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The Leading Negro Journal--In a Class by Itself. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 04 ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 38. ANNUAL ADDRESS DELIVERED BY REV. JAMES M. HENDERSON AT NORMAL, ALA. "AFRO - AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP" Liberty, the Foundation of This Country-Every American Should be Proud of His Country-The Bage of Inferiority. Ladies and gentlemen:--I esteem it both a pleasure and an honor to address you on this occasion. This institutions is one of the beacon lights of the South. We regard its president as one of the wisest and best leaders of the race, and the college over which he has the honor to preside as one of the best man-factories for developing strong and symmetrical Negro manhood and wo manhood. The members of the faculty are known to be faithful and conscientious workers, and the graduates who have gone forth from their hands give evidence of the thoroughness and solidity in the training which is characteristic of the atmosphere that surrounds this institution. The 28 years of its organic life are a blessing to the state and southland. The 737 young men and women who have gone forth from these walls with trained minds, skilled hands and sound characters are a leaven of good in our social life that is almost inestimable. The benefaction which has come from the state, from northern philanthropy, and from southern white friends have been wisely placed. We do not know of an institution of learning that is accomplishing more for Negroes with equal resources than the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Normal, Ala. May its years of increasing usefulness be many. Every American should be proud of his country. No citizen enjoys a greater distance than he who can truly call himself an American. He should be proud of the national prosperity. This nation continues to grow because it still fosters in the main the principles of right, justice and equality established by the fathers. The foundation of this country was laid securely. Its corner stone was liberty. However far public opinion may seem to diverge at times from this underlying principle, sounded to its depths, the keynote of the nation at every stage of its progress has been liberty. However far from its mooring the thought of the American may be driven by social and political storms it reverts instinctively to the sentiment all men are created free and equal and are endowed with certain indenable rights, among which are Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We have confidence enough in the fundamental principles of this government to believe that they will ultimately assert themselves. There is an intimate and vital connection between the spirit of a nation and its civil polity. Out of a nation's faith are developed its political principles. The purer the faith the broader the nation's constitution and the wiser its polity. All of the civil institutions of the ancient world were the outgrowth of some fixed religious belief. They were the social expression of a spiritual faith. In all ages of the world the state has been strongest that has enthroned manhood, sanctified the home and sacredly guarded human life and liberty. A nation is strong in proportion as its citizens are respected and protected in the enjoyment of their rights. America embodies all that is best in the civilizations that preceded her, Egyptian, Grecia, Roman and English. But her richest treasure is the spirit and faith of the fathers. If these are preserved her future is secure. America has had a rapid development. She is now the most progressive nation on the globe. From a little band of people she has grown to be a strong and powerful nation of 80,000,000 of the best circumstanced and happiest people on the face of the globe. The present status of this country as a nation of pre-eminent progress is inspiring. America is destined to become the arbiter of nations. We hope to see the day when the American flag will protect every American citizen at home or abroad. The Afro-American's position is unique, it has no parallel in America. A member of any other race variety in this country feels himself superior to the African, although his pockets may be as empty as that of Lazarus, and his head as empty as a guard. The Afro-American is the only A. B. The above cut is a good likeness of Mr. E. W. D. Isaac, foreman printing department of the Clarion Publishing Co. He is a printer of rare ability, and, if this quality de-velops to its fullest extent he will be one of the best printers' and newspaper men in Nashville. Mr. Isaac is also, an orator of --- American who is judged by his poorest specimens. It is a little unfortunate for him that he was scorched in the baking, but all Negroes were not moulded out of the same quality of clay. Even men of learning fail at times to recognize the intellectual and moral differences between members of the Negro race. Truly African is a fast color. It does not easily fade. After 40 years exposure to the sunlight of American civilization it has not bleached materially. No matter what the Afro American attainments may be he wears a base of inferiority. If but one drop of the blood of the Negro race courses in a man's veins it is enough to mark him for life. No member of the race, whatever his ability and culture, however noble his character, or exalted his station, escapes his universal opprobrium. This prejudice is purely American. The colored man abroad does not find his color a mark of distinction. His social rank is determined by his intelligence, deportment and the length of his purse. This American caste is due to ignorance and the former condition of the black man in this country as a slave. American slavery was a most virile tyoe, and had a most debasing influence. No language can adequately describe the 250 years of bondage through which the Afro-American passed. The intolerable burdens, the cruelty of the lash, the severing of all those ties which men count most sacred. His only light through those years of Egyptian darkness was the inner light, the voice of God in the soul bidding him be prudent, industrious and patient. His higher powers were virtually asleep. Slavery blunted his fairest racial traits. Muncie, Ind., Special.-Sunday was the last before conference. The services were --- Muncie Items MR. E. W. D. ISAAC. --- well attended. The boy preacher, Rev. Earl Hardeman, of Thorntown, preached in the afternoon and evening. Total collection for the day $37.77. Rev. Taylor left for Richmond Tuesday morning. Sunday was rally day at Second Baptist church. Three services were held. Mr. Viney and Miss Olie Stewart were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony Sunday morning. A few of their friends and acquaintances witnessed the ceremony. Misses Nora Rickman and Flora Morin spent Sunday in Chicago, Mrs. Nowel, of Frankfort, Ky., is in the city, visiting her son, Dr. J. W. Nowel. She left for her home Tuesday. Wallace Johnson has returned from an extended stay in Dayton, O. The harvest supper served at the A M. E. church last Thursday evening was a decided success. The ladies cleared $12 for the stewards. Personal Mention. French Lick. Ind.. Special. Mrs. Thomas Cole, of Clarksvill, Tenn., is visiting here. She is the guest of her husband. A. Laws and Henry Williams returned to their stations in the dining room this week, after a few weeks vacation. Mr. Charles Graves left on the 18th for Indianapolis. W. M. Jackson succeeds Mr. Graves at Bowles spring. Miss Eva Washington, of Louisville, Ky., and Miss Sarah Dunn, of French Lick, left this week for Louisville, Miss Washington was the guest of Miss Dunn while visiting here. Mrs. Bettie Battie, of Louisville, spent a few days here this week with her daughter, Mrs. McNary. Mrs. Battie formerly lived in French Luck until a few months ago. Mrs. W. M. McDowell left on the 18th for her home in Louisville, KY. Mrs. McDowell was a resident of French Lick for five years. Mr --- no mean ability, having few peers among the young men of our city. He is president of Verdi Conservator of music and a member of the executive board of the Y. M. C. A. We hope Mr. Isaac will improve and be peerless at the press. ```markdown ``` --- ```markdown ``` McDowell was hat man at the West Baden hotel. The French Lick Minstrel Co., has had had its share of patronage this season to make its managers, Webb & Mason, feel amply compensated, and an even better attendance is expected in the fall season. The audiences being composed of representative of metropolitan towns makes it quite necessary that the vaudeville work and specialties be always breezy and up to date. Mason has several original fares that are always good. Hughes, as a monologue artist, is highly appreciated. Morton, as a "real coon," is strictly original, and in a present himself and is a favorite. Walter Board, the bonfire wonder, has been heard in the Hopkins' circuit and his renditions have always found a responsive chord among the cosmopolitan audiences, who are ever eager to show their appreciation. The successful presentation of new programs weekly make the entire company feel they are doing their individual duty. One of the Finest Columbus, O., boasts of the finest barber shop and bath house in the country for the accommodation of colored trade as well as white. It is a six chair shop, with three bath rooms, shower baths, etc., connected therewith. Attached to the shop is a reading room that is now being furnished for the free accommodation of colored men. The walls of the reading room are to be covered with pictures of prominent colored men; the leading colored papers of the country are to be kept constantly on file, as well as various periodicals. The shop is modern in every particular, no expense being spared in fitting it up. When the shop was opened for business, two weeks ago, the manager gave away as souvenirs 300 straight fifty cent neckties. The popular "Bill" Lynch, known all over Ohio, guides the destinies of the new enterprise. Mysterious Ten's Report. Houston, Texas, Special—The Mutual Aid Board of the United Brothers of Friendship and the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten of Texas, met in the office of the grand treasurer. The full board consists of W. F. Bledsoe, grand master, Marshall; F. W. Gross, grand secretary, Victoria; Joseph Nichols, grand treasurer, Houston. The secretary reported that $6,242.13 had been collected for the quarter ending August 31st. The annual report for the year beginning September 1st, 1902, and ending August 31st, showed that the following had been collected: Widow and orphan fund, $13,057.95; annual tax fund, $2,199.36; sale of supplies, $41.79; home and business fund, $1,521.06 national grand lodge tax fund, $204.86; interest on United States bonds, $70; total receipts for the year, $19,695.02. The board ordered that $7,500 be paid to the widows and orphans. This will give the beneficiaries of each deceased member $250. Total amount collected and paid to the widows and orphans, $89,098.68 A Weeks Happenings. Hot Springs, Ark., Special—Wm. Coates was shot and instantly killed by W. G. Morgan, of Little Rock, last Wednesday morning, September 16th, about 10 o'clock. Morgan's wife, The tragedy is said to have been due to family trouble. Morgan was bound over to await the action of the grand jury Wm. Brown went to Camden last week to attend the funeral of his niece, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Purdie are proud over the death of Wm. baby boy last week. Both mother and child are getting along closely. THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A CONDENSED PUBLICATION OF Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days--A Comprehensive Review Most Likely to Prove of Interest to Our Many Readers. Nashville, Tenn., Special—Will Lewis, the subject of this sketch, was born in Memphis, Tenn., August 15th, 1875. Having lost his father in 1878 was forced into the streets at an early age, where he soon found a place among the bootblacks and newsboys, by which occupations money was earned to help support his mother, who was kind hearted and did all in her power to bring her son up under christian influence. But, being in the street, exposed to vice and bad company, he soon fell a victim to the greatest of youth corrupting monsters—drink and crap shooting, which eventually caused his ruin. On July 30th 1896, Lewis killed George Barn. The quarrel started at a crap game, in which Lewis had won $2.00 from Barn, who refused to give it up. Lewis was tried for manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary, where he faithfully served out his term, which expired September 20th, 1903. His good conduct reduced his term to seven years, which was a kind of informal pardon. Lewis states that all prisoners are treated well, there being no distinction of race or color in the "pen." Since the escape of Hyatt and others the prisoners are not allowed to communicate with each other, only by special permission. He states also that there are three grades of prisoners, first second and third. These grades do not arise from the nature of the crime committed by the prisoners respectively but from their good or bad deportment. The first grade prisoners have the privilege of seeing their friends, relatives and writing letters twice a month; the second grade, seeing friends, relatives and writing letters once a month, while the third grade have none of the above named privileges. Lewis speaks highly of W. H. Hartford, chief of prison commission, and thinks the excellent system and good treatment are wholly due to his management. While serving out his term Lewis learned the trade of stove plate moulding. In that department he was required to do $1.25 worth of work as his daily task, all over that amount went to his credit. By this way of earning money he avaraged $2.50 a week for the last three years, and was not financially embursed when released. Lewis says his subsequent life will be spent in doing all the good he can and better living. He warns all men by his bitter experience, to flee from the wrath to come, to be law abiding citizens and never go beyond the bounds of the law. Miss E. L. Eakins is n now in Pulsaski soliciting for the B. Z. Eakins' News and Advertising Agency. Since her arrival in Pulsaski she has given several entertainments with favorable results. Judging from former reports we are assured Miss Eakins will bring in a budget of subscriptions. Mr. J. J. Lay, the photographer, a graduate from Cleveland Institute, is an artist of rare ability, mastering his profession thoroughly, and possessing that keenness of sight and deceacy of taste and touch which are the best traits of the most beautiful and sublime artists. The general conference of the A. M. E. church, which convenes in Chicago May, 1904, will, doubtless, be the greatest general assembly in the whole history of the church. The cry: "More bishops, church extension," and other grave questions will be discussed. The