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THE FREEMAN WANTS HUSTLING REPRESENTATIVES EVERYWHERE. WRITE FOR TERMS. SAMPLE COPIES SENT FREE. SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 PER ANNUM. AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XXI NUMBER 45 TAG DINNER GIVEN BY A.R. McAFEE AT HISHOME Who Came Home to Vote—Mme. Hackley Appeared at Musical Festival—Colored Branch Library Building Opened, special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, KV. Nov. 5.—Mr. A. B. representative and guest in men of the city of Louisville, was host of a star dinner on Monday night this home, 2917 West Walnut street, in nor of the city of Knoxville, was willing to vote. The dinner was one of the most intelligent one the dinner given Register W. T. Ver- n, when he visited here two years ago. He was acutely decorated with flowers and the nine parlers were brilliantly lighted for men to engage in whist playing. Later he was invited to enter the dining room, where a mustiful dinner was served. During the a lot many humorous tales were told by men to enter the dining room, and and other things. After the story telling is over, the men took on a more serious so, Mr. McAfee acted as toastmaster and to call in guests to express his vital interest to the pro. Mr. Goodall, who is perhaps one the estate of Mr. John S. Hopson was Monday afternoon. Messrs. Hester Haley bought the whole tailoring out- siders bought books, chairs and quilables, which were of no use to tailor. Efforts are being made by the members the Zion Baptist Church to rebuild the Monastery. Mr. Hopson is the strongest in the city and its pastor, R. W. H. Craighead, is one of the ing ministers of the city. Mr. Irvin Sive, of French Lok Springs, was away for the last week circulating his many friends. Mr. Sive is known here and is usually given a welcome. He will return Thanksg- ing week to see the great Cole and son. Miss Nannle H. Burroughs and Miss Cowes left Thursday for Shelby- Ind, to appear at the First Baptist son of that city. Miss Burroughs will be visiting the Educational Institute, and Miss Cow- the sweet singer of Xenia, O. will --- Over 9,000 Nerroes cast their vote for Republican party in the school trustee five. Five new Republican trustees were now as up to the Nerroes to work in office, and also the selection of two new Negro and officers. It is up to them to make votes count in a substantial way the interest of the race. Ms. Randolph Schaefer, of Chicago, was guest at dinner last Sunday at the Miss Geotka A. Lattimore, 1506 Lexington, and at a week here and at no time has she been the guest of some fried, who did entertain her in the most charming. Several theater parties were given Scalefar and a number of automobile She left Tuesday for her home. Mr. Henry P. Slaughter, of Washington, is the guest of Mr. James H. Black, Louisville boy and is well known here over the country. His many sons are giving him a royal good time. He is the known hero as one of the in the "Perk" Perk Club. He and he usually makes it a to have friends whenever they come city, where the club is entertain- Ms. Rev. Leroy Ferguson will leave soon INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1908. WILLIAM H. TAFT. President elect. for Little Rock. Ark. to deliver an address to the People's Lecture Bureau Association, at Philander-Smith College, at the University of Arkansas, of the association, while in that city, and he has been invited to deliver the anniversary address. The people of that city are making great preparation for the occasion, and it may be that the Freeman representative will drop over to hear the lecture as well as pay a visit to our old camping ground and to see Judge M. W. Gibbs, Hon. J. E. Bush, W. H. McConkey and others. At this writing it is possible that a new set of men will occupy seats in the school building, and a part of the pavement a part in the selection of this number. It is to be beowed that the Negroes will at once get together and begin a fighting wedge for the erection of a new school building, and the fight has been made once before, but let them go after the school like they did after the scalp of those who turned them down on other favors. Let the Negroes tell the people of Little Rock that they will fight until they get it. We are in the fight, so men let us start. . . . Pekin Theater, the company had every opportunity to stage the cantata with splendid effect. Mrs. James E. Givens took the part of the beautiful Queen. Wilhelm the conductor, and conception of her part were very good, her voice was not what is should have been for the part. Without doubt Miss Edea Knight, the soprano of the company. She has been in most of the musical events recently and she has not only a nigh, sweet voice, but a good conception of how to act. She took one of the most important roles, singing one of the greater, as for excellent Mrs. J. B. Pernell for surpassed most of the cast. Mr. J. W. Thomas, as king, showed that he studied his part well, and he was a great singer. Haman was represented by Mr. Weaver. He acted and sang well, as did Messrs. Brown, Lawson, Preston, an dGarrison. Mr. Lawson deserves the musical festival of the race, was the feature of a musical festival at the C. M. E Church Monday night. The programme was written by the musical Cief Club. The musical class of people that was present and the large audience greeted Mme. Hackley with much aplaeuse. That she is an artist was demonstrably the musical class of Mignon). A. Thomas. Hre voice was in condition and showed technique, color and full of sweetness. Her highest and were full and round at the appointed. She sang in Iallianall and French and also in English. She was accompanied by Mr. Roy Tibbs and two selections she accompanied herself. The audience was well attentive to the violin by Mr. W. T. Peyton and Mr. W. D. Barnett, who sang a bass solo. The Treble Cief Club assisted with the audience was favored with a few light notes. JAMES S. SHERMAN. Vice-President elect. of the several schools. After dismissal the children were given instruction how to secure books and other information contained in the building. The building is now open and new books are constantly coming in. If the books that the patrons want are not in the library, all that is needed is to find them. The building will see that said book is forthcoming. There is on foot a plan for an erection of an eastern branch. Miss Alice Thomas, of French Lek Springs, Ind., is in the city, the guest of Miss Carrie Anderson, of West Magazine street. Miss Thomas is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where she was graduated with honors from both classes and is one of the most well liked young persons to receive such honors. Her week's stay at the men's much courtesy by the young men is the city. CARRIE B. LEWIS. MT. VERNON. IND. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. She was a Chicago visi- tory recently. . . . Landlady McDonald has returned home from Chicago. Ill.…. The Bethel A. M. E. Church is being built larger and looks very nice. The educa- tion department has been closed. 25. Emery Baptist Church was largely attended. The first prize was won by Miss Alberta O'Leary, who had a very inter- esting interest. 26. Mrs. Annie Susie Lynch, who had a good paper also. Miss Cita Dealy also had a very interesting educational poem composed by her which was quite interesting. . . . Mrs. Annie Susie Lynch, who had a good paper also. Mrs.Carrie Williams, of South West street, is some better at this writing. . . . Joseph Carter was on the sick list last week. . . . Mr. Robert B'ue, of West State street, who was sick last week. . . . Mr. D. Thomas is some better at this writ- ing. . . . Mrs. Jack Stewart is somewhat indisposed this week. . . . Miss Jessie Berry does not seem to improve much from her sermon on "Pure Religion". October 25. at Mt. Emery Baptist Church Mrs. Louis Herndon also had a fine reading on Sims had to have her eye operated on, but is getting along nicely. . . . George Miller has returned home after traveling several places in the East with the Sells"Foxton cate- nel. Rindes that her mother, Mrs. King. is much improved....The masquerade ball given October 30 at K. of P. Hall was largely attended....Mrs. T. Smith is now rooming at the home of Mrs. Walter Patterson, on Anna street....Mrs. Henry Itsis, W. Edgomond street. entertained Mrs. Alice Clement. attended October 25....Mrs. Albert Strong was on the sick list last week. GREENVILLE, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN, Mrs. Oara Baker painfully but not seriously hurt one of her feet by slipping off of a rail. Wm. Tave, who was ill for a week, was taken to the Orvel is again able to be at his work after a brief lay off of two weeks from a very painful thumb. Mr. Jessie Cradock left for Sanangelo Saturday, where he will join the Danful Kaspere amusement Company, where he will be the citizens went over to Dallas Sunday. Mrs. Rachel Johnson is yet very sick, but is very much consoled by the presence of all of her children. Mrs. Janie Payne, of Dangferley, Tex. Mrs. Battie Glistrap, of Nagle, Tex. Mrs. Mattie King of Nagle, Tex. ...Rev. Stokes, of Dallas, Tex., was in our city Monday night and THOMAS R. MARSHALL. Democratic Governor elect of Indiana. spoke to a very large crowd at the court house...D. C. Chisolm was very glad indeed Sunday to use his dear old father and mother, who are yet hale and hearty. They were accompanied from this city to Dallas by her daughter, Mrs. John Amos. Mrs. Ida Vasher is improving...Mr. Mc Hopkins has arrived from St. Louis, where he went on official business. John Coffey has now gone back on his regular run from Greenville to Shreveport, La. MOLINE ILL Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREAKING STORY morning and evening at Mrs. M. Holmes' new Woman's Exchange last Wednesday. Mrs. Holmes opened for business several days ago and has been well patronized by their Marianne annual meet at the home of Mrs. Ella Wood. The Rev. Louis, of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Wikerson, of the F. B. Church. Mr. C. B. Kubkub and his wife, B. C. Kubkub gave verry interesting talks. Mrs. S. B. Walkub is president of the H. Q. B. Society. Mrs. Ella Wood gave the welcome address....The Tavernacle tist Church at the Art Gallery gave an event at the Art Gallery last Tuesday evening. NEGRO BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE AT HATTIESBURG FOR GENERAL INTEREST At Clarksville-An Accidental Poisoning Causes Death of Mrs. Addie Crockett-Society and Business at Various Places. Special to THE FREEMAN The Negro business men of this city met at the Howells B.d.k., on the night of October 29, and organized "The Negro progressive Business League. The object of the league was to promote the Negro business interests of the city and suburbs, and will meet once a month to transact business. The officers elected are J. J. S. Bake Baker, president; Dr. J. J. S. Bake Baker, president; Prof. Lewis Wish, teacher city school, secretary; S. K. Kennard, manager Howells Furniture Co., assistant secretary; O. C. Rodgers, cashier MARC City Bank, president; S. K. Kennard, formed a double ceremony last Thursday. He read the burial ceremony over the mother and a few hours later read the marriage ceremony before the daughter was born. He read the only real Negro paper, from G. T. Spence, 414 Mobile street, every Saturday. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN CORAOPOLIS, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN NAVASOTA. TEX. Special to THE KEMAN. This week we were Rev. C. W. Carr, Mrs. A. B. Bickshear, Miss Gerina Horton, Mrs. M. B. Love, Mrs. Fannie Hunter, Mr. Jas. Henson and Mrs. A. Haves. The Teachers' Institute convened its session. An Anchor of the Society of the Brewer has returned from Bryan after a week's visit to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stevens. ... Miss Lucie Alexander left for school at Prairie View last Sunday. ... Mrs. Mabel Henson is on the sick list. ... Mr. Evans White has returned from Et. Worth. 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. HUMAN NATURE. In ignorance we ask for that which is not best. And when God in His wisdom does withhold. Such things as would our misery increase ton fold. Our very soils are filled with vague unrest. God is kind, we know, and doeth all things well. And when 'tis best He gives into our care. That which we so humbly begged in prayer. Yet we are not content. We still rebal. HATTIE JO NSON FOSTER. Nashville, Tenn. WOMEN AND THE CHURCH. They Are Responsible for Worthless Preachers. It is an undisputed fact that pillars of every church of every denomination, veery where are women. Women were the first to enter the church and are still laboring for His cause. The give both their spiritual and financial aid to the church of their faith, and work. Its interest in season and out of season. The church is still in every line. The wives and daughters attend church while the husbands and brothers find entertainment in other lines. The church gives the butions given the church by men are through the pleadings of some women. It is the case with both races. The Christian Church of Indiana, held at Huntington last week, the Rev. W. H. Dennison said in his report: "The most church work been the shoulders of the women. He indicated that the church, that the financial matters must be handled by them and that the missionary laymen movement started by all men. He pleaded for the introduction of civic matters into the church circle and for placing men at the heads of the departments of church, Sunday school, civic movements and finances. "There must be a new epoch in the church when men shall do the work and women shall enjoy the fruits, he said. This is not only true in the particular race, but it is very true in the Nexro church. Men should come to the front for good reasons. Our race is noted for its number of churches and worthless ministers, men who are not called to preach. It seems that the more ugly affairs they figure in, the more popular they become. He can steal the church funds, he can ruin the girls of the congregation and contribute to the war, he can write the book he still preaches the gospel. (?) The men lose confidence in him and stay away from church and the women stick closer to him. For. For the most part people are opposed to worship, think their pastor is falsely accused, and set him up as some sort of a hero, while they do the worship "stunt," giving him their hard earned money and defending him in every way possible, while he grows With some denominations, when the pastor has done all the vile things he can do, man has vanity, vengeance, become beauty intoxicated, then the church "spits" the majority (women of course) following the "herd." In other denominations when the herder has broken hearts and stolen funds, and questioned of questionable character, the bishops transfer them to another conference, and dumps the garbage down on another congregation. When that when a man professes to be a messenger of Jesus Christ, a leader of the people, to point out the way to live by precept, he should at least set a decent example. If he has failed in community work in church or morals, why not expel him from the ministry, instead of circulating him around to different charges. And how long will this state of affairs last? Just as long as the woman chooses it. So she will be the woman who lacks hypocrites, just so long will they try to hide them behind the mask of Christianity. If the women of every Negro congregation would demand a clean character, and refuse to support any other kind, the heads of the churches would awaken to their duty and their false position and cease to encourage rascality by giving them larger It is safe to say that eight men out of every ten dislike preachers, to the extent that they do not care to have them visit with the women of the family, and it is because the majority do not try to practice what they preach. There are ministers who live most upright, and whose commitment to the oflowly Nazarene, and they are few. We know that there is no perfection here on earth but we do know that there are goodness right, and justice and those of the end, and those men who ofleel in their heart that it is their duty to teach Jesus should also feel that they too must follow in His footsteps, within the power of women to have or not to have the hypocrite homes; to support or not support the villian who ruins their daughters; to help or not to create the lowers the standard of Negro race each day of his life. Will the woman think seriously of the many vital things that are helping to degrade us each day? they find time to lend their influence for good to the uplifting of all in mankind. WOMAN'S DAY. Woman's Day was observed Sunday, October 25, at Flanner Guild by the Federation of Women's Clubs of this city, different organization, represented by Mrs. Scott, president of the