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THE SPICY NEWS THAT YOU LIKE AND DO NOT SEE IN ANY OTHER PAPER, IS ALWAYS TO BE FOUND IN THE FREEMAN. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. AGENTS WANTED. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANA TOLIS VOLUME XXII NUMBER 40 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE HOLDS THE FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION Prof. S. G. Atkins Makes Plea for Education of Negro—Prominent Visitors Present—Young Bachetors Give Dance. SECOND DAY'S SESSION. The hearing of reports from delegates contains a greetings portion, the day. Each delegated progress of the day is church in his district. Nearly every church in the state asked the return of the minister, save the in the country district, for the Eucharist of the Negro. was the subject of Prof. S. G. Akins, who is the head of the educational department of the church. Prof. Atkins, who is the head of the Negro unless he was educated. "Trashy Literature" was the subject of Dr. J. W. Tate, presiding elder of the M. E. connection. He urged that good Literature be given opportunities for ministers. Dr. J. E. Moreland, secretary of the Ministers' Brotherhood, responded to Dr. Tate, telling in a graphic manner how the Zion connection offered opportunities for ministers. Dr. W. A. Wakefield, former pastor of the Jacob's Tabernacle, but now of Pittsburgh, Pa., brought greetings from his conference. Among the prominent visitors at the conference was Dr. Sutton Griggs, the author of ten books on the Negro Question. Question in a New Light is the subject of the book. He was given close hearing and succeeded in selling a number of his books. A night Bishop G. W. Clinton delivered the annual missionary Sermon. He took a course on the Bible and Provides. His sermon was eloquent and inspiring. It was filled with religious thought and he emphasized that our destiny was in the hands of God, to whom we owe our blessings. THE most important day of the DAY'S SESSION. The most important day of the fourth days session was the report of H. C. Jackson, who was chosen as statistician. Jackson figures relating to the church in Kentucky and to the city church valued at $108,550; increase in membership over last year, 1,368; amount of money paid to pastor's, $12,651,854; number of conferences in the state; number of Sunday meetings for 2,128; money collected for all purposes during the year, $25,512,46. Jackson, secretary of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, attends at the conference during the afternoon. PUBLIC LIBRARY He told of his travels in Africa and the need of gospel light among the millions of Africans. He asked the conference to bishah a present of three books on missionary work in Africa, which they did with pleasure. Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, principal of the Eastern school, was among the visitors at the conference. He spoke of the work of the school system in the city of Louisville. SESSION Nearly every colored church in the city was supplied with a visiting minister on last Sunday. The ministers were members of the A. M. E. Zion connection conference. Many uplifting and inspirational churches. The largest attendance was at the Thirteenth street and Broadway church, of which Dr. A. J. Gorham is the pastor, and a crowd came to hear the applause of good souls of Louisville for the kindness accorded to the book Bishop Caldwell took occasion to thank the members of the church for serving them meals throughout the sessions. Madisonville district; C. H. Walters, Louisville; W. R. William, Nebo; G. Lebreau, W. R. William, Anderson; L. R. Cherry, Corydon; H. V. Taylor, Hanson circuit; G. Fortune, Earlington; M. F. Gatewood, Morgant; G. Ebenezer, Lebanon; A. B. McSmith, Clarksville; J. L. Moore, Coltown circuit and A. B. McSmith's Hills. Rev. J. A. Hayes, presiding elder, Louisville district; Dr. A. J. Gorham, Broadway; Rev. J. A. Hayes, wheeden, Bloomfield, Lebanon, H. W. Caldwell, Columbia; S. P. Bell, Beachland; L. A. Nicholas, Allen's Chapel; E. M. Smith, Fifteen Street, Louisville; H. W. wheeden, Bloomfield, Hyser, Portland; G. H. Glough, Russellville district; Rev. A. Stone, Russellville; C. C. Marks, Adairville; J. R. Irvin, Greenville; B. R. Scott, Cakeville; J. Ealy, Gordonville; W. M. Cakeville; H. W. Hyser, Rockport circuit; W. A. Clark, Drakesport; C. H. Browd, Graham; W. F. Gowdy, Owensboro; Rev. W. W. Dorsey, Cincinnati district; Rev. A. Homum, Rockport circuit; W. A. Clark, Merriweather, Stimer Chapel, Louisville; C. M. Robins, New Albany; R. B. Hendricks, Cincinnati; J. H. Caldwell, Jefferson; Bunting, New Castle; William, Clark, Jacob Park; L. M. Atkins, Columbus, and D. A. Jones, Bardstown. Miss Katie Kester has gone to Chicago to visit Mrs. Alice Green. Miss Sadie Walker has gone to Oberlin University, Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Mary Coleman and family have moved to Springfield, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Tily White have returned from a trip to Eminence, Ky. Miss Lottie Herndon has gone to Frankfort Normal and Industrial Institute. Miss Delia Sandusky has gone to Lexington, Ky., to engage in trained nursing. Miss Nanie Oden and Mr. James Chipley were in Indianapolis, Ind., on last Sunday. Misses Percy and Alice Kester will give a croquet and whist party on Saturday night. Miss Junita Barry left Tuesday for Nashville, where she will enter Fisk University. Miss Narcissus Muir, of Bradstown, Ky., was in in the city last week attending the conference. The Baptist Woman's Educational Convention will be held at Georgetown, Ky., at an early date. Senator R. F. Bell, of Lexington, Ky., was in the city this week. He stopped at Miss Salome Worthington's, 722 West Walnut street. The A. M. E. Conference will convene in Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 6. Dr. J. C. Anderson and Cary B. Lewis, of this city, will attend the meeting. Mr. Tom Coles' fine black horse received a permanent last week at the Colored Fair. It is said to be the finest horse owned by a colored man in the city. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs left the city Monday for Washington, D. C., accom- mand to the University Hana and Mary Buchanan. Miss Buchanan will sail for South Africa October 27. --- Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, was in the city last week, the guest of Dr. A. J. Gorham, pastor of the Thirteenth Street and Broadway Church. Miss Eva Jones, who has been at the Baptist Foreign Mission rooms for the past six months, will leave soon for the University, Quindaro, Kan., to teach music. --- Mr. Vulcan Irvin, of Richmond, KY., aws in the city last week. Mr. Irvin is a prosperous tailor of the Blue Grass section and commands the best drilled Fythian company in the state. Miss Jane Johnson Simpson, daughter of Prof. J. Mrs Simpson, is a graduate in the Central High and Normal Schools and also eligible for assistant libarian. Mr. Thomas Hammonds, better known showing his spending in his new pet it being a fine Cuban spaniel. Rooster was three days learning his Spanish pedigree. Mrs. Sadie Folks, of Greenville, KY., was in the city last week attending the conference. Mrs. Folk delivered a fine address at the conference in responding to the welcome of Dr. J. C. Lattimore. Mrs. Emma Clemett, Charlotte, C. W., was in the city last week attending the conference. She was the guest of the Maude of the South School by her Mrs. Clemett was accompanied by her little baby. Football will formally open Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, at Dusty Rhodes Park. The game will be played between the Central High School and the Jeffersonville High School. Prof. Johnson has although they are lighter than ever he THE WOMAN WHO WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TO BE BORN IN THE UNITED STATES MISS NANNIE H. BURROUGHS. President of the Training School for Women and Girls, Washington, D.C. expects to have them in fine trim. They plan to make several places before going to St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Spencer Taylor entertained the Young Men's Progressive League on Tuesday night of this week. It was a most enjoyable affair and the boys certainly had plenty to eat. The question is, who's next to entertain? At the Colored Fair last week the Physicians' Ring was among the feature events. Dr. Walter Adams won the first prize. Dr. Matthew Morettone Nettel and Miss G. A. Lattimore and Miss Nettle Hancock third. --- The Entre Nous Club, one of the swellest and most refined clubs in the city, is planning to give a Halloween Party at an event in the city, having their gowns made and the function is expected to be the most ultra fashion seen hereabout for some time. Special invitations will be issued and fortunate to be for those not members to be invited. --- A very beautiful and delightful dance was given last Saturday night at Odd Fellows Hall. It was a very select affair and thoroughly enjoyable. A number of students from the Young Bachelors Club deserves much credit for getting up such a pleasant affair in so short a time for the visitors who were here to attend the Colored Fair. loved Fair Louisville won the baseball penant. The fans are very proud of the unusual honor, Baseball will be at a high pitch next season. The Cubs have made a very excel- From the very high - tom manner in which Mr. Owen Tyler is carrying on his campaign he is gaining thousands of votes weekly. Mr. Tyler is heading the Citizens' He is taking no part in the mud slinging that is being done every night by Mr. Head, nominee of the Democratic party. Never before in the history of this city have we had such vituoperation and slander against him. Every decent and respectable Negro in the city is going to vote, but we don't believe one will cast a ballot for Head since the Negro has received so much pungent criticism. He is seen as a class man and his platform as seen in this issue will no doubt cause a number of Negroes to vote for men and measures and not party affiliations. The Citizens' ticket is gaining ground every day as the good guy go to Tyler here is a kinddid fight in a four-armed fight for mayor. BOONVILLE, IND. Rev. White visited the school last week and made some very appropriate remarks to the children. He is one of those ministers who believes in preparation as the way to make the stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Tompkins and left a "Jack Johnson." ... Boonville is a very quiet, progressive town, and a fine place for rearing children. ... A number of men from Children's Home are working with the curling contractors. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. Rev. Irvine and Rev. Calvin Wilcox have gone to Louisville to attend the conference. . . Mr. Wilcox is get it easily. . . Ed Overton and John Smith are getting on very nicely. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF BAPTIST WOMEN HELD SESSION AT COLUMBUS By Women and Men Plans of National Training School Were Given-Miss Herbert Webber Represented Indiana Girls. There has never been held a convention by Negroes, national in scope, complex in personnel, that approached in excellence to the convention to the National Baptist Convention, Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, at Columbus, Ohio, last week. The delegation was very large, representing nearly every state in the Union, retired missionaries, missioners on furough, and prospective missionaries from Africa, South America and the West Indies. The meetings were in beautiful auditorium of the Second Baptist Church, Rev. A. D. Chandler, pastor. The welcome addresses were permeated with that cordial and "make-yourself-at-attention" greetings, characterize greetings of this kind. They were stiff or perfunctory about any of the addresses, Mrs.ella Wheeler Abner, of Ocas did not, Ella Wheeler responded to Mrs. P. J. Bryes Atlanta, Ga., the able vice president, was asked to accept the kindly greetings on behalf of the convention. She was equal to the emergency. Without notice or note she covered twenty minutes, while in simple eloquence she covered the field of our activities and related our struggles upward, and painted of every delegate a picture of the future of the organization that stands for Christ and with Christ in the evangelization of the world. A general sermon was preached by the Rev. C. H. Parris, D. D., pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky., president of Eckston-North University, and chairman of the "orgon Mission Board of the National Baptist Church" is not only scholarly, but he is highly spiritual. Under the power of the Gospel he breathed into dry bones and made them witness for Him for whose the convention is laboring to establish. The president's annual address was full of practical suggestions. She was request- Friday afternoon was Social Study. The home life of the race was discussed. Moral and industry conditions were reevaluated and questioned to a way to reach the unreached were brought out in nearly every address. Every phase of Negro life, north and south, was covered in the study, including the Foreign Mission and Social Study periods gave us in a nut shell their version of the subjects, and clinched the arguments of those who had delivered the program. Friday evening the young girls had the platform. Every available space in the church was occupied. Men and women were seated in the church in this and other countries declared that it was the best meeting that they had ever witnessed. They stood for hours and were swayed by the earnestness the eloquence of the students. They were the people who have dedicated their lives to the Lord's service. Miss Katherine Johnson of Chicago, Ill., presided. She is perfectly suited for the role of president and splendid presiding officer. The singing by the children's band of Shiloh Church of Columbus was indeed a treat. The little soloist from Cincinnati, under Miss Fannie Walker, was the only person from Georgia, Miss Clara Bell Rivers, captivated the audience. Addresses were delivered by Miss Ida C. Plummer, Mrs. Emma Herbert Webber, and Miss Wilma Spaulding, Georgia; Miss Rosalie Hanna, Kentucky; Miss Delia Rudolph, Capetown, South Africa; and Miss Mary Buchanan, Middlerift, South Africa. These women, men and women like babes, and shouted for joy. Miss Genneva-Cowels, the sweet singer from Ohio, was at her best. Our two African girls helped her, and she helped the cause of missions as perhaps no other speakers who have appeared before our national gatherings have helped. A cash offering of one hundred and fifty dollars for foreign mission and hundreds of dollars of money for pray for the work that these young women will do in foreign fields were laid on the altar. This was a most blessed meeting. Saturday morning, the Ohio Superintendent of Children's Bands, delivered a splendid address on "How to Enlist Children in the Mission," who took part in the discussion gave many practical suggestions on how to make children's work effective. The election of officers took place early Saturday. Some one remarked that this election was more like a love-feast than an election. N. H. Burroughs, Kentucky, corresponding secretary. V. W. Broughton, recording secretary. M. E. Goins, assistant recording secretary. E. Arlington Wilson, historian. Rev. A. C. Powell, pastor Abbyssinia Baptist Church, New York City, preached the Sunday morning sermon. It was good to have been there, to hear him talk on the transforming Power, the Word of God. Abbyssinia Church was a matriarchal Christ and the Cross stood out before us lighting up and transforming the entire human family. Men and women shouted for joy as he talked with us by the way, to all of us who heard him, the Bible has new place in our lives and in our homes. Dr. A. S. Jackson was programmed to preach the Sunday evening sermon, but the day before, Dr. Jackson of Texas, preached instead. Dr. Jackson sent in his stead a hundred dollars and a student for the Training School. The officers were installed by the Rev. W. H. McCormick, the National Training School was presented by Mrs. M. V. M. Parrish, chairman of the trustee board, and the convention ratified the agreement to meet in the selection of Miss Nannie H. Burroughs to take charge of the Training School at Washington. Two distinguished women, who were specializing in delivering inspired addresses, One of them, Mrs. Kathine S. Westfall, secretary of the Women's American Baptist Home Mission Society, spent several days in our meeting, and delivered a most helpful organization, delivered a most helpful address, expressed her very great pleasure at all that she had seen and heard, and assured the convention that her society the convention is doing. Mrs. Maggie Walker, the other guest of honor, president of the St. Luke's Bank, delivered a well-defined address she declared that our convention is a great school in which we are doing a most wonderful work. The sociologist, Hampton Institute, delivered an excellent address and took occasion to commend the men for their splendid program. He said that it was one of the best he had ever seen. He was the first woman in the National Training, the practical, live questions discussed. An advisory board was also appointed and consists of the following members: Rev J. Milton Linton, chairman; Rev W. I. Balmieri, Bishop Johnson, Aquila Sayles, W. J. Howard, Dr. Geo. W. Cabanis, W. L. Pollard, Kelly Miller, Rev Jas. T. Clark. The following teaching teams were elected for the position: Miss E. Romaine Robinson, graduate Boston University, history and languages; Miss Hattie A. Shaw, Chicago School of Music, instructor in the music department; Miss E. Romaine Robinson, dressmaking department; Mrs. Emma Lewis, superintendent of supply department; Miss Maggie Wall, Cali High School, teacher current events and Negro literature; W. R. Wussell, American Poultry Institute, Rochester, N. Y. Lecturers; Rev M. W. D. Norman, Christian Evidence; Rev W. Geo. W. Wussell, Walter H. Brooks, Church History; Rev J. Milton Walron, Old Testament Interpretation. Rev W. B. Bishop Johnson, Biblical Theology. THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday at the news stand at the southwest corner of Illinois and Market streets. SHORT FLIGHTS. BY R. W. THOMPSON Crosses and troubles a-many have proved me. One or two women (God bless them) have loved-me. I have loveded and dreamed, and I've talked at will. Of art and drink I have had my fill. I'vesorted here, and I've succored them. I've faced my foes, and I've backed my friends, I've blundered, and sometimes made amends. I have prayed for light, and I've known despair. Now I look before, as I look behind. Come storm, come shine, whatever be-fall. With a graceful heart and a constant mind. For the end I know is the best of all. —W. H. Henley. Sensibly-gauged rivalry is often a necessary spur to one's best efforts. Is it "The Conservator" or "Ebony" in Chicago. The "Lady or the Tiger?". The fussy worker gets a little done. Keep your eye on the steady quiet fellow. The weak-kneed friend belongs in the region that Bob Ingersoll says does not exist. Don't forget to pay back that quarter you borrowed on the "quick touch" system. A great many folks fall because they wait for some other fellow to boost their game. The infantile National Negro Press Association is getting a lot of free advertising anyhow. Now, brothers of the A. M. E. church, wouldn't Mrs. John F. Hurst make an ideal Bishop's wife? ** The busy bricklayer, at work on the wall, has no time to engage in a fight with the passing village fout. ** President Taft's strong and unequivocal letter hit the Maryland disfranchisers squarely between the eyes. ** Negro journalists are getting together, Newspaper pirates will remain apart, as honor among thieves is a rare commodity. ** Perhaps Akron, O.