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THE FREEMAN IS READ BY MORE THAN 100,000 ENERGETIC AND PROGRESSIVE AFRO-AMERICANS EACH WEEK. ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? IF NOT, WHY NOT? VOLUME XXI NUMBER 37 THE CAMPAIGN IS NOW ON EVERYTHING IS IN GOOD RUNNING ORDER No "Jim-crow" Annex to the Republican Party—Death of Hon. John H. Smythe—Baptist Association in Session. Special by National Negro Press Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., September 9. Bellable advice from every quarter indicate that the campaign of 1908 is now over. The nation's headquarters of the Republican National Committee in New York City bring the news that all is bustle and business throughout the magnificent sum of rooms in the city, where the machinery, during much careful preparation and accumulation of valuable data, is now in fine running order, and the staff is ready to work on the 3d day of November there will be "something doing" in a fashion so aggressive and constant that the "old stager" will be willing to testify that he has never done it, like it, even in the palmy days of yors. --- Not only are there evidences of the character of the flight to be made along general lines, but the managers have completed arrangements for a vigorous campaign that will touch every element likely to have a specific bearing upon the result. Passing over the plans outlined for the flight, the management has been told that the old line in the inclined to follow numerous "isms" for which the "also rans" are said to stand, genreous provisions are being made for the organization and enlightenment of the Negro voters on the issue. This particularly effect then as a claim to the right to be discussed later, but it will be admissible to say at this time that competent and popular speakers of the race will be heard on the stump within the few-est of days; able writers will be placing before the eyes of the reading public convincing reasons why the colored voters should continue to uphold the grand old party of freedom and economic advance—and, if the票选者 are not in the "squad," and the editors will doubtless be instructed from some high source to eliminate columns of choice society gossip from Cementville and throw open every available inch of space to promote the "campaign of education;" and, finally, the expert organizers in the various states, who will be invited to the meeting and to guarantee a healthy majority in every battle-ground for Taft and Sherman. Everybody will be allowed to work, and whether the reward comes just now or in the future, those best informed do not doubt that the milk and file of our people will cheerfully be given to support of the Republican vote in every locality where the Negro --- It is given out from a reliable source that there will be no "jim-crow" annex to the Republican National Committee, as has happened in some quarters. Chairman Hirschfeld in a letter to his chief men in whom he has perfect confidence, and upon them he will largely rely for advice as to how the colored voters can be corrected and how their work can be made more effective. He suggested segregation along the line of color; each factor in the campaign, white or black, when and where and who can do the most good, and how to about it in the public prints, for several weeks the condition of the colored vote has been carefully inquired into and the rumor that Negro was to be ignored by Mr. Hirschfeld and to an "asset" has no foundation in fact. # John, Hon. Smythe, former Minister to Liberia and lately principal of the Virginia Reform School for Boys in Hanover in the Old Dominion, died last Saturday, in some of his daughter Richmond. He be both sexed and for some time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Smythe was a man of strong character and exerted a powerful influence on politics in the day. "The God Guard" he was. His wife died long ago in Richmond and was brought for interment. Funeral services, with a funeral, were held at St. Philips' P. E. Church, where he under escort of a Massion committee the remains reached this city Monday and he had beside those of his late wife at Hanover Cemetery. The school at Hanover is in a thriving condition, will probably be led by Mr. Smythe's stewardies assistants. . . . Mr. James C. Napier, of Nashville, will, critically ill at the home of his brother-in-law, Mrs. John M. Langston, at Hickory Cottage. Mr. Napier has been attending the University of North Carolina Business League at Baltimore, and had come on here to attend to some important legal matter when he was suicidated. Typhoid fover has been treated, and it is hoped that the competent attention he is receiving will relieve the danger of a fatal termination of from Nashville and it is expected at his bedside. Mr. Napier is a lead member of Nashville, one of the foremost leaders of the South and stands in the first rank among the race leaders of the country. . . . The Lott Carey Baptist Association has been in charge in the Zion Baptist Church, of which W. J. Howard is pastor. The attendance of the congregation is the foremost thought in the Baptist organization. The address of welcome was delivered by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the District Court. The next session of the association will be held at Baleigh, N. C. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Francis have been the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1908. Washington at the summer home of the latter at Huntington, Long Island. The Washington Division of the United Order of True Reformers, headed by Chief W. R. Griffin, left Monday for Richmond, Md., where he will be meeting the session of the order in that city. Chief Griffin says 195,000 members of the order will be represented, the branches covering ever state in the Union. Rev. W. Taylor, R. W. Grand Master, will preside. --- Word comes from National Garnd Master E. W. B. Curry that the annual session of the National Grand Lodge of Good Man E. W. B. Curry and Daughters of Samarao, which had assumed office Baltimore this week, has been indefinite postponed. Madame Sisslerette Jones and her Black Path Troubadours are underlined for an early session. Arrangements have been made by which Williams and Walker, in "Bandana Land," will come to Belasco's in the spring, following the end of the regular season which will begin in August. The best people at Baltimore in favor of these top-notch comedians removed all fear in the mind of the local management as to the kind of audience they would have and the decision-making management here was reversed. They may be expected about March or early in April. Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Brunner, Jr. is the executive week in honor of Mr. Emmett H. Scott, who was en route from Baltimore's Business League convention to his home in Tuskegee. Short, humorous and entertaining addresses were delivered by Former President John J. P. Bach, Audrey Tyler, Recorder J. C. Dancy, Assistant District Attorney J. A. Cobb, Judge Robert H. Terrell, Mr. Alphonso O. Stafford, the President Lincoln School and by the host, Mr. Bruce. Mr. Scott tendered his sincere thanks. Delegates of Morning Star Lodge No. 40 and Forest Temple No. 9, I. B. P. O. Elks of the World, received an ovation this week upon their return from St. Paul, MN, to the University of vocation of the order. They were met at the Union Station by the local lodge in regalia, headed by a brass band and a large number of friends. A parade was formed and the party proceeded to Eureka, where they were held, followed by a dance. Mr. Jesse L. James delivered the address of welcome, to which Lawyer L. Meldezed King graciously responded. The latter announced he had been invited to solidify the Columbia No. 85 and the Morning Star No. 40 so that there would be but one Grand Lodge of Elks in the District of Columbia henceforth. The country is now estimated at 32,000, and the speakers said that practically all of them are Republicans and will vote for Taft. --- Architect Arthur E. Lankford, of the been ill for some time, has been taken to his old home at Potosi, Mo, with the hope of a change of climate will prove beneficial. --- Miss Dorothy Lindsay, formerly con- tained nurse, is officiating as clerk in charge of the branch postoffice at Gray & Reformer's Hall. Pharmacy, under True Reformer's Hall. --- Grand Master W. L. Houston has returned from his five-weeks' tour of the South and Southwest. He was received everywhere with a welcome and acclaim that was truly surprising, and he has daily received an inflating large space to the receptions tended him by the local lodges and to the addresses delivered by him. Reporters on the best white papers sought expressions from him on all sorts of topics, and his opinions were treated with the highest respect and correctly stated. Mr. Houston leaves Sunday for Atlantic City, to hold the national convention of the Biennial Movable Museum, and his Master is conceded, there being no candidate in opposition. His administration has been phenomenally successful as statistics offered in his annual address will show, the delegates from the Grand Master is from the 14th to the 19th will be not less than 7,000. The parade of the Grand Lodges, Patriarchs, Household of Ruth, the Juveniles and the P. G. M. Coronado, the most important Atlantic City has ever and will be worth travelling hundreds of miles to witness. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. St. Louis. Misses Susie and Lela Lynch have returned home, after a pleasant visit with their sister in St. Louis, Mo. . . Henry Davis and Marvin Jones, Mo. . . Harriet Barnard and Lorraine Litchfield. Mrs. Lorraine Nelson left recently for St. Paul, Minn. to visit friends...Mr. and Mrs. Blue and children have returned home to Springfield, Ill. after a pleasant visit with the Sells Floto Show... Mrs. Maud Miller Cameron Underwood, of Moline, Ill. has returned home, after a pleasant visit with the Sells Floto Show... Mrs. Eleanor Mitcherson and daughter Emma, of Alton, Ill. are in the city visiting friends. The supper given recently by Mrs. W. M. Tripplet's chapel was largely attended, after the supper recently for the benefit of the Mt. Emery Baptist Church, at the home of Mrs. Boyd, on South Clay Avenue, was quite a success. The supper at Carrie Currier, who was killed by his son, was held at the residence of his sister, Mattle Cunningham, on Wolcott street. Rev. Goff had charge of the services... Rev. Mason preached an able sermon at Mt. Emery Baptist Church on August 23. The collection for the day was $15. PONTIAC. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special After Porter, lately of Dwight, was in the city last week, en route to Bloomington to join Company E. Eighth Regiment, I. N. G. College, in Bloomington on business.....John Nelson, of Minonk, was in the city last week.....John Mosby was in the Bloomington Sunday, visiting Bill Harris and wife, and Kid Pages and a number of others BOOKER T. TO SPEAK NAT. BAPTIST ASSOCIATION LEBINGTON FINK DA HAYWOOD were up the river last week on a fishing trip...Mrs. Edith Skinner is visiting her sister, Mrs. Young, in Quincy....Mr. and Mrs. Grisson gave a party Tuesday evening of last week in honor of their daughter, Miss Leata Grisson's, sixteenth birthday anniversary....Miss Jessie Barnes, of St. Louis, Mo., was visiting Miss Jessie Barnes, on East Livingston street, Monday of last week....Miss Hattie Harris, of Champaign, is visiting her friends in Pontiac and Dwight this week....Bill Sellers, of Normal, fell from the C. & A. bridge, Monday night, and was badly injured, but will recover in a few weeks....David Stricklen and Warren S. Moore attended the drill of Bloomington Company G. Tuesday evening....Miss Maude Balden is visiting in Streator this week...Ren Thompson, who has been away on a vacation, has returned home....Mrs. Hiram Porter returned home from Chicago, where she has been visiting friends....Sam Skinner, of Bloomington, was seen on the streets Wednesday evening. LINCOLN DAY CELEBRATION Political Debate Big Feature of the Day's Program Special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 9—Great interest has been aroused here among the people over the inauguration of the between William Parker, elevator man of the City Hall, and Cary B. Lewis, a newspaper correspondent. The subject will be the Negative Note for Bryan or William H. Taft? Parker will support Taft and Lewis will make the argument for Bryan. One of the largest churches in the city will be secured for the occasion and the affair will be the largest public gathering held here since the Lincoln Day celebration. Some of the best local talent in the city will be on the program and indications points that it will be litterary affairs during the fall campaign. --- The colored people had White City last week, but up to the present many claim that the attendance has not been so large. A lot of bills were distributed here and there, but little or no newspaper work was done. There were known about the opening. There were the known mockers and all this combined helped in a large measure to lesson the attendance. --- The music at White City is being furnished by Prof. Tobee Brown's full orchestra, the same Prof. Brown who furnished music for the White City at Ewenboro and the White Fair at Fern Creek. The band is the strongest in the state and has the best reputation of any orchestra in the city. Tobee Brown is a cometet of the rest type. He plays his instrument with ease and the music is smooth and enchanting. As a result, he is the best music instructors and directors this country. It is confidently reported that Brown's band will be given consideration next year at the Lexington Fair. Mrs. Peacock and daughter, Ethel, were in the city last week. They were the guests of Mr. eacock at the residence of Mrs. Peacock and West Walnut street. Their daughter Ethel entertained and met a number of the young people in this city. They left Saturday for Chicago. Mr. Peacock will remain here and Miss Ethel will attend the school. She will complete her course in June. The Foreign Mission work of Negro Baptists in Chicago work in the development of the National Baptist Convention. The entire convention was devoted to this phase of work from 1880, when it was formed at Montgomery, Ala., until 1890, when it undertook other phases of work in the home land. Rev. L. G. Jordan, the secretary of this board, is the senior secretary of the National Baptist Convention, Department of Foreign Affairs, followed by Rev. after the death of Rev. L. M. Luke. Dr. Jordan feels that more has been done in the dissemination of information on the foreign fields, more souls have been saved during the year, by the preaching of his missionaries, and more property acquired than during any three years committed in the sixteen-seven years of the Baptist organization. The Foreign Mission Board will report at the Lexington meeting more than $1,000 increase in receipts over last year, and will report at the Lexington meeting more than $2,000, Kans, and Rev. W. H. Moses, D.D., of Pittsburg, Pa., upon the recommendation of Dr. Jordan, have been made field secretaries of this board. With these helpers the missionaries are more successful year, his department will raise $30,000. They have a number of African students and two South American students in good standing. The best exponent of Negro religion in that contributes to the salvation of others, expecting nothing but the joy coming from faithful service to a fell being and the rewarded by the great Creator for such service. ... The fourth annual session of the Colored Undertakers' Association of the State will be held in Louisville September and in the State. The meeting will bring together the college and the state, and Mr. Lucas Willis, vice president of Indianapolis, will deliver an expect lecture upon a cadaver that will be used for the occasion. The meeting will be called by the Secretary of State, Secretary A. B. Mc has arranged a magnificent program and the meeting is expected to be one of interest to the undertakers. Quinn Chapel has been selected to present the program, according to Editor Julia Young, of the Kentucky Standard, it will be a successful evening. A reception will be given at the home of Mr. A. B. McAfee. The ten undergraduate students and three more out in the state are expected to make a fine representation. . . . Mrs. Carrie Trimble, of Glasgow, Ky., is visiting Mrs. E. H. Willis, of 1213 W. Walnut street. She has been in the city for five years and day for her home. She is vice president of the Epworth League of the C. M. E. church of Glasgow. She is a ruff, foreman of the Louisville & Portland Canal, is getting along nicely with the work on the dam and is giving satisfaction to the watchman for the L. & P. Canal, will go to Charleston, S. C., to see his niece married. Ada Sims, some time this month, will be visiting from here to Chicago to visit her cousin. PRICE FIVE CENTS SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR $1.50. Santin Woodward..Harvey Kirk, of 110 15th street, head blaster for the Louis- ville & Portland Canal, has been promoted to engineer of one of the boats that is commonly used in the canals. It is the only colored man to hold that position in the history of the canal....Miss Jessie Carter, of 1211 W. Walnut street, has just returned home from her summer vacation. He is the owner of ards Creek....Miss Carrie Pate, of 1211 W. Walnut street, who spent the summer in Cincinnati, Ohio, on her vacation, has just returned home....Mr. Lightfoot, of 1211 W. Walnut street, and also Sunday morning at 3 o'clock, and leaves a large family to mourn his loss. CORAOPOLIS, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. At Mt. Hope Baptist Church, at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. J. L. Saunders, pastor, preached two soul-stirring sermons. At 3 p.m. Rev. V. L. Stoupasse, preached 3 p.m. M. E. L. Chinchepra, preached a sermon to the Tribe of Judea, 4th chap, 9th verse Genesis. Capt. Geo. W. Clarke. . . Miss Sylvia Smith, Strothers, Mr. and Mrs. has been theouse of Mr. and Mrs. Berman for several days, returned home during the week. . . Joseph Smith and T. Rosson left during the week to accept positions at Rochester, Pa. Philip Dorsey spent days during the week at Rochester, Pa. on business, returning Friday. . . Mrs. Belle Johnson, of Youngtown, O. formerly of this place, is in town, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strothers, days during the week at East End, Mrs. Lillie Dudley and Miss Halle Harris, of Pittsburg, Pa. were visiting friends in town during the week, and attended the union picnic on Friday. the 2nd day at East End, Mrs. Mary Brown, superintendent; St. Paul's, A. M. E. Zion Sunday school, Mr. Emmett, Smith, superintendent, and M. Olive Baptist Sunday school, Mrs. Myrtle Hall, Friday the 28th at Nesbitt's Grove, and it was well attended. . . Subscribe for The Freeman and keep posted on what the colored people are doing. For sale by George Wells, who has been quite sick for several months, is able to be out again. TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Georgia Patterson, after visiting in this city, has left for Birmingham, where she will visit before returning to her home. She will announce the approaching marriage of Miss Gertrude Holston and Mr. James Patton.....Jno. G. Wright has completed another nice cottage for rent.....The city schools have opened a new building of a very successful school year.....Mrs. Eva Greer, of Birmingham, was in the city last week, being called here by the illness of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Woods. Mrs. Woods many years ago have now been velescence.....Invitations have been received announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Ella Lawson, of Eufaula, and Mr. Wesley Walthall, of this city, and Mrs. Emily Walthall, of this city, at the Institute, was in the city last institute, the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Golins.....The Young Men's Social Club gave another of their swell dances at the Masonic Hall last week, with the The Young Men's Social Club giving a dance at the Masonic Hall last Friday night. Public Library 1-06 ANNUAL LEXINGTON FAIR LARGEST IN THE HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION Big Preparations for National Baptist Convention to be in Session Next Week-Women Meet in First Baptist Church. Special to THE FREEMAN. LEXINGTON, Ky., September 9.—The thirty-ninth annual fair of the Colored A. and M. Association began here Tuesday at the Colored Grounds. It was one of the largest first days of the association. The attractions were new and novel as well as interesting. Never before has the association had so many and interesting attractions. The famous Columbia Museum, the direction of Mr. Tom Howard, furnished the music for the occasion. The industrial department was well equipped with statues of every nature and the domestic corner was a feature in the display building. The cooking, sewing and other productions gave evidence that the women in the household are well trained in the various household tasks. Mr. Hawk five bears gave an exhibition of animal intelligence. Prof. Walter W. Raub, in his double balloon ascension and parachute flight, gave a demonstration. The most brilliant work of the fair was the solo work of Madam Georgia Barkley Gomez, formerly of this city. During the afternoon she sang before the audience, and she sang many operatic selections accompanied by the famous Columbus band, with Mr. Howard using the baton. She has a wonderful voice, with a magnificent range, and she sang many operatic selections. The world's greatest gymnasts, were seen each day. The many side shows and the different amusements down the "Pike" resembled a scene at the St. Louis World's Fair. Entertainment at night was also provided for patrons of the fair. This was a new feature of the association, and it is featured in large crowds. The people from the surrounge were in very fast, and on their lips are these words, "I want to hear Booker T. Washington." The distinguished educator lecturer spoke here the art of the voice. Mr. Jordan C. Jackson. The Lexington people are making great preparations to hear Mr. Washington and to entertain him. He be accompanied here by Mr. Emmett J. Scrogg. Messrs. T. J. Smith, president of the fair and Secretary A. L. Hardin, said yes, he would remind of the week to have the largest number of the history of the association." Delegates are arriving to attend the Baptist conference in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, and all points in Kentucky. The Freeman has headquarters at Dr. J. E. Hunter's Main Street, 100 North H Street, the store is the Mecca for all visitors. Mr. Lucian Johnson, one of the most popular young men in this section, is making it his friends, and The Freeman representative happened to be among the number. ... Miss Nannle H. Burroughs and her private secretary will arrive in the city to welcome Mr. Clay Bstelle, of Constitution street. The woman's convention, of which Miss Burroughs is secretary, will convene at the First Baptist Church. Miss Olivia Turner, one of the handsome girls of Richmond, Ky., will be in town to meet the fair. She is a teacher in the public schools of Richmond. The "Smart Set" is preparing to give a number of socials the remainder of the week. A number of card parties and dances are being arranged for the visit- --- From all indications, this and the next week will be one of the pleasantest and most enjoyable, that has been had here for many a year. In the older settlers of our city, the longer set in making it enjoyable for the visitors. Mr. Geo. Slaughter will sell and take subscriptions for The Freeman. LEWIS DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Everybody will strive to uphold the law, when it takes hold on all alike, in this vagrant crusade, which is now on here. The good citizens, one and all, say put the corner shark and well-dressed, never-work gents out of business and keep them out. The good citizens, one and all, mediate at Mehryar College this term. ..Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Pitman visited here while en route to Arizona. ..The Carters have many friends here who wish them much success in vaudeville. ..Home buying is a slogan here among many... managing a fall crusade on money-getting. Spears' Military Band is getting plenty of playing these days. . . Sam Dixon has opened a laundry office on Jackson street. He has also been involved in resented Elk Lodge, No. 146, of this city, at St. Paul, Minn., and report a grand session. . . Visitors from near-by towns has ended many years. The son has ended and the fans are now perched upon the top seats in the various amusement houses and vaudeville places. It matters not what some white person may proclaim one will ever believe that it is right. Want to know how to become best informed with the leading topics of the music genre to describe for the Freeman at $1.50 the year. IN THE WOMAN'S WORLD. BY "DOROTHY" This column is devoted to the interests of a woman and their organizations also. Address all communications to Dorothy, The Freeman Indianapolis, Ind. ```markdown ``` 2 To sin by silence when we should protest Makes cowards out of men. The human race Has climbed on protest. Had no voice be raised Against injustice, ignorance and lust, The inquisition yet would serve the law, And guillotines decide our least disputes. The few who dare must speak and speak again. To right the wrongs of many. —Ella Wheeler Wilcox. WOMEN AS DISTURBERS OF THE PEACE. Our women are generally inclined to be middlesome. They seem to find a deal of satisfaction in expressing an opinion, especially in the face of being, especially if the subject belongs to the other race. Unpleasant remarks about their hair, dress and general make-up are common in the face of being sententious kind, a general quarrel takes place. So many women are constantly a "chip" on their shoulder, and at the least, they are often knock it off. If a street car conductor happens to insult you according to your notion (perhaps asks or your name the second time, or the car) it is not necessary to degrade yourself by calling him vile names and telling him that he did those things because he cared for you, or that he carried your "your sleeve" all the time; just quietly put down his number and report him to his superiors. If he is on the offensive, you should come in, no doubt the public will be relieved of his service. If one man should offend you it looks very narrow to abuse every one with whom you come in contact. Refrain from creating scenes in the stores and all places. If the clerks are at the particular store, ask the floor walker in a very calm manner to please show you some ribbon, or whatever it may be, or too busy to wait upon you. In theaters where they separate the colored and the white, and you don't wish to see them, or whatever it may be too tired or too busy to wait upon you. If you are ignorant of the fact until you are seated, either leave the theater quietly or say nothing about your appearance, or you can manage that you are not in the cast, don't attempt to entertain those around you with your own management, or for it shows you ignorance, anyway, when you object to your own people, and want the white people to mix with them. If you are ignorant of the fact and ignorant, who are very annoying and positively aggravating, but the only way to snow them that you are not in their class is to ignore any reference that they There is much to overcome, and education, industry and patience are our only means to help them, and they will only binder our progress. The woman who peddles scandal is doing very little to uplift humanity and much to deceive them. She is one else to the public for an indiscreet word or action, and cause a general disturbance, when a kind word or gentle reproof to the offender would put an end to it. There are women who delight in telling you unpleasant things some one has said, and they are making some one else miserable. It does not seem to occur to them that perhaps they, too, are, or have been, the subject of the scandal. At this period of civilization it does seem that there could be found so much to do for good, so much to read, so much to keep one busy, that other people's perceptions of it would never to the average woman. Who are, and who are not?—and away the busy-bodies go. "I heard," "I believe," "I think, and," "I as good as saw him," "I think, and," "I discuss about somebody's morals, and who are they, that they should set in judgment?" "Let him without a sin be the first to cast a stone, said the Master, when the disciple touched him, and touched the hem of His garment. And not a hand was raised. That ended it. So it should be in this later time. Let that woman who is without fault cast the stone, and that woman who is honorable living, but does not parade her business, the amount of her salary, the cost of her living, and so on, for if she is good, if she is pure, she will have no suspicions as to whether some one takes advantage income covers their expenses or not. When will women be peace-makers instead of peace-breakers? When they learn to bear with fortitude to trample heaped on them, they will trample when they can keep from giving vent to their feelings; when they can find pleasure in attending to their own business; when they follow the Golden Rule. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" THE SHEATH GOWN AND WISE MEN OF BURMAH. When the govern-makers of Paris take the credit—or discredit, as the world of fashion appears to think—for the influence of the industry, they may be of health, of health, of the next truth is that these remarkable creations date back some two hundred years, if the record of fashions may be credited. A. A. Prudence, the author who lived in the Burmese Empire for several years, says that the sheath gowns turned out by the Parisians are almost identical with a creation invented by a good-old of Burman who ruled the destinies of the little empire no less than two centuries ago. The discussion of feminine dining generally has little or no interest for me, but I do not know, as I said, ago. "But all this chatter in the press about the new-fangled skirt that seems to have set all Paris to talking recalls some facts I happened to gather some years ago," he said, and collecting material for some of my literary work. These facts are of timely interest just now, and I give them for what they are worth. As a people of the time, I would work a big study and observation. I found much about them to absorb my interest, even the fashions obtaining among them claiming attention. Their dress is of course the original character and a great share of always being an indignity one could not fail to observe. "During my residence in the empire I gave no little time to the study of the Burmese, and it was a real original model of the so-called sheath skirt. Incidentally I found out many interesting data as to the reasons for the invention. "There was a time in the history of Burma, when her people were on the retrograde. Instead of going forward with other nations of the world it was 'progressing backward.' That was more than 200 years ago. By some wise providence there chance, then, to be a woman, and she appears to have been an exception to the rule of her time. "To get down to the facts of the case, the Queen called a council of the wise men among her people to speak to her before them and demanded to know what was the matter with Burma, anyhow. And then the wise men spoke. They informed their Queen that the whole country was slump in the national morals. The race was fast going to its own destruction, she was told. From a commercial and industrial standpoint Burma was sound, but morally—well, it was sore need for fumigation and disinfection and so on, resulting in." "Bournhou, said the Queen, or some- thing like that. 'I will think it over and try, to find a remedy.' It was long afterward the good Queen once made a request to the council chamber. She thereupon informed them that she had evolved a plan of reform that was likely to stay the tide of national degeneracy, and said that the council would be the war of Bumah didn't know the first principles of how to dress. She branded them a lot of rowdies, and opined that they were in measure to blame for the prevalent race suicide. 'The Queen insisted that if the women of the race did not know how to deck a boat, they would not know how they appeared, it was time for somebody to take them in hand and show them the error of their way. That, she contended, must be the first step toward refusal.' 'Her Majesty told the wise men that from her observation the women appeared only solicited that their charms should be made with this idea in view. This kind of thing must stop, the Queen vowed. The women of her race must take a new tack in dress, or she would know the reason why. "At that the good Queen deprived the wise men of the council of their very power, and the girls came fluttering in. The magnificence of their costumes dazzled the eyes of the grayheads. It was a sort of primitif, pony tail. The Queen had sprung in from them and little wonder they gasped in their astonishment. "The charms of the Burmese maledicts were not concealed—far from it. They were so long vent in the cloth of gold of which they were made expected of them. "Well, what do you think of them?" the asked, or should have asked if she didn't. "Great!" exclaimed the wise men. If he said a single manly sentiment left in them. WOMEN'S 30-CENT CLUB. Following the suggestion of the Indianapolis News, several loyal Democratic women have taken steps to organize the organization and the club" to boost the campaign fund. This is believed to be the first 30-cent club in the country, and they are taking an interest in the affair, thus far, are wives of well-known Democrats here, are planned to make the club wide and wide, and are out to perfect an organization that will give, before the end of the campaign, $300 to the fund. It will take 1,000 members of the club with success, but the women are sandwiched of success. USES PUTTY IN THE PLACE OF SEALING WAX So many Columbus (Ind.) women have been burned seriously this season by hot sealing wax that Mrs. Harvey Dunlap, of the Columbus Fire Department, which all trouble of this sort will be avoided in the future. She says her remedy for sealing wax burns is to discontinue the use of sealing wax. For the sake of safety, both the putty in putting up fruit. The putty adheres to either tin cans or glass jars when soft and pliable, and as soon as it hardens it is as air-light and less as sealing wax. The putty is also sold and there is no danger from burns whatsoever. SOCIAL LEADER "GETS BACK" AT HETTY GREEN. Hetty Green, as a vacation pastime, has bestowed a verbal lashing on American women, and these in return, smarting from merciless banishment of their criticism toward their tongues and heart upon the head of Hetty Green a few days, but rancorous remarks. The war of words now rasing between the richest woman in America and Manhasset man in New York declares the female financier that finery loving and frivolous femininity is responsible for the present era of hard times. Mr. Belle de Riva, a prominent club woman, has replied to the woman wizard of Wall street in terms of sufficient vehemence to carry to Bellows Falls, VT, where the millionaire woman financier is living. Mrs. Green's ears to take on a hectic hue. "The whole is greater than any part," said Mrs. de Riva. "This is the only reply I can make to Mrs. Green's statement. I will stop at nothing to get clothes, but the percentage is very small. When one considers that more than 6,000,000 of women are earning their own living and have something more serious to consider than the average American, that Hetty Green's ideas are grossly exaggerated. "And if it is true that even a small percentage of women make clothes and extravagance their passion, who is to blame?" Men are often the ones who are martyred by Hettie Green. Men give women nothing more to think about clothes; they expect them to think of nothing else, and so long as they decorate their opera box and grace their table the ambands, fathers and brothers are satisfied. "So long as men regard women as nothing more than dummies upon which to hang their jewels and display their wealth so social, they can be treated, even can be treated to encounter extravagance—it is the price they are willing to pay. SAYS WOMEN ARE SAVING. "Woman's natural inclination is to save, especially if she has children; but in order to add to the pomp and vantage his position, or at least what she believes his position to be. Nine out of ten women don't know their husbands' actual position, for they are the last to know settings, his financial failures. "The American man makes a mistake in hiding the business end of his life from the woman who has a right to know. He believes that his miserly methods there would be a greater business depression than there is at present, for without trade no country can prosper, he believes that his miserly methods where Hetty Green criticizes for extravagance many who in the sight of the world are, by reason of their generosity, of more use to us than material comfort to none, not even herself." GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL With the coming of September, young people are expecting to enter schools and colleges away from home, and their parents are busy getting them educated and desired are many, and the following lists may assist the parents in their selection: FOR BOYS. Winter overcoat, ulster, light overcoat, raincoat, tuxedo suit, black suit for Sunday and adam dress wear, one or two twoed suits for every occasion, soft hat, toque for winter, three pairs of shoes, slippers, rubber boots, arctics, clothes brush, hair brush and comb, tooth brushes and tooth powder, nail brush, toilet soap, sponge and bag, six face towels, two white shirts, six white shirts, six colored shirts, three negleige shirts, one sweater, collars, studs, ties, sleeve buttons, scarf pins, suspenders, button hook, shoe horn, one or two dozen handkerchiefs, one pair heavy gloves, two pairs t伞 gloves, one pair heavy gloves, two pairs t伞 gloves, one bag for soiled linen, several couch pillows, one couch cover, an elder- down or warm bed cover, six sheets, six pillow cases, six table napkins. FOR GIRLS. Two school dresses for fall, two suits for winter, best dress for Sunday, two dresses for evening, covet jacket for cool days, neat, winter coat, raincoat, furs, bat hat, ypil hat, wool shirt, wool and silk shirt waist, six sets underwear, three sets knitted underwear, two long sleeve knitted vests to wear under linen shirt turtleneck, one pair of dresses, one pair best shoes, one pair slippers, bathrobe and slippers, silk kimono, wool kimono, wool sweater, winter, tan and dress gloves, hair ribbons, one dozen hat, ypil hat, wool shirt, wool and silk shirt toilet comb ahd brushes, soap, sponge, six face towels, six bath towels, six wash towels, six wash cloths, beauty pins, cuff buttons, fancy combs, button hook, shoe button, towel roll, powder manicure set, clothes and hat brushes, shoe brush, shoe polish, umbrella, parasol, fan, hat bags, shoe bag, couch pillows, couch pillows, allow cases, dozen table napkins, napkin ring, eddow bed cover, bag for soiled linen. means with a French heel as well as one with a flat heel—she should always wear a skirt that covers it. The gored skirt which is fastened down the front, the skirt on the back. We have gone quite made over the skirts and jumps that fasten down the front. It is a pretty fashion and a decided relief from what has gone before. OFFICERS ELECTED. The following officers were elected at the twenty-seventh annual convention of the District Grand Lodge, No. 3, of the Grand United Order of Household of Ruth, which met at St. Joseph, Mo., last month: District Most Noble Governess—Belle W. Compound Lodge, City District Right Noble Governess—Frances Johnson, Mexico District Noble Governess—Blanch Clay, St. Charles District Worthy Recorder—Viola S. Clay, St. Louis District Worthy Treasurer—Ella Harris, St. Joseph THE FALL FASHIONS There is such a wide range of volle materials that one can pay dimes or dollars for a garment, and there is a considerable amount of talk these days when economy is being on dimes, and we are glad to note that many do so, very creditably carrying out the statement of its possibilities in the market. There are many inimely attractive cotton volles, possessed of a silk-like finish, that one need not hesitate a moment in selecting a dress of double-width navy blue serge, price 40 cents a yard, was made very dressy by the addition of shaped navy blue tafetta yoke and collar. The yoke was outlined with a plastered plastered yoke outlines, made of cream volle, edged with a navy blue and cardinal braid on each side of the white emplementation. This plastered the skirt was a gored one, the front cut on the bias, having a seam down the center front. It was quite plain, unlined and finished with a six-inch hem in narrow-pleated belt of navy tafetta silk. The use of black velvet as a trimming occurs to us every now and then, each time with the force of a surprise. It is quite a puzzle why we ever leave off using considering how hard it ever a tiny bow with very little of distinction to an otherwise very ordinary dress. This summer a clever little touch of black is to be seen on many frocks. It is particularly effective on a short coat, at the shore the other afternoon a very pretty woman was wearing a dress of greeny-blue shantung, trimmed with green and blue and mauve embroideries, with a vest and high collar of white lawntie and a long sleeve. The dress of the vest on either side there was a narrow line of black velvet, ending in a small bow with short ends. It is only natural that the directoire fashion should have affected the pretty garments dedicated to the cozy hour, of 5 o'clock. Never is a tea gown more welcome than after a strenuous day. The rose-colored gown is only a small party, it is also suitable for dinner and saves the trouble of another change. The high waist reigns on nearly all the tea gowns of the day, though very often the gown is fitted close, while the overdress has a band round it under the arms to take the place of a belt. A very pretty example of the modern tea gown has a Greek underside of lace and a rose-colored rose-colored crepe de chine. The fronds turn back from the lace petticoat, with small buttons covered with rose-colored satin and a deeper rose-colored belt high under the arms. The vest, which is also rose-colored, is fitted with Hungarian embroidery in shades of rose-colored silk on transparent net. ABOUT FALL MILLINERY. Pompon effects of plumes are quite the thing, about five of the ordinary sized ones being gathered into one bunch, the tips turning outward. The simplest hats have a fancy band of some kind or other. Some of them are made of silk, others of satchel braid, put on in fancy designs. The swellest imaginable band is made of tiny ostrich feathers. A hat to make one's mouth fairly water is shown in mulberry shaded felt, the front being trimmed. It is made of crushed raspberry and crushed strawberry satin ribbon. The back effect is finished with a mass of large, deep pink-colored roses and foliage. It may seem surprising, but most people, in the form of ribbon, were used in the making of the front rosettes. The hats this season are either extremely large or largely extreme. The small hats fit closely to the head and have some sort of trimming standing upright in the front. The hats are marked with a small band of satchel braid, kind being used, whether it be ribbon, plumes, wings or buckles. However, the article used is sure to be enormous. The buckles used are very much on the order of picture --- The large hats are beautiful for the people who are able to wear them. They will not seem so exaggerated now that we have had a season of the mercury. The large hats, full waltzes of leather-colored felt is on the Gainsborough style, the front being entirely covered with a natural owl wing, which extends from one side to the other. The back of the down is filled in with a beautiful bow of the same colored ribbon. For one thing, pauon blue is to be the second taupe gray, the衬or having a close second taupe gray. Biscuit color is good if combined with the latter color. Lotus and vruxen rose are quite proper, especially if used on a dressier, more borsenux, which is a deep wine color, is extremely good. A new shade of lavender, which will be worn on more dressy occasions, is called marquise. A good green is shown by lettuce and an emerald is called pomme. FOR THE GIRL WITH SMALL INCOME. The woman without a very large pocketbook is very apt to say that all these fabrics and trimmingss, beautiful and varied thinks at first hand that these wondrous products of the weave and the dyepot are for those who revel in the gala occasions of life and who have the opportunity and the surer success in a sense this is true. A woman who lives simply and goes to very few parties a year, or none at all does not wish to wear a gown and bodices draped with studded lace and touched off with gold and silver soutache. The woman who merely affords ginghams and all the chances to make her clothes entirely different from what they have been, and from each other, as her more fortunate sister who wears the panties. No way is this better shown than the fact that even ordinary ginghams are made up in such different ways and with such cleverness that the material has taken on the air. The old shirt waist style, with its plaited skirt and waist to match, need only be used by those who lack invention or a design. Dozens of different ideas are offered. Skirts are not plaited, but gored and fastened in front or at the side. They are usually made to point to noms or left entirely plain. They are sharply gored over the waist line and finished to the long slit. The smart little blouse tucked and plaited and brought down to the high waist line and finished there is long slit. The smart made in the plece, merely plaited to fit the waist line and cut out at the neck to show a small yoke and finished to the slit. ABOUT THE DRESS SKIRT. Nothing is uglier than a skirt that stops at the ankle to show an old-fashioned shoe which, because of its flat heel and the lack of wrinkles, is foot a length that should never be exposed. The short skirt is for the boot or the low shoe with straight Spanish heel. Wearing a good-looking shoe, a woman with a long skirt allows. 