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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 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1910. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS 95C; ONE YEAR $1. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL DIRECTOR DURAND TAKING ACTIVE STEPS Officials Emphasize the Importance of Securing an Accurate Report on General Status of the Colored People. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., January 12.—Hon. E Dana Durand, the energetic, Director of the thirteenth census, is exhausting every resource of the country to interest the people of the country in the matter of securing an accurate report on the educational, agricultural, industrial, commercial and religious status of the race. Circumbers touching many phases of the race have been economical to the people and particular pains have been taken to see that the announcement showing the simplicity of the enumerator's test reaches the type of colored men desired by the government to prepare schedules that can be used absolutely correct as human agencies can make them. As has been stated elsewhere, Director Durand, in response to the demand of representative officials of the government, asked Dr. Thomas Jesse Jones, of the University Institute, the responsibility of devoting ways and means of getting the government to the status of the colored people of this country. His thorough acquaintance with the practices affecting the Negro and the African-American many years in the work of racial development, render him the best fitted superintendent of the very delicate and far-flung laborers of his task, require. Positioned Dr. Jones to be responsible the various States, especially in the South, for the purpose of gauging the situation and determining the plan of action of the government, ministers, the teachers, the most progressive business men and the principal farmers in the sections visited, and he will effort to stir up the masses. --- Other cities which are looming up with Albany, and Washington, Of these more COST OF LIVING DEALER BREAD shall be given him and his water is SURE. I have never seen the righteous for- saken nor his seed begging BREAD. C HAYWORD Kicking scarcely ever bring the mark in reach will be said later. Dr. Booker T. Washington has given assurance in a public letter that all will be given a chance to make arguments in their own behalf. Grand Master W. L. Houston and Former Grand Master Edward H. Morris, of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, will attend the regular session of the sub-committee management. It is hinted that business of more than usual significance is to be transacted at this meeting, and the degree of anxiety by the craft in this "neck-o-the-woods." The grand master and the ex-grand master (frequently styled "the host") by his presence at the most enjoyable time on Saturday night at Odd Fellows Hall, when the District Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia turned out en masse to do them honor. Eloquent speeches were made by Messrs. W. J. H. H. and T. Vernon, Recorder John C. Dancy and other well-known. local lights in the fraternal world. Harmony was the watchful of the occasion. District Grand Master W. L. Poldard pressed gracefully. --- Mr. W. D. Johnson, of Georgetown, KY, is in the city on business, and is the guest of Mr. H. P. Slaughter, of 2238 Oakland, Md., who is posed of his interest in Lexington Standard, of which he has long been editor, but may embark in journalism again at his old stand in Louisville, resuming Dr. E. S. Underwood, of Kentucky, Standard Dr. E. S. Underwood, of Grass Bugle, at Frankfort, Ky., and also enjoying a lucrative medical practice in the Kentucky capital, is also here, the Fairmount Heights. It is understood that both of these stalwart Kentuckians are candidates for high-grade berths in the city, and there are those in his suspicion that they confide their aspirations to President Taft in a heart-to-heart talk while "in our midst." Among other distinguished visitors in the city are Dr. R. S. Underwood, burg. Va., and Dr. Harrison L. Harris, of Richmond, who are being shown the sights and given legal advice by Attorney Thomas L. Jones, a fellow-Virginian. At a recent public meeting of the Second Baptist Lyceum, of which Lleut. R. E. S. Tooney is president, a resolution passed of the Gallinger amendment to the Morrill acts, applying the funds distributed by the federal government for the encouragement of agriculture and the conservation of the environment. The resolution, after stating the case succinctly and pointing and pointing out the benefits derived from a scientific study of agriculture at the nation's capital, went on to say: "We believe that Howard University and the George Washington University should receive equal allotments of this fund." President Toomey, Lawyer B. L. Gaskins, John E. Collins and Thomas Beckett were designated as a committee to bring the proposition to the Senate. There is a strong probability that the proposition will be granted. The allotment of the scientific research at Howard, which is being stimulated by the approaching completion of the new $50,000 science grant, will be made in the Morrill benefaction, and Howard University, representing the race that has the largest per cent. of agricultural science on the continent, should have its just share. --- President Taft's endorsement of the proposed semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress for 1913 has given the movement national proportions and the movement a promptly pass the bill providing for the commission of seven to lay the plans for such an exposition, and upon receiving the report of said commission, he promptly hand over a guarantee its success. A number of cities have already entered the race to furnish the site for the great show. Norfolk, where the Jamestown Exposition was held with a proposition to use the grounds and buildings still remaining on the spacious campus north of the city. Mayor A. A. Moss of Norfolk, has written a letter to Dr. Booker to Washington on the proposal out that the ideal spot for such a celebration, adding that it is the nearest available place to the exact spot where the Negro began his work in the city. A little less than three hundred years ago, Mayor Moss is of the opinion that the fine buildings and immense grounds can be put in prime condition with a guide, the leading exponent of thought among the colored people of Tidewater, Virginia, is moulding sentiment at a rapid rate or the Jamestown site and he will display Editor Young and his cohorts will not be behind when the award is finally made. The best whites and the most progressives and will enlist the aid of every influence within their reach in their effort to entertain this great movement. Judge Robert H. Terrell, as was predicted, has been reappointed as one of the five judges of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, for a term of four years. He and his associates will be promptly confirmed by the Senate, and enter upon their own anew this week, and the payment is $25,000 per year and the jurisdiction includes all debtor's causes involving not more than $500. Hon Robert Heberton Terrell, one of the acknowledged leaders of his race in this district, was appointed as the mayor of the bar, regardless of race, is a native of Virginia, and is no win his fifty-three year. He came to Washington with his father immediately after the Civil war and received the degree of his curate lature, being the man of his race to this distinction, and he was one of the commencement speakers. He graduated from the law department of Howard University, and was admitted to the bar in 1894. He was appointed as the Supreme Court of the United States, in 1893. From 1899 to 1893 he served as chief assistant to the Hon. John R. Lynch, Auditor for the Navy department, and from 1910 to 1914 he was appointed by President Roosevelt as justice of the peace, he brilliantly administered the functions of principal of the M Street High School. Throughout his career he has been deeply indentified with the professional, religious, journalistic, fraternal and social life of the nation's capital, and has evinced a deep and constant interest in the moral obligations of the colored people. His reappointment is a fitting reward for his helpfulness to his race and nation, and gives eminent satisfaction to the masses and classes of this community. Mrs. Arthur Simmons, wife of the former messenger at the White House, is dead. R. W. THOMPSON. MINEOLA. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. On January 8 our town was lively. There were horse traders from all parts of the country, and they were willing to buy us horses. Weaver gave a lecture on the streets on the subject' Six Years in Bondage and Freedom at Last. He warned the whites of the town that they were from the penitentiary, and not grow up in idleness. Later on there was preaching on the streets by a colored man en route East from London, and an a good newspaper, see Sandy Anderson. EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK THE FALLS CITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION MET DR. J. H. FITZBUTLER MAKES ADDRESS East End Colored Library and Improvement Association Has Begun Campaign-The Night Schools Opened. By Carry B. Lewis Louisville, Ky. Special We are much surprised to hear one of the leading theatrical ladies of a popular company state that she never read a news journal," and that she read books. Her parents kept her from reading the New York papers because they were "yellow journals," and that she read books. Her mother, her to read books, but it would have also beep equally as commendable to read conscientious and well edited newspapers. Speakington, in addressing the student body at Tuskegee, January 2, said: "First, I want to mention the importance of constant reading; trying to keep in touch with others, and to read with others through constant, systematic reading. You will do yourself an injustice, unless, wherever and whenever it is possible, or practicable, you get hold of a daily paper and read it. What is so important is what is going on in the outside world. Then, if possible, get hold of one or two weekly papers, one or two monthly magazine, or a book. You are constantly reading something that is not only in line with your immediate work, but something that will broaden your open you and keep your spirit fresh with the latest news. In a word, you will go backward, you will become narrow, you will become narrow and loose much that you are no getting unless you are constantly studying, constantly reading." We wish not to give the young miss any rule, but urge her to have this rule carried out and she will find that she lives in the city and that she pass on. There is no doubt about it, people become archaic and dull unless they keep up the happenings of the day. The press, history of yesterday, and all the joys, the sorrow and the progress, advancement and news of the day is mirrored forth in a daily newspaper. As a news reporter and interpreter, we indorse Dr. Washington's address. Rev. P. H. Kennedy, editor of the Missionary Visitor, was in the city this week, the guest of Mr. Edwena Thomas. Miss Bessie Becks, niece of Dr. H. B. Beck, was married to William Foy, of Winsom-Salem, N. C., on Wednesday of this week. The Louisville night schools opened Monday night with a very large attendance. There are five night schools, and they are proving quite a help to those in attendance. Miss Mamie Duvalle will entertain at her residence, 1923 West Chestnut street, Friday night. Duvalle is one of Louisville's most charming year misses, and a pleasant evening is expected. The married ladies who gave a swell dance and carriage on New Year's day, at Odd Fellows Hall are planning to give a similar function once more. The first one will most likely take place Saturday. Mr. Carry B. Lewis left this week for Chicago, Ill., to be the guest of Mr. Sam Corker, Jr., and to visit his uncle and the city. While there he will do some special newspaper work for several papers. --- Miss Hazel Thompson has returned from her home at Nashville, Tenn., where she went to spend the Christmas holidays with her brother. Miss Thompson has charge of the conservatory of music at the Y. M. C. A. Miss Daisy Brown of the "Red Moon" Composition and Orchestra has charming actresses on the stage, has recovered from her illness. She left this week to join the company. She was given the medical and hospital attention and now is in the best of health. That the Negroes of the State are anxious that there should be better accommodations on railroads is evidenced by the activity of the committee appointed at the last meeting of the State Teachers' Association. The committee has a memorial prepared to deliver to the State legislature, and the same committee will appear before the railroad commissioners. The weather here has been extremely bad for children to attend school, but the school is very encouraging. At the Central High School arrangements are being made for the final examinations for the mid-year graduating class. The number of students is said to be one of the most brilliant classes that has yet finished from the school. The Falls City Medical Association met last week in D. H. B. Peck, Ninth and Walnut streets. Twenty-four of Louisville's progressive physicians were present at the meeting. Dr. Beck was not only the principal speaker but also the chairman of the committee to the six course dinner. Dr. James H. Fitzbutter, of the Philippine Islands, gave a fine address on the internal workings of the islands and an exhaustive account of the diseases prevalent in that country, and how they were cured. Dr. Fitzbutter Continued on Page Four. SHORT FLIGHTS. BY R. W. THOMPSON On Being Brought from Africa, to |etatton. Dr. Walker aes aciiteinne: Sen Sinn: mone "Twas mercy brought me from my pa gan land, Taught my benighted soul to under stand ‘That there's a God, that there's a Sa vior, too; ‘Once I redemption neither sought nor knew; ‘ Some view our sable race with scorn ful eye— “Their color is a diabolic die.” Remember, Christians, Negroes, black as Cain, May be refined, and join th’ angelic train. —Phyllis Wheatly. see Write it 1910. s A Happy New Year to all! cee 1910 should be the Negro’s banner year. sae Big office never swells the head of the truly big man. se Don’t waste your busy brother's time telling him your troubles. S We hope you made others happy as you journeyed through the Christmas period. eee Say what you will, it is “salve” that makes the world happy. It heals the wounds that vanity feels. ee Having had only one lynching in the year 1909, Virginia is patting itself on the back for its eminent respectabil ity. Negro taxpayers have increased 30 per cent. in the past year, according to @ statistical statement in the Nashville Globe. eee Sensible colored people will not take any stock in “side shows” that pur port to be semi-centennial expositions for 1913. i Better keep an eye on the fellow whose friendship you have to buy. He will sell you out when it is to his in. terest to do so. oe ‘The postoffice address of the Hon. J. ©. Napier, in the near future, will be Washington, D. ©. Our “gladdest hand” is extended. eee ‘The Atlanta Independent is right. Lynching is a national disgrace. The country is waking up to the blot that this crime is placing upon the Ameri can escutcheon. ; sae Help Director Durand to give the ‘Nation an accurate census. Everybody can render some assistance. See that all questions are fully answered and tell the truth without fear or favor. Liberia needs men of capital to de yelop her rich, hidden resources—not mere laborers and soldiers of fortune. If you have money to invest, Liberia has an open door for you. She has an overplus of cheap labor. vee Every city in which there is a con siderable Negro population _ should have a Negro bank. No class of in stitutions so conclusively demonstrate the material progress of a people than havings banks and investment enter prises. eee "That fearless and omnipresent race leader, Charles W. Anderson, is largely responsible for the selection of Corne lius W. McDougald as assistant dis trict attorney for the city of New York. Mr. Anderson is the type of a leader a struggling people must have if they would achieve success. 2 ‘There will be but. one semi-centen: nial exposition of Negro progress in 1913. That one will be led by Dr. Booker T. Washington, under the pa- tronage of the National Negro Busi ness League and with the active sup part of the President of the United States and the Congress, +e It onght to occur to our leaders of large aspirations that there are other good offices under the general govern- ment than those occupied by Messrs Rev. C. T, Walker, recently selected vy Dr. Booker T. Washington as an associate counselor to arrange the pre Mminary plans for holding the semi. centennial exposition in 1913, is member of the board of directors of the successful Georgia State Fair Asso 2 ciation. Dr. Walker has had ample ex. perience in the management of Negrc progress displays to make him a valu- able assistant in arranging for the race's greatest exposition in 1913. If the papers had not taken the pains to tell the country that Cornelius W. MeDougald, the newly appointed assistant district attorney in New York City, # a colored man, most of us would have thought, from his good old Corkonian cognomen, that he is an Irishman. Mr. McDougald is a capa ble lawyer, and, though one of the youngest practitioners at the bar, has demonstrated eexcutive capacity of the fhighest order. He has our congratu lations. Tennessee white people know more about the Negro since the visit of Booker T. Washington than they ever knew before, and are in a better posi- tion than ever to sympathize with their situation and understand more clearly than before in what way they can remedy the ills complained of. In arranging for the Washington tour of ‘the State, J. C. Napier rendered a dis- tinet service to both races in Tennes- see. Large and influential churches, led by a strong pastor, can do more good for the race than ‘a lot of weak and struggling congregations, harassed by a debt too big for their numbers to handle, and held back from construct- ive effort by a poorly-paid preacher, who cannot think of the general needs jof the people for worrying about the specific needs of himself and family. In combining and purchasing the fine and ample St. Peter's Church, in Bal- timore, the members of Bethel and St. John’s A. M. E. Churches set an exam- ple which might be profitably followed by our divided churchmen in many other cities of the land. “In union there is strength.” «The Birmingham Reporter is mak- ing a magnificent fight against the “jim-crow” theaters in Alabama's prin- cipal city, and is justly condemning the colored people who patronize them and pay first-class prices for the ques- tionable privilege of climbing up a dark stairway in an alley to get a seat in the “peanut gallery.” The colored people of Birmingham should make a practical settlement of their amuse- ment problem as the colored people of Washington, New Orleans and other Negro centers are doing—by providing theaters of their own, where they may march in through the front door with- out fear and trembling, and occupy the best seats at a reasonable price of ad- mission. sae Bishop E. W. Lampton, Grand Mas- ter of the Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge of Masons of the State of Mississippi, with characteristic fore- sight, has purchased 1,000 acres of land for a Home for the Widows, Orphans and Aged Masons. The land is esti- mated to be worth $20,000. The shrewdness of the investment is shown in the fact that experienced financiers predict that within a year the land will support the home, and at the same time yield a handsome dividend to the Grand Lodge. Bishop Lampton has also arranged to establish an agricul- tural and industrial school in connec. tion with Campbell College. ‘The col- lege is one of the mest helpful educa- tional centers in the State of Missis- sippi, and is under the jurisdiction of the A. M. E. Church. The idea of having a commission to pass upon the advisability of holding a sembcentennial exposition is a wise ‘one, in that through such a body Con- gress can have before it a collection of authentic data upon which to debate the propriety of the enterprise and to accurately determine the amount of money necessary to insure its success. No one can hope to go to Congress and secure an appropriation of ,a quarter of a million dollars on a cold demand, not backed up by definite facts, figures and an argument that will convince the doubting “watchdogs” of the treas- ury that the scheme is honest and above board and that it will do a lot of good for a whole lot of people. That is the proposition plainly stated, dreamers and theorists to the contrary notwithstanding. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF US. ‘ro the malior? You wil hd enclovea money order, for the renewal of my. sub- seription, which please send this week, as Teel dat without “Tae PrzzaN in my mace. 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St. NEW ORLEANS NEGROES AND WHITE LEADERS Celebrate Together Emancipation Day —Mayor, President of Progressive Union, Former Dean of Tulane University and President of Jeanne Fund Attending in Their Official Capacities and Making Addresses of Encouragement, Co-operation and Good Will, and Dr. R. E. Jones and Rev. W. S. Chinn Speaking for the Negro Race—Boom Launched for New Orleans as Place for Holding Semi-Centennial Exposition Proposed for 1913. BY V. P. THOMAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special AWKY ORLEANS, La., January 2.— Emancipation Day anniversary celebration in this city had some very significant features about it this year, and the leaders among the Negro people who arranged the auspicious occasion deserve the hearty congratulation and confidence of the race. The celebration was in the Longshoremen's Hall, on Jackson avenue, Saturday night, and while the attendance was somewhat disappointing in point of number of Negroes out to commemorate the anniversary of the memorable act of American justice to the race, the presence of the Mayor of the great city of New Orleans, of President Philip Werlein, of the Progressive Union, and of Prof. Dillard, member of the board of trustees of the Jeanne Educational Fund for the development of rural schools for the colored children of the South, is regarded as a good sign that the white and colored people in this section are beginning earnestly to co-operate on vital points of difference which made the races antagonize each other in all the past forty-odd years, and as making up, on this account, for the disappointing attendance. Rev. Walter Scott Chinn, who is very well thought of by the Mayor, W. Werlein, and Prof. Dillard, all prominent leaders among the white people in the city, State and South, planned the features of the occasion and planned adroitly and successfully, indeed, when results are taken in consideration, in a review of what was brought about, said and done by representatives of the two races at the time. On the platform sat the prominent white leaders already mentioned, with Rev. Walter Scott Chinn, Dr. R. E. Jones, editor Southwestern Christian Advocate; Mr. Paul Alexander, the master of ceremonies; Rev. John Marks, Editor M. G. Bobe, of the Republican Liberator of this city, and Mr. Unque, general secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A, of this State, and in the auditorium about 300 colored people of both sexes. Following the Mayor's who was the address of Mr. Werleh, who encouraged the colored people to go into office building of their own, to establish banks, open business places and to enter into all kinds of business and commercial activities like the white people. He said that the white people would encourage the Negroes in all such efforts; that Negroes were an important and much-needed element of the population; that if the Negroes were to emigrate from the city, their doing so would very greatly embarrass the progress of New Orleans, and that it would be many years after they left before the city could recover from the great loss that their leaving it would cause. He said that the colored people were a new race, and could not expect to be the equal of the white race until they have had the experience in doing things that the whit race has had. He said that the Negroes have well fifty years more their freedom, but yet had much more to entitle to enjoy equal privileges, position and powers with the white people who have made so much of history for themselves. He said he believed that even if the war measure which emancipated the Negro had not become a necessity of the war, the South would have freed the Negroes voluntarily, and that therefore the white people of the South do not withhold the encouragement of the war measure which gave his race its freedom. There was place, he said, for the white man and the Negro to live side by side in the South, each to work along the lines of his own endeavors, without friction or ill will, and that if the Negro remained working on the lines of effort that are proper for him to pursue, the white man will find no fault with his efforts, and will always encourage him and help him to elevate himself. He said the white man wants the Negro to keep out of the neighborhoods that the white people have reserved for themselves to live in, and to be contented to live to himself in neighborhoods set apart for the Negro people; that under such arrangements each race could make its own showing, in the life it lived, in the business it was doing, in the progress it was making, and in the wealth it was accumulating, and also in the success it was achieving as a race. He said he knew that in uttering such views and sentiments there were some in the audience in the advanced class of colored people who did not relish hearing such things, but that it was his conviction that what he said on the point was best for both races. He said that he personally had none but the best of feelings for the Negro; that he was one of those who had been carried in the arms of a "black mammy" for whom he would go far and do much to help or protect. That there were other white men like him who would go to the front to protect the colored people whenever the need arose. He said that it was proper for them to do so as long as the Negro did not interfere with what belonged to the white people. He said that when the Negroes were about to dedicate their $200,000 building which they erected in this city, that they invited him to address them on the occasion, and he accepted the invitation, but that he learned later and before the day set for the dedication that they had appropriated for the name of their society the name that belonged to a white organization, and he thereupon declined to address them or thereupon declined to use them in writing due to their belong to them. Mr. Werlein was here referring to the dedication of the seven-story Knights of Pythias Temple, but he carefully refrained from using the name, which the audience understood fully he was talking about. He is a K. of P. himself, and is one who objects to the Negroes using the name for their organizations for their organizations which the white people have for theirs; that in doing so they needlessly confused things and at the same time showed a lack of initiative and originality on the part of their race; that the white people wanted what they originated for themselves, and objected to the Negroes using it without their consent. He said using the names and titles of fraternal organizations was not the same as using the names of a people's religion, and that anyway the white people do not object to the colored people using their religious names. Mr. Werlein was listened to with close attention, and the kind things he said received cordial applause. office publish no en- com people. would h eff- ardant popu- ce to tag so the at it tive headlines. He said he did not blame the newspapers for featuring what they regarded as matters that would go well for their business, but he thought they might make their business pay as well by reporting the acts of good-will in those attractive forms which they use to call attention to the acts of ill-will which occur among men. In a word, Prof. Dillard's address was a strong plea for good-will among the people, and especially between the two races. matter who were keeping the ship from sinking, he would cheer them on and ask them to keep up their good work. He said he was, therefore, proud of the presence of the white friends at this celebration, and rejoiced from the bottom of his heart over the encouragement that their presence and their words of good-will offered toward a better and a stronger feeling of friend- ship between the races in this city, and, he hoped, throughout the State and the South. Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, was the speaker to follow Prof. Dillard. Mr. Jones is, above all else that he is, a most intense race man, a man with highly developed civic ideas, with finely cultivated feelings, and more than all he is a great and honest believer in the possibilities of the-Negro race of which he classes himself as one. No man is so awe-inspiring to him as to excite fear enough in him to cause him to find some excuse why not in some way to defend his people from attacks of insinuations or veiled slurs. He had been invited, as had the other speakers, to address the meeting, and he chose to speak after the white gentlemen had spoken, although his name was the first on the list of speakers. He followed the words and sentiments of the addresses delivered with close interest and attention, and was full of glowing feelings when he came forward to speak. He did not need to say how he felt—for that was plain—and the audience saw in his appearance how he felt. His address was eloquent, passionate and inspiring. It was eloquent when he was speaking of his own feeling, it was passionate when he was admonishing the race not to be ashamed of its physical features, and it was inspiring when he was declaring himself a Negro, belonging to that "new race" which had all the future before it in which to make its history and to achieve greatness as a people among the other races of men on earth. He was expected to set Mr. Werlein right in the error that he Werlein made regarding the insinuation that the Negro sought to invade white neighborhoods, and he did so with eminent success by assuring Mr. Werlein that it was the white man that was doing the insulting all the time. He said that the Negro was not here by any choice of his own, and he wished it understood that when he said "here" he did not mean in the South or in the North or in any section or country, but he meant on earth, where God had put him, and he had a right to live somewhere, some place among men, without doubt, and was going to do so and leave the responsibility for his doing so to God, who was responsible for the existence of the race on earth. This retort was not only clever, but effectual, and the broad smile of agreement which expressed itself on the faces of Mr. Werlein and the other white gentlemen showed that the point of Mr. Jones reply had reached the spot that he almed it to reach, and nobody was offended. It was clever because it carried a truth that none would deny, and because the truth was shown in such a captivating manner that even he who had provoked the retort was visibly affected by the light to the view presented of the other side of the question, and it was effectual because its effect on the contrary impression Mr. Werlein held on the point was quite likely subjected to a question of doubt in that gentleman's own mind. ADDRESS OF DR. R. E. JONES. Dr. Jones began his address by declaring that the presence of the Mayor of the great Southern metropolis, the city of New Orleans, and that of Mr. Philip Werlien, president of that great organization of business men of the Crescent City, the Progressive Union, as well as that of the former dean of the great Tulane University, Prof. Dillard, all leaders in their several respective lines among the white people of the South, at a celebration on the part of the Negroes of the anniversary of their emancipation was an important and significant event in the history of the race and the South, and that he felt so gratified over its significance that his heart was filled with pleasure beyond utterance. It signified, he said, that the division of sentiment on the question of emancipation of the Negro which had caused so much ill-feeling between the races and so much suffering on account of it—suffering whose burden the Negro people bore the greatest part—was at last to be wiped out, and that if there were anybody that year earnedly and long to see it wiped out it was, God knows, none more than the Negro. He said that such an event as this furnished in itself cause for rejoicing and felicitation, and that if nothing more than the showing of this co-operation and good-will between the races had been accomplished, there was enough in it to inspire the hope that the year 1910 was beginning well and had in store for the race blessings that it had never enjoyed before. He said that it was true that the Negro was a “new race” and had had but less than fifty years in experience in which to fit himself for duties and responsibilities of citizenship, and that it had a good deal to learn and to do yet in history making for himself as a race, but that he deserved the patience of those for whom he had so long been a slave, and asked for this patience with the race on the part of the white brother. Dr. Jones here told the story of an old minister who was crossing the ocean aboard ship for the first time, when the ship began to roll and pitch up and down upon the waves of a stormy sea, and who, fearing the vessel was soon going to the bottom, went over to the captain and asked him if there was any danger of the ship sinking. The captain, he said, told him that there was no danger, and the old minister returned to his quarters, but again went a second, a third and a fourth time to the captain, asking the same question, receiving each time the same reply, when on the fourth time the captain added: "Look down there in the hold; as long as those sailors continue to gamble, there is no danger of this ship sinking." The old minister, he said, shook his head doubtfully and went to bed, but by and by he came rolling out from the rocking and surging of the boat to the hatch hole and, seeing the sailors still at their game, cried out to them with all his heart: "Men, for God sake, don't stop your gambling until this ship gets out of this d—d storm!" Dr. Jones said that the Norguew is like the old minister—he wanted badly to get out of the storm which he was in, and that it did not matter who were keeping the ship from sinking, he would cheer them on and ask them to keep up their good work. He said he was, therefore, proud of the presence of the white friends at this celebration, and rejoiced from the bottom of his heart over the encouragement that their presence and their words of good-will offered toward a better and a stronger feeling of friendship between the races in this city, and, he hoped, throughout the State and the South. Dr. Jones then for a few moments addressed his remarks to his own people, saying he has for a long time wanted an opportunity to speak to the Longshoremen, that great body of working men whose labor and industry have done so much for the building up of the commence of New Orleans and making it the great metropolis of the South. He said what he wanted to speak to them about was regarding the importance of saving their earnings and getting together with their savings and doing something with these money's to make a showing for the race. He said the colored people in this State and city have been making more money than the colored people anywhere else in the country, but had practically nothing to show for it. This, he said, was unfortunate and ought not to be. The trouble with us, he said, was we like to eat too much; we like too much to play "come seben, come 'leben, Big Dot from Boston." The Italian eats his bread and banana, he said, lives, and is giving us examples of what he does with his earnings every day, but we do not profit by the lesson. We don't need to eat so much. He said we are like what appears happened to an old mule that an old man down the coast had in charge to ship on a boat. The mule had a tag on his leg which in some way disappeared, and the old man hadn't noticed it. When the boat landed for the mule the receiving clerk asked the old man where the mule was going. The old man was about to point to the tag on the mule's leg, when he noticed the tag was gone, and replied: "Ef dat ain't too much/ Dat mule done eat up where he is gwine!" Dr. Jones said sometimes it looks like we, too, "done eat where we gwine." Dr. Jones said it was time for the race to be growing wiser. He said the Negroes should increase the number of their homes. He said we have not got homes enough. Some of us don't know what the word home means. We live too contentedly in somebody else's home, paying rent all the time for the privilege. He said we should all have our own homes, and that it did not matter how humble it was, so long as it was his own. No one, Dr. Jones said, who never lived in his own home knows how it makes a man feel to be owner and master of the house he lives in. He said it should be the highest ambition of every Negro to get himself a home. He said there were loan associations and homestead associations and opportunities for loaning from individuals with money, all around us, and that no honest man need go on living in a rented house when he could do better by simply saving the money he throws away. What is the race, he asked, doing with the money it is making here? Where is it putting the money? It is doing nothing with it as a race. It has no race enterprises of any kind, and it is not properly patronizing those of the race who are enterprising. These are mistakes, he said, that have been doing great harm to the race. Why, some of us, he said, spend a whole lot of our money trying to turn white the color of our skin and to straighten the kinks out in our hair, just as though we were ashamed of the features we have that God gave us; and we even often hear ourselves singing "I Wish My Color Would Change," a song that every self-respecting Negro should seorn as an insult and forbid any of his own people from dignifying by singing around him. Are we responsible for the color of our skin, for the kind of hair on our head, for the flatness of our nose, for the thickness of our lips, or for the size or shape of our feet? Didn't god make our features as they are, and oughtn't we be satisfied with them? He said: "I am a Negro, and I don't want to be anything but what I am. I am not responsible for the color of my skin. I class myself a Negro, and I am not ashamed that I am a Negro. Some of us believe that when we pass out of this world to the mansions above that God will make us all white. That is an idle belief. God is not ashamed of any of His work, and if He were I would be ashamed of Him as my God, and would not want to be with One who was ashamed of me even within the pearly gates and in the mansions built not by the hands of man in the heavens above. God made us, and we should be satisfied as we find ourselves made. God did not only make us what we are in complexion and features, but He ordained that we should be men among men on earth, and to share in the dominion of man over the other creations that He placed on earth for the service of man." Mr. Jones said: "It has been said that the white people object to Negroes invading and settling where white people live." He said that it was the white man and not the Negro that was the invader; that the white man was doing all the invading himself, for he knew a good thing when he saw it, and was quick to set up his place of business wherever there was any considerable number of Negroes in a settlement. He said that the Negro does not invade white neighborhoods, but the Negro was here by no choice of his own, and he wished it understood that when he said "here" he did not mean in the South or in the North or in any section or country, but he meant here on earth, where God had put him, and he had a right to live somewhere, some place among men, without doubt, and was going to do so and leave the responsibility for his doing so to God, who was responsible for the being of the race on earth. So far as the Negro is concerned, he said, there could be a wall between the races so high that neither the white man nor the black man could scale it to invade each other's home and sacred precincts; so high that there could never be any admixture and commingling of blood of the races; yes, so high that it would be impossible for either race to lose its identity by amalgamation or miscenation. But the trouble is that wherever we are established the whites come and live around us. 