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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVII. NUMBER 50 Prodigal Daughter BY AUGUST M. HODGES, (B. SQUARE) Author of "Fred Jackson's Vow," "Maid and Mistress, "Twas Not to Be," "Glen Happened to Scott?" etc. Twas the night before Christmas 1001, Andrew M. Hicks was fixing the Christmas tree, Mr. Hicks was a widower, his wife had been dead seven years. He had raised his three children—two girls and a boy—until they were twenty, eighteen and twelve, the boy being the oldest. Sadie Hicks, the oldest daughter, sat at the dining room window in a fret. "Oh! dear me, I'm going to leave this place, its just the same as being in jail." "What that?" her father asked. "Oh!" she replied, "I was only talking to my self." "Talking to yourself!" If that's the case you are putting some very bad ideas and notions in your own head, you have no reason to complain about your home or surroundings, few girls in the same walks of life have better and many have worse. You have everything reasonable that you ask for, I don't see why you are not happy and contented, you —" "Happy and contented," interrupted the daughter, "who can be happy in this old town, among a lot of cranks, I like to know?" and she walked out of the room before her father had finished. Andrew Hicks was one of the leading townsmen of the village B—on Long Island, eighty miles back of the great city of New York. His business (that of a carpenter and house builder) seldom allowed him to visit greater New York and his daughter Sadie, had never been there but a female cousin who visited the Hickes during the summer had told Sadie of the wonders of the great city, its joys and its pleasures until poor Sadie's head was turned. She looked at her cousin's silk and lace dresses (they called them gowns in the city so she was told) then looked at her blue suit and pink skirt, fine enough for a queen. She felt the feeling of discontent grow until it was uncurable. It had reached this point on the above Christmas eve. Family prayers at morn and eve were a feature of the Hicks' fireside. The church bells were ringing in the gladsome Christmas when Andrew Hicks called his family together in the little parlor for the usual evening prayer. All responded but Sadie; his aged aunt who was grand mother, mother and housekeeper to and for the family; his "wild oats" but warm hearted son and his overgrown baby daughter. "Where is sadie, Aunt Catharine?" Hicks asked. "Why up in her room, I suppose, where do you expect her to be, in New York The above is a true likeness of T. H. Walker, the genial proprietor of Walker's Place, 357 Commerce street, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Walker is a young and progressive business man, a prominent Knights of Pythias and holds a worthy position in the Elks. His many friends vote him these honors. His success is largely due to his ability to put what he knows into practice. A call will convince you. SUCCESS SHORT ENDURACE DIST PAIR Filthood Brooklyn or Philadelphia?" reasked the aged aunt. "Will," the father said, "go up stairs and tell Sadie to come down to the evening prayer." Will went and soon returned, "She's not up there but here is a note she left for you Pop," said the boy. Hicks opened and read: B — December 24, 1901. "DEAR FATHER:—I know you will think I am a very bad girl when you read this but the fact of the matter is that life in the country is very slow. I'll never come here again. I can't stand an old great aunt who is canky. I can't be a little too strict, a brother who is too bossy and a sister who a little fool, so good bye forever. Do not be fool enough to try to catch me for when you read this I will be far beyond New York City." Your Daughter. The anger of an outraged father flashed into Hicks' eyes. He at once "hiched up" and drove to the telephone station where he sent the facts to the New York City police headquarters with a description of his daughter and the request to arrest on sight upon any charge that would hold her until he could get there. At the Christmas dinner of the Hickes there was a vacant chair. CHAPTER II. THE SECOND CHRISTMAS EVE. 'Twas the night before Christmas, 1902 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1904. that Andrew M. Hicks and his wife of three months were in the dining room fixing the last Christmas tree for his youngest daughter, the last one for the family as the days of childhood were over. The youngest daughter was helping her step-mother to dress the tree. She found in a bureau drawer a pair of wool mats that her older sister wore in the "long, long ago." She hung them on the tree. Her father came in; he recognized the mits. His memory went out to the Christmas eve that they were bought for his then baby daughter, he reflected. Just then a man passed the house singing "Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?" He exclaimed aloud: "Oh! where is my daughter?" He tell back in his chair dead to the world for the time being. The next day at the Christmas dinner there was a vacant chair for the erring Sadie. CHAPTER III. 'Twas the night before Christmas, 1903, the storm was the greatest seen in years, so said the oldest citizen of B —. The streets and roads were filled with snow; the night was cold and dark, there was a family reunion that Christmas eve at the house of Andrew M. Hicks, held that night because he was to leave B — on the morrow for Chicago on important business. Aunt Catherine, the aunt, was in fact filling the place of a mother, grand mother and great grand mother presided. There was a knock at the door, Aunt Catherine answered it. She called Hicks aside and said: "Andrew, Sadie is outside with a baby in her arms." "Let her stay there, she has brought shame and disgrace upon an honorable family; she is dead to me; don't open the door. Let her go back to where she came from." The old lady heard not his words; she opened the door and let the prodigal daughter in the dining room by the bright grate fire. The younger sister, tired out by the work of helping, or in fact fixing the Christmas tree, had thrown herself across the sofa and was sleeping the sleep of innocent childhood. The prodigal daughter gave her infant to her great aunt and kneeling besides her sister she kissed and sobbed aloud. "Oh! my poor sister, what an example I set before you, God bless you and keep you from making the mistakes I have made." She took her infant and advanced towards her father who stood stoic like with his back to the fire. "Oh father forgive me. I know —" "Stand back, don't come near me, you are dead in my heart, would that you were in the family plot beside your mother, I would PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50. turn you out were it not for the poor infant in your arms." "But father hear my story?" she pleaded. "I will hear nothing," was his cold reply. The young woman looked like one mad. She placed the child on the rug before her father and excitedly exclaimed: "Father, you will, you must hear me! I have returned a wiser and better girl. I know what you think. You are mistaken. My child is of honorable birth. He is named after his grand father, Andrew Martin. My husband deserted me two months ago, since then I have worked in boarding houses in Boston to keep baby and myself alive; as I left home two years ago tonight I now return and ask to be forgiven and taken back into heart again." The old man gave her a cold look but said nothing. "Do you doubt my word?" she asked. A cold look was her answer. She pulled from her bosom an envelop: "Here, father, is my marriage certificate, read it and see with all my faulfa I did not stoop so low as to lead an immoral life." The old man took the envelope and slowly opened it, he carefully read the certificate and was satisfied that his grand son was born in wedlock. His heart melted; the prodigal daughter was forgiven. The next day, Christmas, was a happy one at the Hicks home. They killed the fatted goose. EMINENT PHYSICIAN. DR. T. W. STEPHEN ONE OF THE SOUTH'S PROGRESSIVE MEN. YOUNG MEN'S LEAGUE ORGANIZED Presiding Elder Lectures to a Large Audience-Prominent Pastor Resigns-Christmas Entertainments- Personal and Local News. Columbia, Tenn., Special.—We present with pleasure the likeness of Dr. T. W. Stephens, an eminent physician of Columbia, Tenn. Dr. Stephens is a scholarly gen tleman who has taken high rank in the medical world. He to rmerly lived in Shelbyville, Tenn., but moved to Colum bia last summer. During his brief stay in that city he has won a host of friends which accounts for his large DR. T. W. STEPHENS. Dr. Stephens is a scholarly gen- tleman who has taken high rank in the medical world. He to morerly lived in Shelby- ville, Tenn., but moved to Col- umbia last summer. During his brief stay in that city he has won a host of friends which accounts for his large practice, besides being a substantial pillar in the church. He has taken a great interest in the cause of his race. Dr. T. W. Stephens, whose cut appears in this issue of The Freeman, is the organizer of the Young Men's League, which when put into operation will be a mutual benefit to the colored citizens of Maury county. The proposed league is to get up money to make loans to the property holders, in order that those having mortgages on their property may not lose their home. Such an organization would prove very helpful to the property owners of Maury county. Rev. D. F. Chechbz, of Africa, was in the city last week. A drama, entitled "Santa Claus' Honey Moon," was rendered Friday night at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Rev. J. Q Johnson, P. E., gave a very interesting lecture at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church Wednesday night. The Y. M. C. A., has been greatly benfitted by the lectures given by Dr. Stephens and others. Rev. C. A. Ward, the efficient pastor of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church, has resigned. The resignation to take place in six months, when he will go to Boston, Mass. The St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday school's Christmas was well attended. The agent wishes to thank the subscribers for their patronage. The Freeman in Chicago. B. Williams 4841 State st. S. S. Ash. Cornell Ave. & 56th. st. H. F. Faulkner. 