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THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 3. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT PROMISING SON OF A PADUGAH KY., FAMILY KILLED News in General Gathered by the Widawake Representatives of The Freeman From Many Points—Interesting Personal and Local News. Paducah, Ky., Special.—Charles Dixon, the little adopted son of Mrs. Frankie Dixon, was accidentally shot December 25, 1904 about 9:30 p. m. He was playing around in the house when James Grogan jokingly told him that he was going to shoot him and at once the revolver was accidentally discharged. He lingered until about 12:45 and ex- A pitted. Little Charles was an unusually bright child and quite a favorite with every one. Last summert he was the mascot of the Paducah colored baseball team. The Rev. J. W. Hawkins conducted the funeral services. The interment was in Oak Grove. The pall bearers were Messrs. Louis Thomas, French Owens, Mack Hatch, Morton Owen, Charley Mitchell and Wood. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. TERRE HAUTE Terre Haute, Special,—Dr. A. L. Cabell, W. M. of Prince Hafl lodge A. F. and A. M. accompanied by F. D. Blake, were in Clinton, Ind, last week and gave five members the third degree of Masonry, Mrs. J. H. Wooden, of South Fourteenth street, is very sick, Mrs Elsey Lewis is on the sick list.—Spencer Allen, a K. of P., of this city, left here recently for Birmingham, Ala., to visit his brother with his pockets running over with his bank roll and last Sunday, Jan., 7, a telegram was received stating that he had been killed. He leaves a large family and friends to mourn his loss, Dr. A. L. Cabell, who has been down with the grip, is improving.—R. H. Joyner has moved into his new homes on South 13% street.—A good many colored people have taken Dr. Booker T. Washington at his word and are buying homes in this section.—The A. M. E, M. E, and the Freewil Baptist churches are holding revival meetings at their churches.—Tangs are looking up—Ben Tillman has swallowed the Crum at last. A bad day—Drip, slip flip, grippe, ill, bill, doort's bill. Silas Slowight—"Wonder when they're goin' to take up that whippin' post bill?" Storekeeper—"I reckon more'n likely they leave that till they get to the tariff its duty on hides ye know." Tragedian—"How are the acoustics in this theatre?" Bill Poster—"You'll have to wait for the Bill Poster—"You'll have to wait for the property man, he got 'em look up" I don't believe in this theory that a man has to know the woman he marries for years before there can be a mutual understanding, now my wife and I have married but a few weeks and we understand each other perfectly. "Living happily, eh?" "No, divorce comes up tomorrow." laugh, when you laugh aloud Your laugh, someone else Your laugh, somehow, infects the crowd I from stage to foyer are no kickers. Be you togged in gowns or knickers. What has become B Square? I hope he haven't had too much Christmas; let me hear from you, dear friend INDIANAPOLIS JAN. 20, 1905 PUBLIC LIBRARY U.S. CONSTITUTION. REPRESENTATION SOUTHERN CONGRESS F. HARWOOD 05 U. S.—Never mind the pants, its the cake in the pan that needs working on. FT. ROBINSON. Ft. Robinson, Neb., Special.—A goodly number of the men of the post do not seem to realize that the foot ball season is over as there is a game almost daily; we surmise that they are preparing for next season. In spite of the inclemency of the weather B and K troops met on the grounds Saturday evening to contest for the championship of the post. The game was a very spirited one from beginning to end, though B-troop seemed to have had the better of the game all the way through, score 16 to 5 in favor of B troop. K's scoring in the last half. No one seriously hurt during the game, yet there were several knock outs; but that bucket of cold water carried by a man for those who were so unfortunate as to get hurt seemed to have had a weird influence over the men, as when a man was knocked-out and apparently seemed unconscious and all means tried to get him up and failed but as soon as the cold water was called for and he espied the same he quickly arose without any assistance. The majority of the men love the game of foot ball, but the cold water, I don't know. The Freeman's Headquarter. The Freeman can be purchased every week at Thapperson's restaurant, 122 North sixth street, W. Texas, W. H. Lewis agent INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1905. DAYTON. Dayton, Ohio, Special.-The McKinley church is holding a two weeks joint meeting. All the churches are taking an active part. They are having much success. Rev. Lewis, pastor.-The Acre Street A, M. E. church is getting along nicely; holding their regular services. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. All are cordially invited. Rev. John Dickerson, pastor.-The esley M. E. church is still alive and meeting with much success. Rev. Bass, pastor.-Levy Fenton, of 99 Mead street, had a severe attack of plague recently. He is mending slowly.-Miss Morgan, of 85 Mead street, who has been visiting friends in Indianapolis, Ind., is expected to return home Sunday.-The Hod Carrier's Union No. 1 has opened a grocery on Baxter street with a $200 stock.-Miss Marion Thomas, of 116 Babbitt street, is on the sick list. She is mending slowly.-Mrs. Young, of Wilberforce, is the guest of Mrs George Harzil, of South Perry street.-George Ellison, of 77 Mead street, who has been sick for the last month is getting about now.-Mrs. Curtis, of Mead street, is very sick.-Miss Mamie Brooks, of Columbus, O., is visiting Mrs. Curtis.-Mrs. Dennis Jones, of Tintown, a surburb of Dayton, has been sick several days but is slowly on the mend. SELMA. Selma, Ala., Special.—The First Baptist church is clear of debt, having paid the last of $15 000 indebtedness some few days ago. This congregation owns in addition to their new church edifice the old church building and lot also a nice parsonage—the contract for the new post office building has been let.—Emancipation day was duly and appropriately celebrated last Monday. The procession was one of the longest ever seen here. Dr. Henderson, of Payne University, delivered the principle address. By some curious legislation no colored man is allowed to rent a meat stall in the new city market.—The scramble for office is on and there are many Democrats who are not aversed to accepting Republican plums.—Mr. J. L. Garrett spent the holidays with relatives and friends at Gadsened, Ala. NASHVILLE Nashville, Tenn., Special—A musicale was given in the auditorium of the Meharry Medical college Friday evening, January 6th for the benefit of Dr. N B Merriman, who graduated roms college in 1904 and was working in the Meharry Liberia, working as a medical missionary. Dr. Merriman is striving to build a hospital, the only one in Liberia. The concert was a financial as well as an artistic success. PR CE FIVE GENTS. SINGLE COPY-BIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50. MINEOLA. Mineola, Tex., Special—it is very cold here now and wood is very high.—S. Anderson's house was badly damaged by fire from a defective flue last week. Henry Thomas the brave fire fighter, put it out after a hard battle. Willis Johnson has been working for the railroad company for years. He is honest and prompt to his duty.—Buddie Garrett was very sick last week; his relatives came to see him.—The Martin family and others are well. PAUL OUINN COLLEGE. Waco, Texas, Special—The president of Paul Quinn college, Rev. Wm. J. Laws, D. D., is doing a great work in various departments of the college. Over two hundred students are now enrolled and at studios work in normal, scientific, classical, theological, industrial. This is the first year of Dr. Laws presidency and both laity and minisivy are standing loyalty by him in his every effort and endeavor led on by the energetic and great hearted Bishop Evans Tyre, D. D., M. D.; preaching elders, ministers and laymen of the great A. M. E. church of Texas. Prof. Kirk, Taltan, Mrs. Kirk, Jackson, Miller and her compose works. Dr. D. M. Sijou addressed the college last Tuesday, subject "Excelsior Semper." THE WEEKLY EVENTS GATEBED FROM ALL PARTS BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS. A CONDENSED PUBLICATION OF Many Important Happenings of the Past Few Days--A Comprehensive Review Most Likely to Prove of Interest to Our Many Readers. Uniontown, Pa., Special—Mrs. Edward Butler is improving rapidly.—Mr. Thomas Bruce is working at the Brunswick.—Mr. John Page, the coming show manager, will produce "Saved at the Last Minute" at the opera hous soon. DEATH. Mrs. L. C. Richardson, the wife of Peron J. Richardson, a prominent business man of St. Francisville, La, died December 28, 1904 after a short illness. Mrs. Richardson was a consistent Christian and was very dear to her family and friends owing to her sweet, quiet and unassuming disposition. She was 33 years old and had been married ten years. For twelve years she was an active worker for the Master and her last words "open the gate and let me sit down" ended a beautiful and useful life. A husband, four small children, three girls and one boy, three sisters and three brothers survive her. COLUMBIA Columbia, Tenn., Special—We regret the death of Mrs. Minnie McKreary Kinnard who died last Wednesday evening at 1:40 o'clock at her home on Fourth street. Mrs. Kinnard was a young woman of high literary attaintments and a composer of rare ability. Her sweet disposition and beautiful trait of character had won for her a host of friends who will mourn her loss. She is survived by her mother, a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted last Friday at 2 p. m., at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist church. Revs. Ward and Glimre officiating. The stock of goods of J. W. Harding was sold at public auction last Wednesday.—Messrs. Smith and Washington have bought the restaurant formerly operated by Austin Brown. They are two energetic young men and we wish them much success.—Mr. Simon Kinzer is in the city. SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE. Jackson, Mississippi, Special. Campbell college is in the most prosperous condition in its history; her enrollment now, both as to boarding students and day students was never the equal to its present. The actual enrollment has now passed 170 and is pushing on rapidly to 200. The teaching force was never better and the work more satisfactory than now. Every department is quick with life and forging right ahead. MATRIMONIAL A young man 27 years old, light-br wn complexion, with kind and affectionate disposition would like to near from some respectable young colored lady that would like to marry and make her home in the West. The young man is a man of some means and is able to support a wife and is willing to pay her expenses to his home. He means at lotly business and will answer all letters promptly and will send photo if required. Would also like to receive photo of lady. Address G W. MILLER, Lagrange, Oregon Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: c 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 8 p. m., to 8 p. m OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 485 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS TELEPHONES: { New, 1974. Old 8512Black. Nathan T. Ward BONDS AND COLLECTIONS Office room 1, 121 N. Delaware Street PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. 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The new constitution of Virginia ex empts from taxation all industrial schools operated by the State, but taxes the output of other schools. This will make it hard upon the three Negro industrial schools in that State which are supported by private philanthropy. Andrew Carnegie recently gave ten thousand dollars to establish a library for the colored people at Atlanta, Ga. The colored citizens, with the assist ance of the city, have secured a site and also an appropriation of one thousand dollars a year to furnish and sustain the institution. No white man is allowed to take up THE WAITERS... Now is the time to subscribe for The Freeman. It is announced that E. J. Braithwaite, financial secretary of the Head and Sidewaiters' National Benefit Association, has resigned from that position and has been succeeded by Mr. H. F. Miller. Charles Furguson, the efficient headwaiter at the Strand Hotel, Atlantic City. N. J., met with a painful accident last week by falling down a long flight of stairs, which had been made slippery by sleet. He sustained a dislocated shoulder and sprained arm. The editor has received several letters asking about the "Walters' Manual," which is now appearing in serial form in The Freeman. We will state that the "Manual" was published in book form in 1898. The book retails for one dollar, and is for sale by The Freeman. Messrs. W. W. Wheeler and Thomas Johnson, head and second waiters respectively at the Portland Hotel, were agreeably surprised last Saturday evening. On the arrival of these two gentlemen in the dining room Mr. I. L. Burnett, who had been selected as spokesman by his fellow waiters, stepped forward and in a few well chosen words presented them both with a fine gold-headed umbrella, presented to them by some of the waiters in the A. P. department. Both responded feelingly and thankfully. Mr. Wheeler, in the course of his remarks, said that his door was always open to his friends. The Richcreek Bank Capital and Surplus $250,000.00 Does a General Banking Business, Safety Boxes or Rent. Its vaults are the finest in the city. An Inspection especially invited. Foreign Drafts Issued Good Anywhere 3 PERCENT. INTEREST PAID QUARTERLY [On Savings Deposits Steel Savings Banks Furnished to Those Desiring Them his residence in the prosperous town of Boley, located on the Fort Smith and Western Railroad, in the Creek Nation, I. T. It contains four hundred law-abiding Negroes, and it is pointed out by those who dream of African colonization as a model of conditions that might be obtained if the Negroes were all deported to the darkest continent. The place is hereby a year old, yet it contains two churches, a school house and several large stores, owned and controlled exclu lively by Negroes. It has a new passenger station and the railroad company promises to employ a Negro ticket agent and baggage-master there, so that the reputation of the town as being exclusively Negro may be maintained. Boley is doubtless the only town in the United States without any form of a government. Situated as it is in a country where not even territorial laws exist, it has no municipal laws. The law of moral saslon control the acts of the citizens and it has worked so well that a serious crime or offense of any kind has not yet been committed in the place. Boley is ruled by old heads, a number of whom are organized into a citizens' committee to preserve order. The person of the committee is made up of said old Southern Negroes who were once slaves and who know the value of order and discipline — Arkansas Democrat. and that he would be glad to entertain them at anv time. Mr. Johnson deplored the fact that he didn't have a wife and a home, but said he had his eye on one. Headwaiter W. W. Wheeler, in the course of an address this week at the Portland, among other things said: "It is remarkable, as well as a great surprise, that during all the holidays and the dozens of extra men I have had to engage, and the many temptations thrown promiscuously around, not one waiter was seen to even act like he had drank one drop of intoxicating beverage. Gentlemen, these are the traits that are making a place for the colored waiters on the Pacific Coast and elsewhere. I trust this will prove a banner year for the colored waiters on the coast as well as elsewhere. The outlook in this city for the cooper, industries, upright waiter looks flattering. For this year your services are absolutely superb, and your general department is up to the standard — The Advocate The above is good news, and we congratulate Bro. Wheeler for his good work and cheering words and trust that other headwaiters and sidewaiters will do likewise. :Hot Springs Hotel News. The Hotel Eastman at Hot Springs, Ark., opened for the season of 1905 on Saturday, Jan. 7th, for luncheon. Mr. L. A. Walker is again in charge of the dining room as headwaiter, with Dan Boone as second Mr. Walker also has charge of the grill room, white waiters having been replaced by colored waiters Mr. Walker has surrounded himself with an able crew of waiters for his opening. Every one predicts a banner season for Hot Springs as there will be racing galore for sixty days. The line-up is as follows: L. A. Walker, headwaiter. Dan Boone, second waiter. Clarence Mason, secretary. Frank Madison, first captain. Irwin Gray, second captain. Will Wilkins, head private waiter. Sam Hall, captain in grill room Charles Wilson, hat man. James Joyner, Walter Willie, Albert Hopkins, James Cypress, James Reed, O F. Laster, W. H. Laster, Will Bell, Dowan Bell, Joe Terrell, Sam Bailey, Peter Johnson, Ed. White, Harry Schwein, John Cook, Paul Gault, Albert Ross, C L Fowler, I. D. Jones, I F. 