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Spend your money with our advertisers, and mention The Freeman, thus you will help us to greater importance and usefulness. The Freeman will appreciate this. The Florida Sentinel of Pensacola, Fla., The Indianapolis Freeman and the New York Age issued handsome Christmas editions, which came to our office in due course of mail and were carefully perused.—American Baptist. Prosperity with an increased cost of living and a stand-still in wages is becoming to the wise men of the government. Gentlemen, we insist upon having a "square deal!" Who profits by the increased cost of living—Do you? The gentlemen at Washington, D.C., should not forget that if they bite and devour one another over this "insurgency business" that in the sweet by and by they will feel the "Pin-Chop," and will be "bitten and devoured." "Sowing to the wind will reap a whirlwind," that's all, gentlemen. We would remind the Baltimore Times and the Savannah (Ga.) Independent that unless hereafter when quoting us, verbatim, in their columns they fall to give due recognition to The Freeman that we shall adjudge them guilty of "editorial plagiarism," and, accordingly, an the next offense, we shall part company with them from our X list. That's all! Congress should hurry the high price food investigation, because the disease is spreading and the gullible public is crying aloud that it has got enough. Think of hens going on a strike before and after Christmas, and the cows refusing to come home. Hurry, gentlemen, and sift this thing to the bottom and avert many more suicides now contemplating on account of the rise in living expenses. The Freeman goes everywhere, its scope is national as well as local when great matters are to be discussed. When the attention of all the race is wanted, when leaders have complaints to make, or causes to defend or suggestions to urge, they always find an open door at The Freeman's office. So, my friends, if you would keep abreast of the times, if you would keep posted, the best thing to do is to subscribe for The Freeman and let it come weekly to your home. Nearly fifty years old as a race and people from slavery, and thus far we can boast of not having produced an "anarchist," a "bomb-thrower," a "black-hand," a "kidnapper," or a "conspirator" against either State or national government, and yet an Italian, German-man, Pole and Irishman can sometimes get in ahead of us, even a Jew must not be omitted, for he can go into the cabinet of a President of the nation, while the Negro sits outside. Here's the Rub. Said Abraham Lincoln: "This country cannot exist half slave and half free," and also, "No question is settled until settled right." The civil rights question went down until settled right, and until then we shall refuse to sing "Sweet Land of Liberty." This is the way our esteemed contemporary, the Indianapolis Independent, puts it: "Shank and Sam Moy Kee are now the heads of the American and Chinese governments of the Hoosier metropolis. The latter has not yet announced his boards, but we understand he has agreed to submit his appointments to the Fan Tau club, the Chow Chow club and other commercial bodies for their approval, so Sam Moy Kee co-ordinator, 'Sam Lu,' has been dodging the place-hunters ever since election. But he is on to the job, his unsubmitted appointments have been approved by himself and Mrs. Shank, and the boards are now at work weed- ing out their several departments, sending the old hands home to rest and making room for the new hands that are seeking him early and late these days of frost and winter. The Negro is not in it yet, i. e., up to this present writing. If we hadn't carefully persued our exchanges this bit of news exposed to view in the St. Louis Palladium would have slipped our notice. It seems that the editor of the New York Age had a vision that the name of his paper wasn't long enough, and so he asked Editor Wheeler, of the "Pal," if it wouldn't look nice to have the name hereafter read "The New York Negro Age." whereupon Editor Wheeler interposed an emphatic No! giving intelligent argument to sustain his objection. We rise to "butt in" and second Bro. Wheeler's motion, as such a characterization of our New York contemporary would relegate it to the rear of Negro journalism, and give convincing evidence that our New York brother has been sleeping on the pillow of "Bellany's Looking Backward." No, no; let's look ahead and keep up with the rapid strides of modern civilization. Wake up, Brother Moore. Acknowledgement. We have received a copy of The National Baptist Commentary, edited by Rev. Messrs. Boyd and W. S. Ellington. We regard it a pleasing and instructive exposition of the holy scriptures—suitable and appropriate for the study of the Bible by both old and young. We also wish to acknowledge the receipt of "The Shoe Worker's Journal"; also "Howard University Record," containing addresses of President Taft, Secretary Ballinger, Commissioner McFarland and Dr. Booker T. Washington; also "The Cosmopolitan Citizen," an able address by Prof. John F. Guillatume of Straight University, a very classic and erudite presentation and discussion; also "The Negro Defended," an address by E. W. B. Curry, president of Curry Normal and industrial Institute, Urbana, Ohio. It is a very thoughtful dissertation on the race question from several point view, and is intended as answer to the vilemouth Ben Tillman—a much more able and dignified answer to Tillman than he has ever deserved. We also wish, with thanks and appreciation, to thank our friend at Melbourne, Australia, for his kindness in sending us the "Age," published in that city; also thank our Jamaica, W. E., and West Lagos, Africa, friends who are in X with us for their faithfulness. THE UNVEILING OF GEN. LEW WALLACE'S STATUTE. We are glad to chronicle the fact that the State of Indiana has done herself proud by placing in Statuary Hall, at Washington, a statute to memorize one of the most distinguished and lamented citizens who passed away from the scene of action in recent years, General Lew Wallace of international fame and name, "Ben Hur's author, Indiana's statesman and soldier, the Negro's best friend and advocate, a practitioner of the gospel of equal rights and justice to all of the people, and especially the fulfillment of the promise of equal justice to the Negro citizen. The managing editor of this paper enjoyed a personal and intimate acquaintance with the distinguished scholar, and feels what its little that he can do to give space to this brilliant and deserving tribute paid to the general's memory at Washington, D. C., Tuseday, January 11; Sun's Rays Penetrate Gallery. Sun's Rays Penetrate Gallery: The morning was bright and pleasant and the sun's rays, to the enhance the gallery, greatly the beauty of the color scheme and adding a fine touch to the brilliant picture. The statute of the man in whose honor the services were presented at the base with wreaths and flowers, was the cynosure of all eyes. In all, about 1,000 persons were in the great gallery. This is a crowd of unusual size, the most exquisite plaque in its complexion was pronounced one of the most representative type ever seen in the hall. The occasion was a half holiday in the Capitol, and as many clerks and attaches as could get in occupied positions in the room. Capt. J. P. Megrew, formerly of Lafayette, Ind., president of the Wallace College, and a long-time provider of services. In his introductory remarks Capt. Megrew declared that the presence of such a great crowd at the Gen. Wallace is held in the nation. Capt. Megrew introduced the Rev. George Fiske Dudley, rector of Stephen's Church, who pronounced the day's service. Lew Wallace, Jr., grandson of the distinguished commander, pulled the strings that unveiled the statute following Dr. Dudley's prayer. The silken cords that bound the flag around the marble shaft rope, pulled aside the red, white and blue pennant as the audience rose to its feet in an outburst of applause. Statute Presented to Indiana. William Allen Wood of Indianapolis, the second member of the commission, made the speech presenting the statute to the State of Indiana. Governor Marshall was the next speaker. The executive paid an eloquent tribute to Gen. Wallace in accepting the statute on behalf of the people of the State, and then turned it over to the mayor. One of the finest tributes paid Gen. Wallace was given in the lines of James Whitcomb Riley's poem, which was read by the following Governor Marshall's address. The national council of the general was told in the lines of the ode, the poet alternating references to the soldier, author, diplomat, senator. Senator Beveridge followed Mr. Riley. He declared the statute had not been placed in the hall because Gen. Wallace had been an Indiana citizen, but because he was a senator. The concluding addresses, both brief and anent particular events in Gen. Wallace's life, were made by A. Rustembi Bey, charge d'affaires, Turkish Embassy, and Andrews, delegate from New Mexico. Ambassador and Governor. The former spoke of Gen. Wallace's service as ambassador extraordinary and penipotentiary to Turkey from 1881 to 1885, and Mr. Andrews on the general's official governor of New Mexico, 1879-81. Both paid tribute to Gen. Wallace for his service in the two capacities, declaring that he had been a good official and that he had been a more pleasant relations with his home government. The testimony of Delegate Andrews was of particular interest, as Gen. Wallace wrote the first chapter of "Our" while a resident of New Mexico. The benediction was given by the Rev. Lloyd Douglas, of Washington. At the conclusion of the exercises the party of visiting India was accorded to secret to the Senate and the Senate Beveridge entertained. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. at luncheon. Coveres were laid for twenty-one, the invited guests being as follows: Governor and Mrs. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fox, James Whitcob Riley, Col. Daniel H. Ransdell, Mr. and Mrs. John Bonnel, Mr. Voris, Misses Miller, Mr. J. M. Grewreg, Senator and Mrs. Shively, William Wood, Mrs. Henry S. Lane and Dr. Carleton McCullough. CAIRO, ILL.. LYNCHINGS. We see by the Evening Citizen of Cairo, Ill., dated December 29, that the mayor of that city offered $1,000 reward "for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who killed Miss Anna Pelly." This action was taken by the mayor, as is stated in the same paper, "to reveal the facts regarding the death of Miss Pelly for the benefit of the community," etc. "The authorities there acknowledge, that so far as they could see, that circumstantial evidence was strong against Froggy James,' but at the same time they believed that some other person or persons aided and abetted the crime." No award is offered for the arrest and conviction of those citizens that gathered the mob and took the law in their own hands, and without judge or jury, hanged and burned the alleged perpetrator of the horrible murder, and who forgot or purposely ignored a fundamental principle of the United States constitution, which says: "That no State shall deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law." They certainly do funny things down in Cairo, for instance, the Sunday following the lynching some of the ministers of the gospel, from their pulpits, justified the lynchers; last Saturday the grand jurors came forth with a verdict that also endorsed or justified the lynchers; thus emboldering others to do the same thing. Here's their verdict as rendered: "We believe no innocent man met his death at the hands of the mob." So from henceforth Cairo standard of justice is "Mobs vs. Courts." After the rendering of that learned (?) opinion the grand jury adjourned without returning indictments against the mobbers. Arthur Alexandria, the other supposed Negro in the case, and who, because of this incarceration in the jail at Champaign, Ill., escaped being handled by the savages at Cairo, was released. We suppose that now the matter is a closed incident and Cairo can pursue the even tenor of her way. But is it closed? Has truth been given a hearing? "No question is settled unless settled right." Is this a right settlement? So the mob, by this grand jury verdict, has received compassionate treatment, and may go on their way rejoicing because of its heroic and chivalous acts—thus we can term it "A ministerial, grand jury endorsed mob." There can be no justification for the crime of rape, we bemoan it, neither can there be any justification for the crime of lynching, the court of law is amply able to take care of the transgressors of the law, be the criminal white or black, let the law, not the mob, deal with him. Civilization teaches this. The time has come when this government ought to call a halt to this savagery and wanton brutality right at her doors. We praise the courageous and fair-minded Governor Deneen, who, when dismissing the sheriff that turned James over to the mobbers, said: "Mob violence has no place in Illinois. It is denounced in every line of the constitution and in every statute. Instead of breeding respect for the law it breeds contempt. For the suppression of violence our legislature has spoken in no uncertain terms. The law may be severe, whether severe or not, it must be enforced." Amen! NEGRO COLLEGE IS BURNED. Morris Brown School at Atlanta Destroved with $20,000 Loss. ATLANTA. Ga., Jan. 11.—The Morris Brown College for Negroes was destroyed It is estimated that it will require $20,000 to rebuild the structure, which was a four-story brick building. One of the buildings was seriously injured in trying to escape. MR. R. W. THOMPSON FOR COMMISSIONER Leading Virginia Journal Insists that the Negro Press Should Have a Representative in This Im- portant Body. Discussing the personnel of the commission of seven recommended by President Taft to decembers and meaning to the Negro Progress in 1913, the Journal and Guide, the principal molder of race sentiment, "The President should appoint upon the Semi-Centennial Commission a representative of the black community that may do no better than to name the polished, resourceful and experienced R. W. Thompson, president of the National Negro Press Association. Mr. Thompson had much experience in exposition work." REGISTER VERNON A MASTER OF FORCEFUL ENGLISH. Referring to Register William T. Vernon's recent appearance in Topeka, Kan., where he delivered an eloquent address on "The Future of the American Negro," the Topeka piece, made the following comment: "Dr. Vernon's phraseology runs the gamut of good English. Behind the vocabulary which is as poetic as the dream of a melodious from major to minor key with the ease and precision of a swiftly-moving current, he has sincerity of thought and that indefinable something which for the want of better names, who has lectured in this cultured capital has held the attention of his audience so closely." As a platform attraction, both for logic and eloquence, Register Vernon stands in the center of race, regardless of race. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special HB 2 officers were elected for the ensuing year at the Second Christian Church Sunday-school recently: Superintendent, John Taylor; assistant superintendent, John Taylor; assistant secretary, Helen Halthman; organist, Marguerite McCree Dewitt; treasurer, John Halthman; librarian, Clarence Nasby...Mr. Anderson Banks has returned home from Chicago. Ill...visit with friends in Chicago and Bloomington. Ill...Mrs. Carrie Williams, of South Sandy street, who is ill, is some better at this writing. The regular monthly meeting of the C...was held at the Second Christian Church, on Anna street, and the following program was rendered: Opening DALLAS. TEX. MOBILE. ALA. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Special to THE FREEMAN. ...A. J. Goode, our colored aspirant for pugilistic honors, has, for the preservation of his business and personality, retired from his position as a lawyer, matter, advertisements, subscriptions, SPECIAL SALE! ALL $5.00 Shoes now - $3.95 $4.00 " " $2.95 $3.50 " " $2.45 High grade, Custom Made Ladies' Shoes Only. All shoes in this sale are positively this season's model new and up-to-date. Each season we open with entirely new lines of shoes, and to make room for New Spring Styles, which are arriving daily, we offer in winter shoes great values. Out of town trade carefully cared for. J. & K. Ladies' Shoe Parlor, { Satisfaction 30 North Pennsylvania St. { Guaranteed DO YOU KNOW ABOUT This company is chartered; it owns in guaranteed title its property. It is destined to restore confidence. Its commodities sell faster than they can be gotten out of the earth. The face value of its stock is $10.00 per share, which sell at $5.00; issued fully paid and non-assessable, and is still rising in market value. Isn't it better to do business rather than always talk at business? For further information address JOHN W. HARDY, President. changes of address, or any complaint of not receiving THE FREEMAN, etc., with Ulford or correspondent. Call 240 Jasper avenue Bentley 1637, or address P. O. Box 145. BOWMAN'S HAIR POMADE. That was very encouraging to us, and through the combined efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Bowman they have worked up a wonderful trade, and the great confidence that they have in it, that every one who uses it says that it is the best they have ever used, and they will never do without it. One jar will last a long time, as it does not take much for one treatment: often a sample box that we have, or a lady that this pomade is a wonderful tonic. Two years ago we were selling on the average one dozen to a dozen and a half per month; the month of November, 1999, we sold 90 jars, and have never sold a larger amount all over the country who are selling it very fast, and they write and tell us that their customers are so well pleased that they have no problem in selling them second hand, make it a purchase when they in for the pomade or writes concerning it to answer them at once or ship the goods immediately after receiving the order. I have a well equipped office, and can turn our work in first-class order and promptly. I have it placed in 21 drug stores in Chicago, and they are selling it regardless of their own make; often write us when out of it to send them more of the Bowman's products. We have every lady in the country know of this wonderful hair grower and beautifier, and try one jar of it and be convinced that it is the greatest hair grower every manufacturer. We only make one size, 50 cents. Can use a few good agents. Write or send all matters concerning the pomade to W. L. Bowman, Manager, who will take great pleasure in answering you the goods, as the use may be. 2959 Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill. BATTLE CREEK MICH Preaching at the Second Baptist Church Sunday by the pastor, Rev. V. S. Cooper, in the church, Rapids, Mich., spent Sunday in this city, ...Mrs. M. Walker is on the sick list this week. ...Mrs. Pratt, of Lansing, Mich., preaching in this city, has returned to her home. COLUMBUS. GA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Zemediali Walker highly entertained Mr. E. L. Hartley and Mr. Simpson, of the Florida Blossoms, while in this city. SHERMAN. TEX Special to THE FREEMAN: One of the prettiest social events of the holidays was the grand social repast tenely decorated with flowers by his sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, at their palatial residence, corner of North East and Brockett quite an elaborate one. There were several courses served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Yayne, Mr. and Mrs. William Browne, Mr. and Mrs. Arra Scroob and son, Mr. Jake Black, Mrs. Myrtle Chambers of Fort Worth, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Arra Scroob, Mr. and Mrs. Misses C. W. Johnson and Cora P. Biggs. Messrs. Lempel Davis, Joe Harris, Arthur James, James Ingles, James Irvine and P. W. Carpenter. EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK . . . Some time during the early spring the board of management of the Young Men's Christian Association expects to have Hon. A. C. Knox as a special visit. It will be remembered Editor Knox attended the National Y. M. C. A. conference and delivered one of the finest addresses of the meeting. The association will also expect to have some more of the kindly Knox, and his coming will be arranged according to true Kentucky hospitality. The East End Colored Library and Improvement Association have begun a campaign to work up interest in favor of a library in the east end. so as to be to take advantage of Mr. Carnegie's generosity. The association will launch a branch for the colored people for the end. The colored people of that section of the city hope that this newest branch will be one of the most modern of any in the city. The branch will be launched for the purpose of the location which will be not only a credit to the colored people, but the whole city. Mr. Jeff Spigts and Mr. Thomas Washington have charge of the Pekin Cafe, 1001 West Walnut street. Mr. Spigts has had charge of a cafe in St. Louis, Mo., and has been the manager of the business. He was a howling success in the business at that time and he expects to be more at a success at his now place. Mr. Spigts has for the past five years attended the Mr. Cafe,ness, and he was a success. Mr. Washington will make some changes in the personnel of the help which is expected to be a great advantage to his patrons. Mr. Spigts has a reputation for being one of the most up-to-date cafes in the South, and its the aim of the new proprietors to uphold the standards that he will be served, and short orders from a bill at the Gentlemen urge the people of this city to give them their hearty support. While the winter months are upon us it is a splendid time for the local musical leaders to plan for their spring festivals. I has been proven that the colored people in our town are out in large numbers on all occasions, regardless of intervening circumstances. It is in the memory of those of this city how things have happened to refard to the musical culture, and I believe that everything is now rosy, and all the "big Ikes and little Ikes" of the profession are in for unison. This is as it should be. In the face of much discouragement many musical talents were last season, but, with unison, we expect more and better ones. The musical spirit has been kept alive, and deserving organizations and individuals will be well patronized doing the coming season. All musicizens who are that they don't get their dates mixed. Louisville is making musical progress, and with such men as Prof. F. S. Delany and Prof. G. M. McClellan the citizens may expect something rich during the spring. All we ask is, don't bunch together. IG S s Z KY Additional Stage News on Page Six. puris and Head are touring Canada, an¢ weil best tegards to thelr friends. Grisby and Johnson, eccentric dancers cintrs and comedians, ‘made @ most favor vile {pression at the Colon ‘Theater, Mex. jor city, last waek. Justo Delphos, Cuban wire king, is. go- ng biz with the ‘public, “having” opened {iuuy 0 at, the Pekin at Cineinnath Mathes, at’ Pittsburg. Aver veing I for nearly four weeks, cjout Billy Young kg working alone under jiat, Goodwin. Northwestern Booking QSooation.. Hei at the Bljou, Austin, iHinn, this week. Mis, Robert Leach, well known in mu- sic! eieles. sueeceded. in harvesting 480 Pichele ‘of wheat and. 650 bushels of oats iytle firm near Grassy Lake, Alberta, Vinada, and Is at present, under contract (corlustta director at the Bureka vaude house, Lethbridge, Canada, unt Apri when be will return to. his farm, April, Wien ean to ana Mr. John Grant, better, known: to the profession &s “Deatie,” and a new acauist- Phu to the Black Pattl Musical Comedy Chinpany. surprised his most intimate fiuis it Talladega, Ala, a short while tigo’ by Nolunteering, to play the, leading foe of comedy of “Raz Jenlcins,”” playe fy Jolin, Larkins, who Was taken’ suddenly Tylietore the curtain Was about to rise, aul acquitted himself most nobly, He (us libenvly applauded by the large audi- thes, who were Informed of the Nines of the jean comedian’ alse by the mem; [er of ie company after the last aet, and highly congratulated by the management, hie Lana Park bunch, ts still sending tiem away sereatning. We have standing Fou only nightly, in spite of the bad quutner, We have with us the Howards al ti Gipsons. and-algo the Dixle Kids, known as Cox and Cox.” ‘They are won- fens Mir Butler May is stil hitting them fn wit is Canny’ Sayings and Mis com: (al dane. Mist Mabel Johnson, the Hants ttle soubrette, is with ug as’ Tead- ng lady. She 18 good. RV. Cross, our ie ranage’, is Sparing no pains in’ put- ting on something good and eatehy all: the tine to please the people. He is g00d, 80 they all say. Hello Buddy Glenn and’ the Dunieh with you. WATCH FOR NEW BUILDING. Iu the spring the Crown Slectrie ‘Thea- ter, 321 Indiana avenue, better, known as the Geylew Electric Theater, will remodel wih a larke seating capacity. Always 8 THE PASTIME THEATER, ATHENS, GEORGIA. We ave showing to standing room only ach nisi, In spite of cold Weather. Tom Sisunes Gaeanihig up, fom all tae come. dius’ South, Ales Abert” Williams. his icumne tulle A favorite sinee she sang tie song "Shaky: yea" Madam 1, Grae finn is there With all’ the music a” house needs, assisted by Mr. Bradshaw, the trap Units the Gold Dust Twins are aise thnks oot. John KL Whitiams. 1s. pute Ung nh ‘ining touches.” "Hie sends TAFT THEATER. Mls, Jeph Clarke should shake hands with hiimselt ay the success of iis crowed Mise ttt Sanday evenings Mr Clarke has Hhudi! the pulse of the colored people and Turns! ct ther with ‘the best program that is hv i Loulsvilte tn a Jong time. ‘The seu nie fare vomedy,” “Governor Pineh- beck vist® waa hilarot BIE of om ei “the spening ‘Song by Lovey Taylor as fain, “Fhe comedy: furnished. by Mt Tibet ounce “was spontaneous, ‘The Seni played by “Mr Elmore ‘Ragior was good and his song “My Piekaninny” was a hi. “Do as You Please,” by Miss Taylor, AS Koad, ane closing chorus, “I'm Going THE MANILLA THEATER. | Tullanapotis is in ie with a first-class tieter owned and” managed. by colored pnt! “he Manila has all the. features of thos popu sinatler amusement houses hoi evervthiing has: been “done for Ho Scivntenee and safety of the patrons, focouting he "mks of fireproof walls and tHimerous exit Th iruprieton, John, Ta, Lew, promises te talnns. high-class shows all of” the bine! tho latest by way of songs willbe (i Suenewtings amusing and instrue- Uv Soot plettikes WH be shown.” The tiv vitise is Worthy af the success It has ne ince the doors. were ‘opened. ‘Th uC yoented in, the ‘Prue, Reformers! Hil lock, "West ana. Ewerrth streets, Se THE GEM THEATER AT MEMPHIS. ‘he old-time Gem has been newly pre- ror! find the ehange of seene. from. the Soc oF old looks like & marvelous wonder. Or a bosses, Joe Compass and” Hay 1 have joined hands again, Miss io Too Sweet has a new play out of the ouioary, entitled “imagination. Ramily,” wie great Mr Long. Wille ‘Coo Sit, our stage manager, fe doing some hos dhineing. Mr, Johnnies Wood 1s doing wonderful dancing and singing this Yok, and is some comedian. Mr. John Note isthe pride of society, this” week, Wor Suit hag Tig mind on Shakespeare: is Floyd Fisher, the queen of the mid- was is 0 seream,” Mrs, Barma as Little ha ‘is great,, "Phe whole bunch sends “rans to the oo Sweets, Brother, Willie Osten the Renters, “Tangul and ‘tanst, (ys ia’ Cox, Miss ial Hunt and Mamie AIR DOME, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. The Air Dome had the /bill of the week Muth Me. Joplin’s Ragtimd Colored Danee, followed hy Mise Petronig Lazaa, the Cus in soubrette, ‘The old reliable sitin. Hen= Gerson, Jacksonville's favorite, ina new wonoidgues “Brown and Brown. Georgia's Br-c'est contortionists, Miss ‘Te-esa Bur~ fous) sctting them wild with "Tm Awful Ghul Met’ You" “Bradford, end, Brad- fv, the wo Zulu, tn thelr original songs wuahees, Mire. Bradford sade quite hic Singing thelr own song, “Take Me Book to "Georgia, Where Was. Born.” Low’ hut not Teast, the famous Billy Ker suds took his number Gf bows and left the audienee sereamtingy, yauvands” ands "Kersans tave joined tanids. “and the team. will be known, as Kersands and Bawards. vutty Beadford sends his regards to Ta mon and Davis, dule Jones, J. 4. Marshall, Quays come on Cumby and Mehews, the THE PEKIN AT MEMPHIS. house is still showhg to standing wont one and “eversbouy ie doing fine For cy toa ee, a pence Ha oe : Hv clal 'atteMetOn and Mere body. Bala a ois MC eee Sura m Chingtawy whet was: the bie of the ‘own. ‘Then came the Ramsons in Siw act, “in ut ana when was a swell act “with pretty scenery. Mrs. Govsiog and Migs Latiea Simi gt a Sister of facings and took ‘several ensokes Stsing “Wind Cherry ate dobunie bee ‘ur steaighe man: felt che Nowe br an aie uur Singing "Cubanots Gidees ‘hen eae the Jennings in thelr original song and | dance act, “Merry Widow Glide,” and you bet It was a screamer. Mr. Goodloe, our stage manager, is weil pleased with his berformers and the way they please the audiences. Mrs, Goodloe had avery bad cold, ‘but is getting all right again. Our musielans, Murry ‘Smith, pianist, Ed Walker, trombonist, Walter Willams, cor- net player, and Dick Thomas, trp drummer, are still piaying fine overtures. ‘The bunch ‘sends regards (o all in and out of the pro- fession. THE PALACE THEATER AT HOUS- TON, TEX. ‘The Lewis Stock Company is more than pleasing the colored people of Houston nightly by sending them away laughing and talking over the show. “They say It is the best show and. buneh of performers that ever was seen in Houston. Each and every performer plays his ov her part to perfection. George Lewis and wife are a Scream in their team; Mr. Lewis is also Stage manager and producer. Lesl, Lose and Russel pull down the house in thelr trio. Frank’ Taneel and wife are, always complimented and applauded. “The ladies certainly must be complimented as to their costumes, as Mrs. Lewis, Mrs, Lose and Mrs. ‘Tancel are always’ there with new and neat costumes. H. Kidol Lose and George Willlams are of great, assistance to the show in the music line, Their work is par excellence. “Mr. George Lewis and company send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Mr. Kelly, our house manager, can be seen nightly’ with the satisfied sinile on as the people go away talking over the show. John fiche- Tou write. ARCADE THEATER. The Arcade Theater, Atlanta, Ga., under the direction of ee a Barnes, is playing to packed houses nightly, Every. member of te company i tn goon shape and work: ing fine. "Mr. Barnes receives great credit for his clever” productions. Sam. Davis Joined us the week of January 3 and was Rreeted by “many” friends. and. relatives Sem ‘is tii ‘holding his own ax a pubile Winner. "He sends regards to the bunch Re the Globe ‘Theater, Norfolk, Va. ‘The Carters, Paul and Mamie, the Human Mes- phone, are “receiving ‘applause nightly singing through the megaphones. Their Nolces ring like chimes, in an et called 'Pitteen Minutes In Darktowns' fife Means and Aliliie Wiliams, In their sister Act, are aseream. Both members of the {eam are clever In thelr line of work. Jef Wells, better known as Airatiip, says hello {0 the boys. of the Windy City : farewell {0 Lake Siehigan, Mise Aiberta Smiley Stil’ making good, “Rhe 1s a_clever litte Singer and danees well, George H. Stamp- er is @ funny little comedian and ts mak- ing good. ‘The bunch send regards to. the profession, “Can place aets of all Kinds at Ri times.” Under the management of F. P. Bailey; Hi Jerry Bares, stage director. GIDEON'S ANSWER TO CLEAR- MONT. ‘To start with, T never saw your act, and Tam not using any whigiwind finish, ’ And as far as the being original with yous, Ht was dong before, you, were, bom, More than twenty Years ago Bidridge and Broom and myself did the same finale in J. Ht. Haladay's els that Tam doing to-day, “In faet, who doesn’t remember the old sqivation’ademy finale? , Clark and Hanson, ‘Tannan. Felix and Clayton, are using i, mow." Did you write them? 1 paca it siti wears ago In my Georsia Camp jecting. Company. Why should I be ashamed to use cornet and drum finale in my trio? Should I sacrifice my cornet simply because you play one? And as for your playing Keith's five years ago, Tam Riad You did, and I hope you will play Hammerstein's. “The life of my trio is nine weeks, and Tam glad to say we haven't laid off ffyet. But we haven't worked Keith's, and I hope if ever we do Work Keith's that I will continue on. the big time, apd not refer to it-as a fond recollection of the past (five years azo). Tam sorry that you used the means you aid to reach me, as Iam very averse to newspaper notoriety. If you thought that T was. infringing on your rights, why didn't you write me a letter telling me about it? Iam fair and would listen to reagon—I-mean arbitration instead of pub- Heation, Our future Is dark enough and our paths are rocky enough. ‘There is plenty of room In ‘the good old United States of America for you and for me. So you toot your little horn in New York, and Twill toot mine In Boston. ‘GwEON’s TRIO, ‘With Morgan and Logan. DOINGS IN THE THEATRICAL LINE IN PITTSBURG. The Star Theater, under the managé- ment of C. P. Stinson, the old veteran, has Proved cleanly that it tages one who has had some experience In the show business to-run even the smailest house when vaude- ville or stock is given, ‘The Star Theater Will be affiliated with the Afro-American Booking Association of Cincinnati, 0. ; also has made arrangements with all the book- ing agents here to play all colored acts going Bast or West, thus enabling. this jouse to have colored acts at all times as well ag new faces. After the Six Black Bees Company, headed by Walter 8. Ly- ons, closes their engagement January 15, the Ed D. Lee's stock of seven people will ‘open January 17 for a two weeks’ run or Tonger; then the management will run vaudeville, two strong singles and a double. Myers & Lorch intend to build a house of 1,500 seating capacity If the Star proves a suiccess. The Smoky City needs a large house, owing to the large population of Afro-Americans. Again the color line Is drawn ight against. them, even in the Small pictures houses, "The Star ‘Theater is 'situated in the Hill distriet, where busi- ness of ail Kinds Is conducted by our best Class of colored men, Watch the Star grow! Dixonand White blew in from the West. ‘he Reese Brothers’ Minstrels opens at the Family ‘Theater January 10. Bessle Brown, of the Columbus stock company, has gone to Chicago. She ought to be playing big time. Sampson and Sampzon. now playing at the Star Theater. are said to be the equal of the Mallory, Brothers in playing duets on so many different musical instruments. "They say Cole and Johnson will not show in the Smoky City with the "Red Moon” on account of the Empire drawing the color line. More power to them if such are the facts. Bert Willams ought to have Gone the same, but they are not responsi- bla for the rules of theaters, THEATER ROYAL OF MEMPHIS. Walter James Reid writes: ‘This theater is the only one in Memphis remaining open during the extreme cold week, and our manager, Mr. Kinnarie, was Well pleased with his audiences. “Miss Janie Mullen, produced one of her comedy Gramas entitled “The Outbreak of the In- dians,” which was a roar, Thomas Briggs, our stage manager, 1s wild over his ener- getie company of all-star performers. Philip ‘Austin, one of our star comedians, is making fine with “Come Right In, Sit Right Down, ‘and Make Yoursyif at Home.” and would like to hear from all profes- sionals. ‘Albert. White, our phenomenal baritone singer, ig making good with his own act, assisted by Bon Bon Budde, entitled “The Intelligent Colored Man.” Would like to hear from Chinch Moore. Charlie Anderson, our {ilustrated song- ster. is doing nicely, but J suffering sori: ously from. his new $100 cork leg. Re- Bards to, all ‘Mrs.Zenobla Jefferson, our new sou- prette, has joined,us and is making a sin- cerely good hit singing "She Borrowed My Oniy Husband and Forgot to Bring Him Back.” ‘Regards to Ada Harris Holmes. ‘Colquitt and Liggins are holding their own with asdouble act entitled “Beautiful yes" and. taking several encores. Miss Gdiquitt would like to hear from Agie and Frank Tanzel. ‘Janie Mullen, the royal male impersona- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. i tor, is making a great_nit singing “It I| And so the lecture-mungers look over at| their x Visa the World to Give You.” hhim with envy and contempt as they dis- | A.W: Eugene Liggins sends regards a0. Loe cern that the man with the big reputation Pa Z7 \saya Bam and what do you know about|{s attracting all the attention: in spite. of | Fronor teats parliament and the distinguished charac- | Beauré Bon Bgn Buddle, our stage manager, is] ters who aie entered In the debate os) Bolland ts setting tie nous ig. Mr a masician,” You must bea geod jusgien | “alld” formers’ Sorel barguct af thesresidence | F,fou don't, Juggle with everything in a | couhte of our piano player, Miss Alice MeQuiller. perfect, handy manner you are no good, the Gi Miss?Allc SteQuitier our muste director, | 424 You may as well give up the job an a {hw as ts Alice MeQuiller, our music cyenone| failure. ‘There “is one thing about a| WPltp such. The profession can’t help from be-|Teputation, or I may say two features | Robiso ihe proud of such a musician'as she is|that are decidedly objectionable. ‘They | second She sends regards to all the profession. are the hideous persons who will boldly | Watki ‘Son and Cuba are still with us in their]Stare in your face, and the other | Syives ee ch ae whe wae mysterious “stranger who will confront | flame" Walter 3 Red our trap drummer, haa| ¥ou. ‘These two grades of Vulgar, deciet: | orches Christmas one day’ this week. Sends re-| ful suspects ‘are ‘the most obnox ous ob- gards to Carrie May Hall and Prot. Sam| jects of terror and. disgust. who —— | Rea’ momentarity ‘enter Into the lives of peo- —— ple who have a reputation. a you THE TEN DARK KNIGHTS. pedi aCe