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Copyright, 1908, by the Curtis Publishing Company. Copyright, 1900, by Robert W. Chambera. [CONTINUED.] His face altered so quickly that, con- fused, she only stared at him, the fixe- d smile stamped on her lips; then, overwhelmed in the revelation: "Stephen, surely, surely, you know what I meant! I did not mean that! Dear, you do dream for one moment that--that I could"— "No. You have not hurt me. Be- sides, I know what you mean." After a moment he swung forward on his crutches, biting his lip, the frown gathering between his temples. They were passing the big, old fash- ened hotel with its white facade and green blinds, a lingering landmark of the older city. "We'll telephone here," he said. "We'll telephone here," he said. Sibie by side they went up the great, broad stoop and entered the lobby. "If you'll speak to Leila, I'll 'get Plank on the wire. Say that we'll stop for you at 7." She gave her number; then, at the end of the operator, entered a small booth. Siward was given another booth in a few moments. Plank answered from his office. His voice sounded grave and tired, but it quickened, tinged with surprise, when Siward made known his plan for the evening. "Is Mrs. Mortimer in town?" he demanded. "I had a wire from her that expected to be here, and I hoped to see her at the station tomorrow on her way to Lenox." "She's stopping with Miss Landis. Can't you manage to come?" asked Siward anxiously. "I don't know. Do you wish it particularly? I have just seen Quarrier and Harrington. I can't quite understand Quarrier's attitude. There's a certain hint of defiance about it. Harrington is all caved in. He is ready to thank us for any meries. But Quarrier—there's something I don't fancy, don't exactly understand, about his attitude. That's why I've expected to spend a quiet evening, studying up the matter and examining every phoebe." "You've got to dine somewhere," said Siward. "If you could fix it to dine with us—But I won't urge you." "I'll go. Will you say that we'll stop for them at 77?" "I don't want to urge you," repeated Siward. "You're not. I'll go. But—wait one moment—tell me, did Quarrier know that Mrs. Mortimer was to stop with Miss Landis?" wait a moment. Hold the wire." He opened the door of the booth and saw Sylvia waiting for him, seated by the operator's desk. She rose at once when she saw he wished to speak with her. "Tell me something," he said in a low voice. "Did Mr. Quarrier know that Lilia was to stay overnight with you?" "Yes," she answered quietly, surprised. "Why?" Swall nodded vaguely, closed the door again and said to Plank: "Yes, Quarrier knows it. Do you think he'll be there tonight? I don't suppose Miss Landis and Mrs. Mortimer know he is in town." Plank's troubled voice came back over the wire. "I don't know. I don't know what to think. I suppose I'm a little just a trifle, overworked. Somebody once said that I had one nerve in me somewhere, and Quarrier's probably found it. That's all." "If you think it better not to come"—"I'll come. I'll stop for you in the motor. Don't worry, old fellow. And—take your fighting chance. Goodby." Sliward, absorbed in his own thoughts, rose and walked slowly out of the booth, utterly unconscious that he had left his crutches leaning upright in the corner. It was only the surprise dawning into tremulous delight on Sylvia's face that at last arrested him. "See what you have done," he said, laughing through his own surprise. "I've a mind to leave them there now and trust to your new cure." But she was instantly concerned and anxious and, entering the booth, brought out the crutches and forced him to take them. A man and a woman are holding hands. "No risks now," she said decisively. "We have too much at stake this evening. Lefla is coming. Isn't it perfectly delightful?" "No risks now!" she said decisively. "No risks now!" she it perfectly de- sidectively. "Perfectly," he said, his eyes full of the old laughing confidence again. "and the most del- lightful part of it all is that you don't know how delightful it is going to be." "Don't I? Very well. Only I in- form you that I mean to be perfectly happy. And that means that I'm going to do as I please. And that means— oh, it may mean anything! What are you laughing at, Stephen? I know I'm excited. I don't care. What girl wouldn't be? And I don't know what's ahead of me at all, and I don't want to know. I don't care." CHAPTER FOURTEEN CHAPTER FOURTEEN If a man's grief does not awaken his dignity, then he has none. In that event grief is not even respectable. And so it was with Leroy Mortimer when Lydia at last turned on him. If you caress an Angora too long and too persistently it runs away. And before it goes it scratches. Lydia Vyse left Saratoga when the financial stringency began to make it unpleasant for her to remain. She told Mortimer without the slightest compunction that she was going. He did not believe her, and he gave her the new big yellow and black car. She sold it the same day to a bookmaker, an old friend of hers; withdrew several jewels from limbo-gems which Mortimer had given her—and gathered together everything for which if he turned ugly she might not be criminally liable. She had never liked him. She had long disliked him. So she wrote a note to the governors of the Patrooons club saying that both Quarrier and Mortimer were aware that the guilt of her escapade could not be attached to Siward; that she knew nothing of Siward, had accepted his wager without meaning to attempt to win it, had never again seen him and had on the impulse of the moment made her entry in the wake of several men. She added that when Quarrier, as governor, had concurred in Siward's expulsion he knew perfectly well that Siward was not guilty, because she herself had so informed Quarrier. Since then she had also told Mortimer, but he had taken no steps to do justice to Siward, although he (Mortimer) was still a governor of the Patrooons club. This being about all she could think of to make mischief for two men whose recent companionship had nourished and irritated her, she shipped her trunks by express, packed her jewel case and valise and met Desmond at the station. Desmond had business in Europe. Lydia had as much business there as anywhere, and, although she had been faithless to Mortimer for a comparatively short time, within that time Desmond already had sworn at her and struck her. So she was quite ready to follow Desmond anywhere in this world or the next. And that, too, had not made her the more considerate toward Mortimer. When the latter returned from the races to find her gone the last riddled props to what passed for his manhood gave way, and the rotten fabric came crashing into the mud. Creditors with sharp noses scented the whirlwind afar off and hemmed him in with unsettled accounts, mostly hers. Somebody placed a lien on his horses, a deputy sheriff began to follow him about, all credit ceased as by magic, and men crossed the street to avoid meeting with an old companion in direst need. Still, alternately stupefied by his own grief and maddened into the necessity for action, he packed a suit case, crawled out of the rear door, toiled across country and found a farmer to drive him twenty miles over a sandy road to a local railroad crossing, where he managed to board a train for Albany. At Albany as he stood panting and sweating on the long concrete platform which paralleled track No. 1 he saw a private car, switched from a Boston and Albany train, shunted to the rear of the Merchants' express. The private car was lettered in gold on the central panel, "Algonquin." He boarded the Pullman coupled to it forward, pushed through the vestibule, shoved aside the Japanese steward and darky cook, forcing his way straight into the private car. Quarrier, reading a magazine, looked up in astonishment. For a full moment neither spoke. Then Mortier dropped his suit case, sat down in an armchair opposite Quarrier and leisurely mopped his reeking face and neck. "Scotch and lithial" he said hoa THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER 17. The Japanese steward looked at Quarrier, then, at that gentleman's almost imperceptible nod, went away to execute the commission. He executed a great many similar commissions during the trip to New York. When they arrived there at 5 o'clock Quarrier offered Mortimer his hand and held the trembling, puffy fingers as he leaned closer, saying with cold precision and emotionless emphasis something that appeared to require the full concentration of Mortimer's half drugged faculties. And when at length Mortimer drove away in a hansom Quarrier's Japanese steward went with him-perhaps to carry his suit case—a courtesy that did credit to Quarrier's innate thoughtfulness and consideration for others. He was very considerate. He even called Agatha up on the telephone and talked with her for ten minutes. Then he telephoned to Plank's office, learned that Harrington was already there, telephoned the garage for a car which he always kept ready in town and presently went bowling away to a conference on which the last few hours had put an entirely' new aspect. It had taken Plank only a few minutes to perceive that something had occurred to change a point of view which he had believed it impossible for Quarrier to change. Something had gone wrong in his own careful calculations —some cog had slipped, some rivet given way, some bed plate cracked. And Harrington evidently had not been aware of it, but Quarrier knew it. There was something wrong. It was too late now to go tinkering in the dark for trouble. Plank understood that. Coolly, as though utterly unaware that the machinery might not stand the strain, he started it full speed. And when he stopped it at last Harrington's grist had been ground to atoms and Quarrier had looked on without comment. There seemed to be little more for them to do except to pay the miller. "Tomorrow," said Quarrier, rising to go. It was on the edge of Plank's lips to say "Today," but he was silent, knowing that Harrington would speak for him. And the old man did, without words, turning his iron visage on Quarrier with the silent dignity of despair. But Quarrier coldly demanded a day before they reckoned with Plank. And Plank, profoundly disturbed, shrugged his massive shoulders in contemptuous assent. So Quarrier and Harrington went away, the younger partner taking leave of the older with a sneer for an outworn prop which no man could ever again have use for. Old and beaten, that was all Harrington now stood for in Quarrier's eyes. The least of his victims might now finish him with a club where he swayed in his loosened saddle or leave him to that horseman on the pale horse watching him yonder on the horizon. (Continued next week.) Hotel Notes. By W. FORREST COZART. It is the duty of every colored waiter to make a special effort to please, remembering that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. The eye of every hotel proprietor is now on the colored waiter, and unless there is a change for the better colored waiters will find themselves out in the cold. Mr. Gratton Lewis, chef at the Marlboro-Blenheim, Atlantic City, was recently presented a gold watch and umbrella by his crew of thirty-six cooks. Chef Lewis holds a unique position, as white help is employed in every department. Although colored, Mr. Lewis has several white cooks under him, and is only thirty-six years old. Mrs. E. A. Browne, of Philadelphia, spent several days in Atlantic City, recently, as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cozart, Browne, who formerly lived in Chicago, but for the last five years has been a valuable employee in the large restaurant conducted in the Broad street station at Philadelphia. As stated in a previous issue, the Hotel and Market influence, and it behoves the colored waiters to keep in good relationship with the World. In this issue we publish an interesting letter from far-away Panama. The waiters are passing through a crisis. Let every waiter resolve to win, not by talk, but by giving efficient service. Mr. Taft is silent about the colored soldiers. But two-thirds of the colored voters are anxious to hear from him along with the other officers. Mr. Taft will not vote for Mr. Taft unless he expresses himself in favor of restoring the colored soldiers to their place in the army. Will he or will he not? That is the question. The close has struck twelve. Mr. Robert Dade, the efficient and popular second waiter at the Haddon Hall, Atlantic City, is wearing a bright smile that won't come off. It is all because he came out victor in aoting contest as before, and soon settled into a second Atlantic City, and to further proclaim his popularity he received the first prize, a handsome gold watch. Mr. Dade is an Odd Fellow and church worker, and has held him present position for many years. Through his attorney, I. H. Nutter, of Atlantic City, the editor of this department has entered suit against the South Side of the city, for furnish equal accommodation to colored and white passengers. The suit is the result of the inferior accommodation received last March by Mr. and Mrs. Cox, and the superior accommodation between Atlantic Ga., and Washington D. C. Mr. Nutter is a graduate of Howard University, and has an excellent reputation as a lawyer. He is an ex-walter and goes into the case with a strong determination to win. The similar to the Georgia Edwards case, and will be fought along the same line. COLORED WAITERS IN CANAL ZONE. Empire Hotel, Canal Zone, Panama, Aug. 14, 1998. Editor Hotel World: I was working the Hoost World for the past leaghteen years; many of those years I was not a subscriber, but I al- ways managed to read "the other fellow's copy," and I must say you summed up that impudent letter of M. J. Homsly just right, that you have always been the champion of the old-time colored waiter, and how you have tried to hold up their cause, it is no surprise to me to hear you have turned against you, that is really their own bait, for instead of of them, you are following in the footsteps of the old-timer and making a good, clean waiter of him- self, he wants a college education, and he too goes up to wait on table, colored waiter, colored waiter, you friends right along in the hotel field. You take the average commercial traveler and he is better satisfied to have an old-time colored waiter wait on him than any other waiter, but he doesn't stand for young smart alecks. The good behavior Vardaman is right; the more book learning they get the worst they get. Here on the Canal Zone we come in contact with them right along. All the West Indians are well educated, and if you could read some of the language, style and expressions used by most of the working application by letter for a position, you would like they will be the most large professors, but put them to work and they are simply worthless. They don't know how to work and don't care to learn. Along the line of the commissaries nothing but West Indians (Negroes) were employed to work on the employees. They, as clerks, got so impulses the would care whether you were waited on or not; they even say that the Americans cannot run the commissaries without them. So now they are being replaced by white men from the States. These Negroes had at all been of it if they had only used a little common sense and had done half way right but too much book learning made them useless. I have worked colored crews for many years, and if I am allowed to get together a crew of the old-time cooks and waiters I don't care for the modern Negro; I rather pay $10 a week to the old-time colored waiters than $4 to the new smart Negroes. Note inclosed clipping, how my old employer has his time with them. You never heard of this twenty years ago. C. L. VAN DEN HEURK. Takes Issue with J. J. Miles. Editor Wailer's Department of The Freeman: Dear Shr. I have just read a letter in your letter to me, and I am writing to J. M. Liles, at present headwaiter of the National Hotel of Peoria, Ill. Mr. Miles makes a very strenuous effort to show to you the care and attention of the agers in particular that the colored waiters of to-day and for several years back are so devoid of character and inferior in quality that they can no longer be relied upon. I am writing to the service that was characteristic of the colored waiter of many years ago. He refers to the present day waiters as "tramps," and he refers to the colored waiter as "tramp service" that have left the field to the tramp waiters, and they would be only too glad to see the day when the colored waiter will not be required to work. It seems strange indeed that a man who has spent at least forty years of his life in the dining room, thirty-five of it as headwaiter over crews of colored waiters, has spent at least forty years of his life he had been employing so long were "tramps," therefore not capable of such attainments as would qualify them for giving as good service as any waiter, re- He must admit then that he himself is of questionable character or he doesn't. He must admit that he colored waiters are not recognized by the better class of colored people any more than the white waiter is recognized by the better class of colored people. There are of my acquaintance a great number of waiters of education, culture and refinement, and, above all, character as good as any man's, who are not only admitted, but in the best colored homes of this country. If Mr. Miles thinks the colored waiter so low and degraded, wouldn't it be more appropriate to publish something to elevate him, rather than publish his shortcomings to the world? What has he been doing all these forty years to do that done something for his brother waiter? If Mr. Miles thinks what he says is true, Wilberforce WILBERFO Opens First Tues Located in Greene county, 3 1-4 surroundings. Refined community penses low. Classical and Scientific Millinery, Normal and Business De Great opportunities for High Sch Professional Courses. Catalogue and Special Wilberforce University, WILBERFORCE, OHIO. Opens First Tuesday in September. Located in Greene county, 3 1-4 miles from Xenia, O. Healthful surroundings. Refined community. Faculty of 32 members. Expenses low. Classical and Scientific, Theological, Preparatory, Music, Millinery, Normal and Business Departments. Ten Industries taught. Great opportunities for High School Graduates entering College or Professional Courses. Catalogue and Special Information Furnished. Take God as Add Equal to Equal and The Western Beauty, Supreme Grand Union depart. Ky., organiza. by Joseph Hatchett June of Kentucky May 24, 1888 and certified in the 1888, George W. Smith. Clerk, by T. H. Beverley ett, entered according to act of Congress July 22 at Washington, D. C. for the purpose of uniting your town. For this purpose the order of Western Be appeal to the thinking Negroes of America who do you love your people. Are you proud of you let us hustle and get together in the grand order your town. For this purpose the order of Western Be ready and willing to extend the hand of fellow guide you by deeds rather than by words. the trone. The order of Western Beauties, fame and in the near future. Organizers wanted in each JOSEPH HATC Headquarters of the Western Beauty St. 129 Second Street, Annual Excurs Saturday Night L. E. & W. Ry. and $2.50===Round Special train leaves Union Station 10:00 Salle Street Station, Chicago 6:00 a. m. Chicago 11:00 p. m. Sept. 19th, arrives change of cars. Get tickets at City Offi Take God as Our Leader! Add Equal to Equal and the Total will be Equal. The Western Beauty, Supreme Grand Union Lock Lodge No. 1, located in the city of Henderson, Ky., organized by Joseph Hatchett June 29, 2886, incorporated under the general statutes of Kentucky May 29, 1888, and certified in the Henderson County Court the 30th day of May. 1888, George W. Smith, Clerk, by T. H. Beverley. Deputy Clerk; copyrighted by Joseph Hatchett overseeing the organization of the county court. Attended at Washington, D. C. for the purpose of uniting the Negroes of America in union and love as a race. For this purpose the order of Western Beauties, with its great membership, do this day appeal to the thinking Negroes of America who for various reasons are not united as a race. Do you love your people? Are you proud of your being in the world ambung man? If you are, set aside your best friend and best friend among those who are your best friends, who laugh when you laugh and weep when you weep; who are always ready and willing to extend the hand of fellowship; who will aid and assist and counsel and guide you by deeds rather than by words, the true bond of race union and love that binds us as one. The order of Western Beauties, fame and name, is not in its zenith today, but will come in the near future. Organizers wanted in each state and territory. For information address JOSEPH HATCHETT, S. G. C., Headquarters of the Western Beauty Supreme Grand Union Lock Lodge No. 1. 129 Second Street, - - - Henderson, Kentucky. Saturday Night, Sept. 12 L. E. & W. Ry. and L. S. & M. S. Ry. Special train leaves Union Station 10:00 p. m., Saturday, Sept. 12th, arrives La Salle Street Station, Chicago, 6:00 a. m., Sunday, Sept. 13th, returning, leaves Chicago 11:00 p. m., Sept. 13th, arrives Indianapolis 6:00 a. m., Sept. 14th. No change of cars. Gets at City Office, 1 E. Wash. st., or at Union Station. G. A. P. D. Kodak F 223 Ind. Ave.—WELL'S PIC Special attention given to Out- Films. Writer N. A. MOORE, Pres. W. H. ALLERDIC Moore Groce Special attention given to Out-of-Town orders. Mail Your Films. Write for Price List. Pure Food Store. Phones: NEW, 892, 891; OLD, 892, 891: 164 North Phones: NEW, 892, 891. 164 North Illinois Street OLD, 892, 891. HORACE TALBER, Secretary. R. C. KENNEDV. how on earth could he have nerve enough to ask a proprietor for a position, knowing full well that he must use as assistants the men he comes to call "tramps" and "worst element" in race. Oh, consistency, thou art a jewel! Furthermore, there is a great deal of difference between the conditions contending white and colored people in this country. But with the coloration it is as waiter when it is in his power to be president of a railroad or life insurance company, or any other position of great importance, he has no other chance to blame. But with this coloration it different. He starts in with a white man as brakeman on a railroad; in fifteen years the white man will be superintendent, in the same white man will be private ear, and if you see the colored man that started with him fifteen years before, he is still a brakeman. Take a white man as colored boy at an early age, put them both in the same kind of work; in fifteen years the white boy will be manager at a big salary, and the colored boy may get to be a man, but out that is as far as he can go. The same is true in many other kinds of business. I am not finding fault with conditions or attempting to place the blame, but they are applying to Mr. Miles's comparison of the way he was doing, and he has to be a you can readily see that on account of the 'olive' need man's limited opportunities he is often forced in to certain kinds of employment that he would not have to do if he belongs to a more fortunate race. Very much, he can not change conditions with many white men. Years of continuous work have made me sufficiently familiar with my work to do it comparatively easy and at good wages; then, too, as an art, gives one's mind food for a good. Showing the importance of the day who is capable of successfully managing the class cafe, and I will show you a man of deep intelligence, one far more capable than some of "the better element" that Mr. Miles refers to. I sincerely trust that this is the part to me to Mr. Miles's letter will not be construed to be "mud slinging" or anything of the kind (for personally I like him very much), but an honest effort to deny on behalf of the many self-respecting and industrious cal- I am not finding fault with conditions or attempting to place the blame, but they are applying to Mr. Miles's comparison of the way he was doing, and he was doing it before that the future even more faithfully than we have in the past. The editor of this department, as well as many others of the profession, has worked hard to prove to the world that the waiters of today are not the roustabout of years ago, and, as educated gentlemen, have dignified their profession and thus placed it upon such a high plane that it is not considered a degraded position. It has been our delight to point to the fact that such men as Dr. R. T. Washington, Bishop Arnett, T. Thomas Fortune, Lawyers McGhee and Green, Revs. Dr. Credit, Jolly and Thornton, Drs. Shepherd, Ware, Foreman, Morris, Bowen and others were ex-waiters. Just as the public had been won over, here comes one J. J. Miles, a headwaiter for too many years, and writes the Hotel World that the present-day waiters are all tramps. Will some one remind the fool-killer that there is yet work to do? Remember, we are publishing one of the best weekly newspapers in the country for those who like fresh news matter, timely editorials, interesting stage news, items important to women and the best of sporting gossip of the week. University, ORCE, OHIO. Day in September. miles from Xenia, O. Healthful y. Faculty of 32 members. Exc. c, Theological, Preparatory, Music, departments. Ten Industries taught. School Graduates entering College or Information Furnished. W. S. SCARBOROUGH, President. Our Leader! In the Total will be Equal. On Lock Lodge No. 1, located in the city of Hen- deron, 1896, incorporated under the general statutes Henderson County Court, the 9th day of May, Deputy Clerk: copyrighted by Joseph Hatch- 1906, in the office of the Librarian of Congress of the Negroes of America in union and love as a centre with its great membership, do this day to for various reasons are not united as a race. our being in the world among men? If you are, of Western Beauties and be among those who worship, who will aid and assist and counsel and bond of race union and love that binds us as name, is not in its zenith to-day, but will come state and territory. For information address CHETT, S. G. C., supreme Grand Union Lock Lodge No. 1. Henderson, Kentucky. Sion to Chicago night, Sept. 12 and L. S. & M. S. Ry. Trip===$2.50. p. m., Saturday, Sept. 12th, arrives La. , Sunday, Sept. 13th; returning, leaves Indianapolis 6:00 a. m., Sept. 14th. No race, 1 E. Wash. St., or at Union Station. C. L. HILLEARY. 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Special rates on standing professional and business account for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. New Phone 2880. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 1908. Get busy, stay busy, is an antidote for the virus mob. Louisville wants to be getting ready at once to entertain the National Negro Business League if it expects to equal Baltimore. The mob will be as useless as a last year's bird's nest if we subscribe to a very few conditions and live faithfully up to them. And sure enough winter bids fair to be what is predicted for it—long, cold, with plenty of snow. Maybe we'll have an early opening in the spring. Bishop and Mrs. B. T. Tanner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last month. The occasion was also the fifthieth anniversary of the Bishop's ministerial career. Booker T. Washington's "itinerary" in Mississippi, according to Charles Banks, of Mound Bayou, Miss., is as follows: Holly Springs, October 5; Jackson, October 6; Natchez, October 7; Vicksburg, October 8; Greenville, October 9; Mound Bayou, October 10. Some insist on reckoning with the government, holding it responsible for much of the ill civil practices. Our government, as those of enlightened nations, is but a reflex of the people. It stands for the great majority, voicing its views, making its sentiment into laws. Somehow we must find a way to be favored of this great majority. The lack of rain for several weeks means that the late vegetable crop will be disappointing, and as a consequence prices for food will be higher than usual. The panic has not gone altogether, and, more yet, we are in the midst of a presidential campaign with its uncertainty. The trinity of circumstances is enough to put the poor man out of commission. Even the man of fair circumstances will have ocession to do some thinking. And if all of this by way of discouragement were not sufficient, we are told to look out for a good old-fashion winter. How cheerful it all sounds! The tri-anniversary in honor of the Rt. Rev. Abraham Grant, of the A. M. E. Church, was recently celebrated in Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, Kansas City, Mo. The three events celebrated were the most important periods in his life—his birthday, the occasion being the sixtieth anniversary; his advent into the ministry, which occurred thirty-five years ago, and his elevation to the seat of Bishops, which took place twenty years ago. Much interest was shown by the members and preachers of his district, who showed their love by many tokens, including testimonials by way of valuable presents. The excellent speeches were assuring of the place he holds in their affections. Bishop Grant is universally loved; he is known as the evangelist Bishop, winning his way to the hearts of his hearers by his effective pulpit utterances. "Pointing the Way" is the latest book by the well-known Negro author, Sutton E. Griggs. Mr. Sutton deals with the situation in the South, showing the condition of the Negro when shorn of his privileges. His views and criticisms are woven in a story full of dramatic and humorous situations, with more or less pathos running through, making the volume readable and interesting. The author is of ability, clothing his thoughts in beautiful expressions that are pleasingly worded. The volume as a whole will prove an acceptable edition to the literature produced by the Negroes. Mr. Sutton has received many complimentary notices from scholars more or less eminent, also from the press, all of which says that he is not without merit, deserving encouragement in his method of educating the people to be greater hearted when considering his race. The publication may be mad of the Orion Publishing Company, Nashville, Tenn. Price, $1.00. Anent the recent National Medical Association convention, which recently met in New York, is the following: "The most brilliant social function "Gay New York" has known in many a day—if ever—took place Thursday evening at beautiful Murray Hill Lyceum, one of the most attractive assembly halls in the country. Nearly 1,000 diners were served at a single sitting and the menu furnished by the Cross Catering Company was ex- ceptionally fine. The scene was one of bewildering magnificence. To borrow from the novelist, 'it beggared description.' Dr. W. G. Alexander, of Orange, N. J., made an admirable toastmaster. Dr. Booker T. Washington entered the hall during the speech-making and the proceedings had to be suspended until he could be seated at the speakers' table, so intense was the enthusiasm. Appropriate toasts were responded to by Editor Fred R. Moore, Hon. Charles W. Anderson, Dr. York Russell, Rev. Hutchins C. Bishop, Dr. William Slowe, Dr. R. F. Boyd, Counsellor James D. Carr, Dr. C. H. Sheppard, Dr. W. H. Wright, Prof. W. L. Bulkley and Dr. Amanda V. Gray, Dr. Booker T. Washington spoke briefly. "In the opinion of the officers and individual members, the tenth annual session of the National Medical Association was the banner meeting of the organization. New York has set a pace that will make other cities work like Trojans to equal." The National Medical Association convention which recently met at New York was one of the great and significant gatherings of Negroes of the year. The association is composed of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists and trained nurses from all parts of the country, and who testify to their prosperity, their race love and zeal when they come from their various and distant sections to meet in convention from time to time. These classes represented in the National Medical Association, the physicians, the surgeons, the pharmacists and the trained nurses, have reached an acceptable plane in race affairs. If we were asked the condition of the various classes in view of writing down the racial status at this date, when the names of these were called, we would have no hesitancy in answering, "Satisfactory." This answer would not be a one-man opinion, but the concensus of opinions gleaned from everywhere and for a period of years. If other callings on the whole were so satisfactory as these the total race would move up a peg. As it is, they are an incentive, serving notice on others to "go thou and do likewise" if they would play the part well that is essayed. Such men as Drs. Daniel H. Wiliams, N. F. Mossell, R. F. Boyd, Geo C. Hall, A. M. Curtis, W. S. Loftin, C. Summer Wormell were among the delegates. Valuable and brilliant papers were features of the convention which were indicative of the progressiveness of the respective professions. The wise colored man prefers to see his race a part of every party having a reasonable excuse for existing. The Republicans, many of the leading ones, have long since declared that the Negroes as a body were a menace to that party, and that they should mix up, join other parties and act just like the white people. This advice was generally given after the voting had been done, and perhaps there was a string to the advice. But it has been given so repeatedly that the colored voters have become indifferent, restless. This has been so in Indiana and particularly in Marlon county. This year it appears that many of the colored voters will do what they have so often been told was the best thing for them to do. The avenue is pretty well laden wita good stout, robust fellows, in the very pink of condition, physically. They are seen often enough with their heads together talking it over—as to how they are going to get theirs. Just to think, all of this strapping manhood wasted. Some wee mite of a fellow is toiling with might and main, often lacking in the very essentials with which these are so heavily endowed. So much time wasted—it makes one nervous. Do something, don't matter very much what, just so you keep busy. It is proposed that the recently organized Negro Law and Order League of Chicago become permanent, national, reaching all the States where colored people live. Strange enough, the movement grew out of what is held to have been an imposition on the colored people in the city of Springfield. The prime movers seem to have felt that the uprising was momentary in that it was fanned into a flame by an incident, and that there were causes, hidden springs, attributable to an element of the colored people which is careless in its civic conduct. The formation of the league in the moment suggests such an explanation of its action, or something similar. The colored people, those suffering without cause, will think the league movement an unnecessary censure, in the hour of their affliction, since it appears to put the responsibility on them. A Negro Law and Order League, however, can be of much good. The race is not a law breaker as it is best understood. It by no means is a banditt, organized into bands for robbing, plundering, murdering. There is no alarm felt for the safety of women. Yet the league has its mission. The Negro is yet uncouth, lacks in the essentials of citizenship. Gambling , drinking, carousing, coarse language in the presence of others, with uncalled for importence and arrogance—importance—are the greater sins. They are not committing crimes with impunity, and should not thus be advertised. The traits enumerated is the Negro's self and he seems no more able to lay them down than a leopard to change its spots. In fact, the race seems to glory in those hurtful qualities, and simply because not educated high enough to look down. Very much of a certain kind of training is needed, more than it is reasonable to think will soon be taken on. The lid needs to be put on and sit on along these lines. The noisy, demonstrative, ill-opinioned Negroes, taking the lead anywhere, everywhere, fearless in discussing others, leaving nothing sacred, acknowledging no man as better informed, are holding the Negro race in check. The thing of respect for others bids fair to be a lost art; no one in evidence but themselves. If the league can find means of reaching these it will confer a favor on all. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER HOW WILL YOU VOTE? We deem it high time that the colored man were getting upon a plane that would place him above that of being a convenience for the special use of politicians. His dignity and self-respect should animate him to consider himself a citizen and not a mere tool. The talk indulged in by public and press that the colored voter is the "go-between," and that he can be swung into line for the special accommodation of the political job-seeker, should stimulate the colored voter to think for himself and to assert his manhood in no uncertain manner. In the present campaign, we, the colored people, will be appealed to for our help—a help which, no doubt, would be much to the benefit of some one longing for good places in the political arena, but would not be of special benefit to the colored citizen or voter. It would be wise and well for the colored voter to powder the situation and to cast about for some evidence of the genuine good wishes for his welfare by those who would use him simply as a stepping-stone to boost themselves into snug places. We would say to the colored voter: Awake and look about you are you permit yourself to bee a catspaw to pull the chest-nuts out of the fire for the smiling nominee seeking political pap. Exercise your independence, and let no one say that you have been, and are now, the food that is to be eaten to satisfy the hunger of the man who has only his own special interests at heart. We, the colored race, have had to climb many rugged steeps, and for a half century particularly have had to fight to gain a foothold in the commonwealth, and it may be stated that it is to our credit that as a race we have striven to conduct ourselves with forbearance, and have patiently borne the brunt of the fight for reecognition, in many instances achieving success under the most trying difficulties. It is now for us to maintain the vantage ground and not permit ourselves to be made a pedestal for some stalwart's monument. The Freeman has always stood for clean independence in thought and action, and its chief aim now is to educate the colored readers and voters to a belief in good government, and that we should strive for our civil and political rights, without committing an act that would in the least cast upon us any reflection of dishonor. We repeat that it would be wise for you to remember your power and influence in the land as a voter, and as you shall be appealed to for use of your franchise, assert your independence and your right of citizenship in a lofty, cleanly way, and in no distant day we believe that the dawn of a new moon will break upon you, and that its halo will spread its splendors over the self-respecting and law-abiding colored people who have not calmly yielded to specious arguments nor have permitted themselves to be led by the nose. How will you vote? MR. BRYAN. Mr. Bryan is yet of magnetic presence and voice. He speaks without apparent effort, making himself distinctly heard to the furthermost listener. His sentences are clean cut and full of meaning. Mr. Bryan does not waste words. He steers his voice like an accomplished chauffeur steering an automobile—he can go some if he will. He is always ready—inspiration on tap. The other day he gave but touches, samples of his eloquence; his subject, "Trusts," was high and important, did not permit him much opportunity to take flights. His prefatory remarks were underscored., however, and he gave a whirlwind finish that was good to hear. Mr. Bryan is a study; he is severely bald on the part of the head that is bald. His high and shining dome attracts attention. "An still the wonder grew, that one small head could contain all he knew." It is of the Shakespearian oval, slightly elongated, drooping gently to the rear. His lips are remarkably thin, giving no token of a mouth when compressed; here is the indication of the absence of the voluptuary, signifying a puritanism that is more read of in books than seen. If his lips speak the truth, he is a good, greatly determined man, one who wants to be right, and if he thinks so, proves fairly unshakeable. Mr. Bryan does not smile very much, albeit a good natured expression pervades his face. If he is not sincere, then he is greatly deceiving. Nature has aided artifice if he is not one of the honestest men living. It does not necessarily say that Mr. Bryan is the best authority on governmental methods; He is authority on his views. His great speech on "Trusts" may well be considered a text-book for the Democracy, and really he agreed largely with Mr. Taft in much that he had to say. CONFERENCE OF CHURCH WORKERS AMONG NEGROES. The Twenty-fourth Annual Conference of Church Workers Among Colored People will be held in St. Augustine's Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., September 15-18. It is with surprise and pleasure that we note the working of this conference, which from indication is made up mostly of white people of prominence and influence—Reverends, Doctors and Bishops who, in the most part, if not wholly, are of the Episcopalian church. A fair sprinkling of colored workers help in making up the very worthy organization. The coming meeting will be made interesting by the reading of several papers on vital race questions pertaining to the church. Among those questions which will prove interesting to Negroes everywhere are: "The Influence of Christianity in the South," "Work and Purpose of the American Church Institute for Negroes," "The Opportunity of the Church in Evangelizing the Race," "The Church a Factor in the Moral Development of the Race." Mr. Louis M. Sears, of Newark, N. J., who, judging by the nature of his paper is a colored man, will discuss the very important question, "Do We as a Race Measure Up to the Full Standard in Our Churchmanship?" The organization is an offset to evil influences, such as the recent mob at Springfield and happenings similar, a sort of cancellation, as it were. So we may well conclude that God is not dead and that the walls are filled with watchmen who will do duty at the supreme moment. Here are these sowing the seed of civic righteousness, pushing up the average of the country's possibility for a common existence, that it be published abroad, that we have the freest country of all the world, and whose freedom is the outgrowth of wisdom, and which includes every man. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN AUDITOR TYLER VISITS NEW YORK. Special to THE FREEMAN. NEW YORK CITY—Auditor Ralph Tylter quietly dropped into New York last Thursday, and it is said, or rumored, that after spending a few hours in the city, he went to a summer home, for a conference with the Doctor. As the Auditor is rather an uncommunicative fellow, no one here could understand what it was one of those political missions and that the Auditor is a real factor in this campaign. However, he works quietly and makes no noise about his comings and goings, and he never knew where he would have received a warm reception by friends. As it is said of him that he never goes without being sent for and never tells what is told him, the inquiries he made to the big city on an important mission. CLARKSVILLE, TENN Special to THE FREEMAN. The Queen City's citizens of both races are getting along nicely, and prospects are bright for the future... Cupid visited our city again, and the following marriages took place last week. Miss Ninnie Bix Miner, Miss Mimi Miner, Miss Miner and Mr. Andrew Willcox... Mrs. Minnie Criss Hampton died on the 2nd, Mrs. Hampton was a devoted Christian and mother. She leaves one three-year-old daughter, the one father, and relatives. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Gardner, from St. Peter's A. M. E. Church... The Zion Church choir gave one of the best musical concerts of the year. The organist, has proven a first-class director and organist for the entertainment... Ellis Bush, Frank Williams and Ed Randolph have been appointed mal carer substitute for the rogers, Louis First, Hester and Louis, of Louisville, Ky.; Henry Young, of Nashville, Tenn.; Chas. Lynch and John Jackson, of Hopkinsville, Ky., were highly entertained at Jas. Reeves' tailor shop, ... Sterling Crusman, of Louisville, is in the city, visiting his aunt....Bailley Cobey Johnson has returned from Chicago, after a pleasant visit to Mr. and Mrs. Polk Johnson....Misses Annabelle Stuart Johnson has returned after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Christian, at Eton, Ky....You can see Freeman, a barrister, and Barkers, barrister, every Saturday. SPOKANE. WASH. Special to THE FREEMAN Attorney Hoskins, of Seattle, grand master of the State, stopped over on his return trip from St. Paul, where he has been attending the Elks' convention. He has been a member of the popular young men of the city, left on September 3 for Salt Lake, Utah. ...The members of Bethel M. E. Church gave Rev. Barr a farewell reception. He gave a farewell to his new charge. ...St. Thomas Mission opened services Sunday, September 6. HIGBEE A "QUITTER." Could Not Stand the Gaff—Welches Under Fire of the Enemy. The Chicago Unions took both ends of the double header from the A. B. C.'s Sunday afternoon, at Northwestern Park. The Chicagoans got to Hibiscus, the great plenty, in the first game. He met his Waterloo in the fifth and seventh sessions. Before the latter was concluded he "torc to the sage," and, too, without a doubt, he was determined to him. He could not stand the gaff. When the bombardment of the enemy opened up in the seventh he threw up the sponge and the sage, and he distracted disgrace to the uniform wore, and will mold in the craw of the bugs for many moons to come. A "welcher" is the most despised crea- C., H. & D. R. R., Sunday, Sept. 13th. C., H. & D. R. R., Sunday, Sept. 13th. 306 W. Wash. St., Indianapolis, Ind. Three Doors West of State House. Our Special Petrolatum will straighten any hair. Our Carbo-netic Razors at $1.50 are sure to please you. Our Barbers Tip Hones at $1.00 will give your razors a perfect edge. Our Conquer All Shaving Soap at $2.50 a pound will give your razors a perfect edge. 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It was a hard game, play, yet Higebee should have shown gameness instead of the "feather," and went on with the play. Johnson went in and scored the second game, the score was 15 to 7. The second game was uninteresting. There was not a redeeming feature, although old man "Rube" Washington hurled a creditable game. Hitting Green of the Chicagoers, baggling the honors as a clubber. The decisions of Umpire Adams in the final session of the second game were bitterly denounced by the Chicago Bulls, and the game went to the visitors: 8 to 4. The score. A. B. C.'s Granger, l. f Herron, c. f Hutchinson, b Hutchinson, s. s Merida, 2b Board, 1b Gordon, c Hiss, f Higle, p Johnson, p Thompson, c Totals 7 8 27 12 5 Unions R. H. H. O. A. E. Toney, s. s Ramsey, r. f Franc, f. Pror, 3b Shawler, l. f Robinson, 1b Primm, c Wet, f Young, 2b Totals 15 19 27 12 4 A. B. C.'s 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 Unions 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 2 1 Innings pitched—By Higle, 7-1; by Johnson, 1-2; by West, 9; Off-West, 1 off Johnson, 2; Off-West, Bases on balls—Off Higle, 2; off West, 1. Struck—By Higle, 5; by Johnson, 2; by West, 2. Hit by pitcher—Primm, Green (2), West (2), Thebase base Hutchinson, Herron, Ramsey, Young, Green, Home run—Board, Stolen bases —Granger, Merida, Toney, Umpires—Ad- dentance—400 SECOND GAME. A. B. C.'s Granger, l. f. 0 2 1 0 Herron, c. f. 0 0 4 1 0 Allen, 3b 0 0 3 1 0 Wilcoxson, s. s. 1 1 2 2 0 Mendia, 2b 1 2 3 2 0 Board, 1b 0 0 7 0 0 Thompson, c. 0 0 5 1 0 Davis, r. f. 1 1 4 1 0 Washington, p. 1 0 4 4 0 *Higbee 1 0 0 0 0 Totals 5 7 27 11 0 Unions R. H. H. O. A. E. Touye, s. s. 2 2 6 4 1 0 Ramsey, r. f. 2 2 1 4 1 0 Green, c. f. 2 2 2 1 0 Pryor, 3b 2 1 1 2 0 Shawler, l. f. 1 3 1 0 0 Johnson, lb 1 1 10 0 0 Prim, c 0 1 4 0 0 Young, 2b 0 1 0 0 1 Taylor, p. 0 1 1 2 0 Totals 8 12 27 8 2 Innings pitched-By Washington, 9; by Taylor, 9. Base hits-Off Washington, 12; off Taylor, 7. Bases on balls-Off Washington, 7; by Washington, 3; by Taylor, 3. Hit pitcher-Prory. Two-base hits-Davis, Hutchinson, Merida, Green, Taylor, Three-base hits-Home run-Green, Stolen bases-Granger, Allen, Hutchinson, Merida, Davis, Tighee, Toney, Green, Prory, Shawler, Allen, Hutchinson, Adams. Time-2:00. Attendance-1,000. Notes of the Games. Jim Shawler got busy with the stick in the last game. Board, Hutchinson and Allen got homers in the Saturday game. Owner Peters, of the Chicago team, was down to see the boys play. Taylor's line drive to left was a trifle too warm for little "Rabbit" Granger. Thompson did well at the receiving end for the home team in the second game. Green's hitting was easily the feature. In five times up in the first game he got two singles and a triple. That fifth inning will be remembered by both "fingers" for a long time, as each got their "needings." The A. B. 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They can never play ball with everybody boss. e. have no explanation of why the verable catcher Gordon did when pitcher Higbee went to the "dug-cut." Johnson pitched a good game Saturday, and he is respected by the Chicago team as one of the best stabmens on Manager Butler's staff. Geo. Board "fenced" the sphere in the Geo. board, scoring Merida ahead of him. By fourth, scoring C. C. first-sacker is regaining his batting optic. That was a wonderful running catch of Herron in the fifth when he clouded Manager Green's cloud disturber, which looked good for a homer. "Sheeney" Primm caught both games for the visitors. His ability as a backstop is too well known to require special mention. It is enough to say that he caught the games. Taylor, the elongated, shapeless pitcher of the visitors, is possessed of the goods he is master in delivering them. Bays is visibly however, managed to find him for a double each. West. board third base for the A. B. C.'s season, hurled the first game for the visitors, which rapped hard in the fifth, set down and held the local boys well in hand. Catcher Gordon and Umpire Adams should cut out personalities and unaccomplished squabbling. These wordy exchanges should be pulled off, if they must be, in private. Such tactics do not elevate the sport. That fifth session was certainly a disastrous one for the home team. About everything in the calendar was handed to him from the squared-off on down. In addition, Highee was touched up for four safeties, netting five runs. With Davis and Granger on in the A. B. C's half of the fifth, following the grueling just measured out to the Brewers, Herron polled an slashing three-agger to deep center, scoring Davis and Highee from the squared-off on down. B. C's came up gamely from behind and tied the score, after what appeared to be a signal defeat. But they could not maintain the agged pace set by the Windy City chaps. When asked to express his views of a lapse in the material at issue of the two teams met, he said: "I would place Todd on third, Hutchinson at short, Primm catcher, Robinson first base, Shawler left, field green, utility, Prvor right field and pitcher, Johnson pitcher, Taylor pitcher and Highee pitcher. I think this would make a bunch formidable enough to canter with the best pitch. COLORED YOUTH, COME SOUTH! Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College. E. L. Blackshear, principal, Prairie View College. E. L. Blackshear, principal, Prairie View, Waier county, Texas. Main line Houston & Texas Central Railway. Educate your children in the South, offer superior inducements of labor land, homes, mild climate, cheaper living and business enterprise. Provide excellent material courses, equipped shops, library and laboratories, new buildings, electric lights, water system, sanitary sewer system. Prepares for teaching, for the trades or for business training. Provides twenty-five trained, experienced instructors, graduates of leading colleges. Surroundings healthful and beautiful; expenses reasonable. Fourth annual examinations. for catalogues and application blank address W. C. ROLLINS, # DECATUR ..... $1.50 HUME ..... $1.25 DOMINING DALE ..... $1.25 Special Instructions 7 a. m. Returning leave Dacatur 8:30 THE STAGE The Beechmans send regards to the Amies, Billy and Grace. Frank Welch is with the Barlow Minstrels on their Southern tour. Samuel P. Gardner and wife are still pleasing the patrons at the Lincoln Theater, Knoxville, Tenn. Tim Gossen, the comedian and song writer, has several years stage director for A. Mahara Minstrels, is now director of amusements at the Pekin Theater. Bilbie Butler, the trap drummer with Dummer's Modern Minstrels, sends best regards to E. G. A. Goyt, Co., Frank Mahara's home in the Grand Theater, with success. He has a return date for September 14. The week of August 21 be played at Dumbar. Regards to friends. Augustus J. Smith, the young singing and dancing comedian, is doing well, running a moving picture and vaudeville show at his home in the墅屋. Pla. Regards to Bobbitt's Foot Company, Mack Alan, Climch Moore and son Stewart. Write. Doe Blair transportation agent for the A. G. Field's Minstrels, Carl W. Lee, George Barnett, John Basher and George Kenney, of the city last week with the Field's show, which appeared at the English Theater. The Black Patti Troubadours opened their sixth season at Boonton, N. J., capacity house. The performance was the best ever given here. Sissilette Jones, the original "Black Patti," was the stellar attraction, and was to excellent voice through the chorus. The dancers were clever, and the singing was the very best heard here in many years. The Thompson's sketcher team, Lizzie and Todd, on route with the Patterson Snoows, are pleasing audiences at every performance, featuring "Down in Jungle Town." George Butte is cleaning up in the oleo with his rude fire truck dancing at his birthday party. He kinder, more funny, and just sends them out screening when he puts on the old man turn and finishes up the dancing at Abraham's birthday party. Kindler, a professor, Paul Carter write, care the Freeman. Simon Bonooor's Troupe of Royal Simon Aerobats, eight in number, direct from Damascus, have joined Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels, and are making a bit hit. This show, the oldest colony in the world, is the oldest minstrel company in existence, is duplicating its former success over Northwestern Canada. It will soon be on the coast, where it is a prime favorite. The company this season (its thirtieth) will be in years, and, if messenger notices are to be taken as a reference, it is the best. GEORGE FLETCHER DEAD Special to THE FREEMAN George Fletchon died here August 6, at the home of his parents, at the age of seventeen years, after an illness of about six months. The memorial will be held in the memorial of Mililani's Plantation Company, he will be remembered by the readers of The Freeman as a cartoonist of some ability, having contributed several drawings of his own. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS The Dandy Dixie Minstrel Company has made a reputation for itself in an unknown city, and has played to its heart. We will travel our way South now, and expect there to receive the same hearty welcome that always awaits us by both our white and colored friends. We have been invited to have just returned from a visit to his home in Baltimore. He left us in Harrisburg, joining in Chambersburg, which permitted both spend Saturday and Sunday at home. THE FAMOUS TROUBADORS Williams & Bayard's Famous Troubadours are in their sixty-second week, now route through the South, traveling in private car, playing one to three-second plays, and gram nightly. The show includes Prof. Edph Williams and his trained pontes, Island Stewart, the comedian, has had a success in his character of "Slasher Green" and has played in the pantheons and wife joined the show in Charleston to do the leading straight roles and do his comedy juggling act. The show has been doing a pretty fair business up in the region. Mr. Waltney was with us and he was playing all summer, helping to stage the shows. PEKIN THEATER NOTES. The Pokin Stock Company opened last night under the new policy of two shows a night, and long before the hour of start-up, and new lobby was crowded to suffocate. The admission obtain admission. When the curtain rang up the entire seating capacity was occured. All the entrance doors were guarded by the delicateness to keep the crowds away, as soon as the house had been cleared, the second army of pleasure seekers refilled the house, and the second performance commenced. The women went as well as usual first-light shows go, and if last night can be taken as a criterion, the new policy of the Pokin is a sure success. For the first time "Juani" gave her love of the Salome dance. It was well received, created a sensation. It will be a feature. FIDDLER AND SHELTON. Concerning the act of Fiddler and Shelton, of this city, the Variety says: of this city, the Variety says: Fiddler and Shelton, two colored men, have gotten away from all the other color- colored men, raming up a specialty. Both work "street" playing evening clothes, which they carry exceedingly well. Fiddler appears as a Chinaman at a minute or two at the opening. The character is well done, although he is sufferable in the act in which a Chinaman is also prominent. Mr. Shelton is at ease with the imitations, which went very big, and laid aside for some better. A True story of a straight section, would be preferable. A sort of conversational song between the two, who sit at the piano, is very cleverly done and the best arrangement employing the tambo sones is used for the finish. Fiddler and Shelton have set a new standard for colored men and the best of it is that they would be the best act if Bert Williams had never lived. COSMOPOLITAN'S GREAT SHOW. The company is all well. We haven't time, and to omit or cancel any of our treatment of bad towns or misattreatment of colonies, we have everything every Monday regularly. We are weathering our way to the South, where the weather is warmer, as we are under canada. Logan, is pleased with his company, and will not close under fifty-two weeks. Prof. Charles Carr, our orchestra leader, with his five pieces, is furnishing the best of good music. Miss Henrietta Milligan, our musician, is singing the latest, "Nobody," Mrs. Annie Scoggin, our neat soft-shoe dancer, is always a winner. Mrs. Hamilton, of the orchestra, is making good with her new songs. Are she core?" and "Pride of the Prairie." She gets the audience with winning smiles. Billie King says, "Hello, boys and girls." So, Scoggin is still making those funny faces. Ms. McPherson brings him. Miss Susan McPherson brings the house down when she sings "Just a Little on Account." J. W. Hamilton, the barrister, is up-to-date comedian, and knows how to the blues away. Regards to friends. S. T. DUNSMORE'S MINSTRELS. The entire company was banqueted Tuesday evening, after the performance, at Marshalltown, Ia., by Harry Franklin, ato player, at the residence of Mr. Frank-Kahn, who was the most enjoyable time was spent by all. Music was furnished by the Annex String Quartette, composed of Messrs. Wright, Hill, Russell and Franklin. Miss Pearl Dummore was the principal instrument, and Billie Butler rendered several selections that were well received, among them Mr. Dummore's latest hit, "I Just Can't Stand Prosperity," after which the guests all assembled at the table, where Franklin had prepared an enjoyable repast. The boys met lots of their folk folks at Oskalosa, Ia., also, and another good time was enjoyed. Prof. Wright was visited by the life and art of Russell Smith, who visited by their sweethearts, and all left us wishing Prof. Wright and his band unlimited success. They are still cleaning up everywhere they go. The roster of the band now is as follows: Leonard Gibbs, brass; Leonard Gibbs, clarinet; Harry Franklin, water; cornetts; Harry Franklin, M. O. Russell, altos; A. Hill, W. Smith, trombones; Wm. Walker, baritone; Nathan Sturman, tuba; Bille Baritone, snare drum; James Miller, bass drum. Sam Foster, the chorus and cornetist, has charge of the orchestra and receives great praise for his work. THE SUNNY SOUTH COMPANY. The J. C. Rockwell New Sunny South Company opened their season in Berlin, N. H. to S. R. O. business. All are well and send regards and best wishes to the orchestra following is the roster: Jas W. W. Turner, stage manager; Ed Fox, bandmaster and cornet; H. B. Washington, orchestra leader; L. Bedford, cornet, band and orchestra; R. B. Cornet, band and bass drum and robt; Robt. Percell, alto; Tip Saunders, drums, band and orchestra; Cliff Brooks, cymbals. Ladies of the company: Louise Turner, Daisy Fox, Nole Turner, Emily Fox, Philier, Viola Harris. Mr. Rockwell says his show is "peaches" and the envelope drops in our breakfast plate every Sunday morning. Tip says, "Hello, Chicago." The band is a beautiful Sunny South Nightingale; Jas, and Louise Turner, the encyclopedias of comedy; Bob Percell and Nellie Thornton, comedians, singers and novelty bue dancers; Daisy Fox, the band's vocalist, novelty trick and fancy unclecysts; Jas, Turner, Cliff Brooks, Albert Harris and Robt. Edmonds, Sunny South Male Quartette, in a budget of old-time melodies; "Our Big Eight," introducing our belles and swells in songs and dances. ROUTE. P. G. LOWERYS ENTERPRISE, WITH Cape Grandeau, Mo. Sept. 14; Poplar Bluff, 15; Silkeston, 16; Caruthersville, RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S MINSTREILS RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S MINSTREILS - Victoria, B. C. Canada, Sept. 14; - Ladysmith, 15; Nanaimo, 16; New Westminster, 17; Blaine, Wash., 18; Bellingham, 19. FRANK K. MAYSEN'S MINSTRENS—Phillip Wis. Sept. 14; Tomahawk, 15; Rhineland, 16. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS—Charleston, W. Va., Sept. 14; Huntington, 15; Williamson, 16; Northfork, 17; Pocahontas, Va., 18; Bluefield, W. Va. BROWN AND HODGES—Week of Sept. 14. Keith's Theater, Boston, Mass. FIDDLER AND SHELTON—Week of Sept. 14, Bridport, Conn. Sept. 14, Brunfell, Conn. WILLIAM AND STEVENS—Pekin Theater, indoinite A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY—Norfolk, Va., Sept. 14, 15; Elizabeth, N. C. 16; Entaton, 17; Washington, 18; Tarbore, 19 ANOTHER CHAPTER CLOSED. All Stageland Mourns the Death of Tom Logan. We regret to announce the death in New York City, August 18, of Tom Logan, a well known performer among the colored theatrical contingency of America. His taking off of his shoes was the history of the old school of performers. He was identified with the stage since the early days of minstrel and was a studious, conscientious man. He passes through the theater, and sorrows common to the profession. Although few real chances came his way, he never faltered in his love and loyalty for his chosen work and was always active in the business, elevating of the business as pertains to the Negro. Tom Logan was not of a creative turn in constructive stage craft, yet he was always a reliable man to whom a part could be assigned with the man, and would get of it all there was in it. Mr. Logan's best chances for recognition, perhaps, came in the later years of his life, and he managed as a character artist of ability when he died. Earnest Hogan's "Rufus Rastus Co." brought him prominently before the public in 1906, and he was a long-time preacher, working opposite to the "mammy" done by Anthony Byrd. In this year came a chance to Mr. Logan, quite a chance, to opportunity to show what he could do. He was the understudy and private secretary to Mr. Hogan. It so happened that once or twice during the tour indisposition he opportunity to show what he could do. Tom Logan was sent in and "made good". His last engagement was with the Smart Set, in which company he played a prominent part in the drama of his earthly career with genuine regret, and extend to the profession, friends and relatives of the dead actor our sincere condolence. For it is they who are in rapid progress of modern theatricals, will find it hard to duplicate men of the calibre of Mr. Logan, who was both seasoned and experienced, two asses who are rather a rapid progress of the rule in these strenuous days of "make good". J. D. HOWARD. SHOWS OF THE WEEK. Mme. Therese Renz and her high-school horses was the head-line of a bill of extraordinary excellence at the Grant Mme. Renz. Hours, a charity that poses on her milk-white steeds with a background of black and beer white costume gives an entrancing effect to the animals, great intelligence of the animals put them in a class distinctly by themselves. Wilfredre Clark & Co., in a farces entitled "Next" was the biggest laugh, prowoker. The rapid-fire work required to make such pieces go found ample scope in the ingenuity of the situation. Mr. Clarke is clever and casted admirably for his peculiar ability. Harry Linton and Miss Anita Lawrence, in Married Now, was good. Their dialogue is really funny, containing nothing but clean, crisp and original stuff. Norwegian and Italian dialect, the former very difficult of impersonation and rarely used, was well handled by Geeorg Austim More in such books of songs. The Flower Seers' portraits sang "Singing Portraits." Miss Linden Beckwith's offering was unique. It is staged in a catchy manner. The scene discloses a large oval frame set in a window of black blazer in the frame in the image, singing four songs in as many changes. Her character studies are of high order. from all parts of the house. The bills have always been, from its opening, of the highest type, and the orchestra alone is worth the price of admission. Its outside and inside showing makes one delirious to he can get in for a nickel. This house can well afford to charge 10c and put on better shows and more people. The Independence party of this city is determined to put a showman into office. He thinks of Johnson for county commissioner and have out loud him. To the colored people they are sending out Billy Johnson's photograph, with literature; to the average white person large oval frame set in a window of black blazer in the frame in the image, singing four songs in as many changes. Her character studies are of high order. How can this assortment miss four Franklins, acrobats, were ordinary. _____ The Empire— "The Frivolities of 1909" opened at the bursque house Monday afternoon for a week. The show differs in many respects, the usual being a musical from the time-worn slapstick comedy. The show has as its framework the theme and situations of Billy Van's last season offering. "The Erram of the constable with Van is doing the same in the bursque and is the one bright particular star. Some clever impersonations of famous actors and actresses show and in every instance was cleverly done and well received. The most notably of these was Mr. Bevin's impersonation of the constable Tournai Imitations of Fay Templeton, Blanche aBtes, Anna Held, Ethel Levey and Chauney Ocott, done by different members of the company, went big. The Park— "The Flower of the Ranch," a peculiar melange of comedy, melodrama and music, opened at the Park Monday for a week's stand. Jessie Huston, while not a sensationalist, gave grace that "puts her away" with the audiences. The songs are all tuneful. The best numbers, perhaps, were "Just Say You Care" and "Panjama and the Night," which were sung by Edward Hume and Miss Huston, was the comic hit of the production. The Majestic— "The House of a Thousand Candles" opened the season at the aMjestic Monday for a week. This is the stock house. The company is the son, Mr. George Arvine and Miss Lucele Spinney. There are some new faces and the company on the whole promises some new stories. The standard plays, principally dramatizations of famous novels are to be put on. The House of a Thousand Candles is quite a thrilling indie as it was written by an Indianapolis man. English— Geo. Cohan's "Fifty Miles from Boston," at English's Opera House, drew capacity business. The name Cohan has a magnetic influence with Indianapolis audiences and has never yet scored a frost. The piece has the usual Cohan stamp throughout. It contains that happy blend of paths, comedy, melodrama and music for which he has been lovingly bowing his well-known style he has selected for the personnel of his cast for the most part young men and the environments are tinged with college life, blending a colorful palette of styles. He is laid in a little Massachusetts town and the effects and characterizations are faithfully provincial. The songs were all big hits. Hazel Lowery, as the little post-mississippi and Suzanne Leonard Westford, the wife of gossip, were well cast and "made good." SHOW SHOP. --By Juli Jones. Vaudeville Notes. Bert Grant, who received thirty good weeks in the Eastern Circuit, has likened off to make good. "The Tremors" started business right in New York. They got it well advertised before they started to marching. March on, Mr. Frog, march on! Billy Earthquake has advised the management of the Pekin to prop the house up and tear it down when he does start. There might be something in a name. Let us watch him. Colored vaudeville acts that can make good can get all the work they can do. All of them that can't make good can be kind at Judge T. R. Marshall's Magazine, kitchens or acts that can make good and are doing something. Billy McCarver has taken one of his filmmaking acts. He will take with him. The act will be known as McCarver and Harris. The new member gives promise of becoming a good asset to the start-up business. Sadie McCarver will devote the rest of the season to her Dearborn street farm. The Grand Theater is the finest little theater along the "Daboman Stroll," and the second largest. The business has warmer management to enlarge the stage and extend the stroll, and raise the price to 10c. This would be one of the best moves that could be made, and for the benefit of everybody. The house is the best located seats of a small house in the city. from all parts of the house. The bills have always been, from its opening, of the piano and the orchestra alone is worth the price of admiration and inside showing makes one delirious to think he can get in for a nickel. This house can well afford to charge 16e and put on better shows and more people. The Independence party of this city is determined to put a showman into office. The county commissioner and have set out to him. To the colored people they are sending out Billy Johnson's photograph, with the average white person they are just the same as Johnson's literature, with no photograph; to the Swedes they are sending out "Yon Yonson." How can this assortment miss them? Go on, Bill! Miss Eva Hunt, the pianist, who cut a figure in the local musical union about the Swedes, has beenington, D. C., to take a course in technique. This young lady acquitted herself so creditably as leader of the orchestra that the musicians been pointed out by some of the oldest musicians as being the first colored girl to handle a baton. She is a crank in the department, and that's what makes a musician. There will be an up-to-date Negro booking agency opened in a short while in this end of the city. It will handle exclusive colored acts coming into the city. One of the managers of the theater concern. It will be under the management of one of the well-known playwrights. There is no reason why it should not be a success and a big help to the pro-actors could write in their time and their letters could not find their way to the waste basket. DANE KEEPS THE TITLE Gans Loses in the Twenty-first Nelson Will Draw Color Line COLMA ARENA, SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Sept. 9.—Battling Nelson clinched his claim to the lightweight pugilistic championship, second time at the Colma arena this afternoon. The fight ended in the twenty-first round when Gans, beaten down by a succession of blows from his sturdy concession, get upon his feet within the count of ten. The veteran colored fighter was severely punished, but the champion, too, bore the same grim rejection. The gong to the last moment Nelson forced the fighting, never giving ground, and "radially battered down his opponent." Gans succumbed in the twenty-first round after being unmercifully trounced Nelson in this round raised right and left blows to his chest. The Gans sank to the ground. Mechanically the fighter watched Referee Eddie Smith wave his hands, apparently too far gone to hear him count. He counted of ten was finished did Gans, his face terribly cut and his eyes glassy, attempt to rise. He realized howover, that it was too late and feebly declared "I have positively fought my BATTLE WAS SPECTACULAR. The fight was spectacular and at no time did it appear that a Gans had a chance to win. Time and again he would shoot pressure on Nelson. Nelson was the body, but the latter never for an instant wavered. Failing to arrest the rushing champion at any stage Gans seemed to lose heart and gradually weakened. Nelson often rallied and fought back fiercely. Referee Smith, after the fight, gave out the following statement: "In the ninth round, in the twenty-first both the time keeper and myself counted ten, therefore making Nelson the winner. Gans, I believe, is just so well that he was, as Nelson had him completely at his mercy and it was useless for the game colored man to take a further beating." When Gans rose in his dressing room he presented a terrible picture. His right eye was closed, the left partially so; his lips and nose were badly lacerated, and his face was puffed out like an inflated balloon. He gave the follow LAST FIGHT FOR GANS. "I made one fight too many. Nelson is a tough boy and beat me fairly. I will never fight again. This is no 'Patti farewell,' but in dead earnest." Willie Keefe, one of Gans' seconds, said after the fight. "Gans was all in after the ninth round. In the eleventh I begged him to allow me to toss the sponge into the right. This he would not allow me to do, saying he preferred to be knocked out and would stand up. For eleven rounds Gans fought on his courage along, as he could not land a damaging punch." Nelson said: "Gans was tougher than before. He was in good shape and he might be my different kind of a fight. From now on I will never fight a colored man again. I shook hands with Billy Pauke today and we both made the compact. hurt my right hand in the second round, but kept on going regardless of the pain." THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for them a letter to the office and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at the office. Gentlemen's List. Bryant, George. Pugles, the Acrobat. Carter, Paul. Smith, N. Clark. Clark, Prof. H. I. Williams, Geo. Clark, Prof. H. I. Williams, Miss Dora. Malone, William. Wilson, Miss Dora. PLAY A FAST 13 INNING TIE. Ansons and Leland Giants Quit on Even Terms. Special to THE FREEMAN. CHICAGO, September 7.—After the teemats had batted for thirteen innings, the game between the Leland Giants and the Chicago Cubs was called on account of darkness, with the score a tie at five runs. The Anns gained an early lead by making four runs and added another in the seventh. The Giants tied up the game in the ninth, when Winston scored on Anns' error on Harper's first pitch. In the tenth and pitched grand ball, while Joe Bradshaw twirled finely all through the contest. Walter Eckersall led in the hitting, while the fielding of Harris, Roddy and Gretz was sensational. The score. L. Giants.. 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 -5 Ansons.. 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 -5 Harris to Wright; Harris to Bowman Struck out -By Winston, 3; by Ball, 2; by Bradshaw, 8. First base on balls -Off Bradshaw, 8. First base on Bradshaw, 2. Umpire -Long, Time -2:45. Special to THE FREEMAN CHICAGO, September 8. —Pete Hill's triple in the ninth, scoring two runs, won the Leland Giants their game, and scored the morning, the colored men winning by the score of 9 to 7. Hill got two triples and a single, while Hollins and Halsman fielded brilliantly. Score. Leland Giants, ..... 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 0 5 Logan Squares, ..... 