The Freeman

The Leading Negro Journal--In a Class by Itself. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH PER HAND Public Library 1 04 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 37. FAMOUS YOUNG MAN EEMARKABLE CAREER OF A NEGRO WHO HAS WON FAME FIELD OF LABOR NEW TO THE RACE ambition, Pluck and Energy Displayed by Mr. Gilchrist Stewart-A Prodigy of Tuskegee Industrial School-Ability Wins Over Prejudice. Toronto, Canada, Sept. 11, 1903—At the largest and greatest fair held in the Dominion of Canada the Dairy Association of Ontario conferred one of the most unique honors that it has fell to the lot of any Negro in America to receive. With a class of fifty young white men and women in scientific methods of butter and cheese making and lecturing to eight and ten thousand farmers daily upon dairy topics, Gilchrist Stewart, the Superintendent of the Western Fair, which is being held at London, Ontario, in the heart of the most famous cheese section of the world, is one of the most remarkable products which the Negro race has produced, and the eyes of all Canada are at present focused upon the ultimate outcome of his success, as he was chosen for the position against a shower of protests from both the newspapers of the section and some of the cheesemakers of Outiaro; partly because he was an American and mostly because he was a Negro. But his ability as a scientific butter and cheesemaker is so greatly recognized and appreciated that the board of directors unanimously selected him for the position, and it is the consensus of opinion that it is the finest dairy department the Western Fair has ever had. The correspondent of The Freeman was present Monday evening when the audience was held spellbound by his oratory for one hour and a hall, and among the ten thousand faces there were not over a dozen Negroes. His subject was: "The Selection, Feeding and Breeding of Dairy Cattle." The following is from the London News: "Prof. Gilchrist Stewart, the superintendent and dairy instructor of the fair, has a reputation which is international." He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington's school, class '95, the famous Negro school of the United States, and completed his dairy education at the University of Wisconsin Dairy School, Madison, Wis., graduating at the head of a class of over one hundred young white men in '96. After he took post-graduate work at the University of Minnesota. He was immediately selected to teach practical butter making to the dairy students of the agricultural college at Brookings, South Dakota; being the first Negro to ever be employed as a teacher in any western state college or institution. In 1879 Prof. Stewart accepted the position of professor of dairy science in Booker T. Washington's school, but soon gave up his position and came to Guelph, where he took a special course in cheese making, and also lectured in the dairy school. In 1889 he again went to Dakota, accepting the position of manager of the Burnside Ceramery Co., and it was in that position that Prof. Stewart first attracted attention and over the entire dairy world by his discovery of the remedy for wild onion, garlic or turnipy flavor in butter or cheese by his solution of cloride of saltpeter. In 1899 he was selected secretary of the South Dauga Butter and Cheese Making Association, in the same year, state vice president of the National Butter Maker's Association of the United States. Such a career in the Negro race we think beyond a parallel—a young man at twenty who has broken down every barrier in a profession in which he is only representative of his race, and building a position near the head of an association composed of nearly f thousand white dairy scientists. In 1901 Prof. Stewart gave up dairy work because of his health and traveled extensively upon a tour. He marked his return to the dairy world by declending upon Canada of the sphere of his work, for which we regenerate both himself and our fair Domenon. Even the years which he has spent inoperating his health have rebounded to the benefit of the dairy world—if he is successful in proving his theory that the Enzymes of Bacillus Acidi Lactec1" cures cheese; what cures and ripens cheese has a masted question for two centuries. His management of the dairy department of our fair is the most effective answer which could be given to those remanents of Price's army, which strayed over here from the United States and who objected to his appointment on the ground of his color His speeches have been superb dairy ovations, which we will dare say as a dairy orator he has not a peer in our Dominion In our opinion he is an object lesson to our young white men, and the length of this article is because we laud heroes of war in columns for their bravery, here is a hero of common life, who every day fights the battle, not only of the struggle of existence but also color prejudice with no encouragement save his ambition—"A man's a man for a that."—All honor to the Negro race, to Booker T. Washington for producing him and to Canada for having him in our Dominion. CLINTON GOODRICH. Muncle Items Muncie, Ind., Special—Sunday the A. M. E. church held a baptizing at White River, quite a number attended. At the morning service one was baptized by sprinkling, and at the evening services the new converts were read into full membership. Tuesday evening the ladies of the A. M. E. church served a harvest supper. Sunday, September 20th, the A. M. E. Sunday School will have a special program, under the direction of the superintendent, Miss Boone, assisted by her teachers. Miss Mayne Walker, who has been visiting at the home of J. W. Robbins, will leave soon to take up her studies at school in Indianapolis. Mr. Clarence Beaumont, of Mansfield, O., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of friends. Omer Knox, who has been very ill with appendicitis, is reported much improved. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery. Mr. Boon, of East Washington street, who has been seriously ill, is able to be up and about again. Mr. and Mrs. Riff will move soon. Mrs. W. E. Lobbins and son, Millard, have returned from a five weeks sojourn in Detroit, Port Huron, Buffalo, N. Y., and Niagara Falls. The Eagle band will furnish music for the celebration at Anderson the 22nd. Mound City Items. Mound City, Ill, Special—Mrs. Flora Kirby is on the sick list. Ernest Hamilton has returned from a visit to his relatives in Fulton, Ky. S. P. Carr, of Dewmaine, is in the city. Archie Jackson, who had the misfortune of having his fingers lacerated by a saw, is improving. Mrs. Blanche Diggs is improving. The Lovejoy school has been supplied with artisan water. Henry Lindsey is visiting his family. Mrs. J. M. Nance, accompanied by Rev. Burton, went to Sparta on the 14th. Mrs. Jessie Conrad and son, of Chicago, Revs. J. Brown, of Cairo, H. Ware, of Indianapolis, C. H. Daniels, of Texas, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes last week. Mrs. Artie B. Hall and daughter, of Oceola, Ark., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wn. Collins this week. John Sams has moved to St. Louis. Endowment day program rendered at A. M. E. church Sunday, the 20th. Misses Mitte Foulk and Flora E. Howard drove to Valley Recluse Sunday. Personal Mention: Camilla, Ga., Special—W. M. Kitchens celebrated his 27th birthday last Sunday. There were many guests present. Among them were: Rev. F. Fiveash, R. B. and S. Robinson and wives, T. K. Aoree, John Clayton, George Sanchions, Bird Smith and Prince Mitchell, Rev. Fiveash baptized seven candidates at Oak Grove last Sunday. Rev. Sam Jones, of North Carolina, spoke to the ex-slaves of Camilla and vicinity last Saturday. Rev. M. Singleton will baptize twentyseven converts for Hall Baptist church the second Sunday of this month. A. Williams has the entire charge of Camilla- Pressing club and wishes the patronage of his friend. Dock Monroe is enlarging his stock of goods. A. W. Williams, late of Tuskegee, contemplates publishing a race paper here. Call at Dock Monroe's store and get The Freeman. Chattanooga Items Chattanooga, Tenn., Special--Congressional church, Rev. J. E. Smith pastor, on Labor Day broke their ground for the foundation of their new edifice which they are to erect. All persons that could wanted to assist in pulling the plow and shoveling the dirt, which made the occasion enjoyable, Labor Day was grandly celebrated here, the parade, which constituted the white men of the union, was largely attended. The colored men of mechanical skill were accorded a very conspicuous place in the line of march. They reflected credit on the THE AWFUL PRESS OF OPPOSITION. PREJUDICE GAME BUMP CRIMINAL MEGROES race. Mrs. Emma Smith has left the city for Atlanta, Ga., to visit friends. The following left the city to join the ranks of students at Tuskegee, Ala., Normal Industrial Institute: Julian H. Eberhardt, Robt Burge, L. Burge and Miss M. Watkins. We hope them success. Albert Cullens while attempting to get on the electric car was seriously injured last week. The bishops of the C. M. E. church held a grand meeting here, in which grave subjects came up for their consideration, and with much deliberation decisions were rendered. J. N. Jackson has been in the service of the Express Company for five years as call clerk. He has proven to be very proficient as an express man. He is quite studious and paints taking and liked by the company. nings is on the sick list, as also is Mr. James Johnson. Mr. Thomas Jennings has returned home from his stay in Jackson. A Budget of Interesting Items. French Lick, Ind., Special.—Lee Babbage is spending a few days with his family in Louisville. Archie Roach returned on the 12th from a visit to friends and relatives in Peewee Valley, Ky. Mrs. Emma Steward, Tilda Knott and Miss Mabel Lawrence, of Louisville, are now living in French Lick. L Vick, of Indianapolis, is here visiting. Robert Miller and Frank Robertson entertained Misses Minnie and Pearl Goodlow at French Lick last Wednesday. W. H. Foster, of Louisville, returned last Thursday to take his old position as barber in Babylon. had the title of D. D., attached and is in among our doctors of divinity. A delaw was had recently at one of our church and neither side made a point to render the judges. We caution you to learn better arguing. The literary department at Sixth street church is quite beneficial to entertaining. Mrs. Minnie Williams recovered from her recent illness. M Minnie Walker has moved to 222 E. Seven street. The concert given by Miss Mae Scott was a success in every particular. Weekly News Items. Logansport, Ind., Special.—Ora Dunk of Indianapolis, is in the city, the guesses Mrs. Ora Carter, of Melborne avenue. Joe Allen, of Champaign, Ill., is visiting daughter, Mrs C S Jones, for an indefinite Yazoo City Items. Yazoo City, M., Special—Rev. J. A. Brown, D. D., Missburg, Miss, preach an intelligent sermon at St. Peter M. B. church last Sunday night. Dr. Brown is a credit to his race and denomination. Mr. V. N. Nelson controls a grocery and does a good business. Dr. L. T. Miller is propriety tor of the People's Drug store. He carries a full stock and does a good business. Bring your news to Parker's barber shop and have it published in the leading race journal of the world. The Freeman, five cents a copy, every Saturday. A. R. Hutchens has gone to visit his mother, Crystal Springs Miss, and from there he will go to join the Hottest Coon in Dixie Co. Mr. Ed. Williams, the euphonia player, and manager of Gibbs Concert band, is on the sick list. Mr. James Martin is headwaiter at the Kendell House. Mr. Martin is pronounced to be the best they ever had. Miss Sweetie Brown, of Jackson, who was visiting Miss Edwina Houston has returned home. Miss Katie Jen nings is on the sick list, as also is Mr. James Johnson. Mr. Thomas Jennings has returned ed home from his stay in Jackson. A Budget of Interesting Items. French Lick, Ind., Special.-Lee Babbage is spending a few days with his family in Louisville. Archie Roach returned on the 12th from a visit to friends and relatives in Peewee Valley, Ky. Mrs. Emma Steward, Tilda Knott and Miss Mabel Lawrence, of Louisville, are now living in French Lick, L Vick, of Indianapolis, is here visiting, Robert Miller and Frank Robertson entertained Misses Minnie and Pearl Goodlow at French Lick last Wednesday, W. H. Foster, of Louisville, returned last Thursday to take his old position as barber in Babylon. W. H. Patton and Albert Frierson left last week for Indianapolis. James Brown left on the 10th for Louisville. Gus Hall returned on the 12th, after a pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Russellville, Ky. Alto's Pick-ups. Alto, Texas, Socual.—Several of Alto's young students attended the Sunday school convention near Rusk. Grand Lecturer L. B. Kinchion, of Austin, lectured at the K. of P., hall on the 9th. The revival ended with an addition of eleven souls to the Bap'tist church. Misses Bradley, McKnight, Griffin, Messrs Bradley, Thompson visited Waco and Marlin Sunday. Western Breezes. Los Angeles, Cal, Special.