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REMEMBER YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 1ST, TO SECURE THE FREEMAN ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. DO NOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS. SL RIBE TO-DAY. REMEMBER YOU HAVE UNTIL JANUARY 1ST, TO SECURE THE FREEMAN ONE YEAR FOR $1.00. DO NOT LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS. SCROLL RIBE TO-DAY. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XXI NUMBER 50 PRESIDENT-ELECT W. H. TAFTSEEKS COUNSEL "The Wizard" Unable to Visit the Hot Springs Mecca Sends Secretary Scott—Negroes Want Loeb in Cabinet. Special by Thompson's National News Bureau WASHINGTON, D.C., December 9.—The first colored man to be invited to Hot Springs for a conference with President-elect William Howard Taft was Dr. Booko. T. W. Washington, a special guest was sent to Dr. Washington a fortnight ago by Mr. Taft suggesting that he would like to see him and go over a number of matters of vital importance in the nation of the country. Previous engagements preventing his acceptance of the invitation, however, the Tuskegee educator arranged to have his private secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, go Mr. Scott reached Hot Springs, the political Mecca, on Saturday of last week and had an extended conference with the local leaders identified last evening fully two hours. The exact subjects taken up were not given out either by Mr. Taft or Mr. Scott, but it is understood that the interview covered pretty thoroughly the issues of the Negro to the American body politic, and that the views of Dr. Washington, which Mr. Taft was quite anxious to present, were important to theiment Tuskegeeian's faithful young secretary, Mr. Scott. There are simple reasons to believe that the interview was in order to grow out of the conclusions reached through the facts so clearly and candidly set forth at Dr. Washington's suggestion. At the close of the conference Mr. Taft will grow out of the conclusions reached through Washington en route. He returns here this week and will have an opportunity to meet several of the colored leaders who were active in the campaign, support of the Republican campaign. The fact that the President-elect paid Dr. Washington the compliment of asking for the support of the policies most likely to prove beneficial to the Negro race leaves no doubt as to the standing of the "Wizard" with the incoming administration, and indicates that the Negro support of American is have due consideration at the hands of the new Chief Executive. President Taft—as he will be when he takes the reins on March 4—will agree to not wish to be "agreeably" surprised, by his generous attitude toward the Negro, and by the strong constructive policies with reference to the questions that affect the race. He holds no animosity toward those who failed to support him for nomination last spring, for attention to the bad crackers and prophets of evil who predicted direful things in the event of his accession to the Presidential chair. He will go on in his speech to his fellow senators whosoever he regards as having something to say that is worth while, ignoring the malcontents who seek to discredit him, and supporting the colored masses at the polls in November. His interest in the educational interests of the race is unabated, and the broad Republican principles that won support of the colored masses at the polls in November. His interest in the educational interests of the race is unabated, and the enormously increased pressure upon his time and strength, and it is stated that he will retain his membership board of trustees supposed to minister to the colored masses. For the benefit of the colored rural schools in the South. He will also speak with Washington in New York this winter at a meeting of trustees supposed to minister to the colored masses. For the benefit of the colored rural schools in the South. He will also speak with Washington in New York this winter at a meeting of trustees supposed to minister to the colored masses. For the benefit of the colored rural schools in the South. He will be the President of all the people and more than a million promises made in his name by his sponsors jump and in the many editorial sanctuaries of the race throughout the land. Cabinet making goes merrily on. The colored editors, like their brethren of lighter hue, are doing their best to assess hue, and to make sure they are undertaking, and are not backward about making suggestions. The selection of Mr. Chinook as Postmaster-General is, of course, warm endorsed. The helpful suggestion that the William Loeb, Jr. the talented and energetic secretary to President Roosevelt, be given a seat at the Cabinet table, meets with the heartiest man in the country, and who have come into contact with this affable gentleman and who know what a asset his ripe experience and the wonder of his new administration. President Taft could select a safer or more serviceable adult than Mr. Loeb. He would make an admiration of his labor, being naturally adapted to matters that concern the great world of busi-ness and those who make the products upon which he works. The friendly friends of Mr. Loeb join with the millions of all other races in wishing the administration to thus honor him and permit the nation to reap the fruits of his well-rounded institutions. One of the most useful colored men in the Government is Major Brooks, who has been commissioned with the office of the Secretary of War for many years and is familiar with every detail of the department. He has enjoyed the confidence of the Harrison resume, and was par- ticularly devoted to Mr. Taft, sustaining relations in a business way that called for the exercise of the soundest judgment on the part of the Major. The latter was a senior officer on his famous visit of inspection, and was Mr. Taft's right hand man in the transaction of many important functions. Major Brooks is a busy factor in the administration of the Guard, carrying the large responsibility of leading after the multitude of callers who wish to see the Secretary of War, he is the commander of the First Separate Battalion of the Army, and one of the best drilled men in the District militia in field work and marksmanship, and is military instructor of the four companies comprising the batalion. Of these capacities he gives perfect satisfaction and is regarded as an expert in all matters military. It is understood that Major Brooks can have a cozy berth in the Army, carrying the Guard to theudent Taft, if he so desires it, but doubt is felt as to whether he would care to accept a place that might not allow him the opportunity for the valuable outside work that he is carrying. He is quite satisfactorily perform the duties required at the White House but one would be obliged to search the District with a knowledge of the Army, and so faithful and painstaking a custodian of the interests now handled by Major Brooks. He is non-committed on this White House talk, and gives no intimation of his role in case Mr. Taft should ask him to help "run things" at the Executive Mansion for the next four or eight years. Another accomplished colored man, who is in line for White House honors, is William P. Pannell, who has been connected with the War Department in a responsible capacity for a number of years. Mr. Pannell enjoys the distinction of having been the first person to bring to Secretary Taft and his assembled family and friends last June the glad tidings that he had been nominated for President by the Chicago convention. Upon Secretary Taft's resignation, Mr. Pannell also serves as the president and the personage of Mr. Taft, making the long and arduous tour of the country with him and remaining at his side until the retirement of the latter to the secluded shades of the mountain retreat at Hot Springs. Mr. Pannell is now connected with the Bureau of Insular Affairs, looking supremely happy over the result of the election and pardonably elated over the successful election. He has been the president of "Mr. Taft will make the best President this country ever had," remarked Mr. Pannell to a press representative recently. "Without question, he is the best equipped man ever selected to the Presidential chair. He is an experienced administrator, has come into contact with all kinds and conditions of mankind, has visited every clime, and by nature, travel, study, philosophy and broad comprehension of governmental needs he is a常人. He is a welcome wake-up the great work that lies before him, has the head of the American Republic. "Mr. Taft is the best-hearted man I ever met. I have never seen him angry and I have never seen him uncomfortable circumstances that would exasperate any ordinary mortal. When tired out and literally exhausted, I have seen him welcome the negotiation of his car had been properly done, cordially and thank them for their visit, when the committees in charge of the nominee's car had been moved, and that they could not be seen. He has a smile and a kind word for every one, big and little, and I am satisfied that under his guidance the squarest deal they have had under any President since the nation came into existence—barring one. And let me say that Mr. Fred W. Carpenter, who is to be secretary to the President—succeeding Mr. Loeb, another mighty nice man—is the one who will meet in a day's travel. Colored people who have occasion to visit the White House will receive the most courteous welcome, and I am known by the color of their skin—every man will be given the consideration due him as a man and an orderly member of human society. Can anyone ask more Mr. Pannell, like Major Brooks, has nothing to say touching his probable fate. He was a twinkle in his good-natured face which suggested that he would be "will in." If the proper persuasion should be given, he would be almost as rotund in figure as his distinguished patron, and has the same infectious smile and never falling sunny humor-splendid equipment by the way. Plus he is prefectly precincted of the Taft official homestead. The Haytian revolution—number misplaced—seems to be an accomplished fact. Nord Alexis, the man of blood and iron, has been banished and General Stalin's government—such as it is. The United States has kept out of the muss, going no further than sending a battleship to the scene to prosecute american internment. H. H. Furniss, the diplomatic representative, and dean of the diplomatic corps, has conducted himself with the dignity and poise benefitting his exalted status. He has been dismissed and once once has been highly satisfactory to the State Department and is heartily endorsed by the conservative elemen­t among the Haytian people. Minister Murray may have been summoned one of the revolutionary leaders that he was encouraging Alexis to hold out, with a view of forcing a condition that would have the United States intervene and eventually secure control of the island. Minister Furniss did nothing of the kind, as subsequent events have thorough, demon­tizing effects. Furniss, witnessing the incident is not closed, and the "Black Republic" is not yet out of the revolution business for good. We hope it may turn out that follow days, unless signs of permanent tranquility make their appearance after a reasonable lapse of time, something will have to be done by some strong force. The equilibrium of the European nations that have financial and commercial interests there. No power save the United States can do. We have the Doctrine; hence if the people of Haytian do not want an American protectorate—or annexation, they had better hush up their family bickerings and try to be good. B. virtue of the entered in MINOR to last May, the Brownville matter will come up before the United States Senate next Wednesday. Senator Foraker will bill that bill provides for the reinstitution of the 25th Infantry, and the restoration of all rights and privileges taken from them through their elimination from the Army, together with pay for all time lost. The bill will make an exhaustive speech and much more among our people in the outcome. The administration will probably present a measure. It is not thought that an agreement will be reached for quite a 单 单 单 Elaborate preparations are already under way for the inauguration of William Howard Taft. It is to be the biggest afternoon of the year here. The colored people are actively involved in take care of the colored visitors who are expected in unprecedented large numbers. The Inaugural Welcome Club of 1904-05 has a grand reception on the night of the inauguration at one of the city's largest halls. The officers of the club are: Dr. W. B. Evans, president; Henry P. Slaughter, president; Daniel Murray, recording secretary; Daniel Murray, treasurer. The $5 assessment is already being paid in for the function. The Mu-So-Lit Club, the largest social organization in town, will give visitors the inaugural season. This will be an invitational affair, and will in no wise, it is explained, conflict with the public function given on another evening by the Citizen Court, and put forth to avoid the wrangling and controversies that have characterized previous inaugurations, and many will take in all the new entertainments, as far as the affairs of smaller dimensions will be given by the several social coteries of the open their friends. Chairman Stellwyn has their powers. A sub-committee on public communication has number of colored members. The outlook is to a brilliant inaugural season for all. We have Congress "on our hands." John C. Gilmer, the able editor of the Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate, is in luck. He has been appointed by Governor D. Washon s success the late Samuel W. Starka in the position of chief executive, which pays a handsome salary and carries with it the insignia of State leadership. Gilmer is a competent man who richly deserves recognition accorded him. He has long served as the student of Charleston, and takes a deep interest in all her uplifting agencies. He has been a member of the University of Pittsburg, graduating with the degree B., in 1897, and in 1900 with the degree of A. M. While in college he was one interest in the University Magazine, a high grade publication, and in reputation as a forcible writer a great variety of questions. For five years he has been editor of the Advocate, and been editor of the paper he is seen to national prominence, taking rank with the very best in the land. Without invidious comparisons, it been the editor of Gilmer bore the brunt of the fight for the "Mountain State," being one of the "Old Guard" on the Taft bandwagon. When the cautious ones were dubious about the success of the War, and were afraid to get off the feeble road, they stood up like a mighty oak for Taft. THE EDITOR. MILITIO throughout an arduous campaign and helped to give him a solid delegation to the Chicago convention. He rendered yeoman service in the local struggle, and the obstruction of nursing Glasscoch for Governor in pace of the two-headed Swisher-Scherr ticket, and paved the way for Republican success in the State. The colored people of West Virginia wanted Mr. Glimer, the governor, and pardoned Mr. Starks in life; it is consistent that he should follow him in the station he filled with such credit and distinction. No fitter selection could have been made. We congratulate Mr. Glimer and the citizens DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Minor received the sad news of the death of their son, Jim Mitchell, who died in Mexico last week. The news of the death of Mr. Mitchell, friends... Mrs. Clark and he daughter, Mrs. Collins, and children made a brief visit here from Waco and have returned home... Rev. Jackson is here visiting his wife. Mr. Jackson is his wife. Absence... The Law and Order League has gotten down to business and the citizens are opening their eyes and are fast-learning. The county's new统计系统, The County Birth Statistics, shows only twenty colored babies born in November... State Grand Master J. W. McKinney will be in this city paying the cost of the county's health and education. Court Sisters and all Masonic bodies his annual visit at Masonic Hall, corner Fair-mount and Juliet streets Wednesday and Thursdays. The new统计 system will be in the new and sisters of the craft. "New Problems" will be the topic... The five Odd Fellow lodges of the city will hold their annual elections. The new统计 system will be to the new-abiding citizens nowadays, when their attention and time is being taxed toward so many things of interest, for the good or the poor. The new统计 system will be not only about the and sisters of the craft, "New Problems" will be the topic... The five Odd Fellow lodges of the city will hold their annual elections. The new统计 system will be to the new-abiding citizens nowadays, when their attention and time is being taxed toward so many things of interest, for the good or the poor. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Minor received the news of the women who keep the streets hot day and night, and buckets and banjo picking class of those who should be at work. Mr. John's was the only one who had a master of the idler makes no loafing place of it; this will help a little. We have got too many people to do this. We will be in the day and their families December 27 on Monday night instead, owing to the date coming on Sunday... Dr. J. S. White will be in the day and the day after the Sunday evening at 3 o'clock in the auditorium of St. James Church. The boys looked well and had many good things save about the order, and the coefficient of management and punctuality of its fits and reliefs. CORAOPOLIS. PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. V. L Stout's, of the A M. E Zion Church, subject for Sunday, December 13, will be "There Are Seven Things Which Are an Abomination to the Lord." ...The Buds of Promise gave a free concert Tuesday evening. Rev. Tibbs of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church reached an interesting sermon Sunday morning. Revival is still going on and all are invited. ...Harry Frasier, Miss Bessie Polver and Miss Edith Frasier spent Sunday with Miss Laura Jenkins. Rev. Sanders of the New Hope Baptist Church gave communion to a large crowd. Miss Ethel Brown attended a swell reception in the East End Friday last. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR $1.50. ily of Mr. Winston is ill...Mrs. R. L. Swan is to the delight of her many friends. The ladies of the New Hope School give me the New Hope 17 in the evening...Miss Helen Ashville spent Sunday with Mrs. Laura Kitchen. The Literary of the A. M. E. Zion Church is an interesting program. She taking part in Mrs. Mary Brown, recitation; Mrs. Jas. Ferrell, solo; Mrs. J. J. Flood, recitation; Emmett Smith, recitation; Mr. Stout, recitation; Mrs. J. J. Flood, recitation; the country than water." Charlie Jenkins will be home to spend the holidays with his parents...Mrs. Chas. Jenkins was out among friends in the city and the larger young men will soon be playing...Mrs. Myrtle Hall and Miss Nannie Toole entertained the Willing Workers very roary and the larger proving slowly...Miss Mary Brown will spend Sunday with Miss Helen Ashville. Mrs. Jno. Hunter, Mrs. Jno. Summers and Mrs. Felix Kimberly. Subscrbe for The Freeman, 802 First avenue. GREENVILLE, TEX. Specialist Brown, the newly called pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, preached his first sermon to a crowded house Sunday.....Rev. Ford of the A. M. E. Church, which is happy over two fine bright boys.....Mrs. Ida Jackson is able to be up again....Miss Bessie Wade is at Sulphur Springs Church, where Rev. J. W. King preached his farewell sermon Sunday night.....Rev. J. B. Atckin and Miss Lizzie Nixon were married at Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock. Frank Henry is visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry Carter. QUINCY, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special Entrance Lodge No. 16, A. F. & R. M. elected officers for the ensuing year. S. H. Shumaker was re-elected W. M.; Edward Croford, S. W.; Henry Dawson, David's, secretary; R. L. Berry, S. D.; Henry Thomas, J. D.; Edman Carpenter, S. S. Adam Fletcher, S. Cresel, Jesse Fletcher, S. Cresel, Installation December 18 with the Crystal Chapter No. 8, O. E. S. . Mrs. Mary Wilson arrived in the city for the purpose of sending flowers to the home of the deceased by the death of her mother. She will return later...Thomas Williams is very low...The Crystal Chapter No. 8, S. will hold their election Tuesday night. TOLEDO, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Special Secor bellmen will give their first annual ball Tuesday, December 22, at the Zenobia Auditorium...Al Jones, second cook at the Bloody Bee, become a member of the Sol Harvey, manager of the Athletic Club is affording much amusement to the visitors and members...Miss Stewart, second cook at the Ladies Ladder, a graduate from its high school-and a recent (September) graduate from the Toledo Conservatory of Music, has scholarship in the schools of Little Rock, Ark. She will be very much missed by all...The I. B. P. O. E. Armann Lodge No. 29 in the Elks Temple on Fifth Street week Wednesday, December 9...The K. P. B. K. Bruce Lodge No. 67 will confer the degree of Sir Knight, Uniform Rank upon twenty-five members at its first meeting in the new year. LINCOLN'S ANNIVERSARY MAY BE CELEBRATED WITH FITTING EXERCISES Society From Many Surrounding Towns—Directorie Ball Will Be Given—Many Handsome Gowns Will Be Seen. SPEAKING THE TREEMAN GOURSILLE, WI. Dec. 8. —In the grand old commonwealth of Kentucky there are many architects of destiny. Their lives portrayed is an answer to their destiny, and has done his part enthusiastically and full up to the brim, to usher in a better and greater Kentucky. They have done much to stay the monster ignorance, and has done his part shackles that would sink it down into the slough of despond. During the Xmas Holidays we shall give a few pictures made up of our experiences of virtue of perseverance has triumphed and is stirring up higher things from darkness to light; and to help upward and onward an inspiring people by showing them the beauty of this number. There may not be many, but we hope that the result will be upifting and strengthening to those whoalter on the pathway that leads to God. Miss Etta Mae Hays of Hopkinsville, Ky., will be the guest of Miss Edith Smith during the Christmas holidays. Miss Etta is a very charming woman, who will among the number of royally received during the Christmas season. Since the Young Men's Progressive League is somewhat in the air about purchasing property, it does seem that something is being taken into account in the living cheer to the hearts of some of the older people of the race or the orphans. They might combine charity with pleasure and give a big social function for the people of the race. In the process of phans Home, Wirter is almost here and we believe that these young men could help keep the wolf from the door of those who are living there. The young men's persons could stay the wolf of hunger and buy a few pairs of shoes for those little folks at the orphans' home. An affair of this kind could be made one of the most important things for the young men to live. Individuals and organizations would help. At the next meeting of the club let them appoint a committee and place and place the money for the club. The group will join them, and we believe that the organization can not only get before the people in a more tangible way, but can do so by giving them a chance to decide, without a decepit, young and needy. The proceeds a grand New Years party with an attendance of seven hundred people will help. Will they do this? We will wait and see. The society people of this city are expected to be very gay during the Christ- ing and the day. They are being planned by the "Smart Set," and the social ca-ander is almost filled. There will be visitors here from the city's Indianapolis, the L৸gto and Covington. The costumes of the young ladies are expected to be elaborate and stylish. A Director of the L৸gto and Covington, the L৸gto and Co. are expected to be a feature of the most brilliant home girls and added to these the many fascinating strangers, the week will be jollier than ever. Those in society circles will be in the same way other in making a check of real pleasure. Louisville is by far one of the most successful cities in the country in the way of entertaining her guests. Those who are well known for their best-known fictions for entertainment. Every indication points that the coming week will exceed those of former years in point of hospitality, courtesy and social functions. While the most popular of the fictions, the most in the city, yet social leaders of many cities will attend the affairs that are being planned by Louisville's royal set. Already a merry, buoyant and cheerful. The most important is the "Spartet Set," and feat making it much more of their actions during Yuletide. Among some of the fictions planned for the 19th Century, the most important is Old Fellows' Hall. December 22—Misses Scottie Davis, Georgia A. Lattimore, Pearl White and Sadie Evans. "The Boys' Party" at Old Fellows Hall December 28. The first of the fictions, the "Spartet Set," at Odd Fellows' Hall. Directoire Ball December 30, Odd Fellows' Hall. Miss Mary Stanford's reception in honor of Mr. John L. L. L. of the 19th Century's dinner in honor of Class 1902-3, January 1. Young Men's Progressive League, open house, New Years Day. A number of early breakfasts and dinners had been held in the hall. The hall was arranged. On Christmas and New Years the young men will call on the society folk. The many functions will be in vogue on Christmas Day and they will be marked with pomp and style, yet the day will be spiritually observed in most all the churches of the city. The day will not be given up until the morning of the day, with no thought of the birth of the Great Prince of Peace. A sentiment now pervades the "Smart Set" to attend church and bow with humble hearts and fervent prayer. The day will be the day of the "ness of life and the blessings of God, special sermons are being prepared by several of the more progressive ministers, while some will repair to church, not for From present foresight Christmas in Louisville will be one of long rememberance, events in this city and elsewhere, greetings and best wishes of a Merry Christmas. Those of our friends we welcome you. A plain, progressive, sturdy people give you. With all of our Christmas pleasure may we keep in the pathway of progress IN THE WOMAN'S WORLD. BY "DOROTHY" This column is devoted to the interests of all women and their organizations also. Address all communications to Dorothy. The Freeman Indianapolis, Ind. DO YOU WANT A NEGRO DOLL? If you wish a beautiful Negro doll, dressed in the latest doll fashion, write at their address. LEAD GENTLY, LORD. Lead gently, Lord, and slow, For oh! my steps are weak, And ever as I go, Some soothing sentence speak. That I may turn my face Through doubt's obscurity Towards Thine abiding place, 'E'en tho' I cannot see. For lo! the way is dark; Through mists and clouds I grope, Save for that fitful spark, The little flame of hope. Lead gently, Lord, and slow, For fear that I may fall; I know not where I go Unless I hear Thy call. My fainting soul doth yearn For Thy green hills afar; So let Thy hear bury, My greater, guiding Star! —Paul Lawrence Dunbar. WORK OF HOUSEHOLD OF MOST IMPORTANCE So Says President Roosevelt in Re gard to Woman Suffrage. At this time women of every country and all races are very much excited over woman's rights. They feel, if they are permitted to cast their votes side by side in the presidential election, kinks in politics will be forever smoothed out. Of course, the experiment will be the only proof. However, I do hope that our women will educate themselves in questions relative to the government, so that they will be able to use it intelligently, without censure fro the public on account of ignorance of the issue at hand. At a recent meeting of the National League of the Civic Education of Women one of the speakers read a letter from President Obama on woman's suffrage, in which he says: "Personally, I believe in woman's suffrage," says Mr. Roosevelt at the outset of the letter, which is dated November 10, 1908, "but I am not an enthusiastic advocate of suffrage." I am aware of a very important matter. I am unable to see that there has been any special improvement in the position of women in those States in the West that have adopted it. I am aware of those States adjoining them that have not adopted it. I do not think that giving the women suffrage will produce any marked improvement in the condition of women. "I do not believe that it will produce any of the evils feared, and I am very certain that when women as a whole take any special interest in the matter they will do, but at present I think most of them are lukewarm, I find some actively for it and some actively against it. I am, for the reasons above given, rather than what you would expect, that I should support of it, because, I believe in it, I do not regard it as of very much importance. I believe that man and woman should stand on an equal footing, but I believe that equality right means identity of functions; and I am more and more convinced that the great eld, the undisputable field, for the usefulness of woman is as the mother of the family. HER WORK IN THE HOME. "It is her work in the household, in the home, her work in bearing and rearing the home, her work in caring for any man's work, and it is that work which should be normally the woman's special work, just as normally the man's work in caring for the home, and, if necessary, the supporter of the home, and, if necessary, the soldier who will fight for the home. "There are exceptions as regards both man and woman; but the full and perfect use of the woman is the highest usefulness to the sake, is the life of the man and woman who are husband and wife, who live in the partnership of love and duty, the one earning enough to keep the home, the other managing the home. It does seem, the more seriously you think of the matter, that women can do more good in the home with the influence and guidance gained by careful study and preparation, than the sacred position of wife and mother. THE "IOWA COLORED WOMAN." The "Iowa Colored Woman," the only woman's magazine in the State of Iowa, and fastered by the club women of Iowa, is being successfully edited by Mrs. S. Joe Browne, the secretary of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, is city editor. CONTRIBUTE TO INSTITUTION. The American Baptist Home Mission Society of New York and the Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society of Chicago contribute to the salaries of two teachers in the school. In addition to the literary course, stenography, typewriting, printing, sewing, basketry, millinery, music and general housecleaning are given. The Woman's Bible Training Course was attended last year from 26 churches and 6 denominations. MOTHERS' MEETINGS. Mothers' meetings will be held at Flanner Guild, this city, every Thursday afternoon. It is hoped that the mothers of this community will take advantage of the opportunities, cuss and formulate plans to meet the existing conditions among their children. It behooves every parent, and mothers especially, to give some special attention to the boys and girls. The parents' duty by no means stops when the child has made its way to the schoolroom each day. The home influence and discipline must be right, and the school for if the foundation is wrong, then the public school teacher is helpless to aid. MAKES EXCELLENT REPORT. Mrs. Lena Mason, the great evangelist, made the following report to the Indiana Conference the past conference year: Converts this year. 415 Additions this year. 731 Grand total added to church this year. 1,146 Raised for the churches. $5,830.31 Raised for myself. 4,932.45 Raised for the poor. 14,935 P. H. M. money. 10.00 Raised for education money. 10.00 Dollar money. 80.00 Seeing and knowing that a higher degree of intellect was needed among our women, and after having given the matter due consideration, six young women of the law were sent to the attorney and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, in June, 1906, and effected an organization to be known as the Intellectual Improvement Club of Des Moines, Ia. Its object, as the name implies, is for the intellectual improvement of its members. Attorney S. J. Joe Brown was chosen to be the chair of the Brown resigned as instructor the position has been filled by different members of the club. Meeting is opened with the Lord's Prayer, after which the roll call is responded to by a quotation from each member present, always followed by a very interesting program. We have proven to be of more than ordinary benefit. The club has made a study of English composition and rhetoric, the different Negro men and women of the country on a daily, and has partially followed the line of study as laid out by the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. At the present time United States history is studied systematically and thoroughly. The members are greatly interested in the club's work, and have accomplished along the line of intellectual improvement. From a beginning of six members the club now has a membership of twelve, who are as a large, congenial family of college students. The officers and active members are: President, Martha Leffler; vice president, President, Martha Leffler; treasurer, Prudence Durden Rush; treasurer, Mrs. J. R. Erickson; critic and instructor, Mrs. Harold Hughes; chairman of the executive Board, Mrs. J. R. Brown, Mrs. J. W. Holmes of Colafax, Ia., Mrs. H. Woodson and Mrs. James Woods. The honorary members are: Miss Mary contague, now of Los Angeles Cal. M. Mary contague, now of Los Angeles Cal. Y. and Mrs. DeBassfield, of Pueblo, C. Ask Dorothy about the Negro doll. For the education of Negro women Speelman Seminary, at Atlanta, Ga., is making great progress. The women of Missouri are making an earnest effort to raise money to erect a dormitory for the young women of the Western College and Industrial Institute. At St. Luke's Hospital, an ethical and Christian institution for colored people, located at Marlin, Tex., Mrs. Jane Barnes is matron, Mrs. Mary A. Livingston superintendent of nurses, and Mrs. Phelia A. Childs is her assistant. Mrs. Kate Beasley, deceased, of Paducah, Ky., gave her possessions, consisting of a house and lot, an insurance policy for her husband in the bank of a white man who had befriended her when she was without friends. To her only relative, a cousin, she left $5.00. The Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States until January 1, for $1.00 a year. Subscribe now. INDIANA'S SUCCESSFUL NEGRO POET. It affords us great pleasure to introduce to the public, through the columns of this paper, Aaron Belford Thompson, the colored poet, of Indianapolis, Ind. During the past seven years Mr. Thompson has written three volumes of poems, own printing press three volumes of poems, for forming Songs, "Echoes of Spring," and "Harvest of Thoughts." The latter publication, [Name] AARON BELFORD THOMPSON "Harvest of Thoughts," which is now on sale, is in its third edition. This volume comes, in a bound volume of poems, densely bound in blue and gold, contains several illustrations, has 106 pages, and an introduction by James Whitcomb Riley, who classes Mr. Thompson's poet-like pupil, that of the late "Paul Lawrence Durbar. Mr. Thompson is an elocutionist of rare ability, and recites his own productions, especially his humorous poems, to perfection. This young poet not only prints his own books, but has published many of his works, and your authors at very reasonable rates. One of his poems, entitled "Night," runs thus: NIGHT. Night, on her sable pinions, Came down at close of day; She took her Came the gray twilight, And banished the sun away. Arrayed in her dark, sable garments, With her jet black curling hair. She broke by the brook, And a draught she took. And a coolness filled the air. She lay her hand on the reaper, Who had filled and sowed and reaped, And bade him to lay. From the toils of the day, He wilted his number of sleep. And going cross and valley and And seeing things quiet and still, She paused by the rocks And summoned the fox, And cried to the wild whip-poor-will. The wild-fox responded the summon, Which came by that of the spright, And left the meadow he flew. And was lost in the gloom of the night. The whip-poor-will came from her hiding, Among the fallows and trees; She shouted her voice rang Till her sweet voice rang Like music afloat on the breeze. Then night drew her dark, sable curtains, Which parted the light from the day; That the sun should not mar, She lit up each star With a gream from the white milky- way. All robed in bar dark spectral garments, Draping with cold midnight dew, She sate in repose Till daylight arose, Then away from the sunlight she flew. Another little poem, which has caused thousands to think seriously, is entitled "Meum et Tum," and runs thus: Ye living mortal, Death's your fate; Upon Life's road his angels wait; He walks, your future doors to tell, Perhaps a heaven, perhaps a hell; And should you pass him by this day, You almost know what he will say. Then, again, he assumes a comic air in the poem entitled "After the Honeymoon," which runs thus: Look-a heah, Marandy! what you say? Why don't I go to work? an it rainin' this a way? says, it will appear that we will do well to spend our sympathy on our poor selves, having in mind citizenship in the best sense. We may as well add our oft-repeated "moral," that the situation is not without compensation. The American Negro is in no condition to compete with the white man. Capital, experience, education is against him, and his business salvation rests in his opportunity to do business within his race. Until January 1 The Freeman will be sent one year for $1.00. INDIANA AVENUE. Indiana Avenue is not nearly so wicked as it used to be; it is becoming tamer as the years go by. Really, the Exposin' myse'f in the slush an' col'? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! Whut 'o I care of the grub is out? You kin jes' go hungry, an' put up with- out! Runnin' the groc'ry stoe every day, Burnin' up my vit's an' a throwin' it away! Exposin' myse'f in the slush an' col'? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! I did give you money to buy a pair o' shoes! You didn't buy a thing!—but the money's all spent. Exposin' mysef in the slush an' col? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! Etc., etc., etc. Mr. Thompson's entire book is full of entertaining poems and has found a welcome place in many a home and public library throughout the country. We wish Mr. Thompson a successful public life and the recognition and patronage of his poets. This handsome book out of poems, "Harvest of Thoughts," is within the reach of everybody who desires a copy. Post sent-paid to any address for ony 60 cents (in coin). Agents wanted. Address The Domenicus House, 2109 Howard Street, Indianapolis, remembers the folks at home by having THE FREEMAN sent to their address one $10.00 bill for $5 issues. Send your orders today. THE FREEMAN IN NEW ORLEANS LA. Polo Steele, 1317 Lasquet street, is representing the Freeman in New Orleans. He will be much pleased to supply you with the Freeman and publish your news items. THE NEGROES OF SIERRA LEON A writer of Freetown, Sierra Leon, Africa, a city of 60,000 inhabitants, says that the "cafes, restaurants and hotels and most of the stores are owned and managed by native Negroes. They also police the city and some of them who have passed their examinations in law fill the lower magistracies. The last five years have brought about this condition." The writer did not state what proportion of the population is Negroes, nor did he state the proportion of wealth, conditions which are necessary for forming a correct idea of the real progress of the Negroes. How do the people intermingle, fraternize? Without knowledge along these lines the high-sounding citation of the ownership of "cafes, restaurants, hotels and most of the stores" will be meaningless to those at a distance. For it may be as here in America, that certain occupations are fairly conceded the Negroes. Sixty thousand inhabitants make a great, big town. Only a few of our Southern cities exceed the population of Sierra Leon, if the writer is correct in the information. The African city would not, of course, stand for anything like the wealth or diversified interests of a similar American city by way of population. The point is to find the true relation of the Sierra Leon Negroes' civilization as it is best understood. The American Negroes have thought all along that they were the most advanced of the race. But American Negroes do not own or conduct all of the cafes, hotels, restaurants and most of the stores in any of our cities—speaking in a general way. If the situation is not merely one of concession, granted out of peculiar race relations, if the Negroes are expected whenever and wherever they are able to make good, the situation is ideal, and if not disturbed by too much haste, will mean very much for future African civilization. The story, however, sounds a little too good to be true, as it attempts to have us see the industrial condition of the Negroes of Sierra Leon. The development of such skill required in the conducting of hotels and good stores requires not only time, but education and experience. Even if Sierra Leon was a one-horse town, the job would be none the easier. Really 60,000 people could not be a one-horse town. System would be necessary throughout; an efficient head of government would be necessary, and all the rest of it for the intelligent conduct of a city of such a size. Not to disparage, but to arrive at the truth is the object. The intelligence, wisdom and experience required for the management of municipal affairs generally is also shared by those who conduct the business affairs. Does the writer mean to say that that city is thus blessed in its Negro population? "Most of the stores," regardless of the cafes and hotels in a city of 60,000, means something. Perhaps the cafes and hotels do not count for much, the community being essentially agricultural, thus restricting the business. Consequently it may be that that kind of business is not cared for. "Most of the stores," however, is very different. It would be a matter of pleasure to write down such an enterprising community of Negroes, but we very much fear that his chronicling was a pink tea dream. Judging by the very much claimed by the writer, those people are unusual, are doing more than Negroes