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THE FREEMAN IS READ EACH WEEK BY MORE THAN 100,000 PROGRESSIVE AFRO-AMERICANS. A DISTINCT FIELD FOR THE ADVERTISER. SEND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER NOV.6 1909 VOLUME XXII NUMBER 45 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL DEATH OF COL. CARSON AND GEN. OLIVER HOWARD Arrangements for Banquet for Hon. Ernest Lyon-Political Situation Awaits Taft's Return-General News. (Thempson's National News Bureau.) WASHINGTON, D.C. Nov. 3.—The death of Michael M. Mackenzie, a Sunday morning at his late home at 1111 Fourth Street Northwest, was a distinct shock to this community. Although it had been known for several months, Mackenzie was falling in health, the end came as a surprise, as nothing serious was expected at this time. Col. Carson had been ill in the hospital following a colony from which it was thought he was recovering. When the announcement of his sudden demise was made Sunday at the Fourth Street homehold, ready to lend any aid in binding up the wounds of the man, he was a tribute to the man who had stood in the forefront of the battle for Negro citizenship long before there was a respectful consideration of the Emancipation Another death has caused widespread sorrow among the colored people of the District and of the nation at large was that of Gen. Oliver. Otis Howard, the fat founder of Howard University, and leader in all that tended to assist the emancipated Negro to secure an education and to establish a material fabric of this country. As president of Howard University from 1869 to 1873—its formative period, organizer, and author of the Medical School; founder of the Freedmen's Bureau and its well-intentioned, if ill-starred Freedmen's Bank; moving the Hospital, and a brave soldier, big-hearted philanthropist and thoroughgoing Christian gentleman, General Howard will be long remembered by the grateful milieu of the United States, but of the islands of the seas, to whom his broadly-conceived benefactions offered encouragement and aid to the United States, held in his honor at Howard University, on the day of his funeral at Burlington, Vt., and the citizens of Washington paid their respects at Sunday evening at Lincoln Temple Church, led by President W. P. Thirkield, of Howard, and by Judge Robert H. Ternier, of Howard, and by Judge Judre Terrell, of Dr. Thirkield, Judge Terrell, Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. L. B. Moore, Prof. Geo. William Cook, and others, were warmly endorsed as the sentiment of the General Howard, and his unselfish labors for the uplift of mankind. --- --- THE OPPRESSORS THE INNOCENT. G.H. The Wolf and the Lamb Shall Feed Together. other States. Most of these States have something to their credit in an official way, but they have not enough. They have not enough. They have not enough. And the fellows who have borne the burden in the heat of the day want a chance to bask in the limelight and draw salaries that will repay them for the time and money they have spent in many years. Space will not permit a personal discussion of the merits of the various candidates. It may be safely said that none of them is over-modest. At the time they are over-modest, the person in person or through their political backers. We shall have more to say of them as they appear above the surface, and as they appear above the season hereabouts. The travel toward Washington bids fair to be heavy. --- --- The Brownsville Board is preparing to go to Brownsville, Texas, to look over the scene of the alleged riot, at which soldiers have been engaged. Testimony covering 7,000 pages has been carefully digested by the board, under the direction of Gen. Robert S. McCormick, to visit to Brownsville the hearings of the accused soldiers will be taken up. The 167 men are scattered about the country, but the Court and attorneys think they have the bulk of them in sight, and others are more scattered in the other way. Some of the men have engaged counsel to represent them at the hearings, but this will not be necessary, if the solicitor is willing to take the play is promised, whether there is a lawyer in the court or not. Opinion is divided as to the number who will take the role, and to the number of people although popular interest has waned, a group of colored men will keep track of the proceedings, which will go on until the court is ready. If life will have expired. Each soldier will be required to prove his innocence, and show that he knew nothing of those who did not take part in the alleged "shooting-up" of the town. --- Consul J. W. Johnson, of Nicaragua, Lieut. B. O. Davis, of the Tenth Cavalry, Armies Army, and Rev. Ernest Lym. Minister to Liberia, have been in town this week. ... Mrs. Julia Mason Layton has retired as District of Columbia deputy for the Order of St. Luke, and has been succeeded by Garner, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, was made associate deputy. According to the ably prepared report of the District, the council is in the District, representing a membership of about 2,500. In the States the order claims a total of 30,000 members, and a large amount of real estate is owned by the district. Another advantage that a campaign for an increase in membership here is to be inaugurated. The headquarters of the order is in Richmond, Md., and the district conducts a walker, conducts a bank and is the manager of a prosperous department store, owned by the St. Lukes. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. language used by the police chief was written in the records of the department. He was also the prosecutor Sykes before the police trial board, that she was dropped. The episode was almost a twin of in which Mr. Robert Pelham figured some time ago, when he was arraigned by the police officer. Mr. Pelham was exonerated in the Polic Court, after a sensational trial, in which Senator William Alden Smith, of Pennsylvania, was convicted as Mr. Pelham's counsel. Jack Watts, the policeman in the case, was tried before the Trial Board, for conduct unbecoming. He was transferred from the electric lights of Fourth Street to an outlying district. Within a year such well known colored police officer, the chief of theceiver of Public Moneys H. V. Cashin of Alabama, Craig Williams of New York, Robert Pelham and Prof. Kelly Miller of New York, and Prof. Miller, men, and be it said to the credit of the department, in each instance the high officials have not minced words in comment. The officer is trying to elevate the standard of police officers here, and has no sympathy with touts from Virginia and New York, the force and their uniforms as an excuse to vent their anti-Negro proclivities. --- Messrs. W. H. Clifford, of the Treasury Department, and Harry West, of the Capitol, have gone to their homes in Cleveland to assist in the mayorally campaign. Miss Georgia A. Coleman, whose helpful labors in behalf of many benevolent and philanthropic movements entitle her to the position of the last week in domestic science, and has been appointed to a position as teacher of cooking in the public schools. Miss Georgia A. Coleman, pardonable, and will prove to be a valuable addition to the District's teaching corps. --- Mr. John M. Coffey, who has been connected with the War Department for several months, has been appointed to a lucrative berth as meat inspector, as the chief inspector of the Department, has been assigned to Swift's packing house at Chicago. His duties consist in looking after the sanitation in the cutting, trimming, offal and tanking departments, and keeping track of the edible and inedible meat. He is also responsible for a newly tanked. Previous experience is standing him in good stead, and he is already making a record in his new calling. Mrs. Coffey is the head of the business hand to Chicago, and they are creating quite a favorable impression in the social life of the Windy City. They are fortunate in having as a chaperone that popular and ever-obliging Chicago pilot, Mr. Noah D. Thompson, of the United States Express Company. The Hiawatha Theater is doing all the business it can handle. Capacity houses at every performance continue to be the focus of the business. The new bunch of funny sayings and a brand new suit of clothes, is still the drawing- EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK PROF. DITON GIVES PIANO RECITAL AT LOUISVILLE Prof. Diton was assisted by Mesdames Lucy Porter, Musadara Anderson, Miss Lauretta Anderson, Messrs. George Hampfer, and Miss Diane Dillon. Prof. Diton was given a splendid ovation, and Louisluis music lovers are greatly indebted to him and to Prof. F. S. Delaney. Prof. Diton expects to make a number of other points in this section, including Lexington, Frankfort and Cairo, and we bespeak for him our highest endorsement. Any admirer of music will do well to hear him at any cost. . . . The following program was issued this week by Miss S. B. Alexander, president of the Banner Reading Circle: The New Yorker, the Writers of the Early Nineteenth Century, with an outline of the course for the year, Miss S. B. Alexander, Concluding reading from Tennyson's Haidt. November 22. The Holy Grail Legend as treated in Literature, Mrs. R. D. Harris. Reading from "Vision of Sir Lamfaul." December 13. The Abolition poetry of Lowell and Whittier, Mr. J. E. Glives. Readings from "Biglow Papers" and "Massachusetts to Virginia." January — Lowell as Editor and Critic, Miss Scotia P. Davis. Readings from among My Books." My Study Fire," "Dongen My Books." January — Whittier, the Quaker Poet, Mrs. E. E. Meyzeek. Reading from "Snowbound" and later religious poems, "Snowbound" and later religious poems, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Miss Pearl Amelia Whit. Reading from "Autocrat of the Breakfast Table." Catherine Holmes, Hawthorne and Poe in Abeir Treatment of the Mystical, Mr. C. W. Houser. Reading from "Scarlet Letter" and "House of Seven Gables." March The Prose and theater, "Purple of Longship" and Alexander, Reading from "Spanish Student" and "Courtship of Miles Standish." March An American Philosopher, Mrs. E. E. Meyzeek. Reading from "Conduct of Life." April — Emerson as an expression of the Spirit of Unrest and Revolt from the Earlier England Theology and New England J. J. Wendell Holmes. Reading from "Culture" and "Nature." April — Bryant and Thoreau as Exponents of the Realistic School and the First American Nature Writers, Miss Moss Wendell Holmes. Reading from "Thanatopsis" and "Walden." --- W. C. F. Mason, one of the oldest business men of the city, is now getting a move on himself and letting some of his change go in the direction he has. Hehm change go in the direction he has. Hehm use his residences for a business house and it is now completely tor down and a handsome new building will be erected for a business store. With the Douglass building, Aom Jesse building and Warner Mason new building, the Negroes can point with pride to business enterprises of their own. There are others here who have the money to do likewise, but they are likely to be the ones who will teach McCole is given the credit for setting the pace along this line recently. He has young blood and full of business. Mr. Isaiah Mitchem, of Corydon, Ind, came to this city Monday and brought with him some of the finest vegetables and apples that are raised in the state. He gave us samples of the largest apples, the apple apples and many will teach McCole was the gentleman that presented Dr. Booker T. Washington a basket of large, red, juicy peaches at the sitting of the National Negro Business League. Mr. Mitchem owns his own farm and 20 acres of apple trees and 180 trees. Wine sap, Romanites and York Imperials are the apples that took premiums at the Kentuck State Fair and the Louisville Colored Fair. The Rev. C. H. Parrish, pastor of the Continued Four Foot. TWO CANDIDATES ILLUSTRATION by HAROLD MACGRATH BY A. WELL AUTHOR OF THE MAN ON THE BOX, HEARTS & MASKS COPYRIGHT, 1907 THE BOBBS-MERBILL CO 2 To begin with, I am going to call things by their real names. At first glance this statement will give you a shiver of terror, that is, if you happen to be a malden lady or a gentleman with reversible cuffs. But your shivers will be without reason. Prue may read, and modest Prue's mamma; for it isn't going to be a naughty story; on the contrary, grandma's spring medicines are less harmless. Yet there is a parable to expound and a moral to point out; but I shall leave these to your own discernment. It has always appealed to me as rather a silly custom on the storyteller's part to invent names for the two great political parties of the United States; and for my part, I am going to call a Democrat a Democrat and a Republican a Republican, because these titles are not so halowed in our time as to be disguised in print and uttered in a bated breath. There is fortunately no less-majeste in America. Men inclined toward the evil side of power will be found in all parties, and always have been. Unlike society, the middle class in politics usually contains all the evil elements. In politics the citizen becomes the lowest order, and the statesman the highest; and, thanks to the common sense of the race, these are largely honest and incorruptible. When these become disintegrated, a republic falls. Being a journalist and a philosopher, I look upon both parties with tolerant contempt. The very nearness of some things disillusions us; and I have found that only one illusion remains to the newspaper man, and that is that some day he'll get out of the newspaper business. I vote as I please, though the family does not know this. The mother is a Republican and so is the grandmother; and, loving peace in the house, I dub myself a Republican till that moment when I enter the voting booth. Then I become an individual who votes as his common-sense directs. The influence of woman in politics is no inconsiderable matter. The great statesman may flatter himself that his greatness is due to his oratorical powers; but his destiny is often decided at the breakfast table. Why four-fifths of the women lean toward Republicanism is something no mere historian can analyze. In my town politics had an evil odor. For six years a Democrat had been mayor, and for six years the town had been plundered. For six years the Republicans had striven, with might and main, to regain the power . . . and the right to plunder. It did not matter which party ruled, graft (let us omit the quotation marks) was the tosick. The citizens were robbed, openly or covertly, according to the policy of the party in office. There was no independent paper in town; so, from one month's end to the other it was leaded editorial vituperation. Then Caliban revolted. An independent party was about to be formed. The two bosses, however, were equal to the occasion. They immediately hustled around and secured as candidates for the mayoralty two prominent young men whose honesty and integrity were unimpeachable. Caliban, as is his habit, sheathed his sword and went back to his bench, his desk or whatever his occupation was. On the Republican side they nominated a rich young club man. Now, as you will readily agree, it is always written large on the political banner that a man who is rich has no incentive to become a grafter. The public is ever willing to trust its funds to a millionaire. The Democrats, with equal cunning, brought forward a brilliant young attorney, whose income was rather moderate but whose ability and promise were great. The Democratic organs hailed his nomination with delight. "We want one of the people to represent us, not one of the privileged class." You see, there happened to be no rich young Democrat available. These two candidates were close personal friends. They had been chums from boyhood and had been graduated from the same college. They belonged to the same clubs, and were acknowledged to be the best horsemen in town. As to social prominence, neither had any advantage over the other, save in the eyes of matrons who possessed marriageable (and extravagant) daughters. Willard, the Republican nominee, was a handsome chap, liberal-minded and generous-hearted, without a personal enemy in the world. I recollect only one fault; he loved the world a little too well. The opposition organs, during the heat of the campaign, dropped vague hints regarding dinners to singers and actresses and large stakes in poker games. Newcomb, his opponent, was not handsome, but he had a fine, clean-cut, manly face, an intrepid eye, a resolute mouth, and a tremendous ambition. He lived well within his income, the highest recommenda- tion that may be paid to a young man of these days. He threw himself into the fight with all the ardor of which his nature was capable; whereas Williard was content to let the machine direct his movements. The truth is, Williard was indifferent whether he became mayor or not. To him the conflict was a diversion, a new fish to Luculus; and when the Democratic organs wrote scathing editorials about what they termed his profligate career, he would laugh and exhibit the articles at the club. It was all a huge joke. He made very few speeches, and at no time could he be forced into the foreign districts. He complained that his olfactory nerve was too delicately educated. The leaders swallowed their rancor; there was nothing else for them to do. In Williard's very lack of ambition lay his strength. Poverty would have made a great man out of him; but riches have a peculiar way of numbing the appreciation of the greater and simpler things in life. Newcomb went everywhere; the Poles hurrared for him, the Germans, the Irish, the Huns and the Italians. And he made no promises which he did not honestly intend to fulfil. To him the fight meant everything; it meant fame and honor, a comfortable addition to his income, and Washington as a finality. He would purify the Democrats while he annihilated the pretensions of the Republicans. He was what historians call an active dreamer, a man who dreams and then goes forth to accomplish things. His personality was engaging. Besides all this (for the secret must be told) Newcomb was in love and wished to have all these things to lay at the feet of his beloved, even if she returned them. You will regularly find it to be true that the single man is far more ambitious than his married brother. The latter invariably turns over the contract to his wife. Williard was deeply in love, too, with Senator Gordon's lovely daughter, and Senator Gordon was that mysterious power which directed the Republican forces in his section of the state. So you may readily believe that Newcomb was forced to put up a better fight than Williard, who stood high in Senator Gordon's favor. The girl and the two young men had been friends since childhood, and nobody knew whether she cared for either of them in the way they desired. Everybody in town, who was anybody, understood the situation; and everybody felt confident that Williard was most likely to win. The girl never said anything, even to her intimate friends; but when the subject was brought up, she smiled in a way that dismissed it. Such was the political situation at the beginning of the municipal campaign. There have been like situations in any number of cities which boast of one hundred thousand inhabitants or more; perhaps in your town, and yours, and yours. That bugaboo of the politician, reform, THE FIELD To Him the Fight Meant Everything. brings around this phenomenon about once in every eight years. For a while the wicked ones promise to be good, and you will admit that that helps. It was amusing to follow the newspapers. They vilified each other, ripped to shreds the character of each candidate, recalled boyhood escapades and magnified them into frightful crimes, and declared in turn that the opposition boss should land in the penitentiary if it took all the type in the composing rooms to do it. What always strikes me as odd is that, laughter-loving people that we are, nobody laughs during these foolish periods. Instead, everybody goes about, straining his conscience and warping his common-sense into believing these flimsy campaign lies, these outrageous political rootbacks. When Willard and Newcomb met at the club, at the Saturday-night lunch-eons, they avoided each other tacitly, each secretly longing to grasp THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Charles H. Cook, PANTATORIUM EVERY SUNDAY Decatur and return $1.50 Hume " " " $1.25 Bloomingdale " " $1.00 Special train leaves 7:00 a. m. Leave Decatur returning 6:30 p. m. 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Only a few cynics saw the droll side of the situation; and they were confident that when the election was over the friendship would be renewed all the more strongly for the tension. One night, some weeks before the election, Williard dined alone with the senator at the Gordon home, Betty Gordon was dining elsewhere. With the cognac and cigars, the senator drew out a slip of paper, scrutinized it for a space, then handed it to his protege. "That's the slate. How do you like it?" William ran his glance up and down the columns. Once he frowned. "What's the matter?" asked the senator, shrewdly. "I do not like the idea of Matthews for commissioner of public works. He's a blackleg—there's no getting around that. He practically runs that faro-bank above his downtown saloon. Can't you put some one else in his place?" The senator flipped the ash from the end of his cigar. "Honestly, my boy, I agree with your objection; but the word is given, and if we turn him down now, your friend Newcomb will stand a pretty fair show of being the next mayor." "You might get a worse one," Williard laughed. "Jack is one of the finest fellows in the world." lovingly. "Not a bit of doubt; but politically," said the senator, laughing, "he is a rascal, a man without a particle of character, and all that. But personally speaking, I would that this town had more like him. Win or lose, he will always be welcome in this house. But this Matthews matter; you will have to swallow him or be swallowed." "He's a rascal." "Perhaps he is. Once you are elected, however, you can force him out, and be hanged to him. Just now it would be extremely dangerous. My boy, politics has strange bed-fellows, as the saying goes. These men are necessary; to fight them is to cut your own throat. 