The Freeman

THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER DEC. 17 1909 VOLUME XXII NUMBER 51 NEGRO PRESS COMMENDS PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dr. Booker T. Washington and Others in Attendance—Commercial Council Holds Interesting Meeting—General News. The board in charge of the $1,000,000 Jeanes Fund is in session here this week. The meetings are being held at the White House, upon the invitation of President Obama who is a member of the board. Affairs of the board are in progress, the transacted and reports of the current year are being gone over carefully, with a view of extending the benefits of the fund wherever it seems expedient to do so. Some of the well-known colored members of the board are attending Washington, Bishop Abrum Grant, Mr. J. C. Napier and Major R. R. Moton. ... Mr. Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington and mem- ber of the board of trustees, city this week, called me hurriedly to take up some special matters with the hartford firm of the firm, a source of the hard work and report of the commission. He is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. He is under contract with the insignia of shortly to be issued with the insignia of the Order of African Redemption. The second meeting of the Washington Commercial Council was not less interesting than the first, and perfect harmony on the essential points prevailed. Additionally, the Constitution for the guidance of the body was adopted. It is significant of the earnestness and live character of the Council that it is the first body of Washington to name a Negro for one of the Commissioners, to exposition and to ally itself with Dr. Washington in the work planned along this line. It is the first body of Washingtonians to name a Negro for one of the Commissioners to assist in entertaining the Nation, to officially recognize the value of the National Negro Press Association, and took simultaneous action with the Citizens Committee to assist in entertaining the Nation, to officially recognize the value of the National Negro Press Association, which comes here next August. The Council, believing that the way to command the respect of other races is to exhibit faith in the worth and ability of the Negro, which, in other words, has been submitted to President Taft. Dr. Wrider is a leading practitioner of medicine here, and is the president of the Anti-Tuberculosis commercial office, which works in stamp out the "white print." He is a heavy taxpayer and one of the District's most substantial citizens in the Council. The Council votes in thanks to President Taft, which is merely the subject of the Liberian situation, the 1913 exposition and the Freedmen's Bank reimbursement. Architect J. A. Lankford, the one of the Council, is an energetic leader, and is the president of public-spirited business men which will make itself felt more and more potentially for the civic betterment of the race. Bishop Abraham Grant, D. D., Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church, a great churchman and a great leader—one of nature's noblemen—is the city, attending the meeting of the Jeanes and looking for matters of vast import to church and race. He preached a stirring sermon on Sunday morning at the Metropolitan M. E. Church, to an audience that packed an immense structure. Together with Resident James E. Horst, the Bishop paid his respects to President Taft at the White House last Saturday, and was most cordially received. Bishop J. W. Simh. of the A. M. E. Zion Church, held conference in Norfolk, Va., last week. Dr. J. E. Moorland, international secretary, and Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, local secretary, from the national convention of the association at Louisville, and report a highly profitable session. They are loud in their praise of Kentucky's open-handed hospitality. Major J. B. Ramsey, commandant of cadets at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, spent a few days of last week in the city, and visited the school, will prove of great value in the land, N. W. The Major had been on a visit to the United States Military academy at West Point to study points in military science and discipline. The information gleaned from this, the highest autonomy in the land, will prove of great value to the sturdy boys at Tuskegee, Major Ramsey is a thorough student of human nature, and has a knack of getting the best results out of men and boys, and how they impact the men. He is at first. Under his skilful management the students at Tuskegee have been brought up to a high state of efficiency in military tactics, and through the mastery of the basic principles of military science of moral responsibility, order, system and obedience, which is manifested all of their activities in school and out. Major Ramsey is always a welcome visitor in Washington, where he has a host of friends. The Mu-So-Lit Club had an unusually interesting session Friday night. The principal speaker was Hon. Ralph W. Tytler, a professor of sociology and the man who labored with his hands. And the man his subject was "Which?" dealing in a well-balanced fashion with the problem of the relative value to society of the man who labored with his hands. If asked what were most needed in the scheme of human development, his answer would be Bon. M. Tyler is a master of scientific statement and is a unique subject, be proved himself to be a reasoner of the highest quality and an expert in the subject. J. Scott, of Tuskegee Institute, and Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, by a queer coincidence, took part in the vigorous discussion that followed, and both susisted that the opposing educational philosophies suggested by the principal speaker, each believing to a certain extent in the efficacy of Dr. C. Summer Wormley, hartions, and Messrs. Felix F. Weir and Walter Jeter, who played a violin duet. At the next meeting, he placed the annual election of officers takes place and some exciting times are expected. --- In a card to the Washington Post Dr. Booker T. Washington calls attention to the joy that a Christmas card, a book or a gift to a child, boys and girls in the South, who may get nothing to remind them of the Christmas tide unless the thoughtful people else have a card. He says: "I shall be glad to distribute, as in other years, whatever friends may send to me at the Tuskegee Institute, Ala., and to my friends at Tuskegee busy carrying out their self-elected and splendidly conceived task. You won't miss the little present you send and it will bring sunshine to hearts that know darkness more familiarly than light. The Brownsville Court of Inquiry is in charge of the case, in a few days, and the cases of the soldiers will be disposed of as rapidly as circumstances will permit. Attorneys N. Marshall and Glicchrist are acting as counsel for the case of the men. R. W. THOMPSON. A MOST SENSATIONAL PLAY, "THE NIGGER." After reading the many adverse criticisms of a few of the so-called Negro leaders, as well as scrutinizing the usual prejudicial objections of our white critics, I was struck by the fact that this playside inn and take a birdseye view of all this noise. So I did, and at the New Theater, at Sixty-second street and眨眼 avenue, the sensational play bluer "The Negger." I intentional for various reasons, among the many being the one that the mere heralding of the word or the race to any degree in the play is the most perpetual sensation the American civilization has ever known. Because of that peculiar prejudice that is still rampant indulgence in the play, many our great man Lincoln made himself immortal by the stand he took for the Negro: Henry Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, Bent Tillman, Joseph Lloyd, and many others in the pool of popularity merely because of their peculiar issue for or against the Negro. And I sincerely believe that this play might well be accepted as a companion to the higher morals of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"—the one dealing with the conditions during slavery, the other with that of the press, the other with that of the whisperer we find in an ambitious, broadminded author, with brain and nerve enough to produce a play dealing with facts, particularly favoring the "nigger," that you will also see the white critics in the play. In speaking of Mr. Sheldon, the author of the play, one writer says: "What he lacks is experience. What he lacks is experience. He must say that Mr. Sheldon has shown a world of experience in his dealing with the association of the Southern white man with colored women, and that he has known or yet acknowledged by the Northern whites. Again, this same writer says: 'Whether this problem is of direct inter-relationship, or that the play itself is concerned, it loses directness after the second act'—whatever that means. Still, I might explain to you that the play is a first two acts the "nigger" is chased by hounds and a howling drunken mob of lynchers who shoot up the town, kill and otherwise make life worth most anything." If such conditions as these are not of direct interest to the North, as well as to any other civilized community, what could be the best way to deal with them when he referred to the authors' expert- CULLOM-IZATION NATIONAL POLITICS. NORTHERN REPUBLICAN POLITICAL SOUTH HAYWOOD Would be the next condition of the race if Senator Cullorn's vision comes to pass. ence, that he would have shown himself thoroughly experienced had he written the play so that a "nigger" could have been lynched in every act, his only regret being that eventually the time might come when there would be enough "nigger's" to play the breaching. When can you see this writer swelling up so "big" with gratification and satisfaction that no one else could get in the theater. What would a teacher do, he never had a night's als, carrying an effective theme of actual- abilities, do in the South? None of our best plays have ever ventured there—and those of second class that have always die the death of a dog. Who is being to spend the time and money to write a play to suit the South? And if one did, would it not be criticised by the North? Why shouldn't it be, when we all know just the kind it would have to be. I've never heard of a show running six months and where in the South, not even "The Clansman." Why is this? Simply because there is not enough thinking brains in the South to reason out the moral teachings of a sensible play in the country. It has the most emphatically shown in this play is that the white man has always maintained a closer private relation with the Negro than he has publicly licated. And a matter of fact, he has been a white man who is a good friend to any truthful say that he has never made any undue advances to colored women? Then, again, how many colored women can you find who aren't constantly an- dized in the theater? The Sheffield High School is doing very nicely, and is well attended. The principal professor of the school is sparring to pain to make the school a success... Davis Draper has opened a family grocery store on Second street, with a full line of groceries and a new high-price M. Blair and the Sunday and the last two Miss Guether Taylor and Mrs. Carrie Winter are on the sick list this week... Miss Dona Pruett is much better this week... Rex. F. D. Fields has returned home from Russellville, Ala., where he has been inspecting his mission....E. H. Fields, one of Sheffield's most popular young business men and real estate agent. is expecting two beautiful copies of Western start of the city. Call on Mrs. J. W. Jennings for Christmas presents and toilet articles, and all kinds of fancy work. Prices to suit your money... Mrs. Queen军队和小姐们 have some Paul left for Birmingham Thursday. The Bible Band will have sacred services on Christmas day at the A. M. E. Church. Everybody is invited to attend. were the first colored home Maidstone. They have twenty- two years, with thirty coming fr homa in the spring, influenced Lana and Rev. Wm. Crawford, visitors of Mr. L. E. will fall to him dig 400 bushels of potatoes them for the spring market. is carrying his Majesty's mail to the postoffice, this being his fi lege as a mile from a half- two from his farm to meet the mail has only missed it once when He has faced Jacob Frost 50 many a night. Mr. Smith told his son to be Maidstone and start taurant, at which time he had daughters, and a Mr. Stone had store, and from that the town name, "Maidstone" was never matter, of advertisements, sub- changes of address or any com- net receiving The Freeman, etc. ford C. Mitchell, the Edmonton spondent. Call 240 Jasper av Phone 1637, Address F. O. Bo YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. At the Eastern Ohio Poultry Warren, O. last week, R. H. took a visit to the first town comb white Loghorns. Mr. Henderson Parker have moved very a mile from a half- steak and lunch room to 560 Wes St. Mrs. E. Jackson, of The white critics haven't found any objections whatever to the name of the play, neither do they see anything wrong in the first two acts, where a "nigger" is lynchistically unethical, and the play calls a poor old Negro "mummy" every name that a decent audience will stand for. But they do find every fault imaginable with the third act, and why? Simply because the prettiest white girl gets the only one to be a "nigger," and the family is frantically in love with a "nigger," that she simply can not live without him, and that although she is the belle of her society, with every opportunity of marrying the best among her own people, she is willing to make her own people the only one to be a "nigger." So there you are. Some of you might want to know what color this "nigger" is. What color would he be if his father was a white slave? If he were a white slave, he could deeply in love with her, and he being the result of their affections? Is not your race full of this sort of "nigger" to-day, many who do and who do not recognize you? The white man has told you that "one drop of Negro blood makes a Negro the only one to be a "nigger." Is this you differently; at least he offers other proof in opposition to this contention. Every Negro in the world should see this play, as it teaches of much greater wrongs done the Negro than does "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and where he should expect it is "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The only one should expect any outburst of a daughter, whistling or any other of the shallow-minded expressions, but rather bids for and demands more serious consideration. The name of Edward Sheldon, the author of "Edward Sheldon," is the only one that is known by a permanent place in the heart of every true Negro, as this play deals with facts and conditions that are so constantly denied and refuted by the white man, and only question you by your Uncle" is written or not Mr. Sheldon isn't one of the same kind of "niggers" as is shown in this play. SHEFFIELD, ALA. The Sheffield High School is doing very nicely, and is well attended. The principal, Prof. J. B. Barnett, is sparing no money for the school. Davis Draper has opened a family grocery store on Second street, with a full line of fine groceries. Call and see him....E. M. Fields, one of the teachers at Miss Guether Taylor and Mrs. Carris Winter are on the sick list this week....Miss Dona Prutt is much better this week. Miss Guether Taylor is home from Russellville, Ala., where he has been inspecting his mission....E. H. Fields, one of Sheffield's most popular men, is the town council agent is erecting two beautiful cottages eastern part of the city....Call on Mrs. J. W. Jennings for Christmas presents, a stock of all kinds of fancy work. Prout's suity dress for Queen Perkins and her little son Paul left for Birmingham Thursday....The Blair and Sandy have had sacred services on Christmas day the E. Church. Everybody is invited to attend. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Cobb arrived last week from Muskogee, Okla., and are making their residence at 418 Klinstino Avenue. In the future, the secure, private meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Walker, 1019 Fourth Street. Quite a number were present. .. Mr. Sam Burns is back from Detroit and on his usual run on the Canadian Northern Railroad ... H. Gus Hall writes from Winchester. W. Va., and Rep. of the State of California, Los Angeles, was on the 21st inst. He sends regards to his friends here, and says we can add his name to the list containing, Deas, Reed & Deas purchasing property here, as that is his intention next summer.... Mrs. R. M. Lewis, of 31 Hennick street, is sick with la grippe. Her daughter Pearl was taken to the General Hospital last week with pneumonia ... Rev. J. B. Barbar, of the Department of Revenue, has run a job in the express business also. Mr. Barbar can be found at 349 Namayo Avenue, Phone 1005 ... Clifford Mitchell was laid up several days last week with neuralgia ... Charlie Cowan, of Entwistle, writes that he will be in the city in a few days ... W. Asa Small, a prosperous farmer near Maidstone, Saskatchewan, writes and gives us an interesting account of that city as follows which is practically a common ground started by colored people and populated by same at present: J. H. Lowery, G. C. Lowery, Seymour Lowery, Wm. Stone and W. Asa Small PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. were the first colored homesteaders of Maldstone. They have twenty-two families now, with thirty coming from Oka-lake, and seventy from Lane and Rev. Wm. Crawford, who were visitors of Mr. Small all fall and helped him dig 400 bushels of potatoes and cellar wood. He is carrying his Majesty's mail to and from the postoffice, this being his fifth year. He goes a mile and a half twice a night and has only missed it once when on duty. He has faced Jacob Frost 50 below zero many a night. Mr. Small took the first bushel of potatoes at the restaurant, at which time he had two single daughters, and a Mr. Stone had the first store, and from that the town derived its name, the Frost Store, a matter, advertisements, subscriptions, changes of address or any complaint of not receiving The Freeman, etc., with Clifford, the second respondent. Call 240 Jasper avenue, East; phone 1637, or address P. O. Box 845. YOUNGSTOWN, O. At the Eastern Ohio Poultry Show, at Warren, O., last week, J. R. Holmes, Jr., took first prize and first pen for single-comb white Leghorns....Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Parker have moved their grocery and lunch room to 560 West Federal Street....Mrs. L. B. Jackson, of Coraopolis, Pa., was the guest of Mrs. John Davis, Sr., last week....Members of the Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Etta Lacey's Thursday afternoon, and after the routine business Mrs. Julia Thompson recited a poem on missionary work and Mrs. H. Simons read an interesting paper....The Conundrum Social held at the Oak Hill Avenue Church, Thursday evening, was a success....A. H. Berry gave his first dance of the series Wednesday evening, and it was well attended and a success....Mrs. Charles Jackson, of West Myrtle Avenue, who attended the funeral of her nephew, Harry T. Simons, in Mount Vernon, Thursday, returned home Friday....Owen Larsons and Jonia Gardner were married by Rev. Smith, Monday....Mrs. Simon Burgess is on the sick list....The Women's Progressive Club was initiated into the Household of Ruth. The list of officers will be in the next issue. PARIS, KY. The Colored Christian Church has been remodeled and will be occupied next Sun- day. ...The Teachers' Institute was entertained at the M. E. Church with refreshments and an address by Elder Bryant, a longtime resident of old hotel waiter, is dead at his mother's home in this city...Mrs. Minnie Brackenridge, of Lebanon, was a longtime old friend, W. H. Grant, colored, of Lexington, Ky. has the contract for building the brick cold storage house for the city of Paris. This building will let a man colored, with all Negro labor. MADAM E. AZALIA HACKLEY GREETED AT LOUISVILLE BY SPLENDID AUDIENCE UNDER AUSPICES OF TREBLE CLEF CLUB Reception Given in Honor of the Singer—Special Christmas Services to be Held at Episcopal Church by Bishop Woodcock. BY CARY B. LEWIS. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—It cannot be said that a house-filling audience greeted Mine, E. Azalia Hackley, the famous soprano Jackie Hall, on Thursday night, at Liederkanz Hall, Sikriya, where she will be maintained that the fault was not attributable to the artist nor the lack of zeal of the members of the Treble Cleft Club, under whose auspices she appeared, and the musicians who were present, it was the coldest night of the season, yet 400 music lovers were present and gave the singer a royal welcome. Madam Hackley was the guest of Mrs. Lavenia Hall, the soprano of two days, had plenty of rest before the night she sang, and her youth-invested voice, radiant smiles, culture and dignity drew from the audience a wealth of demeanor. She was a natural endowments, vocal and personal, are such as to cause any one to admire and pay homage. She possesses a rich, clear, sweet voice, and trills her notes with great grace. She showed that she was cultured, and the culture had carmarks of hard study at the Parisian Conservatory of Music. She sang in French, Italian, German, and, in some cases, English. From a program so evenly choice it is difficult to specify favorites. Many in the audience liked the Italian “Flower Song.” She was exceedingly clever in her singing, and her vocal range was flexible quality of her voice and the ease with which she handled this difficult number. “Why Adam Sinned,” a dialect ballad, was generously appreciated and delivered with grace and graciously acceded. The most of the selections given were accompanied by Miss Susie Brannon, but the madam accompanied herself, while singing three ballads, the most of which was of Miss Brannon her work was done with clearness, accuracy and sympathy. Madam Hackley gave a great recital, the best yet heard in this city. The citizen who said the night of the recital it is believed that she will receive a number of subscriptions to assist in the White-Diton scholarships at Paris. The writer escorpion, Cornel and California public schools, and at these institutions she gave the students short talks on music and the opportunities for trained and cultivated singers. It was a pleasure to hear the plays in Miss Meara Beard's room sing a three-part song. She afterward spoke of the artistic culture of Miss Beard. Misses from the high schools also sang for the madam. In the chapels of all the schools she sang sweetly and charmingly "Sunnee River" and "Miss through the rain" and "Missing V. Hiebs, Charlotte Bryant and the Treble Club Clof, also the citizens of Louisville, are greatly indebted to Madam Hackley for including this city in her recital. It is to be hoped that every time she comes here her recitals will be successful. --- While here Madam Hackley had an opportunity to meet a number of ladies at a reception given in her honor by Dr. and Mrs. R. R. H. and Mr. R. R. H. at the littlest social function given this season. The house was elaborately decorated with flowers and ferns, the color scheme being pink and white. The chandeliers and walls were banked with a glass. At 5 o'clock the charming receiving party, with Mrs. Oliver at its head, assisted by Madames Robert Oliver, Lady of the Year, and Mrs. R. R. H. at the littlest social function. It was the prettiest social function given this season. The house was elaborately decorated with flowers and ferns, the color scheme being pink and white. The chandeliers and walls were banked with a glass. At 5 o'clock the charming receiving party, with Mrs. Oliver at its head, assisted by Madames Robert Oliver, Lady of the Year, and Mrs. R. R. H. at the littlest social function. It was the prettiest social function given this season. The house was elaborately decorated with flowers and ferns, the color scheme being pink and white. The chandeliers and walls were banked with a glass. At 5 o'clock the charming receiving party were in attendance. The monogram "H" deco- sation was held at the call. The call was interwoven in individual fees. In the handsome dining room stood a beautiful mahogany table, on which was a pretty flower vase filled with red and white car- nों. The chandeliers and walls were banked with one by the charming Misses Sootle Davis and Lottie Beavers. The gowns worn by the receiving party were of a pair of red, red-coloured, red-thin, red-faced, and a pink chiffon over silk, the hostess, wore a pink chiffon over silk, embroidered with gold. Madam Hackley wore a Paris gown of pink chiffon with many other items. The chandeliers were yellow messaline with gold and black trimmings. Mrs. Robert Oliver, white lace over silk, with handsome trimmings; Mrs. Albert Hathaway, white silk with elab- lous, white lace, and a black, white lace repe de chene, trimmed in Duchess lace, and Miss M. Spratt Brown, black silk. Miss Sallie Scott wore a white silk gown of Parisian effect and served at the picnic. The chandeliers were black, and greatly enjoyed. A dinner was served the evening party after the reception. We have had the "Dreamland," "Lincoln," and now we have the "Taft." Theater for colored people at Odd Fellows' Hall, Thirteenth and Walnut streets. Louisville has within its gates Mr. Sam J. Corker, Jr., advance agent of the Cole and Johnson Company. He is the guest keeper of the Kendall and Magazine streets. This is the fourth visit of Mr. Corker to this city. He is a very polished and refined gentleman, highly educated, and has traveled extensively in foreign countries. His position is the only one of its kind held by a Negro in Continued on Page Four. DR. ERNEST LYON SPEAKS. States that the Negro Scholar Trained in America Cannot Offer the Excuse of Poverty. BALTIMORE, Md., Dec. 8.—In a stirring address before the Sociological Society of this city last Thursday, Mr. Baldwin, the Minister to Liberia, strongly urged Negro scholars of Western training to take up the work of making researches and explorations in Africa. He addressed of his address Dr. Lyon declared that the Negro scholar trained in America cannot offer the excuse of poverty, citing instances of white men who, though poor, made explorations in various parts of Africa. He also said white man in Africa from the time the Pope issued a bull allowing the Portuguese to carry slaves from Africa to America, over years ago, to present to present Europe years ago, their much for profit and products had appropriated nearly all the territory in Africa worth having. He declared that much that has been written about Africa has been written by the white man in the commercial exploitation of Africa. "Among the most reliable writers," said Minister Lyon, "upon matters pertaining to Nigrithian peoples, Dr. Edward W. Blyen, the eminent, has a reputation for the earlier travelers and explorers, and in his lecture on The Mohammedans of Nigritha' recommends the works of Mungo Park, Denham, Clapperton, Callile and the Landers, who were recruited by commercial exigency and the necessity to make a book that will sell. I think, however, the work of Felix Dubois, the French explorer, in which he gives an account of the Mysterious, as also the works of Mrs. Mary A. Kingsley, especially her 'Studies in West Africa,' are the most reliable. It must be admitted, however, that the design of the book should protectorates. Everything must tend in this direction, and even the Christian church is sometimes forced to conserve this end. A speaker, speaking at the Stewart Africa' conference of the Gammon Theological Seminary at Atlanta, Ga., should put some highly capable man versed in African dialects and conditions, at he end of his career, to run along lines best suited for the Africans. He then made an earnest appeal that American Negroes take up the work of educating the black authoritative information about the flora, fauna and topography of the Dark Continent, declaring that this work was rightfully theirs in the future, and that the work along this line would be "Among those who have contributed," continued the distinguished diplomat, "to this kind of literature by close study and research of African questions, and works occupy a commanding position in the literary productions of the times, and who are even quoted in the settlement of disputed African questions are." Dr. Edward W. Blyden; Moses Casely, Hayford and John Saber. To these men must be added the noted Liberian traveler and explorer, Benjamin At the conclusion of the address a general discussion took place. The president of the society, Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Baltimore Colored High School, presided. The executive committee of the newly organized Maryland Progressive League of Negroes, led by the campaign on matters affecting the general welfare of the race in Maryland. Thomas A. Jones of this city was elected Grand Master of the Maryland Lodge of Masons last week. MERIDIAN. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN New Hope Baptist Church Sunday, November 28, at 8 p.m.; Prof. M. F. Nickles acted as master of ceremonies. Song by the choir. Scripture reading by Rec. I. S. Riddle. Song by the choir. Prof. M. E. Reece made a very able address, which was well received. Solo by Mrs. E. M. Sumpter, which was good. Next was a paper by Mrs. Mary Ellis, which was good. Next was a solo by Mrs. Ellis, which was good. Next was a solo by Mrs. Ellis, which was good. Next was a solo by Mrs. Ellis, which was well rendered. Next on the program was a This was rally day. Over $40 was raised. Each person was to give a penny for each year veteran. Next on the Hope Baptist Church for ten years....Mrs. Maria Grear died December 3. Her funeral was attended at St. Paul M. E. Church on the 4th at 11:30 a.m. Rev. S. A. Cowan the pastor of the church. Next on the Hope Baptist Church she leaves a host of relatives and friends. ...Iverson Coleman, a well-known colored man, was found dead at his late home, on Eighth Street and Thirty-sixth Street, in the heart of the city he thought he died that night. He worked at Dr. E. E. Howard's drug store when he was able. He was buried at the Masonic cemetery on December 4 at 9:30 a.m. m. He was thirty years old. He was the first person to be killed in the city and Cliburn has been quite sick the past week. We wish for her a speedy recovery to health... The American Benefit Association of Meridian, Miss., conducted a search of the house where the dead is in the city and one of the strongest in the State...Rev. W. M. Thomas has been visiting friends and relatives in the city the past week. He was the first person to be killed in the city and one of the strongest in the State...Rev. L. S. Lee of New Hope Baptist Church, has been on the sick list the past week... The Florida Blossoms colored minstrels exhibited in Meridian on December 6. The FREEMAN agent, John H. Freeman, is number of THE FREEMAN to see him at once and give him their order...Mrs. Solsberry died on December 3 and was taken to the country on December 6. She was about seventy-five years of age. SOUTH BEND, IND. Speaker, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Rowan, who were married December 2, are now comfortably located in their home on West Walnut. They receive many gifts, including a large light room. The brotherhood of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church gave a sacred concert Friday night, December 3, which was largely attended by many people. We are glad to announce that Mrs. Eva Calloway is up again, after being confined to her home with her eyes. We were delighted to announce that Miss Ledia Henderson to Mr. Erny King, December 3... The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is progressing very rapidly. The foundation has been turned around and will be remodeled on the inside. There will be a concert at the Baptist Church Thursday night, Miss Mabel King. Miss Mark Hammonds visited South Bend Sunday from Elkart to try his new touring car... Mrs. Lea Mabel King. Mrs. Susan Williams, of Indianapolis. COATESVILLE, PA. Special to THE TREEMAN. The Treeman was held at the residence of Mrs. Benjamin Rustin on Thursday evening, December 2, which was given by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hohnes, who have been married only a few weeks. The guests included many people from Philadelphia, Parkersburg and surrounding towns. Chicken salad, ice cream, cake and candy were served to all. Henderson's Hall was engaged for dancing for the balance of the evening, and punch was served to the merry dancers. Everyone enjoyed themselves, much to the delight of the newlyweds....Mr. William Burwell and bride have returned from their honeymoon. They were married October 7 by the bride's cousin, Mr. T. Pugh, of Coatesville. Mrs. Burwell, the happy bride, was Miss Mary A. Hall, of Virginia. Her return was the most enjoyable of homecomings, to find her house in perfect order, Mr. Burwell having seen that his house was stock from garret to cellar with all the necessities for housekeeping. The groom received many congratulations on his forethought and an his choice from his numerous friends. Costesville. The co-operation of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Coatesville has pulled through a hard and successful siege. The able support given to the pastor, Rev. A. Alexander, has enabled them to lay a foundation on which they are erecting a brick church, which, when finished, will be one of the finest colored chrusches in Coatesville. It is situated on a most suitable spot, and convenient to its congregation. It is near completion, and will be ready by the month of March at the latest. DULUTH, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Owing to the short time and the many requests for space in the Duluth-Superior write-up, it will be impossible to carry this page in the Christmas number, so those who have figured with Mr. Kelley on this feature page can arrange to have the space later....Miss Nancy Byrd, fourteen years of age, died Friday, December 3, after a lingering illness. The funeral services were held Monday, December 6, from St. Mark's A. M. E. Church, Rev. Jonathan Brewer officiating. The church was well filled with friends of the deceased and family. The floral offerings were very profuse, and in a manner expressed the feeling of the community in the loss of this estimable young lady, who had won for herself in the few short years of her life a place of distinction for her quiet manner and lovable traits, so often absent in one of such tender years....Mr. Osceola Gordon, of Williston, N.D., has entered the second year class in the Blaine High School, Superior, where he will reside in the immediate future. Mr. Gordon is a brother of the popular young barber of that name in the Zenith City. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. SCHOOL The Ladies, Silver Medal, Context, given at the A. M. E. Church, Thursday evening, December 2, 1909, was a grand success, the silver medal being awarded to Mrs. W. M. E. Church, for her charge of Mamun F. E. Preston, ...The Fastors' Ald met at the home of Mrs. W. M. Tucker, Thursday... Quarterly ymeeting will be held at the Mamun Church, December 2, 1909. Presiding Elder Rev. C. E. Ellen will be present...Don't forget the fair to be given at the A. M. E. Church on December 15-16...Rev. Cooper, pastor of the Mamun Church, December 15, Cagho Il., will preach at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday, December 12. All are invited...Mrs. N. Muse, who has been ill with appendicitis, is improving. ...Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Burton are the leaders of the Bible class. There is quite an interest shown in the Bible class at the A. M. E. Church. A series of lectures is being given on the Bible class. A woman paugh, who has been ill with a fever, is improving....Mr. D. Walker spent thursday in Kalamazoo, Mich. on business saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich. Burns spent saturday in Kalamazoo, Mich. FLINT, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. The New Century Club will give their annual grand Christmas ball Monday evening, December 27, at the G. A. R. Hall. Music by Mentes Orchestra. Committee: W. W. West, Miss Mabel Saunders, Mrs. Charles Cross... Mrs. Herbert Walker, of Lansing, Mich., was in the city last week the guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Walker... Mrs. R. E. Ellis left Mentes visiting relatives and friends, Mrs. visiting relatives and friends, Miss Sadie L. Gordon, of Ypsilant, Mich., was the guest of Mrs. Charles Cross, of Liberty street last week. . . Messrs. W. Watson and R. Flint this winter, Mrs. Michel ride in Flint this winter, Mrs. J. A. Wheeler and Mrs. C. M. Ricky, of Dresen, Ont., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Clay, of Pine Street. . . Miss Nina F. Back spent last Saturday in Detroit, Mrs. H. Nickelk Wednesday afternoon. . . The Thursday Club met at the home of Mrs. S. Grinnage, of Pine street. Light refreshments were served. . . You can get THE Freeman at 12 East Seventh street. Read this good journal. $1.00—The Freeman during the annual month of December—$1.00. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN There was a grand educational meeting at the College Street M. E. Church last Sunday, which was well attended. We had excellent addresses by Prof. W. O. Bundy and Cook, two of our promoters. We had something good to tell us at all times. There is a revival going on at the P. Church, conducted by Dr. C. P. McLurkin. The Bowling Green Academy has installed a listing of a paper. Any news of local interest should be communicated to W. E. Houston. Miss J. O. Morton will soon have some visitors from our town to be listing fast. Rev. R. L. Hyde, D. D, our beloved president, will return from his vacation, restored to his health. We will be glad to know that he is again able to take up his duties. Prof. C. T. Cook and Mr. James Potter Jr. made a trip to Hopkinsville, last week to hear Dr. Washington speak. CLARKSVILLE. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. George Dabney has gone to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the enbalming school...Mr. Sam Dabney spent Monday at St. Louis College, then returned to St. Louis. Magnolia Terrel, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Terrel, died Saturday, November 6, and was buried Sunday, November 7. Mr. Dabney sympathies with the parents in their sad hour...Mr. Andrew Dunlap died November 6 at his home, on Eusellville Pike...Mrs. Lucy Chilton is in the street with Mrs. Lula Manning will spend Sunday with relatives in Hopkinsville, Ky. MINEOLA. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Nearly all of this year's cotton is in bales now. There is but a little cotton left in the bag, and it will be gone a week, but no wind. . . . There is a great deal of sickness in this part of the country. . . . Don't you miss the Christmas number. Sandy Anderson will not miss any Can be found at Camden, N. J., 974 Ferry avenue, with J. J. Holden. Indiana's Best and Most Modern Dyeing and Cleaning Works. Main office 1435 N. Illinois street. Branches 249 Virginia Ave. 218 N. I.ll. 8t. 250 Indiana Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 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We guarantee the Comb to answer for repeat again the splendid results obtained by followi- ng Comb. Price complete, each, $1.50 (one dollar a Pomade, a splendid preparation, works in harmony wi- per four ounce can. P. O., Express Money Order otherwise we send C. O. D. EUREKA SELLS QUICKLY WHENEVER INTRODUCE a Comb Co. A Burning Question The Indianapolis Coal Co. Asks your patronage. Place your order with A Real Coal Company. 