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THE FREEMAN WISHES ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MANY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEARS. AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XIX. NUMBER 51 THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW DAILY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE ALLIMPORTANT QUESTION FACE TO FACE WITH DEPARTMENT Men Will Be Permitted to Reenlist if Proven Innocent.--Dr. Jordan Hard at IWork--Benefit of a Real Press Association. Staff Correspondence. Each day contributes an additional chapter to the history of the now chapter to the history of the famous Brownys incident. It is the reigning sensation of the hour—in Congress, at the White House and throughout the country. New light is constantly thrown upon the situation by many calcums and from as many different standpoints. The statement of the Secretary of War, upholding the alleged findings of the investigating officers, has been vigorously challenged by the affidavits secured on the spot by Attorney Gill christ Stewart, and it is conceded on all sides that the keen activity of the young New Yorker has done much to undermine the house of cards set up for the information of the institution by Inspector General Gar lington and his minions. The filing of applications for re-enlistment by a number of the discharged men puts the issue squarely up to the Department, yet the surface is so torn with conflicting reports that popular expression is, in a great measure, halted until the President submits his special message on the subject. It is expected that he will discuss the situation in the light of the manifold evidence that has been brought to bear, and make the work of Congress and the Department comparatively easy. This he can do, and will do—if he has kept his ear to the ground to his own advantage. Mr. Roosevelt is enough of a politician to know that it is not safe to believe all one hears, and if he has made a mistake because of over-credulousness he will have no hesitancy in undoing any wrong that may have been committed by reason of the deception of certain trusted subordinates. The President's message is doubtless in the hands of the people as this reaches their eyes. * * * The saner journals of the race, while deploring the President's drastic and apparently hasty action, have studiously refrained from abusing him. They blame him chiefly for his blind faith in the probity and infallibility of his investigating officers and for acting upon their ex parte statements and recommendations without taking the pains to verify them by insisting upon a fair trial for each of the suspected ones. Had this been done, and three-fourths of the battalion had been found guilty, there could have been no fault found with the procedure; but the unreasoning race prejudice of the Garlington efficiency was well known, and no verdict from them will be accepted by the masses without review by men of a different caliber. It is a notorious fact, and the President will realize it before long, if he does not already, that no army officer of Southern antecedents, who believes that the Negro has "a place" in which he must stay, and that that place is not as an equal of white men, can be trusted to deal squarely where the citizenship or manhood rights of black men are minded. The President will find out that with them the obligations of decency count for nothing when the black man can, by fraud or trickery, be stripped of the accountments that suggest equality of citizenship or equality of opportunity under the laws of the land. The people do not intend to condemn the President unless he insists upon "standing pat" upon allegations that sworn testimony from reliable persons may prove to be untrue. Whether Garlington has honestly disclosed the facts in their entirety or whether the men in the ranks are at fault, will soon be known, and the blame can easily be placed where it actually belongs. Mr. Roosevelt makes a slight concession to public feeling when he agrees to permit the re-enlistment of men who shall clear themselves of suspicion in connection with the riot, but it cannot be denied that all this mess could have been avoided if in the first place, the army of ficers had been compelled to have tried the men and brought forward explicit evidences of guilt and thus exonerated the innocent. Nevertheless we believe there will be a determined effort on the part of Messrs. Roosevelt and Taft to repair any damage that may have been done, and we shall not split hairs as to whether the front or rear end of the proceedings has been utilized in so doing. It is fair to presume that we are approaching the beginning of the end. Let us hear from the President, and then a course for the future can be decided upon. * * * Two circumstances growing out of this episode may be cited here, without encoaching too far upon the regular news columns of this paper. They have a bearing that is fundamental. As your correspondent and the race papers as a whole have repeatedly urged, action is to be taken, looking to the investigation of the conduct or whereabouts of the white officers of the regiment on that fateful night in August, when it is alleged the rioting of the Negroes took place. On the recommendation of the general staff, the Secretary of War has ordered the trial by court-martial of Major Charles W. Penrose and Capt. Edgar A. Macklin, of Company C, First Battalion, 25th Infantry, under the 62d article of war for "conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline," in failing in their duty in preventing and suppressing the riot at Brownsville, Tex., on the night of August 13, 1906. Now there! That will hold somebody for a while! The second circumstance is the introduction of a bill in Congress by Representative Roberts, of Massachusetts, making the non-commissioned officers and enlisted men of Companies B, C and D, 25th Infantry, embracing the Negroes discharged by the order of the President, eligible for re-enlistment in the military or naval service of the United States. The band may now play. The ball is wide open! ```markdown ``` Dr. L. G. Jordan, the energetic corresponding secretary of the National Afro-American Council, is allowing no grass to grow under his feet these days. He has just covered a large area of territory in the East, conferring with Attorney J. Douglass Wetmore in New York, concerning the most effective methods of procedure in handling the cases of the discharged soldiers of the 25th Infantry and formulating a line of attack on the disfranchising laws of the South, and upon the jim-crow regulation in vogue on the railroads. Bishop Walters' recent trip through the infected districts of Alabama and Florida was an eye-opener, and from it valuable information was gleaned as to the temper of the whites and blacks of that section. Dr. Jordan is now devoting a large share of his time in Louisville to extending and solidifying the organization. His policy is to encourage the formation of groups of twelve responsible colored citizens in the several communities who will constitute local councils. He has just received from the printer a goodly consignment of organizers' certificates, which will be issued to the promoters of these local councils, and he also has charters provided for them when the organizations shall have been perfected. Receipt books are furnished for solicitors for the defense fund, the proceeds from which go directly on deposit at the One Cent Savings Bank at Nashville, Tenn, of which that stalwart of stalwarts, Mr. J. C. Napier, is cashier. As has been stated in various places, Dr. Jordan, for the present, will maintain the headquarters of the Council at 726 West Walnut street, Louisville, Ky., from which office all the literature is being printed and mailed. Until further notice, the Washington headquarters will be in charge of Prof. Kelly Miller, who will represent the Council in matters requiring personal representation before the congressional committees. Dr. Jordan will take active supervisi of this work later on, when he shall have gotten the organization in a more symmetrical shape. A monster mass meeting will be held in Louisville on New Year's day, under the auspices of the Council, to celebrate in fitting style the anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro people of this country. The orator of the day will be Dr. W. T. Vernon, Register of the U. S. Treasury; Dr. L. G. Jordan, Dr. J. G. Robinson, Dr. R. S. Rives, Hon. Albert S. White and other local speakers will have places on the rather elaborate program. Bishop Walters and Dr. Jordan are asking the colored people in every section of the land to hold similar cele- INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1906. THE CHRISTMAS HERALD PEACE FILHYWOOD brations in commemoration of our race's natal day—our 4th of July—both as a means of arousing race pride and adding to the fund for testing the discriminatory laws that oppress us in so many quarters. The keynote of the Council is Garrison's talismanic plaint: ter and help himself to whatever he wants. Phil's "the candy" and Washington City ought to have a chance to get a taste of his superior quality. Since the palmy days of Peter Jackson, no black-skinned heavy- me for Johnson." This show of the whole part of Burns cooks good with the Negro nity, although it is no Jack O'Brien is a whi race question. Burns ded that he was afraid "Justice: The hope of those who suffer, The dread of those who wrong." * * * Our old friend, Phil Waters, of West Virginia, he of the silver tongue and flowing pen, wants to be Assistant Register of the Treasury, if current rumor is to be believed. Phil is the most effective campaigner in the Mountain state, and for years his has been the voice that roused the colored clans from the mines, hilltops and valleys to do their duty by the grand old party. Senators Elkins and Scott cannot do too much for Phil, for he has been a yeoman guard unto their interests; he has borne their burdens in the heat of the day and never murmured when the pack grew heavy and immediate reward was not forthcoming. Ex-Governor G. W. Atkinson and A. B. White, as well as the present chief executive, W. M. O. Dawson, all owe him a big debt of gratitude, for he has oft made the welkin ring in primary and convention when their fortunes swung uneasily in the balance. With the colored people Phil is a prime favorite, and it would "tickle 'em" mightily to have him called to the side of Register Vernon to handle Unel eSam's immense output of crisp greenbacks. Mr. Waters' host of friends all over the land want him to be permitted to step up to the coun- ter and help himself to whatever he wants. Phil's "the candy" and Washington City ought to have a chance to get a taste of his superior quality. * * * * Since the palmy days of Peter Jackson, no black-skinned heavyweight has so completely terrified the white pugilists as has Jack Johnson, the giant of the Pacific coast, but hailing originally from Texas. Marvin Hart got a decision over him last spring through what everybody believed was a "frame-up" to give Hart a chance at some of the high-grade heavies—a chance which, by the way, Hart has never been able to satisfactorily "make good." Johnson has been after O'Brien, Burns and others, and a few days ago it looked as if he would be able to sign articles with Burns, and the more optimistic pennials of the ring piped out a dream to the effect that Jeffries might meet the Black Wonder. Jeffries promptly put a quietus on the talk, and Burns is out of it, the news having been flashed over the wires Saturday that he would try conclusions to a finish with O'Brien for a big purse about the middle of March, the fight to be pulled off somewhere on the Pacific coast, probably Los Angeles. Burns, after posting a $2,500 forfeit for the meet, denied that he had matched himself with Jack Johnson or that he had even intimated that there was a possibility of his doing so. He said positively to a reporter: "I will never meet Johnson so long as I remain in the ring. Yes, I have fought Negroes, but I am through with them. It is hard enough to fight any one, with my wife objecting, but she is a Southerner and would go crazy if I should meet a Negro. Never me for Johnson." This show of the white liver on the part of Burns cooks his goose for good with the Negro sporting fraternity, although it is not of record that Jack O'Brien is a whit better on the race question. Burns might have added that he was afraid Johnson would lick him out of his boots, and then his southern wife would have to go to the ward for incurables. It is a safe bet to be solicitous of a wife's feelings. ```markdown ``` But, happily, all is not lost. Marvelous Marvin Hart, the pride of Kentucky, comes to the rescue at a critical moment. He will sacrifice himself upon the altar of Fistiana; he will take on Johnson and fight him a battle for a finish. What do you think of that? If he "totes squar" perhaps the colored financiers will take back some of the harsh things they have been saying about the "Marvelous One." The fact that Hart has no love for a Negro, but can do no better, is beside the question. The deed is the thing that counts. Says Hart, in a disgusted tone of voice: "I am tired trying to get a match and being ignored at every turn. Tommy Burns disregards all propositions I have made. In truth, he does not want to box me. I will meet Johnson under the Marquis of Queensbury rules for a finish battle. Let all knockers remain silent. The other boxers are afraid of Johnson. I am not. I'll beat him all right, and if Burns refuses to meet me I shall claim the world's heavy-weight title." Beating Johnson won't be such an easy matter as Hart may imagine, but if he does accomplish the feat (Continued on Page Four.) FACTS FROM THE FALLS CITY JUVENILE COURT SUPPORTED BY THE BEST CITIZENS THE PRESIDENT IS DENOUNCED The Ministerial Alliance Adopt Resolutions--Social Happenings and Personal Points--Celebration of Emancipation. Louisville, Ky., Special—The Juvenile Court is a firmly established institution in the city of Louisville, and it is doing more to save the neglected children of both races and to bring them within the pale of uplifting influences than any other reformative agency ever adopted here. Under this new regime indifferent parents must be alive to their duty by their offspring; they must provide suitable moral surroundings and keep them in school, or the authorities, having in mind the well-being of future generations, will know the reason why. The State has a right to protect itself against possible criminals, and it is taking time by the forelock by beginning with the child before he becomes a confirmed criminal. As an earnest of the deep interest felt by the colored people in this Juvenile Court movement, a monster "demonstration" was held last Sunday at the Masonic Theater. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, this great auditorium—the largest theater in the city—was packed from pit to dome with the finest audience of representative colored citizens that has been gathered together in many a day, if ever. Mr. David L. Knight, president of the Colored Association of Probation Officers, and one of Louisville's most active and public-spirited leaders, presided, and Mrs. Bossie L. Allen, chief of probation officers for colored children, acted as secretary. Rev. R. S. Rives offered prayer. Prof. J. S. Cotter read a poem prepared especially for the occasion, and the court was hearty sympathy with the development of the work of the court were delivered by Judge Charles A. Wilson, who makes an ideal judge of the Juvenile Court; Dr. C. H. Parrish, Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, Hon. Albert S. White and Mr. B. F. Washer. Musical selections were rendered by Mrs. S. E. Porter and Mrs. S. E. Briggs. Mr. W. H. Steward presented resolutions endorsing the movement and authorizing the appointment of committees to solicit funds for the establishment of a House of Detention and a Parental Home—in line with the suggestions of Judge Wilson—were enthusiastically adopted. The audience was highly responsive and every salient point was greeted with tumultuous cheers and applause. Mr. Knight deserves unstinted praise for the success of the great meeting, which was largely planned by him and carried to a successful conclusion with the assistance of many prominent citizens whom he personally urged to lend a hand in support of the objects of the Juvenile Court. *** The colored probation officers who have consented to work in connection with the Juvenile Court and who have been sworn in as officers of the court and of the State of Kentucky are: Mrs. Bessie Allen, Miss Sevilla E. Briggs, Miss B. Craine, Joseph S. Cotter, Mrs. L. G. Gibson, Mrs. Rachel D. Harris, W. A. Jones, Mrs. Janie Mills, Mrs. Susan Morris, Mrs. C. H. Parrish, Rochelle Smith, Mrs. William Watson, John T. Bell, Mrs. William A. Brown, Miss D. E. Conrad, Mrs. Alice W. Craig, Miss Mattie Hart, Walter E. Hart, D. L. Knight, A. E. Meyzeek, Miss G. A. Nugent, Dr. P. R. Peters, Mrs. Mamie E. Steward, Matthew W. Willis, Mrs. Lucy E. Bowles, M. H. Bullitt, Sarah E. Clark, Mrs. D. M. Edwards, Henry Harris, Mrs. Bessie C. Jones, Thomas Malone, Alexander Morris, G. W. Owens, T. F. Parks, the Rev. A. Wakefield, Mrs. Lucretia Woods, Mrs. Grace Lucas Thompson, Miss Ida L. Curtis and L. W. Riley. They faithfully represent the best religious, professional, business, journalistic, educational and social life of the colored people of the city of Louisville and will prove of untold benefit to the moral improvement of our 50,000 people here. * * * At last week's meeting of the Col- (Continued on Page Five.) IN THE WOMAN'S WORLD. BY "DOROTHY" This column is devoted to the interests of women. Address all communications to "Do-othy" The Freeman, Indianapolis. If it seemed as long till Christmas as it did when I was young, with the whiskers on his face. Every hour seemed a fortnight, every moment seemed a day. When that feast of all the seasons was a month or less away. Now the weeks have turned to moments and the days like seconds flow— Doesn't seem as long to Christmas as it used to long ago. Could it seem as long to Christmas as it did in boyhood's day. Then the coming of St. Nick would be a century away; I could do the things my future years seem far too short to try. And would still possess a residue as long as by and by. I could right the wrongs committed in the times that lie behind. If it seemed as long till Christmas as it used to long ago. —Strickland W. Giliilan, in Chicago News. CHRISTMAS GREETING. To all women of my race, readers and sympathizers of this department, I wish a merry Christmas in the fullest spirit meant by Him in honor of whose birth we celebrate. May that day bring to you many joys, peace and good will toward all men! CHRISTMAS GIVING. Common Sense Ideas on This Timely, but Perplexing, Topic. The essay on "Christmas Giving," in Margaret Deland's book "The Common Way," ought to be read by every weary, troubled woman, who is losing sleep over her Christmas problems, and making a burden and a travesty of the Christmas observance. Mrs. Deland says: "When we look seriously at the flippant degradation of Christmas which has suddenly become so marked, and at the spiritual decadence which accompanies it, we shall probably, most of us, say that it is time to call a halt. This miserable and foolish business of giving because we have received, encouraged, as it is, by shopkeepers, fed by our own mean ambition and vanity, nourished by a paltry unwillingness to "be under obligations," and by the mere fashion of the period which decrees Christian excesses—this silly and fatiguing custom has got to stop, and women are the folk to stop it! Here is a reform fresh to our hands. Here is a work waiting for us. It needs common sense, not legislation; it needs reverent souls, not political power. And the time is ripe for it now! "What! no presents? some one says, shocked and disapproving. 'No Christmas?' On the contrary the very fullest and most beautiful Christmas! "But no presents? Presents? Or course! The world can not lose the deep excitement of childhood during all the busy, happy weeks before the 25th of December. It can not lose the delight of surprised love, the pleasant warmth of the heart to find that friendship remembers. We can not give these things up. They are dear and sacred in themselves—dearer and more sacred when they are gathered up in reverent hearts and held, as one holds a jewel in the sunshine, to catch the light that streams from a baby cradled "between two beasties," in a thatched stable near the inn. "Twenty-five years ago Christmas was not the burden that it is now. There was less haggling and weighing, less quid pro quo, less fatigue of body, less weariness of soul; and, most of all, there was less loading up with trash. "Now could there be anything more melancholy than such Christmas giving, unless, indeed, it is the melancholy of the bargain counters of department stores just before Christmas, or the melancholy of the out-of-town cars, crowded with weary women lugging home presents they feel obliged to give to persons who do not want them. And each year more presents are being given, more 'debt's are being incurred, more spare-room closets are used as clearing houses. We want to realize this in all its force before we draw up our declaration of reform, the first paragraph of which is that we pledge ourselves to the honor and glory of Christmas. "The next may be the assertion of our purpose to express the spirit of Christmas by gifts which shall signify one of three things (or, perhaps, all of them): Love, friendship, human kindness. Such gifts do not imply money; they do not necessitate fatigue; they have nothing to do with debtors and creditors; and they never know the kind of secrecy which is shame. The moment we put our Christmas giving on this basis, we draw the first breath of freedom; for we shall not give a single present we don't want to give!" THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. At Our Stores You May Find Just What You Want For That Present that has been on your mind Our Salespeople will serve you with the Christmas spirit. (Prices always right) ZIMMER WEBER & ZIMMER, Shelby & Prospect, Fountain Sq. 322-324 Virginia Ave Carl L. Rost, Diamond Merchant, 15 North Illinois St. The Claypool Hotel Is Opposite Mc. A COMPLETE LINE OF USEFUL XMAS GIFTS If you love your Wife buy her a pair of our Nice Fur Tri m med Slippers, The $1.25 Kind at $1.19, All Colors. Your little ones would enjoy a pair of our nice shoes and your Husband or Sweetheart would like to have a pair of Our Handmade Slippers at 98c or $1.25. Why not buy your shoes at a store that appreciate your trade, and gives you good values. Try us Columbia Shoe Store. 316 W. Washington St SLAVERY OF WOMEN IN AFRICA. (From "Customs of the Mandau," by Julia F. Winter, in the December Southern Workman.) Every woman is the property of some man, from the time when her mother first wraps her in a skin sack, to the day when she is folded in a reed mat and carried outside the kraal for burial. First she belongs to her father, the mother having in no case any right to her offspring. At any age she may be sol dother another man as his wife, and becomes his property until his death, but even that event does not release her, for she is then passed on to the oldest son or nearest male heir, as a part of his inheritance. Sometimes, indeed, an old man anticipates his death and himself makes a present of his young wife to his oldest son. Many a woman of my acquaintance, therefore, has been the wife, successively, of a father and his son and has children by both. The lobola was originally put in cattle, but since the rinderpest decimated the flocks, it has been payable in money, and is reckoned at one hundred dollars for an ordinary girl and one hundred and twenty-five dollars for a chief's daughter. Even unborn daughters are contracted for; for instance, a man wishing to buy a wife, but having no means to pay, makes a bargain with the father of a girl, promising to give by way of compensation all the daughters born to him, and, in case he has no girls, he must give a son. Little girls are constantly being sold to old grandfathers with a plurality of wives. Indeed, it would seem as if such suitors were preferred by the fathers, probably because they have more means to pay, and have often the additional advantage of being able to pay with one of their own daughters. I know of a case where a girl was sent to an old man with a broken back, while another girl escaped to the missionaries to avoid being sold to a leaper. If a girl is not friendly to the match, she is persuaded by beating, and if that fails she may be bound and carried off by force. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. at Asheville, N. C., entertained the Y. M. C. A. delegates to the conference which met in that city a few weeks ago. A woman's meeting was held on Sunday during the session at which time Secretary Hunton made an inspiring and instructive speech. The women of Asheville feel proud to have entertained the Y. M. C. A. delegates on their first visit here. They are proud of our Young Men's Christian Association, as they are doing great work in helping our young men to resolve to consecrate them selves to the uplifting of humanity and to the uplifting of God's kingdom. Hawthorne buds aer known among English children as "bread and cheese," and are sometimes eaten by them. They have, however, poisonous qualities, due to the presence of calcium oxalate, and the other day a girl at Penrith died after eating some. At Our Stores You May Find J Present that has b Toy Dolls, Umbrellas Mufflers, Hosiery Our Salespeople will serve you with the ZIMMER Shelby & Prospect, Fountain Sq. $10 Buys a 15 Jewell, 20 y That Beats A A FULL Rings, Bracele AND JEW EVERY DES Carl L. Rost, 15 Nor The Claypool Hotel Is Opposite Me. A II Y --- JACKSON INDUSTRIAL CHOO Is one of the educational features of Athens. The school was founded by Miss Judia C. Jackson, a graduate of Atlanta University. Miss Jackson is a missionary of the highest order and is certainly uplifting her people. The object of the school is to give a literary education with the trades in which our people are most largely ingaged. The school is located five miles from Athens and in a section densely populated by Negroes. Miss Jackson organized two land clubs to encourage home buying among the people. Nearly 300 acres of land have been purchased by the clubs and several individuals have bought homes. The land now in possession of clubs and individuals has a value that runs well into the thousands. Next to inspiring ```markdown ``` these people to buy homes is the effort to make them see the importance of farming on fewer acres of land and of producing at home as largely as possible what they consume. One of the land members has a well furnished store. There is also a gin in the community owned and controlled by colored men. The General Education Board of New York gave a model training school; here both the literary and industrial work are taught. The amount and quality of work that has been done here since the establishment of the school are proofs of the capacity of those in the rural districts, if advantages are occered them. The teachers of this and other counties come here one month each year for training. The school has a model home, where cooking and housekeeping are taught. Other things taught are gardening, sewing, upholstering, chair caning, basketry, mattress making, clay modeling and knife work, and other branches taught in the industrial school. An acre will be planted to cotton next year as a demonstration crop. A valuable library has been given by interested Northern friends. Each year the school holds a community fair or farmers' conference, which proves a great incentive to do better farm and domestic work. Miss Jackson is ably assisted by Miss V. G. Chaney, of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. You will always find The Freeman on sale at Wallner's Drug Store, 10th and Walnut Streets, Louisville. Ky. William Owens, Agent. The fiction contained in the holiday number of Smith's Magazine, now on the news stands, is of a kind to make it the heaviest seller of the month. The complete novelle, "The Flesh and the Spirit," by Neith Boyce, is an absorbing tale of a wholesome American girl who thought she had fallen in love with one man while engaged to be married to another. The two men are of widely divergent types, and the struggle between the two will vividly impress the reader. "A Presentiment," by Helen Sherman Griffith, is a study of woman's nature and of the workings of her mind and heart. It concerns things which women seoum confess, and scarcely any woman can read it without feeling a secret sympathy for the heroine. "Christmas Waifs," by Charles Fort, is a Christmas story, whimsical, humorous, and sympathetic. 