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ONLY $1.50--BEGIN THE NEW YEAR RIGHT BY ORDERING THE FREEMAN (THE GREATEST NEWSPAPER OF THE RACE) SENT TO YOUR ADDRESS FOR ONE YEAR--ONLY $1.50 THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER JAN. 8. 1910 VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 2 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL LEADING MEN WORKING FOR DEPOSITORS OF THE ILL-FATED FREEDMEN'S BANK Judson W. Lyons Giving Service at Atlanta-The National Negro Academy Elects New Officers-General Notes. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., January 4.—A strong effort is being made by leading men of both races to have Congress pass an this month the bill providing for the payment of the $3 per cent. dividend still due the depositors of the ill-fated Freedmen's Bank. President Taft, in his recent message, recognized the place of the claim, the encouragement of the committee, the money he appropriated by the national legislature for the relief of the hundreds of people who had put their faith in him, himself deeply in this matter, here on business connected with this has been spending some time members of Congress and arguing that the measure becomes an early date. He is giving his to the cause without hope of re-uses a personal favor of those of Congress and arguing that this is necessary to get that which is right-hands. A few days ago Colonel Ashley president, and has had assurances from bankers that there is merit in set up by the men and women reimburssement through the Social Security. t is believed that pass amel Lyons, discussing the question as soon ago said, "I have Savings and Trust money, as it was officially known—almost usually called the 'Freedmen's Bank'—was founded directly after the war when the Negro was in fact a 'ward of nation,' for the purpose of Congress to obtain outstretched power not then become the law of the land, to all intents and purposes the colored was the minor child of the government, and to be the United States was responsible for the well-being of the freedman, at least until he was fully clothed with the mantle of citizenship. At the outset, when the Freedmen's Bank was established, it was provided in the charter that all funds should be invested in United States securities. He invested in United States bank would have been in existence to-day, and it would have had on deposit not less than $29,000,000 dollars. But in an evil motive, the bank would have been in moiety of the funds could be invested in real estate and other things. There was a 'shump' in real estate not long after a bottom fell out of the company securities. It failed in 1874, with over $2,900,000 on deposit. Financiers of ripe experience in probate matters place this money on all children, and hold that the government should make good the losses incurred through the faith the Negroes had placed in an institution presumably under the nation and authority of the United States. "Up to this time there has been realized from the assets of the old company a sufficient amount of money due the depositor amounting to something over $1,700,000; $2 per cent, is still due, and it will take about $1,225,000 on way to the deposit. This dividend should be paid, and Congress is doubtless willing to make the provision if the proper pressure is brought up. The Senate passed the measure at the last session and the country will write their Senators and Representatives and urge them to press the bill it will go through at this session of the Senate. The Senate passed the measure at the last session and the country will write their Senators and Representatives the weight of the influence of the executive branch of the government. What now is to get the legislative branch of the Senate and the country are responsible to the people for any just measure—and this is an entirely just proposition—where their constituents demand that they rise up in an effort that if the people rise up in an effort that their chosen representatives vote. "I ought to say here that the passage of this bill will confer widespread benefits from the colored people of this country. Their original depositors of the Freedmen's Bank are not, but they have so scattered that either they are now to be found in every section of land. Thus thousands and thousands of the colored people in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Cleveland, New Orleans and all the people of Negro population between the cities." Now" continued Colonel Lyons, "probably many of the beneficiaries cannot be located with the land. Some may have lost their bank books or the bank owes them. If any money is the legal claimant cannot be found, it is important to fairly thing to profitably invest the surplus that distribute the interest thus derived among the institutions of learning throughout the Southern States of the possessions and the number of Negro children needed. To my mind, there is a bright prospect that the bill will pass. This is a splendid opportunity for the Negro to show the world what can be accomplished for the good of the whole race if it is only united." Dr. Henry W. Fouiss, the gifted United States Minister to lait' whose vivid and Prof. Arthur U. Craig, of the M Street High School, is taking a special course at the Catholic University, at the conclusion of which he will be entitled to the degree of Ph. D., an honor that has been attained in this country. Prof. Craig has charge of the Sunday-school at Lincoln Temple Memorial Congregational Church, and is active in many of the movements looking to the uplift of the race. President Kelly Miller and Secretary Robert A. Pellham are pushing the canvass funds with which they erect the gymnasium for the University. It is expected that the corner-stone of the 'building will be laid as a part of the commencement exercises next June. Announcement is made that a theater, to hold 1,5000 persons, is to be erected by a Baltimore syndicate on T street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenue, representing closed section of the city. It is the plan INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1910. Oh, wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me? The National Negro Academy, which met last week at Lincoln Temple Church, elected the following officers for the ensuing year. President Harvey was predeceased by Kelly Miller, Washington Rev. M. W. Anderson, Philadelphia; Prof. W. H. Crogan, Atlanta; corresponding secretary, Rev. F. J. Fromwell, Washington; executive Rev. F. J. Grimble, Washington; executive committee, Rev. W. Tunnell, C. C. Cook, A. U. Craig and Dr. J. E. Moorland all of Washington. President Harvey was predeceased by Diggs, of Lynchburg, Va.; Prof. E. C. Williams, of the M Street High School, Washington, and Rev. L. Z. Johnson, of Baltimore. What was probably the most brilliant social affair of the Christmas season occurred last evening at the Council of Howard University held their annual holiday reception. From 8 to 9 o'clock, President Harvey presented gifts and festivities of holy bush, greeted the assembling guests, bidding them welcome. During this part of DR. WASHINGTON IN ATLANTA. Special to THE FREEMA LAWRENCE in December 31 — Announcement is made that Dr. Booker T. Washington, the famous Tuskegee educator, will be memorialized the last week in January, under the auspices of the First Congregational Church, of which Rev. H. H. Proctor is EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Special to THE FREEMAN. He was dressed in the city last week to make this his future home. Mr. Hill is from Omaha, Neb., and was much surprised with the mild weather we were having meeting was held last week at Rev. Taylor's residence, $33 Clark street.... Arthur Jones and A. J. Goode were enter- tured, Mrs. J. G. Jones, Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. B. Massle entertained Mr. and Mrs. Noy Pierson Christmas at a well-pre- sented Christmas event, all entertained the following guests Christmas evening: Mesdames G. J. Jones, Blanche Massle and Luiju Pierson; Messrs. B. Massle, Lewis Shoeman, Lewis Shoeman, Arthur Jones and A. J. Goode, Games, music and refreshments composed the evening's program.... Mr. W. E. Shakaford, formerly of the University of Iowa, last week. Mr. Shakaford is the chef on the general manager's private car of the Grand Trunk Pacific airline, after a time after says we can expect him to arrive on time. Watch meeting was held at the temporary church New Year's eve. The main speakers of the evening were Rev. J. Taylor's residence, $33 Clark street.... B. Barbour, Rev. Taylor and Mose Riley.....Davis, Watts, Walker, colored singers and musicians.....Brown, in this paper are topnotchers there, with the 17th inst....Leave all news matter, advertisements, subscriptions, changes of address, or any complaint of not receiving THE FERMAN, etc., with Clifford C. Milton, correspondent at Columbia Jasper avenue Bast, phone 1637, or address P. O. Box 845. KANKAKEE. ILL. Miss E. G. Walker entertained friends — M. Mrs. Ettie Smith, of Champaign, IL, Mrs. Ettie Smith, of Champaign, IL, ...Mrs. Henry Waits entertained friends at her home January 1. There was good music and a nice crowd...Mr. Robert was a guest for the evening Saturday. They were entertained at the Royal Theater, and after the show members were served at the ice cream parlor. EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK RED MOON COMPANY GIVES EXCELLENT SHOW BOTTOM WILL DROP OUT OF RACE ISSUE When White Men Understand the Present Negro, Says Bob Cole-Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver Entertain. The girls are crazy about Edgar Connor. "Cautivates everybody. Herbert sutton captivates everybody. He brings with six other male voices. Mrs. Mollie Dill and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams are two well-known actresses, and lend much to the dramatic and pathetic action to the "chorus." The chorus work is great. They sing with one collective throat and dance with one on the road to day, and it is a credit to Messrs. Cole and Johnson and the Negro race. Speaking of playwriting, Mr. Cole said to him, "I hold that the mission of the colored playwright to-day is to help the white man to understand the Negro. When the white man understands the present Negro and begins to realize that he is not a white man, he will drop out of the race issue." "Red Moon," in our opinion, is doing a splendid thing in getting a brightside of Negro life before the public, possibly softening race prejudice and demonstrating the talent that is in the race. Mr. Johnson is now preparing the music for two of his plays, and Mr. Cole is about ready with the plots and lyrics. With their ability and knowledge of stagecraft and playwriting, we predict two of his plays will be successful that have been on the American stage. The female members of the company are pretty and charming. They are attentive to the performance. The men are handsome and sing well. Mayme Butter's contralto voice was greatly missed here. She is the most beautiful of the Daisy Brown was also ill and was unable to play. She expects to meet the company in Chicago. While here she was under the medical attention of Dr. James H. Fitzgerald, the director of Exceedingly clever was the work of Miss Marie Young, who takes to the part of Wanetia. While she is endowed with hair and color of an Indian, she also acts the Among the members of the company were Misses Coleman, Deas, Bluford, Jackie Brown, Potter, Oliver, Taylor, Gale Dean, Brown, Allen, Townsend and Jarret; Messrs, Delyons, Phelps, Mitchel, Brown, Craig, Tunsel, Patterson and Mr. Freeman has become the musical director, and is doing the work very satisfactorily. Mr. Hunter is stage manager and Miss Belle Morgan wardrobe mistress. Next the show will be in Detroit, and the following week in Chicago. Mr. Snowden, of Chicago, Ill. was in the city last week. Mrs. Julia Brown, of Indianapolis, spent a few days here during the holidays. Miss Pearl Roberts has returned to the city, after spending the holidays in Mitchell, Ind. Misses Lettie and Anna Todd were in the city last week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Neros Jennings. Mrs. Alda Overton Walker was the guest of Miss Lola Organsi Ida Bluford was also a guest of Mrs. Evans. Misses Laura and Iona Smith, of Lexington, Ky., were in the city last week, the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. Guy W. Smith. Messrs. Cole and Johnson tendered several members of the company a special Karen Organsi of the guests did not take ruck to the food at first, but after it was well seasoned they Majors' Melange. 2 Many men have reached the end of their ambition without traveling in an automobile. The man whose time is worth many dollars a minute must travel fast; but the man upon whom time hangs heavily, although he may have the money to purchase an automobile, can just as well get to where he's going by the old-time method. *** The Negro Business League is one of the accomplishments of Dr. Booker T. Washington. *** The contemplated Negro world's fair of fiftieth anniversary of freedom, is another cherished and fond hope to which the distinguished man of Tuskegee has expressed a willingness to apply his colossal ingenuity, which is sufficient guarantee that it will be a joyful realization in 1913. ** ** Although it appears that the race is progressing slowly, it is a sure sign that we are in the great speedway taxing the hurrying car to the limit. Large bodies move slowly it always appears to the close observer. The fact is, there is less friction, greater facility, less noise and rumble, and more quiet work done by much skill and along greatly improved lines. We are going at a fast clip, to be sure. Again, our friends are not all dead; and besides, God lives. We reap what we sow. This is a truth that needs no bolstering up by fictitious effort, even should it be heralded as a proclamation of wonder. The man or woman who persists, in spite of the odds against them, to do good deeds will in the end (and it often comes soon) reap a reward in the form of blessings. It may be prosperity in life, or the golden crown of being agreeably known; while on the other hand, those who are continually doing evil will certainly come into what they are looking for. This is a rule well nigh infallable. It is not a question as to whether anybody knows of the good or evil you do. The good does not have to be substantiated by an observer, neither does the evil have to be ridiculed. It is a truth that is compelled to stand the ravage of time. The entire country is rapidly awakening to this truth, and especially the South, which has so long been tyrannical to the teachings of the Golden Rule. The ministry is arousing itself, and preaching against immorality and intemperance. Those in government authority are investigating the spirit of graft in nation, state and civic affairs. Oh! the world is getting better. Better men and women are coming to the front and giving the best of all that is good in them to right the long-set wrong. *** This writer may have been prejudged by many as unfair in a bill of particulars where he, as an observer, sees evil lurking atthwart the path of race progress. We cannot afford to charge mal-feasance or conjure evil forebodings to those who are carrying the race burden, although reasoning from a different point of view. Mrs. Barnett persists in fulminating Dr. Booker T. Washington, whom the entire world endorses, who travels nature up to the sharp peak of her sublimest heights. It is such a pity that tickling rheums should ever tease the heart and blur the sight of oracles like these! And yet, we like to magnify the good in those who, like Mrs. Barnett, see naught in us but that which she alone condemns. Recently, as in the Cairo, Ill., lynching, Mrs. Barnett showed many of her loyal traits to her race. Her travel to the blood curdling scene, and availing herself of all the facts appertaining to the case, and presenting said facts before Governor Deneen, who does not dissemble (for he is an honest chief executive, who means to do the right in all things) had much to do in turning down Sheriff Davis when he applied for reinstatement. The good lady well nigh made herself a heroine and placed every individual of any race upon the plain of gratitude for the part she took in getting the law sustained. Whatever good may be accomplished by any individual, aside from the noblest promptings of a good heart, when dealing with public questions, it must be remembered that back of the individual whose soul is fettered with the cause of the helpless stands the political strength of the race which, more than anything else, counts in the summing up in all matters wherein appeal is made to officers of the law. Mrs. Barnett should not forget that it is this same force, together with his fitness, that has kept her husband earning a lucrative salary. Mrs. Barnett has for many years carried on a relentless war against lynching, and much is due her, perhaps as much or more than John Mitchell, Jr., and Thomas Fortune, whose tide of invective has ever overflowed against this infamous mob spirit. Much credit is ever due those whose hearts burn with celestial fire, and whose lives are wedded to the sacred cause of fighting against oppression in any form. She has distinguished herself on two continents by her hostile advocacy against this terrible monster, lynching. The newspapers of the country and chiefly those published by the race have ever been wholesome in their praise of her devotion to the cause which seems to lay so near her good heart. The Chicago Conservator has done itself proudly by its timely acknowledgment of the recent accounting she achieved in behalf of the entire race, but this peculiar work which fits Mrs. Barnett so well can hardly be done by those whom public sentiment calls "big" Negroes, and whom public sentiment condemns as black demons, etc. A future generation, yet unborn, will browse along the intellectual highway in literature and public print, and it will not fail to take note of her sacrifice and her great name written in living letters in all the annals of race history. She will not be understood, selfishness will be charged up to her, where he keenest devotion is given, by those who know her in life's imperfection. Another age will not refuse to bless her with the laurel wreath; another era crown her for the cause which prompted her to serious deeds. M. A. MAJOR, M. D., DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Christmas was much more enjoyably spent in the metropolis this Christmas among our people than ever before in the history of the city. It is the general belief of many that our people have profited much by the past records of the various mixing of large crowds, and the dull seasons of the previous year, with the scarcity of money, that made each one think of useful commodities for the homes, instead of large quantities of useless trash in the shape of toys and fireworks. We hope that it will continue throughout the new year, and that the masses will continue to look into the betterment instead of the various courts. A reporter's peep into the beautiful homes of some of those where the open doors were had to their many friends and visitors during the holidays were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Mays, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Will Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. R. T. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Prof. J. H. Polk, Mrs. Newby and Mrs. Penn, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ware, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mays, Mrs. J. G. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Scott, ...Mr. W. R. Offord, president and manager of the Waiters' Club, at 'Boise, Idaho, spent a few days here visiting relatives and friends during holiday week. While here he ordered The Freeman for the club. ...The Young Men's Club of Muskogee enjoyed a jolly time while here. They were the guests at a dinner party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Andrews. ...Mrs. Wiley Howard and Mrs. Ed Wilburn enjoyed a pleasant stay at Fort Smith, during the holidays, visiting relatives and friends. ...Dr. F. P. Mays was here visiting his sons and friends holiday week. ...Mrs. Cala Jackson, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Ella Jackson, of bachelor visited Mrs. M. L. Johnson, their sister, during the holidays. ...Hon. G. W. Wilson is progressing nicely in the setting of Tabor Temples in the metropolis. ...The Texas Social, the Waiters' and Porters' and the Lasso Clubs held open doors to their members and friends all the holidays. ...As you journey this way see J. G. Griffin about the Freeman, at 190 Main street. ...Mr. J. A. Gilmore made a flying trip to Calvert and Navasota Christmas week. ...All the churches held special services in the holidays, which were largely attended, with a full attendance on watch night. ...Many lodges have begun planning for new work for this year, which, if accomplished, will raise a much higher standard for fraternities here. ...Let those who are not in some organization stop, look and consider the great good that organized efforts are doing for the race, and the difference is easily summed up on the right side of the ledger. ...Mr. G. A. Thomas and his bride spent a short while in the city, and were shown many courtesies by friends and acquaintances. ...While here Dr. Charles H. Phillips and his bride were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Frank Hawkins...W. A. Rice, of Denver, Col., was here mingling with old friends and making new ones...Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crittendon enjoyed a part of their Christmas in Mineral Wells...Many visitors were here all through the holidays. NEWS FROM FORT RUSSELL AND CHEYENNE, WYO. Special to THE FREEMAN. On Friday afternoon, December 24, 1909, the officers' ladies, under the direction of Chaplain Priolieu, Ninth Cavalry, gave to the children of the post their usual Christmas tree. In addition, the chapel band, assisted by the Ninth Cavalry Band, under the leadership of Prof. W. H. Hammond, rendered quite a delightful program. The exercises opened with song and overture, "Joy to the World," band and choir, followed by a vocal solo, "Dear Little Stranger," Mrs. John Floyd; "Victorious America," Ninth Cavalry Band; duet, Luther's "Cradle Hymn," Corporal Bryant and Private Wilson; waltz, "Invitation La Valse," Ninth Cavalry Band; song, "Jesus Christ, Our Lord," chapel choir, "America," choir and brad. After the distribution of presents, refreshments were served ... Mesdames Armstrong, Hammilton, Kelly and Priolieu, Chapain and Mrs. Priolieu left Saturday the chaplain is to take part in the meeting of the "Interstate"... A grand Christmas ball was given by Troops I and K, Saturday afternoon and evening, at their quarters. Refreshments were served during the entertainment. The Ninth Cavalry Orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Hammilton, furnished music. At the Allen A. M. E. Church, Cheyenne, Rev. Jas. Washington, pastor, Sunday evening, December 26, was held the annual Christmas service. After a short lecture by the pastor, the service opened with a duet, organ and piano, "Melody in F," Rubinstein, Mrs. Gilmore and Miss Jefferson; vocal solo, Mrs. J. E. Smith; selection, Ninth Cavalry Orchestra; recitation, Mr. J. E. Lonard; vocal solo, Miss S. K Thistle; anthem, instrumental solo, Mrs. J. A. Baker; trio, Mrs. Landre, Miss Hopkins, Mr. Jefferson; address by the pastor; selection, Ninth Cavalry Orchestra; chant, Apostles' Creed, choir; offertory, choir and or chestra; benediction. All were invited to attend the watch meeting Friday evening, December 31, 1909. THE FREEMAN AT SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The Freeman can be had at 815 East Washington street, Neal & Brown's restaurant, the Colored Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, 1015 S. 17th street, at L. 17th street, at 804 S. 6th street also at 1505 S. 17th street. Don't fall to read this great journal. THE FREEMAN AT BALTIMORE. The Freeman can be secured at any time at South Entan, or Camden Station baggage room. Harry M. 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THE NATIONAL NEGRO EXPOSITION. Mrs. Fannie Barrier Williams, in Illinois Chronicle. The largest project in the public mind is the proposed exposition in 1913, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation of the American Negro from bondage. This project evolved out of the busy brain of Dr. Booker T. Washington and is both romantic and inspiring in its scope and importance to both the Negro and the white people in this great republic. The idea of such undertaking seemed so large, when first announced, that few people grasped its far-reaching significance. Indeed, the reading and thoughtful people have just begun to realize what it all means; but as the idea grows enthusiasm awakens, and an eager looking forward toward the consumption of the plan is everywhere manifest. In every part of the country the responsible men and women of the race are beginning to study the project in all of its possible advantages or disadvantages. The National Negro Business League, the most responsible organization of Negro men and women in the country, has taken hold of the idea in a thoroughly business-like manner and has given it the impress of its influence. Since the Business League so enthusiastically endorsed the exposition project and pledged to it all the support at its command interest has widened and deepened. This growing interest is shown in the following ways: (1) An almost universal demand from every part of the country, regardless of color or nationality, that Dr. Washington take the lead in the development of the proposed exposition. (2) Dr. Washington has indicated his willingness to serve as leader of the movement provided he can be assured the hearty support of both the white and colored people throughout the country. (3) The scope of the exposition is designed to show how, even in slavery, the Negro was able to vindicate his manhood and lay the foundation for future progress. (4) It will be the first time in the history of the modern world of a dark race putting itself on exhibition in a spectacular way and showing in its mental, social and economic achievements that in fifty years the Negro race in this country has made greater progress than any similar group of Negroes anywhere in the world. The way to make this proposed exposition an epoch-making success is for everybody now and everywhere to boom it in every possible way. No great enterprise of this comprehensive character can ripen into the success intended without the utmost enthusiasm. Every church, every lodge, every organization of any kind and all kinds, should feel that now is the opportunity to do something that is bound to have an important and far-reaching effect on the future of the Negro race in this country. The thing to do is to begin now to create a widespread interest in this proposed exposition. Public meetings, with ringing resolutions, sermons, prize essays among the boys and girls, speeches in schools and colleges should be earnestly planned for and everything possible done to arouse the interest of the masses of our people. Nothing short of a tremendous success will satisfy the undertaking. A failure, or even a partial failure, will do us more harm than can be overcome in a decade. This celebration of fifty years of freedom in the American republic can, if we have intelligence, race pride, race loyalty and enthusiasm enough, make the American people, in the presence of the story of our achievements, forget their prejudice and injustice. We have a right to feel confident that at no time in our history have we been so well prepared and so well equipped with the materials and forces that make for progress as we are today. We must also realize that this celebration is to be no county fair with prize quilts and alleged art, but an exposition of the big and important exhibits that would spell progress for any people and justify their display the world over. Let everybody begin now to proudly wear a 1913 exposition button! THE CENSUS OF 1910 AND THE NEFRO PEOPLE. No people should be more interested in the success of the United States census, to be taken April 15, 1910, than the colored people. What is wanted is the truth about the condition and progress of the Negro people. Nine persons out of ten in speaking and writing about the Negroes draw on their imaginations or their prejudices. The 1900 census is probably the best source of information in the world concerning the Negro race in the United States. Let us see to it that the next census gives us more knowledge and more accurate information than ever before. How is this to be done? Uncle Sam spends millions of dollars and years of labor on the work. It is up to the colored people to see that every man, woman and child is counted; that every dollar's worth of property is recorded, no more and no less; that every child shall be enumerated. Uncle Sam is the teacher trying to find out how his children are getting along. If you do not report accurately, you cannot expect the teacher to praise you for your merits or to correct you when you are not doing as well as it is possible for you to do. Director Durand of the census bureau requests the active co-operation of the colored ministers, teachers, journalists and other leaders of the race in the important work of instructing the colored people in the methods of the enumeration to be taken, beginning April 15, 1910. In response to the requests of colored people and their friends that special consideration be given to the census of the Negro pelec, the director has secured the services of Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones of Hampton Institute, Virginia, for this work. Dr. Jones has for number of years been studying Southern problems. He is recognized by the colored people as a sympathetic student of theft, nwph lems. His educational equipment was South and of the North. In 1900 he won the prize fellowship obtained in the universities of the of $650 in sociology at Columbia University, and later obtained his Ph. D. degree at the same institution. Since that time Dr. Jones has been engaged in research work among the colored people of the South. The accuracy of the census depends upon the interest and intelligence of the supervisors, and enumerators, who are to ask the questions, and also upon the intelligent co-operation of those who are to reply. Dr. Jones will endeavor to use both of these elements. The first task, is to awaken the interest of the Negro people in the census. The second is to acquaint them with the difficulties of the inquiries and prepare them to give correct answers. In this work, the press, the church and school are the most effective agencies. From time to time useful information will be issued to the public. It is hoped that the census bureau will receive the hearty co-operation of all colored people that the next census may be a true picture of the colored people of the United States. BASEBALL MAGNATES WRONG. ILL ADVICE THE CAUSE By David Wyatt. It is not generally known, but for years there has been a constant effort on the part of well meaning Negro business men to put baseball upon a proper footing and a paying basis. Scores of business men have tried it, only to discard all thoughts of the business; but not until they had sunk all kinds of money in a venture of which they practically knew but little of and one of which they had but a slight chance to learn. These so-called business men, as a rule, always made it a point to surround themselves with a lot of friends or relatives who knew about enough of baseball affairs so as to enable themselves to enumerate all the players on some big league club or tell what team won the penant years ago. Quite often it occurs that some would-be ball player, whose only stock in trade is possession of a statistical account of different things which have taken place in baseball. These he had carefully stored away in an old suitcase, and after repeated references to the same he is able to deliver an oration (?) which readily carries him into the good graces of the intended or would-like-to-be magnates. The brand of information handed out by these bone-headed ill-advisers has caused many a person lurking in the dark with a large bundle of money to see the light of day. The first part of the business of these self-styled know-it-alls is to convince the unsuspecting "mag" that he be hailed as dictator in chief; this being necessary (?) in order to secure the cream of the baseball talent needed. After making his intended victim believe that he has a monopoly upon the services of all the players in the country, he suddenly expresses a desire to explore the mysterious caverns of his purse, the request usually with a nice little financial touch, which is commonly known as advance money. This initial touch is always easy; then information upon the same is sent broadcast to all parts of the country, and soon the promoter's mail is overrun with applications for positions, each letter containing baseball records which would make a "Hans" Wagner feel sick. These are always accompanied by a neat little request for "advance" money. The promoter soon finds this to be the most active part of his business. The majority of these applications come from a lot of has-been or never-was baseball players, who have been put "hip" to the intended "mag" by his knobs, the dictator-in-chief, who, by now, has been "dubbed" manager. The latter usually passes opinion upon all applicants, and in accordance with fixed principles and framed for such occasions, he invariably selects a bunch of sen-nagamblans, who would do themselves more honor upon some neighboring brick yard in ten hours than they could ever hope to gain upon a baseball diamond. The choice of uniform becomes the next important item of business after scanning over all colors, from a bright red to all colors contained in the rainbow; one is usually selected more fit to stand the unnecessary trouble of laundering and so styled as to conform to the needs of the player, who by the way, has left home neglecting to carry along a supply of shirts. Then we are ready for the real biz. In the meantime the manager, who is occupying enough positions to ordinarily require the services of three or four intelligent men, has sent out a circular chain of letters with requests for dates at any terms, just so they can play. It quite often happens that through the fortune of good luck the first few towns played in have had a taste of baseball years ago, and, having been in the graveyard class for so long, they welcome with overflowing purses the advent of the ebony-hugged athletes, and turn enmase. This tickles the newly-made "mag", and after he has turned a few wagers upon the games into cash this serves to act as a salve, which makes smooth traveling for a while. Now, after cleaning up a number of old washer-women teams, the promoter claims he has the greatest team in the world, and seeks higher game. This high game, as a rule, is always quite a distance from them; and in order to reach these, it falls to the lot of the wiser manager to burn gallons of midnight oil searching through railroad maps, looking up towns enroute and generally putting himself in touch with all wagon road lines, etc. Soon everything is all cut and dried for the trip, the "mag" carring along a bundle of long green big enough to choke an elephant; this for beeting purposes, no doubt. The team, by the way, encounters some "tartars" enroute, thereby causing the "mag's" large wallet to become shrunken to such proportions as to make telegraphing home necessary. Magnate Gets Wiser. The "mag" by this time has learned a few things, mainly through contact with real baseball men and sight of plays mon the part of opposing teams it was unwilling to the Uni- h. D. Since engaged colored which caused him to sit up and take notice. After making a few jumps the distance of which would bankrupt a big league club and after a few gum- shoe consultations, some energetic player on the team taking part, he thereby tells his manager in so many words that he don't like his schedule ideas and brands him as being more fit for bat boy than anything else. training fees, in addition to $1.25 Kenny paid to send Johnson's baggage to him. Johnson threw back his fur coat collar, displaying a large diamond shirt stud, drew off his big fur mittens, disclosing another sparkler of equal size, and took a seat opposite Yank. The fighters glared at each other. Kenny was the first to take the This is followed by a demand for a change of position for the old manager, and trouble on the team begins. Some pitcher is called upon to work that day; he being a friend to the old manager, he feigns sickness. Another takes up the burden, and after pitching his arm off in a game, which he should have won, he loses through an error, at a critical moment, upon the part of some other player. This causes an argument right upon the diamond which is settled only after the "mag" has threatened to drop 'em all right there. The argument is renewed, of course, after the hotel is reached, providing they are quartered at one, and quite often news of such occurrences is sent on ahead and serves as the main reason for colored teams having to seek shelter in some barn for the night, or to dress in some old wood shed with provisions for hanging their clothes upon the floor. Quite often some player who knows about as much of the rules of baseball as a horse does about grammar will take exception to some decision of the umpire, and, after giving the latter a severe tongue lashing, he ends up with such antics as to cause the crowd to suppress him with threats of the rope. It is seen that the conduct of the team has reached such a stage of rottenness and their playing is in harmony with the same, the "mag" is forced to inaugurate strict rules of discipline, quite often requires the display of a gun. In the meantime the road has been so rocky for the magnate that he has overlooked the profit and loss end of the business, but nevertheless has good reason for believing the account seriously out of balance. The players get together again and pull off a few wins and continue to perform in a manner which keeps the half-worn-out "mag" in the game to the close of the season. Three Years the Limit. Invariably after a long, cold winter spell, the promoter forgets the troubles of the past season and starts again. It is not long before the same old troubles develop, and he makes up his mind to quit right then and there. But rather than face the humiliation of failure and being branded as a quitter, he continues only to be jolled into trying it one more season which ultimately proves his last. It is a fact that three years is about as long a term as any ball player can figure upon employment by colored promoters of baseball; after that he must seek the tall timber unless some lucky turn of affairs changes to his benefit. These facts have been shown upon numerous occasions. The best paying stock companies that succumbed after three-year trials were the Columbia Giants, Algoon, St. Paul Gophers, and I might say the famous Leland Giants. The Keystones of Minnesota have played out their second year. The business of all these clubs was looked after by Negroes, with the exception of the Algoon, the Cuban Giants and Philadelphia Giants, who have been in the business for years, are owned by white men. Of all our so-called great colored teams which are classed as big ones there is but one owned by a colored man, and that is serving out a long sentence, and it is booked by whites. The club referred to is the Royal Giants of Brooklyn. This looks bad for baseball on the part of our colored magnates, and it can be traced to bad advice. ADVERTISE FOR FIGHTER. Want Ad Used to Find an Opponent for Langford. Pittsburg, December 31.—"Wanted —Information that will lead to the engagement of some fighter who can be got into the ring with Sam Langford without the use of a team of horses. Good money for the fighter, who may be big or little, but the bigger the beter." This was the advertisement placed in the Pittsburg evening papers yesterday by the Empire Athletic Club of Pittsburg, which has for more than two weeks been trying to get some one to go into the ring with the Boston Tar Baby for six rounds on the night of January 11. Langford has been signed to come here and fight on that date before the Empire Club, and, though Sam affixed his signature to open articles and gave the promoters the right to secure any man in the world, with the solitary exception of Jim Jeffries, the engagement of another pug to go against the "man killer" has proved a difficult task. Joe Jeanette was first approached on the subject, but that dusky giant thinks he can get more money in Boston. Al Kaufmann dodged the issue by hooking up for a match with Phila delphia Jack O'Brien, Jim Barry is the one fighter honest enough to admit that he has no chance with Langford in six rounds, and says he will consider no match with him under twenty. The Empire Club officials thought they had Al Kubaik for the job, but he will not be back from Europe in time. JOHNSON WINS BATTLE WITH AID OF LAWYERS Largely Because Opponents Fail to Make a Case. Special to THE FREEMAN Chicago, December 31—Jack Johnson, champion of the world, scored a victory over Yank Kenny, a former trainer, in Municipal Judge Hume's court yesterday, although no question of the fistic championship was involved. Kenny was suing Johnson for salary during a time that Hume had dispensed with his services, Kenny claiming a contract. The case was continued to January 13, after Judge Hume had said that he would have to find for Johnson, as Kenny had not made out a case. Kenny's attorney wanted more time in which to submit questions of law. Johnson was sued by Kenny for $2,000, which amount the latter alleges is due him from the colored boxer for training fees, in addition to $1.25 Kenny paid to send Johnson's baggage to him. Johnson threw back his fur coat collar, displaying a large diamond shirt stud, drew off his big fur mittens, disclosing another sparkler of equal size, and took a seat opposite Yank. The fighters glared at each other. Kenny was the first to take the stand. He testified Johnson had engaged him in New York on April 23, 1909, to act as sparing partner for a year. Johnson and George Little, the latter's manager, had agreed to pay him $60 a week for his services and railway transportation. Kenny said he had received only $480. "What does your work consist of?" asked Attorney Monehan. "Well, I chopped wood, chased cows, pigs, horses and anything I could find around the place. I did not train Johnson, for he was running around in his automobile from morning until night." Jack Johnson, still wearing his bland smile, took the stand and made a valiant effort to remember things. He declared that he had only employed Kenny for three weeks, and said that he had paid him at the end of each week. MANY LOSE LIVES IN 1909 IN FIELD OF SPORT Bicycling Leads, with Football and Baseball Close—Casualty List Totals 124. Special to THE FREEMAN. SPENDS TO THE FREEMAN. 