The Freeman

The Leading Negro Journal--In a Class by Itself. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AND ETHIOPIA SHAUL STREET FORTH MER HAND Public Library 104 VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 35. THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A CONDENSED PUBLICATION OF Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days--A Comprehensive Review Most Likely to Prove of Interest to Our Many Readers. Jeffersonville, Ind., Special.—A first class grocery store opened its doors to the public on Tuesday last, under the direction of John T. Smith, one of our most active and re-sourceful young men. He also runs a well equipped barbershop a short distance from his new venture. Mr. Smith is offering a large and varied assortment of household and table necessities, and he deserves a most liberal support at the hands of the colored people in every section of the community. Prof. W. H. Ferris, of Boston, Mass, spent Tuesday in the city, the guest of R. W. Thompson. Prof. Ferris has been stopping in Louisville since the meeting of the National Afro-American Council in July. He has accepted the chair of science in Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., and will also act as a field agent for Prof. Hawkins' thriving school. He left for the East this week to enter upon the work of soliciting funds prior to the beginning of the regular term. It is understood that Prof. Ferris' attitude of hostility to Dr. Washington's philosophy has undergone quite a radical change since the shameful conduct of the Trotter gang at the Zion church in Boston not long ago. White not in accord with Dr. Washington upon every point, he has been brought to a recognition of the injustice and unwisdom of descending to the tactics of the bully and the tug in voicing his own beliefs. He will never again assist the Boson Gurdian cabal in their querilla like warefare upon the race's greatest character, and retests that a mistaken sense of gratitude for some past favors has caused him to be paraded in so pitiful a role before the thinking people of the country as that into which he was led at Washington, D. C., and Louisville. He is going South to devote his talents to the uplifting of the Negro youths, thoroughly disgusted with Trotterism and all that it implies. In this he shows excellent judgment. Prof. Ferris is indeed too promising a young man to ruin a career pregnant with usefulness by continuing his unfortunate alliance with the Boston marl-plots, whose only claim to distinction lies in a mishevous propensity for racial disorganization. In the southland he can build selectively for progress and substance. Quite a number of the relatives of Negro soldiers have been given a share in the work of making the 35,000 blouses just ordered by the United States Quartermaster's Depot. Lieut. Col. Sam R. Jones, the commandant, knows no color line when a benefit can be conferred upon the gallant boys in blue or upon the noble women whose prayers inspired them to battle for the nation's honor. Mr. Richard Artis has been appointed to a position in the department service at Washington, and has gone to the capitol for duty. Installation and Anniversary. Robeline, La., Special.—The anniversary and installation of officers of the various Tabernacles of the northern part of the state was held at Cypress, La., August 23rd, a large and interesting audience listened very attentively to the very able sermons and masterly addresses. The installation sermon, which was fully up to the standard, was preached by Rev. William Clayton, G. W. Norwood preached acceptably, but the climax was reached when Prof. J. W. Thomas, orator of the day, ascended the stentum and thrilled the audience with his powerful eloquence. Rev. G. G. Golston, District Deputy Worthy Superior of the General Tabernacle, was general manager. as own to ade the re- will or soft re- gged to and dany s is or or or Dal. New Albany Waking Up New Albany, Ind, Special.—This beautiful metropolis of central southern Indiana is experiencing a revival along many lines. New energy is being infused by the new blood that is coming in rapidly, and the old band by" are waking up. There are encouraging signs of good times ahead, and a new start for a "Greater New Albany" is the watchword for all our people. We are INDIANAPOLIS IND., SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 5, 1903. pleased to note that Dr. Stephen C. Alexander, a graduate of the Indiana Medical College, at Indianapolis, has been granted a license to practice medicine here, and has opened an office. Dr. Alexander is a young man of push and enterprise, and every indication points to his success in the calling he has chosen. R. W. Thompson, who is stationed at the U. S. Quartermaster's Depot, Jeffersonville, has decided to make his home in New Albany, and will bring his family here as soon as a suitable house can be secured. He has already been extended the city's "gladdest hand," and a like welcome awaits Mrs. Thompson. The public schools open on the 14th. Abraham Lincoln Post, G. A. R. will hold a celebration at the fair grounds September 14th. A "Booker T. Washington Lyceum" is among the possibilities of the fall and winter season. Mrs. Margaret Sterrett and daughter, Miss Maggie, were in Louisville Friday. The post master is being urged very vigorously to recommend the appointment of two capable young colored men as letter carriers. Such a just and generous action would be greeted with enthusiastic acclaim by the 5,000 colored citizens of Floyd county. ALANUS. Wallace Socials. Wallace, Idaho, Special.—The Stag club entertained a party of ladies Wednesday evening at the residence of H. J. Owens. Mr. J. D. Brown left last week to visit relatives in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. P. M. Vaughner and daughter, Melba, after a pleasant visit in Wallace have returned to Spokane. Miss Maggie F. Smith left for Baker City, Oregon, on the 5th to join her cousin, Mrs. Brown. The Sunday School picnic at Saitere, Mont. last Sunday was an old time basket picnic. Services were held at the park, H. T. Owens superintendent. Mrs. A. A. Z. Starling has signed with Prof. Mayer's Stook Co. They showed in Wallace one week, her Starling appears this week, featuring her favorite song: "Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder." Mr. E. B. Saunders and J. E. Clayborne spent Sunday in Wardner. They slaughtered a few birds before returning, Dame Rumor has it that the name of Miss M. F. Smith is subject to a change in the near future. Mrs. Helen Davis left Saturday for Spokane, to attend the annual conference. Mrs. Sam Jones tendered an elegant dinner in honor of Miss Maggie F. Smith before taking her departure for Baker City, Ore. Mr. Robert Lanshorne, at Saitere, entertained the Sunday School picnics at his residence before they returned. Doings of the Week. Logansport, Ind., Special.—Mr. G. Winslow has returned home after having a plea's ant visit with his sister, Mrs. Chester Keen, of Washington street. Miss. Myrtle Smith and sister, Bessie, have returned to their home in Hardford City, after an extended visit with Miss Mollie Parker and Mrs. Childs. Miss Ora Moss is the guest of Miss Ida Parker. Mrs. Ida Underwood is the guest of her sisters, Mesdames Parker and Waterman. Gus Hedgepath was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Charles Parker. Mrs. Hill, of Anderson, is spending a few days with Mrs. Clem Hill. Miss Foust, of Kokomo, is the guest of Miss Leola Myers. C. S. Jones and family spent Sunday in Delphi, the guest of friends. Ten ladies came up from Kokomo last Thursday to attend the carnival, but were disappointed on account of the severe storm Mrs. L. D. Artis was in the city visiting friends a few days last week. Miss Alice Moss was the guest of Miss Floreta Turner, of Bates street, last week. Rev. A. M. Taylor preached at Bethel A. M. e. church, Indianapolis, Ind., last Sunday. Rev. Russel, of Rockville, Ind., preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Miss Minnie Hale, of Crawfordsville, Ind., is the guest of Mrs. Dickerson. Mrs. P. W. Winslow is sick with asthma. Mrs. Chester Keen is on the sick list. Great Baptist Meeting. Philadelphia, Pa., Special.—Stayed, slow Philadelphia is astir over the coming of the National Baptist Convention, one of the largest organizations of Negro Christians in the world. The sessions will be held in the great exposition building Sept. 16 to 21. Dr L G Jordan, the secretary of the Foreign Mission Department of the Convention, has in training several native Africans just from the field, who will sing at the great Missionary mass meeting on Sunday. There will be delegates from South Africa, West Africa, South America and Barbadoes, W. I. These dlegates are here representing the work from the respective fields, and an effort is being made to raise at least $3,000 in cash at the mass meeting to help these workers. EMMETT J. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary of the National Negro Business League and Private Secretary to Booker T. Washington. Something New in Lebanon. Something New in Lebanon. Lebanon, Tenn., Tenn., the Sunday the 23 the A. M. E. Zion church was filled with a large and appreciative audience to listen to a discourse on the all important subject of intemperance, delivered by the very Rev. A. J. Hogerty, rector of St. Augusta's Catholic church. The subject was fully and ably discussed, with many very impressive illustrations. At the conclusion it was suggested that any who had indulged in strong drink that they take unto themselves vows that they will not drink any more for one year nor offer drink to others. Rev. T. A. Brown, pastor, on behalf of the congregation, thanked the very revrened gentleman for his visit and most excellent discourse and presented him with two beautiful bunches of flowers. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with American flags and flowers. Thanks are due the committee on decoration, who are as follows: Mrs. Mary Simpson, Mrs. Ausborn, Miss Mary E. Smith, Mrs. E. N. Brown and Miss Philamene Smith. We had with us Rev. J. W Rice, Rev. William McElroy and other distinguished friends. A good collection was taken and general funds paid. Thursday and Friday, August 27 and 28, Rev. T. A. Brown and wite held street services, after which religious tracts were distributed to the crowd. Friday night Dr. T. A. Brown delivered a lecture in the Court House, subject: "Progress of the Race," and concluded by telling what must be done to make farther progress. Mrs. E. N. Brown will have a literary entertainment Saturday night at 89th at Zion church, to raise money for the W. H. and F. Missionary funds. Many thanks are due the faithful members and friends of the Zion church for their hearty support in helping the pastor and family in his success this conference year, as he will soon give the parting hand. The pastor has many good things to say of the good people in Lebanon, Weekley Jottings Los Angeles, Cal., Special—Miss Viera Watson, our colored contestant in the scholarship race, is proving successful with the co-operation of her friends. The trustees of Wesley Chapel M. E. church has secured pews for the new building to be erected soon. Willis C. Pierce has moved to Oakland, Cal., where he and his wife are much pleased. Zion A. M. E. church had quite a success on woman's day. Sermon delivered by Rev. Mrs. Saddler, which was very effective. Zion A. M. E. chair is, undoubtedly, the best on the Pacific coast. Under the leadership of Prof. Byman. Dr. Walker, of New York, delivered a lecture last Monday night at the Second Baptist church, which will always be remembered by those who heard him. Dr. Walker is an eminent divine of high culture and rare ability Mr. the popper, porter, is an admirer of the popper, and asks be brave to it. Mesdames Glenn, Woods and Williams are on the sick list. The Freeman hope them a speedy recovery. Morgan F. White, the colored undertaker, is in the city. French Lick News. French Lick, Ind., Special—Mr. J. B. Jackson made a flying trip to Danville, Ind., last week. Mr. Robert Miller and Frank N. Robinson have returned from a short visit to Louisville. They attended the colored fair in progress there. Wm. Watts has returned to French Lick for the rest of the season. Mr. E. A. Grimes entertained Dr. Ward and Prof. Sneed last Thursday evening. Mr. James R. Steel left last Friday evening for Louisville on business. W. M. Searels made a flying trip to Louisville last Thursday. Henry Williams has been on the sick list for several days. Mrs. Archie Roach is visiting friends and relatives in Anchorage, Ky. Charles Jackson, of Indianapolis, Ind., has taken charge of West Baden Hotel as head waiter. Mr. Jackson son succeeds Mr. Preston Moorehead. Mr. Moorehead's resignation was a shock to his many friends. Mrs. Abe Laws returned to her home in New Albany, Ind., this week. Rev. Sparks, pastor of French Lick and West Baden A. M. E. church, will begin his camp meeting on the first at French Lick. He will be assisted by the Rev. Charles Hunter, Presiding Elder of the Evansville district of the Indiana Annual Conference. Personal Brevities. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Mrs. Jackson of Pennsylvania avenue, is very ill. Mrs. Alice Roister, of Chicago, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Claiborne. Miss Mittie Foulks returned Thursday from Sidney, Ill., to begin school. Mesdames Addie Isom and Blanch Diggs are visiting relatives in the city. Quincy Bradley and family have removed to Grayville, Ill., where he is now employed. John Allen has returned from St Louis. Thomas Lyons expects to leave in a few days for Dixon, Ill., where he takes a business course. James Nesbitt is now employed at Beechwood. James Bolen is having his buggy painted. Dedicatory exercises were held at the Second Baptist church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Jackson, of the Cairo Bible School, delivered the sermon. Joe Cason has returned and expects to move his family to Chicago. News Notes. Jackson, Mich., Special.—York Harrison and Miss Hoffman of Ypsilanti spent Sunday in Jackson. John Wesley, of Battle Creek, spent Sunday in this city. Miss Bessie Powers has returned from a delightful visit at Battle Creek and Grand Rapids. The potato picking given at the A. M. E. church Monday night was an amusing affair. Miss Jennie Moore has returned from Pittsburg, Pa. Picked Up In Passing. Rockwood, Tenn., Special—Rockwood is in East Tennessee, under the shadows Waltens's Ridge, near the Cumberland Mountains. It has a population of 4500—about 500 of these are colored; three colored churches, A M E Zion, M E and Baptist. Rockwood has the best public school in an area of five counties around. Prof C H Powell, principal; Mr G W Edmondson and Miss Mamie L Robinson assistants. The A M E Zion church is the leading church of this little city. Rev E M Argyle has done a great work in completing that edifice. The Baptist church is in a muddle. The church seems hopelessly split. The M E church is doing nicely under the pastorate of Rev I L Johnson. Miss Alice M Hill was married Sunday afternoon at the A M E Zion church to Mr Horace Maxwell of Athens, Tenn. The Richland Association of the Baptist church finished its work here last Sunday night. The association could do nothing to better the condition of the church here. Rev and Mrs E M Argyle have been blessed with an addition to their family of a beautiful little girl. Mother and child doing nicely. Read the Freeman. Oklahoma City Jottings. Oklahoma City, Okla., Special. — Last week was a lively week here owing to the fair, which brought many visitors. The Cavelry Baptist congregation held their opening services in their church Sunday, August 23. Many of the leading pastors of the city were present. I E Page of Langen, Okla., took a prominent part in the program. Miss M Carr read an excellent paper. Mrs C Jackson is conducting a series of meetings at the A M E church, in which quite an interest is being shown. Mrs Jackson is an active representative of the colored orphan home, which is located in Pine Bluff, Ark. Miss R Holmes of Little Rock has returned home after spending several weeks here with her sister, Scott. East St. Louis News. East St. Louis, Ill., Special—Mr. W. G. Sublett and daughters, Misses Ada and Lillie, of Lebanon, Ill., visited friends and relatives here. J. Robison and M. E. Jackson have opened a grocery store here. It is said that old brother Walton, now at the Soldiers' Home, is much improved in health and will return home soon. Dame Rumor has it that a wedding is soon to be. General News. Cairo, Ill., Special.—At the Seilis Brothers and Fourpallur's show, which showed here Monday, P. G. Lowery's band was a main feature. Mr. Lowery was entertained by Overly and Pitman.—Miss Lizzie Dumes, of St. Louis, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dumas, 40th street.—Miss Cora Nickerson is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lalley, 2007 Poplar street.—Mrs. Ella Young, of Chicago, is being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Terrrell, Locust street.—Mrs. W. Watkins is at home from a visit to Poplar Bluff. Mo.—The St. Louis base ball team defeated the Paducah team 20 at Sportsman park last week. The entertainment at St. Mary's park Saturday was a success. Over 500 people were present.—Mrs. Ale Cook has returned from a visit to Kentucky.—There will be an excursion to Paducah tomorrow, under the auspices of the C. M. E. church. Overby's orchestra furnishes music for all occasions—Dame Rumor has it that there will be a wedding in the near future.—Mrs. George Thomas, of Chicago, is the guest of her sister, Mrs E Smith, Walnut street.—The reception given at the residence of Mrs Mary Jackson's Tuesday evening, in honor of Mrs Georgia Thomas, was a grand affair. Many guests were present.—Mrs Emma Ogge, of Alon, Ill., who has been the guest of Miss Della Flowers, left for her home last week. Please pay for your paper if you care to read the same, or do not take it from the agent. Mrs Carter and Miss Cora Walker, of Hickman, Ky., are the guests of Mrs Emm Ross.—Miss Lida Mason returned to her home, St. Louis, Saturday.—Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Redman have returned home after spending a pleasant vacation in the south Church and Personal. Municle Ind., Special—Mrs. Rider, mother of W. Rider is in the city. The Hannibal Lodge No 9 and Eagle Lodge No. 14 K. of P.'s the former of Anderson gave a joint concert at the A M E Church last Friday night benefit of trustees. Carl Morl and Thomas White gave an assembly ball at Franklin hall last Friday night. Walter Walters of the Kirby hotel will give a musical entertainment in the future Master Millard Robbins and mother have returned from D-trott, Mich. Mrs Dr. J. H. Smith and daughter, Beatrice, of Little Rock, Ark., who were the guests of Mr. and Mrs W. H. Stokes, have departed for Boston, Mass, where Miss Beatrice will enter the New England Conservatory of Music. The song services rendered by the morning choir of the A. M E church is excellent. J. M Robbins and family have returned from a two weeks visit at St. Joe, Mich. IN GRAND SESSION KNIGHTS OF PYTHIANS OF ALABA BAMA CONVENE REVIEW THE YEARS PROCEEDINGS In a Business Like Manner and Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year—The Starting of Enterprises Suggested— Growth of the Lodge. The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythians of the State of Alabama held its 16th annual session at Selma, Ala., August 10-16, 1903. The largest and most enthusiastic Grand Lodge that has ever been held of colored Pythians in the State of Alabama—106 lodges represented. The Grand Lodge assembled at 1 p. m., in Sylvan street hall. The Grand Chancellor, R. A. Blount, called the Grand Lodge to order. The G. C. Proclamation was read by the Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, H. E. Robinson, Pratt City, Ala. The roll of officers was called, after which the devotional exercises were conducted by the Grand Prelate, J. H. Belser, of Montgomery, Ala. After the devotional exercises the G. C. R. A. Blount, appointed the following committees on credentials and laws: Sir S. H. Philips, of Montgomery, assistant K. of P. and S., Wm. E. Miles, Shefield, Ala., associated press reporter, E. J. Lewis, of Montgomery, Ala. At 3 p. m., the Grand Lodge formed a line of march from the hall to Brown's Chapel to hear the rendition of the well prepared program. The choir rendered selections of excellent music. Sir J. C. Cook officially as master of ceremonies. Hon. V. B. Atkins, mayor of the city of Selma, Ala., delivered the welcome address on the part of the citizens of Selma. In his remarks he said: "I am a Knights of Pythas, and Damon and Pythian will never grow dim on the pages of history." He was liberal in his remarks as to his hopes for the colored race, in which he spoke in words of wisdom and understanding. Sir J. M. C. Logan, of Montgomery, responded to the welcome address in a most excellent way. The welcome address on behalf of the churches of the city of Selma was delivered by Rev. M. Moreland, pastor of Brown's Chapel. His remarks were full of eloquence. Welcome address on behalf of the Court of Calantha, by Miss Queene Mitchell, responded to by Mrs. C. L. Proctor, of Blossburg, Ala., was enjoyed by all. The Grand Chancellor's address was read in the assembly, which was full of wholesome instructions and good words. The recommendation in the G. C.'s, address to establish enterprises in the state of Ala.abama, under the auspices of the Grand Lodge, for the employment of a number of young men and women won the enthusiastic interest and endorsement of the entire Grand Lodge. He presented facts and figures to show the growth of the order since the 15th annual session in Mobile, Ala. More new lodges added and more money in the treasure than ever before in the history of the organization. H. E. Robinson, the Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, made a good and accurate report, which won the admiration of all. On the night of the election of officers great excitement arose; the cry was heard all over the hall—Blount! Blount! The Grand Vice Chancellor was unable to rule-Delegate Milledge Roberts, of Birmingham, Ala., a very large man, walked up and down the hall like a man who was just converted in an old time colored revival, but very soon every delegate was quiet and disposed and Blount was elected Grand Chancellor. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: J. W. Sampson, G. P. C. Birmingham; R. A. Blount, G. C. Birmingham; John W. Jones, G. V. C. Mobile; I. H. Belser, G. P. Montgomery; H. E. Robinson, G. K. of B. and S. Pratt City; W. H. Harris, G. M. of E. Mobile; John Reed, G. M. at A., Birmingham: S. N. Brassfield, G. L. Demopolis; S. L. Whatley, G. I. G., Tuscaloosa; Charles Austin, G. O. G. Mobile; H. A. Clark, G. M. New Berne; Dr. B. E.uckabee, G. M. R. Greensboro. Endowment Board: J. W. Beverly, Montgomery, chairman; S. H. Phillips, Montgomery; S. L. Brooks, Pratt City; J. W. Sampson, Birmingham; R. G. Glass, Montgomery; I. B. Kigh, secretary, Birmingham; W. E. Tinker, treasurer, Birmingham. AGENTS THE FREEMAN has over Four Hundred and Fifty Agents in the United States handling the paper weekly by commission. These agents sell, weekly, from five to five hundred copies each. This means of circulating THE FREEMAN is of advantage both to the agents and us. We desire to show our appreciation in this regard and have decided to give a nice premium to the lady or gentleman agent who disposes of the greatest number of papers between September 1, 1903, and January 1, 1904; Three Prizes Free! 1—A GOLD WATCH. 2—A GOLD RING. 3—A GOLDHEADED UMBRELLA, to the agent selling the most copies in the aggregate. By this we mean that when January 1, 1904, is here the agent who has disposed of the most copies since September 1, 1903, is entitled to receive the Watch (either lady or gent's watch) as the case may be. This does not rob you of your regular commission, but the proposition is only made you as an incentive. We will keep a correct account of the papers mailed each agent each week and the number that he returns money for. GET IN THE CONTEST AND GO TO WORK AT ONCE Another Offer. The three persons who send us the largest number of new subscribers between now and January 1, 1904, we will also give to those persons Three Prizes Freel 1—A Gold Watch. 2—A Gold Ring. 3—A Goldheaded Umbrella. We will allow you to take subscribers at $1.00 Per Year (No Commission) A SQUARE DEAL TO ALL. We will publish each week a list of those in this contest and the num- of subscribers they have to their credit. We Pay Our Prizes. Enter Now Agents can enter this contest too if they desire as it is open to Anybody Anywhere. Sample Copies Sent Free. ADDRESS THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. An Expression of Views upon a Subject of Vital Importance--The Door of Hope. The views expressed by Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, in a recent after-dinner speech in New York on the political future of the Negro was of such a Kelkin character that no fair man can agree. In the Senator's opinion it is a grave crime to educate and encourage Negro education on the line towns. I mean the masses. To declare as the Senator does that "forty acres and a mule" should bound the ambitions of the enterprising Negro, is to declare a policy that is neither just or sensible; to say nothing of a lack of that quality which goeth to make a statesman. The chief, and great, and I might say unpardonable error in the Senator's reasoning lies in the assumption that the Anglo-Saxon race has such a certain amount of inherent qualities which make it essentially superior to all other races on the face of the globe, and by which they are enabled to direct the destinies of the less favored races, and to differentiate between them, and to assist to each their proper metres and bounds, the Negro especially. The assumption is extremely flattering to the white man's pride, but according to ethnological science and history it has no support, and we challenge contradiction with proof forth coming. We do not think it a safe assumption upon which an industrial development should be based for the future. The admirable rise and progress of the Japanese during the past forty or fifty years has been one of unprecidented progress in human history, and, to a great extent, a valuable citation, showing forth the danger of racial dogmatism relative to Anglo-Saxon superiority and racial supremacy. "Forever!" Such a word, and used by the Senator, relative to the humiliation and debasing destiny of the Negro is a very solemn word, for it is only the theologian, and not the political disfranchiser or the industrial economist that can use it with freedom. Not desiring to be over dogmatic I may, with absolute assurance, declare that the future activities of the Afro-American will not be confined to mules, farms, pickaxes, hoes or shovels. Any attempt to impose such limitations upon the Negro would not only be labor lost and vain in its trial experiment but impracticable, just as deportation and colonization. I opine that the precise range which the Negro's activities shall take lies not within the scope of human wisdom. It is only reasonable to suppose, as well as to assume, that in the future yet to come the Negro will range over the same field of thoughtful endeavors which Almighty God will open to every child of his creation, to every branch of the great human brotherhood of man, if they will but only acknowledge Him in all of their ways, and look into Him for the directing and controlling of their paths and steps. Respectively, two strong men, and are spoken of. Dr. Henderson has many friends in the East and West. Dr. H. B. Parks, it is said, will not run for the bishopric, thus the field is left to those mentioned. Parks is sharp, he knows if he should express himself for the bishopric, men would fall over each other for his place. As it is these are the following strong men waiting to give him a "chase" for the place: Dr. R. French Hurley, of Trenton, N. J., Rev. J. W. Rankin, D. D., of Texas, Rev. J. L. Moore, D. D., of Florida, Rev. W. D. Cook, D. D., Baltimore. There will be a hard fight for the Christian Recorder. Drs. Pinkney and Ransom are the strongest men for the place. What is true in the way of aspirants POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, VOTE FOR Thomas J. Yount Republican candidate for City Clerk. Election October 13 VOTE FOR Chas A. Bookwalter Republican candidate for Mayor. Election Tuesday, Oct. 13. Give us a call. Ask to see one of the finest and most complete line of PER FUMES in the city at prices that will surprise you. The views expressed by Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, in a recent after-dinner speech in New York on the political future of the Negro was of such a Kelkin character that no fair man can agree. In the Senator's opinion it is a grave crime to educate and encourage Negro education on the line of skilled labor, as that would bring the Negro in competition with white men. He opposes industrial education, and declares, as being his conviction, that the Negro can best work out his destiny upon the farm; meaning that only in this direction should his mind and energies be directed. What narrow and short-sighted views? If this plan was even possible of execution it would work a very serious and irreparable injury; from the fact that the vast majority of the Negroes in the United States resides in the South and constitutes that class of labor upon which southern industry and wealth chiefly depends. Does the Senator mean to convey the idea that the Negro should or ought to confine himself solely to the farm? Or does he mean that the South should be what it was before the war, in every phase and form, or like Egypt for an example? As a Senator he ought to know that every agricultural country is a poor one, and that it is only by manufacturers that the people are made rich and prosperous. Does the South want, or has she, or does she encourage skilled white labor? A glance over the North will satisfy every fair and unprejudiced minded man that organized white labor has done for the industries. They will realize that the development of the cotton manufacture in the South is now, more than ever, attracting northern capital, and the same is equally true in the developing of iron and steel trade of the South; thus ranking Birmingham as a rival of Pittsburg. Would the wise (?) Senator shut the door of hope against the agencies and influences that are at work in developing southern resources as they have never been before—to diversify its industries and place them on a more independent basis? If development means anything, and can go on, if the mines, the mills and the factories of the South can be equipped with sufficient labor, outside of Negro service, then the confession will have to be made that all other men, excusing the Senator, are a pack of ignoramuses and do not understand the situation. It would be greatly to the advantage of the Negro if he would turn his attention more to agriculture than he has afore done, and abandon the shiftless and improvident courses which he has been inclined to follow in cities and Kinston, N. C. ASPIRANTS ARE MANY BUT WHO WILL BE THE CHOSEN FEW SELECTED TO FILL THE MANY GREAT OFFICES Of the Great A. M. E. Connection-The Time Draws Nigh-Valiant Men are in the Field-Election of More Bishop- A Battle Royal. There are many questions of grave importance to come before the general conference in the A. M. E. church in 1004 which are being discussed by the leaders in thought throughout the A. M. E. church. The questions of retrenchment, editorship of the Southern Christian Recorder, of Atlanta, Ga., Sunday School Union, Book concern, the Endease Society and last, but not least, the election of two or more bishops will not down. The secular press and these on the outside are taking a free hold in the matter. For a while it seemed that sentiment was against the election of more bishops, but a general change has taken place. In all sections strong men are talking of the election of more bishops. They say the bishops who are able to get about like Grant, Tyree, Derrick, Gaines, Coppin and some others can do so much more for the good of the church and race. In an event of an election it seems that Rev. J. M. Conner, D, D, of Arkansas, will be elected. He is a strong man and knows how to make and hold his friends. Then, too, he is wanted for his general fitness; aside from his ability as an author of extra attainment. He is and has been in the pastorate for many years and knows how to sympathize with the men, and what should and what should not be done. It is said a man direct from the pastorate makes a strong bishop in all respects. Dr. Connor is a strong executive officer and a fine financier. He is known outside of his church as few men are known. Dr. Connor will suit any section of the church. Dr. H. T. Johnson and Dr. T. W. Henderson are also for the Christian Recorder is also true of the Southern Christian Recorder. Dr. J. A. Jones' friends are determined that he shall have that paper, if Dr Taylor, the present editor, does not run. Dr. Jones is one of the strongest men of the church, and would make a strong editor. The C. E., Society will be contended for by Rev. J. C. Caldwell, D. D., of Missouri, and a strong man he is. Dr. M. W. Thornton, of Wilmington, Del., Rev. Dr. P. Walls, of Arkansas. Dr. Thornton, having lived in the South and having a host of friends, makes him a strong man for the place. There seems to be a determination to change every general officer in the church, except Dr. Chappelle. Many of the leaders say these positions should be passed around.—Reporter. WILEY G. ALEXANDER 306 29th Street, CHICAGO, ILL 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. Don't Buy Glasses of a Man if he does not agree to return your money if he does not give you a cor Don't Buy Classes of a Man if he does not agree to take the job if he does not give you a cor- rect fit. You are a fool if methods and prices before YOU ARE WANTED at 17 Virginia Avenue to select Your Spring Suits. The goods are now ready for your suitse. Get samples and make your suitse. Price suits $15.00 to $8.00; trousers $4.00 to $8.00. YOUR SAVINGS Invested in Will produce better returns than you now receive from Savings Institutions and will be equally secure. Large and Small accounts receive equal consideration. LOMBARD BUILDING, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A is going to fix my tread BEST WORK AND LOWEST PRICES, C. O. H THOMAS. N. ILLINOIS St.. Over Carter's Bakery, INDIANAPOLIS Acme Laundry Help those that Help You Only first-class Laundry in the city has Colored Employes. 