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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 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS NOV 12 1909 VOLUME XXII NUMBER 46 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL PRESIDENT TAFT RETURNS FROM BIG TRIP From Various Places—Bishop Clinton Issues His New Book—Howard University in Good Condition—General Notes. Bishop G. W. Clinton's admirable work, "Christianity Under the Searchlight," has made its appearance in this city, and is best eagerly read by both the clergy and the city. It is fully up to the advance notice and will add laurels to the brow of its highly author. A comprehensive review will be given next week, your correspondent will out of the ordinary and is worthy of especial attention at the hands of all lovers of pure literature. • Howard University is very much alive this year. President W. P. Thirkield is popular alike with the faculty and student body and the cogs of the great machine work as easily and harmoniously as they may some miraculous power. The "Howard man" is never before and to be a "Howard man" brings a flush of pride to the checks of every individual conceived with the great institution in any capacity. The deans of the various departments have worked with the students being supported with a loyalty that presages a banner year for the school. The employment of B. M. L. Marchant, college class of 1910, as secretary of the Y. M. C. A., in the university, has been appointed to the position of the Attendance at the religious services taxes the capacity of the assembly room. There are more new members than ever before. A branch is also being organized in the School of Medicine. The new Y. M. C. A. is being enlarged and fitted up in fine style. The new covered grandstand on the athletic field, with its flags and pennants, is an improvement that is greatly appreciated. The new building now up to the second story, measuring 125 by 62 feet. The new Carnegie Library is under roof and will be occupied next month. These buildings double the capacity of the institution for scholastic work. The building is greatly needed by the great body of students numbering over 1,200. Other improvements are going on, which we shall be glad to notice from time to time. Next Wednesday evening, November 17, has been decided upon as the date of the banquet in honor of Hon. Ernest Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia, and Bishop I. B. Scott, representative of the Episcopal Church, can republic. The Masonic Hall, 1111 19th street Northwest, has been engaged for the occasion, and arrangements have been made to lay covers for upwards of 100 guests. Acceptances have been received from all over the country, including Dr. Book- er T. Washington; Collector C. W. Anderson, of New York; Emnett J. Scott, of New York; Abu Salah S. Cummings, of Baltimore; W. H. Larson, of Boston; J. C. Asbury, of Philadelphia, and many others. The local committee in charge of the arrangements embraces the following members: Lewis E. Johnson, secretary, Judge Robert H. Terrell, John C. Dancy, Prof. Kelly Miller, Rev. B. T. Perkins, P. B. Miller, Rev. A. Juris, P. B. Lewis, W. Brue Evans, W. McNeill, Edward D. Williston, W. T. Vernon, Roscoe C. Bruce, Rev. M. W. Clair, Dr. John F. Burst and James A. Cobb. In the decorated room, this dimmer, the name honor of the two distinguished representatives of the race from this country to the little black republic, is quite appropriate. In view of the fact that the report of the American Commissioners to Liberia is to be laid before the people at an early time, this dimmer will be exhalted with the evening will deter exhalted with the prospects that this document may open to the struggling citizens of our sister government across the sea. The deepest interest by the wedge to with the deepest interest by the deep wishers of Liberia in this vienna. Preparations are under way to make the next convention of the National Medical Association the biggest and best in the history of that useful organization. The history of the convention is marked by August, and the details are being worked out on an elaborate scale by the committees, which are to include every important member of the nation's capital. The general committee on entertainment has been organized, with the following officers: Chairman, Dr. W. Lofton, vice-chairman, Dr. John W. Hilliard, vice-chairman, Dr. John W. Billans; secretary, Dr. Amands V. Gray; assistant secretary, Dr. J. C. Dowling, Chairman of various sub-committees have been appointed as follows: Johnson; place of meeting, Dr. W. C. McNeill; banquet and ball, Dr. A. M. Curtis; outings, Dr. C. Summer Wormley; comfort, Dr. Charles Albert Ridgley; transportation, Dr. S. S. Thompson; promotion, Dr. J. C. Norwood; programs and printing, Dr. Charles I. West; distribution of complimentary ticketing, Dr. John R. Francis; clinics, Dr. W. A. Warfield; sight-seeing, Dr. C. W. Childs; auditing, Dr. D. A. Smith. The committee on the several committees mentioned constitute a board of executive managers, who shall attend to all business pertaining to the entertainment of the National Medical Association. The committee also met for the purpose of arranging for the entertainment of the visting ladies at reception's, teas, soirees, etc. and the seasonal bids fair to the continual round of delightful festivals. A number of candidates for the presidency of the association have loomed up in Washington, but Dr. A. M. Curtis, from all indications, is in control of the sit-down convention, an unanimous choice. His host of friends claims that he is the logical selection for that office, from his national reputation, his natural ability, and from the aft that he has. He is a man for real. A. the powerful uplift that it has proven to be. He was among the first five men who laid its corner-stone and pointed out to the physicians of the country the vast possibilities that lie in such an organization. . . . Last night at Bethel Literary and Historical Association was "Press Night." The speakers were Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, former president of the National Negro Press Association, and R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press Association. The attendance was large. The memorial services to General O. O. THE BED IS TOO SHORT, SPECIAL OF PRIVILEGE TO NONE. SOCIAL EQUALITY. RACE PREJUDICE NEGRO DOMINION LEOPARD'S SPOTS G.T.H. Howard, held in the chapel of Howard University at the same hour as the funeral at Burlington, were most impressive. The student body and faculty covered the palace floor. The two wreathes from students and faculty, and the board of trustees were sent to the family. Gen. Howard's son writes Dr. Thirkild: "These two wreathes, with one of laurel, two of the victor's crown, were all the flowers that were carried with General Howard on the caisson to the grave, except the American flag, which was wrapped around the casket. Howard University in honor of the deceased benefactor will be made at an early date, of which due announcement will be made. "The name is given to the new moving picture theater that has just been completed. We will build the southwest corner of 10th and streets northwest. The structure rises two stories in height, and besides the theater there will be a good-sized storefront, and the second floor will contain five-room living apartment and a commodo dental office suite. The building is of pressed brick and is handsomely finished. The theater is 70x20 feet and is set in a spacious room with an ample and twenty people can occupy the platform at one time. There are opera chairs and a floor incline of liberal proportions. The seating capacity is about two hundred. New ideas will be introduced. Mr. Child will present the pictures and handling of vaudeville "stunts." The house will open for business about Thanksgiving. Mr. Child takes a rosy view of the outlook, and is of the opinion that there is room enough for the audience. The populous and amusement loving U street center of the northwest. The "Council of Upper Classmen" of Howard University resumed its sessions Wednesday evening, November 3rd. The following gentlemen were instated as officiaries: M. M. Morrison, Jr.; president; M. M. Morrison, vice-president; James F. Dagler, secretary; A. D. Washington, corresponding secretary; C. E. Brent, first assistant secretary; John O'Connor, second assistant secretary; D. McCree, treasurer Elijah J. Graham, parliamentarian. Mr. J. H. Haskins, of the Senior Medical Class, chairman of the Judicial Composition Board, of the month of office was administered by Mr. Jackson of the College of Law. A mo- And the Covering Too Narrow. ton prevailed authorizing the appointment of a committee to confer with President Thirkield, of Howard University, concerning two lamps which the upper classmen will give the university for use in the new armored Library. In the lamps will be the tender of Mr. C. Water, played a prominent part in bringing about the tender of $39,000 appropriate gift, BRIEF MENTION OF CURRENT EVENTS. Howard University's football team beat Hampton last Friday at Hampton, Va. Score, to 10, the boys on the home team scored President Thirkindhion in honor of the victory. Mr. Frank V. Bacchus, a graduate of the pharmaceutical class of '09, has been appointed assistant pharmacist in Freedland, Va., and was one of the department in the absence of the chief pharmacist. Mr. Bacchus is a native of Richmond, Va., and was one of the department in the school has turned out. He is devoted to the work and will succeed. "The School Teacher," the new educational magazine, is filling a long-felt want. Mr. Bacchus, a professor at theington Anti-Tuberculosis Society, will begin operations for the new season very soon. Mr. Celestine Alston, an accomplished instructor, has been appointed as English teacher in the Business Night School at the old Mott building. A Maurice Curtis, Jr., son of Dr. A. M. Curtis, has been mediate at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, made a fine showing a few days ago in the cross-country meet of that well-known institution. While here at M Street High School, he was a representative as a long-distance runner. His friend n Washington expect him to win his "letter" in the track meet next spring, for which he is doing some steady training. Miss Irene Middleton, an Armstrong technical High School, a young lady of rare beauty and refinement, presides with the Hawthorne Theater, and adds much to the popularity of the house. Mr. James E. Buckner, of Louisville Ky., has been appointed as a stenographer in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Department of Commerce and Labor. Special to THE FREEMAN. Despite the fact that the disfranchise PRICE FIVE CENTS, SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. ment was defeated last week by over 15,000 majority, Democratic politicians already are talking of submitting another year of elections years hence. ... The amendment four years ago was defeated by 34,000 votes, but this time the city and state administrations are calling for an independent paper, which opposed both amendments, says that a third defeat will be administered if necessary. ... A two-time celebrity, the Rev. Rev. A. University Church, which has just been renovated and beautified at a cost of $3,000, came to a close last Sunday. Rev. A. University and Gammon Theological Seminary is the present pastor of the church. A movement has taken shape here to a $5,000 building for Provident Hospital. The church will be inaugurated here next Tuesday night. The celebration of the 134th anniversary of the church will begin here Sunday. Rev. Dr. D. W. Shaw is pastor of the church. SPOKANE WASH. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Young Men's Social Club gave the first full-dress ball of the season at Coppin's. They gave a number of similar affairs during the winter season. The officers are B. A. Campbell, L. R. Ridley, C. H. Wagner, and M. R. Wagner. The composer is composed of I. M. N. Curtley, Mrs. Wm. Mash, Mrs. M. B. Sykes, Mrs. F. L. Wilson, Miss Betha Porter, Miss Blanche Porter, Mrs. M. B. Sykes, and are serveant at arms, . . . Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Curtley celebrated their fifthttt anniversary on the 28th. There were quite a few serveants and the evening was spent at cards. BEAUMONT, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN: M. Earliell Larence, of Galveston, is in the city, and will assist in the installation of the officers of Commandery No. 17, K. H. at the event will take place at the Odd Fellows Hall on Ewing avenue, South End. NEWPORT, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Stella Polk is visiting Mrs. Smith at Lange and Miss Paleter, both of Newport, were granted a marriage license on November 1...Mr. Robinson and Miss Raja were granted a marriage license November 2. WITH THE REPUBLICANS AT LOUISVILLE Dr. Stone May Be Considered By Democrats-Lull in Social Affairs-New Ministers Have Been Appointed. Among the more prominent ones to pass out with their chief will be W. H. Parker. He was the campaigner for the Republican candidate in the nightly, but assisted in the editorial work on the Columbia, a Republican organ issued weekly, Dr. P. R. Peters, a Republican organ filled out by Dr. E. C. Merchant, W. H. Leonard, head janitor of the City Hall, Marshall Taylor and Dudley Edwards, street bosses will step down with the other city offices. While the brother passes out of these places as other white officials, there is nothing said derogatory of their character or work. They did their duty as faithful, and their energetic deeds, go out high and demonstrate to the best thinking people of both races. It is now up to the Negroes to use their best energy to see that other Negroes the jobs they hold especially sanitary inspector in colored schools and physician among the poor. --- There has been a lull in social affairs in the city of Louisville since the meeting of the National Negro Business League. The young men of the city have been six, and the young women went so far as to give a party at Odd Fellows' Hall and invite their girl friends only. The social lethargy was broken last week by the Rymettia coming out in great fashion, a crowd that pace for the winter social affairs. There are only four young women in the club, and the president, Miss Scottie Davis, was the first to entertain. The affair was gifted to the Mine State Saloon, on South Thirtenth street. The home was beautifully lighted and brilliantly decorated for the occasion. The guests, who were four young men and a chaperone, arrived at 9 o'clock. A few moments after the party was ushered into the dining room, where a six-course dinner was served. Miss Davis acted as tostmistress. Prof. J. R. Harris responded to the toast, "What Is it?" It was a laugh-provoker, full of humor and humor, and the choice English users made was Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, C. B. Lewis, George Evans and Mr. Martin and Mrs. Lavenia B. Cooper responded to toasts. The members of the "Rymeths" are Misses Scottie Davis, G. A. Lattimore, Sadie Evans and Mildred Bryant. They meet Friday. After lunch they play whilst. The young men will entertain the club. --- Louisville has a new set of ministers since the appointments have been made by Bishops C. T. Schaffer, of the A. M. E. Church, Isaac Lane, of the C. M. E. conference, W. Gailhoff of the A. M. E. Zion Church. While the Revs, Anderson, Gorham and Brown have been returned to their churches, others have been moved and new ones come in. Including the Baptist preachers, the missionaries, the only bishops that always been of a high class of Christian men. They have taken the lead in all things for the best interests of the race. What has endeared them mostly in the hearts of the thinking people is that they have not only preached and practiced the spirit for or and happier land beyond, but to get some of this world's Continued on Page Four. General News zi BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE-WREEMAN : ‘Mrs, M. Duncan, of St, Paul, Minn., has (been visiting “Mrs, William Nelson for the last week and a half, and will leave to-day, for home....Mr. Clifton Nichols, of Chicago, stopped over a day jast week while he was returning home from Nashville, ‘Tenn., where. he had gone to bury his father. He was a for- Mer resident of this city....Mr. Frank Brown and Miss Sarah Loving were married last Wednesday evening at the Biate Street Baptist Church | The cere mony was performed by Hev. Robert Mitchell, D. D.. pastor of the church. After the ceremony a delightful supper Was served at. the bride's residence, after which they left. for a wedding tour, which will include Nashville, At- Janta, Memphis and Chattanooga, whence they will return home.,..Rev. RL. Pres, of Bowling Green ‘Academy, ‘was stricken with another attack of nervous breakdown. He is up again, and will leave In'a day or two to recuperate... ‘The members of the C. P. Church gave g surprise party to thelr beloved pastor, Rey. R. L. Hyde, last Wednesday night, in appreciation of his noble work for the church, school and his race... Mr, Kuykendall, “our, popular | undertaker after a prolonged illness, ix again out on the streets....Bowling Green Acad my Literary Society is a credit to the ‘school, and the members cordially invite all of their friends. to be present and take part in the discussion....D0 not forget the old. Freeman boy, W. I. Houston. You can find him at the Acad- emy any time....The Kentucky Synod ‘of the Presbyterian Chureh convened here last week. Some of the distin- guished guests visited Bowling Green ‘Academy—Rev, Alien, of Louisville: Dr, Boyden, of Camp Nelson, Ky., and Rev. Moore, the evangelist of the synod— and ail three of them gave some excel- Tent addresses. Revs. Allen. and, Boydon preached at the C. P, Church Tuesday And Wednesday niihts,...The Bowling Green Academy is stiil enrolling new and old students. SEKITAN, OHIO. ‘Special to THE FREEMAN. “Do you need a spiritual tonic?" 34 Div, Psalms, first Verse, was the subject at the B.\Y.’ P. U. Sunday evening. Sev- eral addresses were made besides gen- eral talks on the subject, Mr. Oscar Lucas, president: Jessie Clayton, vice- Bresident: "Airs. Rosie “Banks, tredsurer: ra, Killa Hissins, secretary; standing committee, Charles’ Banks, Mrs, Lottie Huchanan, Mrs, Peari Clayton....Rev. J. W. White, of Cincinnati, was a, visitor in the village Sunday... .Rey. A. Thomp- son, of New Richmond, Kys, was in the Village Sunday....Harry. ‘Brannon Is Able to be out aain....Joseph Ray is expected to he out in a few days... Rev. 8, D. Saunders was the guest of Mr. ‘and Mrs. Mark Lucas over Sunday. weceAll news items left at the S. iL Pillon cash xrocery will receive prompt attention....Mr. Cyrus Hawkins has opened his barber shop on Hight street, and expects to do a first-class barber- ing business, ‘The Freeman can be found on sale there each Saturday and Sunday... The sermons that are. being preached by the Rev. 8. D. Saunders are attracting much attention. His theme Sunday evening was “Let me die the death of the rishteous; let my last end be like His.” Numbers, 23d chapter, 10th verse. The church is’ in a progressive spirit. Three more members reunited Sunday, evening....Mrs. Sallie Brock Was a business visitor in the city Sun- day evening....Quite a number of peo- ple from here ‘attended the funeral of ohn Brock in the city Saturday even- ing....Mrs. Mary Jane Collins is con- fined\'to her bed with an attack of ty- phoid fever....Rev. J. H, Brooks, for- mer pastor of the C. ML. EB. Chureh, has returned fro mthe Hast, where he has been looking after business interests. Rev. Brooks. preached his first sermon Sunday’ evenine since his return to his ehureh. Since the begining of the fall Season ihe attendance at the churches has begun ta Increase. .....A movement Is ‘on foot to organize a strong literary so- ciety at the Pirst Baptist Church. PEORIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Fannie Woolridge, 302 State street, is in Indianapolis, Ind., the guest of her sister for an Indefinite period... Mrs.,George Ellis is able to be out once more, after an Illness of two weeks’ du- ration....Mrs. Mildred Burt returned home after several weeks’ visit in St. Louis, Mo,....Mrs. James Haines is un- dergoing treatment in the hospital... Mrs, Belle Hughes keturned to her home in Evansville, Ind. after a_ delightful visit. with her relative, Mrs. Dinah Washington, During her visit she was converted and baptized through _ the series of meetings just closed by Rey. B. N. Murrell and Evangelist Beasly.... Mrs, Arthur Stewart Js quite Ml at her home on New street....The mental at- tainment and increased’ membership of Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday school caused the organization of two bright new elasses....Dr. 8. A. Askew is recover- ing froma severe cold.....The members of the sentor choir met socially with their organist, Miss Nora J. Stanford, at her charming ‘home on the Bast Bluff. .. The Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Chas. Dudley, Monson street, Thursday after- noon..:.Mrs. George Helms {s in a pitt- able ‘condition. Her many friends, are hopeful of change in the state of her mind....Mr. Henry Bellor spent the Sabbath in Jacksonville, Il....Rev. B. N. Murrel, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, occupied the pulpit in Galesburg, Ill. last Sunday, our vacancy being, supplied by Reo. Houston, of Springfield IIL; Mrs. Bell is home again, though rather ‘weak from recent illness. ...The stork, in fying pest, the Page Rome on North Poumias street, stopped and left a tiny bit of humanity that resembles its dad. Mr, Paye wears a broad smile. ...Mr. and Mrs. Will Fields, of Oklahoma, were in the city @ few days, the guests of the former's father, Mr. Stanton Fields... Mrs, Augusta ‘Edwards is the corre- spondent and representative of The Free- man in this city, and would like to supply you with @ copy each week. Also send your news items to 323 Howett. DELHI, OHIO. ree ao ae, ‘Mrs. Mary Walton, formerly of Cleves, ‘Ohio, who recently inoved to Delhi, gave g ,prelty’ dinner “Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Covers were laid for eight. ‘hose present were Rev. George Lewis, gf Cincinnatt: “Rev. A.” Thompson, of New Richmond, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence Harrison and son Webert, of Cleves; Irene and Mazeie Walton, Rev. Thomp- son rendered several musical selections, accompanied by Mrs. Bessie Harrison, with vocal solos, An enjoyable evening Was spent... The restaurant recently gpened’ by Edward “Gitmore and Dic Wilson has been remodeled, and every- thing Is In a first-class condition. J.C. Clemence has charge of the barbering department....Rev. J, W. Fields occu- pled the pulpit at ihe First Baptist Church, Sunday morning. A large at- tendance was present... Mrs, Inez John- fon gave “a quince” peeling | Thursday evening. A delightful lunch’ was served at 4:20. Those present were Miss Lena Smith, of Abington, Va. Miss Bessie Hedges ‘and Mr. James Burl, of New Richmond, "Ohio, “Miss Bessie Hedges will be the next to entertain....Rev. W. Hi, Blackburn has returned tome for a few days’ recreation. Brother Blackburn has a “splendid charge at Westerville Ohio.....fhe ice cream social given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ding Graves for the benefit of the pastor, Rev, George Lewis, was quite a success, $3.30 being realized....The Freeman ‘agent will have headquarters at the new col- bred restaurant and barber shop. “Ali news items can be left at that place, and will receive prompt attention... John New, who was accidentally shot in the foot last Sunday at the residence of ‘Mr, and Mrs, Hiram, is able to be out again. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. "The supper held Oct, 38 at the Second Christian’ Church, on ‘Anna street, was largely attended. "A good, interesting. pro gram was rendered by Miss Nellie Barly, Which was as follows: Opening song; op- ening prayer, Rev. MM. Harlls; ‘shor talk on “The Men's Progressive ' Club,” Mr, John Taylor; song; recitation, Geo. Migr! "Gong’ ‘sclect redatng. Stan "Neti aes) cette ee talk on “What Our Race Is ing _ in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania,” Rev. E. M. Har- lis; remarks yee Christy, Mason and teats Gaerne, ME a Seis ee ten oe Ea pleasant visit with her sisters, of’ Diamond Beene Slee’ ana Britt, who has been very ill, is able to sit up....Mrs. Lucy Jackson is slowly im- Pere toa tre et tioan a oe gee ee a Boer heeee oer ie ae ee eee tee ere Sept Sa gt an Sa oes te ee Saree ta wey cigs ee people took part in the Anti-Saloon parade MERIDIAN, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Ida Richardson, of Tuskegee, Ala, is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs! S. A. Rivers, on 13th ‘street and Both aventie....Miss Zenelth Payne, at- ter a long illness, died on Monday, Oct, 25, at her late home on Sist avenue, be- tween 1ith and 12th streets. Her fun- eral was largely attended at Bethel Baptist Chureh on Oct, 27, at 10:30 a. m, Revs. L. 8. Lee, 8. A. Rivers, M. 8. Jones made a few remarks, after which Rev, J. B. Branan, the pastor, preached the funeral sermon in a most fervent. way. Interment Was made in the Masonic cemetery....Rev. H. L. Young has, been Yisiting hig family’ the past week. Evangelist ‘T. 'T. Martin (white) preaci- ed to the colored people two evenings at El Bethel Baptist Church, also two sermons at New Hope Baptist Chureh. every one seemed to enjoy his ser- mons very much. Revs, L. 8. Lee and J.B, Branan are attending the Past Mississippi State Convention this week at Hattiesburg, Miss....Mr. Arthur ‘Ter- rell, who died in. the Bast End, was buried from St. John Baptist Church on Oct. 26 and intered in Masonic Cemetery by ‘the United Woodmen. ...Rey. Jack- son, of Mobile, Ala., who has been assist. ing’ Rev. N. W, Wallace In-the revival at Pilgrim’ Progress Baptist. Chureh, Fast End, the past week, Much good 1s being done, Grand Rally on Sunday, Nov. 7....Mr. J. H. Gaston, who has been visiting friends and relatives: for several weeks, has returned to his home at Chicago, Til. IRONTON, OHIO. Proce ey: sen eae ee ‘Mrs, Mary Johnson, of Ashland, was in the city shopping. While here. she spent afew days at the home of Mrs. la T Moore....Mrs, Elva Hogan and daughter, Miss ‘Frances Murphy, who have been on the sick list for a good while, are able tobe out again....A good crowd Was present at an enteriainment given by. the Fourth Street Baptist Church, Abursday, Oct. 28, The same. entertalament. was fiven-at Quinn Chapel "A, MB. church, tind there was a nice crowd present. Meals ere served atthe Chureh alt day” Satur- day. by the members... THe. Teneestay may be obtained from Ceell Exum, Avo Depot square... .Miss Birdie Harris, who resides in Fifth street, entertained quite a Humber of young folks ata party ‘thurs. Gay of last’ week .,.. Mrs," Beckwith of South Ninth street iad quite a number of people at her residence to a “taffy pull- Ing? “the young folks enjoved themiselves. .. Messrs. George Reynolds and Clyde Barks are now im the pressing business, «..,."the people of the A. M. 1. Chureh had a’ “rummage sale” the first part of the ‘weok, and sold! most of their woods. ... Rev. Dr. L. W, White delivered ‘an excel Jent’ sermon Wednesday. night at’ Quinn Chapel A. M. B. Church, "There was a very. interesting’ meeting’ "of the “Allen Teague, Sunday night, and there were ex: cellent ‘papers read "by" Messrs, . Chas. Banks and Louls Weaver, for which they reeelved much applause»... Mrs. Leslie Trassfield of South Bighth street is on the sick list... Mrs. ‘Thomas. Washington, of Wienita, Kan., Is visiting her mother, MMs. Anna Osborne, of South Highth street, QUINCY, ILL. Special to THe FREEMAN. ‘The annual Fall Bazaar, given by the Busy Bee Sewing Circle of the Bighth and Elin Baptist Church, last week, proved to be @ great success. They, gave away prizes and beautiful souvenirs, Mrs. ML, Fletcher, president; Mrs, Oleva La ‘Foe, secretary; Rev. A’ U. Smith, pastor... - The Culture Club has opened.’ ‘They eicct- ed officers as follows: 8. H,, Shumaker, president; Mrs, Neal Roberts, vice-presi- Gent; Miss Lillian Humphrey, secretary ; Mr, Robert Harden, assistant secretary ; Mrs. Ella Golden, treasurer; Rev. Green Johnson, chaplain; Mrs, Mattie” Green, organist and chorister; Mr. Earl Roberts, critic; Miss Btta Douglas, _ journalist; program committee, Mrs. L. B. Williams (chairman), Mrs, Fannie Munday, Mrs. 8. B. Golden, 'Mr. award Noll, Miss Ida Jackson, Mrs, Della Gordon; Mr, Paul La Foe, sergeant-at-arms. ‘The’ club’ will ren- der'a program each Sunday afternoon at 4 o'slock, at Eighth and lm Baptist Ghureh..: The colored property _ owners succeeded in preventing the | Highland Park company from closing Spruce street between Bighteenth and Twentieth. ‘The committee that waited upon the City Council were as follows: Wm. Roberts, Chas, Chappel, John Sanders, Barney Van Dorn and 8. 1 Shumaker. ..-Capt. R. A. Byrd of Springfleld, Ii, and Col. J. Te Marshall of Chicago were in the city Friday. ‘They found the company in good shape. The death of Mr. Reuben Welker came very suddenly. ...Give your orders for THe Feeaan to 8. H, Shumaker. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Special to THe PReeman. Mrs, Stella Ousley, of Rdgerton ave- mue, who has been seriously ill, ts able to be up....The grand rally at the Pleas- ant Green’ Baptist Chureh, Sunday last, netted $540 for the chureh:., . The enter: tainment at K. of ‘T. Hall, ‘under man- agement of Mr. Charles Slaughter, bene- ft to the Sunflower Home for the Aged at Lawrence, Kan,, was a glowing. sue- cess from every point of view... .Soclal circles have been fairly aglow the past ten days in the entertainment of Mr. and ‘Mrs. S. Taft, the wealthy colored citi- zens of Los ‘Angeles, Cal, who are so- journing among relatives and friends... ‘he entertainment at the Tabor Hall last ‘Week, the first of a series in behalf of a Masonic Temple, was a success both so- cially and financially....The Wyandotte Drug Company, one among the oldest business. concerns among colored people in this city, supposed to have been the strongest, availed itself of the protect- ing wings of bankruptcy last week... Miss Marguerite Crow, of Hutchinson, Kan, was a visitor for_a few days last week....The Willing Workers of the Eighth ‘Street Baptist Churen are pre- paring for interesting entertainment or the 18th, LAPORTE, IND. Epes PO Ses Rees ‘Miss “Hazel Harrison spent Tuesday in Chicago....The minister, Mr. Robert Starling Harris, of Elkhart, who was mentioned in last week's issue, held a meeting at the family residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellar, which was at- tended by a much larger crowd of people than the preceding Sunday, as more people knew of the meeting. Through the kind- ness of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Keller and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stevens. Rey. Har- ris has become acquainted with the col- ‘ored people of Laporte and will hereatter old his meetings in the Kraternal, Bible glass room of the First MH. Church, Mrs. Katy Jackson, who has been _mak- ing her home with her sister, Mrs. Frank Kellar since the death of her husband, has gone to Greenfield, Ind., to make her home with her sister, ‘Mrs. "M. Like, who has been living at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, EH Thompson, ‘and has now gone to housekeeping on Railroad street. 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Now, if you would like to change any of these smaller offices, the health de- partment doesn’t matter. What do you say?” ‘Oh, if Matthews remains on the slate, Ido not eate to alter the rest of it. But I warn you that I shall get rid of him at the earliest opportunity.” Just as you like.” The senator smiled covertly, Mat- thews was one of his henchmen in the lorger matters of state. His name had been the first to appear on the slate and the senator was determined that it should remain there. Not that ne had any liking for the man; simply he was one of the wheels which made the machine run smoothly. The sen- ator knew his power of persuasion; he knew Williard’s easy-going nature; but he also knew that these casy- soing persons are terribly stubborn at times. He was obliged to hold on to Matthews. ‘The gubernatorial cam- valin Was looming up for the ensuing ear, and the senator was curious to lean the real power that went with the seal of a governor of a first-class state There fell an intermission to the conversation. Williard smoked thoughtfully. He recalled the years during whieh he had accepted the seurrous hospitality of this house, and the love he held for the host's daugh- ter Only since his return from ‘roi had he learned the strength of ‘Ms sentiment, Heretofore he had looked upon the girl as a sister, jolly, ‘alonted, a fine daneer, a daring rider, ® soo comrade. He had been out of the country for three years. On Ms return he had found Betty Gor- Jon a beautiful woman, and he had siitly surrendered. As yet he had Sal nothing, but he knew that she ‘new. Yet he always saw the shadow ot Newcomb, old Jack Newcomb, Well, let the best man win! 1 can find a way to dispose of Mat- thews," he said, finally. dare say.” But Wiltiard did not know the ten- “cl'y with which some men cling to ole. ‘The senator did. Here the servant ushered in two ‘swleuants of the senator's. One was an ex-consul and the other was the Surveyor of customs, who Was not sup- hse to dabble in Joeal polities. Sverything Js agreeable to Mr. Wil- ‘soi\" the senator answered in reply ‘0 the questioning look of his subordi- tates. “He vows, however, that he “ill shake Matthews as soon as he ean get the chance.” The new arrivals laughed. We put you through, young hs" said the ®x-consul; “and one of ese fine days we shall send you to Fraues, That's the place for a man ©! your wit and wealth.” Villard smiled and lighted a fresh Se He did possess the reputation o ‘cing a clever wit, and in his secret “art he would much prefer a consul- Sor 8 seeretaryship at the French mot He thoroughly detested this qiscriminate hand-shaking which ‘at with local polities, f ‘\ Matthews stuck in his gorge, and he wondered if Newcomb was go- ing through any like ordeal, and if Newcomb would submit. so readily. - +. Why the deuce didn't Betty re turn? It was almost nine o'clock. Presently her sunny countenance appeared in the doorway, and Williard dropped his cigar joyfully and rose. It was worth all the politics in the world! “Gentlemen, you will excuse me,” he said, “Go along!” the senator eried, jov!- aly. “We can spare you.” As indeed they very well could! In a minute Willard was in the music-room, “I really do not know that I ought to shake hands with you, Dick,” be- gan Betty, tossing her hat on the plano. “You have deceived me for years,” “Deceived you! What do you mean?” mightily disturbed. “Wait a moment.” She brought forth a paper. “Sit down in front of me. This is going to be a court of inquiry, and your sins shall be passed in review.” He obeyed meekly. “Now listen,” the girl went on, mischief in WO aN H Ait \ | 4 es | eee ae her eyes; “this paper says horrid things about you. It claims that you have given riotous dinners to actresses and comic-opera singers. I classify them because I do not think comic-opera singers are actresses.” “Rot!” said Williard, crossing his legs and eyeing with pleasure the con- tours of her face. “Jolly rot!”” “You mustn't say ‘Jolly’ in this country; it's English, and they'll be accusing you of it.” “Well, bally rot; how will that go?” “That isn’t very pretty, but it will pass. Now to proceed. ‘They say that your private life is profligate.” “Oh, come now, Betty!” laughing aifidently. “They say that you gamble at poker and win and lose huge sums.” “Your father plays poker in Wash- ington; I’ve seen him.” “He's not on trial; you are. Fur- thermore,” went on the girl, the twinkle going from her eye, leaving it searching yet unfathomable, “this editor says that you are only a dummy in this game of politics, and that once you are mayor, your signature will be, all that will be required of you. That is to say, you will be nothing but a puppet in the hands of the men who brought about your election.” Williard thought of Matthews, and the smile on his lips died. “Now, Dick, this paper says that it seeks only the truth of things, and admits that you possess certain engag- ing qualities. What am I to believe?” “Betty, you know very well that they'll have me robbing widows before election.” He was growing restless. He felt that this trial wasn't all play. “If you don't mind, I'd rather talk of something else. Politics, politics, morning, noon and night until my ears ache!” “Or burn,” suggested the girl. “The things they say about your private life —I don’t care for them. I know they are not truths. But the word ‘puppet’ annoys me.” She laid aside the pa- per. “Have I ever acted like a dummy, Betty? In justice to me, have I?” He was serious. “Not in ordinary things.” “No one has ever heard that I broke promise.” “No.” “Or that I was cowardly.” “No, no!” “Well, if I am elected, I shall fool certain persons. I am easy-going; I confess to that impeachment; but I have never been crossed successfully.” “They'll know how to accomplish their ends without crossing you. ‘That's a part of the politician’s busi- ness.” “If Iam elected, I'll study ways and means. Hang it, I wasn't running ‘after office. They said they needed ‘me. As a property owner I had to surrender. I am not a hyocrite; I never was. I can’t go honestly among ‘the lower classes and tell them that ‘¥ like them, shake their grimy hands, hobnob with them at caucuses and in gloomy halls. I am not a politician; my father was not before me; it isn’t in my blood. Newcomb’s grandfather was a war governor; mine was @ planter in the south, Now, Newcomb has ambition enough to carry him to the presidency; and I hope he'll get it some day, and make an ambassa- dor out of me. Sometimes I wish I wasn’t rich, so that I might enjoy life as some persons do. To have some- thing to fight for constantly! I am spoiled.” He wheeled his chair toward the fire and rested his elbows on his ‘knees. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. eye ernie ee et Manasome;” saowsas coe | Tne pint i a petlent man. Ho | That same evening Newcomb and McDermott, the Democratic leader, met by appointment in McDermott’s law offices. McDermott was a wealthy ‘steel-manufacturer who had held vari- ous state and national offices. As a business man his policy was abso- lute honesty. He gave liberal wages, met his men personally, and adjusted their differences. There were as many Republicans as Democrats in his employ. Politics never entered the shop. Every dollar in his business had been honestly earned. He was a born leader, kindly, humorous, intelli- gent. But once he put on his silk hat and frock coat, a metamorphosis, strange and incomprehensible took place. He became altogether a differ- ent man; cold, purposeful, determined, bitter, tumbling over obstacles with- out heart or conscience, using all means to gain his devious ends; scheming, plotting, undermining this man or elevating that, a politician in every sense of the word; cunning, astute, long-headed, far-seeing. He was not suave like his old enemy, the senator; he was blupt because he knew the fullness of his power. But for all his bluntness, he was, when need said must, a diplomat of no mean order. If he brought about a shady glection, he had the courage to stand by what he had done. He was re- speated and detested alike. The present incumbent in the city hall was no longer of use to him. He was wise enough to see that harm to his power would come about in case the reform movement got headway; he might even be dethroned. So his gen- eral's eye had lighted on Newcomb, as the senator's had lighted on Wil- liard; only he had mistaken his man, whereas the senator had not. “My boy,” he began, “I'm going to lecture you.” “Go ahead,” sald Newcomb. “I know what the trouble is. I crossed out Mr. Murphy’s name from the list you fixed up for my inspection.” “And his name must go back,” smil- ing. “We can't afford to turn him down at this late day.” “I can,” said the protege, imper- turbably and firmly. For a moment their glances met and clashed, “You must always remember the welfare of the party,” gently. * “And the people,” supplemented the admonished one, “Of course,” with thin lips, “But Murphy's name must stand. We de- pend upon the eighth ward to elect you, and Murphy holds it in his palm. Your friend Williard will be forced to accept Matthews for the same reason. It's a game of chess, but a great game.” “Matthews? I don’t believe it. Wil- Nard would not speak to him on the street, let alone put him on the ticket.” “Wait and see.” “He's a blackleg, a gambler, worse than Murphy.” “And what is your grievance against Murphy? He has always served the party well.” “Not to speak of Mr. Murphy.” “What has ‘he done?” “He has sold his vote three times in the common council. He sold it once for $2,000 in that last pavement deal. T have been rather observant. Let him remain alderman; I cannot see my way clear to appoint him to a position in the city hall.” MeDermott's eyes narrowed. “Your accusations are grave. If Murphy learns, he may make you prove it.” Newcomb remained silent for a few minutes, his face in thoughtful re- Pl ASS r Ap lest =| Paes \ Aad aes 7 SBE d Vey (\\ <) / Hi awl Lope ee ew) Gr Jose ZT pose; then having decided to pursue a certain course, he reached into a pigeon-hole of his desk and selected a paper which he gave to McDermott. The latter studied the paper carefully. From the paper his glance traveled to the face of the young man opposite him. He wondered why he hadn't taken more particular notice of the cleft chin and the blue-gray eyes. Had he made a mistake? Was the young fellow's honesty greater than his am- bition? McDermott returned the pa- per without comment. : “Is that proof enough?” Newcomb asked, a bit of raillery in his tones. “You should have told me of this tong ago.” “I hadn't the remotest idea that Murphy's name would turn up. You ‘can very well understand that I cannot consider this man's name as an ap- pointee.” “Why hasn't ft been turned over to ‘the district attorney?” “The plaintift is a patient man. He Ieft it to me. It is a good sword, and I may have to hold it over Mr. Murphy's neck.” ‘McDermott smiled. “The Democratic party in this coun- ty meeds a strong tonic in the nature of a clean bill. I want my appointees men of high standing; I want them honest; I want them not for what they have done, but what they may do.” McDermott smiled again. “I have made a mistake in not coming to you earlier. There is a great future for a man of your kidney, Newcomb. You have a genuine talent for politics. You possess something that only a dozen men in a hundred thousand possess, & tone. Words are empty things unless they are backed by a tone. Tone holds the auditor, convinces him, directs him if by chance he is wavering. You are a born orator. Miller retires from congress next year, His usefulness in Washington has passed. How would you like to succeed him?” Insidious honey! Newcomb looked out of the window. Washington! A seat among the Seats of the Mighty! A toreblight procession was passing through the street below, and the noise of the fife and drum rose. The world’s applause; the beating of hands, the yells of triumph, the lauda. tion of the press—the world holds ne greater thrill than this. Art and liter ature stand pale beside jit. But a worm gnawed at the heart of this rose. a canker ate into the laurel. Neweomd turned. He was by no means guile- less, “When I accepted this nomination, I did so because I believed that the party was in danger, and that, if elect- ed, I might benefit the people. I have remained silent; I have spoken but lit- tle of my plans; I have made few promises. Mr. McDermott, I am de- termined, first and foremost, to be mayor in all the meaning of the word. I refuse to be a figurehead. I have crossed out Murphy's name because he is a dishonest citizen. Yes, I am ambitieus; but I would forego Wash- ington rather than reach it by shak- ing Murphy's hand.” The blood of the old wae-governor tingled in his veins at that moment. “It must be replaced,” quietly. “In face of that document?” “In spite of it.” “I refuse!” (TO BE CONTINUED.) WHAT OTHERS THINK OF US. Crowley, Ta. 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Washington is in the far West circulating his well-known gospel of racial salvation. The tempestuous game of football is receiving some well deserved knocks. A game that must be attended with a casualty list is a good one to taboo. Guns are now promised that will land a bomb in London when standing in Paris. The shot that was heard around the world is getting less like poetry every day. A Negro was elected as councilman-at-large on the Republican ticket at Cleveland, O. He was the first colored man to have been honored with an election to the office. The marriage of Bishon W. B. Derrick, of the A. M. E. Church, to Mrs. C. E. Jones, was an event in Chicago society last week. The bishop and his wife will reside in New York. President is headed for home. The immense journey of 13,000 has been remarkable in all respects. Nothing has occurred to mar the numerous happenings brought about in his honor. The coming of the Japanese shows that it is not altogether a color prejudice. Previous condition of servitude, meagre "pedigree" as to accomplishments, race traditions, race ethnologically considered, all enter into it. The Negroes of Jackson, Miss., refused to extend President Taft an invitation to address them. It was their way of saying that in their opinion the President was not giving them a square deal. Police Judge Woestman, of Fort Smith, Ark., absolutely refuses to allow a Negro to practice in his court. The white lawyers "sustained" the judge's decision. "Do de hon'able jedge know de law? What do it say on de plint?" Miss Orlean McCracken, a young colored woman, drew as a prize 160 acres of land in Gregory, S. D. According to her photo she is rather a handsome looking woman. Her mall ought to increase considerably in the next few weeks. Jackson Merriwether, an ex-slave, who had been the leading barber at Scranton, Pa., recently died in that city. He was buried with the greatest honors. His pall bearers were all white business men—bankers, railroad, men and officials. The police in Washington. D. C., don't seem to be any respecter of persons. Several prominent colored men of that city have been acked to "come and go along." Of course, it is through mistake and all is soon right again. But, it saves that no one is immune from the law. Wm. H. Hunley, of Cleveland, better known as "Prince Hunley," will receive $2,000 for his share of the reward offered for the detection of the persons who kidnapped little Billy Whitla. Hunley, is a Negro, who is a kind of general purpose man about the Hollenden Hotel, of that city. Gen. O. O. Howard, who recently died, was one of the founder of Howard University, the well-known institution for higher education at Washington. D. C. He was noted for his Christian piety which characterized him during the Civil War, where he took prominent part. It is said of him that devoutness on the battlefield impressed all who came in contact with him, including the officers. John D. Rockefeller recently gave $1,000,000 to fight the "hook worm disease." Some one who must have had the disease had the following to say of it: "The hook worm parasites often so lower the vitality of those who are affected as to retard their physical growth, make labor less efficient, etc." We have seen some good-sized individuals that also had the "hook worm." The Atlanta Independent Indorses the demonstrative exposition for 1913. We do also, with the proviso, that the three hundredth anniversary of the Negroes existence in America be celebrated when the time comes. We don't mean to be floored in such an important matter. We suggest Indianapolis for the 1919 event and promise not to advertise, "Wait for the big Show." A movement is thought about by some of the leaders looking forward to the drawing of lines at public gatherings such as concerts, dances, plics, entertainments in general. They think of issuing invitations in a very generous way, yet within keeping of the plan. It is thought that this would be the means of keeping back characters who mean trouble always. The theory is new and novel and will be watched with considerable curiosity. To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality. All things are literally better, loveller, and more beloved, for the imperfections which have been divinely appointed, that the law of human life may be effort and the law of human judgment. Mercy—Ruskin. Some of us are most profoundly thankful for that. We had thought that imperfection was an unparodable sin. Of course this has reference to the art realm where Ruskin was lord and master. Of course the legislature of Michigan did not have the good of colored men in mind when it prohibited individuals from using the name, emblems and so forth of lodges established without authority from those lodges, yet when it comes to legislative righteousness there is nothing to be said against the law. The colored men, if we see it right, are also protected in their patients, inventions or what not, in the same manner against those who would infringe on them. The big bunch of Japanese was with us last Tuesday looking us over. It was a formidable body standing for the commercial eminence of Japan. Noblemen and millionaires were of the group, also a few women, making in all a most distinguished body of individuals. It may be set down that the travelers are not on a pleasure jaunt wholly; Japan is wide awake, observing and setting down for future reference. Their stay in this city was pleasurable to citizens and guests alike. The Brownsville court of inquiry will visit the scene of the famous "shoot up" for the purpose of hearing further evidence bearing on that happening. The discharged Negro soldiers will be encouraged to clear themselves of the charge of complicity in the affair. It appears a good long waiting period for the adjustment of the matter, yet it was no trifling affair. It is to be honored the men will free themselves of the accusations and enjoy the reward of their patience and efforts. The Liberian Commission report is yet a sealed package. In the meanwhile the Liberians and their friends are very anxious to know the fate of the republic, so far as it concerns the attitude of the United States. The package awaits the President amid the accumulation of matter gathered in his absence. The attempt to reduce the price of turkeys is a move in the right direction. There's no turkey trust that we know about, and yet the bird is fairly "unapproachable." The nation prides itself on the festive; it ought to be more in evidence! We sometimes manifest considerable impatience at the trend of affairs, thinking we are goaded to the quick. But after all the forty years or more of freedom are not such a great while in which to determine the constitution of a newly-born people. Really the work of reflection, inspection, retrospection and all other agencies for racial inventory are just beginning. In other words, we are just beginning to discover who we are by way of capability and possibility as it concerns the place we may expect in civilization's estimation. The white people also find the race a subject for study, and without doubt are more than casually looking us over. In order to show appreciation of Ernest Lyons, minister to Liberia, and Bishop F. B, Scott, representing the M. E. Church in Liberia, a complimentary dinner will be given in their honor November 17th by prominent colored men of Washington, D. C. Those having charge are as follows: Ralph W. Tyler, chairman; Lewis E. Johnson, secretary and treasurer; Judge R. H. Terrell, Hon. John C. Dancy, Prof. Kelly Miller, Rev. B. T. Perkins, Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, Rev. M. W. Clair, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Dr. E. D. Williston, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Dr. W. S. Lofton, Dr. John Hurst, Hon. James A. Cobb, Prof. Roscoe C. Bruce, Prof. W. B. Evans and Dr. W. C. McNell. A SUGGESTION Senator Cullom thinks that the Republican party can win the South by cutting loose from the Negro. He had reference to the South in particular. His language on the point was as follows: "Remove the Negro from politics in the South—give that section of the country an exclusively white ballot or a franchisement which will mean absolutely and unequivocally white supremacy in the management of its whole affairs, and there is not a State below the Mason and Dixon line which will not be found in the Republican column of the electoral college." It seems to be a case of acquiescing on the part of some of the politicians of the North, of the Republican party, the South having practically brought about what it desired—the elimination of the Negro from politics. The Southern statesmen know this, and more than likely will not be in a hurry to consider any propositions looking forward to the idea set forth. It is fair to assume that the processes of elimination adopted and being carried out are just as praiseworthy as the one suggested by Senator Cullom. WOULDN'T LET THE NEGRO PRACTICE IN HIS COURT. When a Negro attorney appeared in Police Court for the purpose of defending a client. Police Judge Woeman refused to allow him to practice in the City Court. His action created much comment among the members of the bar, the majority of whom are South- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. erners, who vigorously commended the police judge. Chancellor Bourland, upon hearing of the stand taken by Judge Weestman, stated publicly that the Negro in question or any other Negro would not be allowed to practice in his court. In the event that an injunction should be secured from a higher court, the chancellor said he would resign before he would sit on the bench and listen to the arguments of a Negro. The Negro attorney is named Parker and recently came here from Texarkana. He has had one case in the Circuit Court, defending a Negro charged with robbery. His client received a sentence of ten years in the penitentiary, while his accomplice, defended by a white attorney, received but five years.—Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, Ark. WILL IT BE 1913 OR 1916? True enough, the coming of the Negro to America was not under the most favorable auspices. Contrasting the two conditions, bond or free, freedom is to be preferred over slavery in any guise. Let at that the Negroes have very much to be thankful for in that they are in America, by whatever hook or crook. The system is detested, but the result is enjoyed; perhaps not as much enjoyed as is entitled, but nevertheless the American Negro, slave as he has been, stands head and shoulders above every other species of Negro on earth. America has been the class room of the blacks, demonstrating the possibilities lodged within. Then is it treasonable to say that slavery was a blessing in disguise? Is it shameful at this day to speak of the depths? Lights and shadows make for scenes, life. We are rich in spirituality through the shame. The contention for a demonstrative exposition is not based on the object-tenable features of the American sojourn, but on the glorious aftermath, which could not have come excepting through the travelling medium of inglorious slavery. The opportunity to be, to stand amide these latter days, and where is the very crest of civilization, a part of it, thrilling as it is thrilled by utmost capacity of man, manifest, pales that uglier, ignoble thing into insignificance. To have come is it, as those going from presence of the Lord on one occasion said, "It was good to have been there," and "Did not our hearts burn within us?" The three-hundredth anniversary will include the whole, the Emancipation and the rest. The same will not be said of a fiftieth anniversary, if it has in mind disregard of 1919. We insist that the coming of the Negro, a naked imbecile, ending a civilian fully clothed, jogging along with the erstwhile master class, is very much to think of. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. THE FREEMAN The Y. W. C. Church hold its vesper church at Pilgrim Baptist Church on last Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The meetings are growing in interest. Mrs. Longwine, the longtime vesper church meeting and filled her audiences with a spirit of enthusiasm to work for the uplift of the young women of St. Paul. Rooms have been secured on University avenue, and the church commode the cooking, sewing and gymnasium classes. It is hoped that they will have their opening next week. Mrs. Naples, the longtime vesper church day afternoon vesper service and hopes to get many to attend the meetings.... The Presbyterian Church will soon erect a church in the town center of St. Anthony avenue. They hope to be in their new church by January.... The St. James A. M. E. Church chair has been organized into a permanent organization. They will give a series of entertainments in the neighboring towns and villages during this winter.... Rev. W. D. Carter left after the church service. They will give charge of the financial affairs of a college there.... Mr. A. Word Haynes left last week for Crookston, Minn., where he will be working on the trade credit to us. Mr. Smith's trade mark has been for him a widespread reputation, and he says that his business is larger this fall than it was last year in business. Mr. L. J. Thompson has opened up a bakery shop at the corner of Farrington and Rondo streets.... Mr. G. H. Evans is erecting a fine business block avenue. On last Monday night there was a banquet held at Pilgrim Baptist Church, in honor of Rev. and Mrs. W. D. Carter in your friends about the Freeman. They have your friends from Henry Crawford, the news agent.... Mr. Edward D. Parker, an employ of the Illinois Central, being unable to attend Monday night, wrote a very expressive letter to the committee. He praised Rev. Carter for purity and sincerity of heart. Parker is a thoughtful man and always the right thing at the right time. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hackeney has just returned from a four weeks' visit in Chicago. The Mrs. J. B. Turner, who accompanies them, also returned, very much improved in health. SHEFFIELD. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN The G. U. P. of L. held their second annual session in this city November 4 and 5. The session was a very pleasant one. The G. U. P. of L. was Sykes, G. S. treasurer; G. F. Oliver, G. S. V. D.; Rev. S. M. Robinson, G. S. secretary, who delivered an able lecture on Fri. November 4, 2014, at the C. M. E. Church of Bessmer, Ala., preached at the C. M. E. Church on Wednesday night, November 3, and on Friday, November 4, 2014, at the C. M. E. Church tended his mat the C. M. E. Church by his friends and the members...Mrs. Minnie Powell lost her little four-year-old daughter, who was a laborer at the Sheffield Pipe and Foundry Company, died on the works very suddenly with heart attack. Johnson, an aged gentleman, died a few days ago...Mr. James Pride of Courland, a merchant tailor, was in the city for the FREEMAN at Miss Lucateria Jannan's restaurant on Second street. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Many distinguished visitors were in the metropolis this week. Dr. L. K. Williams is now in full charge of the First Church of St. Paul, where he early pasted hear. <i>Chas. W. Adams visited Houston on business.</i> General Johnson, of Woodcraft of Texas, with headquarters at Bonham, Tex., was here on a visit to the church last past week. <i>A grand reception was tendered Bishop Blackwell at the residence of Prof. N. W. Harelee on Roll street Monroe.</i> The church was the stress and professional men and women were entertained by members and friends of the A. M. E. Zion Church. It will be remembered that the church has no place in the city. It is soon ready and soon to engage quarters suitable for that purpose. The funeral services were held at St. Paul M. E.