-Lawyer Blair of Indianapolis, is among our late arrivals, and has proven to be an orator at the bar by winning several cases. The outlook for the Hon. Mr. Blair is success. Rev. C. H. Anderson has left for Philadelphia. He has had the title of D. D., attached and is now among our doctors of divinity. A debate was had recently at one of our churches, and neither side made a point so rendered the judges. We caution you to learn before arguing. The literary department at the Sixth street church is quite beneficial and entertaining. Mrs. Minnie Williams has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. Minnie Walker has moved to 222 E. Seventh street. The concert given by Miss Mattie Scott was a success in every particular. Weekly News Items. Logansport, Ind., Special—Ora Dunlap, of Indianapolis, is in the city, the guest of Mrs Ora Carter, of Melborne avenue. John Allen, of Champaign, Ill., is visiting his daughter, Mrs C S Jones, for an indefinite time Mrs Childs gave an outing in honor of Mrs Underwood, of Connerville All report an excellent time the lawn fete given at the home of Mr and Mrs Elwood Winslow proved a success. The musical program was well rendered, and the Household of Ruth know well how to entertain A number of our colored citizens spent Labor Day in Peru A New Fair Company The Henry County Ky. Colored Fair Co. will hold their first fair near Eminence, Ky., September 24, 25 and 28. This organization bids fare to become a permanent member of the annual amusements of Henry county. The roaster of the officers is as follows: C. W. Williams, president; L. A Lawson, vice president; F. B. Hawkins, secretary; Ned Hinton, treasurer; Will Hamilton, field marshal; James McRoberts, ring master; Samuel Henderson, of New Castle, chief of Police. Directors: Lewis Talbert, N. Talbert, Cesar White, Wm. Bennett, Will Hamilton. Ladies: Auliliary: Medames Fannie Holley, chairman; Eliza Talbert, Holley, chairman; Mary Talbert, White, Mariah Barber, Brooks Barton, Birdie Hawkins, Lizzie Williams, Misses Bernice Spradling and Jennie Ware. THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days-A Brief Sketch of a Notable Woman-Social Happenings of Gay Nashville. Nashville, Tenn., Special—The twelfth annual sermon of the Driver's Mutual Association was preached in the First Baptist church, East Nashville, at 2:30 p. m., on the 13th. Rev. Sutton E. Griggs, the pastor in charge, spoke very ably and appropriately on the occasion. His words were timely and weighty, pointing out the weak and emphasizing the strong points of the association and its benefits to the people generally. His message was one of hope, cheer and comfort to all who heard it. The past year of the existence of the Driver's Mutual Association has been the most successful in its whole history. It has been marked by an increase in membership and finance, and the lowest possible death rate, there being only one fallen from the ranks, Bro. Jutson Erwin, whose place can never be filled. The secretaries report show a membership of 203, and a balance of $1,580 in the treasury. That alone speaks volumes for the association. The officers are as follows: John Bramlett, president; Isaac Body, vice president; H. T. Green, secretary; Wm. Foster, treasurer; N. F. Douglas, recording secretary; Wm. Woodfork, chapain. W. J. Blanton, president of Social Club No. 1, is a very conspicuous personage among the social circle stars of this city. Mr. Blanton is quite and entertainer, graceful and conversant indeed. A natural leader of social reforms, drawing to him a loyal band of followers. Apart from the social question we find Mr. Blanton a straight-forward business man. Associated as he is with the J. T. Mays' Loan Co., speaks favorably of his business requisites, and shows also that whenever young Negroes are proficient all the walks of life are open to them. MRS. LULA JORDAN, Nashville, Tenn. The above cut of Mrs. Lula Jordan is here presented in order that our readers may see with the natural as well as with the minds eye the likeness and worth of such women as Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Jordan is manager and trimmer-in-chief of the millinery department of the N. A. L. Department store, East Nashville. She is an example character, showing what skill and push will do among our refined and cultured women. We bid others do likewise. The choral class of Spruce Baptist Street church was royally entertained by Rev. and Mrs. A. O. Kenney at their residence on the 11th. Many choice selections were rendered. Mrs. Kenney assisted Miss Jennie Denson, the young accomplished pianist, raised melody to its highest pitch with the nimble touch of their fingers. After the music ceased ice cream and cake was served as a finishing touch, or as we say the best for the last. Rev. and Mrs. A. O. Kenney are in deep sympathy with the work of the class. They are its stanch supporters, doing everything possible to advance it along intellectual, moral and spiritual lines. The entertainment given by the Honey-suckle club at Mrs. A. C. Helder's residence, 1910 Mereana street, was one long to linger (Continued on page 5.) B. SQUARE'S BLUSTER These are the days that try the souls of all progressive Negro Americans, who have the welfare of their people at heart—those who have hidden self-interest behind the interests of their disfranchised and otherwise oppressed people. *** With the lynching fever spreading northward; with South taking away unlawfully all of our constitutional and God given rights; with the United States Supreme Court winking at the same; with the doors of trade unions in the North closed against us; with the new slave system in the South we ask ourselves have we not a greater battle to fight, and fight alone, than our fathers had fifty years ago? *** When the Negro owns property, earns income and pay taxes in proportion to his numbers he will not need to agitate for his rights—The N. Y. World. The above looks like a solution to the much vexed and greatly abused so called "Negro Problem." When we look it over the second time we discover that it is like the one-hundred-and-one other "solutions," good in theory, but that is all. The Negro in several sections of the South owns real estate and pays his share of taxes, has schools, churches, doctors, lawyers, his law-abiding citizens out numbering the rough portion of colored people, and still the whites in these towns and sections class all colored people alike. In the case of a riot, called by the newspapers of the day a "race war," the property and lives of respectable, law-abiding colored people are destroyed the same as that of the lawless ones, as in the case of the Wilmington, N. C., riots. To serve six or eight vegetables at one course, to the plate with food, or to in any way convey the idea of recent famine. To repeat an unpleasant comment under the transparent excuse that it is done for the subject's good. To serve vegetables in numerous small saucers ranged about the dinner plate, after the fashion of a railroad eating house. To use highly colored paper for social correspondence, especially rose color or green. To use paper ornamented by meaningless designs, by a crest which one is not entitled to or an ostentatious monogram. To offer congratulations to a young lady upon the announcement of her engagement in the presence of a large company, or at any time when it may be embarrassing to be made the object of conspicuous attention. To monopolize conversation, to make an exhibition of one's talent, however brilliant, at a social function, except when specially invited by the hostess. WILEY G. ALEXANDER POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. VOTE FOR Thomas C. Whallon Republican candidate for Judge of Police Court. Election Tuesday, Oct. 13. VOTE FOR Thomas J. Yount Republican candidate for City Clerk. Election October 13. VOTE FOR Chas A. Bookwalter Republican candidate for Mayor. Election Tuesday, Oct. 13. HALF FARE PLUS $2.00 for Round Trip Tickets Via Louisville & Nashville R. R. To Nearly All Points in ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, MISSISSIPPI, VIRGINIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, Tickets on sale June 2d-16th, and on first and third Tuesdays of each month there after until Nov. 17th, and good re- turning 21 days from date of sale. For further informa- tion consult your local agent, or address C. L. STONE, General Passenger Agen LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE R. R. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. For a gentleman to offer his hand to a lady upon being presented to her. For a gentleman to bow first to a lady. Ever to cut or snub any one, no matter what the circumstances may be. To address a letter written to a married lady, using her own name. For example, "Mrs. Mary Jane Smith." To address "Mrs Rev. John Clarkson Hunt." or "Mrs. Capt. Alexander Martin Scott." To write illegibly, not to cross a letter, to write in the third person and sign in the first. *** In a mixed company of men in a cafe the other day a Mr. Know-It-All made a bet that no one in the room could corre- rectly tell the denominations of United States paper money. After several trials we all gave it up. Mr. Know-It-All then told us the bills were $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. Few of the company handl- ed larger bills than $100, and none of them ever saw a $10,000 bill. I would like to find a hat full, I could use them in my business. * * * We (there were seven of us) had just finished looking through our pockets to see if we could find a stray $500 or $1,000 bill we had overlooked, or our wives or daughters had overlooked, when three new comers walked in. One was "shabby genteel," he was white. (in fact I was the only person of color in the place) He led the way, and walked over to the table where three of us were seated, and there were three vacant seats. He dropped down in one chair, but was on his feet in a half second, the moment he saw by brown face. By so doing he saved us the trouble of leaving the table, as his semi-company would have been decidedly objectionable. Eye *** They took seats at a neighboring table, called for the usual "wet" refreshments. One of them took up the paper from the table, on the front page of which was a picture of the soon-will-be famous Negro jockey, Hicks, who has won several "mounts" at Saratoga races recently. "He's a smart colored lad, I won over a hundred dollars by his winning the race the other day." "Yes," replied his friend, "he's a sharp coon." "Now see here gents," said "Mr. Shabby Genteel," "out out the conversation about niggers. We came here to get a quiet drink, and not to talk about those d—— black cattle." One of my party started to get up and go over to the opposite table. I prevented him from so doing. "Hold your temper Dorry, old man," I said, "they are not talking about us or to us." --- He did so, and the fellow kept on running down the Negro and concluded by running down the President for dining with Booker Washington, adding that any white man who kept company with a nigger was no good. I was the master mind of my companions, and told them to take no notice of his remarks. As we "tipped" the waiter, and they did not, he paid more attention to us than them, this and our silent contempt out this fellow's comb, and they soon went out. *** There is no sword so sharp as silent contempt. There is no reply so strong or cutting as eloquence of silence B. SQUARE. Kalamazoo Items. Kalamazoo, Mich., Special.—The banquet and ball given by the Kalamazoo young men Labor day night was a swell affair. There were guests from Paw Paw, Battle Creek, Ann Arbor, Niles, Lawton, Grand Rapids and Albion. Banks Baird's unique orchestra furnished the music, Mr. E. C. Manning, the famous caterer, favored the guests with dainty menn. Mrs. L G Phillips entertained Mrs James Klinley and other company Labor day. Mrs W. T. Lewis and children have returned to a week's visit in Oshtemo, where they were the guests of her sisters, Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Frazier. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodford a daughter. Mrs. R. N. Weaver of Battle Creek and Mrs T. P. Wright of Grand Rapids are the guests of Mrs. Charles Archer Mrs Nancy Mitchell of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs I. J. Hackley. Farn Thornton of Jackson was in the city Labor day. The Willing Workers' society of the Second Baptist church realized quite a neat sum from their dinner. An excellent program was rendered by the Phillips Bro.'s orchestra Sunday evening at the Second Baptist church, rally Sunday. Misses Bradley, McKulnt and Griffin, Messrs, Bradley, Thompson and others visited Waco and Marlin on Sunday. In Memorial. Mason, Tenn., Special.—On Monday August 24, 1903, there passed to eternal rest and reward the spirit of Uncle Andrew Maclin. His body was laid to rest at Capt. A. Boyd's place, the scene of his life's best work, surrounded by his many friends, both white and black. Uncle Andrew was about 70 years of age, and both in the bonds of slavery and as a freeman, was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was the trusted servant of his former owner, Fred Maclin, who he served faithfully up to the time of his freedom in 1865. His word was his bond, and a man of sterling integrity, honest and consistent his life stands out as an inspiration and example to us all. WANTED—SEVERAL PERSONS OF CHARACTER and good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise old established wealthy business house of solid financial standing. 