320 INDIANA AVENUE T. W. TAYLOR 15 Carson Street Micha Writing Please mention the Papers 601 Indiana Avenue LET US PUT IN YOU CAN DEPEND UPON US FOR MADAM McNAIRDEE-MOORE M. H. The gifted Clairevoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double(caunt) well, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyants of New Orleans. She's a living Phrenologist and Physiologist. She tells plainly what you are best adapted for in life by her brains and mind. We grasp that her brains and mind are a good influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of homes happy. Read the fifth chapter 1x verse of St. Matt: "Blessed are she peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband or never become angry or your sweet heart forsakes you. You are a marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say. "Yes, we believe the a Godsend to our city; my husband and I had been separated over a year and jus think since I called on this lady, he returned today, we are together and happy." This lady calls or write me; I called on this lady and we are now engaged." You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady; she is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses, business, and financial troubles. Re-unites the separated causes speedy marriage. The one of your friends moved to a new business; no one's ill wishes filled; st. icky a Christian lady and depends entirely on her heavenly gift. If you are painful or alling, think you have been witchcrafted to see her. She spent eight years in the Jungles of Africa and has traveled through the world. Read St. John, 9th chap, 33d ver: "If this man is not God he could do nothing. Three parlors so arranged that you meet nofriends no strangers:everything confidential. Owing to such crowds you may call night or day. Permanently located. Send money by postal order or Registered letter I, for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my hus' band and the way he would throw away his time and money until I consulted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through the years he has become more and more today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will in the spring erect a home. Tongue can't praise her too high. Dear Madame--Your letter like a ray of light. I am so glad you are blessed with it, for every word, of it wars No. 4 Piano Buggy. C. R. PATTER GREENFIELD Rubber Tired. If this does not interest you write for our all descriptions. This firm is the only Negro c The Freeman. No. 4 Piano Buggy. C. R. PATTERSON & SONS GREENFIELD, OHIO. Rubber Tired. $82.50 If this does not interest you write for our catalogue and get prices on pleasure vehicles of all descriptions. This firm is the only Negro carriage factory in the world. Please mention The Freeman. Home Buying Made Easy. We will loan our members within twelve months from day of first monthly payment of dues [1.35 on each $1,000] any sum from $1,000 to $5,000, for the purpose of buying or building a home or paying off a mortgage, and they can pay it back at $4.62½ per month on $1,000. This includes principal, interest, and all other expenses. This is loaning money at less than one per cent interest per annum. Remember 4½ cents per day for 12 months places $1,000 in Bank in your name and you hold the Check Book. Call or write for particulars. Open Saturday evenings. Homestead Loan & Investment ASSOCIATION, Room 57 Baldwin B'k cor. Market & Delaware COAL Let Me Put in Your WIN Get my Prices and be convine I can Save You Money SCHROEDER COAL Old Phone 208 main Bethel Avenue Let Me Put in Your WINTER COAL Get my Prices and be convinced that I can Save You Money Remember the Advertisers of this Paper. Read the A true; I am sorry that I did not write to you months ago. I enclose $6.00 for your service, hoping that you may be successful in bringing about desired results. I feel quite sure that you can. I am very sorry to hear of your being ill and sincerely hope your speedy recovery. I Molino, Fla., Nov. 14, 1992. Madame:—You are the proper person in the proper place. All that you say is true and all you do is good. May God bless you. F.J. Guntersville, Ala., Oct. 16, 1992. I tried Mme. McNardee and find that she is well up to her profession. She will tell you and they will come as predicted. It will make you to want to know many things in the future. There is no doubt of this lady's prophetic ower. She is a living phrenologist, palpitant and a natural born clairvoyant to which thousands will testify. She is a God send to our country—born with a gift that no one can dictate. Tell you every incident of your past and present, and tell the road of success both financially and physically if you will only heed her instruction, I called on her when the one I love had gone I kuew not where and he returned at once, and today I am his dear wife. A LADY of Fort Gibson, Ind. T. Madame. — I feel it my duty. so do this for you are all you advertise. Just think my wife is called on you in September and in a week's time he returned and married me, and I can't praise you too much. Ladies that are heart-broken by family troubles, love affairs and bad luck until it seem that life is good and you will do good; she will tell you to trust God and she will do the balance, and she will. A LADY of Rossland, R. C. Dear Sisters and Brothers--Call on her when you can, she will be please to meet you and will when ever you wish to. She devotes her entire time to the welfare of the people believing God will reward her. She will make your very soul glad to hear her talk of heaven for she writes such soulful poems, and you how to make home happy. Please always enclose stamp for answer. Here she is as she looks today and a bride three weeks. N.B.-Send lock of hair accompanied by one dollar ($1.00) and receive full life reading. Clip this ad. 1527 English Avenue, INDIANA POLIS, IND., MADAME MCNAIRE-MOORE. ERSON & SONS HIELD, OHIO. $82.50 our catalogue and get prices on pleasure vehicles of no carriage factory in the world. Please mention Home buying Made Easy We will loan our members within twelve months from day of first monthly payment of dues [1.35 on each $1,000] any sum from $1,000 to $5,000, for the purpose of buying or buying a home or paying off a mortgage, and they can pay it back at $4.62% per month on $1,000. This includes principal, interest and all other interest this is loaning money to you less than one per cent per month. Remember 4½ cents per day for 12 months places $1,000 in Bank in your name and you hold the Check Book. Call or write for particulars. Open Saturday evening. Homestead Loan & Investment ASSOCIATION, Room 57 Baldwin Blk' cor. Market & Delaware Indianapolis, Ind. OUR WINTER COAL and be convinced that you Money ER COAL CO. Office : Bethel Avenue and Belt Railroad. 1527 English Avenue. THE KEYSTONE A High Class Hotel for GENTLEMEN ELECTRIC LIGHT. STEAM HEAT, HOT CAFE and SAMPLE ROOM ATTACHED 8023 S. R. SNOWDEN Propr "Comp A Cigarofl These Goods here Stood the Test W BEFORE These cuts were taken from one of my customers, wh our treatment. STRAIGHT, SOFT AND —PRODUCED BY THE US CHEVELINE. We use no hot irons or pasting down the hair is not changed from dampness beautiful by washing, and I will retu with it. Send a piece of your hair and lose and I will retu veline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. MME M C TUR No Goods C. O. D. 1511 Dry NEW PHONE 2308— PHILADELPHIA'S LEADING GENTLEMEN ONLY ELECTRIC LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD SAMPLE ROOM CHED 8022 State Street, Chicago, Ill S. R. SNOWDEN Proprietor. Compee A gar of Men ods here Stood the Test When all o EFORE AFTER were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was chan RAIGHT, SOFT AND GLOO PRODUCED BY THE USE OF E. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in the hair is not changed from dampness, but on the con- tinent beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears a piece of your hair and 10c and I will return it as a sample o tedly the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per MME M C TURNER'S C. O. D. 1511 Dryades, NEW C DELPHIA'S LEADING 5 CENT "Compeer" A Cigar of Merit These Goods here Stood the Fest When all others Failed BEFORE AFTER These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see by our treatment. STRAIGHT, SOFT AND GLOSSY PRODUCED BY THE USE OF 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 brittle. If you want to keep it fresh, but it has been worn with it, Send a piece of your hair and 10c 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. PHILADELPHIA'S LEADING 5 CENT CIGAR Cinco WM. T. EISEN Distributor of Fine Cigars 147 South Illinois Street Your Hair Made Straight and Your Samples and be convinced HAIR ener. The latest, and far superior to its equal ever offered before it hair, m. kizes it grow long and flowing all scalp, all scalp, all scalp. MK+SAGE CREAM, is the only safe black skin many shades whiter. It away with all wrinkles, a sure cure for blowing, it all blinkers, an all blinkers appearance and a beautiful pouch-like outlets if they are not what we cla- any one writing for them. No other company will do money before you know what you are going to get. All soilstores first, then fine cigars. M. T. EISENLOH Distributor of Fine Cigars, in Illinois Street, Indianap Your Hair Made Straight and Your Skin Beautiful Samples and be convinced HAIROLEUM, the mod ener The latest, and far superior to all other hair strig ing its equal ever offered before. It takes the kink a hair, m. kizes it grow long and flowing and insturbs, ma self and curved hairstyle and all scalp thecors. Our skin MK+SAGE CREAM, is the only safe and sure prepara black skin many shades whiter. It removes that da away with all wrinkles, a sure cure for pimple, freckle bakes, has a smooth and fine appearance and a beautiful peach-like skin. We do our toilets if they are not what we claim. Free samp for them. No other company will do this. They want know what you are going to do. Not so we want Nothing. Not unnatural Hairo Your Hair Made Straight and Your Skin Beautiful. Send for Free samples and be convinced HAIRLEUM, the modern Hair Straightener. The latest, and far superior to all other hair straighteners. Nothing its equal ever offered before. It takes the kink and curl from the hair and dandruff and dandruff and dandruff and cures dandruff and all scalp disorders. Our skin food, CRETONE MK-SAGE CREAM, is the only safe and sure preparation that will make black skin many shades whiter. It removes that dark oily color, does away with all wrinkles, a sure cure for pimples, freckles, tan, blackheads, blotches, liver patches and all disgruntions and produces a clear, plump appearance. We provide a peaceful skincare program for our toilets if they are not what we claim. Free samples will be sent to any one writing for them. No other company will do this. They want you to send your before you know what you are going to get. Not so with us. We want you to try our toilets first that they are going to work. Our Massage Cream can be held elsewhere, and you may know they are all we claim or we would not go to the exe of sending out thousands of free samples daily to prove it. Testimonials are furnished on request. Be sure and send for free samples and have your friends do the same. Prices 50c and $1.00, or any three $1.00 sizes will be sent for $2.00. Send stamp for samples and printed matter. Address The Tiffany-Rogers Toilet Co. INDIANA POLIS INDIANA. ```markdown ``` CHOICE WINEF, LIQUORS AND CIGARS PONEY MOORE, Proprietor Thirty Elegantly Furnished Rooms, Cafe in connection. European Plan. Prices 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 URF &, SAMPLE ROOM for THE WAITER Alexander of the Fountain in Waukesha, Wis., and should give faction in every respect. BY ONE OF THE Mr. N. H. Smyley, who for five years was headwaiter of the Superior, Superior, Wis., has a and taken charge of the dining of the Great Northern Hotel, S. Wis. Mr. Smyley is also steer the Great Northern and is givin The Faulkner-Webb Co 615-625 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Manufacturers of Plokles, Cataups, Mustards, Vinegars, Sauces and Packers of "The Fa-W Brand" Pork and Beans, Kidney Beans, Concentrated Soups, Sweet Corn and Peas. All Headwaiters, Stewards and Butlers are respectfully asked to support this Ad so far as may lay in their power. The Freeman Publishing Co., advises us that many readers of the paper in the northeast part of the city will buy From us after reading this advertisement. We shall be much pleased to have this statement proved true. We can be depended on for weight and quality. OUR TERMS ARE CASH Wm. Eaglesfield Co. for THE V BILLBOARD Skinner's Tavern Notes. It is very pleasing to notice in your excellent paper the letters from various parts of the country setting forth what gentlemen in our profession are doing, who they are and their progress. I concluded to write you about ourselves. Our headwaiter is getting up a club for The Freeman, so in a little while we will all have a copy. It was first brought to my attention by going into the headwaiter's room, which looks more like a library than an office, and found a copy laying on his table. I have since been looking for it quite anxiously. Our headwaiter is Mr. Charles J. Malord, a native of Virginia, one of the first students of Howard University, was a delegate to several national conventions to nominate president, served fifteen years as United States postal clerk. He has had charge here about one year. He is quite a scholar and orator. He has surrounded himself with an able corps of waiters, all of whom are from Staunton, Va., to-wit: Howard Shelton, S. W. Nlams, Jack Parris, Joe Reed, Charles Fisher, James Jackson, C. Murray, Kid Lewis, Cecil Poundexter, James Jones, Etap Jones, T. Keller and J. Enells. The staff of the kitchen is Mr. William Lee, chief, Chapple Morris, second. The steward, strange to say, is a colored gentleman, Mr. Benj. Turner, and a very excellent one. There are three or four other hotels in town and the waiters of the various places have combined and gave at the opera house, Thursday night, August 27th, a very good minstrel show. Our excellent pastry cook, Miss Emma Freeman, left us last week, but not for good, only to become Mrs. Jacob Summerville. Choice Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Avenue, Phone 4257 new. Indianapolis, Ind. Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MOREN PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED Will write some time soon and tell you about our town. HOWARD SHELTON, Second Walter Skinner's Tavern. Fairmount, W. Va. A Rightful Meaning A correct interpretation of the meaning of the admission of sidewaiters to the national body of head and second waiters is: That they shall be represented at the annual conventions by a man filling the position of head or second waiter. The plan of reorganization by the president is that each headwaiter become an organizer of subordinate organizations. He begins by first organizing the crew of waiters in his employ, and this plan is then extended to other hotels embracing both the head, second and side men. The first organization in any State becomes the mother lodge or society. It simply means that the headwaiter shall, in the future, take greater interest in his waiters. It means that more charitable methods shall come into existence, whereby the waiter who is disabled by slackness or accident shall have the attention which he merits and the few comforts which he desires. Surely no intelligent waiter can oppose this plan, and it does seem to the most sane observer that if a headwaiter refused to identify himself with such good work he would not deserve the station of headwaiter, but should be relegated to some more pleasurable work. It means that the waiters shall have an organization wisely directed and whose grievances can be made effective through representation at the national conventions. Let us look forward and hope for the substance of the shadow now before us. Dallas, Tex. A. B. CARTER. Hotel Notes from Superior, Wis. Mr. C. H. Mason of Hot Springs, Ark., succeeded Mr. N. H. Smyley as head-waiter of the Hotel Superior, Superior, Wis., August 4th, and has surrounded himself with a first class set of waiters and is giving first class satisfaction. The line-up is as follows: E. W. Ewing, captain; George Scott, Charles Henry, Frank Henry, E. McDonald, Robert Price, George Vena, John Williams, W. H. Wooby, I. C. Dillard, Peter Mitchell, W. W. Douglass Albert Ward, W. H. Hines, Will English. E. C. Coleman. Mr. Mason has been identified with such head waiters as J. J. Miles of the Plankton House, Milwaukee, Wis., L. A. Walker of the Eastman Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark., and W. H. THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. SMOKE The Graf and Wilkie Collins Best 5c Cigars. Always Favorites. Alexander of the Fountain House, Waukesha, Wis., and should give satis faction in every respect. BY ONE OF THE BOYS. Mr. N. H. Smyley, who for the past five years was headwaiter of the Hotel Superior, Superior, Wis., has resigned and taken charge of the dining room of the Great Northern Hotel, Superior, Wis. Mr. Smyley is also steward of the Great Northern and is giving satisfaction in every respect. As Mr. Smyley has been headwaiter and steward for the past fifteen years his ability is not questioned. He has a corps of first class waiters, namely: William Gibson, William Saunders, Robert Brooks, Fred McHenry, I. D. Jones, Judge Hudson, Spencer Addins and Hunter Briscoe. Mr. Smyley has his watters under good control, and lectures them once each day on the art of service. BY ONE WHO WISHES HIM WELL. Beach Party at Eastern Point, Conn. The young ladies of Eastern Point gave a very nice beach party Thursday evening, Aug. 18th, in honor of the Fort Griswold House waiters. The beach was beautifully decorated with large Japanese lanterns, under which was placed several dainty tables filled with refreshments of all kinds. A large crowd was present and a very enjoyable evening was passed. The Fort Griswold quartette rendered several selections which were highly praised by all. The quartette consists of D. J. Jackson, first tenor; A. E. Payne, second tenor; Charles Coles, baritone; S. M. Glmore, basso. The Pequot House boys Glee club also rendered some very nice selections, which were applaudable. Prize Winner. Mr. Editor—On account of being a victim of the recent street car wreck in this city I was prevented from making an acknowledgement of prize No. 3 ere this relative to The Freeman's head and second waiters' national prize contest. In acknowledging the same permit me to say that I shall ever cherish the ring among my most precious and valuable memories. Thanking you for this courtesy and past favors I wish The Freeman continued success. J. Sales, who has been connected with the dining car service on the Northern Pacific from St. Paul to Portland, Oregon, has resigned and is now located at the Hecla Club, St. Paul, Minn. He sends regards to Joe Knox, Grant Plummer and Lloyd Smith. The waiters at the Sagamore Hotel, Lake George, N. Y., gave a minstrel show to their guests on the 19th. The show was largely patronized by the guests, and they were well pleased. The season at the Sagamore closes September 1st. The Hotel Windsor, under the management of Charles D. Davis and John Anderson, has been opened at New Haven, Conn., with an elegant equipment, and will be run as the colored professional headquarters of New England. Weekly Budget of News. Pontiac, Ill., Special.