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MAKE MONEY is the SLOGAN--THE FREEMAN WANTS AGENTS EVERYWHERE, REMEMBER THAT SAMPLE COPIES AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE SENT INDIANAPOLIS OCT 6 1906 PUBLIC LIBRARY Public Library 1-06 AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIX. NUMBER 40 THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW BATTLE LINES FOR SOLUTION OF RACE QUESTION The Best People of Both Races Must Look After. Their Disorderly Element--James C. Carter Consul to Turkey. Staff Correspondence. If there ever was a time when the Negro needed to stand together for mutual protection, and to preserve intact the jewel of American citizenship that time is now. The awrut occurrences at Atlanta have called attention to the acute character of the race problem, and from now on the battle will and must be fought along lines based upon the conditions revealed by this bursting of a concealed and long-smoldering volcano of race prejudice. Some old platitudes, dear to the heart of the Negro optimist, must of necessity be abandoned, and a philosophy which will take cognizance of cold facts must be accepted in its stead. We have two Souths with which to contend—the South of the aristocratic hand-owner, associated with the financiers, the business men, the Christian forces and the conservers of constitutional liberty on the one hand, and the political demagogue, trading on the antiquated theory of social equality and Negro domination as a piece of ready-to-use merchandise, the entering wedge of trades-unionism, fearful of Negro competition, and the omnipresent "po' white" on the other. The rich man is the Negro's friend, because he stands in no fear of the black man's rivalry, and he needs the black man's labor to develop his commercial and agricultural institutions. The laboring classes of whites are against the Negro, teeth and toenail, because the latter is in the way of the former's so-called industrial interests, and their social standing is not sufficiently far apart for the "po' whites" to feel secure in their vaulted assumption of superiority. The Atlanta riot was provoked by the poor whites; it was suppressed by the rich classes. The poor element, without moral culture and being the creatures of their passions and appetites, feel no compunction about killing the hated Negro; they have nothing to lose, have no fear of being seriously hunted down by the authorities. The commercial forces and property owners have moneyed interests, business prosperity and the reputation of the community at stake for they realize that mob rule and terrorism mean paralysis of business, lowering of values, commercial instability and that a bad name for a town interferes with immigration and weakens the confidence of those who must be looked to for financial aid. So it is very clear—and the best Negroes of Atlanta understand it—that the Negro must ally himself at all times with the forces of law and order, the captains of industry, the owners of the soil, for in them lie all that he can hope for in the way of material advancement and in the way of personal protection. Such an alliance is perfectly feasible, for the rich whites do not constitute the mobs, and the industrious and thrifty Negroes do not commit the alleged crimes against white women. The better classes of both races must address themselves vigorously to the work of holding in check the disorderly element of their respective races as a measure of self-defense. We believe they are doing so to the best of their ability, or as far as they have been made to see that it is their bounded duty so to do. *** It is not necessary to go into the causes that led up to the Atlanta riot. The infamous Hoke Smith-Clark Howell gubernatorial campaign was the central cause, supplemented by the local "yellow journals," insane rivalry of the poor whites in the matter of labor, together with the disrepeable actions of the lower classes of blacks who haunt Decatur street and appear in the annals of the country and city criminal courts. We take little stock in the over-advertised rumors of criminal assaults by Negroes upon white women. A few isolated cases may have contained some grains of truth in them, but the weird descriptions of rape after rape paraded daily in the sensational papers were too much for the most credulous to believe—and nobody did really believe them. Some pretended ti do so, to furnish an excuse for the mob and to frighten the blacks into a submission from which they seemed to be escaping. John Temple Graves, who has so proudly shouldered the burden of the insurrection, lied like a dog in his villainous article furnished to a New York paper, purporting to be a dispassionate summary of the situation. Graves is a smart man—a genius in his way—but his genius has been so distorted and prostituted to serve an ignoble end that the plain people, who love the truth, have lost confidence in him forever. His hypocritical, deceptive and entirely false screed was the dirtiest contribution to the literature of the Atlanta horror and instead of excusing the wanton slaughter of the innocents, it has simply convinced the thinking American people that the South is too closely wedded to its idol of race prejudice to be entrusted to the handling of any national problem that requires breadth of vision, sober judgment and freedom from myths and imaginary hobgoblins. John Temple Graves has discredited himself and set the keynote of the South to a lower pitch for the next generation. His assertion that the Negro and the white man cannot live on terms of civil equality under this government is the veriest rot. It sounds like a feeble echo of the exploded prophecies of Jefferson Davis, Bob Toombs and Alexander Stephens, whose prognostications as to the eternity of slavery were transformed into "hot air" by the dictum of war, almost before their full text had been given to the country. Graves says the blacks and whites of the South must separate, and dramatically yells to the gallery, "Help you to separate!" We might retort that the South is our country, and if John Temple Graves is so anxious to separate, let him take his bag and baggage and go somewhere else; but such perspersion would be a waste of valuable space, and we won't indulge in it. Suffice it to say, for the benefit of Graves and his little band of sympathizers, that the whites and the blacks of the South are not going to do any separating on any extensive scale, and, we may add that Graves himself does not want any such separation. His voice is that of a hypocrite crying in the wilderness. Further, the two races can and will live on terms of civil equality on this continent, and there will come a time when the federal constitution will be the law of the land, when the state will be a subordinate political division of the American nation, and peanut publicists of the Joun Temple Graves type will be relegated to the limbo of the forgotten, where they belong. The proud, progressive Christian world will move en of the race will be capably repreon, civilization will become a fact instead of a fancy, and statesmanship instead of stupidity will be the dominant characteristic of the New South that Henry W. Grady so brilliantly foresaw in his dreams of yester-year. The Atlanta riot passes not without its lesson to all. \* \* \* The most encouraging outgrowth of the National Negro Business League is the National Association of Negro Bankers, which organization was formally launched during the recent meeting of the League at Atlanta, with Dr. W. R. Pattiford, of Birmingham, as president, and J. H. McConico, of Little Rock, Ark., as secretary. The formation of such a potential organization indicates that while the religious, educational, industrial and other interests are so well cared for by other instrumentallities, there is a group of experienced financiers who are making it their business to see that the material interests of the race are not neglected. An increase from four banks at the time of the establishment of the Business League to thirty-three within seven years is a marvelous showing—it cannot be duplicated by any other race under the sun. Negroes, who were themselves held as security for indebtedness at a bank in Mississippi, are now the owners of not less than one dozen banking institutions in that same state! As has already been stated in these columns, there is invested in these banks the snug sum of $350,000 of Negro money and the amount on deposit reaches the astonishing total of $1,192,000. The latest banking institution to grow out of the impetus supplied by the National Business League and its nat- THE ATLANTA MASSACRE. DROP IT! ATLANTA THAYWOOD ural ward, the Association of Negro Bankers, is the Mosaic Bank at Little Rock, projected by the National Committee of Management of the order of Mosaic Templars of America. This massive organization, ranking in influence and practical work with the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, is doing untold good in the promotion of thrift, industry and home ownership among the Negroes of the great South and Southwest, where the major portion of its membership resides. Its general officers are well known throughout the land as men of business integrity, of brains and vast experience in the management of large affairs. In the state of Arkansas they are towers of strength, and the delegations they send to the National Negro Business League conventions are easily leaders in that body of influential commercial factors. C. W. Keats is National Grand Master; J. E. Bush, whom everybody knows and loves for his wit, eloquence, manly courage and unfailing good humor, is National Grand Scribe, and Leona Richmond is his assistant; S. A. Jones is Attorney General; J. A. Davis, National Grand Treasurer; C. McIntosh, N. C. G. D., and D. G. Hill is National Editor, having in charge the organ of the Templars, the Mosaic Guide, published at Little Rock. The National Committee is not less well known, and comprises Alice White, of Chantanooga, Teenn; Della Gurley, Sheffield, Ala.; B. Burphett, Poplar Grove, Mo.; J. Westmoreland, Hearne, Tex.; A. T. Jackson, Nashville, Tenn., and F. K. McPherson, Gainesville, Tex. A word touching the method of management employed by the Mosaic Bank will be of interest. The object of the bank, as stated to the scribe by Mr. Bush, is to give financial aid to the members of the order through out the United States, to encourage its members to establish business enterprises, buy homes in city and country, to relieve them of mortgages held by other persons and to install into every Negro within their reach the value of the saving habit. Shares are $25, and every member must own at least one share. Shares can be paid for at the rate of $1.25, or as much as the member can afford to pay, or the whole $25 may be paid at once if the subscriber so elects. It is provided that should members take sick and die, the full amount of the paid-up stock held by him will be paid to the beneficiary of the deceased, together with an additional $50—that is to say, if a member's policy is worth $150 and he owns one share of stock, at his death his policy would be paid off at $200; but if his share is not fully paid up whatever amount has been paid will be added to the policy at his death. If a member, for instance, has paid in $10, at death this will be added to the $150, making the payment to the beneficiary $160. At the death of a member whose share is fully paid up his beneficiaries may allow the share to remain in the bank and can draw a liberal annual interest on the same, making a splendid investment of estate funds. The number of shareholders, local and foreign, has reached quite a large figure, and Mr. Bush is confident that the new idea is destined to be a monumental success. Mr. Bush has never been known to fail in anything he undertakes, and where a plan has so much to commend it to popular support as the Mosaic Bank of Little Rock its development into a big institution is only a matter of time and patience. We are sure that the next convention of the League at Topeka will hear something of interest from Mr. Bush PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-BIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50. on the volume of business done by the Mosaic Bank. The ninth annual session of the National Afro-American Council gathers at New York next week under favorable auspices and at an exceedingly timely period. The race question is at an acute stage, and something must be said and something done to avert a crisis from which permanent injury may result. For the convenience of the masses, St. Mark's M. E. Church, Olivet Baptist Church and "Mother Zion" will be used for the various sessions, and it is possible that a monster mass meeting will be arranged for to be held at Carnegie Institute. The program, which is an unusually rich and comprehensive one, includes many of the leading thinkers, sociologists and legal lights of both races, together with ministers, educators and men and women from every walk of life. Among the distinguished speakers mentioned are: Ex-Gov. Frank S. Black, Bishops Alexander Walters, G. W. Clinton, Dr. Booker T. Washington, C. T. Walker, W. L. Bulkley, M. W. Gilbert, M. C. B. Mason, G. C. Clement, Profs. Kelly Miller, J. R. E. Lee, Emmett J. Scott, H. T. K. Ealing, Bishop R. S. Williams, Dr. J. R. Francis, Judge R. H. Terrell, Prof. E. A. Johnson, Lawyers J. Douglas Wetmore, Albert S. White, Dr. E. C. Morris, Lawyer J. Madison Vance, Register W. T. Vernon, Dr. L. G. Jordan, Dr. O. M. Waller, Messrs. C. W. Anderson, I. T. Montgomery, Oswald Garrison Villard, W. H. Steward, T. Thimas Fortune, Lawyer W. H. Lewis and many others of note. The womentoed by Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, Mrs. Lelia Walters and Mrs. Victoria Earle (Con. inued on Page Four ) SCRAPS FROM GEORGIA CONDITIONS PREVIOUS TO THE MASSACRE SOME LESSONS FOR BOTH RACES The Atlanta News Responsible for State of Affairs--Blood of Negroes and Whites Everywhere. Pathetic and Foolish Scenes. Doubtless the many readers of your great paper would like to know the true situation relative to the rioting and mob spirit that swept over the city of Atlanta last Saturday night, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Various reasons have been given as being the cause leading up to the trouble, but people here on the ground know. I shall make no attempt to glitter, or philosophise, but in plain, corn-bread English tell the story as it is and was. First of all, Georgia had been swept from side to side with a flood of oratory, defaming the Negro and demanding the election of Hoke Smith for Governor on the proposition to disfranchise the Negro. The vices and imagined and trumped-up vices of the Negro had been held up on every cross-road, in every lane, hamlet, village, town and city. Daily, weekly and monthly newspapers, ministers in the pupit and heads of families at their firesides had cursed and abused the Negro and berated his white friends to such an extent that the whole state was in a foment of excitement. * * * Negroes were pictured as being hideous monsters, lying in wait to catch, ravish and kill white women and children. Just two days before the state primary, trumped-up charges of rape were announced as having been committed in great numbers. The Atlanta News, an evening daily, had been openly demanding the lynching of Negroes and the reorganization of the "Ku-Klux-Klan." The above conditions had the white women worked up to such a state of mental excitement and nervousness that to accidentally meet an unknown Negro caused