-Church Sunday and Monday. The Emanual Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Uniform Rank Pride of the West No. Company, were very impressive. The Company was very impressive. A large body of Knights assisted Emanual in these last sad rites towards their de- CLARKSVILLE TENN Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr. Booker T. Washington will lecture at Elder's Opera House Nov. 23, under the ansies of the Business Men's League.... The annual conference closed Sunday night and the pastor and membersnip of the E. Church are greatly pleased with their success, and the entire community was made to feel their Christians influence. PENSACOLA, FLA. SHEMAN. Misses Flossen and Lillie Washington were very ill last week. They were poisoned on oysters, but are much better...Miss Marian Dozier gave a party last Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Joseph Collins, at Warrington, Fla. Many from Pensacola went down and enjoyed a pleasant time ...Miss Lola Dawson has returned ...Miss Lola Dawson has joined Miss Archie Toney has been offering for the past week from an operation of the nose, but is reported as much bet- tained to the R. Gaines has been re- appointed to serve as the director of Big Zion Church. This makes his third year. Rev. Gaines is one of those mighty ministers of the Gospel, and Bishop stock knows where to be when he is when the Pensascoa Pearson has been added to the sick list this week. Mr. Wilbur Dupont, one of Pensacola's promising young men, died last Monday afternoon at his home on the 16th floor of the Shepherd Lodge, K. of P., and was buried Wednesday afternoon by that order. ...The Cigar Makers' Club, Messrs. James 'Aimer, J. H. Thomas and Henderson Coleman, the K. of P., Hall Wednesday night. November 3d....It is hoped by the football players of the public house that they can give a game with the Pensacola Normal school Thanksgiving day. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. George W. Boyd, of Pittsburg, Pa., was the groom for the wedding of his fiancée, Amy. Afternoon Whist Club met with Mrs. Robert Docket last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Rideout will be the bride for the wedding. Mrs. Skill will not conduct skating Monday evening. His next will be announced later...The St. Augustine Episcopal Mission will hold its second annual fair in the fall. 269% of the crowd will be November and December 1...Mrs. James Folks, Mrs. Will Allen, Mrs. J. H. Bobson, Mrs. J. H. Cobson, Mrs. J. H. Cobson are on the sick list...Mrs. John Wilson, of West Lincoln avenue, returned Saturday, after a two months' visit in Braddock. Mrs. Irene Stewart Harris doing an operation at the City Hospital last week. Mrs. Irene Lafond laid off with a bruised finger. Dr. Idia White was in Pittsburgh Friday on business...Charles Washington is suffering with a broken rib. All the churches in the city are attending the Youngstown people went to the K. of P. dance in Sharon Wednesday evening. GEORGETOWN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Mayme Blackburn has returned to Louisville, Ky., where she will begin school once, Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia of Armenia, Miss the bedside grandmother, Mrs. Sarah J. Adams... Miss Lucy Brown, of Lexington, Ky., was the guest of Miss Eddie Keene Friday and Saturday, Miss Georgia and Georgetown's leading citizens, was taken sick last Tuesday and was buried Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The funeral were held at the First Baptist Church. SILSBEE, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Lewis have just returned from Chicago...Sunday school at all the churches, namely, First and Second Baptist and A. M. B. ...Quite a number of them. We have met the 24...If you have any clothes that need cleaning, call on R. Nowlin...We have thirty-five colored men working in the house, and seventy-five colored brenkers. NEWARK, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev, Lee, new pastor of the A. M. E. Church, has begun active work with great earnestness. It is to be hoped he will have success. He is also da da da. Wednesday for Cleveland, attend the Foreign White Missionary convention. ... Reports from Mrs. F. B. Norman, who is visiting her daughter, Miss Bessie in stockholm. He is there that she is having very pleasant time and is very much in love with the South. ... Mr. J. Lette Ogelvie, who has been ill at his home in Ash street the past week, is in stockholm. Tuesday evening the K. of P.s again opened their hall to the public. Dancing was the feature of the evening, music being indeed a treat to all who participated. At a late hour all retired to the dining hall, where a lovely three-course luncheon was served. The cooker T. Washington was indeed a treat to all who participated in very successful entertainment at the A. M. E. Church with a very large attendance, laboring labor. It was used as an auxiliary to the church. ... Mr. Cooper Smith, who has The New Hat House 131 North Illinois St., Opposite Terminal Station $1.00 AND $2.00 HATS FURNISHINGS AT POPULAR PRICES. A. BAUER & COMPANY Carter's Furnishing Goods Co., 159 North Illinois Street. Carter's Specials Shirts, $1.00 Ties, 25c Gloves, $1.00 THE NEW TOGGERY SHOP, YOU CAN'T MISS IT, NEXT TO STUCKY'S DRUG STORE. not experienced a well day for some time, is taking his much needed rest with his parents at their home in Washington Court House, Ohio....The "Willing Workers" of the A. M. E. Church held their fortitude night before Miss Viola Johnson at her home in Buckingham street. A large number of members responded to roll call. After a very interesting meeting all retired to the dining room and partook of a lovely lunch.... He is sincerely hoped the young people will be rested in the rest of the "Young People's Culture Club." BISBEE, ARIZONA. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Patrick Dickerson, the mother of Mr. Henry Dickerson and Mrs. Will Jnoes, also Mrs. Henry Dickerson, left for their home in Dresden, on the 2nd., Mr. H. Roussay in Bristol, on the 2nd., Mr. W. H. Roussay with us seeking health, is improving, and we hope that in a few months he will be sufficiently well to join the loved ones at home and be the following members of the shot Gun Club: Mr. Richard a great duck hunt at Frontera, Old Mexico, on the 25th of November: Messrs Richard Osborn, Henry Dickerson, Doug-Jeffrey, and Alex. Williams, permits having been obtained from the Mexican government. Mr. Lindsey Kindrick, ex-United States citizen, lived on the 1st, and says dry farming is the only life for roam who loves the open. HARRISBURG. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. John Bruin, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., was the guest of Miss H. Burbridge, on East Side Church Sunday, and the Baptist Church, . . . Rev W. M. Carter, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting friends here, . . . Rev H. Dennis, of Metropolis, Ill., is visiting friends here, . . . Church Sunday, . . . Miss Mable Stronged left for her home in Paducah, Ky. Monday morning, . . . Mr. Paul Bishop and Miss H. Burbridge, on East Side Church Sunday, . . . Miss Namile White of Etown, were married Saturday night. DULUTH AND SUPERIOR, MINN. PASSING OF BLACK CABINET Concluded from Page One. goods. Nearly every minister in Louisville owns his own home. One has gone so far as to try to solve the tenet in house question by providing flats for his house, most in modern style and with the latest conveniences. The citizens of Louisville appreciate the "gentlemen of the cloth." They respond cheerfully to all their rallies, and are very enthusiastic to have their anniversarys. While the mayor of Louisville may not boast of a world-renowned仆itor, she does claim that her messengers of peace and glad tidges are excelent speakers, and most of them are well prepared and draw large audiences on all occasions. --- The Christmas issue of THE FREEMAN is expected to be the largest and most interesting number yet issued by the publisher, and the city who have made good are anxious to recognition in the journal that has a circulation of 100,000. Those who believe they have never played would do well to see the Louisville correspondent. The Dancing Academy, of which Messrs. Tom Young and George Evans are managers, are planning to give a special dance company, the company will accept with Cole and Johnson as stars. Cole Johnson is great favorites in Louisville, and it is believed that these two premier companies will accept an invitation to be present on Tuesday night, December 21. A new dance named after Messrs. Cole and Johnson will be introduced on that night. Mr. Young and Mr. Johnson will dancing class. Special invitations will be sent out for the occasion, and one of the largest orchestras in the city will furnish music. The class will close one hour later. Another young man to be given a new position on the white papers is Lem Duncan. For years, young Duncan had a taste for writing, and previous to the election he was given the place of soliciting subscribers. Quite a large number of Negroes are reading daily papers through the personal solicitation of Knight and Duncan. THE FREEMAN publishes the news of all the people in Louisville. Jessie Palmer is a writer from him, or secure one at Martin's Smoke House, Tenth and Chestnut streets, People's Drug Store, Twelfth and Chestnut streets, Tom Young's, Center and Walnut streets, or elsewhere. But the readers of THE FREEMAN can leave news items at the above places for publication. Through the energy and activity of Mr. Cripple, Christian Association is making mold stricken has been ably assisted by the board of managers, and a few weeks ago there was installed on the third floor of the handyman's house. The credit should be given the managers for the very timely act. No longer is it recognized as an unpardonable sin to engage in an innocent game of pool at the Y. M. It is believed that it will be the cause of a number of young men rallying to the association and increasing its membership. The association assures that it serves the support of all the citizens of this city. The members are now making preparations to entertain the National Y. Day celebration. The position that meets here the first of December. Louisville has long ago established a reputation for entertaining national bodies and is known as the "good" when the national body enters the gates of this most hospitable city. For further information write C. H. Bullock, 920 West Chestnut street. During the past month your correspondent had the pleasure of visiting the public schools in Frankfort, Mayfield, Paducah and Benton. We would like to note the excellent work being done at these schools by the principals and their corps of teachers. Our attention was especially called to the discipline in the Indianapolis. The interest taken in the children by the teachers was admirable in all the schools, the result being that much of the students were Mayo, Baugh, Jackson and others. The last of the month we hope to visit the schools in St. Louis and Little Rock, Ark. --- With Mr. Bridgeford Simms, Dr. Walter Adams and a number of other young men may give a dance the last Friday night in November. Odd Fellows Hours in the city are expected to be given an opportunity to have a large evening before Lent. The young men propose to show the young women that club life has not made the young men forget about education and hospitable young women of the city. Four hundred thousand people take a CASCARET every night and rise up in the morning and call them blessed. If you don't belong to this great crowd of CASCARET takers you are missing the greatest asset of your life. CASCARETs 10c a box for a week's treatment, all drugs' ts. Biggest seller in the world. Mill a boxes a month. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. The Joly Prices are making a hit at the Pastime Theater, Mifflinton, Pa. Belle Davis and her "picks" opened at the Orpheum, St. Paul, last Sunday. The Kemps, Bobbie and May, are making a decided hit at the Grand this week. Frank Kirk will be seen at the Empire Theater at Chippewa Falls, Wis., next week. Ray and Williams, the Black Emperors of Musical Comedy, are appearing at Shanadore, Pa. The Marshals, James R. and Eva F., are making good at the Savoy Theater, Syracuse, N. Y. Sam Shelton, the Texas Rosebud, is presenting a successful act at the Globe Theater at Norfolk, Va. Fred C. Golden, of Jeffersonville, Ind., sends best regards to Louis Kennedy and Pattie Lee, of New Orleans. The Thompsons, Lizzie and Thomas, are still on route with the Congo King company. Hello Paul Carter! Where are Frank (Knapps) Venerable is rehearsing his new play, "Why Smith Was Arrested," at Memphis, Tenn. Regards to all friends. John H. Overton, of the Overton stock, is still making them laugh at the Lincoln Theater, Louisville, Ky., and sends regards to all friends. P. G. Lowery's Enterprise closed the season at Dyersburg, Tenn., last Saturday. The Beechums and Anatole Victor have returned to the city. Sarah Green Byrd, of the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company, was called to her home at Peru, Ind., on account of the illness of her mother. Peter Stanley, appearing at the So Different Concert Hall at San Francisco, sends regards to all friends and wishes to hear from William and Elmer Stanley. James Shaw of the Dixies, sends regards to Bismarck Ferris bunch. Ben Jackson, write care of FREEMAN. D. W. Biddle also sends regards to the Ferris bunch. Mr. Ed Owley, trap drummer of the Lincoln Theater of Louisville, Ky., is making good, and sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Miss Minnie Brown, one of the leading members of the Bert A. Williams company, has joined the company again at New York, returning from Spokane, Wash., and she attended the funeral of her father. Blyss Mason, Elmore Taylor, Ike Earley and Robert Clark opened the new theater. They present as a afterpiece, "Come After Breakfast. Bring Along Your Lunch and Leave Before Supper Time." Regards to all friends. Sam Davis, of the team of Davis and Inman, is still making good. He is now working with members of the team are hard at work on their own original act, "Kings of the Black 400." Would like to hear from Williams and Stephens. Regards to all friends. Williams & Stevens and Bessie Le Belle Malone closed on Oct. 36 a very successful week. They are leaving a host of warm friends. Chas. H. Williams, a composer and producer, for seven weeks staged and successfully handled the show that set Chicago will. They open at Chicago soon. Regards to all. Mr. Joseph A. Wismod, 668 Glisam street, Portland, Ore., gave a grand reception Tuesday evening, Oct. 26, in honor of the company. He played Powell's in "An Old Kentucky" band, which played a four days' engagement to excellent business at the Baker Theater. Those present of the company were Prof. J. Jones, James Watkins and Robert Grundy. THE PEKIN THEATER, MEMPHIS TENN. Hi Jerry Barnes opened Oct. 26 with his trio, Barnes, Smith and Webb, Miss Laura Smith is nothing but curtain calls. Miss Ing. is nothing. Ing. Hi Jerry Barnes is holding the stage 18 minutes with "A Brick in His Hand." After he utters the first word you can not hear anything for five minutes. H. Jerry goes on to all the soats and other professionals. IDEAL THEATER, SAN ANTONIO, TEX. There is plenty of music and fun in the ideal bill this week. It is full of Life from start to finish. The people that bring laughter from the time they reach the audience, the Sandy Burns, with his funny saying, the Mickey Mouse, the "Out West," is bringing roars of applause from the audience at every performance supported by the original John H. Tasmer, hot-air producer; the great wing dancer, Blackburn; and the singing four, Stella, the singer of the company is pleasing the San Antonio company, introducing dramas of a high class. VAUDEVILLE CONTINUES AT THE GAITHER THEATER. CINCINNATI, Ohio, November 5, 1999. Mr. Ewiedo C. Knox, Business Manager of Milwaukee Wood, has nothing in the last issue of November 6 the statement that both our two houses in Cincinnati have cut out vaudeville, wish to sell to the public, and want to Theater, as we have the Griffin Sisters, Glmore and Glmore, Andrew and Ram- and all a hit. So please correct this mistake. Our transmissions may understand it and not be missed by misrepresentations, because we are in one place and up in another. Regards, Your old friend. LINCOLN THEATER. LOUISVILLE. The welcome accorded the initial performance of this week's show was warm enough to prove to the management that they armised the shows by presenting like animals, but by Fannie Shields and Cleve Pruitt, a pair the equal which would be hard to find. Their rendition of the clever sketch, a A Rube in Society, has rarely been seen on a local stage, but this long way to see a funnier looking rubie, Mollie Robinson followed, singing the hit, "Bert Williams show, 'In the Harbor of Bert'." The voices voice gave an added effect to the rolling words of the dreamy song, she made good as the leading lady of the Linee stock company, and is liked by every person who listens to the singing song, "You'll Come Back," gained al- most as many encores as the first. John Overton and Frank Hendon made the hit of the bill. Both of these are comedians and in these types, each the best, of his class. In the third, Hendon took the female part, that of a servant, while Hendon was a whitewasher applying for a job. The song by Hendon, One Thing and Money Is Something Else, made him hit, while his parody on "I'm Glad I'm Married," written by himself, took the house by storm. The bill closed with a song from the company took part, and Hendon starred. A credit cannot be given the stage manager, John Overton, for the excellence of the performance. There was a wonderful improvement, the quality of the shows since this young man took charge. THE PROFESSION AT MILWAUKEE BY P. L. COOPER "Bunch of Chocolate Drops" played to capacity house in South Milwaukee Wednesday evening, presented by Capt. L. C. Valle, under the auspices of the Catholic Colony Mission and Order of Several dates to follow, including Paul's Court Auditorium, 22d, and St. Henri Court Hall, 24th. Coats and Grundy's played the Star Theater last week. Henderson's Ten Dark Knights joined in a show with L. C. Coale, Mr. Walter Revels sends regards to his son, Walter, Jr, with Martin's U. T. C. Co. and P; J. Cooper says, James Coleman, please send route, so he can write to him. Cooper sends regards to the Beechams, his cousins. Capt. L. C. Valle has just returned from a flying trip to Chicago, where he visited Mr. J. Ed Green and Mr. Bob Motts, and sends his regards to his old friend, Bert A. Williams, and wants to see if Bert would like to trade horses. THE PEKIN THEATER AT CINCINNATI, OHIO. Lee's New and Up-to-Date Minstrel opened to S. R. O. house on Monday night, A real, up-to-date minstrel, full of new, exciting songs of fun and laughter. Mr. Herman Brown and Mr. Vance Lowry are end men, and each one brings roar after roar of laughter from the audience as he cracks his jokes, "Ta-ta, Au Revoir, I'm Going to Go." Oh, you Warneta! Heydon Miller, as usual, brings out his share of the audience's good humor and company, is without a doubt the best dancer that has struck Cincinnati in many a day. He is great. Mrs. Lowry opens the olo with "Garden of Credibility, Mattie Jones is one of the sweetest singers the Pekin has ever had, and she opens the olo with "Garden of You." The minstrel close with the funny sketch from the pen of Mrs. Lee (as are all the sketches that Lee's companies produce); Bph Whitesides, Wance Lowry; Dinah Whitesides, Mrs. Lee; Ckyd Whitesides, Warneta Brown; Ike Killem, Herman Brown; Charles Swell Guy, Heydon Brown; Behalf of the management been requested to manage to again lengthen their contract, and will be seen next week in "The Jealous Husband," by L. Tish Lee. Undoubtedly the stock company is the goods. S. R. O.'s every night. KENNER AND LEWIS AMUSEMENT COMPANY. The Kenner and Lewis Amusement Company are still holding the boards at the Belmont Theater, Pensacola, and turning them away nightly. They are putting people in the theater, and people have not been getting, and their singing numbers are something grand. The singing and comedy of Kenner and Lewis as a team are good and far love. The Kenner and Lewis at Love The Neighbor as Thyself, but Let His Wife Alone, and answering four encores nightly, and Lewis his partner, with his rich tenor, singing here. The Kenner and Lewis "What the Sunrise Palms the Distant Hills