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THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG ABOUT A STATE THAT FEARS FEDERAL INTERVENTION AND WHICH HAS NOTHING BUT SNEEKS FOR THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND Public Library 1-0# A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIX. NUMBER 45 JAPANESE AND THE STATES' RIGHTS QUESTION Dr. Washington Invited to Speak at Atlanta--Two More Colored Printers Promoted in Public Printing Office. (Staff Correspondence.) The Japanese embroglio in California is another exemplification of the difficulty this or any other Republic is bound to have that tries to make race issues square with the common law, without reference to the equities involved, and is a further demonstration that our government can know no permanent peace until the ghost of States' rights is laid for good by an unequivocal decision from the Supreme Court that the Nation outranks the State in all questions touching the fundamental principles specifically set forth in the federal constitution. Whatever may have been the object of the framers of the constitution in providing for a dual sovereignty there has been a constant clash over the matter from he days of Hamilton and Jefferson up to the present time, and the situation grows more acute with the passing of the years. The modern idea of government is veering more and more toward centralization, and America, now a world power—not an isolated principality—can not long resist the progressive trend of nations. To the Japanese, we stand as an entity—they know not California, Alabama or Maine. In their eyes, the act of California, or any other subordinate political division of our country, is the act of the general government, and Secretary Mcalef will have a pretty sweet time of it trying to make the Mikado's understand how the lesser part of a nation can take any step not approved by the whole. The fact that the general government at Washington is unable to protect an citizen in Georgia, or is unable to enforce a treaty provision anywhere beneath the stars and stripes, is an anomaly that few foreigners can grasp and accept as sound policy—and, to tell the plain truth, it is not and can not stand in this enlightened age, when governments must govern and present a solid front to the civilized world. States' rights, within reasonable limitations, may be all very well, and local regulations that make for convenience, should be respected, but when the doctrine of state sovereignty sets at naught the organic principles of the land and works injustice to millions of citizens, it can not and ought not to be maintained for a single moment. The bloody conflict of 1861-65 was supposed to have settled this question in favor of the nation, and it is not creditable to the moral courage or the diplomacy of the unionists that he South has been able to win in the arena of brains—or "bluff"—that which it could not uphold by force of arms. The problem of admitting the Japanese children into the schools of the whites in contravention o fthe laws of California, is too deep for discussion in a running comment like this. Nevertheless we may say in passing that the outcome, whether favorable to the contention of the Japs or to the state of California, is likely to cause no end of confusion and embarrassment, because of the precedent established. If it be determined that the treaty is the supreme law of the land and empowers the federal government to intervene and set aside the local regulations of a state, then the federal government can by the same token step into any of the Southern states and force Negro children into the white schools—if they are citizens of a nation protected by the treaty rights under which Japan now makes her claim. The dullest student of sociology can imagine the fuss that would be raised if the regulations of the Board of Education of Louisiana should be set aside by the general government, and a black subject of King Edward should be admitted to the white high school of New Orleans! Somebody would have a fit! If, on the other hand, some clever lawyer should find himself shrewd enough to convince the Supreme Court that Article VI, no winvoked in behalf of the Japanese, could be construed to justify federal intervention in states where the Negro is denied the processes of law when accused of crime, alleging that a fair and impartial trial by a jury of his peers was refused him, and that the laws of the state were inimical to his well-being, because they were in contravention of the broad grant of rights guaranteed by the federal constitution, would not this lawyer find himself on solid legal ground, despite the fact that he would stir up a horse's nest about his ears? We are confident that the federal Constitution, as it stands, with the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments, is ample to reach all of our ills, if we only had a Supreme Court at Washington which would hold the Constitution to mean in behalf of the Negro all that the fathers wished to have it mean to the then citizens of the republic. In our triple system of government, the Supreme Court is the tribunal of last resort, and anything is law that five of the nine justices on that exalted bench say is law. Our chief trouble lies in the fact that the court, as at present organized, is a states' rights body, and we can hope for no construction of the federal Constitution that will extend the document of that immortal document into the black man, until we can secure a majority of nationalists on the bench. Judge Harlan is all right, and Justice Day shows leanings in the same direction. The coming of Justice Moody will be welcomed, for he is as strong a nationalist as President Roosevelt himself, and he will increase the "fair list" to three. Two more are needed to make out the five. Chief Justice Fuller is likely to retire the close the Roosevelt administration, and it is pretty certain that a pronounced federal will succeed him. The Japs are probably in for a "turn down," as the court is at present constituted, should the question be carried that far, but the complications growing out of the controversy over our clumsy dual system of national and state sovereignty will lead to an agitation that will put a crimp in the states' rights, haughty and aggressive pretensions. If the Japanese embarrassment serves to convince President Roosevelt and the nation that there should be some radical changes in our method of administering our affairs of state, that the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity will be best maintained by a Supreme Court built on federal lines, inducing the President to develop such a court, the Japs will have rendered all of us a priceless service, and our millions of Afro-American citizens will rise up and call the Theodore Roosevelt blessed. A federalist Supreme Court of the United States would open a new door of hope to our outraged, distranchised and jim-crowed people. A pertinent illustration of what we mean by the foregoing argument against a states' rights or sectional Supreme Court is found in a case that went up from Arkansas and was finally lost because the court upheld the verdict of the Arkansas state court, declining jurisdiction, a subterfuge that is causing all of our legal actions to "go by the board," without possibility of redress. That noble man, Justice Harlan, dissented from the conclusion reached by the majority of his associates, and Justice Day, of Ohio, joined with him in his opinion. To be more specific, the case was known as "the whitecapping case," and was a square-toed test of the civil rights law. One Reuben Hodges was convicted in the United States Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas on a charge of intimidating Negro workmen, thereby denying them their rights under the 13th amendment. The indictments were based on the allegations that the denial of the rights claimed was solely because of the race and color of the workmen. The Supreme Court of the United States, on appeal, reversed the district court, on the ground that such prosecutions would not stand under the 13th amendment for the reason that Negroes were not more than others protected by it. Justice Harlan's dissenting opinion holds that the object of the amendment, and of the law subsequently passed by Congress, was for just such purposes. He points out the fact that the court had herefore unanimously held that the right to earn one's living in all legal ways and to make lawful contracts in reference thereto, was a vital part of the freedom established by the Constitution, and that it had been held repeatedly that Congress had the power to grant, protect and en- MENTAL TRAINED MANUAL TRAINED HAYWOOD force any right derived from, secured or created, or by or dependent upon that instrument. Justice Harlan continues: "I cannot assent to an interpretation of the Constitution which denies national protection to vast numbers of our people in respect of rights derived by them from the nation. The interpretation now placed on the 13th amendment is, I think, entirely too narrow, and is hostile to the freedom established by the supreme law of the land." All honor to Justice Harlan—a true tribune of the people—not the white people alone, but of the whole people! Cheers for Justice Day as well! May the tribe of such really great Americans be multiplied many times over! ※ ※ ※ It is not often that a real, live African nobleman is haled before an American court. Yet that is what happened the other day in Louisville. Prince Benni Cohanda is th ename of the royal personage in question, and he is ten years of age. The awful charge lodged against his highness was "playing hookey" from school. The Prince was taken into custody by a probation officer and brought more or less willingly to the bar of justice, ylept the Juvenile Court. The boy is the son of Chief Cohanda, King of an African tribe who came to America during the World's Fair in 1893, being a part of a troupe giving an exhibition on the Midway Plaiance. At the close of the Fair he wandered over the country and finally landed in Louisville, where he located. The father, Chief Cohanda, has quite a romantic history. He is said to be a graduate of Cambridge, and showed remarkable intelligence in court. He makes a living doing odd jobs for well-to-do families. One or two other members of the tribe are also located in the Kentucky metropolis, and they are industrious and law-abiding. Prince Cohanda was released from the toils on a promise of regular attendance at school in the future. A lie that is all a lie is easily met and refuted. The friends of Dr. Booker T. Washington long ago decided that it was a waste of precious time and energy to attempt to follow up and disprove the countless falsehoods and misrepresentations lodged against the Tuskegeean by certain notorious "organs" at Boston and Chicago, and that policy for the most part has been religiously adhered to. Exception is made today with reference to the allegation, repeated with a brazenness that might deceive some confiding persons not acquainted with the actual facts, to the effect that the leading citizens of Atlanta had repudiated the efforts of Dr. Washington in bringing order out of chaos in that city, and that they were done with him and had had enough of his leadership. Not crediting such reports, we asked Mr. Emmett J. Scott to furnish us with some material upon which a correction of the false rumor might be intelligently based. In response to our request, Mr. Scott forwarded to our office the subjoined letter from the people of Atlanta, addressed to Dr. Washington. We think its contents are self-explanatory, and that no further attention need be paid to the marplots who have so persistently sought to break down the influence of the race's most useful man. The letter is as follows: Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 31, 1906. Mr. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Dear Sir—We, the undersigned, citizens of Atlanta, join heartily with the Committee of Management of the Colored Branch of the Young Men's Christian Association of this city in extending to you an invitation to address a mass meeting in the interest of the above institution Sunday, November 11th, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. We feel that the Association is a great center of influence for good in our city, and just at this time you can render invaluable aid to the Association work in particular and to the city and community in general. Signed. Dr. H. R. Butler, chairman, physician and surgeon; Moses Amos, drugist; Dr. T. H. Slater, physician and surgeon; C. C. Cater, contractor; David T. Howard, undertaker; SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR $1.50. I. Garland Penn, secretary Epworth League work, M. E. church; H. A. Rucker, collector Internal Revenue; W. B. Matthews, principal colored high school; Rev. E. P. Johnson, pastor of Baptist church; James R. Porter, dentist; Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor Big Bethel church; Bishop W. J. Gaines, of the A. M. E. church; Rev. H. H. Proctor, pastor First Congregational church; A. F. Herndon, barber and capitalist; A. D. Jones, J. A. Rush and E. H. Thornton. It strikes us that this is a queen way to get rid of a man who is disfasteful to a community! The Negro race needs business men in its newspaper offices worse than it does editors. We have thousands of brilliant writers and thinkers who can dash off beautiful defenses of our people, and who can paint our virtues glowingly in every color of the rainbow. But we are woefully lacking in men who can go to the root of things, who can devise means of putting a newspaper enterprise on a firm financial footing and extend the circulation among the elements where its brilliant utterances will do us the most good. We have upon our desk at this moment three or four letters from prominent publishers asking us to recommend some good man of our acquaintance who could take hold with them and build upon the foundation they had established a permanent and enduring enterprise that would not only yield a splendid return in dollars and cents, but would reflect credit upon the entire Negro people. Looking over the market for available timber, we have found the supply disgustingly thin. Where are the men? Those who might do well as pushers of a high-grade journal are invariably engaged in some occupation that offers speedier returns for the support of their family, and cannot afford to take chances with a venture, however flattering in the future. Those who are idle are not up to the standard, either because of an aversion to real work or live in a dreamland from which no (Continued on Page Four.) NEGRO BATTALION DISMISSED RIOTOUS REGULARS LEAVE ARMY IN DISGRACE RESULT OF THE TEXAS TROUBL President Takes Action on Recommendation of Brigadier-General Garlington--Col Pitcher of Sheridan Also Threatened. WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.