Women's Club presiding. The Rev. H. L. Heid, pastor of the Second Christian Church, made the address of the women, who made very plain the duty of women in every home and community. He called attention to healthy bodies (the passing of tight corsets and high-heeled shoes), and to the women, who were present. He declared that 75 percent of the number of girls in colored communities were ruined before they were fourteen years old, and it is doubtless true when another 75 percent of the women used a safe estimate. Are the mothers neglecting their duty? They are so busy in peddling the latest scandal about some one that they do not have sufficient time to meet their needs, and their lives that will bring on eternal disgrace. It is best that the girl hear from her mother those things that bear on their lives, and that she will associate their associates. Our organization of mothers to discuss questions of importance as to the rearing of their children with a lecture once a month by some of the women, and a number of wrongs that are so prevalent among young girls. COLORED CALENDARS. We acknowledge with thanks the gift of the Improvement Company at Louisville. Ky, whose secretary is the energetic Miss Nannie B. Burroughs. The subjects are all colored people, so true to life that they would make good pictures framed in black. We would like to see our people sufficiently proud of themselves to have good drawings representing the race at its best. We trust that this company will be successful in its new business. We believe ourselves of the opportunity to have representative calendars for the new year. MARRIAGE VERY OFTEN THE SUI CIDE OF LOVE. "The divorce evil in America is a disgrace in the eyes of the world. This has been a long time in history, certainly is a sweet land of liberty for all who seek to break up housekeeping. The divorce courts are rushed to death with the vast amount of domestic troubles that await the pleasure of the law. "It appears that marriage in this country is becoming more and more a farce; in other words, it is no longer no other country is divorce half so prevalent. The remedy for this grave evil, which the church and the state are so concerned with, is that every couple contemplating marriage should consider, and that is the question of adaptability and congeniality. The true love and a perfect knowledge of the temperamental traits are thoroughly understood. A mere passing whim or romantic affection is generally the basis of the majority marriages among the young in America. BUSINESS FIRMS TO DO HOUSE-HOLD WORK. The assistant professor of household administration in the University of Chicago suggested to the Illinois Club Women at East St. Louis that the time is coming business firms organized for that purpose, the cooking, etc., to be contracted for by the matron of the house. The hope that she held out for the solution of the problem would be formed to furnish trained persons to do all the different branches of house work for long or short periods, and do the work according to business usages. The professor would go far toward solving the problem. The plan strikes one as being both practical and probable, and would be a capital business for energetic colored women. The much despised domestic service would deal in a higher way to those who have such a distaste to household service. The professor's subject was "Home Economics and the New Education." The new education, she said, sought to teach business skills, not dead and omitted that which does not deal with present-day conditions. WOMAN SUFFRAGE NOTES. Dr. Madeline Pelletier, one of the leaders of the French women's political movement, is heading a petition to Parliament to pass a law enabling women to do military service for violence in which alone their victory lies. Gynnastics and marching will do them good. She further says there is plenty of men to mend socks and cook food. --- The number of women elected to office in Ireland during the present year is a source of much satisfaction to the advocates of equal suffrage. In women- A. A. Murray, Mrs. Mitchell, Lady Dockrell and Miss G. Leake Griffin—were elected as urban district and town councillors. Forty-three were elected as rural district councillors and poor women were elected for a shorter time. As poor law guardians there were no less than 103 women elected during the summer alone. The Irish Women's Suffrage Association held a brilliant meeting in the Mansion House in Dublin by permission, the mayor in the first week in September. --- Ten women's organizations combined at a meeting last week in the Fine Arts building at Chicago to conduct an aggressiveness evaluation for women in marriage. It was decided to placard the city with posters demanding the ballot for women in presidential campaigns, and to get 200,000 names for a national petition of 1,000,000 names to be forwarded to Congress. Young, beautiful, charming, the very opposite of the idea of the bolstered Englewood school in this country, Mrs. Philip Snowden, the nigish reform worker, was the most conspicuous figure at the convention of the Massachusetts Women's Suffrage Association, where she and her sisters committed in their demonstrations all the breaches of etiquette charged against them, Mrs. Snowden, who is the wife of a member of Parliament, declares that the government is militant suffragettes, she said, "have as our object to oppose the government until it yields. And much as our Cabinet ministers omit the mouth when we annotate, still we must that our political sagacity is unequaled." WOMEN AS UNDERTAKERS. Articles of incorporation were submitted last week by five well-known women of Oakland, who will constitute the board of directors of the California Women's Undertaking Company. The only mere man who figures in the organization is an attorney, and the business will be after organization. The business will be under the direction of a woman. ADVOCATES SMOKING OF CIGARETTES BY WOMEN. Dr. Rachel S. Skidelsky, one of the best known women practitioners in Philadelphia, was a teacher and a wek when she advocated the smoking of cigarettes by women. She said. "I feel that women should be used, might be beneficial to women. It is known to be valuable in functional disorders of the nerves. I think that if a woman is not using her day's work and give the time to a cigarette she would be able to plan her work better. And the five minutes this meant, times daily, would be I think, of much benefit to her." Dr. Skidelsky was born in Russia. She had studied in the United States thirty-nine years. them with the mother and so keeps the family together. The highest paid workingmen in France are said to be the cutters of precious wood. The lowest wage is 50 cents a day, and is paid IN THE MILLINERY BUSINESS. Mrs. Lydia Robinson Buchanan conducts a very successful millinery store at Savannah, Georgia, where she classifies goods worth about $2,500. In addition to selling new hats, she does a great deal of remodeling and trimming of hats bought at department stores and elsewhere. She earns $6,000 worth of business during the past year. Six assistants are employed in the busy season. Her work is equal to any other staff member of the city. They have made a general complaint that since the establishment of Mrs. Buchanan's store they have lost the value of their colored trade. They have made her several flattering offers to work for them. WHAT FASHION SAYS. Taupe is the rulling shade in hats. Nearly all winter coats show a short waisted effect. Pins for the back of the hair are absurdly large and most of them curved in shape. Dull colored linens with velvet, silk or kid collars and cuffs of darker hue will be worn well into the autumn. A directores tints requires three yards of soft liberty silk or satin which is crocheted—slide and tassel. Autumnal tints are right—go to the woods and see them—brown gold and red, in all their various tones, shading to dull grays and greens. The long, transparent sleeve of net, chiffon, etc, which has to so considerable a degree replaced, the short, combination sleeve of the dress frock, is more chic in color matching the frock than in white. It must, however, match the gimp, and a dark gimp is almost universally uncomplicated in the low-cut neck with some sort of tucker arrangement, matching the sleeves, while next the lace is the shallowest of little gimp in white, cream or flesh color. The private secretary of H. H. Rogers, of New York, the great financier, who is a woman, receives $20,000 salary per year. An orphan Chinese girl is being educated by the Mary Penguin Gamewall School for Girls in Pekin, China, by William J. Bryan. . . . An actress who has been successful here and abroad is a most ardent woman's suffragett, and led a band of followers to the mayor's office, who refused to see her. She then attempted to make a speech in the street. Japanese woman is taking much to athletics. They are no longer willing to be a race of little people, and in their anxiety to become tall they are willing to take any amount of exercise. Walking especially has become very fashionable. The old Washington burrying ground at Wakefield, in Westmoreland county, has been a place of the Colonial Dames of Virginia at a meeting held at Richmond, Va. The society also bears the expense of a caretaker. The Dressmakers' Relief Club is a recent organization at Indianapolis. The following officers have been ejected: Mrs. Mattie Green, president; Miss Cora Brown, secretary; Mrs. Hattie Cowan, secretary; Mrs. Lottie Nunn, treasurer. --- The women of Pittsburgh are much against woman suffrage, and at a session in the State House, she advocated the rights of women who advocated women's rights was reminded by the presiding officer to pay more strict attention to her speech set and approved by the convention. The Congressional Women's Board of Missions of the Interior of the Congregational Society, Lois, voted to pledge for the cause of missions about $2,000, and in addition to this an effort will be made to raise $20,000 for a mission at Samaroy, Turkey. Even blindness is not allowed to prevent the children of Paris from learning natural languages, beasts are like. A class at the Parisian school for the blind is taught by the use of a fine collection of stuffed animals, which the pupils learn to recognize by the . . . The faculty of the University of Wisconsin have recently barred the "Merry Widow" hat from class room. This wear, by wearing the hat long used by the male students, which is a tiny felt affair just big enough to cover the top of the head, will be allowed all the girl students will bind themselves to wear the new "lid." There is a movement on foot among the club women in the West to adopt measures to prevent the separation of children from their mother. The leaders in this movement point out that in Australia if a widow with a family of children is left destitute from her and paying their board in an institution or in a strange family, boards A. E. H. For stimulating the growth of the hair, use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic. Per bottle 50c. For cleansing, beautifying, and preserving the teeth, use Parrish's Pearl Top Tooth Powder. Powder's Never Fail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best preparations on the market. It stops the hair from falling out or breaking off. It beautifies and enriches it, and makes it grow. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. MME. L. C. PARRISH. 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. The Freeman when ordering goods. Own Your Own Home Start Today. We will show you the way. Why pay rent? We are offering large lots North-east, close in, at one-half the price that all adjoining property has been sold, on the easy terms of $1.00 per week, on which we will arrange to build 4, 5 and 6 room cottages and let you pay for them like rent. Baltimore, Hillside, Brouse and Keystone. 25th to 28th Sts. TAKE COLUMBIA AVE. CAR to 25th and Martindale, and walk east to our large red and white sign on addition. Or take Brightwood car to 19th St. and walk north on Hillside ave. to addition. All lots 41 feet wide. Abstract showing clear title with each purchase. No interest and no taxes. PRICES $150 TO $175 EACH. 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I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it FREE. Address Mrs. A. B. HEDNUT. South Bend. Ind. Own You Start Today. We will North-east, close in, at one-half of $1.00 per week, on which for them like rent. Baltimore, Hillside, Brouse and Keystone. 25th to 28th Sts. All lots 41 feet wide. Abstract show De V New Phone, 805. SPECIAL NOTICE—Cut o dollars ($2.00). This offer good for 10 Located in Greene county, 3 1-4 miles from Xenia, O. Healthful surroundings. Refined community. Faculty of 32 members. Expenses low. Classical and Scientific, Theological, Preparatory, Music, Military, Normal and Business Departments. Ten Industries taught. Great opportunities for High School Graduates entering College or Professional Courses. Catalogue and Special Information Furnished. Two Wants of the Housewife FIRST—She wants Pure Milk and Cream. SECOND—She wants it from a reliable dairyman. 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Mr. Thomas Taggart, of Indiana, former chairman of the Democratic committee, served the service of his white dresses at his famous hotel, the French Lick Springs Hotel, and employed Negro men in their stead. The Catholic Church has formulated plans to establish schools throughout the Southwest for the benefit of the Negro on the Booker T. Washington plan. Perhaps few colored people are aware that the number of Afro-Americans in the service of the army and navy has more than doubled in the last four years, their aggregate pay has been increased from $8,000,000 in 1904 to more than $8,000,000 in 1908. Mrs. Rosa Moss of Myrtle, Va., was given a $400 verdict against the Norfolk and Western Railroad for being compelled to ride seven miles in a "Jim Crow" car with negroes. She asked for a $1,000. This time the court said that sort ever tried in Virginia. The jury told her $40 a minute for actual riding time. Miss Minnie Bilbs, of Alton, IL, who entered suit because of not being allowed to attend white schools sometime ago, won her suit before Supreme Court, Jr. Court, in 1995, for eleven years. She was seven years of age then, but now she is eighteen, and in the third grade. It would have been better to have sent her to a Negro school and then proceeded with the lawsuit. The late Senator Vilas, of Wisconsin, who was once a member of President Roosevelt's cabinet, bequeathed $10,000,000, of which $10,000,000 and he made provision for the education of young colored men. During his life he made no display of his intense interest in the race, but he was deeply interested in the elevation. He owned a large fortune. Principal Booker T. Washington's "Up to Life," has been translated into Malayan, Zulu, Indian, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese, to say nothing of European languages, such as German, Norwegian, Danish, French, and German. And it more, it has been printed in raised characters for the blind. Mr. Washington is now writing "The Story of the Negro," a book he wrote some time this fall. This is to be a simple direct narrative of a people's progress. Messrs. Samuel Walker and Son is the name of one of the best known catering companies at 185 Patterson street, Patterson, N. J. They are said to do more business among the people in their line throughout new Jersey, Mr. Samuel Walker, the senior member of the firm is said to be over 85 years old. Charles is his bookkeeper in the plumbing department of bookkeeper in the plumbing department of Brooklyn Navy Yard, and is reputed to be one of the most influential colored men in the East. Perhaps one of the greatest examples of Negro enterprise and business as exemplified by an individual, not only in the City of Manhattan, but possibly in these United States, is to be found in the person of Mr. Henry L. Sanders, of this city. Merchant and manufacturer, Mr. Sanders, establishment is headed by the man who was paid with pride by our colored citizens. Mr. Sanders is in the ladies and gents' furnishing business, and in January of this year his stock involved was given the value of the land and the amount of sales for A907 was $24,00044. On October 25 the International Student's Bible Conference closed at Columbus, O., when Booker T. Washington gave Five thousand persons crowded Memorial Hall and as many were turned away to a second but much smaller hall, the moon was soon illuminated. The night Dr. Washington spoke at a colored church, from which many were also turned away. He urged a standard of life among his people which would bring the race into either republic and the dominance of the dignity of labor and the dangers of idleness. He spoke at length upon the power of the Bible to uplift the race. The directors' statement showing the condition of the Magic City Bank, of Hattiesburg, Miss., up to the first of October of this year. The report is as follows: Resources. Loans and discounts. $ 3,763.68 Banking furniture and fixtures. $ 2,842.27 Due from other banks. $ 922.10 Cash on hand. $ 6,015.83 Total ..... $13,095.88 Liabilities. Capital paid in ..... $ 6,438.00 Unearned interest ..... 