to Rose," Pellebon and Kernion, "The Orlebe Beauties," are cleaning up singing "Taffy," and their duet, "If I Only Had the Nerve, to three and four and five," and "The Good Good Good good singing "My Caroline," May and Kelly, comedians and singers, are doing nicely singing "Music Makes Me Mental." Miss Virginia, Crawford, The Kenner and Lewis at 3d inst., and made an instantaneous hit, using "I'm Going to Get Me a Man, That's All." Kenner and Lewis will leave for Mobile, Ala., on the 14th inst. to fill a seven weeks engagement, the Lagman people have regards to friends in and out of the profession. Tom Thomas, of the Congo King company, write. Charles Lipscombe, our cornet virtuos, is getting from three to four encores by the end of the year. nightly playing "Oriole Sue Afterwards." Kenner and Lewis send regards to Williams and Stevens, only King, of Richard Boyle, only Old Mobile boy and Belle Richardson. SOUTHERN "SMART SET" COM PANY CLOSES. Nolan Enacts the Role of a Scapegoat CORSIANA, Texas, Nov. 11—The season of the "Smart Set" Southern Company closed here on the first of the week, unanticipated by management, Barton, Wiswell and Noland, with everyone paid to the last penny and all with money to go where they pleased. But all remained with Whitney and Tutt, who are at the end of a comeback that will fill their gap from to where they have other plans, but will first take a week's rest, after which they will go to New Orleans, La., where they will put on four or five of the best shows from the pen of Tutt and Whit- This company has been playing one night stands for four months in the heart of the South, playing some towns where there were as many men as there were in the town. In some towns they were unable to obtain anything to eat or a place to logen; then making 4 o'clock trains in the morning and 6 o'clock trains in the afternoon; taking all day to cover forty miles, often too late for a matinee. At one place the men of this company had to make a guard line around the women to keep white men from assaulting them. Then T. L. Corwell, the white manager, remained with them in the "lim-crow" cars, and did all he could to cheer them. In going over this route, everyone was satisfied that a blunder had been made in sending them without John J. Nolan, who was formerly an owner of this company, has been doing some unscrupulous work with the firm to help it publish its books. He have been sent to every newspaper for publication advising all the theatrical folk to not trust him. Mr. Nolan was to have secured a private job at the company. Barton & Wiswell were not aware of the fact for some time afterward. The two stars of the "Smart Set" Company, Messrs. J. Homer Tutt and James Hareley, are now out work writing new music and parts for their forthcoming tour. O, DEHOMEY! By JULI JONES. What's next? The last two weeks have been all that heart can desire. The Pekin, Grand and Monogramme have done one land-office business. This is THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER what is called a mid-fall season. The real trouble starts soon. The Green & Brooks Syndicate trouble will be decided this week for a while. Any way, everyone is anxious to know what the outcome will be. --- Dehoney is all in an uprora over the news of John J. Nolan and the Smart Set Southern Company. It's hard to tell who will take to the tall timelapse of the long standing in the business suddenly sails away one day. Perhaps things may not be as bad as reports have them. Anyone is not considered a real expert in the experience a full set of strands, a dozen or more. The "Smart Set" will sail again, let us hope. The great cry of "Fire!" that rang throughout Dehoney drew people from everywhere, when it was known that J. Marshall's Maxime or the Chittling history had burned down, Mr. Marshall caught fire in his headway, and making a bold dash, saved two valuable books—his fire insurance and his standing credit book—much to the disgust of his professional friend. Jim says that he will build a Chittling emplorium if the back bills come in. Our dear old friends, Bob Kelly and George Cattlin, are with us for a while. They play the Iowa and Illinois time for a while, then Chicago for four weeks and then the waltzes are giving the youngsters the laugh. They please without singing and dancing—that acting, young boys and girls! Johnson and Dean, the great international singing and dancing act, made their appearance for the first time in five years at the American Music Hall. The act is billed third in the way of headliners, which means a lot for a colored act in this house, as they are the only act in this room to play the lot. Lot was looked for from them. Sorry, but they didn't come up to their past reputation, or the audience must have looked for more than the pair was able to deliver. Yet they held the spot. The act is the first figure gowns; also gives the effect that they are common where she has been. --- News from the South has it that the Black Patti Troubadours are doing a bigger business than they ever did. The reason given is the return of John Larart who we have a big hit throughout that part of the country. The show also has that great monkey-wrench comedian, Jerry Mills, in its cast. Jerry is a bird when let loose. Will McCabe, owner and manager of the McCabe Georgia Minstrels, is certainly bringing up the bunch in the jungles, these days. He was in Chicago a few days ago getting new people and orchestra. Pretty Fred Burch has charge of the orchestra, and Mrs Cushman is leading lady. The peculiar part of it is that "Clerver" Billy Young is the leading funmaker. To think that twenty years ago this same Billy Young, and Dan McCabe stormed the country with McCabe & Young's Minstrels. What a difference years ago make, but still the solemn world rolls on. --- We haven't received one member from the Seattle fair yet. What's the matter, boys? O, yes, the Goats will ramble November 22d. They have a charter five feet long and four feet wide, this time. Trouble no more. Chicago has the appearance of New York just now, from the vaudeville standpoint. The stroll has: Johnson and Dean, Belle Davis and Picks, Carla Day and Picks, Bobby and Mey Kemp, George Cooper (of Cooper and Robbin-Billy Johnson and Company, Joe Jordan and Company, and the Three Dancing Mitchells. The Red Moon Company comes next week to the Globe Theater, formerly the International. The house has been considered a joke. Stair & Havland have it now, and it will be run just the same as the Great Northern. Any way, we will be at the Boston Marathon was the last dollar show to play the Great Northern. It's now a two-dollar house. --- Kid Thomas of roller-skating fame, gave the stroll actors a real taste of how to help a brother actor. To help him, he had to be careful not caused by sickness, Mr. Thomas laid off his ow nact for a week and teamed with one of the brothers and gave him all of the surgery. He unheard of around him, Mr. Thomas 'prosperity has not affected his heart. PHILADELPHIA SHOW NOTES. The Halbacks were a success at the Unique. The Pekin Theater has discontinued vaudeville. At Victoria No. 1 and 2 no change. Business good. The Niblo and Riley act did not appear at the Liberty. There seems to be a war on between the proprietors of these houses, for Jack Duncan gets his show from New York, Manager Siegel gets his from Chicago, and Black & Moss from Canden, N. J. Young Al Weathers, son of the well-known late Al Weathers, has become a cliché manager, his singing and dancing being above the average. He and his sister now appear in vaudeville. At the North Pole prosperity reigns, Many were turned away Monday evening, notwithstanding ten performances were given. "The Judge," a very funny play, "George W. Wringer and Frank Davis, set the audience wild. Clever Daisy Brown still heads the bill. ALLEN'S MINSTRELS. Garfield McGhee, the redoubtable droll comedian, joined recently. His dry sayings, which are peculiar in themselves, never fall to start the house, he explains, because he feels "he's singing 'You Ain't Talking to Me,' and when he gets through singing this song there is a commotion of laughter nightly. He's also known for his recent illness borne himself with great fortitude, and is at work again. Rastus Jones sends regards to Ben Harrison, Tox, also all friends in and out of the profession, and wishes to hear from Mrs. Rastus Jones. Philip Williams sends regards to the Harrison, Clemo and Karen, and Frida Guana, South America, clarinetine and saxophone player, joined October 28 at Newbern, N. C. He. McCammon's band, valuable asset to Prof. McCammon's superb band. He sends best regards to all friends. W. Hamilton, baritone vocalist, is shaking with great success "Nobody Knows." J. B. Norton, stage manager, is rehearsing a new act. He sends regards to all friends. Prof. McCammon has just ordered a quartette of Behm system saxophones of Carl Fischer. On their arrival he will immediately put on a saxophone quartette, soprano; Robert H. Gantl alto; William Phillips, tenor; J. C. Singleton, baritone. Our band is still the talk of the day. Our music is classical to ragtime. It numbers sixteen. WHAT THE COLORED VAUDEVIL LIANS ARE DOING IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE EAST. BY BRADFORD. Pankey & Cook go to Polis, New Haven, Conn. Lizzie Taylor is on the sick list in N. Y. City. Martin & Cox were at Peekskill, N. Y. Did fine. Burton and Watts are doing nicely with Murray & Mack Co. See the Traveling Deputies before the First of December. Ray & Williams next week, Folly theat- re, Brooklyn, N. Y. Williams wants a letter from Sidney Perrin and Sam Cresman. Grace Vaughner is on the sick list at her home, 253 W. 30th street. Lee Whipper, Old Dr. Jenkyl and Mr. Hyde are always in on the finish. Black & Jones are at the Majestic, Toronto, Can., American, New York, to follow. Old Tuck, the Iron Man, is getting ready for the C. V. B. A. ball. Oh you Gliding Kid. Bill Bradley is working alone at the Folly theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Billy is a big hit. The Merry Michaels were at Lebanon, Pa. Yes, I mean Dan Michaels, late of the Majestic trio. Pankey and Cook played at the Atlantic Garden, New York City, Mr. Eschert said they were great. The Alpha Comedy 4 played at the Windsor theatre, north of city and was a riot. Hello Crumbley. Carter and Blueford are booked up until January. They played at the Colonial theatre, New York, last week with great success. George Hillman is doing nicely at presen- tence. Mrs. Hillman is improving rapidly and the act expects to be working again soon. The members all hope to see Elwood Knox at the C. V. B. a ball at Madison Garden, N. Y. City, January 28, 1810. Come on, dear brother-to-be. Elwood Knox gets that year's certificate into the C. V. B. a ball next month. Old Brad, the life preserver. . . . Harry Bradford, the general booster tell everybody. By the way, Jim Burris, that's a good title for a song—"Tell Everybody." Every member of C. V. B. A. please send photograph. Bro. Leubrie Hill suggests numbering photographs. It is a good suggestion. Six Dixie Serenaders, headed by Leon Williams, played at Hammerstein's. Zit said good, the Dixie Serenaders had the chairs mixed up so as to spell Dixie. President Leon Williams, appointed the following as permanent house committee: Rob Slater, Ralph Nicholas, Sam Davis and Mr. Dick, the Dickey Kidd. I think it will be very nice if the colored ladies do join the C. V. B. A. as it is purely beneficial organization. What do you think? Write and express your opinions. *** Yes, it’s a fact, the colored ladies are going to join the C. V. B. A. Black Carl told Bradford and Bradford told Knox then Knox the Freeman and the Freeman anybody and Bob Slater told the “Belle”. The C. V. B. A. notes in my column the week we were written by Secretary La Motte, he has full charge of C. V. B. A. notes. Yes, they will always appear in the Freeman. Jim Towel received a letter from Jack Smith and it looks like the old act will go back together again soon. Towel told me that all his mail would reach him through The Freeman or 507 6th Ave, N. Y. City. Get ready, dear colored sisters, of the procession by N.Y.C. aunt, all now the cat's out of the bag. I let it out, but it's an open secret, so I will give Black Carl all the secret for the utterance. Oh you ladies. I want to give Bob Slater full credit. He was and is my friend with or without. I want Mr. Knox to publish this: Oh you $5 bill in New York City, when you really need it, well, I thought Bradford gotten that. That's what I call a man. --- John Luca, of the famous Luca family, of musicians, sent a picture and a letter to the C. V. B. A. The letter has been received by the K. A. The Freeman at an early date. Cut it out of the Freeman for your scrap book. teams, singles, women and men, colored, Professor Wilson is a white gentleman who can open Hot Water. If you are not working and can sing and dance, write to Professor Wilson. No. 506 6th Ave. or No. 1441 Broadway, room all artists cordially give him any how. --- Jim Slater says brother members of C. V. B. A. and all friends to send in his ball. He and the big ball January 28th, to be held at Madison Square Garden. Write to Jim Slater, 507 6th Ave., New York City. He is the secretary of the arrangement committee. --- Copeland and Phillips play the Majestic theatre next, N. Y. City. When they played at the Victoria theatre, a short time ago, in Philadelphia, the N. Y. Darley gave them the following excellent Copeland and Phillips ran along in about the same clever way, the man putting one song over in good style. There was a memorial meeting held at the C. V. B. A. rooms on Tuesday night in memory of a departed brother artist, Mr. Lloyd Henson. The Lost Chord and Nearer My God To Thee were sang by all present as sacred to memory of the departed brother that ever lived. I learned just a second ago that Miss Julia James Henson, wife of the deceased, is now in N. Y. City. Davis and Walker, after play Fall River, Mass, went to Holyoke, Mass, for Mr. Speedy, their act was a pronounced hit on the speedy circuit. Miss Walker sang "Cry Baby in the Moon" at Fall River and received some very flattering out in his classy dancing, talking and acrobatics, his head spin causing the audience to sit up and take notice. Traveling Deputies of the C. V. B. V. A are as follows: Chief Traveling Deputy, J. Leubrie Hill, Mr. Lode of Koal Co.; Heilr Green Tapley, Private Secretary for Theatre For Sale, Seats 350; good business, profits $500 per month. Cash $3,000. Will buy. City population 125,000. Address all communications to Elwood C. Knox, care The Freeman. All independent colored actors, such as Sketch Teams, Quartettes, Jubilee Singers, Musical Teams, Concert Companies, Violin Virtuoso's and Lectures, that are on the road coming this way, to write me at home for dating. I have just opened a first-class Theatre for my people. Don't wait, write to-day for your dates. Address Louis H. Slaughter, Olympic Theatre 11 E. Eighth street, Topeka, Kansas. J. Leubrie Hill; Julius Glenn, Assistant Chief Traveling Deputy; J. Frank De Lyons, Red Moon Co.; S. H. Dudey, Chief Traveling Deputy; S. H. Dudey, Chief Traveling Deputy; Lew Henry, Deputy of the Chicago Hawk Lew; Lawrence Deas, Traveling Deputy for the Middle West; Sam Cook, of Cook & Stevens, Western Vaudeville Deputy. Letter from James Brooks states Happy Day, In Dixie, staged by Rhodes & Delaney, singing all the latest song hits including Sambo, Cubanola, Glide and other songs, as well as Austin Davis, open at Kelton & Procter act consists of 7 men and 7 women, singing and dancing superb, principals in the act, as Susan, as Ann Delaney, as Purson, Mrs. and Lima, beatrice, Alice Gibbs, leading Soprano, Henrietta Talbot, Auntie Humphrey and others, who sang the act at rehearsal and it was given by usized Mr. Brooks to look over the act for me and The Freeman tells you his report. Joe Moore, John Smith and Harry Bradford called at the residence of James Settles, Artist, Mr. Settles is ill in N. Y. He is sick, so for 50th street. He has been sick for 50th street. He is a article in The Freeman a short time ago regarding Mr. Settles. Brother artists, if you have a few spare moments go up and see James Settles, if only for a minute, colored profession, brother members of the C. V. B. A., also to fellow artists. The Frogs, go see James Settles, if you can't get him a post card, do it now, drop him, drop him, drop a clever thing when I want to see him. It was: A man can be a circus clown and make thousands laugh and still he can Mrs. Settles and in Pette Settles, Jim's little sister, in Pette Settles, and asked me to tell everybody to either write or call on him. I am appealing to every colored performer in America and out of America, in organizations and out of America, in organizations and personally, but I won't publish their names for all know Jim Settles, so wake up. C. V.-B. A. took in the following new members at that special Thursday night meeting; Wm. Hall, George L. Archer, Tom Brown, George L. Archer, Black Patti Co., Jerry Mills, Black Patti Co., Henry Crosby, Utah, Robert H. Bilbs, Tom Brown of Lode of Koal Co. sup., Tom Brown of Lode of Koal Co. season, Low Payton, of Payton & Wilson, Nelson, of DeWolf-Hopper Co., Leo Bulley, of King & Bailey, Chocolate drops. Look at those lady C. V. B. A. members at the big bull at Madison Square Garden on the 28 of January, 1910. N. Y. City is talking already. Say, I think that's great. The C. V. B. A. is going to insure all the colored actresses. Did you hear about it. Well, I did. You don't say so? Yes, I do, and I think it's great. John Vaughner, of Vaughner, Patterson and Halliday, played at Miners' Eighth Avenue Theater, New York City, on Sunday night, Nov. 7. Mr. B. A. Myers is the best agent in the world. He always has a colored act in any bill that he can put one on. On you Barney Myers, that's what Bradford said. . . . The Britton's was a big hit next to elevator, and he was the first to attend last week, they opened at the Plaza on Monday for Mr. Wm. Morris, booked on A. Myers, the best agent in the world. . . . Payton and Wilson, the two启 roost inspectors, were compelled to cancel six weeks' work on account of Mr. Wilson's illness. She is to live. She is at present lying very law at Bellevue hospital. The above sends regards to all members of the C. V. B. A., as soon as possible this team will open on the C. K & P. circuit. See date next issue. **none leader** Mr. Scott Joplin the composer of the Maple Leaf Rag, has got a new opera. I heard the overture; it is great as anything written by Mr. Wagner or Gounand, and the other of the three original Scott Joplin Negro music. Nothing like it ever written in the United States. The pubble will hear all about it few weeks. The music loving public of New York has told that Mr. Scott Joplin is the greatest composer of all American Negroes. --- Fiddler & Shelton just stuck town. Fiddler has a Calabash pipe as large as a French horn. YES go one as large as a French horn. YES go one as large as a Colonial Hotel, Pittsburgh. I have met your friend Shelton, both of them have an English Cravanette coat and they are all next Colonial theatre, N. Y. City. Yes, in an interview catch it when I catch it. Tod Peterson, my old friend, of other friends, said I was looking well and mighty glad to see me and I was glad to see him. He tells me that he has been to Europe and just returned. He says he did well over there and seems to be a member of the C. V. B. A. --- Mr. Pankey, of Pankey & Cook, said Mr. Tom Johnson who is connected with K. & E. or for the benefit of all our readers Klaw & Erlanger, the largest music publisher we have that Mr. Johnson, has a positive line on a new theatre in the Bronx, New York, and Mr. Pankey has had the honor conferred on him to become manager of the new colored theatre and I understood Mr. Pankey. He is also the owner of colored acts just like the Pekin does. That is a grand thing for the artist, I mean the colored artist in New York City. It will make the artists and managers also offer various agency acts. It is also a fairly colored artists, and I also understood that the colored theatre will be booked by a white booking agency. Anyway Pankey will tell me so as I can tell it to the Freeman and the Freeman will tell it to over the Negroes weekly. Oh you manager Pankey. --- Carl & Archer's new colored theater is getting bigger crowds at every performance. New York certainly is going wild with the new colors of the bills are excellent. Carl & Archer are both fine gentlemen and deserving of the success that is theirs. There may be other colored buildings, we hope there are, but Carl & Archer's is first. The vaudeville situation is leaning toward the public and the managers demand colored Well, what I wanted to say was that the Madison Square Garden on January 28th 1910. Remember dear readers, C. V. B.A. be benevolent, help us along with our bell. --- At the Grand Opera House on Sunday was the following well known acts billed and from what the writer knows of the theater, who were on the bill. Manager Smith had taken the course. Lennatino, Stephan and Romaine, Lake and Stephenson, Harry Thorne & Company, Frank Mulane, Clark Bros. Dixie Serenaders did not appear on this bill, but manager Smith can have the act any Sunday that he wants it. Mr. Harry Brown states that he is again black listed on the Keith circuit, this being the second time this season. He agreed to book these people again if the theater refused to be bulldozed by trusts and are now playing for the Independent circuits. Hoboken, N. J., Empire theatre next week. Harry Brown said that. Matt Housley, who played Blutch with Bert A. Williams Co., has a grand carriage on the stage and when he appears on the stage he is regarded his Chesterfield carriage. Especially by the female portion of the vast audiences that are to be seen nightly at the Grand Opera House. The Lode of Koal is playing indefinitely. Bert A. Williams is funnier than ever. Brother Clermont is improving rapidly Writers on the Freeman, Harry Brown asks can our girls go on the stage and still be moral? Answer him writers. Lemonier & Wilson Orpheum theater, N. Y. City, Sunday concert, Troy N. Y. Keith & Proctor, next with Cohoes, N. Y. To follow act is a scream. Hello ladies, brothers, wives and sister teams. Single colored ladies, who are in the business you are not insured, B. A. Invite you ladies, one moment please, you must be an actress. Write to Frank B. LaMotte with Ave. He is the secretary of the C. F. A., tell him you saw this in the Freeman. AGENTS WANTED. Get ready. Money selling holiday goods. Big line; swell presents. Particulars and FREE for stamp. J. M BATCHMAN & CO., Dept. D, 305 Elm St. Davalle, III. NOTICE. Magnolia, Cafe, Greenville, S. C., 208 Coffe street, Jim Bowen, Prop. THE FREEMAN Can be found in Peru, Ind., at 88 East Ninth street. Mrs. Julia Turner, agent. WHERE THE FREEMAN CAN BE POUND IN NEW YORK CITY. Frank Jackson, 340 W. 41st street; B. Rosenbaum, 568 Seventh street; C. J. Rosenbaum, 568 Seventh street; D. J. Rosenbaum, 228 W. 41st street, and James J. Lahey, southeast corner 28th and 6th avenue. ROUTE. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY-Yazoo City, Miss. Nov. 16; Clarkdale, 16; Memphis, 17; Jack- cake, Cano, Adjusah, CONGO KO COMPANY-Mason City, Ia., Nov. 15; Rudd, 16; Charles City, 17; Fredricksburg, 18; Green, 19. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mail, as the names will appear four times in the 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. Callahan, M. A. Claybrooks, Alfonso Dudley, E. B. Dudley, E. B. Francis, Lon Francis, Tom Francis, Tom Eggleston, L. C. Harris, B. H. James Harris, M. B. H. James Johnson, John Sea La She, Herbert Lacey, James S. Marshall, Leo Callahan, M. A. Puggsley, H. H. Pennell, Wm. Sherman, J. E. Smith, Speedy Stafford, Eddie Taylor, Taller Taylor, James Taylor, Will Tobias, John Woodley, Robert White, Babe White, German Wilson, Frank Ladies' List. Chambers, Beulah Scals, Pearl Clark, Mrs. Leah Groves, Rosa Kence, Mrs. Florence Mills, Billie and Rose Additional Stage News on Page Six. THE STAGE 6 THE COLORED VAUDEVILLE IN AND AROUND DEAR OLD BOSTON. BY BRADEORD The Moxleys did a disappearing act. They went some place. Nobody in Boston could tell me where they went, but they are working. Send me your route, Mox- --- Robinson Quartette is at oBston composed of the following members: Walter Robinson leader; George Lymn bass; Walter Robinson guitar; Henry Mountain baritone. Great quartette and well liked in New England. George Lymn reads all the colored papers, the Freeman, N. Y. Age, Advocate, Richmond Planet, etc., and he reads them all free of charge; he sticks around very early shop all the time. He is a wise old man. --- Strawberries Bowman, formerly of Smith & Bowman, is working around Boston with his wife under the team name of Bowman. Bowman is Floyd and Aenie Russell are well liked around Boston. They are playing Bangor, Me., at present. There are several colored business men in Boston thinking of opening a colored vaudeville theater. It looks good, as Bowton has many theater-governing people. This colorful theater will soon be a circuit of first-class colored theaters from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Oh, beans, place Boston. Lash Gideon has a colored plantation show at Siegel's department store for a run of two weeks. It was a bit and is books for a demonstration department. By the way, it was the first colored show that ever played a department show in Boston. That big farce dinner at the Jolly Perry residence was the real issue. The bill of fare was as follows: Chicken, lamb chops, peas, mushrooms, liquid refreshments of all kinds, cigars, cigarettes, pipe tobacco, marmalade, Prince & Little Bradford. Three cheers were given for The Freeman after dinner. --- There are eight first-class vaudeville agents in Boston and they all play colored acts at any time an act shows any form whatever. The best agent in Boston is the agent who doesn't show any distinction regarding color or creed of any act but book an attraction on pure merits of the same. New England on the whole is a pretty good place to work in any capacity as far as fairnes goes. Since Juniper & Hayes have split up their formerly best color team, they won't be working with Mr. Bill Washington, known around Boston as the Awo Billys. They are doing great and have got a great act. I can't believe that Juniper & Hayes had split up, they were so clever. --- The Bruces were booked for Germany and Paris, France, but may not go before June. They are booked solid for the season in June. They are booked solid for the season in June. Hope they don't get seasick or cold feet. Bruces' routs is as follows: Oct. 25, Congres, Portland, Me.; Nov. 4, Brunswick, Brunswick, Me.; Nov. 15, Acme, Eastport, Me.; Nov. 22, Orpheum, St. John, N. S.; Nov. 29, Ackers, Halifoxa, N. S. Then some. Watch The Freeman for Bruce --- 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. Ralph Nicholas is doing the Sitting Bull act this week. He never stands up. Wouldn't it raise you. Oh you tack. Tom Cross is running neck and neck with Mutt. Let him get his wind, men, he'll win after a long chase. Sam Davis is no longer known as bonehead Barry. Joe Moore has taken the title from him. Look out for the manager. J. Harry Jackson, the C. V. B. A. printer, is very busy. In a few weeks will have a very interesting story in the C. V. B. A. column. James Brooks, of Brooks & Wilson, has added to his new attraction Miss Bessie Butler and will open in Philadelphia, Pa., this week. James Brooks, of Brooks & Wilson, has a new novelty act that he will soon present in one of the leading vaudeville houses in New York. It was C. V, B. A. night at the Palace Theater on last Sunday, and Slater and Murphy and Dick De Groon were the hit of the bill. The call that Dan Michael expected through the phone last week came this week and it was a disappointment. Who's a shell fish? Bob Slater and his brother have joined hands and are outlaws. They don't eveen use a gun, but will hold up anybody. Oh you argument kids. Dan Michael is still signing his name and pressing the button. Owing to his lovely whist playing he will insist nobody can tell him a thing. Black and Jones returned after many months and joined at the C. V. B. A. head- quarters and made it very pleasant for those who were present. Davis & Walker, after a long needed rest, made good last week while at Fall River, and they do not know when they will return to New York. It has been whispered that Brother Joe Britton has been invited for Son Davis, Bob Slater, Burt Murphy, and a few other members. Ain't it awful, Mable? The C. V. B. rooms are being visited daily by members of the profession offering their services for the reception on Jan. 28, 1910, at the Madison Square Garden. Billy Bradley, better known as the flag bearer of the Pole, is defying weather with his cane. His calm train that worries him. Where's my umbrella cover? Sec. La Motte still receives letters from the South asking for admission, and soon will be a traveling deputy appointed the C. V. B. A. in that section of the country. Jom Slater and his friends Erb Robinson, Tom Slater, and Liamont, are parting their hair in the middle. No one can see how they can do it. Poor comp and brush. It is interesting to know that Lee Whipper and S. Davis, both members of the C. V. B. A., have opened booking offices at the C. V. B. A. headquarters, where acts can be booked at any time. In the first round of what was to have been a six-round so Whipper, the 64th ranked player on the team, set him down three times, but Brooks fought gamely. At last his seconds threw up the sponge with Scott Joplin. Get your wits together. Bradford, the preacher-writer, says he's on the water wagon, but I'd hate to hear somebody say Schiltz beer to Bradford. You know he made Pabst beer famous, and the fame spread from Milwaukee to Chicago. Drink up. Kiddo. I was telling Will Ball to I read a joke that funny to the bunch, but Will Ball couldn't see at all. I never got wise until I looked up and discovered that he had left his glasses at home. Odd card. Oh piffle. Brother Dan Michael had his money in his hand to deposit, but owing to Joe Britton having so much money in his hand, he was unable to receive it. That's right, the money is not in his hands. Get the money and you can be independent and raise your salaries in vaudeville. Black Carl is the best batter in the C. V. B. A. Five times up to bat and scoring a hit in the game, knocked out Harry Brown, also Walter Crumble. He also tried to knock Whiper and Jim Slater out of the box. Guess this one. The new Palace Theater, under the management of George Archer and Black Carl, will credit for the undertaking that they have taken, and their efforts should be crowned with success. E. A. members, give their assistance and support. It is for your own interest. ```markdown ``` The following members were elected at the regular meeting of the C. W. B. A.; A. C. W. B. A.; New Orleans, La.; Robert Williams, Smart Set. Co.; James Johnson, Sidney B. Chase, Clem Harris, John W. Ellison, Chauency Henry, Henry H. Austin, Harry L. Williams. --- Aickets are selling fast for the big C. V. B. A. ball. Everybody within 500 miles of New York is talking about it already. Those boxes of C. V. B. A. matches are the greatest thing yet. Let them serve to his garden other Madiso n-square Garden in January, 1910. * * * * Note that Harry Brown of Brown & Hood plays the cellist and the oposition. How he does it has had us guessing until he told the secret to your correspondent. He is using two names, Burgess & Burgess when playing for Keith and his own name when playing for the cellist. How he does it to date that Keith has played after being blacklisted for playing for Morris and the Independent Booking Agency. The C. V. B. A. h aled a Gumbo dinner and afternoon smoker at their headquarter. The Dudley team was the chef. S. H. Dudley's Co. were the guests of the evening spread. They played whist and told stories as only members of the Dudley team were Dudley and Nick Spratley were acclaimed the champion whist players. Among those of the Dudley show present were the follow-up games of Bryfm and over 100 members of the C. V. B. A. After the whist game Bob Dudley took them all in to partake of his famous gumbo, followed by the old red beans and rice. GOOD ACTS. Cook and Stevens were seen last week at the Grand Opera House in this city. Their appearance here had somewhat of an educational instructor, since it is generally thought that the work by Negro actors is limited. Very much has been said from time to time about what is expected of the colored actors in the production that the most expected of them was dancing and singing; that is to say, the lines, the talking part, was not expected. The director, a clever work, proved that considerable talking would be endured if it were of the right kind. It is not expected that Negroes do more than imitate Negroes, as they are commonly known, or some of the other actors, Chinese, South Sea Islanders and the like. The public knows what it wants—not an army, not a giant, not a giant it knows it. The race is yet characterless the Negro race; it is known for peculiarities rather than regularities, according to the race. In consequence of this condition the colored face of the race exhibits along his race lines, and of course including the other races that have dark skin, the race has a lack of good talking lines has had the most to do with the tendency to reduce the speaking part on the part of the managers, and the illiteracy of what was supposed to be permissible that I have taken this occasion to show up what might be the character of a splendid pair of workmen—artists. Sam Cook takes the character of a Chinaman; Jim Stevens plays Negro. This is a pair of black and white, depend on the merit of their work, without brilliant trappings, stunning changes, or anything like that; but they are the goods. The Chinaman nor the Negro had much to say; most of what they said was monologue, grunts, guttural exclamations, in accordance with race types. These short replies were timely and apt, and so peculiarly racial that the enforced wit sometimes noted was that the singer had to talk about a lost laundry ticket. The opportunity for something good will be seen at once. The singing by Jim Stevens was something to hear. He has a rich baritone voice, which he used to great effect in a well-chosen song. Mr. Stevens deserves special mention for his gift as a singer. Opera were in vogue or any other extinction, and the singer was often the cause a furore as a baritone or even a basso. No better voice has been heard here within recent years. It is a peach. He would fool the native. In fact it is said THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE SOUTHEREN Quintette The 7 o'clock Quintette is one of the best colored pintettes in the show business. Mr. Fred Robinson is the manager of this act, and an active member of the same. He has been a regular in having been in and around New York City for the past eleven years. Mr. Robinson is a shrewd business man, and has a fine appearance and a pleasant way of doing business. He is always booked up pretty solidly. Mr. Greer, the clever comedian with the quintette, is also deserving of great praise, as he is an original funny man, and his antics are always funny. He sure to bring hearty laughs from any audience where this act plays. Miss Rosie Robinson Ranson, the third member of this clever quintette, is about as petite and charming as she is, and found in the vaudeville ranks, and her singing causes much good comment from the critics everywhere. The next member of this act is Charles H. Anderson, who is an actress and a comedian for Greer's comedy. Last, but not least, in this personal mention is Miss Susie Holmes. She has a pleasing voice and sings sweet and funny, and fails to share the joy of this great performance has played some of the leading Eastern vaudeville theaters, and has always made good, as they have hundreds of press notices to show, and several reliable agents to sell. that Mr. Cook studied the Chinese character in the thickest of the Flowery Kingdom. He also deserves special mention for his faithful portrayal of John Chinaman, as he played in the movie. And again at the Family Theater last week was another illustration of the quality of the speaking lines. Billy and Saddle McCarver, known as the McCarvers, do a good talking line, which make a bit with the audience. Apparently they are strictly original, at least the vaudeville people have not shown anything like their presentation of the line, what they do, and perhaps for the better. Saddle McCarver has a good singing voice, well fitted for the work she does. Her character solo, where she takes the role, is very engaging. She is vivacious in her manner, and in every way does she seem adapted to vaudeville work. Billy McCarver is immense in his work. Aimmed he is up to date. He is active, witty and acrobatic. He keeps his audience in extremely good humor. TOM LEMONIER, COLORED SONG WRITER. By BRADFORD. Of the many articles that have appeared in the several colored periodicals regarding our foremost colored song writers, the subtitle of this short article is "The Lemonier, has been overlooked, and it remains for THE FREEMAN to secure the first and original story of this eminent colored composer and his work, written as many popular songs as any of them and he ranks today as one of America's leading colored composers. Among his best efforts have been that he wrote the first song famous by Henry Troy. His latest song hit, "Dear Old Moonlight," has taken New York by storm. Lemonier was also one of the very first colored publishers in New York, and his great song hits have been, "Is Everybody Happy," "Play Dat Rag," "Dinah," Carrie from Carolina," "The Sun Am Shrinim," "Why Don't You Go, and scores of other songs," "I'm Appearing in a vaudeville act, singing several of his own compositions, namely, "No You Didn't," "Abraham Lincoln's Birth," and "The Lemonier was born in New York City, and is one of the most congenial of all colored composers. Although he is one of the greatest of our race, his hit hits are not many more things unpuff the high standard already obtained by colored composers. BOB SLATER. Pioneer Vaudevillian, Diplomat and All-Round Good Fellow. BV BRADFORD. After several attempts, the writer has drawn Mr. Bob Slater out to make a few statements regarding himself and his experiences in *aundville*. Mr. Slater was one of the most successful colorists vaudevillians in New York City. Unlike some colored vaudevillians, Bob Slater's entire show experience has been in vaudeville. Mr. Slater was also Johnson's famous "Trip to Coontown." Mr. Slater was then associated with Mr. Burt Murphy, and under the team name of Murphy and Slater played the season of 1900-01 with the Cole & Johnson aggregation. Mr. Slater played the team played the Kohl & Castle circuit, Orpheum circuit, Keith & Proctor circuit, and other first-class circuits. Later on, he joined hands with the Murphy dissolve partnership, and Mr. Murphy joined hands with his wife under the present team of that name, Murphy and Francis, and he has a most successful act, Bob Slater. He joined hands with Mr. Perrin, and the third team was known as Perrin and Slater. Then came another dissolution, and Bob Slater next joined hands with Henry (Blue-Garb) Williams, and he was again alone. Then he took Harry Williams, and he played out the time that he had contracted for before Williams slipped away to Europe. After a most successful tour with Harry Scott, Mr. Murphy and played together until recently, when they split up, and then Bob Slater joined hands with Perrin and Crosby, and the trio was known by the name of Slater, and this act assured partnership in Elmhurst, N.J. All of the cast that Mr. Slater has been with since 1900 have been big successes, many of which this country. Mr. Slater has had many flattering offers to go abroad, but the desire has never been his, so great has been his success. Mr. Slater, appearing as a special feature with the Georgia Campers, and is also preparing several colored girl acts for Europe. Mr. Slater is very popular in New York, and has been the young man, and the colored vaudeville rowed money from Bob Slater, who is sometimes called the money-lender. Mr. Slater is one of the