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In Effect June 1, '09. I.C.B.5. SOUTHERN TRACTION CO. In Effect June 1, '09. Cars Leave Indianapolis. *Dixie Flyers. Cars make connections at Seymour with trains on the B. & O. and Southern Indiana railroads for all points east and west of Seymour. For rates and full information, see agents and official time table folders in all cars. General Offices, - Columbus, Ind. General News Special to THE FREEMAN ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. mer. He is at New Orleans from the 1st to the 7th of next month.... Monday, the 25th, was Thanksgiving day. Quite early the next day, he said, "Guess you告别 just as much as if it had been later....Leave all news matter, advertisements, subscriptions, changes of address or any complaint of not receiving THE FREeman, etc., with Clifford C. Mitcham, of New York, in correspondent C. 240 Jasper avenue East, phone 1637, or address P, O. Box 845. MOBILE. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN has been confirmed to his bed for the past month, has slightly improved at this writing.....Rev. K. D. Watkins, pastor of Stone Street Church, has remodeled the room, a great deal in the appearance of the property.....Mile. Rosetta has a very good company of merry makers at Lagman's Hall. Chusy has made a large deal, has made a hit with the patrons, while Old Jolly Mills is there with the goods. Ernest Goode, the local amateur boxer, gave a very good, well-made hit. His mugged Tuesday evening at the Octogon Club.....Mr. J. L. Tribune returned from Chicago last Sunday.....Rev. D. J. Flynn, formerly of the Chicago Mills, has been assisting Rev. Shell, pastor of the Congregational Church, in a series of meetings.....Mr. Jerry Tyson has just returned to New York. Hudson Institute has been appointed secretary of the Y. M. C. A. by the headquarters of the Association. Dr. E. Manard Smith, principal of the Hudson Institute, lectured last afternoon afternoon of the Association. He is a very pleasing talker. MARION, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Quarterly meeting will be observed at Bethe Church Sunday. This will be the first of the three Rev. Shafft in charge...J. H. Weaver, th emchant at Weaver, was in the city Thursday on the second day of the week in Chicago, where he was called by the ill- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ness of his son, Porter Smith.....Mrs. John Robison, of East Second street, is on the sick list.....Mrs. Mahala Weaver, is at her residence, on South Florence street, for the Eurydice Club, which cupied the pulpit at the Second Baptist Church Sunday, and a large congregation was present at both services to listen to this able orator.....Mrs. Edward Waters is at her residence, in Dayton, having been called here by the death of her father, Columbus Stewart.....Edward Tandy, of the popular walters of the Spencer House, has gone to the Eurydice Club, where the necessity of his mother.....The Sorosis Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Frank Gill at her residence, on South George street.....The Eurydice Club was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. J. M. Dyson at her residence, on South Adams street. THE NATIONAL NEGRO EXPOSITION. It will be recalled that at the recent meeting of the National Negro Business League in Louisville, the following resolution was passed: "Since the year 1913, we passed the close of a half century since the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation, we recommend that a committee, we shall be Chairman, be appointed to take into consideration a National Negro Exposition, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of freedom, its location, scope, and financing." The committee will appoint and purpose of this resolution, Dr. Booker T. Washington, President of the National Negro Business League, has appointed to serve on this committee the following positions: Mr. E. L. Blackshear, principal Prairie View State Normal School, Prairie View, Texas. Mr. E. T. Walker, president Walker Baptist College, Aguista, Ga. Major R. R. Moton, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. Others to constitute members of this committee will be announced at an early time and understood that some committee will have the central point within the next few days. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN On November 18 there will be a ladies' silver medal contest given at the A. M. E. Church, in which five of the most prominent Church last Tuesday evening the Juvenile Church will be in charge of Madam F. E. Preston....We are pleased to note that at the Harvest Home Festival held the Church last Tuesday evening the Juvenile Church, Alonzo Miller, Harry Evans and Perry Marshall, did themselves great honor by rendering a few of their best selections. We only wish that there be a lot of well...The Willing Workers and Preacher's Aid societies will give a fair at the M. E. Church on December 7 and 8. On December 8 we will have Frank E. Clark in Ottumwa, Iowa aged forty-eight years. He leaves to mourn his death many friends and two sisters of this city, Mrs. John Gaines and Mrs. S. Henderson. He leaves to this city, Mrs. Ella Lewis, of Marshall, Mich., has returned home, after a week's visit in this city with her daughter, Mrs. Henderson....The Preacher's Aid Society has been spending a few days at her old home, in Ottumwa, members of the Second Baptist Church are preparing for a Thanksgiving dinner. FRENCH LICK, IND. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN MINEOLA. TEX Special to THE FREEMAN: The oldest restaurant in our city is owned by Mr. James Hunter. He has everything in good shape. The public kitchen is well equipped, and girl-friendly. Veasy is the teacher. He was raised here, but had no father and mother to care for him. He washed dishes and waited on Mrs. Dora McDaniel for years, and worked at a number of other places. He was a teacher and makes the highest mark in life. A large number went to Tyler on the 28th to see the big show, Ringling Brothers., Mr. Charlie Maxwell raised 350 bushels of fruit in his balcony. This is more than any one in the county did for a family of only five. GREENVILLE, TEXAS Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. E. W. Whalley is on the sck list, suffering with lagripee...Mrs. Mattle Euclid Wallick, sister of Mrs. Carthue Brookes, passed through our city, en route to Missouri from Dallas, Tex...Rev. W. J. Snyder Daniel were initiated into the mysteries of the Masonic Lodge last week..., pastor of the Masonic Church of this city, orator with a future who will walk in the footprints of some of the great pulpit orators whose intellects have startled the world. Rev. W. Snyder one of the most learned men of our State. ELGIN. ILL. Special to The Freeman. Louis Andrews and Miss Bernice Archer, Sierra Springfield are here over Sunday. Andrews is employed at the State Capitol. . Mrs. D. A. Dishman has gone West to join her husband. . Samuel at the time reputed to be worth $30,000 on Wednesday. He was one of Elgin's pioneers. . Miss Hester Smith is on the sick list. PEORIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. Will Fields, of Oklahoma, were in the city a few days last week, the Baltimore and Washington Fields, 201 North Elizabeth street Miss Carrie E. Hall, of Washington, D. C.'s in the city on her month's vacation, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gibson After Thirty Years' Experience I Have Produced an Appliance for Men, Women or Children That Cures Rupture. I Send It On Trial If you have tried most everything else, come to me. Where others fall is where I have greatest success. Send attached to you a illustrated book on Rapture and free any illustrated book on Rapture and our showing my Appliance and giving you prices and names of many people who have tried it. It is instant relief when all others fail. It is Remember, I use no salves, no harness no lies. I send on trial to prove what I say is true. You are the judge and once having seen my illustrated book and read it you will be enthusiastic as my hundreds of patients write letters you can also send. 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They might haye left it blank at this point, ‘The President is still receiving the applause of the people in the South- land. ‘Well, we are glad enough that it is all over. Never heard of so much brewery. Don't forget that this is turkey month, Bear in mind that the turkey is no cheap bird-—begin now to save up your money. Now comes the proposition for a $175,000 home for the Nighth Regi- ment of Illinois. It is needless to say that Chicago will have the palatial armory. In a few more “sleeps” we will be right in our North Pole vicinity, ap- proaching our North Pole, which will heave in sight some time in January, and without fail. Booker T. Washington thinks that the 3,500 Negro physicians in this country should be doubled. Just let him wait a while, and his dream will be more than realized. Henson, the Negro who stood with Peary at the North Pole, is getting his share of honors. He recently received a gold watch, incrusted with dia- ‘monds, from New York admirers. There is no necessity for a game that maims and kills, and that's what football does. ‘The theory is that the glory is everlastingly more than brok- en bones and a few killed. Oh, the viciousness of it! ‘The arresting of Prof. Kelley Miller was an unfortunate occurrence last week at Washington, D. C. It was through a misunderstanding; and of course he was immediately released and the case dismissed. The year 1913 seems to have the call for a great demonstrative exposi- tion by the American Negroes. All so well and good, but bear in mind the three-hundredth anniversary of the ar- rival on the soil—it also stands for something. It now begins to look as if Johnson and Jeffries will get together for that long-promised fight. After more or less bantering, the two men signed up articles of meeting. Where “the great- est show on earth” will be pulled off is still an open question. ‘The Freeman notes that Dr. Major, of Chicago, is yet a candidate for the position of Assistant Register of the ‘Treasury, and that he wishes it under- stood that he has not authorized the withdrawal of his name. The Freeman hopes the Doctor success in event a new man is to/be named. “Maryland, O My Maryland,” is not having such an easy time of it right along here. ‘The natives have locked horns over the new constitutional amendment, which has for its purpose the disfranchising the Negro voters. ‘The President said “it were a shame,” but men are no less daunted in its perpetration. It doesn’t sound well to speak of the fiftieth anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, and yet that is what is being seen in print. ‘The mem- ory of Brown should ever be, owing to his intent—never on account of the act itself, The intent was for the liberty of the race; not different to the intent of Garrison, Lovejoy, Phillips, Doug- lass, Whittier. There is a difference, and which must be observed if we are careful of the proprieties. We are in recept of the annual re- port of Dr. Booker T. Washington to the trustees of Tuskegee Institute, which {s replete with information of the workings of that great institution. Among the additions to the plant are the new dining hall, the agricultural building, a water works system from artesian wells which will give abun- dant supply of pure water and has materially increased the healthfulness of the institution. The cost of the present plant is $17,233.17, Total cur- rent expenses, $258,735.08. The at- tendance for the past year was 1,494 students and 167 officers and teachers. ‘The wholesome influence of the school is manifest in improving the every- day life of the people in the vicinity and the hosts of trained young men and women to strengthen the world’s working forces—The Educator. The Birmingham Reporter must be having some memorable experiences. In a recent discussion of Jim Crowism it took a pronounced stand for that species of Americanism that is not generally admired. It stated reasons, however, among which was the dispo- sition to prefer the concerns of white people above similar concerns by col- ored people. It said in part: “Let the white man in his social af- fairs alone, and only concern yourseif when you are affected from a point of business, We find that the Negro's affection for the white man's associa- tion is too great, and it will not do for him to dispose of his feelings as he would like, We ask that the Negro be jim-crowed, and if in our power, we would assist any legislature to make it more perpetual than it seems now to be. In some things, instead of being jim-crowed, he should be annihilated in such luxuries that profit the race nothing, but on the other hand work hardahip on im financially and mor- ally.” Tt is to be hoped that the prayers of the Birmingham publication will not be fully answered. It is time enough that much more care be done by way of mutual aid, especially when much of the money spent elsewhere is not greatly appreciated. Under the cir- cumstances, it looks like a great op- portunity to build up the race finan- cially, and in the meanwhile win friendship of the white people—an un- heard-of condition. SHANK ELECTED MAYOR. Samuel Lewis Shank will be the next mayor of Indianapolis, according to the choice of the voters last Tues- day. His plurality of something above 1,600 votes is somewhat less than what is expected when the vote is normal. ‘The silght difference is to be ex- plained throngh the efforts of Judge Alford, who received above 600 votes, most of which came from the Repub- lican party. Then, too, according to ‘Mr. Shank himself, he was not the ‘ideal candidate to start out with. The attacks on him in the attempt to prove his inefficiency were vigorous and in- cessant. It is needless to say that they had some weight. But, as is so often the case, they proved helpful; looked much aS a system of an unex- pected kind to knock him down and count him out. The people wouldn't stand for so much. Mr. Shank, however, owes his elec- tion mainly to his own personality, to his own efforts. His business has kept him in front of the people for many years, and in such a way that he learned the great secret of pleasing; not one individual and then another, as they might come in order, but crowds of individuals. His good na- ture went into this compound, making a most admirable mixture. ‘In com- mon language, he may be said to be blessed with horse sense; it is what is most generally said of him. Mr. Shank has long conducted a business and been successful. This fact was in his favor, assuring the business adminis. tration promised during the campaign. His record as recorder of Marion county was the greater reason of his suiecess. Mr. Shank left his office with a clean record as to the disposition of the people’s money. This was at a time when considerable irregularity eropped out among the then municipal officers. ‘The voters begun to look around for a man who could come clean as it con- cerned honesty, integrity and resolu. tion to do the very best as the head of the municipal government. Samuel Lewis Shank was the man; not an in- dividual of fine speech, nor elegant manners, it might be said, but stub- bornily honest, doggedly determined, eminently respectable. He promised the various reforms demanded; to en- large the city by way of civie pride, consistent with the best interests of the taxpayers. These promises, taken together with his rugged honesty, made a very strong combination. Lew Shank grew on the people. We said at another time that his mouth was his chief asset. It is not quite the truth. His mouth served to advertise the man ina manner just like any- thing, even When good, must be ad- yertised. His honesty, his simple single-mindedness to serve the people, were his chief assets, Last Tuesday the people decided it that way, and it is thought, in the best interest of the city. The’ vote was one of confidence in Lew Shank. ‘The whole Republican ticket was elected. ‘The individuals are high-class men, who have given every reason for the belief that they will conduct their offices to the good of the citizens. 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. 53a street; Robert ‘Shields, 228 W. 4st street, and James J. Lahey, southedst corner 28th and 6th avenue, DULUTH, MINN. ‘The Adelphi Musical Club gave a con- cert and oyster supper at Kalamazoo Hall, ‘Tuesday evening. A large crowd was in attendance and enjoyed the pro- gram, which was resplendent with mu- Steal gems... Mr. Willlam Dawson, head waiter at the Spalding Hotel, returned Sunday from a two weeks’ vacation spent in’ Kentucky and other, eastern. points. During Mr.” Dawson's absence, his place was filled by the old reliable “Clarence” Mason, who is now. second at this up-to- date hoxtelry....St Mark's A. M. BL Chureh Sunday ‘school held its annuai election Sunday, October 24, and elected the following officers for ‘the ensuing years: Superintendent, Mr. W. McCul- Jough; assistant ‘superintendent, Miss Ethel Black: secretary, | Mr. ‘Marold Stokes; treasurer, Mrs G. H. Adams; or- ganist, Miss Helen Scott. The officers all belong to the younser element. and are determined to bulld up a good, healthy attedance. The hour for the Sunday school has been placed at 2:30 p. m. to Accommodate those who have to Work on the Sabbath... Mr. Fountain Maupins is new employed at the new Burrows bullding as elevator man....Mr. William Butts, who has been confined to his home with rheumatism for the past two weeks, Is Stull unable to be about... .Mr. George H. Adams has opened a barber ‘shop for himself in’ West Duluth. ...Miss” Eva Pettingill, who has been sick at her home, 617 Second avenue, east, is now convalescent....Miss Nancy Byrd has been very ill, anid at this writing is still a very sick person, However, hopes for her early recovery’ are held out by the attending phyiscian....The opening of St. Louis ‘county's new million-dollar court house has awakened new interest among Duluth pseudo politicians, and a renewe effort will be made to place some deserving members of the tace, as there will be a number of new places created. gn, account, of the, large proportions of this new edifice, “Since the Negro Civic Political League died a-bornin’, the work will probably be taken up by some of Duluth’s leading Negroes, without polit~ feal considerations, If there ever was a time when Duluth needed @ central rep- resentative body outside of the church, Todges and politics, it is now, and as matters stand at present there is no doubt that a forward step will soon be taken from sheer necessity. “A branch of the National Negro Business League seems to be the only organization quali. fled for the Kind of work that is needed here, and when one is organized it, will find ‘a field 6f endeavor worthy of the best effort....Miss Lillian Perry, of Ey- anston, IIL, is visiting with her grand- father, Mr. J. N. Richey, of 115 East THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. - — 104i y col ez ] as al af- i z and. pest F : numb nt of i friend -er0's [ faire pote mous io for ae re as he li ‘ Euests ‘0 be i | thea We : a pene it oe | on Dw to Ey nappy being jai a Food ilated eae f of Fo: race £ a mine! work eee area iting mor- rite eB | Boll ae ‘es _ | Lotto re Oar Sarai E days) ll not cee ‘ prove ough i oe tri way a mee much 7 ; nove s not fj wi cir- fe ne, t op- | on to finan- { promo win F Hennt nun: dames a thee . | 3 440 Sa many the z Km pEES made rding MRS, EFFIE PENN PAYNE the Bi Mrs, Bile Penn Payne, of Cineinnatl|in the Union Revival meetings at Bethel has been leading the’ song ‘services| A. M. E. Church the past few weeks. Fifteenth street. Miss Perry's visit will|the F. A. and M. College....The Even- extend far Into the present month, und |ing ncertainers Pleasure Club met last perhaps longer... Subscriptions, renew-| Monday night at their usual place. ‘The ls and notes for ‘The Freeman in Duluth, | meeting ‘Was called to order’ by. Vice- Superior and the ranges should be sent| President Joseph B. Thomas. This club io Mr. G. 5, Kelley, 16 Cascade street, is making great preparations to enter~ Duluth, representing he Freeman at ths | tain thelr friends "hanksgiving eve, ead of the lakes. ON sale every Satur ee day. WASHINGTON, PA. CUBS CLOSE SEASON. Special to THE FREEMAN. — The grand rally of St. P. A. M. 3. layers Sign ontracts—| Church, which was held Ist Sunday, was All '09 Players Sign 1910 Contracts—| Church, which was held last Sund: IANOre ECR FOE Ines, Was ‘realized for the ‘benefit of the: now Sala Bae fdiiies...-Ahe young men Bible class of 7 this city’ is proving a grand. suosess.... LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Loutsvilie| the guest of Mera Laure Maen eens Cubs have closed a very successful wea-| Sie rfos ‘Stamaom premiee bore eoldlete Ak Son in every respect. ‘The loyal support | qhatles, Stenson, Dremier banjo soloist, is of the fans and the league ball playing] fling several davs\ engagement at the that ‘the Cubs played “are to "be ‘highly |e guest of ewe Holden tor several dee Fecommended: Manager, Stringer ts, ol ite has Just recovered from a severe spell credited for Louisville's crack pjha- v lanx. “His untiring effort to get together | Mctapune has reterne tere ator vor a fast team did noe fail him. ‘The Cubs| haya “akin with hee atiethnes ee Miss Said that their claws were aiways ready | #28, Spent Bere to draw blood, and they were,” ‘he Cus | ure Wasler i on the sick Het: held their own against al comers, ‘All‘of. the boys Will be ‘back in, the SHEFFIELD, ALA. ranks hext season, Stringer 1s looking bes for a ‘new ‘battery and it ts expected | Special to ‘Tue Fammwan. that ‘he will get several new palyers, Presiding klder C. W. Warren, of tte ‘The benefit game Sunday was a suc-[Wlorence district, preacied ils. farewell cess and the. boys got @ “nice littie| sermon Sunday night at the A.M. E. “cloud of dust” for thelr pockets. Push|Chureh. ‘The service was very’ interest= leaves ‘for ‘ils home in” Atianta, Ga..