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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 Plans were made to have the remains lie in state Monday and Tuesday at St. Paul's M. E. Church, after which the remains were taken from the M. E. Church for the funeral services, arranged for Wednesday afternoon. The services in this spacious auditorium were conducted in the public hall, and the church was conducted, a lifelong friend and warm admirer of Col. Carson, assisted by Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the Church, and a score of the other members. The church was built in Columbia, Baltimore and other points. The Masonic order, of which the deceased had long been a member, had general charge of the ceremonies, seconded by the father of the son of the 1st son of the 1st son of the 2nd. The president and founder, Ahree thousand people crowded into Metropolitan Church, and as many more were turned to the church. The church was built in the four-century-old interment at at Woodlawn Cemetery. In all probability a series of memorial services will be arranged at an early date, to give an opportunity for expressions of the况. The church was built in the 19th century and individuals unable to participate in the necessarily brief exercises of today. In this matter the Blaine In-sincerity Church was built in New York. John F. Cook, lodge of Masons and the Meeca Temple of the Order of Shriners, will take the lead. Col. Carson was born, the 1842, in Princes Ann county, Maryland, and was conscious of the need of a large, but having been heard of for so long and in so many interesting connections, he seemed to be older than that. He went to Baltic in the 1843, and was a member of the American living until he reached manhood, but was unable to secure more than a very limited education, if any at all. He performed education, labor, and was a very active and sensitive person, and in addition and supporting for the Union army during the Civil War, and was engaged by the Abolitionists in operating the so-called "underground railway," by means of the "Liaison of the Union Army," to which from their masters and reach the District of Columbia or free States. He participated for a short time in the Civil War and was a member of the Nationalist-era, distinctly for valorous deeds. 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. --- Arrangements are being made to tender the Hon. Ernest Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia, and Bishop I. B. Scott, representing the Methodist Church in Liberia, a complimentary banquet in Washington some time about the middle of this month. This affair is to be national in scope, and is expected to bring together, either in person or by letter, representative Negroes from all parts of the country. In view of the urgent needs and the protection and encouragement of the African republic now merits, it is deemed fit to make a public meeting. The meeting should be given. The expression of national and racial interest in the future of Liberia at this time will go far to stimulate the endeavors of our neighbors across the sea, and bring to their aid the powerful political and commercial agencies in this country. The suggestion has met with the most cordial endorsement from prominent race men, and there is no doubt that the movement will be a success. Dr. Booker is well known, and he has been a member of the American Association of Business, educational and professional men. Nov. 16 is the date tentatively agreed upon, although the time may have to be changed slightly to avoid conflict with any previous engagements the distinguished guests of honor may have made. Ahe proposed banquet will, in all probability, be the most notable occasion of its kind that has ever been given by our people on the American continent. --- The designation of Prof. E. L. Black-shear, Rev. C. T. Walker and Maj. R. R. Motor by Dr. Booker T. Washington as the preliminary communication to the commission of the semi-centennial exposition in recognition of the Negro's fifty years of freedom, is entirely satisfactory to the colored people here. The appointments are made in compliance with the provisions of the Act of 1864, and the General of the National Negro Business Men's League, which organization has undertaken, by general agreement, the supervision of putting the movement into practice, and the maintenance of the black-miners' health. The results can be obtained at the outset with a small commission of experienced and sympathetic men. After the field is surveyed and ground, broken, it is possible to determine the number of members of the玄德队伍. This division will bring into service representatives of every phase of racial activity—the several religious denominations, every variety of schools, the fraternal organizations, the black-miners' organizations, and the other and esothetic elements that are contributing their part to our many-sided development. There need be no fear that any portion of the body politic will be neglected. It is not the case that the organization will be missioned, or the mission are getting/together early, for there is much to be done, and three years will be needed, with every moment utilized to the best advantage, if the exposition is made. The organization will be in the course of expecting that being held this week at Auskegee, 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. Last Monday evenings at the corner of Seventh and Florida, Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, was placed under arrest by a bumptious policeman, of the type Major Sylvester is trying his level-best to get rid of. The circumstances, briefly stated, are these: The policeman was dragging a colored woman across the street, apparently making no effort to save her from bruises or exposure. Prof. Miller, believing the woman to be sick, and thinking he might offer some service to the officer, came forward and proffered his assistance. The offer was rejected, and the surly police police were not allowed to be allowed. Prof. Miller followed and protested that he had a right to inquire and to take a hand if he could help anyone who was in trouble. The officer, whose name is Sykes, threatened to lock Prof. Miller up if he was still on hand when the patrol wagon came. The educator determined to see it out, remained, and when the wagon arrived, Sykes stated that Prof. Miller was under arrest. At the Eighth Precinct station the professor left collateral for his appearance, and departed for home, gazing at his head. His�ary, the Bursley of Howard University Law School, Prof. Miller went before Maj. Sylvester, explained the circumstances, and the case was immediately not pressed. Officer Sykes was severely reprimanded, and the 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. 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What would the voters say if they heard that their respective candidates were hobnobbing at a private club? Newcomb played billiards in the basement while Williard played a rubber at whist upstairs; and the Saturday rides out to the country club became obsolete. 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. 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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. Mrs. T. J. Williams, of St. Clair, has returned from a visit to Montreal, Can.-Mr. Madison Jackson recently bought a residence in the Park, and Mr.�. W. H. Simpson bought a lot the other day and started preparations for a residence that will cost in the neighborhood of 10000. The邻里's new home is a city met in numbers of about 300 and drew up resolutions telling Mr. Simpson that his presence was not wanted. Mr. Simpson retorted that he was not seeking social equality. He did not find no good space for any of them, and did not want any of them to speak to him. Last Tuesday there was a mass meeting called at the Prospect Park Methodist Church to talk over the news of being the first party owned by the two colored gentlemen. "Prof. Albert E. Jenks, professor of sociology at the State University of Minnesota, has reiterated his statements of the new life of the people with intermarry with the whites, and where the laws are more drastic is where the most of the intermingling is going on. He concluded by asking his audience to see how he would be more so, and if there were any white women in the audience who were contemplating marrying Negroes. So we see, while some advocate segregation, others do advocate intermarry with the R.W. R. Martin will send his farewell sermon at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday, October 31. Mrs. R.C. Minor, together with the choir, has prepared special music to be so well and so well to be the most special secretary last January to become financial secretary of a college in St. Joseph, Mo. .. Last Sunday night Dr. Cook, who says he discovered the North of the speak at the college, a house house. The ladies of Pilgrim Baptist Church held their annual fair October 25-30. The affair was a financial success as well as a good time was had. .. "The Holy Roller is all his whole reels. He also has been to call himself "Mr. Joseph Davis, who has chosen to call himself "the man of God," presides. Mr. Harry Brown has bought a half interest in the B.W. F.H.R., and is now ready to run by J.R. Robinson in a lawyer John Irvine was a visitor in St. Paul last week. Mr. Irvine was a former resident of this city, but now of Duluth, where he has been a chief officer of the friend's friends to buy copies of THE FREEMAN from Henry Crawford, 326 Farrington avenue. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Special to THE FREEMARK. The Bouncy and Vancoule held religious services in the Loyal Legion headquarters last Sunday, and will continue to hold them every Sunday at 3 p.m. All are invited. The third of the days will be the Gospel meetings at night in the Loyal Legion headquarters, instead of at McCauley and Kinstino. Rev. J. E. Barbour and wife have taken up their life for a life of a new, a home of a Kingdom no venue, a S. B. Kirk who has been in the city for the last fortnight, and recently suffering from a severe cold, was taken to the General Hospital last week with several dacks of the life of the wife who sick on their homestead at Paddle River, was sent for the first Mrs. Johnson, of San Antonio, Tex., has joined her husband here. Slight thurries of snow fell on Tuesday, the 19th, while was the same of the first of the last day, and the amount to much. At present she weaver is ideal. On Monday night, the 18th, William Jennings Bryan lectured before three thousand people all four months in the庙堂. The Prince of Peace, in the Thistle Rink Mr. Bryan came under the auspices of the Y. M. C. and that his presence was appreciated was evinced in the face of the last day. Hodge appeared at the Empire. The after with his two wrestling ponies, Madison and Banner, Mr. Hodge and his ponies were a show by themselves. "Gus" is the first of the last day, and his dacks written from Greenville, Tex., and sends regards to all his met while in the city last sum 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. Special to THE FREEMAN. Following guests registered at the Guthrie House: Mrs. L. Jones, of Chicago (returned home after a stay of five weeks); Mr. Ed Gaither, of Cincinnati; Mrs. Mayor Q. Frieson and Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson, of Louisville... The Willing Workers gave a successful Hallowen entertainment at K. of P. Hall, Thursday evening, for the benefit of West Baden Baptist Church... Mrs. John L. Thomas and son are in Louisville for a few days... Mr. Reed, of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Secret Service, and Mr. Williams, of Chicago, have returned home after a stay of ten days... Rec. C. W. Sims has returned from Georgia, where he was called by the fatal illness of his father... Mrs. George L. Smith served luncheon at her residence for the benefit of West Baden Baptist Church... Mr. Erin Slye spent a few days at his home in New Albany... Mr. Alonzo Miller and Mr. John Babbage have left for school in Urbana and Wilberforce, Oluo, respectively... Mrs. Augustus Brown spent Sunday in Louisville. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Mr. Bert A. Williams, of Williams and Walker Company, will be in the city the 10th of next month in a new musical show entitled "Mr. Lode of Koal," which will be played at the Lyric Theater. Mr. Williams' song hits are "That's a Plenty," "The Christening" and "My Ole Man." Rev. Carter, of Ripley, Ohio, who has been called as pastor of the Bethesda Baptist Church of this city, has arrived. Rev. Carter's family will arrive in a few weeks and will make their home on Eleventh Avenue, South, near Elgth street.... The Halloween party given by the ladies of the Building Club of St. Thomas Mission at Dearborn Hall last Thursday evening was quite a nice affair. The music was furnished by Mrs. McCullough's orchestra.... Mrs. M. J. Wallace, of Hot Springs, Ark., who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilson for nearly a week, left the city for Chicago, Ill., the latter part of the week. 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. 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In a few more "sleeps" we will be right in our North Pole vicinity, approaching 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, incurred with diamonds, 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 broken 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 exposition by the American Negroes. All so well and good, but bear in mind the three-hundredth anniversary of the arrival 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 greatest 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 understood 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 what is being seen in print. The memory 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, Douglass, Whittier. There is a difference, and which must be observed if we are careful of the proprieties. We are in receipt of the annual report of Dr. Booker T. Washington to the trustees of Tuskegee Institute, which is 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 abundant supply of pure water and has materially increased the healthfulness of the institution. The cost of the present plant is $17,333.17. Total current expenses, $258,755.08. The attendance for the past year was 1,494 students and 167 officers and teachers. The wholesome influence of the school is manifest in improving the everyday 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 disposition to prefer the concerns of white people above similar concerns by colored people. It said in part: "Let the white man in his social affairs alone, and only concern yourself when you are affected from a point of business. We find that the Negro's affection for the white man's association 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 a hardship on him financially and morally." It 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 circumstances, it looks like a great opportunity to build up the race financially, and in the meanwhile win friendship of the white people—an unheard of condition. SHANK ELECTED MAYOR. Samuel Lewis Shank will be the next mayor of Indianapolis, according to the choice of the voters last Tuesday. His plurality of something above 1,600 votes is somewhat less than what is expected when the vote is normal. The slight difference is to be explained through the efforts of Judge Alfred, who received above 600 votes, most of which came from the Republican 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 incessant. 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 unexpected kind to knock him down and count him out. The people wouldn't stand for so much. Mr. Shank, however, owes his election 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 nature went into this compound, making a most admirable mixture. In common 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 administration promised during the campaign. His record as recorder of Marion county was the greater reason of his success. 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 cropped out among the then municipal officers. The voters began to look around for a man who could come clean as it concerned honesty, integrity and resolution to do the very best as the head of the municipal government. Samuel Lewis Shank was the man; not an individual of fine speech, nor elegant manners, it might be said, but stubbornly honest, doggedly determined, eminently respectable. He promised the various reforms demanded; to enlarge the city by way of civic 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 in a manner just like anything, even when good, must be advertised. 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, 311 53d street Robert Fields, Hale, 311 53d street Lahey southeast corner 28th and 8th avenue. DULUTH, MINN. The Adelphi Musical Club gave concert and oyster supper at Kalamazoo Hall. Tuesday evening. A large crowd was in the attendance of the program, including the new, resplident with a "social gems." Mr. William Dawson, head waiter at the Spalding Hotel returned Sunday from two weeks' vacation spent on the귀가 and the New Burning. During Mr. Dawson's absence his places was filled by the old reliable "Clarence" (the "Soldman," the "New" line) this time. On the hostory St. Mark's M. E. Church, the school held its annual election Sunday. October 24, and elected the following officers for the ensuing years: Spalding, Mr. M. E. Moulton, the assistant superintendent, Miss Ethel Black; secretary, Mr. Harold Stokes; treasurer, Mrs. G. H. Adams; organist, Miss Eileen Scott, the officers all the time. In the Year of the eleventh and the determined to build up a good, healthy attendance. The two for the Sunday school has been placed at 2:30 p. m. to the school's head. Mr. Fountain Maupins, on the Sabbath, ... Mr. Fountain Maupins is new employed at the new Burrows building as elevator man. ... Mr. William Bitts, the new building, has been founded in some of the rheumatism of the east two years is still unable to be about... Mr. George H. Adams has opened a barber shop for the next year in the Dustover Miss Pettingill, who has been sick at her home, 617 Second Avenue, east, is now convalescent... Miss Nancy Byrd has been very ill, and at this writing it still is very sick person. However, hopes for a very long career are held out the attending physician. The new of the St. Louis county's new million-dollar court house was awakened, new interest in the South post office, which was renewed even after it will be made to place some deserving members of the race, as there will be a number of new places created, according to the law. The first of the new office. Since the Negro Civic Political League died a-born in the work will probably be taken up by some of Duluth's leading Negroes, without politically or business money. The new line is when Duluth needed a central representative body outside of the church, lodges and politics, it is now, and as well as the price of the work is about that a forward step will soon be taken from sheer necessity. A branch of the National Negro Business League was the one of the most important of the kind of work that is needed here, and when one is organized it will find a field of endeavor worthy of the best effort... Miss Lillian Perry, of Evans's father, is a position with great faith. Mr. J. R. Richey, of 115 East THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. M. MRS. EFFIE PENN PAYNE Mrs. Effie Penn Payne, of Cincinnati, has leading the song services in the Union Revival meetings at Bethel A. M. E. Church the past few weeks. Fifteenth street. Miss Perry's visit will extend far into the present month, and perhaps longer. . . Subscriptions, renewals and mates for The Pressman are called to order by Wes. Superior and the ranges should be sent to Mr. G. B. Kelley, 516 Cascade street, Duluth, representing The Freeman at the head of the lakes. On sale every Saturday. the F. A. and M. College. . . The Evening Entertainers Pleasure Club met last Monday night at their usual place. The President Joseph B. Thomas. This club is making great preparations to entertain their friends Thanksgiving eve. WASHINGTON, PA. All '09 Players Sign 1910 Contracts Players Leave for Homes. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Louisville Cubs have closed a very successful season in every respect. The loyal support of the fans and the league ball playing that the Cubs played are to be highly recommended. Manager Stringer is to be credited for Louisville's crack phalanx. His untiring effort to get together a fast team did not fall him. The Cubs said that their claws were always ready to draw blood, and they were. The Cubs held their own against all comers. All of the boys will be back in the ranks next season. Stringer is looking for a new battery and it is expected that he will get several new palyers. The benefit game Sunday was a success and the boys got a nice little "cloud of dust" for their pockets. Pugh leaves for his home in Atlanta, Ga. next week. Toney for Memphis, Tenn. Collins for Cincinnati, O. Booker for Chattanooga, Tenn. West, Martin, Briscoe, Watson and Walace will winter in Louisville. THE "GAME KEEPER" ENTER TAINS. Mr. George Abrams, active in politics and sporting events, and better known as the "Game Keeper," was in the right place to win the winner in the mayoralty contest Tuesday, and still cashing checks, shaking hands, and having a real good time. He and George were friends and co-workers to 462 West Fifteenth street to a shoat supper. Freshments were served in "abundance," and George was crowned the prince of good fellows. Mr. G. T. Coates, train porter from Baltimore to Cincinnati, came home sick...Mr. Bert Williams' company, Mr. Bert Williams, came to New York on a special train and dining car...Quite a number of colored people from Washington D. C., attended the Pimlico track last week...The Portland Kids team, of Annapolis Junction, are arranging to meet all comers next Wednesday, W. H. Nielson, manager, Wilber Hebrom, captain. Paul Wisdom, of Pittsburg, Pa. son of Emanuel and Kittle Willem, died Tuesday, October 28, and his remains were buried from the residence on the 30th.... The annual conference is being held at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, beginning on Friday, November 7, and night, November 11.... James Wisdom, of Pittsburg, Pa. is in the city.... The churches of the city are practicing, and many are recording Dr. Booker T. Washington, November 15, who will lecture here under the auspices of the Business Men's league. Mrs. Louise Cole and Mrs. Amanda have been quite ill, but are now improving. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Rev. Smith, of the Church of God, has left for the southern part of the Province in the interests of his church. Rev. Helm is in charge of the local body until Rev. Smith's return. There is a challenge to start in the express business is about to start in the express business Billy Morrison, of Morrison and Washington writes from Langham and sends regards to all. He has withdrawn from the name of Waverly. He plays in the verds his regards to all. H. R. Taylor, of Independence, was in the city of New York business. He was a force, the great Sunday school worker of Chicago, spoke to five thousand people in the Thistle Rink on the 28th and 29th. Mr. Lawrence spoke along the line of the�d, who was also who were greeted with a much larger crowd than Bryan. Mr. Pierson, who was sick last week, is much better at this writing. Arthur Jones writes from Lashburn and tells of a narrow escape he had from having his arm broken in being thrown into the air by the drive belt on the�rening machine which was firing. He says his regards to all, and 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 Royalيريste, which is the most popular language are charge of Rev. J. Thirburton. Several local parties are contemplating giving a drama at some near future date. Definite arrangements will be an�- advertisements, subscriptions, changes of address, or any complaint of not receiving the Freeman, etc., with Clifford C. and the Lansing and the correspondent. Call 240 Jasper avenue East, phone 182. The many friends of Mrs. Lawrence Pons, of West Belmont street, will be pleased to know that she is much better. The postal card party given at the parade Wednesday night by Mrs. T. R. Gaines and M. E. Thomas, was quite a success, ..Mr. Teno Lucas was called home from St. Louis, Mo., on account of the conference of M. E. Zilon churches of West Florida is being held this week at Muscogee, Fla., under Bishop G. W. Al-Ardoum, at his home on West Daddsen street. Mr. George Johnson left last week to spend a while in St. Louis, Mo. ..Mr. Robert Thomas has bought the control company ..Messrs. Ray Matthews and John N. Lewis write friends from Los Angeles, Cal., that they are doing well. ...Mrs. Cherry Powers is out again, to the delight of her many friends. ...Miss Beatrice Penders leaves in a few days for Tallahassee to resume her studies in CUBS CLOSE SEASON Jessie Palmer. BALTIMORE, MD. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN PENSACOLA. FLA. Special to THE FREEMAN. the F. A. and M. College.....The Evening Entertainments Pleasure Club met last Monday night at their usual place. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President John H. Club is making great preparations to entertain their friends Thanksgiving eve. Special to THE FREEMAN The grand rally of St. P. A. M. E. Church, which was held last Sunday, was a grand success. Several hundred dollars was realized for the benefit of the new church. The church is proving a grand success. Miss Florence Blake, of Homestead, is the guest of Mrs. Louis Mosby....Mr. Charles Stenson, premier banjo soloist, is the guest of the engagement at Casino. Rew. Elias, of Homestead, was the guest of Rev. Holden for several days. He has just recovered from a severe spell of sickness....Mrs. Marshall Wasler, of Homestead, married home after several days spent with her children. Miss Laura Wasler is on the sick list. Presiding Elder C. W. Warren, of the Florence district, preached his farewell sermon Sunday night at the A. M. E. Church. The service was very interesting and uplifting, and enjoyed by all people who finished the music. The members raised the required standards of dollar money and made their report. The presiding elder gave a very interesting lecture after the sermon, and bid the congregation good-by. The choir sang "God be with you till we meet again".... Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Knowles will leave Sunday for Huntsville to visit the annual conference of the A. M. E. Church. ... The Mosaic Templars of America are preparing for the fall jubilee, which will convene November 12. Mr. W. M. Alexander, N. G. M. and Mr. L. L. Powell, State Grand Master, will lecture on the day of the spring Sunday in Courtland. Mrs. Mattie G. son is quite ill.... Mr. Mrk Rutland and Miss Sittie Bell, of Cherokee, Ala., were quietly married Thursday at the home of the bride. Their future home will be in the future. The educational rally at Tuscanb, Ala., was quite a success. The First Baptist and the A. M. E. Church raised $50. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. Marion, of the Missionary Baptist Church, has started a series of meetings... The A. M. E. Church was 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, secretary. The juvenile choir has been organized, with Mary F. Thompson, organist. The Sunday school has been reorganized, with Mr. Harry Edmunds, superintendent; Mrs. Lewis, Miss Rosa Vontreece and Leas Henson, teachers... Business men of the town: Mr. J. W. Hughes has a tin shop. Mr. Arra Terrel runs a grocery store and restaurant combined. Messrs. Fines, Frazer Wayne and Henderson, of Bedford, and Rev. Peter of Bloomington, attended the Missusic Ridge London night. Rev. H. J. Thompson organized three clubhouse at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The following are the captains: Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Good and Miss Vontreece. Special to THE FREEMAN Elder Bryant, of the M. E. Church has commenced a series of meetings with Brother Harry Kelles as assistant preacher. - Elder Webster, of the Forst Church, has commenced a series with a large attendance...Mrs. J. C. Gatewood spent last week as guest of Mrs. Belle Willis...Mrs. Lawson Stoner, of Indianapolis, is visiting 'old and young' students, Bishop McCleann will return to Indianapolis with Mr. Stronter next Sunday. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. Theophilus Pullum attended a Halloween party at Beaver Falls, Wednesday evening. Harry Erven has opened a Japanese restaurant in the town of Walnut Creek, is able to be at his place of business, on Commerce street, after being in two months at the Walnut Creek Skating Club will give his next skating party Monday evening, November 8, at Avon Park. It will be a masquerade ball at the Walnut Creek and Lillian Berry are on the slick list. George Burke, of Sharon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hodge, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kelley, of Alliance, visited relatives last week and is on the slick list. The尔尔 street, is doing nicely after his operation. The尔尔 Augustine Episcopal Mission will hold its fair the first week of August and is on the slick list. The尔尔 Widows and Widowers Club gave a Halloween party Monday evening. They were the guests and attended the Avenue Baptist Church, arranged a room for the pastor in the church. Mrs. Minnie Green, the hair dresser, of Isburg, is the guest of the church. The尔尔 and dinners at Will Collins, cafe, 333 East street, are getting very popular. Mrs. Minnie Green, the Federation of Women's Clubs, met Mrs. T. D. Berry's and organized a literary club. Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr. Henry Brewer and daughter, of Beaumont, spent several days here visiting... Mrs. Cynthia Woodward, the owner of the cottage, him and his family a visit from Clarksville... Dr. L. B. Bluitt, of St. Louis, is permanently located in the city again. He will be associated brother, Dr. R. B. Everett, his ever-important practice... Mr. Alex. Mitchell, of this city, died Tuesday and was buried with his family... Mr. Alex, the owner of good standing. Interment was at the new cemetery... Mrs. Seymour, of Fort Worth, spent several days here, the wife of which he was a member in good standing. Interment was at the new cemetery... Mrs. Seymour, of Fort Worth, spent several days here, the wife of which he was a member in good standing. There were many visitors in the metropolis last week, visiting relatives and friends and attending meetings with his sister, Mrs. Perry, with his alma mater, Masonic bodies in Texas J. W. McKinney was here a short while this week on business for the craft... A new and exciting business, said the board of trustees of the five WASHINGTON, PA. SHEFFIELD, ALA. MITCHELL IND PARIS, KY. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO DALLAS, TEXAS lodges. Plans are being drawn, after which each lodge will elect its building committee to make the contract...Mr. M. Johnson spent Wednesday evening at their residence a number of their home and out-of-town friends who were here attending the wedding. The guests spent at various amusements. The famous Capital City Quartette rendered several selections, which brought the guests to their feet several times. Then the guests opened and the guests were made exceedingly glad they were there. Many toasts were given and the health of the guests relieved of much of its dainty and choice good things...Mrs. Beatrice Billinger, of Fort Worth, spent several days here visiting the lodge. M. G. Johnson received a few of her visiting friends on Thursday night at 110 Boll street in Temple of Miss Daisy College of Temple, who spent several days here. A memorial ...Hon. W. E. King continues to improve, to the delight of his wide range of friends throughout the country....A new book, "The announcement of the young Negro boy," will move the movement by the denomination of Free Will Baptist connection of north Texas. They have bought a tract of good land, and they have bought them cases them on to start an industrial school the promoters of this work are Revs. H. E. Brown, D. L. Lewis, J. G. Griffin, N. W. Hennigin and R. C. Chamberlin. ...Messiah, in Calvert, spent several days the guests of Mrs. J. A. Glmores, at 440 San Jacinto street. They were shown many social courtesies while here....The girls in Calvert made the hit of the season by engaging the Bismarck Ferries Comedy Company for the club Wednesday night....The girls in Calvert cleaned them up on that singing act they up Central....Mrs. Frank Carter is up, after a few weeks' illness....Mr. S. C. Crook and Mrs. Cynthia Jackson were married to Miss Susie Taylor was called to Ennis on account of the illness of her mother. MEMORIAL MEETINGS IN HONOR OF GEN. O. O. HOWARD. To the Alumni, Former Pupils and Friends of Howard University, Greeting: You have already been made aware of the death of G. O. E. O. Howard, founder and patron saint of Howard University. General Howard stands out before the civilized world as the incarnation of Christ's mother Mary. To us who have been the special beneficiaries of his labors, his death has a deeper significance and meaning. I am aware that every loyal son of Howard has been professionally moved by the tidings of his demise. As president of the Alumni Association or Howard University, I propose memorial services in the different cities where a considerable number of Howard men are to be found. In cases where local alumni associations have been organized, I suggest that meetings be arranged under the auspices. In other cases let the family join and gratitude make this an occasion for bringing all Howard men together. I deem it appropriate that this occasion be used to stimulate interest in the proposed Alumni Memorial Scholarship developmental development of our student body, now over 1,300 strong. I shall be glad to take up details of such arrangements through correspondence with those who will contribute the leadership in the several communities. When all the world stands ready to dominate to this Christian hero and philanthropist of Howard University will lead the way, Yours truly, KELLY MILLER, President Alumni Association, Howard University. SHERIFF SHIPP AND FIVE DEPUTIES IN CONTEMPT Must Go to Washington to Be Sentenced—Echo of Johnson Lynching. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 3.—Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp J. Chattanooga, Tenn., and aide of the Deputy Attorney, he prosecution by the United States for conspiracy of the Supreme Court of the United States, will be required to appear before the court on the 15th of this month to answer questions in the court. Their petition for rehearing was today denied by the court, but without any reasons being stated for the denial. The men who were undergoed sentence, in addition to Shapiro, are Collins, Nolan, Padgett and Hayes, all of whom were found guilty during the last term of court. They are charged with aspiring to the Supreme Court. No one named John Lynch in March, 1908, after which had taken cognizance of his case. He had been found guilty of assault and had appealed to the Supreme Court. The night before the Supreme Court, the Federal Court would review his case he was taken out of the jail and lynched. NEW ORLEANS NEWS. NEW ORLEANS, La., Qct. 23.,—Ahe Independent Benevolent Association, of which Mr. R. Armstead is the president, with two treasured officers, and fifteen per for its members and their guests in the halls of St. Katherine building on Wednesday night and heard addresses by the organization. Dr. L. T. Burbridge, Hon. Walter L. Cohen, Judge J. Madison Vance and others were among the speakers on Wednesday. Independent is one of the largest benevolent associations in the city among the colored people. Friends of Dr. J. E. Willis gave him a most pleasant surprise at his home Tuesday night. A stag party composed of people from the city and people from the city not at the Burbidge Deale's drug store that night and Dr. Burbidge went over and got Dr. Willis, and in some way persuaded him to leave home, and he was away to the crowds who knew of the plot. Willis waited for Dr. Willis and Dr. Burbridge to return. When Dr. Willis got back and found his house filled with so many of his friends, he was not know what to say. One of those spreads of good things that Mrs. Willis knows so well how to prepare soon put before the visitors, and they and the Doc. He was the best use possible of it in short order. A. Fine Selection. Dr. L, T. Burbridge, the well-known successful physician and surgeon, of the firm of Burbridge & Dejoe of this city, has been elected a teacher in Flint Medical College. Dr Burbridge is popular recognition as a skilled physician and surgeons that the race has even had in New Orleans, and his selection as one of the teachers at Flint is an 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 merchandise is being agitated in the east and the indications are that the biggest kickers against the idea will be the importers who do not have a place to help the interests of the facts about the cost of production and the market price in the country of exportation of the articles imported by them. An indication of the opposition of importers to open hearings was given and seen in the action of the new importers and the same days back when a motion was made by their representatives present at a hearing before the board of general appraisers in that city to forbid the taking of stenographic notes by a reporter for a New York protectionist paper. Permission had been given to the members of the hearing 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 