The Freeman

AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE FREEMAN IS READ BY MORE THAN 100,000 PERSONS EACH WEEK. CAN WE INTEREST YOU? RATES SENT ON APPLICATION. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER DEMOCRATS ARE LINED UP SOLIDLY AGAINST CRUM By Forcing Race Issue to the Front-Auditor Tyler Did Not Oppose Hitchcock-Judge Terrell Not to be Displaced. Special by Thompson's National News Auditor Ralph W. Tyler is confounding his enemies as rapidly as they poke up their heads. Shently, shrewdly and fearful, he is ground, and fearful, the psychological impact he has given he places a "hot one" right over the solar plexus of his opponent, and, in the language of the street, "there ain't no more to him severely alone since he put that "paper of quality" out of business last week, it attempted to show up his office as directly handling the case. Navy. In truth the Herald's strictures gave Mr. Tyler a fine chance to advertise excellence of his administration, as compared to his predecessors, and he did not fail to get for all it was worth. That incident is satisfactorily closed. Now comes a "speech from the Washington correspondent of the House of Representatives" Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock is after. Mr. Tyler because the latter worked under the protection of Arthur I. Vorys during the war, and Mr. Tyors was in charge of Mr. Taff's campaign at the time Mr. Tyler labored, his strangle and nothing to his discredit. He was in charge of Mr. Taff's make the public believe that the national chairman has an ax out for the Auditor to have Navy Department scarcely merits the attention of the public called to it merely to emphasize its ability. No Negro in the country is more hard-working than Mr. Government is more secure in his position than this hard-working and sagacious race leader. Mr. Couch of the Plaindealer and better go back to bed. The bill providing for five justices of the peace for the District has passed both Houses of Congress and will become a law. The measure thus reduces the number, from six to five and establishes a minimum single building, the docket being divided among the justices. The salary will be $2,500, with no expenses to be deducted. The District now has one of the justices—Robert H. Terrell, one of the ablest lawyers and lawyers of the country, and he will be retained under new arrangement. Judge Terrell has won the confidence and respect of the legal fraternity here, and no reduction in the number of courts is likely at any time to manage. He is active in the social, fraternal, religious educational and business life of the community, and enjoys a personal popularity second to none. The sub-committee on public comfort, for the care of colored visitors to the city during the inaugural period, has been organized on a comprehensive scale and committee will embrace fifty substantial citizens, headed by Daniel Murray, and in every place where there is a goodly number of colored people a local chairman and committee embraces fifty substantial associates. With the local committee providing suitable accommodations, guides, bureaus of information of every description, the outside committees will send in their information and will be given the nature of the accommodations they desire. In this way both ends will be able to work together systematically and there will be no hatch at committee on public comfort is made up as follows: J. Frank Blagburn, Dr. I. A Boyd, Major Arthur Brooks, Eugene Brooks, Rev. Thomas J. Brown, J. C. Clarke, W. H. Clifford, J. W. Cromwell, J. C. Pickett, Dr. M. O. Dumas, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, W. T. Ferguson, Daniel Freeman, L. C. Gregory, J. T. Howe, J. H. Hudnell, Joseph E. Johnson, L. House Lankford, Prof. Jesse Lawson, Dr. W. Cones, F. D. Lee, J. Henry Lewis, J. W. Lyons, R. N. Mattingly, Rev. Sheldon Robert A. Pelham, R. L. Pendleton, Oliver Randolph, A. W. Scott, Dr. W. E. Scott, W. J. Singleton, H. P. Slaughter, R. W. Thompson, R. E. S. Toomey, Rev. W. Vumel, J. W. Vumel, Frank Wells, Dr. C. D. Williams and David Warner, Samuel E. Lacy, an experienced hand at work involving large and intricate problems, is in charge of the headquarters at 608 F street the country may desire will be cheerfully furnished by him upon application. The auxiliary chairmen, numbering fully 1,500, are being notified by circular this week, and the committee will be present within the fewest of days. The attendance promises to be the largest ever known. Major Arthur Brooks, for many years connected with the office of the Secretary of War, is the recipient of numerous commendations for his service. That he is to go to the White House after March 4 as the confidential representative of President Taft, at a salary far in advance of his position, and The promotion is the reward of merit. Major Brooks is a faithful worker in whatever he undertakes and is absolutely dedicated to his work in guiding tact, discretion and executive ability. He has been closely identified with Secretary Taft for several years, and accompanied him on his travels in the writer's journeys, has been found indispensable, and President Taft pays him a fitting compliment by inviting him to the White House, where he is at the White House. Major Brooks does not prate on the race problem, but is solving it in the most rapid and practical way—by being faithful to every trust reposed in him and doing his full duty wherever he is. The Philippine Constabulary Band is now on the seas en route from Manila. This magnificent musical organization is to stop off at Honolulu and give a concert, and it will then hurry across the continent to Washington to assist in honoring the man who has given the Filipinos their national identity and genuine liberty. The band is to give a grand concert in the Pension Building on the morning of March 5 and the afternoon of March 6, and the program by the Mu-So-Lit Club has been changed from March 6 to the evening of March 4, to follow the fireworks on the White House ellipse early in the evening. The band will hold a reception at the Auditorium, Eighth street S. W., March 3, and the inaugural Welcome Club will entertain at the Metropolitan Opera on March 5. On the 6th, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, a testimonial will be tendered in honor of a Senator Foraker, and a massive celebration will be held of the grateful colored people of the country. A committee of one hundred is in charte of the arrangements for the latter event. J. J. Romero will be guest juror; it is treated and Samuel E. Laezy is clerk. It is thought the cup will cost not less than $200. There is a strong movement under way to have the administration confer some honorable recognition upon Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, who is said to be one of the leaders of Howard University has held a leading place at the bar of the District of Columbia. His legal ability is pronounced and as an orator he has few if any equals to the bench as pleading at the bar, and taking note of his poise, dignity and judicial temperament, his friends will probably urge the Department to enumerate with his brilliant and solid attainments and in which he can bring to bear his exceptional talents as a barrister or administrator of justice, where one-third of the population is colored, that it would be only fair that one of the judges of the Negro race. The unfortunate who are the greatest are the given short shrift there, and the presence of a jurist of their own color would go far toward re-establishing their confidence in this tribunal. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, who is colored or white, but his friends are of the opinion that the court would carry a larger degree of influence for law and order if the judge could be led to feel that they are being dealt with by a man A. B. 1809—ABRAHAM LINCOLN—1909 who is better able to comprehend their shortcomings, special needs and difficulties than any white man on earth. As a lawyer, he would set a new mark and such an appointment would make a hit with the colored people and at the same time meet the approval of the bar and the character of the man who know the character and impartial judgment of the man proposed for the honor. Lawyer Jones is the citizen of Maryland, and his work in that State was productive of excellent results, as the returns for Taft and Sherrod relied upon this year to defeat the disfranchising amendment, and there is no doubt that he will be a vital force in resisting those who would continue to hold it back as the tail to the ancient bourbon kite. As a judge or as a prosecutor of dozens of the laws, the Department of Justice would find in Mr. Jones a valuable ally. THE NATION'S CAPITAL IN BRIEF Auditor Ralph W. Tyler is collating the speeches of President-elect Taft on the race problem for gratuitous distribution. By agreement, the Senate will vote on the Brownsville matter February 23. There is a hope that the beginning of the end has been reached. Auditor Tyler has been appointed chairman of a committee to devise plans for the collection of the delinquent subscriptions to the Y. M. C. A. fund. By direction of the President and upon application of First Sergeant George H. Harris, Company M. 24th Infantry, that soldier is to be placed on the retired list. Clarence Cameron White, the eminent violinist, who is in London, writes that there are about twelve Negro-Americans now in Europe studying some branch of art. Emmet J. Scott, executive secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, will be a tote bag and friend of Marshall Williston on inauguration day. Mr. Scott was an "original Taft man." James Cubert Campbell of West Virginia has reappeared in contemporaneous articles and in the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger. Brother Campbell wields a trenchant pen. Charles E. Waller, formerly secretary of the Associated Charities, speaks in glowing terms of the progress being made in the development of the Social Settlement House for colored people on M street S.W. In the suit of Gaines vs. Caskins for dissolution of partnership, the receivers have been ordered to sell the business. The place is one of the most populous the city and is said to be worth $10,000. Frank Gaines, the plaintiff partner, has gone to Colorado Springs, Colo., in an effort to secure his health. His daughter accompanied him. The steamer Jane Mosely, which has been held in litigation since last fall, has been released to the Lewis Jefferson Company, her owners, and is being overhaul for the third time. The company finally early this year. Mr. Jefferson will have two boats on the Potomac and expects to do a big business at Washington Park and other river points. Collections were taken up last Sunday in the churches of the city for the relief of the Home for Friendless Girls, and the response was quite generous. The institution is located on Euclid street, N. E., near Eighteenth, and is supported wholly by voluntary contributions. When received when the funds pustify the venture, the president of the man- --- --- --- The Hon. J. N. Leger, who served for a long time as Hay汀 minister at this capital, has taken up his bed and walked. He will not be missed by our people, for he will be missed in any way with Negroes here M. H. Pauleus Sannon, the new minister, named by the Simonites, has taken charge of the Hay汀 legation. It is said that the unseason an Opepo will forward the American Negroes of the acceptable type. Mrs. Mary A. Hackett, mother of the distinguished elocutionist, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, is dead, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Hackett came one of the leading families of Maryland and for a number of years resident in the area, she clearly owned ownership existed between mother and daughter, and for the past two years Miss Davis has filled few engagements far from Washington, insisting upon remaining in touch with her no plans to announce. A prominent Odd Fellow of this city, we have opportunity to bring things is of the importance: "Mark my prediction. The next Grand Master of the order will be Edward H. Morris of Chicago. He is as good as elected now, and, for administration was best we will have a higher tide of prosperity for the Odd Fellows than was vouchsafed him before—and that is saying a great deal, for his administration was best we will have a "as welcome as the flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la," to the very confident followers of Dr. E. P. Jones of Mississippi. The trial of John Tom Hefflin for shooting Louis Lundy on a street car here last spring will be called this month. The white woman in whose sense Hefflin was accused of murder, a colorian man, in China, having married a Russian prince in short time ago at Hong Kong. She was the star witness, but the district attorney says he will proceed with the case without her testimony. The jury, in the first shooting and the public seems to have lost interest in him. --- The feeling is that it will be difficult to punish Heifin for his "smart-Aleckism"—if no stronger term can be used to describe his action. Bethel Literary and Historical Association celebrated the Lincoln centenary Tuesday night. R. Severdy C. Ransom M. E. McCarthy City, was the principal speaker. His subject was "Lincoln—the Consummation of His Work His Worthiest Memorial." Gen. William C. F. Fanny, also spoke. The emancipation proclamation was read by Grand Master W. L. Houston of the G. U. O. of O. F. W. Louis of the G. U. O. of O. F. Read Lincoln's favorite hymn, "Oh, Why Should the Spirit of Mortal Be Praud?" and Miss Mattie R. Bowen read Lincoln's beautiful tribute to woman. The attendance was large. Attorney T. J. Calloway is spending the week in Atlanta, Ga., in the interest of the company and reports that there is an increasing demand for fine lots offered by his company at Lincoln, Md., just outside of Chicago and reports that there is a spirit growing among our people and the ministers and business men generally are taking a commendable interest in encouraging our people to leave the congested for-profit office and to grow themselves in the growing towns easily reach of the trade sections and convenient to schools, churches and places of employment in the nation's capital. Lincoln is a proud civic center and has a brilliant future. Ye Scribe gratefully acknowledges the receipt of two oeuvrefully engraved calendars sent out by the Douglass Improvement Company of Louisville, Ky., one of our young women, and looking Negro characters and happily illustrate the versatile attainments of the race in bringing forward a Negro photographer, a Negro designer, a Negro printer, a Negro pressman, a Negro resourceful and pathfindng young woman of the race, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs. By way of parenthesis, let us remark that Miss Burroughs will be invited to the inauguration, if her engagements will permit. She will deliver several of her "talking" addresses before Bethel Literary and other standard organizations such as soform "in our midst". Miss Burroughs is "at home" in Washington always. The race press is still more or less flooded with alleged "Washington Letters." A few are signed, and these are to be commended on the score of candor, not on the score of malice. Not of the "news" sent out is calculated to engender strife where little, if any, exists at present, and tends to institute comparisons which are, in the nature of things, not so serious as the strife of which any race might well be proud. They may differ in non-essentials, but on the larger questions which affect their people they are an indissoluble unit. Real leaders do not divorce themselves, and do not know how to provocation. Nothing has happened here, up to this time, at least, that warrants apprehension on the part of any prominent man of the race, and that the press in the guise of "news" is, for the most part, unworthy of the space it occupies, and certainly serves no good purpose as long as it irritates and aggravates the race. The prospect of treatment would cure. People who thrive upon strife personally conducted are not usually regarded as "desirable citizens" by those who try to build up and to write elements of the race. We expect to maintain their influence with the masses will be careful how they "father" matter that foments discord and brings about a condition that weakens the race. Our voice is for peace. We can see no profit in confusion. There is room enough for all in the limelight, and the glory acquired by thy brother is no robbery. THOMPSON. TROY, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN Dr. C. M. Wells, of Birmingham, Ala., spent Sunday and Monday in this city. Floyd Carwell, of Georgetown, to Mrs. Amanda Green. They will reside at Goshen. The Gossip Club was entertained at the evening, February 4. The following guests were present: Mr. John Jones and Miss Willie May Ardis, Mr. Whitesthur Murree and Miss Minnie Ousley, Mr. Brienne and Miss Minnie Ousley, Mr. Clarence Bostic and Miss Gussie Love, Mr. Caesar Maddox and Miss Lena Love, Mr. James Lewis and Miss Ella Edwards, Mr. Alfred Wright and Miss Pearl Perry, Mr. H. Collier and Miss Mary Ousley. Mr. James Lewis and Mrs. Ella Edwards, at the home of the bride. No. 500 East Academy street. Rev. M. C. Lowery, of the First Baptist, was bridesmaid and Mr. Pierce Pennington was best man. After the ceremony refreshments were served, Mrs. Rebecca Coleman and Mrs. selections during the ceremony. The bride was the recipient of a large number of useful and valuable presents. Five dollars in gold was presented to the from the Queen Esther Court, No. 206. TAYLOR. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Jewel Hicks visited her father in Waco last week. Miss Sue Preston has returned from Chicago. Ill., where she has been attending school...Rev. S. C. has attended at the First Baptist church recently. URBANA, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Jesse Adams is sick at his home in full street. The Junior Missionary Society met at the home of Miss Sue Armfield in S. Kenton street. . . The nine-year-old daughter of Professor and Mrs. W. B. Curry is dangerously ill at the family home in EastATER later this month. Sue Armfield has insisted a fall and it has since developed that she suffered a slight concussion of the brain at that time. Complications have since set in and it develops that the little girl has suffered a stroke of paralysis and is tiredly lying on her right side is carried a condition most unusual in a patient of such tender age. IN LINCOLN CELEBRATION AT HODGENVILLE Subject of Address to Louisville Graduates by Prof. William Pickens-Grand Master Saffell of the Odd Fellows in the City. Your correspondent takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Louisville that he has been connected with the Courier-Journal a Sunday magazine, the pictures of Negroes will appear in it at an early date. The correspondent has been asked what thing has occurred, and we wish to thank Mr. Stadakker, the Sunday editor, for this recognition. The class of Miss Georgia A. University has been taken to the science classroom, has been taken by an expert photographer, and the cut will appear in an early issue. The Courier-Journal has a fair in this respect and we take the pleasure to thank those in authority for such kindness. We are pleased to when the National Negro Business Men's League meets in this city to have a full cut of the National League appear in the papers, as well as some of the leading figures of that great body. In this connection we might state that we have already made provisions for Col. R. W. Thompson to represent one of the leaders of the Negro League, well-known and also for our friend Roscoe Conkling Simmons to write for one of the morning journals. Horace D. Slatter, well-known and also for our friend Roscoe Conkling, easily be of service to the Evening Post. No doubt Charles Stewart, the omnipresent correspondent, will be here and give us advice on the place of meeting, and especially the dalles with which he is connected. It might be said that Mr. Washington and the league did well in selecting this city to the place of meeting, and especially the dalles with which he is connected. It is concerned. Women and Their Interests By "DOROTHY." Often dangerously we are drifting, Rushing on through the dull present, On and on forever floating, Until our life is wholly spent; The earth is still there, And land safely there forevermore, —Maymle Geraldine Williams. White girl waitresses have replaced two hundred Negro waiters at the Chalfonte Hotel at Atlantic City. It is said that the invasion of girl waiters is very unpopular. As yet we have not heard of colored girl waiters to a great extent. One woman at the hotel runs by women, employs Negro girl waiters, cook and other kitchen help. MUNCIE (IND.) CHOIR SETS GOOD EXAMPLE.F. In order to set a good example to the women members of the congregation in the church, we have agreed that the women of the large choir (white) have agreed hereafter not to wear hats and to wear simple, light shirt waists. The ex-choirs of the church have chosen choirs and congregations. In so many instances the service is entirely lost on account of the millinery and costume dis- MAYMIE GERALDINE WILLIAMS Maymie Geraldine Williams was born in Cedar Rapid, Ia., and received her education in the public schools of Monmouth, Ill., and St. Paul, Mim. She then went on to law school in rapage and typewriting, at the Hess Business College. The following two years were spent in the Southland. After two years in Tampa, Fla., she returned to St. Paul, where she was a confidential clerk of the Small Loan and Investment Company and the Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty Company for nearly four years. Being a business woman of marked ability, Mrs. Williams