—A. J. Burton of Springfield, Ill., presiding elder of the A. M. E, church, conducted the last quarterly conference of the year at that church on W. Washington street, Monday, August 17th. Rev. J. W. Jackson, formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city, now pastor of the same in Lincoln, called on friends in this city last week. Mrs. George Lawson is on the slick list. Mrs. R. A. Barnes returned Sunday night, the 16th, from St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., where she had been attending the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She went as a repressentative of Prudence Chapter No. 11. While attending the Grand Chapter she was appointed grand electa. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes Moore are entertaining their daughter and grand-daughter from Quincy, Ill. Mrs. Harriett Figg has returned from Taylorville, where she was spending a few weeks. Mrs. Clara Babb has returned from St. Paul, Minn., where she has been attending the grand chapter. R. A. Barnes was on the slick list last week. Mrs. Carrie Porter has returned from Aurora, where she had been attending North Wood River Baptist Association. She was re-elected vice-president of the Woman's District Convention. Mrs. Della Jones has returned from Chicago, where she visited a few days. Mrs. Thomas Turner was called to Bloomington, Saturday night, the 15th, on account of illness of her grandmother. The Daughters of the Tabernacle gave a sociable lat Mrs. A. R. DePriest's residence, Saturday night, the 15th. It was a success. Rev. J. W. has returned from Streator, where he conducted services for Rev. Webb. News in Brief. Hamilton, Canada, Spealol.—Miss Davis, of Buffalo, is the guest of Miss Annie Lewis. Andy Johnston paid a flying visit to this city. The union tobacco rollers, colored, made a fine showing, and a goodly number turned out INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance,] HEADWITERS in the large parade Thursday afternoon The Excelsior's and the Starlight's will hold a parlor social at the residence or Miss Berry's, 195 North Catherine street. Albert Greenlaw, of Nashville, Tenn., intends holding a concert in one of our large churches. The constant clatter during the past week has been that of the "old boys and girls reunion" at our summer carnival. Many old Hamiltonian boys and girls visited home this week. Among them were: Mr. King, Stratford, Ont.; Mr. T. Marshall, Woodstock; A. Greenlaw, Nashville, Tenn.; Mr. Davis, Cleveland, O.; Mr. Jackson and B. Taylor, Buffalo; Messrs. Streets, Kane and Hunt, Canfield; Mr. Jackson, Toronto; Mrs. Morton and Miss Tillie Berry, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Detroit; Miss Shepherd, Stewartstown, Ont.; and Mrs. Robinson, Buffalo. Picked up in Passing. Pontiac, Ill., Special—Mrs. Aria Young and daughter, of Quincy, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Arinea Moore. Mr. R. A. Barnes is on the sick list Mrs. R. A. Barnes and Mrs. Clara Babb attended the grand session in St. Paul, Minn. Rev. J. W. Ousley has returned from Streator, where he has been conducting the services for Rev. Webb. Elder A. J. Burton held his last quarter August 16th with quite a success. E. M. Ousley, of Mahara's mirelst, is quite ill. Susle Sumerville, of Chicago, is visiting her grand mother, Mrs. Minton. Mrs. Florence Wesley, of Chicago, is visiting her grand mother, Mrs Hatfield. Mrs. J. W. Ousley is on the sick list. Gold and precious stones, it is said, have been found recently in Liberla, and will none of these things move us? BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM reveals everything. No imposition. Can be handled with ease. Marriage a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living and emergent, challenges Mary's mission. Her her startling revelation of the past present and future event in one's life. Remember, she will not for any price flatter you; yet you can describe her as a compassionate, nonsense. She can be consulted on all affairs of Life, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friends, description of description of companion. She is very knowledgeable, descriptive friends, enemies, etc. Her advice upon sickness, change in business, journeys, lawsuits is valuable and reliable. She treats your destiny good or bad; she withholds nothing. MRS. MARTH tells your entire life—past present and future—in a DEAD TRANCE, has the power of any two mediums you ever want before marriage, the name of all your family their ages and description, the name and business of your future husband, the name of your future wife, the name of your young man who now calls on you, the name of your future husband, and the day, month and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or not, will be true to you and if he will marry you if you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name, buiness and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE SISTERS, MRS. MARTH and in a dead trance. Mother's should know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business with them, and only religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, on whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a psychologist. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her in a courtroom or who she claims. And a person of any enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to consult a psychologist, their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the path to the end of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will come for advice; in full knowledge of what they need, they will front a Medium they try their utmost endeavor to dispel from their minds what they know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by them, and if it will be delivered by "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipled Mediums, but to take hold of the hand and gain control of the mind, to give them the power to most of them. And yet this can be done, and most suiting MRS MARTH this seeming mystery becomes a realization. But it has proved no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. So it proves conclusively that although there are infringers in our midst with "oily tongues," perhaps, the gates of wisdom have not been opened by eminent men and even college professors. It takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and unmingered effort, the key to the well of apprehension must be procured by MRS MARTH for the benign fit of humanity. By letter advice $1.00 Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH, 346 W. 31st St., New York City. THE FREEMAN 4. NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED 5. JOOLLED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES : Agents wanted 1 in every town and city not now occupied, and liberal indemnities will be given to the same. Send for our extraordinary indemnities. ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents per line. Case of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inch. 272 lines in a column. Six cents per inch per carcass in Indiana. No advertisement interest on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on WRITE UTS. 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, SEPTEMBER 5, 1903. THE NEGRO IN ENGLAND. Some one interested more or less in the interest of the race has forwarded to this office a copy of the Louisville Evening Post, which has spread out over its front page a splendid likeness of what is labeled by that paper an "Anglo-African Banquet Scene," and by the way of further elucidation the following: "This photograph of a dinner given West African Negroes in the fashionable Holborn restraunt of London shows the equality that exists in England. The guest of honor was Sir Alfred Jones, a baronet." Judging from the likeness the banquet was indeed a very imposing scene. White men and black sat alternately arranged at the tables, which completely filled the very large and splendid hall. The studious arrangement, one would be safe in saying, was meant to teach what is suggested by the label—equality; a lesson of equality for the world in general and peradventure for the United States in particular. But is it not more than likely that a lesson in irritation is meant? The Britisher may be en rapport with the colored man or he may think he is, because as yet he is a sort of novelty. It is to be hoped that he is carried away with the colored man and that it is not all due to the lack of intimate acquaintance, or, more yet; malignant veneer out of its plaque at our country for its appreciation of Irishmen and the known support of the Irishmen's cause. That country, in that matter, has been a silent sufferer for years, but the manifested sympathy were the acts of individuals, and could in no wise be twisted into acts of the state, consequently it had no recourse. Charity may suggest that this paraded love is genuine as indicated by the checker board like banquet scene; and, for the good of the Negro, it is so hoped. But who knows anything about it? While we on this side of the water feel to appreciate the respect shown black men, and to yield to that people greater love for the thing of the instance, but as yet no precedent is established, because the same conditions are not given. It was but a few years ago since one of the great dailies of London in commenting on the race situation in America said in substance: If the conditions prevailed in England as in America, if the Negroes were here in great numbers as there, jostling out our workmen, it is very likely that we would feel and act as they do there. We trust we sound no hopeless note of misanthropic pessimism; we do not mean to, nor do we mean to be carried off our feet over advertised notions of other countries, where is supposed to exist the racial millennium. We hope only to be fair in dealing with so great a question; one where banquets are not the fairest indices, when we say that it is our belief that the Negro enjoys more freedom in all respects in England, in all Europe, than in the United States; but the reasons are obvious. The Negroes are not there in great numbers. The Negroes have never been there in great numbers. They have never been enslaved there. No war has occurred about them there. They see them there at their best. Some of these propositions may be reflective, especially the last one, but the truth is the light; so let her shine. The banqueting scene was beautiful, 'twas spectacular—pregnant with pos- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER sibilities, roseate with hope—the aome of the social equality dream, yet it to us is but a will o' the wisp; not that it stands so far beyond the pale of the possible, but because of conditions to overcome—conditions that Europe cannot know, cannot ever know. The keenest observers now note that the fringe of the two societies sometimes become merged, entangled, and we get a glimpse of amalgamation or mesallance or miscegenation or some other racial syncopation; but it tells nothing as yet. Quo Vadis? Who knows whether we drift? Those things existed in slavery days. Are they increasing? Are they diminishing? Some valuable statistics might be furnished on the question. It may be said that all of the foregoing has nothing to do with the banquet; it has to do with social equality, and social equality has no limitations; so there you are. Says the article following the description of the notable banquet: It is no unusual thing to see ebony black men escorting ivory white women to these banquets and high social functions, as if to be tantalizing. But we do not hear of marriages in this high society; that will tell the tale. The object is not to help our country along in any of its cussedness; but we live here as yet; it is our home. We will not forget Sir Walter Scott when he sang: 'Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said This is mine own, my native land!" No bastard race should we be, floating about aimlessly as the Sargossa of the Southern seas, the subjects of the capricious breeze. Homer sang of the prowess of the nations; they inspired his songs; of nations with dead heroes, whose names the nations revered and honored, and which gave them courage for battle, themes for songs, subjects for monuments and who left glorious countries to defend. Hear the exultation of Hector, when he says to his too beseaching wife who feared him danger: She-Ah! too daring prince, whither, willist thou run! Too forgetful of thy wife and son. He—No more but to thy tasks at home; There direct the spindle and guide the loom. Me glory summons to the martial scene. The field of combat is the sphere for men. Where heroes war the foremost place I claim The first in glory as the first in fame. Memories and associations make nations great and respected; their history, traditions, tombs and legacies by the way of art constitute in part the altar of defense, without which there are no enobling influences that reach up and about of long duration. The Negroes of America have tombs of honor, worthy history and are at last contributing somewhat to the intellectual wealth of the country—these are in America, not England. We will be wise, not to repudiate our own until we can no longer stand the burdens, in which event we should be wise enough to fly to that whither, where burdens are not, and that quickly. Over much advertising about larger liberty here and there is not necessary; it does not look real. Men generally know when they have enough, and where to go for relief if there is a place to go. The horizon has been fairly scanned, and as yet we are not overly impressed with the 'light' of other countries. The Britisher has the Boer Negro to deal with; he is also a Negro if but a denizen of the Transvaal. "WHITE REPUBLICAN." The communication signed "White Republican," seen elsewhere, may be a genuine article, but it will not be a bad idea to draw down the glasses closely; it is not quite customary to see Republicans labeled as such, advocating out and out party destruction at any price, and especially not so amid a highly interesting campaign. As it concerns us we are not quite independent enough to wage a war against a party on account of the remarks of one of the individuals composing it, unless that individual has extra influence due to his official position, and when it is understood that he stands for and voices the sentiment of his party. The Republican editor is but one individual, and whatever he may say should only be considered the notions of one man so long as there is no general assent to his contentions. That the paper is an "organ" of the Republican party cuts no figure. We presume it is an organ when the party will let it be, and at so much per. It enjoys no peculiar dis tinction on account of its hazardous affiliation and no prerogatives not in common; it is not ex cathedra nor oracular. Take Senator Tillman's utterances. One would be extremely foolish to fly into tantrums because of what he says; he is but an individual. Because of his office his words will have weight; they will, at least, be read, but he does not voice the sentiment of his party in its entirety nor any part of it as it concerns the extremes to which he goes. The thing to do is to let him career and cavort until he gets good and tired and also this Indiana Republican editor who feels that he must be the self instituted racial scavenger for the State. We presume Negroes were in those parts before he was, and will be there when he is not. A call has been issued for a State assembly of colored citizens of Michigan to meet at Kalamazoo, Monday, Sept. 7th, having for its object as stated—an effort to encourage, create, improve and secure the enjoyment of better opportunities and for general civic advancement. It also has in mind "to create and improve opportunities for commercial and industrial progress; to aid and support all laudable efforts tending to promote the general advancement and welfare of the colored citizens throughout the State and nation." Michigan does not believe in "sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof," but it takes time by the forelock and prepares for "war in the time of peace." It is evident that the colored citizens of that State have already felt the influence of the stream that is flowing northward steadily, slowly, but surely and which promises much trouble for the future. They have acted wisely in pointing out the roads that lead to civic peace and general progression. That State has not been alarmed by the howling mob, and may it never be; but its colored citizens will take no chances so far as they are able to control. Between the Negroes at Boston and the white folk at Hamlet, N.C., Booker T. Washington is earning his salary. At the latter place, Hamlet. Mr. Washington and his colored friends took possession of the dining room, where colored people were never admitted, while the white people walked the platform in astonishment and rage. The colored people of the community gathered at the windows to take in the very novel situation; they enjoyed the discomfiture of the whites very much. After Mr. Washington's people had eaten they went out, took seats, picked their teeth, lighted cigars and cigarettes and also crossed their legs. That so-called Boston Suffrage Convention presumed to advise the President as to his course with Booker T. Washington. It is the same old gang, grown insolent and defiant at defeat. Boston isn't the whole show. It is said, "Scratch a Russian and you'll find a Tartar." Must it be said, "Scratch a 'highly' educated Negro and you'll find a fool?" Mr. Editor—I clip the following from the Daily Star: Laporte, Ind., Aug. 27—Arthur J. Bower, editor of the Chesterton Tribune, the official Republican organ of Porter county, announced in the issue of his paper to-day that, beginning next week, he would publish in glaring type the name of every white employer of Negro labor in his county. Mr Bower declares that his purpose in doing this is to place before the people the names of the men who would countenance Negro colonization, which he is fighting in Laporte county. He says that he is in possession of positive proof that every county in the State north of Indianapolis will be made the location of colonies It speaks for itself. If the Republican party is not interested in the colored men why should the colored men be interested in the