| ing" and uplifting, and- enjoyed. by all next’ ‘week, “Toney for Memphis, wrenn.| present. ‘he choir furnisived. the tuste, Collins for Cincinnati,0.,, Booker. for | 'The members raised the required amount Chattanooza, Tenn, West,’ Martin, Bris-|of dollar money and made their report, coe, Watson and Walace will wititer in| The presiding elder gave a very interest= Toulsville. Ing tecture after the sermon, and bid the ER POOR EN congrexation good-by. ‘Phe choir gang - | SGod be with you till we meet again.”..« “GAME KEEPER” ENTER- | “God bo wi ii RE * |Mr, and Mrs. I Knowles will ieave Mr. George Abrams, active in politics and sporting events, and better known as the “Game Keeper.” was In the right “pew” when Lew Shank crossed the wire a winner in the mayoralty contest ‘Tues- day, and is still cashing checks, shaking hands, and having a real good time. Thursday night George invited _his friends and co-workers to 462 West Fif- teenth street to a sheat supper Ite; freshments were served in “abundance,” and the “Game Keeper” was crowned the rings Of mood. falicws: Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Mr. G. ‘. Coates, train porter from Baltimore to. Cincinnati, came home sick..., Mr. Bert Willaims’ company passed ‘through Baltimore on their way to New York on a special train and dining car... -Quite a number of colored people from Washington, D. C., attended the Maryland Jockey Club, rave atthe Pimlico track last week. ....The Portland Kids team, of Annapolis Junction, are arranging “to meet all comers ‘next spring. W. H. Nichelson, manager; Wilber Hebrom,/captain. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THe FREEMAN. Paul Wisdom, of Pittsburg, Pa., gon of Emanuel and Kittle Wisdom, died Tues- day, October 26, and his remains were brought to Clarksville October 29 and buried from the residence on the 30th. ...the annual conference is bein held ai’ St Peter's A.M. EB Church, begin. ning November 2 and” closing "Sunday nizht, November 7..,.James Wisdom, of Pittsburg, Pa, is in the city....the churches of the city are practicing, and a hundred voices are being, prepared to receive Dr. Booker T. Washington, No- vember 15, who will iecture hore under the auspices of the Business Men's League....Mrs. Louise Cole and Mrs. Ann Proudy have been quite ill, but are now Improving. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Special to THR FREEMAN. Rey. Smith, of the Church of God, has left for the Southern part of the Prov- ince in the interests of his church. Rev. Helm is in charge of the local body un- til Rev, Smith's return... There is a rumor around town that Kev. Barbour is about to start In the express business. +. .Billy Morrison, of Morrison. and Washington, writes’ trom Langham and sends regards to all. Ho has withdrawn from the Alabama Warblers... Jack Ot Ver sends his resards to all,” He plays in San rancisco week of the idth. +. i. Re Taylor, of Independence, was Ini‘the eity last week on business... .Marlon Law. enee, the great Sunday’ achool worker of Mhicago, spoke to five thousand people in the ‘Thistle Rink on the 28th and 28th, Mr, Lawrence spoke sloni the line of the Sunday school and its work. He was grected with a much larger crowd than Bryan....Mre, Pierson, who was sick last week, is ‘much better at this writ- ing...-S, B. Kirk is improving rapidly. «Arthur Jones writes from Lashburn ahd tells of a narrow escape he had from having his arm broken in being thrown into the air, by the drive. belt on the threshing machine which he was firing. He sends his regards to all, and says he Will be here in a few weeks... All should attend. the gospel services being held every Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Loyal Legion headquarters. "Phe meet- Inge are in charie of Rev. J. B. Barbour, « -Several local parties are contemplat- ing'iving a drama at some near future date, Definite arrangements will be an- nounced soon... Leave all news matter, Advertisements, subscriptions, hanes, 0 address, or any complaint of not receiv. ing ‘The Breeman, ete, with Clifford C Mitchell, “the ssdmonton. correspondent. Call 240'Jasper ayenue Hast, ‘phone 1837, on oe Sengee Racwen oe hes eign eile po Sedeime prea The many friends of Mrs. Lawrence Pons, of West Belmont street, will be pleased to know that she is much better. wzaithe postal card party ziven at the taonage of Ble Zion’ Church. last Wednesday night by Mrs, 'T. R. Gaines and M. Thomas, was quite 4 success v.-.Mr. ‘Teno Lucas ‘was called home froin St. Lous, “Mo., on account of the sade death of his mother....The annual conference of ‘M. E. Zion churches of West Florida is being heid this week at Muscogee, Fla, under Bishop G. W. Al- stock....Mr. Noah Dawson Im very ill at his home on West Dadaden Street... Mr, George Johnson left last week to spend, while in St, Louis, Mo... Me fobert Thomas has bought the conirol- ling interest. in the Exeambla Grocery Company....Messrs, Ray Matthews and John N. Lewis write friends from Los Angeles, Cal, that they are doing well w..-Mrs, Cherry Powers is out again. to ihé ‘delight of her many friends....Miss Beatrice Penders leaves Ina few days for ‘Tallahassee to yesume her atudica tn Jessie Palmer. BALTIMORE, MD. PENSACOLA. FLA. the F. A. and M. College....The Even- ing Entertainers Pleasure Clab met last Monday night at their usual place. ‘The meeting Was called to order by Vice- President Joseph B, Thomas. This club is making great preparations to enter- tain their driende Thankartcine eve. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The grand rally of St, P. A. M. KE. Church, which was held last Sunday, was a grand success, Several hundred dollars was realized for the benefit of the new edifiee....Ahe young men Bible class of this city’ is proving a grand success... Miss Florence Blake, of Homestead, is the guest of Mrs. Louis Mosbay... “Mr. Charles Stenson, premier banjo soloist, is filling several davs’ engagement at the Casino. ... Rev. Elias, of McKeesport, was the guest of Rev. Holden for several days, He has Just recovered from a severe spell of sickness....Mrs. Marshall Wasler, of Pittsburg, has returned home after several days spent with her relatives. ...Miss Laura Wasler is on the sick list, Special to THE FREEMAN, Presiding Elder C. W. Warren, of the Florence district, preacied his farewell sermon Sunday night at the A. MB. Chureh. “The service was very interest= ing and uplifting, and. enjoyed by. all present. The cholt furnished the music, ‘The members raised the required amount of dollar money and made their report. ‘The presiding elder gave a very interest= ing lecture after the sermon, and bid the congregation good-by. ‘The choir gang “God bo with you till we meet again”... Mr. and Mrs, f. 5. Knowles will leave ‘Tuesday for Huntsville to visit the an- nual, conference of the A. M, B, Chureh, «..-The Mosale Templars ‘of America are preparing for the fall jubilee, which will convene November 19. Mr.’ W, M. Alexander, N. G. M., and Mr. L. L. Bow- ell, State Grand Master, will Teeture on init, day. cMre. S.A. Bowman’ spent Sunday In Gourtland. .. -Mre, Mattle Gip- son is quite ill,...Sir. Mrk Rutland and Miss Sittie Beli, of Cherokee, Ala., were quietly married ‘Thursday at the home of the bride. ‘Their future home will be In Sheffield. .The educational rally at Tus- cumbia, Aia., was quite a success. ‘The First Baptist and the A. M. E, Church Seon Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev, Marion, of the Missionary Bap- tist Church, has started a series of meetings....The A. M. . Church is progressing nicely: ‘The adult choir elected officers Friday night: Prof. Jas. Knight, president; Mary Sims, organist; Mary 'F. Thompson, assistant; Lula Knight, chorister; Bertha Hyte, secre- tary, ‘The juvenile choir has been or- ganized, with Mary F. ‘Thompson, or- ganist. ' The Sunday school has been re- organized, with Mr. Harry Edmunds, superintendent; Mrs. Lewis, Misses Rosa Vontreece and Leas Henson, teach- ers....Business men of the town: Mr. J. W. Hughes has a tin shop. Mr. Arra Terrel runs a grocery store and restau- rant combined....Messrs. Fines, Frazer, Wayne and Henderson, of Bedford, and Reve Poter, of Bloomington, attended the Maxonic lodge Monday night...Rev. H. J. ‘Thompson organized three” clubs at Bethel A. M. B. Church, ‘The follow- ing are the captains: Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Good and Miss Vontreece. al AIR ste Ra ah cage Elder Bryant, of the M. E, Chureh, has commenced a series of meetings, with Brother Harry Kelles as assistant preacher... Blder Webster. of the Forst Baptist, has commenced his meetines, with a” large ‘attendanee....Mrs, J.C. Gatewood spent last week ‘ag guest of Mrs, Belle Willis....Mr. Lawson Stron- ter,” of Indianapolis, is “visiting “old friénds in Paris this week, Mr. Bishop Meclennan_ will return to Indianapolis with Mr. Stronter next Sunday. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Theophilus Pullum at- tended a Hallowe'en’ party at Beaver Falls, Wednesday evening....Harry Br- ven has opened a. Japanese “restaurant at 21 Chestnut strect.....Robert Stewart ig able to be at his piace of business, on Commerce "street, after being in. two months with an injured le....Willlam Saunders will give hig next” skating party Monday. evening, November 8, it Avon Park. It will he a masquerade party....charles " Weatherspoon and Witian' Berry are on the sick list... George Burke, of Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hodse, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kel- ley, of Alliance, visited ‘relatives last week... Will Hall, “of 460. West Fed- tral street, ig doing nicely after. his operation....The St. Augustine Ipisco- pal Mission ‘will hold its fair. the rat Week in December... ,Daniel Barrett. is bn the sick list..-.The Widows and Widowers Club gaye a Hallowe'en party Monday evening. ‘They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Ormes.....The Mahoning Avenue Baptist Church” has arranged a. room for the pastor in the chureh....Mrs. Minnie Green, the. hair Gresser,’ of Pittsburg, is the guest of Mrs. Ernest Thompson...."The. Sunday dinners at Will Collins’ cafe, 338 Bast Street, are getting very popular... Mrs. Hallie @. town. presiaent” of the’ State Federation of Women's Clubs, met at Mrs. T. D. Berry's and organized a lit- Sane hts. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Dr. Henry Brewer and daughter, of Beaumont, spent several days here visit- ing....Mrs. Cynthia Woodward, _ the estecmed mother of Mr. D. Ware paid him and his family a visit from Clarks- yille....Dr. Ly B. Blultt, of St. Louis, lg Permanently located In the city aiain He wiss be.associated with his brother, Dr. B. R, Bluitt, in his ever-increasing practice..,.MP “Alex. Mitchell, of this City, died ‘Tuesday and was buried with the full rites of the Odd Fellows order, of which he ‘was a member in good Standing. Interment was at the ‘new eemetery....Mrs. Seymour, of Fort Worth, spent several days tere, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Perry, on’ Wil- liams ‘street....There were many’ visi- tors in the metropolis last week, visit- Ing relatives and friends and attending the fair... State Grand Master of all Masonic bodies in Texas J. W. McKin- ney Was here a short while this week on business for the craft....A new and modern K. of P. hall is soon to be erect- mwsay the beard of trustees of the five WASHINGTON, PA. SHEFFIELD, ALA, MITCHELL, IND. PARIS, KY. DALLAS, TEXAS. 1 Plans are being drawn, after which each lodge will elect its building committee to make the contract....Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mays entertained on Wednesday ¢vening at their residence a number of their home and out-of-town friends Who were here attending the fair. A’ most enjoyable evening was spent at various amusements. The fa- mous Capital City Quartette rendered several selections, which brought, the guests to their feet several times. ‘Then the doors of the dining room were opened and the guests were made ex- ceedingly glad they were there. Many toasts Were given and the health’ of the happy family drank, and the table was relieved of much of its dainty and choice good things....Mrs, Beatrice Ballinger, of Fort Worth, spent several days here mingling with ‘her many friends...Mrs, M. G. Johnson received a few of het vis- iting friends on ‘Thursday. night at 110 Boll’ street, in honor of Miss Daisy Lofton, of “Temple, who spent” several days here, A pleasant evening was had. -...Hon. W. E. King continues to im- prove, to the delizht of his wide range! of friends throughout the country... +A new step towrd the advancement of the young Negro boys and girls is the movement by the denomination of Free Will Baptist connection of north ‘Texas, They have bought a tract of good land, and are building suitable houses there on to start an industria! school. ‘The promoters of this work are Revs. H. 1. Brown, D. L. Lewis, J. G. Gritfin, N.W. Hennigin and R. C.'Chamberlin....Mes: dames N. E. Young and. ‘Pennie’ Brad- ford, of Calvert spent several days here, the ‘guests of Mrs. J. A. Gilmores, at 440 San Jacinto street.” They were shown many social courtesies while here... ‘The All Texas Social Club management made the hit of the season by engaging the Bismarck Ferries Comedy Company for the club Wednesday night....The Capital City Quartette 1s cleaning ‘them up on that singing act at the Grand Central... Mrs, Prank Carter is up, after a few weeks’ iiiness....Mr. S. C. Crook and Mrs. Cynthia Jackson were married last Week... Miss. Susie “Taylor was called to Ennis on account of the ines oe Waa) Santee MEMORIAL MEETINGS IN HONOR OF GEN. 0. 0. HOWARD. To the Alumni, Former Pupils and Friends ‘of Howard University, Greeting? You have already been made aware of the death of Gen. 0. 0. Howard, founder and ‘patron saint of Moward University. General Howard. stands “out. before. the civilized world as the Incarnation of Chris: tian philanthrops: To us who have been the special bene- ficiaries of his labors, his death has a deeper significance and meaning. I. am sure that every loyal son of Howard has been profoundly moved by. the tidings of bis demise, ‘As president of the Alumni Association of Howard University, 1 propose memorial meetings in his honor in the different ities" where a considerable number of Howard men are tobe found. In’ cases where local alumni associations have been Organized, I siggest that mectings be ar- Fanged under thelr auspices. In. other instances, let the spirit. of loyalty’ and Eratitude’ make this an occasion for bring- ing all. Howard men together. T deem Wt appropriate that this occasion be utilized to stimulate interest dn. the proposed Alumnl gymnasium, for the phy= Sieal development of our student body, how. over. 1,300 strong” T shall’ be glad fo take up ‘details of such arrangements through ‘correspondence with those "who Will assume the leadership in the several Communities. When all the world stands ready to do homage to this Christian hero and: phitas- Urropist, surely the sons of Howard Unie versity will lead the way. Yours truly, Kenny Miner, Fresident Alumni ‘Association, Howard University. SHERIFF SHIPP AND FIVE DEPUTIES IN CONTEMPT Must Go to Washington to Be Sen- tenced—Echo of Johnson Lynching. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 3.—Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp ‘of Chattanooga, ‘Tenn, and five of his co-defendants in the prose: cution by the United States for contempt of the Supreme Court of the United States, will be, reduited to appear before the court on the 15th of this month to undergo, sentence at the hands of the court.” Their petition for rehearing was today denied by the court, but. without any reasons being stated for the denial, “The men who will undergo sentence, in addition to Shipp, are his deputies, Gibson, Collins, Nolan, Padgett and Hayes, all of whom ‘were found guilty during the last term of court. ‘They are charged with conspiring to iynch a Negro named’ Ed Johnson, In March, 1906, after the court had taken cognizance of his case. He had been found gullty of assault and, had ap- pealed to the Supreme Court... The night after the announcement that the Federal Court would review his case he was taken out of the jail and lynched, NEW ORLEANS NEWS. BY V. P. THOMAS: NEW ORUBANS, | Le) Qot/ 23.—-Abe Independent Benevolent” Assoctation, of which Mr. R. Armstead ts the president, spread a two hundred and fifty: dollar sup- per for its members and their guests In the halls of St. Katherine building on Wednesday niglit, and heard addresses from a number of the friends of the or- ganization. Dr. L. ‘T, Burbridge, Hon, Walter L. ‘Cohen, Judge J. Madison’ Vance and others were among the speakers on the occasion. ‘The weather somewhat In- terfered with the attendance, as the s0- ciety had prepared to ‘make the oceasion pleasant for something like five hundred people, The Independent Is one of the largest benevolent’ societies in the clty among the colored people. Friends of Dr. J. Willis gave him a most pleasant surprise at his home Tues- day night. A stag party composed of some of the leading colored people in this ety met at the Burbridge and Dejale's drug ‘store that night and Dr. Burbridge went over and got Dr. Willis, and in some Way persuaded him to leave home, and While he was away the crowd who knew of the plot repaired to his home and quiet- ly waited for him and Dr. Burbridge to return. When Dr. Willis got back and found ‘his house fillea with so many of his friends he was so surprised that he did not know, what to say. One of those spreads of good things that Mrs. Willis knows 0 well how to prepare soon put before the visitors, and they and the Doc- tor made the best use possible of It in short order. 2 A Fine Selection. Dr. L, T, Burbridge, the well-known suc- cessful physician and’ surgeon, of the firm of Burbridge & Dejoie of this city, has been elected a_teacher in. Flint Médical College. Dr. Burbridge is popularly re- garded as one of the most competent and Skillful physicians and surgeons that the race has even had in New Orleans, and his selection as one of the teachers. at Flint is en indication of the purpose of the school to give its students first-class teach- — Importers Kicking Against Open Hearing. ‘The question of open hearings before the board of general appraisers of mer- chandise Is beng agitated in the east and the indications are that the biggest kick- ors against the Idea will be the importers who do not want the public to be let in on the facts about the cost of production and the market price in the country of ex- Portation of the articles imported by them. ‘An indication of the opposition of import- ers to open hearings was given apd seen in the action of certain New York’ Import- ers some days back When a motion was made byl their representatives present at a hearing before the board of general ap- praisers in that city to forbid the taking Of stenographic notes by a reporter for a New York protectionist paper, Permission had been granted the paper by the board to have a representative at the hearing and the reporter was there taking down what was being said when he was noticed by the importers’ representatives and a Prompt move, was made by, them to have fim quit. ‘They did not want any report mage of what they were saying about the ost of production and the market price of the articles they Imported, and on thelr motion the public note taking was at once Stopped. Of course, that will not abate the public curlosity a ’bit. On the contrary, the people will wonder more and more why the Importer does not want the public to Nothing Too Good for you. That's why we want you to take CASCARETS for liver 3 bowels. It's not advertising talk— tut merit—the it, wonderful, lasting ment of Ca that we want you to know by trial, Then you") have faith—and join the millions who keep well by CASCARETS, alone. CABCARETS 100 a tox tor a weeks treatment, all druggists, Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes « month. —_————...., Know these things, ‘The public is no ome imc ‘and ehtaRese Mae PUR I the Successful Applicants, onbliss Bloise Marshall, Miss Anita sims oneaus and Saas Buea pels, Ania Sin secon examination aia see the tiatlona oat ie enere RY cones Indies are ail praauneceesy hits, Suite erneye cae Suaauntes of, Soutien Ui ie mente eee GuGnaE ec. Calvary Baptist Church, Fifth ana y, streets, with the assistance of the mentek of his ‘church, ‘will begin a series ‘of ae tures November 1. "Russia, Its Gee sruphlcal Siiyatien, tte Boop," oli wewill be the: subject ty. See Rioy, We ke Most Senttine ae t, te Monday’ night, November 4. On tio lowing Monday nights in the month thors will be lectures On various subjects. iyo Tenement Settlement will be. the. sunset Monday night, November 23. ‘mc yt tein Nortoa institaie Sant’ wit wae music. “Since the Lord has blessed my so have not had anything to do with thewae dle and the bow," was the expressisn a the Rey, C. Co Bates, pastor of the Tia, cock Street Baptist Churen. “‘rhere wes Sn entertainment given at his cinch Nol violin solo was given by" Jos Quinte The number was fine but the Rev. Bates could not see it that way. The entertain- ment Was under the direction ‘of Dioe Tulle H Brown, of the Louisville Com servatory of Mule. Cary B, Lewis has returned trom Pa- aueah, Key., ‘where he was entertained by Dr. 8. H. George, Mr. and Mrs. Avant, Prof. G. W. Jackson, Dr. Van Davis. Mi and Mrs. A’ W. Watkins’ Dr. and Mrs 1 G""Merchant and Miss Rosena ‘Maple. te Addressed the students af the Lincotn tisk School and delivered a speech in favor ot the Republican candidates for office tn the city administration. Mr. Lewis ‘had boca in that section of the state with Bishop c. T, Shatter, covering conferences, Mrs, Georgia Barkley Gomez, of Lexing- ton, Ky. and who bas the best. soprise Voige ih” the show and’ singns’ “The Har. bor of Lost Dreams,” went to Lexington Auesday to see her mother. “Mrs. Gomes gang before 20,000 people last year at the Lexington Patr the aay that’ Booker Washington spoke. She is te latest ai Junct tothe show’ and with a litte more #xperience will most Ikely ripen into ‘one of the best'in the