make him quite agreeable to report made of what they were saying about the cost of production and the market price of the articles they imported, and on their motion the public note taking was at once stopped. Of course, that will not abate the public curtailment of the rights of the importers will wonder more and more why the importers does not want the public to Nothing Too Good for you. That's why we want you to take CASCARETS for liver and bowels. It's not advertising talk—but merit—the great, wonderful, lasting merit of CASCARETS that we want you to know by trial. Then you'll have faith—and join the millions who keep well by CASCARETS alone. CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a month. know these things. The public is the consumer and thinks it has a right! to buy Successful Applicants: Miss Eloise Marshall, Miss Anita Simoneaux and Miss Edna Pullin passed the teacher in the public schools of this city for a host of friends are extending their hearty encounters on their success. These young graduates of Southern University. Ahe teacher work was over $80 and the examination is said to have been the most rigid in years. EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK Concluded from Page One. Calvary Baptist Church, Fifth and York streets, with the assistance of the members will begin a series of lectures November 14. Ginaela Is Geographical Situation, Its People, Polices and Religion," will be the subject by the Rev. W. L. Sosin, a native of Africa, on the night of November 1. On the following Monday night in a month there will be lectures on various subject. Tenement Settlement will be the subject Monday night, November 22. The Eckstein Norton Institute Band will furnish music. "Since the Lord has blessed my soul I have not had anything to do with the fiddle and the bow," was the expression of the pastor of the Hancock Street Baptist, an entertainment given at his church and a violin solo was given by Joe Quintero. The number was fine but the Rev. Bates not set it that way. The entertainment unit decided of Prof. Tulle E. Brown, of the Louisville Conservatory of Music. Cary B. Lewis has returned from Paducah, Key, where he was entertained by Dr. S. H. George, Mr. and Mrs. Avant, Prof. G. W. Jackson, Dr. Van Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Watkins, Dr. and Mrs. E. Merchant and Miss Rosena Maple. He added that he was present at Lincoln High School and delivered a speech in favor of the Republican candidates for office in the city administration. Mr. Lewis had been in that section of the state with Bishop C. T. Shaffer, covering conferences. Mrs. Georgia Barkley Gomez, of Lexington, Ky., and who has the best soprano voice in the show and singns "The Harbor of Lost Dreams," went to Lexington Auesday to see her mother, Mrs. Gomez sang before 20,000 people last year at the Washington Fair. The day that Booker T. M. Washington spoke. She had the latest and junct to the show and with a little more experience will most likely ripen into one of the best in the profession. Miss M. Spratt Brown, who is connected with the public school, is developing into a fine candy maker. She had on sale at the same time was a new shop in the hand-made chocolates. Her Brown is a student during the summer at an Eastern school, taking Domestic Science. Mr. Ed Thomas will open his new café and pool room at West Walnut St. Saturdays, and he will also be generally called, has a host of friends. He invites all of his old friends and desires to make new ones. Louis McWilliam, manager, Joe Carter, mixer. The entertainment given St. Peters Beneficial Aid Society was a grand affair. Quite a snug little su mwas realized. Mr. Booker, president; Mrs. A. R. Spaulding, secretary; Mr. J. Jacob Payne, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Screw B. Bex, who have been with the Willingham and Walker company since 1904, were the guests this week at the home of Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore. They were highly entertained during their stay. 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 newcomers. The doctors must thin Louisville's a good team. Louisville has the largest number of practicing physicians than any city in the country. Miss Minnie Brown, who sang so sweetly last season "The Red Rose" in the Williams company, has recently lost her job. She was absent this week. Her many friends of this city have sent letter of sympathy. Dr. L. G. Jordan, the "Little Baptist Steam Engin't" of the Baptist denomination, is in the city of New York. Dr. Jordan is there to see Mary Buskhan, Rev. East and his wife sail to Africa. Mr. Matt Owsley, a member of the Williams and Walker company, was absent from the show this week, due to the death of his brother, Angelo. This is the fifth brother to die in five years. Miss Jeanette Williams, of Paris, Il., and one of the most charming young girls, in that state, will visit Mrs. L. E. Ganaway 1127 West Chestnut street, next week. Mr. Rube Foster, of Chicago, was here on Rube's this week. Uncle Rube is always welcome. Richard Cooper, a New Albany boy, is in the city this week with the Williams and Walker show. Mr. Bert Williams, Mr. Vaughn and Jerry Hippre were the guests of Mr. John Phillips. Miss Carrie Varian, of Owensboro, Ky. was in the city this week. CARY B. LEWIS. Concluded from Page One. card, and, like wine, he grows better with age. Mr. Finley is a man of liberal education and his jokes have genuine "class" to them. While humorous and admirable, he is not the wisest sit up and take notice, if they would get the full benefit of the points. The wonder is how he can think of so many bright ideas, and how he is repeating himself. He has the latest songs, and not one yet has failed to "go big." An important member of the Hiawanda staff is Mr. Raymond Murray, who opened the machine room. He picked up the business during the summer, at a show at River View. Coming back to Washington, he passed the operator's examinations and so an expert. The rapid and accurate manner in which the reels are handled attest his skill in this direction. The Hiawanda is helping the proselytizer M. Murray to solve the amusement problem. "The Maceo," another moving-picture house, will open about Thanksgiving time. A new project, "The Maceo," will Mr. James F. Childs, and besides the theater the structure will contain a six-room living apartment, an office and a store room. The building is located at the corner of Elevend and U Streets Northwest. The National Benefit Association, of which Dr. R. W. Brown is president, has purchased the building of the eleventh and U streets, and will remodel it for business purposes. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. J. Leurie Hill, Henry Troy and Tom Brown, of the Bert A. William Company, were calers at The Freeman office last week. Floyd Harris is doing a fine singing and contortion act which is very clever, and desires to hear from Hi Henry and Clemo Harris. W. A. Thomas, of the Congo King, says "Hello, Mose Glipin and Larance Chenault; I don't know very much, but it 'pears to me—" Monroe Tabor, the Southern Yodeler and tenor, closed with the Richard & Pringles' Minstrels. Now at 409 W. Orange street, Jacksonville, Fla. Sam Shelton is another star from Texas and is making good in the East as principal comedian with Baryea's Southern Cracker Jack Company. Boyd McDonald, the well known pianist, has the company at the Elite Theater, at Florence, S. C. Mrs. McDaniel of the same theater sends regards to Mrs. Carrie. Bert A. Williams is the guest of Elwood House manager of The Freeman, during the engagement of his company in the city last week. Alonzo Peterson, musical director of the Eliza Theater of Florence, S. C., sends regards to Marion Trice, of Dunbar's Male Quartette, and Frank Crosby, Majestic Theater, Greenville, S. C. Mr. John Scott, an Indiana product, traveling with "Paid in Full," taking the part of a Japanese, was in the city this week. The company played a three-day engagement at English's. John H. Wickleff, trap-drummer of the Pekin Stock Company, Cincinnati, sends regards to friends, and would like to hear from Wm. Cousin and George Myers. Permanent address, THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Walter Johnson, a well-known producer of Vaudeville acts, was a Freeman visitor this week. Johnson is filling an office with the Morning, Noon and Night Co. at the Empire. Mrs. Harry Fiddler has returned to New York City, and was accompanied as far as Buffalo, and who was visiting Toronto, Canada, to fill the engagement of Fiddler and Shelton. David D. Smith wants to hear from Richard Simmons, stage manager in Macon, Ga. Mr. Simmons, please write to 606 W. 120 street, Chattanooga, Tenn. David D. Simmons, please regards to W. J. Stiles and Joe einnings. The Famous Capital Quartet, John Porter, the Jazz Ensemble, Oscar B. Shelby, baritone, and Jno Walker, basso, have been making a big hit at the Airdrome at Dallas, Tex., receiving four and encores nightly. George Day has left the "Sunny South" act and is now en route with the "Suwance River" Company as tenor singer with the Palmetto Four—George Day, Edward Williams, Will H. Culp, Johnson Williams, and menuping with great success. They will play New York City Christmas week. The Thompson, Lizzie and Thomas, are still with the Gorge King Co., and send records to Jda Roberson and Kener & Lewis, of New Orleans. Arthur Allen is still with us and sends regards to all. Dan Hull is making a big hit with "Transmagnificandividuality," says Hello, Brown and English, also Eidrure. Bland and Jones, while playing Charleston, W. Va., were dined by W. O. Terry, at his beautiful residence, and an enjoyable time was had. Daniel Riley managed Bland and Jones, also present, Manatee, W. Va. Terry's friends will no doubt be glad to know that he has developed in a pharmacist, and owns his own store. We (Bland and Jones) and Manager Riley wish him success. The Macco Vaudeville Theater Circuit has opened a new vaudeville theater in Columbia, S. C. It also will be called the "Maco" and will be known on the circuit. Macco o. o. on the colored vaudeville circuit of the South. It has always been the policy of this management to give the public clean, high-class vaudeville and a strict maintenance of good order. We a strong show on and are handling large audiences every night. Regards to all. The marvelous LaShe writes from Great Falls, Mont: "I have closed my company for lack of talent, as I only had a small show, and each one to be on my shoulders. I had to fill in two weeks at the Dreamland Theater, Great Falls. My wife and I start for the East in a few days, where I go to a pleasure trip. Two weeks, then we pay my sister in Troy, N. Y. a short visit, then go to New York on a pleasure trip. While here I have a chance to see the band tucky. Say the band was swell! Then comes the Suwanee River Four, with ammo Kirby. Boys doing nicely. Bud sings singing to talkomedian. Just close up and see the two weeks and is resting in Great Falls. The West is all right, but oh, you eat! Will I be needed to meet old friends. Regards to Billy. Langford, Marsh Craig and all friends." THE EXCHANGE THEATER AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA. We have now remodeled our new place and have a seating capacity of one thousand. It is now fit for ladies ad children. What we show some of the best performers that we have, will tell you. Mr. Ed Peate, the Louliana Blossom, is a big hit with his song, "Stop Scorching Tom" Sam, Prof. Hayward just arrived from South Africa. Mr. Vinciss Hirsch has an excellent spoon voice, Mr. Monroe Tabor, our solist, who is said to be the only black A. L. Wilson, is singing this cool Introyt codel. Miss Mamie Payne is the best race. Monroe says for Billy King to write GEM THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. We are still enjoying fine weather and good business, and our company gets along well. We had for the last part of the week one of M. Perry's comedy plays entitled "The East" of the East "East" which was a scream. Miss Too Sweet, our play writer, has a new for us next week entitled "The Death of Johnnie Wood. Our stage manager, Willie Wille, joined us in his new dance, Mr. Johnnie Wood, the musician, joined us last week, and is making them scream. Our soubrette, Miss Sweet, Cook, and Miss Floyd Fisher and Bedelia, Johnson send regards to Mamie Johnson. Could like to hear from Gertrude Raney. THE PROFESSION AT SANTA FE, CUBA. Miss Ethel Smith has left the stage for one year and is stooping at, the Isle of Pines for her health. She sends regards to all the boys and girls in and around New York and would