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THE FREEMAN WANTS HONEST, ENERGETIC AND HUSTLING AGENTS EVERYWHERE. YOU CAN MAKE MONEY REPRESENTING THE FREEMAN. WRITE TO-DAY FOR TERMS THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 5 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL HOWARD UNIVERSITY WILL SHARE IN FUND In Convincing Manner—Dr. Underwood of Kentucky Sees President Taft—Death of Hon. John F. Cook. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, January 26.—At two sessions, the forests cane and woodland arguments have been presented to show that the District of Columbia should share in the benefits of the Morrill act, enacted in 1915, for the establishment and maintenance of a department of scientific agriculture in various educational institutions in the states and the nation, and appeared in the interest of George Washington University, a white college, in the behalf of which Senator Gallinger was offered a赠予 to the original grant of Kelly, represented the of the 100,000 colored citizens of the District, suggesting that the amount alloted be placed at the disposal of Howard Gallinger amendment to the best advantage of the race in this community. Prof. Miller's argument was so convincing that the committee of Gallinger amendment a clause granting to Howard University the privilege of sharing with George Washington University may be approved under the law in aid of the study of scientific agriculture. "Although there is no agricultural college at Howard now," he explained, "there is a provision for such an institution in the charter, and steps will be taken to the Morrill land act be extended to it. It will also enable the University," he added, "to perfect its projected schools of engineering. The work of the scientific department, on the Howard campus, will be promoted beyond measure by the aid thus given. "Students at Howard," continued Prof. Miller, "come from thirty-five states, and many of them are particularly national in its scope of training. Howard believes," he explained, "it is the climax of educational training for the colored race, and is fully prepared to undertake the educational endeavor, and thus add to the constantly broadening sphere of influence for the school and strengthen its arm for the mission for which it was established. A simple matter of justice to the 100,000 colored people of the District, and for the splendid service Howard can render to the race throughout the land, we think the Morrill act should be extended to the benefit Howard University as well as George Washington University," said Prof. Miller in concluding his able and exhaustive argument. It is clear of those on the inside that the Gallinger amendment, carrying the Howard University clause, inserted through the sturdy efforts of Prof. Miller, will be passed by Congress. Leading members of the Senate have declared in House it has a host of stalwart champions. Among those assisting Prof. Miller pushing the claims of Howard before the Senate committee were Dr. J. Francis, of the University, Dr. J. McKinley, A. C. Garner, pastor of Portmouth Congregational Church; M. W. Field McKinley and others. The visit of Dr. E. E. Und Frankfort, Ky., to the nation and the world, for the official preferment of high given the White House a mo- view of one of Kentucky's gentlemen. The President wished to be with the wood, and with the endor- mitted by his friends, and to be "on the cards" for hands at an early date. While wood was the guest of Mr. W. Sidney Pittman, the noted architect, and he was the recipient of numerous social courtesies and the representative people of the city, who helped in making his stay a pleasant one. Dr. Underwood has made a political and professional record in the State of Kentucky of which any man might well be a long and successful career in the practice of medicine, clean-cut laborers as editor of the Blue Grass Bugle, an agency for uplift in his community, and his exemplary performance of duties of trustee of the Kennewick Normal School, a Normal University and as secretary of the United States Board of Pension Examining Surgeons, all entitle him to the admiration and respect of people ably served and inspired to lofty valor because of his presence among them. THE OBSTRUCTED PATH. MINOR ORDERS UNIONS FEDERATIONS ORGANIZATIONS THE ORDINARY PATH OF LIFE. --- Rev. Thomas J. Brown, who has given eminent satisfaction as rector of St. Luke's P. E. Church here, has received a call to the St. Mark's P. E. Church, in Washington, but being asked to decline a flattering offer extended and remain in Washington. Dr. Brown is one of the ablest pulpit orators of the Episcopal Church and has been mentioned in connection with the office of Suffragan Bishop, suggested by the last General Convention of the church. Hon. J. Milton Turner, of St. Louis, former Minister to Liberia, is in the city looking after some Oklahoma land claims in the interest of Indians and half-breeds to hold Federal office, and will be satisfied to round out his career with a victory for the nation's wards whose land is now in jeopardy. Mr. Turner seems to have resigned from the mellifluency of diction and silver-voiced periods show no signs of deterioration with age. The charmability of the 10 Cavary remains unfilled. Chaplain Anderson was retired a short time ago on account of ill health. R. W. THOMPSON. DALLAS, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Will Middleton celebrated their twelfth wedding anniversary on the Cranberry street. Many of their friends were present to congratulate them and brought costly tokens of the esteem in which they are held, and the evening was enjoyably spent. Each guest toasted to the health of Mr. and Mrs. Middleton, which added to the sweetness of our meals, and to the joy of the Baptist Church, Monday night, was a financial success. . . Let the Negro merchants keep a good stock in their places of business, so that when a customer asks for a loan, they can so much I haven't got what you want. Then a great change will be in the power of the Negro in every kind of business. Thompson and Miss Nina Johnson occurred at St. John's Baptist Church, Wednesday evening, at 8:30. A host of their friends were there to congratulate them. . . Mrs. Fannie J. Parks desires to visit the Lodge of Odd Fellows for courtesies extended her since the death of her husband, and the endowment department for the promptness of payment in full. The minister of the Lodge to the faithful and worthy ones of the order throughout this broad land. ... Pride of the West and Oriental Companies, Nos. 4 and 15, Uniform Rank, of the Army, 1st Battalion, 1st Division, Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the armory, 566 Main street: Captains, John L. Jones, J. G. Griffin; First Lieutenants, John L. Jones, J. G. Griffin; First Lieutenants, George Murry, Thomas J. Harris, Prince Whitelow; Right Guards, Walter Harney, Charles Thomas; Sentinel, E. S. Sullivan; Lieutenants, George Murry, Leonard Kyles; Recorders, Johnnie Lewis, Isaac Mason; Treasurers, J. Bagsby Randall, Ph. Wiburn; Robert Moore, Robert Moore, Columbus Cooper, Jack Simmons, D. Miller. Company drills are the order with these men. Company companies want good men to learn the tactics and the latest work in the unifor mdepartment. The friends of Oriental Companies want good men to learn and friends on Monday night, February 7, at the new club of Guess Whos, core Main and Hawkin streets, by special members. These members have been reserved for this occasion, so strive to be there Monday night. ...Mrs. M. C. Griffin is able to be up. ...When will the borrowing of The Freeman stop at your home? See Griffin at 150 Main street, and the copy Dallas patrons may get it at Griff's new cafe. Central avenue. WASHINGTON, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN The revival services which are being held in this city are meeting with great success. Rev. Blackburn, of Homestead, assists Rev. Blackburn, of Homestead, assisting Rev. T. J. Askew of the A. M. E. Church, and Rev. Dabbs, of Reading, Pa. is at the Baptist Church.... Miss City, departed this life last Friday noon. Her death was quite a shock to the community. Her remains will be taken to her home at Clinton C. for burial. City departed this life last Friday noon. Charles Skinner, who has been visiting her parents in Virginia, is in the city.... Mrs. Martha Streets has returned to her home in New Jersey with her parents. Mr. John Tobias, who has been with the Florida Blossoms Minstrels, is home visiting friends and relatives. The state's session of the joint committee will be held at A. M. E. Church January 25 and 26. It will be largely represented by a number of able divines in Pennsylvania, the Virginia and western Pennsylvania, the Ohio. The following follows: Hymn lined by Rev. J. S. Ferguson, D. D.; prayer, Rev. J. M. Glimore, D. D.; welcome address, Bentley, D. D.; welcome address, Burgess W. W. Hoyt; response, Rev. W. B. Anderson, D. D.; welcome on behalf of school response, Rev. Charles Dundy; music welcome on behalf of the church, Mr. H. Musick, D. D.; music welcome on behalf of Sunday school, M. E. H. Jones; response, Rev. E. Thomas; music; closing remarks Bishan, W. B. Derrick, D. D., LL. D. offering. SOUTH BEND, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. will be entertained this week by Mrs. Noah Hubbard at 641 California avenue.....Mr. G. P. Scott is on the sick list at his home on Napler street.....Mr. Lewis Wesley in days ago to put on the mits with him, Mr. Smith knocked Mr. Wesley out, and he has just awakened. Wesley doesn't want to see the mits any more soon on the first club club this first annual reception at the American Hall, February 24.....Mr. V. Smith has furnished a very pretty private dining room at our first club club and J. B. Allen have first a-class sanitarium.....Mrs. G. W. Bland entertained the St. P. Ruffin Club last week at our own club club. Nick Alston has entertained the club this week at Mishawaka....Re. A. Smith was in Gary Sunday, and Rev. Dungy filled the pullover street.....Miss Ella Bragg and Miss Daisy Bland leave for Benton Harbor, Mich. Thursday, to attend a ball and to visit friends. They will return Monday. The city last week looking for a location to open a taller shop. He was the guest of Mr. Noah Hubbard, California avenue. Mr. Bufford, the manager of the skating at The Fremantle obtained from William Manning at the MINEOLA. TEXAS. The weather is warm in the South. The farmers are getting ready to go to the fields. They are very sick, but is now better. ...Mr. Bate Turman has a good farm to rent two miles from town. He has the best of equipment. Miss Olia Davies were married last week. BEAUMONT, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Sunday was clear and bright, but somewhat chilly. Our churches and Sundayschools were largely attended...The members were Billy Brown and the church was to realize the worth of Rev. W. Laws, their new pastor, and the attendance for the services is on the increase...Mr. Jacob Brown, one of the leaders of the church, is seriously ill at his home in the South End...The banquet for the Knights Templars, December 27, was the hit of the season...Beaumont has witnessed in the past days the coldest weather for many years. PROVIDENT HOSPITAL SUCCESSFUL INSTITUTION AT CHICAGO KEEPING THE LAW OF THE MASTER Bearing One Another's Burdens—Number of Women in Training—Col. Marshall Pushing Plan for New Armory. Chicago, Ill., Jan. 26.