—By order of the President the battalion of colored regular troops who were implicated in the rioting in Brownsville, Tex., last August, will be dismissed from the army. The President's action, which is without precedent in the history of the army, was based upon the recommendation of Brigadier-General Garlington, who made the official investigation of the disorders which so aroused the white population in the Texas town that the negro soldiers were transferred to another post three months ago. The battalion is to be dishonorably discharged because its members refused to give evidence against those responsible for the trouble. As an evidence of his intention to be fair to the colored troops the President nas accompanied this action by an order which may amount to the court-martial of a white army officer of high grade who was charged with having cast slurs upon the colored troops. The story of both actions is told in the following official correspondence made public by the military secretary: "The report of an investigation made by Brig.-Gen. E. A. Garlington, inspector-general of the army, relative to the riotous disturbance that occurred at Brownsville, Tex., on the night of August 13, 1906, and that resulted in the death of one and the wounding of another citizen of that city, has been considered and acted upon by the President. The President's Decree. "The following are his instructions with regard to the matter: "White House, "Washington November 7, 1906." "Washington, November 7, 1906. "The Secretary of War: I have read through General Garlington's report, dated October 22, submitted to me by you. I direct that the recommendation of General Garlington be complied with, and that at the same time the concluding portion of his report be published with our sanction as giving reasons for the action. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Following is the concluding portion of General Garlington's report, which embodies the recommendations that by direction of the President will be carried into effect immediately by the War Department. "I recommend that orders be issued as soon as practicable discharging without honor every man in Companies B, C and D, of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, serving at Ft. Brown, Tex., on the night of August 13, 1906, and forever barring them from re-enlisting in the army or navy of the United States, as well as from employment in any civil capacity under the Government. Not a Man Spared. "In making the recommendation I recognize the fact that a number of men who have no direct knowledge as to the identity of the men of the Twenty-fifth Infantry who actually fired the shots on the night of August 13, 1906, will incur this extreme penalty." "It has been established by careful investigation beyond reasonable doubt that the firing into the houses of the citizens of Brownsville, while the inhabitants thereof were pursuing their peaceful vocations or sleeping, and by which one citizen was killed and the chief of police so seriously wounded that he lost an arm, was done by enlisted men of the Twenty-fifth Infantry belonging to the battalion stationed at Ft. Brown. "After due opportunity and notice, the enlisted men of the Twenty-fifth Infantry have failed to tell all that is reasonable to believe they know concerning the shooting. "If they had done so: if they had been willing to relate all the circumstances, instances preliminary to the trouble, it is extremely probable that a clew sufficient ydefinite to lead results would have been disclosed. They appear to stand together in a determination to resist the detection (Continued on Page Eight) DUTY OF THE MOTHER. An exchange gives the following concerning single girls and married men: "There is nothing more shocking and disgraceful in the sight of people who have any sense of the ethics of good breeding and good society than to see a married man paying marked attention to young single girls. It is wrong for the man to pay attention to her when he has a living wife who trusts and loves him. The young lady compromises herself when she allows him to pay attention to her. Both ought to be ostracised from good society." There is all truth in this statement, and it behooves the mothers of girls to teach them what to do. How should they know what certain circumstances will bring them to, unless they are taught? When our women, mothers and all, learn to attend to their own affairs and their children, without trying to regulate somebody else's household, then they will be doing their duty pure and simple. Our women are given to talking about their neighbor's daughter, while their own, perhaps, are doing as bad or worse. Their excuse probably for not interesting themselves in their own offspring is that they do not know that they are doing wrong. But she finds out about her neighbor's child because she makes herself busy to find out, while half the energy and time, no doubt, spout in correcting her own's faults would not only bring her back to the right path, but have a wholesome bearing on the neighbor's daughter. There is so much for our women to do towards uplifting the standard of the sex, for everybody knows that no race can rise above its women. There is none perfect, we know; no, not one. The one perfect life went to His reward years since to prepare a mansion for the righteous, but we all can do something, and must do something, for the benefit and happiness of others. It is true that we all do not have the same talent, but none is without some ability to do good. Let us look around us to day and begin to do something wherever our labor calls us, to be of service to Him who has seen fit to place us here, and to the race with which we are identified. SAM JONES ON WOMEN. Sam Jones, picturesque evangelist, now dead, will be remembered by thousands of women who heard him at his revival services. Rude, vigorous, even vulgar, as he often was, he had the faculty of driving a homely truth home with an epigram often directed at a woman's foibles. Here are some culled at random from the published accounts of his services: * * * "A woman is naturally a very sharp trader, and very few women have any conscience when it comes to a trade. She will sell an old pair of trousers for more than her husband gave for them new, and then brag about it." * * * * "Sow little parties and reap big ones. Sow these and reap ballrooms. Sow these and reap germans, and from these reap spider-legged dudes, and from these you'll reap a half thimbleful of calves' foot jelly." * * * * "If my daughter only had one dress, that should be a whole one. If it lacked anything at all, I should cut it off at the bottom and not at the top." Fashionable society always came in for sharp words from the energetic Jones. Here are two characteristic epigrams: --- "The biggest fool I know is a woman who marries a man, knowing all the time that he is dissipated." "There is such a thing as the race running out in dudes, and God knows I am glad of it." "I would rather do anything than Every Lady Read 1his. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. BY "DOROTHY" This column is devoted to the interests of women. Address all communications to "Dorothy," The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. stand up before the tongue of a mad woman." * * * "God gave a woman a little fist, and never adjusted her life to guns and pistols." * * * "You make the coffee bitter and get mad because your husband says it ain't sweet." * * * "I am sorry for any woman who will sit and listen to gossip about her husband." "The more bent, mashed and warped the lady's hat is the more fashionable it is." * * * "What is a town woman but a country woman with Sunday clothes on?" * * * * "I like a man who can prove by his wife that he's got religion." * * * * "You can't control your husband by argument and dictation." * * * * "I'd rather be dead than be in fashion." There are 213 Negroes—forty-six of whom are women—enrolled in eighteen American universities and colleges not devoted exclusively to the education of the Negro. Twenty-five are studying medicine, twenty are studying law, seven dentistry, six electrical engineering and four pharmacy. The remainder are in various classical departments. The late George M. Kean, of Louisville, Ky., bequeathed to his colored nurse, Mrs. Annie Moore, $2,500, in addition to the house and lot he gave her some time ago. TOILET HINTS To preserve a good expression about the mouth, biting and twitching of the lips should be avoided. * * * * Before applying any massage cream the skin should be softened by the application of cloths wrung out of hot water. * * * * If the motto, "Don't live to eat—eat to live," were more frequently put into practice, there would not be so many dyspeptics. * * * * A good cooling powder for perspiring feet is composed of four parts talcum powder and one part boracic acid thoroughly mixed. A paste made of an ounce of pure lanoline and as much peroxide as the melted fat will absorb is excellent for removing obstinate freckles. Working with the head bent over is very injurious to th eeyes, as it tends to gorge the vessels of the eyes with blood and to produce congestion. The constant use of toilet pumice with a lather of toilet soap will keep the growth of superfluous hair invisible, but it will not permanently remove it. FASHION HINTS Gloves, adorned with golden or silver mirrors, attached to the palms, is the latest fad in Paris. * * * Black materials of all sorts are to be very fashionable this winter. Blue in several shades is also stylish. Greens are third in popular estimation, reds fourth, browns fifth and grays sixth. * * * Among the new silk dresses are models of radium, chiffon, taffetas, crepes and satins. * * * That the chemisette and undersleeves or guimpe effect will be continued through the winter is strongly indicated. We again call your attention to our pattern department. The patterns will be found to be reliable and good in every respect. Those learning to sew and those who already know will find them to be just what you want. NOTICE All presidents and corresponding secretaries of women's clubs are requested to send name and address to this department. THE ELITE FASHIONS. 7056 RACE CLEANINGS Tucks are always a becoming feature to any woman's shirt waist, and are preferred to other modes of trimming. This pleasing design has three short tucks and one full-length tuck at each side of the box plait, which gives a becoming fullness at the waist line. The back is tucked to waist depth, making asmooth finish. The sleeves are in bishop style, with deep cuff, or, if shorter length is desired, may be finished with a band or frill, according to taste. The pattern is cut in five sizes. RACE RACE TO VOLLEY RACE TO VOLLEY The colored Christian Church at Mayfield, Ky., was burned last week. It is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. *** A fight against colored chauffeurs is on in Pittsburg, instigated by the white labor unions, in the interest of whites, who want to control the running of the autos, and to shut the blacks entirely out of the business. *** The largest colored Young Men's Christian Association in the world is the colored branch of the New York City Association, which now has 506 members. It held a "500 jubilee" last month to celebrate the attainment of this number. * * * The President has granted a respite until December 15 to the two Negroes, Arthur Adams and Robert Sawyer, under sentence of death at Wilmington, N. C., for mutiny and murder on the high seas. They were members of the crew of the schooner, Henry A. Berwind, and were convicted of participating. SHORT FLIGHTS BY R. W. THOMPSON --- Webster's old blue-back speller seems to be surviving the phonetic fad. * * * * It is foolish to attempt to answer in a serious vein the arguments of a fool. * * * * The Negroes of this country have thirty-three banks and nary a bank defaulter. * * * * The New York meeting has made "everybody happy"—including W. Calvin Chase. * * * * The pert paragraphers now refer to the genial head of the War Department as the "Secretary of Peace." * * * * "The Clansman" is having a hard row to hoe. The American sense of decency is not yet reduced to a negligible quantity. Our enemies can be depended upon to advertise the shortcomings of our leaders, and it is of little consequence whether some people like their coffee hot or merely milk-warm. The man who expects to find ideal conditions anywhere on this mundane sphere would lay his plans to 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40, bust measure For 36 bust, three yards of material, 36 inches wide, is required. Order Blank The price of this pattern is 10 cents. When ordering please inclose illustration and use the following blank: Pattern No..... Size..... Address all orders to Pattern Department, The Freeman, allowing one week for delivery. EANINGS tion in the murder of the captain and others on that vessel. Rev. J. M. Holt, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Frankfort, Ky., has been admitted to the bar at that place and will enter upon the practice of law at once. Rev. Mr. Holt graduated from the Central Law School, of Louisville, last June, and was the salutatorium of his class. He is probably one of the very few who have tried to mix law and theology into a satisfactory compound. He is succeeding admirably. * * * Out of 12,000 graduates of Southern schools for Negroes, not one has ever been convicted of a heinous crime against white women. Education is the only solution of the Southern Negro problem, said Bishop Charles C. McCabe, before the Wisconsin Methodist Episcopal Conference, at Janesville, Wis. Starting with $800 borrowed capital, the Methodist Church to-day owns $2,500,000 worth of school property used for education of Negroes." sew his coat with the needle he is hunting for in a haystack. J. Max Barber, editor of the Voice of the Negro, has supplanted the Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom as the bright and particular star in the Boston Guardian's galaxy of "martyrs." The Atlanta News atones in part for its direful misdeeds in the past by bringing to book that class of disreputable Southern white men who live in open adultery with Negro concubines. *** Has that little consulship at Guadaloupe, French West Indies, recently vacated by G. Jarvis Bowens, of Virginia, been filled? The place rather escaped our mind in the hurly-burly of more exciting events. * * * * Editor Henry Watterson, of the Louisville Courier-Journal, has evidently experienced religion. He is saying some manly things on the race problem that indicate that he has certainly been "born again." * * * * The National Afro-American Council ought to be able to create some kind of an office for Mr. Joe Gans. The Baltimore lad possesses a peculiar species of ability that may stand the body in good stead at some critical stage of the protective game. * * * * Sentimentalists may march ever so bravely around John Brown's fort at Harper's Ferry, to the tune of "John ```markdown ``` A Glimpse of Opportunities Offered MACON county 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. LANDS. The northeastern portion is rolling land. The south and southeastern portions are comparatively level, consisting of a part of the celebrated "Black Bell" lands. Some of the finest plum and hard wood timber lands in the Son he can be found in Macon county. In many sections the large and stately pine and oak trees are ready to be converted into first class timber by the manufacturer. 