0 3 0 3 1 0 3 0 7 Batteries—Bowman, Foster and Booker; Hughes, Evans and Donovan. LELANDS TRIM THE WEST ENDS. Giants Take Deciding Game of Series Through Superior Stick Work. Special to THE FREEMAN. SPECIAL EDITION OF THE FREEMAN GOOGLE GAME 6—In an exciting hacking game, the Giants Five Dollars Free! To the person holding the lucky number. A free chance with every 10c purchase. On School Supplies, Free Blotters. Watch Our Windows. WANTED AT ONCE! Lady Soprano with strong voice, capable of taking leading lines, with first class wardrobe. Also five Chorus Girls. Fine state room accommodations. Answer as per route in Freeman, with salary wanted. P. G. LOWERY, Care Wallace-Hagenbeck Circus. WANTED AT ONCE! I want sober and reliable unmarried people who can stand good treatment and get your salary every week. All you can and will do in first letter We advance tickets to people we know. A. A. Copeland, Earl Burton and Clarence Dotson, write. Care The Great Ferdons Medicine Co., 933 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. defeated the West Ends yesterday at the game, the score of 7 to 5, getting the deciding win. Neither Walter Ball or "Buns" Glendon were in their best form, but hit freeily, and the score was 7 to 5. Was was the hitting star, getting two doubles and a single and driving in most of the runs for the colored team. The score: 1-2 Glendon. West Ends: .0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 2-5 Two-bass hits- Hill (2). 0 0 1 1 2 0 - 2 By Ball, 2; by Glendon, 3. Bases on balls -Off Ball, 6; off Glendon, 3. Umpire- Pollard. SAVES GAME FOR CLUB. Al Schall Signalizes Birthday by Winning Match for the Gunners. Special to the FREEMAN. CHICAGO, September 8. - Al Schall, of Chicago, signaled his birthday to the twenty-first birthday, yesterday by first saving the game his team played the Leland Gians, at Niesen's grounds, and later clouting home a victory. The home team was by the score of 1.1. Bad feeling was shown between the teams at the start, and Payne was fired out of the game by Umpire Peters for striking the goal, arguments cropped continually, but further trouble was averted. The score: Gunthers .....0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1—2 Leland Giants.....1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—1 Two-base hits—Hill (2), Foster, Schall (2), Bergman. Double plays—Schall to Dicke to Pedersen; Moore (unassisted). Struck out—By. Bergman, 4; by Foster, 3. Bases on balls—Off Bergman, 2; off Foster, 1. Time—1:50. Umpire—Peters. LOUISVILLE GIANTS WIN TWO. Special TO THE FREEMAN. THE LILY, THE GIANT, THE Giants were too much for the Recus, Sunday, winning both games of a double header, by the scores of 5 to 3 and 4 to 2. DIXON'S MONUMENT IS FINISHED NEW YORK, Aug. 31.—After several delays the monument for George Dixon, the late Negro boxer and one-time champion, was erected and now stands on the corner of Thompson and Broome streets. The fund for H was collected through the efforts of Young Corbett and Terry McGoverm. On the inside wall, surrounded by a wreath, are the words: "In memory of George Dixon. Erected by his friends, 1908." The A. B. C.'s defeated the Chicago Dixon. C.'s to 6, and Monday, 8 to 7, thus getting an even break for Sunday's double defeat. Johnnie Duke, the 133-pound lightweight, is ready to meet all comers in his class. He has trained down and is in great shape. Any one wishing to do business with him, manager, Louis McMillen, of Newton street, care of the Jagger Club, Louisville, Ky. The Louisville, Ky., Union Baseball Club is a thing of the past now. Nearly all of the players who go to go was West, one of the best players. He has joined the Chicago Unions. We all hope him much success. The Union has a lot to do with the State, and every one that knew anything about the game was sorry to see them in Louisville next year. ALEXANDRIA, LA. A pleasant surprise was given by the hostess, Miss Leana Hampton, and Mr. D. Gordon, in honor of Miss Gertrude Smith. A large number of the members of the staff are in attendance. Miss Smith is a graduate of Bishan College and is the cousin of Miss Hampton and Miss Henrietta Pesles...Walter Laurent, the thirteen-year-old son of Mrs. Smith street, while riding on an Iron Mountain switch engine, had his arm cut off. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TO VISIT MISSISSIPPI IN OCTOBER. Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr. Booker T. Washington will make the following places and dates in Missouri: Holly Springs, October 6; Jackson, October 6; Natchez, October 7; Vicksburg, October 8; Greenville, October 9; Mound Bayou, October 10. $50'00 REWARD For a skin disease, old or running sore, itch, granulated eye lids, piles, galls on horses. Collier's "GOOD SALVE" WON'T CURE. Sent by mail, 50c a box. Address J. R. COLLIVER & CO., Aurora, Ill. Coming Soon A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY, The greatest Negro show of them all. A Continued Success. Watch and wait for the Big Comedy PAT CHAPPELLE, Box 702, Jacksonville, Fla. Coming Soon! A moonlight invasion of "THE SUNNY SOUTH." The Smart Set, In the Jolly, Jingling Musical Melange THE BLACK POLITICIAN Headed by the Southland's "Sunny Boy" S. H. DUDLEY, 59-OTHERS-59 WANTED A colored girl who desires to adopt the stage as a profession. Must sing and play and have pleasant manners. Good amateur will do. Ticket advanced. Shary $10 per week and ex- penses. Address S. Eryne, Wadena, Minn. WANTED At South Royal Street Park. a Musical company on percentage, for in and out of doors performance. Merry Go-Round. Will seat in case 1,500 to 2,000 people. Electric light Will open Sept. 14 to 21. Z T. Adams, Jackson Tenn. AT LIBERTY Violin and Clarinet player with the best goods. Address D. TURNER 1025 Charlotte St., Kansas City, Mo. [Image of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and tie, with a mustache.] GEORGE E. TEMPLE, Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, G. U. O. of O. F. The MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER LADIES everywhere now use this great toilet necessity. Besides being the only perfect device for drying the hair quickly, it works wonders in that IT WILL SURELY STRAIGHTEN CURLY HAIR and give it a natural fluffy and wavy appearance, so much desired. Its regular use tends to increase the growth of the hair in beautiful waves. The Magic should not be mistaken for some of the poor imitations which are advertised. Look at the picture and see how it works. 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We positively believe that it will straighten the least hair without injury to the hair or scalp, and, by keeping the head free from dandruff, it increases its longevity. Hair dried and straightened in 80 minutes after shampoo by using the Magic. Do not be deceived by imitations, buy the genuine, get the best—sold to fashionable ladies for years, it always gives satisfaction. AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION HELD ALL THE OFFICERS ARE RE-ELECTED George E. Temple Made Chairman of Missouri Delegation to the National Meeting to be Held at Atlantic City. The twenty-seventh annual convocation of the District Grand Lodge, No. 8, of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, which was held in St. Joseph, Mo., on the 4th, 5th and 6th of August, proved in many respects one of the most notable gatherings ever held by the Odd Fellows in this state. The attendance of delegates and visitors was the largest evr record at the District Grand Lodge, seating a large number der from all parts of the state flocked to St. Joseph to learn the outcome of the sensational attempt of B. W. Williams and others to superseize the District Grand Lodge, seating a large number of incorporation, in which they named themselves as the officers of the grand lodge. The boldness and audacity with which the scheme was conceived and carried out created a sensation throughout the state, and the great indignation was expressed by the members of the order who assembled at St. Joseph, where it was reported that the principals had secured a pro forma decree that the Grand Lodge Court, by representing themselves to the GEORGE B. Secretary of the Grand Lodge court as the officers of the grand lodge, and that it was their purpose to assume charge of the affairs of the order and oust the real grand officers, elected at Boonville, the successful secrub. 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The Proceedings in the Circuit Court were not begun until the last week in July, before the opening of the grand lodge in St. Joseph, before Mr. Temple could get a hearing, but as soon as the facts were laid before Judge Kinsey, he made a thorough investigation of the matter, and the court had been deceived he promptly set aside the The MA SHAMPOO DR HAIR STRAIGH LADIES everywhere now use this great tool being the only perfect device for drying the hair wonders in that IT WILL SURELY SHR Hair! decree of incorporation he had granted to Williams and others. MAYOR CLAYTON'S WELCOME. The opening exercises were held Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, in the Francis Street Baptist Church, where the delegates and visitors were heartily welcomed to the city by Mayor Clayton, of St. Louis District Grand Seyron Temple called the District Grand Lodge to order, and after prayer by Rev. J. D. Coldwell, introduced Dr. W. S. Carrion, of St. Joseph, who acted as master of ceremonies. Mayor Clayton, of St. Louis, of Kansas City, responded to Mayor Clayton's address of Welcome. An address on behalf of St. Elmo Lodge No. 2424, by I. F. Kransey, was responded to by Mayor Clayton, of Kansas City, Mrs Belle W. Compton, District Most Governor of the Household of Ruth, responded to the address of welcome by Mrs. H. C. Harris, on behalf of Western Household, of H. C. Stafford, of St. Louis District W. H. Harrison, of Jefferson City, responded to an address of welcome on behalf of the business and professional men of tS. Joseph, by Dr. J. R. Crossland. The exercises closed with benign attendance, was a large crowd of delegates and visitors in attendance and many prominent citizens of St. Joseph were present. SHOWS PROSEROUS CONDITION. The first business session of the District Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Old Fashioned by Grand Master Edward waning, who read his annual address reviewing the work of the order in Missouri during the past year. He congratulated the order upon its prosperous financial condition in the past year, and he praised the business depression that has prevailed throughout the country during the year, and made many practical suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of his business. He read a full report of his address, Williams et al. to disrupt and superced the grand lodge, by seeking to incorporate themselves as the D. G. L. of G. U. O. of them, severely scoring them for their unlawful engagement them with conspiracy recommended that they be immediately expelled. The reports of the District Grand Sec E. TEMPLE, of Missouri, G. U. O. of O. F. retary Geo. E. Temple and District Grand Treasurer Augustus Turner showed that the collections for the year were $19,857 and that a balance of $9,230.27 remained in treasury, representing an increase of $8,626.92. The report was referred to the auditing committee, which reported the accounts correct, and the Grand Lodge voted an increase in the treasury. The answer to the District Grand Secretary's emergency fund was creased, to be used by the Grand Lodge officers for the purpose of employing legal counsel and paying the expenses, legal proceedings, when necessary, to protect the interests of the District Grand Lodge. EXPELLS REBELLIOUS MEMBERS. The second day's session of the District Grand Lodge was devoted to the transaction of much important business. The committee on Grand Master's Address reported favorably on the same, including the members implicated in the attempt to disrupt the grand lodge, and the report GIC HAIR AND LIGHTENER get necessity. Besides hair quickly, it works LAIGHTEN CURLY y appearance, so tated to ME. Tues. Truschis degrades to DEC. E. edge to COLD-remon S. MAY. An NODE to Mrs. NRS. by eastern MEE. was adopted by a unanimous vote. A resolution advocating the immediate incorporation of the Grand Lodge was defended by the Grand Lodge being that the sentiment of the Grand Lodge be that the order be deferred until such time as all departments of the order are working harmoniously. A resolution was adopted au- ting the Grand Lodge to purchase a site of forty acres of land for the establishment of an old folks' home for the aged and infirm members of the order. The Grand Lodge and Grand Household of Ruth. The proposition of separating the charity funds of the two branches of the order was consid- ered at considerable length, with the re- search of the charity fund being considered advisable, and the proposition favoring a separation of the funds was, by a decisive majority, re- ected. A resolution was adopted, howe- ver the charity fund from $150 to $200. munton service cups in the colored churches of the city. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, was consulted in the matter, and said that the common diseases, such as syphilis, diphtheria, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, etc. can be transmitted in saliva, and that it is impossible for a person to drink from a cup and not leave on it a drop of saliva. The semi-annual meeting of the Colored People's Industrial Club and Good Citizen Society was held on August 30 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. There was a large attendance and addresses were made by the following: W. Shields, Fred Elllett, J. D. Coats and Rev. J. E. Reid. The prime object of the organization is to bring before the local colored people the betterment of conditions, facing long moral lines. One of the principal features which the club has The District Grand Lodge completed its labors at the morning session on Thursday, August 6, after electing officers for the ensuing year, and agreeing upon St. L. Blackwell, District Lodge, to twenty-eighth annual session, the first week in August, 1909. The election of officers resulted as follows: GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Grand Master, Edward S. Lewis, Kansas City, Mo.; Deputy Grand Master, H. C. Temple, District Lodge, Geo. T. Temple, St. Louis; Grand Lodge, Augustus Turner, St. Louis; Grand Medical Director, D. S. P. Stafford, St. Louis; Grand Endowment Commissioner, John Ridgaway, Boonville. GRAND HOUSEHOLD OFFICERS. District Most Noble Governess, Belle W. Compton, Kansas City; District Right W. Compton, Kansas City; District Ico; District Noble Governess, Blanche Clay, St. Charles; District Worthy Recorder, Viola S. Clay, St. Louis; District Worthy Treasurer, Ella Harris, St. Jo. Blackwell, District Lodge, M. N. Blackwell, District City, District N. Gorner, Governor, Sallie Duene, Jefferson City. The ceremonies of the closing day were of a most unusual brilliant character, conceived of a grand street parade in the afternoon of the evening, followed by gathering at night, at Columbia Hall, one of the finest public halls in St. Joseph. The parade had been in attendance at all the sessions at Lodge and Grand Household was augmented by excursion parties from the surrounding towns and villages and from the streets of St. Joseph. One of the most inspiring pageants ever witnessed on the streets of St. Joseph. The Uniform Rank of the order made a most impressive display of the military, in their gorgeous uniforms, the Patriarches from Kansas City and Topeka, Kan., gave a competitive drill at Columbia Hall at night which proved the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and social enjoyment. Race Gleanings I'D LOVE TO SEE THAT DAY. I'd love to see that great day come— I hope 'twill not be late— When you paint with colored men Will all co-operate; And, like a stone wall, firmly stand, Packed and pressed together, Without the slightest of regard For any kind of weather. Oh, would that joyful hour come Wherein the Negro man Would pride himself in his own race— To be a Negro, to be a man, And, mounting upward, they would rise, Their onward course pursuing; They'd open everybody's eyes To what the Negro's doing. I truly hope the day will come When nations all around Will learn that in the Negro's breast A true, warm heart is found; And will learn that in the Negro's bone To crush the Negro's bone By throwing pebbles against his house And in his path a stone. I'd love to see that great day come When nations great and small Will know there is one Christ and King, The Jew, the Greek, the French, the Mede, and those in Hindoostan; And if our Bible is true at all, He died for the Negro man. Moral. I also hope to see that day Come at a rapid rate When young men of the Negro race Will cease to congregate Upon some courage to dive, And as our girls pass by, Are heard to make some low remark Or cast a fiendish eye. 'Tis my desire of such an elf To pound him with my fist, Or shove him off the earth, because He never would be missed. Our girls have burdens of their own And others too to bear; And the biggest thing that you can do Is to handle them with care. —Ben P. Fowlkes. A movement is on foot at Washington to establish a business high school for Negro children. Bishop Alexander Walters, of the Zion A. M. E. Church, will take the stump for Bryan and Kern. Edgar Baird, of this city, has served in the capacity of head porter for one of the leading department stores for sixteen years. At the play festival at Indianapolis, Tuesday afternoon, the colored school, No. 24, was winner, having a total of 446.5 points. Dr. Booker T. Washington is a grandfather. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman a few days ago and left a ten-pound W. Sidney Pittman, Jr. The Aesculapian Medical Society met Wednesday night at the Colored Y. M. C. A. rooms for the purpose of organizing a State Medical Society of Colored Doctors. The founding division of Tuskegee Institute, during the past school year, handled 321 separate jobs, besides 72 extra repair jobs; 38,055 pounds of castings were made by the division. The Oklahoma separate school law, providing separate school boards and separate schools for Negroes in the new State, has been declared unconstitutional by Judge H. H. Huston, in the Discursive Court, September 1. At the interstate conference of the Grand Commanderies of the Colored Knight Templars of the United States and Detroit, was elected president of Detroit, was elected president of Mayes, of Kentucky, vice president; Dr. E. S. Dickerson, secretary, and W. F. Anderson, assistant. Rev. Dr. J. L. Griffin, supreme president of the Rescue Association; Miss C. C. Garrett, his secretary, and Miss Alma Jones, his secretary, working together recently, compiling a rescue home in that city. Dr. Griffin has baptized 8,000 converts, fed 10,000 children free of charge, and 22,000 persons have been converted under his preaching. A white preacher in Washington, D. C., Rev. Zed D. Copp, a probation officer of the United States, and a secreted a secret preparation which will turn Negroes into white folks. He says black is but a skin disease, and by treating it with a germ which will destroy the bacillus, he will turn white man. So far as can be learned up to this time, no Afro-American has made application for the bleaching process—Ex. At the twenty-seventh annual convention of the District Grand Lodge, No. 8, of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellowship, held at St. Joseph, Mo., the fellowship officers were elected; Grand Master, Edward S. Lewis, Kansas City, Mo.; Deputy Grand Master, H. C. Cragg, Macon; Grand Secretary, George E. Temple, St. Louis; Grand Treasurer, Augustus Terner, St. Louis; Grand Medical Director, Dr. S. P. Stafford, St. Louis; Grand Endowment Commissioner, John Ridgeway, Boonville. A movement has been started by some of the leading citizens of Indianapolis toward establishing the individual com- Vote For ADOLPH SEIDENSTICKER Democratic Nominee for the Legislature. Election November 3d. munlon service cups in the colored churches of the city. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the city, and J. N. Hurty, secretary of the matter, and said that the consulted communion cups are very unsanitary, and many diseases, such as syphilis, diphtheria, scarlet fever, tuberculosis, etc. can be transmitted from communion cups to possible for a person to drink from a cup and not leave on it a drop of saliva. The semi-annual meeting of the Colored People's Industrial Club and Good Citizens' League, of Sloux City, Ia., was held August 30 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The dresses were made by the following: Messrs. J. Wilber Norris, William P. Shields, Fred Ellett, J. D. Coats and Rev. H. W. H. H. The organization is to bring before the local colored people the betterment of conditions, especially along moral lines. One of the goals is to which the club hopes soon to accomplish the establishment of a co-operative store. Hon. Merle N. A. Walker, Republican Nominee for Probate Judge. Election November 3, 1908. SCHOOL BOYS "SISSIFIED." Resigning as physical director of the Cleveland schools to become secretary of the Baltimore Public Athletic League, Geo. Schoolboys schoolbolds effeminated lk women, teachers For County Commissioner 2d District. Candidate on Prohibition Ticket. When elected will clean out grafters in court house and save the tax payers thousands of dollars. This can be done only by putting an honest man in power. "They are quitters. They see their fathers and brothers only at supper and need the example of a man in school," he said. President Charles F. Thwing, Western University, said: "We have four-fifth women teaching the Japanese policy men. We should adopt the Japanese policy immediately if the feminization of our youth is to be averted." Howard University, Washington, D. C. Wilbur P. Thirkield, LL. D., President. Your vote solicited on the merits of an honest business career in Marion County. Located in the Capital of the Nation, Advantages unsurpassed. Campus of 20 acres. Modern scientific and general equipment. Plant worth over one million dollars. Faculty of 100. 1091 students are here. Unusual opportunities for self- support. I submit my past administration in office as recommendation for your future support THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. Devoted to liberal studies. B.A., Greek, French, German, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Philosophy and the Social Sciences such as are given in the Miller appended colleges. Address Kelly Miller, M. Dear. THE TEACHERS COLLEGE. Affords special opportunities for preparation of teachers. Regular college courses in Payroll, Business, and degree of A. B.; Pedagogical courses leading to Pd. B. degree. High grade courses in Normal Training, Music, Manual Arts and Domestic Science. Graduates helped Lewis B. Moore, A. M. Ph. D. Dean. Vote For Henry C. Cox THE ACADEMY. Faculty of ten. Three courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. Address George J. Coleman, M. Dean. THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography, Commercial Law, History, Civics, etc. Gives business and English high-school ed. courses. Address George W. Cook, A. M. LL, M. Dean. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Furnishes thorough courses. Six instructors. Offers two courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. As his fitness will warrant your support. He is a reasonable and capable man, and the people will have a square deal with him. PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Inter- denominational. Five professors. Broad and thorough courses of study. Shorter English courses. Advantage of connection with a great university. Students' Ad- d. courses. Address Isaac Clark, D. D. Dean. Hon. Lawson M. Harvey, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE—MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Over 40 professors. Modifying orthopedic equipment and building directly connected with new Freedmen's Hospital costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Pharmacate College: 12 post-graduate Dearborn College, post-graduate School and Polyclinic. Address Robert Reyburn, M. D, Dean, Fifth and W. streets, N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW—Faculty of 8. Courses of three years, giving through knowledge of the theory and practice of large library. Occupies own building opposite Court House. Address Benjamin F. Leighton, LL. B., Dean, 420 Fifth Street. N. W. FOR CATALOG AND SPECIAL INFORMATION ADDRESS DEAN OF DEPARTMENT. Pliny W. Bartholomew. Candidate for Judge of Superior Court, room 5, on Democratic ticket; former Judge room 3. Record approved by the people. VOTE FOR George W. Stubbs, Republican nominee for Judge of Juvenile Court. Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. Indianapolis. Vote For Salem D. Clark, For State Senator. The Popular Candidate of the People. Will follow the dictates of his own conscience if elected. HENRY L. KLAUSMAN, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Surveyor Marion County. Election November 3d. INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS, ELECTROTYPERS 23 West Heart Street INDIANAPOLIS Both Phones 1820 SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 43 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY For Representative who stands for equal privileges to all and no discriminating legislation. Joseph N. | State of Indiana, Marion County. | Stites. | in the | Circuit Court of Indiana, | Elma | In the State of Indiana, | Stites. | No. 17.100. | | District of Nebraska. | For Sheriff Marion County. I pledge myself to an honest enforcement of the law as applies to the office, fair treatment to every citizen, special privileges to none. BE TIT KNOWN. That on the 28th day of August, 1908, the above named plaintiff by his attorney, Elma Sites, was sent to the Court of Marion Court, in the State of Indiana, his complaint against the above named defendant, Elma Sites, and the attorney, Elma Sites, who, in office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, Elma Sites, is not a resident of the state of Indiana, and said defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required a defendant to be sent to the Court of Marion, demur thereto on the 2d day of November, 1908. The good of the people Shall be my first consideration at all times. James E. Berry, For Assessor Center Township. Your support is respectfully solicited. NOW THEREFORE, by order of said court, she sided for the filing and pendency of said complaint against her, and that unless she appear and answer or demur the atrota at the calling of the same being the first judicial day of a term of said court, to be begin and held at the Court Monday in N. vember, 1908, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence, and will be heard and determined in her liker. WISMAN, Attorney for Philipsft Notice of Appointment. Notice is hereby given. That the undersigned has duly qualified as Executrix of estate of George A. Woods, late of Marion county, Indiana, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. No. 8648. HULDAH A. WOODS. If elected I promise to select a committee of colored ladies from the different churches in the city to act as sponsors for worthy colored citizens entitled to the charity of the county, and shall act according to their reports. --- TRI-ANNIVERSARY AT THE ALLEN CHAPEL Thirty-fifth Year in the Ministry And Twentieth Year in the Episopacy—Divines Pay Noble Tribute to Popular Bishop. Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., a vast concourse of people assembled in the spacious and benedict auditorium, Allen Chapel, to pay homage to this great man who honored them, yea, brought honor to his race in church in State, and in educational interests. It was one of the greatest events in the history of ecclesiastical circles, monogams, householders and professionals all men mingled, vied with each other in making it the grandest event of the twin cities, though better said, the A. M. E. contend principly, eloquent, a consecrated episcopate. Bishop H. B. was consecrated as presbyter. He filled the position as presbyter all dignity, and we really feel the graced the position as few newly elected bishops could do, especially when sat in the presbyter, an episcopate of experience. wrote that for the reading of the grand pipe organ under the touch of its master, Prof. E. G. Jackson, of the University, by his magnificent choir, the minister presiding elder of the Fifth institutional District, M. S. Bryant, in the blessings of the Most High upon the guest of the church Abraham Grant, and he assisted them. The exercised exercises being over, J. E. Edwards, D. D., pastor at Topka, Kans. read a very instructive paper "Life and Times of Thomas Grant," said of the good things; the man of humble birth, guided his knowledge, not so much in the established schools of the land, but by other application. "This excellent paper was but a signal to me of one literary feasts. But on such occasions as this the women are always to be heard from, and it is well they should, for the sake of one of the gender sex present to his greatness? Mrs. Anna Hines, of Kansas City, Kans., ascribed the rostrum, bringing "Greetings from the Woman's City to the Misses of Kansas City" to the woman of the W. M. M. Society." After giving remarks of the W. M. M. Society in Kansas, she showed that with one stroke of the pen Kansas was generous enough to be mother of all the others. But she gave the women a gift that has attained any success, it was because of the influence of the strong personality of Elshimp Grant in the work, and then in a few well-chosen words, she praised the women for their service, a reason from members of the society. Mr. M. Ricketts was introduced and spoke of "Bishop Grant, the Mason." All things are not as they seem, for Dr. Ricketts did not look the orator, but who can be a man among the women? So said he: "Bishop Grant is a man among ever ready to meet them. He has proven it thus while a member of the fraternity. While grant the men, he has widowed and orphans' hearts to establish Masonic relief funds." The echoes of applause hardly had time to die away before the clear voice of the church. W. S. Brooks, D. D., of Des Moines, IA, was firing the audience with its eloquence and logic. Speaking of "Bishop Grant, the commander of the church," he hisd his climax saying: "Gladstone rose to heights from excellence surroundings, but Bishop Grant from poor surroundings. Gladstone from the mansion, but their lives. Gladstone reached the highest in state, Grant the highest in the church." It is needless to say, as he took his seat, amidst the deafening applause of another Swede" won for himself another laurel. Rev J. D. Barksdale, D. D., presiding elder of Cape Girardeau District, was surrounded by stoneman tones, but standing erect and stately, he a scholar by reputation, began to pour a steady stream of erudition and subtle logic into the minds of the people. Listened with rapt attention while he discussed "Bishop Grant, the Churchman," said he. "The beginning of the life of the church was assembled with the humblest possible, but the innate qualities of worth of which he is possessed were such that they could be fitted by environs of an untrained behepment." The meeting adjourned AFTERNOON SESSION. The tide of enthusiasm was running high, and by the time the chairman called the meeting to order in the afternoon, many felt that the battle of the giants and giantesses had begun. After the devotional period was over, Rev. J. C. Owens, D. D., the veteran pastor of Pueblo, Col., read the first paper of the symposium, "State of the Country Then." He gave an excellent review of ante-bellum days. Rev. Owens spoke of the peculiar environments that existed then, and how a man must have possessed the adherent principles of greatness in order to rise to such heights as Bishop Grant had attained. Among the many notable things, a State was helping to secure from the U.S. Congress 8250,000 to reimburse the Southern Methodist Church for losses suffused during the Civil War. He refused to give himself over to politics, because the zeal of the house of God had eaten him up. The Rev. J. W. Sexton, D. D., presiding eder of Hannibal District, was next introduced, who read the second paper, "State of the Country Now." The revered spoke very encouragingly of the country's condition, but of course, deplored the existing sinful conditions, such as false politics, Jim Crowism, graft, slam life, intemperance and Sabbath deservation. But he felt that the race had emerged from a man disregarding conditions, bringing with it Bishop Grant as an apostle of life. He closed by presenting the Bishop with a purse of $35 as a token of his district's respect. Prof. Shelton French, A. M., president of Western University, on being introduced to the audience, read a very excellent paper, "Bishop Grant from the Layman's Point of View." Said he: "Nature made but one Abraham Grant, a fearless man of God. Bishop Grant is a man, a man's purpose. It is no small thing to be about man, but the grandest thing to be about man. Bishop Grant has filled the measure, a man, standing to the forefront of the country's benefactors. Amid deafening appliance, the eloquent professor, after proving himself a master, seemed to be sent in the audience. Katherine D. Tillman, of Oakland, unmerged to serve Mrs. Tillman on her paper, "Bishop Grant and the Woman of the race," was calculated to inure her to the challenge. We all adduce a well-proportioned character, such as the women of the Fifth District consider Bishop Grant be to life. Closed by dedicating a son to his life. who had come more than one thousand miles in order to show how they responded to honored a Friend, seated on the rostrum. D. secretary of the Church Extension Society, and Rev. John Hurst, D. D., final secretary. The genial secretary of the Extension was introduced. Dr. Watson addressed the latter the address of the afternoon. He spoke briefly of his address with his characteristic wit and has done many others, such as no other Afrarian Methodist. Without the active steps taken by him doubtful whether the Church Extension Society would be in existence to-day." The secretary to give a history of the society. Just as the society ready for applauding they paused the strains of music were now moved from the lips of him who has not thousands in other days. As the "to-day" met the touching solo. "Just for those down amid the grand armen of the soul." stirred audience, and the audience was dismissed by benediction. EVENING SESSION. After devotional exercises, the Hon. Nelson Crews took the rostrum and in his usual eloquent, happy reign of speech, prefixed by Bishop with a very beautiful gold-headed Bible. "Mr. He, Jno Lange, Kansas City, Mo. He remarked that there are but two others like it, one possessed by Bishop Lennon and the other by the Hon. William Jennings Bryan. By these representatives from everywhere were present—Iowa, Washington, D. C. St. Louis, Mo., and every part of Kansas and Missouri." Communications were read from great men of State, as well as from great men of the shores, as well as for the drilling anthem by the well-trained choir, in which direction of Prof. Jackson, instructor in music at Western University, Bishop of the Freeze, Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary. Though many of the good doctor proved himself on this occasion, as he always does, a giant in the life he dressed as one of heights and depths. He believed that the man was a man of noblest qualities, a man, who did not beak down from any duty, however arduous. "There are but few Abrahams who say that they are having something for a race when we can produce a man like him." Dr. Hurst entered into the discussion of the all-absorbing subject to the more from, more getting. He began by saying, "The man of the most must give a complexon to a people or moral life. The idea of money getting affects the moral sense of the American people." He was from strong ties of brotherhood. The grandson upon which it is built is not in keeping with the highest principles of humanism and the benefit in the nature of the people relative to finance. He is not what one makes, but what one saves. Bishop Grant stands as the apostle of frugality and thrills of people who are the people of the financial board, he has ever put these principles in operation. The paper was an excellent production and well-re cảng judging by the applause and the amount of prompt. Dr. B. H. F. Watson arose and introduced Bishop H. F. B. Parks. The Bishop pro- vided a speech to the congregation, a speeak of "Bishop Grant and West Africa," styling him "the greatest, or among the greatest, of African Methodists." Said Bishop Parks: "He has learned to prac- tice the gospel, and he has been the best good. These were the principles that he exerted in the evangelization of West Africa." After a very vivid description of the work of Bishop Grant's work, the work for which the Master had sent him, "He real- ized that the evangelization of Africa, the redemption of the fatherland, meant sac- rifice, sacrifice, sacrifice." If we stop to count the cost and then fail [Name] [Name not visible in the image] BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT ter, Africa will not be redeemed, neither evangelized, in this generation." Bishop Parks further stated that King Menelek, having heard of the A. M. E. Church, deserves "our attention." Bishop Parks visited Africa was the dawning of a new era in the A. M. E. Church. His whole life attests the facts of his success." Then, laying his paper aside, he unbosomed his whole solemnity by the sacrifice he made, thehetic, eloquent, earnest and soul-stirring. It was as if the spirit of a Cicero struggled with the spirit of a Demosthenes for the mastery. This famous master of a theistic form, he mastered its of the crowd. In a few well-chosen words, a member of the chair presented their token of friendship, a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. This ended the literary program of the first day. Benedic After the benediction it was away, away to the banquet hall. A beautiful sight met our eyes as we entered the rite hall. A busy set of men and women were arranged. A here and there. The arrangement of tables we very artistic, indeed, being arranged in a room occupied. Truly it was magnificent, and their well-beloved pastor, Rev. F. Jessie Peck, D, D, need not be ashamed of the effort, and he himself a leader indeed. The banquet was an elaborate affair. The table decorations were simply grand. The expensive silver had been furnished of the occasion by Browne. The table served a delightful menu by efficient waiters under the direction of Mr. John D. Frazier. All honor is due to busiest officers. A missionary officer. At the guests united in praises to the management and honor to the disguised prelate in whose honor the celebration was held. A banquet was arranged, but banquet bearing every possible mark of culture and refinement. And when the night had grown old, we hurried away to our homes, perchance to dream of anticipated glories of WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUG. 26. Many were the sad hearts Wednesday morning. The rain began to fall in torrents. But imagine the surprise when we beheld a fairly representative woman assembled, the court called the order, Invocation by Rev. R. G. H. Harris. Rev. Jno. M. Brown read the Scripture, lesson, and the reading of the Decalogue was done by Rev. Taylor, of the Iowa Court. Among the principal musical features of the entire function was a vocal solo by Mrs. A. J. Rev. J. C. Caldwell, one of the newly elected general officers, Y. P. S. A. C. E. read communications from John Turner, D. D. F. L. D. D. B. T. Turner, D. D. Moses B. Salter, D. Evans Tree, D. C. S. Smith, Evans F. Flipper, D. Handy, F. Johnson, D. D. Dr. Booker T. Washington, Rev. P. C. Hunt, bearing greeting from Texas, and Rev. shaw, of Florida, for the greetings of his other communications were received bearing words of greeting. Mrs. Lillian Booker was introduced and read an excellent paper; it was a fitting tribute to the excellent man in whose honor the people had assembled. As she spoke of "Bishop Grant and the General Officers, of the West," she paused long enough to pay a high compliment to Rev. J. Frank McDonald, the editor of the Nelson in his pre- beautiful mark, it one the other man. By twisting D. C. Kansas in great great asking annder the Western Christian Recorder. She spoke of his self-sacrific spirit and how he had labored to bring the paper to the front. She did not fall to make mention leader. He said, "I C. Caldwell, the orator, Dr. Caldwell is truly imbued with the spirit of his work, and we predict for him great success. The medical profession left the bedside of their patients long enough to speak a few words of praise due a great man. S. H. Thompson, M. D., read an excellent paper, giving the history ofought Hospital, he lay days and how Bishop Grant, through the potent touch of his hand, has succeeded in bringing the institution into the sunlight of better days. "I found in Bishop Grant a doxel" he so pray that he may be captured in the captured hero. "Then buy me," was the response, and so often repeated that it could be the case plea. "And why do you wish to be the captive?" he said. Mrs. Cora Moten, of Kansas City, Mo., being next on the program, read an excelent book, "Greetings from the audience brought to me," Greetings from the women of Missouri." Quoting from this queenly woman's utterance, "Bishop Grant has brought to me Missouri's civil and social conditions. For these things, the women greet you." After this noble woman had paid a tribute to the chairman introduced Rev. W. D. Cook, D. D. St. Louis, Mo. He spoke of "Bishop Grant as a Friend." The speaker gave a clear, concise description of friendship as an important illumination of compassion and David and Damon and Pythias. He felt that it is well to be developed by being compelled to exert ourselves by acting in the interest of the church. "The cultivation of friendship is no trivial thing. It springs from the highest faculties of the soul. In Bishop Grant, find a way to be a friend to a personal friend he is loyal and true." Dr. J. R. Crossland, of St. Joseph, Mo., was introduced as the next speaker. He represented World. Said the speaker: "I regard Bishop Grant as being the greatest Negro Bishop living, and by the professors of the greatest Negro of the 20th century. He represents new hope, new plans, new life for the A. M. E. Church and for his counmen. The professional world loves him." Mrs. Dr. Dibble served as proxy for Mrs. Ela E. Braxton. The paper was made by the University of one of the "Woman's Mite Missionary Society of the Fifth Episcopal District." AFTERNOON SESSION. The congregation joined the sweet singer, Rev. Jno. Gregg, A. B., in singing the hymn "The Lord Is My Savior" place, etc. Rev. C. A. Williams led in prayer. Miss Tooley, the entertainer from Chicago, was introduced, and entertained the audience for a short period with selection from Dunbar, to the delight of all present. ```markdown ``` Bishop Parks then introduced Rev. O. E. Jones, of Kansas City, Kans., who read a paper entitled, "Bishop Grant and the race to higher and nobler efforts. His work has been the only forceful characters can serve as true models in spiritual things. His victories are not victories of the sword and bayonet, but his are victories of the proclaimed nobility, the closest to the pronounced upon Bishop Grant the same eulogy that Sir Walter Scott pronounced upon Wordsworth: "I do not know a man who has heart and loftiness of genius." After the applause had subsided the choir sang another of its choice selections. Dr. T. C. Unthank was next presented with the colored physician has come when the colored physician has been apt to look after his own. Douglas Hospital is bound to succeed." In paying tribute to Bishop Grant he remarked: "I will write of him as a minister, lawyer, etc., but as one who loves his fellow-men." Dr. Hurst was next introduced and read the paper prepared by Dr. H. T. Johnson, editor of the Christian Recorder, "Bishop Grant as President of the Publication Department. Four Years. The paper was meant to be written in water. e.g., g. greatness is not of meteoric character, but must be as fixed stars. Men who are made great by their fellow-men, without possessing the intrinsic principles, are bubbles upon water. They rapidly inflate, and burst. Dr. Hurst Grant we have that greatness which is measured by his achievements. The Publication Department is really the molder of the minds of the church. It owes so much to Dr. Hurst Grant. Never once did this departmental ship spring a leak under his capacitancy." The presiding officer then introduced Prof. Simms, who read Rev. A. M. Ward's (Denver, Col.) paper. It was filled with good matter. "A common word," said the writer, among other things, in discussing "Bishop Grant," the Man of the Hour. "These are testing days for the church as well as for the individual." The preacher must have some convictions that will�amble his voice and cause him to teiulate with his hands. This will be the preacher of the hour. Such a man is Bisup Grant. When he delivers one of those and the pope's monks, the congregate will feel that the Pentecost approaches. With this paper closed a very pleasant afternoon. EVENING SESSION. As the hour of eight drew near it was apparent to all interested that the god of the 18th century had the power of making it tended, with all their attendants, at- tended this final session and assist in giving honor. We make no adverse comment, because we know that the rain falleth both on the just and the unjust. The official services being liver, Dr. Caldwell read several communications commendatory to the life and labors of Bishop of Grant. Among them was the excellent paper by Bishop B. T. Tanner, D. D. Bishop Grant and the Episcopacy. We regard that the entire life cannot be here reproduced, but we will be satisfied --- AFTERNOON SESSION. EVENING SESSION. After the reading of communications from Drs. J. K. Caston and Geo. Stevens, the author of the book, ordeal, Columbia District ascended the rostrum. The preface to the paper was in matter, Roman history, in delivery native eloquence. . . . drew a beautiful analogy between the love of Christian brotherhood, the "Aurelian" was despicable and rused as a tyrant, but our beloved bishop rules with the love of Christian brotherhood." The preface to the book was not in the sense of vestments, but in the righteousness of God, and when he came to the district it was a time that it needed a spiritual awakening. The帕萨特 in the effort, ornate in style and choice in matter. We wer to enjoy yet another race treat. The Hon. Nelson Crews, the orator, was introduced. He spoke of "Bishop Grant's mission to bring the nestness as well as of eloquence. His address was a series of flights, never pausing, never resting; he carried the audience higher and higher. The captivating speaker, in referring to theathy episcopos, was so dignified he so spotlit his life, that in everything that pertains to the greatness of life he is called in as counselor. He is ever on the alert to correct everything that proves a mistake, and to recognize that no Negro shall fill his place." Amid deafening applause Mr. Crews resumed his place in the audience. Mr. Jno. Lange, Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Challoutte, Challoutte, Mo., were introduced to the audience, which was good despite the rain. Next came the presentations. Mrs. Florence Crews, in behalf of the Douglas Hospital committee of the twin cities, stepped forward and presented chosen works with Bishop with a package of $75. This great man, whose greatness and depth of soul is a cure for itching pains, arose and presented the amount to Douglas Hospital, the pride of his later LIST OF PRESENTS. Beautiful gold-headed cane, Mr. Jno. Lange, in beautiful gold-headed umbrella, T. Shaffer, in beautiful gold-bearer, T. Shaffer, in two section bark cases, Kansas City, Kansas District; $10 in gold, Bishop H. B. Parks; silver ladel, Mrs. Jenetta Spears; hand-painted picture case, Mrs. Jenetta Spears; tiger mug (hand-painted), Rev. P. J. Peck, medicine case, Rev. Kno. Gregg; Y. M. C. A. pin, Mr. J. DeFrance; book ("For Friendship's Sake"), Mrs. Anna Hughes, hold cross, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Caldwell, in his easy, characteristic way, arose, holding in his hand a cross, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. E. Church. This platter contained the presentation of money as a token from the district: $60 in silver, representing natal years; $35 in currency, representing natal years; $40 in gold, representing years as an epilogue. Rev, W. D. Cook, D. D., presented the Bishop with a beautiful case containing $50 in gold, as a token of respect from St. Peter's Church in St. Louis. After the presentations Bishop Grant arrose, being presented by Bishop Parks. With voice pathetic and heart filled with emotion, he expressed in the most choice of words an appreciation for the terms of love and esteem and his gratitude for the honor shown by the occasion. The committee, by motion, thanked the choir. Then Rev. Jno, Gregg arose and sang the "Lead, Kindly Light." Bishop Parks made some fitting closing remarks, telling of the work in his district. He was all hope, all zealousness. The vast audience arose, and after singing the doxology, Rt. Rev. Abraham, Bishop D. D., the preacher of the hour," pronounced the benediction. Thus closed one of the greatest events ever witnessed, ever participated in by the congregation. The man of God, the preacher of righteousness, this episcopate of love, unconsciously wrote two more days' history for his people. REV, O. E. JONES, Reporter. It is not any trouble for us to give you any information concerning our advertisement rates. 