ministers here are very enthusiastic, doing all in their power to push the good work forward to success. The Broad-Ax of Chicago has it that Rev. Archbishop James Carey and family are endeavoring to play white. Are they white? If so, then they are not black. "Loose him and let him go." The greatest of musical campaigns are now on. Mr. Hitz, the Prohibition candidate, is in the fight, just how deep will be known on the 18th prox. TERM "NATIONAL" OVERDONE BROOKLYN MEETING A LOGAL AFFAIR IN EFFECT. Best Work Done by Compact Bodies Operating in a Given Area-- Domestic Service Not Necessarily Menial--Field Negroes Should Not Relinquish to Foreigners--Lord Salisbury's $70 Funeral and Its Lesson--Current Gossip in Gath by Our Versatile Mr. Thompson. (SPECIAL STAFF CORRESPONDENCE.) The term "National" is being decidedly overworked. Every little "jumped up gathering" called together for any purpose, from discussing the dog tax to revolutionizing the republic, is dubbed "National," when its scope or influence is scarcely equal to the "local" standard. We need many local organizations, but few national ones. The interests of any cause are best subserved by active work in a given line, in a given area. The cause grows national by a federation. The many local bodies, the object being to gain strength by unity of action and systematic policies. Apropos of this, we do not think much of the proposed Brooklyn convention of Negroes, as far as its "National" aspect is concerned. The signers of the call are earnest and reputable men, but their deliberations and plans can have only a local significance for a very long time to come. Besides, its intent to "uplift the Negro along all lines" is too broad to be effective. Organizations to do good, clean-out work now-a-days must specialize. They may be educational, religious, commercial or social, but it is quite impossible for any one body to cover all of this area. The Brooklyn organizers are attempting too much, and in a form altogether too indefinite for this practical "get-things-done" age. Locally there is need for such a meeting as proposed for next month. Nationally the Afro-American Council occupies the field it essays to enter. If these gentlemen are sincerely devoted to "the uplift the race" in the sensible way, why not let the organization declare its purposes and ally itself with the established Council and labor in harmony with it year by year? It could thus prove itself a most helpful auxiliary and place the New York Negroes far up in the column of substantial progress. The International Association of Hotel Stewards gave us a valuable hint the other day when a request was made in the Indianapolis convention that Booker T. Washington be urged to establish, in connection with Tuskegee Institute, a department for the training of kitchen and dining room helpers. Though they were not aware that Dr. Washington already teaches these and other equally necessary branches of domestic science, the Stewards timely conceded to our race the best natural adaptability to a most important line of industry—one which we can and ought to control for all time. The care of kitchen and dining room, including table service and much culinary preparation is not a menial work. To perform this service satisfactorily to people of culture no small degree of intelligence and skill is demanded. More and more the best families are complaining of the antiquated, slip-shod, unscientific and often unsuitary methods of their household help, and are offering fancy prices for specially trained girls. The supply is wholly inadequate to the demand, and if the young Negro women will now take hold of this work in the homes of the wealthy, and if the young men will maintain their prestige in the great hotels, we shall save from the grasp of the foreigner a source of vast revenue to our race. False standards of labor must be discarded. Table service is menial only when menially and servilely performed. It belongs to the domain of skilled industries when conducted with brains and conscientious thoroughness. Tuskegee is strongly impressing this idea, and the stewards will doubtless be gratified when they hear from Mr. Washington on the subject. The dispatches tell us that the funeral of Lord Sailsbury, the late prime minister of England, oust but $70. It was his expressed wish that the expense be less than $100 Here is, indeed, a striking lesson for those of our race who insist upon squandering large sums of money for the sake of a funeral display—one that does the dead no good and robs the living of comforts in many cases sorely needed. If a Marquis of massive fortune, one of Great Britain's proudest peers, second in power only to the King himself—if such a man may fittingly be buried for $70, why should members of a race as poor as ours feel ashamed to be laid away at a still smaller cost? There should be a reform in this matter at once for elaborate funerals are dragging us deeper and deeper into the mire of useless debt. The undertakers fear that the simple taste of the great Englishman may become fashionable. Their trappings and trinkets are charged for many times too heavily any way. Will any prominent 一 colored family have the moral courage to rebuke the folly of the hour by limiting a funeral to $70 or even less? AS TOLD IN GATH. Mr. James D. Howard, a most engaging and scholarly gentleman, has been in this section representing The Freeman as advertising manager-at-large. He did a phenominal business last year, and this year threatens to break all records. He secured contracts from quite a number of Louisville's most substantial corporations while in Kentucky's metropolis. Mr. Howard is a literary genius, and his several well-written serial stories, published in The Freeman, have been highly praised by such eminent authorities as Booth Tarkington, James Whitcomb Riley and Meredith Nicholson. The men on the Freeman's staff, at home and abroad, are the "real thing." "Are dar to be one? is dar to be two?" These are the questions that confront the coming General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church, with reference to the number of bishops that should be elected. If one, we guess Rev. J. S. Caldwell, at present general stewart. If two, Rev. J. W. Smith will step in. Dr. Smith suffers] somewhat in the episcopal race by having made so capable an editor of the Star of Zion that the connection is loth to take him out of the sanctum sanctorum. Let it be both Smith and Caldwell for bishop, and "a greater Zion church" the slogan. President Roosevelt's Labor Day speech was noteworthy for its happy alignment of the classes which constitute the American republic and placing their responsibility. He enunciated the true philosophy that the line of cleargage between sections, commercial standing or race was not horizontal, with one beneath the other, but vertical, separating the worthy of each from the unworthy. Character and fitness are the only proper tests in fixing the status of our men; laborers or capitalists, black or white, North or South. A Negro has been found low enough to condemn the appointment of Dr. Crum. The public need not be surprised at anything this man may do when it is learned that he is the head and front of the gang that is fleeing ignorant colored people out of their money under pretense of passing the ex slave pension bill. * * * * We had a pretty clear idea that Alabama was above writing herself down an ingrate by withdrawing the state appropriation from Tuskegee Institute. This school is the best advertisement Alabama has ever had, and is doing a great work in reducing the labors of prosecuting attorneys and penal establishments. It is hoped that in his contribution to "The Race Problem" symposium about to be published by James Pott & Co., Prof. DuBois will take advantage of his golden opportunity to correct his notoriously erroneous estimate of the philosophy and work of Booker T. Washington. George W. Crawford, the young Alabamian, who recently graduated so brilliantly from Yale University, has been appointed clerk of the probate court of New Haven. Up to this writing none of the Negro "yellow journals" have charged that Booker T. Washington dictated the appointment. The new scheme to move a large body of Negroes out of the South and place them upon farms in the State of Washington may succeed, but we doubt it. The Negro who has sufficient intelligence to compete with farm conditions in Washington can achieve greater results in the soil of Alabama or Georgia Editor W. D. Johnson withdrew voluntarily from the Kentucky legislative contest to destroy the "no Negro domination" yell of the untererified democracy. Brother Johnson is "whooping 'er up" for Belknap and Business in lively style. The Negro does not make himself an issue. He is made one by others. We say reward the upright Negro and punish the vicious just as you would an individual of any race. There is no necessity for a Negro problem. Why raise it? The A. M. E church is not clamoring THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. --- --- *** --- --- half so lustily for a special bishop for Africa as a certain pompous Britiser is begging to be given the work because of alleged "special knowledge of English conditions in South Africa." * * * Since Joseph Pulitzer has provided $3,000 000 for a school of journalism at Columbia University, it is up to Andrew Carnegie to endow a great Afro-American newspaper to revolutionize public sentiment on the race question. * * * Along about now we may expect the triumphant reappearance of such stellar lights as J. Milton Turner, Henry Clay, Clifford Astwood, James A. Ross, Phil H. Brown, E. A. Randolph and P. Hampton White. Now that he will no longer sneeze when they take snuff it would be just like the Trotter crowd to repudiate Prof. W. H. Ferris and denounce him as a "cheap guy," etc. Ferris "knows his little book." *** Col. John Temple Graves is "away off" when he hints at Negro deportation, or any kind of racial separation. The southern whites could not and would not get along without the faithful black man. *** Bishop Hood should not blame Rev. E D. W. Jones, "the plum-tree shaker," for coveting one of the luscious plums that rest snugly upon the branches of said tree. Brother Jones is only human. The President's policy of promoting the efficient men now in the consular service when important posts are to be filled is in accord of sound business sense. Fitness is the Rooseveltian test. *** The Negro who beat the hotels of Hamburg and Berlin, Germany, out of a bill of $1750 should not be condemned too severely. As an imitator of the swell Caucasian, he was doing the best he could. *** When the Atlanta Constitution notes the cordial reception the fashionables of Newport gave Mr. Joseph Loftin, a Southern gentleman of color, it will proceed to have another convulsion. We are compelled to observe that an old time Democrat and ex confederate representing a Republican administration at the head of the Philippine government does not Luke Wright. That Yacht club dinner mix-up suggests the thought that a private secretary is a most useful personage to have around. It is so convenient to blame things upon him. The C. M. E. church appears in the roll of a "wee coy maiden" in the Zion consolidation project, but the very sensible merger will, in all probability, go through. Mr. T. Thomas Fortune is injecting large "hunks of calorie" into the editorial columns of the New York Age. The trying situation demands every bit of it. Work Age every bit Weak-kneed friends are more to be despised than open enemies. * * * less does "No hungry Negroes need apply"— hotel at Hamlet, N. C. BERTRAM BARTON. The Sunday excursion business does not help the churches any. 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In any event the President will scarcely prefer the Boston brand of advice to that which he might get at the hands of the level-headed "Wizard of Tuskegee. The young Negro of the land is taking to the study of medicine with the same avidity that his brother of olden times took to the pulpit. Let the good work go on. People outside of trades unions are citizens of the United States, and as such posses the right to work, to hold office and carry on a business. A Negro Colony.—Hobson City, Ala., has but two qualified voters under the constitution. There is a magnificent opening for Mr. Jackson W. Giles. A Negro employed at the government depot at Jeffersonville, Ind., draws a larger salary than does the mayor of the city. Are we not rising? The United States navy needs the Negro: The "cracker" movement to eliminate the jolly black tar will prove unavailing. "Hamlet" got into the play somehow, although the plot was most inconsistently worked out by the "heavy villans It is scarcely probable that Batimore will be called upon next May to furnish a British bishop for the South African field. At last accounts Col. Vardaman was still accepting greenbacks bearing the signature of Hon. Judson W. Lyons. The modern prototypes of the "three tailors of Pooley street" are ergaged in trying to conduct the Boston Guardian. We have heard of no rush on the part of our city Negroes to get jobs digging the proposed isthmian canal. William Monroe Trotter robs himself of a large amount of sympathy by confessing that he isn't crazy. Although the cup races are over those Tratterites in Boston will be given their "time allowar ce." * * * Senater Hoar, after mature deliberation, has decided that the Negro is here to stay. Sure! * * * Let us have more healthy local organizations, and a very few that claim to be national. * * * The colored editors raise a general doubt of meeting "Bill Arp" in heaven. * * * Mr. Dancy is engaged in his time honored occupation of "sawing wood." Send 10 cents to Charles Alexander, Wil伯force University, Wil伯force, O., and receive a copy of "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a little book containing pictures and stories of prominent and good acents wanted by Wil伯force. Write today. Stamps or silver accepted. CHARLES ALEXANDER, Wil伯force, Ohio. Fitly Commemorated are the rugged honesty and sterling worth of that old pioneer of Western civilization, by the Dan'l Boone Cigar After 25 years' fierce competition in the open market. it is more popular to-day than ever before. AGENTS WANTED. MADAM McNAIRDEE-MOORE SHEW The gifted Clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born with the double (can) veil, she is one of the old ancient Southern Clairvoyant ante of New Orleans. 