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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XVIII. NUMBER 29 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1905 PRICE FIVE CENTS THE PYTHIAN GRAND LODGE AFFAIRS OF THE ORDER IN AR KANSAS PROSPEROUS $46.000 RAISED DURING THE YEAR Reports of Grand Officers and Their Election—Grand Demonstration and Picnic Events of the Session—Short Paragraph Personal Notes. Texarkana, Ark., Special.—Last week the city was filled with over 500 hundred delegates from various points in Arkansas to attend the twenty-first annual session of the Kights of Pythias Grand lodge. In this body was some of the wealthiest, respectable and most intelligent Negroes of the state. It was stated by many of the white merchants that the delegates were the most orderly and business looking men that have ever come to Texarkana. Grand Chancellor J. C. Duke read the call, and after the opening ode Grand Prelate Rev. James Jones offered prayer. The meeting was declared opened and the grand chancellor began his annual address. He said in part: "I congratulate you upon this magnificent grand lodge. Last year at Pine Bluff we had 150 lodges, whereas now we have 215. I have endeavored to give you my warm perusal support, in turn I wish you to give my order and help to defend Pythianism. I shall endeavor to rule with firmness and respect." Here he spoke at length on the progress of the order and gave material and intellectual advice to the Sir Knights. Closing he asked the benediction and blessings of the Almighty for the sessions of the week. Mr. Joseph L. Jones, adjunct general of the uniform ranks of America, addressed the meeting at some length. He stated that Arkansas had the largest state grand lodge of any jurisdiction of America. He spoke highly of the Supreme Grand Chancellor Sarkis and Grand Chancellor Duke. The other speakers were Dr. C. M. Wade, Hos. F. T. Vinegar, Dr. G. W. Hayman and Sir Knight Trotter. During the afternoon 185 Knights were given the past chancellor's degree. Sir Knight Aloza Stone was assistant keeper of R and S., and C. B. Lewis, reporter to the daily papers. In the evening a brilliant program was rendered. Prof. Blount, of the public school, was master of ceremonies. The program consisted of welcome addresses, vocal and instrumental solos. After the program the delegates and visitors assembled in the park and enjoyed them selves in daring and promenading. At night uniform rank of Hot Springs gave a public drill. The following committees were appointed: Enrollment—J. S. Austin, E. M. Miller, D. W. Weakley, J. A. Palmer, G. M. Morris Finance—J. S. Drew, E. A. Norris, J. W. M. Cook, E. W. Lindsey, H. Roberts Memorial--Rev. James Jones, W. R. Loveless, S. D. Washington, J. M. Clay, J. W. Campbell. Grievance--S. T. Stewart, T. W. Stevens R. W Wilson, A. B. Heerington, Dr. T. S. Meacham. Grand Chancellor's Address--J. D. Green, J. T. Jackson, H. R. Whitfield, J. B. Dorris, R. L banks, H. J. Young, Jr., C. A. Norman, W. D. Simms, T. J. Walker. State of Order--George Miller, J. A. Rodgers, Wm. Winston, S. M. R. B. Walker, Charles Harris. Law and Supervision--Judge S. C Pryce, James Green, Dr. J. C. House, C. A. Wingfield, Wm. Clayborn S. W. Harrington, Ed Lung, J. F. Ellerson, Felix Tats. Dispensation--H W. Foster, P. C. Roundtie, M F. Harris, B F. Jamerson, J H. Steel, James Still, P. C. Mitchell, J. W. Miley, Harrison Sauders. Foreign Correspondence--G H. Miller, Fletcher McMillen, W. E. Kelly, J. E. Thomason, N. B. Horton, W. E. Green, J H Packett, L. W. White Will Ponder. The second day's session was taken up largely in hearing the annual report of Grand Chancellor Duke and the giving out of the semi-annual password. During this day's session the delegates got down to business and many resolutions were offered for the benefit of the order by Sir Knih, hts Crintendon, Sight, Alexander, Vinegar, Miller, Harrison, Nordman, Thomason, Williams, Bryd, Samington, Glover, Foster, Williams, Smith, Chandler, Candler, Hawby and M. F. Harris. Sir Knigh Al Johnson, Grand Master of the Odd Fellows was ing A BIT OF TARGET PRACTICE. INDIANAPOLIS JUL 22 1905 PUBLIC LIBRARY AMBITION DON'T GIVE UP BUT TRY IT AGAIN. troduced and addressed the grand lodge. The report of the grand chancellor gave an accurate account of all the lodges he visited and their condition. The report was received with general satisfaction. It was referred to the proper committee. The leading speakers of the afternoon were Sir Knights James Jones, F. T. Vinegar, J. E. Bush, P. W. Walls, J. N. Donahoo. Grand Master of exchequer made his report. It was short and listened to with much interest. It showed that the lodge was in a prosperous condition and that it had on hand $20,000. At night the sessions were held in the First Baptist church. Grand keeper of, and C., made his report and it showed that upwards of $46,000 had passed into his hands; in the treasury $20,000 and $14,000 endowment This report brought forth tumultuous applause. During the same night the uniform rank of Hot Springs, which is one of the best drilled companies in the South, gave an exhibition drill at the park. It was largely attended and very pleasing to the visitors. The third day's session was begun by hearing the reports of the grand attorney and the grand medical director. The grand medical director said he had examined 2,197 certificates and rejected 300 Dr. Hayman then made an appeal for the local lodges to select the best and most reliable examinations possible. The board of directors, composed of Sir J. N. Donahoo, J. H. Young and J. R. Smith, made their report; it was referred to the financial committee. A matter relative to the payment of a widow's claim, came up before the body, but it was finally adjusted by the grand lodge. The sessions on this day became a little stormy and exciting. The real issue being that Grand Chancellor J. C. Dukes and W. L. Purifoy, Keeper of R. and C., had been unfriendly during the year. The report of Sir W. L. Purifoy made him very popular and looked upon with favor. After the report of Sir Purifoy, the grand chancellor and grand keeper of R. and S., shock hands and nominations were in order. Sir Knight Chambers nominated Sir F. T. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1905. DON'T GIVE UP BUT TRY IT AGAIN. Vinegar, who is one of the best young orators and humorous speakers in the state. Sir James Jones, the orator of the convention and a speaker whose name is well known in this section, nominated Grand Chancellor Duke. Sir Duke secured the necessary two third vote and acting Chancellor Young declared Sir Duke elected. Rev. P. W. Walls also spoke and it is declared that he was scholarly, thoughtful and eloquent. Grand Keeper of R. and S., W. L. Purifoy was so strong that the rules were suspended and was elected by acclamation. The other officers elected were Sir Knights A. J. Binns, G. V. C.; Rev. James Jones, G. P.; Thaddeus G. V. C.; M. G. of E.; W. L. Purifoy, G. M. of E; T. A. Allman, G. M. E; F. W. Polk, G. M. A.; John A. Young, Jr., G. m; Sir Avant, G. F.; T. Vinegar, G. L; W. S. Moore, G. O. G.; Turner, I. G. I; Dr. Flipper recommended for P. G. C., degree; Sir J. T. Warren, representative to supreme lodge; Sir J. S. Austin, member trustee board. The day's session was taken up in hearing reports of committees and discussing matters relative to the good of the order. Sir Wm. Alexander offered a resolution to send Grand Chancellor J. C Duke and other Knights to the National Business Men's League. The resolution was carried and Sir Theodore Boulds, of Madison, Ark., was elected. In the afternoon a grand street parade was formed, headed by the Odd Fellows' band. Promptly at 4:30 p.m. the gallant Knights, keeping step by the grand music, with uniform rank of Samppeen Co., No. 4 and Plateau No. 2, officers of the grand lodge riding in carriages, marched through the principal streets to the Gun Club's park. Here over a thousand spectators viewed the two companies drill on the contesting field. As was stated by the daily papers, those companies of Hot Springs did some of the most artistic military maneuvers seen in this section. The bearing and drilling was of the highest order. Capt. J. R. Smith and his company bear the reputation of being the unequaled in the South. They will go to Pittsburgh. August. They were given $250 by the trustee board of the grand lodge. At night Gen. J. T. T. Warren installed the officers for the ensuing year. After the installation all persons assembled had a delightful time in a social way. Dancing and meeting the many visitors from all parts of the state. Next meeting at Hot Springs. GRAND LODGE NOTES, What would the grand lodge do without Vinegar? The name of Duke was often heard during the sessions. Unguestionably, Dr. P. W. Walls made a splendid speech. Sir Bryant Luster told such a humorous joke he succeeded in landing his man. G. K R. S., Purifoy will ever be remembered by his excellent report and rapid stride he made in a few days. Dr. Hayman ran against the wishes of the other doctors after serving one year as per contract. They denounced him. Grand Prelate James Jones was the parliamentarian of the session. Full of wit and humor and always ready at the art of speech making. The camp of the uniform rank was named after Past Grand Chancellor J. H. Young, who is one of the fathers of Pythianism of Arkansas. Sir J. E. Bush, Dr. Thornton, J. W. Douglass, Wm. Alexander, Bryant Luster, A. S. Austin and others of the City of Roses well represented their lodges. When G. M. E., Thaddaeus Arrington reported over $20,000 all he brought forth much applause, Sir Arrington is always ready when the lodge wants money. The military companies from Hot Springs came to Texarkana in two private cars. Your representative rode in them on his return as far as Benton. Captains Smith and Cristenden treated me royally. They had new reclining car chairs and decorated on the exterior with Pythian colors, they also served lunch and refreshments. The people of Texarkana were very hosa pitable to the large number of delegates and Grand Chancellor J. C. Duke expressed his thanks through this paper to those who in anyway added pleasure to the visiting Knights. The writer also thanks the daily Courier for space in its columns. C. R. LEWIS, COLUMBIA, TENN. The seventh annual session of the K. of P. Grand Lodge convened here July 11-13. Over a hundred visiting delegates were in attendance from all over the state. The formal opening of the session was held Tuesday at the Knights of Pythias hall with Dr. J. P. Crawford of Nashville, Tenn., presiding over the brotherhood association and Dr. R. F. Boyd of Nashville presiding over the Ladies' Court. A musical was given Tuesday night by the members, assisted by local talent of the city. On Wednesday evening the parade formed in front of Castle hall and marched to Riverside park, headed by the Pulaski brass band, where they had a general outing and witnessed a ball game between the Paducah Nationals and the Columbia Giants. At the park all the male members of the grand lodge formed on the "bleachers" to have a picture taken which made a beautiful spectacle to those in the grandstand. The crowd was the largest in the history of the park. We are glad to say that these colored people were allowed a privilege, as the park was under their control on that day. On Thursday night a banquet was given and the election of officers occurred. There were a great many office seekers but only a few were successful. Most of the delegates left Friday for their various homes with a long remembrance of the hospitality shown by them the Columbia people. The death of Dr. J. A. Davis, P., who died in Mt. Mpleasant last Monday morning removes one of the ablest ministers of the Tennessee conference. He was presiding elder of the Columbia circuit for four years. When the shocking intelligence was received here Monday morning it was (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5.) THERE IS NO MIDDLE COURSE FOR THE POLITICIAN ADDRESS TO C. E. CONVENTION By Secretary Bonaparte, New Cabinet Member, Who Makes His First Public Utterance Since Accepting Portfolio. Baltimore, Md, Special.—Political spolls men were denounced in no uncertain terms Tuesday, July 10, by Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte in his first public utterance delivered before the Christian Endeavor Convention. The subject of his address was "Pure Politics and Religion," and he spoke in part as follows: "The underlying evil in the administration of our public affairs is simply dishonesty. Our public offices are too often by dishonest men, too often gained by dishonest means, too often used for dishonest ends. Of course, I do not mean that all, a majority, or even any large number of our officials take public moneys or fraudulently waste public property or in any way cause penitentiary to yawn for them. "The great bulk of Americans in public employ wish and intend to do their duty but a grave and mischievous, though very common confusion of ideas as to what is their duty, makes the best of them sometimes fail to do it and permits the worst often to neglect it with impunity. The error is rooted in a mistaken and immoral theory as to the nature of the position they hold. "In law and morals alike a public office belongs to the people; its duties are fixed by the people's laws; its salaries are paid with the people's money. Therefore, every office created either by the constitution or by the laws authorized by that instrument is a public trust created for the public benefit. "While, however, few deny flatly and openly the truth of the doctrine thus laid down it is practically contradicted every day and in all parts of the union. For seventy-five years we have permitted our public offices to be treated as mere loot in a political warfare, not as trusts belonging to the people but as 'spoils' belonging to the 'victors. Moreover, since the pecuniary value of many offices can be largely increased by adopting latitudinarian views as to certain lines of official conduct, an absence of prejudice is soon cultivated against 'tips,' 'sugar,' the 'plugging' of corporations and other practices with conventional and ephemistic names, which cloak such bald terms as extortion and bribery. "Civil service reform in fact applies a caustic to the very ulcer of our politics in the application of morality and common sense to the choice of public servants. The typical American politician, as developed by the spoils politics, earns his living by holding, when he can get it, a public office in return for past or expected party work. To get rid of him and his work we must thoroughly eradicate from our own minds and those of our fellow citizens the absurd and wicked notion that offices are "spoile." This must be our first step if we would purify our politics and so long a step that it will go far to render needless any further steps in the work of purification." JACKSON, MISS Dr. S. D. Redmond, the noted physician, left on the 15th for New York City, where he goes to spend some time taking a post graduate course in the New York Post Graduate College and Hospital. Dr. Redmond is one of the leading men of the state, not only as a physician but in every way — Mrs. Redmond is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clayton, in Seattle, Wash. She goes from there to the Portland exposition. "Religious Life of the Negro." Booker T. Washington has an article in the July North American Review of the "Religious Life of the Negro." It is a critical study of the influences regnant in the moral life of the Negro people of the United States. It will well repay the careful reading. C E Hawk, now in Atlanta, Ga, is still representing The Freeman in the Southern States. JOHAN'S WORLD This column will be devoted to the interests of women. Questions will be cheerfully answered, and the queries will be answered which the querist may be answered. The full name and address must also be given. This will not, under any circumstances, be published. No answer will be sent by email to Women's Corner, the Women's Indianapolis, Ind. Address all communications to Women's Corner, the Women's Indianapolis, Ind. It is not always the cleverest man who makes the best husband. Very often what the world calls a stupid man will be far the easiest to live with. When water pipes burst or when children have the croup an ordinary man will be so patient and helpful that you do not realize what a perfect comfort this may be until you have had experience of a different sort of being at the head of a house. It is very nice to have the world talking of your husband's greatness and cleverness, and you are very proud of him, but this is not every day in the week, and you have your husband about all the time. If you are thinking of a husband, don't look for outward shine, for glitter and glory; homespun wears better than spangled net, so don't be afraid to accept the homely man who loves you and will take care of you, instead of waiting for an ideal that can only exist in your own mind. —Exchange. 000 Charles W. Anderson, a colored man, leader of the New York Republican organization of colored voters, who is now colctor of internal revenue, took charge of his office July 1, and has appointed a white woman, Miss Ida Smallley as his official stenographer. 