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 a half bales of cotton per acre can be obtained in most any section of the county. A good farmer can make from eight to twenty bales of cotton to the plow. From n early 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 six 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 southeastern portions are comparatively level, consisting of a part of the celebrated "black belt" lands. Some of the finest pine and hard wood timber lands in the Son can be found in Macon county. In many sections the large and stately pine and oak trees are ready to be converted into first class timber by the manufacturer. The soil varies in richness during seasons. The soil varies in richness, giving returns largely in prop orton to the way it is handled by the farmers. By carefully handling the soil from one half to the other and a half bales of cotton per acre can be obtained in most any section of the county. A good farmer can make from eight to twenty bales of cotton to the plow. From n arly 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 six dollars to ten dollars per acre. Many thousands of acres of good land life in waiting for some one to get hold of them and put them into cultivation. PUBLIC SCHOOLS Nearly every community in the cour house and an eight months public school runs the school four or five months, a private summer school. Oue community fall to be applied to the direction and o cric school. Some of the best teacher teaching public schools in this county. every community in the county has or is trying to have an eight months' public school term for colored child school four or five months, and the other three most applicable. Oue community raised about $500 in the application the section and equipment of a school house. None of the best teachers to be found in the Sta. public schools in this county. Nearly every community in the county has or is trying to have a good school house and an eight months' public school term for colored children. The State runs the school four or five months, and the other three months are added by private subscription. One community raised about $500 in three months last fall to be applied to the erection and equipment of a school house for their public school. Some of the best teachers to be found in the State are engaged in teaching public schools in this county. NIGHT SCHOOL In the town of Tuskegee there is a night school where colored persons can free of charge, for nine months in the year. There, not only books, but carpentry, brickmasonry, cooking and sewing are taught. A. M. A. SCHOOL. In the southern portion of the county a well equipped school for Negroes with five teachers is maintained by the American Missionary Association of New York. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. It need not be repeated that the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute not only furnishes educational advantages for any boy or girl who wishes to learn books or trade, but the school offers to buy any kind of farm produce that can be eaten. CHURCHES. It is said that Macon County can hardly be equaled so far as the moral tone of the colored minister is concerned. He preaches pure living a d at the same becomes a leader in the practice of his doctrine. While each member is loyal to his or her church yet the denominational feeling is seldom allowed to create hatred or discord at times when church creed should be put aside. Baptist and Methodist are the prevailing denominations. In nearly every community can be found a fairly good church building. southern portion of the county a well equipped sof teachers is maintained by the American Missiona TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE I not be repeated that the Tuskegee Normal and In nishes educational advantages for any boy or girl w ade, but the school offers to buy any kind of farm In the southern portion of the county a well equipped school for Negroes with five teachers is maintained by the American Missionary Association of New York. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. It need not be repeated that the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute not only furnishes educational advantages for any boy or girl who wishes to learn books or trade, but the school offers to buy any kind of farm produce that can be eaten. CHURCHES. It is said that Macon County can hardly be equaled so far as the moral tone of the colored minister is concerned. He preaches pure living a d at the same becomes a leader in the practice of his doctrine. White each member is loyal to his or her church yet the denominational feeling is seldom allowed to create hatred or discord at times when church creed should be put aside. Baptist and Methodist are the prevailing denominations. In nearly every community can be found a fairly good church building. It is said that Mason County can hardly be equaled so far as the moral tone of the colored minister is concerned. He preaches pure living a d at the same becomes a leader in the practice of his doctrine. White each member is loyal to his or her church yet the denominational feeling is seldom allowed to create hatred or discord at times when church creed should be put aside. the outside. Baptists and Methodists are the prevailing denominations. In nearly every community can be found a fairly good church building. INSTITUTES. An institute of a Ministers' Union of Normal and Industrial Institute. They and they spend the day discussing and inations, agreeing upon plans to make ignorance and poverty. The County Teachers' Institute, as Normal School free, makes it easy for to grow more proficient in their work. Farmers' Institute Local Conference for the farmers give the progressive wi chance to better find the keys which uni The Nerro Business League for the Building and Loan Association for the installment plan and other private coloured men to ge: hold of money and lk The Women's Club and Mothers' munity in the county, give the women womans' work The Masons, the Odd Fellows, etc. opportunity to grow. Institute of a Ministers' Union meets every three months and Industrial Institute. The ministers are entertainers spend the day discussing and, although representing, agreeing upon plans to make their fight in community and poverty. County Teachers' Institute, as well as a lecture course school free, makes it easy for the public school teacher to proficient in their work. Jr. Institute Local Conferences, Fairs as well as a farmers give the progressive wide awake farmer in Maine better find the keys which unlock the hidden tr-asure zero Business League for the enterprising colors and Loan Association for the man who wants to be plan and other private capital make it comparative to go: hold of money and land. Women's Club and Mothers' Meetings, organized in the county, give the women of the Negro race a good work seasons, the Odd Fellows, etc., come in to offer the secretary to grow. An institute of a Ministers' Union meets every three months at the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. The ministers are entertained by the school and they spend the day discussing and, although representing different denominations, agreeing upon plans to make their fight in common against sin and ignorance and poverty. The County Teachers' Institute, as well as a lecture course offered by the Normal School free, makes it easy for the public school teachers of the county to grow more proficient in their work. Farmers' Institute Local Conferences, Falrs as well as a two weeks' school for the farmers give the progressive wide awake farmer in Mason 'onty great chance to better find the keys which unlock the hidden tr-asures of the soil. The Negro Business League for the enterprising colored man, the Negro Building and Loan Association for the man who wants to buy a home on the installment plan and other private capital make it comparatively easy for the colored men to get hold of money and land. The Women's Club and Mothers' Meetings, organized in nearly every community in the county, give the women of the Negro race a good chance to know woman's work. The Masons, the Odd Fellows, etc., come in to offer the secret order man an opportunity to grow. RAILROADS. Three railroads cross the county in as many sections, making it comparatively easy to have a nearby shipping point. MEDICAL SKILL. The Macon County doctors, both colored and white, are among the best in the State. NEGRO BUSINESS MEN. Thirty Negro business men loca ed in different sections of the opportunity to the men of that caliber. Thirty more are not Not a Lynching HAS OCCURRED 27 YEAR The feeling between the races is cordial and friendly. I am in the real estate business not only for the money I owe for the good that I can do, and I shall be very glad to answer and if strangers want to be shown land in various parts of Macoe glad to acc mpany them and help them in every way possible they are looking for. Address all communications to CLINTON J. CALLOW Real Estate Dealer. Negr's business men located in different sections of unity to the men of that caliber. Thirty more are no at a Lynching HAS OCCURRED 27 YEAR The feeling between the races is cordial and friend the real estate business not only for the money I owe that I can do and I shall be very glad to answer ers want to be shown land in various parts of Mac oo many them and help them in every way possible ing for. all communio tions to CLINTON J. CALLOW Real Estate Dealer. Thirty Neer business men locaed in different sections of the county show the opportunity to the men of that caliber. Thirty more are needed. Not a Lynching HAS OCCURRED IN 27 YEARS The feeling between the races is cordial and friendly. I am in the real estate business not only for the money I can make, but also for the good that I can do, and I shall be very glad to answer a request, and if strangers want to be shown land in various parts of Moon Caney I shall be glad to see mpany them and help them in every way possible to secure what they are looking for. 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When two inconsequential individuals or factions insist upon burdening the unoffending public with a bitter personal wrangle, the suffering bystander is moved to exclaim, in the language of a Shakespearean, soul: "A plague on both your houses!" --- LANDS. enty has or is trying to have a good school term for colored children. The State and the other three mouths are added by raised about $500 in three months in equipment of a school house for their pub to be found in the State are engaged in city a well equipped school for Negroes the American Missionary Association of INSTITUTE. Muskegee Normal and Industrial Institute es for any boy or girl who wishes to learn buy any kind of farm produce that can CHES. hardly be equaled so far as the moral tone is preacute pure living a d at the same hostine. While each member is loyal to real feeling is seldom allowed to create creed should be put aside. calling denominations. In nearly every church building. meets every three months at the Tuskegee ministers are entertained by the school although representing different deomene their fight in common slam and well as a lecture course offered by the public school teachers of the county es, Falrs as well as a two weeks' school he awake farmer in Macon county great book the hidden tr-asures of the sill. the enterprising colored man, the Negro man who wants to buy a home on the total make it comparatively easy for the end. meetings, organized in nearly every comf the Negro race a good chance to know come in to offer the secret order man an in different sections of the county show er. Thirty more are needed. ing HAS OCCURRED IN 27 YEARS noes is cordial and friendly. only for the money I can make, but also the very glad to answer orespondence, in various parts of Mason County I shall am in every way possible to secure what CALLOWAY, Real Estate Dealer, Tuskegee, Ala. 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Fight promoters from all over the country have tried every means possible to get some one to take the title of light-weight champion of the world from the hands of Joe Gans, but so far it has been impossible. Purses of $10,000 to $20,000 have been offered Gans tally ever since he fought Nelson, but to no avail so far as the Baltimoreorean is concerned. ' It has seemed to us that it might be a piece of sweet revenge that the wonderful Joe has been playing in a swell manner. Most any fight fan will remember what hard times Joe saw before his recent Goldfield victory. It was "stand on your head," or "dance to my tune," for Joe if the ring generals said so. Now it is so very strangely different to the big fellows. Joe is ring master, and when he says dance they must, and to his tone, too. It was Nolan and Nelson once, but it's Joe Gans now. Gans says, "If you want to fight me you must come to fore I will allow a colored man to dictate terms to me I will retire from the ring." Of course Joe gets a little angered at this and says hotly: "I will give him until Friday, October 26, 1906, to accept my terms." After a couple of days' silence, Nelson having come to his milk, answers: "I accept Gans' terms," and, to be a little strong-headed, adds, "65 per cent to the winner and 35 per cent to the loser." But would Gans have any such work as that put upon him? No! Joe straightway declared that that would not do and so the second match between Gans and Nelson, according to Gans' own dictation, will come off, and with equal rights for both. A theatrical starring tour of the world's champion White Stockings is among the winter's probabilities, that project having been broached today by a theatrical promoter to Acting INDIVIDUAL HOTEL DIRECTORY [One address line $4.00 per year; including subscription to The Freeman, in advance;] HEADWAITERS. J. W Redmond, headwaiter of The Carroll, Vicksburg, Mia. 10-06. C. W. Dwyer, headwaiter Commercial Club Minnesota, Minn. 8 105 C. 