Republican party? What ought the colored men do? Certainly he should not vote the Republican ticket. I know of no better time for him to show his independence than at the coming city election. Not a ward having a considerable number of colored voters, should give a Republican majority. Nothing would be more wholesome or helpful in counteracting the present apparent sentiment than such a result. The colored man will assume a much more potent position if this can be done. I offer it as a remedy A diversion of the Indiana colored Baptist presachers of Indiana held their association and convention in the Second Baptist church of this city last week. About ninety members were present Rev William Z Thomas is moderator of association Rev W. H Ferguson president of ministers' convention. The News of Indianapolis rises tis- tay: "When a whole people show signs of departure from legal methods and establish mob murder as an institution it is time we set about in earnest to seek salvation." We rise to second the motion. DIVORCE LEGALS. BE IT KNOWN. That on the 18th day of Aug 1903, the above named plaintiff, by her attorns, filed in the office of the Clerk of the circuit court of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, having also filed in the office of the defendant William Marvin and the plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, sw ing that said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint the state of Indiana and said cause is for divorce and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint the state of Indiana and said cause is for court, and answer or demur thereto on the 20th day of October, 1903. NOW, THEREFORE, Said defendant last August, said defendant of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 20th day of August, said defendant of the judicial day of a term of Court, to be begun and held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in October 1903, and that the defendant therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. W. E. DAVIS, Olerk. A. H. DICKey, Attorney for Plaintiff, 10 N. Delaware Street. LEGAL DIVORCE State of Indiana, Marion Co.,ss.; Sadie B. Fox in the Circuit Court of Marion county in the State of Trut D. Fox Complaint for Divorce. BEIT KNOWN. That on the 1st day of Sept. 1903 the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indiana, her complaint against the ab vened defendant Truvat D. Fox and the plaintiff having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant had been a resident of Indiana; that said action is for divorce, and defendent is a necessary party thereto and where as said plaintiff having by endorsement on said defendant defendent to appear in said court, and answer, and demur thereto on the 29th day of Oct. 1903. NOW. THEREFORE. By order of said court, sald defendant last above named is hereby notified of the timing and pendency of the said court's decision and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 29th day of October 1908, the same being the 29th judicial day of a term of said court to be begun and held, on the court of the Court of Appeal, on Monday in October 1908 said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and deterned in his absence. T. V. HILL, Attorney for Plaintiff 203% East Washington Street. LEGAL DIVORCE. Francis F. State of Indiana, Marion Co.oss, Thompson in the superior Court of Maryland, M. State of Erastus E. Indiana, No. 65514 Thompson Complaint for Divorce. BE IT KNOWN That on the 20 day of Aug. 1994, the plaintiff against the above named files, filed in the office of the clerk of the Superior court of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named plaintiff having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant Erastus E. Thompson is not a resident of the state of Indiana and said plaintiff is a resident of the state of Indiana and defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement complaint filed in the office of the defendant to appear court, and answer to demur thereto on the 27th day of October, 1993. NOW. THEREFORE, **Said** defendant last a ency of said complaint against him, and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, the case will be dismissed. October 1966, the banker be the 20th judicial day of a term of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the city of Indianap- land. The court will hear the complaint and the matters and things therein con sined and alleged, will be heard and deter- mined in his absence. W. E. Davis, Clerk. H. N. WYATT, Attorney for Plaintiff. LEGAL DIVORCE State of Indiana, Marion Co. ss. in the Superior court of Marion county in the State of Bruce Gibbs Complaint for Divorce. BE IT KNOWN. That on the 2*day* of Aug. 1903 the above named plaintiff by her attorneys, filed in the office of the clerk of the Superior court of Indiana, 625th Street, her complaint against the above named defendant Bruce Gibbs and the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit, filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court Bruce Gibbs is not a resident of the state of Indiana and said cause is for a divorce and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto and whereas said plaintiff required said objection to a complaint required said complaint and answer or demur thereto on the 27th day of October, 1903. OW, BEFORE, Said defendant is absent hereby is notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 27th day of October, 1903, the same being the date of the filing, the case begins and held at the court house in the city of Annapolis, on the 1st Monday in October 1903 complaint and the matters and things there-in contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his WM. E. DAVIS, Clerk. H. N WAYT, Attorney for Plaintiff. Every Lady Read This. Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it Free to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it Free, Address Mrs. A. B. Hudnut, South Bend, Jud The Indianapolis Sunday Journal on and after September 6th will add 8 Pages in Color 4 Magazine Pages for Grownups 4 Comic Pages for Youngsters No matter what your tastes may require, you are sure to find much to please you in the Sunday Journal ARIZONA-PACIFIC COPPER COMPANY Reliable. conservative, non-speculative stock. A company organized in Indiana, in whose stock its officers and directors have largely invested. Company owns 31 claims (620 acres) of copper ground on the Biggest Mineralize Ledge of Copper Ore in America The par value of the stock is One Dollar ($1.00.) It is now selling at 25c $25.00 invested now will be that will be worth $100.00 be paying big dividends in purchase an option on any amount. 5,000, paying for the same. Write for full information on invest your savings when ward. A Trust Company you 4 per cent. interest and your money to double. W to sell any amount of stock you not each. Look over the list of safe in their hands? E P. JEFFRID (General Manager E. & T. H., and JOHN W. SHARPE, E. M.) (Capitalist, Lo W. H. SHACKLETON (Consumers Gas Trust Co. HENRY SEVER (Director American Nation MURAT W. HOPP (Attorney at-Law PROF. WILLIS S. BLATCH (State Geologist PROF. W. H. TEST, C (Professor of Geology and Ch JABEZ WOOLLE (President Woolley Coal O A. F. BARK (County Treasurer, Pinal O FOR FULL PARTICULARS ADDRESS CHAS. A. MEEKER & CO., Ge 702-714 Steve PHONES 989 Let us keep you warm this winter by and "Wood," 430 Indiana A Harrison M. ASSOCIATION of Indianape Its object is to prevent burials at the weekly or monthly dues. Any one can composed of a number of prominent or good. Among those recently buried: Mary Ballou, Peter Hall, Mary Martin, Willie Walker, Rev. Abra Jordan Montgomery, Rosie Crump. The Association has buried 32 members information call at, or address 536 INDIAN GILL & CO. Coal, Coke, Wool Full weight and fair treatment guarantee THURINGA FIRE Give us a call at New Phones 9687 " " 9366 ed now will buy you 100 worth $100 00 in six mon- dividends in twelve mon- otion on any amount of sha- ing for the same on the time information concerning this our savings where they will first Company or Savings interest and it will take double. We will guarantee of stock you now purchase at 25 the list of officers below. bands? E P. JEFFRIES, PRESIDENT, E. & T. H., and Belt Line Railway SHARPE, E M., 1ST V-P AND (Capitalist, Los Angeles, Cal.) SHACKLETON, 2D VICE PRESIDENT Gas Trust Company, Indianapole HENRY SEVERIN, TREASURER, American National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind. CURAT W. HOPKINS, SECRETAR ATTorney at-Law, Indianapolis, Ind. LLIIS S. BLATCHLEY, CONSULTANT (State Geologist for Indiana.) W H. TEST, CONSULTING ENG Geology and Chemistry, Purdue ABEZ WOOLLEY, SR., DIRECTOR Woolley Coal Company, Evansville A. F. BARKER, DIRECTOR, Treasurer, Pinal County, Florence, MOULARS ADDRESS BEKER & CO., General Fiscal Agent 702-714 Stevenson Building, Ind. on Mutual ASSOCIATION Manapolis, IA Present burials at the hands of charity Any one can join regardless of prominent colored men whose recently buried by the Asss Rev. Abraham Walker. buried 32 members in its 3 years or address INDIANA AVENUE ALL & GREEN $25.00 invested now will buy you 100 shares of stock that will be worth $100.00 in six months' time, and be paying big dividends in twelve months. You can purchase an option on any amount of shares from 100 to 5,000, paying for the same on the time payment plan Write for full information concerning this. Invest your savings where they will reap a big reward. A Trust Company or Savings Bank will pay you 4 per cent. interest and it will take many years for your money to double. We will guarantee in six months time to sell any amount of stock you now purchase at 25e per share for 50c each. Look over the list of officers below. Is your money safe in their hands? E P. JEFFRIES, PRESIDENT, (General Manager E. & T. H., and Belt Line Railways, Evansville, Ind.) JOHN W. SHARPE, E. M., 1ST V - P. AND GEN. MGR. (Capitalist, Los Angeles, Cal.) W. H. SHACKLETON, 2D VICE PRESIDENT, (Consumers Gas Trust Company, Indianapolis, Ind.) HENRY SEVERIN, TREASURER, (Director American National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind.) MURAT W. HOPKINS, SECRETARY, (Attorney at-Law, Indianapolis, Ind.) PROF. WILLIS S. BLATCHLEY, CONSULTING ENG'R., (State Geologist for Indiana.) PROF. W H. TEST, CONSULTING ENGINEER, (Professor of Geology and Chemistry, Purdue University.) JABEZ WOOLLEY, SR., DIRECTOR, (President Woolley Coal Company, Evansville, Ind.) A. F. BARKER, DIRECTOR, (County Treasurer, Pinal County, Florence, Arizona.) FOR FULL PARTICULARS ADDRESS CHAS. A. MEEKER & CO., General Fiscal Agents, 702-714 Stevenson Building, Indianapolis, Ind. PHONES 989 THE CLURSE COAL COMPANY. Let us keep you warm this winter by furnishing you with good "Koal," "Coke" and "Wood," 430 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Harrison Mutual Burial ASSOCIATION of Indianapolis, Indiana Its object is to prevent burials at the hands of charity; it does not require weekly or monthly dues Any one can join regardless of age. The Board is composed of a number of prominent colored men whose financial standing is good. Lake, Wood and treatment guaranteed, also Age- RINGA FIRE INSURANCE Give us a call and satisfy yourself. 2214 East 120 South Coal, Coke, Wood and Kindling Full weight and fair treatment guaranteed, also Agents for Old Reliable New Phones 6887 2214 East Washington Street 9366 120 South State Street. Copies of The Freeman are on sale at Fred D. Thomas' barbershop, 242 E. Second street, Los Angeles, Cal. The Freeman can be purchased in Memphis, Tenn., from Allen Spence 155 DeSoto street, who is an authorize agent of The Freeman. --- buy you 100 shares of stock in six months' time, and twelve months. You can amount of shares from 100 to me on the time payment plan concerning this. where they will reap a big re- sult or Savings Bank will pay it will take many years for will guarantee in six months time new purchase at 25e per share for 50c Pricers below. Is your money S, PRESIDENT, Belt Line Railways, Evansville, Ind.) 1ST V-P AND GEN. MGR. Angeles, Cal.) 2D VICE PRESIDENT, Company, Indianapolis, Ind.) TREASURER, Bank, Indianapolis, Ind.) KINS, SECRETARY, Indianapolis, Ind.) BLEY, CONSULTING ENG'R., at for Indiana.) CONSULTING ENGINEER, Mistry, Purdue University.) Y, SR., DIRECTOR, Company, Evansville, Ind.) R, DIRECTOR, County, Florence, Arizona.) ESS General Fiscal Agents, Jenson Building, Indianapolis, Ind. UTUAL Burial INATION Colis, Indiana no hands of charity; it does not require join regardless of age. The Board is colored men whose financial standing le ed by the Association are: Robert Freeman, —— Holder, Wallace Buckles, Mary Buckles, —— Dickerson, Caroline Lee, ers in its 3 years of existence. For fur- NA AVENUE GREENEN ERS IN Food and Kindling guaranteed, also Agents for Old Reliable INSURANCE CO. I satisfy yourself. 2214 East Washington Street 120 South State Street. The Freeman can be purchased in Memphis, Tenn., from Allen Spencer 155 DeSoto street. who is an authorized agent of The Freeman. DEALERS IN THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE STAGE EDITED BY "Woodbine" BACK PATT TROUBADUOS (Veeckel & Nolan Cumberland. M. sept. 7; Winchester V. . 8; Harrisburgion 9; Charlottesville, 10; Roan- boar. 22. BACK PATT & Sails & Sbo's Circus- Mashallah. Mo. Sept. 7; Mexico. 8; Kirkss ville. 9; Ottumwa, la. 10; Grinell, 11; kildo- ra. 12. WILLIAMS & WALKER's "In DADOMY" Go— London. Eng. indefinite GRANRANS' Big Colored Minstrels— Carlson's "sur" 7; Sheilbyville E-fring- ham. Cairo. 10; Anna. 11; Cart-rville. 12; Murphy'sboro 14. THE HOTTEST COOK IN DIXIE—Connersville, Ind. 7; Sept. 7; O. B. Richmond, Ind. 9; Murphy'sboro. 11; Plqua. 12; Cincinnati, week of the 13. A. W. MARTINS' Uncle Tom's Cabin Co- Kenea. Ws. Sept. 7; Racine. 8; Manitou- ville. 9; Neenau. 10; Green Bay, 11; Oshsaho, Still pleasing the people, everybody's favorite, the king of comedy—Buddle Glenn. Making Good.—Miss Pearl Woods, Miss Tenia Gilliam Miss Annie Jones, Miss Virgle Deor, Mr. Dan Robinson, and last, but not least, the only Dennis Mitchell. Thomas & Wycoff met with great success during their summer tour with the Washburn Vaudeville Co., in their act entitled "That's What I Promulgated." Regards to all friends. Ben Payne, where are you? Mrs. Hattie McIntosh, now playing with the William & Walker Company at Shaftesbury theatre, London, England, wishes to state that the report circulated a few weeks ago that she was married in London to Lloyd Gibbs is untrue. To the Colored Profession—it becomes our painful duty to inform you that our esteemed friend and noted cornetist, Budie Robinson, died in Chicago, August 13th, and was buried by the colored musicians local union No. 88 of Chicago. Notes from the Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.—The curtain went up on the sensational act. "Railroad Jack," which was appreciated by the audience. Mr. Dennis Mitchell, who was playing tramp in the act, was called off Saturday, the 29th, to his sick mother at Savannah, Ga., and Miss Sadie Price ably filled his position with much credit. America's greatest sketch team. Bob Russell and Sarah Price, opened their engagement here Monday, August 31. Buddie Glenn sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kersands, James Lacy, the Crosbys and T. L. Notes from the Eureka Vandeville.—We are doing a big business.—Mrs. Jerry Barnes, the principle comedian, is leaving them streaming singing 'I'm Going to Leave.'—Miss Tennie Wealthy scores a decided hit singing 'Jungle Queen.'—King Rastus is known as the 'Cute Kid.'—Miss Louise Stevens makes good in her character sketches.—Columbus Bragg, known as the 'Ambassador of Fun,' is singing "Dat What Expotentious Means." The entire company sends regards and best wishes to all professional friends. Success to all. Notes from the Clover Leaf Club, enroute with the Hottest Coon in Dixie Co—Daring our engagement in Fort Wayne, Ind, it being George Jackson's home, (a member of the club.) Mr. Jackson gave the club a reception. Songs were sung and speeches made by different members of the club. Every Sunday the club has their social good time, and nothing come too high for them in the eating line.—Marie Richardson sends regards to Lew Jones.—Mrs. Jenkins sends regards to Pauline Crampton and Sarah Price.—Leona Black sends regards to Nellie Price, and would like to hear from her brother, Henry Harris.—Elwood Stafford would like to hear from Henry McCannon and Same Johnson.—Wm. H. H. Jones sends regards to George McDade and Harry Royston.—Irvin Brown sends regards to George Israel and Charles Parker.—H. C. Holland was made a member Sunday.—Augustus Stevens sends regards to A. G. Allen's minstrels. John W. Dennis writes from Domino Theatre.—Our show still continues to draw big. Our mirrith making absolutely opens this week with Casey, the Fidler—John W. Dennis as Casey. Mr. Fred W. Johnson and Miss Pauline Crampton are working double this week in a clean and unique sketch. Miss Carrie Hall is doing some very clever work and making a hit singing "A Pork Chop is the sweetest Flower that Grows." Miss Minnie Carroll is introducing some clever vocal strains singing "Come and Meet Me, Sadie." Mr. Fred Snulus is our musical director and proves a strong addition to the Domino Stock Company. Miss Pauline Crampton is featuring "I Am Wearing My Heart Away for You." Father Kinnie is rendering "Down on the Farm." John W. Dennis is introducing "Oh, How I Like to be the Proprietor Man." Miss Estella Jones sends regards to Jessie Thomass, Hattle Bluford and May Lang Kemp. Notes from Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co — We have just closed a very successful summer season under canvas, and we go at once into our fall and winter season. This show, as usual, will contain many new and novel features for parade and performance. Geo. Thomas introduces as a feature the "Pansey Blossom Octette." in a specialty: playing banjos, singing and dancing at one time, making a novel object. Fred Bennett, in the title role, and Miss Bertha Carter as Topsy, have new ideas to introduce in their respective parts. Witness our new wardrobe, new songs and dances, the specialty part of the show promises to be stronger than ever. Roster of company: Fred Bennett, George Thomas, Preston Peters, Douglas Jones Jube Johnson, Misses Bertha Carter, Daisy Finney, Emma Clasby, Mamie Smith, Rosa Johnson and Pernall Johnson. Our season opened Saturday Sept. 29, at Long Branch, N. J. Mr. Washburn's other three shows open on the 4.7, and 8 of September, and will carry special scenery and private cars for same. We had the pleasure of meeting The Freeman's representative. Richard H. Barnett, while at Atlantic Highlands, N. J., at C. H. Bailey's restaurant. We all had a good time. Success to The Freeman. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City—Elwood C Knox, the hustling manager of The Freeman stopped over in the metropolis one day last week, enroute to Providence, R I., where he will spend his vacation, the guest of James Turner. Mr. Knox has a host of acquaintances in this city, and during his short stay it was a continual round of pleasure—Dan E and Minnie Washington arrived in the city last Sunday from Boston, and are now re- hearing with Smith & LaRose's new octoroons for the coming season.—Geo. Williams and Buttercup Lacalle were big cards at Henderson's Music Hall, Coney Island. This clever team have been booked for a tour of the Kieth circuit —Tom Brown and Siren Navarro are at Hyde & Behman's, Brooklyn, this week. They are appearing in a cleverly constructed act, for which special scary has been built —John W. Dunton, "Jasper," had charge of a big bunch of champion cake walkers that appeared last Thursday in the big Colsum at bridgeport, Conn. Among those participants were: Pickanniny Hill, Dan and Minnie Washington, Harry Hill, Buddle Gilmore, Mattie Brown and Clarice Wright. Miss Eva LaRue was the star soprano in the jubilee part of the entertainment —Shepard N. Edmonds and Bessie Gilman did well last week at the Midland Beach Casino. Smith & Bowman, the clever singing comedians, are at Hurtig & Seamon's this week. The original Wangdoood Comedy Four, Julius Glenn, Harvey Goodall, James White and Erb Robinson, are meeting with big success in their new act, entitled "The Darky Dancing Master," with Bob Company's Cracker Jack Burlesque company. Mr. Glenn states that the quartette is booked solid from the present time until 1905. They were at Miner's Eighth Avenue theatre last week. The Meredith Sisters have just finished their second engagement at the Brighton Beach Music hall, which was more successful than the first. They have valuable time booked, carrying them up to the latter part of January. Al and Cecil Watts are in the city. They are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl. —Billy Jackson is at Huber's Fourteenth Street theatre this week. "Kid H. Thomas has charge and is chief entertainer at the Keystone Music hall, on Thirtyseventh street, of which the Banks Brothers are proprietors. The "Kid" leaves nothing undone to see that everyone is royally entertained during their visit. He is the author of several "hot" songs, among which will be found the following hits: "I Don't want no Black Cat to Cross My Path," "Say! Old Gal, I'm Ashamed of You," and "Dat Don't go for Mine." —Lord E. A. Denton, the man who furnishes the comedy for the "A Wise Coon" company, states that things are running along smoothly, and that he will certainly have a swell little show of forty-five people. The show is booked to open at Detroit, Mich., October 5th. Among those engaged are: Mr. Denton Mentions, Mme. Bright, Muriel Ringold, Irene Garnes, Mark E. Tiger, Alexander Baxter, John W. LeFever and Fred W. Johnson —The Hills, Ida and Wesley, made a big hit last week at Proctor's Twentythird Street Theatre. They are appearing this week in Newark —Avery & Hart were at Hurtig & Seamon's last week. The Wilson, Al and Mable, arrived in the city Sunday from Atlantic, City. —Smith and LaRose's New Octoons are now in their second week of rehearsal at the American Theatre. The people are being handled in an efficient manner by that clever stage director, Al Watts, and the public may look for a number of surprises. Among those with the aggregation are: John H. Smith, Pearl Rose, John Green, Eva LaRue, The Washington, E. C. Harris, Jerry Mills, Sam King, Edna Poole, Mrs. Sam King, Angelline Lancaster, Mamie Turner, Al Watts, Lulu Stanley and the Wilsones. Mr. Smith states that the show is booked solidly for twenty weeks through New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana. They will travel in a private car, and the show will open at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., September 8th —The Freeman special Saturday at Slaughter's torsorial parlor, 114 W. Thirtyfirst street. Read it and keep in line. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richard & Pringle's Georgia Minstrels: At this writing Prof Frank Clermont, bandmaster. has been indisposed for two or three days, but is improving. We all wish him a speedy recovery. Fred Simpson is filling his place daring his illness, and the band is still creating a sensation wherever it plays. The hold-overs, Manzie and Campbell, with the snare drum on parade, still have the crowd around them, and in every town they all claim he is the best drummer they ever heard. In the language of the street, "boys, suffice it to say, that fellow cats that drum up." and Frank Castry, with his tuba, jars a window or two occasionally. Much credit is due Castry, for in leaving show last season, it was with a desire to learn double bass, and the success he is having with it now shows that he has not been idle the past summer. Richard E. Hayes, Bb cornet, is another one of the holdovers, and has the song books in charge again this season, and can be heard nightly calling out his wares as he has a new spiel and is a hustler, hence his success. From a comical standpoint Hayes has the most responsible position on the car as chief entertainer; it falls to his lot to be ready on the spur of the moment to entertain us in any of the following ways: By colling words, extemporaneous speeches, original songs, rag time cornet playing, etc., and should Kraton, Kelley, Pittman and Powell fall to The Greatest Colored Attraction of the Age ORGANIZED AUGUST 8th, 1903--NEVER CLOSING MAHARA'S OPERATIC MINSTRELS BIG SPECTACULAR-WATERMELON-FIRST PART N. B.—Wanted at all times first-class Performers and Musicians. laugh. Hayes, for the time being, is considered a frost, which is a slab to his reputation. In San Antonio, Tex., on the 28th, Henry Bartlette, solo-alto, and Willie Williams. Bb clarinet player, were shaking hands with their mothers and old friends, who were glad to find each other in the best of health and doing fine. Charles Parker, trombone and saxophone player, is still with the Georgia's getting his, and wishes to be remembered by all friends in and out of the profession. The orchestra, under the able direction of Prof. Ralph Nicolas, is keeping pace with the other branches of the company, and is making quite a hit playing different selections during intermission between first part and olio. Some nights after the curtain is down on the after piece a number of people are seen waiting in theatre to hear the ragtime closing piece which the orchestra plays in a JOHN C. HAYWOOD'S Celebrated Orchestra 12-Pieces-12 telling way. In Waco the band made more than good, and received rounds after rounds of applause. After playing "Hlawatha" there was such a call for it to be played again that Clermont had to cut the program in order to play it. Hello, Al. Holman, Loony, Stevens, Jones and friends with Hottest Coon in Dixie Company, Kersands' bunch, Sol Tibbs and Arthur Wilson with A. G. Allen's N, O, minstrels. Notes from Mahara's Operatic Mintrels.—The show is booked nearly solid up to June 10th, and will play nearly all return dates, starting at Grand Forks, S. D., Sept. 7, Labor day. The band, which has always been a big feature, has been greatly enlarged, and under the able direction of Fount B. Wood fully proves our boast of the finest colored band in existence. Mose McQuitty's baritone and Fount B Wood's slide trombone solos are the big hits of the daily concerts. Prof. John C. Haywood and his challenge orchestra of twelve pieces handle the inside end of the music program and certainly are winning great praise nightly. Billy Johnson is our principal comedian and certainly earns the applause handed him at every performance. Geo. Hamilton is cleaning up with "My Castle on the River Nile." Richard Lewis' beautiful rendition of "The River of Peace" is the star number on the program. Dick certainly sings sweeter than ever. Henry Coleman, our pheromone baritone soloist, is singing with great effect Shoan Edward's best pathetic endeavor, "He is My Father Just the Same." Leroy Bland is certainly doing the same. Leroy Bland is taking more encores nightly than a dozen average performers. His costumes are simple—the finest. Arthur L. Prince, slack wire walker and hoop roller, is certainly a wonder. He springs a new trick on us nightly. His hoop rolling is simply marvelous and his wire act equal to the best. Jack Watkins, our genial stage manager, always wears a pleasant smile and certainly keeps things warm behind the stage, allowing no waits of any kind. This show is certainly a credit to colored minstrelsy. Notes from the Famous Billy Kersands' Minstrel Company.—We opened in Gibson City, Ill., to the capacity of the house notwithstanding we were the third colored show in the house this season. Both the opera house manager and stage hands claim that Kersands certainly has been successful in securing a good bunch of people—people who are well versed in all lines of the show business. All acknowledge that Kersands has cleaned up in the minstrel world. After the show a well-known owner and manager called to the orchestra pit to see Mr. Lacy and compliment the musical part of the company and Mr. Kersands on his ability to put forth such a combination. Ed Burton sends regards to all his Chicago friends. Mr. Burton is leading the famous Alabama quartette with Kersands' big minstrel company. Langford, Camron and Cooper send regards to James P. Je sie Gilmer, John Sherman and Dick Thomas. Write, all of you. We are with the "Big Thing," Kersands' Minstrel Company. The first "ghost day" occurred in Springfield, Ill. the day of our noted little Charles R. Parker, who we all wish was here with us today. The ghost has walked on time and all are happy and enjoying themselves. Mr. and Mrs Kersands sind regards to all friends in and out of the profession, wishing all success. James Lacy wants a good trap drummer to is breaking all records in Arkansas and Texas. Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels have had the record for years for big business. This season they are breaking their own record. Press Says: The limit has been reached in perfection, they never could realize the fact that colored people could give such a performance. Colored Attraction of the Age JUST 8th, 1903 -- NEVER CLOSING OPERATIC MINSTRELS Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels have had the record for years for big business. This season they are breaking their own record. Press Says: The limit has been reached in perfection, they never could realize the fact that colored people could give such a performance. 30-PEOPLE-30 FOUNT B. WOOD'S Famous Concert Band 20-Strong-20 A, OWNER AND MANAGER, 160 Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILL. performers and Musicians. (WANTED FOR DR. WITTMAN'S ENTERPRISES) The King of Zulu, Old Plantation, A Southern Comedy, introducing old plantation melodies, wanted chorus people who can cake walk and one old man who can work straight in acts. Wittman's Minstrels and Vaudeville, Wanted—Musical turn, sketch team and musicians that double band and orchestra. State all you do, who you have been with and lowest salary in first letter. I am negotiating for my own private car and will have all the delicacies of the season. Show in Opera Houses. Three night stands. Special paper. Rehearsals for King of Zulu at Evansville, Sept. 1. Address DR. WITTMAN, B. M. A. Bld'g Rooms 54 and 55, Evansville, Ind. Old Plantation, A Southern Comedy, introducing old plantation melodies, wanted chorus people who can cake walk and one old man who can work still well. State all you do, who you have been with and lowest salary in first letter. I am negotiating for my own private car and will have all the delicacies of the season. Show in Opera Houses. Three night stands. Special paper. Rehearsals for King of Zulu at Evansville, Sept. 1. Address DR. WITTMAN, B. M. A. Bld'd'g Rooms 54 and 55, Evansville, Ind. WANTED FOR Alexander Bros. Plantation Minstrels Band of 10 or 12 who can double Orchestra—Male and Female Quartette. Performers write. Also Cook and Porter. Kid Langford, Oscar Camerson, Nettie Goff, Rose and Parnell Johnson, I want all of you. Address G. W. ALEXANDER, Postoffice Box 373, Duluth, Minn. N. B—Long engagement, good treatment and sure money are my objects. Make your salary right. Coal, Coke and Wood Best grades of fuel, Lowest prices, Satisfaction guaranteed. MORGAN & JACKSON Co YARDS 350 W. Thirteenth and 550 W. McCarty Sts. WILLIAMS’ SHAVING SOAP “The only Soap fit for the Face” Made expressly for the face—to soften and prepare the beard for the razor—to allay irritation—to leave the skin soothed, cooled, and refreshed—to make shaving easy, safe, agreeable. Williams’ Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams’ Shaving Stick, 25c. Williams’ Glycerated Tar (Toilet) Soap, 10c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Williams’ Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. AMUSING “CHANGING FACE” PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAMP Alexander Bros. Plantation Minstrels Band of 10 or 13 who can double Orchestra-Male and Female Quartette. Performers write. Also Cook and Porter. Kid Langford, Oscar Camerson, Nettie Goff, Rose and Parnell Johnson, I want all of you. Address Postoffice Box 373, Duluth, Minn. N. B—Long engagement, good treatment and sure money are my objects. Make your salary right. Coal, Coke and Wood Best grades of fuel, Lowest prices, Satisfaction guaranteed. 550 W. McCarty Ste. 350 W. Thirteenth WILLIAMS' SHAVING SOAP "The only Soap fit for the Face" Made expressly for the face—to soften and prepare the beard for the razor—to allay irritation—to leave the skin soothed, cooled, and refreshed—to make shaving easy, safe, agreeable. Williams' Soaps sold everywhere, but sent by mail if your dealer does not supply you. Williams' Shaving Stick, 25c. Williams' Glycerated Tol (Tollet) Soap, 10c. Genuine Yankee Shaving Soap (Rd. or Sq.), 10c. Luxury Shaving Tablet, 25c. Williams' Shaving Soap (Barbers), 6 round cakes, 1 lb. 40c. Exquisite also for toilet. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn., U. S. A. AMUSING "CHANGING FACE" PUZZLE SENT FOR 2c. STAMP $50 A Gold Watch in appear. $3.50 Do not buy a watch ainee. for $3.50 will not show this one. Send your name and address and we will send for examination this weekend at the museum. Press C. O. D. $5.50. Hunting-case, with a ruby jeweled movement, pink leather strap, and 20-year guarantee. Our 20-year guarantee and a handmade chain and charm free with every watch. Once on this watch may not appear again. Add AOHL, 34 Dearborn St., Dept. B-II, Chicago wire him at once, also a cornet player —good place for good people. Teil and Harry Morton send regards to Pop Adams, John Mobley Stevens and Williams. Picked up in Passing. Evansville. Ind. Special.