000 Mrs. Nora Hitchens is the successful matron of The Alpha Home at Indianapolis, Ind This home is for aged colored women of Indiana. At present there are ten inmates. 000 Indian girls, who have graduated from the Government School, have been employed as servant girls at Appleton, Wis. They have all taken courses in domestic science at the school and their work is praised by the employers Thirty or forty from the Oneida reservation will graduate shortly, and, according to one of the Indians they will seek kitchen work in Green Bay and Appleton. Among those already employed already are several graduates of the Hampton school in Virginia. 000 A certain artist, who, being wiser than his kind, has concealed his name says that he can no longer get suitable models for the female figure because all of the women of today have heads too large for their bodies. He lives in hope that the increasing popularity of athletics will develop the bodies till the old fashioned proportions admired by the sculptors of Greece shall be restored. 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He is a brave man indeed who dares to accuse the women of today of having by reason of their learning developed swelled heads. But his vle w of the entire matter is askew. The Greek woman's head was too small that is the real state of the case. She was, as a type, ignorant, unlearned. DR. B untrained in the use of the brain. One small head could easily carry all she knew, with room to spare. What this artist and all the rest of his kind should do is to remodel their ideas about models. Let them stop worrying about Greeks and carve in immortal marble the genius of American womanhood. There is nothing whatsoever the matter with women of today. She is most particularly and generally all right. She is the very best that ever was.—New York Sun. A dealer in artificial hair says, "we are selling three times more hair than we did five or six years ago, and the funny part of it is that our largest customers are young women. It is a rare thing for an American woman, whether young or elderly, to grow enough hair on her own head to come up to the demands of our modern colfur." 000 The lady should bow first when meeting a gentleman in the street. It is her privilege to do so, as it shows whether she desires to continue his acquaintance or not. Among intimate friends either party may speak first. In shaking hands, do so with a warm cordial grasp or not at all. 000 Do not flatter yourself that you have made an impression when a man smiles at you. Perhaps he is too well bred to laugh. A tale-bearer is as bad as a talemaker. 000 Runaway marriages, like other runaways are apt to end in wrecks. 000 A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired but the world will always keep its eyes on the spot where the crack was. ONE BOTTLE DOES IT. If your hair is curly or kinky, one bottle of Ford's Original Ozonized Ox Marrow will make it straight, soft and easy to comb so that you can put it up in any style. Read the following letter we received March 31, 1905, from Rhoda Edwards, Calvert, Texas: "I have used one bottle of Ford's Original Ozonized Ox Marrow and my hair is perfectly straight, soft and black as silk. I will always use it." Ford's Ox Marrow also cures dandruff and makes the hair grow. Warranted harmless. Send us fifty cents and we will mall you a bottle postpaid. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, 76 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. MODESTO, CAL "Pap" Crowe died July 2 The funeral services were held by Rev, Collins July 4. "Pap" Crowe was one of the oldest settlers of the valley. He work- OOKER T. WASHIN ed hard and bought a nice home; had all the comforts of life and at the good old age of 77 years passed on to meet his Maker. A wife and six children survive him.—Lewis Byneum left Sunday for Stockton, Cal. on business Shadrick Bedell, of Ceries, Cal.; entertained Miss Merie Baker, Miss Flora Ellison and others at dinner July 4. The Social Club meets regularly every Wednesday evening—if you want this paper, see C. A. Hughes. THE POPULAR MAGAZINE Ainslee's for August has for its novelette and leading feature a story with a distinctly French atmosphere. It is "The Adventures of Joujon," and is by Edith Macyane. The tale deals with the apparently irreprotable conflict between the old regime and the new, the irreconcilable hostility between the French aristocrat and the French pessant. That the author is able, in her story to bring about an understanding between these elements is due in no small degree to the aid of the typical American girl. TAINTED LAWS They talk about the foreign shores And preach of filthy money. But, how about our Tainted Lawt?— The bees that sting make honey. —SYLVESTER RUSSELL Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. WHY I AM PROUD OF MY RACE WHY I AM PROUD OF MY RACE BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. It happened to me some years ago that at a public function of some sort I was introduced to a woman of some distinction who had shown considerable interest in the work we have been attempting to do at Tuskegee to educate the colored people along lines that will make them more useful citizens. In talking with her about this work I mentioned casually that I was proud of my race. She looked at me for a moment with an expression of mild surprise and then turned to a gentleman who had been taking part in the conversation and said: "What does Mr. Washington mean?" It was evidently entirely beyond her comprehension, in spite of her friendly feeling for me and my work that a Negro should find anything in his own people to feel proud of. Fortunately, the friend to whom she addressed her question came to my rescue with a few phrases. He said what I meant was that I was proud of the history and traditions of my people, but he did not say what there was in the history and traditions of the Negro of which I might be proud, and I fear that if the lady had pressed her question and asked him to specify just what GTON. things he thought there were of which a Negro might properly be proud he would have found it difficult to answer. Up to this time I do not think that I myself had thought over carefully the grounds upon which a Negro had a right to face the world and say he was proud of his own people. I had been too busy in the struggle to get something accomplished to have time to speculate. The joy I felt in having obtained my own freedom of action and in seeing what was being accomplished by others of my race, small though it might be, inclined me to think that others would place somewhat the same value on the achievements that I did. Knowing as I did how we had come out of slavery with almost nothing in the way of civilization, except the Christian religion, certain improved methods of labor and the English language, knowing also the struggles and the sacrifices that so many members of my race were making to get the mere tools of higher civilization, namely, a common school education. It was natural that I should feel proud of what. In spite of mistakes and misunderstandings we had accomplished in forty years, even when it seemed insignificant compared with what the Anglo-Saxon people had accomplished in twelve hundred years. It seemed to me that a race or an individual should be measured by the progress made, from the from which he or it has risen, as Mr. Douglass used --- to say, rather than by the heil which remained to be attained. I am still of that opinion. Ifseems to me that an individual or race may justly feel proud of any achievement, however humble, as long as it represents advance in the right direction. So I am proud of every achievement of my race, however insignificant—every farm purchased, every acre of land well tilled, every house well built—because I know the effort and the sacrifice they have cost, and because I know that only by the accumulation of just such humble individual efforts as these the race is going to succeed. I am proud of the postpositions of the Negro race, because of the ardor with which it pursues knowledg² and the ease with which it learns, because it is a young race and has its future still before it and not behind it as some one has aptly put it. The Anglo-Saxon race has gained pretty nearly all that it holds most dear in the world, its territory and its rights, by conquest and rebellion. The race has acquired in these wars what I heard Professor James of Harvard characterize at the Peace Conference as the "war instinct." An Anglo-Saxon instinctive admires a nation or individual that will fight for his rights; but it is hard for him to understand that there is anything in the patient endurance and capacity for suffering that has enabled the Negro race to survive transportation to a foreign continent and the hardships of two hundred years of slavery. But I am proud of these also. I am proud of the quaint, melancholy and beautiful slave songs in which the sorrow and the hopes of my people once found expression. I am proud that these same slaves proved faithful, in their hour of trial, to the southern people, that when their masters were called from their firesides to war they dared trust their wives and children to these faithful servants and that in all that period of disorder not once was that trust betrayed. I am proud that in all discouragements and sometimes even injustices, to which the colored people in this country must still submit, they have the courage to go calmly and patiently forward. I can only reflect that it was these same qualities that enabled the early Christians to survive the trials and persecutions to which they were subjected for centuries and made it possible finally for the Christian religion to become the dominant force for human welfare in the modern world. I am proud of my race, finally, because I see it day by day learning to make itself more useful in those communities of which it has become a part and because I believe that in the end it will be found that it has something valuable of its own to contribute to the civilization of the world. MARLIN, TEX. Marlin is a prosperous little city of 5000 people located on the H. & T. C. and I. & G. N. R. R., having direct connection and good services with the larger cities of Texas and with St. Louis, New Orlans and other interstate railroad centers. The climate is excellent and the place is especially adapted as an all year round resort. The heat of the summer and the cold of the winter rarely ever being excessive. It is an ideal winter resort and invalids who dread the rigid cold of the northern latitudes can find here a climate agreeable to out-door life with enough sunshine to dispel the gloom always felt by the sick and despondent. In short Marlin is a desirable place to spend a month or more or even a week, at any time of year. Besides the hotels there are nice family boarding houses and the requirements and tastes of all can be easily gratified in Marlin. Among the businesses represented by the colored people are: 2 grocery stores, 3 barber shops, confectionery and ice cream parlor, 1 tailor shop, 1 shoe-maker, 2 restaurants, and 1 physician. There are 4 churches, A. M. 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The season is at its top notch at the Crescent Among the recent waiters to arrive is Wm. Hendricks, J. W. Riley, W H. Russell, W E West and others. A. T. Stanley and Nathan Smith have returned to Memphis after a stay of two months with us. Before leaving Mr Stanley gave a dutch supper and every one seemingly enjoyed themselves Miss Nellie Rector and Mrs. Mary Hanley of St. Louis are among the new ar- HAMPTON NEGRO CONFERENCE HELD AT HAMPTON, JULY 12, 15 AND 14, 1905. TUBERCOLOSIS AMONG NEGROES Considered-Exporting of Colored Girls Condemned-Negro Insurance Companies Discussed--Social Settlement Work Among Negroes Urged. The discussion of consumption by Dr. Joseph J. France of Portsmouth. Va. aroused great interest among the colored people of the conference. Dr. France showed that the Negro death rate from consumption is about twice that of the whites in the leading cities of Virginia. It urged plans similar to those used in New York City to combat the disease. The conference is already co operating with the National Tuberculosis Association in the distribution of literature upon the subject, in forming local committees to educate the people and in efforts to establish a sanitarium for the Negro consumptives of Virginia and other Southern States EXPORTING OF COLORED GIRLS. Next in its interest to the people was the subject of exporting colored girls to northern cities for immoral purposes. A number of flagrant cases were given by delegates, the saddest of which was that of a young colored girl who was brought home to a Virginia town a physical and mental wreck. This young woman had been away from her old parents but a few weeks when a white woman one day, without any warning to the parents, led her into the house and left her there with no word of explanation. The girl's mind is perfectly blank. She spends her waking hours in a corner of the little house with her hands over her face, unable to tell her troubles to her dazed and grief stricken parents. The conference is now in a position to direct any young woman into safe hands in Philadelphia, Boston and New York. Miss Frances A. Kellor of New York City has brought about the cooperation of various forces which will ultimately stop this nefarious trifil. NEGRO SAVINGS INSTITUTIONS. The economic committee considered the soundness of Negro savings institutions. It was shown that Negro insurance companies pay but little attention to death rates in selection of their policy holders. The extreme danger of this oversight was forcibly pointed out and committees were appointed to bring the insurance people together on this matter and also to educate the people in some of the principles n.derlying sound insurance. The race was urged to give its savings institutions its closest attention. Saving and loan establishments are in sense public institutions and they Send Ten Cents To-day For a sample copy of ALEXANDERS MAGAZINE. This is the best of the kind published at the present time. Liberal commission to good Agents. Address CHARLES ALEXANDER, 7.4 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, Mass. INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $2.00 per year; includes subscription to The Freeman, in advance.] HEADWATERS. C. W. Dwyer, headwaiter Commercial Club Minneapolis, Minn. 8 105 C. H. Plummer, headwaiter Brunswick, Uniontown, Pa. 10-05 R. H. Bradley, headwaiter Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. 3-06 HOTEL DIRECTORY This column used exclusively for the ad dresses of hotels restaurants lodging and boarding houses and club rooms throughout the country, and intended as a guide for the traveling public for information selected. Hotel Refoamer - First class hotel. HOLMES, manager in all respects 900 N. 6th street, Richmond, Va. A. W. Holmes, manager. HEADQUARTERS 111 West 27th Street, New York. rivals here. The waiters of the Crescent enjoyed quite a treat given in honor of the new arrivals here. W. C. Wilkins, the efficient headwaiter, is meeting with much success along all lines. Too much praise cannot be given Mr. Wilkins. He is among the youngest headwaiters in the business, and handles his men like one with years of experience. H Y Pennycoat is his second. He too, is quite young, which speaks very high for young men holding such responsible positions. The Crescent Hotel is headquarters for The Freeman in Eureka Springs. L. P. Simmons is agent and is meeting with much success. should be regularly and carefully inspected. NEGRO EDUCATION City schools were shown to be much better than those of the rural districts. Yet, even in many of the cities, the seating capacity of the school rooms was not nearly sufficient. As against this, it was stated that in some cities the Negroes do not use even the limited seating room offered them. The Negroes of these cities were urged to see to it that their children used the space given, and then to seek for further advantages. In many places where the public funds are inadequate Negroes are supplementing them out of their own pockets, and it was recommended that they continue to do this, while at the same time not forgetting that they are entitled to their share of public funds and not neglecting to use wise means to obtain this share. Sunday-schools were proved to be very effective agencies for good among the colored people. In every section of this state more children attend Sunday-schools than the public schools. While the public school attendance is about 23 per cent the Sunday school average is about 38 per cent. These Sunday-schools are gradually increasing the attention which they give to moral and practical questions of life. They are a power against intemperance and other evils among the Negroes. Nevertheless there is much which can be learned from the methods of social settlements and a committee was appointed to bring about a union of Sunday-school and neighborhood contact work. The evils of the county jails were described in their relation to the colored criminals. They were shown to be a center for the diffusion of immorality among the colored people, more dangerous to the morals of the race in some respects than a consumptive house to the physique of a community. The evils of indiscriminate giving were discussed and the barbarous care of the aged in public institutions was described. Through co-operation with the Virginia charities and correction association it is hoped that reform in the county jails and in charitable institutions will be brought about. This year the conference began a movement in behalf of farmers. According to the census of 1900 nine per cent of the Negro farmers own the r land, and they are annually increasing both in number of farmers and in the amount of land possessed. These farmers are often situated in counties where contact with the forward movement of the age is exceedingly rare. The Hampton Negro Conference now plans to assist such farmers by assembling them in local conferences to listen to lectures on improved farming, to co-operate in various methods of self-help similar to those which Sir Horace Plunkett introduced into Ireland. OPINION OF THE PRESS It is painful to hear that in Canada, once the asylum of the hunted slave, there are signs of a disposition to trample on the black man. This is utterly vile. It is the propensity of the lowest grades of white society to feed their fancy for superiority at the expense of the unhappy and weak. The most insolent oppressors of the Negro in the United States used to be the low Irish of New York. How did the black man come here? Did he intrude on us as an uninvited guest? He was kidnapped in his own land by the white and dragged hither with a devilish cruelty compared with which the atrocities of black barbarism in Ashanti are almost mercy. In fact the hideous tribal wars of Africa received probably a great * WESTERN BRANCH 325 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill. impulse from the slave hunter. Let those who are inclined to trample on the Negro turn to the annals of the slave trade. Nobody destres to enforce a fusion which nature has forbidden. All that is demanded is decent treatment and immunity from insult. The line of race can not be effaced. But above all races is humanity.