45.38 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes ..... 35.59 Individual deposits subject to check ..... 2,287.54 Time certificates of deposit ..... 3,058.65 Due other banks ..... 3.00 Bills payable and rediscounts ..... 1,227.72 Total ..... $13,095.88 The directors are O. C. Rodgers, cashier; R. W. Hall, J. S. Howard, S. D. R. Alphas, B. S. Wins, S. K. Kimmel, O. R. Thomas, W. W. Cromerate, and Green Smith. ECHO FROM BROWNSVILLE. Case of Oscar Reid of 25th Infantry to eB Advanced. Special to T.E FREEMAN. There was an echo of the Brownville "shooting up" incident" when, in the Supreme Court of the United States, a motion to advance a case of being in the docket, was filed in Reid's benafit. Reid belonged to the Twenty-fifth infantry, and the president dismissed him without honor on the charge of being in the docket. On August 18, 1906. The suit is to compel payment of Reid's salary up to the expiration of his enlistment. The attorney-general concurred in the motion to adhere that evidence probably will be argued in December. PROMOTING PORTERS AND WAITERS Efficient, intelligent and profitable service is being rendered to the railroads who are rewarding the porters and waiters for their faithful service, by promoting them to the position of conductors. For a long time the practice has been in vogue of "running in charge" the porter who has given intelligent and reliable service, but only recently have they been placed in charge of a car with another man to do the work of porter. The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railroad, from Duluth, M. Marie, has in this new service, and we among these conductors Sergeant A. Pay and Charles Blackburn, who are making good. The regular conductor's salary is attached to this position. The Great Northern Railroad has two dining car conductors, who came up from the porters, Messrs. Charles Mitchell, and the bus司机, who rank high in their chosen business. On the Illinois Central is Mr. Wm. Whitener as dining car conductor. They are notable instances of the success attenuation of the porter and waiter—The Guide. OHIO MAN THE FIRST COLORED CLERK. WASHINGTON, D. C.—The first clerkship held by a colored man, under the government of the United States was held in South Carolina as he was familiarly known to his associates. He was born and reared at Columbia, and he appointed an officer from just place. His first appointment was a laborer's position in the treasury department, February 21, 1864, at $600. 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Special Rates on “write ups.” Hadi arsccoud cast igpttan” “* “naianapolis “All matter shuuld be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Kow Phone 2880. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWoOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 1908. Rah! Rah! On general principles. If the righteous are scarcely saved where shall the ungodly appear—Mr. Overstreet. W. H. Taft, by the grace of the American electorate, is President-elect ‘of the United States of America. Did you eyer? Nothing like it since the days of Hendricks, Indiana is by no means certain any way you may take it, . Vernon Dancy et al. have great rea- sons for rejoicing. Also Bishops Der- rick, Grant Holsey and a host of oth- ers that came out early in behalf of the G, 0. P. ‘The rooster and the bird are scream- ing in concert in Indiana. It has been a long day since the fowl had much to sceam about. He is embarrassed with riches this year. ‘Mr. Bryan retires in defeat, but re- spected; without doubt one of the best loved men of the country. His past record was against him along the line of governmental policies. ‘The brilliant Hughes made it good and proper in New York. It was thought that he might be beaten by the politicians. The politicians soon discovered what was good for them. The Marion county Republican ticket was not expected to go through to a man, it would have been unreason- able to have expected it in the face of the developments of the recent past. Mr. Booker T. has reason to be proud of the result. He has been a Tait man qiuetly ever since he was mentioned for the candidacy; not so quieuy, however, as to be misunder- ‘stood. President Roosevelt feels very well over the happenings political, of the year. He and his policies have won as much as they were ridiculed in some places. The President made good when he stood for the masses against predatory wealth and giant combines of pernicious inflences. ‘As a rule the Negroes voted solidly for the Republicans, yet there were quite a number who voted the national Democratic ticket and more who voted the Democratic county ticket. They also did some expert scratching, just like the other fellows. At this writing it looks as it Mar- shall, Democrat, has been elected over Watson, the Republican candidate, Mr. Marshall is of excellent reputation. He made a good impression during his campaign and seems to be worthy of the office to which he has been voted by the State of Indiana. The Negroes of Mound Bayou, Miss., have a bank, three cotton gins, one saw mill, ten or more general stores, a drug store and all of the other ven- tures necessary to an enterprising city. Mound Bayou should have no less than 10,000 people. What an ex- cellent opportunity to prove capacity at city government! ‘The solid South came up good and solid, as usual. Just as well leave those states alone. The race question is the paramount issue and will be for many, many years. The people of that section feel to have peculiar condi- tions, and which they only can under- stand. They prefer being let alone to work out their own salvation. It is taken by consent. ‘The work by the Negro independent voters was not without effect during the campaign. There was not much demonstration; not much noise. The work was quiet but effectual. Some good men were brought into the state, including such men as McGhee, of St. Paul, Bishop Walters, Senator Allam and Rev. Ransom, who helped along the cause. Booker T. Washington makes the surprising statement that in the State of Maryland, nearly within sight of the dome, that there are schools for colored children whose terms are not longer than two or three months. He also says that the terms of Southern schools of the rural district for col- ored children are four and five months. He rightfully insists that the condi- tion is bad and that it should be reme- died. Mr, Washington thinks that the colored parents should do whatever is necessary to give the children better schooling. ‘The Macon County (Ga) Fair, which is being held this week, from all accounts, is a worthy undertaking. ‘The list of ninety-five premiums stands for 2 notable list of exhibits, showing ‘up the industrial life of the commun: ity. Most of the prizes are small, in the main $1.00, and a few less than that amount, but there are several for $5.00, more for $3.00, and quite a num- ber for $2.00. In the aggregate ‘the few managers have spent a consider- able sum to boost the infant industry. It is needless to say that the project should be highly encouraged; such are very much needed for stimulating the various industries in which col- ored people are engaged. Bishop H. M. Turner is not/ nearly ready to retire from active life. He will engage in the publication of what will be known as the Theological In- stitute, and which, from indication, will be under the auspices of general Methodism. His co-laborers, Bishops L. H. Holsey and Alexander Walters are of other Methodist denominations, giving color to the theory of a get- ting closer together among the Meth. odists. From what is now known of the new venture it will aim at Bible interpretation and things similar, hav- ing in mind instruction of those that are inclined to the ministry, and a forum for the exchange of advance theological thought. | The Annual Tuskegee Negro Con- ference will be held February 17 and 18, 1909. Committees are already at work arranging the general program for the conference and for the enter- tainment of visitors, who may come here at that time. The ‘comference agent, Mr. W. M. Rakestraw iil en- ter actively upon this work neXt week and will be pleased to visif such com- munities as may need his presence. Local conferences are urged to hold regular meetings and to otherwise keep in mind the purposes for which they have been organized. Mr. Wash- ington hopes to have at the conference in February reports of the most satis- factory kind from all sections of Ala- bama and the South, MR. OVERSTREET’S DEFEAT. During Mr. Jesse Overstreet's four- teen years in Congress he never did anything whatever for his colored con- stituency. While, as every one knows, Mr, Crumpacker, of the tenth district, has done everything within bis power to prevent the disfranchisement of the Negro vote in the South. Therefore, Mr. Crumpacker has been returned to Congress by a handsome plurality of 5,000, whereas Mr. Jesse Overstreet has been defeated by over 600 votes. Mr. Crumpacker has been standing for the rights of the American citizen, ana the people know when men champton their cause and so they reward them. ‘The defeat of the corrupt and the victory of the champion of the people's rights as were recorded in the recent election only goes to show that the people are awake and are thinking these days and times, and they are voteing independently because it has their best interest Involved. LET US HAVE PEACE. ‘The campaign being over, we should heart the last of the great Brownsville affair, If not the very last of it, then very much less of it. The affair has fairly amounted to a cause, and it is said causes never die until they are “requited.” We, the race, however, have so many “unregiuted” things. ‘There's the “Jim Crow” cars, distran- chisements and numerous other civil irregularities that need attention, but which haye been so long in existence |that they are being looked on as in ‘corporated with the intents of those laying down the principles of guidance. 'The Brownsville affair threatens to |join this procession which walks to a syncopated tune or unharmony in the nation’s marching melodies. Really, it is not nearly so pernicious a thing as the others, viewed from any angle. «hough s ome one has blundered, it would never have excited all that fol- lowed had it not been for the approach- ing election days. It was thought that the President would “unharden” his heart during the last days of the cam- paign, thus disarming all opposition to the party on that account, but no, he was stiff-necked to the very last, and perhaps with reason. It is not too late, however, for Mr. Roosevelt to restore the men to the army, relying on his ability to do so and not on what we may call justice in the matter. The President is President, a thing we will not forget; and as long as he feels to see reasons for what he does, backed up by what he feels to be the law, we are unwise in making much of a dem- onstration against him. If we get the soldiers restored, for our part we agree to ask no questions. THE MACON COUNTY FAIR. ‘The Macon County Fair, of Macon, Ga., which is being held this week, offers ninety-five premiums for best exhibits, among which is one for $2.00 for the best display of vegetables grown by a boy or girl not over ten years of age, in a children’s garden. ‘This is one of the most liberal prem- iums, most of which do not exceed that amount. One dollar prizes are most numerous, about, $50 being of: fered in that way. The list includes: ‘The best bushel of ear corn; the est bushel of wheat; the best six stalks ‘af cotton; the best twenty-five stalks of cane; the best gallon of syrup; the pest display of pumpkins and cushaws; the best bushel of peanuts; the best bushel of sweet potatoes; the best Dushel of beets; the best bushel of turnips; the best home-cured ham; the best. one hundred pounds of coWw: pea hay; the best one hundred pounds of crab grass hay; the best one hun- @red pounds of corn stover; the best six heads of cabbage; the best six hedds of collards; the best bushel of tomatoes; the largest watermelon. "The industrial activities of the sec tion may be studied through the fol- lowing exhibits, which are also,of the $1.00 class: ‘The best chair, home-made; the best plow stock, home-made; the best feed cutter, homemade; the best pair of hinges for gate or door, homemade; the three best baskets, two cotton and one bow. Fifty-cent premiums: The best single-tree, homemade; the best THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ——$<—$—$—————————————S , from | plow stock, homemade; the best horse |and unless we feel in some sense such | the taking. | collar. exaltation education has not done all | wou stands| The woman's department has inter-|it might do. This is the education that | ble howing jesting exhibits, for which premiums | has made for the grandeur of our civi- | exa mmun-|are offered, from 50 cents to $3.00.|lization. Whatever is nobles and best | ing all, in| Among them: Hand sewing dress pat-|in our civilization has been of a sort | not! s than |terns, machine work, homemade rugs, | of educational “religion,” where those |is « ral for }sofa pillows, aprons, hats, hemstitch-|of the greater zeal wrought greater—| the anum-jing, embroidery and lace. Canned |in stone, brass, gold, iron, in all the de- | tha te the | fruits and vegetables came in for con-| partments of life, law, philosophy, com-| of | nsider- |sideration; also cooking, including the | merce, agriculture in all of its phases. | mu: dustry.|best cooked turkey, the best cooked | Especially is it up to the Negroes to |ing project |corn bread and various kinds of cakes. | plunge into the effluvia that they be-| and such | A premium of $5.00 is offered for the | come a true part of the passing proces: | priz nlating |best school exhibit, including draw-|sion. Education is required every-| tim ch col-|ings, examination papers, photographs |where, in everything. The fields, if | ee. ot work, sewing, school garden work |they will be what they can be, must | mer and school farm,’ maps, ete. be studied in the school rooms or else | and nearly | A prize of $5.00 1s also offered for | Wwe Will still send up our meager stocks | hou e. He the best cotton exhibit, not less than|@s those of the slender years in the f what |twelve stalks, amount’ estimated per | days of Joseph. eal In-|acre, how worked and how fertilized. | Mr. Washington advises how the de cation,| ‘The poultry show comes in for con-|fects may be remedied. Sacrifice, tax,| general |sideration, $3.00 being offered for the|Says he. What the public refuses to o¢ , sishops | best poultry exhibit. The fair is com-|do should be done by private effort. | the Valters | plete, including the races, that most |Educate to the sticking place, way | ing ations, | fascinating adjunct to the big fairs. | past the stage referred to. he a get- ee Not only technical education is re-| ("5 Meth- THE ELECTION, quired, but that greater education and | {),;, By the American electorate William H. Taft has been chosen to pilot the ship of state. The struggle for su premacy was considered the most nota ble in the history of the country. Mr Bryan started in the campaign under the most faovrable auspices. The is sues of other campaigns which oper ated against him were long since dead —abandoned by Mr. Bryan and his co workers. Consequently it was thought that his chances for success were much better than they had been previously As we stated on another occasion, there was an equality of chances from the viewpoint of issues, both parties practically favoring the same things advocating the same remedies for abuses. As we see it, the situation re duced to that of confidence, Mr. Bry- ‘an's past record on governmental poil cies being against him, Mr. Taft is of that progressive school of politicians, brilliant, scholar ly, suave, able, resourceful, which is further typified by Roosevelt, Hughes and we may also include Mr. Bryan, men who say things, and who do noi conceal thought by dubious or mean- ingless expressions. This class of poli: ticians have appealed most forcibly ta the American people, proved through the popularity of Roosevelt and Bry. an. ‘The long-headed President read the people through himself, as expo- nent, and wisely preferred’ one who had much of the qualities that met the approbation of the American masses. Indeed, it appeared absolutely necessary to find some one to compete with Mr. Bryan, in eloquent, in logic, in skill of argument when arraying himself against the giant’ {lls of the day. Mr. Taft proved equal to the emer. gency; ddded to his necessary quail. ties to compete with Mr. Bryan, was an engaging personality, giving the impress of a dignified and high-toned gentleman, through which ran the guality of merriness how could they beat such a man? Made to order, ap- parently, to beat the one Bryan. | Mr. Taft is of excellent judicial tempera: ment, no mean quality for the exalted station of President. He promises ‘much by his excellent makeup. THE NEGRO AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH. _ Blsewhere in this issue will be seen ‘an appeal from the pen of Booker T. ‘Washington to the colored people of the South, urging them to make great- fer effort ‘at lengthening the school ‘terms, especially in the rural district. In speaking of his recent trip through Maryland he expresses himself as sur- prised that almost within sight of the dome there were schools for colored children whose terms were for two and three months only. Most people will have to confess surprise at this state of affairs. It has not been thought that the colored schools of the South contrasted favorably with those of the North. Mr. Washington is authority for the statement that even the schools ofr white children are not supported by funds sufficient to put them on par with those of the north. As for the colored schools generally throughout the South, it is stated that the terms are from four to five months at the most. This, of course, has reference to the rural districts.’ But when we think that from 80 to 85 per cent. of the colored people live in the rural districts it will appear vastly {mpor- tant to know of conditions having in mind the amelioration. Knowing that the above mentioned conditions prevail, and assuming that they are not rapidly changing, Mr. Washington does an act of kindness in bringing this matter so vividly be- fore the Negroes, before the country. For, if it is the theory, that enlighten- ment and civilization go together, it would appear that the country would be also interested, that its scheme of advancement be kept up. Schools hold- ing such short periods will only suc- ceed in sending into the world a lot of half-prepared people, unfitted for any- thing, “Negro civilization” is already affected with too great a class who got the shadow instead of the substance, and who, doubtless, in the most part, are of that limited system of educa: tion. Mr. Washington says, educate. Educate at a sacrifice, but beyond the half-baked stage where puny smartness attempts to array itself against the in tellect of the world. Educate to the stage of possible contentment, where livelihood may be snatched of “airy nothings”; thus not combined and con- fined by low and vulgar circumstances. Not handily will the teacher earning $15 per month be able to inculcate the greater notoins of education—that edu: cation that will grow when once plant ed. Yet $15 to $30 per month salaries are in keeping with the other condi- tions. It will not be seen how one may improve without the other. With higher education the vision would be wider in an industrial way. The race, in fact, is too content with what is. It goes on the theory, too often, that the good, great things of the world are not for them, thus conceding inferior- ity, a thing that will be very much encouraged. Greater education gives the greater outlook, defies locks and locksmiths; like love, a subtle influ: ence that causes those rightly endowed to ho'd with the hero of Monte Cristo that “the world is mine,” my parish, and unless we feel in some sense such exaltation education has not done all it might do. This is the education that has made for the grandeur of our civi- lization. Whatever is nobles and best in our civilization bas been of a sort of educational “religion,” where those of the greater zeal wrought greater— in stone, brass, gold, iron, in all the de- partments of hife, law, philosophy, com- merce, agriculture in all of its phases. Especially is it up to the Negroes to plunge into the effluvia that they be- come a true part of the passing proces: sion, Education is required every- where, in everything. The fields, if they will be what they can be, must be studied in the school, rooms or else we will still send up our meager stocks as those of the slender years in the days of Joseph. Mr. Washington advises how the de fects may be remedied. Sacrifice, tax, says he. What the public refuses to do should be done by private effort. Educate to the sticking place, way past the stage referred to. Not only technical education is re- quired, but that greater education and rarer of the mind that inqiures into causes and sees their effects, building a rightful philosophy of the day and circumstances, putting one at ease and in the best relation to things existing, teaching forbearance, patience, the earthly beatitudes, thus winning the greater consideration while contribut- ing to the civilization of the country, making for more love and fellowship and Incidentally for the uplift of the individual and race. A Se ee ee “Lest we forget,” when the crux of untoward circumstances presses hard, it will be remembered that the Amer- ican Negroes have plentedus outlet. Opportunities of all kinds are at hand by whic hthey work around what ap- pears to be set opposition. ‘This oppo- sition is largely the result of the social idea—avoidance of contact, and which does not end with things purely social, but extends, ramifies everywhere, and, of course, with greater or less degree. ‘More and more it is seen that there is ‘not much mutuality between the races. ‘Yet the condition is not without good, proving the theory in general that ‘there can be no great. laws, althouzh meant to be mischievous, without a complement of good. Thus, if the col- ored people are not solicited and ex- pected in some places of business it certainly means that those kinds of business may be engaged in by Negroes and who may enjoy a monopoly of such business. ‘The colored people have not applied the philosophy arising out of condi- tions. In fact, they have not cared to recognize the philosophy because it had a tendency to put them at odds with general s ociety, a condition they did not care about. “It is reasonable to think that they did not care sor social ostracism, because they would see it that way. Really the thing os- tracism should be felt to be a quality ‘of the Negroes also if it must obteia. This has in mind manly, womaaly sc- tion going no further in a social way than expected, nor feel it a reflection if not asked to “court.” This does not undervalue others, but puts the proper estimation on one’s self. Getting back to the subject, the philosophy arising out of conditions is that the Negro may enjoy the humbler pursuits un- disturbed; he is appreciated best in them. Now, some see cause for cha- grin at this, but there's very little cause when the matter is properly con- sidered. ‘The point is that the race may en- Joy the humbler callings in life, and in which respect it is not different to those of 1607 and 1620, Jamestown, Plymouth Rock; nor do we offer this as a plea to justify present circum- stances; it is simply to sho wthat we are not nearly so bad off as We some- times think. ‘hen, again, the race may enjoy the humbler callings and yet aspire with every hope of success to the greater callings, whatever they may be. This must be done right with- in the race, the thing we don't like any too well. But suppose we don't. Are we not confronted by a candition? ‘And be ft remembered before it 1s too late, that the thing that makes it possible for Negroes to engage in ev- ery business with hopes of success is this social antagonism, which, in its efforts to be effectual, extends to busi- ness places, ramifies everywhere. As we have said, there are no great laws operating, at least in our country, with harm for the import, but what are also attended with good. If the race was subject to competi- tion as is known by white men, be- tween white men in business, that is, white men bidding as fiercely for Negro patronage as they do for white patronage, for two very good reasons the Negroes would have to retire. Money and expert business experience are the ruling factors; it is needless to say that both of the conditions are wanting and without which an in- dividual will make but poor headway. It will be clearly seen by those that think that it appears as if the race Is spared of this terrific competition where so few white men stand com- pared with the many that venture Nothing transpiring among men bears more the stamp of divinity than this. We have been slow to profit by what appears to be the inevitable, yet it is plain that if the thing were not ‘by direction it is thehappies t chance that ever befell a people. ‘We seem to hold it a theory only that the race could have good stores apartment houses and industries of various kinds. What it now has may be considered sufficient according to the class—the class of employment. ‘This argument would answer very well for white people that had failed to make good, for whatever the cause they have, at least, had the white man’s chance, and while many are not making good, we will also remember that there are others that are. The class application will not fit us so aptly because not properly included in the citizenship. ‘And again: the fact of not being properly included in the country’s citi- zenship means very much in a business way. The disposition or the lack of disposition has nothing to do with the case. If the race fails to take advan- tage of its floodtide of opportunities, preferring to wait for Invitation from white men’s concerns’ it will be with ‘cery poor grace that it complains if in the years to come the opportunities would go. This is especially applica- ble to those of the North, who, through exaggerated notions of life, have noth ing to do with your small beginning notion. To look well for the moment is of transcending importance, while the future has no foundation stone that bids fair to stand uninterrupted of life's storms. A sure foundation must be laid and finally we are think- ing about it. We mut think quickly and act quickly or the chances we prize so poorly will escape, at which time we will look back, reflect and see. Postpone the day, ye arbiters of men’s fates, until thoroughly touched and aroused to the demands of the hour. SOME REFLECTION. of ensyclopedists servants refused to the Russians the possibitity of becom- ing civilized in the European manner. ‘The folowing century was destined to give them the lie, for it gave to this ,people consigned to barbarity thinkers and writers who accounted among the guiding spirits of human- ity. If the Russian nation shall ar- rive some day at enjoying that liberty whereby it may develop unimpeded its moral and intellectual faculties the cause of progress shall have coun- ted a hundred million workers more.” It appears from the popular notion of the leading Russians that the ser- vants and encyclopidists were not very far wrong. A few choice spirits, true enough are among thosé of the Liberal thougit of today; the thous- ands that are in advance seem to have no thought of down-trodden— the man yoked to the ox. Why cite the very few when the attack for ex- pansion is on the upper classes; those supposed to be redeemed from be- nightment? If we are to believe what we hear, it is the very lower strata that is permeated with the truest idea of liberty and civilization, excusing of course its bomb throwing propen- sities. | Goaded to desperatidn, to them, one ‘will suppose, that their tactics, what- fever they may be are their best op» portunity, their greatest pleasure. Yet ‘we Americans do not countenance such an €xtreme condition; indeed we have no call for it. But their ‘notion of liberty and relief is a part of the individual and will rise and rise and rise until the largest ifperty pos- sible obtains compitible with the Mberty of others. Their violent ‘methods are only to be tabooed. “For ages the Negro races have been offered as proof positive that some nations are hopelessly separat- ed from others in point of culture and capacity. But any one that has studied their development in the southern states realizes that they are susceptible of rapidly absorbing the civilization now surrouding them.” Showing how mistaken man may be with all his learning, The French have it that man proposes, but God disposes. Right in our own country some few years ago the Negroes were thought devoid of the ordinary standing. At the furthermost it was eontended by the “latitudinarians” that a Negro would never conjugate a Greek verb. But what have we? One Negro at least writing Greek verbs for others to congugate. It is plain that the Negro is susceptible, perhaps too susceptible. “Native” ability or the possibility of education is being considered as good as the actual acquirement. The ability is not wanting, but the think of student- ship it wanting, and simply because superficiality answers the day's de- mand, making it possible that, denial of an inherent predisposition to the commercial phase and in the favor of its opposite which means ease— idolence. In the north the thing is best exemplified, conditions have not enforced the race salvation idea. Pos- sibility to spend much with oppor- tunity to earn but véry little is the status, There is nothing prohibit. ing combines or Individuals from fol- lowing the methods of those about us, which would be in keeping with the nation of being able in all respect— a condition we love so much to date on, “What nature has done may be lost through negligence or self-sufficiency. “A few grief years ago Negroes were not considered capable of carry- ing on business transactions or hold- ing property. ‘Today thousands of Ne- ‘gro proprietors are conducting plan- ‘tations of various sorts and own thou- sands of acres of land worth mil- lions of dollars. In brief, it is only as the equality of men is recognized and their essential unity believed that progress can be accounted for.” ‘They are doing something along the lines of the above, in the Southern states, especially, most lamentably the result has been of necessity rather than choice, FIRELESS COOKING. The principle of fireless cooking is a modern discovery and, simple as it fs, it was a long time coming. It con- sists in the fact that slow heat, con: tinued for a long time, will produce the same results that a high degree of heat will in a shorter time. In fact, slow heat produces better results, for all good cooks know that as a general rule slow cooking is the best. The phrase fireless cooking is somewhat mesleading since, of course, there can be no cooking without heat, but the basic principle of fireless cooking {s that while there must be fire to be gin with, it need not be continuous. it is demonstrated that heat, once generated to the cooking degree is continuous, and, under proper condi. tions, cumulative. The utensils are simple, the main object being to ex clude the air and confine the heat in a vessel containing edibles which have been heated to the cooking point. To accomplish this there fs neces- sary a closed box or other receptacle into which the cooking vessel may be placed and securely packed with paper or other nonconducting material. The box should have a lid, but in the ab- sence of a box an old trunk or even a bushel basket will do. The inside packing is the main thing. The article to be cooked—meat, fowl, vegetables or what not—should first’ be brought to a cooking point over a fire and then quickly covered in a cooking utensil, placed in the packing box and ‘STRAIGHT PLIABLE SILKY Ths benctifal styles of hatrdrvatnc now wore gienotaastesrequicescte pasta easy se sscS Sisbiornscerigsasaky baer s Sotand tarumiereecs [pea Sect ihensot rection | 2 ga Of hus ‘Rind ever Tovested | Sats CURL-I-CURE F Sp sop erect ae etd Sap i oe io a TEC not ony gives wat . Fearaube, bot dositguce fale. 8 Siete tee uae is: iss Yikorating and evening _ EStapwondertaly |r Nipeiteeedetiscasy, (MES Kinky of ‘matted condition (Zaman Oy stich Srevents cone trom (ama deep he nate ee ARE ieee chationshie styles silica MARVELOUS HAIR BEAUTIFiEq {feedaatty cocpremeresurin kimk c fe the hairstenightnofeaog exty enim." rent TeSeuechtehstalosetimestrcsss cate Parity and nvatuction guaranteed. S 1 LINCOLN MANUFACTURING CO.. AURORA 4, securely covered. The seasoning should be done before the cooling je gins. Once placed in the packing toy and covered, the cooking uniensi) to be left alone for two, three, foun or five hours, according to circum stances. There is no watching neces sary, no turning, no basting. I+ cooj, while you wait. The original hex. i securely confined, continues and ihe result is a slow cooking which ong would hardly belfeve possivie with out seeing it. Fireless cookers have been adoptey in the regular army and are founj highly satisfactory. Any ingenious housewife can contrive one out of ap empty box with a lid, or out of an old trunk. Torn up scraps of news Papers make excellent packine mg terials. The box or other receptacle after being packed, should be sot ig a moderately warm place. Firelex cooking is a trick which the ancients did not know.