is a writer of much interest. Her booklet, "Scribblings of a Scribbler," is a worthy production, and is dedicated to her self-sacrificing life. She very proud to be in receipt of a copy. The poem introducing this column appears in her booklet, which appealed to us very much. There is a beautiful description of her life, which gives to one who has never visited in that part of the country much valuable information. An article on "Pruning Time for the Afro-American" brings us face to face with our present duty. A paragraph character building reads in part as follows: "Have you ever stopped to think what a wonderful study character building is? The first lesson in character building is self-mastery. When we learn to master MAYHE GERALDINE WILLIAMS. our own cells, then we divert our attention to the evils of others. We do not think much of a man or woman that does a lot of preaching and practices nothing. When a woman falls, there are but few things she can do to former good standing. Mothers will teach their daughters to shun her and pass her without a sign of recognition, and she gets little. If any, encouragement mothers often invite and entertain in their homes young men of questionable character. When will the world learn that God is good? When will mothers often invite and entertain in their homes young men with regard for virtue, young men that are courteous and proud of the women who deserve credit. And when will women who deserve credit girls should seek to have strong characters, in order to demand the respect of young men. * ** If a race ever expects to willow a lavandar nation on the land laid down a time to developing the good that is in us. A good and fitting lesson is taught in this booklet, which is encouragement and an inspiration to do one's best to see the world. It shows the way to enjoy Negro library and placed among the favorites. Williams wrote a poem dedicated to the Afro-American Women's Federation of Minnesota. One verse gives a very pretty definition of beauty: Beauty is not just an outside showing, Not just a picture showing, But one whose character and reputation Are one and the same thing without exception. Personally, Mrs. Williams is very quiet and unassuming in her manner, and has gained many friends both by contact and reputation "Dorothy" and The Freeman are glad to see you. The Freeman adds in club notes of the State from her from time to time. Among the number of our women who are molding the upward path, Mayme Geraldine Williams contributes with much success to the result. INDIANAPOLIS CLUBS. The Dressmakers' Relief Club met with Mrs. Mattie Green, in College avenue, Tuesday, February 2. A program was ended by Mrs. John Barker, in reading, holding, Mrs. Lillian Brown, instrument; Mrs. Cora Brown, recitation; Mrs. Addle Woods, solo. Mrs. Benson served refreshments. E. C. Missionary Society met at 900 California street, and elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Lena Martin; vice president, Mrs. Laura Jackson; secretary, Mrs. B. S. Taylor; treasurer, Mrs. Eveline Hart; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Anna Campbell. The new woman in China, instead of rolling against the tyranny of men, as Mrs. Eveline Hart has voiled against her relations-in-law. One of the women's clubs in Shanghai proclaims as its object "rebellion against mothers-in-law." The women of Wisconsin have declared their intention of getting every man and woman in the State who is twenty-one or over to sign the petition for woman suffrage, which is to be presented to Congress. AMANDA SMITH'S INDUSTRIAL HOME. Booker T. Washington, recently said he was the first race at self-hilfe. His entire life is dedicated to the cause of education in the North. He is also dedicated to duplicate his work is made in the North. LIFE'S VOYAGE. GIRL WAITERS. by Mrs. Amanda Smith and her assistants in what is known as the "Amanda Smith's Industrial Home," located at Harvey. It is a suburb of Chicago. This home is designed to pressing want, as well as cope with a rare opportunity, for be it known this is the only institution of the kind in the Northwest, and is only prevented by a lack of means from employment. In a rapid and suburban process. In the South the colored people have learned how to stand together, as witness Tuskegee, but in the North there is certainly still great room for improvement in the school. The pride is a worthy one, founded on the noblest Christian principles and inspired by faith. Needy colored children of the North are as worthy of training and succor as those of the South. The Susan B. Anthony Association, of Yonkers, N. Y., is meeting with much success. Mrs. L. A. Dennis, of Ennis, Tex., is president of the Corsicana District Women Missionary Societies. The Lydean Club of Hopkinsonville met recently with Mrs. Mildred Vaugh. Mrs. Mary Tyler read an excellent paper. The Ladies' Missionary Society of Green Street Baptist Church will meet February 11 at the hoem of Mrs. Mattie Turner, 181 Hancock street. Columbus, Ga., has a Young Woman's Christian Association. At the meeting last week the topic, "Helping Others," was discussed. Miss Ella Carter is the chairman of the literary circle. The Helping Hand Association and Catholic Club of Ladies, at Bdittimore, is dedicated to the mission of the Catholic priests and theological students. Mrs. Mary Jackson is president and Mrs. Mary Dorsey is secretary. Miss Ida Crookey, a missionary worker from Africa, spoke at a meeting of the New York Y. M. C. A. on a new plan for Africa. Her plan is the establishment of an industrial institute modeled after the Tuskegee and Hampton plan. The Spelman Seminary, of Atlanta, Ga., has issued a financial statement. Miss Harriet E. Giles is president. The state-affiliated agricultural, 153; basketry, 85; cooking, 172; dressmaking, 37; millinery, 47; printing, 26; sewing, 424. The officers of Auger Household of Ruth, of Brooklyn, N. Y., for 1909 are: Mrs. Whitble, worthy treasurer; Mrs. Caroline Thompson, worthy prelate; Mrs. Sarah Jones, worthy counsel; Mrs. Annie Jackson,女士; Mrs. Susie Stepney,女士; Mrs. M. Cary,女士;ence Dentor, R. S. S.; Mrs. Laura Jones, J. S.; Mrs. Martha Havens, R. J. S.; Mrs. Maria Parker, W. S.; Mrs. Elmore Chamberlain, and Mrs. Sheddric, worthy usher The Missouri State Federation of Women's Clubs elected the following officers at President, Mrs. Josephine S. Wates, Kansas City, Mo.; vice president, Miss Emma V. Parker, Clayton, Mo.; recording secretary, Mrs. Mary Corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary E. Gohn, Jefferson City, Mo.; treasurer, Mrs. Hattie L. Buren, Sedalia, Mo.; chairman executive board, Miss Mary Mack, St. B. Chinn, Glassmo, Mo. OFFICERS FOR MAIL-ORDER HOUSE. J. H. Zedrick & Co.'s general mail order house, 921-923 West Lake street, Chilton, WI 53014, and members of the board of directors for the ensuing year; John H. Zedrick, president; C. H. Custer, T. R. vice president; E. J. Jackson, E. J. Jackson, treasurer; J. J. Miles, Dr. C. H. Turner, James W. White, Albert E. Jackson, Sam W. White, Albert E. H. Pierce and John H. Zedrick, directors. Race Gleanings Out of the abyss of a thousand miseries, Cried an Ethiopian prince, Pleading carnestly for compassion And deliverance from thence. Cruelly beating the tyrants, Bleeding from many wounds; Strugging over roads of difficulties, Hurled often to the ground. Sink he cries out, "Give me justice, Give me justice, beating the tyrants, And tenfold shall be the deeds of valor, Rapid the advance." We will not bow at your command; Since pleading has ceased to be a virtue. We challenge your right to shackle a man. By gracious adoption we are God's childrener Though faithful to the end are few; By the end of creation we claim his prignise. We want not with your sons and daugh ters To socially keep pace. But in the line of civil justice We are going to hold a place. I don't seek to rule your kingdom, Though I, a prince by sovereign right; All my desire for a struggling race is An equal stand in the fight for life. A building and loan association was organized in Salisbury, N. C., the third week in January. This business effort is another one of the many evidences of the influence of the Negro Business League of Chicago, a business organization ized and properly managed. This makes the thirteenth association of the kind in North Carolina. R. S. Abbott, a practical newspaper man, founder and editor of the Chicago Defender, is the president of a publishing company. He is a firm of printing furnishing Negro newspapers ready prints with cartoons along racial lines. They will be ready for business on and after February 15. The corporate name is The Dedicated Publishing Company; capital stock $50,000. The stockholders of the Pensacola, Fla., Loan and Trust Company held their first meeting January 15, and in accordance with the agreement elected their officers. The following were elected for 1909: A. M. Johnson, president; D. J. Cunningham, cashier; H. I. Speeds, secretary; W. J. Tree directors, the capital stock of the company is $10,000; the shares are all sold. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, Richmond, Va., held January 5, 1909, it was shown that the total amount of deposits for the year 1908 was $465,716.90. The total amount of deposits for the year 1909 was $2,222,173.18. The directors declared an annual dividend of 10 per cent, now payable, and recommended an increase in the dividend to $100,000. They are recommended that the bank house be erected in the near future, and preparations of the plans for the same will begin at once. The president of the stock is John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet. The business men of Durham, N.C., cared for the bank house during the closing of December 31, 1908, to take a retrospect and make a horoscope of the financial, moral and physical conditions of the Negro in that city. John W. O'Daniel, the bank house manager, responds to were: "The Progress --- FOR JUSTICE. of Durham Enterprises During 1988 by R. B. Fitzgerald and others; "The High Mentality of the Negro—Cause and Remedy," Dr. C. H. Shepard; "Our Church, the Colocation of the City," Dr. J. E. Shepard; "O School's, Thurm sion for the Uplift of Humanity," Prof. P. W. Dawkins; "What Can Be Done to Save the Boys from the Changgang," W. P. Dawkins; "The meeting in Kansas City the second week in August," There were over forty farmers present, representing more than six thousand acres of land and thousands of dollars in stock and equipment, and what is interesting to note is that the young men o the State are paying more attention to agricultural pursuits. There were more at this masthead than on any other occasion. The association has purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land near Kansas City, to be divided into ten-acre tracts for truckers and those who wish to work in the country. C. A. Groves, of Edwardsville, is the president of the association. John enjoyed a yearly revenue of something like $1,000,000. There seems reason to believe that many persons may be called to account before the law. The ladies of the Chinese revolutionary reform party declare that the late Emperor of China was murdered, that Yuan Shi Kai the disgraced statesman caused the Emperor of China to be murdered, and that the physician who administered the drug was paid £2,500 to undertake the deed. Since this has come to light, an investigation has been made into the cause of the physician who administered the drug is expected at any moment. According to the printed announcement of the Modu Manners Opera Co. of England for the first time this season is by S. Coleridge Taylor, the distinguished Anglo-African composer. The title of the opera is Thema and the title of New England for this will be good news to the great number of Mr. Coleridge Taylor's friends in America. It will be remembered that Mr. Coleridge Taylor is a Negro born in London and educated here at the Royals College of New York. His work is "Haatha," Mr. Coleridge Taylor has visited America twice and appeared in several According to an announcement in the Atlanta Constitution of January 28, the old insurance company to be financed and operated by Negroes will be granted a charter January 28 by the Secretary of State of Georgia. Among some of the corporations are the Rucker, David T. Howard, H. H.ucker, C. Rucker, internal revenue, Atlanta; M. B. Morten, of Athens, and a number of others. The organization has grown one of the disasters taking out policies in the old line white insurance companies. The company must pay out policies with $50,000) with the State Treasurer for the protection of its policyholders, as required in all cases of insurance companies chartered by the State. The aggregate wealth of the company is by the Atlanta Constitution at $500,000. MOBILE. ALA Special to THE FREEMAN. D. J. D. of State Street A. M. E. Zion Church, has made quite a success with his illustrated sermons on Sunday evenings...The Hospital and Nurse Training School organization is offering a number of churchings. Their aim is to raise funds to enable them to build an up-to-date hospital and training school for nurses for girls and boys. Their aim is to donate funds to Ladies gave a donation from the proceedings of the charity ball...The colored Knights of Pythias are planning for a very handsome castle. Work will be begun at the church. V. F. Palmer spent several days hunting...Mrs. Agnes Douglas is much improved. You may call at the Gulf City Drug Store to get a copy of the book. You may any part of the city to those who would like to have same. Five cents per week; 20 cents a month. C. M. Wilkerson, agent. The Lincoln Association have a meeting at Zion Church on Friday night, Feb. 12, 1909. Prof. Wood- yard will be orator on the occasion.. Prof. William Pickens of Talledega College will be in Mobile some time during the week. He has held the date. Has not yet been given as to time of his arrival. The pharmacists have organized. This is a very good move. Their work is done. Their lines among their colored patrons, and to give whatever any other first-class store handles. Miss Harriet B. S. Marsh will be in charge of the Davis Avenue drug store.. J. E. W. Smith left the city last week on a business trip of G. U. O. of F. He paid a ceremonial endowment department. He reports lodges in Livingston to be in good condition. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN The funeral of Mrs. Richard Warren was held at the family residence, 23 Corner Pleas, Westchester, NY. Photos of the First Methodist Church officiated. The many beautiful floral offerings spoke of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The funeral was very dignified. Memories of Mrs. McCorkle, M. Council acted as palebearers. Mr. and Mrs. John Warren and Mrs. McCorkle attended the funeral of Mrs. Richard Warren...J. J. Evans, W. Cook, A. Manuel and J. J. Evans home Wednesdays. Jan. 27, from the Masses of Sonson at Jackson. SPRINGFIELD, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. Williams, of South Carolina, is conducting a most successful revival at the St. John's Baptist Church; he also leads the Central M. C. A., Sunday rooms of the Central Y. M. C. A., Sunday afternoon, January 31...Strenuous efforts have been exerted by certain parties to prevent the murder of Mary Forschner, at Dayton, O., on the night of January 23, but so far no one has been arrested, also been officially stated that Layton Hines, who is now serving a life sentence in the Ohio penitentiary for the murder of Anna Markowitz, at Dayton, O., on night of January 5, 1977, is believed to be perfectly innocent. It would seem that a petition will be gotten up by some of our leaders, which, in all probability, will secure Mr. Hines' immediate release. OLD WORLD NEWS (From our own Correspondent.) England is just now enjoying the unpleasant notoriety of a sensation very much like the Cassius girl of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth, was supposed to have been thrown out of her automobile into the sea and drowned on the North Coast young English girl of 24, Miss Violet Gordan Charlesworth, was supposed to have been thrown out of her automobile into the sea and drowned on the North Coast parties have been searching for her body which could not be found. Soon after the announcement of this "horrible accident" it became known that large sums of money had been spent throughout England, Scotland and Wales, and each banker had taken as security notes to be paid on January 15, when Miss Charlesworth and she sailed away about $400,000. When her affairs were made public it came out that this large inheritance was a myth. Since then news has reached London that Miss Charlesworth is very much alive and the auto accident many creditors. Although the shrewdest detectives of Scotland yards have traced her from one place to another, up to the present time she has given them the ship young creditors are sadder, but wiser men. Mrs. Carrie Nation, known to fame in America, is at present appearing at a local vaudeville theatre, and according to the papers is making quite as much of a "hit" on the stage as she did in some of the Kansas salons and incidentally in court. London is all excitement in sporting circles over Jack Johnson's defeat of the American in a deal of time in London since he left America, and is by far the most popular ring general who ever came here. Quite an amusing article appeared a few days ago in the New York Times, where Bob Fitzsimmons, in which he says he expects a match with Johnson, and feels confident of putting him out in a few rounds. Of course this statement to an American laughable when one remembers how easily the Johnson put "Fitz" out scarcely a year ago. In England where a man is not known by his color it was quite a surprise to read a few days ago by an Englishman, written a few days ago by an Englishman, planning of the inter-marriage of English women with East Indians and Japanese. The writer goes on at a terrible rate urging Englishmen to protect their daughters and connections with these "inferior people." From present indications the article has been forgotten and the "warning" goes The most remarkable stories are current at St. Petersburg concerning the fortune of the world famed Father John of Krouse, whose death was recorded a few weeks before his death. The central Monks and Nuns disappeared as soon as Father John's death was made known, taking with them great sums of money. A young man who had been a monk his safes had been broken into and money as well as diamonds and other jewelry had been taken. Everything pointed to the hasty light of the Monks and Nuns in the world, and friendship during his life, Father John enjoyed a yearly revenue of something like $1,000,000. There seems reason to believe that many persons may be called to account before the law. The ladies of the Chinese revolutionary reform party declare that the late Emperor China is murdered, that the uncle Kai has disgraced the institutions that the late Emperor to be poisoned and that the physician who administered the drug was paid c$2,500 to the deceased. Since an investigation into the death of the Dowager Empress is to be made, and startling revelations are expected at any moment, according to the printed announcement of the time the Dowager Co. of England one of the new opens to be presented for the first time this season is by S. Colderidge Taylor, the distinguished Anglo-African Thematist. The Taylor and deals with Norwegian life. This will be good news to the great number of Mr. Colderidge Taylor's friends in America. It will be remembered that Mr. Taylor, the Thematist, educated and educated here at the Royal College of Music. His best known work is "Hiawatha." Mr. Colderidge Taylor has visited America twice and appeared in several exhibitions. The Opera just mentioned is to be produced May 30, and June 4. I will tell you of the production at that time. It is gratifying to know that at present there are about twelve American Negroes in Europe studying some branch of Art. Watches $6.50 buys a fine 15-jewelled Watch, "thin model." I have a limited number at this price. Each watch is guaranteed a good timekeeper. Come in and let us show you this watch before they are all gone. CARL L. ROST, DIAMOND MERCHANT, 15 N. Illinois St. The Claypool Hotel is Opposite Me Mrs. Susie Anderson, NEW MILLINERY STORE. Beautifulroom. Everything up-to-date. Work guaranteed. Feathers Cleaned, Curled, Dyed. 324 INDIANA AVENUE. 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The Western Beauty, Supreme Grand Union Lock Lodge No. 1, located in the city of Henderson, Ky., organized by Joseph Hatchett June 28, 1886, incorporated under the general statutes of Kentucky May 29, 1888, and certified in the Henderson County Court the 30th day of May, 1888, George W. Smith, Clerk, by T. H. Beverley, Deputy Clerk; copyrighted by Joseph Hatchett, entered according to act of Congress July 2, 1906, in the office of the Librarian of Congress. Written in the form of a number of murals of the Western Beauty race. For this purpose the order of Western Beauties, with its great membership, do this day appeal to the thinking Negroes of America who for various reasons are not united as a race. Do you love your people? Are you proud of your being in the world among men? 