—During your correspondent's stay in Chicago we availed ourselves of the opportunity to visit the Provident Hospital. We were invited to visit the hospital and we has made a very competent clerk for the institution for years. We were shown all through the institution by Miss Cora of the senior class. We noted with pleasure the absolute cleanliness of the institution and the businesslike methods by which the car is carried on. We learned that the general staff has progressed favorably and gives promise of a helpful and beneficial year to the colored people. This dispensary adjoins the general hospital and one-third of the hospital work has been entirely charitable. The training school for nurses shows an enviable record for proficiency and standing, and has graduated and received their diplomas as professional trained nurses, making a total of nearly one hundred who have some experience in nursing and to be of use to others wherever their lots may be cast. The district nurses have been very faithful in visiting among the colored people and in extending their operations to all who were in need of them. --- Miss Caretta Day, one of the leading actresses on the stage has returned to the city after a pleasant trip to the Buckeye State. Miss Day is now in vaudeville. Mr. J. Ed. Green, who has been very ill, has left Provident Hospital and is now staying at his home on State street. Mr. Sylvester Russell, the stage critic, is on hand and a benefit entertainment for Mr. Green. Miss Irene Johnson, who has been visiting Mrs. Mayne. Climscale, has been chasing the sun since the week of the Christmas holidays. Miss Johnson is a resident of Pittsburg and will leave at an early date for that city. Willie Adams, a Louisville boy, is in the tailor business on State street near Thirtieth. He is doing a splendid business. Mr. Adams is a journeyman tailor and the best cutters in the city. He is making preparation for a heavy Easter trade. Mr. John Clark, a railway mail clerk on the Ohio Railroad, a graduate of the Central high school, Louisville, has been in the city for several days on a business trip. Mr. Clark was given many social functions by his personal friends that hall from the State of Kentucky. It would take several weeks to find out the number of people that own property in the City of Chicago. It is known how many homes in any other city in the United States. A number of colored men have become very wealthy by engaging in the real estate business. Most of the prominent colored homes live in tall buildings, story homes or in flats. Most of the homes are beautifully furnished and are on popular streets. Mr. R. W. Thompson, of Minneapolis, Minn. has been in the city for five weeks Continued on Page Four. Found in Our Mail Bags. "Read By a Great Many Whites." Goldfield, New, Dec. 29, 1909. The FREEMAN Publishing Company, Indianapolis, Ind. You will find enclosed postoffice order for one year's subscription. The news company here handles your paper, but the supply is never equal to the demand; as it is read by a great many of the whites, there I miss a great many of the numbers. Thanking you in advance, I am Respectfully, Box 1451. A. L. GREEN. "I Greatly Enjoy Your Paper." Chicago, Ill., Dec. 29, 1909. Dear Sir—Enclosed is an order for the renewal of THE FREEMAN. I am a race woman and greatly enjoy your paper. Respectfully, MRS. W. H. LILES. 5932 Aberdeen street. TO THE INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN: Dear Sirs—Enclosed please find order for my subscription to THE FREEMAN per personal notice. Box 69, R. F. D. M. M. EVANT. Only Paper For Colored Man. Commitment, Dec. 29, 1909. Dear Editor—You will find enclosed my check for which to pay for THE FREEMAN, the only paper, to my notion, for the colored man to read HENRY LEAK "The Freeman Really a Treat." The FREEMAN Publishing Company: Gentleman—It really is a treat to get so good a paper as THE FREEMAN. I go to the office and I will hold the rush. Enclosed you will find my check, Thanking you for the good things found on its pages in the past year, I am "An Excellent Christmas Edition." Milbourne, Wit Gentlemen—Please find enclosed money order for copies of THE FREEMAN. I wish to congratulate you on the excellent Christmas edition of your war service. The FREEMAN Publishing Company: Gentlemen—Please find the postoffice order for the year of 1310. I wish the FREEMAN a most prosperous New Year. Wishes The Freeman Continued Success Bingham. Dear Sirs—I am enclosing the Messrs. E. Norfleet Company's check for the amount of your statement. Wishing you continued success this happy New Year, Yours truly. Was a Dandy. FREEMAN Publishing Company: Gentleman—I want to say that your Christmas number was a dandy, and a good advertisement for a paper. Please increase my order to seventy-five copies each week, beginning with this week's issue. Yours truly, HENRY CRAWFORD. 326 Farrington avenue. "Freeman a wonderful Paper." Jefferson City, Mo. Mr. E. C. Knox, manager THE FREEMAN Publishing Company. Dear Sir/You will find enclosed my check, for which kindly continue sending me your wonderful paper for another year. Permit me to say that I regard your paper, THE FREEMAN, as being the BEST colored journal I ever read, whom all Negro's who desire and expect to reach higher ideals in this world should not RACE GLEANINGS AND COMMENT. NEGROES BARRED BY ELKS. New York, January 5.—Negroes are restrained from using the ritual, password, pin and colors of the Elks by a decision of the appellate division of the Supreme Court filed at White Plains today. Benevolent and generous of Elks, they are against the Improved Protective Order of Elks of the World, an organization for Negroes. NORTH CAROLINA CLEAN. Raleigh, N. C., January 5. —A report to Gov. Kitchin shows that no lynchings have occurred in North Carolina for two years. This is probably the only southern State with this record. Why congratulate you yourself? What homophobia does you lynchings? No State should allow this damnable travesty of law and order. We hope the day will dawn soon when we shall not hear again of any community being lynched. The criminal white or black, let the law, not the mob, deal with him.—Ed. WHAT NEGRO LABOR DOES FOR THE SOUTH. Washington, January 5.—Of the $8,200,000,000 that the farmers of the United States made in aid of South Korea in $2,400,000,000 according to estimates that the Manufacturers' Record gives, based on the latest available reports and quoted in the Post. Of the South's total between the two countries and $200,000,000 represents the crop, cotton, with its seeds, now coming on the market, an increase of between $150,000,000 and $200,000,000 over 1908, though the crop buys the bales more than be more than 2,000,000 less than last year's crop. L L L L L L A RICH COLORED MAN. W, T, Escoe, of Lawrence, Kan, who built a beautiful home at the corner of Maine and Warren streets last year, is probably one of the richest colored men in Kansas, as is evidenced by the fact that his taxes for last year were $1,300. ANOTHER OF THE RACE WINS HONOR ON FOOTBALL FIELD. It is possible that our readers are aware of the fact that the highest authority and critic of football has chosen as a member of the All-American football team, Ayler, the big Afro-American left guard of the Brown University. NEGROES ALONE AFFECTED BY PROHIBITION. "Prohibition in Alabama hurts the State treasury and deprives the Negroes of a chance to buy liquor by the glass; that is about all," said D. K. Lawson, of Louisville, recently. "I was down that way a short time ago, and while I did not try it myself, I was informed by other traveling men that it is no trick to get a dring in a hotel, a number of other places. They have cocktails highballs and a number of mixed drinks, as well as the straight goods, and 'near beer' is common. "The Negroes have to buy theirs by the bokeh it has in the柜. Perhaps it is doing good in depriving them of the chance to drink whenever one of them has a nickel in his pocket. Drink has made a lot of trouble for the Negroes, as they can't mix it with work. Because of the restriction on Negroes the manufacturers do not like the regulation, fall to read. Wishing you continued success, and the complete FREEMAN force a very happy New Year, I remain Very truly yours, Dear Sir—We received fifty-five copies of THE FREEMAN and we are all glad to get them. I must congratulate you on your good work in getting out your Christmas number, which was exceptional. We thank you for the support of THE FREEMAN as it is one of the grandest papers ever published. I remain. WILLIAM McCABE. EXCELS ALL OTHERS. You will find enclosed the sum of $1.50 for subscription of twelve months. I wish to say that I can speak without hesitation the MEMORIES, too, all the other newspapers that I have read, and rest assured that all efforts you have given it are highly appreciated by me. I am sure all other readers should appreciate and feel proud of such a journal. Wishing you success, I remain. MRS. H. E. MABLES Seattle, Wash. As usual, The Indianapolis Freeman gave us a treat for Christmas. The Florida Sentinel was also among the leaders. —The New Century. This is self-explanatory: "The Christmas edition of The Freeman was a gem. It is published at Indianapolis, Ind., by Hon. Geo. L. Knox, editor in chief, published. This most popular is one of the strongest and most reliable Negro journals published, and the Christmas issue is an evidence that its editor is one of the best journalists in this country. The Freeman is a secular paper that ranks with the best papers that are published." Thanks, brother. "The Indianapolis Freeman makes the following note which the country will welcome: "George L. Knox, proprietor and managing editor of The Freeman, who has a most interesting history of a life of adventures and achievements, beginning in the dark days of slavery, is soon to publish his autobiography in book form. Look for 'Bro. Knox has been a patient toiler and his life struggles will read like a romance. He has been in the limelight for many years, and it can be truthfully sald of him that he has not allowed his years to increase without wisdom." I beg to say that the editorial department of The Freeman is up to the standard in every way, and that so far as I can see no improvement can be made. I congratulate The Freeman upon its success and the joy of Christmas and a happy New Year. THE NATIONAL BAPTIST PUBLISHING HOUSE. Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 15, 1909. To the Nationals, the Baptistman. The Freeman is a safe, far-seeking secular paper and one of the best edited in the interest of the race in America. Secretary and Treasurer N. B. P. H. The Freman, of Indianapolis, Ind., blossomed out in its Christmas number last issue with many special features. There were some extra contributions oforest from the Women's Training School, which was a contribution by Miss Nannle Helen Burroughs, corresponding secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary Convention, with assistance from the Women's president of the Woman's Training School, Washington, D. C., and Bishop H. M. Turner, senior bishop of the A. M. E. school, both of which pertained to the sport lovingly named the race.