—jealous of the Negro hating record made by Springfield—needed a little of just that kind of advertising. ** When two men fall out and will not "make up" under any consideration, the philosophers say it is time to look for the woman in the case. ** Disappointment in love is bitter enough, they say, but it isn't a marker to the bitterness that comes of failure to secure the political job one thinks he ought to have. ** The soothsayers of the Methodist churches are getting out their seditants and other astronomical paraphernalia, prepares to make official observations for 1912. Two new banks, under Negro management, have been started during the present month—one at Nashville, Tenn., and the other at Dallas, Texas. Isn't that going some? If Col. Roscoe, Conkling Simons keeps on as he is going he is to aid and plump on the behalf of the Chancellor, S. W. Green, of the Knights of Pythias—and most worthily, too. In all seriousness, Explorer and North-Pole-Finder Matthew Henson, should be accorded a reception at Washington proportioned to the size of his feat. We said "f-e-a-t," mind you. Mobs are not only lynching people, now-a-days, but are doing other stunts that are not only dangerous and dignity of communities. A mob in South Georgia the other day helped a man to get married. The new $400,000 office-building and theater, to be erected for the accommodation of Negroes at Washington by the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, a Negro corporation, will fill a long-felt want. Don't get worried because people talk about you. What man ever amounted to anything who wasn't talked about—and your own business? Attend to your own business, keep your own counsel and go right ahead. Having had our innings with the horseless carriage, smokeless powder, wireless telegraphy and the huggess dance, we are about to be introduced to the odorless onion and odorless whiskey. Great is science and her home is in America! A gang of numbskull adventurers calling themselves "True Americans, hibernating at Rome, Ga., has rushed into the spotlight with a proposition to buy up all of the country, repeal the War Amendments, and set the colored people up in another land— A NOTABLE BROOKLYN WEDDING BROOKLYN—Mr. Willis A. Hodges, son of the dean of Afro-American writers of verse and fiction, Augustus Hodges "B. Square") and grandson of the late J. B. Square, and grandson of the late J. B. Water." Norfolk, Va., was united in holy wedlock to Miss Annabella Solomon on Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, 1909, at the St. Phillips P. E. church, Dean street, by the door of the church, for hundreds of friends and well-wishers. After the marriage the wedding feast took place in the mission hall of the church, when covers were spread for seventy-two hours, and the children themselves with myth, music and dancing, until "the wee sma' hours" when the happy man and wife, after A. B. Square's blessing, started, under a shower of rices, to spend their honeymoon on the beach, and to watch the buckwater, Princes Anne, county, Virginia. The presents were numerous and useful. Gifts and well-wishes were received on behalf of Mrs. T. Hodges, Berkley, Va.; Mr. James T. Hodges, Berkley, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Hannibal Hodges, Washington, D.C.; Lawyer and Mrs. N. B. Clark, Newport News, Va.; Rev. and Mrs. Marshall Land, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. M. A. Coffee, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. M. A. Coffee, Brooklyn; Mrs. Virtoria Hodges, Hodgers, Willis F. Hodges (uncle), Mrs. Joseph D. Moore (cousin), the Misses Sadie and Katie Hodges (sisters), Miss Catherine I. Hodges (sister), Miss Ethel Aunt, eighty-three years old; The John Brown letters to his grandfather also given to him as an heirloom by his father, A. M. Hodges, with a score of others of well wishes from his brother Pike. A few of those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Martin Brown, Mr. J. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Scott, Mr. J. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. D. Deckle Morgan, Mrs. William Page, Mr. Joseph Bowen, Mrs. Alice Smith, Mr. George Bracey, Mr. James T. Hodges, Jr. and Mrs. William J. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. J. McLain, Mr. and Mrs. J. McLain, Mr. and Mrs. Burkley an dson, Mr. and Mrs. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hayes, Mr. John F. Pool and sons, Mr. E. Demy and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clark, Dr. and Mrs. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, Daisy Beesse, Mrs. Munay, Mr. J. Wm. Sikes and three-score of other friends and well wishers. I. L. U. WILL HOLD CONVENTION NEXT YEAR. DAYTON, O. September, 1909—The Grand Trustees of the International Liberty Union, which has its Home Office in this city, have decided to call a convention of the membership of the order to meet in November, 1910. This convention will meet in some city of the world, the public place of the larger cities where the I. L. U. membership is strong and where the railroad connections are good. The city is to be selected later, It is freely asserted by the wise-acres of the Democratic party that if the national nominating convention were held to-morrow the locket would be held by Judson Harner, the vice president, or President second place, New York's strongest moneyed man would be named—maybe Judge Garnor, the nominee for mayor of the nation's metropolis. No white man can become a member of the Mosaic Templars, the famous order founded by J. E. Bush, of Arkansas, and pushed by the governor of 64,000 New Yorkers through the activity of, Founder Bush, the present Master, William M. Alexander and his predecessor, the late Capt. CC. W. Keats. This race discrimination business is a game that can be worked from both sides. Prof. Matt Henson is willing to try a dash for the South Pole, and Prof. Cha Stewart, who has been everywhere else, confesses to a burning desire to tackle the problem of the polar fever. Why not equip these darling Professors with an outfit and let them "kiver themselves all over with glory?" With Cook getting hold of men less talented than Henson and Stewart. Prof, R. R. Wright, Jv, editor and manager of the Christian Recorder, and Miss Charlotte Crogman, daughter of President Crogman, of Clark University, Atlanta, Ga, were recently invited in a marathon to bring two of the oldest best families in the country. Congratulations! The best wishes of a host of friends throughout the land go out to this brilliant and happy couple. May they live long and prosper. The Bishopric "boom" of Dr. John F. Hurst was launched in good shape a few nights ago in Washington. The "boom" was accidental or incidental, as far as the managers and anything else in the work for the servant who has served well, no consideration for small properties can keep them from saying it—and then some. It is written in the stars that will be "Bishop Hurst" in 1912. Solah. Race movements will succeed in a large movement when the desire for personal gain and the craze for personal notoriety are subordinated for the good of the cause. Applied therely to the oppressive matriarchal Exposition for 1913 will be taken up by the people with enthusiasm if the leaders will push it forward with an eye single to the advertisement it will afford the business sorrow to the dollars it may put into the pockets of its immediate "ground-floor" promoters. * * * * * * J. M. Henry McNenny, West Virginia's educational and political brings sorrow to the friend of Negro businessmen in the country principal of the progressive school at Institute, W. Va., as grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F., as an author, editorial Christian gentleman and personal friend, he has been a friend of His ideals were lofty, and he lived up to them. His was indeed a "Heart of Gold." His bereaved family, the citizens of his State, and the fraternity over which he so deeply felt his sorrow sincere sympathy of the race everywhere over the loss of this splendid man. Bishop J. W. Smith, of the A. M. E. Zion church, is as levelheaded a prelate as ever graced an ecclesiastical toga. He doesn't own a toga, but loathness the certain "slop-over" pastor's habit. He indulges in when they get hold of a Bishop to fill their pulpits. Says he, in language susceptible to only one interpretation: the word pastor, before preaching will please not exaggerate by calling me a coal-burner, trash-mover or son of thunder, asking the Lord to send an angel down and stand before me. I am not a lot of other tomboolery expressions. When I am thus introduced, I do not feel like preaching. "It is all right to make a statement," he assists" over a visitation Bishop, but the usual pastor refrains from "slobbering." at which time further announcement will be made. The International Liberty Union is most magnificent and the L.I. is most Lodge. It is seve nand one-half years old and up to this writing has issued over 53,000 memberships. Its growth has been wonderful. Thousands and thousands of people have joined it and been brightened and made happy since the advent of this great International Union. The I. L. U. is not a regular insurance company. It is there no other society like this. It is a secret society like a secret fraternal society. Wage-earners and crop-raisers are admitted to membership. Men and women alike are accepted as members. It is a medical examination. Its jurisdiction is the county. While the order is not a regular insurance order, yet it has many benefits, and the charitable benefits are one of the big things which the order does for its members. Like the Masons and other similar societies, the order does not boast of what it does for its distressed members. But helps them just the same when they need help most and in a very substantial way. The co-operative plan of this order is one of its big features. Many crop raisers are talking of buying all their supermarket marketing their crops through this order. The convention to be held next year will be the third one since the order's organization. Preparations are already be- made and a big time is already assured. We have had correspondence with the founder and Grand President of this order. He tells us that any of our readers who want information about his order will be gladly answer all questions and send full information and printed circular's explaining the society and what it does for its members. Those who have not investigated it will be wonderfully surprised and we will benefit. If you write to Grand President Critchlow, you will confer a favor on this paper by mentioning where you read this notice. You can address your letter as follows: To Honorable W. G. Critchlow, to Grand President of this I L. U. Grand Library, 115 I L. U. Bidg, Dayton, O." ANACONDA. MONT. Special to THE FREEMAN Spencer. Mr. Milton Dobbs and wife came in from the Wecome and Peckeover ranch on the 12th of September.....Mr. Willie Johnson came in from the Welcome & Peckeover ranch. Mr. Willie Gillard and party returned from their hunting and fishing trip with 59 Mallard birds. They were entertained a few of their friends last evening at their residence, 504 W. Park street. The guests of honor were: Mr. Milton Dobbs, Mr. Lewis Mullens, Johnson, Sadie Mierwiever, Ethel Carmer, Chas. Montgomery, Homer Herndon and Spurgeon Carmen. Mr. Lewis Mullens and his automobile. Miss Sadie Merriwether, Ethel Carmer, Precilla Gross, Maggie Cur- --- --- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. tis, Mrs. Duff, Eula Whipple, Mrs. W. M. Brown, Chas. Montgomery, Homer Herndon, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Driver, and Wm. J. Brown attended the grand ball of the G. U. O. of O. F. at Butte, Mont.... Mr. Frank Yamer left for a short visit to his native home, Waterow, La.... Mr. R. W. 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C., H. & D. R. R., Sunday, Oct. 3rd. NOTE- Rushville and Connerville tickets on sale every Sunday, good going and returning on all trains (regular and speal) on Sunday for which sold Leave Indianapolis Arrive Chicago 7 00 a. m.....Pullman Car.....12 10 noon 11 45 a. m.....Parlor and Dining.....5 40 p. m. 3 10 p. m.....Parlor and Dining.....8 05 p. m. 2 48 a. m.....Sleeper ready at 9 p. m.....7 40 a. m. All trains to and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. The Eureka Comb. Chattanooga, Tenn. --- $2 Stiff or Soft Fall Styles. LINCOLN HAIR POMADE HAIRS SCALP HAIR SCRUNK HAIR SCRUNK KEEP FROM BROADWAY KEEP'S SCALP PREMIUM SCALP WHOLE HAIRS HAIR WHOLE WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER WET YOUR HAIR- SCRUNK LONG SOTHE YOU CAN BUT IT UP IN THE LATEST STYLE OR SHORT AND NINER? A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. To straighten out that kinky, curly hair, putting it in the most perfect condition to be combed into any shape, just try a bottle of LINCOLN HAIR POMADE. 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Washington St. Springfield, Ill. LFOSBORNE'S Barber Shop and Pool Room 728 E. Washington St SALOON 1028 E. Washington St. Springfield, Ill. N. N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLI Phones—New 3058 Old. Mail 4694 THE BEST MAN BY HAROLD MACGRATH Author of THE MAN ON THE BOX, HEARTS AND MASKS "I was a master, after a fashion," resumed the old man, satisfied with his denouement. "I committed a dozen splendid burglaries. I never left a trail behind. The police sought for me, but did not know me either by name or by sight. This was the sword my son kept over my neck. The slightest rebellion, and he threatened to expose me. Oh, I know the boy well enough; he would have done it in those days. Once extradited to England, 30 years ago, no one would have connected our names. Yet he was afraid of me; he wasn't sure that at any time the old desire would spring up renewed. I robbed to gratify my craving for excitement rather than to fill my purse. I made an unhappy marriage; something Kate nor Norah shall do while I live. Henry was clever. He made me an allowance of two hundred a month. And how do you suppose he arranged the payment? On the first day of the month he placed the cash in a safe in the house and changed the combination. If I got the money without being caught it was mine; otherwise I went hungry. Ingenious idea, wasn't it? For I had all the excitement and none of the peril of a real burglary. Henry forgot yesterday that it was the first of the month." The millionaire found it impossible to remain seated. He rose and paced the floor, his brows knit, his hands THE MASTER'S SIGNING Savenaugh Turned to His Desk, Filled Out the Blank. clenched. He was at bay. Carrington felt as if he were in the midst of some mad dream. "Sometimes I succeeded in opening the safe; and sometimes, when luck went against me for two or three months, Norah tipped me the combination. She dared not do it too often. So the months went on. Once a month I was permitted to visit my grandchildren. My son grew richer and richer; for myself, I remained in the valley of humiliation. I had no chance. I had never met any of my son's friends; he took good care that I did not; so they were in total darkness as to my existence. But the ball and chain were knocked off last night. Your papers are, after all, only an incident. Caliban revolts. Mr. Carrington, my son! Oh, I am proud of him. I believed the genius for robbery was mine. I am a veritable tyro beside Henry. Half a dozen millions from the pockets of the poor at one fell swoop! Where's your Robin Hood and his llk? But it isn't THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER called robbery; it is called high finance." He applied a match to his dead cigar and thoughtfully eased his son. cigar and thoughtfully eyed his son. "And there is a good joke on me, weaving in and out of all this. I regularly invested half my allowance in buying shares in my son's company, to insure my old age. It jarred me when I read the truth last night. I hate to be outwitted. Henry, sit down; you make me nervous." "Well, what are you going to do?" asked the son. As he faced his father there was something lion-like in his expression. "Sit down, my son, and I will tell you," answered the old man, quietly. He knew that his son was a fighter, and that to win he would have to strike quick and hard. Cavenaugh flung himself into his chair. At that moment he did not know which he hated the most, his father or Carrington. "First, you will write out that check for fifty thousand." "Blackmail!" "Nothing of the sort. For 20 years you have kept your heel on my neck. I could do nothing; opportunities came and I dared not grasp them; my genuine ability was allowed to rust. It is simply compensation. Blackmail? I think not. I could easily force a million from you. But I am and have been for years an honest man. And heaven knows how well I have paid for my early transgression," bitterly. "This hour is mine, and I propose to use it." "What guaranty have I of your good faith?" fiercely. "My word," calmly. "I have never yet broken it." Carrington gazed longingly toward the door. It was horribly embarrassing. He began to realize that Kate's father would hate him bitterly, indeed, and that his own happiness looked very remote. Cavenaugh turned to his desk, filled out the blank, and passed it to his father, who, with scarcely a glance at it, passed it back with a negative shake of the head. "The official certifying stamp lies on your desk; use it." There was no getting around this keen-eyed old man. He knew every point in the game. "You will live to regret this," said Cavenaugh, his eyes sparkling with venom. "I have many things to regret; principally that fate made me a father." The old man passed the check over to Carrington. "You're a lawyer; does that look legal to you?" Carrington signified that it did. "Now, then, Henry, you will write down on official paper your resignation as president and director of the General Trust Company of America. You will give orders for the restitution of the millions that were fraudulently added to your capital. I am not the least interested in what manner the restitutions are made, so long as they are made. I am now representing the investors. As for your partners, it will be easy for you to impress them with the necessity of the action." "And if I refuse?" "Nothing less than the attorney general. I intend to make this business as complete as possible." Cavenaugh turned again to his desk. He knew his father even as his father knew him. He wrote hurriedly, the pen sputtering angrily. "What else?" with a cold fury. Again the old man gave Carrington the paper. "It is perfectly intelligible," he said. He began to feel a bit sorry for Cavenaugh, junior. "Now, those papers," said Cavenaugh, sharply. "I believe they belong to me," interposed Carrington. Grandpa smiled. "It all depends." "I could easily force you," suggestively. Grandpa smiled again. "Of that I haven't the least doubt. Of course, what I have is only a copy?" "It is the only copy in existence," replied Carrington, anxiously. And then a flush of shame mantled his cheeks. Where was his legal cunning? "Ah!" The ejaculation came from Cavenaugh, junior. "There is but one thing more," said grandpa, urbanely. "I am determined that Kate shall be happy. She shall marry Mr. Carrington before the snow files. It is an excellent policy to keep valuable secrets in the family." "Give your papers to the attorney general. I'll see you all hanged before I'll give my consent!" Cavenaugh roared out these words. His patience had truly reached the limit of endurance. "Softly, softly!" murmured grandpa. "I mean it!" con agitata. "Ah, well; what will be, will be, Son, I came down here yesterday with altogether a different piece of business in mind. The documents I discovered last night changed these plans. You own rich oil lands in Texas; or, rather, you did own them before you sold out to the company. The land you sold was not, and never had been, legally yours; you owned not a single tuft of grass. Government land-grab, I believe they call it. It is not now a question of refunding money; it is a question of avoiding prison. The supreme court at Washington can not be purchased. It cost me five hundred, which I could ill afford, to get a copy of the original transfer. The real owner mistook me for you, son; that is how I learned. Your consent to this marriage; or, my word for it, I'll put you where you would have put me, had you dared. Quick! My patience is quite as tense as yours." The collapse of Cavenaugh was total. He saw the futility of further struggle. Ah! and he had believed all these transgressions securely hid den and forgotten, that the fortress of his millions would protect him from all attack. Too late he realized that he had gone too far with his father. There was no mercy in the old man's eyes, and Cavenaugh knew in his heart that he deserved none. "Very sensible," said the retired burglar. He folded the check and put it in his wallet, while his son covered his face with his hands. "Murder will out, even among the most plious. I know that what has passed between us will be forgotten by Mr. Carrington. For myself, I shall return to England. I have always had a horror of dying in this country. Like father, like son; the parable reads truly. It was in the blood, Mr. Carrington; it was in the blood. But Henry here went about it in a more genteel manner." He struck the bell. "William, send Miss Kate here. William bowed. He recognized the change; grandpa's voice was full of confident authority. Kate entered the study shortly after. She had been weeping; her eyes A "And You Still Wish to Marry Me?" Asked the Girl. "And You Still Wish to Marry Me?" Asked the Girl were red. Seeing her father's bowed head, she sprang to his side like a lioness. "What have they been doing to you, father?" "Nothing but what is just," softly answered her parent. The little dukes and princes faded away as a dream fades. "Grandpa—" she began. "Child, it is all settled. The hatchet is buried in frozen ground. Your father consents to your marriage with Mr. Carrington. It has been a heated argument, but he has come around to my way of thinking. 