are doing elsewhere when of mixed communities. They do, it seems, conduct some of the stores, if not the most of them. We cannot make a similar boast. Incidentally, the American Negroes have stores that are generally patronized. In the interest of the exact truth they are so rare that they can only be classified as exceptions to the rule. The tendency at this time is toward segregation—those stores where social equality is suggested in their operation are getting cool on the Negro patronage, this most especially in communities where the race is in large numbers or in larger proportion to the total population. Admitting some truth in what the writer says, it will appear that we will do well to spend our sympathy on our poor selves, having in mind citizenship in the best sense. We may as well add our oft-repeated "moral," that the situation is not without compensation. The American Negro is in no condition to compete with the white man. Capital, experience, education is against him, and his business salvation rests in his opportunity to do business within his race. Until January 1 The Freeman will be sent one year for $1.00. INDIANA AVENUE. Indiana Avenue is not nearly so wicked as it used to be; it is becoming tamer as the years go by. Really, that is just what's getting to be the matter with it; it is getting sluggishly tame, and in most respects—in the wrong respects mostly. The middle section, just beyond the bridge, was breezy enough in the past; a rough house was likely to break out at any place. But, with all that, there were some good features, something alluring, compelling, when one had to see the Avenue once in a while, answering as a tonic. One does get that way. Must see it again, or him again, or her again, and then all is quiet until the desire again fills to the verge and must again be satisfied. Despite the expected outbreaks at this particular section, it was the most popular. And why not? Here were most of the first Negro ventures in business, consequently many worthy and representative citizens were there from time to time. Of all those ventures, Mother Smother's place only remains to tell the tale. She can tell it all as if it were yesterday. How her humble roof entertained the homecomers of the Civil war, and off whom she made her start, or at this time when their money was as the water that flows. At that time Mrs. Smother's place was what in this day is called a shack. It was known, however, that she had money, and it didn't matter much about the shack. When she got good and ready she put up a neat brick building. She literally continues to do business at the old stand. She has lived through the many changes, knows when the times were extremely dangerous. When she is in a reminiscent mood she can give the history of the middle section from the war up to the present time. As before stated, the Avenue is tamer—too tame. Those wide-awake stores, groceries, confectioneries, fish markets, cafes, lunch rooms, that were on either side are all gone. Beasley's beanery, so-called, a marvel of neatness, where you got a good, wholesome lunch and a good rest, if you desired—it is gone. And, what's more, nothing springs up to take the place of those "ships that passed in the night." We voice the old, old cry for the things that were. They say that every succeeding age has pointed out to it the good old past, when in fact each succeeding age is an improvement on the one just flown into eternity. Note the lack of credence. These stories are not believed, being charged to the dulled imagination of the dotage or a desire to appear pharsical—be better than others, of a better age and such like. Tut, tut! is the way it is put when one attempts to prove the present is in instances weighed in the balance and found wanting. But this is one of the "true things" that we are now talking about—a condition which has grown backward, and there's plenty proof left to prove it. For instance, is it supposed that the poolroom twenty years ago was heard batting balls on Sunday? A little thing; no law against it, excepting that of conscience. This is no part of this argument further than to illustrate right quickly the difference. It is only one of the many things that point the whither. No fighting, no gambling, we may say, but plenty of slugging lolling about, like the men with the big, red shawl. Where will the dear young men go? To the Y. M. C. A., the Sunday-school, the lyceum, the singing society. These things, doubtless, are foreign to those most in need of them. Our race is getting a great, big feeling of disdain for the modest, nicer things that go to make up life, many acting as millionaires very often when their total asset is on their backs. Big notioned peoples should be found doing big things—building bridges, canals, skyscrapers and battleships. Here's your consistency. Indiana Avenue is getting away from fighting; it is taking on the big feeling. Questions of the greatest moment are settled in a jiffy—"no doubt about it" idea prevailing largely, or, if not that, then with the waft of the hand questions of the greatest moment are brushed aside as unworthy the consideration. In the meanwhile the little stores, the nice little stores, have gone aglimmering. The little luncheries that sat the appetizing dishes, the little confectioneries to where came the malden half afraid and the lad scarcely less abashed have given away to more or less doubtful concerns, where none is afraid or abashed. The thoughtful now pushing his way through the thick, when at its thickest, runs to parallelism only to be met up with in fiction. One is reminded of Victor Hugo's characterization of the Seine—dark and forbidding doors promising to lead to where there will be no speedy return. But not so bad as this yet, in all justice. Everything is peace—a sluggish peace that bids fair to crystallize and stay. As stated before, here is ample supply for the novelist of the old order—Dickens—to unfold the strange Rip Van Winkle condition that has befallen the erstwhile middle section of Indiana Avenue. Of course there is something doing, but all so different. Great crowds surge in and out of certain doors, reminding one of bees at a beehive, yet they must be drones, one will think. Then the shops may have become so dingy and murky that one feels impelled by a cry within, "Pass on!". Masterly inactivity has settled herself in the seat of the erstwhile busy section. The timid fight shy—give this the portion duck, or the dive, appearing again way beyond on the other side. But what's the use of imposing on the novelist? The deposit is too rich really to be so rudely disturbed; it should be thoroughly worked, giving us a new "Misreables" that would bring fame to author and renown of a kind to the section. Heyser Bros. & Co. All kinds of Fresh and Salt Fish, Oysters and Dressed Poultry. Eggs. Your trade is solicited. EVERY LADY READ THIS. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. 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Base Burners, Hot Blasts, Retorts, and especially our Famous Oak Heater, of which we have so many thousand in use in the city and are giving universal satisfaction, and at very low prices. We have also a full line of Carpets, Linoleums, room-size Rugs, Lace Curtains, etc. Our line of Furniture is complete, at prices that defy competition. Our prices are right, as well as our Easy Terms. We want you as a customer. See us. CASH OR PAYMENTS. The Famous LEVIN 2 Big $2 H All the Latest Designs 37 N. Penn. St. an ous Furniture Co. INSON'S 2 Hat Stores st Designs in Popular Head Gear. and 41 S. Illinois St. LEVINSON'S 2 Big $2 HatStores MME. L. C. PARRISH HAIR CULTURIST 95 Camden Street, Boston A. E. H. The largest manufacturer of Hair preparations in Boston. Dealer in Pure Human Hair Goods. For growing hair on bald heads and bare temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food. Per jar 50g. For cleansing and softening the skin, and parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder. Per bottle. 60c. 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We have done, from $5 to $90 a month. No canvas-ing. All we want you to do is to distribute our advertising matter and receive a sample of Sachet Powder with contract and porticulars, and earn some easy money. Address M'PHERSON SPECIALTY COMPANY, Dorchester, Va. DOVE BRAND BEST IN THE WORLD This Brand of Goods Is handled in the most up-to-date Hotels, Buffets and Cafes IN AMERICA. THE J. C. ROTH P'K'G CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. WantedYoung Men Colored Firemen, Brakemen, Car mail and assist you in securing a position immediately. Railway most urgent roads in country with school. T SPECIAL 30 DAY OFFER: Owing to large number of positions open we are letting students pay half tuition out of salary after being placed to work. Great opportunity to enter the Railway Service. Write for free booklet. Address INTER.RAILWAY CORR.INST HAZEL, Extreme Fashionable Tailor. Taste in Dress is to be commended. We have spent both time and money in trying to produce the best and highest effects in Strictly Up-to-date Tailoring. Come let us show you the result. 333—INDIANA AVE.—335 New Phone 4681. PAWNBROKER. We loan money on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry and all articles of value. Ertel's Loan Office, THOS. WARD, MGR. 209 Mass. chu-ets Avenue, Private office 108 E. Ohio Street. New Phone 1790 Bar-Keeper's Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED On World Boxes Online, at Dugglestone and Designer Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS, COLUMBUS & SOUTHERN TRACTION CO. In Effect Nov. 22, 1908 THE DIXIE LIMITEDS leave I.C.B.5 SOUTHERN TRACTION CO. Indianapolis for Greenwood, Franklin, Edinburg, Columbus, Seymour, Crothersville, Scottsburg, Sellersburg, Watson Junction, Jo and Louisville, at 7 and 10 a. m. and 2 and 6 p. m. LOCAL CARS leave Indianapolis for Seymour and all intermediate points at 6:10, 7:10 a. m. and every hour thereafter until 7:10 p. m., and for Columbus at 8:10 p. m., at 9:10 for Seymour, 10:10 for Greenwood, 11:15 for Columbus and 11:45 for Greenwood. Cars make direct connection at Seymour with cars of the I. & L. Traction Co. for Louisville and intermediate points, also with trains of the B. & O. R. R. and Southern Indiana. R. R. for all points East and West of Seymour. For rates and full information see agents and official time table folders in all cars. A. A. Anderson, General Manager, Co umbus, Indiana. Hotel Notes. SPEAK THE FREEMAN. I read an article about waiters' column of The Freeman wherein you stated that, after twenty years, they had changed from colored waiters to white waitresses at the National Hotel, Peoria, IL. As the hotel exception, the ad, on the country? No, it was the National has had eight different proprietors within the past twenty-five years, and up to the time the change was made there was not hotel in the city employing colored waiters. The hotel has any note in the city used the colored waiters. I will state further that the present management has always preferred white waitresses to waiters in all hotels in the city. The Randle Hotel at Fort Wayne, Ind., to put in girls. We expected the change long before it came, so it was not surprising. We had to thank whatever, as the wives gave general satisfaction, and the public was well pleased. As to going to the expense of fixing a floor for the girls, you have been misinformed. They simply turned out the male help and gave the girls their and as to the girl giving satisfaction, we will leave that to the public to decide. The manager considered our headwalter to be one of the best he has had since he has been in the hotel business, which his recommendation will show. CAPT. D. J. SMITH, Second headwalter for over ten years at the National Hotel, Peoria, Ill. In these days of hard times and severe weather it behooves every colored waiter to look well to his laurels. Our own Dr. Furniss, the American minister to Haytii, covered himself with glory during the revolution in that country. Again the fighting blood of the Haytians was rendering the boiling over paint and a revolution under General Simon has upset that country. Poor old Nord Alexis, the deposed president of Haytil, like all great fighters, has taken the count. He has one great consolation and that is, there are others. Exit, Nord Alexis. Mrs. Gertrude Hutchinson, wife of J. Hutchinson, the popular head bellman at the Galt House, Louisville, died recently. Mrs. Hutchinson was an accomplished musician and woodworker, much beloved by all, who bemoan her loss. Daniel Powell, one of the active members of the Hotel Walters' and Cooks' Alley in Kettering, was a "side pal" of the editor of this department, and we spent many years of service at the Galt House, in that city, "when knighthood was in flower." Messrs. Davis and Walker made an excellent defense of the colored waiters of Detroit in the articles written to the daily papers of that city recently. The editor being familiar with the case and knowing of the situation, highly appreciates the letters of these advocates of their fellow craftsmen. The Warner Hotel, Chicago, has discharged its colored steward and colored waiters, who have been with the company for a number of years and put white glove for their customers to the work of their job. The company did the same thing at the Alexander Hotel on the North Side some time ago. They did not give the waiters a moment's either time. Our good brother and friend, Rev. Henderson, believes the day of independence of the Negro is at hand and yet censures the followers, whom he believed were misguided and committed a grave error in giving their support to another party in the last decade. The Negro's pendence is at hand, and henceforth you will not be able to tell a Negro's politics by the color of his skin. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the sage of Tuskegee and the dean of the advocates of industrial education, in a recent letter to the Negro community, incidents concerning the poor school facilities of the colored children in the rural districts and wound up with an appeal to all members of the race to make an effort to improve conditions. We believe the letter will do much good along educational lines. The loyal colored Republicans of Missouri were given a big dose of "illy white" medicine recently when the party leaders held a jollification meeting. It was given out that 25,000 Negroes were wanted at the Taft court, and figured very largely in rolling up the 1,200 plurality which gave the State to Taft, and especially the two votes by which the lieutenant-governor squeezed in. Will some of the big fellows explain? A pretty political fight is being fought in Ohio, where Theodore Burton, President Roosevelt's candidate for the Senate to succeed Senator Forrest and the mass of the Republican-elects are vying with each other for the senatorial toga. In the meantime Senator Foraker is sawing wood. It seems that a compromise will be reached between Burton and Forrest. Burton will allow Taft to win and then he will be taken care of by President Taft. Robert N. Pannell, head headwater at the Burnet House, Cincinnati, and for many years an officer of the Homestead, Hot Springs, Va., has been engaged as a pilot by Jas. McClain, who succeeded the Fred Allen at the Royal Ponciana, Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. Pannell is a very efficient officer and we predict for much success. He so proudly said that the vice presidents of the Head and Side Waiters' Association. Ex-Queen Lillukkalan of Hawaii has arrived in Washington, D. C., to press her claim for $250,000 for the part the United states played at the time she was dehroned. It was during the administration that the spruce was hatched by some Americans and executed with the aid of some foolish Hawaiians, which resulted in the overthrow of Queen Lillukkalan of Hawaii. The government at the harbor vented the Government from making a serious fight to maintain its government. This incident, we believe, marked the first time the government policy. Since then Cuba, Porto Rica, the Philippines and Panama have felt the effects of our expansion. Santomingo and Hayti may soon feel similar experiences. The hotel employees of Louisville, Ky., have organized a waiters' and cooks' alliance No. 261 and has a membership of 83 members. The organization is led by Lewen, the first vice president; H. S. Rosboro, second vice president; Chas Watt, general agent and financial secretary; F. Hopwood, treasurer; Wm. Carey, recruits and supervises the kitchen committee. The trustees are: Daniel Powell, Alfred Shepherd and John Dehoney. The object of the organization is mutual aid and to keep the members of the hotel in good health all in their department in order that they may keep abreast of the times and always be efficient and up-to-date. It is said that this alliance is quite punctual in looking after the sleek kitchen and the staff. We heartily gratify these young men and wish for them much success. The Pennobscot Inn, a high-class cafe of Detroit, has discharged the colored waiters and put in a white crew. The colored boys were employed in the Pennobscot for several years. They are always employed to handle them, and this very thing was, as it always is, the undoing of the colored waiters. We often hear colored waiters publicly announce the color of the headwaiter. This may be so, but the white headwaiter very seldom prefers to work colored waiters and whenever they consent to take a dining room in white coat, they will be with the ultimate purpose of working in white waiters at some time in the near future. They begin at once to knock the colored waiters to both proprietor and guests in his ways, they will sooner or later succeed in making him believe the colored waiters are not proficient and that white waiters would be a very beneficial adjunct to the hotel. All white headwaiters belong to the Waiters' Union and are used to make punishments for the union side men whenever and wherever they can. President Roosevelt in a recent letter to a southern gentleman in the State of Virginia said in part: "The threat of reduction of Southern representation in Congress is simply absurd. The Republican platform elected, declared for reduction of Southern representation. Mr. Roosevelt approved of it at that time, at least before the election. But now he has been appointed. What kind of food has the President been feeding upon? Such a decision by the President is a hint to the South that the powers that be at Washington utters誓e any trace discrimination or disfranchisement that may be enacted against the colored citizens of that section of the country. What has become of the President's power for or against? Will the Negro always be blind? The loyal Negro Republicans are now getting their dose. who has arrived in New York from an expedition into hitherto unexplored parts of Dutch Guiana, in South America. The negroes were encountered after the explorers visited the Suriram and then cut across country to the boundary between British and Dutch Guiana. They appeared never perfectly black men before, and while lipped type. After considerable effort their language was found to be a mixture of several European tongues, Dutch, Portuguese and English when learning to converse with them after a fashion. Lieut. Wymans said his party was able to get much valuable information from them. He was of the opinion that they had escaped from the coast, doubtless, many generations ago, and formed a settlement far in the interior, where they hoped to be free from pursuit and capture. JURY DECIDES FOR HOTEL. Case Growing Out of Refusal to Allow Prohibitionist to Ride in Claypool Elevator Settled in Three Minutes. The National Hotel, Peoria, Ill., has dismissed its colored waiters and put in waitresses. Colored waiters had been employed in that hotel for over thirty years, but were not allowed for about twenty-five years. A few months ago Mr. Gibbons was succeeded by J. G. Miles, another old-timer, who has served thirty years as headwaiter at the hotel. This last straw seemed to have broken the camel's back, and now so far as colored waiters are concerned, Peoria may as well be wiped off the map. We do not however, place the blame of the failure on the particular shortcomings, because we know from practical experience that colored headwaiters in Peoria hotels had rocky roads to travel. The indisposition of manly waiters to work the hotel and the security good waiters to fill the places of the incompetent ones had no doubt much to do with the several changes in Peoria from colored to white waiters. I vividly remember the headquarters of the "Copperhoppers," an organization of Southerners who worked secretly to spread and maintain slavery. At one period a colored man was not allowed in Peoria and was not allowed to take up a residence in that city, and much of this ante-bellum race prejudice still exists. Race Gleanings TELL HIM SO. If you have a word of cheer That may light the pathway dear Of a brother pilgrim here, Let him know. Show him you appreciate What he does and do not wait Till the heavy hand of Pate Lay him low. If your heart contains a thought That will brighter make his lot, Then, in mercy, hide it not; Tell him so. Wait not till your friend is dead Ere your compliments are said; For the spirit that has fled, If it know, Does not need to speed it on, Our poor praise; where it has gone Love eternal, golden dawn Is