—The National Baptist Review especially as long as they can have all they want at any time." IN BEHALF OF OUR BROTHERS IN BLACK. By Robt. P. Jackson, Winnipipe Man. In vain do we seek for our equal rights, Oh why do you cast us as aside? Is that dark skin that hurts your sight, Or because we have fought, bled and died? You brought us here from the African Hills. When you were in trouble, you asked us When at peace then you drive us away; [Picture of a man in a suit, seated in a chair, with a serious expression.] In the war with Spain our power was felt, And you'll need us again some day. We have fought for Old Glory and marched in the sun, And we have never let the old flag fall; It's the stars and stripes for all that come, But no stars for the Negro at all. You allow the Southerners to carry their old flag, Along side of the Stars and Stripes; It's an insult to the Union, that dirty old rag, And the black man has helped to fight. We were fighting your battle when you ran away, And your enemy face to face. Captured San Juan Hill, in the heat of the day, And you discharge us now in disgrace. Treat us like men and give us our rights. Be honest and don't be ashamed. We have often been tried, never denied, And willing to be tried again. For your past black record the flag is disgraced, And the world looks upon you with shame. 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The attendance was somewhat above the average in point of numbers, and the program embraced papers of substance and merit by some of the race's most noted figures in the world of literature, education and social science. This year's meeting was devoted mainly to the discussion of "The Social Aspect of the Negro Problem." In the absence of the president, Mr. Archbold H. Grimke, of Boston, Vice President Kelly Miller, of this city, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Howard University, occupied the chair. Some of the more important papers presented were: "The Social Evolution of the Black South," by Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, of Atlanta University, author of "The Souls of Black Folk;" "The Social Status of the Negro in the North," by Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia, editor of the Christian Recorder and the recipient of the degree of Ph. D. from the university, not long ago, for important sociological investigations; "The Reflex Influence of Race Prejudice," by Rev. W. V. Tunnel, warden of the King Hall Divinity School, Howard University, and member of the Washington Board of Education; "Fallacious Criticism of the Negro," by Rev. Matthew W. Anderson, principal of the Berean Manual Training School, Philadelphia; "The Effect of Social Prejudice Upon the Negro," by Prof. J. R. L. Diggs, president of the Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg, Va., and "The Social Demands of the Hour," by Rev. L. Z. Johnson, of Baltimore. At the preliminary executive session Prof. Miller read the annual address of President Grimke, and the standing committees of the Academy reported. The organization was reported to be in a flourishing condition, and a steady progress in the various branches of work for the benefit of the race, instituted from time to time, was indicated. New lines of investigation were suggested, a digest of statistics bearing on the economic and social life of the Negro, and a further publication of the Academy's "Occasional Papers" was recommended. The discussions were quite animated, and the speakers adhered very closely to the subjects brought forward by the principal investigators, and much useful information was given out. It was the consensus of opinion that the social status of the race in the South is to be established as a separate entity from the whites, acting with them in exchange of labor for money and co-operating along general lines of civic development, but the masses must provide for the better working of the system of segregation by devising organized means of serving themselves in matters involving religion, education, business, amusements, and, in a growing sense, employment. Further, that the problem of the Negro in the North is economic rather than social, and that the problem of employment is more acute than that of civil rights. The crux of the whole situation, the Academy seems to think, lies in a candid facing of the facts by both races, the honest disclosure of the truth, and the broader education of the whites and the blacks all over the country. Intelligence begets toleration, and information dispels narrowness and superstitions belief in the binding force of traditions. The situation looks hopeful, but a solution of the problem in any satisfactory fashion means much hard, long-continued and conscientious work on the part of the race itself, in which the men of intellect, of soul, of commercial capacity and of industrial skill must all do their full share. The masses and the classes are mutually interdependent and must rise or fall together. The papers and discussions thus concluded. The American Negro Academy was founded March 5, 1897, by Rev. Alexander Crummell, for twenty-five years rector of St. Luke's P. E. Church, of this city, and has for its object "the promotion of literature, science and art; the fostering of the higher education; the culture of a form of intellectual taste; the publication of scholarly work and the defense of the Negro against vicious assaults." The membership includes about fifty of the race's brightest and most progressive educators, ministers, writers and lecturers, and out of each year's session grows an inspiration that is felt helpfully in every section of the country. The annual sessions are held in Washington during the Christmas week. PRESIDENT TAFT AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY. To Dedicate the Magnificent Carnegie Library March 10—Dr. Thirkield and Faculty Will Make Occasion a Gala One. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 20.—President Wilbur Patterson Thirkield, the indefatigable chief executive of Howard University, has secured a promise from President Taft that the latter will be present and deliver an address on the occasion of the dedication of the magnificent Carnegie Library, the date of which has been set for March 10. President Thirkield, the faculty and student-body are happy over the look and it is announced that no prince will be spared to make the day a red letter event in the history of the institution. The Carnegie Library is a beautiful structure, colonial in design, facing eastward, just north of the main entrance to the university grounds. Its cost is $50,000, and the amount was donated by Andrew Carnegie with his remark that he felt that never was a similar sum of money more profitably expended. Many valuable volumes and choice pictures have already been donated to the library by friend of the school, and the Council of Upper Classmen. have agreed to furnish two ornamental lamps for the porte-cochere of the building, at a cost of $100 each. Hundreds of visitors from abroad and members of the Howard Alumni Association are expected to be present on March 10 to witness this significant dedication. RACE PROGRESS. Gertrude E. Curtis, of Bradford, Pa. is the first colored woman dentist. She has just graduated from the Philadelphia College of Dental Surgery, and in tends to begin practice at once. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. SHE THE FREEMAN. Susan Lems, Colby has returned to French Lick, Ind., after a short visit to her sister, Mrs. Ella Digge... Mrs. Allen, of Nashville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kelley... Mrs. Carrie Cross is confined to her room on account of illness... The Johnsonville Post No. 12 met at the First Baptist Church, Sunday, January 16. A splendid address was delivered by Rev. Walger, a large crowd being present. MOTHER OF FORMER SLAVES DEAD. RICHMOND, Ind.—Maria R. Taylor, colored, who died last week, is said to have been more than one hundred years old. She was the mother of children who were slaves twenty-five years before the civil war. Until two years ago the Negro woman worked and made her own living, and when unable to continue her labors refused assistance from various charitable organizations, although she received attention from people for whom she had worked many years ago. A life insurance policy for $85, on which she had paid a premium many years, was found among her effects. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Alex. Mallory, of this city, and Miss Mabel Davis, formerly of Lewisburg, Tenn., were married last Tuesday night. Mr. Charles Colington and Miss Mattie Collier were best man and maid of honor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Williams, of the Seventh Street Baptist Church.... The Ladies' Orchestra gave an excel-Wednesday night to a large and appreciative audience....Miss Prudene Browder entertained last Monday evening in honor of Miss Lewis, of Glasgow....The Y. M. C. A. of the Bowling Green Academy is doing nicely, and cordially invites all to be present. The subject for Sunday is "Loyalty," and we will have an address by Prof. C. T. Cook, of the State Street public school. Prof. Cook needs no introduction; we all know him to be one of the leaders of our race. The next Sunday Dr. O. D. Porter will deliver an address. Come one, come all....The Anchor Publishing Company of the B. G. Academy will issue its first edition next week....The leading citizens of Bowling Green are trying to establish a hospital, of which we are badly in need....Bowling Green Academy is overflowing with students....Please notify W. E. Houston, phone 546 Home or Moorhead House, of any news of local interest. NEW ORLEANS NEWS. Interesting discussion On in Times Democrat About Its Attitude Towards the Negro. NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 15.