'All's right with the world,' as Browning says. Bless you, my children, bless you!" with tender irony. "And now, my papers," said Carrington, smiling up at the girl, reassuringly. "And you still wish to marry me?" asked the girl, her face burning and her eyes moist. "I'd marry you if your grandpa was Beelzebub himself!" "Here's your papers, young man," said grandpa. He passed the envelope across the table. "What's this?" cried Carrington. "It means, my boy," said grandpa, "that blood is thicker than water, and that I really intended no harm to Henry. And then, besides, I like to win when all the odds are against me." Carrington gently turned the envelope upside down. Nothing but burnt paper fluttered upon the table. THE NEGRO SERVANT GIRL. Mr. J. E. Bush, in his address at Louisville on the Negro servant question, said that in order to find out just what was thought of the Negro servant girl he wrote letters to fifty mayors of Southern cities, requesting that they give their views as to the efficiency of the Negro servant girls. The letters were addressed to the mayors as a matter of convenience, to be turned over to persons competent to speak in the matter, in event the mayors were not. Mr. Bush did not say from whom his replies came, but that they came thick and fast. He was agreeably surprised at the spontaneity, and further convinced that there was universal interest in the subject. It was most gratifying to him to find that 75 per cent, of the replies said that 90 per cent, of the servant girls of the respective communities were Negroes, and, so far as observation went, were giving satisfaction. Fifteen per cent, of the replies took middle ground that no particular criticism could be offered, good or bad, their success or failure depending on the choice and temperament on the part of the employed and the employer. The remaining 10 per cent, of the replies were scathing arraignment and condemnation. Mr. Bush counted it much to know that the best letters on behalf of the girls came from sections known for intense race hatred and discrimination—considered so, at any rate. This latter condition ought to prove assuring to the race, who, like Mr. Bush, had begun to think that the colored girl was being displaced and owing to her inefficiency and disposition. There must be servants, and among whom there will also be colored women, men, girls and boys. They should not feel exempt, notwithstanding it strikes a little hard when one is the "it," in the language of the street, and owing to the way the "it" is sometimes thought about. There is something in a name, but it is not the whole thing, consequently, to be called servant is not nearly so bad as many will have it appear. Slowly the race is preparing for better class jobs, but nothing like what is required to meet the output of the schools. The race is run Watches $6.50 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurant head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the combs is never heated. The steel heat-hating combs are easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the combs go back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a hand. the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater, detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heatable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hair Beautiful Soft, Silky and Long? Does it comb easily without breaking? Is it straight? Does it smooth out nicely? Can you do it up in any of the charm-ing styles, so it will stay, and make you proud of it? 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If you can't get it, send us 30 cents and we will mail you a full size box postpaid. Go and buy it now, or sit right down and write us. Address ning behind in its orders. It means that the girls and boys, the women and men must do something else. Money is necessary in the conduct of evrey family, and when the sources of getting it are limited, there is nothing to do but seek the fairest fields that offer. That conditions are no better in the North is owing to an almost renegade disposition that looks mostly to the individual—the sense of race responsibility is dwarfed, if it ever were—while opportunities run riot. We might say, have mercy on the tender young; but is it necessary? They can find homes among the rich and cultivated, to whom harsh words are an unknown tongue. Knowing the race condition and disposition, then to escape to these homes of refinement are sanitariums for their weared souls—retreats where they may rest. The colored servant girl must learn to value her position if she does not. Mr. Bush observes that she is appreciated—a "desirable citizen." And really, i nthis day better service is expected and should come forth, since the school is supposed to be doing its duty. If it is not making for culture and refinement it is not doing its duty. A white lady, not long since, in this city, Indianapolis, asked for a cultivated, refined Negro girl. The nature of the employment is unknown, but we venture it was in keeping with their common notion of cultivation and refinement. Such a girl with such a woman will be servant merely in name. And, under the possible circumstances, what's in a name? A Word to the WISE WE ARE CUTTERS AND DESIGNERS We carry one of the largest lines of high-grade woolens on the market. We do all piece work here. We guarantee fabric, fit, style and workmanship. We take all the risk. You take none. Give us a Look The Deutsch Tailoring Co. 113 S. Illinois Street. 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KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 1909. What's the latest on the "yaller" bridge situation? We now stand on the porch of winter, with no great anxiety to enter the house. Explorers and inventors and rumors of explorers and inventors—these are great days. Matt Henson, the Negro that stood with Peary at the North Pole, comes in for a share of attention. It ought to be complimentary to the Negroes of Muskogee that the white men want to stay there; it is worth their while. President Taft "preached" right in the Mormon Temple. He said that it was not the first time that he had occupied a pulpit. Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri seem to be in an earthquake belt. Quite a shaking up took place in those States last Monday morning. The colored brother will have to wait until President Taft has done his 13,000 miles, and maybe then some, before he takes up political matters with him. A white man was whipped by Negroes in the vicinity of Spartansburg S. C., for assaulting a colored girl. Just think how merciful the race is! Had it been different, there would have been mobbing, and perhaps burning. Rev. Dr. E. C. Morris was the hero of the National Baptist Convention which recently met at Columbus, O. For the sixteenth time he was elected president of that most important gathering of Negroes. Dr. George W. Lee, of the Baptist Church, is said to be the most eloquent Negro in the country. There's another Lee to be reckoned with; Bishop Lee, of the A. M. E. Church, is a very prince of the platform. In the language of the street, he goes some. William Lloyd Garrison, son of the great Abolitionist, recently died at his home in Lexington, Mass., at the age of seventy-one years. He was known as a reformer, and, like his father, had regard for the colored people, doing what he could to give them standing as citizens of the Republic. Many young colored men of Atlanta, Ga., are enlisting in the army since the arrival of the Tenth Cavalry from the Philippines. The enthusiastic reception the home-comers received in New York had considerable influence, it is said, making the army popular again, after the slump in enthusiasm owing to the Brownsville affair. Chicago will have a permanent building for the exhibiting of Negro industries of that city. The movement is unique, novel, but happy in its possibilities. All communities of large Negro populations should have something of the kind as an incentive for the Negro youth, and also as a demonstration to the public in general. The campaign is warming up. The colored voters, as others, are expected to do some thinking. They are expected to choose the best men, those who will in their judgment give the city the best administration. It is right and proper that they do this, not only in the city's interest, but as evidence of political intelligence. The Danish school boys say that it was Leif Erickson who discovered America, first at least. That race has furnished many daring adventurers for the Northern seas. All Denmark seems to thrill at the deeds of those who battle old Neptune in his most profound places. It shouted itself hoarse, so to speak, at the achievement of Captain Cook, true to its reputation as a venturesome, sea-going people. In the death of Governor John A. Johnson, of Minnesota, the country loses one of its foremost citizens. His early career was one of hardships, which doubtless influenced his life, making him the noble character he came to be in after years. He was favorably mentioned for the Presidency in the last campaign, and had he lived more than likely would have been a commanding figure before the next national Democratic convention. Fairs by associations of colored people are now coming on. In this respect the race has been standing in its own light heretofore. There are exceptions, of course. Lexington, Ky., has been having good fairs for a number of years. Other communities have also held them, and with success; but not until recently has the thing become general and fully acceptable. The race stands in need of such demonstrations—much more so than other races, who don't have to demonstrate so much to prove who they are. The sun is drifting from us farther and farther every day. Mother Ceres' daughter will abide with Pluto for a half year, when the earth will go in temporary mourning, owing to the temporary loss. Nothing seems in vain—that is to say, some good follows the ugliest situations. Through the long night of the year earth's flora sleeps and rests, just as man sleeps and rests, either curled up 'neath sheaths of protection or nestled deep amid mantle of some kind, warm and secure—being invigored while they wait. The old Negro town of Muskogee, Okla, is having quite an experience. Three white merchants by some means managed to locate among the Negroes. They were ordered to leave, but they refused to go. Dynamite was used on one of the business places, but this did not move them. They declare they won't go. Well, this much: the Negroes have got what the white men want, and they are determined to have it. Booker T. Washington has long since said, get what the white man wants and conditions will go to simplifying at once. Mayor Bookwalter was surprised at the little remonstrance party that called on him when he announced that he thought a reminder of the old "yellow bridge" should be incorporated in the new bridge. The remonstrators thought that, since the old bridge had been associated with so much crime, it ought to go. Now, think of it. Indiana avenue has been the scene of crime, and not the bridge because it happened to be on the avenue. People as a rule do not destroy all vestige of historical sights if they can be maintained without interrupting the progress of the community. History and poetry are generally of old things and not the brand new—these, the old, ruthlessly put aside, then what? But the Niagara movement men can't resist the temptation to be dramatic. They say: "That black men are inherently inferior to white men is a widespread lie, which science flatly contradets, and the attempt to submerge the colored race is one with world-old efforts of the wily to exploit the weak. We must therefore make common cause with the oppressed and downtrodden of all races and peoples, with our kindred of South Africa and West Indies, with our fellows in Mexico, India and Russia, and with the cause of working classes everywhere." A widespread bread, prevarication, falsehood, untruth, anything rather than that cruel expression, "A widespread lie;" it takes Dubois to say the picturesque. The New Orleans colored Pythians are the proud owners of one of the most magnificent buildings owned by the race. It was formally dedicated on the 18th with ceremony in keeping with the splendid undertaking and the purposes for which it was erected. The address was by J. Madison Vance, the well-known attorney. The new temple is of steel, iron, brick, terra cotta and cement, and is fireproof. It is 101 feet deep, 64 feet wide and 102 feet high, and is six-toried. It has five stores, one office, and quarters for a bank on the ground floor; a theaterium with balcony on the second floor; a large meeting hall and eight suites of offices on the third floor; a meeting hall for Pythian lodges and a banquet hall and seven rooms on the fourth floor. Odd Fellows' lodge rooms and a convention hall and seven rooms occupy the fifth floor. There is a roof garden, and the whole building is modern in every respect as to heating, lighting and ventilation. WOULD MEET CYCLONES. BOONVILLE, Ind—The Boonville baseball team wishes a game with the Mt. Vernon Cyclones before the season closes. GOPHERS CLOSE SEASON. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—McCune, the crack third baseman of the Keystones, will leave for his home in Texas, but will be with the same team next fall. He will play their last game of the season with an all-tar team at Lexington Park. BERT WILLIAMS' TEAM LOSES. KANAS CITY, Mo.-For the first time in its history Kansas City wilted after a loss to William's show at Association Park Running, jumping and vaulting were interesting features, but the main event was a game. West William captured one side and pitched the game, while Mr. Lightfoot captained the other. Chapelle pitching, the score after 7 innings of play was 7 to 6 in favor of the Lightfoot aggregation. PLUTOS AND LELANDS SWAP. Windy City Team Wins First Game But French Lick Likes Second. The Plutos won the second game despite the hard efforts of the Giants to score victory. Harris was in the box for the Plutos, and he proved a marvel. He was able to connect with his benders but five times and they were all scattered. Harris has only pitched a few games this season one was a no-hit pitch and the other a spring. He has been playing third base, of which he is more pleased than pitch- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ing. Lasson pitched for the Giants, and only allowed the Plutos three hits, two being in the first inning, when the Plutos scored their only runs. By the Plutos, they scored in the third, this made the game a pitcher's battle, of which Harris was the aggressor. Moore, "Pitching Fast," was called to bat for Johnson, with a man on first. He at once put the fans to flight by putting the leather over in right center, but fast fielding by Miller stopped him. He was called to bat for Johnson, with a man on third. Booker flied out to Miller, which allowed the Plutos to claim equality. The score: R. H. E. Lelands ... 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 1 5 1 Plutos ... 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 1 3 Batteries—Lasson and Johnson; Harris and Watts. Two-base. Hit-Pace. Cooker. Williams. Struck Out—By Harris. 3; by Lasson. 5. Time of Game=1:35. GRIFFIN BEATS LELANDS Chicagoans' Conduct Criticised by Louisville Cub Fans. BY JESSE PALMER. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Leland Giants lost the series to the Louisville Cubs and it must be said, without contradiction, that they were the most ungentlemanly lot of ball players who ever played in the league. The fans like clean ball and will pay to see it; dirty ball receives no support. The Falls City fans think the Lelands are a much overrated team, and if Mr. Foster frankly admitted to gentlemanly qualities, it would help his team both morally and financially. Every dirty trick they could think of was tried on the Cubs without avail. They were the best team which Mr. Foster frankly admitted to the Freeman correspondent, Little Griffin, of Indianapolis, the Cubs latest to win. Much credit can not be given the little fellow. Collins and seven other boys helped Leonard on to victory by sharp fielding and heavy hitting. The score against the game September as was follows: L. Giants.....0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 -5 5 4 Lou. Cubs.....1 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 -6 8 3 Batteries. Norman and John Griffin and Collins. Two-base hits—Payne, Toney. Three base hits—West. Home Run—More. Struck Out—By Griffin, Norman, 5. Base on Balls—Off Norman, Ummann, W. Lee. Time—1:55. Attendance—300. The Cubs took the Nebraska last into camp by winning both last Sunday and Monday's games. Score: R. H. E. Indians.....0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -1 2 2 Batteries.....0 0 0 1 0 0 -1 2 2 Batteries—Shane and Chief; West and Collins. R. H. E. Indians.....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1 4 0 Lou. Cubs.....0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 4 0 Batteries—Snake and Chief; Griffin and Collins. Green. the leading batter of the Chicago City League, failed to make a hit in three games. Little Griffin pitched one of the best moments of the season. Johnson gave a splendid exhibition of how to catch. They say Palleway can catch. Well, I guess Johnson can go some. ANNOUNCEMENT. The Nineteenth Annual Conference of the Colored Men's Department of Young Men's Christian Associations of North America will be held in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, April 16. The Louisville Association are already making ample preparations for the entertainment of their guests, and it is confidently expected that this will be the largest conference of its kind in the country. The international secretaries are preparing with great care such a program as will cover the vital interests of the young manhood of the race. All are looking forward to this conference with great expectance, and the influence will certainly be felt throughout the entire country. CHATTANOOGA. TENN Hon. D. L. Dancy, LL. D., lectured at Tompkins A. M. E. Zion church, E. M. argyre, M. E. M. E. Zion church, E. M. argyre, Mrs. E. M. E. Olive, organist... The Chattanooga delegation was larger than in previous years in the attendance of the choir. Baptist conference, Sept. 19, 2007. This party was favored with first-class accommodations by traveling in a special car. Wilberforce University, gave the public a high-class musical, with the following program, at Warren A. M. E. Church, at Wilberforce University, Sept. 19, 2007, 8:30 p.m. The program was of a spicy and attractive nature to all those who had the good experience present on the present. Invocation, Rev. W. R. Marbury; instrumental solo, Prof. C. A. Calhoun; duet, Messrs. Hayes and Lewis; instrumental solo, Prof. C. A. Calhoun; solo, Prof. C. A. Calhoun; solo, Prof. R. Hayes; remarks, by the pastor; solo, Miss Nina Kelley; trio, Miss Nina Kelley, master of ceremonies, Prof. Wm. Brooks MUNCIE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Lockley B. Jefferson departed this life Saturday morning. Burial taken place at Dark county, O.....Mr. Clarence Bray, of Bellefontaine, O. was the guest of Miss Kelley last Sunday.....Mr. and Mrs. Kelley had as their guest during A. M. E. conference, Mrs. H. M. Simpson, Mrs. R. N. Powel and son of Frankfort, Ind.....Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt entertained during conference Mrs. M. E. conference, Mrs. R. N. Powel and son of Frankfort, Ind.....Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt entertained during conference Mrs. M. E. conference, Mrs. R. N. Powel and son of Cambridge City; Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Pettiford, Mrs. Morgan, of Marion; Mrs. Marrie Mully, of Carthage; Rev. Turner, Lexington, Mrs. Glenn Latcher, Oxford, Mrs. Worsham, of Indianapolis.....Mr. H. J. Guye, insurance agent of Indianapolis, made a business trip to this city last week. Mrs. Kelley returned to their home in Dayton, O., after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Fossett and friends.....Rev. Bass, visited relatives and friends during the session.....Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Futson, from Urbana, O., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Easton.....Mr. Powell Sage, married business in Indianapolis last week. CINCINNATI, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. **Mrs. Mattie Wyatte, the beloved wife of Rev. Geo. W. Wyatte, D. D., departed this life Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock, and was buried Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock, and was buried Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock, which she was a member for 26 years. She leaves a devoted husband, mother, four sisters, one brother and many relatives. Henry G. Ward, one of the popular young men of the city, died Saturday morning at 9:30 at his home on Walnut Hills, and was buried Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. He was a member of Benjamin Lundy Lodge No. 1661 U. O. O. F. St. John F. and Mound streets, preached the sermon. So, he was a member of Mound, mandery, Garnet Lodge K. of P. Uniform Rank. K. of P. Father James, of the Episcopal church, corner 8th and Mound streets, preached the sermon. So, he was a member of Zion Choir and Miss Lillian Schooley, of the Episcopal choir....The Freeman can be found at Beaver's bootbark parcel on the corner of W. Sixth street, or from general agent H] B. Brockes, 422 W. Eighth street. Frazier's barber shop, northeast corner of W. Sixth street, or from general agent Thomas Alcorn of Frankfort, Ky., was the guest of Mrs. Geo. Goodbar on last Sunday....Mrs. Geo. Goodbar enter barmame Q.; Miss Katie Roberts, Messrs. John Fielding and H. B. Brooks, of Chnati, at dinner on last Sunday....The social artist is glad to see him out and after several weeks' illness....Rev. Ackermill filled the pulpit of Rev. R. B. Henrick, and he cried while attending the conference at Louisville, Ky....Rev. R. B. Hen dricks has been returned to the St. John A. M. E. church, Georgia and Mound streets....Mrs. Sarah Johnson and daughter Stella, will move to Cleveland, O. to spend the winter....Mrs. Eliza O. to spend the winter....Mrs. Eliza Manlstee, Mich., is the guest of Mrs Mary Johnson, of 606 Mound street....Mrs. Anna Peterson, of 606 Mound street, after two weeks' absence at Circus Manlstee, man 580 Canal street, returned last week much delighted with her visit....Mrs. Stephen Warren, of 583 W. Sixth street, is suffering with rheumatism....Hon. T. Treasury, deliverer of the S. Treasury, delivers lecture at Allen Temple church on Monday evening to a large and appreciative audience, under the auspices of the Republic Union Club of this city. Rev. J. Bishop church, was master of the Bion Baptist church, was master of the Bion church....Mrs. Dr. J. F. Walker, who, after two months' absence, returned home on last Thursday, was tendered a grand surprise by the members of the Zion Baptist church at her residence, 1023 W. Ninth street. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Lula Summers, of 312 State ave. Worthy Treasurer of the endowment of the Court of Calanthe in Kansas, spent time in Pittsburg, Kans., on business for the order.....Mr. Wm. Styles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Styles of State avenue, re-mented the court seriously. Muscogee Flu. Theuthish Court No. 79 save you an enjoyable entertainment at Knights of Tabor Hall on Thursday evening of last week. The drill was held at Leavenworth, Kans., this musical and recital of Dunbar's poems were the features.....The A. M. E. church conference of the Kansas district convened. Leavenworth, Kans., this F. S. Phillips is the new addition to our business contingent. 342 Minn. O. K. cleaning parlors.....Attorney L. W. K. cleaning parlors.....Attorney L. W. K. in attendance at the Second Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of Improved Modern Woodmen of the State postoffice department has returned from a few days' trip at Hensley, Okla. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CAN. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN Robert Burris, from San Antonio, Tex., arrives in the city last week. Mr. Johnson intends looking over this land, securing a homestead and buy considerable property. He will bring his wife, his brother, his H. Boling and wife, of Winnipeg, left for a month's visit to Chicago, on their holidays..... Mrs. J. C. Swaine, of Winnipeg, will be visiting the city next week....J. W. Ward, of Winnipeg, was in the city last week....S. B. Kirk and G. Jackson, were down from Winnipeg, but Mr. Kirk reported that his wife was very sick....Linda Winn is back from a two week's business trip to Calgary, where she will be in that city....E. H. Holmes, of Spokane, who has been in the city for the last fortnight, was called to the south for a visit, because he for several weeks. J. W. Thompson, proprietor of the oMnty Carlo restaurant at Stony Plain, has opened up a restaurant at Camrose, Mr. Thompson, who is the owner of men of the west. He has been in different parts of the Northwest for the last thirty years, and has always taken advantage of the opportunity to eat a restaurant in them and grow up with the town. We need more men like this....S. B. Burns, who has been running the business, has gone to Detroit for his holidays. ....C. Skales, who holds a monopoly on the Bill Posting, etc., in this city, is responsible for the city's public service for the city.....John Jackson has purchased a very valuable English bull dog. .....Leave all news matter, advertisement or any complaint of not receiving The Freeman, etc., with Clifford C. Mitchell, the Edmonton correspondent. Call 240 255-8000. The Edmonton dress P. O. Box 845. .....The Edmonton correspondent would like to hear from Sir Hector, better known as the Black Horse in Pennsylvania or eastern Canada. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN: to the large number of stocked school over the large number of colored children in the classes is believed to be dying out. S. L. Heeter, superintendent of schools, reports that eight more white children are now attending the school all year long. At the opening of the school year parents of all white children in the district, excepting four, refused to send their children, and threatened to go to law to orphanage across the street, and that their parents lived in other States. Mr. George W. Cooper and Mr. William Robinson appeared at the Orpheum last week in an engagements with the Orpheum which proved a decided victory. Mr. Cooper is a Harvard student, and his essays and poems contributed to the college papers and magazines are evidence of a love of the Orpheum. He looks to the mantle of Dunbar. This week the "Sunny South" company is playing at the Orpheum, and is composed of plantation entertainers, including Johnson and Moe. Mo., visiting Rev. Law and other relatives whom she has been unable to locate for about forty-seven years. At Lexington bar parks last Sunday afternoon the semi-professional aggregation of ball players. Out of the 106 games played this season they have won $8. . . Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Carter are back from the National College where he has resigned his position as pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church and has accepted the financial secretaryship of a college in Mission, Texas, where he was nominated at St. John's A. A. Eschholz last Sunday evening, in honor of the late CHICAGO BUREAU OF THE INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN. 3106 STATE STREET President Taft was a very welcome visitor to Chicago last week. The white people of Chicago gave him the time of his life. Dr. George Hall published that he would address the colored people, he did not have time to give the colored brother one of his characteristic smiles. Of course the big doings represented the cordial spirit of community mobilization and there was no occasion for any kind of a side show in free Chicago. Dr. A. Lane, our present representative in the Legislature, was done well during his term in office. It said that he failed in impressing his personality upon the law-making body of the State. His bill, asking for an appropriation to fund the National Guard, was both timely and beneficent. It is hoped that Dr. Lane will succeed himself in the next election, that he may be given ample opportunity to push his bill benefits us all alike. The many literary societies we at the various schools are again in session, need complain that he has now Thanks awfully, Editor Abbott, for the pleasant mention of our wedding. The Defender was all the means at hand to give the public the news. There can be a lot of information in a journalistic life of the race in this great city, now that The Conservator is temporarily suspended. We are very much marred and happily, too. The bride was Miss Elizabeth Bonds, born Edward W. and Margaret A. Bonds, of Chicago, who for eight years was government microscopist in this city, later a student of the Chicago Musical College, and one of our leading music teachers. It looks nice to see two of Chicago's brainset Negroes upon such agreeable terms as Mr. George T. Kersey and Hon. Edward D. Green, of the State Grain office, and Hon. in Odd Fellowship? Oh yes the grand Special to THE FREEMAN. and their annual thanksgiving services Sunday at the M. E. Church. The program rendered was short and interesting. Rev. H. J. Macklin, pastor of the church, reached an aide sermon that he had decided to have a ten days' meeting, starting from the night of the annual service. The citizens are cordially invited to the church, and good much be accomplished... Mrs. Zella Price, N. D. G. M. of the Mosaic Templars of America, is working up a new lodge, and few days... Mrs. Laura Dennis, who was hurt Saturday by a horse running away with the buggy, is resting very well at this church. Mrs. Laura Dennis, M. E. Church, preached an able sermon Sunday night. Dr. Stewart is of Selma, and a general officer in the C. M. E. Church, is resting very well. They have opened an undertaking establishment in their new building at Second and Nashville avenue... Don't forget to call at W. C. Cowley for THE FREEMAN. See Mr. C. Cowley, the Shoemaker, there at all times. Candidate for Mayor of Louisville, Ky., the Citizens' Ticket and His 1. Six street car tickets for 25 cents, and universal transfers. 2. Strict regulation of the liquor traffic. 3. Opposition to all sumptuity laws. 4. Laboring men to have representation in all departments of the city government. 5. Policemen and firemen to be kept out of politics. 6. A reduction in water rates, and free water to the people in public places. 7. Lowest Can rate possible. 8. A non-partisan judiciary. 9. Modification of the Sunday laws, eliminating the obsolete Puritanical pro- visions, so that Sunday may be observed and innocent amusement, as their conscience may dictate; good order to be safeguarded; one to trespass on the rights of another. 10. More parks and public play grounds and better streets. 11. Public schools to be kept out of politics. The system to be improved and advanced. Enforcement of all laws, according to the judicial construction of those judiciously interpreted, and according to the spirit of the law where judiciously interpreted. THE PURITAN BED SPRINGS It has been proven beyond a doubt that science in perfect bed spring manufacture has perfected in the famous "Rest Easy" bed spring a commodity that is designed to be made by those who are making a specialty in the treatment of rheumatism. These mattress springs are so constructed as to conform to every line and part of the body afforded by the bed spring. A permanent care of rheumatism will be greatly enhanced by their use. If your work is hard and laborious you will find comfort and rest time on the market. They are made in Indianapolis and are sold everywhere. Literature on the subject giving extended details will be sent to Indianapolis Bed Spring Co., Indianapolis, Ind. --- SHEFFIELD, ALA. OWEN TYLER. Platform. entertainment at Central Music Hall early in October. Mrs. Dr. George C. Hall has returned from Boston, whither she visited Dr. and Mrs. John Hall. The Business League is all alive, and Chicago will "produce" when the meeting takes place in Washington. Exchanging of a business nature represented by Negroes in the city will be an eye-opener to the rest of the country. George C. Hall has got things to humming. The professional Negroes of Chicago are rapidly coming together, and it is the prediction of man what the outcome will be if the united spirit continues to hold forth. The many literary societies which meet at the various churches Sabbath after the day, the town, and no one need complain that he has Sundays. Here is where the race's wealth of intellects congregate, and mental stimuli are fostered by freely, these organizations are formed by high praise, nature, and no one need feel fearful for lack of interest. A high class of subjects are formed, and an excellent music, scholarly oratory and declamation form the order of the meetings. As one saunters along State street he is greatly surprised at the many hundreds of people who run upon such a business principle that once proves to be of absorbing interest, the many types of electricians, milliners, hair dressers, factories, lawyers and doctors, large and commodious lodge halls, real estate dealers, bankers, money lenders, inventors, commission merchants and numerous other enterprises that are of engaging interest to the MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Miss Jessie Sheet, of Duluth, is in the room and is the guest of Mrs. Francis Bartee. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: In the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana. No. 18274. Lucy A. Avery vs. Edward Avery. Complaint be it known. That on the fourth day of September, 1909, the above named plaintiff, by her attorney, filed in the office of the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana. plaintiff against the above named defendant, Edward Avery, and also in said perks's office the affidavit, a competent judge, said defendant, Edward Avery, is not a resident of the State of Indiana, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement defendant to appear in said court and answer or demur thereto on the 5th day of November, 1909, by order of said court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him, and that unless he be called at the calling of said cause on the 5th day of November, 1909, the same being the 5th judicial day of a term of said court to be heard in the city of Indianapolis, on the first Monday in November, 1909, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged to be heard and determined in his absence. 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THE STAGE Mrs. Marie Chandler and her pickin- nies have closed at River View Park at Louisville. John Hedge and the wrestling ponies, "Banner" and "Madison," will return from the West December 15 to New York, and are booked solid to May, 1910. The Plant Juice Medical Company has just closed its engagement in Muskegue, Okla. It is set in Waverley, Okla. The closes November 1. John W. F, Woods will go to Memphis and spend a few days with his mother, and wishes to hear from friends. Miss Pinkie Cooper, who is at the Orpheum with the "Sunny South" com- pany, is the Sunny South' com- pany. She is taking a much-needed rest, and will be the guest of Mrs. Emma Tay- lor Jones, at Minneapolis, Minn., until after the holidays, when she will rejoin the company. She sends regards to her many Ray and Williams' Creole Belles are in their second week at the Casino, Hoboken, N. J. with the following: W. H. Ray, Harry L. Williams, Etta Gross, Marielle Parker, Margaret Price, Thea Washington, Will Thornton (Cheeky Bee). The company send their best regards to the Spiller Musical Bumpers. The Pekin in Memphis is still showing to standing room only. Miss Carrie Hall sends regards to Vidie Devine. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson are getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Goodloe send love to Lena and James, who are joining last week and are making a hit singing "Merry Widow Glide." Johnnie Lee sends regards to A. G. Allen's bunch. Hunt and Corsby are making a success in the work in Chicago, now playing their latest success, "The Race Horse King," quite a pleasing hit for the general public. Don Dene Corsby is singing Bert Smith's latest hit, "The Widow Hunt." A Wilson Hunt is now using his own composition, words and music, entitled "It's Time Is Leaving." The team has just returned from a very successful engagement in Cincinnati of fourteen days, green and & Brook's new agency Monday September 27, Regards to all friends. WHAT THE COLORED VAUDEVIL LIBRARY HAS TO SAY YORK, AND THE EAST. By: BRADEFORD. Ed Hill left for Chicago. He did fine in New York. Walter Crumbley is still with the Alpha Comedy Four. Davis and Nash, two New York boys, are making some big hits in the east. Frank La Motte will look after C. V. B. a column during the writer's stay in Europe. The Bruces woke them up at the Old Howard, Boston. This act's success in the East has been marvellous. Griffith E. Wilson, original "snake," is doing fine in New York City and expects to be book in harness soon. Vaughan Batterson and Halliday played at Polis Theater, New Haven and Meridian Comm., report big success. Hill and Hill were a screaming hit at the Athletic Garden. Hill and Hill are a riot every time the writer sees them. Avery and Hart played at the Colonial Theater, New York, for Percy G. Williams week of December 27. Avery and Hart do a great job. Mrs. Maggie. *Thomas*, late of Kid Miss Thomas & Thomas. Maggie is working every week and looking fine, and sends best wishes to Kid Thomas. Johnson and Dean play the American Theater week of September 27. This is their first New York appearance since their return from Europe. The Roy's are at Keith and Proctor's 12th street theater and by the way, they were going when the writer happened in they are in for big success in the East. Dess, Dess, and Harry Reed, New York's popular trio, are going west over the Pant- court. They are all well known in the West and the writer predicts suc- --- Sam King is rapidly recovering his him and the writer hopes to see him along broadway soon again. Nellie King is pianist at one of the Brooklyn vau- dele剧院s. Gus Taylor, Michel's brother, is secretly preparing to surprise Michaels. Gus is going right into vaudeville and possibly will prove as big a winner as his clever brother, Michaels. --- The Marshalls, James R. and Eva Fuller Marshall, are a big hit at the Grand Opera House, New York City. Jim is using a guitar and a drum to sing tenor as only James Marshall can sing it. John Rucker, the one and only Alabama Bloody Hall, plays Upright and Seamon's Music Hall on Sunday at 4:30 concert the report of Rucker's minstrel organization is a farce, as John intends to remain in vaudeville. Dan Michael is certainly funny. He is as funny to a colored audience as he is to a white audience, and to a mixed audience he is one roar of laughter after another, and you will get $500.00 a week yet. A letter was received from Elwood C Knox and双面 the C Y. B. Aodge rooms to give publicity to Bakers and Bakers company for England. Oh, you Carlisle and Baker, I knew it was in you, cause Baker was my daddy in Milwaukee, (Particular emphasis on the years ago.) --- Miss Bessie Brown is one of the cleverest buck and wing dancers on the stage today. Charles Brown is the brother-in-law of Mr. Brown, the dancer and colorist of colored song writer, Mr. Brown is a marvelous soprano singer. This act is playing clubs around New York City this season and are having a grand success. Joe Moore, New York's famous colored manager and artist, has arranged a show to play up the State. Joe Moore's Minstrels play in the Union and he gives employment to a great many colored artists when his show plays at Huber's Museum. New York City, he plays for several years with great success. . . . Lee Whipper opens a colored vaudeville agency soon on Lenox avenue. A colored vaudeville agency in New York has been needed right along and the writer sees the writer thinks that any time you think you are right and show that you are right, you are all right. Whipper is a clever gent and is all right. Wm. Vodery is busy all the time writing the music for all of Hurtig and Seamon's shows. Any time a Negro is intrusted with such an important task, he has got the goods, and Vodery has got them. He is one of the greatest managers of music and originator of musical situations in the world. The name Vodery means good music. --- Walter "Apis" Usher and Newell Morris, late of the team of Morris and Ball, are the most clever of the "Apis" is very clever and Newell Morris is a nice fellow and a clever artist. These two are good friends, good goods and a world of experience, so the writer can see nothing but good luck ahead for them. They are already booked on some of the best eastern circuits. Good news. --- Reports just reached New York that while playing in a Canadian town, Black Prince and Chubby of the Alabama Comedy Four were offered a purse of $100 to spar six rounds before a tenet. The players, but when they saw the easy money in sight they thought they might as well get it, so they sparred six friendly rounds, the bout being declared a draw. They got the money. Lemonier and Wilson are certainly hitting them hard at the Novelty Theater, Brooklyn. When the writer visited this pretty playhouse Lemonier and Wilson's house as a piece of orchestra that real live Lemonier music. The team certainly made a fine appearance and judging from their reception they are established favorites in Brooklyn. That's it, get a clientele and you can soon get that great big money. Lemonier & Wilson are getting in de --- The Knickerbocker Four is composed of Henry Jackson, second tenor and manager, and mandolinist; Wm. H. Sendler, first tenor; Gey. H. Cahn, first bass and guitar; John H. Cahn, second bass and harp guitar. This is a vocal and instrumental quartette and are very good playing at Rector's, Sherry's, Waldorf, Martin's, Union League Club, etc. The writer was invited to Rector's to see the act and looked it over. It's great, that's all. Jeff Logan's son sent five of his big acts to Chicago to play J. Ed Green's circuit. The world knows his son's songs, but he was brought by Logan's as follows: Wm. Robinson and Five Picks, Stewart Brothers, Wright & Brown, Brooklyn Trio and Hill & Brown. Another big shipment will follow shortly for J. Ed Green's mammoth circuit of vaudeville --- INTRACT FROM BILBOARD A special Hudson-Fulton Celebration march song has been composed by William H. Farrell, who has provided a number of successes for Charles J. Ernst and other publishers. This song, the lyric of the poem "An American Duff," is published by the Owl Music Company of this city, and is entitled, "Welcome to Our City," with a chorus lyric as follows: Welcome to our celebration, hurrah for this display. All have a smile and stay awhile, come and take in Broadway. We have all things that you need for, so your sorrows you can drown. . . . Miss Rose Fox is one of the really clever colored women of vaudeville. She has been playing vaudeville very well with the famous Macco. The act was known as Macco and Fox. With Macco this clever colored woman attended a successful performance at the Empire London, England, this being one of the only colored teams to play at that particular beautiful musical. How much more British's. How that? Miss Fox has also played most all the leading eastern 'audeville theaters. She is having success with her present act, Martin and Fox. --- Mr. Isaac Pritchard of 67 W. 134th street, New York City, who has acted as stage manager at the Gotham theater since 1902, having first became a stage hand. He showed some class and consequently was elevated by Sullivan and Krause, the former managers, and at the stage for the Fox Amusement Co. He has also worked at the Dewey Theater and is well known to all colored audiences of the fort of any colored artist playing the Gotham. The writer hopes that Mr. Pritchard stays at the Gotham as long as he can, and that he will be colored stage manager in a first-class New York theater. When interviewed by the writer Mr. Pritchard was making a set for his colored act, he had dubbed him "Pritchard, the Great." CLEVER BILLY YOUNG WRITES FROM WM. McCABE'S GEORGIA TROUBADOURS. Dear Friend Elwood: My afflicted hand has much improved since I last heard from you and I thought I would write you a few notes about this company. I have been working with Elwood since I find it one of the most congenial shows I have ever traveled with. Mr. Wm. McCabe, who is my former partner's brother, has been a very proud and proud friend, fame, is the prophetor and marry AGER. we have a small company of ladies and gentlemen and the show opens with a swell semi-circle minstrel first part setting, and everything goes with snap and glamour. It is a season from the Jungle! and it is a season from the second part or olo consists of six special acts, and we close the performance with a one-act musical comedy entitled "A Trip to the Jungle!" and it is a season from start to finish. I find business is splendid, and Mr. McCabe has certainly made an enviable reputation through Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa, with the public as well. W. B. A. members a line on the situation. Fiddler & Shelton's letter regarding Omaha was read by Secretary La Motte, the writer and all members thought it was great. Fiddler & Shelton deed the great and are really great members. C. V. B. A. A few more good sensible letters like that of Fiddler & Shelton's will Agus us m. If the situation We played Buxton, Iowa, on Labor Day to the largest business in the history of the house. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Knox, who delivered a stunning address to the Miners' Union. We have added four new members, namely, Mr. Thomas Warren, tenor singer; Mr. Norman Thomas, pianist, of Chicago; Mrs. Rosie Thomas, pianist, of Chicago; all who bear her sing, Mr. Happy Jack Windbush, comedian and dancer, and the entertaining sketch done by Wm. and Edna McCabe is undoubtedly one of the hits of the show. While clever Billy Young is full of wit, the general straight man, my turn in olt, neatified monologue, descriptive songs, neat dancing and bone solos, go fart to further the entertainment to a successful point of issue. We are booked solid in good time for the next season of the probability that next season the old trade mark and reputable name, McCabe & Young, will be reunited and re-established and do a favorite Sunny Southland company, the company that is making stars in the profession. The Freeman is like rays of sunshine to us always. C. V. B. A. SPECIAL NOTES. By BRADFORD Notice—The Freeman, in instituting this special column for the C. V. B. A. Notes, once more demonstrates its claims to originality along this line of news. The Freeman is the first colored paper to give this deserving colored vaudeville artists' society a special column for their news. I was glad to see Brother Hodges at the rooms last meeting. Black and Jones, lately from London, England, are now at Milton, Pa. All C. V. B. A. members in and around New York City are well booked up. The emblems are ready. Get in line, brothers, and represent yourselves. Madison Square Garden Ball Committee: Lee Whipper, Bob Slater, Sam Davis. Appointed temporary house committee: Sam Davis, Bob Slater and Fred De Croom. The widow of the late Lord Henderson sent a letter of thanks to all members of the C. V. B. A. Brother Lawrence Deas was appointed one of the traveling deputies of the C. V. B. A. He goes west shortly. C. V. B. A. members, put this in your notebook: There was a special meeting held last week regarding the constitution. C. V. B. A. members in the West write Secretary La Motte at once. Important communications regarding tax for emblems. Lester A. Walton, acting president at the last meeting is a member of the board of directors and heart and soul with the C. V. B. A. The Brittons stopped at the C. V. B. A. headquarters on last Sunday on their way to Boston, Mass., where they are to open at the Orpheum. Committee was appointed to look after pool tables: Bro. Joe Moore, Bro. Bramph. Pool tables are now the property of Brother Lee Whipple. The C. V. B. A. has been officially pronounced by the New York press as the first and only colored benevolent society of colored artists in the world. Scott and Whaley, after a successful tour throughout the United States, stopped at the C. V. B. A. headquarters last Sunday en route to Sheffield, England. Look out for that big ball second week in January at the Madison Square Garden. Yes, the C. V. B. A. is the first to pull a ball off there colored artists. Notice to Members—If you have got anything to write just send it to Elwood Nixon, director of THE FREEMAN. Remember this column is for all members of this association. Brothers of the C. V. B. A. notice if you have got anything to say, this is your special column. Say it here. Send it to Bradford. THE FREEMAN will reach the travelers. * **Leon Williams** * our president, is greatly impressed, but Mr. Williams will be back in harness at the end of his season. Al Bailley, Worthy Vice-President, has something up his sleeve. This column will be a permanent institution of THE FREEMAN. It will let all brothers traveling know what's going on. Mr La Motte, secretary C. V. B. A., will confer on this column which Bradford is in Europe. --- Last week the writer explained in this paper, in his own original way, what the C. V. B. A. was. This week finds all members of the C. V. B. A. in excellent health—office report of Mr. La Motte, secretary of the organization. The New York Press is praising the C. V. B. A. for having 300 members. All in good standing. The C. V. B. A. has won a victory and got everybody talking in New York about the greatness of the organization. Among the visitors who have called and held social chats were Jones, Grant and Jones, Percy W. Robinson, John Joseph Boswell, George Hillman & Co., Majestic Trio, Vaughner, Patterson and Halliday, J. W. Cooper, ventriloquist. Members and members of THE FREEMAN please copy in your date books, the C. V. B. A. for the 506th full rooms at 506th avenue. Brothers, it is great; also note that the buttons are made and ready for all members. Last meeting Secretary La Motte reported three new members, reported by Dr. Cooper, M. D., official physician of the order, to be in sound mental and physical condition. New members' names M. Johnson, Isaac W. Randolph, Wm. Handeleff. C. V. B. A. wishes the writer to state that they are not connected in any way with any other society—called colored actors C. V. B. A. and never was but one C. V. B. A. and never will be but one C. V. B. A. Think it over, boys. Among members present at the whist party held at the rooms last evening were the following members: Brother Harry Ralph Nicholas, Brother Hamilton, Brother Jimmy Worles, Brother Bradford. Quite a real stag party. Sam Davis, the honorable treasurer of the society, is a little treasure in himself. The writer got a letter from a gentleman in Texas the other day, asking if he could see him to know at Furber and Davis. The writer answered ves, but that he was now Saw Davis of Davis & Walker, and the honorable treasurer of the C. V. B. A. Society. On Sunday, Oct. 3, 1909, there will be opened a theater known as the Palace Theater, 115 street, Groves, Black Carl, manhattan, 115 street, Blossom, Brucker, the Alabama Blossom, Ray & Williams' musical team, Clemonto & Miner, songs and dances, and Nettie Glenn & Co. This is the first and only one in New York. --- Fiddler & Shelton's letter regarding Omaha was read by Secretary La Motte, the writer and all members thought it was great. Fiddler & Shelton do a great act and are really great members of the Omaha community, more good sensible letters like that of Fiddler & Shelton's will give C. V. B. A. members a line on the situation. --- Say, fellows, the new club rooms and lodge rooms at 507 Sixth avenue, are great. The club rooms are being in the heart of New York within easy distance of all the principal depots. Street car lines, ferries, subways and elec tric bus lines. The excellent apartments with large windows, are well ventilated, have pretty gas and electric chandlers, pretty pictures, adorn the main room floor, reclining chairs, newspaper racks in the reading room, chinaware and brass cuspidaries, beautiful draperies and curtains. THE FREEMAN is read by all the members. TOM LEMONIER Special Interview by BRADFORD TOM LEMONIER. he was closely identified at that time with those two wonderful Negro comedians and famous stars, Williams and Walker. After the show, he was introduced to the monier till he startled and amazed the world by introducing his greatest of all ballads, "Consolation," admittedly classed by all the press and music-loving public as one of the most famous of early times. Some white critics were reluctant to admit that it was really a colored man who wrote this song, and, dear readers, that colored man's work was a reflection of the Lemonier. There are scores of other hits credited to this really praiseworthy colored composer. His versatility is proven by the calling he now follows, which is that he is a clever team of Lemonier and Wilson, playing at present around New York City with unlimited success. We have yet to learn what is his Lemonier's best calling, and once we will shape destiny of this most versatile colored man. PHILADELPHIA STAGE LETTER. BY COBRY. All is well—only a few changes. The Blair Nicolete has been bought by the Jack Duncan Company and the Duncan & Scott Stock Company open indefinitely, and the company is now naming a successful summer season in the west. The above managers also control the Victoria Theaters Nos. 1 and 2, and know their little book. The principals of the Victoria Theaters Nicolete Madam Nichols and John Owens. Miss Jackson is a great favorite in this locality. Her evolutions and contortions always bring rounds of applause. Nichols is the most famous marked fanatic Mrs. Walter Emory and Conley have joined hands and left for Chicago, where they will put on a musical comedy act. Earl Burton, producer and stage manager for the Southern circuit, is on the Southern circuit. Miss Mamie Jones, the sweet singer, was held over by Mr. Duncan, satisfying popular demand at close of week. She will join Mr. Burton at Richmond, where they will continue under the name of Burton Burton. Tuckers—Harry Black, propertor, Jas. Moss, representative. No changes. Crowds the crowd. Cecil Moore. Happy Wilson, Lauren Wilson, Mamie Campbell are the principals. Witsal's Cosy Corner—Manager Lewis is on deck again after severe illness. Proprietor Witsal has a mania for securing trainer at present is his highness, Mocking Bird Rube. Old Rube is younger, if anything, and really delivers the goods. Siegel's Theater—Pop Green is still in the lead. He has on this week "In Society and Ghosts," a very good comedy act. Mr. Green is ably assisted by the real colored man, the comedian Miss Josephine Berkley, the soubrette of the company, is clever indeed and well deserves the encores and bows received. Mr. Green is an imitation of Bert Williams rendering "Late Hours." Others who come in for a good share of favor are Miss Tute Wells. Bessie Robbins, Goldie Foreman and the rest of the cast, an imitation of "Christening of the Baby," has found a great hit and should keep it on, the only criticism necessary is the girls seem in the work, and wherever it exists to any extent it hurts the performance. The Tolivers in a new novelty act are in town indefinitely. They are billed as the Whirwind Tolivers. The act is much improved since last season, and gives them time to get a very nice roller skate dance. Miss Mable Toliver is a high soprano and more than makes up all deficiencies. Kieth this week gives us the Majestic Trio, a real clever act. Mr. Michaela, the comedian, is the best colored comedian seen in Philadelphia this season. Mr. and Mrs. Towels are the other two. John Malloy's Shoo-Fly Trio is booked to appear at Atlantic City this week. Miss Eva Alexander, the soft-shoe dancer, is now the female member of the three. S. H. Dudley, "His Honor the Barber," is heralded for the National next week. Andrew Tribble, a big favorite here, is en route with the same company. The boys are preparing a rousing welcome for Matt Johnson and his friends. This is Matt's home. SIMPLY DEHOMEY—IN CHICAGO The grand old stroll on it's fall coat without giving us any warning, but things will be in regular running order next Sun Valley's classic promenade will ablaze again. Deas, Deas and Harry Reed passed through the city on their way to British Columbia. Cook and Stevens are to appear at the Mets this week. These boys are old Chicago favorites. "Things have changed References: The Prampins, Al. Stearns, The Bradfords, Lemonier & Wilson Vaughner, Patterson & Halliday. At the Lincoln Theatre, Louisville, Ky. Man or woman wanted who can put on shows. One with experience required. Good, steady position to the proper party. Address all communications to Louis Simons, Manager Lincoln Theatre, Louisville, Kentucky. New House just opened. Continues Vaudeville, 5c and 10c. The management has spared neither time nor money in making this the best house in the city for colored people. Seating capacity 500. W. E. Daniels, Mgr; George Freeman. Stage Director. since they last appeared in Chicago. Nevertheless, the knights of the stroll will take care of the upper part of the house during their stay here. Sam Corker, the man in front of the Red Moon Tribe, put one round night in Dehomey. Sammy says that one lap is enough for him. Again the mail man has stopped. Bring us mail from Seattle! Has the Fair closed? If there’s any trouble, brothers, send word to the goats. They can fix up anything. Well, we are to have Mr. Bert A. Williams in “Mr. Lode of Kole” next week. If there’s any trouble, going to show itself. Well, in fact, the first is ours from the boxes clear back to the alley. Harrison Stewart and Matt Marshall received three weeks from the western Vaudeville Association and the hard act that can make good twenty-one weeks. One of their songs, “King Bungaboo,” is an act by itself. We will lose our dear little Nettle Lewis for the winter. Miss Lewis will thirty weeks in Cuba and nearby Cuba. Cubans will get a chance to see a real colored souvenir. The think has toured the island before. Oh, yes, Walter plays down there again this winter. Well, well, well! Miss Leona Marshall has taken the part in the "Red Moon" that made her a good lady. If lady is given a chance, she may yet show us what kind of goods she is made out of. She is a hard worker, and has a hard row of friends when picking up where Miss Mitchell left off. --- The William Goats, a popular theatrical organization of Dehoney, had their first bump last Friday night and grand disap- pearment. They crossed double cross handed them by overstepping themselves or trying to carry a good thing too far. It's well that they got this set- back. It will work up more interest and make the wise heads pay more attention to business. --- From the amusement end of it, things were never in better order. The last move that J. Ed Green made for the Chester Orchard Children program every time for a while. The acts that he brought direct from New York are not any better than our acts with the exception of the Brooklyn Trio. But they surpass anything ever shown in Dehomey. This is a Big Wheel act. Miss Abbie Mitchell, who played the American Music Hall last week, has the distinction of being the second colored lady in the orchestra and not buck dancing. The first was Miss Rachel Walker, who played Hammersstein's Roof Garden for four months without an intermission. The very presence of Will Mitchell when Miss Mitchell is singing makes one that knows them think of Spangall and Trilby. --- Some more bad news. New Orleans has quit, so far as sending here for high-class acts. Reason given that the people of the city have been so hard to porting high-salaried acts. In the future the house will put on stock and light vaudeville. Williams and Stevens have been so hard to porting the house. No one blames the management for making this change, as the Bank of England only could have stood the ex-commission of that house. Let us hope for the better. PITTSBURG SHOW SHOP We are still having very nice weather, and everything is going fine along the way. We are going to have large crowds nightly, and business is very good at present. G. Harry Bolden, the city's most popular oldies company has closed his Fulton stock company will take much-needed rest before taking up his duties as solist with the Damon Concert Band, formerly the First Brigade Band. He will be playing New York's cleverest performers, are now playing in this vicinity, and from all reports are going "big" in Bunch, those ever popular singers and talking comedians, were in the city, and reported that they have been doing good business. They are now on the Morganstern time. The well-known secretary of Local No. 471, A. F. of M., has moved back to his old stand at 125 Wylie Church in Chicago, to a class torsional parlor, to which he profession is respectfully invited at all times. The first of a series of sacred concerts by the Municipal Orchestra will be given on Friday, October 10, 1909. The soloists at this concert will be J. E. Lain, 'cello, and William Butler, bells. Special music will be arranged by Prof. Stirlin for these con- Earl Walker, the comedian of the Fulton stock company, has proved himself to be the "fashion plate" of the Avenue, as he was wearing a splendid appearance when on the street. While spending a few leisure moments in the Music Publishing Company, last Monday afternoon, the writer had the pleasure of hearing a very pretty duet sung by Mr. G. Music Publishing Company, "The Little Red Stockings Baby Wore," in a creditable manner. The writer hopes to hear this number rendered in one of the playhouses before long, as it is indeed a favorite of the crowd. Just now the slogan along the Avenue is: "I like my vaudeville, but, oh, you stock company." "A Trip to the Pole," a very funny satire on the discovery of the pole, is presented by the Ed Winn Stock company, this time by the sketch little Miss Lena Smiden, the popular leading lady, is seen to advantage. The work of the chorus is also a feature in this playlet, "The Little Red Dance," nicely executed. Miss Eva Wise, an exceptionally good contralto, is also heard to advantage. The show is a whole is THE FULTON—"The Count of No Account" is presented by the Fulton Stock Company in an acceptable manner. A feature of this company is the work of the chorus, as they are all singers of no brilliance, but the chorus of young soprano, is the feature of this week's bill, singing "I Live for Thee," the season's latest song hit, by Bolden and Bush. Earl Walker, as the bogus count, was acceptable, his work showing an improvement in the vocal range, the clever singing and dancing comedienne, did her work in an excellent song. "I'll Marry You if you Marr My Beau?" novelty. "My Rosebud march. 15c each or the lot for 50c. son, 1124 W. Spring St., Lima, O. 5 manner and was forced to respond to numerous encores. The rest of the company is far above the average, and the performer whose mole was well presented and well received. BERT A. WILLIAMS COMPANY AT KANSAS CITY, MO. Bert Williams (minus George W. Walker), with an admirable company of fifty-eight people, came to Kansas City Septem- ber 14, 1915, and was invited to bert. The best testimony that can be given for the show is that, beginning Sunde- night and for the remainder of the week, the R. O. Glover "Mr. Lode of Koal" is an excellent vehicle for Mr. Williams in his fun-making effort, and, since he has surrounded himself with the singing chorus he has ever had, the show rounds itself out in a way that pleased all. The private party at Lyric Hall Thursday morning was a great success. The company, was an enjoyable affair. An expe- lent program was rendered and a splendid menu served. Dancing continued until much woke to blush and found it dawn. Messenger Frank Banks, two of the city's foremost entertain- tainers, gave their first soiree of the seas- on company. Prof. Will Young and his comparable orchestra dispensed the music. By 10:30 o'clock Turner Hall was taxed and the Messenger Jonesson died out and were on parade. The Dr. Cook hat, the latest creation in gowns, were mystifying as they whirled by, and when at last the Messenger Jonesson died out, "Home, Sweet Honey, swelled in, in each face was a pang of regret. GEM THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. We are still in the lead with the Memphis stroll, with packed houses every night. Our stage manager, Willie Took Our stage manager, the bishop of people, Mrs. Marianne Johnson and Pa-Carter have just closed a successful four months' engagement, and have joined hands, filling a vaudeville engagement at Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Trillie Colquett Miss Trillie Colquett Miss Trillie Colquett Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lansel, Mrs. Susie Cook and the original Billie Chilling and others are making good. Miss-Lulu Too Sweet has written another drama, "Way the best comedian of the business. Regards to all friends. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Miss Susie Fisher, of Erie, Pa., is the guest of her sister...Douglas Whitehead is on the sick list...Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elliott, William Holton, Hilton Williams, and tended Caundon Fair Feld. Wednesday, and also Mr. and Mrs. Dr. F. H. Sampson...The Ladies Alone Club gave a surprise on Mrs. Oscar Smith on the Springs Road Friday evening...William Holton, skating at Anon Park, Monday evening, October 5th, and a girl's and boys' race. WHERE THE FREEMAN CAN BE FOUND IN NEW YORK CITY. Frank Jackson, 340 W. 41st street; B Rosenbaum, 568 Seventh street; C. J Gary, 131 W. 53d street; Robert Shields, 131 W. 53d street; Robert Shields southeast corner, 23rd and 6th streets PEKIN THEATER. CHICAGO. It would be hard to pick the feature act on the Pekin stage this week, as all the acts are strong ones. Professor W. L. H. Cox, the director of the singing. Madge Clinton and her Picks were great. They are all good dancers. This is a great country. In our country, the Boldens, in their original singing and dancing act, were a big hit. Full of life from start to finish. McCormick and W. L. H. Cox, director of the gentle sex, completed the bill. WANTED. At once, for the season, a good, reliable writer, Mrs R. Jope, Paulignon, Stagnion, Mrs B. Jope, Paulignon, Stagnion, ROUTE. SUNNY SOUTH IN VAUDEVILLE WITH JOHNSON AND WELLS — Week of Oct. 3, Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Neb. BIDEN MUSIC MIGAL COMEDY COMPANY — Ardmore, Okla. Oct. 4, Sherman, Tex. , 6, Dallas. 8; Fort Worth, 9. A RABBIS FOOT COMPANY — Cairo, Hill, 6; Union City, Tenn. 5; Trenton, Humboldt, 8; Brownsville, 8; Milam, 9. JOHN ROBINSON'S TEN BIG SHOWS— Monroe, N. C., Oct. 4; Rockingham, Sanford, 4; Raleigh, 7; Henderson, 8; Milam, 9. ED L. HOWARD'S MINSTRELS — Winston- Salem, N. C., Oct. 4-9; Greensboro, N. C., Oct. 11-16. WILLIAMS'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS — Panorama, Iowa, Oct. 4; Anita, 5; Atlantic, 6. SMART SET COMPANY (SOUTHERN) — Austin, Tex. Oct. 4; Taylor, 5; Tampa, Cameron, 7; Rockdale, 8; Hearne, 9. AL W. MARTIN'S U. T. C. CO — Lancaster, Ohio, Ohio. Oct. 4; Circleville, 5; Chilliton, 6; Huntington, W. Va., 7; Ironton, Ohio, 8; Portsmouth, 9; Bristol, OH. III CO — "Lode of Kole" — Chicago, IL, beginning Oct. 3. for three weeks. P. G. LOWERY'S ENTERPRISE WITH WALLACE HAGENBECK CLUCKMAN, Ohio, Oct. 4; Ada, 5; Fishinoing, Ohio, Coalgate, 7; Wilburton, 8; Mena, $. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mail, as the names may appear later time, and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at once. Gentlemen's List. Francis, Tom Smith, Speedy Harris, B. H. James Stafford, Eddie Ladies' List. Whitman Sisters "When the Nightingales are Singing Nellie Dear," ballard. "I Could Never Love a Ragtime Man," coon Marry Me," ballard. "Won't you Be bud," ballard. "American Pioneer," 50c. No stamps. Mrs. Lena GarriO. THE STAGE 6 GOOD-NIGHT, SWEETHEART, WIFE AND FRIEND. By J. HOMER TUTT. (In Memory of My Loving Wife, Marie B. Tutt.) Good-night, sweetheart, wife and friend in 1906. The play is over, thy good work done; How soon dies life's brightest, clearest light, Bright the day, darker seema the night, How soon our joys and triumphs end, So goodnight, sweetheart, wife and friend. Good-night, sweetheart, wife and friend, 'tis well. Our parting bears no harsher import of farewell. While kind memories linger and loving And the good, the genius of thy presence stirred. God's will, you were brave, patient to the end So good-night, sweetheart, wife and friend. The Elite Theater, at Florence, S. C., is having appreciative audiences at every performance. Alonzo Peterson is musical theatre. The house is under the management of J. B. Skipper and the stage is under the personal direction of Mance Mc-Daniel. The Smart Set Company played to packed houses at Baltimore, Md., last week. Albert Jenkins, formerly representative of THE FREEMAN at Duquoin, Ill., has joined Lee's Minstrels. P. G. Lowery is making elaborate preparations for his winter shows, which will be called Lowery's and Morgan's Mighty Minstrels. The "Big Three Trio" headed by Clintz Moore, Elbert White and Mrs. Ella B. Moore, opened at the Lincoln Theater, Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 27. The Crosbys—Harry and Ella—are booked over the Orpheum Circuit for twenty weeks, opening in Ogden, Utah, Sept. 26. Mr. Allen McClelland, the tailor, with the Wallace-Hagenbeck Circus, is doing a good business with the boys on the show, taking the lead man to operate a tailship with a circus. Ray and William's Creole Bells Co. opened a packhouse house in Hoboken, N. J., with the following members: Will Thornton, better known as Cherokee; W. H. Ray, Harry Williams, and William; S. S. Siprro, Etta Grosse, Mamie Feber, Midget Bob and Henry Johnson. Griffith B. Wilson, stage manager; Ray and Williams put on their new musical act. It is a big hit, most of the rest regards to all friends in the profession. MAJESTIC THEATER: The Majestic Theater at Greenville, S.C., is meeting with much success. London, England, hosts the show Where Chickens Run Wild." Isaac Wohl williams is singing, "Where I Was Born There Ain't no Blustering Storms," Mrs. Isaac Johnson, the sugar man, "Mrs. Mack Daniels, 'Want Some One to Be Real Nice to Me.' They also have the gold dust twins, singing Crosby send regards to Tutt Whitney and all friends. Frank Crosby is musical director. Richard Bradshaw is trap drummer and sends regards to the entire Dickie FREEMAN GETS BRADEFORD There were several colored journals who tried to outbid T E FREEMAN for the services of Harry Bradford, the great Eastern European artist. They outbid them all and secured Bradford, who will also be sent to England and the continent of Europe by THE FREEMAN and the damselman Freeman. This will be the first colored journal in America to send a representative colored writer to England to help with the general abroad. There will be several interesting articles appear in THE FREEMAN exclusively from time to time regarding the colored actors and actresses in Europe, and the colored journal, with the original methods. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY The initial performance of the Fourteenth season of the Voelckel's Black Patti musical comedy company in a musical play, "A Trip to Africa," was presented at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, before a large and appreciative audience. Mme. Jones, the original Black Patti, was in excellent voice and scored a terrific personal success in the new role of the character, Raja Jenkins, is probably the funniest Negro comedian ever seen on our local stage, having to respond to innumerable encroaches. Others worthy of special mention are Sara Kearns, the director, Byrd, Will Cook, and a chorus of twenty-five handsome creole damels. The costumes were dazzling and the entire production artistic and sumptuously mounted. The performance was unquestionably the vanguard Patti has ever brought to the vanguard city. DIXIELAND MINSTREL COMPANY. There are just fifteen in number, that's all, and business has been a grand success from our opening town, Harrodburg, Ky., to here, Winston Salem, N. C. The company is made up of the following: E. Shaw, J. Holey M. Williams, Jess Wagler and Harry Sanders, end men; Vhile Stone, Susie Harris, Alice Ramsey and Nettie Howard, soudettes; Ed L. Howard, in the center chair, Chas. Harris, has the orchestra. The memorial room is the trombone; Rose Reece, clarinet; Grover Brown, second violin; Frank Wagler, trap drummer; Ed Fischer, bass violin; Lew Wells, cornet. Our two wide-awake souces are cleaning up nightly; Jijper Roberts is doing Uncle Eph to the standard and John Hicks is holding his own as Aunt Dinah. The company is under the management of Edward L. Howard and regards to all friends in and out of the profession. The people of this city have learned that they can go to this popular playhouse any week and spend an enjoyable evening. The quality of the shows put on leaves not only fresh but also freshly played. The playhouse in the city and is conducted in a manner equalling the white theaters. Every comfort and convenience has been provided by the management, and the best of care is taken to see that every patient is treated with care. The intention of the owners is to put in a stock company, the nucleus of which has already been formed. John Overton and Vance Lowry lead the bill with a funny skit entitled, "To Heaven and Back," which is entertained for fifteen minutes. Beulah Rhodes and Wanila, Wilson, in a sister act, introduce several new steps, and the ease and grace with which they prouette and whirl around wins them several encores. L. Tish Lee sings "Kiss Me, Dearle," and her rich full voice gives perseverance to the audience's tone and meaning. Cleve Pruitt, the man with the mild voice, does a monologue, and surprises the audience when he bursts into song, by the richness of his baritone. The bill concludes with a sketch, "Lost Buighouse," and the queer stunts of the "unmatics" keep the house in a constant roar. WASHINGTON, Dr.C. A new show, "Georgia School Days," will open the week of September 27 to Oct. 2, at Daly's Theater, Pennsylvania. The show is based on this new play is by Hiram Sorrell and the music by Scott J. Ferguson. The company consists of twelve well known artists, namely, Misses King and Grey, and the musicals by Jones, Willey, Jillian, Hiram Sorrell, Saddle Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Holland. Hiram Sorrell will leave the company on Sept. 17, "That's what I say. Regards to Billy Gibson, Sherman Coates and Jerry Gones. AGREES WITH FIDDLER AND SHELTON Mr. Elwood C. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind. Dear Sir,—In regard to the article, "Non-Applaudles," by Fldlater and Shelton, appearing in your issue of Sept. 18, I readly agree with the same. Our race appears to be a strong one, though they can not understand the real up-to-date jokes now like they did some ten years ago, when our grandfathers would say, "Why does a chicken cross the steel, etc." Then they would even stamp their feet and clap their hands until they were ready to leave. The South seem to be of the same nature. S. H. DUDLEY, "HIS HONOR, THE BARBER," WOULD PROVE AN HONOR TO THE COLORED RACE ON BROADWAY. BY BRADFORD. If ever S. H. Dudley hits Broadway, New York City, with "His Honor, the Barber" company this season's vehicle headed by that clever colored comedian, Michael McCarthy, who stays on Broadway a good long time. "His Honor, the Barber" is a clean, clever, comical musical comedy production the writer want to the Camden theater, on Saturday, to see it. He sees it on Saturday matinee, Sept. 18th. He found that dome. The colored shrupd shrupdwylup pretty playhouse packed from pit to dome, with a large stage, and the vienna, was well represented. The writer being a mere spectator, and as he had been asked to interview this company, he closely observed the audience, and the big audience, the big audience seemed just as pleased, and the writer stopped in the lobby after the last act to hear just what the audience was saying. The body was delighted. This was the company's sixth day on the road and every- M. Enter Mrs. S. H. Dudley with a clever line of pattern, playing the Sporting Edition talk by Mrs. Sazo Gazette, the race horse talk by Mrs. Bazoo Gazette, the horse here's Andrew Trible, playing Babe Johnson with a line of the funniest talk ever. Those cherries on that hat are funny, and the one with the red Exit Trible, Leaves them in an upper. One woman right in back of Bradford has laughed all ready until she is crying. Behold Lawrence Chenault, the Chesterfield idol of the colored race. He sings in this first round "Captain Dandelion." It's a dandy song, sang in dandy style, and I am so happy that that drill by the company is a winner. Jas. Burris enters next with pretty winsome Camille Casselle. Mr. Burris plays Mose Lewes, sport. Mrs. Casselle plays Idow, that drill by the company is a winner. Jas. Burris enters next on the scene as Lille White and she has one of the song that the show in "Rainbow Sue." Miss Pearl is a diamond to "His Honor the Barber Co." Interest is now intense and the audience THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Second Round—Pretty gilrs, pretty scenery and good singing and dancing. But the song is not it. Yes, I said IT. "My lady Owl" was sang by Chaundit in Chaunditian style. Miss Casselle looking prettier than ever in that pink dress with the lace overkirt, but top big shoes. She looks like a princess but the dress was a beauty, and the song "Consolation Lane" and sang it as the members of the male chorus also sang it, in neat brown suits. They looked very smart indeed. I was caroling Johnson's voice in the car, and voiced colored lady singers was heard next. A beautiful song, "Isle of Love," Miss Lilian Brown is the lady who sang it and the audience fell in love with the song. Miss Lilian Brown put on another niece pie Pearl next put over another hit in "Crybaby in the Moon," Miss Pearl has great stage presence and is a finished artist. Those moonlight effects are great and the song was a big hit, as well as the singer. Jim Burris next sang "I Like Dat" with the assistance of the entire company, and by the way, that is the greatest ragtime song that was ever written and Jim does the song in his clothes. He did good in his clothes. I like that and so did the gallery like that. They whistled, stamped and shouted and it got six curtain calls, right there Dudley appeared and danced with Burris and they got a couple of more curtains before he sang "I Like Dat" with "His Honor" to Barber'. Principalis and seconds not worried over the outcome. Third and Last Great Round of the Dudley Show-Timekeeper Bradford.-Interest is more intense than ever and curiously asleep on the White House steps. I guess the readers of THE FREEMAN have guessed by this time that the dialogue, etc., of the preceding act was important for the benefit of those who didn't, the writer wishes to state it was the company sings "Southern Delegation," a catchy number, to big applause, and the song "Merry Widow Brown," and again a hit is recorded, "Down at the Jockey Club, by chorus was great, almost forget to tell you the story," the Dudley wakes up after the chorus sings a cracker-jack number, "His Dream is Oer." Dudley is getting so many laughs at this period of the show it tells, that things are going on, and I am writing between laughs that green suit with red cuffs at the bottom of the trousers that Dudley wears is funny. It is exaggerated, and the things are going on, this season's funniest songs and the writer is waiting to renter his decision on the third round, the song proved to be the hit of the entire show and S. H. Dudley is being excused. But he could have taken more, but he modestly begged to be excused. The song was "Come After Dinner, Bring Long You're Gonna Be Good," and he modestly begged to be excused by the audience. S. H. Dudley showed the writer conclusively that he, Mr. Dudley, gives everybody in his company a chance to do their part, and S. H. Dudley is great and so is his company. A funny show from start to finish and a show that could make good on Broadway if given a chance to do it, the writer declares S. H. Dudley's "His Honor, the Barber" company a good clean knockout. ABOUT THE PLAYERS. Dudley Appearing in a New Play— Bland and Jones in Indianapolis. S. H. Dudley, in "His Honor the Barber" is anticipated in these parts with considerable anxiety. No one out this way can imagine it. He says, "I say, so the only thing to do is to just wait and see. The theatergoers know Dudley, know him as a prince of funny fellows. He and Hogan were more nearly identical than they showmen. Since the death of Hogan Dudley stands fairly unrivaled. A writer speaking of him, said that he was the most democratic of them all—of all the actors. He says, "is easy o meet," a thing very much in his favor, since personal following counts in the theater business. One must have his "clacquers," don't you know, and if you have without effort, it is so much better. In some other business other than the theater, the very reserved is best at times, and perhaps at times in that business, but for the most part the hall fellow well met the businessman. He was a man of course, will not come within the law. It is immensely to their credit to be thought a little reserved. I said on another occasion that Dudley would as soon come up the street with hat on his head laughing at his friends and acquaintances cordially, but through it all he does not forget that he is the imminent. He is not freezing in his conversation, seemingly desires to be authority on what he knows most about the business, and a very little to offer grants. When the time comes he just does things. With the coming of the small theaters it should spell opportunity to many more young colored men and women. So far those appearing on the vaudeville stages have been limited, since made reputations for good work. This has reference to the colored performers. In consequence of their long standing before the public they, as a rule, take part in theatrical productions. It be noted that some of these people have toured Europe, hence of great experience. If one obs-vis carefully he will note that the majority of white performers are of African descent, and the teams of young men, or young women, or a man and a woman, or more than two, as the case may be. Sometimes the act is that of one individual. The point is that with the various forms of getting before the audience, the young men and women should be more often seen. The young white performers work hard to make their acts go. They have to get something totally different from the same business—plenty of singing and singing, and then come on with the elegance. Notwithstanding the limitations there is yet a wide range. For instance, a colored girl can sing well, but not nearly being a star of the set known as the "Dancing Michelles." She was but a girl, not a woman girl—a child girl, who, as with the other girls, timid as it is possible to look. She would not have won a moment's thought from any one in passing her. On the stage she would be lighted with her work. Her singing was in keeping with her dancing, "Counish," of course, but appreciated. With a little addition to what she does, she could make alone. She has the basis; she sings well, teaches well, and taught what to do in order to make a success. This has in mind limited work, where the colored performer has to stick to the same routine in the larger race. In time the limitations will be extended and then the colored vaudeville actors will have more scope. They'd better begin to get ready now. The public The success of the little girl, indicated by the applause, is the cue, I think, for branching out into untied fields. Girls grow up in a world of growing upward as those things go, from Negro folk love songs, through the coon song phase, sentimental, then a bit of high-chass singing as final, with the best possible response, not to be expected to say. Some neat little dancing will be included according to the demand today. This is