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I tried to do the right thing at every turn. I showed that all I wanted was a chance to fight, and when I got that chance I put up the best fight that was in me. "Since coming back here I find that the people have given me credit for the way I acted, and I am very thankful to them. I appreciate the way I have been treated more than I can tell. Yes, this will be my last fight unless Nelson will come to my terms. I can beat him, as tough as he is, but I shall do the dictating this time. "My condition, I think, will strike the sporting public as fair when it is remembered what I was forced to accept at Goldfield. The weight shall be 133 ringside, with the one weighing. I shall get 65 per cent. of the purse, win, lose or draw. I am entitled to this consideration. If Mr. Nelson does not want to agree to these terms he will never get a fight with me. Under no condition will I agree to any other terms for a return fight. "After my fight with Herman I will quit the ring—providing, of course, that Nelson does not accept my terms. I am going into business in Baltimore and will never again fight. I have done my share of the fighting and I have earned a rest. I hope to retire still the champion, but whether I win or lose on New Year's day it will be my last fight—providing, of course, that Nelson does not accept my terms." Gans declares that he will make the required weight with ease. In explaining why there will be no trouble on this score the champion said: "I always could make weight much easier in cold weather than in warm. My chief enemy in training is thirst for water. When I train in a hot climate I always suffer from lack of water and find it hard not to drink all that I want. Denying myself water worries and irritates me. In a cold climate it is different. I never notice the lack of water and consequently I am not bothered and I take off weight easily. I will weigh about 130 New Year's morning." Gans has been fitted out with an excellent gymnasium. The room takes up the entire floor of a building across from the Casino Club's headquarters and is equipped with all needed apparatus. Gans remarked that it is the best gymnasium he has ever had since he came West to fight. TUSKEGEE WINS. The proud and imperious Fisk University football team was defeated by the Tuskegee Institute Tigers by a score of 4 to 0 on Saturday, December 1, at Tuskegee. The first naft commenced by Tuskegee receiving the kick, and in the first few minutes of play advanced the ball to the visitors' section of the field and soon carried it within the ten-yard line. Here the home team was held for downs. While for the rest of the half the ball remained in Fisk territory, the clever punting of Boutte, for Fisk, kept the ball out of danger. The half closed with the score: Fisk. 0: Tuskegee. 0. In the second half Fisk received the kick, but was soon held for downs. The Tigers, although handicapped by Captain Wood's lameness, owing to a slight injury to his leg, made remarkable gains in carrying the ball until within twenty yards of the goal posts of the visiting aggregation. At this point the quarter back for Tuskegee, reasoning probably that his team would have little time in the twenty-minute half to continue carrying the ball on short gains, signalled for a field goal. Half Back Newberne dropped back, called for the long pass from center and then made as pretty a drop kick as has ever been seen on the Tuskegee gridiron. It sailed over the cross-bar, squarely between the two uprights, and made the score: Tuskegee, 4; Fisk, 0. From the center of the field Tuskegee kicked to Fisk. During the last few minutes of the half King made two remarkable forward passes, one to each end, netting his team considerable gains. These were made possible on account of Wood's inability to sprint to block the ends. However, the sympathizers for the visitors shouted with joy when the ball neared Tuskegee's goal within the twenty-yard line. This was the game the Fiskites could do. The game ended with the ball in possession of the Tuskegee team, en route again toward the Fisk end of the field. Final score: Tuskegee, 4; Fisk, 0. Few penalties were given in this game. The off-side penalty given by the umpire, against the Fisk team, and two penalties against the same side for illegal use of hands and for tripping, included all the fouls. No penalties were earned by the Tuskegee team and none were given by either official. The officials of the game, as nominated and chosen by mutual agreement between the teams were; Umpire, Mr. J. W. Work; referee, Mr. E. T. Attwell; timekeepers, Messrs. Russell and Brown; linesman, Mr. Stewart. More than 1,500 people witnessed the game and were enthusiastic in their yells for all the spectacular plays and gains. Jack O'Brien and Tommy Burns will probably meet April 1 before the Ryolite Athletic Club of Ryolite, Nev., for a purse of $25,000 and the world's heavy-weight championship. They will certainly meet at this time and place unless other club raises the ante made the big fighters and provisionally accepted by both fighters after a long conference with F. C. Skinner, representing the club. The PRIZES, the first prize being $60,00. Remember, I make this advertising of fer to honest men and women who are alertand to grasp a real good thing. Curiosity seeks,trifers and others not meaning business not wanted. I mean business and will send contract and full information to any person meaning business. Write me to day-to: to-morrow may be too late. RHEUMATISM, CATARRH AND STOMACH DISORDERS. 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GANS ATTEMPTS MURDER Tonopah, Nev., Special—Joe Gans, accompanied by friends, went on an early morning jaunt for the purpose of limbering up his muscles. The party got as far as Three Notch road, when they met Kid Herman and his trainer returning to their camp. As they passed by Herman remarked: "There goes the dub that I am going to lick in fifteen minutes New Year's day." Gans stopped in his course and retorted: "Why don't you do it now?" "Why, Shine," says Herman, "if I'd do it now they wouldn't pay me anything for it." At that Joe leaped on him like a raging lion and before his friends could reach him he had Herman down and on top of him, choking him until his tongue lolled out of his mouth several inches. It took at least ten men to get Gans off of Herman. Up to a late hour tonight Herman had not come to. The above is the sort of dope that the newspapers have been handing the public of late concerning Gans and Herman in Tononap, Nev. JOHNSON AFTER THEM. Jack Johnson, the big heavy-weight, has gone to Tonopah, Nev, with the hope of getting on a fight with some of the big heavies. Jack is out for real business and says that he is going to fairly force them to fight—that is, O'Brien, Burns, Kaufman or Berger have got to fight him or ring in a cowardly excuse. In his talk Johnson has declared that he was indeed perfectly willing to meet big Jim Jeffries and believes that he has a wonderfully good show to win should they meet. It is believed that Johnson is the most likely man for Jeffries and that if the public continues to figure that Johnson can best Jeffries it is a ten-to-one shot that Jeff, will re-enter the ring to fight Johnson. Of course the money question has been settled, as one Nevada club has offered $50,000, which seems to be a satisfactory sum. WANT : - : Agents and Ca [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. I. G. McPHERSON. PRIZES, the first prize being $60.00. Remem- fer to honest men and women who are airt thing. 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He recently bought a house for his mother in Los Angeles, for which he paid $8,000. Those ancient foes, the Tipton Slasher and the Fighting Conductor, are to be staged again, according to the present outlook. Three pounds' difference in weight is all that kept a match from being clinched yesterday at Chicago between Benny Yanger and Tommy Mowat. What the Corbett-McGovern battles are to New York, so are the Yanger-Mowatt fights to Chicago ring fans, and no matter how many times each might meet with defeat, it is always of interest to local ring patrons. BLACKBURN READY Willie Fitzgerald's deft to meet any light weight in America, first come, first served, soon met with response. Jack Blackburn is eager to try out the Brooklynite and says the latter can name the weight. Now that looks very good and it does seem, too, that Fitz. ought to jump at such a proposition. Perhaps he may know what Jack is, though, and therefore steer clear. * * * Johnny Carroll, the crack weterweight of Brooklyn, who has defeated all the cracks in his class, including Sailor Burke, is out with a defi to meet any of the cracks in his class—Billy Rhodes, Willie Lewis ir Honey Mellody. Florrie Burnett, who is looking after Carroll's interests, is negotiating with the Lincoln Athletic Club of Chelsea, Mass., for a match with Mellody this month. \* \* \* An offer of $1,000 for expenses and a $2,500 purse was no temptation for Jem Bowker, the English featherweight champion, to visit this country. Bowker has sidestepped Attell several times, and is not eager to have any of the Californian's game. *** Pittsburgh sports got hold of Joe Grim after his bout with Paul Moore last week and relieved the Italian champion of his share of the purse. 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A few weeks ago, at certain seaports, the managers of several places of amusement deemed it expedient, in the interest of the orderly conduct of their business, to refuse admission to men in the uniform of sailors, alleging that they were in the habit of indulging in such a boisterous and uncouth manner that reputable patrons were kept away, entailing monetary loss to the management. Among those turned away were a number of enlisted men of the United States navy, whereupon a hue and cry was raised that the United States navy had been grossly insulted and that the uniform of the service had been discredited, etc. Subscriptions were taken up to test the matter in the courts and it is given out that to this fund President Roosevelt contributed a round $100. In a speech to the "jackies" on board the Louisiana, en route home from Porto Rico, President Roosevelt effusively thanked them for their courtesies to himself and party, praised their manly bearing and expert seamanship, saying, among other things: "I have been astounded and mortified at the attempt of certain of our people ashore in declining to allow Uncle Sam's men when they have their uniforms on to come into places of amusement. Outside of Washington I have no control over these places of amusement; in Washington I have, and any place of amusement to which admission is denied to reputable men who wear the uniform of the army or navy will lose its license, if it is in my power to cause the loss, and I think it is." This is what the President said to the sailors on board the good ship Louisiana. He has no jurisdiction within the states, but on the federal soil of Washington his power is practically absolute. We have his word for it, and we have long known that the acts of Congress govern, without question, the District of Columbia and all territory of the general government. On top of this there is a civil rights law, applicable to federal territory, forbidding discrimination against any citizen in places of public accommodation or amusement, on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Passing over, for the moment, the failure of the authorities of the District of Columbia to enforce this law, for the benefit of the ordinary colored citizen of that government reservation, we are wondering what would happen at Chase's Theater, for instance, if one or more members of the 24th or 25th Infantry, or 9th or 10th cavalry (colored), should present themselves at the box office and ask for tickets of admission! Would he contribute to a fund to establish their rights in the premises? By way of explanation, it may be said that this theater has for years borne an unsavory reputation because of its discourteous treatment of respectable colored people. For quite a while Negroes were admitted only to the upper gallery, and now, we are informed, they are not admitted to any portion of the auditorium. Assuming this to be a fact, would the President make good his THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER threat to cause Chase's Theater to forfeit its license upon satisfactory proof that colored soldiers in the uniform of the United States army had been denied admission to that house? Would he? Colored soldiers in Uncle Sam's "regimentals" are frequently at the nation's capital. In view of the President's broad declaration, which is in effect a declaration or war against any cheap proprietor who dares to insult the dignity of the nation by heaping humiliation upon one of its swim agents, isn't it worth a trial, in order to visit upon these fellows a richly merited punishment which the District authorities are too chicken-hearted to administer? If the issue is given a fair trial by sober, orderly and thoroughly representative colored soldiers, and admission is denied them at Chase's or any other theater in the District, the game would be up to Mr. Roosevelt in a fashion that would "start something" if the President meant what he said on board the Louisiana. --- TOGETHER IN SELF-DEFENSE. The sight of Negroes in New York last Sunday, marching up to the collection tables of the churches, contributing their dollars for the support of the gallant soldiers of the 25th, pending the settlement of their cases, was a spectacle that made the heart of the advocate of race unity leap for joy. The black millions of this land are being driven together in self-defense. The veriest dullard has discovered that the fight against us is a fight against color, not against us as individuals, and that the cause of one is the cause of all. Justice will cost a mint of money, but the Negro at last shows a disposition to pay the price, as the Jews, Chinese, Japanese and other dark races are doing, and will continue to do, until the "Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man" finds universal acceptance among the human family. There are crumbs of comfort in this situation for the promoters of the Na-Afro-American Council. We'll wager an "X" against a last week's doughnut that no other committee of ladies will be prancing around to secure Ben Tillman as the star attraction for a hospital benefit, or for any other orderly purpose. As a curtain raiser for a dog fight or a "rough house," though, he'd be "all the candy." Army officers are noted for their "cocksureness" on everything they touch, but the fact remains they are not infallible—especially when they hail from the South and the Negro's manhood rights are in the balance. The brilliant idea may yet occur to Governor Beckham to arrest the entire town of Princeton, Ky., in order to reach the men guilty of burning down the tobacco works. There is better pay in the skilled trades for a Negro than in any government job that the average young man of our race is likely to get. It's great to be a professional humorist. The funny man can do and say so many things as a joke—and mean them all the time. Friends that are worth while do not accept as the gospel truth the charges put forward by our enemies. Take a peep at The Freeman's Christmas tree. There may be something on it for you. Vice President Fairbanks simply smiles and shakes hands some more. Senator Foraker makes a noise like a man who is loaded for big game. Welcome—thrice welcome — the Philadelphia Daily Tribune! Remember that "It is more blessed to give than to receive." The Washington-Walters battery is "putting them over." The South continues to stand in its own light. THE FREEMAN'S CHRISTMAS TREE. H. P. Cheatham—An unequivocal vindication. Dr. J. G. Robinson—The editorship of the Christian Recorder. * * * The Gallant 25th—Reinstatement in the army, without prejudice. * * * Dr. J. E. Shepard—Commission as Minister to Santa Domingo. * * * Charles Alexander—Order to print the minutes of The Millenium. * * * F. H. M. Murray—Another newspaper, minus the Alexander "hoood." * * * Tom Logan—A contract to "star" in an up-to-date musical company. * * * W. Allison