—For the past few weeks there has been going on a very spicy discussion in the columns of the Times-Democrat over the attitude of that paper toward the Negro, and it goes without saying that the Negro people have been following it with very much interest on account of the prominence of the white persons taking part in the discussion, as well as on account of the fact that the argument is concerning the Negro. Rabbi Heller, of this city, started the discussion by a letter he wrote to the Times-Democrat inquiring what kind of charity was it that made discrimination in the distribution of its gifts to the poor children of the city as is made by the Times-Democrat's toy and doll distribution every Christmas to the poor among the white children alone, and leaving out the poor among the colored children. The Times-Democrat replied to the effect that in distributing toys and dolls to the poor children of the city it had to restrict the gifts to the whites because when it distributed to all indiscriminately, as when the Times-Democrat first inaugurated the Christmas charity movement some years before, the white and Negro children would get into fights and brawls and thus mar the pleasure of the occasion instead of making of it what it was planned to be, so it was decided to restrict the distribution of the playthings to the whites only. LEXINGTON, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Revival meetings are now being held at Zion E. Church; they have been held for the past two weeks and last Tuesday night the Lord gave us one precious soul, Miss Matron Hancock who professed faith in the Saints Jesus Christ. The meetings are becoming more enthusiastic each evening and sinners are coming home to Christ. There are some young fools who sit in the house of God and talk and laugh when the minister is con- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ducting the services. They seem to have no respect at all for the church, but remember, my young friends, God is going to, punish you with many stripes for making fun of his divine works. RELIGIOUS THOUGHT. Organic Union for Negro Methodism Ther is no one that is of sound mind but what would say when this question is mentioned: I believe it would be a great and good thing if such an organization could be effected. But how can such a thing be done? It has been tried several times during the present generation and failed. The moving spirits of the three great Negro Methodist organizations, the A. M. E., the A. M. E. Zion and the C. M. E., have for some years thought, wrote and spoke on this principal conness. There is no need of wasting time here to reproduce the arguments which they have, from time to time, set forth in favor of and against organic union. We will take it for granted that every true Methodist under the light of present-day experiences, and having an honest desire to advance the kingdom of God, believes in organic union; not simply federation, but union, coming together as one great body, having one great head centered in its Episcopacy. There may be some persons of sound judgment who may object, because of what may seem to them to be sound reasons. I am of the opinion, however, that if those who find what they consider good and sufficient reasons for opposing organic union, would remove self, as the first cause for objection, all other objections would be lost in the grand and glorious possibilities that would be realized for the world of mankind. From the beginning the human mind has been too narrow in its application of the principles of the religion of Jesus. He taught that all of the forces that work for righteousness should be as one. "I and My Father are one" says the Master. I feel safe in saying that the great stumbling block in the way of the triumph of righteousness is the glorifying of the triumph of the organization or church to which we belong rather than rejoicing in actual widening deepening of the Christ life. The spectacular boasting of one child of God over another has never been known to bring a soul to the truth of God. The unholy competition that has gone on between churches and pastors, I fear, has sent many a soul to hell and not any to heaven. Organic union between the three great Negro Methodist bodies of the world will be a long step toward the one "fold" of which the Master speaks in St. John 10:16. The dynamic force of Negro Methodism has a mission to perform in the safeguarding and perfecting of good citizenship among our people that no other denomination can do. It seems to me that the great responsibility of world-wide Negro Methodism can only be conserved and actually met by a perfectly harmonious union between the present three great branches of Negro Methodists. The spirit of union for the accomplishment of any one thing is in the air; and the time for the uniting of all Christian forces has fully come. Organic union should be preached from every Negro Methodist pulpit and taught in every Negro Methodist Sunday School. I hall with delight the suggestion made by Prof. J. R. Hawkins, secretary of education of the A. M. E. church, nad most earnestly hope that it will be accepted by the powers that me and given a thorough trial. But should not every minister and every layman become interested in the matter? Every local church should know what it means to the cause of Christ and the best interest of mankind. The ordinary selfish motives which keep individuals and organizations apart should be lost sight of in an honest endeavor to accomplish the greater good. One of the main obstacles in effecting organic union has been the name of the united organization. I have two names to suggest, either of which I believe, if accepted, would mean all that could be hoped for in a name. The first is "The United Methodist Episcopal Church," the second is "The United Methodist Methodist Church." Of the two names here suggested I prefer the latter. Many will undoubtedly object to the word "Negro." This word is the official title given to our race in this country and is fast becoming our racial name throughout the world. I believe, therefore, that in an organization that would mean so much to us as a race the word "Negro" should have a place in its organic name. The Prospect for Christian Unity. Christian unity, says The Congregationalist, "does not appear to be coming in this country by absorption of many denominations under one ecclesiastical government, though that is a cherished hope of many faithful Christians. But there are signs of approaching to unity in the increasing co-operation of believers in many localities." The Northwestern Christian Advocate cites instances in Minnesota where Methodists surrendered a field to Congregationalists when only one church was needed, and where Congregationalists withdrew in favor of Methodists, with prespects of another similar arrangement with Presbyterians. It is quoted a district superintendent of the Methodist conference has said: "I believe these comity arrangements should be worked out wherever sectarian competition in overchurched communities has become not only a scandal but a waste of missionary funds, which would be more wisely invested; and, as a rule, those churches will only survive which can and do furnish the most appreciated and effective service." Zion's Herald makes this statement the occasion for pointing out that in Missouri there are scores of towns in which two churches, one belonging to the Southern branch of Methodism, and the other to the Northern, often facing one another in hostile array, both nearly starved to death, while supported by missionary aprioriations. It says: "What is needed in Missouri is the killing off of at least one hundred and fifty struggling, meager, pitiful little Methodist charges on both sides of the line, making in each case one congregation where there have been for thirty or forty eyears two rival and beggerly bodies." This, to my mind, represents very clearly the exact condition of the Negro Methodist in this country. Wise men profit by the mistakes of others. Should we not therefore, who earnestly and honestly are interested in the kingdom of Christ, be willing to lay aside any relic, whatever it may be, that a brighter and more glorious day should dawn upon the Christian life of a race that has been so long despised? Organic union of the three great branches of Negro Methodism is being nurtured in the heart and life of every true Christian Negro Methodist. Whatever the obstacles that lie in the way, they must be moved. 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The study of the management of this paper is, how to make it a greater and better paper, a greater power and force for the betterment of the condition of our race, and the editor will thank any one to write him an idea that may be helpful to this end. By the time for our twenty-fifth anniversary we would like to add 5,000 more to our subscription list. Kind reader, will you help? Write the editor a personal letter. We want to hear from our friends throughout the country. Beginning with our March the 5th issue we propose to start in with the accepted plan for enlargement of our subscription roll, which we desire to be augmented by 5,000 more. Elsewhere we publish several valuable suggestions. Let us hear from our We yield our editorial page this week to our friends who have communicated on various topics of interest and concern to the race, and which we commend to the faithful perusal of our many readers in this and foreign countries. Two things we have been unable to do recently: (1) To supply the demand for an increased number of the paper; (2) to find space to print much important and accumulated matter of interest and vital concern to the race, hence the yielding of our entire editorial space so as to discharge what to us is a pleasant duty to our patrons. A BRIGHT BUSINESS IDEA FOR PROGRESSIVE RACE JOURNALS. Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 31, 1909. Editor The Freeman: Dear Sir—I notice in your Christmas issue an invitation to your readers of offer suggestions as to the best way to increase your circulation. Curiously enough, I had been for some time figuring upon a proposition looking to the same end, with the possible exception that my idea, while embracing yours in its scope, holds, from my viewpoint, latent possibilities of good to the race, as wel as profit and prestige to The Freeman and other paners. Briefly stated, my idea is as follows: To establish in Salt Lake City a "Western Bureau of Correspondence and Subscriptions," embracing within its powers the soliciting of advertising, securing of subscriptions and the writing of a weekly letter of information concerning the possible advantages of a gradual and voluntary movement westward of those of our race who are looking for a chance to place their children beyond the reach of the certain congestion of population which threatens the East and South. Such a movement I am sure would result in incalculable benefit to the race, and I am much mistaken if the papers which furnish the information advocating such a movement would not experience an increase of circulation as substantial as it would be gratifying. Such a plan if confined to any one paper would be a rather expensive proposition, but if my plan of syndicating my services so as to serve a number of the most influential Negro papers with due regard as to the territory covered by each, the individual expense would be reduced to a minimum, while, at the same time, the efficiency of the news service would be maintained. The advantages of a thorough knowledge of the West to those of our race who are living in the East and South cannot be overestimated. And he or they who contribute to such knowledge would be enabled to reap their share of such benefits as would accrue, both from a standpoint of financial benefit and of personal prestige. A weekly letter which would give accurate and complete data concerning government conditions, crop and climatical bulletins, and peculiar advantages as with our chances in the several states applied to the Negro in connection of the West, would, I think, be of inestimable advantage to those of our people in the section covered by your paper, and by others of like standing. I stand ready to furnish the requisite information, provided I can make a contract with those papers able and willing to handle it. A residence of twenty years in the West, and a wide and growing acquaintance among the business men of this section, would enable me to furnish accurate and reliable data covering crop and climate conditions and irrigation prospects as applied to the country written of, also racial conditions in