3104 State st. A. F. Tervalon 2826 State st Calvin B. Brazand, 5506 Jeff Ave. J S Love 2702 State st isadore Jacobson 2970 State st. M. B. H. Frank M. Sileby, the subject of this sketcho, was born in Dyresburg, Tenn. He has been headwater at the Palmman building, Chicago, four years; Galt house, Louisville, four years; steward three seasons at the Club house, Saratoga; headwater eleven seasons the swell Arkansas club, Hot Springs, Ark. The club the big lafayette Minnetonka Beach, Minnetonka the Brunswick, Boston; and at present headwater at the Ryan house, St. Paul, Minn. the STAGE The S JAYWOOD "LEND ME YOUR EARS." MR LEWIS WILLIAMS IN DISCUISE: DEAR SIR:—It is not my pleasure but a deep regret that I am forced to vindicate myself from your most numerous and erroneous charge dated December 10, '04 in reply, as I only know you by recommendation like many know me, I know well that your position in the musical world, your high regard for any man who might request your service your perfect mind and common reason would never permit you to write such a sourire letter wholly without substance. Now, to prove this I will publish your telegram and letter which reads as follows: [TELEGRAM] SELMA, ALA, NOV, 13 '04 MR WM BLUE, ST JOE MO, Band Master Georgia Minstrels. DEAR SIR—Offer excepted Send tickets. Signed WILLIAMS & WALKER [LETTER.] WARRENTON GA, DEC, 8 '05. MR WM BLUE EL PASO TEX. DEAR SIR;—Yours of a recent date to hand, although I did not get the tickets as I could not tell the agent where you all were. I have just seen in the Freeman where Mr. Fitzgilds was playing clarinet so I decided there was no place for me, but really meant to come. Now, as this show will close January 15 after which I will be in Jacksonville, Fla., I trust to hear from you there. I do not and never will believe that Mr. Williams wrote that letter but the man in disguise did, and I wish to say to him in short that the secret of success, as he claims success, is to mind your own business, for this is a free country and any man is at his own free will. I strictly ask you to keep your fingers out of other people's mail, answer when you are called upon, sell when you're requested, for no one has asked to buy you. I fear it might gratify your pleasure 'Tis thoroughly known that you are black, your letter accounts for that. As you called it a lesson to me 1 term it a blunder, for it is void of true prin HOWARD'S BRIGHTING SHOE POLISHES NEW YORK A.C. HOWARD, CHICAGO. On sale in Indianapolis, at Geo. J. Marott 26-28 E Washington street; Nutz & Grosskoph, 24-26 W. Washington ton street; Hide, Leatner & Belting Co. 227 S. Meridian street; H. P. Wasson & Co.; New York Shoe Store. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE THE A. C. HOWARD MFG. CO. 8544 State St., Chicago, Ill. Do you buy your coal from W. Hattendorf? If not, why not? Absolutely honest dea- lings. I have something fine— My Special for $3.50 per Ton I will deliver $1.00 worth of coal to ANY PAU T of the city. All standard grades of coal, coke and wood under shelter. Slack $2.25. Wood $3.50 per cord. Telephone me your wants to-morrow morning. 2 Strong Places. Office and Yards 101 South Noble St. New Phone 4247. Old Phone, Main 4247. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. clients. As to your statehood you're a novice. "Tis well for your commencement, no doubt the city is much relieved by your absence. I sincerely trust these few lines will arouse your dormant sense to erase your name from Harvey Wood's moss pamphlet and register on the little red book and thus become legitimate. In conclusion, when you desire to write to a certain man spend two cents and address your letters to him. When you wish to write a history of your life never do so in a letter: when you wish to advertise please stick a pla in yourself, purchase a space in this paper and relieved me from being your billboard to advertise upon, for in using me thereby you openly declare yourself a legitimate "hykie." Now, go bath your sorrows in this world of hope, and let others praise you which will prevent you from staining your hands when throwing flowers on yourself as men are known by their works, thus you are known. I trust I will not be charged with having said too much but that the above will prove me innocent and move your common judgment to its proper position and finally save you from future blunders. Faithfully Yours in Music. WM. BLUE Band Master Georgia Minstrel. They Say I Am No Gentleman and They Are Honorable Men. They Are Honorable Men. In the offset, I do not like to become personal in matters public, but as my friend Williams has set the pace I will do likewise. I was very much amused in reading The Freeman dated Dec. 10, and saw an egotistic write up by Pat Chappelle (I mean signed by Lewis Williams) with Wm Blue, our bandmaster, and myself as its principal theme. If every one knew Mr. Chappelle as I do, and thousands of others who have had dealings with him, I would pass the rubbish over as naught, but as a number who read this valuable paper not know the character of the gentleman I will set them right as to myself, dealing only with facts—pure and simple facts. So dear readers in and out of the profession, please lend me your ears and understanding in what I say, as I write to praise Chappelle and not censure him for he is an honorable man. The evil we do in life live long after we are gone, but the good is oftimes intered with our bones. The noble gentleman hath told you that I was of the kind that has no regard for myself or any one, and that I am not gentleman or else I would be with their company now. It is a grievous falsehood and grievously I will answer it. While in Jacksonville, Fla., after leaving Chappelle's company I received a letter signed in his own hand writing, stating they are going to play New Orleans, and if I would join them again he would send ticket and give me back my horn he stole from me. I am now in the employment of Messrs, Rusco & Holland, who I have worked for before and gives me a recommendation, which appears at close of this article, yet Chappelle and Williams say I am no gentleman and they are honorable men. The truth of the thing is I am in the profession as a business proposition, and not friendship altogether, and when I think I can better myself I work to that end. As I have been with both companies, I preferred Rusco & Holland as the best, so I notified Mr. Chappelle weeks and weeks before hand. So, when he saw he could not keep me no longer, one night, while the train was on a run, he had his tool, San Tanna, the porter, to call me about 2 o'clock in the morning, while every one else was asleep, to have me come to his state room, and, not thinking, I went with only my trousers on, and while there Mr. Chappelle and his two brothers drew guns on me and said they were tired of my fooling, and I had to get off the train. I pleaded to them to let me get my belongings and wait until I got to next station but it was in vain, so I had to get off at a watering station. A brother stood on each end of the car with a gun, and as the train pulled out they threw my things, all except my horn, out of window to me. The rest of company was unaware of what was going on, yet they say I am no gentleman and they are honorable men. Then, again, one night a certain gentleman (I will call no names) was asleep on car. I'll admit he was somewhat intoxicated, yet, while in such a condition, Chappelle, the gladiator, ties him hands and feet and beats him with a board. One of the company, a lady in the person of Miss Laura Logan, for the sake of humanity, said, "If this party would stand for such treatment in such a cowardly way he ought to be beaten." Chappelle, hearing of it, put her off without a moment's notice. By the way, that was all right for Chappelle is a friend of the virtuous Williams, and they say I am no gentleman and they are honorable men. I speak not to disprove what they say, but here I am to write what I do know—nothing but facts, facts, facts. In reading over the Chappelle-Williams rot it makes me think, "O. judgment, thon art fied to brutish beasts and men have lost their reason." Mr. Williams need not be sorry of the opinion I have formed of him, for if he wrote the article that appeared in the issue of Dec. 10th then he wrote a falsehood in one way or the other for Mr. Blue has a letter from Mr. Williams, in his own handwriting, just the opposite to what appeared in paper. Again, Williams says I am not his friend, nor have ever been. I was the more deceived for, indeed, he made me believe so. I think I spoke a little too hasty about Mr. Williams, for, if the truth was known. I don't think the said article was written by his own free will and consent. From fact it is a policy of Mr. Chappelle when he has a valuable person whose place is hard to fill, when he least expects, they are corresponding with other managers, or going to leave his company he (Chappelle) opens their mail first and read the contents. As I said before, I am dealing with facts and known facts alone and not from hear say. While I was in his employment, some time ago, Mr. Lash Gideon, manager of Nashville Students, sent me a telegram, although the message was addressed to me, Chappelle opened it, and after reading it brought it to me opened, and claimed he thought it was for him. So, kind readers, any one that can read, in seeing an addressed envelope — mos Gillard—would you mistake it for Pat Chappelle? Allow me to state it was not in care of Chappelle nor the company either, yet they say I am no gentleman and they are honorable men. So in conclusion, allow me to dwell on the three reasons Mr. Williams gives for not wanting to leave Mr. Chappelle. Of course Williams is his own boss, and can travel with whom he can get a position without giving any reason, but should they be called to question the ones he advances are like a house on a sandy foundation—will soon crumble and fall. So I will advise him to give up the old fogy ideas and look on the professon from a business standpoint, building your house on a foundation of rocks so it will be more able to stand, and because a man is a black man that is no reason you should stay with him when you could better yourself some where else. I have recommended a number of people to Mr. Chappelle, and through my influence they are with his company. So have I spoken to Mr. Blue about others I know. Reason No. 2 Although you alone have always found Chappelle to be a gentleman, also myself and every one who have had dealings with Messrs Rusco & Holland have found them to be gentlemen. They can take their company in any city in the Union and we are treated the same, yet this same Chappelle, whom you have always found a gentleman, at his home town in Tampa, Fla, when his brother was arrested and fined $1,000 and given six months in jail, Chappelle, who has acted such a gentleman, was not allowed in the city to see about his brother, and still they say I am the one that is no gentleman and then are honorable men. they are honorable men. Reason No. 3 In regards to you learning with that company; in fir t place a company is no school. I must say Messrs. Rusco & Holland has picked up and put into show business more colored performers than any manager known to the profession, why even up to the present day anyone no matter who and where they are from if they make known their request they are given a trial. Even in the show if any one think they can do something for an advancement Mr. Powell, our stage manager, is always too glad to give them a trial for he encourages it among the boys. Every season for the past ten or fifteen years when reading over the roster of the Georgia minstrel the first question asked is who is such and such a person, team or trio So, Mr Williams you are mistaken when you say Messrs. Rusco & Holland would not pick you up, for they are picking your kind up every day, and if they show any ability they are given a chance. So, in the future Mr Chappelle, I mean Williams, remember the old adage: "Think twice and speak once," and "Be sure you are right then go ahead." Such are the ones that say I am no gentleman and I must say they are honorable men. AMOS GILLARD. Trombonist Georgia Minstrel. Following is a recommendation given me by Messrs. Rusco & Holland: December 13, 1904. 