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COLORED WAITERS AND SOCIETY. Some years ago, in the cities situated on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, a discrimination was raised against the men who were employed on the river packets as "roustabouts" and waiters, known at that time as "flankers." There is no question but that the discrimination was a just one, and men of family were forced to resort to this in order to protect their daughters from the steamboat men. who had already become pets to society. It seems that these men were the very scrapings of the lowest type of ruffians, who had no respect for man or woman and whose sole aim was to destroy society. I think we may describe such a man as a monster octopus, covered with poisonous slime, wabbling along the path of society, tonching, spoiling and poisoning everything within its reach; therefore nothing but the discriminating bars could save society from these ferocious beasts, and this was the last resort. 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So great was the sting to head and sidewaiters of the different hotels that they resolved to wipe out this mark of disgrace by driving out the guilty parties and saying to the people, "The wolves have been driven out and we are one of you. Let us in and will help you raise the flag of moral manhood." Thanks be to the haud that shapes all things, the bar has been let down and the people are beginning to realize the fact that it is not the occupation that makes the gentleman, but it is the intellect and the morals. A rascal or thief will be the same. It matters not in what position he may be placed, whether he is a minister of the gospel, a banker, a waiter, or whatever he is. People have found out in the last few years that high, dignified offices are only cloaks for wolves to wrap and disguise themselves in. I merely make mention of this to show the public that your occupation, if an honest one, does not degrade you, however humble. Whenever and wherever you can make the honest dollar, go ahead. Generally speaking, the waiters of to-day are good, sober men; men of education and progress, who are entering a new era, where they anticipate doing much good. I see nothing to mar their future progress, and through the far distant horizon everything looks bright and clear. March onward, then, young men, like soldiers in one solid phalanx as if to war, and your efforts will be crowned with success. THE HOTEL WAITER AS A SOCIAL FACTOR. BY CHAS B NEWTON, HEADWAITER AT HOTEL IMFERIAL. Editor Walters' Department: Dear Sir—Permit me, as a constant subscriber and reader of this valuable journal, to say in its columns: Having been engaged in hotel work for many years, I cannot see why a certain class of our people are continually trying to discriminate socially against hotel men who, by the sweat of their brow and energies, try to earn an honest living. I will not attempt to argue this question any further until I express my candid opinion and the conception I have as to what class of people are always trying to obstruct the social progress of hotel men. I really believe that it is an insignificant class of Negroes that make their way from the cotton fields to the cities and afterwards become swell-headed citizens. Some days ago I made note of an article I read in a li tie two sheet paper printed by one of our race. This editor, or whatever he may be called, used most all of the space in his little paper trying to ridicule and roast hotel waiters. His motive for doing so was well known because he had been refused an invitation to a swell social function given mostly by hotel waiters. This very insolent Negro would have been accorded the same recognition that all of the representative people received who were present on this occasion had it not been known that he were a very disreputable character. When such men learn to respect their affairs at home, respect themselves then, probably, they may be recognized and respected by hotel waiters, and to refute the sentiment of those who think that there are no genial and progressive hotel men I will refer them to such representative gentlemen as Mr. J. J. Miles of Milwaukee, Wis., F. P. Thompson of New York, W. Furrest Cozart E. T. Montgomery, Mr. Golns and many others too numerous to mention. These gentlemen, as our leaders, have demonstrated to the world that their capabilities in every avenue of life is far above that of the average man, and with such prominent and valuable journals as The Freeman, the Conservator and New York Age offering assistance and encouragement to the colored hotel men, let every headwaiter and sidewaiter consider that it is intelligence, a good reputation and good morals that makes the man of the hour. Mr. W. F. Williamson, manager of the Hamilton Hotel, corner Hamilton avenue and Maple street, gave an excellent dinner to all of his colored employees last Sunday evening. He gave them full possession of his spacious dining room, and by his special direction the regular menu card, or bill-of-fare, was passed to them, and each one Ice for Sale. All orders promptly attended to 810, 812 & 814 CLAY ST., LOUISVILLE, KY. was served accordingly. In addition to that he employed a band of music for them, which played for two hours. Triwas a token of his appreciation and recognition of the good service which they gave him. Mrs L Foggs was manager. If other hotel proprietors would show their employees that they appreciate their service as Mr Williamson did they would find it decidedly to their interest. We are speaking from twenty five years' experience NO "TIPS" IN MISSOURI Bill in Legislature to Fine People Five Hundred Dollars for Feeing Waiters. Representative Tubbs introduced a bill in the Missouri tique of representa-tives, last week, making it a misfea-meanor, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars to "tip" a waiter, chef or steward at any hotel, cafe or restaurant. Mr. Tubbs, in discussing his bill later, said that he believed it would pass both houses and receive the governor's sign- Judging from the above there is one more victim for the "fool-killer." Ever anon these fools spring up, and not having the ability to introduce a bill that would be of some benefit to their constituents they go notoriously seeking and attempts the impossible. One of these freaks of nature was sent to the Michigan legislature some years ago, and after going into a French restaurant and ordering pommes a la Franclase, pommes de terre a la persene and pommes an grattin, and finding his bill to be seventy-five cents for three kinds of potatoes, he introduced a bill making it a crime to put French on a bill-offare. The bill never passed, but the originator was retired on expiration of his term, and so it will be with Mr. Tubbs and his bill If Mr. Tubbs' appetite and a certain part of his anatomy is as large and will hold as much as his name (tub) indicates we feel sorry for the waiter who serves him, even though he (the waiter) received a dollar per day in tips for his service. The Freeman can be found each week at John Cameron's barber shop, Minden Louisiana. INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTOR [One address line $2 00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] 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. 5-05 D. Dwyer, headwaiter Commercial Club Munich, Minn. 8-05 C. H. 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Chronicle praises a sermon by a pastor of a local church on the race question. The text of the sermon was the Golden Rule, and the preacher very justly contended that the race question, as well as all other questions between man, could be easily and nicely settled if each would only "do unto others as he would have others do unto him." It is strange, knowing the truth of this, how seldom it is ever acted upon. There would be no fighting among men, of course, if the golden rule was observed. There would be no killing, no cheating, no stealing, no injustice of any kind. Wars would be unknown because impossible. There would be no troubles to settle, but if there should be they would be amicably adjusted by peaceful arbitration. Truth is, the whole science of life and art of government are embodied in this simple and self-evident maxim. Applied in the South, for instance, no one would think of depriving a poor colored man of any of his natural rights, simply because they had the power, or of making the roadway of life harder for him. He would not be killed at all, much less without a trial, as the golden rule does not allow capital punishment any more than it tolerates private murder. The golden rule, put in daily practice, would of course abolish all unjust discriminations before the law. Every man, under its benign observations, would be treated according to his deserts. The Houston Chronicle, in commenting upon the sermon above mentioned, seems to think the white people of the South were acting in the spirit of its teachings in their treatment of the Negro race. This is a very large claim and one that it would be difficult to establish from the facts. Among other things the Chronicle insists that the Negro gets fair trials in the courts, and that, if his suffrage is limited, the law applies in like manner to the white man. This may be true, or partially true, of Texas, but is it true of all the Southern States? Hardly. But it is probably too much to expect the millennium all at once. The white race has not as yet learned to apply the principles of the golden rule in their intercourse with each other. How then is it to be expected that it would reach this level in dealing with other races? Let us hope, however, that some progress is being made. Let us hope, though it sometimes seems like hoping against hope, that the world will some day become really christianized in the sense of being able to live by the etrical code embodied in the Sermon on the Mount. If we could rise to this light, depend upon it there would be no race problems, nor man's inhumanity to man, which makes countless thousands mourn. Whether the human race is capable of reaching this level has long been a matter of discussion, with the negative advocates largely in the majority. But we have got away from the thumb screws, the stocks and other instruments of torture Perhaps, in time, we may see the folly of "Jim Crow" legislation and other oppressions under the form of law. COLORED ORPHANS' HOME. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER uted among the senators and representatives, and every effort will be made to bring about the passage of a law to effect the object in view. Mr. Eagleson proposes that the home be established in or near Bloomington, but, after full discussion, it might be found better to select some other locality. This, however, is a mere matter of detail, the main thing being to get the home established. The aim of the projectors is to model the institution very closely after the industrial school of Booker T. Washington so far as the teaching of the industrial branches are concerned. It is estimated that $5,000 would be sufficient to purchase a suitable farm and that $20,000 would supply the necessary buildings and equipments. The running expenses could be covered, it is thought, by $5,000 a year, and it is proposed to appropriate at this rate for the first five years. It is calculated that at the end of five years the home would be self-supporting as it cannot be doubted that philanthropists and friends of the race would come to their assistance with donations and endowments. The fact is that every State of the Union should have a home and school like the one proposed. Aside from the humane desire to look after and assist the helpless orphans, there is the other need of the State to educate her walfs and consort them into useful citizens. The atmosphere of these homes, being free from all immoral influences, the child grows up without contact with vice, and meantime is making himself proficient in one or the other of the useful arts. When he reaches manhood and is ready to go out into the world he is a strong, healthy, highly moral man, well qualified, not only to make a living, but for all the duties of good citizenship. Our race being poor and not able of themselves to endow costly homes, their case makes an especially strong appeal to all who desire to see the youth of the land directed in right ways and especially trained to take their places in the ranks of those who by efficiency and industry are contributing to the wealth and progress of the country. "JIM CROW" IDIOCY GONE TO SEED. The folly of the whole "Jim Crow" business is well illustrated by the perplexity of the Tennessean. They have long been trying to keep the races separated in street cars, but the thing does not work well. The chief trouble is that many white men, in a hurry to get to their places of business, don't care a straw whether they are sitting in "white" cars or "black" cars, just so they get there. But this does not suit the stricklers for race separation who insist that everybody must observe and respect race prejudice, whether he wants to or not. So they are trying to get State laws passed to solve the awful problem, but can't agree on a measure that will save them from contamination. One proposes separate cars entirely, but this, of course, would impose great additional expense upon the companies and the latter are opposing the scheme. Why not compel the building of parallel roads, under separate and distinct companies and entirely different cars and make it a beamy for anybody, but the right "color" to board one of these? They might also put up gigantic screens all along the line so the respective race passengers cannot see each other, provide different terminals, different stations and different everything else. Really we find it difficult to seriously discuss this peculiarly idiotic form of the "race problem." It is so utterly silly and babyshall that one feels like dismissing it with a smile of contempt. Why