the different States. I am of the opinion that a close and unbiased inspection of the proposition will convince you of its feasibility. Should you give it favorable considera- tion, write me, and I shall be pleased to explain at greater length my propo- sition. I remain, Yours sincerely, ALFRED B. DOUGLAS... Care Y. M. C. A. Cafe, Salt Lake City, Utah. THE 'NORTH FORK COAL AND IRON CO. A Successful and Promising Business Undertaking. "Nothing succeeds like success," and that is what the North Fork Coal and Iron Co., of Chicago, is working for under the energetic and wide-awake, progressive leadership of Mr. John W. Hardy, the president of that growing and prosperous institution, that means so much for the good of not only the stockholders and officers, but the race at large. This company has been organized but one year, and the business it has done thus far, far exceeds the expectations of its promoters. The Freeman does not hesitate to lend its endorsement to all worthy race enterprises wherever undertaken, and by whomsoever, just so long as it can feel and realize that confidence in the promoters thereof is not misplaced—this The Freeman feels assured in this instance, hence our unqualified approval and recommendation to the confidence of our many readers, and for the public, for favorable consideration of the company here named—The North Fork Coal and Iron Co., of Chicago Ill. No one can doubt but that the coal in the ground is a safe and sound security for moneys invested. This company assures us that the fields now in their possession has an inexhaustable supply, their only one handicap being the lack of sufficient funds to employ the agencies for its operation. They are capitalized at $500,000.00, divided into shares of $10.00 each at 25 cents on the dollar. They now have on hand a batch of stock of 5,000 or more shares which they offer at this remarkable low figure, and which, in our opinion, is nothing commensurate with the opportunities afforded in the development of their mining fields. Possibly few know that one of their products (coal) alone is now figured at from one to two hundred years of supply in the United States, which means, accordingly, a continuous rise in price, yielding its stockholders a rich return for their investment. The Richardson Educational Review, of Chicago, in a recent issue, speaks in this wise of the company: After the distinguished pleasure of having had a visit by the officials of the Western Baptist convention, which met in Chicago the week of the 13th ult., and which discussed about that company and its future prospects, and their disposition to aid in every way possible, the North Fork Coal & Mining Company, the older, especially in its chance to prove to the country at large its unestimable value as an asset in the resources of Negro business. We make President Griffith, Dra. Wilson, Mason, Bingam, Bennett, Holmes, Broyles Goins, Jamison, Wright, McWilliams, Anderson, Turner, Manuel, Murrell, Nichols, Ivory and Wilkerson, Nichols, Ivory and Wilkerson, and promise their support. It means business for them; because these men are genuine representatives of the worth and capacity of our people. These men are capable of the management, pany and viewed their charts, maps and contracts with that full scope of information which President Hardy is so eminently capable of giving, and were a appreciated and promised their support. No one entering the office quarters of this gigantic Negro corporation, and who, having seen the coal, iron ore and etc., the demonstration of the various points of the mountains from which these companies are expressing the actual truth of the situation. These people are doing a business of a genuine nature—or rare merit. Their methods of acquisition in that facility which count them foremost in their line of business, the leaders in the field after all, are the leaders in commercial economics. The open-handed dealing in a legal way, especially in any feature pertaining to investigation, is remarkable. They have no interest in any business which public should know; nor are they of the disposition to have any reservation in going into the most minute details about their affairs, and it is this position they approve the sincerity of their corporation. The Review takes this position, that where any corporation submits to the most rigorous investigation (along any other standard) of a company being) by the public to which it owes not only its existence, but from which it must get its support, as to legal and regulatory requirements, especially, as they effect the general welfare of the people, furnishes prima facia evidence that it is meeting the needful requirements of a Corporation. WHO WILL FATHER THE TAFT POLICIES? Up to This Time the President Has Not Been Able to Find a Champion. LEADERS ARE HANGING BACK There's a Fine Chance for Somebody to Get in the Limelight. HIS LATEST BAIT FOR THE SOUTH. Washington, January 24.—"I am taking my honors as a lady should," laughed Mrs. Pearce Horn, the beautiful niece of General A. P. Hill, of the Confederate army, who dancel with President Taft at the recent Southern Relief ball. "No, I was not at all surprised or babbergasted when the President asked me to dance, but I was worn out with dancing and I am afraid he thinks he made a mistake when he asked me to waltz, as I was not up to my usual step. "The President is an ideal dancer," she continued, "really fairlike on his feet." With a merry laugh she whispered, "but a little short-winded." His waltzing is in perfect time THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. with the music and with a certain boyish abandon. "All the women of the Southern Relief corps feel that the President did a beautiful thing in coming to the ball, as President Roosevelt would not come and would not allow Mrs. Roosevelt to be one of the patrons, an omission that always pained us immensely. "But President Taft's presence and moreover nis dancing with a southern woman, has just won the hearts of the women of the South, and we all call him a dear." When Mr. Taft danced with the 220-pound Southern belle, the bandmaster missed the opportunity of his life if he did not play "Waltz Me Around Again, Willie." DANCES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL HELD INCENTIVE TO VICE. Boston Bishop Says They Are Responsible for Immortality and Lead to "White Slavesy." Boston, Mass., January 16.—"Dancing in the public schools of Boston is responsible for conditions of immorality that almost as bad as the 'white slave' declared Bishop W. F. Mallalien of the Methodist Church in Tremont Temple today at the memorial service for the late Charles Nelson Crittenden, founder of the Florence Crittenden Missions, where ought to be a state law against dancing in any public school" he declared. "The theater is a school of vice and a destroyer of morals and the nude statues and improper pictures sold on our street corners and the vile literature which journals publish, all these are corrupting the morals of the young and lowering the standard of morality among the older people and leading to the 'white slave traffic.'" Dr. J. Milton Waldron will please take notice—Great minds run together. What you are thinking for the colored people Bishop Mallalien is thinking out for the white people, and his great church. EDITOR. The Freeman, published at Indianapolis, and edited by Hone, Geo. L. Knox, is one of our most welcomed weekly readers. We know of no other Negro paper that is read more widely. The pages devoted to the stage and the sports furnish about all the information one can get concerning the Negro stage and athletics. It provides very strong editorials and news items of nearly all the large cities and towns in the country.—The Sodalian, Wilberforce Ugliest.—Enough said. Let our friend of Bluff City News, of Memphis, tenn., take notice. We advise him to put on his glasses and re-read our Christmas issue, and if he would do this he would avoid such an invidious companion as recently published in the columns of our esteemed contemporary.—The Broad Ax, Chicago. Washington, January 24.—President Taft and Senator Tillman clashed in good-natured discussion of the merits of the personnel of the army in Cuba and in the Philippines at the annual banquet of the Military Order of the Carabao Saturday night. The South Carolina senator spoke in a characteristic vein and made some pointed criticisms of the army. He realized, as he told the President afterward, that he was touching Mr. Taft on a sore spot an. the President seemed to understand that he was just doing it for the purpose of stiring him up, for he said so in his reply, and while vigorously defending the army, he passed off the whole matter as a joke. When the President concluded his speech, which those present said was "a rattling good one," Mr. Tillman was the first to extend his hand in congratulation, and the pair chatted amiably for several minutes. Since Mr. Taft occupied the White House Mr. Tillman has been personal grata there, although he had not entered its portals previously for nearly seven years. Speaker Cannon and Representative J. A. T. Hull, of Iowa, chairman of the house committee on military affairs, also were present and made brief speeches. President Taft in his address said: "My friends, the distinguished senator from South Carolina I have known well; have been glad to know; have been honored by his friendship, and I want to assure you that he is a good deal better fellow than you sometimes think from what he says. He is not always one who sits and talks, thinking about the race question and siegegenation and amalgamation and that sort of thing. He does have other thoughts, but when he gets on his feet and starts on that slippery subject it requires a good deal of force or a good deal of poise to keep him from going further than he really wanted to go himself. "He says that we are going to annex Cuba. Well, I don't think so. He thinks that because Cuba has a race question we have got to mix their race question with our race question and have a sort of result with sulphur rising from it that is going to consume the world. I don't believe that. I don't believe the senator does, except as these words roll from 'his lips. They have rolled from his lips now since '99 on the senate floor and from the stump, and have never accomplished anything in the election, and yet he can not get over it."