10—Big Yards—10 125—Teams—125 Both Phones 1700. Main Office 113 N. Penn. St. The Eureka Comb. Chattanooga, Tenn. --- $2 Stiff or Soft Fall Styles. General News Send One Dollar to this office during the month of December, and The Freeman will be sent to your address fifty-two weeks. MORGANTOWN, W. VA. SEKITAN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bess of Hopkinsonville, died Sunday morning of a attack of pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Mrs. M. J. Brannon officiated. The funeral was held at the house of Mrs. Clydes cemetery. The ice cream social given at the residence of Mrs. Ida Murphy realized $11.55. The entertainment was for the business houses or with the children being made for the Christmas number of THE FREEMAN. All those desiring a copy will please leave orders at any of the business houses or with the children being made for the Christmas number. Books of all descriptions are being offered at a great reduction for the holidays at the Dunbar Literature Company's office. Your inspection is required at the end of the year regarding all of the various clubs, organizations, lodges and all things going to show the progress of the village. The work is being prepared. Mrs. E. S. Bowyer, of 23 High street, was delightfully entertained at her residence. Friday evening at 7:30, with a pleasant birthday party. Mrs. Bowyer was home and was much surprised when arriving home to find the dining room beautifully decorated; besides, in the center of the room was a large collection of candles, a number of guests were present, and after participating in a well-prepared supper, many beautiful and valuable presents were received. Mrs. E. S. Bowyer, of 23 High street, was delightfully entertained Thanksgiving day at their residence with a sumptuous dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Maupin, and Mrs. Laura Johnson, of Walnut Hills. Mrs. Alberta Griggs, who has been visiting in North Vernon, Ind. at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Cindy Good, has returned home from a detention. A daughter of her aunt, Mrs. L. Hull, has enjoyed a good time Monday afternoon at their respective quarters, special music being furnished for the occasion. A deposition of the names of friends was present. It was two birthdays combined in one...News items left at the following places will receive prompt attention. S. H. Pillow's cash grocery, James Vaughn's Pillow cafe, James Vaughn's lodging house, M. L. Fitch's restaurant, Mrs. Mary Tathaway's restaurant, Aaron Johnson's Pillow cafe, James Vaughn's Freeman can also be left at these places, and will not be overlooked. The agent will call each Monday and take up news, and would like very much to place a copy in the library. Let us push the movement by giving our subscription each week...Thomas Shane and Wallace Hollock are the guests of Mrs. Paul William Shane and Dr. William Ernest Madison, musicians of note, the attractions at the Gaines and Pillow cafe Saturday evening, Taylor and Madison have come to the quarters, from a successful engagement with the Johnson, here where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson, of High street, night, and during Sunday...Miss Hattie Robinson, of the Johnson, present writing...Maek Lewis, president of the B. Y. P. of the Second Baptist Church, left for the city Monday evening for the mass meeting of the various clubs at the mass meeting of the various Rev, and Mrs. W. H. Blackburn and son Clifford were the guests of Mrs. Ellen Wilson and Mrs. Georgiana Foreman, Sunday at 2 o'clock dinner..By the arrival of Mrs. Gaines, she has located for the past three months, adds a list to some of the social functions which will be to be given here. Mrs. Gaines will be the guest of the native while here...A communication has reached THE FREEMAN correspondent of the resignation of Robert Johnson from the pipe works at Massillon and the acceptance of a lucrative position at the Denber-Hampden watch case factory of the 1930s. A number of years later, a number of years more, a new number here....A grand rally will be given Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the 1930s. The first meeting of the Mission at the Second Baptist Church, Mrs. Mack Lucas, president....Mr. Hubert Dudley, of Delhi, has been seriously ill, suffering an attack of typhoid fever. The second meeting of the Day was with Church Sunday during the day was well attended, despite the inclement weather. Rev. W. H. Blackburn occupied the pulpit, and the church was in a state of a \(\frac{1}{2}\) of its clock, and at 7:39 the D. Saunders at H. Brooks, officiated. The total receipts were $33 and a few cents....A communication was received Sunday from Cincinnati and New York. The first meeting of the day was formerly of this pace. Mr. William J. Dickerson left at once to take charge of the funeral arrangements. Miss Brock, who was the first to attend the ceremony, was not a surprise to her friends here. The remains were peacefully laid to rest Wednesday afternoon....The Rev. Mrs. Mack Lucas, who was the first to attend the ceremony, left Sunday morning for a \(1/2\) of the day. Rarely, a grand concert and all-night entertainment will be given at Lawrenceburg, Ind. in a few weeks. Some good friends will be given at Lawrenceburg, Ind. at the same time as the village of the village have already sent encour-agements....Despite the inclement weather, the Rev. S. D. Saunders preached to a sermon by the pastor. Rev. L. S. Lee, the pastor, was also present. The church was yet attracting much attention, and the Doctor seems to grow much stronger in spiritual and intellectual power....The church is a good place for the church. H. A. and of strong instinct and a good scholar, having spent several years at one of the leading law colleges of the country. Rev. Brooks has made many a \(1/2\) of his career in the field of law, and has a strong advocate of religious principles. DALLAS, TEX. MOBILE. ALA. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEHMAN Speech: The regular monthly meeting of the C. W. B. M. was held December 1, and the following program was rendered under the direction of the president, Nellie Early: Opening hymn, opening prayer, for the C. W. B. M. for the Dabney; hymn; prayer, Mrs. Annie Swar; hymn; Bible lesson, Mrs. L. M. Johnson; recitation, George Miller; hymn; recitation, David Davis; hymn; prayer, Davis reading, "The Missionary Appointment of Ella C. Ewing." Miss Nellie THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER From Early; closing prayer, Rev. Harlis. A map from Central Africa was shown, which was made by the colored people there... Mrs. Frank Myers and family have moved to Quinley Hill. A young man who were Chicago visitors recently were Mrs. James Young, Mrs. Dr. Agnew, Mrs. Louis Herndon, Mrs. A. H. Kinniebrew, Mrs. Robert Blue and Mr. Jerome Rollins. ... Mrs. Zora Stewart, who has been very ill at present to Lucy Jackson, who has been very ill, is slowly improving... Quarterly meeting will be held the first Sunday in January at the Bethel A. M. E. Church... Sunday, December... The collection of this great benefit church. In the first Sunday aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Excellent Opportunities, Self-Preferential and Protection generally, are among the things for which our members work. It is an International Chartered Cooperative Society every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, it will be greatly to your advantages. If you are a member of the Church, of East College avenue, is quite ill at this writing. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objectives of this great Benefit Church. The J-L-U Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Excellent Opportunities, Self-Preferential and Protection generally, are among the things for which our members work. It is an International Chartered Cooperative Society every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, it will be greatly to your advantages. If you are a member of the Church, of East College avenue, is quite ill at this writing. MINNEAPOLIS MINN Special to THE FREEMAN. The B. A. football team played one of the hardest games this season when it met the Junior team of Central High School last week. The B. A. boys held the Juniors to a 0 to 0 tie. Much credit is due to every player for his brilliant playing, especially to quarter-back Brady, the first-ever player in the班级. C's will continue to play until Christmas, as long as the weather is as it is at present. . . . The concert given by the St. Peter's A. M. E. Sunday-school, Friday evening of last week, was quite a success. Quite a number attended. . . . The M. T. C. Art Club met last week with Mrs. Mary Darrow. The first-ever game was held on the 1st of March through the entire meeting. . . . Those wishing to enjoy the Sunday Coming Day is taking a Christmas number of THE FREEMAN can have one by informing the agent, James Wilson. The Christmas number will be larger than ever before, so don't fall to secure one....The Afro-American Club will be open for the first three days last week at the home of Mrs. J. Jackson, 711 Lyndale Avenue North. Mrs. R. J. Temple was elected president and Mrs. Carrie Ford secretary. The object of this club is to do charitable work in the city. The first-ever game was held on the 1st of March, in the city, in the city are getting ready for their Christmas exercises....Minneapolis was entertained all last Sunday with a severe snowstorm, and the attendance at some of the churches was quite small for the first Sunday in the month....The Freemason was attended. The church was open to the city's J. J. Wilson and 2818 Chicago avenue. Mr. Wilson would like to secure your news items each week, and also supply you with a copy of THE FREEMAN. You can get the Freeman one year during, the month of December, for $1,000. ST. PAUL. MINN. GALESBURG. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN WASHINGTON, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN: W. held its memorial ceremony at B. P. O. E. of W. held its memorial ceremony in honor of their deceased brother, William Lane, Sabbath afternoon, in the city hall. The services were largely attended by the No. 17 and North Side Lodge. Mr. J. T. Brandy acted as master of ceremonies, and the music was rendered by Baker's Big Four and the music which is an auxiliary of the lodge. The eulogists were Rev. R. S. Lovry, of Pittsburg, a member of the local lodge, and Thomas Wilson, of No. 17 Side Lodge. The eulogists were T. Douglas of Iron City Lodge, and J. H. Jones, of North Side Lodge. Papers by Miss Marie Adams and Mrs. J. T. Brandy were highly appreciated after her known as Mother of the household of Ruth of America, has been the guest of Mrs. William Lyons for several days. Her lecture at the M.E. School was largely attended... Mrs. William Mosley has returned home, after several days spent in Homestead... Mr. Sell Thomas is on the M.E. School, and has returned several days spent in visiting friends in Steubenville, Ohio. Remember the folks at home by ordering The Freeman. Sent to their address one year—$1.00. DES MOINES, IA. THE FREEMAN can be had at any time in the town's, 306 E. Fifth street. Des Moines, IA. 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Hurah for Timothy Thomas Fortune. He is going to join the ranks of Negro journalism again. Good. Here's a hearty welcome for you. We are complimented when we notice that we can say things worthy of repetition appertaining to the affairs of the race, and our exchanges are welcome to appropriate the same when due credit is given. But—well— The Christian Banner, of Philadelphia, plans to start the New Year as a reorganized paper from top to bottom, and the staff of department editors are to be among the best brain of the denomination. Our best wishes to the Banner. Mayor-elect Lew Shank owes the Negro something. He has promised them something, and they are looking for something, and, considering how manfully they worked and how numerously they voted for him, they ought to get something from his honor way beyond the spittoon and furnace. Will they get something? We wish our readers would read our advertising columns as they do others just as thoroughly and carefully, and when ordering goods of any article advertised to kindly mention The Freeman. Remember this, it would be unbusinesslike for us to sell space to advertisers whose reliability we could not vouch for. Buy from our advertisers and thereby help us to help each other. Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnette, at her own expense, hired two detectives and went to Cairo, Ill., and in person investigated the causes that led up to the horrible lynchings of recent happening in that city. She found a lot of cowards and "pooltoons" in the race, but that didn't daunt our Ida, for she ferretted the matter out and marched herself body up to headquarters at Springfield and as bodily demanded that the sheriff be not reinstated, and the Governor has refused to reinstate the derelict sheriff. Why wouldn't the race be proud of such a woman. She is fit to be a queen. Here's to you, Madame Barnette, and may your days be long upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee. WHAT NEXT? Bryan is outdone by President Taft's recent appointment to the Supreme Court Bench, the character of which is a further assurance that Mr. Taft is really in earnest about his endeavor to give all the encouragement possible to the "Lilly White" wing of the Republican party. At least that is the way it looks to us at the present time. If Mr. Bryan had been elected President we would have expected an appointment of the character President Taft has made, viz: An anti-Negro Southerner appointed to succeed the last Justice Peckham, a Republican. We are not pessimistic in regard to Mr. Taft. We are rather inclined to be optimistic, for along the industrial uplift of the race the President has been very kind and considerate. We are unable to conjecture his leaning towards us as citizens and politicians. Surely there is poor light to reflect from the appointment of Judge Horace Lurton, of Tennessee, a Democrat. It looks anti-Republican and anti-Negro to us. Perhaps such simon pure Republicans and politicians as the Rev. Dr. A. J. Carey, of Chicago, Hon. John C. Dancy, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, and, last, but not least, Editor Chase, of the Washington Bee, can tell us what this all means and what we may expect next to issue from the White House in the near future? We wish they would quickly lift the suspense from our minds. ON LYNCHING. The frequent lynchings here of late brings us face to face again with this form of outlaw. Lynching is simply murder by a mob. It is not less murder because perpetrated by many than by a few. The laws of the land are entirely adequate to punish all offences, and in our opinion not many criminals who are once apprehended ever escape. The very civilization of our country is in peril. The officers of the law are flouted, and crowds of excited, violent and vicious men presume to inflict punishment, and not infrequently lynch the innocent for the guilty. Lynching is barbarism pure and simple. Every man has a right to a fair and impartial trial, and a black man has all the rights which belong to white men. There are just as many white criminals in proportion to the population as colored. Tammany rule in New York (now waning) and Republican rule in Philadelphia (now improving) are as bad as the carpet-bag rule in the South after the war, and all have been a shame and disgrace. Black men, when they are given a chance, make just as good citizens as white. The Douglass's, Knoxe's, Bruce's and Langston's are proof of this statement. We believe in giving every man a chance, whatever his color and wherever he comes from, and in punishing a rich rascal as surely and swiftly as a poor one. Let us have done with race prejudices. If a man commits a crime let him suffer according to law. We hope soon to see an end put to all lynchings in any part of the land, North and South. This Nation cannot last long if mobs take the place of police, or if men of one class or color are put down. "All men up!" should be the slogan of this Nation. NEW ORLEANS NEWS BY V. P. THOMAS. "Not true; the South is not glad she was whipped." Discussing the habit of Southern speakers, the protesting their loyalty to the Union, the Daily States, of this city, says the time has come when such foolishness should cease. The individual, it declares, who is continually harping on his honesty is the man whom discreet persons will watch all the more closely; the man who persistently emphasizes the allegation that he is a gentleman advertises thereby his deficiency in the essentials of gentle birth and breeding. The States says: "It is not true that the South is glad that she was defeated in the war for Southern independence; it is not true that any great disaster would have befallen the principle of popular liberty had the Confedency succeeded." The States says if the Confederacy had won in the struggle, both governments would have flourished side by side, without friction or trouble; the Southern slaves would have been emancipated upon a humanitarian basis, that would have redounded to the benefit of black and white; both the Northern and the Southern republics would have been more compact and homogeneous than ever be possible under one general government covering such a country. The States is always very frank in the expression of its views, and the views it expresses are usually the views of the Southern white men, so what is given above from its editorial utterances may be considered a form of the matter it discusses. The editor, or rather the owner, of the States is the Democratic national committeeman for Louisiana, and it will be remembered that he raised more money than any other national campaign than any other individual member of the Democratic national committee in the South, a fact that needs no argument to show that the Southern people in this State, from whose perspective he does on all questions in which the South is interested or involved. But it was never ordained that there should be two republics in this country, flourishing side by side, after a war such as our internecine war was, and after it was the defeat of the attempted confederacy of slave-holding States. The humanitarian an basis of emancipating the slaves which the States says would have resulted if the slaveholders succeeded, seems to have been an idea of very slow growth in the mind of the Southern slave-holders. Nobody ever attempted to prevent the emancipation of the slaveholders themselves. In fact, the slave owners had all the time they needed in which to do the humanitarian act which the States says they would have done if the war had resulted. Southern slaves did not any appreciable sign of a disposition to unfetter and emancipate the Negro from the cruel conditions of slavery. The Negro has much to complain about, over his treatment in the slaveholders' own life, and most nothing in comparison with what it was in the cruel slavery days. The difference is the measure of his happiness now and his happiness then is so great that many old ex-slaves have been able to enjoy the life they feel that they are enjoying the everlasting and are never to die. The colored people of this city have had very little to say on the point of whether or not they find anything encouraging in the first annual message of the President in 1912, the first year of the war, and it is, therefore, a question whether they were disappointed with it or not. One thing that everybody seems to notice in it is the President's attitude on all the proponents of the war, and his reference in the message to the embarrassments of the Liberian government and the report of the commissioners to that republic to investigate the incidents in that country, his renewal of the recommendations of his predecessors that amounts due depositors in the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company be approved at Congress and his 1932 cent. and his approval of the year 1912 as the proper time for the holding of the semi-centennial of Negro freedom, all show that the President looks to the people of the country concerning the colored people. Mr. Washington has advanced all these propositions and it is believed that the President mentions them in the way he has in his message to indicate the respect and high opinion of the views of the builder of Tuskegee. . . . A special dispatch to the Times-Democrat from Washington, D. C., on the 9th, says that President Taft will turn out all Southern Negroes now holding federal office, the country, and the nation, and that of white men in the South and Negroes in the North, where the Negro is not objectionable to the people of the community. The report is believed by some and others discredited by it. The report is not likely that the President will start any such bad policy as a Republican chief. Such a policy would show him to be a poor Republican and would force Negroes of the South to go to the Republican party. The Republican ticket in the doubtful districts and States, a thing the Negroes have never done yet against the Republican party, and a thing the Republican party cannot afford to done against it. It does not continue to be the governing party in this country. COLUMBUS, GA. Miss Georgia E. Tolbert left Monday for Augusta, Ga., where she will attend La Mar College for Trained Nurse. She possesses wonderful mental powers, which will help her in a sick room. She is cheerful, kind and thoughtful for the sick, and pursues her work with zeal, determination, euthusiasm, and will certainly make a mark in the world and be a great talking. Prof Wm Pickens, of Talladega College, delivered an address at the Colored Y. M. C. A. last week, and it was one of the best ever heard in this city. $1.00—The Freeman until January 1, 1910—$1.00. ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY!! The event of the year in Negro journalism will be the Christmas number of The Indianapolis Freeman, to be issued December 25—the paper that goes all over, and remains all over, being retained as a souvenir because of its value. You know what it has been THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. in former years—always the largest and best in every way, because it contains news from everywhere, and about the very thing you should like to read of. THERE IS NOT A COLORED PAPER PUBLISHED THAT REACHES THE PEOPLE IN EVERY DIRECTION OF THE GLOBE AS DOES THE FREEMAN. Below we mention just a few of the articles and their contributors that will appear in the big number: HARRY DANIELS. The well-known baseball writer and regular correspondent of The Freeman, will contribute an article on baseball in the East. Mr. Daniels has had wide experience in colored baseball circles and is more fitted to write on such subjects than any other authority in the East. SVLVESTER RUSSELL Will present his "Tenth Annual Review" of the stage, and you know he is ever interesting, because he writes of things worth reading in a very sane manner. MISS NANNIE BURROUGHS Is going to take a few moments of her valuable time to tell us about our women and their work. You know what a lovely speaker and writer she is. BISHOP H. M. TURNER retired bishop of the A. M. E. Church, as well as one of the most noted clergymen in the country, contributes to our special number an article on "Christmas Day." The good Bishop is well liked the country over for his matter-of-fact way of expressing himself. No one should miss reading this article. THE HON. W. G. CRITCHLOW, founder and Grand President of the I. L. U. Society and editor-in-chief of the Union Journal Magazine, has written his view on the subject, "The Labor Question and the Negro," and it is safe to say that this article will prove to be one of the most interesting discussions in our special number, for it seems that the subject is on every one's tongue these days. Mr. Critchlow, being a champion of the laboring man's cause as well as an efficient writer on such subjects, has gone into details and furnished us a well-written essay. JOSEPHINE SILONE YATES, A. M. honorary president National Association of Women, professor of English and advisor of women, Lincoln Institute, has written her views on "Woman and Race Questions," and you know that it is bound to be good, because she is one of the leading women of the race and should know how to expound the best thought possible—new thought. DAVID WYATT. one of the best known baseball authorities, contributes "The Bulls and Bears of the Baseball Market." Mr. Wyatt is one of the early contributors of this paper, and during his time he has caused much comment and discussion among baseball fans. JACKSON J. SIRVALL a young sporting writer of Chicago, Ill., has sent an article on "Why Jeffries Cannot Get Back." His argument is so clearly put that every one will be interested in every line of it. The above in no way completes our list of contributors. We only mention these in order that you may get an idea on the class of writers and their articles, and that you may have a line on what our number is to consist of. We want you to send in your order immediately, lest you run a risk of not getting a copy. Performers, send your cuts as per rates. THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING CO., Indianapolis, Ind. THE WEEK AT LEXINGTON, KY. Special to THE FEBERIAN Ambassador will meet for the next two weeks at Lane Chapel C. M. E. Church, corner Race and Correl streets, on Monday mornings, at 11:30. The Christian Zeal Sewing Circle will meet Thursday night at 7:30 at the church. Business of importance and a rehearsal of Christmas songs. Lewis Williams, president. The members of St. Jacob's Well Lodge made a fine turn-out at the funeral of Rev Michael Campbell, at the Main Street Baptist Church, Friday afternoon, and conducted services at the cemetery in honor of their dead brother. The funeral of Mrs. Francis Vaughn, who died at her home, 715 Market street, Saturday night, at 8:30, was held at the Evergreen Baptist Church, Monday afternoon, at 5:50. The services were conducted by Rev Boone Johnson. The Women's Improvement Club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Julia Davis, who will make a report of the proce- dings at Henderson. Meeting at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Leon Snowden, secretary. The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Haydon, who died at her residence on Campbell Street on Thursday night, was held at the Evergreen Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. J. Myers conducted the services. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Members of the Charity Organization are requested to meet at Pleasant Green Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, December 19, at 2:30 o'clock, at which time the election of officers will be held and other business transacted. W. S. C. Haydon is president. Lincoln Lodge, No. 10, F. and A. M., has elected the following officers for 1910: M. F. Clay, W. M.; H. D. Williams, S. W.; G. E. Coleman, J. W.; T. J. Wilson, treasurer; J. W. Coleman, secretary; W. H. Mayor, Jr., S. D.; S. B. Griffen, J. D.; E. E. Hawkins, S. S.; G. S. Ross, J. S.; G. W. Blythe, chaplain; L. C. Johnson, tyler. --- St. Paul A. M. E. Church has a special program for Sunday afternoon and evening. The church will be beautifully decorated with flowers all day and special music provided by the pastor. Rev. E. A. Hallard will reach the afternoon at a "double bill" has been arranged. At 3 o'clock sharp Dr. W. H. Ballard will read a paper on the social and industrial welfare of the race entitlement hearing is asked for this important address, and be on time, as a second address follows at 4 o'clock. Lexington Lodge, No. 27. I. B. P. G. E. W. has elected the following officers to serve during the year 1910: Exalted ruler, Keene Richard Hayes; esteemed leading knight, Greene G. Buckner; loyal knight, Clarence Jackson; lecturing Berryman; assistant secretary, Lawrence Harry; inner guard, Moses Brown; es- quire, Clarence Shy; treasurer, Henry Ross; trustees, Othia Hall, Richard Riffle, Kyton, Richard Miller, Dr. Philip Broadus; medical examiner, Dr. T. T. Wendell. Mr. Edward Norris, of 117 Patterson street, met with a very painful accident Saturday morning, at the Sunnyside saloon, where he was working as porter. Mr. Norris was completely wrecked by a natural gas explosion. Mr. Norris was blown through a large plate glass window and hurled to the street, where twenty feet away, Mr. Norris was picked up by the drug store across the street. After a close examination he was found to be not seriously hurt only a few bruises about the neck. He was taken home in a cab by friends. The Altar Guild of St. Andrews Episcopal Church will hold its annual bazaar in the kindergarten department of the church, on West Fourth street. Thursday and Friday nights, December 16 and 17, at 7:30 o'clock. There will be an oyster supper each night. Kentucky and Baltimore oysters will be served. There will also be a "postoffice," a grab bag, fortune telling and an animal show. On Friday night there will be a spelling contest, with first and second prizes. All children from the eighth grade down will be eligible to enter. As the bazaar is held for the benefit of the church, the liberal patronage of our friends is respectfully requested. Chandler Normal School will give a W. C. T. U. silver medal contest in St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Thursday, December 16, at 8 p. m. The program will consist of the temperance declaration by the contesting class, fine musical selections by the orchestra and normal chorus, and an address that will be of special interest to all students and to those by Mr. Malheur. Superintendent of the Associated Charities. There will be charged a small admission fee of ten cents to cover necessary expenses. Since the object of these W. C. T. U. contests is to awaken interest in temperance and all providence movements, those who have the welfare of the young people at heart should give them their most cordial support. "Building a Man" is the subject of an address by Rev. T. L. Barlow, of the State University of Louisville, at the meeting of the Association of the State of A. M. E. Church, Sunday, December 12. Rev. Barlow is one of the most eloquent pulpit orators of the State. His lectures are delivered in presentation, with his natural eloquence, holding his hearers under his power from the moment he begins till he ends. The Anticipation of the State has the ability and has an arrangement with him by which this organization secures his services in every contest in the State. His presentation is public to be the best of his productions. There was special singing by the Y. M. C. A. chorus and quartette. The feature of the choir was a jubilee led by Rev. W. A. Jones. MADAM E. AZALIA HACKLEY Concluded from Page One. this country, and so well has he made good that his proprietors think him to be not only an advance agent, but a graduate of the "new school of journalism." His advance notices of the "Red Moon" company are gems of literature. Mr. Mackerer will not only be a graduate while journing in this city. He was a guest at the Fitzbutter stag. Mrs. J. E. Brown. 1216 West Green street, has returned from a trip through Virginia. Mrs. Brown reports that she visited most of the largest cities in that state, and she will be at one time Mrs. Brown lived in Virginia. She expects to return again next summer. Mr. J. E. Brown, husband of Mrs. Brown, is the agent of the Richmond Planet in this city. Both are very popular people. We especially call the attention of the Louisville readers of The Freeman to the book of Dreamy of A. C. Martin's news stand, Tenth and Chestnut streets; People's Drug Store, Twelfth and Chestnut streets; Blue Street, Twelfth and Chestnut street; 423 South Ninth street, 420 South Fifth street, and Jesse Palmer, agent. "David, the Shepherd Boy," was given Tuesday night, at Jacob Street Tabernacle, and was a howling success. Dr. Wilson Ballard, Dr. P. M. Flack and Mrs. Lizzie Evans were among the promoters. Mr. P. C. Dix, State secretary of the executive committee of the Y. M. C. A., will deliver an address to the mammoth men's meeting, Sunday, at Quinn Chapel E. Church, Ninth and Walnut streets. Bishop Charles E. Woodcock will deliver a special sermon at the Episcopal Church of God, St. Mary's Church, morning at $ 8 o'clock. High mass will be sung by an augmented vested choir and solos will be given by Miss Lauretta Dodd and Dr. Wilson Ballard, and organ selections by Miss Susie Brannon. The public may invited to be present at the services. The semi-professionals will give a ball on Monday night, December 20, at Odd Mason Church, 300 Ninth Street, organization will give a ball in honor of the "Red Moon" company. Bills are out announcing the fact that each guest will be given a handsome picture of Mrs. Ada Overton Walker, James and Joe Clark. Composition are the managers of the entertainment. The monthly report of the branch library, Tenth and Chestnut streets, was issued last Saturday. During the month which showed an increase of 914 over that of October The library was also listed of the department, seals of the Y. M. C. A. secretaries of North America, which was held in the auditorium of the library. A large number of the library's books, the library, showing scenes from Italy, France, Egypt and other countries, and from this selection the librarian gives the report to the library. The report for November follows: Number of visitors to library.....4,871 Number of books borrowed.....7,231 Number of persons holding readers' 5,245 cards Attendance at story hour.....326 Percentage of fiction circulated.....36 Proud indeed are the young men of Louisville to welcome home Dr. James, the beloved father of several sons, a young man of merit, intelligence and ability as a physician. He comes home after spending several days at the hospital and attending an emergency physician. Word comes that he has made a fine record in the islands, and as an appreciation of Dr. Fitzbush, he has moved to low-townsmen have planned a banquet in this city for Friday night. December 17, at the home of Spencer Taylor, $2500 has been given to the most prominent young men of the city have been asked to take part in the affair, and from what can be learned, it is clear that James will be given ever given in Louisville. It will be given under the management of Prof. James R. Harris. Toasts will be given and the speaker will be close the speaking on the subject, "The World Is My Country." Among the delegates to the Conference: George L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind; Dr. E. Taylor, Indianapolis, Ind, Dr. E. N. Perkins, Indianapolis, Ind, Dr. E. N. Perkins, Indianapolis, Ind, Asheville, N. C.; Harvey A. Oque, New Orleans, La.; Lewis E. Johnson, Washington, D. C.; L. H. Salisbury, N. C.; M. C. Whitehead, Salisbury, N. C.; N. C. Jones, New Orleans, N. C.; Rawlings, Knapp, Kyle, L. Shohe, Frankfort, Ky.; A. L. Bridwell, Frankfort, Ky.; J. D. Stevenson, Tuskegee, Ala.; P. A. Goins, Orange, N. J.; Prof. William Ferguson, institute, N. C.; Brooks, Ennison, N. C.; Chas, T Hayes, Selma, Ala.; Bishop Geo. W. Clinton, Charlotte, N. C.; S. J. Leverett, Knoxville, Tenn.; Lennie Leonard, Talladega, Ala.; Chaplain M. Russell, N. C.; Tenn, Dr. S. M. Carothers, Nashville, Tenn.; D Dunlap, Bluefield, W. Va.; F. Quinn, Lawrenceville, Va.; E. C. Colel, Ga.; Lawyer, T. Saraf, Charlite, N. 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During the month of December The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more at the rate of $1.00 a year. Mrs. Henrietta Saparo, of 812 East Forty-first street, Chicago, Ill., is spending the winter in her old home, Tampa, Fla. Taylor and Taylor, of the C. V. B. A., were in Washington last week with their big act, "Five Park Americans." The act was a hit. J. Ed Green is reported to be rational again and much better, and his friends are eagerly and anxiously waiting and hoping for his recovery. Charlie H. McKenzie, who plays a very prominent gold player, Bart A. Williams" Loke of Koal" Company, will make good as Sing Link, the court messenger. Pleas L. Jenkins, trombone soloist with Allen's Minstrels, has just ordered a Holton trombone trombone of Frank Holton & Co. Chicago, costing $120. Regards the profession. Clever Billy Young, of the Wm. McCabe Troubadours, arrived in St. Paul, Minn., on the 9th, from Little Rock, Ia., a very sick man. He was taken suddenly and violently ill with cold, bordering on pneumonia, also severe throat trouble. He was taken to the hospital and convalescing, and hopes to soon be in ship shape to battle behind the glare of the footlights. His association has been of the pleasantest nature with Wm. McCabe's company, and should he not rejoin them he wishes them success in every ROUTES Cole and Johnson's "Red Moon" Company—Week of Dec. 19, Walnut Street Market, Oakland; Week of Dec. 19, Loewy-Morgan, Minstrels—Sandoval, Il. Dec. 20; eBaton, 21; West Frankfort, 22; Johnston City, 23; Herrin, 24, Marion, 25; Kirk Week of Dec. 20, St. Paul, Minn. Black Patti Musical Comedy Company Ensley, Ala. Dec. 20; Birmingham, 21; Tulsa, Californa, 23; Meridan, 34; Demonios, 25. THE GRAND THEATER. CHICAGO. This week the Grand presents Joe Simms' Honey Bunch Minstrels, assisted by Manzie Campbell, Shelton Brooks, Henry Sapiro, Alberta Perkins, Mae Allen, Tia Jacobs and James and Smith. The shirt is a knockout. The Grand is still king of Dehomy Strohl. THE McNEILS CLOSE AT LINCOLN THEATER. McNeil and McNeil, comedy sketch artists, have given the show at the Lincoln Theater, Memphis, Tesn, and are now in Atlanta, Ga., playing in the show where the team is taking a great success. L. VERA AND GANT MAKING GOOD, THEY SAY. Dramatic Editor THE FREEMAN. dramatic editor in the news. We see why I like Vera. Gant are another, play called "Uncle Rube." From the looks of things, he must be doing well down behind the sun. That's right. Vera; stay where the sun shines, but don't forget old New York. GEORGIA MINSTRELS. We played Vicksburg, the home of many well-known friends to the profession, and were highly entertained by a host of old friends. A swell smoker was pulled off by a man who says he could stand to play there again, and the whole bunch say they would not mind having that same time over. The boys who gave this swell affair were: Will Terrell, Henry Graves, Frank Jones, and the Vicksburg band, and the Vicksburg band and orchestra. REPORT OF MONEY TAKEN IN FOR J. SETTLE. Dear Sir—I want to thank the friends who gave and were kind to the late James Settle. I also want them to know how much was collected for him and by whom, whom he buried without insurance or belonging to any lodge. Collected by J. M. Moore. $40.25 H. Johnson. 9.65 W. H. Johnson. 2.95 Mr. Settle was buried in Lutheran Cemetery, November 15, 1909. A wife and child survived him. PREPARING NEW PROGRAM. William A. Robison, violin virtuoso, is preparing a new program of select violin works, such composers as Da Vinci, Buxter and the well-known in the violin world, that he will soon offer the public. Besides being a fine soloist Mr. Robison is a capable orchestra having led the response to development of the leader with Richard§ and Prinkles' Minstrels since 1906. The orchestra on tour with this company is one of the many pleasing features offered by the Minstrels, well-known musicians as William A. Robison, director and first violin; Morris P. Ford, second violin; William Israel, bass; Frances P. Jones, fone and piccolo; Leonard P. Jones, bass and cello; William Clarinet; William Triggs, cornet; George Williams, cornet; Fred W. Simpson, trombone; Walter Watkins, saxophone; Fred Clay, traps. $1.00—The Freeman during the month of December—$1.00. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR. "IDA MAY." P. J. L. Loving wrote L. Jenkins writes: We are again in dear old Georgia, among our friends, the boys are all shipping their Christmas presents to their loved ones daily. Garfield McGehee, the redoubtable droll comedian, left December 15 to spend Christmas at home, and we will wish him a merry Christmas. Robt. H. Bellew, the poet, Pope and Prof. Jas. Wolfscals, Ellwood Johnson sends regards to the profession and wishes all a merry Christmas. C. Larose, female impersonator, characterizes, as wife of the maid, with hands with W. Hamilton pose as His Honor, the Bellboy, forming the team of Hamilton and Larose. Their act, entitled the Bellboy and the Maid," rouses the house. Bellboy and the Maid, appears at each appearance. Regards to all friends, regards to all friends, Joe Means and Walter Long, write, care of the Freeman. Pearl Moppin is back at his post again, an illness of a few days' duration, B. P. Brooks send regards to R. O. McConnon sends best, regards to Artha L. Priebe and Frank Miller, and wishes all a merry Christmas adn a happy New Year. Norriss Grigsby sends regards to Bismarck Ferris. CULLIGAN AND LACY'S NASH- VILLE STUDENTS. We are touring the Western States, and business is far above the average. We carry eighteen people. All double in band and in a dress. There are no other colored show in this section; therefore we have the field, and the boys are quite anxious to see the jigs. The minstrel first part is quick and devilish. The second part opens with his difficult trombone solos, featuring his triple-tongue trick cadena. It comes Fee Woods, the humorous musician of Philadelphia Quartette. Then comes Clarence Macklin, Philadelphia's champion buck and wing acrobatic dance. The Juggling Princess will do hoops, clubs and boom-arangs flying in glimpse at Negrodom, featuring Bud Smith, a Frisco comedian, leaves them all screaming. The Nashville Students will do a show sends regards to Kansas City friends. THE TAFT THEATER AT LOUISVILLE, KY. The Taft's Amusement Company opened at Odd Fellows' Hall, Thirteenth and Walnut, to crowded houses. The Taft's Amusement Company has endeavored to give our people polite vaudeville and moving pictures. From the size of the audiences it shows that our people will pay for value received. Mr. Luther Edwards, our manager, wore a smile that wouldn't come off. Crowded houses at both performances. After the moving pictures Miss Estella Stovall sang and danced her way into the hearts of the large crowd. Hobo Adams made a great hit with the audience with his difficult tricks. Mr. Adams will play the Western Circuit the balance of the season and will certainly make good. Lovie and Nettie Taylor, the fashion plates, made a decided hit. Their wardrobe was the finest seen in Louisville. Mr. Taylor certainly made good with the feminine sex. The closing act of Clarke and Taylor was the hit of the show. Mr. Clarke's droll humor, with Mr. Taylor conversational qualities, makes it difficult to find who he is. Luther Edwards laughs provokers. Messrs. Clarke and Taylor have just closed a very successful six weeks' engagement at the Empire Theater, West Baden, Ind. They are open for engagements January 1. As a whole, the show was the best seen in Louisville in a long time. Luther Edwards is manager. THE PROFESSION AT LEXINGTON. The bill at the Pekin Theater last week was exceptionally good. Mrs. Nettie Taylor and son Lovelle were the feature attraction on the bill. They made a big hit, "Baby as a singing 'You'll Come Back' and 'Turbly Day' with great success." Miss Mollie Robinson, of Louisville, closed a very successful week at the Pekin Theater at Lexington. She scored a big hit, singing "You'll Come Back" and "Turbly Day" will be seen at the Pekin the week of December 13-20. William Major is still singing illustrated songs at the Pekin, introducing very fine vocalists. Chas. J. Parker will not be seen on the bill at the Pekin for the next two or three weeks, owing to an over-rush in business. Mr. Parker sends regards to Hy Jerry James, James, James, and could like to hear from the "old bunch" who played in Lexington a few seasons ago. James H. Foster, a veteran showrun of Lexington, who has been on the run for years, says things in Lexington look "good" to him, and the indications are that Lexington will soon have a new colored vaudeville house. Dr. Morris, the "trump juggler," who has been playing at the Pekin Theater, will leave for Chicago soon. PROFESSION AT MILWAUKEE, WIS By P. J. COOPER. Byron Bros. are still at the College Inn. Prof. Allen Robison, the trombonist, Mr. Geo. Weaver's Mandolin Trio has arrived from the East. Don't fall to get a copy of the Christian minister of The Freeman. Date, December 25. The Odd Fellows. Band give their first concert at Delertafel Hall, December 25. Involving Mrs. Nora Wilkins, wits of Prof. Nathan Wilkins, wishes to hear from him. Business of importance, I hope people to send their children to the Catholic Colored Mission, 530 State street. Good clothing (new) free. Lillian Laddran, widow of Harry Bradford, is visiting her mother and friends, but will return to New York City shortly. Be sure to attend high mass at midnight, Christmas Eve, December 24, and bring all the children Christmas day. Pamela McKenna. Messrs. James Coleman and Walter Revels, Jr., formerly of A. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company. Mr. J. L. Cabin Company ("Chocolate Drops") which will give two performances January 16, under the auspices of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Mission. The citizens of Milwaukee laud Mr. J. L. Cabin Company, and he has always taken against the use of the word "nigger" in his place of business, which is causing such a fuss in New York at present. We hope all others will do likewise, and may Mr. Slaughter's good works never. "THE RED MOON." THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. upon the rapid strides they are making in the theatrical lines, and assure them of The Freeman's best wishes for a long and prosperous career. THE LUNA PARK THEATER, ATLANTA, GA. This house opened November 15, and has been doing a great business ever since, in spite of opposition and bad weather. Paul Carter, the popular stage manager, has been doing a great job, the country to furnish amusement, and is still breaking them in. P. A. Thomas, the general manager, does not hesitate in handing out the money to the good acts. The Meadows are a new Orleans rival. We are a Red Tide tailors are here with new new songs and funny jokes. Miss Willie, the Florida soubrette has only been here two weeks, and she is a favorite. Miss Pauline Crampton, the singer of the Southern Picks do all the dancing any one wants to see. The team of May and Kelly, singing and dancing comedians, is the talk of the town. Butler May grabbed the audience, the first night he was on stage, and owned song, "Mary Jane." The Carters Paul and Mamie, opened with something new to these audiences, singing through megaphones, and their voices rang like chimes. Our orchestra is under the leadership of Mr. Howard, and he furnishes music good, too. Mr. P. A. Thomas, manager, and Paul Carter, amusement director, expect to chain a chain of downtown towns to be known as the Thirleen Circuit. The male members of this theater attended a stag, Wednesday night, and the female members of present were: Geo. W. Tate, mail carrier; R. E. Phorrow, contractor; Bud White, V. E. Shells, hotel keeper, and Johnson Lester, amusement director of Luna Park Theater; Paul Carter, amusement director; Butler May, star comedian; Wm. Rainey, John Neal, Marion Picklman, amusement director; Picklman Picklman, refreshments were served, finishing up with smoking and a welcome handshake. The company sends a thank you card to hear from his old partner, Charles McKenzie, with "Lode of Koal" Company. C. V. B. A. AND NEW YORK NOTES. BY W. S. BALL Mckissic opens at the Fourteenth Street Theater next week. John Rucker is laying off this week and next week, in Providence. The Marshalls, James R. and Eva F., are starting in on their time at Paterson, N. J. Sam King is improving very fast, and we hope to see him before the footlights again soon. Harry Brown opened in Fall River this week. Next week he will be in Attleborough, Mass. Brother George Hamilton, with five girls, opened at the Metropolis, Sunday night, for Hurtz & Seamon. We have on our sick list J. Gones, 148 Weekdays hired Dan Frazer, in Bellevue Hospital. Brothers, do not forget these two members. Black Carl is back at his old job at the door of the Metropolitan Opera House. Carl is always hustling, and consequently always doing something. The C. V. B. A. Orchestra has postponed the rehearsal, and Manager Harry M. Stout wishes to hear from C. V. B. A. bass players and violists. Brother Clarmont's wife is convalescing, having been ill for two weeks, and with her husband's care and Dr. Cooper's she will be out in another week. Brother De Croone, better known as Mr. Dick, banqueted Will Ball up at Marshall's. Well, old Dick turned them on with wine and Welsh rarebit. Bob and Jim Slater send their regards to Kenner and Lewis, and would like to have them made members of the C. V. B. A. How is that, Cakey and Fecock? Acts with open time: Davis and Walker, The Claybrooks, Tom Fletcher, George Hamilton, Dixie Serenders, Smith and Smith, Martain and Fox, Black and Jones. Brothers, look out. Brother Sam Davis knows all the salaries, so do not come to headquarters and say that you are getting $350, when you are only getting $90. At the meeting of the C. V. B. A. last Tuesday there were only two applicants, and both were rejected, one on account of the lack of experience because he did not have the doctor's certificate. Brother Harry Haynes, of the Dale Seranders, is going to have the knot tied, and the C. V. B. A. Orchestra is going to play the wedding march for them. Go on, Harry, and commit suicide. Brother, your picture is not acceptable if it is not accompanied with a frame. You know this is mandatory, having been passed by the association, so please obey the order, and you will be a good member. King and Bailey are going very big as the two principals in "The Chocolate Factory," and they are considered by Mr. Burt Williams as the coming comedians. Go on with them, boys. McKissie and Shadney have just arrived in town, after the Pollack & W. Morris Circuit, through Pennsylvania and Ohio, and are now playing clubs around New York. A singing contest was held at the C. V. B. A. for a bottle of wine. The contestants were Burt Murphy, Leon Williams, and Bob Haber. You ought to have heard them. It was worth $100. Burt Murphy won. I am informed by Sam Gains' wife, of Gains and Brown, that they opened great at Seattle, Wash., and that they will be at Spokane next. Go on with them, Sam. Have you seen Sam Cook yet? Don't forget to drop a line. Well, Fiddler and Shelton leave us for the West, Sunday, and do not expect to be with you until next week. We have hand of Providence guide them. And boys, be true to the cause and always remember you are members of the C. V. B. A. A little news now and then will do us good. I had a quiet chat with Brother Shelton and the rest of the group, their tertinging. Old boy Shelton is up on every subject that comes along. If you want to get a few points, get Rubble quietly and start the Negro question, and all through it you will find that Rubble is not precluded. Brother J. M. Moore is getting his ministrel company together to open at Huber's The Company. The company will have fourteen people, and will include James Towel, Maud Baptist, Maud Robinson, Etta Gross, Editi Maud Robinson, Clark Daisy Brown and Mayne Robinson. --- By the way, brothers, the C. V. B. A. cried "Eureka!" when Dr. Cooper joined us, and when you send for him he will not ask you as soon as he enters when he is going right to work to relieve you of your suffering, and whenever the Doctor meets a brother now he cries "Excelsior!" Brother Fiddler was out with the boys, and he became very interested in the various discussions about the show business with President Leon Holl Williams, Sam Davis, Bob Slater, George Hamilton and Will Ball. The conversation became very heated, with comedy reigning supreme, and Burt Murphy was the king jester. There was a birthday reception given in honor of the father of Mrs. Wells and Mrs. King, at the latter's home, 2087 Patlin avenue, Brookeville, Brooklyn, Kickstick and Shadney, Mr. and Mrs. Mottle E. Jupiter, Master Paul Edwards, Mr. Albert Jupiter of Boston, Mr. Toney Doyle of Boston. After refreshments a music program was held by Mrs. Wells, "Down among the Sugar Cane;" Mrs. Wells, vio- in solo from Verder; Mrs. King, piano solo; Miss Shadney, "Miss Mexico"; Sam King, bass solo. Well, brothers our honorable brother has closed. This is the first time in years, or rather, excepting the death the first time in thirty years. The place is one of the colored landmarks of New York City, and there will be many people surprised when they arrive in New York and find Nathaniel H. Sith avenue will be no more for the colored showmen and waiters and club men. The Carmine Theater advertised a big act called "The Mississippi Serenaders," headed by Delaney and Nash. Well, I this act would be better. No we der good people cannot get any money for big acts in this small town, because these agents can hand them anything. Look out, managers; if you want some good acts and will pay the money, don't direct to the C. Y. R. A. Ford's Hair Pomade and all other singles letter and send photo Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired. 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GET HER A NICE PRESENT FOR XMAS Rocker d arms, high enough e for this week only, $2 cash, $1 a week. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` --- THE STAGE 6 HAVE YOU FOUND IT? The announcement appearing in this issue, telling of some of the good things that are to appear in the big Christmas number. Read it, and then send in your order for this number. Also get your cuts and write-ups or "ads." ready before December 18-. OLIVER S. EDWARDS' MEXICO MINTSTREET The company is still playing to packed houses every night. The company is getting along fine. Mr. Campadare Sanders has joined the company. He is a wonderfull man. He is a wonderful work of work. Miss Alice Austin, our singing and dancing soubrette is pleasing all with her new songs. She is singing "I Hate to Tell M Troubles." Oliver is stage manager and leading coach. The audience laughing from start to finish. Mr. Ben Gordon is our silver baryton songster, taking many encores; also Mrs. "Rastus" Jones, our leading lady, still holds her own with her line of work, making good with her encores. Mrs. "Sweet Blue Flather"—taking many encores. Her dancing is very graceful. The "bunch" sends regards to all, in and out of the profession. GEM THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. We had on for the last part of the week an act entitled "East Bound Trolley Car", which was a scream. The car was a car that was knocked. Mr. Johnle Wood's thumb out of place, but it is better now. Johnle Woods and Willie Too Sweet were runners in a motorman conductor. Mr. Wood was told to hear Moore, of Moore and Moore, at once. Ransom and Ransom would like to hear them also. So Floy Fisher and Saille Woods and Raleigh will send regards to Willie Owens and H. Henry Kunt. Hid McCoy is back again and new play is great. Our stage manager Willie Too Sweet, is rehearsing his Christmas show, which will be "Great Popularity Dream". All the "bunch" is show is doing a good business. The "boss" is pleased and the ghost is walking. FLORIDA BLOSSOM MINSTREL. The show is in Mississippi and is playing to S. R. O. The show-going people say we have the best show of its kind and we are the characteristic artist, keeps the audience in an uproar of laughter from start to finish. Mrs. Kate Price is taking an end-song "Lonesome" with Miss Teresa Wallace. She's going to give her profession. Glad I'm Brown Skin Chocolate to the Bone." George Crump, our interlocutor, that can only be touched by his so-said song and regards his profession. Clarence Stewart, Florida's comedian, is cleaning with his new song. There is Only One Thing That Troubles the stage, keeping his audience flold is taking numerous encounters with his wonderful song and dance. Master Coyden Herdon, the youngest hop roller on stage, is keeping his audience flold with his new song. Master Herdon is keeping five hoops on his body at once, all in motion, and is making one hoop walk five strings. Records of his popar announcement that changes the audience outside, says hello Pat Chappell. Joe Miller sends regards to Allen's bunch. White Knox says G. W. Allen, D. R. White. All sends regards to the profession. THE ORGANIZATION OF A BENE FICIAL PROFESSIONAL CLUB. The Darktown Swells, white showing at Elberton, Ga., November 22d (Mr. Robt. C. White's birthday), were tended a comfortable birthday banquet. The guests comprised a large number of Around the sumptuous festive board sat doctors, lawyers and other respected gentlemen (white and colored). The menu is too long to mention, but the guests were well attentive. We were speeches and toasts galore by members of the Darktown Swells, and some of their distinguished guests. At this juncture Prof. Robert C. White suggested the organization of a biennial club, which will be held weekly by all present, and at this instant a club was organized for all distressed troopers that are members of the club. The Darktown Swells is the foundation of the club. The meeting as follows: Prof. Robt. C. White, president; Mr. J. L. Harris (white gentleman with the company), vice-president; Mr. Joe O. Hogemeyer, treasurer; Mr. Joe O. Hogemeyer, secretary and traveling agent and chairman, hoping to hear from all members of the profession, white and colored, as our aim is to make this club a center of activity. Mr. Joe O. Hogemeyer directed to Prof. Robt. White, manager Darktown Swells, care FREEMAN, will be promptly answered, giving full particulars. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. EXCHANGE THEATER. We are putting on the strongest show of the city, a comedy drama. The character is a young man, Mr. Buddle Glenn, Mr. Monroe Tabor and Billy Reeves. The ladies: Miss Beulah Henderson, Emma Thornton, one of the stars of the show, Miss Virginia Deow sings "Just My Style" in a pleasing manner. Miss Lines, the second wife, is just the usual woman her part well, Mr. Geo, Robinson, our scenery painter and carpenter, is the best in the city, and one of the best in the State; and also an instructor, is the man for the house. Mr. Baxter did not make a mistake in giving him the job. Monroe Tabor, our tenor, is doing fine as "Mr. Lamont, the swell guy." You may call a FREEMAN friend, and she "balls" Mr. Tabor out if he does not bring her a FREEMAN. Miss Ada Thompson is a raving maniac over Thomas, our Tabor asked her to let him see the mail list she said "Why I have not got time." Our last act is being staged by Mr. Tabor, and a scream from start to finish, Messrs. Wever, Glenn play "some" old lady and old man. Miss Sweety Matthews sends regards to Kenner and Lewis, and says write. Miss Henderson says "Hello William Henderson, are you reading the FREEMAN?" RETIRES FROM STAGE TO FOUND PERFORMERS' HEADQUARTERS Mr. Ben Young, formerly of the team of Young and Hohman, or "The Two Bens," and widely known as the pair who have the distinction of being the only lads in the league, have led "and to go right into" "Dahomey" (State street, Chicago), and make good— become a real scream—has returned to this city only to establish a theatrical headquarters, it 519 Indiana avenue, a place that was not a theater. It was not because Messrs. Young and Hohman were not a success as performers, but it was due to Mr. Young's encouragement. He found such an enviable reputation as a first-class actor. Being widely known in New York and other large cities, he has found a place for himself and an investment, for there is never a day that passes by what he does not receive mail to that effect. At 22 Mr. Young opened the doors of what he wishes to have known as the "Performers' Rest." At this opening there were a large number of the professionally trained performers who was in "inviting them up" and before the afternoon wore away they were completely satisfied. They got on to his idea— one that he had been figuring on for years and that he has been figuring on for music, amusements and accommodations of all sorts in Young's place. You know there are certain things that a performer wants from such places, and it is important that he be around. Well, Ben has been around some, and of course he is a graduate in that line. If you don't want cigars or tobacco, shines or baths, which he carries in his davenport, you are going to place to dine, why he will direct you to the next stop in the same building, where his mother does good cooking for prince parties, the one which he will set up to stool and eat a lunch," having two dining rooms for that purpose. Mr. Young intends to give "the boys" a large invitation to a large extended a large invitation to everybody to call and give him a handshake to see your idea is of the "Performers' Rest." WM. BENBOW'S ALABAMA CHOCOLATE DROPS. We have just received our new costumes for our first part. The show is getting stronger each night. Wm. Benbow has just closed a contract with three companies