Sweeney—Resurrection of the once-influential Chicago leader. * * * Dr. J. H. Ward—Legislative nomination in Marion county, Ind., in 1908. * * * Wahum D. Brascher—A complete modern outfit for the Cleveland Journal. * * * T. Thomas Fortune—Editorship of a great national Negro daily at New York. * * * Lieut. H. O. Flipper—Assignment to active service in the United States Army. * * * Prof. R. T. Greener—Superintendency of the Washington public schools. * * * M. M. Lewey—Collectorship of Internal Revenue for the District of Florida. * * * Roscoe Conkling Bruce—Principalship of the M. street High School, Washington. * * * J. C. Napier—Designation by Treasury Department as National Bank Examiner at large. W. T. Menard—Foremanship of a monotype division in the Government Printing Office. * * * Dr. W. E. Sterrs—A State endowment for the Cottage Home Infirmary at Decatur, Ala. * * * Joe Gans—A decisive victory over Kid Herman and a $50,000 retirement fund in his "mitt." * * * Harry T. Pratt—Promise of the National Negro Business League to meet in Baltimore in 1908. * * * F. L. Barnett—That municipal judgelship—or the blood of the gang that counted him out. Capt. J. W. Lyons—Unanimous reelection as Georgia member of the Republican National Committee. F. L. Cardozo, Jr—Restoration to the supervising principalship of the Washington public schools. W. Bruce Evans—Life certificate as principal of the Armstrong Manual Training School, Washington. W. Calvin Chase—Invitation to deliver the commencement address at Tuskegee Institute next May. George P. Stewart—Special mention by President Roosevelt for meritorious service in the anti-race suicide cause. John P. Green—One more inning as the federal fee-counter, with unlimited oratorical opportunities as a side line. Mrs. Mary E. Washington—Presidency of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Zion Church. W. H. Stewart—Life Secretary of THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE. and Burns "renigs," the championship is morally the property of Hart. By the same token, if Johnson beests Hart, the belt belongs to the colored fighter—and right worthily he would wear it. Why may we not have a Negro Press Association that amounts to something? Why is there not enough public spirit in the ranks of the three or four hundred publishers of race journals in this country to weld together an organization through which the general welfare of the profession may be promoted and an influence exerted that would almost move mountains? This is an age of organization, of combination, and where the strength of the many is concentrated at a central point for the more effective application of principles or for material gain. Every industry in which the whites are engaged are responding to this tendency and the Negro enterprises that show the highest ratio of progress are those that are the most compactly organized and capably administered from a central office. The church and lodge, reality and insurance companies are feeling the beneficial results of organization and expansion of their spheres of influence. We have a few journals whose opinions make an impression at court, but the plaintive wall could be strengthened in volume to a leonine roar by a unity of effort, such as intelligent and systematic co-operation would bring. Time was when the annual meeting of the National Afro-American Press Association was an event that commanded the attention of the country from ocean to ocean, and the brilliant the Kentucky Baptist Association and president emeritus of the State University. * * * Registrar W. T. Vernon—Permit to retain as a souvenir the first green- back of every denomination bearing his signature. * * * Julius R. Cox—A fertile farm in Oke- lahoma, with a prosperous Episcopal parish and rectory in the background of the picture. * * * Ex-Gov. P. B. A. Pinchback—That seat in the United States Senate that he was cheated out of more than a generation ago. * * * Dr. L. G. Jordan—A healthy-looking appropriation with which to conduct the Washington office of the Afro- American Council. Drs. E. W. Lampton, H. T. Johnson, H. B. Parks, J. M. Conner and W. D. Chappelle—A seat on the A. M. E. Bench of Bishops in 1908. * * * Gilchrist Stewart—Directorship of the Legal Bureau of the Consolidated Councils League and Defense Movement of the Negro race in America. * * * Col. Giles B. Jackson—An order for a million admission tickets to the Negro Department of the Jamestown Ex- ira T. Bryant—Secretaryship of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, done up in a neat package, marked "Compliments of W. D. Chappelle and A. J. Carey." * * * Miss Nannle H. Burroughs—$50,000 donation from Andrew Carnegie for the building and equipment of a National Training School for Domestics at Washington. Dr. Booker T. Washington—Continued assurance that under his conscientious, capable and far-seeing leadership, 10,000,000 Negroes are “Putting the Most Into Life.” Emmett J. Scott—A few hours of leisure in which to write his long-planned book on “An Inside View of Booker T. Washington and Theodore Roosevelt as L Have Seen Him.” Dr. A. M. Curtis—A superbly-appointed sanitarium at Washington, for the proper treatment of members of the race who are ill or must undergo a delicate surgical operation. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell—A gold medal labeled “The Bright Side,” as a recognition of her inspiring labors as the illuminating sponsor for the discharged veterans of the 25th Infantry. Col. H. A. Rucker—First choice of quarters in the proposed new Custom House at Atlanta, for the use of the Collector of Internal Revenue, retaining said office until then and thereafter. Dr. George C. Hall—A registration of 500 progressive young colored physicians for immediate instruction at the proposed Post-Graduate Medical School, in connection with Provident Hospital, Chicago. Jay Wesley Cromwell—An administration at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, that would permit him to be Supreme Dictator, and carry Bethel Literary in his vest pocket for "small change." Dr. C. H. Parrish—An "Ecclesiastical Trust," embracing a church, a school, a reserve mission, a lecture bureau, a literary shop for book-writing, a newspaper, a public lyceum and a Chapel Hall for the King's Daughters. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford—Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means to Federate the Afro-American Council, Niagara Movement, Constitution League, New England Suffrage League, and other protective organizations, having in view a similar purpose. journalist, the valued correspondent and the resourceful pUBLISHER put their heads together for an exchange of views and experiences that made for better financial returns, clarified the mental atmosphere of the nation and bound the craft into firmer bonds of fellowship. For one reason and another the Press Association seems to have fallen upon evil ways. It has not had a meeting worthy the name for at least ten years. The best that has been done under the present management—if there has been anything that could be stretched into such a function as "management"—has been to tack the meetings of the Association on to the tail-end of the Afro-American Council band wagon, where it was so woefully overshadowed and obscured that there might as well have been no meetings. The Council has a newspaper bureau, which serves all the purposes that the Press Association annex has been serving for the past seven or eight years, and there is not the slightest reason why the professional opinion moulders should continue to tag along at the heels of that or any other organization with which it has but a passing connection. As an independent business the newspaper has a standing and importance not second to any calling in which the Negro is engaged. To meet and compare notes for its betterment, with its Fortunes, Knoxes, Perrys, Lewews, Alexanders, Stewards, Mitchells, Braschers, Simmonses, Stokes, Chases, Barbers, Kings, Clementes, Johnsons and others in the center of the stage, is of sufficient weight to merit a convention on its own account. Why not a convention of the National Afro-American Press Association that will stand on its own feet, and aim for higher goals for the noblest profession of them all? R. W. THOMPSON MERRY CHRISTMAS Santa Claus makes these SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS Presents—for men—Scarfs, Cravats, Mufflers, Handkerchiefs, Fancy Vests, Full Dress Waistcoats Gloves, Hose, Silk Suspenders, Soisette Pajamas, Silk Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Canes, Full Dress Suits, Tuxedo Suits, H. S. & M. Overcoats, Pure Worsted Trousers, Business suits of cassimere, Cheviot or Worsted, Shoes, Derby, silk or Opera hats. All these in the newst designs are here at the WHEN NORTH PENN'A ST. 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REMEMBER OUR LIBERAL PAYMENT PLAN ARE NEARING We have one of the finest line of beds in the city which will make a fine gift for your mother, wife, sister or brother. The St Hi Jerry Barnes was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Goodloe at Louisville last week, and sends regards to all professional friends. Bertha Strander, Sallie Edwards, S. F. Holland, Ernest Drake, J. M. Layton and Manager Homewood, of the Rufus Rastus Minstrels, were callers at The Freeman last week. John Hopkins, who is doing well with Custer's Last Fight Company, a white organization, visited The Freeman office last week during the three days' engagement of the company at the Park. Duffe Johnson and Mae Wells are meeting with great success on their tour of the continent. They were such a decided hit at Palais Dete Theatre, Brussels, that they were prolonged and re-engaged for next season. Baby Helena Johnson, who was styled in Vienna as the great dancing baby, appeared for the manager one evening, and was presented with a large gold medal, the size of an American silver dollar. Baby Helena is five years old, and is quite a globe trotter, having been from coast to coast in America, and is now touring Europe. James E. Simpson, the happy-gucky monologue, the little fellow with the big feet, writes from Walla Walla, Wash, December 3: "I have just closed six successful weeks on the Julian Young Circuit, and am now working on the Considide and Sullivan Circuit, and this is my second week here. I did my comedy barrel jumping act on Wednesday night. The first show I sprained my left ankle and could not do the barrel jumping act, so I did another monologue, hopping on the stage with a cane like an old man. I had to cancel my other dates on this circuit until my ankle gets better, which will be all right in about a week or two. I am now under the doctor's care and getting along nicely. "Here in Walla Walla, oh! but it is so lonesome—only about four or five colored people. Gee! but this is a lonesome town! This is my second time working on this circuit, and they have treated me nicely so far, but I do not know how long it will last. I hope I will be able to appear behind the footlights in my old form and self again December 10 next. "Regards to all the bunch in and out of the profesh. "Blondie Robinson, Cousin Jim Lightfoot, John Vaughner, why don't you write? I am still alive and fooling the O'Fays." DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS The Dixies are yet in existence and playing to nice business and all are in jubilant spirits. We planned a surprise for the Kersands show coming out of New Orleans. We should have met at Shriver Junction, La, and as they did not know that we would meet, we had our band in uniform to serenade them when they arrived. Unfortunately their train was THE FREEMAN GALLERY MARY WOOD Member of the Ernest Hogan Aggregation. Perhaps when you were little No doubt you said with glee: "When I become a great big girl An actress I will be." And thus we all advance in years Till we are twenty-one. We turn and look and wish we were Where childhood once begun. —GARFIELD T. HAYWOOD. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER late and they passed us on a fyer, so we were disappointed. Imagine our surprise when we pulled into Jackson, Miss., November 29. When all were in bed we were aroused from our slumbers by a band playing sweet strains that we all knew did not emanate from a local band. All hurriedly dressed and went out, and to our surprise saw that Prof. Lacy and his band had played the trick on us that we had intended for him. "Such are the ways of the conspirer and transgressor." After shaking hands around and exchanging professional greetings Manager Nolan ordered a huge bowl of punch made at once and invited the Kersands Minstrels en masse to our car to sit and imbibe until parade time, when Prof. Lacy and band had the pleasure of hearing Leach's Dixie band to advantage. May we have another such meeting. After the night's performance H. D. Risher, one of the wealthiest men of our race, who owns and conducts Risher's enterprises in Jackson, banqueted the entire company, in honor of R. H. Chrismion, at his palatial residence, which is in reality a palace. Prof. Leach's orchestra furnished music for the occasion. Prof. Williams played a cello solo, "Suwanee River," with such effect as to draw Madam Risher and Mrs. Wesley Creighton, of Vicksburg (Mrs. Risher's guest), out of bed, as they had retired when we reached the residence. In Greenville, Miss., Messrs. Robert Leach, Wallace Bailey and Henry Williams were given a grand entertainment at Pythian hall by Joe Moody, W. D. Craig and Al. Fredericks. No one went to bed that night. We would not regret a return date to Greenville. In New Orleans Gus Stevens and James Crosby were the recipients of so many presents over the footlights that I think they have ordered a couple of new Taylors to carry them. It is rumored that there was a clendestine wedding among one of the Dixies in New Orleans, but I am unable to verify the rumor. Best wishes to the entire profession. RUFUS RASTUS NOTES. Miss Amy Leslie is quite ill.—We are glad to welcome the return of Base Foster, who has been on the sick list three or four days.—Mr. Hogan was the recipient of several oral offerings during our Majestic Theatre engagement at Brooklyn—Harry Gillam and Tom Logan both walk with a limp in consequence of injuries received in the Fo-Jo chase.—The entire company were entertained by Mr. Conners at Brooklyn last week, while this week Miss Jennie Thompson, a former member of the attraction, will entertain at 127 W. 27th street.—Miss Willa Wilkes is suffering with a broken toe.—Miss Pauline Hackney, who was identified with this company last season, is now with Archer's Filipino Girls.—During our Bridgeport engagement, we were "dined" by Miss Mamie Emerson and the Sunny South Company.—Anthony Byrd and Al Johns had a friendly three-round bout Saturday after our Bridgeport performance. John was knocked out.—Miss Lucretia Knox sends regards to Bessie La belle and Allie Gillam sends his to all friends in and out of the profession. Judging from the number of mysterious parcels that are among the trunks of the various members, it is safe to predict that Santa Claus will have some work to do in this show next week.