Pee 3 rack Specia Napoleon Johnson writes from the Ten Dark Knights Company : ‘One good time seems to be an Introduc~ tion to another, so close they follow. With Christmas, a week's stay in Chicago, New Year's, a dance in Fort Wayne on Wednes- day plight, and cloge With a stag given in our honor on the following Friday night, the above statement was fully demon- strated. At the stag, owing to sickness in the family, Mr. Montle Currie, the toastmaster, Was unable to attend, and the seat was ably filled by Fort Wayne's leading young doctor in the person of Mr. Albert Wil- liams. After each had been directed to his Place at the banquet hoard, Mr. Tiaulston Vhite was called upon to make the. wel- coming address, which was very ably ren- dered. ‘Then eame remarks from members of the ‘Ten Dark Knights acknowledging the hospitality of their friends. ‘After partaking of an ample repast, Mr. White was called on to make the closing remarks, which, taking in consideration he {s Just recovering from a serious operation, Was a brilliant feature of the evening, and to best appreciate Mr. White a person must hear him speak. Using for his sub- Ject “Advancement,” he covered the space of the life of the’ Negro from the early sixtles to the present time, and closed, wit the remark, “Please don’t be a erab.” As all known the story of the crab, it is need- less to relate it now, which summed up his whole remarks, As the old saying Is, “When wine's with- in, wit's without.” The time had arrived, and parliamentarily speaking the body went into executive session, and the real Story telling took place until the wee small hours of the morning.” After singing 1 few of the old Southern plantation songs, clos- ing with “Auld Lang’ Syne," all left, voting Mr. James Wright an ideal host.” If we lost by not having Mr. Currie in the chair as toastinaster, we certainly made a lucky find in Mr. Atbert Williams. Since writing the above remarks, I re- gret to state that our genial manager, Mr. Henderson Smith, who has been, complain: tng ‘or the past three weeks, took seriously fil’ on Sunday, and had to leave for his home in Cateago to undergo an operation, and as we had. to leave. Port Wayne. that night at 11:55 for Zanesville, tt wax a sad Parting indeed, and the company join ‘me in wishing Mr. “Smith a’ speedy recovery, and will be glad when he gets buck to tke his place at the helm, In his absence Charlie ‘Alexander ts “acting ax “manager, und with his experience and. the co-opera~ tion of the bove evervthing Is going Ane. ‘George McDade joined us in Zanesville to play the cornet, and that name alone fissures the public’ the band will be kept up to standard Wishing all had a merry Christmas and hoping they’ will have a happy New" Year, the bows Join me in regards io all friends and the old rellable Freesan Is belng read ‘each week by the company. HOW IT FEELS TO HAVE A REPU- TATION. By Sylvester Russell. Res ep nga Hetgthed fae ‘a op targ elbescr Bb ah niel ward finery, but of diamonds within that Shine through the countenance of life's Majestle personage, and for to feel rich with the endowment of talents whlch nature had. given you, “and. thankful, t0 God the giver, That's the way It feels to have @ teputation, If-you are of good character reputation is very desirable, but, if not, it is not, although In. most ‘cases {t Js generally ‘ap: Preclated. In answer to a very Intelligent, polite young man, who is anxious to be- come a famous ‘actor or public. speaker who had asked, ‘me. “how. a. reputation makes you feel,” I gave this reply:. “It makes ‘vou feet mighty disagreeable it Your head ewells easy.” T ndded, smilings Ign that a reputation ts like a flower. in the garden—it either grows or dies. You have always got to add something You Know to keep “up the reputation you ale ready have as well as to supply enough original ideas, oF cold vitals warmed over, tovgive people something to. tall about cerry time you write of appear. ‘Then, Goring ‘the time intervening: Ifyou don't make’ the intermission too long, you can rest on your laurels, if you are lazy, and Jounge around among your nearest friends int blow “about all ‘you have. actually Gone ‘and didnot do, ‘and tell. ail about what You fare going to do that “with all Others is impossible, Whenever your reputation gets cold the only thing. todo isto revive it. You Aon't need to keep It especially dusted up nies some other bird with finer feathers than you've got, with w finer. volce and himbler fect’ flows "in before ‘you. and deadens your popularity. "Ifyou find that you are tunable to spread your wings and do finer stunts than this new bind of para: ‘ise then you will, know. how it feels to have ‘a. reputation that is dows and out, and a fecling that your day of magnitude is past and your stur-strieken importance dead. and. gone. You. will swish. you iinan't any reputation at all and be sorry that you are not Just a new beginner and had iife to live over again, so. that, you could practice every” thing’ new’ and” be Sloverer than them ail, Speaking of ‘reputation, mind you, ts one thing and having. it to" enjoy” ts “an= Other, but In order to properly. enjoy It you've got to nurse it quite extensively. just ‘as a mother docs: her babe, in ordes to spoil it. When your reputation sets spoilt sowil wish you hadnt. spoiled it, ut it will be too late then, and your re= kets will call for ridicule and. Inughter. Tan't ft shame that of such Is the fate of the ‘great? Take the smaller class, for instance, poor buddies, they. have no piace to fall Re alk—theyrre Just down.” Great is the fail of the great and email is the fail of the titee, One of the most pleasant things to a man of reputation {sto meet another man bf tess repute, “The two shake hands and Pejolor; they’ talle things over and: they Ty to gee which one can outetalic the other.” ‘The man with @ greater reputation Grects the reapers as. they: come. until ‘by and by, after several reputables have conlected, the occasion is followed, by happy. harvest home. of famous ‘men headed for the assembly. When they. get to the Assembly’ the great Qebate of. “my Speech “was etter” than. yours.” as an imaginative theory ts opened.” As" each man gets up to speak he has lots to, say fsa natural demand of self-desite; he Tises as 4 great orator, oF thinks ‘Ne ts One, by telling long tiresbme stories about inclaents whieh happened. to himself. and back-number parables about anclemt peo- ple which happened. In his career. during R'period of forty-five years of "an actor, lecturcorator, preacher” or statesman of istinetion, “and fe would be: no great wonder it “a lightweight" commércial fenveliny au retined prise. Miter at Ioeal insuranes agent "were silpped inte the occasion bs: some “bogus member. at press representatives, "but, otherwise, Fespectable. intruders.” ‘There “thes. sit, Hervousty. intepested,” stning ‘to. what Tight honorabfe ‘Tony Smart, Chas. A: Line, Angustus Sourpickle, Kenith. Con: elt,” James Stingy and. Alice Go-sit-bye there has to say—all rieh guys, Alice is\a nick name for the guy: whose. tongue fins like A womans. He knows law and chief dictator of everything, As. a meer, for J. Rockbottom, the million= hire fellow. who wants to. control. every= thing to his own honor and glory, not everlasting, bot until deaths that his name maybe ficspoken of to the great delight Or hie present eoncelt eternally: hereafter: But the man. with. the big reputation. is the real fellow. Ho sits here in quiet. hess, modestly posing, while other ‘men any struggling, to be otiend, If he even looks. sidewis Justa. mere glance, he can sce ‘people pointing him out as! the man ‘who ean do thus and sp. more re- Inarkably. than ‘any other living, breath ing mortal who ever came down the pike, And so the lecture-mungers look over at him with envy and contempt as they dis- cer that the man with the big reputation is attracting all the attention in splte of parliament and the distinguished charae- ters who afe entered in the debate, Reputation Is much like the rating of a magician, You must be a good juggler. I fyou don’t juggle with everything in a perfect, handy manner you are no good, and you may as well give up the job asa failure. ‘There Is one thing about a reputation, or T may say two features that are ‘decidedly objectionable. ‘They are the hideous persons who will boldly stare im your face, and. the other mysterious stranger who will confront you. ‘These two grades of vulgar, deciet- ful ‘suspects are ‘the most obnox.ous. ob- Jects of terror and. disgust who momentarily enter Into the lives of peo- ple who have a reputation, Cc. V. B. A. AND NEW YORK NOTES. ‘The first meeting in the new year of the ©. V. B.A. was held in thelr lub. rooms, January 4.1910. “Thy meeting was called fo order ‘by our worthy president, "Mr. Leon 'T. Witiamson, who has. returned after an absence of ‘several weeks. ‘The usual formalities of resolutions and elect- ing Of new members led into th wee morn- ing hours. ee Carter & Bluford, Orpheum, Brooklyn, N.¥., Week of January 10. Brown. and’ Nevarra, week of January 10, Fulton Theater, Brooklyn, ‘N.Y. Bob Slater is a very clever man. He writes better with both hands. You’ don’t say?” Yep, on a typewriter. ‘One of the best colored acts in vaude- ville—Six Dixte Serenaders, week of Jan- uary 10, Fifth Avenue Theater. And don't forget, Grand Vaudeville Show, and Ladies’ Souvenir Reception of the C.'V. B.A, Friday, January #8, 1910, Brother Joe (how's that?) Britton is certainly keeping the holidays Joy water in evidence. ‘Time to let up, Joe. How's that? de What is that no man wants, but, once he gets 11 won't part with C2" X ald head with apology to Brothers Erb Rob- Inson and Tom Cross." Hamp, the funny little black man, stil hangs on the famous word, “gimme.” Me- Kisrlek says he was born with it. My but its bad for Me, grubbing pool checks 80 warly In the new year, am Fletcher asked ‘Tom Lemonier vat was good for the catarrh. Lemo- nler sald, “go to the druggist and get six Strings ood to play Second after his fa: mous song, ‘Oh, Say, Wouldn't It Be a Dream?" Brother Wesley Norris ssaid to Brother Al Watts, "Can you lend me $5_ till Sat- trday?”' Brother Watts replied, “Sure, old min, take $3, of the $10. you’ already owe me." ‘That's’ true benevolence for you—ha, ha Joe Moore, of (no more minstrel fame) = Well, what's the use, ne has money to burn. ' He presented the C. V. B.A. with thres sets “of portleres, “Now the. wise ragtime piano ‘players are playing "Joe Moore's rag play, “That, Rag." Our Harry Haines, of the Dixie Sere- naders, chest has stuck out, considerably since Christmas. I noticed the cause of it gs owelzy, (pardon, junk, I) mean). Say, old boy, not so chesty; can duplicate the ‘same for four bits anywhere on Sev- enth avenue. | Would like my most estimable friends, Menars. Knox, Greathouse and Howard, of indianapolis, ‘to be present at the recep- tion ‘of the’. BA. on “January 38, But only on condition that they come after breakfast, bring their luneh and leave be- fore supper time, Williams and Walker’s “Chocolate Drops.” under the management of Bro. Geo. L. Archer, featuring King and Bal- ley, pliyed the week. of January 3 at the Fidos Musto Hall, tha! ag. going | big iese two Youngs! very promising. Hope they will keep the good work up. Cc. V. B. A. NIGHT AT THE CRESCENT THEATER NEW YORK, January §,—Seventy-five members of thé C. V. B.A. were guests of Brother Attorney “J. Frank Wheaton. January 7, at the Crescent Theater. ‘The house was’ crowded to standing room only. ‘The performance was an enjoyable one, ‘The Hallbacks were the hit of the even: ing. also, the song rendered by Chappel, “Down Among the Sugar Gane.” ‘The chorus was sung by all the members of the C. V. B.A. You can pleture It-your- self—the impression “it” ‘made, Encore after encore was demanded, until artist and musicians. almost. collapsed, ‘After the performance Messrs. Johnson and Fluegelman, managers of the theater, extended thelr courtesy to all members of the C.V. B.A. to thelr private reeep- tion room, where specch-making was sa- lore by the following: Our worthy pres- ident, Leon Williamson: Attorney J. Franic Wheaton, Will Marion Cook, Frank Willltms, William Elkins, and our es- teemed vaudeville entertainer, ‘Tom Brown. Every one present spent an enjoyable time “away into the early morning hours. ‘They started out with intentions of it be- ing @ stag affair, but were charmed with the presence of two of the fair sex, Mrs, Lillian Black and Miss Hattie Hopkins. Now that a new channel Is opened for the betterment of our race, miy success crown every effort of Messrs. Johnson and Fluegelman, ‘In “thelr venture, “and! may they ‘reign ‘supreme, {s the heartfelt wish of the C. V. B.A. ‘Also a word of thanks to the young. enterprising business man- ager, Leigh Whipper. in the early morn of dawn the C. V. B. A. strolied to the Professional Club, and was greeted by the congenial Tke Hines, who ix one of the surviving members of the famous ‘Twilight Quartette of twenty- five years ago. ‘Then true, benevolence be- gan with “What's yours?" “I'll take the Same,” and soon.” T love my home, but ‘Oh! you CV. B, A. Reminiscences of the past were much in evidence. — All the old Umneful melodies, ‘made popular years ago by the deceased Gussie L. Davis, was the feature. Robert Slater, chairman’ of the house committee of the GV. B.A. chaperoned the members. Bob is a ‘con: genlal, good fellow. The old, old saying, but a’ true one—the parting gives pain: Well, it had to come. For closing the olfo ‘Tom’ Brown sang “Grandfather's Clock.” It's true the parting gives pain. Oh, myt bot what heads, and a night long to be pemenibesed be the CG. Ve eae RICHARDS & PRINGLE’S MIN- STRELS. We are now in ‘Tennessee ‘The show 1s the hottest “one ‘of ts Ikind_ in existence ur first. part setting Is simply grand, with brilliant red plush inelosure and col- ored lights thrown on it from several po: sitions. The orchestra uniform is. well selected for the first part, It being bright red coats and caps, trimmed with gold, and black pants... ‘The circle ts composed of full dress sults, while the eight end men appear attired in green dress coats, red. cravats and black pants, with gold braid down the sides. In ali, they pre- sent a very pleasing appearance when the curtaln is rung up. ‘The curtain ts rung up at $:30 and down at 11:20, and not a dull moment during the time it'ts up, _ ‘The bors "Killed it". in Nashville. | stug” White and “Kid” Langford are still there, 80 great was their liking for old Nashville, But they will be home soon. We heard from both of the dear boys, and they are headed this way by now, ‘Kid Wilson is stil putting on stunts," | He is always the first “minstrel man” to get up town when we arrive. Much credit is due him for being such @ popular young man. We have an awful fighter named Jack John- con, but his best fight was Put up against the’ bass drum. Jack Is our chorus. di- rector, and xome pleasing results have been shown ‘by his strenuous efforts, Langford’s Alabama Quartette 1s scoring nightly. ‘They are funny—that says it all, We are booked into some of the best Southern towns, and in the best houses. That {sa lot to say of a colored show of this kind, ‘The boys look like. they can deliver the goods when they” so. tearing down the street, agrayed in those gray suits and hats, ‘The walking gents bear canes with the “R. & P. Mins.” inscribed on them. ‘Then comes our drum major, David Smith. He keeps them following him everywhere. Nothing need be said about the band. Every one seems to know what tov expect, when that name Is men; tioned. All the boys are well jand send V colored team, man and wife. \Websters write. Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co., Little Sioux, lowa. For Luna Park, Atlanta, Ga., good colored vaudeville performersat all times, ladies and gentlemen. Good salaries. Booze fighters save stamps—don't write. R. V. Cross, Stage Manager; P. A. Thomas, General Manager. ————————————————————————— ee ‘Taft Theatre. Louisuille. Ky..now under new management, good colored vandeville performers, male and female: sketch teains that can work in stock. musical acts, novelty acta and all other singles and doubles, those of two or more acts preferred. State selary in first letter and send htos "Phone who wrote old manager, write now to Jos, Clark. Jr, General Manager. 1108 fest Chestnut street. Loulsvilie. Ky scenic imei aici ia GREAT SPECIAL SHOE SALE! Ppa OF ODD LOTS OF MEN and WOMEN’S Bes High Grade Shoes. You'll save 50c to $1.00 on every pair of Shoes you buy now. A Perfect Fit Guaranteed. es Wauk E-Z Shoe Store, gum [iy 147 North Mlinois Street. their regards to all in the profession. J. A, Watts says, Morgan and | Lowrey, Please write. "Bob Williams, of | “His jonor, the Barber,” please write to Happy Beauregard. At present we are showing to SR. O, and in houses that seat 1,20 to 1.500, “Nuff said.” ‘The man in white “slid” quietly by yesterday morning. Of course, he was somewhat relieved of his burden’ on his way theough. “Long live the Ghost.” Major Daniels says, Salem Whitney, write. Our orehestra Is com- posed of the following pieces: Wm, A. Robison, first violin, leader; M. P. Ford, second violin; Wm.’ Israel, ‘bass; Walter Watkins, trombone; Wm. ‘Triggs, cornet; Sylvester Williams, clarinet; C.' W.. Gil- liam, traps. Nothing need be said of our orchestra. It is above the standard. ERIE, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Rhodes has returned to Erie, after stay of two years In St. Paul, Minn... ‘The Busy Bee Club met at the residence of Mrs, E. Lawrence, 435 West Third street, ‘Thursday, January 10, and was well attended, “The receipts of the club will be used ‘in clearing the debt of the A. M. E. Chureh, and its members de- Serve much credit’ for their earnest. work. -.+ «Mrs, R. J. Young was in Youngstown, ©. “last week, attending the funeral o} her niece....Miss Marie Williams. spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Margare Williams. ..'Mr. William B. Brown, 01 West Fifth ‘street, has recovered... Mr and Mrs: 1 3-"Young entertained a¢ ain her, Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Dale, Mrs. Anna Bacon and’ Mr. and Mrs. Singleton... When wanting a good colored newspapei to rend, see Mrs. 1 J. Young. of 257 as Fourth’ street, about’ ‘The freeman (the best in the world). MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. anne 2 eae a ‘The M. T. C. Art Club, of this city, met last week at the home ‘of Mrs. S. Sam- ples, on Columbus avenue....Mrs. Ada Beasly, of 2817 Chicago avenue, who has been quite sick with a stroke of paralysis for several weeks, is slowly Improving... . Little Miss Elizabeth Martin, the daugh- ter of Mr, and\Mrs. Martin, of 2936 Tenth avenue, South,’ is quite sick. “The little child was accidentally burned Christmas morning by letting a kettle of boiling water fall on her. She is now under a poysiclan’s care at her home, and it will be several weeks before she will be able to get out....The midwinter graduation ex- ereises ‘of the public schools of this city will take place on the 20 and 2ist of this month. Among the many students that will graduate there will be quite a number of colored students....A surprise party was given on Mrs. Kate Smith, at her home at 2805 Pleasant avenue, last Mon- day evening, January 10, by the ladies of the M.'T. ©! Art Club. A very. enjoy- able evening was had....The Bethesda Baptist Church, at its last church meet- ing, re-elected Mr. H. C. Richardson as the superintendent of its Sunday School for the year 1910, On last Sunday morning, January 9, Mr. Richardson was presented with a very beautiful present, consisting of a Bible atlas and a Bible’ dictionary, by the Sunday school....Mrs, Fanny Lee and her daughter, Miss’ Virginia Lee, have dust returned from a visit to Chicago, IIL, uring the holidays... . Policeman Thomp- ‘son, of 3133 Clinton avenue, has been quite sick for about a week with the grip, but is much better at this writing... .