—Indianapolis Daily Star. What next? Leading Negro Republicans, please answer. Mr. Burdenz, the cashier who has been paying teller at the Capital National Bank for twenty years, has resigned his position. His resignation will become effective on January 27. The Fountain Square State Bank was organized a year and a half ago and has resources amounting to $100,000. -Indianapolis Daily Star. We much regret to note this, and we take the liberty of saying that we feel sure that in this utterance we express the concensus opinion of the majority of the Capital National Bank depositors. We have known Mr. Burdenz during all the years of his incumbency of the office of paying teller of the Capital, and have confidence in his honesty, steadiness and unflagging attention to business, not to say impartiality. He has rendered an inestimable service to the Capital Bank and her patrons, and will be a great loss to that insti- tution. The Freeman wishes him a continuance of the success that has already attended his efforts in a business way, and trust he will live long to enjoy life and the pursuit of happiness. ANOTHER GOOD IDEA. Let Freeman Workers Respond. Donesdale, Pa., Dec. 31, 1909. Mr. Editor; Dear Sir—Your kind appeal to readers should enlist our encouragement and sympathy. Not that we could improve upon your work at all, for I am persuaded that your paper stands for the uplift of our people. By the devotion, energy and your scope of observation. Surface results is not a true indication of the foundation work that is providentially laid that is urging our people onward, even against reverse tides and winds. Not assailing the old Republican party for what it has done, but we can challenge what it stands for today. Lead us not into the Republican nor Democratic slaughter house, but may our right of franchise make us free men and women by placing it along side of principal, honesty and righteousness. Yours with a happy New Year. F. COMBECK. 1206 Spring street, Donesdale, Pa. P. S.-Please allow me to commend you on those very able articles that accompanied your Christmas extra. THE FREEMAN AT SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The Freeman can be had at 815 East Washington street, Neal & Brown's restaurant, the Colored Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, 1015 S. 17th street, also at 1505 S. 17th street, also at 1505 S. 17th street. Don't fall on this great journal. THE PROVIDENT HOSPITAL Concluded from Page One. looking after some valuable property in his possession. He was formerly of the city, and an associate section of the country for eight years. He has valuable holdings at Minneapolis. William Eyans, who was at one time a clerk in the Lousville postoffice, is now writing lyrics for a music house in this city. He has written nine songs and expects to be on the royalty list at an early date. He is associated with Mr. Craig Williams, a well-known musician and singer. Chivago is noted for its many lawyers of unusual ability, and it was our pleasure to meet, among the many, Mr. W. W. Johnson, who, I am told, has a white clientele second to none. Mr. Johnson is said to be one of the finest lawyers in the city, and handled many important and noted cases. Mr. Charles Foster, better known as "Jill Jones," still conducts a newspaper stand and music store on State street, and has been the pastor of a history of his various connections with actors and himself and no doubt it will prove most interesting. Mr. Foster is a leader of an organization known as the "Goats" and a few are enlisted in the society. Mr. A. N. Fields, editor of the Illinois Chronicle, has the year you been connected with various newspaper ventures, but this is his first experience as editor. It is said by his friends that the Illinois Chronicle has so far outlived all the other journals of the West. Mr. Fields has the credit of being an author among the substantial citizens in Chicago. He is public spirited and takes an active part in all things that tends to redown to the best interest of the people of this city. Ms Catherine Dawson, a graduate of Wilberforce University, is among the coming and progressive young business women of the city. She has been with the company since 1985, the capacity of stenographer and takes a deep interest in the concern. The Pekin Theater has another high-class bill for this week. An editor's pass was at our disposal and we availed ourselves of the opportunity to see the show. The Pekin Theater has a bill equal to that seen in any vaudeville house in the country. The house is having large crowds and Mr. Motts is very courteous to me. Mr. Jadok Moss, aged twenty, is the secretary of the Pekin Theater, and he is demonstrating that he is capable of carrying on the arduous duties attached to such business. He is a graduate of the Business School, Iowa, took a business course in the city of Chicago. We saw Major R. R. Jackson at the Pythian headquarters this week. He is all enthusiastic over the coming meeting of the National Encampment of the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias of the University of Iowa, Dr. Daniel diampolis in 1911. The major states that he hopes to see 8,000 uniformed men line on the day of the big parade. He says that Pythians all over the country are the ones that "Daddy" Stewart, "Uncle Remus," Dr. Joseph Ward, Col. "Tikle" Read, and the hustling Grand Chancellor, Ernest Tirdingham. These men and others are the ones that are managing an encampment second to none. Major Jackson is now operating a successful printing office at 2554 State street, making a specialty of designs, halftones and engravings, and custom prints and engravings of all kinds. They print anything, from a pinhead to a newspaper. A number of young women of the city are making good in the various walks of life. Stephanie B. Cole realizes owning in the offices of the various colored business men's enterprises. Misses Jesse and Anna Cole are engaged at the Binga Banking institution. Miss Jesse B. Cole has been employed for three years as Stephanie B. Cole's assistant. She was born in Flushing, Ohio, and is a graduate of the Flushing high school. Miss Anna M. Cole, cashier in the same bank, was born in Flushing, Ohio, was the first colored graduate of the Athenium Business College, Chicago, and has been in the employ of Mr. Binga for six years. Miss Ethel Spence, who is the stenographer for Mr. W. D. Neighbor, has been employed in the office of the competent and capable business woman and is a valuable assistant to Mr. Neighbor. In an interview with Hon. W. L. Houston, National Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, he said: "There are 11,300 branches of the order, with a total membership of 463,000, and each branch is a day, a day, and the financial status of the order will aggregate over $4,000,000. There are branches of the order in seventeen countries outside of the United States. In 1990, the United States uniformed men, and a large percentage is expected to be present at the second annual encampment of the uniform rank at Baltimore in September, Mrs. Houston began to speak of the Rigit Worthy Grand Superior of the household, and she reports that this branch is making wonderful strides." Continuing his conversation, Attorney Houston began to speak of his career in the military. He told me down South. He stated that he was for Edward H. Morris for Grand Master, yet he was anxious to know who were going to support the others that are in the field. He said that he was a law office of Edward H. Morris in the Expansion Building, where they are doing a fine le gal business, with a white clientele. A discussion on the great western city prevailed and the learned lawyer stated that the location, and passed the cigars, saying we would be glad to have you in the Windy City. Col. John R. Marshall, the popular commander of the famous Eighth Regiment of the Illinois National Guard, is heading a movement for the building of a museum for the cracial regiment of Marshall State with the hope of a few years there will be built a hand-some and convenient armory for the guards of which he is the commander. Marshall State will have a tertiary life and the excitement attending it. In 1891 he took an active part in helping to organize the old Ninth Ballaton, being chosen second deputant of Company A, which he became first lieutenant of the same company. In 1893 he was chosen captain of his company by mananimous vote, holding that in June he received his rank of colonel in June, 1898. He has in the past engaged in politics, serving as deputy clerk in the county clerk's office. After several years he was sent to office. After the present time he is deputy gardener. Col. Marshall has made lasting history for himself in leading the Eighth Regiment to maintain the honor and glory of this nation on Cuba's soil. In 1886 Col. Marshall was united in marriage to Miss Louise Bawner, of Alexander, Va. Among this world's goods to Miss Louise Bawner, of Calumet Avenue, where they pleasantly entertain their host of friends. Miss Essie Arnold is the niece of the Colonel and she is known to the "Boys in Blue" as the Daughter of the Eighth Regiment. The patrons of the National Theater on the South Side were highly pleased with APPLICATION For 100,000 to 1,000 the Neg Who will give from one hour at help promote a sure plan to del- erty in America, which is so fast (Special to the True Light Office, 74 Highland DEAR SIR: I understand that y gro people of America from the wo- swiftly coming upon us as a race and the members of the race this year, y volunteer helpers of the race who au- least one hour in labor free to help you plan for our success to all of our peo you will, and I will give you one... to help put your plan in the hands o Take Notice—All dear ones in the united workers of the True Light hour to one day in labor free to help gro race from ruination in America mail it to the True Light Army, 74 N P. S.—The labor will be light mile in two hours can do the work. PREPARE FOR YOUR YOU CAN NOT AFTER D 75c per Quarter Secures to your fa $300.00 Three H Do If you die in the N Mosaic Te Amer Just think of it! Before you can will draw out, you will have What chance have you to lose into which you can place your r heirs will receive at your death THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, IF YEAR DURING You are duty bound to leave thing, when your eyes are closed better to recommend to you than Mosaic Templars of America, which lars for Three. LICATION BLAST 10,000 to 1,000,000 Volunteer the Negro Race from one hour at least to one day in a sure plan to deliver the Negro per- ca, which is so fast overtaking the re- sult to the True Light Army Director Gen- eral Office, 74 Highland St., Boston, Mass. I understand that you have a sure plan to America from the woeful and helpless con- dition us as a race and that in order to get the race this year, you have called for 100 of the race who are willing to give a labor free to help the True Light Army access to all of our people this year. Now You may call on will give you one...free in labor at the plan in the hands of our people. Addre race—All dear ones in the Negro race who are the True Light Army and help by in labor free to help get our plans of de- nation in America, please fill out the True Light Army, 74 Highland Street, Boston labor will be light and easy. Any one can do the work. ARE FOR YOUR FAMILY WHILE LIFE CAN NOT AFTER DEATH OVERTAKE 75c per Quarter or $3.00 per Year Secures to your family at your death 1,000 Three Hundred Dollars $300 If you die in the National Order of the Isaac Templars America. It! Before you can pay into the Order out, you will have been a member one face have you to lose? There is no inven- ce you can place your money and get a guar- receive at your death RED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE Utility bound to leave those who depend on our eyes are closed in death, and we k commend to you than the great National ers of America, which will pay you Three APPLICATION BLANK! For 100,000 to 1,000,000 Volunteers in the Negro Race Who will give from one hour at least to one day in labor free to help promote a sure plan to deliver the Negro people from poverty in America, which is so fast overtaking the race. (Special to the True Light Army Director General.) Office, 74 Highland St., Boston, Mass. DEAR SIR:—I understand that you have a sure plan to deliver the Negro people of America from the woeful and helpless condition which is so swiftly coming upon us as a race and that in order to get this plan to all the members of the race this year, you have called for 100,000 to 1,000,000 volunteer helpers of the race who are willing to give a day in labor or at least one hour in labor free to help the True Light Army to get this sure plan for our success to all of our people this year. Now, sir, my name is You may call on me at any time you will, and I will give you one...free in labor at my home district to help put your plan in the hands of our people. Address me at Take Notice—All dear ones in the Negro race who will unite with the united workers of the True Light Army and help by giving from one hour to one day in labor free to help get our plans of delivering the Negro race from ruination in America, please fill out the above blank and mail it to the True Light Army, 74 Highland Street, Boston, Mass. P. S.