The Freeman

YOU WILL NEVER REALIZE THE VALUE OF THE FREEMAN AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM UNTIL YOU TRY IT FOR ACTUAL RESULTS IT IS A SURE WINNE INDIANAPOLIS JUL 6 1907 PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XX NUMBER 26 ORGANIZED AT THE FALLS CITY FOR GENERAL INTERESTS Held Annual Session--The Annual Session of Good Samaritans-- Y. M. C. A. Building[Dedicated Social Happenings. Louisville (Ky.) Special.—At last, Louisville has organized a business men's league that is destined to "do something." One of the largest meetings ever held in this city among business men, convened at the tailorshop of Mr. J. S. Hopson last week, to smoke and discuss the necessity or organizing a real live league, that will carry out the spirit of the National League. Mr. Hopson, a graduate of Tuskegee, was the prime mover, and it was unanimously adopted that reorganization was in order, and Mr. Hopson was unanimously elected president. Mr. Hopson, although a proprietor of a tailor shop, recently graduated from the Central Law School, which, in our opinion, makes him most fitted for the presidency. Mr. D. L. Knight, the well known transfer man, was elected vice president. Mr. C. W. King was elected secretary. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, well known in newspaper circles, was ejected corresponding secretary. Ed Hansbery, the leading grocer, was elected treasurer. There were fifty men present who cast their ballots for the above officers. The meeting was void of questions of personal privileges, points of order, resolve, etc. The business part of the meeting was carried on with dispatch and harmony. It is predicted that one of the best local leagues of this country is most likely to grow out of the new organization. The aim of the new president is to secure every Negro in the city who is engaged in any kind of legitimate business to become a member. The "Lid" went on Sunday, but most of the Kentuckians laid in their refreshments on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Francis of St. Paul, and Mrs. Artindo Lee, of Seattle, was in the city last week, and were given many outings and receptions. Among the most pleasant affairs was the picnic at Shawnee Park. All the "society folk" were out in summer style, with their boxes filled with all the delicacies of the season. The young ladies went to the park on the beautiful Ohio at 3 p. m., and the men came down at 5 p. m. The next night a party was given in their honor at the residence of Miss Sadie Evans, by the Misses Luce Du Valle, Scotie Davis and Sadie Evans. The affair was charming and delightful. On the next night, the distinguished guests were given a shirt-waist party at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Sweet music, beautiful costumes, excellent refreshments and pretty girls were much in evidence. * * * On Tuesday night at the Pekin Cafe, the proprietor, Mr. G. W. Waddy, tendered a Mr. James Adams a stag. Mr. Adams recently graduated with honors from the High School. It was the swelest affair of the season among men. Plano and vocal music was rendered during the service of the menu, after which many brilliant speeches were made. The menu was as follows: 1. Bullion. 2. Broiled fish. 3. Cipring chicken with new peas. 4. Combination salad. 5. Water melon. 6. Rooquetfort cheese and crackers. 7. St. Julian and St. Emeral wines. 8. Cigars. These present were Messrs. Jeff, Ebbs, Eugene, Ceel, John Thomas, A. L. Smith, Ash Brown, Hudson Grisby, Geo. T. Weed, Claudie Woodard, James Adams. Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, deputy register of the treasury, transportation agent of the National Negro Business League, and one of the Moheicians of journalism, was in the city a few days ago to attend to some business. While Sunday, he worshipped at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, where his father was a minister for a number of years. The citizens of Louisville were delighted to see their favorite son among them, and they all INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1907 wished him great success in the journey of life. * * * The Douglass Drug Store has opened, and it is now running with full blast. Its fixtures are beautiful, and the store is in every way a first-class pharmacy. They have new drugs which are carefully compounded. The soda fountain is quite attractive and is doing a land-office business. --- Dr. P. R. Peters, one of the leading physicians of the city, read a paper Tuesday night to the Falls City Medical Association. The subject was Typoid fever. The doctor showed that he had made a careful research', and his paper drew out much discussion, and all present agreed that the good doctor had intelligently covered the ground in the time allotted. * * * * The Columbian Brotherhood of Honor, whose membership is very large in this city and through the South, listened to its annual sermon last Sunday at the Thirteenth and Broadway Street Church. A program was given by the members of the order, after which the Rev. R. S. Rives delivered the sermon. * * * * Mr. Thomas Parks, one of the most well known citizens of this city, and a man of family, was elected truant officer Monday night by the Louisville School Board. This is the first Negro ever elected to a position of this kind, and the colored citizens are very proud of Mr. Parks' new position. His appointment meets the general approval and satisfaction of all the people. Mr. Parks is a Christian gentleman, and is held in high esteem by both white and colored. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, secretary of the Women's National Baptist Convention, has issued a program for Woman's Day, Sunday, July 28, to be observed by all missionary societies of the Baptist denomination. The order of the exercises are on the program, and if carried out to the letter, the occasion may be most interesting and instructive. An effort will be made to raise $2,000 on this day. The pastors and workers in the churches are called on to lend their assistance in the noble cause. * * * * Miss Atholene Peyton, author if the Peytonia Cook Book, left this week for New Orleans, to visit friends and relatives. Miss Peyton will give several lectures in the domestic art on her return home. * * * * Dr. J. E. Hunter, of Lexington, Ky., and one of the leading surgeons in this country, was in the city Tuesday to perform an operation at the Louisville Medical College. The twenty-seventh annual meeting of the Independent Order of the Good Samaritans of Kentucky, was held here last week, with Rev. J. E. Wood, as chief. The business sessions were held in the morning, and a fine program was given each night. The Rev. C. H. Parrish and R. S. Rives were among the most distinguished visitors of the Grand Lodge. Prof. W. E. B. Curry, principal of the Urbana Industrial Institute, was the principal guest, he being the National Grand Chief. After the sessions the delegates were served with dinner at the church. Most all of the old officers were re-elected. *** The third annual session of the State Federation of Women's Clubs met here last week at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church. The convention was called to order by Miss Georgia A. Nugent, president, after which the delegates over the State were enrolled. Committees were appointed and their business was carried on with dispatch and peace. A splendid program was given each night by the members of the different clubs of the city and throughout the State. Mrs. Mamie Steward was elected president and Mrs. Minnis, secretary. * * * * An event extraordinary in the colored society, was that of a high noon wedding at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, on last Thursday. The Rev. J. H. Frank performed the ceremony, after which the couples and guests went to Harris Creek, where they were given a big dinner. The Y. M. C. A. building was sdedicated last week, and among those prominent were Dr. J. R. Mooreland, of Washington, D. C., and Mr. W. I. McNair, secretary of the white Y. M. C. A. The dedication was held in the open air. Cary B. Lewis. Arthur L. Macbeth, of Charleston, S. C. Director of Divisions of Agriculture, Manufactures and Liberal Arts, Negro Department, Jamestown, Exposition. PROF. MACBETH'S GENIUS HAS GIVEN JAMESTOWN FINE AGRICULTURAL DISPLAY ORIGINAL AND TRUE TO LIFE The Man and His Work--Praised by President Roosevelt, Whom South Carolina's Favorite Son Strikingly Resembles. Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Va., June 28.—The Negro Exhibit in connection with the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition, is now well under way, and the hundreds of displays have taken on definite shape and color. The exhibits embrace almost every conceivable thing made by human hands, Arthur L. Macbeth, Director of Divisions of Agriculture, Department, Jamestown and the vast collection, combining beauty, utility and material value, shows most vividly the great diversity of occupations in which the Negro American is engaged and the wonderful skill he has acquired in doing the world's work. The scope of the Exposition is universal, and every department is designed and successfully worked out on a larger scale than at any previous exhibition in which the Negro has had a part. Creditable as are all of the features of the comprehensive array of racial progress, and without instituting invidious comparisons, it is conceded upon all sides that up to this period, the lion's share of the honors are being carried away by a worthy son of South Carolina, Prof. Arthur L. Macbeth, who has conceived and executed an original and unique exhibit that stands out in bold relief as the most remarkable production ever seen in connection with an enterprise of this kind. It evoked a richly-merited compliment at the hands of President Roosevelt, and has been from the opening day the cynosure of all eyes among the thousands of visitors of both races. The Man and His Work. Prof. Arthur L. Macbeth, of Charles --- ton, S. C., is a professional photographic artist of long standing in his native city, where he has built up a large establishment, patronized by the best people, and where he has acquired a beautiful home and amassed a fortune of generous proportions. For nearly a year prior to the advent of the Executive Committee and staff of the Negro Development-Company at Norfolk, Prof. Macbeth had traveled extensively in the interest of the Jamestown Negro Exhibit, and had done some highly effective field work in the States of Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. He was urged to leave his business and enter upon this work because of his wide experience in the constructive details and practical management of expositions, having been closely identified with four distinct projects of this character in the various sections of the South. After completing his labors in the field, Prof. Macbeth was called to Norfolk to begin the actual work of installing the exhibits and designing the decorative scheme of the building. Because of his demonstrated artistic instinct and superior executive capacity, he was as- of Charleston, S. C. Manufactures and Liberal Arts, Negro town, Exposition. signed also to the task of preparing a general agricultural exhibit. Judging by the splendid results that have been brought forward, Chairman Calloway and his associates made no mistake in reposing their confidence in the brilliant South Carolinian, for Prof. Macbeth has certainly "made good," and far exceeded the most sanguine expectations of the Executive Committee. The Agricultural Exhibit in Detail. The Agricultural exhibit, in its entirety, if of Prof. Macbeth's own conception and execution. It covers about 1,000 square feet of floor space, but these dimensions give little idea of the extent of the display, for partition walls, mezzanine recesses, arches and other devicesar e utilized freely to heighten the effect, without encroaching too heavily upon the limited area at the command of the Committee. Prof. Macbeth's production consists principally of large pictures, showing symbols of the several phases of the agricultural industry and scenes of farm life, worked out with wonderful accuracy in cotton, tobacco, and grains of rough and dressed rice, oats, corn, peas, beans, wheat, rye, etc., of different colors and sizes, inlaid—a plan that required no end of artistic skill and ingenuity, patience and applica- --- tion. The pictures give life-like representations of a horse, sheep, goose, game-cock, and a farmer plowing in a field at sunrise, the features, colors and alignment being faithful to nature and true to the accepted canons of art. This is the first instance known where farm animals have been made into pictures by such use of grain, and being so different from anything on exhibition anywhere else, it will not only prove to be the most attractive display in the Negro building, but will be one of the truly noteworthy view-points of the entire Jamestown Exposition. All the scenes were made in the Negro buildings, in full view of everybody there, and the work as it progressed, was in itself of deep interest to all who were able to secure admission at that time. Prof. Macbeth's Engaging Personality. Prof. Macbeth bids fair to become world-famous and the most interesting "live exhibit" in the Negro section of the Exposition. He is, indeed, a most remarkable man, an absorbing subject of conversation and a delightful character to interview. Though South Carolina can boast of her Calhous, her Hamptons and her Butlers, that grand old Commonwealth, and particularly the Negro citizens thereof, have every reason in the world to be proud of such a son as Arthur L. Macbeth. He is just at the prime of life, in the fullness of a vigorous manhood, and possessing a most engaging personality, he has attained a deserved popularity among all classes, with whom he has been brought into contact in the religious, professional, business and industrial arenas, here and elsewhere. He is of robust appearance, with brown or "sandy" heir, blue eyes and a ruddy complexion—in fact, a picture of perfect health. In physique and facial likeness and lineaments—eye-glasses and all—he is almost an exact image of our illustrious President Roosevelt. Everybody who has met Prof Macbeth has been moved to comment upon the striking resemblance between the two men—both typical of the strenuous life and confirmed habit of "doing things"—and the President himself, upon meting his South Carolina "double" at Washington and on "Georgia Day" at the Exposition, grasped his hand with more than ordinary cordiality and wished him a hearty "God-speed." President Roosevelt had just delivered an address early this month, extolling the virtues of agricultural pursuits and thus Prof. Macbeth's painstaking production in vindication of the attractive colors in which he had been painting farm life, to the American people, he was visibly "de-lighted." Baing.ey? oytun.oblachione m Building for Posterity. Prof Macbeth is of Scotch and Negro ancestry, with very little of the Negro in his composition, and gifted with an energy and "hustle" not regarded as common to the ease-loving denizens of the Southland. His history reads like a romance and his success has been achieved by struggle, industry, self-reliance and a moral courage that espeak for him the admiration and respect of all who have watched his upward and onward career. A few years ago, at the age of thirty-seven, he was widowed. His union with one of the most cultured and refined young women of the entire Southland, was blessed with twelve children, eight of whom are still living. All of Prof. Macbeth's children are intelligent, well-educated and give promise of a future that can not be other than gratifying to their devoted father, to whom he is as the apple of his eye. He has two sons that are grown, the elder of whom graduated from Fisk University two years ago and is now a law student at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. The younger son is a professional electrician, holding a responsible position in his home city, Charleston, S. C., where he is rated as an expert. So well did Prof. Macbeth perform the work assigned to him in the preparation of the agricultural exhibit, when a genius had to be found to whom could be entrusted the task of arranging, strengthening and making altogether creditable the department of manufactures and liberal arts, including the graphic arts, it was no surprise when the announcement came that the difficult special labor had also been handed over to him. With the assistance of the accomplished Mrs. T. J. Calloway, he is getting this division into shape, and is expected that in completeness and originality of treatment, it will vie with his famous agricultural display for first place in the esteem of the visitors. Prof. Macbeth's success demonstrates the truth of the old adage—and drives it home—that the good things the world has to offer goes to the man who is eternally "doing" (Continued on page four) THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW MEETING OF THE TRUSTEES OF ANNAT.JEANES FUND PROPERTIES TO BE TRANSFERED Plans to be Made for Reinvestment of Fund for Larger Income Great Preparations for Big Meeting of Business League (Staff Correspondence.) Washington, D. C., June 25.