—Toronto Sun. HOUSTON, TEX Mrs. Julia Lewis has returned from Galveston after spending a very pleasant week with her husband and relatives.—Mr. and Mrs. Will Land are at home after a few months' stay at the island City.—Mr. Charles McGuire returned home after spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs. Mabel Davis at Lumpasse, Tex.—The demise of Albert Slaughter was very sadly deplored by the entire city.—Misses Annie M. White and N. H. Hill left for Austin to attend the School of Methods.—Levilson Childs, one of the prominent Knights of the Pan surprised his friends by taking a better half in the person of Miss Fannie Childress, one of the well-known belles of Houston.—H. Edwards, the hustling agent and reporter for The Freeman in Houston is kept very busy supplying the many calls—W. G. Robinson, the well-known proprietor of the D limonico Hotel and Grocery has decided to remain in this city after con templating making Omaha, Neb., his future home.—Dr. and I Mrs. McDavid enjoyed a pleasant stay in the Oleander City.—Miss Mattle Blount has recovered from her recent illness and has departed for the sea coast for her health. Prof. F. F. Richardson spent last week in the island City where he went to attend the annual conclave of the Anulent Order of Pilgrims—Authrur Edward, the agent for the Indianapolis Freeman has resumed his duties after a month's absence from the city.—Bob Howth is back among his friends after a month's stay in Galveston, looking much better. He is contemplating a trip to Denver, Col., in the near future. There has been organized by the leading and most progressive colored men of the city of Houston, a social and literary club which has taken the "Americus." The club has been chartered for fifty years under the laws of the state. Its membership exceeds two hundred bright, energetic and progressive young men. A large and spacious building, with eight elegantly furnished rooms has been prooured on a prominent street, where on July 4 a grand reception was given. In the building there is a parlor, reading room kitchen, store room, billiard and bar. The building is lighted by electricity and gas. This club speaks volumes for the enterprising Negro citizenship of Houston. The officers are: F. I. Richardson, president; A J. Witherspoon, secretary; R. H Tevis, treasurer; J. T. Cottrell, Manager. SHAWNEE, OKLA. The Eastern Oklahoma Sundayschool and B. Y. P. U met at Deep Fork, Okla., July 14 with delegates from Pleasant Hill Baptist Sundayschool, Mrs. L. C. Smith, Mrs. Readus and M. Lawson—Miss O. M. Harris will give a concert the last of July for the benefit of the church The people of Shawnee should rally to her call. The Freeman's Headquarters Persons in Macon, Ga, should see our representative, C. J. 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The fight took place on the stairway leading to the room in which the dead man lived. We know nothing about the merits of this particular case, but we do know that this policeman has many times shown himself as unsuited and unfit to hold any position in the public service. A week seldom passes in which he does not brutally club some suspect. These are usually colored men. He has told some of the most respected and gentlemanly colored men in the city that "all coons looked alike" to him. The fact that he accosted and threatened George P. Stewart, publisher of the Recorder, is enough to convict him of total unfitness for the position he holds. Mr. Stewart is quiet and gentlemanly at all times and in all places. He filed two complaints against this overly officious policeman and they were dismissed by recommendation of Supt. Kruger without even hearing the testimony of Mr. Stewart. If Mr. Kruger had not shown himself so ready to shield his subordinates, right or wrong, this killing might have been avoided. Yet, it may be as well for the public that matters have terminated as they have. We get no consolation from the fact that his unfortunate victim was a white man only so far as it makes his punishment more certain; and judging from the public temper no official soreen will be allowed to stand between him and the law, and it is our candid belief that if he gets all he deserves "he will get a plenty." While this investigation is going on it would be well to investigate some of the doings in and about Engine House No. 1. If one half the stories told about this place be true, the scenes enacted here will bear close resemblance to some of the police doings of Russia. It is currently charged that this is the place where this man Christ, or fist, takes his arrests and without ceremony proceeds to beat and club all who are not supposed to have enough influence to cause him trouble. It is well known that we have some as no account policemen as were ever on the beat. Let all such as this one be supplanted by men who have some sense of discrimination and the fitness of things, and we shall then have no more such Christs who, in the absence of heads must depend on their fists. THE DEFENSE LEAGUE. What is The Defense League? or, what is The Defense League designed to be? It is a number of colored men and women who desire to assist in allaying race prejudice, the most hurtful thing in the way of race progress. Misrepresentation, coming either from ignorance or hate, sows the seed, and these, when let alone, grow and flourish. In spite of the fact that we are surrounded as we are, the average American is ignorant of the best that is present among us. They regard the few cases of intelligence and fitness with which they come into contact as rare exception. And why should they not think so, when, filled, as his country is, with capable men and women of the race, a vile asperation or misrepresentation is allowed to go practically unanswered? If every prominent writer and speaker who either ignorantly or maliciously maligns the race were to receive fifty or more well written etters from colored people, living in various parts of the United States, the effect THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. could not fail to be helpful. In the face of such replies they could not go on from year to year repeating their fallacies and slanders. It is from these higher places, through publications and from rostrums, that the evil seed is sown which shows such ready growth in the mass below. We therefore propose that we shall stand ready to make reply when misrepresented from these higher sources. The request for this concert of action will be published in these columns. This will be necessary in order to have unity of action. Not more than six letters a year will be asked of any member. Is this little time too much to give for the benefit of a whole race, many of whom are unable to give this much for themselves. Are you not willing to do his much? If it were possible to stir a thousand capable mem and women to such action, what vast good could be done! One of the most charming women I met, while on a trip through the South a year ago, was a very beautiful octooon, who had higher ideals of womanhood, wifehood, and motherhood, than many fashionable white women of my acquaintance. So many such men and women may be found today among the colored race, that it seems little less than an evidence of senility, or of idocy, for any white person to declare the education and elevation of the race to be a failure. In the South, and in the North, it is an everyday matter to see well groomed and fashionably attired colored men and women emerging from homes which are little less than squalf. At the present era I would say that a higher ideal of the home, and of what was demanded of those who have received a certain amount of education in their attitude toward that home, was the important one for the colored race to attain.—Ella Wheeler Wilcox, in The Colored American Magazine. Regardless of the fact that but a comparative few have signified their willingness to aid in the work of The Defense League we shall begin active operations with the first issue of this paper. In September, at which time we hope to have a sufficient number with which to do effective work. Under no circumstances will any member be expected to write more than six letters a year—one letter in two months. If we could only see the vast amount of good that must surely result from this small effort we are certain that a deluge of responses would come from these repeated calls for assistance. The request is not for help in some questionable project—but assistance of the most telling kind to you and every member of the race. So long as we do editional work on this paper, we shall keep this matter before you. We shall do so because we believe it to be an easy and inexpensive way of doing a great good. The Star of this city is publishing a series of paragraphs under the head of "Good Republicanism." It consists of statements of Republicans who were much opposed to the present candidate for Mayor in the recent primary election. The list ought to include the genial editor of The World, for scarcely had Mr. Bookwalter ceased denouncing him as a 'renegade' before Mr. Brewer landed on both feet squarely in front of the Bookwalter procession. The loyalty of Mr. Brewer has never been questioned, and since this is a test of ones deserts for party honors we are surprised that some plum about the size of an Indiana pumpkin has not fallen squarely into his generous lap. "Don't you know who I am? You should keep out of the way." So said young Jilson to an old woman whom he had knocked down in one of his fast drives through a crowded street. This sounds very much like some of the sayings of the French nobility just prior to the Revolution. This youngster has injured several people and his latest act is the smashing of a breadwagon and injuring the driver. A fine with a rock-pile sentence attached would do this young man a world of good. There are somethings that money should not be allowed to pay for. The labor leaders of Chicago are now getting down to business and have commenced to assault one another. Election day is the most important day in the year for the laborer to work for himself but on that day he works for some other fellow. The other 364 days when he can do little to change existing conditions he talks of injustice. Until the laborer grows to learn that his proper remedy for existing ills lies in the ballot instead of the brick-bat he should continue to blame himself instead of others. ASUMMER LONGING. I must away to wooded hills and vales, When wooded, slow streams flow cool and clent. And idle barges flap their listless salts— For me the summer sunset glows and pales, And green fields wait for me. I long for shadow forests, where the birds Twitter and chirp at noon from every tree. I long for blossomed leaves and lowing herds; And Nature's voices say, in mystic words, "The green fields wait for thee." I dream of uplands where the primrose shines, And waves her yellow lamps above the lea; Of tangled copses, swung with trailing vines; Of open visitas, skirted with tall pines, Where green fields wait for me. I think of long, sweet afternoons, when I May lie and listen to the distant sea, Or hear the breezes in the reeds that sigh, Or insect voices chirping shrill and dry, In fields that wait for me. These dreams of summer come to bid me find The forest's shade, the wild bird's melody, While summer's rosy wreaths for me are twined, While summer's fragrance lingers on the wind, The article by Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute on "Why I Am Proud of My Race" was published Sunday, June 28th, in the Sunday magazine section of the New York Tribune, Washington Star, Boston Post, The Pittsburg Post, The Chicago Record-Herald, The Baltimore Herald and The Philadelphia Press, securing thereby, at the hands of a guaranteed circulation, of more than 850,000 persons. It is a gem in its way and will be read with interest and pleasure by every colored man into whose hands it comes. He began as a poor boy down on the farm. Here he worked and helped his father until he became of age. He then felt that he must have a larger and fuller life than could be found in the country, so he went to live in the city. For some years he was engaged in various occupations but gradually made his way forward and to-day he is a precinct committeeman. What a contrast between the treatmen which New York accorded Mr. Anderson and that which South Carolina accorded Dr. Crum! By what devious process of reason can Tillman and his kind arrive at the conclusion that they are better than those men of New York who welcomed Mr. Anderson? If the Church could only have its own members live according to their professions it would constitute such a moral force in the world that no evil could stand against it. The public service does not always mean the service of the public. SHORT FLIGHTS BY R. W. THOMPSON. Is the Negro in politics, or does he sim- imagine he is? It is hinted that some church politics was wildly discussed at the Wilberforce com- mencement. There is a crape on the door of the Cleveland Gazette office on account of the disaster that befallen the Hon. John P. Green. There is a wholesome universality in common sense. It passes current any- where, whether voiced by white man or a black man. The critics of the National Business League should offer the people an organiz- ation that stands more strongly for pro- gress—or shut up. Trust that leader who depends upon the sanity of his argument, and who is strong enough to restrain his passions, no matter what the provocation may be. The church organs are handling the suspension of Bishop Smith with a g’ngerliness that suggests the suspicion that the “cue” has not yet passed on from headquarters. The Washington Negrees are still carrying the Howard University issue in their minds, and the September hearing is almost audible six weeks ahead of time. We fear Prof. W. Bruce Evans’ surperb generalship in the recent commencement incident at Washington has earned for him the everlasting disfavor of the out generaled. In answer to anxious Inquires, we are pleased to state that the Mr. Lawson who lost his voice and could not talk last week was Tom W. Lawson, the "frenzled finance" man—not Prof. Jesse Lawson, the New Jersey leader. With the aid of that $10,000,000 endowment, given by John D. Rockefeller, higher education can kinder hold its own against the baleful eneroachments of industrialism. Charlie. Anderson's proverbial "good luck" has been due to a genius for hard and unremitting work along right lines. There is no primrose path toward results that are worth while. Education is designed principally to suit the needs of the average man. There's so many more of him than any other kind. The exceptional man can follow the bent of his desires by his own might. And so Prof. Du Bois has started a "movement" of his own in which he can keep the calcium thrown full upon himself every minute of the time. "Niagara" is a compelling name, for sure. When an incompetent editor faces about and becomes a good correspondent, it is a mean critic who would withhold from him the credit properly due. It is an inexorable law of nature that water will seek its level. --- It may be announced authoritatively that the department clerks of Washington are not arranging a banquet in honor of the editor of the New York Age, and that there is no truth in the rumor that L. W. Hershaw has been asked to serve as toastmaster for such an occasion. The fair sex is indeed coming. In other days when an editor went off on a junket, the office boy was placed upon the "lid." Now the thrifty housewife rolls up the sleeves of her kimono and during the absence of her liege lord, and they do it so gracefully that oftimes we "don't care if he never comes back." Harvard takes on an alliance with technology, in answer to the demands of a practical age, and everybody is happy. Wilberforce does the same thing for the same reason and the awful yell of "industrializing a school for the higher education" rends the air from the vintice of Boston, Brooklyn and Washington. --- The cranks of the Christian church at at Peoria, Ill., want a "crank" pastor, the last one not being cranky enough to suit. if the little church at Baltimore will only re ease the Rev, Jay Albert Johnson, that extraordinary and eccentric divine will have at Peoria a rare chance for distinction of a highly fitting character. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE New York, July 18.—In addition to the very attractive program of the National Negro Business League, the sixth annual session of which is to be held here August 16, 17, 18, In the Palm Garden, 58th street and Lexington avenue, a series of entertainments of the most satisfactory kind are being arranged for the delegates. On the afternoon of the first day's session an automobile expedition will carry visitors about the city and through Central Park visiting all points of interest: on the afternoon of the second day a large excursion steamer will be chartered to carry the delegates for a ride up the Hudson river. on the evening of the third and last day a banquet, being arranged to eclipse any similar affair ever given here among the colored people, will be tendered the delegates. The famous Glee Club of the Williams and Walker Company has offered its services for the opening day's session, morning and evening, and throughout the three days if engagements do not conflict. The New Amsterdam Musical Association will render the music on the evening of the banquet. The coming session has stirred New Yorkers and they are in readiness to extend such a welcome as has never before been given the National Negro Business League through the influence of Dr. Booker Washington the president of the organization many of the most prominent capitalists and philanthropists of New York have become interested and will not only attend, but in every other way will lend their influence toward making the meeting a success. Reduced rates of one and one-third fare from every section of the country, on the cerificate plan, have been secured. Delegates are requested to secure certificates when purchasing tickets. Any further information desired may be secured by addressing: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President, Tuskegee, Ala. EMMETT J. SCOTT, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee, Ala. FRED. R. MOORE, 181 Pearl street New York City. SPECIAL PARTY TO NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE The meeting of the National Negro Business League in New York, August 16, 17, and 18, gives promise of being a great success. Arrangements have been made to run a special car through Indianapolis to New York, for the meeting. The car will leave Indianapolis on the evening of August 14 reaching New York August 15. Returning passengers will have privileges of ten days stop over at Philadelphia or Washington or both. Special rates have been made and a trip can be made quite reasonable. Persons desiring further information as to rates and reservation of berths, either in this city or at any point enroute, address for full information, Dr. S. A. Furnish, 132 West New York street, Indianapolis, Ind. Knowles Building. Boys' Hall. Stone Hall. Girls' Hall. Model Home. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Ga. Christian and unsectarian. For the education of young men and women in the higher studies College, Normal and High School Courses, with Industrial Training. New Practice School and Kindergarten building for training teachers. Graduates secure most important positions teachers and leaders. Home life and training. Athletes. Superior advantages in Music Printing. Aid given to needy and deserving students. Term begins the first Wednesday October. For catalogue, address: GOVERNMENT POSITIONS BUSINESS COURSE. ---We successfully teach by mail to pass any civil service examination. A thorough busi ness course also. Write for circular. Atlanta Correspondent Institute. VACATION DAYS. Vacation days are drawing near; O come and go with me. Again the wild birds' songs to hear, While rambling o'er the lea. Over the hills, where the cattle graze; Thro' ravines, where streams are flowing. You can hear through the long summer days The songs from the farmers mowing. The city with its torrid glow, Has driven us from our haunts once more. Oft to where the wild flowers grow, We'll hide, 'till vacation days are o'er. In the shade of the vine and wild wood, We'll while the summer hours away. With just one thought—if we only coud Have vacation days to last always. —T. H. PETERSON, New York City. TOP O' THE WEEK TOP O' THE WEEK BY CHARLES MARSHALL. It is easier for some preachers to tell their congregations what they should do, than for them to be of that number to follow their own teachings. What is more disgusting to a man than to arrive at a meeting place ten minutes or so late and find that the other fellow has not arrived yet. What some people may know might fill a book and what they don't know would fill the Washington library. What is your hobby these warm days? You might persuade a young man out of marrying a young girl but an old man—never! When ever you meet a man who think's he knows every and all things its ten to one that he's not a married man. Most all men often wish after marriage that they had the money they fooled away on other girls. Worried laughs when she thinks other people think she ought to laugh. Any one can write for a newspaper—but few can pay their subscriptions. It is unfortunate for any man to rise in the world—at the end of a rope. When a man can go into a pawn shop without the quickening of his pulse and the beading of his brow its the sure sign that he's been there many times before. Not long ago the writer had the pleasure of hearing Mrs. Holland, of Kansas City, Mo., make some very interesting remarks about that rare genius, Paul Lawerence Dunbar. "Often have I been engaged in some very interesting conversations with Mr. Dunbar," says Mrs. Holland, "when like a flash he would disappear from view, in a ventilate way, and be gone for hours. So often had he done this that I was never satisfied until I found out the reason for his sudden exits. In talking to a person it is often the case that he gains some inspiration and the minute he does he is off like a dart to his study to jot it down in black and white before it takes wings. He is a commoner by all means. A very frank, simple and jovial fellow he surely is. From the first utterance that you get from him he leads you to feel as though you had known him for many years and that you are a very particular friend of his. If there is an acquaintance of his who needs help and he has knowledge of it he is that fellow who will render all the assistance that he can. Above all things he is a lover of his race. The more one knows of him the greater you find his greatness." A RARE OPPORTUNITY We take pleasure in calling especial attention to the "Going out of business" advertisement of Reine A. Miller which appears in this issue. We desire to personally indorse every statement contained therein as being positively reliable. Mr. Miller is a well-known business man and all customers will find that they can actually purchase at 25 per cent discount every article in his store. Every citizen of Indianapolis knows the quality of the goods Thirty-eighth Session will begin Oct. 2, 1985, and continue eight months. Students must participate for Day Instruction. 4-Years' Graded Course in Medicine, 3-Years' Graded Course in Dental Surgery, 3-Years' Graded Course in Pharmacy. Instruction is given in lecture lectures, quizzes, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations. Well-equipped lab is in all departments. Unexcelled hospitals are the students must register before Oct. 1985. For information or catalogs apply to F. J. SHADI (See Sey, 901 R Street, N. W., Washington). Wanted at Once A good Horse- shoeer, one that can fit a drive must be a good man. I will pay the price. F. Rudolph Lincoln n III. Ex-Slave Pension Bill Thousands of intelligent American citizens are anxiously considering it. If you want particulars, send name, ex-master's name and age with $1.00 for paper one year. The Southern Sentiment Memphis, Tenn. $15.00 A WEEK FOR A COLORED Cartoonist Send two-cent stamp and sample work to ART Department of THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. One Dollar an Hour If you live in a small town, a large town, or any town at all, write us. We want to show you how to earn $1.00 an hour working for yourself. NOTHING TO SELL. Every Lady Read This. Years ago when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Lonorise Displacement, Painful Perit ds. Lonorise and Ovarian Troubles. It cured me in six month. It is a simple harmless lotion that can be prepared by one having the recipe, which send it Free to every sufferer slater who writes to pres. I have nothin to send a case of woman I need, to send Free. Address Mrs. A. G. Hunt, South Bend, Ind. Mr. Miller has always carried in stock and they can rest assured that this is no fake but an actual closing out sale. It oftens occurs that unsorcupulous tradesman advertise "Closing out sales" when the purpose involved is simply to hood-wink the people by re-stocking their stores each night with inferior goods. This sale is the real thing and all who call will be astonished at the prices quoted and the quality of the goods offered for sale. FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. POST-GRADUATE NORMAL COURSE The Post-Graduate Normal Course of The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute will be extended to two years beginning with the opening of the next school term, September 12, 1905, and will comprise a much broader scope of work than heretofore. Work will be offered for three classes of postgraduate students in this department; first students whose interests are purely industrial; second, students whose interests are primarily in the academical work, and third, postgraduate normal students who wish to combine the industrial and academic work. Students of the second class will be required to devote five days of each week to normal work, and one day to industrial employment. The various courses will be taught by specialists thoroughly competent, and Tuskegee Institute with its complete material equipment in every department thus affords superior advantages for young men and women wishing to prepare themselves for literary and industrial teachers destiny to take advanced work. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. The Freeman can be found at the Capitol Pharmacy, 929 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kans. M. D. Ferguson, Agent. eS, o—_—_______ p | joined the company. Mrs.- N pS BN ings is “cleaning up" in he Hea. 3 wing dancing. Alex Wren 1 A YEN up" for Dinah. Robert White, JU eS ger would like to hear from Li } Wy 64 | Ve will open a large show < ig aS ie FEA “Holiday on the Old Plantati ; ( Mf, Ya | by R.C. White, staged by Lee f. Bef perce ‘df AN (OU) Sun wtnpiaen wan ans i ys Gs fF | Loyd Cooper visited the vau aS 908 Gi Ars, |with the Great Wallace Show BNE CR NR Be9! (management of P. G. Lower S) RR o oo nounced it the best he has ever \ ss better than he ever dreamed 0 RA the band was good: late songs ee choruses; well dressed_perf ire: 3 ported by an orchestra of seve yi fi La der the leadership of A. Victor ee ey i f the orchestra circult in any the we = A, LeRoy Bland’s California | “Bethena Waltzes."" “Sarah Dear,” “You sand Good With Me, Babe" and. “Binks Walues” are the latest compositions of seat Joplin. charles W. Williams, the greatest com- ej jugzler of bls race writes that he 1s. in feninth week wih Baynard & Whitney's anos ‘Troubadours and making a hit sieever be appears. #, W, Inman weltes from the Marble ate, Portsmouth, Va.—The show Is raning along very fine, We have been gensow two weeks, Joe Gans was in Secity this week looking fine, Wiliams & Stevens opened at Shelton, Web,, July 17, with Elma, Wash., to fol- mm, The show is known as Willlams & suiens, all star concert company; week sards, Regards to all friends. Payton & Harris are now at 3642 Dear- prectreet, Chicago. Would like to. hear fen friends. Master Clifton Payton, age 1 joined us Saturday for New York City, wthe Payton Trlo will be seen again this an, Repaid sent Ritchie & Frances Kentucky Minstrels tee big hit at Beechwood Casino, Sum- si, N.T., July 12, Roster: Charles Tay- ‘x, Rose Fox, Ritchie & Francis, Dave Soith and Alice Clark, Week of July 17 Ysie Hall, South Beach, S. 1., N, Y, Noles from Hallback & Parquette in \uieville.—We opened on the Bijou Cir- cit July 10, at the Bijou Theatre, Oshkosh, Wis, and took the house by storm. This et vas written and staged by Willian Halback, Ths week are at Manitowoc, Wis, and next week at Green Bay, Wis. King & Bush have just completed the nat Iaughable comedy “skit™” ever intro- duced ty a colored team. “A Warm Coon a a Special Train,” carrying their own tain and scenery for the act. Operating the mechanical train ts a decided hit. Itis acredit to the colored profession, as there has never been anything like It introduced Campbell & Clay ar2 now filling a few ‘ogagements in parks at Baltimore, and ‘s)pying amost comfortable rest after a long season on the road, and in the mean- line are rehearsing a new sixteen minute ‘agic act, of both sleight of hand and 1I- hsions, and will appear in vaudeville in New York City, September, 1. Open for ‘tmgagements after September 30. ».W, Toomey, the musical phonist has signed a contract to open on the John H. ‘Ammons Circuit at Marlon, Ind., com- encing August 7, This is a neat refined to date single act in costume. Mr. Toemey is having special scenery made ferhis act, and with special wardrobe and ‘ovelty instruments this will be one of the Strongest single musteal acts on the road. Notes from Barkout Carnival Plantation Stov.—Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have re- THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. LADIES! List. Pur Miss Hattie Jowes, Mise Grace torte Mics Leona D Keraands, Mex te Gime Mias‘Tenia -Minety Mise Alberta Gag {is Mande” Mose,'Mits Laura. 2 Hots Mabel” Mearin, sre Glenn Mrs, Miss Jessie Turner, Miss Agnes Chains eee fimstrong, Roy Lacey, WB ttn, Laney, James Bigksnt Jones LaiReser G Adams Guy Kersinds Mints MeKingle, has fabeooks Alfonso” MeDade, ties (2) oling Wi Oliver, Brentis Bovine be Enined aL rants AL Price, Ciay. Fier Chins Prince, Arthur L, Benine, ie Rhone, @ B Geriana win Reeves. The, Hath tevertey — Rebinwone WA Harris, J 11 Shields, W Barris Clemo Williams, John Jantytea 2 White, (a) Hons, Sam — 194, Seaaeete ares. ROUTE, . ROUTE, 19065, ADI Aaah gosPegue tenn, Taty 24 tir pt lama, 27; Pulaskt, 28, Ae Pleas: AE {men's Band and Serenaders—With et: MacCuddon's Shows— American Ex- Rifai: 2 Rue’ Scribe; Paris, “France, *UiLowere «Cou with the Wallace Ctrous Hanguabane, Ind. July 24; Rashvilie, 25: SUG" Cw 2 BluMon, 2; Huntington, Bei, Moody and J 2o and James—Gana Park, Pitts burg, ta, week of July 24. re THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. joined the company. Mrs.- Nancy Jenn. ings is “cleaning up" in her buck and wing dancing. Alex ‘Wren is “cleaning up” for Dinah. Robert White, the mana ger would like to hear from Laura Logan’ We will open a large show September |, “Holiday on the Old Plantation,’ written by R.C. White, staged by Lee Henderson. ‘The well-known bass and tuba player, Lloyd Cooper visited the vaudeville show with the Great Wallace Show, under the management of P. G. Lowery and pro- nounced it the best he has ever seen; much better than he ever dreamed of. He says the band was good: late songs with good choruses; well dressed_performers, sup- ported by an orchestra of sevén pleces un- ‘der the leadership of A. Victor, worthy of die crobestes cireull to way theatre: ! LeRoy Bland’s California Letter.—The Brewers are again in the clty, but ar playing in Alemada across the bay; a big hit. The Wells are in Los Angeles foi |two weeks with Bakersfield to follow The Hatches are still in theclty. Rance Smitk is at Santa Cruz for a week on the novelty clroult. Baker & Carlisle opened July 10 at Hresno, The Military Quartet is laying off in the city. William Baker has a grea show on this week at the Oberom. Charlie Bentley and his wife wish to be re nem: bered by their many eastern friends. 