aglow. But unto our brother here That poor praise is very dear; If you've any word of cheer, Tell him so. —Human Nature. There is a Negro Automobile Operators' Leage in New York City. There are 21 Negroes employed in the postoffice at Houston, Tex., whose salaries per year aggregate $14,000. Allen Hatter of Folchie Dam, Ark., sold 144 bales of cotton at Little Rock last week which brought $7,344.85. J. B. Britts of Fulton, Mo., put up over 10,000 cans of tomatoes and fruit this season. The produce was raised on his farm. * * * The annual reunion of the Progressive Union, Fountain 754, Grand Fountain, United Order of True Reformers, was held last Wednesday evening. The Negroes of Temple, Tex., own more nice homes than in any other city of its size in the State. Their dwellings are of the most approved and modern style. John Bush, the well-known photographer of Wilmington, N. C., is located at Spartanburg, S. C., and is making button photographs on the streets, being the only colored man in that business. A Fraternity Club, composed of colored men who are graduates of colleges and universities, will be organized at Loussau and the State University and Prof. Jones of the State University are among the promoters. M. D. Butts, near Calvert, Tex., owns 600 acres of Robertson county land. He gathered 50 bales of cotton this year. He has 20 mules, 50 cows, 25 horses, 30 dogs and a landowner etc. He is said to be worth fully $30,000. An organization recently formed by the real estate owners of New York is limiting the use of certain sections of the town. Some of the several well-known Negro real estate men will no doubt test the case in the local courts. Jesse Binga, 3633 State street, Chicago, has recently opened a private bank, which is meeting with success and with prospects favorable. Before embarking in the real estate business, he conducting a safety and loan business, which he will also continue just the same. The United Order of Good Shepherds of Alabama has measured 2,000 acres in Dallas County. The purposes of the order are for the industrial, agricultural and social uplift of the race. The organization has 6,000 members in Ala., 1,100 in Florida and 800 in Louisiana. --- The total assets of the Pioneer Building and Loan Association of Greensboro, N.C., as shown by the recently issued annual report, are $15,336.70. The eleven series issued up to that time was $15,336.70. J. E. Dellinger is president and Prof. James B. Dudley is secretary and treasurer. Wm. H. Holtzolaw, principal of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute of Utica, Miss., is making a tour of the university campus and course a splendid English course is given. The valuation of the property is $75,000. The Baltimore Steam Boat Company, incorporated under the laws of Maryland with an authorized capital stock of $60,000, makes its initial bow to the public. Their certificate of incorporation authorizes them to build bathing beach and hotel business. The whole outfit is owned and managed by a company of energetic business men of the race with George W. Brown as president. "El Liberal," one of the newspapers of Havana, Cuba, announces an architectural competition recently held there for the design of a new building and that Delfin Valdes, who graduated here in May of the present year, was successful in having his plans adopted. Valdes came to tuskegee a number of years ago, very young student and successfully promoted from year to year. He was one of the brightest of the architectural students, and we congratulate him for his success in having his plans adopted for this important building."-Tuskegee Student. THE FREEMAN $1.00 a year until Jan. 1. A remarkable tribe of Negroes, with a increasing number, was found by Lleht, H. W. Hymann, of the tribe. who has arrived in New York from an expedition into hitherto unexplored parts of Dutch Guiana, in South America. The Negroes were encountered after the explorers had proceeded a hundred miles up the Surinam river and then cut across country to the boundary between British and Dutch Guiana. They appeared never to have seen white men before, and while perfectly black, were not of the thick-lipped type. After considerable effort their language was found to be a mixture of several European tongues, Dutch, Portuguese and English predominating. Learning to converse with them after a fashion, Lieut. Wymans said his party was able to get much valuable information from them. He was of the opinion that they were descendants of slaves who had escaped from the coast, doubtless, many generations ago, and formed a settlement far in the interior, where they hoped to be free from pursuit and capture. JURY DECIDES FOR HOTEL. Case Growing Out of Refusal to Allow Prohibitionist to Ride in Claypool Elevator Settled in Three Minutes Special to THE FREEMAN. MARTINISVILLE, Ind.-Special--After deliberating three minutes Friday of last week a jury returned a verdict for the colored man, a former employee of the colored, of Westfield, Ind., against the Indiana Hotel Company, operating the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis. The colored man was one of the delegates to the Prosecution's case against the hotel one year ago. Because he was not permitted to ride in one of the elevators of the hotel he filed a suit against the hotel company charging discrimination against him. The case was sent to Martinsville on change of venue and this afternoon change of venue. The evidence presented in the case, presided over of the hotel company and made, was to the effect that three elevators in the house were exactly alike and were intended for passengers. He said the elevator was not the same as the one upon being a passenger was reserved for women, but that he was permitted to ride in either of the other two cars. He said the case was between the hotel management and the Prohibitionists several men and women who were attending the convention protested against excluding the colored man from the elevator and seven of them the colored man, who was stationed and rode in another elevator with Carter. Remember the folks at home by having THE FREEMAN sent to their address one year. Special reduction until Jan. 1. $1 for $2 issues. Send your orders today. HARRISBURG, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. In fifteen years this place has grown from a town of 2,002 to a city of 8,000, of which our race has about 600, and we become one of the great mining towns in the State which employs a great number of coal mines. We have a church and each has a large membership, one odd Fellows lodge and Household of Ruth. The A. M. E. church gave a dinner on Thanksgiving day, concluding with a concert in the evening. Of all the entertainments of Queen Anne, the Household No. 602 will be on Christmas night given the grandest. They expect to surpass any they have formerly given. The Household expects to have some of the State officers with them that day and night, and they are bending every effort to gain money in connection with the Old Fellows build in that day by 85 feet in the spring. They lost one of their members recently, who was murdered at her home, Sister Frances Coleman, the widow of the late Rev. Chas. H. Coleman, who died December 27, 1908. She was a faithful member of the Order of the Church of Hong Kong at the hands of one George Smith has cast a gloom over the whole community. Smith will be tried for murder next month. The last report I sent to your paper was the crystal wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. Messer, Dec. 4, 1887 when they kindly published the first month of the year. They CINCINNATI, O. Special to THE FREEMAN SPRINGFIELD The defeat of George W. Hayes of this district has not deterred the Negroes from keeping up their organization for a future fight. They are determined to show to opposing forces that they are capable of unity and organization, and do as they have done in other parts of Ohio and Illinois, and elect their representatives to the Legislature. This same determination is evident in the sections of the country where the Negroes have been fortunate in having brave and conscientious leaders. Negroes are the most active and successful next fall and many of the leaders claim they are going to play the game for all it is worth, with a view to getting the "brother" something to do more than the "mother" something to do more than this city were given an opportunity this week to sit on the first floor at Heck's Theatre where the Cole & Johnson company was located. Negroes were involved in the Isleville was in the city last week and was entertained by Miss Jennie Porter with a delightful party. Miss White was the guest of Miss Leik. Miss Leik was the guest of Miss Luchie of Milwaukee, was the guest of Miss Alice Chin of Covington. ...Sam J. Corker Jr. of the Cole & Johnson company spent several hours in the Monitor, edited by Jos. L. Jones, is one of the newest fraternal papers of the country. It has as its associates Mrs. Eva Irving Grant, Miss Myrtle Toliver and Mrs. Robert L. Nichols of Milwaukee, the most up-to-date offices in the country. Editor Jones is a well character in the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias and Adit. Jones stated that there are about 400 uniform companies and 25,000 uniform men, and that he expected to see nearly every man present at Kansas City University. Some people came to see the oldest business enterprises is that of Ed. Gatther at Fifth and Central avenue. He is reported to have one of the swettest men present at Kansas City University. Some people came to see there was connected with his place a rathskeller and it is proving to be quite a success. A stag hotel is connected with the cafe and many of the country stop at his place. There are a number of evidences of progressive Negroes in Cincinnati, among them being J. E. Thompson, William Porter, Fred Lewis, Nun & Kinkead, Roy Troy, John Mc. Roberts, Fountain, John Mc. Roberts and Dickerson, one of the most homelike places at which to stop while in this city is the Perry House, 218 Perry street, Mr. and W. C. Calloway are the proprietors of this house and they have some of the best and most comfortably located in the city. Perry House is located right in the heart of the city and has numbered among its guests some of the best respected people of the country. TROY, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery entertain dinner Thanksgiving Day Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Tnlsley . . . Mrs. Laura Seigare is on the sick list. Mrs. Julia Smith has gone. Mrs. Mrs. Smith has visited and Mrs. Caille Wiley sent Thanksgiving day in Union Springs. Miss Minnie West, of Inverness, Ala., is in the city the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Jesse Smith. Miss Inverness, of Inverness, Mrs. Weedy Ikeece and little daughter Weedy will spend Christmas at Clayton, Ala. . . Mr. G. W. Andrews, Jr. of Brantley. Ala. . . Mrs. Thanksgiving, Mrs. Gus Raspberry slick at the poor mouse. . . Rev. A. D. W. Mitchell has been returned as pastor of the A. M. E. Church and Rev. G. B. West presiding. Mrs. Gus Raspberry has returned to Troy district. . . Mrs. Fannie Bishop died Thursday morning, November 26, at her home on Lake street. Her remains were later buried. Mrs. Gus Raspberry is the number of Queen Esther Court No. 205. . . Each subscriber to the Freeman is urged to ask his neighbor and friend to help increase the circulation of flowers. Mrs. Gus Raspberry is $1.00 year until January 1. See the agent at 423 E. Academy street. . . Mrs. Lena Adair is on the sick list. Hattie Smith has gone. Mrs. Bennett, dated November 20, Rev. Arnold officiated at the funeral. . . Rev. Good was in the city Saturday and left his subscription for the Freeman for Sharon. He was in the city last week. . . Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thrash- er are happy over the arrival of a fine boy. The Free Will Bible Club of this city are doing a good in the way of looking after the children and one of our race. The club met Sunday evening at the residence of Mrs. Charlie Wicks. *Rebecca Court, I. O. O. F. No. 304*, *Mary Jane Hershaw, K. of P. Hall*, admission 50 cents a couple. *Subscribe for The Freeman* = $1.00 a year. *Mrs. James Henderson entered the Club Wednesday*. *Mary Jane Hershaw last Sunday at 11 o'clock*. Dainty refreshments were served. *Mr. William Ford has returned to Dothen, Ala.* *Services were returned to Dothen, Ala.* *Mary Jane Hershaw last Sunday at 11 o'clock*. The past week the Mitchell, preached an excellent sermon. Rev. C. J. Hatcher passed through Troy and Benton, Ala. *Services were siyed by Slayton, Malona Harris and Vilal Almie accompanied the remains of Mrs. Fannie Bishop to Midway, Ala. *Rev. M. C. Hatcher was as usual. Now is the time to subscribe for the Freeman, only $1.00 a year.* JACKSONVILLE. ILL. The Freeman will be sent to any ad- dresser in New York. The Freeman will be for $1,000 a year. Subscribe now. GALVESTON, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Austin for some time, who has been in Austin for some time, has returned to this city... The Metropolitan Art Club of this city gave no-to-date dinner on Thanksgiving at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Radford, 3214 Avenue N., ... Mr. J. Radford was prepared to return to the organization Society announces that the organization will render the following program on December 6, at 10 a. m. Song, society; invocation, Mr. P. H. Matthews, scripture lesson, Mrs. M. Brooks; solo, Miss winneola Andrews; recitation, Jennie W. J. Jowson; recreation, Jasmine Duet, Misses Dorothy Butler and Sarah Harris; paper, Miss Fannie Butler; violin solo, J. A. B. Taylor; select reading, Miss Ethel Matthews; recitation, Mrs. Nettie Jasper; solo, Mr. Hiram Matves; diag仿器; little boys; fianette, Mesdames Grant and Spencer and Messrs Mayes and Davis... Miss Myrtle O. Black of w. narton is in the city for a while. Miss Black is ex-president of the S.S. Missionary Society. The James in the house of worker was 36 years the life crushed about himself between drawheads of two box cars last Saturday evening about 6 o'clock. The man attempted to leap across the gap between two freight cars... The annual hop of the Lawrence Lodge A.C. was a very even-keeled event to be quite a pleasing affair. All who attended having enjoyed themselves to the highest. GREENVILLE, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Bessie Wade is stopping with Mrs. Ada Bensor while attending the C. M. E. Conference at Fort Worth. Tex. Thanksgiving he joined the New Hope Church and C. M. E. church, Mrs. Lucy Flint, mother of W. M. Lewis, has returned to Mount Pleasant after a brief stay with her son. The New Hope Church was called the North or Gatlinville, Tex., for their next pastor, H. H. Reed has a very sick child. T. M. Holloway has purchased his uniform already for his baseball club for the first time. H. H. Reed will be found at James Jefferson's shop on South Right street and would be glad to see his friends come around. Until January 1 The Freeman will be sent one year for $1.00. COOK Waiters and Cooks Prefer our Make Jackets and Linen because they have found them satisfactory. Write for Complete Catalogne FREE giving full instructions to order. Marcus Ruben, Inc., 800 State St., CHICAGO, ILL. Meadow Brook BUTTER IS ABSOLUTELY PURE With hot biscuits it produces what George Ade calls a "Gastronomic Symphony" American Dairy Co. Distributors for Indiana. Phone 3457. Money to Loan! The Borrowing Question. Nobody questions the fact that it is often very convenient to borrow money. The only question is, which company. We are satisfying you on every point and have some interesting facts and figures to offer. You'll find the "Indianapolis" a reasonable and reliable firm. Loans on furniture, pianos, horses, carriages, wagons, etc., are our line. Any sum, any time, most any size payments to suit your pocket book. Intended borrowers should see us before closing a deal; all others should bear us in mind—they need money later. A good enough reference for most people is the fact that we've been established nineteen years. 210 Unity Bld'g. 147 E. Market St. Old, Main, 541—Phones—New, 1419. Box 424. You Will Always Find the Newest and most Up-to-date Goods REED'S We have the latest obtainable and at the lowest prices. Diamonds, Watches, Silver, Cut Glass and beautiful China. Let us repair your jewelry and watch. J. H. REED, 38 W. Wash. 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The President's Anannias Club is growing; he recently included some Indiana members. Pure, unadulterated winter weather dropped off the reel immediately behind Thanksgiving day. It might have been known that all of those Panama millions could not have been spent without s one sort of squabble following. Let's have more of it; we want to know what's it all about. Do the Haitians imagine that they have helped themselves up in the estimation of civilization by the disgraceful treatment of their venerable President? Age requires some consideration. These are the days when one, by chance, stumbles on mysterious packages here and there. The only thing to do in such cases is to do nothing—look unfurried until the eventful day, then tell it. The Negro doll is now before you, ladies. Will you have one? Can you screw your courage up to the sticking place? They are no jets among them—just nice brownies and upwards. Hair to match. Something new under the sun. Robert W. Taylor, now doing business on Wall street as a broker, was at one time financial secretary to Booker T. Washington. It is said that Mr. Taylor has had success since the day he began business. He is giving his attention to railroad bonds and mining. The Democrats of Louisville think of giving the Negroes representation in the fire department and positions on the police force. This as a little matter of exchange at the polls. We stick to the "text"—vote for your friends, whether they be Republicans or Democrats. Enoch G. Hogate has mentioned numerous reasons why the constitution of Indiana should be revised. He holds that the foreign population is a menace to the state as voters, knowing nothing of the affairs or the laws. He recently expressed himself at length on this subject, viewing it the first in importance in the proposed revision. It is now thought that Senator Foraker of Ohio will be returned to the United States Senate. The Freeman hopes the report is true, having in mind his general public usefulness and his regard for the Negroes. The Negroes everywhere have a friendly regard for the Ohio Senator, and who will feel chagrined if he is turned down in attempting to discover the truth. Negroes are geeting too much in evidence as purse snatchers. Christmas is at hand and many, we will suppose, are all down and out. But at that, there are others; these others are not snatching purses; they are working it out, putting philosophy in the situation and to the extent that soong as they have two good hands, with sufficient dexterity to snatch some one else's belongings they are of sufficient dexterity to work by which things may come. The last may be a little slow, but it is sure, and like the story of the race between the tortoise and the hair, will win in the long run, as the dull prodding tortoise won, and simply because he kept at it. In speaking of the recent understanding with Japan, the New York Post said as follows: "To whomever the credit for this belongs, whether to Mr. Roosevelt or Mr. Root or the Japanese statesmen, it can not be given too freely or too generously. It is a patriotic service of the highest order and ought to end once and for all the silly talk of war with Japan, except in the case of such hopeless monomaniacs as Congressman Hobson. Henceforth, if the United States will but treat decently and honorably the Japanese within its borders, the relations between the two countries should be of the friendliest." Miss Nannie Burroughs, of Louisville says that Negro dolls and Negro pictures should be in all Negro homes. In a recent talk, Miss Burroughs said: "Our children are our ideals, as surely as the women of our race are the ideals of the men of our race. These maidens carved from ebony, this array of mahogany blonds, tantal- izing, browns and this aggravation of other hues and shades comes to us as God's most perfect work in the blending of colrs. And certainly He must have been pleased with His color schemes, because He has made more of the 'varied hues' class than of the others." How is that for logic? Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, the well known female suffragist, is getting more eloquent as her years increase, her friends declare. She is now nearly ninety, and the other day at a reception given her in Boston made what her friends say was the finest speech of her life. She said that when she began to talk about woman suffrage she never knew when to stop. "It was my good fortune to get interested in the suffrage question about the time the Negro men obtained their freedom," Mrs. Howe said. "Then for the first time I saw the whole of the other. This seemed to me an intolerable tyranny. I couldn't help but think that after we had held the door open for the Negro we might at least have been allowed to go in with him." Allenworth, Cal., is a new Negro town already surveyed. It is now being populated and built by a Negro company in honor of whose president, Col. Allenworth, the town is named. The site of the new city is on the main line of the Santa Fe Railroad and seven miles west of the Southern Pacific, at a point about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and in one of the most fertile parts of the San Joaquin valley. The land possesses an inexhaustible water supply and produces as good oranges, grapes and sugar beets-as can be raised in the state. Blackberries, sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes and alfalfa grow luxuriantly there, and the country is rapidly becoming one of the greatest dairying sections of California. Col. Allensworth is no deramer. A year or more ago when it was announced that he would build a Negro city, very little was thought of it. Today he has his city in ship-shape style. The site was chosen with care, having in mind the needs of the colonists. Allensworth preferred California, where nature is at its utmost, promising the greatest results. A scheme is being arranged for the protection of the manlike apes in the German colonies of equatorial Africa. It is proposed in the first place that the shooting of these creatures should be strictly prohibited and steps taken for their protection. In connection with this it is proposed to establish in the Cameroons a special reserve for the fauna of the equatorial forest generally. This reserve would include a zoological tropical station, with gardens attached, in which attention would be specially directed to the protection and rearing of the anthropoid apes and other denizens of the forest zone. The scheme would likewise include the study of the fresh water fauna of the tropes generally as well as the investigation and cure of tropical diseases. The establishment of a marine zoological station in East Africa and a (perhaps movable) fresh water station on the Great Lakes likewise forms a part of the project.—London Field. Yes, they will have to be very careful of the preservation of most of the animals. One might Nimrod is astir; it will not be very long before a falling off in the animal population of Africa will be noticed. Rey Morales of New York has been in the city a few days looking after business. Mr. Morales is an expert accountant; he has recently finished an engagement in Chicago which was a credit to himself and profession. Not many young men have had the advantages of the superior opportunities that have fallen to him. He is a Harvard man, has traveled extensively at home and in Europe. He is studentlike in disposition, which added to his acquirements, make him very agreeable as an entertained. By the way, Mr. Morales is not a Negro, according to his statement; he is of Mexican and Indian descent; was born in the City of Mexico, where he lived until he was fit for schooling. The priesthood was the calling designed for him by his father and for which purpose he obtained the better part of his schooling. Young Morales did not cleave to the paternal groove, as is the case so often. He felt that he was ont cut out for the priesthood, consequently turned his attention to the very fascinating business of "figering." In his career he has had difficult jobs which he has always mastered. Mr. Morales, while of Indian and Mexican descent, would readily pass for a colored man, but merely on account of his color. His features and hair show traces of the races he claims to have descended from. THE FREEMAN $1.00 a year until Jan. 1. The Atlas Cloak Co. starting from a very small shop a few years back, has gradually developed into one of the prominent cloak and suit houses in the city. The house is located at 211 Indiana Avenue, near the intersection of a small measure to the tremendous colored patronage it has established. This was brought about by the astonishingly low prices quoted on the goods they carry. Their stock is extensive and includes every known quality and variety so selected as to be desirable for the purse. They are now showing splendid bargains in everything women wear at special Holiday prices. Call and see them. THE BURTON JEWELRY CO. The Burton Jewelry Co., at 58 Monument Place, is making a general bid for the patronage of the colored citizens of the city. This house is thoroughly reliable and is worth a large amount of money on all articles of jewelry. If you are in need of Christmas money we take pleasure in indorsing this house and in providing you with fair dealings and confidential relations. THE FEENEY FURNITURE CO. It is with pleasure the Freeman calls the attention of its readers to the advertiser, the American Friends of Feeney Furniture Co. This is one of the old established houses in the city, having conducted business for more than 25 years. The proprietor is an American and the business is owned by honest American principles. You get what you pay for at Feeney's. None of the arts and tricks common to the "Innovators" are practiced by this firm. Its aim is to give the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Christmas Furniture at Feeney's Every department is now complete. A wonderful display of holiday goods. Don't delay your buying, our stock will not stay complete. Buy now for delivery later. Economize on your Christmas giving by buying at Feeney's. All goods are marked in plain figures. We will open charge accounts with good parties. We are agents for the Famous GARLAND Stoves and Ranges. Drawing Wednesday, December 23, 1908, at 8 p. m. In Coats, Suits, Shirts, Waists and Furs. One-third off on everything. Buy now and save money. ```markdown ``` CHINESE SACRED LILY. GET HIM A ___ This Fir Christmas Furn Every department is now of holiday goods. Don't stay complete. Buy not on your Christmas giving goods are marked in plain accounts with good parties. GARLAND Stoves and R FEENE Mistletoe FREE---A BARREL OF FLOUR A ticket given with e Pink's Cut R 550 Indian Drawing Wednesday, Dec WE HAVE A JANUARY CLEAR In Coats, Suits, Shirts, Wash off on everything. Buy NICE COATS. " SUITS. " SKIRTS. " WAISTS. " FURS. " KIMONAS. ATLAS CLOAK 211-213 Indiana Avenue. people an honest price on honest goods, people an honest price on honest goods, Feney's prices before buying, elsewhere. THE PARKER HOUSE. My Dear—I write you again, and as usual from the Parker House, the well-decorated room is not long since Cole and Johnson and their set were here, and, by the way, a most comfortable room, and is easy to stay in hotels, we regular people had it over, the best we could until the rush was over, yet we enjoyed it; it gave us variety, and you know we need that so much. You know, the public room will be reserved for you. As to the meals, leave that to Mr. Duerson. Mr. Dudley would say, just call him. He so much public generally. Don't forget the address. LOGANSPORT, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Bethel A. M. E. Church is enjoying a season of exceptional prosperity. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society was organized December 3 with Mrs. J. L. Craven, president; Mrs. Maggie Brooks, vice president; Mrs. Norris Lewis, treasurer, and Mrs. Mathi King, secretary. A. J. Allen, G. C. King and Norris Lewis were elected trustees on the same evening. Following the meeting the members gathered at the parsonage and gave the pastor and family a large donation. Addresses were made by G. C. King and DECORATIONS MISTLETOE, BELLS, SMILAX, XMAS TREES, HOLLY, WREATHS. New Seed Store 141 N. Delaware St. New'Phone 2335 Old 5721 norris hair one One For $5.75 No other present is more appreciated than a cozy, comfortable Morris Chair. We have a complete line of these desirable chairs in different finishes at all prices. Some in genuine leather priced up to $30.00. Furniture at Feeney's is complete. A wonderful display delay your buying, our stock will now for delivery later. Economize by buying at Feeney's. All in figures. We will open charges. We are agents for the Famous ranges. FURNITURE AND STOVE COMP'Y 128-130 W. Washington St. As usual we are Headquarters for XMAS ..DECORATIONS.. Laurel and Lycopodium Fes- tooning, Holly Wreaths, Mistle- toe, Wild Smilax. Huntington & Page, SEEDSMEN, Both phones 129. 206-208 N. Del. 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Bryce's Bread sold at all grocers. Jas. W. Williams Real Estate Agent DOUGLASS BUILDING 726 W. Walnut St. Louisville, Ky Home 'Phone 8653 THE STAGE HAYWOOD The Kratons are delighting the Parisians with their "Hoopla" act. Scott and Crosby in their new act are at the Family Theatre this week. James E. Rogers is stage carpenter at the Palace Theatre at Jacksonville, Fla. The Whang Doodle Four appeared at Decatur, Ill., this week. Next week they go to Chicago. P. S. Jenkins, trombonist, band and orchestra, with Allen's Minstrels, sends regards to R. O. Henderson, Chas. McKenzie and all friends, Henderson, write. Williams and Stevens with their "Governor of Dixie" company were unable to appear at the International Theatre, Chicago, this week on account of the failure of the managers to keep their contract. Robert C. White and his bunch of Darktown Swells have joined his old-time partner, K. G. Barton's Anusement Company, White and Mr. Barton are proprietors. Regards to the Tramps Club. New Orleans, McNells, write. The Pewes, Chas. and Sadie, report great success with Williams & Baynard's famous company, The Florida Blossoms played Qutman, Ga. he same day the doubours were there. There was hearty handshaking among the performers. Tim Owsley, who for several years has been the star of Mahara's Minstrels, and recently a big feature of the Pekin Theatre, Chicago, has been engaged by Messrs. Voelckel & Nolan to replace Salem T. Whitney, leading comedian of the Bold Play Troubadours, at Dallas, Tex. December 7. Sylvester Russell has announced that he will overcome the competition and success can reward his energy. He is slowly at work on an original comedy in three acts. Whether his first play will be put on next season at Mott's Pekin Theater in Chicago or not depends only upon circumstances which will take place between now and then. Billy Young, formerly straight anan with the first production of the Smart Set with Billy McClain and Ernest Hogan, was the best interlocutor before the footlights, has accepted the position as straight man with the Black Patti Troubadours, beginning December 1988, being he two big "finds" and has already contracted for new printing for these very valuable additions to the Troubadours. Manager Voeckel of the Black Patti Troubadours spawns a surprise on the company of Shawne Hogan, a newly calling upon understudies, Slim Henderson for leading comedian, and Chas. Bougia for the straight part. Both went through the show perfectly, including individual roles, a new comer the Patti show, was also surprised by being called upon to play the part of the English chapple, and his condition has never been known to be caught napping in case of indisposition of any of the members of his company and always has his understudies kept up to concert pitch in anticipation of being called upon at a moment's notice. ALLEN'S MINSTRELS. We are still in Mississippi and the business is simply fine. Our show is a screamer nightly. H. S. Smith opens at the theater and follows. Then comes Paul Carter, the man with red on his coat, and he hits them hard. The reliable J. B. Norton, the funny old man and short man with the sweet voice. Last but not least comes little Johnnie Lee, the acrobat, in songs bound nightly. James Hamilton, the clever baritone singer, joined us in West Point, Miss. December 6 and is a great female impersonator, is with us. J. H. McCameron is alto in our concert band, Pearl Mappins, our hoop controller, just above Master Clifton Boyd, the four-year-old contortionist, is away above the average, is the boy send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. J. B. Norton sends regards to Black and Jones; write. Prof. J. M. McCameron would be to hear from Stevens and Williams. Write. IN DEHOMY. By JULI JONES, JR. The dear old stroll, with zero, ice and snow, but the shops are doing their usual business. The people who have nothing at stake, looks as if it will be a good winter, providing nothing happens behind the curtain, the strike causing the Standard Oil wagon supply. If any one of the above factors go wrong, it will be an all-around closing up until "the birds come out." This seems to be the season for producing. Two 'new productions were sprung last week. Miles & it, and they added an etch which lasted one hour and fifty-nine minutes, called "Way Out West Over the Bumble Bee's Nest," booked by the stars, Lyrics by the band, and looked over by Jul Jones Jr., Miss Billy Ingals and all. It happened at the Royal. And what is more, it held the audience seat-bound for the entire show. To accept the man who has to furnish the salary, the patrons of this lovely Stroll are a wise one. No matter what kind of show the booker offers they will sit until the oil gives out. THE CASINO has changed hands again. The theater will times one chance more left—step up, dear angel, you are next. The bills offered this week are about the average. Nothing special. Skewed skyward for some new songs. If a song gets popular around here, it is worked until the author prays for it, that song Baby Doll was sung in seven bodies and last week. Everybody had a whack at it. THE PEKIN had a new bill as usual and a good one at that. The bill opened with a neat balance actor well dressed, or just fair. This was followed by the New York City bill for a clean comedy. Next came a western romance. Two of the people were fine, but the bad work of the halfbreed shat-tat in the good work of the other men and others. We have been taught that when an Indian pulls out his weapon he generally uses it. Indians have no such dramatically trained eyes as their imitators in full. Chen came the expected young man ever get into an Indian land and start some of this stage foolishness, the insurance company would have to pay our money in full. Chen came the expected Levy in full. Chen came the expected young men are still popular in Dehomy. The first part of the act did not go so well, as it is not a talking act, but the second part is a curtain encore. Their finish will get them a curtain bow any- where. Following this came Miss Lottie Grady with the hardest spot on the bill. This young lady showed some real grit and must have been charged with nerve powder to follow Bland and Jones in her state. Grady had made a rough house out of the audience from a singing and dancing standpoint. However this young lady fooled everybody and put up the best single shingers we ever saw in her state career. It is a question whether any better has ever been offered in this house. Miss Grady sang three songs and every one welcomed her as a performer. Her actress has ever once on this the Pekin stage, to the mind of the writer. Miss Grady's articulation and pronunciation has improved wonderfully and it looks as if she has found that long-standing big troupe of tumblers from the Ringling Bros. show. These acts are always good, as they work the same, regardless of house, place or crowd. The GRAND. The pace seter of Dehomy. There are two passwords along the Stroll. The first is "What's on at the Grand?"; next, "Let's go to the Grand." Grady is very comfortable with a New York Casino production. The Casino offers once an all-star cast in a passing show. The Grand offers something just opposite—a passing auditor and out, and it looks like a case of dropping in to see and be seen. The bill for the week is a top-notch. New faces, new faces, new faces, who stands right in the middle of the stage and modestly defies them all. After looking over her record it is a question if there is any ballad reader who could possibly be a lady opened the house in July and has worked every night with the exception of two weeks vacation. She has appeared in the movie "The Lady opened the house" which gives her the grand total of 700 songs, taking 400 encores. This gives the proxy figure of 1,100 choruses. These figures look big, but they are the sums up from facts, as a real singer to sing. Truly, Yours, Mr. Billy Earthquake, occupies the big sign in front. This sign has two meanings that are big. You can tell by looking at Billy's big show. Billy did it; in fact, he has about fixed things in this house. The management will find a lull in the black monologues to follow, as this is about the end of the show. The pepsters will have to come clean with the new stuff. If they don't, it will be a case of "Whose been here since I've been gone?" Next the Honolulu Girls, which came with a pure singing act; not a sister act, as both can do as good in a single singing turn as anybody that has appeared in these parts. The act is well known for its hard and will please any audience, because they go right along with their work, and that's what gets the public. THE WASHINGTON. The house of many novelties. At this place there is no telling what's coming next. This house is the home of the house, and if your act don't take, the management cans you out and starts matters all over in the middle of the house, and out the other. The management has signed a Kickers' League, that kickers are the direct cause of all improvements, so that when this house is not packed it can be moved. You can try anything in this house; if it don't work, the manager will work on you. Alfonso Claybrooks, of Figi Trio, the act that turned things upside down in Dehomy is an Indianapolis boy, a cousin of Ruby Shelton, and has every mark of Ruby. This trio is in the direct path to the big road when they do reach it. THE SMART SET IN CHICAGO. What is there to be said about this grand old production that an ordinary woman is the first woman in the world to the theatrical profession? This show has been viewed by every writer in America, from Allan Dale and Acton Davis visits the Swamptown Labs. This show is the first of the world's most well-known people and is the only Negro production that holds its own in every way. In the big cities, the Blacks' Brown's doudous and other, has also dropped into the sage bush. The Smart Set stands alone with Dudley and his fifty. It is a question that he has to ask, with the new show with Mr. Dudley, and, secondly, whether to accept the Smart Set without Mr. Dudley. This show has made this young man veteran that has been old black man with the public. The public would not accept Monte Christie, the first of James Nell's neither-old, but a "old," and "old," would to accept the Old Homelyman Thompson. This same rule may work with Mr. Dudley and the Smart Set. The American theatre-going price is the same as the cost of the show that is when ever an actor is good and in, they keep him in and demand it of him and nothing more. Mr. Dudley is in any other show, and it may be the most other, but look bravely into the face of this problem, and, strange to say, he is not the creator of the Smart Set. This production is the first of the World's Homelyman. He had at that time it never occurred to these gentlemen that this production, which they sent on, was based on joy, and the most household's record of America; neither that it would be introduced by an instrument such as is found in the personality of "the "one-star," comedian, "Ludley" and "the" This show was produced about eight or ten years ago and will have to be placed along the side of American standard plays, and has always been the open door to the exhibition to perform this display their talents and has interested such players as the Whitney Bros., Homer and Tutt, who are now stars of the Black Patti Troubadours; Jerry Mills, Tim Bryman, the great music writer, William the�, the Marlboro Smart. J. Ed Green and a host of others. There is no other show that can boast of such reproductions, save one, and that is Sam T. Jack's Creoles, the incubators of the present generation of the new and the new. Tumor has it that Gus Hill will star Mr. Dudley in a new show next year. That sounds like the word tomorrow, the day that never comes. It seems like such a drop in interest, de-dotted and new. Set. "On a of the funniest things about this show is that the play never has anything to do with the title. After carefully looking over the Smart Set, we cannot say that it is inferior to any other show it belongs to the class A productions. It would be silly talk to compare one colored show with another, as every one knows that no two shows are just all the. The Smart set is stage dressed in every way. Class. There are fifty others and dancers and dancers that can play, sing and dance. SPOTS AND PLACES IN THE SMART SET. Laying everything aside, when you go to the Smart Set you will have many a good laugh, and real ones at that. Duddy, the first part of the show that was ever offered. It is beyond anything that McIntyre and Heath ever offered. Their trials and tribulations about their jams is just simply a scream. "Mr. McIntyre of the Pekin Theatre, who is now playing a one small part in the show," the part is small but oh! how he plays it! Jerry Mills, formerly stage manager of the Pekin, is one of the center of the stage parts of the show. "The wrench comedian," the man who can play any part in any show on the road and do it well. It is funny that Mr. Mills doesn't do any dancing in the Black Politician, as he is a class A dancer. Miss Nettie Glenn, the dainty soubrette of the Smart Set has had a hard time in getting to the front. If memory teaches the writer right, she began as a wall flower in the original Trip Coorct. Like the business as a vollech light position, and what is more, she is going