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Ark., Special—large delegation left here to attend National Baptist Sunday School convention, which convenes in Phila, Pa. Among those who went Rev. J. W. Jackson, Rev. P. H. and Mrs. Tillie Jackson. Amid late arrivals to the Vapor Closetames Harry Patten, Josley Ingleton, Mr. and Mrs. Ver D The Faulkner-Webb Co 615-625 South Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Manufacturers of Plokles, Catsups, Mustards, Vinegars, Sauces and Packers of "The Fa-W Brand" Pork and Beans, Kidney Beans, Concentrated Soups, Sweet Corn and Peas. All Headwaiters, Stewards and Butlers are respectfully asked to support this Ad so far as may lay in their power. Frank Fehr Brewing Co. We say to our friends that we have had a good season at Lake George, N. Y., and the boys had a good time. Some of them will return to their homes soon, in New York City and in the South. We have had with us this season Mr. J. R. Burroughs of New York City, the claronetist, and also the Brown Bro.'s orchestra of Albany, Ga. Mr. Griffin, the headwalter, hak presented to him by one of the stockholders, Mr. J. B. Simpson of New York, a gold watch. Mr. Griffin is very proud of it. The following is a list of captains: Watch No. 1, S. H. Frazier; No. 2, Wm. H. Rollins; No. 3, J. W. Flowers; No. 4, T. F. Newton; No. 5, W. A. Brown; also Mores Nelson. The waiters of the Warden Hotel, The Greathouse, 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Choice Liquors, Wines and Cigars Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods' Pool and Billiard Parlors. .....New'Phone 8026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE R. B. Parkers Exchange Choice Imported and Domestic. Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Avenue, Phone 4257 new. Indianapolis, Ind. 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He said, in part, the deep feeling of gratitude that he had for the waiters of the Warden Hotel was inexpressible that that gift surpassed all others which he had received from his men for nineteen years, which time he has been headwaiter of the Warden Hotel LITTLE RHYTHM The Curse of Caste; by N. J. W. LeCato. Walker-Ellerson Publishing Co., 40 West 28th Street, New York City, N. Y. 320 pages, $1.50 The one overwhelming problem before the American people at the present time is the Negro problem—the problem of the Negro's future possibilities—the question of what is to be done for the under dog. It is almost impossible to conceive of any phase of this question that has not already been fully debated in the public prints. But in this splendid book, this priceless literary gem, this soft, sweet voice of hope out of the wilderness of race prescription, this eloquent appeal for right and justice, we discover a forceful presentation of a new phase of the terrible question, a phase that has never before been so ably set forth. This is what we might call the psychological phase. For here it is logically brought out that all a man has THE PENCE 132 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. SMOKE The Graf and Wilkie Collins Best 5c Cigars. Always Favorites. Ran Butler 462 W. 15th St. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Fine Wines, .Llquors and; Cigars. B. J. Taylor, Mgr. Headquarters for A. B. C. Baseball Team. er-Webb Co. Col Ave., Indianapolis, Ind, Mustards, Vinegars, Sauces and Packers of Kidney Beans, Concentrated Soups, Sweet Given to the Hotel Trade, PHONES 545 Butlers are respectfully asked to support wer. hr Brewing Co. INCORPORATED. Brewers & Bottlers Louisville, Ky. Export Bottle Beer a Specialty Write for Prices and always mention The Freeman. Hot Springs News. Hot Springs, Ark., Special—Quite a large delegation left here to attend the National Baptist Sunday School convention, which convenes in Philadelphia, Pa. Among those who went were: Rev. J. W. Jackson, Rev. P. H. Lewis and Mrs. Tillie Jackson. Among the late arrivals to the Vapor City are: Mesdames Harry Patten, Josie Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Van Daley, of Little Rock Mrs. E J. Sherrell left last week for Van Buren, to attend the Woman's Missionary meeting, which met there Miss Willie B. Cox left last week for Little Rock, to attend Shorter University. Revival meeting is in progress at Haven's Chapel church. Public invited, Rev. Sherrell pastor. 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This boy lived under the mistaken notion that he was a Negro, that he had black blood in his veins. His great suffering and sorrow and inconvenience can only be known by those who have had intellectual training and who can appreciate the responsibilities imposed upon him who is a problem. Notwithstanding the strong argument of President Roosevelt made in favor of the race and of American manhood, that is, "that color doesn't make manhood," it is an awful handicap to those who aspire for the highest and best that there is in the life of the Republic. "The human brain, irridessent with the blaze of enlightenment, can no more be enslaved than a lion bound by by a strand of silk to a spear of grass." Those who have read the 'Leopard's Sots,' by Thomas Dixon, Jr., well knows how disparaging it is to the Negro's advancement. What the Dixon book did to hinder the Negro "The Curse of Caste" does help to him. It is a book that has a strong moral lesson for every one who will read it carefully. It is boldly reflective of the real faces as they stand out to day and exert a salutary and helpful influence upon the public mind in behalf of the Negro race generally. Any one of our readers wishing a copy of this very valuable book may have it for $1.00. The work sells on the market for $1.50; but by special arrangement with the publishers we are able to make this excellent offer. This is one of the books that ought to be in hands of every Negro in this country. There is more hope and inspiration in it than in any book we have read for sometime. It advocates for the race that standing in American life that every self-respecting man and woman most desires—the right to live and move and have our being in the perfectly natural way—to enjoy our citizenship freely and unobstructed by those acts of violence inimical to the constitution of the United States. Let us hear from many our readers. Send your order directly to me. Send money by postoffice money order for $1.00 to Charles Alexander, Wilberforce, O., and the book will be mailed you immediately. -WILBERFORCE O. News Notes. Oklahoma City, O. T., Special.—The convention which was held at Calvary Baptist church recently, brought out many visitors to our city. Three programs a day were rendered by many scholarly divines and others. Miss Mimms, the evangelist, presached at the C. M. E church last Sunday. Many could not get in at all owing to the crowd. Thursday night there was a social given at the same church in behalf of Miss Mimms. We regret her departure. Do not forget the grand reception Thursday night, September 24th, at Wades' Auditorium, given by the Texas and Oklahoma City Social club. Will Taylor, president. Miss Aldine Dickson has gone to Earlboro, Oklahoma, to teach school. ```markdown ``` INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance,!] HEADWAITERS. F. P. 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If you are to have one, the name of the father, the name of your future husband, and the day, monta and year of your marriage—how many children you have or will have—whether you are married or single; whether your present sweetheart you have no sweetheart, she will tell you when you will have, and his name bu nues and date of acquaintance. ALL YOUR FUTURE will be told in an honest, clear, plain manner. You will know the success of their husbands and children, young ladies should know everything about their sweethearts or intended husbands. Do not keep company, marry or go into business with them. You will be a religious scruples prevent your consulting. Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the FULL NAME of your future husband, with age and date of marriage, or whether the one you ove is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is no truth to be gained from consulting a person with a problem or a truth. It is only from the lack of discrimination that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her problems or who she claims. And a person of any acquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to understand their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phrenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the path to the end of the business clear and devoid of obstacles. --- THE FREEMAN THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 800 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA SUBSCRIPTION RATES : Any part of the United States and Canada, one year, postage paid $1.50 Three Months $60 Foreign Countries $1.00 extra office order or registered letter Agents wanted! every town and city not now occupied, and I beral inducements will be given to the same. Bend for our extraordinary ADVERTISING RATES Five cents per line. I case of measure-solid agate, 14 lines to an line. 276 lines in a column. & social position 25 cent aditional. No attachment thereof on this page. Special rates on standing professio and business cards. Reseal ad edit-count for long time and space. Read notice 15 cent per line. Special rates on WR 1E U.S. Fettered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as seco. dels matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. @ERGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1903. A CAMPAIGN BUTTON. And now it is a button that is being circulated, on which is represented President Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington seated at a luncheon table, labelled "Social Equality." The button, strange enough, has been called a campaign button, supposedly in anticipation of Mr. Roosevelt's nomination to the Presidency, the redeeming feature of which is that it shows the strength of the present incumbent and one more, his worthiness of the high honor. We have, as yet, no campaign, the President has not been nominated, hence the button, while uttered in the name campaign, and is intended for that purpose, is no more than a mischief breeder—a little instigator of racial strife; it is a forerunner of the numerous petty, malevolent schemes and devices that may be expected from this time on for the purpose of weakening the formidability of the President, who has simply sought to protect all of the citizens of the country in their constitutional and God given rights. It has been said that the colored people are eagerly seeking these buttons as keepsakes in appreciation of what they are supposed to stand for. The chances are that the statement is simply in line with that pernicious activity that originated the button. The object is to make a stir among the colored people, working them up to the point of publicly expressing themselves in commendation of a propaganda of social equality which has no foundation of facts nor in thought. The colored man in these days must be exceeding wary or else he will be played in order to beat his very friends. It is to be hoped that this latest hatch ed scheme may be of short life; it will be so if the colored press and prominent colored men will promptly denounce the little villainy and not help it along by nursing it and giving it support. It would be a matter of gratulation if such plotures were set forth in exemplification of the spirit for which they pretend to stand, but all know that at this stage of our racial life they are incendiary and are intended to be so. It would be pleasing to the colored people and to all people interested in the welfare of all the people to know that the President could honor the great of the country regardless of color, those who had rendered meritorious services that redound to the good of advancing civilization in any field of labor without venomous criticism and ridicule as though man was himself responsible for his existence as it concerns his physical condition. Social equality, a dream that is disturbing the Anglo-Saxons, only. A unequal war against black men because God and nature daubed them black. Unequal? Well, no; it is a war against nature and God, and the scales will kick the beam on the righter side, what ever it may be. Black men are not waging a crusade of social equality; the thing cannot come without its white abettors and accessories. Where comes in the fear? Can the guilt be placed at the door of one race? If it must come it will come, and the walls of China, though they be Gibraltar, cannot keep it back. Yet, in the language of Maro Antony, we come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. Newspapers by colored men are carefully conservative on the question of social equality; the thing is not agitated from any quarters; in private conversation it is not looked forward to; but he that runs can read that beneath the tall froth of adverse public comment, the stream of private rights, like Tennyson's brook, flows on forever. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The word is writ that he who runs may read. What is the passing breath of earthly fame? But to snatch glory from the hands of blame—That is to be, to live, to strive indeed. A poor Virginia cabin gave the seed, And from its dark and lowly door there came A peer of princes in the world's acclaim, A master spirit for the ration's need. his own biography in the end it sums up, autobiography; sometimes like automobile, automatic, a self-goer; free translation. It was my friend, Mr. George L Knox, who, some years ago, wrote his life, his autobiography (that's a grand word) entitled "My Life as I Remember It." There were individuals THE CAPITAL With Capital, Surplus and Profits fully solicits the business of bank dividals, to whom every account tended. M. B. Wilson, president: O. M. Packard, vice-president REGULAR G Direct banking connections in every The latest is that one W. H. Ellis, a multi-millionaire, is going to Abyssinia to prepare a place for the Negroes of America. Well, some will go and some "won't" go; but more won't than will. Heaven is a more attractive place than Abyssinia ever dares to be or ever will be, and yet some won't go there—more won't—well, that is speculative. We are expressly commanded to judge not, etc., etc. Dr. Dudley Allen Sargent, director in physical culture in Harvard University, has found what he calls the finest living example of symmetrical physical development in a human being in the person of Thomas E. White of Chelsea, Mass. In one respect, according to the enraptured professor, he is better proportioned than Appolo Belvedere. Mr. Stanley P. Mitchell of ex-slave pension scheme fame accuses Mr. Judson Lyons of giving out the order to "job him," meaning arrest him. Mr. Lyons is registrar of the treasury and a leading colored politician. Mr. Mitcham may be the victim of his imagination when he accuses Mr. Lyons of issuing the order. Twenty thousand people were said to have been on the grounds at the Lexington, Ky., fair recently held in that city. The fair is managed by a board of colored men who, by their executive ability, have made the fair famous throughout the country. A good dividend has been declared annually for years. In speaking of W. J. Trent, general secretary of the Young Men's Institute of Asheville, N. C., we failed to state that Mr. Trent was engaged formerly in school work in Greenville. Tenn. We make this correction in the interest of a faithful biography. Senator Carmack of Tennessee says that he will introduce in Congress a bill to repeal