profession, Miss M. Spratt Brown, who is connected with the public school, 18 developing into Hine candy maker. She had on sale at ths oat. C. Ae Bazaar this week some vers fiae hand-made chocolates.” Mise Worn is a‘student during the summer at an Bast: Erm sehiool, taking, Domestie Sclenes Mr. Ea Thomas will open his now cate and pool room at West Walnut St Satur Gay, Nov. 8. Mr, Thomas, or Islas he ig Generally called, has a tiost of riends He invites all of his old friends and de- sites to make new ones. Louis MeWli- liam, manager, Joe Saner, mixer. + |, The entertainment given St. Peters Beneficial Aid Soctety was « grand affair Quite a snug Hitie, sus mwas realized. Mrs. Bett” Hooker, president: Mrs A. fe Spaulding, secretary; Mr. J. Jacob Payne, treasurer, ca Mr, and Mrs. Sterling B. Rex, who have been with the Williams and Walker com= Dany since 1904 were the guests this week Rt the home of Dr. J. A.C. Lattimore They were highly entertained during thelr stay. ae ‘The Young Men's Christian Association has organized. a. football team. John Davis; former captain of the Central High School, is manager, and Keats Dean, of the State University, is captain. Drs, Hambrich and Patterson are the Inewenmers. The doctors must think Louls- Ville ts a good thing, as Louisville has the largest ‘number of practicing physicians than any’ city in the eountey- Miss Minnie Brown, who sang go sweet- ly Mast “season. “The Ted Rose" in the Wiliams company, has recently. lost. her Mother and father, She was absent. this Week Her snany friends of this eity have Sent letter of sympathy, Dr. I G. Jordan, the “Little Baptist steatn nine” of the. Baptist denomina- fon, ts tn the city of New York. Dr. Jor- fan’ is there ¢o see. Mary, Buskhan, Rev Bast and his wite, sal tg Africa. Mr. Matt Owsley, a member of the Wil- lanms and Walker company, was absent from the show this week, due to the death fof his brother, Angelo. ‘This is the ‘ifs Brother to dle ia five Years. Miss Jeanotto Williams, of Paris, Dt and one of the most charming young girls in“that state, wil visit Mrs. L. i Gan- Away, 1137 "West Chestnut’ street, next hice se Mr. Rube Foster, of Chicago, was here on business this week. Unele Tube 's always welcome, . Richard Cooper, a New Albany boy. Is inthe city. this week with the Wiliams and Walker show, Mr, Bert Williams, “Mr. Vaughn ant Tease Shipp were the’ guesis of Mr. John Pinions je ‘Mise Carrie Varian, of Owensboro, Ky was in the elty this week, Can B, Lewis Concluded from Page One. card, and, like wine, he grows better wth age,’ Mr’-Finiey fs’ man of liberal ed tation and his jokes have genuine “clas: fo them. While humorous and clean-cut hie mapla-fre fan makes the, wisest Up _and take notice, ff they would met the Pau benehe of the points.” The wonder I= how he can think of so many bright thins= to say every week, without “repeating himself." He has the latest songs, an not one yet has falled to "go big.” An Enportant member of the Hiawatha stat Is hte. Haymond Murray, who operates the thoving-pleture, apparatin in the actin Toom, He picked up the business during the ‘summer at a_show at River View. Coming. ‘back ‘to Washington, he. passed the operator's examination, secured !I- Sense and ta now rated aa an expert, THe Sepia and accurate manner in which the Fedis are handled attest his skill in this direction. “The Hiawatha is helping the proscribed Negro race in, Washington to Solve! the. amusement. problem Mphe “Maceo,” another moving-ploture house, will open about Thanksgiving time. jou. twosmory building has been erect. ea by Me. James. F. Childs, and besides the ‘theater the structure will contain a Sic-room living apartment, an office and ePfore root,» The bulding 1s located on fhevgoutheast corner of Bieventh and U Streets Northwest, ‘The National Benefit Association, of which De Ie W. Brown is president, has Yurehased the buliding atthe northwest earcer of Eleventh and U streets, and Will femodel it for business, purposes. ROW. THOMPSON. Nap Pa > tans Pe Tay ae a ( Nea Re Y W\ \SSeee Additional Stage News on Page Six. }, Leulrie Hi, Henry ‘Troy and Tom piuwn, of the Bert A. William Company, hoe valers at The Freeman office last pioyd Harris 19 doing @ fine singing and conturtion act. Which Is very clever, and (ities to hear from Hi Henry and Clemo Harr W. A, ‘Thomas, of the Congo King, cay “ietton’ Mowe “Gnpin_and- Laranes (Poult: L'aon’t know very much, but it Monroe ‘Tabor, the Southern Yodeler and tur closed with the Richard & Pringles’ {inincls. Now at 409 W. Orange street, Fecwsonville, Fla gun Shelton is another star from Texas vis making good in the Bast as prin- ial comedian. with Baryea’s Southern Chicker Jack Company, hoya MeDonaia, the well known pian- ots the company at the Blite Theater, Hiorence, &._C.. Mrs. MeDantel of the Eine theater sends regards to Mrs, Carrie Hall hort A. Willams was the guest of #I- a Knox, manager of ‘Phe Freeman, iting the engagement of his company uring ity lant: ween Alonzo Peterson, musical director of the nite Vivater of Florence, & G, sends re- fans 0 Marion ‘Trice, of Dunbar's Male Giirette. and. Prank Crosby, Majestic ‘heater, Greenville, S.-C. Me, John, Scott, an Indiana product, woveling with “Paid In Pulls” taking the see ure Tapanese, was In ‘the tty. this bc.” The ‘company played a three-day Thaement ae Hngish's, JohnH, Wickliffe, trap-drummer of the pk Stock, Company, Cinelanatl, sends Panis to frlenda, and! would ike to hear fim wn, Causin and George Myers. Per~ Honent adress, 4TH FRERMAN, Mrs, Walter Johnson, a well-known yrovlucer of Vaudeville aets, was a Free- hun visitor this week, MF, Johnson ts {iiine an engagement with the Morning, Xion and Night Co. at the Empire, Mire, Marry Fiddler has returned to Sev York City, and was accompanied as Ey'as Buftale by her husband, who, was fn route to Toronto, Canada, ‘to fill the Miuement of Piddier and Shelton, Dovid PB, Smith wants to hear from yuined ‘Simmons, “stage manager "In Micon, Ga.” "Mn. Simmons, please , write io 0" W, 42th street, Chattanooga, Tenn., Tuvid D Smith important.) Regards (OW. d. Stiles and Joe ednnings. ‘Tho ‘Famous Capital Quartet, Sohn Wenn frst tenor: Luke Byeeman,” second ‘nur; Oscar B. Shelly, baritone, find Jno. Willer, basso, have ‘been: making. a” big Hiclat ‘ge. Atrdome. at Dallas, "ex., re- ving four and Ave encores nightly. ‘coors Day has Teft the “Sunny South” vant is now-en route with the “Su- ‘nice iver” Company as tenor singer ithe Palmetta Rour-—-George Day, Bd- ra Wiliams, WH FE “Cupp, | Jotinson UlNen “they are meeting with’ great sue- Syne Witt play New: Xone Clty ee ea The ‘Thompsons, Lizzie and Thomas, Sul With ‘The Congo King Co, and Sof renards to Ida Roberson and "Ken- weg Lows, af New Orleans. Arthur ion ie'stiN with us and sends regards iy el. Dan, Hull ts making a big hit Solin PVbaeansmagnifieanalvidualey,” fy Neto, Rrown and Bngitsn, also Bid- Hland and Jones, while playing Charles- too, W. Vai, were’ dined by W. 0. Terry, his beautiful residence, and. an enjoy ye time was had. Daniel Riley, mana- kro Bland and gfones, was algo present, Many of W."O. erry's friends will no Sinbt he glad to know that he has. devel- ‘Soa ina) pharmacist, and owns his own ‘on. “We ‘land and dones) and Mana- ser Riley wish. him suiecess, The Maceo Vaudeville ‘Theater Circuit ‘ce opened a mew vaudeville. theater in Columbia, SC." Te also will be ealled the weve, and will be Anown, on the ctr. cuit ss, “Maceo, No. 2" The “Maceo” croult is the pioneer colored vaudeville reat of the South. Te has always been oe bolle of this management to give the fuie’ clean, Wghcelags-vaudevite- and, 2 Rrict_ maintenance. of good, order. We fav a" strong show. om and are having lon sudieners every might. Regards to font’ {U8 Stil enjoying fine weather and po <<."und our, company. Kets ie We had for the last part of Hocus one" of Me Perrys comedy et ‘ed “Champion Foot Runner Wiese which was @ serenm. Miss tew y...) Sweet, our play writer, has a Te, for te next week entitied “The Eo Git" Ratley “Our stage mane HET Me Too Sweet, ts doing fine with Wate ance. Mie Johnnte. Wood, the EAU bonist, Jolned us last week and 1s Mise <,, {eM seream. Our soubrette, i Aug Cook, and Miss Floyd Fisher iy «Johnson send regards. to fin gation, Would dike to hear THE PROFESSION AT SANTA FE, CUBA. Me — . cs 1 Smith hae tett the stage for and-is stopping at the Isle of Pines for her health. She sends regards fo all the boys and girls in and around New York and would like to hear from Cagda Johnson, Tita, Gross and the Mehhs. onie Foreey is doing some good time ‘at Felipes, and sends regards to New York and Washington, D.C. z Prof. F. D, Sulis continues to entertain at Cafe Indiana. His favorite rag is “Oh You Kid,” and says it Is the best yet. Wants to hear from Miss Mamie Payne and Pearl Woods. ‘The Clatrs are out of the biz. We have a very nice lot on Isle of Pines and expect to build goon, “Regards to the Por. ters, also would like to hear from Harry Williams, Detter Known ‘as Skeeter, ‘was with White City shows some time ago. PEKIN THEATER AT CINCINNATI. The beginning of the second week of Leo's Stock Company, playing at the Pe- kin in Cineinnatt, isthe starting of one more week of clean, wholesome and. side- splitting comedy. ‘Those who have been among the regulars of the theater's Da- trons ‘say no show has ever been seen In the ttle playhouse that has ‘caused as mueh laughter as have the ones produced by the above company. Miss Warneta Wilson, who is “Dolly Lee, of Hacken- sack, N. 3," could not portray the charac. ter any’ more vividly if she had been. bred and born a country lassie. She is a Scream, Brown and Lowry, open and close with @ roar of laughter. ‘Their sketch is one of the funniest ever seen on a vaude- yille stage, James Heydon is a laugh from start to finish. Really, the fellow is a laugh to look at, To 1s’a real mono- logist—that’s all. “Then comes the. fun- niest of all comedies, “Iothel's Hired Hus- band,” a scream from beginning to end. In ail, the show is great—simply a com: Dany ‘of very clever performers. Next Werk “Manager Lee presents his | atock company in. Lee's New and. Up-to-Date Minstrels, 'S. . O, sign hangs out at the Pekin continuously. KANSAS CITY TO HAVE COLORED THEATER. DOA) OLE PRERMAT, ‘During my stay this week In Kansas City T was invited to, attend a banquet at Which a number of prominent colored. citt- zens had aasembled to discuss the feastbil- ity of launching a colored theater in the city. Mr Lewis Woods, publisher of the Karisas City Sun, was the promoter of the scheme, and with ‘him X had the: pleasure of viewing the property in whieh the thea- ter will be located. A Jewish synagogue located at the corner of Lith and. Oak strects, is the site selected, and It 1s tdeal- ly adapted for the enterprise. The stock of the company was rated for three thou- Sand dollars, and. subscriptions ‘more than covering thé ‘amount. was subscribed at the banquet. “Seis the intention of the gentlemen concerned to run. a place on high moral lines and provide attractions entirely devoid of vulgarity. A permanent Orehestra is to be & feature of the house, Vaudeville “and 'a ‘small. stock company together with moving pictures will form the basis of the entertalnment. The thea ter is also suifielentiy large atid adaptable for lectures and other. large gatherings. ‘With. a population of over $0,000. Ne~ groes in Kansas City proper, a large population in Kansas City, Kan., Inde- pendence and Rosedale, and’ with the dis- trimination against eolored patronage in all of. the amusement enterprises of the city, this theater shonid prove an attrac- five’ amusement feature ‘or the. Kansas City citizens of color, Mr. Lewis Woods, the promoter, is to be congratulated on the Selection’ of such an. ideal proeprty for the veture and for the high Standard he hopes to: maintain when the project is launched, ‘as well .as for substantial, financlal' resource he has deemed neces- sary to back the venture, SAM CORKER, JR., Aavance Agent for Cole & Johnson's "The- ‘trical Co. CLEVER BILLY YOUNG, With McCabe’s Georgia Troubadours, Is Given a Royal Good Time in Honor of His 49th Birthday. ‘The members of the Georgia ‘Trouba- ours showed. their appreciation of the verteran refined performer, Billy Young, by remembering his 49th birthday, which occurred at Arthur, Towa, Saturday, Oct, Both. Wm, McCabe's Troubadours have en- Joved the distinction of having a phenome. nally long run, for a small company, hav- Ing run’ threc consecutive seasons 'with- out closing, summer or winter. And bust- hess is So encouraging It Is little wonder that the members of the company can part with a few of thelr simoleons in or: Ger to give one another a good time when the occasion requires, "On" Saturday forenoon Billy was re- minded, by receiving of congratulatory felexrains from. different parts of the country. from friends, that the was rap- diy advancing toward the “half-century "The members of the company immedi- ately set about preparing to give him a time that would’ be stamped indelibly” tn his autograph of memory. After the per. formance they went to. the Hotel Taf. ferty, the dining room doors opened and the table that we set our eyes upon was enough to make an singel amack his Tips After. blessing, we “hove to” with spir- ited appetites.’ After supper there were many fitting toasts and. complimentary Speeches. William McCabe acted as toast. master and presentation speaker. Clever Billy received many useful presents, as follows: One double-barreled shotgun, from. William McCabe manager; two boxes fine elgars, from Mr, Lindsay. opera house manager; one gent’s traveling bag dnd complete set of Shakespeare's works, Mrs. L, H, Young, Lexington, Ky.; one meerschaum gold-trimmed pipe, Miss Ea- na McCabe; one complete gold and silver. trimmed shaving set, Warren and Wind. bush; one. plain gold band ring, Neola Farrola: Kid gloves, sill handkerchiefs, ties and opal stick-pin_ (birthstone), by united: members of company. We all dispersed at 1:20 a.m. wishing success to the man who for twenty-six years of show life has entertained mult: tudes of people and made many a smile chase dull care away from the facers of hig audience. ‘Long life to Clever Billy! “MR. LODE OF KOAL.” J.D. Howanp. ‘An epoch in muscal travesty was pre- sented at the Park Theater last week when Mr. Bert, Williams and his company of singers, dancers and comedians appeared in the tuneful and hilarious “Mr. Lode of Koal.” ‘The oddity and uniqueness of the Show is worthy of more than a. passing comment.” In fact, columns could be writ- ten setting forth the manifold. possibilities of this ambitious effort of Messrs. Ship & Rogers. As a salty into the realms of such productions as “Wizard of Oz," “Babes in Aoyland,” “Beauty and the Beast” and other shows of a fabulistic basis, “Mr. Lode of Koal” is distinctly a premiler 80 far as colored performers and writers ate concerned. A successful invasion of this new field means the subsequent develop- ment of a different class of characteriza- tions such as has never come in requisition in the past productions from the pens of Negro writers. Just why other than favorable com- ment could be made on the production as a whole I fail to understand. ‘The muste is good, the chorus excellent, the lines bright and witty, the scenario ‘and setting perfect in detail, with a cast representing the best talent procurable among the race. Construetively the show is clever in both trend and text. ‘There are no glaring In- consistencies. This fact alone. warrants boundless praise for the authors. | AS a matter of fact Negro playwrights and per- formers, too, for that matter, are but as infants in all they do pertaining to the stage when compared to the white brother THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. irene te eee with his centuries of experience, bound- dan contest—Elbridge, Warde, yt it Test resource and opporioaitg. "in ide | Brown. Singleton and = Buctich, Were: | tf Lode of Koal” a picture is presented of an| shouting and buck dancing by Mrs. Moore, ZP) \ oda tint and hue.” Its characters of a type|a lady who makes good yerywhere ‘and| | He never before seen in a colored show. How|of the team of Moope and re. Our} and §: dsliciously refreshing and how generous ts | Watermelon Quarters ls tinction teases | Mose the public reception of this new depart-|of the show. Mr. Chas. Smith, Mr, Jesse ure frim the. jaded slap-stick buffoonery of | Henderson, Mr. Richard M. Brown and| Jos. the past. Jacob Warde. The two Walburgs, Mr. | next s Does the advent of a show of the char-|and Mrs, area team that always pleases, | save r acter and make up of “Mr. Lode of Koal”|and also Mrs. Moore and Smith. Our really mark an era in Negro stage craft? | show is closed by our tfo star comedians, Coo: Thiele’ question that is golag the rouuds | Measea Brows aca Mestisn at eke taee | meee among the reat thinkers andestudents of [act entitled “Urcle Boke’ Hote ees | mae the stage and its technique. Broadway, of | Old Plantation,” and it is howling suc- course, must answer the question. It ‘the | cess. Prk characters created by the coming forth of] Brown and English send regards to Mr. | send 1 “Mr, je of oKal” are accepted in New|and Mrs. Thomas Thompson and Dan R.|as “C York it Is but a step further when such | Hull, of the oS King” Co. great Comedians as ‘Ar, Williams and oti | —Mé Chas. Smith and qe Cunningham | The ers I might mention will be seen from|send regards to Mr. and Mrs. Sacre and|of the ——— | under cork in spectacular, fantaies, fables} Blanche Simms and Mr. and Mrs. Ger-|3, at and. travesties, "tr will then, but but an-| trudo and Mause MeDenieis egards|| other step until our colored comedians will| 1. W. Batsell send reesttis to Mr. Lee| Mac around | come to their own—the privilege of tack-| Ford, Chas, Crawford and Estes Pace, of | Green, “from |ling the same kind of plays aaa work as|the H. i Denviligs Misamis: aor ace | Gees Mehhs. | Nat Goodwin, William Crane, the late Sol|the Royal orchestra of Sherman, Tex. A time | Smith Russell and others which their] Mr. Jas, Hhine ‘sends scotia to, Mr. | 7 York | Foal ability as actors will be elven scope." |JJud. Anderson end Bisle Eeaven, tote ut | wares tertah T am eran amd ey oe ex-|the Mahara’s Minstrels. She p ertain | preasion of the Gotham press on the open= =) Se is “Oh ling of “Mr. Lode of oKal” which, doubt- THE FAMOUS GEORGIA MIN- De t, yet. | less, ‘will prove of great edueational. value STRELS. persor ‘Payne | to some critics throughout the country who His a “we [aes already’ rendered thelr verdict 602] ose show tg tn Texue, dotng weit. we OU" on Mg] show are Droud Yo tay. that a the cotmpany Ys] Jon @ Pore iSON AND WASHIN hew Teporting well and hearty. Mr. Leon= @For| MORRISON AND WASHINGTON. | {rj Gaines fo. has peed, throughs | 8,4, 7,8! | iy Morrison and Helen Washington | ond Stage of severe ines, 1s now took | briagr 0 Jare a musical comedy sketch team, Mr. map who could, make a living selling his| ey lorrison is a comedia: r singer, | photos. ur show is now invadir the byim J NATL. | Morrison Js a comedian and tenor singe | photos. “Our show is now invading’ the | A" ie “4 PRS Pa : seh DS a tee. i fir a "i ay. ee] ee ¢ oad . Mick i eae OLD DEHOMEY AGAIN. er Man. The remains shops are doing a ete ee cen ee Bae ee em eB Boras ora fe penn cate eaueeing Bau creche, Gis Pun, i a Bia een, ee it pao es cece Bis, Be cenit ie TATA as te Colored show shops throughout the Bee tanh alsa Ser eect Os eh ee ea chances. ‘They have a permit to ramble Breer ce eee oe ee eee ate oe Seta pean ee atk ee nee ees mee Bless talent ans higher salary, Go on, brother! Miller and Lyle, the talking team, from cenit ai, the tens team, from shea! - ee Beuiacsns aie wisatiae crety ecouat sate Sa Bra.an aed oper, Toots at aes are ene in at the Grand. is simply burning up the Sighs vae ide ae Rea Mudaie Wea ie, act stated out oh nerve, But’ is now workin on its merite DIXIE MINSTRELS, Wo carry a band of twelve pleces, which renders some of the best music written. Mr. ‘Timmons, our band leader, keeps his band supplied with the best standing musie. The members of the band are as follows: Willie ‘Timmons, leader and ‘cornet: Sam- uel Burn, solo cornet: Bert Adams, first Dass; Jno, Alford, 1 clarinet ; D. W. Bat- sell, solo B clarinet; Jas. Shaw, baritone; Hampy Waiburg, trombone: Henry James, tuba} Jas, Ithine, solo alto; George Owens, frst ‘alto: Jas, Walburg, trap drummer; Sacod Warde, bass drummer, ‘Our orchestra is lead by Mr. Jas. Rhine, and the public Is always pleased with thett music, Tt is composed of the following: Jas, Whine, first violin and leader; Samuel ‘Burns, ‘second violin; ‘George Owens, vi- ola; D. W. Batsell, ‘first clarinet, Willie ‘Timmons, first cornet ; Bert Adams, second cornet: Jas. Shaw. valve trombone; Ham- py Walburg, slide trombone: ° Henry James, bass violin; Jas. Wauburg, trap Grummer and bells.” ‘Brown and fnglish, Warde and Eldrige, Singleton and Carson are the funny men’ on'the end and sends the crowd away yelling. “Our opening, ESweet Dixie Land,” makes a hit every- where, Our olla is opened by Mr. Carson, the young contortionist, iking. of ail voung” Sters, “He always’ pleases. Then Mr. We. LE. Byaridge, our monologe artist, who makel good everywhere singing, his “Rip Van Winkle Was a Lucky Man, but Adam Hod Him Beat a Mile” Fun for all our dancing contest—Elbridge, Warde, Grown. “ingleton aoa eeetitn, Wate shouting and buck dancing by Mrs: Moore, lady who makes good everywhere and $f the team "ot Moope and Moore. Our Watermelon Quartette is another feature of ‘the show, “Mr Chas. Smith, ‘Mr. Jesse Henderson, Mr. Richard M. Brown’ and Jacob Warde.” ‘The two Walburgs, Mr. and Mrs, are'a team that always pleases, and also “Mrs. Moore and. Smith, Our Show 18 closed by our tfo star comedians, Messrs Brown ana English, in thelr funny, Act ‘entitled. “note. Mplrs’ Hetura tothe Gia Plantation,” and it is'a howling sue: cess ‘Brown and English send regards to Mr. and Mrs, ‘Thomas ‘Thompson and Dan i Hil, of ne “Congo King” Co, ‘Mf, ‘Chas, Smithy and ‘bMle: Cunningham gend regards to Mr. and Mrs. Sucre and Blanche Simms and ‘Mr and Mie. Ger. frude and Mause McDanieis: D, W. Batsell send regards to Mr. Lee Ford, Chas, Crawford