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If you would keep abreast of the times then you should read The Freeman each week at six months, 85 cents; one year, $1.50. The Round=Up A Romance of Arizona Novelized From Edmund Day's Melodrama By JOHN MURRAY and MILLS MILLER. Copyright, 1908, by G. W. Dilling- ham Co. (CONTINUED.) After the deapauw was over and the merry, mad devil of nervous excitement was succeeded by the brooding demon of nervous depression McKee broached to Bud the idea of robbing the express agent of the money coming to Payson. This fell in readily with the young man's revengeful mood, and he unreservedly placed himself under the half breed's orders. In accordance with these, Bud hung about the railroad station a great deal, cultivating the friendship of Terrill, the agent. "Ole Man" Terrill, as he was called, although he was a vigorous specimen of manhood on the underside of sixty, was ticket and freight agent, express messenger and telegraph operator—in fact, the entire bureau of transportation and communication—at Florence station. Bud frankly told him he was out of a job and had indeed decided, in view of his coming marriage, to give up horse wrangling for some vocation of a more elevating character. So Terrill let him help about the station, chiefly in the clerical work. While so engaged Bud learned that a package valued at $3,000 was expected upon a certain train. Although no consignee was mentioned, the fact that the amount tallied exactly with the sum Payson was expecting caused him to conclude it was Dick's repayment of his loan. Accordingly he informed McKee that the time they were awaiting had arrived. Florence had grown up as a settlement about a spring of water some time before the advent of the railroad. Builders of the line got into trouble with the inhabitants and in revenge located the station half a mile away from the spring, thinking new settlers would come to them. In this they were disappointed. The point was an isolated one and the station a deserted spot between trains. Eastward and westward the single track of railroad drifted to shimmering points on the horizon. To the south dreary wastes of sand glistening white under the burnished sun and crowned with clumps of grayish green sagebrush stretched to an enclining rim of hills. Cacti and yucca palms broke the monotony of the roll of the plains to the uplands. Saharuros towered over the low station, which was built in the style of the old Spanish missions. Its red roof flared above the purple shadows cast by its walls. In the fathomless blue above a buzzard sailed majestically down an air current and hovered motionless over the lonely outpost of civilization. Within the station a telegraph sounder chattered and chirruped. "Ole Man" Terrell was at the instrument. His du --- ties were over for the norenoon, the eastbound express, which, with the westbound, composed the only trains that traversed that section of the road each day, having arrived and departed a half hour before, and he had cut in on the line to regale himself with the news of the world. But there was a dearth of thrilling events such as his rude soul delighted in. The Apache uprising that was feared had not taken place. Colonel Hardie of Fort Gram had the situation well in hand. The nihilists were giving their latest czar a breathing spell. No new prizefighter had arisen to wrest the championship of the world from John L. Sullivan, who had put all his old rivals "to sleep." "Ole Man" Terrill proceeded to follow their example. He had been up late the night before at a poker game. His head fell forward with a jerk. Aroused by the shock, he glanced drowsily about him. Heat waves danced before the open window. Deep silence hung over his little world. Again his eyelids closed, his head dropped, and slowly he slipped into sleep. Tragedy was approaching him now, but not along the wire. Down an arroyo, or "draw" (the dry bed of a water course), that wound in a detour around the town of Florence and bouched into the open plain near the station, crept two men in single file, each leading a horse. They were Buck McKee and Bud Lane, who had ridden north from the town that morning with the declared purpose of going to Buck's old ranch, the Lazy K. They had circled about the town, timing their arrival at the station a little after the departure of the train which was expected to bring Dick Lane's money. McKee emerged first from the mouth of the draw. He wore a coarse flannel shirt, loosened at the throat. About his neck was a handkerchief. His riding overalls were tucked into high boots with Spanish heels and long spurs. A Mexican hat with a bead band topped a head covered with coarse black hair, which he inherited from his Cherokee mother. Save for the vulture floating high in air not a living thing was in sight. With the caution of a coyote McKee crept to the station door and peered blinkingly through the open door into the room. The change from the dazzling light without to the shaded interior blinded him for a moment. He heard the heavy breathing of the sleeper before he saw him. Returning to the mouth of the arroyo, McKee motioned to his companion to bring out the horses. When this was done the two men clinched the saddles and made every preparation for sudden flight. Lane and the horses remained outside the station behind a freight car on a siding, while McKee stole softly through the open door to "Ole Man" Terrill's side. Now, the agent used as a safe deposit vault his inside waistcoat pocket, the lock upon which was a huge safety pin. For further defense he carried a revolver, loosely hung at his hip and easily reached. His quickness on the draw in the hour of need and his accuracy of aim made him a formidable antagonist. Some men are born into the world to become its watchdogs, others to become its wolves. The presence of a human wolf is, as it were, scented by the human watchdog even when the dog is asleep. McKee was known instinctively as a man-wolf to the born guardians of society. Slim Hoover, himself a high type of the man mastiff, used to say of the half breed: "I can smell that b'ar grease he slicks his hair with agin the wind. He may be out o' sight an' out o' mind, when somethin' tells me 'McKee's around.' Then I smell b'ar grease, an' the next thing Bucky shows up with his ingrasheatin' grin. It' alluz 'grease before meet,' as the sky pilot would say." "Ole Man" Terrill was of the watchdog breed. Whether warned by the instinct of his kind or wakened by the scent of McKee's bear grease, he suddenly opened his eyes. Like all men accustomed to emergencies, he was instantly in full possession of his T Two men in single file, each leading a horse. wits, yet he pretended to be slightly confused in order to get a grasp upon the situation before greeting his visitor. "Howdy, Buck?" he said, adjusting his revolver as he swung half round in his chair that he might reach his weapon more readily in an emergency. "Bustin' or busted?" "Well, I'm about even with the game," replied McKee, pulling from his pocket a bag of tobacco and pa- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. pers and deftly rolling a butterfly cigarette. "Goin' to shake it before I lose my pile. It's me for the Lazy K. Dropped in to say goodby." Terrill, who had recently had an expensive seance with McKee at poker, remonstrated. "You ought to give me another chance at you, Buck. Yer goin' away with too much o' my money." "Well, ole man, I'm likely to rob you uv a lot more o' you hain't keerful," answered McKee. "You can't jest yit awhile," said Terrill. "Dead broke." "Aw, come off! Everybody knows yer a walkin' bank. Bet you got three thousand in that inside pocket uv yourn this minute." Terrill started at McKee's naming the exact amount he was carrying. He forgot his customary caution in his surprise. "Well, you did jes' hit it, shore enough. I believe yer half gypsy instid o' half Injun. Jes' like yer knowin' I stood pat on four o' a kind when you had aces full an' throwin' down yer cyards 'fore I c'u d'git even with you. How do you do it, Buck?" McKee gave a smile of cunning, inscrutable superiority. "Oh, it's jes' a power I have. 'Keen sabby', as the greasers say—I'm keen on the know how. Why. I kn tell you more about the money. It's fer Jack Payson"— "Now, there's what yer way off as a cleervoyant, Buck," said Terrill triumphantly. "You guessed once too often. The three thousand' is county money, consigned to Sheriff Hoover. Jack Payson has jes' lef' with a package from K. C., but it wasn't money. It was a purty gilt chair—a weddin' present for the gal he goh' to marry." At that moment the sounder of the telegraph began clicking the call of the station. Terrill whirled about in his swivel chair and faced the table. McKee stood close behind him. His lips twitched nervously. His eyes narrowed as he watched every movement of the agent's big shoulders as he operated the key. At the same time the half breed drew his revolver and covered the back of Terrill's head. The agent completed his 'message and turned to continue his interrupted conversation. He found himself gazing into the muzzle of a 44—big, it seemed, as a thirteen inch gun. "Why—what?" he stammered. "Tm actin' jes' now as Slim's deppity." said McKee. "Unbutton an' han' that money over." Once having his victim in his power, all the innate cruelty of the Indian blood of his maternal ancestors flashed to the surface. Terrill was at his mercy. For one desperate moment he would play with him, even torture him as his forefathers had once miserable the last moments of a captive. He knew that unless he silenced Terrill his life must pay the forfeit. Death was the penalty of detection. The arm of the express company was long. Ultimate capture was certain. Gazing into the muzzle of a 44. Pursued out of Arizona by the sheriff, he would be trailed through every camp and town in the far west. With an oath, Terrill tried to rise and face his antagonist, reaching for his revolver as he did so. The butt of his weapon had caught in the arm of his chair, hampering his movements. McKee threw him roughly back into the chair. "Throw up yer han's!" he cried. "Don't try that." Up went Terrill's hands high over his head. He faced the open window. Not a sign of help was in sight. Quickly the agent turned over in his mind various schemes to foll McKee, who now stood behind him with the muzzle of his revolver pressing into the middle of his back. Each was rejected before half conceived. McKee laughed sneeringly, saying, "You oughtn't to be so keerless to show what you cache yer roll." Terrill made no reply. His hope of escape was slowly fading. McKee had reached his left hand over his prisoner's shoulder to disarm Terrill, who moved slightly away from him, drawing in his feet as he did so. One chance had come to him. He knew that if he failed death was certain, yet he determined to take the risk in order to retrieve the slip he had made in admitting that he had money in his possession to a gambling crony, and so to keep clean his record for trustiness, of which he was so proud. This last desperate resource was an old wrestler's trick—one with which he had conquered others in the rough games of the corral. Again Terrill moved to the right and farther under McKee, who had to extend his arm and body far beyond an upright position. Holding his revolver against Terrill handicapped the half breed in his movements. With a quick turn Terrill grasped McKee's left arm, jerking it down sharply on his shoulder. With his right hand he grasped the back of his antagonist's neck, pulling his head downward and inward. Using his shoulder for a fulcrum, with a mighty heave of his legs and back he sought to toss McKee over his head. So surprised for an instant was the cowboy by the suddenness of the attack that he made no effort to escape the clutches of the desperate express agent. His feet had left the floor and he was swinging in the air before his finger pressed the trigger. There was a muffled report. There was a mutual report. The two men fell in a heap on the floor, McKee on top. Dazed and shaken, McKee scrambled to his feet. The air was pungent with odor of powder smoke. Terrill rolled over on his side trembled convulsively and died. He had paid the penalty for a moment's indiscretion with his life. McKee quickly unfastened the pin and seized the roll of bills. Skimming through the package, he smiled with satisfaction to see that the most of it was in small bills and none of them stained. Carefully avoiding the fast forming pool of blood which was oozing from the hole in the dead man's head, he hurried to the door. A glance showed him the coast was clear. Running across the tracks, he joined Lane, who was waiting for him behind the freight car with impatience LA MAYORA There was a muffled report. In silence they mounted their horses. For a short distance McKee led the way upon the railroad track in order to leave no hoofprints and then sturck across the desert toward the hills in the south. "Why did you shoot?" gasped Lane. "He drew on me," snarled McKee. "It wasn't Dick's money, but you'll get half, Shut up." The burning sun rose higher and higher. The buzzard dropped lower in the sky. The silence of death brooded over the railroad station. (Continued Next Week.) BROWNSVILLE WILL NOT DOWN. The Brownsville affair is looming rather than fading from the popular mind. The persistency of Senator Foraker has much to do with this. We might go further and say that only for the Ohio Senator the affair would have been a closed incident long ere this. His efforts on behalf of the Negro soldiers have not been in vain even up until this time and promise in the end a satisfactory conclusion, although it may come in a way different to the hope and expectation of the Senator. The efforts have not been in vain, since the searchlight of investigation has been turned fully on. As a result the public is acquainted with the situation and is able to draw its own conclusion as to the guilt or innocence of the men. Public opinion is making itself more manifest than heretofore. Public opinion as the rule has it that if Brownsville was "shot up" by the Negro soldiers, but few of them were engaged; manifests anxiety for justice done the innocent. Last week the Washington Star, an influential daily at the capital, came out in an article earnestly appealing for fair play. It is of the opinion that the case has not received the attention it deserves, insisting that it is noteworthy, aside from the brilliancy and thoroughness of Senator Foraker's exposition and the alleged confession of Boyd Conyers, in that fair-minded men are under the conviction that a mistake has been made in the methods employed to separate the guilty from the innocent, and that justice demands a radical change. Speaking of the Conyers confession, it had as follows: "When the Boyd Conyers 'confession' was announced the public was glad to believe that the guilty had been discovered and that fair play for the innocent might follow. But the affidavits submitted by Senator Foraker, especially that of Sheriff Arnold, a white man of high standing in the community, who was present at the interviews at which Conyers is reported to have confessed, utterly destroy the possibility of belief that the alleged confession was made. It is not credible that even a jury of white citizens from Brownsville, Tex., would convict on the strength of this alleged confession." We take it that the Star has taken a broad view of the case, and not one out of pique, owing to the newspaper war on the President. Perhaps we have no right to insinuate differently, but at that circumstances altogether foreign to the question considered do sometimes influence men to take stands that they would not have taken. However, let the case be as it may, the position taken by the Star in a general way is the proper one. It asks what we have asked, what the soldiers have asked, what the Negroes in general have asked and what fair-minded men have asked, and that is a spirit of fairness be shown the innocent men. This is not a reflection on the President in the effort to discipline the army. He has that privilege or else it would not have been assumed. As we view it, it is not a question of prerogative—the President's rights in the matter—but that of fairness. Mr. Roosevelt is of the opinion that at least a few men were not guilty. It is his view. There remains in this view a chance for the assertion of a principle, however it may be considered unfitted for regulation in the army; it is fitted for the affairs of men. Men come before armies. It is to this extent that one—if the thing is so reduced—one innocent has no right to suffer. And we believe the President has the same view. The mistake is that he makes too hard a condition when he asks the soldiers to establish their innocence. It presumes them guilty, when the common law theory is to presume them innocent. Make them guilty. Failing in this, men are entitled to a clean bill of relief. Furthermore, the President insists on a method by which they may be held innocent; they must declare who did do the shooting—a most unreasonable demand in the face of protesting men, men who insist that they know nothing of the affair. We again insist that we have not questioned the President's authority as commander-in-chief of the army or as President, according to the source of his authority. We do question his wisdom in making unusual conditions for the soldiers before he grants relief prayed for. He sets up impossible terms, terms to which the men can not comply. This is clearly injustice for some of the men, for it is evident that some can do no more than deny participation in the happening and to deny that they know any that did participate. Such men should have support and encouragement, presuming, of course, that they are honest, rather than cuffed about and "maltreated" by the "law's delays" or through the law's lack of convicting force. The Star concluded the article by saying: "Why not forget for a moment the color of their skins and on American principles of fair play give these poor devils a chance? As we see it, the matter rests wholly with the President and owing to his office. This with no particular meekness, but an allegiance to the President and all pertaining thereto. This does not have Mr. Roosevelt in mind further than he is for the present the incumbent of the office. Were it Richard Roe or John Doe, it would be still the same, criticising their judgment, but recognizing the prerogatives of the office. With this in view we still maintain that Mr. Roosevelt is the court of the last resort, whether Congress acts in the matter or otherwise. The splendid services of Senator Foraker and the publications that are helping along in the matter are praiseworthy and will be remembered by those most concerned. However, whatever he may do, or the publications may urge, will yet be a matter of presidential consideration, and will not escape his influence unless passed over his head, a matter requiring more votes than can readily be mustered at this time on such a question as the one under discussion." HE REFUSES TO BE COMFORTED. Senator Tillman is not at all in harmony with his brothers, so far as the Taft influence is concerned. He thinks he sees a case of blarney in the President-elect's recent speeches to the Southern people. The North Carolinian refuses to be comforted, expressing himself in this wise: "The Republican party is now seeking to debauch the South through Mr. Taft, who offers us two offices in every thousand of our population and a pretended advancement of our material interests to join the party. If the Republicans will throw down and abandon once for all their efforts to compel the South to recognize the equality of the Caucasian and the African by repealing the fifteenth amendment, we can then have the control of our state affairs, and can then train them to make better citizens and aid in that 'uplift' which Mr. Taft is so anxious to see brought about. But we never expect to 'lift' them high enough ourselves or allow anybody else to lift them high enough to put their heels on our necks, or govern us again, and the conflict of the races which seems to me inevitable will only be hastened by such talk as Mr. Taft indulges in." In this matter, up until this time, Tillman is the lone, lone owl, hooting without cause, and refuses to be comforted. It is strange that he is not willing to make common cause with the forces that are for peace. Perhaps his job is best secured by political turmoil. What will some men not give to be in political evidence? In on a wave of virtue, in on a wave of crime—'tis all the same, just so one is in, is the way some view it. The time will come, sooner or later, when political virtue will be the chief requisite to high places, when men willing of the good done, the mercy shown those that are less fortunate. Vaunting; how we do it, and how we are going to do it, will read the titles clear to political obscurity. The few years intervening may be somewhat dark and foreboding, but this will be as yesterday to that eternal stretch when civil liberty, political liberty will be advanced and the greatest possible good obtain. Senator Tillman may not be on the program; indeed, he will have passed to the great beyond mayhaps are the "millenium dawn" but the names of those on the program will be "legions." Now, we are not of the opinion that that fellowship of dreams will ever be between the races. There can come mutual regard where respect attaches to whatever respect is due. 