the metropolis. It was founded about A. D. 616 by King Sebert, enlarged by King Edgar and Edward, the Confessor, and rebuilt by Edward III and Edward I. My pen cannot possibly do adequate justice 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 ancient and modern times. Here the kings and queens of England from Edward the Confessor to Edward the VII have been crowned, and many of them have found there their last resting place. Here several of England's most eminent men have been interred and the monuments scattered throughout the kingdom. 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 is among the most notable of English historic buildings. It stands on the left bank of the Thames, and dates as far back as the time of Julius Caesar. One entering this tower on Monday and Saturday would have to pass through the old gate known as the Lion's gate. The House of Parliament. The House of Parliament forms a magnificent structure, and the monument of England's wealth, occupying the site of the former building destroyed in 1834. This building was erected at a cost of £3 000.000. It covers an area of eight acres and has one hundred stairways and one thousand one hundred apartments and two miles of corridors. The chamber in which the debates are carried on can be visited on THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Saturday by order to be obtained at the Lord Chamberlain's office. I find that the Lord Chamberlain is a man easy to be reached by an American; he is an ideal man and much loved by the English people, and he is to-day advocating our McKinley system of government, tariff for Great Britain. British Museum. The British Museum stands on a beautiful site formerly known by old Englanders as Montague House. It is situated in Great Russel street; it was built in 1838; it is one of the most important structures of the kind in the world. Parliament gave £20,000,000 to a Mr. Hans Sloane to collect valuable curiosities and works of art to be placed within the museum. The contents of the building are arranged under seven sections. Printed books, maps and plans, antiquities, ethnography, Greek and Roman antiquities, coins and medals. The museum is open daily. Law Courts and Inns of Courts. The royal court of justice is 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 justice court to the common Pre court and Chancery court of the Kingdom. You will find in this court men of every tongue and shade, and leading as barrister at one law you will find the black man from Africa and the West Indian Island men proficient in English jurisprudence. You will also find a brotherly relation existing between the two gentlemen, the white and the black man. There is not any antipathy existing or shown as exists in our country, and before our courts. Every man is a man in England, if his lips are thick and black, or if he is white as snow their English laws recognize him as a man and gentleman until he is found otherwise. Royal Building and Residence Buchingham Palace is the town residence of His Majesty, King Edward. From there the royal processions on all occasions start. It was commenced by George IV and finished by William IV, and occupied for the first time by Queen Victoria. The interior of this building is magnificently decorated and contains a collection of very fine pictures, the works of Rembradt, Ruben and other great masters. The principle 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 Buckingham Palace. It was at this Palace that Williams & Walker, a great and pronounced Negro comedy show, played before King Edwards, of England, Prince of Wales and many other members of the Royal family and statesmen of England. The king seemed to be very much pleased with the performance, and at many times was seen to laugh 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 performance trying to learn the cake walk, and was humming some of the songs. The show indeed has caught the ears and eyes of all England, and you can hear falling from the lips of many English ladies and gentlenmen huming the sweet songs of the Williams & Walker show. The songs of the show artists: "The Dahomanian Queen," "Molly Gray," "Riho Coons," "Babe," "A Castle on the Nile," "A Broadway of Da-Dahomie," "I Am a Jonah Man." Every person of this show is a star. The costumes 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-eighth of the population of America as refined and cultivated as those shown to be in Williams & Walker show, and with pleasure I answered by saying that one-half of the Negro population of America is educated. The Baptist Ministers Union. I met a Baptist Minister's Union and was introduced to a number of the leading ministers through their secretary, Mr. Shakespeare, a foreign gentleman, who gave me an invitation to be with them at their church anytime I so desired. The Rev. R. Glover, D.D, Rev. J. Owen, Rev. J. G. R. Greenhough, M. A., Rev. S. Vincent, Rev. J. Clifford, D.D, Rev. W. Cuff, Rev. J. R. Wood, Rev. J. E. Roberts, M. A., Rev. G. H. James and many others. Last Friday night, through Invitation. I delivered an address before the Young Men's Christian Association, Aldersgate street, and am glad to say that the audience numbered 820 people. I will leave London very shortly for Denmark, Sweden, 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. Weekly Budget of Items Weekly Budget of Items. 