1 am still in San Francisco boys, so write me. Notes from Van Amburg Shows, Con- ‘cert and Band. We are in old Virginia and have been for the past week and in spite o! the rain we have done the banner business of the season. Chief Hawallan Zulu war- rior left the show to marry a Virginia beauty. We all wish him good luck. The boys are all well and in good spirlts, and sends regards to all friends. Hunter would like to hear from W. R. Lacey and the Burtons, Charles Camm, our side-show menager sends regards to all friends. Everybody likes him. His line of work can't be beat. He keeps them roaring. P. G, Lowery wri es: — I am well pleasec with my company and also the show. — find the Wallace Shows as advertised, the Great Wallace Circus; good people, goo {treatment and great show, My band is ‘clever. show and orchestra good. We were royally entertained ut Mt. Vernon, Ind., by Mr. and Mcs. Lloyd Cooper. Mr Cooper {san old friend of mine and h took myentire coinpany to his beautifu residence and turned us loose in his home supplied with luxuries. We hada fin time. As Mr. Cooper was doing some car penter Work, we all shook hands and sai good bye, carpenter Cooper. Best wishe to all musicians. Notes from Little Savoy Theatre, Jack. sonville, Fla,—Our little stock company is still holding its own and although it is very warm we are turning them away nightly and at the Roosevelt Park where we playtwo performances every Sunday. We draw from 15,000 to 16,000 people. We have a colored car line and we get all the patronage from Lincoln Park aS the jim crow line prevails on the line that runs to Lincoln Park. Our comedians, Bil Reeves and Webster Williams are turning them away screaming. Néttie Borden, the little soubrette, isstill holding her own Will Goff Kennedy, our stage manager ‘says he has a good company and he wil ‘try hard to keep them together. Notés from Qualli Clark Band and Con- cert Company, now with the William P, Hall Circus.—We are now in our eleventh week. We arein Ilinols and business is as good as itcan be, The roster is as fol- lows: H. Qualli Clark, leader; George A. Williams, 2nd, cornet; Rob Brown Ist. alto; Harry Morton, Ist trombone; Blily Knox, 2nd. trombone: Ted Morton, tuba; D. Quidey Early and William H, Johnson, battery. The ladies are Mrs H. Qualli Clark and Mrs. Williams. Miss Carrie Saunders is not with us any more, We wish her success. Mrs. Williams is_sing- Ing, “I Never Thought I'd Miss You As | Do." The Morton Brothers send regards to Mr. and Mrs. Kersands and all friends. Notes from A Rabbit's Foot Comedy Company.—We opened our fourth month ofthis season at Darlington, S, C., the home of Alex. Dudley, the father of our orohesira leader, E. B, Dudley. to a large audience. Mr. Alex. Dudley entertained the entire company at an afternoon party ‘The music was furnished by Dudley's or- cchestra formerly of Darlington. ‘The com- pany sends regards to Mr. Dudley acd all the professionals. Our hase ball team played at Darlington, sore 5 to 3; at Sum- ter, 13 to0; at Chester, S. C., 10100; all In favor of the Rabbit's Foot team and we are still winning. George Washington joined us and {s one of our heavy weight pitchers. He weighs 197 pounds. The team sends regards to Georgla Minstrels base ball team, Notes from P. G. Lowery’s Progressive Musical Enterprise.—Tony Bearfield, a basso with a phenominal voice from East St. Louis has joined us and has added greatly to the show. Besides doing chorus work he rendérs a solo which pleases. Miss Sallie Lee has at last struck the key- note of her profession singing ballads. Her voice and style are fitted exactly to that style of work. We regret to state that our old comrade and snare drummer Sam Elliott was called to Indianapolis on ac- count of sickness. He hopes to join us again soon. This is the first member o! P. G, Lowery’s Vaudeville Company that has bea called away on account of sick- ness since he has been in the big vaudeville tent business. Mrs. James Wolfscale, the well-known band master visited us in Eas! St. Louls, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs "Thompson. Napoleon Johnson sends the following from Richards & Pringle’s Minstrels:—Now that we are in Nova Scotia business is still keeping up to the standard and every- body voices us the best ever. Clarence Powell, our star and stage manager is stl! working hard, keeping the show way above the average, winning new laurels for him- self. As Powell has always had for his motto, “Just a little different from the rest,"" and “Not what you do but how well you do it,”” hence his abounding success and the people never tire of asking for the big mouth who sang ‘Never and ‘Jim Jackson Who Wanted His Money Back," Although Powell is working very hard now and meeting with success yet as he is al Ways up tothe time. Harry Fiddler, the mimic will close in Halifax, July 24 and will sail for New York and will probably be seen with another one of the big city shows next season, James Crosby, the sccentric singing and dancing comedian is still meeting with success in opening the first part, singing “Down on Brandywyne” and the ginger he puts init sets a mighty pace for the rest to follow, as Crosby has learn- ed his lesson we.l from the schoo! of experi- ence sulting the action to the word the press and public never fat! to speak In high- est praise of him. Kirk & Cooper, the musical photographers come in for thelr share of praise. Judging from press no- tices they have one of the greatest novel- ties in form of a musical act ever presented and greatest of allis, every instrument used was conceived and made by themselves. Both are young and ambitious, ‘making the best of every moment and they will soon be placed on the top round of the lad- der of fame. The Toney Trio of acrobats are still climbing step by step to the goal which is only reached by hard work and experience. Clever Billy Young whom | have often stated is as clever as his name mls, has added an original piece to his repertoire of classic selections and It has proven a winner from the go, From a social standpoint much credit isdue Young Kirk and Toney, three members of the fishing club, for in Richibucto although it ls afishing centre yet the strings they caught the old time citizens claim was the largest ever caught in the city with hook and lines. 1 must not iorget the band under the leadership of Willlam Blue. We are certainly “cleaning up" espeolally in Moncton N.B. We played all afternoon atthe Falr Grounds during the races al afternoon, yet at our evening concert, we took the people off their feet. They were so carried away with the music that after the rendition of the selection “Golden Nug- gets,"” it was fully five minutes before the crowd ceashd applauding. After each se- lection an enccre was called for but as ou time was limited, Mr. Blue only bowed his acknowledgement, Robert Logan, basso profundo is now singing with success, “The Bell of Life’? H» sends regards to all friends and says write him care of The Freeman or en route, Notes from Dr. Ferdon’s Quaker Medi- cine Company.—The "Great Brother Paul”” opened a very successful engagement in the beautiful city of Dubuque, la. Every- body has nothing but words of praise for both the “‘Great Quaker Doctor” and his entertainments. The citizens of Dubuque are very much pleased with the conduct of the boys for they are all gentlemen and demand respect from everyone. The members of the company are always in re- ceipt of invitations to dinners and after- oon teas at some of the best white people in the city. The boys are building up a Feputatlon here which we hope all colored shows will sustain. A. A, Copeland was presented with a handsome traveling bag by Mrs. Ferdon for his excellent work at the office where he has the handling of all the people coming to see the “Great Broth- er Paul.”” All the boys are well and send regards to the members of Dr. J. 1, Ber- ry's Company. Information has been received that Sam L, Tuck, formerly manager of the Willams, & Walker, will put on a new colored organization for the coming season, If reports are true, we can look for one of the best. IWFORY ATION WANTED. Would like to know the whereabouts of Eugenia Moore, wife of Charlie Moore. Some years ago they were with Black Pattl Troubadours, since then have been with Willams & Walker. Any informa: tion concerning them would be highly ap- Preclated. Mozella E. Moore, Lafayette, La. LITTLE ROCK, ARK. John Roundtree, who has won as many State honors as there were possible to win as atrap-shooter has returnsd home, bring- ing with him the Afro-American champion: ship medal. The shooting occurred al Springfield, Ohio. B. T. Willis was also member of the party. Mr. Roundtree is a crack shooter and his reputation is becom- ing widely known, He ts a high Maton and Kaights of Pythias and ‘stands well in this comnmunity, eee COLUMBIA, TENN. (CONTINUED FRoM FIRST Pacr ) RE ALP AL LEA AN tance very shecking to the Columbia people an¢ i was very hard for them to realize thai such @ great and good man should have ex. pired in 60 hort a time, as he preached ar able sermon Sunday night at Mt, Pleasant, ‘Taking for his text: “Lord, if You had beer hore my brother would rot have died ” Rey Davis was to have presided over the distriot conference next week. The remains wer sent to Nashville for interment—The Paducah Nationals played a series of game last week with the Columbia Giants, The opening game Tueeday was ictensely in teresting, as both teems played good ball. ‘The men “coached” all the time and inter. est throughout the innings of play never lngaed. Bowever, the Paducah team wor by @ svore of 7 to 2. On Wednesday an unusually large crowd assembled at the park to witness the game, Paducah put ¢ vitoher in the box who certainly distin- guished himself as a pitcher. He had speed and control and mixed them up to an advantage, ‘The soore was 11 to 1 in favor of Padueah. Thursday's game was of little interest as the Paducah boys were 60 far in advance that they began to play jokes on the Columbia boys by running to the third base instead of the first. Managers Brown and Harris will have another strong team here ia a few deya.—Allen C. Nicholson is in Calleoka this week, attending the dis- trict conference, ———__. CELEBRATE AUGUST 4. maior ‘The Freemaa. DEAR §18:—I am very much pleased to note in the last issue of the Freeman your editorial on the rizht of the Negro to oele- brate the 4th of July aud heartily endorse the ylew you take. But, it is of another day I wish to speak and no one in this broad land will question the right of the Negro to oelebrate a day that ougnt to be hailea with joy and thanksgiving aod praise by every ‘Negro man, woman and child; a day the slseni of which the Negro has an un. impeachable charter, viz the 4th day of August “Emancipation Day,” the day on which the Negro firet stood forth clothed in ‘all the rights and privileges of freo Ameri- can citizenship. But, alas, save only at a fow places in the North and fower places still 1m the South the day, with all of its sacred meanings to the American Negro, 1s quite forgotten, I doubt very seriously if the Moses of our race ever give the day passing thought, In all of my life I do not remember ot ever having been present at an emancipation day celebration in the town where I was born and reared and have lived all of my life. I faggree with you, the Nezro certainly has ‘the right to take an interest in the rejoic- ings of this country, as he has taken a pert of and shared in the sorrows and, if they want to celebrate on the 4th ct July, le them do so they havea perfect right, Bat, in as much as the 4th dey of Jaly represents to the world the birth of the nation, and te the Amerioan people the emancipation o! the nation from the oruel yoke of British dominion, and is cause for universal rejoic. ixg, everywhere the star spangled banne: waves and is a source of inspiration to the deardiess youth youth of the white Ameri can to honor and venerate the names o their illustrious ancestors; to emulate theis lives end thus rise to the highest order o citizenship, So should the 4th day of Au- ‘gust, representing as it does the birthday ot Afro-American citizenship; representing at it does the liberation from the cruel yoke of American slavery the Negro; be cause for great and heartfelt rejoicing among the Negro people. So should it inspire our youth to venrate and cherish with the highest admiration their ancestors, to inspire them to greater efforts to emulate the lives of their greai men and thus ris+ step by step to the highes! pinacle of trae manhood and good citizen ship, J. @, Hopson, Moorehes, Miss, Lawn Fete And Band Concert Tne Chancellor Uniform Rank, No. 8 K of P., Major Gardiner, oaptain, will gives lawn fete at his home, 785 Center street, Tuesday evening, Jaly 25 The K, of P. Bend will render a program Admission 15 cents inclading {oe cream and cake. Simpson’s Band Concert. , On account of @ misunderstanding ‘Simpson's Band failed to play last Sun: day at the Enterprise Club Grounds, corner Anneta and Twenty-fitth streete, but will play every Sunday hereafter from 4 to7 pm, Take North western avenue oar Admission free Refreshmenta served. ¥.M.0. A. NOTES. Tho bace ball team has recelved and acsepted s challenge from the Fanner Galld to play on August 3 at the new ball park A good game is aesured. OaSunday July 23 a meeting will be held at Allen Chspel at 8: 30 p. m. sharp A gocd speaker and good einging are promised, Come! We contemplate or: genizing an orchestra in the nest futare. Mette Mites ns Citaaa Gecve. To the woods! The Merry Makers Cinb gives {te grand outing Sunday July 23, at Cline’s Grove on the Green. field line at stop 14. Car loaves station every hour. Good music: dancing free plenty of refreshments of all kinds. Conyentent car service. Admission tc grove 10 cente, For driving to park take East Washington street. Com mittee on arrangement: Emmet Ohown tog, Robert Pointer, Mike Wells, Rat Batler, George Bell. Robert Parker, manager; Bud Taylor, floor manager In Old Ky Co. We would like to hear from smail pete (rea] pick- aninnies) who can sing, dance, whirla lrum-major’s baton or pinay Some hand instrument. Band is in need of a baritone, trombone, 3 corne's and clarionet, other musicians wri e. We Pecks California and the Pacific Coast this season. Address JO“ N M. POWELL, Musical Director and Manager of Colored Part, 2218 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Ind. WEEE Wanted for the New Orieans Minstrels 21G00d Foazh bnook-sboat Team; also come gova Suu’Meu sad Comedians, Can always make room for good Musicians, Addrces as per rrutr, GEO. W QUINE. Maneger. Feat Viniaie Nontl Siatyour city this weason it yon livein Gearon Aiebeee ee inte, West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Stevie Oh Women’s Mito Missionary Society | COMING SOON-TO YouRCITY : Tee aoe eee ‘The ninth annual sesston of the con terence branch of Woman's Mite Mis sionary Soolety of the A. M. B, church, of the state of Indiana. met at Bloom. ington Joly 12, 18 and 14, and wae called to order by President Mrs. Ells Williams of Indianapolis. Committees Were appinted and the regular program carried out. At8p m. after the open- ing exercise the Rt. Rev. O. D. Shaffer, Dresiding bishop of the Fourth Eptsco- pal District, was present and gave a Pratical ssrmon on the condition of Africa, which was well received. A solo by Mise Eva Johneon was well ren- dered after which the welcome addres was delivered by Hon. U Batman for the clty, The J. H. Craven for the church. Mrs P, E Evans for the local society Response, Mrs Pearl Hill of Anderson, A reception was given to the visitors and delegates which was & very pleasing feature cf the convention: ‘The regular program was carried out Thursday and Friday The election of officers Friday resulted lu the following being elected for the ensuing year. President. Ella Williams; First Vivo, Gertrude Hill; Second Vice, Georgia Ratliff; Recording Secretary, El za MoDantel; Treseurer; M. A. Tels. ter; Chairman of Execntive Board; Hattie Fossett; Chairman of Com. mittee on Topics, Mre. Cooper; Ohatr: man of Committee on Publication, Hat tle Fossett. At the evening session the newly elected officers were installed by Rev. Hunter, presiding elder of th Indianapolis district. The conventior sang “God Be With Yon 'Till We Meet Again.” Adjourned to meet ir Terre Haute in 1906. CINCINNATI. OHIO. The recital at Allen Temple of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chenault Thareday evening, July 18, was qaite » success finarclally, as the house was crowded to the gallery. They were assisted by ‘some of the city’s best talent. Charles Trotter, first on the program, played ‘with brilliancy Oaviliar Rustioana and won an encore, Joha Washington, of Walnut Hills, one of our coming tenore, sang very sweetly “Mons” he, too, re- ceiving a second call. The first star of the evening, Mr. Lawrence Chenault, sang “lane” His rendition was fine and he answered with “Tell Me With Your Eyes” It is useless to say he did well as nearly every one has heard Mr, Chenault and know hia ability to please. Walter Gossetle, of the Amerlosn Jubi- lee singers, played the “Polish Dana” and did credit to himeelf. ‘The second star, Mrs. Hattie Hopkins Obenanit, sang three numbers, two solos and a duette with her husband, Belng a high- ly cultured soprano she mastered with grace each number but the solo “The Way of the Cross” was beantifully ren- dered and in each number was called a second time and received a very beantl- fal floral boquet. Mrs Chenault is one of the leading singers of her raca Prof H. T. Jackson was next on the program and sang with ease and grace the "Two Grenadiers” He answered with “Let All Obey.” Mr, Chenaalt’s rendition cf “Calm as the Night” and “Good Bye” could not have been better. One rect- tation by Miss Bessie Fields was @ fine feature of the program. She fe an artist in her work and would do well to travel with some good company. The closing number was a quartet “Good Night Beloved,” by Messrs Chenault ard Jackson, Meedames Chenault and Ran- kins. Bishop Derrick, of the A. M. E. church, was present and made quite a speech, The audience heartily applaud- ed him as they had no other way to show their appreciation of his presence among them, as he was just passirg through the olty to labor elsewhere.