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WAITERS' MANUAL. (Copyright 1888 by W. Forrest Cozart) It is recommended that waiters wear the following uniform viz : For Breakfast—White jacket, buttoned all the way up; black pants, vest and black bow tie and white apron Some may say that white jackets are out of date, but if they were used for breakfast every day, or at least three times a week, it would kill the dull monotony caused by the continued use of the black jackets. For Luncheon—Black jacket, white vest and black bow tie; no apron. For Dinner—Full dress suit and white bow tie. Scrupulously clean white shirt, cuffs and collar must be worn at all times. A uniform comprising black pants, vest, jacket and black bow tie may be used during breakfast, dinner and supper in hotels where the above uniforms are not required. The morning watch should report for duty at least half hour before it is time to open the dining room for early breakfast. The duty of the morning watch is to sweep and dust the dining room, let in fresh air, and set up the room, having everything ready when the time comes to open for early meals. On the morning watch are waiters known as "jəb men." Their duty is to trim the peppers and salts, fill the vinegar cruets, wipe off casters, arrange finger bowls and do other little things that are to be done in hotels. In small hotels where there is not a second waiter on the floor, the "Captain" of the morning watch will open the door for early meals and remain in charge until relieved by the headwaiter. The morning watch is off when the main dining room closes, or soon thereafter. The "off" and "on" watches come on at same time, that is, when the main dining room opens for regular breakfast. When the dining room is closed the on watch will go into ordinary and serve late breakfasts, while the off watch sweep, dust, change cloths and set up the main dining room for dinner. After late breakfast is over and dining room properly set up the watch is off, leaving the "close watch" on duty. He is to remain on duty in dining room, filling any orders that may be sent him from the office. No article is to be given or carried out of the dining room without a written order from the office or notifying the office of same. The close watchman is to make rounds of the halls for trays and dishes, out bread for dinner, and do various things that are assigned to him. The close watchman should be let off from a half to one hour earlier than the other waiters, and in some hotels come on duty a half hour later the next morning. Each day watch has its own "Captain." who, if he is the right man for the place, will have the respect of his men and they will readily obey him. THE GOOD WAITER'S REWARD "New York has undoubtedly the very best specimens of the genus waiter," said the manager of one of the big hotels. "In that, as in all other things, we are cosmopolitan, and we number the best waiters on our lists. Very few of them, though, have the opportunities that made many other waiters rich in a few years while working in some of the great restaurants of Paris," says the Sun. "Waiters have many more opportuni- INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] HEADWAITERS. F. P. Thompson, Hotel Champlain, Clinton county, N. Y. F. H. Frame, Knutsford, Salt Lake City, Utaht. G. L. Lang, Colonial Hotel Cleveland, O. W. A. Locke, Hotel Gayoso, Memphis, Tennessee. F. C. Long, Windermere, Chicago, Ill. J. T. Gilbert, Hotel Anderson, Pittsburg, Pa. R. S. Kittrell, Windsor Hotel, Denver Colorado. John Page, headwaiter, Central Hotel, Uniontown, Pa C. W. Dwyer, headwaiter Commercial Club Minneapolis, Minn. C. H. Plummer, headwaiter Hotel Brunswick, Uniontown, Pa HOTEL DIRECTORY This column uses exclusively for the ad dresses of hotels, restaurants, boarding and boarding houses and club rooms throughout the country, and intended as a guide for the traveling public—you business solicited. The Zanzibar-Elegant rooms, gas and steam heat. Al. Sodgers, proprietor, Will Hill, manager, 208 Independence avenue, Kansas City, Mo. ties to rise to higher positions in this country than they have abroad. Good headwaiters abroad often receive royal gifts in the way of money, but in America a headwaiter or any waiter who pleases one of our railroad or stock exchange magnates is quite apt to receive valuable tips that enable him to speculate to advantage. In some cases recently waiters have been rewarded by patrons with trips abroad, legacies and other important favors. "The French waiter, like the old English type of waiter and the Southern darky waiter celebrated in story, has become almost extinct. There are some French waiters in the great hotels abroad and a few here, but the Austrians and Swiss are the most plentiful here, as they are on the other side. "They abound on the Continent, and over in Ireland there are no Irish waiters to speak of in the big restaurants, but all are French, so called and so described in the hotel circulars, but in reality they hail from Austria and Switzerland. "They are extremely raw and a little bit stupid, but after the schooling which all waiters must go through nowadays before they are beginners, they lack a great many of the principal faults which make a bad waiter unbearable. "Akwwardness is really a slight fault in a waiter. Absolute cleanliness, sobriety, a respectful manner, and intelligence, in taking orders as they are given are the first requisites. "A slow, impertinent or intrusive waiter is not to be endured by the class of people that patronize the dining room of a good hotel, but a degree of familiarity is permitted in some of the chop houses where Irish waiters are employed that is rather startling to one unacustomed to that particular manner from a waiter. "Oddly enough, with this fault usually in evidence, Irish waiters when they are good are among the best. They are particularly fortunate in the chop houses frequented by sporting men, getting tips on the races that often come out all right. "In good hotels waiters make a great deal in tips from persons whom they serve well. Americans tip as a general thing more liberally than any other people. "A day's tips during the luncheon hour in the restaurants of the fashionable Fifth avenue hotels will leave a waiter paid for his work by 4 c'clock. Even when women are the principal patrons there are tips. This is one of the innovations that the new woman has adopted. "The school of waiters which was begun in one fashionable hotel some seasons ago is now the rule at all important houses. A waiter is drilled and rehearsed and his ability determined before he is allowed to take his place in the dining room. "Waiters are apt to be honest in good hotels for the reason that under the systems now in use they will be immediately detected if they are otherwise. The value of a good place is worth a great deal more to a man than anything he could steal. "In many of the summer and winter resorts waitresses have displaced men in the dining rooms of hotels, but this rule would never do in New York, although women hold such places in the dairy restaurants and lunch rooms now where men used to be employed Women are apt to be neat and quick, and they do not demand nor expect the tipe that a man waiter wants. "Walters graduate frequently into other walks of life, but they are born gamblers many of them and go into speculation on too large a scale. They will open restaurants of their own that often prove failures, and then they drift back to the old positions. "There are waiters in some of the big hotels associated very closely with the nation's politics within the last few years whose reminiscences would fill a volume of exceeding interest. In their observation of notables they seem to get at a very human side of their characters and one that is not usually in the limelight of publicity. "There are only a few of these men still in service, for it is amazing the way in which a popular and faithful waiter can accumulate a small fortune by saving money. This sort of waiter saves rather than gambles, and the sums that he wins in stocks are practically presents, as the men through whom the money is made put up the original capital and the waiter cannot lose in any case. "Despite the many humorous allusions to the handsome waiter they are as a class anything but good looking. 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AS TO NEGRO LEADERS. The Washington Bee devotes a column to addresses before the Second Baptist Lyceum at the National capital, last Sunday, the principal speaker being Prof. Jesse Lawson. The planet of the latter was that the Negro race has no leaders or worse than none, his statement being that "Negro leadership was the most humiliating and sycophantic that now exists." We will not here go into the general question, but wish to enter an emphatic protest against the effort of Mr. Lawson and others at this meeting to throw discredit on Booker T. Washington. "Because a man may be close to the President," said this complainant, "Negroes naturally conclude that he is a leader." At this point the Bee's reporter interjects this remark: "The presumption was that he was referring to Booker Washington." This is all very far-fetched, not to say stupid. Mr. Washington's "closedness" to the President is certainly not sufficient of itself to entitle him to the claim of leadership. But does Prof. Lawson wish to intimate that it is discreditable to any man to have the confidence and respect of the President, especially of such a President as Theodore Roosevelt? As a matter of fact, Mr. Washington is "close to" and enjoys the respect of all the eminent public men of the nation. He is "close to" Grover Cleveland, Carl Schurz, Andrew Carnegie, President Elliott of Harvard and every other man, high and low, capable of recognizing true worth and reliability. Such a position was certainly not obtained without being deserved; it is never accorded to any man without distinguished merit. It is a little late in the day to be questioning either the actual fact of Booker T. Washington's leadership or his just right to enjoy such a title. He has long been recognized as one of the greatest leaders of men produced by this generation and one of the greatest in this world's history. Nor is this leadership confined to his own race. It embraces all of mankind without any distinction of creed or