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The Leading Negro Journal--In a Class by Itself. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 40. NEGROES IN OFFICE NOT SYCOPHANTS, TRIMMERS OR APOLOGIST SELECTION FOR PLACES OF PUBLIC trust a Decoration of Honor—Our Mr. Thompson Challenges Opposition to Name Our Leading Colored Official Who Has Betrayed His Race. Staff Correspondence. In declining to invite the co-operation of office holders in their so-called "convention," the managers of the putative National (?) Sufrage League offer an unwarranted affair to a body of men whose position and character entitle them to the respect of all the people. While the organization is wholly on paper and the November meeting will be nothing more than a little local fair, the innovation proposed is worthy of our notice, because it crystallizes a sensees, but oft-repeated charge that Negro office holders are a lot of cowardly gyco plants, time-servers and apologists, laking the manhood to stand up for the rights of the race. We have heard it until we have grown tired of the slanderous statement. The accusation is usually made by disgruntled fellows who have failed to secure office, and who seem to take a savage delight in lazening their more fortunate brethren. It would be decidedly interesting to take a cause of the National Sufrage League (if such there be) and see just how many of its followers would refuse the humblest office were it tendered at this moment. Behind the movement is a highly disguised plot looking to a new deal, in which they may all heir to a place at the pier counter. They talk glibly of restricting their membership to good citizens, barring "subsidized" office holders. Does the record sustain the discrimination thus set up? Let us see. The immortal Frederick Douglass, then whom no greater champion of racial manhood ever drew the breath of life, was for many years a federal office holder. B. K. Bruce, the polished gentleman and patron of ambitions youth, was eminent in official life. Capt. John R. Lynch, office holder, has always stood for solid racial achievement. Rev. Henry Highland Garnett, an unblemished captain of souls, died in office. John F. Cook, Dr. John R. Francis, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, Dr. A. M. Curtis, W. M. McCoy, Judge George L. Ruffin, James Moore Trotter, James C. Matthews, Geo. E. Gov. Gow, P. B. S. Pinchback, Rev. C. L. W. Smith, Col. L. W. Pledger, Judge M. W. Gibbs—all these have been of the detested office holding army. Some are living; some have long ago been gathered unto their fathers, who will dare say they do not typify the best and most courageous and progressive tendencies of their time? Does the list, which might be multiplied many times over, contain one apologist or triter? Face the issue squally! Suppose we go down the line and take up the present incumbents of the larger national officers—those which are presumed to carry with them the insignia of leadership. What is the matter with Register Judson W. Lyons? When was he ever subjugated or subsidized into silence when the civil rights of his people were attested? and Reverend John C. Dancy. Is there a single yellow streak in his long record in the public service? When did his silver-toned eloquence fail when a word would help the cause? And Stamp Agent John P. Green, who has made more or better speeches than this scholarly son of Ohio for the enlargement of the Negro's status as a citizen? What fault can be found with Assistant Register Cyrus Field Adams? There is Minister W. F. Powell, making a magnificent record as a diplomat and strentuous american in Haiti and Santo Domingo. The case has nowhere a more indisfigurable or maturer and worker than Prof. Jesse Lawn, ready with tongue or pen, in rain or summer's heat to stand up for the latest mantel of citizenship for the race, not less ardent in this behalf are Judges R. H. Terrell and E. M. Hewet, District attorney W. H. Lewis and C. W. Anderson, in the states we shall find such giants as James Lewis, Col. Robert Smalls, mah T. Montgomery, J. B. Raymond, R. Smith, Col. J. H. Deveaux, H. A. Rucker, Col. Joseph E. Lee and E. A. Johnson, each in his place and according to his opportunity for the uplift of the dark. THE WORLD WATCHES EVERY MOVE WE MAKE. BURDENS. OPPOSITION PREJUDICE POVERTY PROSTEEROS DE NEGRO DAT'S WHAT WE LIKE TO SEE. PULL HIM DOWN. B OSTON GANG SOAP BOX PULL HARD I'll TAKE LEAD OF RECOGNITION HAY WOOD 1903 skinned inhabitants of our common country. They are all honorable men. Yet the promoters of the so-called National Suffrage League would bar them from participation in a gathering called presumably to advance the very policies which would guarantee to those in office and out the most precious rights and immunities provided by the federal constitution. They are to be ostracised for being a part of the government that the League is supposed to uphold. Did you ever hear of a sorrier piece of nonsense? Suffrage League needs them far more than they need the League. In face, the concern will be devoid of influence without them—not so much because they hold office as that they are upright men, to whom the people have been accustomed to look for guidance—men who have never betrayed their trust. Selah! SHARPS AND FLATS. The wife of a bishop can make herself as useful to the cause of humanity as the prelate himself, if she puts her mind and heart No editor has ever wielded a permanent influence upon the world of thought who did not convince the masses of his honesty of motive and sincerity of conviction. Look them over. If both President Roosevelt and Ex-President Cleveland should decide to make a trip South, wouldn't there be "something doing in Dixie" sure enough! With the massive Catholic church opposing the iron-clad oath of the labor unions, it would seem that the latter are due another turn at taking in sail. ed by malicious criticism—sometimes. The Alabama "lily" make up with us, if it Neither John P. C Fortune were born in It may be Roosevelt all, who knows? Rumor is almost in Rather than a term of opprobrium, officeholder is a decoration of honor. It is good to seek office. It is better to hold office. To vote and be voted for are above principles. The fact that a man occupies a position of trust and responsibility under the nation or state suggests that he is singled out as one worthy of confidence, one in whose hands the welfare of the many may be safeguarded beyond suspicion of malfeasance. It is going a long distance out of any individuals way to lump public servants into a heap and spurn them as sycophants, traitors, apologists and the like. Such a characterization is unjust, absurd and wholly reprehensible. Abuse of them without warrant injuries the entire race—make us the laughing stock of those whose respect we should court by intelligent conduct. To get on we must work together in harmony—in sympathetic co-operation, eschewing class discrimination and avoiding frivolous accusation. Our office holders are, without notable exception, thoroughly representative of the moral and intellectual stamina of the race. We must sustain them. They will do us credit in proportion as we back them up in their efforts towards a broader life and capacity for work. The so-called National Suffrage League needs them far more than they need the League. In face, the concern will be devoid of influence without them—not so much because they hold office as that they are upright men, to whom the people have been accustomed to look for guidance—men who have never betrayed their trust. Selah! SHARPS AND FLATS: The wife of a bishop can make herself as useful to the cause of humanity as the prelate himself, if she puts her mind and heart into the work. Mrs. M. E. Harris, the devoted helpmeet of Bishop C. R. Harris, of the Zion connection, has become matron of the Slater Industrial Academy at Winston-Salem, N. C. This institution is thriving under the direction of Rev. S. G. Atkins, and exerts no small degree of influence in its section. Booker T. Washington is studying agriculture and dairying in Europe, having already visited England and France. We take no stock in the report that Dr. Washington is traveling under the names of "Jones," though he is desirous of escaping general attention. He is not to visit Africa as given out in some quarters. If rag-time is to become America's national music, as Dr. U, S. G. Clemens asserts, let us see to it that the ragtime is cut off of a better grade of goods than most of that with which the country has been suefited. Cole and Johnson are doing their full duty in this matter. Let the Negro look to his own household and clean up the evils that lie in his pathway. This work belongs to us, in the very largest measure. Well-disposed whites can assist, but they cannot alone perform the tasks allotted by Divine Providence to ourselves. No editor has ever wielded a permanent influence upon the world of thought who did not convince the masses of his honesty of motive and sincerity of conviction. Look them over. If both President Roosevelt and Ex-President Cleveland should decide to make a trip South, wouldn't there be "something doing in Dixie" sure enough! With the massive Catholic church opposing the iron-clad oath of the labor unions, it would seem that the latter are due another turn at taking in sail. The New York Evening Post is "square" on the Negro question. Ditto, the Washington Evening Star, New York Tribune and Boston Transcript. Recruits are wanted for the navy. Since Roosevelt and Moody smashed the color line. There is no reason why the Negro need not apply. Education never makes fools of people. A smattering of undigested facts, though, frequently unbalances light headed individuals. Whether a man comes in for praise or blame to secure enough attention to be "it," even for a while, is a feat of mean proportions. To the best of our information no national (?) organization had been formed in Washington since the first of the current month. A narrow minded crank is equally disagreeable. Whether his mania breaks out out over religion, politics or society. That person is happiest who conceives his life along right lines and lives it, regardless of clamor or criticism. If Governor Yates acts as strongly as he talks a lynching will never disgrace Illinois' sacred soil. The righteous worker need not be dismay- ed by malicious criticism. Even critics die—sometimes. The Alabama "lily. whites" don't have to make up with us, if they don't want to. Neither John P. Green nor T. Thomas Fortune were born in Kentucky. It may be Roosevelt and Fairbanks after all, who knows? Rumor is almost invariably a liar. NOTICE! The Freeman Publishing Co., respectfully calls the attention of their many readers to the various quality of mail order advertising they are carrying in their columns. The merchants, in almost every branch, are beginning to recognize The Freeman as a substantial and profitable medium through which to give publicity to their wares. It behoves every broad mind, progressive Negro to support these advertisers, and thereby insure to The Freeman the continuous business of these firms. Support of this kind is far greater in a material sense than the $1.50 you pay for subscription. The advertisements of any journal and its ability to give results warranting continuation is the basis upon which its success is established. Aside from this clannish disposition we would instill it is a well known fact that the consumer always saves from 15 to 25 per cent by dealing with the manufacturer direct. As the holidays approach The Freeman readers will be introduced to mail order houses, involving trade in every possible necessity. Support them! We are doing a wonderful work along this line, help us to maintain it. Very Respectfully Yours, J. D. HOWARD, Mgr. Avd. Dent. THENEGROPROBLEM OPINIONS, HOWEVER HONESTARE NOT ALWAYS RIGHT THE FREE NEGRO COUNTS MORE Than a Slave-No Problem Solved Unless Solved in Right, Truth and Justice—Equal Citizenship for the Black Man Impossible. Editor John Temple Graves does not represent the best thought of the South, and is not in harmony with the truth when he says that the Negro is incapable of becoming fit to possess and exercise the full rights and privileges of an American citizen. His Chicago speech was simply an eloquent appeal to a large body of students—future statesmen, to lay aside all consideration of right and justice, and to enter upon life determined to defend race pride by fair means or by foul. The whole mass of glittering words and sparkling sentences that make up the outward seeming of the speech simply mean what I have stated when you boil it down. Graves, in his appeal to