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NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1903. THEY WANT BETTER REPRESENTATIVES. A correspondent in Scotland speaking of the class of Negro visitors to England or Great Britain insists that it is not representative of the Negroes in America. He would have us send forth the best of the "breed" and not fake doctors, charlatane, cake walkers, coon song shouters or any of the miserables that bespeak not the healthiest moral condition known to the States. The writer is just a trifle too caustic. While it is to be admitted that the classes mentioned, together with the servant class, have been about the only ones who have visited Europe beyond a few church dignitaries and schoolmen, yet they have been fairly representative of the people, barring herb doctors of course, who are not countenanced anywhere except to a small extent and by the very ignorant only. The stage people who have been really more in evidence than any other class are fairly representative of the people as a whole. They are not representative in the sense of selection to stand for the people, but their education, morals, refinement, etc., will stand with the same of the people generally. The very name stage of course stands as some immoral monster, bad at the very beginning, an advertisement of the acknowledged bad, which is not necessarily so. There are many fine men and women on the stage judged by that standard which applies to those not on the stage. That may not say a great deal for the stage people, but it says quite as much as it does for those not on the stage. In other words, they are of the average people. We think the writer has a too exalted notion of the opportunities in America. He says, you have the people, send them over, as if we were congested or surfeited here with a high class people, of education, refinement, much money and high notions of life. We have them, it is true enough, but they are in no sense the majority. Some of them could go to England and hobnob with m lord or m lady, but then they would not be representative except in an ex positional sense, showing the best on hand. It would make an excellent impression at once, but might it not lead to false conclusions? Of course all would prefer that the best of their classes would go abroad if from them are to be drawn conclusions of the Negroes in America. We can see nothing to be urged against good actors, good coon song singers or what not. The type servant can only go abroad with mi mistress, and the colored women of America are as yet largely in that class. To go abroad even in the capacity of servant is often considered a great opportunity which is as greatly prized as some haphazardous existence with a higher sounding name. The waiting man and others of similar employment do not stand for those conditions which write down nations as great, but they are to be borne with until the period of evolution has rounded up its cycle, leaving in its wake that increment of good that insures that surer foundation on which are reared those temples that are the sign manual-of the greater civic life. We might send to Europe epauletted colonels, majors captains, lieutenants or we might send schoolmen of various degrees, doctors of eminence, large practice and lucrative, lawyers of the various schools, bishops, preachers of THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER renown, in fact a whole panorama of higher life. These would be the chosen representatives of the people if it were their vote. Wealth, however, to support the pretensions is not so much in evidence nor is the wealthy class itself. These are really the true exponents of the ambitions, hope and racial trend, but they are as yet the high priests, the few, while the people are the thousands. The writer's plaint, as we see it, is not based on good reasoning; he expects too much for the day. England has been fortunate in the visits of the colored people from the States when it comes to respectibility and ability. FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. Mr. H. V. Eagleson of Bloomington, Ind., is making a commendable effort to have established an industrial school for youths in the State. He has in mind the vicinity of Bloomington as a place for the location of the proposed school, which would perhaps be best for one or two reasons. Bloomington is a school center, one of the State institutions being situated there; the school spirit is there, but the possibilities for greater good would suggest the vicinity of Indianopolis as the place for the location. There are thousands in and about this city who could not be persuaded or forced to go so far as Bloomington. The thing must be pitched right amid them, amid those who need such a school. They will need all incentives possible; sight is the greatest of them all. Mr. Eagleson expects to ask the State legislature for an appropriation of fifteen thousand dollars for the support of the school, which money could be well spent at most any place where there are numbers of colored people, but it could be best spent in vicinities like Indianapolis The colored people of the State, naturally enough, will be interested in the movement and the appropriation. They will in all likelihood prefer such localities as Evanville or Indianapolis, since the opportunities of the greatest good are there. An industrial school in all that the word implies, situated four or five or even ten miles from the city would be the thing. It might not meet the approval of all; but what good thing does? Such pursuits as agriculture, the lost art in these parts, the domestic sciences, and they are sciences judged by the general incapability to do even common work well, and the manufacturing of the commoner furniture as suggested by Mr. Eagleson ought to be encouraged by all. The training of nurses for the sick would be a help for the colored girl, which would mean another avenue for employment. The spot chosen could also be a fresh air resort which is quite the thing now for children in the summer season. Colored children should have the advantages of all the means to health afforded others. If located on some stream, and Indiana is rich in that respect, it would serve as a retreat in the heated days, since summer resorts are the unheard of yet among us owing to our financial disabilities. The young truckster and producer would find there an available market for his products. The schemes mentioned are not airy, but feasible, possible; they would make the institution nearly sustaining. It would give employment to scores of people; it would be an incentive to the students; it would be a practice school for the nurses. In short it would be a mecca if well conducted and without one dull day. The statement published with so much glee by a Washington newspaper, a Boston publication and one or two other papers of the same ilk, to the effect that Mr R. W. Thompson secured his present position in the war department in Indianapolis through the good offices of Dr. Bocker T. Washington, is in line with the usual misrepresentations of those publications. As a matter of fact, Mr. Thompson was on the civil service list before leaving Washington to accept a position at Tuskegee, and when notified of a vacancy consented to accept it, and this in spite of the protest of the officers of the Tuskegee Institute who were anxion to have him remain in the employ of the institution. Of course it is not to be expected that a single one of these newspapers will be manly enough to make correction of their misrepresentation, based entirely upon their own imagina- tion and without investigation, an investiture which easily would have afforded them the facts in the case. This crowd claims with a good deal of pride that it fights in the open and that it fights fairly. As a matter of fact no thoughtful man can fail to note that their guerrilla warfare is discourteous, unmanly and cowardly. Mr. Washington had no more to do with Mr. Thompson's appointment than the editors of the aforesaid newspapers, or the other newspapers who have been publishing this misrepresentation. The further statement of these papers that Mr. Thompson was engaged in editorial work at Tuskegee is in line with the other falsehood. Mr. Thompson's duties were purely clerical and administrative, being in the direction of serving as assistant to Dr. Washington's private secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, a service whitch, by the way, was entirely satisfactory to those with whom he was engaged. Mr. John Temple Graves is of the opinion that the Deity never intended men of different races to live together in one country. It is to be admitted that it is a little difficult in dwelling together in that peace that surpasseth the understanding, but as it concerns the colored man; he was not party to the contract that brought him here, and he is yet content not to be consulted about any different arrangement. Almighty God to T see "Author of Liberty," To Thee we shriek; Canst see this land of lies? Canst hear our dying cries? Canst Thon, and not chastise; God help the weak! ANGELINA W. GRIMKE Angelina is a Bostoneese; she is learn ed and mad, also. See how large she doth write her name. Angelina, we get nothing from the spirit in which you come. Be brave as Hector but as mild as a cooling dove. You arraign your God. dust take note? 'To Thee we shriek.' Whisper to Him; He is not of stone, nor is He asleep In His own appointed time, Angelina, in His own appointed time The hotel stewards in convention in this city last week passed a resolution requesting Booker T. Washington to establish a department in his institution for turning out well-trained help. The disposition to employ colored people, when competent, is as much as could be desired in that particular line of work. Mr. Washington, or some one else, should take up the work since many of the young men and not a few young women will always be engaged in hotel work. Its no small consideration to be encouraged by the stewards of the country; they employ help by the thousands. The Macon (Ga.) Telegraph thinks the polloy of Booker T. Washington simply forestallts that of Bishop Turner and that eventually the Turner idea will obtain; it insists, also, that Bishop Turner's views as to migration are supported by the white men of the South while Booker T. Washington's views are upheld by Northern philanthropists. If such be the case, why shouldn't Boston be thankful for Booker T. Washington? The white girl's cry Rose wide and high. It hurts the ears of the world; Then blind and stark Out into the dark A blundering soul was hurled. For woman's honor all men will fight And avenge her wrongs—if her skin be white. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The last verse of Miss Ella's poem And just to think these verses are being hawked through Negro publications as meritorious; yes, meritorious, but from whose viewpoint? Mr. Peary, who soon gets out again to seek the North Pole has great regard for his colored man and friend. Mathew Hansen, of whom he said: 'I would not think of going into the artic regions without him. He is a good shot, a good oarsman and one of the bravest men I ever saw." Indiana had her biggest fair this week. The past season, the present weather and the general prosperity have seemingly conspired in its interest. The thousands of visitors were highly satisfied and feel to have gotten their money's worth. William Williams, a Negro, was lynched this week at Centerville, Miss. He was a labor agent, and while in altercation with J H. Germany, a white man, shot him down. A mob soon collected, a running fight followed, in which Williams was shot to pieces. The publishers were right when they refused to handle Ella Wheeler Wilcox's race poem, 'Difference.' It is a very bad job with method all through it Ella writes very well for brushed hearts, but she evidently selects her hearts. At the 28d annual session of the Grand Fountain, U. O. T. R., which met in Washington, D. C., recently, one thousand delegates were present representing thirty-six States. During the interesting sessions the degree of D. D. was conferred upon Rev. W. L. Taylor by the Virginia Seminary. Mr. William Trotter of the Boston Guardian has a very lovely daughter any way. Miss Maude Trotter is on the Guardian staff. "Stand up for Indianapolis" is the Repub'can slogan for the present campaign; it is no bad ory. The Way to Look Neat And comfortable is to have your hair nicely combed and put up in the latest style. If your hair is kinky and harsh it looks untidy and hurts when you try to comb it. You can easily change all that and make your hair straight, soft, beautiful and easy to wear. Marrow, it also gives that healthy glow to the hair so much desired. One bottle will do it. For over forty years ladies of refinement have been using it with great success. Warranted harmless, and never fails. Only a bottle of burglar, or send us 50c in a bottle. We will press request. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Illinois. LEGAL DIVORCE State of Indiana, Marion Co. ss; in the Circuit Court of Marion county in the State of Truth D. Fox Complaint for Divorce. BE IT 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 said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that Indiana, that said action is for divorce, and defendent is a necessary party thereto and where as said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendene to appear in Indiana; that said action is for demur thereto on the 29th day of Oct. 1903. NOW. THEREFORE. By order of said court, defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint and answer to the court's order and answer or emur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 25th day of October 1983, the same being the 22d judicial day of a term of said court, to be begin and held at 't e court Monday in October 1983 said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and deterred in its absence. Wk. E. Davis, Olerk. V. T. HILL, Attorney for Plaintiff 203% East Washington Street. LEGAL DIVORCE. Francis F. Thompson State of Indiana, Marion Co. ss. Thompson in the upper court ofvs Marion county in the State of Erasus Thompson Complaint for Divorce BEIT KNOWN, that on the 20 day of Aug. 1903 the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, has above named a competent person, showing a defendant a competent person, not a resident of the state of Indiana and said cause is for divorce and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto and on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said court, and answer or demur thereto on the 27th day of October. 1903. OW. THEREFORE Said defendant last above named a competent person, by her attorney of said complaint against him and that unless he answer and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 27th day of October 1903, the same being the 20th judicial court held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in October 1903 said complaint and the matters and hinges therein con sined and alleged, will be heard and deter- LEGAL DIVORCÉ State of Indiana, Marion Co., ss; Eda Gibbs in the Superior court of Maryland county in the State of Bruce Gibbs in the State of Complaint for Divorce BE IT KNOWN. That on the 2-day of Aug. 19, 1933, eyed in the office of the clerk of the Superior court of M rior county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant Bruce Gibbs and the said plaintiff avit of a competent person, showing that said defendant 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 accused having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said court, and answer or demur thereto on the 27th day of OCTOBER, TH REFORE, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him mur thereto at the calling of said cause on the 27th day of October 1933, the same being the 20th judicial da of a term of said court. to be begin and end on the house in the city of Bruce Gibbs on the 19th M rior county. 19 33 complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. 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SHACKLETON, 2D VICE PRES PRESIDENT Gas Trust Company, Indiana HENRY SEVERIN, TREASURER, American National Bank, Indiana SURAT W. HOPKINS, SECRETAR attorney at-Law, Indianapolis, Ind LLIS S. BLATCHLEY, Indiana (Site Geologist for Indiana.) W H. TEST, CONSULTING ENG Geology and Chemistry, Purdue ABEZ WOOLLEY, Sr., DIRECTOR Woolley Coal Company, Evansvie A. F BARKER, DIRECTOR, Treasurer, Pinal County, Florence, MOULARS ADDRESS BEEKER & CO., General Fiscal Agent 702-714 Stevenson Building, I Dry Beech all on me for the real article Stock of Coal Prices consistent and honest weigh B. REYNOL BELL & GREE DEALERS IN Wood and treatment guaranteed, also Agre BIRINGA FIRE INSURANCE Give us a call and satisfy yourself. 