color. He is just as welcome as an adviser of white audiences as of black ones, and the proudest men of the Union delight to honor and listen to this great friend and benefactor of the human race. Nor is it true, but conspicuously false, that Booker Washington has gained his influence and prominence by cringing or fawning. He is one of the most modest and unpretentious of men. In no sense an office broker or an office seeker; he has no official favors to ask of the powers that be and devotes all the energies of his great mind and heart to educating and uplifting not only his own people, but all people. The great institute he has built up at Tuskegee is one of the wonders of the world, a model which the proudest educators of the world are glad to imitate and profit by. We hardly have the heart to enlarge on the question, though we could say much more. It is astonishing, it is humiliating, that at a gathering of Negroes at the capital of the nation, hours of time and thousands of words should be expended in casting slurs upon this noble, unselfish and unequalled benefactor of his State, his race and his native country. LIMITATION OF THE SUFFRAGE. In discussing the question of Southern disfranchisement, it is important that the Negro press and all concerned should not confuse the issue. There is no objection to any State passing laws to confine suffrage to the intelligent and worthy. Every State in the Union would be benefited by depriving ignorance and criminality from the right to vote. No man who cannot read is fit for the suffrage. No man who THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER sells or buys a vote, who cheats the government, debauches the ballot or lives by crime should be allowed to take any part in governing the people. One of the greatest of crimes is that against an honest suffrage and to eliminate all who are guilty of this offense would be a distinct step towards better things. Look at Colorado, where the so-called "respectable element" are engaged in stealing a governorship after being defeated at the polls. Look at the revelations of rascality in that State, including every possible crime against the ballot and involving both men and women. Look at Kentucky counting out a fairly elected governor four years ago and stealing the office to which the people had fairly elected him. Look at Missouri, where 'Ed' Butler confesses he has been stealing the elections in St. Louis for thirty years. We have had much of the same villainy in Indiana, and the electoral corruptions of New York and Philadelphia are notorious. The true complaint against the Southern States is not that they exclude the ignorant, but that they make a distinction on account of race and politics. If they would make their laws apply to all alike and see that they affected only the unworthy and incompetent, no one would have a right to complain. None but honest and reasonably intelligent citizens should be allowed to vote. All those high-toned gentry who buy the ignorant and venal, and otherwise corrupt the ballot, should be excluded from the right to vote or hold office. This would catch some "eminent statesmen" right here in Indianapolis and not a few in every county of the State. All the political corruption is not confined to the Southern States, but we are willing to admit that that section has a little more than its share. TWENTIETH CENTURY BAR- BARISM. President Roosevelt and his Secretary of the Navy justify their demand for more battleships on the ground that the best assurance of peace is to be prepared for war. This is the old sophism that has done duty for the advocates of war ever since governments were instituted for the misgovernment of men. It sounds plausible, but when analyzed closely is found to be only one of those half truths that are worse than absolute falsehoods. The same argument will justify all men in carrying deadly weapons, yet we know that fights and murders are much less apt to occur when none go armed. The way to have peace is to be peaceful; to treat all other nations with absolute farness and carry on dealings in the spirit of fraternity. Kindness breeds kindness, just as anger and aggression provoke retaliation. Manifestly, if all the nations of the world should agree to disband their armies and dismantle their navies, it would be the greatest step towards permanent peace since Christ enunciated his prohibition of war as a condition precedent to becoming fit for His heavenly kingdom. It is an insult to intelligence to keep on repeating the old barbarous maxim, quoted above, as a justification for these huge armaments and the murderous machines of war. Where is the thing to stop? How big is our navy to grow before peace is assured as the result of preparation for war? Does it never occur to these builders of navies that what the world needs is a merchant marine, the ships of peace and not those of war? Instead of spending $41,000,000 next year for more battleships, how would it do to put that money into vessels to carry the productions of peace, thus giving employment to thousands of people in gainful industry instead of the wasteful idleness of service in army or navy. War is barbarism! Peace is civilization. One means hatred, angry passions, destruction of life and property. The other means industry, prosperity, happy homes, well-fed multitudes, progress and national wealth. Is it not sickening to see, in this season devoted to the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace, every "Christian" ruler of the world begging his congress or parliament for more millions to increase standing armies and navies for the purpose of carrying on that wholesale murder known as war? The South can solve all of its "problems" easily as follows: .Pass just laws, applying equally and exactly alike to every man living within the State's limits; let these be rigidly enforced against or in favor of every one allike; if they want to prohibit ignorant men from voting, very well, but let this apply to all ignorant men; if a property qualification is desired, or payment of taxes, or other such regulation, there is no objection, so no favoritism is shown; make it as easy for one man to register as another; furnish similar school privileges to all children; give equal transportation facilities and accommodations to all; punish all lynchers with death, whether the one lynched be black or white.; call out all the constabulery, if necessary, and all the militia to protect the humblest man in his rights. Do these things and no man will complain and every Negro will so love his State and its laws to be ready to surrender his life in their defense. The colored man is a part and parcel of the South. He has assisted in making the South what it is to-day. Many of his number are large property holders and are capitals of industry. He is of a class of citizens not inimical to the best interest of this section and country. Thus he is to be counted strongly as a part of the South. The South cannot consistently be reckoned without him. It is, therefore, out of place for the assertion to be made whenever the President recognizes a colored man that it is a stab at the South.—Savannah (Ga.) Tribune. All of which is so true that it seems strange that any one should deny it. The South should not consider itself insulted when the Negroes receive some recognition due to their proportionate numbers and influence. As long as only the honest and deserving citizen is rewarded there is "no kick coming" to anybody. The Colorado Statesman, in a strong article, refutes the oft-repeated sneer that the Negroes "have too many leaders and too few followers." They have, indeed, too few followers, urges the Statesman, but none too many leaders. If the latter were properly backed in their efforts to defend the race when wronged, much more could be done. A leader is powerless unless he has others to assist. A general can do nothing without an army or the captain without a company. Men who submit to to wrongs, who fall to protest publicly against injustice, invite a repetition of these outrages by their cowardice. A man should be ready to fight and die for his rights. Col. Harry B. Smith is off to Washington armed with a petition signed by his army of precinct committeemen, was an imposing spectacle viewed from the machine politician's standpoint, but not so convincing when looked at in the light of the merit system. The postmaster at Indianapolis is to be appointed by the President, who is known not to have a very exalted idea of parceling out the offices as rewards for questionable political work. He will be apt to consult disinterested citizens of Indianapolis as to the standing of applicants. What is wanted is not a machine politician, but a business man who has the respect as well as the confidence of the patrons of the office. The Texas Guide says ; "The Negroes of to-day must learn one lesson, that is, under the control of intelligence, wealth is a most important and powerful means of extending human influence in every direction." This is the correct notion. Secure independence, establish a business, pay your debts, be honest and fair in all your dealings, and, depend upon it, you will enjoy the respect and confidence of your community regardless of your color. Wealth brings with it influence and power, whoever possesses it. The man who has a comfortable home of his own and a good income can defy the howling of the wind and race-haters. Rev. John W. Robinson, the able and deserving pastor of St. Marks Church, Chicago, celebrated his thirty-fifth birthday anniversary Dec. 6. The Freeman joins the many friends of this highly respected colored divine in wishing him many returns and a long continuance in the good work he has been doing for his congregation and people. The Freeman notes with pleasure the progress of the colored people in Hamilton, Ohio. This is a beautiful city, and the colored people there are not only a credit to that city, but to the whole State of Ohio. The Thursday Night Club, composed of some of the best citizens, is a prominent organization. They surely understand the art of entertaining. We regret to learn of the illness of Hon. T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age. Mr. Fortune, who had been visiting for two or three weeks in Charleston, W. Va., returned to his home in Red Bank, N. J., December 12th quite ill and is now receiving daily attention from the doctor. In Mississippi the colored Masonic lodges number 6,000 in membership and have a fund of from $60,000 to $70,000 for beneficial purposes. This makes a great educational and reformatory influence for the race that is worthy of all encouragement. You Must Sleep. If you cannot, it is due to an irritated or congested state of the brain, which will soon develope into nervous prostration. Nature demands sleep, and it is as important as food; it is a part of her building and sustaining process. This period of unconsciousness relaxes the mental and physical strain, and allows nature to restore exhausted vitality. Dr. Miles' Nervine brings refreshing sleep, because it soothes the irritation and removes the congestion. It is also a nerve builder; it nourishes and strengthens every nerve in your body, and creates energy in all the organs. 