—At a meeting of the trustees of the Anna T. Jeanes million-dollar fund in Philadelphia recently, at which twelve of the seventeen members were present, steps were taken to transfer the properties to the board and to enter at once upon the work of relieving the pressing needs of the rural schools of the Southland, for which noble purpose the gratuity was bestowed by the philanthropic Quakeress. Dr. Booker T. Washington was elected temporary president of the board, with Major R. R. Moten, of Hampton Institute, as temporary secretary. Mr. George Foster Peabody was elected permanent treasurer. At the next meeting, which will be at the call of Mr. Peabody, a permanent president and secretary an dto her officers will be chosen and plans perfected for the reinvestment of the fund. The present income from the securities is about $40,000 a year, but it is thought that they can be so placed as to yield $50,000, and this will be done at once. The board called upon Miss Jeanes in a body at her home to make formal announcement of field secretaries to investigate the condition of the various schools which apply for assistance. Schools which are in session but a few months in the year and are poorly equipped will be selected as object lessons and better teachers and longer terms will be provided. Underpaid teachers will have their pay augmented, and every effort will be made to bring a greater degree of attractiveness into the rural life of the South. Montgomery, Ala., was selected as the permanent headquarters of the board and an office will be maintained there. Lawyer Edward A. Johnson, the historian and Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, knows how to make friends, and more than that, he knows how 'to hold them. A few days ago, Associate Justice Brewer, of the United States Supreme Court, was in Raleigh, N. C., to address the students of Trinity College. In attendance upon one of the receptions given to Justice Brewer by the local Bar Association was Mr. Johnson. The eminent jurist had known Mr. Johnson well in former years as a pupil of Miss Field and greeted him in the most cordial manner and congratulated him upon the great success he had achieved. No man of our race stands higher in the esteem of the substantial people of the Old North State than Mr. Johnson and the tribute of Justice Brewer pleased them beyond measure. Color may have its disadvantages, but they can be largely overcome by character. The Negro Business League of the several States are getting ready for the national gathering at Topeka. Following the Florida state meeting on the 26th of June comes the session of the Virginia state league at Suffolk, under call of Dr. W. F. Graham, of Richmond, who is the president of that thriving organization. Virginia will make a fine showing at Topeka, and Dr. Graham will head the largest delegation that has gone to a national meeting, aside from the delegations from Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida. National Organizer Fred R. Moore is doing a very helpful work in the Trans-Mississippi states in the interest of the League and reports an unprecedented degree of enthusiasm. Corresponding Secretary Emmett J. Scott is sending out hundreds of letters weekly to all sections of the country, carrying information of a most valuable nature. The attendance at Topeka bids fair to outstrip that of any convention yet held by the National Negro Business League, and that is saying a great deal. The true friends of Christianity will (Continued on page six.) A WORTHY CANDIDATE FOR BISHOP IN A. M. E. CHURCH [Name not visible in the image] REV. JOSHUA H. JONES, A. B. D. D. President of Wilberforce University and candidate for Bishop in the A. M. E. Church. Of those who are aspiring for higher honors in the African Methodist Church and who possess the requisite ability to fill the office of Bishop and to "fit" the office we know no one better fitted than our esteemed friend and brother, the Rev. Joshua H. Jones, A. B., D. D., the eminent president of Wilberforce University, who has made a most enviable record, to-wit: Early Youth. He was born at Pine Plains, S. C., June 15, 1856, and is now in his forty-fourth year. He was converted at the age of ten years and immediately joined Shady Grove A. M. E. Church, of the Bull Swamp Circuit, Columbia Annual Conference, South Carolina, and has been an ardent member of our church from that day till now without a single change. At so early an age he became a devout and constant attendant of the church of his choice. At the age of fourteen he was made Sunday school teacher, and at sixteen Sunday school superintendent. By the time he was eighteen he had served in all of the local spiritual offices of his church, and was then licensed as local preacher by the quarterly conference of said circuit. The pastors soon discovered his usefulness and aid to them. He was a hard student and an ardent churchman, and acquired education rapidly. His Education. At the age of twenty-one years he entered the college preparatory course in Claflin University, Orangeburg, S.C., in 1877, finishing the course in 1880. He then went out to teach and preach one year. Returning to Claflin, he entered the college course there in 1881, graduating with the degree of B. A. in 1885. Not daunted, nor yet satisfied with his attainments, he came north, studied awhile at Howard REV. JOSHUA H. President of Wilberforce University A. M. E. University, Washington, D. C., and by the advice of Dr. B. W. Arnett (now Bishop), he left for our beloved Wilberforce, where he took his theological course, graduating B. D. in 1887. He was enabled to finish the theological course in two years, because he had already studied some theology under Dr. Cook, president of Claflin University, while there pursuing his arts course. Wilberforce conferred the degree of D. D. upon him in 1893 as a recognition which the faculty which the faculty thought he had earned. His Ministerial Service. Rev. Jones' first appointment was Williams Chapel, Orangeburg, S. C., by Bishop Brown. This mission had at the time about ten members. This young man remained here two years, enduring all the hardship and financial strain that attended the construction of the splendid church house that now graces the city of Orangeburg, S. C. Thence he was appointed by Bishop Dickerson to Branchville Circuit, where he served three years. Here he took into the circuit over two hundred members and assisted much in liquidating the debt on the Branchville church. From this place he was appointed by Bishop Shorter to the Fort Motte Circuit, S. C. Here he took into the churches over 350 members during his two years' stay, and built a new church edifice of approved architecture fro mstart to finish, except some inside work which was nicely completed by Rev. F. Y. Dendy. When Rev. Jones took his congregation into this new edifice every dollar except $17.00 of the cost so far as completed was collected and paid through his instrumentality. From here he was transferred by Bishop Shorter to the Third Episcopal District, and Bishop J. P. Campbell appointed him to Wayman Chapel, Wheeling, W. Va., and in the same year he was appointed to the pastoral charge of the church of the Holy Trinity, Wilberforce, Ohio, where he could get the benefit of studying theology at Wilberforce. Here he took in the church about eighty souls. Having graduated from Wilberforce in 1887, Bishop Ward appointed him to Mally Street A. M. E. Church, Lynn, Mass., where he could take collateral --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. studies in Boston. Here he remained one year, serving the people with great blessing, some twenty-five or thirty being added to the church. Thence he was appointed to Meeting Street Church, Providence, R. I., where he remained for two years. His labor was blessed here, he having taken many into the church and improved the property. His wife being an Ohio lady by birth, and her health failing her under the hard climate of New England, he was transferred back to Ohio for her sake, and was stationed at St. Paul's, Columbus, where he served for almots five years with great success. Here hundreds were added to the church and the property improved within and without and a fine pipe organ with 650 speaking tubes was bought, installed and paid for. At the close of his services here, Bishop Arnett appointed him Presiding Elder of the Columbus District, where he served for five consecutive years, having been reappointed from time to time by Bishop Lee. He is now pastor at Zanesville, Ohio. In all of this unbroken history of thirty-four years of church life, twenty-six years of which being ministerial, he has never faltered nor wavered. He brought no reproach, shame nor failure to the connection or any of the communities where he has lived and labored. His labors have been indefatigable and his ministrations clean and inspiring. His pastoral career has never been broken. He has served in turn all grades of churches from the small mission at the country cross roads to the cosmopolitan church of the great cities. He is today in the closest touch with the field, both ministerial and lay, and knows what it is to suffer, and therefore how to sympathize. He has been a bless- JONES, A. B. D. D. city and candidate for Bishop in the Church. ing, inspiration and example to many in public and private life. Public Services. Dr. Jones has been twelve years a trustee of Wilberforce University, five years trustee of the Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce. For ten years he has ardently assisted President S. T. Mitchell and Bishop B. W. Arnett in founding and developing the Normal and Industrial Department. He has served six years as member of the Columbus Board of Education, having been elected three terms of two years each, by the citizens of Columbus, white and black. Through his agency five colored teachers have been elected to permanently teach in the mixed schools of Columbus. Family. Twenty-five years ago Rev. Jones married Miss Elizabeth Martin, of South Carolina. To that marriage four children were born. The first, Joshua H. Jr., is a classical graduate of the Columbus high school, and is now a student of Yale University New Haven, Conn. The second, Elizabeth P., is a classical graduate of the Columbus high school, and is now completing the normal course in the Columbus Normal School. The third, Gilbert H., is a classical graduate of the Columbus high school, and is now a student of the Ohio State University. The fourth, Alexander, is now completing the normal course in the Columbus high school. Twelve years ago Rev. Jones married Miss Gussie Clark, step-daughter to Bishop Payne. To this marriage two children were born, but unhappily, both have died. Such in brief is a historical sketch of the man whom the Third Episcopal District ask to be made one of the Bishops of our great church. We believe that his election will prove a blessing to the church, race and humanity, and will be pleasing to God. Amen. REV. C. BUNDY, REV. J. N. ROSS, REV. W. J. JOHNSON, REV. J. M. GILMERE, REV. S. T. MITCHELL, REV. G. G. SKINNER, REV. C. E. NEWSOME, Committee. SNAPS FROM THEji GINGER JAR. By Chas. Marshall. It isn't always the young that titter. * * * * A girl in your arms, lad, is worth two in some one else's. * * * * A little limelight now nad then Is relished by the best of men. * * * * The man with independent views is more than a man—he is a party. * * * * Success will naturally turn any man's head, unless it is a pretty long head. * * * * If fresh meats go up any higher than they are, we'll all go to eating bologna. * * * * You shouldn't kick at hot weather. Just remember how it would be if it were twice as hot. * * * * After a man takes a drink he wants a cigar, and while he smokes it a desire comes for another drink. You can not blame some of our people for acting foolish if you remember that they have not common sense. * * * * No fellow should think that he has not the right to take interest in public affairs. You owe it to your country. * * * * Nothing is so disgusting to you as a man who argues against your ideas, especially when he proves to be in the right. * * * * Whenever our folks give a picnic you can just bet that it was not a successful one unless there was a fight of some kind. * * * * Many a man is willing to turn his children over to the care of one whom he would not think of trusting with his favorite horse or dog. If no one else in this world does not, we do any way. You always see something pretty about your own face whenever you look in a mirror. * * * * Some men's principles turn with the hours as soon as it becomes dark, why, it's the same way with their principles—they get black as the night does. * * * * The reason that some people have money every time you see them, is because they are very slow about paying their bills. That is the reason they manage to have money. * * * * The Old and the New. Oh, the old girl, and the new, The pair are hard to beat; The old one loves to wash and iron. While the new one loves the street. * * * * According to the way some girls walk, you would imagine they were on stilts unless you observed their feet closely and saw the highly elevated heels they wear. It is seldom that a mother can get her daughter to wash and iron soon after she graduates. She has to be induced to "help mamma" be degrees, and then it takes several months before she gets down to business right. * * * * You should not think the present age is changing just because you do not see the women folks, these days, putting up any fruit or at least thinking of doing so. The way fruit will cost this year there will not be any desire to "can" any. * * * * In olden days you could tell something about a fellow and a girl when they walked arm and arm together—that is, you were sure they were engaged. But nowadays when a fellow catches hold of a girl's arm, it leads you to believe that he is afraid she will get away from him, that is the reason he holds on to her. Pick up the front page of a morning or evening paper and you will see some little untruthful, vulgar, burlesque story about some member of the race and on the editorial pane a long article concerning the progress, and also rights due the same race. It seems peculiar how they, the whites, will say things destructive on one page and things very helpful on another. But that is the way of it. The characteristic method he has—whenever he needs you he turns his brilliant side and when he does not he turns his black side, which shows what is bred in the bone. Rural News Mr. Robert Foster, of Rushville, Ind., was in this city a few days ago, representing Rev. A. H. Shumuke, pastor of the Second Baptist church of that city. While here, Mr. Foster was warmly received at the various churches of the city. He expressed himself at being gratified at the growth of the denomination, both in size of membership and churches. A dinner was served by Mrs. G. L. Smith of Miller street in honor of Mr. Foster and six ministers, but during the spread no chicken was served. Mr. Foster was the only one who enjoyed the meal. Thomas Jefferson knew what he was doing when he penned the immortal Declaration of Independence. That document declared for all men; its realization now. The prophecy is fulfilled, the conditions seen by the wise and thoughtful of that day. Who will dare say that those men did not carefully weigh every situation of the country at that time, the slave situation and all? owned and conducted by a Colored Man at Write for Special rates. Phone 245 Nervous Indigestion Nervous Indigestion The action of digestion is controlled by nerves leading to the stomach. When they are weak, the stomach is deprived of its energy. It has no power to do its work. 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Chas. J. Buchanan, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 320 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. Proprietors Indianapolis Crematory. A PICTURE FRAMES AT- PICTURE PLACE, Indiana Avenue (Sniel Bloch) Indianapolis, Ind. R. E. WELLS, Proprietor GOOD QUICK & ARCHITECT ENGRAVING INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. 