her to become frightened, and the unknown Negro, knowing the situation, also would become frightened. She would—and honestly so, so far as her true thoughts were concerned—make an outcry that a Negro had met her and intended to assault her. TheNegro would flee for his life. If a Negro man would be sent to a residence to deliver a package and the woman of the house happened not to be acquainted with his coming, and she went to the back door to answer the call, before the situation could be explained "rape" was charged. On the fatal Saturday, that will go down in history as "Blood Saturday," for Atlanta, four such outcries as above described were made. The Atlanta News came out with extras containing the accounts under flaming headlines. It was Saturday, nearly night; the streets were crowded. White men bought the papers and could be heard swearing vengeance against the Negro rapist. Negroes reading the papers in many instances could be heard denying the commission of the crimes. And thus they went. By 8 o'clock p. m. the mob was in full control of the uptown districts of the city. Negroes were chased, shot and clubbed like so many beasts. Hundreds of Negroes ran to their homes and made ready to defend themselves and their families. Many idle men who had no place to go were chased from place to place and several were killed. When the sun rose Sunday morning the hospitals were full of wounded Negroes. Did I say wounded Negroes? I change it and say wounded men, for there were as many wounded and bleeding white men as there were Negroes. The papers and news distributors would not say so, for fear that it would both embolden the Negroes and inflame the whites. I have learned from the most (Continue on Page Eight.) BY TOM RICHARDSON. Chicago is rivaling Washington as a graveyard for Negro newspapers. Dr. Ernest Hall of Bloomington, Ill., is hard at work on his book, entitled "Pastoral Theology." It may not be placed before the reading public for several months yet, however. It is presumed that the National Afro-American Press Association will meet in New York next month in conjunction with the Afro-American Council, although no formal announcement of the same has been made by President Cyrus Field Adams. Bishop W. J. Gaines' admirable address to the Young People's Christian and Educational Congress at Washington has been printed in pamphlet form and a large edition was easily disposed of. The eminent prelate has our thanks for a complimentary copy. Although Prof. W. E. Shaw, late principal of Atkinson College, Madisonville, Ky., has closed his work there and accepted the principalship of the colored high school at Shelbyville, Ky., he will continue to publish his very creditable magazine, "People and Things." It is probable that arrangements will be made to publish Bishop Walters' forthcoming autobiography inserial form, after the manner of Booker T. Washington's "Up From Slavey," which ran through ten numbers of McClure's some years ago. The bishop is considering a flattering offer from a standard magazine. "Alexander's Magazine" for September presents the usual rich offering, and carries quite a deal of preliminary matter touching the National Negro Business League, prefatory to a full report of the Atlanta meeting, which will appear in the October number, now almost ready for the press. Edward J. Dorsey of Louisville, for several years the valet and amenensis of the late Col. Cuthbert Bullitt, one of Kentucky's most noted characters, is preparing a biography of his distinguished patron, pursuant to a request made by Col. Bullitt prior to his death. Mr. Dorsey is said to be a writer of ability, and from the abundant data, covering the ninety-six years of Col. 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AGENTS WANTED. --- A Glimpse of Opportunities Offered MACON county may be counted as one of the most favored in the State of Alabama as to lands, churches, schools, medical attention, railroads and other organizations for the common good of the people. LANDS. The northeastern portion is rolling land. The south and southeastern portions are comparatively level, consisting of a part of the celebrated "black belt" lands. Some of the finest pine and hard wood timber lands in the south can be found in Macon county. In many sections the large and stately pine and oak trees are ready to be converted into first class timber by the manufacturer. The soil varies in richness, giving returns largely in proportion to the way it is handled by the farmers. By carefully handling the soil from one-half to one and a half bales of cotton per acre can be obtained in most section of the county. A good farmer can make from eight to twenty bales of cotton to the blow. From nearly any variety of sandy soil to almost any kind of clay may be found in the borders of this county. Ordinary lands range in prices from six dollars to ten dollars per acre. Many thousands of acres of good land lie in waiting for some one to get hold of them and put them into cultivation. The northeastern portion is rolling land. The south and southeastern portions are comparatively level, consisting of a part of the celebrated "Black Belt" lands. Some of the finest pine and hard wood timber lands in the South can be found in Macon county. In many sections the large and stately pine and oak trees are ready to be converted into first class timber by the manufacturer. The soil varies in richness, giving return laterals. The soil varies in richness, giving returns largely in proportion to the way it is handled by the farmers. By carefully handling the soil from one-half to one and a half bales of cotton per acre can be obtained in most any section of the county. A good farmer can make from eight to twenty bales of cotton to the low. From nearly any variety of sandy soil to almost any kind of clay may be found in the borders of this county. Ordinary lands range in prices from six dollars to ten dollars per acre. Many thousands of acres of good land lie in waiting for some one to get hold of them and put them into cultivation. PUBLIC SCHOOLS Nearly every community in the house and an eight months' public school runs the school four or five months, private subscription schools, community fall to be applied to the seventh andolic school. Some of the best teach teaching public schools in this count every community in the county has or is trying to have an eight months' public school term for colored children four or five months, and the other three months' public school term the community raised about $500 in the applied to the second and equipment of a school how Some of the best teachers to be found in the State public schools in this county. Nearly every community in the county has or is trying to have a good school house and an eight months' public school term for colored children. The State runs the school four or five months, and the other three months are added by private subscription. One community raised about $500 in three months last fall to be applied to the erection and equipment of a school house for their public school. Some of the best teachers to be found in the State are engaged in teaching public schools in this county. NIGHT SCHOOL. In the town of Tuskegee there is a night school where colored persons can go, free of charge, for nine months in the year. There, not only books, but carpentry, brickmasonry, cooking and sewing are taught. A. M. A. SCHOOL. In the southern portion of the city with five teachers is maintained by New York. TUSKEGEE It need not be repeated that the not only furnishes educational advance books or trade, but the school offers be eaten. CHU It is said that Macon County can of the colored minister is concerned. becomes a leader in the practice of his his or her church yet, the denomination hatred or discord at times when church Baptist and Methodist are the po community can be found a fairly good southern portion of the county a well equipped school teachers is maintained by the American Missionary TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE I did not be repeated that the Tuskegee Normal and Infantries educational advantages for any boy or girl wiade, but the school offers to buy any kind of farm In the southern portion of the county a well equipped school for Negroes with five teachers is maintained by the American Missionary Association of New York. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. It need not be repeated that the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute not only furnishes educational advantages for any boy or girl who wishes to learn books or trade, but the school offers to buy any kind of farm produce that can be eaten. CHURCHES. bid that Macon County can hardly be equaled so far a freed minister is concerned. He presumes pure living leader in the practice of his doctrine. While each m church yet the denominational feeling is seldom a discord at times when church creed should be put aside and Methodist are the prevailing denominations. v can be found a fairly good church building. It is said that Macon County can hardly be equaled so far as the moral tone of the colored minister is concerned. He preaches pure living and at the same becomes a leader in the practice of his doctrine. While each member is loyal to his or her church yet the denominational feeling is seldom allowed to create hatred or discord at times when church creed should be put aside. Baptist and Methodist are the prevailing denominations. In nearly every community can be found a fairly good church building. INSTITUTES. An institute of a Ministers' Union meets every three months at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. The ministers are entertained by the school and they spend the day discussing and, although representing different denominations, agreeing upon plans to make their fight in common against sin and ignorance and poverty. The County Teachers' Institute, as well as a lecture course offered by the Normal School free, makes it easy for the public school teachers of the county to grow more proficient in their work. Farmers' Institute, Local Conferences, Fairs, as well as a two weeks' school for the farmers give the progressive wide awake farmer in Mason County great chance to better find the keys which unlock the hidden treasures of the soil. The Negro Business League for the enterprising colored man, the Negro Building and Loan Association for the man who wants to buy a home on the installment plan and other private capital make it comparatively easy for the colored men to get hold of money and land. The Women's Club and Mothers' Meetings, organized in nearly every community in the county, give the women of the Negro race a good chance to know woman's work. The Masons, the Odd Fellows, etc., come in to offer the secret order man an opportunity to grow. Institute of a Ministers' Union meets every three months and Industrial Institute. The ministers are entertained spend the day discussing and, although representing the degree upon plans to make their fight in common and poverty. County Teachers' Institute, as well as a lecture course school free, makes it easy for the public school teachers proficient in their work. Arts' Institute, Local Conferences, Fairs, as well as a teachers give the progressive wide awake farmer in Mac better find the keys which unlock the hidden treasure. Negro Business League for the enterprising colored and Loan Association for the man who wants to buy plan and other private capital make it comparative to get hold of money and land. Women's Club and Mothers' Meetings, organized in m the county, give the women of the Negro race a good work.asons, the Odd Fellows, etc., come in to offer the secret to grow. An institute of a Ministers' Union meets every three months at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. The ministers are entertained by the school and they spend the day discussing and, although representing different denominations, agreeing upon plans to make their fight in common against slain and ignorance and poverty. The County Teachers' Institute, as well as a lecture course offered by the Normal School free, makes it easy for the public school teachers of the county to grow more proficient in their work. Farmers' Institute, Local Conferences, Falrs, as well as a two weeks' school for the farmers give the progressive wide awake farmer in Macon County great chance to better find the keys which unlock the hidden treasures of the soil. The Negro Business League for the enterprising colored man, the Negro Building and Loan Association for the man who wants to buy a home on the installment plan and other private capital make it comparatively easy for the colored men to get hold of money and land. The Women's Club and Mothers' Meetings, organized in nearly every community in the county, give the women of the Nerro race a good chance to know woman's work. The Masons, the Odd Fellows, etc., come in to offer the secret order man an opportunity to grow. RAILROADS. Three railroads cross the county in as many sections, making it comparatively easy to have a nearby shipping point. MEDICAL SKILL. NEGRO BUSINESS MEN. Thirty Negro business men located in different sections of the opportunity to the men of that caliber. Thirty more are new. Not a Lynching HAS OCCURRED 27 YEAR The feeling between the races is cordial and friendly. I am in the real estate business not only for the money I can for the good that I can do, and I shall be very glad to answer and if strangers want to be shown land in various parts of Macs glad to accompany them and help them in every way possible they are looking for. Address all communications to CLINTON J. CALLOW Real Estate Dealer, Negro business men located in different sections of the city to the men of that caliber. Thirty more are new. At a Lynching HAS OCCURRED 27 YEARS The feeling between the races is cordial and friendly. The real estate business not only for the money I can do that I can do, and I shall be very glad to answer. Agers want to be shown land in various parts of Macau accompany them and help them in every way possible. Looking for. is all communications to CLINTON J. CALLOW Real Estate Dealer, Thirty Negro business men located in different sections of the county show the opportunity to the men of that caliber. Thirty more are needed. Not a Lynching HAS OCCURRED IN 27 YEARS. The feeling between the races is cordial and friendly. I am in the real estate business not only for the money I can make, but also for the good that I can do, and I shall be very-glad to answer o respequences, and if strangers want to be shown land in varlons parts of Maon County I shall be glad to accompany them and help them in every way possible to secure what they are looking for. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY PAINTS, OIL AND VARNISHES. TIN AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK FRANK H. PRUNE Hardware Pumps Pipes Etc. 522 INDIANA AVENUE, Telephone 1188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIAN AND VARNISHES, AND GALVANIZED IRON WORK NK H. PRUNE are Pumps Pipes Eto. INDIANA AVENUE, 188. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA PHOTOS=25c Colored People Kinky Hair $1.00 buys a Crec long, Brown $1.25 buys a Crec long, Brown $1.75 buys a Crec long, Black $3.50 buys a N made Switch Send sample of Creole Switches. Send money by your goods by stamp for catalog T. W. T Howel When writing please The Hall Ch CHOP SUEV AND ALL Fancy French --- LANDS. unity has or is trying to have a good school term for colored children. The State and the other three months are added by raised about $500 in three months just equipment of a school house for their public to be found in the State are engaged in city a well equipped school for Negroes the American Missionary Association of INSTITUTE. Muskegee Normal and Industrial Institute for any boy or girl who wishes to learn buy any kind of farm produce that can CHES. Hardly be equaled so far as the moral tone be presches pure living and at the same doctrine. While each member is loyal to real feeling is seldom allowed to create breed should be put aside. Calling denominations. in nearly every union building. meets every three months at the Tuskegee ministers are entertained by the school although representing different denominate their fight in common against sin and well as a lecture course offered by the public school teachers of the county, Falrs, as well as a two weeks' school he awake in Macon County greatook the hidden treasures of the soil. the enterprising colored man, the Negro man who wants to buy a home on the ital make it comparatively easy for the end. meetings, organized in nearly every com- the Nerro race a good chance to know come in to offer the secret order man an in different sections of the county show- er. Thirty more are needed. ING HAS OCCURRED IN 27 YEARS. ices is cordial and friendly. only for the money I can make, but also be very glad to answer o respeodences, in various parts of Macon County I shall am in every way possible to secure what CALLOWAY, Real Estate Dealer, Tuskegee, Ala. 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Last week it referred to the Negro school children who had a holiday granted to visit the State Fair, as "pickaninies." Its report of the awful riot and murder of Negroes at Atlanta bore the flippant headline: "TWENTY-THREE" For Negroes At Atlanta. Race Riot in Georgia Capital Causes Coins to "Skiddoo." "Coons" forsooth, and the slang "23" and "Skiddoo," regarded as fitting language to call attention to the groans of dying men and women, and to conditions in a maddened community, practically under martial law because of a saturnalia of crime in progress there, and a reign of terror hanging like a pall over the South's greatest commercial center. And this travesty on dignified journalism has thousands of Negro subscribers, who assist in keeping it alive to thus cast opprobrium upon them. The insulting attitude of the Times, the Herald and other Louisville papers, which speak of our women as "negresses," and of our men as "darkles," simply emphasizes what we have always argued—that the way to be sure of courteous treatment and to have our virtues shown in a respectable light, is to support in every community, a first-class journal of our own. Such flippancy as that indulged in by the Times is indecent, sacrilegious and ill-timed, to say the least. No self-respecting Negro should patronize a sheet that makes a practice of ridiculing his own race. There are such "yellow journals" everywhere, and they should be black-listed as soon as discovered at the dirty tricks. The National Baptist Convention. The session of the National Baptist Convention, which has just closed at Memphis, Tenn., was the most satisfactory that the race's greatest religious denomination has ever held. The attendance was larger than ever before, the interest was greater, and the tangible results, in the way of increased membership and financial returns, were more apparent. The sessions were interesting throughout, many of the nation's most representative thinkers discussed topics of an instructive character, and the helpful suggestions for the development of the Baptist denomination on this continent and in Africa, generated an enthusiasm that is sure to be felt all along the line during the current year. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Rev. E. C. Morris, D. D.; corresponding secretary, Prof. W. L. Cansler: recording secretary, Prof. H. B. Hudson; treasurer, Rev. A. J. Stokes; statistician, Rev. S. W. Bacote, *auditor* Rev. Robert Mitchell. The Boards: Foreign Mission, Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D.; corresponding secretary; Home Mission and Publishing, Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., secretary; Educational, Rev. M. W. Gilbert, D. D., chairman; B. Y. P. U., Rev. E. D. W. Isaac, secretary. Woman's Auxiliary: Mrs. S. W, Layten, president; Mrs, P. J. Bryant, vice-president; Mrs, E. M, Abner, treasurer; Mrs. V. W. Broughton, recording secretary; Mrs. M. E. Goins, assistant recording secretary; Mrs. E. Arlington Wilson, statistician; Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, corresponding secretary. We do not think much of the reformed spelling. Until further notice, The Freeman will endeavor to wag along in the old orthographical rut. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER No Council Banquet This Year. We learn that the National Afro-American Council proposes to dispense this year with the grand banquet that usually winds up their annual meetings, on the score that the money can be more wisely expended in fighting the battles of the race. We think this is the sensible social functions, coming at the close of a long and trying session, when money is getting low and the demands of business at home are pressing, are invariably boresome, and the abandonment of such affairs will be welcomed by the serious-minded members of the Council. The other side of the picture—that the hundreds of dollars are needed to carry on the legitimate work of the organization—is a fact that admits of no dispute. When earnest men and women get together for the purpose of rescuing the race from a perilous position, and must call upon everybody for financial aid to employ lawyers, to circulate literature and to pay postage, expensive feasting and to foolling does seem to be decidedly out of order. If there are those who wish to dance and to partake of the epicurean delights of the season, let them do so under auspices other than the Council, and let it be paid for apart from the funds collected for the relief of the disfranchised and the "jlm-crowed" brethren in black. There are in the National Negro Business League not a few who would welcome the abandonment of the banquet feature, as a part of the entertainment of the League proper. In the various cities where the Council or League assembles, there is always an abundance of amusements under the auspices of the local clubs, lodges, or private individuals, for the entertainment of those who wish to be merry in a social way. The Council, in dispensing with the expensive annual banquet at New York, sets an example in economy and propriety that similar gatherings will do well to emulate. The Killing of the Policemen. The Freeman takes the same view of this lamentable occurrence that is taken by every sensible man in Indianapolis. It was a most deplorable affair, but manifestly not one of race but of criminality. What was done by those two black desperadoes has often been done by white desperadoes and the feeling in one case should be precisely the same as that in the other; namely, a desire for the apprehension of the murderers and their speedy punishment by the orderly proceedings of the law. The Freeman notes with pleasure that the two Indianapolis daily papers take precisely this view and it is also pleasing to note that there is no outcry for a mob or an effort to start a race war because two disreputable black men, in a collision with the police, used their weapons with fatal effect. It is highly complimentary to the law-abiding instincts of this community that it did not lose its head over an occurrence that tried to the utmost the patience of the best of us. The police are the arm of the law. Without them their can be no enforcement of the criminal statutes. Resistance to them, therefore, while engaged in their legitimate duties becomes a crime of peculiar atrocity—not merely the ordinary criminality involved in individual outrages but a crime against law and order, against peace and dignity of the commonwealth. The above remarks apply generally to all men, without regard to race or color, to nationality or other distinguishing traits. The Freeman stands ready to assist in every way in running down and punishing these murderers and will stand sponsor for the statement that this is the feeling of every decent and law abiding colored man in this community. Let the guilty be punished but let not the innocent be blamed for their misdeeds. Not Our Mr. Thompson. The Freeman thinks it well to state that the syndicate letter bearing a Washington date-line, and sent out by some one who signs his name "NOSPMOHT,"—"Thompson" spelled backwards—is not the work of Mr. R.W. Thompson, of Louisville, Ky., our valued staff correspondent. He is in no way connected with the Washington syndicate. All matter sent out by him eminates from "The Thompson News Bureau," headquarters, 516 E. Jacob avenue, Louisville, Ky. I looks as if the colored prize-fighter is is to become fashionable. The Gans-Nelson meet drew the biggest crowd known to Fistiana, and now Jeffries talks of letting down the racial bars and taking on the aficial "peach," Jack Johnson. If Marvin Hart will just give Joe Walcott a "go," the color-line will surely have vanished into thin air. THE FEDERAL MARRIAGE ASSOCIATION At Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, Sept. 14, 1906, by the Bluff City Medical and Pharmaceutical Association, composed of twenty-three practitioners of that place, in an informal way in the rooms of the Iroquois, a business establishment conducted by enterprising young colored men. The entertainment was given at noon, and the flash-light picture as above shows those gathered around the tables. An Additional Reward. We are pleased to note the fact that the Sumner League of this city has offered an addition of twenty-five dollars to the reward offered for Coe who shot and killed an officer who was trying to discharge his duty as such last Sunday night. The element of desperadoes and ruffians that form a part of the race must be brought to justice. It is a commendable step taken by this organization which is composed of law-abiding citizens, to assist in maintaining law and order and the punishment of criminals. Now they say a certain element of Chicago's people, hearing that Negro troops are to be stationed at Fort Sheridan, on the outskirts of that city, have fied objections with the War Department, stating that the presence of Negro soldiers in the vicinity was not desired. This latest piece of assininity has doubtless grown out of the episode at Brownsville, Texas. The War Department, we understand, will pay no attention to the foolishness of the Chicago "jayhawkers," who amount to nothing and stand for nothing. If the needs of the army establishment suggest that Negro troops be stationed at Fort Sheridan, they will go there. If the Department wish them to remain in Texas, they will stay there. This government is run for the convenience of the whole people, not to satisfy the narrow notions of a set of "po" white trash," whose continued existence on the face of the earth is an eye-sore to a decent civilization. If that isn't plain enough, for the illiterate "crackers" to understand, we'll say it over next week. THAT Atlanta outbreak of savagery makes it embarrassing for those who contend that the "South is the Negro's best friend." The wealthy whites are the Negro's best friend, North and South. It is the "po' whites who constituted the Atlanta mob; the "po' whites" dominate the discriminating trades unions of the North; and it is the "po' whites" who antagonize the black man at at every stage of his progress. The wealthy and intelligent whites of the South should fight for the control of their section, and whip out the "po' whites" who misrepresent and disgrace what could be made the garden spot of the nation. The South, with the land-owning class in power, could consistently claim to be the Negro's best friend. Under the rule of the mobocrates—"there's another guess acoming." THE preachers cannot, single-handed and alone, suppress the disorderly elements of the Negro race, but they can do much and it is their burden duty to exhaust every resource at their command to save the thrifty, industrious and law-abiding from the consequences to which the shiftless and criminal render us all liable. How to reach the unreached members of the race—those who never go to church, who never read a useful book or newspaper, who never attend a lecture, or visit any institution that makes for moral elevation—is the problem of the hour. If Mr. Bryan wants to recant his government ownership theories, he has a perfect right to do so, even if it does disarange the plans of the organs who think they see a chance to magnify that preposterous propaganda into a national issue, and confuse an otherwise plain political situation. THE Negro is not as black as he is paint-by the prejudiced journals of the whites, nor does he commit all the crimes laid at his door; but, withal, he is black enough, and commits more crime than he should. Since the race knows that it is prone to mlsrepresentation, and that its offenses will be magnified to the limit of human imagination, it behooves us all to "walk the chalk-line" of law and order and give our enemies no excuse for visiting summary vengeance upon us. In response to a number of inquiries touching the July edition of The Nineteenth Century, containing Mrs. Mary Church Terrell's agraphic story of the Afro-American woman's wrongs, can be obtained by sending to the pulishers in London, England. The price per copy is forty cents, but the article by Mrs. Terrell is alone worth the selling price of the magazine. This is an advertisement for which we make no charge. TOM DIXON's obnoxious play, "The Clansman," has been barred from the theatres of Georgia, and steps will be taken to prevent its presentation in all parts of the South, for the very good reason that it is subversive of good order in the various communities of that section, and likely to intensify the bitter feeling between the races. "The Clansman" is an immoral monstrosity, and ought not be allowed on any stage in the country The malevolent opposition of the Niagara Movement has simply had the effect of making Dr Booker T. Washington stronger with the real people of the country, who believe in "a square deal." There are not a few who "love the Wizard for the enemies he has made." THOSE who have been afflicted with "that sad feeling" over the news that the Sultan of Turkey can live but one more year, should cheer up. Our own handsome James G. Carter, of Georgia, will be on the ground to look after things, before Abdul Hamid shall have shuffled off this mortal coil. SOME political leaders recant an unpopular declaration by making a revised statement of their views; others accomplish the same purpose by simply dropping the subject. The first is Mr. Bryan's method; the latter, and less embarrassing way, is usually a fected by Mr. Roosevelt. If we had not noticed the date-line on the dispatches describing the Atlanta race riots, we would have said that the horrible rebellion was but another installment of the outrages perpetrated against the Jews in Kisheneff or Bessarabia. PARENTS who will not send their children to school, should be made to feel the force of the compulsory education law. The State has a right to protect itself against the perils of illiteracy. ACCORDING to statistics, we have consumed 27,872,700 barrels of salt this year. It is easy to understand why the human thirst is so fierce, but difficult to see why so many of us are still too fresh. SO CALLED race leaders in Georgia and elsewhere, who can