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It is Lincoln Hair Pomade you want, so refuse weak and inferior substitutes. Do not take anything that is claimed to be good, but insist on getting the genuine. THE LINCOLN POMADE COMPANY, NORFOLK.VA., U.S.A. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for keep it. send 20 cents in silver or stamps TO THE LINCOLN POMADE CO. De- we will send you a bottle to return mail. LEVINSON'S 2 Big $ 2 Hat Stores All the Latest Designs in Popular Head Gear. 37 N. Penn. St. and 41 S. Illinois St. For that Headache, also Neuralgia, Nerve and Stomach Trouble. HARMLESS. PLEASANT AS CREAM SODA. Sold by All Druggists. Indianapolis, Indiana. This is merely to remind you that we are headquarters for house-cleaning requisites, such as Sponges, Paints, Varnishes, Furniture Polishes, Borax, Moth Balls, Roach and Bug Eradicators, Ammonia, etc. The Best Goods at the Lowest Prices New, 4135. TELEPHONES, Old, Main, 4342. We also carry a complete line of Fishing Tackle and Base Ball Goods. BEST IN THE WORLD!PRICE, $100 Taylor's Electric Comb Straightener, and Shannon Dryer Price $100. FOR BEST RESULTS Use La CROQUE HAR POTADE it not only meets every requirement of the Dryer, but also promotes a luxurious growth of the hair. T. W. TAYLOR, Recruit. Hick. Northwestern Base Ball Park Best colored Base Ball Team in the United States will meet all "comers." Write early for dates. GOOD colored or white teams solicited. If you are not "right," don't write. 462 W. 15TH STREET, RAN BUTLER, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. THE PICKWILL BUFFET, 736-738 Indiana Avenue. Fine Liquors & Cigars, Billiards & Pool. Restaurant in connection. Meals at all hours. ED WARD PICKENS, Prop. Your Patronage is Respectfully Solicited. Give us a call. Kidneys and Bladder. At All Bars. John E. & Frank Walter, PROPRIETORS OF All Orders Promptly Attended To. Telephone 209. 810-812-814 Clay St., Louisville, Ky. SHANK STORAGE PACKING AND MOVING Pinehurst 2024 359 E WASHINGTON Taylor Sackridge Dough Strawberry and Shaggy Dryer Price Stores FOR BEST RESULTS Use LA CREOLE HAR POLYOL Dryer, but also promote a constant growth of the air. T. W. TAYLOR, Rewill, Mich. Northwestern RAN BUTLER, MN Best colored Base Ball Team in the United States GOOD colored or white teams solicited 462 W. 15TH STREET, RAN E. THE PICKWILL 736-738 Indiana Ave Fine Liquors & Cigars, Bills Restaurant in connection. Meals ED WARD PICKENS, Your Patronage is Respectfully Solicited. Bouvier's Origin BEST F Kidneys and Blacks John E. & F. PROPRIETY Clay St. B ICE FOR All Orders Promptly Atten 810-812-814 Clay St. ESTABLISHED 1874. OLD CHARTER WHISKEY, Wright & Taylor. Distillers. Louisville. THE J. H. HIGHEVER & J. W. NAPIER, Props. A full line of Foreign and Domestic Wines, Liquors, Tobacons and Cigars. Cold Beer always on tap. Klee & Coleman, MANUFACTURERS OF Mineral Waters, Ginger Ale and Seltzer Water. Portable Fountains Charged on Short Notice. M. R. STYERS, Mgr. 421-423 S. Delaware St. Both Phones 730 First class line of Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Headquarters of the I.B.P.O. Elks WILLIAM ROBERTS, Prop. Scip Williams, Mgr. Frank Whitney, Mixer. 440 Indiana Ave. New Phone 5289 Robert Graves, Saloon and Pool Room Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Wet goods of all kinds. Cool Beer always on tap. Give us a call. 764 W. North St., Indianapolis. Boys and girls can earn more than what it requires to keep them in school books and clothes by selling The Freeman every Saturday. Best facilities for packing, transferring, storing or shipping furniture and household effects. SHANK, 339 E. Wash. St. Phones 2028. IN THE WORLDIPRICE, $100 Base Ball Park Manager and Owner. dates will meet all "comers." Write early for dates. lited. If you are not "right." don't write. BUTLER, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. PETER Original Buchu Gin FOR THE Badder. At All Bars. Frank Walter, METORS OF Brewery, FOR SALE Extended To. Telephone 209. t., - Louisville, Ky. Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ANY OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED BROWN DEFENDER METAL INDIA MARKETING INC. One Pound Boxes 25 cts., at Druggists and Dealers SAINT CLAIR HALL Bar and Pool Room. Choice Wines and Liquors. Fine Cigars and Tobacos a Specialty. Courteous treatment. W. T. GIBBS, P'op. Hindel's Buffets, 256-551 Indiana Ave. Choice Foreign and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Hindel Brothers. HAIR SWITCHES Bangs and Wigs of every description. Most complete line of Hair Goods in this country for colored people. Send stamp for catalogue. T.W. TAYLOR. Howell. Mich. The La Sola Bar, 740 Indiana Avenue. Foreign and Domestic Liquors, Wines, Cigars and Tobaccos. Courteous treatment to all. MY PRICES ARE RIGHT. Wm. Davis, Prop., Indianapolis. --- Galvanized tubs, medium size, will not leak, specially good value at..... 50c 50-ft clothes line, cotton or nonrusting wire..... 10c Washboards, hardwood, brass cable-faced, regular 35c value, special..... 25c Buckets of seamless wood fiber, usually selling for 35c, special price for opening week..... 25c 14-qt. enamel dish pans, in fancy colors outside and white lined, excellent quality at..... 35c Scrub brushes with solid backs, well made, the best quality, priced at from 10c to..... 25c Tea and coffee strainers, various sizes and kinds, from a small tin strainer at 5c to nickel strainers at..... 50c —Basement CITY AND SOCIETY. Rev. J. C. Patton has recovered from a recent illness. Miss Goldie Finn, of Chicago is the guest of her aunt. Miss Agues Booth continues ill at her home in Vermont street. Miss Beatrice James of Chicago is in the city for a month's stay. S. H. Shelton, of the Pekin Theatre at Chicago, is in the city. Augustus Hedgepath, of Kalamazoo, Mich., is visiting in the city. Mrs. Ora Dunlop has returned from a four weeks' visit at Logansport. William Reed, the oil merchant is very ill at his home in California street. The Rev. Tinsley will occupy the pulpit at Simpson Chapel tomorrow morning. Mrs. Anna Smith, formerly of this city, now of Chicago is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Tim Owsley, who spent the summer in the city has joined her hus band at Chicago. Dr. C. A. Martin, of Princeton, Ind., is in the city attending the State Medical Association. Warren Banks, of Chicago is visiting relatives in the city, after an absence of eleven years. The Jolly Fourteen Club will meet Thursday evening with Miss Herbert Webber in Seventeenth street. Mrs. Mary Fletcher, of Lexington, Ky., was in the city this week, the guest of Mrs. A. H. Henderson. A gypsy social will be given September, 16, by Mrs. Charles Samuels, 1541 Arsenal avenue. All are welcome. Miss Carrie Boyer has returned from a several weeks' visit at Colorado Springs and other western points. Thomas Watson, of Chicago, Ill., will come tomorrow to be the guest of Elwood C. Knox during the week. W. E. Scott, the artist is visiting his parents for a few days, en route to the southern part of the state to do some sketch work. Miss Judie Fields, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. Haitt of Grand Rapids, Mich. are guests of Mrs. W. H. Goodall in West Twelfth street. The Sumner League will entertain in honor of the Eighth Illinois Regiment Monday evening at Tomlinson Hall with a reception and military ball. Mrs. Nora Knox, of Marion, accompanied by her guests Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Frazier, of Seattle, Wash., were in the city Thursday to attend the fair. A Woman's Meeting will be held at Flanner Guild tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Broyles Hitchens will read a paper and short talks will be given. Mrs. Margaret Simmons has returned to her home at Greencastle, after spending several days with her daughter Mrs. J. W. Smith and her son George G. Simmons. E. B. Hale, vice-president and general manager of the National Commonwealth Mercantile and Realty Company of St. Louis was in the city this week on business. J. H. Lott is his attorney. Services will be held at St. Philips Episcopal church tomorrow at 4 o'clock in memory of the late Mr. Julius Cox. The priest chair will be dedicated to him with appropriate exercises. The public is invited. Mesdames Johanna Berry, Mattie Grigsby, Sadie Reed, Julia Johnson, FALL SUITS. WAISTS. STYLES. MILLINERY. Popular prices. No Charge for Alterations KISER'S, Washington and Delaware Streets. Anna Minor, Annie E. Webber, Misses Clara Mays, Lavinia Jones and Charlena Murphy will leave Tuesday morning for Lexington, Ky., to attend the National Missionary Baptist Association. Dr. J. F. Moreland of Charlotte, N.C., was in the city Saturday and Sunday en route to Greenville, Ky., where he will hold conference of the A. M. E. Zion church September 16. He will also hold conferences at St. Louis, Mo., September, 23 and at Johnstown, Pa., September, 30. Hear the Hoosier Poet. Aaron Belford Thompson, the Hoosier poet will give a recital at Allen Chapel Monday evening. September. 14. Mr. Thompson is one of the leading poets of his race: Come out and hear him. Business Locals Woodbine Perfume, Ohl how fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloadau's Drug Store. 'Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by 'phone will be selec- ted as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges, Gauld's Pharmacy, New 1178: Old, Main 4032. INDIANAPOLIS BOYS IN CHICAGO POSTOFFICE SERVICE. James A. Meyers, James F. Weaver, William R. Hill and Allen Scott, of this city, are rendering good service in the postoffice at Chicago. GEORGE L. KNOX AT MT. VERNON. George L. Knox, publisher of The Freeman, spent Sunday, August 28, at Mt. Tabor, where he met the late Rev. and Mrs. Rollins, and was driven around to all the places of interest and business places of both races. He was also the residence of Mr. Ernest Tripp, which is the most elegant home in the city. Of the 6,000 inhabitants, there are twenty col- In the afternoon Mr. Knox was highly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, at attending Mrs. Hill and daughter, of Madison. At night he lectured at the Second M. E. Church, and then spent the night Rollin has a farm of about twenty acres, and all necessary machinery. he is raising Jersey hogs, which cost $100 from the State. Rollin has a full-built dogged Jersey cows and Hambletonian horses. Jev Rollin is now fixed to live on "easy street, and has won the confidence of all men. His hospitality was highly appreciated. FRENCH LICK, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Irwin, her daughter Margaret and granddaughter Lillian, of Lexington, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. Mayhan, of Louisville, spent a week here drinking the waters. Abe, who was working with the company, was the week's life, is improving. George Jones is doing nicely in his new business of tailoring and dry cleaning. Thos. Hanley will visit Lexington, Ky., during the fair. The "The Lemon" is the first of Union Giants, September 1, by a score of 5 to 4. Miss Flora Scott, of New Albany, was here several days on account of the illness of her uncle, Abe Law, of Missouri, the first of the same family. Miss Carrie Dersham, the KY's visit to Miss Alice Thomas, Mrs. James Martin and daughter of Indianapolis, are here for a stay of several weeks. Mr. Martin spent Sunday with them. Mrs. Mrs. Ann, the Clown, Miss Robin and of Owensboro, Ky., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Babbage for a week. Mrs. Palmer and Miss McFarland of Rockport, were guests of Mrs. Henry Taylor for several days. In the second year, Miss L. K. is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Adolph Board, Mrs. Sol Pitman and son Roy are in Michigan. Chas. Clinton has returned from Indianapolis, James and John, who are in Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Misses, will return in a few days. A. Misses Josie Lloyd and Laura Oleson are spending the summer in Leland, Mich. Miss Bernice Jones and Miss Gibson, Louise, Louise, and Miss Elton stay at the home. In the day of the McAfee, of Louisville, Ky., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thomas for a few days. Mr. Boyd of Frankford and Mr. and Mrs. L. K. is the house, after the event of their homes, Ky., have returned to their homes. Mrs. David Gee is spending the summer in the East. Mr. Sly, the best-known house of the best-known family. Mrs. James Dorsey is the guest of Mrs. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford and Miss Annie Elder of Rockport, Ind., were the guests of Mrs. Wm. H. Taylor. Sunday, the first of the last, was the class-presented a fine exhibition of the art to a large and appreciative audience. Thursday evening, at the West Baden Opera House, for the benefit of the West Baden Opera House. This is the second month of the day of the first this season. The first was at the French Lick A. M. E. Church for the benefit of that institution. Mrs. Wm. Martin is in Louisville on business. Mr. Isaac is in the day of the event. I was in in Louisville, Mrs. Geo. L. Smith is spending a few days in town. FLINT, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Simon Lawrence and Miss Fannie Jinkens have returned home, after spending the summer at Mackinac.... Mrs. J. Richerson has gone to Pontiac for a two weeks' visit.... Miss Gertrude Bailey has returned to Washington as a visiting Miss Martha Iley for a few days.... Mrs. Henderson, S. Sarria, is visiting friends here for a short time. The local agent is planning a surprise the lady patrons of The Freeman soon. More will be said next week.... Grandma Hunt is reported very JEEFERSONVILLE. IND Special to THE FREEMAN. 'The public schools open here September 14. Prof. R. F. Taylor will be principal of the schools. Prof. J. Oglesby will be principal of the schools. Prof. J. Oglesby other teachers in the building...Mrs. Quinn Adams, of 629 Indiana avenue, will leave soon for St. Louis and then to St. Paul to meet some friends, who is attending Seattle. Wash. Mrs. Adams will be gone several weeks. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET. FROM FERMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. The National Board of Directors of the United Order of Woodmen of America held their annual meeting at Louisville, September 5, which was presided over by the chairman, W. M. W. S. Peyton. Memorandum were present from Chicago, Nashville, Dayton and Louisville. The national chief, Col. B. F. Johnson, was highly complimented for the great work accomplished during the past year through the organization department. The national chief is a man of executive ability, forethought and perseverance. He has fully established the auxiliary department known as the Daughters of Woodmen. The subordinates are known as courts, and are courts are organized with fifteen or more young ladies of new camps of Woodmen are organized with fifteen or more young, progressive men, at the lowest possible rates with everything furnished free. After the board had concluded its official business lunch was served at the residence of the national chief, and all reported a great time. HUMPHREYS. ARK Special to THE FREEMAN. A day school convention was held here last week... The revival meeting at the First Baptist Church in New York was assisted by Rex, G. W., Johnson, evangelist. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. FOR SALE—Real estate. Bargain in N. Senate Ave. Address The Freeman. FOR SALE—Four beautiful lots, Columbia Place, only $300; $25 cash, $ 5 month. Also lot Chicago street, same terms. Low Nicoll, 200 Unity Building. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic remedy sent by mail on receipt of prices 50 ets (stamps) Has cared notes; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodan, druggest, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—A Lecture Combination Moving Picture Machine. Cost $75, for $50. Also various sets of slides at one-third off, if taken at once. J. B. Kopp, Bloomington, Ill. MISCELLANEOUS Bonnett Bros.: Transfer, Coal, Kindling, Flour, and Feed, 417 Indiana Avenue, New Phone 2977. Agents Wanted—Good pay. No money required. Fine opportunity for hair dressers, agents, etc. Chowning Card Co., Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED—Colored Tailor, a good hustler, married man preferred. Will sell half interest to right man. Write at once for more particulars. L. T. Shirley, Pantatorium, 117 S. Main street, Fond du Lac, Wis. Deputies Wanted Everywhere, to establish Camps of United Order of Woodmen of America, a progressive, beneficial, social and military organization. Incorporated 1903. Deputies paid for work. B. F. Johnson, N. C. 763 Sixth street, Louisville, Ky. HOWARD, The Popular Price Tailor. Suits and Overcoats to Measure for $18 00 and up The New Fall Woolens are now in from the leading mills of Europe. Call and inspect them. We fit, please and satisfy. Main Floor Traction Terminal Bld. TWO ENTRANCES. FOR SALE! We have beautiful, up-to-date homes for sale in all respectable parts of Louisville, on easy payments. Write for our list and terms; also for investments in real estate see us. Southern Realty Company, Donglass Bld. Home 6833, Louisville, Ky Fire, Accident, and Health Insurance. See me for bargains if you are looking for a home or investment. Both or easy payment. BOTH PHONES 1173. 565 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Everything up-to-date and at reasonable prices. Both Phones. 108 N. Fourth Street. - Terre Haute, Ind. Abyssinia Buffet, Ochoice Wines. Liquors. Cigars and Tobacco. Cold Home Beer always on tap. G. H. TAYLOR, Prop., 825-329 Indiana Ave., - Indianapolis. Old Phone. Main. 6208. JOHN L. BARDMAKER MEAT MARKET Fresh and Salt Meats. N. E. COR. NORTH AND WEST STREETS. We render our Lard. Phone. Main. 4080. IN THE LEAD. Cafe, Restaurant, Oyster Bay. Open Day and Night- Private Dining Room in Connection C. Raines. 416 Indiana Ave. list, has resulted in several conversions. ...The first bale of new cotton was ...Mrs. Dunson and the leading church ...Mrs. Dunson and her niece, Mrs. Tillman, have returned from an extensive visit to Cotton Plant and Biscoe, as the guests of several relatives...Mrs. Wade and his wife, the leading church worker among the Baptists sisters of our district...W. S. Crawford, the great market gardener, was in our town last week with some fine potatoes. M. T. and his wife, the leading church the cheapest prices of any place in town. Four new scholars were added to the A. M. E. Sunday school roll...Rev. DELEGATES TO INTERNATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS Special to THE FREEMAN BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Dr. O. D. Porter, a member of the Warren County Medical Society and ex-president of the Medical Society, Surgeons, Dentists and Pharmacists; Dr. J. W. McCormack, national organizer for the American Medical Association and secretary of the State Board of Medical Examiners, Georgetown, geon for the L. & N. Railroad, have been appointed by Acting Governor Cox as delegates at the meeting of the International Tuberculosis Congress, which convenes at 21, remaining in session until October 12. STORK VISITS FREEMAN MAN. SPECIAL EDITION GREENVILLE, Miss—Mr. and Mrs. Scott Curry, at 529 Redbud street, are the proud parents of a girl baby, born September 7. Mr. Curry is The Freeman representative. The parents and the young miss have the best wishes of The Freeman, from the "boss" man to the "devil." Things will come your way if you be- come an agent of The Freeman. Own Your Own Home Start Today. We will show you the way. Why pay rent? We are offering large lots North-east, close in, at one-half the price that all adjoining property has been sold, on the easy terms of $1.00 per week, on which we will arrange to build 4, 5 and 6 room cottages and let you pay for them like rent. Baltimore, Hillside. Brouse and Keystone. 25th to 28th Sts. TAKE COLUMBIA AVE. CAR to 25th and Martindale, and walk east to our large red and white sign on addition. Or take Brightwood car to 19th St. and walk north on Hillside ave. to addition. Come out Sunday afternoon and let us show you what we have. THE GRAND LEADER 338-340E.WASH.ST. Suits for Women, of herringbone worsted, satin lined jackets trimmed in satin bands and buttons, circular gored skirts with one wide fold of the material, two rows of satin covered buttons down the front panel, colors hunter's green, brown, navy and black: regular $18.75 values, (alterations free), sale price. Skirts for Women, of plain or stripe panamas, circular or plated styles, button front effects, other styles trimmed in satin or taffetta bands, in black and colors; up to $6.75 values, sale price.....$3.98 Jackets for Women, of novelty stripe and broken plaid woolens, trimmed in fancy buttons, collarless; regular $3.50 values, sale price.....$1.98 Jackets for Women, of black chiffon broadcloth, semi-fitted or loose back, satin lined, deep cuffs, collar on velvet or of broadcloth; regular $7.95 values, sale price.....$4.95 DOMB BROS. Fall Exhibit of Tailored Suits $12.50 to $45 Our entire new stock of beautiful Fall Suits and Gowns is here. Never before have we presented for your approval such a superb offering in Women's Suits. Materials are all the newest, both in shades and weaves. The designs are those novel ideas that have won favor in the eyes of fashionable women. In this large and complete collection there is a practically unlimited range of choice, so that every taste may be suited. We invite your inspection. Ready-made and Tailored-to-Order Skirts for Fall $5 to $15 Our line is made up exclusively of the newly designed garments that are to be correct this fall. We include among them the new sheath skirt. Perfect fit and superior quality assured. Evening Gowns No more varied assortment of Women's Evening Costumes can be found in the city than we are displaying. Unusual beauty, quality and style distinguish these gowns above all others. The most discriminating will approve of their attractiveness. DOMB BROS. WOMEN'S OUTFITTERS 134 W. Washington Street New Parker House New Parker House EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN. Under New Management. Service up-to-date. Special party rates. Good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. 317-321 W. Michigan St. Old Phone, Main, 4105. Own Ye Start Today. We will North-east, close in, at one-half of $1.00 per week, on which for them like rent. Baltimore, Hillside. Brouse and Keystone. 25th to 28th Sts. All lots 41 feet wide. Abstract show Come out Sunday af De W New Phone, 805. SPECIAL NOTICE—Cut dollars ($2.00). This offer good for 1 Will Your House BE WARM This Winter? Yes! If you use genuine GAS COKE. Its the cheapest and cleanest, sold by Dealers and The Indianapolis Gas Co. 45 South Pennsylvania Street. $3.00 SUIT SALE We are closing out the stock of Minor & Co., Houston, Tex. We have about 300 suits left. Sack Suits and Prince Alberts; also a lot of odd coats and vests, $2; and about 150 odd vests, 50c; about 150 pants, $1.50 and $1.75. Come early. McCARTHY & COMPANY, G. J. Mitchell, Mgr. 35 N. Pennsylvania St. Big Four Excursions, SUNDAY, SEPT. 13th, $1.75 Cincinnati and Return $1.75 Special Train Leaves 7:00 a.m. $2 Louisville and Return $2 Special Train Leaves 7:00 a.m. TRADE MARK REG US PAL OT 600 E KEITH COMPANY WALK-OVER SHOES FallStyles Our Men's and Women's Shoes are all Union Made and Stamped. 28 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. Will Your House BE WARM This Winter? Yes! If you use genuine GAS COKE. Its the cheapest and cleanest, sold by Dealers and Capolis Gas Co. Pennsylvania Street. QUIT SALE g out the stock Co., Houston, have about 300 Sack Suits and its; also a lot of d vests, $2; and dd vests, 50c; ants, $1.50 and e early. Y & COMPANY, 35 N. Pennsylvania St. Excursions, SEPT. 13th, ti and Return $1.75 in Leaves 7:00 a. m. and Return $2 in Leaves 7:00 a. m. n Home arent? We are offering large lots party has been sold, on the easy terms d 6 room cottages and let you pay TAKE COLUMBIA AVE. CAR to 25th and Martindale, and walk east to our large red and white sign on addition. Or take Brightwood car to 19th St. and walk north on Hillside ave. to addition. No interest and no taxes. CH. now you what we have. bany, ng. Old, Main, 4249. to our office, and it will be good for two