and Estes Pace “of the Ht. BDanville's: Minstrels, and “also thie Royal orchestra of Sherman, ‘ex. Mr. “Jas. ‘Rhine “sends regards to” Mr. JJno, Andérson and Susie Beaver, late of the Mabaras Minstrels, THE FAMOUS GEORGIA MIN- STRELS. Our show is in Texas, doing well. We are proud to say that ail the company’ Is new reporting well and hearty. Mr. Leon- ard Gaines, “who has passed) through a second stage of severe illness, is now look- Ing fine and dandy. He now looks like a man who could make a living selling his photos. Our show is now invading. the hew territory in Texas known as the Pan- handle district, still opening new houses. We ate very sorry that we have failed to keep an account “of the houses we have opened this season, We have all reason to believe it would be a record-breaker, as ew are still at the game. Mr. Holland has the name and record of being one of the best advance men that ever fronted a show. iis work this, season is certainty convineing proof of his wonderful ability and experience in the show business. Mr. Filkins, our manager, brings up tho rear of the Show good and clean, leaving noth- ing but good results behind,” eopping the dough or collateral amid smiles and. com- ments from the managers, who most all ask for the show to open their houses next season. Mr. Rascoe, of Tulia, Texas, pleads strongiy for our show to come back hext season and open his house and take in the Panhandle district, which he claims would mean real money’ to us. He says the minstrel show Is the best of its kind that was ever in his house, and the people that are with the show have won for them- selves @ very great name, one that would go far ahend of us, not only as performers In their different fines, but on the street, about the car, and al‘ ithe various ways one may chance to find them. He gave us a clean write-up that space will not allow us to reproduce, ‘The following is an ex- tract from Mr. Rascoe’s notice: “The R. & P. Minstrels certainly de- lighted their audience with a show far above the ordinary minstrel show. The house was well filled with people who really enjoyed hearing sweet singing and real music by a strictly first-class orches- fa, and seeing some very clever burlesqucs and stunts of wit and humor performed by real artists in that line of work, All re- ceived full value for their money. ‘The first part, sitting, was a club room of aris. tocracy, hung with draperies, and formed a. background ‘appropriate for the occa- sion. ‘The chorus work was. very 00d. ‘The bass solo, “The Sentinel Asleep,” was well worthy of the liberal applause given It in honor of the big-voiced basso, Major Daniels, ‘The neat working little come- dian, who don’t have to do anything but give’ one of his comical salutes or facial expressions to his audience for a terrific outburst of applause, is the well-known Kid Langford, Another ballad that was highly received and exceptionally well ren- gered was “I Wonder Who's Kissing Her New," by Sidney Kirkpatrick, and _re- ceived generous applause. Billy King and Clarence Rowel, the real mirth and laugh provokers, closé this elaborate first part, thus winning for themselves the most laurels in thelr droll joke-making, with a new stock of jokes and puns that was really amusing, profusely laughable and jumorous.” ‘The above is simply gleaned from the leading paper of this section. We now invade the Panhandle. THE PROFESSION AT PHILADEL. PHIA. George Wright is acknowledged the best straight comedian on this circuit. “A local paper states he is wasting ttalent In this class of show, Madam Laura Tayior closed with the ‘Toliver show, and is now resting: ‘Josephine Berkeley 1s the neatest per- former.on the “street,” and her partner, Henry’ Thompson, the’ sweetest sinzer. ‘Carl Cooke returns from the South te play Forepaugh's next week, Georwe "Lockley Is areal gentleman and Samuel Siegel has done well in get: Ung so popular a manager. John ‘Green, hetter known as “Pop,” has Deen offered the! star part of th Oyster Man.” Mrs. Green Is recovering, after @ severe IMness, Biz Baby Braxton owes his success tc Pop Green Frank Davis, of the North Pole, has some nice offers for this and next sea. "A. W. Witsall’s theater has discon Unuied vaudevitie, and. Baby. Jim, th Fit-pound boy. keeps them laughing. Wesley Norris ald not appear, as. her aided. Clever John Rucker is at the Plaza making good. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson open in Peters burg November 7th. Happy Joe Outen is now producing comedian at the Orpheum, ‘At Tucker's ‘Theater, Moss and Black have entaxed Billy Swigzetts to succeec Charile Wilson. Mamie Campbell, Grace Jackson, Lawrence Turner and Liicy: ang ate all doing fine this week, Sater’ Bundy and Emory have Jone hands (6 doa three act. ‘At John Duncan's North Pole Theate businass and the show are great. Th New’ York people draw well. ‘There i an entire change of program and severa ee tata THE COLORED VAUDEVILLE IN AND AROUND DEAR OLD BOSTON. sae Vantaa: Dotson & Lucas are playing for “Mardo’ iy sean! 08 ese eum org Lynnier to Boston. e # Fa eet rhea oa or cores cee ee norm colored park show next ‘season, working all the time for Mrs. Coogan, Kelly & Jeft Davis gaente, eee meee ae fs rataarpty, Soe Bon, Water Poh ode aan eer ike Aina Deamon pe est caer tee rae sere cae ‘rhe Rovs left ‘oBSton for Halifax and ee ee race haw Deel meen itt FB pire at Pee et eighch stored Sashes ath te nite tren ape see aiek nevis lc oe cea tae do, whirlwind in the New England states. et eae lee tale lot Boston. He has got lots of money on his Be eee is th ety lak ne ch in Boston. I wish I could have found it. ae a Sees weal eran Bass, won't you please come home. You, ee Prices’ mother has been ill with pneu- monia, but she is improving rapidly. She ee Erb Robinson came into Boston on gum shoes and demanded the child. Upon being refused he took the kid and beat it, and Bradford got the dope, then The Freeman Good lady singer. girls who sing and dance, acts with open time, Performers and amatenms wanted at all times. Send photo and lowest cash salary to start in first letter. Address Lin- coin Amusement Co..719 E. Washington St., Springfield, Ill. A.W. Naylor. Stage Manager. All independent colored actors, such as Sketch Teams. Quartett s, Jubilee Singors, Musleal ‘Teams. Concert Companies, Violin Virtuoso's and Lectures, that are on the road coming iss way, to write me at once for dating, I have just opened a. first, class Thostre for my peophs. Don't wait. write today for your dates, Address Louis H. Slaughter, Olymple Theatre, ILE. Eighth street, Topeka, Kansas, Colored Performers and Musicians WANTED! W. H. Davis’ United ShOws The Show that never closes, a Piantation People LONG SEASON, GOOD SALARY, and you get it every Sunday morning. Address W. H. DAVIS, Manager Davis’ United Shows. ‘Week Noy. 8 to 13, Mansfield, La.; 15 to 20, Winfield, La. it, now the bunch has got it. But Erb Sot tie hah 90 he must We eiven seca He lo,BIll_ MoCarver, Blonde Robinson and Sapiro, From Bruce at Boston. Hel: 10, Sadho McG. 190.0 Jos. J. Flynn wants colored acts. for next sumrimer. A timely tip. A tip in time save many open weeks. | Cooper, the ventrili went to Bell- Ingham, ‘vi. Cooper Ie.cne' ot te tent ventrillquists in the world, Price says to Chris Smith, Christopher send me ‘something that is hear as good as “Come After ‘Breaktast.” The Bogkere Four give.a ballin honor of the SH. Dudley Go. Wednesday, ‘Nov. 3, at Plinot Hall. “y itke' dat, Madge Gans, Arron Johnson and Ea roenSdid $08 knoe tha ater Bees son 1s still alive and send best ‘wishes. Hila Haves, late of Juniper & Hayes, is Working alone around Boston, doing ercat She played Dreamland, Boston, last week. De Forest, the great colored female im- personator, is doing fine in New England, His ‘act Is great and his gowns are gor: geous. cee Johnny Juniper and Billy Carrington do a nice act, but always remember that the bridge that carries you over is the real riage. peas sr Ater tMEty-A00 years of 1oneome tits ‘Jim Allen has been kidnapped by one. of our favorite playwriters. What's the an swer? Waits Madam Flowers was’ seriously injured in the Boston subway, but is convaleseing rapidly at present writing. All “friends write Madam Flower. Billy Nichols just aid get back trom Halifax, but he looked happy when T'saw him at ihe Grant Club. "Billy does\a great act. “You'all' know the gaimie: Harry Lauder is billed like a. cireue in Boston. But Lauder stood no show whet T landed in Boston, with my armful of the Freeman and that 'little side line of ree ‘isa teks C. V. B. A. SPECIAL NOTES. By BRabrorp, 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 de- serving colored vaudeville artists’ society a special column for their news. Are you a member?! | Members, read THE Freeman for C. V. B. A. news’ Pa Get your button, members, for they are going very fast edie ©. V. B. A. is the grandest benevo- lent order tn the theatrical world. Bali cece sae wae oy Week at Champaign, Til, Pankey & Cook will soon leave New York over the Pantages, Circuit. Davis and Walker was the hit of the bil last week while at Fall River. Members, do not forget Jan. 28 1910. Send in your photographs at once, Bob Slater expects some very good time over a large cireuit with a partner, Gordon & Keyes were the hit of the bill at S. Norwalk, Conn. last week. We would like for President Leon Wil- liams to send some news to THE FREEMAN. Bradley & Miller apepared at the Cirete Theater Inst week and was the hit of the Traveling, Deputy: J. Frank Deliyons sent some very interesting news to the C. V. BOA. a be Barry Carter has chosen the down and gut chair, Dut you ean't keep a good man ‘The Alpha Comedy Four returned to the city after ten weeks of successful vaude- ville, I see that several C. V. B. A. members are registered at Mrs. Neal's, Fall River, Mase, ayes Walter Jeffrys and Chas. Taylor, of the Creole Revenge Co., were in’ town last week, eae Blaine Gaten can't be found any more since he got married. Where is the fleld glasses. Boos And still they are going. Scott & Whaley sailed on last Wednesday and will open ai Shefilela, Eng. Jy, Danny Michael has been waiting ever since 7 o'clock for a telegram, and hasn't received It yet. 9 Do not forget the C. V. B, A. ball and reception on January 10, 1910, Madison Square Garden.) ) Billy Harper and James Bemis called at the C. V. B. A. and made it pleasant for those who were there. ‘The Gumbo dinner of last week is the talke or the town, ns Bob Slater ts now th chet of the CV. "B.A, Al Gonies, of Anderson & Gonies, at last has arrived in town and was the the call erg at the C.V. B.A. ‘Members of the C. V. B. A. will kindly send their photos to Secrétary La Motte ag soon as possible. The big. C. V. B.A. ball, to be held at Madison Square Garden in January, 1910, Is the talk of New York. Among the callers for the past weel were Harry Brown, Tom Cross, William Hall, Harry Brooks, Barrington Carter, 5 Frank B. Williams, Scott Joplin, Burt ‘Morphy. rane Frank’ Clermonto ts going to New Or- leans this winter for his health ‘when the swallows homeward fy. James Worles and Anna Smith will soon be seen’ In ‘vaudeville, appearing in some of the leading vaudeville, houses. ‘We teamed with regret, of the death of A. Housely, a brother of ‘M. Housely, ‘& Member of the Lgde ot Kole Co- Sam Gordon must have struck it lucky. He had his hand on tho button twice in one day. Oh you, Sammy Cohen. Bob Slater ta talking of getting up a gumbo dinner for the boys. “A good sug Bestion, as Bob knows how to cook. James Worles and Hawley Goodall have resigned from the Wangdoodie Comedy Four owing to some, disagreement ‘nD DBVE_ farERt the souventr reception of the CV. B.A. on January 38, 1910, at Madison Square Garden, New York. Send your subscriptions to Séoretary LaMotte”/and he will seo that the members of the G: VB. Alget ‘Tue FReeMaN. Secretary Laatotto received a grand re: port, with "applications ‘property filed, out, from Traveling Deputy J. Leubrie Hill Dixle Sereanders having had a success- ful season, will goon return to New York ana open at’ Hammerstein Victoria, Bro. Joe Montague had an operation performed a few days ago for tonsilitis. The association expresses thelr’ sympathy. Some notes in this C.V. B.A. column peryient in by TM Wine, “abbreviated T'im Wise. Head this column and get wise, AGENTS WANTED. Get ready. Money selling holiday goods. Big line; swell presents, Particulars end catalogue “TREE. for’ stamp. 3. Mt BATCHMAN & CO., Dept. D, 805 Bhp St, Danville, Ti. NOTICE. J, Prank Rose, stage carpenter and elec- trician, twenty. years” experience as car Penter for Grand Opera House, Greenville, E''C,, would like good job In house or road, NOTICE. Magnolia Cafe, Greenville, 5. C,, 308 Cofie street, Jim Bowen, Prop. ROUTES. WILLIAM McCABH'S GEORGIA MIN- STRELS—Hllsworth, Minn., Nov, 7,8. RINGLING BROTHBRS' CINCUS—Ba- ton Rouge, La, Nov. 8: Brockhaven, §; Jackson, 10: Greenwéod, 11; Green ville, 12: Clarksdale, 1 VIRGINIAN WARBLURS — kamond, Kan., Nov. 8; Hellrore, Col, 9; ster” ling,’ 10, TiN City, Kan, 11; Lenora, 12; Burns, 13. JOHNSON AND WELLS—In vaudevitle with Sunny South Company: Week of SMART Stir COMPANY (SOUTHERN) <cfemple ‘Theater, New ‘Orleans, La. beginning: Nov. 8, continulns for three weeks, PAT. CHAPPELLE'S “A RABBITS Room! COMPANY —Jackson,, Mise. BERT A, WILLIAMS in “MR. LODE OF ROAL?New York City, indotinitely. ‘THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice—Persons whose names sppeer in the following list will kindly” send. for mall, as the names will appear four times and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all per- formers would send route from tlme to time and fetter could be forwarded at once, z Gentlemen's List. 1 Bruce, W. A; Marshall, 10 SURE ti Nrnno Hesse i, laybrooks, Alfonso Purgsley, Dudley, 1B. Pennell, Win, Dudley, BB. Sherman, J. 2. Francis, Lon Smith, Speedy Franels, Tom Stafford, Wadi English, The Great Taylor, Waller Eggleston, L. C. Taylor, George Harris, 8. H James Taylor, Will Harris, Mr. 5.H. Tobias, John, ‘James Woodley, Robert Johngon, John White, Babe Lee, Jolin White, German Ta She, Herbert Wilson, rank Lacey, James 8. Ladies’ List. Chambers, Beulah — Seals, Peart Clark, Mrs Leah Groves, Rose, Kincaid, Mrs. Flor- Mitchells, Billle and neo Tose Additional Stage News on Page Six. ee "French School of Art ‘The only one of its kind in America, All branches of hairdresing taught, Wax fe- tures a srecialty. Chiropody and mani curing. Write for terms, 8247 State Street, Chicago, Ilinois. . Pekin Theatre Ollie Dempsey, Lessee Cincinnati, O. Polite vaudeville and cream of mo- tion pictures. All first: class acts, singles and doubles who want to work, Time 2 to 4 weeks, Add. E. D. LEE, 534-586 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, 6. THE STAGE 6 WHAT THE COLORED VAUDEVILLIANS ARE DOING IN NEW YORK AND THE EAST. By BRADFORD. If The Freeman says it, why, it's so it never lies. Martin and Fox are doing fine at present writing. Scott Joplin is still ragtime king of Greater New York. The Three Bumford Sisters are making good everywhere. Jones, Grants and Jones was a big scream at Newark, N. J. Hello, Matt Marshall! Have you been back to New Philadelphia, O.? Walter Crumbley is still doing great with that great quartet, the Alpha Comedy Four. Bohee & Hyers played Brockton, Mass., a short time ago, and the public is praising them yet. Elwood Knox wrote the writer that he wants to become a member of the C. V. B. A., and desires vouchers. The Philadelphia, Boston and Pitts- burg agents are all kindly inclined toward colored artists at present. Mr. Al Bryant, singing, dancing and talking comedian, is still with the Royalty Quartette, doing well, as usual. Baryea's Southern Cracker Jacks, including Sam Shelton, are presenting one of the cleverest colored acts in the East. The writer would like to hear from the Jolly Prices, No. 10 Porter street, Boston, Mass, at their earliest convenience. Sam Davis, of Davis and Walker, still does that head spin different from any other acrobat, white or black, in the world. If you want to get the real doe, read The Freeman. The real paper with the real writers. The Freeman prints the real news really. Hill and Hill are all booked up, as usual. Wesley Hill is a great hustler with a good act, and the Hills deserve all the work they get. I want to hear from The Moxleys, Bill Jumber, Anderson and Golnes, Mr. Gideon and everybody else that hasn't been heard from. Erb Robinson and Blaine Gaten, introduced here, are contemplating "Bits of Novelies," are making a Inevendible hit around New York City. Al Stearns has been doing great playing on the Sam Meyers Circuit. Stearns is one of the few successful single colored acts in the East. He works all the time. There are more colored acts playing the LA. He presents many other circuit the East and the I. B.A. Circuit uses the White Rat contract —play or pay. Honey Johnson, the great colored monologue artist, is doing fine, as usual in the East. Honey Johnson is one of the cleverest talkers in the ranks of the colored artists. Carita Day and Boys have secured European bookings. When the writer played at Newark, N. J., with the act he predicted success for it. It was great —it is greater. That new song by Billy Johnson, late of Cole & Johnson, "Sweethearts, One, and Three," the sweetest song I've hardened many a day. It's "Molly, Darling, I Like That." Ringer and Bunch do a nice act, and the writer is expecting them in New York City soon. I predict a great success for this act, as they are a pair of clever colored fellows. Ralph Nicholas has an idea up his sleeve for a musical act in vaudeville. It's great. I hope to be able to tell the readers of The Freeman more about this act in the near future. The Two Ashers just finished a successful tour of the W. S. Cleveland ex-tense in the return dates in all houses played. You all know the famous dancer, Kid Asher. Jones and Black, "Dat Danin" Two" cleaned up on Mozart time. "Tween you and me, dem two fellers can certainly dance a bit. Jones and Black, just come back—and still a big hit. Black Prince, of the Alabama Comedy Four, kindly note that the writer called at his home several times regarding the matter that was spoken of. Will call again when in New York City. Brockton, Mass., has three first-class vaudeville theaters, and is planning to have another one. The more the merits of the old place, the more audiences in Brockton like them. If that Voss Bill goes through when it comes in again, why vaudeville actors can be so much more successful and I predict success for the Voss Bill. The artist needs the Voss Bill. 'Rastus Brown, the Dancer, is setting them wild all over the East. 'Rastus is dancing as he never danced before. The singer is singing 'Rastus in most of the Eastern cities. The white people all say he is a wonder. * The Colored Audrey Ladies' Suffrage Society, V. L. S. S., wishes the writer to announce that they will continue their session in a few days. Go on, ladies! Wish you success. Good luck to the C. V. L. S. S. Vaughner, Patterson and Halliday, that great colored trio, have lots of good offers to play on the Coast and in the East; also several good offers from the working steadily in the East, and their act is the hit of every bill they play on. Smith and La Rose work all the time. John Smith is a clever business man, with a different business method than any other colored artist in the East. John has a way all his own, and perhaps he can do with Smith and La Rose's success as the really clever act they present. * Los Cubanos, that great colored aerial act, is doing nicely. They are playing the big show, and they were a bit big at the Dewey and Star Theaters, New York City. They were booked to play the Comedy Theater, and they were also low to hang their rigging on, so they had to let that engagement pass by; but they have lots of other nice time. The Manhattan Duo — Burton and Watts — report great success from famed downtown theater, the Dumatic Company. They play Olean, N, Y, next. This clever duo of colored singers and dancers is a special feature with the above company. Watts is one of the best dancers representing the band and Burton is a swinger, as well as the composer of several good songs. Tommy Carter, of the Farrell-Taylor Trio, was up to the C. V. B. A. rooms the other Sunday night, and he had some press notices with him acclaiming him as one of the cleverest colored comedians in the country. Tommy is booked solidly. He always is booked that way. The Farrell-Taylor Trio is a great act. Tommy Carter is a great colored comedian. LINCOLN THEATER. LOUISVILLE. The Bert A. Williams "Lode o' Koal" Company spent the first three days of the week in Louisville, showing at the Masonic Theater. The Lincoln Theater entered the competition last Tuesday afternoon. The house was packed with friends of the members of the company, and all the performers of the regular cast of the Lincoln stock company outdid themselves in an attempt to win the company. Mr. Williams himself, in response to the insistent calls of the enthusiastic crowd, mounted the stage and made quite a speech in his own inimitable style. The occasion was one which will be long remembered by the patrons of the Lincoln Company. THE AMUSE U THEATER NO. 2, AT MEMPHIS, TENN. The Amuse U Stock Company will open this beautiful house Monday, October 25, with a strong cast and a full repertoire of high-class musical comedies, dramas and musicals, will appear: The Moores, Jackson and Ella; Minnie Jones, Marie Jackson; the Tansells, Frank and Aggle; George Lewis, Ulber; three the Amuse Orchestra; Michael Pillai, will play Bill Dewalt; Jack McDowell, bass; Alex, Dukes, drums. Billy Henderson, our efficient stage director, sends hello to Piccolo Clarence Jones, Gilliard, Manzy Campbell, Henry Sapero, Emma Thornton, Alma (Swettie) Harris, Beulah Henderson, write. Mr. Fred A. Barraso, our genial manager, would like to hear from good talent at all times, male and female. The company joins in sympathy with the public. Kitty Brown, and feels that the public has lost one of its most talented artists. THE COLORED SECTION OF MARTIN'S UNCLE TOM'S CABIN CO. LEE'S STOCK COMPANY IN CINCINN NATI A scream from start to finish is Lee's Stock Company, now playing at the Pekin Theater, Cincinnati. A company of clever Wim Warnette can be amused by them. Miss Warnette Vilson can be impersonated without a doubt the hit of the bill. She simply "ate it up," so to speak. Mr. Herman Brown, as "Sam" in the Model Family, would make the Sphinx laugh if she so did, but she would be Larry, as the husband, is indeed a good worker, and deserves much praise for his execution of his lines. His banjo solo in the vaudeville bill is one of the best ever, and he is the best in the role of "the wife," a woman of natural manner and grace, she makes "a wife." She makes the boys all say, "I love my steady gal, but oh, you Madam!" She makes the boys laugh as they laughing as he appears, and for the sake of aching sides and laughing tears Manager Lee allows him only fifteen minutes, in which time he surely makes good. His song, "You Ain't Talking to Me" his song verses, brought forth cheer after cheer. In all, the Pekin has the best shows every witnessed at Mr. Dempsey's Fifth street playhouse. S. R. O. at every performance. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER audience is the best, and you are through early every afternoon and evening and as a general rule can easily make good connections with railroads for your next event. You can also report the act before or has received good reports of it, and he is a real manager, he realizes that you are at a slight disadvantage in the show you report at the theater is good or good for report if you had confliction that was of the right nature on the bill your report might read bad and kill some of your chances for success, but is good for thinking artist looks forth to. There is a colored act from the west who, to make use of the old saying, stole into New York on snow shoes, and made good and have some of the things they have got selves at a certain office as two good fellows and why, just because they have shown what every colored or white artist shows that is, that they have got some of the chances of getting along in life, and if colored crab, other colored artists by crabbing another brother. I mean not thinking about the stumble block you throw up when you get into a room with other students and sisters, don't cut a hog. Excuse the slang phrase. But please try and retain what little prestage that you can gain or have gained in vaudeville, and if you have engaged in the how row engagement, Opening in show isn't half as bad as it seems, and if your act can make good opening some vaudeville shows at some theaters, then you can realise that you are not asking for a spot and if the manager is ready for you to get that spot, why, you will get it. Think it over, brothers. Get all the money you can possibly get for your act, and if you don't fail to remember that somebody has got to open the show. OBSERVATION OF FIDDLER & SHELTON. Smart, Clever, Prominent Colored Vaudevillians. By BRADFORD. Fiddler & Shelton came into New York City a short time ago practically unknown to New York vaudeville managers and the space or a couple of years later in the city. The rich man talked-of and highest salaried colored teams. Much credit must be given these two young colored men, as they have got one of the best colored acts of the kind the writer has ever witnessed. The writer is a man of color. Shelton, but he has merely observed them from time to time and he has been favorably impressed by them, not by what they have already done or what they will do in the future, but with what they are doing in America. They act in America to-day, and all by their sure fire business methods and grand abl- ity as artists. The writer saw Harry Fiddler with several good colored shows in the past and he has always been a colorful artist. He is also a Shelton is composed of singing, talking, piano playing and mimetry. Harry Fiddler is one of vaudeville's greatest mimics. The writer caught the act at Hampton Street and it was a short time ago and it was one of the acts splendid vaudeville bill, in an early position, remember, dear readers, that to be vaudeville she has the act to be acquainted with the vaudeville show business, and if it is not saying too much, the writer wishes to say that he knows, or rather is slightly acquainted with the vaudeville end of it backwards from A to Z. She is the act of contradiction, that Fiddler and Shelton did something in vaudeville in New York that no other colored vaudeville act has done. She is the act of City and advertised themselves to the extent of hundreds of dollars and through the Eastern press their excellent act they became known quicker than any precedent. All colored acts just as good as Fiddler and Shelton. All colored acts are good, but Fiddler and Shelton are an example of get up and go acts just as good as Fiddler and Shelton. All colored vauvillians. This act is now playing the great Orpheum Circuit. The writer will be pleased to interview Fiddler and Shelton when they reach New York. Freeman then when the dear readers of The FREEMAN can have these two clever colored artists' own story. The writer has a personal observation of this truly great colored vauville pair—Fiddler & Shelton. WM. McCABE'S GEORGIA TROUBA DOURS. The disgraceable codd and rainy spell has passed, at least for a time, and the autumn days look very encouraging to us from a business point of view. The towns are full of people who tend to pend largely upon the farmers, and their glad handshaking and merry laughter when they meet each other give evidence of their friendship. Our management can smile when the long green comes in the houses every night, and the performers, of course, come in for their complacent feelings on salary day, and for the joy of seeing us as we give no matteines, it is a real pleasure to sit down by the bright fire in the hotel parlor or office and peruse the lines and sister performers throughout this country and Europe. Manager William McCabe has surrounded himself with a very capable and effusive man, as a comedian and funmaker, has style of delivering the goods which is entirely different from any of the comedians with him. He stands the pleasure of working out of the ordinary, and is well known all over this country, especially by opera house managers and hotel keepers, as a gritty man. By the way, we were to make a certain town not long ago, and he wired the hotel keeper to have everything in readiness. The proprietor knowing the weakness for the table, smelling delicious, were twelve fried potatoes arrived at 12:30 p. m. and repaired to the dining room, and there, sitting upon the table, smelling delicious, were twelve fried potatoes, and attable and appetizing, and the girls and boys certainly did justice to it. We left there voting the hotel to be the Buttonwood. We are featuring two new and original chicken songs, "What Is Home Without a Chicken?" words and music by William McCabe and Clever Billy Young, and by Billy Young and Prof. Norman Thomas. Clever Billy Young, who is considered one of the most refined versatile and charismatic actors, met with unbounded success in his inimitable style of ease and grace in which he handles each part assigned to his care. He has been a prominent man with a promising future as a musician. Misses Edna McCabe and Roste Thomas, in their beautiful sister act entitled The Human Canary Birds", are a big hit. Tom Warren, the tenor solist, always gets requests from the ladies for a repetition of his songs each night. In back Windbush, the rising and brilliant young comedian, is giving great satisfaction. We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving date with pleasure. "We are sorry to learn of the continued illness of Mrs. L. H. Young, of Lexington, Ky.; wife of Clever Billy Young. We望 hope for her speedy convalescence. Kind remembrances to the profession in general. Everything is going lovely along the Avenue. We are still having the finest kind of weather, and business is very good, and we are busy building its stock company, but the Fulton has gone back to vaudeville for the winter. Pittsburgh is to have a society among the young, and it has its Frogs and Chicago has its Goats. A movement is on foot to organize a society in this city, the result of which will be a new movement interested in this movement are the following young men: R. A. Bush, J. E. Lain, G. Harry Bolden, Walter Williams, Jos. McCloud and Henson Peep's colored companion on his trip to the Pole, is in the city this week, lecturing at the Grand Opera House. "Indians" Union, Local No. 471, will give their third annual ball at Metropolitan Hall, Tuesday evening, November 9, and the event is being looked forward to with much interest, as these boys are known to be the stars of James W. Myers, the popular and well-known cometist with Robinson's orchestra, has been appointed leader of the Damon Lodge, of P. band, formerly the First Dead Band. Mr. Robert Williams, chairman of the house committee of Iron City Lodge No. 10, gassed, gasped, honored by Beatty's office, of that the Elks' rest, on Fulton street, last Sunday evening, which proved to be one of the grandest affairs of the season. A splendid program was rendered, including the performance of John Lain, and a bell solo by Billie Butler, also several numbers by the orchestra, which is composed of the following: Riley S. Lethwick, director; J. R. L. Hammond, conductor; J. E. Lain, 'cello; William Krom, trombone; Frank Nolden, double bass; Foster White, piano, and Billie Butler, trap drummer. R. Anthony Bush, pianist at the Fulton Theater, shared honors with the orchestra, and G. R. Hammond as 'trombonist.' Oma Crosby and her Kinky Girls are at the Family Theater this week, and are without doubt the hit of the bill, as they present one of the finest singing and dance groups in this city. Miss Crosby, besides being an exceptionally clever performer, is the possessor of a very good voice, and, above all, knows just how to use it in the other members of the band, above all, deserve great credit for their work. All in all, it is one of the best acts seen in this city in a long time. McKissick and Shadney are playing at the Grand Theater in Homestead this week, and are fine, appearing as headliners on the bill. Billie Bettors, the well-known comedian, has closed with the Reese Brothers and is now taking a much needed rest in this city after which he will return to vaudeville. Earl Walker, the comedian, having closed with the Fulton stock company, will be seen in vaudeville in the very near future. He will play the Morganstern circuit. THE STAR.—The Ed Winn Stock Company presented "The Barbers' Picnic in capable hands," in this sketch the entire company is seen to great advantage. A special feature of the performance was the Nifty Dance of theisses Paimon, the Messrs. Messr. Gortz and Megg, which was very good, all four of the participants being very clever dancers. The rest of the company was up to the average, and the sketch bids fair to draw THE FULTON. The patrons of this popular little house were treated to a great surprise when they reached its doors last Monday night, as the sign in front of the house said "toucheville toight." However, the surprise was a pleasant one, for those who were there were given one of the best vaudeville treats presented on Avenue in a long time. This house is now a well-known vocalist, who has been in the employ of the proprietor for almost a year, and he bids fair to become very popular in that capacity. The bill this week included the Loyd Twins, a very good theater company, and the logician and Brooks and Lee, a very clever pair of singers and dancers; also moving pictures. With the number of colleges and other schools turning out each year bright men, women, and capable performers and performers on orchestral instruments, th entelligence of the Negro playgoer in the South has gradually outgrown that of the average Negro performer seen in the past. In Russell, a Jull Jons, a Walton, or a Bradford in this field to draw the attention of the colored profession to this fact, in a convincing manner we playgoers in the South act badly played, with the result that applause that should be given is not forthcoming, and as this player states in the book, "We're really in the attention of the audience. Good shows, also individual performers, who deliver the goods are given generous applause and timely ovations, inquire of the Black Shermion Dudley and others of this type. The tent show playing in this section is not patronized by the intelligent Neeson, but it is not in a position to render competent judgment along this line, or he would know that the colored brother down here is not a member of being taught to see and appreciate the efforts of the profession. The fact is, to use an old southern saying, this brother is not a member of being taught to see and appreciate the efforts to clean up for his neighbor; there is room for much missionary work right within his own ranks. EDWIN L. MASON. Savannah Ga. MR. LAWRENCE CHENAULT. Mr. Lawrence Chenault is a colored actor in all that the word actor implies. He is a well trained, experienced actor of his own, and he has most of his acting under the tutorship of our most eminent colored instructor, producer, writer and actor. Mr. J. Ed. Green. Mr. Chenault was late a member of the team that played the role as the Pekin Stock Co. It was while with that organization that Mr. Chenault played most capably over thirty different and distinct parts. Mr. Chenault has also been a member of companies as William & Walker's Abyssinia Co. and others. This season Mr. Chenault is playing the part of the Captain with S. H. Dudley's "His Honor the Queen." Chenault's home is in Indiana Ind. The biggest and best pictoral sheet in the United States, out December 25, 1909. It pays to put your advertisement in this number. The Freeman has a circulation of over 100,000 weekly, North, South, East and West. For terms apply to ELWOOD C, KNOX, MGR., OR BRADFORD, EASTERN REP. Plantation and minstrel people, such as singers, dancers, quartettes, musical acts, cake walkers and novelty acts; also want to hear from first class musicians who can double B. & O and good band director. Give me your lowest salary; 10 to 50 weeks' work to right parties. Send photos. Address all mail to PRINCE OSKAZUMA, BLACK SCOUT, Care Davidson & Young's Theatre, Musee Circuit, Farmers and Traders Bank Building, Covington, Ky. BERT WILLIAMS WINS WEST BY THOMAS WALLACE SWANN. “Mr. Lode of Koal,” the newest joy producer of the stage, has upset the mimic world. Nothing to compare with it—for in very truth it is without model music standpoint it beggars description the most satisfactory and tuner musical that has been heard in America the past quarter of a century. One song the most fully pleasing production, “The Huron of Lost Dreams,” which will hold the memory of those who have the rare tunes of the song by this matchless chorus, long for years, and the singer shall have passed into the eternal hence. As for songs, they are there bunches, and every one is a hit. “Goofy the Musician,” the stamp and flavor of old wine, and it is difficult to make one believe that they are the dream-children of Afro-Ameri-can closers, but they are. The stage pictures and reflect great credit upon unrecognized as the show buildings. This quintette has scored a new note in this production. The resultant product shows the reflection of the individual quality of the music, the creative idea which proceeds from the capacity of individual genius, from a deep sense of feeling and love for the work—from the fulness of its art sense. So with philology it has the reflection of the faculty of perhaps sole use of philosophy is, after all, merely negative, and instead of discovering truth, has only the modest merit of preventing error. Philosophy not only helps us to see the senses. The facts of the outer life are testified to by physical senses; the facts of the inner life are testified to by the senses. So with art. In its highest sense it is the embodiment of feeling. "Mr. Lode of Koal," aside from its artistic value, is an educational factor for the audience, after all, the distinguishing obligation of the American public owed to Bert A. Williams, more than to any other public servant of the time. By his persistence he made the book a footlighting in part of the great Republic of the New World, and displaying his powers as an artist, he has compelled men and women in every state nin life to "Stop, look and listen," and he has learned a contribution of inestimable proportion to America's most perplexing sociological problem. The influence of the stage, the dramatist and the musician is difficult to estimate, but the poet was not far wrong when he said: "Let me Write your songs, and I care not who The theater has an educational value that cannot be gainsaid nor discounted. Mr. Williams, in spite of the impossible nature of the play, has the advanced idea I n the drama—has always identified himself with it—because of his inherent temperament and his artistry. He is a man of great spirit the spirit of are which dwells within the man—because of the message which a fine Providence has implanted in his heart. In his present production, the play- The absence of George W. Walker and Alda Overton Walker from this year's contest has coaxed it to be a matter of comment, but it is also an understanding the scheme of the new program to know the reason. In truth, there is place in the cast for either one of these new talented artists. As a dancer, Miss Newell Walker is in place in Chicago, and the applause which she generously given her work is genuine both in its quality and character. The work of Tom Brown, J. Leurie Hill and John Rogers is novel, pleasing and highly effective. Grady, Minnie Brown, Miss Young and Mrs. Payne are a quartette of artists who always be remembered when Mr. Lode of Koal's discussion. As for Alex Rogers, he works that is ne wto the Afro-American work that is ne wto the Afro-American upon the stage. He is quick, imaginative and pulsing "feeling. All in all," Mr. Koal of Koal has been assessed as a truly marvelous and thoroughly tistic triumph. Manager Shoemaker is justified in wearing his Jack Johnson-I. Smith smile, while getting ready for his Broadway run, which begins November 8th. KANKAKEE, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Dollie Wilson left Kankakee for Atkinson College, Madison, Ky. · M.Benson, of Chicago, is visiting friends in Kankakee this week. · Mr. James Robson, of Sheldon, Il., to bury Mr. Roberson's father, who died October 16. SHREVEPORT, LA Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Lizzie Norrington, Mrs. Emma Cheviot and other leading ladies of this city, who have been working earnestly for the last two or three years, have at last succeeded in establishing an orphans' home in the suburbs of the city. SUNNYSIDE THEATRE, Always open for rental purposes. First class accommodation for all occasions, shows, cencerts, balls and banquets. For information, see or write, MRS. R. L. PANNELL, 330 N. Augusta St. Staunton, Virginia Mrs. John Rucker FIRST CLASS HOTEL For Traveling People, 120 W. 27th St. New York City. | SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. | SPORTING NOTES, me a lot of trouble, and perhaps get some| word,” he ordered. “They've got as i moeny out of me." At stake ay we have. Let It wait Haney W. JACKSON. ee eae tle was for arguing. the Bree P._G. LOWERY MINSTRELS EN | Johnson was for conciliation, “"W uy kor cenatever It le—wants tograp-| ROUTE WITH WALLACE & HA- |/80.. he urged. "That's all em With Goteh. 5 mands was nex p ata GENBECK CIRCUS. “so. far as 1 go." anid Jelrce ames J. seems to be more stage-struck —— care if It's six. ten, twenty, oF 8 td eee We, showed at New Orleans, October 22, rounds: but T'know what the pt waa tightest 2, 24, to big Business, and while in the | demand, and am going to see noston’s defeat by Latayetto gives| city we met ‘a. bunch of old-time. triends.|““it means a Anh trd'a ine on the ‘Tigers’ strength. |OUr company was banguetead by Williams | At this’ the ‘crowd cheered u i and Stevens, Bessie La Belle and Joe| Murphy had to outroar them f tne Cornell Gollege-Monmouth Co}-|Simms at the Midway cate. We have had| But dchooon wes vor satiated, Sotball game Sprague, of Monmouth, |® ‘ine season this year, and are now on|a San Evancises club, where ont iSicined’a ‘broken Teg. our ‘way home. Found, outa, are ‘allowed, "might ee eee id, and in that event insisted tha © annual field day exercises of the| BELLS SILENT FOR TWELVE | ronan anguld’ te seed ouih"county schools Were held last Satur YEARS. “ithen “rico won't get the (2.0 the Rush ‘county fair ground, nounced Jeftries decisively. “Make a a sh ve rounds of more.” 1 Colma, arena will hold ten thousand | eollectar OF the sent eee ie Fear oF the) Swallowing his objections, th pevple, which means, that every person |house in Savannah are three electric push | Feed. Eou’have to Bay $1.60 to produos $76,- | povee,.” cavannal are three electric bush |8T was ati the rock on wh 0 the convenience of the collector in calling | #eTecments split—the division of | nena his assistants at the other end of the|'? the surprise of the crowd. | nagar Hahn, right elder of the White | pingimssamts, af the other end of the | rescsted that they wore willing son, Wok 10 hig Home in Nevada a wite, | ways uring: this time tote eit may | winner take ail, of 60 and 40_ per ioniyeriy Miss Joste Reese, of Upper San“| John 11 Deveaux, ouiesea wus wenetie et | 1 and 23 per cent, and on the lat Sky, Ohio. the "port for twelve ‘years, “He never| It Was stetied. ee sq | foucted one of these Buttons. ‘The three Question of a Side Bet. biggest gate ever received fora bells bear silent witness to the discretion, | _ ‘The side bet caused more. nah Raney was 863.040, which | dererence and rogard for the. proprictic: | Jetties wanted to wager $40,000 wis for the Jeffries Corbett championship] which were characteristic ‘of ‘the nan, | more cautious, offered. $5.00... L guoter. Wonder if that $75,000 offer out| Savannah Press. manager, wanted to lay the money hie will pay. KETOHEL 30 TAKE RE ite odds, an a business propos . | acompromise they agreed to let juno Sen Set noe a eee SURE OSTA eS 20) cua roniaia ets ie ee iid not make a strong impression by | Langford Loses Chance to Meet Mid-| Dé stand. with $5,000 addition |) Showing’ ene was only half trained.