—Frank Fowler Brown has learned to make "hearts" (whatever they are.)—The Maurer Club attended the performance in a body last Thursday evening as a mark of appreciation to their colleague, Billy Moore.—Miss Laura Moss wishes to hear from her Cleveland, O., friends.—John Rucker and Harry Krayton visited us last week.—We are hearing some more "Colored Players League" talk.—John Leubrie Hill will join only on condition that he be elected treasurer!—Manager Geo H. Harris has arranged for our Christmas Dinner to take place at The Metropolis Theatre after the regular performance. The report has reached us that Miss Gans is quite ill at Chicago. Madge has a host of friends in this show—all of whom unite in wishing her a speedy recovery.—Harry Filder enjoys the unique distinction of being the only man in the business that has no hand bag of his own.—Strut Worles has fooled everybody, and is correspondingly happy, happy.—Angie Housley is busy. THE ORIGINAL NASHVILLE STU DENTS. The Keystone Lodge No. 6, I. B. P. O. E. W., at Washington, Pa., entertained the company very elaborately during their engagement in that city. The team, Carter and Arnate, are taking them off their feet nightly. Miss Sallie Lee is making a decided hit singing "Love Me and the World Is Mine." Miss Odie Bransford closed a few days ago. The company took part in the Elks' memorial services at Pittsburg, Pa., December 10. After services they were royally entertained at the nest of Iron City Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. W., Pittsburg, Pa. "HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE." It wasn't a collection of burnt cork artists, but the real simon pure article of African hue which filled the bill to the evident pleasure of every one who witnessed them at the opera house last evening in the "Hottest Coon in Dixie." Contrary to the usual run of colored shows, which seldom win favorable impression with an audience, this company more than made good. Their specialties and olo were of the highest order and the songs and music were the kind that the colored folks could hand out in any style and be appreciated—Lewistown (Pa.) Daily Sentinel. SMART SET COMPANY. S. H. Dudley and his donkey are still the talk of the black politician. Mr. Dudley also purchased a thoroughbred horse, and it keeps him busy dividing his affections impartially between the two. Up to the present time "Shamis," the donkey, has the best of it. The other night Shamis refused to go on because Mr. Dudley had been petting the horse just before their entrance. It took two apples, three carrots and a lump of sugar to appease Shamis. Nine members of the Smart Set were admitted into the I. B. P. O. E.'s this week in St. Paul. The following rode the elk successfully, and are proud to be enrolled as members of one of the strongest Elk Lodges in the country: Salem Tutt Whitney, James Burris, Homer Tutt, J. C. Wright, Chas. Williams, Robt. Williams, Wm. Baynard, Wm. Ramsey and Geo. McClain. Mr. Dudley vouchered for the above, and was on hand to see that they were duly initiated. Mrs. Dudley is busy getting together a merry Christmas for little S. H. Jr. He doesn't care for much—only an automobile, a real horse, some real choo-choo cars, a sled, a wagon, a bear, "just like the one that chases papa," and a few other little things like real sheep, a dog, a pony, a donkey, rubber boots, a pool table, a bakery and a candy store. We came in contact with our first zero weather this week, but some members of the company have been having such a warm time that they haven't noticed the fall in temperature. You might ask Jennie Hellman, Teenie Russell, Dora Weaver and Daisy Peters about it. Christmas is almost here, and now comes the mathematical problem of how to make $5 go into $3. Mr. Harry Hill and S. H. Dudley are planning for one of the sweltest banquets in the history of the Smart Set. Matt Johnson has started a money loaning business, but his interest would make a Jew turn green with envy. Harry Rosseau is busy arranging the route for S. H. Dudley's Jolly Ethiopians, which he intends to make a howling success. Mazy Montgomery's sister was fatally injured in a wreck while traveling with Theodore Drury's Opera Co. "Happy," the song book artist, got left in Galesburg, and was one week reaching the company again. Florence Smiley had the pleasure of meeting a sister in Minneapolis, after two years' separation. Jennie Pearl's new song, "Feather Your Nest," is a decided hit. Emma Baynard is still making good with "My Mexican Rose." with "My Mexican Rose. Geo. Day sends regards to Walter Hillard and friends. James Burris is as popular as ever. FACTS FROM THE FALLS CITY FACTS FROM THE FALLS CITY (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE ) oed Ministers' Interdenominational Alliance, after a heated debate, resolutions were adopted denouncing President Roosevelt for his summary discharge of the battalion of soldiers of the 25th Infantry, accused of participation in the Brownville riot. The text of the resolutions, which severely arraigned the President and recited in detail the sufferings of the men who had been dismissed without honor from posts they had served so long and well, were introduced by Dr. J. G. Robinson, pastor of Young's Chapel A. M. E. church, who created something of a sensation by remarking, with evident warmth of feeling: "I did not hold any Thanksgiving service in my church. This is hite first time in twenty-five years I have failed to either conduct or participate in a Thanksgiving service, but I did not feel that God would be pleased for me to worship Him with a deceitful heart, and I did not want to desecrate the house of God by holding a service proclaimed by a man like Theodore Roosevelt." One brother asked him: "Didn't you have anything to thank God for on that day?" He replied: "I don't know that I did." This Alliance is composed of the pastors of the colored churches of Louisville and Jeffersonville, with the exception of the Baptists, who have an association of their own. The thirty or forty ministers present pastored churches embracing a membership of 25,000 or more colored people. A few days later Dr. Robinson, as secretary of the Alliance, received the following note, in response to a communication addressed to President Roosevelt, enclosing a copy of the denunciatory resolutions: "The White House, Washington, D. C., December 8, 1906. "My Dear Sir—Your letter of the 5th instant, with inclosed clipping, has been received. The President will shortly send to Congress all the facts connected with the discharge of three companies of the 25th Infantry, and he believes that after reading it every honest man will be convinced that it was the only action for him to take in the matter. Very truly yours, WILLIAM LOEB, "Secretary to the President. "The Rev. J. G. Robinson, 1715 Sixteenth Street, Louisville, Ky." Splinters fro mthe Falls City Log. The Business League is to have a special sermon preached to it next month. Dr. George C. Hall, Chicago's famous physician and surgeon, passed month salary. The Frontenacs new building will be ready for occupancy in time for the Xmas dance. Mrs. Annie B. Reddick, of Harrodsburg, is spending the month with Mrs. Ella B. Graham, 1917 Magazine street. "Rufus Rastus," with Miss Bessie Oliver and Tom Logan, local favorites, in prominent roles, will be here the latter portion of the theatrical season. Charles Stewart, the dean of the press fraternity, representing the Associated Press, was in the city a few hours Tuesday, the guest of W. H. Steward. Get The Freeman from William Owens, the enterprising agent, at 707 10th street, and keep posted on the really important happenings in the Falls City. The Kentucky Standard is to be enlarged to eight pages with the beginning of the New Year. The paper is evidently prospering under the painstaking management of Miss Julia S. Young. Mrs. Mabel Talbott Watson is at home from a five months' absence. She visited French Lick Springs, Ind., the Adirondacks, in the State of New York, Baltimore and Washington. Miss Pauline Postelle, of Hopkinsville, instructor in music at Tuskegee Institute, comes next Wednesday to participate in a matinee musicale at the Church of Our Merciful Savior, going thence to visit relatives in Greenfield, O. The Emancipation celebration will be held Tuesday evening, January 1 at Green street Baptist church, Rev D. A. Gaddle, pastor. The principal address will be delivered by that magnetic orator, Dr. W. T. Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury. The celebration will be under the auspices of the National Afro-American Council. The National Convention of the colored Y. M. C. A's was held this year at Asheville, N. C. The next convention will meet here in the new $10,000 headquarters of the local association. Secretary C. H. Bullock will make elaborate preparations for the event and the new furniture will open the eyes of the visitors when they come this way. An echo meeting in the interest of the work of the Juvenile Court will be held on the first Sunday in January at the Lampton Baptist church on Hancock street, Rev. C. C. Bates, pastor. Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, of the Eastern school, will preside, and addresses will be made by Judge C. A. Wilson, R. W. Thompson, Dr. J. G. Robinson, Dr. A. Wakefield and others. The East End people will turn out en masse and the West End will lend sympathetic assistance. TOM RICHARDSON Brown, Mrs Pearl Dennis, Mrs Estell Gentry, Mrs Minnie Joseph, Mrs Emma Joseph, Mrs Emma Lee, Miss Francis Perry, Miss Lizzie Robeson, Miss Ada Roberson, Miss Ann Roberson, Marydia Smith, Mrs Eliza Wilson, Mrs Margret Woods, Mrs Annie Williams, Mrs E-2 GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Anderson, J W Armstrong, Roy Armstrong, Thos Armstrong, Roy Armstrong, Roy Bebee, B, C — W Bebee, B, C — W Bristo, Buddy Beauregard Happy-2 Bhattacharjee, L Blumer, Robt Bostwick, W, G' Burton, Chas, A. Bryants Musical Clark, Eugene Chappell, L, W. Chapman, J. C. *C* Funk-2 Dudley, E, B Deloose, W H Dickson, W Thomas Eberhart, Frank H Edwardson, John L. Futton and Jose Gant, R H Gant, Robert Gubert, David E. Helms, Buddie Handy, Wm. ROUTE. Handy, W, H Henderson, Lee Hunt, H, Henry Hysell, N, R Iarw, W Johnson, L, J King and Bailey Knuner, L D Lewis, James Lewis, Freed LaRose, A C Mitchells The McKanell, W H Munson, A B Parker, Chas Reed, Edward Reed, Prof E S Simmons, Ech Dudley, E B Stevens, Sam Smith, Harry C Thomas, Dick Thumson, A B Wilson, Chas Williams, G, A — 2 Wilson, and Milton Williams, John H Williams, John H 1906. 1907. ROUTE A Rabbit's Foot Company: Thomasville; Ga., Dec. 24; Montfortle, Fla., 25; Quincy, 29; Tallahassee, 27; Madison, 28; Lake City, 29. Black Patti Troubadour: Roanoke, Va., Dec 24; Charlotteville, 25; Newport News, 26; Richmond, 27-28; Petersburg, 29. Funny Folks Comedy: Savannah, Ga. Dec, J4; Jessup, 25; Brunswick 26; Way Oross, 27; Quutman, 8; Cami 11; Omaha, Neb, S. H. 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By "WOODBINE." By Sylvester Russell. New York Special.—Hurtig and Seamon's new Yorkville Theater, 86th street, between 3rd and Lexington avenues, was a literal temple of music and art last Thanksgiving day and evening. The merry throngs which assembled to see the semi-farcical musical comedy, "Rufus Rastus," rejoiced in giving thanks for being made happy by a host of earthly angels who were possibly created for the purpose. Mr. Ernest Hogan, the most popular individual actor of his race, and his all-star cast; two leading ladies; two prima donnas; two rival tenors; two crack female dancers and ten terrific comedians, say nothing of the chorus, which is of the highest order, was seen to a better and more perfect advantage than ever before. Of Mr. Hogan's latest performances it must be conceded that his art is maturing with wonderful rapidity, and it must also be admitted that his former art, which we had mistaken for mechanical exploits, was simply a raw state of artistic crudeness and a method of overdoing things—of which he has not yet handicapped. Mr. Hogan is not yet totally original, but will be as soon as he learns not to quite a comic sentence which belongs to Bert Wilkins or any other comedian. Nor is he totally legitimate. It is true that he has cut out making speeches, at least before the critic, but has gone astray to introduce his songs to audiences "by request." If the star of such an organization as Mr. Hogan has can do this, when all the other portions of the show are legitimate, what is the use of a printed program? What is the use of a capable critic if the star at the head of a legitimate company is irredeemable and cannot be swayed legitimately by criticism? These are the Hogan faults which he has now been reminded of too often. These faults, if it were not that he bids fair to become the greatest comedian of his race, would not be worthy of mention at all. But it's Mr. Ernest Hogan that we now behold, shining under a glittering diadem if himself, shining in single harness, in a sphere which no other individual actor of his race has ever attained alone. At this station in his career it is not what Hogan wants to do nor what we want him to do that will advance him in his position. The one thing he is compelled to do in order to compete with Williams and Walker and Cole and Johnson is to be individually legitimate, and, as a man who has more qualities as an actor than any of them, if cultivated legitimately, would place him first in the rank as a comedian. His local gags on Caruso in the monkey house and of J. Douglass Wetmore, who sat in a box, were all decided clever. The next notable feature of the performance was the appearance of Madam Lucretia Knox, wife of Elwood C. Knox, manager of The Freeman, and a sister to Augustus Lawson, the great pianist. Mrs. Knox, who had anticipated a trip to Europe last October to finish her vocal education, which it is said her husband approved of as a preference, changed her mind and joined the Hogan company at Rochester, N. Y., one week before their opening in New York city. This was her first appearance in comedy. On Monday, November 12th, she made her New York debut at the American Theater, and at Philadelphia, Pa. Monday, November 19th, at the Grand Opera House. As a singer it can be briefly stated that Madam Knox takes her place at once with the growing list of great singers who are now heard in the big city companies. Vocally, to her good fortune, the entire register of her vice is melody and sweetness, but her art is young and her crescented rushes of emutilation were met only by a lack of artistic finish found in greater and more perfect teaching. Whatever will be lacking in this voice of nature's exquisite sweetness is power, the telling power of proportionate emergency which places Anna Cook Pankey first in rank of late day vocalists. If in further teaching, power, without strain, can be developed, especially in the highest register, Mrs. Knox will be able to rival and excel. And still another feature