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Woods, the noted electrician, he will please send the same to D. W. Bromnn, 263 South Nineteenth street, Columbus, Ohio. The favor will be appreciated. Editor Harry Smith of the Gazette, Cleveland, Ohio, in a recent issue of his paper boasts that he did not vote for either Taft or Bryan, he is congratulating himself. Well who did he vote for? Perhaps for Debs. Race unity, church unity, lodge unity, these are indispensable elements of progress, and is most enchanting music of the age for colored America. Shall we keep step with it during th year of our Lord 1910? America negrophobia is creating the usual disturburbane when inoculated in a new patent, although it don't seem to set well on the Island of Cuba, whither it was taken by the exconfederates appointed by Taft's able predecessor. The Mosaic Templars have gotten busy in Georgia and are doing a land-office business. It is a Negro organization, founded by a Negro and can not be interfered with by the new secret order law in the South. Grand Master W. M. Alexander is always "on the job" when it comes to guiding the Negro where the best interests of the race lie. Jack Johnson had better be careful. He should remember that "pride preceded a fall." He had better put away some of that pride and extravagance and get down in humility before his God. He should remember that he has something that the white man wants, and of which his race feels proud that he has. The trouble now is to keep it. Be wise, young man. The despicable play named "Clansman" has been and gene, and we trust forever, from this city. How the white race can be suited to impose such a diabolical play as that upon the public is more than we can understand, but we feel certain that if that caricature was against any other nationality but the Negro, it would be wiped off the face of the earth. It deserves to be stopped. We appeal to the intelligent of both races to help stop it. Dr. Ernest Lyon has been Minister to Liberia for six years. As Dr. Washington facetiously remarked at the Lyon-Scott banquet in the nation's capital a few nights ago, "Two more years will make two terms for our distinguished guest, at the end of which time he will, no doubt, be ready and willing to surrender the place to another able and aspiring patriot of the race." Candidates for the Liberan mission will please sit up and take notice. A Washington wise-acre, who has no love for the Negro as an officeholder anywhere, now dopes it out that the big/plums are to go to northern Negroes who can deliver votes for the Republican party. He says those now holding office in the South are to go, one by one, until the platter is clean, and that their successors will invariably be white men—some Democrats and some Republicans. The pie is about ready to cut and we shall soon see what we shall see. Mayor Bookwalter is now ex-Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter, and it is now your honor, if you please, Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank. The Bookwalter administration speaks for itself. It is now a closed book. "Well done and faithful." Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank has just begun the making of a record. The Freeman extends its heartiest best wishes for the new mayor. We shall keep a watchful eye on his doings from now on, shall critisize him when occasion warrants and praise him when occasion merit the same. We shall see what we shall see. More anon. The Spokane (Wash.) Chronicle says that many of the colored soldiers now stationed at Fort George Wright, near that place, members of the Twenty-fifth Regiment, U. S. Army, are making a large collection of Philippine curios with the intention of sending them to Tuskegee Institute for the school museum. In this worthy plan it is not difficult to detect the "fire Italian hand" of Chief Musician Elbert Williams, of the Twenty-fifth Infantry Band, who served most capably as band leader at Tuskegee, and whose love for the institution never diminishes, no matter in what field his lot may be cast. What is the sense of the race trying to unrace itself, or to get away from itself, the individuality of any race is significant. No race or people, or tribe, or nation, ever amounted to any thing that was ashamed of its identity. Let the race be true to itself. Climb from the depths of poverty, despair and race hatred to the very apex that shall be glorious in art, literature, science, religion, education and politics. Dive to the depths and rise to the highest heights, so that when the roll is called for great men and women in any of those lines that you and I may be there to answer to our names. CLIMB. Rev. Dr. R. H. Boyd, the indomitable, irrepressible, progressive founder and manager, secretary and treasurer of the National Publishing House of Nashville has our sympathetic good wishes in all his laudable undertakings for the good of the race and the growth of the great baptist denomination with which he is identified, and in manner and style of work he is premier. We thank the good doctor for the Christmas gift of the Negro doll, a sample of which should be in every Negro home in the land, also congratulate him for the issuing of such a magnificent journal as the "Review," a weekly that will make its own way with the readable people of all denominations. Reader, remember this—it is no idle dream, and we are not egotistic, that when you read The Freeman you read the best journal owned and published by the Negro race in America. This is vowed for by men and women of both races, whose opinions are worth crediting. The Freeman is not a plate, patent back and front, aimless, objectless, fieldless namby pamby, truckling sycophant, but a paper of ideas and opinions and backbone, with a field entirely of its own, a leader and defender for the race that, under no circumstances, will sacrifice a principle. It has the moral courage of its convictions, and the moral courage to state those convictions, whether they work for or against—pre-eminently, a paper for the race's true progress and advancement in all lines of praiseworthy endeavor, whether religious, literary, sport or scientific. We think it significant that we can boast of having one of the sons of Indianapolis, a business young man of ability and sense who is the business manager of The Freeman, and who is popular with all the staff and co-laborers, and whose genius is recognized, his name being Elwood C. Knox. Governor Noel, of Mississippi, has appointed Colonel Gordon, of Oklahoma, to succeed the late Senator A. J. McLaurin, and to fill the unexpired term of the aforementioned Senator. We understand that the Governor's principal motive in appointing Colonel Gordon is to convey a compliment to the soldiers of the Confederacy. This is the same Colonel Gordon that the Federal authorities once offered $10,000 reward for his capture dead or alive for alleged conspiracy in the murder of a President of the United States, and now he is to be a member of the legislative body of that country, isn't this nauseating? Where is American patriotism? What other country on the face of the civilized globe would stand for such an outrage as this? In all seriousness, we again ask, "Shall the war amendments be nullified? We understand that ex-Governor Vardaman is planning for the permanent appointment, and his prayer and wish is to get there for one purpose only, and that he announced some time ago as being "for the nullification of the war amendments," and things political are looking a little dark just now—and there's no denying it. Earnestly, we appeal to thinking men and women of the race to read the signs of the times politically and tell us if the Negro citizen is losing or gaining ground? A MISCHIEF-MAKER REBUKED. The Nashville Globe administers a timely rebuke to the meddlesome editor of the Allen Student, who tries to make gullible folks believe there is a terrible warfare going on between Dr. Booker T. Washington and Dr. W. T. Vernon, and that the former is making a desperate effort to get Vernon out of the office of Register of the Treasury to make a place for Mr. J. C. Napier. The Globe very properly administers a hard kick to the bumptious Student for intimating that the people of Tennessee were mulcted by Mr. Napier to pay for the recent tour of Dr. Washington through the State of Tennessee, so that he might ride into the treasury on the "Wizard's" shoulders As a matter of fact the people of Tennessee were delighted to have Dr. Washington in the State, and are satisfied that his words of wisdom had a very beneficial effect upon both races at every point that the party touched. Everbody feels especially indebted to Mr. Napier for making the trip a possibility, and for contributing so liberally of his time and means to make it a triumphant success. In the matter of aspiring to public office, Mr. Napier will win on his merits as an upright citizen, as a faithful and result-producing party worker, and as a man of exceptional capacity for the administration of large affairs. If Dr. Washington endorses him it is no more than the united Negroes of Tennessee are doing, and it is the "Wizard's" natural preoperative to indicate his THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER desire to see Mr. Napier recognized, if he wishes to do so. The Globe shows that the Student has no interest in Dr. Vernon, and less in Dr. Washington and Mr. Napier. Its only object is to stir up bad blood and make trouble among useful men, with the race as the ultimate sufferer. The Globe does well to puncture the evil intentions of the mischief-making editor of the Allen Student in season. THE BOOK OF PHILLIS WHEAT- LY'S POEMS. The managing editor presents his compliments to his brilliant, young friend and editor, R. R. Wright, Jr., and his charming wife, Mrs. C. C. Wright, for their handsome present of the "Poems of Phillis Wheatly," that reached this office through due course of mail in good condition. We hesitate not to say that in our opinion Editor Wright and wife have rendered the race inestimable service by republishing the beautiful and soul inspiring poems of that splendid specimen of our race from Africa who was God-inspired and God-endowed to give to the world such an early demonstration of the fact that the Negro's intellect was not and is not inferior to the white race or any race of people on the face of the earth. Out of the wilderness of despair, and out of the darkest day of slavery, Phillis Wheatly, a slave girl, emerges with these God-inspired poems that are now refreshed by the efforts of our young friends of the Christian Recorder. On being brought from Africa to America, in poem Phillis speaks thus: Twas mercy brought me from my Pagan land Once I redemption neither sought nor knew. Some view our sable race with scornful eye. "Thebh color is a diabolic dye." Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain. May be refined, and join th' angelic train We trust Editor Wright will have more demands than he is able to supply, for this book should be in every Negro home in the civilized world. POLITICALLY, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? This new year ought to see a great change with the Negro citizens in this country with regard to their party relation, some concerted action should be taken in earnest by the Negro, and for the Negro, else by this time, in the year of our Lord 1911, we may find ourselves completely non-plussed. We are not very far from it now, especially when you consider the number of States which has already distranchised the Negro, because of color and previous condition of servitude, a most flagrant violation of the United States Constitution, making the people and party that did it a dishonest people and party. The late Frederick Douglas once said that political parties, like individual men, are only strong while they are consistent and honest. We will not here argue the consistency of the Republican party's recent acts or sins of "commission and omission." We assume that our readers are familiar with most of them, but this much we do boldly declare on the house top and in the valley, that we are losing ground, and losing it fast. Our standing with the Republican party may be likened unto a man standing on the vortex of a great precipice, equally as hazardous. The Negro has been losing ever since the Rutherford B. Hayes administration, and now he is practically read out of the parties; he is not wanted, and very has been told to go. Now what of the night? Where is he to go? Shall he sit and mope and pine himself away? No, rise up and be men. We must not be discouraged and we must not give up. The Negro has the balance in the border and middle west States. He can change the political complexion of those States at any election. This is the weapon. Rise up and use it. Get your ballot gun loaded to shoot down any man or party that stands in the way of political progress and advance of the race. The race must be free, absolutely free, and be protected in the enjoyment of a freeman's rights—the right to live and enjoy the pursuit of happiness, the right to vote in any State and to fill positions in public office of State and Nation. These are but citizens' rights guaranteed by the Constitution, and the Negro must have these rights simply because they are his rights, and he must be concerned about having those rights reserved untrammelled by any party or parties. "He that would be free, must strike the first blow." We would suggest that from now on, that all over this country, the Negro band together in agreement to pull together, and of one accord agree to cease voting for the Republican party because of the war measures, but agree to vote for men and parties only when those men and parties are in agreement to stand for equal justice and fair play for the Negro citizen. Accept no compromise. The times demand this; the future happiness of posterity demand this. Let us from now on agitate! agitate! agitate! COLOR LINE IN CUBA; NEGROES MAKE THREATS Manager of Bar Fined $70 for Overcharging Two Colored Congressmen for Drinks. Havana, January 4.—The manager of the Plaza bar, which Monday night was the scene of a disturbance because of the fact that two Negro congressmen were overcharged for drunks, was fined $2,000. During the hearing, which was comparatively brief, a mob of blocks jammed the court room and adjacent streets. Morma Delgrado, Negro president of the Cuban senate, attended and tried to make the indictment waive the penalty, with sixty days' imprisonment in addition, but this the court would not do. Immediately after the trial hundreds of Negroes entered the Plaza hotel, where they entered the court room in ordinary triumph. Last night the Negroes to walk aggressively up to the bar and demanded they be served. None was refused. The newspaper Triumph organ of the government denied the request. "Foreigners shall not import prejudices and hatreds which are suffered in their own homes. The provocation already is bearing fruit and the results may be still more deplorable. I loved citizens of Cuba and I would not find it unjustified if they find our democratic ideas reagent they had better get out. No one obliged them to come here, and they must be taught to obey our laws" The newspaper El Mundo gives vent to similar sentiments. Others refrain from comment. Last night guarded the hotel and its approach, but it was evident they were strongly in sympathy with the Negroes. The upper class of Cubans profess to condemn the attitude of the blacks. A breakfast was given yesterday morning. United Shaw Brimley Morgan who is retiring from his post here. Many prominent Cubans as well as Americans were in attendance. So our readers see that American colorophobia creates disturbance whenever inoculated in a new patient. It don't seem to set well on the Island of Cuba, whither it was taken by the southern representatives sent to the island by the late ex-President McKinley and his successor, President Roosevelt, and concurred in by President Taft. We don't think the "southern elfer" of race prejudice will prosper in Cuba, or in any place where the colored races predominate. It ought not to have existence in any land or country. Fleecy locks and black complexion does not alter nature's claim; Skins may differ, but affection dwell in the white and black the same. We commend the action of the manly Negroes of the island, and hope they will ever resist any encroachment upon their manhood rights. All should unite in killing the demon of race prejudice. If the white man is not satisfied on the island to do business among its inhabitants without drawing the color line, let him get out, and if necessary help him out. FACING THE FUTURE At this beginning of another year we see an exceedingly bright outlook for the Negro. We have actually passed another milestone on the highway of civilization, and we Negroes in this our native land may rightly complain, we cannot but feel encouraged to press forward. The rapid march of favorable events of the last year have changed the supply of Negroes in this our native land the beginning of 1969 to an equally general aptimism and prosperity in this beginning of the year 1910. The returning prosperity, the Negroes' notable achievements in industry, in politics and in sport, and the general recognition and position of the black man, accorded the discount for this happy change in the complexion of Negro affairs. It now seems not too much to state that the Negro's future in this country it not so much a problem as a condition. Our equal citizenship, the position of the black man, mob law, disfranchisement and "Lily Whitess" with the assurance that they are in the course of ultimate extinction, today we declare onto you, the Negro's future is in his own hands—"Editorial in The New York Age." We felicitate our esteemed and learned contemporary, and wish sincerely that we could go all the way with him in his expressed optimism, but being an iconoclast, we must ask our learned and distinguished friend if he won't please lead us a little farther in the limelight of our notable political progress, whether he means that locally or nationally, for we are really unable to find any marked progress we as a race have made politically in the nation during the past year. On the other hand, we think we have been losing ground, and believe that the facts in history as made will bear us out when we aver that we have been losing ground politically ever since Rutherford B. Hayes' administration. It seems not too much to state that the Negro's future in this country is not so much a problem as a condition. Is that so? Really, brother, you must be dreaming; we have just as much a problem before us now as ever in our history, in fact we feel safe in saying that we have a greater and more intricate problem before us than ever before. In some communities conditions are farther in advance than in others, and yet right there is where our trouble begins. We do not, of course deny that as a race we should continue to improve our condition, but unless every thing therewith is equal we fail to see how we are going to materially benefit thereby, for a person to improve his condition so that he has business, owns his home, and is made to be silent in the government of his city, or state, or town, being denied the right, what doth it profit him? What does a nomenity in a community amount to? And again, our learned friend observes: The returning prosperity, the Negroes' notable achievements in industry, in politics, and in sport, etc. Our equal citizenship guaranteed by the Constitution and backed by President Taft; mob law, disfranchisement and "Lily Whithee" placed where we may rest our minds with the assurance that they are in the course of ultimate extinction, today we declare unto the Negro's future is in his own hands. We wish we were as sanguine as The Age seems to be about the constitutional rights "being secure." We know the amendments to the Constitution are standing where they were placed by the Congress of years gone by, but we know, as The Age does, that they are not regarded in half of the country, and that is sufficient reason, we think, for us not to REST, but because they are being flagrantly violated, and because new recruits for their ultimate defeat are accumulating at Washington, by those states that have disfranchised us, and being assented to by the acts of President Taft, by his appointments in Cabinet and on the Supreme Court Bench, is reason why we should not REST, but on the other hand should read the true signs of the handwriting on the wall, and get exceedingly busy, or else we may estop a great deal of that industrial and sport and commercial progress we have already made. We think leading newspapers like The Age ought to help us to preach sound, not fallacious, doctrine for the benefit of an oppressed and discriminated race. It don't pay to be a victim of overconfidence, or overoptimism. "No question is settled until settled right." Remember that. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Special to The Freeman: The drama given at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening, December 22, 1909, entitled "Marriage a Lottery," was quite a success. It was given under the auspices of the Helping Hand Club under the direction of the following churches of this city held their Christmas exercises Monday evening, December 27: Bethesda Baptist St. Peter's A. M. E. and Zion Baptist. St. Peter's A. M. E. and Zion's avenue area, entertained at the Christmas six of her friends. The Choral School Club, under the direction of W. C. Jeff. rey, gave another annual sacred program at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church Sunday evening, December 26, 1909. The chorus consisted of twenty-five voices. The following program: *Marmalade* to *Petals*; *Redemption* to *Ground*; by chorus; "There Were Shepherds (Vincent), by double uartet; remarks by Rev. Roberts"; "By Babylon's Wave" (Ground), by chorus; solo, recitative; "There Were Shepherds"; *pamphlets*; "And Lo the Angels" (Handel), by Mrs. Frances De Leon; offeratory, "Heavens Are Telling"; "Creation" (Hayden), by chorus. Accompanist, Miss Mildhill Sculd., Mrs. S. Sample and her brother, Mr. S. Sample, turned to the city after a few weeks' visit in Indianapolis, Ind., ..Mr. James Wilson, Jr., entertained at his home last Monday evening a few young friends in honor of Miss Helen Scott, of Dunthin, Minn., who was visiting in the Twin Mrs. John Rozell, our late secretary of the Busy Bee Club, will spend the holidays with friends in Chicago and St. Louis, and will be home the lafer part of January...Mr. Chas. Brown, who played the part of Sheriff in Miss Smith's promo video, will be playing promising piano player. There is to be a colored cheffer club here for the purpose of training. Briscoe Lewis is at the head of it. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. ...The dances given by Prof. A. H. Berry, the Young Men's Business Club and the University, were attended and successful...The Elks held house from 3 to 10 p.m. new Year's Day at the Rest. It was a grand success and Samuel Tillery, attended Mrs. Samuel Tillery, Miss Hattie, and A. J. Jones are able to be around after a short illness...Mr. and Mrs. James Mealey returned from Cleveland Saturday after aasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brown DULUTH. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN the members of St. Mark's A. M. Church held watch meeting services, Friday evening, December 31, 1909, beginning with the first meeting in the Brown Brewer, gave an interesting talk the observance of the custom. The law of the congregation served light refreshments, and the members spending the holidays visiting relatives and friends in Louisville, Indianapolis, Paul and Chicago, and will return short. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, who is teaching at the college, will be for the midwinter vacation...Rev. E. Jackson, presiding elder of the St. Paul District of the Iowa Conference, preaches to the congregation. Mrs. M. E. Church, and administered the communion service, assisted by the pastor Rev. Jonathan Brewer, Sunday, January 16, 1909, at the church...Mrs. Laura Fairfax Colley is in Cleveland, O. visiting with friends and relatives. Mrs. Colley is accompanied by the pastor for the expected to be gone for two or three weeks. SHEFFIELD, ALA Rev. C. W. Warren, P. E., of the Florence District of the A. M. E. Church, held his first quarterly conference Saturday and Sunday. He preached an able sermon on Sunday, and he presented a choir rendered good music under the leadership of T. E. Knowles, with Mr. Fred Abernatha presiding at the organ. . . Mrs. Lacy McClue is visiting her son, Mrs. Lacy Willec, in Memphis. Tennessee, Mr. Henry Willec, in city last week visiting his brother, Mr. Isaac Winters. . . Mr. John Riley, of Chicago, is in the city this week visiting his friends. . . Mr.] Harry Steinnett and Mr. Henry Steinnett, in Memphis, Tennessee, Mrs. Maggie Jones, of Memphis, is in the city this week visiting her sister, Mrs. Annie Johnson. . . Mrs. Howell and Miss Balfour, of Memphis, is in the city this week and was the guest of Mrs. F. E. Knowles. . . The Willing Workers' Club will give a grand concert Thursday night. January 13th, at the Sheffield High School building, for the benefit of the First Baptist Church, under the management of Mr. Harriet. Admission. 5 cents and 10 cents. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. D. D. Moore, Jr., our enterprising young artist, has designed beautiful collars and adorned his work. On New Year's night the first wedding of the year was solemnized at the parsonage, the contracting parties being Miss Georgia Phillips, of Indianapolis, and Mr. Edward Ricks. Miss Hannah Russell, of Williamsport, Pa., acted as bridesmaid and Miss Bertha Burton played the wedding marche. Joseph Evens performed the ceremony. The Valley City Orchestra furnished excellent music for the study class dancing party New Year's eve; Mr. Wm Colton, with continued success in his tailor shop on Island street. The Freeman is on sale at 185 Henry street, by Eva McCall, Gall and the new Newer rolls. post cards, calendars and hair goods.... Miss Myrtle Shepherd, of Kalamazoo, spent the holidays with Miss Ida Wailer.... Mr. Duncan Vinson has taken charge of the dining room at the Hotel Stanford, Meals served a la carte. BATTLE CREEK, MICH Special to THE FREEMAN. awarded in rare prize New Year's Day, the prize be fifteen-pound pheasant by Mr. Nelson Curtsus. ... Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson of, or a family reunion New Year's Day. Convicted for twenty. Music and social conversation were the social diversions. ... Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson and Mrs. Seabolt have returned from Wareham, where they visited friends and relatives. Mrs. Tolliver, of Saline, Mich., who has visited in this city, has returned to been in Miss. Michigan. She has been visiting this city, has returned to her home in Kalamazoo. ... Rev. V. S. Rapidis, of the acupuncture at the Second Baptist Church Sunday, has returned to attend. ... Mrs. Clarence Beeler, of Glen Rapids, Mich., is visiting this city, the guest, Mrs. Beeler, Mr. and Mrs. Buckley, spencer Corners, Mr. Peeks, of Hickory Corners, Mrs. Salspaugh and daughter Adelle, and Mr. Green are visiting in Lansing, Mich. ... Mrs. Buckley, of Hickory Corners and concert given at the Second Baptist Church on January 4. All invited. EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK Concluded from Page One. all ate heartily and asked to be served again. On the following evening Mr. Cole entertained with a Kentucky duck supper. Mr. Dave Steward, the popular Fifth avenue barber, is doing nicely at the Citizens' Hospital, where he has been very ill for several weeks. Mr. Waymond Sherrell, a very popular barber, is no longer at Center and Walnut streets, and has a chair at Cole's shop, Tenth and Walnut streets. Misses Amanda and Clay Webb, of Lexington, Ky., were in the city during the holiday, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Black, of West Chestnut street. Mrs. Mattie C. Ellis, of Lexington, is in the city, the gestur of Miss Lucille Amals, Mrs. Ellis was entertained at dinner Tuesday by the Rev. Mr. Leroy Ferguson. The Young Men's Progressive League gave two dances. Both of them were largely attended, and quite a delightful time was spent in tripping the light fantastic toe. Mrs. H. J. King, of French Lick, Ida, has been in the city several weeks under medical treatment for her eyes. She was the guest of Miss Pearl B. Roberts, and left last week for her home. James Dorset, Otis Burnett, Lum Beacham, Will Lane, Will Perry, Charlie Lawson, George Watson, John Cook and son James Watson were in the city last week. They all hail from French Lick Springs. Dr. James H. Fitzbatter, Mostaes Mary F. Wearing and Myra F. Dawson of Chicago, and Prima Fitzbatter were the guests at a dinner last week given by Miss Georgia Lattimore at her home, 1504 West Walnut street. John Phillips, the tensorialist, entertained in honor of Miss Leona Marshall of the Cole and Johnson company. A swell luncheon was served the guests, including Misses Potter and Dean and Messrs. Tunstall, Phelps, Mitchel and --- Messrs. Watson, Phelps and Mitchel were among the guests of the Cole and Johnson company who attended the Entre and Mitchel parties on Tuesday night of the holidays, Mr. Phelps, a husband boy, was given several dinners, and attended all the private dances. The Entre Nous Club also entertained with a dance at the Old Fellows' Hall, Thirteenth and Walnut streets. This club is made up of young women, and gives a social affair every Christmas. It was strictly private this season, only members of the club and a few invited persons attending. Miss Katie Kester, of 608 Jacob street, entertained her friends, Bessie Norman, of Jacksonville, Fla. Those present were Misses Katie Brown, Bertha Taylor, Henrietta Warren, Alen Harper, Georgia Adams, Etto McKattee, Hughes, Carrie Warren and Armah Wilson. --- Mr. Cary B. Lewis attended the State Teachers' Association at Frankfort, Ky. Mr. Lewis covered the work of Frankfort Mayor John Frankfort News and the Courier-Journal. He also contributed an article to the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Louisville Times, December 31, '09. As usual, a number of social functions were tendered the "Red Moon" company, a group of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Power, on last Wednesday. A large number of Louisville society people were preset meet Mrs. Bessie Brown and Mr. Brown. am A. Tyler and George A. Smith, president of Johnson. White yellolists here preseted Mr. Tyler the best lead they have heard. Mr. Smith the drummer's corner and played very instrument around him. Mary and Mrs. Robert Oliver entertained at Friday in honor of the memorial at Red Moon" company. It may call for an incheon, but it was one sat down to. We riting in season, was serve the troopers. They enjoyed it and did no fall to think Mrs. Oliver for kindly prepare an elegant meal. It old man prune. After sparing the affair on Oliver's farm, the party arrived at the theater just in time for make up. By far the most successful affair during the Christmas holidays was the dance given by the chorus on New Year's Day. It was for the largely attended function that the old families in years past attended at the dance and reception. It surpassed all of the week in point of commitment. Every one seemed perfectly delighted by the pleasure of meeting the exhilarating New Year's greetings. The adies that gave the dance deserved the best praise, for they brought together more of the first-born of the city than any recent affair. By far the most the Christian Day, it was function that in years, Ma- thew. It surpassed in point of con- gression, and meeting old life Year's greetings the dance deserves they brought to given in Louis. his is back at bee. She has n. under of life of the National D. C. She on. She and saw the teachers happy. She likes to travel after this opened. She wishes, walmart may come may work. Miss Nannie her desk again, then numbered, handwriting herature in the in Training School it is making an applique building finished, building finished, are busy and the says further that but she could not ful strain, getting asks for prayers, but she could not a great institution and prepare thems THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. We would be pleased to hear from Mr. S. H. Dudley. Johnnie Jones is appearing at Boston, Mass., this week. Mr. Harry C. Jenkins and his company of Virginian Warblers were in Indianapolis New Year's Day. Low Purech, well known to the profession, died December 22 of dropsy at San Francisco. Frank Kirk will be at Ladysmith, Wis., week of January 2nd, and at Bariboo, Wis., week of January 10th. Minstrel Morris, the comedy juggler, is spending his vacation near Elizabeth, Ky., previous to an engagement/in vaudeville. The Wang Doodle Four, James White, Johns Glean, Harvey Goodall and George Hielman, wish all friends a Happy New Year. Don't fail to keep up with "Forty Years Of the Negro On the American Stage" articles which will, from time to time, appear in these columns. The two Johnsons (Leonce L. and Billy B) send their best wishes to every body, in and out of the profession. They are now playing on Pantage time. J. McGee, recently with the Barnum and Bailey Circus, now located at Kankakee, IL, sends regards to George Hamilton, Skinner Harris and other friends. The two Johnsons, Leonce L. and Billy B, are at the Family Theater, Billings, Mont, this week with the Pantages, time to follow this being a return date. William A. Robison, the talented violinist and orchestra leader, with Richard and Pringle Minstrel, had a $60.00 cornet stolen from him in Holly Springs, Miss. Holden and Simmons, Vernor and Lizzie, who are presenting a breezy singing and talking comedy sketch, were the guesses of Mrs. Simmons mother during the holidays. Mrs. Rastus Jones, of Oliver's Mexico Ministrels, spent the holidays with her parents in Birmingham. T. Mrs. Alice Austen, of same company, visited her parents at Birmingham Ala. Charles D. Marshall, a member of TIP FREEMAN staff, will go to Vincennes, Ind. Monday where he will review the Whitney Musical Company, which is expected to put on three different plays during their three days' engagement. The Chabrooks (Alfonzo and Jennie) write from New York City that they are meeting with unfounded success through dampools product, and is rated as one of the best all-round performers in the business. Saint Settles, a well-known comedian of Milwaukee, Wis., is filling an engagement at the Family Theater of this city. Settles will continue until the coming of a team that was booked in Cincinnati arrives here. Prof. Isane Johnson, pianist of the Settle's Greater Shows, was compelled to come on December 18th in Selma, Ala., in the account of the troubled troubles for six weeks. He now resides at Darten, Ga., the home of his wife. R. V. Cross, monologue artist, is making good in Atlanta, Ga., and has been in that city for months. He is one of the best in the business as an all-round performer. He has been a long-time condition, took a dying trip to Union Point to spend the holidays. She says "Mrs. Carrie Hall, don't you write." The Henderson, in their original creation, "Aunt Phoebe's Southern Home," has finished all their southern California time and have opened on Pantage time in Fresno, Cal. They will fill a few weeks around San Francisco and then will go north, through Oregon and Washington, for twelve weeks' engagement." The "Red Moon" Theater at Washington, D. C., has been compelled to close its doors on account of poor patronage. The "Dunbar" will follow suit. The "Hiawaha" continues to do the banner business of the town. A new house, operated by a white man, will open as his building on U Street is completed. Lehman Smith, the Tennessee buck and wing dancer, sketch artist and coon shooter, writes from Salesbury, N. C., that he has had a three months rest and how return to work on North Main street. He would like to hear from John Woods and Walter Newby, and sends special regards to all old Memphis boys and girls, wishing a happy New Year in and out of the profession. The female member of the well-known artists, Panky and Cook, Miss Cook (between 1910 and 1920) to her dressing room in the Empire Theater, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to make her New Year's hat, told the revered singer, who she smelled something burning, but they only scoffed at the thought. However, this did not satisfy Miss Cook, and she investigated the cause, burning in one corner of the theater, and informed the attacks, who immediately put the fire out before it did much damage. She saved the popular theater in Edmonton. C. V. B. A. NOTICE. All subscriptions and does should be sent direct to the association. Mr. F. La Motte be away on business and has resigned. LEON WELLAMS, Pres. COLORED THEATERS, LOOK OUT At THE FREEMAN management intends to manage many moons which will be of many interest. The manager in the country, all managers are to write for other information in the department. THE VIRGINIA WARBLERS HANG S. R. O. OUT. PALMYRA. Wis—The Virginia Warriors are now playing this State, en route with much success. We are doing S. O. business can night. Below are the names of members of this company: M. Bradley, second tenor; H. P. M. Middleston, second tenor; Goodbar, first tenor; H. C. Ienikis, baritone and manager, and F. H. Grasshaw basso. HALLBACKS AT BROADWAY THEATER. The Hallbacks, who are now playing the distinction of being the only colored vander distinction of being the only colored vander ville act that has played the Broadway Theater within the history of the theater. Williams and Walker and company played there some years ago. It goes without saying that he can make good. They send regards to all, wishing everybody a happy New Year. WHITMAN SISTERS DOING GOOD Mose Fleming, business agent for the Whitman sisters and company, writes that the company is a "very valuable, able, Aia, or a four week engagement. Tely are doing a big business there, being greeted each performance by very large numbers, and replacing the scenery, costumes and all properties necessary that were lost in a fire, joining them in sending regards to all. BILLY McCLAIN A HIT AT THE OXFORD. London, England (Special)—Billy McClain, the well-known American colored comedian, is at the top of the bill at the Oxford Street Theater, next to Tottenham Ct. Rd., near Tube Station, where he is making a tremendous hit in his own creation "Earson Johns of Oxford," also also the original creation, "Down Among the Sugar Cane," and—but we leave that to Avery and Hart as to the originality part. SAYS FREEMAN BROUGHT GREAT RESULTS. William Foster, head of the William Foster Music Company, of Chicago, Ill., writes to this office concerning the advertisement which appeared in our Christmas number and is reproduced in their "Grand Southern Tour," under the direction of Mr. William Foster. He says, "The ad appearing in your paper of William and Stevens on their southern tour wrought great results, and we got more time than we use. WILLIAM FOSTER." "2025 State street." "CHICAGO, IL." GEM THEATER, MEMPHIS. The Gem is still the same playhouse it used to be. Mr. Willie "Too Sweet" is still stage manager. Al the bunch are well, well, well prepared for the station with his Punch and Judy act. Miss Lula "Too Sweet" is surprising every one with such wonderful plays. Her last play was "Baby Lamb," which was a scream, a scream, a scream. Floyd Fischer and Erisa Wilson and all of our soubrettes are doing fine. John Moore is progressing. His Shakespeare act this week goes fine. The bunch sends regards and H. H. Hunt and McNeal & McNeal MOORE-HENDERSON SHOW A GREAT FAT, PUG, SCREAM HOUSTON, Tex.—The Moore-Henderson's Big Musical Comedy Company arrived in Houston, Sunday, January 2, and its first show was at the theater, created a riot of joy among the patrons of the People's Theater. Those two big-hearted comedians, Allen (Chintz) Moore and Billy Henderson kept them screaming for hours, and the crowd curtain. The People's house is one of the finest houses in the State, and the people appreciate the fact by attending it in person. The Moore-Henderson Company to People's Theater, 211 Milam street, Houston, Tex. TAFT THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. The large and well pleased audience witnessed the good things Manager Edwards did in the night. The moving pictures were unusually good, and the vaudeville went well. The Robinson brothers were up to it. The singer Ethel Riel in her classical songs was well received. Price and Hendon were the hit of the evening, their cross-fire talking show. The manager Manager Edwards is desirous of informing the public that he expects to give them the best that can be had for their amusement, and is good and the best walks" regularly. THE ORIGINAL THREE BLACK BEES. Walter S. Lyon's Original Black Bees opened at the Majestic Theater, Charleston, to standing room December 27th, and the act was the biggest hit this house ever played. Lyons and Singleton took the house by storm and answered receptions in their refined musical act, was simply peaches—the best ever seen here. Our closing act, original with us, "Colored Man From Up North," featuring Maud Singleton as Aunt Dinah, and Sewell Sampson as Uncle Eph, was a scream. "This act has surely captured Charleson. The FREEMAN is always a welcome visitor to the theater," said wife and wife and Chas. Beechum and wife. We are now on the Sun circuit. GETTING POINTERS AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY. ANITA PATTJ BROWN HOME. Gets a New Year's Surprise. When Madam Anita Patti Brown arrived from her southern tour she expected to be greeted by her home on Wabash avenue, Chicago, IL., but her husband and most intimate friends had planned things differently, and the greatest of all colored singers was delightfully seated there were eight from eight until nine. After a chicken salad lunch, ice cream and other festivities were served. Madam Brown sang one selection, followed by Mrs. Frazier and Wilson, twin entertainers. Frazier and Carters Loom entertainers, after which the glee club gave a few selections. The affair was of the elite and very informal. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bucknee Mr. and Mrs. David Bucknee Mr. and Mrs. Jashesh Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Cowden, Mr. and Mrs. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Frazier, THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mrs. Bertha Wilson, Mrs. Hattie Arrant and daughter, Mrs. Pauline Mackey, Miss. J. A. Mundy, Mr. F. J. Thompson, drew Children, Mr. Sylvester Russell, Mr. J. A. Mundy, Mr. F. J. Thompson, Mr. J. A. Mundy, Mr. G. I. Jackson and Mr. Johnson, mump. Mr. A. A. Brown was the donor. THE PROFESSION AT PITTSBURG The first week of the Columbus Stock Company at the Star Theater was a grand success, playing to the capacity of the company, includes ten people, headed by Mr. Earl Walker, the versatile artist; Elga Belt Strait, Harry Bell, Carl Allen, Luther Pierce, comedian; Miss Bessie Brown, Carrie Turner, Miss Fanny Kins; last, but not least, Miss Alberta Smeadley. Our local friend, Bob Baker, of the Star Amusement Company, intends to play, if possible, colored talent, both vaudeville and stock. Two wealthy business men in Pittsburgh, A. Lincoln Myers, president, and George E. Lorch, secretary and treasurer, both common applauded the manager's hard work and old performer, having traveled this country and Europe with his friend, the banjo, and ought to understand the wants of the people in the amusement park. We wish him success and venture. Bert Williams will dump his "Lode of Koal" in Pittsburgh week of January 3. He will be Burg's greatest favorites, black or white. Miss Abberta Smeadleay, of the Columbus bus Stock Company, is the possessor of a remarkable baritone voice. She is only a child. The booking agents of Pittsburgh are all wanting colored acts that can make good. Luther Pierce of the Columbus Stock Company had a live comedian on the Bert Williams order. HAPPY THOUGHTS OF OUR PLAY HOUSES. Wouldn't it be fine if C. J. Parker controlled about forty theaters like that of the Pekin in Lexington, Ky.? Parker, you know how to deliver the goods, and so does the Pekin. Now, wouldn't it be too nice to have Pekin play houses at the opening of the Taft Theater? You know Lathery Edwards would be just tickled to—well, you know. The manager of the Exchange Theater found another name besides Pekin for his house that means something. In exchange for your money you get a good performance. Frank McKenzie, manager of the People's and Palace playhouses, 211 and 514 Miliam street, Houston, Tex., is feeling having with these two great playhouses. Of course, he should have unbounded success, judging from the attractions he is putting on. Oh, you Charley Stinson! Did you ever see a theater work wonders like that of the Star at Pittsburgh? About twenty-five Negro playhouses is not bad, with many of them named Pekin. E. D. Lee, of the Dunbar Theater, Columbus, O., and a large booking agency, and the Dunbar with a seating capacity of 1,500, always filled to the doors. The Pekin Theater of Norfolk, Va., is surely bound to do the business in a triumphant way, because C. W. Moseley has a hand in it, and that speaks volumes, that's DEHOMEY AND OTHER THINGS AND PLACES. What's left of Dehomey, let's see. Since the grand old Stroll appeared in these columns there has been enough happened to make it a changer gay way. On no account has it been a gay way. On no account we are going to tura it right next summer. But what we have we went through with so far, get a tib and penile and get nup closes. Your children's grand children may read in years to come. First, this has been the severest winter in the history of Dehomey. There is only three joy shops open, the first is a store that sells your children's grand children may read in years to come. The latter is out of the argument as far as the small fry acts are concerned. The Grand has kept up its standard in the way of giving shows, but the outtude has not been as strong as it has been. More people on the stage than in front. Everybody has to hand it to Miller, the owner. He goes Napoleon Bonapart one better. What's better, he says he is going to hand it to Miller. He trusts. From the outlook, colored acts that are depending on the Stroll for support had better look elsewhere until the sum-up not be about three houses here next season, the New Grand, Monogram and the Pekin. The fronts will be put back into the shop shops in a short time. The experience of being a gay man has been a costly one to some people that thought it easy money. The colored show business in the big wheel seems to have struck trouble. In the Red Moon Jail, his engagement to a short end in the "M. Lord of Koal Co." Somebody used the ax to the limit. It hardly looks possible, but Will Elkins, the orchestra director, has been asked to give up their positions. Tom Brown and wife are back in vaudeville. It is reported that Jim Europe take charge of "Mr. Load of Koal orchestra. Dehoney is stock trick; the orders from out-of-town houses for stock companies has carried most every actor and actress. Charles Williams, of Williams and Stevens, the crown king of small stock has collected an all-star bunch to tour the South, leaving Chicago about January 15. Just think of it. Dehoney won't have to work with the rest of the cast. Stewart and Marshall, fifteen weeks over the Pantagues time; Miller and Lyles going East under the direction of Weber; Cameron Campbell, over the Westernville circuit; Perrin and Crosby over the Butterfield ttime. Hip! Hip Hu-Ray! again, hip! for Mr. Arthur L. Burhart, the galant young correspondent of THE FREEMAN, for putting up a plaque that ventured into joy and sorry of that great Seattle Fair. Then we want to thank him again for informing us that some four or five had reached many a prize of information will decide many a big bet. The betting was even money that not one of the fifty would see Chicago again until 1940, and again Mr. Prince put it on the table. Mr. Prince had combined to defend Dr. Cook of North Pole fame by going to the pale and bringing back same, with Esquimos, dogs and all kinds of data to Copenhagen and bringing back George Washington's hatchet-cherry tree story one better. The writer wants to thank Mr. Prince for the above advice and to thank George Washington's gasoline for his auto for next summer World Fair in 1913. Hu-ray!...Dehoney had a little Christmas tree...World War II had ten gallons of gasoline for his auto for next summer, or the following summer...Some one presented Olle Dempsey, of Cincinnati, with a real, hip stock" for Christmas. "O, my!" joke. Role and James Europe presented one another, and horse. The game is on Jim Vaughn. . . Lord Joe Simms presented Juli Jones, Jr., with a handsome deep-set black ring. (Around his left eye.) Cohen and horse. Jerry Kearns, a five years' contract to be the Honey Boy Ministrels. CUMBY & MATHEWS BACK AT CHICAGO. Billy Cumby Is Very III and Taylor Steps In His Shoes. The team of Cumby and Mathews arrived in Chicago on December 24th to spend the holidays with their families. Mr. Mathews has enjoyed himself very much. Billy Cumby is very ill, and it is going to turn to the stage for sometime. This team was out on Gus Sun's time for nine weeks and were successful everywhere where he worked. He will be as "The Funny and Fancy Boys." While Mr. Crumby is ill Mr. Mathews will work with Mr. George Taylor, late of the Black Art Company. Both are working with Mr. Mathews. Mr. Crumby will hear from Ed. Simpsons his old partner. RICHARD & PRINGLE MINSTRELS We are now in Tennessee. The boys are all well and are giving a fast, clean show. Everyone likes the way the boys present their jokes and render their songs. Among the soloists are Major Daniels, basso J. C. Prosser, Jake Smith and Sidney Kirk-patrick. Much credit is due Billy King, our stage manager. He has brought Georgia" back to the top round of Nebraska. Our band is a great hit, with the same captain at the helm, Fred Simpson. Our orchestra is doing nicely under the direction of Wm. Robbison, Tilliam, our bassist. We have us as bassist and is certainly putting new life and vim into the whole show. He often says play, "Oh, you devil." All the boys send their regards to all in the profession and wish them a happy day. Daniels says, R.B. Shelton, please write, I am sure Steve Adams, please write. ROYAL THEATER. MEMPHIS. WHITNEY MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY A BIG HIT. Run a Large Week of Business at East St. Louis. The Whitney Musical Company spent the week of January 3d at East St. Louis, IL, and the way the papers of that city gave mention in large quantities is enough to convince the public that Messrs. Salm Tutt Whitney and Homer Tutt who are at the head of this large aggregation, are delivering the goods. One leading white edition of that city gives its union of the company in the following lines: "The Whitney Musical Comedy Co., a colored organization, late of the southern "Smart Set" company, opened a week's engagement at the Broadway theater last summer to apprehend Sultan Tutt Whitney, in the role of "George Washington Bullion," proved a capable performer and demonstrated the fact that he is an able aspirant for stellar roles. He was also mentioned Homer Tutt, a clever young composer and singer, also Miss Daisy Martin, one of the most vicious and magnetic young colored women on the stage today. The chorus, one of the very best in the world, showed evidences of excellent training, and their singing of the rq-time choruses and old plantation melodies was very much enjoyed. The music compared more than favorable with the larger musical composers, and relies most credit on the composers, Mr. T. L., Connelle, Mr. Homer Tutt and Mr. Watterson. The bill will be changed on Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m., President of Liberia" will be presented, and on Friday Saturday "The Star of Zanzibar." WHITE CRITICS AND BLACK PATTI COMPANY The Mobile (Ala.) Daily Telegram, of December 14, says of the show: If the world is at all grateful for the Negro in the theater, the stage and placed before the stage, the world owes whatever is due to Macon. It was Macon that placed the real Negro on the stage. The time, Wilson's raid, the promoter, the stage manager, had just closed. This setter, with the true Yankee shrewdness, saw the certain genius in the Negroes about Macon, heard their songs and their music, saw the stage, and heard long before he had a troupe of genuine Negroes performing the world over as the Genuine Georgia Minstrels. Then came the Negro to the fore of the footlights, and in the later days the linebacker, who had been a troupe part of the stage. It was this Macon venture that brought out Black Patti, and she only followed that remarkable musical genius, Blind Tom, furnished by Columbus. The show as given by Stella Jones and John C. Jones, pleased those who love the Negro voice. There is a melody in his voice, whether on the wharves rolling the cotton into the holds of steamboats, or on the stage in an opera house, whether on the stage or on some ears, and feels like music. The Black Patti, seen here often, retains her voice, and be it said that last night she had given as an art of singing the Laude di Lammermoor," that Southern favorite, "Way Down on the Suanue River," one shut eyes and listened and thought it sweet, as it was. The company is better than she usually brings. John Larkin, he of the coal black face, the crimson lips and as white a set of teeth as ever shone in man's mouth, was excruciatingly funny in all that he did, and one could not help laughing at him. But there was a whole thing which was toheavy enough to topple, the galleries being full, was tickled to death at the funny business and delighted at the singing. Between the fun and the music, all well rendered, the show was well worth going out on a cold night Photography To the Theatrical Profession GREETING I offer the latest in high class PHOTOGRAPHY. Correct Posing, Popular Tones, the Best Finishes for Theatrical Purposes in the Middle West. PETER H. JONES. A Trial Will Convince You. Studio 3519 State St., Chicago. BOWLING GREEN, KY. ERIE. PA. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Florence Turner, of West 5th street, entertained at dinner Mrs. G. W. Dale, Mrs. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Davis and Mrs. R. J. Young Tuesday evening, with Mrs. G. W. Dale, M. E. Church were held Wednesday evening and were well attended. Many beautiful carols were sung by the school. The superintendent Mrs. Charles deserves credit for our work the year. The Busy Bee Club met with Mrs. D. White, 126 Chestnut street, Thursday evening, with a large attendance. The evening meeting will be given later.....Mrs. Fisher, of West 5th street, is confined to her home by illness.....M. G. W. Dale, of Egg Harbor has been confined to his home for the last five months, is able to be 'out again'. MITCHELL. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. ...Mr. and Mrs. Paul Terrel have returned home from Senora, Ky. ...Mrs. Susie Hawkins, of Terre Haute, is called her mother. Mrs. Hawkins, her mother, Mrs. Bettle Lewis, ...Miss Myrtle Summers, of East St. Louis, Miss Shella Simwel, of Washington, and Mr. Walter Eagleson, of Bloomington, were returned from North Carolina with her day, Rev. Buck, of Chicago, preached at the Baptist Church Sunday night to an interested congregation. ...Mrs. Good returned from North Carolina with her parents, Mr. Paul Henson has returned to Bloomington to resume his studies. ...Mrs. Jas. Knight has returned from Bloomington, where she spent the holidays with her sister. ...Mrs. Anna Knight is on the sick list. ANDERSON, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Special TO THE FREEMAN. The young man, the Paul Lawrence Bickle, had entertained the young men of the club Friday night, at December 31, at a 1809-1910 banquet, at the home of Miss Bessie Blakemore, Music and contests were enjoyed until 11:30, when a delicious four-course lunch was served. Those enjoying the evening were Coral Mimiele, Martha Venable, Lucy Davis, Eleanor Blakemore, Alice Barber, Ethel Mimiele, Sarah Wiggins, Bessie Blakemore and Hazel Batt; Messrs. John Cooper, Waffle Mimiele, Walter Tribble, Clark Dodson, Orran Jackson, Mark Blakemore, Arun Mimiele, May evening Mr. John W. Williams and Miss Nannie J. Talbot were united in marriage at the home of the bride, 522 West $th street. Rev, Parnell officiated. After the wedding supper the bridal couple left for West $th street, they will be at home to their friends at 522 West $th streets. The wedding guests were Mesdames B. Robinson and S. Weaver, of Marion, and S. G. Hall and W. Burton. MORGANTOWN, W. VA. Special to The Freeman: The Silver Leaf Club gave a fine reception on last Monday evening at A. W. Wright's cafe, on the corner of Chestnut street an Court Square, in honor of Miss Jessie Holland. It was a delightful afternoon for her and her husband, Mr. Henry Wilkinson was toastmaster of the evening. The members present responded to their toasts with credit. The evening was well enjoyed and a Happy New Year was shared with the officers of the club; J. H. Wilkinson, president; Miss Lugania Richardson, secretary; J. H. Lewis, treasurer; Mr. Henry Wilkinson, Mrs. Tisha Johnson and Mr. Ada Johnson. The J. H. Lewis is appointed associate agent to assist J. H. Lewis in writing news for the Freeman...Mr. Henry Wilkinson will take a business trip to Connellsville Monday...Mr. Urvel Crawford spent the holidays among friends at Connellsville home Thursday evening...Miss Eva Lewis, who was employed as domestic girl at Mr. Geo. C Baker's residence on Spruce street, underwent an operation on last Friday and is confined to her bed-at Chestnut street...The Woman's Mite Missionary Society entertained a large audience in the A. M. E. Church last Sunday evening with an excellent pro-gram paper on behalf of the young men and women which was fine. Miss McDolen Bruce and Miss Ollie Mead sang a fine selection, "I Love Him." Mrs. Belle Ells read a paper which was fine for the occasion. Miss Alberta and Emma Ells sung a duet, unaccompanied, which was excellent. Mrs. Iona, Mrs. Johnne, and Miss Johnne joined a lovely duet. The collection amount to $5.50. FLINT, MICH. Misses Gertrude Golda, Margaret and Evelyn Burch attended the annual New Year's dance at Lansing, Mich., December 31st. Mr. James Armstrong, a former Air Force officer will have to be amputated. Mrs. Cora Rolland is on the sick list. Mr. Richard Burch. Jr., won two prizes this week, one from a Christmas story. Mrs. Cora Rolland is from the Detroit Free Press—increase circulation. Miss Golda Burch entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of Dr. E. T. Beck and Miss Rance Cance. Mrs. Cora Rolland is the Sewing Circle meet at the home of Mrs. Thomas Kelly Wednesday afternoon. 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. ROUTES. WHITMAN SISTERS—Wock of Jan. 10. Lagman's Theater, Mobile, Ala. Lagman's Theater, Mobile, Ala. the direction of H. C. Jenkins. Ellsworth, Ias. 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Murphy and Francis are at the Plaza Music Hall, on the Morris time. The Brittons are booked abroad. They sail the last of March. How's that? Tom Lemoneer and Erb Robinson have joined hands as a vaudeville team. The Cuban Giants will leave for Charleston, S. C., on Sunday, Marca 6, 1910. Bob Slater is acting as the C. V. B. A. representative for the Globe Thea- ter, Norfolk, Va. Harry Brown and Hodges leave Sunday for a tour of six weeks in the New England States. Davis and Walker leave for the coast Tuesday morning for a tour of the Pantages Circuit. Irvin Jones and Bert Grant are at the American Music Hall. The lead- ing papers speak well of the act. Emile H. Nelson sends regards to Elwood Knox and Howard and wishes success to The Freeman for the New Year. . . . The Burrises—James and Hattie—opened January 3 for ten weeks, on the Independent Circuit, in the New England States, with the Mozart Circuit to follow. The "Skatorial Artists," "The Bruces," gave a turkey dinner, Sunday last, at the cosy residence of "The Joly Prices," at Boston, Mass., in honor of Mr. Lewis Jones, of Black and Jones, and Mr. John W. Cooper and wife. --- Joe M. Moore wishes to say that his minstrels will not appear at Huber's Museum unless the management comes to his terms. Mr. Moore's New Orleans Minstrels will play an indefinite engagement at the Globe Theater, Norfolk, E. B. Forby, manager. Etta Miner, who, in private life, is Mrs. Frank Clermont, was entertained on her birthday, January 1, by Mrs. Chas. H. Moore. There were refreshments of all kinds served. James L. Moore was toastmaster. Miss Edith Moore entertained. Mrs. Clermont acknowledges sixteen summers. E. B. Forby, of the Globe Theater, Norfolk, Va., is in New York, booking acts for his circuit of twelve weeks, and is the guest of the C. V. B. A. He has the indorsement of the association. Mr. Forby is up to date in coming to New York for his talent. The Globe is the largest colored theater in America. --- Frank Clermonto wishes to say to Sylvester Russell that his article of praise to the C. V. B. A. has stirred the East, and every member of the C. V. B. A. wishes him a happy New Year, and may he always prosper. His notes in The Freeman have always met with the approval of the artist, as he never fears to make criticism, whether it may have been good or bad, of the artist, let it be a star or a small potato, as we term them. He always makes an impression with his remarks and advice. It reminds us of a gentleman actor from Mississippi, who wrote a play and asked Mr. Russell to criticise his work. Well, he did. His answer and correction were made public through The Freeman. Miss Abbie Mitchell, who is sadly missed in the Red Moon Company, headlined the bill at the Unique Theater, Minneapolis, Minn., last week. She was entertained by Mrs. Emma Jones Taylor. The Freeman is in receipt of a beautiful calendar from Duke Johnson and Mae Wells, of W. B. McCallum's "Sunny South" act. The likeness of these well-known entertainers, together with their little daughter Helena, shows up prominently. —By Sylvester Russell.