— Miss Ethel Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Mattle Massie, has gone to relatives in the South, to spend her vacatfon.—Mrs. Mattle Massie and sister, Mrs. Lulu ‘Jackson, spent Sunday with relatives in Kentucky.—Mrs Marie Plerce 1s slowly recovering after s long illness —Miss Lillie Daniels is doing nicely conelder- ing the intense hot weather we aze hav- ing —Mrs, Nettle Barnes is doing a fine Daeiness In drees making on the Hill. ‘She employs four ladies to sseist her.— ‘We would like to know the address of Mrs. Abraham Jackson {f posslble- She left Cincinnati nearly three years ago for Indianapolis. While in Paducah Ky, call at 627 Sonth 8th street and secure a copy of ‘The Freeman, on sale there each week. 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OPPOSES THE BISHOP'S PLAN THE DESTINY OF THE RACE LIES IN THE SOUTHLAND MILLENNIUM NOT IN LIBERIA Internal Revenue Collector Anderson Expresses New Thoughts on the Imigration of the Negro-Unfairness of the White American of the White American Press. (From the New York American,) New thoughts on the Negro problem were expressed recently by Charles W. Anderson, the Negro political leader who, through his appointment by President Roosevelt, has just taken charge of the office of Collector of Internal Revenue for the district of New York, in a vigorous defense and enology of his race "I believe in the future of the Negro race," said Anderson, "and I am convinced that we must and ought to work out our salvation in the United States. Bishop Ferguson, the Negro prelate of the Episcopal church in Liberia, believes that our race should migrate to Liberia, but I cannot agree with him, for in my opinion our race has every rightful claim to remain in the United States and here seek its millennium. WAS UNWILLING IMMIGRANT "It must be remembered," said Anderson with a smile "that the Negro race was invited to America. It was a pressing invitation, imperative and inexorable, and was backed up by bayonets, the threat of bloodshed and the persuasive force of arms. On the other hand the Caucasian was a rank outsider. He came with a Bible in the ship's forecastle and shotguns in the hold and, as the old story goes, on first landing fell on his knees and then on the aborigines. "The Negro was brought here to fill a certain function of economic condition. He came without desire, but because he was forced to come. I can never believe that after weary years of travail and sorrow he must now forsake that which means all that his awakening soul most loves and venerates. "No white man can ever understand what the Negro has undergone, what almost insurmountable difficulties he has had and still has to fight against in the struggle upward. The press of the country describe the actions and brutalities of Negro criminals and scoundrels. How often does it ever record the gallant struggle upward of hundreds of thousands of Negroes? "How often is the story told of the Negro who fights and sweats and struggles toward betterment, each day flinging his burden a little, just a little higher up the hill? His eyes seek the heights and if he gains toward the spot where he may see but a little of the sunlight it means life and hope and further incentive to him. RACE IS GAINING CONSTANTLY. "I tell you that this struggle is going on in our race throughout this broad land and the sum total of our progress gains through the years. No matter how little there is a gain toward the light and it must be and shall continue to be "I am proud of my race, proud of the hope that lies in its manhood and womanhood. It has been said that the Negro is negligible and useless portion of our body politic. That is wrong and none better know how wrong it is than the white men of the South. That has been proved by the attempt to have the Negroes of the Southland migrate to Liberla. Every such effort has met with opposition of the most pronounced ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair shine. It shines the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes it shine for 45 years, and used by thousands. Warranted harmless. It was the first preparation over imitations. 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ANDERSON and bitter nature everywhere throughout the South. The South needs the Negroes, and in the South the great majority of my race must work out its problem. THE NEGRO IS PATRIOTIC "I have a right to be proud of my race. At every call to arms since the emancipation act the Negro has gone to the front. It is more than sentiment with him, it is a pure and strong and devoted patriotism. "The Negro race, forced to the shores of America against its will and desire, freed by Lincoln and given a new lease of manhood will remain in the country that made it free. We will fight and die for the flag; we will work and strive onward for the betterment of our condition and doing so add new lustre to the flag which means that every man under its folds will have a square deal." Charles W. Anderson has an interesting and forceful personality. He is known and liked by President Roosevelt. He is a personal and political friend of Senator Platt, ex-Governor Black and many important Republicans in the state. For practically ten years he has dominated the Negro Republicanism of this city. He is thirty-nine years old, 5 feet $11\frac{1}{2}$ inches high, weighs 220 pounds and is the Beau Brummel of the colored folk in New York. As chief clerk of the State Treasury he handled $30,000,000 of the state's money each year; as supervisor of racecott accounts $8,000,000 passed through his hands yearly and now as collector of internal revenue here some $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 will be handled by him each year of his four years' tenure of office. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ON TAYLOR MUSIC. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ON TAYLOR MUSIC. As through a magnifying glass, I again review the work of S. Coleridge Taylor, the greatest composer of the Negro race, following the comments of Dr. Booker T. Washington in the May number of Alexander's Magazine of Boston, Mass. The evening moon, when at its normal size, seen by the naked eye, is never a notable feature; but when we turn to the harvest moon, enlarged, with all its golden splendor, and view its shining face, one can well understand wherein Dr. Washington has given us an ideal picture, and one that is party irrelevant in nationality. In assuming to connect the missing links of Mr. Taylor's foreign and native music, Mr. Washington only shows us what the great composer will, perhaps, be to America after he has treated our music, and what he is to Africa and the West Indies already. We must assume, in spite of what we have read from Mr. Washington, that our native music is "American folk-lore—music of the slaves." This branch of music cannot be termed "Negro folk-lore," neither has it any musical relationship to Africa or her former slave savages. The Negro race of America, then, must insist on being the creators of a new music, born in the tortures of American slavery, to be known, only, as "American folk-lore," the original music of this country. There is no alliance with other foreign Negro races in this sphere of music. The derivatives of the original American music is found to be jubilee, rag-time and praise meeting tunes that have never been set to music. Two quotations of what Mr. Washington says are the subjects of my comment. Of the first he says: "Using some of the native songs of Africa and the West Indies, with songs that came into being in America during the slavery regime, he has, in handing these melodies, preserved their distinctive traits and individuality, at the same time giving them an art form fully embud with their essential spirit." It is true Mr. Taylor has developed the music of Africa, and perhaps the West Indies; but he has not yet treated American folk-lore or slave music; so you see, in the latter remarks, Mr. BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. Washington is incorrect. Mr. Taylor came to America totally ignorant of American slave music. He has only just gotten his eyes opened between my criticism and perhaps his association with Harry Burleigh. His next effort must be to treat this music. He has not yet had time to do it. He is a very young man and perhaps he has not even heard as much of it as he should. His greatest life's work cannot be shaped off on this side of the Atlantic by polished literature from his friends or soda of deception for his mercy's sake, by any means, no matter who it may be who indulges in it. Mr. Taylor's song "Dawn," very short and very pretty, words by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and other like songs, as I have said before, is simply the music of Europe following the old masters. This exacting review of Mr. Taylor's work does not detract from his ability. He is just as great as though I had said nothing. His already published music will even sell faster than ever. But in seeking to befriend him Mr. Washington may have unintentionally beclouded his knowledge on what I assert for his benefit and our own, that he should really know. He must know that American (Negro) folk-love stands alone—its America's (only) original music. Here is Mr. Washington's closing eloquence: "It is especially gratifying that at this time when interest in the plantation songs seems to be dying out with the generation that gave them birth, when the Negro song is in too many minds associated with 'rag' music and the more reprehensible 'coon' song that the most cultivated musician of his race, a man of the highest aesthetic ideals, should seek to give permanence to the folk songs of his people by giving them a new interpretation and an added dignity." It is a sorrowful truth to hear Mr. Washington say that interest in plantation songs is dying out. It should not be so; they should ever be made new. The relationship between the pathetic and comic I see is not very well understood. Let me explain it. The jubilee songs and prayer or class meeting tunes of the colored Methodist and Baptist are derivives from the original pathetic songs of slaves. The rag-time is the original galety music. Much of its harmony is taken from the class meeting tunes which have never been set to music, consequently all these grades of music are related to American folk-lore. It has been the words and not the music that had demoralized coon songs; but it was the errors of colored comedians of the past that white song writers continued to carry out until modern publishers, partly through my sentiments, ignored all insinuating songs for purer literature. Mr. Taylor could develop an all rag-time composition to a classical height that would declare him wonderful. No lost cords has more advantages than this theme which Will Marion Cook sometimes faintly approaches. I Mr. Taylor has ever heard Shepard N. Edmund's "I'm Going to Live Anyhow 'Till I Die" he has heard a genuine ragtime song perfected by class meeting music that was extracted by Edmunds for comic usage. Such is the history of ragtime, and Edmunds is one of the most perfect composers of its music. In a final reply to Mr. Washington's comments I will say: It would be impossible for Mr. Taylor to seek to give permanence to the music of his people collectively. With American music he is but a beginner. African or West Indian music is of no value in American Negro folk-lore history. The errors of American composers, black and white, is, they are developing ragtime as a comic music omitting the pathetic slave music as a classical development. It will only be the development of American folk-lore music, including all its branches, separately, that will ever make Mr. Taylor a uni versal idol and bring him greater riches. With America he has no other avenue of success. The Freeman is on sale in Mineola, Texas, at Sandy Anderson's. Call and secure a copy each week. TROUBLE, STRIFE AND TURMOIL IN OHIO Church Circles Take the Place of the Usual Peace—Presiding Elders and Pastors Are to be Moved Freely It is Alleged by Wiseacres. African Methodist members and ministers are said to be in a state of exotement all over the State of Ohio in view of the many allegations which are being made, and that with the seeming ring of authority, as most of the sayings eminate from persons who are supposed to be near the "big chief." The good and loyal members of St. Paul, Columbus, are not as yet all quieted because of the sale of their old church (which many business men say was one of the greatest mistakes they have ever seen), before they hear rumors that their good pastor is to be supplanted by an "official pet" who halls from the far East. This reminds us that Dr. Ross of Cincinnati is to be made presiding elder of that district, while the official head of (little) Rev. George Maxwell fills the basket which is for the reception of the skulls of fallen chieftains. Speaking of Cincinnati reminds the muse of "Allen Temple" which has lately been beautified at a great cost, only to be taken from the hands of Dr. Ross and given to a man who is to come from the East (where it is said he failed as a pastor, being so tainted with colorphobia that he could not live with his members anywhere near). The East seems to have the call, it being said that no less than six men have already been transferred into this district to accept "pat places" this fall. But, speaking of Cincinnati, the muse is reminded of Walnut Hills. Here the changing process is to be applied. Near two years ago the pastor now at this point (one Rev. Gee) resigned the presiding eldership of the Columbus district "because it was dead, did not pay a man a living salary and the church was going to pieces any how, and he did not want to be in the crash," and yet, the muse says he has already moved his family from Walnut Hills to a point near the Columbus district, and those near the "big chief" say he seeks and will obtain the district this coming conference. This reminds us that the "little birds" are singing that the many friends of Dr. Sydes, the popular "P. E." of the district now, will have to soon begin to let tears of sorrow flow because the official head of the good doctor is to fall in the basket of "departed rulers." It is also observed by the muse that the men on the Columbus district are "up in arms" at this unwarranted decapitation and shall soon make their displeasure known. The doctor is "slated" to Toledo. What is to become of Collins? Oh, well, the present administration does not care for a little thing like that, so they allege. "Old and tried man overlooked and young experiments the order of the day" seems to be the motto now. When Dr. B. W. Arnett, Jr., resigned his place as presiding elder of the Springfield district and Dr. John Coleman failed of his re-election in Payne Seminary, it was thought, as a matter of course, Dr. Coleman would get the district as he was an old man, a successful pastor and an ex-presiding elder, a man with a large family and without a position. But he did not get the plum. Prof. E. A. Clark, a teacher in Wilberforce at $1200 per annum, a man who had only served as pastor of the Wilberforce mission (and they say not too acceptably to all members) was given this "fat plum." The old men of the conference who made the work what it is are beginning to wonder "what next under this new and bombastic 'big chief.'" The muse says, with things going as they are, Gilmere, Collins, White, Dickerson and others may as well pack their belongings before they start to the next conference unless they consult with "Jones, Downs, Gee, Carter, Masterson & Co." At this point the muse dropped off to sleep, with the parting reminder that "things at Wilberforce were very rocky and the financial condition of the old department was making certain officials consider the very reasonable propriety of not opening this fall as they were unable to pay their teachers. Five thousand dollars, more or less, is the amount now due the teaching force and officers. PETERSBURG, VA. Mrs. G. P. 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Special Train will leave Indianapolis, Sunday, August 20th, and all members and their friends are cordially invited to join this train. Remember this is the Short Line to Pittsburgh and no change of Cars going or returning. Frequent and Fast Trains both directions. For full particulars call on Agents 48 West Washington Street cor. Illinois Street or Union Station; or George P. Stewart, Rem is Moore, W. J. J. Reed—Committee. was largely attended by the people of both county and city. Dr. Jones of the Union University officiated—Mrs Gabbrilla Hill, wife of our esteemed treasurer, Peter Hill, died in Norfolk last Thursday night in St. Luke's hospital. The remains were brought here on Friday. Her funeral will be held at Gill field Baptist church, of which deceased was a member for over thirty years, Dr Howard officiating—Jesse McDonald, who has been visiting his family, has returned to Philadelphia. RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT. Jefferson City, Mo.