like to hear from Caddis. Caddis is doing some good time at Felipe, and sends regards to New York and Washington, D. C. Annie Forcey is doing some good time at Felipe, and sends regards to New York and Washington, D. C. Annie Forcey 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 Caddis. The Clairs are out of the bliz. We have a very nice lot on Isle of Pines and expect to build soon. Regards to the Forrest Williams, better known as Skeeter, was with White City shows some time ago. PEKIN THEATER AT CINCINNATI. The beginning of the second week of Lee's Stock Company, playing at the Pekin in Cincinnati, is the starting of one more week of clean, wholesome and side-by-side work among the regulars of the theater's patrons say no show has ever been seen in the little playhouse that has caused as much laughter as have the ones produced by the above company. Miss Warnetta L. Miss Warnetta L. Miss Warnetta L. N., J. "could not portray the character any more vividly if she had been bred and born a country lassie. She is a scream. Brown and Lowry open and close with a scar of laughter. Their sketch is of a boy who includes the village stage. James Heydon is a laugh from start to finish. Really, the fellow is a laugh to look at. He is a real monologist—that's all. Then comes the fun-bleest moment: he includes the band," a scream from beginning to end. In all, the show is great—simply a company of very clever performers. Next week Manager Lee presents his stock show in New York and Up-To-Date Minstrels. S. R. O. sign hangs out at the Pekin continuously. KANSAS CITY TO HAVE COLORED THEATER. During my stay this week in Kansas City I was invited to attend a banquet at which a number of prominent colored citizens had assembled to discuss the feasibility of a new city. Mr. Lewis Woods, publisher of the Kansas City Sun, was the promoter of the scheme, with him with him I had the pleasure of speaking. The promoter will be located. A Jewish synagogue located at the corner of 11th and Oak Street will be adapted for the enterprise. The stock of the company was rated for three thousand dollars, and subscriptions more than covering the amount was subscribed at the rate of $100. The gentlemen concerned to run a place on high moral lines and provide attractions entirely devoid of vulgarity. A permanent office was set up at the Vaudeville and a small stock company together with moving pictures will form the basis of the entertainment. The theme of the banquet will be for lectures and other large gatherings. With a population of over 30,000 Negroes in Kansas City proper, a large number of students, a large pendence and Rosedale, and with the discrimination against colored patronage in all of the amusement enterprises of the city have been the attractive amusement feature for the Kansas City citizens of color. Mr. Lewis Woods, the executive officer for the selection of such an ideal property for the veture and for the high standard he hopes to maintain when the project is launched, will be for a substantial resource he has deemed necessary to back the venture. SAM CORKER, JR. Advance Agent for Cole & Johnson's Theatrical Co. CLEVER BILLY YOUNG. With McCabe's Georgia Troubadours in Honor of His 49th Birthday The members of the Georgia Troubadours showed their appreciation of the verteran refined performer, Billy Young, by remembering his 49th birthday, which occurred at Arthur, Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 30th. Wm. McCabe's Troubadours have enjoyed the distinction of having a phenomenally long run, for a small company, having a consecutive season, closing, summertime, and business so encouraging it is little wonder that the members of the company can part with a few of their simolocons in order to give one another a good time when they are across the country. On Saturday foronoon Billy was reminded, by receiving of congratulatory telegrams from different parts of the country from friends, that the was rapidly advancing toward the half-century The members of the company immediately set about preparing to give him a time that would be stamped nobly by performance they went to the Hotel Rafferty, the dining room doors opened and the table that we set our eyes upon was enough to make an angel smack his lips. We were offered gifted appetites. After supper there were many fitting toasts and complimentary speeches. William McCabe acted as toastmaster and presentation speaker. Never did he fail to follow his speeches, follows; One double-barreled shotgun, from William McCabe manager; two boxes fine cigars, from M. Lindsay, opera house manager; one plain gold band ring, dresses of Shakespeare's works Mrs. L. H. Young, Lexington, Ky; one meerschaum gold-trimmed pipe, Miss Edna McCabe; one complete gold and silver-bush, one plain gold band ring, Neola Farrula; kid gloves, silk handkerchiefs, ties and opal stick-pin (birthstone), by united members of company. Success to the man who for twenty-six years of show life has entertained multitudes of people and made many a smile chase care away from the faces of men. "MR. LODE OF KOAL." J. D. HOWARD. An epoch in musical travesty was presented at the Park Theater last week when Mr. Bert Williams and his company of singers, dancers and合奏 performers "Mr. Lode Koal." The oddity and uniqueness of the show is worthy of more than a passing comment. In fact, columns could be written in a manner that is of this ambitious effort of Messrs. Ship & Rogers. As a sally 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 Koal" is a different far as colored performers and writers are concerned. A successful invasion of this new field means the subsequent development of a different class of characterizations such as has never come in requisition of productions from the pens of Negro writers. Just why other than favorable comment could be made on the production as a whole I fail to understand. The music is beautiful, the lighting is brilliant and witty, the scenario and setting perfect in detail, with a cast representing the best talent procurable among the race. Constructively the show is clever in both direction and timing, but inconsistencies. This fact alone warrants boundless praise for the authors. As a matter of fact Negro playwrights and performers, too for this do matter, but as in all of these do, in the stage when compared to the white brother THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER with his centuries of experience, boundless resource and opportunity. In "Mr. Lode of Koal" a picture is presented of an odd tint and hue. Its characters of a type are in the form of a coin and a small, deliciously refreshing and how generous is the public reception of this new departure from the jaded slap-stick buffoonery of the past. Does the advent of a show of the charitable and make up of "Mr. Lode of Koal" really, marty, an era in Negro stage craft? This is a question that is going the rounds among the real thinkers and students of the stage and its technique. Broadway, of course, must answer the question. If the show is "the way of the young for the "Mr. Lode of OKaL" are accepted in New York It is but a step further when such great comedians as Mr. Williams and others I might mention will be seen from under-work in spectacles, families, tables, the treaties. With them, but, but other step until, our colored comedians will come to their own—the privilege of tackling the same kind of plays and work as Nat Goodwin, William Crane, the late Sol Smith and his other members, the time he's read, ability as actors will be given scope. I am awaiting most anxiously the expression of the Gotham press on the opening of Mr. Lode of OKaL which, doubtless, will prove of great educational value to some critics throughout the country who have already rendered their verdict on the show. MORRISON AND WASHINGTON. Billy Morrison and Helen Washington are a musical comedy sketch team. Mr. Morrison is a comedian and tenor singer, and his wife is a soubrette, contralto THE FIRST WEDDING OF THEIR FIRST MARRIAGE singer and dancer. All of their comedy shows are in Canada. Sylvester Russell. They are at present touring in Canada, but expect to later tour in the United States and New York, and then sail for Europe. OLD DEHOMEY AGAIN This grand weather has got us up in the air. Nobody laughing but the Weather Man. The remains shops are doing a 10-oceane business. Green and Brooklyn is the worst. Was it a temporary, but it now turns out that the matters will have to be settled in the Supreme Court. It seems that the squeezing of the courts and are now trying to get back. As the stands, it seems that the battle will be the hardest fought one that ever came off in Illinois over a 5-centre theater. Well, well! Philadelphia, the city that boasted of having the slow-town medal since the Centennial in 1876, has five races in a row. None in New York or Boston looks like a mule beating a race horse. --- Colored show shops throughout the country have a funny position in the theatrical world. A colored show shop does its best in the summer time, while a white shop does its best in the winter time, are only two questions that can solve the problem. The summer time is the colored man's time. He is not welcome in the parks, either in the North or the South, so he has to go some place to see the show. The summer tends to operate hours in a 5-centre show shop in the winter—well, the coal man keeps him on the jump. Miss Carita Day, one of the few colored ladies that are in vaudeville with Pieks, has shifted her crew and will appear again over the big time with some smaller men. Her last set grew so large that one of them was called Jack Johnson and the former Jim Jeffries. They were good workers, and they were get on the stage at the same time. --- Down in one place, up in another. The two houses in Cincinnati have cut out the tile and will run only moving-pictures, the whirlpool, Chuckston, W. Va., another house has opened up. So down in one place and up in another. The best news of the day comes from New York. The Wood company is a success. Many thanks! Will Simms, Steven, Joe Simms and Bessie La Belle. Charles Williams is one of the best little stock producers in this country. The Goats! the Goats! They will give a grand ramble and a ball on Nov. 22. bought the ball this time—no more chance of losing it. We will be able from 8 o'clock in the evening till 8 the next morning. Now won't they ramble! Many thanks to Manager Kine of the Monogram for his kindness to the Goats. He saved the hour for them, by taking them in at the last moment. From the outside look, the small colored shops throughout the Southwest are doing very well. They send in for more talent and higher salary. Go on, brother! Miller and Lyle, the talking team, from the small-town press news offices, have begun working with Campbell. If this little talking act ever strikes one of the big cities right—fare thee! Bradford, THE FREEMAN eastern representative, is certainly one breezy young man. He is a good newspaper man. Bradford goes out and looks for the NEWS. That's the only news worth printing. Green and Stewart, the act that broke in at the Grand, is simply burning up the Middle West. The act started out on its own, but now it attracts news reporters and a little different from the rest. DIXIE MINSTRELS. We carry a band of twelve pieces, which renders some of the best music written. Mr. Timmons, our band leader, keeps his band supplied with the best standing music. The members of the band are as follows: William Timmons, who is the son of James S. S. and the son of Bill Burno, solo cornet; Bert Adams, first bass; Jno. Alford, E clarinet; D. W. Batell, solo B clarinet; Jas. Shaw, baritone; Hampy Walburg, trombone; Henry James, tuba; Jas. Rhine, solo alto; George Owens, first bass; W. W. Walburg, rap drummer. Our orchestra, bass, drummer. Our orchestra is led by Mr. Jas. Rhine, and the public is always pleased with their music. As is composed of the following: Jas. Rhine, first violin and leader; Samuel Burns, second violin; George Owens, first bass; W. W. Batlin, first clarinet; William Timmons, first cornet; Bert Adams, second cornet; Jas. Shaw, valve trombone; Hampy Walburg, slide trombone; Henry James, bass violin; Jas. Wauburg, trap drummer and bells. Brown and English, W. W. Batlin, and the son of James S. S. and the son of B. L. L. The band was, yelling. Our opening, "Sweet Dixie Land", makes a hit everywhere. Our olio is opened by Mr. Carson, the young contortionist, king of all youngsters. He always pleases. Then Mr. W. L. Eldridge, our monolog artist, has a good, everywhere singing this. The band was a lucky man, but Adams, For Him, Beat a Mile. great