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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XX NUMBER 27 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1907. PRICE FIVE CENTS. INJUSTICE TO THE NEGRO JCHNT.CAMPBELL WRITES TO THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR WHAT MAY BE THE RESULTS Veteran Soldier Says Americans Must Appear to Foreigners as a Nation of Hypocrites--An Enemy is Being Developed. It is not easy to forecast the great movements of mankind. We have the recorded facts of the migrations, invasions, expulsions and amalgamations of great masses of mankind, but the motives that prompted and inspired them are but little more certain than brave guesses. It is difficult to read the future. Judging the future by the past—such of it as we understand—as there were great movements of men in the past, so will there be in the future. If we make a brave guess about future great movements, and by chance guess right, then we are profits. But it is well to judge both past and future in the light of the present. How often we see a great present movement with a well-defined motive at the start end with the motive greatly modified as to be an entirely different one. Take the great civil war in the United States. All along the great quarrel that led up to it, the contention of the ultimate secessionists was for the right to carry slavery into new territory. When they began to realize how difficult it would be to hold even the territory they then had, they gradually took up the contention for the right of a State to withdraw from the Union. On the part of the United States Government, the contention at first was the mere maintenance of the Union, but how different at the conclusion. Now, that the Union has been maintained (so far as a land boundary is concerned) and commercial relations have been knitted into a homogeneous whole, the North has abandoned all interest in the welfare of the Negro, a hundred and eighty thousand of whom helped to win the victory, and the South has successfully cramped him back into his antebellum condition politically and socially, and still call themselves "Confederates," and the North who a few years ago referred to them as "Rebels," now with reverent, uncovered heads, refer to them as "Confederates," and the Negroes as "damned niggers." On this basis I am going to make a brave guess, and possibly a prophesy. In the ex-slave States are now about nine millions of Negroes. They are so treated and long have been by their white neighbors, that a hatred between the blacks and whites is constantly near the point of explosion. The whites are compactly organized and have carried their provocation to a point where they dare not relax their vigilance. The blacks too have learned much and are learning. They too have their secret organizations all through the "black belt." Each succeeding generation of Negroes is harder to whip than its predecessor. Even during the civil war the ignorant slaves had a surprising knowledge of the military situation. So far as I could see they knew it as well as did the whites who read the papers. How they acquired that knowledge was a mystery to me, for their white masters did not inform them. They had it from some source. One day in early August, 1862, at Baton Rouge, La. I was officer one day. We were expecting an attack and had five hundred Negroes cutting a hillside so as to form a precipice. They had cast the dirt up hill as far as they casted it down. I came along above them and was looking down on them. They were talking knife lively about "Massa Lincum" and "Massa Jeff Davis" and "Massa Lee" and "Massa McClellan." At last one looked up and saw me, and he gave three distinct raps on his shovel handle with his knuckles, and others took up the tapping an I could hear it repeated along the line of Negroes for a hundred feet each way. After a few minutes I asked "Boys, how would you like to be soldiers$^{1/4}$. Nobody answered. I asked again, and directed my question to a large fellow who had been talking very lively a few minutes before. He answered, "I don't know, sah." I got enough of their talk to learn that McClellan was crowding Richmond pretty hard. The papers from the North had not yet reached us, as they came by a chance steamer from New York, but when they came they confirmed what I heard these Negroes saying to each other. McClellan was then the nearest he ever got to Richmond. They were working hard and talking as they worked. They were working to help the Yankees in whose cause they believed. There was not an idler among them. Later on, these ignorant Negroes made first-class soldiers when they ably commanded. The Negroes of today will make as much better soldiers than those of the civil war in the proportion that their intelligence is greater. Their numbers have doubled since 1860. Of the present number, at least a million good, nardy, brave soldiers can be enlisted in a cause that shall command their enthusiasm. Our people seem blind to the fact that they are developing a most formidable enemy in their own midst. Wars are precipitated very suddenly sometimes. During our civil war, by the unauthorized act of Capt. Wilkes in taking Mason and Slidell off the British merchant ship Trent, a course which Britain had long practiced and against which we had long protested, we were within forty-eight wars of war with Britain. When we took up the practice (apparently) Britain came down hard with a war cry protest. Lincoln surrendered the men on condition that it should be a governing precedent for the future. Seward advocated accepting war, but Lincoln replied "One war at a time, gentlemen." President Cleveland put us very close to war with Britain about the Venezuelan boundary. Our war with Spain was precipitated suddenly. Who could have guessed the political changes that resulted from Napoleon sending his ambassador to Berlin to insult King William and provoke the Franco-Prussian war? When we forced, as it were, a treaty with Japan during Filmore's administration San Francisco, Cal., was but a Spanish village. Who in that day would have guessed that the Spanish village in fifty-five years would grow to such magnitude that it would violate and defy the Americo-Japanese treaty? But here we are, and by the record we are wrong. Japan is not intensely pleased with the situation, and our people are not disposed to conciliate her. We have grown so rapidly and so wealthy that we have become a nation of proud flesh—too rapidly grown to be solid. We are inclined to thrust our bulk against all outside hostility. So was Russia in her contest with Japan. Just now we are on good terms with Britain; both nations have some old scars healed by time, but they are easily bruised and liable to subsequent irritation. Britain once declared war against Spain about Jenkins' ear, which had been cut off by a Spanish captain thirty years before (Carlyle). Britain did not want a war with Spain when the ear was cut off, but thirty years later she did, and that ear was unroofed from its camphor and cotton and furnished a cut and dried pretext. Who knows how soon some old dry ear may be unwrapped as a pretext to resettle many past grievances? Our steal of Oregon was fair, but it was a steal, sanctioned only by a majority of one, with many British votes within call, but not notified in time to prevent snap judgment? Neither nation was satisfied with the British-American (Canadian) boundary. Well, in brief, suppose the two nations find themselves at war? Britain twice armed the Indians against us. At those times it would cost more to adm and drill the Negroes than their services would be worth. Not so now. If the present day Negroes should be offered a dependency government by Britain they would lock to that standard as iron filings to a magnet. The secession they helped to defeat of their masters they would help to win for themselves, and the gulf States night successfully secede at last, as a Negro government. Suppose that a considerable numb of our intelligent, courageous Negroes should go to Canada, Jamaica WHO, ME? I AM A CANDID FOR PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION THAT'S WHAT HE SAID. THE NEGRO'S ENBRANCHISE WHO'S A MISTER HE IS A CRIMINAL AND A TRAITOR. WAYWOOD and England; and by legal process become British subjects as it contemplated by many of them, and should return on a visit to Charleston or Atlanta with British passports and should be mobbed or lynched for refusing to give all the road or sidewalk to the "white trash" they chanced to meet. Britain and France gave Gen. Butler much trouble at New Orleans by allowing rebels to take out British and French "papers." They then became the most insolent of rebels while claiming the rights of foreign neutrals. I have understood of late years that such papers were not regular nor legal, but Butler was a good lawyer and recognized them as legal, and Britain at that time was in a mood to unroll Jenkins' ear at us. What would she do in the case suggested? The United States has always given asylum to political offenders of European countries, and we cannot well object to being paid in our own coin when a like debt is due us. Suppose Japan should secretly employ the discharged and disgraced soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry to go through our Southern States and quietly organize the alienated Negroes to quietly meet at some place on our Pacific coast to join a Jananese army? Doubtless this could be forcibly prevented, and if not prevented it could be defeated. But it would be a troublesome problem. Could it not be much easier prevented by giving the Negroes cause to be patriotic rather than alien? Only those who have the confidence of the Negroes know how intensely bitter they feel about their treatment. As we have given the Japanese cause to feel the same way it would not take long for them and our Negroes to fraternize. Our general treatment of the Negroes is so contradictory of our Declaration of Independence and our theory of government that we must appear to foreigners as a nation of hypocrites. JOHN T. CAMPBELL. Lafayette, Ind. UNDERTAKERS WILL MEET UNDERTAKERS WILL MEET KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION AT FRANKFORTJULY 29. Louisville, Ky., special: It is gratifying to the citizens of the city of Louisville to know that the time is fast approaching for the Knights of Pythias to convene in this city. For a State of National gathering to pass a summer here would be like a Sahara waste. When the Pythians meet here it will be a "home coming." Delegates from all over the country will be met by singing "My Old Kentucky Home," and they will be dilled with the spirit When Knight was in Flower. Every arrangement possible will be made to surpass all other efforts of previous occasions. Signs of welcome are now being painted to hang at the door of every Pythian home, and the hand of greeting is ready to be extended to every Pythian traveler. Louisville has a hospitality that knows no limit, to lavish on honored and honorable guests. Nowhere on earth may delegates feel so thoroughly at home. Our white friends stand ready to welcome the Pythians to this city. "Marse Henry," of the Courier Journal, we believe, will see that the occasion will be given special service. Louisville wants no visitors who do not feel that the "sun shines bright in my old Kentucky home." Young Pythians and old Pythians, righ about face, girdle up your loins and look toward Louisville, the greatest city of the South. We have splendid accommodations. Our city is being cleaned and our homes painted. Upon our city trolley cars no distinction is made between the races. If you want to "get yours" with spring chicken, jowl and greens, "cone pone" and all Kentucky trimmings, solid. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR $1.60 liquid and gaseous, if you want one of the best menus ever served at a festal board, meet brothers J. L. V. Washington, W. W. Williams and yescribe at Camp S. W. Starks. The "Iid" is certainly worrying the Louisvillians. It seems rather hard for them to get used to the idea of laying "Kentucky trimmings" on Saturday night. The National Negro Business Men's League has done a great deal towards the elevation of the race along business and commercial lines. It has stimulated us in business directions and given us hope and faith. It has demonstrated the power of organization, it has shown the results of getting together for protection, interest and development. There is in the State of Kentucky professional associations of many kinds, chief among them is the Undertakers' Association. They will meet in Frankfort, Ky., July 29, lasting three days. A most elaborate program has been arranged. The Negro undertakers applied for admission to the white State association, but were denied. Now that the white undertakers are organized and are doing all they can to keep abreast with the times, the Negro should do likewise. In the State of Kentucky, and especially Louisville, the undertaker business is turned over to the Negro, and it is their duty, as with the whites, to keep abreast with the new scientific inventions and ideas of the profession. This meeting should be largely attended, not only for the protection of the undertaker, but for the advantage of its patrons. The Negro wants first-class undertakers as well as first-class doctors. The colored undertaker has been very successful, but he should not stand still on past success. There is some little jealousy among the whites over the Negroes' progress, but it is not alarming. No undertaker should lack (Continued on page four ) AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL THE PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE DURING THE SUMMER REGISTER VERNON'S HOSPITALITY Lawyer Hart Elected Head of Legal Bureau of Afro-American Council--Samuel W. Starks, of Virginia in Town Last Week. Register of the Treasury Dr. William Tecumsch Vernon, statesman, orator and scholar, is "making good" at the nation's capital. From the beginning of his sojourn here he has carried himself with the dignity that his high office demands and has won a host of the warmest admirers among the most substantial of our citizens. Though careful not to abuse his wonderful gift of speech by speaking too much, his voice has been ever at the disposal of causes that touched the marrow of race advancement, and his endorsement is of weight, and mo- ment, because he lends himself to nothing that does not stand for something definite and tangible. Numerous individuals owe their positions here directly to his intervention with the authorities, and the same is true of more promotions than we could refer to at this time without violating the traditions of official diplomacy. He has been a tower of strength to the Y. M. C. A., the Bethel Literary Society, the Negro Business League and to the churches and schools of the community in general, for he is broader than denominationism or party in his dealings with mankind. The banquet tendered here in his honor last spring was conceded to have been the finest and most representative in point of attendance and quality of addresses ever held in this city of banquets and large social functions. There are just a few of the reasons and, evidences of Dr. Vernon's well-earned popularity in the Nation's capital. The register has leased for a term of years the magnificent home of Judge M. W. Gibbs, at 420 T street N. W., in Detroit Park, the heart of the aristocratic center of Washington, where he will extend the heartiest of welcomes to all friends here and elsewhere who may honor him with a visit. There isn't a finer residence in the city occupied by members of our race than this, and its ample grounds, opening on two streets, broad verandas and spacious apartments, all suggest a most delightful retreat in an appropriate domestic atmosphere. In our correspondent the pleasure of being the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Vernon a few evenings ago, and we cannot recall any visit that has been more enjoyable from every point of view. The register is the soul of open-handed hospitality, and his accomplished wife is a charming hostess, diffusing sunshine throughout her beautiful homestead, and bringing to her entire social circle a most radiant personality. Register Vernon's new residence is commodious and handsomely furnished with an eye—single, however, to comfort rather than to the ornamental. Dr. Vernon is a great admirer of Bishop Abram Grant, and in this mansion one of the best rooms is dedicated to his use when in the city, and bears his name. Dr. and Mrs. Vernon take little stock in the fummeries of what is known to the superficial as "society," but they purpose to have an "open door" to their friends, extending a good Western welcome, and there is no doubt that their elegant establishment will be the real social center of Washington during their sojourn here. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is giving the race and community at lage a splendid administration as school trustee—far better than those whose personal interests may now be sacrificed, are able to comprehend. She is bringing the greatest good to the greatest number, and it will take a long time for the masses to fully realize the harvest she is preparing for their benefit. She is shaking up the dry bones, prying loose a lot of barnacles that have done no good for the schools for years, and is instilling a new vigor throughout the entire system. If temporary injustices here and there are made apparent, they will doubtless be remedied in due season. (Continued on page four.) AT THE EDITOR'S DESK. THE INSPECTOR OF MEASURES AND WEIGHTS. Isadore Wulfson, inspector of weights and measures, is getting himself famous by the way he measures up to the requirements of his office. In short, it is Mr. Wulfson's duty to see that the people do not get short-weighted when making purchases subject to weight or measure. While the inspector is like blinded justice, he yet has a decided penchant for the ice men—the reason is plain enough. These people are his particular oysters, and it's a caution to see him go to them. However, he is a man of heart. On the other day he sighted a "shortweighter," pouncing on him as an anagle on a frog, made him feel the talons of the law—he "pinched" his man, the driver, the driver who was caught in the act of doing the short weight business. The surprised ice man protested that he would lose his load of ice if he had to go to jail, whereas the great hearted official agreed to accompany the dealer on his route for the purpose of saving the fleeting property and to save the customer against disappointment. Was not this magnanimity? He did not, however, forget to land his man safely in the bastile. What became of him afterwards is not important; we wish to follow the fortunes of Wulfson, weights and measures inspector to Indianapolis. The coal men receive extra attention at the hands of the inspector; perhaps no class of people are so rigidly investigated. He has long since been informed of the possibility of foul dealing along the coal line. In the cold January days and the February days it is Isadore Wulfson that trudes out in the snow, when it registers twenty below, flitting here and there among the carters, the very evangel that he is, saving against the short ton. The poor for that reason breathe the name of Wulfson with a peculiar care that is not shared generally. Hasn't he broken up the foul conspiracy of the short on? Many a man knows this to his sorrow. Between the inspector and Judge Whallon, their lives have been made miserable. But he people for whom he so gloriously works are saved. Wulffon enjoys going after a "monopoly," the bigger, the better the enjoyment. Not long since he laid in wait, playing detective, until one of the Standard Oil men had made a call at a certain house to make sure that he was delivering less gasoline than was being paid for. The dealer came, delivered the gasoline, when with a Sherlock Holmes avidity, he made another "pinch" on his "suspect," measured the fluid and sure nough the Standard Oil Company, apparently had not done its duty—this dealer was also "pinched" and marched to the whereabouts of other shortweighters and malefactors in general. At this shrewdress the Wulffon stock came up until he is one of the most talked of men in the city. Wulson is determined to do his duty though the heavens fall. He has been selected for the post and will administer the duties as it becomes a faithful servant. "Graft" has no place in his bright lexicon; he absolutely can not be seen on the side, that the majesty of the public place be polluted. Never! If your path lies before Wulffon, you must come clean; it's all to it. THE JAPANESE The Japanese, it appears, are not satisfied they are getting a square deal in California, and in consequence retaliatory measures are threatened at Tokio. The result of the difficulty can not be seen at this time. The position occupied by Japan in world affairs and the persistent agitation of its people will be the means of securing the very much greater consideration than is accorded other colored races of America, notably the Chinese and the Negroes. Flagrant abuses may cease, doubtless will cease, if such a condition obtains. What is due them by right of treaty should be accorded them in the same manner as what is due the Negroes, and accorded by the Constitution of the country. This appears a travesty; it has in island people, who as aetaishordrhlup mind the intent. Japanese enjoy consideration not enjoyed by Negroes. Their great men are feted, wined and dined, and becoming so, but their masses will not be so fortunate. These will come in contact with the white masses that see chasms i n the difference of races. The condition is very similar the world over—the Japanese share the fate of their kind when it comes to a show-down with the Caucasian people. None know this better than the island people, who, as gratefully and graciously as they are received, know that there is a sense of reservation in it all. The thing is humiliating to their pride, consequently they are busy at compelling a full measure of respect. They are in a position to demand more, and to expect more than the other colored races of America; they will get more in all likelihood, but at that, they will fall short of a condition where all barriers are down. Will they be satisfied or will their wounded pride insist on to the breaking point? We have our Niagara Falls, nature's splendid wild, but here the ruthless hand is busy harnessing up the avalanche of waters, taming to domesticity, and consequently it will be soon lost to romance and its possibilities. But London Bridge is a busy place, and it may be that after all, great Niagara may be reserved to writers for romantic consideration. We have Bunker Hill monument, where old Bob Tooms declared he would call the roll of his slaves, but he didn't do it. Perhaps the incident would have lent additional glory from the artist's view point. What else have we around which ancient history elings? Not a great deal. Goods of all description, consigned to, and coming from, all parts of the world. Hence a middle city city is very likely to be realized, which will not only be a means of relieving congested thoroughfares, but will tend to enhance the romantic side, making the city bigger and worthier in grand features that would compel the admiration of the world. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ELKS BY THE THOUSAND ARE COMING TO VISIT READING--IT'S THE COLORED LODGES' EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION--THERE WILL BE PARADES AND PUBLIC MEETINGS. DANCES AND SOME ORATORY. DR. WM. R. BOYKIN. Reading, Pa., special: Great preparations are being made by the members of Berks Lodge, No. 47, Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, for the eight annual session of the National Grand Lodge, which will meet in Reading on August 27, 28 and $^{2}$ next. This will be the biggest event ever held in Reading by the colored citizens and it promises to be the most successful convention yet held by the Grand Lodge of the order. Reading's customary hospitality will be shown in the big and fine reception and entertainment planned for the visitors of the Elks' convention. It is estimated that between 4,000 and 5,000 delegates and visitors will be here during the week. The Opening Session. MOBILE. ALA. THE closing exercises of the Broad St, of Mobile of which Prof. Caldwell is principal were held at Zion Church. Many friends of the school and its pupils being present despite the usual informality of the occasion. The features of the occasion was the address of Dr. Wm. R. Boykin DR. WM. formerly a pupil of the academy. He graduated in June 1902 with highest honors there being 23 in the class, and after leaving Broad-street Academy he took a four year course in medicine at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., graduating with highest honors. Dr. Boykin was born and reared in Mobile, and has a host of friends who were very proud to hear him deliver an oration, Dr. Boykin laid particular stress on the ideas of secur- tinue daily until Thursday afternoon. All the sessions will be held in the Auditorium. A Great Banquet. On Tuesday evening there will be a big reception and banquet in the Auditorium. Edgar A. Still, chairman of the entertainment committee, will act as toastmaster. He will be assisted in the receiving of the guests by the remaining members of the committee, Joseph Struthers, Mrs. Randolph L. Terry, Mrs. James S. Robinson, Mrs. Howard Nelson, Mrs. Arthur Yancey, Miss Alice Underhill and several other out of town ladies. Music will be furnished by the Colonial band during the evening. On Wednesday afternoon a big street parade will take place. It will be led by the Colonial band and a platoon of police. James S. Robinson will be chief marshal, with Edgar A. Still as chief of staff, and these aides: Howard W. Nelson, Arthur A. Yancey, Joseph S. Struthers, Randolph L. Terry and Wm. B. Ferguson. The parade will form at the Auditorium. Some of the Paraders. Notices have already been received of the participation in the parade of the following lodges: Philadelphia Lodge No. 20, 250 men and band; Pride of Camden Lodge, No. 83, Camden, N. J., 60 men and band; Lighthouse Lodge, No. 9, Atlantic City, N. J., 50 men and band; Columbia Lodge, No. 85, Washington, D. C., 100 men and band; Pandora Lodge, No. 3, Newport News, Va., 50 men and band; Gate City Lodge, No. 22, Winchester, Ky., 60 men and band. This delegation will take a trip to the James- town Exposition and come to Reading afterward. Unity Lodge, No. 7. Harrisburg, 150 men and band; Utopia Lodge, No. 100, Gloucester, Ohio, coming in body; Panther City Lodge, No. 61, Fort Worth, Texas, coming in body; Wilmington Lodge, No. 106, Wilmington, Del., 150 men and band; Chicago Lodge, No. 43, coming in body; Monarch Lodge, New York City; Foraker Lodge, Cincinnati, Ohio; Euterne Lodge, No. 52, Columbus, Ohio, and Elkhorn Lodge, No. 59, Keystone, W. Va., will all bring their entire membership. There will be a special excursion from the State of Virginia, of between 500 and 600 persons. A Brilliant Ball. The grand ball will take place in the Auditorium on Wednesday evening. There will be dancing with music by the Colonial band and a string orchestra, each stationed at one end of the hall. The grand march will take place at 11 o'clock and will be led by Grand Exalted Ruler B. F. Howard. It will be in charge of the entertainment committee. At the conclusion of the business sessions oin Thursday, August 29, the officers and delegates will be entertained by the executive committee with a ride over Mt. Penn, followed by a supper. This convention will bring to reading some of the biggest and brainiest men of the colored people in America, and some fine oratory is expected. The entire membership of Berks Lodge of this city will participate in the street parade. They will wear white military cut suits, trimmed with purple braid, white shoes and caps, and carry walking canes. ing obedience, diligence, and mental train ing through a system of rewards and punishments. He pointed out the fact that at the higher schools the student is not persuaded to obedience but that prompt obedience to orders and mastery to text books are demanded of him. At the conclusion of his address a large number of certifi cates of distinction was distributed to suc- R. BOYKIN. cessful pupils. After the exercises there was a reception with covers for twenty-five. Prof. Caldwell, Dr. T. N. Harris, and Prof. R. H. Williams, made short addresses. The affair closed another successful year for Broad-street Academy. The next morning the doctor departed for his home in Albany Georgia, where he has a nice practice and is loved and respected by both races and has a bright future before him. He will be another shining light in our horizon. BY SLOW STAGES. If Liberia, Africa, could be reached by short stages, doubtless it would be taken in by many United States Negroes. This includes the possibility of the process homewards, also by short stages. The race constitutionally is opposed to long jumps; and then it may be for other causes that the thing is opposed. Here is one example of the short stage routes as known in the States: From Atlanta, Ga., to Memphis or Nashville, Tenn., then to Lexington, Ky., then to Louisville, Ky., then to Indianapolis, Ind. Some call this heaven; it may be, but all are not contented there, most of them are, however), then to Chicago, Ill., then to St. Paul or Minneapolis, Minna. There are many other well traveled routes, but none quite so popular as this line. More or less time is consumed in this pilgrimage to the extreme north. Some never reach the goal of their ambition, and the way side is scattered with wrecks of lives that never succeeded in reaching the "promised Land." If Liberia were in the line of march doubtless it would be touched on. But to think of that vast body of water and the "terra incognita," it is enough to make the stoutest heart quail. The possibility of returning is uppermost in the mind. And as to the chances of getting back from Liberia, if things did not go right, they have been considered as one with the chances of getting back from Gehenna. 