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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 TO WEEK BY MORE THAN 100,000 PROGRESSIVE AFRICAN AMERICANS! A DISTINCT TILED FOR THE ADVERTISEER. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER NOV. 27. 1909 VOLUME XXII NUMBER 48 EVENTS AT LOUISVILLE DOINGS OF THE SOCIETY LEADERS OF THE TOWN To Find Other Locations Besides the Falls City—People's Lecture Association of Little Rock Will Entertain Rector. Mrs. C. H. Philips, wife of Bishop Philips, passed through the city last week and paid a visit to the Chestnut Street C. M. E. pastor, pastored her husband. She was on route to Chicago to attend the marriage of her son. Mr. Martin, Tenut and Chestnut streets, has returned from Texas. The Citizen, a weekly publication, after several attempts, has gone under. The Standard, American Baptist and Columbia are the three publications that come out weekly. --- A missionary conference of Baptist ministers is in session at the Valvary Baptist Church this week. All the Baptist ministers in the city are taking an interest in the meeting. . . . The fast and furious State Normal School of Frankfort completely walloped the State University in a game of football last Friday at Dusty Rhodes Park, Twenty-eighth street and Broadway. Young Dave Knight has been appointed as a solicitor for the Louisville Times. This is the first position to be given a legal city status and its the Knight to "more good." He has six boys to him carry papers. He is the overseer of their routes. The Young Women's Home, under the presidency of Mrs. J. E. Givans, will hold a mass meeting Sunday at Quinn Chapel. The object of the home is to care for deserving young girls without homes. It has the support and endorsement of a number of white and colored people of the city. Miss Katie Kester has returned from a trip to Chicago, Il. Mr. Bridge Simms, United States Court crier, is in the city of Paducah with Judge Walt Evans on business. While he will be the guest of Dr. S. H. George, one of the most prominent physicians of the city of Paducah. "Forewarned is forewarned" says one writer. In recent years this city has been the Mecca for physicians coming from all over the country, and this city have received them royally. There are now over forty practicing physicians and dentists in Louisville. While there are many that are not so prosperous. It is believed by the most conservative citizens that Louisville has enough doctors, and it would be well to state that others thinking of coming to the Falls City should consider some other part of the State before hanging out their shingle here. --- Presiding Elder T. H. Copeland, 3123 Greenwood avenue, is out on a tour of the State for the C. M. E. Church, with which he is connected. Among those who spoke at the Teachers' Institute last Saturday at the Central High School, Ninth and Magazine streets, Ninth and Reld, of the Male High School. He delivered a lecture on "practical address on "English in the District Schools," teaching the child to write paragraphs, and the importance of corporeal education and the importance of give a number of concrete examples as to how best to teach the children in the first to the eighth grades in English, and urged teachers to keep interest during the instruction. Prof. E. H. Mark, superintendent of public schools, and Prof. James R. Harris spoke on "Reading in the Primary Grades." Misses Sarah Rogers and Milda Bryant were among the other speakers. President W. H. Perry announced the State Teachers' Association at Frankfort and read the first bulletin. The Rev. John H. Frank celebrated twenty-third anniversary Sunday as pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. The R. R. Quarrels, of Paris, Ky., was the principal speaker during the day. Miss Blanche Yardely, a very stunning and attractive young woman of Knoxville, Tennessee, will speak at West Chestnut street, during the holidays. Prof. S. O. Johnson has returned from Nashville, where he has been so see his sister Helen, whom he met at Ft. University. Prof. Johnson states that Dr. Stewart will have to operate for appendixes on Wednesday of this week. Prof. Helen and his sisters have the sympathy of all their friends, and hope that the operation will be successful. Miss Martha Williams, of Frankfort, Ky., is in the city to see sick relatives. There is some talk of putting a roof given on top of the Odd Fellows' Hall. There is a number of changes to the mer. Under the presidency of Mr. E. C. Malone, a number of changes will be at the hall. Word comes to this city that the People's Lecture Association of Little Rock, is making great preparation to enter the Leroy Ferguson, rector of the Episcopal Church, who is to address that body November 20, is also true that Dr. Ferguson has done a research in preparing for the occasion. The Lecture Association at Little Rock makes some of the most intellectual people of the city. Ferguson was formerly rector of the Episcopal Church in Little Rock, and is well known in that section. He not only goes to speak, but to renew his acquaintance with the church. Ferguson will also pay a visit to Philander-Smith, Arkansas Baptist and Shorter Colleges. It is learned that several dinners have been planned in his honor. Mr. Horace D. Slatter passed through the city last week, en route to his home at Hipkinson, Ky. Mr. Slatter will join the Booker T. Washington party that is to the State of Tennessee at an early date, with Attorney J. C. Napier as chairman. --- Mr. Clark Pickens, of Chicago, IL., was in the city last week to visit his mother, Mrs. Pickens, on South Twelfth street. Mrs. Amones Woods, of Chicago, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Woodson, 514 Delaware street. Prof. J. M. Wood, principal of the State Teachers' Association, has issued the first bulletin, calling attention of the teachers of the State to the importance of working up interest in the coming meeting at Frankfort, December 27, 28 and 29. Al. Jackson have begun plans to entertain the visiting teachers, and the coming meeting is expected to be the most largely attended in the history of the association. The first year of Prof. Wood to preside, and be the leading one of the best programs that has ever been presented to the association. Prof. F. L. Williams, ex-president of the association and principal of the Summer High School, St. Louis, Mo., will be in attendance. Prof. W. H. Perry, principal of the Western School and president of the Louisville Teachers' Institute, with the assistance of the superintendent public schools, will urge the students in this city to attend the association. From the fact that Louisville is so near Frankfort, it is reported that at least over half of the teachers here will be present. Hospitality at Frankfort people will play a part in the numerous large attendance. It is the home of Dr. E. Underwood, T. K. Robb, Richard Harris, Misses Martha Williams, Julla Spencer, Lettie Todd and a number of others who are known all over the State for their hospitality. --- The attendance at the Library for the month of October has been greater than in previous months. T. F. Blue, Mrs. Michel Harris and Missnez Fiz Blue, deserves a special mention for whatso much intelligent service to this work. The report follows: Number of visitors to the library, 5,139; number of books borrowed, 6,317; number of persons holding readers' cards, 5,148; number of persons assisted in reference work, 286; percentage of fiction circulated, 40. Miss Julia Spencer, of Frankfort, Ky., a teacher in the public schools, will visit Mr. and Mrs. William Warley during the holidays. Go to Martin's Smoke House, Tenth and Chestnut, for THE FREEMAN. Miss Essie Brick, of Pittsburgh, Pa., was entertained last week at the home of Mrs. Ada Loving, 1602 Southgate street, Pittsburgh and was our 544 welcoming function and a host. Mrs. Brooks' friends were present. She left next morning for her home, after spending an enjoyable visit to her friends and relatives. Mr. W. M. Blake, 1319 Wiley avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., was in the city this week circulating among his many friends. Mr. B. N. Whitson, who has been at Tom Young's tonsorial parlor, is now at 1003 West Walnut street. Mr. Whitson is one of the best barbers in the city, and is desirous of his friends patronizing him at his new location. If the report is true, Mr. Rubie Foster, of the Chicago Leland Giants, will be in Louisville next season with a colored baseball team. Mr. Foster was here several times, telling them how to organize and run a baseball team. It is stated that he will return in early spring and join hands with Ed Lancaster and put out one of the ever crossed the diamonds in this section. It is positively known that Mr. Foster can get any kind of backing he choses, not only among colored magnates, but among white sporting men. Louisville has proven to be one of the best baseball cities in the country for colored teams, and there are many money to be made next season for the ones who can give the fans a first-class team. --- The election is over, and Mr. Head, the Democratic nominee, was elected. He has announced that he will be Mayor for all the people, although he won partially on the race issue and was strongly injected into the campaign to prejudice a certain class of white voters against the Negro. No doubt it has done a great deal of harm, but it is cardinal relations that have always existed between the races will continue to exist, and that none of us will have to go to Africa as some of us have to go to the campaign if Head was elected. It is up to the intelligent and industrious Negro to do his part in making Louisville better. It is argued that if the Negro would have won a vote in previous campaigns, especially on local issues, as advised by Bishop Alexander Watters and others, that the race issue would not have been so bitterly injected into the campaign as an expedient for the Democrats. There are colored Republicans selling out, but nothing has been substantiated up to this writing. If this is true, woe be unto the man or men! The coming of Prof. Carl Dion to this city has caused a number of young people to begin new their studies in music. At Street C. M. E. Church Prof. Dion proved that he was a trained artisan and a master of the piano. He not only performed in this city, but in Lexington, and will go to Carne Evansville and other points in several of Louisville's local talent have been severely criticised for giving a musical near the date of Prof. Dion. Prof. Dion's comig here was known for G. M. McClellan to give a musical on the night after THE AFTERMATH. OPEN APPOINTMENTS. JANITOR-SHIP. CUSPIDOR WASHING. STREET SCRAPING. WINDOW-WASHING. CARE OF CITY STABLES. GARBAGE HAULING. (ELEVATOR RUNNING)X HELPER FOR CITY ENGINEER (TO HOLD STAKES) POST-ELECTION CIGAR THE PRICE FOR HIS $ ANTI-CIGAR G.T.H. ANTI-ELECTION CIGAR Is it Thus in Your City? Prof. Diton, showing conclusively the envy and jealousy that exists in this city among the professional musicians. However, Mr. Diton's musical was a success, and the Motown era has endured. Every one has a right to travel and entertain an audience with their voice or upon the violin or piano, but when it comes to musicians heading or blocking the musicians' zenors nor the writer endorses it. It was known that Mr. Diton would go to Lexington several weeks ago and appear at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church under the directive of the Tulane University, after colleague E. Brown, William Ceyton, Teton Hattie Rentz with bills out announcing that they would go to Lexington for a musical the following Friday night after the course was over prior to Mr. Diton going to the Blue Grass City, and was done, it is claimed, to put a crimp in the Diton affair. We do not believe there is such an overwhelming number of musicians occurring on large crowds at musical events when one affair follows another. Negroes do not like music well enough to pay a neat sum one week and go to one showing how many musicians occurring on large crowds of one week influence rather than bettered conditions. The public has not suffered. It has laughed at the spirit manifested, and is this the reason for it? If Madison A. Azalia Hackley comes to this city, and the news comes that she will be here, let it be hoped that there will be some unity in the affair, and not several groups that come up with a "stunt" merely to curb the attendance of the Hackley event. NEW ORLEANS, LA., NEWS. Hon. W. P. Luck, appraiser of merchandise, returned Saturday from New York, where he went to attend the conference at the New Orleans Hotel in that city Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 8th and 9th inst. He was elected vice president of the conference, and this honor and distinction he very modestly ascribes to his wife, Martha. He was appraisers that the Customs Service can point to, as well as on account of the fact that he was from New Orleans. As a furrier, he was made totoastmaster at a banquet, given for the Appraisers, and it is needless to say that he officiated as efficiently in that capacity as he had in pre-touring New Orleans, he often had to do during its continuance. Mr. Luck is a consistent friend of the colored people, and they think so, too, about him. The colored people of New Orleans have organized another industrial life insurance company. The new organization is headed by Hon. Walter L. Cohen, Register of the Charter which is being published for Is it Thus in Your City? 30 days in its weekly paper, the Southwestern Christian Church promulgated according to law, the company will begin operations. Hon. L. J. Joubert is vice president and Mr. Ed Barnes is the secretary-treasurer. An Matthew Bond, head of presidents various labor, fraternal and benevolent associations in the city, has been selected, and on Thursday night, Nov. 18th, an informal meeting and banquet at Economy Hall will be held where were present. Mr. Cohen, Mr. Sam Willson, Mr. Adams, Mr. Watts, Col. James Lewis, Rev. A. Lawless, Jr., Judge J. spoke, encouraging the movement and expressing confidence in the success of the enterprise under the leadership and management. Cohen and the team. The tone of the addresses was that the colored people must get together and support the enterprises of the race—if for no other reason than to foster the initiative to be members of the race in those white concerns which get Negro patronage. The name of the new insurance company is "The People's financial Benevolent Life Insurance Company" and its grant of life is for ninety-nine years. --- Dr. and Mrs. Jas. S. Carter entertained on Sunday, Nov. 21, in honor of Mr. Geo. Goings of Chicago, which would have set off the excitement, which would have done honor to the most fastidious epilure. Those present were: "Col." Ovide Mauro, Jas. Carter, and Zachary Taylor, Attorney J. M. Pierce, Jerome Young and Dr. and Mrs. Jas. Carter. After partaking of a bounteous party repaired to the parlor of the Oleander Club, of which Mr. Goings is a guest. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Special to The Fortune Special to THE FREEMAN to invade the airship field in the attempt to wrest the premier honors from the Bright brothers, is Mr. Charles Southers, a resident of this city, living at 224 Washington avenue south. Mr. Southers is the first man of color to fly an airship, renting rents, but he has evolved a combination of aeroplane and helicopter which he declares, after many trial flights, to be the real solution of aerial navigation. South-machine when flying, will be feet wide, 24 feet wide and about 35 feet from bottom of the car to the top of the framework. The inventor has placed one large fan on top at each end of the framework, to serve as a liftage device. The feet diameter, sufficient, Southers affirms, to carry not only the suspended car, but 10 or 12 passengers. They are built for a forward propulsion which is given by a third large fan at the rear of the car. One of the unique features of the machine is that all three fans are driven simultaneously. The propulsion and pulley arrangement. Steam will furnish the power, with gas as the fuel, the gas being compressed and stored in a large tank. Southers has no time for gasoline power, citing the many serious and fatal accidents that have occurred. The glove will be located on the bed of the PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. framework; in other words, o the roof of the suspended car. The aviator also will be comfortably housed here. The car is built in a large cabin in the interior in human freight. Mr. Southers has worked on his secret for more than two years, and is delighted with the outcome of his labors. Southers was at one time a solutionist at Fort Assinabine, Mont., and he says that he has invented a long-range projectile which has been tried out by the Army. Southers has succeeded in keeping sending his patient cannomball consists of several shells in one. When the ball has gone a mile the outer shell explodes, giving added explosions keep sending. Several successive explosions keep sending. A terrific velocity for a distance of 25 miles, at least....Mrs. M. Moore of Omaha, Neb., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bristol, grand reception was given in honor of the Rev. J. T. Carter and family, of Bethesda Baptist Church, last Wednesday evening, when Mrs. Bristol gave short addresses. Some musical numbers were also rendered. Quite an enjoyable time was had....Don't forget the Old Folks concert that the ladies of Bethesda Baptist Church gave some time next m onth....Mr. James F. Wilson of 2818 Bishop's University is THE FREEMAN correspondent in this city, and will give or give him your news items each week, and would like to supply you with a copy of THE FREEMAN each week, also. NEWARK, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN PARIS, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. All the churches--colored and white--were closed and the schools, also, on account of diphtheria among the school children, John Avers, the barber, was buried Saturday. Services held at A. M. E. Church by Elder Bryant.....Uncle John Judy, one of the oldest citizens, died Monday. He was in Chester, Ky. Interment at Winchester. WASHINGTON IS CENTER OF ATTRACTION Senator Foraker in the City-H, M. Strother Has Opened Corres- pondence School-Dinner for Major Brooks. THOMPSON'S NATIONAL NEWS BUREAU. Washington, D. C., Nov. 17. — The eyes of the nation are turned toward Washington, and the future is being looked forward to with no small degree of anxiety by those of our people who read as they run. President Taft went to Norfolk to teach, and the future is being ventured, and will run by Hampton Institute and say a word of encouragement to the bright young students at General Armstrong's monumental legacy to the Nation. Throughout the President's long tour across the continent and back it has been remarked that he said nothing touching the problems peculiarly affecting the task. He addressed the address, Mond., Va., at the conclusion of his itinerary, be noted as an exception. The friends of the administration here intimate that the President's silence was not due by any means to a lack of interest in the well-being of the nation, to the fact that the Negro's case had not yet been reached upon the calendar, Mr. Taft is a lawyer by training and a judge by instinct, they say, and it is known to him that he is not ready to try a cause in November that has been docked for December. A strong intimation has given you correspondent, that the President has been doing some work to crystallize into action that will spread joy throughout the camp of the waiting people of our race like unto the jubilation which came upon the thirsty children of the nation, to smite the rock and brought forth a stream of cool, coal and sparkling water. A colored leader, known from ocean to ocean for his sagacious political generalship, and who is thought to have the courage to win that be, said in our hearing this week: Senator Joseph Benson Foraker has been in town this week conferring with his political friends and winding up some business affairs. He is booking the picture of Senator John McCain, who will be the Senate after the terrific struggle over the Brownsville case. Quite a number of his colored friends called upon him to help him with the greeting them kindly, he declined to discuss politics in a partisan sense, and gave no intimation as to what his plans would be. Senator McCain for the toga now worn by Senator Dick he gave no sign of such a purpose. Editor Charles P. Taft, of Cincinnati, may be cunningly named Senator McCain, which he would mean a lightning long throng for Mr. Taft has a strong following in the lower half of the Buckeye State, and he has with him the argument that get-together from southern Ohio since northern Ohio is now top-heavy with two. The colored Ohioans hereabouts have not got warmed up as yet, but when the time comes, they will be in the combat with both hands and feet. Hon William H. Clifford of the office of the auditor for the war department has been spending a brief season with friends out at his home in Cleveland, Maryland, news and a heart bubbling over with grateful appreciation of the open-handed hospitality which greeted him upon all sides. From the moment he landed on his native health his days and nights were filled with the joy not blame Mr. Clifford for believing that the Cleveland people the "salt of the earth." He was the guest of Mr. Walter B. Wright at a toothsome dinner shortly before the funeral of Mr. A Myers and W. H. Huntley were sharers in the feast. Mr. Charles E. Gordon gave him a dinner at Stain's Cafe on Tuesday with covers laid for eight, on Tuesday evening he was the guest of Mr. Charles Cottrell, the chancellor of home, and was a member of a theater party with Mr. William Robinson as host. Going over to Toledo, Mr. Clifford was the guest of Mr. Charles A. Cottrell and participated in an elaborate dinner (Continued on Page Two.) AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Concluded from Page One. given by Mr. Albertus Brown, formerly of this city. Mr. C. A. Vena gave a swell duck dinner and Mr. Cottill chaperoned the porty for an evening at the opera. Mr. Cottill was the guest of Miss Mattie Williams, a warm friend of the family and who conducts a prosperous hair manufacturing establishment. In the capital he was a patron of the arts, and Clark and Mr. Charles Doll. Proceeding to Pittsburgh Mr. Clifford stopped at the beautiful suburban home of Dr. Jennings, a leading druggist, and enjoyed several fine pins in the doctor's speedy touring car. Mr. Clifford tendered by Mr. John Pulpress, who is himself an experienced dealer in the "finny tribe," which is a guarantee the choicest that the man afforded great benefits to this ocean. Mr. Clifford's host of friends here notice any increase in his already generous avoiduplots this review of his recent therapy in the hospital. As long light on the situation, Mr. Clifford was formerly a member of the Ohio legislature, and is said to have cast the ballot that elected the Hon. Mark Koehler. Mr. Clifford is one of the solid men of the Buckeye State, and, although his promotion has been rapid since his advent in Washington, there are signs in the firmament that lead us to believe that he is due several notches higher upon the official ladder. *** Thanksgiving will be celebrated in lively fashion in the nation's capital. The big event, of course, will be the foot-ball game on Howard University campus with Howard and Lincoln University as the host and the other universities present their strongest line-up and the game will be fought out for all it is worth. Crowds from Baltimore, Lincoln University, Annapolis, Alexandria, and other places, will be in attendance. On Saturday, the Ariel Bowen Reading Circle will render the cantata "Ruth" with a competent cast. Dr. D. Webster Davis, the noted humorist, will lecture at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church for the Miss Splatter Girls for Girls, of which Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is president. On the same evening Miss Lula Scott, a Baltimore singer, will appear in a star concert at the Cosmopolitan Baptist Temple. In addition to this there will be the usual round of toes, spikes, and a hard day of play by the various clubs of the "Smart Set." A group of the Washington friends of Major Arthur Brooks united and gave a commentary dinner Tuesday evening from his 13,000-mile jaunt across the continent with President Taft. Mr. H. M. Strother has opened a correspondence school in the Y. M. C. A. head office of the company and works. In the same building the Stand ard Security Syndicate, a joint stock company for the exploration of Negro business enterprises, has opened for busi- *** Dr. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, will be the speaker next Sunday afternoon at the big meeting for men interested in the arts, auspices of the Y. M. C. A., His subject will be "Teh Victoriaus Life," and all who come will be sure to enjoy a treat. Music will be rendered by Prof. William H. H. Hill, and the meeting will be held Sunday, November 28th, Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, is underlined. Prof Kelly Miller's Fri. meeting will be held on the interest, and its membership is constantly increasing. Secretary L. E. Johnson feels greatly encouraged by the outlook and expects resume on the new book to be shortly released, the total number of men at the four Sunday meetings held this season is estimated to be 2,200. Mr. T. J. Calloway, who will be responsible as the executive officer of the Negro department of the Jamestown Exposition, has been on an extended tour to the South, visiting Nashville, Mound Bayou and the University Institute and other points. He speaks in glowing terms of the progress being made in the schools at Nashville, and was particularly struck with the wonderful cotton oil mill at Mound Bayou owned and operated by the University Institute of energetic Charles Banks, A. A. Cosey, Isaiah T. Montgomery and others, Mr. Calloway is engaged in the real estate business, and is making gratifying headway in developing a town for colored people at Lineau, Md., within easy reach of the city of Washington. * * * The enrollment in the law department of Howard University exceeds that of any previous year, which speaks well for the encouragement that President Thirkield is this important branch of the institution. *** Announcement is made that a number of enterprising business men are to form a business co-operation among our people here, and to serve, in many respects. But the matter is in the hands of substantial matter and should be made a success. There is ample room for a number of business organizations in a cosmopolitan city like New York. --- The resignations of Messrs. MacFarland and West leave two vacancies on the local Board of District Commissioners. Many prominent business and professional men are being groomed for the places, and the Board has been able enough to announce himself as a candidate. Nevertheless, it is believed that Dr. W. Bruce Evans, the progressive and resourceful principal of Armstrong Technician High School, and would recommend one of his vacancies if properly approached, and we hereby enter him as our candidate for Commissioner. If he is not appointed it will not be because of any lack of merit on his part. Dr. Evans would make an idea of his patriarchate snow-white hair would look the part to a nicety—reminding us of Brutus, "the noblest Roman of them all." Mrs. L. R. Clark, principal of the Clark Training School, has secured the large mansion at 599 T Street, N. W., and will occupy it as the dormitory for her pupils, having been obliged to leave her house for the school. The instructor for of the building to a new owner. The instruction will be given in the classrooms at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church, Eleventh and R streets. N. W. House, Eleventh and R streets, wife of the bishop; Mrs. Thomas as L Ague, and other ladies of prominence, are taking an active interest in the work of Mrs. Clark's school, and is proving to be an agency for great good in training and performance and perform it well. Miss E. Blanche Gibson is associated with Mrs. Clark as bookkeeper and instructor in millinery. The faculty is ample for the needs of the children will be enlarged when the new buildings are equipped for the additional branches. --- The Hiwatha is doing a banner business this week, with capacity houses every night throughout the four performances. Chief comedian, *Spencer* the phenomenal success, and his admirers are comparing him favorably with Ernest Hogan in the palmiest of the much loved "Unbleached American." The audience pleases them the night after the night, after his new "Storm" His stock of witticisms seem inexhaustible. Miss Marie Brooks, soprano and Master Alonzo Collins, character声 has been added to the diction, and Mr. Geecker, battle king of the piano, gives heart interest to the varied moving pictures, interpolating frequently an illustrated band with fine effect. The band is led by the oftener as a singer. The Lyric Orchestra still holds forth on Sunday nights and draws out a host of music-lovers. The senior class of the School of Liberal Arts at Howard University has organized for the year with the following list of officers: President, R. J. Hawkins; secretary, Miss N. E. Boyd; treasurer, Miss Phoebe Perry. The officers of the Literary Society of the School of Theology are: President, L. A. Perkins; vice-president, A. H. Wijt secretary, A. H. Wijt artillerist, McAlenn; chaplain, Gearis Farris; treasurer, R. I. Bolts; sergeant-at-arms, T. S. Roundts. --- Prof. Roscoe Conklin Bruce read an able paper before the Mu-So-Lit last Friday evening entitled "Some Observer and showed, that while the Negro farmer made a better showing when brought into close contact with the white farmer, there was a steady progress evolved from the black farmer to the Negro segregation on lines of color, and the competition was less keen. Registerer W. T. Vernon, in discussing Prof. Bruce's paper, delivered one of the finest addresses ever heard before the unique conclusions reached and giving some interesting personal observations in his own western country, and describing the diversity, and other institutions in that section, are doing for the up-lift of the race, correlating the higher and industrial training and developing the well-rounded forces about him. Judge M. W. Giggs also gave an interesting talk and Prof. C. G. Harris contributed a piano solo. Prof. E. C. Williams, the new principal, will fill the single vacancy in the membership of the Mu-So-Lit. Dr. W. Bruce Evans is president of the organization. The Pen and Pencil Club met last Wednesday at the office of its president, W. L. Pollard, and decided to resume operations with the same roster of officers chosen two years ago. In an effort will be made to revive the old journalistic enthusiasm which brought the club into being. The membership will be limited to newspapermen and book writers. The club will be open on Monday and will make itself felt for the betterment of the craft in this neck-o-the-woods. Lawyer W. L. Pollard is president; J. C. Burils, secretary; J. A. Cobb, treasurer; and Thomas A. Johnson, corresponding secretary. Mr. H. P. ? ? corresponding secretary. Prof. Jesse Lawson addressed the Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday evening on "The Vacant Chair in Our Educational System." The Second Baptist Lyceum will open for the fall and winter season next Sunday, November 21st. The principal speaker will be Mr. R. W. T. Tompson, president of the Association, whose theme will be "The Rise of the Nero Correspondent." Prof. M. S. Caver will preside and there will be appropriate musical selections. Miss Maude Crump will have charge of the ticket window at the new "Macoe Theater," southeast corner of Eleventh and U streets. * ** The "Red Moon Theater," Fourteenth street, near U, which failed for lack of white patronage, has passed into the hands of Mr. L. Tomlin, the wealthy coal dealer, and is now open to the colored people. The attendance is large and the Greenbury H. Holmes is singing a budget of catchy songs, and a section of the Amherst Ochestra is rendering the incidental music. * ** The Howard University Glee Club is being reorganized, and Prof. Brown intends to make it a popular feature, not only on the University Hill, but also in neighboring cities. A good glee club adds much to the prestige of an institution, and President Thirkield is anxious that one at Howard be second to none in the country. * ** --- Julius W. Ross, of Kentucky, has been promoted from a $1,000 clerkship in the office of the auditor for the war department to $1,200; W. E. Cobb, late of the Government Printing Office, has been promoted to the department of Education; Ocla Taylor has been transferred to a $600 clerkship in the census office; Felix G. Cheatham, of Minnesota, has been appointed as a messenger in the office of the auditor for the navy department; Ocla Taylor, Lake Dale. Best of the same office has been advanced from $720 per annum to $840; John T. Howe, of North Carolina, has been promoted to an $840 clerkship in the office of the treasurer of the United States. Hon William Jay Schieffelin, an eminent philanthropist and religious worker of New York, delivered an inspiring address at the vesper service at Howard University last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Schieffelin congratulated the convention of laymen which has been in session for several days here. --- Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the popular elocutionist, has been making her headquarters in Pittsburgh for several weeks, and has met with phenomenal success, has been selling engagements in West Virginia, eastern Indiana and Pennsylvania. Her most singular triumph was the production of W. Edgar Easton's Haytien tragedy, "Dessalines" with a star cast. Miss Davis will return to Washington between Thanksgiving and Christmas for the play, and next address is 1219 Linden street, northeast. R. W. THOMPSON. SHORT FLIGHTS. BY R. W. THOMPSON Machinery will work wonders, but when it comes to picking cotton, no iron or steel device can take the place of the brawny arms and deft fingers of the Negroes of the South. No white laborers in the cotton industry can man in handling the product that represents the cornerstone of Dixieland's prosperity. --- John D. Rockefeller should bear in mind that "that tired feeling" superinduced by the "hook-worm" disease, is not confined to the "high brow" should be given a whack at this industry-destroying epidemic. Here is an instance where the National Medical Association can put its oar in to great advantage. Senator Cullom hits the mark when he suggests Former Vice-President Fairbanks for the Chinese mission. The compulsion in this connection are greatly appreciated by his friends, but serious consideration calls for the selection of a statesman of the Fairbanks caller for this position. Fairbanks may be willing to serve if the place can be elevated to the dignity of an embassy. Ambassador Fairbanks at the Court of Peking would not be a less inspiring figure he occupied a seat the Court of St. James. *** Major Rowan, who carried a message to General Garcia in Cuba during the Spanish-American war, under unusual difficulties, and was ultimately tallized in eloquent story by Fra Elbertus, has retired after a long and honorable career. The "Message to Garcia" incident has been translated into almost every language and has come to be recognized as one of the most important has been used with marked effect by Dr. Booker T. Washington and his followers to illustrate the conquering power that grows out of intelligently directed industrial efforts. The stables and the wisdom that constructs methods of accomplishment without a guide constantly at one's elbow. Dr. Washington declares that the world is a place of great beauty, the men, who like Major Rowan, can be depended upon to carry a "Message to Garcia." THE FREEMAN HOTEL, AT LIN COLN, NEB. The Freeman Hotel is the only Negro hotel in Lincoln. When passing through or stopping over, have the hack man drive to the Freeman. 226 South Ninth street, two blocks from car line. Home-cooked meals. The new manager, Mr. White. In see that you are cared for. Special rates to theatrical parties. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Race Adjustment, Howard University, Washington, D.C. A book that is same, sound, conservative, concise. Second edition. Price $2.00. Agents wanted in every town where The Freeman circulates. Liberal commission. Address the author. Burton Jewelry Co HAS Ready Money to loan on all articles of value, Watches, Jewelry and Diamonds RATES REASONABLE. 58 MONUMENT PLACE. (OLD STAR BUILDING) The largest manufacturer of Hair preparations in Boston. Dealer in Pure Human Hair Goods. For growing hair on bald heads and hair temples use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Flower 50c. For developing and beautifying the skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food. Per jar. 25c. A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. For cleansing, beautifying, and pre- cise use, use Parrish's Pearl Top Tooth Powder. Wigs, Switches, Pomps and Puffs to match your hair. Splendid workmanship. Reasonable prices. Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best preparations on the market. It stops the hair from falling out or breaking off. It beautifies and enriches it, and makes it grow. MME. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Mention The Freeman when ordering goods DO YOU KNOW that you can save from 75 to 100 per cent. on all household goods bought of WILLIAM H. BARON dealer in new and second hand goods. It costs you nothing to inspect my stock. Always something on hand that is the very thing you need. Special bargains to young married couples. 333 Indiana Ave. 233 West Vermont street. JAS. N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLER Phones—New 3058, Old, Main, 4694. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed Embalmers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant. Lowest Prices. 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night GE A. NICHOLSON, sale and retail dealer in all kinds of Cooked Fish, Oysters, Turtles, Sea Food and Poultry. 230 INDIANA AVENUE. Phones. Main, 2890; New, 1153. Indianapolis, Ind CHAS. J. BUCHANAN. RAL DIRECTORS Bois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Proprietors Indianapolis Crematory. 418 Indiana GEORGE A. NICHOL Wholesale and retail dealer in all Fresh and Smoked Fish, Oyster Frogs, Sea Food and STORE 230 INDIANA A Market Stalls 351 and 352. Phones. Main. 2390: New FRANK W. FLANNER. FUNERAL DIRE 320 North Illinois Street, In New phone 641. Proprietors Ind 320 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Ind. New phone 641. Proprietors Indianapolis Crematory. Packing, Shipping, Transfer, Storage New and Second Hand Furniture. 339 East Washington Street. Auction Room 227-9 New Jersey St. Phones 2028 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. RECEIVED DAILY Fresh Fish, Oysters AT THE OLD STAND RICKER'S FULTON MARKET, 1 Opposite Terminal Station. Phones. Ne Prompt Deliveries 9 a. m. and RECEIVED DAILY Oysters, Sea Food, AT THE OLD STAND BETTON MARKET, 127 N. Illinois St. National Station. Phones. New, 2202; Main 845. Deliveries 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. RICKER'S FULTON MARKET, 127 N. Illinois St. Opposite Terminal Station. Phones. New, 2282; Main 845. Prompt Diversions 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. LAMP CAP --- --- LINCOLN HAIR POMADE MAKES HAIR HAIR DOPE SMOOTH KEeps HAIR FROM BREADED OFF LINCOLN HAIR POMADE KEeps FOLIAR WHILE WHILE SOME SOME HAIR GROW SLOWLY WHICH NOT WOULD YOU BATH BARE YOUR HAIR-SOFT AND LONG SOFTING YOU CAN PUT IT UP IN THE LAST STYLE ON SHORT AND KINNY To straighten out that kinky, curly hair, putting it in the most perfect condition to be combed into any shape, just try a bottle of LINCOLN HAIR POMADE. There is no other preparation on earth to equal LINCOLN HAIR POMADE in producing soft, beautiful hair. Lincoln Hair Pomade is a natural hair cleanser—a natural promoter of growth and naturally reduces the hair to a straight and combable condition; but also supplies the hair with a silky sheen and gloss. No matter how rough or heavy your hair is now, no matter how hard or curly it may be, the use of Lincoln Hair Pomade will give you hair that can well be the envy of others. Lincoln Hair Pomade is the only highly recommended preparation for this purpose on the market. It is Lincoln Hair Pomade you want, so refuse weak and inferior substitutes. Do not take anything that is claimed to be good, but insist on getting the genuine. PRICE 15 CENTS. Manufactured by THE LINCOLN POMADE COMPANY, NORFOLK, VA., U. S. A. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for keep it. send 20 cents in silver or stamps TO THE LINCOLN POMADE CO. De- partment. We will send you a bottle to return mail. SHANK Prospect 37001 320 E. Fremont 341 The cut here-in, a display of the Eureka Comb in its purity. Scientifically constructed. A combination of metals—brass, copper and steel—a battery. For the purpose here, in mentioned: By straightening beautifully crimpy hair, making straight hair soft and airy, causing anybody's hair to grow rapidly, no doubt about it; putting the scalp and hair in a most perfect condition; a preventative from any ill effects in its use, a great aid to nature, stopping the hair from falling, eradicating dandruff. There are other Combs. The Eureka has no equal—satisfying the most doubtful. Since we know the cause of not having beautiful hair, we offer our Comb as an aid, quickening in every manner, giving what is considered one's glory. Beautiful Hair. We warn the public against imitations. A Letter Patent and the secret of preparing the metals in the construction, are in our keeping. We guarantee the Comb to answer for every purpose here-in disclosed. We repeat again the splendid results obtained by following directions that are sent out with every Comb. Price complete, each, $1.50 (one dollar and fifty cents). The Eureka Quinine and Pomade, a splendid preparation, works in harmony with the Comb. Price 50c (fifty cents) per four ounce can. P. O., Express Money Order or Certified Check should accompany order, otherwise we send C. O. D. M. E. H. Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. Taylor's New Shampoo Dryer and Hair Straightener! This Comb, properly heated, and the use of LaCreole Hair Pomade, will bring the most crimpy hair straight and silky at every stroke and cause a rapid growth of the hair. Don't put it off but send $1.00 today and get the Comb by return mail. PRICE OF COMB $1. Large, Heavy, Strong and Durable. Made of copper and brass associated together and cast into one solid piece; highly polished and fully nickel plated; goes well which goes through the large Wood handle and screws. Internets end of comb to prevent the handle from getting loose or coming off. Remember it's all in one piece. Nothing to get out of order, will last a lifetime. Price of Hair Straightener and Alcohol Heater complete $1.50. TAYLOR'S SPECIAL ALCOHOL HEATER Is the handiest and most convenient method of heating the Comb, and can be closed up so that you can put it in your hand-bag. Price 50c. For best results use LaCreole Hair Pomade. It not only meets every requirements of the Comb Straightener, but promotes a luxurient growth of the hair. Price 25c. SEND FOR MY FREE CATALOGUE illustrating the Largest and Most Complete Line of Hair Goods in this country for colored people, such as Bangs, Wigs, Puffs, Switches, Pompadours, Hair Pins, Combs, Brushes, etc. Agents Wanted. T. W. TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. When writing please mention this paper. See our latest style overcoats, the smartest creations yet fashioned in men's wear. It is an aristocratically smart coat, designed for our trade only. Suits and overcoats you purchase from our beautiful line surpass any selection you have seen. We have our own tailors and supervise our own work, and try on our coats two days after we take your order. Suits and Overcoats $18.00 and up. IT'S DIFFERENT: "A LEVINSON HAT" THAT'S WHY most men prefer their top piece branded with a "Levinson Label." If there's a new "kink" known to Hatdom, I have it. 37 North Penna. Street. LEVINS Geo. E. Co. Plumbing, gas, steam and hot water heating. Repair Estimates cheerfully given. All word guaranteed. Phones New.....5588 Old. Main.....2998 812 North West St. N. A. MOORE. Pres. W. H. ALLERDICE. Vice-Pres. Moore Grocery Co. Pure Food Stores Phones: NEW, 892, 891 OLD, 892, 891: 164 N The C. J. Clark & Co. HAT STORE 217 Indiana Ave., Has opened with a complete line of GENTS HEALTH You are invited to inspect the A Burning Q The Indianapolis Asks your patronage. Place your A Real Coal Co 10—Big Yards—10 125— Both Phones 1700. Main O EUREKA COMB CO., CHATTANOOGA, TENN. The Eureka May of the Eureka Comb in its purity. Scien brass, copper and steel—a battery. For the beautifully crimpy hair, making straight hair rapidly, no doubt about it; putting the scalp from any ill effects in its use, a great aid to dandruff. There are other Combs. The Eureka Comb is known for its purity, giving what is considered public against imitations. A Letter Patent and action, are in our keeping. We guaranteed, we repeat again the splendid result with every Comb. Price complete, each Quinine and Pomade, a splendid preparation (fifty cents) per four ounce can. P. O., N. Company order, otherwise we send C. O. D. TED. THE EUREKA SELLS QUICKLY WHAT EUREKA COMB LEVINSON 41 South Illinois Street. O. E. Conrad steam and hot water heating. Repair work promptly attended to. carefully given. All word guaranteed. Sixteen years experience. 812 North West Street, Indianapolis, In. W. H. ALLERDICE, Vice-Pres. WM. L. HOY, Sec-Tre. Store Grocery Company Pure Food Store. 164 North Illinois Street J. Clark & Company's HAT STORE Anna Ave., Shiel Building opened with a complete line of the latest styles in TS HEAD GEAR You are invited to inspect their goods. Turning Question Indianapolis Coal Co. kts your patronage. Place your order with Real Coal Company. 10—Big Yards—10 125—Teams—125 1700. Main Office 113 N. Penn. EUREKA COMB CO. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Eureka Comb ka Comb in its purity. Scientifically constructed. and steel—a battery. For the purpose here, compy hair, making straight hair soft and airy, not about it; putting the scalp and hair in a most effects in its use, a great aid to nature, stopping the ha- here are other Combs. The Eureka has no equal—sat- tion, cause of not having beautiful hair, we offer ou- anner, giving what is considered one's glory, Beautiful tations. A Letter Patent and the secret o- ur keeping. We guarantee the Comb to repeat again the splendid results obtained by follo in Comb. Price complete, each $1.50 (o- omade, a splendid preparation, works in for four ounce can. P. O., Express Mo- ney Order o- otherwise we send C. O. D. EUREKA SELLS QUICKLY WHENEVER INTRODUCED Comb Co. Phones: NEW,892,891. 164 North Illinois Street. OLO,892,891. The Eureka Comp. Chattanooga, Tenn. --- $2 Stiff or Soft Fall Styles. for the young people at their leisure moments. Mr. Smith is grandly supported by very pleasant wife, and Mr. Geo. W. Blake, the club has been revived after a vacation of some days. The members are planning to give quite a function in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Blake entertained the club last Wednesday night on course dinner. The house was decorated with the club colors, yellow and black. Mrs. Blake presided at the piano. Mrs. Clay and Mr. Blake selections, after which the guests were carried to their homes in an automobile. Mr. Smith, Mr. Manning will entertain the club next week evening, at their home in Portage Avenue. Special to The Freeman Weeman. Dr. Ernest Lymphey minister to Liberia, was the guest of honor at a reception given at the host of Rev. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Church Extension Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Woodhaven, New York, last week. The reception was attended the leading profession and business men of the city.... Centennial M. E. Church, Dr. W. Wawrung pastor, is celebrating its 130th anniversary, its 130th anniversary, when Frederick Douglass came to Baltimore over 70 years ago, he joined that church. It was during this period that he was involved in the endeavor which prepared him to become one of the most famous ante-slavery figures. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Chas. Skinner, a widely known young man of this city, departed this life on Tuesday, after several months of illness. His remission was followed by a widow and young son...Mr. Thomas Wheeler was in Pittsburgh, Monroe, where he was a pastor. John Wesley Chapel, last Sabbath, was a grand success and largely attended...Mr. Clinton Skinner left Saturday for Pittsburgh. Miss Joseph Owing is seriously ill at the City Hospital...Wm. Haup, of Sharon, Pa., is spending several days in Washing-ton, where he is spending several days with his parents. PETER H. I have helped thousands of others. I am sure I can also make your pathway through life EASIER, BROADER and BRIGHTER, My support and counsel are now generously offered to you. We want an honest, hustling and energetic MAN AND WOMAN in each neighborhood to become our DEPUTY and solicit members. No experience needed. WE TEACH YOU HOW. Pleasant and easy work. Makes you a LEADER. You have a good time mingling with the people while making money for yourself. Advances your social standing and prominence in the community. Liberal pay for each member secured. Soliciting outfit furnished free. Also a beautiful lithographed COMMISSION-OF-AUTHORITY and full instructions. No trouble to "make good" with our new plan. Easy to get members. No other Society in the WHOLE WORLD like this. Nobody else to talk against. Have entire field to yourself. WE HELP YOU CONSTANTLY. We write you an exclusive DISTRICT CONTRACT. No other I-L-U Deputy can legally work in your District. WORK ENTIRE TIME OR ONLY DURING YOUR SPARE HOURS—Just as you choose. Make lots of money. WEAR GOOD CLOTHES. Always able to jingle the coin in your pocket. Looked up to as a GREAT ONE by your friends. Be the first one to write and get this position for your neighborhood. Don't let anyone else beat you. Apply QUICK if you mean BUSINESS. Cut This Coupon Out—Fill In Blanks—And Mail Hon. W. G. Critchlow, 120 I-L-U Building, Dayton, Ohio. Kind Sir: I have read your advertisement and wish to receive your help in getting ahead in life. I am a believer that "In Union There Is Strength." Please tell me how to become a member of your wonderful International Liberty Union. Send me your big book FREE OF COST TO ME, also the other circulars explaining the many benefits of membership in the I-L-U. I will read them carefully and consider the question of joining. My full name is..... (Write plainly) My P. O., R. F. D. or St. Address is..... (Write plainly) Do you want to be the District Deputy for your neighborhood?..... SPRINGFIELD, ILL. SOUTH BEND. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to the very unique banquet was accorded the waiters of the Oliver Hotel by the congenial and successful headwaiter, Mr. Bland. The banquet was managed by the management of the Coterie Club Mr. V. Smith. Rev. Smith, as guest of honor, acquitted himself with an able address, dwellings on the young Negro and Bland. The club was best spared no pains to make every young man feel at home, presiding as a father over his sons. Several short talks were given to the guests in music and games, and each wishing the other a happy good-night. The Coterie Club is one of the finest clubs in the State. At the courtyard cafe, which affords much pleasure "Ask and ye shall receive." Your sincere friend, Founder and Grand President I.L. U. Society. Editor-in-Chief of the UNION JOURNALR. Deputies Wanted BALTIMORE, MD. WASHINGTON, PA. Wage=Earners andCrop=Raisers, Everywhere Here is Hope and Help for You FOLLOW MY LEAD TO BETTER LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS Read this message of assured Help and Happiness—then write and ask me to tell you all about my plan of UPLIFT that is helping and making happier thousands of men and women in all parts of this country—and in foreign lands, too. IF YOU ARE an honest and hard-working man or woman—engaged in the constant struggle for an existence—sacrificing your energy and vitality in any line of labor or drudging toll—trying to provide an honest living for yourself and loved ones—daily plodding along a pathway beset with obstacles and discouragement—then you are one of the many thousands that need me and my help. And I will positively help you—FREELY, GENEROUSLY AND SUDSTANTIALLY HELP YOU. remain the same amount, however, all the time. The Order is now promoting a plan for members to get their supplies from a General Store and Warehouse at wholesale prices, and to sell their crop by same plan and get the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. This aims to cut out the GRASPING SPECULATORS. Members enjoy reading the monthly UNION JOURNAL. This is the official organ of the Order and gives all the news of the whole jurisdiction, as well as some other things that will A Wonderful Record I am the Founder and Grand President of the INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION OF THE WORLD. This is a great Protective and Cooperative Secret Union. It is now seven and one-half years old. Over 550 Subordinate Unions have been chartered. More than 53,000 memberships are now outstanding. A world of good has been accomplished. Helps to advance the conditions of all its members. Uplifts cropraisers. Emancipates the downcast and despairing. Upholds the distressed and death-stricken home. Relieves the needs of members. No Other Order Like This Nowhere in the whole world is there another society like this. Compare the many good features of this Union with anything you know of—the I-L-U will welcome such comparison. Men and women are admitted equally. Any age from 15 to 60 years is accepted. All members pay the same rate of monthly dues. Our Jurisdiction the Whole World The Relief work of the Order is widespread and commendable. Relief in case of children which is limited to from $5 to $10. Beneficiaries' Death葬债 is $25 maximum. On members the limited amount varies—from $25 to $500—according to length of membership. Monthly dues Embrace This Great Opportunity Thousands of people now know me and bless my name. Some of them are your people, people you know or have heard of—people living in your state. They are following my lead and reaping the benefits every day—yes every hour—of the great things that this Order has done for them. I will satisfy you that I am responsible, honest and in every way worthy of your full and complete confidence—that I am able to do for you all that I claim and more. This Order holds an official charter from the Government of Ohio which authorizes it to help you in every way that it can. Don't turn a deaf ear to my message or close your eyes in the presence of this great opportunity. Think of your condition and that of your fellowmen. Think how anxious I am to make life brighter and easier for you—then write to me at once for my complete plan and offer to you. It is all yours, together with my book of self-help—just for the asking. WRITE QUICK AND GET MY NEW BOOK FREE. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Mr. McHenry Allen died recently at the Passarrant Hospital, after a short illness. He was sixty-four years old and was well known in this city. For years he worked as a nurse, and he was a wife, several daughters and sons. The funeral was held at F. M. Coard's undertaking parlor and was largely attended. Rev. L. E. Christy had charge of the service. The little child of Mrs. Myrtle Brown, who has been ill with typhoid fever, is slowly improving. The dinner given on Tuesday was attended by the members of the Second Baptist Church, who attended. A free lunch was served to all the voters of this city and their wives. on Monday night, November 11, at the K. of E. Christy, where the evening was Dr. Carnett, of Macon City, Mo. of the Western University. The supper given on Tuesday night, November 9, at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, on Monday, November 11, at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, is getting along nicely. She recently had an operation performed for appendicitis. Miss Jessie Britt, who has been real sick, is able to be about, and is at her home. Mrs. Mattie Carpenter, who has been real sick, is being along nicely. She recently had an operation performed for appendicitis. Dr. Carnette, of Macon City, Mo. devised an able sermon at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, before a large audience. He also lectured at M. Emery Baptist Church on the same night, on saloons. A rehearsal was held at the home of Mrs. Laura Nelson on South Sandy street. A good program This is the Book My message of Hope and Encouragement to the thousands of work-weary, worried and struggling Laboring Men and Women, EVERY-WHERE. THIS BOOK Tells all about the International Liberty Union... Points the way to freedom from Worry, Toll and bitterness of life's Drudgery Explains How and Why the Protecled Secret and Protecled order will Help and Benefit you— Don't shun this great Opportunity— Learn how to get ahead Learn how to get ahead in life This is the chance of your ifetime— Get this great book NOW It is Free for the Asking ACT AT ONCE ners Raisers, everywhere- d Help for You LEAD TO BETTER LIVING AND WORKING CONDITIONS happiness...then write and ask me to tell you and making happier thousands of men and reign lands, too remain the same amount, however, all the time. The Order is now promoting a plan for members to get their supplies from a General Store and Warehouse at wholesale prices, and to sell their crop by same plan and get the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. This aims to cut out the GRASPING SPECULATORS. Members enjoy reading the monthly UNION JOURNAL. This is the official organ of the Order and gives all the news of the whole jurisdiction, as well as some other things that will interest you and That You Ought to Know. Beautiful Membership Certificate to every member. Real black leather card-case and world-wide recognized Membership Card free to each member. Wage earners are helped to advance their conditions—to get more money for their labor—to reduce their hours of labor and to secure modified and more satisfactory working conditions in general. Members are recognized as Brothers and Sisters wherever they may go. Members have the privilege of becoming shareholders and of becoming LIFE MEMBERS without any more dues to pay. Investigate This Splendid Fraternity No matter where you live or what your occupation, whether married or single, it will be greatly to your advantage to belong to this great Order. Boys and girls, men and women, from 15 to 60 years, all are welcome. No discrimination as to politics, nationality, occupation, color or religion. All will find this a most protective institution. Parents and children both join. Beautiful ritualistic work. Full ceremony. Two classes of membership—one joins the Grand Lodge at the Home Office in Dayton, Ohio—the other joins Subordinate Unions in the Home Community. Grand secret work—entirely different from all other societies. Impossible to tell all here. You must get complete information by mail—furnished free if you write. --- was rendered and excellent refreshments were served...The Friday Art Club met recently with Mrs. Eugene Hayden, and was royally entertained...Rev. Cotter, of sermons at the Second Christian Church, November 14, before a good audience...Mrs. Zora Stewart is seriously ill...Mrs. Wilson, who is ill at the Catholic Hospital, is improving...Aunt Lucy Jackson, who has been very ill, does not seem to improve. WEST BADEN, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN I am the man who will protect, aid and help uplift you. Your sincere and true friend, Founder and Grand Prairie at the LUU Editor in Chief of the UNION JOURNAL Listen to Me To all the hard-working, debt-wary and struggling for a livelihood Wage, Earning and Crop-Relief time and opportunity. HERE IS HOPE AND PROMISE OF KELIEF FOR YOU Follow My Lead to the land of Happiness and Plenty, I have protected and helped thousands of others. I AM SURE I CAN MAKE YOUR PATHWAY EASIER and BRIGHTER Read this message of assured enjoyment and happiness for you and all your people. This is my Official Emblem, the world emerald, for all well-provisioned peace and happiness because of all full freedom from warment L.U.U. PUBLISHED FORM - SECOND EDITION - NO. 2022 THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurious head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries the hair, removing the dandruff; and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heat-put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heat. Detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heat- and is held by a turn of the handle. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write Co., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sanitarium School for Nurses MENT OF MEDICAL & SURGICAL DISEASES ate on consulting staff. Surroundings quiet patient receives personal attention. Excel-ing and transporting patients living in other is for the care of lying in women. Nurses is hospital, but receive their theoretical训-Terms reasonable. Consulting hours, 8 to m. All communications private. For all H. Ward, M. D., 722 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis Hair Beautiful Soft, Silky and Long? Does it comb easily without breaking? Is it straight? Does it smooth out nicely? Can you do it up in any of the charm-ing styles, so it will stay, and make you proud of it? Is it long and full of life? If you cannot say YES to all of the above questions, then you need Nelson's Hair Dressing The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating rod which long the hair, is alone put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Fill with alcohol and light here MAGIC MAGIC PATENT APPLIED FOR TOP Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ward's Sanitarium And Training School for Nurses HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL & SURGICAL DISEASES Best specialist of the state on consulting staff. Surroundings quiet and home-like and every patient receives personal attention. Excellent facilities for handling and transporting patients living in other cities. Fine surroundings for the care of lying in women. Nurses are not only trained in this hospital, but receive their theoretical training in the City Hospital. Terms reasonable. Consulting hours, 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 3, 6 to 8 p. m. All communications private. For all information address Joseph H. Ward, M. D., Is Your Hair Beautiful NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING is the finest hair pomade on the face of the earth for colored people. 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When it comes to the weather, the dispensing gods have had the poor in mind. The widespread influence of Senator Albert J. Beveridge will be felt at Washington this winter. By Sunday the turkey will have gone through its three “epochs"— hot roast, cold, hash—exit, sine die. You can get The Freeman one year during, the month of December, for $1.00, Mayor-elect Lew Shank is begin- ning to have experiences at being mayor. One can't always carry out his pre-election promises. ‘The only regrettable thing about the great Lyon-Scott Liberian dinner in Washington. recently was the fail- ure to have the press represented in the list of speakers. ‘The Daily Metropolitan i8 a daily publication by Negroes of Dallas, Texas. It is the only effort of the kind in the country by the race. We hope prosperity to the- venture. President Taft is not in favor of the “pork barrel;” he is in for judicious expenditure of the public’s money, placing where it will be of the greatest benefit to the country. The Demonstrative Exposition for 1913 stands approved generally, but to whom shall be ascribed the glory and honor is not definitely settled. Booker T. Washington has the great er credit of being the original promul- gator. Corner stone of the new science hall at Howard University was laid last Tuesday. Addresses were made by Honorable Richard ‘A. Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior; Dr. Robert S. Woodard, of the Carnegie Insti- tution of Washington; and Dr. Charles Wardell Stiles, director of the Rockefeller fund for combating the hook worm disease. “The die is cast.” ‘The semi-centen- nial exposition of the progress is to be held in 1913. President Taft has endorsed it. Congress is sure to ex tend substantial aid. ‘The States will follow suit, Booker T. Washington and the National Negro Business League will. do the heavy work and the celebration will be an. inter national success. Let's all pull off our coats and push the enterprise along. Remember the folks at home by or- dering The Freeman, Sent to their address one year—$1.00. FIRST FORMAL THANKSGIVING. The first formal thanksgiving proclamation, and from which the present custom descended, originated with Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of State for President George Wash- ington. The proclamation was issued October 3, 1789. The proposition was stubbornly fought, and by no less an individual than Thomas Jefferson; he ‘was one of many who felt that the thing smacked top much of monarchy, ‘Thomas Jefferson’s principal reason, however, for opposing the day was in keeping with his rare democracy and undefiled, that the state was interfer- ing in affairs of religion. DOES LOCAL OPTION PAY FROM MORAL STANDPOINT? ‘The press of Indiana daily confirms the statement that liquor is continu: ing to be sold in officially “dry” cour ties. It further has been shown be- yond all doubt that the amount of drunkenness is greater by far in “dry” territory at present than it was be- fore it was voted dry. Where there is an effect there is always a cause. Let us inquire into the cause. It is a well-known fact that the mail order liquor houses of Kentucky and other contiguous states are flood- ing Indiana with their goods at prices much less to the consumer than it cost if purchased in licensed saloons —such advertisement is now appear- ing in the columns of The Freeman. ‘What the mail order liquor houses of other states are not accomplishing in the nulification of the prohibition laws is being amply carried out by “social clubs” and other hell holes known as “blind tigers” and “speak easies.” Ap- proximately sixty counties in Indiana have been yoted “dry,” aggregating more than, three-fourths of the state’s actual area, and yet a well-known pro- hibition leader has declared that there is not a “dry” spot in Indiana. If this be true, of what avail has prohibition been in the suppression of the liquor traffic in the state? If prohibition DOES NOT prohibit, why then withhold longer from the taxpayers the millions in revenue that is now going into the coffers of un: principled individuals whom the law CANNOT or WILL not restrain? ‘The well regulated and morally con: ducted saloon, restrained by especial ly legislated laws of operation and a restriction as to number, would be far more preferable and profitable to the masses than the present loose and un- satisfactory methods brought about by prohibition. Truly we may all well ask ourselves—“Does Local Op- tion pay from a moral standpoint?” POLITICALLY, WHERE 1S THE NEGRO AT? We have been watching the Press throughout the country for some days to see (1) if Senator Cullum, of IIll- nois, would himself rise and refute the charges that he has gone on record as favoring the wholesale disfranchise- ment of the Negro citizens in the South. (2) As to whether President ‘Taft would deny that he is wrongly quoted as concurring with the Sen. ator’s views, but the Associated Press has afforded us no relief. We have waited in vain for refutation from either of the distinguished representa- tives of the G. O. P. and take for granted that they must beeaccurately quoted. That being the case, all we have to say is, words are inadequate to express our surprise and disap- pointment, especially when viewed in the light of what the Negro has suf- fered for those very men and the party since the day of emancipation. When we think of the oceans of blood shed by the Negro and men—we mean white men—of the North to perpetu- ate the principles of the Republican party, when we think of all this, and more, we are astonished beyond utter- ance that right now at this particular hour we are “wounded in the house of our friends,” lacerated and thrown overboard, and now into the sea just where our late lamented leader, Fred- erick Douglas said we would be if we ourselves desert the party now. What would Mr, Douglas say were he alive today—can any one guess? And what is this sacrifice on the alter laid, namely, listen and think as you read: “To build up a lily white Republican party.” Where is the Neero at? MAYOR-ELECT SHANK’S RETURN —WHAT WILL HE DO FOR THE NEGRO CITIZENS? Mayor-elect Lew Shank has returned after an absence of two weeks or more, and our city politicians are all agog wondering what he is doing for them. The Freeman wishes it could accurately guess what his honor will do in the appointments to be given the colored brethern, but it cannot at the present time. There is such a hue and cry of discontent among the white poll- ticians just now over the recent an- nouncement by his honor of the Public Safety Board that we shall have to wait to see how the Mayor harmonizes that all-important matter before we can with any degree of accuracy pre- dict what he will do for the Negro citizens. It has been suggested that probably all that his honor will do for them at present will be to assure those who are already in office that they may re- main over through his administration, but then this would hardly be fair, as we have a number of equally as well qualified men who would do honor to the race and credit to themselves if but given a chance. This we feel that Mr. Shank realizes and knows. We shall see what*we shall see, and time will tell. PRESIDENT TAFT AND THE NEGRO. President Taft has just recently closed a long “and most interesting tour through the South and West. He has been making addresses of more or less importance on matters of nation- al concern; once ina while he has had something to say upon the race ques. tion. He visited Jackson, Miss. where he eulogized the late President of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, but we are informed that the Negro citizens of that city failed to enthuse, and positively declined to make a spectacular affair of themselves, say- ing frankly that they did not like the President's Negro policy, and we give them credit for their manhood and honesty; We despise a sycophant. If you don’t like a thing, say so. ‘The Freeman doesn’t see very much en: couragement for the race in the pres: ent attitude of the President towards us as a tace. He seems to be labor: ing under the idea that we are yet a child race, and must not think our- selves out of the primary department. He figures that for us to lose the fran chise in the South wouldn't do the race any special harm, and besides if this is accomplished, why, the gain would be enormous for the party. Eleven Southern States would be gained for the Republican party, and thus the obliteration of the Mason and Dixon line, and a sure enough reunited coun- try, at the expense of the poor Negro. ‘The Negro, who has always been true to the Republican party, and has helped to make it what it is, and has even helped largely in the election of the present chief executive, is now to be given what his blessed Master had offered him on the Cross—“vine gar and gall.” From one cause and another the Negro has been a ball, tossed between the” political parties of the country, and charges and coun- ter-charges have done but little to re: lieve him. But he is now “wounded in the house of his friends.” Will he profit by the lesson? We shall see ‘what we ahall sea. CAIRO’S DISGRACE. We thought that Cairo, Ill, was deep enough in infamy shame and disgrace when she roasted the dead body of the alleged Negro rapist a few days since, but here comes on the scene ministers of the gospel, pastors of the several white tongre- gations of that infamous city with spongy backbone preaching sermons defending the lynchers. What a a spectacles Better had said noth- ing than to have given out such senti- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. mental hogwashism. Think of the church of th living God defending red-handed and cold-blooded murder- ers, and listen at the fallacy of their plea, “Failure of the law of the State to punish crime.” “Frequency of the violation of the law,” etc. Banish the thought This failure, supposed or real, of judges and juries to con- viet has been for some years the hardest worked justification for com- munities which have sloughed off the civilization of ten thousand years to descend into the primitive brute. What as a defense does the argu- ment amount to anyhow When and where in this broad land has there ever been a failure and delay to meet out summary punishment to a Negro criminal charged with any crime, but especially charged with the aforesaid crime. The Freeman is against lynchings and always will be. No matter to us whether the victim be white or colored, we stand for the sovernty of the law, The city of Cairo is in disgrace, and me make bold to assert it and we call upon Governor Deneen to do his whole duty in the premises as we believe he will, It isn’t a case of sentiment— we plead for justice and the rights of man, irrespective of race or nationality or previous condition of servitude. How can a democracy maintain without erying shame upon itself that its legislatures, its courts, its police administration, are un- representative; we can imagine a Hindu Brahman justifying murder for the English oppressor; we can imagine a christian priest justifying the assassination of a despot, but we cannot, in this particular case, see any reason why ministers of the gospel should sympathize with a mob murder in a free and self-governing community. We should consider it utterly incredible if Cairo had not supplied the fact. NATIONAL GRAND LODGE ECHO. Texas U. B. F. Divides Into Gaines- Perry Farmer-Bledsoe Factions —No Grand Temple Yet. Rbectal to 1 HE PREEMAN. DENISON, Tex., November 25.—There are merry times in’ the U. B, F. and 8. M. ‘T, lodges in this State now, and the echo of the Gaines-Perry, Farmer-Bledsoe split in the National Grand Lodge is sounding loudly in this State. Previous to the last meeting of the Na- tional Grand Lodge at St, Paul there were mere murmurings in this State, but it seems the Gaines sympathizers feared to come out in the open. Since then things have changed. 8. 'B. Rose, of Waco, fresh from the Grand Lodge, hailed as the rep- resentative of the Galnes-Perry faction, enlisted the support of Dr. J. M. Mosely, of Fort Worth, and immediately it became Apparent there was ‘something doing in the U, B. F. circles in the Lone Star State, ‘They issued a warm circular, laying State Grand Master Bledsoe ahd. Secretary Gross, and calling for a meeting of repre- sentatives of the different lodges and tem= ples at Fort Worth last month. ‘Texas has no Grand ‘Temple, although there are about 200 temples in’ the State, It seems as though Rose and Mosely laid the blame of no temple to Bledsoe and Gross, and ‘worked up much interest’ by their ‘promise of a Grand Temple to the 8S. M, 'T. ‘Then it is stated Mrs. C. Schull, 6f Galveston, whose title appears as Grand Princess (supposedly of the Farmer-Bled- soe faction), issued a call to the temples to send delegates to Houston. As the pros- Pect of a Grand Temple supposed to bear the good will of G. M. Bledsoe and G. 8. Grogs seemed to be more alluring than the ‘one proposed by Tose and Movely, natur- ally (10! dampened ‘the interest “fn” their cause. But the Grand Temple was not to be 80 soon, for just recently a circular was issued Calling off the meeting in Hous- ton, and instead each temple 1s to send a written statement whether they desire a Grand ‘Temple, and it is understood a me- morlal will be’ stmt the next Grand Lodge. ‘The Grand Lodge admits only men dele- fates, the femples bein: permitted to se lect Dréthers as delegates. It would seem an easy matter If the temples were repre- sented to secure a Grand ‘Temple, but the Tose sympathizers claim Bledsoe is against tha move, as he will lose $2 per visit to each temple, and intends to block the move Probably, pointing to the “committee” Toute as an easy method. We learn that ‘Rose has been enjoined by the courts now from interfering with the Texas U. B. F, and S, M. T.; If this be so, the fight may be expegted’ to break ‘out in some unlooked-for place. With what dissension there is the State officers reports are healthy Indications of the financial standing of the order., ‘They report $15,873.90 for. the last quaiter In last year, and $58,869.17. from all sources for ghe past year. “A $50,000 bullding was puréhased in Houston in 1907 as an. in- vestment, and the last Grand Lodge in Fort Worth In 1908 reported favorably on the resolution amending the charter of the ode rin this State, permitting the Grand Lodge to operate a banking and trust de- partment. Grand. Secretary Gross has heen ‘making a special study of the bank- ing business, it is learned, and the sue- cessful operation of this department by this lodge will mark an epoch in secret societies In this State. Dr. J, 8, Foster left for the hedalde of his mother, who is ill In ‘Tennessee... Mrs, Inez Pruitt, Miss Nannie Sparks,” F. D. Woods, H. M. Gillean’ attended the Ainsworth:Carry ‘wedding in Sherman, ‘Thursday night. This wedding was. the swellest ever attempted in the county seat, «ss THE FREEMAN at the Owl Drug Store. “HERKS” DOWN THE SNAILS. Special to THe FREEMAn: ‘ANDERSON, Ind.—The Hereutean foot- all, team, of ‘indianapolis defeated “the Shails, a local team, fast Sunday, 6 to 0. The game was hard fought trom’ start to finish, and 1 n two or three Instances tt looked ‘as though the Snails would. score. The goal of the “Eferks" has not been crossed this. season, and. they have not heen defeated Im three years, “The “Herks" and Columbia Giants meet ‘Thanksgiving day at Northwestern Park, Indianapolis. PERU, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Miss Lillian Telly has returned home, a. Mr. D, Willams is Ul. Mes. fe Webb ‘spent ‘Thanksgiving with ‘her’ par- (nts. --cMlisa Mabel ‘Kelly bntertained. a dinner’ Sunday in honor of Mrs, Sarai Green Byrd. HARRISBURG, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN, Mesdames Carrie Webb and Eva Bar- nett attended the basket dinner at Car- mel, Til, Sunday.....Mrs. Frances Shelby, of Murphysboro, Thi, is visiting friends here this week. ..The Ladies, Ald of the AC ht B. “Church’ rendered a "musicale at the Church ‘Thanksgiving... Hew. B. F. Mass, John Willams and Miss Ena Blau are Very Ill... John Messer of Nashville, ‘Tenn., i the siest of his parents... Mrs E:Hamilton “of Murphvaboro. was’ Uh guest of Mrs. Carrie Webb. -..Mr. John Bilan died Thursday morning at his home with heart trouble... THE FREEMAN on Pale every Saturday at Mrs. Eva Bar- nett’s Barber Shop. FLINT, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Messrs. James Hayes and Wm. Richer, of Pontiac. Mich... were the guests of Misses Goldie and Gertrude Burch, on Tuesday....The marriage of Miss Bernice Walker and Mr. Robert Bilis of Toledo, ©,, took place at the home of Mr. and Mis. B. "Dickerson, last. ‘Thursday.... Mme, F. Preston of Detroit gave a Law- renee Dunbar recital at the A. M. E. Church Wednesday under the auspices of the Preston W. C, T. U.. which was well Attended. An ‘ovation was accorded the Madame, which produced! the much ‘desir. ed encore... Mrs. J. O. Linney gave an at-home Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mme. Preston....Mrs. F. W. Beck Is Visiting relatives and friends in Marion, Ind., a few weeks. ...Mr. and Mrs, Henry Johnson gave a reception, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Vick, Thursday evening. _.- Rev. T. W. Beck, pastor of the A. M i" Chureh, preached a soul-stirring ‘ser- mon, Sunday, on “Prosperity the Gift of Goa.”—Habakdeuk 1215-16 MORGANTOWN, W. VA. SDE SO Se FRE SM. A union meeting, was held at the A. E. Chureh last, Friday evening. ‘The “fol: lowing officers were elected: lev. Payne, pastor of First Baptist Church, president . H. Lewis, vice-president; Rev. Bruce, Secretary ; John W. Dixon, treasurer. ‘The following’ committce was appointed: Mrs Nancy Hilton, Miss" Lucy’ Coston, Mrs. Beazell, and others. ‘The union meeting consists of all officers, ministers and con- gregations of the three colored churches of this city, namely, Jones Chapel M._ 1, Chureh, St. Paul A“ M. E. Church, First BaptistChurch. ‘The first union rally. will be held Sunday, November 28, in Jones Chapel M. B. Chureh. Rey. J. A! Hunt will preach at 11 a.m, Rev. S, Ghristian, pas- tor of A.M. E. Chureh will preach’ at. 3 O'clock. “ev. Payne, the. president, ‘will preach) at 80 p. m._.Miss Louisa ‘Jenk- ins, who has been in Fairmont, has re- turned home, after visiting friends. and relatives, and will remain at home fora few weeks with her sick sister, Mrs. R. Garner, on the West Side... -Mr. John H. Lewis ‘took ‘Thanksgiving ‘dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Washington's, on Chest- nut street....‘The union Thanksgiving services were held in the A. M. B. Chureh, ;...Miss Celia Parker is confined to her bed’ sick at 284 Water street....The first quarterly meeting will be heid’ in the A. M., B. Church on December 5._ Rev, J. H Accove, presiding elder: Rev. S. Christian, pastor....There will be a’ chicken. and waffle ‘supper in the lecture room of the A.M. EL. Church, “Beechurst avenue, Weanesday evening, November 24._..The Missionary Society’ of the First “Baptist Chureh of Morgantown was delightfully entertained on Thursday afternoon. at. the home of Mrs, Alexander, on South High street....Mr. C, W, Thomas and Mr, Ur- Vel Grawford were the guests of Mr, Wallace Smith, of Point Marion, Pa., last week. ...Mlss “Etta Anderson Was called home last Saturday by the death of her brother, Mr. John Walker....Mrs. Minnie Grant ‘entertained at dinner’ Sunday. for Rev. Curry. Those present were Miss Lucy Coston, Miss Irene Armstead, Miss ‘f. Johnson ‘of Point Plaesant and Mr. Henry Wilkerson.....The Ladies’ Willing Workers’ Club met at the home of Mrs, C. W. ‘Thomas, ‘383 Chestnut street, on Wednesday evening, after which business was transacted and refreshments served. _.+ There will be no services in the A. M. #, Chureh and First Baptist Church. Sun- day, Both churches will combine and join in the union rally services all day at Jones Chapel ME. ‘Church, Chestnut street, Sunday, November 28....West Side, Mor: gantown, W. Va., is coming nicely. ‘A new street ear line is being built from town over on the West Side to Mount Morris, Waynesburg and Washington, Pa, and connects the line clear through to Pitts- burg, Pa. ‘The citizens of Morgantown will be able to ride on the new street car Tine clear through to Mount Morris, Pa., ‘by Christmas, if nothing happens. DULUTH—SUPERIOR. At the earnest solicitation of the many readers of THE FREEMAN at the head of the lakes, ‘an effort will be made to carry a Duluti-Superior page in the big Christ tas edition of this splendid paper. ‘This is intended to be a sort of general resume of the Tace's efforts in Duluth and’ Superior, and will include a short history of the various lodges, with the rosters of same; also the several business places now con: ducted and others which might be started Will Feeelve proper notice. “This, work wll require some effort and time, and in order that it may be substantlally correct the co- operation of those interested Is very much desired. Already sufficient data for one page has been compiled and the space con- tracted for. Mrs. Elizabeth Porter spent a fow days this week at Duluth Heights visiting Mrs. William Johnson and taking a short rest. Mrs, W. H. Butts was able to return home from St Luke's Hospital tast Satur- day eevning, looking and feeling much better. eas Miss_Ethel McDonald, daughter of Mrs. HJ, Shelton, and littlé Miss Cecil John- son, have been confined to their respective houses, due to an attack of diphtheria, Mrs, Phineas 1. Gayton, of Duluth Heights, has as house guests Mrs. Moore and daughter, of St. Paul, Miss Moore ex- pects to. remain for a short visit'in the jenith Citys ge On ‘Thursday evening the Corinthian Club of Doric Lodge No. 3, A. P. and A. M., gave a dancing party. ‘About fifty couples attended, and all’ report having had the time of thelr lives. Mrs. La Vera Porter, district editor of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, will have charge of the Women’s Club Section of the special page number in the Christmas FREEMAN, ‘The stewardesses of St. Mark's A. M. BE. Chureh held a fair Tuesday and Wednes- day of this Week. Many desirable arti eles were offered to those In_ attendance. ‘Thursday the usual Thanksgiving dinner was served. Se Mr. Henry Phillips, of Indianapolis, Ind, has taken service as’ second at the Spald- ing. Mr. Phillips is accompanied by Alex, Sheridan, who Is also one of the boys from the Hoosier State capital. Mr. Phillips is pretty well known at the head of the lakes, find there. ig no doubt but what he. will make good. Sie Radge Lodge No. 154, 1. B, P. B. 0. W., ‘of Superior, gave a grand ‘Thanksxiving ball Wednesday evening, November 24 Prizes were offered for the best. lady waltzer and gentleman two-stepper, There wis also @ piano contest by some of the best plano players of the city. THE FREEMAN is out every Saturday morning, and is obtainable from Messrs, H.C. and W. B. Richardson, First Na- tional Bank Building and Graham's Res. taurant, Superior. “All_news items should be malied to G. B. Kelley, 516. Cascade street. Swbseriptions, renewals and ad- vance orders for the’ big