cannot the people of Nashville and Memphis do as is done by the citizens of Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati and New York? Here all classes of people ride in the street cars without any trouble and without feeling that they are contaminated. Everybody goes and comes as he or she pleases and nobody pays any attention to the color or other distinguishing mark of their fellow passengers. Now, are the people of Tennessee any better than those of Indianapolis? Is there any more danger there than here of an amalgamation of races, or enforced social equality because of temporary proximity in a street car? Instead of making themselves ridiculous if the Tennesseeans would repeal all their foolish "Jim Crow" laws and pass no more they would find that the whole business had been but a nightmare and bugaboo. Let the people alone and quit vexing them with absurd sumptuary laws. Let every one ride in the public cars without vexation so long as he has the fare, is not boisterous and is well behaved. Under this common sense treatment the so-called "problem" will soon settle itself, just as it has long since settled itself in every northern city. Mr. J. E. Bush, who, as we mentioned last week, is connected with the Land Office at Little Rock, Ark., and a candidate for reappointment, is having the usual experience of every man who has tried to do something for himself or our race. That is to be venomously attacked and maligned by the evil-minded and jealous who, unable to do anything themselves, take out their spite in trying to pull down all others. When we look into the home papers at Little Rock, the Mosalo Guide and Reporter, we find only kind words and commendation for Mr. Bush. In other words, those who know him best like him most and recognize his value as a citizen and a leader of our race. But "go away from home to learn the news," and so, when we open the Boston Guardian, published away up in Massachusetts, we find a tirade of detraction credited against Mr. Bush, evidently dictated by the meanest and most contemptible motives. Mr. Bush's chief offense, it seems, in the eyes of this distant detractor, is that he enjoys the friendship of Booker T. Washington and delivered an address last year before the students and faculty of the Tuskegee Institute. This, to all sensible men, would seem to be the highest recommendation, but it is a veritable red rag in the eyes of this Buston bull, who fumes and paws the earth in indignation. It is hardly necessary to argue the case. The fact that Mr. Bush has the endorsement of such a leader of our race as Booker T. Washington, while being backed also by the best men of all races in his home State is enough to show that he is competent for his duties. The Freeman wishes to see him reappointed, not only because he deserves the honor, but as a rebuke to the small-minded people who are trying, without just cause, to injure those who are doing their best to help both themselves and others of our race. Some of the Southern planters are burning part of their cotton in hopes of thereby enhancing the price of what remains. We hope that none of our race who raise cotton have been guilty of this criminal folly. It is about as wise as the old device of setting fire to the barn to get rid of the rats. If there is a surplus of cotton, that is more than the markets can consume, the wise course to pursue is to store it against the short crop that is sure to come. All these things are up in time. The short crop makes high prices and the long crop "bears" the market. It is all regulated by the natural law of supply and demand. But don't destroy property on the dog-in-the-manger principle. Better give it away to the poor or sell for half price. The Freeman hopes to see only wise legislation by the legislature now in session. But few new laws are needed, with an occasional amendment to some old law to make it better. This idea of passing a law to cure every ill real or imaginary, is as big a mistake as those made, who dose themselves daily with varieus kinds of patent medicines to cure all sorts of aches and pains. Enact only the necessary legislation, after careful study, and let the rest go. We want no jobbery or graft, no class legislation, no laws to benefit a few at the expense of the many. The messages of our two governors and the clamor of the newspapers seem to have frightened the corrupt lobby But, perhaps, it has only been driven to cover and that it will do its work in the dark. Instead of going to the legislature and openly buttonholing the agents many 'ake rooms and send for the members to come to see them. This is the way that the most effective lobbying is done, especially the kind that is off-color. Your really expert lobbyist never hunts his game with a brass band. Mr. Guirl, representative from Clay county, has charge of the bill to establish a home for orphan Negro children, elsewhere discussed in this issue of The Freeman. It is to be managed by three trustees appointed by the governor, and provides that if it is not self-supporting at the end of five years all the property is to revert to the State. It seems that Mr. Archibald A. Young, notwithstanding his "pernicious activity" during the recent campaign, is marked for slaughter at the approaching redistribution of federal pie. Can it be possible that this great statesman is to be turned down after his manifestation of such genius as a ward-heeler and setter-up-of-pins in politics? President Roosevelt has been invited to visit Tuskegee during his visit to the South next spring, and will no doubt accept and make one of his characteristic speeches to the students. J. E. BUSH. The money used by the railroads in distributing passes to the legislators and keeping up a lobby would go a good piece towards elevating tracks and be much better spent the latter than the former way. LONG ISLAND ROAD WHEELS STOP AS SERVICE BEGIN. LIFE OF WILLIAM H. BALDWIN Thrones of Friends Hear Eulogies of Railroad President at the Church of the Messiah-Life Called a Victory —Gathering of Representative Men, The Church of the Messiah was filled Thursday afternoon with one of the most representative bodies of men ever brought together in this city at the memorial of William H. Baldwin, Jr., president of the Long Island Railroad Co, and philanthropist. It was four o'clock when a string orchestra intoned "Nearer My God to Thee," and the Rev. Robert Collyer. Rev Dr. Minot J. Savage, Dr. Felix Adler and Booker T. Washington walked to their places on the platform; at that moment every wheel upon the Long Island railroad system, every stroke of the hammer in the shops and wheels of the ferry-boats in mid-stream or at their docks stopped and remained still for two minutes out of respect to the dead president. Meanwhile the hat of every employee was off. The offices of the Pennsylvania railroad company and the shops had closed at noon that delegations from the railroad might attend the services. When the services began the church was crowded in every part and many hundreds stood through the services. Men in every walk of life were there—lawyers, merchants, capitalists, laborers and many Negroes, whose stanch friend Mr. Baldwin had been. There were present the full board of directors of the Long Island railroad, delegation of trustees from the John F. Slater Fund, the general education board of Hampton Institute, board Metropolitan Security Co, American Surety Co., Armstrong Association, Corn Exchange bank, Eastside Civic club, Colored Young Men's Christian Association, Colored Republican club of New York, Negro Business League, Atlantic Avenue Engineer Corps and John D. Rockfeller, Jr.'s bible class of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church. Occupying front pews were Mrs. Baldwin and her children, and the five brothers and three sisters of the deceased. The ushers were H. M Atkinson of Atlanta; Paul Bowels, of Springfield, Mass; Kane S Kneene, of Philadelphia, Henry M. Williams, of Boston; and James H. Hamilton, Elliot Norton Walter H. Page, Owald Garrison Villard, William F. Potter, of New York, the latter being vice president of the Long Island road and Mr. Baldwin's probable successor to the president. Booker T. Washington said that he met Mr. Baldwin some years ago when he was connected with the Southern railroad. 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MONDS ON CREDIT DIAMONDS THE STAGE. By "WOODBINE." Rastus Jones of Indianapolis is considering an offer to join the Smart Set Co. Mr. Paul Johnson left en route for Hot Springs, Ark., to take the illstone car back to New York. J. H. Baquet of Morgan City, La., sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cook of the Back Patti Troubadours. Norfolk, Va., Notes.—Pool and Rook are at the Acme Theater for two weeks. George Lynnier's quartette is getting a that is due any singers at the Acme Theater. They say since Frank Inman has be come an Elk he has forgotten everything but Elkison. He sends regards to Jame Crosby, Happy Howe and Amos Gillard. Sam Davis of the team of inman and Davi sends regards to Simmons, Bates and the J. L. Lewis of Morgan City, La., sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Tibbs and wish them a long and prosperous life. Carroll and Frisell, in a comedy entitled "A Country Coon," were at Church's Park, Memphis, Tenn., Dec. 26, 27 and 28. Hi Jerry Barnes and John C. Boone will remain at Hot Springs, Ark., during the season. They send regards to all friends in the profession. Miss Laura S. Logan, coon shouter and classical singer lately with the Hottest Coon in Dixie Company, was called home to the bedside of her very sick mother at New Orleans, La., last week. She sends regards to the whole show. She would like to correspond with the manager of any other good show. There was a grand entertainment given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thornton, 1714 Avenue F, Birmingham, Ala., in honor of Mrs. Edna Mipping of Spartansburg, S. C. Dainty refreshments were served, also punch. The table was beautifully decorated with flowers and the evening was enjoyably passed by every one. J. W. Bailey of Henderson & Smith, proprietors of the Great Southern Minstrel and Concert Company, writes: We have heard from forty-five different performers in answer to our last "ad" in Freeman, and are busy booking our concert company, which will tour the northwest until the opening of the tent season. We will publish roster in your next issue. Success to The Freeman. Pat Chappelle, the proprietor and general manager of "A Rabbittt's Foot" company, spent two or three days at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., last week, attending to business. His friends were delighted to see him, and hope that he will be home soon with his show as it always makes a hit wherever it goes, giving satisfaction to all. Mr. Chappelle is a business young man. Notes from Frank Mahara's Minstrels. Notwithstanding the fact that our Christmas was spent riding we had a very pleasant time after playing Buxton, the largest and best equipped mining town in Iowa, and whose population 'are most exclusively colored. Count de'Robeo, became enamored of a dusky damself and severed his connection with the show uncermoneously. Good business is yet prevalent with the company. THE FREEMAM POST OFFICE Allen, Miss India B Gottrell, Miss Pauline Davis, Miss Henrietta Georgia Garay, Miss Dillian Jones, Mrs D B Mitchell, Maudie 2 Moxley, Miss Nellie Morris, Miss Emma GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Arnite, Billy Looney, Edward Bebee, C W Jartin, Sr., A A Bostwick, W G McDonnell, J L Baker, W Gge Marshall, Sonny Buckley, W K McMeyley, W J Cissel and Mines 2 Mellon, Joe Carter and Howell 2 Mobley, J. W 2 Cambell, Fred Oliver, Prentice Cameron, Oscar Payton and Harris Eottie Perry, Oliver Fitzbutler, W R Perry, Oliver George, J E 2 Perry, Oliver Gideon, L E 2 Parker, Chas. R. Gohn Reeves, The Goode, W. W Scales, The Howard, E. L Shaw and Clifton 2 Hughes, Ed Smith, D D 2 Howard, E L Slibs, Sol Sager, Chas. S Hillard, Waler Sager, Chas. S Harris, Clemo Striplin, C W Hutchins, A R Spencer, W H Housley, Matt Saulters, Fred H. 2 Housley, Milly The Fosters 2 Hulley, Milly Tosel, S Johnson, Chas P Tucker, J. B. Jackson, Bob(due 10e) Williams & Stevens Jordan, J J 2 Williams, H L Jones, Clarence Websters, The Kelly, Bob Williams, H L Kane, J M J Turner Luces, Sam Williams & Stevens Luces, J M Wade, Kid 3 Lane, Henry Wail, J. Turner ROUTE. A Rabbit Foot Co.-Gunta Gorda, Fla., Jan. 28, Ft. Myers, 24, Arcadia, 27, Bartow, 28, Sanford, 27. Richard's & Pringle's Minstrels- Huntsville, Texas, Jan. 28; Groveton, 24; Palestine, 25; Gondoches, 27; Carthage, 28. Black Trollbadourens Voolekel & Nolan- San Patrick, Jan. 24; Santa Anna, 25; Riverside, 26; Reinhardt, 24; San Bernardine, 28; Los Angeles, 29 to Feb. 4. Bly Kersands Minstrels- Thomasville, Ga., Jan. 23; Vaosta, 24; St. Augustine, Fa., 26; Jacksonville, 27; Waycross, Ga., 28; Brunswick, 30. Frank Mahara's Minstrels- Moberly, Mo., 26; Kicksville, 24; Quincy, Ill., 25; Hammond, Mo., 26; Versailles, Ill., 27; Mt. Sterling, 28. Wang Doodle Comedy 4 and route with Bob Manchester's Cracker Jim Jenkins Glenn, Jim White, Erb Robinson, harzey Goodall-Montreal, canada, week of Jan. 22. Brown Brown, Singing Cartoonist- Novelty Theater, San Francisco, cal, week of Jan. 22d. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Norfolk, Va., Notes.—Pool and Rooks are at the Amee Theater for two weeks. George Lynnier's quartette is getting all that is due any singers at the Amee Theater. They say since Frank Inman has become an Elk he has forgotten everything but Elkison. He sends regards to James Crosby, Happy Howe and Amos Gillard. Sam Davis of the team of Inman and Davis sends regards to Simmons, Bates and the Rabbit's Foot boys. "Ten Nights in a Bar Room" was given at Alton, Ill., Jan. 9th, by the Amateur Club under the direction of Mrs. Anna Gillis. Miss Florence Cross deserves special mention for the part she played and showed much talent. Miss Tillie Amstead, who has a beautiful alto voice, sang "Alone." Miss Alice Foxx, who is a student of the Mill's Conservatory of Music, rendered several pastoral airs and was repeatedly enforced. Miss Foxx, who is well known in Chicago, has the best wishes of the theatrical contingent there. They hope to see and hear more of her soon. C. E. Hawk, now in Jacksonville, Fla., sends regards to Bobby Kemp and the Comedy Four, and would like to hear from Kemp. J. W. Hamilton is with him singing "Down in the City of Sighs and Tears," "Holy City," "Fatal Rose of Red" and other pictures which Hawk is exhibiting. Mr. Hawk is the only colored one showing by electricity South—the great train robbery, the fall of Port Arthur, the haunted house, passion play, the return of the prodigal son and the holy city. They played at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, the leading church in Jacksonville, on the 16th. Napoleon Johnson writes from Georgia Minstrels. It seems as if we have struck the rainy season again in Texas. For nearly two weeks we have been encountering bad weather, but, from a financial standpoint, we can't tell the difference for, with one exception, we have been doing the business. Clarence Powell, our clever stage manager, is to be complimented upon his ability to handle the boys in such a manner as to cause everything to be home-like and keeping the show far above the average. Powell sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersands, S. H. Dudley, Craig, Lacy and al friends. F. L. Denton wishes to be remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Kersands, old No. 2 members and friends also. J. S. Walker says hello all Florida friends. Happy Beauregard, George Rhone and Richard Anderson are the happiest boys on the car for, in a few days, we play Houston and Galveston, Tex., for a return date and they will be shaking hands with home folks and friends. Percy G. Williams' big scenic melodrama, "Deserted at the Altar," opens the coming week at the Park Theater. The play, which reveals a highly satisfying love story, and abounds in excitement, was written by Pierce Kingsley, who plays one of the important characters. The story is that of a young artist who, while sketching in the mountains, falls in love with the daughter of a mountaineer. He has two rivals who plot against him, and he also has the opposition of the sweetheart's father to contend with. As the couple are about to be married in a New York church, the artist is abducted in an automobile to a counterfeiters' den, and there is an exciting race when rescuers come after the abductors on a bicycle. There is a hard fight between one of the counterfeiters and a government agent on the roof of a sky scraper, and the hero makes a thrilling escape from his prison. Ethel Milton, a gifted young woman, plays the part of the mountain girl. P. B. Ross Hendrix's Chicago Notes.