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Patronize Our Advertisers. Thev Want Your Trade. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL Public Library 10 ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVI. NUMBER 42. WE ARE BROTHERS SEPARATION NOT DESIRED BY THE WHITE OR BLACK RACE MUST FACE PRACTICAL PROBLEMS Colonization Impossible at This Stage of Our Development—American Negro Better off Than Ever Before—Noted Writer Dead. By Our Special Staff Correspondent. We hear much these days about "colonizing" the Negro, Senator John T. Morgan, John Temple Graves, E. W. Carmack, Bishop Turner and a few others argue for separation as the panacas for all the ills growing out of the race problem. Some argue that certain sections of states be turned over for the exclusive use of Negro people; others say grant a certain state in its entirety, and still others endure in dreams of empire by planning for a vast kingdom in Africa, where millions may be acquired by the score, and a veritable El Dorado may be set up. Most of the schemes are familiar, and their merits have been carefully analyzed by our discriminating journalists. Comes now one, M. Lebandy, a young Frenchman of wealth, who is said to be endeavoring to obtain the consent of the European powers claiming control of African territory to found on the northwest coast of that continent an empire larger than Rhodesia, to be entitled "The United States of Liberia." This is to be settled by Negroes chiefly from the southern states of this country, large grants to be given those who will cast their fortunes with the enter, prise, and put forth their best efforts to build up a government for Negroes, of Negroes and by Negroes. The land in view is reputed to be rich in minerals, coffee, rubber and timber. This may be taken for what it is worth, along with the project to establish similar colonies in Mexico, Hawaii and the philippines. As has been said before, Africa is so parceled out among the powers of Europe, each of whom are watching the others like hawks, that there is small likelihood of any agreement being reached looking to so ambitious a scheme as a Negro empire, which might yield, in course of time, an immense military or commercial advantages to its promoters. On the sur face, the Lebandy project has the appearance of a plan to get a vast tract developed at a small expense, and to organize a lot of ignorant immigrants into an army of plantation hands for the enrichment of the company. I think most colored Americans are agreeing, however, that all this talk of "colonizing" the Negro is visionary, impracticable and nonsensical. To be sure, the colored people, to a larger extent than ever, will concentrate in certain sections of states, of counties and of cities, and they will here and there build up towns of their own, like Tuskegee, Whitesboro and Mound Bayou; but to imagine that any wholesale immigration is to take place, or that any unnatural system of government is to be excepted, is to indulge in illusions that smack strongly of the "pipe." The Negro that we are dealing with today is essentially an American citizen. For two hundred and eighty four years he has been "unto the man born," and he is by many adds a purer American than either the German, French or Irish bloods which have contributed so heavily to swell our continental population. This Negro has nothing in common with Africa, nor any other foreign land in which black folks may be found in large numbers. I feel certain that I speak for our nine millions of souls when I say that right here upon this soil, baptized in the blood of our fathers and hallowed by the tears of our mothers, we shall remain for all eternity. By the side of the white man with whom we have labored to these many years, tilling the fields, delving in the mines, leveling the forests, building the cities, we shall stand until the end of the chapter. We are brothers! We cannot get along without the white man. We do not desire to do so. The white man cannot get along without us. He does not desire to do so. Now where does the chance for the separationists of the Graves school come in? Suppose we grant that separation of the spaces would be productive of peace, where would we go? Would or could congress set aside a state or territory for our benefit? If so, under what provisions of the constitution, and what would be done with the white people already in possession of the land? Have we the machinery, implements, stock, money or practical experience to take up a new country and develop it, independent of the financial assistance or suggestions of other races? Where are our surveyors and civil engineers? Where are our railroads, lighting facilities, telegraph and telephone service, and factories for the manufacture of the commonest necessities of life? Where are our great newspapers and printing plants? Have we, as yet, the requisit number of men trained in the science of government, skilled in the methods that have made nations powerful and gifted with sufficient public spirits and nobility of soul to make the sacrifices that pioneers are always compelled to make for the general good? Are we, at present prepared to organize a government and manage it? We may talk big and prate elequently of our remarkable progress, but these stubborn questions have to be faced when the plan for separation is advanced. The habit of electing the other mouse to "bell the cat" will not go with intelligent people. When doctrinaires wish to plow the ambient atmosphere with oratorical platitudes they must be prepared to do some literal plowing deep in the virgin earth where they would guide our halting feet. The truth of the matter is, we are not going anywhere. We are as pure Americans as can be found from ocean to ocean. Our destiny is wrapped up in that of the white man, and with him we shall abide. There is enough christianity, enough patriotism and enough decency in the two races to eventually reach an understanding that will calm the troubled matters. Through sympathetic co operation and mutual helpfulness we shall solve our problems. The intense feeling now apparent in many quarters is the outgrowth of unnatural conditions, seeking to reach the normal, such disorder has been the history of all nations where caste restrictions were followed by a democracy. All adjustments will be reached when the classes have been sifted, tested and their respective places established in the severe crucible of fitness, character and value to the body politic. We are returning from the artificial standards set by war on the one hand and prodical charity on the other to the first principles that demand the survival of the fittest, and insist that by their fruits individual worth shall be known. Despite untoward appearances the Negro race is better off to day than ever before. We have more, we know more and we can do more than was true of twenty years ago. What is lost in one direction—politics—is being gained in the industrial, commercial and agricultural world. If political influence is to be restored it can come only by the force of prestige in mechanical skill, marketable education and sturdiness of character and obtaining through them that lever that moves empires—money. There is absolutely nothing in the mirage labelled "racial separation." Colonization on a large scale is impossible. The oracle at Delphi must be consulted again by those who have misread the "Cypher of Fate." Dr. Booker T. Washington is nothing if not generous. He withholds from no helper the meed of praise to which his work entitles him. He has "glory to give away," and has no fear that a handful of applause bestowed elsewhere will tend to dim his own luster. Dr Washington shows this spirit of generosity in his letter to Private Secretary Emmett J. Scott, in which he praised the latter universally for his painstaking interest and capable services in connection with the Nashville convention of the National Negro Business League. In so doing Dr. Washington set a rare and noble example for many of our eminent characters, who must, in the nature of things, draw largely upon the intellectual resources and administrative capacity of men of a younger generation, just struggling to get on their feet. These young fellows, with more brains than cash, labor year in and year out, not always adequately compensated in money for their previous time. They do exacting toil in an obscure corner—in the dark as it were—and see their genius absorbed in the magnetic power of their employer. They learn to forget such infinitimal considerations as to where the credit for an achievement goes. Mr. Scott is one of this army, and holds a high commission. To this constant and unselfish devotion to his quiet and unostentatious methods Dr. Washington owes more than he or the world can estimate. In paying his Fider's Achates the complement published in the New York Age the "Wizard of Tuakegee" evidences his own greatness of soul and at INDIANAPOLIS IND.. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1903. The subject of this sketch was born in Tennessee, near Columbia, January 3, 1859, where he spent the first ten years of his life on a farm. He received his education at Fisk University. He has spent many years as a teacher in his native state; at one time serving as president of Turer Normal and Theological Institute at Shelbyville, Tenn., one of the schools of the A. M. E Church. During a short interval of rest from pastoral work, on account of ill health, he taught three years in the public schools of Bir- same time casts a well-earned ray of sunshine into the none to-lustrous existence of a consecrated servitor whose like is not met with every day. The death of W. F. Fonville creates a wide breach in the ranas of the race's brightest literary workers. He was versa tile and yet substantial in that all he did, and brought to the Zion Church and to his newspapers the best pr ducts of a richly stored mind and a forceful character. In his sparkling "Majors and Minors," his most notable sustained feature work, he combined wit with wisdom. He was critical without being caustic, and could be serious with no semblance of the pedantic. For some time he had been associated with Mr. John C. Dancey in the editorship of the Zion Quarterly, and relieved his chief of all the harn routine labo. He was faithful, loyal and indefatigable. A great future most certainly awaited Mr. Fonville could he have been spared to us. SHARPS AND FLATS. Where work can be had vagrancy is a crime. Orators are not always the most indus trious workers. Only those who can themselves serve are fitted to have servants. Men of talent cannot afford to waste time in frivolous arguments. That social equality button foolishness has seen its finish in Chicago. Pr. F. W. H. Ferris' repudiation of the Boston Guardian folks "stays put" There could be no color line in a theatre, restaurant or railway owned by Negroes themselves. The best deterrent for the "mob spirit" is pellets of hot lead, fired to kill by valiant sheriff and his assistants. More heroism is required to maintain silence under wrong and oppression than to cry out. Let us speak, but always with caution and moderation. At last Boston has a race paper of character and intelligence, the "Cotored Citizen," edited by Mr. Peter J. Smith. Long may the Citizen wave. Pope Pius X exemplifies the broad catholicity of the Roman Catholic Church when he invokes the divine blessing upon all the people, black and white alike. It has been definitely established that the RHY. JAMES A. JONES, D. D. mingham, Ala., in 1886-90. He has served as pastor of several of the most prominent charges in the Tennessee Conference, A. M. E. Church. Dr. Jones is considered one of the leading educators of Tennessee; was one the organizers of the State Teacher's Association in 1893, and has been one of the principal officers ever since. He is a constant contributor to save al-daily as well as weekly journals, both religious and secular, and is regarded as one of the best writers of the A. M. E. crazy man who invaded the White House last week to get a shot at the President was not in any way connected with the Boston Guardian. Since they began to arrest all suspicious looking persons who show up at the White House, there has been a falling off in the visits of some wellknown colored politicians of the District of Columbia. The Louisville Courier Journal and Atlanta Constitution are not admirers of the northern Negro. The northern Negroes are not enamored of either the Kentucky or the Georgia sheet. So, there you be. The people of the South and West may be a peculiar lot, but they have a way of refusing to be governed by regulations set down by self elected delegates who meet in national (?) convention in Washington and sundry other places. If anybody thinks lynching can be excused on the ground that it is perpetrated in response to popular sentiment, let him try to place upon the statute books of some state a law sanctioning lynching in a certain class of cases. He will g-t left at the post. John F. Cook, the wealthiest colored man in the District of Columbia, and a highly respected citizen, never gets himself elected as a delegate to a national convention, noses any necessity for denouncing those who labor along lines different from his own. the labor unions which howl so vociferously about the rights of man, have no twinge of conscience when they refuse to accord to black men the rights so vehemently claimed for themselves. Consistency is the same jewel today that it was in Shakespeare's time. The trouble is that Henry Watterson, Clark Howell and Josephus Daniels hear a few growls from a certain quarter in Boston, with an echo in Washington and Chicago, and they imagine the noise eminates from the typical self respecting and peace-loving northern Negro. Our mister to Haiti, W. F. Powell, is still after the San Domingo government, and insists that the names