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The judges in the ace women’s beauty contest will have to act very eircumspectly. Large Negro death rate from nine Virginia cities. Nothing said of the awful birth rate. Diplomacy consists in concealing the temper and yet asserting the con- tending principles. The sun is working overtime, but the timely rain squares matters right along.—From a Farmer's Diary. After his many years of experiment- ing, Mr. Edison declares that electric- ity is more of a mystery than ever. Now let Tillman join the church and we will feel that the millenium will not be much longer postponed. Princeton got the industrial school and nobody is disturbed about it. It could do great execution up in these parts. Rey. J. Francis Lee, A. M., is The Freeman's special correspondent _ at Norfolk, Va., and for the State of Vir- ginia. The race made wash bowls and towels by the decision of the Inter- state Commerce Commission; beats nothing. Perhaps it is not known that Dr. H, W. Furniss, of Indiana, enjoys the zest position in the diplomatic service held by a colored man. If Japan and our country go to war it will simply be because they want to fight; not because there is a nec- essity for a war. Senator John P. Dolliver, of Iowa, has been saying some good things of the colored people also. Ring up one for the race. ‘The Jamestown Exposition is on. Getting better every day. Don’t for- get to visit it when you go to Atlantic City this summer. Dr. Osler, if reported correctly, is trying to put soup out of business as a non-nourishing diet—chorus from the boys; he never can, he never can. The gospel of work is good and wholesome. Work by proclamation relieves it of much of the quality. Ad- visedly, work. Compulsion makes for ugliness. All eyes on Topeka, the capital of agriculture and industrialism, situate in the heart of the middle West, hum- ming with industry as the hive to the homing bees. If we had large industrial centers where serviceable articles were made to be sold, it would help in the mat- ter of employment, 30,000 people have all sorts of household needs. Senator J. B. Foraker has accept- ed an invitation to deliver an address at the Negro Tri-State Exposition and Fair, to be held in St. Joseph, Mo., ‘August 4. Nashville believes in protection to home products. It's no bad theory. It would be a travesty on the schools there if they were not efficient enough to send out persons capable of taking ahaa of them. The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion also insists that rude white men do not smoke and spit all over col- ored women and children in their special apartments, as they have done heretofore, and for which it deserves thanks. Nashville is not the only city where a “foreigner” has no chance to light as a public school teacher. Louisville and St. Louis are surrounded by Chi- nese walls anent the matter. An out- side slipping in the Louisville schools is never forgiven. Talking about the “right” kind of work, the managers of newspapers in THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the interest of the race employ col ored men, women, boys and gils, yet they are not given the consideration they should receive. Here's a good place to apply some of the theory. Study the race question for yourself. ‘What anyone says can not change conditions, nor does it greatly influ- fence changes. Do the right thing as nearly as possible, persistent right is an excellent remedy. Traditions and prejudices are to be overcome. ‘We are expecting our special rep- resentatives home within a few day» and the readers of The Freeman may expect to read a most interesting and graphic account of his ecent journey in the Eastern cities. Considerable talk about _ politics; who is making way for the boys and girls? A healthy moral people must find something to do. Nothing to do but think results in evil thoughts, fol- jowed by action in kind. Then we wonder that they could do such things. Colored waiter girls in first-class restaurants and dining rooms are quite the go now in this city. These girls are sensibly braving the known sentiment against this kind of work, and are sticking to their posts. Op- portunity for this sort of work in- creases with the growth of the city, and before long scores will be found in these places. The Negro Business Men’s League in Topeka, Kans., August 14-16, in the heart of the middle West. One of the greatest conventions, if not the greatest, in the history of the or- ganization is expected. Topeka has long since shown eagerness for the meeting. The citizens are preparing, have been preparing for months to show honor to the worthy organiza- tion. The Afro-American Council in ex: pressing itself on public affairs, pre- sented a very notable address. It spoke without fear of the manifold wrongs done the Negroes by practice throughout the country, protesting against them in a manly, yet res- pectful way, which leaves it in a po- sition to help in the work of bring- ing about the needed changes. ‘The Negroes in the South are turn- ing their political swords into proon- ing hooks and their political thunder into the channels of business. Poli- tics has proven a “mighty poh busi- ness. There, to be sure, is some glory in polities; not much else, while in a successful business there is that which makes for happiness and con- tent. Politics is the shadow, busi- ness the substance. Whom will ye serve? Filipinos are said to be indifferent to their voting pivileges. They may have a method in it, but more than likely they do not see where the fun comes in. It is very different with us. We see nothing but ruin if we don't march up to the polls and de- posit our vote on election day. This is right and proper, but the overanx- jety in the matter is telling in civil officers. If the postulate holds good, that rich men will stand no more show of entering heaven than the ability of a camel to pass through an eye of a needle, it is up to them to begin un- loading. Suppose it was not a real needle, they are especially classified, nevertheless. They will have to work very hard if they pass muster. If the crops aren't right this sea- son it will be because the farmer has not done his duty. The spring was a little shy, but O, what a summer! So after all we may as well conclude that the dispensing providences equalize things. Old nature neve did need much advising. Sometimes there comes a kink we don't quite under- stand, but it's all for the best—all for the best. Let us not be too severe in the mat- ter of Vardaman’s conversion, in what we may henceforth expect of him. You will remember that this is a Christian land, at least in name. Why not hold the bunch to strict account? Perhaps he was the chiefest sinner of them all, but not necessarily so. He was a bold, outspoken sinner. You know it is said that the Master looks on sin with the least degree of allow- ance, whether bold or covert. Who is the most beautiful womaa of the race? A beauty contest is one of the interesting events of the near future. Not only will such a contest be interesting, but the subject of beautiful women of the race will be highly interesting. In the first place what class of women is likely to be considered? Will it be the women of mixed bloods or the simon pure ar- ticle? ‘That's the question. What should be the standard of beauty in event of such a contest. According to Daniel Murray, one of the assistant librarians of Congress, something like 5,000 books have been written by colored men. The number is exceedingly large, too large for the time the race has ‘had to reflect, a necessity for making acceptable liter- ature. The boast, however, is not without glory, since it bespeaks the ambition of the race and also the stipng latent forces that will sooner or later be the means of doing the best in the line. A firm of colored lawyers have ‘opened a laundry in what is consid- ered the finest apartment house on the Pacific slope. All the best and latest machinery will be used, enab- ling the firm to compete with the best laundries of that city. Their action suggests a field everywhere, one that the colored people are a little timid on entering. They do much washing, but do not seem to care for it as a business. THE DICISION OF THE INTER- STATE COMMERCE COMMIS- SION. The Interstate Commerce Commis- sion in deciding in the interest of seg- regation, upholding the “Jim Crow” provisions of the laws of several States has kept faith with the section where the separation of the citizens in public utilities obtain. The com- mission insists that there be “equal facilities for the traveling public, con- ditions called for by the laws of the States operating under the “system” us it ts generaily understood, since it is by the “equal facility” phase that they hope to work by the general con ‘stitution that declares against discrim inations. To these “equal facilities,” equal accommodations are the fulfil ment of the laws and at the same time secure the thing, segregation, the ob ject sought. It appears that the com issn took note of the irregularities of the practices, where equal accom jmodations were not provided. The habit of making smoking apartment: in coaches set aside for Negroes i: prohibited by the ruling, also othe: apparently minor abuses that are real ly important will be corrected. In fac! the commission insists on a strict re gard for the letter of the laws. MR. ROCKEFELLER. We are in for justice even to poor, rich John D., who is also human. He perhaps, does not need sympathy, since money, as viewed in these days, is an antidote for most of the ills of the world. If he suffers, it doubt- less is physical pain, only. He, of course, cannot be extremely happy, since he has nothing to work for. "Expectation makes for the happy state in this world, the hope of some object just beyond the immediate grasp keying the individual up to the point of expectancy all the while. Mr. Rockefeller can buy automobiles on top of automobiles, palaces, dia- monds and on down. His favorite pursuit of money has become “stale and flat,” albeit quite profitable yet. His condition should really excite sympathy—poor, rich — moneybags, without a single special Joy on earth, excepting that insipid game, golf. In all seriousness, his is not an enviable lot. If he could enjoy his daily meals, it would help some, but everyone knows that his stomach will not stand for very much. Just to think of be- ing unable to eat. What else does one live for? ‘Then, too, he has lost his hair. This unfortunate occur rence can not be accounted for, un- less it was due to “brain storm” in his earlier days, If there is any truth in the theory, he is fortunate in not having lost his whole head. "It is here that Mr. Rockefeller should be most admired, as the world admires Napoleon, and more so. be- cause it will not'be written of him that he failed, He has given liber- ally of his means, blessing needy in. dividuals by his munificence. He has done all that human expectation “ex: acts” of tie rich—built churches, en- dower schools and doubtless in other forms contributed to the onward mareh of civilization, We need Rocke fellers and Carnegies if they are im- bued’ with the gift spirit, The rich and useful institutions of the coun: try—the endowments of the republic —have come only through the means of the rich and liberal. Society can have no cause against, no just cause, as long as they continue to make for the Nation’s greatness as testified in enduring temples of industry, por- ticoes of seience and other means that ‘appeal to the world for recognition. THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL. ‘The Afro-American Council which recently met at Baltimore, Md., was wisely cautious in its annual address to the country . It was extreme wis- dom that it should have been so, be- cause it met as a deliberative body. It fairly enjoys the distinction of be- ing the “Negro Congress” of Amer- ica. The council meets from year to year to “pass” on the more important happenings to the Negroes, to discuss the ways and means to greater liber- ties, and to wage a continuous war against “chronfe” wrongs. Age and decorum have given the body respec- tabiity and today its utterances are viewed as the sentiments of the Negroes generally. The quality of men composing the counell is in keep- ing with its high purposes. Conse- quently an air of importance attaches to its deliberations, and most espec- fally is the annual address considered, since it embodies the best thought of a thoughtful gathering of individuals. The very distinguished president, Bishop Alexander Walters, who by the way is responsible for the exis- tence of the couneil, has poven a wise and sagacious leader in the delibera- tions of the organization. In his an- nual speech, he made “survey” of the civil disturbances throughout the Un- fon as they pertain to the race, and caustically commenting on the’ late Negro soldiers’ incident, and of course taking President Roosevelt to task for what he considered his prejudice. In its address to the country the council also touched on this most un- fortunate happening, but showed cou- tion and reserve, commendable qual- ities that were strictly in accord with the gravity of the situation. It ap- proached the subject with deference and respect as if fully cognizant of its deep import, desiring to show gratefulness for the good, while pro- testing the evil as it conceived such to be. This characterization will be borne out by the following relative to the president and to the very deplor- able discharged soldiers’ incident: “We approve the stand of President Roosevelt in behalf of fair play and a square deal for all American citi- zens, as exemplified in the appoint- ment of Dr. Crum and the Indianola affair. We regret his discharge of 167 soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Unit- ed States Infantry without any- com- petent legal evidence of guilt, as sub- versive of fundamental rights. We trust that he will yet see the Injus- tice done these patriotic soldiers who have devoted their best years to make the Nation glorious and will exercise his characteristic courage in correcting this great wrong. We also regret that the President in his an- nual message, by implications at east, holds the whole Negro race responsible for crimes committed by. the few, a pernicious principle which} is applied to no other.” UNDERTAKERS WILL Wiel courage and understands more clearly than most that in revolutions high principals rather than individuals must be considered. Only when the hurly-burly of the present reform movement has been allowed to sub- side will the true value of her con- structive work be fully appreciated. She is a good waiter, and the paeans of praise that are in store for her will amply repay her for the mistaken criticism she is now receiving in some quarters. Though the conscientious work of Messrs. John F. Cook and R. R. Horner is deserving of commenda- tion, it cannot be overlooked that the chief burden has fallen upon the shoulders of Mrs. Terrell, and when the credit is to be given, the lion’s share of the bouquets must, naturally be accorded to her. Mrs. Terrell is mast capably serving her day and generation and it is hoped she will be retained on the board for as many ene as she is willing to accept. Washington, D. C., July 8.