‘Tyler’s Dancing Academy is now open at South Side Auditorium, formerly Normana Hall, ‘Twelfth avenue, South, and Third street. Dancing classes'every first and third Mon- day in each month. “A. C. Irwin, dancing master... .Speclal ‘services were held at Bethesda’ ‘Baptist Church, Sunday even- ing, January 2. The woman | preacher, ‘Miss Ruth B. Ridges, preached a very in- structive sermon and the Choral Study Club rendered the music, under the di- rection of Mr. W. C, Jeffrey... The Free- man correspondent and agent in this city is James F. Wilson, 2818 Chicago avenue. ‘Mr. Wilson’ would like to secure your news items each week, and also supply you with a copy of The Freeman. In sending your news items please send them before Sat- urday evening of each week....Mrs. J. M. Rozell, secretary of the Busy Bee Club, who has been visiting friends in St. Louis and Chicago for a month, will return ‘home January. 20. ‘THE FREEMAN IN LONDON, ENG. Copies of The Freeman can be se- cured in London, Eng. at Daw's Steamship Agency, 17 Green street, Charing Cross Road, W. C. THE FREEMAN AT AUSTIN, TEX. ‘The Freeman can be secured at 424 B. sixth St, and 1108" Walter” St-—Thomas Lashwah,” Ageat. Shelton Brooks and Rosa Brown are en- tertaining at’ the: Pamily. ‘Theater, Indi- anapolis, this week. Prof. R. Roy Pope, director of Ringling Bros.’ Annex Band, who is spending. the winter inthis city, was in Chicago. this week on business, Jack Paris would like to hear from his sisters, Mrs. Maggie M. “Williams, Mrs. Emma. Humbert and Miss Maud Wilson: Address 313 Third street Bast, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, A CORRECTION. Our Louisville, Ky., agent was in error when he called the treasurer of the Louls- Hille Cts hail geam Bua Hicks, “the gen: Heman answers to the name of Mr. John i Lewis, ROUTE. RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S MIN- STRELS—Asheville, N.C, Jan. 17; Greenville, ‘Tenn., 18; Johnson ‘City, 19 Bristol, Yo; Wythvitie, Va., 215" Pu lask, 32. PANKEY AND COOK—Week of Jan. 16, Vancouver, B.C. BLACK PATI MUSICAL COMEDY GOMPANY—Brunswick, Ga., Jan. 17; Savannah, 18; Charleston, 'S. C., 19 Orangebuig, S.C, 20. Commbla, 21, jester, 22. 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In 1869 there was a real Ne gro or Creole Dramatic Company that played through a successful engage- ment in New Orleans, La., and con- tinued it annually until 1870. The first Negro minstrel was a big suecess, composed of eight men, five musicians, one middle man and two end men, The record does not give the actors’ names, but it is claimed that the first show is responsible for the words, “Why did that chicken cross the road?” The success of this minstrel brought about a lot of good talent. The success of the Negro as a minstrel in six years was the talk of this country and England, who had a taste of Negro talent as a singer. In 1874 the great Sam Lucas showed above the horizon as a comedian and song writer and held the amusement world spellbound with his wit and songs, “Defany” and “Grandfather's Clock’ Was Too Tall for the Shelf.” Mr. Lucas made his great hit in the Hyer Sisters musical comedy, “Out of Bondage”. It is claimed that through this show Wallace King made his debut as a tenor singer, and has never been equalled up until this day by anye one of his race. ‘The cleverness of Sam Lucas was commented on by Dan Rice, who in short said: “Mr. Lucas’ equal did not live as a pantomine comedian. Mr. Lucas today stands alone as the only Negro clown that ever starred a white circus. About this time the original Georgia Min- strels made their appearance and simply swept everything in front of them. America got its first real treat in the famous Billy Kersands, Billy Banks and Billy Lyle. The first fe- male impersonater, the Georgia Min. strel, was under the direction of Cal ender. The popularity of the Georgia Minstrels made a demand for a colored minstrel in England. Jack Havely waded into the Negro minstrel busi ness and organized the World’s Fa mous Havely Forty, headed by Billy Kersands, Billy Banks, Wallace King, and brought about on this engagement one of the world’s greatest comedians and song writers, Jim Bland, the writ. er of “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia’ and “Them Golden Slippers”; also the Bohee brothers. This minstrel show was a big hit in England. On their return the better portion was engaged by Calender to make the Georgia Min strels the greatest in the world. By this time the Negro minstrel had gained such prestige that a young manager by the name of Walsh, in terested Daniel and Gus Frohman, who in time made a trust of negro min strels, and bought up all the Negro minstrels in the country and had a Ne gro minstrel jubilee in Cincinnati Ohio. By this’ time the country was overflowed with minstrels of color. The Negro minstrel! commenced te wane. Women commenced to cut an important part. Small companies of such shows were playing from coast to coast. Nothing startling in tha Ne: gro show line occured until 1888, when Sam T. Jack gave the show world an- other jar by producing the famous Sam T. Jacks Creoles, a burlesque ex. travaganza. This was the first. show in which the American colored lady made her debut proper. The original cast was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lucas, Florence Brisco, Irving Jones, Burt Grant, Billy Jackson, Bur- rell Hawkins and’a chorus of twenty. This show, year after year, produced something near forty different actors who have made great names. They were Bob Cole, Charles Johnson Charles Hunn, Frank Mallory, Ed Mallory, Black Carl Danti, Walte1 Smart, George Williams, | Shermat Coats, Dovey Coats, Jim Grundy, Bel Davis, Dora Dean, Mattie Wilks, Flor ence Hines, Saddie Jones, Mazie Brooks and a host of others. Througt the success of the Creoles, John W. Isham showed up and saw a fortune in a real egro show and presented the Famous Octoroons. The original casi was Madam Flowers, Fred Piper Jesse Shipp, Billy Johnson, Mamie Emerson, Bell Davis, Bob Kelly, Ton Brown, Frank Mallory, Ed. Mallory Mazie Brooks, Grace Halladay, Tom McIntosh, Mrs, McIntosh, Shorty May Ed. Furber, George Hammond. The success of the Octoroons gave Johr W. Isham the courage to offer the firs first-class egro show that ever was on America’s stage, “Isham's Orienta America”. The cast: Tom Brown Harry Fiddler, Ruby Shelton, Rosa mond Johnson, Billy Bldridge, Stru Pane, Ed. Winn, Jess Shipp, Jim Bur ris, ‘Sidney Woodward, Will Elkins Mattie Wilkes, Ines Claud, the Meri dith Sisters, Lottie Carrie, Pearl anc Maggie Scott, Jennie Eldridge _an¢ others. ‘This was the first show t open on Broadway, at Palmer's Thea ter. The show was not a success, bu was considered the best singing shov of the age. Right on the heels of the “Oriental America”, the same season, the firs real big “hit, “Black Patti's Trouba dors", came, The cast: Bob Cole Billy’ Johnson, Tom Mcintosh, Ed Goggins, Charles Davis, Henn Wise Lloyd Gibbs, Charles H. Moore, Cols D ! an ea aha) HENDERSON AND THOMAS ON THE TOP ROUND. Booked Solid Winter and Summer Seasons. Grant, Original Rastus, Anthony Byrd, Kingsbury and Cousins, Mrs. Mcln- tosh, Lena Wise, Adia Overton, Stella Wiley, Maggie Davis, DeWolf Sisters, Mrs. Reed, Sisseretta Jones, aud a chorus of forty. The egro show by this time had the center of the stage in the East. The hit of “Black Patt Troubadors” made it possible for the egro showman. ‘Then came Williams and Walker, who made their bow, unknown, but made a hit in one night at the Casino, on Broadway, ew York. Closely fol lowed by Ernest Hogan, who made his bow on the roof of the Cacino, the same house in which Williams and Walker made their first hit, in Will Marion Cook and Paul Lawrence Dun. bar's successful musicale ditty, “Clo- rinda”. The cast: Billy Englis, Will Proctor, Ollie Burgoyne, Pearl and Carrie 'Meridith, Alice Mackey and twenty others. Following this came a mild war; Ernest Hogan succeeded Bob Cole’ as a star of the “Black Patti Troubadors”. The different changes and general trouble brought about the first real egro farce com: edy, “A trip to Coontown”, headed by Bob Cole and Billy Johnson. Others were, Tom Brown, Bob Kelly, Jesse Shipp, Lloyd Gibbs, Walter Dixon, Jim Wilson, George Brown, Vincent Brad: ley, Carmell Cassell, Jennie Hillman, Jennie Sheppard, Pauline Freeman, Clara Rhodes, Bell King, Helen King, Samuel Croker, manager; Will Carl, musical director. The two last named were the first colored men to represent a show in the East as manager and musical director. Following the “Trip to Coontown” Williams and Walker broke into the regular show business with Sam Gam- ble Carnville. Cast: Frank Mallory, Ed. Mallory, Mazie Brooks, Joe Hodges, Leoina Launchmere, Carl Danti, Charles Davis, Ed. Goggins, Lot: tie Cole, Adia Overton, Mattie Wilkes, Henry ‘Williams, Will Elkins, Dick Conners, Will Marion Cook, Williams and Walker, and a chorus of fifty. The same season John W. Isham presented Billy Kerstand in “King Rastus”. It was in this show that S. H. Dudley made his first impression. Close on to this, Ernest Hogan presented, through Hurtig and Seaman, the famous “Smart Set in Southern Enchant- ment”. Cast: Billy McClain, Madam McClain, Ben Hunn, Mattie’ Wilkes, Margurite Jordan, Jerry Mills, and a chorus of forty. The original Cole fell out of the running. Wililams and Walker's next show, the “Policy Play- ers”, was given the next season, It was about the same cast, with the ex- ception of Hodges, Launchmere, Gog- gins, Davis, the Reese Brothers and Fred Douglass were added to the cast. ‘The first two shows were failures, then came their first success, “The Sons 6f Ham”. The cast: Mrs. Meln- tosh, Jesse Shipp, Lloyd Gibbs were added to the regular company that was held intact. They followed this with another big success, “In Dehomy”. This show was a big success here and in England, The cast was the same, except Alex. Rogers, Jim Vaughn, Henry Troy and others were added. ‘The colored show business was in full sway at this time. ‘The hit of “Dehomey” in London sur: passed anything that ever left Amer- ican shores. The show never played another American engagement on its return. Hurtig and Seaman presented them to London. Change of managers brought about Ernest Hogan as a real star in “Rufus Rastus”. The cast: J. Ed. Green, Carita Day, Henry Troy, Jno. Hill, Bobby Kelly, Alice Mackay, Theodore Pankie, Anna Cook, Anna Wilkins, Harry Fiddler, Merril Ring: old, Tom Logan, Andy Byrd, Harry Freeman. ‘This was the darkest year in the his: tory of the big shows. Williams and Walker offered “Abyssinia” under new management and got into all kinds of trouble. The Rufus Rastus Company was tasting the same trouble. “Abys: sinia” never got out of trouble from the day the curtain raised until the last performance. “Rufus Rastus” was a big hit and made money; “Abysinia” did not. After the first season of the two shows above named Bob Cole and ee a Rh BR That clever colored pair, Henderson and Thomas, are creating a great im- pression with Eastern vaudeville man- agers and agents at present. Hender- son and Thomas are both young men with a bright future in the theatrical field before them. They are progres- sing very rapidly. They are to be starred in the Smart Set Company No. 2, touring the Southern States. Last summer Henderson and Thomas ap- Di THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ular business with “Shoofly Regi. ment”. The cast: Bob Cole, Rosa. mond Johnson, Sam Lucas, "Mollie Dit Wesley Jenkins, Tom Brown, Theodore Pankie, Anna Cook, John Talbert, Samuel Corker, Matt Mar. shall, Andrew Tribble, Boots Allen, Jim Europe, Sambo Conners, Fannie Wise and others. This show had ail kinds of trouble, wildcated until it finally finished on Broadway, New York. In the face of all this the West made everybody sit up and take notice. ‘The Pekin Stock Company, of Chicago, took the center of the stage, and was the talk of the country, under the di- rection of J. Ed. Green. The stock company: Harrison Stewart, Jerry Mills, Lawrence Chenault, J. F. Mor- ris, ‘Charles Young, Matt Marshall, John Henry, Harry Crosby, Lottie Grady, Saddie McCaver, Nettie Lewis, Ora Griswell, Leona Marshall, Mada: line Cooper, Pearl Brown, Oma Crosby, Adia Banks and Joe Jordon. From 1888 to 1909 there were many Negro successes, but the big leads were held by white men; these shows can not be called Negro shows. The first. was “South Before the War”, which was a star attraction over the circuit it played. Billy McClain head- ed the colored end of it, and Snyder and Buckley the white end. Close on to this Nat Salsbury presented “Dark- est America” in South Brooklyn, Am- brose park. Billy McClain was in full charge and the star. Mr. McClain pre- sented the same show over the regular theater circuit. Today there are about five thousand Negroes engaged in the show business in this country and throughout Europe. The above is just @ rough statement of the Negroes in the show business. The Freeman will publish, sometime in the near future, a continuous story from 1862 to 1910; combined facts. There is no book or history of the American Negro in the show business. Information has to be picked up here and there. The final story will come out as soon as it is ready in this sec- tion of The Freeman. S. H. DUDLEY TO BECOME THEATRICAL MANAGER Barton and Wiswell, to Put Out Col- ‘ored Shows on a Large Basis. Mr. Charles Barton, of Barton and Wiswell, present managers of the Smart Set Company, made a flying trip to Chicago for the sole purpose of clinching a deal with S. H. Dudley for the coming show season. Mr. Barton has decided to handle colored shows on a yery elaborate basis in the future; he will put out three colored companies of which Mr. Dudley will have sole management. He will organize, pro- duce and stage all three musical pro- duetions, and maintain the capacity of general representative for the firm. As — 4 ty 4 Suspesine soon as this season closes Dudley will go to Chicago and establish a Western office. My interested readers, such men as Barton and Wiswell are a stepping stone for the advancement of the col: ored theatrical profession. Just think, these thespian magnates will give em: ployment to over one hundred colored performers, and place S. H. Dudley in a position that has never been filled by a colored man in the history of mod- ern comedy productions. The theater. going public is acquainted with Dudley as a comedian only. His latent qualifi cations as a business manager are un- known to the public, but Wiswell and Barton have discovered from close con- tact and personal observation a man who is not only one of our most prom- inent actor-comedians, but a shrewd business man and a competent organ- peared as principal comedians with J. 5. Flynn’s “Hottest Coon in Dixie” Company, and they made a big hit play- ing those famous Flynn parks. They will take another show over the Flynn parks again the coming summer, or the J. W. Gorman parks, so there will be work for them the whole season. Henderson and Thomas have composed several song hits, which are “I'm the Chocolate Drop of Broadway,” “Give Me, Let Me Take, Is Yo’ Got,” “Get Even,” “Loving,” “When the’ Lilacs eee Sees ss izer. Let us hope to see Dudley in the near future occupying an office in New York, right in the heart of the Rialto surrounded by other show magnates This position occupied by our valuable star would not only mean great results beneficial to the profession, but the en tire Negro race. ‘The Barton-Wiswell corporation is ‘one of the strongest in the show busi ness. They control the Smart Set Company, “Happy Hooligan,” “McFaé den’s Flats," “Around the Clock,’ “Lena Rivers,” and the “Moulin Rouge.” Next season they will put out ‘all of the above shows, with an addi ‘tion of four new ones, two white and two colored, respectively. Now, per formers, here is a golden opportunity radiant with a grouch-bag full of coin for those who are willing to invest their share of interest at a time wher the field is budding forth with bright prospects. Now, let us strive to make good, not only on the stage, but in civil deport ment. To gain the respect of the uni verse is first to respect yourself. Let us appear before the managers in such ja manner that they will not inspect us by first looking down on the floor for our feet and then giving us an unwel feome stare in the face. Let us be sc representative in appearance that we will attract their magnetism and hold their respect. Many white and colore¢ performers seem to think that personal appearance is of little or no impor tance, which ultimately is harmful tc their own welfare. If these managers fare willing to invest heir capital in way which will benefit our people, we should do our best to aid and support such enterprises. I think all lovers of the race will be unanimous in voicing my sentiments. Read Tue FareMan “want ad.” which is to appear soon and then get in touch with S. H. Dud ley. Herpert Everetr Amos. THE OUTLOOK FOR COLORED ROAD SHOWS The Moving Picture House Is Taking the Day. Christmas is over. The happy greet- ing from the many different shows and write-ups was the best showing the col: ored actors have ever offered. Every article in both of the leading colored papers was great, It shows that the better class of the profession has some respect for their own papers. All of that was all right, but the writer was surprised at not seeing one of the many scholarly writers give us a line on the future, which is needed more now than ‘the pleasant present and the past. As strange as it may seem, if there isn’t a decided change soon there won't be over two road shows in the business after another season that will play the big cities. As to the onenighters that play the Southland, they will go out of commission almost over night. All of this will not have any effect on the performers as a mass, but this will put an end to the pleasant dream of the present-day star and the youngster that has his eye on some lofty crown. On the whole, it will be a great help to the Negro race in the Southland and the Southwest as house owners and man- agers. The change will have its same effect on the white actor. In fact, it has done its work to him. It is a case of the managers and actors paying some attention to the public or their patrons. The public will not pay any more big prices to see ordinary shows; not when they can go next door and see good enough to satisfy them for 10 cents, quick yaudeville and moving pictures. Here in Chicago, unless something is done or some changes are made, there will not be a decent house for a colored show to play in, "Mr. Lode of Koal” ended the last engage- ment in the loop district at the Great Northern. “The Red Moon” had to play the Globe, which is a barn when com: pared to the other up-to-date houses in the city. “His Honor the Barber” played the Columbus, which looked like ‘a special favor, as the house has been running for the last pear as a vaude- ville picture house. There are two outlying houses that are still holding out, the Crown and the National, but another year will find them in the vaudeville wheel. Just to think, only one blood-and-thunder house ’ left/ These facts show without the slightest doubt that the traveling road show will have to take a seat next to the original horse street car. It may be many a day before anyone will see a colored show in the loop district. ‘The much-talked-of woods is getting as bad as the big cities. Once upon a time the dramatic papers were filled with ads. for attractions to play the many differ- ent small cities. To-day it is different. Every one of the small houses is play- ing quick vaudeville at small prices, and pictures. This latest craze has come to stay; the managers are mak- ing money out of it; the public is satis. Bloom, Sweetheart, Then I'll Return,” and several others of great merit. ‘They have just finished on the Quigley eireuit, and have opened on the Sheedy cireuit for ten weeks, commencing at the Lyceum Theater, New London, Ccnn., January 10; then they have ten weeks to follow over the Mozart cir- cuit. They are booked solid on the I. B. A. time until June 6, 1910. Best re- gars to all friends, also S, H. Dudley and company., They will become mem- bers of the C. V. B. A. soon, are pain Musiefans Wanted Nini “!. S. Cavalry Band, Cornet, Clarinet a hone players, must be good. Men who play band and orel » ferred, Fine chances for the right men. Pay ranges from $ per month, with living expenses. This band carries alread a reed instruments, including oboe and bassoon, State age weight, if married or single, and what you can do in first le ginners save stamps. Address WADE H MOND, Chief Musician, FT. L TSSELL, WYOMING. (sees : THE I" "Saas £& Curley Bar . i 192 E, 3d St., Minneapolis, Minn. Ok Wines, Liquors and Cigars ‘age ‘ Pool and Billiards. rer Hotel and Cafe in Connection, 3 A . with Steam Heat. cee 5 Curley Campbell, Cay 8s ‘Proprietor. ee ie ie fam Patch. ter, | Bar Tenders. Ercan SEs N. W. Phone, Gedar, 2622. Hotel &. «wnswick GEORGE \ ('OLT, Prop. A, ee THE HIGHEST EXPRESSiG:’ °° MODERN SERVICE 3004 State St.. © sicago, Il. a 7 Pekin 1) vatre Is the only First Class Colored Va House in Savannah, Ga. Its success since its recent c s due to its first class performers and the excellent appoir ; of the house. We want at once artists who have the ab sustain the reputa- tion we have won. The right class rmers, upon writing concisely at once, will be booked. must have orches- trations. Write W. J. STILES r and Mgr. Pekin Theatre, West Broad Street, Savann eS Globe Theatre Seating capacity 1,200. Can stage a p on with 100 peo- ple. Will open the latter part of Januar w booking noth- ing but first class artists for vaudeville. = open to Com- edy companies and other productions. 