—Prof. Frank Clermont of New York city, sends his kindest regards to Pittman and Spiller and Fred Carey, manager of the Pekin. We understand that the Hottest Coon in Dixie will play Chicago at a near date and, from the press comments, they have been receiving, we can not help but think they have a cracker-jack show, as Messrs. Williams and Stevens head the bill, we know they will make a strong hit. Louis (Baby) Love is kept busy all the time. He is looking as fine as an American beauty, and extends a Happy New Year to all. He is still managing the business of the professional headquarters. Mrs. James L. Love has a beautiful bootblack parior on 31st street between State and Dearborn streets on the south side of the street. She would be pleased to see you there. The professionals in the city extend to Hon. George L. Knox their sympathy over the sad death of his esteemed daughter, which occurred recently. Notes from T. A. Baugh, Colored Plantation Show. —We are all enjoying the best of health and doing well. We send regards to Bobby Kemp and Fred Simpson.' Dave Gaten is making a big hit singing "I'm Certainly Feeling Bad." Miss Maudle Allen is pleasing the audience singing "Her Blue Eyes Answer Yes" and "Alexander." Oscar Gaten is making a sensation singing "Oscar Scissors to Grind" and the latest song entitled "Julia." Charles Stanton is getting encores singing "The Preacher and the Bear." We are all doing nicely and are turning people away nightly. We are down South where the weather is hot. Prof. T. A. Baugh's pickininny band is doing nicely and send best regards to the band of the Hottest Coon in Dixie company. They are making the hit of the season with the Royal Carnival company touring the South. The orchestra is also making a hit. One of the big shows of the year at the Park Theater will be the "Beauty Doctor," which comes next Thursday for six performances at popular prices. The show is said to be attractive not only because of the amusing plot, but for its gorgeous stage pictures and talented singers. The production goes in strongly for electric effects, which illuminate about all of the dozen ensemble numbers. The story is of a young woman who goes to the sea shore to practice her art of turning homely people into marvels of beauty, and one of her victims is the wealthy Hebrew who owns a hotel. Another is a millionaire canner of hash, and the experience of these victims at the young beauty doctor's hands are irresistably funny. Henrietta Lee takes the part of the beauty doctor. She is not only a gifted Indian club swinger and has a charming voice, but possesses a magnetic personality. Hiram S. Stanley plays a German comedy role and Harry G. Walters offers a Hebrew monologue which is said to be highly amusing. Florence McNeill leads one of the big ensemble numbers, "My Sweetheart in the Sky." Another is a drill by the "Culture Club" when a number of athletic young women appear and are supported by a chorus of club swinging girls. Percy Walling, Charles Morrison and several others are in the list of principals. P. T. Barnum, the greatest of showman, often said to do business you must give the people a novelty. This the management of the "Gay Masqueraders," which comes for a week's engagement at the Empire Theater, commencing next Monday, has not only done, but he has given an entire entertainment comprising all the latest novelties and specialties of the day consisting of burlesque, farce, comedy, specialty acts, which he has formed into one great company in which he introduces two entire burlesques entitled "Count of No Account" and "A Trip to Coney Island." Between them is a grand olio in which many acts are new and never seen before in this city. The scenery is new and fresh from the skilled touch of the scenic artists. The costumes are bright and beautiful from the deft fingered costumer. The properties bright and dazzling. The management also promises a chorus of twenty beautiful and accomplished show girls, who have been selected with particular reference to their personal charms and their accomplishments as singers and dancers. In the company are such well known artists as the Baker Troube, Hening, Lewis and Hening, the Brownings, Gertle DeMilt and many others. Prof. C. E. Hawk of Atlanta, Ga., is endorsed from all cities and towns as the only young colored man that travels South with a clean up-to-date scenery of life moving pictures that will please any audience. He has the greatest wonder of the nineteenth century in life motion pictures and illustrated songs having now 8,000 feet of pictures all new and late - Biblical, historical, sentimental, instructive from beginning to end. Some of his various headliners are The Fall of Port Arthur, The Storming of Nanshan Hill, Japanese-Russian War, Passion Play, Prodigal Son, Great Train Robbery in the West, Holy City, Lost in New York, The Wayward Mother, In the City of Sighs and Tears, and many other scenes of various places and things that will entertain you. Prof. Hawk guarantees to excel any one of his race with a record from Frisco to Cuba. J. W. Hamilton, the silver tone singer, is traveling under the direction of Mr. Hawk. Joe E. Rodgers is advance agent. We play St. Augustine, Fla., the week of Jan. 22; Daytona, Feb. 1; Sanford, 6; Orlando, 13; Tampa, 16. Prof. Hawk sends regards to Price and Price, Bobby Kemp and all friends. James Rodgers also sends regards to Kemp and all friends. Notes from the Famous Billy Kersands' Minstrels.—Business lovely—just the same as last season. Our show is altogether again. Our little friend, Langford, has returned to the show again. Marsh Craig has been called to his home in Chicago on account of the illness of his wife. His stay will be indefinite. We hope for his early return. Jakie Smith, the noted bass singer, has just received the sad news of the death of his father in New Albany, Ind. He has the sympathy of the entire company as well as the entire profession. Our Southern tour has been a howling success both financially and socially, the hard work which naturally devolves on us as part and parcel of our profession having been punctuated by so many social functions that we had almost began to think that we were a party of Cook's tourists. During our brief sojourn in Vicksburg, Miss., the company was the recipient of several invitations from members of the Smart Set of that city. One of the invitations accepted was from Miss Anna McGee to the entire company through the medium of E. J. Burton, who was the guest of honor. To say that we enjoyed ourselves is putting it mild. We had Southern hospitality shown us in the extreme. One of the finest luncheons ever set before an epicure greeted our eyes as we entered the spacious dining-room. The table fairly groaned beneath a collation of the most tempting viands. After partaking of which a bowl of that time-honored nectar punch was brought in. Toasts were then in order. Among those proposed were those of 'the fair hostess and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McGee, also her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Austin. This function was one of the most enjoyable of the many received by us during the season, and we will always lock back to Vicksburg with feelings of pleasure at the magnificent manner in which we were entertained. Our sincere regards to the McGee family and Vicksburg friends. IN THE REALM OF SPORT. IN THE REALM OF SPORT. BY JOHN L. FOOTSLUG. What is the tie that binds our "young Kentuck," and 'Pinky." Some say that Joe Walcott is laying low for high ones, others say, "the sleepth but is not dead." In a rough and tumble bout, George Dixon whipped four Polanders in England a few days ago. And still they say Dixon is a thing of the past. Bob Fitzsimmons has awakened to a belief that he can down 'Jim' Corbett, for a side bet of $5,000. Local sports believe that Fitz wants to put Corbett clean out of the game this time. Jimmy Britt is becoming anxious for a go with Jabez White, the English champion light-weight. Tom O'Rouke thinks that if Britt should beat White, he would give him a slaughtering good fight before doing so. Joe Gans has practically been given the worst of it all around. Gardner refuses to fight him and so does Britt. Still they claim that Gans is the lightweight champion and yet they refuse to fight him for it. "Kid" Blackburn, the lightweight of Philadelphia, drove "Kid" Grim to his corner in a lively go last week. The "Kid" appeared in the ring in excellent shape and delivered "the goods" in short moments. "Kid" Grim had no argument or explanation to make but reached his hand to "Kid" and smiled. Woody Hedgepath, a well-known "bike" rider of the Major Taylor class, is now in Paris, France, cleaning up everything that is put in his way. M. Du Bullion, his manager, recently declared, by putting up $25,000, that he could "strip anyone in Europe for a mile." Woody Hedgepath is a colored lad of 24 years and is a Indiana product of a well merited turn. Considering Charley Mitchell's good judgment as to fighters Marvin Hart is imbued with a good idea when Hart says he does not wish to fight with Jack Johnson, the colored heavy-weight. Charley says: "It's not color that brings on this sudden cancelling of the Hart-Johnson fight, but it is Johnson's superiority of science. Johnson is an argument for Jeffries now as it stands." Wille Fitzgerald, who is to meet Tommy Mowatt here Jan. 23, has started the reducing process by which he hopes to make the weight of 132 pounds agreed upon for the battle. Fitzgerald will have to give a strip to this figure at three o'clock on the day of the bout, but antic pates a little trouble in reaching the mark. Mowatt, who claims ability to do 128 pounds ring side, is practically in at catch weight. At Ft. Robinson, Neb., troops B and K met on the gridiron Saturday, Jan. 7 for the third time to decide which of the two were entitled to the blue ribbon of the past. The score will say more for itself than I can. B troop was victorious by a score of 16 to 5; Sergt. Page and Reed did some timely playing by dashing from B troop 5 yards line to K troop goal for a touched down. The feature of the game was the spectacular playing of Private Bradley, who presed e K troop left end from scoring several times. The game was played 30-minutes half. Referee, Capt. R. J. Fleming; umpire, 1st Lieut. P.C. Fields; timekeeper, 2d Lieut. Green. Herford, manager of Gans, would like to send his dusky protege against the Englishman, under the following conditions: Gans will undertake to stop White in fifteen rounds on a 90 per cent to the winner basis. Furthermore he will bet $5,000 against $3,500 or a smaller sum in like proportion that W' ite does not survive the fifteen rounds. Battling Nelson is away hunting, but it is believed when he returns he will also make some kind of proposal calculated to humilate White. Incidentally a match between Nelson and Young Corbett is talked of for next month, although it is just possible that Joe Gans and Jimmy Gardner may be the February attraction. Bobby Dobbs, who is now in England, County of Durham, sends the following: I have just commended training to fight Tom Woodley of London for £100 a side and £100 purse, I am giving quite a bit of weight away but I have to do so to get a match at present. We are fighting at 10st. 6. I will send you a full account of the fight as I expect to retire and go into business. I anticlate opening a saloon on the American and European plan. I would like you to locate me a good colored fighter, weight 124 to 126 pounds. You will see enclosed an 18k gentleman's gold ring which I present to you as a token of friendship. I am satisfied it will last as long as you live and as long as I live; should you live to read of my death you can look at your ring and say: "This is from good old Bobby." Don't forget to send me the Christmas number of The Freeman as I am anxious to see the faces of some of the old boys. Remember me to all the staff. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Yours respectfully, Dec. 7, 1904. BOBBY DOBBS. DALLAS, TEXAS News Locals and Advertisements left at 180 Main Street and 105 Central Avenue will receive prompt attention. J. G. GRIFFIN, AGENT. 