few colored artists who have been successful in vaudeville, and is still having success. cently, while playing at a New York theater, the write had the pleasure of witnessing this act, and took particular notice of everything that they did. To say something it mildly. The act was a riot, and the house was packed, and all you could hear was "the Southern Quintette." The wardrobe of this act is first class in every repertory, and the audience is pretty, cute and tuneful. The act wants all artists to note that they have an original feature in this act, the Shadow Ghost Dance, which is their own art. The number is infringing on them by doing so. The song hits of this act are as follows: "Hen Roost Inspector Man," sang in an inimitable way by Greer, comedian, assisted by the quartette. "The songs it great, the greatest cities," the audience—liked it; so did the writer, Miss Rosie Robinson Ranson, the leading soubrette of this act, next sang "Wildflower," assisted by the quartette. Several of the greatest comedians of comical songs. They close with their own original novelty, the Shadow Ghost Dance, and the way the audience take to this original bit of business is indeed pleasant, and the audience appreciated it. The act s well booked up in the East at present, and has several offers from managers and agents of leading vaudeville and the audience appreciated it. The act will make it a big headline yet. Watch always have success. He deserves success. Bob Slater is a catored prince.' RAMBLING. Of course, every one wanted to see what Bert Williams had to offer by way of "Mr. Lode of Koat". His past successes in conservative advertisement, and as a consequence he was greeted with full houses the latter half of the week of October 25 at the Park Theater. Owen's collection of young women and men, and unusually large, numbering upwards of sixty people. Owing to the large number progressed, Owen were noted in the progress of the spectacular, and possible the thing meant in the beginning. He was a plot—and there seems to have been one at the outset—it gets lost in the shuffle. The fun centers in the most part about "Mr. Lode," who is simplicity itself. There are very many amusing situations in which Williams plays Williams' ability as a comedian. His droll humor is unique, and irresistible as a mirth-producer. His audiences saw it that way, and all manner of approval was tenacious. The company as a whole is good. Many voices of good quality were heard, among both the women and the men. The singing, which was notable for the delightful harmony and its sprightness. A number of new and pleasing songs were heard. Whether it is an innovation or not I am not so sure about the band concerts now being given at Tuskegee by Captain James Washington's school is having some very fine treats by way of band concerts every Sunday afternoon. The programs of the rehearsal room are the works of the older composers and those of the modern masters have been given, including those of Mozart, Thome, Lange, and others. The productioners were "Old Kentucky Home," Sunny South," which included "The Swanage River," "Mocking Bird," Arkan-Gaun, "The Ground," "Zip Coon," "Old Black Joe," "Dixie Land," "St Spangled Banner." Madame E. Azalia Hackley is in St. Louis, where she is demonstrating the principle of voice culture. She will be teaching coloring, colored singer, and who has more than other colored woman to advance among her own people the singing art. Her efforts at establishing scholarships for colored students are well known. The St. Louis school of making of her recently, had the following: "Madame Hackley is the acknowledged authority of the race on voice culture. She has had many years' experience, and she understands the methods of making of her recently she has been in Europe studying the methods of the masters of the world. She had classes in voice culture in both London and Paris. Her aim in giving these courses is to spread principles of voice culture among the people." Madame Hackley has been very successful in organizing choruses, both in this work and in other places. She brings about a chain of choruses in the leading cities. The proposed work is great in conception and is not impossible to do. It is also similar work. The greater cities should maintain permanent choruses, which should be heard at least once a year at the beginning of the school year. It could also be heard. It is the only way the ones of the greater class will be heard. It is the plan that should be taken that she should be heard through some method, and none is more appealing than this one. The madame tells of the great cost of her work. The average of 55 per half hour and similar. She thought it worth the while, proving that she is wedded to her art. But at that, such as she should be heard, she does not that she does not ask anything like what she has paid for what she seeks to do among her race. In fact, much that she has learned in need of struggling talent which stands in need of means for pushing the work it prefers to do. Harry Brown, the cartoonist, asks THE FREEMAN: "Can our girls go on the stage and maintain themselves 'morally'?" The question was put to THE FREEMAN, but it turned out anything to do with such a "touchy" question, but after "mature deliberation" concluded that I might as well have a say of a few lines. And then perhaps the question was to not answer me directly, since I am not in position to talk ex cathedra. Thus much: The stage in general is coming up according to what is read of it in its history. Even in our own culture, it is not a marked change has taken place. This is notably so with our own people, who now seem to be on the quiive to maintain themselves above reproach. The public is not supposed to exist, thus emphasizing the thing of discretion, which is in a great part another term for decency. And this is said advisedly, since it is not supposed there can be very much masquerade about deceit. But should that the indications be the surer place of the thing indicated. The stage people are not expected to be above those not of the stage, nor behind them in the matter of the stage. Among stage folk, it doesn't fix irredeem- WANTED! Good lady singer girls who sing and dance, 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. COLORED ACTORS and Actresses Notice! Don't fail to get in line for The Freeman's big Christmas Number 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. WE FIT THEM ALL THE SHORT THE STOUT THE MEDIUM THE TALL THE SLENDER Suits Furs Washington Cloak & Suit Co. 4 East Washington Street Skirts Dresses AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE For Johnson's "History of the Negro Race" and "Light Ahead for the Negro." As a combination offer, I will furnish either of the above books with the beautiful picture, (photo-graveur), "Appealing to be Allowed to Help Fight for the Union," for $1.50. A great combination of good Negro literature. Agents write, "they sell like hot cakes." ably all of them, any more than it does those not of the stage. People see it the other way too often, classifying all by the actor the one or the few. People also reason that I can see why stage people should not be just as circumspect as other individuals. Their semi-Bohemian lives perhaps leads some to other conclusions, but the artists, real artists, are not such easy marks. They are not as well known from rigid conventionality which the stardwalls pauses at sometimes, and which is the near reflection of the individual, morning, noon or night. Hypocrisy finds small place in their creed—what they are they need, what they are thus making it appear that they are much worse than they are at times. --- Once in a great while Billy McClain is heard from—one of the pillars of the Negro stage. He speaks more or less satire, he now London, England, but methinks that between the lines that Billy casts a "wistful" eye to this fair and happy land. Perhaps I libel him. Maybe he is totally saddened. Billy has a typewriter; it sometimes commits him to error. Recently he wrote as follows: "Dear Editor--Billy McClain, one of the cleverest of his race, who has produced and starred with success in every English-speaking country, throughout the world," he wrote. "Think of it!--English-speaking! But of course he did not mean it that way. 'Also France' is what he wanted to say. But I don't disturb the importance of his work. Here, too, that is being said of Billy on the other side." "Applause, newspapers, personal criticisms, friendly relations and comments don't always spell success, but often disaffect people. They're people off their feet, and when they wake up to the real cause of why they didn't get on, they are past their prime. Still they think that they are better than they ever were. They manage and publish, think so, educate up to the standard with their talent, barring adverse circumstances, they would have reached the goal or satisfied their ambition. But right there the old man was. They can't stand prosperity." I said to Mr. McClain: "I would like to you back in the United States again, to see what hearing you would have on the stage folks of you. He didn't say so, but he intimated that my wish might be realized ere long. "Let us hope so, anyway, for a man of McClain's stamp is certainly needed more and more, people than among the whites. I would like to hear comments on this subject, as it might lead to national theater, wherein the Negro could be educated for the stage the same as the whites." Perhaps it should be said that the interviewer uses accounting for viewpoints and any expressions that do not appear clear. It is plain enough, however, that it is clear that he is visiting his home in the near future. He hints at it, but he has nothing to fear if he has knowledge of the procession. The older actors, like old the cast, are set: Let Bernhard the come, or Ellen Terry the come, class, including our own John Drew the class, including our own John Drew the Dockster架. Art don't rust out, Mr. Bill. He looks long, and be sure you bring along the goods. PERU, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Julia Turner returned last week from Chicago, where she attended the funeral of her cousin. To know the whereabouts of Frank Gill, Was a resident of Indiapolis about eight years ago; a member of the Afro-America Group; a graduate of 126 Second avenue, South, Moorhead, Minn. 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. MAGNOLIA CAFE. At Greenville, S. C., 208 Coffee street Jim Bowen, proprietor. Always open for rental purposes. First class accommodation for all occasions, shows, cencerts, balls and banquets. For information, see or write. Mrs. John Rucker FIRST CLASS HOTEL For Traveling People, 120 W. 27th St., New York City. 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. E. D. LEE, 534-536 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, O. SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. The new Tennessee law limits bouts to eight rounds. Patrick J. Donovan will manage the Boston Americans next year. Jack Johnson is on a four weeks' theatrical tour. He will be in Indianapolis next week. George Gibson, catcher of the champion Pittsburgh team, has signed a two-years contract. The Johnson-Ketchel fight moving pictures are on exhibition this week at the Empire Theater. Danny Hutchinson, the halfback on the Pennsylvania eleven, has returned to practice after an absence of two weeks. The Congo Kid did it with his little tamawak. Indian Joe has some strange tales to tell about the happy hunting ground. The New York University—Wesleyan close football score reminds us of a baseball game. New York won by the tune of Ad Wolgast, the Milwaukee lightweight, is likely to meet Lew Powell on the coast the latter part of this month. Coffroth picks Powell as the next lightweight champion. We have received a report stating that Count Battling with lost His fine hoses in a last week. He had some of the fastest hoses in Russia. Many of them held fast records. It has been announced that the fight planned for Thanksgiving between Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast has been declared off. Nelson refused to enter the ring with Wolgast before next January. James J. Jeffries, all previous reports to the contrary notwithstanding, will start with Sam Berger and others he will make one-night stands in the largest cities from coast to coast. Michael Murray, twenty-five years old, died last week from a fracture of the skull received in a boxing bout at the Daryl Hinter Club. His opponent, Daryl Hinter, twenty-one years of age, has been placed under arrest. John P. Farley, of Rushville, Ind., for many years a horseman of much promi- nence in Rush county, and the owner of the notation station Roger Hanson, died at his home last week, at the age of seventy- three years. Barney Oldfield promises to make several new records in his enewly purchased travel car, and he already broken the track twenty-five-mile record in this car, with which he expresses himself to be satisfied. Oldfield is the daredevil of the automobile world. Johnny King, champion pool player of the world, and Thomas Hueston, of St. Louis, will play a match at Kansas City for the title, from November 10 to November 13, to arrangements made last week. The match is for eight hundred balls in blocks of two hundred balls a night. Captain Frank Chance and pitcher Orville Ovarell, of the Chicago Cubs, were spectators at the Angel-Beaver game at the chutes at Los Angeles. Both will winter in California. Chance believes that the title will return to the Cubs next year, and is making plans with that idea in view. Joe Cantillon, former manager of the Milwaukee Brewers, and recently deposed from the leadership of the Washington American League team, will pilot the Milwaukee Brewers next year. Many Collins leader of the Millers last season, will handle the Providence club of the Eastern League, Collins will succeed Hugh Duffy at Providence. Duffy will manage the 1510 White Sox. The Phoenix Athletic club of Memphis, Tennessee, has gotten out the clak. White and colored fighters will no longer fight each other at that club. The line has not barred them from playing. The line has not barred bouts pulled off by that club, but they must mix it among their own color. White boxers will fight white boxers, and colored will fight colored. George White, known for his skill, lost an opportunity toJack Mackey, because of the sentiment against the mixing of the races in the roped arena. Mike Donlin has announced to close friends that he would be pleased to play with the league next year. "When asked the city if he will play in league city if he could not play in New York, Donlin said: 'I am after one thing, and that's what everybody after the game right has to pay me right. I don't think I have had a square deal. McGraw said he couldn't see they should pay me $8,000 and Matheny should pay me $7,000 and he should go out and play every day and win games for them for $6,000 when Mathewson plays now and then and gets $7,000." Marvin Hart, one of two men in the world who has given Jack Johnson, the Negro champion, what was coming to him, will be defeated when he fights the black. In the opinion of Hart, Jeff has been out of the ring too long. He does not think he will be defeated in the period of adversity and easy living. His hope, however, is that Jeffries will prove an exception to the theory that athletes are not good at fighting. Hart has practically concluded to quit fighting professionally. He is confronted with the proposition of being active in the ring, and he fears that he will be a great juggler—which he once was—at an end. The Anderson (Ind.) High School will no longer play the gridiron game. The board of school trustees of that city has issued a statement which expressed its desire to abolish the athletic ball in the high school. The statement, in part, follows: "On account of various unfavorable conditions in the football situation in the local high school, the local school board has issued a statement to abolish the athletic ball in the high school. The conditions which lead the board of trustees to this action are: First, the present football season has abounded in fatalities and serious injuries; second, the danger in the game; second, that owing to cancellations in this season's schedule there seems to be a strong probability that the management will not be able to complete a satisfactory schedule for the season. Will the management be able to overcome no and Rushhive canceled. Finally, on account of a falling away in the support given to the team, in addition to other reasons, the time, in the judgment of the board and high school athletic authorities, is set for the season's final football ball in the high school. The board has accordingly taken definite and final action." "ARTHA" IS A CONFIDENT CHAP ON HOLDING HIS OWN Says that He Would Not Have Signed Articles if He Did Not Think He Could Beat Jeff. Special to THE FREEMAN CHICAGO, Ill.—Jack Johnson, ambitious to get the pugilistic scalp of Alafalfa Jim returned to Chicago yesterday, making him the first coach he steamed training for the fresh hustle in the municipal court, where he paid an appearance fee of $5 in the suit brought against him as former trainer. Yank Kenny. The suit was filed a week, and comes up this week before Judith To say that the colored heavyweight is pleased with his success in getting the browmaker's name to a set of articles is to say that he grinned back after grinned from ear to ear when he said if the would beat Jeffries when the pair meet. "I I thought I could not beat Jeff," said Jack. "I did never have signed articles." Johnson did soon begin a short theatrical tour. He had a show. 10 ORIGINAL LELAND GIANTS BASEBALL CLUB, Who Won Championship, Chicago Baseball League, Season 1909. Reading from left to right; Bottom 1b; Foster, p. From left to right, top Booker, c.; Harris, 2b. row—Talbot, 3b; Payne, r. f.; B. F. row—Winston, l. f.; Hill, c. f.; Strother, Moseley, secretary and treasurer; Moore c.; Wright, s. s.; Gatewood, p.; Ball, p. "I will pick up a few theatrical dates, probably, and put in the time that way unbound, and put this battle is going to be and when, and all about it. Then I will plan differently. I see my colored brother, Sam Langford, and I will yell for a match. He can have one you bet, but as I have said before, he must cost me $10,000 to show me that he is not using his powers, self, and that he will go through with any contract that we may sign. That's the only way in which Mr. Langford can get his money. Johnson did not have much to say about the story from Galveston to the effect that he is building his mother a $10,000 house, and he is having her about $200 a month for living expenses, and his press agent added: "It might just as well be admitted right at the start that he is having his matches. All fighters are supposed to be that." PLANK DOWN. MR. LANGFORD. Champion Jack Johnson Claims that He Is Waiting on Sam's Foritex. Special to THE FREEMAN. DETROIT Mich.-Jack Johnson talks why he makes this pugilistic tells why he doesn't make it match with Langford. "That $10,000 Langford says he is going to put up for a foriftit doesn't make a bit of difference," said Jack. When he puts down that amount for a side bet, I will cover it, and then we will fight. I have licked him before, and I can do it again. The reason I won't fight Langford for any share of receipts is that I don't believe he will have played dead with him in this country or over in England. I want to know just what I am going to get if I win and it will have to be $10,000 or there will be no battle. He was asked if he was satisfied with the articles of agreement for his fight with Jeffries. "I signed 'em, so I guess they're all right he replied. I was well aware of the fact that no stipulation was made that neither of us could fight," he said. Jeff can fight whoever he sees fit. I put him on the floor and he painted. He didn't ask me to fight, and I saw no reason why I should have asked him. In fact, it is in my favor if he fights. He should take to take anybody on and be careful not to as far as as I'm concerned. But I'll take on the man who licks him instead." He lapsed into silence for a minute. This gave the interviewer time to edge in a query. "How did Jeff look to you?" "How did Jeff look to you?" "He looked just the way I feel right now." said Johnson. "I'm all faggoted out. Jeff looked that way to me. I won't say it was a dissipated state. Anyway, he impressed me that way." "I want to say that Jeff is the same to me as any other fighter when I enter the room." Jeff replied. As the night I fought Stanley Ketchel, Jeff will never beat me. If he needs a few fights under his belt to help him, I hope he will then he will have no excuse to offer it. I bet he JOE GANS FROM MISSOURI. Will Have to See Them Fight Before He'll Believe It. Special to THE FREEMAN. BALTIMORE, Md.—Joes Gans is skipped from the game by Jack Johnson, signed up for the much-touched championship battle Friday, and to all appearances it will be pulled off before or on July 5. The team will be one opposing—the selection of the referee. By the far stretch of his imagination the former lightweight champion can't see the big bout coming off. "Till have to be shown," Johnson said. "I will see Jeffries and Johnson crawl through the ropes and mix things, I will believe it." COME, FANS, RALLY AROUND THE FLAG! It has been often discussed, all over the entire country, which was the world's champion colored baseball club. After so many writers have given their views—some from a prejudiced standpoint, others from their limited experience—to all fair-weather players, we have the real facts and let you be the judge. In 1903 I joined the Cuban Giants at New York, and played seven games, Cuban Giants of New York vs. Philadelphia Giants of Philadelphia, the former championship of the world. I defeated the Philadelphia Giants, under the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER But as no team, East or West, ever defeated the Cuban Giants of New York for the title in a series of seven games, I am convinced that at the Cuban Giants disbanded as champions, the Royals defeated the Philadelphia Giants, there was no title involved, and the Royals could not be counted or figured in as world's champions, and there is only one title in the world's colored champions. The St. Paul Gophers, recently claimed the title of ANDREW R. Manager of Famous Leland Giants, Season world's champions by defeating the Le兰lands three out of five games in St. Paul, Minn. These were only exhibition contests, and the Gophers play would think of clapping that as world's colored champions, or would think the playing ability of the other clubs was very weak. No doubt they need to be better, and where is the best colored ball team world, I could answer you with a smile, and as a fact; the Leland Giants are head and shoulders above all the teams in the league, and years, when the team was intact, no team ever won a series of games from them, and before Winston and Foster broke their legs and were no longer in the lineup. The Leland lost two games out of Chicago, none out of Illinois, and beat all corners. The Philadelphia Giants played the Leland in 1908. The first four games the Leland lost, the shortstop, the Wrigitt, the shortstop, and Harris, second-baseman of the club, were out of the lineup for the rest of the series, and the Philadelphia Giants evened up the series with the Leland, left Chicago, with their Bethune Pine College with their Taw strength April 6, 1909, playing in eight States, meeting all comers, winning every game. We then met the Cuban Stars of our our heup again intact. We won eleven games, and we then met the only team in the United States to defeat them in a series, and also broke streak of their crack pitcher, Mendel Mendel, to defeat him. The series with the Cuban started the bad luck of the Le兰s, in which Foster and Winston broke their legs, and neither have been of any service since job since, and it was this much crippled team out of Illinois who were at one time this past season without a pitcher, and also for three weeks five of the regular team's on the hospital list and unable to play—I am not sure to meet reverses and let teams that would not be a card in Chicago defeat them, and each time time each of the clubs had their opponents. These are facts no one can dispute, and while I have played on the same clubs with all the players that constitute the big clubs, having defeated them all at one time, I have not been able to tell which is really the best club. The Le兰 Giants are known far and wide. They have received more recognition from the press, have raised the stand-breaker than all the other colored teams together. UBE FOSTER, Champions Chicago Baseball League, of 1909. caliber they were. And, still crippled, they played the Chicago Cubs, twice world champions, to a standstill—much harder than the American League champions. They played the Chicago Cubs, international League club the Lelands accomplished what no other colocer club in the country ever accomplished. Their gentlemen overcame the pressure gained so much prestige that public sentiment forced the Cubs to meet the Lelands. The Lelands will no doubt be out of the City League next year, and the Chicago Giants will be out of my accord. I could not tear down the reputation of the club I sacrificed so much to make, under such circumstances. I only hope the new club will maintain in every respect the reputation, and I will be proud of it. We have done all we could, have won all the honor we could in the league, and have for the first time in history a real championship. We ground on the South Side in 1919. Those who are true and appreciate my efforts for three years will come and rally around the flag. 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All persons desiring news items to appear in This WEEKMAN will call New-Phone 2880, this office, or send in same by mail not later than Wednesday, at 6 p. m. Mrs. Helen Ware of West Vermont street continues very ill. Mrs. Laura Smith is quite ill at the home of her daughter in Maxwell street. Mr. Clyde Blackmore left last Monday for Chicago, Ill., where he will locate permanently. Mrs. Ida Higgins Morris is dangerously ill at the City Hospital, the effect of a recent operation. The Elis will give a grand ball at the old M. A. building, Monday evening, November 15. Mrs. A. H. Henderson entertained informally Sunday afternoon, complimentary to friends visiting from Cincinnati. Do not forget to secure a copy of the great Christmas number of The Indianapolis Freeman, which will be out December 25th. Just across the street from the Clayapahouse the old Y. M. C. A. building, the Elks will roam Monday evening, November 15. Admission, 35 cents. "Shine" Stanley, a local prize fighter of this city, has gone to Anderson, Ind., where he will train for a coming match at $22 North Meridian street. Call me up when you think of beginning those long-delayed lessons on the piano. Satisfactory instruction given. Wm. M. Satisfactory choirs, also accompany. Phone, 2880. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas have returned from a several months' stay in South Bend, Ind., where Mr. Thomas was engaged in the tailoring business. He will guide here. Mr. George e Baskin, a well-known business man about town, and Miss Etta Carter, a popular society lady, were "united in wedlock" last week. They are now residing at 421 West Vermont street. The Rev. A. Clayton Powell, who has been working the town, recent meetings at Bethel M. E. Church, for the past three weeks, has returned to New York City, where he has a charge. The Dreamland at San Antonio has opened for fair. The headliners: C. Hupp, eccentric comedian, and Mack Brothers, the audience in their clever dancing, and Miss Carrie Hupp, the lady who can sing. Quarterly meeting services will be held at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church, Yandes and Seventeenth streets, on Sunday, November 21. The pastor, Rev. A. Cottrell, will speak at Sampson, of Allen Chapel, will presach the sacramental sermon at 3 p. m. The I. B. P. O. of Elks are doing fine in our state. Florida has three lodges—one in Jacksonville, one in Miami and one in Pensacola, in doing fine. Our University in Pensacola and Ho J. James—is past exalted ruler and state deputy. Mrs. Mary E. Washington, State Grand Lecturer of the Calanthe Court of Indiana, and Miss Hattie Fossett, of Franklin, Ind., were in the city Saturday to assist in setting up the Maritantian Court of Calanthe No. 34. They were the guests of Mrs. Saddle B. Dungey. The funeral of Mrs. Rose Brown Williams occurred at Allen Chapel Wednesday afternoon. Her death occurred at Seattle, where she was born. She lived with her husband. She was well-known in this city, having lived here nearly all of her life. She was a member of the United Sisters and that organization has been active in her life. Rev. J. H. Manley, D. D., the popular presiding elder, Indianapolis District, A. M. E. Zion Church, has been holding a quarterly meeting at Jones Tabernacle, Caldwell Chapel and Walters Chapel of Indianapolis. Her interests ran high, nearly two hundred dollars being collected and quite a number of "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 79c for..... American ball blue, large 5c box for.... Old Irish cleanser, 10c size, 2 cans for..... 15c 2 bars of Santa Claus or Gloss soap free with every 2 cans of cleanser sold. 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Cullis of Jones Tabernacle, corner North and Blackford streets. MRS. THOMPSON PASSES AWAY. Mrs. Edna Thompson died at her home, 321 Muskingum street, Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. She was the mother of Mrs. Arthur Thomas. The man and was attended by a Thursday afternoon and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. NEW HAIR PARLORS Mrs. Millie Alexander is now prepared to meet all demands in beauty and hair culture, at her elegant new quarters, 223 Avenue of the Americas, 1001 N. 42nd St. Courtena treatment. Finished artists. FIRST COUNTRY BALL. The Hour Club will give their first class of students 'lows' Hall, Thursday evening, November 18. Music by Theodore Ellis's Orchestra, from 8 to 1. General admission, 25 cents. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES The progress being made at Bethel Church, under the ministry of Rev. T. A. Smythe, the newly appointed pastor, is seeking new members and newbers. Large congregations are always in attendance, and the contributions to the work all that could be desired. There seem to be many members and worshipers which promote much for this church. Sunday will be the first quarterly meeting in the conference year. Rev. Lewis will preach in the morning, and the pastor will preach at 7:30 p. m. and the pastor will preach at 7:30 p. m. subject, "The Courage to Forget." DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH J. FURNISN. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Furniss, wife of W. H. Furniss, and mother of the consul to Haiti, Henry W. Furniss, who is at Port-Au-Prince, and Dr. Summer A. Furniss, of this city, died Thursday night last week. Mrs. Furniss, who was a teacher for many years a teacher in the Indianapolis public schools. She was born and educated at Fall River, Mass. She also leaves a mother and sister, who live at Olean, N. Y. The funeral services, which were private, were held last Saturday afternoon at the home Dr. S. A. Furniss, 824 North West street. 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 health, and strew your resting place with flowers of immortality. There will be a meeting next Sunday afternoon at the Elks' Headquarters, 339 Inventor. diana avenue JOHN W. NORREL, M. D. Grand Medical Examiner JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Prayer meeting at 6 a. m. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. subject, "Loss of Spiritual Power. Sunday school at 12:35 Chris. Christmas Preaching at 12:35 p. m. subject, "A Door without a Handle." The auxiliaries and other committees of this church are busily engaged preparing grand hanksgiving programs will open on Sunday. Several intersecting programs are being arranged, among them will be the "Millionaire Wedding," by Mrs. H. J. Callis, and grand hanksgiving programs will be assisted by Mrs. Effie Penn Payne, of Cincinnati, O. assisted by Mrs. Maud Beatty and others. THE FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE EVANGELISTICS CAMPAIGN. The management of the evangelistic campaign, led by Dr. A. Clayton Powell, of New York City, and closed so auspiciously that on evening, Nov. 5, desires to be splendid way in which the meetings were appreciated by attendance ad supported financially. We received from all sources $662.98. Expenses incident to the meetings were $12.50. Powell $162. Donation to Mrs. Ethee Payne $32. Balance $23.30, which was turned over to the Alpha Home to be used in the purchase of a horse for that institution. Respectfully submitted, Dr. D. F. White, treasurer, Rev. R. J. Calls, chairman of executive committee. EVERY HOUSEWIFE READ THIS. The question of perfect rest is usually the foremost problem of every well-regulated household. The measures to be taken always depend upon what you have. With this last in view, feel it our special duty to make known to our many female readers the manifold - blessings along these lines contained in the wonderland of our bed spring. These springs are so constructed as to conform to every line of the body, giving comfort and refreshing rest. Nature demands relaxation. Hard work without the necessary rest of the proper sort will tend to shorten any human existence, while thoughtful housewives are urgently required to "rest Easy" bed spring. Full information will be sent on request. A two-cent stamp will do the trick. Address The Bed Spring Company, Indianapolis, Ind. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Dr. Harry Granison Hill has been secured by the Colored Y. M. C. A. as speaker for the Monster Meeting next Sunday at ones Tabernacle Church. All students with any subject, "First or Second Fiddle." A large crowd is expected, and all men are invited. Program begins promptly at 3 p.m. The membership committee, under the direction of Dr. E. N. Perkins, are about to inaugurate a special campaign for members, in which one dollar can be saved by joining the Association now available, which includes the baths, which later been installed, and which are such an improvement to the facilities. The Night School is doing well this year. There is room for a few more students. Call at the office and see about it. The Tuesday Night Bible Class invites all men to join with them. They meet at 6:30 p.m., every Tuesday. The Monday Morning Bible Class, which has been run for over a year, and is a fixture of the Association work—meets every Sunday at 8 a.m. for one-hour session. The class is open to all men, regardless of church affiliation. Rev H. J. Callis is the leader of this class. Come next Sunday morning. A NEW NEGO INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. The Parkview Normal and Industrial Institute is the name given an institution being planned by a number of college persons of the department of the Rev. Johnston, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, this city, is at the head. A two-acre tract of land north of Bridgeport has been bought for the building on the campus, and the main building will be named for Booker T. Washington, and the plan of work will be modeled after the school at Tuskegee. Work will be at once on the main building, which will be completed early in the next year. The educational plan will be academic and industrial, and even in view of the restrictive place on colored youth entering the skilled THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. industries and trades in this vicinity, being regarded as the most needed. The following industries will be taught: Printing, carpentry, photography, broom making, painting, music science, dressmaking, bookkeeping, music culture and poultry raising. The principal of the industrial department will be a graduate of Booker T. Washington's school. The school will be non-sectarian. The Rev. A. Patton is a graduate of the educational board, and Mrs. Ida Cushinberry is the financial agent. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Special to THE FREEMAN. SAN ANTONIO, TEX. The affair at the B. B. Hall by the waiters last Monday was a swell entertainment. .Mr. Adam Floyd made Mrs. Floyd a present of a fine phineau, costing $275. Mr. Floyd was a bachelor, Lodge 27, U. B. F, at B. B. Hall, 307 Panson street, Nov. 11, was grand in every respect but the crowd was full of people from different parts of the state shaking hands with their many friends. .The international fair is in operation. .Mr. Chas, Ballinger has opened first East Commerce street to-date saloon at 238 San Antonians to take advantage of the excursion rates and paid Houston a visit last Monday on account of the winter fair carriages and the sums and his corps of thirty-five waiters of St. Anthony are getting along splendidly. BUSINESS LOCALS Haag Bros—Dealers in hardware, paints, glass, 547 Indiana avenue. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bldora'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. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. Bert Menn—Dealer 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 6158, 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. NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS, ETC In he matter of the estate of George A. Woods, deceased. In the Probate Court of Marion County, October term, 1909. Notice is hereby given that Huldah A. Woods, Exxrs of the estate of George A. Woods, deceased, has presented and filed her account and vouchers in final settlement of said estate, and that the same will come up for examination and action in the 20th day of November, 1909, at which time all heirs, creditors or legates of said estate are required to appear in court. The account is why said account and vouchers should not be approved. And the heirs of said estate are also hereby required at the time and place aforesaid, to appear and make proof of their heirship. HULDAH A. WOODS. JAMES H. LOTT, Attorney. Pennsylvania LINES Excursion Sunday, Nov. 14, $1.50 Louisville Ky. 40° Franklin $1.00 Seymour 60° Edinburg $1.25 Crothersville 75° Columbus $1.25 Scottsburg Leave Indianapolis 7 a. m. WANTED A first class lady chiropodist. None other need apply. Address Mrs. Wright & Donold, Hair Dressing Parlor. Box 1138, Bisbee, Ariz. GARLAND STOVES AND RANGES Retort Self-Feeding Magazine Heaters $1.00 per week. C. KOEHRING & BRO. 878-880-882 Virginia Avenue. Special attention to Horse Shoe- ing, Wagon Work and General Blacksmithing. 639 13TH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. R. M Armstrong & Son, STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Fresh, Smoked and Salt Meats. Come in and See Our Goods. Cor. 16th and Bellefontaine Sts. New Phone 6540; Old, Main, 437. THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Surplus Stock Sale Of Cloaks, Suits, Skirts and Furs. Cloaks for Women, of black broadcloth, 54 inches long, fitted styles, with plaited skirts, regular $12.50 values, Surplus Stock sale. $9.95 Suits for Women, of novelty worsteds, in black or navy, full lined jackets, wide skirts, usually sold at $10.00, Surplus Stock sale. $6.95 Skirts for Women, of panama or chiffon panama, in black or colors. Moyenage style, strictly tailored, trimmed in jet buttons, regular $6.00 values, Surplus Stock sale. $3.98 Corsets, the regular Reduzyou corsets (trade mark), made to assist stout women and improve the figure, has tension straps and 2 pairs supporters, reg. $1 values, Surplus Stock sale. $73c CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) has curated others will cure you. Address R.P. Biodun, druggest, Indianapolis, Ind. THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday at the news stand at the southwest corner of Illinois and Market streets. INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS ELECTROTYPES 23 West Pearl Street INDIANAPOLIS Both Phones 1270 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an author has written strictly confidential, HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. 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