1 ily First Class Theatre for colored people in Jacksonvii. Want at once nothing but artists and companies of repute ‘rite at once, FRANK CROWD, MA 3ER, 615 West Ashley St., - Jac! :onvile, Flas fied. This fad has spread all over the lcountry. The change in theatrical affairs of- fers the Negroes of the Southland and Middle West the chancevof their lives if they will only grasp the opportunity. That is, to put a house in every city where there is a population of 2,000 colored people; make up a circuit, which could be done at the cost of a few letters, and have their booking lagent in New Orleans, La. They could form a circuit of forty houses, and di- vide them into two classes—Class A jand Class B. Say Class A plays four facts, two single and two double, two shows a night, at 10 cents; Class B one single and one double, three shows a night, at 5 cents; a change of bill every week, and moving pictures. This kind lot show would draw every week. The weakness of the present managers of the South is in trying to keep up a stock company. The stock company eraze is demonstrated a flat failure, big or little, and no end to worrying and trouble. The public wants moving at- tractions; they tire of looking at the same old faces. No matter whether big or little acts, they want quick changes. ‘The question will arise, Where will they get the acts to play the different houses? That is the easiest part of it all. They may not get the best acts at first, but pnt on one of the few men we have that have had experience in hand- ling vaudeville acts, and follow his in- structions, and inside of a year's time these houses will be able to pay good salaries. The managers of the various houses will be surprised at the head- liners that will be playing their houses. In conclusion, don’t mind what this act or that act might say about their not playing South. It is a matter of money all the way around. The writer is looking to the South and Southwest as the future field for the Negro in vaudeville. Sam Shelton has recovered from sev- eral weeks’ illness, and is playing Pittsburg this. week. BEST ON EARTH. Editor Freeman: ‘Enclosed find renewal for the 1909 sub- scription for the BEST PAPER ON BARTH for news of the colored people. Yours for ‘success. P.M. JOHNSON, M. 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If Cuba Should Be Admitted Into White League. Cuba, along with its independence as an island republic, is taking big steps toward the front in civilization, and the latest mission is the take the Cuban will allow to mission to the ranks of organized base ball. No doubt every one has heard that all Negro ball players are now barred from playing in all Cuban teams and leagues, and then disappeared in the past. The same, such现象, will a grandstand play to the American and National Leagues, and most decidedly so will it take. We hope that Cuba will be successful in writing admittance into organized ball in America for several reasons not to be mentioned just now. The Cubans have been working to such an end for some three or four seasons, and they taken every effort to land in the big leagues of America. They have repeatedly invited various big league teams to play there during the winter months in order that they might get an inside track to play in the national team. And to make it stronger they disfranchised the Negro ball player. Cuba has broken into base ball with a vengeance in the war and it was the Indianapolis American Association team that started the ball to rolling. "Don't ever get it into your head that these Cubans do not play base ball," he said. "They are lacking in inside base ball training. That is up to the standard of the American game, and no team of all-stars from America can go down there for a little vacation trip. They are not playing the ball majority of the games. There are players on the Havana and the Almendares teams that could hold down a position on any field, but the team would be in the big league up here now if he was not a Negro." If Cuba would be admitted into organized ball, Say, wouldn't that be a dream? Why wouldn't we of the Leland Giants. St. Paul Golphers, Leland's Chicago Giants, Kansas City, Philadelphia Giants, have easy sailings. Now you are asking ourselves "why." All we would be to do is learn to play on Cuban direct of some sort and spend a few days in Cuba, and then come over here in the guise of a native of the little republic and then play ball in the big leagues for big money the rest Bar Cowards Not Color: Foster's Great Southern Tour. Under the management of Mr. Rube Foster, the Leland Giants, winners of the Chicago League championship of 1909, will take one of the longest base ball games in the history of the game. This trip has been arranged by Rube Foster, and he writes it is for the purpose of getting his team to win the championship a long time. --- The tour will extend over Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Georgia, where the best baseball material in the country is to be selected as a very good course in which he will be able to secure some very valuable spring practice. In fact, it looks as though he will have every advantage that the Ioguer has may be able to win the world's championship over all colored ball clubs. Had the clairvoyant informed Johnson that he would be able to be capable with theatrical managers, the champion might have been saved considerable inconvenience and money. It is hoped enough of the players will survive the first test of the latest brand of reformed football to give an opinion on the merits of the game. After next July 4 it will be a celebration of the Johnson-Jeffries fight, instead of independence day. HERE'S A BASE BALL QUERY. We Want to Know Can Anyone Answer it. Here it is; There are three men on bases and none out. The batter hits the ball. It is not a safe hit and there is no error made. Still three runs score and there are two assists and a put-out on the play. Can you figure it out? Note.—Everybody may send in an answer who pleases—Ed. Spotting Editor of THE FREEMAN: Dear Sir—In reply to your base ball quiz, the catcher stop and play in home too late to catch it. Then the catcher could play it to second putting out the batter who had become a base runner on a fielder's choice. The second baseman would naturally play the back ball home to catch the third runner, the play being close, but out of the runner. That would give two outs on the ball, and one put out for the second baseman. But to sum up the base running must be fast and with the catcher to show, with no judgment—Louis N. Harris, first baseman of L. F. Tagger's Club. NEGRO FIGHTERS TREATED AS A PRINCE. In England—White Fighters Like a Dog. All the talk about big purses in England amounts to talk, says Owen Moran, the clever feather-weight boxer, who has just bridled America after a visit to his old home. Owen did not have a fight all the time he did not have a fight he did not see enough change in sight to see. He haughts at the idea of Battling Nelson getting $20,000 from the National Sporting Club for a fight with Freddie Welsh. He knocks in clubs and club managers, whom he refers to as goezers with cobwebbed brains. Moran is fitted with the way the fighters are BY C. DANA MARSHALL. treated, and will probably never-again put himself in a native land, except in a friendly encounter. "If this fellow Johnson wins over Jeffries the English sports will go 'daffy' they are all for the dark meat over there. He is a Prince, while the white fighters are not given as much consideration as dogs." Although he would like to see Jeffries win, he is not good at stastic over the Californian's chances. He says that Jeff has been out of the ring too long and will never come back. "Prize winners are good many other things where a man must be quick to act. Jeffries has lost his keen eye and can no longer judge distance. which is a fighter's best stock in trade." he may Moran sizes up the coming encounter. GANS TELLS WHY JEFF CANNOT WHIP JOHNSON. Says Big Jim Will Meet His Conqueror. "When Johnson returned, after beating Burns, every one got excited and shouted. Jeff will have to lick Johnson and bring Burns to the room. Burns was a day when he might have done so. But now it is entirely different. In his prime Jeffries was a bunch of muscle and bones that no man could hurt. He has been a champion for a long time. The tired champion is simply a mass of soft flesh that is in such a condition that it will be impossible for him to get back to the days when he was hard, but hard, and had such an easy time. He will not respond sufficiently to the treatment, and when he faces Johnson he will be far from the Jeffries of old. Burns will have a lot of overweight and may appear as fine as a fiddle when he sits in his corner, but JOE GANS take it from me, that old vitality which is absolutely necessary for any kind of a battle will be missing, and then what can you do? "It is almost a positive fact that all the folks who refuse to give Johnson a chance with Jeffries simply figure through, but you can't hurt him, he always backs up, he hasn't got the punch and he is always stalling, are a few things that they charge to you, you know that I have seen them all, I think that Johnson is one of the greatest fighters of the past twenty years, Jim is one of the greatest fighters. As good as Jim was I claim that Johnson is just a little better than Jim at his best. Many will disagree with his statement, but I know a lot of individuals that "Johnson will enter the ring with no fear of losing to Jeffries. That you must admit is a great asset in a champion fight, but it is not the easiest fight will be the easiest in his career. This may not please Jeffries's admirers, but it is the plain truth. When they start you can go broke that Jack will use all his cleverness to prevent, save and enduring the fight. When Jack has wrecked so many good men. That means that Johnson will keep on the defensive until he thinks Jeffries has lost a lot of his strength and is having trouble. "When Jack is satisfied that he holds the upper hand, then he will change his tactics and try to beat Jeffries down with those sharp upercuts and stinging blows. Then he take the big fellow's energy away and leave him a mark for his colored rival." LEI AND GIANTS TO MAKE GREAT SOUTHERN TOUR. Rubin Foster Will Lead Chicago Baseball Team on 9,072-Mile Tour. By Marsh. **of the longest base ball trips ever arranging for a club composed of Negro players in a league with the original Le兰 Giants, winners of the Chicago league championship of 1909. Sixteen of the leading players in America, with Manager Rube Foster, in charge, decide how to play. The team will consume nearly five months' time, as the team will not return until May 14, when it will open the season with the Gunthers at W. C. Niesen's park. Manager Rube Foster and he writes it is for the purpose of getting his club in shape to win the championship of Chicago a second time. Preliminary training will be done the next week. They will remain there until March 18. Foster has scheduled games to be played in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee and Georgia. In the journey through these games, that the team will play five games in twenty-four towns. With the group of star players Foster has signed for the season of 1910 he expects to "bring home the bacon in every contest" according to the team's estimate. In the club will travel 9,052 miles before it returns. The Leland Giants go from Palm Beach to Ormond, where they will participate in a game. Only one game will be played there and the men will jump to Jacksonville, Fla., where they will play. The Pirates will heip into Georgia, playing at Savannah March 24 and Ma- THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. con March 25. Thence they go to Birmingham, Ala., where they will remain March 26, 27 and 28. This will finish part of their schedule and they will depart two days later for Memphis, Tenn., where they will exhibit their abilities April 3, 4 and 5. They will be in Jackson, Tenn., and will begin in密歇根市 the following two days. This will finish their schedule in Tennessee, as they jump into Mississippi to play at Jackson April 11 and 12. These are the only two games to be played in that season, and the following three games at New Orleans, La., April 15, 16 and 17. This state will then be forsaken for Texas, where Manager Rube Foster has booked a number of games. For April 18, 19 and 20: the second at Prairie View with the Normal college April 21, and the third at Brenham April 22 and 23. San Antonio, Tex., will be the first game, and the third will be the second. April 24, 25 and 26. Then they jump to Austin for one game on April 27, following it with two on April 28 and 29 at Waco, Tex. They will step off April 29 at a Temple, Sabina May 1, and go to May 3 for one game on April 30. Dallas will be the final stop in Texas for May 5, 6 and 7. From there they will journey to Oklahoma City for two games May 8 and 9, and thence to Kansas City, where the scheduled trip will begin. For this trip Rube Foster has signed practically the entire Leland Giant team which will be on the Chicago League championship and so have not are R. Winston, Harry Moore and Walter Ball. These have decided to cast their lots with Frank Leland, who has signed three more to the Club, which will run in opposition to the team to be handled by Foster, probably at Normal Park this coming summer. Rube has signed three more to assist his team. They are R. Doughery, Wickmore, known as the "Kansas Cyclone", and Shanks, the lead-hitter with the color of his infield will be made of Booker, Harris, Wright and Lloyd and Hutchinson, Pete Hill the hard-hitting center Pete Paine will be in right field and Duncan of the Philadelphia Giants, in left. Foster also has succeeded in signing Catcher Petway, star backstop, to fill Booker's. Struthers also will assist behind the bat. Foster has been training at Marlin Springs since November and he expects to have the best season of his career next year. His ankle, which he fractured in a game against the Cuban giants at Conew Bridge, has been held at New York hopes to complete arrangements for a series of games for the Negro championship of the world, which probably will be played in the East and in Chicago. Foster is seeking to win this title also. Teams from the University of Cleveland City, Cleveland and New York will be involved in this championship test. FOSTER AND THE BASEBALL NUMBER. Andrew (Rubt) Foster will contribute a FREEMAN Base Ball Number. He writes the very thing is going good in the Southland, and he is reading THE FREEMAN with great interest. "THIN DUDE" QUITS THE RING. Mr. Joseph Wing, the one-time featherweight marvel of the ringside), has resisted the pressure of resting on his spurs won in the pugilistic game. Mr. Wing has gone into the tailoring business in a big way at 416 North Senate avenue. You know Joe al-Alawi, the dressed dresser who he always looks and how the boys have always tried to pattern after him. Well Joe says he will give them a good chance to win. Press them—women or men. Press them, clean them—women or men. RYAN SAYS JOHNSON WILL DE FEAT JEFF. Chicago, Jan. 14—Tommy Ryan, former middleweight champion, who won the title in 1995, Fitzsimmons, and also taught the boiler-maker how to box, has joined the prophets who believe that Jack Johnson will win the big fight in July. He is the only man credited because of personal differences with Jeffries, yet he is well qualified to offer an opinion. There is no doubting the fact that the Louisville Cubs certainly made a great showing in the field of honor last season. In order that one may be fully convinced of this fact it is worth while that you watch a game and record just a small portion—and be thoroughly satisfied that they did so much to awaken the added interest in colored base ball circles. They won one and lost two from Birmingham Glants; played Cuban Stars a 2 to 1 game; they beat the Philadelphia Giants to 0. Lost ten games and won fifty- THE COLORED BASEBALL CHAM PIONSHIP. In the coming season of base ball the Negro championship of the world will be fought out by all of the big teams of the world. The Negro championship is the liveliest of all seasons in colored base ball circles. Last year a dislike was raised which has never been satisfactorily settled as to who won the championship. The big games will it definitely settled. The big games will happen in New York and Chicago, and the contenders will be teams from Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Kansas City, Cleveland and New York. Watch THE FREEMAN and kept post. ISRAEL RUE RAISES BIG STAKE. Boston, Mass., Jan. 14—Israel Rue, colored and co-partner at the Hotel Upstairs, will be pool to be known as the "Johnson Fund," the total amount received to be placed on Johnson at prevailing odds in his market at the time. Rue and those associated with him in the enterprise are going to attempt to raise a fund of $100,000 among the college students in England. William Walker announces that the colored supporters of Jack Johnson will not be shy financially when it comes raising a substantial purse to back him. CHOYNSKI FINDS GREAT COL ORED FIGHTER. Veteran Thinks 195-Pounder Looks Good Enough. Chicago. Jan. 14.