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It drank the opal mists of the marshes, fleeked the fields into shadow haunted cloth of gold and so unrolled over the old "middle plantation," where a round century before Bacon and his men had taken the oath against England, a drowsing, yellow mid-May afternoon. when any Virginian will be proud to be a friend of Patrick Henry!" The lady shook her head not unkindly. "Your mother over again, Anne," she said. "Loyal and true, Ah, me!" She was silent, but Anne knew of what she was thinking. After a time she put her hand over and touched the girl's. "Keep your friendships, child, if you like them," she said. "I have naught against Mr. Henry. I like him and the colonel values him most high Two quickened rivers, like silver girdles unclasped, wound through the lowland, from where phantom-far lay the shadows of pines against the color washed line of sky, sharp edged and black, in gigantic pointed fronds. The rivers rolled broadly to the sea, holding between them a green valley sweet with the warm perfumes of leaf and flower, and this valley folded to its heart Williamsburg, the gay little capital. The teal and mallard that winged over from York to James looked down thereon and saw a single broad thoroughfare, shaded by poplars and mulberries, with William and Mary college at one end and the new capitol at the other. Straggling streets of wide porched houses bordered with gardens debouched upon this, and spreading away in all directions, like gathered ribbons, by league long plantation and through broken forest, went tawny, twisting roads. Along one of these roads, by clumps of rustling laurel, came a great coach with green body and brown cloth, bearing the arms of the Tillotsons of Gladden Hall. A black body servant rode behind it a horseback. The coach, which rolled thumping and swinging ponderously where the way was rugged, pleasantly and lightly where the road was smooth, held a matron and a slender girl. The latter was of that age when nature paints with her richest brush. Her hair was a wave of russet lights, with shadows of warmer brown. Her face, rose stained, was the texture of a rose. Her mouth, below serious eyes of blended blue, gave a touch of willfulness. If there was intentness on the brow, so was there languor in the lips, red, half ripe, the upper short and curved to smile. She was all raptures—all sapphire and rose gold against the dark cushion. Both as they rode were silent, looking out through either wide window upon the warm, scent steeped glimpses of the way. All along were waving reaches of wheat, where the poppy flung its wrinkled splash of red, or acres of young growing tobacco where in sweating shaves toiled listlessly, their songs woven with the undertone of the sluggish stream, slashed by reviling oaths and whip crackings of a bear's sh overseer. At the dusty edges of the road thistle and wild honeysuckle scrambled for their breath, and cow-slips went spinning yellow ribbons. It was a slumberous land swathed in a tremulous haze of heat and a wash of sun. "Anne," said the matron at length, withdrawing her gaze from the window. "Yes, Aunt Mildred." "Do you intend to treat that boy badly?" The girl was silent, gazing across the fields, watching the birds' slender flashings in the olive hollows. "You haven't answered my question." "What question?" "Do you intend to treat that boy badly?" "What boy?" inquired Anne, with a sweetness that boded other things. "Francis Byrd." "I intend to treat him as I always have—no better, nor worse." "The world has changed since my time," reflected Mrs. Tillotson. "Malds deemed themselves lucky to have one gallant and wasted small time in wedding. Last winter I thought it had been Captain Jarrat. Now he is left for Molly Byrd to make eyes at. The way that woman acts! So I suppose it will be with Francis." "Let them cease arranging things for me, then!" cried Anne. "I will not be put up and bargained for. I will be the subject of no family councils, I will wed when and whom I please." Her aunt looked a bit startled at the outburst. "Of course, of course," she assented mildly. "But you don't please. You're eighteen—two years older than I was when I married your uncle. Francis Byrd of Westover is the pick of them all." "He is a mere boy." Anne's tone held a growing impatience. "He is not too young." went on Mrs. Tillotson, "to take stock of all you say. But remember, dear, that he is to wear the royal colors now. 'Tis all well enough for you and me to be open Whigs. We don't have to do any oath taking, and they don't hang us. But king's men cannot be so free of tongue." Anne turned upon her. "I know the rest of it!" she cried. "Francis is spending time at Alberti's rooms—my fault. Francis is making a friend of Patrick Henry—my fault! Francis has a mind of his own, hasn't he? If he chooses so, well and good. Aunt Mildred, there will be a day "What question?" when any Virginian will be proud to be a friend of Patrick Henry!" The lady shook her head not unkindly. "Your mother over again, Anne," she said. "Loyal and true, Ah, me!" She was silent, but Anne knew of what she was thinking. After a time she put her hand over and touched the girl's. "Keep your friendships, child, if you like them," she said. "I have naught against Mr. Henry. I like him and the colonel values him most highly. Only—Byrd is a good lad; too good to be hurt." "Here is the shop," Anne said presently as the coach stopped before the sign of a mercer. "I shall drive awhile and return for you in an hour. Won't you take John the Baptist with you and buy that turban for Mammy Evaline? What color did she want, John the Baptist?" she called to her body servant. The lank, loose jointed, strapping figure of solemn countenance who sat a sorrel behind the coach, spurring alongside the window, broke out in wide smiles. "Mammy want er maz'reen blue, Mis' Anne. Dat what I hearen her say." "Now, don't go over the hour," Mrs. Tillotson reminded as her niece bowled away, and she sighed as she looked after her. The coach had entered Williamsburg from the north and now turned into Duke of Gloucester street, where stood an embowered mansion, the town house of the Byrds of Westover. Here at the gate fluttered two girls, who waved hands and called eagerly to the solitary occupant. "Anne, Anne!" they cried as the coachman drew up at the horse block. "Come and tell us what you are to wear to the ball tomorrow." "I don't know, Betsy," replied Anne, jumping down. "Pshaw!" rallied Mistress Byrd. "Just as if we believed that, when you know you will be looked at more than the new arrived Lady Dunmore!" Anne kissed the younger one—Paulina Cabel, slight, olive eyed, a pretty, pouting slip of a girl, wrigling to be grown up. "Your eyes are red, sweetheart," said she. "I have been reading 'Lady Julia Mandeville,'" Paulina complained. "I never cried so in my life reading a novel. The tale is beautiful, but the ending is horrid!" "You'll stay to supper, of course?" asked Betsy, linking an arm in Anne's, "Brother Frank will fetch you home." "Not today." "Mother will want to tell you about Frank's royal commission," pursued Betsy. "Come in for a moment. Do." But the mistress of Westover was otherwise occupied. In fact, the girls entered the wide, cool hall to find a storm lowering. Mrs. Byrd was not only young, pretty, a second wife and the possessor of a husband who was one of the governor's council, but she was conscious of all these things. Her husband did not remember as often as did she that the gay colonel, his father, had been bosom friend of the learned Charles Boyle in England and a fellow of the Royal society. She reminded him frequently of the fact that the old wit had been a scholar and had left to Westover, where he lay under a monument in the garden, the best private library in the colonies, not even excepting that of Mr. John Bordley of Maryland, and a garret full of writings. His portrait hung there, a face as clear and as beautiful as a woman's, framed in a curling peruke of the time of Queen Anne. As for the present master of Westover, much to her irritation, he cared little more for sight of St. James than for the heaped up manuscripts in the garret. He contented himself with sitting in the council chamber at Williamsburg and riding after foxes at Westover, when his gout left him. Now Mrs. Byrd, consciously impressive, leaned against the white paneling in a posture which showed her plump figure to advantage. “Tis high time,” she was saying, settling the yellow point de venise at her throat, “that Francis be spoken to about it. (Come in, Anne.)” The colonel, bowling as gallantly to Anne as his gouty leg propped on a chair would permit, shifted his powdered wig in some discomfort. “Frank will get no harm from Patrick Henry,” he said. He is too sensible. "Mayhap you call it no harm, sir," persisted Mrs. Byrd, "to see your son—you, a mer ber of the council—hobbing with that shiftless wag. Sooth, then, I do! The malt bugs of the tavern are his betters. (No, don't go. Anne.) Francis is daft about him, sir. And the boy's royal commission just come. Oh, 'tis too bad!" Colonel Byrd straightened his ruffles carefully. "You go to the ball, of course, Anne?" he asked. But his wife was not to be shut off. "Small preferment," the lady went on. "will Francis get from Lord Dummore if he continues. The governor keeps himself informed. Every one knows that Patrick Henry is the very front of all these rebel doings. (Y's, you need me no look. Anne. 'T's the word I meant to use. Rebel doing!) THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Rebel doings!) And for my son—a Willing- to-0”—“Zounds! Your son is a Byrd, ma'am!” This from the colonel. grandly out and threw an arm around her neck. “Don’t be angry, dear,” she said. “An you are, I shall feel all to blame.” maids in satin showing silker wigs and with gahardings of "For my son to associate with a low country demagogue, half the time dressed in buckskins like that shabby burgess from Louisa county you brought to dinner last week, and to go to his crazy meetings at the Raleigh. I thought his stay abroad would have weaned Frank of that. That and the commission. But, no! He comes home talking the gibberish of that mealy mouthed Charles Fox that he learned in his dreadful London club. I look yet to see him put off his king's uniform and disgrace us all." "Fshaw!" said Colonel Byrd, nevertheless uneasily. "Frank's all right. The young blade will take to the army like a duck to water. Zooks! There is no harm in the Apollo room. Jefferson is steady enough, and he is ever there." "Tom Jefferson!" ejaculated the lady. "Think you he is much better? A freethinker! He and Henry are pitch and toss. La! A squeak of a fiddle, and both of them will dance. Jefferson used to be gay enough with it at Governor Faquier's musickings. Everybody knows he spends half his time when he is in Williamsburg at the rooms of that papist actor Alberti, and so does Henry. I marvel if Francis does not know him too." The colonel sighed. If the truth must be told, the same uneasiness was in his soul. But, being masculine, he did not admit it to his wife. "Till lay a crown you'll dance with Master Henry tomorrow night, Anne," volunteered Betsy wickedly. Anne was looking through the large window, sashed with crystal glass, and there were little blue sparks snapping in her eyes. She made no reply, but under her skirt edge her red slipper, like a burnished tongue, went tapping the polished floor. "I should think, Anne," remarked Mrs. Byrd, with acidity, toying with a rose jar from which the Duke of Cumberland had once plucked a bud, "that you would have more regard for your bringing up. I never had to be reminded of rune." Mrs. Byrd never looked younger or more handsome than when remembering this. In her soul the soothing and ever present consciousness of being born a Willing of Philadelphia was embalmed like a fly in amber. If she could have had her way she would have had the master of Westover dining at 4, like the Cadwaladers and Shippens and the rest of the Church of England set there. "A Tillotson," she continued raptly, "dancing at the burgesses' ball with the husband of a tavern girl!" Anne turned, her eyes glowing the color of burning brandy. "And why not?" she cried. "Why not? Mr. Henry is a burgess of Virginia!" "Aye, a burgess—from the woods! A lick dish for the country votes!" "Molly!" Her husband's tone was gathering remonstrance. "He is a gentleman!" Anne flared, with wrath dark eyes. "A courteous, honorable gentleman! And he has more in his head than any four of them together." "Highly tighty!" exclaimed Mrs. Byrd. "More rebellion, you mean! I should think so!" Looking, Betsy felt a strange wonder. She did not always understand the other. "Why like you Master Henry as you do, Anne?" she asked curiously. "Because," cried Anne hotly, "he is a man—a man—not a gallant! He has something more to do than the wits of the Raleigh tavern or the Jenmy Jessamys of the assemblies. He knows no fine speeches. He spends no hours THE WOMEN'S WEEKLY. Anne kissed the younger one. twirling a lovelock nor feather biting over dolorous sonnets, nor petting his rufles, nor dicing in the Apollo room. Oh, I grow sick of the macaronis and their silken compliments and dress swords, all as nice as nanny hens. And the verses they write in the Gazette! Tis mawkish! What do they do? What do they know? The breed of a bird. The latest fashion of pinchbeck shoe buckles from Annapolis." Mrs. Byrd sniffed. "A pity he married the tavern keeper's daugh-er!" she said. "You might have had him and his buckskin breeches!" Betsy laughed at this. "Bless me!" she sighed. "What a blow that had been for Captain Jarrat!" Then, repenting, she ran after Anne as she swept grandly out and threw an arm around her neck. "Don't be angry, dear," she said. "An you are, I shall feel all to blame!" Paulina was still at the gate. "Haste!" she called under her breath. "Here comes Mr. Jefferson." "Lack!" said Betsy. "Speak of the dev—I mean—there is Mr. Henry with him." "I marvel Mr. Jefferson likes him!" quoth Anne, a gentle sarcasm ruffling her anger. Mistress Byrd did not note the tone. "Aye," she responded. "so do I. He has a tongue, though. Father says it has made more trouble for the colony than all the exclusion acts put together. He looks a very uncouth creature," she added. "See that moth eaten hunting cap and those horrid leather clothes!" This was in a low tone, for the approaching men were come within earshot and were even then doffing headgear to them. The two were vastly dissimilar. One, the younger, was clad in dark velvet, wore lace and a sword. His fine face was pale with the look of the scholar. The other, walking by his side, with saddlebags over his arm thrust through the bridle of a lean roan nag, wore hunting dress, with a small cap. He looked to be turned thirty-five. His face was keen and sallow, with Roman profile, and his eyes were deep set under overhanging brows. For the rest he moved his spare body awkwardly, slouchily, with a rawboned stoop of shoulders, as one at happier ease in the woods than the street. Both bowed gravelly as they came up, the face of the horseman searching the group and brightening suddenly with a flash of smile at sight of Anne. He passed on, but the younger turned back, nothing loath for a moment of chat. "Gossiping of the ball tomorrow, I'll swear!" he laughed. "Are the furbelows all chose?" "Tell us, Mr. Jefferson," cried Betsy Byrd. "Have you seen the new come beauties? They say Lady Dunmore is lovelier than her daughters." "I have been away for a fortnight," he answered, "and cannot say. I would I could say 'Aye,' he added humorously; "twould relieve much anxiety." "Tis the dreadful uncertainness of you masculine lovers," Anne countered archly, "that keeps us poor maids in terror." "Tis said," put in Paulina, "that his excellency will publish a new code for the palace etiquette. Think of it! Just like a real court! There is to be a chamberlain, and all gentlemen are to unbouten before the portraits of the king and queen!" The young man looked dark. "Would he kept to his court etiquette? he exclaimed. "See you the green vonder?" All turned their gaze toward the lower end of the street where sat the new two storied capitol, with its tall cupola and clock. Generally there were to be seen burgesses, singly or in couples, passing in or out. Now the space before it was covered with knots of men, talking, gesticulating, walking from group to group. One could almost imagine an accompanying hum, like the sound of a distant bee swarm. As they gazed the knots separated and moved slowly toward one of the side doors. "They enter the left," said Anue. "Tis not the usual sitting of the house, then. Has the governor summoned them to the council chamber? And for what?" "For what?" repeated Jefferson wrathfully. "For the resolves, printed today in the Gazette, appointing a day of prayer and fasting because of the shutting of the port of Boston. His excellency—I had like to have said 'his majesty'—is in a fine rage. The Virginians are in no mood to bear more flouting. One can scarce say what will befall if he dissolve them!" There was well nigh a wall at this. "Oh," moaned Mistress Byrd, "then there will be no ball?" Jefferson smiled, but a spot of tempestuous red burned Anne's cheek as she flung up her head. "If the governor or clapped all save ten of Virginia's burgesses into the prison yonder," she said slowly, "the ten would give his lady the ball of welcome. They are Virginians." "See!" said Jefferson. "He is coming." At the end of the broad reach which spitted Duke of Gloucester street midway, nearly