Christmas. mum- her should be handed in as soon as pos- sible, to avoid delay. WET AND DRY ITEMS. The reformers attribute practically all crime 10 drink, but reports Gf few more Sensational crimes: have fied ‘the ‘papers during the past ten days which cannot. be Charged to the use ‘of lquor.. ‘Treasurer Warriner, of the Ble our railroad. is “short” ‘The estimated “amount. ranges from six hundred thousand to two talllion Gollars, A'dime novel reading youth at New Albany attempted to. rob. ihe. Mer- chants National Bank of that elty.. While {he robbery was failure, one. prominent tan‘ is dead and. two other persons are Iikely to die from the result of shotting on the part of the boy bandit. “In Kansas’ very’ similar crime. was committed. ‘Two boss, fifteen and seventeen years of axe, held’up-@ bank at Eudora, Kans. General Shooting resulted. in death” serious injuries find the suicide of,ong of the boys. The Association of Indiana Brewers has taken an open stand for law enforcement, And will ald officials in ail parts of the State'in regulating the leensed. saloon by insisting that all laws be striety lived up to, or, if necessary. by prosecutions thnt win eliminate the Violators, ‘Those favor- ing law ohservanes and. good citizenship Should ald. in this work. ‘There is not af official in the State but can clean up his fown if he Wants to. “Any officiais that are Inx in. law enforcement must have some ood personal reason for failure to keer their “oaths of office, "as certainly the Unewer is in no way trying to use his in- Hienes for non-enforcement. ‘The question of taxes Is one that can- not be satisfactorily answered by tables of Eeneraities. “Several articles have been Published by the Anti-Saloon League in an Prrore t show that taxes are lower in dry counties and have been reduced by voting Out. the Icensed saloon. President Shu: fhaker is said to have cast aside his data Admitting that he was not able to make a Accurate’ comparison, ‘Thess arguments are misleading, and the supposed wants are ‘vague, ad, meaningtess, We. shall fake’ an effort to" scare reliable reports dn the questions ‘of taxation in the differ: ent counties, nnd ‘@ little later on wil. fur- nish copies to all those who are interested Te'ls ‘well known that when revenue from Any source is cut off ft must be made uy} ey en aca penials “Ieee ba. rennet od More Money--More Progress Tris panp || PIANOS qe 0 FOR Comme) (AIST MAS | [Sl6s S67) We are now in our large EY Sal new store and have the — ||} greatest stock of Pianos a) ever exhibited in Indian- x apolis. Including the world's best makes. A small payment down, and a little each month thereafter, sends one of these in- struments to your home. New Location, 229-231 North Pennsylvania St. Semi-Annual Sale fy | want to call your €,) attention to the fact hoy SA) that my Semi-An- @ Y nual Sale of Fine Ye ~ i Made-to-Order Gar- D> fF 4 ments, started Fri- ay aes f \ day, Nov. 26, which AY 3@ Jis one month soon- re “hd rel er this year, in or- mi; 23 § fF] der to give a great Fee } | many men the op- i 4 portunity to secure a suit for the Holidays, | will sacrifice 300 of my very fine suits, consisting of the latest designs in all wool fabrics in Fancy Worsteds and Scotches, that I formerly sold at $25, $27.50, $30, $32.50 and some at $35, as long as they last, now or never, $74.50 to your measure. 114 North Illinois St., Main Floor Traction Terminal Bld. Salo Sige ee ty A oe eg saloons makes co Is, poor-houses, ‘asylums and other similar institutions. Un heeessary is untrue, and even ridiculous: The matters to be ‘considered before ac: eepting any figures on taxation are. The assessed Valuation of the taxable property What it was in previous yeara; what were the people getting for their taxes? With this Information, some definite idea as to the rate being higher or lower could be obtained. Some localities are_ prosperous and spend money for publte improvements while others have lite or nothing to show for the taxes paid, whether high or low. The brewer offers a splendid target for every cheap reformer, whether religious or political, and in this teform work ail other forms of evil are apparently overlooked. When the attacks against the brewer arc not bitter enough when kept within. rea- Sonable distance of the truth, these Te- formers ‘do not tesitate to manufacture such stories as best sult their argument. If the brewers are as vicious as pictured, Why not stick to the truth? But it 1s. a fact that the men engaged in the brewing business are prominent in, thelr’ localities in every phase of life. ‘They are a good average of mankind, and many times are superior to the parties who attack them, It has been popular to attack the brewer on every side; his business, his character, his politics, his religion, and, in fact, his very right to exist, until thé fair-minded Beople are tiring ot it, and are. becoming Gisgusted with the abusive ‘fanatic who generally shields himself under the protee- tion of the church, “How much longer will the church and political parties stand for this imposition? BALTIMORE, MD. Special to Tam FREEMAN. ‘Leading colored men trom all parts of the‘state will meet in a convention here this " (Friday) ‘afternoon, when a general discussion of the needs of the colored peo- ple In Maryland will take place, It iste rst general meeting of. representative fren of the race since the rece: the distranchising a menaracatt gofeat of expected that a definite wmuet and He fs carted action tn matters Reet far con fSrallwelfare of the race gmp, the en seach Pubs reoeptlon wea reat fom osc PH, “Loceerntn eteneerea Peat Teachers ‘raining Shoal ep test is son A, Hawkins, Brinetpal of the Colored Anis gL Church, Monae neh ts colored congratulating, the ono’ manners thelr "recent Selection to Shas" ors, upon Dontighe. were delivered’ ye ns eect than ‘Harry Stummings Rox, Cue Alckander ‘and ethene” Find Solnt here: made by “Messrs, "paste, TerPome Hains. . tho Setenting et ott fal" Socety “ot “this ‘city wil nen. al ‘meetings early in’ Decree 9 frst testing will be adaresed'te' bp, Eo nest Lyon, minister to Liberia a. The frst meat GF the pattone ek We’ Gig High School for tae present Wincor Was held fant hutsday Seesing Re ge Sipat speaker wae Mie. Sone, i editor’ of the Afro-Amérien Taig, fadress was “replete wis: weetgat wees ——— _—_—_—_—_—_ Millions of people have CAS- CARETS do Health work for them. If you have never tried this great health maker—Get a loc box—and you will never use any other bowel medicine, CASCARETS 100.4 bor for a week's treatment, alldruguista Bigget slot Ja ee Sea Ae THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. Cumby and Matthews are appearing at the Family Theater, Indianapolis, this week. Walter Henson, trombonist of the Ringling Bros. Circus, is the guest of R. Roy Pope at Indianapolis. Miss Ada Harris and dog, Bob H. M., are with Goodloose's Southern Bells' Company, touring the South, and would like to hear from Carrie Hall. Rockwell's Sunny South Company report great success in their fifteenth week. Now playing in New York State to S. R. O. The company carries a band and orchestra. The Dunmores, Simeon T. and Florence B., are having quite a successful tour on the William Morris tune, and are in Gardama, Maine, this week. Regards to friends and brothers of the C. V. B. A. Butler May, better known as the Florida favorite, has closed a three weeks' engagement at the Rehmann Center, Fla., and will open a four weeks' engagement at Luna Park at Atlanta, Ga. Regards to friends. James E. Simpson, monologist, the little fellow with the big feet, and his dog, Royal S., have joined Goodwin Company, now paying Jackson, Miss., for two weeks, and would like to hear from his old pardner R. R. Mathews, Jr. Billy Earthquake, P. G. Lowery and the rest of the bunch write. R. O. Henderson and wife are in vaudeville in their original creation, "Aunt Phoebe's Southern Home," which is called with much success. Western address, 826 Union street, Oakland, Cal., or care of their agent, Bert Levey, Independent Vaudeville, 144-150 Powell street, San Francisco, Cal. The Sunny Company in vaudeville headed by Simon and have just finished a successful engagement over the Orpheum, Kohl and Castle, and Anderson circuit. They will play return dates at Detroit, Rochester and Keith's appopotamia at Cleveland. Regards to all friends. The Globe Theater, Norfolk, Va., is playing to big business nightly. "Sam Davis," of the Team of "Davis and Innman," is still in line with his clever song that takes well with the public. Regards to all friends in and out of the profession. The Globe Theater, which has been erected here by "Carter and Howard," under the management of E. B. Poby, has presented the most expensive theaters in the South. One of the most refreshing acts on the bill at the Empire, Edmonton, Canada, is the distinguished Gaines and Brown, colored dancers. This pair have a most original line of songs which please from the start and their eccentric dancing is new and new. It is a favorite form of amusement with Calgary, offering team carry off a good share of the honors with their classy offering. Their telephone skit is decidedly original and the occasion of many hearty laughs. Finishing the act with a cute song, they face to the Fay with a Wise." They leave to a storm of aplause. ARCADE THEATER, ATLANTA, GA The bunch at the Arcade Theater, Atlanta, Ga., are doing fine. Mr. R. V. Cross is scoring nicely. He is also a good manager. We have with us Misses Carrie Clark, Ms. Katherine Cox and Cox, Willie Butler, Crawford and Bradford. Mr. Butter and Mr. McGraw is still furnishing music. L. Don Bradford is painting all new scenery. The bunch was highly entertained Tuesday night by Carley Clark, a dainty little girl at Attica and Mr. Loney Reid bunch send regards to all professionals, especially at Jacksonville, Fla. ARMORY HALL, AT NORFOLK, VA. Frank W. Inman, with a party of cake walkers and entertainers, entertained the President of the United States and was decided the stand out number on the roster of the company: Frank W. Inman, master of ceremonies: Gertrude Black, Gertrude Drew, Katie Kind, Maggie Taylor, Sam Davis, Carley Bray, Chelsea Corbett and company. Inman and Drew regard to all friends. Write us at Norfolk. GEM THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. The Gem is the oldest and the original colored moving picture play house in Memphis, and in spite of rainy weather business has been better for the last three weeks than in six months. Willie Woods is the best of two years; changes plays twice every week and keeps them screaming. Our playwriter, Miss Lulu Too Sweet, has written the Dreams of Fairyland, with John Woods is the best of his eccentric dancing and comedy. Miss Susie Cook is taking four and five curtain calls. Mrs. Floyd Fisher is on the slick list. The bunch sends regards to Henry Jury Mamie and Paul Carter and John Ory. GEORGIA MINSTRELS ENTER TAINED. The Richards and Pringles Famous Georgia Minstrels spent Sunday, November 21st, in Dallas, Eex. Mr. Clarence Jones, Fred Simpson, Alonzo Williams, Eric Chay, Wm. Israel, Kid Langford, Aulen Schuyler, Prosser attended a rehearsal of the Manhattan Band, Prof. Spears director, and had a very enjoyable afternoon. Prof. Spears deserves great credit for the effervescence the band rendered several sheer ways, including the performances, Spears, Al Stokes, Bud Drake and Willie Moore, all members of the band, wined, dined, and in fact gave the Big Georgia's a swell time, winding up the evening at colored moving picture show. Prof. Spears is considered the "Daddy of the Colored," and the jolly good fellow and a thorough musician to Long live the Manhattan Band. THE EXCHANGE THEATER, JACK SONVILLE, FLA. We are still holding our own in comedy week, "The Ladies Chatter Box," with Taylor, the tenor solist doing straight jacket music for the ladies lady, is quite a hit with her song, Burble Bee. Miss Beulah Henderson Miss Reeves are doing a neat double. Miss Jill Matthews and Emma Thornton are Loudmouths and up, up with their act, "The Boy Said, You and the Girl Said, Yes." Miss Thornton is the singer. She is a wonder. Mr. West is making a hit with "Gone, Gone." Madame Mines on Tabor Toto render that beautiful ballad, "One Knows." Our drummer, Mr. Herd, is not a fake, but a the frap trap drummer we have found him. Next in the cast we have Miss Virgle Deore, singing "In Tennessee." Mr. Ed. Peate, once a star comedian of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, is doing a nice monologue. Prof. Hayes, a musicist, is a great help for the company, as he can write and arrange so quickly, and he is welcome in our midst. HARRY BRADEFORD'S DEATH. Chicago, Ill., Nov. 22, 1909. Elwood E. Knox, Esq. Indianapolis, Indiana. My husband was shocked to hear of Harry Bradford's sudden death, and at the most active period in his useful life. As a current stage news writer I considered him a genius who had leisure time. He will have to activity the middle classes of actors in general, and especially to actor benevolent organizations. As a dramatic correspondent, his hattery was of a kind that would have been appreciated. showed that his heart was too good for preservation of his health, and his essences of love too sweet to last on this low ground of sorrow. So his work had been a token of the more just reward which seems to await the good people of the world and calls them away so sudden and untimely. Yours pathetically, SILVERSTEIN RUSSELL KENNER AND LEWIS AT BELMONT THEATER. "Kenner and Lewis," after having a successful twelve weeks' run in Pensacola, Fla., at the Belmont Theater, arrived on the on the 15th stn. and made an instantaneous tour of the singing act met encore after encore and made them prime favorites with the audience at once. They are the Williams and the Belmont. They are Kenner as mediadian, is exceptionally good *Molly*, a tenor singer and sings with grace and eace, and also does the straight in their act. They are booked for four weeks in the Lagma Theater. The team highly trained in the C. A. Quartet, consisting of Burden, Delmore, Lewis and Johnson, and the harmony. They made was something O. C. made was something highly entertained by Mrs. D. Storks, of St. Michael and Lawrence streets, with a whist party and luncheon. Among those who took part was Misses Rosetta Fagan, M. Glady's Polk, Chaney Fagan. Kenner and Lewis sends regards to Thomas, of the Congo King Company. William Richardson, who says, "we read the letter over carefully." Hello, Butler May and Kid Kelly, Willie Richardson and Alma Hughes, Regards to M. Jacoby. Until January 1, 1910, you can have The Freeman sent to your address one year for $1.00. Subscribe now. Sample copies free. ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS Allen's Troubadours opened their engagement at the Pekin Theater, Atlanta, Ga. Thursday night, November 11th. Allen was greeted with the largest crowd in the theater in Atlanta. The streets were blocked in front of the theater and across the street with people waiting to gain entrance to the Pekin Theater to see the performance in the minstrel performance. The company greeted with a shower of applause as the curtain went up, every member of the company took two and three encores as the crowd filled the theater. G. W. Allen, better known to the profession as Madame Lazell, appeared in her George Washington costume, which is considered by the show-going public to the most costly costume in Washington with a minstrel show. The company is composed of the following members: G. W. Owens, F. Grady, T. Moonroe, G. W. Owens, F. Grady, T. Moonroe, B. Gibson, Jackson, E. Davis, Miss B. Wilson, Lillie May, Susie Jones, S. T. Nelson. Staff of Allen's Troubadours: G. W. Allen, professor and manager; Mrs. G. W. Allen, treasurer; B. Gibson, stage carpenter; E. Davis, baggagemaster; E. Davis, music director. The company send regards to all facets of the event. Allen would like to hear from good performers at all times. James McCoy, write at the educator street, Pekin Atlanta, Georgia. GOODLOE'S SOUTHERN BELLES. The Goodloe's Southern Belles have closed a successful engagement of three weeks at the Lyric Theater in Shreveport, Louisiana, and have opened the American Theater in Jackson, Miss. for weeks, and are doing good business. The first act is a screamer entitled "A Captain Owl," and the second act is opener "How Do You Do Miss Josephine." Next comes Billee Yeek with his funny monologue and combination song which everybody enjoys. The first act is "Goodloe's, the colored aristocrat, singing 'Take Your Hands Away.' Our eccentric buck and wing dancer is taking two and a half minutes to sing, and then comes Simpson and Harrison their own act. "See the Ladies are Leaving," and it pleases the people, Mrs. Ella Goodloe closes the ollo with "Lonesome," and the body loves to hear her sing, she has a sweet voice and takes well everywhere she goes. Our last act is real funny, and the second act is "Goodloe's entitled 'Give Me That Brick,'" and the body goes home happy. Dainty and Bob says helo Matthews and write, Mrs. Goodloe will spend the Christmas with her friends. Dainty and Bob will also spend the Christmas at her home in New Orleans. The bunch send regards to all in and out of the profession. Mrs. Ella George Bakee will music her Mr. Smith and Mr. Harry Jefferson, are also pleasing the people with their overtures. DEATH OF HARRY BRADEFORD Harry Bradford, of the Bradfords, died Friday, November 19th, after a short illness of one week of brain fever. The late Mr. Bradford was 35 years of age, and his mother is now living in Minneapolis, Minn. Harry was a well known performer, having been on the stage sixteen years, and at the time of his death was baked for England. Bradford, aside from his newspaper work, was read by thousands from coast to coast. He was the eastern representative of the Indianapolis FREEMAN. His articles were read with his newspaper work, making him the was he making his headquarters at the time of his death. He had planned, while in England, to keep up his newspaper work, making his and the paper his he prepared, known as world as well as the late Mr. Bradford was a member of the C V.B.A., and their correspondent. His writing had done wonders toward making him a safe say that it will take some time to find another member that knew the newspaper work so thoroughly as he did. His funeral will be held Tuesday at St. Paul's Church, and he is sent to his mother in Minneapolis, Minn. for burial. Mrs. Lillian Bradford goes with the deceased. Harry Bradford was the first member to die of the V. V. B. he special meeting was held Sunday afternoon after 10:30 a.m. what was the duty of the order. While the association is a new one, and in its THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER infanc, they found that their duty was plain, that the association would take the whole matter upon itself; taking all responsibility upon itself. It would only be fair to the widow and the association to the association for help, as the Bradfordds were not in financial straits, but the association took the matter out of her hands. A committee was at once formed and Gremont, President Leon Williams, Dick Dee, and John Vaughner that will attend to the funeral, and the shipping of the body. Much praise and commend is being paid to Slater, who put the motion before the meeting, and there were stand by their late brother, also J. L Hill and Ruby Shelton. Their speeches before the meeting was applauded with feeling by the members, and there were not trying to hide Bradford had a very promising future career before him. He will be missed by all who knew him and those that have read his bright articles in the newspaper work. And though he is a man of work shall stand as a monument to his name. To his dear old mother, who is waiting for the clay that was once all her pride and joy, the members of the V. B. A. have just wired their condolences to the members of the C. V. B. A. know that our brother is at rest and in peace. NOTES FROM HONOLULU. The above remarks are a WARNING to those who have not had the honor of dealing with a student who have need no warning. Ask Rose Roster, the song publisher, if he needs any. Regardless of the aforesaid remarks we do not overlook the fact that Miss Karen Wise has been and he, Hen Wise—he is fair. The company as a whole has made quite a success and sends best wishes to friends out of the profession. Poole and Rooks send regards to Minneapolis friends. FULTON MITCHELL AND WIFE. POole and ROOKS (Fulton, Leon P.). W. H. SPENRICE and WIFE. WM. McCABE'S GEORGIA TROUBA DOURS. $1.00—The Freeman until January 1, 1910—$1.00. C. V. B. A. SPECIAL NOTES. BY HARRY BROWN. Some years ago, not more than five years ago, the critics, managers and agents said that all colored acts were at least three times better than at least them that was before the public. There were at that time plenty of colored acts, but they were unable to get engagement. These new acts for work they were old by vaudeville artists and managers that when they wanted a colored act they wanted them to sing and dance. So for the first time, they were so the public thought, as far as the vaudeville stage was concerned. But there was all kinds of novelty artists with the big name of the show. Many with the big minstrel shows, wonderfully contortionist, one whose equal has not been surpassed even to this day. There were wile walkers, musical acts, in fact with the big minstrel shows, with the big minstrel shows was left to Tom Brown to break the ice when he done his character stunt, then closely following him was Harry Brown, cartoonist. He was