-Mrs. Anna Johnson of 421 Cherry street, was in Madisonville. Ky. ; funday. the guest of her husband. The Misses Mahones made a trip to Louisville last Sunday on the excursion. The county teachers are holding their institute this week at Madisonville, Ky., Sunday, the guest of her husband. The Misses Mahones made a trip to Louisville last Sunday on the excursion. The county teachers are holding their institute this week at the high school. Messrs. Hunter and Hopson visited Louisville to advertise their paper, "The Transcript," in that place. THE STASE IN WOMAN'S WORLD EXPENSIVE SHOP TALK "Tacitoni" is the name of a colored man who once called himself an Indian actor. He was at one time a coachman for Lillian Russell, the famous opera singer. Miss Russell once gained some extra advertising by consenting to give his recitations a hearing. Tacitoni is of dark complexion, too dark to be an Indian; his hair is black and straight, and hangs down his back in rather cowboy fashion. He takes much more pride in his Indian blood hair than he does in his African colored skin. I once knew him well. His real name is Frank Cornell, and he is no relation to Miss Gowoneg Mohawk, the celebrated Indian actress. *** "Chicot" is a dramatic critic on the New York Evening World. His judgment of the canine world and variety performers of the uneducated class is unexcelled. His estimation of dramatic people is very narrow and his knowledge of music and singing is worse. His recent review of Dockstader's minstrels, and especially his criticism of Fred Bowers places him in a bad way as a real critic. I could never score a singer of my own race like Chicot did Bowers. Frederick V. Bowers is the famous white song writer and composer of "Because" and "Always." His vocal and musical education is genuine. He is a sweet tenor singer with a voice of medium power which he often forces to such a degree of loudness that his larynx swells and causes distress in his throat, marring his factual expression. COIFFURE HINTS. The girl with the high forehead should wear her hair down low over her brow. If she has a low, smooth, white brow, she should brush her hair well off the forehead. A madonna face requires the hair parted in the middle. The girl with an intellectual brow or a fair share of youthful beauty can afford to draw her hair back in loose waves, sans pompadour or parts, and coll it on the neck. For elderly matrons the pompadour is dignified and stately, and it seems to increase the height of stout women. The round shapely head looks well with a soft puff of hair at the nape of the neck. FASHION NOTES. Plaited skirts with flat yokes are most modish. A tucked green taffeta parasol is one of the most fetching noted. The separation of race business is going a little too far in Mississippi, where a candidate for Governor has been nominated on a platform that declares for a division of the tax money for educational purposes according to the amounts paid in by the races respectively. It is to be hoped that the new idea of persecution will be promptly repudiated at the polls. Mississippi has not been given to over educating the --- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. This defect is always the fault of a cultivated singer as one of less education could not do it with out breaking down. * * * I am authentically informed by a man from the Hurtig and Leamon office that Avery and Hart will star in a new comedy by McPherson and Accore, entitled "The Volunteers." Avery and Hart are the first two comedians who have ever starred in a Negro comedy written by somebody else and without their own botchworkery introduced in it Dan Avery's original conception of a part created by another actor is something to his credit. Charles Hart, who has quickly come to the front in the Avery school, but as a Williams imitator, will now have a chance to let us see what he can do; but his muscular development depends upon the strenuousness of his athleticism. It may be that Joe Walcott can help him through. Prepare for the "Colored Actors' Emergency Fund" is now the by-word. A special interview on this subject will be given out in The Freeman issue of September 26th. The "Proposition" in full will appear on October 17th. Just what is to take place after this latter date will be something of very important surprise. All good, loyal, intelligent actors will please spread the news around so that there will be no excuse for other performers to make who do not read The Freeman. Cartoons of Bob Cole and Rosamond Johnson appeared in the New York Evening World July 30th. E. T. Flinn, the popular cartoonist, makes it appear that these two young men are athletes. We also learn that their studio is a bag punching room. Cole and Johnson and the other brother, James W. Johnson, were all at one time students of the Atlanta University. This accounts for their combination of rag-time and gymnastics. The warm climate of the South was also the cause of their studio being moved from Georgia to Harlem. Miss Marie Cahill, a white actress, who WOMAN'S WORLD Marcelline cord is the name of a pretty corded shirting silk. Low necked and short sleeved night gowns are already in season. A shade between orange and rose is effective on either castor or gray. Tassels are a great feature on gowns this season and silk fringes are much worn. Complicated arrangements in ribbon are more used than crochet pendants. Dainty, fluffy little revers are a becoming finish to some chemises and nightgowns. Dotted net makes a very dainty alry fairy tea gown, though organdle is quite seasonable. Mrs. Maggie L. walker of Richmond, Va., who was recently made president of St. Luke's Saving Bank has been invited to join the Banker's Association (white) of that city she being the only Afro-American member. colored people, and this new wrinkle, if carried out, means a dangerous little education. AGENTS WANTED Send 10 cents to Charles Alexander, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O., and receive a copy of "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a little book containing pictures and sketches of 100 prominent colored men. Good agents wanted at once. Write today. Stamps or silver accepted. CHARLES ALEXANDER, Wilberforce Ohio. sings all the Cole and Johnson Bro.'s songs exclusively, is of the opinion that physical culture goes with rag time, I reserve my decision. One of the greatest drawbacks to the Negro profession is "loud" people. The narrow-minded actress who talks loud and lets everybody know her business is a drawback to herself. If she is fond of one of the actors in the company in which she travels and lets everybody know it, her success is hampered and her days are numbered. The actress who does not know enough to keep all her secrets hidden from her surroundings is a flat footed novice. The actor who talks loud and whose ignorance keeps him so much interested that he does not see the white man who stands near by sizing him up for the sake of turning all his associates down, is a stumbling block to the profession. He's a goat and a lobbyist. This tribe of goats and lobbyists are all sure delegates for future ostracism. Time will tell. All's well that ends well. Billy Kersand's big colored minstrels will be a strong factor in the minstrel this season and the following circular letter issued by the management sets forth their views to minstrel lovers: In presenting "Billy Kersands' Big Colored Minstrels," we bring South one of the greatest drawing attractions of the season. The company is headed by Billy Kersands, without whom no colored minstrel company has been a recognized factor for a decade. No money has been spared to place this attraction in the front rank, our equipment, from paper to performers, includes everything to convince both managers and public that they are to see the "Ne plus Ultra" of modern colored minstrelly. This is, emphatically and distinctly, NOT a one man attraction; Kersands has been surrounded by the best colored talent obtainable, many of whom are nearly as well known as himself. These, with Kersands, will give the best, cleanest and most complete colored minstrel performance of this day and generation. For years "Billy Kersands" has been the ONE supreme star of colored minstrel firmament, but in this venture he is with the best equipped, and most with complete organization of his career. "Billy Kersands' Minstrels" will fill every date contracted for. We ask for recognition to prove conclusive. I. S. F. OFC. W. MEET THE FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION THE ILLINOIS FEDERATION 33 CLUBS REPRESENTED BY 75 Delegates, Each With a Desire to do Something for the Race—Interesting Papers Read by Members of this August Body of Deep Thinkers. The fourth annual session of the Illinois State Federation of Colored Women's club was held in Evanston August 18, 19 and 20 in Lyon's hall. The thirty-three clubs of the state were represented by seventy-five delegates. The active membership in the state being over 800. This state being the first to organize a State Federation of Women's club; in the three years since twenty-six states have followed the example; 12,000 colored women now being enrolled. The theme of the convention: "Lifting as We Climb," was well carried out in all the various papers read during the session. Race elevation, education and the improvement of home conditions were the features of the program the Federation set before themselves. Tuesday evening the J G. P., Women's club, of this city, gave a banquet in honor of the Federation. After a brief address by Rev. I N. Daniels there were toasts from the following: "Influence of the Women's Club Upon Domestic Relations," by Mrs. Hunter; "Advantage of Self Reliance," Mrs. Engene Hutt, of Evanston; "Earnestness an Element of Success," Mrs. F. D Garnett, of Evanston; "Women as a Factor in the Problem of Social Reform," by Miss Arminta Davis, Springfield, Ill.; "The Advent of Women in Club Life," by Mrs. James Osborne, of Evanston. There were plates set for more than two hundred guests, and the affair was largely attended. Mrs. J. S. Woods acted as toastmistress. Wednesday morning there was a paper: "How Shall We Secure Employment for Our Educated Boys and Girls," read by Miss Addie Alexander, of Chicago. After the reports of the various clubs Miss Minnie Barber read a paper on: "Do We Need Higher Education for our Youths?" In which she said in reference to the color line: "God, who is neither absent-minded or unjust, created us black and put us in the world with our white brother, but color prejudice often keeps the best head from taking the best place." A paper "Practical Club Work," by Mrs. L. A. M. Smith, of Chicago; and another "What Shall we do With Children in Vacation," by Mrs. Annie Parker, of Spring ly that this is the undisputed leader of all colored minstrel companies. We will fulfill every promise to the letter and deliver not only the whose name that DRAWS the money, but the show that gives the money's worth. Your for several seasons. Mr. Editor, with your consent, I will answer questions asked about my winter company through the column of your valuable paper. 1. The well-known actor and refined comedian, Mr. Sam Lucas, is my stage manager. 2. I consider Harry L. Gillam one of the strongest attractions I will have. 3. Miss Pearl M. Crawford spent several seasons abroad. She did not return to the United States especially to join my company, but she is engaged as prima dona, and she is one of the finest colored vocalist now facing the footlights. 4. My band will number fourteen men, but will only give band concerts, no parades. 5. Master George McDade is the boy wonder from Kuoxville. He will lead my orchestra. I will only feature his cornet solos on the state. I will do all outside cornet solo work. 6. I will only carry seven women. 7. There are only four in the executive staf. P. G. Lowery, owner; Carl Hathaway, general manager; A. Baker, business manager; Ed. Busey, advance representative. 8. Our vacation between the closing of my present engagement to the opening of my winter show will be about eight days. Hoping I have answered all questions properly I sign. P. G. LOWERY. Joe Becker and Ed. Busey, the two hustling agents, are advance representatives for P. G. Lowery's winter attraction, while Carl Hathaway and A. L. Baker, the keen-eyed business men, will look after the business and press work. Gem Theatre News.—Bob Beatie of the dancing team of Simpson and Beatie is at the Gem Theatre, Fernandina, Fla. "I'm getting mine on and off the stage." Regards to Inman and Davis and my pal Rich. Rich Cross, stage manager of Domino Theatre, sends regards to the profession. field, Ill., were the features of Wednes day afternoon program. Wednesday evening Mrs. Jennie Coleman McClain delivered the president's address, laying partionial stress upon the injurious effects of intemperance. Mrs. B. Albright, of Chicago, read a paper on "Race Literature," and Dr. Mary F. Waring, of Chicago, also read a paper on "Prophylactic." Mrs. J. S. Woods, of Evanston, read a paper on the "Cultivation of Art in the Homes," and Miss Emma Smith, of Bloomington, Ill., read a paper on "Club Work in Rural Districts." A paper on "Our Boys and Girls" was read by Mrs. Suile Jackson, of Chicago, Ill., afterwards Miss Bertha Thompson, of Chicago, Ill., read one, entitled "At Last," a very excellent one, in which she reviewed the history of the Negro from the landing of the first cargo in 1620 down to the present day. Mrs. N. Kenibrew, of Jacksonville, Ill., read a paper on "Public Opinion," in which she pictured men and women as molders of public opinion, and their destinies being shaped by it. Mrs. L. A. Davis, national organizer, gave an address, dwelling at length upon the possibilities of women's achievements in club life, and picturing her as a strong factor in all progress. Mrs. K. D. Tillman, of Chicago, read a paper on the "Power of the Press." After praising Wm D. Howells for his aid in securing for Paul L. Dunbar entrance in the magazine. She said: "I do not believe there ever a race under the shelter of God's blue sky that is so maligned, so misunderstood, so misrepresented, so injured by press articles as is the race to which we, the women of the Federation of Iilinols, are a part. If the Saxon race were to be judged by its thieves, murderers and women of ill-repute, their future would seem hopeless. Afterwards Mrs. Emma Ransom, of Chicago, Ill., read a paper: "What of the Night?" In it she said: "There are some things that the white people of this country fail to remember. The colored children of this country embile every sentiment of manhood in common with the other children of this land. It is becoming common to call the young Negro impudent when he stands in the simple strength and assertion of his manhood. What the future portends we do not say, because we do not know, but this we do say that these young Negroes, coming from the public schools and higher institutions, will never be trampled underfoot simply because of the color of their skin." Continuing she said: "Anybody who reads the newcolumns of the daily papers will learn that, in proportion, there are no more brutal Negroes than flendish white men. For two centuries the white man of this country have considered not only the comely but the uncomely colored woman their legitimate prey for illegitimate purposes." The FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by your colored friends! Everybody invited to sing them! "IF TIME WAS MONEY I'D BE A MILLIONAIRE" Irving Jones' famous success. "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" Professionals are respectfully requested to write to the publisher, LEO FEIST, Feist Bldg., 134 W. 37th Street. New York, and don't forget that "YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." WE MAKE LINGRAVINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR PRINTING PURPOSES. SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND $1.25 AND WE'LL SEND YOU A HALF-TONE LIKE THE ONE OPPOSITE. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL 51 INDIANAPOLIS. Please Mention The Freeman. WANTED at ONO A "Honolulu Co. 40 people Singers, Dancers and Musi- and orchestra Leader, two good Com- and Porter for private car. Show open Louis, Mo. [Salary Sure but must in first letter. Address all communication WM. care of Music Hall, Corner Thirteenth and Olive S Wanted for Mahara's Two first-class baritone players. (Roy Tabor) w teams with strong specialty, novelty act—must be a class comedians that can work extreme ends, and d minute specialty. Can always use good-looking dance, also sober and reliable musicians. Can plac player now. Address all communication to W. A 160 South Clark Street, Chicago, Ill., or Route THE ORIGINAL [Coming Soon] ONCE For Du Coon" Co. and Musicians. Good band good Comedians, also Cook show opens Sept. 20th in St. but must be low. State all communications to WM. ROSS and Olive Streets, ST. LOUIS, MO. Shara's Minstrels (Roy Tabor) wire me. Two first-class not—must be man and wife. Two first- e ends, and do not less than an eight- good-looking ladies that can sing and can place good piccolo and flute ton to WANTED at ONCE For 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 plocolo and flute player now. Address all communication to W. A. Mahara 160 South Clark Street, Chicago, Ill., or Route given in The Freeman 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. WELLS' Coming Soon, "A Rabbit's Foot Co" The Funniest Colored Show on Earth. See it and be convinced. WELLS' EBONY BELLES' COMPANY Can use good performers and musicians, male and female, at all times. 38 foot combination car for sale cheap for cash—will sit and sleep 26 people. Will buy baggage car. P. S.—Can place good stenographer (quick. Address PAT CHAPPELLE, as per written). Indiana State Fair Indianapolis September 14 to 18 10 E. Madison St., CHICAGO, IL. Manufacturer of the famous HOLY OLD BAND INSTRUMENTS and other High Grade Band Instruments. Send for new Catalogue containing valuable advice for musicians and monthly bargain list of sec- ond hand instruments. PLAY TO WIN Spelling guide of all instruments. "Play to win" for musicians. --- --- 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. Now Booking for Season 1908-1904 Write immediately. MIKE WELLS, care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. The Hotel Fidler and Majestic Club, 310 W North St., Indianapolis, Ind. New Phone 3612 HARRY FIDLER, President. HENRY COLVIN, Treasurer. HARRY FIDLER President. HENRY COLVIN Treasurer. speaker then spoke of the advances made to Negro women, both North and South, afterwards she said: "We venture to assert that there are not enough telegraph poles in the country upon which to hang white men who are and would be despoilers of our womanhood." Of President Roosevelt she said: "That stalwart American, President Roosevelt, has taught the world anew how to walk in the path of justice and patriotism. He is not a special pleader for the Negro, for the white man, for the rich, for the poor, for the North or for the South. He stands as the splendid embodiment of ideal American institutions." There were resolutions made and adopted endorsing President Roosevelt, Gov. Yates, Gov. Durbin and Sheriff Whitlock on the stand they have taken on the lynching question, and copies ordered forwarded to them. Much appreciation was expressed of the generous entertainment given the delegates by the Julla Gaston club of Evanston. The new officers and distinguished visitors having been introduced the Federation adjourned to assemble next August at Jacksonville, Ill. WM. B. POLLARD. ie m AZ oh A QY (H\\\\cdi “EY. It 00, we will loan you money on Farniture, Pianos, Horses weeeedy 7) Wagons, etc., leaving them in your possession, eee 24 ‘This is the company that was organized for the, express ed) SF, —_ purpose of supplying the peo »le of Indianapolis with money Bi. atthe ‘Yory lowest possible rates and making payments within AUR eA) reach of all. Try our new Building Association Plan arrang- Sass f Bs ed in fifty weekly payments. $25 ob Weerly Payments ‘Only SBRSSE AGN: 600, $50.00—Weekly Payments Only$i.20. Other amounts in SuSE 4 (| AIG sane proportion. We tiro make loans on Watahes and Dis SS) be monds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to ae salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city, CENTRAL LOAN CO, Boom 208 Stevenson B'ld’g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E, Washington St Thin Woolens Extremes meet in this season's fashionable woolens Medium welghts are hardly considered by the modish dreaser, but in- stead she is more than inclined to choose very heavy or very light weight goods for her fail gown. Among the latter the favorites are crepe, voile and etamine. Stocks are complete. 