2214 East 120 Son BELLMAN'S Sept. 25 The first ever given The grandest affair Fellows' Hall. Soon's orchestra Gen $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. SH. RPE, E M, 1ST V-P AND GEN. MGR. (Capitalist, Los Angeles, Cal.) W. H. SHACKLETON, 2D VESIDENT, (Consumers Gas Trust Company, Indianapolis, Ind.) HENRY SEVERIN, TREASURER, (Director American National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind.) MURAT W. HOPKINS, SECRETARER, (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, S.R., DIRECTOR, (President Woolley Coal Company, Evansville, Ind.) A. F BARKER, DIRECTOR, (County Treasurer, Pinal County, Florence, Arizona.) FOR FULL PARTIOULARS ADDRESS CHAS. A. MEEKER & CO., General Fiscal Agents, 702-714 Stevenson Building, Indianapolis, Ind. PHONES 989 The ECLIPSE COAL COMPANY. Let us keep you warm this winter by furnishing you with good "Koal," "Coke" and "Wood," 430 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Coal, Coke, Wood and Kindling New Phones 3687 - - - - - - 2214 East Washington Street ' ' 9266 - - - - - 120 South State Street. Frid yEve., Sept.25 The first ever given in the Central West The grandest affair of the season at Odd Fellows' Hall. My fondies have cared others, will care on A medicine for every disease Money refunded ifcessary. I manufacture all my medicines from roots and herbs. A. A STEWART, Mfr., Indianapolis. 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Pettitt, J Cisel & Mines Carter, W S Cary, J Campbell, Buddy Campbell, J W Cark, Geo G Cameron, Oscar Carter, RM Campselle K E Deshies Dan Donaldson, F B Dixon, W A Edwards A Freeman, W. Foster, Chas B Jendel, T 2 Geror, Perry Guisseau, A Gilliam, Ben Erasce, Geo Enghes, Chas Heater, E R Haness, Matt Haness, Frank Bonsy, G W Havis, William Helms, Bid Hewan, J W Jordan, J W Kitchle, N T Kraton, Harry LaShe, R H Langford, Will Mitchell, Walter McCoy, Geo McOey, D K Moore, John P McOey, W T Mason, A L Mason, E T Nicholas Ralph Olive s Big Min. Show Palmer丹 Perry Oliver Perrin, Sey Goy Pittman, James Powell, John Pramphin, Harry Parker, Ghas R Price, Clay Rawley, Henry Ray, Chip Ray, Harry Kerem, John Reed, Geo R Rue, Chas E Steward, Wm. Sherman, James E. Sherman, Jinger Simpson, J F Smith, J J Stevens, Augustus The White The Websters The Fowers The Pittts Trusty Rav The White Ver Valin, Chancey Ver Valin, J L. Wrigb J J L. Wilson, Richard Wilson, Rufus Wilson, J Geo Wise, Jim Williams, Geo 1908 -ROU'E- BIRCHES & PRINGLE'S "TAVOUS GEORGIA Minstrels (consolidated)" - Paducah, Ky. Kp. Sev. Evanville Ind. 22; Louisville Ky. Kp. Sev. Mt. Sterling, 35; Oakstark, Wa. Vk. 26. BLACK PATTY TROUBAODURS ("Owselkel & Nolan" - Berlert, 37; Athens, 4; Elmont, 37; S.C., 29. P.G. LOWERK 4Paws & Sella's Bros "Circus" - Laurence Ka. Sept 21; Ioia, 22; Fett, 37; Cartbear, Mo., 24; Fayetteville, Ark, 25; Smith, 26. BILLY PEEP "Big Coloried Minstrels" - Hannual, Mo., Sept 21; Macon, 23; Centralia, 4; Mexico, 25; Desoto, 6. A RABBIT's Foot Co.—Scottsville, Va., Sept 21; Lynchburg, B., W. A. MARAHA, MINSTRELS, (* estern-Frank Sept. 17; Hankinson, N. Dak. Oakes, 20; Libson 28; Lameur, 29. The HOTTEST COON in DIXIE—Washington, C. H, O. Sept. 17; Chilicothe, 22; Parkersburg, W. Va., 23; Clarksburg, 24; Fairmont, 28; Ontonagon, Pa, 23. Al. * Marahan Tom's Cabin Co. Calm, Mich., Sept. 17; Hancock, 22; Michigan, 23; Ontonagon, 24. MONTGOMERY Bros.' Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. Shelbsburg, la, Sept. 21. WILLIAMS * WALKER's IN DAHOMOY* Co. London Eng. indefinite W L Main Cirus.—Reading, P., Sept. 21. To Tenia: You can have the name if things are the same—Tom. The Holiday in Dixie Company opened to a big house. Everything runs smoothly. It looks like we would have a big week's business. Tom Logan sends regards to the Crosby, Henderson, Smith, Hogan, Wilkes, Buddle Glenn and Riah. Tom Logan sends regards to Goff Kennedy, Pat Chappelle, Prof. Johnnie Robinson, Russell and Price and Dennis and Jones. Notes from the Old Plantation Hall Caravilage Company.—After an extended tour through the States of Missouri, Illinois and Iowa we are again drifting southward. All is well We have met with great success. The company was the guest of the Hickman Miller Company last Monday night at their opening performance at Sterling, Ill. We will be in the dear old Hoosier State next week, playing Evansville. The "Lucky Seven" is the "Good," and wherever seen they take off their hats to us. I. A. Early says to Arthur T. White, "This is the best what is." Miss Mattie M. Floyd says "It's like finding it, girls, but you must sing loud to get there." The Prices—Clay and Katie—send love to all, and say "this is like home." Our accomplished pianist, Mrs. Cora Cross, received a new lot of music that is pretty and catchy and delights her audience with her solos. The seven invincibles send regards to all in and out of the profession. Notes from Louisville. — Ninaweb Park, Summers Bros proprietors, is near the last strain of the good old summer time, but still the show goes on with our stage manager, Tom Logan, at the helm. He is pleasing the large crowds with splendid performances. Our orchestra with Prof. Ben Ball as leader, Tobe Brown, solo cornetist, John Emery, trombone, Ned Taylor, bass violin, make fine music. Tom Logan as "Brother Jasper, deacon of Mt. Hepstridam Baptist Church" is unable to respond to the encores nightly; so appreciated are the other members he has to figure on the time. Kid Wilson still pleases them with funny sayings and catchy songs. Dora Wilson is hitting them hard with "Up in the Coconut Tree" and "Pretty Little Dinah Jones." Will Able is still the people's favorite singing "Violets." Rustus and Ardis, our clever single and double buck dancers, cannot find steps enough for the encores received nightly. Kid Wilson sends regards to friends of Al W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin company. Eimo Taylor, Winnaweb Park is still open. Hello! Perry Black, how anxious we are to hear or see something of you. From a standpoint of musical finish and the infusion of the master's perfect art, the little band under the directorship of Mr. Tobias B. Brown, deserves more than a passing notice. This aggregation dispensed music at the Shelbyville fair, Shelby county, Ky., recently and delighted the people with the versatility and quality of the music rendered. Although the band is composed of but 10 members, yet if one did not actually see them, one would imagine that a veritable black Sousa had been turned loose. Mr Brown has arranged several catby medleys that are making "good." The roster is as folows: Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richard & Pringles Georgia Minstrels—At this writing I regret to state the company has been and is somewhat handicapped on account of sickness. Harry Kraton, hoop controller, being the most unfortunate one, suffering with malarial fever. He has not been able to perform since leaving Galveston, Tex. He stopped off in Hot Springs for a rest and will join us in Memphis. Fred Simpson, trombonist, and Ralph Nicolas, leader of orchestra, are themselves again; also Frank Clermont is on the mend and is able to be at his post. Clermont says: "Fred Hammond, can't answer letter until you send route" S. H. Dudley, our stage manager, who has worked so hard and faithful to make the show what it is, raising it far above the average of similar organizations, has been quite indisposed for the past week or two. Dudley deserves a much needed rest, which is impossible under the circumstances. Mies Alberta Ormes, who is assisting Dudley & Kelley in their laughable skit, "I'm Hungry," is a very hard worker and is winning new friends nightly with her sweet singing and graceful dancing. Mr. John W. Cooper, commonly called the wizard with his dummies, is another one of the features in the oilie of which the public and press never fail to speak in the highest terms. Wm. Goode is still getting his singing "Chink of the Miser's Gold," and, as he finds in it such a winner, he has not had occasion to change it. Another hit has been added to first part wherein Wm. Garland, interlocutor and musical director, in ending the chorus strikes high C and holds it seemingly for two minutes. As usual Garland is getting his singing "Down on the Farm" assisted by Georgia quartette. In Hot Springs Mr. A. G. Allen of New Orleans Minstrels, who is taking treatment there, was back on stage shaking hands with a number of the boys, and after witnessing the performance he, like all the rest, votes it one of the best. The great Boomsky is still mystifying the people with his tricks and so art's sto is he in his work that. after the show, it is quite amusing to hear the people trying to explain how this and that trick is done. Boomsky in closing his turn uses the duck trick which is the hit of his act, and any one after the show in speaking of him asks for "the man with the ducks" A Weeks Happenings. Cairo, Ill, Special —The Roosevelt Club gave a swell entertainment, at which a large number of visitors were present. Billy Kersands' show company was also present. The Kersands' Minstrels showed here. Miss Allie Freeman has returned from Metropolis, where she went as a delegate to the Baptist Sunday-school convention. Mrs. Mary Monjoy was the guest of Mrs Kelly in 32d street. Mrs. Mattie Lane is ill. Mr. John Roos was the guest of Ed Overby and George Taylor. Mrs. Kelly and Master Bertrum have returned from St. Louis, where they visited. Cairo is to have another brass band, of which Prof. George Taylor will be organizer. Members of Overby's orchestra will organize a brass band. All old members are requested to meet at 207 11th street. George Taylor, band director; Ed Overby, manager. Mr. Louis Thomas was in the city last week, the guest of his sister, Mrs Milleo. Miss Della Flowers, 18th street, is on the slick list at this writing. The big dance will be to-night at the U B. F. Hall. Luther Cillar and Charlie Anderson managers Mrs. McKenney of Mound City attended the bedside of her daughter, Miss Ida, during her illness last week and left on Monday for her home, leaving Miss Ida better. Mrs. Laura Brown White of St. Louis passed through the city last Sunday en route to St. Louis from Paducah, Ky., her former home Robert Newhouse spent Saturday and Sunday in Wickleff, Ky. Peter Clear of St Louis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson in 32d street last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Jackson has opened a first class lunch stand. Pay for your paper. Misses Manerva Bates, Mattie Daniels and Gertrude H. Hamilton were the guests of Miss Mamle Carr. THE WEEKLY EVENTS on the memory of those entertained. Mrs. Holder being, as she is, is one of the most popular and entertaining ladies of Fisk Square is possessed of those traits that made her home just the place to have such a jolly time. Music was rendered. Two courses were served, making the reception the central point in the affair. Prominent among those present were: Misses Maggie Green, president; Malinda Jordan, Geneva Mosby, Hattie Mimus, Carrie McGavock, Ethel and Bessie Frierson, Emma Quine, Sarah Green, Josie Bough, Carrie Dodson, Mabel Holmes and Althia Straton, Messrs Charles Green, Jr. Harrison Cale, Wm. Buchanan, LeRoy Belle, Herbert McBride, Clarence White, E. M. Johnson, secretary and James Mimus. P. H. Benson, a graduate of Meigs' High School, also of Fisk University, acted as general agent and solicitor for B. Z. Eakins' news agency during vacation. Having filled said vocation with the greatest integrity and straightforwardness, so characteristic of him, he resigned to take charge of his school near Clarkesville, Tenn., on the 7th. Mr. Benson is one of the most prominent and proficient teachers among the many pedagogues of his race. We bespeak for him a brilliant career. "On to Normal" was a swell affair given in honor of a number of young ladies who attend Normal A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. It was given at the home of Mrs. Campbell, 37 Claibon street. Being the grandest entertainment of its kind, and given, as it was, as a farewell reception to those who are soon to make their departure. It leaves a lasting impression of the joyous months of sweet vacation upon their merry minds that are soon to become gloomy and despondent by the ceaseless perusal of books. Conspicuous among those present were: Misses Luella Garrett, Mary E. Davis, Anna Blood, Alberta Allen, Mattie Porter, Estella Campbell, Mamie D. Eakins and Eiff E. Harrison, Messrs Joseph L. Lish, Edgar Owen, Luther Johnson, James Holden, Alex. Rutherford and James Cox. E. S. Jones, of Natchez, Miss., has accepted a position with B. Z. Eakins' News Agency. Mr. Jones is a young man possessed of varied literary talent, and has come to us for development. He is going to attend Fisk University, where he will doubtless make a record in scholarship and deportment. We wish Mr. Jones all the success. International Meeting of the Hotel Stewards. The International Hotel Stewards' Association which met in annual convention at the Denison Hotel, September 10, 11, 12, 1908, was a most liberal minded body composed of intelligent representatives from all over the country. Among other questions that came The Greatest Colle ORGANIZED AUGUST MAHARA'S OR 30 BIG SPECTACULAR- The Greatest Colored Attraction of the Age ORGANIZED AUGUST 8th, 1903--NEVER CLOSING MAHARA'S OPERATIC MINSTRELS BIG SPECTACULAR - WATERMELON - FIRST PART JOHN C. HAYWOOD'S Celebrated Orchestra 12—Pieces—12 FOUNT B. WOOD'S Famous Concert Band 20—Strong—20 F. L. MAHARA, OWNER AND MANAGER, 160 Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILL. N. B.—Wanted at all times first-class Performers and Musicians. N. B.