— There was plenty of snow and lots of people who braved the cheerful snowflakes that brightened up the first of the holiday week, commencing December 26, when Mr. S. H. Dudley and the Smart Set Company, in "His Honor, the Barber," a three-act musical comedy, opened a week's engagement at the Columbus Theater, Chicago, Ill., to an audience that crowded the house to the limit of the law. The new comedy is by Edwin Handford, a white playwright; the lyrics are by James Burris and Chris Smith, and the music is by Prof. James T. Brymn, who is also leader of the orchestra. Mr. Handford has given us a new story, and one which, if not built upon entirely original ideas, is at least interwoven with unexpected scenes and situations that are unusually logical and meritorious in their relation to a theme for building castles up to the sky to reach and support a star. Raspberry Snow is an ambitious barber, an old-time edition, who lived in days when the fondest dream of a colored barber's expecta- tion was to acquire the honor of shaving the President of the United States of America. The first scene of the play is laid in Alexandria, Va., eight miles from Washington, D. C. By accident of a whisky dope which is given to Raspberry by a naval officer, he falls asleep on the White House steps and dreams of shaving the President. When he awakes from his dream there are so many things that happen then, and in the meantime, that more worthy mention of the dramatic complications can be told of in a review of the cast of characters. S. H. Dudley, as Raspberry Snow, took the audience by storm on his entrance, which was most unique, and the reception he got was more on the merit of his entrance than that of cordial welcome. As a star to-day, we do not see the Dudley of old, but in his personage we discover a new comedy actor of a modern progressive school. If he is a demoniac of inventive art, his comedy is decidedly original, never morose, but always a safe palliation of quick and limited humor rather than the art of overdoing. That Dudley has been taught the limit by traditional study is not only a flattering tribute to his intelligence, but a true sign of his discerning nature. In all his scenes with Andrew Tribble his comedy was hilarious and hardly less entertaining with Jennie Pearl. The Dudley donkey was another good scene, Slumbering on the White House steps, as the curtain descended on the first act, and the living shadowgraphic scene of his shaving the President when the curtain arose in answer to an encore, was really grand. Another most realistic feature is the automobile scene in the second act, where Mr. Dudley, as his own chauffeur, having to repair his car, gave bits of comic wit for which he is noted. In the third act, Mr. Dudley entered a green suit, as the White House barber (he knows to do dress), and between his tonsorial work and his love affairs he continues to shine as the star of the evening. His only song, in the third act, entitled "Come after Breakfast," was a great hit, and will become popular, but in answer to an encore Mr. Dudley continues to adhere to the illegitimate quality which places him in the second rank of great comedians. He coaches the audience to join in the chorus of the song, as the audience enters into whistling and singing by his own creation. While this method is not ruled out in second-class houses, and as De Wolf Hopper, the white actor, still recites "Casey" in a better class of houses, there is no use to further condemn Mr. Dudley except to say that he is funny enough without resorting to that which will impede his admission into the bookings of a finer class of houses; but there is no doubt that Mr. Dudley to-day, with a good play which enables him to make people scream, is the funniest colored star on record since the final exit of the great unbleached American. Mr. Andrew Tribble, the greatest protean artist his race has ever produced, came in for second honors as Raspberry's "affinity," and gave Mr. Dudley the strongest support he ever had. "Watermelon Time" was a perfect fit of a song, in which Mr. Tribble, the real artist, was further rewarded. In the last act Mr. Tribble wore a salmon silk, something wonderful in quality, that outshine anything in the female contingent. Laurence Chenault, as usual, made a dashing officer, and it is useless to say that he got a large Chicago reception on his entrance and looked handsomer than ever before. His acting was superb, and his voice has improved in tonal quality. Mr. Chenault sang "Captain Dandelion," a march song, with a drill. W. A. Ramsey, a young actor, who graduates from the chorus, replaced Mr. James Burris, whom we regret to say has retired from the company. Mr. Ramsey made a very good impression as the sport, and in the song, "I Like That," he sang and danced in a manner fully up to expectation. George McClain, who played the old man in place of Irving Allen, who was ill, was also all that could be desired, and Mr. McClain was another deserving pick from the chorus, and his rendition of "Corn Shucking Time," with a chorus, readily made a hit. When Miss Jennie Pearl entered, as old man White's daughter, she was given a welcome reception. She looked as charming as ever, although her teeth are of gold instead of white. As Mr. Dudley's leading lady she gave excellent support, and her improvement as a comedy actress was more noticeable than ever. She sang at least two very pretty, catchy songs, "Rainbow Sue" and "Cry-baby in the Moon," but Miss Pearl had a bit of a cold, and as she disregards technic or measurement of the volume of her voice, she just sing-songed along, knowing that in the Dudley company she is a pearl of very great price. Miss Aline Casseles, as Caddy Brown, a widow, was a new creature exploited by Mr. Dudley, and Mr. Dudley will have pretty leading ladies. Miss Casseles—it's a large name, isn't it?—was the turtle dove of the evening as a living picture. She is quite pretty, of the auburn type, with cheeks of red, and a short bodice, which partly detracts from her buxom form. She has a very good singing voice for a sou brette, quite well trained, with hardly enough of it for a prima donna. She is overeffective in mannerism, and stagy, but has nerve expressed in the culture of her eyes—bright eyes, of course—enough to become a success, for a new one who appeared to be quite at home upon the stage. "Consolation Lane" and "Merry Widow Brown" were two numbers which won an opening introductory for the fair newcomer. Miss Alberta Ormes (Mrs. Dudley) once more assumed a former similar occupation, that of a female reporter. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. and gave to the part its full glow of misunderstanding. "The Isle of Love," a semi-classical song, which opened the second act, introduced Miss Lillian Brown as the prima donna of the company, and Mr. Dudley will insist on having a prima donna, because his head is level. Miss Brown is a lady of dark complexion, who inherits a voice of peculiar racial sweetness and of a kind which made both Sissieretta Jones and Anna Cook Pankey known to greatness. Miss Brown is not the great Anita Pattie Brown, but plain Lillian Brown, a newly discovered singer, who will hardly ever come up to either of the three greatest singers of the race mentioned; but Miss Brown has a clear voice, hardly yet well trained. Her lower notes are thinly lined, but with excellent sweetness, such as her more powerful medium range, at present, produces. But time will tell, so she may as well be given credit for the generous amount of applause which she received after rendering a selection that was none too inviting and void of any opportunity for execution. Prof. Brymn, in conducting the orchestra, with his good nature, seems to have forgotten that he must be the grand master of the musical situation, of the chorus and the orchestra. The chorus fairly ran away from him, as the orchestra dropped behind. All the music and dancing was trotted off at such record-breaking speed that time and art were beat to a frazzle. If Prof. Brymn's music is more lively than tuneful, it is up to him to reverse the situation. His ragtime numbers are all good, and even if the "Isle of Love" did fall short of sensuous veneration, the professor will not lose his job. The chorus was made up of nimble dancers and very good singers, both male and female. Everybody was lavisily dressed, and the scenery was elegant. The choruses, "Let Him Dream" and "His Dream Is Over," and the grand finale, were especially bright and classy. Mr. Dudley has now given us the best production of his career as a star, which now involves us into the playwright question. If it takes a white playwright, with years of experience, to fit out capable plays for colored stars, why not let them get the money, and let our young college student actor-playwrights, who can't stand a little prosperity without getting the bighead, or a little criticism without insulting everybody, go with out work, and let the critics pass them up until we can turn out some new graduates that are of some account and really worth while. THE GLOBE THEATER. Recognizing the fact that first-class colored artists have not sufficient independent houses, owned and managed by people of their race, Col. W. S. Sumter, a capitalist, Dr. Seth Hills, one of the leading physicians in the South, and Mr. Frank Crowd, an experienced man in the theatrical affairs in the city of Jacksonville, Fla., are the owners of this excellent venture. This theater will be known as the Globe Theater. The seating capacity of this house is 1,200, and the stage will amply meet the exigencies of a production with one hundred people. When completed in January such standard organizations as "The Tutt Whitney Musical Comedy Company" will be afforded an opportunity to appear in a strictly first-class Afro-American house, before a representative colored audience, who for many sane reasons do not patronize certain theaters in this city. The stage has its part to play in elevating the young men and women of the race. Such houses that feature shows strictly for commercial remunerations, and not taking in consideration the cultural side of the question, are costing the race much. The reputations of the gentlemen promoting the Globe are high. They are going to give their race what is sadly needed before the footlights here; "native ideals" and all modern appointments for the patrons' comfort. One of the cogent features of a house of this kind is, it will employ only artists who have by the necessary preparation reflected credit upon the people with whom they are identified. THE AIR DOME AT JACKSON VILLE, FLA. To all lovers of a clean act, showing strictly artistic work, and the element of the race which deplores the ruffianism often displayed by a number of people of color, such acts where the promising youths of the race have to see such low ideals featured on the stage is certainly a menace to the morals of this class of young people. This week, at the Air Dome, Jacksonville, Fla., the young team, Malloy and Harkum, is doing a specialty act that is going good. "Slim" Henderson, Billy Kersands and the orchestra stand out for commendation. The olo that was attempted this week, is weak indeed. The people of color are going to support first-class productions and recognize men capable of staging what they know is worth the price of admission. SMITH REPLIES TO DANIELS. Takes the Eastern Correspondent to Task for Statements Made in His Christmas Article. Chicago, Dec. 30, '09. Sporting Editor: "The Freeman": Sporting Editor, "The Freeman": In answer to the article in the Christmas number of "The Freeman", written by the eminent and most learned "Eastern Correspondent". Mr. Harry Daniel, I wish to say that my school teachers always told me that in order to be successful in life one must be original and not rely on the efforts of others, and I have always found that to be true. To begin with, any article sent to your paper by myself originated from practical experience and observations upon the baseball diamond and not from conversations held in barber shops or on the street corners by others. Any statement made by me in regards to baseball can be fully verified from the records and not hearsay, as my most learned friend from the East has had to do, for his article is full of statements concerning things that happened in the West, that contain not one bit of truth, also that he knows nothing of only what has been told him. His opinion of Messrs. Ball and Booker is ridiculous, when such men as Jas, Callahan, Jas, Ryan, Ikea Stahl, Mike Donlin and others too numerous to mention, not excepting the sporting writers of the Chicago daily papers, give them credit for being wonders and only the color of their skin keeps them from the big leagues. If Mr. Daniels had taken the time and read the Cuban papers last winter he could have seen where they gave Ball the credit of being the best pitcher who had visited the island. He it was who kept the Alemendares from winning the pennant, something no one else done. Yes, I remember the game when Mr. Foster struck out eighten of the Cuban X-Giants at Atlantic City, N. J., in 1905. I was one, and it was no disgrace in the face of the article of ball Foster was pitching. I have also witted Ty Cobb fan the air three successive times in one game; also Lajoie, and in 1909, during the crucial Sunday game between Chicago and Pittsburg in October, Mr. Hans Wagner was left standing at the plate with men on second and third waiting to score. The very fact that Mr. E. B. Lamar, Jr., the manager of the Cuban X-Giants, did not listen to the followers of the Daniels type and retained me on the 1904 team reflects great credit to my playing ability, as I participated in every game played by the team from the day I joined, May 13, at Harrisburg, Pa., until we returned from Cuba in October, with a record of games played, 134; won, 98; lost, 34; tied, 2; shut-out games won, 17; lost, 4. Mr. Lamar has been in the game some fifteen or eighteen years, and knows a ball player when he sees one, as there was several who were tried and dropped, while I was with the team. I also wish to inform Mr. Daniels that the Columbia Giants never did play the Chicago White Sox, as he has stated. A team of colored players organized from the Chicago Unions and Columbia Giants played a team of all stars organized by Tim Donahue, the old Chicago National League catcher, and Garvin from the Sox and players from all the leagues, who live in Chicago during the winter, played a game on the White Sox park, and the colored team won. The Mr. Shaw, who pitched for the Cuban Giants, was secured from the Chicago Clippers, a team captained by James Smith, a couple of weeks before he pitched the game against the Cincinnati team. His home was in California. More information for the learned correspondent. The Page Fence Giants and Chicago Unions played nearly all the teams in the Western League and American Association, as all teams who were scheduled in Indianapolis played the Sunday game in Chicago against the Unions on account of no ball playing in Indianapolis on Sunday. In 1906 we were defeated by the Philadelphia Giants, with Foster pitching 9-6; also by the Royal Giants, after a great twelve-inning battle, 3-2. The Royals were also shut out the same morning by the Union Giants, 2-0, securing only one hit off Clarence Lytle, and such men as Home-Run Johnson, Payne, Holland, Al Robinson and James and Foote in the lineup. Mr. Daniels forgot to mention this. He also fails to mention the game played in Camden, N. J., with the Athletics, when the outfield sat down and watched Waddell mow down the great Eastern idols of Mr. Daniels. Mr. Daniels is a little bit mixed in the articles he has read, as he finds nothing in any of mine pertaining to war between the East and West. That article is from the pen of Mr. David Wyatt, a man who knows baseball and baseball players, something that the learned Mr. Daniels will never be accused of. He could not cast any reflections on the Middle West, as the teams in the East were dependent upon the Middle West for talent, and I will name the men who are from the West, as regards baseball, who have made the Eastern teams famous, viz.: Sol White, Home-Run Johnson, Monroe, Charley Grant, "Rube" Foster, Buckner, Harry Moore, Bob Footes, Billy Holland, Nathan John, John Patterson, William Binga, Pete Burns, Rat Johnson, Ball, Talbert and a few Mr. P. G. Lowery is considered one of the best colored cornet soloists in the world. He is also one of the most efficient bandmasters, being connected with the Wallace-Hagenbeck show the past season. He himself used the "New Proportion" cornet, and has his band alton" instruments. His opinion of our instruments is worth reading: BEDFORD, IND., Sept. 1. Frank Holton, Chicago, Ill. Dear Friend—After thoroughly testing the qualities of your "New Proportion" cornet you sent me, I found it a cornet for all lines of business. I have played all the standard makes, but for both business and new Proportion" cornet THE cornet. I cheerfully recommend it to any one who wants the best. P. G. LOWERY. Cornet Solist and Bandmaster. "Holton" instruments are sold for casual use. A week's trial before the deal is closed, so there is absolutely no risk in purchasing them. The "Holton" is the instrument that is coming to be universally used and all up-to-date musicians should find out about them on their catalog and other literature free on request. FRANK HOLTTON CO. 2633 Gladys Ave., Chicago, Ill Pekin Theatre Is the only First Class Colored Vaudeville House in Savannah, Ga. Its success since its recent opening is due to its first class performers and the excellent appointments of the house. We want at once artists who have the ability to sustain the reputation we have won. The right class of performers, upon writing concisely at once, will be booked. All acts must have orchestrations Write W. J. STILES, Owner and Mgr. Pekin Theatre, West Broad Street, Savannah, Ga. Globe Theatre Seating capacity 1,200. Can stage a production with 100 people. Will open the latter part of January. Now booking nothing but first class artists for vaudeville. House open to Comedy companies and other productions. The only First Class Theatre for colored people in Jacksonville. Want at once nothing but artists and companies of repute. Write at once. FRANK CROWD, MANAGER, 615 West Ashley St., Jacksonville, Fla. And their Famous Stock Company in a Repertoire of Original Musical Comedy Successes. "Mushmouth Johnson in the Oil Trust" "Four Wise Guys" "Who is Jones When Jones is at Home" The above shows can be arranged to suit the managers. Everything is new—new songs, costumes, entire new dress for every show. Carrying the original company that supported Williams & Stevens during their long run at the Pekin Theatre and Monogram Theatre, Chicago, also during their successful run at the Temple Theatre, New Orleans, La. It's remembered that Williams & Stevens opened that beautiful playhouse and produced all of the above plays with howling success. The company consists of ten people, including the two stars, Williams & Stevens. Managers in Memphis, Jackson, Knoxville, Charleston, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburg, Charleston, S. C., Jacksonville, Atlanta, Macon, write in for open time. Will play any city in the South that can guarantee a week for this company. Address Wm. Foster, Director of Tour, William Foster Music Co. 3025 State St., Chicago, M. others. This speaks volumes for the lowly Middle West. My knowledge of baseball comes from hard knocks and practical experience on the ball field, on many teams, several of which I had the honor of leading as captain, and the record of each is second to none. I played on the following teams: Unique Juniors, captain; Clippers, captain; Chicago Giants, Chicago Unions, Columbia Giants, Leland Giants, Algona Brownies, of Algona, Iowa, St. Paul Gophers, captain; and several other minor teams, including a team in the Ninth United States Cavalry and the Forty-eighth United States Volunteers, both of which I organized and captained. I have played in the Philippine Islands, Cuba and Japan, and the United States and Canada; have seen the colored stars of the East, West and South from 1884 up to the present; know quite a number of them personally; have played with or against them at one time or another; therefore I claim this as my credentials to be a judge as to who should be on an American colored team. I stake this record against any that the most learned Eastern correspondent can produce, and it isn't hearsay gossip, either. In order to learn the truth about the battle, the war correspondent goes to the front himself; no barber shop porter can know what is happening on the ball field when he is miles away trying to earn the price. When you write an article, Mr. Daniels, be sure your information is authentic. THE FREEMAN Can be found in Peru, Ind., at 98 East Ninth street. Mrs. Julia Julia agent, agent. THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday in the northwest corner of Illinois and market streets. The Singing Wonder, Eph Ferguson, and Minnie Anderson, the World's Greatest Jubilee and Concert Singers, in the our original cross-fired talk songs and sketches. Address 319 Westworth avenue, Chicago, Ill. WANTED Good colored vaudeville performers at all times, ladies and gentlemen. Taft Theatre, Luther Edwards, Mgr., 1314 Cedar St., Louisville, Ky. ATTENTION! Colored Vaudeville Graves & Co., Sheet Music Suppliers, 3006 State street, Chicago, Ill. All the latest popular songs Don't forget to order "Honeytail" "It's All Gone Now." Her Name is Phoebe Brown." "Harbor of Lost Dreams." "Kansas