vote, but refuse to pay their pittance of a poll-tax and qualify, deserve to be disfranchised—forever and a day. SPECIAL TO AGENTS Agents should send their name and address to us and we will send our WEEKLY BULLETIN Published specially for News Dealers with all the New Leading Publications, Newspapers, Magazines, Books and Fancy Goods, etc. Write Today The Standard News Company, WHOLESALE DEALERS, 323 W. 37th St. New York City FOREIGN MISSIONARY work is doubtless necessary, but it appears to us that there is ample room for some strenuous Christian effort in Georgia just now. ATLANTA hangs her head in shame over her slaughter of the innocents. THE FREEMAN is a National Newspaper, in every sense of the word. THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) Mathews. A strong declaration of principles will be given in the form of an address to the country, and it is understood that high ground will be taken on the subjects of disfranchisement of the Negro, the jim crow car laws of the Southern states and the numerous forms of discrimination which the black citizens of the nation are made to suffer. The proceedings will be entirely serious in tone and no banquet or other form of amusement will be given under the immediate direction of the local committee, which is eminently correct and wise. Tomorriw will be observed by the race all over the land as a day of prayer. The churches of every denomination should be crowded with earnest applicants for the intervention of Providence in our hour of need. The outcome of the council meeting will be watched with interest by our people of the North, East, South and West, for in every relation if life our cause is a cause in common. Gov. Magoon, who is to be the next Governor of the Philippines, leaves Panama firmly convinced that Chinese coolie labor will never do to dig the canal. We have held that view of the situation from the start, and it is pleasing to have such expert authority speak so plainly in corroboration. The American Negro of the Southern States, insured to the tropical climate of the Gulf of Mexico, should be given a chance to construct this great waterway. He can do it, and is the very best laborer that the government is likely to find anywhere on the globe. The opposition to the American Negro comes solely from the magnates of the labor unions, who see in his presence a future factor in the political, industrial and, perhaps, social establishment of the canal zone, and they wish to avoid both this competition and the problem which is bound to grow out of any attempt on their part to keep him under foot. The union contractors do not want the Negro, because he will insist upon a fair scale of wages and the comforts that white men enjoy. They want coolie labor, because it is cheap and without ambition. Gov. Magoon is right. Coolie labor is too cheap, and yet too dear—for unintelligent labor is, in the final analysis, the most costly, for it is not well done. Let the Negroes of our sunny South dig the canal, and it will be a source of perennial national pride. We welcome Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, the race's premier violinist, into the noble order of beneficts, having been initiated into the sacred mysteries of the fraternity a few days ago at Atlanta to Georgia's most winsome young lady, Miss Fannie Mae Howard, daughter of Mr. David T. Howard, one of the leading undertakers of the Southland. Miss Howard is an accomplished pianist and an ardent devotee at the shrine of music. Mr. Douglass, as is well known, is one of the race's most talented young men and nobly wears the name of his beloved grandisire, the immortal Frederick Douglass. He is 'effusively praised wherever he goes, but never permits his head to be unduly enlarged, nor does he feel that the room for improvement in his art has been exhausted because critics fail to find any flaws in his classic renditions. The Douglass-Howard alliance is universally congenial, from the fact that when Mr. Douglass travels on his annual tours he requires an accompanist who can play the different music used by him, and for this work Miss Howard is particularly fitted, and her advent as a partner in the business as well as in the domestic relation most happily solves a double problem for the eminent violinist. We extend congratulations to both, wishing them a long life of marital felicity. Mr. James C. Carter, editor of the Brunswick Herald, has signified his acceptance of the post of consul at Sivas, Turkey, and will leave for his station at an early date. Mr. Carter though a young man—being only twenty-eight—is one of the most active forces in the political, social and commercial life of the State of Georgia, and won his spurs by sheer merit and high character. The appointment as consul was unsolicited and President Roosevelt selected Mr. Carter upon his record from a batch of names suggested to him as suitable material to represent this country abroad. On the evening of September 27th the citizens of Brunswick, irrespective of party or race, tendered Mr. Carter a magnificent banquet, an invitation to which we most gratefully acknowledge. From the description given by the Brunswick dailies the event was one which the community will remember for years, and the occasion was a fitting compliment to the man. Mr. Carter will make an efficient consul and the government service will be stronger for his presence on its roster. The designation of Prof. J. R. E. Lee as the successor of Mr. Roscoe Conkling Bruce as director of the academic department at Tuskegee Institute will be endorsed by the educators of the race all over the country. The appointment could not have been improved upon, and the school is fortunate in being able to secure the services of so capable an instructor as Prof. Lee at such short notice. Tuskegee knows Prof. Lee and Prof. Lee knows Tuskegee. He was there for several years as instructor in mathematics, but left to establish a school of similar nature at Corona. Ala. He returns to Tuskegee because of his friendship for Mr. Washington and because the promotion was of a nature that no sane man could well refuse. Prof. Lee is president of the National Association of Colored Teachers and will now be able to place that useful organization upon a more substantial basis than ever before. The country will hear more of Prof. Lee. The Republicans of Alabama and Georgia are not to put up state tickets this year—more's the pity. It looks like a bad case of "cold feet." Nevertheless the train of better things is laid, and with an early start next time the "grand old party" may be expected to give the "dimm-crats" a fight as will be a fight. On account of conflicting engagements, Dr. Booker T. Washington will not be able to speak at the twentieth anniversary exercises of the Kentucky State Normal and Industrial Institute, on the 8th of October, as announced; hence the exercises planned for that day by President Hathaway have been indefinitely postponed. R. W. THOMPSON. RESOLUTIONS OF MINISTERS RESOLUTIONS OF MINISTERS. The Negro Ministers' Association of Indianapolis, at a meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church this week, passed the following resolutions concerning the murder of Patrolmen Russell and Petford Sunday night by two Negroes: "We, the ministers of the Colored Ministers' Association of Indianapolis, deeply deploy the outrages and murders recently committed by two criminals of the Negro race; and in view of the fact that the feelings of the public are growing intense because of such outrages we wish to assure his honor the mayor and the good citizens of Indianapolis, white and black, that the better class of colored people is not in sympathy with the criminal element, but is in hearty accord with the efforts put forth to apprehend and bring such criminals to a sure and speedy punishment. "We further hold ourselves ready to render any and every assistance to the authorities possible in securing this end of justice. As ministers and leaders of the people we urge upon them to give every assistance possible to the authorities in effecting the arrest of criminals, and in no case to hide them or withhold any information that may lead to their arrest. "We do urgently appeal to the mayor and chief of police to close all unlawful dives, saloons and dance houses and to place proper restrictions on Sunday baseball playing, and also on licensed drug stores, where many of our people congregate. "We do hereby urge that the criminal and loafing class of Negroes be not allowed to remain in this city, and further urge that the same strict censorship be placed on all places where colored people assemble. We ask no favoritism. "We commend The Star for its prompt action in offering $250 for the apprehension of the murderer. We feel this is a just act for the capture of the criminal, whether he be black or white." The resolutions were signed by the Revs. J. S. Bailey, G. S. Sampson, J. W. Wood, the committee, and by the Rev. George H. Shaffer president. THE PARKER HOUSE The Parker House is especially prepared to care for the theatre and dance parties. The discriminating travel public if it looks up the Parker House when Indianapolis. The best service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. J. W. Hollman, Prop. Snipe—Jasper Johnson—5c Naomie--Splendius--- Brunswick---10c WM. M. GALES, Cigar Manufacturer, 1929 MARKET ST., St. Louis, Mo. M-II Orders Sollicited. Years ago when I was a seerer, an old nurse to me of a wonderful cure for boredness. Displacement Painful Painful. Or the Queen of Hearts. Cut me in one month. It is a simple harm lotion I can be prepared by anyone. I can write to her. I can write to her. I have nothing to sell. That a case of woman helping woman. I send Free "ddress Mrs A. B. Hudnut, south The St Allen's Minstrels are doing a big business throughout the west. Hattie Belle Cloyd and Mary Henderson are appearing with success with Heck's World's Fair Carnival. Eugene and Lena Clark are still with the Van Amburg Shows and are making good and sends regards to all performers. Cook & Stevens were seen in the Alhambra, New York last week. One does a Chinaman turn and the other the Negro part. It is unique and makes quite a hit. The Golden West Comedy Four have played 14 weeks over the Novelty Circuit: Skinner Harris has joined them and will play the Young circuit. Regards to all friends. Avery & Hart, who appeared at the Twenty-third Street Theatre, New York, last week, have changed their act about introducing some new talk, and a little business that is also new. Jakle Smith, of the Billy Kersands Minstrels received the news of the death of his brother, Isaac at New York, during their engagement at Houston, Tex. It was a great shock to the company as well as to Mr. Smith. At Washington a Negro will not be admitted to Chase's Theatre. All parts of the house, even the gallery are barred. It is thought that this is the only theatre in American vaudeville that draws the color line to such an extent. The Brittons, playing in Europe, who have been placed by B. Obermayer, are said to be booked for two seasons ahead across the pond, but Myers & Keller say that the team will return to America, opening on the Orpheum circuit in May '07. Gordon & Chacon, Sam and Emma have closed eleven weeks of Melvin Park circuit and have joined William Clark's Jersey Lily Burlesque Company for two seasons. They will appear in Indianapolis, October 29 31. Regards to all friends. "My Dixie Girl Company" opened to a big business last month. J. Hoff's band with the following members are a feature: George Thomas, H. Thomas, Bud Hunt. J. Buckley, Bulah Chambers, C. Simpson, and B. Wilson. They are now in their fourth week. Prof. Hoff sends regards to all professional friends. At Pine Bluff, Ark., October 4 and 5. Mr. S. W. Ross presented the South's Sunflower comedian, Billy Young, Jr., in a three act musical comedy, "A Darktown THE FREEMAN GALLERY — The Georgia Soubret En Reute With P. G. Lowery's Musical Enterprise. Although you are not as famous, As some others we have known, And haven't yet the title That some other singers own, What need have you to hanker, For a gift of Madame_Fame, If your voice fulfills its missive, There is nothing in a name. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER TO THE PROFESSION -- Actors and TO thesss: send me your latest photo today! Address Elwood C, Knox, Man'gr The Freeman, Indianapolis Barbecue" supported by a company of real colored arists. Master George Fletcher appeared in the title role of "Mr. Millions" to a good advantage. Terry's U. T. C. Company is in their second week in Iowa and all are in good health. J. W. Beecher is holding down the end singing "Keep On the Sunny Side." Mr. McGruder is making good singing, "She Waits by the Deep Blue Sea." The Beechums are sending them out screaming with their song hit, with a chorus of seven people as a specialty. Shelton & Perkins are caming out with a new song, "Take a Ride with Me." Paul Carter, the Texas Bright Star is In Atlanta, Ga., staging William Moseley's Southern Minstrels, to be later and better known as the Merry Monarchs of Minstrelsy. The company will open in Atlanta in October, visiting other Southern cities, wintering and closing in Florida. Mr. Moseley, for three years advance and press agent for Pat Chappelle shows, is owner and manager; Mr. Carter, who represents The Freeman is stage manager and director. The Freeman wishes them much success. The company has made A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY. a big success this sea- son, playing to S. R. O. rightly. Happy Howe, the world's favorite comedian is starring the show and sends regards to the Kersands Minstrels, J. H. Campbell is rehearsing a new act which he will put on soon. J. H. Cummings is still making a hit with his old man specialty. He wishes to hear from John Brooks, Ishmael Hicks, our drummer is making a big hit. William Phillips is making a big hit with his claronet. Ida Garden, the leading lady is making a hit, "Making Eyes at My Man." Our band is doing fine. Joseph Means is making good singing, "Hot Tamales" and with his educated goat which does seventeen tricks. He sends regards to the Campbell Brothers s and Bily Kersands write at once. All is well with us and we are still doing a big business. We were unable to accommodate date the crowd at Wheeling, W. Va., Johnston, Pa., nor Meyersdale, Pa. Arthur Dean is still getting applause with "Is Everybody Happy?" George Marshall is holding his own with "I Wonder What makes It Snow?" While the Happy Howards, Ed and Nettie are cleaning up with Harry Von Tilzer's "Moving Day," and Charles Lewis, using "Good-bye, Mr. Greenback." Katie Dean is pleasing the people singing "In Dear Old Georgia" Prof. William Jeffersonvillie and his band of eight pieces are making things hard for all city bands where we play. Prof. Green is doing well with his orchestra. Both are made up of the best musicians out of Columbia, S. C. The pay cart carts every Tuesday. Regards to all friends. J. C. Boone, write. Ed Howard, stage manager. C. W. Tyler, proprietor. We are now enjoying an era of prosperity THEATRE, that has never been attained before by any theatre in Florida. We are giving a big city show down here and our performances compare favorably with any given by colored performers. Our personnel is as follows: R. S. Donaldson, proprietor; W. G. Kennedy, stage manager; W. H. Dorsey, musical director; R. J. Anderson, bandmaster; Sam Catlett, electriician; Billy Reeves, Buddy Glenn, Inman & Davis, Williams & Devine, Saparo & Harris, Kittie Brown, Carrie Hall, Edith Banks, Nora Hunley, Sallie