—The Baltimore meeting of the Afro-Ameri- can Council created a stir, and has been the talk of the town, ‘especially among the leaders and their lieuten- ants. Bishop Walters’ outspoken ad- ‘dress made a good impression, and from his standpoint, the issues’ were very exhaustively and courageously presented. The bishop preached morning and evening Sunday at aGl- braith A. M. E. Zion Church, and on Monday evening he was tendered a grand reception by the citizens of the same church, which took the form of an echo meeting of the council. Many distinguished persons were present. Lawyer W. H. H. Hart, of this city, was chosen head of the legal bureau, and Mr. L. M. Hershaw, local leader of the Niagara movement, and one of the editors of The Horizon, was placed in charge of the newspaper bu- reau. The next meeting of the coun- cil will be held in Columbus, 0. Not a little significance is attached to the selection of Ohio's capital, as 1908 is presidential year, and a meeting ot the council in this political hotbed, on the eve of the National Convention of the Republican party, with the ‘Taft-Foraker fight approaching a_cli- max, cannot fail to fill a large place in the public eye. Mr, Samuel W. Starks, supreme grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the United States, was in the city last week, chaperoned among the executive departments and the lo- cal dignitaries by Mr. James Cubert Campbell, one of the adyocate’s bril- liant staff correspondents. Mr. Starks came primarily on important business connected with the order, and held a meeting of the leading factors, out of which will doubtless grow fruit- ful results looking eventually to a happy consolidation of the two wings of P¥thianism hereabouts. Mr, Stark who is also State librarian of West Virginia and a shining light in the political life of the Mountain State, is looking the picture of health, and seems good for an unlimited tenure in the offlee of supreme grand chan- cellor and a continued hold upon the affections of his friends and neigh- bors. Mr. Stark is a leader of the constructive type, and the race needs more of them. He says the indica- tions point to a highly successful Na- tional encampment of the Knights of Pythias in Louisville in September. Mr. Andrew F. Hilyar, who has given such painstaking and satisfac- tory service since January as secre- tary-treasurer of the Negro exhibit of the Jamestown Exposition, as re- signed and is again at his desk in the treasuy department. The work for which Mr. Hilyar was detailed by the government, is practically com- pleted and the place will not be per- manently refilled. However, should an expert accountant be required to wind up the odds and ends for the next few weeks, no better man for the job could be found than, Mr. R. W.| ‘Thompkins, who for many years has been the mainstay of the bookkeep- ing division of the office of the au- Gitor of the treasury for the war de- partment. Messrs, Thompkins and Calloway are men who could work to- gether harmoniously, and in alliance they would make an invincible bat- tery. Dr. W. V. Tunnell, recently appoint- ed as supervising principal in our public schools, has resigned and will continue his work in the theological department at Howard University. Al- though it is not known that he could be induced to consider such an as: signment, there is a strong feeling that Mr. Thomas J. Calloway, the hard-working and thorough-going chairman of the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition, would make an excellent successor to Dr. Tunnell as supervising principal. Miss Emma F. G. Merritt, Miss Kate G. Lewis and others are mentioned in connection with the principalship of the normal school, which position has just been vacated by Miss Lucy Moten after a long and capable incumbency. Mr. W. Sidney Pittman paid a fiy- ing visit to Norfolk last week to turn a Negro building over to the executive committee and to close out his con- nection with the work of supervising the erection of the structure. The slight damage done to this building by the smoke and heat from the fire Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, auditor of the navy department, has leased the hand- some home of Mr. Winfield McKinley at 1918 Eleventh street N. W., and will reside there during his term. His family are expected this week from Columbus, O. Mr. Tyler, though a newspaper man, is extremely modest —— me eA in demeanor, sedulously avoids the limelight, ana 1s a hard target for the sensation mongers and reporters to get a line on. He attends strictly ti his own business, knows how to do his work and does it to a “gueen’s taste.” He has made a most favorable impression upon Washington's solid ‘citizenry, and is due a long lease of life here. Mr. Ira T. Bryant, the recognized sucessor of Dr. Chappelle as secre- tary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, has gone to Uniontown, Ala., to attend the electoral college of the Alabama Conference. He will be en- dorsed by the college and be given the solid vote of the delegation for the union next year at the Norfolk general conference. Miss Marie C. James, our popular vocalist, was tendered an elegant din- ner Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Murray at their handsome U street cafe. Other guests of the occasion were Misses Alice C. Murray and Alberta Carter. Miss James leaves in a few days to take a special course in music. Extensive improvements have been made at that standard hostelry, the Southern Hotel, by its energetic’ new proprietor, Mr. Floyd A. Roman, who is facetiously described by his patrons as “the noblest Roman of them all.’ ‘The ever-genial raconteus, Mr. Robert Warner, is still on hand in the cafe greeting old friends and making man) new ones. Miss Henietta Vinton Davis, the talented dramatic reader, who is just now filling a series of engagements in Balitmore, is booked for an early ap [pearance ‘at the Jamestown Exposi tion, through the Wetmore syndicate Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the treasury, has been spending some time in Jeffersonville Ind., at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Penn. who has been critically’ ill. Mrs. A. M. Curtis is sojourning at the Jamestown Exposition. Miss Lucy E, Moten is spending the summer at Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Mrs. W. E. Hope and children go to the Jamestown Exposition in a few days. Bishop G. W. Clinton _ passed through the city last week, en route for his home in Charlotte, N. C. R. W. THOMPSON. AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL ability and be censured. The very latest methods and improvements will be given at this meeting. Prof. J. H. Clark, dean of Clark's Embalming School, of Cincinnati, O., will give il- lustrated lectures. The sessions will be held in the assembiy rooms of the House of Representatives. Tues- day night there will be a grand re- ception at Odd Fellows’ hail, Wednes- day afternoon a cerriage ride to the new State Capitol, State prison and State Normal School, and at night, an outing at Cave Spring Park. ‘The officers are T. IS. Robb, president, Frankfort; L. B. Willis, vice presi dent, Indianapolis; A, B. McAfee, sec- retary, Louisville; W. M. J. Silicuan, assistant secretary, Louisville; J. H. Hathaway, treasurer, Louisville; J. A. Agnew, Owensboro, sergeant-at-arms. Only death should keep an undertaker away. The local league of business men held @ meeting July 2 at John S. Hop- son's talor shop, and it was one of unprecedented interest. Everybody smoked the best brand of cigars and talked freely on the outcome of the league. The tenor of the discussions were the business and commercial growth of the Negroes of Louisville. Some of the most substantial Lusi- ness men were present, all being men of character. Twenty new members paid their fee. The following execu- tive committee was appointed: W. T. Garnett, Rev. L. G. Jordan, Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, James H. Black, W. H. Brown, Joe Hocker, R. I. Smith, W. M. Johnson, W. H. Steward, Albert S. White, H. B. Withers, Thomas F. Parks and W. C. Brown. The league met Tuesday night, July 9, and adopt- ed the remainder of the Constitution, and took out a charter with the Na: tional league. ‘The corresponding sec- retary read a letter of encouragement from Mr. Emmett J. Scott, which pro- voked quite a deal of enthusiasm. The league is in splendid shape, and much is expected of the officers who are now at the helm, and the members who are upholding their arms. It is exceedingly hot in this city. We are proud at all times to have! visitors. The parks are the camp grounds this hot weather. Among the most charming and versatile vis- itors in the city are Misses Theresa, Hollowell, Katherine B. Barrett and Essie Varian, of Owensboro, and_Vir- ginia Helm, of Henderson. They come from ‘the most prominent fami lies of central Kentucky, and are hav- ing a most enjoyable stay. The Louisville Giants have returned home from their trip East, playing some of the best teams in the country. They return with a splendid record, and the team has been greatly strengthened by hard playing. They will play a double-header Sunday be- tween the Falls City Giants and a New Albany team. Any team wisi- ing to play the Louisville Giants, write Ed. Lancaster, 1531 West Ken- tucky street. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs left Tuesday night for Washington, D. C., to transact some important business connected with the National Training School for Women. She will return by next Tuesday for the opening of the Douglass Building. There will be a formal opening at the new Douglass Office Building Tuesday, July 16. The Douglass Build- ae Athi thee way tO ald in perpety ating the memory of the late Fred. erick Douglas, one of the "great meu of the race. It ts centrally st cated and has twenty-five office rooms, which are occupied with men ang Wo. men of many professions. ‘The pur Ue will be cordially. invited on bot fuesday to visit thelr apartment from 9 a, m. to 11 p.m. The building is pressed brick front with electric lights, hot air furnace and the latest water apparatus. First floor—Room 1, Dougiass hay. macy, L. G. Jordan, president: bot 2, Benevolent Soctety, P. 1. Haminn Manager, three women clorks- room 4 Loulsville Cemetery Associate room 4, dining room, Woman's (nu trial Club; rooms 7’ ands, Dist Printing Co.; rooms 9 ang 3) "pe Pinder Flack’ and Dr. Wilson Baiiary dentist, Miss Louise Hewett, lays tendant; rooms 11 and 12) Foreign Misslon Board, Rev. L. G. Jordan, 1° Fesponding secretary, three clea Misses Evyline Hickman, [cy Flint jand Genevia Cowles; Woman's ausit ary, Miss N. H. Burroughs, 4. yn. Tesponding secretary, with Miss jase ita Adams, private secretary; rm Cary B. Lewis, general newspaper qt respondent. Third floor—Rooms 23 ang x Neighbors’ studio and reception Tooms; Toom 25, W. L. Ricks, atte. Rey at Jaw; room 26, Sojoumne ‘Truth’s, used for ladies’ ciub ron ‘The shooting contest between the expert sliooters of the Staic occu July 4 at Thirtleth and Orleans street In class A, Dallas Pettinfer ani Jony Daniels won. In class B. George Han and George Smith won. Dr. Walters. 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Persons giving him their sub scription after June 22, ‘07, do so at their own risk, Those who have given it prior to this time who have any complaint will please send in notice of same accompanied with receipt for money for subscription ELWOOD C. KNOX, Mer. To Whom it May Concern Y THE PURCHASE of all my right B eercears aaa icine See aed mii ths paper m7 ne Loaee comet wb Oe Wy CABLE. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE STAGE Jno. W. Dennis, with Allen's Minneapolis, sends regards to Williams & Stephens, Crosby and Prof. Leach. Capt. Burt Williams is enduring the marriages of war this week. He is in camp with the Eighth Illinois at Springfield. J. Ed. Green, the playwright, is the guest of Colonel Marshall and his staff of officers, of the Eighth regiment, through the courtesy of Lieut. Ramson, at Camp Lincoln Springfield, Ill. Miss Odessa Warren, a member of the Rufus Rastus company of the past season, was shot while sitting on the veranda at her home in New York City, on the evening of July 4. The bullet has been removed, but her condition is serious. Harry A. Brown, singing cartoonist, is now in his fifth month of his constructed six months' tour of the Sullivan and Consoline circuit, which responds positively to play colored acts. Mr. Brown also plays two other circuits of the same class, the Mozart circuit, through Pennsylvania, and the Nash circuit. The management knows to what race he belongs and he attributes his success to the fact that he does his fighting out in the street instead of in the theater where he works. Mr. B. Will be in Indianapolis the first of August for two weeks to rehearse a new act with his brother, Frank Fowler Brown. THE PEKIN. Eight curtain calls at the close of the second act and the insistent demand for a curtain speech from the author, Mr. J. Ed. Green, marked an impious opening at the Pekin, State and "twenty-seventh streets, last Monday night, when the long-heralded "Captain Rufus" was placed on view. The play lives up to its advance notices. It is well conceived in plot, the action is logical, the story consistent and it is staged magnificently. The praise for this production in its entirely belongs by right to Mr. Green who wrote the book of the play, studied out the situations and staged it from start to finish, and there is some staging in this production, too. The spectacular musical ensemble, "The Witches' Revel," is really a masterpiece in its way, and Mr. Green gets this a remarkably effective stage piece. "The Raising of the Stars and Stripes" with musical accompaniment, is another very effective piece of stagecraft. The setting of the song, The Tale of the Monkey and the Snake is original and striking; the battle is before mentioned, the battle between the United States troops and the Philippine insurgents is handled with intelligence, and the general effect is beyond adequate description. A great many people who have seen the "Round Up" with its thrilling, realistic fight, and who have witnessed "Captain Rufus" the past week declare that the battle in "Captain Rufus" is equal, if not superior, in dynamic strength to that in the "Round Up" is of a high-class character, and the ensemble numbers especially, were much appreciated. Among the individual song hits, Joe Jordan's original conception, "The Tale of the Monkey and the Snake" takes first place. The Great I Am, sung by Harrison Stewart and Mat Marshall, "The Sword and the Flag," "The Lady and the Ship," "The Chief of This Aggregation" and "Girls of the U. S. A." were the most popular. H. Lawrence Freeman's musical setting to the Witches' Revel is an inspiring and musically piece of composition, and at every performance the audience was carried off its feet by this weird, unmeany piece of harmony. Billy Johnson's staging of the musical numbers is in his best style and the immense chorus of eighty is handled with pecision and remarkable celerity. One hundred people are used in the production of "Captain Rufus" and it is much the finest, best and most pretentious offering the Pekin has yet shown us. it is a good show to see! SHOW MAKES GREAT HIT. One of the best ministrel shows that has ever held down the local boards appeared at Jacobson's theater last evening. It should have played to a crowded house and were there not so many free attractions on the streets incident to the carnival, there would have been few seats to spare. Frank Mahara's Operatic Minstrels amuse all the time. The jokes are new and the features novel and clever. Soon Edwards makes an excellent serio-comic interlocutor for the bunch of dusky entertainers and the lugubrious looks of the end men are both expansive and elastic. The first part of the program is devoted to a rapid cross fire of conversation and a grand medley of popular songs. The individual work and that of the chorus combined with the accompaniment of an orchestra that plays heal music makes this portion of the program go off with a dash and finish which is refreshing. Maurit Moss has a sweet tenor voice and he sings effectively "Way Down East" and "Starlight." , Sloan Edwards has a deep basso and sings several songs in an excellent manner H. Q. Clark and J. H. Harris are also clever in their song specialties. One of the hits of the program is the specialty act of Le Roy Bland in a series of changes illustrative of some of the popular Indian songs, such as "Pretty Little Kickapoo," "Iola," "Napanee," "Arrah Wanna" and others. His makeup was good and he went through his part with great vim. The second part opened with J. H. Harris in a marvelous hoop rolling act. He controls them as though he had a string attached. The hoops seem possessed of life and turn this way and that under his guiding hand. "The Wooing of a Hindoo Queen," by Le Roy Bland and sextette, gives an opportunity for a clever song speciality which has some pretty effects. The program closes with a burlesque, entitled "Mrs. Johnson's reception." It is preceded by an exhibition by "The Clarks," or as they are designated, "fashion plates in a potpourri of fun." Mention should be made of the orchestra which plays very well. This evening the company gives another performance, and following it there will be a dance.—Minot Daily Optic, July 3. The Elysium Theater of New Orleans, La., promises to be the big theatrical novelty of that city for the season of 1907-8. It is under the entire control and management of the New Orleans Amusement & Investment Co., Ltd. This corporation is composed of many of New Orleans's best colored citizens. They have undertaken the stupendous task of running a first-class playhouse, keeping it open the entire season. Only the best colored road shows are being booked. The greater part of the season will be filled with a stock company, composed of the best performers obtainable. This company will play high-class musical comedies, changing plays every week or two. To this end the rights have been obtained to some of the plays which have been so successfully handled by the Pekin Stock Company, of Mr. Mott's theater in Chicago. One of the plays now under rehearsal is the Two African Princes, by J. Ed. Green, the great producer, now known as the black Belasco. The New Orleans Amusement Company has shown by this venture that it is composed of men who have the spirit and energy to undertake big enterprises without fear. No expense will be spared to make a success. Among the road shows booked are the Black Patti Troubadours, Dandy Dixies, etc. Negotiations are pending for other big shows, and it is safe to say that the most noted companies will be seen in New Orleans next season. The Board of Directors of the New Orleans Amusement & Investment Co. is as follows: W. J. Nickerson, president. Jas. Lewis, Jr., secretary. E. O. Moss, treasurer. M. C. Hackett. Dr. C. W. Vance. Joseph Hillaire. Edward Brooks. Frank La Pierre. Dr. J. A. Hardin. A. R. Dejoie, Jr. Dr. E. Vincent. F. A. Mix. RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S MIN STRELS. Well, the old ship of state, R. & P.'s Minstrels, is still sailing along smooth waters, with not a ripple to disturb its success, as of yore. We invaded North Dakota and business has continued the same as we found it in Minnesota, full houses nightly. To tell how the show is making good would be useless, as the name of every artist speaks for his ability. Clarence Powell is still stake manager, F. W. Simpson, leader of band; Wm. Robison, orchestra leader. These men with their brain and intellect keep the Georgia Minstrels fully abreast with the fast increasing time. PARKER AMUSEMENT CO. Rostrum—Hunford Davis and band- members: Wm. H. Mayfield, cornet. C. A. Birch, baritone. Ed. Wood, tuba. G. H. Booth, 1st alto. H. L. Rawles, 2d alto. C. M. Price, trombone. Wm. M. Moore, N. drum. C. L. Wilford, B. drum. Hunford Davis and band sends regards to P. G. Lowery and band, Miss Sallie Lee, Prof. J. J. Smith, H. G. Clark, G. H. Tobias and other friends. They would be glad to hear from them at any time. Sallie Lee, the dainty soubrette, has closed with the P. G. Lowery musical enterprise, en route with Wallace-Hagenbach circus, and will spend the remainder of the summer in New York City. S. T. DUNMORE'S MINSTRELS. S. T. Dunnmore's Colored Minstrels, who are touring with the great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers' World Biggest Shows, scored quite a hit with the show during its recent visit to Canada. The minstrel show is one of the best ever given in Canada by colored people. Mr. Dunnmore is the middleman in the minstrel show. His wit and plantation melodies are unusually fine. while the band is well received by those who see and hear it on parade. Dunnmore's twenty Dixie singers were given a grand treat July 4. The band shared the Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers' big dinner Wanted for the Great VAN AMBURG SHOWS Baritone, Trombone and Clarionet Players For Side Show Band. —ALSO— Comedians for Minstrel Parts, Young Lady Buck and Wing Dancer For Concert Work. Musicians, write Prof. E. W. Mack. Other people write Eugene Clark, Van Amburg Show, care of Bill Board, Cincinnati, Ohio. Fulton Mitchell and wife, write at once. on that day. Cast your eyes on this bill of fare and you see how Dunmore and his troupe are enjoying the best in the land and living high: Consomme Printamiere Chicken Gumbo Olives Stuffed Mangoes Boiled Halibut, Egg Sauce Baked White Fish, Creole Sauce Potatoes Natural Cucumbers Boiled Leg Couthdown Mutton Currant Jelly Chicken Fricassee with Rice Sweet Bread Patties with French Peas Queen Fritters Wine Sauce New Potatoes in Cream Asparagus Tips Roman Punch Roast Domestic Duck and Apple Sauce Roast Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jus Combination Salad Neapolitan Ice Cream Lemon Custard Assorted Cake Apple Pie Edam Cheese Bent's Crackers Assorted Nuts Fruit Lemonade Coffee Iced Tea St. Johnsbury, Vt., July 4th, 1907. THE DIXIELANDTROUBADOURs The roster is as follows: Walter S. Lyons, stage manager and comedian. Mrs. Sldney Smith. Miss Sadie Freeman. David Merritt. Walter Smith. Geo. Marshall. Harvey Quanders. Chas. Carroll. James Turner. Harry Grant. Everything is brand new from pit to dome. Walter S. Lyons sends regards to the Beechchams. We are booked at Cleveland White City until October 20. A. B. C.'S WIN DOUBLE-HEADER. Defeat Colored Team From Cincinnati * in Two Games, 6-1 and 8-0. The A. B. C.'s taught the Hiawatha colored aggregation of bary players from Cincinnati a few things about the National game Sunday, taking both ends of a bargain day attraction. After winning the opener, 6 to 1, the locals cut loose in the second game and the visitors got nary a hit or a run. Talbott was the boy who had the Hiawathas on his hip and they never even saw the ball all the way along, some declaring he did not throw it at all, but the umpire just called strikes. Scores: First Game. A. B. C.'s. .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 *—6 4 1 Hiawathas .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1—1 4 5 Batteries—A. B. C.'s. B. C.'s. Griffin and Chenault; Hiawathas, Harris and Collins. Second Game A.-B. C.'s.....3 2 0 3 0-8 5 1 Hiawathas.....0 0 0 0-0 0 2 Batteries—A. B. C.'s, Talbott and Primm; Hiawathas, Hudson and Pierce. Umpire—Puryear. Attendance—700. STRIKES AT JIM CROW LAW; COURT SAYS WASHBLOWS GO Decides Southern Road Must Furnish Same Accommodations to Negroes as to the White People if They Pay the Price. Washington special: The Interstate Commerce Commission in a decision in the case of Georgia Edwards against the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railroad held that where a railroad provided certain accommodations for a first-class passenger of the white race it is commanded by the law that like accommodations shall be provided for Negroes who have purchased first-class tickets. It holds that in this case it is manifest the railroad "has unduly and unjustly discriminated in some particulars against colored passengers," and orders that where the railroad provides a washowl and towels in the coaches for white passengers and a separate smoking compartment, similar accommodations shall be provided for Negro passengers paying similar fare. The complainant, who had purchased a first-class ticket from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Dalton, Ga., was removed from a car for white persons to one for Negroes, and complained that she was discriminated against because of her color and not afforded equal facilities. Commissioner Lane, who rendered the decision of the commission today, held: "The expense of the small smoking compartment in the latter (the car for whites) accounts for nearly the difference in cost between the two cars." He holds that the broad question of the right under the thirteenth and fourteenth amendments of the Constitution to segregate white and colored passengers has been upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States. Wanted for the VAN AMIE Baritone, Trombone and For Side S Comedians for Minstrel B Young Lace For Con Musicians, write Prof. E. W. Mack. Other Show, care of Bill B Fulton Mitchell and wife, write at on EVERYBODY Goes to NORTON'S DRUG STORE, corner Indiana Ave., and Michigan street, for everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Prices are the same as in all CUT RATE Drug Stores Only registered clerks employed. Solo agents for Ford's Hair Pomade and Hair Straightener. WANTED QUICK CORNET PLAYER Musical Act. Good work. One Playing Saxophone preferred, Address GORDON, 102 W.54th street, New York City. 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. MOSELEY, 920 North First Street, Richmond Va. Write at once and state lowest terms in first lettte Send photo if convenient. The America Theater Jackson, Miss. Open Dates for Good COLORED SHOWS. Entire management and ownership colored Seating capacity 1200. W. J. LATHAM, Managr. FIRST=CLASS MUSICIANS (That can Double In Band and Orchestra), COMEDIANS and DANCERS, BALLAD SINGERS NOVELTY ACTS and CHORUS LADIES. AT LIBERTY Fred Douglass Sulis, PROFESSIONAL PIANIST, THEATRICAL ENGRAVING QUALITY RIGHT PRICES RIGHT INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING & ELECT. CO. P. O. Box 103. (MENTION THE FREEMAN) INDIANAPOLIS IND. Leader of Orchestra, etc., fully experienced in all branches of the show business. Permanent address The Freeman. AT LIBERTY The Coming SEASON THE GREAT Peewee & Matthews, Comedy Juggler, Acrobat, Tumbler, Eccentric Dancer, Character Artist, Cornet in Band, Singing and Dancing Soubrette. GOOD WARDRORE. Last season with Gus Hill's Smart Set Co En Route—S. H. Dudley's Jolly Ethiopians -Richmond, Va., July 8-15; Petersburg, 16-22. First-Class and Thoroughly Up-to-Date NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Under entire Control and Management of "FOR RENT" Minstrel Shows UNDER CANVAS (N. O. Amusement and Inv. Company, Ltd.) Open dates for good Colored shows, good Vaudeville and Specialty Teams. Write a once. Good engagements for the right people. Address AMERICAN THEATRICAL EXCHANGE, N. Y. Theatre Bld'g or W. J. Nickerson, 120 N. Galvez St., New Orleans, La. A. B. Ready to set up and do business, including cars, tent, 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. ADDRESS VOELCKEL & NOLAN, Per Route or The Freeman; Indianapolis, Ind. Parties desiring full particuliers 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. Performers and musicians write; can place 200 or more. Address, 1054 West Church St., Jacksonville. Fla. The Great BURG SHOWS and Clarionet Players Show Band. Also - Parts, Only Buck and Wing Dancer Cert Work. For people write Eugene Clark, Van Amburg board, Cincinnati, Ohio. ence. West of the Mississippi River, An "A" No.1 Producer and Stage Director, Also COLORED TALENT of all kinds, preference given to those Doubling