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You owe it to yourself to put your heel down hard on the tuberculosis evil. The germs may get you—"ef you don't watch out." Some people wonder why the Hon. J. C. Napier simply smiles when certain things at Washington are mentioned in his hearing. Don't forget that the Frederick Douglass homestead needs relief from indebtedness. The people are willing to take part. There is a way to reach them. In our effort to get employment that has a good-sounding name we are losing hold on jobs that pay much better. Since the work will be done by some one, why not hold to them? The esteemed Washington Bee has gotten so busy with the perennial school problem that it is about to forget to name the "nefarious tricksters" who are stirring up strife among the big officeholders. It is fitting that Brownsville should go out of fame on the 23d. It came in on the 13th. And yet, there are people who have no faith in the supernatural power of numbers! They wouldn't win at policy in a thousand years. Most of us have thought all along that we knew all about the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. The shocking information now comes that Lincoln was not so sure of his birthplace, but that he was born where history has had it for these many years. Now comes some one wanting to colonize the "culls" of the human race. Guess he means the leftovers, the unworkables and the misfits. Otherwise, he would put the human family to sleep at sixty and upward. If the thing keeps on, we will be back to Spartan days, when the weaklings were dispatched as soon as they appeared. The "Wizard of Tuskegee" is on the right track when he thinks the South's whilon antipathy to Negro progress is abating to a very great extent. The prosperous banks, fine farms and beautiful homes owned by our people everywhere below Mason's and Dixon's line give us evidence that somebody is either giving the Negro a chance, or he is taking it. Dr. Booker T. Washington's tour of South Carolina promises to duplicate in interest, enthusiasm and profit his famous itinerary in Mississippi last fall. The purpose of the trip is to stimulate the commercial and industrial sense of the colored South Carolinians and to emphasize the rich possibilities that reside in the soil of the Southland for the Negro, who has enough "get-up-and-get" to dig them out. A public man must expect to be misrepresented to some extent, and to be told lies by designing persons who wish to play upon both his vanity and his fears. While affable alike to all, he must not permit himself to be imposed upon by the mischievous schemer, and turned against his true friends by the dirty gossip of the snake that dares not swallow its own slime for fear of poisoning itself. The real leader keeps his head, no matter how exasperating the crisis. A "well-drilled and efficient police force," the first of the kind, is recommended for Liberia by President Barclay. It is to be trained by European officers and will, in fact, be a military organization for garrison duty. The subordinate commissioned officers will be civilized Liberians, while the privates will be largely drawn from the natives. Now, if the Liberians will also make farmers out of a good many of them, much of its problem is solved. If the native can make a soldier, he can also be taught the duties of citizenship otherwise. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler owes the Washington Herald a vote of thanks. That journal, in an ineffectual effort to besmirch Mr. Tyler's official record, simply gave him a fine opportunity to exploit the "ship-shape" conditions prevailing there, and to hand out a fragrant nosegay to his capable and loyal force of clerks, to whom he generously accorded the credit for the rapid work that the office has been doing. President Roosevelt has made a hit with the civil service set, anyhow—he vetoed the Census Bill, recently passed by Congress, holding it to be a spoils measure. In our opinion he might have let it come through. Things are so deucedly tight that the boys would welcome a little "dispensation." Congress seems to be of the same opinion. What are they in Congress for if not to find something for the faithful to do? Really, the constituents don't think any too much of a Congressman that can't pull something. The President of Liberia advised in his message to Congress that the judicial department of the government be revised, saying that international and local interests of the state make a reform desirable. He suggested two Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, which consists of two judges, making a total of four. He insists that they be selected from among men who have had legal training. "They must conform to the rules of conduct and of deportment which characterize judicial officers in the civilized world." Clarence White, the violin virtuoso, is abroad, in Europe, where he is rounding up his musical education. Mr. White will be heard from through the columns of the Freeman, where a weekly news letter will appear giving important happenings that come within his observation. Mr. White will be remembered as the leading violinist of the race; he appeared in many concerts throughout the country, winning general applause. His many friends and admirers will be pleased to know that he is further pursuing his artistic education. While it was by no mean certain that such a city as Richmond, Ind., noted for its Quaker influence, would stand up for liquor, it has been thought that when the contests come the larger cities will vote "wet." Despite the supposed religious influence about Richmond, it went "wet," proving without question what will result in the greater cities. The smaller towns and outlying townships more than likely will go dry, as has been the rule. Not a single burg about Richmond voted for whisky. Looking at it, the moralist's viewpoint, the larger city showed up poorly, but as a business proposition Richmond is in it. LINCOLN CENTENARY TO BE OB SERVED. The Lincoln centenary will be appropriately observed at Howard University. President Thirkield announces a program of unusual interest for the occasion. Beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 10 a. m., Senator J. P. Dolliver will deliver his new lecture on Abraham Lincoln, which later the Senator will give at the great celebration to be held at Lincoln's home, Springfield, Ill. This makes the hour one of unusual interest, as no doubt this will be a great oration by one of the real orators of the nation. On Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m. a program of special interest has been arranged for. The Hon. James Rudolph Garfield, Secretary of the Interior, will preside. Addresses appropriate to the occasion will be given by the Hon. Joseph G. Cannon. Speaker of the House; the Hon. James A. Tawney, the Hon. William T. Vernon, the register of the Treasury, and the Hon. J. Warren Keifer, of Ohio. On this occasion a great painting, which has been placed in the custody of the university, entitled "The Underground Railway," by the celebrated artist, C. T. Webber, of Cincinnati, will be unveiled, the address being given by Mr. William E. Curtis, the correspondent. The main figures in the painting represent the benign faces of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Coffin. These devoted old Quakers led in this movement for many years. The painting is of great historic interest and value, and it is hoped that it will come into the permanent possession of the university. Special music appropriate to the anniversary will be given by the large ABRAHAM LINCOLN. "It is for us, the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us; that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, shall not perish from the earth."—From Lincoln's Address at Gettysburg. For fear we forget and feel to underrate the greatness of Lincoln, judging only so by the accident of war, there is yet recourse to his speeches, which will reassure us that Lincoln was great in "fee simple"—in his own right. War was the background of this great character; it showed forth the gem of a man that had been tucked away in the backwoods civilization. And after all it is not strange that he should have been the man he was. His earlier associates were men of books; his life was molded by those great patterns, and perforce of circumstances, since he had no associates. He had by nature the first and great requisite—ambition to count in the world. His guides were the great characters of whom he —language—it is truly so. Aside from this is yet the better part—he spoke his soul. The question needs not be asked. Did he speak his soul? It is plain. As true as the mirror throws back the face, just so true is it that Mr. Lincoln wrote and spoke what he felt. It is one of the secrets of the beauty of the expressions. In all we read of him, learn of him, he impresses us as one who never had a vain or idle thought. Verily he set nothing down in malice nor naught extenuated. He was paternal—patriarchal. He stands out like a Biblical character, measuring up in his work with Moses; stood above men as Saul when called to begin a kingdom, was tested and tried, spiritually; as Job, and died like Jesus Christ. Who will view that sorrowful face and not think of the "Man of Sorrows"? Spitfully used, cursed and threatened in his day, the world has at last come to know what he endured. Lincoln was not ignorant of the abuse he received right among his professed friends. How crushing this must have been for one of his understanding! Yet he was strong—"the tenderest or the bravest." He was thrice armed because in the cause of right. So the scoffing was met with that fine scorn—silence. Here was a sign of superiority among men; he lived above their malice and scoffing. He knew his duty and would nothing short of it. Amid the ghosts of the dead past—of the great departed—that of our Lincoln looms up, standing in the very forefront—a very prince by the divine right of superiority. MILWAUKEE, WIS. QUINCY, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to HKEP Culture Club celebrated Lincoln's birthday last Sunday at Eighth and Elm Baptist Church. Company I, 8th Illinois National Guard, turned out, Leit, S. H. Mamaker being honored, and W. Tutt, Miss Etta Douglas and Mrs. C. J. Russell. The following program was rendered: Reading of emancipation proclamation. Miss Betty Gerrtue Gerrtue; solo, Miss Anna Johnson; paper, Leit. S. H. Shumpler; solo, Geo. Marshall; reading "Lincoln at Gettysburg, Mrs Dally," Mrs. Chas Chapman; visit with Mrs. Chapell's daughter, Mrs Henderson, in Kookuk, Iowa. The funeral of Mrs. Julia Thomas was held at Eighth and Elm Baptist Church last Friday morning, visit with Mrs. Chapell's daughter, Mrs Henderson, died last Friday morning. Mr. Perkins and wife left Saturday morning for Monroe City, Mo., to attend the funeral of Wiley Perkins, died last Friday morning. Mr. Perkins and wife left Saturday morning for Monroe City, Mo., to attend the funeral of Wiley Perkins, died last Friday morning. He will have copies of THE FREEMAN for sale. The revival has closed at the Bethel A. M. E. Church..Capt. Thomas Henderson, Capt. J. W. Tutt, Smith received a purse of $40 on his thirty-ninth wedding anniversary. SHERMAN, TEX Special to THE FREEMAN: H. D. Glens and L. C. Culberman have opened a high-grade cleaning and pressing parlor in the rear of Elmer Williams handsome tonsorial parlor. THE FREEMAN is on sale there...A. G. Johnson has been elected president. The FREEMAN may be had from Jim Carson, the tonsorialist, near the postoffice. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN Monday, Feb. 8, at the Phoenix Hall, John Patterson and his drill team, composed of young lads of the Young People's successful drill and entertainment, which was greatly enjoyed by the large audience that was present. The drill team is certified by the American Soccer Association and their performances bid fair to great things for the future. Their baseball team is certified by the American Soccer Association and their encores were long and numerous. The team was honored with the presence of the Whangdoodle Comedy Club, which was being rendered several selections for them and the audience. The affair was a great success, both socially and financially. The audience of Pastor's Aid served an excellent supper. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. Asbury Gaithes received a tslgam recently informing him of the death of his brother Daniel in Cincinnati, which occured in Raleigh in 2008. He visited James Biddle recently. Mrs. Eliza Delpa and daughter Addie of North Watt street are ill. Theophilus Pullman is the son of the late Sickle, Sickle, Mrs. Theo Scuggs of Johnston, P. visited her son **Gilbert** of 512 Edward street recently. Herbert Bacon of Erle, William Saunders will stay last week. William Saunders will stay last week. The Auditorium Rink Monday evening. William Roberts is able to be about. Hazel Hurper is on the sick list. A number of people are in the hospital. K. of P. first annual banquet in Akron Feb. 17... Harry Thomas was injured at Mineral Ridge Sunday... Freddie Harris of Jefferson visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, and W. Brown, Attorney Thomas. Thomas is enrolling clerk of the Senate at Columbus, spent ten days in the city... A number of Warren people attended... William Sanders, Monday evening was a grand affair. The prizewinners were: Most ragged man, Gus Freeman, best makeup, Alonzo Thomas, best makeup, Gertrude Brown; cotic, Ida Whitlow; comic gentleman, Geo. Wadell; second best makeup, Julia Renn... Monday evening skating party, and those who wish to send valentines to their friends should bring them and put them in a box. There will also be a champion race between Mr. Scott and Mr. Freeman. NEW ALBANY, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Thomas H. Johnson, for several years an attache of the local postoffice, has been notified from Washington of his appointment as a member of the mounted guard of the third division of the inaugural parade on the 4th of March. Mr. Johnson has also been designated to act as chairman of the New Albany sub-committee on public comfort, to act in conjunction with which it is to look after accommodations for colored visitors. Mr. Johnson is empowered to name ten associates. It is understood that these honors have come to Mr. Johnson upon the recommendation of the War Department at Washington, who maintains his legal residence in this city. SH'ELBYVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. James Allen, pastor of the Second M. E. church, preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning, his theme being "The Bright and Morning Star," Rev. 22.16. His evening theme was "Prepare to love the Lord." Rev. Jeffrey fayette Estes is very sick out on East Washington street....Miss Nannie Hill is in the city visiting Mr. John Duke, on East Locust street....Mr. A. B. Russell building to the Dorsey block....A county man's Men's Proud Band last Sunday, Mr. Russell is a lecturer and prominent business man of this city....The McFarland Skating Rink has moved from the Temant building to the Dorsey block....A county man's Men's Proud Band last Sunday, March 6, 1999....Rev. Mrs. S. A. Ransey, of this city, is holding a wonderful revival in Connerville for Rev. H. Hinton....Rev. Joseph Robinson preached an sermons today during the absence of Rev. Hinton, who revival in Cincinnati for Rev. Frank Green. SPOKANE WASH Special to THE FREEMAN Brown had his back sprained from assisting an expressman. ...Miss B. Reed, who has been in the city for some time with her sister, Mrs. Wappes, over visitation, where she will visit her brother, Joe Reed. ...The tea that was served by the Ladies' Guild of St. Thomas Mission, at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Todd, 210, second avenue, has been enjoyed by the ladies. ...Mrs. Triplet, 502 Second avenue, has been ill for a few days. At this writing she is reported by Club C, of St. Thomas Mission, on the 3rd, was quite a success. The fourth annual entertainment given by the Business Men's Club of St. Thomas Mission one of the grandest affairs of the season. LOGANSPORT. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Church, passed through the city last week en route home from Lafayette, where he has been helping in a revival. . . Mr. and Mrs. Malone entertained the Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason, Mrs. Davis, Rev. Craven and wife at an elegant 11 o'clock breakfast, Saturation, Mrs. Parker and Mr. West, of Kokomo, spent Sunday evening in the city. . . Rev. Alexander Smith, of South Bend, Mrs. Parker and Mr. West, of Kokomo, spent Sunday evening in the city. . . Rev. Alexander Smith, of South Bend, Mrs. Parker and Mr. West, of Kokomo, spent Sunday evening in the city. . . Mr. and Mrs. James Carter entertained the Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. wife of the cook dinner, Saturday evening. If Bethesda M. E. Church has been three times its size, Sunday night, it is doubtful if it will be able to cook there to hear Rev. Mrs. Mason. At all services during the day the crowd was immense, both white and colored taking a spiritual act of praise. There was one who came to the church Sunday and it is to be hoped that many will come in before the close of these meetings. . . Harry Malone and Kile Moore have received employment here. ORANGEBURG. S. C. W, Rice and H. K. McKenion are con ducting a vrst-class tailor shop. KALAMAZOO, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN ... Solomon Jones, who has been head porter of the Burdick Hotel, expects to be the owner of the hotel he will visit many friends and relatives. He will bring his brother back with him. ... Fred Bass has left for Chicago, where he has accepted a very lucrative position with the Niagara Hotel. ... Will Harris, who returned from Detroit, has Hazel Hackel has accepted a position with a large card company in New York. ... Frank Evans has added another chair to his well-equipped Chicago, where he purchased some of the latest tonorial effects. ... The Odd Fellows gave a banquet and ball Thursday, and added a new chair of the latest design to his already well-equipped shop. ... Herbert Hall will leave for Ohio here where he will visit many relatives and friends. He expects to be gone about three weeks. SOUTH BEND, IND. St. James Willison, of Calvin Center, was the guest of E. Coker. . . The Home Circle of the A. M. E. Church was entertained by Mrs. Matthes. . . Marcellus Devon was entertained by Mrs. Coker. . . At Scranton Park. . . Mrs. Iria Powell, of 420 South Main st., is slightly improved. . . Floyd Boon is very much improved. Everybody is delighted to see him around. . . Ray Randolph is improving. Mrs. Powell returned to Toledo. O. . . The St. Paul Ruffin Club was entertained by Mrs. D. Curtis, of South Bend avenue. February 3. . . Andrew Randolph is improving. Ray Randolph is improving. The Rev. Carr conducted three services Sunday. The Lord's Supper was administered. Large crowd attended. Church will begin a series of revival meetings. We earnestly hope much good will result from them. . . Alexander Church will begin Loganborough. The Sunday evening services. The M. M. Church are well attended. The public an- LOST RELATIVE. I wish to find out the whereabouts of my brother, Willie Williams, whom I have not heard from for some time. At one time, I was a teacher in the school. My maiden name was Mary B. Williams. Any information will be gladly received. Address Mrs. Mary G. Colbert, General Delivery, Oklahoma City, Okla. WANTED - Man pianist, one who can sing and play; tenor voice; good character. W. R. Carter, 3406 Dearborn street Chicago, Ill. NEGROES WILL TAKE PART Concluded from Page One. the speaker. He said that as the white man moves forward so that as the Negro, and that it is his duty to help the Negro, and that he is urged to help the Negro aged in his address and he did not fail to say get higher education as well as industrial. He spoke of the school system of the Louisville and complimented the School Board for giving such good attention to the education of the Negroes of this city. He urged a high standard of citizenship, intellectual and moral excellence, and high things. The president of the Louisville School Board, an alumnus of Mr. Pickens, and seven other members of the School Board were present at the commencement of the Prof. of the School that Mr. Pickens will be urged to come to and accept a position in the high school. Prof. William S. Peyton, teacher of the Normal school, acted as master of cerealies and Prof. A. E. Meyzeck made the announcements. While here Prof. Pickens was the guest of Prof. A. E. Meyzek, principal of the college, and Prof. S. Peterson, enthousi- dant with Prof. S. Peterson and Carl B. Lewis present. After the commencement, Prof. Pickens was given a stag at the garden and beautiful home of Prof. James R. Hale, the principal at the Central High School. Mr. Pickens was the central figure of the evening, telling for the most part tales from Abraham and the story of the Harris, Prof. A. E. Meyzek, Prof. John T. Clark, Prof. Eugene Jones, Attorney W. L. Ricks, James R. Harris Sr., Leonora Haley, Carry B. Lewis, C. H. Bullock and others. The affair was very enjoyable. --- From the report of the Ministers' Alliance, which met at the Y. M. C. a last Monday, some real tangible work will be done soon in the interest of a new high school. We are glad to state that THE MINISTERS are in this movement, as it has, in season and out, said those things necessary to arouse interest and public sentiment. It is hoped that the good ministers will not stop their good work but will keep on pushing. Don't compromise and ask for a new task for the New York City office: it they are due it, and they ought to have it. Three times we have been pushed into old buildings that were formerly occupied by white children, but we have we built a new out and out school A new high school with all the modern conveniences necessary to give the higher education is what is necessary. From what can learn with the industrial training and will be in this vicinity and the colored people should see to it that they will have at least one institution where their children can be taught some of the things they need. Let us fight for a good new high school and a better curriculum and such instructors that will lead young men and women to think and act when they shall have graduated from school. So may it not to this we pledge our influence and pave. Dedicatory services were held last Sunday at the Service of the late Kentucky street, in the handsome new Girls' Domestic Science Dormitory erected by the Baptist Woman's Educational Convention. The building was erected at a cost of $20,000, all of which amount has been raised by the large part of the balances was raised by the Mrs. Mayme E. Steward, one of the most pleasing speakers in this section of the country and president of the Woman's Institute, worked faithfully for years to raise funds for the institution. She made the presentation speech and presented the keys to the chairman of the Board of Trustees, and sponsored with an address on the history of the school and its struggles, and was very much pleased that the new building had become a reality. The dedicatory sermon was preached by the Rev. E. Williams, and that it was the building that with it those with the spirit of God, it would be a great success. He pointed to the girls the life of righteousness and service and their opportunities while in school. He placed much stress on Christian education. The Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D., was present and raised a large sum toward the foundation and construction. Theational Councilment was present and many of the women delivered short addresses. Mr. Sales, field secretary of the Home Mission Society, was present and spoke at the dedicatory exercises. Many leaders of the city and State were also present. On Monday a "Workers' Conference" was held and preachers of the denomination delivered addresses on How Best to Care for the Children of the City. Other questions of importance came up for consideration and the following day the students of the college furnished a progra mfor the visitors. A large crowd was present last Sunday night at the Church of Our Merciful Savior. Eleventh and Walnut streets, to hear the choral society of the church sing a song of praise. The Episcopal Society Miss Laurette Dodd and Dr. William Ballard. Rev. Leroy Ferguson made a few announcements and for most part the services were musical. The Episcopal Society ever since Mr. Tibbs has been organist of the church and they are providing quite a benefit in every way. The mid-year commencement of the Central High School occurred last week at the Methodist church. A very large crowd was present. Alexander Morris, a leading business men in the city, involved the college in evening. He spoke on the "On the Great Big Busy World; How Best to Meet Its Conditions." It was a fine day to show great preparation and study. Diana was awarded to Henrietta Hammond, Goldie Hammond, Katherine Bell Brown, Charles Hammond, Katherine Bell Brown, Charles Hammond, Cox, Lauretta Dickerson, Georgia Morris, Robert Morris and Caroline Pennhouse, Dr. I. N. Bloom-president of the School Board, presented the diplomas. Grand Master George W. Saffell, of the District Grand Lodge of the Grand Order of Odd Fellows, was the city last week and spoke to the eight households, Patriarchs and Councillors, Households, Palace Hall, Thirteenth and Walnut street. Brown, a master of ceramics, William H. Ward, president of the oldest lodges and one of the oldest most active members of the Odd Fellows this city, delivered the address of welcome. Grand Master Saffell in his address spoke of the progress of the colored Old Fellows and said that they were the first to organize and financially of any secret organization in America. He made a request of the Old Fellows to city to send more delegates to the Fairfax Grand Lodge and the B.M.C. After the Grand Lodge and the B.M.C. afterward was driven to the handsome and communal office of A. H. Crutchfield on Walnut street tween Ninth and Tenth. The beautiful dining-room was tastily decorated with the finest furnishings of the order. Covers were laid for the room and Wallace Robinson, a very pleasing speaker, acted as toastmaster. The supper was served in courses, and during the speeches were made in the interest of the order and The Pekin Quintette of Chicago was in the city last week with the National Caners Association. Two nights they were in the city with the National Lakers streets. They furnished some of the best music ever heard in that cafe, and it came from Messrs. Sam T. Arnold, manager; Emmie Tapley, Richard Larkins, Henshaw Rowley, and the staff. On February 22, the cafe will be started again with Tom Cole as manager. He will endeavor to have some of the best music in the city at the cafe. Green Saffell, one of the best friends of THE FREEMAN in the city, stated to us Monday when the seats went on sale for the fans. The Walker show, that the manager is the Mascot patrons, was going to take particular pains in seeing that the colored clientele is well cared for during the week of Feb. 22. The patrons are the Mascot attire and is seeing that everything will be done to gratify the wishes of the Mascot patrons. The seats went on sale last fonday. And the line was a block in length before 9 o'clock. I lasted out the day. People of this city who wish seats had better get them at once. Mr. and Mrs. Saffell expect company from the Williams & Walker engagement. ... A very beautiful informal reception was given-last week at the charming home of Mrs. Richard Oliver, 1200 West Chester, a honor of the University of Maud. K. Maud was swished and also punch and ice. Those present were: Mesdames John Watson Cooper, Daniel Lawson, W. M. Brown, F. S. Dancy, Houssens, Woody Gleder, George Gleder, Mr. Fitz butler Denison, Chicago, William Shipley, William Moses, Dora Thomas, Misses Spratt Brown, Petolia Penn, Prinz Fitzbutler, Ida Clark and Lottie E. Bevers. Miss Jennie Alexander has returned to the city. She was called to the funeral of her 8-year-old nephew, Guy W. Smith. Miss May Ella Ogleby of Indianapolis Ind., is in the city visiting. Mrs. Jordan, Misses Maud Wright and Clara Frank are working this week as clerks at the Douglass Building. The "Never Run Dry" Club will give an entertainment at the Frontenac Hall, Feb. 22. This club gives annual affairs and they usually draw large crowds. Williams and Walker will be invited to this John Wicliff, one of this city's best trap drum players, is doing some good work in this city. Mr. Wicliff has traveled extensively and sends best regards to his many friends. The Waiters' and Cooks' Alliance will give a grand Martha Washington hall or Hall, extend its reach to Follows Hall, Thirteenth and Walnut streets. The committee is composed of the following members: W. H. Thomas, James L. Carr, W. H. Wright, H. H. Green, Chas. W. Watts, F. Hapwood, Daniel Powell, chairman. Mrs. Lee Starks, 217 West Kentucky street, has been confined to her home for two weeks with a severe illness. The grandmother of Miss Anna Ball Carr, who took her last week at Shelbyville, Ky. Miss Carr was called to Shelbyville to attend the funeral and to look after her grandmother. Miss Carr was very much devoted to her grandmother and is greatly admired for this attachment. --- The Dancing Academy, which meets every Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall, will give a reception for James Walker company. The dancing school is located in the most up-to-date in the city and a large crowd is expected to be present. A Young Business Men's Club was temporarily organized Monday night at the tailor shop of Len Haley, 632 Elda street. Cary B. Lewis was elected secretary. The following young men will asked to join the new organization, and with this number others will be used. G. F. Highes Aaron Brown, Wesley Bruns. B. J. McKinney, William Sanders, S. O. Johnson, Dr. Wilson Ballard, Engage Mark, Dr. J. P. Purnell, Benson son, Dr. McElroy, Robert Quire, John Blackhawk, Dr. John Clark, Oscar Turner, W. H. Smith, B. Z. Akins, Will Thomas, J. T. Brown, Ed Lancaster, Will Shipley, Will Adams, Harry Wilson, A. H. Crutchfield, Robert Hester, W. T. Orton, Robert Hester and others. CARY B. LEWIS Stop taking liquid physic or big or little pills, that which makes you worse in stead of curing. Cathartics don't cure—they irritate and weaken the bowels. CASCARETS make the bowels strong, tone the muscles so they crawl and work—when they do this they are healthy, producing right results. CASCARETS 10c: a box for a week's treatment, all druggrists. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a month. a La ——., Fp IN SS ie \ ee A PIANOLOGUE DIALOGUE, gays Hostmond J, to Robert C.: Jao not like this dialogue! dont see Why you didn’t give me \ tip on, my planologue, of wit Tye read It's plain to see ‘yiir polleies are on ‘the hog. hops ow, Bob, you're loyal to me— ‘urs what It means to be a Frog. pout understand this theory Gf raising such an awful fog. gays Robert €. to Rosamond J. Yiu Gon't need dance, you've got the gout Your jumoiogue ingpires the play, Youre not compelled to ent it out. hye lecitimate Standard’s here to stay ; ‘iy polleles go up the: spout— pfardls’ know’ just what to say, fut comedy stars should dance ana shouts think that TM retire some day— Leave off dancing and grow stout. Svivesten RUSSELL. Harry MeCubbins of Baltimore, Ma., ts guns some good Work as a venttiloquist, Jack Shumaker, the successful manager of Willams and Walker, was a caller at fhe Provan ‘Tuesday afternoon, Henes ‘Troy, Elnora Wilson and Marte From, of the Willams. and- Walker Gguny, Were callers at ‘The Freeman Ceca Nash and Nash have just closed at the Lyoumn ‘Theatre, Pittsburg, and left the dudleuces screaming at every show. Re- pirds to the Brinklys, The Artes, Billy and Gracie, continue to delight Bnglish ‘audiences "and will piotabls return to the States about June Tears to-alt frtends. vhe Amusement ‘Theater at Memphis, enti, (= the talk of the town, Bugene Gai’ iS putting. on an act that Isa Stun. ‘The leading artists are H. Love iui! ile, Altes and: Ford, Sut Shelton, the classic singer and en- wralier of Galveston, ‘Tex., Is doing fine is ouirvite, iiling a ten, Weeks” endasce teat in Pittsburg. Regards to 8, H. Dud- hy in the Smart Set-and all friends, Mebutf, band leader with Culligan's Nosivile’ Sidents, reports yashouts, fisiides and eaneéted dates. Came nto Sina Barbara and showed week of Jan. oi inaking “over good” at the Santa fiviwva ‘Theatre. Marvelous Lashe has (lls Teovered from. the operation for ‘ure on is head ahd ig) doting his wire dct snd_ singing. “Silver ‘Threads, Among the Gold." Billy Mitehen and wife send neunis to Wugene Clark. “He is singing Win? Me?" swith ‘three and four en- ones Waiter” Lyons says hello Billy Kine Little John. Vente is making good wii his cornet solos, Wm. Roberson, tostra leader, sends regards to. Reid, Hive Collins and. wife closed yesterday @ scoount. of sickness of the former. Muu says hetlo Jefe Smith, Pearl Mop- in and all Denver: boys. AIDA OVERTON WALKER NOT IN INDIANAPOLIS. aw es 10 see Aes eres wri Walker with the company in this Ci this week? We will say. that on ae- Sunt oF dhe sertous Hines of her mother, Aim Walker did not appear in “Bandana Ling” at the Park ‘Theatre, Feb, 8,0, 10, ict was en route to New York’ with’ her THE FLORIDA BLOSSOMS. he Florida, Blossoms closed a very succesful season in’ Jacksonville, Wa, Sin 2nd 6, "This ompany has made 1 reputation that any “manager “ean be inoud of, ‘They have been met by an ap- Mrviative audience wherever they have Siyeared, and Teaving™ them, as usual. ing’ cur show was the cleanest and bsc'on the road, and Inviting us to come Nit.” In Jacksonville when ‘we closed, ‘ir tent could not hola the people. ‘The Iwople were very eager to witness. a per- formante of ‘the Mlorida Blossoms show. Iv was all the management could do to void a stampede. "The show will be. in Winter quarters for about two months, flv everything ‘in’ readiness (0, open Ndr fourth annual season. Woutd Hie \w tear frofa Henry Wooden, Cairo, Ii. CULLIGAN'S NASHVILLE STU- DENTS. L. MeDuff, band leader of Culligan’s Rushville Stidentt. reports showing Long iste, Cals at the Byde-a-White ‘theatre ‘heli the week’ of Hebe i We are billed inne “Angeles it the Beople's. Theatre at’ weok Harvey Halland his. gold trombone have reeently joined the how, jumping from Vietoria, B.C, Mr. Rob- ‘son has given him charge of the orches- ra. Koster at present: I. McDuff, band jader. John Venie and A. Hutt, cornets ; Win iioherson ‘and ‘Be Adams, clarinets \"tumner, alto; Geo, Wilson and H. Hol and. trombones; P. Gant, tuba; Geo. Willie snare’ dramz_ W. ‘Laneaster, vss bin. Herbert Lahey parade ainee: rai! Stage manager; We Laens. and Thuy" Mehell, Wwalldiue gents “and” comes dine: Martrwe Mitchell Antoinette Shiviis and” Marjorie ‘Turner, are the ladies of the company. Best regards to ALLEN’S MINSTRELS. MWe ore still in the land of sunshine foils Hie famous. winter” playgrounds. James tlatniltom our baritone vocalist, ts Serine’ hlehtly’ singing. “Aer AIL" Siecie Smuth and Johnie Lee in their the-act comedy entitled “Walking in So- Sieg" set the’ house. screaming at. e&oh performanon Re O, Henderson, write Paul ‘Carter. einging” and tating mone- save vomiedign, was reeently ‘on. the sek ads ath the Weleran comedian fd tyotobonist, Ae ainaing with great ste: cee eaten Henao win Brest gue, Xo" ator yekends, regards’ "te Geo. Wilson. Hatter Garland, Chas. Beechum Sit tie Nashllle, Students, ” “Speedy” Smith sive Vance Lowry write: ter 2 an, Bova. gue. Juvenile, contortion: ws smaking good. nightly vis Barcus Nobert H. Gant sends regards to Trent Gaines and James! Wolfscales. ft thitevo€ declan Mss, ts meets wht great suecess “with Ms trap--drine mink. "'Pieat Ie Jenkins send regards to eeuben Harvey’ and Profs W. TL, Jackson. MASONIC THEATER AT LOUIS- VILLE. hon A Lynne,” which will be the attrac- on ot the Masonte ‘Theatre all next week UMencinug Monday matinee, 18 an old Jity. bur it is one of the best emotional ek ker geen, Mery often, plays Hct “have Ween ‘before the public. for ‘(ls Noms or more are presented by an viitrene’ company, but this 1s ngt_ the HE Suh the prodiietion Joseph King ts {tesing ‘to ‘the Magonte "Theatre. ‘The Wiufons is headed_by Miss Avis’ Paige, 3 “Sceptional one, and each charter 1s SUNY chosen according to “bis. or her {26s for the Tole assigned. Miss Palse fied, iOuMg, and ‘attractive actress who rei oy SUawe career as & child prodigy “foghatid Belaseo's productions,» whic TALE be sufficient proof of her talent. ther members of the east are Misses Say Powers, "Ruth Bmerson, Clara Lane ad Lillian “Ross, who takes the well- Known part of “Little Willie,” and is said to be a wonderful child actress, Frank Holland~is the leading man, and the re- maining characters are taken by John Dalley, Benedict Brown, Arthur Snyder, Barl Walker and Ed O'Connor, “East Lynne" is a highly emotional story about i woman's wrongs, % favorite dramatic vehicle. “Lady Isabel,” the role assumed by Miss Paige, Is married to Archibald Carlyle, the part assigned to Mr. Holland, "Though in love ‘with her husband, Lady Isabel is insanely and un- justly Jealous of “Barbara. Hare, “a. life long acquaintance of. Archibald. Sir Francis Livison, the villain, induces her to leave her husband and afterward de- serts her. Remorseful, she gains entrance to her former husband's. home as French governess and finds much solace in the care of her children. ‘The death of her eldest child, however, undermines her own health and the famous deathbed scene discloses her {dentity, and with, her husband's forgiveness she passes away. LINCOLN THEATER, KNOXVILLE, TENN. ‘The musical comedy presented this week at this popular playhouse was no doubt one of the best attractions yet, of- fered. ‘The show was one of those jolly vivacious excepts of comedy, that only strong organization “like the Lincoln Stock Company are able of handling. We beheld the ever favorite comedian Salem Tutt Whitney in a real genuine tramp role, which, by the way, could not. be excelled even by such topnotchers as Nat Wills and our own Bob Cole, who are reputed to be the greatest tramp come- dians of the present day. Mr. Whitney was ably assisted by Sam Gardner, who can always be relied upon to be fully up to the standard in any part entrusted to him, We were also agreeably surprised in séeing a new character enacted that we are sure there are few if any of them among our race, and that was the He- brew role by W. A. Baynard. We have seen David Warfield and many others, and don’t hesitate in saying that Mr. Bay- nard has every movement and action pe- cullar to the Jew, and should have a bright future should he eare to cultivate his talent In this direction. ‘Homer ‘Tutt fully sustained the _ title of his song “Neat Ned, Nut Sed.” That hig costumes “are legion, goes "without saying. Miss Nettie Taylor and Miss Mabel Brown came in for a lon's share of the applause by their clever acting and sing- ng. Mrs. Mamie Gardner, as “Danny the Kid,” was indeed fine, and good judgment was displayed in giving this young lady Such juvenile parts. ‘Taken as a whole, the show was yery entertaining, the musle being especially beautiful and catchy. Hvery one seems to "be bent ‘on following the crowd on the opening night, and unless you give your order for seats early, you are sure to be left, for it is quite desirable that the elités of Knoxville turn out in full force. PEKIN STOCK COMPANY. Robert T. Motts, owner and manager of the Pekin Theatre, Chicago, wishes to an- nounee that the "Pekin Stock Company will Include Harrison Stewart, Jerry Mills, Chas. Gilpin, Lawrence Chenault, Lottie Grady, May. White, Pearl Brown, Nettle Lewis’ and J. Ed Green as producer and miumaging director. Marion A. Brooks, adapter. ‘The “opening has been deferred to. the 22d in “The Pet Dog,” an adaptation of the Engtish farce “Confusion,” adapted by Marion A. Brooks, BLACK AND JONES. Perry Black of the well-known team of Black & Jones, eccentrie dancing comedi- ans, has ‘closed ‘a suecessful season over the Orpheum circuit and, accompanied by his wife, will play a long-promised visit to his relatives in Louisville, Ky., where he will rest for two weeks before he re- sumes his tour of the Cole Castle circuit, which will be completed by the last of March, when the team will sail for Eng- land, “where they are booked solid for thre months, Lew Jones’ wife paid him a visit, while the team was playing at the Majestic and Haymarket ‘Theatres, Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were entertained by Mrs, Jones ‘of Memphis, Tenn. Mr, and, Mrs. Black ‘were entertained | by Mr. Spiller and Mr Patterson of the Five Musical Spillers, who were then playing at the Olympic Theatre. ‘Messrs, Black and Jones send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. WOMEN IN BANDANNA LAND. By Donorny. Nearly three years have passed since we, had the pleasure of meeting the wo- Meh of the ‘much-heralded company of Williams & Walker.” Many changes have been made, as is customary in these shows; but it Is the same old story, struggling for a living and honors if pos- sible. It is quite a disappointment that Mrs. Walker was unable to fill the en- agement here, but out of all that seems bad comes good to some one. Her ab- senee gaye another young woman an. op- Dortunity to appear, in her role, and. £0 well did she play the part that many were not even aware that she was not Mrs. Walker. We remember Mrs. Walker as a very charming woman, intellectual, and whose every move was’ grace Itself. ‘She did not find it necessary to be claim- ing that other than Negro blood flowed through her veins, and mae herself very popular with the’ public. On the other hand, she was rather proud that the brown was much in evidence and that no controversy whatever would arise as to What race She belonged to. As one writer has so fittingly sald, “Alda Over- ton Walker is a prize.” Mrs, Williams has given up the stage and remains at home. While no doubt it is a terrible trial for Mr, Williams to be without her companionship and encour- agement that is so delightful from, those Who form @ part of our very existence, he will doubly appreciate her presence in’ the home when the season's strenuous work Mrs." Hattie McIntosh, the widow of ‘Tom MeIntosh, continues to merit much praise in her Work, and her appearance is most pleasing, ‘The stage, its snares and hardships, have dealt Ughtly with her and she is looking extraordinarily well. ‘Murfel Ringgold will be remembered in the company of “Rufus Rastus” and was a great favorite, For some time she was off the stage on account of Hlness caused by overwork, but now she returns with good health and the same ambition and perhaps more, for after suffering do we not feel that we must work harder and Strive more, since we have been spared for some purpose? She feels so grateful to know that she had so many real friends who assisted her in various ways. Marguerite Ward has been seen in this city with the "Smart Set” company and also the Cole & Johnson aggregation. She is a hard worke rand has fond hopes of being one of the topnotchers in| the amusement world. Her ideal is | Mrs. Walker, not because she is a member of her company, but the first time that I met her with the “Smart Set” company she talked of Mrs. Walker incessantly. Everything that was right, to her mind, must have Mrs. Walker's approval. When told that she was missed in the Cole & Johnson show, for It | seeemd that she Should be in the “turn” with Edgar Con- nor and Daisy Brown, she lapsed into silence, for perhaps she thought so too, Put mist not say so. However, she does her very best wherever found. ' A pretty story is often told of her in rhyme by one of her admirers thajshas been an inspira- tion when success seemed a long way off. Minnie Brown, the girl of the golden ‘West, who would not for one moment entertain even a thought of failure, is again with the company’ in a better, role. which was given her on account of her ye ~ THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Se — ‘les of dancis she will good work and not by any special favor. | styl ing she will not be excelled, | equi SNGS “Browa has tne” open, and gracious | The audience wae quick vo see what sh | not 2, | manner characteriatic of the Western girl | could do, and insisted on her doing very | wor 2 | and is a favorite with everybody. mre 9 16. ~ that The other girls "with the company are]. Bert A. Williams, “Skunkton Bowser,” | £23 Ada Banks, Elnora Wilson, os Da-|has a greater range of activity than he | mus vis, Marie Freeman, Bessie’ Vaughn, Tda | had in the former play. He showed up to| T Day, Bessie Brady, Katie Jones, Lavinia | much better advantage, proving he was | tak Rogan hia Guigiesss Jennie Ringgold, | the actor his reputation’ bad deciarea hes | Sie Misses’ Clough, Jordan, “Bluford, "bis, 60 be, Willams takes to the gantomimie | the Pee Foe Martin’ Bush, “Harris, | side, in whieh respect he is sites oer eis | tee Johnson, Cooper, Sepp and Clark. most excellent results—speaking of ap-|We mnmson, Cooper, SenP n tratts that are| plalse as auch-—oud in the meccwinie the | y's GUNN ceae Gia ae uiber, companies | WO8T end lenrls wot nearly ne peeee re |e eee sor erie professions, Some | the latter part of his worl he ger rook | ame Eo sobitious; “other are satisfied to| siderable action and tall, EUE talkers | ome imply draw cach week's salary, an ie gave evidence | one simply h k's us d_so| particularly big because he ide on it goes. This part of the working |in the beginning of not being much of a| me. Seat is etnply; marening i the self-same | talker. ‘Then to see him grow loetachae| oe paths where other fect have trodden. and tn his droll style, tt was simply tere: Ling ne arag SaaW anon isuible. | Te is happy in striking ott char | 1d ieee 8 heters “that are uniaue, distinet, “yet a | sea: — Pinte PenG a faithful portrayal of" the ‘conceived ‘type | Gre Sadi S sae and which Is met with In the racebut Hot | not iene] yd aaa Sxery, Gay, One never, tires of goelng | foo ape | eee ti ‘along nicely on the | "Sktinkton ‘Bowser ;” he ts in demands the | the ny John | avenue andthe weather has been fine for | audience wants to" know a’ great deat of | nex Snyder, | some time. The vaudeville houses are | MiNi, Wants to see him do everything he | and ‘onat | 221NE, pls” business, ag both have been [SAR Go. When if is said that the audience | reb motional | Greasntine resi wood ‘when Williams went off the stage | E See) ene oe ane ic will be quite suicient to stow how fe | lin the role er Martin of the Lycoum has en-|WaS,fegarded. rich Fred 0 | ee etn ot ey eeumc is now |, “Bud Jenkins,” by George W. Walker, | for igned to|'much better than it has been. is cleverly done. as guardian for “Bow-| I Coleridge Taylor's “Death of Minne- haha" was presented by the Northside Choral Society of tls city at Carnegie Music Hall last week, and was a tremen- ous’ success. Joseph Rodgers Walker the conductor, proved himself to be ar artist of rare’ ability, and received great Praise for his work. The soloists of the evening Were Miss Hattie Goins, soprano John B. Lain, baritone, and Foster O White, ‘pianist, ‘and ‘all’ did exceedingly well. "Miss Goins was in fine vole anc was heartily applauded. Mr. Lain was also in. excellent voice and was forced tc Fespond fo ‘numerous encores. " Mr. Lain, besides being an excellent singer, is. 3 composer of no mean ability, having writ ten several very pretty songs now: being Published by the Western Publishing Co. and is algo the composer of the music te “Uganda,” the pretty cantata which was rendered’ some tine ago by the Wester School of Music. Foster O. White, pian: Ist, proved to be the star of the evening Fils work as accompanist to the soloist was highly commented upon by bott white and colored, and his, solos were rendered in’ such ‘an excellent mannel that he was called back again and again Howard Hagan, the drap drummer, 1s now located at the Lyceum ‘Theatre And has proved to be a valuable addition tc the orchestra. A. Guy Truley, the trap drummer with Robinson's Symphony Orchestra, who has been on the sick list, Is again able tc resume his duties, ‘The First Brigade Band, K. of P., i getting ready to ive ite tirst ‘concert of the year, ‘The band is now and has beer for “some time under the direction of Prof. Harry C. Waters, and bids fair tc become one of the foremost organizations of Its kind in the country. Sam Levinson, erstwhile manager _o the Fulton ‘Theatre, has been on the sick list but Is again able to resume his dutles ‘A professional matinee was given Fri day afternoon, Jan. 2%, at the Fulton ‘Theatre, for’ the “In’ Old_ Kentucky” bunch. "The following artists appeared: Robert Johnson & Co., Allen and_ Wit Hams, Miss Mary Baker, Newton Green Willié Norville and Miss’ Daisy Bowen. THE LYCEUM. ‘This house offers a fair bill this Week, headed by Nash an¢ Nash, sketch artists, who did fair. Both have 'very good voices and would do_bet- ter in a singing and dancing turn, where Mr. Nash could refrain from the use of burnt cork. Next came Charles. Stinson, “the banjo king,” who more than made good. Mr. Stinson’ is an. exceptionally clever musician and knows just what to give his audience and how miich. A white musical act, illustrated songs and moving Pictures completed a very good bill. _ THE FULTON. This ‘house offers a ¥ery good bill this week, headed by the Brinkleys, who are playing a return en- agement, and they® took the house by storm. ‘Their talk is good and thelr sor fare new and up-to-date. Mts, Brinkley’ rendition of the “Jungietown” song and the dancing of Mr. Brinkley was far above the average, ‘This act was. fol- lowed by Robert Bacon, “the flying jugg- lerg” who presented a very new act and was well received. ‘Then came Dot Wil son, a white singing and dancing | sou- brette, who did well. R. G. Baker In il lustrated songs" and moving pictures closed an excellent bill. The orchestra Seemed to have an off night, and tor a while things looked critical, bat they soon Settled down to their work’ and, as usual, sent the audience away well satisfied. INDIANAPOLIS HAS SEEN “BANDANA LAND.” Williams & Walker Show Goes Big. Dee at oe atc as plays go. The tendency has been in Pee he ees ee ee nie eae ee eee to see the drama idea enlarged, of course, were disappointed, for the show in that eae a et oat ee ees ee aes ee atucl eet te ea ee eri aes See oa eee ae Bea BES ate tan HS aie ete ala ty ots" galle Sera ite gt eet ne ohe con ath ee acai eee ee ee Sees Meee cea ote trea mons’ place is tendered for the meetings, ae Tare oe ee rg a ce ery serio tees cae ee ee ee eee tote BE oes eae ae eee chorus which was grand. To see and Sa get tel oe a ee ee eee oe es Hee Se ae a “Susie Simmons,” a daughter of “Amos” ee eer eens excepting the Bronzed Fairy—Aida. She etek tere ine naa ae eee ee ae ees Eee emanate Saee e eae a ents Se ae sce ie cians” ees Jones, Brady, Davis, Day, Vaugh and et ee ee Get een “co : es nite etd a aT eae on the Negro stage. In her own peculiar styles of dancing she will not be excelled, he audience We gules te te yea could’'do, ana ‘insisted on her doing ‘very Bert A.” Williams, “Skunkton Bowser,” has a greater range of activity than, Ke had in the former plas. He showed vp %o much’ better advantaxe, proving he wes the detor fis reputation’ nad deslarea Ns fo-be. “Williams takes to the Tantomiene Side, in Which respect he is wibes he gets ost ‘excellent. seaults“-speaking of “ape Blause as’ such—and in the mearwiite the wear and tear I mot neariy"s0 great, “Ta The'latter part of his work he got ft core Siderable detion and. talk HS. talk et particularly big becnuse he gave evidents fn the beginning of not being much of a talker. “Then to see him grow loquacious and in hle- droll sevie, it wan siimbig ene sistible. ' He is happy’ in striking of chat= eters that are vuniaue, astines sets faith’ portrayal at" the conceived ‘type find which is met with inthe race but woe every day. One never tires “of sect “Sicinkton Bowser” he Is in demands the audience wants to' know a great deal of him’ wants to ace ‘him do everything fe ean do, When itis sald that the audience yelled’ “when Willams swent off the stage Ie'wit be quite sufflelent to stow how ke wal regarded. “Bud Jenkins,” by George W. Walker, Js cleverly done. AS guardian for “Bow? Servi he manages to feather Mis own nest Bt ‘times, very’ much tothe ‘chagrin of “Bowser” "His ""Hon-Bon Mudie” stunt ig-one of the big hits of the show. “THis characterization is tight along Wallets fine, “He does a neat dancing tury im the Spoilight and maices’a run on the recalls ih his coaching of "Bowser" he shows ex: cellent actor qualities, His, volte. for Agreeabienees, Mls" expressions for finish hilg eloquence’ when he chose to be so te getter with his gracetuiness as’ dancer, Rave given him the piace he holds ‘om th sage to-dast. “Tt ts mot too melt tO. say Ghat the two, Williams and Walker. het the place they Weserve to Holt among’ the Stage people ot America, “red Collins,” the character, by Henry ‘Troy, was neatly: done. “Collins” Was see retary of the corporation, in whieh ‘ea: Pecity he made quiteva hit Troy. how: Ever, will be best remembered sa. ol ist, a enor of merit and ‘ot the. higuest Fegister. "His highest tones easily metgs Into'@ beautiful alto; he makes then with ease,” apparently; “an My" Old Home,” tite dong ‘sang’ by Trov, was well received by the audience: ‘But’ seeme as it he never will get a song to, take. fully. the Pisce of consolation’ “fe song: weirs ive tried hard to find a successor to that Doautiful song. So far they have not sues Ceeded:" Troy's voice and ypisivaal make Up call for the very “sentimental” of the Mtered he would really be best in sucted Songs. \ His voice is. sympathetic. exeltes the “emotional throuslt its. plasntiveness fand that peculiar eliidish sweetness that finds favor with every" one. “Sandy Tumex the part by John Low- brie Hil, met with the tavor of the aude enee 4s president of the corporation, In that capacity he found much to’ do in con: ueting’ the meetings’ it called on his tne Benults, ‘which. he displayed ‘with credit, Fre showvea versatiiity. ‘rhe minuety led by J, A. Ship, was pretty, dainty, antique. The inalds of ve Biden times ware attired in the quaint cot fumes of an eariter day, ‘wien Hoopeskires of generous girth prevailed, sien Outer skitts” with © plenteous, furvelows and flounces.” Ship ’was a, reminder of Was ington “when The “led. the. evolutionary period ladies and gentiemen tn the seacely minut. he men were ‘also appropriately costumed. The: whole was avery” pretty pleture, and taking. “Angelina Diggs" made a. happy: hit as teacher’ inthe ‘counts schools and pres Gone of the 4S, "Boat Soctety Most of the music of the company was especially. prepared for te congeduencly re flected great credit on colored somposers, Who, for the most part. did ity AIlOf the Tnusic was under the direction of the well Known "Will Marien -Cook, composer, “and James J Vaustin. Cook's of good mi alcal ablitty; much evidence of which, was seen through the various tendaions. “ved Red Rose" was prettliy sang, and_done, one. might also say, since a bit of acting goes with ts ie Was a very. pretty. ie Stimnie Brawn led the sone "rirea "of Hatin” inde Restaurant” by Bere Wit Hams, was one of the eilet hive of the pre- sentation; the audience, couldn't "get enough of “hime His “Drinking? was great’ the “Corn Song” sang “at “the Spening By Ida. Banke ana chors, Wasa jod one,” Miss Bankes has a very pleas: fg votes aug could sing in more Abi: Hous roied, “The chorus work 8 & whole twas not of the same class as that of twa Yours “ago, mor was it S09, higheclass throughout as: that. of ‘the “Red. Moon.” ‘The “Red Moon" came very nearly eins An operatic production, ‘where the tight “werfgus™ had’ equal piace with the. come. ‘Ths is one of {ite reasons that some think etter of the “ited “Moon >it was shows In'song. ‘Phe augiences. of the. Willams nd Walker ‘combination tested the cape: ity" of the house, proving that these. peo- pie are yet in high faves ‘The singing of iowa: Gibhs was particularly notable Others of the company who had more or lege prominent ‘maces were: James. i ElsntZoot, Sterling Itex, James af, Thomas, Matt Housteg: Hep" Guillaume, Gy ttenty Maples He Ye Wiliams, Charice Bt Fos fer Angelo Houstey, Charles Hal, Arthur Payne, L, H. Saulaburs, J.-P, Reid, Wale ter Hilliard, J.-F. Moores, J. J, Scrogsins, W. Moulton, W. H. Chapelle, William, 1 Tver, Mord Alien, Missew Clough, Jordan, Blueford, ‘Bilis, Bayne, Fowler,” Young, Guigesse, Marting Me Brown, L. Brown, Bush, Banks Hdrris, ~Willlams, reine! Johnstén, Cooper. he ‘company’ played ie a tremendous business at the Park Thee ater ‘Monday, ‘Tuesday’ and" Wednesday evenings and’ Monday and Wednesday matinees. “The audiences were well mixed, about one-half being white. people, "They aid not forget to give vent to their feel nie YES! DAHOMEY! ‘By Juni Jones. ‘The dear old Stroll! Wat's more, it’s going to Dut all the seaside resorts to be nown as past history. I guess every- body understands the above. The black and white way has had its own troubles ever ‘since Williams & Walker came to town. This, combined with the cracy weather we've had, there's no telling how much harm has béen done. One thing, two of the nickel-in-the-slot houses closed up shop for a while, the Lincoln and the Casing. It is rumored that Malvy will take the Lincoln back again. It looks as though he used its late angel manager for the “fall guy.” ‘The Grand has caused all the trouble by giving the public what it demands, namely, 2 high-class bill, and has never attempied to cut down, regard- less of the weather or hard times in fact, the house has made business for the oth- ers. ‘The way things stand now in Daho- mer, every house is a 10-cent affair, ‘The Washington and the Monogram are the other two, All are giving full measure, but walt tll the good old. summer time, will you! ‘Things are at a fever heat here about this time. ‘The down-town district is all decorated in high style in honor, of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. But Dahomey is going everybody one better. A contract has been let with one of the jeading paint firms for 200,000 gallons of paint of three different colors, red, white and blue, and ever house in Dahomey will be painted in the national colors. Oh, what a time! ‘Things for the spring, season look very bright.” General J. Ed Green of the strayed-away-from-tome Pekin army, is hack in camp and reorganizing his fal- lant blacks and will drill them to attack Farce Comedy. ‘Captain Harrison Stew- art and Lieutenant Jerry Mills will have charge of the. front. “Major Lawrence ‘Chenault has ‘re-enlisted. ‘The Red Cross sisters, Mae. White, Nettie Lewis, Jennie ‘Ringgold and the daughter of the regi. ment, Lottie Grady, have volunteered thelr services. There will be some young blood in the regiment. This bit of news sounds good to Dahomey. ‘one good thing is about to come off. ‘The Vaudeville actors of Dahomey are to have @ benefit at the Pekin ‘Theatre. ‘These Youngsters have tried everything to pull thelr little organization up and put themselves in front of the public, but, the harder they have tried the harder they have been knocked. It seems as If they have been knocked into favor. | If they produce one-half of the bill they have Arranged, It will be some show. Number of Pekin theatres established upto date, thirty-three. They range from a S-cent concern to a dollar house. That isn't bad, as we have the original right ‘ana in Shahla’ DUDLEY WITH RUSSELL. I road Sylvester Russelt's, playwright question and agree witif him. | Yes, we heed more playwrights, and it's T who kmows it. We also need stars to protect them and see that their plays are Colored WANTED “vation. Acts! Gus toslx weeks Work. Colosel acts of all dsscriptions oud me your oben tine. Marion A. Brooks, Grand Theatre, State & 31st Sts., Chicago. aie Musicians & Performers, Those doubling B. and O. and stage given preference. Must dress well on and off stage. Show opens April Ist. 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I mean by that, hot let the managers’ give these some aig Worn-out costumes and an old back “drop that some other show cannot use, ete, ‘and expect the piece to make good. "Stars must stand out to see that this is done. ‘The colored playwright makes a. mis- take when he tries to write for one come- dian and tries to put similar scenes In. for the same comedian that he saw. in some show before. ‘That is not want we want, We do want the goods to deliver. What I want is a vehicle full of catchy music, a bunch of pretty chorus girls, ands small but strong cast; I can't get one too strong to suit me. I am not afraid to let one display his or her ability; it saves me, T have received a number of letters ask- pg about my new, play for next reason, 1 don't know as yet what I will play next Season, for the new show that J. Ed Green “has been working on for me. will not go on until every detail has. been looked after, as I sald above. Do you set the point? "I don't mean: to come back next year with these costumes. cleaned and dyed and this scenry all painted an¢ rebuilt and claim it is a new book by J. Ea Green with all the same old work and Unes of this show. I mean to keep “Pat- rick” (the mule) with me; he is’ signed for life, and the horse also. T have lost a lot of money and worried myself sick over a new show, and now i my manager does not equip and put this show out as I think it ought to be, I'm sorry to say that the publie will have. tc See me next season in Some more “hash. T mean by that some old afterplece. re- newed by some white man who knoWs nothing about the characteristics of the Negro; but he may be a dandy writer for white shows. I know you sce ‘the poin now. I have been asked why don't 1 refuse to play such plays. "My contract with the present management compels me to play such plays as the manager select: for me, and I am a featured star. The coming’ season is my last under the pres ent contract. So, after all, the public wil have a chance to see what T have lost s¢ much rest over, and what Mr. Green has deen staying up so late at night for. § H- DUDLEY. THE PEKIN AT NORFOLK, VA. ‘The Pekin ‘Theatre is the talk of the town at Norfolk. Va. ‘The S. R. O. sign is out every night and/at nearly every performance, ‘Mr Moseley, the manager, ia8 secured. for a four weeks’ engage: ment Miss Grace Delaney and Miss Rose Wellman of “The Creole Slaves" com pany. ‘They opened Wednesday night, Feb. 3, and they ‘are hoth cleaning “up, Miss Delaney is singing “Dat Lovin’ Rag* and “Yiddish Cowboy.” She receives three and four encores. at every perform: ance, Miss) Wellman is. singing “Jungle- town” and “Won't You Play Dat Rag? In fact everybody is going wild over these two soubrettes, The male team: is Copeland & Orr in theit knockabout skit, introducing the fa~ mous double buck ana wing dance, ‘Then comes C. W. Moseley's own roaring after- Plece, entitled "A ‘Trip to. the Tnaugura- Hon. (‘Phe show closes with the world's eatest moving pictures, She Pekin is destined, to be the most popular theatre ‘in’ Virginia for colored patrons, as the colored feaple are Yred ot ing “Jim Crowed” and are demonstrat- ing it by the way they flock to the Pekin, Mr. Moseley, the manager, will leave no stone unturned In his efforts to give them a stronger bill each week until he, reaches the top of the ladder. ‘This week's bill is a very good one. Would be glad to hear from all friends in and out of the pro- fession, AMERICAN JUBILEE SINGERS AT ‘KING CROSS. Last evening, in connection with the King Cross’ Thursday Lecture " Society, there was a good attendance at the U. M. School, when a concert was given by’ the American Jubilee Singers. J. H. Jowett, who presided, remarked upon’ the success of the lecture soclety’s first, session thus far, and expremed ‘the belief that pext So session they would have a still greater number of friends purchasing "season Uickets. He. explained that ‘whilst on Visit to Menai Bridge last Wakes he met the Jubilee Singers, and on his recommen- dation they had "been “invited to ing Gross. The compeny ‘comprises, six art ists, a Jess number than the original Fisk University singers, whawe succemsors, they are. D, WW, Brown, director, is the. Ite find soul of the company, Just as Mr Lows din was the chief attraction with the old fone.” Many items on the program are the amie ag Were popular Years eat and stil are. Whilst the Negro folk songs on this Occasion Were splendidly given, one could hot help missing the powerful’ bass voles of Mr. Laudin, the ol Nesto, who made the “thunder” almost real. ‘The visits of Mr. Loudin "to Halifax ‘wilt be Well: rey membered by all Who liad the pleasure hearing him, ‘The, first, tem was a pretty. religious song, “Steal Away™ followed by the into- nation of the Lord's Prayer. ‘The artists havea Wonderful voce control, and whilst singing ‘softest they are undoubtedly. the Sweetest, a noteworthy feature being the clearness of notes and also of enunciation ful the tine,” ‘we. sopranos, “Anna “de Ackien and. ithel” Mitchell McGee, have ppeautituf Voices, the singing of “Bobolink” y the igtter being especially, good. |W. Finley’ nak a. nice baritone voice, and his singing of a. plantation melody, “Massa’s in'de Cold Ground,” was effectively given with a vocal accompaniment in imitation bf the banjo. “Me "Brown was splendid fr the Negro songs and all the combined ef- fects were a great success. One Nesro folk song, “Swing Low, Sweet Charlot,” ‘it was explained, was a favorite with the late Queen Victoria, and Sin commemoration of that dear lady" It is never feft of the Jubilee Singers’ pro- gram, After a few comical items were Steativ ‘appreciated. these Including | the XCallope” and a ‘Chinese quartet, Little Ah Cids" Pinsuti’s pretty quartet, “Good: ight, Beloved." ‘was exceedingly well Sung as the concluding item, ‘The company will give other concerts at King Gross U. M,C. on Saturday even- ing. “They are’ well worth hearing — Halifaz Evening Courier, Jan, 22, 1909. | THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notiee.