the fifteenth amendment, while Congressman Crumpacker says he will introduce a measure to reduce Southern representation in Congress. So there you are. Some magnitude of the National Baptist Convention, held in Philadelphia last week. will be conceived when it is known that a chorus of five hundred was especially trained to render music during the sessions. Rav. Joseph O. Booker of Little Rock, Ark.. had the proud distinction of preaching the annual sermon to the two thousand representatives of the Baptist in national convention at Philadelphia last week. The Danville rioters, one dozen of them, have paid the penalty for their folly. Forible lessons are sometimes necessary to teach the awfulness of some acts. At the twelfth annual session of the Supreme Lodge of K. P.'s, recently held at St. Louis, the following officer's were elected: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. The word is writ that he who runs may read. What is the passing breath of earthly fame? But to snatch glory from the hands of blame—That is to be, to live, to strive indeed. A poor Virginia cabin gave the seed. And from its dark and lowly door there came a peer of princes in the world's acclaim. A master spiritr for the ration's need. Strong, silent, purposeful beyond his kind. The mark of rugged force on brow and lip. Straight on he goes, nor turns to look behind. Where hot the hounds come baying at his hip; With one idea foremost in his mind. PENCILINGS. BY WILL M. LEWIS. One of the saving features of the Round Table membership is that one's eligibility depends entirely upon his loquacity; you must be voluble, full; full of something; it is not necessary to be sound; simply full. The Pickwick lan assemblage has a supreme officer known as Sir Oracle, whose prerogatives are such as he may filch unto himself and to keep filched. Sharp rivalry now exists between Charles H. Baughman and G. W. C., not George Washington Cheatham, who, by the way, is not known to fame but George Washington Cable, for the Oracleship. They are both in the government service, which fact has not to do with the matter in hand, but it does help to fix the notion of the manner of men they are to some extent; they are bright fellows, but as opposite as the Poles. Mr. C. talks like a quarter horse in the lead, while Mr. B is ponderous, but effective. Between the two one feels like stating a philosophical truth all the time—what's lost in speed or velocity is gained in power and vice versa—Quad Erat Demonstrandum. Mr. C has been guilty of some little irregularities, but he is now some better. He has been addicted to laughing at his own prods—as malignant a little mephistophielien lauges any one would care to hear. He knows the value of the laugh and works it in when argument is not so buoyant (simply a polite way of saying on the decline) Mr. B., who is as precise as a tripp hammer, insists that Mr. C. simply announces the subject and then proceeds to discuss all the chisms and isms known to the calendar. But Mr. B may be too great a stickler for "de evidence of de tex." It was only the other evening— [ To be continued in our next ] Dr. Ward, familiarly known as Joe by the "boys," is regarded as some soru of literary and medical precocity. He's plowed through more schools than many people have seen. Now reflect a moment; is that a dubious comment? But Joe's got all kinds of sheep skins (he's simply awful—vide, Manning.) He's generally in absentia, but when he is "insita" liberal neuer setsen, according to the cult of the Table Round; "Table Round" (that's either poetical or German, because it is backwards) But, as we were going to say, and avoiding a Cableism—a tangent, when Dr. Joe is about, you don't have to ask about it. He is amusing at most times and at others particularly so. In fact this Prof. Sawbones is a conscientious medical doctor and student, but that sounds so much like an advertisement; it'll never do. Doctors are not allowed to advertise, nor ask for money; when they want money they simply look ard think, and by some sort of mental telegraphing—telepathy—they say, you walk right up and pay the bills. Some people are not susceptible. I am of that genus homo. The doctor is a valued membar of the table frat; he is never without pills and a cool head. One of the members fell into a fit— Mr Gurley Brewer, editor politician, lecturer, orator, erstwhile preacher, whom teacher, et eterma, ad infiltum, and then some, is one of the valued members of frat, as may be judged by his long and growing list of titles Mr. B. is a Wilberforce man, at which place he took a theological course, but you'd have to ask him to know the awful truth. He is as merry as the wives of Windsor; his laugh is a panacea against all lils. He is one of the very b s orators in the State; it is all we care to advance at this time. Mr B is blessed with a pretty name; the ind vidual who named him must have been a connoisseur in the art. In fact, Mr B. told me that owing to the rapid increase in his father's family names were an important item; a ready made list was always on hand. Gurley Brewer is called Burley Grewer, Grewer Burley, Brewer's Gurley, and, to quote him, everything else except a child of God. Mr Cable is Mr. Brewer's particular oyster in debate. He likens him unto the British lion, whose tail he loves to twist. Owing to the 'heft' of Mr. B he is in a good way to succeed the present sergeant-at arms. That 'heft' is a Chan cerism or, at least, is of the Shakespearean school, Listen, or rather look: "He cracks his gorge, his sides With violent hefts"—Shakespeare, O, that's no sign of profundity; it was copped bodily from Webster's Una bridged Dictionary, page 683. A bill will be forwarded to the Websters for the "ad." See? Nit. **** They say that when one who writes his own biography in the end it sums up, autobiography; sometimes like automobile, automatic, a self-goer; free translation. It was my friend, Mr. George L Knox, who, some years ago, wrote his life, his autobiography (that's a grand word) entitled "My Life as I Remember It." There were individuals mean enough to insist that it was very convenient not to remember everything—well, there are others. Well that's quite aside from the story. As an honored member of the society and chief scribe of the pharisees, whose duty it is to make abundant notes of the doings of the order from time to time, I am in no wise exoused from writing down "me own reflections on meself" Henry Esmond of Thackeray fame had no trouble whatever in speaking about his virtues and faults, and I am not a whit better than Mr. Esmond. So in the future I shall spare no pains in serving myself up for public inspection along with the other candidates de scalpel. So, next time, look out—the pills will not always wear sugar coats. The candidates for mayor of the city of Indianapolis are before the people for their consideration. As between Bookwalter and Hitz there is not much room for choice. Either are Republicans, with whom the colored voter can find but little fault The unspeakable Turk is rampant in Macedonia; it is only a question of time when he will be "blotted" from the map of Europe. He is an anarchonism at any rate. 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LADIES LIST Allen, Miss Maud Anderson, Miss G E Brustie, Miss Mine Hill, Miss Minie L Logan, Miss Laura Estelle Morris, Miss Emma 2 Morton, Clara Carter, Etelie Mrs Merrill Miss Amie Davis, Miss Willie M Frankie, Mrs Pewlee Mrs Gilliam, Miss Tena L Harris, Mrs Eliza Johnson, Miss Mary Jackson, Miss Mary Dra B Logan, Miss Laura Estelle Morris, Miss Emma 2 Morton, Clara Carter, Etelie Mrs Merrill Miss Amie Davis, Miss Willie M Frankie, Mrs Pewlee Mrs Gilliam, Miss Tena L Harris, Mrs Eliza Johnson, Miss Mary Jackson, Miss Mary Dra B Logan, Miss Laura Estelle Morris, Miss Emma 2 Morton, Clara Carter, Etelie Mrs Merrill Miss Amie Davis, Miss Willie M Frankie, Mrs Pewlee Mrs Gilliam, Miss Tena L Harris, Mrs Eliza Johnson, Miss Mary Jackson, Miss Mary Dra B Anderson, Miss Mand 艾伦, Miss G E Brister, Miss J E Brister, Miss Min'le Ethrel, Mrs E Ethrel, Mrs A Devis, Miss Annie Devis, Miss Willie M Franklin Franklin Gillam, Miss Hesste Gillam, Miss Tenia L Harris, Mrs Eliza Johnson, Miss Rosa Jackson, Miss D Louis, Mrs D Louis, Mrs A # GENTENLEM'S LIST Alexander Chas F Kirk, Frank Bartlett Henry LaShe, W Bostwick, W. G. Landford, Will Boehne, M. Mitchell Walter Burton, S. E. McCoy, Geo. Burton, S. E. McCabe, D W Chanen and Petitt Moore, W Cinsel & Mines McCoy, W T Mason, A L Cary, W T Montgomery, E T Chabrooks, Buddy Nicholas Ralph Campbell, J W Nicholas Ralph Crank, Frank Olive's big Min. Show Chappelle Pat Palmer Dan Cark H G Perry Oliver Cark's Forest James Butt T F Powell, John Lesliems Dan Powell, Harry Donaldson, F B Pennell, Wm Davidson, Joe Rawley, Wm Edwards A l Ray, Hary Edwards A l Ray, Hary Freman, Will Roberts, John Ferrando, Jas T 2 Chase E, Strew Gerr, berry Strew, Wm Gilliam, Ben Sherman, James E Gagles, J M Stelson's Jub' Singer Garland, William Simpson, F 2 Garland, William Smith J, F Garland, William Augustus Garland, G W Simpson, J E Easter, Edward Tatt, D White Rughes, Ed The Websters Horace, Geo. The Websters Hester, Ed Trusty, Ray Housley, att Tibbs, Sol Ranett, Frank Toliver, Yew, Win, Chance Horsley, Yew Horsley, William Wrigb' T, J. L. Hills, dill Wilson, Richard Halligio, M F Wilson, Rufus Jackson, Dave Wrigb' Geo Hill, Jee Wim Kirche, N T Ward, Billy Kraton, Harry ROU1E- BROOKS & PINNELY 'ANOVS GEORGIA MINISTERS (consolidated)-Montgomery 'N. C. 25; Stam on Va. 'N. 28; Chatham 'N. C. 30; News, Oct. 1; Norfolk 'R. Eleigh N. C. 3. A RABBIT 'Foot Co.-Salisbury, N. C., Sept. 28; harlotte 'S. C., Sales 'Bella 'Circus-Paris, Te. Sept 28; Terrell '29; Greenville, D. Dallas: Oct. 1; McKinney '2, Sherman, A. W. 'MARTINS 'Uncle Tom 'Cabin Co.-Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 28, 30. BACK PATTY TROUBADURS ('Ossickel and N. C. Greenville G. C. Sept. 28; Ashville, N. C. 29, 30.) Little Jackie Smith and Sam Burns sends regards to Joe Pleasant. Mike Wells, manager of the Eoony Bells Co., was in Indianapolis this week. To Al. and Mamie Holman: You must be busy. That's not "write."—T. L. Harry L. Gilliam has signed to manage the stage for Mahara's Operatic Minstrel. E. J. Looney, the tenor singer, has closed with the Hottest Coon in Dixie Company. Charles R. Parker, late of the Rusco-Bolland forces, is now located in Hot Springs, Ark. Frank Mahara, manager of Mahara's Operatic Minstrel writes that their business is phenominal. Henry W. Link, general agent of Al W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Com- pany, was a Freeman caller Tuesday. L. Cooper sends regards to James P. Jones, John E Jackson and Daddy Love all write. Address Freeman. Tom Logan sends regards to Willie Stiles Jones, Tom Golden, Carrie Hall, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. W. H. Dorsey, Lillian Wheeler and Cliff Brooks. Mrs Estella Johnson is making quite a hit with Mahara's Northern Operatic Minstrel, singing: "These Coons are Dead in Line." Aipheus Gillam and Miss Georgia Dodds, of the Black Patti troupe, were married during the stay of the troupe at Atlanta, Ga. Any person knowing the whereabouts of Walter Hilliard will please communicate with Mrs. Dora Hilliard, 224 Eaton street, Peoria, Ill. Blanche Bradley, formerly of Bradley & Bradley, closed her second season with Tom Brown's summer show. She sends regards to all friends. Mr. Dave Smith of the Kersands' mustrels sends regards to Miss Sallie Lee of Sandon, B. C., and wants to hear from her. Address Freeman. The old plantation jubilee singers with Hall's Carnival Co., played the week of September 14th in Evansville, Ind. S. T. Danmore and wife and Cross & Cross put in the entire week as guests of Black's hotel. The professionals in and around Louisville, Ky., are arranging a surprise to be sprung upon the Georgia minstrels during their engagement next week. We were much pleased with Ero. J. D Howard of The Freeman staff John Rucker, the Alabama Blossom, easily carried off the honors while playing at the Avenue Theatre, Louisville, Ky., last week, with "A Stain of Guilt Company." While in Louisville he was the guest of Tom Logan, 1001 W. Walnut street. Pat Chappell writes —A Rabbit Foot Company is breaking all records, and besting everything we run against Opened in the opera house in Goldsboro, N C., and turned population away. Played at Durham, N C., in opposition to Willard Simms in Pickings From Puck and nearly shut him out of business Prof. Frank Clermont, Clarence Powell, Dude Kelley, of the Richard and Pringle's Minstress, were the guests of Will F. Stewart, one of the proprietors of the Keystone saloon, and Soll Harris, of Memphis, Tenn., during their engagement in that city. Frank Clermont, and his big concert band, is the tails of the people in general wherever they play. To Mr. Russell and The Freeman:—Kind friends please do not think I have forgotten your kind efforts made in my behalf. I feel as though I can never repay you. All I can say is God bless you and yours. Long may The Freeman proserp, and may Mr. Russell's path ever be strewn with roses. I also wish to thank the kind donors who donated through your paper. I am now working out the $90 that was paid to my lawyers on my second trial. Hoping again to see my thanks in your paper, I am yours ever—LEROY BLAND Robert H. Gant writes from Walter L Main's circus: We are in our twenty-fourth week, and everybody is looking fine. We have the swellest costumes on the road for a minstrel first part. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Reeves are doing nicely and send regards to all friends. Miss Maggie Jones is singing "Louisiana Louise," and is meeting with great success Wm. Reid, our stage manager, is singing "Take Things Easy." Beile Francis is still with us. Mr. Gant sends regards to James Wolf Scales, P G Lowery. Harry Pramplin and all friends. Wilton Lackay, who will be seen at English's next week in the supporting company of Amelia Bingham will begin his season as a star in "The Pit" Nov. 23 at the Walnut's reel Theater, Philadelphia. The production promises to be an important one, as the play is a dramatization of Frank Norris's best selling book and serves to introduce one of America's most prominent actors in a stellar capacity. Miss Amelia Bingham in "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson" will furnish the dramatic novelty of next week. The famous actress-manager will be at English's next Monday and Tuesday evenings, bringing with her the same cast—or almost the same—and precisely the same production which made the new Clyde Fitch play so popular during its run at the Princes Theater, New York, last season. Notes from Domino Theatre, Fernandina, Fla. —Mr. Fred W. Johnson closed Thursday night a twelve weeks engagement, and left Friday morning for New York to join the Wise Coon Co. We wish him much success —Miss Kittie Brown opens here in the near future —Robert Allison lost his wife after a short illness. He has the sympathy of Domino Stock Co.