opposite them, stood the palace, brick red, greened with creepers, lifting its tall lantern above gardens laid in the Italian fashion in shapes of stars and horseshoes. Now its front strang suddenly into action. A great charlot, very splendid, with vice regal trappings of gift and leather, whirled up at the steps, and two figures entered it. The vermilion liveried outriders broke into gallop, and the team of six milk white horses wound through the many acreed grounds sown with silver grass and studded with mulberry and catalpa trunks, like gnarled, one legged dancers, and swept at a smart trot into Duke of Gloucester street. His excellency Lord Dunmore, red and thick necked, with Captain Foy, his cold featured aid, beside him, rode to the capitol. The splendid chariot, brought from London to awe the Virginians, went at speed along a way suddenly grown a-bustle. The unwonted summons to the council chamber had gone abroad, and Williamsburg, full to the brim with rich planters from the valleys of the Potomac, the Rappahannock and the James, now at their town houses with their families for court season, were come forth to wait and to speculate upon the royal governor's wrath. The road was filling with coaches and fours bearing the nabobs and their dames and with sparkish young gentlemen passing on dancing nags. The pave of old Bruton church, wherein of a Sunday sat his excellency in his pew under the canopy, was bright with maids in satin and lace, with beaus showing silken calves and powdered wigs and with students in collegiate gabardines of a sobriety by no means ever fitting their habits. Stout old Governor Botetour had got many a cheer in the old days as he rode by in his fine chariot. He was popular, and departed this life in the odor of liking, to receive a statue on William and Mary common. But for the new governor, John Murray, earl of Dummore, there had come to be many a wry look. He had learned Toryism under Lord Bute, as had the king, and nature had made him a Scot barbarian to begin with. Diplomacy to him meant the heavy hand, and charity was as far off as religion. He rode along this afternoon scowling, abrupt and imperious, as usual, and now with an extra set to his heavy lantern jaw that boded no good. Beaming adoration was in the low courtesy that Mistress Byrd swent him THE MAN IN THE COAT "Gossiping of the ball tomorrow, I will swear!" as he was whirled past with unseeing eyes, and at the sight Anne's mouth took on little lines of impatience. "I shall drive to the queen," she said, springing into the seat. "The capitol, Rashleigh!" she cried to the coachman, and waved goodbye to the group. "Anne grows a worse Whig every day!" pouted Mistress Byrd in a pet. "La, I think the governor is monstrous fine. I am going to wear my celestial blue satin tomorrow night and a white satin petticoat!" Many a gallant bowed low from the pave as the beauty of Williamsburg went by. "Slife" protested young Brooke to Francis Byrd as he petted his lace 'neath the leaden bust of Sir Walter at the Raleigh's entrance. "She would dazzle St. James. Even the Du Barry was a stick to her! By the Lord, they should send her to London!" He prided himself upon his foreign travel. **Bryd** flushed angrily. It was not to his pleasure to hear her name coupled with such. Nor did it sit well upon the tongue of this dissipated fop. He choked the word that rose to his lips, however, and turned away, looking longingly after the girl that rode by. The chariot bearing Anne wheeled near the debtors' prison, abreast of the new capitol, whose wide wings spread out like a great letter H. Scarcely had it pulled up when the west door opened harshly and poured forth again the lowering burgesses. They came out under the sparse trees, through which gleamed the sky steely blue as sword blades, quietly and in orderly groups, but with brows knit, fingers clinched and smoldering anger in their faces. In the groups one might have seen many conditions. There was a sprinkling of homepun and buckskin, men from the shadow of the Blue Ridge and from the great district of West Augusta stretching far to the Mississippi, and with these rich planters from the tidewater and bay counties and the big rivers, clad in foreign fabrics, with ample wigs, swords and cocked hats or the conical head covering then coming to vogue in England. But save a few on whose faces sat a smirk of Tory smugness all wore the same deadly look of anger and concern. Anne leaned forward and watched the crowd with tiny cores of fire in her eyes. Broken bits of conversation were wafted to her. "I had looked to see better things of Dunnore, but 'tis all of a piece. We, burgesses of Virginia! 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HAYNES Who is Credited to be One of America's Greatest Critics on Barbershops and Tonsorialism, has Traveled Over 60,000 Miles, a Combined Distance of Over Once Around the World. (Special to The Freeman.) The good year of 1004 being now finished it behooves the writer to mark the new year by contributing to the Freeman for the benefit of its many readers a bit of information pertaining to the barber's world. A great American poet has very beautifully and wise, remarked: "That men rise on stepping stones of their dead selves to higher things." Another great poet says: "Let us then be up and doing." From a long and somewhat interesting study of both the barber and the trade, gained by a chronicle and acute attack of torsionalities contracted when very young, becoming more and more acute as I grew older, I believe that I am prepared to prove that within the last few years the man behind the chair has been up and doing and has risen on stepping stones of their dead selves to the highest perfection of the ambidextrous art. We may confidently anticipate the time when the study of barbering will be added to the curriculum of our schools and a thousand dollar salary appropriated for a professor of razors. If a school of this kind was annexed to some of our industrial institutions to teach the colored youths who are adapted to the profession the highest art of barbering, massaging and every thing connected with the craft just the same as the white man is taught I believe that within a few years hence the Negro would become a great factor in the barber's world of America. There are ten barber colleges in the United States for whites. these colleges are turning out from 5,000 to 8,000 graduates annually. The time has arrived for a barber to know more about the craft than shaving and cutting hair. There is a great misconception on the part of a great number of our colored barbers as to the make up of a first class barber. I will attempt in some degree to shed a bit of light as to the qualifications of a first class barber of this enlightened age. Twenty years ago the treatment of of massage was unknown in this country and was generally regarded by the medical profession as quackery but today the most successful barber performs wonderful cures of many ailments by knowing how to treat the skin. The proper application of massage treatment requires knowledge of anatomy and dermatology, of course the barbershop is not the place for a detailed anatomical or dermatological consideration of the body but the barber of this age is greatly assisted in his profession by a brief enumeration of the dermatological structures of the human skin which the white barber has been taught in the barber's colleges. Investigations by the highest medical authorities have established beyond all possible doubt that massage affords one of the most effective means of influencing the functions of the human skin. The American public is wild over the treatment and massage service is now a feature of the majority of the first class shops in this country. The barbershops with the old carpet covered chairs and back-breaking design is a thing of the past. Today barbershops look like a combination drug store and after a customer is "turned out" he looks like a different man. The next question of importance is sanitary conditions. The barbers of today are models of cleanliness compared with those of a few years ago. The interior of a modern barbershop is interesting. There are thousands of towels, plenty of pure witch hazel, bay rum of an excellent quality, fine toilet waters, large assortment of powders and cosmetics, compressed air outfits for applying lotions and drying the face and head, electric vibrating massage machines, antiseptic head rests, sterilizers and many other appliances have been added to the cost of fitting up a first class barbershop within recent years. I will again repeat that the art of barbering has risen to a very high standard. The barbers are beginning to make the public appreciate the work they do for them; they also receive a reasonable recompense for their services and at the same time command a more respect which has a tendency to raise their profession in the eyes of the world. In this age people are more careful in regards to their general appearance Sold everywhere. Free trial sample for 2-cent stamp to pay postage. Write for booklet "How to Shave." When nature has made them imperfect they strive to make up the defect in an artificial way. This is one reason why the position held by a barber is daily advancing. My advice to the colored barber is to secure better locations, keep his shop well lighted, use the best toilet articles and above all things keep plenty of hot water on hand at all time. The white barber's best graft is from the hot towel "dope." Stop whining, get in the "bunch," deliver the goods and you will discover yours if getting the "dough." There are yet a few colored barbers in this country who own very fine shops and are doing big business. Among the most noted ones I will mention Mr. George Meyers, of Cleveland, O., who is proprietor of the Hollennden house barber shop. My last visit to Cleveland Mr. Meyers was very courteous and escorted me through his entire establishment. I found everything clean and as tidy as possibly could be. The tonsorial service given by the twelve artists in charge is said to be of a high standard I should judge the equipment of Mr. Meyer's shop to cost in the neighborhood of $10,000 Mr. Frank Brown owns a very neat shop at 357 Bond street and Mr. E. J. Benson, of 41 Arcade, are also worthy of much praise. Cincinnati is next in line with Mr. Fountain Lewis, of 432 Vine street, also Mr. C. H Thomas and G. W Bradford, all three of these gentlemen own very fine shops. There is much credit due to Fred & Harry, of 12 W. Broad street Columbus, O, who controls the largest trade in the city. They are members of the white barber's union and are treated with the highest courtesy by their white brethren of the craft. I will next call my readers attention to the establishment of Mr. Sam Jones' at the corner of Twelfth and Walnut streets, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Jones has in connection with his shop an elaborate Turkish bath department; to my judgment Mr. Jones' establishment is the second finest barbershop in Kansas City. The equipment for the entire establishment cost about $15 000 I would conceive a very fine shop to Mr. Lucas also of Kansas City. The next shop of any note in the state of Missouri is owned by Mr. Harry Robinson, 311 Felix street, St Joseph, Mo. Mr. Robinson's shop is equipped with all modern improvements and he is doing a fine business. We may pass St. Louis up as a dead issue although Mr. Frank Scott, of the security building; Mr. H. Fendleton, of 310 Pine street; Mr. G McDougal, of 916 Loust street; Mr. D L McCloud, of 718 Pine street, are yet in "the saddle" with fair shops. There was a time when St. Louis was the colored barbers paradise but within the last few years the old Mound City has fallen by the wayide from the colored barber's point of view. Mr. Joe Smith, of St. Louis was once known as the "Black Barber King" of the West. During the early nineties Joe Smith owned the Southern hotel barbershop and the Lindell hotel barbershop and after the great St. Louis depot was finished he opened an elaborate place in THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER M. B. HUNTER C. HAYNES. the east end of the station approximately paying an annual rental of $10,000, but on my last visit to St. Louis I found poor old Joe way back on Chestnut street telling people what he used to do. Whether he could give a person two nickels for a dime I could not say. Indianapolis is yet on the map with Mr. George L. Knox in the lead with the Denison house barbershop and another very fine shop at the corner of Meridian and Washington streets; Mr. Willis Kersey also owns a very neat shop in the english hotel block also Mr. Wells in the Claypool building. Pittsburg, Washington, D. C., Detroit and Philadelphia altogether have but seven fairly good shops owned by colored men. the cost of the combined number of shops that I have mentioned is approximately $150 000 These wide-awake proprietors are located in desirable business vicinties with all modern equipments and a corps of educated barbers of today, doing business on a business principle. Each one is living in his own home with no kick coming, while the balance of the 'gang' I find in some undesirable location on some back street whining about dull business. Right here I am going to give that whining barber a "hunch:" "Get wise to Mr. George," he is not coming around on some dark, deserted, back street or down in some old, damp basement for you to shave him because you used to abave his father and his foreparents. If you get in line with the "bunch" around on the business street and get next to the late 'dop'—hot towels and the massage "gag"—Mr. "George" will split up his business with you. Remember if you can get in about ten or fifteen "splits" a day with your transient trade you will be able to count up a few wholes at closing time. There is more money made in the barber business today than at any time since time of Adam. The "chumps" of Charlatsans who claim that they have solved the problem of doing away with the razor may be divided into two classes. First, the man with the wash, which after being applied to the face is rubbed off with a towel, leaving the face with no more hairsuit growth on it; it also gives the baby-skin effect this crank further states that the wash can be applied whenever necessary and that it is absolutely harmless to the skin. Another crank had something much better than the first. This "guy" had wrenched some great secret from the chemical laboratory and was prepared to market a wash which, when applied to the skin, would remove all hair, in fact the hair would never grow again. This was a case of going to heaven without being good and all the shaving world was on tip-toes waiting for this preparation to be placed on the market. I however, thought "up a tower" and have failed to see any of these dreams come true. In the meantime I have credited them as ideas of fanatics and fakirs. It is true that chemists might prepare a concoction which would remove hair from the face but at the same time remove the face also. I will now impart to the readers a brief sketch of the barber on the other side of the Atlantic and his method as I saw him during my recent trip to the old world. The tosorial service in Europe cannot be compared with the service of this country with the exception, perhaps, of curling mustache, in which they excel the American barber. During my visit to Europe I visited all of the representative hair dressing salons of London and Berlin. The services given even in the best salons are very