City Rags." Send 25c. the price. WANTED For Pekin Theatre, Cincinnati, O., and Dunbar Theatre, Columbus, O. Acts, singles and doubles, and Stock companies of 6 people. Time. two weeks in Cincinnati and two weeks in Columbus, O. Oille Dempsey, Lessee Address all communications to E. D. LEE, Booking Agent and Manager. Dunbar Theatre. Columbus, Ohio. Theatre In the Field of Sport. SOME SPORTING COMMENT. Send in your baseball notes. Watch out for the baseball edition. All that Fitzsimmons is now fit for is an old fiddlers' contest. We wonder if Stanley Ketchel read Langford's advertisement. Some correspondents will persist in writing that "both boys are evenly matched." It will come out in a big way, but we won't know just when until the boys get ready. That proposed school for umpires probably would be like the old school of experience. Baseball managers, what are your outlines for the coming season? Our columns are open. That Johnson home warming stunt furnishes more proof that the blackest thing about him is his skin. When Johnson meets Jeffries next July 4 he is expected to find out why many people doubted his ability. Won't Jimmy Corbett be put in an awful hole if Jeffries fails to whale Johnson within an inch of his life? Yusiff Mahmout is some considerable rassler (professional pronunciation) when Frank Gotch isn't around. Dorando's return indicates that he liked those twenty thousand American dollars coralled during his previous visit. Jim Shawler, who captained the Chicago Unions last season, was mingling with his old associates in Indianapolis last week. The word of Berger, Corbett et al, notwithstanding, lots of people will bet that Jeff won't simply blow the smoke away. James H. Smith's reply to Harry Daniels brings out some important facts in regard to who is who in the baseball world. Judging by their work in the past, football will hardly be safe for the spectators when the reformers get through this time. It is reported that Leonard Griffin, last season's captain of the A. B. C.'s, and John Lolla will be with the Louisville team the coming season. After Jeffries has completely toured the country and satisfied the whole populace that he is fit, won't it be too bad if he fails to deliver the goods? Champion Jack Johnson scored a victory over Yank Kenny in the Chicago courts. Let us hope that he will be as successful when he meets Jim Jeffries. After the showing Sam Wallace made against Mike Schreck it is a good thing for Manager Billy Bickley that he did not put Sam against Langford. It would have been murder. Champion Jack Johnson made a good move when he secured the services of Bob Armstrong, the old general, to assist him in preparing for his go with Jeffries. Jim Shawler, who captained the Chicago Unions last season, led his club in fielding and batting. Jim will play center field for the Keystones, of Minneapolis, next season. Jim Shawler, Frank Young and James Lyons, who formerly wore the A. B. C. uniform, but last season were with the Chicago Unions, have signed with Kid Mitchell's Keystones, of Minneapolis, Minn., for the coming season. If Corbett's footlight activity does start old John L. Sullivan to talking again, the former should be made to turn into the common fund all the personal profit accruing from his monologue stunts. SPARKS FROM THE DIAMOND CAUGHT ON THE FLY By David Wyatt. The Chicago Giants are making preparations for a training jaunt next spring, which will eclipse anything ever attempted along that line. *** If "Rube" Foster is wise he will use his great influence and baseball knowledge toward starting a colored league right in the state of Texas. *** We hope that the new club owners in Milwaukee will steer clear of that brand of information which caused the loyal Phil Reed to quit the game at St. Paul. *** Lloyd and Petway, of the Philadelphia Giants, were lucky enough to "cop" the coin in Cuba before the ax fell. Pete Hill, the great outfielder of the Lelands, also got his share of the long green. ** William Petis, formerly of the Kansas City Giants, is slated for a berth with the Chicago Giants. Petis is some "swatter" with the bat, and can go some with the padded mitts. He recently fought a draw with Jim Flynn, the tough fighting fireman of the Far West. * * * The City League in Chicago will have a Cuban team to help round out the circuit. Walter Ball, the erstwhile pitcher of the Chicago Giants, is making hits with the populace of New Orleans as a member of the original Pekin Stock Company. Walter and Nettie are running a close second to Mike Donlin and Mable Hite. * * * "Rube" Foster is doing the state of Texas and writes that he is rounding up a star aggregation for his Florida winter invasion. It is said that the directors of the Cuban League of Baseball Clubs have drawn the color line, deciding to dispense with the services of all colored players from BY C. DANA MARSHALL. the States; another hard blow for our boys who have been reaping a financial harvest in the past by playing winters in Cuba. *** "Chappie" Johnson, the catcher, has a smile that won't come off these days. "Chap" has been in bad for a while with the great powers in baseball but is now in right. "Chap" can show 'em all things behind the bat. His value and worth are most too far ahead of the average manager of today. Mr. Leland has shown great baseball sense by signing him to a contract for his new club. Johnson and Burns were two of the smartest colored catchers that ever peeped through a mask. Writers with alleged knowledge of baseball, whose aim is to engage in mud-slinging contests, should be curbed. An attempt to write on something with a meager statistical knowledge gained through the keeping of newspaper clippings is a bad thing for colored baseball, and imposes an injustice upon players and teams, and tends to weaken the intellectual standing of men who have been in the game for years and have a legal claim for original ideas. Show your credentials! * * * Any person, or persons, who are thinking of investing in baseball will profit by keeping in touch with the series of articles each week in The Freeman. Any information on baseball will be gladly given through the columns of this paper. The writer has had seventeen years of experience in all kinds of baseball company, and in all parts of the country. I have had one of the most unique careers of any baseball player amongst the colored people, having gone through different [Image of a man in a suit with a tie, facing slightly to the right]. THE WOMEN'S WORLD phases of the life, beginning at Wilberforce College and into the highest semi-professional ranks, and on to the bush league and box car brigades. I have been in close touch for years with all wildcat schemes for starting clubs, as well as schemes of high business significance, therefore, what I write on baseball is from practical knowledge and actual experience. I am not a "knocker"; I am a "booster"; and the steam-roller process is for the purpose of smoothing out all the rough spots in baseball in hopes that we may profit through our mistakes of the past. to his wife's room and with a set of diamonds didn't cost a cent less. He walked down in room and opened a boat. See with his manager cussed Mr. Johnson's theatrical engagement. He received a delegation per men and posed photographs. He sat down to a silver and cut glass a turkey dinner. And following this world's champion nu FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS As a Purse Offered Burns and Johnson by Hugh Mcintosh. SAN FRANCISCO, January 7—A cablegram sent to a sporting editor of this city by Hugh McIntosh, of Sydney, Australia, offers a purse of $40,000 for a fight between Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns, to take place in Australia next September. The Australian promoter proposed that the winner of the fight take the entire purse. The offer is made regardless of the outcome of the championship match between Jeffries and Johnson. ARMSTRONG WITH JOHNSON. Champion Signs One of Jeffries' Proposed Trainers. CHICAGO, December 31.—Jack Johnson yesterday won the first skirmish with Jeffries by stealing away one of the retired champion's proposed trainers, Bob Armstrong. The latter arrived in Chicago and closed plans with the heavyweight champion whereby he will accompany him on his theatrical tour of the country, which opens Saturday in Ft. Wayne. The show will be along the same lines as the "Athletic Circus," in which Jeff is starring now. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER JOHNSON SPENDS HOLI- DAYS WITH AGED MOTHER Chicago Receives Him with Wide Open Arms. Special to THE-FREEMAN. CHICAGO, January 6—Jack Johnson, world's champion heavyweight pugilist, the only colored man who has ever attained that honor, the man who on July 4 next is to fight James Jeffries for the richest purse ever hung up for a battle in the "squared circle," arrived in Chicago December 24 to spend the Christmas holidays with his aged mother, Mrs. Tina Johnson, whom he had not seen in seven years. Those who think the life of the pugilist is nothing but solar plexus punches and hard knocks would have been disillusioned yesterday had they witnessed Mr. Johnson's arrival. This is what happened: Mr. Johnson drove up to his mother's home, at 3344 Wabash avenue, in his new $10,000 automobile. He got out of his machine and walked into the mahogany vestibule of his mother's $11,000 home. He removed his mink-lined overcoat and sealskin cap, embraced his parent and mingled with hers a few real tears. He stepped out into the living room and kissed his six-year-old son, who was playing with a $10 toy automobile under a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Sniffs at Turkey. He walked out into the kitchen, opened the door of the new $150 gas range and took a sniff of the twenty-pound turkey and the canvasback duck that were being roasted in expectation of the event. He walked up the walnut stairway THE WOMEN'S WEEKLY NEWS to his wife's room and presented her with a set of diamond earrings that didn't cost a cent less than $500. He walked down into the reception room and opened a bottle of Pommery See with his manager, while they discussed Mr. Johnson's $1,500 a week theatrical engagement. He received a delegation of newspaper men and posed fro a number of photographs. He sat down to a table laden with silver and cut glass and ate a bountiful turkey dinner. And following this Jack Johnson, world's champion pugilist, stretched his six feet and 220 pounds of solid sinew and bone down on his mother's new $300 davenport and took a well-earned nap. And those who don't believe that it is a fine thing to be a world's champion heavyweight ought to see the way that Jack Johnson is idolized by the colored population out in the vicinity of 3300 Wabash avenue. Most of the local colored aristocracy paid their respects to the champion yesterday. They were coming and going all day. In the house they found a family gathering, consisting of Johnson, his wife, his mother, his sister, her children, Johnson's son, Li'l Artha; his brother, his manager, his manager's friends, and a few of the distant Johnson relatives. As for Mrs. Johnson, the mother, she was too much occupied with her son to think about the coming great event of the age. There was real joy in her eyes when she greeted the big fighter, and she never let him get out of her sight all the time he was in the house. Mrs. Johnson is a typical Southern "mammy," big-boned and sober-faced. It takes only one glance at her to see that it is from his mother that Johnson gets his physique. She was persuaded with difficulty to talk about the coming fight, but when she did talk she was emphatic. "Win that fight?" she asked. "Why, Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. 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It's going to be a fast fight. I think you'll see the finish inside of fifteen rounds. I intend to adopt a style of fighting that will make Jeff come to me. There will be plenty of infighting. When I get him coming I intend to use my uppercut. I think that will fix him. "About May I 1 start for the coast. I shall open training quarters at Ocean View, near San Francisco. My training partner will be Gunboat Smith, the big sailor, who knocked me down in the fight we had out at the coast. Besides him, I shall have Jack Heinen and Monte Cutler. "The story about Joe Gans being a member of my training crew is bunk. When Joe was champion he wouldn't let me come around his training quarters. I don't feel that I owe him anything. Bob Armstrong is not to be in my camp, either. He probably will help Jeffries." PLANS SCHOOL FOR UMPIRES. Forty Lessons Before Diploma Can Be Obtained. CINCINNATI, January 7—President John Spinney, of the Virginia Valley Baseball League, plans a school for umpires. Forty lessons will constitute a course and graduates will receive a diploma. There will be four instructors, of whom Bill Carpenter, who umpired in the Southern League last season, will be the chief. The organization will have headquarters in Cincinnati. JOHNSON ANXIOUS TO BEGIN HIS TRAINING He Wishes Long Trip on the Road Ended—Expects to Lose No Time. CHICAGO, January 1.—Heavyweight Champion Jack Johnson left Chicago yesterday for Logansport, where he was slated to appear last night in a one night stand at one of the theaters. Before he departed he appeared in Judge Petit's court and had dissolved the injunction which was issued a few days ago by Judge Winds, restraining the champion from appearing at any local theater during the week of January 2. The injunction was issued by Judge Winds after he had heard the evidence of the Weber Brothers, owners of the Alhambra Theater, who asserted they had a verbal agreement with the champion to appear at their theater during the week of January 2. Judge Petit ruled that the complainants had not shown sufficient reason why Johnson could not appear at any theater at which he saw fit. TO THE COAST After Tour. Jack was in his usual happy frame of mind as he went about the task of packing his belongings for the tour, and he was in the middle of the monotony of the show business, and asserted he would be glad when he had finished the tour which he was just starting. He intends to do some hard training near the end of the tour, and at its close will go direct to the coast to begin hard work for the fight. He said he had practically settled on Ocean Springs as his training headquarters. "I will be glad when I have finished this tour," big Jack said, as he was making arrangements to have his trunks sent to the depot. "Every day brings the fight closer, and I am anxious to get settled down to hard work. This I cannot do on the road, but near the close of this tour I intend to do considerable road work and a lot of boxing. I realize I will have to be in grand condition to beat Jeffries and I certainly intend to train hard and faithfully for this fight. "I cannot say exactly just when this tour will end. I have contracts which will keep me busy until the middle of April, but I am going to try and cancel some of them, because I want at least ninety days for training. I do not intend to have any stars in my training camp. All I will have will be some fighters who will make me mute and who will be as clever as Jeffries." BEST ON EARTH. EDUCH FREEMAN renewal for the 1909 subscription for the BEST PAPER ON EARTH for news of the colored people. Yours for success. P. M. 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Shoes for street and dress wear with heels of var- ions hights, welts and turned soles, short and long vamps—any style you prefer is here, and it’s riced for much Jess now. B50 to $4.00 shoes are selling Bao ics Regular $5.00 shoes are selling Biever recover ado Hoc POO 6 00 and $7.00 shoes are selling Boe neds As pn ee eae ~Second ftoor, north. L. S Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. « J ereyY AND SoOreTY. | GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Po- litical, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Thé Daffodil Embroidery Club met ‘Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Alice Dunn. ~ ‘The Lottos will meet this evening with Miss Edna Scott, 1110 North Senate ave- nue, Mr. John Miller was in the city last Week, en route from Detroit, Mich., to .West Baden, Ind. Dr. Mrs. and Miss Juanita, Martin passed through Indianapolis from New Albany on their way to Muncie. Mr. George Slaughter, representative of ‘The Freeman, says, “All men are made of dust and dust'settles. “Are you a man?” Ray. W. Hi Riley, pastor of Gunn's Tab- ernacle, Lexington, Ky., will preach at Simpson's Chapel at 11 ‘o'clock. Carter F. P, Temple was granted a_di- vorce from his wife, Hagar Temple, Mon- day morning, In Room 3, Judge Carter. ‘The Magnolia Pleasure Club, met Thurs- @ay afternoon with Mrs. Patria ‘Taylor, in West Thirteenth street. A short talk’ by all of the Jadies\was very enjoyable. A two-course lunch was served. ‘The hostess was presented a club souvenir. ‘The next meeting wil! be with Mra, Turner, in West Pratt strect, Mr. George Bundy and wife were the guests of his uncle, Mr. AVilliam Bell, tn forth West street, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Bundy spent Christmas with Mr. Bundy's mother and father, the Rev. and Mrs- Jason Bundy, at Edwardsville, TUL, who celebrated thelr fifteenth wedding an- niversary. Hear the Rev, W. R. Wilson, D. D., evangelist of Ohio, at the Union Taber- hacle Baptist Church, where a great re: vival is in progress every night. Special meeting Sunday_afternoon. Don’t. fail to come to these meetings that are being held for you and your friends. Will you come? Rey, R. D. Leonard, pastor. Miss Laura Wolfolk was hostess for an informal reception to a number of her friends New Year's eve at her home in Columbia avenue, Miss Hazel Wolfolk assisted in receiving the guests. ‘The house was tastefully decorated with red, green and white, which formed a canopy, over the dining’ room table, on which a dainty repast Was served. The out-of-town guests were Miss Newman of Anderson, ‘Miss Hines of Shelbyville, Ind. Witherspoon United Presbyterian con- gregation is making rapid strides forward since entering their new home in_ West street, between St. Clair and Walnut streets, ‘The congregation, has almost doubled its attendances. ‘The Sunday-schoo! has been re organized, with Dr. H. 1. Hummons as superintendent, Its attend- ance has more than doubled. Mr. Samuel ‘A. Ratiiffe has been secured as director of -the choir. He is making of it a fine body CITY'S BLACK CABINET SEES SHANK. Plums Will Soon Fall in the Way of This Set. Eyer since Mayor Shank was inaugurat- ed at noon Monday a large, heavy dark cloud of human ilk has been seen hovering About ‘the corridors of the Majestic. butld~ ing, where the chief executive of this elty has temporary quarters, and for what rea- son there are those who understand and a very few that don't. Only yemerday a newspaper man hayfiened along the way and secing this particular cloud made ef- fort to find out Just what it consisted of, because It looked so far different from every other he had ever seen, Securing # Inleroscope he turned ft upon the obj-ct. Dut nothing was invisible other than an ordinary storm cloud. Having a little pa- “The Best at the Price— No matter what the Price."” | STORE COMPANY, | B42 to B58 Mass. Ave. | —EeE———E GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale Florida sweet, oranges, omly 100 zen, 1 lay, while Rye (0c, Fancy Maryland solid packed red | i t toes, doz: tans Foret ecieeenenn BOE F eded raisins, full Tb. package, 2 packages.. LOC | Large bottle pure tomato catsup, 2 bottles 1c, or one bottle & (| fee ens oa Oke Our basement blend cof- fee, 250 value, tos pons BOC. Ola Trish foie 10c cans, it 6 tt 6 Gabe Sea ease ee pon ees 20c ele een foes 2 2c sersed Re oeantifal Broce, ASE eer ee eee eno a ne eae ee Shank came upon the scene. It was that the cloud bursted and the sign of the “City's Black Cabinet” shown everywhere. ‘True, it was the broad smiles and hearty handshakes of the “City's Black Cabinet,” Messrs. Gordon Donaldson, Charies Brown, William 1H. Jackson, Henry Jackson and Attorney Hyde were there, lying in. wait twin the’ goods, "AS they’ grasped. the with is ey gras Mayor's warm hands they exeaimed in a chorus, “Oh, we've got you now, you Tas- cal Just fiand over the plum tee! “Well,” says Ley, stnilingiy, “boys, the plums are not quite’ ripe as-yet, but don't you fear; Til certainly deliver the goods And away he went spioning in his. bis automobile, throwing "apples and cigars back to thé “Black Cabinet,” who, stood on the curb, grinning, every. mother's son of them, excepting the well-known " orater, Willlam Jackson, who shouted with mirth, “Lact ‘the plums fall where they may; 1 ali set.” BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. ‘The pastor wiil preach Sunday morning and evening. "At 10-43 a. om., ‘subject, *Ships That’ Pass nthe Night?” 7:20 p. m., "Phe Returning Tides of Spirituality.” Ais. T, A. Smythe will sing a solo at the evening ‘servier entitled “Mother's Pray= fro? 