in Brass. Must be good dressers on and off. Long stationary engagement to sober and reliable people who can deliver the goods. No time to dicker. Tell all in first letter. Our representative will leave here for Indianapolis as soon as we have heard from sufficient people to warrant the trip. Would entertain proposition from "A" 1 producer with a company of ten to fifteen people already organized. Address Thompson's Eden Musee, Seattle, Washington. Boxing Base-Ball AND Athletics Shortly after the Burns-Squires fight Mike Schreck, fighter, was seen by newspaper men of Chicago and was asked what he thought of the battle, to which he gave out he following: "It makes a man disagreeable to others to go about saying that he told them so. But in this case I have to laugh, so well did I call the turn on that fight between the foreign lemon and the American champion, for I will have to give it to Burns to that extent. What I wrote for the American a short time back has come exactly as I pictured it. "You will recall that I said then that I hoped Squires would win because he had promised me a fight, but I thought Burns would win, in which case I probably would have to go without the fight. "Well, that's exactly what happened. Burns won and it looks as if I would have to go without a battle. No, can't say that I have any direct or particular reason for thinking Burns will refuse to fight me. Maybe he won't, now that he has got a little more confidence in himself. All that I base my opinion on is the fact that lately Burns and I were matched to fight and there was every reason in the world to think I would get a chance at him. Mike Schreck Hot on Trail of Tommy Burns. "But it didn't come off. Why? Well, you might send Burns a telegram and ask him. Billy Hogan, my manager, and I agreed to give Burns everything that he wanted in the way of money. He asked for the hog's end of the purse and we gave it to him. He was to get the winner's end whether he won, lost or got a draw with me. "Yet, despite all these things, he saw fit to pay no further attention to the matter. When it came time to come through with a forfeit there was not a chance for Burns to post his. So I let the whole matter slide, biding my time until I should be in a position to demand and get a match with this fellow. "While I haven't had anything quite so juicy as Squires handed to me, I have won a few fights lately and feel now that I am in a position to demand a match with Burns. I am not going to ask it any longer. I am demanding it. And if he sees fit to make a match merely for the purpose of keeping me quiet, the public will judge in a hurry as to the sincerity of the new champion. "When I call him a champion I do so only because he won this fight. He beat the acknowledged champion of Australia and I guess did it fairly and squarely. "For that I give him plenty of credit." "But here's a point I want to dispute with Mr. Burns. He has never beaten me and I consider myself as much entitled to the championship honors as he is. Doesn't that give me the opening for a match with him? I think it does. Schreck Says Burns Will Look for Excuse Now. "What I figure on now as coming from Burns will be a plea that he is entitled to a rest, and that he can not be compelled to fight so often. To that I shall reply that I am fighting often, too, and intend to keep on fighting just as long as the purses continue to be hung up. "If Burns wants a rest he can get enough between now and the time it will be necessary for him to start training for a fight with me on Labor Day. "Let him come to the front and be honest and say that he is willing to fight me. If he will do that, people will think more of him, I'm sure. "If he were here right now I would ask him this question: "Tommy, don't your think it would be a good idea for you to wipe out that defeat that is on the record books against you, that defeat that I handed to you not so very long ago." "And I really think it would be a good idea for him to wipe out all memory of that by trying me on again. "Now, as to the fight itself. "Burns picked up a juicy peach for himself, but it was a lemon for the crowd that paid the fancy prices to see it. Just imagine Burns grabbing off something like that. Says Squires Has not Build of World Beater. "When Squires came over here first I took the pains to study some of his photographs and saw at once that he wasn't built to my way of thinking he should be if he was to prove a world beater. He looked a bit too weak around the neck and I didn't think much of the taper of his shoulders. Then, too, I didn't like the looks of his head. "I got a good look at him when I was in San Francisco and then I didn't see anything that I regarded as likely to change my opinion. I sized him up for a joke, and such he proved to be. "I doubt if Burns has improved any. Perhaps he has, but he hasn't shown me that he has. He probably was in better shape than ever before in his life because he had some fear of this fellow. His condition will account for the fact that he slammed them into the poor Australian with such a lot of force. "Now, if he fights me, and how I hope that he does, he will never get a chance to land any of those punches squarely on me. I will get into the same sort of shape that he was in yesterday and then the public will see one grand battle. "But I am dreaming again. The first thing to be done is to get Burns to take me on. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER I'M GOING BACK BACK, BACK TO K-Y KIE. LOUISVILLE GIANTS LOST WEIGHT BROKEN BATS LOST FAT TOO BIG ABC BALL PARK 9 STRIPS WOW-00-0-0 ABC-E-E-E CINGH TOO BIG GUNS TOO BIG GHAWWOOD The Louisville Giants were greatly reduced in weight by the little Davids (A. B. C's.) (By John L. Foster.) the thunder cloud of pugilism in Australia and England—went down in defeat the hands of Tommy Burns of Canada on July 4 in the first round, after all the great talk that had gone the rounds concerning the great ability of this Australian, who may be considered a weakling. Just think of a championship fight constituting the following: The One Round of the Fight. Round 1—The men came together quickly and Squires forced Burns around the ring. Tommy backed away and finally clinched. Both tried to punch in clinches and failed. Burns felled Squires with a right on the jaw. Squires arose immediately and went in, scoring on the body with the right. They clinched and worked across the floor. Squires landed a right on the body and left on the ear. Burns landed another right on the head and followed it with another, knocking Squires down again. Squires arose and was knocked down again. Squires was counted out by Referee Jim Jeffries. The above goes to show that Squires knew all the while that the newspapers were touting him up, just what he could do and what he could not do. Bill was very much satisfied I'M GOING BACK. BACK, BACK TO K-Y KIE. COST WEIGHT GIANTS TOO BIG The Louisville Giants were by the little Dai that Johnson could best him, and if he fought Johnson he would surely loose his chances for getting a fight that would command a big purse. He knew if he took on some one like Burns he would meet defeat, but come out with enough money to last him the greater part of his life. What need he to care about his future chances—he was after landing one good stake—one good starter, and he got it. Friends had told him that in America, just now, the game was big and if he fought Johnson before going to the States he would have no reputation to go on, therefore, there would not be any big fish for him to land. "Bosher" figured it all out and says to himself, "I'll just dodge Johnson and skip to the States and grab the first chance I have at a big stake, for I shall have but one chance in this business." Over he came with a couple of the best newspaper "dopers" that could be had. So wonderful were the "articles" that appeared concerning Squires in many leading sport sheets, that many of our best judges of fighters were lead to believe that Squires was easily the best man, to the extent that the betting was 10 to 9 that the Australian would be victorious. But that was proven to be all bosh in the case of "Bosher" Bill, of Australia, and Tommy Burns, or Canada. However, Squires has been very successful in a financial way. He certainly did show up as a lemon of the ripest kind, as he intended, or as he had prearranged to do, but he came out away ahead. Just a few minutes of great punishment brought him the desired sum that he had figured upon to do him in his finishing days of this life. The purse would probably have been a great deal smaller and the punishment a good deal greater, had he fought Johnson. So you may see the reason why he dodged big Jack Johnson at all times. TEAMS FIGHT THIRTY INNINGS. Cleveland (O.) Special.—The world's record for long-winded baseball was broken here on July 5, by the Brooklyn Athletic Club and East End Teams, prominent amateur organizations. They battled 30 innings when the Brooklyns won out with a home run hit with two men on bases. The East Ends failed to score in the final half. made such a good showing against Mike Donovan at Brazil, Ind., he is after a match with Honey Mellody. Last week he called on his manager, Willie Pierce, an dtold him to go after Mellody for a match. He showcj his left arm to Pierce, and it was seen that a recent operation performed on the member was a success. After the conference the following statement was issued by Manager Pierce: "For the last six months Honey Mellody has laid claim to the championship title, owing to the fact that he was awarded a decision over Joe Walcott at Chelsea, Mass., November 12, 1906, when Walcott's arm went back on him and he was compelled to stop in the twelfth round. "Walcott and Mellody agreed to box that match at 145 pounds at 3 p. m. A few days before the bout Mellody telephoned me, saying he had found that he could not make the weiterweight limit, 142 pounds, and he was ready to do that weight. "I said he could do 133 pounds if he wanted to, but that Walcott's money was posted for 145 pounds, and if Joe weighed in at 145 pounds he was doing all that was necessary. Walcott left his training quarters at Northborough on the day of the fight, weighing 143 1-2 pounds, and ate some fruit on his way to Boston. In this statement Walcott is corroborated by WHOE-E-E 9 STAIRS WON-00-0-0 ABC-E-E CINGH ABC BALL PARH TOO BIG LOST HEIGHT BROKEN BATS LOST FAT TO KY GRAYWOOD e greatly reduced in weight wids (A. B. C's.) . Sam Langford and Harry Gath. "The men weighed in at Court square, Mellody going on the scales and weighing under 142 pounds. Walcott, then stopped on the scales, the mark was placed at 145, and Walcott was under that mark everything was all right. "Now the agitation that is going on in sporting circles is due to the fact that although Mellody has been beaten twice since, both times at 145 pounds, by Joe Thomas and Mike (Twin) Sullivan, he still persists in calling himself welterweight champion, and the sports are asking: If Mellody can't lose the championship at 145 pounds, how did Walcott lose it at that weight?" SHARKEY CALLS BURNS A BUM CHAMPION. Says He Would Like to Get One Crack at Tommy. New York Special—Like a stern voice from the years of long ago comes word from Thomas J. Sharkey, at one time a good fighter and at the present day proprietor of a prosperous place on Fourteenth street. Thomas of the tattooed breast would like to fight just one more battle. He sighs no more for no more for Jeffries' game. What he wants is one crack at Tommy Burns, present champion. Here are a few of the things Sharkey rids his system of in discussing the Squires Burns fight. "Burns is a bum champion because he has yet to lick a good man for the title. He hasn't finished a man anywhere like I was in my prime, and that is why I believe that even now, when I haven't fought in a long time, I could beat the head off the Frenchman. I keep up my athletic work right along, and it wouldn't require more than a couple of months to fit me for the ring. Burns Would Be Easy. "There isn't any easier way to get a half Nelson on a bunch of money right now than to beat this fellow Burns for it. If I get a match it would be with the provision that I could get Tim McGrath to train me for it. He's the greatest ever. "I have seen it reported that Burns thinks he has cleaned up all of them now and thinks of retiring. That's the biggest bunch of nonsense I ever read. I'll give him a battle any time. He's just about the right size for me. I never had one that looked quite as easy as this one." MELLODY WINS BY KNOCKOUT. Rockaway Beach, N. Y., July 5.