—Everyone enjoys the best of health —Hello! Tom Logan, also Williams & De Vine—Battle & Simmons, the dancing comedians, opened at the Gem theatre Monday night. —Mr. Dave Morrison has recovered and at his post again. —Richmond Cross is a jolly, good fellow. —Miss Pauline Crampton lost her favorite dog, which was a high diving dog. Wm. Johnson sends the following from Culligan Alabama Minstrel. —We are now in our eighth week. Business is good and everybody in the company seems to be enjoying good health. We had the pleasure of playing at the home of our business manager, Mr. Edward George, at Winnebago City, Minn., on the 21st, and before 8 p. m., the "S. R. O." sign was on the outside. Our olo is the talk of each city. There is fun from start to finish. Charles Norton, our stage manager, deserves much credit for bringing such a company together. W. W. Kerr can always be seen in the lead to the post-office. Mr. Charles Horton says watch out for him this fall. T. Thomas keeps the public in an uproar from start to finish. Wm. Johnson says hello Al and Mamie Holman. [ / rite on one side of the paper. ] —Editor. Ninaweb Park (Louisville, Ky) Notes—The Ninaweb Park closed its summer season Sunday, Sept. 20th, and an impromptu reception preceded the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." It seemed more like the closing of a big traveling show, and three cheers were heartily accorded Summers Bros., proprietors, and Manager Tom Logan who have piloted a prosperous and pleasant season. Immediately after the closing number Tom Logan was re-engaged as manager for next season. The Wilsons will open Monday at the Blue Ribbon Theatre, as will also Messrs. Ardis and Brown. Tom Logan and Will Able will spend the winter here. Ben Ball, John Emory and Edward Taylor have accepted musician engagements for the winter at Chicago. Prof. T. B. Brown will continue as local band and orchestra leader. Ennis Kincade will join a traveling show Next season will see a full orchestra and an amnsement company of fourteen ladies and gentlemen. Before parting we enclose regards to the profession and tender our thanks to The Freeman for favors shown us. Notes from the Exchange Garden theatre, Jacksonville, Fla—Our show opened with a very laughable act: "A Trip to Africa," and the audience was well pleased. Business still continues to be good. Saturd y night, the 19th, there wasn't standing room, notwithstand Mason's Colored park opened the vaudeville season with a strong white attracton on that date. Still with us and receiving their share of applause, Miss Virgle Deor, Sarah Price, Annie Jones, Pearl Woods, Buddie Glenn, Dennis Mitchell and Dan Robinson. Miss Carrie Hall, of the Domino theatre, was over Sunday the 13th, paying friends a visit. Bob Russell has improved wonderfully, and sends regards to all professional and his New York friends Buddie Glenn and his wife Riah, send regards to Tom Logan, and friends in and out of the profession. Do no forget the Freeman boys, on sale every Saturday, 321 Bridge street. Miss Annie Jones sends regards to J. W. Dennis, Estella Jones, Tom Logan and Jessie Thomas. Miss Virgle Deor send regards to Tom Logan and Miss Mary Lang. That Al W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin is still one of the great drawing cards of this country has been fully demonstrated by the phenominal business enjoyed during its production under Mr. Martin's management. Although the play is the oldest on the American stage and has been before the public for two generations it still retains its emotional, stirring vigor, and is supported by society folk as strongly as by the middle class. We can not recall a book or play that has been as freely endorsed by the pulpit, press and public as has Uncle Tom's Cabin. While the play has been shamefully abused by barnstorming companies it has also been placed on a scale of magnificence by Al W. Martin that has astonished the theatre going world. One can imagine what a sumptuous production Mr. Martin will bring to the Park theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- Colored Attraction AUGUST 8th, 1902--M S OPERATIC M The Greatest Colored Attraction of the Age ORGANIZED AUGUST 8th, 1902--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. F. L. MAHARA, OWNER AND MANAGER, 160 Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILL. N. B.-Wanted at all times first-class Performers and Musicians. A. "KIS-ME" "KIS-ME" CHEWING GUM. Mound City, Ill. Special.—Messra Ripley Young and McWilliams of Levings were in the city Sunday. Mrs Frances Collins is the guest of her son, Mr James Collins of this city. The Knights and Daughters of the Taber nacle attended the installation of their sister lodge of Cairo, Thursday evening at the Twelfth Street Hall. A good time was reported by all who attended Jack Wade is on the sick list. Viola Scruggs left Wednesday to join her sister in Chicago. The family of Jas, day, September 28, 29, 30, two performances daily at 2 and 8 p.m., when informed that it represents an outlay of $30,000. The company numbers over sixty members, many of whom are well known to the Park theatre-goers from former visits with various attractions. A special train of cars is required for the people, scenery, ponies, horses, oxen, bloodhounds and charlots to transport this manmoth attraction. A grand free street parade will be given at noon, starting from Park theatre. Prices of admission is: Mattinee 10 20, 30 cts, night 10, 20, 30 and 60 cts P. B. R Hendrix's Chicago Notes.—The Black Brittons, who are always favorites, made a strong hit on the bill at the Haymarket. They send regards to their friends.—That ever popular comedian and composer, Irving Jones, for the past two weeks playing our lead- ing vaudeville houses, cleaned up everything. The Bufays hate for him to be on the bill with them for they have to work so hard to make a hit with the audience. He sends regards to all — Mr. Charles Small and wife are meeting with great success in the cast of the "Moonshiner's Daughter." They are as prominent in the cast as any of the Bufay's characters. Mr. Small brings down the house when he sings "I'm a Jonah," and Mrs. Small is received with great applause. We wish them the continued success which they deserve — Mallory Bros and Brooks, who are always welcomed by Chicago audiences, played a successful engagement of two weeks — Mr. and Mrs. Harry Prampin are the only colored musical team who have made a hit at Ft. Sheridan. They became great favorites, and are to fill a later date there, having to cancel some other engagements in order to fill it. They played at Grand Rapids, Mich., last week, and were the main feature of the bill at the Godfrey — If the floating talent in and out of the city, in all lines of the theatrical profession, would acquaint themselves with the chief booking agency of the West, and place their wants with that world known and successful booking agent, Mr. James L. Love (known better as Daddy Love), a man of a big heart and a deep pocket, they will soon find themselves launched out amongst the popular actors and performers of the day. Direct your mail to 336 Twenty seventh street — Great encouragement is due Mr. Albert Jackson for being the only successful red man to route a show. He has routed Prof. Lee Jackson's concert company for three weeks. He is a deserving young man, and in the near future will be in demand either as manager, advance agent or director as he is fully qualified — We are sorry to note the misfortune Mr. Scott Joplin met with his Ragtime Opera company while filling an engagement in Springfield, Ill. He has been doing big business, but his Bufay representative embarks with the receipts, leaving them in the hole. They are in Chicago for the present. — Will Cole, formerly of the Hottest Coon in Dixie company, and his men won a gallant victory as the drillers of the K. of P.'s, who were in session at St. Louis. Will is naturally a good driller, especially on the plike. He also has one of the best trios before the public. They are horseradish — While The Freeman representative was at Love's headquarers he observed Albert Jaxson and Will Bowman with their heads together talking quietly, and you need not be surprised to hear of them being on the road before long. They left last Monday evening for Springfield. — Will Green dropped into headquarters and reports business flourishing, and sends regards to all friends, especially the Golden Gate quartette — Bailey and Spiller closed a successful engagement at St. Louis. As a musical team they are among the best, and working hard to become the headliners. They send regards to all — Mme Elizabeth Lyons, Houseley Bros, Tack Crosson, Fred Hammond and John Prampin have closed with Gideon's minstrels — While Ernest Hogan and Mattie Walker played here they were highly entertained by Wm. H. Smith, the representative of the Buffalo Gazetteer, at the residence of his sister. Mrs. J. Johnson, 8288 Wabash avenue Among those present were Mrs Ophela Wells, Miss Grace Halliday and Mrs Lizzie Johnson. After the sumptuous repast they enjoyed themselves by singing and other amusements — Houseley Bros have created the Kersands' minstrels. — Tack Crosson, Fred Hammond and John Richard & Prindles' Famous Georgia Minstrels inaugurated their annual engagement at the Auditorium last night. There was almost a riot call to keep the crowd in line and the services of several policemen were required to usher the great crowd into the Auditorium. The policemen each year now for five or six years. On each occasion their performance has given the utmost satisfaction. The performance this year is very much better than that of last year and if memory is correct the same thing was said last year of the year before. The standard of performance advances with each season. Opening on an attractive first part the programme follows with quick action into an ollie that is replete with novelty, which gives it the snap necessary for success in all such entertainments. The stage management is good. There is no dragging. There are no waits. The an TRACTION of the Age 1902 -- NEVER CLOSING ATIC MINSTRELS LE-30 ERMELON - FIRST PART 30-PEOPLE-30 FOUNT B WOOD'S Famous Concert Band 20-Strong-20 AND MANAGER, Street, CHICAGO, ILL. M. W. Martins' Enterprises THE CITY PRODUCTION Ucle Tom's Cabin will appear at the Park Theatre Indianapolis, Menday, Tuesday, Wednnsday September 28, 29 and 30. positively the biggest touring theatrical company ever seen any-where. Actually one hundred people employed. Grandest scene ever on the stage at the Park. Two performances daily. WE MAKE ENGRAVINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR PRINTING PURPOSES. SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND $1.25 AND WE'LL SEND YOU A HALF-TONE LIKE THE ONE OPPOSITE. WE GUARANTEE SATISECTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL 57 INDIANAPOLIS. A.I. W. Martins' Enterprises Positively the biggest theatreal company ever seen any way, one hundred people scene ryer on one stage, with performances daily. WE MAKE ENGRAVINGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION FOR PRINTING PURPOSES. SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND $1.25 AND WE'LL SEND YOU A HALF-TONE LIKE THE ONE OPPOSITE. WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 23-25 W. PEARL 57 INDIANAPOLIS. Please Mention The Freeman. A MAN AND A WOMAN Black's Hotel, Walnut Street, Between Fourth and Has been repaired, newly fitted up and is better able to accommodate the traveling public than ever before. Every room has been overhauled. 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. Prampin have joined the Alexander minstrel company.—Will Bowman sends regards to all friends.—Daddy Love sends regards to Hogan, Tom Logan, Billy McClain, Hottest Coon in Dixie Co, the Vaughners Williams and Walker, Goggin and Davis, Cole and John son and all friends who are indebted to him. --- JOHN B. HARRIS "KIS-ME" "Do Kiss me, dear," "The youth insisted As 'round her waist One arm he twisted. "will," she laughed, "If you'll agree To get some 'Kis-Me' Gum for me" American Chicle Co Kis-Me Gum Factory, LOUISVILLE, KY. "KIS-ME" Fifth, Evansville, Ind, News and Personal. dience is not tired with repetition and encores. Each man does his turn, does it well and gives up the stage to some one else. This makes the action brisk and insures an even, lively performance. Clarence Powell and S. H. Dudley are the best exponents of black face to be found with such organizations now on the road. Dudley is especially clever in the act with which he works with Kelly. There is a great deal in the performance to please. Powell's monologue, the dancing of Kelly, Boomsky, the recent assistant of Herrmann Kraton, the hoop artist. All of the ollo is pleasing and those who wish to laugh for a couple of hours will find an occasion for doing so. The show is natural. Negro show and is natural. There is no off-attention about it and it is this simplicity which makes it in interesting—Memphis Commercial Appeal, Sept. 15. "KIS-ME" The Cleanest and Purest Chewing Gum Made Do not be fooled by base limitations. Ask for A Gold Watch in appearance for $3.50 Do not buy a watch until you have seen this one. Buy your name and address and we will send you a beautiful gold plated watch by express 5.00 to 6.50. Hunting case, with a ruby jewel, movement. The best watch ever offered at this price. Buy 20-year guarantee and a handmade chain and charm free with warranty. Station ladder or sent's size. Order at once the day before the address is AOHI, 231 Borners St., Dept. B-11, Chicago. Gorden was called to Cairo, to attend the bedside of Elijah Gorden, who is sexually sick. The First Baptist church is undergoing repairs. Cooled of The Freeman can be found at 1380 Wylte Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. THE STASE Walter Smart, the famous acrobat and comedian, late of Smart & Williams, is dead. He was about thirty years old, and is said to have succumbed to a liver and kidney disease August 30th, after an illness of over five weeks. He was born in Lawrence, Kan., and entered the stage as a boy in a team known as Smart & Taylor. He later joined hands with George Williams and Cooley McGowan, (Grant). After their first notable season with W. S. Cleveland's Colored Minstrel, Smart once more did a turn with Taylor the following season in the Hicks & Sawyer's Minstrel. He afterwards took George Williams as his permanent partner, and their appearance in John W. Isham's Otoroons and vaudeville made them notable performers. Their first effort to star in a face comedy was a failure. After this episode Smart and his partner dissolved partnership. The personal history of Walter Scott is the same old story of a swift life and the length of time allotted to it. When I met Mr. Smart last in Boston, on a cold, wintry night about a year ago, we had known each other for many years, I consented to go with him to a popular Boston club for refreshments but soon prevailed upon him, after many words of good advice, to go home and rest. Much to my surprise, on this occasion, he called a cab and invited