the large student body to enter life with eyes closed to justice and hearts indifferent to right, was morally no higher than a would-be able orator, who might stand before a large body of laboring men and exhort them to seize the property of the wealthy. This nation has a "race problem," and it has a great many other problems, but whether any problem be solved or not this much is certain, it is not permanently solved until it is solved in strict justice and in harmony with truth and right. Graves, in his speech quoted this question: "Will the white men permit the Negro to have an equal part in the industrial, political, social and civil advantages in the United States?" He gives as the answer: "no," and declares that there are not ten thousand and white people in the country who would not say no. Then follow words which show how indifferent he is to right and to justice, how dead to all moral principles. He says: "This may not be right, but it is honest. It may not be just, but it is evident. It may not be politics, but it is great, glaring indisputable, indestructible fact. North and South, the answer, whenever it is honest, is the same." Graves makes his mistake in thinking that this generation is to give the answer. The generations come and the generations go but the nation stand here forever. The anti-slavery advocates entered politics and named a candidate for president, but only secured for him seven thousand votes. The Abolitionists were hooted at, persecuted mobbed, abused, derided, scorned and censured by press and pulp, yet slavery has been abolished. Let Mr. Graves turn from the utterances of the time of Bob Toomes and read the words of a noble Georgian, Henry W. Grady, uttered in 1886 before the New England Society of New York. Said Mr. Grady: "We have found out that in the general summary the free Negro counts more than he did as a slave. We have planted the school house on the hilltop, and made it free to white and black. We understand when Lincoln signed the emancipation proclamation your victory was assured, for he then committed you to the cause of human liberty, against which the arms of man cannot prevail; while those of our statesmen who trusted to make slavery the corner-stone of the Confederacy doomed us to defeat as far as they could, committing us to a cause that reason could not defend or the sword maintain in the sight of advancing civilization." There are the words of a son of a Confederate soldier, who fell bravely fighting to defend the Confederacy. Is there not a lesson taught, and is not that lesson one that tells us that the voice of any particular generation speaks only for the passing hours, unless it utter words of eternal truth and advocates eternal justice? Men, like Mr. Graves, would solve the race problem upon dictates of prejudice and pride. Since when has America become the land of a race? This is the land of man, man from the wide world over. The nonmigratory black man who is now here would never have come of his own free will, but he is here, and in the language of Mr. Graves: "That is a great, glaring, indisputable, destructible fact. Providence allowed him to be brought here. Unless the power of SHOES! SHOES! SHOES! GEO. J. M 26 and 28 E. Wash nes 203. The Malott Coal a Massachusetts and Peru Aven DEALERS IN Coal, Coke, Lime, Laths, Sewer Pip 26 and 28 E. Washington Street The Malott Coal and Lime Co. Massachusetts and Peru Avenues. Indianapolis, Ind DEALERS IN Coal, Coke, Lime, Laths, Cement, Charcoal and Sewer Pipe. Send 10 cents to Charles Alexander, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O., and receive a copy of "One Hundred Distinguished Leaders," a little book containing pictures and sketches of 100 prominent colored men. Good agents wanted at once. Write today. Stamps or silver accepted. M. MRS. 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These men confuse and confound the masses, and strange to say, build up a reputation for leadership when they are not leaders at all. The Wilberforce Student. Nor is it necessary for a Negro or any one else to pretend to be so profoundly learned that they feel not to express themselves unless it means confusion to the average reader. The Student's insinuation is well founded when it intimates that our race is somewhat given to the thing, but we think the Student is a little scathing if it means to say that a learned Negro could not mystify the average reader in just the same manner as a white man; an implied proposition which leads to this conclusion: that education does not operate equally in all regardless of race. This modification, however; some are more susceptible to its operations than others owing to the thing, heredity, with its evidence of preparedness which is no longer speculative. But the few only are affected by the law; hence the rule holds good that one man's education is about the same as that of the other, everything else being equal. The Student, we hope, will not insist that a Negro, if he chooses to do so, could not be quite as mystifying and startling as any one else. But there is no call for an exposition of wisdom couched in long, unusual and technical terms that are not familiar to the average reader, yet it would be a travesty on the educated if they could not get beyond the average reader and stay there. The race has run to words; the reason is not so difficult of explanation if the law of association means anything. The older Negroes have a decided penchant for big words due, we think, in part, to the admiration of the educated whom they served, since they to them were the "people." In their sets they were also important and felt to act it out in as many ways as it was possible. Fine words and phrases were ways that only cost time and attention for such rich effects; the lords and ladies of their social kingdoms. Even in this day to talk "propah" and dictionary is no bad accomplishment—the passport for sure recognition in those societies where the reign of good clothes is not supreme—the two make a difficult combination to beat in most societies. The thing of running to words is notable in the African publications whose editors are educated in some of THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Lowest Prices Phones 203 the best schools in the world—at Cambridge and Oxford, in England. Their expressions, while full of meaning, are yet heavy, ponderous as contrasted with that agility for which American writers are noted. Their productions are indicative of the labor and tedium through which they have passed. They do not appear foolishly expositional, but painfully sincere, especially in treating subjects calling for lighter treatment. These scholars have not come in contact with the rich in the capacity of servants, therefore apeling cannot be charged to them. It stands to reason, judging from the educated Africans, that the race verbosity cannot be traced altogether to mimicry, resulting from association; but it is rather a deep seated, inherent disposition or propensity which, like Begrac's big nose, "the unfailing sign of greatness"—great intellectual desire—colossal in pattern, as it were, which the race will yet fit and be the world's premier race when it comes to the purely intellectual. In fact signs now point in that direction, and where the race is not hampered, brow beaten and underestimated the thing is actually on. Take music, for instance; it takes Anglo-Saxon masters to make better music than an alley Negro pickaninny who does not know one note from the other; it shows some sort of mental acumen not possessed by all; the retentive memory, then the skill which requires years of fingering; it is something marvelous. Add to this endowment years of training in the best schools, then what? As to voice every Negro is a born musician. They are not confined to music, but literature, the fine arts, all are to them as one. It was Herbert Spencer who, in his notes years ago, had much to say in contrasting the abilities of the Caucasian and Negroes. He insisted that the Negro child was unusually bright as a child and that it generally outstript the white child in the beginning, but in the long run the Negro child was distanced. Mr. Spencer, if he lived in these times, would be forced to change his opinions. The Negro child is hampered all along the route; it has no royal road at any stage of the game, yet it quite as often tallies at the goal as its white competitor, if not offender. It may be that trials and tribulations are required to bring out the best in us; if so the race will certainly be all intellectually predicted for it. From the standpoint of education the Negroes' future is indeed brilliant; these longings for the "unattainable" expressed in great words will be taken as indicative of the spirit that would be free. Educational Notes. A Place Where the Negro is Wanted. From the Negro Farmer in the Mississippi Delta, by Alfred Holt Stone, in the Southern Workman. Without touching upon the larger field of the general southern attitude toward the question of Negro labor, I may say that most agricultural districts of course want to retain such Negroes as they have, but I know of no other of equal era wherein deliberate, systematic and persistent efforts are put forth to add to the Negro population. Nor do I know of any other to which so many Negroes are drawn through the efforts of kindred and friends who have preceded them. One of the most important factors in the permanent prosperity of the laboring Negro, entering as a matter of course largely into the question of opportunity, is the existence of kindly relations between the races, and I am Lump and crushed for sale by For tickets call at office. 49 South Pennsylvania Street Old Times Whiskey Awarded 1st Prize for all ages World's Fair now sold direct from Distillery to retailer in bond or free, all ages 1 to 8 years old, also bottled in bond all size. Write in and we will surprise you on prices if you wish to purchase direct. satisfied that these relations are nowhere better than in the rural districts of the Mississippi Delta. I do not mean to say that we have reached the millennium, that there is an entire absence of vicious Negroes and mean white men, for we have enough of each. But I do say that there exists among our Negroes a large measure of confidence in our white people, and among the latter an absolute absence of anything approaching hatred toward the former. The Negro's right of property is respected equally with the white man's, and the peaceful possession of all that he may acquire is enjoyed by him in the fullest possible degree. It is not too much to say that at least one of the vexed questions entering into the race problem does not as yet disturb us here, that of the peaceable common occupancy of the soil. The A. and M. College opened September 1st with a larger number present than for years. Prof. Councill is at his post greatly improved but not well. Considerable valuable machinery has been added to the plant since the 1st of September. The grounds and buildings are lighted by electricity. Sister Joanna P. Moore has been spending several days at the school. Judging from the frequency of the educational mass meetings held by Commissioner R. D. Stinson, of Morris Brown College they result in good. He will hold one of the characteristic meetings in Columbus, O., October 11, when Revs. James Pondexter. E. L. Gilliam, R. R. Downs and Prof. W. H. Scarbore will appear among others on the program. Commissioner R. D. Stinson, of Morris Brown College, who has been doing some effective work for his school, will in the near future, address the conferences at Xenia and Pittsburg, and will hold an educational mass meeting at Columbus. Early Having Why should the farmer hesitate to commence his haying in season? 