—"Honey" Bill Mellody, claimant of the welterweight championship, knocked out Mike Donovan in the seventh round of their scheduled fifteen-round bout. The fight was a fierce one all the way, both men mixing willingly, and each took considerable punishment. Donovan put up a good battle, but was overmatched by Mellody, who landed many of his overhand swings to the head, face and jaw with telling effect. A hard right to the jaw, coming after several fierce body blows, put Donovan to the mat for the count in the seventh. THINKS JOHNSON THE BEST MAN IN THE BUSINESS. Tex Rickard came up to San Francisco for a few days' visit last. Wednesday and while there declared that Jack Johnson, to his opinion, was the best heavyweight fighter in the ring to-day and that if given the chance, he would easily become the champion. Tex further expressed himself as being willing to hang up a purse of $40,000 for finish fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson or Joe Gans and "Bat" Nelson. JEANNETTE AFTER TOMMY BURNS. Joe Jeanette is hot after Tommy Burns just now, although his possibilities of meeting Burns do not look very good. Joe states that he is satisfied that he could put the Canadian to sleep within ten rounds. Many sports consider Jeanette one of the best men of his weight in the country to-day. THE FOURTH IN SPORT HISTORY Pasadena won Decoration Handicap at Latonia. * * * The Reds lost both games to the Cubs. * * * May Sutton defeated Miss Wilson in the finals for the ladies' championship, at the All-England tennis tournament at London. * * * Raymond Little defeated Wylie C. Grant in the final of the tennis championship of the Middle States, at Orange, N. J. * * * George Balch won the Ingalla Cup at the Cincinnati Golf Club links. W. D. Breed won the Black Cup. * * * Sweet Marie failed to lower the trotting record at Indianapolis. * * * Martin Sheridan won the all-around championship at the Irish-American athletic games in New York. Beals Wright and Karl Behr defeated McNair and Thomas in the sensational of the sehrdhrdhrdupupu semi-final of the All-England tennis championship tournament at London. INDIANAPOLIS CLUB MAY MEET CHICAGO TEAM. Although Date Has Not Been Set, Prospects Look Good. Every indication points to the prospects of the Indianapolis A. B. C. club crossing bats with the Chicago Unions or Giants in the near future. Of course, the Chicago team is one of the cracker-jack class and would need a very strong opposition for them to loose. However, the A. B. C. team has made such a startling record this season as well as last, that it would be safe to bet that the Chicago lads would not find any easy pickings in the Hoosiers. So far no date has been set for the game and it may be that the managers of both teams may not come to an agreement of any kind for a game this season. But the fans of both cities are more than anxious to see a game between the two semi-professional teams. This game would prove a very strong attraction and would, perhaps, draw a larger crowd than did the games between Louisville and Indianapolis, which was upward of 25,000. JOE THOMAS IS FLOORED. Marysville, Cal., July 5—Joe Thomas, the most prominent welterweight of the day, was unable to get more than a draw from "Kid" Ketchell in the Independence Day fight held here. The battle went twenty rounds, and when the referee tossed his hands in the air indicating a draw the immense crowd cheered. Thomas led up to the tenth round. In the eleventh the tide of battle turned and Ketchell landed a hard right swing to the jaw and Thomas staggered over the ropes, dropped to his knees and stayed down until the count of six. In the fourteenth Thomas was in a bad way, but managed to escape being knocked down by his clever footwork. From then on he finished fairly strong. TAYLOR INTENDS TO CAPTURE OTHER FEATS. Next season Taylor, the great champion runner of Pennsylvania, will go after other feats in the running line, besides his 400 yard record, he is now training to go after the championship. As an all-around athlete, a few days ago an eastern physician declared Taylor to be one of the best physically built men he had ever come across. Just now the champion is in an excellent state of condition and bids fair to clean up with his past records. SULLIVAN THROWS ATTELL. 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For years there has been an iron statue of a jockey standing in front of Albert Heinl's place in this city, and as age DE MAIN GUY IN THE DERBY had caused a coat of rust to form over the statue, some enterprising artists painted it a solid white. Not to be outdone, an admirer of Lee took a paint brush and painted the face a perfect black and then notified his friends that a monument to Lee had been erected in North Limestone street. NEGRO JOCKEY VICTORIOUS AT LATONIA. J. Lee Captures Three Races Out of Seven. At the twenty-second day's races of the Latonia Jockey Club's spring meeting, J. Lee, the Negro Jockey, won three out of seven starts. Although being as many times blocked in his course, the wonderful little fellow managed to cross the wire 1:14 seconds on Bucket Brigade in the first race; 1:011/5 seconds mounted on Joe Moser in the third and 1:404/5 on Carthage in the third. It was seen by the betting and cheers that the colored lad was the prime favorite throughout the affair, as more money Colored Labor. From "The Pilot," Philadelphia, Pa. Some weeks ago we called the attention of our readers to the work being done by the International Laborers' Union of Dayton, Ohio, whose advertisement appears in another part of this paper. We doubt if the average reader ever pauses to wonder what that modest advertisement "Higher wages to Negro workmen" means to the race. But before further discussing this point, we must assure our readers that the fact that the I. L. U. advertises with The Pilot has nothing to do with the opinion which we may express. The officers of this Union could easily inform those harboring such an opinion that it was fully one month after they applied to us for advertising rates before we could make any terms with them, our de No man I pass by in his utmost need, lay being due to the endeavor to thoroughly satisfy ourselves that they represented a movement which would be real help to the race before we would allow their advertisement to appear in our columns. Our study of the plans being pursued by this organization, however, justifies us in saying that the one hope of the Negro against being still further crowded to the industrial wall lay in his becoming allied with some such movement as the one under discussion. Colored people must be awakened to the fact that they have never been given industrial opportunities at the North, while every effort is being made to supplant and subjugate them at the South by the introduction of foreign labor. Being more and more shoved aside in the industrial fields, both North and South, what is soon to become of the millions of Negroes in this country whose only hope for a living will ever be in tolling for wages? The I. L. U. is the only organization of white men which has ever attempted to answer this question, and to meet these conditions, and this it does by seeking to make it possible for every bread winner to have an opportunity according to his merit. It is the duty of every colored man to at least get in touch with this organization and give it his moral support. The hope of the Negro workman, both North and South, will be largely guaged by the growth and influence of such unbiased organizations as the International Laborers' Union. Colored workman, ostracized, butfeted and suppressed by those who deny you a right to live—"Flee as a bird to your mountain." Mrs. E. A. WEBB, FULL LINE OF MILLINERY AND HAIR GOODS, 798 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. Glad to see all old customers and friends. Formerly on Illinois Street. was bet and won during his victories. After he had finished in the first race, showers of coins were thrown at him in a bountiful way. J. Lee has won more races this season than any other jockey now riding. Only recently he won six races out of ttn. GOSSIP OF THE TROTTERS. Andrew Lamphier's Antonio mare has a very handsome black colt at foot by Midnight, 2:12½. * * * Charley Friel, 2:15½, the first record horse ever owned by George Ketcham, is dead at the age of 30. * * * Jimmie Brady is able to ride once again and is busy with his stable of horses at Empire City track. * * * Gus Macey, who has been with the runners for a year or two, is looking for a job with the harness horses. * * * The Crabtree stable has started the season with a victory. My Star winning the free-for-all at Washington. * * * Jerry B, 2:12½, is now a New England-owned horse and occupies a stall THE LOUISVILLE HAYWOOD in Walter Cox's stable at Dover. * * * Miss Emma Knell drives the great she, Baron Wilkes, 2:18, about the streets of Carthage, Mo., regularly. * * * Highball rules a 4-to-1 favorite in the spring betting on the M. and M. Sonoma Girl is quoted at 10 to 1. * * * Highball holds the best trotting per- formance of the year, so far as known, 2:08, and back in the same notch. * * * Highball, the green trotter that re- cently sold for a reported price of $17,500, is the tip for the M. and M. next month. SEND US YOUR BASE BALL NEWS EVERY WEEK. If you are any ways connected with a bail team, we would like you to send us the news of the results of every game you play or if you do not care to do so, get some one else to do it. Appoint some member of the team. We will publish the news of every game free of any cost. Fordyce, Ark., June 24, 1907. Editor The Freeman: Dear Sir—We have just ended up one of the best Sunday School State Conventions, where much good was accomplished and much money was raised for education. The colored ministers of Arkansas acquitted themselves with credit and decorum. The best preaching we have ever listened to. The best singing we have ever heard. The women's papers were par excellent. Since the establishing of the great Arkansas Baptist College in this State twenty-three years ago, a complete revolution has come over the people. They speak as men of authority. With upright and chaste tongues, the best of language, fine reason. They deport themselves better and seem to be the people—indeed, they appear to be princes in Israel. The women are busy trying to raise money to sustain anew maintain the great college for the education of their sons and their daughters. S. T. Guntefer, E. C. Morris, J. T. Chambliss, the white Baptist minister of the city, and others, all spoke fluently for race advancement, in morals, virtue, education, property, getting and accumulation of money—the banking interest. Altogether the meeting was a huge success. You would have been greatly pleased could you have been present at the convention and seen and heard the great proceedings of the convention. The Freeman is making a great mistake in not having an agent in Arkansas taking subscriptions for the good old Freeman, by far the most able paper published by the race anywhere on this globe. What has become of Grant Neel? It was said the Freeman had 500 subscribers in our state. We wish that it had ten thousand in Arkansas. Rev. A. M. Middlebrook, the wealthy real estate owner of Pine Bluff, who has been away for a year pastoring in Texas, has returned to our State on account of his wife's ill health. He made two good speeches before the convention, to a mixed audience. The first speech was on education and missions. He said when God wanted a mission to come to the earth to redeem mena and free the women. He sent his Son, Jesus, the Christ. And that the Negro convention should send out their ablest men and women to do educational and mission work among the people. He said Whiteclaw Reid has been twice sent to England, to the court of St. James, to look after the interest of the American people. The same was true of the men sent to France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia and that the interest of men's souls were much greater than the political interests of our people. Therefore, we should duse our best men and women in the work of education and missions. Rev. Middlebrook is a cyclone in the pulpit and a house of history and literature. He is worthy of his calling and as true to his people as the string is to the bow. 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Both Phones 967. cial agent of the Arkansas Baptist College, one of the best religious and industrial colleges west of the Mississippi. He is one of the most substantial Baptist D. D.'s in our state. Yours for the success of the Negro world. SOME THINGS TO EAT. Whole Wheat Bread—One nup milk (lukewarm), three cups whole wheat flour, two cups white flour, one teaspoonful salt, one tannespoonful sugar, three-quarters tablespoonful molasses, one-half cake yeast. Beat half an hour; do not knead. Set to rise until it doubles in size; beat again and put in greased tin; let rise until it doubles in size again; bake in moderate oven three-quarters of an hour. * * * * Choice Sandwiches.—The following are a few simple, inexpensive varieties of sandwiches to serve as light refreshment: Fish, egg, ham, beef brawn, tongue, chicken, mustard-and-cream, cucumber, beet-root, meat. In making sandwiches it is advisable to use a thin ailow (not too new), as the bread requires cutting thin. Trim off the crust and cut in squares, triangles, oblongs, diamonds, etc., according to fancy. Lay on a plate or dish covered with a dolly made of crinkled paper, linen or lace. Decorate meat sandwiches with sprigs of parsley, etc. Fish Sandwiches.—Take remains of any white boiled fish; remove all the bones; chop finely or pound, mixing in a little butter until it is reduced to a paste. Season with a little anchovy sauce, salt, pepper or cayenne, according to taste. Spread on bread and butter and cover with same. COCOANUT AND RICE PUDDING. Cook half a cup of rice with three pints of milk and let it cook till very soft; then cool it. Beat together the yolks of five eggs and the whites of three, a cup of sugar and a cup of grated cocoanut; if this last is dessicated, soften with a little milk and squeeze dry. Stir in the rice and bake in the over till it is a custard. Make a meringue of the two whites of the eggs and put on top. Serve cold. The Freeman wants more agents. A special race cartoon is inserted each week, and is from the pen of our own artist. ter than gold plates. But the price heretofore has been practically prohibitive. We are pleased to announce that we have solved a method by which we can furnish antiquities to have than half pyrex. We pleased to have you call and investigate our method. MEALS 50c'UP. THE MT. CLEMENS HOTEL AND MINERAL BATH HOTEL. American and European Plan, HAS opened its doors for the accommodation of Colored People that may come to Mt. Clemens in the future for their health and TREATMENT ON RHEUMATISM. It is the only Hotel and Mineral Bath House any of the health resorts in the city. Promptor, Gelt's Wet Street, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. VARICOCELE CURED IN 10 DAYS TO STAY CURED. No Cutting. No Pain. No Detention from Business. I want every man suffering from Varicocele, Stricture, Contagious Blood Poison, Nervous Debility, Hydrocele, Prostatic Diseases, 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 who have become dissatisfied with treatment and want to treat your entire satisfaction why I can cure you permanently. My consultation is free and my charges for a perfect cure will be not more than you will be willing to pay. My Home Treatment is Successful and Strictly Private. My Books Mailed, see Upon Application NO CURE NO PAY. W. R. MAYO, M. D., 603 N. DELAWARE ST., INDIANAPOLIS, - INDIANA. Send Your Next Bundle to the Hoosier Laundry 320 Indiana Ave., The Place where Linens las We also do FAMILY WASHING Rough Dry at Five Cents Per Pound Telephones 068. Automobile insurance. J. S. CRUSE, Rents, Fire Insurance, Real Estate. Notary Publico. 110 E. Market Street Indianapolis, Indiana. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO HAIR DRIER A Lady's Hair improves her beauty. No lady's hair can be complete without a Sham- poo hairrier, that will straighten curly hair and give it a natural appearance. The ton of shampoo helps hair and adds is lighter in weight and more perfect in detail. Send for it today. Present by mail, $1.00 Agents wanted. MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER MFG. COMPANY 46 Century Bldg. Minneapolis, Minn. The Freeman can be secured at Los Angeles, Sal., at the Santa Fe Barber Shop, Wm. S. Shelden. Clearing Up SALE $2.00 Shirtwaist SUITS 95c $4.00 Jumper 1.95 $2.00 Shirt- Waist 98c 330 W.WASHINGTON The Globe FOR SKIRTS $2.00 White Petticoats 98c Cloth suits of handsome light weight materials, in novelty checks, stripes, plaids and plain colors, each suit beautifully tailored, nicely finished, an air about each one that always distinguishes Ayres' suits. Coats are in Eton effects, trimmed and plain, skirts are mostly plaited models, trimmed in straps or braid, hang perfectly, selling earlier as high as $55.00, choice now at $25.00 —Third Floor, South. Bleached Muslin at 6c Short lengths of bleached muslin in 1 to 8-yard lengths, standard brands of camcric muslin that sell from the bolt at 10c, while these remnants last.....6c Foulard Silk at 29c 49c Poular silks, large and small polkadots in navy, white, white, soft green, brown tan, gobelin blue and various other shades, a yard.....29c L.S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. W. E. Scott, the artist of Chicago is in the city. Mrs. Fannie Buckner is suffering from a paralytic stroke. Rev. Hubbard Brewer, of Franklin, Ky. is the guest of his parents. Mrs. Irwin Banks, of Wisconsin is the guest of her sister. Frank Finney, a clerk in the St. Louis post-office, is the guest of friends. Mrs. C. M. King, of Dallas, Tex., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Annie Booth. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Miss Addie Moore, of Franklin, Ind., was the guest of Mrs. Ed. Pickens, this week. Mrs. Fred Patridge is in Greenfield on account of the illness of her brother. Norman Williams, of the Knoxville College is spending his vacation in the city. Mrs. Beulah Porter will be hostess to the Woman's Club at School No. 40, nex t Monday afternoon. Mrs. Mattle Grigsby entertained at a garden party Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. George Jones, of Cleveland. Mrs. James Wagoner, of Evansville, is the guest of her daughter Mrs. John Starling, in West Vermont street. Mrs. George Jones, of Cleveland,O., is the guest of her mother and friends. Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Allie Wood of this city. Dr. Earl Williams, of Chicago, who has just graduated from medical college there is visiting his parents in this city, previous to locating at Quincy, Ill. Woodbine Perfume, Oh! now fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W, Washington St. Men's dress shirts 39c; Ladies' Hose 6c; children's drawers 9c—Old Granger Store. John Brenner HOTEL and REST Especially Solicited. BIG FOUR THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Henry Nelson, the seven months old infant of Mr. and George P. Stewart died Wednesday night. The funeral took place Friday afternoon. Virginia, the eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones in Paca street, died Saturday after an illness of three years. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Mrs. John Hendrick of Holton Place has received news from West Virginia of the death of her husband. Mr. Hendrick was a resident of this city for twenty-five years and suddenly disappeared last February, his whereabouts being unknown. Aquos Sodas confirm to the pure food law. Ask your grocer. They are absolutely of the finest quality. Good meals and short orders at Mrs. M. Davls, 615 Court street, Paris ill. S. J. Jones, East side Square, Paris, ill., furnishes fine meals or lunches. The Magic Shampoo Hair Drler Company has its latest improved model on the market, more perfect detail than any other. SUMNER LEAGUE OUTING Take Notice--Read Carefully. THE SUMNER LEAGUE will have its outing July 15th at the State Fair Grounds. The managers wish it to be understood that it is the purpose of the club to make the affair worthy in every way. In keeping with the idea they will spare no pains in presenting pleasing attractions that will be well worth seeing and hearing. A well trained chorus of fifty voices will slug, which is a treat in itself. Don't fall to see the balloon ascension with the colored aeronaut. Foot races, an automobile race and base ball will be among the other amusements. Something for everybody. The nature of the outing will call for the best conduct on the part of all. While nothing of a rowdy nature is anticipated, yet the managers take the opportunity to assure the public that they have made simple arrangements for the protection of all those attending. They want the public to attend this outing; they respectfully solicit its patronage. They, however, will not stand for conduct that may tend to shame and humiliate the most self-respecting people The Sumner League is noted for the excellent affairs which it gives from time to time. The club is composed of many of the best men of the city. All professions and callings are represented. The high reputation made during the several years of its existence is to be maintained. If the best people "aint" there, then its no Sumner League affair, is the motto understood as it regards these entertainment. The management draws no line, but expects the people to do the line drawing on vicious conduct. Don't forget the date, Monday, July 15th. Come; bring your baskets and stay all day and enjoy yourself. There will be plenty of refreshments excepting intoxicating liquors. Street cars in abundance. Admission 25 cents. New Phone 2569 Night Calls at Office Dr. James N. Harris, PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office 806 N. California Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Office Hours--8:30 to 10 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday--8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 3 to 3 p.m. J. A CONKEY. Supplies PRESCRIPTION SPECIAL Sola Agent For the famous "Kirk Strich Sole Agent for the famous "Kink Straight ener" Hair-Pomade. Price 50 cents. Cor. St. Clair St., and Senate Ave. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 325 W. Washington St. BUSINESS INTERESTS. Wanted—Cobblers 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 speciality of plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children's teeth. The genuine Cauler'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 Pharmacists. It is his office to dispense the purest and test 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. The Waller Hotel, 207 Ohio street, Terre Haute. Ind., for good treatment. Tan Oxfords for ladies now in at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St Wanted—Good barber; half and board or per cent. William Davis, 223 W. Main Brazil, Ind. For Sale—Seven room house, bath, furnace, 18ft. driven well, price $3,500 813 N. California street. Appy 766½ North street. STETSON HATS Buy your hats of Seaton the Hatter, 29 N. Pennsylvania street. SEND 20 Cents and I will print you name and address neatly on fifteen high grade cards. Address Edmond Day Guthrie, Ky. Wanted—First class, all around blacksmith, must be good horse-shoer. Steady employment and good wages, to sober, in dustious man. Apply at once, J, K. Donnell, the Boss horse-shoer, 601 Fayette St., Indianapolis, Ind. in a Live Weekly Newspaper, unlimited possibilities for bright, hustling man. In Southern city with Fifty Thousand colored population. Address S.Y., this office. TAYLOR'S HAIR GROWER and hairstylist, firm of pop-up salons, located or sent by mail upon reel ipt of price. Cures Dandruff, Sealinss, Dryness and every eruptive scalp affection. Stimulates the hair follicle, thereby causing harsh, short, thin hair to grow up their brittle, coarse and pliable. An ideal hair dressing. Improve wonderful in a short time. Agents can make $2 to $5 per week. Write to-day for list number of free articles and particulars. Address Taylor Remedy Co, Dept. 4, Louisville, KY. A Wonderful Discovery. A preparation that will restore the Hair and cause it to grow thick and long. The directions for making the preparation will be sent to any address on receipt of $5.00. Madam R. Burnette, Hair Grower, 2225 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Mo. FOR SALE. The best thoroughly equipped (colored) Hotel in the State. Well advertised business 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. THE PARKER HOUSE Good weather on and more coming, Traveling season now open. When heading for Indianapolis don't forget that the Parker House is still lading. Ask for that hostelry; none better in the country Everything in season and the very best service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. J. W. Holliman, Prop., 317-321 W. Michigan street. Phones New 4972: Old 651. Every Lady Read This. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an old nurse to d me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods Uterine and Ovarian troubles. I cured me in one month. It is a simple, harmless notion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it Free to every suffering sister who write to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send Free Address Mrs. A. B. Hudnut, South Bend, indiana. See Our Catalogue Rings, Brooches, Stick Pins, Collar Buttons, Chain, Link Pins, Combs, Etc., Etc. Our goods are of popular Design and our prices are very low. Our Catalogue is free. Send for one to-day to National Specialty Co., 1326 Baronne Street, New Orleans, La 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, Vice-President HARRY E. HILL, Secretary. AMERICAN HAT CO., Department C., 31 S. Illinois St., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. COOKS WON'T COOK Without a GAS RANGE THE "PERFECT" Gas Range Is Their Favorite. SOLD BY The Indianapolis Gas Company, 45 S. Pennsylvania Street. July Clearance Sale. We are still at it. Owing to the lateness of the summer season, we made up our minds, to clear our shelves of all summer goods at a great SACRIFICE in PRICES. Come to our place and convince yourself of this fact. See this List of Bargains **80c** Value, American Beauty Corsets with hose supporters attached, sacr. fice., **60c** Fancy Organies in Stripes and 11-30c value, Unbeached Muslin, extra heavy, 10 yards limit, sale price ..... **60c** Lace, Lace durc., 2% yards song, 30-inch size, limit two customer special price, each **80c** value, Lads' Fast Black Hose, limit THE OLD GRANGER STORE. 336-338 W. WASHINGTON ST. CUT-PRICE DRUGS. For Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Rubber Goods and Sundries go to the PHARMACY Corner St. Clair and Illinois Street, Cut-Price DRUGGISTS We have a full and new line of goods at Bottom Prices, including Cigars, Tobaccones and Fancy Candies. The Foods made from True Fruit Juices. Just received a full line of Palmers, Lundorg's and Dazell's perfumes and Toilet Waters. 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. It is a FRIGHT the way CHARLIE is selling SHOES. Don't fail to attend the big JULY SALE. Shoes at your own price. Wilson's Cut Price Sample Shoe Store, 217 INDIANA AVENUE, (Shelf Block) OLD PHONE MAIN 2272 S. B. Van Pelt. FLOUR and FEED Patronize our advertisers. TRADE MARK REG US PAY OFF GOE E KEITH COMPANY FROM MAKE The Only Manufacturing Retail It Will Pay You to Attend JULY CLEAR LADIES' WAISTS, S Waists that sold at wholesale Reduced to 49c, Suits of Lawn $1.48, $1.98, $2 SPECIAL—Persian Lawn S flouncing, former price, $20 JANE GARMENT C The Illinois Tailor 142 N. ILLINOIS STREET A few doors north of the SUITS $15.00 At this popular price our ass vincingly complete. We No Trouble to Show Style, To THE ILLINOIS TAILOR CHARLES S. NU THE VEGET Everything First-Class. Wh HONEST PRICES is my I Can please you in ME Special At HOTEL and REST H. July $4 and $5 Ha $5.00 and $7.00 $1.50 WAISTS D O M B B R 134 W. Was Medical Ha SHIEL BLOCK, 202 N. ILLINOIS MAKES A SPECIALTY OF Our Work is Reliable a than E PALMER'S "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ox-Marrow THE GRAND FROM MAKER TO WEARER The Only Manufacturing Retailers of Ladies' Garments in the city. It Will Pay You to Attend Our JULY CLEARANCE SALE LADIES' WAISTS, SUITS AND MILLINERY. Walts that sold at wholesale for $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00. Reduced to 49c, 69c, 98c and $1.48. SPECIAL—Persian Lawn Suits, made of all-over embroidery flouncing, former price, $20.00, reduced to.....$10.98 JANE GARMENT CO., 311 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE. The Illinois Tailoring Company., 142 N. ILLINOIS STREET Terminal Station, A few doors north of the SUITS to ORDER At this popular price our assortment of WOOLENS are convincingly complete. We solicit your patronage. No Trouble to Show Goods. Style, Tone and Fit Guaranteed. THE ILLINOIS TAILORING CO., 142 N. Illinois St. THE VEGETABLE MAN. Everything First-Class. When in the Market look me up HONEST PRICES and FAIR DEALING is my motto. I Can please you in MEATS. Special Attention Given HOTEL and RESTAURANT ORDERS. H. COLEMAN, STALL 342 East Market House. July Sale. $4 and $5 Hats - $1.69 $5.00 and $7.00 SKIRTS - $2.85 $1.50 WAISTS - 69 D O M B B R O S, 134 W. Washington Street. LADIES' OUTFITTERS. Medical Hall Pharmacy, SHIEL BLOCK, 202 N. ILLINOIS ST., and Corner INDIANAAVE, MAKES A SPECIALTY OF COMPOUNDING MEDICINES. Our Work is Reliable and Costs You NO MORE than Elsewhere. Ox-Marrow POMADE makes the Hair grow AND KEEPS IT SOFT, SILKY AND STRAIGHT. THE GRAND LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST. CLOSING OUT All Calicoes, Ginghams, At In order to make room for our BLA close out our entire stock of domestics. Dress Ginghams, 8 1-3c Calicoes, 7 1-2c grade, a ya mes, Ginghams, Table Linens At Greatly Reduced Price make room for our BLANKET DEPARTMENT! we a tire stock of domestics. Ginghams, 8 1-3c grade, a yard - 7 1-2c grade, a yard - - - - - In order to make room for our BLANKET DEPARTMENT we are compelled to close out our entire stock of domestics. Dress Ginghams, 8 1-3c grade, a yard 5c Calicoes, 7 1-2c grade, a yard 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, 28 N PENNSYLVANIA ST R TO WEARER Makers of Ladies' Garments in the city. And Our SURANCE SALE OF — SUITS AND MILLINERY. for $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00, $69c, 98c and $1.48. and Linen reduced to $98, $3.98, $4.98. Suits, made of all-over embroidery $00, reduced to...$10.98 Doring Company., Terminal Station, To ORDER AND UP. Department of WOOLENS are con- ve solicit your patronage. Goods. One and Fit Guaranteed. NC CO., 142 N. Illinois Street, a few doors of Terminal Station JNN, TABLE MAN. In the Market look me up. and FAIR DEALING motto. ATS. ention Given RAURANT ORDERS. COLEMAN, STALL 342 East Market House. Sale. Suits - $1.69 SKIRTS - $2.85 69 O S, LADIES' OUTFITTERS. Washington Street. Pharmacy, S ST., and Corner INDIANAAVE., COMPOUNDING MEDICINES. And Costs You NO MORE elsewhere. POINTMENT, SOAP AND BLOOD PURIFIER. MADE makes the Hair grow KEEPS IT SOFT, SILKY AND AIGHT. LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST. Table Linens Greatly Reduced Prices. MKET DEPARTMENT we are compelled to grade, a yard 5c d - - - - - - - -