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 continued. * * The colored law class is progressing nicely. * * The Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guards, arrived at Camp Lincoln, Saturday, August 1st, and was in camp one week, Col. Marshall, of Chicago, commanding. On Sunday, Aug. 2, the colored people turned out in large numbers, in vehicles, 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 and our boys proved equal if not superior to their white comrades. On Friday they reproduced the charge of the famous Tenth Cavalry at San Juan Hill. * * Booker T. Washington spoke at Old Salem, Friday, 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 Jefferson streets is one of the prettiest of that entire neighborhood. * * Colored people should improve their dwellings more. * * Mr. Smith, of Dwellings Cafe, has the most beautiful residence on Seventh and Stuart streets. The house is a nice, light lead-colored twostory, with window frames painted dark. * * Mr. Smith, of 2109 East Kansas, has built a new addition to his house, which makes quite an improvement. * * Rev. 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 The Freeman, the colored American magazine. * * Rev. Howe, of the First M. E. Church here, denounced lynching Sunday, Aug. 2, in unmeasured terms, declaring 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 evidence—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 leading real estate men in our city, Mr. Smith will publish an article soon on the "Race Problem." * * Mr. J. Sherman Wilson is one of the most frugal young men of our city and is destined to amount to something. * * Mr. Richard Douglass, clerk in the county treasurer'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. **M** Revs. Donaldson and Stanley and Mr. J. C. Steele attended conference in Missouri last week. **M** Miss Ludie Hall, of Metropolis, visited Miss Josie Rucker last week. **M** Mr. Joe Cason paid a visit to his wife on the 30th. **M** Miss Lillie Hall has returned from St. Louis. **M** Mrs. Pearl Sams left on the 6th for a visit to her sister at Poplar Bluff, Mo. **M** Mrs. Minnie Cherry, of Kankakee, is visiting here. **M** Miss Bartholomew, of Sparta, stopped here a few days while en route to Kentucky to visit her sister, Mrs. Ellie Jones. **M** Rev. Burton assisted Rev. Sydes, of Cairo, Sunday, it being rally day. **M** Mrs. Margaret Wilkins is repairing her property on high street. **M** Mrs. Mary Paschal returned Sunday from St. Louis. **M** Mr. Frank Russell, of New Grand Chain, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. L. E. Joiner. **M** Mr. W. D. Wilson and daughter have removed to the Kirkpatrick property on Main street. **M** Mrs. Hattie B. Perryman expects to remove to Quincy, Ill., in September. Institute convenes Aug. 31. A Budget of Interesting Items Hot Springs, Ark., special: Prompted by disappointment in love and financial affairs, Mr. James Price, formerly of Paris, Tex., committed suicide in this city last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. Ed Witherspoon, on Ozark street, by taking a large dose of morpheine and whisky. ** Everybody is invited to attend the grand entertainment given by the Uniform Rank, K. of P., of Sampson Company No. 4, at the Auditorium, Aug. 10th, for the purpose of raising money to send the said company to St. Louis, Mo., to the Supreme Lodge and National Encampment of Uniform Ranks. As Sampson Company No. 4 won the first prize in the competitive drill held recently in Little Rock, Ark., during the session of the Grand Lodge, they want to represent the State of Arkansas in the national competitive drill to be held in St. Louis during the session of the Supreme Lodge, K. of P., in September. * * Mr. Robert Johnson and Miss Savannah Calmese were united in the holy bonds of wedlock last week at the parsonage of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Rev. P. H. Lewis officiating. * * Please pay our agent promptly for The Freeman, as we require him to make promp reports at the office. * * Tuesday night, at Roanoke Baptist Church, a large audience listened to discussion: "Resolved, that the Negro should colonize in one of the western