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Just what the nature of the proposed play will be or what characters other than that of world beaters the Sox are expected to play will be kept a secret, until the players are chosen. ☆ ☆ ☆ Honey Mellody of Boston declares he is through with Joe Walcott and will not meet him again. Mr. Al Murphy, matchmaker of the Chelsea Club, tried to rematch the men, but Honey would not agree. He says the next bout he would like to take part in would be either with Mike (Twin) Sullivan or Sailor Burke of Brooklyn. Joe Walcott's blows might have been a little more effective than they seemed to the eyes of the sporting writers, as Honey does not care the least bit for another match with "good old Joe." We think Joe did remarkably well to hold his own so well by fighting with one hand. It may be that Honey figures out that Walcott's hand might be in much better condition by the time another battle is put on, so he says, "I'll just skiddoo before it rains on me." Gans Is Satisfied. While in Milwaukee, Wis., last week Joe Gans, light and wetterweight champion of the world, decided that one honor in the fighting game is enough for him and hereafter will not lay claim to the wetterweight championship, but will let the men who fight around the 142-pound mark fight it out for the title in that division. Gans only wishes to look after the light-weight class in the best possible manner by devoting all his time to that division. * * * Joe Gans, light and welterweight champion of the world, was greatly surprised when he heard that Willie Fitzgerald was defeated by Harry Lewis in two rounds at Philadelphia last week. The champion now has a challenge from Lewis for a fight for the lightweight title, which he says he will accept unless Nelson and Nolan come to terms. According to Gans, he did not find Lewis a hard hitter in their recent six-round bout. "I allowed him to hit me," said Joe, "just to get home a return punch." During his stay in Indianapolis Gans was given many receptions. The white press said many admirable things of him. One paper stated that he was the most gentlemanly prize fighter that they had ever seen. * * * Joe Gans unconsciously saved a man's life while in Milwaukee, Wis. William Featherstone, a locomotive engineer, was invited to join a party attending the theater where Gans was appearing. Featherstone refused at first, as he was due to take out a train that evening. He was prevailed upon to go and see Gans spar, and the engineer who substituted for him lost his life when the boiler of the engine exploded. * * * The Manhattan (Nev.) Athletic Club has offered a purse of $15,000 for a finish fight between Rube Smith of Denver and Joe Gans. Smith, of course, jumped at the chance, but as yet Gans' acceptance has not been received. It is doubtful if he gives it any consideration at all, as he has announced that if Nelson will not fight him again he will retire from the ring. Joe Thomas, having knocked out Honey Mellody in two rounds and Mellody in turn defeating Joe Walcott, puts Thomas at the top of the welter-weight class. Thomas won a clean-cut victory Wednesday night at Colma, when he put Dick Fitzpatrick away in six rounds. *** Mike Ward, the Canadian fighter, has been secured to meet Harry Lewis, the crack Philadelphia welterweight, who has added several scalps to his belt within the past few weeks. The men will fight ten rounds at Grand Rapids, Mich. As to the Fight Pictures. A great deal of talk is going the rounds concerning the Gans-Nelson fight pictures. It has been our pleasure to read some very interesting articles concerning the great battle. Some of the very best sporting writers of the country have taken space in the largest and best dailies of the globe to state their views on the Nelson-Gans pictures. Many of these gentlemen who have written were much in favor of Nelson until the match had been pulled off, and were only won over because of the fact that Gans was very much the superior of "Bat." About the best detailed reviewing article that we have yet ran across may be that published in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat Sunday, October 26. He writes as follows: A-round, a-round, a-round. In the unending course of pugilistic repetitions, we may this week expect to see Battling Nelson at a local theater display his form and voice and other points, and explain how it was, as shown by the pictures, that he did not foul Gans and that he had all the better of the contest. The story is getting to be a weary one, with its eternal question, "Did Nelson foul Gans?" Gentlemen who serve the public with pugilistic criticism all over the country have passed on the point affirmatively and negatively as each saw the matter. Some say the blow could not have been foul, for it was too high. Others say that it was plainly low. Yet others remark that they were unable to tell when or what the blow was, and whether it landed or not. And, finally, some contend that Siler was in no position to see the blow, if it were struck, much less render an honest opinion as to its character. To the last, it may safely be said that there were plenty of people around the ring at the fight who were impartial in the matter who did see the blow, and the fact that none has come forward to vouch for Nelson's contention that he did not foul Gans, is sufficiently convincing for those who must be content to rest judgment on the testimony of eye-witnesses. Whatever the Battling Dane may say, it will be the personal conviction of the writer, after weighing the evidence, that Nelson did something that was evidently wrong in the eyes of the crowd, which was, if anything, favorable to him, and in the eyes of a strictly honest and capable referee—George Siler. That ought to outweigh even the testimony of so suave a speaker as Nelson's manager, Nolan. —Blow Hard to See.— As for the pictures, it seems that any one who saw them is bound to admit that he can not see any blow land anywhere. The writer was the guest of the theater at the first presentation of the pictures, when Gans and Nelson's manager were both in the house watching them. It is only fair to state that the eye of a hawk, even coached by the announcer, can not see the telling blow passed. Gans sinks slowly to the floor, after work at close quarters. What the blow was, beyond that it was to the body, is a mystery. It is true that Referee Siler is behind Nelson, but not even to such an extent as is an umpire behind a batter. He was on top of every move and unquestionably saw the blow delivered. It seems that the shrewd Mr. Nolan has stolen a march on Gans, inasmuch as having control of the pictures, either he or some one has been instrumental in cutting out most of the rounds that are unfavorable to Nelson. Gans seems to be outpointing Nelson all through the contest and to be suffering from his opportunse. At present she is of very nent's foul fighting; but in only two rounds does Gans hammer his opponent to the dangerous point. Gans accused Nolan to his face of working the pictures in favor of his man. Nolan denied this, but the pictures are silent testimony—that is, the unexhibited pictures. Perhaps, it is argued, that the remaining rounds pictured Nelson tired and hanging on, and were therefore uninteresting to the spectator. If this is so, whoever ordered the working of the films has done the colored fighter a rank injustice. However, Nelson seems eager to fight Gans again. Gans himself says he thinks Nelson an extremely tough customer. But in trying to force acceptable terms from Gans, Nelson is having the time of his life. The colored scraper was obdurate when approached by Nolan for a fight. "Mr. Nolan, you are a smart man. If you were my manager I would have owned half the country by this time. But nothing you can do or say is going to make me change my mind about fighting your boy. "You have $10,000 ready to post as a forfeit, haven't you? Well, if you'll put it up after I get through I will find enough by tomorrow morning to equal it. "Out at Goldfield you drove the screws in and then turned them around. You took two-thirds the purse before we ever got into the ring. You didn't want to let me have any manager at all, and you only agreed to let Nelson fight me because you thought I couldn't find a forfeit or because I couldn't make the weight or because I wouldn't accept the terms. "I dug up a backer, and you protested, although he was a millionaire and a clean sport, who helped me for sport's sake and who withdrew when he found I had clear sailing—or thought I had. You agreed to 133 pounds ringside, thinking I couldn't do it; but when you found I was doing it, you made me do that which has been asked of no fighter as far back as I can remember, and that's some long ago, I tell you. You made we weigh in in my fighting clothes, which is two pounds more. That made me do 131 pounds and weigh in three times before the fight and virtually kept me from eating for twelve hours. Besides that you squeezed me in other ways up to the very time we stepped into the ring." Gans paused and drew breath after this recital, gathering strength as for a spring before he began again: "Now, in the face of it all, I win. I am doing well. I can get other good fights for big money. I don't have to light you, but you have to fight me. Your man is stained until the whips me. You have to come, and you can just guess you are going down in the good old dust to me. I make you this proposition, and its 10 per cent, and three pounds easier than the one you made me; I will fight Nelson for one of three purses of $30,000 offered for the bout, provided you give me 65 per cent of the purse, win, lose or draw; fight at 133 ringside; weigh in, stripped, and make a side bet of $10,000 at the prevailing odds. For the present that's the best I can do, sir. You can take it or leave it." And not all Nolan's pricks of sarcasm, arguments or bulldozing could change the colored fighter then. Nor did Nolan accept. Whether the recent emanations from Milwaukee and Chicago amount to anything remains to be seen. Whenever they fight it is the conviction of the writer, who was once a Nelson man, that Gans will repeat the trick he turned before, but winning by a clean decision this time. Big Purse Offered. Just think of it! Every town in the State of Nevada is over-anxious to have the Gans-Herman fight. Up to date as many as four towns have offered a purse of $20,000 and more are being heard from. M. M. Riley, the matchmaker and promoter for the Casino Athletic Club at Tonopah, Nev., has offered $20,000 and sets the day for Thanksgiving day. Nate Lewis, Herman's manager, immediately accepted the date, but Gans, who has many theatrical engagements, declared he can not get into shape in time. He, however, expressed his willingness to meet Herman on Christmas day. W. S. Johnson, of the Tonopah Athletic Club, is the second bidder. Both clubs are fighting for the match and it is likely that before the men are signed a purse of $30,000 will be offered. Tom McCarry of Los Angeles has bid $15,000. This, of course. By Special Request of the Public I am Forced to Continue my Practice as a THE LADY OF THE ROAD PALMIST and PHRENOLOGIST. The eight weeks' vacation did me lots of good in a way, but I was clamored after all the time by people of both sexes, of all professions of life to consult with me, so I now enter the field again as the noted Palmist and Phrenologist of the World. Be Sure That You Read This. MAN. KNOW THYSELF. It reveals the power of the mind, as seen by the development of the brain in giving a set form to the skull. From your physical build it places you either in the mental motive or vital temperaments. We know lots about our neighbors, but not so much about ourselves. Know yourself. You will learn how to be well mated, well harmonized in order to produce the best specimen of children, which is the highest object of man's life. You can amend. Never too late. Help yourself. It will make your life sweeter than all your friends. Get your character delineated at once, and know your power by Madame McNairdee-Moore, Has Removed to 321 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Call, New Phone (residence) 9557, Old Phone, will not be considered in view of the fact that there are larger bids up for the battle. Should Christmas day be accepted by either of the Nevada clubs, Herman and Gans will demand a $5,000 forfeit posted and start training at once for the go. It is more than likely that a purse of $30,000 will be offered the fighters, as the country is in a fever heat for the pugilistic sport just now. This battle will without doubt become every bit as popular as the Nelson-Gans affair. For Herman is going to put up a fight that many fans have not the least idea is in him. Of course Gans will not waste any time at playing, but will get down to business the minute he starts out, as it is not well to take any chances. FOOTBALL IN THE SOUTH Football in the South is having a splendid season of it just now. Every college team in the South is playing as often as time will permit. Every one is indeed well scheduled throughout the football season. Perhaps the Fisk University team is doing more playing than any other, with much success, according to records, although the Walden University does not fall very far short in point of games won and to be played. The Taledega, Atlanta Baptist, Knoxville and Howard schools are in line with the best. The Fisk schedule up to date is as follows: Fisk vs, Kentucky State College, November 10, at Louisville. Fisk vs. Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. November 12. in Indianapolis. November 12, in Indianapolis. Fisk vs. Meharry, November 17, at Nashville, Tenn. Fisk vs. New Orleans Y. M. C. A., November 29, at New Orleans. Fisk vs. Streight University, December 1, at New Orleans. Fisk vs. Atlanta Baptist College, December 3, at Atlanta. The Walden University, which did such effective playing last year, will not do the hard work that the Fisk team is undertaking. They made out a small schedule this season. Walden's schedule is: November 10, Talledega. November 17, Fisk. 