—Persons_whose names. appear in the following list will kindly. sett {OF Tiall,'aa the naines will appear four tines ‘and ten returned to writer oF dead-levter dffice. “Tt would prevent delay If all pers formers would send. route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at once. Gentlemen's List. aserson,t ig Nia 8 Bence. Waa Hurdle, otto, Barton, Geo, L. Moore, Alonzo. Groskyy Goldie” Weaver, Jullus J. ‘Cooper, John. : Ladies’ List. ‘Cook, Anna. Hendetson, Katie, Faller, ara: — Frankle Barton, Mrs. WANTED, Both male and female, for season of forty weeks. Note: We ex- pense nobody this season, as we carry a privilege car and the peo- ple can order what they want to eat or can go out and get meals. —— avpress— PAT CHAPPELLE, Owner and Mer. “A Rabbit's Foot Co.” Box 702, - Jacksonville, Fla. W. T. VERNON IN OKLAHOMA USKOGEE, Okla.—The colored citizen, Oklahoma, because of restrictive measures and discriminatory legislation, has been denied the protection to protect themselves from the encroachment of that element in the State who are apparently opposed to the progress of the organization headed by Hon. E. Barber, E. Elkman, and others, secured the services of Register Vernon, who was met by a company of the most distinguished citizens of Oklahoma, and from the beginning of the occupation secured for the accommodation of the entire party. This aroused the interest of all Oklahoma, and from the beginning of the occupation again the Register and party were given an ovation. It was necessary at Hennessy, Okla., for Mr. Vernon to respond to the request for speech, and the train pulled out amid the applause of the multitude gathered there. Finally El Reno was reached, and a large crowd of citizens, white and black, gathered the trai, the school house, dren song and the packed the streets, and the procession, to inspire music, made their way to the place of meeting. That night the opera house where the white population of representative citizens, headed by the mayor of El Reno, occupied prominent seats in the audience. Register El Reno was entertained at the law firm Lawyer Barber, and a delightful collation was served to the party, including the Register, President Eman Page, of Langston University, W. H. Jernagin and others. Next, found the party on the road to Kingfisher, where, after a royal reception, all repaired to the court house, where federal officeholders and other leading citizens met. El Reno was a distinguished attorney of this place, was the presiding genius on this occasion. Here Mr. Vernon delivered a speech to the business men and the farming element, so largely represent- From there they proceeded to Guthirle, the State capital, and were met by thousands at the station, preceded by the dangling through the streets of Guthirle, where public reception was held. That night the leading opera house was filled from pit to dome with the citizens of the capital. Here the Register talked especially upon the citizens of Lagos, Lagos town, where the evening was spent. Next mentioning the students were assembled to hear the address of the Register and others. The car was transferred to the Santa Fe tracks, and an invitation to Vernon and the newly named interior was received, the new State, and discussed with him matters affecting the race. They then journeyed on to Oklahoma City, where night thousands were present to hear Mr. Vernon, who especially encouraged the people of the new State to remain in Oklahoma, despite discouragements at the present time. The great meeting in conference through a banquet, given to the entire party. The private car was then transferred to the Katy track and proceeded to Muskogee, the haven for Negroes in the new state. W. Sango and a committee of prominent citizens, who conducted the party to the place of meeting. A large audience filled Sango's Opera House that evening, where non surpassed all his previous efforts. The gentlemen in the party accompanied Mr. Vernon to Parsons, Kans., returning to their homes in the State, while he left to be present at the Lincoln memorial exercises in the capital of his State. Judge Twine introduced Mr. Vernon at Muskogee. Banker Johnson gave a dinner for the occasion, and he hitch. Mr. Edward McDaniels, a progressive Negro railroad contractor, having in charge the transportation facilities, and being in charge of the car, was in the city. Mr. Vernon's trip to the State has been a source of inspiration to the people of the new State. It has served to bring about a better relationship between the races. It has also enhanced the sense and the colored people will be enabled to reach a better understanding as a result of his speeches. Oklahoma is a State of wondrous possibilities and Negroes of progressive spirit have gathered It is unanimously agreed that this great ovation throughout the State is but in support of the State, and stands, together with his intelligence, intellect and recognized ability, and Oklahoma is indebted to him for his services. While in Muskegon Register Vernon was born in Muskegon, W. Among those present in the party were: President I. E. Page, A. A. Henderson, C. A. Buchanan, H. W. Conrad, John W. H. H. Conrad, John W. C. Cluskey, Fred McNeal, J. W. Stewart, T. N. Hayes, William Harrison, E. E. Danielle, T. Traylor, R. Dungee, E. O. Tyler, A. R. Aouce, A. G. W. Sango, W. H. H. H. H. Cillir, M. Cillir, R. M. Strothers and Thos. Morton SHELBYVILLE. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Last Sunday Rev. James Allen, pastor of the Second M. E. Church, preached an excellent sermon. The church will give a special exercise on Sunday, the second of the Second Baptist Hill of Cleveland, O. is the guest of Miss Martha Duke of East Locust street. Last Sunday Rev. Jones has purchased a tract of land in the countryside of the Second Baptist Church, a six room cottage. A. B. Russell has the contract for plastering Rev. Jones' cottage. The missionary ladies of the Second Baptist Church concert of honourulent in honor of Abraham Lincoln's centennial birthday, Feb. 12, 1909. The concert is under the direction of a splendid program of old soldiers are requested to be present. Mrs. Campbell gave a reception Monday evening last at the Second M. E. Church in honor of Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Allen; solo, Mrs. Helen solo, Mrs. Greathouse; quartet, by brides' attendants. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to the Republic of Pythias Brigadier General Douifer, Donfer, of Fort Worth, Tex., visited Dallas and inspected Oriental Company No. 15 and Pride of the West No. 4. The company was involved in the armory, 569 Main street, in the presence of many acting and past chancellors of the five lodges of the city. General Donfer was accompanied by several of his staff, who served as officers who assisted in the installation of the officers of the two companies, after which light refreshments were served, to all by members of the company who responded to by all. A new line of work was planned for the members and officers. ... Mrs J. W. Robinson passed away on December 16, 2014, to her many friends and acquaintances all over the city. In life she was a model of plety, a church worker and a loving wife. She leaves a mother, brother, sisters, husband, and sister. The funeral services were held at St. James A. M. E. Church, under the auspices of Queen Elma Court of the City, with the most charitable callers of St. Luke Lodge No. 1, and the Masonic lodges of this city, out of respect to the bereaved husband, who is a member of the K. of P. Charles, and M. of Louisville, with membership at Lake Charles, La., Dr. White, pastor, officiating. The cortege was a large one and the casket was a large one. The friends of the family. Interment was at the new cemetery, W. E. Ewing, funeral director.....Mrs. A. W. Thomas, of Oakland, Cal. is visiting her, Mrs. Richard Bolden, on Jillott street.....Joe Bolden, now a teacher, his sick mother in Waxahachie, this week.....George English's mother, brothers and sisters were summoned to Waco to attend the last sad rites for a loving sister in the last week of her life, entertained at the various Courts of Calanthe in this city their annual visit last week, and much good was accomplished by her visit at the home of Mrs. Lubile Roberger, Floral街, where covers were laid for twelve couple.....Robert Winn had an operation performed this week. He is doing well, and the provergence Club is soon to be organized here, to reach those of the race who are never reached by the big ones.....Mrs. R. King, of Queen City, was called to the bedside on Monday the week.....Mrs. M. C. Griffin made a visit to the Fort this week on business.....The officers were elected for the Pythias: C. C. Wiggans, president; Logan Weams, vice president; Wm. L. Robinson, secretary; O. 'Gooden, chaplain; Coleman Hodge, treasurer; Jas. M. Tollias, president; M. O. Overstreet, custodian of building. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. On the night of Jan. 23 St. Paul was very busy in his history. The fire broke out in the White House department store at Seventh and Cedar streets, and lashed into a terrace completely gutted that building and did considerable damage to all the surrounding buildings. With the thermometer way below zero and the wind blowing strongly, the regular building was roaring furnace and was hurled a considerable distance. The total loss is estimated at about $600,000. Negro gambling dens were discussed in the regular gathering of the Association of the Pullman Company, M. Y. C. A. A committee was appointed to confer with the mayor, and if this does not remedy the existing condition of the building out whether or not the Pullman Company had a right to do this. Messrs. Arthur Jarrett, Charles Williams and William Joynes, the Parks boys, have upheld an address at North Dakota. The Sochi and Literary Club met last week with Mrs. Minette Wolf met last week with Mrs. O. D. Calbourne, a former St. Paul boy, will have charge of the musical part of the prowess of the twelfth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William Christman. Mrs. Fannie Dodd Sears is a contributor to the Sunday School Quarterly of the National Association of the Pullman Company. Tenn. Mrs. Theresa Solomon will make her debut as a violin soloist as a testimonial to Allen French next week. Guilford Heryr, an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad, will give a good example of energy and grit. He has a very nice residence on Sherburne avenue which he has just finished paying for. He will be a great debate at Pilgrim Baptist Church. The contestants will be representatives of St. James A. M. E. Church versus representatives of Pilgrim Baptist Church. The subject "Should Southern Representation in Congress Be Reduced?" YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN the Oak Hill Avenue Church Saturday. ...Rev. R. L. Thomas, at one time pass- ing Church, who has a charge at Wash- ington C. H. Ohio, ophraced a very able sermon at the Oak Hill Avenue Church Sunday evening, and he left for Washington C. H. Mississippi and Miss Calle Crosby for Walnut street are ill...The Optimistic Club will meet at the home of Misses Ethel and Velma Richardson Wednesday afternoon in reg- istered Mrs. Ling was attended sessions. Levin of King street left for the East Thursday morning. TO ZEALOUS MISSIONARIES. The Universal Co-operative Institutional League wants seventy missionary workers in different States to represent our great advanced device of active charity and inward missionary work. Fortunate, neglected and idle ones. Our shares are for sale to prominent persons. For full particulars address C. Arcineaux, president, 1512 Salem street, Nashville, URBANA, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Malvina Waugh went to Springfield Thursday. *Miss Lois Weaver, Mrs. Malvina*, *Miss Eileen Clark*, *Miss Essie Clark*, a sum in a piano contest. *Miss Mack Craig* and Mrs. Geo. *Miss Mack Craig*, a sum in the illness of their mother, Mrs. Richard Stanhope. *The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Basswell on Ward street*. *Mrs. Basswell*, *Mrs. Charles Downs is ill*. *improving*. *Mrs. Charles Downs is ill*. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN GRANTED CHARTER: Standard Life Insurance Company Operated and Financed by Negroes — Capital $200,000. To the Sporting Editor: ATLANTA, Ga., Special.—The first old line life insurance company to be financed and operated by Negroes has been grant-tested and has been hired by Davis Cook. It is the Standard Life Insurance Company, with a capital stock of $200,000, and headquarters in Atlanta, and its in-house insurance company, Howard, H. A. 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Safe as a Savings Bank—Pays 11 per cent on Every account by $7,500.00 Interest E. A. JOHNSON. SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. SCRAPS FROM THE SPORTING WORLD BY HARRY W. JACKSON. The French are going crazy over McVey. Mayor Bookwalter is in favor of Sunday baseball. Texas claims both Jack Johnson and Andrew ("Rube") Foster. Even the ministers are divided as to the rulers of the Sunday baseball law. Some of the extreme Southern baseball teams have already donned their uniforms for practice. How many of us can run a Marathon of twenty-six squares, to say not a word about twenty-six miles. Yale and Pennsylvania. Universities will meet in a two-mile race to be rowed April 10 at Philadelphia. Roscoe Johnson, brother of Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, died last week at the New York Hospital, of pneumonia. John B. Sullivan thinks that he will get the Johnson-Jeffries fight and has gone so far to say that he has already selected the referee. Jimmy Bardell disputes Battling Nelson's claim that he has never been knocked out, even percentages. Dane cold and also says Eddie Sandy won a decision over him. Dorando, the Italian Marathon runner, who there at the Coliseum last Saturday, says that Johnny Hayes must put up $1,000 forforfeit before he will run against him. The Italian says that Hayes has disappointed him on three different MORE TALK ON JACK AND JIM. By HARRY W. JACKSON. Shi-shi, Jeffries is solliciizing, "I'm wondering day by day what my fate would be were I to meet Jack Johnson and be defeated. I have Burns' example before me." It is the opinion of many spitting eritis and rhinoplasty men that you can take "Artha's" measures. Now, if this comes to be true, it would make him second to Jeffries. For convenience well say that Jeffries is chasing the question now arises, who will fight it? If Jeffries fights and defeats Johnson, Jack will still have a chance to regain his championship, both his supporters and enemies to be the best man of his division now in the ring. No one in Jack's class; Jeff defeats Jack; no one in Jeff's class; class that is, Jeffries cannot possesses a big, what is he going to do? The California retired four years ago before the championship was held. He would fight him. If he becomes the champion again, and the same circumstances of four years ago come about, he must sit idle or arm over him to the point that the stinging circle does not stand for him to sit idle; he would have to "keep stepping." Johnson would be the only man to merit the title, but Jeffries should give it to him. There's no danger. Jeffries sleeps restlessly now, because Johnson is already champion. Now suppose he would give him a chance to win him the limpieces, look would lick him; he's daddy of the big boys. The only way to keep him from this would be to absolutely deny him the chance. And sound it all up, we are not banking on Johnson losing the title to Jeffries. It looks good to it him and he is going to hold onto it a while. Johnson intends to make England his future home. It has always been his desire, even when a small boy, to cross the big pond. Now that he has done so, he is going him like a prince in the 'old countries'; they are blaspheming him in America. Now if you were in his position which would you take for yours, the water, the sea, the water, where your worth and ability is recognized and appreciated? Suppose Johnson would make his home in King Edward's country; wouldn't it make you smile. It would give England the claim on the world, that depriving you of the honor, that depriving you of the honor. Well, America has it now but does she appreciate it? Wouldn't it make you smile again when taut tauvalee actor got in shape for a match with steer. Of course Jack would come on and give him a chance, wouldn't he? "We call him chief, and ye do well to call him chief, who for several years has gone into the arena the best that the pilagistic sport could afford. Yet he has the pilagistic sensation, gentleness, New York, Bob Edigren. He had "cold feet" before he met Tommy Burns, and even now. Poor Jack must have poor blood circulation. "Cold feet, cold feet." That does it mean, Mr. New Yorker? It does it mean, Mr. New Yorker? He may be means—ah, Mr. Johnson is afraid. Of whom? Of Jim Jeffries, of course. Well, don't you fool yourself, those days of scare have long since gone. You know how scary they would take to his heels at the drop of a match—"cold feet"; scared to "deaf." But that was in the good old school days. Johnson now puts forth the statement as fully and emphatically, does Jim Jeffries take to his heels at the drop of nothing, "from a man on up to a bear." Fitzpatrick, Johnson's manager, has the utmost confidence in his ebony wounded holds no fear of anything or anything, he knows a fighter who he sees one; he's been in the business too long. Had Johnson been a second-rater, or a scrub of a fighter, he would not wasted any time whatsoever. He knows the quality and make of his batting-ram and that his equal is hard to find. The Jeffries press agents have about convinced the fans, who several weeks ago thought it useless for the big ex-team to play in the league now in his old-time form. Everything since the defeat of Burns has been Jim Jeffries. Johnson and his admirers have comparatively little to say. What will the team do when they do runs out. The old preacher said that whenever he was in want of something to say, he'd "chew his tobacco over LELAND GIANTS TO OPEN SEASON APRIL 28th Pennant Winners of the *Chicago City League* of 1908 to Make Record Tour — Prospects of Team Are Good. Chicago, Ill. To the Sporting Editor of THE FREEMAN, Dear Sir—I thought I would drop you a letter concerning the Leland Giants. They will be here before the season opens April 28th. We won the penant last year in the Chicago City League, composed of seven white clubs and one colored, the Lelands. We won 165 innings out of 126 played, and had 40 shutouts—up a world’s record in pitching. He pitched 66 innings (successive) without being scored off him. He also led the Lelands in hitting. The Pennant Winners also admitted in the new Chicago League, and hold a franchise in the same, which is composed of all 39 teams, namely, the Logan Square managed by J. J. Cahalan formerly manager of Chicago, the White Fox; Anson Colts, A. C. Anson, manager, formerly manager of Chicago National League Club; Gunther's West End, Milwaukee White Sox and Leland Giants, the Chicago White Fox, which has recent years been admitted to league compos of all white players and promoters. Leland's will be composed of the following players: Catchers, Booker and Strauthein, Rube Foster, Ball, Gatewood and "Sock" McCormick, fielders. Moore first, base, Hare, second. base, Wright shortstop, Talbot third base; outfielders, Winston left field, Hill center field, Payne right field. In Payne, the Lelands have an outfield equal to Hill, the Major League ranks, as fast and as accurate, exceptional hitters, and great fielders, and in speed surpass any outfield in the country. The infield composed of Moore, Talbot, and the great players in every way. Wright and its around second base and short are the equal of any two players in the world, the steadiness of Moore and Talbot on third base, and the machine-like execution of different players merits them their name of the "Gibraltar Infield," and it is common to hear some fans and players say, "That infield is as good as the machine." In catchers, Booker is called "the king of colored baseball." He is brainy, a graceful receiver, a sure-as-das thrower, and to see him work is a treat. Base runners seldom try to steal on him. He is a good catcher. In pitchers, there are few teams in the country as well supplied in first-class pitchers. Bonds, Bauer, Gatewood and Foster is a trio no less to face. Ball is noted for his speed and fast breaking out curves; Gatewood for his tremendous speed, side-arm delivery and hand, he has no limit to his speed, he heeld him up over hand, under hand, side arm, and has a different delivery for every ball, and he is considered the brainiest and coolest pitcher in tight places that has ever been overhand, underhand, side-arm, and as tricky as a fox. Foster has no superstar pitcher, and under his management the past two years, the Leland Giants have made more money than during their entire career, and the Giants men South. Some are at Palm Beach, Fla., and some at Havana, Cuba. They will all report at Chicago March 15th, the Giants will have a 800-mile trip through Missouri, Iowa, Kansas Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama, opening in Chicago April 28. This is by far the longest trip ever made by a pitcher. Some of the players will take their wives. The Lelands will use a private car for the entire trip, three waiters and two cooks. Rube Foster, manager of the club, will be in town, the fans of Chicago are all "daily" over the Lelands, America's greatest colored team. JOHNSON BEFORE FOOTLIGHTS LONDON.-Special.