—The Indianapolis News, MELANGE. The tour of Mississippi by Rooker T. Washington which ended a few weeks ago at Mound Bayou, is helj to be without parallel in the history of Negro affairs of that State. fy route thousands flocked to the stop. ping place to see and hear the gra Negro whose fame fills al! the land yea, all the lands of the world, eee It is said that distance and time Jend charm, enhance the value of in dividuals. It seems a true saying. The disposition is to withhold praise until one {s shut up in death, and then the words of adulation, applause, adors tion break forth as the fount in the springtide. Happily, in few individ uals the masterly spirit so abides that their impress is immediately recog- nized—in the day in which they live. Our Booker Washington is one of them, President Roosevelt is one of them, Lincoln was one of them. In looking carefully at these examples, greatness, that greatness which is felt at once is because the individuals work greatly. It will be also noted that those working along the line of the uplift of humanity stand highest in the estimation of the world. Moses, Jesus Christ, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are among the first mention of men, surpassing Shakespeare, Bacon and al! Greece and Rome, or the purely intellectual, or those depending on intellect for their renown. tee | Napoleon was a student, wrote lit- tle, but gained no distinction in the Hine of intellectual pursuit; he was ‘a born genius of the field. winning his fame necause he so greatly disturbed society. He did not disturb it as Jesus Christ disturbed it; indeed, not so thoroughly as the man of Gullilee; he, however, gave the ruder shock, and the world will not soon forget him. To him and to France he did a great work as long a8 it lasted. The rule we think, holds goodeve n liere: that those working greatly along the line of the uplift of humanity will be counted great among men. When No poleon appeared on the scene at Tow lon he came in the name of the Revo ltionary party. He changed frequent: ly afterwards, yet his advent was in the name of humanity, He was against the bastile; it were enough in his day 788 It is readily seen that intellent is not all; perhaps with it men mizht do more, yet it is to be doubted. The nice weighing of conditions, trying to kno wthe end from the beginning have defeated many a project. Blind zal ‘and faith see mto be the greater part George Washington was a ptriot, who, one may well think, did not dream of whipping England as 4 coun try. Cold calculation would have filled him with doubt and dismay. He would have seen that a united Eng land could have put a man in the field for every womtan, man and chili in America. But he was optimistic at its best, holding’ that there would be something that would happen—the quarrel with other countries—France, for example; a divided ministry i= the mother country, the hope of sit pathy from the patriot wheresoever Finally, he expected to worry and harass, and thus wear the oppositioa out. The fact that George Washing ton was first President gives him pres tige, but we think that regardless of the fact his name would always be mentioned before that of Grant, » mer learned in the science of war. Simpls because he #vrought greatly accoriné to his limited means. oes President Roosevelt is a man of the schrools, yet he was not depende»t the fact for his fame. His near touch with the masses is what did the work Had he never rode a broncho. ‘lust the lariat, shot a bear, marched San Juan, and finally, had he never struck at the trusts and monopolies he would not be enjoying his proves! popularity. It is again demonstratet that one must strike in the name o the people if his name would be ' ‘the mouths of all men, DAVENPORT. IOWA. Special to THE Freexan, ‘Mrs. Richard Murphy is recovering 108 and will likely return home next Sit from the hosvital.....The new A.M © enurch is almost complete. Rey. Wiliam is working hard and so are ail the mt bers....Green Ballard is sick with an # tack of malarie fever....1f vou ive, the elty ‘and wish to subscribe for 7 Freeman see Oscar R. Wilkins, our 4°?" THE STAGE George Boute and wife have signed with the Rich-Palm Minstrels. Regards to all. Miss L. Gillard, trombone soloist with Dandy Dixie Minstrels, sends regards to professional friends. Avery and Hart are meeting with success in the East, but the laugh of Avery does not meet the approval of the critics. Miss Laura S. Logan is business manager and director of the Ladies Tramp Female Minstrels, at New Orleans, Miss. The Arntes, Billy and Grace, the North Carolina Sunbeams, are making a hit "across the pond." They will return to the states next spring. It is reported that the clever comedians, Williams and Stevens, will star in the "Governor of Dicke" a musical comedy with stary people. W. A. Grace, who has been ill sometimes with fever, at Sedalia, Mo., has recovered, and is again on the road. Regards to the profession. "Queen Dorn," the only electric novelty dancer of our race today, is a big hit at Fourteenth Street Theater. New York City, Time all filled. Best wishes to Harry Brown. Emore and Ray, the man with the fiddle, and the little girl with the big nose, after six very successful weeks in Michigan and Wisconsin, are spending the week in Chicago. The Great English, the hoop rolling marvel, is a big hit where, doing fine in theaters, he is to W. A. Cooke, of Patti show, also Harry Brown, and Bert and Bertha Grant. Perry and Perry, in their musical comedy, are meeting with much success at Roxas City, last week with Glass and Banks, playing to large houses. The following members of the Glazier Lyceum Bureau were in Indiana during Miss Ova Elison, Mrs. Lena Brent, Miss Ova Elison, Sylvanus J. Smith, F. A. Jacke Smith, and James Webb. Prince Osakazuma is still in Cuba on a tour with his own medicine show, accompanied by a Cuban doctor, E. A. Garcia. They are a leader of mineral powder the medicine industry and rhinoplasty and consumption. They have a stage 16x 10 and carry a Conzo African band. George Epps, of the team of Epps and Loretta, was a caller at The Freeman on Wednesday. Epps and Loretta were seen for three days at the Park Theater with A. H. Woods "Creole Slave's Revenge," and made a decided hit. The Whitman Sisters and Robinson are now in Vancouver, B. C., and are booked twenty weeks on the coast, all are well and the act is a seream. Regards to friends especially the Three Dancing Girls, they are in Spokane, Wash. They are under personal direction of Al. Sutherland, New York. Simpson and Matthews have been laying off in New Orleans for three weeks, having a nice time. They worked with the Dixie Troubadours at Lincoln Park, Sunday, October 25, featuring their barrel a color of a barre of barrel啤酒. They spent at the Royal Theater, Memphis, October 26, for weeks of November 5, 16, 23 and 24. Eugene Clark and Hicks are now in the state of Georgia and are still the hit of the side show. Miss Hicks will return to Los Angeles later this week, after four or five weeks, as the show will close about the last of this month. Eugene and Hicks send regards to his brother, Joe, and to his son, Robert Clark, and to all friends. Williams and Baynards, famous troubadors, are touring Tennessee to very successful business. They have recently been in a new theater-proof room and have a new theater in canvas. Prof Eph Williams, as business manager, has very carefully routed the show South, while the musical ability of Mr. W. A. Demonstration Theater has the approval of the Public. Prof. Williams trained nonies are prime favorites with ladies and children. Wm. Reld's Mistrels, with Barnum and Bailer's side show, opened in New Orleans, La. October 30, for three days to good business as usual. On Thursday, November 5, the band played "Home Sweet Home" the joyful portion of the bunch will go to Cincinnati, make their first stand at Chicago. Goo, Hamilton, who has pleased the audience, will join his son, singing "Some Body Lied," will fill of time in and around New York City. S. T. Dummore, S. B. Foster and Billie Butter, members of Dummore's Modern Minstrels, were royally entertained Fri. evening, October 23, by Miss Alice Pattie, a dainty but well-tried member of the profession, at the residence of Miss Slayton. 87 Pratt street, Atlanta, Ga. Music, cards and dances were indulged in until the wee hours of the morning when, after a dainty depast was served, Mr. Dummore his own wife named Mr. Dummore and his company unlimited success. The sudden death of Mrs. Voelckel, mother of R. Voelckel, manager of the Bick-Patti Company, cast a deep gloom over the entire company. Mrs. Voelckel expired quite suddenly last Wednesday, the company was always been a loving son, and cherished by all. He was prostrated by the shock. He left for New York immediately with the profound sympathy of the entire company. Madame Patti and members of the company were in the floral designs in memory of the deceased. MAY ORGANIZE ORCHESTRA. A movement is on foot here to organize a symphony orchestra of twenty-five musicians, may wield the baton for this new organization. As yet no rehearsals have been held, but it is stated that it will be a short while until the meeting will start. BROWN AND HODGES. The Brown and Hodges act is one of the best turns that has been played at the Washington. Both are said to be ill-founded Sloux Indians. Their cartoons and phone with colored crayons and each picture is intended to illustrate the song they are singing. The act is a success from every point of view—The Press, Spokane, WA. NASHVILLE STUDENTS COMPANY. We are still in Michigan and the show is going along fine. Prof. A. Victor, leader of our orchestra has got a new rag which makes them all get happy. Miss Cissy Visser is singing "Mv Honey Love" and singing a hit nightly. Miss Cissy Gilbert is singing "singing singing Dolli". Mr. John Edwards is singing up on slight singing "I. Wonder, Tha Jen Chicken in Dem Skies." The Beechums, Charles and Bianc. would like to hear from C. W. Bebe. Willie. Battle Creek. Mich., we met the Bruce. STERLING JUBILEE SINGERS We are still snirking to crowded houses and despite the fact of it being Saturday, we are still snirking to the house of Claysville, Pa. was filled to its utmost with a very appreciative audience. M. W. Daniels sends regards to Chas. H. H. Wendel and sends a farewell from him at once. Have something of portance to relate. Address Redpath Beran, Cable Bldg., Chicago, Ill. Have something of days' stay in Pittsburgh, met several "Cousins of Mine" and the management thought seriously that when we left the city, we would be in mind. We met the Williams and Walker Company in Pittsburgh Sunday and a most enjoyable time was had. Mr. Charlie Walker, entertained W. Dixon, manager of Sterling's at tea Sunday evening. FRANK L. MAHARA'S MINSTRELS This company is playing in Minnesota now and will soon be in their home state. They are playing at Rochester, Mint. The orchestra is under e-leadership of Prof. Attrus Hughes, and composed of the following: Willie M. Lee, second violin; Nelson L. Kinaid, clarinet; Don Jones, cornet; Harry (Fli) Hull, bass viol; Frank Hughes, traps. The band is under the direction of H. Guall Clark, and is composed of the following: Willie M. Lee, second violin; Don Jones, cornet; and olo cornet; Don Jones, cornet; Geo Wilkerson, Nelson Kinaid and Ed. Fry, clarinet; W. M. Lee and Attrus Hughes, cornet; Don Jones, cornet; trombones; James Harris, baritone; Harry (Fli) Hull, bass; Carl Skille, snare drum; E. J. Elliot, bass drum. The standard compositions as "Raymond" "Poet and Peasant," and "Barber De Seville." COLORED THEATER OPENED. Billy Smith's colored minstrels, in their performance at the Dunbar Theater, Columbus, O., Thursday night of last week, were the first part consisted of a number of "coon songs" by the various members of the company, and in the olo, several interesting features were introduced, including the magician, who transformed a guinea pig into an American flag containing a photo of Taft. The audience cheered wildly. The magician, John McCormick of King Herod and John the Baptist took the audience by storm in the second part. The following are the members of the company: Comedians, Carl Allen Ray, the comedian John McCormick, Pillie Smith, bones, Flovd Washington, Ben Barnett; tumbos, Frank Harrison, Dobble Hood; vocalists, Archie Washington, Frank Smedley, Oliver James, Ed F. Smith, Smedley, Mona Poultry, Harry Bell, Alfred Johnson and Miss Lettie Gellie. BERRY'S BAND AND CONCERT CO Prof. Alex. A. Berry's Band and Concert Company are certainly making good with Robinson's ten ble show this season. The company certainly two trombone kings. Mr. Woodford McGee is the same as a roaming lion with his monster tuba. Mr. Henry Crawford is cleaning out his room. Lily Lieber Jones, with his melophone, and Arthur Tavlor are unexcelled for harmony. A. A. Berry and wm. Laughlin are certainly cornet players—nuff said. The concert company, and who has made the hit of the season singing Let Me Be Your Lemon Coon. and playing the calone. Miss Clara Greene, the best of the great success, and is doing a buck and wing dance that surpasses them all. Mr. Marshell Kevs, snail drummer, and Mr. Fred Travers, bass drummer, are the fun-makers with their witty sayings and comic songs. Regards to all professionals. PEKIN THEATER, CHICAGO, ILL. Tremendous crowds are attending the Pekin nightly, attracted by the big vaudeville bill that is being offered at this house now with an entire change of program every week. This week's bill consists of the Zemo Troupe in a high-class exhibition of wire walking, contortionists work and acrobatic stunts: the Demonicores, novelty act; Professor Murry with a troupe of musicians; Professor Duncan with but talk; Ed Dunkhurst & Company, in the laudable comedy entitled "Cry Baby Buster"; the Four Musical Cates, who play a variety of unique musical instruments; Cozzy Smith & Pleks in a Pickin' Up performance; the O'Neill oogue, and Williams & Stevens, in a new act with Gus Stevens impersonation a lady in a sheath gown. The Stock Company has been disbanded and the other performances will be entirely vaudeville, and some of the best acts in the business will be seen at the Pekin during this season. The Wang Doodle quartete make their first appearance at the other big coloured acts in vaudeville will follow in rapid succession. DUNMORE'S MODERN MINSTRELS We are about to close a very successful season, Macon, Miss., is the closing point, and November 11 is the date. Every body is waiting patiently for the time when we can visit their home folks. Every thing is going fine and every body is happy. Mr. Dummore is still pleasing the large crowd at the Dummore Dinner, speciality. Mr. Dummore is still cleaning up with "The Booker T's Are on Parade," and "Just a Little On Account." Miss Aldosia Myers, our clever son, is making a "Mandy Lane." Gillie Myers, our electric dancer, is still hollining his own, singing "Every Loving Spoony Sam." Prof. J. Dummore, our friend at Pekah Kv, have taken seriously ill. Mr. Dummore and Billie Butler, our trap-drummer, were honor guests at a dinner given by Mr. Green secretary, the People's Day evening, October 25, at the Ek's rest, and an enjoyable time was spent by all present. Mr. Dummore and Mr. Butler will never forget the Jones Valley Lodge, No. a member of Northham, of which Mr. Green is a member. Mr. Dummore is a member of No. 50, Topeka, Kans., and Mr. Butler is a member of Northside No. 124, of Pittsburgh. The entire company sends best regards to all friends in and out of the profession, and the FREEMAN, a member of our band, the FREEMAN Foster, has charge of both hand and orchestra. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. While it was a top heavy house that witnessed the performance of the Dixie minstrels at the Dallas opera house, it was a pretty good sprinkle of people on the first floor and it would hardly be fair to say that the occupants of the garages were all young and well-groomed. There was little or no departure from the orthodox style, or the old-fashioned Negro minstrel show as one used to see it, and that is one reason persevered to be pleased with what they saw and heard. There were, however, some really new jokes cracked, and, altogether, the show was a bit more fun than the performance was the singing indi- PROFESSIONALS IN A RALLY. Make Supreme Effort in Eighth and Defeat the A. B. C.'s. The A. B. C.'s were defeated by the All- Protectionists in an interesting battle at Northwestern Park last Sunday. The gue- was called on account of darkness at the end of the eighth inning. It had been planned to play only seven innings, but was last played with a heavy reception each time he made his appearance. He has lost none of the at- tributes that won for him a place in the front rank of Negro minstrels and has attended, and it was during the extra ses- sion that the professionals won out. Dur- ham's home run with one on base and Massachusetts home run with the bases full were introduced several other good features, among which are an exceptionally skilled drummer, and a Negro who shows a scrupulous over all he has his educated hoops. However, one of the wooden rims reverberating upon four ropes and seemingly have a better edu- cation than some of our darkest players of the game. Higbue, rf The A. B. C.'s were defeated by the All- Protectionists in an interesting battle at Northwestern Park last Sunday. The gue- was called on account of darkness at the end of the eighth inning. It had been planned to play only seven innings, but was last played with a heavy reception each time he made his appearance. He has lost none of the at- tributes that won for him a place in the front rank of Negro minstrels and has attended, and it was during the extra ses- sion that the professionals won out. Dur- ham's home run with one on base and Massachusetts home run with the bases full were introduced several other good features, among which are an exceptionally skilled drummer, and a Negro who shows a scrupulous over all he has his educated hoops. However, one of the wooden rims reverberating upon four ropes and seemingly have a better edu- cation than some of our darkest players of the game. Higbue, rf WONDERFUL TECHNIQUE SHOWN BY SAM STEWART. Colored Pianist Known as the "Paderewski of America" Gives Per formance. STAGE WORLD SIDE-LIGHTS. I have been informed that Arthur Talbott, who did the part of a college professor in the "Shoo-Fly Regiment", for the last two seasons, is playing in the "Moon" and "Red Moon" company this season. We find in Mr. Talbott, I think, one of the best character actors of the day. His impersonation of the college professor is excellent. There is not a Negro actor living who studies and gets out of his work better results. He is likened unto Mansfield when it comes to style of make-up. He is a great actor and stands out as real pictures of characters of every day life. He makes you think that you have seen "that face some where". His success in that line is doomed. There are figures on every minor affair as studiously as the larger ones. The right kind of shoe is as necessary as the right kind of wig. There are, of course, other things that are more highly cultured voice and his genius in the art of jestures—are among other things which add greatly to his success. As "Prof. Maxwell" his work was one of the best in the profession work he had ever seen portrayed by a Negro, and now, judging the future by the past, I am sure that his creation of the Indian character of the best present day character. If he is a strong dancer touch to it he is sure to win for Talbott is a born tragenian. There has been some talk going the rounds concerning the organizing of a symphony orchestra in this city. Now in New York, the orchestra is trying to discover a good deal of hidden talent. Persons that are good musicians who have always been too modest to allow anyone to perform their instruments in a very masterful way. I have found nearly enough to compose an orchestra of twent-five or thirty instruments, and I have found some of some one like Prof. G. H. Gray. I am sure that a successful organization could be put together. Prof. G. H. Gray is an exceptional artist of the violin and would be a successful conductor of such an organization. NEW PEKIN THEATER. Another bill was presented at the new Pekin teater this week and it is a hummer. There were two performances Sunday. The house was crowded both times. The audience was an entirely new show and each bill was new throughout. Mrs. Nettle and Mr. Lobie Tavior, the favorites of the new playhouse, sang songs that brought forth much applause. "The Professor's Understudy," by Taylor and Early, was one of the features of the show. They are the real funmakers and do their turn in a creditable manner. These two actors have natural ability as a big success. Miss Vida Deine, of Jacksonville, Fla., does a song and dance turn that proves a hit of the show. Mr. Frank Hendon, who was one of the players in the first act, is accompanied with a new monologue act that is unusually good, and sings "Broke." The "Bootblack Ball." from the pen of Mrs. Latatia Lee. was a sketch that is a comedy and an abuse. Glover Taylor and the whole company takes a part in the act. It keeps the house from start to finish in a continuous burst of laughter and abuse. Glover Taylor and the whole company have been added to the orchestra. From the reception given the new bill that the theater crowds are eager to see, the remainder of the week. Moving pictures continue to draw large crowds, as they are new and interesting. Miss with her name is starred in two films, and has proved a starring card in singing, with great credit. "I Will Be Waiting For You" and Just Like The Moon. "My next week's bill will be an "Indian Drama," by Mrs. Lattitta Lee. This will be the first time that a drama has been put on a local stage, and effort is made to make the show worth seeing. Notes at the Pekin. Mr. Frank Hendon is the real as a monologist. He wears a most original make-up, and his lokes are not only fourfold, but pointed. The attendance record now larger and larger. On election night manager Lee had private wires to run to the stage and official election returns were given out. The crowd on Tuesday night, the crowd, the merger, and the new patrons were highly pleased with the new entertainment. CARY B. Lewis. PROFESSIONALS IN A RALLY. Make Supreme Effort in Eighth and Defeat the A. B. C.'s. The A. B. C.'s were defeated by the All-Professionals in an interesting battle at Northwestern Park last Sunday. The game was called on account of darkness at the eighth inning. It had been planned for the game, but it was seen that the game could be extended, and it was during the extra session that the professionals won out. Durham's home run with one on base and two in the bases full were the features. Score: A. B. C. s. Allen, 3 Hutchinson, s Duplin, 1 Merida, 2 Gordon, c Lolia, 1 Herron, cf Ingber, cf Washington, p Talbott, p Totals All-Prof. Bush, s French, 2 Masing, 1-c Falcon, 1 Miller, f Pritcher, 3 Berger, cf-p Durham, rf Asher, p-cf R H 1 2 0 H O 1 2 0 A E 1 2 0 Hutchinson, s Duplin, 1 Merida, 2 Gordon, c Lolia, 1 Herron, cf Ingber, cf Washington, p Talbott, p Totals 6 7 24 7 4 R H O A 3 1 2 1 0 3 1 2 3 3 1 0 1 1 5 0 1 1 1 12 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 1 Totals..... 9 11 24 11 A.B. C.s..... 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 5 Pro..... 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Innings pitched-Walsh. 7; Tabbott. 1, Asher, 4; Berger. 4. Base hits made- OT Wash. 11; off Asher. 6; off Berger. 1. Berger. 1; off Berger. 1; off Berger. 1. Berger. 3; Struck out- by Wash. 4; by Tabbott. 1; by Asher. 2; by Berger. 3. Wild pitch- Berger. Hit by pitcher- Highe- Massine. Two-base hits- Lolla, Gor- French. Two-base hits- base, Gordon. Home run-Durham. Sacrifice Horr. Double play- Merida, Lolla, Higbee, Wash, Fisher. Berger. 2; Asher, Passed balls- Fisher. 4, Berger. 3; Adams. Time- 1:50. Attendance- 809. Notes of the Game. Gordon's three-bagger, the third, was a peach. That was a nice double in the fifth, Medria to Kiger. "Quack" showed fast class in the second when he pulled down Müller's long fly. Punk Adam's anatomy stopped a terrific grounder from the bat of Uncle Rube in the third. Durham's homer, the second, went over the left field fence clean cut and scored a runner ahead of him. "Sally Long," of the Leland Giants, knocked out a charming two-bagger, scoring Gordon in the third. Gordon's high one to deep center was too much for Asher, the veteran catcher, taking two on the swat in the fourth. Harry Levison, the popular hatter, was wearing a jersey og good head gear know him. His fraternization is making him countless friends among the colorful citizens. ROUTE. John Robinson's Ten Big Shows—Jackson, Ala. Nov. 9. Dandy Dixie Minstrels—Orange, La., Nov. 9; Jennings, 10; Crowley, 11; Lafayette, 12; Washington, 13; Franklin, 14; Black Pattl Troubadours—Chattanooga, Tehn. Nov. 9; Decatur, Ala., 10; Sheffield, Corinth, 12; Memphis, 13; Pattl Buff, 14; Brown and Hodges—Week of Nov. 16, Grand, Rellingham, Wash. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for them a letter to the office and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at the office. Powell, Clarence, Clarence, drown, or, Speedy. Wood, F. B. Wood, B. Albert Wilson, George. SPOKANE, WASH. Special to THE FREEMAN. St. Thomas Mission Guild met with Mrs. W. M. Mash, 917 Shannon avenue, to perform the first dance of the season was given by the Nogalause Social Club on the 28th. The affair was quite swell and the officers were very enthusiastic which they cared for their guests.... Brown and Hodges were among the guests at the Nogalause Club dance.....Mrs. A. Jackke, the city visiting her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Parker, on Dean avenue. Agents are always desired by the management of The Freeman. Write for terms. BE A COMMITTEE OF ONE. One writing along race lines with the view of making for better conditions is often forced to ask himself. What's the use? Those that should be reached are not reached because newspaper reading, or any other kind of serious reading, is among the things receiving the least attention. This is most certainly true when it comes to the moralizing phazes. And indeed this does not apply so badly to the general run of persons, good or bad. They are not very much interested in the solid reading. The editorials and contributed articles of length are read by those who stand least in need of the admonition or advice. These may be termed the saved. While it is true that the rule is fairly general, the thing obtains with us—the colored people—in greater degree. The thoughtless will ask, What difference does it make, since the condition is general? Just this: the other condition is not nearly so general; the need for some general rules along the lines of civil conduct is much more imperative than with the white people. They seem to have an inborn sense of the fitness of things, especially as it concerns themselves. Of course, there are exceptions. Very often this kind of statement is denied. But we are very much afraid that such denial is a sort of willing obtuseness. In other words, just determination not to see. The conduct of the white people toward the colored people, we are compelled to say, is not what it is between themselves. We are also compelled to say that the race does not—most of it—hold itself in an attitude to demand this higher regard of the white people. We are warranted in saying that as a race or an individual hold themselves they will be regarded. The Japanese hold themselves stiff—a rigid dignity, void of assumption and presumption, in the most part, we may say, but full of that something that says we are also men and are not content with being anything less than the best that go. The Negroes, true enough, are hampered with weights such as have be- All Performers, when in Cincinnati, Please take notice that lowen M. Lawson, the Cincinnati song writer, is now located in private professional headquarters, at the Nunn & Kincaid Company, 430 West Fifth Street. The Royal Saloon and Cafe. set no other race in modern times, or perhaps as are not known to all history. Added to the slave previous condition is that of color, as it were servitude's badge. It answers admirably that purpose—perhaps too admirably. The load looks heavy; many have staggered and fell under it, but they need not to have done so. Really what appears untoward circumstances have been opportunities in disguise. More and more is this thing apparent, and we may set it down that if the Great Maker figures in earthly affairs, He has plainly marked out a path—blazed the way as surely as that pointed out to the children of Israel when escaping old Pharoah. Many civil iniquities—and they are that—have been practiced, are practiced today; but to the last very one have not been without value. And this brings us to the main thought, that the colored people should value themselves as the white people value themselves, as the Japanese value themselves, who are not white people, and who write and speak of themselves as colored people. The tendency has been to concede the white people superiority, and by every possible action that bears that way, and yet when it came to the assertion it is quite different, very often. This does not have in mind that meritorious superiority owing to accomplishments and works well done, for by these the distinction is theirs, most incontestably so. But that regard we may have for the man, regardless of his works—the man one is likely to meet on the street, in the street cars, in public places, when one does not know of his merits; it is he that should be accorded consideration with another man in similar places, even without regard to his color. Is it clear? We will not have opportunity to learn the good works of such men if they have performed good works; yet they will be satisfied if they are treated by every other man, when not known to them, according to the agreement, the conventionalities, of society. Indeed, not much more will be required or expected by the most meritorious when the merit is known. In this regard we should not hold other men better than race men, other women better than race women. Most seriously the tendency has been otherwise; the race has been rather centrifugal, viewed as a force, having the tendency to spread, its members seeking to break away, and for the very reasons others seek to get away from it. The tendency is still on, but, we may believe, is somewhat checked in speed. Here enters the good of some form of discrimination, and which has been fairly calculable. Suppose the get-away tendency were as fierce today as it were some years ago. Would not there be a precious spectacle? It would be very much as many homes today, where the strong desert as early as possible, leaving the weak, poor and infirm to wage the war for existence. But with races it should be different; it is generally different. The patriot is none the less in loving his race wherever he is. In case of war it perhaps would put the patriot to test; but what right have men to war? See how incongruous, incompatible, the notion is! Would the Germans in America fight Germany? Perish the thought! So the love of race should rule, at least to the extent of saving it from special reflection and contempt that is so often shown among us. Then to think that much of what is done among us is owing to outside pressure, made to commingle and associate, compelled to buy and sell among one another, is not very inspiring. And yet there is a peculiar kind of regard, strong enough in a way. There is a lack of race seriousness—individual seriousness—among race members. A thousand years to the fore is thought on by the white people. Life seems a business with them, not a plaything. They plan always as if fleeing some misfortune; the seed of soberness is sown among them—earnest, thoughtful people whom we would do well to emulate in these respects. In our contact with them we often bring away the very crest of manners—what's seen in the best society, on the best occasions—and attempt to graft them on where there's but very little recognition. What we need is a thoroughness from the ground need, as they are, in the most part; then whatever crowning there be will be with good grace, fitting the individual, befitting the race. Besides, borrowed manners are soon recognized. The colored people know a sham; the white people know it as a sham fairly before it begins; so our borrowed ways are repudiated. But are not all ways borrowed? Yes and no. Yes, because the individual partakes of, is influenced, by the heills it or not, is qualified by them. No, because the individual is himself and never will one be like another in all particulars. He may have his individualism reduced, but never will it totally capitulate. His egoism may be polished down by much reading, by environment, by lectures, by schools. This brings us back to the starting point, where we asserted that those standing in need of the culture would not take advantage of the opportunity. The white people are not nearly so negligent. It is no longer lack of opportunity. A sort of idle curiosity seemingly has set in, a wave of indifference, and no one seems to care whether school keeps or not. These are often unconscious sinners, sinning in that they stand around "unbusy," filling up the thoroughfare so that all opinion is being formed. Ungly language, ugly conduct on the streets, loud and coarse expressions are what hurts most because heard and seen. Notice To The Profession: Mrs. A. M. Thomas has furnished rooms with all strictly modern conveniences. Reasonable rates to all professionals. Denver, Colo., 2054 Arapahoe street. Rupture Cure Brooks' Appliance. 