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The best critics agree that "The Clansman" is a literary nightmare and a dramatic abortion, and that it should not be permitted a hearing upon the stage of any reputable theatre in the country, and, least of all, in the city of Philadelphia We cannot, and do not uphold mob rule, be the mobbists white or black, or their purpose good or evil, for it is to the law that the people must ever be led to appeal for the redress of all grievances, great and small The agencies of the law should be within the reach of the humblest, and and they should never turn a deaf ear un to those who cry, nor should they become so feeble that they cannot protect their own majesty and command respect for their mandates. On'y when the law falls to intervene for the protection of the citizens of a community, is there justification for those citizens to take the law into their own hands, on "the principle that" self-preservation is the first law of nature. The facts in the Philadelphia episodes make out a pretty clear case of self-defense for the indignant colored people who rose up in arms against a production that meant nothing but a further tightening of the chains that hamper their free enjoyment of the rights of American citizens; they did what any other nationality, sect, or race would have done under similar circumstances. Since the law, properly appealed to, refused to afford the redress that should have been granted, the action of the mob was as justifiable as the action of any mob could have been, but all should be thankful that the outcome was not shadowed by a tragedy. The episode proves very conclusively, however, that the spirit of anarchy, once started, can have no peaceable stopping-place. Violence begets violence, and reprisal by the individual or by the mob, begets further resort to the wreaking of vengeance without the pale of the law. The whiteea of the South, and of the North, too, for that matter, have set a bad example for their colored brethren, and they cannot greatly blame the latter for following it to the limit. The next ebullition of the mob spirit on the part of the blacks of Philadelphia, may not have behind it so much of justification as the incident just passed, as mobs are not in the habit of drawing fine distinctions between right and wrong, when in the heat of passion; they are at the mercy of their emotions, and law, justice and reason are unknown to their creed. The blame today lays at the door of the instruments of the law, who knowing the inflammable character of the people with whom they must deal, do not take the proper precautions against sudden uprisals of the maddened populace, on the one hand, and at the door likewise of those who charged with the duty of instructing the masses in the arts of civilization, the absolute necessity for self-restraint and that truly free governments can exist only when the agencies of the law are respected and obeyed. Citizens who permit mob rule are scarcely less culpable than the members of the mob itself. The law must defend the people from both the mob and those who make the mob possible. A reign of anarchy redresses nothing. They that sow to the wind shall reap the whirlwind. From this edict of the Almighty there is no escape. "Charity Begins At Home." It strikes us that this country is migthy tender on the subject of hurting Japan's feelings in the matter of furnishing Japanesse children with separate school facilities. Afro-American children unto THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLOKED NEWSPAPER the manor born are forced into separate schools, compelled in many instances to be content with inferior accommodations, and are otherwise discriminated against, yet no Cabinet minister has ever been dispatched past haste, to assure us that no harm is intended, and to beg that there be no breach in our friendly relations because of said incidental and purely local discriminations Are the wishes of yellow allens from China and Japan of more consequence to this nation than its loyal Negro citizens? Is the Afro-American really falling upon evil days? We begrudge our brethren across the sea no advantage they may be able to secure, in the present controversy. They are a great people and have won their spurs as warriors on land sea, and have shown marvelous development in their civic and industrial life; but we do respectfully submit that, whatever may be their rights under existing t eaties or however deep our sympathies for them in their struggle for an equal chance upon these shores, there is a sublime charity that begins at home, and the native Afro-Americ can would like to have his share of it before too much is expended abread. Atlanta is to turn out enmasse tomorrow to listen to more sage counsel from the lips of Dr. Bocker T. Washington, who comes to Georgia's capital at the earnest solicitation of the Young Men's Christian Association, supplemented by the invitation of a score or more of her most prominent colored citizens. The Turkgeege "Wizard" is a power with both races in Atlanta, the field upon which he won his first spurs as a leader of the people. We go to press too early to give more than a word on the result of the general elections that took place Tuesday in fort two states. Both of the great parties find food for reflection in a careful examination of the returns. * The Midland Lyoeum Bureau has offered Booker T. Washington five thousand dollars for a series of lectures covering three weeks next summer. We call the "old folks" superstitious when they say that the Lord always sends "a judgment" upon the whites of the South whenever they mistreet the Negroes, whom they affectionately describe as "God's chosen people." But, if you noticed it, close upon the heels of the Atlanta massacre, where our people were shot down like dogs, came the terrible tidal wave, hurricanes, floods and other visitations of Providence that caused the loss of many lives and destroyed millions of dollars worth of the white man's property. So many of our people are woefully lacking in accuracy of statement. We cling, with a tenacity worthy of a better cause, to the indefinite "about-so-and-so," whether the subject be the time of day, the age of Ann or the number of pennies in a dollar. The eternal "about" is the Negro's Nemesis. Why can not our people make a practice of being exact—remembering that "three feet make a yard; two and two make four,"—no more, no less. Information, to be serviceable, must be given out with mathematical precision. The tentative selection of Cincinnati as the next meeting place of the National Afro-American Council is a wise one. The Queen City is most conveniently situated for the great masses of our people in the Middle West and South, as well as for those of the North and East. Cincinnati and its prejudice-ridden environs sadly need a whirl of the revivifying atmosphere which the presence of the Negro's ablest and most progressive exponents is sure to bring. The trade school is recognized in the highest intellectual circles as the crying necessity of the hour. Skilled labor is no longer looked upon with disdain by the learned people of the nation, of either race. At a recent convention of the National Electrical Contractors' Association at Cleveland, trades schools for the education of young men in the mechanical arts were strongly endorsed. This wide awake century demands that its men not only "know things," but that they "do things." Some of those courageous leaders who are anxious to die for the race have a rabbit-like habit of making themselves exceedingly scarce when a chance to die comes their way. All honor to Booker T. Washington who went manfully into the South's fiery crater, and enlisted the strong arm of Atlanta's best white people in defense of the mob-ridden Negro. Other so-called leaders, who have been habitually indulging in mock heroics for the delectation of the galleries, fled in terror from the scene of the first sign of trouble. The sensible Negro no longer asks the question, "Under what flag, Bezonius?" Comedian Bert Williams hands down a chunk of advice, which, though as homely as an old shoe, is worthy of a sage, and he carols forth this melodious lay: "Let it alone, let it alone; If it don't concern you, let it alone. Don't go four-flushin' and puttin' on airs, An' dippin yo' face in other folks' affairs; If you don't know—say so, Mind yo' own business and let it alone!" With the acquisition of rights, comes duties. The possession of the ballot implies the correct use of it, or it becomes a menace rather than a blessing. A Negro who sells his vote, barters away his birthright. He is worse than the white man who buys it, for the latter has nothing to lose and all to gain by the transaction. The white man's citizenship is not in the balance, and his capacity for self-government is not on trial. Leading Negroes of Birmingham, Alabama, have formed a society for the prevention of crime among their own people. It is known as the "Representative Council." W. R. Pettiford, president of the Negro bank here, is chief counselor, and J. W. Galliger is secretary. An invitation is extended to all preachers, doctors, teachers, lawyers and "thoughtful citizens" of the race to become members. We do not say that the Negro ought to "get out of politics." We do say the Negro ought to stop fling around the outer edges and really get into the political game, in a way to get something out of it for the race at large. Are candidates ever nominated or defeated for nomination because of the attitude of the Negro voters toward such candidates? Col. Giles B. Jackson is "going some" in the interest of the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition; but the Middle West is still in the dark as to the definite plans designed for this section. Who are the Commissioners-General, etc., for Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and other States of equal importance on this side of the Alleghenies? Registrar W. T. Vernon is on the stump in the West, assisting to elect a Republican Congress to uphold the policies of President Roosevelt. Dr. Vernon is one of the most effective campaigners in the country, and his meetings everywhere are largely attended. The act to suppress vagrancy could be utilized to advantage in the cities where white and black loafers abound in large numbers. If an ablebodied man will not work elsewhere, there is always a rock-pile that needs some vigorous and continuous attention. The colored ministers of Louisville have filed a remonstrance with authorities against barrel houses, alleging that they are potent agencies of crime among the lower classes of their race. The barrel house is a nuisance, and ought to be abated. Enforce the vagrancy law against all idlers. It is from this class that 99 per cent. of the crimes is committed. For their outrages against civilization, the entire race—the innocent with the guilty—must suffer. There is a vast difference between bravery and rashness. The wise man preserveth himself for the battle. The fool betrayeth himself and runneth away from the consequences of his own folloy. Maybe the "move slowly" sign is attached to the sluggishly-inclined Door of Hope." THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGF). practical idea is likely to come in a shape to be of value to earnest endeavorers. And it is also a shameful fact that many who might render capable service are lacking in ordinary honesty, while others, well meaning and conscientious, have not the slightest capacity for the peculiar work required in an up-to-date newspaper office and out in the world, where the influence of the journal must percolate and illuminate. Is it the fault of the men or of the masses of the race that this discouraging condition exists? How can this demand for strong, practical newspaper men be supplied? Is it because the race refuses to support the right kind of men that so many of the wrong kind are permitted to control our avenues of expression and poison the racial stream almost at the fountain-head? Who will shed some light on this question? ```markdown ``` Dr. George C. Hall, founder of the Post-Graduate School for Colored Physicians and surgeons, in connection with Provident Hospital, Chicago, is in Decatur, Ala., this week, collaborating in some important surgical work with Dr. W. E. Sterrs, the proprietor of the Cottage Home Informary, the leading institution for the treatment of chronic diseases and for operations in major surgery in the South. We shall probably have something of interest to tell of the labors of Drs. Hall and Sterrs at an early date. They have no superiors in their line and are a credit to the race's professional life and character. A circular reaches us from Washington, D. C., signed by Mrs. J. W. Cromwell, Lewis H. Douglass and Thomas M. Dent, representing the Davidson wing of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, which indicates that the Rionards战地G faction's not a closed incident, as the friends of the Association everywhere fondly imagined, after the decision of Bishop Gaines sustaining the election of Miss Marie A. Madre as president. The circular purports to be a "vindication" of the insurgents who walked out under the leadership of Mr. S. J. Davidson, and seeks to discredit the actions of Pastor O. J. W. Scott, of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, as well as the admirable administration of the society's affairs by Miss Madre and her energetic advisory board, the names of whom we gave a few days ago, in speaking of the auspicious opening of the organization for the current year. The effusion emanating from the insurgents simply seeks to agitate an old sore, to no useful purpose, and while dealing with some high-sounding platitudes, fails to convince any sane person that the existing administration holds its place by fraud or that the interests of the organization are not being properly safeguarded. It is the pent-up wall of a coterie which could not run things of suit its own sweet will and is "mad" about it. The three hundred A CHANCE FOR THE COLORED PEOPLE TO ARISE IN ALL PARTS OF AMERICA Archbishop Justus J. Evans, D. G., Who is now Forming and Creating a Pure, Godly Syndicate out of True Members of the Negro Race for the Purpose of Delivering the Helpless from Evil, Colored People of America From 2111 W. Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. BEGINNING NOVEMBER 6th TO THE 26th 1906 If any man or woman of the Negro Race misses hearing this great hero of the Race, they will miss a fortune of knowledge and understanding which is hard to gain in a whole life time, for he is full of sound wisdom. And the Archbishop has made ample provision and room for over seven hundred thousand (700,000) of the best men and women of the whole Negro Race to be united together in this prest syndicate, and every one who comes to hear him should bring some money with them, as such opportunities as have never before come to the colored people in America, will be offered them to take advantage of at that time, which can be seized upon by each and every person present for at least 25 or 50 cents each. Each address will appear each week in the True Light of Life Magazine; copies of it can be had for 10 cents each. P. S.