21-25 W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED CGLORED NEWSPAPER PANTS DOTS--THAT'S ALL By J. G. Robinson, D. D. How firmly are we laying the foundation for wholesome and successful legislation at Norfolk is seen in the class of men who are being elected delegates to the general conference. The successful election of M. W. Thornton, A. L. Murray and S. T. Tice, and such other dignitaries and leadeds, point to the fact, that many of the reforms, for which we have agitated during the year past will be realized. Dr. Allen, editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, has thrown down the gauntlet and mapped out plans, for the thorough establishment of a branch publishing house in the South. Many of us doubted the wisdom of electing Dr. Allen to the editorship of the Southern Recorder, fearing less the paper would go down because he was not a flashy man, but he has proven to be that plain, business-like, unpretentious, matter-of-fact kind of an editor that we need, and from his installment into office to the issuance of the paper last week, the grand old southern periodical has fairly bristled with food thought for the moral, intellectual, material, social and spiritual uplift of our grand and glorious connection. If the church, through its representative body assembled at Norfolk, Va., May, 1908, will adopt the sentiments expressed by this "Man of the Woods," and make it binding on the ministers to have all church matters published and printed at our connectional plants and give us a branch house in the South, and make Dr. Allen the business manager, before another quad- S rennium winds up, we will do a business commensurate with our boasted ability and greatness. * * * * As to retrenchment and centralization of connectional departments, I know, or rather I fear, that we are top-heavy, as it regards satisfying over ambitious men, and will not be able to affect much along that line. I believe, however, that the church extension department and financial department, whose business are of the same class, could and should be operated under one management. The educational department as now operated, is of no value to our church and should be dispensed with, leaving our schools to be controlled and all of its affairs managed through trustees and educational boards. *** God knows we should rise up and take our ministry department and the publication of our Voice of Missions from their present quarters and put them either at Philadelphia or Nashville, thus letting our connection and girls and boys of our race and church reap the vast amount of money that flows into the hands of others there from. *** Much speculation is going the rounds of the church regarding the election or non-election of missionary bishops. I wish to say, that while I may be on the unpopular side of this question, it stands to reason that our work in West and South Africa has been greatly abused as well as mismanaged. The letters to Bishop Derrick from leading churchmen in far away South Africa, are eye-openers—they break the spell of gloom and mystery that have hovered over us all these years and lay bare the fact that something, somewhere and at sometime known to the inner circle and locked in mystery and hid from view, has been going wrong. The only way out and the only phil- SWEET GIRL GRADUATE. As summer's storms, beclouding day Do scarcely hide the sun's bright beams. But threaten and then pass like dreams. And leaves all fair and bright and gay. So with you, sweet girl, in your speech or play, Thy divine presence only seems To partly vail the joy that gleams Still through thy voice that is our May. O, sweet girl, graduate. As fair as the new winged dove, you take leave from all your books and art, And bow to the world with throbbing heart, And with your courage you look above The clouds of doubt that round you hove, Your link life's arm a new and start In beauty's quest as you depart. And soon you're pierced by Cupid's dart, O, sweet girl, graduate. osophic view of the whole matter is to elect competent, trustworthy, Christian men, under an express agreement that Africa be their field, and if the great English law governing the colonies is of such that heir episcopal functions be invalidated because of the word "missionary" or any other limitation allotted by the General Conference, then let us lay hands on such men as Dr. R. H. Singleton, Dr. J. Albert Johnson and others and have them to openly declare that if elected Bishop with a qualification, that they will readily accept permanent assignment to these fields. Assign them there whenever they give the work up or refuse to serve in Africa, try and expel them for lying. With reference to the management and editing of our church periodicals, there is no question but that the same can be done in a way that will bring results to our glorious cause. The thing most needed is fire and snap, enthusiasm and fair-play in the editorial and other columns of our journal. With an unhampered editor guiding the destinies of the Christian Recorder, with the vital questions of the day and of the church properly discussed and said editor hustling as he ought and should, there is no plausible reason why we should not roll up 100,000 subscribers during the next quadrenium. I can do it, Ransom can do it, J. A. Jones can do it and Reynolds can do it. Great Heavens! ! 800,000, if not 1,000,000 members, with less than 200,000 subscribers to our leading periodical, is a burning shame upon the connection, and a reflection upon the system employed in managing and governing our plant at Philadelphia. * * * I disagree with Dr. Dangerfield in some and many things he says, but I do believe the fault with our department there is the small latitude given SWEET GIRL CITY BY Charles Marsh As summer's storms, I do scarcely hide the sun but threaten and the n And leaves all fair and So with you, sweet girl Thy divine presence To partly vail the Still through my ve O, sweet girl, q As fair as the new w you take leave from c And how to the world And with your courage w The clouds of doubt You link life's arm In beauty's quest And soon you're pie O, sweet girl, q © HAYWOOD the editor. Dr. Collett (and as for that) nearly every other business manager has and have done his and their duty when measured by the limits allowed as per discipline. Turn somebody loose, unfettered and unhampered, saving a requirement to make an honorable report to the board of publication, and if he is any kind of an editor, he'll institute news bureaus sufficient throughout the church and race, to keep a stream of subscriptions flowing into the department. I want to try it. Oh, we're talking about new departments—more departments, less departments, and better departments—of the A. M. E. Church would institute a department and appoint over it a man of sacrificing spirit and Christian honor, looking to the creation of a fund to be held sacred for worn-out preachers, men who have given their lives to the glory of "Bethel," that department would meet the hallowed sanction, encouragement and support of every God-fearing man in the church, and hundreds of philanthropic hearts outside of the church. Think on this, brethren, and let some strong man pray and prepare a bill for the next general conference. One by one, we are passing to the Beyond, the silent shades are hovering and the curtains are falling. We cease for a moment to drop a tear with Bishop Derrick. How we linger on the borders of eternity! How with rapture our anticipated gaze penetrates the thick darkness between us and those we love. The oratory of Bishop Derrick, this matchless man of brain and tongue will be mellowed to its sweetest notes by the calling to heaven of Mrs. Derrick. She has gone. Our dear Bishop lingers with us a few days yet. But then, the heart of the whole church can not refrain from being sad and praying the blessings of God upon our beloved chieftain. How soon we will all go gone! How soon, we who love God, will meet those we love. No heart ill be more raptured, no spirit will be more thrilled than that of Mrs. Lillian B. Derrick, when, coming from earth's labors, our prince of orators, our matchless statesman, our great hero, and our world's benefactor, Bishop Derrick climbs the steeps of eternity and enters with her upon his everlasting reward. * * * Well, I am just back from Wilberforce, the commencement was compleet in every detail. It was as far above last year's Commencement in point of order maintained, inspiration given, and peace effected amongst the leaders of the church, as the sun is above the moon in point of brilliancy. Our Bishops, all of them, for once seemed to mingle more freely with the brethren (the burden bearers) than ever before. The air of Episcopal Autocracy was lost in a desire to find out what the church is thinking about, in order that they can make wise recommendations to the forthcoming General Conference. * * * * Senator J. B. Foraker, the acknowledged champion of equal rights before the law for all American citizens, touched the skies and rolled his charlot 'mid the mountains of American prejudices, and sent us all home believing that some day we will enjoy our constitutional rights as do other men. President Jones, Dean Woodson and their list of helpers and assistants have done one of the grandest year's work in the history of the school, and the story of the same will be felt throughout the years to come while our country and church exist. Dr. Jones' candidacy for Episcopal honors, is growing in interest. * * * We held severel "general conferences" and elected several tickets GRADUATE. beclouding day sun's bright beams, pass like dreams, bright and gay. in your speech or play, only seems joy that gleams voice that is our May. graduate. winged dove, all your books and art, with throbbing heart, you look above that round you have, new and start as you depart, merced by Cupid's dart, graduate. we therefore will only have to go to Norfolk and ccu firm these elections, and turn over the church into the hands of our new men. Mary You! I fear that some of the men we elect will be sick when we meet at Norfolk, and we may have to make some slight changes. So you had better be on hand. *** I believe I will be fair—yes, I will be fair one time—I want to be editor of the Christian Recorder, and I don't believe any man ought to edit that paper who will not "tote" fair. Why should not be church know every man who is asking for position? Here is the entire list of candidates as far as I have been able to find. If there be any more, write me. For Bishops—Drs. W. D. Chrapje, E. W. Lampton, J. M. Conner, J. S. Flipper, T. W. Henderson, H. B. Parks, H. T. Johnson, W. H. Mixon, Joshua H. Jones, L. H. Reynolds, R. H. W. Leak, T. N. M. Smith, Geo. W. Gains, D. W. Gilleslee, J. M. Townsend, J. T. Jenifer, Allen Cooper and W. H. Alexander. For Business Manager—Drs. S. R. Reid, J. H. Collette, S. T. Tice and F. E. Giles. For Editor of the Christian Recorder—Drs. R. C. Ransom, R. R. Downs, A. L. Gains, J. A. Jones, C. D. Christie and J. C. Robinson (That's me.) See! For Secretary of Missions—Drs. J. I Love, J. W. Rankin, N. J. McBroken, R. W. Flickland, J. A. Lindsay, R. F. Hurley, G. S. Nelson, W. F. Dangerfield and W. D. Cook. For Financial Secretary—Drs. E. W. Lee, John Hurst, R. D. Brooks, R. S. Jenkins and D. R. Perin. For Secretary and Treasurer of the S. 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ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents por line. Base of measure—eolid agate, It lines to.an inch, 270 lines Im a column. Byeclafponltion Soper cet additional 9 ivertisement {nierted on Arst page. Special Fates on, sanding ‘profesional an business See. Heetion uctene Wo per His. Bpecial ‘yates on Wank ‘UPS. =a po: Entered a ee ae _ Indianapolis, “Ail matter should be addressed to The Freeman Publishing 6 Company, INDIANAPOLIS, - - INDIANA, os SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1907. Tailholt—baseball—our club. The glorious Fourth was never so glorious before—tst to the 5th of July, inclusive. Our baseball team is having the fight of its life in keeping out of the last place. Some one asks why are the conven- tions, most or tnem, held in the “siz- zling sumer time? It may be because there is nothing much else to do. Mrs. Mary E. Shaw, a colored wom- an, recently left Tuskegee $40,000, its largest single gift from a colored in- dividual. ‘The will was contested, but was upheld by the court, A Negro chautauqua will be held from July 26 to August 4, at Owens- boro, Ky. It will be under the au- spices of the Methodist and Baptist churches of that city. Take it all back, Mr. Hoke Smith; your talk made a hit wit hus. Now if you can screw your constituents up to the sticking point, salvation will be in sight. Mr. Henry Vanness, of Connecticut, the only regular railroad conductor in America, has been retired on a salary of two doliars per day after 45 years of continuous service. He was known as “Our Model Conduc- ton”? Yes, the marriage compact should be entered with fear and trembling in these days of fast and loose methods. A number of the ministers of the city feel that the marriage ceremonies on towers and in other prominent public places are desecrations. They seem to think that the publicity of the be- ginning paves the way for equal pub- licity in the end, Mayor Bookwalter insists that it is a great American privilege to wor- ship whom one pleases, and how one may see fit; he therefore declined to interfere with the Gliggy Bluks, a re- ligious sect that has some “peculiar” practices in its services. As to dem- onstration—well, there are others, the mayor thinks. It would be an act of injustice to proceed against these people on that account. While most of the famous things of the world are great, either in concep- tion, design or in physical eonstruc- tion, it does not always follow. The birth places and burial places of emi nent individuals are also celebrated, no matter how humble. But even here the rule is not deflected very much, for these wrought greatly and it is to this personality that the world gives evidence of appreciation. Whatever treaty relations entered into by Japan and this country should be lived up to. It is a sensible con- clusion. Dealing with strong foreign powers and dealing with’ the Negroes are very different things. Fair play is due all men and especially where it is a matter of contract, they should not have promised more than can be delivered. If such is the case the ab- rogation of the treaty is in order. We have at least one great day that the whole country can celebrate with out being reminded of civil strife. The Americans are too practical to name the Fourth of July a festival day, as they do in some other coun- tries, when they celebrate events of national importance. Yet the day is nothing more or less than a national festival, celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the first proclamation of freedom. So often it is said, “If there is a life to be, a continuity of life in a hereafter,” an element of doubt enter- ing. Is the world becoming more skeptical? Preachers in the pulpit sometimes find themselves on doubt ing grounds, insisting that if there is such a thing as heaven they hope to enjoy it, nad so forth. It is not at all inspiring, in fact adding doubt on doubt, until the wayfaring man fails of the road because it is not stoutly affirmed. Would rather vote for a Democrat than vote for Taft, was the decision ‘of several hundred Negroes that re- cently met in Louisville, Ky. One of the reasons given is that he is “a man arrayed against our enjoying our franchise.” It is true that Secretary Taft has gotten himself in bod “odour” with the race because he is supposed to be Roosevelt's candidate. It is not known that he has opposed any fran- chise due the Negroes, elective or otherwise. Among those mentioned for Goy- ernor of the State is Hon. W. L. Tay- jor, formerly Attorney-General. Mr. THE FREEMAM, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ‘Taylor was very favorably considered in the last campaign for nomination. In giving away to the demand of the convention, he made it plain that it was simply the first heat. Mr. Taylor has rendered valuable service to the Republican party and to the State. He ‘will enter the field, more than likely, ‘with much of his former support, and in which event he will be a very for midable candidate. Mr. Hoke Smith, the new governor of Georgia, has been charged with all sorts of beliefs, considered more or ess political heterodoxal. It turns out that fe is practically sound as weighed by the advance of political notions of to-day, and as liberal in the consideration of the Negro quesiion as the section will permit. According to his utterances he stands eminently for a sqnare deal for all of the cité |zens. The Negroes of the country | may well look up in view of the kind: ly expressions of great men who here. tofore have been regarded as hostile to the race. We take it as a pleasure to speak of the Governor of Georgia trusting that his principles become contagious, until the total country has Gone its best in the promotion of the better understanding. Our mansions and palaces, costing vastly more than the immortal piles of the monarchism of the east are de- void of the same interests because the history of the country is not builded about them. These, in the most part the government is by the great, by the titled people—a perpetual thing born |to it, as surely es the king is born to the purple; sonsequently historic in- terest centers about these homes, giv: ing them a peculiar value, importance and standing that can not come to the American home regardless of the splendor of the latter, or the vast out- lay of money. So the American writ- ‘er has given his most successful stor- lies the romantic touch by calling on ‘Europe, or the old world, dealing with the Tudors, the Stuarts, the Plantaga- nets, the Louis, the Napoleons and other old world notables and their satelites. GROWING POLITICALLY INDE- PENDENT. In recent years the spirit of political independence has considerably ad- vanced. The gradual breaking away from the traditional notion of one party has been hastened owing to re- cent events. The soldiers’ incident and the growing indifference of the republican party and race troubles generally have had most to do in bringing about the condition of dis- integration that seems to-day the younger men, especially, do not see it, that they must be found bound hand and foot to any one party; most of them are republicans in action and seemingly prefer to be known as such, but they claim the great American privilege of dissenting if they see it that way. Thoughtful older men are not nearly so hide bound as they were some yeors ago; they are talk- ing right out—not at all afraid. They in the main are also republicans, yet like the younger colored men and the white men of the country, they pre- fer to bave it known that they can ‘exercise their