—Wanted at all times first-class Performers and Musicians. --- up for discussion was the one relative to colored men of their profession. Besides favorably considering them a committee was appointed to draft resolutions requesting Booker T. Washington to include in his school a department for the training of colored men for the dining room and kitchen work in hotels. Several speeches were made favoring the measure. George Fullwell, president of the Denison Hotel Company and vice-president of the convention, Wright Marble of the Y. W. C. A. culinary department, Samuel S Bradt and E. O. Sutton of Detroit, Mich., were the committee, who reported favorably on the resolutions. St. Louis was the city selected for the convention in 1904. A FREE HOMESTEAD. 500,000 acres of land free. 35 acres for you. Every colored man is given a farm. Stop paying rent, own a farm of your own Applications now being accepted. Write to day, enclosing stamp for full particulars. Address O A WRIGHT, Rosnoke, Va. The above is government land giving to the Negro free of charge. THE CHUTES. Strangers in古城 have not seen its most unique sight until they have visited the Chutes. This public playground is a veritable wonderland. Here daily and nightly is a riot of harmless revelry. In a fairyland of turreted pavilions and miniature theaters are the curios of two world's fairs. Vari-colored flags flutter by day and myriads of many-hued lights scintillate against the blue sky by night. Oriental lanterns and occidental incandescants vie in brilliancy and shed a maze of soft hues upon the merry throngs. Crystal water murmurs musically from dizzy heights whence dash the cascades of the chutes. The whirr of busy wheels, shouts of celebrants, laughter of children, brave shrieks of "baby-railroads," din of "ballyhoos." splashing of waves and the majestic melody of the strains of Weldon's splendid band form the cosmos. When Chicago's tired toilers seek refreshing gaiety they go to the Chutes. From torrid weather the big city's, millions turn gratefully to the pretty park where dashing waters agitate cool zephirs and aerial automobiles, gondolas, big swings and loop railways afford relief and delightful pastime. At every turn some unique charms present itself—some mystery mystifies. To describe the countless attractions is forbidden by space. The principal ones are the Figure 8 Tobogan, which gives a 4,500 feet ride in mid-air automobiles; the Chutes with THE FIGURE 8 TOBOGGAN cascades that - rush down steep-declivities and gondolas which skim on the surface of a foaming lake like pebbles thrown by a boy; a laughing gallery of distorted mirrors with a thousand comical anamorphoses; Lunette, the mysterious "Flying Lady," who floats in mid-air above spectators in a theater; the loop-the-loop, an aerial railway having rail-bound cars that turn upside down and give patrons safe passage at a speed of 90 miles a hour; a giant carousel with a menagerie of strange animals to delight the young; a miniature railroad with locomotive and cars hardly higher than a man's knee; giant and haunted swings; the Katzenjammer Castle, passage through which is like an initiation of 33 degree in the HooHoos; a cozy theater wherein is presented the high class European and American vaudeville, an electric theater devoted to displays of animaticscope pictures, presentiments of notable battles, navy reviews; European courts and foreign lands, ballets and spectacles; ponies, donkeys and camels for children to ride; hypnotists, fortune-tellers and palmists, refreshment booths and a thousand things to delight the eye, ear, and sense of motion. Free concerts are given continuously. Access to all this world of amusement is had for only 10 cents; ladies and children, 5 cents. A visit to the Chutes and participation in its multitude of delights leaves no room for wonder why this gay park is Chicago's most popular resort. No liquors are sold or misconduct permitted on the grounds. are still breaking records, and will spring another surprise shortly. WANTED Trombone to double Saxophone, also other musicians Address as per route this paper Colored Attraction of the JUST 8th, 1903 -- NEVER OPERATIC MINSTRI Colored Attraction of the Age JUST 8th, 1903 -- NEVER CLOSING OPERATIC MINSTRELS 30-PEOPLE-30 FOUNT B. WOOD'S Famous Concert Band 20—Strong—20 A. OWNER AND MAID 160 Clark Street Performers and Musicians. (WANTED FOR DR. WITH The King of Zulu, Old Plantation, A Southern Comedy, chorus people who can straight in acts. Wittman's Minstrel Wanted—Musical turn, sketch team and m State all you do, who you have been with an ting for my own private car and will have all Houses. Three night stands. Special paper. Rehearsals for King of Z Rooms 54 and 55, Evansville In ER AND MANAGER, Mark Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Musicians. NTEED FOR DR. WITTMAN'S ENTERPRISES) (an Extravaganza in three Acts) Wanted—Man to take part of the King, Singer and Dancers and Musicians that double band and orchestra. A Southern Comedy, introducing old plantation melodies, wanted chorus people who can cane walk and one old man who can work straight in acts. Wittman's Minstrels and Vaudeville, tical turn, sketch team and musicians that double band and orchestra. who you have been with and lowest salary in first letter. I am negotiate car and will have all the delicacies of the season. Show in Opera hight stands. Special paper. Hehearsals for King of Zulu at Evansville, Sept. 1. Address DR. WITTMAN, B. M. A. Bld'g and 55, Evansville Ind. ( WANTED FOR DR. WITTMAN'S ENTERPRISES ) (an Extravaganza in three Acts) Wanted. Man to take part of the King, Singer and Dancer and Musicians that double band and orchestra. 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. 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. WITTMA'S, B. M. A. Bld'd'g Rooms 54 and 55, Evansville Ind. WANTED Would like to hear from the banjo and German Medicine Co to hear from two colored comedians, play banjo and mandolin. Medicine Co., Pontotoe, Miss. Would like to hear from two colored comedians, play banjo and mandolin. German Medicine Co., Pontotoc, Miss. WANTED SOLO VIOLINIST for striotly high ried man preferred. Send pha ameteur would be accepted. Room 907 Steinway Hall, "KIS-ME" NIST for strictly high class Concert Company, young unmarried preferred. Send photos and press notices, etc. A talented our would be accepted. Address J. P. WHEADON, Steinway Hall, Chicago, Ill. "KIS-ME" SOLO VIOLINIST for striotly high class Concert Company, young unmarried man preferred. Send photos and press notices, etc. A talented ameteur would be accepted. Address J. P. WHEADON, Room 907 Steinway Hall, Chicago, Ill. "K!S-ME" CHEWING GUM. "Do Kiss me, dear," The youth insisted As 'round her waist One arm he twisted. "I will," she laughed, "If you'll agree To get some 'Kis-Me' Gum for me" KIS-ME Kis-Me Gum Factory, LOUISVILLE, KY. and see that you get it. "KIS-ME" L. COKE AND WOOD grades of fuel, Lowest prices, Satisfation guaranteed. RGAN & JACKSON Co YARDS COAL. COKE Best grades of fuel, Le guara MORGAN & YAF COAL. 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WANTED - A position by a first-class stenographer, with five years of practical experience in office work. Can furnish best of references. Answer stating salary you are willing to give, and all necessary information. Address, Miss M. E., care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED - We want Painters, Paper Hangers, Tinners, we have no strike on hand, anticipate no strike; we simply want more help and have always worked colored h-ip, B'HAM PAINT & ROOFING Co., 11th and 12th Sts., Birmingham, Ala. LADIES: Our harmless Remedy relieves without fail delayed or abnormally suppressed monstruction. For free trial address PARIS CHEMICAL Co., Dept. 83, Milwaukee, Wis. Washington's school will not suffer the loss of the $1500 appropriated by the State of Alabama for the support of Tuskegee. That State was a little too big to be so small. --- --- "KIS-ME" 850 W. Thirteenth 'Kis-Me' Do not be fooled by base Imitations. Ask for and see that you get it. "KIS-ME" 550 W. McCarty Sts. Black's Hotel, Walnut Street, Between Fourth and Fifth, Evansville, Ind. Has been repaired, newly fitted up and is able to accommodate the traveling public than ever before. Every room has been overhaul. The dining room is neat and clean and it is the only first-class place in the city for colored people. Rates $1 00 to $1 25 per day; special rates by the week or month. H. BLACK, Prop. C. H. & D, RY, $19.75-Bound Trip-$19.75 Greenboro, N. C. Tickets sold Oct. 9th and 10th; tickets good to return within fifteen days from date of sale. For particulars see agents or address, R. P. ALGEO, D. P. A., Indianapolis. THE STASE On Wednesday evening, April] 19th, I was present at the closing performance of a three days engagement of the Black Patti Troubadours at Harmanus Blesker's hall, the largest theatre in Albany, and one of the largest in New York State. There was an audience of 2,000 present. Every section of the house was filled and the people all said the show was good. "Darktown's Circus Day," a one act farce comedy by Robert Cole, was the opening attraction that preceded the olo and opera. Mr. Cole has shown his usual skill only in one particular: "He understands how to put a circus on a theatre stage." His knowledge of what he was about is apparent, only he wrote it in a hurry. "Circus Day" is a vaudeville fares of the tastest kind, wite Cole somethered ontons hashed in on the side. You see a Cole tramp in disquise, you see a dancing bear and another animal without a name. If you see nothing original you see enough to laugh at continually, which indicates success. If you see nothing original you see a "coon" circus; part "coon" and part Irish policeman, Cole tramp, etc. You see Will A. Cook, Billy Ward and William Hallback, of Mississippi, who makes his first appearance among larger fish quite modestly. Leslie Triplett, back from his summer tour with Al Anderson's company, appears as an Irish policeman. His dialect was good and he showed good taste by not acting loud and overdoing the part. He was also afraid to do it. White characters have no business in a Negro comedy, not if we desire to be genuine in our own work. A funny "coon" cop would be quite as pleasant if anybody had wit enough to give such a character a breath of life. "Shine On My Evening Star," by Ida Forcen and chorus; "Animals Convention," by Bob Kelley and chorus, and TRY THAT THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the trombone solo, by Miss Nettle Goff, were very pleasing. The dancing of George Dobbs and Ida Forcen were lively features of the farce. Miss Forcen has, perhaps, no superiors in her line. The "Congo Love Song" and "You for Me," both sung and performed by Miss Ada Robinson and J. Ed. Greed, added much tone to the performance and to themselves. The heavy part of the farce fell to Bob Kelley and Anthony Byrd. Mr. Bird's new venture in the role of Maria Johnson was well acted, his voice was a little bit heavy, but considering that Maria is a very heavy part to play we will not question the quality of Mr. Bird's lungs, nor care to examine his features to see if he looks the part. All we want is our moneys worth. Bob Kelley was the chief talking delegate of the evening. His comedy work was rich and entertaining, and his words were very distinct, both in his monologue and singing his song in the olio. "I Take Things Easy," was one of the features that distinguishes him as a comedian of the highest rank. William Nichols, a natural minic, and one of the cleverest of any race now before the public, was the hit of the fun making department. His various limitations are all genuine, and his maneuvers carried everything before him. He is the real sunshine of every theatre gallery and chief commander of the bald-headed row. If he remains with this company long enough to get a reputation he will be able to get a good price and become a vaudeville headliner. A new red satin suit would add quite a little more tone to his act. Mack Allen was another prime feature. His performance on the slack wire was something great. When Mme. Sissleretta Jones, the star of the company and the original Black Pattl, made her appearance she received her annual large reception from an Albany audience. Arrayed in a costly pale pink cashmere gown, cut low, with a heavy diamond barouche in the center and with small diamonds in her ears she tipped lightly to the footlights and sang a most difficult echo song to the responsive echoes of a flute oblegato. All of her thrills and shakes were made with the same brilliancy and artistic methods that has marked her singing in the past. Her third encore song was one that would appeal to an average audience the most. Mme. Jones having demonstrated to the world that she is the greatest singer of her race need not resort any longer to the most difficult class of music merely to show what she has already proven. She is still a young woman and her excellently cultivated voice should last for many years if not over taxed. In one scene in the opera she wore a startling white silk, printed at points with large pink roses and covered with the most expensive quality of delicate white lace. The Bleeker Hall orchestra was distressingly bad, and the playing was loud enough to roar a drowned lion. The musicians in the American theatres are something fierce, and altogether mechanical. It is high time for managers to make a orsade on musicians and spoil the unions if necessary if they cannot succeed in supplying the public with real music. If not we may welcome the foreigners. The opera was all sung as good as could be under the circumstances. James E. Worles, tenor singer in the prison scene from Il Trovatore with Black Batti, made a good showing. His voice seems to have sufficient power to sustain opera, but he is not a very cultivated singer, nor is his voices a perfect tenor. Its melody is quite rich and he is probably the best song bird in the field that follows after Lloyd Gibbs. Black Patti's leader is rather a mild fellow. He should not allow the different orchestras to play loud in any part of the opera, nor even to hurry it up. If the chorus is to sing in the sextett from Lorela both the orchestra and the chorus should be exceedingly soft. The prominent part of this music belongs to at least four voices, which must be heard above all other voices or music at all times, if not the real vocal beauty of the piece is lost entirely. We must all remember that a rare voice is a delicate human organ, and not a steam callope. Musicians seldom ever regard this fact. No one excepting a singer knows it in reality. This cruel assault upon singers and a suffering public is a bleeding shame. That