—All members of the Negro Race are invited to take stock in this great Syndicate. Any who will, can get thorough understanding of the basis of the great Company in the October number of the True Light of Life Magazine for 10 cents, or if 25 cents is sent to the Home Office of the Syndicate, 2111 Columbia Ave. Philadelphia, Pa., one of the Company's Trust Bonds will be sent in exchange for 25 cents. The receivers of a copy of the Bonds are at liberty to advocate the contents of the Bonds, or act as agents for them, or for the Company for a term of five years. This is a good chance for energetic young men and young women of the Negro Race who send and get a copy of the Bonds to get five years employment at a good salary. TRUSTWORTHY AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE who voted for the present officers are satisfied; the disgruntled ones amount to just aboot a "baker's dozen." The people at large refuse to reopen the questions settled months ago by the highest authority of the church, and Miss Madre, backed by those who have made the society what it is during the banner years of its existence and who rescued it from the control of the Cromwellian oligarchy, is "standing pat" on the magnificent record she is making as president. Within the memory of everybody the archaic and antediluvian Cromwellfeltes utilized the argument of "Methodism's supreme authority," to support its own selfish designs, with the same fluency it now uses the "non-sectarian" big stick to crush the victorious adherents of Miss Madre. The Cromwell circular, to which is affixed the signatures of Messrs. Douglass and Dent, simply shows the difference it makes as to whose ox is being gored. When Cromwell had a pastor whom he could control, the Metropolitan church owned Bethel, body and boots; now that his dynasty has been derroned, and he has been pitched outside the breworksts, he makes a situation and endeavor to confuse the situation in some inane twaddle about the rights of his new-found confederates on the outside with him. His cheaply constructed scheme will not work, and the people throughout the country, who regard the Association as their model forum, will not be deceived by theatrical clap-trap and childish complaints. It is now understood that Cromwell has again been deposed from the editorship of the Washington Record, because Publisher Lampton would not longer submit to his attempts to dictate the policy of the A. M. E. church or permit him to attack public men against whom he had a personal grievance. At any rate the bona fide Bethel Literary is in the hands of its real friends, and its future was never so firmly assured. It is living up to what Bishop Payne would most heartily approve today could he come back in the flesh, and we are quite sure he would be shocked could he made to realize how shamefully his name is being jugged to promote disaster and strife in the proud organization he has left as a heritage to the aspiring youth of his race in the nation's capital. Public Printer C. A. Stillings is keeping the faith with the colored printers under him. He has assigned two more of our young men to the monotype machines, posts for which the best white workmen eagerly aspire. Messrs. Charles W. Williams, of Kansas, and Elias Webb, of Tennessee, are the lucky ones. Mr. Stillings clings tenaciously to his convictions that the great government printing office should be an "open shop," beyond the tyranny of the trades unions, and he refuses to allow clamor or condemnation to shake him in his determination that there shall be a square deal for all, white and black, union and non-union. The Negro printers have not been so fairly or so humanely treated since the days of Thomas E. Benedict, who started the ball to rolling in the distribution of clerical and preferred positions to competent colored employees. The sprightly record of Public Printers Stillings and Benedict stand out in brilliant contrast with the miserable failure "pulled off" during the seven or eight years of the Frank W. Palmer regime. In the language of one of Mr. Stillings' best operators, whose communications are always accurate and informing, we exclaim "Hurrah for Stillings! He's the real stuff!" John Temple Graves is a menace to the national peace. He is a social anarchist and should be suppressed. Rev. SAMUEL HORMAN, Secretary. ent. Negro Race are invited to take stock in this great t thorough understanding of the basis of the great of the True Light of Life Magazine for 10 some Office of the Syndicate, 2111 Columbia Ave. any's Trust Bonds will be sent in exchange for 25 the Bonds are at liberty to advocate the contents of m, or for the Company for a term of five years. young men and young women of the Negro Race ads to get five years employment at a good salary. ENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE. Secretary. HIGHER WAGES FOR NEGRO LABORERS Powerful Labor Organization Will Protect Colored Workingmen and Women. Every colored citizen who has the interest of the race at heart, will rejoice to learn that a great Labor Union is using its strength and influence to secure higher wages for the negro laboring men and women. This is the first labor organization in this country to take up the battle in behalf of our race. This Union proposes to see that the colored people are given their proper place in the work of this country, and accorded equal opportunities to work with other workmen and receive Union wages and hours. They will extend full protection to their negro members, and insist upon justice being done them. The negro has an equal standing in this union with his white brother, and is eligible to hold any office in the organization. When a member dies, $100.00 is paid to his beneficiary, this being one of the beneficial features of this Union. If a leading negro of each locality will become a Deputy, and help extend this Union by forming new Lodges, he will uplift our people and do grand work for the race. He may continue his regular employment, forming the Lodge during idle moments, and receive good pay for his efforts. Those of our readers who desire to take up this work should write THE INTERNATIONAL LABORERS' UNION, DAYTON, OHIO, and request sample Journal, Constitution and By-Laws and instructions about becoming a Deputy Organizer for this progressive Union. Be sure to mention this paper and enclose 10 cents to pay the postage. Also give reference as to character and honesty. A number of young colored men of this city have formed an organization to be known as the Colored ROCHESTER, Men's Accumulation N. Y. Association of Rochester. The papers of in- corporation were filed at Alkary, Oct. 27. The Officers and Board of Directors are: L. J. Du Bols, president; Wm. A. Allen, vice-president; J. G. Lee, secretary and treasurer; J. Fryman, W. H. Stockton, F. B. Wells, A. N. Du Bols, Chas. Strothers, James S. Herndon, Wm. J. Smith, A. K. Arnold. The members of the organization are some of the best business men of the city. All are connected with banks and large business corporations of the city.—Sunday, Nov. 11, is Building Fund Rally Day at the A. M. E. Zion Church. Mr. and Mrs. Warner entertained at dinner Rev. and Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Glasco.—The Halloween Social given at the home of Mrs. Miller was a success.—A seven cent supper was given at the home of Mrs. Hogeland, Thursday, Nov. 7.—Rev. and Mrs. J. W Brown entertained at dinner O. t. 27, Rev. L. D. Johnson of Baltimore.—The Trustees of the A, M. F. Zion Church gave a reception to Mr. Hogan and the Rufus Rastus Company, Wednesday Nov. 7th.—A surprise party was given Mrs. Cannon of Fort street in honor of her birthday.—Miss Marie L. C. Kent received a number of presents from her many friends on her birthday.—Rev. J. W. Brown spent last week in Philadelphia and South Bethlehem. A public reception was given in his honor by members of the A. M. E. Zion Church of South Bethlehem. ```markdown ``` The St The Funny Folks Comedy Company was stranded at Winston-Salem, N. C., last month. The Mallory Brothers have canceled their time at the Bijon Theater at Jacksonville, Ill. Thomas J. Lewis is laying off a few months at Austin, Tex., for repairs. Address 403 Biazos street. Billy Bradley sends regards to Mabel Miles, P. G. Lowery and other professionals. Address 1223 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Dennis and Jones send regards to R. O. Henderson and wife, also Mr. and Mrs. H. Q. Clark, of the Forepaugh Sells shows. Hello, Tom Logan. Robinson's Amusement Company is again in the land of cotton, old Alabama, with Mississippi to follow. The members of the company are meeting with much success. Regards to the profession. A. G. Jones and Al. Strander write that they are with the "Rufus Rastus" Minstrels this season and would like to hear from Happy Beauregard and Robert Williams. A. G. Jones is anxious to hear from Joe Miller, John Anderson, E. B. Dudley and Frank Hopkins. Matters of importance. Address care of The Freeman. The Codaya Circle of Kansas City, Mo., gave their grand Autumnal Musical Festival last night at Convention Hall. The Unbleached Minstrels, Kansas City's choicest Negro male voices, 100 of them, were assisted by Abbie Mitchell Cooke, late of the Hogan "Rufus Rastus" Company. Miss Emma Collins of that city, the peerless contralto, also assisted. The Hatch Shows were at Lynchburg, Va., last week. Joseph Russell has joined again to take charge of the show, but will not work on the stage for a few weeks on account of his health. The following is the roster: Wm. Floyd, Susie Floyd, Larson Greene, Mattie Cloyd, Sadie Matthews, Joseph Ramson, Hattie Ramson, William Rawls, Joseph Haggerman, John Thompson, Billie Williams, Mamie Davis, Sadie Turner, Annie Miller, Sarah Russell. Clark and Wells, two of America's youngest and among the cleverest comedians of the present time, are now starring in their own company of twenty-five people. Mr. Clark was formerly of Clark and James, appearing in vaudeville and making quite a success, and is a former resident of Indianapolis. Mr. Wells is of Cleveland and takes the "sporty" part well. They will appear in Cleveland in their own company in "The Race Horse Tout," opening November 16. Billy Bradley writes from Pittsburgh: "I am working in one of the finest colored book stores in the country. The Whangdoode Comedy Four was a big hit here and I was glad to see my old friends. After them came "Rufus Rastus," who packed the house and the people are still talking about it. The Shelton family are doing well and making a hit here. Regards to friends with Funny Folks Comedy Co., A. Rabbit Foot, P. G. Lowery, W. H. Dorsey, Goff Kennedy and others. Address 229 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Pa." Terry's U. T. C. Company is now in Missouri and playing to crowded houses every night. D. T. Overton has joined from Indianapolis, Ind., and his bass has proved successful. Joe Perkins is making a hit with his unimbling act. Mrs. Alice Edwards made a big hit at Shenandoah singing "Moon Dear." The Beechums, Blanche and Charles, are making a screening success with their sketch and singing "The Leader of the German Band." Nettie Nettle Barrett keeps the house laughing from the time she appears on the stage until she leaves playing "Topsy." J. W. Beacher sends regards to friends in Omaha, Neb. THE "SUNNY SOUTH" CO. J. C. Rockwell proprietor and manager; W. J. Turner, stage manager. The show is running smoothly and everybody is well. The show has quite an addition since our last writing. Miss Blanche Arlington joined at Middlesbury, Vt. and is making a big hit singing "Moving Day." Our band and orchestra is a feature, playing all the latest and standard overviews. Prof. J. S. Hoff, late of "My Dixie Girl" Co., joined at Plattsburg, N.Y. and has charge of the orchestra. The orchestra is featuring Vanderbosso's march, "The Hummingbird's" and "Southern Dream waltzes. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER TO THE PROFESSION.-Actors and actress ssend me your latest photo today! Address Elwood C, Knox, Man'gr The Freeman, Indianapolis Mr. Hoff expects in a few days to have one of the best orchestras on the road. Smiling Bob Guthrie is meeting with howling success and sends regards to Gordon and Chacon. The Turners—J. W. and Louise—are making a big hit in their act. Mr. Turner is one of the best trick skaters in the bliz. Happy Bill Briggs, singing comedian, has joined hands with Miss Julia Bernard and will be seen in vaudville next season. Miss Bernard has a rich contralto voice and is making good with the march song, "Sister." Clark Goodley, tuba player, sends regards to P. G. Lowery and H. B. Washington. The Sunny South Quartette is one of the features with this company, composed of the following performers: Cliff Brooks, Robert Guthrie, Bill Briggs and J. W. Turner. Myles Dewey keeps the audience in an uproar singing "Is Everybody Happy?" Walter Crowder, our trap drummer, sends regards to all friends. Pop Van, Lewis Bedford, Herbert Wilder, Jess Mitchell and Gertie Mitchell send regards to friends. Clifford D. Brooks, the phenomenal tenor, is making a big hit in the last act singing "You Are a Grand Old Flag." GREATER NEW YORK NOTES. The Golden Gate Quintette were at Hammerstein's Victoria last week. * * * Ida and Wesley Hill left last Sunday for Reading, Pa., where they are filling an engagement this week at the Orpheum, Theater. * * * The clever Prampin Trio made an enormous hit at Keith-Proctor's Harlem Opera House last week. They are at Keith's Theater, Boston, this week. ※ ※ ※ The Sisters Merideth were big favorites at Keith-Proctor's Union Square Theater last week, they being compelled to take three and four encores at each performance. They are at the Harlem House this week. * * * Harry Brown, the clever eccentric singing and dancing comedian, has returned to Ne wYork, after a very successful tour of Europe, in order to fill important time booked while abroad over the Keith-Proctor circuit, opening Monday, November 5th, at Keith's Theater, Boston, Mass. *** S. Coleridge Taylor, the eminent English composer, will make his first American appearance at Mendelssohn Hall on Friday evening, November 16th. He will have the assistance of Miss Lola Johnson, soprano; Harry T. Burleigh, baritone, and Felix Fowler, violinist. In addition to accompany gthe artists on the piano, Mr Coleridge Taylor will play several solos. * * * Baby Ruth Allen, the child actress, was one of the big hits at the charity concert recently given by Mrs. Evans. Little Ruth is a bright girl and enjoys the distinction of being one of the first to start the juvenile school of acting in New York city. She is very graceful and possesses a beautiful voice. Among her successes this season are "Dear Luzon," "Isle of By and By," "The Sun Am Shining," and the Mexican dance. * * * There are a number of colored acts on the bills this week, viz: "The Sunny South," at Hammerstein's Victoria; "Fourteen Black Hussars, at the Colonial Theater; the Three Mitchells, at Hyde & Behman's Brooklyn; Avery & Hart, at the Colonial; Wise and Milton, at Keith Proctor's Union Square Theater; Murphy and Francis, at Keith-Proctor's Fifth Avenue Theater, and the Mereth Sisters, at Keith-Proctor's Harlem Opera House. Miss Marion Bolden, New York's peerless contralto, has returned home after a successful concert tour of the New England states, and is busy filling private engagements. Miss Bolden is well-known as a concert promoter, being the possessor of many bright, up-to-date ideas. She is featuring Al. Von Tilzer's "Good Bye, Sweetheart, Good Bye," and "Won't You Be My Little Girl." Miss Bolden's original darky reflection, entitled, "Dear Ole Tennessee," has been accepted by the Ladies' Home Journal and will appear in the December issue. 