territories." Affirmative, Lawyer Joshua, city, and J P. Mims, Holly Springs, Miss. Negative, Dr. C. M. Wade, city, and Rev. C. H. L. Moore, Texas. Decision in favor of affirmative. Weekly Items. Nashville, Tennessee, special: The National 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 controlled 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. G. Smith has returned to the city after several weeks' absence at Columbia, Tenn., conducting the State Institute for Colored Teachers. * * After a struggle for over ten years, Benj. Z. Eaklin, the smallest Negro news agent in America is now seeing the light of success. When the Negro Business League meets in Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Eaklin's News Agency will supply the demand for The Freeman. Church and Personal Camille, Ga., special: A. W. Williams, of Meigs, Ga., of Tuskegee Institute, is in the city. ** The new church will soon be completed. ** Miss Annie Crimbey is expected at Hall's Church 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. Charity Lawrence, of Valdosto, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilson. ** Rev. Gilbert Singleton preached at Hall Church Sunday night to a large congregation. ** Children's Day rally next Sunday at Hall Church. Rev. Knox preaches at 11 o'clock. ** The Mercy Society will give an entertainment Saturday night. ** Dr. Monroe contemplates 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. News Notes. New Albany, Ind., special: Miss Eunice Alexander is reported quite ill 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 of the Tabernacle was largely attended, and said to be one of the grandest affairs of the season. ** * Miss Mattie Borden, of Nashville, who is visiting relatives in this city, entertained a number of her young friends Saturday at her uncle's residence, Griffith street. Among those present were the following: Misses Allie Walker, Tillie McPheeters, Rowena, Hattie and Vergle Dorsey, Estella Storks, Lydia Mitchel and Edith Finley, of Indianapolis; Messrs. Charley Black, Ralph Lewis, Eddie Cosby, Robert Davis, Bertie Alexander, Jinks Kelly, James Callahan, and Johnnie Yantis, of Chicago. In Social Circles. Hamilton, Ont., special: Last Wednesday the Century Literary Society held its last meeting. The opening will be the third Thursday in September. 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 regret the severe illness of Miss Dolly Berry. ** The Excelsior Orchestra is making a good hit. They readily exhibit their talent and their science in the art by making themselves masters 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 with relatives. * * Miss R. Harris, of Buffalo, spent Sunday in the city with friends. * * Mrs. Grace Smith was the guest of Mrs. A. Fayette on Sunday. * * Mrs. 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 present. Music was furnished by Jameson's Orchestra, of Buffalo. Mr. Geo. L. Knox, Publisher Freeman. Enclosed find $1.00 for a year's subscription to The Freeman, the best Negro journal I know. I have saved all the Freemans I have received since 1902. If any one wants to pick a scrap with me just let him misplace my Freeman and there will be something doing. You can tell by this how much I think of The Freeman. Very truly yours, JAMES LOWE, Parkrow Station, D. R. 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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. ARE YOU SHORT? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses Wagons, etc, leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the pee ie of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach of all. Try our new Building Association Plan arranged in fifty weekly payments. $25 00—Weekly Payments Only 60c. $50.00—Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans on Watches and Diamonds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room 203 Stevenson B'ld'g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St Wash Skirts Now Near Half Price. Wash Skirts of linen nets, basket cloths, butcher's linen and crash, finished with lace insertion; skirts in both dress and instep length, formerly sold up to $14.75; to close them out. $7.75 Skirts of P. K., plain and lace trimmed. linen crash. grass linen and basket cloth: formerly sold up to $8.75; repriced. $4.95 L.S.AYRES&Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman falls to reach you please let us know by phone or card We cannot know unless von tell us. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEF5. Mrs. Lucretia Knox is at home. Miss Ida Groves is ill at this writing. Miss Allie Stewart has returned from a visit to Chicago. Bring your news items to The Freeman. Both phones. Mr. John Wesley is circulating among friends here this week. Miss Edith Finley is being entertained by New Albany friends. Mrs. Susie 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, Ind., was in the city 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 she will spend some time with friends. Mr. Albert Strawters has returned to the city from Providence, R. I. His stay will be indefinite. W. C. Hazel, tailor, 327 Indiana Ave., a graduate of Charles J. Stone's school of cutting, Chicago, Ill. Miss Etta Evans left last Saturday for a few weeks' visit in South Bend and points in southern Michigan. Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter of Louisville, Ky., are guests of Mrs. Frances McAfee in W. 12th street. Misses Louisa Miller and Mary S. 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 Sissle Nelson of Lexington, Ky., daughter of Rev. and Mrs George A. Sissle, visited her parents the past week. Mrs. Emma Phillips of Anderson, Mrs. Verda Mason and Lydia Bass of Bloomington are the guests of Mrs. Geo. L. Kuox this week. Mrs. Iva Hayden (nee) Dozel of Chicago was in the city last Sunday visiter parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, in Martindale avenue. Mr. Burnett Kelly, a young man well known and highly respected about the city, is dead. Mr Kelley has been ill some time. He leaves a family. George Moss and Andrew Wallace of Marlon, Ind., attended the annual outing of the Association of Horseshoers held at Broad Ripple, August 15th. William Carr and sister, Miss Euris, son and daughter of Rev. J. W. Carr of Savannah, Ga., are being entertained by Mrs. T. V. Johnson, Minera street Dr. N. J. Ridley of Lexington, Ky. was in the city, last week, on his way, to Chicago, where he will take a post THE TEA PARTY MAN graduate course in the West Side Hospital. Mesdames Sarah Clark and Bell Graham 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. Full mention of same will be found in the "Walter" column this issue. 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. These Goods here Stood the Fest When all others Failed Prices Won MAJE A free smoker and balloon ascension will be given at the Majestic Club, 310 W. North street, next Tuesday evening, Aug. 25th. Peebles will sing. Harry Fidler, president. The Taborian School of Emma L. Person's Tent No. 19 will give a garden party at the residence of Mrs. Amelia Carr. 380 W. 15th street. August 27th. All invited. Admission free. Mrs. Rachael Evans of Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Laura Edwards of Lexington, Ky., left for Chicago, Ill., last Sunday. They returned Thursday and will be the guest of Mrs. Taylor, 1307 N. Sheffield avenue. Messrs. Thomas R Tate and William D. Evans of Loulsville, Ky., spent some time in the city this week and were shown around by Dr. Fred Stokes: The gentlemen left for Niagara Falls and Buffalo, sight seeing. Miss Rosie A. Smith, superintendent of Red Cross Sanitarium, Louisville, Ky., was the guest of Mrs. George A. Sissle last Sunday. Miss Smith is a graduate of the New England Training School for Nurses at Boston Mass. Rev. J. T. Leggett, pastor of Princeton Ind., M E church, is seriously ill at Princeton. Mrs. Leggett's niece is confined in the parsonage with small-pox of a very serious nature. All friends are in deep sympathy with them. A lawn fete will be given on the lawn of No. 24 school building next Thursday evening, the 27th for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Many interesting features will be the order of amusement, and music will be furnished by a band. Neat invitations have been issued by Mr and Mrs. Frank Dent, Springfield, O, requesting friends to the marriage of Rose Elizabeth to Dr. Henry Lytle Hummons of this city. The ceremony will take place Wednesday evening, September 2d. Mrs. Dillie Lewis, the evangelist, is slowly recovering from a severe illness at her home in Jeffersontown, Ky. Mrs. Lewis is well known here where she has a large circle of friends. Mr. Warren Lewis has just returned from a visit to his 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 excellent entertainer. You are asked to hear him. The announcement of a "Japanese Social" drew a large circle of friends to the residences of Mrs Fannie Kersey and Ellen Palmer, 711-713 N California street, Thursday evening. The affair was given for a benefit to the Norwood school flag pole, and was enjoyable to an unlimited degree. Music and refreshments were excellent C. M. C. WILLIS, UNDERTAKER. C. M. C. WILLIS, UNDERTAKER. Among the very successful colored business men of this city is Cassius M. Clay Willis, who has built up an undertaking business which is the largest in the city. He is a Kentuckian by birth, but came to Indiana years ago with nothing but his head and hands to carve out a living. He is not a man of books, never attended school in his life, but he has gained a sufficient education, a business and a moderate fortune by his persistent toll and ingenuity. In 1890 Mr. Willis engaged in the undertaking business with two horses, one old hearse, a second hand dead wagon bought of Weaver, a white un- These Goods here Stood the Fest When all others Failed BEFORE AFTER CHEVELINE. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in this treatment, and the hair is not changed from dampness, but on the contrary is made more damp than it was before, as if born with it. Send a piece of your hair and lice and I will return it as a sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per outfit. INDIANA TRUST COMPANY. CAPITAL . . . . . . $1,000 000 SURPLUS . . . . . . $175 000 The Savings Department If more people knew how the first two or three entries in a Savings Book help and stimulate the owner to make additions, until a habit of regular saving becomes a thing of pleasure as well of prudence, fewer people would be caught out in the wet when the inevitable "rainy day" comes. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO-DAY INDIANA TRUST BUILDING Cor, Washington St., and Virginia Ave dertaker, who for years buried nearly all of the colored people. These 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 accumulate the necessities of a first class establishment. 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, a casket wagon, a box wagon and, of course, his barn and many smaller articles of value. He estimated his actual loss at $7 000, but was allowed $4,000 insurance money. The fire did not daunt him nor retard his business. He was offered assistance by Undertakers Whitsett, Kregio and Welse. By the assistance of the white undertakers Mr Willis conducted two funerals the very day of his great loss. Mr. Willis and his daughter, Beulah, his assistant, are both regular graduates of embalming schools. Miss Willis is energetic and gives splendid evidence as a business woman. Prænix, like Mr. Willis, arose from his ashes to greater accomplishment, his progress has been steadily upward ever since. By way of an undertaking outfit he has three heares, two carriages, two casket wagons, two buggies, one utility wagon and six head of horses. His home, recently rebuilt, is one of the handsomest owned by colored people. He has also other valuable 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 miss the mark. He gives employment to five people. From his great success it will be seen that he merited it. BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Buy your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. Fred Williams for coal, wood, kindling and mill-wood, 1310 E. 16th street. Phone old, 6069 main. Residence 1610 Martindale avenue. Remember:—Genuine Woodbine Perfume for sale only at Blodan's Drug Store. 402 Indiana ave. Mail orders received. Ready made skirts are too long or too large, or wrong some where. Why don't you have your skirts and suite made to order at the Capital Supply Co. 404 Indiana Avenue? Cash or easy payments SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. The Deaconess Convention and Indiana 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 church Important questions bearing upon the welfare of the race will be dis- A.B.MEYER&CO. Coal Coke Their modern delivery will please you, to all parts of the city. Main Office 19 N. Penn, St. Phone Call by Name at HIGHLAND PARK, ALEXANDRIA, IND. August 26th, given by the various Tabernacles and Temples. Speeches by the Mayor, Rev. B. F. Farrel, Dr W. H. Chambars, R J Person and others. All kinds of Amusements. Refreshments and Barbecued Meats. Muslo. Interurban cars will run every half hour. Indiana State Fair Indianapolis September 14 to 18 SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY E. O. SOUTH Phone Brown 282. 107 N. Alabama Street cussed. Rev. Rilley, pastor of Simpson Chapel, is the founder of the Deaconess movement among the colored people, and four Deaconesses have graduated from the school. The school is aided by the W H. M. Society of the M E. church. Rev. 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 present. All interested persons are requested to be present. METROPOLITAN BAPSTIST CHURCH NOTE* This church is located at 422 Senate avenue. Rev. T. W. Lott pastor. Sabbath school at 10 a.m.; preaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. L. R. Mitchell preached last Sunday morning in the pastor's stead and Rev. Perry in the evening. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening. A lawn fete will be given September 5th, corner of Yandes and 15th streets, by the ladies of the Ald Circle. You are invited Berean band meets every Sunday evening from 7 to 8 o'clock. Prices Will Be Advanced on MAJESTIC RANGES PRESSURE BOILER MAJESTIC MAJESTIC MAJESTIC GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE VONNEGUT HA 120, 122, 124 E. Washington Street. CURES Eczema Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Pimples. PALM "SKIN-SU Ointm TRADE MARK This Ointment is an excellent Complexion Present all Itchings of the Scalp and Skin. Sold and rec in all parts of the city. PINK'S OUTRAT 550 Indiana Ave., S.E. Cor., West St. Price 16c REAL E A choice selection of large and small Improved property and vacant lots th in all parts of the city. FIRE INSU Lowest rates. Be THE MARION Northeast Corner Monument W. C. Hazle Tailor Our elegant line of fall and display. If we have us once. 327 Indiana Avenue 4 Squares from Illinois and Tailoring in all its branches. Century B ELESTIC RANGE MEGUT HARDWARD Washington Street. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCES TRADE MARK REGISTERED. Ointment Excellent Complexion Preserver and a guarantee and Skin. Sold and recommended by OUTRATEPHAR Cor. West St. Price 16c by mail 2c extra. REAL ESTATE Location of large and small property for home property and vacant lots that will prove valu- ity. FIRE INSURANCE Lowest rates. Best companies, MARION TRUST East Corner Monument Place and E. M. Azle Tailoring Co. ant line of fall and winter g If we have not made Pima Avenue; Indiana mares from Illinois and Washington St all its branches. Woolens and bury Biscu VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120, 122, 124 E. Washington Street. Both Phones 589 This Ointment is an excellent Complexion Preserver and a guaranteed cure for Dandruff and all Itchings of the Scalp and Skin. Sold and recommended by PINK'S OUTRATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana Ave, S.E.Cor, West St. Price 16c by mail extra to cover cost of W. C. Hazle Tailoring Co. Our elegant line of fall and winter goods are now on display. If we have not made you a suit, try us once. 327 Indiana Avenue; Indianapolis, Ind 4 Squares from Illinois and Washington Streets. Talloring in all its branches. Woolens and Imported. Century Biscuit Co. Century Biscuit Co. Manufacturers of Crackers, Bread and Fancy Cakes 404-408 South Meridian St, New Telephone 3864 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK A. B. C. American B INDIANAPO Bottled by J. METX TELEPHON New Telephone 3795. B. C. B American Brewing INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J. METZGER TELEPHONE 407 Bottled by J.METZGER & CO TELEPHONE 407 Laughner Ice Cream Packed and delivered—all flavors Per Quart.....25 cents Per Half Gal.....45 cents Per Gallon.....85 cents We Make Pure Cream. We Use No Condensed Milk. If you once try our ice cream you will always be our Customer. 531 West North Street. ER & CO. before you buy your Coke ase you, to all parts of the city. Phone Call by Name person and others 8. After our present stock of Majestic Ranges is disposed of, we will be compelled to pay the manufacturers in accordance with the advances recently made on all articles in which iron and steel are used. A few days ago we received a carload of Majesties, the order for which was placed last spring. These, together with the ranges previously on hand, will be SOLD AT THE OLD PRICES Orders may be given now and delivery made later if desired. HARDWARE CO. Both Phones 589 MER'S UCCESS" MENT CURES Tetter, Ringworm, Erysipelas, Blackheads, server and a guaranteed cure for Dandruff and recommended by TEPHARMACY £c by mail 2c extra to cover cost of package ESTATE All property for homes. that will prove valuable to investors, BURANCE Best companies, IN TRUST CO. Cent Place and E. Market St. Oring Co. and winter goods are now on e not made you a suit, try e; Indianapolis, Ind and Washington Streets. Woolens and Imported. Biscuit Co. . BEER Brewing Co. COLIS, IND. TZGER & CO. ONE 407 BLACK SKIN_REMOVEH. REGISTERED AT PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if use is directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if dress is made but bleaches out white. The skin person four or five shades lighter, and a moustache person perfectly white. In forty-eighthours shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin but bleaches out white, the skin maintaining its color. It will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very notchy. It will ply pox plus tan, can move without hating. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfused and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is better than the other. The dollar box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter of Post-Office money order, express money order, or a postage proof; or if you want it sent C.O.D. it will come by express, 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of costs except receive. --- CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, VA.