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Send enquiries, Star Book Co, Zero, Tenn. Subscribe for The Freeman. ‘THE STAGE.- 'W. A. Bruce with Billy Helms’ Modern Minstrels sends regards to Robert Batle, Perry Bradford and Sank Simms, Hi Jerry Barnes wrltes that his World's Fair engagement was a great success. He is now visiting Will Page at Hot Springs, Ark. Regards to the profession, D.W. Adams of Daytona, Fla., writes that he will’open his show, ‘Down in Geor- gla Rag Time Comedy company and Pick- inninny Cake Walkers," Dec. 24 with Dor- sey Adams as manager. Dan English has joined ths company for the season. ‘The Prices, Ed. and Ludell, have closed their three weeks engagement in Savannah, Ga. They filled a three nights engage ment in Woodville, Ga, this week &after- which they will flll a weeks return engage: in Beaufort, S. C. They send regards tc ail friends tn ‘and outof the profesaton.. M. W. Daniels writes.—I am now with the Nonpareil Jubilee Singers, who are traveling under the Inter-State Lecture Bureau. The roster of the company is as follows: Dantel Brown, manager and Ist tenor; Edward Goodban, 2d tenor; Mrs. Anna Acklen, Ist soprano; Shirley Evans, 2d soprano; Ellanette Hamilton, contralto; M, W. Dantels, basso; H. T. Jackson, asso; Cora L. Jeffries, accompanist. Notes from A Rabbit Foot Co,—Joe Mil- ler, our little tuba player, has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, but is gre: t- ly improved and able to be out again, He would like to hear from Wm. Thomas and Amos Gaillard. Happy Hawe ts. still changing up and leaves them screaming every night. Weare drifting nearer home, and alot of the boys are wishing for the 18th, when they will be in the city by the wee P. J, Lowery has joined hands with Pref: W. A. Kelley, of Pittsburg, Pa. Besides being director and leader of Kelly's fa- mous band and orchestra Prof. Kelly has won the hearts of the people of Pittsburg asa teacher of music. Prof. Kelly has the most complete studio owned and controlle¢ by Negroes in the United States and he engaged Mr. Lowery to direct his band of thirty pieces and to assist him In the teach- ing in the studio, After the band has ar- rived to a satisfactory point to Mr. Lowery he will publish the roster. Notes of Billy Kersands Minstrel Co.— After making a few big stands in Louisiana we are finishing up the Lone Star state,— E, J. Burton, a new ballad singsr, joined the company recently and Is making good. Mr. and Mrs. Kersands send thelr best re- gards to the Mallory’s.—Sam Burns and Simmons please write,— Marsh Craig says Xmas gift to all.—J. A. Watts sends his best to the Mallorys and also would like to hear from them.—Blaine S. Gaiten sends regards to all Indianapolis friends, wishing them success. Gaiten says he will appear in their midst In April.—Angelo Housley aays hello, George Bailey. GW. C. Craine presents John Larkins in a two act musical comedy “A Trip to Afri- a," supported by Miss Dora Patterson. This show is now established as the leading colored attraction on the road. Our roster is as follows: Bert Grant, W. C. Crane, THE FREEMAM POST OFFICE. tapies 18r, Allen, Mise India B Payne, Mise Rosie Cotttll, Mise Patline Roberson, Mty Mary Cremenis, Mamie G Scott, Mrs Fannie A Feriandez, Miss M’g Stone. Mrs Josephine Jones, Mime DB Stavens, Angusta Mitehetl, Maudie 2 ‘Taylor, Mike Carrie Morton, Ciara ‘Thornion, Miss Clara Moxley, Mise Nellie! Wills, Mrs Bessie Moppia Pearl pe Bebee, © W. Lucas, Sam. Bostwick, W G Ener) La Cast. Enmie sartin, Sty A.A Gooped, # MeCunion,' J Cissel and Mines 2 MeDon nelly JL Garter'and Howell 2 Mecameron, Prot Sooper, TW. Marshati Sonny Cambell, Fred Mobley, LW EMlott, Bd oliver, Prentice Fitziaiey WR Berry, Otwer Goon, SBR Perev: Oliver Gideon, LE 2 Powell, “inrence Gooding, oun Reeves, The Gantt Sinith, Prot Er Wigties, ad Raultets, Pred Ht Howard, OL Shiward Cilton 2 Harris, Clemo Sinttn, DD 8 Huis, Waiter Sibu ot Hurt, James Sager, Chass Harris Clemo Smith, Hentecson Hutedins Ait Summons, JW Johnson, Chas Phe Fosters 2 aekson,Bobi die 109) ‘Tbs, Sol Jordin TY? Prater Ray ontant Wiltains Ht ‘es Lew febsters, The Kelis, Hoo Wittinms, 3 i Kune J Mt White, Arthor Kelley; Dude Wade, Kid 1904 ROUTE. 190 A Rabbit Foot Co.—Savnnrah, Gan. Dec. 2; Jou. Wayeross, s8) Albabyy ik, Gail Bly Kersands Minstre's,- Marshall, Tex. o>. 26, Shrevepon bas 27; Mont @, 38; Port Gibson, Miss, Bi Natehen, By Jackson, Bt, Frank Mahara’s Bie Minstrals Co.—berr, Teh, Dees 2 Maxwell, 372 Wood watdy 28 Adel, 3 Dal-as Center aoe Stunts Marcy Brown, Singing Csrtoonist Chester ‘neatre, Sait Branelseo, Caly week of Dee. Wang Doodle Comedy 4, en route with, Rab Manohesters Cracker Jack. Cos Julius Gienn, dim White, Hrb Robinson Horsey Goodall Columbus, On week of Dec. 33 Smart Set ©o.—Chteago. It, Dee, 25 to Bl. A Trip to, Affica,—Chillicothe, ©, Dee. 2 syashungton, 62, 27) Send, 8 Dayiony THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. EB D> ese fo (ly *, ; ee We, \ expec? \ w Vii 8 ee Ny Yl % ‘BA V We ga! +U Ay ee ae : Ny AL Se a iW ‘ey if ji! NY yi \. 4 MY WK fs Wy SS Sg S 2 € Sa SSKE SS - 3. J. W. HAMILTON, Ballad Songster, Southern Silver Baritone Character, Straight and All Around Performer. BR. J W. HAMILTON, the ‘subject of this sketch, was bora in Philadel M pain Pa He wa baritone balladist of rare abliity besides being a cleve ‘ail round performer and bas been connected with several of the recog nized lesding colored shows, namely, the Black America, Black Star Comed: Co., and is now connected with Bexter Exchange Garden, Jacksonville, Fla where he has been a credit to bims«!f and company for the part nine months— record seldom ¢qualled by any bailad singer. He has a great fature and will b heard from in the fature Joha Larkins, Ed. Winn, Dora Patterson, John Lamb, James White, Arthur Rhodes, W. M. Dewy, Joho Hill, Carrie Stich, Earl McKinney, Gertie Watkins, Vigla Jackson, Jennie Pearl, {rene Franklin, Gortie Miller, Marie White, Lena Mitchell, Bertha Car- ter, Eila Cole, James Watkins Abe Rauch, manager; W. E. Kemery, booking agent; Charles Leon, stags carpenter; E. C. Har- ris, stage manager; W. M. Vadrey, musi- eal director; Oscar Wiley. Notes of Frank Mahara’s Minstrel. —We have been out since August 1, playing to good business through the states of lowa, Ilinots, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Missourl. This is the easiest show to work with tha we have ever been identitied with, out manager seems to think that he can never do enough to maké It pleasant for his p2o- pie. Fines are a thing unknown,—Jame: Haines, late band master of W. A.’ Ma hara's minstrel, has joined the company. —The Head Brothers are one of the mes conspicuous features of our elaborat parade.—The great stick trio are making the hit of their life.—Robert Leach send regards to Kersands and Rusco & Hollan ‘Caceeumilan. | Notes of a Rabbit's Foot Comedy Co.— ‘Our baggage car, containing tents, seats, lights, ete., was entirely consumed by fire on December 10 at Warrenton, Ga. Mr. Chappell moved the company into Augusta, Ga., and the telegraph wires began t> work lively, ir less than (wo days over $50 was spent in telegrams snd we were able to re- sume work after a loss of less than one week. This is the quickest recovery on record, considering that the new tent had Be come from Cincinnati, uniforms from Philadelphia and lights from New York. We now have everything new. The rail road company mude satisfactory settle- ment. We are now on our route only a few days behind our original route. Mr. Chappelle is being complimented on every side for his fast actions. While in Augusta we had the pleasure of’ meeting the Smart Set Co., and witnessing their performance which was “jam up’ in every particular. We have eight more weeks out before going Into our winter quarters. ‘The Down in Georgia Company and Cake Walkers will play at opera house, Daytona, Fia., Dec, 23. The cake walkers are the Belton sisters; comedians, Master P. Til man and James; song and dance artists H, Batley, J. McClenden and C. Roberts. This show is composed of some good peo- ple. The finale, “The Silver Wedding,” ‘composed and arranged for this show, is a ‘thing no one should miss. 3 i cm | : a . | a | ae, | Sige a ee I iy eS ea OME 8 Peas eee ee mh Ra Mr, H. Porter, proprietor of the Keystone bar and cafe, 526 Main street, Dellas, Texar, and base ball magnate, The choicest ‘wet goods and imported cigars, meals end Iuuches are served at all times. My place is travelers headquarters. You are made welcome at all times. | Patronize our advertisers. THE TROUPERS'S XMAS DAY. [Respectively dedicated to my esteemed friend Paut Lawence Dunbar.] Down the street one Xmas morn A wandering trouper strolled; His show had just got in at dawn, ‘The seats had all been sold. ‘The curtains in the little homes * Were all half drawn a bit; io He saw the Xmas tree so green With all the candles lit. He paused before one little home, His lonely heart so sad, For years he'd done naught else but roam; No Xmas day he'd had, ‘Within the house he paused before A little group of three Were gaily seated round the fire Close by a Xmas tree. ‘Their little youngsters’ eyes were bright, He clapped his hands so gay, ‘The trouper stood ther, lost in dreams, His thoughts were far away. "Twas Xmas day he had to work; No home could he invade; He brushed a tear, looked at his watch, ’ Twas time for his parade. —J. Ep. Green. Clermonts's Weekly Dots, At this writing the city is somewhat quiet.—Abbie Mitchell and her four assis. tants, of whom I could recognize was Muril Ringgold, Maggie Taylor and Matte Brown were special feature at Proctcr's Twenty-third street theatre the past week —George Williams, Bessie and Alice Gil.i am have joined hands as a trio and are booked over Poli’s circuit. They appeai good.—MoKissick & Shadney have return: ed from Perth Amboy, N. J. They are a the Atlantic Garden this week.—The Metro: politan quartet will'be at the Harmony clut tonight. Jim Hunt is the popular mana ger.—Our popular tenor, Clarence. Bowen, is very sick with pleurisy. We hope fo1 his recovery.—J. Walker gives his bal December 26, Brooklyn. It promises to be a winner.—Smith & Bowman are at Proc. tor's One hundred and twenty-fifth stree! theatre; Frank DeLyon and his Drummer quartet are at Proctor’s Fifth avenue thea tre; Abbie Mitchell and her Southerners play a return date at Proctors’ Twenty- third streee; Brandow & Wiley at Goth- man’s theatre, One Hundred and Twenty- fifth street and Third avenue; the Water. mellon Trust 13 at Dewey's Fourteenth street, Margaret Scott, sopranoist, is a Keith's; she Hills at Brooklyn; Slater & Williams are headiiners at Toledo; Tony Lucas is on the sick list; Baby Ruth will be a special feature this week at McFar- land's Harlem hall. She has been enter- aining the Vanderbilts and Belmonts and the Waldorf Astora with Etta M. Clermont, the queen of coon shouters.