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, indiana, as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1903. THE RACIAL STATUS. A foreigner, reading one of our race papers, would certainly get the notion that the white and colored people of America were continually at swords' points. In fact, persons abroad writing from time to time, have said as much. Owing to the size of the country and its vast population of whites and blacks the friction that takes place here, there and the next place, when summed up, is indicative of just such a conclusion. Those writing are, in the main, colored men who are abroad and who love the country still with all her faults; they want to read of the country at its best, and especially as it refers to their own race. One says, "judging from your papers, mobbing Negroes is one of the principal industries of the States." Mobs, like lightning, may never touch the same spot twice, they seldom do, but they have been averaging something more than one a week, which is sufficient to keep up the newspaper fusslade, giving the appearance to the foreigners of uninterrupted hostilities, so to speak. Suppose the disorders were of less frequent occurrence, when they are so flagrant, so subversive of guaranteed rights, would it be wise to abandon the right "to petition the throne?" When the question is one of life and death, not of high or low tariff, gold or silver, private or public ownership of public utilities, capital and labor, dependence or independence, would it be wisdom to cease one minute until every black man stood an equal before the bar of public opinion with every other man? If men, like the Irish, can fight for centuries on mere points of honor, principle, and incessantly, stubbornly oppose the yoke of dependence, which has nothing to do with the people in a close, intimate way, should men do less whose necks are in jeopardy at a caprice or whim? It would be far too partisan to pretend that every colored man who has suffered at the hands of the mob had committed no crime, but it may be asserted with assurance that the temper of the people has been such in many localities that accusation only was needed to inflame a sufficient number into passion to constitute a mob. It is this mob receptive condition that is to be deplored and to be opposed; all feel it, and it is what actuates the somewhat pessimistic writing noted by foreigners in our publications. it cannot be said that the editors and contributors are unduly sensitive over the situation; indeed most have been very callous to the civil irregularities such as would have caused a national cataclysm in a more responsive people. The apathy has not been without its redeeming features; it has held the race intact; that dispersion as noted in the Indians or the lamented Acadians are like unto what the good Bishop Turner would have, has not yet come about. There are at this time signs of life with race salvation as the end. The means are sometimes inconsistent with the purported tendency as viewed by others, but it is restlessness which is a precursor of some change; generally for the better. The tendency toward independent thought an action is to be encouraged; it is what has carved the great America out of the wilderness while the old world slept on. But, as in all movements, the thing may be overdone. A THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER few years ago it would have been a fearful thing to have opposed prominent colored public men; now Washington is attacked with impunity, and indeed with much more malevolency than is warranted, even in the sense of exaggeration to be effective. But it marks the age. The spectators on other shores may confidently look forward to the periodical denunciation of all forms of oppression until the last day; they may look forward to the exposition of vice and viciousness within the race itself that it wins the confidence of the fair minded of all men and strength from its own purity that it may be fitter for the fight. It is enough to say to the interested spectator that the United States Negro is the most progressive of the line in the world. If he ventilates his troubles it is because he learns it from those who have had great experience and who has profited by so doing; he, as an aggregate, is more progressive per se in his less than half century of freedom than many nations that began to flourish before Christ. His accomplishments, possessions and possibilities are far more splendid than nations of Europe, who are presided over by beijewelled potentates and whose names are among those of the great of the earth. We are optimistic enough, but "w vigilance is the price of liberty." "We must hang together or hang separately," says the immortal Benjamin Franklin. SENATOR BEVERIDGE. Senator Beveridge fired his gun for the Republicans at Tomlinson Hall last Saturday evening. The brilliant senator is somewhat like an eagle rising from the ground, must have lots of room to get off. He was cabined, cribbed and confined according to the poets, in dealing with municipal doings. He is built for large, very large affairs, of national, yea, world import. The first thing he did on coming to be senator was to dash off to the Philippines, and, of course, he dashed back again, but unlike the general who marched up the hill. He told the staid old senators at Washington that they were trustees of God, and by inference heirs apparent to all created things, and that those people must be kept, etc., etc. He astounded the oldest citizens of the Senate and elsewhere who were somewhat amazed by the rapid young man of Indiana; but in spite of it all the hour had come and with it the newer Davld, who has built himself a sure niche in the politics of the nation—the youth that would not down. A municipal campaign does not give the intellectual Beveridge a chance to use his wings. If the thesis had been on the amelioration of the penal system in the Czar's domain or any other subject complex with international perplexities, or to unriddle the sphinx or kindred topics, like the fox in the brambles, he would have been more at home. Of course Beveridge is at home on any subject; but the gait, to put it better. The senator made a splendid plea for the cause before him and peradventure for Mr. Beveridge since he will be up for public inspection in a few more months. The Legislature of Indiana will vote for a United States Senator in a year or a little more from this time. Mr Beveridge will scarcely have opposition within his own ranks, but nothing is sacred to the "enemy." So as brilliant, as towering, as masterful as he may be, he too must sleep on his arms. No tranquility for the great; no more than for the poor; all must work to possesse or to keep intact that which is possessed. Senator Beveridge was a lucky find. He is much like a diamond, the more rubbed the more he shines; to pick a flaw proves him flawless. Youth has had the tendency to make him somewhat sophomoric, but even great in that class, and which quality is subsiding into the genius, statesman, which should find him one day the Daniel Webster of the age; or yet more, the Gladstone of his day in the "sageness" and spirit of his utterances and action. The number of colored men in business in this city is rapidly increasing; they are rapidly improving in their business notions, thus becoming fair competitors with those who have considerable more advantage. Prof. Booker T, Washington is taking a much needed rest in Europe. Mr. Charles R. Douglass of Washington, D.C., was recently accorded a warm welcome in Los Angeles, where he spoke before the Afro American Forum Mr Douglass made Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute the subject of his remarks, and quite decidedly exposed the methods, animus and mendacity of the Boston conspirators who have sought to embarrass Booker T. Washington in his work for his people. The audience was composed of the most progressive men of the race in and around Los Angeles, and they soon fell into Mr. Douglass' way of thinking. Mr. Douglass appealed to them, if they could not give material aid and encouragement, that they should by all means refrain from seeking to embarrass the work. Allen Chapel has been fortunate this year according to the views of many in securing Rev. H. E Stewart for pastor, who is conscientious, scholarly and a persistent student. He is an Indiana production and self produced in the main; he has worked hard and long and the result is one of the ideal men of the pulpit. He comes to his own with joyful acclaim, flying in the face of the proposition that nothing good comes out of Nazereth. Bishop Grant is thinking and acting with method. Success to both of them. "The Brooklyn Folly" will be the proper way to denominate the $200,000.000 scheme by colored men for the purpose of encouraging enterprises. The ambition, the intent are laudable enough; but a few for a moment will think it feasible for a half dozen reasons. It is all very foolish and only helps to fix the notion of commercial imbecility of the race. Begin at the bottom. Simon Yandes, one of the oldest citizens of the city, passed away last Monday. He was a lawyer in his earlier life and amassed quite a fortune. Mr. Yandes was noted for his generosity toward deserving institutions, giving away his money by the tens of thousands. He was highly respected by all and loved by those who were intimately acquainted with him. Independent voting means voting according to your notion as to what is best for you. Think about it on the 13th. It is a fierce campaign; 'stand up for Indianapolis' in the light that you see it. Colored men will vote for what is best for them. BOOKS. "The Negro Problem" is a recent publication that can afford to be classed in the list of worthy, even when guaged by the high standard of requirements of to day. It has to do with the great problem as indicated by the title, giving the versions, views and remedies by such men as Booker T. Washington, W. E. Burghardt DuBols, Charles W Chessnut, Wilford H Smith, H T Kealing, Paul Laurance Dunbar and T. Thomas Fortune, who are among the advanced thinkers of the race. What they may say may be almost considered in the nature of expert testimony. The volume is 12mo; cloth, $12 net: published by James Pott & Co, New York. "An Appeal to the Sons of Africa" is a production of Rev. Charles P. Jones of Christ's Temple, Jackson, Miss. It has an introduction and biography of the author by Prof. J. H. Green of Monrovia, Liberia, Africa. It, as indicated by the title page, consists of a number of poems, readings, orations and lectures designed especially to inspire youth of African blood with sentiments of hope and true nobility as well as to instruct all classes of readers and lovers of redeemed humanity. It is published by Truth Publishing Co., Jackson, Miss, U. S. A. THENEGROPROBLEM the gospel eesses to exert influence over men the black man will have all of his rights somewhere in the now dim future. The orations of men like Mr. Graves make a dangerous sound as they fly through the land, but like the spent balls that one leaped from the roaring mouth of the cannon, they will at last rust in silence and oblivion. There are those of this generation who stand before the race problem and cry out that any solution that includes equal citizenship for the black man is impossible. Many of them are sincere and honest. But an opinion, however honest, is not always correct. Let history speak to us on this question. In 1803 Jefferson purchased Louisiana from Napoleon for $15,000,000. Out of this territory have been made the states of Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. At the time of the purchase this new territory contained a population of about eighty-five thousand whites and about forty thousand slaves. The Federalist bitterly opposed this purchase, and declared as vehemently against it as does Mr. Graves against the black citizen. They claimed that it meant the destruction of the nation. The great Josiah Quincy said that the inhabitants of this new territory were alien to our race, to our laws, to our language and to our methods of life, and that if admitted into fellowship as citizens they would come like the barbarians of the Northern forests when they swarmed upon Rome. In his speech before congress, July 14, 1811, Mr. Quincy said: "You have no right to throw the rights and liberties and property of this people into hotchipetch with wild men on the Missouri, nor with the no more respectable race of Anglo-Hispano-Galo-Americans who bask on the sands at the mouth of the Mississippi." Those were honest words, expressing an honest fear, but look at present facts. The annexation of Texas in 1845 was as earnestly opposed by many leading statesmen. Senator Thomas Corwin, of Ohio, gave voice to the opposition in words that tower as mountains over the polished pebbles heaped up by Mr. Graves, and yet see what has come about. Whether he would or would not McKinley found himself in the arms of the same mighty Providence that bore Jefferson and Polk into epochs of expansion, and behold our navy in the far waters of the Pacific, and our flag floating near China. Senator Hoar lifted up his voice and repeated the cry of Quincy and of Corwin, but the flag still lies over our new territory and thousands of new peoples are coming under our laws. What has often been begun out of ambition, or pride, or grasping selfishness is at last over-ruled by Almighty God, and becomes a blessing to humanity, even as the kiss of Judas gave to humanity a Redeemer, Said Senator Corwin: "The way of the transgressor is hard. Inordinate ambition, wantoning in power, and spurning the humble maxims of justice, has, ever has, and ever shall, end in ruin. Strength cannot always trample on weakness; the humble shall be exalted, the bowed down will at length be lifted up. It is by faith in the law of strict justice and the practice of its precepts that nations alone can be saved." J. M. HENDERSON, M. D. 125 Highland Stoeet. Boston, Mass. BAPTIST CONVENE. Progressive Men of the Twin Cities of the South-Personal Notes. Winston-Salem, N. C., Special.