whole privilege if they see it that way. | This independence, indifference or what not is as notable in one section of the country as the other. The newspapers from all sections have been surprisingly insistent on stand- ing up for the race, regardless of party which is very advaticed grounds. The eause of the race, of course, has al- wasy been advocated, but the recent spirit displayed was the unexpected. Formerly the crush of politics was the signal of downing race enthusi- asm. It appears now, that the inde- pendent spirit is here to stay. CONDOLENCE FOR BISHOP DER RICK OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH. Bishop B. W. Derrick, who is at the head of the Board of Trustees of Wilberforce University, was in the navy during the civil’ war and was on board one of the wooden vessels at Hampton Roads attacked by the Merrimac and all but destroyed, when the Monitor arrived and saved the day. He served all through the war and is a veteran G. A. R. man. He is a close friend of Senator Foraker and stumped the State for him in his first campaign for Governor. : He is an aristicrat of the figrst wat- er—a Christian gentleman, a kindly Bishop, one ruling the office well and deserving double honor—not an auto- crat—a Lord over God's heritage—a staunch believer, supporter and exem- plifier of the doctrine of the “Father. hood of God,” and the brotherhood of man” and “Liberty for each, for all and forever.” No compromiser. ‘The Bishop was exceedingly kind to our representative at the Wilberforce trustee meeting and we wish here to thank him for the courtesies extend. ed. We are glad to note among those of our new subscribers that we have two of the ablest Bishops of the bench on the list—namely, Bishops Derrick and Salters. The Freeman also wish- es to convey to Bishop Derrick our heartfelt sympathy in the great loss he has sustained by the takeing away, by the hand of death, his wife—his bosom companion, his great helper and {mspirator—indeed a most est mable lady who niade it a principle of her life “"To do good and distribute.” ‘This was her element when visibly present. Bishop, yours is, Indeed, a sad bereavement, but we doubt not from your strong faith in Him who “doeth all things wisely and well,” that you will be sustained and com- forted by the grace of the Great Head of the Church. We wish you great suecess in your aproaching foreign wai aiccn. HON. HOKE SMITH, GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA. Hoke Smith has been for years ‘more or Jess prominent in the politics of his State. His activity attracted the attention of President Grover Cleveland, who called him to his cab- inet as a representative of the South Since that time he has been none the less prominent, laboring for De- mocracy in and out of season, until he has again been rewarded, this time through the suffrage of the people of gro question has given him a leading piace in the polities of the South and a very conspicuous place in the poli: ties of the nation, consequently his program of future activity as declared in his inaugural address is receiving more than passing notice. He does ie prove the narrow partisan that he was thought to have been, but on the other hand, a broad-guaged states- man that amply justifies the faith Mr. Cleveland had in him when he selected him Secretary of the Interior. His platform of principles as it re- fers to the proposed suffrage amend- ment to the Constitution of that State is fairly ideal for the section, ‘This “amendment, he suggested, should divide the voters into six classes, as follows: First—All persons who served in any war of the United States, the Confederate States or the State of Georgia. Second—Their lawful descendants. Third—All persons of good charac- ter who understand the duties and obligations of citizenship; or Fourth—Can read and write _cor- rectly in English any paragraph of the Federal or State constitutions. Fifth—Owners of forty acres of land on which they live. |, Sixth—Owners of five hundred dol lars’ worth of taxable property in the State. “The right to qualify under the third provision,” Governor Smith declared “should expire January 1, 1910, and under the first_and second provisions January 1, 1915. Any person qualify- ing under the first, second or third provisions is qualified to vote for life, unless he fails to pay his taxes, com- mits a crime or does some act subse- quently to prevent his voting.” Other wise measures for the regu- lation of primaries were also suggest- ed by the Governor, and in keeping with the advanced thought of to-day along that line. The ruling principles of the amend- ment as proposed by Mr. Smith ap: pear absolutely fair. An aged class of Negroes that did not figure in any war, that can not read and write cor- rectly in English any paragraph of the Federal or State constitutions, that does not own forty acres of land on which they live, that does not own five hundred dollars’ worth of taxable property in that State of course will be cut out unless they escape by way of the good character tenet—the third provision. If this provision is understood, it is only necessary to declare under it and within the period of three years in order to be an elector of the State, excepting the criminal class. It also appears that after the expiration of that time the proposed elector must make good by the remaining tests— educational and property. Those of the wars and their descendants are cared for by provisions one and two. It will be agreed that the Negro will suffer to some extent, although there is but very little of the proba- bility shown on the surface of the provisions. To the casual observer they are eminently fair even to the war provision since the principle is enforced, that participants in either war, is Union army or Confederate army, are admitted at once to the benefits of the elective franchise. On the Negro proposition pure and simple, the Governor was not nearly so rabid as it was thought he would be. Without qualifications he insisted that the Negro child should be taught manual labor and how to live. As a corrective principle in view of the growing notions of life, we should say amen to the Governor. We “demur” the race “demurs,” if he means to set aside a peculiar manual labor and as- sign it to the Negro child. That the Negro children should have more of it because in all probability more of it will fall their way in after life, is all right. That more of the right kind of manual labor is not assigned Ne- gro children is all wrong. To insist that the farma nd the horses are the peculiar work, means that they learn to hate either, accepting either as their bitter portion, abandoning either at their earliest convenience. If they are quietly induced into their work, without compelling policies from “on high,” without a to-do, they will see it as a thing happening in the course of events, and not the result of a studied policy, a thing they _rebet against. It's human that they do so. Manual labor, menial labor, is nearest the Negro child or man; they recog- nize the fact, but they object to hav- ing the thing rubbed in, It appears manual labor by statute or by procla- mation is a reminder of the past that does not set well. We think, however, the Governor sees it as thinking Ne- groes, that there is a tendency to get away from work, speaking in a general way. It is a distressing fact, and proper methods are in order to re- deem the situation. Other references to the Negro dur- ing his remarks were such as may have been expected of any Governor; it istrue that he offered other specia: advice, but in keeping with the con- dition of the State, with its hundreds of thousands of blacks. He insisted that the mob had no place in the State and that he would see to it that this phase of lawlessness did not rule. His speech was admirable and on the whole should prove assuring to the Negroes: of the Statea nd also to 'S GENIUS PROF, MACBETH (Continued from first page.) things.” This brilliant son of the South has not yet attained the zenith of his fame. He is going forward ev- ery moment, and weariei not of well- doing. He is building. not only for himself, but for posterity. Generations unborn will feel the vitalizing foree of his productive life. Such rare charac- ters as Arthur L. Macbeth are indeed the “salt of the earth.” R. W. THOMPSON. ‘The Freeman can be secured at Los Angeles, Sal., at the Santa Fe Bar- ber Shop, Wm. S. Shelden. The Freeman wants agents everv- where. Subscription rates, $1.50 a year. | . Tr _ | 2 —. —rr—~—sé—i“_O—CssS‘(C(Otr”stzté‘zéP' - LULU Ee “tb oe a a gee aN Lf hs rrr—=—C“=RE »p 7 Looe, _ : - oo ae — — cet = \ 2 Se se | hU eS YS ee ye x ng _ 2 —“‘“_—O—O—FS\& ee oo ie er Lm OL nS | ASK THE | Rev. 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The house was beauti- fully decorated with white flowers pur- ple and red colors. Master Earl recelved many nice presents and souvenirs were given each guest. About twenty-four were present. Those who assisted in entertain ing were Mrs. R.H Jackson, Nellie Early and Mattie Carpenter.—Frank Malone Is quite ill at his home on S. West street.— Roy Moxley is still very ill.—Mrs John McCree and Mrs Mandy Arbuckle were Chicago visitors recently.—Mrs. Mami> Woods left recently or a visit with friends In Chicago.—The S. M. T's gave a ban- quet Friday night which was largely attend- edand a good success.—Mrs. Minerva Robinson Milan of Dayton, Ohio, is in the city visiting her parents.—The Second Christian Church had a glorious prayer meeting Wednesday night with Miss Nelile Early as leader.—Prof. Charles E, Stewart who has been quite ill is slowly improving. Mrs, N.Srown Easley and Mrs. C. H. Freeman are improving.—Mrs. Harrington is now living on 8. Fayette street,—str, and Mrs, Samue' Rhodes left recently for a visit in Hannibal. Mo.—Samuel Abbington was ill last week.—Rev. A. J. Cromwell has returned home from the convention in ‘Springfield,—Frank Mallory was a Chicago visitor recently. DALLAS, TEXAS. Ww: think it high time that some of the lecturers, orators, teachers, speak- ers, preachers and bishops of the race should come toa halt in tkeir methods in the various kind of subjects which they are presenting to the people. Cut out so much of that roten, stale chesnutty prattie for’ graft snd give their hearers the facts which the masses are much in. need of and which will prove a benefit and not so much jolly for the fee which is charged.— Miss Mannie Maclain is a student in the Provident Hospital In Chicago, Il].—Hon_ Fred R.Moore, editor of the Colored Ameri can Magazine of New York is‘on # lectur- ing tour of the South was In the metropolis his week —The normal school is meeting with .much suogees in attendance and otherwise.— Many distinguished visitors ae PLEASED You will foe ALWAYS BE FP} < YI If You Send Your yj LINEN j to us. ( r GRAND LAUNDRY a 4 109-111 W. Tenth Street 2082 |__| 1583. LS —i—‘isS ( Cn O44? €- 8-9 C- 0? | € Assured Satisfaction } ‘When you borrow money of the old rellab’e 6 Indianapolis Mortgage and Loan Company e you are just as sure of satisfactory treatment from beginning to end of transaction as if you were dealing with the most solid bank in the city. Our contract is plain and simple. It contains no snares to trip you up; any one can grasp its meaning at one reading. It tells just what rate of interest you are to pay and how and when the pay- ‘ments are to be made. Contains no loop-holes where extra expense e can be added on. You get all the time you need on the loan and the e@ security remains in your possession. Is there any reason why, when ¢ you do borrow, you should not come straight to our office? Indianapolis Mortgage and Loan Company, 2 210 Unity Building, 147 East Market Street. Old Phone, Matn, 541. New Phone 1419 er @~2 © OL? COD { have been in thecl ty this week.—Thoma® Moore of -nort Worth and MissEva Mo- Clain of Dallas were married at New Hope Baptist Church Thursday night In th® spresence of a host of friends. Rev. Jack- son the pastor offiated. The Invited guests were tendered a reception at the Fesidence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Banks on N. Central Ave.f where many costly pres- ents were given them. They are at hone to their friends in Fort Worth.—The Lin- coln Colts lost two games of ball at Fort Worth and won two from Fort Worth at home.—O B. Clairborn made a trip to southern Texas and brought back a Mrs. Clairborne to the great surprise of his mand Dallas friends.—Mrs. George Westley one of the pioneer citizens of Dallas pass avay last Sunday morning. He leaves many relatives and frlends.—The death of Col. W.H. Black was the most shocking that has occured in recent days here. He, it seems to many, was killed and placed on the Rock Island tracks in the Northern part of town and was run over by the in- coming train whicn thecrew picked up the remains and brought It to the clty a coroner is investiganng tne case. He was buried under the escort of the Uniform Rank K.of P, last Sunday afternoon. He leaves a son and daughter and host of friends.—Will Hickenbottom, and Jeff Kennard are each (Continued on page eight.) | NOT THE FREEMAN AGENT. To the Public: Mr. C. C, Clarkson now located at New berry, S.C., and who has been represe ing The Freeman throughout South Care lina for several months, |s no longer authorized to act in any particular for The Freeman. Persons giving him their sv seription after June 22, ‘07, do so at thelr own risk, ‘Those who have given it prior to this time who have any complaint please send in notice of same accompanied with receipt for money for subscription ELWOOD ©. KNOX, Mer. aaa of WANTED -=f28aani te QeeNegro triste Farad Rees ees oe Dar are, Bonra of'Traae building, St Josep), “0 Wanted—First class, all around ‘iach ‘smith, must be good horse-shoer. Steady ‘employment and good wages, to sober, im dustrious man. Apply at once, J. &: 22° nell, the Boss horse-shoer, 60! Fayette St» Indianapolis, Ind. | Wanted—Good barber; half and boat? er per cent. William Davis, 223 W. Msin Brazil, Ind. fee THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE GREAT WESTERN MUSIC SUPPLY! THE STAGE Dudley and his real mule, Dudley the actor and his real horse—Stage reflections. William Hood, of Columbus, O., manager for Shirley Brown, was a caller at The Freeman office Tuesday. J. A. Turnel, the well-known juggler will be seen the coming season with Howard McCarver's company. Regards to all friends. Slater & Williams were at Henderson's, Coney Island, New York, last week. The critics think that the straight man is too polite and stiff. The Arlington Comedy Four, which has a colored member, who carries off the honors, was seen at Henderson's at Coney Island, New York, last week. The actors stand very much in need of conventions, clubs, emergency funds and other helpful agencies. Under the circumstances would they be helped? Arthur S. Prince, who has been spending his summer vacation in Seville, Mo., will be on the road again, with his big double act, the Hoop Rolling Princes. Fred H. Eldridge, headwaiter on the dining car of the Hagenbeck-Wallace shows, was in the city Friday, en route to Peru, having given up his position on account of ill health. Luther Shelton, age nine, a member of the noted Shelton family of musicians, died Monday, June 24, at Tedeo. O. Master Luther was the star musician of the family and a very gracious child. Dennis Mitchell, a popular com- mun, was taken ill on the stage, while at work at the Exchange, Jacksonville, Fla. Friday night of last week, and ed Saturday. Mr. Mitchell had just closed his engagement with A. G. Allen's Minstrels. Hi cerry Barnes writes that the Eks are giving him a splendid time throughout the South. He is starring with the Funny Folks Company with his new act. Mrs. Barnes has been ill for some weeks at Charleston, S. C. but will join her husband soon. Re- cords to all friends. A. G. Jones and Al Strander write that they are still with the Rufus Rast- us Minstrels, which is now in the Northwest, and are well and doing fine. They send regards to Happy Beaurecard, Debbie Teal, Nick Lav- ender a dull professional friends. Mr. R. C. Logan and his bride were welcome visitors at The Freeman office. Friday, en route from Springfield, O. where they were married, Wednesday, June 9, 1997, to their home in Butte, Mont. via. Chicago. Mr. Logan is late of the Georgia Minstrels, No. 1, but has retired and is interested in the mining business at his home. Mrs. Logan is an accomplished music teacher. She was the organist at the Second Baptist Church and director of music at the Y. M. C. A. for a number of years. Mr. Logan sends regards to the profession. At home to friends after July 10, at 12 W. Aluminum St. Butte, Mont. Dave Jackson, manager of the Alabama Minstrels, writes: We are now in Kentucky and opened Saturday night to the largest business of the season. The house was packed to S.R.O. The show under the director of Geo. Tyler, our versatile conversationist, is running smoothly. Grant Carthall, our funny comedian, is making good in his buck-dancing and never fails to please. "Happy Juno" Reed, the original Dinah, is making good at every performance and is featuring his latest coon song "I Went to See My Susie" John Gertrude, our singing comedian, is featuring "All Wise Chickens Follow Me." Miss Gertrude Holt, who has recently joined us is proving a valuable addition to the show and Miss Anna Williams never falls to get her share of the applause. Everybody with the company send their kindest regards to all friends in and out of the profession. WHAT THEY THINK OF THEM A program of unusual merit is presented art he Idea Theater for the fore part of the week and every act is a feature. Curtain calls and encores are numerous. The first act on the pro gram is that of Fiddler and Shelton in a high-class singing and musical act. Some very clever trick feats are introduced on the piano by Mr. Shelton, while Mr. Fiddler's work as a mimic is of the best.