Grand Opera has at last been accepted and is now appreciated is one reason why its performances should be kept up to the standard by any organization that produces it. If this advice is not regarded, and especially in the rendition of the sextett, the opera may as well end in a camp meeting. A TREATRICAL INVASION. A few seasons ago American actors, managers singers and playrights were completely disgruntled at the English invasion of theatrical affairs. It then looked as though the profession were in alien hands, but the joke has been neatly turned on our English brothers for now London is sitting up and looking surprised at a return invasion which threatens to become more complete and overwhelmingly than the English influx of theatrical ventures once was in this country. The London Telegraph, in an article anent the subject, strange to say, names "In Dehomey" as one of the most successful of these orductions. This colored company was a novelty to Londoners, and Bert Williams, as a long, lanky, unfortunate nigger is probably funnier to them than any comedy creation of late years. He sang "I'm a Jonah Man" on the opening night to more encores than he had ever received before, and the next morning awoke to find himself and the song famous, having even been requested to sing it before the King and the royal family. Among other musical comedies and operas, which will doubtless be as successful as was the pioneer production, "The Fortune Teller," are "Daily Varden," "Madam Sherry" and "The Dillioneaire." In the latter piece there is a song entitled 'She Reads the New York Papers Every Day,' which will probably need a glossary to enable the English to understand the typoal allusions, but which will need none to make them "catch on" to the melody and the charm of the tune. With Charles Frohman and the Shuberts gradually creeping in and anxing theatre after theatre we shall dumbless before long have an American rhlato over there where wandering theapians may feel perfectly at home. Theatrical managers generally are not much given to sentiment in their business dealings; therefore it is gratifying and pleasing to hear of Weber and Fields, having broken a hard-and-tast rule of restricting their song successes to the use of their productions exclusively, in favor of Mrs. Stromberg, the widow of John Stromberg, late musical director for these prominent managers. They have released this composer's last composition, "Come Down, My Evening Star," to the profession at large, thereby insuring Mrs. Stromberg a large increase in royalties. This song was first sung by Lillian Russell in "Twirly Whirly" and was one of the best things this prima donna ever did. Owing to the strong attachment which every member of the company felt toward John Stromberg the song was given with a certain feeling and sympathy which Lillian Russell has rarely shown before. It has a little under current of sadness woven into its flowing melody which almost brings tears, even though it be just a darky serenade to a star. The public, too, is indebted to Weber and Fields for their generosity, for now that the song is released to all professional singers, we shall hear more of it, and popular songs of this quality are indeed rare. It is a refreshing thing to see a man who is recognized as a writer of great things, who is not too self-centered to occasionally descend to trivialities in order to amuse the masses. Then a great novelist or poet turns out nonsense tales and verses, how charming they always are; what delicacy, what art concealed beneath the seeming simplicity. In the case of musicians too with what pleasure we hall a so-called popular number from a composer like Manuel Klein for instance. This composer, as the public well knows, is capable of the highest reaches of his art and yet at times he will turn out dainty little trifles which will strike the popular fancy overwhelmingly. Such a ballad is his "Lovey, Dovey Eyes," which is to be sung in "The Girl from Dixie." This song has "winner" written all over it. You cannot forget the tune, and the words too are all of that singable alliterative kind which fairly haunt one after once hearing. Although Mr Klein is a master in the composition of symphonic poems and work of a truly classic order, he need not feel ashamed of his popular songs which are the very best of their kind. If more musicians of his standing would give the people good popular music we would be rid of many of the music halls' horrors which now assail our ears. Notice from William H. Reid's Big Concert Company and Band with the Walter L. Main Big Circus—The company is making a big hit, and as the management of Mr. Main's big circus has extended the season until January 5, 1904, Mr. Gant had to cancel the contract that he held in his possession for Wm. H. Reid's No. 1 company. Mr. and Mrs Washington joined the company at Philadelphia, Pa. In Washington City, D.C., the whole company enjoyed a big reception that was ten-dered them at the Southern Hotel. Mr. Ben Young of the No. 2 company, Albert Anderson of the No. 3 company and Robert Gant of the No. 1 company took a run over as Mr. Reid called them in on business. He had a special dinner arranged for his business staff. Messrs. Goodley, Reeves, Page and Washington gave a toast wishing Mr. Reid success in his business. The company are all well and send regards to all friends in and out of the profession: Wm. H. Reid sends his best regards to Billy Johnson and wife, St. Clair and wife and the Crosbys. Miss Bell Francis, the keeper of "Wild Rose," has received great credit for the way she enters the cage in which the wild girl is kept and exhibits her wonderful strength in handling Wild Rose. Notes from Domino Theatre.—Miss Tenia Gilliam opened here Monday night and made a decided hit all through our show. She will prove quite a favorite in the near future. She sends regards to Miss Bessie Gilliam and Tom Logan. Mr. Fred W. Johnson closes here on the 17, to open in New York with Wise Coon Company. We expect Mr. Wm. Dorsey over for a visit soon. Miss Minnie Carroll closed last Thursday. Last Sunday the Domino Stock Company chartered a yacht and payed Brunswick a visit. Among those were Miss Pauline Crampton, Miss Carrie Hall, Prof. Fred bulus, Dennis & Jones, Henry Mack, Richmond Cross, Minnie Carroll and Battle & Simmons. Notes from J. C. Brinker's Trio.—We have just closed with the Mahara Minstrels and joined Zulu Samson, the strongest man in the world, in St. Paul, Minn. We are now leading the band and J. C. Brinker is knocking them silly singing "Show the White of Your Eye." Master Holman Brinker is the smallest slide trombonist in the world and is the strongest novelty on the ballaho stand on the fair ground who appears before the public three times a day. The ubiquitous Mrs Wiggs is invading the musical world now. Frederick Knight Logan has written a fantasy entitled "In the Cabbage Patch," which is presumed to be descriptive of Mrs. Wiggs and her homely, vigorous life and character. It will be played as entre-act music during the performance of "Mrs. Wigge" the coming season. Charles Wilson, of the team carded "The Wilson's," now stunting one of the Louisville summer gardens, made a rather favorable impression on our traveling representative. It is to be hoped that this pair will develop into a good one to "draw" to in the future. Alexandria Dagmer has profitted by the present rag-time orazes in Europe. She is making the hit of her life in London with "De Coonvilles Colored Baud," a slashing cake-walk composition by Davids & Meaken. "The Rose of the Riviera" by Bernard Bolt will remain the leading feature of "Mother Goose," Kiaw & Erlanger's FOUR BIG SONG HITS which are the rage all through the country! Made so by your colored friends! Everybody "IF TIME WAS MONEY YOU DEA MILLIONAIRE" Irving Jones' famous success. "HOME AINT NOTHING LIKE THIS." "IN SUNNY AFRICA." "HAS YOUR MONEY 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 GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." WE MAKE INGRANVINGS 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 ST. INDIANAPOLIS. 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 piccolo and flute player now. Address all communication to 160 South Clark Street, Chicago, Ill., or Route given in The Freeman WILLIAMS' SHAVING SOAP The only soaps that insure absolute safety, ease and luxury in shaving, are Williams' Shaving Soaps. The thick, cream-like, healing lather has made them famous all over the world. 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 toilets. THE J. B. 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THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ae 0 A OALL FOR EDUCATED MEN. the tab about one-nalt with tepid : The jucated. stir until a suds is produced, en = rere a We lecta it the: body ltener vatetae = have made a special study of theoretical many partioalatly colle places \r 3 p nother tub put the remaining pc mma S See cet e noalter te tare, jaime oh Ua, oe eas 1s p ing than the supply. ‘The demand for | ietore, and tse this for soaling ti J gs << ee such men comes from all parts of the| linen and towels there. shoal g Jo GOs A ei} A aN United States and from several foreign | ough water into the tubs to en ( CY Ad B en NS WD. | couttcien tee agdsateeat Deere! cover the clothes. Pat the han aes eae aa chiefs to soak in a pail of cold, : oS isa © a ment of the Tuskegee Institute is now | water, to which has boon added ® ¢ kg fe Parl poo ee prepared fo give instruction of a high | ous tablespoonfal of common salt. bi times. me PISS grado to persons who have fnlshed| t treating the clothes thas the Rigo orm oy, ae either common sobool or college ooursee. |Hiviso™aare, Next day Wilt be oom hp eC ED SPIE ph YS We hope that a large number of such se ie hs RS ase yaaa 6S persons will enter this department at < ni ae ne ‘Tuskegee this fall. For information as Educational h otes. ee to expenses, ete., apply to Booker T. ‘tled on one of the big railway lines in short time, Bayles has been busy the last month getting ont the ironwork of his invention at a blackemith shop. ‘Three years ago he was in @ wreck, the train running through an open switch. As a result of this he began studying on adevice to prevent such accidents. Bay- les says the switching device can be aged on the steam tracks or electric Hines. It 4s so arranged that the en- gineer can pull a lever connected with the pilot, and by so doing it allows » contracting device to swing out. It strikes a lever placed about 20 feet slong the track from the switch and loses It. ‘There is a bar extending across the track by which the switch ie operated, from the engine, or it can be changed with a hand lever. ‘There are two aprings which throw the switch back in place ae soon as the train has paseed oyer it The inventor isa strug- gling blackemith and a respected oltizan, _ “Old Unole Andy” Montgomery, the oldest Negro in the state of Georgia, aud probably the oldest manin the Southern states, died in Atlanta, Ga , Tuesday at the Old Folks Colored Home. He was well known not only in Georgla’s capital city, but throughout the north and east, and had many friends among both white ard black. By those in best position to krow hisage he was said tobe 117. He was born in Walhalla S.C., and moved toGeorgla with his former master, Colonel James M. C. Montgomery, in the earllest part of the nineteenth century, coming to what is now known as Fulton county. Through the eightteenth and nineteenth centuries he marked the passing years and noted with interest all events of the times. He was 8 man twenty years of age dur- ing the war of 1812, when his then mas- ter, James M. C. Montgomery, was fighting the British and winning the title of colonel. ee ‘The last will and testament of Alex- ander Kent, the Negro who was a body seryent to Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, hhas been filed and probated in common form in the Atlanta, Ga., courts. ‘The document deals with an estate estimat- ed to be worth $4,000 to $5,000, the ao- cumulations of his life work. It con- sists of two or three houses and lots Dolly Anchrun, a slster of Kent, is the gole bencfiolary under the will. She is appointed executrix and sis not required to furnish bond, this being stipulated in the document. Mo other persons are named in the paper. + A unique feature of the working Wo- man,s Soclety, organized and supported by the colored women of Atlanta, Ga., {is the provision that no member is al- lowed to v.sit “loan offices” or to mort gage her property for money. The society loans its members money to be paid back in weekly payments without interest. The treaeury is substantial ‘and kept up on weekly dues. One of the strictest rales of the society is that @ member must always wear clean clothes and dress plainly and neatly. a ‘The Negro Farmers’ Congress conven- ed in Newman, Ga. Wednesday Au- gust 26, at the Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal church camp ground, The meeting was held under 8 large tent and was in session one week. On Sunday camp meeting ser- vices were held under the tent. Necro farmers of Coweta, Troup, Clayton, Henry and Heard counties are interes- ted in the movement. The purpose cf the meeting was the hetterment of the condition of the Negro in the rural districts. ~~ ‘The electricline of street oars ran and controlled solely by colored business men of Jacksonville, Florids.,, is now in operation. The company 18 the re- salt of the enterprise leading colored pecple. Tne new road begins at the corner of Bay and Clay streets, rans north on Clay to Stste and thence to the King’s road, to Durkee’s shell road, tothe city limite. The new cars have arrived and are up-todate in every particular. The motermen and conduc: tors are all colored men. ‘The Cuban government has released Henry Shepherd, under the general amnesty act. Shepherd is a Negro and aresident of Georgia. He would have been released before when other ‘American prisoners were liberated, KER CU as fg i ans ere GO: ee on JEG a (fg ALD eS V7 RES poy | [RA f crt BVA LA 7 avast ( ly YR CAPTAIN TOM 10 Cent Cigar CAPTAIN Toy a y ze: Sa 2 4 You'll like ’em VY GES we Best of all wir) ey 6 Dae Cie aah ea OM OW SSS Tniile, Uy. aa te ne ee eee Massachusetts and Peru Avenues, Indianapolis, Ind, Coal, Coke, Lime, Laths, Cement, Charcoal and ? Sewer Pipe, _ Lacy E. Hereford, known over the South as the colored nightingale, died the past week in Atlanta, Ga, after an illness of two weeke, She rivaled Black Patti, and her volce isaaid to have been quite as fine and well trained, Quenelles—Mash potatoes while they are still very hot, season with butter, salt, peper and cream. Add chopped parsley, 8 small quantity of finely mine- ed ham and the well beaten yolks of exes, allowing four eggs to each pint of the potato. Pack closely when measur- ing. Shape the mixture between two tablespoons, and drop into bolling fat. 000 Potatoes En Sarprise—Botl new pota- toes with their eins on and scrape off the skins nefore ther are quite done. Dip in egg and crumbs and fryin deep fat, Sprinkle with grated cheese and chopped parsley. 