-Jack Johnson opened at the Holborn Theatre in London on February 16th to engage Johnson's booking agent has fixed up his engagements and they will be able to work on summer before he will be able to box. Jimmy Britt has called off his go with Adolphus the lightweight, because he has first call on his services. He has THERE'S PRODUIT IN I DID THE BEST MOVE I COULD DO FAMILY BURNS BAN-K JOHNSON Jef agreed to box Adolphe at the Paris Club which takes place in London on February 22. GOTCH-MAHMOUT MATCH. CHICAGO, Ill. — World's wrestling champion Frank Gotch, now in this country, and Yussif Mahmout, the crack Bulldog in the near future to wrestle for the title. This was announced by local promoters. In the meeting of the two mat enthusiasts look for a great match. As soon as they learned the champion was with the promoters got into communication with him. Telegrams flew back and forth rapidly during the day, and the only hint seemed to be that of the money Gotch was to receive for his A GROWING INTEREST The Y. M. C. A. athletic interest has been awakened in the last few weeks and the team is in the process of assembly of athletes on Monday and Friday evenings of each week. Basketball is the feature of the evening and a tournament of members of the gymnasium class. SUNDAY BASEBALL BILL PASSED THE HOUSE 51 TO 41. Majority Less Than Expected —Tom Brilley, Author of the Bill, Highly Congratulated—Church Lobby. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ing was over and among the number were some who had given Brolley the opportunity to vote. The bill and some who had led the opponents of the bill to believe that they were with them. The opponents of the Sunday bill made practically no opposition in the House. They early caught the drift in that organization and decided that the only chance to win from being on the floor lay in the Senate. The church lobby will now get busy on this bill and there is basis for the hope that the senator will be killed in the upper house. Brolley himself, after a careful canvass of the situation, is not very vanguardine of the senator. The senator have arrived and unless matters are rushed the senators will have a chance to know just what the people of their district want to do, and throw down the Sunday amusement bars. PACKEY TIRED OF WELSH'S TALK Is Willing to Meet Battling Nelson and the Englishman. LOS ANGELES, Cal.-Not to be outdone by Battling Nelson or Freddie Welsh, Packey McParland, the Chicago boy, took to look at his own mouth and will do a little dictating. Packey is tired of hearing Welsh's demand for ringside weight and the cries of Nelson that he will not fight him. He is down the law to the two lightweight stars. Packey hurled a challenge at Nelson, agreeing to meet him at 133 pounds ringside, another into the Welsh camp, offering to take Freddie on for any number of rounds, but at the weight at 133 pounds at 6 pounds, he would not bet any part of $8,000 that he can win. The stockyards lad was a bit angry when he spoke. He said: "I will bring Welsh talk ringside to me, and I will not listen to Bats' foolish remarks of why he won't fight me. I have made my terms for both fighters and unless I hear from one or the other, I will not listen to Bats' foolish remarks of why he won't fight me. I have a friend over there who is urging me to come, saying I can pick plenty of easy money, and I can see no reason why "Welsh never had any license to dictate to me. What did he ever do in the lightweight class to make him a dictator? He is being urged on in the hope that I might give in, but nothing done. He'll fight weigher in at 6 o'clock or not at Nolson's office. I current course each day, and not one is a fit one for a champion of his class." PROSPECTS ARE GOOD MOULTREE, Ga.—Special—This city expects to have one of the fastest nines in years. Last year's team made a very good record, but all records of the past BAD DOG IN THE ROOM iries is not Over-Anxio A BAD DOG IN THE ROAD. Jeffries is not Over-Anxious. Club takes are expected to be broken. "Old Show," one of the oldest and best ball players in Dekeland, has them out on the Dacks already and feels somewhat flattered over their showing. There ment why So ENGLISHMAN TO CLAIM LIGHT. WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. Gives Battling Nelson Thirty Days in Which to Accept Challenge — Side Bet of $5,000. LOS ANGELES, Cal.—Freddie Welsh has thrown a bomb-shell into the lighthearted plant the British flag at the head of the 133-pound class, the little Englishman challenged Battling Nelson for a chair, and bet of $5,000. Unless Nelson takes hold of the challenge inside of the next thirty days, Welsh says that he will claim the title. He will fend the title at 133 pounds, ringside, against all comers. The British champion posted $1,000 to bind the match the minute Nelson shows a disposition to talk "At Vernon a few weeks ago I whipped Abe Attell most decisively, and after this I will be the cleverest boxer in the world. In the same ring last Fourth of July I held Pauley and twenty-five-round draw. Pauley having several weeks the better of me in weight. "I won the lightweight championship of Great Britain by whipping Dick Lee in fifteen rounds at Merthyr on August 15, I gave away 16 rounds of the same year. I gave away 16 rounds of the same year. We weighted tournament of England, and knocked him cold in sixteen rounds. The all-time lightweight championship went into a tie-up with the United States. Hook Keys in seventeen rounds on July 27, 1906. The lightweight championship was out of Johnny Hook's round at Pontypridd on May 21, 1907. At 133 pounds ringside, I am ready to meet a man in the world, unless Battling Nelson sets out to defend his title, when he intends to defend his title, when he will claim the world's championship, and I will defend the title or run out of the country with the title. That is, not until I have given every 133-pounder a chance to get action. I am ready to fight first—come first served." FANS ON SUNDAY BASEBALL. Mr. Sporting Editor: I have heard so much talk of gambling at baseball games as a point against Sundays, but the game are the only reason created by the division of the game on the seventh day of the week let our legislative bodies enact laws to prevent them, but not do away with them. A clean, wholesome baseball game is good enough to be played any time. To the Sporting Editor of The Freeman, I would be glad to have a little space in your sporting columns in reference to Sunday baseball. Why not? To witness the game, I will often week appears to some people to be criminal. I have take notice to the various remonstrances against the loved game being played on Sunday and I feel that the game is not a good thing. "Just Because," with much satisfaction to the admirers of the game. Why so? Because I cannot understand. Is the game itself harmful? If you notice who are the greatest enemies against playing ball on the ten of them you do notAttend during the week days, and if they had their say so they would abolish the sport together. Knockout knock and knock together. An opportunity presents itself. Sunday baseball for mine. A Reader of the Sports. Mr. Sporting Editor: Don't I want Sunday baseball? Well, what do you think us fellows who toll six days out of a week are going to do for you? I think we should be nothing more monotonous to a person than to endure a sit-around-home Sunday. It is time that that we should love our homes and be happy whenever we are doing something important. Was it intended that man should not amuse himself on Sunday? I don't think so—in fact, I know so. We should go to church, the ministers cry the Well, or one do. We should not amuse himself. Where shall we go during the rest of the day. To a baseball game, they say not. Then where? If a man feels he is not going to play a baseball game, after six days of labor, I believe that he should have the right to do so. AD. HERE YOU TELLERS CUT THAT OUT, I HAINT AFRAD OF HIM BUT I-I-I- AH GO ON JEFF AND BECAME AND GET THAT CALLAR FAN ous. There are other means for Sunday amuse- ment; they kicked against; then why against Sunday baseball. BURKE. South Bend, Ind. BURKE. HAVANA PAPER SCORES HERR- MANN ON COLOR LINE. When President Herrmann criticized Frank Bancroft for taking the Reds to Havana to play a colored team, he the Cuban athletes. They are up in the air at the air down there, according to the following story from El Triunfo, one of the Havana papers: "He is even if the Cincinnati boss were willing to send his Reds down here next spring, it is doubtful whether the Cuban fans would care to see them play again. "To do raise the color line here in Havana, Mr. Herrmann, and the only thing we require from baseball players is that they play good ball. "It is true that some of our best players, but they certainly look disky shade, but they certainly look as white as sapollo when it comes down to beating big league teams to a pulp. "Rather than becoming infuriated Mr. Herrmann, he played against Bancroft, Lobert, Mitchell, McLean and other members of his club for the names and addresses of some of the white players with the Almendares, and do his level best to sign a contract. "They certainly would not weaken the "They certainly would not weaken the Cincinnati outfit. "Captain Cabrera of the Cuban Champions, when informed of Garry's wrath, chose himself as awfully sorry, and turning toward Mendez said in an angry tone: "Woe be unto you, Black Diamond, for it was you who aroused His Lordship, Sir Owen! "Cool onion! coon! I wish my color would fade! chuckled Mendez as he boarded the Pullman and started for Mantanzas, determined to administer for a team which a dose of the medicine team has so generously employed with the Reds." 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Brutus Owens, Prop, 433 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. A. G. Rogers, Saloon and Pool Room Telephone, Citizens, 7289. 155 N. Third St., Columbus, O. ALSO ROGERS' PLACE, 50 Vine Street, BUFFALO, NEW YORK. Bell, 8542-Phones-Frontier, 18101. pure milk and cream. it from a reliable dairyman. Milk Country Pride delivered by us satisfies both wants. and Groceries. Excellent Creamery Butter. LECTIVE DAIRY ASSOCIATION m, Butter and Buttermilk. St. Phones { New.....3487 Old. Prospect. 1886 sky? If so, ask for Nelson. 22-124 WTH ST., Louisville, Ky. DISKEY DIRECT TO CONSUMER ery Company, and Retail. Louisville, Kentucky. THE ammond Co.'s e 5c Cigar. VIER U GIN ys and Blader. WHISKEY! HOUSE'S. Finest Flavor. Frank Walter, TORS OF Brewery, 8 Many of the late arrivals are entirely new, both in weave and color. Two of these promise to be very popular—the Salame silk and Indro silk. Salame silk is a rough weave with a satiny lustre of indescribable beauty. That it will be the silk most used in costumes is assured already. The display of this silk in one of the windows hints at its possibilities in draping, at. $1.35 Indro silk is a new Shantung silk, rough in weave, softer and smoother than Rajah. Plenty of colors, 24-in. wide, at. $1.35 Foulards, Cheney Bros.' showerproof brand, many exclusive patterns and new shades among the present showing, 27 inches wide, at 75c, 85c and... $1.00 L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. C. A. Grissom of Shelbyville was in the city this week. Mr. Edward Bell, of Chicago, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Ella Clay is undergoing treatment at the City Hospital. Mrs. Harry Jones has gone to California for an extended visit. There will be baptizing at Union Tabernacle tomorrow morning. Mr. Tom Atkins, of Waco, Tex., is in the city for an indefinite stay. Benjamin Scruggs of Anderson was the guest of L. C. R. Atkins during the week. The Pastor, Club will meet at the Manse, 818 Camp street, Tuesday evening, 8 p.m. Claude McCall has gone to Tacoma, Wash., to take charge of the Forum printing office. MissLillian Brutchfield has been added to the corps of teachers at the Free Kindergarten. A girl guaranteed fitted at 30 North Pennsylvania street. J. & K. Ladies Shoe Parlor. Lorenzo Hayden of New York is the guest of his sister, Mrs. M. A. Clark, in camp street. C A. McFarland, of Shelbyville, manager of the Bijou Skating Rink, was in the club Wednesday. The J. C. Price Literary will be entertained by Rev. and Mrs. Callis Friday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. A mothers' meeting of the parents of the Free Kindergarten was organized Tuesday by Mrs. Lillian Brown. See the exclusive patterns designed by us in our model plant, Cincinnati, O, J. & K. Ladies Shoe Parlor. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Pierson of Muncie were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Joseph Timberlake, during the week. Mr. James Leverett, of Peru, Ind., was in the city the first half of the week, attentively watching all shows. Suede shoes and coats in all colors and styles. J. & K. Ladies Shoe Store, 30 North Pennsylvania street. Lincoln day celebration at Barnes Chapel Sunday evening. Dr. A. J. King, G. L. Jones and Prof. Grubbs will be the speakers. Daisy Watson of Cincinnati is in the house having been called on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Shannon. "The Bible Conception of Being Born Again" will be the subject for discussion at the Methodist ministers' meeting next Wednesday. The Knights of Chivalry, formerly the Independent Club, Ben Martin, president, will attend at Odd Fellows' Hall next night. Mrs. Lillian Brown entertained the Frau Frun Club and a number of invited A Regular Customer is a satisfied one. That is what we want you to be, so we give the best goods for the money. Our stock of diamonds, jewel-ry and cut glass is first class. J. P. Mullally, Diamonds and Jewelry. 28 Monument Place "The Best at the Price— No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale 10 lbs, of best H. & E. granulated sugar with $1.00 purchase of grocery for..... 47c Best pure lard in 3, 5 and 10 lb. pails, per pound..... 12c 9 bars Lenox, Gloss or Santa Claus soap, Sat..... 27c 11 bars Mascott laundry soap Saturday, for..... 25c 6 bars Ivory or Fels-naptha soap, Saturday, for..... 25c All National Biscuit Co.'s 10c goods Saturday 8 for..... 25c Fancy sugar cured breakfast bacon, small strips, (none cut), pound..... 16c Extra quality Columbia river salmon, 25c seller, Saturday..... 15c Taggart's best butter crackers, Saturday, per pound..... 6c Pawnee oats, (limit 4 packages to customer), Saturday, 4 for..... 32c --- guests at a valentine party Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6. Most of the churches and organizations will have Lincoln memorial exercises, and no paints will be spared for the proper day. We make 5000 pairs daily of ladies' high-grade shoes. Factory at Cincinnati, O. Salesroom, 30 North Pennsylvania street, Indianapolis. J. S. V. Hill will be the speaker at the Lincoln memorial conference at Simpson Chapel Sunday at 8 o'clock. Special music by the choir. Maj. R. R. Jackson of Chicago will be the guest of the local Knights of Pythias Saturday and over Sunday. Several dinners are being planned in his honor. Rev. C. T. Shager of Bethel A. M. E. Church in his honor preach at Union Tabernacle Church tomorrow morning and evening. A public reception will be given in his honor morning and evening. Rev. C. T. Shager of Bethel A. M. E. Church in his honor preach at Union Tabernacle Church tomorrow morning and evening. Mrs. R. D. Leonard and daughter Viola spent the week at Hodgenville, Ky. Miss Viola is singing at the commencement exercises at the school of which Allen Johnson is principal. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beard, Mrs. W. T. Patterson, of Crawfordsville were in the city for the performance of the Williams & Eikker show. The Rev. C. W. McColl has received a unanimous call to the pastorate of the Second Baptist Church at Anderson, Ind. This is one of the strongest colored Baptist churches. A stereotype exhibit of the San Francisco earthquake and fire will be given at Simpson Chapel this evening for the benefit of the Free Kindergarten, recently established in the north part of the city. Frank Williams, author of the popular series *Consolation* no. 14 of the Williams & Eikker company, spent the three days of the company's stay in this city the guest of his boyhood friend, Dr. Joseph H. Ward. The Aesculapae Medical Society will hold a meeting, Feb. 7, at the M. W. C. A. building, Dr. W. E. Brown will read a paper on "Medical Ethics." The paper will be discussed by the attending physicians. The Friends Club will give a presentation, Feb. 17, at the M. W. C. A. building, 549 West Twelfth street, Monday evening, Feb. 15. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Mintle Holmes, 359 West Eleventh street, next Wednesday after Miss Ida Bullitt and William Brooks entertained Miss Ida Bluford, a member of the Williams & Walker company, at the Senate Avenue, at the Senate avenue, at a tea party Tuesday afternoon. The decorations were valentines. Sunday evening will be Lincoln centennial anniversary night at Jones Taberna and a special program has been prepared and will be presented. There will be recitations from Lincoln's speeches, an address by the pastor and patriotic music by the choir. The Southside Choral Society has received praise for the beauty of music, oratory and civil government, Mrs. Cella Maxey is president of the society. Aaron Belford Thompson gave several original selections at the meeting president last Sunday. It meets at 5 o'clock. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance will hold two sessions next Monday, the 10th, at the Second Baptist Church, Irving,河南, and the 11th, at the Second Baptist Church, Irving,河南, the routine business will be transacted, and an open parliament will be held for the discussion of the subject, "Thorns and Thistles in the Garden of the Lord's Tavern," and the church will serve dinner to the ministers. At 8 o'clock the Rev. C. W. McColl will conduct the Bible Study; the subject will be "Forgiveness." Miss Henrietta Davis is issuing invitations to a card game, from Saturday 20, from 4 to 6, for the benefit of the Free Kindergarten for Colored Children, recently established in the north part of the city. Ladies expected from 4 to 6; gentlemen from 4 to 10; the Card of Chalmers a talented teacher, will give a recital, which in addition to the other pastimes, will prove an interesting feature. Hand-made china prizes will be given and a fine lunch will be served for the price of admission. A COON DINNER. Emanuel Collins entertained Joseph Baughman, Archie Greatheath, Elwood C. Knox and J. D. Howard at a coon dinner Frida$^a$ of last week. It was an enjoyable gastrorometically and socially. Mrs. Collins was pronounced an excellent cook by all. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The members of the various women's organizations are requested to be in their seat before the day ends, and they after that time. A special corps of ushering, number over fifty men, from the membership of the Y. M. C. A., will see to the handling of the crowd in the building, and not against unnecessary crowding at the door and thus perhaps save life and limb by so doing. The program will consist of an overture of singing, lining collection, and an address by that peerless and brilliant orator. Hon. Willis O. Tyler, on "The Life and Works of Frederick Douglass." Hon. Mr. Tyler is one of the finest platoon leaders in the State oratorial contest several years ago. He is now practicing law in Chicago. GREENVILLE, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to the Newborn preached at the New Hope Baptist Church Sunday night. . . Mrs. Susan Batey is on the sick list. . . February 16, 2014. Mrs. Batey is on the Court of Calanthe at the K. of P. Hall. . . Rev. W. W. J. King, pastor of the Newborn, is on the Court for the fourth Sunday in April, for the purpose of raising money to paper and paint his church. He is in all of the churches. .....Debate: Resolved, is it better for the Negro to go to Africa or stay in America? It was well discussed; C. C. Clinton and the Negro were well discussed; G. Potter, negative. The negative won. .New Hope Baptist Church has organized a library and rendered a fine program Thursday night. The feature of the program is the Negro community. W. Prairie, everybody, night to attend. TYLER, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Prof. W. E. Peeet is principal of the Tyler City School...Monroe Halo, a student, attended to the city...Rev. P. R. Washington preached an excellent sermon at the First Baptist Church last Sunday...Monroe Halo, a student, attended to the city...Rev. J. W. Bailey, of Marshall, Tex. is here visiting...Prof. W. E. Peeet is principal of the Tyler City School, is in the city on business...Rev. H. D. Dews filled his appointment here last Sunday. He left for his home in Texas...Rev. J. W. Bailey is a successful barber of this city...East Texas Academy is getting along nicely. Prof. J. W. McClenan is principal here, and Dr. J. W. Bailey is he dearly. Read The Freeman. 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Cloaks for Women, of thibet cloth, yoke lined, trimmed in silk braids, full 50 inches long; up to $6 values, sale price.....$2.95 Cloaks for Children, of Kersey or novelty cloths, sizes 6 to 14 years; up to $7.50 values, clearance price.....$1.98 Our manager being a locomotive engineer, he advises the railroad boys to write him at once for all information. Prospectus and stock application blanks sent free on request. Address, "The New Day Real Estate Colonization and Investment Co.," (Incorporated), P. O. Box 979, El Paso, Tex. (Branch office) Cloaks for Children, about 28 children's cloaks, sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12, remainder of our winter stock; up, to $5.00 values, choice while they last... $1.49 LINCOLN freed the SLAVES! The Gas Range Frees women from the slavery of the kitchen. Cook with Gas The Indianapolis Gas Co. 45 South Pennsylvania Street. Delays are Dangerous Insure your property against loss by FIRE. We have strong companies, prompt and fair adjustments. H. C. 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