me to be driven to my boarding house also. Although he had plenty of money I refused to have him go to extra expense for my convenience. I instructed the driver where to take him and bade him good night. While I was glad to see him going home I have no idea where he may have gone or how the driver may have used him. Walter Smart was good natured and popular, both off and on the stage. He was a man who could not control his habits quite as well as actors of his in- TRY THAT THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. telegence generally do. There was no let up to his yearnings and no mortgage on his roll as a spendthrift. He had long tested the patience of his worthy partner, Williams, until patience ceased to be a virtue. The separation must have been a very heavy blow to him in days when he had begun to feel the physical results of a life of dissipation. George Williams, because of his long association with Mr. Smart will, perhaps, be his deepest silent mourner. Miss Marion Henry is said to be Mr. Smart's wife, but this chapter of his life is nothing to the public. In speaking of actors who die I am speaking to those who are living. What is to become of our souls is between us and our Maker. We know our duty. But of our earthly requirements, what is to become of our bodies? For what reason do I review the lives and deaths of my brother performers in this peculiar way? These are the questions which should attract our attention most. In reading the individual history of a deceased actor of our race, not his private life, we find the number of deaths and the way actors are buried reflects its self in the future historical collective category of our race. Let us then hasten to speedily rectify our past mistakes, laid bare by the deeds of the past, for we are the debtors. The last curtain rings down upon Walter Smart in a most interesting time. His death has called our attention to many things necessary for all coming time. His life and stage career, regardless of some faults which we all must have, was one to be proud of. His personal popularity and glorious achievements upon the stage will live in history, and his demise will surely cause a wave of sorrow to pass over those who have ever known him, either personally or before the footlights. Notes from Gideon's Miustrel Carnival, Dubnue, Iowa—L. E. Gideon's Big Miustrel Carnival, now on its seventh annual tour and in its fourth week of this season, has been very successful so far. The show this season is larger and better than it has ever been, under the able management of Harry F. Curtis it cannot help doing well. The show is staged by Skinner Harris, with A. A. Copeland as assistant stage manager. We have seven beautiful and shapely ladies with the company, and they are a great drawing card. The weather has been somewhat severe on The complete roster of the company is as follows: Harry Curtis, general manager; Jack Burton, general agent; Skinner Harris, stage manager; A. A. Copeland, assistant stage manager; John Pamplin, Dan Des Dunes, Houseley Brothers, Charles Alexander, Bidney Carter, Fred Hammond, Frank Jackson, Frank Morton, Harry Rose, Ell Rice and wife, Jack Johnson, Will Fitzbutler, Harry Fisher, John Owens, Leroy Vires, Charles Crossen, John Mobly, Lizzle Taylor, Ellen Taylor, Elizabeth Lyons, Madia Dodd, Anna Brown, Lillian Miller and Eva Fraction. Notes from the Famous Billy Kersands' Original Georgia Minstrels.—The big show is cleaning up and leaving good for itself the coming season. In many places the house was sold before the show arrived. Calro, Ill, for one, was filled with excursions from Paducah and other points south; all of these people were on the streets and could not secure admission because the house had been sold. At Cartersville, Ill, we were begged to remain over for another night, so well did they like the show. The manager of the opera house there certainly made it pleasant for us all. After the show a great two of lemonade was on the stage and a man there to make it, and none of the company had to spend a cent. The manager claims that the quartette has the most unique closing act he ever saw with a minstrel show Marsh Craig. the human wonder, has astounded the most skeptical this season by his wonderful improvement on his act, which the entire world would have thought impossible. He sends regards to all friends. Mr. and Mrs. Kersands, also their sister, Miss Maggle Fernandez, sends regards to Dick Thomas, E. Stroter and Clarence Powell and the whole bunch of the Richard & Pringle's min streis, wishing all success. Ted and Harry Worton send regards to Qualie Clarke and Jeff Smith. Notes from Culligan's Alabama Minstrels.—We are still doing good business. Mr. J. Edward George, our business manager, visited our show at LaCross, Wis. Sept. 1st, and was well pleased with the company. Mrs. Josie Norton of the team of Charles and Josie met with a painful accident Sept. 2 at Reno Junction, Minn., having her right hand smashed. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norton send regards to Clemona, Garland, Sadle Lite, McCarver, Ed Winn of Mahara's minstrels, Daddy Love and wife and all of the professions. Wm. Johnson of New York says hello, Richie and Francis. Prof. Kerr sends regards to all his friends in Texas. Charles Kirkland says tell all the Georgia boys I'm getting mine. We all send our best regards to The Freeman. Our concert band, which is under the leadership of Prof. Jeff Smith, is meeting with success and is appreciated by the public. Mr. Walter Mitchell, our tuba player, wishes to be remembered by all his professional friends Notes from Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.—The show still continues to draw crowds nightly. Our opening act, staged by Bob Russell, entitled "O'Brien," was laughable from start to finish Dan Robinson as O'Brien played his part well. Dennis Mitchell's comedy in the act was great. Buddie Glenn as the funny old gal kept the audience in a roar of laughter. Misses Anna Jones, Pearl Woods, Sarah Price and Virgle Deor, Mr. Walter Crampton and his educated dog "Dutch" are in city. Mr. Crampton is arranging to take out a show on the road shortly. Miss Sarah Price took a flying trip over to Fernandina last Sunday. Miss Pearl Woods went out automobile riding Sunday evening. Miss Anna Jones sends regards to Miss Estella Jones. her sister, of the Domino theatre. Mrs. Alma Glenn of Houston, Tex, sends regards to Miss Jessie Dudley. Buddie Glenn sends regards to Tom Logan, Sonny Marshall, the young comedian. Notes from Al. W. Martin's U. T. C. Company.—Miss Nellie Price met with a sad accident in Elkhart, Ind, and we all miss her very much. Miss Mollie Robinson and Joseph Clark, Jr., spent Sunday in Chicago, and were the guests of Mrs. Hays, 2406 Wabash avenue. The company spent Labor day vacation in Kenosha, Wis., and we all had a delightful time. Nellie Price sends regards to Leona Black. Jim Brown would like to know the whereabouts of Bill Wilkens. Miss Mollie Robinson has been ill, but she is improving. She sends regards to Walter Tinsley and the rest of the Bowery boys. Jos Clark was very glad to hear of the success Mr. James Clark met with at Riverview Park, Louisville, Ky. The company sends best regards to him. Robt Clark would like to hear from Williams and Devine. Notes from Hall's Old Plantation Carnival Co — Tom and Cora Cross are still with us and would like to hear from all old friends. The Prices, Clay and Katie, are making a big hit in their late sketch "I Want a Man Like Romeo." Mr. I. H. Early is singing a late selection, "I Am Going to Leave," and never fails to take two and three encores. Miss Mattle Floyd is singing "You Aaint No Regular Boarder Here" with much success. S. T. Dunnmore, manager, is playing the character of "Aunt Mandy" with great success. The Sheltons (Ollie and Tillie) write. We are still with Montgomery Bro.'s U. T. C. Company, and are doing well. The company has four weeks out yet, and will close in Boone, Iowa, when everybody will rest up for a week preparatory to making forty-two weeks' in opera. Tillie Shelton, the lady bugler, will go home to visit her slick father in Baltimore, Md. Regards to my brother K. P.'s and all friends in and out of the profession. Major Ben Payne, the well-known colored performer, died at Charlestown, S. C., Sept. 4, 1903, at the Training School hospital. He had been ill since April. His home was Columbus, Ohio He was captain of the ninth battalion of Columbus, O., afterwards being made major. His remains will be intered at Lowell, Mass. A wife and two daugh ters are left. Notes from Zulu Sampson and J. C. Brinker.—Zulu village closed a successful engagement last week at Rice Lake, Wis., county fair. Mrs. Mary Brinker is very success ul in her contortions and iron jaw work and buck and wing dancing. Harry A. Brown, cartoonist, was at Newark, N. J., last week, with Haynes' circuits to follow, opening Sept. 7th at Casto Theatre, Fall River, Mass.; Olympia, Nov. 2; Chicago Opera House, Nov. 9, and more to follow. Mr. Sol Tibbs of the A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels sends best regards to Kersands and wife and the "HAS YOUR MOTHER ANY MORE LIKE YOU?" Professionals are respectfully requested to write to the publisher, LEO FEIST, Felst Bldg., 134 W. 37th Street. New York, and don't forget that "YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A 'FEIST' SONG." 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 show, Hello, Dude Kelly and Clarence Coming Soon. 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Ce across the rows and tear out half the if : y beets. tee 1 ze 2 i In three days, if there is a good! Lincoln Institute opened Mor gg) ‘ stand, use the weeder the second time| September 7.b, with 200 student 4 , 5 nea [a and then cut out seven inch spaces] first day, and every day new stu LEGO 4 W \ with a hoe, leaving as small a space as| are ooming, ‘This is quite an ten 7 eet pale | ie = a iT} iGS« pote in the pee we oe ment Sap year saa fa the (oe pe tain from one to four beets. With ES SEI RO narrow hoe cut out all but the most|! the neni Of the acho! all SF Kase ear Pe vigorous plant in each block. ‘The a of the country are represe GC i eteacs opp ee plants would then average eight inch-| ™4ny coming from as far South as od RIOT fa) le °" es or more apart, Orleans and Galveston, Texaa. Al aCe PANE Nish aay ie In blocking out save vigorous plants, |{8 due to the energy, ability and ind CS ae we > even if spaces are not regular, but be!of President B, F. Allen, who ha i ee yt sure to give space for a large growth. | sapport and good will of the peop Kh With large beets the yield will be| Missouri in vertionlar voy en ee : LOM: ARM ChOM AR 8) Gees (RSMAS GX St Ean, \ SO -) Mee ee ee ag ie PIerTe per eas oy Mca area ‘Mr. William Douglass of Chicago and Pittsburg has patented an ingenious automatic straw binder, which will revolutionize the binding of grain and dispense with wire and binding twine. + Samuel Eagleson of Marshall, Col., has ® collection of rare coins valned at $10,000, and knows thohistory and com: merolal value of each. He is our only colored numisinaticlan. _— ‘Thomas Johnson, treasurer, J. C. Lo: gan, president, W. L. B. Plummer, secretary, W. H. Rutherford, Jr, L. A Goodwin, Sim Reddy, E. W. Ruther. ~_ | J. W. Adams has twenty-five thou- send dollars invested in the dry goods — ‘at Montgomery, Ala. ‘ford, vice president, J. W. Payne, assis: a eee ee Like many others who put on hem. lock roofs ten years ago, I have had to renail. Owing to some cause the nails wasted away to nothing and permitted shingfes to blow away, says L. B. Pierce in Ohio Farmer. The largeness of the job of scaffolding a half pitch barn roof caused it to be put off from time to time until a hundred shingles were blown away. There seemed no way but to bracket the roof in steps the same as in shingling. ‘The scaffold for reaching the eaves was the least of my troubles. A mov- BRACKET? FOR SCAFFOLD AND SPLICE FOR LADDER TO HANG OVER RIDGE OF BUILDING. IA, B, 2 by 4 scantling, framed flatwise and further strengthened by narrow strips, C and D, nailed to each side; E, stud or pole Inserted in bracket to raise and sus- tain} able scaffold twelve feet long, consist- ing of two brackets and four inch boards twelve feet long, would answer for the whole barn. Brackets like that shown can be taken down and moved in a very short time and require no nailing to the building, although a nail in the bottom helps a little in keeping it plumb and steady. Whatever is used to hold the bracket in place should be given base enough—say ten feet out from buikling—so there will be no danger of its pushing away. The bracket should extend about eighteen or twenty inches above the scaffold next the building, so it can be thrust up under the roof, and the bottom of the prop should be on solid ground and securely held from slipping by # stake outside. A sixteen foot 2 by 4 scan- tling with a few bits of sound fencing will make two brackets, and they can be kept for a lifetime, storing them between two tie girts in the upper part of the barn. The props of 2 by 4 must be fourteen feet and upward in length, according to the height of the eaves where the scaffold is to be used. At the renailing job I commenced by getting up a scaffold on which, by stretching pretty well, I nailed twelve courses. In doing this it suddenly oc- curred to me that it was not neces- sary to work in horizontal lines as in YOUR COAL WEIGHT QUALITY, A, B. KEEPORT&CO. tant secretary, and Howard Sproull are nine enterprising race representatives of Washington, D. C., who have organ- ized 8 stock company to build « hand- some building there, ‘The cspital stock is to be $10,000. ~ Mr. Z. R. Jackson, the expert colored cbecker player of the state treasurer's office, is arranging for a checker tour- nament among colored men to take ‘place at the haudsome reading room of the Gem barber shop, 49 East Long street, Columbus, Ohio. There are o number of crack colored checker play- ers in the city, and an opportunity is to be given them to show thelr skill Several handsome and usefal trophies will be offered as prizes. The tourna- ment will open Thursday evening, Sep- tember 24 sningling, but that I could work up and down. This simplified the mat- ter at once, and then I could use a ladder. All that was wanted was some way of hooking the ladder to the ‘ridge. Had the ladder been long enough I could have bolted on some brackets, but it was three feet short, so I made two pieces like the second figure, bolting one to each side of the ladder with three quarter-inch bolts, the hooks or brackets having two bolts each. With such an arrangement I could nail about two feet wide from eaves to ridge and then, perched astride the ridge, could move the ladder over two feet and work down. A common market basket with a stout wire hook protruding from the bottom of one end made a good receptacle for what shingles I needed each trip, hooking the basket to a rung of the ladder just above me. I found the hemlock shingles after ten years of service in pretty good con- ition and likely, if I could keep them from blowing away, good for perhaps seven or eight years more. When I used them, I was told that they would not last to exceed eleven years. In conclusion I might say that the job of renailing should be done when the shingles are soft and flattened by a long rain. i Naa a ase A swarm in May is worth a load of hay; A swarm in June is worth a silver spoon; ‘A swarm in July, not worth a fly. ‘A swarm catcher which, it is claim- ed, will save a great deal of worry and annoyance during the swarming sea- son is illustrated Ors in Gleanings in SZ ABG Bee Culture. I Akg consists of a Fh — small block of ZUR wood on the top 2» of which is nail- Ns ed a circular ami board which is me suspended from VHA small branches, : cht vines or wires a stretched from Sa one point to an- » ee ere ee ~~ in Gleanings in (e “AQ Yeo Culture, It Pas ess consists of a Fh — small block of BZ Wkq_— wood on the top 2» of which is nail- * ed a circular ey board which is i) suspended from vi small branches, : Ricnt vines or wires Nt stretched from SSO one point to an- SWARM CATCHER. other as occasion requires. The Mississippi bee keeper ‘who invented this says that the bees nearly always select these blocks to swarm on. They are easily taken down and the swarm hived. SUGAR BEETS, Prompt Action In Thinning Saves Mach Hand Labor. Prompt action in thinning sugar beets will save many days’ labor, and the blocking out with the hoe can be done faster before than after the first. cultivation. While the beets are in tha second and third leaf run the weeder across the rows and tear out half the beets. In three days, if there is a good stand, use the weeder the second time and then cut ont seven inch spaces with a hoe, leaving as small a space as possible in the block, which will con. tain from one to four beets. With a narrow hoe cut out all but the most vigorous plant in each block. ‘The plants would then average eight inch- es oF more apart. In blocking out save vigorous plants, even if spaces are not regular, but be sure to give space for a large growth, With large beets the yield will be greater and more easily and cheaply handled. By prompt action in thinning nearly if not all pulling out by hand can be avoided, The seed required costs but little, and plenty should be used (especially with large drills, which may cover a portion too deep) to secure a continu- ous row. If the drill tooth is se point back as far as the angle will it, the neck yoke straps lengthened as to drop the end of the tongue low and the tooth chains are drawn up few links and tied, there need be no trouble to sow at any depth desired. Steels an inch wide can be pur- chased for 8 cents each and beet hoe teeth for 25 cents. Either of these can be attached to any cultivator and are all the tools needed. ‘Two of three cultivations following the thinning at intervals of a week should be sufil- cient, and work done on them after that time usually adds nothing to the yield unless summer weeds or a crust comes on, advises a Rural New Yorker agrrespondent. WHY LABOR AND BE POOR The Acperieaa Soho! of Taw makes you a veWiiotor pardcaiee” =? AMERICAN SCHOOL OF LAW Room 1 Columbia National Bank Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. ile RS YOU ARE WANTED at 17 Virginia Avenue any time between now and JUNE 1, 1903 by 8. L. TAYLOR & 00. to select Your Spring Suits, The goodsare now Ens you loony er ng, rte oul wt ‘to $58.00; trousers #4 00 to $8.00, ————__ SS WILEY 6. ALEXANDER Arranger and Copyiet of Musio :: i: 3: 806 29th Street, CHICAGO, ILL ———————— 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 tor City Clerk, Eleo* don October 13. . VOTE FOR Chas. A. Bookwalter Fametiioes candlaate for Mayor, Election ee eee Help those that Help You Only first-class Lann- dry in the city has Colored Employes. 320 INDIANA’ AVENUE DR. CLAY aa is goingto fix my teeth Brst WORK AND Lowest Prices, | Fie: 111 Se N, Inuxois 81, Over Carter's Bakery, INDIANAPOLIS HAIR SWITCHES Bangs and Wigs of Every Description. Q Most Complete Line of Haie Goods in tle ‘Country for Colored Peoples FL Sochuysa single braid made of Black, ih Kinky Halt 16 inches tong. FAA 0c buy's a double braid made of Black, BAUS) — Kinky Hale x6 ches tong. HA 75= pays aCreole Switch, 16 Inches ton, (ior brown or Black. Tae $3.00 buys a Creole Switch, 20 inches sd Tong, Browa or Black. uaeieaRh $5.50 buys.a Creole Switch, 22 Inches Bibel long Black gr Brown, Heh 82-00, oes a Neural Wavy, Hans HARDY ade Sch a cine PANE Creole Switches. Hi ‘Eendmoney with order and_get your SAMA goods by return mall. Send Stamp for NOAMY catalogue. ct T. Ww. TAYLOR, pay 39 Congress St,, E. Detroit, Mich, ‘When Writing Please Mention this Paper. Morristown, Tenn. Beautiiul for situation, climate unequaled, handsome buildings well furnished Every modern convenience. Thorough and efficent work done ei all departments, An able and experienced faculty, Vollege Preparator). Normal, English, Commercial, Music, Industrial, Carpentry, Iron and Wood Working, Moulding, Blacksmithing, 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 ber term. Fall term opens Sept. 11, 1903. Winter term opens Deo, 28, 1903, For further information, address the President, JUDSON 8, BILL, D. D » Morristown, Tenn. FRUIN SOA VILE VOLLAGR, —— : A are ATE i Ted, [000 fo G gece) casi agen OREO oR he eal idee ia fas om ag mn Ciatstoal, Stentinas Noval, Hhoclopcal, eae: Urascsos Scheel, Heda eal, clentiis Noraaal, Phoological,Aiesie, Gouszaus Sokoet, . ‘and various industrial Departments, vc sncal A@ricultaral Faculty, foremen and officers number thirty. Enrollment of students for last year was (07, coming from eighteen States and Central america. re ‘ibe lotation fe one of une most desirable in the Stath-hoalthfal, convenient of acceasaua peastifal ‘Buildings aro stun hented and electric nttog een Bel age aces aa Sage Taran wy Sate” Pa tie erltin Slaisgut ce eae este R 'W. McGranahan, D. D., Knoxville, Tenn. EAE Os te ee Tene os ‘50 et cane ee BS. orem Ge ge po cnt te ee Pe Papo Oe ee Ss 7 Nomenes, Jet s os Jiggs freer ee ‘eathee ATG PE Ae, ON ni eat 5. ig Oa ls eae E ae ty are eagle pT = fare Eee Be TS 2 es i USE TIN Fee eas <7 Knowles Building. Boys? Hall. | Stone Hall. Girls? Fal. Model Home. * ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. dn anvecargn Chretien lowtaton, devoted capecaly to advance edutation, College, Nor inal, College Preparatory and English High Scheol courecs, with Industnal Training, Sepener Sdvusiages in Musie au0 Briatieg’” Aunties or bover Phy tina neh ot nee ise enae gedstinsinc, Ald given to nzcdf aad deaerVing students,” Term bepos the ist Weboentey ‘Dutcher “Per cabulogue ani ictormeson, cattere 7 . = President HORACE BUMSTEAD, D.D. Educational \otes. |_ Lincoln Institute opened Monday, September 7-h, with 200 students the first day, and every day new students are coming, ‘This is quite an improve: ment over last year and is the largest in the history of the school. All seo: tions of the country are represented, mflny coming from as far South as New Orleans and Galveston, Texas. All this 1s due to the energy, ability and induatry of President B, F. Allev, who has the ‘support and good will of the people of Missouri in particular and the ‘West in general, and who is building up one of the best echools in the country for Ne- Broes. A teacher of cooking has been added to the industrial department for young women, and another to the in- dustrial department for young men. ‘Very appropriate addresses were made by the members of the facalty and stu- dents. The address of the day was made by President Allen, who spoke on “The Dignity of Labor.” Mr. R. A. West, of the class 1901, was elected secretary to the president Mr, Weat received his business training in the Bryant and Stratton Business Col- lege, Chicago. Miss f, D Sprague, of Washington, is the new teacher of cook- ing and Mr P, A. Saunderson and A. J. Starnes, of Kansas City, will assist Mr. Reynolds in the industrial department. The degree of A. M., was confered on Mrs, J. C. Yates, of the department of English, after a thorough course in one of the leading schools of the West. Prof. 8. M. VanCleave, principal of the preparatory department of the State Norma! school, of Frankfort, Ky., has won quite @ reputation for the manner in which he conducted the recent color- ed teacher's institute in that city. eee Rev, J. T. Hill, A.B, B. D,, of Balti- more, Md., will teach at Hearne, Texas, Academy. A CALL FOR EDUCATED MEN, ‘The call for educated Negro men who have made a special study of theoretical and practical agriculture is more press- ing than the supply. The demand for such men comes from all parts of the United States and from several foreign countries. The Agricultural Depart- ment of the Tuskegee Institute is now Prepared fo give instruction of a high grade to persons who have finished either common school or college courses, We hope that a large number of such Persons will enter this department at ‘Tuskegee this fall. For information as to expenses, etc., apply to Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. ‘The Freeman can be purchased in Memphis, Tenn., from Allen Spencer 155 DeSoto steeet. who is an authorized agent of The Freeman. LaGrippe Caused Heart Trouble, Nervous Prostration and Dyspepsia. My Friends Know Heart Cure Cured Me. ieee ey fo wel ree terceetee is well “known ther tection of Towa as an ardent worker in the M. E. Church. She says:"LaGrippe left me with a severe case of nervous depression and Bervous, dyspepsia, which soon affected my heart. [ sulfered from sleeplessness, head- ache, extreme nervousness and twitching of the muscles. The slightest exertion would cause shortness of breath, a numbness of ae body ere eee — ee ee you what I'am constantly telling my ‘riends aon epee eaty Cure et ae $0 at all these disagreeable symptoms left me. Tray add thet for severe pln en ae founc an to one Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pills and think the Nerve and Liver Pills are wonderful stomach remedy.” “Our son was stricken down with heart trouble in his Seen Teer For two months we got no sleep with him at night, fowe commenced to use Dr. Miles’ Heart Cure and Nervine with the Nerve and Liver Pills and today he is sound and well. In fact he pasted a physical examination since his sickness and is with the Army inthe uepaee I desire to add that Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pills have certainly been a boon tome. Iam frequently troubled with sick and nervous headaches and I have never found anything that would relieve me so quickly and leave me feeling so well there- after."—Mrs. Alice Moad, Buffalo, Mo. All Scene sell and guarantee first bot- tle Dr. Miles’ Remedies, ‘Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co, Ellhart, Ind. or New Orleans University The 15th Session opens Sept. 1, 1903, ‘Through courees are given in medicine, pharmacy and nurse training Students expecting to take elther of these professionel courses will nowhere find. better Advantages than we offer. For further information or cutalogue, ad- ress the Dean, DR. H, J. CLEMENTS, 1566 Canal Street, New Orleans, La.; —_——_——. Howard Universit Medical Department including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceut ¢ Colleges. ‘Thirty-sixth Session, 1908-1904, will begin Oct 1, 1605, and continua 7 months. fop'nt medical aud dovtalcolispes: cach 95800, ‘harmacentic college, $70.0, s Four years? graded courses in medicine aad dental surgery. ‘Wplicautpned laboratories in ieteee eee ridents mu 3 For catalogue of farteor information spiy to F, J, SHAD, A. M.,2f, D,, Secretary, 01 Street, N. W.. ‘Washington, D. 0, ARE YOU SHORT? If so, we will loan you money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses Wagons, etc. leaving them in your possession. This is the company that was organized for the express purpose of supplying the peo.ie of Indianapolis with money at the very lowest possible rates and making payments within reach of all. Try our new Building Association Plan arranged in fifty weekly payments. $25 00—Weekly Payments Only 60c. $0.00—Weekly Payments Only $1.20. Other amounts in same proportion. We also make loans, Watches and Discouns, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Room 203 Stevenson B'd'g. Second Floor—front room. 15 E. Washington St Girls' Coats NOT the least among present attractions at the AYRES stores are the many handsome Coats and Costumes for little girls. Just as a suggestion, wouldn't it be a good arrangement to bring the youngsters down this week when they may see the very interesting educational exhibit of the Crowns of the World's Rulers? It will be a pleasure to have you and yours visit the store while there is so much that is attractive. L.S.AYRES&Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. TO FREEMAN SUBSCRIBERS. If The Freeman fails to reach you please let us know by phone or card. We cannot know unless you tell us. Phones—New, 2880; old, 7187, black. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. Send your church items to The Freeman. T. C. Smith has returned from Danville, Ill. H. W. Russell, of Logansport, was in the city this week. Rev. Gilliam, of Columbus, O, was in the city this week. Miss Alberta Peyton has returned from Charlevoix, Mich. Mrs. Charles Cheatham and daughter, Marie, are visiting in Chicago. Rev. Garfield Brewster is the new pastor of Wayman A. M. E. Chapel. Mrs. Plerson, of Munce, visited her daughter, Miss Ada, here this week. William Dunlap, of Peru, was the guest of his son Clarence this week. T. W. B. Williams, of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va., is in the city. Rev. J. W. Coleman, of Allen Chapel, is attending conference at Richmond. Dr. Weaver, of Marlon, Ind., will attend the Medical College of Indiana this term. Mr. and Mrs. George Bottoms and little son, Maurice, are among relatives in Kentucky. Wm. R. Hill left Monday to resume his studies at the State University at Bloomington. Mrs. Ruth Sizemore, of Marlon, attended the A. M. E. Conference at Richmond this week. Miss Shotwell, of Cincinnati, was the guest of Miss Francis Baird, in North Senate avenue, Sunday. Mrs. Willie Early, of East Puryear street, is visiting her daughter, Miss Carrie Lindsay, in Chicago. W. E. Scott has resumed his position as freehand drawing instructor at the Manual Training High School. S. E. Glvens and, Willis Kersey attended the emancipation celebration at Anderson Tuesday of this week. The Planet Hotel, Frank Duerson, proprietor, will give a grand opening soon in honor of the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. A E. Thompson, of Macon, Ga, has returned home after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Shelton, in Locke street. J. W. Scott of "Lookout Inn," Lookout Mountain, Tenn., was a pleasant caller at this office last Wednesday morning. Mr. Elwood C. Knox has returned to his "ohair" at The Freeman office after an extended visit to Mr. James Turner, Providence, Rhode Island. DIAMONDS DIAMONDS ½-karat sizes and ¼-karat for- ½-karat sizes and ½-karat for- ½-karat sizes and ½-karat for- Will give guarantee with each Diamond. J. P. MULLALLY, JEWELRY, 28 Monument Place. J. P. Mullally is now in Europe buying Diamonds. MAN IN TOP HAT Messrs Ollie and Robert Jackson, of Chicago, members of the Jakson Orchestra, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, in East Puryear-st. Messrs. Charles H. and Joseph Baughman are spending a much needed vacation in Henderson, Ky., the guests of their sister, Mrs. Catherine Armistead. Miss Eurus and Master Wm. Carr, after an extended visit with Mrs. T. V. Johnson, in Minervia street, left Sunday morning to attend school at Terre Haute, Ind. Rev. W. H. Riley, Hon. Gurley Brewer and George L Knox were at the celebration at Anderson Tuesday. The address of welcome was delivered by Mayor John L Forkner. Speghatti supper given at the cafe and grill room Tuesday, September 29, 1908. Dancing. Good music. Harry Fidler, president; Henry Colvin, treasurer; Robert Moody, manager. New phone 3612 Samuel Gray, who has for several years been foreman at John Malone's barber-shop, has concluded to go in business for himself. He has opened a shop at 226 Indiana avenue, which he is endeavoring to make one of the very best in the city. His equipments are new, up-to-date furniture, and in keeping with this intention, Mr. Gray hopes to see his old friends and may new ones at his new place of business, where they will be given the best attention. 