dancing contest—Ebridge, Warde, Brown, Singleton and English. Coon shouting and buck dancing by Mrs. Moore, who makes good everywhere and of the show. Mr. Chas, Smith, of the 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 is showing to the foe's star. Our show is closed by the foe's star. Comedians Messrs Brown and English, in their funny act entitled "Uncle Eph's Return to the Old Plantation," and it is a howling success. Brown and English send regards to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson and Dan R. Hull, of the "Congo King" Co. Mr. Chas, Smith and Eiffe Cunningham and Mrs. Mrs. Sacre and Blanche Simms and Mr. Mrs. Ger- trude and Mause McDaniels. Satell send regards to Mr. Lee Ford. Catsse sends regards to the H. B. Danville's Minstrel, and also the Royal orchestra of Sherman, Tex. Rhine sends regards to Mr. Jnо. Andersen's Beaver, late of the Mahara's Minstrels. THE FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS. Our show is in Texas, doing well. We are proud to say that the company is Richard Galnes, who has passed the second stage of severe illness, is now looking fine and dandy. He now looks like a man who could make a living selling his new territory. Texas now invading the handle district, still opening new houses. We are very sorry that we have failed to keep an account of the houses we have 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 new law. We are convinced proof of his wonderful ability and experience in the show business. Mr. Fikins, our manager, brings up the rear of the business, covering nothing but good results behind, covering 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 Tulla, Texas, struts in the room, next season and open his house and take in the Panhandle district, which he claims would mean real money to us. He says the show is not just for the people that was ever in his house, and the people that are with the show have won for themselves a very great name, one that would go far ahead of us, not only as performers but also as artists. We speak about the car, and al lthe various ways we 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 excerpt from the book "The R. & P. Minstrels certainly delighted their audience with a show far above the ordinary minstrel show. The house was well filled with people who had real music by a strictly first-chair orchestra, and seeing some very clever burlesques and stunts of wit and humor performed by real artists in that line of work. All rehearsals were done first part, sitting, was a club room of aristocracy, hung with draperies, and formed a background appropriate for the occasion. The chorus work was very good. The ass solo. The Sentinel Asleep, was "the most beautiful" of the work it in honor of the big-voiced basso, Major Daniels. The neat working little comedian, who don't have to do anything but give one of his comical salutes or facial expressions, is the outburst of applause, is the well-known Kid Langford. Another ballad that was highly received and exceptionally well rendered was "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Head." The comedian received generous applause. Billy King and Clarence Rowel, the real mirth and laugh provokers, close this elaborate first part, thus winning for themselves the most prestigious award. The new stock of jokes and puns that was really amusing, profusely laughable and humorous." The above is simply gleaned from the leader 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 talent in the comedy business. Madam Laura Taylor closed with the Toliver show, and is now resting. Josephine Berkeley is the nearest performer on the "street," and her partner, Henry Compton, the sweetest singer. Company from the South to play Forepaugh's next week. George Lockley is a real gentleman, and Samuel Siegel has done well in getting the job. John Green, better known as "Pop," has been offered the star part of "The Oyster Man." Mrs. Green is recovering, after a severe illness. His braxton owes his success to Pop Green. Frank Davis, of the North Pole, has some nice offers for this and next sea- Wesley Norris did not appear, as heralded. Clever John Rucker is at the Plaza, making good. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson open in Petersburg November 4th. Happy Joe Outen is now producing comedian at the Orpheum. At Tucker's Theater, Moss and Black have engaged Billy Swiggetts to succeed him. With Grace Jackson, Lawrence Turner and Lucy Evans are all doing fine this week. Miller, Bundy and Emory have joined hands to do a three act. At John Duncan's North Pole Theater business and the show are great. The people draw well. There is an entire change of program and several new artists. THE COLORED VAUDEVILLE IN AND AROUND DEAR OLD BOSTON. BY BRADFORD. Dotson & Lucas are playing for "Mardo" all the time. Lynnere has been ill but is improving at present writing. Billy Moore and Pinkie please write Lynnire to Boston. Theodore Henderson got robbed on a train. Wake up, kidoo. J. W. Gorman is thinking of having a colored park show next season. working all the time for Mrs. Coogan, Kelly & Jeff Davis agents. Jim Allen better quit going over to Charlestown. Oh you Jimmy. B rutMurphy, Joe Britton. Walter Robinson and the Bunker Hill Bunk. Miss Alma Diamond, singer and Dancer, is making a hit all over New England. The Roys left oBoston for Halifax and Sidney, N. S. W. Hip, hip, hoo, Roy. Bruce has been negotiating with H. B. Marinell from Boston for European time. Rustus Brown is a riot, cyclone, tornado, whirlwind in the New England states. Ervine Richardson looks as if he owns Boston. He has got lots of money on his hip. Joe Britton nearly lost his little red cap in Boston. I wish I could have found it. Hows that? Prices' mother has been ill with pneumonia, but she is improving rapidly. She likes Boston. 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 WANTED! Good lady singer, girls who sing and dances, acts with open time. Performers and amateurs wanted at all times. Send photo and lowest cash salary to start in first letter. Address Lincoln Amusement Co., 719 E. Washington St., Springfield, Ill. A. W. Naylor. Stage Manager. WANTED! All independent colored actors, such as Sketch Teams, Quartett s., Jubilee Singers, Musical Teams, Concert Companies, Violin Virtuoso's and Lectures, that are on the road coming this way, to write me at once for dating. I have just opened a first class Theatre for my people. Don't wait, write today for your dates. Address Louis H. Slaughter, Olympic Theatre, III E. Eighth street, Topeka, Kansas. got it, now the bunch has got it. But Erb got the child, so he must be given credit. He llo,Bill McCurver, Blonde Robinson and Sapiro. From Bruce at Boston. Hello, Sadie McC., too. Jos. J. Flynn wants colored acts for next summer. A timely tip. A tip in time save many open weeks. Cooper, the ventrill挤, went to Bellingham, VL. Cooper is one of the best ventrill挤ists in the world. Price says to Chris Smith, Christopher send me something that is near as good as "Come After Breakfast." The Buckeye Four give a ball in honor of the S. H. Dudley Co. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Pinetown Hall. I like dat. Madge Gans, Arron Johnson and Ed Green, did you know that Walter Robinson is still alive and best wishes. Ella Hayes, late of Juniper & Hayes, is working alone around Boston, doing great. She played Dreamland, Boston, last week. De Forest, the great colored female impersonator, is doing fine in New England. His act is great and his gowns are gorgeous. Johnny Juniper and Billy Carrington do a nice act, but always remember that the bridge that carries you over is the real bridge. After thirty-five years of lonesome life Jim Allen has been kidnapped by one of our favorite playwriters. What's the answer? Wait. Madam Flowers was seriously injured in the Boston subway, but is convalescing rapidly at present writing. All friends write Madam Flower. Billy Nichols just did get back from Halifax, but he looked happy when I saw him at the Grant Club. Billy does a great act. You all know the nimic. Harry Lauder is billed like a circle in Boston. But Lauder stood no show when I landed in Boston, with my armful of the Flower and that little side line of Freeman talk. C. V. B. A. SPECIAL NOTES By BRADFORD. Notice—The Freeman, in instituting this special column for the C. V. B. A. Notes, once more demonstrates its claims to originality along this line of news. The Freeman is the first colored paper to give this deserving colored vaudeville artists' society a special column for their news. Members, read THE FREEMAN for C. V. B. A. news. Get your button, members, for they are going very fast. The C. V. B. A. is the grandest benevolent order in the theatrical world. Catlin & Kelly were the hit of the bill last week at Champaign, Ill. Pankey & Cook will soon leave New York over the Pantages Circuit. Davis and Walker was the hit of the bill last week while at Fall River. Members, do not forget Jan. 28, 1910. Send in your photographs at once. Gordon & Keyes were the hit of the bill at S. Norwalk, Conn., last week. We would like for President Leon Williams to send some news to THE FREEMAN. Bradley & Miller appeared at the Circle Theater last week and was the hit of the bill. Traveling Deputy & Frank DeLyons sent some very interesting news to the C. V. B. A. --- Barry Carter has chosen the down and out chair, but you can't keep a good man down. The Alpha Comedy Four returned to the city after ten weeks of successful vaudeville. I see that several C. V. B. A. members are registered at Mrs. Neal's, Fall River, Mass. Walter Jeffrys and Chas. Taylor, of the Creole Revenge Co., were in town last week. Blaine Gaten can't be found any more since he got married. Where is the field glasses. And still they are going. Scott & Whaley sailed on last Wednesday and will open at Sheffield, Eng. Danny Michael has been waiting ever since 7 o'clock for a telegram, and hasn't received it yet. 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 talk of the town, as Bob Slater is now the chef of the C. V. B. A. Al Gonies, of Anderson & Gonies, at last has arrived in the C. V. B. A at the chairs at the C. V. B. A. of the C. V. B. A. will kindly send their photos to Secretary La Motte as soon as possible. The big C. V. B. A. hall, to be held at Madison, Square Garden in January, 1910 is the talk of New York. Among the callers for the past week were Harry Brown, Tom Cross, William Hall, Harry Brooks, Barrington Carter. 5 Frank B. Williams, Scott Joplin, Burt Murphy. Frank Clermonto is going to New Orleans this winter for his health when the swallows homeward fly. James Worles and Anna Smith will soon be seen in vaudeville, appearing in some of the leading vaudeville houses. We learned with regret of the death of A. Housely, a brother of M. Housely, a member of the Lode of Kole Co. Sam Gordon must have struck it lucky. He had his hand on the button twice in one day. Oh you Sammy Cohen. Bob Sister is talking of getting up a gumbo dinner for the boys. A good suggestion, as Bob knows how to cook. James Worles and Hawley Goodall have resigned from the Wangdoole Comedy Four owing to some disagreement. Do not forget the souvenir reception of the C. V. B. A. on January 28, 1910, at Madison Square Garden, New York. Send your subscriptions to Secretary LaMotte, and he will see that the members of the C. V. B. A. get THE FREEMAN. Secretary LaMotte received a grand report, with applications properly filled out, from Traveling Deputy J. Leubrie Hill. Dixie Serenanders having had a successful season, will soon return to New York and open at Hammerstein Victoria. Bro. Joe Montague had an operation performed a few days ago for tonsilitis. The association expresses their sympathy. Some notes in this C. V. B. A column were sent in by I. M. Wise, abbreviated I. Wise. Read this column and get wise. AGENTS WANTED. Get ready. Money selling holiday goods. Big line; swell presents. Particulars and catalogue. FREE for stamp. J. M. Berkshire & M. CO., Dept. D. 305 Blst. Dauleyville, IL NOTICE. J. Frank Rose, stage carpenter and electrician, twenty years' experience as carpenter for Grand Opera House, Greenville, S. C., would like good job in house or road. NOTICE. Magnolia Cafe, Greenville, S. C., 208 Coffe street, Jim Bowen, Prop. ROUTES. WILLIAM McCABE'S GEORGIA MISTRELLS—Ellsworth, Minn. Nov. 7, 8. RINGLING BROTHERS' CIRCUS—Baton Rouge, La. Nov. 8; Brockhaven, 11; Greenville, 12; Clarksdale, 13. VIRGINIAN WARBELLS — Edmond, Kan. Nov. 8; Hellrose, Col., 9; Sterling, 10; Hill City, Kan., 11; Lenora, 12. JOHNSON AND WELLS — In vaudville with sunny South Company: Week of Nov. 8, open. SMART SYSTEM COMPANY (SOUTHERN) — Theater, New Orleans, La. beginning Nov. 8, continuing for three weeks. PAT CHAPPELLE'S "A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY—Jackson, Miss. 8. BERT A. WILLIAMS in "MR. LODE OF KOAL"—New York City, indefinitely. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for them a letter to the office and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at Gentlemen's List. Bruce, W. A. Collins, E. N. Claybrooks, Afonso Dudley, E. B. Francis, Lon Gibbs, E. B. English, The Great Eggleston, L. C. Harris, B. H. James Harris, M. B. H. James Johnson, John Lee, John Lacey, Herbert Lacey, James S. Marsshall, Leo Moore, Alonzo Puggsley, H. H. Sherman, J. E. Smith, Speedy Sherman, J. E. Taylor, Waller Taylor, George Taylor, Will Woodley, Robert White, Babe White, German Wilson, Frank Ladies' List. Chambers, Beulah Seals, Pearl Clark, Mrs. Leah Groves, Rosa Kence, Mrs. Florence Michaels, Billie and Rose Additional Stage News on Page Six. The only one of its kind in America. All branches of hairdressing taught. Wax fig- ures a specialty. Chipropody and mani- curing. Write for terms. 3247 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Pekin Theatre Ollie Dempsey, Lessee Cincinnati, O. Polite vaudeville and cream of motion pictures. All first class acts, singles and doubles who want to work. Time 2 to 4 weeks. Add. 534-536 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, O. TED! acts with open time. Performers and amateurs cash salary to start in first letter. Address Lin- ringfield, Ill. A. W. Naylor. Stage Manager. TED! ch Teams, Quartett s. Jubilee Singers, Musical and Lectures, that are on the road coming this just opened a first class Theatre for my people. less Louis H. Slaughter, Olympic Theatre, III E. 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. Everybody is well and sends regards to THE FREEMAN and friends in and out of the profession. We are still playing to packed houses. Mr. Alexander Jones, that minstrel man, joined in Lancaster. Gus Collins sends regards to Bert Williams and company. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkens have also joined the show. Mr. Frank Many, that song book man, is still with us, and sends regards to THE FREEMAN. Coleman would like to know what is the matter with P. J. Copper; he doesn't write. Mr. J. Addison closed with the show to join the Smart Set No. 2. Lew Francis, Walter Reeves, C. A. Jones and Ed Betters send regards to THE FREEMAN and friends. J. C. Coleman sends regards to R. C. White. S. B. Burkes is making a decided hit singing "Cubanola Glide and "Wedding Bell" in the straight quartette which is composed of Lew Francis. Tenor; S. B. Burkes second tenor; Gus Collins, basso; Walter Reeves, second basso. Lew Francis sends regards to Grant, with Cole and Johnson. 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. Editor THE FREEMAN: I find in your issue of the 2nd inst, an article by Mr. J. W. Hamilton, of A. G. Allen show, indorsing the Fiddler, and Shelton comment, "Non Applaudies," and attempting to discuss the Southern N.G. news and the effects of appreciation, when shows presenting Negro artists are offered for their entertainment and approval. Kindly allow me space to say that I indorse the Fiddler and Shelton idea, as it may be applied to those performers who work hard for who are to make their acts a success, and who regularly present us with something new, original, clean and interesting, but I fail to see that this applies to the numbers of colored shows and acts now touring the South, as this performer confesses, depending on rough house acts, introducing the usual incorrigible scraper, who pulls off a pistol or razor scrap, or that old relic, the Negro of 100 years ago who "lays down his 'lgeon" to do a little busk and winging, and carries his wife off, a stage astride his back as a finishing touch. 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- wrights did not waste their time on his part. It is impossible to perfect a vehicle for the play of his artistic talents. It is enough to know that in any role which he essays he in vests the character with flesh and blood and being. With him in the spotlight there is always something doing, and it is all gildedge. He not only make you giggle—we makes you think; i.e., if you have any thinking capacity. If you have imagination, if you have a love for truth, he sends you home with a sigh in your heart—sigh for the day when the play-paying public shall wake up! By and by it will come to its cosmic sense and we shall reveal to our heart's content in the finer possibilities of the comic and tragic products of the sunburned children of destiny. Thank to the inestimable labors of Bert Williams, and those who have shared his inspiration, we are nearing this day of better things. For if we are to be encouraged by the enthusiastic audiences which crowd their performances at the Great Northern, the play-paying public (in Chicago, at least) is ready to welcome and to give financial support to the best. 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. By HARRY W. JACKSON. Zbyszko—whatever it is—wants to grapple with Gotch. James J. seems to be more stage-struck than fight-struck. Princeton's defeat by Lafayette gives Harvard a line on the 'Tigers' strength. In the Cornell College-Monmouth College football game Sprague, of Monmouth, sustained a broken leg. The annual field day exercises of the Rush county schools were held last Saturday at the Rush county fair ground. The Colma arena will hold ten thousand people, which means that every person would have to pay $7.60 to produce $75.60. Edgar Hahn, right fielder of the White Sox, took to his home in Nevada a wife, formerly Miss Josie Reese, of Upper Saniskey, Ohio. The biggest gate ever received for 'a fight in Saniskey was $75,940, which the Jeffries/Corbett championship fighter. Wonder if that $75,000 offer out there will pay. Although Young Erne won his bout with Johnny Willetts at Philadelphia last week, he did not make a strong impression by his shot. He was only half trained. Wight was under the auspices of the Douglass Athletic Club. Notre Dame has asked Marquette University to transfer their annual Thanksgiving game to Chicago, but the request was not granted. Notre Dame's reasons for asking for a transfer were on account of financial considerations. Now that Ketchel has fought and lost to Jack Johnson, the only fellow now "capable of heavyweight champion." It was hoped by the fans that Stanley would defeat Johnson. Had the Michigander won his fight, he would have placed a plume in Jeffries' cap, even if he had to place it there himself. He, being a better fighter than Ketchel, judging by his record, would be his Johnson's superior. Though he says it now, he could have said it with more ease and confidence, and rubbed it in on the public. But stanley lost; Jeffries is "boor," and everybody is now from Missouri. Jeffries' talk of his slaughter-to-come of the "big black" has gradually lost so much of its weight until there is not much steam to whistle. Several months ago it was "Jeffries said this, that and the other." But Jim was barking then. They say barking dogs never bite. Well, Jim has been barking for nigh on to a year, and it's time to show his teeth. There was a time, since "Artha" has become champion of fighters, when the white race had a world of confidence in the Californian's say-so, but that was yesterday, and not today. Johnson's three fights since his defeat of Tommy Burns at Sydney, Australia, for the world's championship, have won him promiance as a fighter of rare caliber, and his chances of winning over Jeffries, which we have never doubted, are being considered with more sincerity by the fight experts and critics of the country than ever before. Jeffries' only drawback—only drawback—for his fight with Johnson was his condition, but since his return from Europe he reports that he is in good form. Articles are signed. A little wrangling, and then the fight. SQUIRES LICKED AGAIN. MELOUUNE… BILL Lange, the Australian puglist, October 25, knocked out Bill Squires. They fought for the twentieth championship of Australia. WANT GAME WITH "HERKS." Special to THE PRESSMAN Lincoln High School of this city would like to hear from the Indianapolis Herculeans, Central High School of Louisville, Ky., Pearl High School of Louisville, Tenn., Lane College Summer High School of St. Louis, Mc, and Sodalia College ANTI-BETTING BILL CONSTITU TIONAL. Special to THE FREEMAN. SAN FRANCISCO—The First district court of appeals has decided that the Walker-Otis anti-betting bill, passed by the last legislature, was constitutional and remanded to fail Frank O'Shea, who was arrested by the law. O'Shea was arrested for having accepted bets on a coursing match. NEGRO GAUGERS AT TELL CITY SERVICE TO HUHNEMAS TERRIS HUHNEMAS—(Special.)—At the office of the collector of the Seventh internal revenue district it is said the two Negro gaugers assigned to Tell City no longer exist, withstanding objection by the people for racial reasons. Both have been in the service for ten years, most of the time when on duty being assigned to the fruit growers is a southern state. This is the first time they have been sent to Tell City. BOUT CALLED OFF. Kid Harper Fails to Meet Anderson— Sheriff Interferes. Special to THE FREEMAN. ANDERSON, IND.—Sheriff Mountain has put an end to an effort by local followers of the boxing game to arrange a match between the two fighters, colored boxer, and one of this city, at a suburban pleasure resort. Plans were going along smoothly for the match, and challenges had been made for others. The show, backed by Prosecutor Van Nuys, been stepped in and said there would be no fights. WOULD PLAY THE HERCULEANS. Joliet (III.) Football Teams Anxious for Games. Special to THE FREEMAN JOIERT, III.—The Colored Athletics, of this city, have a rusky team of about 150 or 1.5 pounds, and have beaten all the teams they have met so far this season. They have won the league, and the neighboring white teams refused to play them. Managing Captain Miller has secured several games to be played. They expect to play the Doussers, a team of about 150 pounds, in the championship. The Athletics would like to hear from the Hercules of Indianapolis. SID HESTON MAKES BIG OFFER. SAN FRANCISCO—Sid Hester offers Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries a guaranteed purse of $75,000, with privilege of taking 75 per cent, of gross and 50 per cent of the purse, to be from twenty to one hundred rounds, as principals may decide. On the day articles are signed and the remaining $50,000 one month prior to contest, or will post any amount principals want when articles become behind him. He has a world of money behind him. POOR JACK IN IT AGAIN. Special to THE FREEMAN: CHICAGO—Jack Johnson is a victim of persecution everywhere he goes, he so says. The heavyweight champion, who has the heavyweight in a suit for $2000 filed by Yankee and the sparing partner, told his troubles last night, and at the same time exhibited a receipt in full from Kenney, bearing the date of August 11. "You see, every one thinks I am easy," said the champion, "and for that reason I am the subject of all sorts of suits. This Kenney matter is of the same nature as levying on my automobile by Sam McCormick, old manager. It will claim on me but he could cam me a lot of trouble, and perhaps get some moeny out of me." P. G. LOWERY MINSTRELS EN ROUTE WITH WALLACE & HAGENBECK CIRCUS. We showed at New Orleans, October 22, 2014, to big business, and while in the city we met our new boss, our company was banqueted by Williams and Stevens, Bessie La Belle and Joe Simms at the Midway cafe. We have had a great time 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, each ten years ago, for the convenience of the collector's assistants at the other end of the building. The three assistants have alarms that have been white men John H. Deveaux, colored men the port for twelve years. He never touched one of these buttons. The three bells bear silent witness to the discretion, and he is hard for the proprieties which were characteristic of the man. —Savannah Press. KETCHEL TO TAKE REST. Langford Loses Chance to Meet Middleweight Champion in 1909. Special to THE FREEMAN: SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.