42-inch all-wool crepe; gray, cas- tor, reseda, cadet, garnet, brown, rose, cardinal, royal, heliotrope, pink and green, a FETA... 2060s erccerens SOC. 42-inch silk and wool Crepe de | chene; cadet, sky, cream. beige, rose, cardinal, royal and navy blue, castor, reseda, gray cham- pagne and brown, | Byard...... ...--... $1.50 42-inch all-wool etamines; gray. cadet, champagne, castor, re- seda, garnet, cream, royal and navy blue a yard 900 Os ccseevasn05s cae L.S.AYRES &Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Becca TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman fails to reach you, please let us know by phone or card. ‘We cannot know unless you tell us. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black, \ wicise aennocinve nacare 1 Mire, Alfred Banks is verr ill. Able to be out again, Miss Ida Grover Mars. Harry Taylor is quite ill at thi writing. J.D, Howard is out of the clty ox business, Among relatives in Franklin, O., Mis: Ellen Washington. Mr. William England 1s in the clts from Ooxville, Ind, ‘Miss Eva Radden has returned from a vielt to her parents. John Lewis is on his “old stool” at the Recorder once more. ‘Miss Emma Owens, 2408 Park avenue, 4s out again after a recent illness. George Turner is here from Terre Haute, here to reside indefinitely. Mrs, Verda Mason, of Bloomington is the guest of friends and relatives here Watch for the date of the first grand ball ever given by the bellmen of this olty. Rev. A.M. Taylor Logansport, con- uoted service at Bethel church Sunday evening. Mary Petrie, formerly of this city, now of Louisville, visited her mother last week. ‘Misses Clara Easton and Creola San- ders have returued from a delightfal visit in Chicago. Robert Hogan, of the Capitol Supply Co., will make a business trip through northern Indiana, ‘The session of the Indiana, Lexington Conference will be held at Simpson ‘Chapel September 16th. Miss Alice Stewart left Monday to resume her work as teacher in the Hen. derson, Ky., public schools, Dr. Jos. Ward and Prof, Sneed have returned from French Lick, where they enjoyed » much needed rest. Miss Francis Baird has gone for a three week's visit with relatives in Kentuckey She will also attend the Lexington Fair. Olivet Baptist churon will give an American Fair festival September 16th to 18th inolusively. Come and enjoy it A shirt waist ball will be the enter tatnment at Odd Fellow’s Hall the 8tb, under the directions of the Woman’ club. ‘Mrs, Eliza Washington entertaine quite a number of friends from Frank lin, O., Sunday at her home, 1209 La fayette street. ‘Mr, and Mre, Hart, of Lonisvilie, ar visiting their aunt, Mre, M. Price, The; are at the residence of Rev. A. L. Stew art, N. Missouri street. ‘The Hotel Waiter’s Union will give : ball Monday evening at Odd Fellow’ hall. ‘The Union will also take part i the Labor Day parade, Mrs, James Stafford, of Blake street and Mrs. Harvey Perry, of Brightor Boulevard, goes to Cincinnati to-mor THE FREEMAN: .AN ILLUSTRATED. COLORED. NEWSPAPER, tow; they will also attend the Lexing- ton fair. A fried chicken soclal will be given at the home of Mrs. K. Minter, 398 West Eleventh street, Wedneeday evening from 6 to 11 p. m. Benefit of Metro- politan Baptist charch. ‘Mrs. George Brand, Miss Emma But- ler and John Tucker and son, of Day: ton, O., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stien Sunday. Jesse Daniels is in Louisville for a fortnight. Manager Elwood ©. Knox is in the East, spending time in Boston, New York and Providence, R.I., at whtch place he will the guest af Mr. and Mra, James Turner, 77 Carr street. Prof. A. E, Mayzeek, principal of the Louisville Kastern school and president of the Y. M, C. A., addressed the Y. M ©. A. of this clty Sunday at the Second Christian church, He was enronte tc Terre Hante, Rev. Frank Davis, Frankfort, Ky., ceeupied the pulpit at Allen Chapel Sunday evening. Rey. Hunter, of Wil- berforce, O., spoke at this church at 8 P. m. Large audiences listened to both services, Merle the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Jos. Timberlake died Tuesday morning after a short illness. ,The bere- aved parents and relativies have the sympathy of their many friend’s in this their sad hour of bereavement. Dr. Henry Lyle Hummons, of this clty, was married Tuesaay, September Qnd,at4p. m, in Springfield, Ohio, to ‘Miss Rose. Elizabeth Dent at the home of the bride's parents. Among the guests from this olty were: Messrs. O. H. Morgan, W. H. Fielding and W. V. Viney. Dt. Hummons will reside in this clty, where he has a lucrative prac- tiee. BUSINESS INTERESTS. Call on J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 435 Indiana avenue, New phone 807. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Bay your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. Fred Williams for ooal, wood, kindl- ing and mill-wood, 1810 E. 16th street. Phone old, 3069 main. Residence 1610 Martindale avenue. Remember:—Genuine Woodbine Per- fume for sale only at Blodan's Drag Store, 402 Indiana ave. Mail orders reoelved. W. J. Reed, now in full charge of The Favorite, nothing but the best goods, first-class service and satisfaction gaar- anteed. No intoxicants sold. Musio every Sunday night, 584 Indiana ave. Ready made skirts are too long or too large, or wrong some where. Why don’t you have your skirts and suits made to order at the Capital Supply Co., 404 Indiana Avenue? Cash or easy payments, For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. The special Sunday dinners and suppers are 20; week days 200. Good lodging roome, 821 W. Michigan street. Andrew Quinn. ‘Trousers $5.00 and up; suite $20 00 and up at Chas, A, Parker, the tailor, 150 North Iilfaois street, Indianapolis, Ind., where he solicits your patronage Cleaning, dyeing and repairing epec talty. Chas. A. Park-r was formerly with A. J. Treat & Son. ¥LANNER GUILD. ‘There will be a baby show Sept. 17th at 8 p.m. We desire that, mothers wishing to enter their babies, they send name and age of child as soon as con- venient. A prize will be given to the prettiest baby, boy or girl, between the ages of ane and two years; for the pret- tiest baby, boy or girl, between the ages of two and four years, and between one year or under; also a prize to the per- gon selling the most tickets, Used in 1858. E Way back in the 1858 the Original Ozoniied Ox Marrow wea used by eles people in the North and is now used all over the country from Maine to Texas and Oregon to Florida. The continued use of the preparation tor such a long period of time is a positive proot that it ‘ren perfect satisfaction to all. Itmakes kinky or curly hair straight, soft and beantifal. Stops falling hair, gures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Never fails, Warranted harm. less. Only 50 cents a bottle. Get it from your dealer or send us 50 cents and we will ship tt bottle express paid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 78 Wabash ave, Chicago Ti. < DISS LS, RRC . t FESS Ves See EE SSS Roa eS Zo Fvkag ee gg Ai ALLEN OHAPEL NorTzs. Rev. M. Coleman pastor, Services at 114. m, and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school at 2p. m.; prayer meeting 8 p. m, Thurs: day. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Rev. J. M. Townsend pastor. Sun- day is rally day. The old folks are making a special effort to raise a large sum of money. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. Charles Johnson pastor. Prayer meeting, 8:30 a, m.; preaching, 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m; Sunday school, 9:80 a. m.; prayer meeting Tuesday evening: communion to-morrow afternoon. Jouus RABE Bishop Alexander Walters will speak Sunday at 118. m.end8 p.m, Mon- day evening there will be @ musical con- cert, at which the bishop will deliver a short address, METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHUROH NOTES, This church is located at 422 N. Sen- ate ave. Rev. T. W. Lott pastor. Snn- day-school, 9:30 a. m.; preaching at 11 ‘8. m, and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Thare- day evening. All services well attend- ed last Sunday. The first anniversary of this church will be celebrated to- morrow. Dinner will be served by the Ladies’ Aid Circle. Berean band meets every Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Preaching at 11a. m., Bishop Walden; 8 p.m., preaching; 8p. m., L. M. Ha. g00d, DD. The advisory counell con: aists of Rev. M, W. Clair, D. D., Wash. ington; Rey, J. A. Holmes, D. D., Wash: ington conf; Rev. W. H. Logan, D D, Texas conf.; Rev. Mr. Bartley, D. D., Texas conf; Rev W. ©. Clay, Missis. sippi conf ; Rev. James Courtney,D. D.. Lex. conf ; Rev. L, M, Hagood, D. D., Lex. conf.; Rev. J, M. Harris, D. D., Missouri conf; Rev. D. O. Lacy, W. Texas conf.; Rev. Frank Walker, Lon- islana conf; Rev. A. P. Camphor, D. D., Liberia (Africa) conf.; Rev. B. H. Oliver, B. D., Atlanta conf.; Rev. J. F. Page, South Carolina conf.; Rev. B. Key, D. D., Tennessee cont. A Budget of Interesting Items. _ Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.—Rev. G. W. Parks, D, D., pastor of the First Baptist chureb, preached quite an able sermon to his usual attentive audience on the subject of ‘“Sanl and David.” It was in every way illustrative and plo- tureequely painted. The C. D. Confer- ence of the A.M E. Zion connection convened with the A. M. E. Zion church at Soddy, Tenn, Rev. A. L. Cowan, P. E.. Rey. Allen pastor. The occasion was made grand because of the excel- lent program. The distinguished visit. ors, Who delivered eloquent addressee, were Rev. F. P. Mouldin, Rev. H. M. Hunt, Rev. R. M. Devine, Rev. R, I. Apostle and Rey. Wm. Mitchell. Mrs. ‘M. L. Gorham read a paper on the eub- ject of “What should be the attitude of our Young women to the church,” St. James Baptist church, which has beer of many years standing, is now being rebuilt under the leadership of theft new pastor, Rev. W. B. Fleming, He is meeting with success in this uader: taking. Mr George G. Lee, mailing clerk of the Chattanooga First National Bank, has returned home from his ex: tended tour West, and gives a glowing account of his trip. ‘The Supreme Grand Lodge of K. and W. M. convenes in Knoxville, Tenn., O. W. James, M D., supreme archon. R. E. Gilton, ¢ student of Knoxville College, has re turned home, and expects to atten: college again. Miss Mamie E. Freeman the public school teacher, has returne: home from Boston, Mass., where sh spent her vacation. Miss Maggie E Hamm of Antioch, Tenn., a publi school teacher and a delegate to th B, and O Assembly, Chattanooga, wa the guest of Mrs. and Rev. G. W. Parks D. D., and was royally entertained Rev. W. i. Rowan of Concord, N. ©. 1s in the oity visiting relatives ani friends. Rev. G. W. Parks, D. D., an Rev. J. H. Johnson delivered the mos excellent addresses at the A. and O Assembly. News in Brier. Cairo, Ill, Speolal.—The plenic at St. Mary's Park the 29nlt was a success. We have some people here who pay Promptly and others who will not pay atall. A listof the dead beats will ap- pearin our next issue. If they do not pay in the future. The agent must have his money on the 5th and 20th of each month. Do not fail to pay him. The death of Flora Murphy on the 14th ult was a shook to her many acquaint: ances. She leaves a mother, elster and twobrother’s. Mack Sanford a favorite A.B. MEYER & CO. Should be called on before you buy your ‘Thelr modern delivery will please you, to all parts of the clty. Main Office 19 N. Penn St. Phone Call by Name —_————— ORIENTAL RESTAURANT The celebrated Chop Suey and Yokoman. Everything else in season. ; Popular Prices. i 331 Indiana Avenue, Fine Teas on Sale. H. H. PANG; Prop. COMPANY, bas + ee ee $1,000,000 SURPLUS ...... $175,000 t 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, nntil a habit of regular sav- ing becomes a thing of pleasure as well of pradence, fewer people would be caught out in the wet when the inevi- table “rainy day” comes. OPEN AN ACCOUNT TO-DAY OFFICES : INDIANA TRUST BUILDING here, who went to New Mexico, for his health, sometime ago died Ang 21 Mesdames Anderson Fields and Lon Walker are visiting in Chicago. Mist Clara Owens of Clinton, Ky., is the gues of Miss Mittie Taylor, in Walnut street Mrs, Jennie Miller is the guest of Chi cago friends. Mrs. Classie Hampton is in Chicago. Mr. Clarence Wilson, i the guest of friends in Chicago. Mrs. Julia Stanson of Paducah, Ky., is quite illat the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rosia McClain of 8001 Poplar street at ‘this writing. Miss Mary frost of twenty fifth street, is much indisposed at her home with chills and fever, at this writ- ing. Mrs, Emma Oggs of Alton, IL., is the charming guest of Miss Bell Flowes and other relatives of the city. If you don’t pay up for your paper, we will publish your pame in the next is: sure of this paper D. R. your agt. ‘Mbiahive Shere Sane Hot Springs, Ark., Special.—The sec ond annual carnival, which convened In this clty August 24-29, at the Fair ground, closed last Saturday night. I was -s success from start to finish. The city was filled with visitors from al parts of the State all week. The flower parade was magnificent and three quar. ters of a mile long, led by Hot Springs colored brass bard At the head of the procession was @ beautifully decorated “Tally-Ho” occupied by the Majestic Hotel waiters. “Victoria” was beautl: fully decorated with white roses and occupied by Miss Louise Johnson of Little Rock as “Queen” of Arkansas. ‘The second annual carnival ceremony was performed by Rev. A. E. Torrence ard Dr. O. M. Wade. — NOTIOE—The subscriber hereby ere ‘Ro tice to the voters of Lawrence townsntp, Marl on county, Indiana, that he will a} ply, to. the oard’ot ounty cominiastonsrs atthe Septem ber tarm, 1M Zora license to sell wpirituocn vinous. niait and other intoxicating liquors tn Tess quantities han S gallons at a tate, with the privilege of allowing the same to be drank ‘nthe premises. My place of business where: insaid' liquors are to bo sold 18 located in Toom 22 feet by 4 feet fronting east on Pendle fon pike on the first floor of s.one-story frame building. nud situated on lot No. Atceeh (10) of fhe original plat of, Onkland~now known as Oaklandon—in the town of Oaklandon, Law- Fence township. -arion county. Indiana. 1 ‘also give notlee to said boara that 1 will apply for pool table privileges ‘n same Toom., ee ogee Ok MORPHY. SS Standard remedy for Gleet, eee E. O. SOUTH Harness, Whips, Robes, Blankets, Eto. Fine Harness a specialty, Repairing Neatly Done. Cee re aa ne abe eee WANTED A good responsible man or man and wife to take charge of my stock farmin Kansas Will board man and wife— furnish everything and give a good man one-third (+) of what he raises Write to my permanent addrees The Freeman, Indianapolig, Ind, P.G. LOWERY. SHIRTS-SHIRTS-SHIRTS Z Co Eby. ‘ FUR! | A LONISIEDS ! \ 16 North Iihnois Street. ‘y) 8 . y W. . Hazel Tailoring Co Onr elegant line of fall and winter goods are now on display. If we have not made you a suit, try Us Once. 827 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ing 4 Squares from Illinois and Washington Streets. Tailoring in all itsbramches. Woolens are Imported, Spee te Nae had ee aE en rete Eee Prices Will Be Advanced ee =—_—_—— 1 | Fae After our present stock i Real iF present stock of Ma. \esee9 jie nenpe tapos JS Fe will be compelled to pay theman- 8 ufacturers in accordance with the 3 1S advances recently made on all ar. SSNS ticles in which tron and steel 5 NX SSS PoP canal A fom daju tga weiner i i TS gee} a carload of Majestics, the order 4 i s ie for which was placed last spring, bas) Hei ‘These, together with the ranges Ww tech previously on hand, will beSULD ne os y eed AT THE OLD PRICES. Orders cy | ae ies may be given now and delivery \ esi es made later if desired. ee ee GREAT MAJESTIC RANG ———_—— VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO: 120, 122, 124 E, Washington Street. Both Phones 589 CURES LMER CURES Eczema PA ‘Ss Tetter, His AOS a Salt Rheum, = Erysipelas, oom Ointment ..... SNR oil eerie esr nha reat cre tr Dacre PINK’S CUT RATE PHARMACY YYW — SS REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE aie es eanlecepie THE MARION TRUST Co. How use doth breed a habit. Use . . Century Biscuit Co. Fine Cakes and Crackers. Its a good habit. 404-408 South Meridian St, New Telephone 3864 INDIANAPOLIS, IND MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK A. B ' (, B Ki hR American Brewing Co, INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Bottled} by J. METZGER & CO. | TELEPHONE 407 yi Now Telephone 75 Laughaer {ce Cream C0, PRICES: Packed and delivered—all flavors Per Quart.............+++-+.+ 25 conte Per Half Gal. ................ 45 cents ‘Per Gallon........ .....+.+... 85 cents We Make Pure Cream. We Use No Condensed Milk. poor chee tectoseocemet ren 91 West North Street. if ee | 0% Uy, My case E ParonT rnc US. ag SD { BEFORE ~ \/ AFTER © ‘AiWonderful!Face Bleach. | AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER doth in a box for $1, or three boxes for #2. Guat Sone” Gueto Wath thek Ee egbired fis a7 Oe box is all hati reir |. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACII 2 A PEACR-LIKE complexion obtains if eect Tien compton nan person four or five shades lighter, and mulstl baroon perfectiy white. lnfofty-eightioarusna# tebe ppte but bce ot hit he sn ut blsachea‘out whites the a datning Doautiful wighout cout ise 02 femove wrinkles, fredfles. dark spots, pizpl Supe or blac NeeaPmnating tne nis vty 22 And amooth. Sinalt pox plts‘tan, liver on moved without harm to the akin.” When 702 s* She'color you wish, stop using tho preparaio® THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goes in every one dollar box is enonsh # BAKS enyone’s alr grom long shia! tf Koopa it from falling out. Highly perfused 424 es the halt soft and eaay to com!) MASh Sfonr customers aay one of gor dolla: box forth fen dollars: yet'we soll St for ono 00! * Se tiie sOaEin homeo tay person sending'us one dollar in a i Pont ORice money order, exprea money =" fegistered letter, we will send it through {ue 8 prepaid; or if you want it sent(. 0.» Biwi come by expres 2c" extra, : any came Where fais io do whet we wo will retura the money ar tend’ bow {2 Charge. "Packed sothat ho one will E20" 2= tents except receiver. CRANE AND 00. 122 weat Broad Sire Bronwon, Ve