not very much different to what is being done, however, on the part of white performers, girls, women and sometimes men. Take the singing of the colored cowboy, a character song, by Bland and Jones, seen in Indianapolis last week, to do something different within the limitations. Bland is a rather young man, but old to the stage. His stage experience and knowledge assisted him greatly in his make-up for cowboy character and ability, as good would ever be received of. He does not attempt to get away from his race by the excessive use of rouge and paint; he, however, smears his face with cowboy paint. His costume was not gaudy, as it could have been, simply a "roughing it" cowboy's outfit, but in typical western style, including belt and holster for a descriptive song. Perhaps to say that is sufficient to those who know him. Well, for fear there are those who do not know him. I will say that for elocation he will sing, but for the extremist when it comes to gestures. He did the work greatly, seeming to go on the theory of orators, that everything is fair than adobe to the effectiveness of the gestures. The work on his singing over his acting during the singing. He made a hit here, hit after hit, and more than likely he does the same everywhere he goes. While singing time again and according to Mr. Shakespeare, the action suited the words. The audience called him repeatedly, but the law of vaudeville is as that of the Medes who do not respond, saying that his partner just had to hold the stage while he was making his change for his next appearance. I spoke about the act as a whole when the team showed here last season, saying among other things that the part stood a new improvement. I still stick to the "original"—the first part has not changed in quality, although reduced as to quantity. The act begins with a song that is not quite as strong as instance that "What did Paul Say?" sag is Methuselistic, and was bad in the first place. They may not cut it out, but it will not be because it ought not to go. Of course, the audience will be with the line—a kind of warming up idea, maybe. Jones' singing of the Yama Man was also a feature of the work of the team of Bland and Jones. He has a powerful voice and with that thrusiasm. It is wonderfully clear, considering the amount of singing he does. His characterization is in keeping with his singing. The audience did its best to overcome the phase of life of the mit. As said last year, he can not be excelled in this particular song. The finale was a scene in Dahomey, where the two performers did some good work. The phase of the life of the natives of that country. This was also greatly appreciated. VAUDEVILLE AND OTHER COL ORENDS FROM PHILADELPHIA BY BRADFORD. Special to THE FREEMAN The De Rose presented German lunch given by Mrs. Emma Robinson at her beautiful residence at 305 Juniper street, Philadelphia, on Friday night, September 17, and Saturday morning, September 18. Mrs. Emma presents a guest session, including Mr. and Mrs. Burris, Mr. and Mrs. Tin Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Clermonto, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bradford, the great De Rose, female impersonator, and Mr. Wattier Cornish, master of ceremonies, Mr. and Mrs. Burris, the great occasion. Several witty bits of patter were handed out by the boy. Lunch was served with liquid refreshments by a female impersonator, a program for the evening was as follows: The great De Rose presented his monologue songs and his original version of Salome. Mr. De Rose is the cleverest female impersonator the writer has seen for the evening. Mr. Robinson sang, "Good Old Georgia." Miss Etta Miner obliged with "Inspectin' Gal," Lillian Bradford rendered "Pumpkin Pie" "Time," Jim Burris put in "The Harry Bradford attempted "Any Old Place in Yankee Land." Tim Brynn played his latest classical and rythmite scene in the war with Brynn, one of the greatest musicians that the colored race possesses and that is seven-time talk. The reception broke up at 5 a.m., m. Sat., and 7 p.m. He gave a matinee but Mrs. Emma Robinson's midnight supper will go down in history as one the pleasant affairs of the show business. * * * * Kelly and Catin filled in the last half of the week here at the Park theater and everybody said that they were the best even in their respective lines in Philadelphia. MRS. EMMA ROBINSON. The following interesting letter is from one of our little girl friends; Dear Sir—I was to the theater Tuesday dawnroom with my mother and some of her children. I had a play we much. But I was so sorry when Lieuten- ant Burton wouldn't let poor old mamma pass through with the basket. I thought offful, and she wanted to read the poor old mamma and get her gret grey, too. Oh, we were so glad when he gave her the silver back. I know she was too. Poor old mamma. I wish she was working for us I would be offful good to an. When the play is over would you let her come back? I would be so much. We have a store and lots of good things to eat and she could have everything we had. Please respect my little note. Sincerely yours. LETTER SCHOOL GIRL. “The poor old mamma” referred to was in “The Warrens of Virginia.” We want to inform our little sympathetic friend that “mammay” has a nice home and is not so cruelly treated off stage as she was on it.—Ed.) WALTER ROBINSON. The subjoined letter was received by Mr. Poor Litter, the Orpheum Company's stage director, and the request of the writer is answered through the Orpheum News. The letter is as follows: "It is with a great amount of pleasure, and possibly a little curiosity, that prompts the undersigned to write these few lines. "After seeing the Orpheum Players in "The Wizard of Oz" and the company with a friend), we were both very pleased with the acting of the entire company, especially with Miss Barney, who certainly is an exceptionally clever artist. Another member who aroused our interest is that very capable of writing for Walter Robinson, his character of "Ucle Daniel" seemed so real and true, so much so that a dispute arose between myself and my friend as to whether Mr. Robinson is in real life a colored gentleman. A friend said he is and I said he is not. "In conclusion, allow me to say that you certainly have a very capable company PEKIN THEATRE. Playing high class vaudeville. Booked in conjunction with other high class family theatres in Chicago through the Chicago Vaudeville Managers' Exchange. Good Colored Acts, write to Frank Q. Doyle, 151 Washington street, Chicago. THE EGGLESTON'S COMEDY MUSICAL DUO will open up about Oct. 10th, either with Frank Doyle or on the Marion Brooks time depending on the booking and the salary. Act runs 18 to 20 minutes. A few more good people. Tenor singer that doubles brass; Novelty act, prefer lady; and a few more chorus girls. Address WANTED! to hear at all times from good Colored Musicians and Performers. State all you can and will do. Address J. M. Busby, Mgr. Dixie Minstrels, Per. Add Pana, Ill. Goff, Kansas. The raging popularity of this young colored team in vaudeville throughout Europe, has forced them to the front so very fast until now the Theatrical promoters of London have decided to place them at the head of what's to be the most expensive production of its kind ever offed on the European stage, with a run of ONE YEAR. Applicants in this company now being booked by The Chester Amusement Co., Chester Theatre Bld., 32d and State Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Sincerely yours. WALTER ROBINSON. L. C. EGGLESTON. of players, and we enjoyed their acting and the play immensely." Very respectfully yours, DRIVER L. EULINS. In reply to this, Mr. Winter desires to say that Mr. Robinson is a colored gentleman and an actor of several years experience. Other other characters are in the capable hands, good work hands, and a girl. Emma Robinson, Louise Randolph, Henry Bowden, Peter Lang and Joseph Creedan. WHAT OTHERS SAY OF US San Francisco, Cal. July 15, 1908. Editor FREEMAN, Hampshire Ind. Dear Sir, Enclosed find the amount for another year's subscription for THE FREEMAN. Its pages continue to be new, clean and aggressive. May they contain more and more good, wholesome food for thought. Yours for success. The Freeman can be found at Pughly's cigar, tobacco and news depot at Atlanta, Ga., 4 Central avenue. S. Tutt Whitney AND J. Homer Tutt The Hoosier Comedians and Producers, Heading the Presenting their Song Hits: "Dat's Sifficiency," "Strutting Sam" and "Smile On Sue." THEATRE, Art Motts, Mgr. in conjunction with other high class Chicago Vaudeville Managers' Exchange. Doyle, 151 Washington street, Chicago. TED! & Morgan's R. V. EGGLESTON. SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. The low ball has been the puzzle this season, says Joss. ^ West, of the Louisville Cubs, has pitched a star game of ball this season. Jim's father doesn't want him to meet Johnson—and neither does Jim. "Take it from me, I am afraid of no one in or out of the ring." It still holds good. The Carlisle Indians are the first to pile up a big score on the gridiron field this season. They beat the Lebanon Val- PLUTOS BEAT GIANTS. Special to THE HERALD FRENCH LINE Ind——The hard-hitting Pitos defended the Leland Giants, the champion team, Friday, September 21, 2013 in the most exciting game played here this season. The Harris of the Pitos was invincible all along, allowing three scattered hits, giving the Pitos got five off of Lawson. LOSE TO ALL-PROFS. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Louisville Cubs lost Sundays' (September 19), because Summer would not let them hit, Sommer would as fine an exhibition of pitching as has been seen here this season and received perfect support. The score: R. H. E. All Profs.: 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 2 0 7 8 0 Louisville: 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 5 5 Louisville—Sommers and Kahlkopf); Martin and Mitchell. Time: 1:45. Ummer—Nutter. Attendance, 1,500. Special to THE FREEMAN IOWA Iowa may have a lawsuit over Iowa's football team the current season, for the first time in nine years. Alexander, a Des Moines Negro of much athletic ability, looks like a good lineman. Coach Griffith put his first man on the hospital list when O'Brien wrenched his ankle and broke his wrist. As a psychiatrist, he recovers promptly, though Collender and Conly, last year's players, are dangerous candidates. Nearly thirty-five candidates were out trying for the eleven. AFTER CHAMPION GOTCH. Special to THE FREMENA who traveled with the passengers who arrived on the steamer Carolina was Zhysko, the champion wrestler of Poland, who intends to challenge of Poland in the class, closing Frank Gotch, the world's champion. He has defeated every person whom he has met in Europe, including Ivan Pankov, who defeated Heck mustadt in two straight falls, each of which was obtained in less than ten minutes. Zhysko is booked to make his first appearance in this country in Buffalo, Jack Herman, of Buffalo is his manager. MATHEWSON TO RETIRE. ST. LOUIS—Perhaps the greatest picker of modern times, Christy Mathewson, by many considered the superior of the great players, returns from baseball at the end of this season. The authority for this statement is no less a person than Matty himself. "Big Six" is not using this declaration and is continuing with the Giants, as he never had to hangle over his baseball compensation, let it is merely his decision to close with an opportunity to go into business and make far more money than he can in base- The business which will claim Matty's time and money is the production of creosote railroad ties, and he and his partner, and old college mate, expect to operate a plant in Nova Scotia, where the plant be subjected to the creosote stress and they are in on the ground floor on a number of big railroad contracts in Canada. CUBS TAKE ONE FROM LELANDS. Fall City Makes Even Break with Lea- land Giants of Chicago. LOUISVILLE, Ky. I was the slaughter of the innocent Monday, March 20, at Reeves Park and the Kettuckians went down to beat by a score of 15 to 3. The Cubs found Lawrence's weak spot and hammered him down. He put the hit in to get what was coming to him. He got it good and strong. The feature of the game was the heavy batting of Pugh, who made a base hit with three men on bases. Thus, Lawrence put the hit in to he and his boys did everything, right and wrong, to win. Their ungentlemanly contact and their dirty ball playing finally won out by a score of 13 to 11: The score. R. H. E. Giants...0 2 3 0 2 1 0 1—3 6 4 L. Giants...0 2 3 0 2 1 0 1—3 6 4 Batteries—Lawrence and Booker; West and Mitchell. Umpire—Attendance—500. R. H. E. L. Giants...4 2 4 0 0 1 14 13 L. Cubs...0 2 3 1 5 0 0—11 12 7 Batteries—Norman, Dougherty and Booker West, Martin and Collins, Umpire—Nutter and Carter. Attendance—400. FEARED KETCHELL WOULD LOSE HIS FIGHT TO LANGFORD. Why New York Sports Petitioned Governor to Prohibit Coming Off of Ketchel-Langford Bout. Special to THE FREEMAN You know the result—the Governor called on the district attorney, the sheriff and the police commissioner and the boot was invaded—and the boxing game, locked in a bad way, got another body from which it is not likely to re- MAY SCRATCH OFF JEFF. Johnson Gives Boilermaker a Limited Time to Sign New Articles. Special to the FREEMAN. SAN FRANCISCO—Jack Johnson, the world's leading champion, and his manager George Littleton, "became familiar" has made no final settlement of the fight. According to Little, Johnson was审检 the retired heavyweight off his list and a further set of articles are signed by October. says that when the tentative agreement was signed in Chicago with Sam Bennett, left it was agreed two months would be settlement. "Since that time, we have A Sam Langford, whose sledge hammer whallops are much feared. heard nothing from Jeffries indicating that he wants to fight," said Little. "We have been fooling with him long enough. He has been fooling with the last notice. It looks as if he wanted advertising possible and then will quit us." The fight atmosphere was cleared up greatly recently by the team, but Britt and middleweight champion Stanley Ketchell. All speculation as to whether or not the world's championship bout between the time and Johnson would be staged October 12 as per the original schedule, ended with the appearance of Ketchell. Both Ketchell and his manager denied easily that they wanted the match postponed. They were not made their hurryup dash across the finent to indulge in any talkfest, to but fight. "I'll be ready for Johnson on the date set for the battle, and he'll be sorry that he did not agree to a postponement," said Ketchell. "The holding of the bout October 12 merely means that Johnson's reign as champion would hurry to Colma hills today and start training for the big battle. Ketchell appeared in fine shape on his arm. He will need but little work to fit him, the most important fight of his career. SAYS THE BROOKLYN ROYAL GIANTS ARE CHAMPIONS Royals Beat Philadelphia Giants for the World's Colored Baseball Championship. Nat C. Strong, business manager of the National Association of Colored Base Ball Clubs of the United States and Cuba, says that those teams who are claiming the colored baseball championship by defeating the Giants claim to the title. Strong claims that the Chicagoans have never been the real world's colored champions and that the Brooklyn Royal Giants are the rightful champions. Royal Giants are showing how Sporting Editor OF THE FREEMAN Sam Langford, whose sledge ha The Ketchel-Langford flivver has done two things to the pugilistic calendar besides piercing the tender hearts of the students of the Queensberry game. First, it has eliminated the only line we might have had on the scheduled Johnson-Ketchel fight for the heavyweight championship, but battle a certainty. If Samuel, the Unfortunately, had flattened Steve there would have been no market for the San Francisco attraction. It also gives us another example of the Queensberry championships: our nurses Mr. Langford, of Boston. For several years this strong brunet's person has been infesting the outskirts of the Queensberry camp. His only fault was that he was too good for the fight. Being being the case, Sam was forced to wage a guerrilla warfare on the heavyweight camp followers, taking whatever he could get in the way of pork chop money and molding his peace. Only one white man could win the fight. This man was Jim Barry, the 200-pound warrier. Langford fought Barry wherever half a dozen people would assemble to see the mull. Jim was Sam's meal. He was the one who wore the name of Barry as a patron saint. Then came a slight rift in the clouds. Langford went to London and made some money by fighting Pig Iron Hague, after he was beaten by a spolling for trouble. After some loud talk by wildcat promoters, Sam got his chance at Ketchel, and the short end promised more money than the Boston fighter had. He was beaten by the courageous by the promise of better days. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER title against any team who may dispute the same. I have no fear-as to the outcome of this game, the opposing teams and the Cuban Stars, of Havana, Cuba, are winding up a series for the International team, of the opposing, the Royals have, at this time, won the first two games of a series of five. Sinceceily, THE STRONG, Business Manager. World Building, New York City. SAYS JOHNSON'S UPPERCUT WILL DAMAGE JEFFRIES. Tommy Ryan, as great a fighter as ever lived, says Johnson will whip Jeffries, as great a fighter as ever lived, says Johnson will whip Jeffries, as great a ring battle as a general rule, isn't worth much, but Ryan umbosss himself in regard to the Johnson-Jeffries affair, in regard to the Johnson-Jeffries pause and have a listen to wise old Jawson. There never was a cater fox in harness than this man Tommy, and it is going to be a great sporting victory. It reads that in his ring Jeffries will be led out of the ring after the Johnson fight a broken and beaten man. Of course, James Jay and T. Ryan do not want to be too much of the credit for Jeff's success on himself and it made Jeff mad. In giving this, his opinion, Ryan makes it plain that he was not prompted by any difference with Jeff. In a letter Ryan says: "I am out of the game for good myself and take very little interest in fights, but when Jeffries comes some together. Uncle Tommy will be the best fighter. I just because Jeff and myself are on bad terms that I am taking the Johnson side, honestly believe that the Negro will not be as clever as Jeff, he never gets a man of his own bulk, and Negro he will hook up with one who is his equal in poundage. Then Johnson is not only as clever as Corbett, but he is a bit more clever than Jeff, not strictly knockout man. He has one much that will land Jeff—that uppercut. This is the Negro's one best bet, and he will use it until he finally wears down the big. This Johnson is a cool, crafty fighter. He never wastes a punch. He will enter the ring intent on wearing out Jeff, while, on the other hand, Jeff will tear in like a bulb. Jeffries has seen his best days, and he has been a great asset. The Johnson has lived rather as a great life, history has proven that the black man has been more able to carry out the campaign against gm than the illly whites have been able to carry out their covert. I look to see Jeff fight himself out in ten rounds, and then go down. FRANK C. LELAND RESIGNS Withdraws His Connection with the Famous Leland Giants. Special to THE FREEMAN. CHICAGO, Ill.