凉凉凉 The New York Social Club (professional) gave their first social entertainment on Tuesday evening, October 30, at McFarland's Hall. The committee on arrangements were congratulated for their zealous efforts to make the evening one long to be remembered by all present. There were over five hundred persons present and jolly Dan Frazier, the "matinee idol," kept the audience in good humor by his original bits of witfulness in announcing the program. Among those who appeared on the bill were Kid Sneeze, Frank and Etta Clermonto, Mamie Payne, Jean Manley, Jenkins, the slawcire artist; Bailey and Fletcher, Prof. Randolph, Mattie Brown, William Hallback, Daisy Janot, Johnson and Jackson, and the Carolina Comedy Four. Prof. Williams and G. "Rabbit" Reese furnished the music for the occasion. The entertainment given was one of the best seen in Harlem and the club intends to give another at an early date. The members of the arrangement committee were as follows: James V. Francis, Robert H. Little J. Harry Jackson, Cyril C. Dickinson, Arthur Richardson, Thomas Davis Osceola Thorne and Chas. Roberts. ARRYHL THE FAMOUS BILLY KERSANDS MINSTRELS. After a successful tour of ten weeks we have had many events of pleasure, and we regret very much to announce one of sadness, a most notable one—the death of one of our esteemed members, who departed this life Monday, October 29th, at Bristow, I. T. In the midst of life we are in death. He has gone. Yesterday he breathed the free air of life. Today he is dead. He was buried with the ritualistic ceremonies of this vast company, who extend a copy of resolutions to the bereaved: James S. Lacy. Resolved. As faith is ever a jewel, so may we lose them; as hope is a myth, so may we hope for materialization; as charity is a God-send, we give to the bereaved our most heartfelt sympathy, and as a good man hath charity, so will he lend and give. So be it. Resolved. That "Jack," our most noble friend, has departed this life and a host of friends mourn his loss, and we hope for him the motto: Sin generis longa viva, may be applied to our faithful "Jack," the mascot of our show, the pet——of our car, the pride of the whole company and all who have chanced to meet him—Prof. Lacy's noble and genuine British Bull Dog, age 17 years. Tulsa, L. T., has never witnessed such a galaxy of talent as when the artists of the Black Patti Troubadors, Arkansas Minstrels and the famous Billy Kersands Co. met in that city Wednesday, October 31st. There was a grand exchange of professional courtesy. Manager Volkel of the Troubadors and Manager Proctor of the Arkansas Minstrels vled with each other in paying homage to the magnetic king of minstrelsy, Billy Kersands, and company, and we feel proud to frankly announce that the members of all the companies in Tulsa were an honor and a credit to the profession, something very remarkable to truthfully say of such a vast gathering of performers, and we must mention the fact that we initiated members of both the other companies into our order, the U. O. H., and to make note of the banquet would usurp too much space. The following names are a few who were instrumental in piloting the professional banquet: John Edwards, (junk) chef; Mr. Skip Farrell, steward; Mr. Fulton Mitchell, purser; Billy Kersands, toastmaster; Chas. Bougie, responder; W. A. Brice, spokesman, and Miss Marie Lacalle was accepted in the order of U. O. H. as a charter member by acclamation. Hence you can well imagine her standing with the Georgias, as well as Miss Lizzle Taylor, and each company, after basking for two whole days in professional sunshine, were loath to depart for their respective stands, and many glad hearts were a bit sad when mile after mile fell in the distance of the trains carrying the three great Negro companies of America to their destinations. We all hope for another such meeting at any old time. Lloyd Cooper, the basso profundo of many years' experience, had the pleasure of meeting a family from his home, Mt. Vernon, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. George Brown, Mr. Cooper and the Brownes have known each the better portion of their lives. Mr. Brown and family have now settled in Guthrie, O. T., the mecca for the farsighted Negro, and he may be remembered among the most successful Negroes of Guthrie, O. T. Cooper and the Brownes spent a very pleasant Sabbath together, which seemed like a God-send. We have recently organized a literary society called the Booker T. Washington Literary Society. Its purpose is to furnish sufficient literature for the members on all popular subjects. The president is Jas, H. Wilson; secretary, W. A. Law. Its motto: "Essequain vi derri." Mrs. Kersands writes us she will be on now at any time, but Mr. Kersands is so proud of her improvement and treatment in Dallas, Tex., he wired her to stay in Dallas until our New Orleans date, November 11th. UP FOREIGN LETTER. Bil y McClain writes from Casino de Paris: "We arrived safe and going. Great guns! I am creating a sensation. Miatre de ballet at Folles Bergere and Priannisana. My troupe at the Casino de Paris and I am Premier Delutts (that's promoter of wres"ling). The weather here is just like summer and Paris is the most beautiful city in the world at night. I have just made Madam Cordelia a present of a seal and sable coat which cost eight thousand francs, which is $800 in United States money. I will write you every week regarding the doings of the colored artists over here. Bell Davis is at Alhambra doing extra, also Frank Parham and Ike Devine. Little Helen Scott's husband died recently and left her in very poor circumstances and three children, the oldest three years old and the youngest four weeks, and I have sent her some help. Will write more particulars when I find out more of the situation. Notes from the "Rufus Rastus" Co. Miss Bessie Oliver has rejoined the company. * * * Miss Alice Mackey makes an enjoyable "Fredrica." * * * Will Wilkins is now known as "The Overcoat Wonder." * * * Allie Gillam, as the acrobatic bell hop, is all that is required. * * * Loretta Turner is, or ought to be, happy—we are nearing New York city! * * * Pete Staples has been somewhat "down in the mouth," but is "Happy, happy, happy" now. * * * Billy Moore and Base Foster not only jail poor Rastus, but all others whom it may concern. Frank Fowler Brown betrays himself the possessor of a voice that marks an advance in light opera por- trayal, and can sing songs in a manner that makes them "whistleable" after the first performance. * * * * Harry Fidler has organized a class in athletics and is giving instructions in wrestling and boxing. * * * * Al Johns is a typical "Beasley" and is no longer to be rated in the uncertain class of performers. * * * * Henry Troy has been singing so much good high tenor of late that his correspondence has doubled. * * * * Mrs. Laura Gillam enjoys trouping and says there are other places of happiness other than Wells, Minn. * * * * Beverly Housley is still fanning trap drums and has proven himself a tower of strength in the orchestra. Harry Gillam, as the crazy man with acrobatic tendencies, is undoubtedly the "rollingest man" ever seen. * * * * Tom Logan is playing the work-evading, tenor-voiced Parson and is "Doin' putty to'ble well, thankee, sah." * * * * Miss Abbie Mitchell closed at Buffalo last week. Her position is being acceptably filled by Mrs. Sarah GreenByrd. * * * * Tony Byrd is getting all there is out of the "Mammy" character and is doing some swell "invisible mandolin" work. * * * * J. Leubrie Hill continues to be the innocent cause of Rastus' troubles in consequence of the duplicity of their make-up. Lester Walton, while apparently quiet and demure, can be depended upon to make his share of the noise when the occasion requires. Mr. Hogan demonstrates nightly his thoroughness and capability as a comedian who knows what the people want and the way thy want it. It is hinted that Jimmie Worles and Angie Housley ought to be able to do a good double, their experience being almost identical in certain respects. * * * Of our manager, Mr. George H. Harris, the company, from the start to the humblest performer, are a unit in pronouncing him "The noblest Roman of them all." He is very popular on "Squigalem Day." * * * * Carita Day shows marked improvement over her work of last season, and may yet be seen at the head of a company of her own. This is said in all fairness and sincerity, when it is considered that the future is full of possibilities for the possessors of talent. * * * The show is pursuing the even tenor of its way, making good everywhere. Add to this the splendid department and friendliness of the ladies and gentlemen members, our first visits are those of good impressions and our return date hailed with joy and pleasure. ```markdown ``` Of the music composed by Prof. H. L. Freeman, the Cleveland Plaidealer says: "It caught the audience from the start and did not let go, and one took away the impression of a good show well larded with mirth and a class of music that is picturesquely quaint." DEATH OF GRACIE MALLORY. The death of Gracie Halliday Mallory occurred at the Mallory Cottage Tuesday morning after an illness of several month's illness. Mrs. Mallory was born at Anderson Ind., and did concert when a child. Later she came into professional prominence with Isham's Octooons, a member of Isham's King Rastus Company, then with Williams and Walker's Policy Players, doing a sister act with Alda Overton Walker. When Mallory Brothers & Brooks joined the Fenburg Stock Company, white Miss Halliday joined the same company but not as a member of the musical team. She was engaged to do parts and sing coon songs. After studying the violin at New Orleans under Prof. W. Nickerson, she became a prominent addition to the well-known act, playing violin solos and performing on all instruments, and also a singing feature. Her last appearance was at Chicago last May at the Majestic Theatre. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon at their home at Jacksonville. 11. Mrs. Mallory was the wife of Frank Mallory and will be remembered as a woman of remarkable talent and charming personality. The Freeman staff extends their sympathy to the bereaved family. AT THE GAYETY THEATRE The Original Whangdoodle Comedy Four will be seen the first half of the week with Bob Manchester's presentation of the new edition of his most successful burlesque "The Night Owl's Beauty Show." During the latter half of the week, "The Greater New York Star's Big Spectacular and Extravaganza Company" will be the attraction. There are fifty people, in styling girls. The chorus is exceptionally strong and costumed to harmonize with the scenery, and the musical numbers are many, introducing all the latest songs. The olo comprises the best artists in their line, including the great toe dancer, Alvarez, who stands alone in her line, creating a big sensation wherever she appears. The Act Beautiful presented this week at the Grand Opera House, by Carter and B uford, will be reviewed in next week's issue. While in Paducah, Ky, cell at 627 south 8 h street and secure a copy of The Freeman, on sale there each week Little Sport Talk George Gardner wants to meet Al Kaufman at the earliest possible date. No one draws the color line on Joe Gans now. It is "Gentleman Joe" at all times. bune sport writer can best tell us. Big Jack Johnson has received a challenge from Joe Jeannette, who is waiting for a reply. Tex. Rickard of Goldfield, Nev., offers $50,000 for a match between Battling Nelson and the winner of the Gans-Herman fight. We are at a loss to see why Jack Blackburn is not able to get on any more bouts than he does. Perhaps many are afraid that they might share the same fate as did Dave Holly. Maybe the Philadelphia Tri-Mayor Dunne has announced that he is perfectly willing to allow skirmond bouts to go on again in the city of Chicago, provided the sport is conducted in the manner that it should be, and that no more fake bouts be pulled off on the public. Stung by the strong letter sent out by Jack Blackburn regarding a match with him, Harry Lewis has come back with an early reply. Lewis states that he is signed-up for several matches in the near future, which, he says, much more money to him, but if Blackburn can show him where he can do better by fighting him he will do so. Young Corbett is on the trail of Joe Gans. Corbett says he has regained his old-time fighting powers and believes he stands an excellent chance of defeating the title holder. He issued his challenge today, offering to meet Gans under and reasonable conditions. Corbett said: "I know Gans is great, but from what I have heard about the fight with Nelson I think I would have a chance to beat him, and it is a chance worth taking. If I should win I would be right on top at once. I'm always willing to gamble, and a fight with Gans looks like a good long shot to me, feeling as good as I do now. I would prefer Gans and an offer to bet $5,000 on myself and have a purse Return En Glenn Whangd In their Laughing V DARKEY DAN ROBINSON, - - Gayety Theate WANTED- THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE. LADIES' LIST. Bostwick, Mrs Marie Brown, Mrs Pearl Connor, Mrs Florce Dehnls, Miss Estel Garand, Miss Minnie Gentry, Mrs Jamaie Iver, Mrs Jamaie Joseph, Mrs Emma Lee, Mrs Francis MISS FRANCIS GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Allen G W Armstrong, Roy Armstrong, Roy Baud, Leroy Dick, Perry Wood, Jill Bearegard Happy-2 Bundy, Geo Blumer, Robt Bryan, Mrs Musical Family Carter, Paul Colins, Edward Crosby, Frank-2 Dudy, E B Deoise, W H Devine, Isaac P Thomas, Edwards, Al Eberhart, Frank H Edwards, Claus Edwards, Claus Hilf, G E F Heims, Billy Moore, Mrs Fortes Perry, Mrs Lizzie Roberson, Mrs Ann Robinson, Mrs Lydia Smith, Mrs Elliza Williams, Mrs Argent Williams, Mrs Biss Woods, Mrs Anie Williams, Miss E-2 Hiliard, Walter Hunt, Hl Henry Isier, Arthur King and Bailey Knuner, L D Lauel, A C Lakose, A C McQ jey, M Mckanew, W H Mills, Mrs Musical Obsolete James Reed, Edward Reed, Prof E S Simmons, S Simmons and Anderson 2 Simmons, Rich Stevens, B F Stevens, Sam Stevens, C S Summons, Sank-2 Th-Je jy Press Thomas, Dick Thomas, B S Wibows, Chas Williams, John H ROUTE 1006 BOOTLE A Rabbit's Foot Company: Macon, Nov. 12; Meridan, 13; Hattiesburg, 14. Bibbons, 15; Nottesburg, 16; Nickel, 19; Vickig, 8; Jickson, 4; Grecville, 15; Clarke dale, 16; Grewen o. 17. S. H. Dudley in the 'Smart Set': Chicago, Ill., Nov. 11 to 24 Williams and Walker, in Abyssina: St. Louis, 13; Ernest Hogan in Rufus Stasin: New York City, N, Y., Nov. 12 to 17 Gideon & Ferdon's Hottest Coon in Dixie-Rogersford, Pa., Nov. 12; Ocattie, 13; Mt. Hill, 14; Atlantic, N, J., 15; Easton Pa., 16; Aikenown, 17 Bink, N, Y., Nov. 12; Edward, 13; Gouwmeu, 14; Carthage, 15; Alexandra Bay, 16; Adams, 17. Harry Brown and Delores-Empire Theater, Chester, Pa., wk of Nov. 12. Jones & Raymond: Bion Theater, Anderle Speller Musical Burpun: Savoy Theater, Hamilton, Ont, Canada, week of Nov. 12 Billy McClimin & Co.: Casino-de-Paris, France, Nov. 1 to Dec. 1. Dandy Dixie Minstrels under direction of Voeckel & Nolan: Morce, La., Nov. 12; Screwver, Ont, Canada, week of Nov. 12 H. Q. Hak, with Fornaughs, 18; Houns, 17. H. Q. Hak, with Fornaughs, 18; Houns, 17. Bibbons Minstrels: New Orleans, La., week of Nov. 11 Wm McCabes' Georgia Troubadours: Oscola Wis., Nov. 31. The Fourteen Black Hussars: Boston, Mass., week of Nov. 12 Luke Pulley's "Give Black Americans" with the Bachelors' Club Burpun: week of Nov. 12 --- split any way he wants it. That's a good sporting proposition. The only thing I would demand would be a fight at 133 pounds at the ringside. If I can't get Gans, I'll take Britt, Nelson, Herrera or McGovern. I'd prefer fighting Britt, Herrera or Nelson, who have beaten me. I want a chance to even the score with all of them." The Indianapolis Herculeans defeated the Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. football team by a score of 10 to 6 at the Northwestern Park on Hallow'e'en. The Fisk University lineup is as follows: A. King.....Quarter Brady.....Full-back Boutle.....Right half-back King.....Left half White.....Center Ware.....Left guard Robinson.....Right guard Thompson.....Right tackle Hurt.....Left tackle J. Myers.....Left end Mosby.....Right end The Pearl High School, of Nashville, Tenn., and the Central High School, of Louisville, Ky., will play a game today on the Fisk University campus at Nashville, Tenn. Joe Jeannette, the colored middle-weight, says if "Splash" Flynn, who recently returned to this country from abroad, is unsuccessful in getting on with Jack Johnson, he will gladly meet him. Bob Fitzsimmons, after a night of suffering, found today that he had broken a bone in his right forearm while boxing in his play at a theater. He intended a blow for the jaw of his sparring partner, but the latter ducked in a manner to cause Bob to land the blow with the back of his hand on his partner's head. Fitzsimmons says if he goes on now he must dispense with sparring. It seems that Fitz's partner is just a little more scientific than the old man, Uncle Bob. Well, it is about time that he was giving up the game, any way. When one gets feeble he should leave boxing alone. engagement White Bloodle 4 Whimsical Comedy RACING MASTER -- GOODALL, er, WEEK OF NOVEMBER 12. OLO Bb CORNET MAN at once. Steady work until June. Must be A No. 1. Could like to hear from Jeff Smith or James Wilson. THOS. HOWARD, Manager People's Band, 210 Ohio Ave., Columbus, O. WANTED Two Colored Girl PIANO Players. Must Read, Sing and Play GOOD RAGTIME. $4.00 PER NIGHT. Address ETHEL CRAFT or AGNESS EVANS, Ely, Nevada. THE FOUR CROWNED = Gold Medal - GOLD MEDAL, Paris. GRAND PRIZE, St. Louis. GOLD MEDAL, Belgium. GRAND PRIZE, (Cross of Honor) France :: Duesseldorfer :- Purest, Richest, Most Palatable, Most Satisfying BEER In the WORLD. The only BEER for the Home, the Club, the Cafe, and the Bar. Order a case to-day; Phones 578 or Prospect 100. Also "Progress Brands" Beer, Ale and Poter. Indianapolis Brewing Company Sole Producers. If your news dealer does not have The Freeman on sale have him order it for you. When you need money you'll be pleased with our way of dealing with you. Prompt, Sate and Reasonable always. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS and PERSONAL DEVICES that are all without removing. Our rates are positively lowest in the city and payments within reach of all, $25.00 loan payments are only 60 per week. This pays full fifty weeks. Our insurance is full portion. Payments can be made monthly if desired. We also loan on WATCHES and DIAMONDS. All business strict y private, courteous treatment to all. It cost nothing to investigate. AL LOAN CO. State Life Building. Old Phone Main 3182 Tevenson Building) --- The Aqres Bulletin Rare Values in SMALL LINENS A happy purchase of our resident New York buyer—these scarfs, centerpieces, doilies and oval tray cloths. The cost to us was a full third less than regular import value, the cost to you will average quite as decidedly under prevailing re all quotations. These small table linens are all of pure flax, daintly embroidered in English eye et work. You'll miss a good flax if you fail to see them before they are gone. CITY AND SOCIETY. Miss Edith Stewart is seriously ill. Meet me! Where? At Tomlinson Hall without fail. The Kenmore Club will dance Tuesday night. Look for the girl in black at Tomlinson Hall November 12. Miss Katie Miles has returned from a visit with her parents at Murfreesboro, Tenn. Do not fall to meet the girl in black at Tomlinson Hall, November 12. The Rev. H. E Stewart, B D., of Chicago will occupy the pulpit at Alen Chapel Sunday morning. Miss Sallie Lee, of P G Lowery's Enterprise is spending a few days in the city, the guest of friends. Woodbine Perfume. Ob! how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewltching. Only at Bicdan's Drug Store. F D. Sampson, of Dawson, Alaska, is the guest of his bro her. Rev. George Sampson, whom he had not seen for thirty years. Mrs Minnie Elbert Frez'er, of Detroit. Mich, is in the city, having been called home on account of the death of her brother, Will Eibst. Miss Luella B Carpenter entertained Mr. and Mrs Mays and Mrs. Gibbs at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Blind Harris and Mr Yeargin who will close their engagement in this city next week. The masque 'entertainment given at the residence of Mrs. J T. V Hill, under the auspices of the Epworth League. Hallow en was a grand success. James A Green, a well known young man of the city has opened a first class saloon at 214 Indiana avenue, known as the "Hotel Boys' Club Bar." There is also a pool room in connection. LADIES — If you want better and loner hair, go at once to your Drug Stores and ask your druggist to get you a box of Taylor's Hair Grower and Dairdruff Cure (pomad) Price 25 cents. Made by Taylor R-mady Co., Louisville Ky. Agents wanted everywhere; $2 it $5 per day. Write at once for full particulars. V. M. C. A. Notes. A. W. Hansen will address the Monster meeting at Realty Hall tomorrow. Mr. Hansen is assistant secretary for Indiana and is engaged in the work among students. While the meeting is for men in general, it is hoped that a large turn out of the students and graduates of the High Schools and Colleges will be present, and they are requested to wear the colors of their respective schools, and as far as possible group themselves by school. An opportunity will be given each school to make their class yell. Good singing will pervade the meeting. Come out to the meeting. If you have never attended one you are miss 'A THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ing worth while. These meetings are for men only, at 3 p. m., and we dismis at 5 p. m. All members are requested to attend Member's meeting on next Tuesday night BUSINESS INTERESTS. Everybody is going to Tomlinson Hall the evening of November 12. The Johnson House; first-class rooms and board 322 Capitol Avenue. Coal by the ton or basket. Bennett Bros., 321 Indiana ave. New 'Phone 2977 Indiana Fish and Oyster Company, 626 Indiana avenue, Pnane 5661. William Leonard, manager. Furnished rooms for gentlemen. Special rates to theatrical people. 607 West E. seventh street. Go to the Hudson for good meals at popular prices. Good sleeping rooms. L. J. Davis, prop, 419 Indiana avenue. If you want pure spices, in fact if you are in need of anything in drugs or medicine, you are sure to get them at Gauld's Pharmacy. Dr Langston, dentist at 404 Indians avenue, New Phone 1693, makes a specialty of plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children's teeth THEPARKER HOUSE Doubtless you feel fine in this splendid weather. You will feel better still if you drop into the Parker House and get sustaining things for the inner man. Remember that this is turkey month. Get yours at the Parker House and don't be worried. You do not have to take a whole one Excellent service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms bath, etc. J W. Holliman, Prop 317 321 W. Michigan street. Phones New 4972: THE INDIANAPOLIS EMPLOYMENI BUREAU--Inc. $10,000. A Square Deal With Everybody. WANTED — One good headwaiter, colored; 100 colored men for bridge, concrete work, at once, $2 $2 50 a day, long j b; sewer and factory work $3 a day; carpenters $3 and $4 a day; one cooks, white or colored, for hotels or restaurants. $40 to $100 per month; common cooks, family cooks. $5 to $10; wattress, $3 50 up; maids. $6 to $18; home girls, white or colored. $3 50 to $6; 100 colored waiters $1.00 a day, big tips. Call or write immediately the indianapolis Employment bureau, Freeman building 309 Indiana Ave. ARMSJE D MOSS, Manager. WANTED The Atlanta friends would like to know the wherahabouts of E.die Morrison, the prize fighter. Important news awaits him Visitors here to the fair did not go to the grounds in as large numbers as on former people of the lone star state, and many visits among friends and points of interest were made wi hout the hiumi lations.—The contract for the $5,000 church edifice of St. John Baptist Church cor. Cookran and Alien streets has been awarded to a colored contractor and the work has begun and will be pushed to completion.—Henry Starks and E. Ellis Willis are remodeling their residences.—C. A. Gilmore a typo of some renoun is in the city visiting friends.—M. J. Collins' mother is visiting his family here from Sulphur Springs.—Woodard and Block. the Acme Place welcome The Freeman, and the Marine Cafe, also E. G. William's Place.—The business men are soon to organize a Business League.—Prof. H. W. Scott is now a grocerman doing business at the D. Roma stand on Juliette street.—The concert taent is doing a business this fall.—A. G. Aliens and Dandy Dixie Ministrels held the boards here Sunday and Monday nights. S. R. O. signs were in order.—Miss Sadie Andrews is at home from a visit in the territory.—A night school is much need here.—Lowery and Son have made room for a two story brick building now in the course of erection on Jackson St.—See Griffin at 190 Main about the Freeman.—Mrs. Anna Star has returned to Chicago to live.—Mrs. Mary Young returned to her Demier home after a 3 months' stay in the city.—Mrs Wm. McCullough is visiting in Marshali, Texas. SECRET New Phone 4270 The Palace Roaming House. Where rooms can be had by respectable ladies and gentlemen. Everything first-class. No beer or liquors of any kind allowed. Roomers to e joy home privileges. A clean place for clean people. When visiting the city, give her a call. Mrs. Moore propriator, 321 1-2 iadiana avenue. LAST GRAND BALL. Will be given at Tomlinson Hall, Monday evening. Nov. 12 19:6, from 9 to 2 o'clock, by Joseph S. Baughman, under the management of Harry Wyat. The music will be furnished by Bert Mitchell's orchestra. Refreshments will be served by the Episcopal Church. Admission 50 cents. NEGRO BATTALION DISMISSED NEGRO BATTALION DISMISSED (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE) of the guilty; therefore, they should stand together when the penalty falls. "A forceful lesson should be given to the army at large, and especially to the non-commissioned officers, that their duty does not cease upon the drill ground with the calling of the company rolls, making check inspections and other duty of formal character, but that their responsibilities of office accompany everywhere and at all times, and at all times their duty to become thoroughly acquainted with the individual members of their respective units, to know their characteristics, to be able at all times to guage their temper in order to discover the beginning of discontent, of mutinous intentions, and to anticipate any organized act of disorder; that they must notify their officers at once of any such conditions. "Moreover, the people of the United States, wherever they live, must feel assured that the men wearing the uniform of the army are their protectors and not midnight assassins or riotous disturbers of the peace of the community in which they may be stationed. "On October 5, 1906, a squadron of the Ninth Cavalry, an organization of colored troops, reported at Ft. Sheridan, near Chicago, Ill., under orders from the War Department assigning them to duty there. The Officer's Offense. "Soon after this assignment there appeared in the public press the following account of a statement alleged to have been made with regard to the matter by Col. William L. Pitcher, Twenty-seventh Infantry: "The negro troops would never have been quartered at Ft. Sheridan without a protest if I was to remain in command here," said Colonel Pitcher. "I never liked them, and the farther away from me they are kept the better it pleases me. For the life of me, I can not see why the United States should try to make soldiers of them. Certainly there are enough fine white young men in thi sbg country to make soldires of without recruiting from such a source.' "This alleged statement by Colonel Pitcher having been brought to the attention of the President, the following communication with regard to it was sent to the War Department by Secretary Loeb: "The President directs that an immediate report be called for from Colonel Pitcher to know whether or not he is correctly quoted i n the inclosed clipping and, if he is correctly quoted, the President directs that proceedings be taken against him for such punishment as can be inflicted. The President thinks that such conduct is little better than that of the offending troops themselves. Very truly yours, "WM. LOEB, JR, "Secretary to the President."" The prize entertainment given at St. Paul Baptist Church, East St. Louis, Ill., October 25, was quite a success. The entertainment was given by the following lodges: Missouri Patriarchs, No. 134; Juveniles, No. 13, of St. Louis, Mo., and St. George, No. 1524, of East St. Louis, Ill., G. I. O. O. F. The grand prize of $15.00 was awarded Mrs. Chas. Brown, of 123 Winstanley avenue, East St. Louis. EVERYBODY Indiana Ave., and Michigan's reel, for everything usually kept in a first class drug store. Prices are the same as in all CUT RATE Drug St rees Only registered clerks employed. Sole agents for Ford's Hair Pomade and Hair Straightener. JAMES N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILLIS Old 1694 Main-Phones-New 30058 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS & EMbalmer Best Service. Lady Attendant Prices, 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night. PICTURE FRAMES AT- PICTURE PLACE, Indiana Avenue (S lei Blch) Indianapolis, Ind. R. E. WELLS, Proprietor. CHAS. W. MOSBY, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Notary Public, UNITY BUILDING Room 209. 142 E. Market St. Indianapolis, Ind. Shank Furniture & Storage Co. 339 E. Washington St Best facilities for moving, packing, storing and shipping Furniture and Household effects. Phone 202 Phone 2028 --- --- RIGHT HERE is where you lose your temper and where your tailor should lose a customer. When the o llar of a coat shows above your overcoat collar it's because your tailor has failed to give you enough goods from the arms up. Sometimes it's because the sleeves of your Top Coat are sma ler than the sleeves of the undercoat, which prevents the coat "going on right." Sometimes it's the lining that won't "slip." None of these coats have Our labs in them. We know better. Suits Tailored to Taste $18 to $50 Deutsch Tailoring Co. ('ncorporated.) TAILORS, 41 S. Illinois Street. 500 GAS HEATERS AND GASRADIATORS Offered to Gas Consumers With Tubing Free for Ten Days At Ten Per Cent Off Marked Prices Come early and select while this bright new stock is so complete and varied or send post card for catalogue. The Indianapolis Gas Company, 45 S. Pennsylvania Street. Burn Less COAL! BUY A "Radiant Home" Baseburner or Heater and reduce your Winter's Fuel Bill to half. Vonnegut Hardware Co., 120-124 E. Washington St. INDIANAPOLIS. 'A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed." Nathan T. 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Delaware St. --- BE SURE AND ATTEND THE LAST TO BE GIVEN AT Tomlins 9 to 2 O'Monday Nov. 12 Admission Given By Joseph Bert Mitchel HARRY WY Refreshments Served FOUND A Remedy that Not C CARTER'S===Blood RHEUMATISM CURES RHEUMATISM in all its Forms Liver, Kidney Has CURED OTHER Carefully prepared by Registered Pharmacist, who has had thirty-five years of experience, has compounded many thousands of recipes for Rheum tsa and attended observation of their effects, has given relief, but Mmlinson H 19 to 2 O'CLOCK, Sunday E v. 12, 190 ion - - 50 Joseph S. Bau Mitchell's Orch BERRY WYATT, Manage- ents Served by the Episcopal UND AT LAW body that Not Only Relieves, but S===Blodau's Man- UMATIC REM ISM in all its Forms. Diseases and Dis- Liver, Kidneys and Stomach. ED OTHERS---Will CUR Registered Pharmacist, under the supervision thirty-five years of practical experience in many thousands of Physicians prescripte to a tsm and attending all mnts. 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