to keep it. Her effort to entertain has put her in the front rank and she is there to stay. Miss Jennie Hillman, a member of the Smart Set, is another lady from the original Trip to Coorctown and also one, so can imagine the business as a vollech chorus girl, but now things have changed. Today she is a stand-out alto of the Dudley fifty. When anybody has a stand-out voice among the chorus of fifty colored voices, that same person would qualify for grand open. Miss Hillman has the pipes. Tinnam Bryman, the music composer, and his wife Daisy are included among the Dudley fifty. This is the glorious return of the prodigal children. The New Fall Dress Skirts Special Sale on $5.00 Skirts ... $1.95 A Great Sale of Dressy New Models at $5.00 Picture shows one of these hand-some Dress Skirts at $5.00 Amazing value, to be sure. Price is hardly $5 more than you'd pay for the making. Included are the open front effects as well as many buttoned styles in gored or pleated models. Have them in especially fine Panamas in London smoke, blue and black shades Perfect in fit, in hang, in tailor- Lotte the bill, al grit nerve with ease has heard audience depth. Mrs. Birdie Ormes Dudley has been pushed up a peg in the cast and she has the better part. She looks every inch of the part she has played, and she has Black Politician than any other character in the cast. The looks of a part is half of any show. Just suppose that the first act of the Black Politician was presented in vaudeville. What kind of an act would you have to get to follow it? The first act of the show is brimmed over with mement and has the speed of the Empire State Express. Miss Jenny Pearl still holds her position in the center of the stage and she does the part she is always pleasing. "A smile, another smile." Then the audience smiles. The business needs all the Jennie Pearls that are available. Boots Allen is clever in his part as an old man down South and he does his part to the letter with case. Mr. Dudley has done one of the clearest tricks ever attained by any other comedian on the road by not publishing his "Old Black Crow" song. It is strange that pirates have not stolen this song as they have everything that this comedian has offered with the exception of his head and legs. It makes no difference what different narrow-minded players say about the Smart Set-It. It pleases the masses and the IT-It pleases the door. And that all is there to be show business. THE PROFESSION AT NEW ORLEANS The Hobos' Club is making preparations on a large scale to entertain at its smoker at an early date. Our worthy Hobo, Wm. North, is at the head of the enterprise, assisted by other Hobos, including Bish Bailey, Lew Mnnr., B.B. Dewberry, Wth Cook, and P. M. W. G. Hobo, H. G. Callioux, Hoky Polk. Spriggins & White's Vaudeville Company appeared at the St. Catherine Hall on Monday evening, November 23, with their big one, and showed to the capacity of the Hall, standing on before the caravan. The lower several specialties that were particularly good, among them being the two headliners Kenner and Lewis, who responded to several encores. Miss Alice Oliver, soprano, sang "Eternity" and "You'll Be Sorry Just Too Late." Miss Willie Johnns sang "Man and Caravan" and "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." She scored several encores. Baby Inez, as the little Indian squaw, sang "Napanee" and featured the same. In fact the company as a whole was very good. Prof. Dudley of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels assisted in the showरा, and the video made the play made very happy with the melody that came from his violin. Miss N. J. Franklin, our musical directress, presided at the piano. The Pythian Temple is progressing nicely and from present indications will be in readiness by the 15th of January. Everybody is looking for a gay old time when the Patti show comes to town and other colored companies. Say, Tim Owsley, how is that suit you and Jno. E. Lewis bought. You don't write any more. Kenner & Lewis send regards to Brooks & Hunter, Matthews & Simpson, Ada Harris, Roy Pope, Jno. C. Boone, Slater & Perrin, and other members of the profession. Clarence Bush, the “Beau Brummel,” sends regards to Marion Brooks and wishes him success. Freeman patrons can get their papers every week from Clifford J. Gurdry, 321 Dryades. HOWE'S GREAT LONDON SHOW CLOSES. Eugene Clark and Miss Hicks have made a successful season with Howe's Great London Show, which closed on the December at Bochran, Ga. Miss Hicks will be visiting Louisville to her mother. Mr. Clark went to Memphis to visit his sister. Mr. Clark had the pleasure of stopping at Mrs. Kersands house in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Dave Smith had a nice time. Fred White was also with them. Grant Smith has returned to his home at Louisville. Mr. Clark sends regards to all friends and wishes to hear from his brother, Joe Clark, and his son, Robert Clark. Abel Bros., a new firm of undertakers, have opened a place of business at 423 North Avenue and Pine Street, West Ohio street. They have a nicely furnished office and chapel and are prepared to care for any business coming to them. WANTED—Colored Vaudeville Performers for Gaiety Theatre. Colored peoples 'ametuer contest every Wednesday Night. THE FREEMAN $1.00 a year until Jan. 1. Choice Wines and Liquors. Fine Cigars and Tobacco a Specialty. Courteous treatment. W. T. GIBBS, Prop., 776-770 Indiana Ave. Old Phone. Main. 3882. LADIES! Is your Hair Falling out? Does your Scalp itch? Have you Dandruff of the scalp? If so, don't do anything else but write to W. A. Johnson, 92 Worthington. LADIES Is your Hair Falling out? Does you Scalp itch? Have you Dandruff of the scalp? If so, don't do anything else but write to W. A. Johnson, 92 Westminster Street. Boston, Mass., and state your case fully. 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We have not showing the land hibited by us, sire, the Piano INDIANA'S LARGEST WAN Colored acts laying one to six weeks work Marion A. Brook WAN who double stage—kind of brass in parish it. Address mail on December 16th; Seal WA FOR DOUGLAS Four chorus girls, ing, which will be DO Sole Chas. McKenzie, HOM Is a cement or Not be are boo comfort marks Now To make consideri fastidious Note the Bob ST The In At the Cl Loans and Disc Overdrafts..... U. S. Bonds..... Marion County Banking House Other Real Estate Cash..... Due from Bank Redemption Fund Capital Stock.... Surplus Fund.... Undivided Profit Circulation.... Deposits.... at prices and on terms that defy competition, including such standard makes as the Chickering, Vose, Jewett, Behning, Lindeman, Kroeger, Wulschner and others. We have now our Holiday Display on our floors, and are showing the largest and most beautiful stock of Pianos ever exhibited by us. Call now and make your selection, and if you desire, the Piano will be reserved and delivered Christmas morning. Wulschner-Stewart MUSIC COMPANY INDIANA'S LARGEST MUSIC HOUSE. 128-130 M. PENNSYLVANIA ST. Colored acts laying off in Chicago or near by, send me your open time. Can give from one to six weeks work. Colored acts of all descriptions send me your open time. Marion A. Brooks, Grand Theatre, State & 31st Sts., Chicago. who double stage—must be real musicians. Piano Player who doubles any kind of brass in parade; car; show south all winter. Make salary low—you get it. Address mail only, L. C. Kelley, Brenham, Tex. Dec. 12th; Bellville, Tex December 16th; Sealy, Texas, December 19th. WANTED! Four chorus girls. Must be good lookers. Send photos when writing, which will be returned. Salary low, but you get it. DOUGLAS & WORTHEY, Sole Owners and Managers, Chas. McKenzie, Stage Mgr., - 391 Fourth St., Macon, Ga. 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President Frost, of Berea College, Kentucky, is admirably named. He is said to be a "cold proposition." Bishop Walters accepts the verdict with the complacent smile of one who did his level best to have it otherwise. Collector Charles W. Anderson is feeling rather comfortable these bright autumn days. Can you blame him? The campaign managed to worry along this year without the expert service of the Honorable George Washington Chivis. President Roosevelt is not afraid of the word "equality" when discussing the race problem. Vide his Y. M. C. A. speech on Thanksgiving Oay. Many a good man has been all right in th heir, the Recorder of Deeds germ got in its deadly work—and then there was no more to him. Brooklyn now has a black "Eye," and Summer H. Lark is doing some tall meditations in his cloister on the rocky road that transgressors are called upon to travel. The special Thanksgiving issue of the Advance Citizen, of Springfield, Ill., reflect great credit upon the journalistic taste and managerial skill of Editor H. T. Bowman. The Hitchcock "steam-roller" did not run over anybody who had judgment and knowledge. He came down the pike slowly and "honk-honked" loud enough for all to hear. If each Negro leader could be rewarded according to the he sees for himself, and there were enough big offices to go around, President Taft would have no trouble in passing out the patronage. Inauguration day comes on apace. If you have any friends in the nation's capital, now is the time to warm up to them and secure a cordial invitation to spend the inaugural season with them. J. Max Barber, after a lengthy journeymen in the wilderness, has reappeared in journeymen's life. No time limit has been set upon the illustrious globe-trotter's stay in this section of the fourth estate's troubled vineyard. Our invitation to that complimentary dinner, to be given by the Rev. S. L. Corkers, of Washington, in honor of Lawyer Albert S. White of Louisville, must have miscarried in the mail. Anyhow, if the Hon. George L. Knox should be sent to the United States Senate, he would be convinced that he would make up a large part of the loss the State of Indiana is about to sustain in the retirement of the Hon. Jesse Overstreet. Harry S. Cummings, Baltimore's famous legal light, emerges from the late battle with his reputation as a prophet several years ago. His points would not be secured notice that the Negroes would not do her duty and that the Negroes would not follow the caravan of the ungodly. The so-called "illy-white" movement in Georgia will fall. Col. H. A. Rucker, Col. J. H. Deveaux, Col. J. W. Lons and Col. "Pink" Morton have donned their fighting clothes and the fellows who want to usurp dums now held by efficient colored men will be put out of business in short order. Brother J. H. Murphy, of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, who declined to support Mr. Taft in the recent campaign, appears more or less reconciled to the people, but unless a disposition to drop the subject of national politics, however. Mississippi, with her fourteen Negro banks and thousands of productive farms and beautiful homes, furnish ample evidence that Jim-crow laws and restrictive policies are not strong enough to keep the Negroes down who are determined to rise. "kep pluggin aay." The "Short Flights" man said over a year ago that the next President of the United States will be a traffler reform. The president said adding a revision of the tariff that will be genuine reform, indicates that we are "sum punks" as a prophet. President Roosevelt's address at the Y. M. C. A. corner-stone laying at Washington on Thanksgiving Day touched the marrow of the race problem, and once more emphasized his belief in the efficacy of the tariff and the door of hope" as solvents for all the problems between man and man. "Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock—our hat's off to you!" The generous reward is in keeping with his painstaking imaging and electing Mr. Taft. As the official head of the great postoffice department, Mr. Hitchcock will to it that the colored brother gets a square deal. Let us again remind the dear, race-loving Negro race that the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home at Anacostia, D.C. is still in debt to the extent of money being in the churches of the land would lift this mortgage without difficulty. Why not push such a project? Sylvester Russell, playwright, has our best wishes for success in his new field. His return to the dramatic page of The Times will be a huge success. The mens clientele of readers who have followed his original productions and well-digested criticisms in various standard publications throughout the past decade. George B. Cortelyou, William Loch, J. Emmett J. Scott and Daniel S. Lamont are conceded to be the greatest quartet of private secretaries that America has yet produced. Faithfully reflecting some of the greatest critics they have gathered enduring luster unto themselves. We may not look upon their like again. John A. Lankford had a large hand in carrying Missouri for the Republicans and felt a suitable reward for his skillful architecture, who builds political fortunes as well as big lodge halls. There is a feeling that the office of Supervising Architect of the Rev. Jay Albert Johnson, of South Africa, seem to disposed to "gag" at his being termed a "missionary bishop." What was the right reverend gentleman sent to the Negro newspaper to do to sonary work among the natives? Why not face the facts and call things by their right names? Editor N. D. Brasher, of the Cleveland Journal, does well to call attention to the intimate relationship of the press and the Negro newspaper with true religious fervor as he goes in and out among their flocks. The church and the newspaper have many interests in common and should be for the uplift of the race and humanity. A national commission to investigate on the condition of the rural schools of the South and to determine some way in which it might be possible to be a step in the right direction. Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, Prof. Richard T. Greener, Professor Richard T. Greener, M. Lowey would be fine material from which to select the colored members of such a commission. The fearful folks who at one time objected to industrial education because they thought designing whites were trying to force it upon Negroes alone are now well known. I found this training of such great value that they are crowding the Negro out of his erstwhile monopoly of joys and recreation. Industrial education is useful to the masses of all races, the mad --- --- colored people must not be selfish enough to expect to have it all to themselves. The decision of the Supreme Court in the Berca College case simply illustrates that the nation's highest tribunal can always manage somehow to keep in line with the anti-Negro sentiment of the country. The court also that Antiquated makeshift, the doctrine of state's rights, is seldom appealed to except to do things to the black folks, without doing damage to the constitution. Editor W. H. Steward, of the American Baptist, Louisville, Editor W. D. Johnson, of the Lexington Standard, and Rev. P. H. Johnson, of the African National Congress giants in the race for the Recordership of Deeds at Washington. Your Uncle John C. Dancy is serenely watching the contest from a choice seat in the grandstand, and the winners will be any of the runners will be any the worse off by reason of their violent exercise. Without question Tennessee's quantity for national recognition is the polished, intellectual and energetic J. C. Napier, of the high school teachers of the high school supporters of Mr. Taft and stood up manfully for his choice in the face of tremendous opposition, at a time when his voice and personal strength was sorely needed. The suave and courtyard Mr. Napier certainly deserves well at the hands of the Taft administration. Tuskegee Institute, ever in the vanguard of useful methods, is to have a tuberculosis exhibit, on the order of the one which attracted so much attention at Washingtoon University and the Tuskegee Congress. The exhibit will be under the auspices of the International Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and will open Monday, December 18th at the South's "Black Belt" should lead to Tuskegee that week. The "Black Cabinet" will remain intact at Washington. This announcement is in keeping with the fact that of very worthy colored patrons from waiting time and strength hustling after the comfortable berths now occupied by the Cabinet, Tyler Wynn and Robert H. Terrell, James A. Cobb and John C. Dancy. There is no law preventing the willing ones from applying for the berths he made however. Why not try for them, let the Negro incumbents alone in their glory? Secretary of War Luke E. Wright, whose entrance to the Cabinet was viewed CHECK DOWN BRO BILL CHEE DAN BROTHER CHARLES J. HIS BARL with such intense misgivings by the Boston Alarmist, is not pleasing Editor Trottier, who is working out Negro employees' prosecuting Negro soldiers Jim-crowning the race generally in the War Department, as gloomily predicted by the Postonian, Secretary Wright is handling the taches, enlarging the sphere of the black soldiers' activities by providing for Negro bandmasters for Negro regiments, and following out by his genial predecessor in giving the darker races equal opportunities to score in the battle of life. The War Secretary's scaring offense, it seems, lies in refusing the Editor Trotter's fama as a prophet of evil. Arthur L. Macbeth, one of the race's leading photographic artists, and who gave an excellent account of himself as assisting James Town, Jamestown, has a fine studio at Norfolk, Va., and is doing a thriving business as a producer of moving picture entertainments. Ole W. Macbeth, who gave a free exhibition in front of L. W. Bright's Mt. Vernon Hotel at Norfolk, brightens the castes to assemble thousands the castes to return as they were flashed over the wires fro m the various states, interspersing the figures with views of well-known people in the city. Mr. Macbeth bears a close resemblance to President Roosevelt, and on more than one occasion has been misrepresented in marvelous landlord of the White House. MT. VERNON. IND. Miss ebbtie Know, of Princeton, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Webb.....Mr. Frank Barbour, of South Bend, is in the Mountains, visiting Edwards, of Terre Haute, is visiting Mr. Woodfork and family.....Mrs. Maria McClure, one of Mt. Vernon's highly respected citizens, died Thursday evening, Mrs. Albert Edwards, of Terre Haute, is sickness. She was a devoted Christian of the Free Baptist Church. She died in full triumph of faith. She leaves two daughters and six sons and two grandchildren to thank those who helped the miduring her illness.....Rev. Majors, of the Missionary Baptist Church, baptized six candidates Thunksgiving Day. They also served dinner at the A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening, under the auspices of the Adult Choir, was quiet a success, socially and financially although the rain poured quite a nice amount of rain. On December 13, Thompson entertained Rev. White and family, Miss Maggie Johnson, Beatrice White and Floyd Bellmeyer for dinner thanksgiving. On December 13, there was a Christmas dinner at Brentwood school house.....Mr. Alice Pain is quiet sick.....Mr. John Offet and wife entertained at dinner. Thanksgiving, Mrs. Alice Pain, and Evansville, Richard Offutt and sister, Miss Sade, of Harrisburg, Master Carel Offutt --- THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. and little sister, of Morganfield, Ky.... Rev. Hodge and members of the Free Baptist Church attended the communion serv- tion, E. Chath, and Rev. Hodge also delivered the sacramental ser- mon, which was fine....Miss Minnie Bis- hop, M. Jerry Spotsville and Mr. Jackson of the teachers association at Ev- ensville Friday....Miss Hallie Williams, of Carmi, Ill., spent Thanksgiving in the city....Miss McMullen, of Unlontown, vis- toration. Thanksgiving in Rev. Hodge spent a few days in Danville, Ill. this week...The Relief Corps gave Mrs. Lena Johnson quiet a surprise last Tues- day night. All reported a good time at date hours. It was a kind of re- freshments in abundance, then the de- parted to their homes wishing her many loys of life...Rev. R. J. M. Long, P. E. of Evansville district held his first quart- erly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday. The love feast in the morning was quiet interesting and impressive. The afternoon service was still high, then at the free-taxed delivery quite a strong sermon to a well-filled house. The Freemaxan the folks at home by having THE FREEMAN set to the address one year. Special reduction until Jan. for 52 issues. Send your orders today. affair promises to be a rare treat...The Ellks' memorial services will be held Sun- day, December 6, at Masonic Hall at 2:30 B.m. S.P.N. H. Magee will preach the sermon for the occasion and several mem- bers will make addresses...The Leland Hotel is yet on a quietus but doing a good business... L. F. Osborne has opened a saloon at Eleventh and Washington streets. Now, we hope the best of order possible will be observed and that the place will close at midnight as the law requires, no vulgarity will be tolerated and no women enter the place. The Freeman the folks at home by having THE FREEMAN sent to their address one year, with special reduction until Jan. 1. $1 for 52 issues. Send your orders today. The College Heights Investment proposition should not be overlooked by our women. Take advantage of the opportunity to buy a home, or to in- vest in this as a money-maker. Sev- eral women have already bought homes and others should follow the example. It costs but a postal to learn the particulars. Write to day CLARKSVILLE. TENN. Mrs. Clarence Clark, formerly Miss Lilie Overton who has been sick for two years, died on the 24th and was buried on the 25th. Mrs. Clark was one of Clarksville's highest types of colored ladies and was of one of the best families in the city. Dan Overton, among the best citizens of this city and well known far and near. Mrs. Clark's funeral was conducted by Rev O. J. Goodall, of the Fifth Ward Museum of the City, Tenn., of this city, died in Memphis. Tenn., on the 23d, where he had been employed as a brakeman on the I. C. R. R. for several years. Mr. Reynol leave a widowed mother, of this son was her only support and the only person who Reynol was a K. of P. and was buried with her. I. honors fro mtheir residence.....Mrs. Lizzie Armstrong, of Memphis, Tenn, is in the city visiting relatives.....Sergeant James Armstrong, of Memphis, Tenn, Co. I 24th Infantry was married to Miss Georgia Small, of this city, at the residence of the bride's parents, between First and Jefferson街. November 14th, 1864, Mr. Stuart is Clarksville and Mr. Stuart is one of Clarksville's brave etsolder boy. Miss Maggie Frazier was bridesmaid, Mr. John Drain, one of Stuart's soldier comrades, acted best in the war. Rev. Huston Medcalf.....Mrs. Jennie Dix died on the 28tn. Mrs. Dix has been in ill health for the rest of her funeral was conducted H. from St. John Church on the 29th.....Mr. Scott Lee died on the 28th and was buried BROTHER CHARLEY IN THE RACE. BROTHER CHARLES HIS BARL on the 29th. Mr. Lee was Clarksville's oldest blacksmith. . . Rev. D. L. . . Irvin Browne was Clarksville's 29th at Zions Church of that place. . . G. D. White spent last week in Nashville on business. . . Rob Clark and Hugh Browne were Clarksville's kinsville, Ky. The gentlemen were the guests of Mrs. Peter Boyd, on Hays street, and Mr. Sam Dobney is suffering with the rheumatism. . . The smallpox excitement has caused two-thirds of the city to be over again and the doctors have control of the city at present and are satisfied. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN there ...Last Monday a grand reception was held at St. Paul Church in honor of Mrs. Eva Munroe, State president of the Woman's Federation of Clubs. It was a rare thing. A farewell reception will be rendered Rev, and Mrs. S. C. Manuel by the people of Union Baptist Church Sunday and Monday, December 6 and 7, and the affair promises to be a rare treat...The Elks' memorial services will be held Sunday, December 6, at Masonic Hall at 2:30 p.m. for the memorial service for the occasion and several members will make addresses...The Leland Hotel is yet on a quietus but doing a good business. I, the Observer has opened a new branch in Elventh. Elventh is a shopping streets. Now, we hope the best of order possible will be observed and that the place will close at midnight as the law requires. Vigilance will be tolerated and no women enter the place. Remember the folks at home by having THE FREEMAN sent to their address one year before the deadline until Jan. 1. $1 for 52 issues. Send your orders today. The College Heights Investment proposition should not be overlooked by our women. Take advantage of the opportunity to buy a home, or to invest in this as a money-maker. Several women have already bought homes and others should follow the example. It costs but a postal to learn the particulars. Write to day and learn the the advantages. THE FIELD. What every Negro should do is to encourage other colored people to come to Springfield and engage in business. To Sangamon county and go into farming and gardening and horticulture. We must do everything possible to become more and more a producing race and not remain a consumer only.—The Forum, Springfield, Illinois. Now you are preaching, and with all of it, with whatever success that is apt to follow it, there will be plenty left to take care of the various occupations that come without great effort. The field is inviting because not much capital is required other than brawn. The capital of brawn is required—most men have it. The capital of ingenuity and that of experience may be acquired easily enough. Those that diligently seek the way will be rewarded. Money capital is not so ready, but since it is the lesser of the actual acquirements in the beginning, the field ought to be its own recommendation. The mistaken notion obtains that the field is cited because it stands for -Donahey in Cleveland Plain Dealer. labor—real labor. It is so often cited because it is the only one opportunity open to a people without means, whether they are Negroes are other peoples. The commercial phase is overlooked in looking at the hoe and the plow, considering those the emblems of the job rather than a carload of fat hogs or sheep. There is as much commercialism in selling a load of hogs as there is in selling a bolt of silk. The Southern Negro is applauded when he sells a bale of cotton. It stands to reason that when the Negro does anything in a good, big way he will be applauded, when the plow and the hoe will be forgotten in the great success. The race thinks of things by the basketful rather than by the carload. White men think in the big; they may be years working up to what their minds have mapped out, nevertheless their ideal is fixed, and not at basketfuls. The field is the only place where the Negroes have a chance to produce by the carloads—potatoes, cabbage, hogs, beef, etc. Limited capital will not permit the product of sugar by the carload, or dry goods or most of the things not of the fields. Will they see the point and go to work, building a foundation under the racial structure with its most fanciful trimmings at the top? Foundation to coping stone will be consistent, mutually interdependent, when the frills at the top will have a chance to stay frills. In other words, the foundation must be sure. The common people must have money; if not, the millionaires will not be. Rockefeller sells his oil to the common people. The tobacco trust sells its tobacco to the common people. As the common people are employed, so fares the rich. It will not be greatly different with the Negroes who are practically thrown on their own resources for great headway in the world. The professional men are dependent on the common people; as they are employed by the common people, so will this toward money independence; others follow. Remember the folks at home by having THE FREEMAN sent to their address one year. Special reduction until Jan. 1. $1 for 52 issues. Send your orders today. 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Mahmout is a Turk of muscle. Australian ring folowers are looking for the livest fight that they have witnessed for years. Carlisle Indians game with the Cornhuskers was a nice little practice for the Redskins. John L. Taylor has disposed of Pitcher Ralph Glaz, and Outfielder Hoey to Indianapolis. Fitz will no doubt be in the boxing game while in England. Money, they say, is easy there. Wrestler Farmer Burns won from Charles Delvuk, at Wichita, Kan., recently, winning two falls. Has Morris Harris, of New York, a sting in those jabs of his? His go with Italian Ross makes it appear that he has. A movement is on foot to repeal the Amis anti-racing bill and re-establish harse racing in the State or Arkansas. Polo Steele would like to have Kid Ash to come down to the Crescent City for a ten-round fight with some of his boxers. Martin Sheridan suffers from a broken collar bone, sustained at the championship contests at Madison Square Garden while pole vaulting. No "maybes" or "perhaps" about the coming of the Game-McFarland fight. Joeaps put up $1,000 to match the match with McFarland. Just think of it. $30,000 for Burns, with loss. Oh, if Tommy should lose a black boy will wear his crown. If Burns can win a clean and honestly fought battle from Johnson, he will remove over the taint which now hangs over his title. If Johnson wins, on the other hand, an immense fortune certainly awaits him. Glen S. Warner, Carlisle athletic director, says that the Indians were not ungentlemanly in their football game with Minnesota. He says the sporting writers are responsible for the tale the Indians played a dirty game. Australia is hanging up the biggest prize ever offered for a boxing contest. The Indians, who only passed the hat to relieve a famine or some other sort of calamity—The Chicago Daily Tribune. Walter Eckersall, the former Chicago University star quarter-back, who made the All-American team, may coach the Wabash football squad next season, and the team is also forwarded for the place to succeed coach Jones. The Australian players won the Davis cup, finally defeating Messrs Wright and Alexander, the American contestants at Melbourne. When the contest was replayed, it was played, and it was necessary because of previous defeats for the Americans to win both in order to take the cup to America. This they failed to do. Polo Steele, of New Orleans, has a string of boxers on his list. Kid Hughes, heavyweight; Kid Green, welterweight; Kid Gardner, lightweight, and J. M. Dorsy, featherweight. All of these scrapers have their respective classes. For any information address Dewberry Social Club, 1317 Casquet street, New Orleans, La. The boxing enthusiasts that failed to attend the bout between Ad Wolgast and Bubbles Robinson recently held at Maud Junction, near Los Angeles, Cal., missed a good night's sport. Bubbles Robinson, the little Los Angeles colored boxer, bit off of Ad Wolgast's punch with Ad Wolgast, the erstwhile challenger for the featherweight championship. The bout went the scheduled ten rounds and Robinson was whipped from start to finish. While Packey McFarland and Battling Nelson are disturbing Broadway with a battle of words, arrangements are being made to ring in the season this month. When the stock vards fighter first was scoping into prominence he and Hyland talked fight several times, but failed to meet. Now, however, there seems no chance of getting the victory on its own Hyland and Thompson are left as opponents for the Chicago lightweight. Packey has shown no particular anxiety to hook up with Thompson, and Hyland has been chosen by the Denver promoters as a better drawing card than the Syca- --- Freddy Welsh is to have the preference over Packey McFarland when Battling Nelson decides to enter the ring again, accustomed to the fierce Athletic Club from the Durable Dane. T consider Welsh more eligible than McFarland, says Nelson. "I will certainly talk business with the Englishman later, but I will not talk about the latter part of January. I am busy writing a book and building several new houses in Hgegewish. Thanks for your consideration. Welsh felt when he heard that Nelson had consented to give him a crack at the world's championship. "That's all I could have expected the Battler to do," said the Britishers. "Come on, Nelson, going to be the one to dictate and little Freddy will be waiting with a fountain pen in his fist ready to sign papers. After I get to be champion it will be my turn." Another dark shadow is looming up on the purgilight horizon. Jack Blackburn has announced that he is a candidate for the lightweight championship. This is the first time Joe Gans has eliminated than Blackburn, who has long been considered too heavy for the lightweight division, scales down to 133 pounds and at that weight in his bout with Mengie. Blackburn has been trying for three years to get matches with the crack lightweight weight. He did it for Memisic, but, according to several experts, he weakened himself. Blackburn's manager says his team was the best way for him to demonstrate this is to take on a lightweight of real class. Blackburn is clever enough to stand off Battlington six rounds even at almost any weight, but it is extremely doubtful if he could last fifteen rounds with the champion at 133. He self-making weight and still outbox any opponent for a few rounds, but to win a championship he must go West and try a long run. --- Jack Sheehan, of Boston, tells an amusing story of how he was knocked out while two feathered birds Blair O'Connell, Memphis, and Martin Flaherty, of Lowell, white his experience as follows: Both he pushed out of their corners for the last round, but he didn't remember which) shake hands, they just buckled into each other like a set of infiltrated bulls, with arms swollen and between them, as usual, until about thirty seconds before the final bell, and something did happen that was not down the clench, but have no recollection of side out. I edged in sideways, and one day my map offered a good shot, and O'Connell thought it belonged to Martin, and pasted over a right-hander with an express bill of lading, and I got it on the nth jaw. Beautiful dreams? I saw Malaga grapes grow, and I got it on the nth jaw. I passed through the most lovely valleys, and was enjoying an auto ride in the clouds, when my scattered senses came to my feet. I heard what I thought was an angel counting and grabbed the lower rope and pulled myself to one knee, and in the center of the ring I saw 500 Martin Flahand, and I saw the angel that was doing the counting was Dan McAvoy, of McAvoy and May, the famous maper of the oBwery, performer, wit and general josher. He had a sponge in his mouth, and we were saing: “Your all right. Jack. We’ll give 'em hell in the next round.” MADDEN GETS DECISION. Special to THE FREEMAN SAVANNAH, Ge. Frankie Madden of New York got the decision over Tommy Carey of Philadelphia after the bout had gone the scheduled fifteen rounds before the Southern Athletic Club. Carey had weighed in Carey, and it was the man who moved him the better man. Carey exhibited more cleverness but was lacking in strength. CLEVELAND (O.) TO HAVE A STRONG BASEBALL TEAM. Ford Writes to The Freeman. To the Sporting Editor: As we have finished in baseball for this year, I must say that my club will be strongly backed by a white stock company which will be incorporated for $25.00. I will be playing at one of the hotels of the city. I hope to secure the best talent that can be gotten for a baseball club. I shall have full control of the team and play on the team and join the league composed of Philadelphia, Brooklyn Royal Cuban Giants and Cuban Stars. WM. A. FORD. HOGAN PICKS ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL TEAM FOR 1908 Pennsylvania and Harvard Get Four and Three Places, Respectively. NEW YORK—James Hogan, former Yale captain and member of the All-American team, has picked an All-American team for 1908, and, besides picking four of Pennsylvania's star men, names the team's captain of the team. The line on follows. Right-end—Scarlett, Pennsylvania. Left-hand—Hollenback, Pennsylvania. Half-half—Tibbitt, Princeton. Full-hack—Coy, Yale. Member of American Team to Olympic Games Expires in Philadelphia of Typhoid-Pneumonia. Special to THE FREEMAN. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—Dr. John B. Taylor, the former champion quarter runner of the University of Pennsylvania, lied at his home today from typhoid-pneumonia and was asleep in the ordinary department of the University of Pennsylvania last spring. He was the first colored man ever picked to carry the American flag on his breast in Olympic championships, he running in the 400-meter race. Taylor entered Pennsylvania and immediately became the best quarter-miler in the college world and swept all before him. In the summer of 1904 he visited England and France and won the majority of his races. In England he could not win the race, but the University as the climate affected him adversely. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL WANTS FOOTBALL Special to THE FREEMAN MT. VERNON, Ind—The Booker T. Washington High School football team is eager for games. The team is strong. Last season the boys defeated Evansville in a game on two occasions. They have challenged the Central High School eleven of Louisville, Ky., and would like to hear from it. The local team has not been inflicted in the last two years. The lineup is: Bowd. Left end McEroy. Left tackle Moors. Left guard Gillil (c). The guard McDowl. Right guard Williams. Right tackle Spottsville. Right end Burke. Quarterback Lewis. Left half Duster. Right half Caldwell. Fullback Remember the folks at home by having the FOUSHER team to that success one year after the reduction until Jan. 11. For $15 issues, Send your orders today. MARATHON RUN. The ten-mile Marathran run to be held in conjunction with the Brooklyn Post-office games on Saturday, January 16, is going to be an interesting affair. The heir will be the feature will be the race of Gillespie, who wins a bride if he crosses the tape first. SHARE HONORS IN FAST GAME. Special to THE FREEMAN. NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Taladega College of Engineering played a tie game on the 21st. The contest was between two of the best football teams of the South and one of the North, and ever played here. Neither team scored. BASKET BALL SEASON HERE. Now that the football season is over all the attention of the colleges is turned to basket ball. This game is not played as much as the gridiron sport, but it is played during its many teams have already entered upon their schedule. INDIANS REGRET THEIR ACTION. MINNEAPOLIS. Minn.—Although the University of Minnesota football team showed the Carlisle eleven a few pointers on the game, it learned a few on slugging. As a result of unclean tactics used by the Indians, Minnesota has severed relations with the redskins. The Carlisle team played St. Louis University Saturday. THE FREEMAN $1,600 a year until Jan. 1. A MISCONSTRUCTION. Several colored men were standing on a street corner in the down town district, and they were asked to vote on the next election when the police patrol went by. Each gazed into the wagon and wondered what the offense of the occupant had been. "Wonder what that man's 'rested fur'?" Just then a white man who was standing nearby spoke up in answer: "believe he a pugilist." The man he hesitated for a moment and then said: "Well, that's all right; colored people are just as good as white people." are just as good as white people” and “the man didn't know what pusluit meant. WILL A BLACK MAN BE THE NEXT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION? Jack Johnson Has the Chance. Will the next heavyweight champion puglist of the world be a Negro, is the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER question which is just now agitating the sporting fraternity. A black man never before had such an opportunity to gather in the much cherished gymnasium when the fights Tommy Burns in Australia. It will be the first time in the history of the American ring that a colored boxer will have a chance at the heavyweight championship, always a claimant for the right to fight Sullivan, who was admittedly the title-holder of the day. But Sullivan always refused to meet a colored boxer. It is true, it was met Peter Jackson and Bob Armstrong. But it was before he became champion. So Johnson, in his way, will have the distinction of being the first black boxer ever to have a try at the American, which meant a chance than a century ago Molineaux was sent over from a Virginia plantation to try for British honors. But those were in the bare-knuckle days and before there was such a thing as an American ring. But the chance of his lifetime here. On account of some of Burns' performances I have heard doubt cast on the genuineness of this match. But when we consider the story, steer clear of the possibility must be held on the level. Burns will have to be conceded the championship at present, in view of the fact that there are no more Jeffries, who has stuck to his determination to retire. It is also a fact that the bout on which he gained his present title was one which it had been previously agreed to "fake", when he was supposed to win. Facts surrounding his present position have made Burns unpopular. His championship crown is regarded by many as decidedly tarnished. When it leaked out on the paid cover, Burns was Australia, to secure a match before an Australian crowd, doubts were cast upon the honesty of the go, although no proof was offered that it was fixed. Certainly, before the bout, behind the blows which sent Squires out, Spectators of the bout have told me that Squires hit the floor on each occasion with a thump that shook the ring, and a fist that he had struck, if he was not badly hurt. Johnson is still young and aggressive. He has a long career before him in the ring. If he is the first of his color to hold international honors, he can make a statement about. Burned according to the latest report, is resting from his exertions in beating Squires and other Australian heavyweights, in the mountains of New South Wales. In a letter to John Brown, a friend, Burns said that the battle with Johnson for the world's championship is to be his farewell fight. Burns writes: "I am enjoying a rest in the mountains and will stay here for a month, as I have been working for a long time for the year. I have had my hands full with theatrical work and boxing, and now, since the match with Johnson is on, I think it best to put in some time where the airs good and a dure. It will be in shape for the big Negro—better than ever was, at it is the ambition of my life to beat him. "It seems to me that some of the sporting writers