—Joe Choynski thinks he has uncovered one of the greatest young fighters in the business. He is Jerry Smith, this time, and his name is George Cotton or at least that is the name the veteran teacher of sparking has hung upon the aspirant. It is seldom that Joe gets enthusiastic about his fight, but he is quite carried away with this one. Cotton is just twenty-one years old, and he comes from New Orleans, where his people are better than his older brother. To do that, he trade him to bricklayer, and good one, he claims, but he is enamored of the fighting game. He weighs 135 pounds in good condition, is a fraction of an inch over six feet and as powerless as a 81% powerless man. The usual statement that the young fellow has no bad habits holds good in this case. He intends to carry the young man along and get some battles with men of his color for a time until he has proved his worth. Then he will go after bigger and better game. BASEBALL PONITS NEGLECTED. By David Wyatt. There are dozens if valuable points in base ball that the average Negro player and manager must own themselves with before they can ever hope to reach the top. They must own patrons of the game of today. A few years ago some of our managers were bidding their teams throughout the country to watch the game of baseball, a circus to watch these dusky athletes. People who attended such exhibitions, no doubt, went with the circus idea uppermost in their minds, and they usually got summed up in a single sentence of managers then to surround themselves with a lot of would-be athletes more fit for a circus than any thing else; one team part of the manager's business was to get the dispenser of nonsense, put him into a uniform and station him along the base lines as a coach. This clown, as a rule, was a teammate of the manager, and as his team was in the lead, but always took shelter under the nearest bleacher when the other side forged to the front. Ideas of that sort on the part of managers involved financial gains only, and with no thoughts to the future of our colored lads in base ball. Some clubs indulge in such ideas right now and have, upon numerous occasions, enjoyed the pleasure of playing. Patrons Understand the Game. As a game, base ball requires much intelligence in order to understand and appreciate its greatness. Then our students of base ball scattered throughout all parts of the globe, and no matter how small the town in which you may play, you can find a lot of bases to all the fine points of the game. If you should be playing in some off-side water-tank town and a long, lanky plow boy steps upon the slab and begins to hand you up an assortment of curves, shoots and shunts that would do honor to a lawman. You can learn it, and learned it. If you show a lack of knowledge of the finer points of the game, and the crowd gets up in a body and roars in disgust, and demand that you give 'em a base ball game, that is right where the crowd gets up, and then ask yourself, "where did they get it?" Newspapers Their Teachers. If you should happen to be in any small town with a radius of 150 miles of Chicago, about the first noise you will hear in the early hours of the morning is a building with a large sign all about the Sox and Cub games." If you see a man reading, just glance as you pass and you will find he is scanning the sporting page and absorbing, with his eyes fixed on the screen of games. How a friendly discussion of base ball for a short period with one of these whom we see fit to call "rubens" can put you in touch with more fine points of the game and you can play of dozens. The idea that all players and managers are posted on the points of the game just because they have been identified with some great team Overlook Valuable Points. This lack of knowledge on valuable points of the game is more apparent amongst our own race than any other who play base ball. You can take the far off notice that they keep a tabulated account of their doings upon the diamond, and they guard their score-book with as much vigilance as the lion does his prey. The game receives as to its consideration among the baseball men. The colored player and manager looks upon the official averages as appended from year to year with curiosity, and has but little conception as to its importance. If they ask two-thirds of our colored players to explain the tabulated accounts I doubt that they could do it. The majority of our players have no knowledge of the doings, but he would rather strike out at any time trying to knock down the back fence, rather than submit to a base on balls. If he accidentally gets soaked in the "slats" with the ball, as a rule, he sweeps you you've been hit. The fact is that a player who is a good waiter, or who is an adept at sacrificing, or who accepts a jolt in the ribs with a smile, is the one who knows the game of baseball. Of such mishaps on the part of the opposing pitcher as a gain for his team. Some Know the Game. Nathan Harris, of the Leland Giants, is, perhaps, the smartest Negro base ball player in the game today on general all-time records. He is the only player of base ball. I doubt if he has a peer in either of the big leagues. Harris is a quick thinker, quick to act, and he is an all-around player. He is the game is in actual progress. Considering the short interval between plays, Harris formulates his plans with such an amount of exactness that he seldom ever falls short of a play. He is the player who knows what the percentage of games is by waiting, sacrificing or getting hit, and he never precepts an opportunity to win. It is not generally understood by colored players that a man who goes to bat five times, gets three home runs and is caught out on two long flies, that this player is the best hitter. It is five times, strikes out once, gets hit once by the pitcher, sacrifices, gets a base on balls, and ends with a measly little single, that he is not the best hitter for the day. It is in this way that the rule makers have put a premium upon scientific base ball, and have brought about the great machine-like playing of toms. Fabulous Ideas. Study as Well as Play. Base ball should be studied, and a player should display as much eagerness in that respect as he shows in the playing end of it; that is, if he ever hopes to win a game, he should play that govern it. A man might play for years and know but little of the game. This is apparent upon all sides. 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Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Mr. Clarence E. Dunlop will spend Sunday and Wednesday. Miss Edna A. Scott is quite ill at the Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Belle Davis is quite ill at her home in North West street. Mrs. Celia Stewart continues ill at her home in West Eleventh street. The Lottos will meet to-night with Miss Jessie Samuels, in West Tenth street. Mr. Arthur Dodson has returned from a visit with relatives at Columbia, Tenn. Mrs. C. J. Leonard, the expert woman shoemaker, is seriously ill at the City Hospital. J. Walter Hodge, the real estate dealer, has arrived from a visit with friends at Boston, Mass. Rev. Riley, of Lexington, Ky., is in the city, visiting his family. He preached at Simpson Chapel last Sunday morning. Charles Dana Marshall, sporting editor and general contributor of The Freeman, is visiting his week "looking over" the Whitney Musical Company. Mrs. Angia Covington, of Excelsior Court of Calanthe, No. 13, installed the officers of the ensuing year of Queen Esther Court, No. 264, Thursday evening of last. St. Phillips P. E. Church, West and Walnut streets, will observe holy communion at 8:30 a. m. Evening services, with Bible class at 3:30 p. m. The public is welcome. Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, this city, is in the midst of a great revival, having had fifty-one accessions to date. He is conducting Dr. B. Mitchel, who was to assist, having died. Mrs. Josephine Lowery, of Chicago, Ill., spent the holidays in this city, visiting her husband, Mr. Richard Lowery, to join her husband, Mr. Richard Lowery. She was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Katie Miles, 1115 North Missouri street. The Fontanet Club, of 506 Ogden street, even invited members and visiting friends a very enjoyable house was decorated very charmingly with flowers and the club colors. Covers were laid for fifty, and the taupe衣 was decorated with flowers. Baskets filled with after-dinner mints, Mr. G. Morrow acted as toastmaster. The Benefitual Spiritual Society kindly asks your attendance every Sunday evening, by 10:30 a.m. and Thursday afternoon circle. All spirit messages delivered correctly. Come and receive benefits. You are welcome. Door fee, 10 cents. Bring a friend. Printer fee, 10 cents. Please see Mrs. Harper 655 East Miami street. The Rev. J. E. Board, of this city, is now ready to begin a series of stereotype exhibitions, and the revivals are not in session. This unique exhibition has met the approval of pastors and congregations when it was established, and the expression for good, intellectually, morally and spiritually. These exhibitions will be given for the benefit of the End Mission, in charge of Rev. Board. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH, REV. J. H. CALLIS. PASTOR. The beautiful drama entitled "Jeptin's Daughter," which is to be rendered under the auspices of the Ladies Social Club, Tuesday evening, January 23, bids fair to be a very interesting and successful en- tertainment. The church meeting held "The Best at the Price— No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale Florida sweet oranges, only 100 dozen, Saturday, while they last, dozen ..... 10c Fancy Maryland solid packed red ripe tomatoes, a dozen 89c cans for ...... Fancy seeded raisins, full lb. packages, 2 packages. 15c Large bottle pure tomato catsup, 2 bottles 15c, or one bottle for ..... 8c Our basement blend coffee, 25c value, the pound. 20c Old Irish cleaner, 10c cans, (limit 6 cans) Saturday 6 25c cans for. Onargo sugar corn, highest 20c grade packed, Saturday 2 cans for ..... 25c Save. Mayot's trading stamps. They are good for beautiful premiums. Ask the clerk for stamps. --- last Monday night ordered a new election of trustees to take place January 27, at the close of the regular class meeting, for incorporation. The next quarterly meeting will be held on January 28, is being organized by the pastor for a spring carnival, to take place early in April. The pastor's subject for the 10:30 service will be "Seeing the Light in Darkness." The 30: "Resisting Temptation." Sunday school, 2:45. New officers will be installed. BETHEL CHURCH NOTES. The pastor will preach on Sunday morning, the evening subject will be, "Mind Your Own Business," Mrs. Smythe will sing a solo, "Be It Be There." All are cordially invited. MINISTERS' AND DEACONS' ALLIANCE This body met with the Union Tabernacle Church. The following ministers were present: Drs. Seymour, Martin, Payne, McColl, Taylor, Wilson, and Reys. Leonard, Avery and Davis of Kentucky, Leonard, Crawfordson of Crawfordson, O'Fallon explained his work as State missionary. After some remarks the body adjourned. EN ROUTE TO FLORIDA Mr. Andrew (Rube) Foster and his team, the Guggenheim pass, pass dumapilos last Monday, pass to Palm Beach. Fla. Puggy Hutchinson, of last season, joins former A. B. C. star, joined the party here MAGNOLIA CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS. The members of the Magnolia Club met at the residence of Mrs. Patrice Taylor, in West Thirteenth street, and elected the following officers: Mrs. Sadie Boyer, president; Mrs. Gertrude Turner, vice president; Mrs. Florence Elkins, secretary; Mrs. Richard Resident secretary; Mrs. Lille McKay, treasurer, and Mrs. Anna Smith, journalist. ELKS ELECT OFFICERS. The following officers were elected for the ensuing term by Indiana Lodge, No. 104, I. B. P. O. E. of W.: Excalled ruler, Dr. John W. Norrrel; esteemed leading knight, Henry B. Norrrel; esteemed leading knight, Henry B. Norrrel; esteemed leading knight, Henry Lee; esquire, Wm. Appling; secretary, J. G. Johnson; treasurer, Wm. Roberts; chaplain, A. J. Carpenter; trustees, N. F. Gardner, N. F. Beck and N. F. Gardner, histrist, Hestherbert. The officers gave a social session at their hall Thursday night, at which time the newly elected officers were installed. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Prof. James Williams, of Rushville, Indiana's Negro orator, will be the speaker for the Monster Meeting on next Sunday. The program will be held at the nacle Church. This is expected to be one of the largest Monster Meetings of the season, because as a speaker Professor Williams is well known, and ability to speak well is similar to the special number will be the chorus of twenty-five voices, from School 17, under the direction of Mrs. Lillian Brown. The program also, which begins promptly at 3 p.m. all men are invited to attend. HOW COLORED SCHOOL TEACH? ERS CAN EARN EXTRA PAY. If you are a school teacher and want to earn some extra money after school hours; white A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Be your own boss. 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They are valuable. In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fail to look in on the splendidly located, well appointed Waiters' Club and cafe; nothing like it in the city. The Theater Armstrongs offers more special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets and Sunday dinners, service the very best at reasonable prices. Eugene Armstrongs serves; Joseph Holt serves; 100 Indian New. New phone 3992; Old phone 7579. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mrs. Biddle returned from Chicago last week, Mr. E. B. Smiley, of Homer avenue, has a fractured knee. Mrs. Jennele Creig is on the sick list. The Oak Hill and Mrs. A. H. Berry during the holidays, returned home Friday. Thomas Creig is on the sick list. The Oak Hill and Mrs. A. H. Berry during the holidays at Mrs. Samuel Bogges' residence and a committee reported that the bazaar THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER held in December was a success, and reported $62.82, which was added to the building fund. The following officers were hired: Mrs. William Robinson, vice-president; Mrs. William Robinson, vice-president; Mrs. Charles Lincoln, second vice-president; Mrs. Samuel Boggess, secretary; Mrs. Hannah Hudson, assistant secretary; Mrs. Simone Robinson, purchasing committee, Mrs. A. Rayford, Mrs. George Phelp, Mrs. Simon Burgess, . . . Williams Saunders' kailing party at Alabama. He attended and a success. His next party will be Monday, January 24. All invited. Frank Morrison died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock of heart trouble, at the residence of his daughter, and been in his lodging place. Deceased was born in Statesville, N. C. 38 years ago. He was a member of Covenant Lodge No. 73 of officers, and been in his lodging place. At the time of his death he was chef at the Y. M. C. a culinary department. . . Miss Casy Good, of wheeling, Va. was called to this city at a meeting in the courthouse, sprained ankle. . . Mrs. William Collins, Mrs. Blanche Robert are on the sick list. . . Douglas Whitehead injured his elbow at work at the mill. . . Mrs. Queen returns to work at the mill. . . Mrs. Queen three weeks' visit with Mrs. Lewis Queen of East Commerce street. . . Mrs. Harry Hawkins, William Moulton and Mrs. Coleman are on the sick list. . . Miss Phelse Heath returned from Akron last week. ST. PAUL, MINN. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus Drug Store. Any one knowing David Locket or Samuel Locket please address P. H. Locket, 418 East Broadway, East St. Louis, IL. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentist, 359% Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. WANTED—An organizer for the Afro-American order of Owls. For particuliers write G. W. Bland, Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Ind. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. 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Religion is that element in mankind that, when properly developed, makes men more religious. To be religious is to be better than the person who is religious. The person who claims or professes to be religious and does not live any different from one who makes no choice to a religious life is a hypocrite. There are many people who are moral lives, and are often considered by the world to be religious, but there is a great difference between exemplary morality and practical religion. A good moral life will carry one through life, and will be a grave with a good reputation, but that's all. An honest, practical religious life will carry one through this world to the grave, and not only leave them with a good reputation, but with evidence of eternal salvation. The most important eternity will not efface. The majority of the best minds of the civilized world recognize the religion of Jesus as being the best adapted to the highest development of human character. To be a christian, in fact, must be a bright, in act, and in endeavor, as is to be required. We shall aim, therefore, in conducting this column to show the necessity of a practical difference between the life of the ordinary man of the world and the life of the saint. We believe that the common lilies of the christian world today to be the result of the imperfect religious life lived by the professing christian. Since the days of Jesus the religion brought to the world the saint, the saint, the saint, the saint, has always purified and made better and brighter the life lived. If our religion then does not make us stronger and better men and women, it fails to do what it is intended to do. There are two ways in the English language being much used in reference to a religious life—one is "love" and the other is "service." No one can be religious who lives under the sane conditions and circumstances we serve the world of mankind as he wishes to be served. In the great struggle for human existence, under the present condition, we see too often in professing Christian absolventry, forgetting the importance of his brother is in every sense his brother in Christ Jesus; this kind of a religion is failty; so faulty that the professing Christian must suffer the utter futility of his brother who serves him. The trouble with this kind of a religion is that is has no love in it, and therefore, falls to the thirsty sin-sick soul to the thirsty sin-sick soul. The religious life is not complete when church attendance is kept up and church contributions are paid, the love of God stops not there, it finds the weary wandering soul, the weary soul back to the Father's house. To live a practical Christian life, then I must attend my church, must give it all the money I need, and then must be in the must I must be kind and affectionate to my pastor, to all of the members of the church, whether of my denomination or some other, and then there must be, in my opinion, a kind of love who does not know God as I know Him. CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodau, druggest. Indianapolis, Ind. REMEMBER that if you wish to be prosperous you must pay the price. No man ever saved any money by putting it off until tomorrow or next week. The new year is the time to begin, and this STRONG COMPANY is the place to make your first and later deposits. Don't let the new year get very old before making the start. You will never regret it. 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The One Thing Needed. When thoughtful men are casting about for new remedies for social ills, and the cure of commercial disease, the wonder is that more of them do not discover the cure. When they do, all others, would serve to restore rightful conditions and make our earthly life all that it should be. That one thing is plain, practical, New Testament piety. It is the one thing that is important nor superceded, nor neglected without hurt. As Hon. John D. Long, ex-secretary of the American navy, once strikingly observed: "No one can look at the seething current of modern society, rotten to the core, and not be utterly appalled by the horrors of war, the violence and the outrages that fill our newspapers and are almost epidemic. The real truth is not that the world is outgrowing the simple precepts of Jesus, but that it has never reached them in their height or depth. 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