—Dr. B. F. Allen was re-elected for two years. A very few men have had more opposition to overcome than he and a very few have succeeded in overcoming it better than he. In three years he has added eight teachers to his force, three buildings, increased the attendance from 218 to 443 and developed a hearty, progressive spirit in the work. The summer school numbers 57. Raffia, basketry, beadwork and millinery are being taught in addition to the literary subjects. The new $25,000 dormitory is going up rapidly. School will not open until September 18 on account of this building. CARBON HILL, ALA. The installation of officers of the K. of P. Lodge of Carbon Hill, Thursday night last, was the most highly entertaining affair of the year. Several new members will be added to the lodge in the near future—Prof. Montgomery left on the 8th for Glenn Allen, where he will take charge of the summer school—Mrs. Tiller of Birmingham is visiting her sister, Miss Jessie Taylor. 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It is a matter of impossibility to most of them, and it can be done, and by so many making MRS MARTH this seeming mystery a realization. that act has received no little attention; by eminent authors it proves conclusively that although that managers in our midst with "oily tongues may be the entire profession" whom have not been closed to the entire profession Takes a great deal of study to become an accomplished Medium, and by a continuous and uninterrupted short, the key to the well of aparently unfathomable promise has been proven by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of community. By letter advice $1.00 Hour from a.m. to 9 p.m. All letters must con- tain stamps for answers. MRS. M. B. MARTH Removed CHUKASHA, Indian Territory, Box 958. The Freeman will be on sale at Jim Jewel's Pool. room and Cigar store, 105 S. 14th street, Omaha, Neb. The Freeman can be secured each week from Mr. M. D. Ferguson at Tupela Pharmacy, 929 Kansas avenue, Tupela, Kas. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ANNNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION THE PROGRAM OF THE SESSIONS WERE INTERESTING AND ABLY DISCUSSED BY THE DELEGATES PRESENT "NEED OF SPECIAL TRAINING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS" A Paper Read Before the Convention Provokes Considerable Discussion by the Delegates-Committee Appointed and Presented With Special Plans to Prepare Teachers-Effort to be Made to Interest Parents and Young Men Sunday School Work-Election of Officers, Visitors, Etc. The annual meeting of the Sundayschool convention of the Indianapolis District Indiana conference of the A.M.E. church, was held at Lebanon, Ind., July 10 and 11. The convention was called to order at 10 a.m. and devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Charles Hunter, presiding elder. The committee on credentials was ap pointed. Mrs Carrie Taylor, of Lafayette was elected secretary and Miss Daneva Donnell, Bethel, Indianapolis, assistant secretary. The reports of the schools were read and showed that the attendance and financial condition were good. Paper, "The Relation of the Superintendent to the Sundayschool," by S. H. Holbert, of Greencastle was read by the assistant secretary. A general discussion followed, led by Mrs. Carrie Taylor, Lafayette. The afternoon session convened at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. H Brewer, of Crawfordsville conducted the devotional exercises. Papers, "Need of Special Training for Sundayschool Teachers," by Miss Daneva Donnell, Indianapolis, Miss Eva Kellar and Ralph Jackson, Plainfield were read and a general discussion followed, led by Rev. C. H Jackson, of Plainfield Rev. W. C. Irvin, of Brazill, read a paper, "The Pasto's Place in the Sundayschool," which was well discussed. At 7:45 p. m. the choir of Crawfordsville opened the night session with selected music. Prayer was offered by Rev J. W. Russell, of Rockville. Rev. C. H. Jackson, of Plainfield delivered a sermon, from the text, "And Jesus called a little child and set it in the midst of them." Miss Daneva Donnell, representing The Freeman made an address in behalf of the publication. After several selections by the splendid choir of Crawfordsville, Rev. Jackson pronounced the benediction. At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning the convention was called to order by Presiding Elder Hunter, Rev. Irvin conducting the opening exercises. Music by Crawfordseville choir. A discussion on "Home Missionary Work Necessary to Build up the Sundayschool," was led by Miss Blanche Clark, of Frankfort, followed by Mrs. Carrie Taylor, Lafayette; Miss Blanche Patterson and Mrs Lulu Oliver, Crawfordseville and others. Miss Bessie Cox, of Lebanon read an interesting paper on "How can we interest Young Men in Sundayschool Work." Miss Lucy Fox, of Greencastle; Roy Harper, Frankfort; Mary Lindey, Lebanon; Mr. Swan of ```markdown ``` HULLING DICE HULLING RICE. Just as soon as rice becomes full grow possible on the account of the Fringilla, bird, because of his depredations in the thrashed it is put into a mortar where the hulls are then separated from the rice by basket. It takes a very experience ha in a day. Just as soon as rice becomes full grown and ripe it is thrashed as quickly as possible on the account of the Fringilla, or as it is commonly known, the rice bird, because of his depredations in the rice fields. Immediately after rice is thrashed it is put into a mortar where the shells are beaten off by a pestle. The hulls are then separated from the rice by throwing the rice into the air from a basket. It takes a very experience hand to hull over three mortars of rice in a day. Plainfield and others contributed ad ditional thoughts. The afternoon session was opened by Presiding Elder Hunter. A short talk by Rev. W. C. Irvin, of Brazil, on "African Methodist Literature a Necessity in A. M. E Sundayschools." A general discussion of "How to Secure the Attendance of Parents to the Sundayschool," was led by Miss Daneva Donnell and followed by Rev. Hutchinson, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Lulin Oliver and others. The papers and discussions of the different subjects proved that the success of Sundayschools depends on the competency of the teachers and in order that proficiency may be obtained special preparation must be made. A committee was appointed and presented this plan for special training for Sundayschool teachers which was unanimously adopted: Hamill's Legion of Honor, Teacher's Training Lessons to be used as a course of special study; that the district superintendent with the assistance of the superintendents and co operation of the pastors organize training classes in every school; that an institute be held twice a year by district superintendent, time and place to be appointed by the presiding elder classes to graduate at annual convention and diplomas presented. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs Carrie Taylor, Lafavette, district superintendent; Mrs Lulin Oliver, Crawfordsville, district secretary; Miss Daneva Donnell, Indianapolis, district treasurer. The closing session opened at 8 p. m. Music by the Crawfordsville choir, a solo by Miss Eva Johnson, of Crawfordsville, with flute accompaniment by Eugene Jackson, a recitation by Miss Mayne Hunter of Indianapolis and responses to "What Benefit Have I Derived from this Convention" by the delegates and visitors made up the program. Resolutions thanking the pastor. Rev. C. W. Simms, the members of the church and the citizens of Lebanon for their hospitality; the presiding elder for his general interest, Miss Mayne Hunter and the Crawfordsville choir for their selections were read. "God be with you, 'till we meet again" was sung and ended the convention. Among the visitors in attendance were; Miss Hattle Clark, Plainfield; Mrs. H H. Brewer, Miss Maude Daubes and Engene Jackson, of Crawfordsville; Rev. Taylor, Lafayette; Miss Anna Powel, the Misses Parker and Miss Faust, of Frankfort. THE MASTER in and ripe it is thrashed as quickly as or as it is commonly known, the rice- the rice fields immediately after rice is the shells are beaten off by a pestle. The by throwing the rice into the air from a and to hull over three mortars of rice DOMINION DAY CELEBRATION. There was a large turnout of the citizens of the neighborhood of Sayers, N. W. Canada, July 1, 1905, celebrating Dominion Day, which is the recognized birthday of the Dominion of Canada. One would not suppose that owing to fact that less than one year ago there were less than five families in the villaity that there would have been such a multitude of people at a celebration in a new country, especially without advertisement through the press. A delicious free dinner was furnished to all through the hospitality of the families of Messrs Gordon, Elliot, Heatherington, Millman, Warren, Foster, Bramford, Buckley, Clark and others. Lemonade was supplied without cost through the generosity of our colored grocery-man, Wm Small. A brass band was organized for the occasion in less than two days, consisting of the Lowery brothers (three in number), and a few other English and Canadian musicians, who were equal to the emergency and furnished music for the occasion free. Base ball, cricket and other athlete games were participated in by all of those who loved athletic sports. After dinner the people were called to order by Rev. Robinson and the following program was rendered: Music by the band. Opening remarks by Rev. Robinson Music by the band. Speech by J. C. Lowery. Vocal solo by Mr. Heatherington. Song by Mrs. Riddle. Closing remarks by Rev. Robinson. After which the audience resolved itself into a committee of the whole, selected the name of Eldon for the new name of the town when reached by railroad (which will be in less than two weeks) and performed other duties. All assisted, participated and enjoyed a good time. The speech of J. C Lowery was creditable to himself, his race and the viability. The date nor occasion would not permit it to be a 4 h of July speech, but it served the purpose in full for an able, appropriate pioneer speech as well as a Dominion day oration. MRS. ROGERS AND VERMONT Hearst's Boston American Editorial Criticised. Law and its consequences. like a rich man who runs over a poor mortal with his automobile, speeding away to escape the result, only to dash out his own brains by accident, is best described as the destiny of man' or the mortal of men who cheat the law only to cheat themselves. The creed of the American, according to its editorials, is excusing murderers in the North and giving consent with silence regarding the South. Now, if this newspaper owned by William Randolph Hearst, who wants to be a Democratic president, was square, it would treat all American citizens fair and equal. During the time two ordinary reporters—a man and a woman—of the American's staff were interfering with Gov. Bell's business lynching was going on in the South, with no sentiment against it whatever, these two reporters were in Vermont forcing people to say they were not in favor of Mrs. Rogers' execution when they were. If these same reporters were to go down South to create a sentiment against lynching the people wouldn't stand for it, they would run them out of town. There is where their labor lies! There is where their services are needed. They don't need them in Vermont. The people of Vermont are not in sympathy with Mrs. Rogers or anything connected with her case, not of which the outside world do not even know about. Vermont is the purest state in the union. Gov Bell is a man of the highest quality. The people believe in him and today they say he knows his own business best and the higher court had no business to take the Rogers case out of his hands. When I say "higher court" I mean the reporters and law-money grafters. Reporters and law-money grafters rule the North. The South rules itself. I speak from Vermont, the pure state, that doesn't need outside advice. I have been all over the state more than once and know more about its people than any New York or Boston reporters ever will know. Now, let us, in brief, review the Rogers case and then listen to the Boston American's editorial. The purest state in the Union, morally, is the way I commence it. Vermont's murder law is capital punishment. They have always dwelt justly with their criminals, so much so that many of them have escaped the gallows. During the time all the sensationalism of the American was syndicated in New York. Boston, San Francisco and Chicago in one issue, exciting the people abroad, the people of Vermont were unconcerned about Mrs. Rogers or what the outside newspapers had to say. Here is two lines of a Boston American editorial after the reprieve: "Public sentiment in the State of Vermont is changing to the propriety of taking a woman out on a scaffold and killing her." This is as good as a falsehood; the sentiment hasn't changed one bit. The majority of the people in the state regretted that the woman was not hung. They feel they could hang six like Mrs. are guaranteed and used by the U. S. Government and all Public Buildings and Private Residences, in this and Foreign Countries. Put up in 1, 5, 10 and 20 Lb. Pkg., or larger quantities if desired, and shipped to any part of the world. Rogers or Nan Patterson and as many more quilty lynchers and still be the purest state in the so-called union. I would dare any reporter to go down South and do as I saw them do in Vermont, all around my nose. If they were to fill Hearst's American with exaggeration or even truth about the South not one of them would come home alive. The white people of the North are afraid of the South; knowing they could never have won the day without the assistance of the black soldiers. But, let that rest. Sentiment is not war. We want no war. We need universal justice in America, as a whole and no great newspaper has any right to criticise a pure, law-abiding class of people because a devilish woman has murdered, and uphold lynching with silence, because they are afraid to speak. Hearst's American doesn't dare speak to the South, so they dictate to poor little weak Vermont. Here is some more of the Boston American's altered "There has been an awakening in Vermont to the fact that the killing of any prisoner is barbarous and that an execution by arousing brutal instincts does more harm than good." If the execution of a murderer is barbarous and arrows brutal instinct why doesn't the same editorial writer go down South and tell the world what he thinks of breaking into jall and lynching an innocent prisoner without judge or jury in a sc-called free country? How about setting houses on fire and burning innocent people up for no cause whatever? What would you call that? Wouldn't it make William Randolph Hearst's blood curdle to see this with his mouth closed and his eyes turned toward the presidential chair? With this picture in sight we can readily see why he cannot afford to take up the cross of those who are the real sufferers; living in terror in the land of a few free and the home of the same quantity of brave. Now, listen to the ending of the American's editorial: DWIGGINS WIRE FENCE CO. 62 Dwiggins Ave. Anderson, Indiana ANNUAL PERSONALLY CONDUCTED NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION VIA LAKE ERIE & WESTERN R. R. "The time will come when Vermont, with all other states, will not kill men or women by law." No, they won't kill them by law, they'll just take the law in their own hands. By and by the only way for oppressed races to do will be to take the law in their own hands in cases of self-defense and kill everybody in sight when threatened with death unjustly. This will be the only foundation of law and justice, or justice by law. When that day comes all laws, whatever they are, will have to be carried out. Law in New York, the chief city in the land, where Hearst's American is published, is the poorest example of justice in sight. Let us end with New York justice and say nothing of capital punishment. The black man who murders is quickly and quietly electrocuted. The poor white man who murders is generally electrocuted or imprisoned for life. The rich white man goes free after he has paid out all his coin to the law-money grafters and smart reporters, as usual remain poor just as they ought to. The actress who murders goes free. To this I will add: That women are worse murderers than men. The murders that women have committed upon their own children, born and unborn warrants the penalty of justice to be exacted just the same with woman murderers as with men. God makes no distinction of mankind in dealing out justice hereafter. It is a case of right or wrong and not of love of sexes. Now, if the South will begin to surprise the North by showing her good deeds along these lines the South will gain the supreme affections of the civilized world and glorify Our Father in Heaven Hearet's American has given Mrs. Rogers her life. We are glad. Will Hearet's American please save the next innocent Negro in the South—where we need sentiment—from being lynched. We hope so. The Sunday-school Convention will be held in Allen Temple A. M. E. church, Beechurst avenue, commencing Monday evening, July 17, and continuing until July 19—The young ladies and gentlemen gave an elaborate basket picnic in Rich Woods July 4 A pleasant time was well enjoyed. There were about twenty-five people present. Miss Lizzle Johnson and Miss Iona Blue were the managers—John W. Parker and Miss Francis Iona Blue, both of Morgantown, were married Thursday evening, July 6, 1905, at the A. M. E. parson, Rev. J. W. Brown, pastor, conducted the ceremony. About 11 o'clock p. m. the Knights of Pythias and friends went to the bride and groom's episcopal --- PETER H. BURKE PITTSBURG, PA. HAIR SWITCHES Bangs and Wigs of Every Description. 