Boswell, Mattie Floyd, Daniel Randalls, contortionist Our musicians are Thomas Ponce R-ys, William Preston, Frank Hopkins, Walter Mitchell, Amos Gillard, William Nelson and Goff Kennedy. Pearl Moppin, the hoop controller and trombone player is our latest acquisition. The Budwelser Trio Kittie-Brown, Edith Banks and Nora Hunley are setting a hot pace. William H. Dorsey, musical director has brought his orchestra up to a state of efficiency seldom reached by colored musicians. W. G. Kennedy would like to hear from friends. The Smart Set. The third week out and everybody is happy, enjoying good health and good weather, while the show is playing to continual increasing business. Jube Johnson returned to us, his old home the other night and received a royal reception from the members of the company. He says, "There's no place like home." S. H. Dudley is further demonstrating ARISTOCRATS CLEMO & CASSELS scenes from DIRECT Patti's People By fco. Hatten OL Black Path. (Mme. S. Jones) WATTS & GANT. JOHN LARNINS AS- KING JASPER" ENTRODUCING A ROYAL COON" LITTLE JOHN GREAT DOUGLASS Unicyclist in one of his Stunts his versatility by showing nightly that he is a finished horseman. At the close of the race scene in the second act. After Mr. Dudley as "Hezekiah Doo" rides Jimmy Blackburn to victory, he brings the horse on the stage amid the glare of the footlights, the shouts of the chorus, the applause of the audience and the crash of the orchestra and band. Mr. Dudley performs this feat every night on a different horse without a rehearsal and it takes skill to force a spirted horse amid such a scene for the first time. * Mat Johnson is eader of the Darktown Band, andjsends regards to all friends. You haven't heard any band until you hear Mat Johnson's Emma A. Baynard, who scored a hit with "Osan" ast season is singing Tim Brymm's, 'My Mexican Rose' with even greater success. * * * Sadie Mears, Florence Smiley, Eva Swinton and Jennie Hillman, the Jolly Four send regards to all friends. * * * Mr Dudley's two new songs, "Cincinnati!" and "Hezekiah" are two big hits. The Ottawa morning paper says the following, "Mr. Dudley is seen as "Hezekiah Doo" and there is always something doing, when he appears, either at his proper level as a race horse tout or when endeavoring to live up to the reputation thrust on him as a politician. He is considered one of the funniest comedians that visits Ottawa, and it wasn't a surprise that the Grand Opera House was not large enough to accommodate the crowd last evening." The Zantolas, Logan and Ellen, are now en route with the Pacific Coast Amusement Company, after a lay-off of six weeks, owing to the d'ability of Mrs. Zantolas, caused by a broken leg which she received in a balloon ascension at Nata'torium Park, Spokane, Wash. They were making a double ascension when the bag was turned loose and they were carried to the tall pine trees against which Mrs. Zantolas was thrown with tremendous force, Over 30,000 people witnessed the struggle for life, Many women fainted. They have made ten ascensions since and are now featuring their cycle whirl and high wire act for free attractions. KRISTOCRA CLEMO & CASSEL seenes from DIAGIT Patti's People By fro. Hatten OL GEAR DOUGLASS UNICYCLIST ON ONE Some few weeks ago Black Pattl's Tronbadours appeared at Pine Bluff, Ark., and was greeted with an appreciative audience Among them was George Fletcher, an industrious young man of about seventeen years old who was much impressed with the good acting, splendid music and beautiful coe- NOTED DIRECTOR AND COMPOSER. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Prof. H. Lawrence Freeman is the successful director of music of Ernest Hogan's Rufus Rastus Company and the splendid music heard in this company is the result of his careful training. He is the composer of some of the best and catchiest musical numbers that are so popular just now. Prof. Freeman has several compositions in preparation that will be published very soon. Dandy Dixie Minstrels. At Vinata, O. T., we had the distinguished honor of playing our band for the reception of William Jennings Bryan, who is touring Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. He said a lot of good things to us and about our race and then our band played "Dixie" he shed some fake tears. We did over $900 at the night show, and Mr Bryan occupied a box. We had a running race in Oklahoma City, a full-blooded I dian wanted to run 100 yards and the boys of the show backed our champion, Roy Johnson who does 100 yards in 10-1-2 seconds and did it At Andover his alma mater. So we took the Indians. Our ball team cleans everything and beat the strong Pawnee Indian Team 4 to 1, on the twenty-first. The Campbell Bros. are the hit of the ollo a close run Will Cooke JOHN LARKINS AS- KING JASPER ENTRDUCING A "ROYAL COON" KEEP DREAMS of the Stunts tumes Young Fletcher is a close observer and possesses an unusual talent for drawing, for one so young. What ever interests or amuses him, he at once makes a drawing. He represents The Freeman and is a portgee of Elwood O Knox, the manager and with each week's report there comes a draw- Wanted Also a Baritone and Tuba player. Must be sight readers. Can place good musicians and performers at all times. Show never closes. Would like to hear from four good looking girls girls Dr Drum Corps, also Lady Bugler. Address as per route: Selma, Ala., September 22; Marion, 24. Andrew Smith, better known as "Speedy" and Eiffe Cunningham, come home. Manager Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company. ROUTE-Peru, Iowa, Oct. 8; Shannon City, 9; Centon, 10; Blockton, 11; Knowlton, 12; Lorlmor, 13; River Souix, 15. with Williams & Stevens. Of course old man Rucker cleans up. We sympathize with Mr. Allen who received the sad news of the death of his mother and, left at once for Washington. The company sent a large pillow of roses. The cotton is coming out and our receipts are great. At a raffle of a diamond stud, Mr. Pence was the lucky man and now he wears white puffies. Regards to all the profession. We are just gone nothing but success. We have a basso, J. Woodson and there is none greater on the stage. Prof. Williams, of St. Louis, our cello soloist has purchased a new cremona at the cost of $12,000, received at Oklahoma City. We have a literary with the show and last week's paper was on the soluti on of the race problem which was ably discussed by Messrs. Pence, Williams and Nolan, our manager, and others. Our next paper is on "Colored Thesplans and Their Value to the Race." John and Maude Brewer have been working at the Zoo at Honolulu, H. I. during the summer and are now visiting the different islands. They have been royally entertained. They sail from Honolulu to Japan, China, Phillipines, and then to Chicago. Regards to all. The Freeman is on sale at Ciuclnn at at Wallner's Drug Store. 108 Walnut street. Will Owens, agent. Black Path (Mme. S. Jones) WATTS & GANT LITTLE JOHN ing of some nature. So in time came this accompanying picture. This young man is very anxious to become a great artist and is learning photography. In the near future he expects to take a special course that will fit him for newspaper and magazine work DOROTHY. Are Used by the Best Colored Musicians in Preference to any other. Mr. P. G. Lowery is considered one of best colored cornet soloists in world. His is the most beautiful bandmasters, being selected with the Wallace show, the past season. He himself used the "New Proportion" cornet and has his band almost entirely filled with violonot" instruments. His opinion of our instruments is worth reading. A. E. Bedford, Ind., Sept. 1, 1905. Frank Holton, Chicago, Ill.: Dear Friend, I highly testify the qualities of your "New Proportion" cornet you sent me, I found it a cornet for all lines of business. I have played in the standard makes, the original and find the "New Proportion" cornet THE cornet. I cheerfully recommend it to anyone who wants the best. P. G. LOWERY, Cornet Solost and master. "Holton" instruments are locked for cash or on installations. We allow a week's trial before the deal is closed so there is absolutely no risk in purchasing them. The "Holton" is the instructor's usedband and usedtatemusicians should find out about them. Our catalog, use and other literature free on request. FRANK HOLTON CO. 117 E. Madison St. Chicago, Ill. Wanted at all Times First-Class and Up-to-date ...ARTISTS... and a TEAM that can Double and Change often. State all in first letter and send photo, which will be returned. Address THOS. WILLIAMS, San Isidro 24, Havana, Cuba. WANTED--At once for Budweiser Theater ORCHESTRA First Class,Clarionet Player Will Send Ticket. Theater OPEN The Entire Year Finest in the South. R. S. Donaldson, Bubweiser Theater, Tampa, Fla. WANTED Colored PIANO PLAYER Girl Who can read and play Rag Time. State if you can work for $3 00 a night and board. Good collections. Address EUGENE STARR. Ely, Nevada, Box 58. GET THEM CLEANED While You Sleep. We NEVER SLEEP and FATHER Works all the time EDWARD BARTON'S SUITITORIUM. Clothes pressed, cleaned and repaired. Prices the lowest. Work the best. Give us a trial. Benton Harbor, Mich. --- THE STAGE. By "WOODBINE." A. The second appearance of the Rufus Rastus Company in this city brought a large number of cultured and refined as well as talented women. There were a few new ones, but the majority were seen last season. On the whole they are from good families and show the result of having been carefully reared and educated, and have chosen careers behind the limelight from an industrial ploit of view to earn an honest living rather than from the desire to be before the public. They believe in CARITA DAY. CARITA DAY. reality, for they must have real ability to make good in the Hogan aggregation. Talent has been bestowed upon them and they are doing their duty in using it for the good of others. Their path in this work is not all roses; there are trials and temptations, and many of them. It also takes will power as well as talent to entertain various audiences. Ofttimes A. E. ALICE MACKEY. to weep would give vent to the tugging at the heart strings and to moan would be a relief to the tired body, but it must not be. These brave creatures smile and dance and make you happy. We find this year among them Abbie Mitchell, who takes the part of "Mandy Jones." She is a delightful young woman whose very appearance charms you from the start. She is the wife of Will Marion Cooke, the A. great composer. Her husband's confidence in her ability is her inspiration. She has two interesting little ones who are already showing their musical inheritance. Miss Mitchell is a favorite with everybody. A beautiful trait in her character is the interest she has in the success of others. Carita Day, the leading lady, has lost none of her sweetness of last year. Her pleasing manner makes her many friends and her sincerity THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER retains them. You will know her to like her and like her to love her. Alice Mackey has many friends. The women are devoted to her and she appreciates it. She has much homage paid her, but it has not affected her heart or head only to broaden her sweet disposition and increase her popularity. Loretta Turner, who is seen as "Snowflake," is a spoiled child. The baby of her family and her first time away from home. She is very pleasant and your heart goes out to her as she sits on a wardrobe A DAY. trunk with that far-away, home-sick look. She is rather sensitive for her own happiness, but after a while she will learn to forget the seemingly unpleasant things. Sallie Green Byrd is a lovable woman, without a trace of egotism. An exemplary Hoosier girl. Amy Leslie, Mabel and Maude Turner are three jolly girls and hard workers, devoted to each other and are happy. Madge Gans, who has the distinction of being the wife of Joe Gans, the star of the sporting world, as well as being a good performer herself, is Mary LAURA GILLAM. quite unassuming, not burdened with any nonensis airs. Georgia Mickey Harvey, who possesses the wonderful baritone voice, is pleasant, but not gushing, more on the practical plan. Madame Wilkes is as handsome and charming as ever with her keen eye for the good appearance of the wardrobe. Mrs. Lottie Freeman, the wife of the musical director, and Mrs. Laura Gillam, the wife of the stage manager, are also among them this sea- A. ODESSA WARREN. son. Mrs. Freeman is of a literary turn of mind and enjoys good literature as well as her work. Her young son, Valdor, is the "boss of the family" and the pet of the company. He is an exceptionally bright little fellow and Prof. Freeman sees in him 7 SARAH GREEN BYRD. his assistant. Mrs. Gillam is a quiet, pleasing woman, with implicit faith in her husband and his work. She is one of the company and does not "air" around as some women are wont to do when their husband is in authority. She is happy in this work. A. E. H. for it carries her with her husband, and he is proud to have her, for she is his comforter when the exacting duties of stage manager would weigh him down. Marie Young, the tall girl with the glorious hair that hung down all the THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS time, Anita Wilkins, the pretty girl, and Laura Moss, the housekeeper, who appears so well, are of amiable dispositions and impress every one very favorably. Susne Staples, with her queenly air, which gives her a charming personality, is a decided favorite Odessa Warren is also a very pleasant girl, with a sweet manner so unaffected and sincere. Then there is Bessie Oliver, the dear little Kentuckian, with just enough of the MAUD TURNER. AMY LESLIE. LOTTIE FREEMAN AND VALDOR Southern accent to be interesting. Southern accent to be interesting. In fact, all of them have an unassumed, pleasant manner—women whose appearance appeals to you from the start. I do not mean to flatter any of them, but they impress one favorably. The refinement and culture and the self-respect is in the air around, so to speak. Each year the women on M. E. H. the stage, by their improved conduct, are convincing the public that it is not the calling, but the individual themselves, that decides their place in life. These women in particular are setting good examples, real examples, BESSIE OLIVER. not posing for inspection, but from general observation they are of the best. DOROTHY. Perhaps next summer there will be a rival chicken ranch somewhere. The girls come up to the requirements, "good dressers on and off the stage." Everybody was pleased with Indianapolls and Indianapolls was pleased with everybody. It is a brave woman who can smile when a man comes down on her "bad foot" in a ball room stunt. If you see two people trying to be funny for eight minutes, theirl's dresses for the next scene button up the back. When a woman works hard at matinees, unusually so, she is trying to please the women, "for they pick us to pieces so," says a star. ANITA WILKINS BESSIE OLIVER. SHORT FACTS. COTTON PICKERS' BAND UNDER DIRECTION VOELCKEL & NOLAN, 126 West 44th Street, New York City, N. Y. Best Real Negro Minstrel Show in the World; Bar None. WANTED at all times HIGH CLASS Minstrels, Musicians, Singers, Dancers, Comedians and Specialty Acts. Gentlemen Only Need Apply. WANTED for MAHARA'S MINSTRELS Alto and Cornet To Double Stage. A First Glass Comedy and DAMON'S MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY. Send photo and address W. A. MAHARA, 160 S. Clark Street, Chicago, IL. MusiciansWanted Have opening for Performers Cornet, Clarionet, can also place First and Musicians, more especially Trombone, Tuba. Class