was the first appearance in this company of Frank Fowler Brown, whi made his first New York appearance as Don Jose in "Carmen," in Theodore Drury's opera company at the Fourteenth Shoo-Fly Regiment in Indiana. Cole and Johnson and company passed through the home of The Freeman, en route to Richmond, Ind., on the 5th inst. Despite a long Southern itinerary—going as far South as Texas—and despite the trip into the West—going as far West as Denver—the company has held intact and sends greetings to the folks. Owing to the high altitude we lost our breath at Cripple Creek, Colo. Mr. Cole was out of the cast for a week, Matt Marshall filling his place very acceptably. We are now pleased to report a clean bill of health and everybody is in prime condition for the entry into Chicago, where we play a week at the Columbus. We have been wined and dined in nearly every burg, but it was left to Richmond, Ind., to carry off the palm. The events were in honor of Mr. Andrew Trible—as Ophelia in the play—erstwhile kid and citizen there, who has been away twelve years. Messrs. Cole and Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown and twelve others were his guests at dinner at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Dun- Street Theater last summer. Mr. Brown, as I have formerly stated, has a genuine tenir robusto voice, raw in development, but natural, with a slight uncertainty of nasal tone made apparent through force and lack of cultivation. In his duet with Madam Knox he rather outweighed the lady by the power of his lungs, which he should have held in suppression. Both Mrs. Knox and Mr. Brown were delighted with themselves as they poured out nature's blessings upon us. Mr. Brown's voice was the talk of the women as the audience left the theater. Al. Johns, who succeeds J. Ed Green, is another new member in the cast. Mr. Johns played Noah Boas ley, the head waiter, with all the dignity and grace as did his predecessor giving ample support to the star Billy Moore, as the second waiter, showed signs of progress. Harry Fidler, as the porter, is still on his way ascending and if we are to judge from his newest imitations, especially of the phonograph, he can claim distinction that could draw a large salary in vaudeville. Anthony Byrd, as Angelica Newcomb, is now the most important protean artist seen in comedy. Tom Logan, who has replaced Bob Kelley as Rev. N. S. Newcomb, can be said to be a capable actor. Harry Gillam, in tramp character, is something of a genius and also quite an acrobat, and his younger brother, Asl, as the bell boy and "catastrophe," was something great, and his duet with something Turner was a novelty. Miss Turner, who succeeds Miss Ringgold, was every acceptable, and would be more so if her hair was brained in plaits so as to look in keeping with the character. Henry Troy, tenor balladist, sang "Grandma's Kitchen Floor" in his usual style, but for a wonder Prof. Freeman allied the orchestra to drag, in filling inending notes to shifw forth their beauty of tone, should not hold them too long, this method not only falters in vibration, but its unnecessary fatigue is impairing to the voice. Mr. Troy has a voice classed by itself, between a tenor and a contra-tenor, and superior to both in sweetness. Carita Day and Alice Mackey, the two leading ladies, were the most engaging actresses of the company. Miss Mackey, always attractive in style, tripped upon the stage in the song, "Dixie Anna Lou," with winsome perfection, her genuine contralto voice serving her well as of yore. Miss Day is making very rapid strides in her profession. Her make-up is still too pinkish in color. Her support to Mr. Hogan, at times a little too effective, is all that can be desired. The love scene between her and Mr. Hogan was timely and a little lengthy, but love must find a way in Negro comedy and has done so successfully. The duet, "I'll Love You All the Time," in which Miss Day and her little voice and nimble feet can so well express, shared equal honors with Mr. Hogan. Miss Day is tall and graceful in her carriage. Miss Georgia Harvey, the sweetest baritone-alto singer on the boards, sang "Kentucky Home," assisted by James Worles, tenor, and the chorus. The "Moon Boy" chorus, sang by Sarah Green Byrd, with orchestra, guitar, mandolin and cello effect, was a most brilliant senenade, which scored with tremendous favor. Miss Byrd, in singing a difficult number and key with such easy grace deserves great credit—with a voice and personality of charming sweetness. J. Lubrille Hill, as Dr. Fojo, Will Wilkins as Billy B. Dam and Chas. Fisher, a new-comer, as the policeman, were all acceptably fitted in the cast. The book of "Rufus Rastus" is by W. D. Hall, with lyrics by Lester A. Walton, the music this season being by Ernest Hogan, with ensemble music by the conductor H. Lawrence Freeman, Ex-Gov. Pinchback, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell and J. Douglass Wetmore occupied a box on the second tier and appeared to enjoy Mr. Hogan's performance immensely. Through the courtesy of Mr. Hogan the Freeman critic occupied a reserved seat in the first balcony. Acting Manager George Harris, in an interview in Mr. Hogan's dressing room, expressed himself as being in favor of criticism for colored shows by the present writer. The company will play in Brooklyn in December. bar, in the capacity of chef, prepared a dinner a la Delmonico. After the show the entire company was invited to a banquet in his honor at the G. A. R. hall. There the young men and maidens and mothers and fathers turned out in full force to do homage to a returned son, of whom any community might well be proud. Mr. Trible is a remarkably clever comedian already and is destined to make the scions of the stage sit up and take notice. rie has a bright future before him. Bob Kelly is himself and is playing his part to the limit. We play at Chicago the week of the 18th. "Dad" Lucas, grand old man, is holding his own in great style. "Wes" Jenkins, his side partner, is giving the audiences hysterics with his deaf and dumb antics. He is temporarily hoarse. Mr. J. Ed. Green and party came down to Aurora and occupied a box. Mrs. S. D. Hayes, Mrs. J. C. Asbury, Mr. John Asbury and Mr. Harrison Stewart, of the Pekin, formed another party. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE SUNNY SOUTH COMPANY. DARTS FROM A BOW We are still in the State of New York, and business continues good, and our general manager, Mr. J. C Rockwell, has that smile that won't come off. At Watkins, N. Y., December 7, the Watkins Social Club, composed of colored gentlemen, gave us a royal impromptu reception, and the time will long be remembered by the members of this company. After our noonday parade the members of the company were greeted by a committee of gentlemen and gave the company immediate possession of their new and spacious club rooms, and there was something doing from the minute we landed until our departure. The members of the club attended the performance in a body, and said this is the best show that hit their town in many days. After the performance the members of the club and show adjourned to the club rooms, and the ball was started rolling, and kept up until the wee hours of morning. The music was furnished by the Sunny South Orchestra, which was a great treat and a surprise to the members of the club. We were so royally entertained we regretted to say goodbye, and if any of our professional friends should happen to stop there, don't fail to look them up. Later, Sunday, December 9, we had three hours' layover at Watkins, and a repetition of the Friday night instance occurred. It being Sabbath day, we went about it in a very sedate way, which has made the people of Watkins more like some of our old friends that we had to leave, instead of new ones. All we can say is they are a royal bunch and above par. Nuff sed. The club is composed of the following: Mr. Peter Philinney, president; Morris Taylor, vice president; Townsend Jackson, treasurer; Wilmont Thomas, secretary; Geo. Thompson, assistant secretary. The ladies' committee were as follows: Mrs. Peter Schuyler, Mrs. Morris Taylor, Mrs. Fred Turner, Mrs. Geo. Thompson, Misses Edna Denning, Vera Denning, Bessie Morris, Ora Johnson, Myrtle Lunn, Lillian Jackson, Hattie Jackson, Mamie Paisley, Gertrude Thomas and Anna Denning. Bill Briggs, late of the team of Anderson and Briggs, is now singing with success Al Anderson's latest, "Way Down Home," assisted by the Sunny South Quartette. "The Turners," J. W. and Loise, have a new medley that is going big. The Sunny South Quartette is one of the hits of the olio, composed of the following soloists: Messrs. Turner, Briggs, Brooks and Guthrie. The band and orchestra are still improving. Blanche Arlington, the soprano, is quite a hit in our first part, singing "In Dear Old Georgia," with the chorus accompaniment. Regards to all in and out of the profession. B. WITH THE PARKER AMUSEMENT COMPANY W. M. Moore, the undisputed Ballahoo King and singing comedian, is a feature of the Parker Amusement Company. The show is doing good business. Regards to all friends. Richard and Rosa Scotts are still smiling on and are making five and W. M. Moore. six encores nightly with the Southern colored and white people. They send regards to knockers and friends. They always make good. Are with great Parker Amusement Company No. 1. Good business. Wm. Moore says "Wake up, dead ones, because the Scotts and Moore are clearing up nightly. Regards to all our K. of P brothers. The Florida Blossoms made their initial performance on December 15. This company is one of the best theatrical companies traveling. Mr. R. S. Donaldson is sole owner and manager. He has a corps of able assistants to second him. The company will make a short trip to Cuba, Nassau and through the State of Florida. Billie Reeves and Buddy Glenn will take care of the principal comedy, ably seconded by Inman and Davis. The clever sketch team of Saparo and Harris are also with the bunch. Pearl Moppin, hoop controller, and Dan Randalls, wire walker, are the novelty acts. The female performers are headed by Carrie Hall, queen of coon song singers. Mable Miles, Edith Banks and Marion Brown are the main support of our singing contingent, and a host of others. Full roster will appear later. Will Goff Kennedy, amusement director, says "Howdy" to all friends. The band and orchestra are, without an exception, the best on the road. The trombone section, Amos Gilliard, Pearl Moppin and George Rhone, make the natives stand up and shout. Picoole Jones, our flute and piccolo player, is in a class to himself. Sam Foster, E. B. Dudley, Frank Hopkins, Sam Cohen, Walter Mitchell, Freddie Good win and R. J. Anderson all send regards to friends. W. H. Dorsey, musical director, would like to hear from another good clarinet player. Henry Fitzgiles and Chas. Green write. W. E. Gillick is scenic artist. On account of the illness of his wife Jessie Dudley Harris (trombone soloist of F. L. Mahara's Minstrels), Jas. H. Harris was called to his home in Cincinnati, O. On arrival he was met by friends, who informed him that ajs. H. Harris, Jr., died shortly after birth. The little one was buried by Frederick W. Lewis (colored), one of the best undertakers of Cincinnati, O. When his wife is out of danger he will be seen again with F. L. Mahara's Minstrels, where satisfaction to performers is guaranteed and every one is given good treatment. DARTS FROM A BOW By Charles Marshall. OLD CHRISTMAS TIMES. You kin talk 'bout deses Christmas times—ain't none lak long ago. Tek de good ole fiddle an' put rozzom one yo' bow; Den de feastin' wuz ez plenty ez de win' a-blowin' free. An' yo' h'art an' head was happy ez happy ez could be. De ole plantation Christmas—dey is moughty hard to beat— Comin' down de big road—heerd de fiddler pattin' feet, An' in de happy cabin dey wuz faces smilin' just for you. An' de rafters dey wuz smilin, cause dey more'n happy, too. Dese here kind o' Christmases don't no ways suit me; I want dat ole time Christmas dat brings a song o' glee; De ole plantation Christmas, dat makes de shingles fall, Dat has you singin' glory and makes happy each an' al. CHARLES MARSHALL. Try to get 'em first on "Xmas gift." * * * Of all things, do not forget mothers. * * * The happiest time of the year is very near here. * * * If ideals were all realized, regret would soon go out of the world. * * * If it wasn't so hard to be a real man, it wouldn't be worth while. * * * The only way to manage a woman is to let her have her own way. * * * Don't give her a chance to get from under the mistletoe without a kiss. * * * Some people are so deceitful that they look, laugh and walk that way. * * * Most men are as much afraid of being cowards as they are of being thought so. * * * If you believe in your fellow-man it will do him a heap of good if you will tell him so. * * * To live away from home is the surest way to teach a boy or girl to appreciate home. * * * Along about this time of year a good many men fall out with a girl to avoid an expense. * * * If a good many young men had their just deserts it would be fashionable to go to jail. Every man has his own place in this world, but the trouble is we all want the other fellow's. * * * * Some people will do things away from home that they would have no idea of doing at home. * * * * If we could weigh the knowledge that some people have, it is ten to one that the scales wouldn't tip. * * * * Wouldn't it be great if you could know exactly what your associates say of you when you leave their presents? * * * * The sensible fellow will not buy her a diamond ring or a gold watch unless she has promised to be his better half. * * * * A merry Xmas to the man who has plenty of coal in the woodshed, a lot of bacon in the cellar and a pot full in the kitchen. The man who sits down and waits for something to come to him will get his reward sooner or later. His toes will turn up. * * * The highest point on the tree may be the best, but the presents nearest the floor on the tree are very often the finest and most costly. * * * Did you ever notice that each player in a colored brass band tries to outplay another? They imagine harmony comes from loud playing. * * * All the boys seem to be mad at most of the girls, and all the girls seem to be so fond of the boys just at this time and it is all on account of Christmas presents. * * * A good way to be done as you wish to be done by is to give your presents out two or three days ahead of time, so as to give them a chance to return compliments. Isn't it funny that whenever you go to a strange lodging house and ask for a room the landlady always says, as she shows you about, that "there is not one bedbug in the house." But look out, there is likely to be more in the one than when you are told that there are some. * * * Did you ever hear the like? A leading Indiana daily says: "Sam Jones, who has been loafing about town for months, was told by an officer of the law that he would have to find employment right away or else be locked up. Sam Jones, colored, studied—a few moments, then all at once he struck out on a run to a bank, where he secured a job as director." Always appreciate any little thing that may be given you for a Xmas present. Let some one give you a handkerchief and you are delighted with it. Let some one give you a tie and you feel grateful to them, especially when you wanted one. Let some one give you some greenbacks and you are three ties as "delightful" and five times as grateful, especially when you needed them for a Xmas present. Robert V. Payne, book agent. All kinds of books and bibles. Colored literature a specialty. The Freeman on sale every week. 155½ West Avenue, Rochester, N. Y The Freeman is on sale at the End Music Store, St Louis, Mo. --- PICKINNIES. 