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KRAUT & DOHNAL, 169 S. CLARK ST., CHICAGO, WILL SUPPLY YOUR WANTS IN THE BARBER LINE. WRITE FOR FREE CATALOGUE AND MENTION THE FREEM KRAUT & DORNAL, 189 S. CLARK ST., CHICAGO, WILL SUPPLY YOUR WANTS IN THE BARBER LINE. WRITE FOR FREE CATALOGUE AND MENTION THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XXI NUMBER 41 PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TO COMPEL ALL RAILROADS Paying the Same Fare—Sciplo A. Jones Endorsed for Register of Land Office at Little Rock— Death of Travis Ross. Special to THE FREEMAN, AARP, Oct. 7—President Roosevelt has given new evidence that he is determined that the railroads of the country that take advantage of their prerogative to separate the races shall conform to the law requiring equal accommodations to all who pay the same fares. The Interstate Commerce Commission, through its attorney, has instituted proceedings in the middle district of Tennessee Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railroad from further disobedience to the commission's orders; and, also, from further discrimination between colored and white passengers. These are the proceed- ments. The Prosecutor will part of the present year against this and other railroads which have been most insistent in their discriminations. In this connection it may be stated that the railroad company will be charged against the Southern railroads last spring, made an appearance a few days ago at Atlanta before Special Agent J. Edgar Smith of the Interstate Com- pany, complaining that he has been charged on its cars that the road force Negroes have in compartmentes where indiscriminate Negroes who smoke, drink and curse are allowed. Some of the lines complained of the Seaboard Air Line, the Rich- land Line, the Southern, the Southern and the Central of Georgia railroads and the Fulman Sleeping Car Company. --- A colored pressman has been appointed in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the first to be assigned to this office with his history. He was appointed through the Service Commission, and is said to have sustained himself well in his examination. --- Ground has been broken for the new 100,000 home for the colored branch of the A. Following religious ceremonies last month, the General Contractor E. J. Morton and Secretary E. J. Johnson of the local association, took their attic at the plow and the work was formally completed. The general contract for the building was $100,000. The white man, but the major portion of the work will, by special arrangement, be done colored men. The successful bidder was 100,000 under S. H. Bolling, of the firm of Bolling, Inc., who put up the beautiful Negro build-at the Jamestown Exposition. Mr. Bolling, however, secured the contract for the building structure to be fireproof. It will be four stories high with a basement and will be 155 feet. An assembly hall, reader's library, swimming pool, bowling alley, athletics court, and among the features provided in the plans, secretary Johnson announces that the big numbers of the association will start on October 1. P. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, will be the principal of the Howard University Orchestra will and the new Y. M. C. A. Glee Club will sing. As work progresses on the building subscribers are urged to be prompt in making their payments as agreed upon. **** In order not to delay the installation of the heating system, the heating plant is to cost $11,400 and will be built on buildings on the Howard University campus, including the hospital. The election of Dr. Alexander Mann, bishop of Trinity P. E. Church, Boston, as bishop of Washington, gives satisfaction, he is known as a man of exceptionally broad views on all questions. Hailing from Boston he is presumed to be so upon the race he is, which is bound to be taken into consideration. He is a Negro population of, 100.00. The eight colored delegates went to Dr. Mann in a body after Dr. McKim withdrew from the contest, and all are pleased with the result. The colored delegates were led by Dr. McKim, and the colored delegates were led by Dr. P. E. Church. The other clergymen were: Rev. A. W. F. Collier, J. C. Van Loo, W. V. Tunnell, O. L. Mitchell and F. I. A. Benwood. The delegates were Dr. J. C. Norwood and J. A. Benwood representing the colored parishes will pay their respects to the new bishop at the first available opportunity after his acceptance is announced. Architect W. Sidney Pittman is pushing the work on the new 12-rom school at Garfield. Mr. Pittman's contract calls for a $90,000 building, and it is a "beauty." Travis Ross, who has been the faithful and trusted messenger of seventeen postmaster-generals, from D. M. Key to Geo. von L. Meyer, died a few days ago and his memorial is held at the mouth Congregational Church. Mr. Ross was a native of Louisville, Ky., having been born there in 1848. During the Civil War he was gody servant to both Col. George M. Meyer and General. He served four years as a steward at sea and from 1872 to 1875 he was attached to the United States steamship to New York and the departments as a messenger in 1877 and to chief attendant to the Postmaster-General at a salary of $1,000 per annum. He was the best known messenger in the department service and is greatly missed by all. Auditor Raplr W. Tyler was one of the speakers at the rally Monday evening of the Taft and Sherman Club of the District Court, where he spoke to whom were white, included Chester Donaldson, United States Consul at Costa Rica; James L. Feeney, of the Bookbinders' Union, and Francis S. Key Smith, of the numbers and evinced deep interest in the scholarly discussion of the issues and the analysis of the record of the Republican candidates. Some time ago attention was called to the fact that there was discrimination between colored and white patrons in the District Court, and that the world have been filed with the District Commissioners by Negroes, it being alleged that the waiters in same cases flatly refused to serve colored customers and at other times patrons who were patrons got tired of waiting and left the place. The foolishness of the present lessee is especially exasperating, because of the fact that when the Pennsylvania commissioner gets the attention of the new station the Sixth street detox was the one place in the twon where a colored person could get a good meal or the District Commissioners' "passed" the complaints to the corporation counsel, and that learned official hands out the following opinion, which may mean much or not much, latter. His oracular deliverance reads: "The Commissioners have no power to decide in a case of this kind. The Union Station manager may right to the Natives that cannot enter the café, yet he may charge them prohibitive prices for the food. The question is one for the courts to decide." The right law in the District is what Bill Allen would call a "d—d barren ideality." Charles Banks is to managing Dr. Booker T. Washington's itinerary in Mississippi this week. He is one of the South's most successful men, and he has made a record wherever he has been called upon to serve, and is proving a worthy successor to that constructive genius, Isaiah Montgomery. At the University of Miami, Bayou he has made that institution a vital force in the financial life of the Delta region, and in cotton-moving time. He is also the gold by the greatest corporations from St. Louis to the Gulf, or from New York to the Florida Keys. In politics, he has always made him have made him the foremost factor in his state, and among the masses his word is law, because they have always been the best. He is a scholarly, bigh and low, black and white. BROWNSVILLE CASE AWFULL ROOTS SARE A DISGRACE I'M YOUR FRIEND! STAND BY THE PARTY. SO AM I YOUR FRIEND TAFTOPHONE By their Records we Shall Know Them. By their Records we Shall Know Them. a "square deal." It was his influence that turned the state of Mississippi into the Taft column at the Chicago convention, when he became satisfied that the charge against him was justified. The retaliary of War was false. It was a fitting recognition of his standing that he was chosen as a member of the committee to nominate a governor for the United States. He performed this responsible duty with a dignity that reflected credit upon those who honored him with the assistance of the League he so impressed himself upon that constructive organization by his usefulness and promptness in the dispatch of business that he has risen to the post of first vice president of the Booker T. Washington as his right-hand man in the work of the League. He is the head and front of a corporation now about to operate an oil mill and backed up by a characteristic Banks energy and common interests. Charles Banks is easily Mississippi's most promising chieftain, and will nobly sustain the reputation of a state which has been a model for other states as Bianche K. Bruce, James Hill, Hiram R. Revels, John R. Lynch, L. T. Montgomery and E. W. Lampon. MT. VERNON, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN TUSCALOOSA, ALA Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Alice K. Luffborough has gone to Rogersville, Tenn., to accept the position of instructor in music at Swift Memorial Institute; she was accompanied by Miss Carrie Comba, Ernest Tucker and another student of that school, Geo. Hargreaves, at last week for Philadelphia to enter Lincoln University.....Bishop J. W. Alstork preached at the A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday to a large congregation.....A reception was tendered Bishop Alstork last week at the University of Wisconsin and Mrs. Alfred Hall, Miss Brianna I. Sherrod entertained a large party of friends last Wednesday evening before departing for Thomasville, where she will teach. William Yancey and his sister, Elizabeth Murphy, and Mr. Yancey resumes his studies at Utica, while Miss Yancey returns to the Mary Holmes Seminary at West Point. ...Rev. ebstein Murphy an ex-Tuscaloosaian, who taught at the Mary Holmes entertaining program was carried out under the direction of Mrs. Louisa Pickett. The afternoon program was as follows: Song, choir; Scripture reading, Mrs. A. Gray; prayer; songs, Mrs. A. Emmanuel Baugh; songs, Mrs. A. In the evening the following well-rendered program was given before a large audience, who expressed themselves as well pleased both programs: Song, Mrs. Ade Hall; both programs: Emmanuel Baugh, Mrs. Aiselle Rhodes; remarks, Mrs. M. C. Johnson; solo, Miss Maggie Pickett paper, Mrs. Nora Edmonds; solo, Miss Maggie Paper, Miss Ama Gantt; solo, Jno, N. Nancey; address, Rev. J. H. Bynum; quartette, Mrs. Lizzie Crawford; Priscilla Yancey, Thos. A. Ferguson; Emmanuel Alex, The Young Men's Social Club gave another of their swell dances at the Masonic Hall on the first. Miss Estella Morrison and Miss Louse Cicerulea enter school. Miss Alma Davis, after spending a delightful time in this city, has returned to her home in Greensboro. QUINCY. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. F. G. Munday and Miss Ethet left Friday for Lincoln, Mo. to attend the North Conference... Mrs. Fannie Monroe is spending a few weeks in Albuquerque, home from Mo. to visit in Ottumwa, its Rev. J. H. Syder is attending conference in Bloomington, Ill.... S. H. H. Shumaker will leave Monday to attend Lodge Gathering at the Metropolitan Miss Lizzie Smith has position in Springfield, Ill., as stenographer... The two literary clubs named the following officers. The Cytation Club—Mr. Geo Browne, president; Mrs. Lucy Robinson, secretary; Miss Bertha Syder, assistant secretary; Miss Emma Lafoe, treasurer; Mrs.choone, chap. Mrs. Ollie Marshall, president; Mrs. Smith, Smith F. S. Munday, chairman program committee. The Culture Club—Mr. J. W. Tutt, president; Mrs. L. B. Williams, vice president; Miss Etta Douglas, secretary; Mrs. Edith Russell, chairman program committee. Elizabeth Smith, journalist; Mrs. Edith Russell, chairman program committee... Andrew Jackson, on East Spruce street, is very low. Harry Burke, not expected to live... Mrs. Rev Burke, of Portland, Ore., is visiting friends here. CHATANOOGA, TENN. Speech to THE FREEMAN A. E. Love, pastor, D. D., L. L. D. Caartelle, N. C., will hold his first session, the Forty-third Annual Tennessee A. M. E. Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Rev. R. E. Church, E. Z. Church, Rev. S. E. Chansler, pastor, Athens, Tenn. The members of the Conference will be ing. Rev. W. M. Massey, D. D., Rev. R. M. Slimms, D. D., Rev. J. F. Miller, S. T. D. Rev. A. E. Love, a veteran in the gospel Rev. R. M. Deyne and Rev. A. P. Fatten, Lookout Mt. Tenn., above the clouds, too, and a real interesting meeting will be held by the ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Rev. A. J. Warner of the Church of the Blessed of the A. M. E. Z East Tennessee Conference... Bishop H. B. Parks, D. D., L. L. D., will hold his East Tennessee A. M. E. Z East Tennessee Conference. The associating members constituting the conference from our city are: Rev. Wm. Caswell, the church builder; Rev. E. A. Martin, the practical preacher; preacher; Rev. I. H. Welch, D. D., the profound thinker. The ladies of the Home and Foreign Missionary Society are looking forward to the accomplishment of the work of the Church of the Goodsell, D. D., L. L. D., (white), New York, holds East Tennessee M. E. Conference at Wiley Memorial M. E. Church, Rev. J. W Tate, D. D., pastor, Thursday, June 16, 2014, at the Goodsell, Tenn., and the great influential powers of the church who are filling the different important positions of distinction in the press. The man the clerk of the First National Bank, spent a most royal time in Atlantic City, N. J. ... E. W. Rogers, M. D., has been sick for about one year, but is imminent to return. He spent delightful time with friends and Mrs. Pope in Cincinnati, O., a few days ago... Prof. W. H. Brooks visted the Sunday School at Chickamauga, Tenn., which was received by the audience with much appreciation. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN George Hunt, another one of our old citizens, on the first, and was burried on the second. Mr. Harper was a member of the St. John Baptist Church, from which his funeral was commemorated. He was assisted by Elder Carney. Mr. Harper leaves a wife and five children, three sons and two daughters, and a host of friends....Austin Hunt died October 2, and was buried in the Cemetery. Our young people enjoyed a delightful hayride on the south side of Cumberland river, given by Mr. Israel Smith, on Oct. 26, 2014. Prof. Ford street. Rev. D. L. Irwin, the N. M. E. Zilon pastor, has been re-appointed....I. W. Selectman is our next presiding elder of this district of Cumberland. Rapidhap has returned from Louisville, Ky., after spending a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Malendia Edmors....Ed. Norman Cobb has opened a Cosmopolitan Shining Center. Mr. Harper was the Freeman every week at Steele, White & Barker's Barber Shop, on First street. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Adele Foster of Decatur, was emplaced at the Dome building at the State Fair. Miss Jessie M. Watkins, of Chicago, was down to the fair Friday....B. Bellany contemplates leaving soon for college at Little Rock, Ark. SPOKANE. WASH. Special to THE FREEMAN The death of Mrs. Hubbell, on the 27, was quite a surprise. Her body was shipped to Chicago for burial. A. Todd bequeaths his 5th birthday, the 29. Luncheon was served... Mrs. E. O. Simmons, who has been ill for some time died September 28, and was buried from the A. M. E. Church... Mrs. E. O. has had rheumatism for the most week. DOINGS IN THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CIRCLES John S. Hopson, the Merchant Tailor, Vice-president of the National Negro Business Men's League Dead at Louisville. LOUISVILLE, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN John S. Hopson, the merchant tailor, of Louisville, Ky., died at the Red Cross Sanitarium of typhoid fever Saturday night. Mr. Hopson was a graduate of Cooper Law School and the National Law School of this city. He was the peer of young negro business men in Louisville, and one of the most successful students Tuskegee has ever sent out. He took a very active part in all that would promote the business and education of the president of the National Negro Business League; president of the Local Business League; vice president of the Young Men's Progressive League. In the latter position he was the president of the National Negro Business League; young men here 15 buy homes or go into business. He was a leading spirit in K. of P. circles. His shop was a model one. Loafers found no place there to hang out. His close application to business and hard work brought down in the morning of his useful life. He was a member of the Church of Our Merciful Savious, from which he was buried on Tuesday afternoon. Louisville has lost a model young business man. He is survived by his mother, the street is ill. Miss Katie Washburn, of 1207 Stone street, has gone to Indianapolis, Ind. on a visit. Mr. E. H. Willis will go to Bowleneng, Ky. to look after his property. Miss Katie Marshall has gone to Indianapolis to course normal for a teacher. Miss Clara Harris has returned from Lawrenceburg, Ky. Miss Mary Collins is expecting her mother to visit her soon. Miss Lucy Morris will entertain some friends in Indianapolis this week. John Shanks and Barney Collins are on a vacation. NAVASOLA, TEX. The many friends of Mrs. "Pig" Williams, who died at Galveston last month, will regret to hear of her death. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Williams. IN THE WOMAN'S WORLD. BY "DOROTHY" This column is devoted to the interests of all women and their organizations also. Address all communications to Dorothy, The Freeman Indianapolis, Ind. TIRED. The day is long, and the day is hard, We are tired of the march and of keeping Tired of the sense of a fight to be won, Of days to live through and of work to be Tired of ourselves and of being alone, Yet all the while, did we only see, We walk in the Lord's own company, He turns the arrows that else might harm, He turns the arrows that else might harm, And out of the storm he brings a calm; And the work that we count so hard to do, He makes it easy, for He works, too; And ends days that sem long to live are His, A bit of His Bright eternities; And close to our need His hoping is. Coldidge GIVE BABIES NAMES. The "impossible" has happened at Indianapolis. The City Board of Health is now succeeding in getting the first names of children on birth returns when they are so information. The value of the more complete information thus made possible will be great to future generations the health department officials explain, and Dr. Chas. Carter, the statistician of the department, has daily illustrations of its importance. "A day or two ago," he said, "a man came in here to get the age of one of his children born years ago. If the record of his birth has been correct, this would have been easy. But as it was it was more difficult. And it is almost impossible at times to find the records of some births for the lack of information on our records to distinguish between one and another of the same family name. About a year ago Dr. Carter began to insist that the first name of the child be given on the birth return, but at the beginning of the year he changed us to trace every birth until the first name was secured to the end that 90 per cent. of the returns show the first name when they are made, and since the first of the year, the first name of practice had not been given on the birth return. ELLA WHEELER WILCOX GIVES ADVICE AS TO MANAGEMENT OF A WIFE. From the hour a child is able to walk alone it begins to want to choose its own path. If it allowed to do so at once it meets with many falls and does not gain any wisdom by these falls. It is too young to reason on the law of cause and effect. Therefore, its guardians will defend it and teach until it can be trusted to walk alone. However woman has advanced along lines of independence and knowledge of the world, and she will be in a position to direct at the affairs of her own life and those lives most closely associated with her unsusisted. A woman who thought woman his chattel, and gave her no liberty of conduct or conscience, the man of today has evolved, giving woman almost absolute control of herself, her home and himself. THE WOMAN DIRECTS THINGS. In America, woman the average woman in the "middle" and "upper" classes of society, directs the home life. She decides where family will go in life, children shall be educated and how; and the husband supplies the money and accedes to her ideas, however he may wish in his heart to make other arrangements and uses usually in everyday life that knows best. The majority of husbands and fathers seem to be satisfied with the situation. They seem to think they have the only option of course in being considerate of the women of the family. But were they to make a little more analytical study of the nature of woman they would find that her real happiness being planned for, directed and "managed?" A man makes a great mistake when he defers every question which arises to a woman. woman, be she mother, sweetheart or wife. It is well for him to be positive, deferential at times, but it is also well for him to be positive and firm when he knows he is the best judge. A woman likes a man to make decisions in all ordinary matters. She may combat them, or use persuasion, or strive to argue him into her way of thinking; yet, when she finds he is fixed in his convictions, and that he has good and sensible reasons for his actions, she proud of him. American men (who are the mostl men on earth) err in deferring or yielding too many points to their wives. American women are in a great degree better than men in the treatment, just as children are spolled by too great indulgence. In the long run, the wife who has everything planned for her, and who is then left to carry out those plans, is really the happier man. THE MAN'S PEASONS It is well for a man to know what his reasons are for making his decisions. And then it is well for him to be able to tell him what he wants, fixed upon a certain line of conduct for her and for himself. And then, presupposing that he is reasonably unselfish in the decisions, it is imperative that he carry out his duties, not be made to yield them point by point. It often occurs that a man knows just what he wants, perhaps to a journey. He knows where he wants to go, why, and at what hour he wants to start. The American is the only man on earth who would hesitate to state his conclusions to his wife, and to expect her to accede to them, as a matter of course. SO THE AMERICAN DEFERS But he fears he will seem inconsiderate, his strength, by what he has arranged. So with his own desires in his mind, he consults her wishes. When he hears them, he shows it. They do not accord with his own. He usually follows her directions, but neither of them is as happy as they are. He quietly manners and told her he and was certain she would like them. A woman enjoys being ruled in the right way. She enjoys it far more than she would like it. But it is a course of action a man needs to begin early in his married life. It is a hard order to establish after having been overconsiderate and conciliatory for a long time. A wife had a husband who made even his business world revolve about her whims and wishes. He died and left her to become the companion of a younger man. He had the husband and succeeded in making him happy. He was easily managed, so continually solicited, that life lost its zest for her. THE BETTER COURSE. The woman has made no such mistakes. He plans her pleasure, her recreations, her duties. Whatever he wishes her to do she does, and she is so constantly surprised at her new position that life seems to have gained a novel zest. There needs to be a strong underlying current of love, and the matrimonial craft needs to be manned by respect, confidence and trust. This is the sea of Man's Rule. But with such a crew and such a current the port of Happiness is the surer harbor for the man who stands at the wheel and directs the course of life and afil and all his crew and all his passengers. AFFINITIES MATE AT "LOVER'S FAIR." Although the happy day is still some months away the fair maids of Luxemberg who have not yet been fortunate to have us yet are prepared for 'Lovers Fair.' New dresses are being made, old ones repaired and all the subtle arts known to womankind the day before. On the problem of making the unattached daughters of the household irresistible in the eyes of the eligible young men, in December, the peasants of this hilly province flock into its chief town. Arion, in charabances, carts and every other description of vehicle, in order to attend the curious meetings of young acquaintances while their parents exchange confidence as to the possibility of having young girls variably dressed in their best black clothes, offer presents to the girl of their choice, and even go so far as to claim a formal engagement. These operations are carried out in the street in refreshment and in the public gardens. SCHOOL FOR WIVES TO BE OPENED IN CHICAGO A school for wives is the latest undertaking of Chicago clubwomen At a meeting to be held at the Union League Club representatives of a number of local woman's clubs will meet for the purpose of founding an institute of domestic education, and will be a national organization affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The organization will be known as the Association Clubs of Domestic Science. For the present it will be a federation of the domestic science departments of the various Chicago women's clubs, but plans already are under way for extending the scheme throughout the United States, will be open in making clothes, cooking, household economics and general housekeeping. Dr. Julia Holmes will act as temporary president until a permanent association is formed, the plan are Mrs. Lynden Evans, 30 Astor street, and Mrs. James Barnet, 463 Elm street. the idea of the federation is to make good domestic education for all through organization, unified effort," said Dr. Smith yesterday. "We believe that a federation of all the domestic science organizations in the United States will be a thing that, in the end, will work wonders." This plan seems quite the thing at this time when marriage seems so much a fallback for many couples, among all classes and races. Perhaps if women were prepared for this step in life as they are prepared for other vocations, it would be all that could be wanted. THE TURNOVER COLLAR The turnover collar and stiff tailored tie have kept a firm grip on popularity despite all efforts to oust them from favor. The latest tempter is the made stocks in a soft leather jacket, sosemble the crush collar worn several years ago. They are made up in soft Liberty satin in any shade, drawn tightly to a boned foundation. They are finished at the bottom, with a fine plaiting of mousseline de sole or net of any becoming depth. WOMEN USELESS AS FIGHTERS IN WAR TIME, THINKS AN EMINENT WRITER. In England some gentleman with a very fat brain has discovered that woman can not vote, because if she voted she would be man's equal, and she must remain a man's equal in the hats she main man's subordinate? Very simple, according to the fat, thoughtful English brain. War is the ultima ratio* (if you know what is is) is *"Woman is incapable of taking her share in war, and, therefore, as man must fight, man must be the boss and woman must never vote. That is about as strong as the average objection to giving women the right to protect themselves with the ballot. Among the Sandwich Islanders they made a rule that no woman should get into a boat. Even today a Sandwich Island woman, fat, ill-fitted, is rather frightening, she steps back and fortunes they taught the woman that the boat was "taboo." Their very religion taught them that they must never go into the water, except as individual swimmers. When they taught the Sandwich Island women so marvelously. They were taught that it was irrelig- lions for women to get into a boat. As a matter of fact the wise husbands didn't want the foolish wives to run from one island to the other looking for a better husband. Hence the boat superstition. Wise men today realize their own infomory and they don't want to give the vote to the women, just as the Sandwich Islanders didn't want to give the boat to the women. They are afraid that the women might vote themselves into a better condition of society, and incidentally vote for laws that would make the worthless husband a little less worthless and the heartless employer a little less heartless. It is amusing to hear men say that women cannot be the equals of men because the men fight and the women don't. Who supplies the men that do the fighting? Would there be any fighters without women? Would there be any soldiers without women? Isn't Maxim, who manufactures the rapid-fire gun, at least as much a fighter as the ordinary soldier that turns the crank and sends out the bullets? Certainly the man that makes the gun is at least as good as the gun or shotgun. Isn't the woman who makes the soldier gunning. It is now the moment to urge men and women, white and black, those who have much from which they may give, and those who have little, to add to Mr. Merritt's wise and noble act—Mary Ella Swift, in Indianapolis News, October 1, 1908. Incidentally, it is no longer true that women are not the equals of men in fighting. Once upon a time fighting was a question of brutal energy. Now it is a matter of pulling the trigger. A woman weighing eighty pounds can hold a rifle and fifty pounds, if the woman has the revolver and sees the burglar promptly. Of course, women never will engage in warfare unless they will not be fighting wary much longer. One of, the quest ways of ending the fighting, stopping the brutal slaughter, and making his earth a half-way decent land of his human beings is to give women the ballot. Give women the votes, and they will soon decide that better use shall be made of the sons that they give the earth than the sons up, as Napoleon said, as "flesh for cannon." A NEW CUSTOM Serving tea in business houses is being more and more popular. The custom of having tea in the banking concerns and also in several Fift avenue antique shops. In some of the offices a woman is employed to do the work, and in others two of the clerks have the serving in charge. THE NEGRO PROBLEM Suggestion for Making Education of Colored Children More Practical. Yesterday the writer said in jest but with serious thought that she must go to Mr. Chadwell to ask him how she could person feel ungrateful for benefits conferred. This morning's paper stated that Mr. Chadwell died suddenly late yesterday afternoon. His death is a calamity. He was wise and modest man, who seemed ungrateful for his person in his efforts to do for his race. Like Booker Washington, he seemed to have been able to eliminate all personal feeling or sensitiveness. In talk with him he said that he was not aware on what ought to be done at once with the colored children here, his comments on what might not be expected from the society of so much thought and insight, illuminating and shearing of that talk, bringing every time helpful suggestions, have repeatedly in the months since, come to the writer. And though there was in this talk no hint at the same thing, he was at the same time shown a pathetic craving for understanding and sympathy. The writer then tried to get some material assistance for Mr. Chadwell's plans, but he was not able to persuade that Mr. Merritt had sent him $500, he wrote what follows, in the hope that it might possibly influence some one else to act. Now that Mr. Chadwell is dead, to carry out what he longed to do would be an important tribute to his life and ultimately death. But we must deal with them; we must come into business contact with them. Womankind must employ them not less but more. In Indianapolis most of the students are not well educated, and this is not less but more. Any intelligent study of the situation, all selfish instincts, make us realize that, dislike the problem as we may, it has been too sharply skinned. We have lost less than almost immediate practical betterment is possible. No one familiar with the facts denies that the ideas worked out by Booker Washington at Tuskegee have lifted up large numbers of the race that have competed. Tuskegee have also been a surprising formation of these have developed the power to go out into new places and repeat the upifting of others. The methods need only statement for proof of their wisdom—to carry on the education of the hands that have been trained in main race traits and replace these by others. There are in Indianapolis certain colored men and women of education. They have a wisdom and a depth of feeling concerning this question that have made them a valuable resource in education and inadequate material assistance. One thing earnestly sought after, but not accomplished for want of money, was to get at the children in a way for conducive influence in making in industrial extension with the group over a period of time. Briefly stated, with an old house in a plot of ground, they would put into the house for a continuous period a group of children in a practical, growing way that occurs in the normal development of a small plant, the children would learn to improve, to patch and build up the place and to conduct a lot of practical industries in the house; the children would learn to acquire habits and principles that with a proportion would stick. These colored teachers have the enthusiasm, the steadfastness, the practical training to work out this plan. Years ago teachers in the public schools' factories—should have been scattered about the city and these children would in many cases have become the hope and inspiration for race tracers. Our duty is clear; there is no doubt about the general results, for the work elsewhere has offered the proof for years. But this work must be done a little later, when everybody realizes the importance in the public schools. 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Copyright, 1808, by Robert W. Chambers. [CONTINUED.] Leila looked at Plank, rose and moved swiftly toward the veranda steps, her head resolutely lowered, the burning shame flaming in her face. Mortimer cast one trumpphant glance at Plank, then waddled unsteadily after his wife. "Hold on," he growled; "I've a car here! I'll drive you back—walt! Here it is! Here we are!" And to Quarrier's machinist he said: "You get into the tonneau. I want to show Mrs. Mortimer what night driving is. Do you hear? I tell you I'm going to drive this machine and show you how!" Leila scarcely heard him. She obeyed the impulse of his hand on her arm and mounted to the seat, staring straight ahead of her with dazed and straining eyes that saw nothing. Then Mortimer clambered to his seat and without an instant's warning opened up and seized the wheel. Unprepared, the machinist attempted to swing aboard, missed his footing in the uncertain light and fell sprawling on the gravel. Plank saw him from the veranda and instantly vaulted the rail to the lawn below. "You d—n fool!" yelled Mortimer, looking around. "What do you think you'll do?" And he clapped on full speed as Plank made a leap for the car and missed. Mortimer laughed and turned his head to look back, and the next instant something seemed to wrench the steering wheel from its roots. There was a blinding glare of light, a scream, and the great machine bounded into the air full length, turned completely over and hay across a flower bed, partly on one side. Something was afire too. Men were rushing from the verandas, women screened and stood up wringing their hands. A mounted policeman came galloping through the darkness. People shouted: "Throw sand on it! Get shovels, for God's sake! Lift that tonneau. There's a woman under it!" But they were mistaken, for Leila lay at the foot of the slope, one little bloody hand clutching the dead grass, and Plank knelt beside her, giving his orders quietly to those who came down the hill from the roadway above, which was now fiercely illuminated by burning gasoline. At last they got sand enough to quench the weight and men sufficient to lift the weight from the dead man's neck and drug what was left of him on to the grass. "Don't look!" whispered Slward, drawing Sylvia back. He and she both had put their shoulders to the tonneau along with the others, and now they stood there together in the shifting lantern light, slickened, shivering under the summer stars, staring at the gathering crowd around that shapeless lump on the grass. Plank passed them, walking beside an improvised stretcher, calm, almost smiling, as Sylvia sprang forward with a little sob of inquiry. “There's the doctor over there. That man is a doctor. He knows,” repeated Plank with studied deliberation, looking down at Lella's deathly face. “He says it's all right. He says he'll get a candle and that he can tell by the flame's effect on the pupils of the eyes what exactly is the matter. No” to Siward, beside him, pressing forward through the crowd which eddled from the dead man to the stretcher, "no, there is not a bone broken. She is stunned, that's all. She fell in the shrubbery. We'll have an ambulance here pretty quick. Stephen, "using his first name un- WILL JONES Leila lay on the stretcher. Lella lay on the stretcher. ty quick, Stephen," using his first name unconsciously. "Won't you look out for Sylvia? I'm going back on the ambulance. If you'll find somebody to drive my machine I wish you would take Sylvia back. No, I don't want you to drive, Stephen—if you don't mind. Get that machinist, please. I'm rattled, and I don't want you to drive." Lella lay on the stretcher, her bloodless face upturned to the stars. Beyond, under a blanket, something else lay very still on the lawn. Plank beckoned a policeman and whispered to him. Then, far away in the darkness, a distant clamor grew on the night air, nearer, nearer. Plank, standing beside the stretcher, raised his head, listening to the ambulance arriving at full speed. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` CHAPTER FIFTEEN N September, her marriage to Siward excitingly imminent, Sylvia had been seized with a passion for wholesale renunciation and rigid self chastisement. All that had been so materially desirable to her in life, all that she had heretofore worshiped in and belonging to her own world, she now denied. Down went the miniature golden calf from the altar in her private shrine, its tiny crashing fall making considerable racket throughout her world and the planets and satellites adjacent to that section of the social system which she had long been expected to dominate. The spectacle of their youthful ruler-elect in sackcloth as the future bride of a business man had more than disconcerted them. The amazing announcement of Quarrier's engagement to Agatha Caithness stupefied the elect, rendering in one harrowing instant null and void the thousand petty plans and plots, intrigues and schemes upon which future social constructions on the social structure had been based. The grief and amazement of Major Belwether, already distracted by his nonparticipation through his own fault in Plank's consolidation of Amalgamated with Intercounty, was pittable to the verge of the unpleasant. Like panic stricken rabbits, his thoughts ran in circles, and he skipped in their wake, scurrying from Quarrier to Harrington, from Harrington to Plank, from Plank to Siward, in distracted hope of recovering his equilibrium and squatting safely somewhere in somebody's luxuriantly perpetual ca'bage patch. He even squeezed under the fence and hopped humbly about old Peter Caithness, who suddenly assumed monumental proportions among those who had so long tolerated him. But Quarrier coldly drove him away, and the increasing crowds, besieging poor, bewildered old Peter Calthness, trod upon the major, and there was nothing for him to do but to scuttle back to his own brush heap and huddle there, squeaking pitifully. As for Grace Ferrall, she lost no time in tears, but took Agatha publicly to her bosom, turned furiously on Quarrier in private and for the first time in her life permitted herself the luxury of telling him exactly what she thought of him. "You had your chance," she said. "But you are all surface! There's nothing to you but soft beard and manicuring and the reticence of stupidity! The one girl for you—and you couldn't hold on to her! The one chance of your life—and it's escaped you, leaving a tuft of pompadour hair and a pair of woman's eyes protruding from the golden dust heap your father buried you in. Now you'd better sit there and let it cover your mouth, and try to breathe through your nose. Agatha is looking for a new sensation. She's tried everything, now she's going to try you. That's all. She will be an invaluable leader, Howard, and we shall not yawn, I assure you. But, oh, the chance you've lost, for lack of a drop of red blood and a barber to give you the beard of a man!" Which merely deepened the fear and hatred which Quarrier had entertained for his pretty cousin from the depths of his silk wadded cradle. As for Kemp Ferrall, now third vice president of Intercounty, he only laughed with the tolerance of a man in safety, and, looking at Quarrier through the pickets of the financial fence, not only forgot how close his escape had been, but, being a busy and progressive young man, began to consider how he THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. might ultimately extract a little profit from the expensive tenant of the inclosure. Grace made the journey to town to express herself freely for Sylvia's benefit. But when she saw Sylvia the girl's radiant beauty checked her, and all she could say was: "My dear, my dear, I knew you would do it! I knew you would fling him on his head! It's in your blood, you little jade--you little jilt! You minx of a baggage! I knew you'd behave like all women of your race!" Then she drove to the Santa Regina, where Marion was to join her in her return to Shotover. And she was already trying to make up her disturbed mind as to which might prove the more suitable for Marion—Captain Voucher, gloomily recovering from his defeat by Quarrier, or Billy Fleetwood, who didn't want to marry anybody. In the meanwhile Siward's new duties as second vice president of Intercounty had given him scant leisure for open air convalescence. He was busy with Plank. He was also busy with the private investigation stirred up at the Patroons club and the Lenox and which was slowly but inevitably resulting in clearing him, so that his restoration to good standing and full membership remained now only a matter of formal procedure. So Siward was becoming a very busy man among men, and Plank, still carrying on his broad shoulders burdens unbearable by any man save such a man as he, shook his heavy head and ordered Siward into the open. And Siward, who had learned to obey, obeyed. But September had nearly ended when Lella, in Plank and Sylvia and two trained nurses, arrived at the Fells. The nurses—Plank's idea—were a surprise to Lella, and the day after her arrival at the Fells she dismissed them, got out of bed and dressed and came downstairs all alone on a pair of sound though faltering legs. Sylvia and Plank were in the music room, very busily figuring out the probable cost of a house in that section of the city east of Park avenue, where the newly married imprudent are forming colonies—a just punishment for those reckless brides who marry for love and are obliged to drive over two car tracks to reach their wealthy friends and relatives of the golden zone. "What have you been playing?" asked Lella. "What do you find to do w with yourself, Sylvia, with that plump sun burned boy at your heels all day long? Are there no men about?" MILTON COME "One's coming today," said Sylvia, laughing, and slipping her arm around Lela's waist she strolled with her out through the tall glass doors to the terrace, with a backward look of airy dismissal for Sisward. Plank had wired from New Slipping her arm around Leila's waist. Slipping her arm al for Siward. around Leita's Plank had waist. wired from New York the night before that he was coming. In another hour he would be there. Leita knew it perfectly well, and she looked into the wickedly expressive young face of the girl beside her, eyes soft but unsmilling. "Child, child," she murmured, "you do not know how much of a man a man can be!" "Yes, I do!" said Sylvia hotly. Lella smiled. "Hush, you little silly! I've talked Stephen and praised Stephen to you for days and days, and the moment I dare mention another man you fly at me, hair on end!" "Oh, Lella, I know it! I'm perfectly mad about him, that's all. Look at him as he saunters across the lawn, Leila! Look at him!" "Well? I see him." "Isn't he almost an ideal?" "He is. He certainly is, dear." "Do you think he walks as though we were perfectly well?" "He may be coming down with whooping cough." Sylvia rose indignantly, but Lella pulled her back to the sun warmed marble bench. "A girl in love loses her sense of humor temporarily. Sit down, you little vixen!" "Lella, you laugh at everything when I don't feel like it." "I'm not in love, and that's why." "You are in love." They sat there in the sun, Lella's hand lying idly in Sylvia's, the soft sea wind stirring their hair and in their ears the thunderous undertone of the mounting sea. "Look at Stephen," murmured Sylvia, her enraptured eyes following him as he strolled hatless and coatless along the cliff's edge, the sun glimmering on his short hair, a tall, slim, well coupled, strongly knit shape against the sky and sea. But Lella's quick ear had caught a significant sound from the gravel drive behind her, and she stood up, a delicious color tinting her face. "Are you going in?" asked Sylvia. Then she, too, heard the subdued whirring of a motor from the front of the house, and she looked at Lella as she turned and recrossed the terrace, walking slowly, but erect, her pretty head held high. Then Sylvia faced the sea again and presently descended the terrace, crossing the long lawn toward the headland, where Siward stood looking out across the water. Leila from the music room watched her; then she heard Plank's voice and his step on the stairs, and she called out to him gavly: "I am downstairs, thank you. How dared you send me those foolish nurses!" She was laughing when he came into the room, standing there erect, head high, a brilliant color in her cheeks, and she offered him both hands, which he took between his own, holding them strongly and looking into her face with steady, questioning eyes. "Well?" she said, still smiling, but her scarlet underlip trembled a little: then: "Yes, you may say what you wish—what I-I wish you to say There can be no harm in talking about it. But will you be very gentle with me? Don't m-making me cry. I h-have—I am t-trying to remember how it feels to laugh once more." Sylvia, lying in the hot sand on the tiny crescent beach under the cliffs, listened gravely to Siward's figures as, notebook in hand, he went over the real estate problem, commenting thoughtfully as he discussed the houses offered. He turned to look at her, and she did, and sat lay there, silent, blue eyes looking back into his. Suddenly they glimmered with tears, and she stretched out both arms, drawing his head down to hers convulsively, her quivering mouth crushed against his lips. Then she rose to her lay there, silent, blue eyes looking back into nis. Suddenly they glimmered with tears, and she stretched out both arms, drawing his head down to hers convulsively, her quivering mouth crushed against his lips. Then she rose to her knees, to her feet, dazed, brushing the tears from her eyes. "To think-to think," she stammered, "that I might have let you face the world alone! Dearest, dearest, we must fight a good fight." He looked straight into her eyes, fearlessly, tenderly, and she looked back with the divine, untroubled gaze of a child, laying her slender, sun tanned hands in his. And, deep in his body, as he stood there, he heard the low challenge of his soul on guard, and he knew that the enemy listened. THE END. Change In Hospitality: "It is strange." sighed the blue eyed girl. "how quickly even your best friends will learn to regard you with suspicion. Take my case, for example. When I boarded and had to pay for all my meals whether I ate them in the boarding house or not I had a standing invitation at several places to drop in any time for dinner. My friends knew I wouldn't save anything by partaking of their hospitality, and they always were urging me to come. "But now everything is changed. I eat out now and pay for each meal as I get it; consequently all those standing invitations have been tacitly but none the less unmistakably recalled. The fact that I am saving the price of a dinner every time I eat with them makes my friends think I am trying to economize at their expense. I am just as cheerful a guest now as formerly, I don't eat any more and am not a bit more trouble, but I find that not even my closest friends want to feel that they are being used for a good thing."—New York Press. Frankness In Invitations Among curiosities which are models of frankness is the following: "Lord and Lady Spencer request the honor of — company at dinner at half past 6 o'clock on —. An answer is particularly desired. Nobody waited for after 7 o'clock." On many invitations the time was, of course, stated, and "A polite answer requested," or sometimes "A reply would oblige," but the letters "R. S. V. P." were hardly ever used at this date, their first mention being in 1781, on the card of Lord and Lady Kerry. Indeed, till quite recently "An answer will oblige" was the general formula, and it is only in the last thirty years that the French form has been at all generally adopted in England.-Windsor Magazine. WHAT WE ARE DOING IS WHAT WE ARE ABLE TO DO. Dr. R. S. Stout, secretary of church extension of the C. M. E. Church, who was in the city a few days ago in the interest of the recently established mission is a representation of the progress in the South as it concerns the colored man. In connection with his work of church building and the raising of funds for the discharge of church indebtedness, he finds time to preach valuable lessons to the race along the line of self-help. He has long since realized that much can be done by the race in caring for young men and women along the lines they are fitted and prepared for by the schools. He has great faith in the combination of capital, the putting together of the small means by the many, and which he insists, if honestly administered, will bring about permanent institutions that will do more than reflect credit on the race for their perpetuity; they will give needed employment to many. Giving employment to the many; after all, it is the greater-aim of life, having in mind the resultants of such employment. The best contented people are the best employed; at least the most generally employed, and which condition makes way for the most acceptably or most agreeably employed. Dr. Stout thinks very much of the banking notion that is becoming so manifest among colored men of the South. He thought that Indianapolis should have at least one savings institution beyond the rank of the two or three now in the city—a real bank. In connection with the suggestion he let fall the following politico—commercial, economical principle: That a people will be found engaged in those business affairs which they know how to conduct. The influence being that if we are not found doing all of the things necessary to sustain a rounded community life, it is because they are unable to do more than what is being done. Perhaps there is no more in the principle than there is admonition. The rule applies, as we view it, strictly to communities of white people, who are not impeded by the many little things that beset Negroes. The principle should serve to push Negroes up to the sticking point, compelling them to gain experience at the pain of blunders. The more one thinks over the matter, the more it looms up that the field of industrialism is wide open to Negroes, and it does appear to the thoughtful that it should be thoroughly occupied, and that if it is not, it is because they are not prepared. This, however, is not strictly the way to view it. The proper inclination is wanting. For as clamish as we are at times, along certain lines, we fail very often at this test—the cordial supporting of enterprises conducted by Negroes. It will readily be seen, that in those parts where this kind of condition prevails, that there may be knowledge which can not be put into practice. In the South there is much more of the oneness of purpose so necessary in making success of buying and selling. We said at another time that pressure from at another time has made for this condition; it is not denied, and which fact makes it uncertain as to the future of commerciality in those parts that do not feel the compelling force from without. The South without doubt, is better off for the harder political and civil conditions as undesirable as these harder conditions have been. These aspects are no part of this argument, but grow out of the proposition—as corallaries, and are worthy of passing notice. We should hate to think that the same kind of pressure is going to be required before other sections learn to take advantage of opportunities.' Never has a people been so advantageously placed in all the world. Sounds platitudinous, doesn't it? It is a fact. We may make a capital of one race and embank in business with that capital, without ever a thought of reciprocity. When that capital is exhausted by failure, mismanagement, malfeasance or what not, we may still go to the same source—get more capital and practice again at business, and again, until we hit the thing right; it is something new under the sun. The North is beginning to see through a glass darkly, and perhaps general poverty and stress, the equality of supply and consumption—living up to the last penny—may teach what the harder civil and political conditions have taught elsewhere. The foregoing, from the standpoint of a distinct race as so many would have us believe in so many of the essentials of citizenship—the whole thing of "separation" as known in a business way, and many other ways being unAmerican, and while endured is subjected to an everlasting protest. We are sensible in obeying the law of night, having faith in the principle that of truth crushed to earth will rise again." DIVORCE. Wm. H. PAYNE. Attorney for Plaintiff. 50 N. Delaware St. Oct. 3-3t. 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Vote for your friends—plenty principle in that. If you must spit, be deucedly cautious about it or Judge Whallon will make you think it is the elixir of life. Vote for the good of the race; make friends with individuals, if parties are no longer able to promote the race's welfare. Five thousand five hundred dollars was raised for Lane College at the recent convocation in Memphis, Tenn. Lane College is a C. M. E. Church institution. The only Mr. Bryan is holding up his end admirably. He is doing much the greater part of the work. He will have the brighter crown in event of his success. Beautiful coal! it should have been, rather than beautiful snow. The carts will soon be saying, "Think about coal," as if we common folks thought of anything else. If the President doesn't make any speeches for Mr. Taft it isn't because he doesn't want to. He never was an Acilliles in the affairs of politics, Just cal him, that's all. Perhaps Mr. Nicholas Longworth didn't say it. He denies it; it ought to be sufficient. There are some people who insist on having one say things, especially if they do harm. Booker T. Washington says that it costs something like two hundred thousand dollars yearly to conduct his school. By hard work and economy last year's work ended free of indebtedness. The clored bank fever has struck Chicago, the first one being opened there a few days ago. Mr. Jesse Binga, who has for several years conducted a successful real estate business, is the owner. Get busy, be busy, is good antidote for the mob. Either race has something to do in bringing about the better understanding. There are solutions for all problems; the Negro problem is not an exception. Are revivals unpopular? Haven't had no monster demonstration for several years. The avenue is filled with young men who would look good in church. How will they be headed that way? It used to be different. Let the colored voter do as little agitating as possible and vote for his interest. Vote for men. Help those that are interested in you. The laws are fairly the same for all men, so there's nothing to be feared on that score. Mr. Taft "just looked in on the Negroes," as he put it, in Kansas City. He made them a nice little speech in whiche again declared he was the friend of the race. He spoke of the vast strides that had been made. The restaurant and hotel people want to keep an eye peeled for the Board of Health man. Word has been passed that there's going to be some inspection that is. He might have begun a little earlier when flies were busier. The Interstate Commerce Commission was prompt enough in declaring that the separate car system was all right. It also was good enough to say that such cars should have equal facilities. Will the gentlemen kindly look after the equal facilities proposition? It is very often said that Negroes are for sale on election day. The forthcoming election will be a good time to demonstrate that the charge is not true. Vote without price; the small sum received will be of more harm than the small amount that might be received by the voter. "Sunny Jim." What a delightful sobriquet½ It is the way the candidate for vice-president on the Republican ticket is referred to—James S. Sherman. He passed through Indianapolis the other day looking and acting in keeping with the name that helps his popularity. According to a coterie of A. M. E. Bishops the Interstate Commerce Commission has not carried out its contract in seeing that the separate cars were satisfactorily equipped. It will be remembered, too, that President Roosevelt had a say about what should be done. Both the Commission and the President seemed unusually interested a short time since about the needs of the colored people. The Paris paper that said Mr. Bryan usually addressed about 65,000 persons at a clip must have been in a humorous vein. It also said that he addressed his audiences from a platform on the top of a wagon in which he traveled—so jejune like, it sounds, or is it studied unsophistication? Arthur E. Lankford, the junior member of the architectural firm of J. A. Lankford & Brother, of the District of Columbia, died at his sister's residence in Ironton, Mo. He was buried Wednesday at the home of the Lankfords, in Potosi, Mo. He graduated from the Engineering Department of Tuskegee Institute. Colored men are now seen in the junk business—a very good sign. There are other occupations that simply require horse sense to make it. Begin at the beginning is good enough advice for anybody, at any time, and most anywhere. We have generally preferred beginning at the top. Well, who wouldn't; but is it sensible? Does it mean experience? Can a business be conducted without experience? O, yes, if you have the money to fritter away while learning. Have you that kind of money? President Roosevelt is demonstrating that pernicious political activity is not to be a part of the campaign. Of course this has in mind public officials, those immune from the levies of that sometimes indispensable factum—the financial agent of the campaign committee. "Very gross," he characterizes the action of the Port Huron Collector of Customs, who seems to have been in the political assessment business. It seems to have been a case of helping the party best and most surely the individual by leaving the party alone. After November 1, the Voice of the People, Bishop H. M. Turner, editor, will cease to appear and a monthly magazine to be known as the "Theological Institute," will take its place, Bishop Turner will be its chief editor, and Bishops L. H. Holsey and A. Walters, of the C. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion Churches will be associate editors. The publication will reflect the theological sentiments and be patronized by the denominations represented by its three editors. It will supply a long felt want among the churches, and the Recorder wishes it abundant success—Christian Recorder. The address of Dr. E. E. Morris before the National Convention of Baptists at Lexington is full of food for reflection. What he said was not of the moment. He valued his position as the head of one of the greatest religious bodies of Negroes known, if not the greatest, numerically considered. Without doubt his remarks were meant to be the official expression of that body on public affairs as they pertain to the colored people. He does not find himself different to the leaders of other denominations, all of whom are interested in the racial outlook. They are impressed by the tendency to block the way to the fullest enjoyment of civil liberty and are one in appealing to the reasons of men that the situation clear up. According to recent report England is being invaded by Negroes from the United States. Thousands are there and many more are preparing to go; this in the face of the report that the American embassy has had hundreds of applications from Negro citizens of the United States for means to get home. The chances are that the few hundred couldn't make good, evidently thinking that there would be a soft spot somewhere on which to rest when they got tired of hustling, just like they had in the States. As we see it, England will view the coming of Negroes with complacency if they will consent to become a part of the citizens, sinking out of sight, according to the class to which they belong. That country has been very tolerant, learning what little of prejudice it knows from the white Americans. This prejudice is not very much developed at this time, and it is but fair to assume that it will be kept at a minimum if the Negroes abroad will take advantage of the experience gained at home. Booker T. Washington, in preaching economy to the students to Tuskegee, recently said; "If you will study the methods of large business concerns, and this seems to be true in an increasing degree, you will find that business concerns that have gotten ahead, like the great Standard Oil Company, the United States Steel Corporation and others, who have forged way ahead of their competitors, have not gotten ahead by improper or unholly means, but more largely because they have given attention to certain little details which their competitors have neglected. You would be surprised if you would read carefully and study the history of such concerns as the Standard Oil Company to see how very careful they are to avoid every little leaks in the way of waste. Everything is taken care of, even tin cans they have used that the ordinary individual throws away. These used articles are carefully gathered by these large companies and utilized in some manner. Nothing whatever is permitted to go to waste." Strangers, take notice! When coming to Indianapolis don't fail to take a good big spit just outside the "walls." It is extremely dangerous to spit within the city limits. Some time ago the warning went out about the spitting ordinance, but since that time the city officials had grown a little lax and a man could spit with impunity. For some unknown reason the spirit of vigilance is again on, and said to be in keeping with the intent of the Board of Health to keep a clean city, in view of the public's health. Judge Whallon is in league with the medical fathers and he has instructed his "minions" to "Let no guilty man escape." But if you should spit and are caught in the act, you save money by pleading guilty. A should man and inter- the lawyer in the case would be a needless expense. One question is asked that bears on the point; it is, "Did you spit?" No chance for argument. It's "yes" or "no." If it is "no" your arrester says "yes," canceling your "no" with something to spare. So a good, prompt, "Yes, sir, your honor," will be real economy. Best to try not spit; it might prove a high-priced experiment. them in violating the law. The Negro has no objection to separate cars, but he does want his dollar to give him what a dollar will bring if spent by a white man. This is just and right. Let the law be enforced and compel the great railroad corporations to obey the law, like the poorest devils on earth are doing. Give the Negro a sleeping car and somewhere to get a meal if hungry. He should not be Instead of a cumulative poll tax as a condition of voting we need an amendment lifting from 100,000 white men the penalties of 1903 and providing for the compulsory payment of a single poll tax in the February preceding an election. The cumulative plan of 1903 overshot the mark, and today 100,000 white citizens stand disfranchised. The plan of 1903 looked to white supremacy, but no other State finds it needful for that purpose, and Alabama now knows it is not. It is disfranchising more white men than black men. It is limiting to a great extent the ballot to men over forty-five years of age. No State can afford to have 100,000 disfranchised white man, and the sooner Alabama does away with the cumulative plan and wipes out past tax obligations the sooner will the Alabama electorate be placed on a sound and enduring basis.—Birmingham Age-Herald. The significance of the above will be better understood when it is known that the Birmingham Age-Herald is one of the leading Democratic papers of the South. The Constitution League of the United States, an organization of the State of New York, and which has been very instrumental in keeping the Brownsville matter in front of the country, says it is wholly responsible for the agitation and not those whom President Roosevelt holds to be responsible. In a recent circular letter the league saw fit to compliment Senator Foraker, as follows: "When the sods of a century are grown over us all, Senator Foraker's personal heroism and sacrifices in behalf of the discharged colored soldiers will be perpetuated in art and song by a grateful people, who will remember that, in an age of greed and power madness, the senior Senator from Ohio 'led all the rest' in championing the cause of the Black Battalion. "The Brownsville agitation was begun in defense of a fundamental principle underlying the life of the Republic itself, and 'the agitation' will be continued. Presidents, Senators and corporations may come and go, but the perpetual struggle of the ages for fundamental law and justice will go on until Presidents, Congresses and the Courts respond to the aroused conscience of a liberty, law and justice-loving people." NEGROES PROTEST OVER JIM- CROW LAW. Four bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church appeared before Special Agent J. Edgar Smith of the Interstate Commerce Commission at Atlanta, Ga., in support of a claim of discrimination against the colored race on certain railroads in the South and with the request that equal accommodations be given the same to all people. The bishops were W. J. Galnes, Henry W. Turner, of Atlanta; Evans Tyree, of Nashville, and E. W. Lampson, of Washington. Discrimination was alleged against the Seaboard, Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac; Southern, Central of Georgia Railroads, and the Pullman Car Company. For the defense a dozen prominent railroad men appeared, including General Passenger Agent Taylor, of the Southern, and General Superintendent Martin, of the Southern. The hearing was adjourned after a few minutes session this morning until late afternoon. The burden of the protest is that the Pullman company will not admit Negroes in their cars, that the railroads force Negroes into separate compartments, where indiscriminate Negroes who smoke, drink and curse are allowed. The railroads filed answer denying practically all the charges and alleging that each Southern State requires separate cars for the races and they are simply obeying the law. At the afternoon hearing Bishops Gaines and Turner, of Atlanta, and Bishop Smith, of Detroit, were examined. Their testimony was to the effect that while the Negro pays the same price for a ticket as a white passenger he is given wholly inferior accommodations. — Birmingham Age-Herald. We congratulate Bishops Turner, Tyree, Gaines, Lampton and Smith of the A. M. E. Church for appearing before Special Agent J. E. Smith, of the Interstate Commerce Commission to protest against the discrimination of the Negro on Southern railroads. The railroads contend that they are giving equal accommodation to Negro passengers for the same money. We do not see how any honest railroad official can testify that they are giving the Negro equal accommodation as given white passengers. There is not a single railroad in the South that is complying with the law. The compartment for Negroes are fithy, uncomfortable, and often the Negro passengers are smoked to death by white men. The conductor and butcher often occupy four seats for their trunks and leave but little room for passengers. The Negro men are forced to use the same toilet with the ladies as though there was no difference in the sex. This is not oone in white coaches. The Negro wants a whole coach as those given to white passengers. From Nashville, Tenn., to Indiana, the L. & N. Railroad has only four seats for Negro passengers, the poorest accommodation on earth, while the few white men who smoke have the largest portion of the car. The Negro compartment is often crowded with white and black convicts—the most uncouth element of the race are thrown together indiscriminately. Is there any justice in railroads? Have they any souls? The United States government should force them to provide equal accommodation for the race regardless of expense to the company. The company knows that it has not compiled with the law and now has paid attorneys to protect them in violating the law. The Negro has no objection to separate cars, but he does want his dollar to give him what a dollar will bring if spent by a white man. This is just and right. Let the law be enforced and compel the great railroad corporations to obey the law, like the poorest devils on earth are doing. Give the Negro a sleeping car and somewhere to get a meal if hungry. He should not be forced to suffer inconveniences because he is black—Exchange. The disposition on the part of the Negroes to accept separate cars, when such a thing is believed was not the intent of those making the laws pertaining to the rights of citizens, ought to make it very easy for the Interstate Commerce Commission, and also the railroad companies, and we may add the State, to grant the request of the Negroes. Custom makes a fair kind of law; acquiescence establishes custom. So, in the Southern portion of our country we have a separate car system, which, while not according to the la was viewed by the colored people, nor according to others of other sections, yet it obtains and is acquiesced in and is therefore custom. It does not mater much at this day as to the legal aspect of what is commonly termed the "Jim Crow" system. It is agreed to by all interested, thus giving the greater degree of satisfaction. Not, of course, without protest, but in view of the greatest good—peace, harmony. In view of the concession by the colored people, it is shameful that the best under the circumstances is not permitted them. A few months ago the same Interstate Commerce Commission assumed the role of regulating such affairs, at least to the extent of what had been done. At the same time it insisted that equal accommodations should be afforded the colored people. It was surprising to know that the Commission had authority in the matter, yet it promised vastly more by the way of accommodations than were being enjoyed, consequently what was considered its intervention was more pleasing than otherwise. But the hope of what was promised has gone a-gilmering, judging by the action of the bishops. These insist that conditions have not been changed, really going from bad to worse. It is hardly to be supposed that the railroad companies are going to the expense of keeping up several well-equipped cars for the colored people when only a very small per cent. of the traveling public is made up of them. But as we see it there is no reason why one coach divided into two parts could not be carried, reserving a portion to those who smoke and the other to the women and children, and, of course, to the men when accompanying them. It does not seem unreasonable to expect an arrangement somewhat of this kind. If there is such an arrangement the terms are not respected. It is just as easy to protect the genteel Negroes from the contact of the drinking, vicious white man or Negro as it is to protect the genteel white people. A placard reading "this car reserved to the colored people," should be just as much law as one reading "Negroes and dogs not allowed." It is said that that kind of a sign means exactly what it says, and that everybody knows it. It may be urged that the Negroes will not respect their own kind, that they are likely to break out at any place. The assertion is not without some truth, but there are many who will not be touched by the assertion. These must be preserved against the smoking, drinking, carousing set that would bemire the race. If the rowdy of the race have no respect for the division set up between them and the genteel, then it is clearly a race matter rather than that of brakemen and conductors, or of those of higher authority. And we dare say, that unless the authorities have become sick and tired of trying to do the nice thing by the race that the request to furnish one coach of two compartments will be granted where the amount of travel justifies it. It seems to be all that is being asked under the circumstances. The thing of separation is devoid of the sting of several years ago. It is a god sign; and more than likely that by the very contrasty the better condition will come with greater speed. And, after all, a valuable lesson is to value. The tendency has been only to value the white people—no thought of one another in the best sense. Far from us to condemn this respect to others, yet a race will not appreciate it if it has no race love. It is true that the race is not rich, has nothing to give by way of money. But the point is right there, since there is no exchange—no treasury for exchange excepting love and consideration it should be freely given. Heretofore the object has been to be in the eye of the white people, happiest when where they were, most respectable when near them, all of which were unconscious despair of their own kind. The bishops are right in contending for the best under the circumstances—separate cars, if you will, but decent treatment. They have come to the point where they see the individual and not the car. And if it takes separate coaches to teach the lesson, they may be endured for what they teach. We hope that the point is clear that when the best possible condition comes under the circumstances by way of coaches that the Negroes will have the best regard for themselves under the circumstances, showing it by their conduct. DR. E. C. MORRIS AT LEXINGTON. The recent national convention of Negro Baptists at Lexington, Ky., was perhaps the largest gathering of Negro Baptists ever assembled. The deliberations were important and interesting. The address by the president, Dr. E. C. Morris, was of unusual significance and more than likely was a reflex of the opinions and sentiment of that great and influential body of men. He did not fail to note the tendency to strike at the source of the Negroes' political existence, deploring the same. The necessity does not exist today, he thought, for this close inspection, and with the view of finding fault with the race. 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These amendments were intended for the protection of the emancipated people, and while these have been severely criticised, and many good people hold that they came at the wrong time, yet they were the only weapons of defense that a helpless people had under their changed condition, but it should be accepted that a people who has reduced its illiteracy from 100 per cent. to 40 per cent, in less than half a century is entitled to every right which those amendments were intended to secure." Dr. Morris called attention to the Christian age in which we lived and the reputed Christian nation about us, despairing of the Christianity practiced if conditions did not take a change for the better, saying: "The time has come to put the crucial test to American Christianity to ascertain whether it is hollow mockery or whether its principles are to be relied upon." Then again: "To be considered an integral part of a Christian nation and to be required to bear an equal part of the taxation necessary to support the government, and be denied the ballot, the right to participate in the affairs of the government, forced by prospective laws to accept third-class fare on railroads, steamboats and the like, equality which exists in the civil and political rights of the people is Christianity, and the Christian influence in the country are abundantly able to overcome the political demagogue and bring the government back to those fundamental principles of "equal rights to all: special privileges to none." In answer to the question that is sometimes put: Has the progress made by the Negroes fully the enormous sacrifice of time, money and men that have been spent in their elevation? he said: "The progress of the race fully justifies every dollar that has been spent for its freedom and elevation. But, my friends, there are some essentials to good citizenship which must not be overlooked by the leaders, lest we be driven away from those paths which lead to honor and greatness. We must not allow ourselves to be driven from the love of the country and its glorious ensign by Negro haters and designing politicians. There should be no cessation of our efforts to become taxpayers and constructive builders of our fortune. Our ministers should continue to preach a gosmate triumph of Christian principles." MR. HENRY WATTERSON'S LOGIC ANENT THE COLORED VOTER. "The present year seems a good time for the blacks to assert their moral emancipation and to set up the standard of revolt against the political serfdom which the Republican party has imposed upon them. They have it in their power to bring the Republicans to a realizing sense of the independence of the colored voter and to impress the people of the South by the spectacle of an awakened Negro sentiment which makes for a better racial understanding. The future of both races depends largely upon some working agreement between the whites and the blacks of the South. The white people of the South, through forty years and upward have known the black people politically, chiefly as a big stick in the hands of the oppressors. Throughout the whole dread period of reconstruction the Negroes were used as the instruments of the spoilers, who, masquerading as patriots, sought by turning society upside-down to rob the cradle and the grave, and to take out a perpetual post-obit upon the public credit. It should be no wonder if the South resented this bitterly, and when the Southern white people recovered their power that they should do what they have done to efface its monuments and to make it hereafter impossible. As matters stand we are having measureable peace. But, suppose it should happen that the South, which is still deeply interested in the defeat of that party which holds over it in terror the threat of Negro domination and force bills to reduce representation, s should find that it ows the winning of a Presidential battle to the independence and intelligence of the more educated and eulightened black people of the North; would not this make for still happier conditions? Would it not lay the foundation at least for a truce and a parley, looking toward some adjustment of operating forces and influences more solid and substantial than those tentative conditions which now exist? Assuredly the Courier-Journal thinks so. It thinks so not as a Democrat, but as a friend of the black people. The Democratic party, as a party, asks nothing, offers nothing. The Republican party demands the Negro's vote as the price of his freedom, and then at the North fails either to employ him or protect him. The Courier-Journal, cutting loose fro mbparties on this issue, would have him assert himself for once in his life, if he never does it again—to take a trial is quickly made straight, cotton or linen through use of the finest preparation of its kind ever invented CURL-I-CURE GUARANTEED under the Food and Drug Act, which not only gives that refined, smooth, glossy appearance, at the same time invigorating and refreshing the scalp warm and thick. It softens the fibres or the hair and removes that curly, knink or matted condition which we often dress the hair in the latest fashionable styles. 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Thousands of them have gone there in the last year or two and thousands more are going. The invasion began in force about a year ago. The first Negroes to go were variety artists and athletes, who found that they were well treated there. They stayed and wrote to their friends across the water to follow on. A few went last year, but the rush has begun this year, and within the last few months there are almost as many black faces to be seen on the Strand and in Picecadilly on Broadway. It is hard to obtain any estimate of the actual numbers of American Negroes now in England. An official of the American embassy declares that last winter the embassy had hundreds of applications from Negro citizens of the United States, who were stranded in England, to be sent home. The embassy, of course, has no funds for this purpose, but the officials did what they could to help, and many who went over to capture the variety stage in England worked their way home in the stokeholds of tramp steamers sailing to Baltimore or New Orleans. This year, the same official declares, there are at least 5,000 American Negroes in England, and 4,000 of them arrived this year. A trip to some of the leading watering places on the English coast will lead one to think that the estimate is much smaller than the actual number. The "busker" is an institution at Margate, Ramsgate, Soutend, and other watering places where the Londoners of the middle and working classes run down for the week-end or for a few days' holiday. The "busker" usually is a broken down actor or music hall man who makes his living singing and dancing on the sands, depending on the generosity of the holiday makers for his reward. The native "busker" has been almost driven off the sands by the American Negro. The "black-face" comedian act long has been a favorite with the "buskers", but the "comedians" were white men made black by liberal applications of burnt cork. This year the black men are the real thing and the "entertainment" which they offer has changed. Instead of the sentimental ditties of the London music halls, the "buskers" are rendering the "coon songs of New York and Chicago and the "nigger melodies" of the plantation days. The sentimental semi-military songs, so popular in America about the time of the Spanish-American war, are also great favorites at present on the Margale sands.—New York Herald. SELMA. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Congregational Church, has returned from Mobile, where he went to attend the district association ...Ed Stone, chairman of the building committee of the A. M. E. Church, right man in the high place, and is regis in the best money he earns in this part of the country. Quite a neat little sum was raised when they corner-stone...The Bank, University of Cincinnati, Corn Jr., and wife of Tuscumbia, have taken up residence in this city...C. W. Childs has erected a very beautiful residence in northern part of this city, dedicated to the memory of the Orphans Home will take place October 18...Payne school, presided over by pts Henderson, opened October ...The change in school award to the public people and there is much complaint. THE STAGE Tip Saunders, of J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Company, says hello Chicago. Lowery and Morgan's Big Nashville Students and Minstrels will open at Vicksburg, Mich., Oct. 10. The Beechums and Anatole Victor were in the city this week en route to Vicksburg, Mich., to join Lowery and Morgan's organization. John Carson, of the P. G. Lowery Musical Enterprise, with Wallace-Hackenbeck Cirus, has closed a successful season, will spend the winter in the city. New York theaters are starting with larger average audiences this opening season than they had one year ago in spite of the popularity of the five and ten cent houses. The Smart Set Company, headed by S. H. Dulley, has cancelled their southern tour, the company has accepted company of entertainers financial The company played Boston, Mass last week to good business. The city sanitarium of Indianapolis has detailed health inspectors to attend the theaters and arrest all persons who spill on the floors. The city is encouraged by the health department to enlist the help by the health department in spitting in public places. Jim Dick has charge of the stage at Blue Eagle Theater and is doing well, Williams and Williams is cleaning with team work. W. H. Butler has been ill for two weeks, he better not. Mr. Dick and Mr. W. Butler shucked opened at the Blue Eagle Theater Monday night, Oct. 5, 1908. At W. Pennell, Bud Wilson and Roy Pope are still holding their own with "In Old Kentucky" Co., and send regards to friends in and out of the profession, and Pennell says, why don't George Day, the teacher with the Black Pattie Troublemaker, write some time. He also wishes to hear from Miss Claudine Lacey. One of the several beauties of the footlights, who had wedded into "high life," returned to the stage in London today. She will make an appearance in the biggest black cinemia and measures eighty-four inches around the brim. This is six inches and blue creation with ostrich cascades worn by our American actress in the Drury Lane melodrama. The original Taylor and Taylor joined hands again and opened their own big color show at the Casino Music Hall, N.J. The following people: Taylor and Taylor, Eileen Cole, Ada Mickle, Daisy Garette, Marie Whaley, the Brinklews, Grace Vonon, Essie Williams, Dun Frazer, with Charles Wilson as stage manager, and Charles H. Taylor manager. Regards to all friends. P. Joseph Cooper, of Milwaukee, the genial secretary and stage manager of the Cream City Troubadours, which carries its own band and orchestra, is visiting in Chicago this week, and rehearses with the Pekin, the Motis of the Pekin, and Mr. James Marshal, of the Dunbar, by whom he was treated very courteously, and was much pleased with the bills at the different play houses on the Dehomian theater. "He has been having "something up his sleeve" as he has a performer and producer of ability. 20TH CENTURY ENTERTAINERS. Everything is running smoothly and our general manager, W. A. Strannon, has a smile that won't come off. He says it is the best show that he has ever had. Perry visits home massage practice made by El Rena and reports having a good time. The Hendersons send regards to all friends, in and out. The Hutt says hello to the Russells. Business is good. The old reliable is always welcome to visit. The bunch here send regards to friends. THE SCOTTS—RICHARD & ROSA. The Scotts, with Great Parker shows, have spent three years with the Parker No.1 show. Richard has served a good many years in the business on and off the show, for the past two years had full charge of the show, and Mr C. T. Kennedy's head porter and in fact most one says the Scotts are the "whole cheese. They are friends to all, both white and colored. Rosa is the dona and leading lady on the stage, that they call them the head liners in both words. Every very line of work. Regards to all friends. THE GREAT FER-DON'S PICNIC. Harry Daly Fer-Don, who is called by the colored people on the coast of the "Real" state, gave the members of Company No. 21 a piece of land No. 27. We left the hotel at 6 a.m. in large tallycoaches for Cook's camp, and enjoyed a day's sport, hunting, fishing, etc. Ed Anderson, the comedian, made a red shirt and solved the liquid refreshments and said if he could have the job the year around he would work for fishing and board himself. Littleton McDuff, the comedian, solved the band, who has had charge of the liquid refreshments and said if he could have the job the year around he would work for fishing and board himself. Littleton McDuff, the comedian, solved the band, who has had charge of the company in constant fear on account of his superior marksmanship, shot thirty-atmes at a pie tin without hitting it. Littleton McDuff, the great, Fred Kramer, Wm. Ramsey, Frank Watts, Alex Venerable, Clarence Banks, Birdie Banks, Mrs. Littleton McDuff, Chas, Williams, Dwight Littleton McDuff, Chas, Williams, Bert Johnson, the great, Bert De Leon, the great Fer-Don. The great Fer-Don's Company No. 1 are at present showing Oakland, Cal., under the direction of James M. Fer-Don. The great Fer-Don's Company No. 3 are at present showing Fer-Don. Cal., under the direction of John Eagen. NOTICE: Alex Venerable and Frank E. Watts, from Kansas City, would like to hear from friends. THE FLORIDA BLOSSOMS CO. The Florida Blossoms Minstrel and Comedy Company opened in Macon, Ga., Sept. 28, for two nights. They played to a city business and have been playing to good business every night since, taking a break at the Saturday night, long before the doors were opened, there was a huge crowd waiting and clamoring to get to the ticket-box, as to witness the big show and when the crowd was packed to the limit. Chas. McKenzie the great credit in staging the show. Richardson, our leading comedian, is holding the audience spellbound in his monologues and is being comedian that is fast forcing to the front. Mrs. Effin Perkins is pulling down the chair singing "Down in Jungle Town," also Mrs. Edith Bank is doing nicely in her dance. Mrs. White is still holding his own in contortionist act, in fact all the people are working nicely, and as one, and from time to time the curtain rises until the last act. Wm. McKenzie would like to hear from Elwood Johnson, also regards to all in and out the profession. Mr. Douglass would like to hear from the Thesis and Devines. THE DUNBAR THEATER We are still showing to S. R. O. at every performance, and this week we won't be able to accommodate one-third of the patrons, as this is "Priest of Palace" for the show. We are also in Glass, in their new act entitled "A Money Scare," and it was a hit as usual. Everything these two comedians do seems to scream, but Banks is singing "Prosperity" with success. Mr. Banks sits on his grip with a spot light thrown on him singing it one can not but laugh. They close with "Down in the River" songs were written by colored boys. Harrison Stewart and Nathan Blivins. Miss Hazel Rife, our young soubrette, is taking the house by storm, singing "I Wants a Lo Mt. Mt. Mt." and "You're an Instrument." Miss Rife does an dance garbed in an Indian costume that is hard to beat, and we hope some day to see her at the extreme top. Mr. Clarence is as sweet the song singing boy, is taking two and singing "Where Mt. Tacoma Overlooks the Bay." Roy Morton, formerly of Kersands, is doing a monologue this week that is running them wild, and the Dumbaroscope is playing the music. Mr. Jumps or passing through write John C. Glass, care Bunbar Theater, Kansas City. A WORD TO YOUNG ACTORS. (By Sir Squire Bancroft, Dean of the English Comedy Stage.) Let me remind beginners in the art of acting that the refined and cultured Barton Booth—to whose memory there is a monument in Poet's Corner of Westminster Abbey, although his longest life was too short for the endless study of the actor. Let them remember that Rubinstein said if he neglected one day's practice he knew it the next day, the life of a man who knew it and the public knew it the day after that. Let them not be too elated when praised, nor too cast down when found fault with; accepting criticism, when it comes from a capable pen, as a valuable asset. Let them beware of the tendency of the day to overdo the necessary use of cosmetics—even the light of genius can no shine through a mask. We all know that they should lose little but gain much in standing more aloof from some forms of notoriety. Shakespeare knew well the meaning of his words, "All the world's a stage," and would not admire their corruption by any of their followers into "The world of a stage." Hard as I know it is to avoid that glare, to shrink from its seductive glitter, somewhere, to hide it from the eyes, wisely done; remembering always, instead of forgetting constantly, the charm which ever haunts the theater—mystery. It is a glimpse of the world, a parade of its secrets, and the gainer, in my judgment, would be he who sometimes shields himself behind the veil. To him she stands, to leave their cacades rather than they found it, by striving to add a stone to the monument of its greatness, and to write, if not a page, at least a phrase in his history; to write a story in his own qualities essential to make a really great actor are as rare as those needed to excel in the other arts, moderate adaptability, and a fair and useful position on the stage. THEATERS AT MEMPHIS, TENN. We have the Royal. The Gem, Tick's Big Vandale and Dickie out of commission. The Dixie would be a paying investment for the requisite capital and managerial ability. Tick's Big Vaudeville changes twice a week. Happy John Goodloe, the efficient manager is a live wire. Mrs. Goodloe, who is the manager, turns red. Rosetta Brannan, the bright particular star, has gone home for a rest. Geo. Freeman has left and joined Shelldon's Darktown show. The oratory turned by her absence this week. Henry Jennings and Elsie May are here and making good. Kid and Gussie Love are with the troup. The oratory turned by her known artists: James Osborne, pianist; Jos. Hall, cornetist; Harry W. Jefferson, trap drummer. Goodloe sends regards to all in the performance. Buddy" is stage manager at the Royal, Miss Alice McQuillain, pianist, with Lonnie Fisher as blackface, doubling with his wife Cora, with several lesser roles. Long Willie, otherwise known as Willie Too Sweet, is stage manager at the Gem, doubling with Lulu Too Sweet, with a compliment of small fry filling in. Cornelius Taylor better known as "Old Folks," is ROCKWELL'S SUNNY SOUTH CO. J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Company is meeting with much success, presenting the following program: Plantation Songs.....By the Company Opening Medley—On the Banks of the Ohio River.....By the Company Cousins To Rather Two-Stop Town Walz.....Violet Harris Tell Me, Be My Lemon, Coon..... Let Me Be You! Tom Axe.....Young Rastus Big Chief Battle Axe.....Daisy Fox My Old Kentucky Home...Robt. Edmonds Sunny South (Ladies' Quartette... Louise Turner...Lily Green, Daisy Fox, Blanche Fuller. Who, Me! I'm Not the Man... Clifford Brooks Be My Little Teddy Bear. Blanche Fuller Was Born in Virginia.ville Galleria in Georgia.ville Robt. Percell what the Rose Said to Me... Lillian Weathers Our Whirlwind Buck and Wing Dances by the entire company. Watch Mammy Second Act. Miss Blanche Fuller—The Sunny South Nightingale. (Jas.) The Turners (Louise)—The Encyclopedias of Comedy. (Bob. Percell and Thornton (Nellie)— Cinemas, singers and novelty buck dancers. Daisy Fox—The Little Magnet. Green and Weathers—Novelty trick and fancy unleavers. Jason Turner Brooks—Sunny South Male Quartette. Albert Harris-Robt. Edmonds—In a bud- get of old time melodies, introducing our colored belts and swells in songs and Third and Last Act. Jake, a new recruit.....J. W. Turner Capt. Big Head, who thinks he knows it all.....Cliff Brooks Sergant Nocount.....Robt. Percell Ambolina Snow.....Louise Turner Privates visitors, introducing whole company. South Company. BUSINESS STAFF J. C. Rockwell . . . Proprietor and manager J. C. Conner . . . Business manager J. W. Turner . . . Stage director Ed. Fox . . . Leader of band W. Washington . . Leader Clark Goodly . . Master transportation eagle's dream in Canada CHICAGO SHOW SHOP. Dehoney is full bloom again. The Stroll's crowded slot-machine did a land-office business Sunday. Sunday's only house, only just opened from one house to the other. All but the Pekin; from the acts this house is putting on it will eventually but the others to the bad. The pace they are setting now is killing. Maly, the inventor and Prince of the "Stroll," has sold out his bid to a sympathetic daughter to the woods. All he said when leaving was, "I'm going while going is good." The Pekin offers this week the biggest and best bill that the house has ever presented. There is not a house in the loop that has any better or as good and clean and up to day offering. Every act has class but the wire act, one of the hold overs. Moving pictures has become a movie and should be put down to close the show. ragged games of the season was played at Spring Bank Park between the Recus and Giants. Schwenk, a pitcher who is booked for the New York American next season, pitched for the Recus and Sanford for the Giants, the winger who most ragged ever seen here. Booker took four balls, which was very costly, the game was called on the account of darkness. Score: R H E Lou Giants... 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 0—6 7 7 Recus... 0 0 0 1 2 3 0—6 1 0 4 Batteries-Schwenk and Vetter; Sanford and Coleman. Same teams play next Sunday. CAN'T DO WITHOUT THE FREE- The opening number, a one act musical starred in reception Day in Africa, Hen Wise is the lead singer, Hen Wise scenery and a fine chorus well rehearsed, they all knew what they was going to do, every character stood out. Hen Wise drew a strong hard work to hold his own. Katie Milton, as the queen, looked every inch the part and with her splendid make-up and dainty shew all the effort made one like they was right in the jungles. Chas. Williams, as Elder Dolittle from the U. S. A., had a arm full of gold, and he was well tim. Tum Wesley, as "Ko-Not," showed in a few lines that he has an ability to handle lines and should have had more, but he was not. A new tenor shown up in this piece, Henrí Bowman, with an exceptional fine voice, his song was pitched too low, his voice was too low, his voice hit when he gets a song to suit his voice. This act is far away from any one of the acts that has been offered under the new system. Nothing for the gallery gods to do but listen. The chorus sounded like up of Keln of old. The general summing up of this act was a hit from start to finish. The Olio, Smith and Rector, a hold over wire act, simply out classed on such a bill. The act was followed by Miss Lottie Grady, in "Salome Drama," this is the third vision we have had of Salome, and about the last. Following her was McGlowin and his dancers, and the acting act. These young men come right in among an army of originators of buck and wing dancers and simply tore the house down. This act would have been from start to finish, and deserved every hand that they received. Next was the final, and a grand one, "Ten Dark Nights", this is a big act from the film, run in all colors, but they are all the "Sons of Ham," featuring one Jack Smith, who is not up to the standard of black face comedians of this house. Any man who takes the center of this act is a man who has a beautiful matter who he is. Mr. Smith works like a white man and will do well in front of white audiences. The knights led off with the first scene something like a minstrel show, but the scene is a beautiful scene of a southern harbor, and not a levy scene, led off with some waste of time fooling with a ghost, but settled down to some of the best southern films, that has been heard around these parts. This act is staged full of speed, and will close any bill on the big circuit. It is intended to see how the management will handle that this "Ten Dark Knights" will leave *** The Grand is right there, packing them as usual. This house draws the people like the Eight Regiment Band. This stage is obviously good and built him staged Rogers "The Turtle" and his team, "Rastus & Jerry". This team of wooden images can get more real laughs than any team of comedians in the business. It behooves some of these bad teams to steal their turn. This is the only real novelty that the stroll has turned out. Sammie Good is on this bill also, an instructor of second-hand imitators. Good would be the arrival of Cole and Johnson, as they will be in town next week. Here is his chance to get something of his own. Followed by Leslie Laurel and this week because they are laughing at if they don't he will make them laugh at any cost. He must be given credit for what he does hand out, as it is always new. This house charges ten cents for Sammie Good and it draws stronger. They offer additional extra attraction for these two days. The Lincoln, the house that Marvel left to fight its own battle, offers two acts, Soubrett and Owlsley Bros., they do a fairly good buck dance act. Sammie Corker, business manager for Cole and Johnson's Red Moon Company, arrived in town with his chest stuck way out, the company is in the big league now and camps two weeks at the Great North Railway Station. The company met at the depot by the grand old order of Full Moon. Straighten up men and fall in line. RESERVES CRUSH A. B. C.'S. Colored Sluggers Are Smothered Under 13 to 3 Count. The Indianapolis Reserves walloped the A. B. C.'s at Northwestern Park Sunday to 3 in the third game of the series betwee- tween the two clubs for the tyrannical ship title. The Reserves had their batting clothes on and the result was never in doubt. Score: A. B. C. G. R. H. O. A. E. Allen, 3d b. 1 0 2 0 Hutchinson, s. s. 1 1 3 2 0 Shawler, l. f. 0 1 3 0 Merida, c. b. 0 0 1 4 1 Duffs, r. f. 0 1 0 1 Gordon, c. 0 0 9 1 0 Board, 1st b. 0 0 7 0 0 Herron, c. f. 1 0 2 1 0 Washington, p. 0 0 1 0 Talbott 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 3 3 27 8 1 Totals R. H. O. A. E. Cullen, 3d b. 1 4 1 4 Davis, l. f. 2 2 0 0 0 Pierce, 2d b. 2 3 2 3 0 Sauerm, s. s. 1 3 2 0 0 Lotsaw, r. f. 1 1 1 0 0 Dooley, l. f. 2 1 7 1 0 Parson, 1st b. 1 0 12 0 0 Barnes, c. f. 2 2 3 0 1 Whitridge, p. 2 0 0 1 0 Totals.....13 16 27 12 Score by innings.....1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 C. s. Reserve. 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Innings pitched–Washington, 2-3; Talbott, 8-1-3. Hits–Off Washington, 6; off Talbott, 10. Bases on balls–Off Washington, 1; off Talbott, 2; off Whitridge, 5. Struck out–By Washington, 1; by Talbott, 1; by pitcher, Shawler, Pearson. Two-base hits–Davis, Cullen 2. Pierce, Davis. Three-base hits–Hutchinson, Lotshaw, Sullen, Dooley. Home runs–Bauerman, Pierce, Davis. Double play–Hutchinson to Board. Stolen balls–Hutcherson, Shawler, Gordon, Board. Cullen, Bates, Shawler, Gordon, Board. Dooley, 3. Umpires–Adams and Goodman. Time–2:10. Attendance, 1,100. GIANTS-RECCCIUS IN A TIE. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, KY.—One of the most ragged games of the season was played at Spring Bank Park between the Recus and Giants. Schwenk, a pitcher who is pitching for the Giants, was the season, pitched for the Recus and Sanford for the Giants, the game was the most ragged ever seen here. Booker was pitching which was very costly, the game was called on the account of darkness. Score: R. H. E. Lou Giants.... 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 - 0 5 7 7 Recus 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 Batteries-Schwenk and Vetter; Sanford and Coleman. Same teams play next Sunday. Halfafx, N. S., Oct. 3, 1908. Hon, G. I. Knox. Dear Sir—am sorry to say I am getting down the hill in certain ways, but it seems I can not do very well without the Freeman, the information is good, and I have been taking it since its first step. I please I can do without it. Enclosed please and order. H. T. JOHNSTON... A WELCOME VISITOR. Meadsville, Pa., Aug. 17, 1908. The Freeman Publishing Company; Dear Sirs—You will find enclosed a much delayed postoffice money order, for the Freeman. I enjoy your paper so much I can scarcely wait for it each week. Very respectfully, CORA KERR. R. E. D. No. 1. Where Nellie and I Used to Play. A Southern tone ballad of striking beauty, which has found its way to the hearts of all music lovers. This song is an original idea of Wm. Johnson, a young composer of Chicago, and bids fair to become the season's success. It is now being heard from coast to coast. Address Wm. Johnson, 2228 Armour Ave, Chicago To Theatrical Performers. I am now located at 140 Custom House Place Chicago. one block from Polk street station and near all the theatres. Lodging by the day week or month at reasonable rates. Mrs. Saral Gant, Proprietress. 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 Gentlemen's List. Bruce, W. A. Carter, Paul. Clark, Prof. H. I. Gaston, Rosa. Gaston, S. S. Garman, Nelle. Drakers, Alfred. Henderson, Shelton. Horne, W. L. James & Moody. Jones, A. G. Garman, Paul. Kersands, Arthur. Levard, W. A.—2 Malone, William. McDaniel, Mance. Mayfield, Wm. H. Pierce, William. Scott, Mrs. Rosa. Sherman, G. E. Talber, Jno. Henderson, Shelton. Vassar, M. B. Williams, Geo. A. Wilkerson, George Wilson, Geo. A. Willis, Isaac Quine, G. W. Ladies' List. Crosby, Miss Oma. Miles, Mrs. Mabel. Cook, Abbie Mitchell, Hunn, Mrs. Lettia Crosby, Goldie. Prumfim, Laura Filipsen, Miss Dora TERRE HAUTE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr Dennis A. Betthea, Terre Haute's popular young physician, will be married November 11, at Dillon, S. C. HATTIESBURG. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Mount Carmel Baptist Church has re-elected to her pastorship the Rev. A. Perkins of Meridian year after year. It has been the instrument of adding about two hundred souls to the church...The colored business of the church has been meeting called at the Howells building. The church was filled with vim and looking in the near future for prosperity. After the ground floor consisting of roast beef, ham, wily wish, coffee, cocoa and bread. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. AUDIENCE IN A PANIC. Gallery Gives Way at Booker T. Washington Meeting at Jackson, Miss. Special to THE FREEMAN JACKSON, Miss, October 7—Booker T. Washington addressed an audience of 5,000 here this afternoon, many white people being present and occupying seats reserved for them in the galleried area, which was along Washington's usual industrial lines, the big audience jumped to its feet and started for the doors. Just then a twenty-yet section of the building gave way and some fifty persons, among them Bishop Clarier B. Galloway, were dropped to the first floor. The next an arm broken and a woman had a hip dislocated. Many others were injured in a less degree. OPENS ANOTHER STORE. Harry Levinson, the popular hatter at $7 North Pennsylvania street, has opened another $2 hat store at the old Deutch Tailoring stand in South Illinois street. Mr. Levinson has built up a large trade among his customers, and the dresses are honest and his dealings fair to all. he is furnishing the headgear for two-thirds of the genteel dressers of the race. His $2.00 hats caught on from the first, and he set the pace for the higher priced hats, bringing something new in styles and designs. His new place is to be conducted along the same lines of the store on Pennsylvania street. He will carry all the latest fads in the way of hats. Popular prices, from $1.00 to $2.00, will be available and inspect his stock in the new store. IOWA'S ONLY REGISTERED NEGRO NURSE. In Miss Luulu V. Nelson, Des Moines has a young negro woman who has done things in spite of the obstacles that confront every Negro young woman who tries to do something better than has been the lot of her forbearers. She is a skilled, trained nurse, a graduate of reputable institutions, and the only Negro young woman who ever passed the examination of the State Board of Health, necessary to State registration. She took the examination in January with seven other trained nurses, and made an average of 86.1-5 per cent. Miss Nelson is a graduate of the nurses' training school of Provident Hospital, in St. Louis. After a year's practice in that city she came to Des Moines to attend Drake University, but she soon found such bright prospects for establishing herself in her WANTED! Immediately, a few more performers and musicians. Can place good tuba player, also alto who can double. Will advance ticket to right parties. Address Pat Chappelle. Mgr. Rabbit's Foot Co., as per route: Hartsville, S. C., Oct. 3; Cueraw, 5; Camden, 6; Lancaster, 7; Rock Hill, 8; Yorkville, 9; Blacksburg, 10; Union, 12; Spartanburg, 13; Greenville, 14. Write or wire. Vaudeville Acts! Vaudeville acts intending to play in Chicago or, stopping off here, send me your photos etc. Can book them from three days to six weeks. All kinds of colored novel-tunes can be viewed at address WANTED! Performers, male and female, for the Florida Blossoms Minstrels and Comedy Company. Those doubling band given preference. Address Richards & Pringle's Minstrels Wants good Cornet Player and Bass Singer at once. Holland & Filkins, In Care of The Freeman. SHOW MANAGERS Take Notice. On or about Sunday, Jan. 10, 1909, "The Temple" Theatre, owned and controlled by the colored Knights of Pythias of Louisiana, will throw open its doors to the public. To say that New Orleans, with her 90,000 colored population, is one of the best show towns in America for colored attractions, does not add anything to her well established reputation. We offer the finest and best equipped Negro show house in the world, ABSOLUTELY FIRE-PROOF AND MODERN IN APPOINTMENTS. Every facility for the convenience and comfort of the patron and player. Seating capacity, 892. Stage Measurements: 51 feet 6 inches wide; 26 feet 6 inches deep. Prsenium Arch, 25 feet wide, 20 feet 6 inches high. Dressing Rooms fully modern. The Opening Week will be a Harvest. Want to book all reputable shows. "F. B. N.'s" save postage, as we know you. If your attraction cannot be in keeping with this house, do not write. See news note in another column. Address S.W.GREEN, work that she has since been employed by some of the best physicians and surgeons of this and adjoining towns. Her specialty is surgery, and especially obstetrical surgery. In Provident Hospital she ranked as one of the best surgical nurses ever graduated there. Miss Nelson is an intelligent young woman and attractive in manner and conversation. She has ambitions for the best and she has taken the summer special work in Drake University summer school. Miss Nelson found no bar against her among the nurses of Des Moines, no color line drawn. Instead, she was received in a most friendly spirit when her merit and qualifications became known and she has had the co-operation of the white nurses of the city in getting established.—Register and Leader, Des Moines, Iowa. The above record of the achievements of Miss Nelson, in this part of the country, against such odds and with such proficiency, despite of it all, is pleasing indeed to note. Such an achievement of signal success over difficulties by such a young woman of our race with such a noble spirit of independence and self reliance, should be a source of encouragement and inspiration to many others who could achieve singular distinction along the same and other lines if they only had the mind and the heart to do so. It is a true saying, that there is always "room at the top." The lower occupations are always crowded by mediocre; but the heights offer dazzling distinction, wealth and usefulness to those who are noble and brave enough to scale them. Let others of our young women, and young men as well, look upwards for higher spheres of usefulness; and if you can not find an opening, make one for yourselves. The only road to success for us, as a race, is achievements through hard work along right lines.—In the Western Lever. NEGRO PARTY IN CUBA. The new "Negro party" in Cuba is selecting a complete National ticket of The Royal Salon W. E. Nunn & C. Headquarters for Theatrical Lunch Counter 430 W. Fifth St. Phone, Ca WAN Immediately, a few more performers and music can double. Will advance ticket to right parti Co. as route: Hartsville, S. C. Oct. 8. Cus Yorkville, 9: Blacksburg. 10: Union, 12: Spartan Vaudeville Vaudeville acts intending to play in Chica tos etc. Can book them from three days ties can be placed. Address MARION A Manager Grand Theatre, State WAN Performers, male and female, for t Comedy Company. Those doubling DOUGLAS & 361 Fourth Street, Richards & Mins Wants good Cornet Player ADD Holland & In Care of T SHOW M Take N On or about Sunday, Jan. 10, 1909 and controlled by the colored Kn throw open its doors to the public. To say that New Orleans, with one of the best show towns in Am not add anything to her well estab We offer the finest and best equip ABSOLUTELY FIRE-PROOF AND Every facility for the convenience player. Seating capacity, 892. S ches wide; 26 feet 6 inches deep. feet 6 inches high. Dressing Room The Opening Week Want to book all reputable shows, know you. If your attraction can do not write. See news note in an S. W. G 226 S. Robertson St., congressional and presidential candidates for the December election. General Miguel Gomez, a relative of the late General Gomez, is the presidential candidate of the combined Liberal party. The Negroes and "coloreds" of Cuba, as in the successful South American Republics, form three-fourths of the population. Owing to their rumored uprising, it is said, American troops can not safely leave the island February 1, as scheduled. Just what is the justification for the Negro party, we do not know. We do know this, however, American occupation is largely the cause of the present race prejudice there, with all its unheard of "Jim Crow" features. Not only the Constitution but American race prejudice also follows the American flag.—The New York Age. The College Heights Investment proposition should not be overlooked by our women. Take advantage of the opportunity to buy a home, or to invest in this as a money-maker. Several women have already bought homes and others should follow the example. It costs but a postal to learn the particulars. Write to day and learn the the advantages. Good Performers, Male or female. Tick Houston, 121 S. Fourth street. Memphis, Tenn. 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. Ooon and Cafe, Kincaid, Props. and Professional People. in Connection. mal, 4360. Cincinnati, Ohio. TED! Indians. Can place good tuba player, also alto who writes. Address Pat Chappelle. Mgr. Rabbit's Foot draw. 5. Camden. 6. Lancaster. 7. Rock Hill. 8. burg. 13. Greenville. 14. Write or wire. Alle Acts! or stopping off here, send me your pho- to six weeks. All kinds of colored novel- BR0OKS, and 31st St., Chicago. Illinois. TED! the Florida Blossoms Minstrels and band given preference. Address WORTHEY, Macon, Georgia. & Pringle's strels and Bass Singer at once. PRESS & Filkins, the Freeman. MANAGERS Notice. "The Temple" Theatre, owned rights of Pythias of Louisiana, will in her 90,000 colored population, is America for colored attractions, does dished reputation. Negro show house in the world, MODERN IN APPOINTMENTS, and comfort of the patron and stage Measurements: 51 feet 6 in. Priscenium Arch, 25 feet wide, 20 was fully modern. will be a Harvest. "F. B. N.'s" save postage, as we not be in keeping with this house, other column. Address GREEN, New Orleans, La. Hotel Notes. M. W. H. Hall, writing on "Dining Room Systems" from the Chancellor Hotel, Parkersburg, W. Va., in the "Hotel of the Mountains," a museum in his article a jealousy of a brother head waiter who has done something for head waiting. The first statement Mr. Hall makes is as follows: for the commercial trade wants quick service, "the head waiter works cleverly in a high-class club that caters for afternoon or evening parties, but it can not be worked with success in a dining room that caters to commercial patronage; for the commercial trade wants quick service," the head waiter is strictly a commercial hotel and with the "up" system I give the quickest service in the South; also that we have had a national convention of Confederate Veterans three days they wait here I served 3,626 times they long an order or have a complaint, which does away with the following part of Mr. Hall's complaint: "I have to be doing a very slow business to work the "up" system successfully, and a slower business to carry it out in all of its various details—the headwaiter tracing his diagram, each waiter seeing the guests as they come and knowing whose turn it is to serve them. "The 'up' system lessens a waiter's speed; it gives him a chance to loiter around the dining room; he acquires a sluggish movement, and becomes slow. Of course, the waiter of a good swift waiter the 'up' system man is, against it and is practically useless. "It-Hall is probably a good enough headwaiter for Parkersburg, W. Va., but he will have to travel around the country some yet, live in the big cities, work for the big men, and be forced to give quick, fast European service, as I have done by laying awake studyying out the 'up' system. He will be forced to diagram (which is a simple thing) that he may see there is no tracing of the 'up' system during meal hours, then he won't think as he has written: "The waiter to follow the diagram of the 'up' system or to experiment with any system for personal notoriety to the detriment of his service and at the sacrifice of comfort and satisfaction of his guests is for him to make My personal motorility came about in this manner: through the steward asking me to describe my system for publication, for he saw in it that I had complete confidence that the house got a square deal, that the waiters were all treated alike, and were more contented with a system where none could be favorites. I agree with Mr. said in many of the things he has said, such as "A headwaiter should be among his men, keeping them busy, for there is always something to be done in the dining room during meal hours. Let the idle men sit to longer guests, let the dishes, folding napkins, bringing in silver or glassware or spotting silver. "And a headwaiter should keep a close enough observation on the work of his guests to longer guests, who will wait in longer and is absolutely necessary, regardless of the system of service that is being employed. The waiters should understand that they must serve the guests in any section of the dining room or in any part of the hotel upon during the time they are on duty. How many waiters will stay with you if you have two or three that work themselves into a heat by trying to take all the orders? BOARDERS? Mr. Hall says: "It is just as fair to reserve tables for boarders as it is to reserve their rooms. To boarders, it is important to regular waiter if it is possible to do so. The regular waiter knows the wants of his people, they are more easily satisfied by and more readily overlook his mistakes. "The boarder is all right if handled properly and all wrong if not. To scrap with one today is to scrap with him tomorrow, and so on till the end. Boarders and tillers take hotels are often as anxious concerning the welfare of the house as the proprietor himself; and oftimes give away their places to transient guests, and are willing to pay for their pory rush. They are also with you when times are good and they do not forsake you when business is slow. So, it is necessary to take care of them and to ensure that satisfaction within the bounds of reason. Mr. Hall further says: "I should think that the headwaiter of today has but little time to trace the diagram of the 'up' system and at the same time attend to numerous other duties in the office, but he does Mr. Goins calls a wall flower headwaiter." Mr. Hall will surely learn the "up" system before long, because managers demand it, and it is being adopted by white men in the mango and the larger oak, and the door to the rest of my friends, "You are to be congratulated, Mr. Buntin." In conclusion I will say I have bussed to carry water, water boys to spot silver conscientiousness of being a first-class man. COMMERCIAL CLUB AND BOARD OF TRADE GIVE BANQUET The greatest banquet ever held in Birmingham was admirably carried out at the Hotel Hillman. The spirit of Alamanda was never linked together with such a splendid and beautiful body, the spikes of love and friendship, community to country, capital to labor, which were driven home last night at the banquet to Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic vistas. Rufus N. Rhodes reached "the climax of his career as a toastmaster." His words were always loudly applauded. The menu souvenir card was a beautiful and well-crafted piece by Mr. Noble on october 19th. Frank Harmn's orchestra surprised the guests by the rendition of "The A., B. & A. March," an original composition. The menu consisted of five courses and was served by Mr. Noble on october 19th in a manner congratulated on all sides. The hall presented a wonderful scene; men of all walks of life, while corridors and private rooms were also filled by singing scores. The banquet was under able display of Dan C. Zubrani, headwaiter. A HINT TO THE WORLD. To the Editor of the Indianapolis Freeman: Dear Sir—I make bold to trespass upon your generosity in order to ventilate a suburb which may outnumber our residents and interesting. I will preface my remarks by saving that I have had a very long and constant experience of being among all classes of people throughout the world, from savages to queens, to assassins, to witches, etc. Therefore I willmit myself that I am thoroughly acquainted with the various characteristics of the many weird and strange individuals it has been my task to identify and describe the great subject of to-day, "The Negro Problem." It surely cannot be a difficult problem to solve. No, it is not difficult. The difficulty is showing the Negro where the white man is for the white man the world over. All right, then, likewise the black man. Come out of the man's cornfield and fight one of your own. The black fight for your self and your race, then confidence will be bestowed upon you. Get together, talk over the situation, have an understanding, put your brains and money in Negro hands. Then misunderstand me. I mean to agitate the Negro to fight for himself, not against the white man or any other man, but to show himself a man in every respect. He will be in a position to demand respect. In writing to you upon this subject, I have only the one solitary idea in my mind, which is to draw the attention of the people of the world to warn our people of the coming danger to the rising generation; that is, if the Negro doesn't build his own shelter he will be forced to endure outlooking their own welfare, pillar the post, long suffering, the foot roots of the earth. If they preached in the pulps, schools organized debating societies, put their spare wealth in their own enterprise, and outlook looking their own welfare, convince the people that justice is given both pro and con, then lynching, outrages and other crimes would be reduced to a minimum. If the Negro gets his head that he must build his world for himself, same the white man has, then he is going to become a factor, and not before. At the present time the majority of Negroes are building their world, so it is not. It was built for the man that built it, and he is the one that is enjoying it, and you can't blame him. I could go talking about the advantages that the Negro has to overcome, to come a prominent factor, and enjoy success, same as other nations, until the end of my time; but what is the use? Theory is one thing and talking about it is another. You take it from me; I predict the downfall of the Negro unless he takes the bull by the horns, becomes a socialist, drops a shoe and adopts socialism; then will be on the horns of the right doctrine; a community of interest will be the best form for success. Some people might say that you talk so much about the Negro that being a great advocate of the race, why don't you come and help us. Well, in answer to an anticipated question, if you want to be a great advocate of the race, deem it so that it should for my lot. I would come back to my adopted country and fight for the cause that I think is right. But what's the use? One man is right, and the other is wrong. I elect a man without support? In feeling the pulse of the vast number of American Negroes, if the warmth in heart is there, the strength in spirit is there, the world will applaud him for his cleverness and forget his color. Color is only a cloak to hide behind in the face of a prejudiced man, and he can be so ensivy white, his own people will do won prove to me. All real and wholesome enjoyments possible for the white man are possible for the black man, since he was first made aware of the importance of the corn grow, and the blossoms set; to draw hard breath over plowshare and spade; to read, write, to love, to think, to talk, to laugh, to be happy. The Negro has always had the power for doing these, and will never have the power for doing more. The Negro's prosperity never disappeared, perhaps and teaching us all things. Those who may read this may perhaps warn others to remember that the proper observance of the above "hint" will perfect them in their lives. BILLY McCLAIN. NATIONAL MOVEMENT OF GREAT IMPORT TO COLORED RACE. COLLEGE HEIGHTS. College Heights, the addition to Guthrie, Okla., is in every way ideal. School houses, railroads, churches and other conveniences of up to date cities are provided for. The addition is beautifully platted with a forethought of the needs and enjoyment of the coming inhabitants. The colored people are especially solicited to become property owners. The lots are selling at present at low prices. They are expected to greatly increase in the very near future. Guthrie is a substantial, thriving town of thirty thousand inhabitants, where are the homes of many very well to do white and colored citizens. Mr. George L. Knox, of The Freeman, will be pleased to communicate with anyone thinking of making a change of location. Address Freeman office, Indianapolis, Ind. FIVE HUNDRED AGENTS WANTED. We want five hundred more agents to sell The Freeman, which circulates in every State and Territory, Africa, South America, Europe, England and Australia. The Freeman is the greatest Negro journal in the world. The columns are filled with the efforts of the race. In order to keep in touch THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER He advocated and secured the passage of the Depository Law. Under nine months of his administration, he has returned to the Treasury, for the benefit of the taxer $20,750 interest. He has put into operation a new system to facilitate the payment of taxes. He has inaugurated a tax payer can verify the accuracy of each receipt. Books open for inspection at any and all times. Democratic Nominee for Judge of Circuit Court. Election November 3, 1908. Vote For Frank C. Olive, Republican Nominee for Representative. Election November 3, 1908. Vote For JOHN F. ENGELKE, Republican Nominee for Representative. Election November 3, 1908. Vote For Dr. G. A. Petersdorf Republican Nominee For Coroner of Marion County. Election November 3, 1908. Democratic Nominee For Judge of Superior Court, Room 4. Election November 3, 1908. County Commissioner Third District. Election Nov. 3,'08 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. With the Negro, you must read The Freeman. It is read every week by not less than 85,000. I tstands for the best interests of the race. We desire agents to send in news and we invite correspondence from all over the country on topics of general race interest. Any person devoting their entire time to the work can earn from $10 to $20 per week. Persons desiring agency write for terms. COLORED YOUTH. COME SOUTH. Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, a school for Negro youths established and maintained by the State of Texas. E. L. Blackshear, A. M., Principal; C. W. Luckie, A.B., Treasurer. Located at Prairie View, Waller County, Texas. On main line Houston & Texas Central Railway. Educate your children in the South, the land of the black man's opportunity, offering superior inducements of labor, land, homes, mild climate, cheaper living and business enterprise. Full normal and industrial courses, agricultural building, well equipped shops, library and laboratories; new buildings, electric lights, water system, sanitary sewer system. Industrial courses in Wheelwrighting, Blacksmith, Carpentry, Steam Laundering, Practical Steam Engine, Dynamo and Boiler Work, Horseshoeing, Mechanical Drawing, Cabinet-making, Steel and Wood Lathe and Turn Work, Talloring, Shoemaking, Poultry Farming, Truck Farming, Broom and Mattress Making, Dairying, Stock Feeding and General Agriculture. Normal Courses, History, Economics, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Physics, Chemistry, Natural History and Scientific Agriculture. Prepares for teaching, for the trades or for business. Courses in music and accounting. Faculty of twenty-five trained, experienced instructors, graduates of leading colleges. Surroundings healthful and beautiful; expenses reasonable. Thirtieth annual session opens September 9, 1908. For catalogues and application blanks address W. O. ROLLINS, Secretary. LINCOLN HAIR POMADE MAKES KINNY HAIR SOFT REMOVES KEEPES HAIR FROM GIGGUR OFF LINCOLN HAIR POMADE WHICH WAY WOULD YOU BATTER HERE YOUR HAIR-SOFT AND LONG SO THAT YOU CAN PUT IT UP IN THE LAST STYLE OF SHORT AND KINNY? A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. To straighten out that kinky, curly hair, putting it in the most perfect condition to be combed into any shape, just try a bottle of LINCOLN HAIR POMADE. There is no other preparation on earth to equal LINCOLN HAIR POMADE in producing soft, beautiful hair. Lincoln Hair Pomade is a natural hair cleanser—a natural promoter of growth and naturally reduces the hair to a straight and combable condition; but also supplies the hair with a silky sheen and gloss. No matter how rough or heavy your hair is now, no matter how hard or curly it may be, the use of Lincoln Hair Pomade will give you hair that can well be the envy of others. Lincoln Hair Pomade is the only highly recommended preparation for this purpose on the market. It is Lincoln Hair Pomade you want, so refuse veak 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 particulars. If your dealer does not keep it, send 20 cents in silver or stamps from the Department D, Norfolk, Va., and we will send you a bottle by return mail. Boys and girls can earn more than what it requires to keep them in school books and clothes by selling The Freeman every Saturday. For obison, for County Treasurer As his fitness will warrant your support. He is a reasonable and capable man, and the people will have a square deal with him. 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. Chas. F. Maas For Representative, who stands for equal privileges to all and no discriminating legislation. A Square Deal to All Jacob Woessner, 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. 