—Rastus & Banks write that they were well received at Liverpool. From there they go to Shef- field, England. They report that Billy Farrell, J. Hedge and Billy English are doing nicely in Liverpool.—Dahomey Co. ‘is reported to be near its close at Birming- nace Eoptend —Harry Brown, the singing ‘comedian, will soon sail across the pond.— Dude Foster's club ts gaining in popularity. Hogan, the Unbleached Amerlean, is being humyred as a new born baby, for reasons best known to himself by the Van- derville association.—Shadney & McKis- sick will be at the Palace garden next week. —Crusins & Hump*ry are at the Progress club.—Musicians :or Clermont's band for Paris will get contracts in due time. | will turn band over to the bect man as I will, no doubt, stay in America. I do not care to travel j.st now, but i am booking the big band just the same.—The Attucks Music Publishing Co., Shepperd N. Ed- monés, the popular author, manager, are putting out hits for the new year. They will announce a bunch of good songs soon. Our race should push their songs and music. Orchestre leaders send for “Squee Gee.""—Charlle Smith, the able mixologis of the new Doug'ass club, sends regards to the club.—Jenkins, the wire walker, is on Broadway.—Bailey & Fletcher are creating a 3 . ga : 2: eg : iS 3. h : ar B a: : 3 ce . ; i a ® ame : ° Incolored ® lees carsup$ i — ce § au mn. —_ 3 ik san sag tar i Crown ot Giory fi )) tar Pomace Sil Witt proguce 1 for you iN) i see i i Saeneas i MA) cone onarat te Any er va 7) Ladies Treated Successfully ein ee Address DR. BRINEY 182 184 State Street, CHICAGO. Oe om Williamson in the ve Girenit Court of Marion Co., Carrie Selle In the Stateof Indiana. Williamson | No. 13710 Complaint for Divorce, BEIT KNOWN, That on the 25th day of Nov. 1004, the above named plaintiff, by his attorn- ey, filed in the office of the Clerk of the cireutt court of Marion county. in the state of Indiana, his complaint against the above named defendant Carrie Belle Willismson and the said plaintiff having also tiled in said Clik's office the affidavit of a competent person, sh. wing that said defendant, Carrie Belle Williameon {s ‘not a resident of the state of Indiana and said cause 18 for civorce a 4 that the above named defendant is a necessary party therete whereas said raaintift having by. endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear tn geld court, and answer or demur ieretn on the 18th day of February, 1905. NOW, THEREFORE. By order of said Court said defendant last above named is hereby hotifled of the filing and pendency of sald com plaint against he ‘and that unless she appear and answer ov demur thereto. ut the calling of said cause on the 18th day of February, 1905 ‘the same being the l2th judicial day of a term of ‘said Oourt, to be began and held at the court honse in the city of Indianapolis, on the Ist Monday in February, 195 said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged. will be heard and determined in her ‘absence. Wx. B. Davis Clerk. ‘Wvarr & Oave Attorneys for Plaintiff, a roar of laughter at the Yorkville theatre. —The concert at McFarland’s hail, finan- cially was big. Crowded house twice. Show a frost; no management. The Gary society would not consent for the juvenile performers to work. Committee left parts undone in order to sell tickets over the accommodation of the houss. If a fire or a cry of fire had occurred a panic would of been the result. It was a disgusting affair. —Harry Brown, Smith & Bowman, the Golden-gate quintette and Charley Moore are the big acts doing nothing at this writ- ing.—Party that asked for music, kindly state name or write me care this paper, or to my address, Little Lorraine Marsh Craig, daughter of Marsh Craig, contortionist, now with the famous Billy Kersands’ minstrels. She was born in the city of Chicago, January 1, gone: | NE ‘ oe ae: on 1904, being eleven months oid, and a New Uae toa a cee tat od and her mother returned from New Orleans last Friday, where they spent a week with her papa and grandpa. WANTED A good sober man to teach a bracs band would like to hear from a firet o'ass in- stractor Address BIRT FIRTRELL 126 Kentncky Ave., Paducah, Ky. ay A Sweet True Story, Touching in/Pathos, Lasting in Effect, "YOU'LL EVeK LOOK THE SAME, ‘A BALLAD THAT WINS, Words by E. P, Waller, Music by H. A, Southard. iNtloa thaErotniouet Sosy. 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It would not be a bad idea for the "Female Drummer" quartette to use a jubilee song. Frank DeLyons was originally a jubilee basso and Phil Portlec, Collins and Tucker were, no doubt, alive when jubilee singing was yet in service. With these few remarks let us all give jubilee a new resurrection. NEW DEVELOPMENTI OF MUSIC Keen with expectation the American white people have been looking for the undeveloped theme of folklore music which white musicians have failed to treat successfully. Coleridge Taylor, the most eminent genius of black composers whose reputation reaches every land has cultivated two grades of music namely: The Indian tonation and Negro melodies, and developed them in the highest branch of mixed musical art. But Mr. Taylor, they say, is not and does not claim to be American so his color only makes him of importance over here. Some of the late triumphs for American Negroes in a lighter class of music to be sure but in their own race development was achieved by Will Marlon --- Cook who wrote all the music for the "Southerners" and Robert Cole, Rosamond Johnson and James W. Johnson who supplied nearly all the music for Klaw & Erlanger's spectacular imported pantomine comedy "Humpy Dumpy." Mr. Cole is the one star actor composer of his race whose luster brightens with time. He modestly claims his exalted position only through endorsments by critics that he is foremost among actors of his race. He in three qualities. He, with Billy Johnson, was the first legitimate comedy star besides being a record breaking composer of rag-time songs and the greatest of all Negro comedy playwrights or even "botchworkers." With his co-workers, the two brothers brothers, a very happy family, they are ever busy in their New York studio composing new lyrics and music. This is the reason why Mr. Cole is forever undecided whether to star in comedy or not, for writing songs and appearing in vaudeville with a big reputation pay him best. While Mr. Cooch's compositions are clever and musical they are all of one tone development and bid fair to be eclipsed by Cole and the Johnsones who have received one grand favorable verdict—all their music had a variety of tone and coloring. The success of "Big Indian Chief," an Indian song, earlier in the season was another scoring card. They had succeeded in turning out a song developed exclusively from the Indian school of war dance music without the admixture of rag-time. So, white composers must frankly admit they're defeated. THE PROGRESS OF COMEDY. Contrary to circumstances the Negro comedy producers have at last made an effort to give their plays legitimately. PETER BUSINESS MEDIUM MRS. 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By letter advice $1.00 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH. Removed CHIUKASHA, Indian Territory, Box 958. The crowning event of the season was the return of Williams & Walker from abroad with a revised edition of "In Dahomey," that again placed them in the front rank of Negro players. Ada Overton Walker was prominent among the favorites and Rosa Lee Taylor, a sweet voiced, cultivated soprano made her first appearance with this company and pleased acceptably. Jesse Shipp who is stage manager of this company, it can be said, is responsible for improvements all around. Messrs. Vaughn and Rogers have held up the musical department nicely. The song "I May be Crazy but I'm no Fool" declares Bert Williams to have no equal of any race as a Negro comedian; he and George Walker shine brighter this season than ever before. Avery & Hart are reported to be starring in "Dahomey" also in Europe and under the management of Hurtig & Seamon. Black Patti's Troubadours hold second place in the comedy circle but first honors as singers. Mme. Sissleretta Jones (Black Patti) who has acquired the art of perfect singing by practical service still heads the list of great sopranoes. When we hear another woman who can sing as she did in Madison Square Garden, New York, to make her present enviable reputation then we will be willing to give over the laurels but we haven't heard one yet. I here deny that Mme. Jones has ever sang ragtime coon song. She once sang a Negro ballad and can add it to her credit. Gus Hill's Smart Set Company in "Southern Enchantment" has returned from Canada where they were out in the woods for practice. They have returned to the scenes of their former triumphs. Miss Marion Smart can treasure the happy thought of having achieved first honors to add to her next seasons chances. There is no use to further review any of these productions, it is only well to advise the players of their essential duty. H. S. 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Lightful, affording city comforts, cuisine and service, set for the weary, cure for the ill, pleasure for all, and curative water for chronic ailments of stomach, springs, each possessed of varying strength and ing three springs so widely varying in quality, yet for booklet and full information as to hotel rates, rai- ld know before taking the trip. TAGGART, Pres. French Lick Springs Hotel Co. THE FRANK FEHR BREWING CO. Incorporated Presents the Celebrated F. F. X. L. Bottled Beer VERA MARK Perfection is Reflected in every Bottle Louisville, Kentucky RACE CLEANINGS but to stage a show legitimately, where actors do not preach out of the play up to the gallery is what Green mus learn in comedy. He must also keep to the lines of the authors in comedy and not add a lot of variety stuff that floats up to the ceiling. A "Trip to Africa," a new comedy which served to introduce John Larkins as a star, was a winner. He is the first new star who produced his play and played his part legitimately. I say this omitting Bailey and Fletcher, two good variety performers who broke in on a scene in the play illegitimately to do their sketch in New York and to strengthen show where it did not need it. They retired from the company at the end of the week. John Larkins who can overshadow John Rucker as a comedy performer has made a hit that will reach Boston and probably disturb Al Anderson or Billy Briggs. Who is Briggs? "Queen of the Jungles," which served to introduce Mme. Flower, the "Bronze Melba," as a featured star and Robert A. Kelley as a comedian, had a short duration. Kelley, who is a good comedian, was not excused for illlegitimate work. Mamie Flower, as we call her in New York, met with better success. Her debut in a speaking part