Piano Player who can double brass in band Address as per route in this paper. State lowest salary. Owner Rabbit's Foot and Funny Folks Comedies. ROUTE—Corsecana Tex., Oct. 8; Mexia, 9; Hubbard City, 10; Hillsboro, 11; Waco, 12; Marilin, 13. A Comedian who can double with drum o also in band One Trombone player to double on stage; also one Lady Soprano. Good salary to right persons W A BROWN, Sole Owner. Permanent address Holden, Mo. TAMPA FLA. One of the finest theaters in the U S devoted exclusively to colored performers. WANTED at all times performers in all branches, Chorus girls with good voices and good appearance, also musicians who double B. and O. Explain all first letter. Tickets advanced. R. S. Donaldson, prop. Budweiser Theater - Tampa Fla MAGAZINES FOR OCTOBER. Ainsley for October has a child story for grown-ups that will touch a chord in every woman's heart. It is called "When She Was An Only Boy," by Marlon Hill. This magazine seems to be making aspect of this style of tales, for it has had one in almost every number this year. Those little insects that well-nigh pester us to death through the day and through the night are the basis of a delightful humorous story by Harvey Sutherland, entitled "Our Intimate Enemies" which is running in the People's Magazine. The 'enemies' are none other than these little creatures, but Mr. Sutherland's articles treat the subject from so new a view-point and in such a witty and humorous fashion as to make the series as interesting and as absorbing as a piece of good fiction. The series is only one of the pleasant and readable articles that make up the 192 pages in the October People's which sells for ten cents Once in awhile we run across a story that stays in our memory. Such a one is the little sketch by Charles Fort, which appears in the current number of Smith's, "And Now the Old Scow May Slant as It Pleases" is its odd title, and the质ness and sweetness of the tale bear out the promise of the title. This number of Smith's, both in appearance and contents, is the finest that has been issued so far. It is largest in bulk of any magazine of the month, adc it has a wealth of illustration that makes it somethng of a curiosity. There are two separate and distinct art sections, one on tinted paper and the other on heavy calendered paper. Besides this, the magazine is illustrated profusey throughout. It contains a complete novelette, a collection of short stories by such writers as Edwin L. Sabin, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Holman F. Day and Dane Coolidge, besides special articles of unusual interest and value. For those who like adventure stories, w.th plenty of Incident, the Popular Maga- The greatest. Negro enterprise-traveling My two shows, "A Rabbit's Foot Co. & Funny Folk Co., watch for the two big funny shows touring the country in their own private cars, can always place good per formers and musicians. Address Pat Chappelle as per route or home office 1054 W. Church St, Jacksonville, Fla. HALFTONE PICTURES in the reading pages of THE FREEMAN will be inserted at these prices. Single Column - $3.00 Double Column - $5.00 The Freeman is on sale at the East E d Music Store, St Louis Mo. zine has a peculiar attraction for October. There are several big features, notably the beginning of a new series of short stories by K and Hesketh Prichard, whose "Don Q." takes made such a profound impression when they were published two years ago. Then there is the first half of a two-paracing story by W. B. M. Ferguson, questionably one of the brightest and most absorbing stories of the race track ever written. To many the novellette, "The Night Pumper at Green Ri er," will be classed with the most remarkable offerings in the month's magazines. In the same issue appears one of those droll stories of of T. Jenkins Hains, "The Philosophy of Raw-Dog," which by the way is not a Western yarn, as the title would seem to suggest, but is an episode in the life of a Sea-Seaer trader who tries to make a unique deal with a cannital chief. Another humorous little story is called "It Pays to Advertise," and in it George E. Win Hunt reveals something of the humors of a country newspaper office. There are also many other excellent things in the Popular. SHORT FLIGHTS Says the Atlanta News: "The Negro problem is growing in importance, and it will require the best thought and most conservative action on the part of the leaders of both races to reach a final solution of the question." Yes! Let the level-headed men of both races reason together, and each insist upon a fair play for the law abiding, and condign punishment for the lawless, and their will soon be no problem. So the Indian too, must suffer from the color ban. The Supreme Lodge of the Fraternal Union of America. In session at Denver, denied the application of local lodges in Kansas and Oklahoma that Indians be admitted to membership, declaring that no one except persons of Caucasian blood was entitled to membership in the Order. Lo, the poor Indian, must certainly be ticketed to death over the "Civilization" of which he is becoming a part. B. W. THOMPON. T. H. ASCENE F OM "ABYSSINIA" THAT WILL APEAR AT PARK THEAT R OCTOBER 8, 9, 10. That was back in Kansas, when the present colored Beau Brummel began his career, "y'ars and y'ars ago." As we say in polite society dramas, the number of "y'ars" has nothing to do with the case. George Walker, of Williams & Walker, first saw the light of day. Just as soon as anybody becomes famous everybody begins to get busy M. BERT WILIAMS. with the "I discovered him" game, but this is a true story all about the wonderful things that happened out in bleeding Kansas. "Lawrence, Kan., was where I got my start," says Mr. Walker. "The first money I ever earned doing what we now call a vaudeville turn was on a wooden platform for Dr. Blank's Curse-Em-White-You-Wait Dandelion Tonic. For these songs and dances ASCENE F OM "ABYSSINIA I got 25 cents and took the rest in tonic. As tonic was not substantial food, I decided to leave Lawrence to try my fortune in Chicago, where I tried without success to convince numerous managers that I could act good. As my meals were not coming with anything like regularity I decided to quit my chosen profession for that of a position of bellboy at the Great Northern Hotel, where I remained during the entire year of the World's Fair, after which the old fever for acting returned. I quit my position at the Great Northern and drifted out to San Francisco, where the mid-winter fair was in progress, and then came the advent of my life. [Name] GEORGE WALKER. As it was, here I met my partner, Bert Williams. We decided to double up and do a vaudeville stunt. Our success was instantaneous. After working in vaudeville for five years, we made our debut as stars in a play entitled "The Policy Players," which was a success from the jump. Then came our second effort, "A Lucky Coon," after which we produced "Sons of Ham" and "In Dahomey," which played to capacity everywhere for three years. We then decided to produce our present vehicle, "Abyssina," which has so far proved the greatest success in which we have ever appeared. I attribute whatever degree of success I have attained to my belief that, to please an audience, they must be given the real Negro character. Few Negroes will burlesque their own race, in fact we don't have to be burlesquer if we --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED CGLORED NEWSPAPER N°5. A SCENE FROM "ABYSSINIA" THAT WILL APPEAR AT THE PARK THEATER OCTOBER 8, 9 AND 10, 1906. stick to nature; that's where the average Negro loses out. We know that when we try to act like white folks the public won't have us; there are enough bad white actors now. "My greatest ambition is to get money enough together to build a theater, if possible to build one in New York, one in Philadelphia and one in Boston. Chicago is so far the only city in the United States that can boast of a Negro theater—one where the actors, the musicians, the management and, in fact, every one connected with the enterprise, are colored men. My idea is to erect theaters in which we can train Negroes to realize that a colored person has parts worthy of serious notice by himself and by others. There is no reason why we should be forced to do these old-time nigger acts. It's all rot. This slap-stick bandanna-handler-chief-bladder and flower-in-the-face act, with which Negro acting is associated. It ought to die out, and I think Williams & Walker have helped kill it. It's a long way from a corner medicine show in Lawrence, Kan., to being a star in a production such as "Abyssinia," but that the distance can be covered by perseverance and energy." WILLIAMS & WALKER. George W. Walker, of Williams & Walker, who will begin a three days' engagement at the Park Theater Monday, October 8, is a believer in the future greatness of his people. He is not loath to express his views on the subject whenever time and opportunity permit. "Talk to me about the infusion of white blood for the betterment of the Negro race," he said indignantly. "I do not believe in it. I tell you the black man's future lies in the development of his faculties—physical and mental—as a Negro. I think the white race have not realized the latent possibilities in us. "Our civilization is very little beyond its infancy, when you come to think of it. "Why, a few hundred years ago we A" THAT WILL APPEAR AT PARK were savages. Given the time and advantages which have brought the white people to their present state, we shall be a wonderful people. If you don't believe me, wait and see. "I'd just like to have you take in a few further facts while we are on the subject," he went on. "There cannot be any dispute as to our musical ability. This, too, is undeveloped. Rag-time is just part of the chaos out of which real genius will some day be evolved. "We shall have great Negro masters of music in the generations to come. We shall have great poets, too, for our race is a poetic one. "But all these things take time. Our poets must stick to Negro dialect to make themselves heard, and to sell their rages, and our composers must write ragtime for the same reason until the white man's serious consideration is earned. "Mind, I am not saying as generally we have as yet earned the right for serious consideration and I know that we must wait for it and work for it." At this moment Bert Williams' long figure appeared in the doorway. "George is at it again I see," he observed, with a twinkle in his eye. And then relapsing into his stage dialect he sang out in a deep bass, "George, I allus did say one thing." "What's that?" inquired his partner, looking up. "I allus did say dat ef we eber goes broke in dis business, yo' can make a fortune both of us as a preacher." "ABVSSINIA'S STAR ACTRESS. Alda Overton Walker, the wife of George W. Walker, of the team of Williams & Walker, now appearing in the musical creation, "Abyssinia," is not only a remarkable singer and dancer, as well as an actress of ability, but she is a creator of dances. All the dances in "Abyssinia" were created and arranged, as well as rehearsed, by her. Mrs. Walker occupies a unique position in the world of entertainers. One of the thousand colored female THE DANCE OF THE KING players in the country, she alone has really national reputation. It is decidedly interesting as well as instructive to talk to Mrs. Walker and to discover her attitude toward the white and black actress, theater managers and toward the theater- THEAT R OCTOBER 8, 9, 10. going public, which is filled with every conceivable prejudice against, a Negro, even as a servant. "You haven't the faintest conception of the difficulties which must be overcome, of the prejudices which must be left slumbering, of the things we must avoid whenever we write or sing a piece of music, put on a play or a sketch, walk out in the street or land in a new town," said Mrs. Walker. "No white actor can understand these things, much less appreciate them. Every little thing we do must be thought out and arranged by Negroes, because they alone know how easy it is for a colored show to offend a white audience. "Let me give you an example: In all the ten years that I have appeared and helped to produce a great many plays of a musical nature there has never been even the remotest suspicion of a love story in any of them. "During those same ten years I do not think there has ever been a single white company which has produced any kind of a musical play in which a love story was not the central notion. "Now, why is this? It is not accident or because we do not want to put on plays as beautiful and as artistic in every way as do the white actors, but because there is a popular prejudice against love scenes enacted by Negroes. This is just one of the ten thousand things we must think of every time we make a step. The public does not appreciate our limitations, or, rather the limitations THE FARMER'S WEEKLY NEWS Park Theater ON Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 8, 9 and 10, 1906. The PARK THEATER offers a decided treat by presenting the WORLD'S greatest Laugh Provokers. Williams & Walker, And their celebrated company of Eighty People in their latest MUSICAL CREATION, "Abyssinia" First appearance in Indianapolis since commanded by "King Edward, the Seventh," of England to appear before His Royal Highness and Court at the BUCKINGHAM PALACE. NOTICE—No one purchaser will be permitted to buy more than twelve reserved seats. A Two Dollar Attraction at medium prices. RICES—10c, 20c, 30c, 50c, 75c $1.00. Seat sale will open Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, October 2. which other persons have made for us." When at home Mrs. Walker resides on Twenty-sixth street, New York City, and when in that city can be found almost any day with her husband talking over new schemes and singing new songs. A bountiful library, handsome furniture and hangings, a generous look- IN THE WORLD SPO New York.