in the coming season. Our company has 18 people in all, and all workers. We have two or three more stands in Georgia, and then we will go to Alabama for a few stands, Opening Overture by Prof. Smith's orchestra. —Musical Numbers— "Carrie"—Lewis Hines. "Black Salome"—Belor Young. "Come Right In"—Dave Perdue. "Sadie Salome"—Jessie Berney. "Yankee Doodle Town"—By Company. Finale first part. OLIO. "If Good Eating Gwine to Kill Me, I'm Ready to Die"—Wm. Benbow. "Good Evening, Caroline"—Young and Hines. "Beautiful Eyes"—Laru Blackburn. "Bell & Perdue"—The Baseball Fans." "CLOSING AFTERPART." "Camp Meeting on Frog Island!" Parvoy Will Bell Aunt Dinah Lee Dave Perdue Tough Lize Jessie Burney Bad Pete Lewis Hines William Dogan Miss Jennie Flip Belor Young Wille the Dude Jas. Miles Closing by Wm. Benbow, "Who Throwed that Brick?" GOOD NIGHT. FROM ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS BY CHARLES D. MARSHALL. Having had the opportunity of meeting many performers in the last eight or ten years, I feel that I ought to know something of their ways and manners by this profession, and to remember the memoirs of profession dropped into my office, and after being invited to a seat, began a discussion about Negro performers, their whims and manners. He spoke of so many of them being so illiterate and vulgar, and of some having a smattering of edible and inedible food, and a few —a very few of them—highly educated and vain. Well, I think I have seen some a good deal like our caller spoke of, but I had always thought that traveling had much more value than it does, yet that hasn't all, if anything, to do with a performer or anyone else being disdainful in good company. "As a rule, our performers run about too much," says the barber shop louder other day, "they never go to the other day, drink slowly, sniff much, don't you think?" I replied that there were some exceptions, and thought him very much right when it came to the dress code. "I don't not lay a claim of that sort on all of them. Take Black Patti for one; you always find her in her private car immei- ture, and you don't know what she stays until it is nearly time for the next performance. S. H. Dudley, S. Tutt Whitney and Sam Lucas are actors who work with me. I don't reason Cole and Johnson always are fresh upon the stage—because they know what a good night's slumber means to the brain. They invite you, they make their stay sort of because they imagine there is more good in spending their hours off the stage out loud, and in some cozy room, pre- paring some show, play that is bound to become popular." MABEL HITE STEALS FROM MISS BLUEORD I read in a New York paper that Mabel Hite had added Miss Theresa L. Bluford's (of Carter and Bluford) "Indian Malden" (of her imitations, and what is more Miss Hite uses in her work), does not give credit to Miss Bluford, as she does the other originals of her imitation, but not be shocked at that, because the general run of white vaudelle vingers and dancers are ever imitating some certain characters, and more than it is to originate. You see, Miss Hite was then working at Hammerstein's in New York, and of course she had to put on something good and strong, so she was able to imitate and Bluford, and everything went fine! HARPER, SMITH & CO. Billy Harper, Chris Smith and a good-looking young lady have combined and are putting on a fifteen minutes rare show on YouTube with her. As for music, you know what Chris Smith can do to it. They use a piano on the stage and sing something you never heard before. They sing a song that has some clever comedy that sets fine. Everybody is saying that the trio now ranks among the nototchers and will surely go big anywhere. Fidler and Shelton are asked to look out for the big Xmas number of The Freeze, the stage section if the sunny faces of "those two colored boys" did not appear. WHITNEY MUSICAL COMEDY CO. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company, headed by S. Tutt Whitney and Homer Tutt, and supported by Miss Daisy Marsh, has been a major source of lean recently that they were compelled to cancel a week of their road tour. How's that! I am not surprised at all, because I have seen them in many ways in great demand. That Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt have always shown themselves to be clever wherever they are, in the "Smart Set", Eastern and Southern THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. companies) and also in "Black Patti Troubadours". Whenever you can find two men with live, original ideas, you can meet and play with or work before them. You are going to hear some great things of the Whitney combination. On to the North! Released! Will you be true when I’m gone? Yes, but don’t be gone long. What has become of the Bruces? How I long to see them again, and a line or two would go me going. I am holding up the Christmas issue for them. There are people here in Indiana by the hundreds who would like to see Elmore and may be gone soon. One more violin solo, if you please. Released! It must be hard to lose a wife. Hard! It’s almost impossible. If you cannot take a foot, take an inch of space at fifty cents, in the Christmas number of The Freeman, as the results will be gratifying. Blaine Gaten, please write me at this office. Have important business for you. Until January 1, 1910, you can have The Freeman sent to your address one year for $1.00. Subscribe now. Sample copies free. SIDNEY L. PERRIN IN ETHIOPIA— CARITA DAY' INTERVIEWED —OTHER STAGE NOTES. BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. CHICAGO, Ill.—The old Monogram moving picture theater had a novel entertainment last week when Sidney L. Perrin appeared in a one-act farce comedy with two scenes, entitled "Ethopla." Talk about fast comedy, quick wit and pleasure, why Perrin has it all. He is one of the greatest comedians of his race and hasn't got the starring bee a buzzing around his head at all. I don't know where big managers were figuring when they overlooked Sidney. If there is any better comedians now appearing in musical comedy I would like to see what I mean. I think means to make people scream? Well, that is what Perrin does and he does it dogged easy and whenever he pleases. He actually delivers the goods, and thats the best cure I know of for criticism. One gets sick and tired of hearing of big actors butting against the critic and chastising the colored newspapers and coaching everybody to believe that all critics are destructive, as they (the actors) move along through the happy world with a fester. What people want is something really funny and original to laugh at, and Perrin is the man that does the trick? I tell you he makes them scream! Should I be more than 100 years old? I should please inquire where Perrin is playing and see him do his capers in his one act electric theater farce "Ethopia." There may be stars of greater reputation, but Perrin could be picked up by the biggest manager on Broadway, New York, to be star- A. R. red at any moment and be a success. His head is not swollen and he has now arrived to an age of common sense. Many of his friends, Sidney L. Perrin, of the team of Hillman & Perrin, was known only as a song writer and author of "Dinah" and now been discovered that Perrin is the actor who could have succeeded the last Ernest Hogan and would have made a better impression than your actor even if you were to allow Perrin was able supported by Miss Goldie Crosby, his wife, a very fine looking young woman who could be a fine dancer and a real actress-soubribe who could step right into any big company and make good. Sam Good, who played opposite comedy to Tom, is also a very fine dancer and Lena and Leo played the straight, sang and danced in fertile style. There was a quartet of young dancers and some colored girls is that they have crooked legs that would not be of any value in a theater of fine arts. This little chorus or four were not regular dancing girls, they were not used to sing and holler as a nerve tangle until Mr. Perrin could change his clothes. Irvin Miler and Joe Bright have formed partnerships and gone into vaudeville. Prof. William C. Entry has moved from Helenton Bay back to his home at Kingston, N. Y. He has returned to the profession as a pianist. His wife is also an excellent singer. The Fountain City Quartet, Billy Green, J. D. Watts, J. Pollard and J. R. Glover, are playing holiday club dates. Miss Helen Goodman, the Samoan girl, has just finished engagements at Omaha, Council Bluffs and St Joseph. She will be seen in Chicago in January. George Williams is still in the city, hay- THIS PIANO $165.00 Including the world's best make- and a little each month therea- struments to your home. Wulschner- MUSIC New Location, 229-231 N Theatre P Seats 350; good business, profits $500 buy. City population 125,000. Ad- wood C. Knox, care The Freeman. WANT Colored Performer We work 52 weeks in a year at time as long as you can make go theaters in the South and work male or female. Wanted, a good the Biz. and want a good home in People's Theatre, 211 M THE PEOPLE' 514 Milam Street, $5 Per Day AGENTS WANTED For Johnson's "History of the Ne- gor the Negro." As a combinati- the above books with the beautiful, dealing to be Allowed to Help Fig A great combination of good write, "they sell like hot cakes." Including the world's best makes. A small payment down, and a little each month thereafter, sends one of these instruments to your home. Wulschner-Stewart MUSIC COMPANY New Location, 229-231 North Pennsylvania St. Theatre For Sale. 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. WANTED! Colored Performers at all times. We work 52 weeks in a year and can use good people any time as long as you can make good. Have two of the finest theaters in the South and work to colored people. Can use male or female. Wanted, a good piano player; if you are in the Biz. and want a good home in a nice climate, write to the People's Theatre, 211 Milam Street, Houston, Tex. 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." By selling ten copies agents make E. A. JO 154 Nassau Street, WE FIT T THE SHORT THE STOUT THE MED Suits Furs Washington Cloak 4 East Washington Useful Gifts a 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 Useful Gifts at Vonneguts Teach the boys how to handle tools. The most helpless man is one who has never learned. Nowhere in this city will you find such a large assortment of tools, single pieces or in chests. Tool chests, complete with tools just the thing for small boys. 65 ct to $3.00 Tool cases for larger boots! Large quantity Sa- better tools... $6.00 to $22.50 but Wood-carving tool sets at... $1.00 and up you VONNEGUT HARD 120-124 East Wash Why Wait You can have any of these Un- suitable boots. You can also such hairstyles been offered before Leather Goods, Trunks, Suit C Telephone, Hain, 251 BL O O More Money==M If colored people groom themselves daint crease shine from their face and use our new pressing the hair, they will be better received and advance faster. THE CHEMICAL WONDER COMPANY colored people have. It improves their bodies their minds. That Company manufactures nim colored people as attractive as individual pecu ork who use these Wonders hold better situa- tion (women have better positions, marry better (1) COMPLEXION WONDER CREME w worn) every time it is used. To prove this o or 10 cents. Regular jar 50 cents postpaid. (2) MAGNETO-METALLIC COMB called using to help straighten and dress the hair. C WORKER MAIN. More Money--More Progress (9) SHELL PINK CREME will give light brown girls beautiful pink cheeks without "made-up" appearance. 50 cents postpaid. "made-up" appearance. $5 cents postpaid. "guarantee" is gone. Wonders as represented. We give advice free about hair, skin and scalp. Will and book on Attractiveness fee. We will prove we are true business friends of colored people. We wish one agent for every locality, and will guarantee against loss. Only $2 capital required. Always write to M. B. BERGER, 2 Rector St., New York. We market all the Chester Wonder Company preparations. ing finished his engagements over the Chester circuit of Green bookings. He and his partner, Miss Smith, are booked at the Grand Theater. Billy Caldwell and Lew W. Henry are playing over the big time on the Morris circuit The Musical Splitters are in town John Cooper, the great ventriloquist, has been playing successfully through New England The Freeman this year will be the greatest colored illustrated newspaper ever put behind the public, and the critic's review will be greater than ever. Billy King, of Richards & Pringles Georgia Minneapolis has just received a novel song and dance act complete, specially arranged for him with scenery and electric effects all complete. Mr. King is one of the most modern comedians of the century and is always artistically neat and as a stage producer he already ranks in the big class of greater opportunity. Not only is he as nimble dancer, but he is something as an athlete, being a very smart fot racer. Arthur Maxwell has returned from a successful engagement at Temple Theater, New Orleans, La., with the Williams & Stephans stock company, where he appeared as the devil in their production of "The Richest Coon in Georgia," and as the Chinaman in the "Four Wise Guys." Mr. Maxwell is the well-known Chinese comedy expert bicylist. The act is an original idea of his own, never introduced by any other performer as a specialty. He opened at the Gem Theater, Gary, Ind., on his return and is now playing dates in Chicago. Joe Jordan, the composer, has gone to New York to book his big act "The Pekln Graduates" and to place some new music with the publishers. The "Graduates" consist of singers, dancers and instrumentalists on string music, dressed in Southern characters, and Mr. Jordan presides at the piano. Joe has hitherto given vent to mirth while conducting an orchestra or playing on the stage. He once vexed Ernest Hogan, who called him into his dressing room and boxed his ears. They clinched. Anthony Byrd and Tom Logan parted them and Mr. Hogan was willing to forgive him the next moment. It is now high time for Mr. Jordan to grow serious. WHERE THE FREEMAN CAN BE FOUND IN NEW YORK CITY. Frank Jackson, 340 W. 41st street; B Rosenbaum, 568 Seventh street; C. J Rosenbaum, 568 street robert J. fields 228 W. 41st street James J. southeast corner 28th and 6th avenue THE FREEMAN ONE YEAR, $1 WANTED Good colored vaudeville performers, ladies and gents for a big act in big time only. Must be of good appearance and have ability. Address by letter only, stating in all in first. Address Manager of Vaudeville Act, care Bowman Printing Company, 1054 West Randolph street, Chicago, Ill Graves & Co. Sheet Music Suppliers, 3008 State Street, Suite 100, Suite 101, Suite 102, songs Don't forget to order "Honey 644". It's All Gone Now. Her Name is Phoebe Crawford, the Names are, Kansas City Rags. "Send 25c, the price." 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Wulschner-Stewart MUSIC COMPANY Station, 229-231 North Pennsy. Catee For S ed business, profits $500 per month. Cas population 125,000. Address all commun care The Freeman. WANTED Used Performers at all time weeks in a year and can use good as you can make good. Have two the South and work to colored people. Wanted, a good piano player; want a good home in a nice climate. Theatre, 211 Milam Street, Hous PEOPLE'S THEAT Street, - - Hous Per Day Ea NTS WANTED EVERYWEEK is "History of the Negro Race" and ." As a combination offer, I will fun ooks with the beautiful picture, (photo- Allowed to Help Fight for the Union combination of good Negro litera sell like hot cakes." Price, single copies, History, $1.00 Light Ahead .75 in copies agents make $5.00 per da E. A. JOHNSON, Street, New York FIT THEM SHORT THE STOUT THE MEDIUM THE TALL THE SL Washington Cloak & Suit Co. 4 East Washington Street Gifts at Vonne Tool Chests for Boys NEGUT HARDWARE 120-124 East Washington Street. Why Wait 'Till X You can have any of these Unredeemed Diamonds on now. You'll save money by making your choice at the such bargains been offered before. Come in today. Goods, Trunks, Suit Cases, Shotguns, BLOOM'S Money==More Pre Why Wait 'Till Xmas? Why Wait 'Till Xmas? You can have any of these Unredeemed Diamonds or Watches laid away now. You'll save money by making your choice at this time. Never have such bargains been offered before. Come in today. Goods Trunks, Suit Cases, Shotguns, Overcoats. We are now in our large new store and have the greatest stock of Pianos ever exhibited in Indianapolis. kies. A small payment down, eafter, sends one of these in- Stewart COMPANY North Pennsylvania St. For Sale $600 per month. Cash $3,000. W Address all communications to TED! ers at all times. and can use good people a good. Have two of the fin k to colored people. Can u good piano player; if you are in a nice climate, write to t Milam Street, Houston, Tex. 'S THEATRE, Houston, Texas Day Easy D EVERYWHERE Negro Race" and "Light Ahe tion offer, I will furnish either picture, (photo-graveur), "A Fight for the Union," for $1.5 good Negro literature. Agen Light Ahead .75 take $5.00 per day. Address OHNSON, New York City, N. THEM ALL SEDIUM THE TALL THE SLENDER Ak & Suit Co. Bington Street Skirts Dresses at Vonneguts Handy Sets Manicure Sets from.....$1.50 to $5.50 Combination Shaving and Manicure Sets.....$5.00 to $22.50 Shaving Sets from.....