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The Pioneer Niagara Falls EXCUSSION LINE IN CONNECTION WITH THE Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Leaves Indianapolis, Ind., at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 1905 RATE, $7 00 FOR THE ROUND TRIP Tickets goods returning on C. & B. Line Steamer, Buffalo to Cleveland, If desired. Side Trips to Toronto. Thousand Islands, Eto. Also cheap rates to Sandusky and Put-in-Bay Arrange your summer outing for the First of August and come with us. For pamphlet containing general information as to rate, time, etc., call on any ticket agent of the above route, or address H. BERKERMAN, H. J. RHEIN, Dist. Pass. Agent residence on White avenue and gave them an old-fashion serenade. The bride and groom gave us a fine address and said good night —The Ladies Court of Calanthe will give an excursion to Belle Vernon and Charleston and return Thursday, August 10, 1905.—Mrs. Hannah Hamilton, who has been in Zanceville, Ohio, for several days, returned home Sunday morning, July 9 —Henry Thomas of Mansfield, Ohio, is visiting his nephew, A. H. Brown, in this city.—Mr. and Mrs. John Garner of Cumberland, Md., are expected soon.—Mrs Sarah Edwards, Mrs. Hannah Lacy, Mrs Sallie Jones and children, Henry Jones, Misses Blanche, Mary and Bulah Smith and Alfred Rhodes were in Unlontown, Pa., spending the glorious 4th.—Andy Young and Okey Henderson spent the 4th in Fairmont, W. Va.—Gabe Holland was in Brownsville, Pa., on the 4th.—The Jones' Chapel M. E. congregation are enlarging their church and preparing for their District Conference, which convenes here soon.—Wm. Cross and Sheff Robinson were in Fairmont on the 4th of July.—Miss Walker of Unlontown, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. W. Anderson. MINEOLA, TEXAS The Wade Wooten family and a number of others were sick last week. The sooner the Negroes in this part of the country stop appearing in the police court, paying fines and quarreling among themselves they will become prosperous and be respected in the community in which they reside. Today, July 15, is election day. We hope the Negro will vote to their best interests. DECATUR, ALA Eva May Bymes, of Bainbridge, Ga , a sister of Ed Thornton, of this city visited Birmingham, Turkegee Institute and other places of interests. She reports a grand time. SECRET When you need money you'll be pleased with our way of dealing with you. Prompt, Safe and Reasonable. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds without removal. 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Miss Bessie Cox, of Lebanon was in the city on business Monday. James K. Donnell, the blacksmith is suffering with a sprained hand. Miss Mary Brown, of Louisville is the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Dlaney. J. B Goines has resigned the head-wattership of the Columbia Club. E. C. Gage of Chicago, is the guest of W. M. Bell, 422 West North street. George W. Hilliard is employed by the City Pasteurized Milk Company. Rev. H E, Stewart left Monday to be gone a few days prior to his vacation. Miss Ethel Johnson left last Saturday for Chicago to visit Mrs. Lulu Wells Lindsey. Revs. J. W. Wood and Martin are attending the district conference at Chicago. The parks were well patronized last Sunday on account of the extreme hot weather. Miss Suste Wilson is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever and nervous prostration. Eugene J. okson, of Crawfordsville was the guest of Miss Mayne Hunter last Sunday. G. W. Blackwell of the Pullman service between this city and Chicago is on a vacation. Mrs Eda Gerest Winston of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting her parents in Northwestern avenue Mr. and Mrs. George W. Chivis are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wilson in West Eleventh street. Miss Nellie Hughes of Louisville, is in the city for an indefinite stay with her aunt, Mrs. Charles W. Brown. Mrs. Adolph Smith, of Chicago who has been a guest in this city for two weeks, left Saturday for Evansville Ind. Miss Elizabeth Parker is suffering at her home 1215 Lewis street from poisoning received from a poisonous vine at a plonic. Mrs. Louise Rochester of Washington, D. C., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. C. Harrison, in North West street. Mrs. Onia Cook, of French Lick, Ind., was in the city this week on business. Mr. Cook has gone to Dover Springs for his health. J Campbell Beckett, principal of the New Albany public schools, is in the A CENTRAL Second Floor. Room 208 State Life (Formerly Stevens) Front Room (15 E. Washington) THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER city in the interest of a Chicago publishing firm. Dr. H L Hummone, William Dixon, Jr., and Hilliard Hart were in attendance to the K. of P. grand session at Marlon this week. The Social Five Club will give a Sweet Pea Party, July 20 at the residence of Mrs. Oscar Hightower in West Forty-second street. Scott Joplin's latest compositions, "Binks' Waltz," "Sarah Dear" and "Bethena Waltz" are for sale at the leading music stores. Mrs J. Earley left Wednesday for Paris, Ill., from which place she will go to Kentucky for an extended visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Scott are residing at Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Scott was Miss Bertha Sweeney, a teacher in the public schools of this city. "Billy" McClure, the well-known cement finisher will leave for Florida next week to accept a position as foreman of a gang of cement workers. Mr. and Mrs. R. B·Johnson have returned to the city from St. Louis. They will be at home to their friends 555 West Thirteenth street, July 20. Richard Jackson, of this city employed in the Pullman service, with headquaters at Chicago, mashed his left thumb very badly while in Denver last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday, complimentary to Miss Bessie La Belle, of Omaha, Neb., who is the guest of Mrs. Lucretia Knx. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chenault and the former's mother, of Cincinnati have come to the city for permanent residence. They are at home at 607 West Eleventh street. W. J. Campbell, of Kentucky, and a member of the International Executive, Board of the United Mine Workers of America, was in the city recently attending one of their meetings. Mrs. L. W. Allen, in Dorman street left Monday for a two weeks' stay at Cleveland, O. Mrs. Allen will then go to New York to visit her sister whom she has not seen for several years. Mrs. James H. Lott entertained a company of friends last week, complimentary to Misses Branham, of Chicago and Roberts of Bloomington, the guests of Mrs. A. H. Henderson, in California street. Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Brown entertained at dinner Dr. R. Jones, of Brazil, Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Hummons Misses Flora and Ruth Harper, Frankfort, and Miss W. Russell, of Rockville, last Sunday. George P. Stewart, Dr. J. H. Ward, Remus Moore. Dr. J. W. Norrel, Leon Davidson, Henry Sweetland, J. Walter Hodge and Lafayette Jefferson attended the grand session of the Knights of Pythias at Marion, Ind., this week. Prof. E. A. Johnson's new book, "Light Ahead for the Negro" makes excellent vacation reading. This book and "History of the Negro Race" can be secured at this office for $1.25 for the two. 4ew. C. C. Moore, the second waiter at Haynes Res aurant, assisted by the waiters gave a progressive whist party in honor of their head waiter, Charles E. Richardson, Thursday evening of last week, at the home of Mr. Moore in Roanoke street. Mrs. Laura Gaines was hostess to the Woman's Club last Monday afternoon Miss Bessie La Belle, of Omaha, was the guest of honor. Miss La Belle expressed herself as being much pleased with the purpose of the organization and encouraged the members to continue in their work William Martin, J. L. Thomas and W. Foster, of French Lick Springs, Hiram Stewart, Sam Brewer, Edward Stewart and Sam Costley, of Vincennes, Glenn Harmon, of Princeton and Ernest Tidrington, of Evansville were among the delegates in the city Monday en route to Marlon to attend the grand session of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana. BUSINESS INTERESTS If you want a job call at Parker's Employment Agency, 815 Indiana ave. Household goods bought, sold and ex changed Naumann, 833 Indiana Ave Sample Shoe Store. 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Mr and Mrs. Walker are at home to their friends at 409 North West street. SANDERS-HILL The marriage of Miss Pearl E. Hill and Edward D. Sanders was solemnized Wednesday evening of last week, by the Rev. Shaffer in the presence of a large company of friends, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sanders in Camp street. Miss Lillian Hill, sister of the bride, gowned in white net, and carrying carnations, was maid of honor. James Martin was best man. Misses Olivia Chavis and Addie Thornton, ribbon girls and Misses Sarah and Lizzie Woods, flower girls. The bride's gown was a beautiful creation of white silk chiffon. She carried a large, bonquet of carnations. The decorations were artistically arranged. Miss Beulah Beck presided at the punch bowl. Mr. and Mrs Sanders are at home to their friends at 623 Fayette street. College and High School Debate. The Vigilantes Club will hold a debate at the Second Christian church, July 21, for the benefit of the building fund of that church. 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The grand reception to delegates takes place Monday evening at Odd Fellow's hall; Tuesday evening a grand musical under the auspices of the Household of Ruth; Thursday afternoon a street parade; Thursday evening, entertainment.com; ptition drill and promenade at Tomlinson Hall Committee: SAMUEL E GRAY, chairman; J. H. MORTON SILAS REDMOND. H. L. SANDERS, Established 1888 Indianapolis. MANUFACTURER OF Waiters' and Cooks' Jackets, Bar, Barbers' Butler and Butchers' Coats. Bar Vests with Sieves, Butchers' Capes, Frocks, Physicians and Dentists operating Coats; Aprons for all trades; Oversleeves, Dress Suits to let; White Duck Pants. 206 Indiana Ave. Factory 108, 110, 112 W. Ohio St. Send for our new 109 catalogue and price NEW PHONE 2561 PINK'S CUT-RATE PHARMACY, 550 Ind. Ave. S. E. Cor. West St. Prescription Department. WE USE the purest and freshest drugs only; not in any circumstances allowing poor stock to remain about the store. Our Prescriptions are exactly what the physician orders. We run no chances. Our Customers' health is important to us. Send your prescriptions to us and be safe. Always Remember if you get it AT PINK'S, ITS RIGHT. WE DEFT COMPETITION Pork Chops - - - - - at 10c per lb Chops - - - - - at 10c per lb Lamb Chops - - - - - 8½" per lb Leg of Lamb - - - - - 8c Lamb Stew - - - - - 4c Veal Chops - - - - - 10c Veal Stew - - - - - 8c Veal Stew - - - - - 8c Bolling 4tef - - - - - 8c Round Steak - - - - - 8½" per lb Round Loin Steak - - - - - 15c Porterhouse Steak - - - - - 15c Rib Roast - - - - - 8c Glove Glod - - - - - 8c Chuck Roast - - - - - 7c Corn Beef - - - - - 5c Hamburg - - - - - 8½" per lb Ramen - - - - - 10c Hams, best in market - - - - - 7½" per lb California Hams - - - - - 7½" per lb Bologna - - - - - 8c Widewurst - - - - - 8c Pork Sausage - - - - - 9c Lard, Kettle Rendered, (our own make) - - - - - 8½" per lb Call and be convinced for yourself. Remem ber the Place. Prices talk. 418 W. Washington Street, JOHN F. CONCANNON, Frop JOEH F. CONCANNON, Frop New Phone 571. COFFY'S PURE COFFEE Our Own Roasting PHONES ..... New 2621 Main 3459 430 Massachusetts Ave. Indianapolis, - - Indiana Substantial supporter of The Freeman. ```markdown ``` Some men are bowledwe. Some are jointed in the other direction. Some like them peg-leg. Some prefer them straight hanging and most men simply want them stylish and comfortable During our Semi-annual PANTS SALE We employ the same skill in our cutting and tailoring departments that we do the rest of the time, so we are able to give each man just exactly what he wants. You can pay us. $2.98 and get a pick of rather poor patterns in rather good material. You can pay $3.98 and get a pick of good patterns and good materials, or You can pay us $4.98 and get a pick of excellent patterns and material. FIT ALWAYS GUARANTEED. DEUTSCH TAILORING CO. 41 South Illinois St. Just Received Another Car of Direct Action Gas Ranges "THE G SEAT GAS SAVER" Guaranteed to use 40 per cent less gas than any other range made. Call and have this. Shown you. Ranges set up complete with stove board, flue pipe and gas connections, from $1.50 up. Come in and get a tiny free tray. 114 116 118 E. Washington Street PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNK Hardware Pumps, Pipes, Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE. Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, GEM LAUNDRY 235 Indiana Ave. Collars Cuffs - 2c Phones 1671 MRS. WHITTEN Fine Millinery display of Patterns ready to wear Hatr Will show also a fine line of Untrimmed Hats from 25c to $1.98. Everybody welcome. 337 Indiana Avenue. Fish Fish Fish ALL KINDS OF FISH at the Old Reliable Fish Stand. Prices Right C. A. DUNCAN PHONES: Old 4091 majn. New 5104 626 Indiana Ave DERBY CAFE & LUNCH ROOM 214 Indiana Avenue Services to all. Wines, Liquors, Cigars A. ROBINSON, Prop. --- BEE-HIVE TRUNK FACTORY. TRUNKS OUR OWN MAKE . . . $2.50 to $25.00 Suit Cases and Sachels $1.00 to $20.00 TRUNK REPAIRING RUBBER STORE L.E. MORRISON & CO. TRUNK STORE 27 W. WASHINGTON ST. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS After ten years of serving the public with a line of High-Grade Gents' Furnishings, I have decided to quit business. Every article in my stock will be sold within the next few days at a discount of 25 per cent. on the dollar. You have an opportunity now to stock up your supply of Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Collars, Cuffs, Neckwear, Suspenders, Belts, Handkerchiefs, etc., from the best brands at exceedingly low prices. Come in early and get the choice bargains. : : : : REINIE A. MILLER No. 7 South Illinois Street 161 N. Illinois St. Telephones Old1329, New722 Indianapolis, Indiana AMERICAN BREWING CO.. BREWERS & BOTTLERS HIGH GRADE BEER. TELEPHONES 935 The R. H. Smith Coal Comp'y 1012 Bismark Avenue Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Ice Cream in large and small ques- tions. Phone 5136-3 Ring G. U. O. INDIANA DAY at THURSDAY, J Grand Street Park 1486, 1707, 1987, 4160, Fat Man's Race, Sack Race Exhibition Drill Band Concert. SPEAKER J. A. JOHNSON, G. M. J. M. DANCING DAY PROF. WALKER, Manu- bility Bids for Stands and Privileges recei- ence of C. M. C. Willis, Odd Fellows' Hall Freeman, Committee on Stands, Indiana ADMISSION N. LAWRENCE, Treas.: J. H. MORTON Prompt delivery. Candies, Cigars and small quantities. Ring In W. O. of C INA DAY at FAIR GROU DAY, JULY 26 Grand Street Parade, 10 a. m., by 7, 1987, 4160, PATRIARCH n's Race, Sack Race, Ladies' Base Ball Exhibition Drill by Patriarchi concert. Good Music Day and SPEAKING BY G. M. J. N. SHELTON, S. DANCING DAY AND NIGHT F. WALKER, Manager, Indianapolis, and Privileges received up to and Incl s, Odd Fellows' Hall. Nelson Lawrenc on Stands, Indianapolis, Ind. ADMISSION, 25 CENTS mas.: J. H. MORTON, Sec. W. W. RICH Coal and Wood. Prompt delivery. Candies, Olgars and Tobacco. Ice Cream in large and small quantities. Phone 5136-3 Ring Indianapolis, Ind G. U. O. of O. F. INDIANA DAY at FAIR GROUNDS THURSDAY, JULY 27, 1905 Grand Street Parade, 10 s. m., by 1486, 1707, 1987, 4160, PATRIARCHIE No. 23 Fat Man's Race, Sack Race, Ladies' Base Ball Game. Exhibition Drill by Patriarchie Band Concert. Good Music Day and Night. SPEAKING BY J. A. JOHNSON, G. M. J. N. SHELTON, Southside Lodge DANCING DAY AND NIGHT PROF. WALKER, Manager, Indianapolis, Ind. Bids for Stands and Privileges received up to and including July 22, at the office of C. M. C. Willis, Odd Fellows' Hall. Nelson Lawrence, J. L. Evans, Wm. Freeman, Committee on Stands, Indianapolis, Ind. N. LAWRENCE, Treas.: J. H. MORTON, Sec.: W. W. RICHARDSON, Chair. CHAS. W. MOSBY Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Notary Public, managing Estates, Collections and drawing Legal Panels especially Copies of The Freeman can be found at 1230 Wylie Ave. Pittsburg, Pa. --- of O. F. FAIR GROUNDS JULY 27, 1905 ide, 10 a. m., by PATRIARCHIE No. 23 Ladies' Base Ball Game, by Patriarchie Good Music Day and Night BY S. SHELTON, Southside Lodge AND NIGHT ager, Indianapolis, Ind. ed up to and Including July 22, at the Nelson Lawrence, J. L. Evans, Wm. tools, Ind. 25 CENTS See: W. W. RICHARDSON, Chair'n THE MOST REFRESHING DRINK IN THE WORLD Coca-Cola At all Saloons, Groceries, Cafes and Stands. 5c. a Bottle. Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal.