The Freeman

VOTE FOR THE GOOD OF THE RACE. MAKE FRIENDS WITH INDIVIDUALS. PARTIES ARE NO LONGER INCLINED TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE NEGRO. WILL NOT SUPPORT TAFT BISHOP A. WALTERS GIVES REASONS FOR HIS STAND BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR IS CONSIDERED Injustice and Disgrace Should Be Resented by Every Negro or They are Unworthy of the Name of Freemen. As to the Brownville affair—if an injustice has been the Negro soldier primarily and the whole race secondary and the wrong has not been made right, then the Negroes who do not resent the injustice are devoid of real manhood and are unworthy of the manhood. There is not another nation under heaven that would be as indifferent to an outrage as is one. France was not permitted to disobey the Negroes had been done to Captain Dreyfus—have one hundred and sixty-seven wronged soldiers—there is no question as to the outrage. President has had all the purity of the government at his command to prove the guilt of one Negro out of one hundred and sixty-seven—and notwithstanding he has all the detective burens of the Judicial and Executive Departments of the government to aid him in his quest of criminal evidence, two years have intervened and not one Negro has been named as the victim of the shootin- When ten young white men were dismissed from West Point the matter was reconsidered by the President, who stated that he did not like to blast the future of ten such splendid young men. When I read it I said to myself, what about the future of one hundred and sixty-seven men who did not like to blast their future? I cannot understand why black men treat this terrible crime against the race as a little matter, unworthy of serious consideration. "Are we as a race, so lacking in the finer things of life, that we are outraged or insulted?" If we are incapable of recognizing injustice, Jehovah is not, and He will hold this nation to an accountability for this crime. If we have a spark of manhood and courage that he has this injustice at the polls next November. There is much being said about the plank in the Republican platform, which the Negro in the Negro—in contrast to what our opponents see in the Democratic platform on the Negro issue. If the Republican platform do not mean any more this year than that, it is because a device to deceive the Negroes and to secure their votes. It was present at the national convention, held in Chicago in 1984, and witnessed the demonstration that it meant what it said. It was not long, however, before the Negro repudiated the Negro plank and it has never been heard of since, until just before the close of Congress of this year, when it was made a rider of the Publicity bill. Such was the fat of the Negro plank of 1984. And who is there now that beet that the Negro plank of 1908 will meet a better fate? The Republican party has made a promise to a promise made its Negro voters. Will some of my critics point out one party made in that time to the Negro that it is right when he says: "Platformers are made to get into office on, but not to stand on afterwards." The Democratic party made no promises to the Negro in 1844 but made our own price for minister to Liberia and that retained our own Dancy, who, the way, advocated a division a division of the vote while serving under Mr. McCain as collector of the port at Winnfield, is the one that are not to be trusted at this time? But that time, in 1888, Bishop J. W. Hole was so friendly to the white people of the South that he said in an address that it would have been better for the black people of the South and nation if we have holders had been paid for their jobs. Price and Coler were in favor and advocated a division of the vote. Mr. Bryan is a man of the highest moral character, a believer in the Christ as a son of the world, Mr. Taft, a being a Immigrant of the world, Mr. Taft as the Redeemer of the world, with me, Mr. Bryan is the safer man with whom to rest my case. It is to good authority that Mr. Taft has an agreement with the Catholic Church to give it to him appointments in heretofore in case he elected to the presidency, in return for his support of his candidacy. This is to be taken up in account by the protestant, Mr. Bryan, who is the Baltimore then why is the Baltimore Sun, Democratic paper, and the News and Center of South Carolina, of the same faith, giving him so bitterly on that question, Mr. Bryan is the Negro question is the reason the Baltimore Sun refuses to further support him in his candidacy for the presidency. Mr. Bryan put several questions up to him, would he appoint Negroes to office? Would he restore the Negro solos to their places in the army? Upon Mr. Bryan's refusal to answer these questions the Sun bolted the ticket to my mind. Bryan is friendly to the Negro. Mr. Bryan has been making speeches in the South for twelve years and I have heard of his saying one word against the Negro. Bryan has spoken in this section of the country he has endorsed the disfranchisement laws of the South. But you say, what about Mr. Bryan's Cooper Union speech? Mr. Bryan did as most of us in a similar position would have done, he attempted to defend the section from where expected to get a sufficient number of votes to enable him to get the nomination; he knew that without the vote of the South he could not be nominated. Why is there being so much said about Mr. Bryan's endorsements, a Democrat is supposed to be in favor of the Democratic legislation; and so little said of Mr. Taft's endorsements of the same measurers, and too, when Mr. Taft's party is supposed to be against discriminatory legislation? Echo answers why Mr. Taft's statements in favor of the Southern amendments were far more radical than the statement made by Mr. Bryan. Mr. Bryan has not told me anything just as he stated, for I have not seen to any body at any time, and I said to any body at any time, that Mr. Bryan had made any promises to me. What Mr. Bryan said to the committee of colored men that called on him he never saw, that he had made any promises to Bryan is friendly to the Negroes and I have every reason to believe that if he is elected President that we will not suffer an indictment. The Democratic press of the South is falling in line with the suggestions of Col. Henry Watterson's "Open the Door" policy and many of the Southern papers have been calling on the ourselves with the democracy of the South. It has been said that Bishop Walters is the only Negro bishop who is against Mr. Taft. This is a mistake. Bishop C. Harris is a prohibitionist, and I have written to him about the election of M. Taft, A. M. E. Church of Georgia, and from Bishop J. W. Alstork of the A. M. E. Zion Church of Alabama, informing me that they were against the election of M. Taft, and that the church is concerned those that are against the election of Mr. Taft their name is legion. Now now traveling through eastern North Carolina and where ever I have stopped I have been greeted by hundreds of loyal supporters of my position. Should proof be desired of the fact, write to Mr. Taft, and send proof of the election of Mr. Vick, of Wilson, N. C., the largest real estate owner in the town of Wilson; to Rev. W. L. Lee, of Wilmington, N. C. groes who will never vote for Mr. Taft. I here and now request my erstwhile boss, Mr. Bryan, to sustain my good name in this matter than I am myself. I believe Mr. Bryan to be sounder on the Negro question than is Mr. Taft. As for Mr. Kerns, the Democrat who has the vice presidency is a man extremely Negro. He is Negro of Indiana, and there must be good reasons for this popularity. It is not promises that we want from either party just now, but it is the deed of the Democrat who has the request was granted. If there is nothing in the platform direct, then it is our fault that nothing appears. Let our critics not the Democrat on the ground not on the Democratic party. We have received a most cordial invitation from the best element of the Democratic party to come over and help them and that they advise my people to do as does the white man—divide his vote—Wilmington, N. C. NEGRO PLEADS FOR FORAKER. Bethel Preacher Calls President Roosevelt a Hypocrite. A few colored federal employees, members of the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom's congregation at the Bethel African American Day School, a Twenty-fifth street, made a fuss yesterday afternoon when the Rev. Mr. Ransom, in defense of Senator Foraker said, that President Roosevelt should have been the one who had personally solicited $260,000 from Edward H. Harriman for campaign funds. Up oumped by Archibald Roberts, holder of the pawn and lifted his voice above the cheers for the preacher. "President Roosevelt is the grandest man in the world!" yelled Brother Roberts. There was a chorus of boos and groans sharpened by hisses. The Rev. Roberts said, "It's only Brother Archie Roberts," he called out. "Let Brother Roberts alone, That's his job, talking right out in meeting. Some place in the Scriptures may have been the one who should pret. "Better that one federal officeholder should lose his job than that the whole, colored race be corrupted." (Laughter, applause and grumbles from the crowd.) "He's only doing the best he can," went on the preacher when Brother Roberts had sat down again and the uproar was stilled. "The other day the President called the high class colored officeholders to come in and ask for some more—and he said: Why don't you boys come out and speak in defense of my administration? Your preacher and your papers are all against me. Now go to the office and ask for colored officeholders to go before a colored audience anywhere in this country to defend Roosevelt. They would be hissed off the stage." (Cheers and a waving of handkerchief by the women.) The Rev. Mr. Ransom said he had voted the straight Republican ticket for twenty-one nominees, including as a Republican. One thing he said he could not stand for, and that was the President's statement against Foraker, made before the Senate, a chance to produce evidence to nullify the Archbishop letters. He thought that was the most hypocritical proceeding American citizens had ever been asked to applaud. That has now made Hearst his side partner," said the preacher, (Laughter and applause.) "This is the same Hearst that Secretary Root sent by Roosevelt called an abetter of the assailant, and President MacMinnley. The instimulations based on the Archbishop letters, which at first sight seemed to cast a shadow on an honored name on the ballot, have asked justice for us, on a man we will con- BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS. Who is to address the citizens of Indianapolis during the closing days of the campaign. tinue to honor, were received by Roosevelt as gospel truth. "Hearst's charges were hardly cool when Roosevelt took up his pen to Brownsville. Senator Foraker, without writing for the evidence, he did knowing the unscrupulous character of Hearst and the unscrupulous methods of the man, and proceeded to read Senator Foraker out of the party. (Groans.) He said Foraker wasn't sincere in our defense. "Now, I talked to Senator Foraker last winter, and he said to me, almost with tears in his eyes. "Rosemons, friends of mine have told me I am a fool for standing up for 'nigers'; that if I ever needed help from them they wouldn't be there." "Well, the time has come for us to stand up for him. It's up to you now." (Cries of "We will! Glory be, we will!" and applause.) "How dare this man Roosevelt—I am not speaking of Roosevelt, the President, attack Senator Foraker? Didn't he as good as ask Mr. Harriman for $260,000 to buy his success in this State? (A voice: "That he did, Brother Ransom!" I did not hear. "That he did, Brother Harriman for that $260,000." So as I know Mr. Roosevelt, with all his writing and talking, hasn't answered that question, and I guess white people as well as would like to hear. (Applause.) Shame. Roosevelt." The voice of another federal jobholder sounded from the gallery, calling out that he was the greatest President since Lincoln, but was the greatest President for the preacher drowned the dissenter. "How about that panic last year, brought on by Mr. Roosevelt's attack on the White House, of that panic grew suicides, deaths from hunger, and poverty, I doubt not; families ruined, men made hopeless and despondent, Desi Roosevelt in his bed, the White House in dream of these things, I wonder? (Aplause). "I say, as to Foraker, let's stand by the man who proved himself a fearless man, who proved himself the Negro, not because the Negro was a voter, but because he was a man! Let's also remember that Senator Murray Crane, of Massachusetts, and Senator Henry Hensley, of Massachusetts, was when the 'Big Stick' was hammering us over the head. Stand by Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, and show that you are despairing, and that has been despite all the Archeol book letters, world!"—New York Sun, Sept. 28, 1908. Mrs. Mattie Felton was a visitor to Evansville two days last week...Mrs. Magee Holt, again...Mrs. Evansville last week visiting her husband, James Holt, who is the famous race horse man of southern Indiana. He left on the 4th for the South with his race horses...Hilda Idaho, a horseman and sonage last week after Rev. G. H. White moved his family: Mrs. Stella Wesley. Mrs. Ada Anderson and Mrs. Mary F. Thomson and Cooper Anderson and H. J. Thompson and cleaned the house, took away the old fence and graded the yard and sowed it in blue grass, appeared...Aunt Amy Jones is nursing hand and arm...Rev. Rufus Hall is still on the sick list...Fanny Hamilton. Elmorones and Jones and daughter are on Mrs. Bitt. Bryanage and cleaned his leg...Rev. T. J. White and family arrived Friday night and the members of the church gave a donating surprise and reception for her a disheated Saturday night. It was enjoyed by all. Rev. Hall and family moved here from Petersburg Tuesday...M. Fortman has the Mrs. Bitt. Bryanage and Shawneetown after spending three weeks on H. J. Thompson was appointed to do mission work in Point township and Brewer Hill. He preached Sunday afternoon at Brewer Hill and John accompanied by Rev. T. W. Daniels. John Wilson the bachelor of Brewer Hill, has quite a nice little farm and about forty head of hogs. Rewills a week down in Tennessee visiting her old home...Lewis Ricks of Princeton was a guest of MT. VERNON. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Joe Foster a few days...The A. M. E. Church was well attended Sunday morning and evening and the school is at its own pace. The students are all wide awake...Mrs. Bettie Offutt visited her sister in Evansville Sunday and was accompanied home by her nephew, Chas. Edwards...Mrs. Lucy McCoy, the school principal, country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buckner...The high school boys gave an entertainment for the benefit of the students. Friday night and the church was crowded to the doors. They cleared about $13.00. The committee for the entertainment was Mrs. Bettie Offutt, Hodge. The Missionary Baptist had an attainment Saturday night and they rendered a nice program Sunday afternoon and also held installation of officers...H. B. McCoy, the missionary, a homeseeker's guide and also the pictures of forty members of the association, which was held at Muskogee, Indian Ter. Mrs. Bettie Offutt, Vernon boy and school teacher and now he one of the best lawyers of the territory. NEGRO FOR CONGRESS. The fight in the last congressional district took a new turn last week, when it was learned that William F. Allen, a well-known Negro politician of East Monroe, will be a candidate for Congress. Allen's friends are hustling to get 200 signatures to a petition in order that he can get on the ballot. His lieutenants have gotten in by getting more than 100 names to the petition, and it is expected that within a few more days he will get the remainder. Allen has circulated cards bearing his name as the independent candidate for Congress. And it is expected that he will have district promised him their support. It was said last night that the fight will be a blow to Mr. Kronniller and his friends, who expected the Negro vote in the district. The Democrats are arisen among the Republicans of the district, and the Negroes were afraid they would not be given a "square deal" at the hands of Mr. Kronniller and his friends. It was said last night that Allen will not have any chance of winning his fight, but in the event that he should run the votes cast for him will be drawn from Mr. Kronniller. As for the Legislature in 1897, he is popular among the Negroes of the third district—Baltimore Sun. NEGROES LINING UP IN FLOYD AND CRAWFORD COUNTIES Special to THE FREEMAN NEW ALBANY, Ind., Oct. 12, 08—The colored voters are a unit in their stand here against the principle and tenets of the Republican party, and strong in their emphasis of the fact that they had paid with interest that oft-repeated debt of gratitude "we fought to end it," and that there is: "Remember the Chicago convention an the Brownies affair." When questioned as to the radicalism of their party, the Republican party in support of the liquor interests they simply say: "Let the Republican party offer us the same positions we now occupy, made possible by the liquor laws, will step aside and let them destroy it." KALAMAZOO MICH Special to THE FREEMAN Taylor D. Burnett and Mr. Artis gave a dance Monday night, October 12... Mr. Glann Gibbison is here visiting from Montreal. Mr. Misha left Monday night, left Monday night for Dawaiac, Mich. LOUISVILLE CURRENT TOPICS MUCH INTEREST IN SOCIETY AND POLITICAL CIRCLES BISHOP WALTERS TO MAKE ADDRESS Under Anspices of Young Men's Independent Club—The New Library to Open—Miss Augusta Simmons in the City. Special to THE FREEMAN Louisville was visited last week by Miss Hester O. Brown, of Cleveland, O. She is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, of Oberlin, O. Her special training was upon the violin and during the past four years she has been traveling in all parts of the United States, giving musical concerts and violin solos. Recently she has been traveling with the Olympia Leafs Quartette, with Miss Dazalia Underwood as manager. Miss Brown has been very successful in her work and has succeeded in appearing before some of the largest musical audiences in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. While here she gave a performance at the State University, 712 West Kentucky street, for the benefit of the new girls' domestic dormitory. The entire student population is of the same age as the rest of the world. The use of the violin selections was "Perpetuo Mobile." While here she was entertained at dinner at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Craighead, Thirty-One, 14th Street, at the same time as the last of the other and Mrs. C. H. Parrish left Monday for her home, where she will begin work for the Coit Lyceum Bureau. The death of Mr. John S. Hopson has continued to cause quite a good deal of sympathy for the relatives, and at this writing, none have been heard from. Everything possible has been done by numerous friends to get in communication with Mr. Hopson's relatives, but with no avail. One of the most touching scenes of the Young Men's Progressive meeting, held last week in the office of Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, was a memorial meeting held yesterday. He was the first of the three who made a motion that a half hour be spent in commenorating the life and character of the deceased. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Hopson was vice presided over by Mr. C. C. Lattimore, the last of the group, the past year has caused so much activity in connection with the idea to purchase a club house, and at his death, was on a committee to select a place to make the flown-out of the house. It was at Mr. Hopson's shop where the boys met after hours and discussed those questions that were for the best interest of the race. So highly was he held in esteem among his fellows that he was selected at one time for the State Legislature, but he declined. His manly and gentlemanly qualities were brought out very forcefully by Presidency, and attmore. M. L. and M. James H. Black, Mr. H. H. and M. intimate friends, caused no little sadness when he spoke of the friendly, loyalty, intelligence and high character of the departed member. His services in the company were so great that he was eulogized by the Freeman representative. At the conclusion of the short eulogies Mr. Bridgford Simms moved that the following resolutions be published in the Freeman: "Words of our feelings on receipt of the intelligence of the death of our esteemed friend and associate, in the person of Mr. John S. Hopson. The apparent grief of the community over the death of Mr. Hopson crushing must be the afflictions with those whom he was constantly and immediately associated. A progressive, promising and energetic young man, who was fast paying his bills, was mourn his untimely taking off. May the Almighty console his friends during these sad hours. Our brother was a young man of manly and noble traits, a man of great intelligence, a trodden the path of rectitude and honor, and it was certainly a sad fate to think of a man of his mechanism facing end alone. But our consolation is the known of his destiny. His exemplary and summative death makes the Holly Joy ours." The resolution was placed on the minutes of the meeting. Mrs. Charles Steward, wife of the veteran newspaper correspondent, Charles Steward, of the Associated Press, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Mayme E. Steward, 825 Eighth Street. Mrs. Viola Young, of Sterling, Ky., was in the city this week, the guest of Miss Jula Young. She remained a few days and left for Eckstein-Norton Institute to take a course in music. Mr. Tom Cole, treasurer of the Falls City Realty Company and appraiser of Hole Cafe, Teeth and Walnut streets, is in French Lick Springs. In the guest of Mr. Irwin Slye, Mr. Cole will be gone about ten days. Mr. Napoleon Lyons, who was seriously burned at the State Fair in September, is gradually recovering, and the doctors have proenced him out of danger. He is a barrister for Mr. Alex. Morris, on West Walnut street. Miss Namile H Burroughs left Monday for Chincinnati to deliver an address at the Zion Baptist Church, of which the Rev. J. Franklin Walker is pastor. Miss Burroughs has spoken in that city before, and is usually given a large audience. Miss Aguita Simmons, daughter of the late Dr. William J. Simmons, founder of the Eckstein-Norton Institute, was in the city week, and spent a day with Mrs. Edewa Thomas. During her stay there were a number of callers and the day was very pleasantly spent among old acquaintances. She left for Henderson, Ky., to visit the Rev. S. M. L. Francis and wife, of Henderson, Ky. It is reported that she will winter in that city. The latest enterprise in this city is that of the Douglass Calander Company. This company has set out to make calanders portraying the higher side of Negro so popular has the idea become that so many have been paid $300 for business. Like the Negro doll idea it appeals with great force to every true lover of his race. The "Parish News" is the name of the monthly paper that was issued last Saturday by the Episcopal Church of Our Mercyful Savior. The Rev. Dr. Leroy Ferguson, the Rev. Dr. Leroy Ferguson is associate editor, and Cassius Smith is business manager. This is the first paper of its kind ever issued in this city, and on last Sunday it had a large sale. We wish to acknowledge our thanks to Mr. H. Allen Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., for the invitation to attend his wedding. Boyd marry on October 20, and a number of people in the area will attend the swell church wedding, Mr. Boyd is well known by members of the "press gang," and is one of the most aggressive business men of the younger element of the race. There have been a drouth of printers in this section, hence a few of our weekly papers have been unable to get out, although they have been able to give light on the local and national political situation. The Kentucky Standard was a week late, but all is right now, as his living is in the helm, and it is one of the best that Negro journals in the State, and is edited by this young woman. Miss Carrie Anderson, of West Magazine street, entertained at whist last Friday afternoon at her home, and a number of young society people were present. The afternoon included many whist parties that will be likely held during the winter season. "The Big Whist" is expected to begin at an early hour; the later club had the honor of entertaining a number of visitors last season. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The coming of the Rev George Bundy, director of St. Charles Church of Mich., is being hailed with great delight. He will come to deliver an address on The Life and Work of Paul Lawrence Brown, the author of the audiobook of the Episcopal Church of Rev. Bundy was an intimate friend of the late Mr. Dunbar, and his address is expected to be a rare treat on the genius of this most remarkable man. From all reports the new library will open about October 26. The news has been gladly received, especially from the school children. They have passed the library for weeks, and their eyes have been filled with the excitement of the structure with a hope of the doors being open soon. The structure was built at a cost of $35,000, with all modern condominiums. There is a men and women department, and the doors even. There is a large room that will be used for special lecture occasions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Bishop Alexander Walters, of New York City, will deliver October 23. He comes purposely to deliver an address to the voters of the city. He comes under the direction of the Young Men's Independent Club, and will be their guest in the hands of some of the leading Negroes in the community, and he will be shown the greatest attention and sociability. It is positively known that he will speak at the election of The. He will also speak at his home, Bardstown, and at Lebanon. There was no sermon at the Episcopal Church of Our Merciful Savior last Sunday night. It was the Choral Society's annual concert, an applause audience was present to hear the specially arranged musical program. The program was under the direction of Mr. Peyton, who provided the choir and the organ. The feast of the holy service was the violin solo by Prof. William Peyton. The musical services will continue once a month, declared Rev. Leroy Ferguson, rector of the church. There will be a mass meeting of Negroes at the Calvary Baptist Church, October 15, 2014, at the entertainment of the National Negro Business Men's League, which meets here next year. The national league has received a quietus on account of the long illness and death of Mr. John S. Hopson, who was its president, but an effort will be made to revive the league. A concert at the meeting at Burlington, Md. is taking quite an interest in the matter, and hopes at an early date to have everything in good working order. A Negro theater is now the talk of the town. Ed Lee, formerly of Chicago, Ill., but who has been here for several months, is now attending the Old Fellows Hall, is now having the hall remodeled for a theater. A stock company has been engaged and a number of other companies are part of a nightly program. The manager is now in communication with people from all parts of the country who can make good on the stage. The first show will begin Sunday, October 15. CARY B. LEWIS. DALLAS. TEX Special to THE FREEMAN. The Farmers Congress of the State held a successful meeting at Waco the past week...The Carroll Avenue Starring Club of forty members are doing some memorable work on the race...Miss Gussie Hickenfathen died and was buried last Monday...Chas. Newby was buried under the auspices of the Masonic and K. of P. lodges from the late 19th century floral offerings were beautiful. His wife has the sympathy of many...Haward Thomas of the team of Mathews & Thomas, comedians, died at his residence on Wade street last Thursday and was buried Friday. Funeral services were held at Paul's M. M. Chuckle Johnson conducted the services...Anderson Cox was initiated into the ranks of Pythianism Tuesday night...The new lodge of Odd Fellows, over sixty strong, was opened to the work of pattern after in the way of attending strictly to business. 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. 2 VANITY. The sun comes up and the sun goes down, And day and night are the same as one; The year grows green, and the year grows brown. And it is all when all is done? Grains of somber or shining sand, Gliding into or out of the hand. CHILDREN SHOULD BE WEATHER PROPHETS. A plea for the study of weather in the common schools of Indianapolis has been received by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, who was written by the local foreworder, Shannon Hamton, N. Y., Mr. Weeks makes the statement that, during the school year, more than a million pupils of the public schools have co-operated to great advantage, it is stated. The school authorities study the daily weather maps and forecasts. The weather bureau and the schools have co-operated to great advantage, it is stated. The school authorities with the assistance of the weather bureau, a means of satisfying part of the requirements of modern methods of study, and the weather bureau is able, through the use of modern equipment, to dispel popular superstitions and fallacious beliefs that have hampered its work. The declared advantage of studying weather conditions lies in the cultivation of the habit of observing and observing of observation and creative imagination. By this means of study the laboratory system, which, a few years ago, was carried down to the primary grades. The boys and girls also are brought to a more practical knowledge of the natural conditions surrounding them. The students do not enter the high school are not entirely cut off from a study of nature. ILLUSTRATION OF THE NEED. To illustrate the need for such study. Mr. Weeks' quotes and follows from Prof. Huxley's "Suppose it were perfectly certain that the life and fortune of every one of us would, one day or other, depend upon the winning or losing of a game of chess. Don't you think we should all consider it to be a primary duty to learn at least the names and moves of the pieces; to have a notion of a gambit, and a keen in for the means of giving them and getting out of check? Do you think that we should look with disapprobation, amounting to scorn upon the father who allowed his son, or the State which allowed its members, to grow up without knowing a pawn from a knight? "Yet it is a very plain and elementary truth that the life, fortune and happiness of everyone of us, and with more of those who are connected with us, do depend upon our knowing something of the rules of a game infinitely more difficult and complicated than chess. It is a game that has been played for untold ages, every man and every woman of us being one of the two players in a game of his or her own. The chessboard is the world, the pieces are of the phenomena of the unless the plays of the game are what we "Much has been said in recent years," continues the writer, "particularly in Eastern States, about abandoned farms migrated to the cities. It is believed by many educators that this introduction of nature study throughout the school course, in conjunction with the aim to stimulate a love of nature which will help to counteract this unfortunate tendency." DANGER IN IDLENESS OF AMERICAN WOMAN The London Spectator publishes a remarkable article by Dr. Andrew MacPhail, of Montreal, on the American woman who was the editor of the Spectator disclaim any intention of giving publicity to a general attack on the women of America, the article probably would have been neither written nor printed if it had not been for present discussion regarding New York society. Dr. MacPhail, who writes vividly and suggestively, recognizes the soundness of the American woman as a rule, and suggests that indictment is found throughout the modern world in England, Canada and France as well as in the United States, only she is more visible in America because she is more adulated and more advertised there, and adds the Spectator in additional, "a special danger to America, and that is why we, who yield to none in our sympathy with the admiration for the people, do anything to call attention to the very great danger to the larger half of our race." EXPLAINING WAYDNESS The article which occupies two pages of the Spectator, are cited. "The old-fashioned American novelist," says the writer, "who was pressed for an explanation of the waywardness of society if it in fact was born of a French mother. The novelist of to-day finds another explanation, not of the virtues, but of the caprice of his helenine in the fact of his life of luxurious idleness alone appeals to the American woman of fiction. For reasons largely beyond her control the primitive functions of woman, such as preparing food, clothing, etc., have become less incumbent upon her." "The care of the offspring has been handed over to the male or to female animals, the mother or the father, physical and mental activity of women has been effectually stopped. Deprived of the care of her children, a women suffers a diminution of affection, and it is required that animals be equally disastrous for the mother, the child and the husband. It is the maternal instinct running riot. It exhausts the mother's energy and it demands for the growing child, to whom it might be of some value. The American mother is famous for her care of her infant and her neglected child. Her mother is MATERIAL IN NEW ROLE. "In a society which has grown up by a natural process in the course of slow centuries, the woman performs her duties and unconscious in her instinct which is the only of a general the woman who aspires to her primitive functions is an amateur in the animal_competition. In the animal_competition to perform a new and uncongenial task—the dog in a dance, for instance. Off the stage, we are told, these animals are subject to fits and discontent; they crave excitement and finally break down. It is not disclosing any professional confidences to say that symptoms of this kind have been observed in the case of an American woman as a result of her performance. "The most oppressive burden which a woman is called upon to endure is that anomaly amongst created beings of the wearing or clothes of women, and that the female shall go quietly. The male is the gaudy, struggle creature. But in the race to which we beaten, the female is the burden of spindler, falling upon an organism which is unqualified for the task, breaks it down hopelessly and renders it useless. The proper functions. The possession of splendid apparel involves the necessity for its display, and out of that arises vanity, jealousy, and maleness. MYSTERY OF SOCIETY "This is the genesis of the thing which is known as society. To the American man there is something mysterious about this society, and his womenkind alone are not alone. The American man is a simple-minded person, brought up in the old-fashioned way and believing that the one mark of poverty is that the womenkind thinks he is not a man, man thinks he has extricated himself from poverty when he has succeeded in making his womenkind free from the necessity of work. Speaking generally, this womenkind is the American woman—to live in idleness." Dr. MacPhail concludes by the pathetic remark: "And now there are women who propose 'And now there are burdens by the addition of obligation of holding the ballot and engaging in public life.'" Women's Feet Ruined by Old Shoes. Cases of broken arches of the feet of women are increasing in number, and orthopedic surgeons, for the last month or two, have been keeping the makers of special shoes in the field, and it may seem, the trouble is traced not to the high-heeled footwear, which has from time to time been so severely attacked by critics, but to the roomy, easy old shoes, the comfortable slippers and the heeless so-called "sneakers" of mountain and camp. "It could hardly be called an epidemic," said Dr. Virgil P. Gibney, of New York, a well-known orthopedic surgeon, "for the cause of the troubled arm. If the arm is bareheaded there would be no broken arches, for nature causes the foot to maintain the arch. The French shoes, which bring the heel toward the middle of the sole and act as a support, are made originally, and lounging slippery it is observed even in the bourgolie. They do not have broken arches. "Easy old shoes, especially if they were badly made originally, and lounging slippery it is observed even in the bourgolie for when they are worn the ligaments and muscles relax and become weakened." "Give Your Brains Air." J. Birch, an evangelist of the Winona Assembly, created a sensation in the Haitian Proverb "The Crown Point, last night, while conducting revival services, by asking the women to take off their "widows" and give their hair." "You won't mind," he said. "You ladies have lots of nice hair on your heads." He declared that from the size of the hats he wore, the women here must be becoming millionaires." Some of the women say they will cut out the revival services hereafter on account of the caustic remarks about the new fall hats. Corsets Retard Women in Work. Corsets worn steadily by women are likely to result in reducing the ability of women to perform certain tasks. Dr. George B. Gale and Dr. John McGill of Jersey City, who testified at Newark, N. J. in the suit of Miss Katherine McGill, were charged with railway Company. Miss McKenna asked for $25,000 damages for injuries sustained in a trolley collision. The jury awarded $10,000 to the woman able to carry on her work as a saleswoman. Lawyers for the trolley company asked the physicians during the proceeding to wear a street wearing would be upon a saleswoman. Mrs. Asquith Gives Books to Brides. Mrs. Asquith, who is just now in the limelight in England as the wife of the prime minister, always gives books as she has illustrated. Her husband, who has illustrated the bride may be, she gets a book from the famous Mrs. Asquith. Every one in London who follows her caprices is now following her choice of wedding gifts. You cannot afford silver and gold, make it your gift to give a book or an edition of books on all occasions. It makes gift-giving half the trouble that it is when you rush around town to try to get something that may suit you. You can be married for books or for not the question. Every one should care for books and every one must have them. If they are not read they are decorative. Don't make the mistake of sending a book to a politician. You must suppose that every bride has such literature. If you can send sets of books Kipling is always a good choice, especially the Outward Bound edition. A set of books is always a good choice. Hawthorne is an excellent choice, and uniform volumes on American history are good. Says Women Are Superior to Men. Prof. Schmitz, in a learned essay, has come to the conclusion that, while there are not as many women as men geniuses, the women women used to genius than men. He says in part: "It could be proven by world-wide statistics, I believe, that there are more women than men, and more genius than men. There are more poetical women than诗s among the men, there are fewer women apostles than male apostles, but more pious souls belonging to them." "There are more celebrated male than female physicians, but there are more female nurses that do a world of good than male nurses. I honestly believe the amount of brains apportioned to womanhood equals that apportioned to men, but in women nurses are more apportioned. Among men there are more brain capitalists that among women, but it should be remembered that the number is much larger in proportion than among persons of the opposite sex. "We often wonder when an intellectual woman is of no account, mentally speaking, but while a non-intellectual woman may be sublime, a non-intellectual man is always an ass. A woman educated in education is bound to suffer self-contempt." GIRL'S BRAIN GOOD AS BOY'S. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, principal of the Chicago Normal School, has no time for the psychologists who maintain that lovely woman's mental processes differ from those of her formal colleagues and are reached through intuition and not through reason, she declares, is a myth so far from the truth as to be laughable. "Much of our educational system is based on a fast idea" said Mrs. Young, recently at a meeting of the educational department of the Chicago Woman's Club. "If I understand the situation, there is no such thing as sex in mind. The difference exists in body only. When you fail to recognize the difference and leave woman clear air in her position in the community, you are being misled." Mrs. Young's venture into the field of THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. feminine psychology, which brought a round of surprised applause from her hearers, was a part of an impromptu debate with Miss Jane Addams, of Hull House, on the subject of segregation of high school pupils. Miss Addams, who preceded Mrs. Young, had entered a vigorous plea for the establishment of high schools for the training of girls in the distinctly feminine industrial occupations. SAVS, NUTLAND, NEWSPAPERS "I don't agree with Miss Addison's separate high schools for boys and girls," said Mrs. Young. "I am a decided co-worker. I am a great tendency in the other direction all over the country, that boys and girls are educated better together. That boys and girls often came to the Normal School from the Crane Manual Training High School. I am confident that there was a marked social advance among the girls, and I am certain in contact with the girls at the Normal. A former acquaintance of one of the boys, I know, met our pupil on one occasion and deemed to be "fixed up. It was meant as a gift. I think it was to the credit of the pupil. "We do not need industrial training for girls. We need the Normal School who would make a fine maker and is putting in years in the making of a poor school teacher. Many young women who are spoiling the whole spirit of the school would make a great work in some other line of activity." I am not such a poor co-educationist," said Mr. Sullivan, a spokesman. "If we could add large wings for girls to the Crane and Lane Manual Training High Schools, it would be fine. I would not charge such a charge of such a school it would be still better. That's a different thing. But I do regret the tendency of the present to nearly all, the technical training to boys." OPEN WINDOWS IN BEDROOM. The bedroom windows should be opened at nigh as wide as possible, top or bottom, even in the coldest weather. It is not always best or easiest, a day's sleep doors should not that no one ever caught cold through sitting or lying in a draft. A screen will provide the necessary protection. If the bed not been moved or sheltered from the cold itself will stand free from the wall at least night, permitting a free circulation of air around it. A scraff about the head of one is oversensitive, will give the necessary protection in the coldest weather. If there be an open fireplace in the room it will aid sleep. A window is open and free from soot. It seems almost unnecessary to say that one should sleep with the head uncovered. The window is great aid in warming the body, and assists every organ in performing its function. These organs are all working during the night as during the day and should be kept cold through sitting or lying in a draft. Hatkins have come to be such an important feature of the modern chapeau that she who can make them for herself and have pins to harmonize with every hat is required. Hatkins have used with charming effect by those who have the requisite skill in the manufacture of hatpins, and apparently to meet this demand the wax of the markets has been made. There are rumors also of a preparation in which real flowers can be dipped, coming out all silvered or golden or coppered, as the case may be, the finished product being used to head a hatpin. There is a certain fascination in watching the wedding presents that overwhelm Winston Churchill. They have come, but butterflies, gulls, cranes, cases, tables, ash trays and all number of superfluities, by the cratelie, the kindness without imagination, one would suspect. For it is not to be supposed that Mr. Churchill would be the Savoy or more cigarette cases than he can carry. A dreadful lack of imagination runs through the wedding gifts to Mr. Churchill, and it is always hard to hit the thing two people embarking on a life would welcome—London Chronicle. A woman's hospital has just been opened in Berlin and has a staff composed entirely of women. Two sisters, Franziska and Gerhard, the sisters, conceived the plan and created the hospital. At present it contains nineteen women, and Berlin can send her patients there for assistance and for surgical operations. The United States has had such a hospital for the past 100 years. The Hospital, in Savannah. This hospital was built and is conducted according to plans set forth in the will of Miss Mary Telfair, a devoted servant. It has in the neighborhood of fifty beds. For a number of years its nurses staff represented the best families in the Seven. It is said to be one of the best equipped and most beautiful hospitals in the world. The Viscountess Molesworth has found her jam factory so remunerative that she has decided to enlarge the plant before the beginning of the next season and to teach her customers how to On her marriage Lady Molesworth began to make all the jams and preserves for the consumption of her own household. Her friends liked her jams so well that she was invited to join her. An old brewhouse adjoining her home, Walters Hall, was roofered and fitted up as a factory, and a staff of expert women engaged to make jam under her direction. The customers to double the number of her employees as well as the amount of her products. Mary E. The largest manufacturer of Hair preparations in Boston. Dealer in Pure Human Hair Goods. For growing hair on bald heads and bare temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Pet. Price $50.00. For developing and beautifying the hair, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food. Per jar $25.00. For cleansing and softening the skin, use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder. 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Mrs, oltrell. “It was a scene of beauty, tie event being a reception In’ honor of Dr Washington and party on their tour through the State of Mississippi, by ‘the citizens of Holly Springs. Following a lively chat, in which all present participated, the special party ‘of elghteen | representative “men, tncludips Dr. Washington, repaired ‘to ‘the dining room, where a ‘collation that would sul the most delicate taste was served, after Which ice cream and iced cakes in. the form of bricklets, bearing the initials of the world’s greatest living Negro, B. W., were served. After all guesis were served, they assemblea” in the. parlor where’ Miss Georgia Hatter of Little Rock, Ark. and tittle Miss Beulah Cot. trell ‘sang "in graceful and fearless. tones jParewell” and “Our Hero," Mrs. ©. Gil lis, Jr., presiding at the piano. She is the composer of the latter sone. Every feature of the reception was a success. Mrs. Gillis served punch. Mrs Payne arid Mrs. Alexander were hostess: es. Mrs. Cottrell was. the recipient of many hearty congratulations for the ease and soberness in which every. feature of the great event was performed. Among those present were, Dr, Booker ‘T. Washington and party ; Dr. G. Williams, Memphis: “Prof. and Mrs. J. A. Q. Williams, “Prof. and” Mrs. B. H. MekKissack, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bolden, Prof. Rt. Green, Mrs. Payne, Dr. and Mrs Wooifolic, ‘Mrs.Susie Ammons, “Memphis; Misses Dunnigan, Engle, Bates, Brown: ing, Byas, Mr. and Mrs, W. D, Avery, Prof. W. 1. Jacobs, Mr. Baxter Ii, Leach, Jr, Mrs. ‘Taibert, Pine Bluff, Ark: Mrs Caruthers, Mr. H. L. Doxey, ‘Miss. Natha: lie Doxey, Mr. and Mrs, Alexander, Mr. and Mrs,’ Jno. “Kelley, “Miss Magnolia Payne, Messrs. Edgar and Jas. Walls, Mr. Leach, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Helen Johison, Mrs. Cora Maloné, Prof. and Mrs. D.C. Potts, Prof. Saddler, Mrs, Forbes, Logan j Mr. Aaron White. SHERMAN, TEX. Special to THe FReeatan. Copies of ‘The Freeman on sale at Car. son's tonsorial parlor, corner Pecan and Wainut streets... Chas. Berry is. touring the State of Kansas with the Haviland: ‘Thornton Company in a Japanese musical comedy, “Tokio.” he being the only col- ored member in’ the company... The Ma- gonie Silver Cornet Band 1s composed of the ‘following named. members! Messrs. Jas, Carson, manager: cymbal, Charles Dillingham ; solo B flat, Barnest Johnson solo B flat, Lawson Finis; first’ B flat cornet, Marshall Royal; clarinet, Emory Douglass; baritone, Morgan. Collins : first trombone, Hmory,'J.. Doulas; "second trombone, Burreil Brotherton ; third trom bone, Joe Korbus: tuba, Will Payne : first alto,’ Geo. Stubblefield; ‘second alto, Grant Hopkins : third alto, Pete Patterson | bass drum,” Martin” Wade... Mr. Willis” H rain is corresponding’ ‘secretary’ of our Business League. “Address him Box 362 Sherman, ‘Tex... .Martin Wade is State organizer for the Independent B. P.O. 5. of W..-having been appointed — by’ the Grand’ Exalted “Ituler... Mrs. G._W. Humes has the handsomest cate in North Texas COLORED YOUTH, COME SOUTH. Prairie View State Normal and In- dustrial 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 opportun- ity, offering superior inducements of labor, land, homes, mild climate, cheap- er living and business enterprise. Full normal and industrial courses, THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. a ee ———————————————————————————— TAINS | agricultural building, well equipped| «reat managerial ability. Like all hu-|une shops, library and laboratories; new|™*?'t¥: he had his faults. may buildings, electric lights, water sys-| Mr. Chas, 1. Adair, formerly of New-| Whi shop x.|tem, sanitary sewer system.. Indust-| port News, Va. and an ex-hotel waiter, is | robl Yashing- | rial courses in Wheelwrighting, Black-| Yori ‘under Chas, W. Andersoe fe Nias | Off se, ae smith, Carpentry, Steam Laundering, |aiso chairman of the New York delega- |! he ity. the | Pvactical Steam Engine, Dynamo and ee Pit aces C7 Ate cneingeres: the | slor of Dr. |Boiler Work, Horseshoeing, Mechan-| tector. Of course, Mr Adair is for Tate, [cha * tour ical Drawing, Cabinet-making, Steel ja a pris by the] and Wood Lathe and Turn Work, piling Sanders and others of the dis-|not ch_at}| Tailoring, Shoemaking, Poultry Farm-| Orecticnt tar justine, tet ee essa’ | whe nich all President for justice, but the President arty of |ing, Truck Farming, Broom and Mat-|turns a deat car to them, and still dis: |reg resaaibg | tress Making, Dairying, Stock Feeding| pays, the red flag with ine. inscription, | wie aid suit|and General Agriculture. Normal] ?coaxsed without honor.” Unless this | myc ald Sule wrong is righted, it is the duty of every after | Courses, History, Economics, Mathe-| olorca ‘voitr is’ vous seaitet tere | jn the | matics, Pedagogy, Physics, Chemistry,| Hoosevelt—the whole Republican’ ticket, | pq “ais Qf | Natural History and Scientific Agricul-| !f necessary. pres is were | ture. A Foraker mass mecting was held in|euri Parlor, Prepares for teaching, for the trades| Atlantic ‘City ‘recently, and ‘300 colored | cf". an Got: |2F £0" business. Courses in music and] rovers, Qcclded, to, vote against att ae ae ss tones |accounting. Faculty of twenty-five | colored soldiers. The meeting was’ held | don ©. Gil-|trained, experienced instructors, grad-|under the auspices of the Independent | the Sie |ustes of leading colleges: Gurround.| Eo Uenl Lensue ihe oticers of fhe Joy 4 was a|ings healthful and beautiful; expenses] president; L. N. MeCoy, vice president | ali Koshtts: |Peasonable. Thirtieth annual session |W. I Cozart, secretary. " New Jersey will | dup hostess: Opens September 9, 1908, cast its Vote against ‘Patt. fis he case] For catalogues and application! sudging trom the present. indications, | wor ie ot | blanks address W. 0. ROLLINS, yet H. tare will be ey ene ms my ‘Among Taft can blame no one but ihmseit, be- fe Secretary. | Cause ‘he has done and is doing alt he can | Wh pees a: ESET Rear to cause the ‘deteat of Senator Foraker, |me poand FASTEN IN FRONT. and for this he will lose two-thirds ‘of the | jn'y 1d Mrs. a, colored votes, If Mr. ‘Taft would cease | Bolden, | | Tt looks as though all the garments of| fighting Foraker and pledge, If elected, he |it p nd Mrs: | this winter will fasten in front instead of | Will restore the ‘colored soldiers to. the lane emphis; | the back. From shirtwaists to ball gowns | army, he would remove the States of New ) and Brown: | one sees the same method of fastening. | York, Ohio, Indiana, Titinois, Maryland, | 206 Avery, ‘This is especially true of one-piece suits,| Delaware and New’ Jersey from the | Who Leach, | of elaborate blouses and of classic party | doubtful column, regs oD erie Oe cea epee on Pee Hote! Notes. oe | Mr. Wm, H. Evans, the well-known Men of the hotel profession throughout the country will regret to learn that Fred Allen, the veteran’ headwalter at _ the Royai Ponciana, Palm Beach, Fla., died in New York, Gctober 1. Mr. Allen, was the dean of the great Negro headwaiters, He was a unique character, possessing great managerial ability. Like all hu- manity, he had his faults. Mr Chas. F. Adair, formerly of New. port News, Va. and an ex-hotel waiter, is now deputy collector of the port of New ‘York under Chas. W. Anderson. He was also chairman of the New York delega- tion to the B. M. C.. and engineered the deal which elected Mr. Brown Grand Di- rector. Of course, Mr. Adair is for Taft. Mingo Sanders and others of the dis- charged soldiers are still begging the President for justice, but the President turns a deaf ear to ‘them, and still dis- plays the red flag with the Inscription, “Discharged without honor.” Unies this wrong is righted, it is the duty of every colored voter to’ vote against Taft and Roosevelt—the whole Republican ticket, if necessary. A Foraker mass meeting was held in Atlantic City recently, and 500 colored Voters decided to vote'against Taft as a rebuke to Roosevelt for discharging. the colored soldiers. ‘The meeting was. held under the auspices of the Independent Political League. | ‘The officers of the lo- cal branch are: ” Rev. Wm. H. Batchelor, president; L. N. McCoy, vice president : W. FP. Cozart, secretary." New Jersey will cast its vote against ‘att. Judging from the present indications, Win. H. “Paft will be badly beaten. Mr. ‘Taft can blame no one but ihmseif, be- cause he has done and is doing all hé can to cause the defeat of Senator Foraker, and for this he will lose two-thirds of the colored votes, If Mr. Taft would cease fighting Foraker and pledge, if elected, he Will restore. the colored "soldiers to "the army, he would remove the States of New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Delaware ‘ind New’ Jersey” from. the doubtful column, Mr. H. 'T. Eubanks, formerly headwait- er at the Russell House, Detroit, Mich., and for over fifteen years headwaiter at the Weddell House, “Cleveland, 0.,_ has been renominated for the Legislature by the Cleveland Republicans. “As Mr. Eu- banks is supporting Taft and has’ been nominated by’ the ‘Taft supporters In or- der to defeat Foraker, and as Bubanks has pledged himself, if elected, to vote against Senator Foraker, it Is the duty of every colored voter in Cleveland to vote ‘Suninkt EL f.. tinbaniee, AN APPEAL FOR AID. State Prison, Jefferson City, Mo., 1908. To the Headwaiters, Waiters and the Public in General: Gentlemen—This is an appeal for aid from one who may be remem: bered by many as a waiter who has cheerfully fulfilled the aforementioned position in many of the leading hotels throughout the country.. My life be: fore misfortune came my way has been spent among those who follow the profession as waiter, and from ex- perience | know that the feeling of fellowship and good will toward each other in good times and bad is now and always has been a part of your make-up. In the year 1905 | was, through no fault of my own, brought face to face with a condition of affairs in my fam- ily which, without warning, brought about events which brought me to this prison with a life sentence. 1 can truthfully say that my life has been spent with the intention of being ‘square with all men, a comfort to my father and mother, also a good hus- band to her whom | believed was a true wife to me. The wife | trusted and worked to ‘support lived in open prostitution dur- ing my absence from home. The proof of this was brought before me unexpected and without warning. It may be possible for you to realize what a blow this was to me. The blow robbed me of all reason. 1 could think of nothing but the extent of the wrong | had suffered, and in the heat of pas- sion | caused her death. Upon this charge | was sentenced to life in prison. At the time of my trial | was not able to locate certain witnesses ‘who were needed to prove all the facts regarding my wife's conduct. Other- wise my sentence would have been a much lighter one. 1 have now secured affidavits to Prove the above facts and | am at Present making an effort towards se- curing a pardon, and am in possession of all the evidence: which was lacking at my trial. The application for par- don is gotten up by my attorneys and the expense will be $250, which amount 1 am trying to raise by appealing to all the hotel waiters and the general Public. In addressing letters to the waiters of all the hotels where | have worked in the more fortunate days of my life and my knowledge of those who were my fellow workers, makes me certain that this appeal will not be in vain.. So, any amount you may find it possible to contribute to my assist- ance | will be deeply grateful to you, and to each and every one of you whose kindness of heart will help me regain my liberty, | wish success and a happy life. May the bread you may cast upon the waters be returned to you many fold. Very sincerely yours, Merander Carter, 7894, Box 47, Jefferson City, Mo. Or address Rev. Sandy Carter, No. 800 Vine Street, North Little Rock, Ark. P. 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Get in the reflective mood and bear in mind that spitting on the streets of Indianapolis is a dangerous exxperiment. The mornings are crisp and airy fine in themselves, yet indication of what we are to endure. The winter is not at all backward this year. Vote your friends. The candidates have been selected for their integrity. You can't lose. Really you run a great risk, in making friends for the race and for yourself incidentally. Vote for large minded men who will not fail to take you into account when the election is over. If not you individually then the race to which you belong. If the race is to come by individual effort it is not too soon to begin. And the 300 Baptists headed by Rev. D. E. C. Morris, R. B. Huston of Selma, Ala., and William H. Steward editor of the American Baptist, Louisville, Ky., called on Mr. Taft according to program. Really it was a matter resting with themselves. The minority could have made a call otherwise if they had chosen' to do so. are spreading terror in some parts of Georgia. Recently they left in their trail the blackened views of thirteen Negro churches and school houses. This is a record of shame, and should not be in this day. The races will have to come to better understand. According to report night riders or the revival of other days when Klu-Klux made the night something terrible. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom of New York is against the G. O. P., with all the strength he can command. In a recent speech in that city he arranged the party for its many sins of commission and others by way of omission. He invited his hearers to vote for Bryan, to vote the Prohibition ticket to stay at home, anything rather than support Mr. Taft. The news that a car of black powder was in the Windsor, Mo., yards attracted a crowd of curious Negroes. Some of the powder was lying on the car floor and Conductor A. F. Hershberger, lighting a match, said: "Watch me scare those niggers." He touched the match to the powder and instantly there was a terrific explosion, seven being killed and many injured—Goldfield Commercial Review, Nev. "I don't know that race bitterness is any stronger today than it ever was. For a length of time it seems to be althogether abated and there will be an outbreak, a mob will be formed, developing the most findish cruelty, manifesting itself in the blindest and most unreasonable assaults upon perfectly innocent people, simply because of their color. It is only fair to say that such brutish exhibitions are not confined to any one section. "It is impossible to read accounts of this sort without having one's blood boil with indignation that there can reside in the human breast such a savage and beastly impulse and motive. But we must remember two things—(1) that in spite of our education and refinement and progress toward Christian ideals, we still retain in our nature a great deal of the original animal, and (2) that the spirit of a mob seems to be a different spirit from the spirit of individuals making it up and to disclose a more insensate and inhuman state of impulses than it would be possible to find in any one of its members. The best remedy, and the necessary one, is an improvement in the administration of our criminal laws and the holding to strict account the officers of law who do not use all possible means to prevent and suppress such outbreaks.—W. H. Taft in Kansas City. The annual report of Broker T. Washington, principal of Tuskegee Institute, shows that during the year ending May 30 the number of students enrolled in all the departments proper was 1,621—1,085 young men and 536 young women. The average attendance was 1,400. This number does not include the 400 enrolled in the winter short course in agriculture nor the 144 children in the training school. The regular student in the institute proper came from 38 States and 21 foreign countries. Their average age was $18\%$ none being admitted under 14. At the close of the year 110 persons received diplomas and industrial or trade certificates. During the year the total sum received from all sources for current expenses was $260,012. The operations of the school during the year were conducted on a cash basis. The present endowment is $1,513,440. Mr. Washington says the pressing needs of the institution are: Fifty dollars a year for annual scholarships for the tuition of one student a year; $1,200 for permanent scholarships; money for current expenses in any amounts, however small; the increase of the endowment fund to at least $3,000,000; $25,000 for a building for religious purposes; $20,000 to complete the boys' trades building; $30,000 for a boys' dormitory building and five cottages for teachers at $1,200 each. THE WASHINGTON Y. M. C. A. BUILDING. Contract has been let for the $100,000. Y. M. C. A. building at Washington, D. C. Those interested had hoped that the structure from start to finish would be from the hands of Negroes. It happened that Mr. Bolling the only Negro bidding was under bid by $3,000 on the total contract by J. L. Marshall. In order that the wishes of the colored people be carried out practically the sub-contract on the brick work was to Mr. Bolling. The building will be four stories and a basement high, and will cover a space of 63 feet by 135 in size. The main entrance will be constructed of limestone and granite, and finished in vestibule with marble and terrazzo floors. The building will be largely fireproof, as $6,000 will be spent in the work of re-inforcing it throughout with steel columns and girders. The third and fourth floors will be given over entirely to dormitory purposes, the second will contain the educational department and boys' department, while the first floor will be occupied by directors' room, secretary's office, gymnasium, etc. The entire basement will be given up to the physical department and sports, swimming pool, lockers, etc. A ladies' retiring room will be provided on the second floor, as well as a large lecture room. The building as a whole will be provided with all the comforts and conveniences found in the most up-to-date specimens of its kind." THE COLORED VOTERS. Colored men will vote right when they vote in their own interest. They will have to be the judges in the matter. Political parties as such may no longer be depended on to help in making better conditions for the colored people excepting they be found in all of them. The boast has been that the race is the balance of power. It was all right as long as it was all right. But when that same balance of power began to prove a menace, making men mad because they were held out of office owing to the Negroes, it ought to have dawned on the Negroes that it was high time to get wise. The white men get together after it is all over; if there were strained relations owing to the heat of the campaign every thing grows lovely in the bye-and-bye. How is it with the Negroes? He is not but little included in the healing processes, becoming really inflammatory to those defeated on his account, and loved less by those aided as a thing of sympathy for those who have been beaten. The condition is faithfully stated, we think. Under the condition nothing remains but a case of distribution. We may as well say vote for your friends as to say vote for the best men. The best men to the individual are those that give him the greater consideration. Nor is this a selfish view, since those selected to stand for office are selected usually for their integrity; otherwise their character and reputation would be sufficient to undo them. As a rule, the individual standing for election on any of the tickets, are well chosen. Hundreds of men meet in convention for the purpose of making good selections. One can not go very much wrong in voting for any of them, hence the principle will be well enough maintained if one votes for his friends so long as no great hurting principles are involved whereby the community would suffer. One friend made is better than none. Really the Republicans, as much as they care to win, no not care to see the black vote piled on one side; not that they feel the vote is any less valuable to them; they see into the future; they see the drift of things, and it is none the less to their credit that the ugly tendency is not encouraged. Every election is of equal importance, at least to the candidates and partisans; votes are needed; votes of colored men are needed, consequently we may not expect to see candidates or partisans driving off the vote. But it is no unusual thing to hear them express themselves along the line of the foregoing after the voting. The intent is not malicious, it is in the interest of the public weal. The colored voter is aware of this condition and should enter into the spirit of the idea, doing what he can to bring about a better understanding. A LITTLE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE CONVENTION. Now comes the "other" side saying that the "great" Lexington Convention of Baptists was not so great as some of the other conventions. The "other" side says that many of the more influential ministers staved at home because of the stand Dr. Morris took in opposing the denunciation of the Roosevelt administration when the convention was held in Washington a year ago. At Lexington an effort was again made to make the Brownville matter and the present administration a part of the program. On the other hand, it is averred that: "The friends of President Morris in the here nor school. Institute and 21 age under 110 inductus. Mr. needs dollars for year;ships; on any increase least (afraid that he would not be re-elect- ed) organized the wildest and most unreasonable mob that has ever whooed in any political meeting. The mob spirit prevailed and this is the way he was re-elected. From the day the convention opened until its close, the agents of Dr. Morris scoured the convention (with printed circulars in their hands) in their efforts to work up a large delegation to and to Cincinnati, O., to see and hear Mr. Taft; and this accounts for the fact that the convention did not raise in actual cash enough money to pay the expenses of the meeting. By the expenses of the meeting we mean: Clerk's hire; making of badges (that are sold for $1.00 each), stationery, etc., and $900.00 to Dr. Morris for being President. For being President of the convention Dr. Morris gets more a year than many a hard-working pastor gets for his never-ending work." bound. Others of constituted authority may learn to discredit the Negroes, simply because they fail to pay respect to where respect is due. Other Presidents may learn to view with a alarm a tendency to make "reprivals" owing to what may be viewed as race injustices. And indeed there may be cases of clear injustice, not as in this case, where there are pros and cons but which fall in the category of "disfranchisements," "Jim Crow Car" provisions and other institutions and concerns where the separate idea prevails, but which are to be endured because the conditions best suit the times in which we live. Many of the leading Negroes seek to shape the political and civil life by the great broad political and civil principles—insisting that respect and consideration are things of force—that the polls are the penances. In truth such is the case where there are not the The foregoing from the "Alabamian" shows how far the influence of the Brownsville matter has gone. It is a great mistake! The Baptist Church or no other church should have allowed a question so largely of politics to color the great meetings held in the interest of the church and religion. The question is not of such importance as to disturb the spiritual equanimity of a religious body, and which really has but very little to do with matters material other than morals civilly considered, such as the liquor question, the divorce evil and similar questions. In view of the race relation the churches have not been opposed in their efforts to help in straightening out the entangled political skein, but it will be a reflection on the whole race if such a great church, or any church, be "rent asunder" over a question such as the one before the country or any question savoring very much of politics. Furthermore, men are not always what they might be when politics is the theme. More or less of the feeling to win at any cost is injected, and, as such things go in politics. We prefer to think of our churches and schools as far above the common swirl of politics, free of the cheapening influences which surely follow as the result of the contact. BROWNVILLE. The colored man whether he be for Taft or anti-Taft do not look with pleasure on the attempt to put Senator Foraker to the bad. Recent disclosures and the insistence with which they are put and the light in which they are put are not meant to be complimentary to him. It is thought that all these charges and counter charges are traceable to the Negro soldiers' incident which has become a race question. Since this is the case, it puts Mr. Foraker before the country as being fought because he dared to stand in the Negroes' defense. Whatever may be the views of those assailing him, and we may assume that they are also friends of the Negroes, they, the Negroes can not take kindly to the effort to destroy his public usefulness. We are of the opinion that the contention does not merely rest on the soldiers' incident, but that it is one of those factional quarrels incident to most every general campaign. The prize of the Presidency is big, one of the greatest known to man and the contest will not be without some friction. Men are not willing that the coveted distinction go uncontested, They are not willing to see so much power in the hands of a single individual that he may dictate to whom it should go; they are opposed to the Warwick idea other than that influence wielded of those among whom the advantages are common. That Mr. Roosevelt has been assailed and that most vigorously is an open fact. That he has handled institutions, concerns and individual is just as patient to those who cared to see. What is the consequence? We have the Roosevelt influence and the anti-Roosevelt influence. It appears that the Ohio Senator is not of the Roosevelt influence, and in his zeal, leaned further out than others adding greatly to the most vivid pictures of political whims known to politics. The Brownville matter again, as we view it was merely an incident to the quarrel for political supremacy. Consequently we make a mistake in laying two much stress on it as a reason for the differences and antagonism noted. The contention over the Brownville incident was an incident to the quarrel. For we may believe and at the same time be honorable in the belief, that, had the affair occurred at some other time, at sometime when not on the eve of a national election, the last of it would have been heard long ere this. The reason would not have been injected into the controversy, driving men to take stands as if of an oath, thereby locking up the Negroes' hope, when if otherwise, happening in the course of human events as things do, some way would have been found by which the matter could have been amicably adjusted. We have long since taken the position that the President is President, holding fast to the notion that he is advised in such matters, both by his views as to his duties and by those who are called around him for such purposes, without re-discussing the mater, it is but sensible to suppose he believes an acts has he does because of the authority vested in him as President. This view does not lessen the value of the opinions of other men—the Forakers and the race men who have so stoutly assailed him. We concede the President his own construction on what is considered his prevogative of office, a thing we concede men of much less note. The President is either right or wrong in his actions in the Brownsville matter. He at least thinks he is right, and thinks he is sustained the point is not whether he is right or wrong, but what he thinks about it. He evidently thinks he is right. If we are not careful we will deny men thought on a given subject—a fundamental principal of the land: something after the manner of free speech. Then speaking again to the point, if we find ourselves too vehement in objecting to the ruling and decisions of those chosen for deciding and ruling it may act as a boomerang, striking at the race on the re- bound. Others of constituted authority may learn to discredit the Negroes, simply because they fail to pay respect to where respect is due. Other Presidents may learn to view with alarm a tendency to make "reprivals" owing to what may be viewed as race injustices. And indeed there may be cases of clear injustice, not as in this case, where there are pros and cons but which fall in the category of "disfranchisements," "Jim Crow Car" provisions and other institutions and concerns where the separate idea prevails, but which are to be endured because the conditions best suit the times in which we live. Many of the leading Negroes seek to shape the political and civil life by the great broad political and civil principles—insisting that respect and consideration are things of force—that the polls are the penances. In truth such is the case where there are not the unusual conditions—race and its entailment. The ballot is king and it is understood, but when a special people are marked and prescribed it is more of diplomacy that must be wielded—discretion exercised—something at any rate, that may be the means of winning way into the narrow of things, not being considered distinct and apart as is the case today. That many contend for such and such political conduct does not mean very much, since we have no experience whatever, the wisest have no sure formula for solving the problem. Impatience is noted on the part of some when there views are not agreed to, as if they were infallible. Their views should not be spurned since they may be on the right track. They should extend the same hospitable feeling to those who do not hold similar views. Referring again to Foraker, colored men of whatever views appreciate him as a friend of the race. If he is no more friend than other men, it can yet be said he has stood up for fair play—for the widest publicity in Brownsville matter that all might know the actual status of the case. The merit of his position as opposed to that of the President, for it may be presumed that he had also his opinion is not much to be considered, but that he dared assert them in face of the opposing views by the President. That he thus asserted did not any more establish facts than did the opposing views of the President, that is in the minds of others. He stood alone for the race, it is the point—thinking he was right. Right or wrong he was for the race, not having in mind that inquitons wrong born of envy hatred but that which as harmless as right to those mistaken. The campaign, more than likely has been the reason for prolonging the Brownsville matter. It is to be hoped that the day will soon come when conditions are such that whatever happens to an individual or a set of individuals will not be made a race issue. When we are a proper part of the country this cannot happen, since we will then be citizens regardless of the incidental race relations. PATENTS TO NEGROES. According to the records at Washington not less than one-thousand patients have been granted to Negroes. The fact is one of the surest indications of intellect and ingenuity. The field for the inventive genius is very much limited and also very much worked; not only by colored men, but by white men with all their known power and ability for turning up something. These men know that fortunes await the individual who hit upon something that in any way facilitates labor or even proves popular as a thing for ammusement. The limited field, consequently is filled with prospectors, not a few of whom are Negroes, seeking the prizes that go to those who can invent the thing that will fill a long felt want. They sometimes succeed as the records show, but owing to poor circumstances are not always able to realize an inventor's part. In fact many of the greater inventions have been by poor men—mechanics, who could see the possibility of improvement in the devices with which they had to do, also others in the humbler callings who had chance to observe and reflect. The granting of a patent right is not half of it. Capital is necessary to push the invention, and here is where the man of small means must accept terms. The history of the patent business is filled with distressing pictures of want and misery until the day of "success", and which so often has meant sacrifice, of prospects at least. Yet without capital the invention might as well have stalled in abeyance. The tendency to defeat the inventor of his creation is where the fault lies. One will hardly have the hardihood to deny this tendency. It is a common condition, a sort of survival of the fittest but which fittest is perforce of circumstances in many cases and not a thing of equality of opportunity for showing in the rewards. Many white men have suffered in this respect. Most Negroes have suffered in this respect, finding it absolutely impossible to make headway excepting through conditions proposed by others: "It was a Cuban Negro named J. E. Matzlinger, who made the basic pat- THE NEGRO QUESTION SOLVED This may sound presumptive. But a reading of the booklet mentioned below will convince any one *e* capable of grasping the *m* in stample of the *n* in solution to every soluble difference between the races, whether it be lessening of Negro crime the checking of mob violence, the adjustment of Negro suffrage or the harmonizing of civil industrial conditions. Be convinced by reading. The Kev. By James Samuel Stemons. Comprising his treatise, "Why Crime Increases Among Negroes." from the Philadelphia Public Ledger, and his "The North Holds the Question," question formerly published in booklet form. "Your treatment of the question is remark able. You have unquestionably found the true solution." H. Berry, ex-State Treasury of Pennsylvania. "I am very much impressed with your solution of the race question. It is powerful and convincing." Esq. late editor of Boston Transcript. For sale by the Union News Company (railway stat nst) or by the author. Price 10 cents by mail. Agent wanted. Address James Manuel Stemons, 324 S. Hicks St., Philadelphia. ent for sewing soles on shoes," said Baker, "and if he had been up to snuff he would have been worth millions when he died, that machinery today brings thousands in the way of raylay. Matzlinger was a boot and shoe cobbler in Lynn, Mass. He organized a company to put the machine on the market, but was flim-flammed out of a majority of the stock. At the time of his death, however, he still held some of the shares which he thought would never be of value. He willed these to a Baptist Church in Lynn. Many years later the church became badly mottaged, and when the officers were hunting a way out of the indebtedness they pulled out this old stock. It brought them $15,000 more than enough to lift the mortgage." Granville T. Woods the greatest of Negro inventors has been more successful than the usual run of Negroes. He is an electrician, his discoveries have been along the line of electricity; something like forty devices have been invented by him, one of which he sold to the Bell Telephone Company for $10,000. "Humphrey Reynolds invented the main part of the ventilating machinery for Pullman cars. He was a porter on these cars at the time. The company got the patent before he did, however. 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Then comes the Dixie Range Quartette with encores to let; Montrose Douglass, the wizard of the wheel, leaves them screaming, and Old Uncle William Kersands closes the olo. The last act takes care of itself with laughter and fast dances. We met the Sells Floto bunch a few days ago at Smithville, Tex., we were as anxious to visit the sawdust ring as they were delighted to visit a hall show. A grand hand shaking took place as their train rolled onward. Quite a noticeable change in the performance was offered at this house last week. Hundreds were nightly turned in, and the audience wanted to see the splendid bill that was being given, headed by the "Ten Dark Knights." A number was seen for the first time, but the company in one of the best dramatic acts on stage. A very beautiful story, consisting of war times, love and duty, with original stage settings. This play was re-engaged so great was the interest shown by the kings. In front, unknown, beyond the glare Jaguar shadows loom; And sounds like mutteringwinds are there Foreboding doom. Yet wistfully we keep the boards; And as we mend The blundering, forgotten words, Hope to the end, Commendile Tyler's This act of beating on circuits. It gorgeous sculpture off Tim Ows minstrel hear meard man Commencing Monday, October 19, Rosalie Tyler 'Rainbow Girls' will be seen. This act come well recommended and has been organized for the big vaudeville show. The artists of ten young ladies, gorgeous costumes, special scenery, electrical effects, etc. Tim Owley and Billy Earthquake's minstrel head this week's bill in which is heard many tuneful songs and funny skits. Includes Jekyll and Hyde, bounding wire, does some marvelous feats. White and Washington, comedians, Juani, in her creation of plastique poses and serpentine dances, is seen to an advantage. Chas. Williams offers his one act musical, a scientific Statue," supported by the new Pkin Stock Company. The moving picture show in Louisville is certainly a corker. Mr. Lee has put in extensive improvements and expects to run in connection with the moving pictures, a splendid high class vaudeville bill. He has enlarged his stage and other devices used in regular theaters, such as drops, scenery, and electrical effects. The re-opening specialty, after being closed for two weeks for repairs, was an up-to-date minstrel of Louisville's most notable feature being the unique way in which it was staged. The second act was a side-splitting one act comedy, the Larry Taylor play, which was a rour from start to finish. Their bill composed some first class artists, such as Mr. Ike Taylor, the monologist, Mr. "Bad" Lively, that singer; Mr. Hen. Sawyer, who was a scream, impersonating the sheath gown girl, and the Gibson girl. Mr. Lowry in his banjo specialty is his part. The last part, the comedy, was staged by Miss Hubbard, and it were introduced some wonderfully clever songs and dances. Mr. Lee is certainly doing a world of good for the amusement living public of Louisville and is filling a most needful vacancy by furnishing a first class and up-to-date of enjoyment for the colored people. His ideas of business are really what they should be, in fact, he believes in furnishing a second act as nearly up to the standard as possible. With the new decorations and improvements the Thirteenth Street Theater bids fair, the most popular of all other theatricals affords the colored population of Louisville, Ky. English's— The five Harveys, Europeans, in a rapid, skilful, graceful and spectacular wire walking act, lead the Grand this week. The Harveys, three women and two men, seem as much at home on the wire as other vaudeville stars. The Harveys, in their act the effects of that long, hard, constant training that is rewarded in the end by an apparent ease in performing the most difficult T-shirt. The most act spectacular dance on the tight wire by the two younger women in costume. There are no apparent shorts to keep the audience in the most result satisfying the grace of their dance. The act is the best of its kind that has been seen at the Grand this season. A real musical oddity in the presence of the human musical instrument—the man who imitates with the voice the oboe, banjo, concertina, a trumpet, a saxophone, that a blind man could easily mistake the sounds for those emanating from the various instruments. His imitations reach a climax in a cornet rendition of "The Harveys." Another musical act out of the ordinary and highly entertaining is that of Claudius and Scarlet, man and woman, medley of songs of '49-63, the words of which are thrown on to a screen, and close with selections from grand opera, demonstrating the impossible that grand opera can be played on. Prof. Grais's baboons present one of the most amusing animal acts on the stage. The baboons are remarkably well trained and do some original stunts, including coopling with a bicycle. Prof. Grais conquered and deceptiveist, has added to his skill as a "magician" a pleasing personality that saves the overworked "conjuring" business from fuming. The baboons are also is and sings some good songs in a pleasing manner; "Two Hundred Miles From Broadway," the sketch presented by Emerin Campbell and company, while Bowhorey and Burt, in a sketched de the educated hoops open, THE PLAYERS. We are the players of a play As old as earth, Between the wings of night and day, With tears of mirth. There is no record of the land From whence it came; No legend of the playwright's hand, No bruited fame. Of those who far the piece were cast In the first night, When God drew up His curtain vast And there was light. Before our eyes as we come on From age to age, Frown up the footlights of the dawn On this round stage. To bear the storm-b beat of applause Fill our desire. When the dark Prompler gives us pause and we retire. —Bliss Carman. STAGE NOTES. Marion Brooks write me at 138 Liberty street, New Orleans. Denberry Social Club sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession, home, 1317 Gasquet street. Clarence Bush, the well known comedian, has just arrived in New Orleans from Chicago and sends regards to the bunch. P. A. Olden, the oldest circus man, died at Anoka, Minn., week before last, at the age of 39 years. He retired from the circus ring in 1881. Douglass and Whitley spare no pains or money to make this show the best on the road. The ghost walks every Monday night and has never been known to fail. J. Ed. Green will write the new book for S. H. Dudley, which he will present next season. Mr. Green will be with the "Smart Set" the remained of this season. On advance of his physician, Eph Thompson, the elephant trainer has closed his engagement at the winter garden, and has gone to Egypt for his health. A. G. W. Sango, of Muskogee, Okla., has just completed a large theater with a capacity of about 1,500. E. W. Smith is stage manager and Russell Works is general manager. Taylor and Taylor's big show have already been done. Smith down, J. J. Worlds, Sydney Chase, comes down, J. W.orlds and rag dance. Griffith B. Wilson is stage manager. The Edward Denton Big Real Coon Company, owned entirely by Edward Denton, opened September 15, at Milton, N. Y. and is now meeting with much success throughout Canada. Marsh Craig closed with Richards and Princes Minstrels at Seattle, Washington. Oct. 10 was the feature act with the company a long needed rest at his home in Chicago. Fisher and Fisher, the famous sketch artists of the Florida Blossoms Minstrels, are now playing stock at Royal Theater, Mempis Tenn, and making a big hit at Richmond. They send regards to Richmond Sill. The Florida Blossoms Minstrel and Comedy Company are still playing to big business in Alabama and every body who goes there will know how ever. The Fisher's, Lawrence and Owens joined the show in Columbus, Ga., and has made quite an addition. The Tramps Orchestra is making good in New Orleans, playing at all conventions that are held at that city. The band consists of four pieces: T. P. Brown, the drummer; E. A. Jones, trombonist; and S. Morant, base violin. T. P. Brown, manager. Miss Nellie Snyake is making good in her three songs, "Loving Eyes," "Night and Day," and featuring "Wow You Be a Baby Boy" with a beautiful doll the child and a "teddy Bear." Miss Snyake is making a doll in and out of the profession, and would like to hear from Louise Gray. The Plant Juice Veauville Company is doing a wonderful business, and has one of the strongest shows of the season. Foods and Smith, known as the "Two Birds and Smith, are cleaning up, "foods singing "You Mantle the Church, and "foods Mine. I'll Stay Right Here." Smith is bringing the house down singing "You Right Church, But in the Wrong Mine. Our best regards to Prof. Sam Russell. NASHVILLE STUDENTS CO. This show opened in Vicksburg, Mich., October 10, to S. R. O. only. The company follows—Henry Jefferson, Emmer Masson, Michael Hall, H. S. Rowler, Charles Beechum, May, Tom May, Tom Fred, Garland, A. Winn, in Baldwin, Mrs. Blanche Beechum, Cullen, Michael Hall, Calle Vassar and Hattie Garland. Little Johnie Edwards as Benslah Willis, the wonder in his turn as an old man, the master of the plantation, is a star in line. Eva Price made quite a hit with her hoop rolling act. Mr. Lowry said he was the best good a leading lady as he could have found. Mrs. Florence Hall is singing "Love with much success. Our comedian brought the house down singing "Tom Crazy." DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. At this writing we will mention the show in a nutshell. Manzie Campbell is opening the first part with a scream, "Tearing Louise," followed by H. D. Wooten, the singer, "When the Swallows Build their Sweet Swallow." Build their Edward Peat takes four and five encores with his lightening dance. Monroe Tuber, the lyric tenor, is singing one of the most prestigious songs ever written, "Dear Dixie." "The Song of the Foam is Home Sweet Home" is very well rendered by H. J. Woodson, the sousaphone growler. B. E. Edwards, the skyscraper tenor, is using "What That's the Rose Said to Mr. Duddy keeps a smile all the while, but keeps an encore. Others are J. J. Waverle, Crosby McQuilty, Terry White, Willie Lomax, and Lemma Hughes. The final closes with "Way down South in Dear O'Dixie," written by Crosby, our genial stage director. You have to be a thoroughbred to travel down through our solo performances Prince and Prince of Hearts, bornengers. PEKIN THEATER. MOVING PICTURE SHOWS. SHOWS OF THE WEEK. By J. D. H. scribed as "vaudeville comicalities," fill in with some warmed-over jokes the time between the act of the Harveys and that of the elemental The Kindleenoy yet presentation of Mohnar's "The Devil," demonstrates conclusively the impossibility of presenting a subtle play in moving pictures. The exhibition is pathetic in the extreme, the point of every scene being lost. Empire—The Navigator, a splendid burlesque vehicle, is well handled by the "Miss New York Yankees" department from the usual style of construction is adopted. It is laid out in two acts with the olo, which contains some high class acts, interspersed throughout. The music is beautiful tunes. The choir is large and well drilled, handsomely costumed and can sing. Abe Furguson, in a Jewish role, and Dave Furguson, as a "real play" are the funnakers and keep the audience roaring. a quandary as to which of the two teams is the better now as they were before the series began. Shawner made some sensational catches in the garden, gobbling up everything that became his way. Dooley's face was a study each time the crack of an A. B. C. bat sent a hit into the ranks of the Reserves. It is announced that the "All Professionals," from Kentucky, will play the Brewers next Sunday at Northwestern Park. "Pap" Butter can still stand on the bridge of equality and hurl defiance at the "Quisseries," they haven't done anything to him yet. Herron's perfect throw from center to the left play at the Reserve second baseman, was a "pesch," and was greeted with much applause. THE CHICAGO SHOW SHOP. The dear old stroll has begun to show the effects of winter, the sons and daughters of bam have returned to the cellar in the sun set houses, with the exceptions of one or two, have commenced to look for the "green shutters," as the pace has been killing throughout the summer season, as provided by the ham huts. The men that put their good money in slot theaters were lucky to get away with their hats. There has been a lot of work being managed, who thought all that the money to open one of these slot machine theaters and the rest was easy, but the story they have to tell would have been much more interesting, pointed their guns on one popular house on the stroll, but the manager of this house just folded his arms and let them fire away until their ammunition gave up. The manager would be suicide for the small houses to try and compete with. Now it looks like every one along the stroll will have the same manager, who manages started things right by building one of the finest houses in Chicago and engaging the best talent to run the house. They pay the same salary as the other managers, who treat their patrons regardless of color. James Marshal has given up the management of the Dunbar to be president, but the stuck-up boss "just" will beOUND the Maximum Cafe from now, on singing "Never Again." The Monagram, the little house Miss Willie Ingalls made popular, has changed hands again, and Jarvis, a very popular yankee, has resigned. He is now on a film advertising exchange down town. The Washington, the house that Mr. Wyce started on its road to sorrow, has used up another angel bank book and is using up the "green shutters." The stroll has another amusement house along the way that has had more ups and downs than a willie car dramatize the business. Business Center Rink turned them away when it first opened its doors. This had its effect on the manager's head; now the people are coming in, Business Center Rink told them again. The public don't care anything about the manager or his name or face, they want to be amused and treated right. The day has passed when you can use your patrons as you want, and has been a prosperous year in Dahomey. Cole and Johnson have struck Chicago right this time, everybody is going. Julia Jones has been invited to attend one of the many colleges she attended, Holy Knights of the Gallery Gods," this is Jones's class, no higher; he would go to sleep on the lower floor. Chicago has a club of five cent theater companies, and it is one of "Black Cats." They are not after the white rats, however. Marlon Brooks has been mentioned as the president, James Marshall as treasurer. The Cats have been invited to attend some one ought to offer them help, as the poor actors are sadly in need of some one to protect them against the cheap managers. The managers around Chicago have about made up their minds that the public pays for acts and are meeting their demands by putting on colored acts. Any house that uses a colored act each week does. The Schiller this week has on two colored acts out of four, McCarver and Harris, Cozy Smith and her picks, this is something out of the ordinary for the classic north side of the public demonstration. It is the answer. P. Lowery, of the Wallace Hagen-back CIRCUS, is in the city collecting talent for the coming winter season, and he gets the people he wants he will have. Report has it that Malvay will soon return to the stroll and build a house where he will present the group look like chicken coops. If he come, the stroll isn't going to move. BREAK EVEN. A. B. C.'s Take Last of Series in Their Struggle for the Championship. Undaunted by the chilly blasts one thousand faithful fans were on hand to witness the last game of the series between Brighton Beach Park last Sunday. Both teams took two games each out of the four played, thus ending the contest. The second game was the to the dissatisfaction of the "buggs," who were desirous of having the perplexing question settled once and for all time as to who were the real masters. The third game, as happens, was the best of the four games played, in that did the contest appear on onesided, but was anybody's victory until the conclusion inning. A snappy, gingery article of ball was put on the table, and the stumps of the sensational order were frequent throughout the fray. It is being claimed by many of the wise ones, that the Reserves was a "hypodrome" or "fixed" affair. This is absolutely absurd, and a positive injustice to both management. No contest was ever fought out more than two games just played by these two teams. Whitridge was hit hard and persistently in the last struggle. His team fielded brilliantly behind him, but to no avail. The clouting of the Brewers would have been even faster. Pany than the Reserves, Talbott pitched a steady game and was on the job at all stages, so thereby hangs the tail. The final score was 6 to 3. Scor. A. B. C. Allen, 3 Hutchinson, s Shawir, if Merida, 2 Davis, rf Gordon, c Board, 1 Herron, cf Talbot, p Totals Reserves Cullen, 3 R. Davis, l Pierce, 2 Ramamu, s Lotshaw, rf Dooley, c Pierson, 1 Barnes, cf Whitridge, p Totals A. B. C.'c Reserves 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 1 0-6 0 1 1 0 0 1 0-3 Bases on balls- Off Whitridge, 4; off Talbot. 3. Struck out-By Whitridge, 2; by Talbot. 1. Hit by pitcher- R. Davis, Baumman, Allen, Shawler. Two-base hit- Shawler. Sacrifice hit-Plerson. Double base. Sacrifice hit- bases. Cullen, Shawler, Merida. Passed ball Dooley. Umpires-Gardner and Clein. Time-1:45. Attendance-1,000. NOTES OF THE GAME Todd is a daring base runner. All of the boys were there with the club. Rube Page was all smiles over the result. The betting opened 15 to 7 on the Reserves. Somebody sure got to "stung." They added new unipiles, substituted in the places of Adams and McLaughlin, were satisfactory. It is indeed a pity that the original five games scheduled to be played were not finished, the public just asked. a quandary as to which of the two teams is the better now as they were before the series began. He made some sensational catch in the left garden, gobbling up everything that came his way. Dooley's face was a study each time the crack of an A. B. C. bat sent a hit into the ranks of the Reserves. He announces that the "All Professionals from Kentucky, will play the Brewers next Sunday at Northwestern Park. "Pap," Butler can still stand on the bridge of equality and hurl defiance at the Quincey team they haven't done anything to him yet. Herron's perfect throw from center to the plate in the seventh, cutting off the Reserve second baseman, was a "peach," and was greeted with much applause. The following line-up of all professional ball players, showing the positions they played this season, will meet the A. B. C.'s next Sunday at Northwestern Park: Fisher, first base, Toronto. Cooley, short or center, Terre Haute. Lindley, right field, Omaha. Pritchert, third base, Lincoln. GIANTS A WINNER. The Louisville Giants defeated the Reciac team the second game of their series before a large crowd. The defeat led to a loss to the team, resulting in Griffin and with the support of his teammates, which was faultless. The same teams meet next Sunday at Reciac's Park, Twenty-eight and Garland. Score: R.H.E. Reciac ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -2 7 4 L. Giants ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3 4 Three-base hit —Wallace, Booker, Grandniger —Home run —Grandniger, Lou Giants —Coleman and Struck. Lou Giants —Crutcher and Vetter, Struck out by Crutcher, 3. Umpire —Nutter and Cline. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Word was received recently of the sudden death of the mother of Mrs R. B. Champ, Charles Sharp continued ill. Rev. Dr. Henderson has been sent to the take place on the 20th of March and Terry received word recently of the serious illness of her husband at the Soldiers Home in Danville, Ill. Mrs. Mitcherson of South Lurton street is on the side this week. The Women's Club acted at the Sunday Tabernacle's Meeting in a body Wednesday night, October 7. Mrs. Maggie Porter and son Ralph have gone to Missouri to live. Robert Redding and William M. McMillan are working to our cell Saturday, October 10. Mrs. Anderson Carter of Arnold, Ill., had the misfortune recently to be stung by a bumblebee on the face which is very painful. Mrs. David Johnson is living on both Lurton and McMillan. Mr. Elgin Biglow and daughter Gladys have re-turned to Chicago, Ill., after a pleasant visit with her mother. Misses Henrietta Mosely and Gertrude Morgan were St. Paul's last week. Mr. Ford was received recently of the death of Rev. Christburg at Galesburg, Ill. He is well known here and the family will have the sympathy of the whole community. Mr. Elgin is the best-known. Mr. Elgin Brown of North Diamond street were able to attend the Sunday meeting October 3. Mrs. M. C. Clark attended the feder Mrs. Carrie Williams is on the sick list. Mrs. Edward Terry left October 10 for Danville, IL., on account of the serious illness of her husband.…Lucile Stewart is on some fine school work.…Mrs. Craig of Place Place is on the sick list this week. CLARKSVILLE, TENN Special to THE FREEMAN PIQUA, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The political aspect in Miami Valley among Afro-Americans: The sentiment has settled down and taken on a degree ten per cent better for Taft than it was two weeks ago. The number will support Nebraskan candidate. All in favor of the senior Senator in his fight for the Senate and will do everything for the Representatives throughout the various districts to legislature Among our churches: Rev. P. Everett, former pastor of Park Avenue Baptist Church, preached two excellent sermons last Wednesday and Thursday and was asked to speak at the associations of both churches...Cyrene Avenue M. E. Church is entertaining their missionary society...Mrs. John Jackson will again appear before the public in an ennumeration be a rare treat. She will be assisted by the Colored Republican Glee Club and will give away a gold watch to the one selling the largest number of tickets...L. Johnson, local agent of The Freeman. RALEIGH, N. C. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Y. M. C. A. Shaw University gave its annual social Friday evening, October 9. An excellent program was rendered, including a number of visitors from the city attended, . . . Miss Smith/sister of Mrs. Mallard, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Mallard, on account of her visit to the ward to the great Negro state fair, which will take place October 19 to 23. Among the airship. Large crowds are expected to attend. . . When you want The Freeman call around to Mr. J. B. Allen's Grovery C. E. Cabarrus street, Eugene levy, agent. TROY, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN James Henderson conducts a first-class restaurant on Oak street...J. C. Henderson carries a fine line of groceries...Lee Wilson conducts a grocery store on Lake street...Lomie Lomie conducts a pop-up store on Three Notch street...Robin Dix has been in the grocery business for eight years...Mrs. Laura Thurman is having a three-room cottage built...Misses Lenora and Estella High, daughtry girls...Miss Estella for Normal, Ala., to attend school...Lovett Edwards left last week to attend school at Morris Brown, Atlanta, Ga...Mrs. Molle Paul has returned from Barnwell life, Sunday, October 4. She was 80 years THEATRICAL ENGRAVING QUALITY RIGHT PRICES RIGHT INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING & ELECT. CO. P. O. Box 103. (MENTION THE FREEMAN) INDIANAPOLIS IND. 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: Greenwood, S. C., Oct. 17; Abbeville. 19; Elberton, Ga., 20; Hartwell, 21; Lavonia, 22; Toccoa, 23; Gainesville, 24; Atlanta, 26-27. Write or wire. 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, of age. Her funeral was attended from the First Baptist Church by Rev. M. C. Harris. Mrs. Cornelia Byrd entertained at her house. Mrs. Byrd will Offer Willing Bible Club. The child of Elake Grady was buried last week. The baby of Mrs. Gussie Turner was buried in the same house. Mrs. Turner conducts a barber shop on Oak street. . .Mr. and Mrs. Walter Love own a fine residence on Fairview street. Mrs. Emerson owns a grocery store on Jones street. Mrs. Kathleen owns a nice line of groceries on Montgomery street. Henry Slayton is doing a nice job. Mrs. Slayton has a two-story hall at a cost $27,075.60. . .Read The Freeman and kept posted. 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, 3228 Armour Ave., Chicago To Theatrical Performers. I am now located at 146 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. Sarah Gant. Proprietress. WANTED. Good piano player at once. Good position and good wages. For particulars write Mrs. R. L. Pannell. 404 Angusta street, Stauton, Va. ROUTE. Black Patti Trombadors—Charleston, S, C, Oct; 19, Savannah, Ga, 10; Brunswick, S, C, Oct; 19, Savannville, Fla, 22; Bainbridge, Ga, 24. In Old Kentucky Company—Oklahoma City, Okla, 19; Muskogee, 20; Joplin, Mo, 21; Omaha, Neb., 22; Marshall's Old Plantation Company THEATRICAL QUALITY RIGHT INDIANAPOLIS ENGINE P. O. Box 103. 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 partion Co., as per route: Greenwood, S. C. Oct. 17; Avonia, 22; Toccoa, 23; Gainesville, 24; Atlanta, 26 WAN Performers, male and female, for the Comedy Company. Those doubling DOUGLAS & 361 Fourth Street, Richards & Mins Wants good Cornet Player ADD Holland & In Care of T SHOW M Take Me On or about Sunday, Jan. 10, 1909 and controlled by the colored Knight throw open its doors to the public. To say that New Orleans, with one of the best show towns in Annot add anything to her well established We offer the finest and best equipment. ABSOLUTELY FIRE-PROOF AND Every facility for the convenience player. Seating capacity, 892. Sches 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., 5 Norrid and Rowe's Big Circus—Guayama, Mexico, Oct. 19; Magdoline, 28; Nogales, 21. Harry A. Brown and Hodges—Week of Harry A. Brown and Hodges—Week of October 19, Grand Theater, Butte, Mont. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mall, as the names will appear four times and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send round from time time and letter could be forwarded at once. Gentlemen's List. Bruce, W. A. Carter, Paul. Clark, Prof. H. I. Collins, Mrs. Rosa. Gaston, S. S. Carlman, Nellie. Drakers, Alfred. Hill, C. C. Henderson, Shelton. Horne, W. L. James & body. Carman, G. Jordan, Paul. Kersands, Arthur. Levard, Wm. A.—2 Malone, William. McDaniel, Mance. Mayfield, Wm. H. McMullen, W. L. Pierce, William. Sherman, Rosa. Sherman, G. E. Talber, Jao. Toliver, John. Vassar, M. B. Williams, Geo. A. Williams, George. Williams, Geo. A. Williams, Isaac. Quine, G. W. Ladies' List. Cook, Abbie Mitchell. Crosby, Goldie. Miles, Miles, Mabel. Coming Soon A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY The greatest Negro show of them all. Watch and wait for the Big Comedy PAT CHAPPELLE, Box 702, Jacksonville, Fla ENGRAVING PRICES RIGHT BRAVING & ELECT. CO. (ON THE MAN) INDIANAPOLIS IND. Boon and Cafe, Kincaid, Props. and Professional People. in Connection. National, 4360. Cincinnati, Ohio. TED! Can place good tuba player, also alto who mss. Address Pat Chappelle. Mgr. Rabbit's Foot beville. 18; Elberton, Ga., 20; Hartwell, 21; La- 27. Write or wire. TED! The Florida Blossoms Minstrels and band given preference. Address WORTHEY, Macon, Georgia. & Pringle's trels and Bass Singer at once. RESS & 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 dishes reputation. Red Negro show house in the world, MODERN IN APPOINTMENTS, e and comfort of the patron and stage Measurements: 51 feet 6 in- Priscenium Arch, 25 feet wide, 20 mms 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. Race Gleanings Dr. C. H. Payne, Consul to St. Thomas, D. W. L., is now at Parkersburg, W. Va., to give his assistance to the campaign. Dr. S. T. Glanton, professor of Hebrew and New Testament, and professor of Negesis, in the theological department of the Selma university, Selma, Ala., was in Indianapolis recently, and reports that the past scholastic year of the institution was over. The students' 76 of the number were studying theology. The school is under the control of the Alabama Baptist Colored State Convention, of which Rev. J. H. Eason is president. The school reopened October 5. Oscar W. Reid, one of the Negro members of the Twenty-fifth Infantry who discharged from the account of the Brownsville affair has carried a suit to compel the payment of salary from date of his discharge until the termination of his enlistment, alleging that he was under contract with him, the Supreme Court of the United States. The suit was first brought in the District Court for the Southern District of New York, and Judge Hough, of that court, gave an adverse decision to陪 JACKSON. MISS. The city of Jackson was at its best today among the colored population. We had with us the distinguished educator, Dr. Booker T. Washington, and he was in the place of the man who was in the city. Mr. Washington, was well-ceived on every hand. Where Mr. Washington was so deeply touched was at the Smith Robinson Public School for college children who he had about two thousand school children in wavily. Among the most-current school children, Washington's carriage came to a halt about two thousand voices were heard singing "My Country." This of Thee." Mr. Washington stopped for a long time, and he was very brief to return to the children, and then was driven up Capitol street, direct to the Coliseum building, where he delivered his address to fully eight thousand soons to the school. He was in the house of the country. The address was well received on every hand by both white and black. There were about six hundred of the leading who's'ers of the town. Mr. Washington's address, and he was applauded throughout his address by both races. At the close of Mr. Washington's address, the people in the gallery, the one thousand, made a wish for the slops, go down the way they were to be used to Mr. Washington. In doing so the gallery gave way and about two hundred or more people fell through to the bottom floor. In a rush for the exits there were 1000 more, both white and colored, badly mashed. Some got broken legs, some broken arms. COLORED MAN HERO OF FIRE At the risk of his life Jacob Nobile, color children, people, including three children, from the Mt. Washington street, Boston, shortly after dislocated at the time over fifty colored and white Homes in Macon Co., Ala. A Glimpse of Opportunities Offered. Macon County, with the celebrated Tuskegee Institute located in the center, may be counted as one of the most favored in the State of Alabama as to lands, churches, schools, medical attention, railroads and other organizations for the common good of the people. Public Schools Nearly all of the forty-nine communities in the county have nicely painted and furnished school houses and eight months public school term for the colored children. Some of the best teachers to be found in the State are engaged in teaching public schools in this county. Lands The northeastern portion is rolling land. The south and southwestern portions are comparatively level, consisting of a part of the celebrated "Black Belt" lands. Some of the finest pine and hardwood timber lands in the South can be found in Macon County. The soil varies in richness, giving returns largely in proportion to the way it is handled by the farmers. By carefully handling the soil from one-half to one and one-half bale per acre can be obtained in almost any section of the county. From nearly any variety of sandy soil to almost any kind of clay may be found in the borders of this county. Ordinary lands range in prices from eight dollars to ten dollars per acre. Many thousands of acres of good land lie in waiting for some one to get hold of them and put them into cultivation. Farms for Sale Forty acres of land one-half mile from the Normal School land, one-half mile from a good eight months school, in a good community, two-room house on the place. Cash preferred, but might be induced to sell on installments. Forty acres of land one mile from the Normal School's land. A nice four-room house, painted on the outside, plastered and painted on the inside hallway, front and back porches. One hundred fruit trees, one barn, one spring and one well. This place is a bargain. Forty acres of timbered land one and one-half miles from Normal School farm. Elighty acres of land well timbered; fifteen acres clear; one frame house; two springs; within one-fourth mile of a good eight-months school; can be bought for seven hundred and fifty dollars. Would like all cash, but would sell on easy terms to reliable party. Two hundred acres of good land. Most of it will grow a bale of cotton to the acre. Four miles from Tuskegee on the Cotton Valley-Tuskegee road. Well timbered, well watered, fine pasture land. Three two-room houses. One hundred sixty acres of land two miles north of Franklin Station, ten miles from Tuskegee, at $6.50 per acre. Fifteen hundred acres of land, fourteen miles southwest of Tuskegee, ten miles from Auburn, Macon County. Two million feet of timber, five hundred thousand feet of oak, hickory, poplar and ash; five hundred thousand feet of fine hard yellow pine; the balance swamp and second growth of tall fine pine; some rich land already under cultivation; six new houses completed; good roads; plenty of water; wire fencing valued at six hundred dollars. Near a good school. Forty acres. Three miles from Tuskegee on the Cowles Station road; streams of water which never fail. This piece of land can be had cheap. It is situated about one mile from the Normal School farm. Call and see me early. One hundred and twenty acres of land at ten dollars per acre; sixty acres clear and the balance in woods; a new two-room house; near a good eight-months school; six miles from Tuskegee; in a healthy community; can be bought on easy terms. Six hundred forty acres of land on the Tuskegee Montgomery road near a good eight-months school. There is a six-room house well built, painted, celled, with porches, glass windows, etc., located on the place. There is, also, a four-room house with similar improvements, fruit trees, good water, barn costing four hundred and fifty dollars, five tenant houses. Land rents for twelve bales of cotton, but will easily rent for fifteen or twenty. The owner will take two thousand dollars cash and the balance in payments of one thousand dollars a year. Eighty acres' of land with a four-room house, fruit trees, good water, six miles from Tuskegee on the Tuskegee Notasulga road, near a good eight-months school; plenty of timber. Can be bought for nine dollars per acre. If strangers want to be shown land in various parts of the County I shall be glad to accompany them and help them in every way possible to secure what they are looking for. Address all communications to Special to THE FREEMAN persons were on the point of retiring. Noble, who is a waiter, chanced to be sitting doorstep when he observed flames bursting in a building. His first thought was that of saving his eratives. Running into the house, he dashed upstairs, only to find the whole house filled with smoke and flames. He burst into the second story he discovered his sister, Marion Noble, and his mother, crying with fear and choking for breath. Both were endeavoring to find the hallway. Seizing the second story into the street. Then returning into the building, he did his best to raise the imates. Then, making his way upstairs, he carried out his sister Marion in his arms. Following the Nobles came Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Myers, who conduct the apartment houses at 33 and 35 Winchester street. He carried his attention to 31 Winchester street. On the floor he found Alexander Steele, Margaret Steele and Alice Steele, overcome by smoke and lying in their beds. Seizing the two youngest first, Noble carried them to the house. He found Alice in his arms. Then, on learning that Austen McKavan, 25, and Alick Clayton, invalids, suffering from pleurisy, were in the house at 31 Winchester street. Noble with William Harris, succeeded in reaching both men. BALTIMORE, MD. Special to THE FREEMAN. The B. & O. Porter's Association will give their annual ball and reception at the monumental Assembly room corner St. Benedict's Street, evening, November 12. This is the first of the season, and the many friends, the organizers and the general public are cordially invited to be present on this occasion, and an evening of unalloyed enjoyment and undisciplined laughter in famous Metropolitan Band, with Prof. H. Anderson as leader. Prof. Fred C. Dahney will have charge of the floor. Souvenirs will be given to the first 100 ladies present. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: In the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the state of Indiana, Susie Thompson vs. James D. Thompson. Pursuant to Plaintiff Complaint, 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 Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana her complaint 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 the plaintiff is not a resident of the State of Indiana, and said cause is for divorce, and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint filed in said Clerk's office in said court, and answer or demur thereto on the 10th day of December, 1908. Now Therefore, by order of Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint by order of the court, the he appear and answer or demur thereto, Lands THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. at the calling of said cause on the 10th day of December, 1908, the same being that he be called in for the term of said 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 contained and alleged will be heard and determined in his absence. Margret | State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: C. Atkins | in the vs. Circuit Court of Marion County, Calvain County, in the State of Indiana, Atkins | No. 17.188 Complaint Divorce. BE TK NOWN, That on the 29th day of Sept. 1908, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion Court, in the State of Indiana, named defendant, Calvin B. Atkins and the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, Calvin B. Atkins, is the cause is for divorce, and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to be demur thereto on the 29th day of November, 1908. NOW THEREFORE, by order of said court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified against him, and that he is guilty of said cause and answer or demur thereto at the calling of cause on the 30th day of November, 1908. said defendant to be held of said court, to be begin and held at the Court House in the city of Indianapolis, on the first Monday in November, 1908, said complaint and statements and things therein complained and alleged, will be held in court for the absence. LEONARD M. QUILL, Clerk. W.M. H. PAYNE. Attorney for Plaintiff. 50 N. Delaware St. Oct. 3-3t. HAIR SWITCHES Bangs and Wigs of every description. Most complete line of Hair Goods in this country for colored people. Send stamp for catalogue. T.W. TAYLOR. Howell. Mich Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. Indianapolis VOTE FOR Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. PRICE 15 CENTS. Manufactured by THE LINCOLN POMADE COMPANY NORFOLK, VA., U. S. A. George W. Stubbs, Republican nominee for Judge of Juvenile Court. Vote For E. J. Robinson On Republican Ticket for County Treasurer. He advocated and secured the passage of the Depository Law. Under nine months of administration, he has returned to the Treasury, for the benefit of the taxpayer. $20,750 into it. He has put into operation a new system to facilitate the payment of taxes. He has granted a plan by which every taxpayer can verify the accuracy of each receipt. Books for inspection at any and all times. Vote For Charles Remster He advocated and secured the passage of the Depository Law. Under nine months of administration, he has returned to the Treasury, for the benefit of the taxpayer. $20,750 int he. He has put into operation a new system to facilitate the payment of taxes. He has surraured a plan by which very taxpayer can verify the accuracy of each receipt. Books or inspection at any and all times. Vote For Charles Remster He advocated and secured the passage of the Depositary Law Under nine months of his administration, he has returned to the Treasury, for the benefit of the taxpayer. $30.750 interest, as put into operation a new system to facilitate the payment of taxes. He has inaugurated by his payer the 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. Oliv Vote For Frank C. Olive Republican Nominee for Representative. Election November 3, 1908. Vote For JOHN F. ENGELKE Vote For JOHN F.ENGELKE Vote For JOHN F. ENGELKE, Republican Nominee for Representative. Election November 3, 1908. Vote Dr. G. A. Republican For Coroner of Election Novel Vote Clarence Democratic Vote For Dr. G. A. Petersdor Republican Nominee For Coroner of Marion County. Election November 3, 1908. Vote For Clarence E. Weir Democratic Nominee Dr. G. A. Petersdorf Republican Nominee For Coroner of Marion County. Election November 3, 1908. For Judge of Superior Court, Room 4. Election November 3, 1908. Vote James Democratic County Con Third District. The good of the people Shall be my first cons James E Vote For JamesKervan Democratic Nominee for County Commissioner Third District. Election Nov. 3,'08 The good of the people Shall be my first consideration at all times. James E. Berry County Commissioner Third District. Election Nov. 3,'08 For Assessor Center Township. Your support is respectfully solicited. --- DIVORCE. 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Lincoln Hair Pomade is the only highly recommended preparation for this purpose on the market. It is Lincoln Hair Pomade you want, so refuse sweat and inferior substitutes. Do not take anything that is claimed to be just as good, but insist on getting the genuine. PRICE 15 CENTS. Manufactured by 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 to THE LINCOLN POMADE CO., 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. The Depository Law Under nine months of his for the benefit of the taxpayer. $20,750 interest, facilitate the payment of taxes. He has inau- rify the accuracy of each receipt. Books open For Remster, For C.Olive, For ENGELKE, For Petersdorf Nominee Marion County. November 3, 1908. For E. Weir, Nominee For Kervan Nominee for Commissioner Election Nov. 3, '08 --- HAIR. "WHO IS MIKE?" Mike L. Jefferson, Republican Nominee for Township Assessor. Election November 3, 1908. 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. KLAUSMA REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Surveyor Marion County. Election November Chas. F. Maas For Representative, who stands for equal privileges to all a 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 office, fair treatment to every citizen, special privileges to non Vote For HENRY C. SCHROEDE HENRY L. KLAUSMAN, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Surveyor Marion County. Election November 3d For Representative who stands for equal privileges to all and no discriminating legislation. I pledge myself to an honest enforcement of the law as applies to the office, fair treatment to every citizen, special privileges to none. HENRY C. SCHROEDER, For Township Trustee. If elected I promise to select a committee of colored ladies from different churches in the city to act as sponsors for worthy col citizens entitled to the charity of the county, and shall act accor to their reports. Vote For ADOLPH SEIDENSTICKE 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. Democratic Nominee for the Legislature. Election November 3d. Vote For Hon. Merle N. A. Walker Republican Nominee for Probate Judge. Election November 3, 1908. Vote For GEORGE HITZ For County Commissioner 2d District. Candidate on Prohibition Ticket. When elected will clean out grafters in court house and save the tax payers sands of dollars. This can be done only by putting an honest man in power. Carl Von Hake The People's Popular Candidate for Commissioner 2d District. Your vote solicited on the merits of an honest business car in Marion County. I submit my past administration in office, recommendation for your future support. Elliott R. Hooton Candidate for 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. Vote For Pliny W. Bartholomew Candidate for Judge of Superior Court, room 5, on Democrat ticket; former Judge room 3. Record approved by the people 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 FrankB.Ross Frank B. Ross, Democratic Nominee For Judge of Probate Court. Hon. Lawson M. Harvey, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Judge Superior Court Room 4. Election Nov. 3d. Hon. Lawson M. Harvey, REPUBLICAN NOMINEE Judge Superior Court Room 4. Election Nov. 3d. SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. THE BOXING GAME By Charles D. Marshall— It is understood by the sporting fraternity that Sam Lafond and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien soon to appear in a six-round match. Now, this little contest should prove interesting for the boxers, as both men are clever clever with the gloves, and for that has made that qualifier to him as a fighter. He is aggressive and powerful and has a terrestrial knick, which brings home the battle in most of his fights. There is a notable spot in the middle of Lafond's make-up. His head is like a stone and it takes an awful punch on one of his low limb. Sam is really one of the greatest fighters in the ring to-day, because he does not seem to be heavy in the weiter, middle, light, heavy heavyweight class, and he genius makes good in the biggest way, of course, there is a good ginger in the punch, but O'Brien, in steam he has will have little effect on Lafond. Sam is all endurance and fitness. Eastern fighters call the Nero jug pug the "Iron Man", and James J. Curtins thinks the mom de plume fitting to Landon and bring up最 important in the sporting light's mind is what to do with the Bostonian. Few of the present-day fighters offer to help the colorful scorpions. To my mind, I think promoters should make demands of the white pugs, the white fighters if they are not the proper representatives or refuse to offer white lighters any consideration whatever. The public is anxious to see such fighters matched with white fighters, and really the public is demand-ful. If the public demands such, the promoters should know that a better paying mate will be available, and the public is deeply interested in colored fighters mentioned are prime Champion shot-p favorites with the very highest class sporting element the country over. Instead of a six-round contest between two players and Sam Lanford, a finish fight should be arranged. There is no doubt but what the little contest will prove very interesting, but a twenty-bound battle between these two great ring generals would have proved a great deal interesting to the extent of thousands of dollars. Finally a colored football team in the country but what has not started the sea-ward direct line can be had on the different sides of the field, and called big teams have not got down to real business as yet. That is, they have not used any fancy plays, delayed passes orward passes, which they will use in the last contests to be played later on in the season. In the making of a successful football team almost all depends upon the coach and training he is able to administer. Now, training he is able to administer, the general run of the coaches are men who have few spare moments to devote to sounds because of the urgent necessities of the game, and come through rigid labor. He tries his best to prepare his eleven for each game through time will hardly permit, so that the coach must or make a fair showing. Few outside the office can realize through it really realize the worry and recessibility of a coach of a colored football team, must prevent any of his men from getting into the right way to play each position. He must have the best style of play. He must know the latest methods of offense and defense. In fact, he must have the knowledge of the nature that there is, all for the salary of -nil. it is reported that Burns and Johnson will light to a finish in Sydney, Australia, and the last work in November or the first in December, and should the match be pulled out, the world would pause to breathe a sigh of pain or suspense and be glad of it. Sam Patrick, Jack's manager, writes from Kensington: "they seem too good to be true" and it certainly proves that the world has become weary of hearing of Burns oering to fight Johnson, and unless this report be true, fight fans will not have attention to Burns in the after- --- The match that was to be pulled off at Wisconsin on October 15 between Billy Wittich and Hugo Kelly was interfered with by the sherif serving notice through the authority of the governor of Wisconsin because he was to be a boxing exhibition, but a prize Governor Davison declared that, be any more lights in the State. Under the Wisconsin the boxing exhibition are permitted for a limited number of rounds. Even to that I should judge that sport will become a dead one in the state of Wisconsin unless some terribly dangerous are made in the next few months. The Lexington, Ky., races have proven a wonderful success this season on account of the large number of fast horses that have unleashed of rarest track in the last few days. Other associations brilliant meetings, but the one under the suspices of the Kentucky Trotter breeders Association is rewarded by lottery of everywhere as the greatest of the year. There is a sentimental interest attached to the old stakes that are received from year to year. One of the most-earned of Kentucky Futurity, with a value of $3,000, which was won by Czarana, Wednesday, October 2. The creek daughter of Peter Czarana. It is said that the winning chance by Czarana created more enthusiasm than any previous event. What sense as a rank surprise was the poor showing of Ruth Dillon. 6 LONG CONTRACT FOR GOTCH Special to THE FREEMAN. CHICAGO. October 15.—Frank Gotch, the champion heavyweight wrestler, who is now an attention to the numerous challenges are being fired at him by aspiring matriarchs will also defer his proposed trip to Europe, and he will travel the Morrison Hotel, with his entire theatrical company, having just completed a tour where he has signed for an extended trip in the country nearly forty weeks of contracts to complete before he can enter the ring again. He will be a Roller and other wrestlers, who are anxious for a try at him, will have to wait. A. B. C. CLUB CLOSE SEASON Last Sunday's game at Northwestern Park marked the closing of a remarkable in baseball. The indianapolis A. B. C. team in baseball, the Chicago Bulls, is greatest in the history of Ran Butler's famous semi-professional players because of its being one of fast-ball playmaking. Butler visited here this season and did not leave here without the wily A. B. C. team taking at least one game. He brought to improve his line-up next season, and will undoubtedly have one of the best pitching staffs obtainable. Northwestern Park will undergird iterations in various ways for the comfort of the many, after the season of football. CHADWELL AS A HEAVY LOSS. In the death of George M. Chadwell, who had been supervisor over the colored RALPH ROSE, out of the world, and a great admirer of public schools of Indianapolis, and who died a few weeks ago, the athletics of this vicinity lose a stanch supporter, one of the best the colored youth has ever had. But the team proved a real success unless Mr. Chadwell took part, either as a player or an official. It was the same in all other sports. Chadwell always took a hand in the game, and played fair and square at all times. He seemed to love clean, live, manly sport, and found no moments too small to devote to athletics. So ardent an admirer was he of athletics, and on the team engaged in a game of lawn tennis. Oh; for another Chadwell! THE BERRY-KAUFMAN MATCH. Special to THE FREEMAN SOCIAL ANGELES, October 14.—Al Kaufman and Jim Berry were matched yesterday by Jeffries's club for a forty-five-round fight on Thanksgiving evening. Each man won two percent of the prize, irrespective of the decision. Jeffries's club also has matched Battling Johnson and Terry Mustain for twenty-five rounds on October 27. BOXING LID ON AT MILWAUKEE Sheriff Acts and Papke Kelly Bourn Declared Special to THE TRAVELER MILWAUKEE, October 14.—During the Governor of Wisconsin an dictionaryarius and his authority, Kelly has serve as the boxing exhibited at the boxing exhibition for next Thursday night between Hugo Kelly and Billy Papke is a boxing exhibition, but a prize fight not be held. Governor Daunt must be an investigation of a prize fighting and had decided that there must be no more fights in Milwaukee or Sarah MILWAUKEE, October 14 Doting to the Governor of Wisconsin an dictionaryari as his authority, she has serve twice on the Milwaukee Club at the boxing exhibition for next Thursday night between Hugo Kelly and Billy Apakke in a fighting exhibition, but a prize fight not be held. Governor Dau caused an investigation of prize fighting and had decided must be no more fights in Milwaukee or THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER any other town in the State. Under the Wisconsin law the boxing exhibitions for a limited number of rounds are permitted. The Milwaukee fights have been contested in the state. They complied with the law. They were limited to ten rounds by order of the mayor. BURNS AND JOHNSON SURE TO FIGHT. Special to THE FREEMAN. NEW YORK—Special—Jack Johnson is the first man to play in Sydney, Australia, either the last week in November or the first week in December. Fitzpatrick, Johnson's manager, writing from Naples just before they sailed for Australia, says that the match seems too good to be true, and he won't be going to fight until he sees him in the ring and hears the bell ring for the first round. As the men are going to box with four-on-four, he sees that the affair will be a crueling one. It seems rather strange, though, that Burns should agree to box in Australia, where the fighters hardly get more than car fare to fight. They may dig up the car, but they must use all, but it seems a big bunch of money for an island to separate itself from. JOE GANS Would Like to Meet the Battling Dane in a Six-Round Bout in the East. Special to THE FREEMAN. NEW YORK, October 10.—Joe Gans would like to box Battling Nelson six rounds in Philadelphia or New York. Gans knows that he can never beat Nelson over the long stretch. He will win the champ when time cut out no figure, and he can set to work deliberately. the Negro athlete. to wear his man down and beat him by degrees. But Nelson isn't a showy fight-ready. He wasn't sure he were to fight Gans a six-round scrap he'd done at chance with that title. Gans would know that he stood in no danger of being knocked down, but he wouldn't fear to cut loose himself of six rounds wouldn't weaken him. He'd simply sail into the Dane and try to force him off as quickly as he could. Fighting like that, possibly beat Nelson down for the ten-count. If is safe then, to assume that Nelson, who has a good deal of hard, common sense in that shaggy head of his, will leave Gans's desire for a six-round bout qualified. But the Dane is not one to unrestrained job when he has all to lose and nothing to gain. OMMY LEE SEES BLACKBURN. Tommy Lee, the clever Indianapolis打weight, who has recently returned from Philadelphia, where he met and developed a large number of the skilled oilers, was in steady company with Jack Blackburn while there, and finds many good things to say of Blackburn. That Blackburn is the good's, said Tommy, while down at Ray Broson's headquarters the other day. "He has the science that would lead one to believe Joe Gans cannot equal. He has about the stiffest punch of men of his class in the ring to-day. Several times I have sparred with him, and his deliveries always felt like the kick of a mule." Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS--I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. 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The Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. Alice Griscom Monday afternoon. Dr. Joseph H. Ward has been appointed health inspector for the colored city schools. Company A. of Simpson Chapel will give an entertainment at Bethel A. M. E. church, October 29. Mrs. Ceila Stewart and little son, Charles Glenn, returned Wednesday from a three months' visit in the east. The C. M. E. church choir will give a musical and literary entertainment Thursday evening October 29, for the benefit of the church. Admission 10 cents. Mrs. Lottie Hill, formerly of this city is here this week, with Jeannette Adler who is appearing at the Grand Theatre. Mrs. Ada Jenkins of Philadelphia, Pa., has come to the city to spend the winter with her sister, Mrs. Carr Settles in North Senate avenue. The Ladies Aid No. 2 of Simpson Chapel elected the following officers last week: Mrs. Courtney, president; Mrs. A. Trible, vice-president; Mrs. Mollie Cowan, secretary; Mrs. Daniels, treasurer. Dr. H. J. Callis, pastor of Jones Tabernacle will preach two special sermons Sunday. Morning subject is "The Triumph of the Cross." In the evening "Good Citizenship or the Negro a Good Citizen." Major Franklin A. Dennison, of the Eighth Illinois Regiment was in the city this week and was a caller At The Freeman. Major Dennison is doing some campaign work in the State in the interest of the Republican party. He is assistant corporation counsel for the city of Chicago. Political Meetings. A Republican Club has been organized in the Fifth Ward by W. A. Kersey A big meeting was held at Jones Tabernacle last Tuesday evening. Mr. Kersey is president, C. W. Hunter secretary. An interesting political meeting was held Tuesday evening at Mt. Paran Baptist church under the direction of James H. Lott. Major Dennison was the principal speaker. The Hotel Waiter's Republican Club met Wednesday evening at their headquarters, 327 Indiana avenue and the following officers were elected: Lindsey Lacey, president; Joseph Holman, vicepresident; C. W. Wooten, secretary; Joseph Knox, treasurer; Charles Richardson, sergeant-at-arms. O. P. Ensley was the speaker of the evening. Free to Barbers. Kraut 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! how fragrant 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 per- FALL SUITS, WAISTS, STYLES MILLINERY. Popular prices. No Charge for Alterations KISER'S, Washington and Delaware Streets. son. No extra charges, Gauld's Phar macy, New 1178; Old, Main 4032. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The association building is taking on its usual fall appearance as the regular activities are taken up, and almost every evening groups of men can be seen flocking to the gymnasium, the night school, gymnasium, Bible class, or other work that is conducted in the building, the board of directors are very much encouraged over the outlook and the building is good in the building is expected this year. Some of the new features of the association are the clubs, which will be formed among the various groups of men interested in the building, waiters, chauliers, janitors and porters' clubs. Matters of mutual interest to the men engaged in these various callings will be discussed, and the value to such men will be secured from time to time to address them. Particulars of these clubs will be given at the office of the association, corner W. North and California streets, which is open every day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The night school is proving successful, and meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 7.30 to 9 p.m. The instructor for these courses are instructors, Dr. Wilson Pet. Dent, Henry Lewis and Thos. E. Taylor. The Bible Study Club meets on Tuesday evening and is open to all men. Come out next Tuesday. "Life Problems" are the subjects discussed at this club, discussion, nobody gagged is our motto. The "Monster Meetings" will be held this year at Jones' Tabernacle, commencing November 8, remember the date. Dr. Stansfield will be the opening speaker. Gymnasium classes are conducted every evening at 8 p. m. Drop in some evening and see the boys play basket ball. QUINCY, ILL. Special to THE HERMAN. Mr. L. L. Kirk of 1207 Vermont street, received bruises and contusions when a horse he was driving took fright at a street car and ran away. He was thrown out of the vehicle and broke his hand. He is up and around again...Mrs. Anna Hammond has bought Mrs. Cropp's home on Ninth and Elm streets...Miss Cora Ball read a letter last Sunday afternoon in the Cytation Club from England, which referred to the riot in Springfield, Ill. It seems that the Negroes have friends in England...Mrs. F. G. Munday and Miss Esther Zimmerman have returned home from Moscow, Mo...Mr. J. W. Tutt left Sunday night for Alton, Ill., where he will deliver a speech there and in other cities in the south part of the state...Read The Freeman, call up S. H. Shumaker, phone 1036-3, 2005 spruce street. MEMPHIS. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. It is about as difficult a job to please everybody in the theatrical notices as it is in describing some social function. For instance, Mrs. Grundy had all of the hands at the Gaity last evening while Mrs. Slow looked on. Have a little sense, sister, brother, and wait; your taffy will be handed you in due time. A change of bill marks the opening of Tick's Big Vaudeville under the management of John Goodloe. Mrs. Love is making good. The Goodloes send regards to the Beechams. Geo. Bakers writes that last week he had a screamer, and this week the Goodloes intend putting on the Philippino Dance another screamer. These people have had a packed house at every performance. Company unchanged. The Gem, under the management of Will Perry is scoring a measure of success. The Royal, with John Griggs as stage manager is moving along. Nothing new to mention. NAVASOTA. TEX. The social given by the young people at the hall last week was well attended and enjoyed by all. Those present were Misses Ida and Mary Cole, May and Isabelle Wedgworth, Hattie Johnson, Curie Curtis, Mary Cole, Jesse Johnson, Messrs. Tom Coleman, Oble Mallard, Wiley and Charlie Cole, Joseph Mack, August O'Neal, George Lynch, Saunders Thompson, Mose Reece, Ackerman Eugene, Johnson, Thomas William Coleman, Music by Prof. Larkins's Orchestra... A. S. Johnson died at his home in Washington county last week after three weeks of illness. He was a widow and children to whom we extend our sympathy. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. D. H. Shivers, under Masonic auspices. ...Mrs. Fannie Lynch was called by telegram to whom we extend our sympathy. Corsicana last week, whose illness was reported most serious at that time... The town was crowded with visitors last week enroute to the Farmers convention. Saunders Thompson left for Houston last Saturday to attend school... Those who visited San Antonio during the fair were Messrs. Wash Venters, Chas. Cole, Butler. Saunders Thompson left for Houston last Saturday, at courtney, of consumption...Mrs. Ida Kibble attended the teachers' institute at Bryan last week...The Rev. Daniel Thornton lasted last Saturday, night, at courtney, of consumption...Mrs. Ida Kibble attended the teachers' institute at Bryan last week...The Rev. Daniel Thornton attended the convention. Mr. Thornton Edwards returned from Calvert recently and reports his wife some better. CORAOPOLIS. PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Rev. Crockett, of Sherren, preached a very interesting sermon Sunday morning at the A.M. E. Zion Church. The Rev. Sanders, of the New Hope Baptist Church preached the first Sunday, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mrs. Gilkerson and daughter of Sewickly, were visiting friends in Corapolis Sunday, Oct. 11, Jno Wells and daughters, of Pittsburg, was visiting his brother, of Pittsburg, who was visiting his son of Mrs. Ellis, of W. Pittsburg, will visit their friend, Mrs. Jno. Smith, of Main street. Rev. V. L. Stout of the A.M. E. Zion Church preached the greatest sermon of ages at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church on the Postal Street, on October 11. The many friends of Mrs. Chas. Jenkins regret the continued illness of her father, Mrs. Harvey Boyer is improving. Mrs. E. D. Henderson, Mr. J. H. Tanner and Mr. Redmon were royally entertained. Mr. J. H. Tanner, the first Fellow of the rally of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church was quite a success. The amount collected was $94.80. Mrs. Kenney of the country was visiting her niece, Mrs. W. H. Brown. October 12, Rev. and Mr. W. H. Tanner were at the Corporatio. The stewards board of at the A.M. E. Zion Church will give a reception in honor their pastor's return and the leaving of Master Alonzie Stout. Miss Hester Hunt is improving. Subscribe for The Freemight could by Mrs. Jos. Ferrell, 8th First Avenue. THE BEGINNING OF THE END HANDWRITING ON THE WALL Bishop Walters to Tour Kentucky in Private Carriage of Interest of Democracy Special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, KY., Oct. 15.—Arrangements have been about completed for Bishop Walters to start on his tour of Kentucky in a private car in the interest of the Negro community in the history of the Negro in politics has such an honor been accorded a member of the race by either party. This move is regarded throughout the state as one of the most important steps to the Republicans by the colored people. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamp) has cured needles; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodan. druggest. Indianapolis. Ind. Furnished room. 808 North California street Wanted - Coloried agents. Good pay. Chow- ning Card Co., 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. Leverett, Etsa 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 child. 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 23c postpaid. Agents wanted. Burton Co. St. Joseph, Mich. Wanted—Bookkeeper of experience, accuracy, etc. can secure satisfactory position if application with recommendation is filed at once. For further particulars address Booker T. Washington. Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Ala. IN THE LEAD. Open Day and Night- Private Dining Room in Connection C. Raines. 416 Indiana Ave. N. E. COR. NORTH AND WEST STREETS. We render our Lard. Phone. Main. 4980. and it is conceded by all to the beginning of the end of Republican control on the state of the state. Bishop Walley is tucky's 97 "dry" counties displacing an average of more than 300 Negroes to each county out of good paying positions has placed in the hands of the Bishop a powerful argument in favor of a change in the roles of the state Bishop Walley is a power among the intelligent thinking classes of the South. His broadness of principles, intelligent discussion of vital points as pertains to the future welfare of the mosaic is going to leave "The hand-writing on the wall." The Louisville Courier Journal has arranged to send Mr. Carey B. Lewis, the well-known colored correspondent of that paper, along with the Bishop on his itinerary. THE FERMER will also be in touch with Mr. Lewis. - HATTIESBURG, MISS Special to THE FREEMAN The Magis City Bank of Hattiesburg, a Negro institution, after being in business for about eighty days, made the following sworn statement. Their resources being used for the purchase of furniture, etc. $2,384.47; due from other banks, $333.10; cash on hand, $6,015.83; which makes a total of $13,095.80. Their assets are $6,448.28; earned interest, $46.58; undivided profits less expenses, $35.99; deposits subject to check, $2,257.54; time deposits, $3,058.65; due other banks, $3; interest and reddiscounts, $1,272.77; total $13,095.83. LOGANSPORT. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Sr. Mrs. Nora Knox, who has been with Mrs. Clem Hill during her illness, has returned to her home in Marion, Ind. .. Mrs. Maggie Brooks, Mrs. Wishaw Stiles, and Wednesday in Peru, the guest of Mrs. Libbie Taylor. .. Rev. C. S. Jones spent Sunday and Monday in Peru in the interest of his church .. Mrs. Mrs. Stiles attended visit in the southern part of the State. .. The official board of A. M. E. Church met last Monday night and organ-church into clubs, with the purpose of $100 clubs, with the hoped that each club will do their best. ..Mrs. Craven has returned to Marion for a couple of weeks. ..Club No.1 gave her evening and was very successful. Henry Harris is leader of that club. ..Mrs. Harris is a teacher, winter and to attend our schools. ..John Abner Taylor has accepted the agency of the Freeman and will be glad to get the agency to attend our schools. ..John Harris has accepted a position in Mr. Parker's grocery store on W. Market street for the winter. ..Any moving agent, am notify a agent, or telephone 1984. Several families in this city received invitations to the wedding of the Rev. Hubbard Breaver and Miss Salle, of the city. GREENVILLE, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Virge Brown and Miss Tishie Winson were married Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock at the home of the bride. ...Robert H. Brown was preaching at Lone Oak, Tex. ...G. A. Askew was in Dallas Saturday on business. ...G. A. Tinley has been married and T. depot. ...The presiding elder of the M. E. Church was in the city Sunday. ...Rev. G. W. Balley was again seen on the campus of the Sunday School. Rogers performed the marriage ceremony of Mr. Frank Gonoway and Miss Mayme Murrell. ...Mr. Edward Vebose and Miss Anna Shreveport, La., were married in this city last week by the Rev. G. E. Rodgers. Jesse Overstreet has opened his speaking campaign for re-election to Congress from the Indianapolis district. So far he has won 100 votes, the few that he had won, the few that if again elected, he will support or oppose "Ucle Joe" Cannon for Speaker. He is under great obligation to Mr. Cannon for prominent committee positions, and he has been a strong candidate of the House. But those interested in the crusade to defeat Cannon should insist on Mr. Overstreet letting them know what he would upon whether for him or against him a true of every Republican nominee for Congress in the State. An unequivocal statement ought to be insisted upon—re-against him or against him, otherwise they are for Cannon.—Patriot Phalaux. Agents are always desired by the management of The Freeman. Write for them. 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Parties contemplating moving or those desirous of investing their money in a safe proposition, would do well to write for full particulars concerning College Heights, the new addition to Guthrie, Oklahoma. Address GEO. L. KNOX, Care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. TRADE MARK NEG U.S. PAT OFF GEOE KEITH COMPANY Something En A Kitchen Heater Something Entirely New Burns gas house coke, wood, coal, garbage, etc. Will fit any gas range or may be placed anywhere in the kitchen. Easy Payments if Desired. PRICE $9.50 A Good Bas Means Solic The coming of cool weather is not and one of the chief of these is th gets from the long winter evening. Make sure that the fire IS cheery one unnecessary penny in being s 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 Vonnegut Hardware Co. 120-124 E. Wash. St. Indianapolis Extra Special Am We are going out of the Piece Goods store the time for economical buyers to secure wishing to make their Dollars go as far as ourselves of this opportunity. Prices are cut far. This is a genuine cut price sale convert our store into all Ready-to-wear room for our workmen, therefore must rise. Along with the cut prices on our special effort on the balance of our stock, Hats, Ladies', Children's and Gents'. Un Suits, Millinery, Corsets, Notions and mrs is invited to call and investigate this gre Extra Special Announcement We are going out of the Piece Goods part of our business. Now is the time for economical buyers to secure great bargains, and everyone wishing to make their Dollars go as far as possible, ought to avail themselves of this opportunity. Prices are cut to from 25c to 50c on the dollar. This is a genuine cut price sale Our reason for doing this is to convert our store into all Ready-to-wear establishment. We must make room for our workmen, therefore must rush the goods. Along with the cut prices on our piece goods, we are making a special effort on the balance of our stock, such as Clothing, Shoes Men's Hats, Ladies', Children's and Gents'. Underwear, Skirts, Cloaks, Ladies' Suits, Millinery, Corsets, Notions and many other items. Everybody is invited to call and investigate this great CUT PRICE SALE. Illinois Tail The Granger Store, w. Washington Street. 336-338 Illinois Tailoring Co. Tailors for Young Men. All Garment are Made in our own Wor At No previous time has the same am tention been given to Young Men lored Garments as they are this season. The most comprehensive display ever shown, awaits your inspection. Illinois Tailoring Com 142 North Illinois Street. Near Ohio Street. All Garment are Made in our own Work Room. 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. WALK-OVER SHOES FallStyles Now Ready. Our Men's and Women's Shoes are all Union Made and Stamped. 28 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. Entirely New Wood Stove The Indianapolis Gas Company. 45 S. Penna. St. Baseburner solid Comfort is not without its compensations, use is the real pleasure you are to evenings around the cheery fire. cheery and that it is NOT wasting being so—in other words, install a Ra- lead- n for n not s can s fuel 00 CERMED STOVECO d. Announcement Goods part of our business. Now is to secure great bargains, and everyone as far as possible, ought to avail them are cut to from 25c to 50c on the doll-sale. Our reason for doing this is to to-wear establishment. We must make must rush the goods. Our piece goods, we are making a spe-sock, such as Clothing, Shoes Men's' Underwear; Skirts, Cloaks, Ladies' and many other items. Everybody this great store, w. Washington Street. he has the same amount of aten to Young Men's Taiments as they are receiving comprehensive display we have inspection. Spring Company Illinois Street. Ohio Street.