who have criticised me for being in the world with Johnson have not been fair. I have never drawn the color line. There was never a champion before me who gave a Negro a chance to win the title, and I simply named a good stiff for my end of the match. I am going to see you, and I am to receive $30,000 in loss or draw." "Those who said that I was a careful matchmaker want to remember that I am a man who went clear around the world, meeting and beating my challengers in the countries they belong in. I was fixed Squires in the house drew $67,000, so you see this country is going some. There were 17,000 persons present and a fine crowd to box in front of people saw me defeat Lang ten days later. "I see that Nelson beat Gans again. No one was more pleased over Nelson's victory. I went up to me to trim Johnson the same way." JEFF MAY FIGHT BURNS. Willus Britt, the manager of Bat Nelson, has said that should Burns beat Jack Carr, he would pull off a Burns-Jeffries fight on the first of the year. Britt says the only man that can pull off a fight with Jim Jeffries as one of the principals is Jim Coffroth, who has said he would fight—and fight to the satisfaction, if the sportsmen desire him to reenter the ring. Will Jeff step into the ring and burns Johnson in the coming fight. WOULD MEET LIGHTWEIGHTS. Al Phillips of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., wants to meet some of the colored light-weight scrapers. Phillips possesses a showtowns the game. Address, 705 Eureka street. LOYACANO EXPECTS BIG MEET. Special to THE FREEMAN. NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Jack Lovacano, who will manage the Louisiana Driving and Racing Club's meeting at the local half-mile track, says scores of horses will be to New Orleans for his meeting in a short time. He says quite a number will be shipped from Latonia and others will come from Shreveport and Texas points. Lovacano says 700 horse owners have written him that they will bring their strings to this city. More stalls will be built, it is said, as there is not now room for more than 250 horses. There are about 150 racers now here. THEY DON'T PAY. The fight game in Pittsburgh and Baltimore is not a very successful business, but it is still held in those towns lately. I n the fight between Nelson and Burns at Baltimore was a huge victory, and at the Nelson-Gannon bout in Pittsburgh there was only $600 in the house. WILL KNOW RESULT DEC. 25; BATTLE ON THE 26TH. Burns Favorite in Indianapolis When Tommy Burns meets Jack Johnson in the battle that will determine the outcome of the championship, the move at Sydney, Australia, December 26, the result will be known in Indianapolis the night before. Most of the local fans who follow the game think they know the proper way. But on the night of December 25 Indianapolis pugilistic dopesters will not only be able to name the winner but also the number of rounds and the details of the game. Maybe they would like a frame-up. Nothing doing in that line. It's just the difference in time. Burns and Johnson are scheduled to enter the game on December 25; it will be 7:20 p. m. on December 25 in Indianapolis. There is a difference of fifteen hours and forty minutes in time being Sydney and Indianapolis, Sydney being the much to the eastward of Indianapolis. That's how Indianapolis people will know it about the big battle the day before. It seems to be the favorite, though Johnson is believed to give him a tough time of it. TO USE SKIN-TIGHT GLOVES Burns has requested that skin-tight gloves be used in his fight with Jack. He has also told the thinks that he can make Johnson feel his punches in store for him the better. But Tommy must remember that he can witt-ness sting in Jack's walls the better too. INDIANA MAY PERMIT BOXING The boxing lid is quivering uneasily all over the country, and every indication points to an explosion of the down-pressed fist, which is to be the first point of uplifting Ohio, cratic Governor, is figured on as a sure Mecca, and Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Missouri are to follow. It is hoped to bring Chicago by New Year's, and the St. Louis area. Milwaukee also hopes for a quick resumption. It looks, however, as if the stir- round no-decision game, or else minor bouts among local men, will have to be the rule in almost every city. The ther is hope, but it would be best to show the sense and go slowly. The Philadelphia style. The safer style. Six-round bouts without a decision are hard to stop, even under stringent laws. THE FREEMAN $1.00 a year until Jan. 1. NELSON WAS A "TERROR" WHEN HE WAS A CHILD. Had Instincts of a Scraper When a Baby—Was Bootblack. Battling Nelson has attained a position of such prominence in the affairs of the country that wonder is his origin has become the subject wonder of the cussion. Every sporting Skandinavian in the country almost claims to have taken part in the development of their pugilistic countryman and the athletes who have come to light through recent inquiries show that he was brought to this conclusion. He was an Oshkosh man and that he resisted the American Peter Hanson, 24 State street, Chicago, is the man who claims the distinction of the foreign-born champion to America. It was about the year 1885 when Mr. Hanson and a party of five or siv of his entropymen sat in Denmark. The team dat Copenhagen and at a boarding house kept by Christian Nelson, the father of the now noted prize-chef, wasarmed to Nelson was not satisfied with conditions and arranged with Mr. Hanson to come to America with him. Nelson wasarmed to Oakhosh the Nelson family accompanied them. The immigrants took board with Mr. Hanson for several months and the elder Nelson what he could find. At that time Battling Nelson was three years, who already showed some signs of the pugnacious nature that is in him. Mr. Hanson is of the opinion that the boy was called by another name at that time, but he does not remember it now. "Battling" is said to be a nickname given to him by the family, and long before he entered the prize ring. As a child he was what is usually called a terror. Mr. Hanson says he was full of laughing, and ready for "scrap" even as a baby. With the family came Mrs. Nelson's sister, who later married a brother of his mother. He resided Oshkosh and a retired farmer. Mr. Nelson did move to to a larger city, and with his family and his wife's sister and her husband to Chicago. It was there that the university acquired a newsboy and bootback and acquired the name which still clings to him. $1.00—The Freeman one year until January 1—$1.00. The record of Jim Driscoll, the undisputed featherweight champion of England, indicates that he is not only a hard puncher but a very clever boxer. Some of Driscoll's best opponents of Driscoll's title, but it is without a flaw. He won the championship from Joe Bowker in a fifteen round bout at the National Sporting Club, London, on May 28, 1906, getting the decision on points, after the victor was in the lead all the way. out at the Nation, on May 28, on points, after actor was in the some doubt about why, so he asked fool readily contagion again Club on June 3, Driscoll clinchedoker out cleanly performances are of Jack Roberts, combative percussion over John-qualified on a very fellow, with of stamina and years old and 99. His object was to get on the featherweight John E. & F. PROPRIETARY Clay St. L. ICE FOR All Orders Promptly Attend 810-812-814 Clay St. Grand Prize St. Louis Exposition, 1904. Highest Honors Paris Exposition, 1900. BEER drinkers are the happiest people in the Bowker evidently has some doubt about the question of superiority, so he asked for a game against the pair and sent them and the pair came together again at the National Sporting Club on June 3, 1907. On this occasion Driscoll clinched the game in bowling Bowker out cleanly in seventeen rounds. Driscoll's other good performances are a seven-round knockout of Jack Roberts, a six-round victory of Johnson, and a two-round decision over Johnny Summers, who was disqualified on a Driscoll is a ramy fellow, with aparment grief and well muscled. He is 27 years old and has been boxing since 1899. His object is to win with Attell, for the featherweight bout, with Attell, for the featherweight REER drink world. As a rule they are healthy, human and wholesome. Whiskey drinkers are morose, irritable and at times vicious and their nerves run riot continually Whiskey excites, intoxicates and afterwards irritates. Beer—that is, good beer, such as Duesseldorfer—refreshes and demands no payment from the nerves. If people would only drink beer; if they would make up their minds to ignore the rye, the bourbon and the wines, and drink only that which contains the strength and tonic properties of nature, the newspapers would have less misery and crime to record, and the "evils of intemperance" would be a dead and forgotten issue Indianapolis BREWING INDU Indianapolis Brewing Co. BREWERS & BOTTLERS INDIANAPOLIS, IND JIM DRISCOLL. championship of the world, and after the Englishman has had a few bouts in the East he will unquestionably go to the coast in pursuit of the elusive Abraham. MEHARRY, 5; FISK, 14. Annual Game—Medics Face Defeat— Fisk Outweighed. Special to THE FREEMAN. Bennett Field was the scene of the annual clash between the Sons of Milo and the Medics. Long before the time for the clash, the women were crowded with the well-wisher from the same sex who displayed the crimson and black or the gold and blue. The windows of the nearby halls were filled with spectators while a very large number preferred to remain in the open. The crowd was indeed a very large gathering which had assembled to witness this the greatest game of the season. As the two teams came upon the field it was plainly visible that Meharry with her favor, while it was up to Fisk with her 149 pounds to prove that she had the agility. Meharry entered the field amid the cheering of their rooters and the hard-knack of amateur band, while the Fisk team followed the indomitium created by their mopersmen. The game was called at 2:45 by Referee Cobson. Meharry kicked off to Fisk. The ball bounded and again, Jackson received the kickoff for Fisk and advanced the ball thirty yards. Several successful line plunges were tried, followed by a kick which was muffed by Smith. Jackson scored by Smith (Fisk) and carried directly under the goal. Time, seven minutes. Goal failed. Score, Fisk 5. Meharry 0. During the kick, Meharry returned the ball 25 yards and is held, teams fought in Meharry's territory, enduring the Fisk fifty-yard line with the ball in Fisk's possession. Score at end of first half, 5 to 0 in favor of Fisk. In the second half Fisk kicked off to Meharry. Meharry returned the ball 25 yards and is held, teams fought down the field, recover the ball and run 30 yards for a touchdown. Hurt falls to goal. Score, 5 to 5. Fisk kicks to Meharry's downs. Meharry punts to Fisk 45-yard line. Fisk works a series of forward passes and lands the ball on Meharry's 30-yard line and fails. Kicks out from 25-yard line. Fisk uses another series of forward passes, places the ball on Meharry's 20-yard line and fails. Kicks out from 30-yard line. Score, Fisk 9. Meharry 5. The next few minutes were used in exchanging punts. Finally Upshaw tails onside Kick from his 25-yard line, Jackson dash of 70 yards for a touchdown, sandem dash of 70 yards for a touchdown. Goal. Score, 14 to 5. With six minutes to play, Mahery kicks to Fisk. McMillan returns with the ball to his 45-yard line and Fisk is held for downs and punts to Mahery. Mahery makes her only successful forward pass, but is held for downs and punts to Fisk's 15-yard line. By line plunges and end runs Fisk brings the back to her own 50-yard line and the game ends with a score of 14 to 5 in favor of Fisk. Johnson, the star end for Meharry. LOCAL DISTRIBUTER Failed to show up with his open field runs, and the whole team lacked real team work. McMillan, the star tackle for Fisk, broke through the Meharry line at will and downed his man for a loss of 5 yards or more. Not once during the game did they gain an in-line over him. punting was great. Payne, the novice, who replaced Washington, played star ball. Stith, captain and quarterback, ran his team with such speed and accuracy that his opponents were continually composed. Clark's line bucking was a fierce, making consistent gains when called for. Warren played good at center, while McKissack, Thompson and Dawson filled their jobs to perfection. The lineup: Meharry. Fisk. Johnson, Sebley. Right end. Jackson Sanders Right tackle. McMillan McDew, Butler. Center. Thompson Davis, Butler. Left guard. McKissack Scott, McDew (c). Left tackle. Smith Hurt Left end. Wash'n. Payne Canady Left half. Dawson Thompson, Scott F. B. Clark West Right half. Upshaw Referee, Cobsey, lineman, F. J. Work; field judge, Jackson; umpire, King; time- keepers, Gren and Phillips. Remember the folks as nome by having THE FREEMAN sent to their address one year. Special reduction until Jan. 1. $1 for $2 issues. Send your orders today. RECEIPT THAT CURES WEAK MEN-FREE. Send Name and Address Today— You Can Have it Free and be Strong and Vigorous. 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Shelton, of the firm of Shelton and Willis, undertakers, underwent an operation at Dr. Ward's Sani- The Assurance That my reduced expenses gives you a reduction on your purchases is an inducement for trading with me. Watches, Rings and Diamonds. Diamonds and Jewelry. 28 Monument Place If you are intre overstocke and Worsteds you TAILORE as may suit you There will we will give yo tained. Regular price $20.00, sale price... “ “ $22.50, “ “ ... “ “ $25.00, “ “ ... Remember our Regular Price Coheed One Block from Illinois Strictly high-grade $3 quality, light weight and correct style. Mail orders solicited. Send for catalogue. AMERICAN HAT CO., 31 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Indiana. tarium this week. Mr. Shelton was injured last week while lifting the body of Robert Henderson. Mrs. J. H. Lowry, of Massillon, O., has returned home after an enjoyable visit of two weeks with her niece, Mrs. H. H. Lytle, of West Tenth street. While here Mrs. Lytle tendered Mrs. Lowry a reception. Mrs. Jackson, of New York, who is visiting Mrs. Wm. Galloway was among the guests. The entertainment given by the Young Men's Male Chorus Wednesday evening at Olivet Baptist church was well attended. The program consisted of readings, solos and plantation songs. The Chorus will sing Sunday morning at Jones Tabernacle church A. M. E. Zion church. An Announcement. Mme. L. C. Parrish wishes to announce to her thousands of customers that all orders sent in for hair goods during the next week will be filled before the Xmas Holidays. Address all orders to Mme. L. C. Parrish, 95 Camden street. Boston, Mass. A Request. Darling, you know we are to be married soon and you can't afford to buy me any more expensive presents. We must begin to save up for the futurelet us begin our economy by buying two 50 cents tickets and spend the evening at the Mardi Gras, Tomlinson Hall New Year's night. 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Toilet Articles Cigars and Tobaccoos Your Trade Solicited COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. Angelina \ State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: Brooks, \ in the \ Geo. W. \ \ Superior Court of Marion County, \ \ In the State of Indiana, \ \ Brooks, \ \ No. 7749, \ \ Complaint Divorce. BE IT KNOWN, That on the 8th day of Dec. 1908, the above named plaintiff by her attorney, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Marion Court, in the State of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant, George W. Brooks and the complaint having also filed in said clerk's office at affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, George W. Brooks, is not a resident of the state of Indiana, and said cause is for divorce, and that the above named defendant, the necessary party thereto, and the case said plaintiff having is not a resident of the party there, and said complaint required, said defendant to appear in said court, and answer or demur tereto on the 5th day of February, 1909. NOW THEREFORE, by order of said court, said court last above, is hereby not filed of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him, and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto at the calling of said cause on the 5th day of February, 1909, the same being the 5th judicial day of a term of court, and the first of the Court House in the city of Indiana held at the Court Monday in February, 1909, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. LEONARD M. QUILL. Clerk desired ers. Ad- t. T. W. D. C. Dec. 12-3t. The Freeman will be sent to any address in the United States until January 1, for $1.00 a year. Subscribe now. OP! v. Owing to the backward season, we are suitings in novelty Browns, Greys, Tweeds, 0. IN PLAIN OR EXTREME STYLES, atures. in the construction of these garments, as tailoring which we have always main- Xmas Gifts! 25C for fancy silk garters in a fancy box. 25C 5C for silk initial Japanette handkerchiefs for men. 5C 4C for handkerchiefs lace trimmed. 4C 9C for hose, ladies fancy hose. 9C $2,98 for fur set handsome scarf and muff, all for $2,98 98C for fur set, for children, all colors. 98C JOHN T. CUSACK, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN CHINA, GLASS, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS Hotel china, bar glassware, dinner and toilet sets, fine lamps and brick-a-brac. 357-361 W. Washington Street, Old Phone 4053. 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We can supply you with the amount do your Christmas shopping or for any other purpose, money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, Warehouse Personal Property of all kinds without removal. Our paper than any other firm in the city. NERAL LOAN ASSOCIATION, 15 East Washington Street, State Life Building. Second Floor. Front Room Open evenings until Christmas. A Ton of Genuine INDIANAPOLIS Gas Goke At $5.00 show you how you can save fuel by this winter. It is sold by Deal- ed Indianapolis Gas Co. Berlin & Lennox SANTA Early buyers have a better stock vided with the necessary funds talk the matter over with us. you need to do your Christmas We loan money on Furniture, Receipts and Personal Property rates are cheaper than any other CENTRAL LOA New Phone, 4270 15 East W 203 State Life Building. Open evening A Ton o INDIANA Gas At $ will show you how money this winter ers and The Indian Carlin Early buyers have a better stock to select from. If you are not provided with the necessary funds to enable you to do this, come in and talk the matter over with us. We can supply you with the amount you need to do your Christmas shopping or for any other purpose. We loan money on Furniture, Pianos, Horses, Wagons, Warehouse Receipts and Personal Property of all kinds without removal. Our rates are cheaper than any other firm in the city. CENTRAL LOAN ASSOCIATION New Phone,4270 15 East Washington Street, Old.Main,3182 203 State Life Building. Second Floor. Front Room Open evenings until Christmas. A Ton of Genuine INDIANAPOLIS Gas Goke At $5.00 will show you how you can save fuel money this winter. It is sold by Dealers and The Indianapolis Gas Co. Carlin & Lennox Offer a few suggestions to Christmas buyers. There is nothing more ad Musical Instrument that not only gives pleasure day season, but will last a the year around. 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USE OUR CHRIST Don't let the Christmas stockin because you are temporarily show we will loan you,$5, $10, $25, $50 loan on furniture, pianos, teams, ness is strictly confidential. We our low rates, and your payments $.60 is the weekly paym $1.20 is the weekly paym Loans made in all parts of the urban roads. If you need money, fill out this will call on you. Open evenings USE OUR MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS in the Christmas stockings of your loved ones go empty simply a are temporarily short of money. Call on or write to us and on you,$5, $10, $25, $50, or any amount that you may need. We nature, pianos, teams, fixtures, etc., without removal. All busi- tility confidential. We pay off loans and advance more money at es, and your payments will be so small that you will not feel them 50 is the weekly payment on a $25 loan for 50 weeks. 20 is the weekly payment on a $50 loan for 50 weeks. ade in all parts of the city. Also in all towns reached by inter- ned money, fill out this blank, cut it out. mail to us and our agent Open evenings until Xmas Don't let the Christmas stockings of your loved ones go empty simply because you are temporarily short of money. Call on or write to us and we will loan you $5, $10, $25, $20, or any amount that you may need. We loan on furniture, pianos, teams, fixtures, etc., without removal. All business is strictly confidential. We pay off loans and advance more money at our low rates, and your payments will be so small that you will not feel them .60 is the weekly payment on a $25 loan for 50 weeks. $1.20 is the weekly payment on a $50 loan for 50 weeks. Loans made in all parts of the city. Also in all towns reached by inter-urban roads. If you need money, fill out this blank, cut it out. mail to us and our agent will call on you. Open evenings until Xmas. TOMMY WALK-OVER SHOES FallStyles Our Men's and Women's Shoes are all Union Made and Stamped. Piano