000 Potato Seollops—Have ready buttered ramekin dishes, custard cups or paper cases. Fill with hot mashed potato which has been beaten with melted but ter, pepper and salt and milk or cream Fill the dishes with the mixtare, stamp a pattern, or crease with a knife on top of each one, dot with butter and brown in the oven. These are partionlarly nice at a Indies’ luncheons, when served in the paper cases. 000 Kentacky—Slice six large potatoes thin’ as for frying and pnt in ioe water for half an honr. Drain, pat into a dripping pan, season with salt and pep- per, and ponr over them a enp of milk. Bake an hour, then add a heaping table epoon of butter and finish cooking Serve very hot. 000 A La Chateau—Cut medium sized po- tatoes into quarters and then into cres- cent shape. Soak half an hour in cold water. Fry slowly in hot fat till about half done drain, put them in & pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, dot with butter and finish cooking in the oven. 000 Princess—Pack coal mashed potato solidly into asmall battered pan. ‘Tarn out and cut into strips. Have saucer of melted butter and of beaten egg close by. Dip the etrips into the butter, then 4 CALL FOR EDUCATED MEN. | The call for educated Negro men who have made » special study of theoretical and practical agriculture is more press- ing than the eupply. The demand for such men comes from all parts of the United States and from several foreign countries. The Agricultural Depart- met of the Tuskegee Institute is now prepared fo give instruction of a high grade to persons who have finished either common school or college coursee. We hope that a large number of such persons will enter this department at ‘Tuskegee this fall. For information as to expenses, ete, apply to Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. Sir Thomas Lipton, you're a dead game sport, We'll make the cup yours next time for your persistercy. Come again, dear Thomas, you're always welcome. into the egg, lay on a buttered baking dish and brown in the oven. This is very nice for breakfast and very little trouble 000 Potatoes en Glace—Boil medium sized potatoes in their skins. Peel, roll them in the well beaten yolks of two eggs, and put in the oven to brown. 000 A In Delmonico—Prepare @ quart of potato dice and soak half an hour in cold water. Butter a baking dish, put layer of potatoes in the bottom, sprin- kle with salt, pepper, chopped onion ‘and parsley and dot with butter. Con- tinne till the dish is nearly full, then ponrin enough milk almost to cover. Bake very very slowly for abont forty- five minutes, 000 OW TO OAN CORN. To Can Corn—With u sharp knife score each row of grains of cor and cut carefully from the cob. Fill per- fectly sterilized pint jars with the corn, adjnzt the rnbbers, put on loosely the lids, and arrange the jars.on racke placed in the bottom of a wash-boiler. fill the botler half fall of cold water, bring it to the boiling point, and boll for three hours and a half. Then re- move the jars, screw on tightly the lide, replace the jars In the boiler and cook thirty minutes longer. The lids snould be of glass preferably, as these are un- lined and there is no danger of germs lodging between the Mning and the cover, as {s the case in some of the metal ones. 009 WASH DAY. To Lighten Wavh-Day’s Labor.—In soaking the clothes the following diree- tions should be carefully carried out: Cnt a cake of soap—and there are many kinds of good soap obtainable into small pieces. Put this into 8 sancepan with two quarts of boiling water aud stand it over the fire until all the soap is dis- solved. Remove this from the fire and pour one-half of it intoa tub. Now fill the tub about one-nalf ‘with tepid water, stir until a suds is oe end into this put the body en, tabbing soap cn any particularly soiled places. Into snother tub put the remaining portion of the soap solution, add tepid water as betore, and use this for: ‘soaking the bed- linen and towels. There should be enongh water into the tubs to entirely cover the clothes. Pot the handker- chiefs to soak in a pail of cold, soapy water, to which has been added a gener- ous tablespoonfal of common salt. Af. ter treating the clothes thas the wash- ing op the next day wili be compara- tively easy. Educational sotes. ‘The West Africans now resident in London met at the Holborn restaurant recently to do hon6r to their distin- guished countryman Dr. Edward Wil- mot Blyden, and the oocasion was re’ markable from many standpoints, not the least important being the very high standard of the many thoughtfal utter- ances of the speakers who took took art in the proceedings. The chair was oceupied by the Hon. J. D. Sammerville Vice-President of Liberia, who was ac- corded an exceptionally warm reception, this being his first vielt to this country. eee Yale's Negro orator, William Pickens of the jantor clas who last night capt- ured the Ten Byck prize of $100, taking the honor from four white speakers earned the first money he pnt aeide for his education at Yale University asa ferryman on the Arkansasriver. He’ worked on Saturdays and Sundays of esch week, and in that way earned money to pay way throngh the high school at Little Rock, Ark., where hie home is.—The Colored Harvest. eee Dr. Mcjola Agbebi, the learncd Afri- can in America, is an A. M., and a Ph. D., degrees conferred on him in ab- sentia by colleges of Liberia and the United States for literary ability ard racial fidelity. eee It may not be generally known that Dr, Edward Wilmot Blyden the famoue African scholar, was once a student in the United States. He was abont thir- teen years of age at the time; he met with considerable difficulty owing to color prejndice; he went to Liberia, where he finished his education with distinguichment. He became professor in the Liberian college and later a Minister to the Court of St. James, during which time he became proficlent in the Arabic language and i Tecognized as an Arable scholar, Prof. Hoffman, the cotton expert now in Africa saya that the idea obtain abroad that it was elmply necessary tc put seed in the ground in that country and then await the harvest, He found the farmers weeding and working th crops just the came as they do else where} Morristown, Tenn. Beautiiul for situation, climate unequaled, handsome palin well furnished Every modern convenience. ‘Thorough and efficent work done in all departments. An able and experienced faculty, College Preparator). Normal, English, Commercial, Music, Industrial, Carpentry, Iron and Wood Working, Moulding, Blackemithing, Broom- making, Leather Work, Sewing, Drees Making, Millinery, Cooking, Stenography, Type-writing. Good positions guaranteed to those taking the course in Domestic Economy. Board, $6.00 per month. Tuition, $3.00 per term. Fall term opens Sept. 11, 1903, Winter term opens Deo, 28, 1903, For further information, address the President, JUDSON 8, HILL, D. D, Morristown, Tenn. ———— ee LINCOLN INSTITUTE MISSOURI STATE SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH. DaraBrMens Euerog, gonese, oe gots, meee ‘Agricultural, Competent reAPYANTAGES Domestic” oounsxs Seopa Tere Seasonic oe ete ran wronertra Shit nara Fett mtn tmroremm, Bindel Training School, Board only $8 00a monte or scatess Music—I strumental, Vocal, ‘Three hundred and eighty-nine students last Drawing—Fine Arts and Mechanical year, Carpentry, ‘Twelve states represented in student body, Wood-working, Opens September 7. Blacksmithing, For catalogue aid further information write nen Sussauun pessiieecceae an, Farming and Gardening, Jefferson City, Mo. Sa a? oN ae ee ee pa: faa po a0 00 ae, [0880 OG gees Matas Nar tee Cs lmadiam Paga epost PAE = arcana vege rh ee Aire ee ae KSOXV1L Lt Gus. Bb ters tho foL owiue cous ne: Classical, Sclentife, Normal, Theclogical, Muslc, Coumon School, Mochmaleal, Agricultural at yarous foatatrial Department re Fécalty,foremen and offcers amber aire. Baroiiment vf vtadenta for last yeat wae tr, eoalng Someigatoen Stats tad Central america plage ‘Tbe location is one of the most desirable in the South—healthful, cr nvenient of access and beautifal. Buildings are steam heated «nd electric lighted. Self help offered through Indus- tial Departments,” all term opzae Neot-mber I 18u “Fxpensos for board, fuel Hight far thd Soar only Buss ncbenthe” Por further iotormation, ttaloge:cte, wii sient, BW, McGranahaa, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. re Pe Panes eg ae egg 4e BE Ree a ee oO re ence eee (eee en BER ote a Sie Be ea eet ne - Nome, Js Fa aan a Te Boe hae gine lg Regn Rec aide = eos ee te Oeyere oh pg a ae eae Oe ie = ot. ee a ree oni ~ eg Knowles Building. ‘Boys’ Hall. ‘Stone Hall. Girls’ Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. dn unsectarign Chriatan Intitstlen, devoted capelaly to advanced education, College, Nor fins Goliege Preparatory and English High School courses, with ladustrial Training, Superior Tiviscred in Muse ale Paintag™ "Athletics for boys: Physical clare for girss<Home hfe SESAEiEing”Ale'pivento zea ana doverving stidcate,” Term begins the ent Wesnenday ‘elven “or foailon,tadtege = ee Eee eee een ‘President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D.© Strole Shattered My Nerves. Gave Up Preaching For Two Years. Dr. Miles’ Nervine Put Me On Active List. nr ee eee oe you get up rested, fresh and vigorous? Is Zope mind clear and active? Lf not read the oliowing, "See ‘what another has suffered and how he recovered. “Some years ago I was afficted with sun stroke which left me with a shattered nerv- ‘ous system and exceedingly poor health. “I sullered terribly with pain in my head, the top of my head would feel hot. I could’ not study, and after striving for two years to ear the trouble off, I was compelled to give 3p my pastoral labor and retire to my farm here I spent nearly two yeats trying to re; cuperate. It was all of noayail. Physicians’ treatment and patent medicines failed to re- lieve, me. "I was exceedingly nervous and irritable and sometimes would shake terribly. I.could not bear any noise, At the least ex- citement the blood would rush to my face and head. ‘Two years ago I was induced to try Dr. Miles’ Restorative Nervine. After using one bottle I could see improvement in my condition so I continued taking it for nearly a year. I am happy to say 1 no longer have those pains in my head or nerv- ‘ous spells. My appetite is good and Iam able to preach three, times on Sunday with- out fatigue. I consider Dr. Miles’ Nervine the most wonderful medicine ever discov- ered.”—Rev, D. Alex. Holman, Pastor U. B. Church, Marion, Ind. All druggists sell and tee first bot- tle Dr. Miles’ Remedies, Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. : oF New Orleans University The 15th Session opens Sept. 1, 1908, Through courees are given in medicine, pharmacy and nurse training Students expecting to take either of thes professional courses will nowhere find. bette Rdvantages than we offer. Aor firiher* information or catalogue, ad- ' DR. H. J. CLEMENTS, 1566 Canal Street, New Orleans, La.; (eee rere ty Howard Universit Medical Department fpeluding Medical, Dental and Pharmaceut © Thisty-sixth Session, 1008-1004, will begin Oct 1, 3H ana contigs 7 mouth, Day School for New mpeeroniante Te fee in medical and dental colleges, each $80,00; pharmacentic college, $70.00, Four years’ graded conrses in medicine acd dental corgory.. Welleasipped laboratories in all departments. “Unexeelled hospital service, ‘all etudents must reelster before Oct. 1a, 13, For catalogue of further information apply to ¥, J, SHAD, A. M., Df, D,, Secretary, 901 R Street, N. W., Washington, D, 0, Printings : Trpewriting, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, . ADVANTAGES Gompetent, Terchers, Good Location, New Derinirieg,with Modern Improvement few Dormitories, Buitdioge heaged py steam nnn lowas arn State Sehool Cort Board ouly $8 50'a month a ‘Three hundred and elghty-nine students last year, ‘Twelve states represented in student body, Opens September 7. For catalogue a1.d_ further Information write to PRESIDENT BENJAMIN FRANKUIN ALLEN, A.M, Jefferson Clty, Mo. —————— > Ad fang 0 4 6 GO aaa OG a BR “ aa a oa 8 th I AAR | 3A Men fe otter the fol.owing cou ses: @, oxemon School, Mechanical, Agricultural rial Departments. os ." Rnroliment uf ttadents for last year wae nerica. a the South—healthfal, cx nvenient of soseas and Sh Wa F xpenuen for bourd fast ene fae i 198. Fxpenses for board, fuel, fight, far formation, catalogue, ete. waste the president, ARE YOU SHORT? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses Wagons, etc. leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the poe job of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within the company. We are in charge of in-fifty weekly payments. $35.00 - Weekly Payments Only. 600. $50.00 - Weekly Payments Only.1. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans on Watches and Diamonds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to help people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. Room 208 Stevenson B'd'g, Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St EACH CROWN is full size and an exact reproduction as to color of metal, size, cutting brilliancy, and setting of its priceless jewels. Nearly twenty crowns are shown altogether, among the most interesting of which is the tiaras of His Holiness Pope Plus X. With this unique emblem of authority is also shown a model of the scrape which Pope Leo found too heavy to carry in late years and of which a duplicate was made in aluminum. The exhibition is too good to miss, and your welcome will be cordial. L.S.AYRES&Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman falls to reach you, please let us know by phone or card. We cannot know unless you tell us. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Miss Julia Shawler has gone to Chicago to live. Miss Sallee Sims is in Unfontown, Ind., this week. Dr. Nesbett of Florida was in the city last week prospecting. Claude Burris was the guest of Miss Clara Byrd of Lima, O., Sunday. Mrs. Stafford and daughter Bessle have returned from Lexington, Ky. Mr. Charles D. Davis of Galesburg, Ill., was in the city for a few days last week. William Darnell of Wilmington, O., passed through the city enroute to Chicago. Fred G. Hord of Noblesville, G. K. R. & S., K. of P., was here Sunday on business. Mr. J. E. Mooreland, international secretary Y. M. C. A., was in the city this week. Mrs. James N. Shelton returned Sunday from an extended visit to Danville, Kentucky. The Majestic Club will give a speghatti supper on the evening of September 28th. Mr Charles Morgan of French Lick was entertained by Mr. Charles Love several days this week. After a stay of three months at Rock Island, Ill., Mr. Lew Nall returned home last Thursday week. Miss Francis Baird returned Sunday from a visit to Henderson, Ky., having also attended the Lexington rair. Indianapolis' most "Exclusive Set" will attend the first Bellmen's ball, Sept. 25th. at Odd Fellows' Hall. Edward Guillard and Clarence Stewart of the Recorder have purchased the tailoring establishment at 405 Indiana avenue. Miss Eurus Carr and brother William of Savannah, Ga., were entertained last Thursday by Mrs. William Porch in California street. Rev. J. C. Patton, pastor of Shiloh Baptist church and president Indiana Baptist University, went to Philadelphia, Pa., to attend the National Baptist Convention. Charles E. Charleston of St. Paul, Minn., private secretary to Dr. C. de-Garmo Gray, manager of the "Horse Snow," was a pleasant caller at The Freeman office this week. Mrs. Gibson, wife of Rev. Gibson, was severely burned by gasoline about the arms last week. About two weeks ago their two little sons were painfully injured in a street accident. Mr. E. B. Hampton, formerly of St. Louis, has been appointed Actuary for the Indianapolis Mutual Benefit Association to succeed Mr. J. Campbell Beckett, who is now teaching at School 24. Mr. Henry Williams, headwaiter at Hotel Cadillac, Detroit, Mich., was a pleasant caller at The Freeman office Wednesday morning. Having spent A THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER several days in this city, his old home, he returned to resume his position via Cincinnati. Mrs. Mary E. Lindsay and Miss Josephine Shields entertained at dinner, last Friday, at the former's home in London avenue, Rev. and Mrs. Allen of Louisville, Rev. and Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Thomas of Mt. Vernon, Ind., Mrs. Winn and Mrs. Grant. The Antique Dancing Academy had its first dance Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows' Hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Many availed themselves of the opportunity to be present and who expressed themselves as highly pleased. Dances will be given every two weeks. Miss Gertrude Belle Easton was married to Mr. Eugen Adams last Thursday at 4 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents, 707 Darnell street. The Rev. T. C. Critrenden of Butler, Pa., performed the ceremony. The happy couple will be at home to friends 809 W. 11th street. A new and entertaining feature at the Flanner Guild is the Sunday afternoon musicale from 5 to 6:30. Last Sunday Miss Alice Graydon of the Boys' Club read a paper entitled 'Power of Little Things," which was discussed by all. Messrs. William Collins and Bybee joined in the program and Miss Nanie Coleman gave one of her excellent solos. Miss Croker furnished music. BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 435 Indiana avenue. New phone 807. The Boston Market, 389 Indiana ave., for choice meats and poultry. New phone 3555. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Buy your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. Fred Williams for coal, wood, kindling and mill-wood, 1310 E. 16th street. Phone old, 9069 main. Residence 1610 Martindale avenue. Thompson's Lunch Room, 335 Indiana Ave., is the place for good big lunches and low prices. Everything in season. Good clean service. Call on A. A. Stewart, 946 Rhode Island street, for his herb remedies, one for every disease. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. W. J. Reed, now in full charge of The Favorite, nothing but the best goods first-class service and satisfaction guaranteed. No intoxicants sold. Music every Sunday night, 534 Indiana ave. For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. The special Sunday dinners and suppers are 25c; week days 20c. Good lodging rooms, 821 W. Michigan street. Holliam and Reese. Trouser's $5.00 and up; suits $20 00 and up at Chas. A. Parker, the tailor, 150 North Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind., where he solicits your patronage Cleaning, dyeing and repairing a specialty. Chas. A. Parker was formerly with A. J. Treat & Son. THE NEW PARKER HOUSE J. H. Hollman and G. M. Reese, two well-known young men, who have had much experience, have assumed charge of the New Parker House, where they will be glad to meet all of the old patrons of the house, and all of their friends and the people generally. The house, as usual, will be conducted so as to merit the patronage of the most exacting. Serving the best in season all times. Mrs. Frankie Hodges, who has been connected with some of the best hotels here, will have charge of the culinary department, which insures its success. Parties from theatres, societies and dances will be paid special attention. The management will make the Sunday dinners and suppers special features. Short order service at all times. Meal hours from 6 o'clock in the morning until 12 o'clock in the evening. Number 321 W. Michigan street. WANTED Five colored correspondents at every postoffice in the United States to mail literature, good pay $10 to $25 per week nice work for ladies. Full particulari and a beauty secret, 105 silver. THE ACME SUPPLY Co., Dept I. F., box 18 Orange, Tex CHURCH BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday- school 2 p. m. To-morrow being the last Sunday before conference the annual report will be read. We request that all bring in their dollar money. There will be an Cld Folks' concert Monday evening, September 21. On Tuesday, September 22, there will be an emancipation celebration at which Consul Furniss and George L. Knox will speak. The emancipation meeting at Bethel A. M. E church Tuesday September 22nd, 8 p. m., will be an interesting one. The following program will be rendered: Music.....Choir Invocation Music Reading of Proolamation. Miss A. Reene Address.....Mayor Bookwalter Solo.....Mrs C Harper Address.....Hon. H. W. Furnilis Solo.....Mrs. S. L. Robinson Remarks.....Hon. G. Brewer, J. H. Lott and others. Dr. J. H. Ward, chairman; Vice-Presidents, Revs. Riley, Walker. Herrod, Chambers, Messrs. George L. Knox, W. Kersey, Geo. Stewart, Chas- Brown, George Finn, H. L Sanders, John Puryear, Dr. S. A. Furnilis, Nelson Lawrence, Wm. Floyd, Charles Lanier, S. Givens, Capt. J. Porter and J. Milligan. Ample refreshments served in lecture room. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Last Sunday was another great day for the church. The pulpit was filled by ministers from the Indiana Conference—Rev. Ryan at 11 a. m. and Dr. V. W. Tevis at 8 p. m. Mrs. Riley had charge of the Epworth League and a splendid meeting resulted. Mr. Amos Bybee, in charge of the Sunday-school, is doing a good work. In the absence of the regular organist little Miss Riley presided at the ergan to the delight of all. To-morro is quarterly meeting day. Rev. G. A. Sissle, presiding elder, will preside. Rev. Coleman of Allen Chapel will preach at 3 p. m. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST Rev. J. Franklin Walker pastor, Sun- day-school 9 a. m.; preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; communion first Sunday each month. Rev. T. C. Crittenden of Butler, Pa., will speak at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. to- morrow. Rev. Walker will fill his pul- pit on the fourth Sunday. Rev. B. F. Berry, who recently conducted a successful revival for Rev. Seymour, will begin a two weeks' meeting here Oct. 1. The various clubs of the church are working hard to raise $600. Each member is requested to give six dollars. JONES' TABERNACLE NOTES. Rev. W. H. Chambers pastor. Services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday-school 2 p. m. Rev. Chambers returned from conference at Chicago on Tuesday, having been reappointed, and will fill his pulpit Sunday morning. Rev. A. Wakefield will speak at the evening service. J. W. Smith, editor of the "Star of Zion," and Rev. W. H. Chambers, D. D., M. D., were endorsed for the bishopric in 190a. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES Rev. M. Coleman, pastor; preaching 11 a. m., and 8 p. m.; Sunday School 2 p. m.; prayer meeting 8:30 Thursday evening. There will be special services to-morrow for the ladies of the Alpha Home. A dinner will be served them after the morning service. It being the last Sunday before conference it is requested that all bring in their dollar money. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. C. H. Johnson, pastor; preaching 11 a. m., and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting 5:30 a. m.; Sunday School 9:30 a. m. The pastor is attending the National Baptist Convention at Philadelphia, Pa. NOTICE! NOTICE! The emancipation celebration to be held at Anderson next Tuesday promises to be a grand affair. At 1 o'clock a grand parade, in which the Negro industry will be represented. At 3 p.m. speaking by Gov. Durbin, or a substitute. Hon. Gurley Brewer, Rev. W. H. Riley, Hon. G. L. Knox and others. At 4 p.m., a ball game will take place. At night a grand program will be rendered from the grand stand. You can't afford to miss this grand treat. IDEAL UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT. The Ideal Undertaking Establishment, conducted by Messers. Morgan & Shelton, has moved from 417 Indiana avenue—across the street—to 418 and 420. The new location is large and convenient in every way to facilitate their business. Among the innovations are reception rooms for ladies and gentlemen, with the necessities for toilet purposes. A morgue and also a chapel are features which will be appreciated. The chapel is intended for persons who find 3 Per Cent, Interest Will Be Paid You On Deposits Of 25 Cents AND UPWARD, WHICH MAY BE MADE AT ANY TIME, BY INDIANA TRUST COMPANY, OFFICES: INDIANA TRUST BUILDING Cor. Washington St., and Virginia Ave. Mrs. Whitten Millnery See her for up-to-date millinery Children's School Hats 500 and 750 Misses and Ladies trimmed Hats $1.98 and up. Retirement 250. Call on her you will be pleased. 387 Indiana Avenue. Indianapolis Ind WILLIS THE UNDERTAKER, LADY ASSISTANT 536 Indiana Ave. Phones 1173 The Harrison Mutual Aid Association It cares for the dead. Join at any age, cheaper than lodges or insurance. BEULAH WILLIS, Secy 536 Indiana Ave. Phones 1173 Cut Rate Market E. O. SOUTH Harness, Whips, Robes, Blankets, Etc. Fine Harness a specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. Phone Brown 283. 107 N. Alabama Street WANTED A good responsible man or man and wife to take charge of my stock farm in Kansas Will board man and wife—furnish everything and give a good man one-third (1/2) of what he raises Write to my permanent address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., P.G. LOWERY. SHIRTS—SHIRTS—SHIRTS Rawitsch & Co. MEMS FURNISHERS CLEARPOOL HOTEL INDIANAPOLIS. it inconvenient to have funerals at their homes. The new home of Messrs Morgan & Shelton is beautiful, and well fitted with everything pertaining to a high class undertaking business. They respectfully invite the public to call and see their improvements. They are regular graduates in embalming. They are genial, and make every effort to please. Night calls cheerfully responded to. The greeman, as admitted by all Negro newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals. Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? KANAWHA COAL Why burn Jackson when this Coal 1 Ton Kanawha will outlast $1\frac{1}{3}$ Ton Jackson. OUR PRICE $ DELIVERY A. B. MEY ORIENTAL The celebrated Chop Suey and Y Popular 331 Indiana Avenue. H. H. PA OUR PRICE $4.50 PER TON DELIVERED A. B. MEYER & CO. ORIENTAL RESTAURANT The celebrated Chop Suey and Yokoman. Everything else in season. Popular Prices. 331 Indiana Avenue. Fine Teas on Sale. H. H. PANG, Prop. W. C. Hazel Tailoring Co. Our elegant line of fall and winter goods are no w display. If we have not made you a suit, try us once. 327 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind 4 Squares from Illinois and Washington Streets. Talloring in all its branches. Woolens are Imported Prices Will Be Advanced on MAJESTIC RANGES PRESSURE BOILER GREAT MAJESTIC RANGE VONNEGUT HA 120, 132, 124 E. Washington Street. CURES Eczema Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Pimples. 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Improved property and vacant lots that will prove valuable to investors, in all parts of the city. FIRE INSURANCE Lowest rates. Best companies, THE MARION TRUST CO. Northeast Corner Monument Place and E. Market St. How use doth breed a habit. Use Century Biscuit Co. New Telephone 3864 MAKE IT A RULE A. B. C. American B INDIANAPO Bottled by J. MET TELEPHC New Telephone 3795. Bottled by J.METZGER & CO. TELEPHONE 407 Laughner Ice Cream Co. Packed and delivered—all flavors Per Quart.....25 cents Per Half Gal.....45 cents Per Gallon.....85 cents We Make Pure Cream. We Use No Condensed Milk. If you once try our ice cream you will always be our Customer. 531 West North Street. HA COAL B4.50 PER TON ERED YER & CO. RESTAURANT Koman. Everything else in season. Prices. Fine Teas on Sale. NG, Prop. ELESTIC RANGE REGUT HARDWARD Washington Street. PALMER'S SKIN-SUCCES TRADE MARK REGISTERED. Dintment Ellent Complexion Preserver and a guarantee and skin. Sold and recommended by OUTRATEPHA Oor. 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Packed so that no one will know content. --- CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, V.