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T Owing to large number of positions open we are letting students pay half tuition out of salary after being placed to work. Great opportunity to enter the Railway Service. Write for free booklet. Address INTER. RAILWAY CORR. INST Dent St., Indianapolis Coming Soon A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY. The greatest Negro show of them all. A Continued Success. Watch and wait for the Big Comedy PAT CHAPPELLE, Box 702, Jacksonville, Fla. New Pekin Theatre, Odd Fellows Hall, 13th and Walnut St. Five big acres and a one act comedy. Matinee Sunday 8:30 p.m.; night 8:00 p.m. Admission 10 cents. ED WARD LEE, Manager, LOUISVILLE, KY. THE "HOLTON" BAND INSTRUMENTS Are Used by the Best Colored Musicians in Preference to Any Other. Mr. P. G. Lowry is considered one of the best colored cornet soloists in the world. He is also one of the most efficient bandmasters, being connected with the Wallace-Huggenheim show the past season. He himself used the "New Proportion" cornet and has his band almost entirely with "Holton" instruments. His opinion of our instruments is worth reading: BEDFORD, IND., Sept. 1. Frank Holton, Chicago, Ill. Dear Friend,--After thoroughly testing the qualities of your "New Proportion" cornet, you sent me, I found it comforn for all classes of business. I have played all the standard makes, but for both business work and solo, I find the "New Proportion" cornet THE cornet. I cheerfully recommend it to anyone who wants the best. Cornet Solist and Bandmaster. "Holton" instruments are sold for cash or in installment. A week's trial before the deal is closed, so there is absolutely no risk in purchasing them. The "Holton" is the instrument that is coming to be universally used music stores out about them. Our catalogue and other literature free on request. FRANK HOLTON CO., 109-171 Gladys Ave. Chicago, IL hen in Cincinnati, M. Lawson, the Cincinnati private professional headquar- mpany, 430 West Fifth Street. oon and Cafe. Farm, Home and Garden. BY JOSHUA SMITH The commission appointed by President Roosevelt to enquire into the condition of farm life throughout the country with a view to improving the working conditions, has sent out a large number of leading Negro farmers in the South, and others who are more or less interested in the subject, and who are asking for information, opinions and suggestions to aid them in the work. Among the suestions asked are the following: Are the farm houses in your neighborhood they should be under existing conditions? Some of the questions are not as clear as they should be, it seems to us. Take the example of a farmer who is good as they should be under existing conditions? It might be asked what is meant by "good," in the question; does it mean that the farmer is supplied with most comfortable and durable furniture, modern appliances in the kitchen, etc.? And what do "existing conditions" of the farm are the financial conditions of the families concerned of those the farm, affecting all alike; or are they conditions resulting from lack of intelligence as so, what farmers ought to possess? It is evidently the desire of the commission to learn what more the government can do for the farmer in the way it is supposed to be, suitable, and all who have opinions upon the subject will confer a favor upon the commission, and may do something of value to their calligraphy, by taking advantage of this opportunity of expressing their views. FALL WORK REPAIRING. What fine weather this is for doing up the fall work repaluing fences and gates, cleaning out ditches, making walks about the place, stopping teaks on the roofs of barns and out-houses, making shelters for implements and for the stock that can not be moved, and making everything smug and comfortable about the place. It be well improved. NEGRO FARMS WORTH MILLIONS. Negro farmers in the South own in their right 173,000 farms and are in charge of 746,000 farms, including those which they control as tenants. For window bloom, don't fail to procure some Roman hyacinths; they never fail to bloom. They are lovely bloom, and some buttercup oxalis, and the Bermuda; they are so very cheerful. There is a gladiolus much bragged on for its beauty, and it is as beautiful as many expensive lilies as you can afford. NEGROES WHO SPEAK IRISH. "Oil was surprised," said the Irish sailor; "they could a' knocked me down with a brick. Think of ut-ut-ut black men spelling it out." "It was in the Bahamas. There's a colony there av blacks that spake Irish only. Oi circulated among 'em. Oi bought the black men and took the tome of me life wid me black cronies. Ye see, they wuz the rimmants of a colony of black slaves banished from Ireland to the West Indies in Oliver Cromwell's time and her slaves, avo coarse, spoke the dear could Irish tongue. This here colony, them slaves' descendants, still spakes the Irish men, and their surprise 'tion to hear. The first black Bahaman that comes up to me and said in good Irish, "Wud ye place gimme a loight to me polpe, sort" Oi thought he wuz surprised 'tion to hear, and hauled off to knock him down." CORN AND MEAT MAKING. It won't be long till we have before our object lessons like the following: 1. Beef cattle of 1,400 pounds weight at 2 years old, grown and fattened on 25 per cent, less corn, with alfalfa as a chief cost, costing much less to make it than now. 2. Hogs weighing 200 pounds at 8 months old made on alfalfa and 33 per cent, less corn than is now used to make them. 3. Alfalfa meal for sheep in winter feeding and half the grain now used, with more wool and mutton and healthier sheep. Good alfalfa hay cut up, mixed with corn meal meat, will do about the sheep feeding. The point in these object lessons, which are common facts where alfalfa in plenty is grown, is that such feeding is going to save nearly half the high priced corn, and enable farmers to grow more cattle, sheep and to return more fertility to the farm. Any good corn and clover land properly prepared will grow alfalfa, and when these things are grown, as much alfalfa when it grows for feeding, so as to reduce the cost of making meat and wool. ABOUT TREE SURGERY. What is tree surgery? In so far as it applies to the cement work alone a good answer would be that it is the practical management of dentistry to the cement Age, of New York. But this answer would not cover the many other branches of the profession, consisting of trimming, packing, scraping, sizing, in fact, fertilizing, and the use of abaciculture. Both fruit and shade trees are valued now as never before, and the fact has become more important. The ability of the tree surgeon it is possible to give a new lease of life to trees which apparently had reached the limit of existence, and the medium age may be saved by these methods. Of the many branches embraced in this work the cement filling forms by far the largest and the most important part of the construction of filling cement has long been in-use, but when carried out DUGLASS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 726 W. Walnut St. Louisville, Ky. POST CARDS AND PICTURES FREDERICK DOUGLASS The Statesman CALENDARS Portraying the Higher Life of the Negro Write for prices and terms. Agents wanted. WINTER FLOWERS CALENDARS along the usual lines it only serves to add to the original trouble. The method of scaling up the decayed section simply increased the decay. Many examples may be seen where the bark at the side of the tree was being taken down by a gardd having been paid to drainage or the subsequent healing of the wound. As the cement did not stick to the wood and the swaying of the tree by the wind often enlarged the crack between the wood and the water penetrated behind the cement and any water went on even more rapidly than before. DEAL JACKSON AS A SUCCESSFUL FARMER This story of individual Negro success may well serve as an illustration of the progress generalized and epitomized in the volume of the Negro National Business League convention. Jackie George, is a farmer who owns hundreds of acres of fertile soil tilled in the most modern fashion with modern farm utensils. His lands, home, barns, and stock are the best that money can buy. The produce are splendid. Competent judges, claimed his enterprise a model of its kind, and veritably the man is a model to the race. Mere business ability and business acumen will help him esteem in which he is held. The confidence for une he has amassed and his reputation of an excellent and progressive farmer alone are not responsible for his high place among the many that respect him. He is a man of great integrity, abiding citizen, self-respecting and respected, avowedly the highest type of man, be he black and live in southern Georgia, he is-recognized as such. This tends to show that nothing successes like success, that true merit will always find its crown. In this part of the state (south Georgia) there are many Negroes who have simulated him and enjoy a standing quite as high as the average. That is mentioned frequently, that it recurs yearly, in fact, in the e Georgia press, while the other brethren of his race and professions are more active and public, is due to Deal Jackson's spectacular feat of having produced and marketed each year, since several years ago, the first Negro to win a race. This, of course, is a good new item, and has served to bring Jackson in the limelight; but it's glare has even so disjointed that it is difficult to distinguish which mark him the true example of the Negro's ability and chance to succeed. THE WINTER EGG PRODUCTION. A source of income at a time when most needed is a flock of laying hense through the winter months. The hens may breed, but have never found any to excel the Rhode Island Reds for early and continuous laying qualities. Last winter this breed produced beautiful perfection, late May pullets laying regularly from December to May. However, in order to have this success a few things must be done. You must have early hatched pullets, or strong, healthy, one-year-old hens. Give plenty of room in well ventilated barns. Never expose fowls in blusty, snowy weather. 4. Feed regularly nitrogenous foods, rich in material for egg production. 5. Feed a strawy material on which to feed grains, causing the fowls to scratch for their food. 6. Breed ever year from the strongest breed, specializing from those of good laying qualities. 7. Do not at any time overfeed your fowls; give just enough to have them clean it all up nicely. 8. Always treat the flock with kindness. Excitement does them harm; have them as tame as pets. 9. Keep them throughout all their quarters. If vermilin infest the premises they will rob you of eggs. 10. Do not overcrowd. Better 15 hens in a house large enough for 25, than 60 hens in a house fit only for 15. These rules are not intended for R. I. Reds only, but for whatever breed you may possess. A dairy writer who refers to the frequent complaints about ropy milk gives the reasons for this in the following: that they are responsible for its viscid condition. These bacteria live naturally in water. Measures for the prevention of the trouble must be taken to treat the bacteria from getting into the milk. "2. After milking at night the milk pails and strainer cloth should be washed and scalded before using in the morning, and the milk pails and strainer cloth should be used in the morning. The practice of merely rinsing pails and strainers in cold water at the barn at night provides an opportunity or the intention of the bacteria into milk directly from the water. "3. If the cows wade in mud and smeat in the barn with milk, they applop to it. By this means many objective bacteria get into milk by falling into the milk pail. "4. The floors of all rooms where ropy milk is stored should be scalded with a mixture of five parts of crude sulphuric acid to 95 parts of water. (Note. Great care must be exercised in mixing sulphuric acid and water, else an explosion may occur. "5. All milk utensils should be scalded most thoroughly daily. Never let cold water come in contact with utensils unless they are scalded before using for milk. "6. Exercise the greatest care to prevent even a drop of water from the cooler, and to prevent the occurrence is probably the most common cause to trouble from ropy milk. If water must spatter about, the cans standing in the sink should be removed. Utensils after washing and scalding should stand upside down to prevent the accumulation of dust on the inside." Foregoing sugars, however, may have many benefits than one milkman and save a lot of anxiety on the part of customers who are usually needlessly alarmed at the appearance of "strings" in milk. THE NEGRO AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE SOUTH. To the Colored People of the South: I live had the privilege of speaking to you in this way upon whit I consider the most vital subject, outside of religion, that concerns the lives of African Americans layed or omitted without the most serious consequence to this and succeeding generations. I refer to the education of our children, the school system, where from 80 to 85 per cent of our people live. In a recent trip through the state of Maryland I was surprised to find, for our school systems almost within the sight of the dome of the capitol of the nation where the public schools for our race are only open from two and one-half months along the way. CAUSE OF BOPY MILK denser, and crime, lawlessness and inefficiency will increase. Something must be done and that speedily. ittie Privado, one bottle Arlvado and one box Browno Liver Pills, the value of which, at $1.00 a bottle, I speak to our people now on this subject that they may begin organizing and that they may raise money this fall, while people may be encouraged to do. Do not delay another day. This is the season of the year when our people are handling considerable cash as a result of the economic crisis, also the season of the year when they are tempted to throw away thousands of dollars in unwise directions. I urge you to use some of the money this fall that the proper education of your children. We must, as a race, learn to make sacrifices. It is better that we go without proper education. We can bread and water even if necessary, rather neglect the education of our children. Let each person, teacher or minister, who reads these words, begin at once and stir these people to action in his immediate country. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Oct. 1, 1908. GREENVILLE, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Saturday night there was a great contest at the C. M. E. Church, of which Rev. J. D. Davis is pastor. The contest was valued at $12.50 and the contest prize was a popular young men Mr. Robert Haines and Mr. John Coffey. The prizes were a gold-headed walking cane and a Stevenson hat. The cane was valued at $12.50 and the prize was a gold-headed walking cane and Mr. Haines received the hat. There was more than $148 raised...Mrs. J. A. Lindley was very much surprised by the coming to her home of Mrs. Lutshee Mary-Ann. She was very much surprised by Saturday evening, just about 5 o'clock. Joe Culbron met with a very painful accident. While trying to get a stove into a door he had his thumb very tight. He was very much surprised by Rev. H. H. Brown was in Lone Oak Sunday...Allen Ray was in Greenville Sunday...Rachel Johnson is still very sick...A great many of our people were in the hospital at the fair. Rev. Bailey Owens preached at the M. E. Church. Sunday...W. M. Lewis was home last week for a few days...John Maclamore departed from our home last week. Dr. D. Johnson preached your paper. He will deliver it every Saturday at your home. KANSAS CITY, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN Once again the silent reaper has passed through our city and called from a life of activity Mr. J. B. Bush. Few men of activity Mr. J. B. Bush was a wild knight much loved. He was a Woman, an Elk and an Odd Fellow, under the rites of which order he was buried. Mr. Bush was a man of great durability bulk of trade, and often could be seen men in his chair whose work he had done for more than fifteen years. Old men in his chair were now as he has been almost a continuous delegate to the B. M. C. Of wide acquaintance and genial manner, he was a bureaucrat. Because of the city-wide estates. Because of the city-wide estates which was his, the Second Baptist Church was packed to its capacity when Rev. J. B. Bush years rickened down from eulogy. The floral offerings were many, expensive, beautiful, and when in the "white city", his body weighted down with tears rickened down from loving eyes to mourn deep in the foliage. Mrs. M. Saul, Price 2426 Flora avenue, was called to Columbia, Mo. on October 27. Mrs. M. Saul, Munoz, Chas. Washington, headwaiter at the Baltimore Hotel, is suffering with the rheumatism...Gennie Dayton will appear at the Baltimore Company, at the riltonn. October 27. His song hit is "Somebody Lied." PITTSBURG. PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Henry Stanton is home from a ten days' vacation trip, spent at Avalon, near Erie, Pa. ... Mrs. S. A. Warren, of 6647 Butler street, s. A. card party Thursday, March 16, 2014, by number of East End young people. ... The Rev. J. M. Townsend and family were at home to their many friends Monday from noon to 2 p. m. They departed for New York City on Thursday, Martha Jeannette Burgess, the popular soprano soloist, sang before the Pitsburg A. M. E. Conference in the Court Theater, Wheeling, W. Va., Sunday, and on October 10, 2014, at the University of Paul's A. M. E. Church at Coraopolis, Pa. ... A joint stock company of twenty-four colored men has been organized for the purpose of opening and conducting a store in the United Shoe Company. It will be the only business enterprise of the kind in the city managed by our race. Its officers are W. H. Simms, president and manager; M. H. Simms, president and manager; presidents; Geo. A. Guilin, secretary; J. A. Brenham, treasurer; W. A. Gibbs, stock keeper. The company is to be incorporated. ... The Lone Star Quartette sang at old City Hall, where they made it during a political meeting this week. AS TO GOOD LOOKS Tired feet cause an almost undurable pain, yet many suffer from such merely through carelessness in not having the feet of carelessness in not. What it is to put on an old pair of shoes that have been cast, aside for months, and if the heels are crooked it is almost an arm or leg that is not going on for weeks wearing high-heeled shoes that throw the ankles out of place. Burning feet are caused by poor circulation, and if they are not plunged by plunging the feet into moderately hot water, then cold, and applying witch hazel or bay rum, they are very stout should take plenty of exercise, never eat potatoes or bread, no suet or fat, and never drink and eat at the same time. Thin biscuits or toast may be taken but never drink milk or oatmeal. A good thing for sleeplessness caused by derangement of the nervous system is a dish of baked onions. It is not a good thing. High jillows are conducive to round shoulders. shoulders. To gain flesh healthy on baked meats, bread and butter, starchy vegetable and cereals. Eggs are good, too, raw with butter. Eggs are good, too, raw with pepper every morning before breakfast. NATIONAL MOVEMENT OF GREAT IMPORT TO COLORED RACE. The Interstate College of Health Reform, of Indianapolis, Ind., with the Supreme College in Indianapolis, has been organized by the National Association for the Representative colored people, to promote the general welfare, education, health and sanitary conditions of the race, to provide for the Negro, and wage a united warfare against the dreaded tuberculosis (the white plague) and other diseases, to assist its members who shall become the victims of such diseases, and to assist the Princeton Normal Industrial University to organize one for the boys and one for the girls. The cost of a membership in this college shall be $1.00, which shall include a life membership certificate, beautifully designed, a course in the Health Department at the Princeton Normal and Industrial University, and the privilege of attending all its work by correspondence. With each membership, shall be given one bot- the Privado, one bottle Arvado and one box Brownie Liver Pills, the value of which is $1.00, which remedies are a reconstructant for men and women, and a life-saving purpose this purpose. By agreement, the profits on all these remedies sold to the colored people for the next twenty years shall be provided, however purpose stated herein, provided, however purpose stated herein, 300,000 shall be secured to the Interstate College of Health within the next twelve months. A united effort will secure this尊享 which shall be more or its individual members and the general than any other organization in existence to-day. The original charter members, which shall be eleven for each person, will be the Supreme College and have a voice in all its deliberations and general supervision of its work in its particular locality. All persons desiring to become charter members will be required to present persons and send list of their names to Hon. Geo. L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind., accompanied with the necessary fee of 1.00 for each member, and there will be a fee of 1.00 for each member, a life membership certificate and the medicine referred to above. Don't delay if you want a voice in the National deliberations of the college, as the charter member only shall be represented in this body. COLORED YOUTH. COME SOUTH. Prairie View State Normal and Industrial College, a school for Negro youths established and maintained by the State of Texas. E. L. Blackshear. A. M., Principal; C. W. Luckie, A. B. Treasurer. Located at Prairie View, Waller County, Texas. On main line Houston & Texas Central Railway. Educate your children in the South, the land of the black man's opportunity, offering superior inducements of labor, land, homes, mild climate, cheaper living and business enterprise. Full normal and industrial courses, agricultural building, well equipped shops, library and laboratories; new buildings, electric lights, water system, sanitary sewer system. Industrial courses in Wheelwrighting, Blacksmith, Carpentry, Steam Laundering, Practical Steam Engine, Dynamo and Boiler Work, Horseshoeing, Mechanical Drawing, Cabinet-making, Steel and Wood Lathe and Turn Work, Failing, Shoemaking, Poultry Farming, Truck Farming, Broom and Mattress Making, Dairying, Stock Feeding and General Agriculture. Normal Courses, History, Economics, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Physics, Chemistry, Natural History and Scientific Agriculture. Prepares for teaching, for the trades or for business. Courses in music and accounting. Faculty of twenty-five trained, experienced instructors, graduates of leading colleges. Surroundings healthful and beautiful; expenses reasonable. Thirtieth annual session opens September 9, 1908. For catalogues and application blanks address W. O. ROLLINS, NOTICE Rev. J. Francis Robinson is no longer an agent of the African Mining and Real Estate Company, 206 Broadway, New York City. ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH. W. Western, N. C. Conference, Asheville, N. C., November 25. THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. Bishop W. Jerrick, Presiding. Organization of the West Virginia Conference, October 20. FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. Bishop T. C. Shaffer, D. D., Presiding. The West Kentucky Conference, Franklin, KY, October 21. SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. Annual Conference Session, $108. Bishop Charles Spencer Smith, Presiding. Georgia—Fitzgerald, Ga., October 22. A. Cooper. To preach annual sermon. R. H. Angleton; missionary sermon, R. V. Branch. North Georgia—Rockmart, Ga., October 29, J. H. Hall, P. E.; R. Crumley, pastor. To preach the annual sermon, C. Williams; missionary sermon, C. A. Wingfield. Southwest. Georgia—Arlington, Ga., November 22, J. Barr, P. E.; D. W. pastor. To preach the annual sermon, J. W. Mitchell; missionary sermon, John Cooper. Macon, Dublin, Ga., November 19, F. L. Moore; F. Boddie. Rev. James Stimkins, pastor. Louisiana Conference will convene in St. James A. M. E. Church, January 16 at Franklin, La. Rev. J. H. Little, pastor. TENTH EPISCOPAL DLTRICT. Bishop Evans Tyree, Presiding. West Texas Conference at Branham, October 28. Rev. R. R. Slaaughter, pastor. Central Texas Conference at Cameron, November 4. Rev. H. K. Solomon, pastor. N. E. Texas Conference, at Sherman, November 18. Rev. E. W. Wright, pastor. Texas Conference, at Crockett, November 11. Rev. G. W. Hamilton, pastor. ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. Bishop M. B. Salters, Presiding. Fifth Conference, November 25 Quincy, Fla. West Florida Conference, December 9 at Apalachia. East Florida Conference, December 16 Lake City. Central Florida Conference, January 27, 1909, at Dunnellon, Fla. South Florida Conference, February 24, 1909, at Palatka, Fla. TWELFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. West Tennessee Conference, Paris, October 23. North Alabama, November 3. Alabama, November 10. Central Alabama, November 17. East Alabama, November 24. THIRTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. Bishop W. H. Heard, D. D., Presiding. Liberia Conference, Monrovia, Liberia. Florida Conference, Sierra Leone Conference, Freetown, Sierra Leone, March 3, 1909. Gold Coast Conference, Cape Coast Castle, West Africa, April 27, 1909. FOURTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT. J. Albert Johnson, Bishop. Joint Conference at Alawai, North Cape Colony, Wednesday, February 10, 1909, at 9:30 a.m. Atlanta, Newman, November 26, J. R. Fleming, P. E.; D. R. Forbes, pastor. To preach the annual sermon, L. A. Townsley; missionary sermon, S. B. Shim. Each annual conference will open Thursday morning at 9 o'clock sharp. The Northeast South Carolina Conference 2. Rev. W. P. Carolina, D. D., pastor. The South Carolina Conference, Bettel College, Number 9. Rev. B. W. Mance, D. D., pastor. B. F. LEE. EIGHTH EPHISCOPAL DISTRICT. E. W. Lampton, Presiding Bishop. Northeast Mississippi Conference will convene in St. Mark's A. M. E. Church November 11, 1908, at Tupelo, Miss. Rev. W. M. Brown, pastor. Tenth Mississippi conference will convene in St. Mark's A. M. E. Church, November 18, at Meridian, Miss. Rev. H. H. Buckingham, pastor. Central Mississippi Conference will convene in St. James' A. M. E. Church, November 25, at Leland, Miss. Rev. W. M. Mississippi Conference will convene North Mississippi Conference will convene in Bethel A. M. E. Church, December 9, at Friar's Point, Miss. Rev. J. E. Brown, pastor. Oklahoma Conference will convene in St. Stephen's A. M. E. Church, December 16, 1908. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Presiding. Indian Mission Conference, Boky, Ok. October 28. Annual sermon by Rev. T. H. Tyson. Oklahoma Conference, Langston, Okla. November 4. Annual sermon by Rev. W. R. Boamer. Arkansas Conference, Jonesboro, Ark. November 11. Annual sermon by Rev. W. R. Boamer. West Arkansas Conference, Hope, Ark. East Arkansas Conference, Marianna, Ark. December 2. Annual sermon by J. E. Pennington. November 18. Annual sermon by Rev. Rev. G. W. Mitchel. South Arkansas, Conference. Warren, Warren. South Arkansas, Annual sermon by Rey, L. D. McCollum. Money to Loan! The Borrowing Question. Nobody questions the fact that it is often very convenient to borrow money. The only question is, which company. We are satisfying you on every point and have some interesting facts and figures to offer. You'll find the "Indianapolis" a reasonable and reliable firm. Loans on furniture, planes, horses, carriages, wagons, etc., is our line. Any sum, any time, most any size payments to suit your pocket book. Intended borrowers should see us before closing a deal; all others should bear us in mind—they may need money later. A good enough reference for most people is the fact that we've been established nineteen years. 210 Unity Bld.g. 147 E. Market St. Old, Main, 541-Phones New, 1419 Box 424. 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 DRUGGISTS. 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. . Indianapolis. Homes in Ma A Glimpse of Opposite Macon County, with the celebrity center, may be counted as one Alabama as to lands, churches, soils and other organizations for the county. Public Service Nearly all of the forty-nine counties painted and furnished school houses term for the colored children. Some in the State are engaged in teaching. Land The northeastern portion is rural western portions are comparatively celebrated "Black Belt" lands. Soil timber lands in the South can be found. The soil varies in richness, give the way it is handled by the farm from one-half to one and one-half most any section of the county, soil to almost any kind of clay meadow. Ordinary lands range in price per acre. Many thousands of acres some one to get hold of them and in Macon of Opportunities with the celebrated Tuskegee anted as one of the most churches, schools, med s for the common good 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 south western 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 all most 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. 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 one-half mile from a good eight-months school two-room house on the place. Cash sell on installments. Forty acres of land one mile nine four-room house, painted on the inside hallway, front and back one barn, one spring and one well. Forty acres of timbered land one School farm. Eighty acres of land well timed house; two springs; within one-four-school; can be bought for seven hundred cash, but would sell on easy term. Two hundred acres of good land cotton to the acre. Four miles from Tuskegee road. Well timbered, well two-room houses. One hundred sixty acres of land tion, ten miles from Tuskegee, at $ Fifteen hundred acres of land keege, ten miles from "Auburn, Ma timber, five hundred thousand feet five hundred thousand feet of fine h and second growth of tall fine cultivation; six new houses complete wire fencing valued at six hundred. Forty acres. Three miles from road; streams of water which never had cheap. It is situated about a farm. Call and see me early. One hundred and twenty acres sixty acres clear and the balance near a good eight-months school healthy community; can be bought. Six hundred forty acres of land road near a good eight-months school built, painted, ceiled, with porches, place. There is, also, a four-room fruit trees, good water, barn cost five tenant houses. Land rents for easily rent for fifteen or twenty. dollars cash and the balance in per year. Eighty acres of land with a water, six miles from Tuskegee on a good eight-months school; plenty dollars per acre. If strangers want to be shown I shall be glad to accompany them as to secure what they are looking for. and one-half mile from the good eight months school place. Cash preferred, lie and well timbered; fifteen within one-fourth mile on for seven hundred and five on easy terms to reliab of good land. Most of our miles from Tuskegee timbered, well watered, five acres of land two miles skegee, at $6.50 per acre acres of land, fourteen m *Auburn, Macon County, housed feet of oak, high tall fine pine; some rive fine completed; good r six hundred dollars. Ne e miles from Tuskegee which never fail. Threat about one mile from early. twenty acres of land at the balance in woods; a sixth school; six miles can be bought on easy term acres of land on the six months school. There is porches, glass window a four-room house with barn costing four hurl rents for twelve ba or twenty. The owner balance in payments of and with a four-room h skegee on the Tuskegee school; plenty of timber. to be shown land in varie peny them and help them be looking for. 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. Eighty 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, ceiled, 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 Clinton J. Calloway, Real Estate Dealer, - - Tuskegee, Ala. on J. Callor er, Real Estate Dealer, - - Tuskegee, Ala. LINCOLN HAIR POMADE MIXES KINNY HAIR SOFT LONGER KEeps FROM ACQUIRING OFF LINCOLN HAIR POMADE WHICH WOULD YOU DETERMINE YOUR HAIR-SOFT AND LONGER SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT GET UP IN THE LARGEST STYLE OF SHORT AND WINNY A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. To straighten out that kinky, curly hair, putting it in the most perfect condition to be combed into any shape, just try a bottle of LINCOLN HAIR POMADE. There is no other preparation on earth to equal LINCOLN HAIR POMADE in producing soft, beautiful hair. 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Vernon House, Norfolk, Va., L. W. Bright, proprietor. Bacon Co., Ala. Fortunities Offered. Located Tuskegee Institute located in of the most favored in the State of schools, medical attention, railroads common good of the people. communities in the county have nicely ties and eight months public school meet of the best teachers to be found ing schools in this county. Fields rolling land. The south and south- level, consisting of a part of the face of the finest pine and hardwood in Macon County. Long returns largely in proportion to ars. By carefully handling the soil pale per acre can be obtained in al- from nearly any variety of sandy may be found in the borders of this from eight dollars to ten dollars ses of good land lie in waiting for out them into cultivation. mile from the Normal School land, months school, in a good community, preferred, but might be induced to from the Normal School's land. A e outside, plastered and painted on porches. 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