poor. All the big salons of Europe make ladies work a specialty, therefore they leave the men and their torsorial wants, more or less, secondary. The European salons, from an equipment point of view, are a century behind the times, although I ran across a few which were fitted up at an enormous expense. There are about 15,000 barbershops in London with an average of two barbers and one "lather boy" to a shop, making a total of 45,000 barbers and apprentices. The most noted salons are those of Mr. Douglass, situated at 19 Bond street and Mr. Carter's, which is at 17 Fleet street. Mr. Douglas' establishment is the most elaborate salon in England, being equipped to accommodate sixty-five customers at one time. it is unquestionably the most extensive establishment of its kind in the world. Mr. Carter's salon is equipped with twenty-two chairs of European manufacture and five of American make; it is indisputably the oldest barbershop in the world. The Carter family has operated this establishment at the same place for one hundred years. The English barbers are known as "hair dressers". The Hair Dresser's association of England, which has local associations throughout Great Britain, is the largest and strongest body of barbers in the world. They have a membership of 4,000. The price for a shave in the first class shops of London is two pence (4 cents), while the cheaper shop price is three half pence (3 cents); haircutting in first class shops is four pence (8 cents), second class shops three pence (6 cents); shampoo in first class shops six pence (12 cents), and in second class four pence (8 cents). The salary of the English hair dresser is fourteen shillings ($3.36) per week with board and lodging. In the best shops they receive eight shillings per day (96 cents). The "lather boy," who is to the English barber what the porter is to the American barber, signs a contract for three years at a salary or eight shillings (60 cents) per month. It is the lather boy's duty to clean the shop, lather and wash faces; there is no boot blackening done in the English shops. After the lather boy has finished his three years as lather boy he goes before a board of examiners which is appointed by the king and if he is found to be competent he is found to be competent he is rewarded with a certificate which entitles him to work at the trade. The average rent for a business location in London is two pounds ($8.08) per week including taxes which is a special compensation for the king. The most prominent hair dressing salon in Berlin is the Kaiserhof; this salon operates twenty-five chairs and is distinguished by having very fine statues in the windows. The ladies' department has sixteen lady attendants in charge. The ornamental decorations of this salon are said to cost 100,000 marks ($25,000.) The next salon of any importance is owned by Mr Francois Baby who is the acknowledged dictator of the barber's world of the German empire. Mr. Baby has won both fame and fortune by being the private barber to the emperor, he is also the exclusive furnisher of all the perfumes and toilet articles used by the royal families of the empire. Throughout Europe barbers are very important and are thoroughly organized. The price for a shave in the best salons of Berlin is 25 pfennige (6 cents) and in the cheaper shops a man can get a shave for 5 pfennige (1¼ cents); haircutting in the best shops is 75 pfennige (18 cents). The best barbers in Berlin receive a salary of 25 marks ($6 25) per week and a commission of 10 per cent on each 100 marks. The German barber must understand wig making and the art of dressing ladies' hair. All the fashionable ladies of Germany have their hair dressed for all special occasions at the barbershops. The barbers of Germany are known as "frisurs." There are no lather boys or porters in German barbershops. In order to learn the trade the apprentice pays 2 000 marks ($50) per year for three years for the privilege. There are about 4 000 barbershops in Berlin. Calling my readers attention back to America I will state briefly the torsional situation in this country. It is a well known fact that America has the finest and best equipped barbershops in the world. It is impossible to say how many barbershops and barbers there are in the United States, but from a statistical point of view there are probably a half million barbershops in this country with an average of two barbers to a shop we could place the population of barbers at 1,000,000. The capital invested in barbershop equipments in the United States is estimated at $3,000,000. The shaving population of the U. S., is estimated at about 5,000,000; each individual will average about $1.50 per year for torsional service which makes a total of about: $7,500,000 spent in the barber's world per annum. Another word to the colored barber, and that is "get inside the breast works and thoroughly post yourself on the art, you have merely to prove that you are skillful. And, above all things, keep your shop clean. The latter should be a matter of duty and pride, to be unclean is a flagrant offense against nature and has been so held from the beginning of the world. In the earliest lessons given to man by the world's greatest thinkers and leaders the question of cleanliness MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER After a bath or shampoo the hair can be dried in fifteen (15) minutes with the Magic Shampoo Drier. It is the only device extant, by which a woman can dry her hair quickly and at the same time thoroughly, without injury to the hair or scalp. The operation leaves the hair soft, fluffy and beautiful. By the old process it takes hours to dry the hair after washing and the risk of catching cold is ever present; by the new process, the Magic Shampoo Drier, a few minutes will suffice, and all risk of catching cold is eliminated. EVERY DRIER GUARANTEED The Magic Shampoo Drier is a steel bar six inches long, with attachments for an aluminum comb as per above cut. It is also an invaluable appliance for straightening refractory or unruly hair. The so-called hair tonic preparations for hair straightening, that flood the market, leave the hair with a greasy, pasty appearance, thereby retarding its growth, softening its follicles, collecting dust and dandruff and eventually causing baldness. The device, hereinbefore described, moderately heated, will straighten the most stubborn hair as fast as it is combed, without any of the ill effects attendant upon employing the old method. Its mode of operation is easy upon the hair, thoroughly eliminating the pincher method which in many instances pulls the hair out from the roots. The comb separates the strands leaving a beautiful and natural appearance. By this method a heavy head of hair can be made straight in 30 minutes and its use for a few moments daily, following instructions, will in a short time result in the hair being thoroughly and permanently straightened without the loss of hair caused by excessive combing. It has been examined with care and scrutiny by the chief examiner of the United States and other countries and is patented as the latest and most practical appliance of its kind on the market. It is a necessity in every home in the city, country or sea shore where there is pride in one's personal appearance. It has the endorsement of physicians. Price $1.00 * Address MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER MFG. CO., * Agents Wanted. 405 Century Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn. THERE are many people worrying and spending sleepless nights because of some yearly obligation that must be met, such as a note or the payment of life insurance, the default of which would mean disaster to the family. Worries of this kind can be avoided if the simple expedient is adopted of placing one-twelfth of the amount to be paid on deposit each month with THE INDIANA TRUST CO. where it will earn 3 per cent. interest and aid materially in meeting the obligation. Try it; start an account to-day. Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, Ps. MAGIC SHAMPOO It is the only device extant, by which and at the same time thoroughly, without tion leaves the hair soft, fluffy and beautiful to dry the hair after washing and the risk the new process, the Magic Shampoo Drier, risk of catching cold is eliminated. EVERY DRIER The Magic Shampoo Drier is a steel for an aluminum comb as per above cut. It is also an invaluable appliance for hair. The so-called hair tonic preparat market, leave the hair with a greasy, growth, softening its follicles, collecting baldness. The device, hereinbefore described, the most stubborn hair as fast as it is attendant upon employing the old method. Its mode of operation is easy upon the pincher method which in many instances comb separates the strands leaving a beak. By this method a heavy head of hair and its use for a few moments daily, follicle result in the hair being thoroughly and loss of hair caused by excessive combing. It has been examined with care and United States and other countries and is technical appliance of its kind on the market. It is a necessity in every home in the is pride in one's personal appearance. It has the endorsement of physicians. • Address MAGIC SHAMPOO Agents Wanted. 405 Centur was frequently dwelt upon. Cleanliness played a large part in most of the anolent religions long before the word sanitary hygiene were known, but at this age we do not make cleanliness a religion, it has become a universal habit, that is not quite universal but so much so that respectable citizens stay as far away from uncleanliness as possible. The American barber, undoubtedly, has the highest standard in the world to work by. The Hotel Astor barbershop and the St. Regis, of New York, the terminal station barber shop of Boston and the St. Francks hotel barbershop of San Francisco are models of perfect tonsorialism. It is a settled fact that the Negro is endowed with stability and some economy. There are two most striking examples of these qualities in Thomas Jefferson Martin, of Dowaglac, Mich., and William Tale, of Richmond, Ind. Mr. Martin is the oldest barber in the world; he was once Abraham Lincoln's private barber and also Andrew Jackson's. He has been in the barber business seventy-three years and at the present time operates a shop at Dowaglac, Mich., where he has resided since 1855. Mr. Tate is said to be worth $30,000. Though uneducated he possesses a natural ability in a business way. He accumulated his fortune from his economical habits and untiring energy. As I have said before there is undoubtedly an increasing demand for up-to-date barbers. For the year of 1904 there were 2 140 000 rears and 1,304 000 pairs of scissors imported by American barber suppliers which exceeds the importations of any previous year. Now, you see, you have the endurance, the stability and energy, and there are many sets of toils to be used, so get up to date in your equipment; stop whining and strive to excel the most competent in the tonsorial art. SPECIAL NOTICE Mr. Haynes would be pleased to communicate with every Negro barber in the United States. In the meantime any information pertaining to the craft will gladly be imparted. His latest illustrated circular is very interesting and will be sent to any address upon demand. Address The H. C Haynes Razor Strop Company, 8587 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. PUGHSLEY'S CIGAR, TOBACCO AND NEWS DEPOT. Refreshing soft drinks. Headquarters for The Freeman Polite attention to all. E. L. Lesley, salesman. T. P. Pughsley, proprietor, 4 Central avenue, Atlanta, Ga. --- I KNOW HOW TO SELL YOUR FARM NO MATTER WHERE LOCATED Send description and price, and learn my wonderfully successful plan for turning country property into cash. Property for sale and exchange, every- where and anywhere. Newport News, Va. Inspect our unredeemed pledges, where everything in Jewelry can be found. We can save you money. Money Advanced on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry or any Article of Value ERTEL'S LOAN OFFICE 209 Massachusetts Ave. Private Entrance: Indianapolis, In 108 East Ohio Street. MPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER After a bath or shampoo the hair can be dried in fifteen (15) minutes with the Magic Shampoo Drier ENTED 1903 such a woman can dry her hair quickly it injury to the hair or scalp. The opera- fiful. By the old process it takes hours skill of catching cold is ever present; by Brier, a few minutes will suffice, and all GUARANTEED el bar six inches long, with attachments or straightening refractory or unruly ions for hair straightening, that flood the easy appearance, thereby retarding its dust and dandruff and eventually caus- moderately heated, will straighten is combed, without any of the ill effects of the hair, thoroughly eliminating the ties pulls the hair out from the roots. The tautful and natural appearance. It can be made straight in 80 minutes owing instructions, will in a short time permanently straightened without the scrutiny by the chief examiner of the patented as the latest and most prac- city, country or sea shore where there Price $1.00 POO DRIER MFG. CO., by Bldg., Minneapolis, Minn TALK IS CHEAP, And Actions Speaks Louder than Words In order to prove to the public that Glossine is the greatest and meritorious of all hair tonics we will give free to every reader of this paper (not a sample) but a full size b x. If Glossine was not the best hair tonic in all the whole wide world this offer would bankrupt us. MISS HELEN MARTIN, Continental Chemical Co. 9 Governor St. RICHMOND, VA. SPECIAL TOUR SOUTH-FAMOUS BE- SORTS AND MARDI GRAS. By way of Pennsylvania Lines, Monday, February 27, 1905 Sightseeing trip. Famous Florida resorts Great battlefields viewed along route Two days in New Orleans during world's greatest carnival Mardi Gras Cost of 11 day tour, including Pullmans $55 Write to W. W Richardson, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, for details. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER SECRET When you need money you'll be pleased with our way of dealing with you. Prompt, Safe and Reasona-ways. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds without remov- a. Our rates are positively the lowest in the city and payments within reach of all. $25.00 loan, payments are only 600 per week. This pays in full in fifty weeks. Other amounts in same proportion. Payments can be most monthly if desired. We also loan on WAATCHES and DIAMONDS. All business strictly private, cour- tious treatment to all. It cost nothing to investigate. CENTRAL LOAN CO. Second Floor. Room 208 State Life Building, (Formerly Stevenson Bldg.) Front Room. (15 E. Washington Street) New Phone... 4370 The Augres Bulletin UNDERSKIRTS THEY form no inconsiderable part of this greater-than-ever show of muslin underwear; and since the white skirt is growing in popularity for winter wear, the assumption is that these carefully selected items will make interesting reading. Ary young woman, planning a ball costume, will find a few dollars invested in one of these dainty underskirts to mean a decided saving in her dress-maker's bill. You could hardly buy materials alone for what the complete skirt cost. Examples: Muslin skirt, having deep tucked flounce, finished with a three-inch ruffle of face. 750 Cambric skirt, hemstitched tecked flounce and embroidery ruffle ..... **980** Cambric skirt, with tucked India lin- een flounce and ruffle of ..... **$140** Cambric skirt in knee flounce inlata with two rows of lace insertion and finished with deep lace ruffle ..... $2.49 Cambric skirt, a deep-tucked and lace-trimmed flounce ..... 