—Here we find two towns under one government—twin cities they call them. We reached Winston-Salem in time to be present at the Lott Cary Baptist convention. This convention is composed of a body or class of men of whom no race or country needs blush. We were soon at ease in the home of Mrs. Neal, in Depot street. Seeing the sights was next in order. Prof. James S. Lanier outid hospitality itself in his attention to The Freeman's interest. He is a lawyer of the first water, with a large and growing practice. When we return to Winston we shall show our readers this young man's cut. Lawyers Bridges and Fits are prosperous attorneys. Fitts is said to measure well in criminal practice with any lawyer in the state. Two undertaking establishments attempt to bury our dead; these houses are run by Smith and Howard respectively. It seems to be the sentiment here that a Negro shall bury all creatures of a Negro's beeting. It is claimed that the death rate in Winston is very low, owing largely to the fact that Drs. Hall and Jones, the colored doctors, will just not allow their patients to die. Winston has the largest tobacco factory in the world, yet there is very little tobacco used in Winston. There are more business house among our people here than in most towns. A fine drug store, owned by Dr. Jones, with a $5,000 building going up, leads the story. A building and loan association, headed by Prof. Atkins, the people's idol. Among grocers we have Mrs. Toliver, Hooper, Gibson, Jones, Hays, Hampton, Matthews, Spencer, Penny, Hawkin, McDonald and Rucker. Clanton is laying plans for a dry goods store. The ministers of the gospel here take high rank. Rev. Johnson, of the Baptist Church, is dignity itself. Rev. Van Worth, a matchless builder, Rev. Diggs, of the M. E. Church, scholarly, broad, the christian man; Rev. Peters, of the Christian Church, Revs. Lowell and Stroud, of the A. M. E. Church, and Rev. Smith, of the Zion Church, are gentlemen by whom the "tar neels" swear. They are true leaders. Dr. Smith may be the next editor of the Star of Zion. Profs. Johnson, Chance, Williston look after the insurance of our people, and the field is well looked after. Messrs. Lee Smith, Cash, Hargan and one or two others are the leading barbers. We shall write Winston up at length before a great while. "WANDERER" Every Lady Read This Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one to swine the recipe. I will send it Free every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it Free. Address Mrs. A. B. Hudun, South Bend, Ind. WANTED - A good sober, reliable colored barber. Will pay 65 per cent. Apply atonce. CHAS T. BASS, Nullan, Ind. 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GLOWY 4 Paws & Salls Bros. Circus-Martin, O. Oct. 12; Tyler, 13; Corsicana, 14; Waxa achle, 15; Calvert, 6; Bryan, 17. A. W. MARTINS "Uncle Tom's Cabin Co- Hilberson, O. Oct. 12; Wilmington, 13; Columbus, 15, 16. RABBIT's Foot, Ga. Oct. 12; Covington, 14; Madison, 15; Washington, 16; Warrenton, 17. THE HOTTEST COIN IN CONN—Wellsville, O. Oct. 12; Warren 13; Rochester Pa. 14; jean 16; Middletown 17; New York 18; MILLETT Bros. & Brooks (Penberg Stock, Co.) Pittsfield, Mass., week of Oct. 12. WILLIAMS A WALKER'S "IN DARHOMOY" Co.—London, Eng indeinite George Tichner is doing his monologue with Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. Ollie Dempsey, the well known sporting man of Cincinnati, O., is in Indianapolis. Robert Lyons sends regards to Stanford McKissick and Bobby Kemp McKissick write. Miss Grace Halliday of the Fenberg Stock Co., is receiving many complimentary notices from the Eastern press. Williams, DeVine and Bailey have joined hands as a trio and are appearing in an act entitled: "A Tramp's Mishaps." Griffin B. Wilson, contortionist and aerobat is slowly recovering from a severe spell of sickness at his home in New York. Mrs. Harry A. Brown (Katherine Harris) is, this week, at the Gem Theatre, Haverhill, Mass, with Lynn, Worcester and Lawrence to follow. Mike Wells' Ebony Belle Co, headed by those popular Indianapolls favorites John Tolliver and Fred Lewis, is playing to crowded houses in Eastern Ohio. Ed Simpson, the Black Maobeth of oncology, monologist and stump speaker, formerly of the McKanlass Alabama Warbells' Minstrel Co, and recently with the Cissas & Minse' Black Senna- THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER tion Co., is playing dates through California. J. Ed. Green, the 'Bronze Chesterfield' writes that he is a proud sire of a wee small bunch of humanity which shall be known in after time as J. Ed. Green, Jr. Mother and child are weathering the gale consequent upon such periods of motherhood quite nicely. They are holding forth for the present at Nashville. J. Ed. Jr., has been named in honor of James Goins an old school friend of Mr. Green's and Ernest Hogan of professional popularity. The Freeman extends congratulations and best wishes. Notes from Domino Theatre, Fernandina, Fla.—We are greeted nightly with a large audience to witness our beautiful act: "Dewey's Reception" by company, staged by Miss Crampton. Miss Kitty Brown is a valuable addition to our select stock company. Miss Pauline Crampton and Miss Carrie Hall are doing a clever sisters act. Miss Tena Gillam, the ever clever soubrette, is a strong card and top liner. Miss Estella Jones, of the team of Dennis & Jones, closed Saturday night. Mr. Fred Sulls send regards to Tommie Logan. UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. Al. W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin combination paid this city its annual visit last week, showing at the Park Theatre two evenings to packed houses. The company is made up of white and colored people, among the whites being the renown Milt G. Barlow, known to the profession for many years as a high class performer. It is but natural that his impersonation of Mrs. Stowe's Uncle Tom would be clever and ideal. Some innovation has been made in the version of the famous character which, perhaps, is for the better. But the world, despite protests now and then, will love any Uncle Tom that in any way approaches the author's creation. Eva, Topsy and Mark, the other notable characters, were done with spirit and proved acceptable to the eager audiences. They have become classical and have but to come any ways near the preconceived notion in order to be acceptable. In other words, the world has a fair idea of what it may expect to see. The children know of little Eva long before they are able to appreciate her part in the play; she has been handed down and will continue so, thus setting up an endless chain of spectators who are awaiting her in the 'truth' as near as it can be. The same may be said of Uncle Tom, Topsy, Eliza, Mark and the infamous Legree, proving that a great moral lesson that the human heart, unseared by sin and wrong, is right. The chances are that there will be Uncle Tom's cabins yet for years to come owing to the lesson of humanity taught and also heeded when the heart is young. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City: "Avery and Hart closed a more than successful engagement at the Circle Theatre, Sunday night.—The Two Ballies left Sunday evening for Boston, where they are appearing this week at the Howard—Luke Pulley is very busy at present engaging people for the stupendous production of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' which will be produced this fall under the direction of Wm Brady at the Academy of Music for a run of eight weeks.—All and Cecil Watts are a big hit at the Orpheum Theatre this week.—Perrin and Slater's 'Jolly Set' in the mirth provoking musical farce, from the versatile pen of Sidney Perrin entitled "A Bogus Prince," were a big card at Proctor's 23d street theatre recently, Bob Slater, Sidney Perrin, Black Carle, Bobby Kemp and Walter Crumble being allotted parts which they portrayed in a creditable manner. Besides the above mentioned the company is composed as follows: May Lange, Midget Price, Cecil Reese, Marie Willis, James Slater, Emma Chacon and Eugene Butler.—Chas H Moore. basso of Chicago sends best regards to "Daddy" Love and all friends in the Windy City—Jones and Sutton are in the city. They are booked to appear in Springfield, Mass., next week.—Tom Brown's Magnolia Quartette, which is composed as follows: Jube Johnson, first tenor; Chas. H White, second tenor; Leon Williams, first bass, and Chas H. Moore, second bass, left Sunday for Staffords Springs, Mass., where they have been engaged to appear on the 7th, 8th and 9th inst. They are booked to appear at the Chicago Opera House, commending October 15th, after which they go on the Orpheum circuit —Dan and Minnie Washington writes that they are getting along nicely with Smith & LaRose's New Octooons —The Wilsons are in the city.—Kid Thomas has signed a contract for forty-two weeks with the Saratoga Dramatic company, which opens October 10th.—Ernest Hogan and Mattle Wilkes are headliners at the Circle Theatre this week —L. F. Vierra, Mattle Phillips and Eva Moore returned to the city last week from Paris, France; all report an excellent season; Mose Slaughter sends best regards to Tom Logan —Walter Crumbley last left Tuesday for Grand Rapids, Mich., where he will spend the winter.—“Kid” Frazier, the clever little comedian of the team of Frazier and Peterson, members of Smith & Waldron's Trocadera Burlesque company, while playing Buffalo, N. Y., became so dangerously ill that the team was compelled to cancel their engagement with the company. Mr. Frazier is now at his home in Opellka, Ga —Miss Peterson arrived in New York Saturday of last week —Harry A. Brown, the lightning crayon-singing artist, assisted by his accomplished wife, May Brown, are meeting with big success over the Casto circuit.—Grundy & Coates and their company in the “Watermelon Trust” are the big attraction at Pastor's Theatre this week.—Ernest Hogan in his original one-act farce entitled “The Missionary Man” is booked over the Poll circuit, beginning Oct. 12th at New Haven, Conn. Mr. Hogan states that nothing has been spared to make this the effort of his life, being profusely costumed and for which he will carry special scenery. Mr. Hogan will be supported by Miss Mattle Wilks, Lucille Moore and Henri Strange —John W. Dunston (Jasper) and J. F. Chapman have opened a theatrical exchange at 159 W. 29th street.—Don’t forget The Freeman every Saturday at Slaughter’s tonsorial parlors, 114 W. 31st street. Master George MoDade age 13, the youngest orchestra leader and cornet soloist the world has ever known. THE BAND MASTER GEORGE MCDADE The above cut is a perfect likeness of Master Geo. MoDade the boy wonder. Little George was born in Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. 23, 1880. He commenced the study of music at the age of ten—the cornet was the first instrument—his adva cement was so rapid he then took up the the study of the violin and today he stands among the best leaders in the business regardless of his age. Beside his wonderful accomplishment on the two instruments, he possesses the most remarkable ear so accurate and true he can at anytime tell the exact tone made on any instrument. He is justly honored the wonder of the 19th century. The following is from the pen of P. G. Lowery: "I consider Master Geo. McDade a cornetist of rare ability, a boy of wonderful good ideas, on both violin and cornet. With good teaching Little George will out rival any cornetist of his race before he leaves the ranks of boyhood. Keep your eye on the new star from Knoxville. May he ever progress is the wishes of his admirer. Notes from the Exchange Garden Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla.—The week beginning Sept. 27th, our show is running smoothly and business continues to be good. The opening act, "The Paper Hangers' Strike," went big by Dan Robinson. Virgle Deor, singing "River Nile" caught the audience and had to respond to curtain calls. Mr. Dennis Mitchell, in his singing and talking turn, was a host in himself. Miss Sarah Price, everybody's favorite. made good singing "Rosa Lee" and "Mansion of Aching Heart" Dan Robinson's buck dancing was good. "All I Want is Some One to Lose My Game" by Miss Annie Jones was all right. Miss Pearl Woods, featuring her act in Indian costume, singing "Hlawatha," took the house by storm. Buddy Glenn, in his own sketch, "Lit- tle Miss Manda Plays so Rough," and singing the "Black Gal Dressed in Red" leaves the audience in an uproar. Get the news; read the news. Bow? By paying five cents for a copy of The Freeman, on sale every Saturday at 125 Bridge street. John W. Dennis, stage manager Domino Theatre, Fernandina, Fla., was in the city Sunday, the 4th, visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. M. Middlebrook of Ocala, Fla., were in the city for a few days and left for Atlanta, Ga. George Ogden, after eleven years, returned to Jacksonville. His friends were glad to see him, especially Thos. Baxter. Quite a pleasant trip was taken to Green Cave Spring, Sunday, 4th, on the beautiful new naptha launch Beatrice own by W. L. Livingston. The party consisted of W. A. Smith, J. H. Groose, Robert Alston, Wm. Evans, Henry Meyers, Buddie Baker and W. L. Livingston. All had a grand time, and the trip will be long remembered Miss Sarah Price sends regards to Mr.West, Mrs. Mattie Jenkins and Perry Black, and says write. Her address is 125 Bridge street, Jacksonville, Fla. Notes from the Nonpariel of Minstrelsy, Billy Kersand's own big company. —The past week has transcended all former expectations. Business has simply been great. Batesville, Jonesboro and Marianna, Ark., eclipses all previous records, especially the last named place, where the management had to procure chairs in order to accommodate the audience, and exceeded all receipts of the houses heretofore by over $50. Cook and Jones, the singing and dancing comedians, are nightly called on to exhaust themselves. The Alabama quartet, Langford, Cameron, Burton and Smith are still putting up their house, and the "old war horse," Billy Kersands, is received more enthusiastically at each performance, and has to answer curtain calls nightly. Sidney Kirkpatrick, W. A. Dixon, H. S. Wootten and Jake Smith, our first-part quartet, are captivating the audience at every performance. Marsh Craig is with the big show, "nough sed." Lloyd Cooper, Sam Burns and Will Taylor, inmates of the "old folks home," send regards to Daddy Love and all friends. In conclusion, all credit is due our young stage manager, Sam Cook, for his masterly handling of the stage Prof. James S. Lacy's band, recently augmented by the Houseley Brothers, is playing, by request, nightly. Macbeth, William Tell, Faust and other selections too numerous to mention. The Houseley Brothers, as the four emperors of music, displaying instruments never seen or heard of in this section, simply mistify and carry the tremendous audiences into dreamland. They are in a class to themselves. While in Marianna, Ark., Messers Kersands and Will Taylor were entertained by Mr. M. A. Clark, a pioneer in this county, and the Grand Master of the Masonic Order of this state, assisted by Mr. Lee Nunley and Sonny Haskins. It was the first time Mr. Clark has attended a show in twenty years. He says the show is the "best ever." Wm. Thomas, master of transportation, send regards to the Rabbit Foot Co. J. W. Simmons send regards to the Hottest Coon in Dixie, Clarence Powell, Elwood Knox and all professionals. Cook and Jones send regards to Bailey and Spiller and all friends. Dave Smith send regards to the profesh and others. Notes from the Gem Theater, Fernandina, Fla.—The show opened this week with a very laughable act, "Aunt Dinah's Plonic," which kept the audience in a roar of laughter from start to finish. Richmond Cross as Aunt Dinah cannot be excelled. Dick Simmons as the Bad Coon is phenomenal. Bob Batis plays "Ginger" and keeps them laughing. Our olio, though brief, is quite interesting. Miss Amle Paris, the coon shouting comedian, is singing with much success "My Georgia Lady Love." The dancing of Battie and Simmons in their new sketch, "Saved by a Schooner," is nonpariel. Miss Lulu Williams receives two and three encores each night singing "My Mississippi Belle." Oscar Bird, our conversationalist, is right in line as a "straight man," his work is of the best. Richmond Cross, our generous stage manager, never fails to get his share of applause, and is well liked by all who know him in Fernandina. In Kentucky's Metropolis. Louisville Ky, Special.—The Colored Teachers' Institute has organized for the new year with one hundred and ten members enrolled. The following officers were elected at the last meeting: A. E Meyzeek, president; J. T. Bell, vice-president; Mary V. Hicks, secretary; F. L. Gibson, treasurer; J. E. Simpson, M. A Crutchfield and Willie Cooper, committee on program. Rev W. B. Snowden has met with a most cordial reception at the hands of the members of Jacob street A. M E. Zion Tabernacle. The church has been thoroughly overhaul and renovated and the enrollment shows a healthy increase since Dr. Snowden's arrival. The new pastor has had a successful career as a minister, and comes here after a prosperous term at Metropolitan Wesley Zion church, Washington, D. C A party is being made up to visit West Always Playing to Crowded Houses Nothing too good for their patrons, is the motto of RICHARDS & Far GEORGIA N. The ONE she salary, it A it ALWAYS is the rease the people. The best managed The best managed show in America. Al. W. Martins' Enterprises Al. W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin (Eastern.) Al. W. Martin's Ten Nights in a Bar Room. Al. W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin (Western.) Universally conceded the greatest productions of these Dramatic land marks ever attempted and the only ones that are booked to appear in Big Cities. Always room for capable Colored people with either Uncle Tom Companies. Address AL. W. MARTIN, FOR SALE EVERYWHERE Old PREN No Try it. J. T. S BRO DISTILLERS, M Old PRENTICE WHISKY None Better Point to witness the military maneuvers. The personnel will include several ladies and gentlemen of Jeffersonville and New Albany. Editor W. D. Johnson of the Kentucky Standard is forming a class in shorthand and typewriting. Henry P. Slaughter will be on from Washington shortly to lend a hand for "Bellnap and Business." The colored night schools opened September 28th with Mr. A. H. Payne as principal. The classes are occupying the building corner of Ninth and Magazine streets. Louisville could get the next Democratic National Convention if it had a hall large enough to accommodate the crowd. Why not hurry the plans for the colliseum? Rev. G. C. Clements states that his paper, "The Zion Methodist," is growing in numerical strength and spirit influence. The "Forum" held its first public meeting last Sunday afternoon at Asbury Chapel, Ninth street near Walnut. Lawyer N. R. Hooper presided and Mr. Morton H. Jayes delivered the principal address. Mrs. Ruth M. Collett of Philadelphia was present and made an eloquent plea in behalf of the A. M. E publication department, exhibiting several of its productions as examples of what education, industrial skill and high moral character can do to enlarge the usefulness of the Negro race. "Hot shot talks" were made by Bishop B. T. Turner, Rev. Mr. Lewis, Profs. A. E. Meyzeek and F. S. Delaney, Dr. B. F. Porter and others, all of whom approved of the hopeful view of the race's future taken by Mr. Jayes, and emphasizing his hearty endorsement of the work and philosophy of Bookor T. Washington. Miss Jessie Scott rendered a soprano solo, "Hosanna," most acceptably and concerted music was furnished by the excellent choir of the Centennial Baptist church. The attendance was quite large and the coming season opened promisingly. Election of officers to morrow afternoon Rev I. W. Selestman, presiding elder A. M. E. Zion connection, has been in town several days surveying the field. New Albany, Ind., Special—Rev. T. H. Tipton, traveling book agent of the A. M. E. Zion connection and national organizer of the National Federation of Civic Rights, has been spending a few days in the city. Dr. Tipton is the proprietor of a thriving grocery store in St Louis. Quite a number of friends gathered informally Tuesday evening at the handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sterrett, 506 State street, to meet Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson. The latter reached Jeffersonville a few days ago from Tuskegee and spent a while with us. In the company were Miss Marguerite B. Sterrett, Mr. and Mrs. T. H Johnson, Mr. and Mrs Jas. Harris, Mrs. Anna Adalr, Mr. A. Yanthis and others. The schools have more than an average attendance. The Scribner High School enrollment is very encouraging, and Dr. and Mrs. W. O. Vance look forward to a most prosperous year. Prof Maxwell, Dr. Martin, Dr Sparks, Dr Sterrett and the other teachers report flattering conditions. Rev. M. W. 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Order a one as this may not appear again. Address KOHL, 84 Darburs St., Dept. B-11, Chicago WANTED—First-class hair dresser at once; good wages to right party; French, Creole or Colored. Address C. TYRE PACE, 446 Main St, Memphis, Tenn. ATTENION, Wace Earners! Why not work a practical money making formula! Your course increases many times. For plan and list address BRYANT & Co., Camden St, Boston, Mass. the township and began work this week. Miss Jessie Clay has accepted an appointment as teacher at Lexington, Ky. The project to form a Booker T. Washington Formus is gaining friends. The people, preachers, teachers and all are heartily in for a strong public educational enterprise of this kind, and stand ready to tender their services. The ladies, both matrons and maldens, are for it of course. Rev. Benjamin Roberts, one of the ablest ministers of the Indiana A. M. E. Conference, has been assigned to Bethel church and that cultured congregation is greatly pleased thereat. Dr. 'Botany" Jones has left the city. The eligible list for carriers in the postoffice is composed of two names and both are colored—as remarkable as that may seem, although there is need for three or four new men, these appointments "fall to materialize." Why? Among the recent publication's by M. Witmark & sons are: "Mary from Maryland" by Geo. A. Norton, a pleasing, and catchy song, which is the big hit of "The Girl from Dixie" as sung by Irene Bentley. "Let Love Decide," by the Countess Blanca De Jennep; this is an exalted love song of a very high order of excellence, which is now being sung by many prominent concert singers. "Where the Prarie Rolls Along to Meet the Plain," by Fehelon E. Dowling, and Geo. Arthur; a descriptive song which is not only a melodious, but full of heart touching sentiment. It is now being sung with great success by Reese Posser, of Al. G. Field's Minstrels. "My Own Dear Irish Queen," by Chauancey Olcott, a typical Olcott ballad. This is Mr. Olcott's greatest song success, in his greatest play success, "Terence" "At Newport," (waltzes) by Herbert Dillea; this is one of the latest and most popular numbers by the composer of "Absence Makes the Heart Fonder." "In a Lotus Field," a Japanese novelette by John W. Bratton, whose composition "In a Cosy Corner," is know the world over. Hot Springs News. Hot Sdrings, Ark, Special.—Mrs. Bob Copeland and daughter left last week for Birmingham Ala., to attend the funeral of her father. Don't forget that Mrs. George Fairchild does up-to-date sewing at 711 Pleasant street. Rev. P. W. Walls, D. D., preached an eloquent sermon last Sunday night to quite a large and intelligent audience. Mr. Rueben Elliott has accepted the position as head cook at the Moody Hotel of this city. Mr Frank Young of Little Rock is here for his health. THE STASE WILLIAM AND WALKER'S LON- DON SUCCESS. BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. Blazing in the new and glorious atmosphere of dear old London Williams and Walker have settled down for an finite run at the Shaptesbury Theatre. Not only have their efforts been crowned with success, but royalty has blessed them and King Edward, having received them in the Royal Palace at Buckingham for an hour or so, makes their welcome richer and their prestige as actors of a little more importance than any other American performers now in London. Over one hundred performances of "Dahomey" have been given, and with a still greater demand for seats proves the assertiveness of their success. Considering the superior amount of satisfaction Williams and Walker succeeded in giving the king, his grandson and the royal family, the press of America did not go out of its way to give them an "Edna May" boom. In leaving Edna May in the shade they had gone far enough to have even attracted the attention of Alan Dale. Alan Dale, the famous New York American critic, could not have escaped hearing the Williams and Walker wind buzzing around his ears as he wandered up and down the streets of London looking for news, standing right in the draught of the greatest American cyclone encyclopedia of stage knowledge that ever met his gaze—so he hastened to Paris. In spite of some retaliation, Messrs. Hurtig, Williams and Walker must be given some praise for blowing their own trumpets. So we can see that American newspaper loyalty or Dale modesty does not always count. Just as I had predicted, the individuality of the stars and the newness of a Negro comedy performance was what attracted London most and will continue to do so all through Europe, and principally in Berlin and Paris. On their next trip abroad the play will be TRY THAT THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the main thing of significance, but the popularity of the stars will live. The king's stamp of approval has caused a general relationship of cordial feeling that will last. Whatever good deeds the beloved king does the people smile upon. Their smiles, like sunshine from heaven, not only give him inspiration, but greatly aid him in his chivalry of racial unaffectiveness which belongs to his country. Blessings be upon him for that. We hear so much at times of common American prize fighters drawing the color line it seems a wonder that American newspapers do not take a tumble and applaud Edward VII for holding up his creed even if they condemn our own dear Intrustious President for inviting whoever he pleases among his distinguished guests to dine at the White House table. What a world this is! White prize fighters are to be trampled under the feet of black actors who associate with royalty. The sporting critic writes about his fighters. Williams and Walker peruse the newspapers and never see it. They are too busy trying to trace up the movements of a great colored man who once dined with the President—in view of following after his footsteps. What do they care about a mere prizefighter, and what is a prize fighter after he has been knocked out? London is the place to signal back to America and let the Americans know that white prize fighters are of no account—not when you try to compare them with colored actors with a pedigree. Why the English king would fairly slam the door in their faces, and the American President—well he couldn't see them, that's all. This brings out the meritorious conclusion that an actor is a gentleman and a prize fighter is only a bruiser. Actors have a large scope of territory in the genteel plonic of the world. Williams and Walker now shine in the royal 600 class, while the highest station of a prize fighter is a bar room banquet. This distinguishes an actor as a social hero and the effect on his ostracised acquaintance is lugubrious. Mr. Williams meets Mr. Vanderbilt because Mr. Vanderbilt wants to be entertained. He must pay one thousand dollars to see Mr. Williams even smile or notice him in his own parlor. Mr. Williams gets rich. Money settles the disputes. A few rich people say this is not social equality. The majority of people rather think it is. What a muddle? The great white opera singers refuse to go in the millionaire's parlor only as artists. So they go as guest. They receive their pay just the same. Williams and Walker and all the other rich actors can do likewise. Its all a social deal, only the artists are sought after by the guest. They are lionized, The great opera singers and Williams and Walker are all mixed up in money, fashion and mockery and sail in the same tug with the rich. The future social line that will be drawn in America will be more along the lines of religion than color. When the races mix or the religions mix in matrimony, or the poor and rich mix in marriages, the same general stampede takes place. All this is a glorious achievement to the Negro race. Williams and Walker have not only decided this argument but they have shown to the world what the progress of colored actors means to the race problem. In Europe King Edward wanted to see George W. Walker, so Walker says, and the king saw just how a black king looks all dressed up in rich stage clothes. Black kings can sing and dance, so the king liked him. My past criticisms have not been a general disregard of the attainments of these two noted comedians. They are now the most noted Negro performers in the world. No other stars, excepting Black Patti, are household words such as they throughout the universe. Messrs. Hurtig and Seamon, who are now distinctly the greatest managers of colored stars, will be generously remembered for having stood up for their stars through thick and thin up to the crowning event of their career. All managers will now be duty bound to recognize the situation, the ground upon which they stand. All the world takes off their hats to Williams and Walker. BILLY M'CLAIN. The Most Successful of Colored Performers, Has Some Straight Jabs for His Brother Showman. Looking to the future is a theme that should interest all colored performers, there should be a saving up for old age and for those dependent; build not only for the present, but realize that it is your duty to work for the future and for those you love. The past rises like a dream; profit by it, go to their homes of want and misery, there you'll see the result of not looking a head, by him upon whom falls the support of mother, wife, sister and brother. Go to the cemeteries and count the graves of colored performers who died without a penny of which I could give a correct account, buried by alms-glivers. To see and know all this ought to be sufficient to cause showmen who are on the wrong road, to face a about, be up and doing for the future and the right. Looking to the future does not mean solely a saving and accumulating of money; your health is included. Poverty in old age is 2 pitiable, but how much sadder is broken health? It is an established fact that proper food in the junior years assures health in old age. Good health cannot result if the body is slugged with wrong food or drink. So you can be wise with money but wasteful with health. And you cannot save money if you squander it nor save your health if you waste it. Young performers should join secret orders. Seek membership in the oldest and best, first join all of them if your pocket-book can afford it, and I think it will if you lead the right kind of life, in fact your credentials must be clean to enlist in the orders and with right credential, you need never have no fear here or in the other world to come. Joining secret orders should be encouraged more among colored performers. The orders are corrective elements in the seething strife of life. They have done much to harmonize many of the discordant things in the show world that have been setting performers at each others throats. You belong to a secret order and away from home, you take sick, or, are in trouble, the entire brotherhood at once sympathizes with you and puts itself in your place for the time being to ascertain what may be done toward relief. The fraternity is not only bound to you, but includes those to whom you are responsible for and their well being; to those at home, you can be of good heart and lay all worry for family and business. In a word, belonging to secret orders weaves social intercourse and sympathy in life and after death the care of the widow and orphan or other dependants. I appeal to young and old performers to join secret orders and pave the way to that and be a "jiner." Your life is your most valuable asset. Death destroys that beyond recovery. Get your life insured, don't delay; carry all the life insurance that you possi- AR-WATERMELON D'S Hestra FOUNT B. Famou Co. 20-Stre A, OWNER AND MANAGER 160 Clark Street, CHI performers and Musicians. JOHN C. HAYWOOD'S Celebrated Orchestra 12-Pieces-12 N. B.—Wanted at all times first-class Performers and Musicians. BEFORE combing colorectal pathologist, we have had twenty plus the hair, skin and scalp, and he will send you Absc your case, a booklet on care of hair and scalp, and which he will prepare especially for you. Enclose PROF. J. H. AU 851 McVicker's Theatre Building, - has arranged with Sossman & Landis, theatrical scene painters, for a production of Niagara Fails illuminated. Mr. Allen crossing the falls with electrical effects, which will surpass all previous efforts of Negro wire walkers. Billy Nichols, while in Atlanta the 22nd visited his grand parents and was accorded a hearty welcome from those who knew him throughout that viciity. A. D. Byrd, the popular contraitio, also Miss Georgia Gilliam, supplant Misses Williams and Irving in the Troubadour Octette. The Original Boomskele closed at Atlanta. It is rumored he will be a prominent feature with the Whitman Sister's Comedy Co. Robert A. Kelley, our principal comedian, still retains his popularity with his original monologue and songs. The company is enjoying the usual success, playing to large business. Not only receiving the patronage of the colored population but the whites as well. This distinction is not enjoyed by all companies of this type. Notes from Culligan's Minstrels.—We are now in our ninth week, and business is good. Mr. and Mrs. Ed George are, with us once more, and Mr. Thomas Culligan has gone to the front. The Manhatten mixed quartette is taking from three to four encores nightly. The quartette consists of Mrs. Leir Clark, Mrs. Josie Norton, Mr. Charles Norton and Mr. H. I. Clark. William A. Thomas, our comedian, is fast making a "rep" for himself. He sends regards to Mat Turner, Daddy Love and Al. Holman. The Alabama comedy four have just joined us, and they are warm members. Mr. and Mrs. Horton send regards to Al. and Mamie Holman. Wm. Johnson sends regards to Grace Hoyet, Ambros Davis, Luke Pulley, Ted, Harry and Frank Morton. Wm. Johnson, our bass singer, has joined the Alabama comedy four quartette, and is making good. Walter Mitchell, our tuba player, has left us as he has been sick for a week. Notes Domino Theatre, Fernandina, Fla.—Dewey's reception heads our bill this week, and has been a laugh making absurdity. Miss Kitty Brown opened here the 28th. She is an old favorite here and has been busy shaking glad hands. Wm. Dorsey is expected over in favorite night. Tnis, is si Panama," Band." T the Exoha Tommie D WELLS' MIKE WELLS, care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. bly can. Insure your life to-day, tomorrow may be too late. It has been said that the most valuable possession of a man in any line of business is ready money. It possesses double value when it comes to the widow in the hour of her bereavement. I was talking to a friend the other day and our conversation drifted to life insurance which caused him to remark: "I often wondered what the poverty-stricken widow really thinks of the husband who professed to love her and yet failed to make the necessary provision for her welfare." In my opinion he is not a man; he is half made-up. He lacks in all of those elements which go toward the making up of true manhood. I trust, all showman and especially the younger ones in the ranks, will give to mother, wife, family and dependents the protection of life insurance as an anchor against the storms of life. Remember that poverty is the only load which becomes heavier the more loved ones there are to share it, and it will not hurt for show people to bear in mind what an old colored man said: "It sho aint wise to put off dat'surance man kase to-morrow you may die." Summing it all up in one; colored performers should be good citizens, join secret orders and carry life insurance in order to properly look to the future and order to save up for old age and dependent ones. Colored performers should lay their foundation upon a solid rock and then if they are faithful and loyal neither winds of adversity, waves of doubt or unjust criticism can effect the structure. Be master of yourself, look steadily to the future and at every step along life's pathway; let there be a saving for old age and those dependent. Don't put off to-day for to-morrow but commence now. Get off your foot you are standing in your own light. Can't you see it? Can't you see it? Wake up brother showman! Wake up! BLACK PATTI TROUBADORS The company arrived in Greenville, S. C., from Anderson, S. C., about 12 m. Sunday, after changing from the Seaboard and Blue Ridge railroad to the Southern railroad at Belton, N. C., after exchanging courtesies with Barlow's minstrels, who were on their way to Anderson, S. C. Mr. H. D. Collins and Prof. J. A. Rayner have been on the sick list for a couple of days, while Leslie Triplett, the Afro-Irish policeman has been complaining also. At Greenville the syndicate, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Gilliam, Misses Turner, Forceen, Henderson, Holmes, Goff, Messrs. Worles, Allen and Cook, had a melon feast, interspersed with many witty sayings and songs until a very early hour in the morning. Mr. Nolan of the firm of Voelckel & Nolan, proprietors and managers of the company, visited us Sunday, the 20th ult., at Atlanta, Ga. He feels highly impressed by the members of this attraction. Mme. Sisseretta Jones, whose voice was never better in renditions this season of classics as well as popular selections, has been received in the cities and towns that we have played with tremendous applause, it still remains evident that she is, without dispute, the best singer of her race. Miss Olivette Williams, the pleasing soprana, also a member of the Florodora Octette, staged by J. Ed Green, our stage director, was called away to the sick bed of her husband, Louis Williams, at St. Louis, Mo. The company send their sincerest regrets, his speedly recovery and her return among her many friends. Mack Allen, the greatest slack wire equilibrist of his race, while playing in Atlanta, Ga., caused great consternation at Bishop Turner's Tabernacle, as special arrangements were made by the management were made by the management to have his wire extended over the heads of the 4,000 which it seated, walking the length of the tabernacle upon a single wheel. He A man and a woman in a dress. 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Money to loan. PICK-UPS OF GENERAL INTEREST OF THE WEEK (SPECIAL STAFF CORRESPONDENCE,) The tilt between such giants as Hon. John P. Green and Mr. Fortune is unfortunate. Both are honest, capable and experienced public men, and the race cannot afford to have them at loggerheads over a matter that is of the dead past. Mr. Fortune acted as he thought best 1888. Other able and farseeing men, now good Republicans, were associated with him. Ira T. Bryant is forging ahead race for manager of the A. M. P. lishing House at Nashville. There should be a genuine prevention next summer. Now is the time to thrash the question out. The right to work is among the rights whether Samuel Gompers The coroner's jury at Lynchburg, Tenn., returned a verdict to the effect that the Negro, Allen Small who was killed Sept. 24th, during a raid on the Moore county jail, was deliberately, maliciously and premeditately murdered and twenty-seven men are named in the verdict as guilty of the crime. Fourteen of the mob are under arrest and warrants for the others have been issued. Three of the prisoners have turned State's evidence and have been released on bond on condition that they will appear as witness for the prosecution. Dr. H. W. Furniss, United States consul to Bahia, Brazil, who has been visiting relatives in Indianapolis, Ind., for six weeks left, Sept 26 to resume his duties. Consul Furniss is a Negro, and a brilliant representative of his race. He was appointed consul during McKinley's administration. His father is superintendent of the special delivery boys at the Indianapolis postoffice, and a brother Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, is a leading Negro physician here. + The Texas and New Orleans railway filed suit Sep, 11 against L. L. Campbell a colored Baptist minister at Austin, for $10,000 damages. The railroad company jailses that Cambell, who publishes a religious paper here, printed August 18, 1903, a statement that plaintiff's accommodation for colored people were inferior, thereby influencing a number of colored people who were going to Philadelphia to attend the National Baptist convention The "Girl from Dixie" is the title for the new musical piece in which Irene Bentley will be seen. William Marion Cook, colored, has written the music to the book of Henry B. Smith. This collaboration will mark the first time in the annals of the stage that men of Caucasian and African blood have worked together on the same play. THE STAGE (SOME ADDITIONAL.) Notes from A Rabbit Foot Comedy.—We have just finished playing a six weeks' successful engagement through North Carolina and Virginia, with some more of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama to follow. We will go to Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana before we close for the season, which will be about the latter part of January or the first of February. Our success has never been so great as it has this year. Our company now numbers forty-one, and still have room for a few more. See our "ad" elsewhere in this paper. Address all mail to Pat Chappelle, care route, The Freeman. Regards to all. Knockers might as well throw away their hammers as A Rabbit's Foot has made too much money already for you to do us any harm. Miss India B. Allen made a flying visit to her home, St. Paul, Minn., and was highly entertained by relatives and friends. Miss Allen closed a successful engagement with Parker's Amusement Co., while in Kirksville, Mo. She created quite a sensation singing "We Have Got to Move today," and "Pretty Little Dinah Jones." Responding to three and four encounters nightly. Thomas and Brown, proprietors of the Congress Cafe, Ironwood, Mich., report that they are doing a good business and will enlarge the place from three rooms to five, making three down stairs and two up stairs. The place is all nicely carpeted and our trade the best in the city. They send regards to Lacy, S. B. Foster, Kersands, Craig, Watts, Wooten and all friends. The little Savoy Social Club of Fernandina, Fla., gave a swell entertainment Monday, Sept. 28th, and had a large select attendance Every one enjoyed themselves. The highest credit is due Sol. Hughes, general manager. Three hundred and fifty-seven patents have been granted to Negroes. One Negro, Granville T. Woods, has thirty-five patents to his credit. The Bell Telephone company uses the telephone transmitter which he patented. The controller system on the Manhattan Elevated railway is his invention. + Father Burke of the Catholic church of St. Benedict, the Moor, of New York City, brings back from Rome a special benediction from the new Pope. Plus the tenth for all the cooled people of this country. 4 The Vanderbuilts have taken Miss Abbie Mitchell, the high classed soprano singer of New York city under their patronage. Evidently a great future awaits Miss Mitchell. + The Enterprise Investment company, a race enterprise in Portland, Oregon., has met with flattering success. They have recently erected a business block at a cost of $8,000. Daniel H. Williams, Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D.C., is one of the ablest surgeons in this country. He recently sewed up a sature in a living man's heart. Under a very careful investigation, it is shown that the colored people spend $25,000,000 each year among the business interests of Pittsburg, Pa. Since boycotting the Jim Crow street car the estimate has been made that the colored people of Columbia, S. C., save $250 every Sunday. G. M. Green a Negro is the only bill poster in Uniontown. Pa. He has charge of all the Opera houses. Atlanta, Ga., has a new home for the colored Y. M. C. A. the building was formerly opened Sept. 28. Eugene Williams, secretary and treasurer. This club gives these entertainments weekly. Will Goff Kennedy, comedy vocalist, is still in the South making good. He has added "I've Got to Go Now, Because Its Going to Rain" to his reportoire of late songs. He send regards to Fount Woods, Oliver Perry, John W. Dennis, Will Garland, J. Ed. George, Harry L. Gilliam and the Hendersons. Oliver Perry write, care The Freeman. After six weeks engagement at Berkly Beach, La., resort the team of inman & Davis have closed and are at leasure, would like to hear from all friends. Add us at 353 Queen street, F. W. Inman, Norfolk, Va. Our regards to all friends. Dick Thomas, the naptaroon comedian, send regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kersands, also Miss Maggie Fernandaz, of Kersands' Big Minstrels. Success to you all. Robert Williams, of Al Martin's U. T. C. Co., was a Freeman caller during the engagement of the company in Indianapolis. Miss India B. Allen send regards to James S. Lacy, Dora Wilson, Cook & Jones, the Brewers and Leroy Bland. Arthur L. has added a few more hoops to the Prince of Rollers, thirty-three preambulating nightly at 10 o'clock. Edward E. Lewis, of West Superior, Wis., send regards to W. H. Dorsey, and would like to hear from him. Harry Brown, cartoonist, is booked at Howard's Theatre, Boston, Mass., week of October 19. Sawyer & Davis have opened a dramatic office at 487 Sixth avenue, New York City. The Housley Brothers musical act is one of the big "hits" with the Kersand's minstrels. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. WHY LABOR AND BE POOR THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF LAW makes you a lawyer at home for little expense. Write for particulars Room 1 Columbia National Bank Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. PICK-UPS OF GENERAL INTEREST OF THE WEEK (SPECIAL STAFF CORRESPONDENCE.) The tilt between such giants as Hon. John P. Green and Mr. Fortune is unfortunate. Both are honest, capable and experienced public men, and the race cannot afford to have them at loggerheads over a matter that is of the dead past. Mr. Fortune acted as he thought best 1888. Other able and farseeing men, now good Republicans, were associated with him in the support of Mr. Cleveland. The failure of the division of the Negro vote and the subsequent assimilation of the Democratic party cannot be charged to Mr. Fortune, for the promises made that year were fair enough to have seduced a Galatin. Mr. Green championed the cause of Mr. McKinley in good faith in 1888 at the Council meeting, and displayed a commendable degree of courage in the place of a strong adverse sentiment. That is all over now. McKinley is dead and Cleveland is probably out of the political range. There is work before us which demands the united genius of Mr. Green and Mr. Fortune. Each has had his "lick" and the fight is a draw. The referee will please ring the bell. The National Socialological society seems to be one of those really national organizations, and one that means more than mere "dress parade" duty. The fact that Prof Jesse Lawson is president is a guarantee that it means business, and the personnel so far selected is up to the highest standard composed as it is of the flower of both races in intellect and willingness to serve whatever comes out of Washington bearing the impress of this society deserves the closest attention. Can Jim Jeffries "side step" Sam McVey, the black giant of California? He has declared that he will not take chances on losing the championship to a Negro. But sport knows no law but its desire for a good "scrap," and if sentiment continues as it is now running the boilermaker may be forced to encounter the dusky fists of the "Oxward pet" before long. We think Louisville an excellent place to hold either of the great political conventions next year if a suitable hall is erected. It is centrally located, and Kentucky hospitality is proverbial. There is perhaps a stronger likelihood of the Democrats going to Louisville than the Republicans as political feeling may not be favorable to Roosevelt's Negro policy. If race prejudice would act upon all colored people as it has upon those of Jacksonville, Fla., we could stand several large consignments of it. Negroes there have built and equipped an electric street railway, driven to it by the absurd discrimination practiced by the city line. *** Bishop Hood is right. The church journals would be better if conducted by trained men who would stick to business, and not go chasing over the country looking for promotion to the bishopric. Try a layman for a while. *** The Negro should keep his eye peeled for the labor unions. The walking delegate has no use for black men except to play them as pawns against white employers and to drop him when he has served the intended purpose. Princeton, Ind., has wrestled with the question whether a Filipino boy is white or black, and decided that his lot is with the Negroes, and he cannot go to the white school there. Cincinnati is to have a guess at the conundrum. Come up to the king's row, Governor Yates. When you turn every bayonet in Illinois against mob law and take a bold stand for the right you will have no more lynching to contend with. A news bureau properly managed would be of vast benefit to Negro journalism all over the country. Are our