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. Vote For ADOLPH SEIDENSTICKER Democratic Nominee for the Legislature. Election November 3d. Vote For Arle N. Ack Nominee for Probation November 3, 19 Vote For RGE Commissioner State on Prohibition T grafters in court house be done only by putting Von B People's Popular Candidate 2nd the merits of an h in Marion County Best administra tion for your 1st R. H Candidate for for Marion L. Jeffe Nominee for Town tion November 3, 19 Vote For B. Barth of Superior Court, ro room 3. Record app Hon. Merle N. A. Walker, Republican Nominee for Probate Judge. Election November 3, 1908. 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. The People's Popular Candidate for Commissioner 2d District. Your vote solicited on the merits of an honest business career in Marion County. I submit my past administration in office as recommendation for your future support. Prosecutor Marion County. "WHO IS MIKE?" Mike L. Jefferson, Republican Nominee for Township Assessor Election November 3, 1908. 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 kB. K Democratic Nom e of Proba FrankB.Ross, Democratic Nominee For Judge of Probate Court. Hon. Lawson M. Harvey, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Judge Superior Court Room 4. Election Nov. 3d. "| SPOR TING GOSSIP of the WEEK . eS MENT. | build he looks like the strong man at the|can be no question that he ca come SPORTING COM dime museum, who lfts's hotse or a piste | Stores etter ne teas - visbiae aS Rae ale forna on wiloh m. ‘dosent sporiorona® ea foe erent, Of e008: thw dally papers that Joe Gans Yssan married. | Tle me they ars mas ost) hold master started on sarin a Swith a “young school san “ime. town, Baltimore, and facie’ ony took Place at his ‘hotel October a. sau ("yo trae, we wish to extend Sop fo!) Gogratulations and ask Joe oo Waging from such a step ike ee Gln at feel gure that it ip 008 10 Site move the ex-champlon te mye ever made. ae { it what a fine bool o yes ol clacher—and your wife, eouk ake. any business man, wee «bbe interesting. to cus: se i © aos ‘how to, Make ‘you mers uieman—using high-strung te Sinners before thelr alstine ingae ear from the. slang- ps ae iugiel US he vietories of the ring the Met Sy sien all is the battle and vie~ geste Ui Davis and then eomes rou" he simple fe. What great te home 10". should now find sitting by fe With @ dear one beside him to te peo Wiiries he has won over many ee Ito. say: “E was once gore 0 2 vortd, but now Tam Te- ease ne man. with a world-wide oe jive though the balance of ne sake, the simple life with ee {cmy command.” Few of sie ever do ay Wall ‘rhe football season I8 now on and it Fee (any Gays Defore some great wil not Ws "aye, ‘Loulsville has a Siaid com tale year, $0 ‘say mang, site cusior is ont that she will surely 2. icuteans this season ecaise Bor Wc. addition of Some of Rich- ou es) sian plavers, “But the Indi- fomgiia club bas, 80 Coach Wilson states, aisivst team this year she has ever had, Er liga being made up of skilled play- eee te Various schools in Indiana, Fajistand cat Cineinnati and Chicago Lumiutisthenede thelr teams. wonder iy Ger sist’ season, Cineinnatt most fb civ" oe she is over envious to de- ee iisnnpolls this Year. Tt seems that eee ot all trouble the team men- fe eT Ail, lave upon. their hands willbe fee dijnoad and. Wilberforee, as grid- Be TS dese two” teams’ ape ‘very ae \iiover will be the outcome. 1 wee dat Indianapolis will give them SMF gan. There will be much more fee Ske In football this” season ate ue eople, just aw there was more mee ata. iy baseball during. the past fen tian ever before Did you notice in the season just past puriiln sere not so many rowdy. base- Ey flaitre mone colored traveling: clubs 5 sins ‘previous. The reason ‘ iT hellevey that the ‘Negro far is leaming that it does not pay. falow toll playing gets you. nothing. Gant work, with plenty of ginger and Pei! win' out” everytime. Being ; { Set kine ‘no matter how une Sail your Side seems to be playing cil sult wil sain more—perbaps a. vie~ Me ity yellow T mean rough work and Ginjtny language that ts often heard Weihe bait field. The. idea” of” a. ball fhuit suaping on, an opposing player or Uh hin intentionally, trying to Injure fe indus unit and. insulting lan- baie! Thesr same rowdles are always rs ud disorganizers, Now what the {henge manuuee shoutd do with such men to iol ht of them and’ throw. every Sine In their way possible, Teanty nue sure that Burns and Sohnson aut lly matehed to Sight anyways soon fot ail? Te svems that the sporting club foil the affair in charge veally means Ball of the hatte, but the publie feels fal shaky bout Bums. ‘That Burns lad Sine to elange his mind daily—that ts, Smits the feeling comes over him tit Jolnson would be dead. easy, then sain wiirn_bohnson disposes of some Dig Spe aith all manner of ease In a few Sot moment Why" Burns runs off to nivtier part of the world where Fitzpat- Hs cult not send ‘a challenge. to save Hevige ihtt' what about Langford ‘and iit Whs" the fans are not caring fie sich a match Just now. What. they vi fe Julyiwon and Burns or Burns and Jen, "Sport writers think. the mateh oq now and if it Is, Promoters had ec coin Burns down 80 he won't Yun Mae atten tine Reh Onn Tae SMITH CHALLENGES DONOVAN. coun Og Oct, 89m, O'Rourke Tisctt ae manager of Ea Smithy the 1 wittn, “ins ieaued a challenge asst ‘with either -Afike ‘Donovan cick Morano fndlanapolls, for a side WILBERFORCE TO PLAY HERE. It most fikely that the famous Wil- serrowe! Ghiversity. foothall, team. wil) Al magenent here "Thanksgiving aay till om of the local squads. of the. city. My ootiall’ tans are cantons. to. see ‘in setian, aw Tt te sald t0 Be One te beet tn the county HERCULEANS HAVE MANY GAMES. Tie Indianapolis Hereuteans football dont hive a number, OF strong games. 0 ist Sosa amd Wil have todo some Soe po viug to maintain thet ehame Hinshit! ver Indiana, Ohio and. tilinols. Toonuthenved thelr line-up. won: feos ooco'hist asm and by that Ehey WANTED TO QUIT; CAME BACK AND WON SCRAP LENonsicn, pa Oat, m-Atter chan bg 1 Snout tuiiting inthe. thira Moves Harriss the New: York eol- wer woxens “caine sbaeke nthe. fourth Vijuded ‘Tony Ress, of News dad lwating. in the remainder of Ol ity “Hall Inst night, bout the face and. showing iy at every eee JOE GANS MARRIES AGAIN. MUTIMORE. Md. Oct. 4.—Joe Gans, % iehewelght pugilist, was suturday night to Miss Mar- ry "Sonn" school teacher. ol pines at Gans Gold- tr Mondreds of the best + ot this. and other. elles Cons ave hig age as 34 and ‘“ivoreed, while the age of Nis i vias 2S. This is Gans TAYLOR AS SPORTING “WRITER. Slered Athlete to Edit New National Negro Newspaper. y EuaEaTAR. of oLPUTA Pa—sobn B. Taylor, ‘ 4) lor) Pennavivanta | Nests ‘who holds. the Intercolleg- = 1s heen engaged as sporting “ “national Negro newspaper out for male is bla. for £A¥0r : nea" The eolored athlete h perience in newspaper. Wor ese career, and In, addition <a world-wide sporting ¢- = vi a knowledge of track ath- Ct iar with other sports, -Tay- he teqin dune as a. veterinary = Socs not ‘take his State board < until December, 8LACKBURN TAKES BIG CHANCE. Pt {8 PRREMAN, 2 LPHTA Pas-Few persons re- * Nanee Jack Blackburn, the ms ed boxer, is taking when he ; welzht inthe ring.” When sin "inci OBrien He pulled : TiS" pounds, and tt 18 fair win A he ik always around that = © is asked to fight @ man v heavier than himself, ¢ Sutpeinted John. Wille, a Coe) cavywelght at the National A. ‘ might, "Sept. 26, and. there i it the crowd berated Black- = se he ‘exereised "Httle eaution Ws) Hout Wille must have welghed a Sy, Bounds, which gave him ap ‘ota of More than thirty. wll is a chunky thiekesieutled: Aten, ame like Harveyised steele In THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. build he looks like the strong man at the dime museum, who lifts a horse or a plat- form, on’ which ‘@ dozen spectators” are standing. ‘eeat, meeting a man of Wille's bulld and ‘strength there is always a chance that Blackburn himself might end his ring ¢areer. | ‘The Negro, although a. terrific hitter, has very ‘thin wrists, and ‘he. is Mable’ to break’ his hand when he lands hard on such a blg-boned and’ thick-mus- cled opponent like. Wille. yille, in addition, is a dangerous. two- hand puncker, and,’ with the thought’ in mind that he might’ cripple himself” by landing a stiff wallop, the frail Blackburn should receive every credit for outpointing such a tough rival in the six rounds ‘they fought. J.ook the list over and pick the man of Blackburn's weight who ‘would’ take on Wille. Whenever two men of any consequence gra ready to grip mitts in the ring, there {s always half a dozen or more of chal- lengers, who step inside the hempen ‘bar- rer and signify their desire to. meet the winner, In the fights that Blackburn en- Sages in there is a noticeable scarcity. of Willing Barkises. “ Berore the bout last Saturday the ring was as clear as the Phillies’ stands on an oft day. ‘The only man who challenged to meet the Winner was Dave Holly. iis color Is jack. Unit Russell and Harry Lewis, two pop- ular Philadelphia fighters ate’ going to sharo in a little shower of gold in Pitts- burg next ‘Thursday night. "the metropo- lis of the western section ‘of this State is observing centennial week and. the police bars have been lower to let these formid- able glovemen settle the question of SU- premadcy. PAPKE CAN’T HIT HARD. is NEW YORK, Oct. 9.—Stanley Ketchel ‘is back in Frisco, declaring that careless- negs lost him the title. Keteheli sald sect Was strutting around Papke in. the last go, and the first thing T knew he hit/me"a right-hander between the eyes that put me out of the going for good. One éve closed up tight then and there and 1 was dazed “all ‘through. “In, Milwaukee he did nothing but jab ‘me with his left and try to cross with the right, but he wasn't within a. block of ‘my Jaw at any time. Punch? Why, say, after I was down five times in the firs ound, it took him eleven rounds more to finish’ me, and, at that, they threw up ‘the sponge. |, ile can't punch a bit. Of course, the first one was like taking a swing at a punching bag, and 1 fell like a log “The other knockdowns were easy ‘enough, as T was reeling most of the time and’ am not really back yet. “Til win sure the next tlme wet meet, and TN have my eyes open for stray HERFORD MAY CONTROL GANS. Veteran Reported Likely to Take Up with Former Manager. Special, to ‘Tum PuREMAN, BALTIMORE, -Md—Al Herford may ones more assuine control of Joe Gans In the capacity, of manager. “Aithough Gans quit Hertford nearly three years” ago at the same time claiming that his manager was responsible for many of the reversals of form he had shown in the ring, itis now reported here that the pair may get together again, ‘Tn spite of thelr separation, the two ‘have been on friendly terms, and Herford — . oer ae a: oe (e — op a Se : he > <m « Liq -— © a Loy 4 ey Fw ££ ff Fe ye has | oe - es SAM LANFORD. Whom crits say isthe greatest tighter of the age has never denied the report that he holds| sumption of that u: Usfeues nrtanage on Cans’ hotel Teds pe A Sad that flerford ‘has an. equity of at] OUsht, however, ze ae aoe i the eae seepion is| While yon wait. The aed ai aig’ afew thovsands more | not succee Gaited et elatoment, thee he intended | To qeerorities. ceny to go back to the ring and meet all avail- 5 peabies cf, th able lightweights, came from Joe himself, | Would have in mind Soe er aeye eecnias wil! handle his| ads, of which there ras topes tere Dera more or less delecta About ag clever and entertaining young | | But the world doe men wee pay ree vagiteg She ue much about salads; Bee sce etin ie Woe wie | et com Comat ginia troops during the maneuvers at Ft. t be seen ho Benjamin Seo ane here Me cs be transmuted of t Benjamin Tierriegt,, Yunctions “gives ta Yet the genius that fended, many sre" sckinan weak ‘econ Heutenant in the Spanish-American war, makes a smelling while Mr. Jona ae elanan. asl pot out of the noma ree Of Charleston, W.Va. where | ocean AP eee ae Ck ce eras ipuaieniea teva| Come aren nad dou Both nor idltary "bearings ae well'ag | We despair. Let hin fn established reputation throughout West | he has the formula Urehtte and wie here were elven much eescnes Uthtion, becuse of that act. SCH RARE Fae GANS MUST FIGHT TO GET THE/ he ae NEEDED COIN. _ “The report that BALTIMORE, Md.—Joe Gans is back in his own town once more, but his ar- rival was very different from the triumph- Ant entry he made a brief two years ago, When he returned after getting the ver- dict over Nelson at Goldfield. Only one or two personal friends met him at_ the Gepot, in place of the throng which greet- ed him every time he returned to his home city In his championship career. ‘Foe’s announcement that he will return to the ring, It is now learned, has largely ben prompted by necessity. Tn spite, of the fact that his hotel, a rather, small Structure valued at $30,000, is still held in his name, it Is said that’ incumbrances Sf about $23,000 are upon it, This gives film @ clear title to only a comparatively small part of the equity. Gans still has a profitable career be- fore him, however. Six-round bouts with Gross, Murphy and other leading lights of the astern ring will bring the veteran a the Rastum for every battle. And there can be no question that he can take the average lightweight of today and make @ monkey of him when It comes to spar ting. Where his adherents still worry, however, is over the lack of strength he slowed in his final battle with Nelson. The can ‘show the ashes of speed he aid in some rounds of his last bout with Nelson, he ‘still, holds. the Eastern delegation of lightweights safe. But if he cannot maintain this pace, he will be sad- ly. put to it to. stand off’ vigorous young men like Dick Hyland, for whom a mat is now pending with the former champion. FOUNTAIN FOR DIXON. Erected with Funds Collected by Mc- Govern and Corbett. NEW YORK.—After several delays the monument for George Dixon, the late Ne- gro boxer and one-time champion feather- ‘weight of the world, has been erected and now stands in the’ corner of Thompson and Broome streets. Tt was first suggested by the committee to erect a tombstone over his grave, but later a watering place was decided on, and after much delay the permit was finally granted by the city and the job has been completed. Joe Humphreys, the local announcer ; ‘Terry McGovern and Young Corbett were the “principal factors in collecting the bulk of the money donated to the me- morial fund. When ‘Terry and. Corbett were on the road during their little skit under the management of Humphreys they canvassed all the cities In which they played, and the result was, that after thirteen weeks on the road a’ tidy ttle sum was brought back for the fund. At the time all ‘the boxing clubs were running in full blast in New York and collections were taken at each club and over $500 was donated in this manner. ‘The fountain recently finished is one of the ‘most beautiful of its kind In. New York, one side facing the street for horses and the other facing the sidewalk with a fountain for public use. ‘On ‘the inside wall, surrounded by a wreath, are the words: “In memory. of George’ Dixon. Brected by" his friends, 1908.” TURN IT INTO COAL. Some one has suggested that there is a possibility of eking out the world’s food supply when the earth's space for vegetable productivity has been encroached on by the population by a process of dehydration of the seaweed that makes up the great floating island of vegetation known as the Sarogasso Sea, and by which it will be converted into a field of nutrition fit for man to “browse” on. The theory is one of the latter day dreams when the mind of man runs riot because it has no more worlds to conquer. If they could dis- cover some process of burying this grass world under tons of earth, and in the meanwhile subjecting it to great heat, after the theory of our coal and other minerals, we ought to get a good lot of coal. Of course, it would take a good, long period for this formation, but we could wait, since there is no outery concerning the con- sumption of that useful article. We ought, however, get peat practically while yon wait. The genius to be may not succeed in converting gross weeds to the edibles of the table unless he would have in mind purely greens, sal ads, of which there are various kinds, more or less delectable. But the world does not care any toc much about salads; it wants potatoes, beans, corn, tomatoes and so forth It cannot be seen how this “gold” may be transmuted of those base weeds Yet the genius that does the business makes a smelling pot or a smelting pot out of the nomad of the sea—the ocean Arab has done something. But we despair. Let him turn it into coal; he has the formula at least. SOME RACE FEELING IN IOWA “The report that the color line has been drawn at Highland Park College has been confirmed. President 0. H. Langwell, who dismissed every Negra student. several days ago, admits that the institution will receive no more Negro students. “The flimsy excuse for refusing Ne- gro applicants admission is that there is considerable race prejudice in this city just now on account of the recent alleged attacks of Negroes on white women.” The above from a Des Moines paper bespeaks a condition that looks a lit. tle too general for the good of the race. Towa is a Northern State, one that has been mentioned for its fair. ness to the colored people. The col- ored people of that State have had nothing but praise for the liberality ‘of sentiment entertained by the peo ple generally. The change is surpris. ing. eThe president of the college, more ‘than likely, carried out the policy of ‘those placing him in charge, and which policy, one may think, is sim- ply the result of racial conditions mak- ing for a changed sentiment. It is a poor excuse to insist that white wom. en are being attacked by Negroes. Such cases are rare indeed—so rare that a charge of the kind is serious in the sense of abuse of a people that have enough to stand from within and from without. The fact of the matter is that race prejudice is growing, and not altogether attributable to one race. The Negroes are becoming a little lax in their general manners—that is, the young Negroes—and the white people have never loved them, but have shown kindness and consideration which at times have been remarkable, in view of the very little heartfelt love for them. This seems to be giving away. It is deplorable that this kindness and consideration is being displaced, for, such as it is and was, it answered very well for a higher regard. AGENTS WANTED. We want agents in every city and town throughout the country. We have already several hundred, and we wish to increase the number. Any boy, girl, man or woman wishing to make good and quick money can do so by taking an agency for The Free- man. By taking part of our time you can make $5 and $6 per week, and from $12 to $20 per week for whole time. Any one desiring to take up the work, write for particulars, The Freeman, 225 Indiana avenue, Indi- anapolis, Ind. Information will be gladly given. bee alba ae hens ee forme Sie vee ate er a Soro rei gubecrita ter whe renes SP aanoe eae ————— J. W. NAPIER, Prop. ‘ltsil Hon oe orien san Daserus ak ence Stee sep eeee coeiaeeeras an 822 W. North St., - Indianapolis. eee Klee & Coleman, Mineral Waters, Ginger Ale and Seltzer Water. Portable Fountains Charged on Short Notice, M. R. 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Writ erly fr 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. Edw. Pickens, Prop. Richard Wright, Mgr. Your Patronage is Respectfully Solicited. Give us a call. THE PICKWILL BUFFET, 6 * 736-738 Indiana Avenue. “i wy Fine Liquors & Cigars, Billiards & Pool. oy ‘Restaurant in connection. Meals at all hours, as f ia sf Edw. Pickens, Prop. Richard Wright, Mgr. ¥ 4 Your Patronage is Respectfully Solicited. Give us a call. es John E. & Frank Walter, PROPRIETORS OF Clay St. Brewery, | ICE FOR SALE All Orders Promptly Attended To, ‘Telephone 209. sto-ora-ats Clay St., - Louisville, Ky. AGENTS WANTED For Johnson's History of the Negro Race, and Light Ahead for the Negro. No better books for stimulating Race Pride and Progress can be in your library. Entertaining to the old and stimulating to the young. Price 75c per copy for each. Large commis- sion to agents. Address E. A. JOHNSON, 335 Broadway, - New York City. One Agent writes: “They sell faster than any books I have ever handled before. —_ = = Family Washing Rough Dry by the Pound. GEM LAUNDRY. PHONE 1671. TUBOR WHISKEY! a AT GREATHOUSE’S. Finest Bouquet. Finest Flavor. ES Add Equal to Equal and the Total will be Equal. ‘The Wostorn Beanty, Supreme Grand Talon Locke Lodge No.1, located inthe city of Hen. dorson’ Hye opganized by Joseph Hatchott Jano 28, 1880, incorporated tunder the general matntes of Reniacky Mag #0 and: cortied in tho Henderaon Connty Court chen day of Mag. {sk George W. Smiih, Clon, by 1 H. Beverley, Deputy Clarks cvpyriehted by Joangh Hatch: ett, entered according to act of Congress July 2. 1906, in ‘the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C., for the purpose of uniting the Negroes of America in union and loveasa hon "Forth puzpoag he omer of Western Wenstin with ts great membership, do thinday seen porte hurfug Nogtoce of America who for various Teasous are Hot united as w Tace Boson lowe your powbles Are you proui of your blog in the world amiag mon? ff-yon ato, Re gebustis and get together in the grand order of Western Beantios and bo among thoes who see oar ia Feignds, eho laugh when you lsugn and. weep when ‘you weep: who aro always Ready andwiling toortend the hand of fellowship: who. will aid and aust and counee aad see ane hy docis rather than by words, the true bond of Face union and love that binds un as ile Fe nhdor of Western Beautioa, faze and name, is not fn its zenith torday, bat will ome ibe nour future. Organizers wanted in each state’ and territory. For inforination address JOSEPH HATCHETT, S. G. C., Headquarters of the Western Beauty Supreme Grand Union Lock Lodge No. 1, J 443 South Alves Street, - - Henderson, Kentucky. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. Regular services at Allen Chapel tomorrow morning and evening. Richard Long, of West Tenth street is improving from a recent illness. The Progressive Club announces their country party, Friday evening. Oct. 23. W. H. Carter has gone to Portland, Ind., where he has accepted a position. Elwood C. Knox, manager of The Freeman was in Cincinnati Monday on business. J. P. Leverett, headwaiter at the Elks Club, at Peru, was in the city Thursday. Miss Brenta Webber left Thursday of last week for an indefinite stay at New York City. Mesdames Cordelia Red and Gertrude Strum, of Terre Haute spent Monday and Tuesday, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sallie Adams in Douglass street. Randolph Armstrong and Joseph Matthews of Columbus, O.. were the guests of A. L, Burley this week. Major F. A. Dennison, of Chicago, a lawyer of prominence will address a colored Republican meeting here next Monday night. Alexander Harrison, 431 Arch street is agent for Madame Parrish's preparations and hair goods and always has a large supply on hand. Quarterly meeting will be held Sunday at Jones Tabernacle. Rev. Chambers will preach in the morning. Rev. Sampson in the afternoon and Rev. Callis, the pastor, at night. The Deutsch Tailoring Company To the many friends and patrons of Henry Deutsch, we beg leave to announce that he has again embarked in the tailoring business, temporarily located at 205 Indiana avenue, the Shiel Block, under the same name as of old, Deutsch Tailoring Company. With him are Mr. Louis Cnhen and Mr. Simon Gilmer of New York experienced cutters and designers, graduates of the American Cutting School. and Mr. Louis Cohen has a special knack which in the opinion of many makes him one of the best cutters to be found in the United Stats today. Mr. Deutsch will be pleased to see all old customers at 205 Indiana avenue, two doors from Illinois street. Free to Barbers. Krant and Dohnal, Chicago's oldest supply house, 169 So. Clark street have issued their fall catalogue and reference book. This book contains 256 pages and is very interesting, not only because it shows a complete line of supplies at the lowest prices but it also contains more than 50 pages of sporting political and shop talks. A copy will be sent to any barber upon request. Business Locals Woodbine Perfume, Oh! howfragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. 'Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by 'phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges, Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178: Old, Main 4032. INDEPENDENT COLORED VOTERS. They Meet at 327 Indiana Avenue and Form a Club. The Independent Colored Voters' Club of Marion County was organized Tuesday night at 327 Indiana avenue and perman- FALL SUITS. WAISTS. MILLINERY. STYLES. Popular prices. No Charge for Alterations KISER'S, Washington and Delaware Streets. nent officers were elected. Jno. F. Young called the meeting to order and William Miller acted as temporary chairman. Miller made a port speech and was, later, George G. Johns, F. Young, George Golns, John Evans, W. R. McAllister, George Rankin and F. D. Patridge. The following are the officers elective: John F. Young, Alister, vice president; John F. Young, secretary, and George G. Simmons, assistant secretary. An executive committee was chosen consisting of the following: W. H. Merritt, first ward; William Wam-Alister, George Golns, fourth ward; David Baker, fifth ward, and E. C. Collins, sixth ward. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Any man who is contemplating joining any of the night school classes should do so at once as the classes started on last Friday. The first class for the six-month course is $2.00. Call at the office and talk the matter over with the general secretary. The next day, a班, which meets on Tuesday evenings and is open to all men, is proving itself to be a very strong factor in the association activities. In the association activities, which meets on Sunday mornings, continue to draw large crowds—you are invited to attend. The gymnasium classes of Monday and Friday evenings are creating a great deal of interest, and is much appreciated by the men. Every Sunday an informal meeting is held in the rooms at 3 o'clock, all men are invited to attend, and is own subject and the men will discuss it. The first monster meeting will be held on the second Sunday in November, at 10 a.m. with Dr. Joshua Stansfield as the speaker. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Billie George is home from the great B. M. C. meeting, which was held in Atlantic City.....Mr. Yarbass visited the Almo City and fair. The building far above the average in the various colored communities.....Here the attendance in the school schools is increasing daily. Winter was put in its appearance Mrs. Hearn resident, 670 Cochron street, Wednesday evening, at 6:30; after a serious illness of six months' duration. She was 63 years of age, being one of the pioneer citizens and of the school. She was well and favorably known to many as a great church worker. She is survived by four sons, Wm. P. G. Williams and J. G. Griffin, Dallas, Texas, and other relatives. Her funeral services were held at Esing chapel, C. M. E. Church, Rev. G. I. Jackson, M. E. Poyne, officiated the memorial made at the school. Mrs. William and J. G. Griffin Willis and P. G. Garrison wish to thank the many friends in and out of the city for tending us in our sorrow, also for the many beautiful floral offerings.....Mrs. Pat Bartlett is home from a visit in North Texas.....M. M. F. Neurman is now visiting Austin, Texas.....Presiding Elder Payne is making his final rounds in his district before the coming of conference.....Mrs. C. Brown is at home from the East.....Don't forget the K. of P. Ball during the fair. CORAOPOLIS. PA. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. R. L. Swan preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning, Oct. 4, at the A. M. E. Zion Church.....Rev. R. L. Swan preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning, Oct. 4, at the A. M. E. Zion Church.....Rev. R. L. Swan preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning, Oct. 4, at the A. M. E. Zion Church.....Rev. A. H. Tibbs preached to a large congregation Sunday evening, Oct. 3.... The Willing Workers of Coraopolis are very successful under the management of M. H. Brown, of Watt street, spent Sunday very pleasantly with her aunt in the country.....Mrs. Harvey Boyer is con- manded to work on the M. H. Brown has moved on Pennsylvania avenue, where she is comfortably located.....Mrs. Mary Robinson and brother, after a brief illness is out.....Charlie Jenkins, of First Church, has been married to a father, who is very ill.....Mrs. John Brown has gone to West Virginia immediately to attend the funeral of her mother.....a young men of Coraopolis have been married to their hunting like to hear from any good team; Manager, James Webster.....J. Flood, Jos. Ferrell, James Webster, George Beattie and B. Owens have returned to their hunting from conference, to the delight of Coraopolis.....Subscribe for the Freeman and keep up with the news. For sale at Mrs. Brown, V. V. Stout, Thomas Parks, of Main street, is royally entertaining her aunt of Springfield, O. NAVASOTA, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Liggins, wife of Tom Liggins, died at Marlin last week.... On account of lateness the death of Miss Birdie Williams, this paper last Saturday, but, however, family has our heartfelt sympathy.... The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Blackshear occurred at Houston, Sept. 30. It will be remembered that Mrs. Blackshear was married to Mr. Blackshear and sent the Mutual Benefit here some time ago.... Mrs. Rosa McKinney returned from Calvert after several weeks' visit.... Misses Clara Robinson and Eileen Hunter will for Huntsville last week where they will meet at the funeral of Mrs. Lilla Reece attended the funeral of Mrs. Blackshear at Houston last week.... Out of respect to the death of Miss Birdie Williams the social was postponed until Tuesday night at the hall.... Mr. Peece attended after a spell of illness.... Mose Peece was at Roan's Prairie last Sunday. FLINT, MICH. The lecture given at the A. M. E. Church last Tuesday evening by Prof. A. Cocksfield on "Ancient Egypt" was very interesting. Ms. Cocksfield and Mrs. Martha Bailey and Mrs. Louis Dunbar attended the opening ball of the season at Lansing last Wednesday evening. Ms. Cocksfield entertained Mrs. Lunney entertained her Sunday school class of twelve girls at her home last Friday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock, the time was spent in games and music, the students were in the audience and the pleasant time they were having, refreshments were served in the dining room, and the only regret was that A. M. E. Church had allowed Cadilac, spent a few days in Flint, the guest of Miss Martha Bailey....S. K.elley, who has been very sick with fever, is appointed Miss M. Bailey has accepted the position of organist of the A. M. E. Church. PIQUA, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Park Avenue Baptist Church has been reftited on the interior...The Rev. E. W. H. The Rev. Cyrene A. M. E. Church...The Colored Republican Glee Club is meeting with quite an audience; they will sing rededication Vies preset in the will be here. Musical director, Arthur Smith; general manager, Geo. F. Moss; secretary, Galloway, treasurer, Geo. K. H. The clerk, Mr. S. S. violoes, much credit is due to their ability...Contractor J. H. Anderson has been successful, he has three large buildings, put up yet this fall, valued at $250,000. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. J. W. Kirk attended the A. M. E. Conference, at Bloomington, Ill., last week...Mrs. Fanny Tate left recently to attend A. M. E. Conference, and visit Dr. Henderson left recently for Bloomington, Ill., to attend the A. M. E. Conference...Mrs. Anna Robinson Hatcher left recently for Spokane, Wash., after a pleasant visit with her mother and friends. Born Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Born of Spokane, Ill., two young boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Claude Banks, in Anna street, a 1 pound girl...Mrs. Carter and family, of Pittsfield, Ill., has moved to this city...Mrs. Rush Novel and daughter, Zeda, has returned home from New York. Dr. Mrs. Alma Hobbs of Louisiana, Mo. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 14 years' experience in this city. Room 107 New Odd Fellows Bld. CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) has cured them; will cure you. Address R.P. Bliodan, druggest. Indianapolis, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS For Rent—Furnished rooms. 524 N. West St. Wanted—Colored agents. Good pay. Chowning Card C.O. Indianapolis, Ind. Wanted To correspond with gentleman. Address Miss E. H., box 136, Bisbee, Ariz. Bennett Bros.: Transfer, Coal, Kindling, Flour, and Feed. 417 Indiana Avenue, New Phone 2977. Hair Vim makes the Hair Grow. Reliable agents wanted. No money required. Liberal commission. Write today. Columbia Chemical Co., Newport News, Va. Would like to receive information of J. W. Leverett, last heard of was living 3212 Race street, Philadelphia. Address, J. P. Leveritt, Elks Club, Peru, Ind. Agents Wanted—For Taylor's Cylinder Comb, the best hair straightener. Every family will buy one. Write Newton Novelty Mfg. Co., 310 Main street, Cincinnati. Wanted—To correspond with a settled lady, not over 38 years, with a little money, about marriage. Good business chance. No children. Address S. F., care the Freeman. This paper free for three months. Snowflake Cream is best for the complexion. Pleasing effect instantly seen. Large jar 25c postpaid. Agents wanted. Burton Co., St. Joseph, Mich. Wanted—Bookkeeper of experience, accuracy, etc., can secure satisfaction position if application with recommendation is filed at once. For further particulars address Booker T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: In the State of Indiana, Marion County, in the State of Indiana, Susie Thompson vs. James D. Thompson. No. 17223. Correspondent. Divorce. Be it known, that on the 7th day of October, 1908, the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion State, the Scaled Plaintiff, and the plaintiff against the above named defendant, James D. Thompson, and the said plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, James Thompson, a resident of Indiana State, and said cause is for divorce, and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff having an endorsement on said complaint required by the filing of the Court, and answer or demur thereto on the 10th day of December, 1908. Now Therefore, by order of said Court, the Scaled Plaintiff above named is hereby notified the filings of the complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 10th day of December, 1908, the same being the Court, to be begun and held at the Court House in the City of Indianapolis, on the first Monday in December, 1908, said complaint and the matters and things therein, be heard and determined in his absence. J. H. LOTT. Clerk. Attorney for Plaintiff. Oct. 10-3t. IN THE LEAD. Private Dining Room in Connection. C. Raines. 416 Indiana Ave. is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Bedding, on S. Mauralster street....Miss Fanny on S. Mauralster, who has seen getting her money nicely....Mrs. Charley Sharp, who has been quite ill, is some better....See Nellie Early for the Freeman....Mrs. Daniel Tinsley left recently in Birmingham. She uttered the federation. She took many beautiful affony center pieces with her to be on exhibition, all the fancy center pieces were hand work....Mrs. Alice Early was on the sick list last week....Miss Nellie Early has a sore eye, which gives her much pain....Rev. Mason preached an able sermon at the Mt. Baptist Church, Oct. 4. The service was largely attended....Misses Anna and Minnie Early, Center and Jessie Early spent Sunday, Oct. 4 with Miss Hazel Belle, on N. Diamond street. GREENVILLE. TEX. Special to The Freeman. Rev. J. G. Simpson preached at New Hope Baptist Church Sunday.…C. C. Lawson has gone to Oklahoma where he met a woman who much improved from a slight stroke of paralysis.…Mr. R. Dorsey, formerly of this city, but now of Texakana, was in jail. She was able to be up again from an injured knee.…Mrs. Carrie Nash, sister of Mrs. J. A. Linley, departed this life Thursday. She is a Christian lady, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was a noble woman, kind hearted, pleasant, and was a good friend. All who knew her. She leaves two children, and her only sister, Mrs. J. A. Tinley. LOGANSPORT, IND. Quite a few families have moved into our city recently...Mrs. John Ball has gone to Crawfordsville and Terre Haute to visit after spending two weeks in our city. Mrs. John Ball has Taylor...Henry Crowder has left our city and gone West for the winter...Miss Florenta Turner and Miss Amanda Stewart are expected home from St. Paul, MN. Mrs. John Ball has charge of the Ciccott Street Barber Shop...Mrs. Hiram Banks, of Denver, Colo., is in the city for a two months' stay with her parents and friends...Mrs. Lady Crawford has sister, Mrs. Ford. The following ladies entertained in honor of Mrs. John Ball, of Kenton, O.:Mrs. C. S. Jones, Mrs. John Papp, Maggie Brooks, Ora Carter, Arthur Taylor, Rew Kelly and wife who have our city this week to accept their new charge at Corriden, Ind...Mrs. Clem Hill, who has been very sick, is better...Mrs. Taylor, who is the first visit to Peru, where he was appointed pastor, and had a very pleasant day. KANSAS CITY, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Plantation Club met with Mrs. J. O. Marshal, 1523 E. Thirteenth street. Mrs. I. M. Johnson and Mrs. Roscoe Mrs. I. M. Johnson and Mrs. Roscoe guests of, Mrs. Stewart, 821 W. Eight street. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Scott entertained Mr. and Mrs. Biggers, Mr. and Mrs. Rollins and Lemuel Alexander last Mrs. Rollins and Lemuel at their home, Twentieth and Madison. THE GRAND LEADER LOOPHEIM & CO. 338-340 E. Wain St. Skirts for Women, of panama or chiffon panama, plaited styles, trimmed in one wide fold and three small tucks, colors brown, blue and black; regular $4.50 values, sale price.....$2.39 Cloaks for Women, of black thibet cloth, yoke lined, braid trimmed, full 50 inches long; regular $6.00 values, sale price.....$3.98 Gowns for Women, of flannelette, stripe effects, trimmed in plain outing, collar and cuffs to match; regular 79c values, sale price.....49c Underwear for Men, Yeager underwear, heavy fleece lined, all sizes, shirts and drawers; regular 50c values, sale price.....39c FREE ALTERATIONS On Suits and Skirts. Want to know how to become best informed with the leading topics of the day? Well, subscribe for The Freeman at $1.50 the year. Heyser Bros. & Co. All kinds of Fresh and Salt Fish, Oysters and Dressed Poultry, Eggs. Your trade is solicited. 506 INDIANA AVE. Market Stall 566. You Will Always Find the Newest and most Up to-date Goods REED'S We have the latest obtainable and at the lowest prices. Diamonds, Watches, Silver, Cut Glass and beautiful China. Let us repair your jewelry and watch. J. H. REED, 38 W. Wash. St. Fire, Accident and Health Insurance. See me for bargains if you are looking for a home or investment. Cash or easy payments. BOTH PHONES 1173. 536 Indiana Ave.. Indianapolis, Ind. Charles H. Cook, PANTATORIUM Ladies' and Gentlemen's Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed. 184 West New York Street. JEWELRY Coral, Amber, Cameo in Brooches, Finger and Shirt Waist Rings. Prices within your reach. 48 E. Washington Street. Couistock. The Parker House The Old Reliable. Thoroughly Renovated Newly furnished. Good sleep- ing rooms, bath, etc. FRANK C. DUERSON, PROP., 317-321 W. Michigan St. Old Phone, Main. 4105. WIGS $3.75 and up made on a net found- ation, guaranteed to stand combing; with a ventilated $3.75 and up made on a net foundation, guaranteed to stand combing, with a ventilated part in the center or on the side. These wigs can be had in three colors, brow, dark brown and jet black, straight, wavy or kinky hair 20 inches long. Switches, Pompadours, Puffs and Curls, each 25c and up. Agents wanted in every town. Write for terms. U. D. DAVIDSON CO. DOVE BRAND BEST IN THE WORLD This Brand of Goods Is handled in the most up-to-date Hotels, Buffets and Cafes IN AMERICA. THE JOHN C. ROTH P'K'G CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. TRADE MARK REG US PAI OFF GEORGE KEITH COMPANY WARM H In China VU B Gas Three Cents an H PRICE $3.25 Th G A Good Bas Means Solid The coming of cool weather is not and one of the chief of these is th get from the long winter evening. Make sure that the fire IS cheery a one unnecessary penny in being so ARM ROOM In Chilly Weather VULCA Blue Flame GasHeat three Cents an Hour for Heat PRICE 8.25 The Indiana Gas Compa Good Baseburn means Solid Comfo ing of cool weather is not without its comp of the chief of these is the real pleasure y the long winter evenings around the ch that the fire IS cheery and that it is NOT cessary penny in being so—in other words WARM ROOMS In Chilly Weather. VULCAN Blue Flame GasHeater Three Cents an Hour for Heat. PRICE $3.25 The Indianapolis Gas Company. A Good Baseburner Means Solid Comfort The coming of cool weather is not without its compensations, and one of the chief of these is the real pleasure you are to get from the long winter evenings around the cheery fire. Make sure that the fire IS cheery and that it is NOT wasting one unnecessary penny in being so—in other words, install a Radiant Home Baseburner and enjoy the cold weather. The Radiant Home is pre-eminently the leading heater to-day, as it has been for twenty years past. The heat can not go up the chimney and the gases can not go anywhere else. It uses less fuel than any other. $40.00 TO $56.00 Convenient Payments if Desired. Vonnegut Hardware Co. 120-124 E. Wash. St. Indianapolis GRANDOPEN ANDOPENINGTO GRANDOPENINGTODAY TASTE IN DRESS is to be commended. We have spent both time and highest effects in strictly Up-to-date Tailoring HAZEL, Ext ZEL, Extreme Fashion TAILOR is to be commended. We have spent both time and money in trying to produce the best and highest effects in strictly Up-to-date Tailoring. Come let us show you the result. 333-335 Indiana Avenue. NEW PHONE 4681. C., H. & D. R. R., Sunday, 06 ROUND TRIP. C., H. & D. R. R., Sunday, 06 ROUND TRIP. CONNERSVILLE ..... 75c RUSHVILLE ..... 50c Rushville and Connersville tickets good going and returning on all trains (regular or special) of Sunday for which book. ROUND TRIP. DECATUR ..... HUME BLOOMINGDALE Special train leaves 7 a.m. Furst 43£. Illinois Tail Tailors for You All Garment are Made in c At No previous time has tention been given to lored Garment this season. The most compre ever shown, awaits your inspecti Illinois Tailorin inois Tailoring Tailors for Young Men. ment are Made in our own Work No previous time has the same amo tention been given to Young Men fined Garments as they are n. The most comprehensive display wn, awaits your inspection. inois Tailoring Comp Illinois Tailoring Co. All Garment are Made in our own Work Room. At No previous time has the same amount of attention been given to Young Men's Tailored Garments as they are receiving this season. The most comprehensive display we have ever shown, awaits your inspection. 142 North Illinois Street. Near Ohio Street. --- WALK-OVER SHOES FallStyles Our Men's and Women's Shoes are all Union Made and Stamped. 28 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. ROOMS Chilly Weather. 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