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HOLIDAY DI OF PIANO A Piano straight from Wulschner-Stewart Music to your home. We have the longest stock shown in Indianapolis, including such Chickering Kroeger Stewart Wulschner Cameron JEWET We also have 16 Square Planos. These inst hauled and placed in the best possible condition $20.00 and up. Furthermore, we will make instrument of this class within one year, at full priced new piano. By coming early you will give careful attention, and so avoid the hurry and m Christmas EASY PAYMENTS. Our S until Xmas. HOLIDAY DISPLAY OF PANO Wulschner-Stewart Music Co., price is We have the largest stock of High Grade Dilanapolis, including such standard make- JEWETT quare Planos. These instruments will be best possible condition before delivery othermore, we will make this offer—w within one year, at full purchase价 coming early you will give us amp e avoid the hurry and rush of the PAYMENTS. 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St., In TO SAVE MON Holiday Go To PINK'S CUT R schner-Stew MUSIC COMPANY N. Penn. St., Indianapolis O SAVE MONEY ON iday Go Wulschner-Stewart MUSIC COMPANY 128-130 N. Penn. St., Indianapolis, Ind. Holiday Goods Go To PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY 550 Indiana avenue S. E. Cor. We At LEAST 16 years of age and Band Must be clever. Those need. To follow our great success "CK HUSSARS" vaudeville act of twenty people Pickinnie Bands, Write E & CO., Vaudeville Producers MATRE NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. Howard Cincinnati Why Not Buy Your CHRISTMAS From the Manufacturer And Thereby Secure Better Quality, A Lower Price And a Guarantee That We Offer Our Entire Stock Of Pianos At Factory Prices. Bargain in Used and Secondhand Pianos. D. H. Baldwin & Co. Manufactures, 18 and 20 N. Penn. Established 1862. DISPLAY OF NOS Art Music Co., price makers of America, first stock of High Grade Pianos ever such standard makes as the Vose Lindeman & Sons Behning Stodart and others se instruments will be thoroughly over condition before delivery is made. Prices make this offer—we will exchange any at full purchase price, to a higher will give us ample time for personal and and rush of the days just recording Our Store will be open evenings house Stewart COMPANY t., Indianapolis, Ind. MONEY ON Goods RATE PHARMACY S. E. Cor. West St. PIANO FORD'S HAIR POMADE FORMERLY KNOWN AS "OZONIZED OX MARROW" Makes the Hair Long, Soft and Easy to Comb READ WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY I have seen the original letters and textual of the genuiness of the staunchers. For Kiox. 'Vanger of The Freeman. 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Elkhart Ind 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. If you want a neat hair cut and shave, patronize G. S. Baker, 611 9th Street. Everything strictly new. Do not fail to call for a copy of The Freeman, which is on sale each week. Louisville, Ky. Key West, Fla., Aug. 28, 1904. I used only West, Fla., Aug. 28, 1904. hair has stopped breaking off and has greatly lifted it. 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THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED CGLORED NEWSPAPER JERUEL ACADEMY NEAR ATHENS, GEORGIA. THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE METHODIST CHURCH OF BROOKLYN, N.Y. THE SCHOOL Of which we present two cuts, one of the main building and another of a group of farmers taken while attending a farmers' conference at the school, was founded in 1881 under the auspices of Jeruel Baptist Association by Rev. C. H. Lyons, D. D. Its purpose is to meet the great demand for the higher education, which the common schools can not give, and to maintain a center among the people benefited from which may spread influences that will uplift the race, and to develop young men and women for the higher callings of life. More than seventy graduates have received diplomas from the school. ```markdown ``` The greatest chasm in the world, a gorge upwards of 200 miles long and from about one-fifth to over five miles deep. To get an idea of this compare with the height of Niagara, which is only 165 feet deep. The people of the United States are the greatest readers of fiction. Their public libraries contain 15,000,000 volumes, and 80 per cent. of all the volumes lent out are fiction. Giving justice to all, we would suggest that the next increase of wages be made to the teachers, who are one of the important factors of American progress. IR POMADE KNOWN AS OX MARROW" Soft and Easy to Comb THE PEOPLE SAY West Chester, Pa., Mch. 30, 1905. I had typhoid fever and my hair all came out. I used three bottles of your pomade, and now my hair is milled long and very thick, and nice and straight. Most one seeing how good your pomade did my hair, they too are anxious for it. My hair is an example to every one. Yours respectfully, ELLA BYE. Colvert, Tex., Mch. 31, 1905. I have used one bottle of your pomade and my hair is now perfectly straight, soft and black as silk. I will not be without it. RHODA EDWARDS. Colvert, Tex. Mch. 31, 1905. 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Price only 50c. Sold by either cannot supply you. he can procure it from me. One bottle, postpaid, or $1.40 for three. We can supply you money order, to charge all or express money order, and mention name your name and address plainly to **OW CO.** PLACE A BOTTLE OF 1877 RYE Among the graduates are to be found lawyers, physicians, pastors, teachers, trained nurses, photographers, competent housewives and the man who tickles the earth and makes it smile—the farmer. There are two beautiful buildings on the ground, a dormitory for young ladies and a three-story building, containing chapel and recitation rooms. The faculty [Black and white photograph of a large group of men and women, most of whom are wearing hats, gathered in front of a wooden building. The men are dressed in formal attire, while the women are in dresses and hats. The group is arranged in rows, with some individuals standing in the front row and others in the back. The building has a wooden facade with a large window. The photograph is likely from the early 20th century.] --- is composed of Prof. J. H. Brown, president, and eight teachers. The faculty is exceptionally strong, those forming it being graduates of Spellman and of Atlanta Baptist College. Prof. Brown believes in both the higher and the industrial education. THE FREEMAN WOULD LIKE TO SEE Everybody happy. The advance in wages keep pace with the advance in prices. * * * * The national civil rights law en- forced in the District of Columbia. * * * * The Christmastide an era of gener- ous giving. * * * * Less oratory and more action among a certain element of would-be Negro "leaders." * * * * A compact and influential organiza- tion that will include all the Pullman porters in the country. * * * * "Jim-crowning" of Negro employees in the government departments at Washington abolished. * * * * A Republican party in the South that will recognize the political equal- ity of the Negro citizen. * * * The passage of that bill in Congress to increase the salaries of civil service employees 10 per cent. * * * * Teachers who regard their calling as something more sacred than an excuse for drawing salary. * * * * Congressman A. P. Priolean, of 1877 MENZGER MOUTHA 1877 URER AL WALTER & CO. PRODUCTIONS --- Printing, sewing, cooking and carpentry are being taught, with other branches to follow as rapidly as means will justify the venture. One of the promising features of the school is the help it gives the farmers through the farmers' conferences. The American Baptist Home Mission Society has been of great help to the school. Prof. Brown has been THE BOOK principal twenty years and holds things with a grasp born of long experience. Prof. Brown is a magnetic speaker and a gentleman of broad attainments. The professor and his school have for neighbors such schools as the University of Georgia and the State Normal (white), and Knox Institute and Heard's University (colored), but Jeruel holds a name for thoroughness that its neighbors can not mention lightly. Athens is justly proud of Brown and his school and will look largely to them for higher manhood and womanhood among Negroes and better understanding between the races. Revs. Horton, Smith, Porter, Veal, Dorsey, Maddox, Goosby, Dunn and other strong men are behind the work. South Carolina, given the seat to which he was nonetheless elected. * * * Theodore Kremer's race-disturbing melodrama, "A Woman of Fire," fired from the contemporaneous stage. * * * Wealthy Negroes Investing their money in steam and street railway stock as a preventive of "jim-crow- ing." * * * The Boston Guardian calm its emo- tions to the point that it can express its feelings in a smaller output of job type. * * * Negroes stand by the juvenile courts in the various cities and rescue the children from the alleys and im- moral surroundings. The successor to Robert T. Lincoln lift the embargo on Negro passengers on the Pullman sleepers south of Mason and Dixon's line. * * * Miss Nannie H. Burroughs' Training School for Domestics an accomplished fact as a step toward the solution of the servant girl problem. * * * Colored men stand by the Stars and Stripes, no matter who may trail that beautiful emblem in the dust of race prejudice and unholy discrimination. * * * Ex-Congressman George H. White and Prof. Jesse Lawson reunite with the Afro-American Council, where they used to do some very effective work for the race. The Afro-American Council sus- tained by the churchmen, fraternity masters, college presidents, journal- ists, professional men, business forces, industrial workers and the masses of the race—not leaving out the women. Buy your Christmas shoes and slippers at the Big 4 Shoe Store 325 West Wash- ington street. A BOTTLE OF 77 RYE Your Room Hoosier Poet CLUB ROOM LONDRES 10c Cigar We deliver Goods direct to consumers and pay all express charges. Give Us A Tryal Order. John Rauch Cigar Co. - Indianapolis, Ind. Gray, Gribben and Gray Jewelers Watches, Rings, Brooches, Diamonds,and all Kinds of Jewelery. Our Prices are Right. Our Credit System is extended to All Worthy People. Gray Gribben and Gray, 35 and 37 N. Illinois St Wm. Billingsley, Florist Choice Cut Flowers Designs a Specialty Old Phone, Main 3712 New Phone 3002 201 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. 3 PER CENT. INTEREST Paid on saving accounts can be drawn anytime with interest. No account too small. THE RICHCREEK BANK 106 N. Delaware St. GOOD QUICK & ARTISTIC ENGRAVING INDIANA ELECTRIC TYPE CO. 80 BR W. PEARL ST. INDIANAPOLIS SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 43 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY 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 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 Porter. Indianapolis Brewing Company Forum Fluid Soap Cleans quicker and better than ordinary soap. Especially recommended for office buildings, hotels and barbershops. Cleans woodwork, tile-floors, windows, dishes and anything else. Astral Drier Co., 822 W. Washington St. Indianapolis. Phone C. U. Main 5725. JAMES N. SHELTON LUCASB. WILL Old 1694 Main-Phones-New 3068 Shelton & Willis (Licensed Embalmers) UNERAL DIRECTORS & EMBALMER Best Service. Lady Attendant Prices. 418 Indiana Ave Open all Night. Hoosick CLUB ROOM 10c C We deliver Goods direct to consu Give Us A PAWNBROKER We loan money on Diamonds, Watches, Jewel and all articles of value LOWEST RATES Ertel's Loan Office, 209 Massachusetts Ave. Private Entrance, 108 E. Ohio St. New Phone 1790 WHITE VALLEY GEMS For Sale Only Grade Gems $7.50 For Sale Only Grade Gems $10.00 SEE THEM BEFORE PAYING. Please note cannot be lost from a grade glass except by an expert. We would like to thank you for this item. SEE THEM BEFORE PAYING. Please note cannot be lost from a grade glass except by an expert. We would like to thank you for this item. SEE THEM BEFORE PAYING. Please note cannot be lost from a grade glass except by an expert. We would like to thank you for this item. DUR PROPOSITION. Write us at listing size street address if available and we will send it to you by Express C.O.B. all charges paid with proofs of examination. We will send it to you by Express C.O.B. all charges paid with proofs of examination. We will send it to you by Express C.O.B. all charges paid with proofs of examination. Fair Proposition isn't it. We will pay for the grade glassings. Importer and sold only by THE WHITE VALLEY GEM CO. P.O. Box 37, INDAMPILES, INDIA Big Salaries men and women of every age are making big salaries with us. Work honorable, easy and agreeable at home. We work some one in your neighborhood, are an old established farm. Write day. Big money for you. ROYAL MANUFACTURING CO. Box 2150 Detroit, Mich. THE MAGIC SHAMPOO HAIR DRIER After a mothershampoo the hair is washed by hand with the Shampoo Drier ENXD with the Shampoo Drier and the shampoo when the hair is washed. Straighten curly hair. It will stimulate hair injury to the hair or scalp. It looks natural and beautiful, which is to a lady's appearance. The Shampoo Drier has a glass bar with a receptacle contain a six inch aluminum compartment for article dealers. By mail, price $1.00. Agents with Shampoo Drier is used in my parlor with perfect shampoo and a kettle. Ave. Atlantic City, N. J. Minneapolis, Minn. 407 Century Blvd. Minneapolis, Minn. 'A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed." Nathan T. Ward, PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN Room 1 Wilson Block, 12 N. Delaware St., Residence 507 Hiawatha St Indianapolis, Ind. OFFICE New Phone 3458 RESIDENCE New Phone 2666 TRY THE NEW GROCERY. O.F. CALVIN 244 INDIANA AVE. For Fancy Groceries and Fruits Fresh Oysters Received Daily New Curiosity Shop SECOND HAND FURNITURE BOUGHT, SOLD, AND EXCHANGED. 245 Indiana Avenue Old Phone, Main 5539. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING A delightfully perfumed Hair Pomade People. Nelson's Hair Dressing makes Harah, Stubborn, Kinky, Curly Hair Soft, Pliant and Glossy. By supply the needed oil directly to the hair, the hair is softened and falls out, increases its growth, prevents its splitting and breaking off, removes Dandruff, and cures litching, irritating Scalp Diseases. Large boxes at Drug Stores 285, 1000 W. 12th St. (male or female). Write for terms. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Virginia. er Poet M LONDRES Cigar Customers and pay all express charges. Tryal Order. - Indianapolis, Ind. We make loans on FURNITURE, ORGANS and PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds without removing. Our rates are positively the lowest in the city and payments within reach of all, $25.00 loan payments are only 60 per week. This pays on full in fifty weeks. Other amounts in same proportion. Payments can be made monthly if desired. We also loan on WATCHES and DIAMONDS. All business strictly private, courteous treatment to all. It cost nothing to investigate. AL LOAN CO. State Life Building, Old Phone Main 3182 Stevenson Building) Washington St. New Phone 4270 The Augres Bulletin Bargain Sale of Oriental Rugs. We make no apologies for a manifiest desire to clear stock of all Oriental rugs before the new year it's business. But we do want to impress upon the gift buyers of the community that for a real connosseur no other gift would be so highly appreciated as one of these genuine antiques. The fact that they are much under price but heightens their attractiveness. Handsome Hamadan rugs Sizes 2 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. regular $ 10 50 rugs, sizes. 2 ft. 6 in. x 3 ft. 4 in. regular $12.00 rugs. A few Kazakdjies which were $ 13 50 and $ 14.00 ....Special $7.50 Fine Dactylon Shiraz Sizes 3 ft, 2 ln. x 4 ft, 7 in. $24.00 value, Sizes 3 ft, 4 ln. x 6 ft, 1 in. $26.00 value; Sizes 4 ft, x 5 ft $25.00 value ... Special $17.50 Good heavy Kzakz in rich shades of blue, red and vose Sixes 3 ft. 8 in. x 6 ft. 6 in. regular price $32 50; Sizes 3 ft. 7 in. x 7 ft. 2 in. regular price $37 00 Special..... $22.50 L.S.Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. Rev. Hagood delivered the sermon at Simpson Chapel last Sunday. The Ching Club will dance at Odd Fellows Hall, New Year's night. Rev. R. F. Hopkins, of Crawfordsville, was in the city on business last week. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Alfonso Jackson has been appointed clerk at the post-office during the holiday season. Wait for the "Foids of Folley" musical comedy in three acts, Tom'lnson Hall, Dec.27. Don't forget Christmas Day matinee at Odd Fellows Hall by Harry Farley and Henry Woods. Woodbine Perfume, Oh! how fragrant it exquisite, enchanting bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. James Shelton, Grand Lecturer of the Knights of Pythias was in the Southern part of the State last week. Rev. J. C. Patton will address the Men's Meeting at the Y; M. C.A. rooms tomorrow at 3:30. The Ladies Auxiliary will serve dinner at the rooms Wednesday from 5 to 8 p. m. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street, The Rev. D. E. Skelton will deliver an address at the Flanner Guild Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock on 'The Boy and His Future' The Choral Society of Simpson Chapel will render the music. The boys and girls of the Guild will give a program Tuesday afternoon. LADIES—If you want better and longer hair, go at once to your Drug Store and ask your druggist to get you a box of Taylor's Hair Grower and Dandruff Cure (pomade). Price 25 cents. Made by Taylor Remedy Co., Louisville, Ky. Agents wanted everywhere; $2 to $5 per day. Write at once for full particulars. Buy your holiday slippers and shoesa Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington St WANTED.—Cooks, house girls, wash women, butlers and coachmen. The Indianapolis Employment Agency. In The Freeman Office. New Phone 2880. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. AMONG OUR ADVERTISERS L. A. Jackson, the energetic and wide-awake proprietor of the Standard Tea and Grocery Company, is the premier grocer of this city. There are twelve branches of this firm and each store is teeming with viands and bargains for the "inner man." Mr. Jackson is a stunnack advocate of pure food and handles only the best and purest. He solicits the trade of the colored people and if you can not go to his nearest store telephone them and your wants will be supplied with neatness, accuracy and dispatch. A THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER DOLLAR BILLS In the Windows. The Laest Styles in Flat Rim Stiff and the Nobby Telescope Soft Hat. Best Dollar Gloves on Earth AT THE Model Hat Store, 37 S. Illinois Street. Look for the Dollar Bills in the Windows Genuine Gas Coke. Owing to an unprecedented demand we have been, for some time, unable to ad- vertise or offer our Gas Coke A Hint There is now an- other sup- ply ready for immediate delivery. Absolutely Smokeless, Clean, Lasting, Inexpensive Best Lump $5.50 delivered. $4.75 in yard. Indianapolis Gas Company, Majestic Building, 45 S. Pennsylvania Street. THE PARKER HOUSE Don't forget that the Parker House is still the leading hotel in the city, Many of the guests insist that there is none better anywhere. Come and see for yourself. Everything in season. Prices right. Excellent service. Excellent table, good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. J. W. Holliman, Prop., 317-321 W. Michigan street, Phones: New 4972: Old 651. The Palace Rooming House. Where rooms can be had by respectable ladies and gentlemen. Everything first-class. No beer or liquors of any kind allowed. Roomers to enjoy home privileges. A clean place for clean people. When visiting the city, give her a call. Mrs. Moore proprietor, 321 1-2 Indian a avenue. PHRENOLOGIST AND PALMIST. PHRENEOLOGIST AND PALMIST. Madame McNairdee-Moore, of India napolls, Ind., now with headquarters in Dallas, Texas for the winter by request. She would be more than glad to meet her many friends from surrounding cities and states. No matter what your troubles are give her a call. No. 300 San Jancinto, Dallas; take San Jancinto car and get off at Lairmont street. Christmas and New Year's Holl day excursions to numerous points will be run, by the C. H. & D. Ry. Tickets will be sold on December 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 and 30, 1906, and on January 1st, 1907 with final return limit until January 2d, 1907. Ful. information from C. H. & D. Ticket Agent. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address, R. P. Blodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Buy your hats at Seaton's Hat Store, 29 North Pennsylvania street, EVERYBODY Goes to NORTON'S DRUG STORE, corner Indiana Ave., and Michigan s reet, for everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Prices are the same as in all CUT RATE Drug Stores Only registered clerks employed. Sole agents for Ford's Hair Pomade and Hair Strengthener. SECRET When you need money you'll be pleased with you. Prompt, Sate and Reasonable always. New Phone 4270 The Santa Clara Wine Co., 143-147 N. Illinois St. Offer Specially For The Holidays Full quart Old Stonewall Rye - - - 68c Old Homestead]Bourbon - 79c Belle of Lexington Rye - 90c Old Pepper In Bond - - - 95c Pure Old Port Wine. Pure Sherry Wine Pure'Catawba Wine 95c gal. Medal Gin - - - 75c qts Come And See Us. USEFUL Holiday Presents For MEN. We have the things men want. Here you get one of the best selec- tions in the city, all High Grade merchandise, at very low prices. Handkerchiefs Packed Six in a Box, with initials, 75c to $1.40 Per Box Silk Initial Handkerchiefs 25c, 50c 75c Each. Suspenders & Gloves neatly packed 14 Xmas boxes. Mufflers, Oxford, Squares, Reefers and Full Dress Protectors 50c to $4 00 Each. DANBURY HAT CO., No. 8 EAST WASHINGTON. See Our 2c Dark Patterns at 3c Wall Paper JOHN McGEE. Furniture, Carpets and Wall Paper. 418 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind MRS. WHITTEN, Millinery Special sale all next week of Tailored and Dress Hats. We also do exclusive ORDER WORK. Give us a call; we will convince you; our time is entirely yours. 335-337 Indiana Avenue. Our new Candy Department is now open. GRANGER STORE 336-338 W. Washington Street. One-Half Block West of State House. If you are puzzled about what to buy look this list over, offer strong price reductions that should prove irresistible to for "PRESENT" needs. TWO DAYS MORE If you are puzzled about what to buy look this list over. Staple lines offer strong price reductions that should prove irresistible to the buyers for "PRESENT' needs. For Women. Imitation Cuir Glass Fruit Dishes plates and vases, gilt trimmed, 10c specially priced at Fine Beaver-decorated Plates, 10c papers and fruits at, Silk Umbrellas, with gold $1.98 and silver handles, $5.00 to Lisle Thread Hose, in black 25c and fancy, $1.00 to Lisle Threads, undressed and dressed, $1.50 to Lisen Handkerchiefs, all kinds, 55c to Silk Tow Scarfs, all colors, 69c Fancy Stock Collars, 1,000 diffr furst, sives at, 25c For Children. Gloves for girls and boys, 50c to 10c Handkerchiefs at 25c to - - 1c Stockings, all kinds, 25c to - - 8c Cloaks, all kinds, $1.00 to - $1.98 Toys, etc., all kinds, 10c and - 5c Candy of all kinds, at pound, 8c 20c to **For Women--Cloak Section.** Cloaks, all styles and colors $4.98 $15 to Furs and Muffs, $10.00 to - 79c Skirts, black and colors, $1.98 $0.00 to Trimmed Hats, $5.00 to - 25c --- Xmas Jewelry at Moderate Prices It isn't hard to select gifts from our beauti- ful stock of DIAMONDS WATCHES JEWELRY STERLING SILVER CUT GLASS CHINA and NOVELTIES And then too, the price should be taken into consideration. Our prices are always right. Krauss & Secttor, ewelers and Opticians, 45 N. Illinois St. Open Evenings. ANY HAT CAP STYLE COLOR $1.00 FROM·FACTORY·TO·YOU MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED Money With Order-No Goods Sent C.O.D. SEND SIZE, STYLE AND COLOR DR. W. N. SHORT, President STERLING R. HOLT, Vice President HARRY E. HILL, Secretary 31 S. Illinois St., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. BUSINESS INTERESTS. The Johnson House: First-class rooms and board 322 Capitol Ave. FOR SALE,-Old genuine double bass violin, violin. Address W. W. Wilson, 321 1-2 Indiana ave., Indianapolis. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Furnished rooms for gen lemn. Special rates to theatrical people. 607 Wes Eleventh street. Coal by ton or basket: two baskets 25 cents. Bennett Bros., 321 Indiana Ave. New Phone 2977. Buy your holiday Slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Indiana Fish and Oyster Company, 626 Indiana Avenue. Phone 5661. William Leonard, manager. Dr. Langston, dentist at 404 Indian Ave., New Phone 1692, makes a speciality of plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children's teeth. Open evenings until Xmas Our attractions are low prices. buy look this list over. Staple lines should prove irresistible to the buyers For the Men. Kid Gloves, dressed and under 75c drsd.150to Linen Handkerchiefs, all kinds 10c 50c to Silk Mufflers, $1.50 to $49c Half Hose, lisle/bread and cotton 10c Umbrellas, silk and cotton, $90 to $100 Dress Shirts, white and fancy, $1.50 to $49c Fancy Sweaters, wool and cotton, $30 to $49c Underwear, in cotton and wool per garment, $1.50 to $37c Silk Ties, four-hands, tacks and bows, $1.50 to $50c Footwear. Fur Topped House Slippers, $1.49 to $98c for women, $1.49 to $1.98 Women's Potent Leather Shoes, $1.30 to $1.69 Men's Dress Shoes, $3.50 to $1.69 Leegings for ladies and children black and colors $1.00 to $25c Boys Shoes, $1.39 to $40c For Men. Clothing Department. Suits $15.00 to $3.98 Pants $3.50 to 98c Children's Suits, $3.50 to $1.39 Boy's and Men's Overcoats $2.98 Boys' Corduroy Pants 25c THE OLD Be open every night until Christmas Don't Fail to see our Show Windows DON'T put off the selection of the presents till the last week before Christmas. Start now, and take your time - you will be much better satisfied with the result and your gifts will be a source of more pleasure and benefit to the recipients. You'd better have gifts that combine some possible sibility of use with ornament. So would your friends. There are any number of gift things of that kind in our stock. Just a few examples: PEARL HANDLED KNIVES and forks, 6 of each or 12 knives.....$15.00 to $30.00 SILVER CANDLE- STICKS.....$1.75 "VONNEGUT" RAZORS, excellent quality.....$2.00 SEWING SETS, soisors, knife and thimble, genuine leather case.....$2.00 Vonnegut Hardware Co. 12 HEDRICK'S $10 AND $15 OVERCOATS Our constant aim is to sell better clothes for $ 10.00 and $ 15.00 than any other concern in the WORLD We have begun to do so, and expect to keep it up. Whenever you want o fine suit at a low price see us. We also have Trousers and Fancy Vests, 7 South Illinois Street Two Doors South of Washington LADIES' EXCHANGE-- THE FAVORITE PLACE REFRESHMENTS, ICE CRE With Good Fruit Juice THE CAFE DEPARTMENT please all. Best M OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. BATES & Y EXCHANGE-- MORE POPULAR THAN EVER THE FAVORITE PLACE FOR BENTS, ICE CREAM and SODA With Good Fruit Juices pleases all. Best Meals and Lunches 15 and 20c. BATES & YOUNG, 534 Indiana Avenue. THE CAFE DEPARTMENT pleases all. Best Meals and Lunches 15 and 20c OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. BATES & YOUNG. 534 Indiana Avenue. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store. 352 W. Washington street. Buy your the Big 4 street. CHRISTMAS P MAS PRESENTS FINE CHINA. Be sure and make your selections from our line. The Rayo Lamp, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS The GREAT OIL LAMP MADE. New Ideas in Beautiful Brush Brass Lamps With Beaded Fringe. The GREAT OIL LAMP MADE. New Ideas in Beautiful Brush Brass Lamps With Beaded Fringe. HANGING LAMPS. all and see our line and our LOW PRICES before you buy your presents. SMITH COMPANY, V. Market, Just West of Monument. COATS, ques. $ 9.45 'S COATS, 6 dollar ones at $ 3.98 FS, 10 dollar ones $ 4.98 Call and see our line and our LOW PRICES before you buy your presents. F. P. SMITH C 15 W. Market, Just LADIFS' COATS, satin lined, 15$dollar values. CHILDREN'S COATS made of crushed velvet, 6 dollar ones at FUR SCARFS, very fine, Brook mink, 10 dollar ones Extra long double black fur scarfs, $7.00 and 5 Misses' Fur Sets F.P. SMITH COMPANY, 15 W. Market, Just West of Monument. LADIFS' COATS, satin lined, 15 dollar values. $ 9.45 CHILDREN'S COATS, made of crushed velvet, 6 dollar ones at $ 3.98 FUR SCARFS, very fine, Brook mink, 10 dollar ones $ 4.98 Extra long double black fur scarfs, $ 7.00 and 5 dollar values $ 3.98 $ 2.98 Misses' Fur Sets $ 2.98 and $ 1.98 The best place to buy Ladies' Ready-to-wear Garments THE GLOBE 830 W. Washington St., INDIANAPOLIS CARVERS, 2, 3 or 5- piece sets, best steel ..... $1 25 to $20 00 SILVER SUGAR AND CREAM SETS, 3 places with tray ..... $6.50 TABLE sets, silver, 3 spoons, knife, fork and napkin ring ..... $2.75 BREAD SOATS, atractive pat- teres ..... $1.50 to $1.80 SUITS AND HEDRICK ```markdown ``` SHAVING SETS, with mirror, satin-lined case ..... $9.00 SHAVING SETS, 1 to 7 razors, some with strops and mugs ..... $4.00 120 +24 E. Wash St. Both Phones 584 LONDON'S CLOTHING Concentrated and to East Borough & Porter Co. Buy your holiday slippers and shoes at the Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 W. Washington street. Like the one shown here, $1.50.