—It was pleasant news to the lovers of boxing to read the past week that Sam Fitzpatrick was again in the limelight as a manager, and had taken Jack Johnson, the colored champion heavy weight, under his managerial wing. It is men like Fitzpatrick who are a credit to the profession, for his word has always been as good as some men's bond, and he has never been identified with a job or a fake in his life. During his career as a promoter he has been connected with such sterling performers as Kid Lavigne, Tommy Ryan, Wilmington Jack Daly, Peter Jackson, Bill Hanrahan, Johnny Gorman, Tom Sharkey and Tommy Hogan. He managed Lavigne when the latter was in his prime, and handled him so successfully that he won not only the championship of America, but journeyed to England and won the title from Dick Burge, England's premier, Johnson was lucky in securing a man of Fitzpatrick's ability and standing to manage him, and the big colored fellow will now be in a position to command the recognition that his ability seems to entitle him. A Baltimoreore told us a story some time ago relating to Joe Gans that might be of more or less interest at the present time, now that the champion is so strongly in the limelight. It may and it may not be authentic, and is printed for what it is worth. "Joe Gans's name is not 'Gans' at all," said the man from Baltimore; "his name is 'Gaus.' Along about thirteen years ago when he first started fighting around Baltimore he gave his name as 'Gaus,' but as the latter is an uncommon name it invariably was printed 'Gans,' an n' being used instead of u' Whether it was an error on the part of the printers or of the scribes who wrote it, I cannot say, but it was printed 'Gans' so persistently that it finally was accepted and believed to be his correct name." The person who made the statement says he is from Baltimore, but there are many people who come from Missouri, so naturally the latter demand that they be "shown." One thing is certain—if Joe "Gans's" name is "Gaus," Battling Nelson found it rather hard to see through him. Because the work of the professional boxer is strenuous and calculated to break one down physically it often is thought that his years of usefulness in the ring are numbered ing sideboard and a piano are against the walls of the apartment. Instead of the pictures of things beautiful as white men see them, Mrs. Walker's mural decorations are likenesses of Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass, T. Coleridge Taylor. In portfolios they keep hundreds of letters from these and other famous men with whom they are in correspondence with reference to bettering their race. and limited. It is thought that the punishment he receives tells on him and in a few years he is all in. While it is true that occasionally even one battle will practically wind up a man's ring career, as a rule, the boxer who trains faithfully can go along for many years. There absolutely is no limit. It depends upon the boxer himself. Bob Fitzsimmons, the dean of the profession, has been plodding along for years and years, and has engaged in so many bouts that even he himself has failed to keep an accurate tab on them. In 1880, when Jem Mace, the English champion, made a tour of Australia and New Zealand, Fitz first began to attract attention. He was working at the forge in his brother's blacksmith shop in Timaru, New Zealand, at the time, and when Mace reached the bootshaped island Bob was one of the first to enter the boxing tournament given by "The Gypsy," as Mace was called in those days. Fitz was a novice, but with the natural fighting instinct and an unlimited amount of confidence and ambition. He defeated four men in the competition and was given the amateur championship of New Zealand. In the way of remuneration for his remarkable performance it is a matter of ring history that Mace remembered him magnificently by presenting him with a cabinet photograph of himself with the magic words, "Jem Mace," written thereon. That was twenty-six years ago, and Bob has been fighting ever since. Rather a long time, but the old warhorse says he is still in the game and able to clean up a lot of them yet. * * * George Dixon is another who has plodded along for many years and his ring career comprises nineteen busy seasons, in which he fought hundreds of bouts. Tommy Ryan has been at the game for nineteen years also, and he says he is as good today as ever. Peter Jackson, now dead, went for eighteen years, and for fifteen years previous to the night he was beaten by Jeffries his record did not show a reverse. Peter Maher has been fighting about eighteen years and expects to engage in several bouts this fall and winter. Joe Choynski, who started to box when he was but sixteen years of age, stayed at the game for twenty-one years and met many of the best men of his day. John L. Sullivan, Charlie Mitchell and Jim Corbett were in the harness for sev ```markdown ``` enteen years each, and gained reputations that extended from one end of the earth to the other. Kid Lavigne, Dan Creedon, Pediar Palmer and Kid McCoy each had fifteen years at the game and helped to win a few championships. Joe Goddard, the rugged Australian, met the best heavy weights in the world for fourteen years, Tommy West was active for fifteen years, Ben Jordan, the Englishman, trailed along for thirteen, Eddie Santry, Australian Billy Murphy, Tommy White, Frank Erne, Paddy Slavin and many others were fighting when some of the voters of today were thinking of marbles rather than of ballot boxes. The lightweight, who, on account of the popularity of the class, hold the center of the pugilistic stage probably nine months of the year, are again on top, due, of course, to Mr. Gans's lovely and universally appreciated thumping of Mr. Nelson at Goldfield. And now for a new opponent for the world's champion, the black Baltimore warrior who has been the recognized best man in the division ever since he wrested the title from Frank Erne of Buffalo at Fort Erie, Ont., in 1902. Technically his defeats at the hands of first McGovern and later Britt made the title questionable, but those admitted fakes have been thrown out by the public long since, and right now Gans, who has shown a desire to be honest and honorable that commands admiration, stands forgiven by those who only a short time ago painted him the blackest crook in the business. Had it not been for the deliberate fouling of Gans which ended the great fight in favor of the Negro in the forty-second round, Nelson might have been pitied, as in the Dane's case it was "the sins of the father being visited on the son," or, in other words, Nelson incurred the enmity of every fair-minded sporting man in the country because of the preposterous exactions of his manager, Billy Nolan. It is not in ring history where the sympathy was so wholly one-sided as was the case in that Nevada contest. Regardless of color, 90 per cent. of the fans strung with Gans and his victory was therefore the most popular ever scored by a fighter in this country. Had Nelson fought on fairly to the last and gone down to defeat like a man, he would still have a host of friends that he has lost by the delivery of that foul blow to the groin which sent his opponent to the floor of the ring writhing in agony. Who is there left to face the champion? The answer is, none with a chance on earth. Gans is now in the same position as Jeffries, king of the heavies. There is simply no one in sight that would have a ghost of a show with the colored one. Kid Herman, Charlie Neary and Willie Fitzgerald all aspire to the championship, but not one of the trio, admitting that each is a good boy, is in the same class with the champion. And as for Jimmy Britt, the San Francisco dude is a joke. If Tex Rickard, who has jumped into national fame with one bound and has made good, allows the Britt family to bunko him into giving James Edward a match with Gans at Goldfield, he will not only lose the prestige he has gained, but may take a chance of being pinched for manslaughter or even murder if the affair that is already being talked of materializes. In the opinion of all the fans save a few native son admirers of Britt, the latter would have less show against Gans than the proverbial snowball. Britt knows this, and can have but one reason in seeking the match, and that is to rake in a bunch of money. Things financial have not been very brisk in the Britt camp since Battling Nelson and the earthquake jarred Jimmy's purse strings, and a first-class replenishing is what is undoubtedly needed. LITTLE SPORTTAL The football season has been called and secret practices have been started among most all of the teams of any importance throughout the country. Much discussion over the possibility of the Richmond (Ky) team meeting the Indianapolis Herculean squad on the gridron this season has been made. Many think this would be one of the greatest games in history so far as local circles are concerned. The Richmond team is composed of some of the best players in the business. In fact this quad is about the best there is in the south and held such a reputation for many years. Of course there is much difference in the career of both teams as the Herculeans are only in their second season of playing. Yet they have done some very remarkable playing and made a good showing. Last season they captured the championship, among colored teams, in Ohio and Indiana. Out of the six or seven battles that were won every man of them was found to be in splendid condition. Captain Brook of the Herculeans and Creed B Irving of the Richmond boys, got their heads together a few days ago but as to what agreements they have settled upon it could not be learned at this time. Jimmy Gardner and Jimmy Potts have been matched to fight fifteen pounds at Davenport, Ia., Oct. 6. The men will weigh in at 138 pounds and will battle for a purse of $1,000. Emil Taley made the match for Gardner and Big Hart represented Potts. For the remainder of the card Billy Finucane and Packie McFarland will box ten rounds at 130 pounds and Johnny Coulon and Ralph Page will go six rounds at 10 pounds. The Freeman is on sale at Springfield, Ill., at 804 and 812 East Washing-on street and 121 South Fourth. E. G. Rogers, agent Do not miss this opportunity to subscribe for the races' leading journal. Paris has provided many beautiful novelties in the way of dress accessories which could have been obtained from no other source. The combs, belts and belt buckles are not the least notable. Paris belts, made of soft glove kid and elastic strips, studded with highly polished cut steel and jet nail heads straight, curved and girdle effects. Imported belt buckles, broadest possible selection — rolled gold, gunmetal, plain or fancy stone setted, cut jet and Bohemian garnet. Paris combs, very daintily trimmed, with fine gold, real gunmetal, sterling silver and cut jet mountings. — Main Floor, Center Aisle. Steamer Rugs at About Half CITY AND SOCIETY. Elmer Hill, of New Castle was in the city Wednesday. A. E. Manning, business manager of the World is ill. Rev B. J Strider, of Clay City, Ky. is the guest of his daughter. William Breckenridge has opened a Penny Arcade at 515 Indiana avenue. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Biodau's Drug Store. The Woman's Club will give their seventh annual Mask Charity Ball at Tomlinson Hall, Monday, November 5, 1906. Admission 000. The Industrial Savings and Investment Association will hold a special meeting at Simpson Chapel. Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. A good program will be given and the general public is invited to attend. The Woman's Club will observe guest day Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 at the Summer League. Mrs Belle Davle will read her paper on "Catering" which she read at the Business Men's League at Atlanta. The temporary organization of a Choral Society has been perfected with Prof. W. D. Collins, chairman and Dr. O. W. Langston, secretary. Regular meetings will be held every Wednesday evening at the Second Christianchurch, and persons with musical inclinations are invited to attend. After eight years' absence from the city, Mr. and Mrs. James Camdron have returned and were given an anniversary dinner of seven courses by their friends. William Curry, was toastmaster, and toasts were responded to by Mr. and Mrs. Minter, Mr. Belle Davis, Miss Henrietta Davis and Mrs. Curry. The corner stone of the Metropolitan Baptist church will be laid Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Prominent among those who will take part in the exercises are L. G. Jordan, of Louisville, representing the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, Rev. J. M Morton, representing the Indiana General Association and Rev. G. I. Martin, representing the Indianapolis General Baptist Association. The public is cordially invited. V. M. O. A. Notes, Are you going into the gymnasium classes? If so, register now. All Sunday School workers are invited to the Sunday School Workers Institute which meets on Monday evening at the Y. M. C. A. rooms. The Y. M. C. A. night school opened last Tuesday evening with an enrollment of eleven students in the eleven entary course—classes will be conducted two evenings in each week. The teaching staff is under the direction of Prof. George Chadwell, supervising principal of the colored schools. A class will be opened in stenoography. For particulars see the general secretary. A When our way Reason We m PERSO moving the city loan pa in full in portion sired. MONDA treatme CENTRAL Second Floor, Room 208, State Lif (Formerly Stevenson Front Room 15 E. Washington --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The death of Thomas Henry Hughes occured Wednesday night. Mr. Hughes was fa- WILLIAMSPORT Henry Hughes occurred Wednesday night PA. Mr. Hughes was fatally injured some weeks ago by a mob while discharging his duty. He was born in Virginia fifty-five years ago. He has served on the police force for twenty-one years and was held in the highest regard by all who knew him. His wife and several children survive him. Mrs. Moss has gone to FCSTORIA Columbus —Mrs. M. OHIO Roberts and Sol Hock are ill.—Mr. and FCSTORIA Columbus—Mrs. M. OHIO. Roberts and Sol Hock are ill.—Mr. and Mrs. J. Maundley and daughter spent Sunday in the city.—William Jackson and wife spent Wednesday at Lima, O. J. Johnson and S. Blain have returned to the city.—E Roberts attended the races at Lima, O. One of the prettiest weddings of the season was that of Phoebe Timberlake, of Paulding County, and Henry Haines of this city, at the home of Mrs. W. Roberts, Sept. 27. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mundell in the presence of a large number of friends. The bride was attired in black liberty satin and French lace. She was attended by Mrs. Bibbs. An elegant supper was served and a number of valuable presents were received. ROCHESTER Building Fund Rally Day of the A. M. E. N. Y. Zion church will be observed tomorrow at St. George's Hall. The officers and members of this church have set apart the first Sunday in October as a rally day to raise money to assist in completing their new churce. This is to be a great day in Zon. Rev. G. L. Blackwell, D. D., of Philadelphia, General and Missionary of the church will be here and will preach at both services and also address the Sundayschool at 3:30 p. m. Every officer, member and friend is earnestly requested to give one dollar or more. The Sundayschool rally will be held in the afternoon and each person present will receive a souvenir. Special program and music under the direction of Mrs. John G. Lee. On Monday night there will be a reception in honor of Dr. Blackwell, at which time he will deliver his lecture, "The Making of a Race." John W. Thompson, president of the building committee; J, W. Brown, pastor. Mrs. E. Hinch was in Yssellian, Mich. MICH. Monday.