of the arbitrators in the case of claims of the improvement company must be in his hands in ten days. Mr Powell will and the matter on lines laid down by the United States, or there will be "something doing" "L, the poor Indian" has gone to striking just the same as his white brother. The Warner ranch Indians at Pala, Cal., got so imbued with modern civilized notions that they refuse to go to work on the new connection. He is now the secretary of the Tennessee Conference, which position he has held for a number of years. Dr. Jones now aspires to the position of Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder. He is the choice of a host of admirers, who are urgent in the request that he make the race. It is thought, by many, that he would make one of the best editors the church ever had. His election next May in Chicago is predicted by many. irrigation work, arranged for their sole benefit, unless they were employed as a unit and given higher wages. The National Afro-American Council can do all that the multitude of race associations propose to do. Why not merge them all into the Council and carry on the good work in harmony? The various bodies called 'national' should resolve themselves into local councils and develop a constituency. Later, send delegates as are delegates to the simon-pure National Council. That is the way to do business. A polished writer, whose name is destined to shine more luminously as he becomes better known, is J. William Cole, an erstwhile attache of the pension office at Washington. For several months Mr. Cole has been doing some excellent editorial and feature work on the Colored American, Col E E. Cooper has a keen scent for "phenoms." Publico men are learning the value of having colored men of intelligence and good address accompany them when they go abroad. Secretary of War, Root, has taken his confidential clerk, Major Arthur Brooks, as his companion during his stay in Europe as a member of the Alaskan Boundary Commission. Now Consul General Robert H. Skinner, of Marseilles, France, who is to pay a visit to King Menelik, of Abyssinia, announces that his private secretary for the trip will be Horace Walls, an accomplished Afro-American stenographer of Massillon, Ohio. B. W. THOMPSON. Muncie News Items. Muncie, Ind., Special.—Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Lewis, Presiding Elder, delivered two eloquently sermons. Rev. Taylor delivered the sacramental sermon. Love feast was observed Monday evening. A reception was given at the Second Baptist Church Tuesday evening. The Willing Worker's gave an entertainment at the First Street M. E. Church Thursday evening, at which time a present was given the person the nearest dressed. Mr. Joseph Douglass gave a recital at the A. M. E Church Thursday, the 15th. He was assisted by home talent. Mr. Douglass was at his best and responded to numerous enchors. He has a warm place in the hearts of the Muncie people. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. Harrold. The Second Baptist Church is rising rapidly. The structure, which is of a very fine brick, is almost ready for the covering and presents a beautiful appearance. THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATERED FROM ALL PAETS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A CONDENSED PUBLICATION OF Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days--A Comprehensive Review Most Likely to Prove of Interest to Our Many Readers. Mound City, Ill., Special.—Mr. James Bolen and Mrs. Lula Kelley were indisposed last week. Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Donaldson attended the church carnival at Sparta. Misses Ann and Martha Bolen, accompanied by Miss Casey, drove to Villa Ridge the 17th. Mrs. Susie Ricks spent last week with relatives here. Rev. W. A. Hancock is removing to this city, Mapoleon Hurd and family are here. The newly appointed minister for the A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Ousley, together with his son, arrived here on the 17th. He preached two excellent sermons on the 18th. His family arrives this week. Rena Peoples, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Peoples, died on the 17th. A new $1,000 residence for Dr. C. B. Powell is under construction. The "Patron's meetings," which are being held weekly, are increasing in both number and interest. Both teachers and parents alike feel the good being accomplished by them. The schools had a holiday Friday, on account of the Farmer's Institute. Peter Allen and family removed to Beech Ridge on Sunday. Rev. W. P. McAllister attend church services here Sunday. Cadiz News. Cadiz, O., Special.-B. S. Lee and wife left last Saturday for Pittsburgh, to attend the A. M. E. Conference. Mrs. Catherine Alexander is very sick. Mrs. Carrie Mason is still visiting relatives in Cleveland. There was a grand rally at Second M. E. Church last Sunday, W. Muntz, of Georgetown, preached. Rev. H. F. Fox, who has been pastor of the A. M. E. Church for, the past three years, has received another call. Mrs. Laura B. Duling is home on a short visit from Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. John Doubt, of Bridgeport, O., was called here by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Alexander. Mr. Kane Fossett, of Ironton, O., stopped here a few hours Monday. Several young men drove over here from Flushing Sunday. Independent Voters to Meet In Cleveland, O., Instead of Columbus, O. By request of the Ohio Committee of Arrangements the place of holding the Annual Conference of the Inter State League of Independent Colored Voter has been changed from Columbus to Cleveland, same dates, October 26th and 27th, 1903. The above committee announces a royal welcome to the convention, which will be addressed by ex-Congressman White, of North Carolina, and ex-Representative H. C. Smith, of Ohio. The Flanner Guild. The concerts given at the Flanner Guild grow in interest. The program furnished by the Christian church choir, at which time Rev. Herod gave an address, taking for his theme 'I am in a good work, why should I come down.' Sunday last Allen Chapel choir furnished music and Mr. Julius Cox was the speaker on this occasion, his subject being 'Of what use is Christianity. The choir of the Second Baptist church will furnish music to-morrow. All invited. There are classes in sewing Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 5 p. m., Mrs. Page in charge; class in millinery Tuesdays and Saturdays from 4 to 5 p. m., Miss Frank in charge. All are invited to join these classes. For information address the Guild, 873 Rhode Island street. New phone 4249 A Chance For All. For a short time only we will send to any address in the United States or Canada, postage prepaid. Booker T. Washington's great book 'Up From Slavery', and The Freeman one year for $175 address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Indiana. oe eee 009990909908 > These Autumn Days Would Be Brighter If ; ‘The editors of the Washington Post, Loutsville Courier-Journal and Atlants Constitution would get into the habit of reading a few reputable northern Negro journals and learn something o the real sentiment of the colored people of this section. eee Domestic service and the common in dustries could be elevated to a solentific standard by having our brainy and characterful yoang men and women going earnestly and hopefally int them. eee All colored ministers would sit down upon the white eky petals who apolo gize for lynching after the example i emphatically set by Rev. 0. M. Waller of St. Luke’s P, E church, Washington. ‘We could find ont how the promoters of that Brooklyn National (2) conven- tion intend to collect the $200,000 00¢ necessary for the finanoing of their stu- pendons scheme of race regeneration. eee Dr. J.T. Jenifer should be given the endorsement of the Baltimore confer: ence for bishop rather than have its in- fluence thrown away to please a sump- tlous importation from Washington, eee Colored voters will so conduct them- selves on election day that the papers cannot connect them with the chronic yell of “repeating,” bribe taking and other forms of political eorraption. eee Our young men and women would learn the advantage of ‘‘casting down thelr buckets where they are’ instead of golng on wild goose chases for im- aginary glory elsewhere. The President should harken unto the very reasonable sentiment of his colored friends and withdraw the appointment of Gen. Luke E, Wright as governor of the Philippines . kes Mr. and Mrs. F. L. 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An electric line could be built by Booker T, Washington from Tuskegee Institute connecting at Chesaw with the Southern Railway. eee ‘The business leagues here and in other localities would get to work now instead of deferring activity until time to elect delegates. ees Colored dreesmakers and laundresses would do as satisfactory work for thelr own race as for their white customers. eee Some of the snffrage test cases could be speedily and properly placed before the Supreme Conrt of the United States. see John Mitchell were president of the American Federation of Labor instead of a trimmer like Samuel Gompers, eee A good Republican could be found for the governorship of the Philippines instead of Gen. Lake E. Wright. eee The Negro race had # thousand such creditable ‘colonies’ as Whitesboro, Mound Bayou and Hobson City. eee Senator Morgan would confine his at- tention te isthmfan canal questions and jet the Negro problem alone. eee Pie Distributor Yerkes would arrange to give W. A. Gaines a life sentence to a good jobin Washington. eee Negro capitalists would invest in the rioh lands of the South while it can be bad at a reasonable figure. ees Social settlements for the rescue of the children of the vicious could be es- tablished in all the cities. eee Onr pulpits in the South would con- pinue to expose the rottenness of the ex-elave pension fraud. eee A brilliant young colored man like Roscoe Conkling Brace were president of Howard University. eee Prof. DuBois wonld candidly admit nis error in classifying Booker Wash- ington asa politician. eee | ‘Young wives could become deaf and dumb when malicious gorsipers come around to chatter. eee ‘The Republican majority in Congress had the courage of its convictions on the race question. eee Negroes would build commodions halls, hotels and theaters for thelr own accommodation. aoe ‘We vould develop more business men of the type of Col. Robert R. Chureh of Memphis, Tenn. eee Teachers had a higher o»nception of thelr milesion than merely the drawing of their salary. | | The depositors in the defunct Capital Savings bank at Washington could get thelr money. | Editor J. W. Cromwell were permit- ted to write as he feels in the Washing- ton Record, = So-oalled “big Negroes” would pay what they owe the race papers for sub- scription. eee ‘The unions would order fewer strikes for which the masses have to pay in the long ron. ees Justice John W. Harlan could remain on the supreme bench for another century. Be Louisville will try to reach the Christ- ‘mas holidays without another school Brae see All our handsome girls could find good husbands before winter sets in. eee Negro haters would include Negro women in their list of pet aversions, eee People could bring themeelves'to the duty of living within thelr means, eee The ©, M. E.and A. M. E: Zion churches decide to consolidate, eee ‘We could have more real christianity and lees denominationalism. eee Negro emigrants from the South would avoid the Jarge cities. eee Our numerons national organizer would do some organizing. eee Arkansas just gives Prof, Isaac Fisher a show for his white alley. Paul Laurence Dunbar’s complete re covery could be as ured. eee People would talk only when they have something to say. eee Journalistic adventurers were hound- ed ont of the business eee Southern children could be given longer school terms, eae : Big Jim Parker's heroism were prop- erly recorded. eee ‘Miss Ednorah Nahar would only come back to us. see Fair play in both churoh and partisan politics. eee Negroes would be jess noisy in public P = eee Ministerial mountebanks unmasked. eee You would buy yourself a home. WANTED.—A TRUSTWORTHY GEN. fleman or Jady sn each county to manage business for “an old established house of solid financial standing. 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N.B._Send lock of hair acoompanied by one doular ($1, 00) and receive full ie ret ing. Clip thisad. 1527 English Avenue, INDIANAPOLIs, IND,, MADAME MoNAIRDE-MOORE, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER, SR Sr AES EK ‘mon in the new church building. . congregation was large and app 10 [ EL DE ag TE is Os tive. The people are much ent over the convening of the two religious bodies this month. ; L00RE ae. tR, men of etation will be present. A 7} mth 9 lad led ie i say REN, rat ed Hf aN y not been identified. JRF & SAMPLE | / === (NB NIUE sae ere wee 1 \val —— Oklahoma City. O. T, Special Re aN i [=| HOTEL DE Be / ot od * | TURF & SAMPLE | & ag ie Soe ROOM ae | oso —. 5.” | PONEY MOORE, | h ss Proprietor = | oe BILLIARD AND POOL | Mee IN ANNEX P 171, 173 and 175 | op ae Twenty - First 8t, Chicago, I] (el gy § Te yp a la ‘7 fy Ss - == oe - |& Our friends Garner and Williams, have our heartfelt sympathy, they are on the sick list—two night hawks. One can't keep up the? # pace at the Newell's race course and make the regular night rounds too—its a killing pace. We have in a recent arrival to the smoky city a Boston gentleman in the person of Mr. J. Powell. We smoky city fel- lows will look forward to him for some- thing new, he being from the clty of culture. He can easily set a pace, Mr Swanson, also connected with the Star watch at the Newell, fortunately or un- fortunately, {s taking the water course. At present he is water man on the apove named watch, Brown isin town with ‘his dry whisky langh, and seems to be very much unnerved end don’t know what to do at any one time—rather on the swine order; root, root, but don’t accomplish much, if anything. Old Hodges is on the sick list also, not belng able to do a great deal, bat he still holds his own like @ general anda hero, He think’s perseverance, together with en- durance, fs the orly way to success: Capt. Cox of Detroit, Mich , in his quiet and unassuming manner makes his Presence known by an occasional do this or do'that quick, Things are gen- erally quiet abont the hotel. Three of our representatives severed thelr con- nection. Mr. Jones of Grand Rapids, ‘Mich., still holds his own as linen man, In that department he has made a auc- cess. We think he has no rivals or no ‘one can rival him. Mr. Snowden of THE KEYSTONE A High Class Hotel for GENTLEMEN ONLY. ELECTRIO LIGHT, STEAM HEAT, HOT AND COLD BATHS, CAF and SAMPLE ROOM 8022 State Street, ATTACHED. Chicago, Il 8. R, SNOWDEN Proprietor. ‘The freeman Pablishing Co., advises us that many readers of the paper in the northeast part of the elty will buy From us after reading this advertisement. We shall be much pleased to have this statement proved trae, We can be depended on for weight and quality. } 7 OUR TERMS ARE CASH Wm. Eaglesfield Co. j Old 176 Phones | New 6176. Nineteenth Strest and"L. E. & Ww. RB. BR. MAKE IT A RULE TO DRINK A. B ' C a B Ki K R American Brewing Co, INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Bottled by J. METZGER & CO TELEPHONE 407 THE PENCE 188 W. Washington Street, Near Park Theatre. Cool Beer Between Acts. Once a Sport. Naw Powe 2008— PHILADELPHIA’S LEADING 5 CENT CIGAR Gnct WM. T. EISENLOHR Distributor of Fine Cigars, 147 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind, _ . ooe Certain Cure or Gonorrhoea Internal remedy cure guaranteed or mon ey refunded Ask druggist, if not obtaina- ble. Send $1 to C.C. G Co., Indianapolis, Ind., and obtain bottle securely wrapped by Ex. The Greathouse, 220 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. ae Choice Liquors, Wizes and Cigars ‘Trade Solicited on Merit of Goods’ Pool and Billiard Parlors. +++++.New 'Phone 3026 Prop. ARCHIE GREATHOUSE Frank Fehr Brewing Co. £ = S3cq> Brewers & Bottlers pay ae. Louisville, Ky. i ae is Export Bottle Beer fia . oR - a Specialty a Write for Prices and always mention r oe The Freeman, R. B. ParkersExchange Ohoice Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars Fine Pool AND Billiard Parlor. ROBERT B. PARKER, Prop. 527 Indiana Phone 4257 new. Avenue, Indianapolis, ind HOOSIER POET Ciub Room Laundras {Oc Cigar We deliver Goods direct to consumer and pav all express charges. —GIVE US A TRYAL ORDER— | John R vugh Cigar Co. , : Indianapolis, Ind Parkeepers fiend Meza pouen i AN BLE pALBATE ait Vs S ‘ Uv art 1g | PEOPLE™ = Se YOUR COAL WEIGHT QUALITY. A. B. KEEPORT&CO. }} Uue-pouna ,8Ox .20. Cts,-8t Druggists and Dea. Cleveland, O , is also making quite a success here. He started on the ground floor and steadily increased upward. Now he is up staira working on the second floor, ladies’ dining room. He takes things good naturedly, as one in his stead would. We hope to have a nice letter of interest for our friends in the next issue, Mr. Arthur Greene and a party of waiters numbering twenty-eight, led by Messrs T. C. Calhoun of the Windy City and Lord Wm. Culp of the Allamo City arrived in port at San Antonio on the 15th and found everything radiant with prosperity and seeming commer- olal strife. This historic city of the Allamo is inhabited by some of the chotee specimens of culture and moral ability now in existence in the South. Among the popular hotel men are R. H. Bradley at the Menger, H. A. Johnson at the Torreon restaurant, P. 8. Buck, second walter at the Menger, B. F Phillips and Engene Weeme at the Dallas Fair. Our estimable headwaiter at the Oriental manned a crew very successfully of thirty-five mén assisted by P.E. Little and L. D. Montgomery Too much carnot be said of Mr. Roberts asa gentleman and headwaiter. Sue- cess to The Freeman and its many readers. Mr. L. A. Walker, the veteran head- waiter of Florida and of Hot Springs, Ark, headwaiter last summer at the Carterekill Hotel, Oatekill Mountain, N. Y., will again be in: charge of the dining room es headwaiter at the fa- mous Eastman Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. the coming season of 1904. T. H. Frame has been happy the past month entertaining several of his East- ern friends who recently visited Salt Lake City, Among them were Marrhall Lett aud W. H. Des Verney of New York City, and Charles Harris of St. Louis. They were shown the oity in high tide, Mr. G. 8. Holmes, proprietor of the Kunteford, secured from Headwalter Frame $1000 worth of entertainment tickets to the headwaiter’s association held the past week at Atlantic City. Oaiso Mews Works, Cairo, Ill., Special.—Rev. Knowles is carrying on a series of revival meetings with much success. He is assisted by Rev. Hawkins, of Paduach. Oid Aunt Polly Russell, one of Cairo's oldest citi- zens, had a fainting spell the other day, and no one came to her reseue but Miss Minnie Lancester, one of Cairo's highly esteemed white women, who deserves much credit for the kindnes shown to Aunt Polly. Misses Yates and Wright, 509 Twelfth street, have gone to Clin- ton, Ky, to visit relatives for an in- definite time Mrs. Lillie Marshall has returned home from a long visit South. Mrs. Lula Larr, of Fifth street, is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Hudson, of Mayfield, Ky., are in the olty, residing on Cedar street. Mrs. Wade has gone to St. Louis, to visit her son. Misses Evannah and Florence Rendalls, of Paducah, Ky., were in the olty last Friday, the grests of Mrs. Lizzie King. Miss Mollie Hankins has returned home from a long visit to Jackson, Tenn., ac- companied by her sister. We are very sorry that some of our Cairo friends were disappointed in their financial af- fairs during the carnival last week in Paducah. Mr. W. M Turner, of Cedar street, a reader of The Freeman, says he would not be without the paper for nothing in the world Miss Rosa Free- man will hereafter be the collector of The Freeman, please have the money ready. News Notes. Camilla, Ga., Spectal—Miss Aran Willington ts on the sick list and has been for a week. Mr. W. 0, Berton, our most prominent and business young man; was at Monticello, Fis., last Fri- day and returned by Quitman, Ga, at which place he met the Baptist conven- tion, Mr.. Berton is a reader of The Freeman. Eyery reader of this paper should remember that now is the time to get the leading Negro journal for $1.50 8 whole year. Bring your news items to Dock Monroe's stor, and while you are there be sure you spend some- thing. David Barrence and Miss Katie Cheever Were married last Saturday night at the residence of the bride's sunt, Georgia Hallman. ‘he ceremony was performed by Rev. M.C. Singleton. Dave Hunter was tried last week for vagtancy. He was judged insane and will'be sent in a few days to the asy- lum. News in General. Chattanooga, Tenn., Special.—Rey G. H. Toliver, pastor New Horne Bap- tist church, preacaed,an excelient ser | ORIENTAL RESTAURANT The celebrated Chop Suey 7. Everything else in season. | 331 Indiana Avenue. Fine Teas on Sale, H. HW. PANG. EO Olean nacs nS! COKE! COKE!! COKE!!! Lump and crushed for sale by The Indianapolis Gas Co, For tickets call at office, 49 South Pennsylvania Street Awarded ist Prize for all ages World’s Fair now sold direct from Distillery to retailer in bond or free, all ages 1 to8 years old. also bottled in bond all size. Write in and we | will surprise you on prices if you wish to purchase direct. : Old Times Distillery Co. jor W. Main St., Louisville, Ky, he ® Falling Hair as ian AND BALDNESS 7 2 ye ee ne a re . | ee ees reer —_ Ba ole Matte atte bs, disease, is lke taking medicine without knowing IBeURe: VAPTE He) ete ee eae eres Eoleeta cence cue ee ee ase eaten ge eee ee eee eee ee ee ee Ses ie een oe eee PROF. J. H. AUSTIN 851 McVicker’s Theatre Buliding, - CHICAGO, ILL. mon in the new church building. The congregation was large and apprecia- tive. The people are much enthused over the convening of the two great religions bodies this month. Many men of station will be present. Au old lady was killed while attempting to cross the railroad track. The body has not been identified. Oklahoma City News, Oklahoma City. 0. T, Special —Mr, G. Rogers will handle Yhe Freeman here. A. H. Kennedy, the former agent, will leave soon on @ concert tour. Mr. | ©. B, Alexander, headwaiter Hotel Lee, 1s the founder of the Hotel Waiter’s and | Porter's Clab, which will have its head- quarters in the new Smith atlaing The macquerade ball given by the Otlahoma and Texas Social Clubs was the event of the season, | FRM piesa oa PetGARBEN SALMA Sina ™600D THINGS TO KNOW. Best Ways of Fertilizing Field Crops of Various Vexetables. Of much value and interest to truck growers is the experience of two Eng- Mish gardeners in the manuring of veg- etable crops. Their experiments have been under way for seven years. Some of the conclusions arrived at are as follows: With beets sulphate of potash, in the absence of manure, increased the yield three tons per acre. In every case plats fertilized with the lesser amount of manure and commercial fertilizers greatly exceeded in yield the heavily manured plats. ‘With broccoli a moderate application of commercial fertilizers has produced on the average as good results as when supplemented by twelve and one-half tons of manure. With this crop the use of 100 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre proved most économical. ‘The average results for five years ‘with cauliflowers show that twelve and one-half tons of manure, supplemented with a light dressing of phosphates and 400 pounds of nitrate of soda, pro- duced: better ‘results than commercial fertilizers alone, but the commercial fertilizers alone gave. better results than twenty-five tons of manure alone. Commercial fertilizers in this case not only increased the size of the heads, but uniformly improved the quality. ‘The formula recommended for this crop is 12% tons of manure, 400 to 600 pounds of superphosphate, 400 pounds of kainit and 400 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre. ‘The heaviest yield of brussels sprouts ‘was obtained by the use of twenty-five tons of manure, supplemented with 200 pounds of nitrate of soda, with potash in addition. ‘A moderate quantity of manure was found very desirable with fall set eab- bages. It {s recommended that this be supplemented with 600 pounds of good phosphates per acre and nitrate of soda up to 600 pounds applied at two or three different times. Potash has been found very desirable in the production of carrots. When potash has been used in connection with phosphates and 200 pounds of ni- trate of soda per acre the average year- ly Inerease of roots has been nearly three tons per acre. ‘The heaviest celery plants were ob- INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One addrees line $200 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance,| EADWAIrERS, F.P, Thompson, Hotel Champlain, Clin ton county, N. ¥- t pill Friis, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, G, L. Lang, Colonial Hotel, Cleveland, 0, W. A. Locke, Halliday House, Cairo, Ill, F.C. Long, Windermere, Chicago, Ill. = J, T, Gilbert, Hotel Anderson, Pitteburg, Se tained when the largest amount of ma- nure was used, but plants raised with the aid of commercial fertilizers have been inuch crisper and more tender than plants grown with manure alone. Nitrate of soda appeared to render the growth more rapid and to diminish the strength and toughness of the fibrovas- cular bundles as compared with plants grown by the aid of manure alone. With lettuce also it has been noticed that plants grown with the the nitrate of soda have been much crisper and more tender than those grown with manure alone. With spring or summer onions the use of 200 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre in conjunction with potash and phosphates, with a light dressing of manure, has given a better yield than with a heavy dressing of manure. Com- mercial fertilizers without the manure gave much less satisfactory results than with the manure. With parsnips, as with carrots, pot- ash seems to be especially desirable, the yields being increased from one to one and a haif tons per acre when this fertilizer was used over plats similarly fertilized, but without potash. In the case of early potatoes the heaviest yields have been obtained by the use of twenty-five tons of manure per acre. With the late crop better ylelds have been obtained by using half this amount of manure supple- mented with commercial fertilizers. In the experiments with potatoes the use of potash has regularly resulted in in- creased yields. The increase, however, has been much less with eurly potatoes than with late potatoes. Potash has proved especially destra- ble for summer spinach, and partieu- larly so on plats which were not ma- nured. Rhubarb, dressed with commercial fertilizers when raw was far more crisp and tender and required less time to cook than rhubarb grown by the ald of manure alone. The Freeman can be purchased in Memphis, Tenn., from Allen Spencer 155 DeSoto steeet. who is an authorized agent of The Freeman. so eee cnet HALF FARE e200 $2.00 for Round Trip Tickets Via Louisville & Nashvilie R. R, To Nearly All Points in ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, MISSISSIPPI, VIRGINIA, NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, Tickets on sale June 2d-16th, aud on first and third Tuesdays of each month there after until Nov. 17th, and good re- turning 21 days from date of sale. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as soon as desis s matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GEORGE L. NOX, Publisher. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1903. BISHOP MAKING. Bishop making days are now on in the A. M. E. church. The great question is, shall there be more bishops? The discussion of the question is not the province of secular journals; it belongs to the church. But regardless of the question in its finale, candidates are persistently standing up to be counted, who feel, or their friends feel that they are entitled to consideration in event the General Conference should vote yes on the question. In canvassing the situation it appears that Rev. Dr. J. M. Townsend of Indiana is among those to be reckoned with at the approaching quadrennium. His fitness and eminence has long since been recognized, but he has been a little too conscious of his eligibility, relying on the theory that everything comes to those who wait, which is no bad proposition when supplemented by two words—"and work." But, after all, he had the idea that men should have of some things and institutions; that fitness alone should be the greatest factor in determining a man's destiny. It is the idealist's idea; but where should the ideas of the idealist prevail above the church? Rev. Townsend is deserving of success because of what he is, what he has been and what is yet more expected of him—an able, clean man who has great faith in the rule of right. We write in no partisan sense further than the partisanship for justice nor are we inspired beyond that inspiration arising over justice long delayed. And who is it that could not preach a sermon on delayed justice? Dr. J. M. Conner of Arkansas is another one of those who have lingered at the pool of Siloam, awaiting the troubling of the waters. His qualifications, judging by the many things said of him, are first class, making him worthy of consideration. Dr. Conner has some distinction as an author, having written several volumes of more or less theological nature, which is further indicative of his ability and educational fitness for such an important position in the church. Dr. H. K. Johnson of Philadelphia, editor of the Christian Recorder, is among the leading candidates for the bench. He is well known for his scholarly attainments, evidences of which stand out in all of his talks, lectures and sermons. He is as clear out in his expressions as a professor in mathematics. His observation is keen, and which he quite as keenly expresses when he does not attempt to detone it in the interest of self preservation. He is one of the ablest disecters in the church. The ability does not render him warm but it compels him to be acknowledged as knowing and eminently capable. Dr. W. T. Henderson, now of New York, formerly of this city, is also an aspirant for the highest honors in the A. M. E. church He will be remembered in Indianapolis for the great revival meeting which he conducted during his pastorate and also for the splendid new home of Bethel church's congregation, which he was instrumental in erecting. Dr. Henderson is conceded a qualified candidate whose success has been founded on his evangelistic powers if his work in this city is indicative of the man. It is thought that he will receive votes throughout the connection, THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. but will not have any section solidly for him. Rev. M. W. Thornton, D. D., has an excellent record as it concerns his connection with the A. M. E. church, entitling him to serious consideration in his aspiration to be secretary of the young people's society of Christian Endeavor, an office within the gift of the general conference. Rev. Thornton is one of the bright younger men whose life has been fairly replete with activities along the line of his chosen work. He is a writer of merit also, author of several books and pamphlets, which is indicative of his trend of mind—a Christian and a man for his race. At present he is stationed at Wilmington, Del., where he pastors one of the most cultured congregations of the connection. The conference will seek long to find a fitter man for the place to which he aspires. MR. SAMUEL E. MORSS. The death of Mr. Samuel E. Morss, editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel, resulting from a fall from his office window was one of the deplorable happenings of this week. Mr. Morss was a highly respected citizen in the community and State, and was known in the realm of politics throughout the country. He at one time held the post of Consul-General to Paris, where he acquitted himself with honor and distinction. In politics he was a Democrat; he stood high in his party. His opinions on his party's policies were given consideration whether in State or National affairs. His sudden death was a shock to his many friends and acquaintances. Much sympathy is manifested for his bereaved family by all the citizens in his home. In his death a good, useful man is gone; one who busied himself in those affairs that tended to build up the city that it sustain its very favorable reputation abroad. The united press gives excellent testimony as to his character, voicing the general sentiment of his worth. Mr. Robert Bonner, a graduate of Yale, writing to Mr. W. M. Trotter says "you have made imprisonment glorious." Just to think of it—impeding free speech—obstructing personal liberty—narrow and tyrannical—uttering principle in violent opposition to the tenets of great schools which have always been noted for their latitude. Says the same highly affected Bonner: "I only regret that fate did not select to share it with you." Well, its never too late to do good. If you are hankering after martyrdom you can get it by planning to deliberately interfere with other people's affairs. The dedication of the Robert Gould Shaw school took place Thursday afternoon. The school was named for that gallant Colonel who led a portion of the black hosts to battle during the late civil war. The name is a fitting recognition of the man and his intrepid valor as noted on the battle field. The school board is to be congratulated for selecting a name so bound up in the conflicts and hopes of the race; it should be an inspiration to those who pass beneath its inscription, so unlike that which reads; "He that enters there leaves all hope behind." The Shaws are not all dead, nor or they asleep; when the too heavy crux of earthy affairs press they are there, and that to save. Mr. W. M. Trotter of Boston, according to his own paper, is now in Charles street jail suffering the penalty of his deliberate attempt to break up Mr. Washington's meeting in that city. No one will rejoice to know that Mr. Trotter is in trouble, but he should have known better. If there are other Negroes who feel that it is only a Negro, gagging colored men, they should be accommodated as Mr. Trotter is, even should it be necessary to knock out partitions in jail houses. The Order of True Reformers through out the country took proper cognizance of the fifty-fourth birthday of the founder of the order, the late Rev. William Washington Browne. He, perhaps, did not dream that he was planting so well. His son, however, remains to realize the great result of his father's ingenuity. The race question threatens to become a national issue. Judge Somerville, chairman of the Board of Appraisers of New York, an old line Southerner, is said to be defying the President owing to his position on the question; his resignation is expected. The United States Negroes are the most prosperous in the world, and as much as they complain their opportunities here are tenfold better than any place on earth. The ideals before them are high; they do not always come up to them, but the very nature of things compels a nearness all the time. A handfull of bright ones of Illinois have gotten their heads together and to this effect—that Booker T. Washington shall no longer be "it," Messrs. Jones, Morris, et al., men who use their prominence given by the public as a club to level down taller heads GO To Wm. Billingsley, the Florist for all kinds of choice cut flowers. Special designs arranged for funerals and parties. Prices reasonable. 201 N Illinois St. Phone 3002 New. H H. Hammer & Co. DEALERS IN Fancy Groceries and Meats Flour and Feed Hardware, Granite and Tinware Oil Stove $3 19 Wood Heaters $1 80 and up Stove Pipe 12¢ joint Stove Boards 65¢ to 85¢ 19th and Yandes Streets Old Phone Brown 449 Ladies! Mayor Holtzman has repledged his intentions of conducting the city as it should be. He has it within his power to keep his pledge. Will he do it? He is on a bad side of the fence to do it. But can, if he will "Prophet Elijah" Dowie is not setting any rivers on fire in New York; the Gothamites are even too tough for doughty Dowie, who claims he did Chicago up to a soft pulp. The celored Democrats of this city have dragged themselves out for a little sunshine; the whole rank and file apparently are looking for something to turn up. As an example of what is considered the most faithful type of the Negro people read a certain Chicago race journal. The species, however, is rapidly becoming extinct. It is Judge Whallon yet. It might have been a little bit different, but it isn't. Accept congratulations, judge. Los Angeles, Cal.—A young widow of good reference wishes to correspond with some gentleman of Christian inclinations, and one who is not frivolous. Address, Miss James, general delivery, P. O. SITUATION WANTED—By competent pharmacist. Graduate and registered in several states; 8 years practical experience; capable of taking charge; best of reference. Address The Freeman. The Indianapolis Journal For Ten Days Only. Your picture enlarged free, size 16 x 20, and sent to you without frame. Stamp for particulars. 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No man can live easy depending on other sources than are God-given. You need the money, we extend to you the opportunity; nothing has been done to you. We deal with agents double their orders after they have sold the first dozen. Everybody seems to want one for their home. When you sell a "Bust" you are not only the best worker, which he, our noblest earnest led the way, pointing the race to nobler impulses. Write to day for agency. Enclose 2 candle. Send $1.00 for Bust. Contract and Circulals. Address. Majors & Grant 3503 State St. CHICAGO LORED PEOPLE! LISTEN! what is coming? Are you satisfied with your contented with your treatment? If you con- tinue you take any reasonable steps that would at the same time enhance and protect the easily do by becoming a chartered and pro- American Protective League. If you wish than you are now making, if you wish to be mortgages or borrow money or own stock profitable rates, do not hesitate to become a LISTEN! 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Turner Third Vein Domestic Lump, Seeleyville Lump, Mine Run and Screenings containing Nut, Cyclone Lump and Nut, Indiana Jackson, Pocahontas, Kenawaha, Jackson County Ohio Lump, Lump and Crushed Coke, Bloesburg Smithing Coal, Lower Vein Brazil Block, Lührig Ohio Lump, Smokeless, Antracite. Office & Yards: 601 Knuucky Ave: INDIANAPOLIS, IND Mrs. Whitten Millnery See her for up-to-date millinery Childre's School Hats 60e and 75e Misses and Ladies' trimmed Hats and up. Retrimmed 25e Call on her you will be pleased. 387 Indiana Avenue. Indianapolis H --- DEALERS IN in the CLAYPOOL HOTEL T SALE It Opportunity Handsome Suits just opened. Trade and size here now for certainly right. You buy a Suit until you see prices. : : : : : IN THE CLAYPOOL HOTEL Bington Street. Heyville Lump, Mine Run and Screenings Indiana Jackson, Pocahontas, Kenawha. Brushed Coke, Blossburg Smithing Coal, Lump, Smokeless, Anthracite. Coal Co. Corporated) Old Main 900 T COAL Folored help exclusively. Ky Ave: INDIANAPOLIS, IN The man who makes "Sporty Clothes" Barney Schonfield Co., Fashionable Tailors. 104 East Market St., INDIANAPOLIS Lemcke Building. IND. THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE STAGE EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped enveloped, plainly addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the line of business followed by the person addressed should be given. Notice, in nationalities and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada, must be prepaid, otherwise they are not forwarded. NOTICE -- Advertised letters will be held in the Freeman Post Office for FOUR WEEKS ONLY hereafter. LADIES LIST. Bford, Miss Sattie Jones, Mrs D B Carchill, Miss Min'ie Morris, Mrs Emma 2 Javis, Miss Wille Morton, Clara Gilliam, Miss Tena L Joseph 'Josep'n Grimmer, Ringold, Miss Min'ie Germon, Irene Whitman Sisters Germon, Miss Rosa Barbette Henry Brown, Richard Cusel & Mines Clark, H.G Ocart, W Forest Owen, T Cross, Tom Cook, Will Cannon, Oscar Dale Boeuf, T Eberson, A Fernande, James Gatland, William Horsley G W Haster, Edward Ehrens, Ed Brace, Geo. Hersett, Willie Ballige, M. F Set, H. T Jones, W.H. Kerr, W R Kirkpatrick, Sickey Mitchell, Walter 4 Mason, John Mimball, Sunny Owens, John Pamplin, John Pamler Dan Perry Oliver Pittman, James Pennell, W Prentice, Oliver Reid, W H Sherman, J W Simmons, J E Smih, H D D The Footers Trusty, Ray Tubes, Sot Toomey, J W Wrigle, J. L. Wilson, Richard HARRY BROWN, CARTOONIST—Grand Garden Theatre, S. TRACUSE, N. Y., week of Oct. 26. BELLY KEESANDS’ Big Colored Minstrels—Longview, Tox. Oct. 26; Palestine, 27. P.G. LOWRYN’ 4 Paws & Sells’ Bros.’ Circus—Crawley, L. Oct. 26; New Iberia, 27; Alex. Indica, 28; Monroe, 29; Monticello, Ark. 35. Pine Bluff 31. STERREUS RUSSELL’ Hartford, Conn., Oct. 28. Sringfield, Mass. 29. WILLIAMS & WALKER’ “In DAHOMY” Go—London, Eng indefinite The friends of Mrs. Marlon Smart sympathize with her in the loss of her mother. Mrs. Jennie B. Hillman of New York City is visiting her mother this week in Chicago. Tom Logan returns regards to Dennis and Jones, Fred. Sullis, Tenia Mizzelle, Kid Alston and Willie Stiles Jones. Walter Tinsley sends regards to the Louisville contingent of Martin's U. T. C. Co., and hopes to hear from Miss Mollie Robinson. Lew Dockstader and his great minstrel company close their engagement at English's with a matinee and to nights performance. Willie Shields that clever manipulator of hoops, is still "hooping" them along with the Alexander Brothers' minstrel, and sends regards to Kersand's minstrel. Tom Logan sends regards to Buddle and Marian Glenn, Prof. Robinson, Price and Russell, "Tticklish" Dan, Virgle Deor, Carrie Hall, Pauline Cottrell, J. Harry Jackson and Mose Slaughter. Desdunes and Harris' new act, written by Tom Logan, so impressed Campbell Brothers of Richard and Pringle'e's minstrel that they are negotiating with Mr. Logan to write them a sketch for next season. Wm. Hallback is playing one of the leading parts with the Smart Set Co. "My Alabama Sue" a new song by Mr. Hallback, and published by the Clift Harris Muscle House, of Philadelphia, is now being sung by Mme. Cordella MoClain. Will Goff Kennedy, the refined comedian and vocalist, is still on earth and would like to hear from western friends, address care of The Freeman. Sends recards to John W. Dennis, J. M. Robertson, Jr. Kitty Brown, Bob Russell, F. B. Woods, W. M. Thomas and all professional friends. Clemo Harris, the contortionist, and Miss Addie Cassell, are rehearsing a double contortionist and acrobatic act which promises to be the novelty of all colored acts as she is the only colored lady acrobat in the business at present with Dales Troubadors. Regards to friends. Mr. K. O. Henderson and wife sends regards to W. G. Kennedy, John. W. Dennis, Wm. Fletcher, Pap Adams and Family, P. G. Lowrey, Tom Logan and all friends in and out of the profession. We are right side up with care and hope to meet all at the great St. Louis Fair. Our permanent address is 609 Powell street, San Francisco, Cal. Old Plantation Notes: The team of Bradford & Sims have joined hands and are setting the Midway wild singing "Show the White of Your Eyes". Prof. Jas Osborne has composed a new march called "The Freeman." Bradford sends regards to A. G. Allen's N. O. Minstrel's Gus Stevens and Edward Stafford and says "Mc. send what's sue me". The Freeman can be seured in Birmingham at Defeyf's Barber shop, 226 N. 18 street. We opened here on 14 Inst and made top money; good business, S. R. O sign displayed. The Slayton Jubilee Singers gave an entertainment at Hartford City, Ind., October 13th, to the capacity of the opera house. Each number was enthusiastically received, and the management feels proud in having received a return date for the company. After the entertainment Mr. Allen Hornaday and Mr. John T. Turner banquetted the Slaytons at the Home cafe of Hartford City. The bill of fare was sumptuous and elegantly served. The Slayton Jubilee Singers take pleasure in introducing to the colored profession the two gentlemen of Hartford City, Ind. Mr. Allen Hornadav and Mr. John T. Turner, who are worthy of your esteem and consideration. They are all right. Notes from Rabbittt Foot Co.—We have had a great success every since the opening of the season All the members are well and getting along nicely. —Grace Williams sends best regards to Simons and Battle and Kittie Brown. —Billy Bradley sends regards to P. J. Lowery, McKissick, the Turner Sisters and all New York professional friends. —Eva Leach sends best regards to Mr. and Mrs Dan Washington, Lulu Stangle also Mr. and Mrs James Alexander —Willie Lewis sends regards to Prof. S. E Dodd. Prof. A. G. Jones says: "The band is still making good as usual they are now handling Leo Feist's latest publications." —Cuba Samitian sends regards to Sarah Price, Pattie Robinson and John Robinson. Harry Royston sends the following: Hatch & Adams Carnival Co., closed a highly successful season at Cortland, N. Y. Sept. 26, "Mr. Hatch going to his home in New York City and Mr. and Mrs. Adams to San Francisco, Cal., Mr. Lone Stalome, two other privileged people and myself joined the Johnny Jones Carnival Co., at Lexington, N C The past week we played Winston—Salem, N.C., to fair business. L. L. Gardner the swell vocalist would not come South so Cook's "City of Jerusalem" engaged him at once as they had all eastern and western bookings Mr. Al Pearce formed a combination with three other shows—Streets of India, Lunett the Flying Lady, and Carlisle's Dog & Poney Show. Regards to Mr & Mrs. Hanson McDonell, W. H. McMullen, Ed. P. Luney, Willie Jones, Harry Martinett, McDade Bros. and all former members of the old plantation with Hatch & Adams. Notes from W. A. Mahara's No. 1 Show—We are getting along fine, and the boys are meeting quite a few of their friends. Gordon C. Collins gave the company quite a surprise by entertaining them at the residence of his friends, Messrs James N. Parsons and W. P Sims in Yankton, S. D. They certainly did the best they could to make it pleasant for the whole company. J. A. English is still knocking the audience spell-bound with his hoop rolling, and promises a new act for next season. He wants Matt Housley to write. Miss Mae Fisher is singing "Under Southern Skies" with great success. She sends regards to Tom Logan, Kitty Brown and Lizzie Roberts. Our band leader, James H. Harris, is recovering nicely, and will soon be with us again. The McCarvers, Sadie and Billie, are still getting their share of applause every night. They send regards to all friends. Miss Bessie La Belle of Omaha, Neb., joined the show in Sloux City, Iowa, and made quite an addition to the choruses as she has a sweet alto voice. R. H. Christman sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Smith and wishes him success in the next show. He also says hello, Daddy Love. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richard & Pringle's Georgia Minstrel.—John W. Cooper is still making good. He sends regards to Marsh Craig and friends. Harry Kraton, and his assistant, Clarence Johnson, will sail May 30th for Europe where he will introduce his hoop rolling act. As Kraton's act stands at the head of all such acts he has nothing to fear, and can make good behind any of the so-called hoop controllers—Clarence Powell, the mirth producer and assistant stage manager, has been rehearsing for the last two or three days, and as Powell always has his eye open for something new look out for what he is going to spring on us. He sends his regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kersans—The Campbell Brothers are "getting theirs" at each performance—Too much can not be said of Dudley and Kelley in their laughable skit: "I'm Hungfy," assisted by Miss Alberta Ormes. They are the "hit" in the olio—Henry A. Bartlett, alto solist, send regards to the Wilsons—Boomsky, formerly assistant to Hermann the Great, has the necessaries to put on a two hour show, but now, owing to time, he is only using a few of his tricks. The duck trick is still the "hit" of his act.—At this writing, in Knoxville, Tenn, Charles F. Scott, is shaking hands with home folks and friends—George Isreal, slide trombonel, sends regards to Fount B. Woods.—F. L. Denton says hello to Culligan's Alabama Minstrel, Jessie Gilmer and Emmett Mason. J. Harry Jackson sends the following from New York City: "Cole and Johnson in their clever act are headliners this week at Keith's Union Square Theatre — Williams and Lacalle have returned to the city after playing a week's engagement at Keith's Philadelphia house. — Messrs. Brynn and McPherson are rehearsing a company for a tour of the New England States. Among those with the company are Will Accoe, Sidney Perrin, Bob Slater, Gertle Peterson, Blanche Bradley, Leon Williams and Charles H Moore. — Black Carl, the clever magician, made quite a hit Sunday night at the Circle Theatre. Mr. Carl is filling an engagement this week at Utica, N. Y. — Coates and Grundy and their company in the "Watermelon Trust" were in demand Sunday night and filled engagements at the Dewey Theatre and Hurtig and Seamon's Music Hall. — Harry P. Brown, the eccentric singing comedian, has returned to the city and reports a most successful tour in the West, and says that his song "I'm Just Barely Living That's All" Mr Brown states that he is booked for a return engagement over the same circuit, opening up March 4th at a much larger salary — Irving Jones was a big hit Sunday night at the Star and Grand opera houses. — John Haley has joined hands with Mr. Cooper of the team of Cooper and Bailey. The new team will retain the old name. They are in Boston this week. — The Wangdoodle Comedy Four, with the "Cracker Jack Burlesquers" were in the city last week. They left Sunday for Philadelphia, where they are appearing this week. — My regards and best wishes to S. H. Dudley, Simpson and Pittman, and Ed Green, Bob A Kelley and other friends in the profession — The Freeman every Saturday at Slaughter's tonsork parlors. P. B. R. Hendrix's Chicago (Illinois) Notes.—William Grundy, who lately joined the Alexander Bro's minstrels, has severed his connection with the same and returned to the city. Six others of the company have closed also.—Joseph (Babe) Alexander, late of the Honolulu Coon, has closed with them and is in the city. He stands open for engagements. Records to all friends.—Mrs Nettle Lewis is in the city and is the hit of the bill at Teeman's Stella Johnson, please send me your route. Kind regards to all other friends.—Daddy Love sends regards to L. Cooper, Tom Logan, the D's. Ernest Hogan, Mattie Wilkes, Billy McClain, Tom McIntosh, Louis Love. Mr. and Mrs Al Holman, Goggin and Davis and others.—The Goodmans (Harry and Ella) are filling engagements in and around the city and are doing nicely. They send regards to their many friends—Bowman and Jaxson, late of the Chisholm & Miller vaudeville company, have closed their summer engagements, also Billy Carroll the old man impersonator. Although the company were mostly Onfays. these gentlemen went so strong that the management has resigned them for the winter season. Regards to all our friends.—All those indebted to Daddy Love please remit as he does not want to publish you. He The Greatest Col ORGANIZED AUGUST MAHARA'S O 30- BIG SPECTACULAR- The Greatest Colored Attraction of the Age ORGANIZED AUGUST 8th, 1902--NEVER CLOSING MAHARA'S OPERATIC MINSTRELS BIG SPECTACULAR - WATERMELON - FIRST PART JOHN C. HAYWOOD'S Celebrated Orchestra 12—Pieces—12 FOUNT B. WOOD'S Famou Concer Band 20—Strong—20 F. L. MAHARA. OWNER AND MANAGER, 160 Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILL. N. B.—Wanted at all times first-class Performers and Musicians. F. L. MAHARA, OWNER AND MANAGER, 160 Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILL. WELLS' EBONY BELLES' COMPANY Write immediately. MIKE WELLS, care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Subscr est Negro is still at the same old stand, 336 27th street.—Beware of Vincennes, Ind., colored performers.—I wonder if J. Harry Jackson will become a Dowweite? Look-out, Harry.—My regards to the Vaughners, Al. Holman and wife, Cook and Jones, Billy Kersande, Hiram Sorrell, Smith and Jones and members of Richard & Pringles and Allen's minstrels.—Don't forget The Freeman, your friend.—Charles Small and wife laid off last week, the company having had a misunderstanding about the week's date. Regards to all. The East End colored citizens are proud of the kindergarten recently established at 1535 Columbia avenue, with an enrollment of over fifty children, under the management of Miss Rose Heston, principal; and Miss Bertha Allen, assistant. At the cewent mothers' meet- ing Mrs. George A. Sissle was elected president of the mothers' meetings. An entertainment committee, with Mrs. Edward Perkins, chairman; Mrs. William Hogan, treasurer; and Mrs. Elisha Davis, secretary; was appointed. The president and committee desire the cooperation of every mother and father in the East End. An entertainment was given Thursday evening, October 22, for the benefit of the kindergarten. Two interesting features of the program was a talk by Mrs. Edward Perkins, formerly a kindergarten teacher, on the "General Principles of the Kindergarten Work," and a paper by Mrs. Lina Martin, on the "Kindergarten in the Home." H. L. Sander's Fall Opening Mr. H. L. Sanders, the well-known colored merchant, will have his Fall Opening Saturday, October 31, at which time he will have a big display of ladies' and gent's furnishings. Mr. Sanders cordially invites the public to inspect his machinery, and note his progress since starting in business in 1889. His continued success depends on your patronage. He employs eleven people of his race, which says very much for him. He is now looking forward to another location. So as to increase the facilities of his growing business; he contemplates moving his manufacturing department; will run ten power machines giving employment to twenty people, including clerks and salesmen. He now enjoys the patronage of both white and colored, which trade he hopes to greatly increase in the very near future. He is entitled to consideration from the public as a thorough going business man, who is not only making it in the world but is doing the lion's share in helping along others. His store is located at 206 Indiana avenue. Through the columns of The Freeman the American Protective League, a national race business organization, is appealing for agent representatives throughout the country. President Joseph W. Henderson of Providence, R. I., comes on from the Philadelphia office this week, and is arousing Indianapolis and Indiana forces to a revived interest in the league. The third annual national convention meets in Philadelphia, Nov. 17th, lasting five days. Indianapolis will send a delegated representation. Mrs Cartie Ford, 230 Bird street, is the Indianapolis chief. She and her deputies will work up the league forces here. A public meeting will soon be held. L ADIRES: Our harmless Remedy relieves without fail delayed or abnormally suppressed monstruction. For free trial address PARIS CHEMICAL Co., Dept. 83, Milwaukee, Wis. ATTENION, Wage Earners! Why not work a professional money making formula. 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Before reviewing his production it is cordiality to the management and company to again state to the public that this show is one of the finest colored organizations on the road. My mission in critizing the performers is strictly in keeping with my past methods of formulating the legitimate standard in Negro comedy performers. I have no particular respect for performers who happen to fall in the footpath of my criticism, knowing or not knowing that their rank in the profession brings them directly before the eyes of the critics and the world. While "Enchantment" is a farce-comedy-travesty, and I leave it to any experienced judge) I will review it as Manager Gus Hill has named it. He has named it a "Spectacular Extravaganza." If such is the case there is but one spectacular scene in the production—found in the inlaitition of Royal Roosters. The dialogue is all farce comedy of the foolishest kind, excepting two dramatic scenes that are not sensational. These scenes alone, and the nature of the music renders the play nearer to travesty than any thing else. The first production of any musical comedy reaps its richest reward the first season only. Billy McClain, who has taken great pains to give a strictly legitimate performance this season, scored in a new travesty that follows the drill He wore a new chocolate suit, cut to perfection and looked quite nobby. Tom McIntosh, who succeeds Ernest Hogan in the cast, is necessarily the subject of considerable comment. He once starred for a season in a farce comedy entitled "A Hot Old Time in TRY THAT THE FREEMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Dixie." Billy McClain, laughingly, knows well what will be said of the legitimate deficiencies of McIntosh's performance; all in favor, "of course," of his own self-installation. Tom McIntosh plays Dr. Bullion in his own, broad, farcical way, and strictly legitimate. He was very funny in several spots. McIntosh and McClain are misfits, but McIntosh scored until, as usual, Tom Tomed too long, and then grew tiresome. Then McIntosh—everything was McIntosh—delivered a monologue to his audience, while the scenes were shifting. Unlike Ben Hunn, he did not set us "screaming." In his regular acting scenes in the play he alluded to his audience several different times. After all that has been said of the impropriety of talking to an audience over the footlights in a so-called legitimate show. McIntosh must be termed a legitimate failure. The famous minstrel comedians of the past are not destined to shine in modern Negro comedy from a legitimate standpoint, not if Billy Kersands, Ben Hunn and Tom McIntosh are examples. Perhaps, if they or some others attempted it they would fail. McIntosh is a great comedian of the old school; tutored for the intelligent conception of modern comedy, and too old for tuition. His best dramatic scene was carving a chicken while in dialogue with Cordelia McClain. His acting in the initiation scene was not affective, and his duel scene was the flattest thing he attempted, and left an aching void that once was filled by Hogan. All these things serve to show what a superior intelligent actor and comedian Ernest Hogan has proven himself to be. His intelligent conception of the worth of a dramatic comedy situation; his emphasis in speaking his lines, and his careful completion of every dramatic comedy dedail were features that classified Hogan as the distinct star of the production. Miss Hattie Hopkins, comely in features and with a wealth of auburn hair, rendered the songs "Lucinda" and "Snawnee River." In the chorus of the latter song she sang the word "seems" two notes higher than it ought to be, and spolit the true sounding syllable affect. Her unnatural sadness in this song was not affective. She must look out to her audience. The downcast eye means another kind of love; Miss Hopkins not found at home. It is true that Miss Hopkins is the happy ONE BILLY JOHNSON possessor of an unusually great voice. Time, training and a proper regards at all times for her health will richly reward her future. Mlle Cordelia (Mrs. McClain) with McClain) with rather rosy cheeks, again gave demonstrations of her perfect art and magnetism. Her singing was the most entertaining feature of the female department. Her vocal art is so superior and artistic that the honors of these two great singers would fall to Mrs. rather rosy cheeks, again gave demonstrations of her perfect art and magnetism. Her singing was the most entertaining feature of the female department. Her vocal art is so superior and artistic that the honors of these two great singers would Mme Cordelia McClain. fall to Mrs. McClain if she had more singing to do. Billy Young-made his reappearance in the East after several years absence. His work was very artistic and a big improvement on the actor who played the same part last season. Little Harry Reed, son of Cicero Reed, as the silly boy is a good acrobat, a real pocket edition of Russell Brandow. But, Harry has sleepy spells; he goes off in a dream occasionally; when he gets his cue from McClain he wakes up and works. Harry dreams of his new surroundings. This is his first time on earth. Harry has shook-a-day-day to his chums in the woods. Lawrence Chenault, a pleasant looking tenor from the West, sung an Irish song, and led the drill approvingly. Dancing was scarce. Tom Brown is not with the company. It may be well to add that all these performers are legitimate people. This show is also considered legitimate in playing in legitimate houses. How then is it that performers of the highest rank, who would even get insulted if they were called illigitimate actors, insist on playing their part illigitimate? The greatest exhibition of ignorance is for an actor to stubbornly ignore the recognized criticism of one man, to play to the gallery rather than to receive the legitimate applause of several millions of the best people of the white race who must approve of it, and for the advancement of a black, oppressed race, who look to him for race advancement. Would this not be an historic honor? Has such an actor any self respect? White actors are glad enough to reach the legitimate stage. When they get there they know enough not to talk to the people over the footlights, and answer the gallery boys in the bargain, as I saw the greatest, but criticised, "Smart Set" actors do. If Hon. Booker T. Washington had ceased to criticise a race of people who have not received enough criticism from men of their own race, who strive to teach them in their stubbornness, I wish he would criticise the illigitimate actors, and from these people who are ever in the eyes of the world, the race would see why we all need so much criticism. But Mr. Washington, in his good books, that some actors have never read, tells that we were not responsible for what we were not taught, but I rather think we are now, in these days instructions. Don't you? All lovers of minstrelsy will easily recognize the above picture of Billy Johnson as it is a good one of the gentleman. Mr. Johnson was born Jan. 8, 1882, and even when a youngster was in ready demand whenever occasion called for his services for local affairs, which was quite often, for Billy could sing and dance the best of any of the boys in the neighborhood. At the age of ten we find him the leading star with the Leslie Thomas Afro-American Co. Since then he has appeared with some of the best attractions and vandeville houses in America. The season of '96 and '97 we find him with the Primrose After all the rot and baseless hypotheses that have been written meant to convey tangible impressions as to the future of the Negro performer in legitimate comedy, it is quite a task, after some distinct object lesson flares up, opposing so radically all that the so-called sages of the immediate hour have predicted, to make known to the masses just how limitless the possibilities are for the progressive Negro actor. The object lesson in this particular instance is furnished in the present engagement of Mr. John Rucker by the Havlin management in one of their latest dramatic ventures called the "Stain of Gulit." Whilst the show is not entitled to any superior distinction over other popular prized attractions of its class, we insist upon complimenting the management for placing in the hands of a colored performer the part of "Rastus Shaw," which is essentially one of the leading roles of the drama. We say "essentially" advised. The character entrusted to Mr. Rucker is so interwoven in the fabric of the play that to cut it out would leave an aching void hard to fill, "Rastus" and the Detective "Slade" are the two pivots around which the entire comedy of the show revolves. One supporting and making openings for the other; their work is for the most part dual, this within itself marking a distinct departure from established customs of the period. For most every one knows that when a white comedy permits a real darkey a speaking part he is usually borrowed from the quartette and stalks across the stage in an automatic style painful to behold. Not so in this case. The "Alabama Blossom" is harnessed in "lines" which are constructed in the dialogue politic of the show, and are as necessary to its thorough development as any part in the play. It is, indeed, to be wondered at that shrewd, enterprising, up-to-date manager have not ere this adopted the precedent of the Havlins. If originality W. H. H. Dower counts for anything in calling together a cast it does seem that a real Negro should be the more desired to play a Negro character than a white man, if, of course, he can deliver the 'goods' from a standpoint of ability. We recall at this writing, with some amusement, the strained, unnatural and overdrawn efforts of white performers to delineate darky characters of the modern types. True, there are Negro characters, such as "Uncle Tom," for instance, that have been a pronounced failure in the hands of some colored performers. This is largely due, in all sense of fairness, to BILLY NSON and West minstrels, and making good as he does everywhere. In '99 he was engaged as a special feature with Murray and Murphy, Our Irish Visitors company. He was also principal comedian two seasons with Oliver Scott's minstrels. At present, and for the past sixty weeks, he holds the honor of leading laugh maker with Mahara's operatic minstrels. Being joined recently by his talented little wife, Estelle, they now constitute the team of 'The Johnsons," equal to any and surpassed by none. They will be found an agreeable and pleasant lady and gentleman in every sense of the word. the difference between the darky of the "Uncle Tom" school and the later day character of the rag time coon. The passing of the former leaves him only a memory, in fact, a historical factor of a time and period long since swallowed up by the sturdy advance of civilization MR. BLUE BEARD-English Opera House week of Oct. 26. A man and a woman in a dress. and new customs. Hence it is that the white man excels in those characters in so much as they are abstract propositions appealing to deep study and approximation at which the present generation of Negro actors are painfully wanting. We sincerely hope that this new era, opening up to the colored devotees of the stage, will bring out a new contingent of aspirants for honors in the "Legit." The public is always keenly alive to novelty in whatever form it may present itself, and managers are sure to avail themselves of every opportunity to please. We shall remember very pleasantly the entire company comprising the players in the "Stain of Guilt" as thorough ladies and gentlemen. Miss Acton is a very promising young "Lead," and we predict a brilliant future for her. Her work is very clever and quite free from that cheap affectedness likely to crop out in roles such as she portrays. JOHN D. HOWARD. Domino Theatre items, Fernandina, Fla—Our beautiful opening of Stars and Stripes and living plotures to follow is considered one of our foremost efforts of fun producing by the applause each figure receives during our performance. "The Hoodoodle Man," by Miss Crampton, Brown, Gilliam and Hall, is, beyond a doubt, a rare treat. Dennis and Kinnie, as "Slim Jim and Fat Jack," are furnishing the fun with credit, Buck Stewart, as a buck dancer, fulfills the title, Fred Sulis, pianist, is at home in the orchestra. Wm. Dorsey, late of Lincoln Park, Savannah, is in town and is busy shaking hands with friends. Miss Estella Jones closed Monday, the 6th, and left for Brunswick, the guest of Miss Virginia Jones. Miss Tena Gillam send regards to Tom Logan and Fred W. Johnson. Miss Kitty Brown send regards to Ernest Hogan and Mattle Wilkes. Miss Pauline Crampton sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jenkins, of the Hottest Coon in Dixie. Wm. Dorsey sends regards to Sam Foster. Walter Crampton, general manager of all the vaudeville houses South, has taken the management of Mason's Park, Jacksonville, Fla., and is booking people from all parts of the United States. He is a number one hustler and has some clever ideas in store for the future. The following is what a Memphis, Tenn., paper said of the Billy Kersands ministrels: "The announcement that Billy Kersands was to appear at the Auditorium. Theater last night at the head of his own Georgia Minstrels was sufficient to 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 as once. Write today. Stamers or silver accepted. CHARLES ALEXANDER, Wilberforce Ohio. Subscribe for the Freeman. pack the house from pit to dome. The line began to form at 6 o'clock in the afternoon and when the doors were thrown open shortly after 7 o'clock there was a scramble for admission. When the curtain went up every seat was occupied and the aisles of the immense house were literally packed. There were some gentlemen in the audience last night who saw Billy Kersands when he appeared in Memphis with the Calendar Minetrels during the fall of 1879, and in commenting upon the matter they were both of the opinion that there had been but little change in the appearance of the well known Negro comedian. He is certainly the best known of the genuine Negro Minetrels and possibly the best. For years he was featured with the Georgia Minetrels, where he always made good, and in his first venture at the head of an organization of his own he has collected a troupe that gives a really enjoyable entertainment for both black and white people. In two respects the Kersands Minetrels excels any other Negro troupe that has appeared in Memphis. It has by far the best orchestra and the costumes are exceptionally attractive. Again there are some really good voices, and the ollo presents some entertaining features. Kersands furnishes much of the fun himself, but he is assisted by Sam Cook, Oscar Cameron, David Sullith, Kid Langford, Ben Jones and W M Taylor, all of whom are good in their way. Ben Jones and Kid Langford are exceptionally clever. Jacksonville, Fla. Notes. — Miss Teula Gilliam and Mrs. Pauline Crampton, of the Domino theatre, Fernandina, were over in the city Sunday, October 11th, visiting their friends of the Exchange Garden theatre. Miss Gilliam and Mrs. Crampton send regards to friends in and out of the profession. We regret to state that Bob Russell and Walter Crampton are on the sick list. Pearl Woods sends regards to the Crosby's "Riah" send regards to Miss Jessie Thomas. 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Tino was a colonel at eighteen, a general at nineteen, and at twenty conquered Northern Luzon from the Spaniards and brought it under native rule. For over a year he defied General Young, the American commander, and gave the then military governor more trouble than any other leader of the insurgents. Misses Maomi Spencer, of Charleston, S. C., Hildred Williams, New Orleans, La.; Lucile Pitts, Boston; Bessie Preston, Marquette, Mich.; Fannie A. Thompson, Washington, D. C.; Mattie L. Lee, Atlanta, Ga.; and Mr. James A. Bailey, of Hampton, Va, are among the new teachers engaged at Tuskegee this year. The new band-master is Sergeant Elbert Williams, late of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry band, stationed at Fort Neobraa, Neb. Mrs. Booker T. Washington has resumed charge of her missionary work at Russell Plantation, a settlement of poor colored people a few miles from Tuskegee. During the summer faithful service in this connection was rendered by Misses Dora Laurence and Alice Simmons. For the first time in the history of New Jersey a colored man has been placed upon a county ticket. Dr. Jefferson C. Anderson, of Plainfield, has been nominated by the Republicans of Union county for coroner. He is a Floridian and a graduate of Lincoln University. American prejudice has invaded Berlin, Germany, Negroes who have long enjoyed perfect civil and social equality are being beaten and otherwise maltreated—the outgrowth of sensational reports of outrages by Negroes printed in the American dispatches. The officers of the United Colored Democracy of New York City are Caleb A. Simms, chief; Ralph E. Langston, chairman executive committee; John Educational Notes. The Curry School Urbana, O., opened its 15th year Sept. 23, with an enrollment of students and applicants representing 13 states. The main building has been remodeled and some additions made to the teaching force. The School is crowded for room, for dormitory and industrial work. The Colored Soldiers of the 5th and 27th U.S.C. T. held their Reunion at the Curry School Sept. 29th. They came from all parts of Ohio, Ind, Ky., and Penn. The register showed 103 present who were given free entertainment by Prof. Curry and his school. The fall opening will come off the last of October. Dr. J. M. Riddle Columbus Ohio, and Rev. Dr. W. O. Harper Dayton, O., will be the speakers of the occasion. The conference for the study of the race problem known as the Sons of Industry and Daughters of Vashiti, will be held in November. This conference bids fair to become a great factor for good with the Negro. Able speakers will appear on the program to discuss such topics as are of vital interest to the race. The school is serving the people along many lines and is growing most popular each year with lovers of christian education. All Departments of the Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., are in good working order and the various societies have organized for annual work. Among these may be mentioned the Buskin, the U. L. &. D, and the Olive Branch, literary organizations; the Y. M, and Y. W. C. A., religious bodies; and the Athletic Associations, devoted to the cultivation of manly and womanly sports. Professor West is the very efficient manager of the foot-ball team and the boys are enthusiastically training for their renal fall activity on the Grid-iron. Sunday afternoon service September 27 was conducted by Father G. N. Noble of the Episcopal church of Jefferson City, his discourse on the theme "What is this?" was a most elo- WHY LABOR AND BE POOR? THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF LAW makes you a lawyer at home for little expense. Write for particulars. Suit 1 over Columbia National Bank, Indianapolis, Ind. R. McNeil, vice-chairman; Lorenzo L. Burke, secretary; Burtis Hollond, sergeant-at-arms. The dairy farm at Tuskegee Institute is to be made a primary feature of the school. Dr. Washington has just purchased eighty-eight fine cows from Mr. S. R Bardsley, of Rockland Park, Westchester county, N. Y. Science hall at Tuskegee Institute has been re-named "Thrasher Memorial Hall," in honor of the late Mr. Max Bennett Thrasher, the eminent and philanthropic journalist, of whom Dr. Washington was very fond. Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce and Mrs. Syllanie F. Williams are prominently mentioned for the presidency of the National Association of Colored Women. The convention meets next summer at St. Louis. Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Booker T. Washington, spent his vacation at Maple Hall, Red Bank, N. J., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. Thomas Fortune. The October number of the Atlanta Monthly contains a comprehensive article on "The Fruits of Industrial Training," by Booker T. Washington. The Chicago Appeal is the only Negro paper in the country that does not exchange with its contemporaries. The Queen City grocery store is a new enterprise operated by a Negro stock company at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Tuskegee's enrollment this term is 2,020, with 1,048 refused admittance because of lack of room. Miss Eva Jones, of Newport, R. I., is to take a course in medicine at Howard University. Fayetteville, N. C., is the center of Negro activity in silk culture. The Negro population of the United States (mainland) is 8,840,789. quent and logical address in which the doctrine of the incarnation was very simply, yet very carefully elucidated. At the close of the sermon Father Noble requested all who were Episcopalians to remain, and during his conversation with those who did so, extended to them a cordial invitation to regularly attend services at his church during their stay in the city. President Allen is continuing his series of highly interesting talks on "Unconscious Education," the theme Monday morning, September 28. "Education from Surroundings" was intensely practical in its application to home life, school life, and our surroundings in general. No one can listen to these talks without gleaning there from many valuable lessons; and patrons cannot fail to appreciate the fact that the President of the institution is striving so hard to develop the character, of the young people intrusted to his care. Several members of the Board of Rogents including the president of the board, Hon. D. C McClung, and State Superintendent Carrington, of the executive committee recently visited Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., carefully inspecting buildings, grounds and each department of the school. The following item given by them without solicitation to the city press speaks volumes for the excellent manner in which Dr Allen is conducting the affairs of Lincoln Institute. "State Superintendent of public schools W. T. Carrington paid a visit to Lincoln Institute, the State school for colored youth. Tuesday morning, and upon his return declared himself gratified at the evidences he found there of the thorough work being done at the school. He said it was in a better condition than for several years, if not better than ever before, and that the faculty and pupils were working harmoniously together. He expressed particular satisfaction with the progress which is being made in the industrial department of the school, and gave it hearty words of encouragement"—Jeffersen City, Tribune. Students continue literally to pour in and are taking hold of the work with much energy and enthusiasm. Athletic sports, and literary debates are happily interwoven with the weekly routine of work. Dr. Allen has arranged a very instructive and entertaining series of talks on "Art", which he is giving each morning at the close of the devotional exercise. Students and teachers alike look forward to these morning talks with continued interest for they fairly bristle with ideas that lie near to the practical, daily life of each one present as well as with thoughts that carry one far above the dusty beaten track of the common place. Among the subjects already discussed are, "Fine Arts and Industrial Arts", "Raphael" "The Mother Idea in Art", "Art contours", Among other great painters to be taken up in the course are Murillo, Rubens, Rembrant Millet, Tanner, etc. The Dr. is a man of many parts, in any one of which he seems perfectly at home, and the Sunday afternoon services as conducted by him in the absence of any regular minister are always happy events both spiritually and intellectually speaking. His theme on Sunday Oct 11, was "How then shall ye escape if ye neglect so great a salvation?" was handled in masterly style; and undoubtedly. His central thought that there must be a salvation of the body as well as of the soul, a physical, as well as a moral regeneration,—brought new ideas of life and its meaning to many present. *** According to the action taken by the alumni of Livingstone college at their last commencement $2000, were subscribed for a memorial to the late Rev. Dr. Price a former president of that institution and one of the great men of the race. The memorial it is agreed will take form of an administration building for the school, with facilities for additional class rooms felt so much to be needed, an appeal signed by Messrs Soloman C. Fuller, William J. Treat, John W. Walker and James Aggrey is belong sent to the alumni urging that they give the matter the consideration due owing to the distinguished worth of the eminent educator. Charles L. Thornton, an ex-student, who has worked at the printer's trade ever since receiving his certificate—three of these years at Tuskregee and five at Hampton—has gone to Chicago to take charge of the job department of the Conservator printing office. Southern Workman. *** James A. Bailey, 1901, who has been in training in the treasurer's office at Hampton for two years, has accepted a position as cleark in the treasurer's office at Tuskegee. Mr. Bailey was a member of the first quartette and will be much missed. Helen H. Wingate, Normal, 1903 of Hampton has accepted a position as teacher of cooking in the Baltimore High and Technical School. Miss Wingate has been acting as assistant matron at Hampton during the summer. Queen City Cullings Cinchnati, O., Special—Rev. I. N. Ross, of Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, was elected a delegate to the general conference, which convenes in Chicago, Ill., in 1904 Rev. Ross preached two eloquent and impressive sermons on last Sunday, which were highly appreciated by large audiences—The Polar Star Lodge K. of P., initiated into its mysteries nine candidates on last Tuesday evening, October 13th—It is rrnmore that C. G. Sneed is very busy on Sixth street, and on November 8th he will take unto himself a better half—Missie Carrie, Birdie and Laura Lewis, sisters of Mr. Charles Lewis, the mayor's messenger, were 'in the city Sunday, October 4th, the guests of Mrs. Green, Dirr street, Cumminsville—Rev. H. H. Harris, of the Zion Baptist Church, left last Monday for Columbus, to attend the Baptist State Convention, which convened on Tuesday.—Alpha Lodge No. 1 I B. P. O Elks held their election and installation on Tuesday evening, October 7th, at their new hall on George street, which resulted as follows: E R. Edward Cleveland; E L. K. Wesley Ripperton, E L., Julius Locklear; E L. K, Frank Frierson; Secretary, J. H Bush; Corresponding Secretary, Ben Cauldier; Treasurer, Wm. Lewis; Esq. William Slaughter; I G., W. H. Cross; Tyler, Louis Weathers; C S. S., Ben Hall. The officers were installed by State Deputy, Col. S. M. Brown, after which the boys enjoyed a sumptuous repast.—The Freeman, on sale at 1025 John Street. A Budget of Interesting Items. A Budget of Interesting Items. Wallace, Idaho, Special —Prof. W. Mayer and Miss A. Z. Starling of Wallace were married last month in Missoula, Mont. Mr. Sam Jones arrived from Thunder Mountain last week after being absent two years. Miss Maggie F. Smith and Mrs. Bert Brown will visit St. Louis soon. Miss Maud Curtis visited during fair week in Spokane. Mr. J. E. Clayborne left for Butte, Mont., where he expects to be married October 29. Johnnie says I've got mine. E B. Saunders made a flying visit to Missoula last Sunday. H. T. Owens, our Sunday-school superintendent, began the school last Sunday with a small attendance. Mrs. Sam Jones tendered the farewell dinner to Miss Maud Curtis and J. E. Clayborne, wishing them happiness and prosperity through their future. Mrs. Julia Howard and Mr Archie Anthony were married Saturday evening, October 10th, at the Western Hotel. Miss Melba Vaughner extended invitations to the Misses Estell and Marguerite Perkins to visit at her home in Spokane during fair week. The matrimonial fever has struck Wallace. Among the colored population the agent is featuring. Will we be forgotten when we are gone? Logansport, Ind., Special.—Rev. H. Brener, our newly appointed pastor, occupied the pulpit Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Allen celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary last Thursday evening and received many handsome presents Mrs. C. S. Jones entertained her Sunday-school class in honor of James and Frank Taylor. All had a fine time. Mr. J. Allen has returned to his home in Champaign, Ill., after an extended visit with his daughter, Mrs. C. S. Jones Rev. Taylor will soon remove his family to Noblesville. Mrs. L. G. Brooks, M. C. Cordell, J. A. Carter, W. Childes, J. W. Parker, Dr. H. C. Ford, Mr. H. Russell, George C. Parker, Miss Mabel Parker, Amanda Stewart and Floretta Turner attended the marriage of Miss Mabel Taylor to Mr. Samuel Cassius Kelley at Pern, Wednesday evening, the 7th. An Interesting Meeting Harmony Grove, Georgia, Special.—Prof. B. B. Jones, principal of the city public schools, being dissatisfied with the school attendance called a mass meeting Thursday night, October 8th, assisted by Rev. E R. Miller. Owing to bad weather the attendance was not so large, but many interesting speeches were made and much information imparted The scene of the meeting was Warren Chapel, and at 8:30 o'clock Rev F. T. Wiley, of the C. M. E. Church, had been elected chairman and J. B. Vaughters was chosen secretary. The chairman made a brief address, and among the other notable speakers were T. A Norris, Henry Hunter, J. W. 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He told me I was liable to a paralytic stroke any moment; that my whole left side was badly affected. That was just before I began taking Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine. My work for two years and a half has been very trying on my nerves. I am a presiding judge of ten thousand miles a year, preaching an average of five times a week, besides many business meetings, and the multitudinous cares of my work in general. Thanks to Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine I have been gaining in flesh despite this hard work until now, weigh a hundred and ninety-six pounds. I prescribe more than in all my life. I prescribe Nervine to those afflicted with nerve, heart or stomach trouble."—Rev. M. D. Myers, Presiding Elder, Free Methodist Church, Correctionion, Ia. All drugists sell and guarantee first bottle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind. DR. CLAY A is going to fix my BEST WORK AND LOWEST PRICES, N. 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We also make loans on Watches and Diamonds, allowing partial payments to reduce the cost, and to salaried people on their individual note. Most reliable place in the city. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Cream Bedford For Shirtwaists and Children's Cloaks. Plain and fancy corded Bedfords in cream color, are 36 and 42 inches wide; according to weight, material and fineness 19c, 25c, 59c, and $1 25 a yard, 36-inch Novelty Striped Cream Bedford Cord, in four different styles 39c a yard. All-Wool and Silk and Wool Cream Waisting Bedfords, these 42 inches wide, with narrow black stripes $1.25 and $1.50 a yard DRESS GOODS Counter, East Aisle. L S.AYRES & Co Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. If The Freeman fails to reach you, please let us know by phone or card. We cannot know unless you tell us. Phones-New, 2880; old, 7187; black. CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFFS. Mrs. White is ill at her home in Martindale avenue Mrs. H. Williams, 522 Douglass street, is not improved. Mrs. J. B. Davis has returned from French Lick, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant have returned from the East. Mr. and Mrs. Majoy Gardner are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mrs. D D Hunter, 618 Ogden street, has been quite ill for the past week. Mrs. Tennie Robinson sustained pain- ful injuries from a fall received last week. Mrs. Minnie Burton was the guest of Terre Haute relatives and friends last Sunday. Colonel J. H Ringgold has been recommissioned by the Uniform Rank K. of P. for Indiana. Solomon Pitman of French Lick, Ind., was in the city last Saturday. Sol is now a full faded K of P. Miss Martha LaRue of Jeffersonville, Ind., spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Milton Gentry in West 11th street. Damon Company No. 1 K. of P. will give a masquerade ball at Cleveland Club Hall, Tuesday evening, Oct. 27. Rev. Green Price of Lovejoy, Ill., in company with Rev. Hazelwood of this city, were welcome Freeman callers last week. Rev. G. W. Martin, Nashville, Tenn., principal of the Orphan Industrial school at that city, is in the city in the interest of the school. Mrs. Anna W. Shores and Miss Sallie Shores of Lexington, Ky., are visiting Mrs. James Washington of Lincoln Flats (Flat D) West North street. Mrs. Alice Lytle and son, having spent a fortnight with her daughter, Mrs. John Jackson, 1011 N. Missouri stree, returns to morrow to her home in Lexington, Ky. Charles Bailey of Counersville, a trustee of the Indiana Baptist College, was in the city last week. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Curry in North California street. Miss Adeline Williams, who has been seriously ill for many months, died last Wednesday evening at her home in Donglass street. The family have the deepest sympathy of the many friends who knew and loved Miss Williams. DIAMONDS WATCHES.... $8 50 to $25 00 each DIAMONDS.... $10.00 to $50 00 each By making small deposit will be pleased to hold till Christmas. OUR GUARANTEE IS GUILT EDGE J. P. MULLAL Y, DIAMONDS and JEWELRY, 28 Monument Place. Mr. CENTRAL Boom 203 Stevenson B'ld'g, Second Floor What promises to be one of the most entertaining features of the holiday festivities is the opera Mikado under the direction of St. Phillips Mission, to be given December 28th at Tomlinson Hall. Prof. Fred Anderson will have charge of the musical department and direct the chorus of seventy well trained voices that will appear. A goodly number of friends attended the benefit concert given for Miss Estella Hart at Odd Fellows' Hall, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gibeon, Miss Lotta Ballard, Messers. George David, Hodges and Bybee, who appeared on the program, proved pleasing entertainers and the affair was indeed a success. Retreshments were served. When an appeal was made to the Second Baptist church members last Sunday to assist Mrs. Anna F. Hughes, who for some time past has been too afflicted to care for herself after years of service in the church, in less than ten minutes they gave as a free will offering eleven dollars and twenty five cents, for which the old lady was able to thank them only in tears of gratitude. The reception tendered the Woman's Club by the Y. M. C. A, Literary Society for the presentation of a beautiful roll-top office desk to the association was a commendable affair. Addresses were made by Mrs. Roxy Dixon, president of Woman's Club, on behalf of club, Mr. Allen Wooten for the Literary Society, Rev. H L. Herod for the Educational committee, James N. Shelton for the Finance committee and W. A. Kersey on behalf of the association. The 54th anniversary of Rev. W. W. Brown the founder of the Grand Fountain United Order of True Reformers, was held at New Bethel Baptist church Oct. 20th, with much success. The speakers of the evening were as follows: Welcome address, Rev N. A. Saymour; music by New Bethel choir; Rev W. W. Brown as a man; Deputy Alfred Smith; purposes of the institution, Rev Donohue; music by Calvary choir; the rapid growth of the institution, Miss Clara Montague; an appeal to the public, Miss Eva Johnson; necessity of joining the order by Prof. W. S. Henry, chief of Indiana BUSINESS INTERESTS Call on J. A. Robinson, the grocer, 435 Indiana avenue. New phone 807. The Boston Market, 339 Indiana ave., for choice meats and poultry. New phone 3555. Buy your coal, wood and kindling of Jackson Brothers, 1613 Martindale ave. Phone, old 996 main. Call on Emanuel Williams for coal, coke, wood and kindling, 402 W. North street. Phone 1884 main, old. tf Fred Williams for coal, wood, kindling and mill-wood, 16th E. 16th street. Phone old, 3069 main. Residence 1610 Martindale avenue. Thompson's Lunch Room, 325 Indiana Ave., is the place for good big lunches and low prices. Everything in season. Good clean service. For fine service and the best in the market in season, go to the Parker House. The special Sunday dinners and suppers are 23c; week days 20c. Good lodging rooms, 321 W. Michigan street. Holliman & Reese. L E & S E Hail, grocers 1601 Northwestern avenue. They carry a complete line of staple and fancy groceries. also fresh and smoked meats. Goods delivered to any part of the city. Telephone old 1756 main. Trousers $5.00 and up; suits $20 00 and up at Chas A. Parker, the tailor, 150 North Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind. where he solicits your patronage Cleaning, dyeing and repairing a specialty. Chas A. Park r was formerly with A J. Treat & Son. The Kink That Won't Come Back You can make your hair just as straight and smooth as you want to by using the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow, and the kink that was there b-store will not come back. The Ozonized Ox Marrow also keeps hair from fallal out, cure flairruff, and makes the hair grow. It never fails. One bottle does it. Sold over forty years to ladies of r-finement all over the country, giving perfect satisfaction. Send us 50 cans and we will ship you a bottle expired. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. We bottle only the 10 year old Old Prentice Whisky red bell gold label our official strip over the neck for sale by all first class retail dealers. J. T. S. PROWN & Sons, Distillers. McBrayer, Ky, CHURCH NINTH PRESBYTERIAN. Rev. H. B. Gibson pastor; services 11 a. m. Rev. H. B. Gibson School 9 a. m. Visitors always welcome. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Meets at Odd Fellows' hall. Services 11 a. m., and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Wednesday day evening. All are invited to come and help us. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Thirteenth and Missouri streets. Rev. H. L. Herod, pastor. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. C H. Johnson, pastor; preaching 11 a. m., and 8 p. m.; prayer meeting Tuesday evening; Sunday School 9:30 a. m. JONES' TABERNACLE NOTES. Rev. W. H. Chambers pastor. Services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.: Sunday-school 2 p. m. 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. Pastor will preach a special sermon on the "Tithe System" Sunday morning. You will miss a treat if you do not attend the autumn fair, beginning October 28:h, and lasting four nights. ALLEN CHAPEL NOTES Hours of service:--Sunday, 10:45 a. m. preaching; 12 m. class; 2 p. m. Sunday School; 7:30 p. m. preaching; class Tuesday night; prayer meeting Thursday night; teacher's meeting Friday night. Rev H. E. Stewart, pastor, residence 1501 Cornell ave. First quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held the first Sunday in November; love feast Monday night; quarterly conference Tuesday night. Allen Chapel has been divided into organizations for a special rally to be held in December. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. Rev. W. H. Riley pastor; services 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.; Sunday School 9 a. m. Sunday was a great day with us. The pastor, W. H. Riley, preached both morning and evening. The subject for the morning service being: "David's Confesession," while in the evening the pastor gave an illustrated sermon and presented "Jacob's Ladder." The service was very impressive, and the view was, indeed, pretty. The little children from the Sunday School did splendidly their parts and were well received by the vast audience. The collection for the day was $28. Tomorrow will be "Coal Bucket Day." CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. Rev. J. Franklin Walker pastor. Sunday school 9 a.m.; presaching 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; communion first Sunday each month. A successful revival has been in progress here during the last three weeks. Pastor Walker and family are able to be out again, after an illness covering several weeks. At 10:45 a.m., and 8 p.m., next Sunday the pastor will preach. The sermon at 10 o'clock will be the first of a series of sermons on the 'Exodus and Journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land " BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Vermont street, between Mississippi and Toledo streets. Rev. J. M. Townsend, pastor. Services 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday school 2:30 p.m. Y M. C. A. rally day tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. at Bethel Church. The pastors and congregations of the several churches are most cordially invited to come and assist us. We desire to raise about $250, to go towards purchasing a Y M. C. A. building. Every pastor in the city is requested to be present as a vice-president on this occasion. Mr. A. M. Sweeney, president of the public school board, and other prominent speakers will be heard. Come and help in this worthy cause. That Chicago paper hasn't even succeeded in raising — that's about the easiest thing to raise. 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