fourteen years ago in booking his acts. We have Rowland, the juggler; Black Carl, magician; The Cratons, hoop rollers (who are now famous) and there are the others. Last, but not least, Coper, the ventriloquist. I saw Andrew Tribble today coming out of the dressmakers. Matt Housley is organizing a new band for the V. V. B. A. Tom Fletcher is making good alone in vaudeville. His songs will make him successful for they are those of the late Ernest Hogan, "Wouldn't That Be a Dream," "The Missionary Man" and "Tom Can Sing Some Too." Madame Floweres, of Octroon show fame, is playing vaudeville alone. Payton and Wilson go west soon, being booked on the Pantages circuit. Single Westly Harris was a big hit at the Fourteenth Street this week; next, Music Hall, Tarrytown, N. Y. John Hill has recovered from his recent illness and takes his place with the Bert Williams Company this week. Andrew Copeland and Mattie Philips are playing at three different theaters this Sunday, and clubs next week. The Alpha Comedy Four open at Chester, Pa., next week on the Kelpi circuit. They also play Philadelphia, Pa. Davis and Walker are in Toronto, Can, this week on the Morris circuit with Plaza Theater; New York City to follow. Black and Jones will not work together as a team after December 6th. Black is to put his wife in the act. Mr. Jones will announce his plans later. Smith & La Rose Co. opened at Freehold, N. J., Friday night, November 19th. The team of the late Ray Moore, proprietor; Smith and La Rose Fearn; Maud Robinson, Manle Wright, Helen Jones and the Globe Comedy Four. John Smith, stage manager. All male members of the Bert Williams Company, with the exception of Bert Williams, have joined the C. V. B. A. Mr. Williams joins next week, would have added the present low fee to advantage of the present low fee, as it was only in force one more week Bert comes in next week at the new fee of $5.00. Harry Brown, of Brown and Hodges, is putting out a big act of eight people. The act opens Christmas week on the 16th of December. The act will be under the management of Will Ball. Miss Edna George, leading lady, assisted by Tom Cross, George Hamilton and six girls. The billing of the acts is "The Creoles." Mr. Brown has several I am now to write on a delicate subject, one that I wanted to write on last more information on the one that could get some more information on the one that told that S. H. Dudley, star and manager of "His Honor the Barber," called a doctor at the the number of the company and old them to the B. A. was a good thing, and if they wanted to be sure of their job—why the little was enough, looked Mr. Dudley and the number of the rumor and Mr. Dudley confirmed it and said he meant just what he said, so the boys are all wearing association buttons. Why I am glad I joined the Coloreau Vaudeville Benevolent Association. First, because the members were my associates, and because I have helped as the order has proved in so short a time, not six months old yet and have burried two professionals, and not member of the association has been large club rooms where the members meet each day and night and enjoy themselves with whist and pool. There are stories told old and new, and the actor in bad luck, gets work and hasn't the railroad fare. They do not appeal to the association in vain for the association has not been nothing like it ever before. They are now over 200 members strong. The officers are well chosen and well thought of; all performers are welcome to join, one is bared that has a good character. SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT Payton and Wilson, as far as applauses went, was the hit of the show. Their work was a treat to the large audience. The members of his act are artists in the music industry, to his great satisfaction one of the features, they making several changes. Lew Payton is a good comedian who also acts as a strait, has nothing to add to his work and an appearance. Mr. Henry Strange was the artistic hit of the evening, his speaking and account of a cold, but he was given the warmth of He recited the "Death of King John," this artist's work needs no commend, as his fame is worldly known. For a second time, he acted in a poem of the late Paul Lawrenz' dumbbob. The Butler sisters repeated their success of a few weeks ago. The Alpha Comedy Forum also repeated and was again given an encore, the comedian, has a good singing voice and helps a great deal. Fred Donovan was new to the Palace and but as once found favor with the butler as his real, real clever. Black Carl appeared again with new material, and was warmly received. Kentucky Four disappointed; lettered but as showing up, Their out of the city dates have changed and they did not reach New York. SEKITAN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special services will be conducted at the First Baptist Church Thanksgiving day. A free-will offering will be taken for all members of the pastor, K. S. D. Saunders, Everybody is invited, invited...Grandma Hawkins is about the same—Thomas Foster, of North Bend, who has been confined to his bed, and who is attending the The Club, of North Bend, is meeting with much success and was much strength during the election. M. S. Page is the chair of the non preached a wonderful soul-stirring sermon at the Foraker Club at North Bend Sunday. Mrs. Cora Rucker and Mrs. Johnson were also present and as a guest of the sermon, Murphy was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Creasen, of North Bend, Sunday. Brock was employed in the city, and was at one time a resident of Sekitan, where they were both fast friends. Mr. Grabowski, a former teacher, jall, and will be given a hearing Nov. 25th. Both young men have hosts of friends, who regret the circumstance. Mr. Grabowski, a former teacher, Yankee Girls' Club turned out in grand style and attended the concert and ball Tuesday evening...Miss Lizzie Wakes, Cash Grabowski, and Miss L. Fitch rented the rooms formerly occupied by Mrs. M. L. Fitch, and are conducting the concert. Cash Grabowski and Miss L. Fitch have been painted and repapered. All new fixtures have been installed, and the enterprise opens up to the public. Fitch has removed from the former quarters and is now conducting a restaurant on Center Street. The "Don't meet Tuesday evening at their quarters." Mrs. Josephine Dickinson is president. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. PENSACOLA, FLA. Special to THE FREEMAN SHEEFIELD, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Polk are very grateful to their many friends for their kindness toward them during the illness of their son, Henry Polk, who was sick for quite three months and departed this life after his death. They could not have been better cared for under any circumstances, and their kindness shall never be forgotten. . . Mrs. T. E. Knowles has home. . . Mrs. T. E. Knowles has home. . . Mrs. Huntstull has home. . . Mrs. James Anderson has returned home from Memphis, where she has been for several weeks under treatment of the doctor. She returned home much improved. . . Mrs. Ed. Anderson has improved. . . Mrs. Belle Ford is improving. ROUTE. AGENTS WANTED. Get ready. Money selling holiday goods. Big line: swell presents. Particulars and stamp. For stamp. J. M. BATCHMAN & CO., Dept. D, 305 Elm St. Danville, Ill. THE FREEMAN Can be found in Peru, Ind., at 98 East Ninth街, Mrs. Julia Turner, agent. WHERE THE FREEMAN CAN BE FOUND IN NEW YORK CITY. Frank Jackson, 340 W. 41st street; B Bosenbaum, 568 Seventh street; C, J Crawford, 568 Seventh street; C, J 228 W. 41st street, and James J. Lahey, southeast corner 28th and 6th avenue THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for time and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at once. Gentlemen's List. Bruce, W. A. Bruce, W. A. Claybrooks, Alfonso Dudley, E. B. Dudley, E. B. Dudley, E. B. Francis, Tom English, The Great Eggleston, L. C. Harris, B. H. James Harris, M. E. H. James Johnson, John La Sce, Herbert Lacey, James S. Marshall, Leo Mary, John Puggsley, H. H. Pennell, Wm. Sherman, J. E. Stafford, Eddie Taylor, Waller Taylor, George Taylor, George Tobias, John Woodley, Robert White, Babe White, German Wilson, Frank Ladies' List. Chambers, Beulah Clark, Mrs. Leah Kincaid, Mrs. Flor- ence Seals, Pearl Groves, Rosa Mitchells, Billle and Rose Additional Stage News on Page Six. THE JANITOR'S FRIEND Scrivner's 20th Century Electric Sweeping Compound Prevents dust, kill microbes, preserves floors cleans rugs and carpets. Agents wanted. JOHN SCRIVNER 807 W. Harris St.. Normal, Illinois SUNNYSIDE THEATRE Always open for rental purposes. First class accommodation for all occasions, shows, cencerts, balls and banquets. For information, see or write. MRS. R. L. PANNELL, 230 N. Augusta St. Stanton, Virginia 5 SALEM Tutt Whitney AND Homer Tutt and the Whitney Musical Comedy Company In a Repertoire of High Class Musical Comedy Productions. A Large Company of well known players, including MISS DAISY MARTIN NETTIE TAYLOR MAYBELLE BROWN BABE BROWN NIDA MARSHALL ETHEL MARSHALL MAYMIE GARDNER BLANCHE SIMMS HALLIE DEAN DELLA DENNINGS MABEL DEHEARDE AL STRAUDER WILL BAYNARD H. S. WOOTEN JAMES WOODSON J. J. WEAVER SANK SIMMS LINDSEY LEWIS GEORGE RHONE HENRY WATTERSON FRANK JACKSON LEW, WILLIAMS SAM GARDNER Now playing to Capacity Houses at the new TempleTheatre New Orleans, La. Managers of First Class Colored Theaters should communicate at once and secure the best Colored Attraction touring the South. T. L. CORWELL As per route: Bernard Theatre, Baton Rouge, La., Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. THE STAGE 6 WHAT THE COLORED VAUDEVILLIANS ARE DOING IN NEW YORK AND THE EAST. Harry Brown, of Brown and Hodges, writes to say that he is again reinstalled on the Keith circuit, this being the third time this season. Harry Bradford is at present very ill in New York. A little rest will bring him out again. He has had to lay aside his writing at present. "How's that?" said Joe Britton when he strolled down Broadway this past Sunday with a silk hat. Joe gets a new hat once a year—if he needs it. Miss Daisy Milark, of Bradley and Miller, is playing Newark indefinitely. Would like to hear from friends, 24 Shipman street. We will look Daisy over. Brother Frank Clermont wants to hear from a pick, that can sing and dance and can carry a bag and ticket to the right party. A man will do. Address care of the association. Murphy and Francis were the big hit of the bill at the Morris American Music Hall, Newark, N. J., this week. This act is a success, and always working. They have their own home in New York City. Albert is now in training for a college life. Miss Frances Murphy, who took the place of Bob Slater in the act of Murphy and Slater six or seven years ago. The wise ones said it would not last. Why not? Miss Frances is a good singer and a real friend of the stage, a fine nature. The term means in stage lore, dresses the stage or act, and brightens up an act. Good looking, fair of color, and a good talker, Miss Frances, assisted by her funny pardner on the stage, in real life is the wife of that dancer, Bert Murphy, an excellent good fellow, at home and abroad. THE KEMPS IN INDIANAPOLIS The Kemps—Bob and May—appeared at the Grand Opera House last week in their act, "Goin gto Dehomey. They are all well-known, having" in a reputation as a star people and for their vaudeville work. "Going to Dehomey' affords quite an opportunity for bits of fun and singing, which in, on the other hand, are not tone and expression. She is heard plainly in all parts of the house, and apparently without effort on her part. The audience may not give vent to feel that the work is appreciated because good. The closing of the first part of the act is with songs by Bob. He has a good voice, sang good songs, and his comedy work was also a pleasing fea- The latter part of the act is not unknown, the same being done by Bland and Jones. The conception of the skillful man being the statueque posing by May, who is of fine form and of a rich bronze color. Bob, as the chief, made that they have chosen their lines of barbarous, albeit poetic, nations, that was immensely enjoyed. The act was educative from that viewpoint; the immense audiences viewed it that way. The vaudeville is still claiming its own, and more than its own. As stated before, some excellent things are being offered, such as the opportunity. Competition is great, and is growing; it means that people with fairly good ability will have a chance. The colored performers, however, must for some reason be more capable will have to work hard, improve on their work from time to time, and keep it at par with the other fellow's work. Fiddler and Shelton are maoning the ultra progressives. They have been very PHOTO BY TILFORD. Boston discerning observers, until they have a rich presentation, void of any hurrah. The simply take it easy and win out. The only way to take it easy and win out of act is not expected of all, but whatever the act it can be made to come up. Ton Brown and his wife appeared in Ben Williams's book *A Dog in Coal*. His wife has also a reputation in her own name, but I cannot recall her name at this moment. Brown is extremely versatile, also the madame. In the recent presentation by Williams he took two roles: as a dog and as a woman able for rapidity and the radical difference. His best characterization, of course, is that of Chinaman, and in which he perhaps leads. His wife assists him in this work, she taking part in Chinese woman. Both are very clever. ST. PAUL. MINN. COLE AND JOHNSON MAKE A HIT IN THE RED MOON. (Syndicated in the Norfolk Guide.) BY SLYVESTER RUSSELL. Chicago, Ill.—A new "Red Moon" and a full tide of overflowing houses greeted Robert Cole, America's foremost colored comedian, Rosamond Johnson, his partner, Robert Koehler, at the new Globe Theater, Sunday, November 14, matinee and night. That this comedy house and twice unpopular as Cleveland house and International Theater, should draw houses of over 2,000 people twice in one day is the curtain it could be seen, judging by the crowd. What can be classified as a great successful show. From the very rising of the curtain it could be seen, judging by the crowd, that the wheel was on its axes and that the best of anything ever produced at the Globe THE The above is an exact likeness of that clever colored pair, Henderson and Thomas, who are creating a great impression with the Eastern vaudeville managers and agents at present. Theo. Henderson was born in 1884, and his career was 1884. Duke Thomas, his partner, was born at Louisville, Ky., September 16, 1882. Henderson and Thomas, as you will notice, are not future in the theatrical held before them. They are progressing very rapidly, and it is hard to imagine their head of their own company in the near future. This clever colored team joined THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER would all revolve around by 11 o'clock or midnight. There was not a dull moment in the supernumeraries or preliminary action leading up to the entrance of the hotel. The hoteloyer and doctor in disguise respectively, entered into Swamptown on a sunny day. PHOTO BY JULI FOORD BARRON THEO. HENDERSON AND DIKE THOMAS, Two Jolly Ethiopians—Interviewed that hands at Philadelphia, Pa., June 10, 1907, the C- hom- and have since played some of the leading Golin' vaudeville剧院的 of the East. Mr. Dike eral mission Thomas, prior to joining hands with Mr. ing se- and he was the first to play in the West. Mr. Dike' was Dixie' company, while Mr. Henderson was Back, y 9, with the famous Will Washington, known Glide', born then as Henderson and Washington, and trie d with this act he played all over the West. an up- will will be played all over the West. A night peared as principal comedians with J. F. O'Fay them. Flynn's "Hottest Coon in Dixie' company, the he and it and they made a big hit playing those Malde- neer. The Henderson and Thomas have composed and the near Henderson and Thomas have composed several song hits, among which are "Tm B. A. ELECTED COUNCILMAN-AT-LARGE —FIRST NEGRO TO BE THUS HONORED. Cleveland, O., Special—The eyes of the people throughout the country were turned to the city election in Cleveland, Ohio, this past few years. Form L. Johnson, democrat, has been named City Council His "three-cent" street car theory has given him a national reputation. He was four times elected mayor of Cleveland and was up for a fifth term. The republicans nominated Herman C. Baca, a strong city ticket. According to the new law, all nominations were made at primary elections in Cleveland there are thirty-two councilmen, six of whom are convened-at-large, representing the entire city. At the primaries there were thirty candidates for the six places. Thomas W. [Name] THOMAS W. FLEMING. Fleming came out fourth. He was elected Tuesday, November 2nd, by a large plurality. Mr. Fleming will be the first Negro to ever have a seat in the Cleveland city council, and the first in the state of Ohio elected councilman-at-large. Thomas W. Fleming was born in Pennsylvania. He was a college student seventeen years ago. He is thirty-five years old. He is an attorney-at-law, graduating from the Cleveland Law School, Baldwin university, in 1996. Mr. Fleming is the vice president and treasurer of the J.C. Cleveland Company, publishers of the Cleveland Journal. He has taken an active part in politics for a decade. Twice he was appointed a member of the Republican State Executive Committee. Last year he was an attorney in New York, and a member of the Chicago. Mr. Fleming is popular and a good mixer. He will no doubt make a good councilman. TO HOLD SEMI-CENTENNIAL Tuskegee, Ala., Oct. 30.—At a meeting held at Tuskegee Institute, Wednesday of this week, preliminary plans were formulated for a semi-Centennial Exposition of the 19th Anniversary of the freezing of the Negro slaves in the United States. Ten thousand dollars have already been secured to meet the expenses of preliminary work. Among the men behind the movement are: Principal, Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Seminary, Professor E. Dickshus, Principal of the State Normal Prairie View, Texas; Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, President of the Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia; Dr. C. T. College, Augusta, Georgia; Hon. Nathan Alexander, Receiver of Public Monies, Montgomery, Alabama; Hon. Earnest Lyons, American Minister to the Republic of Major R. R. Moton, of the Hampton Institute. The exposition which will be held in 1913 in some southern city not yet decided upon, proposes to show the progress of the work, but since his first landing in America. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN "The ladies' orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Henry Dial, gave an excellent entertainment at the C. P. Church, last Friday, to a large and appreciative audience, and they were well paid for being there. They also gave a funeral funeral Church again Sunday. Everybody is invited. Admission free...Mrs. Clara Hayes passed away last Saturday night, funeral at St. Mary's Church on Street Bath Church by Rev. Robert Mitchell, D. d. pastor...Rev. M. Duncan and daughter left last week for their home in St. Paul, Minn., after a most pleasant visit. Mr. Duncan returned home last week, after an extensive wedding tour...The Birmingham Giants' shortstop sends regards to all of the boys. "Don't forget the old Giants' coach. You will find him at the same place. Notify him of any news of local interest." WEST BADEN. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Edward H. Rogers has returned from Philadelphia and Atlantic City, having been a teacher, to the former place....The Sunday School rally of Union Baptist Sunday School will be held tomorrow. E. L. Pickens will be master of ceremonies. DELHI, OHIO. special Mrs. Alice Childers of Lincoln street was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Jane Baker, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., Sunday. OMAS, the Chocolate Drop of Broadway," "I'm Goin' to Live Till I Get Even," and sevev several catchy numbers and several catchy numbers this season, follows: "Minstrel Band," "You'll Come Back," "Never More," "Cubanola" and "and the great," "the tric dancing that is great, and delivering an up-to-date talk. They are booked solid on the I. B. a time by the best pianist, and the heavy pilot. Next week the play at Malden, Mass, with 100 weeks to follow, and then some. They inform the writer that he will become the C. V. B. a soon. Ten first class lady performers. Must sing and dance and work in stock. Long season. Can also place a few more first class teams. Write or wire F. A. Barrasso, Gen. Mgr. Amuse U Theatre, 121 Desoto St., Memphis, Tenn. Musicians Wanted For the Ninth U. S. Cavalry Band Three clarinet players and one cornet player—men who double preferred. Players must have some ability and good character. Splendid chance for promotion—opportunity to advance musically. Fine barracks and surroundings. Transportation furnished. Address Wade H. Hammond, Bandmaster Ninth Cavalry, Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyoming. 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. COLORED ACTORS and Actresses Notice! Don't fail to get in line for The Freeman's big Christmas Number The biggest and best pictorial 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, MANAGER, - INDIANAPOLIS, IND. R. Roy Pope Manager and Director of Annex Band Ringling Bros. Circus. care The Freeman. Whit Viney, George and William Israel write at once. $5 Per Day Easy! 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." 