—Frank Leland, manager of the Leland Giants and for several years the owner of that club, resigned from it last week and incorporated a new team, which he will enter the local circuit next week. The team owns the Leland Giants. Up to this year Leland owned the club alone, but the team was sold to a stock company and for several months the former manager has had but little say in the management of the team. "Rube" formed the team in 1926 and formed the club several years ago when he split up partnership with W. S. Peters. mmer whallops are much feared. Sam went into active training, and it was a poor time for pork tenderloin. Afternoon was a long leek season, the pride of Boone, and he prepared the rosemary, spices, and automobiles. And then, just as things looked brightest, the gas went out. There was a total eclipse of the rosemary, spices, and automobiles. Mr. Langford is still in the game. He must be reckoned with some day. If any of the boys in the game, Mr. Langford is going to offer himself some paris green because he finds himself f temporarily up a side track with the switch spiked, opinions, Mr. Langford is still alive—peevish, it is true, but still alive. He now states that nothing can bring him joy and happiness, Johnson for the heavyweight championship of the world. J. Woodman, who does most of Sam's thinking and all of his talking, remarks $3.00 EXPRESS PAID FOR ALL 8 QUARTS To introduce Our Guaranteed Pure Old Kentucky Whiskey and Beer to New Customers we will send as a sample order One Quart Silver Hills Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey One Quart Old Commander Rye Whiskey Two Quarts (26 oz.) Maltina Malt Tonic Two Quarts (26 oz.) Imperial Special Beer Two Quarts (26 oz.) Pale Export Beer Mail us $3.00, and we will express at once, ALL CHARGES PREPAID, the above liquors in secure unmarked box. Our EXTRA SPECIAL FREE PREMIUM OFFER will be made known to anyone sending us an order. Write for our complete price list and 4 Quarts for $1.00 Offer, F. O. B. Louisville. Kentucky Co-Operative Distillery Co. P. O. BOX 688 No. 26 The Rathskeller Bld., Louisville, Ky. NOTE—Orders from dry counties in Kentucky will be shipped from our Branch House in New Albany, Ind. who owned the Chicago Union Giants with Leland. Leland will endeavor to get a franchise in the Chicago League next year. Mr. Leland writes us the following in regard to this resignation as president and a member of the board of directors of the Leland Giants Club: Sporting Editor of THE SPORTING Just before closing I would like to comment on Mr. James Smith and his baseball article last week. In one particular recollection, he said being the greatest colored pitcher during the past season, I heartily endorse it, and can frankly say Walter Ball's brilliant work as a fielder and pitcher was practically responsible for the Lelands winning the Chicago League penant. Thank you, Frank, for taking to announce the coming of my new big team, the Chicago Giants. I am, yours truly. FRANK C. LELAND. SECOND BASEMAN MUST BE A' GOOD "TAGGER" KANSAS CITY, KAN. Special to THE FREEMAN: Copies of THE FREEMAN each week can be secured from W. C. Martin, 1512 N. 3d street. Subscription taken. Papers developed by Strenuous. Strenuous. For forty by the colored citizens for the founding of a bank. ..... Summer High School opened its doors last week with an enrollment of 147. Prof. J. J. Lewis, formerly of the school, added to the corps of teachers as assistant principal. Miss Laura Harlan succeeds him as principal of Doug'ass. ..... Emancipation Proclamation celebration was held at Booker T. Washington Park. The school was renamed the Antonio Bromoch and the K. C. K Glants crossed bats in a series of four games of baseball at Riverside Park the past week. Over twenty thousand people witnessed the ceremony. Two games each...Mrs. T. S. Booker, of Everett avenue, has returned from a visit among the old folks on the farm. The annual Grand Lodge meeting of the U. B. F.'s and S. M. F.'s of the State, Mrs. Mary Alexander, one of the most venerable old pioneers of this city was elected an honorary member for life. An act which lasted for more than a century in the city. ..... Mrs. E. L. Gayden, of State avenue, has opened a real estate office. ... Miss Marie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Johnson, of North 8th street, has returned to resume her studies in the University. Earl Mum, Mr. Johnson has been employed in the local postoffice as carrier for twenty-three years in this city...Mrs. Annie Hubbard, of State avenue, spent the early part of last week in Joplin, Mo. 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Frank Whitney, Mixer 440 Indiana Ave. New Phone 5286. 8 The Ayres Bulletin MILLINERY! Nearly a thousand new hats are ready for your inspection. Practically all of the famous milliners are represented—Georgette, Marie Crozet, Suzanne Talbot, Jeanne Lanvin and Monsieur Lewis—in originals and reproductions, to say nothing of hundreds of others from our own workshop. The styles are almost as varied as a womankind—something for every taste and face and in every degree of elaboration. There is the tailored hat in sharp contrast to the picture hat; there is the hat that flares away from the face like the old Reynolds Masters, the turbans, tam-o'-shanter crowns and the tricornes, which culminated later in the Napoleon hat. A singular thing is that the styles of this year were not taken from former styles of women's hats, but rather from men's. If a woman will turn to pictures of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th century cavaliers she will come pretty near to find what she is wearing today. —Fifth floor. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY Mrs. Maude Taylor, of Louisville, visited in the city Sunday. Mrs. Kate Bazel has returned from a two weeks' trip to New York. Mr. Fred Brown, who has been visiting his father, has returned to Chicago. Mrs. Susie Porter, of Chicago, is visiting relatives in this city and at Plainfield. Mrs. W. H. Stokes, of Muncie, Ind., was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Norrell last week. Mrs. Lucy Allen gave a dinner last Saturday for Mrs. I. L. Britton, of Oakland, Cal. Dr. Bradshaw, of Louisville, was in the city last week, en route from Fort Wayne, Ind. Messrs. Samuel Dupree and W. B. Grier, of St. Louis, Mo., were in the city last week. The next session of the A. M. E. annual conference will be held at Allen Chapel in this city. Dr. B. B. Jackson left Monday for Kansas City, Mo., where he will locate permanently. Mrs. Lena Porter, of Bloomington, is in the city because of the illness of her aunt, Mrs. Hicks. Mrs. Effie Sykes left Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Mollie Britton, for Chicago and St. Paul. Mrs. Maurice Shaffer was the guest of Miss Portla Jackson at Washington Court Plaza, Ohio, this week. Miss Stella Cole, of Leitchfield, Kv., is visiting the Misses Lutts, of 1217 Senate avenue, for a few weeks. The Woman's Improvement Club meet Thursday evening with Mrs. Marina Elbert in Keystone avenue. Mrs. May Johnson, who has been spending several weeks in the city, will leave the city to attend a missionary Society will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Ida Sweeny, in Fayette street. The Rev. G. H. Shaffer was in the city this week. He is now located at 1315 South Adams Street, Marion, Ind. Mrs. Stella Fisher has returned from a pleasant visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Emily Bartlett, in Columbus, Ohio. Miss Jessie Samuels received friends Sasha and her friend, in honor of her guest, Mrs. Ira D. Parks, of Chicago. Miss Mattie Steele, who has been for the last four months traveling in Europe, is expected to return to the city next week. Miss Louisa Royall has been called to New York City on account of the serious illness of her husband, Attorney O. V. Royall. Stewart, of Senate avenue, has returned from Maxinuckee, and has gone to Franklin to spend the winter with a family as maid. Mrs. Charles Hale, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Cleveland and Chicago, returned to her home in this city on Monday. Mr. Jesse Palmer, the hustling Louisville, Ky., representative of THE FREEMAN, accompanied by Mr. Ike Briscoe, were Sunday visitors. Mr. J. M. C. Williams entertained a party of friends Tuesday evening at the M. M. Goodal, 428 North Missouri street. Mrs. Hicks, a well-known woman of the South Side, underwent a serious operation last week at Dr. J. H. Ward's sanitarium. She is rapidly recovering. Mesdames Nellie Allen and Jacob Porter returned Thursday from an extended trip to California, where they visited the for-mer daughter, Mrs. Kate Mann Maker, at Pasadena. Miss Arlantha Goens, who has made New York her home for five years, was in the city and was the guest of Mrs. Henry Jackson, in Toledo street. She went to her home for five days. Rep. H. J. Jones, only son of Gail Jones, left Monday for Washington, D. C. where "The Best at the Price No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. ANNIVERSARY SALE CONTINUES Bigger! Better! Broader than Ever! For every want in the Home, in Household supplies, in Wearing Apparel, in Food, in Luxuries, in Necessities — this sale is the great sale of the year. Never before have we offered so many bargains or such money saving opportunities as we do today. Come and mingle with the crowds. Marott's Trading Stamps with every 5c purchase. --- he will enter Howard University to take a preparatory course before entering Sibley College, at New York, to study mechanical engineering, and services at Metropolitan Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. N. R. Payne, A. M., D. D. M. Zion, will occupy the pulpit. Morning subject, "David, a Typical Warrior," Evening subject, "Divine Goodness Celebration." Rev. H. J. Callis has returned from the A. M. E. Zion annual conference, held at Duquoin, Ill., last week. He reports one of the most successful sessions yet held by conference. There were no changes made in indianapolis assignments of the conference. Mrs. Bly and Mrs. Allison were hostesses for a beautiful luncheon at their residence, Mrs. Bly, and Mrs. Brittle. Those present were Mrs. James Banks, Mrs. Lucy Allen, Mrs. William R. Cotty, Mrs. Stella Fisher, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. Bertha Turner and Mrs. Efke Sykes. Mr. Sheridan Davis, formerly of the college, was in the city a few days ago, en route from Beloit, Wis., where he went to look after the burial of the wife of Homer Tutt, his brother, who was seriously ill at New Orleana, unable to attend the funeral of his wife. One of the prettiest luncheons of the season was given Friday afternoon a 14:30 Reed, by Mesdames Mary Coleman and Saddie Reed, in scaena home in home of the St. Joseph street in honor of Rev. George Davis and wife, of Philadelphia, Pa. The luncheon was served on small tables tastefully arranged about the dining room, with flowers, candles, dolls, cut flowers and lighted candles. The following teachers of School No. 26 were present: Miss Edith Butler, Mrs Hattie Gaylord, Miss Sarah Hamlet, Miss Emily Hammett, Miss Musical numbers were rendered by Miss Butler, Mr. Wallace Woolfolk and Mr. Long Mesdames Reed and Coleman were assisted by Miss Laura Woolfolk, Miss Mary Robinson was among the out-of-town NOTICE. The Georgia Tailoring House, Dye & Johnson, is doing a first-class business for ladies and gents. New work, Dyeing, cleaning and repairing. Prof. J. Dye, a first-class teacher, is one of the tailoring art. This city should be proud to have Prof. Dye, owing to his proficiency. He is a graduate of a high-class New York cutting house. He teaches from 33 to 44, regulars and stouts. He will call to on him, 422 Indiana avenue. AT LAST! The Negroes of Indianapolis have the sweltest and most up-to-date dining hall in the State, The Washington Dining Parlor. Neat and quick service. Music while served. Special Sunday dinners from 12 m. to 9 p. m.: Soup, cream of celery. Porterhouse roast. Stewed chicken, with dumplings. Side dishes: Snowflake potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, corn pudding, lettuce and tomato salad. Hot rolls; iced tea, milk or coffee. Half spring chicken, fried, 45 cents. White fish, 45 cents. Oyster dinner (any style), 40 cents. The two fish dinners with side dishes, 40 cents, as above. G. T. WASHINGTON, Proprietor. 1306 North Senate Avenue. LOST RELATIVES. My brother's name was Heal Henderson; sister's name was Polly; was taken from Richmond, Va., to North Carolina; his brother was North Carolina's owner was named Bob Paral, and my owner's name was McFall. My name is Hannah QNell; McLeatha, Oklaho, to Hannah QNell; McLeatha, Oklaho. "DAVID, THE SHEPHERD BOY." All detailed arrangements necessary for the production of "David, the Shepherd Boy," at Caleb Mills Hall next Wednesday. The last hearsal will be given at the hall Sunday afternoon in costumes. Already the sale of tickets indicates an overflow, and many out-of-town people will be present. The cast of characters is as follows: David, Dale Morris, Abigail, Mrs. Ada Morris, Michael, Mrs. S. A. Rattille. Attendants—Misses Myrtle Broadle, Eath Finley, Henrietta Davis; M desses Rose, Hummons, Fannie Lanier, Emma Floyd. Jonathan, Ed Gallard. Abner and Messenger, Joseph Washing- ton, Minnesota, Major N. R. Gordon, W. H. Sentilns—Major N. P. Gardner, W. H. Galloway. Men of War—Jerry Daniels, Robert Kirk, James Board, C. B. Rape, Harry Shepherd, Sylvester Turner, William Hoskins, J. E. Cottman, Joseph Washington, Samuel Butler, Arthur Williams, Howard Cottman, J. A. Bailey. Flower Girls—Sarah E. Brown, Theo. Girail Brady, Byrd, Bryan Arter, Muriel Dangerfield, Ann Flerd, Flerd, Helen Humon, Lucile Roby, Mary Smoot, Lillian Lott, Sara Taylor. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The opening week in the Colored Y. M. C. A. was indeed a high success. Never before in the history of the association has a high school with such a beautiful place shown during the last week, and a big season's work is apparent. The rooms look splendid in the new paper and fresh paint, and the beautiful place to spend a very useful event. The gymnasium classes, which are under the direction of the newly appointed physical director, Harrison J. Mays, were well attended for the first time in this department—the seniors, business men and professional men, working boys, and juniors. The afternoon night Bible class opened with an attendance of twenty-two. This class meets at 7 p. m. and is dismissed at 7:55. All men are invited to join. The Bible class meets at 8 p. m. Tuesday, is sure to be a success. The glee club is open to all, and meets THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER on Wednesday, and the orchestra on Friday evening. On Sunday during October the workers will receive the association building various matters pertaining to this work will be gone over, especially the "monster meeting," which opens on October 31, with Mr. Godard as the opening speaker. The new building that have been added to the association equipment will prove a much-needed addition, and will fill a long-felt want. These have been provided for the membership, and will be on hand to m. to 9:30 p. m. at a small additional cost. The association is feeling the need of more room, as every room in the building will be in use. Even the room used by Secretary Taylor as an office has to be given up for the use of the classes and meetings of some of the organizations of the country. The membership is the largest of any colored association in the country, being 400 strong. BETHEL'S NEW PASTOR The Rev. P. A. Smythe, formerly pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church in Detroit, reached the city Friday to take charge of Bethel A. M. E. Church in the city. He he is stopping for the press to-morrow. He is stopping for the press to Mrs. Aunia Quinn, 244 North Senate avenue. THE PARKER HOUSE The Parker House is still the leading hostelry of Indianapolis. When visiting this city, ask your backman to put you off at the Parker House. The management will do the rest. Prepared to serve banquets on short notice. Special rates to be metrical parties. The best meals at popular prices. Good sleeping rooms, bath, etc. ENTERTAIN VISITORS Mr. J. Chipley and Miss Nantine Olin, of Louisville, spent last Sunday in Indianapolis, and were the recipients of a round of pleasures which made their short stay exquisite. They were guests of Mr. W. H. Fielding, who entertained twenty-two persons to an elaborate dinner in their honor, after which they received a number of Indianapolis society people, a home he met, a Mrs. Hendert taken from home, Mrs. a friend taken sightseeing in a taxicab by Mrs. Sallie Brown, after which they were taken to the home of Mrs. Brown for a luncheon. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Olin will doubtless keep in memory the pleasant day spent in the Hoosier capital. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Mr. Henry Bluet left Monday night at 12:30 for Oxford, Miss., to be married to Miss Maggie Gibson, the daughter of A. D. Gibson, one of the wealthy farmers of New Orleans, and to be married at 8:00 o'clock and leave at 9:05 for New Orleans and from New Orleans to Chicago, then return to their home, 702 Kentucky street, Bowlin green, Ky., where the paper has returned from Alabama to enter the B. G. Academy. He is now agent for The Freeman and any one desiring the paper will find him at the Academy. Michael McInnis of the Academy Theologians, has returned to school and brought several new students. SECOND BAPTIST'S ALL-DAY RALLY The all-day rally announced to take place at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday was a flattering success. The American service has conceived a new Prince of Peace, who preached a strongly spiritual sermon. The choir gave special music of a high order. At the close of the service those who below it repaired were furnished an elegant dinner free of charge. This unusual offering was taken advantage of by more than 50 persons, who were furnished with their plentifulness was commented on by all who partook. Rev. K. Warren, of Olivet Baptist Church, preached at 3 o'clock. At night a sacred song service was given at the church, organized for the rally reported. Club G. Hillard Basset, captain, reported $272 and won the banner offered by the church as a total collection for the rally was over $550. KANKAKEE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN The Afro-American Business Club met September 27, for the purpose of advising the Chairman C. E. Miller was the speaker of the hour... Rev. S. M. Purrey met the A. M. E. Zion conference at Duquesne University. G. Walker also attended the session. WANTED Printer, shoemaker, stenographer, good woman cook, reliable Christian character and experience. Address President Cuny Institute, Urbana, O. CANVASSERS WANTED. Ten live canvassers wanted to take orders. Liberal terms to hustlers. Address Mrs. A. B. Meyers, 3517 State street, Chicago, Ill. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bldoua's Drug Store. Fall Styles School Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. Mr. Cyrus J. Clark, former auditor of Marion County and one of the best known Republican politicians in the county, has organized a company and will open at hat store at 217 Indiana avenue. Fall Styles School Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. Phone your wants to us. You call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. The Eureka Comb is on sale at The Freeman office, 225 Indiana avenue. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists. 359½ Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. Call at The Freeman and obtain information concerning the virtues of the Eureka Comb. Fall Styles School Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shop Store, 352 West Washington street. Buy your coal from a real coal yard. You get the money's worth when you deal with the Capital Coal and Coke Company. It is desired that the readers of THE FORMAN, when making purchases from the Capital Coal and Coke Company, will kindly mention THE FORMAN. HOAGLAND'S OIL OF GLADNESS HOAGLAND'S OIL OF GLADNESS Cleans Everything This is a preparation which has proved to be woman's greatest household friend. It is the best polish ever placed upon the American market, one trial of which will convince you of this fact. It gives a beautiful lustre to furniture, vehicles, hardwood floors, linoleum and oil cloths, that will not come off. There is no piece of furniture, however old it may be, that cannot be made to look new by the use of Hoagland's Oil of Gladness. We sell to the retail and wholesale trade. Try one bottle with our specially prepared antiseptic mop. We sell our oil in bottles of 25c, 50c and $1.00 sizes. Agents are coining money. Write for particulars or samples. GEO. HOAGLAND, Prop. 906 W. Jefferson St. Bloomington, Ill. (Department F) THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON SIX Suit and Cloak Bargains of novelty cloths, extra long Coats, new style skirts; regular $9.75 values, sale price.....$5.95 Suits for Women, of prunella cloths, in a variety of new shades, late styles kilted skirts; up to $15 values, sale price.....$9.75 Cloaks for Women, of black Thibet cloth, 54 inches long, braid trimmed bodice and skirt; regular $10 values, sale price.....$5.95 CLASSIFIED COLUMN The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodan, druggest. Indianapolis, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS Marry. We introduce refined and cultured colored ladies and gentlemen. Some wealthy. Send 2-cent stamp. L. R. Bennett, Route No. 36, Peoria, Ill. WANTED—We are in need of a few good district and local representatives, and are paying canvassers, hustlers. Experienced canvassers and canvassers. Write at once. Hoosier Specialty Co., Tipton, Ind. Reliable colored agents wanted everywhere to work with the local business. High quality, lowest prices. Big demand everywhere. Spare time work. Experience unnecessary. Good pay, credit given, outfit free. Chowning Card Co., Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED—Ten first-class barbers for a new 10-chair barber shop, to be opened at 1100 W. 11th St., N. Box 141 N. Pennsylvania St., Denison Hotel Bar Bar, Indianapolis, Ind. C. Hamlin & R. Meredith STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES FRESH MEATS Our Motto: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." We solicit your patronage. Courteous treatment. 1010 N. Minnesota St., Phone: (866) 401-401 THE GATE CITY LAUNDRY Colored People's Friend Work guaranteed to be unexcelled anywhere. Steam and dry cleaning a specialty. 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