| — dleweight Champion in 1909. exh right" nasented Jeffries pl fight was under the auspices of the — [but I wanted that $20,000." The Aight ee eek (Tyce opel Be Sees ut I wanted that $20,000." Notre Dame has asked Marquette Uni- versity to transfer thelr annual Thanks icing game to Chicago, but the request fas not granted.” Notre Dame's reasons fir asking for a transfer were on account for aeincial considerations. of financial: consi®erains.. Now that Ketehel has fought and lost to jack Johnson, the only fellow now "capa. jie of doing the work ts James J. Jeffries, Pcheavywelght champion. It was hoped bythe fans that Stanley would. defeat }ijoson. Had the Michizander won his it. WC would evidently, ‘indirectly, have pied a plume In Jeffries’ cap, even if he hud to piace Tt there himself, | He, being a etter tighter then Ketehel, judging by. his Fast reeord only, would no, doubt say that fois Johnson's superior. ‘Though. he says It now, he could have said it with more fase and confidence, and rubbed it in on the public, But, stanley lost; Jeffries. Is the only “hope,” and everybody is now from Missouri. Jeffries? talle of his slaughter-to-come of the “big black” hag gradually lost so much of its welght until there is not much steam lwnistie, | Several months ago It wag feffries Said this, that and the other.” Fut Jim was barking then, ‘They say parking doge never bite. Well, Jim has bern barking for nigh on to a ‘year, and i's time to show. his teeth. ‘There was a time, since “Artha” has become champion Of fighters, when the white tace had a World of confidence in the Californian’s Miy-so, but that was yesterday, and not to- Gay, Johnson's three fights since his de- feat of ‘Tommy Burns at Sydney, Austra- lia, for the world's champlonshitp, have won him promience as @ fighter of rare Caliber, and his chances of winning over Joteies, which we have never doubted, are hing considered with more sincerity by fhe fight experts and erities of the country than ever before. Jeffries’ only drawback only drawback—for his Sight with John- son Was hig condition, but. since his re- turn from Wurope he reports that he fs in kod form. Articles are signed, A little more wrangling, and then the fight. SQUIRES LICKED AGAIN. Special to THe FREEMAN. MELBOURNE. —Bill Lange, the Austra. lion pugilist, Ocober, 25, knocked out Bill Squires, of | Australia, "in the twentieth round. ‘They fought for the heavyweight championship of Australia. WANT GAME WITH “HERKS.” Special to Dene FRmEstan. PADUCAH, | Ky.—The | Lincoin High school of this elty would ike to hear from the Indianapolis Herculeans, Central High School of Loutsville, Ky., Pearl High School of Nashville, ‘enn.,” Lane College, Sumner Iigh School of St. Louis, Mo., and Sedalia College. ANTL-BETTING BILL CONSTITU- TIONAL. Special to THe FREEMAN, SAN PRANCISCO.—The First, district court of appeals has decided that the Walker-Otisanti-betting bill, passed by the last legislature, was constitutional and remanded to Jail Prank O'Shea, who was drrested. to test the law. O'Shea was ar- rested for having accepted bets on a coursing mateh, NEGRO GAUGERS AT TELL CITY. Special to ‘Dye PREEAAN. TERRE HAUTE, Ind.—(Special.)—At the office of the collector of the Seventh otornal revenue district tt Is gaid the two Negro. gaugers assigned to Tell City no doubt will be continued on duty there, not withstanding objection by the people for racial reasons. Both have been in. the service for ten years, most of the time when on duty beng assigned to the fruit brandy districts nthe southern part. of the State, ‘This ts the first time they have born sent to ‘Tell City. BOUT CALLED OFF. Kid Harper Fails to Meet Anderson— ‘Sheriff Interferes. Specin! to THR FRAEMAN. ANDERSON, Tnd.—-Sherlff Mountain has py an end to an effort by local followers St the boxing game to arrange a match hotween “Hen Harper, of Indianapolis, @ color i boxer, and one of this elty, at a Siiurhan pleasure resort, Plans were s0- ing along’ smoothly for the mateh, and challenges had been made for ethers, The shrift, backed by Prosecutor Van Nuys, {ven stepped in and sad there would be no WOULD PLAY THE HERCULEANS. Joliet (I!1.) Football Teams Anxious for Games. Sanrticl dnp JOLIET. 1.—The Colored Athletics, of this city, have a rusky team of about 150 "5 pounds, and have beaten all. the feoms they have met so far this season, ir 1908 reeord was. so good, that the vichboring ‘white teams refused to play tem.” Managing Captain’ Miller Ras, se curd several games to be played. ‘They expect tq play the Douglass Center of Chi- sso for the colored State ehamplonship, Tho Athletics wontd Ike to hear from the Horeuleans of Indianapolis. SID HESTON MAKES BIG OFFER. Sneolal to THe FRrRMAN: SAN PRANCISCO.—Sid Hester offers Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries a guaran- ‘cod purse of $75,000, with privilege of king 75 per ent, of gross and 0, per ‘of moving picture privileges, the bout » ve trom twenty to one hundred rounds, s prineinale may decide, Hester will Dost $25,000 on the day artt- cies are signed and the remaining $50,000 oie month. prior to contest, or will post iny smonnt principals want when articles wre signed, He has a world of money be- hind him, POOR JACK IN IT AGAIN. Special to ‘THR FREEMAN: CHICAGOock Johnson ts a victim of persecution everywhere he goes, 80 he ‘vs “The “heavyweight. champion, who fas made defendant in a suit for $2,000, ‘ed by Yank Kenney, a former sparring Foriner, told his trapbles tast night, and at some time exhibited @ receipt in. full {om Kenney, bearing the date of August You see, every one thinks I am easy,” sald the champion, “and for that reson Lam the subject of all sorts of sults. ‘This: Kenney matter Is of the same nature, as (he lewwing on my automobile by Sam Elvpatrick, my old maager, Fitz had no aim on me, bat he knew He could cause me a lot of trouble, and perhaps get some moeny out of me.” P._G. LOWERY MINSTRELS EN ROUTE WITH WALLACE & HA- GENBECK CIRCUS, We showed at New Orleans, October 22, 22, 24, to big business, and while tn, the city we met a, bunch of old-time. friends. Our company was banqueted by Williams and Stevens, Bessie La Belle and Joo Simms at the Midway cate, We have had a fine season this year, and are now on our ‘way home. BELLS SILENT FOR TWELVE YEARS. On the wall in the immediate rear of the collector of the port’s desk in the custom house in Savannah are three electric push buttons, placed there fifteen years age for the convenience of the collector in calling his ‘assistants at the other end” of the building. ‘The three assistants have ‘al- ways during this. time been’ ‘white. ‘men Johin H. Deveaux, colored, was collector of the "port for twelve years, He’ never touched one of these buttons. ‘The three bells bear silent witness to the discretion, deference and regard for’ the proprictics which” were characteristic of ‘the. man. “savannah Press. KETCHEL TO TAKE REST. Langford Loses Ghance to Meet Mid- dleweight Champion in 1909. Spgelal to THE Fammcax: SAN FRANCISCO, Cal—That Stanley Ketehel will not accept any engagements for ‘Thanksgiving “Day, and probably not until after the first of the year, was an- nounced by Manager Britt, ‘The'latter ae- Icared under ‘no conditions would Ketche be ready. to, fight. in November. ‘That means there is mo chance of a 1009 battle eran hear Nat Goat Bor CRAWFORD GETS RAISE IN SALARY. Special to ‘THe FReeMan. DETROIT.—Sam Crawford has signed a contract for two more years with the Tigers at a big boost in salary. It ts un- derstood that he will draw a stipend see- ond only to Cobb's, and that it will be well over $5,000 a year: With’ the ‘Tiger stars signing up so quickly, it is becoming apparent that the club is, circumventing the national com- mission’s rule and is rewarding them for getting Into a third world’s series in the same manner as last year—salary” ad- vances all around. President Navin. prac- tically admitted this when he sald: “The Detroit ball club will not stint. in cases where men deserve the money. It 1s my air to satisty those deserving.”” ‘Trainer Tuthill gets his raise with the others. WHAT THE SOUTHERN MEN FEAR. Men from States where the black race predominates express considerable concern over. the proposed Negro disfranchisement in Maryland. W. R. Forrest, of New Or- leans, gives volce to his objections, first stating that disfranchisement is not neces- sary where the Negroes are in such a small minority as in Maryland. He adds: “I have an even ‘stronger reason, for hop- ing the proposed amendment WI eaten in Maryland. I do not want the question carried to the United Itates Supreme Court from this quarter. as it surely would be if the change were inaugurated. In most of the Southern States the voting ts now done almost exclusively by white citizens. We do not wish any change in this condition, but if limited suffrage were declared in valid in Maryland, the same decision would affect Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina, and cause, a renewal of political and social troubles.” AS WAS THE FIGHT. Moving Pictures of the Johnson-Ketch- el Bout Show J. J. as a Champion, CHICAGO.—Afoving pletures of the Johnson-Ketchel fight, which reached Chi- cago. Monday of ‘Iast’ week, show Jack Tohinson to be a real champion fighter. ‘On. the screen it is seen. that. the big Negro. merely. toyed with Ketchel trom start to finish. “He shows great skill and care in the opening rounds, and his ex- coeding cleverness 1s demonstrated In. the way he manages to dodge the vicious Swings of Stanley, “Phe celebrated shitt of the Michigan Hon that ‘we have heard so much about. evi- dently was left behind or forgotten. Every time Ketchel attempted to get into position to use it Johnson was right there with a Wallop that made the white boy forget all "According to the pictures, it was a great fight, and Ketchel took a terrible beating thronghout, Johnson handles Ketchel as lightly as if he were swinging Indian clubs when they get together In the clinches, and Rhoves him about at will all the way through. Tetchel_managed to land just one of those vicious swings of his, and by. the tim ehe got it In he evidently was weak and tired. Up to this point ‘the best he could do was an o¢easional Jab to the body ora puneh to the face, tn the Gwelfth round the elimax comes. ‘The swing seems to land just behind John- son's ear, and the big Negro drops to the floor, He seems dazed for a moment, and then’ gets up slowly. Once on his’ feet there is a mighty rush, and Ketchel is seen to totter and fall under a perfect rain of blows. Johnson trips_on Ketehel’s pros- trate form, and also, tumbles to the floor, but quickly regains his feet and looks on while the referee counts the fatlen man out, FIGHTERS MEET AND SIGN ARTICLES FOR FIGHT Winner Gets 75 Per Cent.—Referee to Be Selected—Fight to Come Off Not Later than July 5, 1910. NEW. YORK,—Jack Johnson and James J, Yeftries—for Johnson. nsisted that, as champion, his name should io first—siined articles. in New. York late Priday atter- noon of last week, binding them to. fight Torty-fve ‘or more rounds to. a. finish, ‘mat Inter than July. 5, _1910,. betore. the’ 'club Storing the best financtal Inducenent, the Sinner to take a tide. bet of $10,000" and Th'per cont. of the purse, the loser to take 35, per eent ‘the preliminary aiseussion was. sched- uled for 3 o'clock in the banquet. hail of the Hotel Albany, Jeffties and his man- ager ‘were punctual to the minutes,” but Sehnson elbowed his way diffidently ifrousn the crowd ten minted date. At the tablet ‘as the omen took thelr places fat Jetties: with Bob Vernon at his tert Shim. Berger, his manager, at his. right, and other well-known sporting men. ‘Toftries eved the Negro curiously, but did not meet his glance. Johnson was affable, but showed his nervousness by IMs trequent grins and his constant. ick Ine OF two rel dice, whieh he eatried halt Concealed in the paim of his right hand. Pose for Photographer. Both principels posed for the photos- rapher, and when the smoke of the flash- lights had cleared, promptly got down to business. Jeffries let Berger do this talk- Ing, ‘but Janson. broke tn frequently. on His’ manager, George Little, with sugees- Uons and objections Tt was agreed without dispute that the men would box for the heavewelght cham- Dlonship of the world. At this point John- fon insisted that. the present champions name should, precede the retired undefeat- ed champion's name In the written agree- ment. “to. this Jeffries quickly, assented. Berger then suggested that the fight go to thesclub making. the highest. responsible Dia within the next thirty days. Little bared, but Johnson, shaking his head du- biousiy, ‘asked that ench bid be accom panied ‘by a $5,000 forfeit, as a guarantee of good faith. ‘Jeffries nodded and Berger gaye his consent. , And have a man_on the ground with the cain,” stipulated Johnson. ‘The stenog- Taher inerrted a clatise to that effect. Bonar it had been easy sailing, but when the question ofa referee was raised the. crowd edged. forward expectantly, Littte, for Johnson, wanted to name. his choice. For the first time Jeffries broke in. Club to Have a Voice. il erg a ae ls THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. word,” he ordered. “They've got as much At stake as we have. Let It walt” ttle was for arguing the point, but Johnson was for, conelllation. "Well, tet it 0," he urged. “That's all right.” ‘The number of rounds was next in order. “so far as I go,” said Jeffries, “I don't care if it's six, ten, twenty, or a hundred rounds: but I'know what the public. will demand, and am going to see they get it it means a finish.” At this the crowd cheered until Bob Murphy had to outroar them for order. But Johnson was not satisfied. He feared a San Franciseo club, where only twenty Found bouts are allowed, might get the bid, and in that event insisted that twenty rounds should be specified, “Then "Prisco won't get the ght.” an- nounced Jeffries decisively. “Make It forty- five rounds or more.” Swallowing his objections, the Negro agreed. “There was still the rock on which most agreements spiit—the division of the purse. ‘To the surprise of the crowd, bith men protested that they were willing to. fght, Winner take all, or 60 and 40 per cent, oF 75 and 25 per cent, and on the latter basis it was stetled., ‘Question of a Side Bet. The side bet caused more difficulty. Jeffries wanted to wager $20,000, Johnson, more cautious, offered $5,000. Little, his manager, wanted to lay the money at ring Side odds, “as a business proposition.” As @ compromise they agreed to let the $5,000 already posted to secure the present meet- ing stand, with §5,000 additional to be added forthwith, “All right,” assented Jeffries plaintively, “but T wanted that $20,000,” ‘A great roar of laughter went up from the crowd, and even Johnson grinned. Bob Murphy, manager of the Hotel Albany, was chosen as temporary stakeholder the ‘final stakeholder to be chosen by the club. “No, sub,” said Johnson. “I has a say where my tmoney goes” “The elu has more to say than elther ‘of us.” put in Berger. “No man has more to say about my money ‘than T have.” affirmed Johnson, shaking his head, yet hé yielded while pro: testing. ‘Now only one crucial point remained : “When would they fight?” As a finish fight had been agreed upon, it was the consensus of opinion at. the matchmakers’ table that either Nevada or California must get the winning bid, With thirty days for the bids to come in and sixty days more for the men to condition themselves In, the weather at the earliest ‘would be. too. wet In California and too cold in ‘Nevada. Both men agreed that, to accommodate the huge crowds sure to attend, the bout must be held out of doors. Berger further ‘urged the necessity for ample training. time. ‘And it was formally settled that a day “not later than July 5, 1910,” be chosen. ‘The deal was closed. Again the principals posed for the flash light men, champagne was served while ‘the. articlés were being typewritten, and ‘at 5:40 the binding signatures were affixed ‘and. witnessed. ©The articles’ follow : s __An agreement entered into this day, be- ‘tween Jack Johnson and James J. Jeftries provides for the following: 1) They" agree. to box. for the heavy- wellght championship of the ‘world, 2 They agree to box berore the club, organization or person offering the best financial inducements. ‘3. Bids for the contest must be sub- mitiea on December 1. 1909. at 3p. m., at the Hotel Albany, New York City. 4. ‘Bach club’ organization or person maicing © bid for {his contest must have @ representative on the ground who will post Sin00- in. coin or certified check to make good all stipulations of his bid, 5. “Phe referee is. to be selected when the club bid is accepted. 6. It Is hereby agreed that the contest shail be forty-five rounds or more. 7. ‘The purse shall be divided 75 per cent. to the winner and 25 per cent. to the Toser. 5. Bach, of the contestants posts with Robert P. Murphy, of New York, as tem- porary siakeholder, the sum of $10,000, Of this sum, each posts $5,000 as a wager or side bet on the result of the contest, and 35.000 as a forfeit to guarantee compll- ance with these articles. . ‘The contest, shail take place not tater than July 5, 1910, 10. Tt is hereby understood and agreed that’ the eontest “shall be fought under straight Marquis of Queensberry rules with five-ounce gloves. Te" The final stake and forfeit holder fs to be decided upon when the club is se lected. Witness our hands and seals this 29th day of October, 1909. (Signed) Janes J. Jerrntrs, JouUN. AntHun JoiNsoN. Jeffries returned from Europe a week ago, and Johnson came East from Chieago for the meeting. Both men have many theatrical offers. and both thelr managers said that they would probably “scoop in a Tittle expense money” before going into strict training. Jeffries has been doing gymnasium work since his arrival here, EXPENDITURES OF THE MAJORS. ‘The following table gives a statement of all money expended by both the American and National Leagues: cpapueac aie vei ante Additional payments Cash if players Club. payments. are retained, St. Louis. .....-+++ $11,100 $8,150 Philadelphia’ 12552." 4.950 sans Chicago ....600011 87,500 800 New York. <2522¢12 21/000 1,000 Boston s.sscccls22 19700 13/200 Detroit (0020200212 10/400 1.750 Cleveland 21200552 21,400 8,000 Washington ¥.1.221 "2/500 ae $39,900 Totals ....... .$128,550 Pe ape ipa Additional ‘payments. Cash if players Club. payments, are retained. Brooklyn ....+++++ $12,350 $4.70 Ginetnnati’ 22222252 "25,350 9,200 St Louls...cecsess 7,300 3,000 Chicago .22002.5i L750 100 Philadetphia’ +212i2 2000 pete Pittsburg ...scsss2 9.500 i506 New York.i:.ii:s; 6,150 400 Boston ....2ss20s2 5,600 1,050 $23,550 sees ees» $70,200 Drafted Players. | Potala ....-..- $70,200 (GAR. SHE: Drafted ‘Players. AMERICAN LEAGUE. Philadetphia -sssscss-cesneeesee+, $8:600 New Yorke:.000 000005000000 0000 “4goo Bonin ce esenec ccc oscrocieenss GAN, Detrolt. iv casssssaceeyanesush eae Ueane Giaveland 625025000 TS 100. Chicago «0s: ssscsesescesescceeee 1180 Be Panto: Ss iipesiiceec eens HIS Tota 22.00 ceceenrcnc 07 0s8SE 250 ATIONAL Lixotis. Brooklyn .-tecssveecsceescee+s 810.850 Phitaderphia 222222222] 0IIINIIT ga0o Pittsburg .s.0ccc00S0TILIIIIS Big50 BOMOW cessigerececsasssienteces | Mase BE Louie, 5620022 Zascepeses 6580 Cincinnati <2LLIIEMI 2950 New York:.000200000 TES gigoo Ghleawo. eas. cs iiscsecheiaceceays AaSO8 meg Pires * ‘Recanitulation. Amount expended for purchased players: American League... .$128,550 National League..." 70,200—$198,750 Amount. expended" for ‘drafted players : ‘American League... $52.250 National’ League... .. "48,550— 100,800 ‘Total eash expenditure for play- OTS ceetcvvnaecege sees seuss $299,550 Additional ‘amount tobe ‘paid if purchased play- ers are retained : American Lrague.... $39,900 National League..... "28,550 _ 63,450 Grand total. .....00+04.+++$868,000_ Players Reserved. NATIONAL LEAGUE, Brooklyn ...-.ssececcccecosssceoesse 68 Ghieago \..10Joccscuceccereecenebeee 49 Pitegturg’ ss s20cseclecccsaesveseoes 48 Gineinnatl .2. 202. ae New York...000.00iicliccicceseeses AF Be Bowles: -cs.sescnccscuavcieaee sce 48 Phitadiephia 1.22020 00020200000000002 81 Total evessceiesersevsnersbovene BES OU Aah taaabe 7 Gevalia ons. cassscttccosaeecse ge St Rete Thea 49 AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE For Johnson’s “History of the Negro Race” and “Light Ahead for the Negro.’ As a combination offer, | will furnish either of the above books with the beautiful picture, (photo-graveur), “Ap- pealing to be Allowed to Help \Fight for the Union,” for $1.50. A great combination of good Negro literature. Agents write, “they sell like hot cakes,” . Price, singe copies, History, $1.00 * et “ Light Ahead .75 By selling ten copies agents make $5.00 per day. Address E. A. JOHNSON, 154 Nassau Street, - Kew York City, Ne Yu Brooklyn, of the National League, has the greatest number of men on the list, with a total of 63. “Cleveland, of the Amer: ican League, ranks next in.'total number of Players, "having *0. ‘The St. Louis Browns have 49 players reserved for 1910, while the St. Louls Cardinais have 45, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, 0, Special to THe FREEMAN, Rev, S. White, the new pastor of the A, M. EB. Chureh, has begun the work with great earnestness. We wish him suc- cess....The Hallowe'en social given’ by the indies Friday evening was beyond, ex- pectations....Mrs. Stevens, of Mt. Ver- hon, Is the guest of her mother, Mrs. C, May, of Yeoman street....Mrs, H. Stew- art was visiting in Cleveland last week. <c:-Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodson, of Columbus, Ohio, were the guests of Mrs. L. Harris yesterday... .Mrs. Gaines, of Dayton, “Ohio, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. H. Mason. LOUISVILLE, KY. ° Monon Route to Chicago. New Train Service Se ee 700a,m-....,.......,Pullman Qar..............12 10 noon 1145 a.m...........Parlor and Dining...... .... 