$3.00 to $13.50 Universal Coffee Percolators See how useful they are and you'll want to buy one not only for a present, but one for yourself. Prices from $2.50 to $11.50 ARDWARE CO., washington Street. it 'Till Xmas Unredeemed Diamonds or Watches laid away making your choice at this time. Never h before. Come in today. Cases, Shotguns, Overcoats. OM'S 229 East Washington S SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. SOME SPORTING COMMENT. Gans says Johnnon will win easily. Jeffries has fought only twenty-one times. Providence police are learning jiu-jitsu wrestling. St. Louis wants the 1910 session of the American Poultry Association. Howard University stands at the head of all schools in the game of football. Send in your news immediately for the big sporting section of the Christmas issue. Hoppies are likely to be barred in future Chamber of Commerce Stakes at Detroit meetings. Alfred Shrubb has won 95 out of 101 races since coming to this country nearly three years ago. Jeffries' friends say he can not win; that he will easily whipped if he does not improve rapidly. Palm Beach (Florida) motor boat races will be held on Lake Worth on March 15 to 17 of next year. An open walking match from San Francisco to New York is one of the probabilities for next season. Neither the United States nor England are likely to send picked teams to the Olympic games at Greece next year. All counted, 79 records of various sorts were made by amateur athletes throughout the country since November, 1908. Nobuyo Masudo, a Japanese, and Kais Chi Li, a Chinese student at Harvard, are candidates for places on the soccer eleven. Hoboken held the first athletic meet on September 4, 1838. The sport, however, did not become recognized until 1861 when the New York Athletic Club was or- SWEEP'S FATHER HEADS STAL LIONS FOR 1909. Ben Brush heads the list of winning sallions for 1909 with $66,262. Sweep being his most successful, he wins the King James, stands second, with $64,557. Then comes Yankee, with $55,383. Then comes Shoot, with $52,605. Sain, whose most successful son is Jack Atkinson, is with $51,013. Earns with $50,377. Earns with $50,377, and the size of Hilarious, $46,355. GREAT FOOTBALL PLAYER APPOINTED ENGINEER "Thunderbolt" Young, who graduated in 1905 from the Engineering Department of the University of Illinois, has been recently appointed consulting company, Mex-City, the Mexico Central Petroleum Company, Mex-City. Mr. Young was the all-Western tackle for two years, and has the broad distinction of having been captain of his team in his senior year. He is a Spanish school also, and is highly admired. President Diaz and the Mexican officials. GANS PICKS JOHNSON TO WIN. Former Lightweight Champion Says Jeffries Will Last 25 Rounds. Special to THE FREEMAN. STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK, December 17—Joe Gans, the former lightweight champion, who came to New York last week to watch Jeffries Johnson fight, believes that Johnson will be an easy winner. "Jeffries was a world beater in his prime," said Gans. "Jeffries was the clearest big man in the world. He is more scientific than Jim Corbett and is a harder hitter. He will win Jeffries out and win a winner in less than attractive rounds. JEFF'S FRIENDS FEARING FOR HIM Two Old-Timers Think that Johnson Has Shade on White Man. A friend of Jim Jeffries in Omaha, Neb., who knows the big fellow's habits and mode of living, makes the following statement regarding his chances to defeat Johnson: "Is no man who admires Jeffries more than I so that I do not want to be accused of knocking. But, really, I feel convinced that if Jeffries and Johnson meet in the ring the Negro is not the best of the Tigers, isn't very enthusiastic over Jeff's chances with Johnson, and declares that Jeff will be whipped if he doesn't show great infiltration over the competition in the little rounds with Bagger at Pittsburgh. Tuthill was in Jeff's corner that night, and he advises Jeff to do better or be prepared to suffer the consequences. "He will find Johnson a clever, powerful and experienced boxer," said JACK JOHNSON'S MOTHER GOES TO CHICAGO Mrs. Johnson Will Take Up Permanent Residence There. Mrs. Teney Johnson, mother of Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight of the world, went to Chicago, III., Tuesday morning of last week to take up permanent residence in the city. Accompanying the mother of the champion were Miss Lucy Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Rhodes, sister and brother-in-law of Laudia, Gus, Jr. and little Arthur, or "Young Jack," who occupied a Pullman section from Kansas City, Kan., to Chicago. Mrs. Johnson expresses herself as being very proud of her new surroundings, but seemed to look longingly whenever any one mentioned Galveston. She related a very pathetic incident that happened to her when she was stationed the ticket agent, a playmate and former friend of "Jack," came to bid her good-bye. Showing much emotion, he said, as he shook her hand, "I will be here, my life when I feel less than a man. I am forced to deny you comforts over this road which by the damnable laws of Texas I am bound to be husted for you will be exposed to our country, where you can ride like an American citizen should. Tell Jack I am proud of him, and an able to enjoy life, liberty and happiness." THE BROOKLYN ROYAL GIANTS ARE CHAMPIONS, SO SAYS NAT C. STRONG. The East and West of the disputed baseball championship, would say that the Cuban X Giants held that title for several seasons until the Philadelphia Giants played them a series of games and won the title from the Cuban. The Philadelphia Giants have defended the title in both the East and West since holding the same; in the West the Lelands in 1908 failed to win the title from the Philadelphia Giants, but in the East the Brooklyn Royal Giants won the series from the Phillies as well as the Chicago shipment. The past season the Phillies went West, and at the Elks convention defeated the Lelands in the series of three games which were played, and after coming to East were again defeated by the Brooklyn Royal Giants for the championship, which, again made the Brooklyn Royal Giants the colored champions for 1908 and with this explanation there would be no trouble in showing what teams are the rest colored champions for both 1908 and 1909. Because Andre Foster, Booker, Moore, Palme, George Wright and Harris lifethe Eastern clubs and went West and most of the having played with the Philadelphia Giants, that did not take the championship. West will win the Philliels. again won the colored championship in the East, and with the strong team the Lelands claimed to have in 1908 they could meet the team at Philadelphia Giants, who went West purposely to meet the Lelands, even though the series may not have been advertised until the season, this season, when the Phillies struck Chicago and the Lelands refused to meet the Easterners, feeling that the defeats received at the hands of the latter at Detroit were worth it, that when a team from the East journeys as far as Detroit or Chicago to meet their opponents, it is certainly a championship game, and that the Lelands never hay any claim to the world's colored championship, which title is now held by the Brooklyn Royal Giants, and that the Lelands never hay any claim to the world's colored championship will be played during the season of 1910. Trusting you will give the above space, I am. Since then. NAT C, STRONG Business Manager National Association of Colored Professional Clubs of the United States New York City WINTER BASEBALL AT PALM BEACH Rube Foster Is to Have a First-Class Club in Florida. By HARRY DANIELS. Special to THE FREEMAN. NEW YORK, December 17.—It has been finally decided by the controllers of baseball in Palm Beach, Florida, to have only two teams instead of three this season, one the Breakers, managed by Harry E. Buckner and Dannie MacCellan, and the Royal Pionciana, managed by the most noted colored player of the present day, Andrew Rube Foster. After considerable effort Buckner, known as "Iron Man Buck," has signed the following players: Bradley and James, catchers; Earl Thomas, Buckner, Bowman and MacCellan, pitchers; Al Robinson, whom there was more than 100,000 in his career, who, as Foster was after his services; also Monroe, the great comedian of baseball, Munyon and Francis will be the infielders; Dunbar, Brown and Braggs, outfielders. Foster's Pionciana team so far as signed are Booker, of the Lelands; Pettis, of Kansas City, catchers; Dougherty, Morman and Foster, of the Lelands; Gatewood of the Keystones and "Steel Arm" John Taylor, the sensation of the past season in the middle West, of the St. Paul Gophers, pitchers; Bobby Marshall of the Gophers, Harris, of the Grand Slam, of the Grand Slam, of the Grand Slam, of the Chicago Unions, infielders, and Pryor of the Chicago Unions. Infielders, and Rebel Duncan, of the Philadelphia Giants, Payne and Barton, of the Lelands, outfielders. These are about the two best teams ever played in Palm Beach. All plans are complete between the owners of grounds in and around New York City to form an eight-club league, composed of boroughs of Bronx, Bronx, Bronx, Oval A, A, Long Island City and New Brunswick, the home teams, and the Philadelphia and Royal Glants and Cuban Stars as visting teams. As to how many games are to be played, the plan will come up at the next meeting. The Pittsburg Glants of New York City will tour through the middle West next season, booked in the summer under the management of Harry A. Smith, formerly with the Philadelphia, Royal and Cuban X Glants teams. NO BASEBALL WAR IN CHICAGO Major General Jackson Answers David Wyatt's Argument. CHICAGO, December 6, 1999. In your issue of November the 28th I read an article about the makeup and players of Frank Leland's Chicago Giants baseball club, and for which accept my thanks. In your issue of December the 4th I observe that Frank Leland, a "has been," who has outlived his usefulness as a ball player, has attempted to discuss the baseball situation in Chicago. Mr. Wyatt at one time posted that he had been among baseball men in Chicago who put up thousands of dollars to make the Leland Giants great. Mr. Wyatt is unfamiliar with the situation, and does not understand the value of the organization of Leland's present team. Now, I want to tell you in advance and inform the base ball world that there is no Chicago among baseball men, and again, the baseball men. Wryatt, public opinion is against the formation of a new club in Chicago is entirely untrue, and can not be proven by any one but Mr. Wryatt, who has essayed to write art articles about the baseball men. The real truth of the situation is that a preponderance of public sentiment and a vast majority of the baseball fans are on Frank Leland's side. Mr. Leland is the father of a diligent fair, and a man who accords everybody a square deal. He was forced out of the Association, and, like any other man would have done, set out to organize the mighty Rubie "master" baseball prestige in the baseball world that he had honestly and conscientiously earned and established during the past fifteen years. It was Frank Leland who brought the mighty Rubie "master" baseball prestige to Mr. Wryatt would have people believe. It was Leland's name that made the team great, in addition to the wonderful playing of the team under his management, and let us not forget that Leland is off to all star contests during his management. It is certainly a joke for any intelligent man to publish the fact that petty jealousy is seen. There is abatement of jealousy in baseball will be none. The question of running a baseball team in Chicago is a business proposition in which Mr. Wryatt can hardly enter, for the reason that it requires money to operate, and you would hardly find a score keeper a member of a cor The game will not be hurt in Chicago, as prophesied by the gentleman in question. Let us see if this is true. The game will not be hurt by the Park Owners' Association and the Inner-City Association. His team has secured the City League franchise, and will play in the League at the Auburn Park grounds. The players he has secured in the city press is with Mr. Leland, and four weeks ago caused to be published an article giving the personnel of his team and the players he has secured in the city press to the City League. I am at a loss to understand where Mr. Wyatt gets his information that some of the oldest and most influential baseball men in the white associations have been told to the contrary, however. I found the sentiment among the gentlemen in question to be in favor of Leland, and it is proven by the fact that the Leland team has done the vice in the City League. There is no salary war in evidence, and the salary roll of Leland's Chicago Giants will not be any greater than it was a year ago. The difference, the difference, the difference, the contract with the Chicago Giants will receive good salaries in proportion, and not one man receive twice as much as any other man on the team. It is easier and much easier to pay $200 per month to his services than to pay $200 per month to one man when other men on the team are playing just as good ball and are just as popular in the public eye. The salary roll of Leland's team is much easier than the salary roll of the Leland Giants. I publish this fact for the reason that I made the contracts with the players, and, holding stock in the Leland Giants Association, I will speak. If this question is a matter of judgment in which the public is to take a hand, I will now name the players of the Leland Giants who won the championship and where they will play next. The following players will be found in Leland's Chicago Giants uniforms next year: Harry Moore, Walter Ball, Billy Norman, George Wright, Danger Talbert, Chapple Johnson, Joe Green and Bobbie Wheeler. In Leland Giants uniforms: Harry THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Booker, Strauthers, Pat Doherty, Pete Hill, Payne and Foster. Leland has added to his list of players the following: Pettus, the celebrated catcher and hitter of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Pittsburgh team; pitcher of the Pittsburg team; Wallace, the unequaled and talented second baseman of the St. Paul Gophers; "Steel Arm" Johnnie Taylor, the South's crack pitcher; Jim Taylor, the star third baseman of the Pittsburgh team; the vincible southpaw of the Altoona and Buxton, Iowa, team. Two more players of world-wide reputation are to be added, whose names can not be given to the publication. Now, after going over this list of players, and Mr. Leland having secured a majority of the champions and secured an all-time record, does there appear any evidence of war? Mr. Foster has stated publicly that the Mr. Leland Giants will travel, and that they will play independent ball in Chicago, where they will play. By playing independent ball the Mr. Leland Giants' new team will not occupy the position of fighting Frank Leland's team, and Mr. Leland's team, being the only team fighting the Mr. Foster's team, where is the war? In conclusion, I beg to say that I seldom answer articles in newspapers, but felt compelled to reply to the article furiously by my journal. That he attempted to discuss a situation that he does not know the inside facts of. I trust you will pardon this lengthy reply, but knowing that THE FREEMAN is and willing have, with truth all questions related to his column, I contribute this article for the enlightenment of the baseball world. I can not use the designation "Negro baseball world," for the reason that I have long since stopped parading the fact that I am a Negro, and am new competing in the baseball world as a man, and not as a Negro. Sincerely yours. MAJOR R. R. JACKSON, Secretary Leland's Chicago Giants Baseball Club. Incorporated. One Dollar sent to this office during the month of December will secure the race's leading journal for one year. McVEA AND JEANNETTE DRAW. PARIS, December 17—In the fight last saturday, the American colored heavy weights, the referee declared the bout a draw and rounds. The decision created an uproar. SHERMAN. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN You will find copies of The Freeman for sale each week at Mrs. G. W. Hume's clothing store, The Freeman's Standard and Messrs. Jas, Carson, Wm. Mann and Elmer Williams' handsome torsoal parlors. Don't fail to call for Mrs. G. W. Hume's Christmas day, at the above named places. "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 shimmer shade for any occasion, and as often you apply it. It improves a colored face magically. It makes a colored countenance more refined and attractive. 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The Baldwin Profit Sharing Piano Club The Baldwin Profit Sharing Piano Club In event of a Club member's death before the piano is fully paid for, a receipt in full for the piano is immediately given his family. If a club member pays faster than at the rate of $1.50 per week, a rebate is given for the pre-payment. Club members have a year's time in w isfy themselves as to the character of the p Club members receive a 10-year guarai piano. You are urged to call and inspect the pianos we are offering the Club. They are worth $360. They speak for themselves. Join the Club now for Xmas delivery. $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK MEN----FREE $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK MEN----FREE SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY —YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, falling memory and lame back, brought on by excesses, unnatural stress, and a lack of energy. 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If a club member pays faster to $1.50 per week, a rebate is given for You are urged to call and They speak for THE Established 1862. SQUARE PIANOS SQUARE PIANOS Piano and Lennox , 5 and 9 East Market St. Lennos, 309 Massachusetts Ave. REAL LOAN BANK Store for Xmas Goods. Clocks and Stringed Instruments. If you are contemplat are sure to have what you want. Fine watch repairing. Street. Corner Illinois Street. DOSIER POET Room Londres, 20 Cent Cigar. Act to consumers and pay all express charges. Give us a Trial Order. Sugar Co. - Indianapolis, Ind. Carlin and New Pianos, 5 and 9 Second Hand Pianos, 309 TERMINAL L The Store for X A fine line of Watches, Diamonds, Clocks and Stri making a Christmas present, we are sure to have w 103 West Market Street. HOOSIER Club Room 10 Cent We deliver goods direct to consumer Give us a Tri John Rauch Cigar Co. n and Le Los, 5 and 9 East M dianos, 309 Mass REAL LOAN Store for Xmas Gifts ands. 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AN CO., 242 Ma GO COM C 5 Quality Adid Bargain COMPANY, Inc. Indian sharing Pia who are desirous of a in their purchase. The and to the club we tically all at the same club as soon as possi s big deal to its member CONDITIONS as well. New Hammond Co.'s House 5c Cigar. D LOAN Special Guaranteed Alarm Clocks 69c We do all kinds of Watch and Jewelry Repairing. Watch D. All work guaranteed for one year. 10 cents on the dollar. All business tions strictly confidential. N CO., 242 Massachusetts Ave. GREAT COMPEER CIGAR, 5 cts. Quality Sells It Mid Bargains in Guns. COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana. Saring Piano Club No are desirous of a piano and who are in their purchase. The club will be com- mand to the club we will sell 500 pianos. Rally all at the same time means EXTREME b as soon as possible, we have reverted big deal to its members, not only in price, CONDITIONS as well. Monypeny Hammond Co.'s Club House 5c Cigar. MONEY TO LOAN Special Guaranteed Alarm Clocks 89c 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. BUFFALO LOAN CO., 242 Massachusetts Ave. A. Lincoln ODS---Splendid Bar US LEAUTY COMPANY Profit Sharing Should interest those who are desir- obliged to use ECONOMY in their pur- posed of 500 members, and to the Selling 500 pianos practically all at the ECONOMY. To fill the club as soon THE ADVANTAGES of this big deal to it but in SPECIAL BUYING CONDITIONS as MARKED FOR THE MARKET Should interest those who are desirous of a piano and who are obliged to use ECONOMY in their purchase. The club will be composed of 500 members, and to the club we will sell 500 pianos. Selling 500 pianos practically all at the same time means EXTREME ECONOMY. To fill the club as soon as possible, we have reverted THE ADVANTAGES of this big deal to its members, not only in price, but in SPECIAL BUYING CONDITIONS as well. Club members save $102.50 They secure a strictly high grade $360 piano for..... $257.50 Terms $1.50 per They also secure special privilege death before the full for the piano than at the rate of the pre-payment. Club members b isfy themselves as to Club members n piano. Inspect the pianos we are offering the Club or themselves. Join the Club now for Xm E BALDWIN COMPANY MANUFACTURERS. mns $1.50 per week special privileges as foll Club members have a year themselves as to the chara Club members receive a 10 no. offering the Club. They are club now for Xmas delivery. COMPANY, MRS. 18 1 s $1.50 per week. final privileges as follows: club members have a year's time in which to sat- selves as to the character of the piano. club members receive a 10-year guarantee on the ring the Club. They are worth $360. now for Xmas delivery. COMPANY, Club members have a year's time in which to satisfy themselves as to the character of the piano. Club members receive a 10-year guarantee on the piano. --- Club members save $102.50 They secure a strictly high grade $360 piano for... $25, $50 AND $75, $5.00 cash, $1.00 a week. Upright Pianos $125, $150 TO $200 $10 cash $1.25 a week. Organs $10, $15 TO $50, $5 cash, $1 a week. 18 N. Pennsylvania St. 8 Its opportunities for saving are multitudinous; if you wish a dress pattern, the savings possible are not to be ignored; if a waist length or similar quantity is needed, the difference is certainly worth while, even for a bit of fancy work, the saving of a trifle helps nowadays. Whatever you buy, if its silk, it costs less than regularly. In evidence we list these: Satin striped grenadines, in all widths, a fine shimmery mesh, with satin and silk stripe, 40-in. wide, $1.50 kind. .....98c Sewing silk grenadines, in plain and novelty stripes, 44-in. wide, the $2.00 quality, at .....$1.48 Plain sewing silk grenadines, the richest of all soft silks, 42 in. wide, $1.25 quality, at .....$89c Mexican mesh, a grenadine always in good style and serviceable, 46 inches wide, reduced from $2.00 to .....