-That Stanley Ketchel will not accept any engagements for Thanksgiving Day, and probably not until after the first of the year, was announced by Manager Britt. The latter declared under no conditions would Ketchel be available November. That means there is a chance 1909 battle between Langford and Ketchel. CRAWFORD GETS RAISE IN SALARY. Special to THE FREEMAN. DETROIT—Sam Crawford has signed a contract for two more years with the lagers at two bldg's in the city, and is under contract that he will draw sixteen second only to Cobb, and that it will be well over $5,000 a year. The Tiger stars sign up so quickly that the Tiger signing apportment that the club is circumventing the national commission's rule and is rewarding them for getting into a third world's series in the salads all around. The salary advances all around. President Naples practically admitted this when he said: "The Detroit ball club will not stint in them," he said. "It is my air to satisfy 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 Maryland. R. Torrest, of New Orleans, wrote a voice pleading stating that disfranchisement is not necessary where the Negroes are in such a small minority as in Maryland. He adds: "I have an even stronger reason for hopping to the proposed amendment and 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 states, the same almost exclusively by white citizens. We do not wish any change in this condition, but if limited suffrage were declared invalid in Maryland, the same decision would affect Louisiana, Mississippi and South Louisiana, the renewal of political and social troubles." AS WAS THE FIGHT. Moving Pictures of the Johnson-Ketchall Bout Show J. J. as a Champion. CHICAGO—Moving pictures of the Johnson-Ketchel fight, which reached Chicago Monday for last show, show Jack Ketchel in the championship ring. On the screen it is seen that the big Negro merely toyed with Ketchel from start to finish. He shows great skill and bravery, but he is not coeding cleverness is demonstrated in the way he manages to dodge the vicious swings of Stanley. He shifts of the Michigan lion that we have heard so much about evidently was left behind or forgotten. Every time Ketchel attempted to get into position to use it Johnson was right there with a weapon that made the white boy forget all about it. According to the pictures, it was a great fight, and Ketchel took a terrible beating when he used his Johnson to swingle Indian clubs when they get together in the clinches, and shoves him about at will all the way through. Ketchel managed to land just one of those vicious swings of his, and by the timе he got it in he evidently was weak and tired. Up to this point the best he could do was to swingle an emotional jab to the body or a much to the face. In the twelfth round the climax comes. The swing seems to land just behind Johnson's ear, and the big Negro drops to the floor. He seems dazed for a moment, and the ball is thrown. There is a mighty rush, and Ketchel is seen to totter and fall under a perfect rain of blows. Johnson trips on Ketchel's prostrate form, and also tumbles to the floor, but quickly regains his feet and looks on while the referee counts the fallen 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. Jeffries—for Johnson insisted that, as champion, his name should go first—signed articles in the York later Friday after last week, binding them to fight forty-five or more rounds to a finish, not later than July 5, 1910, before the club offering the best financial inducement, the 75 per cent. last week, binding them to 75 per cent. of the purse, the loser to take 25 per cent. The preliminary discussion was scheduled for 3 o'clock in the banquet hall of the manager wereunctu to the minutes, but Johnson elbowed his way diffidently through the crowd ten minutes late. At the table, as the man took their seats, Johnson was barked down by the manager, at his right, and other well-known sporting men. Jeffries eyed the Negro curiously, but did not meet his glance. Johnson was barked down by the manager, at his frequent grip and his constant licking of two red dice, which he carried half concealed in the palm of his right hand. Both prime/pels posed for the photographer, and when the smoke of the flashlights had cleared, promptly got down to business. Jeffries let Berger do this talking, but Johnson broke in frequently on his manager George Little, with suggestions and objections. The first time he left without dispute that the men would box for the heavyweight championship of the world. At this point Johnson insisted that the present champion's name should precede the retired undefeated champion's name in the written agreement. To this Jeffries quickly issued, Berger then suggested the right to go to a club making the highest responsible bid within the next thirty days. Little agreed, but Johnson, shaking his head dubiously, asked that ench bid be accompanied by a $5,000 forfeit, as a guarantee of good faith. Jeffries nodded and Berger gave his answer. "And have a man on the ground with the coin," stipulated Johnson. The stenographer inserted a clause to that effect. So far it had been easy sailing, but when the question of a referee was raised the crowd of ages, certainly,ก่อนหน้า. Little, for Johnson wanted to name his choice. For the first time Jeffries broke in. Club to Have a Voice. "Let the club that gets the bid have a THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER word," he ordered. "They've got as much at stake as we have. Let it wait." Little was for arguing the point, but Jill was for concession, let it go. "He urged us to fight." The number of rounds was next in order. "So far as I go," said Jeffries, "I don't want it; it's six, twenty, or a hundred rounds; it takes six, twenty, or a hundred demand, and I am going to see they get it—it means a finish." At this time the crowd cheered until Bob McMullen the manager But Johnson was not satisfied. He feared a San Francisco club, where only twenty round bouts are allowed, might get the ball. McMullen insisted that twenty rounds should be specified. "Then Frisco won't get the fight," announced Jeffries decisively. "Make it forty-five rounds or more." Following his objections, the Negro agree. There was still the rock on which most agreements split—the division of the purse. To the surprise of the crowd, bith men protested that they were willing to fight, winner take all, or 60 and 40 per cent, or 100 and 60 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 ringing a compromise they agreed to let the $5,000 already posted to secure the present meeting stand, with $5,000 additional to be added forthwith. "All right," assented Jeffries plaintively. "The wanted that $20,000. The greedy daughter 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, suh," said Johnson. "I has a say where my money goes." "The club has more to say than either of us," put in Berger. No man has more to say about my movie he has "have," affirmed Johnson, shaking his head, yet he yielded while protesting. Now only one crucial point remained: "When would they fight?" The men 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 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 be out there, the men out did Berger further urged the necessity for ample training time. And it was formally settled that a day "in the spring of 1910," be chosen. The deal was closed. Again the principals posed for the flashlight men, champagne was served while the articles were being typewritten, and at 5:40 the binding signatures were affixed and the articles were taken. An agreement entered into this day between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries provides for the following: 1. The contest shall be for the heavy-weight championship of the world. 2. They agree to box before the club, organization or person offering the best financial inducements. 3. The contest must be submitted on December 1, 1909, at 3 p. m., at the Hotel Albany, New York City. 4. Each club, organization or person representing on the ground who will post $5,000 in coin or certified check to make good all stipulations of his bid. 5. The contest shall be selected when the club bid is accepted. 6. It is hereby agreed that the contest shall be forty-five rounds or more. 7. The purse shall be divided 75 per cent to the winner and 25 per cent to the loser. 8. Each of the contestants posts with Robert P. Murphy, of New York, as teammate, with the other contestant. Of this sum, each posts $5,000 as a wager or side bet on the result of the contest, and $5,000 as a forfeit to guarantee compliance with these articles. 9. The contestant must take place not later than July 5, 1910. 10. It is hereby understood and agreed that the contest shall be fought under straight Marquis of Queensberry rules with 11. The final stake and forfeit holder be decided upon when the club is selected. Witness our hands and seal this 29th day of October, 1909. (Signed) J. M. JEFFRIES. JOHN ARTHUR JOHNSON. Jeffries returned from Europe a week ago, and Johnson came East from Chicago for meeting. Both have many medical records and with them their records said that they would probably "scoop in a little 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: AMERICAN LEAGUE. Club. Cash payments. Additional payments if players are retained. St. Louis. $11,100. $8,150 Philadelphia. 15,500 Chicago. 37,500. 6,800 New York. 21,000. 1,000 Boston. 19,700. 13,200 Detroit. 10,400. 1,750 Cleveland. 21,400. 9,000 Washington. 2,500. ... Totals. $128,550. $39,900 NATIONAL LEAGUE. Club. Cash payments. Additional payments if players are retained. Brooklyn. $12,350. $4,700 Cincinnati. 25,350. 9,200 St. Louis. 7,500. 3,000 Chicago. 1,750. 100 Philadelphia. 2,000. 1,000 Pittsburgh. 9,500. 1,500 New York. 6,150. 400 Boston. 5,600. 1,050 Totals. $70,200. $23,550 Drafted Players. AMERICAN LEAGUE. Philadelphia $8,600 New York 6,500 Boston 6,250 Detroit 10,350 Cleveland 7,100 Chicago 11,350 St. Louis 4,100 Totals $52,250 NATIONAL LEAGUE Brooklyn $10,850 Philadelphia 2,000 Pittsburg 5,850 Boston 3,250 St. Louis 6,550 Claudehart 2,250 New York 3,900 Chicago 13,900 Totals ..... $48,550 Recapitulation. 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 cash expenditure for play- ers ..... $299,550 Additional amount to be paid if purchased play- ees are retained: American League ..$39,900 National League .. 23,550—63,450 Grand total ..... $363,000 Players Reserved. NATIONAL LEAGUE. Brooklyn ..... 63 Chicago ..... 49 Pittsburgh ..... 49 Cincinnati ..... 49 New York ..... 47 St. Louis ..... 45 Philadelphia ..... 51 Total ..... 358 AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston ..... 55 Detroit ..... 43 Chicago ..... 58 Cleveland ..... 60 Washington ..... 29 New York ..... 53 Philadelphia ..... 53 St. Louis ..... 49 Total ..... 400 Brooklyn, of the National League, has the greatest number of men on the list, with a total of 63. Cleveland, of the American League, ranks next in total number of players, having *0. The St. Louis Browns have 49 players reserved for 1910, while the St. Louis Cardinals have 45. WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, O. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev, S. White, the new pastor of the A. M. E. Church, has begun the work with great earnestness. We wish him success....The Halloween'en social given by the Friday evening was beyond expectation, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. C. May, of Yeoman street....Mrs. H. Stewart was visiting in Cleveland last week....Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodson, of Columbus, Ohio, were the guests of Mrs. L. Vesteyn, Mrs. Gaines, of Dayton, Ohio spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. H. Mason. LOUISVILLE, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. J. L. Ragan and daughter, Mrs. H. Grenley, who spent ten days in St. Louis, have returned home. They received much social attention. While in St. Louis they attended a summer camp at Pine Street...Dr. J. W. J. T. Patterson has opened an office at 1121 West Chestnut street. He is a graduate of Meharry College and has a bright future. . . 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This coat is of medium French gray heavy weight broadcloth lined through- with a coral pink satin. The buttons are cloth-covered, the collar is of velvet, price. $37.50 May be had in several other colors also. Another coat of decided popu- larity is strictly tailored in long sweeping lines, with lapels of silk extending to the waist line. It fastens with three large buttons. May be had in serge, diagonals or novelty worsteds in the season's favorite colors. This at. $32.50 Not less attractive in style are some of the cheaper coats. One of wide wale diagonal coating in circular cut, backs and fronts being of one piece of goods. 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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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.