750 Cambric skirt, with deep tucked ruffle and flounce ..... 980 L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods CITY AND SOCIETY BRIEF'S. Mrs. Doris Lolla continues ill. Miss Stella Hart is somewhat improved. Sam Long, of Columbus, O., is in the city. Mrs. Patsy McGruder is ill of pneumonia. Sam Faison is back at the Greathouse again. Samuel Jones, of Columbus, O., is in the city. Mrs. Wm. Chambers is ill at her home in Center street. George W. Reeder, of Lebanon, is in the city on business All society uses Woodbine Perfume. Blodau's drug store. Uaeeda a good photo, go to Bennet's, 36 E. Washington street. George Stewart, of Columbus, O., was in the city Wednesday. Miss Gladys Myers, of Milwaukee, is in the city, visiting friends. Mrs. Amanda Phelps is ill at her home, 2134 Arsenal avenue. Miss Eula Adams continues ill at her home in Muskingum street. Solpio Williams and William Walker will soon launch a new enterprise. Miss Alfreda Raymond, who has been very ill, is able to be about again. Charles Ferguson, after five years absence from the city, has returned. Mrs. Lulu L. Long continues ill at her home in W. Eleventh street. Mr. Frank Larter is seriously ill with pneumonia at his home in Blake street. Mrs. W. B. Hampton has returned from a visit with relatives in Louisville. Mrs. Harriett Williams has been confined to her room for the last few weeks. Charles Bell died at his late residence, 421 West Michigan street, Saturday of last week. Miss Mary Allen, who has been quite sick at her home in Athon street, is convalescent. Mrs. Katie Meekes was called to the city on the account of the illness of her brother, John Taylor. Edward Turner, of Anderson, has an important position at the state house during the legislature. Ralph Williams, of the Big Four parlor car service, has resumed his duties after a four weeks rest. Mrs George Worthington entertained at her home last Friday evening in honor of Miss Eva Morgan. Miss Eunice Cross Hampton and Mr You Save on a Diamond You Save on a Diamond what I save in rent by being two minutes from Washington street. Prices are my proof. Diamond Importer J.P.MULLALLY and Jeweler 28 MONUMENT PLACE "ASI When way of do always We m PERSON a Our payments are only Other an made me and DIAM -ous tree Walter Mason were married Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. John Middleton, who has been confied to her bed for more than a week is some better at this time. Mrs. Julia Washington, of Xenia, O, is in the city, called here by the illness of her sister. Mrs. John Middleton Miss Eva Morgan, who has been visiting Miss Allie Beard for the past few weeks, returned home in Dayton Sunday. Andrew J. Cooper, an employee of the Indianapolis Water Co., is suffering with a fractured finger and bruised hand. John E. Walker was given a surprise party in honor of his 23rd birthday last Tuesday night at his home in Wood street. James Brock, the popular tailor, has returned from a three weeks visit in Cincinnati, O., where he mixed with old friends. C. S. Smith, of Hargrove, Ala., representing district 50 is in the city a delegate to the United Miners of America's convention. Muriel Geraldine, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P Hopson in Northwestern avenue, is recovering from a recent illness. Miss Viola Benson, of Winchester, Ind., is in the city, to be with her cousin. Mrs. Mary Benson, who is a patient at St. Vincent's hospital. Mrs. Marinda Boyd, of Chicago, formerly of this city, was called to the city this week on account of the death of her father, Mr. James Roberts. Isaac Forson, after three years service with the Tenth Calvary, troop B, has returned from Ft. Robinson, Neb, and will again make this city his home. Messrs. J. W. Sweeney, of Darnsey, Ala., and C. Nesby, of Mt. Pleasant, la., delegates to the miners convention, were callers at the Freeman office this week. "Hlawatha," Longfellow's song, will be given in drama by the city's best talent in March, for the benefit of the building fund of the Second Christian church. The funeral of Mr. James Roberts took place on last Thursday afternoon at Jones Tabernacle church. Mr. Roberts was only sick a few days with pneumonia. We regret to state at this writing that owing to a serious accident Miss Tillie Larter, of Bedford, will be unable to pay her visit to the city. While cooking Miss Larter seriously burned her hands. The Marlon county B Y P. T., will hold an old time prayer and praise meeting at Corinthian church beginning Monday, January 28 and ending Sunday 29 with special program. All are invited to take part. The Rev. Duncan, pastor of the North indianapolis Presbyterian church, will preach at the North Presbyterian church tomorrow at 3:30 p. m. at which time the installation of the newly elected officers will take place BUSINESS INTERESTS Uneeda good Photo, go to Bennett's 36. E Washington. Try McCloskey for best photos He will please you. 160 N. Illinois street If you want a job call at Parker's Employment Agency, 315 Indiana ave. Household goods bought, sold and exchanged Naumann, 333 Indiana Ave Go to John Morris new Elite barbershop, 5 competent workmen, 344 India a avenue Did you know McCloskey made the best $1.00 and $3.00 photos in the city? 160 N Illinois street Electric massager, hot and cold baths at the Czar barbershop, 226 Lodiana avenue. Samuel E Gray, proprietor 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. I will sell or lease my barber shop and billard hall; the most elegant for colored people in Kansas City. Mo. Four chairs, bath, rooms laundry agency and cigar counter; good location and good trade. A splendid opening for a hustler. Address Nelson C. Crews. Clerk of Police Court. Kansas City, Mo. The Freeman can be found every week in Yezzo City Mo, at Parker's Artistcraw Barber Shop—a peer of all colored shops Headquarters for all professional men The Freeman is on sale in Mineola, Texas, at Sandy Anderson's. Call and secure a copy each week SAY,HELLO Do you buy your coal from W. Hattendtier? If not, why not? Absolutely honest dealings I have something fine— $3.50 per Ton I will deliver $1.00 worth of coal to ANY PART of the city. All standard grades of coal, coke and wood under shelter. Slack $2.25. Wood $2.50 per cord. Telephone me your wants to-morrow morning. W. HATTENDORF 2 Strong Places. Office and Yards 101 South Noble St. New Phone 4247. Old Phone. Main 4247. Madam Cozart Spanish Hair Grower and Straightener Makes the Hair Grow Soft and Silky Cures Dandruff and prevents the hair from falling out. Regular 50c Cans sent for trial by mail for 25c. Address Madam Cozart 17 N. Kentucky Ave. ATLANTA CITY, N. J. Look What Beautiful WIGS, FROM $3 75 UP, AT U. D. DAVIDSON & CO. TEMPLE OF FASHION HAIR STORE We do a wholesale business. Ladies in hair business write for wholesale price list. Mail orders promptly filled. 808 E. 12'h St., Ft Worth, 871 Jackson St., Dallas, Texas. Phone 782-281-0000 HOWARD'S LIGHTNING SHOE POLISHES NEW YORK A.C. HOWARD, CHICAGO. On sale in Indianaapolis, at Geo. J. Marott 26-28 E Washington street; Nutz & Grosskoph, 24-36 W. Washington ton street; Hide, Leather & Beating Co. 227 S. 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Hattie beatrice Ybee not a resident of the state of Indiana and said cause is for divorce a d that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto and the enforcement on said complaint required said defense to appear in said court, and answer or denur thereto on the 1th day of March.1905, the order of said Court said defendant last above notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint on her and that unless she appear in thereto on the 1th day of March.1905 the same being the 6th judicial day of said Court, to be begin and held at the court house in the city of indianapolis, on the 1st day of complaint and the matters and things therein alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence. W.M. E. DAVIS Clerk A OUR INVENTORY contains no asset which we value so highly as the long list of satisfied customers, which proves our work and our worth. This asset we regard as priceless as it insures the safe re- turn of trade and gives us security in the run which is surely coming in the spring. Of course we have prepared for it by negotiating for full tables of atra- tive, serviceable, tailoring fabrics which will be presented in due time. The Fall stock is still large enough to present a good assortment. Suits and Overcoats Tailored DEUTSCH TAILORING CO. INCORPORATED 41 South Illinois St. Indianapolis, - Indiana Cut out this advertisement and bring it with you to our Store when you buy and it will entitle you to a pretty present. NOTICE.—No presents will be given unless this advertisement is presented at time of purchase. The only credit house in the State that carries you over periods of misfortune without humiliation or extra charge such as out of work, sickness or death—come to us and buy what you need and all you want and get credit without additional charge. THE RELIABLE FURNITURE & CARPET CO. 32-34-36-38-40-42 SOUTH ILLINOIS STREET. YouWantaHome and YouWantMoney We will sell you investments on easy terms that will make you money. WE WILL SELL YOU: Bank stocks Trust Co. stocks Insurance Co. stocks Manufacturing Co. stocks Mercantile Co. stocks Railroad stocks Street Car stocks Plantation stocks Coal Co. stocks Mining stocks Oil stocks Gold Silver Copper Lead stocks Farms, City or Town property, or a business in most any locality. If you want to buy or sell communicate with us—let us know what class of investment you prefer, or what class of business you wish to buy or sell. KREIS & COMP'Y 63-70 Baldwin Bik INDIANAPOLIS, IND We want representatives every where in the U. S. and Foreign Countries. THE PALACE OUT RATE MEAT MARKET WE DEFT COMPETITION Pork Chops - - - - at 10 c per lb. Port Mole - - - - 89 c Lamb Chops - - - - 84 c Leg of Lamb - - - - 8 c Lamb Stew - - - - 4 c Veal Chops - - - - 10 c Veal Roast - - - - 8 c Veal Stew - - - - 8 c Bolling stew - - - - 5 c Chuck Steak - - - - 84 c Round or Loin Steak - - - - 10 c Portuguese Steak - - - - 18 c Rib Roast - - - - 8 c Shoot der Clod - - - - 8 c Chuck Roast - - - - 7 c Cow Beef - - - - 5 c Hamburg - - - - 84 c Bacon - - - - 10 c Hams, best in market - - - - 124 c California Hams - - - - 10 c Bologna - - - - 6 c Weinerwurst - - - - 8 c Pork "ausage" Lard, Kettle Rendered, (our own make) - - - - 82 c Call and be convinced for yourself. Remem ber the Place 418 W. Washington Street, JOHN F. CONCANNON, Frop New Phone 3731 TWO PHYSICIANS ARE WANTED at Ferguson, Ark., one of whom must be a woman and must be learned in the science of medicine and experienced. Address J. C. BAILEY. Weigh Bryce's Bread OLD HOMESTEAD BREAD The largest loaf in town The quality is finest Insist on having it from your grocer. PHONE, NEW 432. Any Cash Wanted? Any Cash Wanted? Whenever you have any pressing demands for money and want it in a hurry remember this is the place to get it. Our little easy payment plan recommends itself to every judicious borrower. (If You will find our rates the very lowest, No advance charges or compound interest. Special rebate if paid before due. We will advance you cash at once on you and wagons, fixtures, etc., without removal. in case of stickness or misfortune we will extend the time. The most courteous treatment alwys. Come to us for cash. A pleasant realization is that absolute secrecy is observed in all transactions. East Market Street Mortgage Loan Co. 205 Law Building. 134 E. Market St. Phone, New 4135 Phone, New 4135 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. PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY, S. E. Corner West Street. 550 Indiana Avenue. KUHN BROS. Wholesale & Retail Meats Fine Cutsof Beef a specialty. Telephones NEW 860 OLD 3803 407 W. Michigan St. STUCKY'S HEADACHE CAPSULES for immediate relief of headache ... 100 and 250 a box Fine California Wines ... 250 a quart bottle STUCKY'S DRUG STORE COR. ILLINOIS & OHIO STREET MRS. L. C. HAYES, THE DRUGGIST For pure drugs, toilet articles, perfumes and sundry articles call on me. I will be sure to please every one I Want Your Perscription and Other Medicine Trade, and am going to get it Come and see L. C. H. YES, THE DRUGGIST, You know where it is 502 Indiana Ave.ne INDIANAPOLIS, IND. THE PARKER HOUSE will suit you! WELL KNOWN FOR ITS EXCELLENT SERVICE The best of everything in season WELL APPOINTED ROOMS, BATHS, ETC. The traveling public will find superior accommodations at this notable hotel. 317-321 W. Michigan St. J. W. HOLIMAN, Prop New 4072—PHONES—Old, Red 6512 PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY. Telephones NEW 860 OLD 3803 MRS. L. C. HAYES, THE DRUGGIST For pure drugs, toilet articles, perfumes and sudry articles call on me. I will please every one. I Want Your Person and Other Medicine Trade. I Want Your Perscription and Other Medicine Trade, and am going to get it Come and see L. C. H. YE3, THE DRUGGIST, You know where it is 502 Indiana Avenue INDIANAPOLIS, IND. THE PARKER HOUSE will suit you! WELL KNOWN FOR ITS EXCELLENT SERVICE The best of everything in season WELL APPOINTED ROOMS, BATHS, ETC. The traveling public will find superior accommodations at this notable hotel. 317-321 W. Michigan St. J. W. HOLIMAN, Prop New 4972-PHONES-Old, Red 6112 COAL Plenty of COAL and plenty of Teams to deliver it. Sold in any quantity from 2 bushels up. COAL COAL AND SEE US INDIANAPOLIS WRECKING CO. 523 Indiana Ave. New Phone 3598 The Consolidated Coal and Lime Company, The Best Place for Your Coal, Yards Corner Ray Street and Madison Avenue, And Fourteenth Street and Senate Avenue, 13 Virginia Ave. MAIN OFFICE 13 Virginia Ave. Both Telephones 273. AUGUST KUHN, President. New Phone 3598 523 Indiana Aye. The Consolidated Coal and Lime Company, The Best Place for Your Coal, Yards Corner Ray Street and Madison Avenue, And Fourteenth Street and Senate Avenue, 13 Virginia Ave. MAIN OFFICE 13 Virginia Ave. Both Telephones 273. AUGUST KUHN, President. MEMORIALS We want an agent in every county to sell Memorials. One of our agents averages over $100 per month selling them to farmers. He uses a large and even. If we have our new agents fail to clear $100 after working 30 days, they can return Memorials unsold and the money paid for them will be refunded. Address MIDLAND COMPANY. 55 G. Street, Eighty Ilium. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH... ...AND HAIR TONIC... both in a box for $1.00, or three boxes for $2.00. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be "the best in the world." One box is all that is required if need is directed. MRS. WAITTEN THE MILLERY Buy your Christmas Hats now at Cost. A BRACH-LINK competition obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four a five-inch shade of hair, or two or three inches of shade a hour and a lighter or no needles. It does not hurt the skin, but it will be beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimple or burkens or blackheads, making the skin look smoother. When you get the color you will use the preparation. When you get the color you will use the preparation. New 'Phone 8002 that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it, send it to us. Wm. Billingsley Florist "In any case where it does to what we claim, we will return the money or send a book free of charge. Packed that so you can return it." Choice Cut Flowers. Designs a Specialty 201 N ILLINOIS ST. Designs a specialty 201 N ILLINOIS ST. CRANE & CO., 11 W. Jackson St., Richmond, Va.