gave operatic promise; as a singer who commands attention she was voted a success. H. D. Collins, who handled this show, is to take out another one next season. Clarence Powell has decided not to leave the Georgia minstrels to go in comedy for sometime yet. Billy Kersans, who is heading his own minstrel company has swore never to attempt comedy again. Powell & Kersans—happy minstrels. Sidney L. Perrin, composer and come dian, and his "Polly Players" I did not see. They shot to far out toward the wilds of Aziza n. Mr. Perrin, whom I have seen work is a good natural actor. The Ernest Hogan-Henrietta Vinton Davis vaudeville nuptials has not been heard of yet up to date of this writing and Mattle Wilkes has stolen Edna Axexander and gone to Egypt—that is they are singing a com song by that name and they sing it too! CHARITY AND THE SOUL. Charity and its pleadings so very obnoxious to vanity and its children but RACE The question of colored teachers in the mixed schools of Pittsburg and Allegheny is beginning to come up for discussion, and already some feeling has been displayed in the matter. On this side of the river there is at least one young colored lady who has taken the required normal course, and who is in other respects qualified to perform a teachers' duties, while in Allegheny there is at present one colored girl who has taken a high school classical course, and will complete a normal course during the current school year. It has been asserted that objection has already been raised to her getting the usual practical part of her training, which is customary. But this has been denied by one of the school officials. No lynching was reported in the United States throughout the month of November. This may not seem very remarkable to many people, but the Chicago Tribune, which keeps a record of this and other crimes of blood as reported in the daily news, says it is the first full calendar month to pass without a lynching since 1885. Mr. Roosevelt may be disposed to claim this as a result of the election, but a few more months of exemption will obviously be required to make it good.—Springfield Republican. By a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, rendered recently, Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute, located at Hampton, Va., and Lincoln University, located at Chester, county, Pa., will come into possession of $100 000 each. The decision was rendered in the celebrated Fayerweather case in which millions of dollars were left to a number of educational institutions. Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Institute is said to have secured option on a large tract of land near Black Duck, Min., for the purpose of establishing a colony of Southern Negro farmers. The people in the vicinity of Black Duck are trying to head off this movement. Several Negroes have already arrived, and most of one township has been secured. Hon. Wiley Jones, aged 58, died at much respected by all their hearts of hatred, whose doors are closed, is still an existing feature. Having thought first and suggested myself that a music publishing house, run and supported by all the actors as a syndicate to build a home would be a good thing and seeing one established by the prompting of my brain only as a private actor's trust, expecting support of all the weaker actors with no returns for charity I am not in favor of, but all the actors must heartily support the new publishing house as a race duty and with a hope that they will right the wrong is all charity is asking. I stand for charity. The soul stands for itself within us all judging our conscience. Calmly and patiently charity is pleading o each soul that the days of criticism may pass. Faith is its messenger, hope is its riding horse. What more beautifies the soul than the good we feel by doing others good who are less fortunate than we ourselves? Why is it that sister love is banished by the enemy or the soul to make room for hovering visions that hate us, destroy our peace and steal our minds away and leave us to wander in the cold, gloomy shadow of uselessness? When will it be that we shall be permitted on earth to enjoy the pleasures of sweet reward that falls upon us for sheltering the weary unfortunates and biding them rest while angels hover o'er us waiting to kiss u, and bless us? These are question which call for replies that big actors would rather not answer. Casting our eyes downward and crouching our ears to hear the soft, sharp death-knell whistle, warning us that some poor soul, a wandering actor, who had strolled around the world and fallen in sickness, is dying. Next we hear he is dead and death is the end of all. And yet you will have rendered no assistance to the waiting queen, charity, where your heart wound have been purified in the flow of prelous waters that lie in the great reservoir of the truth and beauty of your soul. Every fresh event of charity which we hate as the devil within us lingers in anger till we thrust it down and look upon it as wearysome and insane. We can form no adquate conception of what this silent activity really means, but we do know that a starry crown beyond the reach of all rewards the righteous. EANINGS. Pine Bluff, Ark., Wednesday, Dec 7th He was one of the most representative men of his race and had a large circle of distinguished friends. He operated the first street railway line in this city and was the only colored man in the United States to own such an enterprise. He leaves an estate estimated $75,000. Two very beautiful young colored girls, daughters of Louis F. Mathis, a German merchant, formerly of San Salvador, but now of Dresden, Germany, are the only heirs to the million mark estate of their father, who was found dead recently in the Alps. Remus Grant Robinson, a Negro, was naturalized in the circuit court at Birmingham, Ala.; a few days ago, the first on record in Jefferson county. Robinson is a native of West Indies and was a subject of King Edward. Finding it impossible to secure enough white messenger boys, the manager of the Postal and Western Union Telegraph Companies at Jackson, Miss., may employ colored boys for this work. For drawing the color line a basketball team in Massachusetts was found $100 by the president of the New England Basketball League. A gold cross has been conferred on Robert Joseph Morgan, the colored bishop, by the Metropolitan of St. Petersburg, in Russia. Thomas J Cook, the Negro tragedian, will organize a company in Chicago to support him in his masterpieces, "Othello." 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Prompt, Safe and Reasona- always. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds without removal. Our rates are positively the lowest in the city and payments within reach of all. $2500 loan, payments are only 600 per week. This pays in full in fifty weeks. Other amounts in same proportion. Payments can be made monthly if desired. We also loan on WATCHES and DIAMONDS. All business strictly private, cour- tious treatment to all. It cost nothing to investigate. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Second Floor, Room 263 State Life Building, (Formerly Stevenson Bldg.) Front Room. 15 E Washington Street Old Phone Main 3182 New Phone... 4270 Others are Buying UMBRELLAS At $2.50 Women's 8-rib, 26-inch umbrellas of black twilled serge; a wide choice of handles, embracing a trimmed ivory, gun-metal, horn and natural wood. Silk case and tassel. At $2.00 Men's 8-rib, 26-inch umbrellas of tape-edge, twilled serge, with or without trimmed handles of natural wood. Each umbrella with a tassel and a silk case. At $3.50 Women's 8-rib, 26-inch umbrellas of tape-edged taffeta, complete with long pearl handles decorated in gold or silver. At $3.50 Men's 8-rib, 28-inch umbrellas of tape-edge taffeta; handles of horn or natural wood, decorated in silver or plain; roll close in a matched silk case. At $5.00 Women's 8-rib, 26-in. umbrellas of choice silk, with novel designs of the highest class, including carved animal beads, a fad of the season. L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEFS. The Arcadian club will dance tonight. John Hutchinson is in Salt Lake City, Utah. See Cragun for pure candies at 212 Indiana avenue. Miss Ella Crocker will spend Christmas in Richmond. All society uses Woodbine Perfume- Blodau's drug store. If you want fresh candy see Cragun, 212 Indiana avenue. Uneeda a good photo, go to Bennet's, 36 E Washington street. Sam Scroggins is suffering with a severe attack of la grippe. Mrs. Ollie Turner, of Anderson is in the city on a business trip. Mrs. Jacob Porter is ill at her home in North California street. Henry Smith went to Chicago Wednesday to spend Christmas. Mr. Ezra Roberts and sister Nora will spend Christmas in Kokomo. The Kenmore club will give a banquet January 3 at Odd Fellows hall. Mrs. A. H. Henderson has gone to Chicago to be gone two weeks. Baker Davis of the French Lick hotel came up last week on business. The novelty dance last night was quite a success and well attended. Miss Ody Bransford and James Shaw were quietly married Wednesday. William Lancaster will spend the holidays in St. Louis and Chicago. James Brock will spend Xmas in Anderson, the guest of Mr. Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are ill at their home in Tweifth street with la grippe. Ralph Williams of the Big Four parlor car service is taking a much needed rest. Charles Duncan will spend the holidays in Cincinnati, the guest of his mother. Fremont Anderson of the Big Four railway system was in the city last Monday. Miss Minnie Groves and Herendon Cunnigham were quietly married last Thursday. Mrs. Mary Bell of Louisville was the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. B. Hampton, last Sunday. Rev. Z. A. Jones, who has been visit- DIAMONDS and JEWELRY Make the Best Christmas Gifts For they are a joy forever and a lifetime remembrance of the giver. I keep a first-class skook of twelve dollars. Save You at Least 10 Per Cent. —as I am out of the high-rent district J.P. MULLALLY Diamond Importer and Jewelry 28 Monument Place "A CENTRAL Second Floor, Room 208 State Ln (Formerly Stevens Front Room. (15 E. Washing THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ing in Winnville, S. C., the past month, is back again. Mrs. Mand Taylor and little son of Louisville are the guests of her sister, Mrs. S. A. Furniss. Misses Bertha Williams and Della Scott will spend Christmas in Chicago, the guest of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Dora Valentine of St. Louis are the guests of Mrs. Virgin a Emory in Toledo street. There will be a free dinner given to needy colored children at Bethel A. M. E. church Christmas. Revival meeting will begin at Jones Tabernacle church Sunday January 1 All are cordially invited. Mr. Thaddens Jones gave a musicale at Mrs. Sneed's in honor of Irene Collins and Belle P. Coleman. Miss Mary Childs left on Thursday to visit friends and relatives in Louisville, Danville and Harrodburg, Ky. Miss