$1.48 L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Two furnished rooms to rent, 524 North West street. Furnished rooms for man and wife or gentlemen, cheap, 821 Court street. Don't fail to hear Richard B. Harrison, Wednesday night. Admission 25 cents. Mr. Luther Dawson, of Doluth, Minn., is shaking hands with old friends this week. Alfred Rivers, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, but now of Chicago, is in the city for a short stay. "I am willing to leave the dramatic future of the Negro to Richard B. Harrison," said Frederick Douglass. Mrs. William Sutton and Masters Walter and Harry Scott are visiting Mrs. W. E. North Payette street. The Men's Club of St. Phillips Episcopal Church will entertain with a holiday promenade at Tomlinson Hall, Monday night, January 3. Mr. W. A. Savage, formerly of this city, but now located at Butte, Mont., was in the city this week, en route to Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs. Charles Hart, of New York City, and Miss Ida Bluford, of the "Red Moon" Company, are spending the week with Mrs. Mary Lawson. President close the festivities of the holidays by attending the grand promenade at Tomlinson Hall, Monday night, January 3. Do not forget to secure a copy of the great Christmas number of The Indianapolis Freeman, which will be out December 4. 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. Richard B. Harrison, the celebrated revered author and musician, will appear at Jones Tabernacle A. M. B. Zion Church, December 22, at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Walter Smith was hostess to the Magnolia Club Thursday afternoon. A two-course lunch was served. The hostess was presided over by a beautiful chaperone, Willie Alhair, Indianapolis most popular hair dresser, masseur and manicurist, of 223 Indiana avenue, has just returned to her post of duty from a three weeks' visit to Minneapolis, Minn., where she took an advanced course in her profession. She is now ready to give her many patrons the benefit of the new styles and the fashion of the day, and hair dressing learned while away. If you happen to be short of funds for the holidays, just take your troubles to the State Loan Company, 306 Odd Fellow Building, and they will supply you with ready money at reasonable rates on your account. They also chattel security. A 'phone call will bring their representative to your home, thereby saving you the embarrassment of going to the office, where all of your business is conducted in private. Both 'phones 4619. Don't break the hearts of the little ones because you don't happen to have ready money on hand with which to fill their stockings. Money in abundance is yours for the asking, at the Indiana Mortgage Company, at the Lombard Building, East Washington. This company always loans liberally on planes, household goods and general chattel securities. Their rates are reasonable and fair. This is one of the oldest houses in the country, built by The Freeman. They will keep open evenings until Christmas. All relations "The Best at the Price No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale Holiday shoppers, anxious to get the best for their money, cannot do better than visit Marott's—the Christmas Store—where every want can be fully satisfied at prices below all other stores. In addition to the great opportunities for saving here, you get Marott's Trading Stamps on your purchases. By saving these little stamps, many beautiful Christmas Gifts are to be obtained free; see them on display in the premium parlor, third floor. Always ask the clerk for stamps. Store open every week day evening until Christmas --- are strictly confidential. Once their customer, you will remain one. Through the untiring efforts of Mrs. W. H. V. B. Taylor, there will be a missionary dinner given at New eBthel Baptist Church, on Martindale avenue, at 2, have no one to look after them Christmas dinner are cordially invited. Any one desiring to help in this matter can do so by calling at 1335 Elwood street. Mr. Leon Davidson returned home from Hamilton, Ohio, Friday of last week, where he had been called on account of the death of his sister, Malissa Davidson. She is the only lot at Hamilton, Ohio. Rev. J. B. Singleton, of the A. M. E. Church, conducted the services. He accompanied the body from Detroit to Hamilton. Miss Davidson was a member of Queen Ecsther Court of Calamite. No. 264. Daughters of Calamite. She lives in this city. She leaves two brothers, one sister, relatives and a host of friends. THE BED THAT PUTS THEM ALL TO SLEEP. As Christmas time approaches interest is oocoming more general all over the State in the now celebrated Rest Easy. You can buy it in the columns of this paper. As an added value to the already perfectly constructed springs, the manufacturers are now put up with a brown copper wire in rich black color, with richness of beauty and finish that the springs did not possess before. The price of these springs is placed in the reach of all, and they are said before, there is nothing in modern bed springs that comes anyways near the Rest Easy. To be appreciated they must bed springs be sure and ask your dealer for the Rest Easy. A demonstration of their worth will be cheerfully given to all Christmas present you could think of nothing more sensible to present your wife. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E CHURCH. REV. H. J. CALLIS, PASTOR. Bishop H. G. Blackwell passed through the city last Monday en route to Philadelphia. He held a short conference with the A. M. E. Zion pastors and seemed with the general condition of the work. The coming of Richard B. Harrison to our church next Wednesday evening, December 22, will give the classic public the chance to hear the Shakespeare and Dunbar productions that will be in their privilege to enjoy this season. The pastor's subject Sunday morning will be the evening of "Great Price." In the evening "Lessons from the Life of Benjamin Stout." Sunday School 12:45. Christian Endeavor. 6:30. Special programs are being prepared for Christmas and New Years Sunday evenings. Wayman Chapel will hold a Christmas bazaar at the church December 21, 22 and 23. A program will also be given each night, and the Y. M. C. A. Glee Club gives their assistance. Rev. Collman pastor. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Two strong attractions are booked for the "Monster Meeting" for next Sunday, December 13—Dr. B. J. Prince as speakeer in the choir of the Second Baptist Church. Dr. B. J. Prince is a native of Columbus, Ohio, but has lived in Texas, where he is a pastor. He also hold some very responsible and important offices in connection with the church in that State, and also in the national church. His mission is the Johns Church of Springfield and Shilton of Cleveland. As a pulpit orator he has few superiors. His subject will be "Confessing Christ," and he is expected to present some forceful argument on this subject. The Second Baptist Church choir, who will accompany Dr. Prince on this occasion, and who will be directed by Prof. A. A. Taylor, has accomplished great things. The choir will be the church prompt at 3 p. m. if they desire to hear these special numbers. The Glee Club, composed of young men of the Association, will render "The Saxon Calls," a song by the chaimat, Ohio, M. Y. C. A., and is a very beautiful selection, with duet and solo parts. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. A. A. Taylor, will render several songs. All men are invited and will be made welcome. Three o'clock is the time. Jones Tabernacle, West North and Blackford streets, is the place, for night school privileges are offered to men now. Three months' tuition for $1,00 in the Colored Y. M. C. A. Night School. Class meets on evenings of the week. Open to men of all ages. Call at the office for particulars. If you feel tired, sluggish and run down just take out a membership in the Y. M. C. A. and the gym and shower baths and the difference. It may save that doctor's bill. LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS MME E. AZALIA HACKLEY. Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, of Philadelphia, regarded as one of the most highly cultivated, as well as one of the most musical singers of the Negro race, was named by an audience filled the large auditorium og Bethel A. M. E. Church. The audience was composed of the city's most representative colored people. Mrs. Hackley has recently been from a three and onlah years' course of study under the best musical masters in Paris and London. The recital was one of three being given in Paris in 1910 and pleasing stage presence, was in fine voice and soon gave evidence of her mastery of her art. Following are her numbers, which were artistically given, and which brought her around a round of concerts. Polonaisse ("Mignon") A. A. Thomas. "If I Built a World for You." Lehman. "Cuckoo." Lehman. "My First Love." Lehman. "Little Irish Girl." Lehman. "Pleurez Mes Yeux." Massenee. "Spring." Henschel. "Flower Song." Bevignani. "Unless." Carricollei. "More." After the first group of songs Mrs. Hackley gave a short talk on her efforts through her foreign scholarship project in the United States, and clans in this country, Mrs. Alberta J. Grubbs, piano soloist; Mrs. Virginia Harvey Taylor, reader; N. Kinacdi, Aldridge musical assistant; Professor Samuel Rattifle, accompanist, and W. R. Valentine, master of ceremonies. The applite should be very grateful to Mrs. Lillie Tosk, Fox, under whose auspices she appeared in Indianapolis. Mme. Hackley is a sweet singer and appeared to be at her best while here. Her voice is so sweet, and her laughter Hackley speaks of retiring from the stage next year, and when she does the race will lose one of its foremost singers. The Eureka Comb is on sale at The Freeman office, 225 Indiana avenue. A Tremendous Sacrifice on Shoes, which will be sold at almost GIVE AWAY PRICES. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MORE XMAS SHOPPING DAYS Are you prepared for them? If not, we will loan you all the money, your furniture, your horses, or any other chattel security, without removal. OUR RATES. Well, if you know how cheap we are lending money, call on the rest, and be sure and see us before borrowing.. We guarantee courteous, confidential treatment, applications receive prompt attention. Loans made in all towns reached by interurban cars. Can write or phone and our curriculum uses Open excursions until 6:00 p.m. 134 E. MARKET ST. New 432. —PHONES— Main 2983. Money For Christmas. Don't let the Christmas stockings of your loved ones go empty, simply because you are temporarily short of money. Call us and we'll help you get them. We will loan you the money in any amount, from $10 to $100, on household goods, planos, organs, teams, fixtures, etc. without removal. You can have from one twelve months time in your pocket to pay back your debt or monthly payments, as you prefer. $1.20 is the weekly payment on a $50 loan for fifty weeks; other amounts at the same proportion. Remember this: Our dealings are confidential, and we have no delay. Our rates are most reasonable. Loans made in all parts of city; also at Shelbyville, Greensburg, St. Paul, Greenfield, Knightstown, Spieler, Franklin, Burlington, Lebanon, Noblesville, castle, Plainfield, Lebanon, Noblesville and all towns reached by interurban roads. Mail or phone applications receive our prompt attention. If you need money fill out the following blank, cut it out and it to us, and our ganet will call on you. Name. Wife's Name. Street and Number. City. Amount Wanted. Open Evenings Until Christmas Call On Or Address. Indiana Mortgage Loan Co. Established 1887 Room 4, Lombard Bldg. 241½ E. WASHINGTON BOTH PHONES 3286. STATE LOAN CO. STATE LOAN CO. STATE LOAN STATE LOAN STATE STATE LOAN CHRISTMAS LOAN CO. MONEY FOR YOU. CO. Why not take advantage of the early bargains as well as to avoid the crowded stores? If you don't have enough money at this time to do your shopping, we can arrange to make a plan on your household goods, piano or any other chattel security. A Or we can make it on any A T times up to one year. T E E Just phone us and our agent will call on you. L O O A STATE LOAN CO. A N 306 Odd Fellow Bldg. N C Penn. and Wash. Sts. C O Both Phones 4619. O STATE STATE STATE LOAN STATE LOAN STATE LOAN CO. STATE LOAN CO. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudon's Drug Store. Bert Monn—Dealer in flour, feed, hay, corn, oats, bran, meal, graham flour, corn, cracked corn and all kinds of ground feed, $29 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. New Phone 5188, Old Main 2977. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentist, 359% Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. 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 carriage. You can be called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old Main 4032. Gideon's Dandy Dixie Singers are at Hathaway's Theater, Brockton, Mass., this week. Mr. Bob Cole, Frank Fowler Brown and Leona Marshall, of the "Red Moon" company, were callers at The Freeman office this week. The Watermelon Trust—Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Coates and Mr. and Mrs. Jas Grundy—are appearing at the Empire Theater, and make a decided hit. OPEN FOR ENGAGEMENT. The Silver Star Quartet is open for en- gagement. Address, Parker House, Indianapolis,印 apolis, IN 46201. NEW HAIR PARLORS. Mrs. Millie Alexander is now prepared to meet all demands in beauty and hair culture, at her elegant new quarters, 223 Indiana avenue. Prices reasonable. Courteous treatment. Finished artists. --- I want to tell you! If you have not placed your order for your Winter Suit or Overcoat As we are offering all Suitings and Overcoats that sold up to $35.00. Regular price $20.00, sale price..... $15.00 Regular price $27.50, sale price..... $20.00 Regular price $22.50, sale price..... $16.50 Regular price $30.00, sale price..... $22.50 Regular price $25.00, sale price..... $18.50 Regular price $35.00, sale price..... $25.00 Remember our Regular Prices are 25% less than prices asked by tailors in the high rent district. SEE OUR WINDOWS Handkerchiefs, plain white or colored borders, hemstitched, regular 5c quality.....2c Initial Handkerchiefs, for men, look like silk, worth 10c, on sale at.....5c Belts, for ladies, big variety of new styles, priced special for Xmas buyers, 98c, 49c.....25c Leather Hand Bags, for ladies, just think, a large handsome bag 18x8 inches, with a separate coin purse, regular $1 00 quality, special price.....49c CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy seal on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) Has cured any patient with address R.P. Blodan, druggest, Indianapolis, Ind. New Gold Coins for Christmas Presents Anticipating the usual holiday demand for new gold coins of the Saint Gaudens design, we have secured a shipment of these coins in the various denomination, which we will be pleased to exchange with our friends and patrons without extra cost. Give your young friends a savings account with this strong company for Christmas. Such a gift will grow and increase in value each year. Accounts opened between now and Christmas will be held and delivered to the recipient Christmas eve, if desired. THE INDIANA TRUST CO. (A Home for Savings.) Capital, all paid in.....$1,000,000.00 Surplus, all earned..... 500,000.00 Are You Ready for the Holiday Season? Count the days from now until Christmas and see if you will be wise to prepare for it now. Best buying means best selection and choicest things, you know. If your own funds are a little low, our money is at your command—in any sum—for any time. We promise quick service, a reasonable charge and right treatment from us. May we help you to this early buying to make your holiday season to more satisfactory one? Call today. SATISFACTION GIVEN HERE. You Can Get It Today. "The Old Reliable" INDIANAPOLIS MORTGAGE AND LOAN COMPANY, Room 210 Unity Bld., 147 East Market St. Dorfman's, That's All. Where will we buy our CHRISTMAS BOTTLE GOODS? We can supply all your wants in price, quality and quantity. Mail and telephoneorders our specialty. Phones. Old, Main, 3246, New, 5068 K. The Dorfman Liquor Co., 311 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. THE FREEMAN IN LONDON, ENG. Copies of The Freeman can be secured in London, Eng., at Daw's Steamship Agency, 17 Green street, Charing Cross Road, W. C. I want to If you have not place Winter Suit HERE IS YOU As we are offering all Suit up to GIO E KEITH COMPANY TRADE MARK REG U.S. PAT OF E Only 8 THIS IS THE KITCHEN HEATER They will be delivered to the who apply for them—if you u Gas Co.—at the closing out $8.50 Cash, or $9.50 Phone or mail The Indianap Majestic Building, Old Phone, Main, 1- A Useful Hol $15 only 80 Leaf of the Kitchen Heater be delivered to the first eighty gas for them—if you use gas from the In- at the closing out price of $9.50 Cash, or $9.50 in monthly pay- Phone or mail your order to Indianapolis Gas estic Building, 45 S. Pennan Old Phone, Main, 1447. New Phone 82. useful Holiday Pre $15.00 They will be delivered to the first eighty gas consumers who apply for them-if you use gas from the Indianapolis Gas Co.-at the closing out price of $8.50 Cash, or $9.50 in monthly payments. Phone or mail your order to Majestic Building, 45 S. Penna. St. Old Phone, Main, 1447. New Phone 83. A Useful Holiday Present $15.00 Absolutely Guaranteed Gifts for If you are undecided what to give to gestions—any of which you can select quality and economical price. Gifts for Xmas decided what to give the men folks let us make of which you can select from our stock—sure o economical price. Bath Robes Slippers Gloves Neckwear Mufflers Handkerchief Canes Shirts Underwear Sweaters Open Evenings Beginning Saturday Night Ks & Compa Gifts for Xmas! If you are undecided what to give the men folks let us make these suggestions—any of which you can select from our stock—sure of two things: quality and economical price. House Coats Bath Robes Slippers Suspenders Gloves Neckwear Hosiery Mufflers Handkerchiefs Umbrellas Canes Shirts Jewelry Underwear Sweaters Open Evenings Beginning Saturday Night. Saks & Company Open Evenings Beginning Saturday Night. USE "PORTER'S FRIEND Guaranteed best metal cleaning polish on the man- fixtures, brass, copper, glass, etc. Taylor's Star L for metal ware; Taylor's Star Furniture Polish for o renewing furniture. Send for sample and price list. Chicago Metal Polish Company 3814 State Street, Chicago "PORTER'S FRIENDS the best metal cleaning polish on the man- lass, copper, glass, etc. Taylor's Star L care; Taylor's Star Furniture Polish for furniture. Send for sample and price list. Chicago Metal Polish Compan te Street, Chicago USE "PORTER'S FRIEND!" Guaranteed best metal cleaning polish on the market; for bar fixtures, brass, copper, glass, etc. Taylor's Star Liquid Polish for metal ware; Taylor's Star Furniture Polish for cleaning and renewing furniture. Send for sample and price list. Chicago Metal Polish Company, 3814 State Street, Chicago, Illinois Regular price $27.50, sale price..... Regular price $30.00, sale price..... Regular price $35.00, sale price..... THAN prices asked by tailors in the high r ER WINDOWS McGINNIS THAT SATISFY" One Block from Illin House Coats Suspenders Hosiery Umbrellas Jewelry For Men and Women. All the Latest Creations for Fall and Winter Wear. Hutchinson's WALK OVER BOOT SHOP 28 North Pennsylvania Street 30 Left! of the Kitchen Heaters. the first eighty gas consumers you use gas from the Indianapolis but price of 0.50 in monthly payments. mail your order to Indapolis Gas Co. 45 S. Penna. St. 1, 1447. New Phone 82. Holiday Present 5.00= Cut out this advertisement, take it to your nearest dealer in the "REST EASY" DOUBLE DECK SPRINGS and he will let you have springs made of 275 coils of gold bronze wire for the same price you pay for the japanned kind. This offer holds good until Christmas. Take advantage of it and make a gift to your self or friends of springs that make the most comfortable bed in the world. Sold by all furniture dealers. Made by the Puritan Bed Spring Co. or Xmas! are the men folks let us make these sug- elect from our stock—sure of two things: buses Slippers Neckwear Handkerchiefs Shirts ear Sweaters beginning Saturday Night. Company ER'S FRIEND!" ing polish on the market; for bar etc. Taylor's Star Liquid Polish Furniture Polish for cleaning and r sample and price list. Il Polish Company, Chicago, Illinois A man in a suit gestures with his hand outstretched. A small sculpture of a woman is on a table behind him. $27.50, sale price..... $20.00 $30.00, sale price..... $22.50 $35.00, sale price..... $25.00 by tailors in the high rent district. GINNIS, Y" One Block from Illinois Street. 1