'Sunday-sebool at 12:15 p.m. C. i Prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m." All are ine JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. One of the best and most enjoyable sac- ramental serviees held for @ long time was administered in this chureh on last Sunday morning. ‘The Emancipation service held Sunday evening Was of a high order. | The ad- Grosses delivered by Hon. G. 1. Knox and Attorney R. L. Brokenburr were freighted with reminiscences and instruction. bring- ing new inspiration to all who heard them. ‘The pastor's subject for Sunday morn- ing ut 10:45 will be “Burden Bearing.” Subject for 7:80 p. m., “Never Give Up.” ‘The Sunday-school ineets at 12:45 p. m. ‘The election of officers will take place at this, session. ‘There will be a sepelal church meeting for tie transaction of some. business, in ‘which each member of the church 21 years Of age should be interested, on Monday, January 10, at 8 p.m. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. A banner Sunday at the Monster Mect- ing next Sunday. Dr. James P. Cowan, pastor of Woodruft U. P. Chureh, will be the ‘speaker, taking, as his sublest “The Enrichment ‘of Lite.” Dr. Cowan's wears of experience will qualify him to talk on this subject, In addition to this address the special numbers will inelude the Sweet Psalm Singers of the Witherspoon U. P. Church, and EB. Smyth Jones, a composer of verse, will Tender soine of his own se- Wetlons.” “The Glee Club and. Orchestra Will aiso be on the program, which begins at 3 p.m. ‘These meetings ‘are conducted Syory' Sunday for men only by the Colored ¥. M. C. A. in Jones Tabernacle, ‘Al men are invited to attend the ‘Tues- day and Sunday morning Bible classoe, hich meet atthe Assgelation rooms, “The Tuesday night class begins at 6220 and closes at 7:95. Sunday morning class be- gins at S$ and closes at 9 a. m. Don't forget the Dougiass Memorial to be held at Tomlinson Hall, February 20, at 3p. m. WAITERS’ CLUB AND CAFE. In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fail to look in on the, splendidly located, Well appointed Watters’ Club and cate: nothing fike it the city. The traveling public can not afford to miss {t Special attention. given to” after-theater pees Sy > tres cae Saree eae 3 Cees ee + ae, ee tn eas oe “4 Sse! | ies Bi ‘ ey! | sey Soa X, ei SB EUGENE ARMSTRONG. Jparties, banquets and Sunday dinners. Noon lunch, we. every day. 9 la carte service the very. best at, reasonable prec. ‘Eugene Armstrong, president: foseph Hol: Man, manager, 340 Tdiane avenue, | New whee sane Bld phone. TaTe, EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. At the Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Z. Chureh last Sunday night the pastor, tev. H. J. Calls, D. D., conducted what he was pleased ‘to denominate “an Emancipation Calebration” in an informal manner. ‘The vsual form of religious opening of the Services was conducted by the pastor. after Which Dr. Calls introduced the speakers for the occasion, “The first speaker was Lawyer Brokenburr, a brilliant young man graduate of Hampton Normal and Tadus- trial School at Mamptou, Va. Attorney Brokenburr made a pleasing and eloquent address on the rae question, taking 4 very hopeful view, and backing up his state- ments with siatistic# to, show the progress jade sines the day of emancipation, re- ligiously.. educationally, industrially” and coaimercially, which wag happily, received hy the audience, Next’ Dr. Calis intro- duced the Hon. George L, Knox, who made the address of the occasion. Hy spoke on the past, present and future of the race His reminiscences of slave life as be knew and experienced It were very touching. As Tnost_ of the audience were young” people who had not known anything about, siav- ery practically. Att Knox tought it op- portune to zivi a iste history ao that the People would hyrearter be conversant with the, real attitude of President. Linco'a Upon the question of emancipation. He quoted an extract trom President Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address of Mareh. 4, SGI. to-wit “T have no purpose, dirvetly or Indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe T have no lawful tigit to do so. ‘Those who hominated an deirctod me gid so with tie full knowledge that T had made this and meny similar decitrations, and have never recanted them, and more than this, they placed in the platform for my acceptanc”, And as a law: to themselves aid me, the Clear and emphatic resolution whieh T now fead. ‘Resolved, That the maintenance in- Violate of the Fights of the States, and especially the right of each State to order and ‘control its own domestic institutions according to its own judgment exclusively, is exsential to the falance. of power o2 which the perfection and endurance of our Political fabric depend, and we denounce The layriess invasion by’ armed foree of the Soll of any State or Territory, no matter Under what pretext, as among the gravest of crimes’ ‘I now-teiterate these senti- ments.” “So you see," said Mr, Knox. “that 1am Justified in telling vou that President Lin: in had no thought of emancipating the Negro race. That came about by elrcum- stanees over which Mr, Lincoin had no control, but which he met, as he had to inert i, as & matter of necessity. Mr, Knox closed this very Interesting and In- structive address by admonishing — the young people to improve: thelr opportu tes andl make good men and and: women of themselves. Dr. Calis added a few timely remarks, and thus closed one of the Most interesting ¢maneiparion meetings 0 ty New Year in the city of Indianapolis. POLE Nice. -sumnigned roome:, quiet location. MRS. M. ETTER, 624 Fay- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ——————————— ayer] YoU OUGHT To SEE IT AND know| | tyr] YOU OUGHT To SEE IT AND KNOW] (scarry cue ‘The greatest magazine published in the whole world Is published ‘by a Negro at Be ft Hieade at ea Aa it costs. $2.90 per annum : copies 25 cents each. | Sold. only by” spe. cial Gaents, who, make, $3.00, $6.00 3-00 per day’ selling them. “Agent's i iat atti teh ty Meee of Negro oy Ko if they. sell this book. 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America. ‘And just Uiink: you get the full infor- mation of all tis great Intelligence In print, in it, at the smail cost of only 35 gents, My ‘ncighbor, do not delay : to-day is a day of grace, Make haste to get It While It Is nigh you, even at. your door The information found init. In each ‘copy of i. is worth more than $30 (9 any ast warthy Negro” in Ameriea, who. needs teaching or help of any kind. Why not see Kt? 5. 0. ANDERSON, Special Agent. ds, delivered by Bishop MAE Jones, as. sistant. P.'S—No_ sample copies given away. They are vatuable. NEW ORLEANS, NEWS NOTES. By V. P. Toomas. Special to THE FREEMAN, NEW ORLEANS, ta"A remarkable sale,” says. the, Daily Picayune of Friday, Decimber 31, was ‘reported yestertay gf property: in. the suuane bounded’ by. South Rampart, "Saratoga, Lafayette. and Poy. dias" atsduts" Jose Savieh ‘sold to! the General: Grind” United Onder. of Begungrs ind Sisters of Lovecand Charity, i Negko organization, a piece Of property. fronting "feet on Hampart street oy 83 feet deep, svith bulldings two stories high om tie mum: Berea 334 South’ Rampart strcey, for 324 oo." he property i to be made’ the head Guarters of the doctelg, and it is under: ‘Hood that tne members ontemplat treet ing @ new bullding later on. and competing in’ atcitude “with the ‘Neste rights: Of Pytian, Who have a. seven-story huliding at Gravier and Saratoga, wot far away” ‘The report is correey’ and. itis a fet that the Negroes of Louisiana are really Berinning tor do. something it the wager buying property and. having respectable tusinens places The only ressanelt super that’ ‘they’ are just brginning to. doe so) i tht {1 too% them’ ator tine to reatize the Importanes it gives. snan or 1, people’ to bevowners of big’ property ‘and big’ bust bese ite Negro Sets Se New os aa Bnd" Louisiana’ ate been’ catiine” map money then the Negroes of any etter ees oe Beate in tte GoUntey enG) iar tease teeing doing this for a ione tiie’ nes have, however, wasted, one might say, just thrown sway" imuch of st but ir te teense tings of thelr ‘varlows socleties, they hale considerable money lying idle, which, Iept into real estat’ or business, Would Haake a surprisingly big showing of thrift for the mace Phe Ahowinge at the nights Bytiins’ in the ‘oership. of a $260,000 biilang, Seven stopies high, on ‘hetr oun lot, comer of Gravier and Sirntora streets and. the purchase by. the General Grand United ‘Onder of Brothers und: Sisters of Love and Charity of a property on-South Rampart screct with (wonton buildings on tt gt a cont of 24.000, are, instances which give a fae idea of whut the Negro Teople Can do, tt they want to. through tee Bocleties in this cts” and State, © There ae any ntimber of Negro societies in New Orleans, certainly not less than seventy~ vein" whloh have Shug. surplus. cag fanounte in banks ‘tor ‘sage, ‘erping. {Heme socdetles were ¢o got behind Som en terprise with thelr surplus Money. amd. bush He along with carnestiest and co-operstve Spirit: the affair could not do otherwise than “succeed, and’ the: success would’ be such a brifiant one that it would challenge fie ‘admiration ‘of everybody. and. inspite the Negro ponte with wicater condence their feo! the ‘Negro. would: then uf Supine Mat the white people, ve all ca aoees, eit the premera® ail Wie tocmlaias St how to do things. for he would eae: thal evidences that his ows race has sore Ot all of these thing. too. Anyway, a oo beginning fins been “made: by the Foutstana Negroes, and It ought not to bs Tan ChekOoe ome. ocean: kolee ening: Wiese” Coghiaenee bo spreading aod ellie root and ae that wes wine was Wanting ail the world has to do now Is £0 expect more ‘and’ more of our people, and expect more ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to ‘The Preeman. | Last Sunday afternoon. at 2 o'clock. Rey. BE. Ho McDonald wes installed as pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church. The in- Stallation sermon was preached by Tey. H. Pattison, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Quite a number of the pastors of the Twin Citles, both white and colored, were present to welcome the new pastor. On ‘Tuesday night there was a reception given in honor of the new pastor in the parlors of the chureh, and quite a number of people took advantage of the oppor- tunity of mecting Rev, McDonald... Rev. W. D, Carter preached at St. James A.M. B, Church last Sunday night.” He will re- turn shortly to. Western College, Macon, Mo....The reception gt tie West End Branch Y, W. C. A. on New Year's Day was quite a sucess. About 150 peaple called and were served With refreshments between the hours of 3 and 9 p.m. Many were amazed at the beaudtul and well furnished rooms. Mrs. B. Longley deliy- ered an address at the vesper service on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. 0. C. Hail also detivered on sudvess and ‘expressed her regret in having to leave the work. - Mrs, Belle Graves will have charge of the work In fooking after the classes. M'ss Gladys Wright, our rising young soprano, sang a solo which pleased all presont. ‘The branch hss developed some new taient In a great many. different Hnes... Mrs, O. C. “Hail left this week for Taft, Okla, where sh will teach in the State school” Mrs. Hall ts a valuable worker for the uplift of her race and in her absrnee, which will Inst until summer, she will be missed greatly, Mr. ©. C. Hall wil also go to Mickosee, Okla, and engae in business... Mrs. Mar: guerite Hyatt. 998 Igiehast avenu:. tuts been granted a divores, and will resume her maiden name, Marguerite Detienne.... ‘The Boys’ Culture Club gov a ball at Bowlby Hall on Wedaesday, December 29, About seventy-five young people wir pres ent, and elegant refreshments were served. Mesdames ©. EB. Ward, Delln Pettis, A. White, William Moors and M. L. ‘Terrell acted ns chaperones. Mr. M. A. Bolling Is to be commended upon his’ work among our young boys. ‘The object of the club Is to develop the minds of cur young bovs as well as to direct them in physica! culture, «... The Halo Gala Fair at St. James A. M. EB. Church was quite a succes. ‘the Indies cleared about $160. Mrs. Samue! Hatcher won the prin, ‘a handsome eut- glass bowl, for bringing in the most money at the domestic booth. ....Master James Henly svent the holidays in Chicag) with his dunt, Mrs. C. 8, Thomas. ...Mr. and Mrs. Alien Preneh spent New “Year's in Stillwater, Minn....Mr, and Mrs, J.P. Anderson’ catebrated their “ehina” “wea- ding on Monday night, December 27. Mrs. Yuldo ‘Turner ond RS. Butler assisted in reeelving....Miss Cora I. Anderson _re- ceived a handsom diamond ting for Christ- mes. ... The ladies of the United Charities. with Mrs. J. E. Coak chairman, are doing a great work. During the holidays they distributed $67 among our poor and needy. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Sheetal to THe Freeway. The Knights of Prthias Christmas treat to the children Tuesday afternoon, Deeom= ber 28, bide fair to take the laurels for the holidays. Fitzgerald's Auditorium. was ¢ Scene never to. b= forgotten... Chitdren from all over the city were made welcome. One’ undred and REY, pounds” of cana: was given away... fe proposition Is new on foot to" bulld a colored: bath house and pavition on the city's land. at ‘Texas ‘avenie. Just a. square. from Me. Waits “piace of business Mr.” rank Brown, the pete mover, aurees to etvet combination. bathing establishment. pavil- fon and board walk stores by. April, 1910, 2 ‘Dr, Johnson, one of Baltimore's ta- ‘indus. dentists, is visking Mr. and Men Tle) ed Big Bargains IN Cloaks, Suits, Furs, Blankets, Comforts and Underwear. CLASSIFIED CULUMN FOR SALE. ‘The gouaine Carter's, Rheumatic Remedy vont by'mall on reonipt of price B0 eta. (stamps, ‘Tas cured others: will cure vou. Address B-P. Blodan, druggest, Indianapolis, Ind. Mme.L. C. Parrish Hair Culturing, Manicuring, and Scalp Treatment+~ f & =a) Wa : NN | b re Vad A The largest manufacture. <f Hair prepara- tions in Boston, "Donler +. Pure Human Hair Goods. For growing hair on bald heads and bare temples, use Parrish’s Never Fail Hair Food. Per jar... . . BOe. For developing aid “beautifying the skin, use Parrish’s Orange Flower Skin Food. Perjar. .. ... . . . 250. For cleansing and softening the skin, use Parrish’s Velvet Liquid Powder, Per bottle. os ee es BOG, Forstimulating the growth of the hair, use Parrish’s Wonderful Hair Tonic, Perbottlo ws... ss ss B00. For cleansing, beautifying, and_pre- serving the tecth, use Parrish's Pearl Top Tooth Powder"... = Be. Wigs, Switches, Pomps and Puffs to mateh your hair. Splendid workmanship. Rea- sonable prices, Parris’ Never Fail Hair Food is abso- lutely one of the best preparations on the market. It stops the Hair from falling out or breaking off. Tt beautifies and enriches it, and makes it grow. : Send 10 cents for a sample jar. Agents wanted. Write for terms. MME. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. ‘Mention The Freeman when ordering woods Joseph McGuinn. This is the Doctor's first Visit at tls season of the year. He Was Inuch surprised at oir mild cilmate. +. By. Morris was appointed New Year's Day one of the elt" poor phesicians. Atlantic City Patriarehte No, 78, G._U. 0, of Odd Fellows, held its fiwt meeting’ inthe new Sear Monday fut. ‘The full dress. inspec: on and tee pian will be held tn Odd vie lows’ Tall Monday evening, January 17. The treord tor eutol-towh guests shend- Ing thelr olldays in Auantic City" was Broken last week. The Royal Palace and Hudoipt alone entertained. oner one. thou- kind, The. Brighton, Shelburne, Dennis, St charles “and. Méarihorough-Bienhelm ivone, well led. Proprietor, Witte, 0 fie Mariboroush-iienhelm, gave engi of iis employes a fivesdolian ‘cold piven toe a Christinas gift. «.:Mrs. Addie. Pool, ‘pro: Qrietress of the faqious Pool Villa,” spent New" Year's Day: it Philadelphia... “Miss Banks. i Alexander, "the. nccomplished nigee of Kev. WM, Alesander, p= aident of the Maryland Suffrage League, was quits used. Chiltan ay to, "De Hroncis XN. Cardexo, s. prominent physician of Baltimore, Md.” ‘the brid and-groom nels known tn this elie. Mrs, Cirdego fx a niet of one nt our foremost eltizens Mis, “Joseph “MeGuinn, and. Dr. Cardezs was always numbord among our aumrucr guests. sc eMi and Mrs. Dawglas Bolton, of E27" Lewingtan avenue, gaveca champagne Ship In honor of Mr, ant Mrs, Stokes, of Newport News, Monday, December 21. Among the invitad gusts were Me and Mrs. Clarcne> Witsoa and. Mr. Jaines Cooper. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Ota tke teiseb icon he ace ‘The eclebration of the Emancipation by the choir of one hundred volees was a stand niusies! stcess aud highly enjoyed ty & large sudience.../ Mrs, Barbara Mos- by. of Bt. Lous, Mo., is the xuest of her pother, Mrs. Laura’ Wileox...-Mfr, and Mrs John Oakicy. of St. Louis, ‘are quests of Mz, and Mrs, Evan Tompkins, of Paston siret... Mrs. Anderson and sister. of Nowhviile, were guests of Mrs C, A. Kolley Jawuary t...Mr. Jon M. ‘Trice is ime proving. after being quite Il.... Born to Mz, snd Mrs. Tabe Dixon, a fine xin Jane BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitehing. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. Bert Monn—Dealer in four, feed, hay,, corn, oats, bran, meal. graham flour, corn: meal, cracked corn and all kinds of ground feed,’ $29 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.’ New ’Phone 5188, Old Main 2977. nguykendall & Huftman, dentists, 259% Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate bridge work. New phone 6067. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver, prescriptions. " Anything or- dered by phone will be selected as care- fully ag, it you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld’s Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. Z Re : me © WALK OVER Ay _ SHOES eK \\y For Men and Women. a ui for Balk ood writer Wee WAN s 5 /@SMutchinson’s WY tl A WALK OVER BOOT SHOP CHRON ETTACNEGISAE 5 Worth Pennsylvania Stroot Carter’s Furnishing Goods Co., 159 North Illinois Street. Carter’s Specials | tose sttisitosiias $10 ge acc Se ho THE HABERDASHERY STORE YOU CAN’T MISS IT, NEXT TO STUCKY’S DRUG STORE. Discrimination Sete aeons fe ts CTE ees use only the : SE See ea ‘REST EASY’ Se RonbleDeck Bed Spring, itis ESRENSSS SANS ob 2 ecie ee the discovery of the period Sag Sa: eee intuscourtactonot prtoct Sees ce eee Doddlng.. They rest ali parts a item’ <del ier <r Tare declers at sin” Mato by the Absolutely Guaranted PURITAN BED SPRING CO., - INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GREAT SPECIAL SHOE SALE! pas all OF ODD LOTS OF a 7 WAG MEN and WOMEN’S “i High Grade Shoes. yA A Perfect Fit Guaranteed. & Po aE ¢ AE ‘Wauk E-Z Shoe Store, gaaSis” 2" i, 147 North Mlinois Street. SS sd ~ 3 cos. Y { MONEY TO LOAN. A Splendi¢ Lin ] OF SUIT CASES 8c UP, You Can't Beat These Bar gain; | ) ALL LOANS STRICTLY PRIVATE. BUFFALO LOAN CO., 242 Massachusetts Ave EITHER GIVE SOME TIME TO, OR BE EDUCATED IN 4s 2 a Cc, 71 The High Educational College of Gior) IT WILL EDU )U RIGHT, Main Building Gor. Hi; (2nd and Dorr Streets, BOSTON, U te Arehbishop Justus J. E ‘=, Chief Instructor N.B. ‘True Women Missionaries an God educated free of charge If you do not need educating in TE 4HT OF LIFE or do not wish to be educated in The High Education Yory, please remember that this college is mow educating people who are cork’ for. God. and. for tht. sa vation of the hetptess and unlearned, peo harge, and you might. pleas God'to ‘be so kind as’ to'do a kind. {elon Wing ‘act for thie College of Glory. by giving a donation to the Bapen ‘his eoltege. Tk 11 1S NO MOS FAN'S 000 It wit help to ean ‘the Negro people front rn ation. Tt will employ “10,000 associate. t GREAT AND GLORIOUS IS TE OF THIS COLLEGE In the Negro race aia in the world at lai Ring! -and “shorthand-—tausit freealno—togetiier with all main. pointe Waa of suegess ‘of Tite and tue righteousness. Office, “T4 ‘Highland S Massachusetts Ehone G08-1 Tox JUEVANS, D. G,, Pros N, Bo—Branches ‘and associated teach allege are to be in’ every city and town in America Where Our people | IF YOU received a raise in your wages January first, don’t regulate your living so as to use it all up, Live as you did on the old salary and deposit the increase with this where it will grow and increase; and each succeeding month of the New Year add to it and before the end of 1910 you will feel proud of your bank account. One million dollars capital, every cent paid, and five hundred thou- sand dollars surplus, every cent earned, is pledged to you to make good our promise. THE INDIANA TRUST 60, (A Home for Savings.) EAT AT “DEACON GRAY'S” 226 Indiana Avenue, when in Indianapolis. Special rates ~~ to the Theatrical Profession, | Opponite The Freeman Office. THE FREEMAN AT AUSTIN, TEX. she; Rreomant-as be sutured «1 HB gut Scrand, Site "walter kt thomas Sete O80 Take Pa | a tice! ‘ ai-Annual Trouser i a. We have pur- ver fifteen hurt. « 1 Ends to be P » Trousers to y at $2! 59.98, $4.98, All uly double the pricy No connection with r house. The ‘cutsch T. ng Co. 113 S. is Street. J. WAL) HOUGE, REAL ALE, Fire. Accident ané carance. Bee m8 forbargsiunlé you wtgra home ot Investment “Cash ents ‘BOTH F» $173. So Indiane Ave.. a Yanapolll 124 —___ — ‘The Bureka Cor fale at The Freeman office, 226 » Sivente.