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 ...The recent concert and social given by Rev. R. P. Wilson and Rev. W. H. Murphy, with success, and a neat sum was realized, and a neatcial will be given Saturday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Murphy, on Washington avenue, for the concert of Geo. Allen. All are cordially invited to attend. The members of the Derrick A. M. E. Chapel will give a Thanksgiving dinner, on Thanksgiving day. A grand concert will be held the following night. All are invited. Mr. Stant Kirtley of Burlington, Boone county, Kentucky, was the guest of his reception over Sunday — Mrs. S. D. Saunders was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Neal of Lincoln street. Sunday. —Miss Kiggs sold the highest number of tickets for the concert Tuesday evening. MINEOLA, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN: There will be a poutry car in our city Thursday, December 2. The highest prices are for pork or turkey, chickens and eggs. The Mr. Scot Flewel, a local last week, and also Mrs. Caroline Witherpoon and her daughter. There is a great deal of sickness in this part of the coun- THE FREEMAN Can be found at Camden, N. J., 974 Ferry avenue, with J. J. Holden. Wanted Ten first class lady performers. Must stay season. Can also place a few more first rasso, Gen. Mgr. Amuse U Theatre, 121 Musician For the Ninth U Three clarinet players and one cornet player—some ability and good character. Splendid charisma. Fine barracks and surroundings. Tramond, Bandmaster Ninth Cavalry. Ft. D. A. R. Theatre Seats 350; good business, profits $5 buy. City population 125,000. A wood C. Knox, care The Freeman. COLORED and Actress Don't fail to get in line for Christmas The biggest and best pictoral shecember 25, 1909. It pays a number. The Freeman has a city North, South, East and West. For ELWOOD C. KNOX, MANAGER, WANT For Ringling 15--Music A First Class Quality All must be good musicians and do in first letter. Agitators and No Ladies with T Address all mail to R. Roy Manager and Director of Annex Band R Whit Viney, George and W $5 Per Day AGENTS WANTED For Johnson's "History of the Negro." As a combina the above books with the beautif pealing to be Allowed to Help R A great combination of g write, "they sell like hot cakes." Price, singe copie " " " " By selling ten copies agents m E. A. JO 154 Nassau Street, WE FIT T THE SHORT THE STOUT THE ME Suits Furs Washington Clo 4 East Washington C., H. & D. R. R. CINCINNATI ..... $1.50 HAMILTON ..... 1.25 CONNERSVILLE ..... 7.5 RUSHVILLE ..... 5.0 Special train leaves 7:00 a. m. Returning. leaves (Cincinnati) 7:00 p. m. NOTE—Rushville and Connersville tickets o on all trains (regular and special) on Sunday for THE FREEMAN AT NEW ORLEANS Our agent is F. R. Anderson. Leave news and orders for copies at 321 Dryades street or Calloux's Barber Shop, 117 S. Franklin. Mrs. John Rucker FIRST CLASS HOTEL For Traveling People, 120 W. 27th St., New York City. Pekin Theatre Oilie 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. SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. Oh, you Johnson! Griffin and Lolla may be seen with the Louisville Cubs next season. Tubo promoters are willing to give a $140,000 purse for the Jeffries-Johnson night. Sam Langford has claimed the middle-weight championship, and he is in real earnest. The new owners of the 1910 Cubs are John Lewis, president; Al Brown, treasurer; William Black Stringer, manager. There was some great football playing done last Thursday, and the race seemed to receive more attention than heretofore. Messrs. Archie Greathouse, Elwood C. Knix and John D. Howard turned out spaddially as entertainers during Champion Jack Johnson's stay in the dry last week. Stanley Ketchel is anxious to make a match with Tampa Bills for the light heavyweight championship, Ketchel does think he can make the heavyweight division. It is said that William A. Brady and Klaw & Erlanger paid Hugh McIntosh $2,500 for the American rights for the Johnson, Barns pictures, and dropped another artist, Pictures, to make the pictures not loss of $2,200. Sito Williams, one of Indiana's best known colored sports, was in his glory last week. He visited the Empire Theater, where Jack Johnson showed, about every time the game ended in a performance, and after each show, he wore a smile that wouldn't come off. Bill Williams, a local colored scrapper, who declared he never had a boxing glove on before in his life, went on for two rounds with Johnson last week. Wilkins felt the challenge, when he faced the champion, but he undertook the task to save a bet for some of his friends, who had dared him to go on. It was a kidding match for Johnson and Wilkins escaped with a bruised Johnson's Visit to This City. Jack Johnson's visit to this city last week created quite a stir among fight fans of the whole State. The champion's visit here gave him a chance to show his ability as man and pugilist. He gave every one plenty of opportunity to study him out thoroughly, and about every white news reporter he met. He stayed here as a busy one, for those moments that he was not upon the stage he was being entertained by the best element of entertainment. Every sort of entertainment was given in his behalf. Automobiles were at his disposal, and he accepted the kindness. He drove about each day, and he visited the most spots of Indianapolis, and seemed to enjoy it immensely, but the happiest time of his visit here occurred Thursday, when he met one person who had the distinction of having whipped Meets Old School Teacher. Mrs. F. O. Morgan, 908 North West street, who was a school teacher in Galveston, Tex., when Johnson was a little girl. The big fighter was a youngster he was unusually mischievous, it is said, and his pranks many times resulted in reprimands, and on one occasion a fine schoolroom was set on fire very good boy after that." Mrs. Morgan said. KETCHEL'S MANAGER DEAD. It is thought that Jack Johnson unintentionally knocked Ketchell out in the twelfth round, and his manager died, heart-broken, after being struck by the shock of seeing Ketchell down and out. MOORE "ALONG WITH THE BOYS." James Moore, of 831 Paca street, who is one of this city's best known sports, was all smiles over the showing Johnson made here last week. Moore attended about every performance "along with the boys," and enjoyed himself all the time he needed to go on with Johnson. Moore immediately left "the boys" and bid for home. TABOR LEAVES BIRMINGHAM GIANTS. Monroe Tabor, the star second baseman of the Birmingham Giants, is training the jacksonville Knicks at a reputation as a baseball player under the management of Mr. C. L. Wilson, the head coach to be one of the brainiest ball players in the Southland. Mr. Robinson has secured him for his team this coming season. Like the Knicks, he manages; 125 Bridge street, Jacksonville. JOHNSON HARD TO HIT. That Is Opinion of Jack O'Brien, of Philadelphia. CINCINNATI, November 16.—Jack Rush, the Columbus (Ind.) sporting man who brought out Kid McCoy, was a visitor to his own town. He was a friend of him from Philadelphia to Indianapolis. He met Jack O'Brien in the East. O'Brien told him that he was ready to meet Al Kaufman at any time. O'Brien adds that he was a friend of the hiders men to hit that he ever faced in the ring. ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL NEGRO SPRINTER. Several hundred candidates for the University of Pennsylvania track meet competed in the twenty-ninth annual fall handicap sports on Franklin Field last Saturday morning. Charles Fred White, the colored sprinter of last year, was defeated by defending George Minds, a point winner in the intercollegiate, in the 100-vards race. GOOD NEWS FOR JOCKEY CLUB. Coney Island Organization Receives Many Futurity Nominations. NEW YORK. November 17.—Cheerful news bearing on the future racing outlook in the Metropolitan district came to-day in the announcement that up to date there have been received from fifty-six different nominations 366 nominations for the Futurity 366 nominations for the Lawrence Realization of 1912, both to be run at Sheepshead Bay. KETCHEL ACCEPTS DEFI. Agrees to Fight Apake at 165 Pounds After January 1. SAN FRANCISCO, November 18—Stanley Ketchel, who now claims the light bevyweight championship of the world, no time in accepting Billy Papke's challenge of the world at 165 pounds ringside. "I'll fight Papke under the conditions he names," said Ketchel, "he must wait until January 1. I need a rest, and I intend to enter the ring again until I feel recuperated from my fight with Johnson." NEGRO PITCHER DEFEATS DETROIT TIGERS. HAVANA. November 26 — Pedroso, a no-go pitcher, let the Detroit Tigers down without a hit in eleven innings to day. It would have had a shutout in nine innings without any trouble but for an error. It would have had a shutout in McIntyre hit a grounder to second, the Cuban guardian at that sock made a clean pickup, but chucked the ball over a low back of first base, and McIntyre wore the way around. Not another Tiger reached a first, and so effective was the right-handed pitch, McIntyre did not even hand a hard charge to handle. Livelit pitched a fife game himself, allowing but six hits, but he lost the game; allowing but six hits, he passed a man and then threw to first. He passed a man and then threw to first. He passed a man and then runner took two bases. The Cubans then worked a squeeze for the necessary tally, double and a triple scoring their first one. Hopke, the Indianapolis third sacker, took Bush's place when the latter was called. Bush's mother's illness, played a sensational game, accepting eleven of twelve chances. Score: Detroit ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 3 Almendrares 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 -1 2 6 1 Batteries—Lolivelt and Schmidt; Padroso and Gonzales. 1 The crack 118 pound boxer of Indianapolis Ind, who is ready to meet and buy his weight DARTMOUTH HAS NEGRO FOOT BALL STAR. Bob Johnson, a Negro lad of Denver, Colo., is making good on the Dartmouth College football team this year, playing a hard and consistent game every minute of the game, one of the strongest players in Massachusetts, and the papers speak highly of him. Gray, of Amherst, was a start last year, and his playing attracted the attention of the team. He gave him a place on the third All-American team, and only one ever accorded a colored player. When colored players in various colleges make the 'varsity teams, it may be taken for granted that they are among the best in the team, and we have earned their places by faultless playing. MEXICAN KID ISSUES CHALLENGE Editor of THE FREEMAN: Dear Sir—I take great pleasure in writing you a few lines to let you know that I won my last fight. I whipped Bull Brunswick, and I won my first fight. I am open to meet teen fights here in Memphis, and have won all of them but one, and I lost that to Young Pierce, colored champion featherweight of the world, after one of the hardest fights I ever had. I am open to any 122 to 126 pound man in the world. Address all challenges to the Mexican Kid, Phoenix Athletic Club, and oblige me to join. Phoenix Athletic Club TOM SHARKEY FAVORS JOHNSON. NEW YORK—Tom Sharkey, who was among those who thought that Ketchel would beat Johnson, has become an advocate of the move, and since watching the moving pictures of the recent Johnson-Ketchel mill. Sharkey says that unless Jeffries is absolutely fit he would not be able to argue that he was no heavier than Ketchel when he fought twenty-five rounds with Jeffries at Concey Island in 1899, and that the weight he was able to bear at beam at 228. He believes that Johnson's comparatively easy victory over Ketchel, therefore, makes him a formidable opponent for Jeffries and the latter will win in the hardest kind of training to put the Negro away. LINCOLN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. Dick Bennett was seriously hurt on the gridiron. He is under the care of the doctor. We whine him a speedy recovery, and he will still have an opportunity to do some fast work at end. As a preliminary practice Mr. "Feeler" Sackman will be available for candidates on Thursday last. Quite a number reported. The outlook for a fast team on the track is good. Lemus, Hart and Isaacs mean to represent the Orange team in next spring. Owing to football interests the track men will not be called out again until after football season. Isaacs, Sackman and "Flick" Scott are rendering valuable services on the football field as referee and umpire, respectively, while Beck and Hart pay strict attention to the years gained with Issues and Persley are certainly playing the game of football. Along with the team, the team may be considered as stars. Go on, boys! The freshmen are out daily, practicing how to fall on and catch the ball in preparation for the soch-prep game to be pulled off soon. JACK JOHNSON CALLS ON GOVERNOR, BUT MISSES HIM Champion Heavyweight Fails to Meet Champion Democrat and Is BROOKLYN COWBOY Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight, last Wednesday called to pay his respects to Governor Marshall, champion Democrat of the State of Indiana, but found the Inquiry gillist was entertained by Mark Thistlethwaite, the secretary to the Governor, Mr. Thistlethwaite was careful not to cross the big fighter, the prominent challenges about the office of the Governor's secretary is a calendar sign. "If You Want to Find Out Who's Boss Here, Start Something." Just as a precaution, when he heard quarters concerning the black man, Out-State House, the secretary hid the calendar. Johnson told Mr. Thistlethwaite how he had been bluffed once. He called upon the late Governor Johnson of Minnesota, we down upon the table and go into the next room, the fellow that came out alive to get the money. Johnson, when asked to explain his role, he told former Governor's he said, "He didn't say what weapons we should fight with." FRANK LELAND'S NEW TEAM. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER these. Frank Leland displays great judgment, as every man of them is a star player. There should be no dispute in the reputation of Mr. Leland, the land is to have a team composed of the players mentioned. Mr. Leland is keeping up the reputation that he long ago had, and one of the foremost baseball authorities, and we feel that he is to be congratulated. NELSON WILL MEET CHAMPION OF ENGLAND Consents to Forty-Five-Round Bout With Welsh—Briton Given Preference. NEW YORK, November 26—Batting Nelson has finally consented to give Fredie Welsh, the English lightweight champion, the preference over the other fighters in the World Series. Welsh arrives here from England they will be matched to meet in a forty-five-round fight at Jimmy Croftroth's open air stadium, the lightweight championship of the world. "Welsh's victory over Sommers, which gave him the title of champion of England, is a fight he has made Nelson at Schenectady, N.Y. toowy," and on that account I have decided to give him the first chance when I have finished up my present theatrical engagement, as I will not agree to fight me forty-five rounds, Welsh certainly made a bunch of money out of his recent victory over Johnny Summers at the National Sporting Club of New York. The purse Welsh also wagered enough money on his chances to send his winnings up to $10,000. Welsh intends to sail country the second week in December. JOHNSON'S UNASSUMING MANNER. Fight fans who take keen delight in reading of Jack Johnson's "joy rides" and frequent arrests for exceeding speed limits often wonder how it is that he, a colored man, has been the fate of Battling Nelson and Jack O'Brien, white fighters. The answer is that Johnson knows. He knows the prejudice that exists in many that the big war vessel was cruising and that he does not care for the patronage of prize fighters. Therefore, he never puts himself in the way of trouble. He never seeks accommodations at these hotels, and is therefore the one who travels he makes it a point to ride in the best and fastest trains, but seldom shows himself to the passengers. Reservations are usually made through his manager, and he takes a stateroom or a suite with this meal, and it goes without saying that he receives every attention Clinton H Clinton CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON. Who was in Indianaapolis last week "doing" Indiana Avenue. possible from the beaming and admiring porters and colored waiters. He was in the "five or ten minutes" made the black fighter quietly steps out to the rear platform to stretch his elongated limbs, and just as unostentiously goes back to his apartment. When staying in Chicago the fighter seeks quarters in the home of some well-to-do black brother in the "black belt." He seldom invades the down-town district, and can only be found in places where he is asked of a welcome. He never makes himself conspicuous, and when in the presence of white men he conducts himself in a most unassuming manner. He fights, like politics, makes queer bedfellows at times, and by "staying in his place" Johnson is warmly welcomed by all with whom he comes in contact. He prides himself upon "being a gentleman," and boasts that he has always acted in manner to which no one might take exception. many in human sacrifices men will undergo in his west this week whatever may be said of bad or indifferent, you are self if you say he is not unostentiously goes back to his apartment. When staying in Chicago the fighter seeks quarters in the home of some well-to-do black brother in the "black belt." He seldom invades the down-town district, and can only be found in places where he is asked of a welcome. He never makes himself conspicuous, and when in the presence of white men he conducts himself in a most unassuming manner. He fights, like politics, makes queer bedfellows at times, and by "staying in his place" Johnson is warmly welcomed by all with whom he comes in contact. He prides himself upon "being a gentleman," and boasts that he has always acted in manner to which no one might take exception. does it you who have ever seen a young soul contort of the yin when Ketchell was compete in striking at Johnson to 10. Not in a thousand years, from a bird-eye view south of the yin when that was so Hollowed? Yes, the people COFROTH MAKES SURE OF JEFFRIES-JOHNSON FIGHT Pools Interests with Jack Gleason and Sam Berger to Defeat All Rival Bidders. SAN FRANCISCO—According to information given out by day to Tom Corbett, who is in constant touch with the promoter, Jeffries match, a combination is being planned between Jimmy Coffroth and Jack Gleason, with Sam Berger, Jeffries's manager, as a sort of silent partner, to pool resources. Jeffries and rivals. Behind the plot is a lot of history. When Jeffries reached New York Gleason went to Coffroth here and proposed the combine. Coffroth went to Jeffries to fight at Gleason. But subsequent events showed Coffroth he was wrong. Gleason, since he has been in New York, has had Berger as an inside player. Now, now is shrewd enough to see that Gleason has every advantage. He therefore has proposed the combine, and it is said by Corbett that Gleason has accepted. Jeffries has accepted. Of Los Angeles and for Eddie Graney, of this city, both of whom are after the plum. JEFFRIES MUST MEET KAUFMAN At Least, that Is What W. A. Brady Says. NEW YORK CITY, Nov. 19.—W. A. Brady's offer to present $10.00 as a gift to James J. Jeffries and then bet $10,000 on the side if the ring that he is wearing within 90 days, has been pronounced "bunk" and a "joke," by Jeff's manager, Sam Berger, who says there is no public demand for such a match. Brady declares that he means business and that Jeffries can win his money by defeating Kaufman in a ten-round bout — not twenty rounds, as at first stipulated. He seems to be embarrassed, declared that Brady is the best grievance against him, and is also looking for advertising. The pollsmaker also is clear that he does not want to fight anybody before he wins. But Brady's proposition nis such a boid one that Jeffries may think it over seriously. At any rate, Jeffries and Berger said today that if Brady is on the level he will be on hand when bids for the Johnson team, and if he is not, he will be put up his $29,000; that after that and club have been fixed upon for the big milk. Brady's proposition, accompanied by the promise to be on hand at the appointed time, and says he will make Jeff either fight Kaufman or show the sporting publication is afraid to disclose his real condition. JOHNSON SHOWS PHYSICAL PROWESS OF THE NEGRO In His Fight with Ketchel, Stanley Was Merely a Child to the Sight of Champion. By UNCLE RAD KEES. Special to THE FREEMAN. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., October 16—Well, the Jack Johnson-Stanley Ketchell affair is finally settled; so also is the one generation of the physical prowess of the Negro in the 1960s and the far-sighted are concerned, and a sadder spectacle was never before brought about by a supposed wise set of leading sports than the above affair—sad not only because of the lack of a good way to make any showing whatever against the gian Jack Johnson, but sad because of the simple fact that it requires so much to win, that it is not his physical equal. And to see Johnson and Ketchell squared for battle is like looking at the picture of David and Goliath, the great difference being that David, who was a great fighter, out two lines of battle against the giant Goliath, namely, to throw a lucky stone at a safe distance, and to use both his physical and foul methods in the event of his victory, which he by now comes in contact with the great giant. But with Stanley Ketchell things were seemingly and decidedly different, and none of the David methods were conspicuous (fremont) portion which his managers evidently cornered in making such an outrageous match. Game? Yes, Ketchell was game, and in the olden days any one fighting under such great odds was considered insane, and these days of modern civilization we have another name for it—ignorance! Still one great lesson we have all learned, from this famous battle, thank heavens, is that you can hold something that the white man wants, use your own judgment. Prize-fighting has always been a conspicuous factor in the world's sensations, but never before has a championship title been worth more than $1 million, yet the humane societies should prevent the THE BROADWAY many inhuman sacrifices that the white man will undergo in his frantic desire to west this title from the giant Negro. And whatever he be said of Johnson, good, milder, infinitely more kinder, self if you say he is not a fighter, even though his fight with Ketchell had many shady appearances. And the writer takes a look at the man in the son-Ketchell fight wasn't a prearranged affair, there was some awful clever catering to the moving picture machine. Just imagine Johnson, the cleverest man in the day-to-day, drop him with a wild swing back of the car. Does it sound clever to you who have seen a fight that this could possibly have happened, especially in striking at Johnson to land on his jaw? Not in a thousand years, and right from the southeast corner of the ring, is here to tell the story of the man in the Hollowed? Yes, the people hollowed good and strong, "Fake!" but what was the use? The child was born, and the fans were again handed the wallop they get in a historic pirates find them standing looking on. Ketchell was out in the second round with an unintentional punch from Johnson's left. Why didn't he finish him? No, this wasn't the play, and the show was to run a bit longer than two rounds; hence the players were constantly doing business from Johnson's corner until the money was on; then the show was closed. And there never was a grander finale on any stage than the closing of this great show. The crowd was cheering, twelfth round both men rush for the spotlight view, and in a grand mix-up Johnson pretends he was struck by Ketchell—when, where and how is the question that puzzered the crowd? Jack Weich, who is credited as the best judge on these points, and who refereed the battle, has said Johnson was hit by a shot from the left. The supposed blow Johnson went down on his hands and toes, rolled over backward on one hand, and facing the moving picture, he jumped up and rushed at Ketchell was waiting for his cue, he jumped up and rushed at Ketchell like a wild man, swinging right and left to the jaw, till Ketchell, hanging on with both hands, jumped up and rushed into atmosphere was finally cleared the referee stood squarely over Ketchell, counting him out, and all three were in full view of the moving picture, inside a prose on masse in silent expectancy, the villain had finally been pursued, but the child was in London. LATEST BIDS ON BIG FIGHT. Dick Martin, the well-known cigar dealer of Salem, IL, offers $78,000.00 for the big fight. He adds the 60 cents hoping the big fellows will spend it in his store while signing up for Brook—Benzine, the oll king, will give a million dollars for the big fight. HOOSIER POET Club Room Londres, 10 Cent Cigar. We deliver goods direct to consumers and pay all express charges. Give us a Trial Order. John Rauch Cigar Co. - Indianapolis, Ind. MONEY TO LOAN Special Guaranteed Alarm Clocks 69c We do all kinds of Watch and Jewelry Repairing. Watch Cleaning. 50c; Main Spring. 50. All work guaranteed for one year. Our rates are 10 cents on the dollar. All business relations strictly confidential. GREAT COMPEER CIGAR, 5 cts. Quality Sells It. providing the men use Ben's gloves in the ring. Marysville, Cal.-Jim Van Loan, the slipper man, offers $56.897 for the Jeff Johnson go. Men must wear Van Loan slippers in the ring. Point Richmond, Cal.-Oat Wheyne, the gum drop man, will give five barrels on the berry famous gum drops, 6,000 shares in the berry famous wine and 56 beans in cash for the big go. (Point Richmond papers please copy.) Someplace, U. S. A.-Billy Elmer, the well-known cross-country runner, says that he has been the only one per cent of the gate if they let him run the box office. The Marion Club has decided that their searing exposition will be tough enough to handle the contest. A Democratic governor can't see a Republican club. ST. PAUL. MINN. The Y. W. C. A. Branch held their vesper services at Zion Presbyterian Church on Selby avenue, last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Metcalf addressed the university avenue are not ready for occupancy. Miss Myrtle Mae Williams left last week for Boston, Mass. From there she will go to teach music in a college. She expects to attend the spring...Mr. and Mrs. Muscuda have given up the Ideal Restaurant and have turned over to its former manager, Mrs. McCarthy. Though the corps of Hon. F. L. McGhee, the Branch of the U. B. F. and S. M. T. were able to gain a victory over thearmenies. In the injunction suit, on November 9th, the cities of this city, are very jubilant over the fact...Messrs. Isaac Dennie and L. J. Kerr of Portland, Oregon, spent Nov. 9th of November 20th. The varsity versatile athlete, is coach for the Fay College football team this season. On last Saturday his team tied the St. James game with the North. On the evening of Nov. 26th the game was daintain wrestling match will take place at Wagner hall, under the auspices of the Afro-American Athletic Association. The game is in the church the guest is and sister...The Y. W. C. A. Branch would like books and magazine from the King's Daughters Charity Circle m. assembly rooms of St. James A. M. E. Church, on last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ione Gibbs, president of the State Federaction, is the guest addressed meeting...Mr. G. B. King, Hunt were successful in the Aberdeen land drawing, and both landed fairly doing good business in his talent on the hill...The U. B. F. and S. M. T. will give a grand ball at Tschida Hall on thanksgiving evening...Rev. W. D. W. 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Frank Whitney, Mixer 440 Indiana Ave. New Phone 5286. Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in. Brutus Owens, Prop., 433 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. GRADY & S. P. WEBSTER Imperial Barber Shop, 821 E. Washington St., Springfield, Ill. Your trade solicited. Best of attention given all customers. Facial Massage, Shampooing and Hair Cutting a Specialty. E. H. Mitchell. Chiropodist: H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist. Barbers: G. A. Barklais. Mgr.; John Davis. R POET In Londres, Cigar. Emers and pay all express charges. Trial Order. - Indianapolis, Ind. 8 Every fashionable fabric in this annual sale It's a sale you should attend. Individuality in dress is the demand of present fashions and the desire of every woman of taste. And the road to individuality in dress lies via. the dress goods counters. This assortment is representative of all that's new and much that's exclusive. And every fabric is sharply reduced in price, except a few like lansdowe, whose prices are governed by contract. Novelties and mohairs selling regularly at from 25c to 75c a yard, going at 15c, 29c...39cCrepes, eolians and other soft materials as well as fashionable tailoring materials, regular $1.00 to $2.00 kind, 59c, 79c...89cBlack fabrics that were $1.2 and upward, at 48c, 59c, 65c and upward. Main floor. west aisle. All persons desiring news items to appear in THE FREEMAN will call New Phone 2880, this office, or send in same by mail not later than Wednesday, at 6 p. m. Mr. James Nicholson has returned to the city. Miss Annie Brown was in Chicago this week on business. Mrs. Luther Bryant has returned from a visit with friends at Terre Haute. Miss Blanche Taylor is spending the Thanksgiving holidays at Chicago, the guest of Mrs. Daisy Turner. Dr. Prince, of the Second Baptist Church, will preach at Simpson Chapel Sunday at 3 p. m. The splendid chair of his church will sing. Do not forget to secure a copy of the great Christmas number of The Indianapolis Freeman, which will be out December 25th. Mr. George S. Taylor, a well-known businessman of Daxy Ohio, in the city this week looking over business locations with a view of locating here. Ernest G. Tidrington, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana, was in the city Sunday to attend the regular meeting of the Endowment Board. The membership has been issued to the wedding reception of Rev. Theoabald A. Smythe at their home in California street, Wednesday evening, December 1. Mr. Ted H. Bazel, who left this city a few weeks ago, arrived in Calgary, Alberta, the guest of Prof. Clarence Washington, leaving November 15 for Cleveland, Ohio. Call me up when you think of beginning those long-delayed lessons on the plano. Satisfies instruction given. Wm. M. Schacher teaches chorals also as accompanist. Phone 2880. Last Thursday afternoon the Magnolia Club observed guest day with a card party for Mrs. Galloway, who was first prize, Mrs. Rhodes second prize. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs. Mattie Reeder. A special exhibit of the colored school book series will be shown by stereopsis grades will be shown by stereopsis grades Simpson Chapel Sunday evening at 8 p.m. The parents of our school children are normally invited to attend. J. S. Bailley, pastor. Regular service at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church to-morrow at 4 p.m. It is the first Sunday in Advent, and there will be special music by the choir. Beginning Sunday, the school will hold, together with other religious organizations, will observe a week of prayer. Col. Jesse Ringgold, of the Marion, Ind., St. James Home, as attaining a fellowship of the executive committee of the K. of P.'s. The Colonel reports that everything is moving along nicely at the Home, and that most all of the students have returned from their summer burial. The funeral of Mrs. Ada Higgins Morris, who died Friday morning of last week, plains the church and Baptist Church. The services were conducted by Rev. Leonard and the pastor. Mrs. Morris was the wife of John D. Morris and aunt of Mrs. Lucretia M. Knox, the president of the sisters and a number of relatives survive her. Messrs. Leon Davison and George L. Knox entertained Sunday at dinner, at the home of the latter, the following guests: Bryan Anderson, George O. Reece, W. E. Davison and T. H. Smith. Other guests present were George P. Stewart, A. E. Dershner, Claude Gilman and Elwood C. Knox. BUSINESS LOCAL. "The Best at the Price— No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale Pillsbury best XXXX flour, Saturday, a 24½ pound sack for... 79c Imperial corn starch, a full pound box... 5c Chinese ball blue, 5c boxes, 2 boxes for... 5c Full head Carolina rice, 2 pounds for... 15c Genuine Santa Clara prunes, 10c value, pound... 5c Pure lard, 10 pound pails, $1 50; 5 pound pails, 75c; 3 lb. pails... 45c Wisconsin early June peas, 12½c quality, three cans for... 25c Country Gentleman pure sugar corn, 15c value, (limit 6), 6 cans... 60c Attend Marott's $15,000 silk sale on second floor. There are 40,000 yards from which to select. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH—REV. HENRY J. CALLIS. PASTOR. The Annual Fair is in progress. If you want to spend a pleasant evening with your friends, bring them to the fair next week. The "Millionaire Wedding" has been postponed to Monday, December 6. Don't forget the date. You will preach on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning subject, "Standing in the Presence of God," with the Gods Way of Saving Men." Sunday school at 12:45; Christian Endeavor at 6:30. "COLORED SKIN MADE LIGHTER." We cannot turn black skin into white skin, but our *Complexion Wonder Creme* will give black skin or brown skin a lighter shade for any occasion, and as a result it will be less likely to impress a colored face magically. It makes a colored countenance more refined and attractive. Another thing: We can give light-brown girls beautiful pink cheeks of natural color, making them positive beauties. To prove all this we will send both samples for ten cents (10c), with information very valuable to you. Send coin samples to B. Beverer & Co. No. 2 Bector street, New York NEW HAIR PARLORS. Mrs. Mille Alexander is now prepared to meet all demands in beauty and hair culture, at her elegant new quarters, 223 Court Street, New York, N.Y. Courtnut treatment. Finished artists. SPECIAL DISPENSATION NOW OPEN. Why He Joined the Elks. Because the order will guard you in health, care for you in sickness, but in death, you will preserve your memory and strew your last resting place with flowers of immortality. Day afternoon at the Elks' Headquarters, 339 Indiana avenue. JOHN W. NORBEL, M. D. Grand Medical Examiner. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. W. A. Hunton, one of the leading colored men of this country, will be the speaker at the "monster meeting" on Sunday next, taking as his subject, "The Future of the American Workforce." Mr. Hunton has fitted to talk in this subject, as he has been closely identified with the work of the American government to accept the general secretaryship of the Norfolk, Va., Association, being the first colored secretary to enter the national Secretary, and has filled that position ever since, developing the work to such an extent that at present there are among colored men with three International and over twenty-five General Secretaries. Mr. Hunton's labors have been principally among the student body of the opportunity of studying the needs of the people. A great treat is in store for all who will be fortunate enough to hear him. The opportunity is nationally strong one. The Glee Club and Orchestra will be heard at their best, and everything that can be done to make this program will begin promptly at 3 p. m. Mr. Hunton will arrive on Saturday, and will be met by a delegation from the Y. M. C. A. at S. o'clock he will give a statement of the country. This lecture will be held in the Central Y. M. C. A., corner West New York and Illinois streets, and on Monday evening it will be repeated at the same time. The conference of workers will be held with Mr. Hunton in the Colored Y. M. C. A. rooms on Saturday evening, and the board of directors have given a conference on Monday at 6:30 p. m. The dollar saving campaign is creating a great deal of interest in the Association, and a large influx of members is expected. Thus, the conference is thus getting the advantage of the benefits derived from the campaign. On Monday night the members will gather in the museum and the two captains, Messrs. George L. Knox and H. L. Sanders, are each urging the men on their sides to turn out in full force. Mr. Hunton, the International leader, will add much to the interest in the meeting. Much interest is being manifested in the conference of the Colored Associations to be held in Louisville, Ky., from December 2 to 5. The Indianapolis Association expects to take a large share of the conference on Saturday and returning after the Sunday evening session, will carry all who hand their names to Thomas E. Taylor, General Secretary. During the month of December The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more at the rate of $1.00 a year. IN FAR AWAY JAPAN DALLAS. TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. He also entertained at the residence of Dr. B. R. Bluht, Monday night, Nov. 22, which was an enjoyable occasion for many of the craftsmen and friends of the family. The families of the five lodges of the city have now before them for consideration a three-acre tract of land, situated at the corner of Flora and North Central avenue, where properties have now a hall and four renting rooms and a good enclosed pleasure park on it, which is much needed by our guests. Griffith, Quartermaster Murray, and other Masons were the honored guests of Brigader W. D. Donifer and Jewel Co. No 5, Quartermaster Murray, and Fort last Sunday, to participate in the Thanksgiving services of that department. They were shown every courtesy to make them welcome on this occasion. The order THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. days, which speaks much to the credit of the Masonic bodies of the state. . . . The purse snatchers are beginning to operate here almost blightly. John is the man for killers "Blind" Fortier, the musician, who it is reported, ran away and married Walker's daughter, who is under age, which is a violation of the law in this state. J. S. Smith is the man for killers "Blind" Fortier. Elijah Griffin is now in the Pullman service. . . A. D. Bradley is beautifying his residence. . . B. T. McCloskey has purchased a nice home on Washington ave- DES MOINES, IA. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA Special to THE FREEMAN: The elections held on the 18th rs the Election Committee and Public Library were both carried by a large majority. The assurance that the new $500,000 high-level bridge will be built means more than the name can express, to Edmonton. The bridge will be built in the city, the bridge, and in the course of time will erect a large hotel and station at Jasper and Ninth. They have purchased a large tract of land from the Hudson Bay Company, to Edmonton. The left last week for his homestead....The weekly prayer meeting was held at the residence of James H. Robinson, 1856 Kristinia avenue. Wm. McCheek in the home of Edmonton. Lask, and will remain throughout the winter....Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tucker and daughter Mary were down from their homestead. The Pacific starts service into Edmonton on Monday, the 22d....Another daily newspaper is to be launched during the next month, to be known as 'The Daily Pacific' and started a first-class barber shop at Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan....C. J. Shoeman, who has just returned from a business trip to Battleford, where report even has his wife, Pat, look after the state of his late brother, Daniel Shoeman, who died just 24 days after his wife. Mr. Shoeman will be gone several weeks....Robert Shoeman, cured a farm six miles from town, and has purchased everything that makes a farm complete in the way of implements, etc. His wife left several weeks ago for her homestead. Arthur Jones writes from Lashburn that they lost their best horses last week. Arthur will be here the first of the picture pictures were shown at the Bijou last week....Leave all news matter, advertisements, subscriptions, changes of address or any complaint of not receiving the picture pictures were shown at the Bijou last week....Phone 1637, or address P. O. Box 845. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN at the bedside of H. Bohbone were at the bedside of H. Bohbone, in Earle Sunday. He is in a serious condition... Mrs. Alice Coleman returned home Saturday, after a three weeks' visit with Mrs. Bohbone for a two weeks' visit Monday, in Chicago. ...Mr. W. A. Dean, formerly male alo of AI G. Field's Darkest America, has opened a cafe at 259 West Commerce, in New Brighton, Pa., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Johnson. ...Miss Hattie Casey, Mrs. Will Brown, Mrs. Chas Jackson, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohbone, are on the sick list. ...Mrs. Carrie Tanner returned to Steubenville last week, after a four weeks' visit. ...Mrs. Wm. Milton left Dayton, her home, last week. ...Mrs. Turner, of M. Vernon, were the guests of their brother. H. Simmons, last week. ...Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Boggess enter- menting. H. Simmons, on Tuesday, J. H. Smith, Mrs. Simmons, of Cincinnati. Mrs. Rose Turner of M. Vernon, Miss Halle Brown Wilberforce, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Simmons. ...The Oak Hill Avenue Sewing Circle, on Thursday the rest will be meet Dec. 2 at M. Reyford's. ...Mrs. Charles Jackson spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Simmons, in M. Vernon. ...Wm. Saunders will not conduct skating Monday at the bedside. ...Hs next party will be announced later. HENDERSON, KY. Mr. Jackie Hawkins left last week for Louisville, Ky. to make his home. ..Mr. James Saultier, the city visiting friends and relatives. ..Mr. Herman Carr will leave in a few days for Kansas City, Mo. ..Mr. James Saultier, the last week visiting his mother. ..Mr. Tom Washington spent Sunday in Evansville, Ind. visiting friends. ..Mr. William Saultier, the last week visiting Louis, Mo. to make his home. ..Dr. James G. Glass left Tuesday night for Louisville to spend a few days on business. Baptist Church all day. Thanksgiving day. BUSINESS LOCALS Hang Bros.-Dealers in hardware, paints, glass, 547 Indiana avenue. Woodbine Perfume. Oh' how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloodau'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, cracked corn and all kinds of ground feed. New Indianapolis, Ind. New 'Phone 5188, 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. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday at the news stand at the southwest corner of Illinois and Market streets. THE GRAND LEADER 335-338-340 AST WASHINGTON ST Surplus Stock Sale Dresses for Children, of fancy plaids; plaited skirts, fancy trimmed waists, full lined, up to $1.75 values, surplus stock sale.....98c P. N. 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