540 p. m. 310p.m...........Parlor and Dining........... 805 p.m. 248a.m.........Sleeper ready at 9 p.m......... 740 a. m. 2 ee eee All trains to and from Chicago use direct line, F. E. HINE, D. P. A. Bee gy ras ee Special to THe Freeman. ‘Mrs. J. L, Ragan and daughter, Mrs. H. Grenfey,who spent ten days in St Louis, have returned home. "They received mueh social attention, While in St. Louls they were guests of Mrs, C. Clarke, 2111 Pine street... Dr. J. W. T. Patterson has opened an ‘office at’ 1131 West Chestnut street. He is a graduate of Meharry Col- lege and has a bright future... .Miss Gon- zella Greenley, the popular ‘treasurer of the Lincoln Theater, spent a week in St Louis, visiting friends. WHAT OTHERS SAY OF US. 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This coat has short lapels and is joined with five buttons. $20.00 CITY AND SOCIETY All persons desiring news items to appear in The Freeman will call New Phone 2880, this office, or send in same by mail. Mr. F. S. Heffroit, of Chicago, will locate this city for the winter. Miss Larkey Woodson entertained a few friends at tea last Sunday evening. few friends at tea last Sunday evening. Mrs. Zelina Posey, who has been ill for several weeks, is now at Ward's Sanitarium. The Elks will give a grand ball at the old Y. M. C. A. building, Monday evening, November 15. Mr. Andrew "Rube" Foster, of the Leland Giants ball club, was in the city Monday, en route to New York. Mrs. Sadie B. Dungey, G. W. C. of the Calanthe Courts of midiana, was in Muncie, November 15. I. F. Brown and N. A. Mourn are touring southern Indiana in the interest of the Sea Bird Gold and Mining Company. Russell Smith, the musician, has devoted a politician. He was active at the polls Tuesday in the interest of Dr. Morrison. Mr. J. Louis Johnson, manager of the Glazier Jubilee Company of Chicago, was called here this week on account of the death of steamer-motor. Personal designing news items to appear in THE FRENMAN will call New Phone 2880, this office, or send in same by mail not later than Wednesday, at 6 p. m. Just across the street from the Clayton building, the Elks will roam Monday evening, November 15. Admission, 35 cents. All Saints' Day will be observed Sunday at St. Phillips Episcopal Church. Memorial services of the departed members of the church will be held. Serviced by 44. S. Lowery and his company, of Wallace-Hagenbach Circus, Doc. Blaine, Car W. Lee, of the Al G. Field's Greater Minstrels, were in New Orleans Oct. 24 and were given a grand reception at the Midwives' Hall. Ted H. Bazel, who has been in the city for several months on business, left for Idaho, where he was called to the main office of the International Association of Planists, where he hopes to be engaged in the work of helping people have the pleasure of meeting his friends and brothers in Indianapolis and attending his lodges once a month — Masonko Lodge, Columbia No. 33, Masonko Lodge, Columbia No. 30, Mr. Bazel and Prof. Clarence Washington, of Calgary, Alberta, are among the heaviest stockholders of the association, and his many friends are among the greatest success in undertakings. "HERKS" VS. ANDERSON GIANTS. The Herculeans adn the Anderson Glante will play play at Northwest- est. FIRST COUNTRY BALL. The Hour Club will give their first concert this season in low Hall, Thursday November 18. Music by Theodore Ellis's Orchestra, 8 to 1. General admission, 35 cents. PROMINENT DRUGGIST DIES. Charles Chavis, Purdue Graduate, Stricken White at Store. Charles Chavis, a well-known business man, died Tuesday morning at his home at 515 Minerva street, following a paralytic stroke suffered the previous evening while at work at his drug store at the corner of Indiana avenue and California street. eH was 50 years old. Mr. Chavis, before studying pharmacy, was a teacher in the public schools of Ohio and Indiana. Upon his graduation "The Best at the Price—No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale Pillsbury best, XXXX flour, Saturday, a 24½ pound sack for... 79c New crop lima beans, 2 pounds for... 15c Pearl brand evaporated milk, large size can for... 10c 5c can free with every 10c can purchased Superior macaroni or spaghetti, 2 boxes for... 15c Gloss soap, 8 bars for 25c, or 3 for... 10c New seeded raisins, full lb. boxes, 3 boxes for... 25c Five pounds H. & E granulated sugar and one pound of coffee for... 49c Cayuga early June Peas new pack, 4 cans for... 25c Get your Christmas presents absolutely Visit the Premium parlor on third floor. In pharmacy at Purdue University in 1895 he came to this city and had been in business here ever since. He was a member of the Masonic circle, having been a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church and of high rank in Central Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Maceo Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. He survived by a widow and daughter, Mrs. Clara and Miss Olivia Chavis; a sister, Mrs. Mamie Gardner of this city, and two brothers, Andrew and Alexander Chavis, of Carrier Mills and Glenwood. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The Rev. G. H. Shaffer, former pastor of this church, assisted by the present minister, T. A. Smythe, conducted the services. The burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery. Y. W. C. HOME NOTES. Miss Deen of the Home was favored with a visit from Miss Olive Deen, Mrs. Smith and Miss Pearl Powell of South Bend, Indiana. Rev. A. Clayton Powell was a caller at the Home this week. The Home is having a new coat of paint. Miss Walker is in Illinois in the interest of the Home. Last Sunday's "Monster Meeting" was the record-breaker in all respects. Four hundred and twenty-four men were presided over by a Christian life, and the collection amounted to $33.48, thus passing all other meetings ever held by this organization for men only. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, the speaker, made a masterful presentation of the truth to men from the subject, "An American orchestra and the singing of the Glee Club were features of the meeting." On next Sunday the men who attend the "Monster Meeting" will receive a treat, will be given a concert, and many will remember Prof. Hall from last year, when he spoke on "The Problems of Life." This year he will speak on "Hitting the Line Hard." Prof. Hall, besides being a scholar and an orator, has been a star when Butler College led in State athletics. Prof. Hall is a graduate of Butler and also of Yale. Rill men are invited to attend the "Monster Meeting," held at Tabernacle, corner of West, North and Blackford streets every Sunday at 3 p. m. HOLDS MONSTER MEETING; EVANGEL STIRS Y. M. C. A. After Sermon on "An Awful Whirl wind," to Colored Men, by Dr. Powell, Fifty-Four Declare Conversion. “An Awful Whirlwind” was the subject of a sermon which the Rev. Dr. A. Clayton Powell, an evangelist of New York, preached in the “Monster Meeting” of the Colored Young Men’s Christian Association, in the Jones Tabernacle, Blackford and North streets, last Sunday afternoon. The sermon and money raised, for the last several years, were broken and religious enthusiasm and fervor also reached the high-water mark. By actual experience, the sermon had its capacity and responded to the urgent appeal of George L. Knox, chairman of the Finance Committee and vice-president of the organization, with a $33.85 collection. Four years later, more than a hundred promised to lead better lives. “What then?” the preacher asked in one part of his sermon. “May we say that we are not careful and seek plans for the future are bright, but what will you do, after all? Where will you spend eternity? Not careful, it will be in an awful whirlwind, my friends,” he continued. “Sin starts as a gentle breeze and slowly and surely increases and ends in a cyclone of death and destruction. Be alert on your guard, and heavenly receive.” "The best part of our religion," the Rev. Mr. Powell added, "is the bright and hopeful life...o matter how low and hard the surface, the power of Jesus Christ is able to rescue you." The preacher gave a number of illustrations to show what "religion" had done for others, and an enthusiastic chorus of worshippers almost drowned his voice at times. A handshaking rally followed, and officers of the association feel that the meeting was one of the best ever Indianapolis on having the largest Colored Young Men's Christian Association in the country, and said he thought this year would be better. W. A. Kersey, president, and Thomas E. Taylor, general secretary, had charge of the meeting. Music was rendered by the organization's orchestra. The singing was accompanied by the services the men formed in line and marched down the street to the nearby home of the Colored Y. M. C. A., and inspected its new furnishings and equip- NEW HAIR PARLORS. Mrs. Millie Alexander is now prepared to meet all demands in beauty and hair culture, at her elegant new quarters, 222 Indiana Avenue, Courtroom treatment. Finished artists. SPECIAL DISPENSATION NOW OPEN. Why He Joined the Elks. Because the order will guard you in health, care for you in sickness, bury you in death, protect your family, preserve your memory and strew your last resting place with flowers of immortality. There will be a meeting next Sunday at termoon at the Elks' Headquarters, 339 In diana avenue. JOHN W. NORREL, M. D. Grand Medical Examiner. AGENTS WANTED. Japanese Polishing Cloth. Polishes tel and restaurant. Sample 10 cents tel and restaurant. Sample 10 cents Catalogue Free. Agents wanted. J. M. Co. Co., Dept. D 50 Elm street. Danville, IL. THE SEA BIRD GOLD AND MINING CO. (INC.) The incorporators of the Sea Bird Gold Mining Company met at Pythian Hall, on East Ohio street, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 26, 1999, for the purpose of organizing and electing officers for the ensuing year. This property has been heralded as one of the best mining properties in Gilpin county, with the richest gold fields in America. There has been surface ore taken out that has been assayed and found to contain valuable quantities of gold ore, assaying 85 per cent. of the ore, and is sized and incorporated for the purpose of developing their claims. eW invite your inspection. Shares now on the market at 20 cents per share. 20 percent. O. B. Brown, Indianapolis, Ind.; vice president, N. A. Seyour, Indianapolis, Ind.; secretary, Chas. T. De Vor, Indianapolis, Ind.; assistant secret-treasurer, Wm. Smith, Oklahoma City, Okaia, treasurer, Archie Greathouse, Indianapolis, Ind. The Board—Chas. S. Schofield, Indianapolis, Ind.; Chas. Tommy, Indianapolis, Ind.; Dr. C. J. Shelton, Indianapolis, Ind.; Dr. C. D. Coll, Oklahoma City, Okaia; Wm. F. De Vors, N. A. Seyour, F. I. Brown and Archie Greathouse. He Henderson attorney. Financial agent, Geo. C. M. Murphy, Okla- city, Okla.; C. D. Coll, general manager. Stock in said company now sells for 25 cents per share, non-assessable. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mrs. Froney, of Chicago, was visiting here, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Froney, of Chicago, entertained the Misses Fanny Wise, Blanche Deas, Marjorie Sipp, Mattie Harle, Marie Young and Miss Williams, of Chicago, who are King is open to meet any eighty-pound boxer in the Northwest...Miss Ada King is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Eva Jones Hunt. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. DEATH ON THE SPEEDWAY. (Lines written on the death of Claude Kellum). Only a tree trophy can you see. Only a race track incident, you say? Look in the home at the empty chair. Look in the home at the empty chair. See the young widow in helpless despair? To her, she means more than a passing event. Her soul is crushed, her heartstrings are rent! Above the race track's sickening noise She hears the sobs of her fatherless boys. Who listen in vain for their "Papa's" kind voice, Whose becoming made their hearts to rejoice; Sadly they long for the welcome good cheer Of the voice to them so preciously dear. Only a race track incident, you say? Only a man died on the Speedway? Is human life valued so lightly by man That may be sacrificed at half its span In the maddening rush of a daredevil play, Where reason and judgment are held at heart, Bands are wildly playing, and guessing is rife, Selfish ambition trifles with life; May the God-given spirit be hurried in his life. Just for the pleasure of a maniac race? Mayor crushed out and names made sad. All for the pleasure of the speed-record athlete E. E. Keller, M. D. Indianapolis, Ind. SOME POINTS MADE From the Sermons of Rev. A. Clayton Powell, of New York City, Who Is Conducting a Union Revival Meeting in Indianapolis. The Church is no longer judged by its creeds and confessions, but by its deeds. You are holding this meeting not to get men into Heaven, but to get Heaven into men. I came to Indianapolis not to help you to keep men out of hell, but to help you keep hell out of men. There are not twelve people in any Church in Indianapolis who really desire to see the world saved. The reason why many parents don't want their children saved is that they will have to stop carrying the beer can. One word of praise right bestowed on a woman while living is worth more than forty sermons delivered over her dead body. You cannot be a Christian without the love of Christ, and if you love Him you will become an active member of His Church. I am afraid of the Church member who goes around with his face as long as a fence wall and a basket of tribulations on his arm. The majority of men do not care a lollipop for church doctrines, but they are looking for practical translation of the Spirit of Jesus in every-day life of our members. No revival of religion is genuine that does not involve a law out of the heart, smash the idols in the home and elevate the citizenship of the community. If you will show me a dancing, card-playing, or Christian that has won a single soul to Jesus in ten years, I will walk back to New York; you can not be a Christian. An attempt to measure the influence of one woman is an attempt to measure the distance between the gates of perdition and the gates of eternal pearl. Ahe professional and business men are leaders of the race, and no leadership can be permanent and helpful that is not surcharged with the principles taught by Jesus Christ and His Church. In God's eyeview, any man who had rather die than lie, who had rather stave than steal, who had rather be right rich, is a Saint in Caesar's Household. In these days of municipal and national corruption, in these days of monopolistic greed and political graft, the man who will stand up with the conviction and courage of a man, fearlessly and honestly speak like a man and not like a man, is a Saint in Caesar's Household. The man who pulls out from the drunkard's clutches his firsts and declares in God's name and in the name of what manhood he has left that he will be a Christ, is a Saint in Caesar's Household. The young woman who gives up the ballroom, card parties, theaters and glare of our cheap modern society, and follows Christ in the regeneration of the world, is a Saint in Caesar's Household. One tuberose pinned on the lapel of a live man's coat is worth more than a freight car load of flowers placed on a dead man's coffin. Please give me flowers while I can smell them. We must revise our definition of Christianity; Christianity is not walking down a church aisle, with a sanctimonious look going about every day doing good in the name and in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. You may talk about "Once Christ, and never out," as much as you please, but when a man ceases to pray, ceases to read the Bible, ceases to try to lead his man toward God, he is a dead Christian. The man or church which refuses to worship or mediate his refusal of salvation of the world is a relic of religious barbarism, and deserves a place in the museum with the gullotine and other bloody instruments of religious persecution. The Church has not discharged its obligations when it has hired a man to twelve one day in seven to explain its creeds and doctrines, and to plums ram the Bible down the throats of the people; it must go into the highways and hedges during the week, care for the wounded and distressed, and needy, and on Sunday they will hear us when we tell them of "Jesus, the mighty to save." The Freeman can be found at Pughsly's cigar, tobacco and news depot at Atlanta, Georgia. BUSINESS LOCALS. Haag Bros — Dealers in hardware, paints, glass, 547 Indiana avenue. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. Buy your coal from a real coal yard. You get your money's worth when you deal with the Capital Coal and Coke Company. Mexican Joe and Company have opened a first-class place at 530 Indiana avenue, with chile, hot tomatiles, lunches of all kinds at all hours. Courteous treatment. Your trade is solicited. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as careman, with the person. No extra charges, Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old. Main 4032. Bert Menn — Inleur in flour, feed, hay, corn, oats, bran, meal, graham flour, corn, meal, cracked corn and all kinds of ground feed, 829 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. New 'Phone 1588, Old Main 2977. The Eureka Comb is on sale at The Freeman office, 225 Indiana avenue. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists, 3591 Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. Fall Styles School Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-J40 EAST WASHINGTON ST. SURPLUS STOCK SALE. Making Room for Holiday Goods Everything at Bargain Prices Cloaks for Women, of black broadcloth, 54 inches long, fitted styles, with plaited skirts, regular $12.50 values, Surplus Stock Sale. Suits for Women, of stripe broadcloths, 40 inch jackets, full lined, extra wide skirts, Regular $12.00 Surplus Stock sale $7.95 CLASSIFIED COLUMN The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) Hased cured others: will cure you. Address R.P. Biodan, druesteg, Indianapolis, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE—Eleven room house, suitable for club, hospital or rooming house. Call 915 N. Senate avenue. Call morning. THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday at the news stand at the southwest corner of Illinois and Market streets. NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS, ETC. Woods, deceased, In the Probate Court of Marion County, Not here term 1985. Other terms 1985, given that Huladh A. Woods, as Exxr. of the estate of George A. Woods, deceased, has presented and filed her account and vouchers in final set- tlement. In the Probate Court of Marion County will come up for examination and action of said Probate Court of Marion County which time all heirs, creditors or legates of sald estate are required to appear in said court ad show cause, if any there be, why said account and vouchers should not be taken, and why the estate are also hereby required at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their helpless. HULDAH A. WOODS. JAMES H. LOTT, Attorney. DID YOU HEAR ABOUT IT? DID YOU HEAR ABOUT IT? FREEMAN & ORCHARD Practical Plumbers, respectfully solicit your patronage. We do all kinds of plumbing, fitting and repairing. Estimates given. Workmanship, reliability and low prices guaranteed. Phone 1448. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada A Look Forward A Glance Backward A look forward twenty years would appear a long way off. Ask any middle age man and he will tell you that a glance backward over that period seems short indeed. 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Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 118 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere GEORGE KEITH COMPANY TRADE MARK REG.US.PAT.OFE ACORN PARKBONE SARDAS MARK R. AUROD 111 L KITCHEN HEATER Balance at The Indian 45 South Old Phone. The E Balance at $1.00 a Month Indianapolis Gas 45 South Pennsylvania St. Old Phone. Main, 1447-New, 82. The Indianapolis Gas Co. 45 South Pennsylvania St. Old Phone. Main, 1447-New, 82. The Election! is over--some hearts are sad and some are glad, but all hearts are gay who use the celebrated 'REST EASY' double bed Bed Spring. Get acquainted with its perfection by asking your dealer. Made by the N BED SPRING CO., - INDIANAPOLIS COAL, COAL Nothing But Coal. Jackson, Logan Block, Indiana Jackson; Cincinnati Coke and Anthracite. Quick Delivery. Capital Coal & Coke 02-203 Terminal Traction Building BOTH PHONES 111. Big Night That N MEET ME AT THE PURITAN BED SPRING COAL Nothing Ideal Jackson, Logan Blo Coke and Anth The Capital C 202-203 Term BOTH A Big Night MEE PURITAN BED SPRING CO., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Ideal Jackson, Logan Block, Indiana Jackson; Cincinnati Gas Coke and Anthracite. Quick Delivery. The Capital Coal & Coke Co., 202-203 Terminal Traction Building. BOTH PHONES 111. ELKS' GRAND BALL To be given at the old Y. M. Opposite Monday Event A GOOD TIM General Admission at the old Y. M. C. A. Building in North I Opposite the Claypool Hotel, Day Evening, November A GOOD TIME FOR EVERYBODY Admission, - 35 To be given at the old Y. M. C. A. Building in North Illinois Street, Opposite the Clavnoool Hotel. J. & K. Shoes Fit the Arch, $2.50 to $5.00 We are now showing all the new styles and lasts in Fall and Winter Boots for Ladies. All colors in Slippers for Evening Wear. J. & K. Ladies' Shoe Parlor, 30 North Pennsylvania St. FREE SHINES For Men and Women. All the Latest Creations for Fall and Winter Wear. Hutchinson's WALK OVER BOOT SHOP 28 North Pennsylvania Street $1.00 GIVES YOU A Kitchen Heater to heat the kitchen, do some of the cooking and heat the irons for ironing. Burns everything but gas. at $1.00 a Month. Manapolis Gas Co. with Pennsylvania St. one. Main, 1447-New, 82. Election! ```markdown ``` RING CO., - INDIANAPOLIS, IND. L, COAL, Nothing But Coal. Block, Indiana Jackson; Cincinnati Gas Anthracite. Quick Delivery. Coral Coal & Coke Co., Terminal Traction Building. OTH PHONES 111. Night That Night! MEET ME AT THE M. C. A. Building in North Illinois Street, opposite the Claypool Hotel, Opening, November 15. TIME FOR EVERYBODY. Session, - 35 Cents.