-Davy has had the Home Phone put in h's dancing academy, No. 411 White — Rev. Crosby of the A. M. E. church who has been assigned to South Bea. d, Ind., and be succeeded by the Rev Roberts — Mr. and Mrs. Ashton have returned from Buffalo — Bates' orchestra is making preparations for the busy season — Miss Bertha Harrison has returned from Jackson to spend the winter. — Mr. Kob spent Monday at Detroit. — Ann Arbor has a number of colored students this season. — Davy Robinson, E. N. Brooks, D. Loving, Kowaland Books, Harry Adams, Roy Fields and C Harrison are making preparations to go to Columbus the 20th. The Alpha Sigma Kaffa's gave a ban quet Thursday evening of last week. Dr. D. cerson, of Ypsilanti was in the city Monday on business. — Jess Sanders spent Sunday in Detroit. — Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Thomas entertained Miss L. Davis of Detroit, at luncheon Monday evening — Miss L. Harrison, of Jackson is visiting in the city — Miss Sadie Hall, of Jackson is visiting Mrs. Clarence Henry. — Miss Josie Thomas has returned from Jackson to stay — Claude Fox is looking for a business site. — Charles Harrison and Bud Bar- bar spent Sunday in Ypsilanti. — Elliott Chester spent Sunday in Detroit. — Mrs. Fred Adams is able to be out again. — Miss Parker, of Atlanta and Dr. Fred Colbert were united in marriage. News items and subscriptions will taken by C. F. Brooks. New Phone 639. For wall paper cleaning, house cleaning and carpet cleaning, see William Christian, 430 West Wabash street All work done in good order SECRET When you need money you'll be pleased with our way of dealing with you. Prompt, Sate and Reasonable always. PERSONAL PROPERTY FUENTURE ORGANS and PERSONAL PROPERTY OF all kinds without removing. Our rates are positively the lowest in the city and payments within reach of all, £250.00 in full or £50.00 in full in fifty weeks. Other amounts in same proportion. Payments can be made monthly if desired. We also loan you cash strictly private, courteous treatment to all. It cost nothing to investigate. New Phone 4270 (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) truthful and conservative sources that what is said above about the wounded is true about the dead. The number was very nearly equal between the two races. But the dead white men were mostly men who labored in lw places and factories, without families, and hence were buried by the various undertakers under suppressed orders. I personally conversed with a doctor who examined nine dead white *men. They never would have published the name of Officer Heard, but there was no way to get around it. * * * * I am not proud of what I am writing, or, rather, I am not telling this story with any degree of joy. I regret the whole affair, but truth is truth, and the reading public of my race should know the truth. There were some foolish and some pathetic scenes. One very foolish act was, a young Negro foolishly shot at a white man, with no provocation save a desire for revenge for his people. And in turn he and another young man were shot to death, one of them in full view of his mother. * * * * I gazed upon the bodies of several men and turned and viewed the lifeless remains of a Negro woman. She was not killed by the mob. On hearing of the excitement she went to where her mother was at work to inform her and urge her to go home, got into a dispute with a white man, who shot her to death, and when the mother remonstrated she was by him knocked down. Because of the mob and other victims, she was lumped in with the coroner's verdict, and because of the mob a cold-blooded murderer goes scot free. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the city swarmed with soldiers, but all knew that the citizens, soldiers and officers were turned on the Negro. However, it can be said to the eternal credit of Judge Broyles that he held black and white alike under the same bond for their appearance before the Superior Court of the State for participation in the riot. One of the most affecting, disgusting, humiliating and sickening scenes of the whole affair was witnessed by me Tuesday morning about 10 o'clock. I was at Bishop H. M. Turner's residence, there to go to a joint meeting of white and colored citizens to discuss plans to bring about peace. Just as we came down stairs to go to the cars hundreds of shots rang out in the air and a rain of bullets could be heard falling on the house of this great champion of manhood rights. We gazed outside and fully 500 men, if not a thousand, were congregated in the streets and alleys immediately around his house, armed to the teeth with guns, Winchesters and revolvers. We ran to the Tabernacle and I prepared to die with him. We decided that, though the time was out, for a few minutes' safety to go under the great platform. Just as we started under I heard voices under there and concluded that a part of the mob was there. I told the bishop to stand aside and I started to shoot, and the voices began to cry, "We are colored children hiding from the mob." Poor things! Crouched under there, trembling with fear, like frightened pigs! Ah, me! The sight of seeing this grand man running from a mob was enough to do me as long as I live. Be it said to the credit of Miss L. P. Lemon, the bishop's secretary, she has stood as firm as a rock and performed some deeds of bravery that entitles her of a crown bestudded with the rarest jewels that earth or heaven can afford. * * * I feel that both races will get some wholesome lessons out of this trouble. The Decatur street dives and other base places will be closed. The Negro will learn to cut loose from the baser element of the race. The white man will learn that every Negro is not ready to die in a bunch for the crimes of the few. It was reported that all suburbs would be visited by the mob and all Negroes given whippings, etc. I live in a suburb of Atlanta—Decatur. I hastily called a meeting Sunday afternoon. We discussed conditions, appointed a committee, with myself as spokesman, to call on the white people, ask protection, offer our assistance to protect the community and to disclaim any part in the committing of assaults upon white women. When we reached the court square we met at least one hundred men. I told them we wanted protection; we were not going to congregate, but were going home and take care of ourselves, and, if we had to, we would die for our families. When they saw we were peaceable, as well as earnest, many of the citizens said, "Go on. If a mob comes out here, we will (white and black) have them walk over our dead bodies before any home shall be wrecked." So we have had peace. We will write other information if needed. The grand jury, in session, condemned the Atlanta News for its incendiary editorials, and held it responsible in a large measure for the mob that swept over Atlanta; then it was that the News came out, telling of his and Mr. Washington's deal for a speech to suit the South. We hope the public will be calm, and yet out of the whole affair may arise better conditions. Rev. J. G. Robinson, D. D. Decatur, Ga., Sept. 29th, 1906. A YOUNG GENTLEMAN A YOUNG GENTLEMAN In business would like to meet refined Lady who has means to invest—object matrimony. I am light and of the upper social circle, of large city. Only those who can qualify need write. Strictly confidential, even if not mutually agreeable. Reference exchanged; age no bar. LEWIS, box 10, Melrose Park, Pa. BUSINESS INTERESTS. The Johnson House; first-class rooms and board 32s Capitol Avenue. Furnished rooms for gentlemen Special rates to theatrical people. 607 West Eleventh street. Go to the Hudson for good meals at popular prices. Good sleeping rooms. L. J. Davis, prop., 419 Indiana avenue. Japanese Honeysuckle is one of the finest perfumes, and is winning friends every day You will always get the genuine at Gauld's Pharmacy. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. LADIES' LIST. Benard, Miss Luceie Perry, Mrs Lziee Brown, Miss Nina Roberson, Mrs Ada Brown, Mrs Poori Roberson, Mrs Ann Connor, Mrs Flor'ce Rouninson, Mrs Lydia Gentry, Mrs Minnie Smith, Mrs Eliza Irver, Mrs James Wilson, Mrs Margret Moore, Mrs Fortes Williams, Mrs E O Moore, Mrs Woods Mrs Annie Porter, Mrs Late Armstrong, Roy Armstrong, Tos Armstrong, Roy Brown, WC Bradley, Jilly-2 Bradley, Mary-2 Bearegard Happy-2 Bundy, Geo Blumber, Robt Benbow, Wm Bryan Musical Family Collins, Edward Crosby, Frank-2 Coy, John Dudley, Chas Deoose, W H Devine, Isaac P Deoose, Thomas Eilotte, Sias C Eeherhart, Frank H Edwards, Chas Helms, Buddle Helms, Billy Hilliard, Walter Hysell, N R Isier, Arthur King and Bailey Knuner, L D Lewis, TJ Lewis, Fred Mary-2, J Mckauan, W H Michel, Dennis Miner, Frank Payton, Harry Bryan Musical Family Reed, Edwa Reed, Prof E S Staney, Pete Smith, Henderson Smith, John Singleton, J C Steveus, B F Steveus, Sam Steveus, C W Strander & trander Simms, Snk-2 Tomas, Dick Tumpes, S J Tvolver, John Whiliams, J H White, R C ROUTE. A Rabbit's Foot Company: Corsicana Tex, 11, Hibsiorn; 11, Waco; 13, Martin, 13. Billy Kersands' Minstrels: Mineral Wells, Texas, Fort Worth, 9; Dallas, 10; Willis Point, 11; Greenville, 12; Tyler, 13. Black Pat Troubdours: Corsica a, Tex. Brad Pat Troubdours: Battaline, 10; Tyler, 11; Terrace, 12; Greenville, 13. S. H. Dudley in the "Smart Set": Cleveland, O, Oct. 8 to 13. Ernest Hogan in Rufus Rastus: Cincinnati, O, Oct. 8 to 13. Williams and Walker in Abyssina: Indiana- a apoils, Ind., Oct. 8, 9 and 10; Terre Haute, H., Oct. 8 to 13. Dandy Dike Minstrels under direction of Voelckel & Noilan: Dennison, Tex., Oct. Boham, 9; Sherman, 10; McKinney, 11; Waxahache, 12; Hibboro, 13. Frank Mahara's Minstrels: Nephi, Utah, Oct. 8; Maron, 9; Mantle, 10; Salia, 11; Boham, 9; Sherman, 10; McKinney, 11; Waxahache, 12; Hibboro, 13. H. Q. Clark & Co. with Forepause-Sells' r cus: Ableine, Tex., Oct. 8; weatherford 9; Dennison, 10; Durant, 11; Ada, 12; Muskege, 13. Terry U. T. C. Company: Peru, Iowa, Oct. Dennison, 10; Durant, 11; Ada, 12; Muskege, 13. Jones & Raymond: Electric Theater, Water- loo, Iowa, Oct. 8 to 13. Luke Puley's "Five Black Americans" with the bachelor Club Burlesque Co.: Birming- bam, Ala., Oct. 8 to 13. Wm McCabes' Georgia Troubadours: Emerald, Wls., Oct 8; Gienwood, D; Downing, 10; Wheeler, 12, Colaf, 13-14. The Fourteen Black Hussars: Lowell, Mass, Oct. 8 to 13. The Great Paul Quaker Medicine Co.: Hollyoke, Mass, indefinite. Proof 's Arkansas Minstrels: Centreville, Lowell, Oct. 8 to 13. New Orleans Minstrels: Nowata, Int. Ter, Oct 9; Cluremore, 10; Wagoner, 11; Muskogee, 12. "A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed." Nathan T. Ward, PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN Room 1 Wilson Block, 12 N. Delaware St., Residence 507 Hiawatha St., Indianapolis, Ind. OFFICE New Phone 3458 RESIDENCE New Phone 2666 FISH. OYSTERS C. A. DUNCAN, Formerly of 626 Indiana Ave. Now at 506 Indiana Ave. Will be pleased to meet his many FRIENDS A full line of Fresh Goods. Lowest prices FRESH OYSTERS DAILY. Phones—New 5104; old, 4091, main. MRS. WHITTEN, Millinery SEE HER FOR Up-To-Date Millinery AND REASONABLE PRICES. 335-337 Indiana Avenue. EVERYBODY Indiana Ave., and Michigan's reet, for everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Prices are the same as in all CUT RATE Drug Stores. Only registered clerks employed. Sole agents for Ford's Hair Pomade and Hair Straightener. For Good Meals at all hours go to REGULAR 2'c ME L 15c HALF W Y Soda Fountain in connection. CHOICE CIGARS and TOBACCO 222 Right or Street, Helena, Ark. PICTURE FRAMES 223 Indiana Avenue (S tei Bloch) Indianapolis, Ind. R. E. WELLS, Proprietor. DEUTSCH Tailoring Co., Incorporated TAILORS, 41 S. Illinois Street. "Short Talks on Tailoring" in bookle form. Send or call for it H. L. SANDERS. ESTABLISHED 1889. Send Us Your Order. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Waiters' and Cooks' Outfits, Barbers' Coats — ALSO — Dentists' and Physicians' Operating Coats and Butchers' Jackets. All Mall Orders receive prompt attention. Write for our 1886 Catalogue and Price List. Store 206 Inlanta Ave. Fashion 108, 110, 112 W. Ohio St Phone 2561 SIX HUN "OMEGA" GAS FREE To the first 600 Gas Consumers applying customer. This is the Im-roved, Od- Gas neater with Artique Copper Fi- $7.00 and $0.00 each, ac- cording to size 8 and 20 inches room, oak room, sitting room, office or will be made with each heater for the nec- tion. Apply early, either personally, po- FREE. India Majestic Building FOR COUNTY TR Ed. J. Ro If elected Treasurer of Marion Co- lory account for all interest on depe- ment of the work his close person appointees to be courteous and business. ELECTION NOVEM NEW HUNDRED GAS HEATERS FREE ers applying for them—one only to any one rown roved, Odoress, Sani ary, Blue Flame as Copper Finish, sold in many cities at $0.00 each, according to size. and 29 inches high. Very handy and service- e to supply quick heat on chilly days in bath- room, office or store. A small charge of $1.00 mer for the necessary tubing and brass connect- personally, post cart or to phone. Only 600 INDIANAPOLIS GAS COMPANY. Static Building, 458. Pennsylvania Street. MY TREASURER Robinson, Marion County, PLEDGES to faithful- tion deposits and give every depart- se personal supervision, requiring all ous and prompt in their attention to NOVEMBER 6, 1906. Have You Heard of The Supply Co. Fresh Measles Curser. Eggs at the bottom rock orders guaranteed. Don't forget the number . West Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND The Bicycle Man are. Expert Bicycle Repairing. venue, Indianapolis, Ind. HANGE-- MORE POPULAR THAN EVER FAVORITE PLACE FOR S, ICE CREAM and SODA Good Frnt Juices classes all. Best Meals and Lunches at all Hours. SMITH & BATES, 534 Indiana Avenue. To the first 600 Gas Consumers applying for them—one only to any one customer. This Gas Consumers for ours, Carry aray, Blaze Flame Gas neater with Acctique Copper Floor, many cities at $7.00 and $0.00 each, according to size. In Two Sizes, 2 and 29 inches high. Very handy and service able to apply quick heat on chilly days in bath room, oe room, sit room, etc. The gas will be made with each beater for the necessary tabbing and brazing conition. Apply early, either personally, post cart or to ephone. Only 600 FREE. Malatine Building, A. K. K. FOR COUNTY TREASURER If elected Treasurer of Marion County, PLEDGES to faithfully account for all interest on deposits and give every department of the work his close personal supervision, requiring all appointees to be courteous and prompt in their attention to business. ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 1906. JUST A MINUTE! Eureka Su Fancy Groceries, Smoked and Fresh Me prices. Prompt delivery of all orders gus 1202 N. West Old Phone Main 5474 Baron The B Bicycles and Hardware. New Phone 5407. Expert 329 Indiana Avenue, LADIES' EXCHANGE THE FAVORITE F REFRESHMENTS, ICE With Good Fruits THE CAFE DEPARTMENT pleases all. B 15 and 20 Cents. SMITH & E Fancy Groceries, Smoked and Fresh Meats cuer. Eags at the bottom rock prices. Prompt delivery of all orders guaranteed Don't forget the number 1202 N. West Street, Old Phone Main 5474 INDIANAPOLIS, IND Bicycles and Hardware. New Phone 5407. Expert Bicycle Repairing. 329 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. THE CAFE DEPARTMENT please all. Best Meals and Lunches at all Hours. 15 and 20 Cents. SMITH & BATES, 634 Indiana Avenue. Employment Bureau, Furnishers of BEST HELP for best people. Gets BEST WAGES for best people. Gets BEST PEOPLE for best wages. FREEMAN BUILDING, 309 indiana Avenue. ARMSTEAD MOSS, Manager. --- --- C RIGHT HERE is where you are apt to have trouble if your tailoring is not correct. If cut too high your coat collar will climb your neck—if too low your linen collar will climb your coat. If the back isn't cut right at this point your coat may stand away from the collar, or your coat may draw across the shoulder. Of course other faults may appear here as the result of errors located elsewhere, but none of these difficulties appear in OUR COATS. We know how. M Republican Nominee. The Indianapolis The Freeman is on sale at Springfield, I. l., at 804 and 812 East Washington street and 121 South Fourth. E. L. Roxers, agent. TAILORING has to be BOUGHT on FAITH. You must have confidence in your tailor—his ability to properly fit and tailor you. If you draw a good one—then you're all right. If you don't—you're up against it. we've earned our reputation—and it's a good one. Just because we give our patrons the good quality they want at the price they want to pay. Want tailoring that's reliable? Then see us. Our big line of Fall Woolens inspires confidence. You'll know why when you see it. Tailored to Taste $18 to $50 3 PER CENT. INTEREST Paid on saving accounts can be drawn anytime with interest. No account too small. THE RICHCREEK BANK 106 N. Delaware St. CHAS. W. MOSBY. Attorney and Counselor at Law, Notary Public, UNITY BUILDING, 142 E. Market St, Room 209. Indianapolis, Ind.