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 W. C. Tailor 327 Indiana Ave. is the place to get stylish and select from. Our goods are all goods. Try us and be pleased. Prices Will Joseph H. Douglass, the well-known violinist, will appear at Tomlinson Hall, October 14th. He will be assisted by Frank Fowler Brown, the noted tenor singer, and other local talent. Miss Tennie Robinson, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Columbus, O., Covington and Lexington, Ry. has returned to her home in Sheffield avenue She reports a pleasant trip. Those appearing on the program at Bethel church Tuesday evening were: Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter, Dr. W. H. Furniss, Judge Whallon, Messre. J. H. Lott, T. J. Yount, and Gurley Brewer. Dr. Joseph H. Ward presided. J. E. Moreland, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., has been in the city for a few days. He addressed that body last Sunday at its place of meeting. He hopes to see a permanent home for the colored Y. M. C. A., of this city in the near future. Dr. J. E. Mooreland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., spent the greater portion of the week with the local organization. The literary society, gymnasium features and other departments will be resumed beginning next week The public liberally patronized the baby show recently given at Flanner Guild, for which the management desires to return thanks. Seventeen dollars and forty-two cents was raised, and after an expense of $ 48 was liquidated $11 98 was placed in the treasury. Mr and Mrs. Henry V. Hart, 1211 N. Capitol avenue, entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs Charles Alex Dorey and daughter of New York City. About one hundred guests were present. American beauties were much in evidence. The decorations throughout were pink and white. After 10 o'clock dancing was indulged in until a late hour. BUSINESS INTERESTS. Call on J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 435 Indiana avenue. New phone 807. The Boston Market, 339 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, 3069 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. The Capital Supply Company will open an establishment at 638 Indiana avenue, where they will make to order ladies and gentlemen's clothing. They will also clean, dye and repair. 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 200. Good lodging rooms, 821 W. Michigan street. Holliam and Reese. Troussers $50 and up; suits $20 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 Majestic Club, at Hotel Fidler, 310 W. North street, cordially invite von and lady friends to attend the Speghatti supper given at the cafe and grill room Tuesday, September 29, 1908. Dancing. Good music. Harry Fidler, president; Henry Colvin, treasurer; Robert Moody, manager. New phone 3612 Samuel Gray, who has for several years been foreman at John Malone's barber-shop, has concluded to go in business for himself. He has opened a shop at 226 Indiana avenue, which he is endeavoring to make one of the very best in the city. His equipments are new, up to-date furniture, and in keeping with this intention, Mr. Gray hopes to see his old friends and many new ones at his new place of business, where they will be given the best attention. Mr. P. J. Kelleher, hatter, a name that has become as familiar as household words. Mr. Kelleher for more than twenty years has been identified with the business interests of Indianapolis; he has won an enviable reputation for himself as an honest merchant who believes in thirty-six inches to a yard. Mr. Kelleher has always been a valued member of his community and a u-ful citizen; he has been more or less, during his life, associated with military movements and societies that have had in view the uplift of his fellowman. The Boys Brigade, a notable organization in the interest of the preservation of the boys of the society in which he moves, is now his special care. His spirit is contagious, keeping alive in the well-known bridege high notions of life and honor. Mr. Kelleher has one of the best stores of the kind in the city, almost exclusively devoted to men's and boys' hats and caps. He has recently added a full assortment of gloves, also umbrellas, which he will sell as low as any dealer in the city. His location is at 111 W. Washington street. opposite the Claypool Hotel. THE NEW PARKER HOUSE. J, H Holliman 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 exciting. Serving the best in season all times. Mrs Frankle 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. THE FAVORITE SOLD. Messrs. Carter and Alonzo Smith have purchased the "Favorite," the well known confectionery, which is now undergoing a complete change. A formal opening will take place Sunday, Sept. 27th, from 2 until 10 o'clock p.m., at which time they will have the place in first class running order with a full stock of fresh candie, the best soda, ice cream; also a choice supply of cigars and tobacco. Oysters will be served in any style. 534 Indiana avenue. For 50 Years it has been tested and found true, Old Prentice Whisky is always reliable call for it and see that your dealer has it. Shipped direct from the Distiller to the dealer. Old Prentice Distillery, No. 2. J. S. BROWN & SON. McBrayer, Ky. Distillers. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Services 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. Sunday- school 2 p.m. Rev. J. M. Townsend left Tuesday night for the conference at Richmond, ind. Quite a large audience witnessed the emancipation celebration Tuesday night. It is intended to repeat these celebrations annually. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTE 4. 422 North Senate avenue, Rev. T. W. Lott, pastor; Sunday School 9:30; preaching 11 a.m., and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Thursday evening. Our Sunday School is rapidly increasing. Our former superintendent, S. R. Smith, who has been away for the summer, was with us Sunday and officiated in absence of our present superintendent. Rev L R. Mitchel preached two very in interesting sermons last Sunday to a good audience. The Ladies' Aid Circle meet every Thursday afternoon at the church. NINTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES. The service of last Sabbath morning was well attended The Y. L. A. S. of the church is preparing to hold a Bazaar, for the benefit of the church, about the last week in Oct, or the first week in Nov. The church and the public, are urged to give them all the assistance they can. A first class program will be rendered each evening. Rev. H. A. Gibson attended the Indianapolis Presbytery, which met with the Hopewell church, three miles from Franklin, Ind., last week. He made a talk to the Pres- KANAWHA COAL $4.50 Per Ton Delivered. A. B. MEYER & CO. 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. bytery, in the interest of his local work in the city, and one also. in the interest of the Freedman's work in the South. He was also elected a delegate to the synod, which meet's in the First church of the city, on Oct. 12th. 1903. Mrs. H. A Gibson who was badly burned, on the arms, by catching fire from gasoline, is improving nicely under the treatment of Dr. Hummons. Mr. 'A. A. Taylor and his violin, ads much to the services of the church. it would be well for the session, to make him both leader and teacher of the choir. Next Sabbath is monthly rally day, and it will be well for the Captains, and members of the church; to make a note of the matter. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. Meets at Odd Fellows' hall. Services 11 a. m., and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday day evening. All are invited to come and help us. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Rev. W. H. Riley pastor; services 11 a. m, and 8 p. m.; Sunday School 9 a. m. A FREE HOMESTEAD. 500,000 acres of land free. 25 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, Roanoke, Va. The above is government land giving to the Negro free of charge. AGENTS can now double their money selling the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow. It straightens Kinky or Curly hair. Write for full particulars to O. O. M. Co., Agent's dept., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY Office in ground floor. Cafe upstairs. Meal tickets $2.50 and $3.00. Sunday Dinner 6 p. m., 20 c. FRANK DUERSON, Prop. New and Second Hand Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, Coal and Kindling. Highest cash prices paid for anything of value rature sold for cash or easy payments. 251 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Whitten Millinery See her for up-to-date millinery Children's School Hats 60c and 75c Misses and Ladies' trimmed Hats $1.98 and up. Estimated 25c. Call on her you will be pleased. 337 Indiana Avenue. Indianapolis Ind. WILLIS THE UNDERTAKER, LADY ASSISTANT 536 Indiana Ave. Phones 1173 It cares for the dead. Join at any age, cheaper than lodges or insurance. BEULAH WILLIS, Sec'y 536 Indiana Ave. Phones 1173 SHIRTS—SHIRTS—SHIRTS Rawitsch e Co. MEANS FURNISHERS CLAYPOOL BOUTE INDIANAPOLIS. Special Run on KANAWI $4.50 Per T A. B. MEY W.C.Hazel Tailoring Company 327 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, is the place to get stylish and up-to-date clothing. Ow select from. Our goods are all fresh from the woolen m goods. Try us and be pleased. We guarantee everything Prices Will Be Ad on MAJESTIC RAN Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, stylish and up-to-date clothing. Ow goods are all fresh from the woolen m be pleased. We guarantee everything Will Be Ad MAJESTIC RAN 327 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. is the place to get stylish and up-to-date clothing. Over 500 patterns to select from. Our goods are all fresh from the woolen mills. No old style goods. Try us and be pleased. We guarantee everything. 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Best companies, CARION TRUS t Corner Monument Place and E. Mar. COKE AND W of fuel, Lowest prices, guaranteed. AN & JACKSO YARDS th and 550 W. VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120,122,124 E.Washington Street. Both Phones 589 This Ointment is an excellent Complexion Preserver and a guaranteed cure for Dandruff and all itchings of the Scalp and Skin. Sold and recommended by PINK'S CUTRATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana Ave, S.E.Cor, West St. Price 16d by mail extra to cover cost of package A choice selection of large and small property for homes. Improved property and vacant lots that will prove valuable to investors, in all parts of the city. COAL. COKE AND WOOD Best grades of fuel, Lowest prices, Satisfaction guaranteed. MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK A. B. C. B American Brewing INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Bottled by J. METZGE TELEPHONE 40 B. C. BE rican Brewing INDIANAPOLIS, IND. J. METZGER TELEPHONE 407 A. B. C. BEER American Brewing Co. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Bottled by J. METZGER & CO. TELEPHONE 407 Cut Rate Market A R. HAINES, Prop. The freeman, as admitted by all Negro newspapers, is the peer of weekly journals. Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? the Celebrated HA COAL on Delivered. YER & CO. 00. 350 W. Thirteenth e, Indianapolis, Ind. o-date clothing. Over 500 patterns to from the woolen mills. No old style guarantee everything. Be Advanced IC RANGES After our present stock of Majestic Ranges is disposed of, we will be compelled to pay the manufacturers in accordance with the advances recently made on all articles in which iron and steel are used. A few days ago we received a carload of Majestics, the order for which was placed last spring. These, together with the ranges previously on hand, will be SOLD AT THE CLD PRICES. Orders may be given now and delivery made later if desired. HARDWARE CO. Both Phones 589 MER's UCCESS" ment CURES Tetter, Ringworm, Erysipelas, Blackheads, server and a guaranteed cure for Dandruff and recommended by TEPHARMACY @ by mail 2c extra to cover cost of package ESTATE All property for homes, that will prove valuable to investors, INSURANCE Best companies, IN TRUST CO. Cent Place and E. Market St. AND WOOD Lowest prices, Satisfaction anteed. JACKSON Co RDS BEER Brewing Co., COLIS, IND. TZGER & CO. ONE 407 BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guests can say to what we say and to the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if us directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like FACE BLEACH is used if you directed. Will turn your skin of black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mousse person perfectly white. In forty-eighth-shade skin in spots not noticeable. It does not turn your skin in spots not noticeable. It remains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very smooth. Will move a small pox plus, tan. You will move without touching the skin. You will color the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER MARK'S SMALLGIRL that goes in every room is enough to make anyone's hair long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and with its hair soft and easy to handle, our customers' box is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-SMELL thrown in free. a letter or Post-Office money order, money order or registered letter, we will send it through the postage prepaid; or if you want it sent O. D. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of contents except receiver. --- 550 W. McCarty Sts GRANE AND CO, 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, VA.