papers too much on the "knuckle-close" order to make such a venture pay? Lou Dillon and Major Delmar show a distinct difference between themselves and some Negro editors about the country. They are trying hard to improve their records. Ex-Congressman George H. White's Negro colony at Whitesboro, N. J., offers additional testimony of the race's capacity for self government. An employer who gives his helpers their just dues, both in cash and compliments, is sure of more than his moneys worth in service. The semblance of social equality reported to exist in England need not warp our judgment as to conditions on this side of the water. White supremacy is not a logical issue. The whites are power now and their domination is unchallenged. Where is the argument? --- ... *** --- *** CAPTAIN TOM You'll Best DAN & Louisv LINOOLN INSTITUTE MISSOURI STATE SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH. DEPARTMENTS (Printing KNOXVILLE COLLEGE offers the following courses: Classical, Scientific, Normal, Theological, Music, Common School, Mechanical, Agricultural Faculty, foremen and officers number thirty. Enrollment of students for last year was 407, coming from eighteen States and Central America. The location is one of the most desirable in the south—healthful, convenient of access and beautiful. Buildings are steam heated and electric lighted. Self help offered through Indus- trial Departments—Fall term opens September 30, 1903. Expenses for board, fuel, light, fur- mished room only $8.55 a month. For further information, catalogue, etc., write the president K. W. McGrashan, D. D. Knoxville, Tenn. Ira T. Bryant is forging ahead in the race for manager of the A. M. E. Pub- lishing House at Nashville. * * * There should be a genuine press con- vention next summer. Now is the time to thrash the question out. * * * The right to work is among the first of rights whether Samuel Gompers bel- vees that way or not. * * * Stand up and protect the industrious Negro woman. It is no disgrace to work for a living. * * * Local movements, well conducted, are more effective than "national" flim- flam operations. Business enterprises count heavily for us in the estimation of our critics. Superfiscial pleasures must not be mistaken for fundamental rights. A visit from President Roosevelt would do the South good. Boston mobs are no better than Mississippi mobs. *** The Brooklyn "national" convention was a "frost." *** Consolidate the little churches. *** R. W. THOMPSON. Jeffersonville, Ind , Sept. 30, 1908. Established 1855. Old Prentice Whisky none better try it you will like it. J. S. T. BROWN & SONS. McBrayer, Ky., Distillers. Subscribe for The Freeman. DANL BOONE CIGAR ```markdown ``` CAPTAIN TOM College. 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Washington St Scotch Suitings sce Are Again Fashionable. Your wardrobe for this winter will hardly be complete without at least one costume or garment of Scotch Suiting. Scotch Woolens, as you know, are distinguished by a studied coarseness of weave and a seem- ing reckless combination of color seldom attempted by rival weav- ers of other nationality. No attempt at describing the many new effects in stock will be made, but a visit to see is always in order, and your attention is partioularly directed to some 50 and 54-inch Scotch Suitings sell- ing at $1.00, $1.25 and $1 50a yard. L.S.AYRES &Co area TO FREEMAN SUBSORIBERS. 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 SOOIETY BRIEFS. ‘Thomas Huskins is slightly improved. ‘Mrs, Charles Cheatham has returned from Chicago. Mrs, George L. Knox spent Tuesday in Greenfield. Mr. John Montgomery, of Springfield, ©., was in the clty Sunday. Mrs, Bessie E. Reed, of Tremont aye- nue, Sundayed in Louisville. Mr. Richard Curry, of Greenfield, spent Wednesday in the city. J, E, Collins, eq , of Kokomo, was in the city this week on business. ‘Miss Adeline Williams continues ill at her home in Donglass street. Dayid Baker has taken a position in Greenfield with Richard Curry. 8. H, Johnson, electrician of Alexan- dria, Ind,, was in the city last week. Mrs, D, H. Tarr is very ill at her home, 69 Chambers street, Kingston, N. Y. Miss Minnie Board returns from an extended visit in Kentucky tomorrow. George L. Knox attended the renn- ion of the 57th regiment in Greenficid this week. Mr. Marshall Drye, of the Louisville, Ky, Y. M.C. A, was a caller at The Freeman last week. Albert Strother will be fonnd at the Majestic Club, where he is conducting a first-class barber shop. The Bellmen’s ball, recently given by local bellmen, was a success, and will be repeated in the near fatare. Rev. 8. H. Fergurson, of Stubensville, ., was in the city this week, enroute to Muncie, Ind., to visit his mother. Good barbers are in great demand in the city at this time, and any who chance here can secure jobs in the best shops. Mrs. Martha Woodraff, of Inman, YVa,, hada pleasant vielt here with her sister, Mrs. J. N. Sharp, 310 Muskingum street. Mrs, Nannie Hickland and brother James Bass, of Terre Haute, will spend tomorrow with their sister, Mrs. Clark Barton. ‘Miss Effie and Mr. Henry Shores, of Lexington, Ky., are visiting Mrs. Min nie Washington, of Lincoln Flate, W. North street. Miss Mary Harper, of Jeffersonville Ind., returned home Sunday, after s visit to her brother, Woodford Harper in Belmont avenue. MiMre, L. W. Allen, in Dorman street after a very pleasant visit of several Four specials for Tuesasy and Wednesday, Gekarat sizes and 4-karat for— 850,00 and $25.00 1ieckarat sizes and karat for ‘$135.00 and 880.00 Will give guarantes with each Diamond DIAMONDS and J.P. MULLALLY, Sawecny: 28 Monument Place, J.P, Mullally is now in Europe buyin Diamonds: : THE FREEMAN: .AN ILLUSTRATED. COLORED NEWSPAPER. weeks in Lonlsville to relatives and friends has returned home. Rev. Philander Weaver, of Carthage, Ind., was a pleasant caller at The Free- man office Saturday. Ho was the guest of Rev, Herrod while in the city. Mr, and Mrs, William Corbin lett Tharsday for Los Angeles, Cal., which place they intend making their home. ‘Their many friends regret thelr depar: ture. Mrs, Burdetta Gilisple, of Chicago, it in the city, the guest of her uncle, Rev. ‘W. Chambers. Mrs. Gilisple will ap: pear in concert at Jones ‘Tabernacle be fore her return home. The “Gospel of the Twentieth Cen: tury,” was the subject of Mr. George W Cable's discourse at the Christiar Church last Sunday, the event being the twenty-fifth anniversary of thai charchs existence, The Meredith Sisters, of New York and Miss Myrtle Tolliver, of Cincinnati Ohio, were entertained at dinner at the Parker House last Tuesday evening. R. B, Shelton and F. F. Brown hosts; Mra. Caarles W. Brown chaperon. ] BUSINESS INTERESTS, Callon J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 485 Indiana avenue, New phone 807. ‘The Boston Market, 839 Indiana ave. for chotce meats and poultry. New phone 555. Buy your coal, wood and tindling of Jackson Brothers, 1618 Martindale-ave. Phone, old 996 main. all on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. — tf. Fred Williams for coal, wood, kindl. ing and mill-wood, 1810 E. 16th street. Phone old, 4060 main. Residence 1610 Martindale avenue. ‘Thompson's Lunch Room, 325 Indians Ave., is the place for good big lunches and low prices. Everything in season. Good clean service, A:B, Keeport & Co., the old reliable firm of coal dealers are still at 814 West North street. This company can always be depended upon for weight and qual- ity. “T-Lawson and L. Huston coal yard, small orders specialty; full welght. Large baskets for 5 cents. Prompt de- livery. Also shoeshop; work guaranteed, 811 Massachesetts avenue. Old phone lack 471. For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. The special Sunday dinnersand suppers are 2c; week days 200. Good lodging rooms, 321 W. Michigan street. Holliman & Reese. L.E &§8. E.Hall, grocers 1601 North- western avenue. They carry a com- plete line of staple and fancy groveries, also fresh and smoked meats. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Tele- phone old 1756 main. ‘Trousers $5.00 and up; suits $20.00 and up at Chas. A. Parker, the tailor, 150 North Iltaois street, Indianapolis, Ind., where he solicits your patronage Cleaning, dyeing and repairing 9 spec- falty. Chas. A. Park r was formerly with A. J. Treat & Son. The Malott Coal & Lime Co., located at Massachusetts and Pern avennes is one of the old established firms of the city. Their fair dealings with all have never been questioned. All colored people living in that end of the city are earnestly requested to purchase their winter coal of this firm. Gill & Greenen, the popular coal dea: lers of the eastend, are respectfully re- questing the patronage of the colored people within a mile square of his loca tion No, 2214 E. Washington street. In conjunction with thetr coal business this firm is conducting a fire inenrance un: derwriting agency. The Thuringa Fire Insurance Co, which they represent is one of national prominexce and integ. rity. 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Coleman, pastor; preaching 11 a. m,, and 8 p, m ; Sunday School 2 p. m.; prayer meeting 8:30 Thursday evening. | NINTH PRESBYTERIAN. Rey. H. B. Gibson pastor; servites 11 a, m, and § p, m.; Sunday School 9a, m, Vis- itors always welcome, SECOND BAPTIST CHUROH NOTES. Sa al ee Soe ee 4. m, and & p. m.; prayer meeting Tues day evening; Sunday Bohool 9:30 8. &. UNION BAPTIST OHUROH, Meets at Odd Fellows’ hall. Services 11 a. m,, and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednest oy evening. All are invited to come and help us, METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. 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, CORINTHIAN BAPTIST. Rev. J- Franklin Walker pastor. Sun day-school 9 a, m.; preaching 11 a. m, and 8 D. m.; communion first Sunday each month, SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Bev, W. H, Kiley pastor; services 11a, m, and 8 p. m.; Sunday School 9 a, m. | SEOOND CHRISTIAN CHUROH. Thirteenth and Missouri streets, Rey. H, L, Herod, pastor. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the organization of the Second Christian Chureh was celebrated Sunday after- noon with @ fitting program, in which a number of prominent white and col- ored ministers partiolpated. This event also marked the close of the fifth year of the Rev. H. L. Herod’s pastorate. This church is one of two colored Chris- tian churches in Indiana, the other be- ing in charge of the Rev. Philander ‘Weaver, and located in Carthage. ‘The Rev. Mr. Weaver was present and made a short address, Other talks were by the Rev. D. R. Lucas, of the Seventh Christian Church, the Rev. @. M, An- Anderson, of the Fourth Christian Church, the Rey. A. L. Oroutt, of the Sixth Christian Church, the Rev. Mr. Chambers, of Jones Tabernacle, the W. M. Ruby, of Simpson Chapel, and F. P. Smith, one of the founders of the Second Christian Church. The Rev. Anderson advised the congregation to make efforts to find a location nearer the center of Indianapolis and thus in- sure a much larger congregation. He urged that the Christian Church Union be sought for help toward this end. In the evening the time was given to a musical program. There was also an address on “‘The Gospel of the Twen- tieth Century,” by G. W. Cable. Weekly News Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—The confer- ence is over and ministers have their charges for the conference year. Rev. Taylor was returned and preached an eloquent sermon last Sunday. The crowd was not so large on account of the disagreeable weather. Mrs. Taylor, wife of the pastor, is ill at their home on East Jackson street. The ladies of the missionary society gave a “tea” al the home of Mrs. Morin in E Jacksox street Tuesday evening. Quarterly meeting third Sunday in October. Mre. Medlow suffered a stroke of paralysi; last week and lies very il] at the home of her daughter, Mrs Lizzy Brazelton, in East Seymour street. Her recovery isdoubtfal. Qaite a number of Man: cle’s cltizens spent Sunday in Lonisville. Mr. and Mre. Willis moved in thelt own property which they purchased re cently. They are now located on East Kinley avenue. The ledies of the Pro: gress club will present a Brassel carpet for the rostrum of the A. M. E church October 12th. The presentation wil be made by Mrs E L. Stokes. After which the ladies of the church will serve refreshments. Mre. Mary Gil more entertained her brother, the Rev. Farguson, a few Kays last week. 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 ac- cepted. Write to-day, enclosing stamp for fall particulars. Address A. 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