—The Daily Reporter, Fond Du Lac, Wis. TERRY'S UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. The show is still in Iowa and doing good all along the line. They played to S. R. O. at Winterset, and had to turn them away. J. W. Beecher, the trumpeter in the parade is "calling them in" each day. The Brownies are getting a new song for their turn. The Beechums are sending them out screaming singing "Take Your Turn," and the "Isle of By and By," in their sketch. Nettie Barnett sends regards to Alice Edwards. Joe Pickens wishes to hear from C. W. Bebee. FUNNY FOLKS COMEDY COMPANY We are now in our fifth week in the State of Texas. Everybody well excepting Will Goff Kennedy. Several additions to the company makes our company give a meritorious performance, which is said by many to outstrip any similar organization seen in this section of the country. Our reception at Beaumont was a most cordial one. "The Pekin Club," of that city, gave a reception that will linger for many days on the minds of those who attended. "Pete" Woods, the man with winning smile, is covering himself with glory by his clever rendition of "Feather Your Nest," and "All In, Down and Out." Miss Susie Beavers is a decided hit. James Strain, singing comedian, joined us at Palestine, Texas. "Cuba" Santana, our bass drum dancing comedian, is the talk of our show and parade. Hi Jerry Barnes scores heavily with his original "bear act," ably assisted by Miss Alice Whitaker. W. G. Kennedy sends regards to Al Watts, Will Garland, Harry Gillam and all friends. MAHARA'S MINSTRELS. Frank Mahara's played the Walker Theater, Winnipeg, Canada, the entire week of June 10, notwithstanding the fact that we followed the Dandy Dixie 'Minstrels in the same theater. For ten days our business, after the opening night, was immense and the unanimous verdict of every newspaper critic in the city is that Frank Mahara's Minstrels are the cleverest colored entertainers with the exception of the Black Troubadours, that has visited Winnipeg in late years. We are now paying return dates in North Dakota towns, a territory where Frank Mahara's Minstrels is a household word and our annual visits cause nearly as much excitement and commotion as a circus coming to town. We made a run of 317 miles from Al exandria, Minn., to Winnipeg, Canada June 9, and 212 miles from Winnipeg Canada, to Fertile, Minn., June 16. These were the longest runs made by this company since last July, when we jumped from Edmonton, Alberta Canada, to Spokane, Wash., a dis tance of nearly 700 miles. This com pany numbers twenty-five people and is now in its sixth season and stands exceedingly popular. The Winnipeg Telegram, of June 15, says: "Mahara's Minstrels will give a popular priced matinee performance to-day at the Walker theatre and will close their engagement there this evening. This colored company is infinitely superior to any of its kind that has ever appeared in this city with the exception of the famous Black Patti Troubadours." PARKER'S AMUSEMENT COMPANY Parker's Show Cars were wrecked at 11:30 o'clock Sunday morning, the train was all loaded and waiting to be pulled out of town en route to Erie, Pa., when the engine backed into car No. 201, better known as the Kansas Or, the headquarters of the colored band and performers. While the train was standing on the side track waiting to be pulled out of Sharon, Pa., a switch engine on the Pennsylvania R. R was standing about fifty feet from one of Parks's sleepers, known as the Kansas. The Kansas sleeping car was in front of the other sleepers, and without a moment's warning the engine that was to pull the train to Erie, Pa., backed into the front end of the Kansas and one of the most flagrant wrecks in the history of our lives was caused by the negligence of the fireman, so we were told. Sherman Thompson, C. A. Birch and H. L. Rawles were sitting on the platform of the Kansas when the engine backed into the same end. Sherman Thompson and C. A. Birch jumped for their lives just as the engine struck the car. H. L. Rawles got up from the seat in which he was sitting on the platform just as the engine struck the train and started to walk inside of the car to tell the rest of the people to look out for a bump, but as he got inside of the car it began to turn over and H. L. Rawles ran back to the door and jumped for his life while the car was turning over. The following were injured: Mrs. Rosa Scoote, leading lady of the Ragtime Village; Miss Willie Pitts, a subrette of the Village; Wm. H. Mayfield, a member of the band and about seven of the whites. Wm. Moore, known as Chas. Torpedo, was in the wreck. He sends regards to all friends and says he is glad that he came out of the wreck alive. Wm. H. Dozier, stage manager, send regards to all friends, and says we were all lucky to come out of the wreck alive. Mr. Richard and Mrs. Rosa send regards to all friends, saying we hope we will never be in another wreck. Chester Price, piano player in orchestra, says he is glad that he was lucky enough to come out of the wreck alive and sends regards to all friends. NEGRO PERFORMERS MAY ORGANIZE. In last week's issue of the New York Clipper, there appeared a nitem concerning a movement that is said to be on foot in the way of Negro performers in the vaudeville line. The idea is to organize all of the best colored acts in vaudeville and ot keep out all performers that are in the second rate class—that is, persons following the profession who have not the ability to make good—shall be kept out. We think that is, indeed, a very good thing and should have been done some time ago. The Clipper says that this proposed organization will be somewhat like the White Rat clan and we hope it will not be like it. We are in favor of it being founded on a different and much better basis. The colored performer to-day needs much protection now. In fact, he needs more protection now than he ever needed before on the account of his past and present success. There is a jealousy existing now among whites that is threatening to do much harm, although so far as known, it has not reached any alarming condition. That jealousy is causing many to loose engagements because of the "holler of the under dog white actor." Many members of our race have the nerve to try and fill engagements when they have no more business to do so than flying, because they lack ability and the least thing that a Negro does in the way of failing is greatly censured by the great white brother in any way. So in order to get the pick of the profession together, Mr. Ernest Hogan and others, take it upon themselves to get them organized so that the managers and theatrical promoters will have no trouble in getting the proper stuff which is always desired. Booking agents will not be deceived when they are asked for a good colored act or even to a show. This movement will not only help the employer, but employee as well—there will then be no conflict. We have so many "bum" actors going over broad land, posing as "real" actors and demanding salaries that they don't deserve in any way. Also there are some performers who continue to impose on the public year in and year out, with no "change of venue"—that is, they put on the same stunt or act season after season, without the slightest disposition to change. We are in great hopes that the real Negro performers of America will organize, for the reason that it will be of much credit and of much protection for the members of this artistic profession to combine. Ernest Hogan, that noble man that he is, is still doing all that he can for his race and we hope that he and others will be successful in every way so far as organizing those men who have ability on the stage. We have always been in favor of such and have done all we could in that direction. Mr. Ernest Hogan and your colaborers, as well, we salute you, because we are in hearty accord with the movement and wish you well. Success to the idea. CHARLES MARSHALL. WHITE SOX LOSE TO A. B. C.'S. Colored Team Annexes Double-Header Although Outhit—Scores 6-4 and 5-3. The Indianapolis White Sox, one of the strong independent teams, invaded Northwestern Park Sunday afternoon only to drop a double-header to the A. B. C.'s. The story of the first game goes like this—6 to 4; an d the refrain of the second is like this—5 to 2. The Sox had an awful time losing these games to the colored team In the opener, the A. B. C.'s swatted the ball for eight safe ones, numbering among them two three-baggers. McAllen, of the Sox, flinched, but took his medicine manfully. Style's men, strange to say, got twelve hits of Griffin, but they were too scattered to prove of material damage. Bennet was sent to the slab for the Sox in the second game and managed to hold the demon hitters of the A. B. C.'s to three hits and fanned out eight of the big sluggers. Talbott for the colored team, was hit safely eight times, but the Sox could not get their men around. Luck was somewhat against the white boys, as two of the three hits secured against them were home runs, which together with misplays, contributed the game to the A. B. C.'s. Scores: W. Sox. R H O A E Long, cf. 1 1 3 0 0 Gardner, 1f. 0 1 2 0 0 Franks, 1b. 1 2 10 1 1 Sheehan, 2b. 2 3 0 1 1 Kennedy, 3b. 0 2 6 3 0 Barnes, rf. 0 1 0 1 0 Two girls wanted to entertain a Moseley's Roof Garden, Richmond, Va. Must be good singer and dances; also bright and good looking. Will send tickets Address C. W. MOSLEY, 920 North First Street, Richmond Va. Write at once and state lowest street in first lettet Send photo if convenient. With Forepaugh & Sells Bros.' Circus Clarionet, Baritone That Doubies Stage or Orcheta. State salary in first letter. Alto and Trombone Players. No use for booze fighters. Those who wrote before write again. Will send tickets. Address The Freeman, Bill Board or per route. S. T. DUNMORE, Manager. # Second Game. W. Sox. R H O A E Long, cf. 0 1 1 0 0 Gardner, 1f. 1 2 1 0 1 Franks, 1b. 0 12 2 1 Sheehan, 2b. 0 1 2 7 1 Barnes, rf. 0 0 1 0 0 Kennedy, 3b. 0 1 0 1 1 Van, s. 0 2 0 3 0 McBride, c. 0 0 7 0 2 Bennett, p. 0 0 0 2 0 *Miller. 1 1 0 0 0 One Baritone Player, Four Trombone Players Two Cornet Players, Three Clarionet Players Two Alto Players: Totals .....2 8 24 15 6 *Batted for Barnes in ninth. A. B. C.'s. R H O A E Merida, 2b. 1 0 2 2 0 Shawler, lf. 1 0 3 0 0 Herron, cf. 0 0 3 1 0 Primm, c. 2 1 4 0 0 West, 3b. 1 1 2 2 0 Hutchins, s. 0 0 2 0 0 Board, 1b. 0 1 8 2 2 Young, rf. 0 0 1 0 0 Talbott, p. 0 0 2 1 0 Totals. 5 3 27 8 2 White Sox. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2—2 A. B. C.'s. 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 *—5 "In Old Kentucky" Company PICKANINIES Who play band instruments, especially Tuba, Trombone and Clarionet "Bud" Wilson, "Toby Shine and Sweatman PLEASE WRITE Address JOHN M. POWELL, 2218 SOUTH MERIDIAN STREET, Indianapolis, Indiana Musical Director- Bases on balls—Off Bennett, 3. Struck out—By Bennett, 3; Talbott, 5. Two base hit—Board. Home runs —West. Primm. Double plays—Van Sheehan to Franks; Hutchinson to Merida to Board; Herron to Board. Stolen bases—Gardner, Shawler. Umpire—Puryear. Time—1:42. Attendance—1,200. WANTED-- Frank Mahara's Famous OPERATIC MINSTRELS FIRST=CLASS MUSICIANS (That can Double in Band and Orchestra), COMEDIANS and DANCERS, BALLAD SINGERS NOVELTY ACTS and CHORUS LADIES. Musical Act. Good work. One Playing Saxophone preferred. Address GORDON, 102 W. 54th street, New York City. A GOOD COOK THAT HAS EXPERIENCE COOK ING ON SHOW CARS. This Company never closes. Would be pleased to hear from Billy Kersands, John Rucker, Mallory Brothers and Brooks. Address FRANK MAHARA. 510 Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL., or per route in The Erie. The America Theater Jackson, Miss. Open Dates for Good COLORED SHOWS. P. S. BALL, President. J. H. ATKINS, Treasurer. L. C. CULLINS, Secretary. Entire management and ownership colored Seating capacity 1200. W. J. LATHAM, Managr. METROPOLITAN MERCANTILE & REALTY CO. Investigate the Grandest Company of the Race. BANKING, INSURANCE, MERCANTILE and REAL ESTATE. "FOR RENT" Minstrel Shows UNDER CANVAS A. B. Home Office: 46th and 8th Ave... NEW YORK CITY. STOCK $25.00 PER SHARE. Agents Wanted. Branches Everywhere. Ready to set up and do business, including cars, text, seats, lights, advance agents, performers and musicians. Will route shows and make all railroad contracts; in fact, show complete and ready to set up and do business. Have one show on road now, and the manager has been making clear for himself $200 to $400 per week since opening. Parties desiring such business will do well to write me for full particulars. Don't write unless you mean business and have money to do business with. And a person don't have to know anything about the business to be successful, as I guide and protect the show. $1.50 LAWRENCEBURG and AURORA $1.50 Special train leaves 7:00 a.m. $1.25 TERRE HAUTE and RETURN $1.25 Special train leaves 7:40 a.m. FIRST CDASS SERVICE GUARANTEED. SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO COLORED PROFESSION. E. G. GAITER, Proprietor. Phone Canal 1081 Colonel S. M. BROWN, Manager. 410 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Parties desiring full particulars will address PAT CHAPPELLE, Manager and Owner, RABBIT'S FOOT AND FUNNY FOLKS COMEDY Co. The successful manager who has made over $50,000 in five years. The Freeman has a larger circulation than any other Negro publication. The Freeman is the leading race newspaper or the United States. The Freeman wants more agents. A special race cartoon is inserted each week, and is from the pen of our own artist. Performers and musicians write; can place 200 or more. Address, 1054 West Church St., Jacksonville, Fla. or en route of "A Rabbit's Foot Co." ERN MUSIC at, Chicago, Illinois. Songs that are to ship Twenty-five me," "Under the Wild," "Shelter G WESTERN MU --- (Coztinued from first page.) be pleased to know that steps are being taken to cement into a closer union the various wings of the Negro Methodist church. There are no differences in creed, and there is no reason why there should be such a wide separation in administration. This week at Baltimore a conference is being held, in which the Bishops of the A. M. E. Zion and C. M. E. denominations are participating. The object of the conference is to determine if it is feasible to enter into a federation of some sort looking to the improvement in the condition of each connection in the sections where competition stifles the work of each, and where the multiplication of churches of similar faith keeps them all weak and ineffective. If petty personal ambitions can be laid aside for a moment, there is no reason why the Baltimore conference can not lay the foundation of a movement which will ultimately result in the organic union of all the colored Methodist bodies in the land. If Negroes would read papers that are fair enough to give out the news of a favorable nature to the race, instead of the "yellow" journals that are disposed to emphasize the criminal aspect of the race, there would be fewer pessimists among us—as Cartoonist Haywood has so graphically shown us in one of his telling productions. The following pen-picture of conditions prevailing in Cambridge, Mass., painted by the New York Sun, is worthy of copying in its entirety, and it should be given thoughtful consideration by our people everywhere. In it there is stimulation and encouragement for those who have become weary in the cause. Thme Sun notices that there are in Cambridge: "A black alderman, sitting on a board with ten white colleagues and elected by voters, 95 per cent. of whom are white. "Two Negro representatives in the legislature chosen by constituencies in which the colored vote is relatively small. "Seven members of the Common Council are of African descent. "A Negro chief of the fire department, in which he is th eonly man of color. "A black policeman, patrolling streets occupied mostly by white residents, for nineteen years in succession. "A Negro at the head of the city department of bacteriology. "A Negro member of the public library trustees, with all white associates. "A black commander of a white Post of the Grand Army. "A woman nearly pure African blood acting principal of a grammar school in a fashionable district, with six white teachers and several hundred white pupils under her charge." Telegraph this to Ben Tillman, Jim Vardaman, John Temple Graves and Tom Dixon, and that delectable gang of scoundrels will be sure to have a fit * * * Rev. N. J. McCracken, one of the strong men of the A. M. E. Church, now serving as presiding elder of the Cairo District of the Illinois Conference, was in Norfolk recently, looking over the prospects for a successful General Conference next year and visiting the Jamestown Exposition. In company with Dr. C. W. Mossell, the enterprising pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, he made a complete itinerary of the exposition grounds, and both were well received everywhere. Cordial greetings were given them in the Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania and other state buildings, and, of course, the exhibit buildings were public property where no question of acceptability could ever be raised. They took tea at the Japanese village and lunched on the War Path dining finally at the Virginia Restaurant on the Negro reservation. Dr. McCracken received a favorable impression of the Exposition as a whole and of the Negro Department in particular and the report he carried home will prove very helpful in dispelling the lies that have been sown broadcast throughout the North and Middle West. Referring to the General Conference, Dr. McCracken said: "I have looked Norfolk over and I believe the coming General Conference will be well-cared for. I have never seen a city of like population where the colored people had better hotels and more comfortable homes. They are hospitable, as well as thrifty, and stand for solidity and genuine professional, business, social and industrial strength. Dr. Paige, on Queen street, has the finest drug store that I have seen anywhere in the country owned by a colored man and few white establishments can equal it in the average city of 65,000. Dr. L. H. Reynolds, who I greatly admire, is doing a phenomenal work in arranging homes for the delegates to the conference, and when he assures me that "everything is all right," there is no more to be said. I look for fully 1,500 delegates and visitors, and I think there will be ample accommodations for ecen more than that, should they come this way next May." Being asked his opinion as to the contest for the Bishopric, Dr. McCracken was averse to entering upon any discussion of so delicate a proposition, but finally consented to allow the following statement to be made public: "The contact will be a vigorous one, but I anticipate nothing savoring of bitterness. I expect to see four men elected for the home work and perhaps one for Africa, although Africa may get left if the pressure grows too strong for a fifth man for this continent. I would place Dr. H. B. Parks first in the race, with Dr. E. W. Lampton as a close second. Dr. H. T. Johnson is reasonably certain to "go up," and at this time, it is very evident that Dr. J. S. Flipper has votes enough to win. Now, for the fifth place, I would say that Dr. L. H. Reynolds stands an excellent chance, nad it would not surprise me if he stood higher on the list. Dr. Conner, Dr. Chappelle and one or two others will be in the fight, and the result will be in doubt until the off- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER cial count is announced. But, as I said, I do not like to discuss these matters as an infallible prophet. What any one may give out on the subject, must be, in the nature of things, purely guesswork. I am hopeful of the election of a 'slate' that will give general satisfaction." Dr. McCracken paid a handsome compliment to Rev. L. E. Christy, pastor of St. Luke A. M. E. Church, at East St. Louis, Ill, and editor of The Sentinel, the "cleanest and most ably edited race paper in the state of Illinois." He spoke of the herculean feat achieved by Rev. Mr. Christy in raising the largest sum of money that any minister had ever brought forward in East St. Louis, cutting down an enormous debt and paying all current obligations, when his predecessors had barely made a living there. This is highly significant in view of the fact that Rev. Christy, who is also the founder and still part owner of the Indianapolis World, is regarded as a strong candidate for the ditchship of the Christian Recorder. It is also a well known fact that Dr. McCracken is a favorite in the race for Secretary of Missions, to succeed Dr. H. B. Parks, and his friends say he is a "sure winner." Prof. Charles Stewart, writing from Ocale, Fla. in the interest of the candidacy of Mr. Ira T. Bryant for the Secretaryship of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union at Nashville, hands a "hot one" to the so-called "ministerial attention," when he calls attention to the fact that every one now in the ministry was a layman before he became a minister, and they should, therefore, remember a layman kindly, and see to it that he gets his just dues as a fundamental element of the church. Prof. Stewart also makes forcible the point that a layman in the office of Sunday School Secretary can get up the literature of that department just as capably as a minister (as Prof. Scarborough is now doing); and if he can not do it himself or has not the time, he can with perfect propriety continue the present policy of drawing on the services of trained writers for that purpose. This is done by the heads of nearly all of the great national departments, from the President down. It is an open secret that few of the "editors" of our most influential newspapers actually edit them in person. They outline the policy and map out the general trend of the sentiment they wish to create and their intelligent and experienced subordinates do the rest. As Prof. Stewart gently intimates, Mr. Bryant has no necessity nor desire to make of himself an "intellectual octopus." If there is a disposition anywhere to array the ministry against the laity, as alleged, it should be stripped at once, or the general church will suffer. The propriety of the A. M. E. church depends wholly upon the sympathetic co-operation of the pulpit and the pew, and this very needful co-operation can only be secured by according to the laity "a square deal" in the matter of official recognition. The Knights of Pythias of New Orleans believe in "doing business on business principles." They have all the money on deposit for their new $75,000 building, which they purpose erecting on one of the prominent corners of the Creole city. This temple is to be six stories in height. Brick and stone are the materials to be used, and it will be modern in type and beautiful in general tone. On the first floor there will be a bank, drug store, law offices and a first-class barber shop. On the second floor, a grand auditorium will be fitted up for theatrical and lecturing purposes; on the third floor, there will be offices and the banquet hall; on the fourth, fifth and sixth floors, there will be lodge rooms. The Louisiana Pythians have 150 lodges and over 8,000 members. The collections average $5,000 per month, and the membership is still on the increase, new lodges being instituted all the time. Nowadays, it is a poor order that can not afford to have its own lodge and office building, and the Pythians are taking first rank in this progressive work of "home-making." While in the Negro building a few days ago at the Jamestown Exposition, President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave enthusiastic evidences of their admiration for the beautiful collection of hand-painted china in the elaborately-decorated booth of Mrs. Francis B. Spencer-Dorkins. Both grasped her hand and warmly congratulated her upon her marked proficiency in a department of the fine arts in which only the most talented and earnest can hope to excel. Mrs. Dorkins is now a resident of Norfolk, but came from Pittsburg, where she was reared. She is a natural artist. When the superior quality of her work is observed, one can scarcely believe that she has had no special training. Loving the work, she devoted her whole soul to it, picking up her knowledge and practice as she could from time to time, until to-day she has no peer in the country in her line. Confessedly, Mrs. Dorkins' booth has come to be the main point of interest in the building for connoisseurs in decorated china, and art collectors beseige her parlor daily, arranging to have an order filled. This gifted young woman is thus capably serving both herself and the race in winning the commendation of an influential class of patrons whose friendship and approval are indeed worth while. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Mrs. Dorkins will easily win one of the cash prizes offered by the management for the most creditable exhibits. Prof. J. H. Hathaway, who has just resigned th the epidemistry of the Colored Normal School of the State of Kentucky at Frankfort, has been exonerated of the charges preferred against him by Rebecca Logan, a pupil, and the State Board of Education has given him a letter of recommendation, extolling his qualifications as a fine instructor, a superior executive officer and an ardent worker for the elevation of his race. The board testifies that the retirement of Prof. Hathaway is voluntary, and will take effect July 1. Prof. Hathaway is already in receipt of several advantageous offers, and the beginning of the fall term of school will doubtless find him satisfactorily "placed." Some time ago the Methodist Epis copal church removed the time limit on the pastorate of its ministers and the innovation is found to work well. And that brings up the thought, why should there be a time limit in any of the Methodist churches? The practice of moving a man, just for the sake of moving, is growing out of date, and is not regarded as beneficial to either the minister of the congregation. If a minister suits his people, and is getting results, there is absolutely no reason why he should be sent to a new work, for which he may not be so well adapted, or into an atmosphere which may not be at all congenial. If the minister does not suit, a change can be made at the option of the congregation. Changes are effected for good and sufficient reasons in the Baptist, Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, and by the exercise of a little tact there is seldom any confusion of ill-feeling. As an illustration of the trend of popular sentiment against the old form of itineracy, it will be noticed that in the denominations where the time limit is still in vogue, the period of possible service at a given point is being gradually lengthened, and it is believed by many eminent churchmen that it is only a question of a few years when it will disappear altogether as a disciplinary regulation. A reform of this kind would not interfere with the present form of Bishopric supervision, for the Episcopal church, without the time limit. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, has returned to Washington, after a highly enjoyable tour of the West, visiting his school at Quindaro, Kans., at commencement time, and speaking at points in Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Dr. Vernon is now a member of the District of Columbia branch of the National Negro Business League and will be a delegate to the Topeka convention. AT THE EDITOR'S DESK. But President Roosevelt is one of the most intellectual, resourceful and courageous men who ever acted a conspicuous part in American politics, and we are bound to admire him, even when we are compelled to differ from him on matters of policy, and to believe that he is honest and sincere in any matter of public concern with which he has to deal. We have admired him for twenty years and supported him when we thought he was in the right and differed from him when we thought he was in the wrong, and we shall continue to do so to the end, because we carry our manhood under our own hat, and shall do so to the end.—The New York Age. The above is the close of a most interesting and instructive editorial by The Age on the popularity of the President, answering the question as to whether he is as popular now as he was a year ago. Cogent reasoning of our learned and esteemed contemporary shows conclusively that the President is not as popular as heretofore especially since it is seen that he has arrayed the Capitalist, Labor Unions, and the Afro-American against him; formable opponents hard to quell, and hard to overcome still The Age closes as above noted, which confuses us as we do not fully appreciate his meaning. We insist upon a more explicit explanation. Surely The Age would not have us think that President Roosevelt was "sincere" in his recent dealings with our race, would he? DELEGATES INSIST UPON ELECT ING THE BISHOPS. The Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, dropping for the moment into a facetious mood, said in a recent issue: "Col. R. W. Thompson, the obituous correspondent of the Indianapolis Freeman, admits our soft impeachment that the task of selecting Bishops of the A. M. E. church ought to be left to him, and says he feels equal to the occasion, and could give the church four Bishops that would meet all the demands of the church. While his selection might not please a number of office-seekers and general hangers-on, ourselves among the latter number, it would be of great benefit to that great denomination and a consequent saving of money. "We move that the whole matter be turned over to him, and that the Bishops immediately call a conference and declare the General Conference off altogether. Perhaps Editor Fortune will second the motion." Mr. Fortune, rallying gracefully to the delicate situation, moves to amend the motion, however, by adding the discriminating Editor Murphy to the Committee on Appointment. Nevertheless, Dr. L. H. Reynolds and his conferees, are proceeding vigorously with the arrangements for the General Conference at Norfolk. The delegates, we understand, insist upon their constitutional right to elect the Bishops and other general officers: A CASE OF IMPORTANCE. The Southern Christian Advocate has it that the following innocent comment caused the whipping of a Negro editor recently: "One day last week a Negro, so we are told, attempted to put on his slicker overcoat while standing near a white gentleman, and, in some accidental way, as he threw the coat over his head, the tall part struck the gentleman about the face—not intentionally, of course, on the Negro's part. But the results were the Negro had to lead the white gentleman in a footrace, for one block, and fell over a fruit keg and got a beating over the head with a club. Of course, it was too bad, but the Negro must not do anything by accident, nor any other way, unless he has wings and can fly." The Advocate has the following to say concerning the happening: "Now, for this harmless, inoffensive, half humorous statement the editor, who happens to be a minister of the gospel of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is met by two white men (they scarcely deserve the term men—brute swould be a more appropriate term), who set upon this preacher and gave him a fearful drubing. This is provoking, at least; and if Negroes can not utter well tempered and inoffensive words, as the above, then it were better we were all dumb. Such an incident may seem trivial, but it shows that the Negro in the South walks on eggs. It is needless to say that this occurred in the Sunny South, where we are told that the colored people are really happiest and most prosperous. It may be so; the little happening does not need to chance things. Respectful speech is always best, but here's where patience is unduly tried. The humble minister of the gospel allowed his religion to keep him from violence. With some other man there would have been no "arbitration" and long since the papers would have been speaking of mobs—the dead and wounded and such like. In such an event who would have been the guilty party? THE CRUSADE AGAINST THE COL- ORED AMERICAN An interesting account of the Negro is given in the following: Amos R. Wells gives the following statistics of the Negro and their pursuits of life: Nine-tenths of them live in the Southern States, and constitute one-third of their population. There are 21,000 Negro carpenters, 20,000 barbers, nearly as many doctors, 16,000 ministers, 15,000 masons, 12,000 dressmakers, 16,000 engineers and firemen, 5,000 shoemakers, 4,000 musicians and 1,000 lawyers. Seventy-seven per cent of the Negroes work on farms. Of the 746,000 farms on which they work, 21 per cent are owned wholly by the Negroes and 4 per cent partly owned by them. Nearly 4,000,000 Negroes are engaged in gainful occupations. This is about 45 per cent of their total population; while only 37 per cent of the white population of the United States are breadwinners—The Colored World. So much for that. Really its hard to review those statements of Vardaman dispassionately because all or nearly all of them are prompted by prejudice, but we will offer a little history here for Vardaman and the Post editor. They should remember this, that God overthrew Egyptian slavery after sending ten plagues upon the Egyptian slaveholders; and overthrew American slavery by the plague of war, which lasted four years. The Israelites numbered about three-millions at the time of their emancipation; the American Negroes numbered four millions at the time of their liberation. The Jews returned to the land of their nativity by the way of the Red sea, passing by Sinai to get laws, statutes and ordinances, camping in the wilderness forty years to receive discipline and training. "The Negro remained in the land that had been the theatre of his enslavement and humiliation, and for forty years has been sailing upon the red sea of trouble, persecution, discrimination, murder, lynching, burning, mob-rule, injustices and disfranchisements." The Negro's loyalty and devotion during four years of the most cruel war in the annals of history is without parallel. He guarded, defended and supported defenseless women and helpless children, while the master fought to tighten his chains. He kissed the hand that smote him; and wept over the dead body of his master, as sincerely as Jacob mourned for Joseph. Now Vardaman, Tillman and Dixon, and their kind would compensate this race of heroes and heroines by forever consigning them to a life of serfdom where they are to continually remain "hewers of wood and drawers of water." No we will rise and fulfill the prophesy, "Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands unto God, and princes shall come out of Egypt." 