Florida Jones will entertain Misses Collins and Coleman at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Brewn next week. Are you a domestic? If so, kindly recommend the Columbia Catsup to your employer it will give satisfaction. Mrs. Emma Clay and her niece, Miss Willa Miller, of Danville, spent last Saturday in the city on a shopping tour. Miss Virgie Smith is going home to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, of Springfield, Illinois. If you need anything in the line of choice catsup or high grade mince meats, consult the Columbia Conserve Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and daughter of Hopkinsville, Ky., will spend a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson in Douglass street. The Columbia Conserve Co., make only good things. In writing or ordering please mention this paper, it means much to the publication. Mr. O. E. Duncan, who is again connected with The Freeman, is in the southern part of the State this week in the interest of the publication. Wm. E. Scott, who is a student of the Chicago Art Academy, will spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scott, of 1110 N. Senate ave. Mr. and Mrs. David Gee will tender a reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wm H. Pierce on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28th, at their home in North Senate avenue. Miss Edna A. Scott will entertain a few friends Xmas in honor of her brother, William, who will be home from the Chicago Art Academy to spend the holidays. There will be a Christmas sermon prescheduled by the pastor at Allen Cnapel at 10:45 a.m. Special services at night consisting of songs and solos by the choir. The Sunday-school will have their exercises Monday night. Dec 26. C. A. Duncan, dealer in oysters, fish and game in season. Dressed poultry, shell oysters, clams, salt water fish. 626 Indiana avenue. Phones, New 5104, Old 4091 main. Stop here for your Christmas turkey, oysters, fish and game. Mrs. Virginia Emory has been appointed general superintendent of the deaconess board of Bethel A. M. E. church by Dr. Shaffer. Mrs. Emory will begin her work the first of the year. She is a graduate of Riley Deaconess Training school. Rev. W. H. Chambers. P. E., will conduct quarterly meeting at the Zion churches on the following dates: Jones Tabernacle December 25; Walters Chapel, January 1; Phoenix Chapel, January 8; Haughville Mission, January 11; Campbell Chapel January 15. The Columbia Conserve Co. are ad vertising with us on the presumption that they will receive adequate returns. Each subscriber can help us to show our strength as an advertising medium by placing an order with them. Every little helps to swell the aggregate. All restaurants and hotel men in general please observe. The residence of Rev. Morris Lewis, 920 North California street, was de stroyed by fire last Tuesday morning at 8 p'clock. It is supposed that the fire originated from a flying spark from the chimney. A few household effects were saved. No one was injured. The two children, Zola and Morris, who are ill, were removed in safety. The loss is partly covered by insurance. The house To introduce our 14-year-old Royal Society Rye and Bourbon, we will ship you 4 Full Quarts packed in a plain box express prepaid for only $3.98 and will give you absolutely FREE one American movement watch (like cut). Send currency, money order or postage stamps. I To introduce will ship you 4 for only $3.98 movement wat stamps. Royal Family Bourbon THE OLD BURBON THE CONSUMERS DISTILLING CO. DISTILLER LOUISVILLE, KY. GUARANTEED of Mrs. Susan Hilliard was badly sorched. BUSINESS INTERESTS Uneeda good Photo, go to Bennett's 36, E. Washington. Christmas hats, the best at Seaton's Hat Store, 29 N. Pennsylvania st. 32f Household goods bouncy, sold and exchanged Maunnam, 383 Indiana Ave. Go to McCloskey's new studio 160 N. Illinois those Oval Photos $100 per dozen are beauties. tf Nothing like it in the city Oval Photos $1.00 per dozen. McCloskey's New Studio 160 N Illinois street tf If it is in season you can get it at the Parker House, 317 821 W. Michigan st. Phones: New 4972; old 6512. FOR RENT: Apartments in Broadview Terrace, Eighteenth street and Norwestern avenue, at $5 to $5.00 per month! the best apartment in the city for the money. The very latest is the beautiful Folder Photo. Have you seen them? There is a special run being made on them for a few days at just half the regular price. See them at Bennett's, 36 East Washington street. A Sample of Industry Messrs. Leon Davidson and Geo. L. Knox spent Sunday in Hamilton, Ohio the home of the former. The people of that city are very proud of Mr. Davidson, and justly so for he is a young man of much ability. He came to this city a few years ago a young laborer, and since that time has accumulated between three and four thousand dollars besides owning a beautiful home He is now successfully conducting a business of his own. CHRISTMAS DINNER CHRISTMAS DINNER Cream of Oysters Celery Picoalli ROASTS Turkey cranberry sauce Young Pig apple sauce Beef an jus VEGETABLES Mince Pie Ice Cream assorted Cake Nuts Raisins Demitaese DALLAS. DALLAS Dallas, Texas, Special.—The sign of Xmas appears in all parts of the city and the churches have prepared exercises to be presented by the little ones.—V. D. Davidson, of the Temple of Fashion, is pushing the hair business to success.—James Roberts, headwaiter at the Oriental, is up after several weeks illness.—A lodge of Elks was organized recently.—Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Robertson, 119 Buford street, are the proud Watch Free! Don't pay $100 for a Watch when you can get one equally good for time, absolutely FREE Royal Society Rye or Bourbon ....Express paid.... All goods packed in plain boxes express paid to your door. Guaranteed to please or your money refunded. By permission we refer you to the Editor of The Freeman as to our honesty and manner of doing business. THE CONSUMERS DISTILLING COMPANY (INCORPORATED) Whloesale Office: 142 to 152 Seventh St., LOUISVILLE, KY We H The The That's Quickest When you're busy and want anything from a drug store Phone New 4135 and you'll get it in a hurry—and it will be satisfactory, or we'll make it so. Loss of people order Candy, drugs, toilet articles, perfumes, medicines, etc., of us by phone. ITS A GOOD WAY, TRY IT. S. E. Corner West Street. Pork Chops - - - at 10c per lb. Pork Roast - - - 9c "" Lamb Chops - - - 84c "" Long of Lamb - - - 8c "" Lamb Stew - - - 4c "" Veal Chops - - - 10c "" Veal Roast - - - 8c "" Veal Stew - - - 6c "" Bolling teef - - - 6c "" Chuck Steak - - - 84c "" Room or Holm Steak - - - 10c "" Porker House Steak - - - 10c "" Rib Roast - - - 8c "" Shon der Clod - - - 8c" Clubbed Roast - - - 7c" Coon Beef - - - 6c" Hamburg - - - 84c" Bacon - - - 10c" Hamburger in market - - - 124c" California Hams - - - 10c" Bologna - - - 6c" Pork masago - - - 8c" Lard, Kettle Rendered. (our own make) " 8% " " Call and be convinced for yourself. Remem ber the Place. 418 W. Washington street, JOHN F. CONCANNON, Prop New phone 3731 The only colored cab owner at the station. Social attention to theater and party orders. LONGYE CAL Don'tpay$100 for a Watch when you can get one equally good for time, absolutely FREE A man with an umbrella runs with three men in uniforms. We are sending out three special samples: A BLACK THIBET at $25 00 for Suit which will render excellent service for business w. ar. Good weight and strictly all-wool. A BLACK UNFINISHED WORSTED with cloth back, at $25 00 for suit which is special by reason of its exceedingly soft texture A BLACK UNFINISHED WORSTED with serge back, at $28 00 per suit which is special by reason of its unusual weave. Would be WORTH any price we'd ask. We have all of them in BLUE Call and see them in the piece. Also the other 497 spectals. Phone, New 4135 Suits Tailored $18 to $50 to Taste DEUTSCH TAILORING CO. Indianapolis. Indiana THE MILLINERY Buy your Christmas Hats now at Cost. Closing out entire stock. Hats will last 30 days. Select now and have them laid away; parents of a baby girl.—The school enrollment is the largest in years. AGENTS WANTED: Both sexes, to sell Scott's Magio Hair Straightner and Grower, which grows long, beautiful, straight hair, and Scott's Face Bieshaw and Beautifier, which gives dazzling beauty and clear, velvety skin. Sells for 30 cents each. Every woman and man will buy when shown a package. Over 100 per cent profit for agents You can easily clear $5 per day. We also furnish and beautify your homes without any cost to von Write today for particular. ADDRESS S OFFSREMEDY CO, box 570 Louisville, Ky. PUGHSLEY'S CIGAR, TORACOO AND NEWS DEPOT. Refreshing soft drinks. Headquarters for The Freeman Polite attention to all E. L. Lesley, salesman. T. P. Pughesley, proprietor, 4 Central avenue, Atlanta, Ga Walle to Pudush K., call at 27 South 8th street and secure a copy of the Freeman, on sale there each week. PURITY GUARANTEED PUJK PONSYLIDA RYE Royal Society Rye CONSUMERS DISTILLING CO. DISTILLERY LOUISVILLE, KY. GUARANTEED Weigh Bryce's Bread OLD HOMESTEAD BREAD The largest loaf in town The quality is finest Insist on having it from your grocer. 550 Indiana Avenue. EYES? BOTHER YOU Donate life with so accurate matter. With our improved U. S. Epo Test sent FREE upon request, you can easily test your own agent. If they require attention you will fit them to meet your INDIVIDUAL method, known to expert oculists. Our system secures your services of Chicago's most skilled opticians at least one-fourth the usual charge. Thousands suffer from headache, dizziness of the stomach and many other ailments caused by impaired eyesight. U. S. Optical Co., Dept. 24, Chicago both in a box for $40, or three boxes for $400. Guaranteed to do what we say and to "be the best in the world." One box all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE LEAPH A PEACH-LINK completion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person for a five shades lighter, and a multi tone person for a three shades. It may be shaded or two lighters. It may be no shade. It does not turn the skin in spots, but bleaches out the white, the skin remaining beautiful without corrosion or damage. It will remove wrinkles, the dark spots, pimples or blemishes, the skin very smooth and smooth. Large pink spots, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. (CRANE'S HAIR TONIC) that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's beautiful, straight, and keeps it from falling on Highly performed and registered leather to Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office many orders, express and mail. Registered leather to send us mail postage prepaid, or if you want it in C. O. D. it will come by express, 35 cents extra. In any case where it falls to do what we claim, we will repair the image or send a book free of charge. Packed so that one will know the CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., Etch- mond, Va. Phone, New 4135