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No Cutting. No Pain. No Detention from Business. I want every man suffering from Varicocele, Stricture, Contagious Blood Potison, Nervous Debility, Hydrocele, Prostatic Diseases, Personal Entrapment. or allied troubles to write to me and I will explain to him my method of curing these diseases. I invite in particular all men to meet me in an office to mentise elsewhere. I will demonstrate your entire satisfaction why I can cure you not only the diseases but for all my charges for a perfect cure will be reasonable and not more than you will be willing to pay. My Home Treatment is Successful and My Books Mailed Free Upon Application NO CURE NO PAY. W. R. MAYO, M. D., 603 N. DELAWARE ST., INDIANAPOLIS, - INDIANA. The Freeman is on sale at the Crystal Barber Shop, Albert Guy, proprietor, Toledo, O. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Indianapolis, Ind. JUST A FEW DOTS-THAT'S ALL JUST A FEW DOTS-THAT'S ALL corder—Drs. G. W. Allen and A. J. Keshaw. For Secretary, (G. P. A.—Drs. W. A. Lewis, N. B. Stewart, and W. H. Hurd, (if he is not elected Missionary Bishop.) For Manager of A. C. E. L.—Drs. E. G. Gregg and M. W. Thomton For Editor Western Recorder—Dr. J. Frank McDonald. For Secretary of Education—Dr. R. D. Stinson and Professors John R. Hawkins and A. T. Atwater. For Editor A. M. E. Review—Prof. H. T. Kealing. For Church Historian (to succeed Bishop Arnett)—Dr. J. T. Jenifer. Bishop Arnett)—Dr. J. T. Jenifer. For Missionary Bishops—Dr. R. H. Singleton, J. Albert Johnson and W. H. Hurd. Grooming for Episcopal Honors (who will receive handsome compli- mentary votes)—Drs. M. W. Thornton, D. C. Carter, S. J. Channel, W. A. Fountain, A. H. Hill, H. C. Beasley and B. W. Arnett. * * * * Now, I would suggest, that we pass a resolution, and order all names placed on one ticket for Bishops and general officers, and ballot until all places are filled. No fair minded can- d candidate can oppose this—it will give individual strength, and bring to him such votes as his own ability demands, thus eliminating all unholy caucuses and combinations. What say you, fellow candidates? I am willing for my name to go up or down on such ticket. I will individualize a number of the above candidates in my future "dots," and say why I think they should be elected. I shall also mention some of the reforms suggested to me by the interviews I had with Allendom's big men at Wilberforce. I passed through and stopped over at Cincinnati, with Dr. R. R. Downs—preached for his great congregation twice on Sunday, June 23. Dr Downs has a very interesting and cultured family, all of whom know how to make you feel at home. Dr. Downs has Allen Temple in his hands, and commands with a steady, masterly and Godly hand. I have not been with Dr. Downs very much, but this visit with him caused me to know that my estimate of his worth to the church has not been overdrawn—in fact, Dr. Downs is fitted for any station in the church, and should he outrun us, and get into the ditorial chair of the Christian Recorder, no man will give him a more hearty welcome and support than J. G. Robinson. I would like to beat him, though. Dr. Chappelle, the invincible exponent of free speech and free thought in our church, added fresh laurels to his already well earned fame and leadership while at Wilberforce. His forceful arguments on all vital questions were void of personal abuse, full of helpful suggestions, and inspiring to the core. My opinion is, you can't keep him out. Chappelle will win, because free speech will win. * * * Dr. T. W. Henderson, who has wound up his fifth years' labor at Bethel, New York, was full of vigor and hope. He looked to be ten years the junior of T. W. Henderson, of last Commencement—whoever is elected to the Bishopric will have to reckon with the Henderson forces. Dr. Henderson, himself, being a strong and available candidate, his friends are many, some of whom are among the strongest men in the connection. Dr. John H. Dickerson, the little giant of Florida, was in evidence at Wilberforce. He is already a delegate to the General Conference and leader of his delegation. I hope the General Conference will see the wisdom of putting into effective operation many of the reforms suggested by this giant from the field of flowers. Dr. Dickerson will doubtless be the chairman of the Episcopal committee. I hope he will be. He is a strong man, a great parliamentarian, and a born leader of men. I shall spend a few days with Dr. John M. Henderson, the erudite quill driver of this "neck o' the woods." I know he is bimful of news and food for the church, and he will break forth in short, and all the boys will sit up early and late following his great pen. I will speak of him later. I tried to pull out from some of my competitors for editorial honors, their platform of principles—one of them said to me: "Robinson, to be editor of the Christian Recorder, means to be a bigger man than to be Bishop." I replied: "Shades of Bishop Lee, Bishop Tanner and Dr. H. T. Johnson," why did the two of them get out? And why is the other one trying to get out? No one will say that either of these three men would try to get into places of esmeralder degree. No, to be editor of the Christian Recorder, means to take hold with a steady hand, and mould and shape sentiment that will ripen into great fruit for the growth and good of the church. Wilberforce conferred several honorary degrees, and among the number, I happened to be one of the fortunate ones. To say that I am not proud of the title of Doctor of Divinity from Wilberforce, I would be telling what J. D. Dennis, of Arkansas, calls an "Ash hopper." I am proud, and shall try to in some way rank with the other Doctors wearing titles from that first great university in the land of our people. Now, just make me editor of the Christian Recorder, and I venture that you will stop the Bishop gap right there. More anon, No. 1715 16th St., Louisville, Ky. P. S.-In all my dots, keep your eye on the P. S.'s. Dr. John Hrust and Dr. E. W. Leek are side by side running at break-neck speed—which and which! We will mail you a sample copy of The Freeman free for the asking. The Freeman is the leading race newspaper or the United States. The Freeman has a larger circulation than any other Negro publication. We notice that our esteemed contemporary, The Springfield (ill.) "Forum"—is puzzled to know our meaning by advocating the independent stand. We are asked if it means "anti-republican or to support another party," eac. We answer that we simply mean what we have said, and see no reason for reversing ourselves not withstanding the cogent reasoning of of the astute Forum, we are satisfied that it remains only a matter of time when our esteemed contemporary will join us in the contention with all his might. Men high in the republican party—who are unbiased in their opinions—are voicing the same idea, for instance, at Wilberforce, the other day. Senator Foraker gave utterance to the following: "But this realization, so important to the Negro race, will not come without effort. In the discharge of these duties of citizenship show your manhood—stand up for your rights, and make everybody else NATIONAL NEGRO FAIR. ```markdown ``` [Name not visible] REV. H. N. NEWSOME, D. D. Ph. D., Mobile, Alabama. The above cut represents Dr. Newsome, the founder of the "National Negro Fair" idea, which it is his purpose to conduct in the city of Mobile, Ala., four consecutive years, beginning in the fall of the current year. Dr. Newsome was born in the year 1866. After the necessary institutional preparation he entered the ministry of the A. M. E. Church, and by appointment has held some of the largest and most important charges of that connection in his native State. Recently, as by inspiration of the divine God, Dr. Newsome, filled with race pride and patriotism, displeased at the idea of the continuous race discriminations as exhibited at all the big fairs holden in State or Nation, thought it a better thing for the Negro to hold a fair of his own, not by any means a little insignificant one, but at once hold one of national import, where, during the next four years, right in the heart of the South, the Negro can give proof positive of the fact that along all the lines of praise-worthy endeavor he is making mis-takable progress, or, in other prophetic words, "is rising." Dr. Newsome is a gentleman and clergyman of accredited standing and of the highest commendation by pulpit men of his peers and the press, having given all evidence of his ability to handle to the satisfaction of all the business project he has now under way. He has been very fortunate to gather such influential men as below appended, who are associating with him in making the National Fair an assured success. Dr. Newsome was recently at Wilberforce where flattering reference was made to him as being one of the shrewdest business men in the church, a successful financier and effective organizer. He has made quite an extensive tour East, speaking in some of our largest churches and selling shares, which the people gladly and most generously subscribed to. He promises to visit Indianapolis soon and wishes the public to be prepared for him. He has determined to pay a liberal interest on all shares taken and remaining in hand during the whole period of the Fair. Is to exhibit the productive ability and capability of the Negro race in art, science, agriculture, invention and his attainments in every walk of life. Since the race has never had nor attempted to have a national fair, we desire in the meantime to show the Negro's ability to manage great projects successfully and profitably, thereby establishing more confidence in each other, and to serve as an adhering agency. Plans. Our plans are to conduct a fair at Mobile, Ala., the falls of 1907, 1908, 1909 and 1910 in an intelligent, sober, high-class manner in such a way that they will reflect credit upon the entire race. Prof. R. R. Taylor, head of the Mechanical Department, Tuskegee Normal School, and who planned most of the buildings, is now drawing plans for our buildings which will doubtless cost $250,000, which will be built as rapidly as possible. Hon. E. L. Russell, vice president of Object. Plans. Building. stand u pfor them. Let your ballots read 'down with the grandfather clauses,' and 'down with every man who upholds, condones or defends them, no matter where he lives, what politics he professes or what office he wants." There you have our meaning in a nut shell, that's our contention, that's what we are fighting for, and nothing short of that will satisfy us. We find no fault with the principles of the republican party per see, for we believe in them just as fervently as we ever believed in them, but our sorest need is men to put them in force, making effective throughout the United States the principles of the party to the end that "all men up, and no man down" or in other words, that "all men enjoy their full and free rights under the constitution. No discrimination on account of color or previous condition of servitude." Yes, we reiterate it, let us vote those out who are not for us, and those in, who are for us, party or no party. Be men! Be independent! Mr. Quizzo—Are you a Gliggy Bluk? Mr. Noless—No, sir, ahm A Republican. ```markdown ``` the M. and O. R.R. Co., has signed an order that a side track and depot be placed on the grounds. Hon. J. Howard Wilson, president and general manager of the Mobile Light and Railway Co., has issued orders to begin building a 500 foot loop into our grounds and 100 foot shed soon. Finance. The association is capitalized at $40,000, with nearly $15,000 of the amount paid. We have about $25,000 worth of shares of the capital stock for sale at $5 each. As soon as these are sole the capital stock will be increased to the necessary amount. Shares are being sold in all parts of the country. We have fifty-two applications for space on the grounds for creditable midways, lunch stands, etc. We are requesting our State to give us $25,000. Each State can be requested by those who are interested in getting up an exhibit in their States. The National Government. The National Government will also be asked to help us, which we are almost certain it will do in this the first project of the kind. All invested money will be returned with good dividend at the close of each fair. Location of the Grounds. The grounds are located near the city limits of Mobile, Ala., touching the M. and O. R. R. and the city street car line. Its Value. It is valued at $10,000. It was bought of Hon. J. Howard Wilson, of Mobile, Ala., early this spring. A strong, appropriate ten-foot fence is now being built around the entire thirty-acre plot, which will be completed by June 15, and by July 1 we will begin on the buildings. Directors—A. J. Sager, A. H. Jackson, Dr. T. N. Harris, Dr. W. F. Brown, W. J. Robinson, Dr. F. C. Goodwin, I. L. Brazil, E. Meggerson, Prof. J. C. Banks, George W. Sims, Frank McMillan, J. A. Ross, Alex. Rogers, Menter Patrick. Trustees—Dr. T. N. Harris, Menter Patrick, W. J. Robinson, Dr. W. F. Brown, George W. Sims, E. Meggerson, A. J. Soger. Foreign Agent—Dr. James E. Shepard, Durham, N. C. For further information address the President and General Manager, Mobile, Ala. Dr. Newsome is the President and General Manager, with the following named associates: A. H. Jackson, secretary; Prof. J. C. Banks, corresponding secretary; George W. Sims and A. J. Sager, treasurers; Prof. W. A. Caldwell, director department of education. Incorporated under the laws of Alabama. Capitalized at $40,000, to be increased soon to $125,000; 8,000 shares of stock on the market at $5.00 each. Some who have lately been appointed and who have accepted the position stated: Field Agents—Rev. A. L. Gaines, D. D., of Baltimore; Rev. A. L. Murry, D. D., Atlantic City, N. J.; Rev. J. H. Dickerson, D. D., Jacksonville, Fla. General Adviser—Right Rev. B. T. Tanner, D. D. --- Finance Its Value. HIGHER WAGES TO NEGRO WORKMEN Secured by This New Union Order—Grows By Leaps and Bounds—Started Five Years Ago with Nothing But a “Principle”—Now Has Over 400 Subordinate Lodges and 36,000 Members. Over 30,000 homes of our people have been filled with joy, because of the Protection of a great and powerful Union Order, which is using its strength and influence to secure better conditions for our people. This is the first and only great Union Order in this country, holding an International Union Charter from the Courts, which gives full Protection and Benefits to our race. There is no color, race or sex discrimination in this Order. The negro has an equal standing with the white members, and can be elected to hold any office. Every effort is made to advance the condition of the members, by securing equal opportunities to work with other workmen, to learn the trades and to have steady work at high wages and Union hours. The Grand Lodge donates $100,000 for the burial of each deceased member. A fine monthly Journal is published. A Membership Book of the Order is recognized by all Lodges everywhere. Distressed members are assisted. Each member and Subordinate Lodge has the privilege of buying stock in the Order, on low monthly payments, said stock paying 8 per cent interest, guaranteed. A Leading Negro Deputy is wanted in each locality, AT ONCE, to form Lodges, sell Buttons, take Journal Subscriptions, sell Stock and act as DISTRICT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. This work can be done in sparse hours, but many are devoting their whole time and attention to it. Big money is made by good hustlers. Write at once. State name of this paper, and enclose 10 cents for full information and postage. Address THE, I. L. U. GRAND LODGE, 34 to 40 Canby Building, Dayton, Ohio. Send Your Next Bundle to the 320 Indiana Ave., The Place where Linens las We also do FAMILY WASHING Rough Dry at Five Cents Per Pound Telephones 1088. Automobile Insurance. J. S. CRUSE, Rents, Fire Insurance. Real Estate. Notary Public. 110 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. PRUNK'S New Hardware Store carries a General Line of HARDWARE. Your trade solicited for tin and galvanized iron-work, 309 W. Washington St. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO HAIR DRIER After a natror shampoo that can be DRIED and STRAINED it is the only device which w straighten hair without hair in the deep and deep. It will stimulate its growth and make it natural and beautiful, which adds to its appearance and a receptive coat to its design. The Shampoo Drier is a steel bar with a coated coating to contour the hair. For sale by tolls articles. By mail, price $1.00. Agents wanted. The Shampoo Drier is used in any par- with perfect satisfaction. -- Madame Cozark. If her tucky is Atlantic City, Minneapolis, Minn. Magic Shampoo Drier Mfg. Co. 507 Century Bldg. U D DAVIDSON COMPANY. Wholesale and Retail Human Hair Dealers WIGS, $1.50 per dozen or $.75 each and 1 up on POMPADOURS, $4.00 per dozen or 15c each and 1 up; kinky hair, wavy hair and jaw color; jst black color Money must accompany and dress 145 Calhoun St, Ft. Worth, Texas. Every Lady Read This. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an ol nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Period Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cure me in one month. It is a simple, harmless otion that can be prepared b 'any on having the recipe. I will send it Free t every suffering sister who write to me. have nothing to sell. This is a case o woman helping woman. I send Free Address Mrs. A. B. Hudnut, South Bend idiana. Thinking people read The Freeman SEVEN LADIES' Tailor Made Twelve Dollar Values SUITS 4.95 SHIRT WAISTS 39c 330 W.WASHINGTON The Globe FOR SKIRTS White Skirts 85c Hundreds of women availed themselves of this unusual opportunity to own a pattern hat (many of them imported models) for less than the usual price of ordinary millinery. A number of these still left, together with some of our own creations, rivalling the Paris hats in style and beauty, and in addition to these scores of untrimmed hats in every stylish shape and kind, your pick of any at half the usual prices. Lingerie Hats Reduced, too And right at the time when you want them most. Dainty embroidery and Val. lace hats in unique shapes, on which you'll save just ten per cent. Flowers Going for Half Flowers that represent the best that can be had, in both beauty and variety. If you're not wanting a bunch to refresh this summer's hat, you'll appreciate them next season. Indulge to your heart's content at half the former prices. L.S.Ayres&Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. A. J. Carpenter spent Sunday at New Albany, Ind. Mr. and Mrs, Charles W. Brown are visiting relatives at Chicago. Rev. J. Francis Robinson is at Norfolk, Va., in the interest of The Freeman. Tom Lewis, formerly of this city, and of Milwaukee is the guest of his mother. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Editors Chavis and Ed. A. Shanklin, of Columbus World were in the city this week Ladies vest 7c; Sunbonnets 14c; wash goods 3½c; ribbons 7½c. Old Granger Store. Simpson Chapel will hold a street fair July 10, on Missouri street between tenth and eleventh streets. Woodbine Perfume, Oh! now fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only a Blodau's Drug Store. Mrs. Hattie Williams and two children Helen and Leonard, of Connersville are the guests of Mrs. Charles Stewart. Prof. R. Augustus Lawson and family of Hartford, Conn., are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lawson [in Laurel street. Mesdames Mahala Pickens and George Wells leave today for Louisville and other points in Kentucky to be the guests of friends and relatives. Mrs. Mahala Pickens announces the marriage of her daughter Florence N. to Mr. George Wells, July 2, at her home. At home at 1846 N. New Jersey street. William Perkins, J. G. Johnson an William Roberts were at Covington, Ky., this week, conferring with B. F. Howard, Gran Exalted Ruler in the Interest of the Colored Elks. Mrs. M. A. Sissle, of Cleveland, Ohio, was in the city last week, and made an address at the Woman's Home Missionary meeting last Sunday at Simpson Chapel. The death of Henry Lucas, occurred Sunday morning at his home in Blake street. The funeral services were held a Jones Tabernacle conducted by Rev Woods. Mr. Lucas had been ill for several months. He was an old resident of this city and was employed at the Grand Hotel or several years. Sidney Houston, of Denmark, Ga., was fatally injured Saturday night, both legs being crushed by heavy timber falling on them. Houston was stealing a ride in a Big Fonr box. While en route in the ambulance to the City Hospital he begged for a cigarette, in which he seemed to find much relief. He died a few hours after reaching the hospital. PICNIC AT SPRING LAKE PARK wednesday, July 10, by St. Phillips Mission. Boating, fishing, bathing, swings amusements of all kinds. Good music.Bring your baskets (and spend the day. Refreshments of all kinks on grounds. Special caas leave Terminal Station at 10 a.m. Regular cars every hour; fare round rip 40 cents. Purchase tickets from committee at station, or 505 Indiana ave. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ABOUT COOKING IN SUMMER There is a desire during the heated term to dispense with cooking on account of uncomfortable kitchens, but ladies who are using the "Perfect" Gas Range this season are finding much pleasure in preparing the family meal, and for the unexpected guest also. Instructions are given as to the economizing of gas, and the payments are easy and everybody can afford one without being extravagant. See page 4 WILL APPEAR AT ROCKVILLE. The Hawkins Brothers will appear in the "Devil's Insolution and the under World" at the opera House, Rockville, Ind., Aug. 1st. William Hawkins, the wizard of lecturers, who has had much experience and met with excellent success will appear to a great advantage. The public will be highly entertained at this time and later at Crawfordsville, Noblesville and Indianapolis. Buy your hats of Seaton the Hatter, 29 N. Pennsylvania street. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The Mission Band will be heard at South C.very Baptist Church on next Sunday evening a splendid programme, will by rendered, the Y. M. C. A. Orchestra accoanies the Mission Band on these occasions. Preparations are being made foe the biggest lawn fete of the season to be held on the grounds of the Sumner School No. 23 on July 16 for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. Remember the date. On next Wednesday the second monthly banquet of the members will be held in the Auditorium, every member is requested to be present send in your name by Tuesday July 9th. For Sale—Seven room house, bath, furnace, 18ft. driven well, price $3,500 813 N. California street. Appy 766½ North street. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St The Waller Hotel, 207 Ohio street, Terra Haute, Ind.. for good treatment. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE Continued from Page 4. building a modern five-room cottage, -The married folks entertainment club observed the forth of July in grand style; hay, ride and a dinner. TERRE HAUTE, IND OF THE 63,000 people in Terre Haute nearly one-fifth are colored, most of whom are doing well along the various lines of life. Mr. A. B. Spinks is one of the substantial citizens. He owns a nineteen room house in a desirable part of the city, worth $3,500 or more. He has for some time been engaged in real estate business, and did $25,000 worth of business last year. The thrifty colored men of Terre Haute have recently organized the Industrial Realty and Investment Company with a capital stock of $10,000. It has eight-three stock holders, and do a general loan, collecting and rental business. Dr. A. L. Abell, president; S. W. Stuart, vice-president; P. F. Hamilton, treasurer; D. Jenkins, secretary.—There are two good restaurants, W. E. Espy and the Waller Hotel, both on Ohio street—Several clubs have been organized, the latest being the Independent Social Club.—The Grand Chapter O. E. S. met here June 25-27. Many ladies and gentlemen from all over Indiana were present. It was a profitable session. The local committee was composed of some of the most energetic people of Terre Haute, and nothing was spared to make the session a good success. Rev. Baker of Allen Chapel and his people proved equal to the occasion.—The G. U. O. O. F. are building a pretty hall on the corner of Sixteenth and Wabash. The corner-stone will be laid July 7th by the Brazil Lodge. It will be three stories high and will cost more than $4,000.—"Bagdad" is proud of her four or five places of business among, which are L. Adkin's boarding house, Peter Holmes' barber shop and labor bureau and ice cream parlor by Geo. Booker, and George W. Lee's cream parlor.—John Jackson has one of the best stables for training and breaking horses in the State. He is worth more than $5,000, and always has all the business he can do. The race horses he trains are usually in great demand.—S. T. Simpson & Son run PRESCRIPTION SPECIALIST Sole Agent for the famous "Kink Straigh ener" Hair Pomade. Price 50 cents. Cor. St. Clair St., and Senate Ave BIG Reduction Sale. The OLD GRANGER STORE is now offering their Entire Stock on sale without profit. The backward season now forces us to give the best bargains of the whole year. Here is a sample of the bargains that are crowding this store: Ladies' gauze vests, bleached, taped neck and arm, 12$ value, sale price ... 7$ White and colored shirt waists, worth up to $1.00, sale price ... 49$ Men's best 50$ blue overalls; sale price ... 39$ Men's shoes and oxford in patent tide dongola, $1.39 values; sale price ... 28$ Trimmed and street hats, worth up to $3.00; sale price ... 98$ and 49$ Soap, oatmeal, glycerine and witch hazel, 5$ value; sale price ... 2 for 50 THE OLD GRANGER STORE CONFIDENTIALLY. ```text $$ If you are short of money, don't $ $$ hesitate to come to us. We will $ $$ loan you from $5 to $200 on $ $$ Household Goods, Fians, $ $$ Horses, Wagons, Fixtures, $ $$ Warehouse Recells, etc., without removal, in a strictly confidential manner, so that no one will know of the transaction. $ $$ $1.20 is the weekly payment on a $5 loan for 50 weeks. Other amounts in the same proportion. $ $$ You can pay weekly, monthly or quarterly, and every payment made reduces the loan. $ $$ Loans made in all parts of the city; also at Shelbyville, Greenfield, Knightstown, Franklin, Columbus, Greencastle, Martinsville, Lebanon, Noblesville, St. Paul, Greensburg, Splceeland, Danville, Plainfield, and all towns reached by interurban roads. Mail or phone applications receive our prompt attention. If you need money, fill out the following blank, cut it out and mail it to us, and our Agent will call on you. $ ``` Name. $$ Wife's Name. $$ Street and Number. $$ City. $$ Amount Wanted. $$ Call on or address $$ IND. MORTGAGE LOAN CO., $$ Established 1887. $$ ROOM 4, LOMBARD BLDG., $$ 24½ E. WASHINGTON $$ STREET. $$ BOTH PHONES $$ 3286. $$ Name. FOR SALE. The best thoroughly equipped (colored Hotel in the State. Well advertised busi- ness already established—a hotel that is making money now. Personal reasons for wishing to go out of business. Reply in care of Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. an up-to-date, "equal rights" barber shop on Third street.—Mr. Walden, on Lafayette street, Price & Howard, on Walnut street and Mr. J. P. Anderson, on Wabash street, all do a thriving business in white trade.—Mr. M. L. Roberts is doing a work few of our people have the chance to do. He has charge of the repair shop of one of the big music houses of Terre Haute. He overhauls, repairs, adjusts and remodels all kinds of instruments. The people of Terre Haute are great friends of the Freeman.—Among our many substantial white friends who read the Freeman are Messrs. C. Roll, 2100 Liberty Avenue, Oscar Doffer, 1540 Liberty Avenue, F. A. Boyd, 503 N. 13th street, R. A. Logan, 446 N. 13th street, C. H. Lang 2200 Liberty Ave. W. J. Woollen, 1600 Poplar street, P. F. Oeding, 330 S. 15th street, B. Brehmen, 465 S. 13th street, F. A. Brown, 1365 Poplar street, Louis Gerhardt, 724 S. 13th street, D. A. Baurs, corner 7 and Main streets, Miller & Son, 1400 S. 13th street and C. Bertram, 616 S. 3d street. Most of these gentleman have been reading The Freeman for some time.—The Hod Carrier's Union was treated to a delightful annual sermon June 30, 1907, at the Third Street A. M. E. Church. The house was crowded and everybody was pleased. "SEER." "SEER." ANY HAT CAP STYLE COLOR $1.00 FROM·FACTORY·TO·YOU Hats and Caps MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED Money With Order—No Goods Sent C.O.D. SEND SIZE, STYLE and COLOR CATALOGUE FREE DR. W. N. SHORT, President STERLING R. HOLT, Vico-President HARRY E. HILL, Secretary. AMERICAN HAT CO., Department C., 31 S. Illinois St., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. MRS. WHITTEN, Millinery Special sale all next week of Tailored and Dress Hats. We also do exclusive ORDER WORK. Give us a call; we will convince you; our time is entirely yours. 335-337 Indiana Avenue. Mrs. E. A. WEBB, FULL LINE OF MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS, 788 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. Glad to see all old customers and friends. Formerly on Illinois Street. YUNCKER'S GINGER ALE AND SODA Is the Best on Earth. No Marble Dust, No Saccharine, No Acid Yuncker Bottling Works BUSINESS INTERESTS. --- Wanted—Cobbler at 347 Indiana avenue Rocky Mountain Shoe Shop. At once. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St. Dr. Langston, dentist at 404 Indiana Ave., New Phone 1692, makes a specialty of plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children's teeth. The genuine Cailler's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50ct stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address, R. P. Blodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Between the Physician and Patient tands the Pharmacies. It is his office to dispense the purest and best drugs. Upon his skill and integrity the physician depends for results. An error on his part may result seriously for the patient. You can, with confidence, bring your prescriptions to Gauld's Pharmacy. 601 Indiana Ave. SEND 20 Cents and I will print yo name and address neatly on fifteen high grade cards. Address Edmond Day Guthrie, Ky. AUTUMN LEAF CLUB-LEON H. J. H. ordan, 796 E 12th, Eldest Ruler of Impo- tunity. Every day, Ely, Ky. Take notice that your lodge has been sus- pended for leading a rebellion. You will seek recourse at Reading, Pa., before the committee. You will also send in rituals, also charter which you have on hand. Very respectfully B. F. HOWARD Grand Exalted Ruler. FLANNER & BUCHANAN. We take great pride in again calling the attention of our many readers to the well-known, reliable and enterprising firm of Flanner & Buchanan, possibly the largest firm of funeral directors in this city and State. Some time ago, through our columns, we published an extensive article relative to the Indianapolis Crematory, owned by this firm. The Negroes have always been liberal in their patronage to them, which they deserve to receive, on account of the many beneficent deeds they have extended to our institutions and indigent members of our race. TAYLOR'S HAIR GROWER and Dandruff (pomade; 25c at all drug stores or sent by mail upon request; 35c at every chres or scalp affection. Stimulates the hair follicles, thereby causing harsh, short, thin hair to grow long; helps the elbow, forearm, or elbow to improve wonderful in a short time. Agents can make $1 to $5 per day. Write to-day for our address of 108 free articles and particulars. Mail to Rochely Remedy Co., Dept. 4, Louisville, Ky. THE PARKER HOUSE Good weather on and more coming Traveling season now open. When heading for indianapolis can't forget that th. Parker House is still irading. Ask fc that hostelry; none better in the country Everything in season and the very best service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. J. W. Hollman, Prop., 317-321 W. Michigan street. Phones New 4972: Old 651. D.L. Telephone y ON STABL SANTA BEAUL K.C. ULEY, Proprietor. Light Livery and Co. and SALE STABL between Pennsylvania and s $2.00 Per H KEEP COOL. THE FASHION ST H. H. PAULEY, Prop. High-Class Light Livery For All Occasions BOARD and SALE 916-920 Scioto Street, between Penns Our Price is $2.00 KEEP COOL. Telephone your next order for Rig To the FASHION STABLE. High-Class Light Livery and Carriages For All Occasions BOARD and SALE STABLE 953. 916-920 Scioto Street, between Pennsylvania and Meridian. Our Price is $2.00 Per Hitch. Roller Skates Free Steel Ball-Bearing Save the Labels from any of BRYCE'S Bread. When you have 450 labels take them to the Bakery to get the Skates. BRYCE'S BAKING COMPANY. Skates For 450 BRICE'S ALL GOODS S PINK'S Cut Rates Comply in every wa PURE FOOD We Lead, Others Try PINK'S PHAR 550 Indiana Ave., Southeast July S $4 and $5 Hats $5.00 and $7.00 SKI $1.50 WAISTS DOMB BROS 134 W. Washington Damaged Oxford Skates FREE For 450 Labels BRICE'S BREAD FOODS SOLD At Rate Ph every way with FOOD L ALL GOODS SOLD BY PINK'S Cut Rate Pharmacy Comply in every way with the PURE FOOD LAW. We Lead, Others Try to Follow. PINK'S PHARMACY, 550 Indiana Ave., Southeast Corner West Street. DOMB BROS, LADIES' OUTFITTERS 134 W. Washington Street. THE GRAND J White Wash Suits, of sheer w of embroidery down the front; s to match; regular $3 values; July Gowns, of good muslin, yoke of ribbon drawn through. Regula July sale. Price THE GRAND LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST. White Wash Suits, of sheer white lawn, waist has band of embroidery down the front; skirt trimmed to match; regular $3 values; July sale. Price Gowns, of good muslin, yoke of embroidery insertion, with ribbon drawn through. Regular 79c quality. 49c July sale. Price TRADE MARK REG U.S. PAT. OFE GEORGE KEITH COMPANY $3.50 and Style and Comfort Style and Comfort Perhaps you've observed that Walkover Style and Comfort Go Together. That's one of the Secrets of WALK-OVER Superiority. Style, Comfort, Dignity and Service are blended in WALK-OVER Notice Our Windows. $5.00, $4.00, $3.50 HUTCHINSON'S Walk-Over Boot Shop, Telephone your next order for Rig To the N STABLE. Y, Proprietor. Livery and Carriages SALE STABLE New Phone 953. en Pennsylvania and Meridian. $2.00 Per Hitch. ree Bread. them to ANY. SOLD BY Rate Pharmacy every way with the OD LAW.