—The labor will be light and easy. Any one who can walk a mile in two hours can do the work. PREPARE FOR YOUR FAMILY WHILE LIVING. YOU CAN NOT AFTER DEATH OVERTAKES YOU. 75c per Quarter or $3.00 per Year Secures to your family at your death $300.00 Three Hundred Dollars $300.00 If you die in the National Order of the Mosaic Templars of America. Just think of it! Before you can pay into the Order as much as you will draw out, you will have been a member one hundred years. What chance have you to lose? There is no investment on earth into which you can place your money and get a guarantee that your heirs will receive at your death THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE DOLLARS PER YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE You are duty bound to leave those who depend upon you, something, when your eyes are closed in death, and we know of nothing better to recommend to you than the great National Order of the Mosaic Templars of America, which will pay you Three Hundred Dollars for Three. A PURELY NEGRO ORGANIZATION This Order was organized in take pride in heralding the fact the written or unwritten, were stolen wholly the pruct of Negro brains, to prepare to die, but is emphatic prove his condition in this life by up to the true principles of honest BLAZED A WAY WHICH OTHER Thousands of men and womenders because they objected to the flying banners and streaming Rega but looking after the sick and bury of America adopted a simple badge the first Fraternal institution in Endowment feature. It has been a nal Orders in the world. OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION IS DON'T OWN By careful and conservative bcial condition where it cannot be Department we have paid out to 1 million dollars. All of our claims as soon as they are filed in this off for we have got the money. We below 1 per cent. of the value of p have figured this out as a safe man BIG MONEY FOR WID y was organized in 1882 by Negroes, a heralding the fact that not one line of if written, were stolen from any white man fact of Negro brains. It not only admonish, but is emphatic in teaching him how to live in this life by self-help, thrift, ind principles of honesty. MY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING of men and women have remained out they objected to the time-worn custom of and streaming Regalia, also the practice the sick and burying the dead. The Mpted a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its original institution in the United States ture. It has been adopted by all of the world. NAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OR DON'T OWE A DOLLAR and conservative business methods we where it cannot be shaken. Through have paid out to widows and orphan. All of our claims are paid to date, are filed in this office—there is no delt the money. We never allow our resent of the value of policies in force. In is out as a safe margin, and we strictly MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUT This Order was organized in 1882 by Negroes, and its founders take pride in heralding the fact that not one line of its secret works, written or unwritten, were stolen from any white man's order; but is wholly the prognostic of Nroge brains. It not only admonishes the Negro to prepare to die, but is emphatic in teaching him how to live and improve his condition in this life by self-help, thrift, industry and living up to the true principles of honesty. BLAZED A WAY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING—NEW IDEAS Thousands of men and women have remained out of Fraternal Orders because they objected to the time-worn custom of marching under flying banners and streaming Regalia, also the practice of doing naught but looking after the sick and burying the dead. The Mosaic Templars of America adopted a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its regalia, and was the first Fraternal institution in the United States to introduce the Endowment feature. It has been adopted by all of the leading Fraternal Orders in the world. OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OF STRENGTH—DON'T OWE A DOLLAR By careful and conservative business methods we place our financial condition where it cannot be shaken. Through our Endowment Department we have paid out to widows and orphans nearly a half-million dollars. All of our claims are paid to date, and we pay them as soon as they are filed in this office—there is no delaying or waiting, for we have got the money. We never allow our reserve fund to fall below 1 per cent. of the value of policies in force. Insurance Experts have figured this out as a safe margin, and we strictly adhere to it. WRITE FOR INSTRUCTIONS Deputies can reap a rich harvest instance, a Deputy sets up a Lodge that is $105.00. His Charter will each member 75c, which would am clear profit of $67.50 on one Lodge should set up two Lodges per month should set up four or five. If you Templars of America, join at once community, write to headquarters a size one. We have 25,000 member Women enjoy the same rights, b We are helping these thousands and brace the opportunity that we are NATIONAL Mosaic Templar Little R W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. J. E. BUSH, N. can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosa- puty sets up a Lodge of thirty member His Charter will cost him $15.00 and 5c, which would amount to $22.50, leavi $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of two Lodges per month; a wide-awake four or five. If you are not a membe merica, join at once. If there is not a te to headquarters and we will send son save 25,000 members scattered over the the same rights, benefits and privileges these thousands and will help you if y unity that we are holding forth. Deputies can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosaic Lodges. For instance, a Deputy sets up a Lodge of thirty members at $3.50 each; that is $105.00. His Charter will cost him $15.00 and the Policy for each member 75c, which would amount to $22.50, leaving the Deputy a clear profit of $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of ordinary ability should set up two Lodges per month; a wide-awake hustling Deputy should set up four or five. If you are not a member of the Mosaic Templars of America, join at once. If there is not a Lodge in your community, write to headquarters and we will send somebody to organize one. We have 25,000 members scattered over the United States. Women enjoy the same rights, benefits and privileges as the men. We are helping these thousands and will help you if you will only embrace the opportunity that we are holding forth. NATIONAL ORDER Epic Templars of Am Little Rock, Ark. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 504 1/2 West Ninth J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 504, West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Fox 402. the work of Aida Overton Walker, who was one of the principal stars in the "Red Moon" company, which played to the dancers' best week. Her wildfire dance, "Phoebe舞," and "Pickanlenny Days" were received with ciferous applause after each number. Mrs. Walker was forced to reappear to be ledded to the winning applause. It was splendid evidence that the theater-goers of this country are anxious to Mrs. Walker in an organization of her own. From the report given out by those from the report will appear in a show by David by number, a show by number of other stars plus an aggregation of the best talent that can be selected. Mrs. Walker is today the most popular female actress on the road. She has been a regular comment by her humble feet and artistic demeanor on any other woman of the race. She has made theatrical work a study and well trained in the profession. She will judge the character of the new play next season of the movie in a name, but it was positively learning that she will be the star in a new company. From her successful career in the past it was stated here by the best theatrical manager in the city that the new show is when it comes, where they are interested in the building of the new company are now making efforts to secure the very best talent to make the roster. A life in its city Mrs. Walker was very beautifully charming entertained and was the guest of one of Chicago's social clubs. A beautiful silk flag given free with orders for K. of P. and Calanthean badges. Write for particulars to the S. W. Starks Co., Charleston. W. Va. ON BLANK! 100,000 Volunteers in Negro Race least to one day in labor free to over the Negro people from pov- t overtaking the race. Army Director General.) St., Boston, Mass. You have a sure plan to deliver the Ne- ful and helpless condition which is so that in order to get this plan to all you have called for 100,000 to 1,000,000 we willing to give a day in labor or at the True Light Army to get this sure people this year. Now, sir, my name is ... You may call on me at any time ... free in labor at my home district our people. Address me at the Negro race who will unite with the Army and help by giving from one get our plans of delivering the Ne- please fill out the above blank and Highland Street, Boston, Mass. and easy. Any one who can walk a FAMILY WHILE LIVING. DEATH OVERTAKES YOU. for $3.00 per Year family at your death Hundred Dollars National Order of the emplars of America. pay into the Order as much as you seen a member one hundred years. There is no investment on earth money and get a guarantee that your YOU PAY THREE DOLLARS PER GING YOUR LIFE those who depend upon you, some- in death, and we know of nothing the great National Order of the th will pay you Three Hundred Dol- 1882 by Negroes, and its founders at not one line of its secret works, from any white man's order; but is It not only admonishes the Negro in teaching him how to live and imself-help, thrift, industry and living ARE FOLLOWING—NEW IDEAS have remained out of Fraternal Or- me-worn custom of marching under a, also the practice of doing naught ing the dead. The Mosaic Templars (2x6 inches) as its regalia, and was the United States to introduce the dopted by all of the leading Frater- DUR BED-ROCK OF STRENGTH— A DOLLAR business methods we place our finan- shaken. Through our Endowment widows and orphans nearly a half- are paid to date, and we pay them —there is no delaying or waiting, ever allow our reserve fund to fall olicies in force. Insurance Experts gin, and we strictly adhere to it. E-AWAKE DEPUTIES— best setting up Mosaic Lodges. For one of thirty members at $3.50 each; cost him $15.00 and the Policy for amount to $22.50, leaving the Deputy a age. A Deputy of ordinary ability with; a wide-awake hustling Deputy are not a member of the Mosaic s. If there is not a Lodge in your and we will send somebody to organ- scattered over the United States. benefits and privileges as the men and will help you if you will only em- olding forth. L O R D E R Hours of America, Bock, Ark. M., 504, West Ninth Street. G. S., Box 402. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. Mr. Tim Owlsley, comedian and producer, has returned from Los Angeles, Cal., and is visiting his mother in Indianapolis. The Pickwick Theater, over Bohn's store at Mobile, Ala., will soon be ready for business, and will have moving pictures with the vaudeville shows. The Golden Gate Quintette just closed at the Miles Theater, at Minneapolis, and they were the hit of the bill. Miss Maud Grundy's singing and dancing was fine. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Smith have retired from Miles at 1021 East Pacific avenue, Spokane, Wash. Would like to hear from George W. Smith. Brown and Hodges played the American Music Hall last week. The American is America's leading vaudeville theater. These popular entertainers are at the American Music Hall, Boston, Mass, this week. Clever Billy Young writes that he is still playing the Hal Goodwin Northwestern time, making good in the Family Theater, Des Mines lace, this week. The world is far more enough or us all. The Beechums are still with the Lowery and Morgan Minstrel Company, and are making a big hit in the oilo with their act. They will be seen in vaudeville next season. You should be to hear from Mattie Owens and Stella Phillips. Miss Sutton, of Jones and Sutton, has recovered from her recent illness, and February 14 with their new act, "Christmas in the Quarters." Judging from their past success, the new act will be a winner. The Whitman Sisters have been playing to crowded houses at Lagman's Theater, Mobile, Ala., for four weeks with their vaudeville engagement there on January 24. He is being assisted by the Whitman Sisters, Mr. Mose Fleming, manager, said the company would go to New Orleans after this engagement. The African Swells Superb Minstrels, featuring Mr. Egbert Allen, brother of Irvin Allen, formerly of the Smart Sons, engage throughout the South. The press talk states that they carry fifty people, band and orchestra. The company is under the management of R. Justin Roberts, band Joe P. Steele has charge of the band. The Clark Bros. and Miss Amie Hicks have closed with the Lacey Bros.' Minstrels, at Topeka, Kans., and are now located at Kansas City, Mo., at an engagement of four weeks, after which they will return to Chicago, Ill. The Clark Bros. and Miss Hicks were very much surprised when they were invited and were met by Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley, of the Smart Set Company. The Clark Bros. Eugene and Joe, are open for engagement. The Damon's Musical Comedy passed through the city last Sunday, after two successful weeks in Brazil, and, en route to Los Angeles, they visited the Crystal Theater the present week. They have with them Lew Francis, the lyric tenor, late of Martin G. Martin, the composer of Company and Charles T. Edwards, the comedian. The members are: Prof. Damon, Charles T. Edwards, Lew Francis, Homer Gardner, Jim Bobin, Prest. Houston, Misses Dora Brown, Mattie Gillman, and Jimnie Wilbur: John Conners, manager. The Ruby Theater, at Galveston, Tex., 413 Twenty-fifth street, is under the personal direction of Mr. C. Huff, a colored man, and colorful basketball player. This week Al Boyd presents the "Arrival of the President," starring Chintz Moore. The olo consists of three big acts, such as the swing, and talking sketch; then Boyd and Boyd, in high-class songs, such as "Oh, You Chocolate Drop;" last of all, your humming, and Elsa. Some fun, I bound you. The whole concludes with a darktown jubilee, Chintz Moore in lead. Rockwell's Sunny South still continues to do good business in New York State. This is the last week in that state; jump to Pennsylvania, then to Fox, Louise Mitchell, Gertrude Holden and May Wilkerson, have formed a club known as "The Nibbles." Alle John, Louise Mitchell, Gertrude Holden, has a hit in his sensational falls. The Mitchells have a new addition to their act, and with a dummy baby which is very funny. Poew, tramp juggler, can be seen in all overalls, working on a new trick. Mr. Turner is writing a new last act, which will be ready when we hit Ohio. George and has some nice maracas and overtures. DEHOMEY AND ZERO. By Juli Jones. The great old stroll still has for its company Ice and Snow. These are two Latin words that the sons and daughters this gay way can't make out. The whole farm will sell the shops along the stroll have done good business. The Grand held over that good ministrel show which outdrew anything that has been in the house. The Ministry of Farm and Business with the Johnson-Ketchel fight pictures. The Bijou did a nice business in a freak way, people went in to see if they could identify the manager. He is tagged as an unknown angel. James Marshall, the Chitting Trust man, is very ill in the Wesley Hospital. Section No. 1 of the Pekin Stock Company, who went to New Orleans, have returned. Section No. 2 will return soon, maybe. Times are better around here now than they have ever been for small acts. There are a hundred or more scattered the West and South, making good and making money—that's the best part of the story. Bennie Jones, late of "The Red Moon" Company, has fallen into a pretty soft spot while resting in Chicago. He has been the brightest of the dancing numbers in the Tarahawai Girl at the Court Theater. It is to be remembered that Mr. Jones stages the hit of the "Red Moon" "Pilney." To meet the many requests, the managing editor, E. C. Knox, will make space for the life story of the eminent writer, Julian F. Krohn. For this paper February 5. Order ahead to be sure and cut out his pictures. Cut out his life and read it to your children. Add to your collection of clippings of life stories the life of Julian Jones. To the many inquiries about the health of Mr. J. Ed Green, who has been seriously ill for three months, he is recovering stories about Mr. Green having lost his mind are a lot of rot. His mind is as good as ever, and he will be around next summer as usual. He will leave soon California, where he will spend the winter. Mr. George, Archer is the colored theatrical manager, in the city on a short trip to find some real Negro novels, and nearly fainted when told about great Rogers the ventriloquist, who is in the city with his wife. Casey, Mr. Archer is a stand-out vaudeville agent, has handled some real big colored acts, and gets the time. He has played with many of the Drop act, with those fast coming kids, King and Bailey featuring the act and playing nothing but big time. Mr. George said he was in York and Andy and Rogers. Anyhow, every one around here debuits it. Put Casey knows a good thing, no matter what the color may be. Aside from his work in the country has ever produced. He makes Arthur Prince look like a second-rater. That pleasant little Sam Davis, the man of the C. V. B. A., passed through the city some time ago with his wife, en route to engagement. Well, little Sam wanted to know what had become of the "goats." That sounded funny around here. The goats? goats? Oh, yes. The Goats. Asked and said he remembered the Goats—an organization of colored actors and others, that were taken for a band of the Dark Hand organization. One saw night, "I was a goat, I was a goat, I was an anyway, the next day you could not tell a Goat from a sheep. Poor boys; they didn't mean any harm to anybody. Every bandana handkerchief was wet after the old, man go through it. I was a Royal Knights of William Goats. Sad! Sad! was all little Sammy would say. Williams and Stevens seem to have the middle road in the small time and small company way. They have got the right idea, and a repertoire of skills was a knight. They have just closed a nice little run over the Hedges circuit houses. Mr. Hedges complimented the company for their work, and they can have their gagged up. The company to Buxton, Iowa, for two weeks, and then jumps to Jacksonville, Fla., for a run; Mobile to follow. This is going some. Any good act can get all the good time they can fill. If they have the act and plenty of money to change their shows often enough to please the manager and the patrons. "The public has to be pleased, and not the actors," says Mr. Williams, "and I am trying to make good in any bill, and change my shows as often as any big vaudelle act in the business." OLD MAN STRANDER A TOP LINER Mr. A. L. Strander, stage manager and character man of the Whitney Musical School of actors, belonging in that age of actors such as Lucus, Kersands, Neal Moore, and Jeffrey Shoer has managed some of the best shows in the country. He is an exceptionally clever character comedian and the road or in stock. THE BAYNARDS ARE CLEVER Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baynard, of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, we find, are very clever musicians and composers. Mrs. Baynard, known on his stage as a musician, was known upon as a very important personage, when it comes to anything in the show business. She can act and sing admirably, but perhaps her strength is in music. He is a performer, pianist, banjo, cornet and piano. Mr. W. A. Baynard is an old-timer on the stage, being in that class of artists such as Stevens, Shelton, Johnson and he is one of the musicians through his performances on the piano. He is a composer and an actor of no mean ability. DEATH OF MRS. ANNA ELLA WEAVER. Mrs. Anna Ella Weaver, mother of J. Frank Smith, former manager of Smith's Pastime Company, died at his home at Spokane, Wash., December 14, 2015. He was 92 years old. Mrs. Weaver was one of the pioneer citizens of Grant county, Indiana, and had a host of friends. Last October she went to Spokane, Wash., where she met the change might restore her health. The funeral services were held at the home. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, where lie the remains of a little daughter and Mrs. Smith. TAFT THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY Manager Joe Clark, Jr. put on a farce comedy called "Booth," and Mr. Robert Clarke, as Pete, was a fan of him. He did a good job he has ever done. Miss Robinson gave an excellent portrayal of an intelligent manager. Will Mitchell sung "Cousin Carols" and "Several Cursors." Miss Blanch Hopkins' songs "Vlouets" and "Honey Girl" \'gave a pronounced hit. Miss Hopkins has been the fun he could out of his hwn character, and his dancing was good. The closing skit went well and brought out the street life. Miss Clarke again made good, and the large audience left in a good humor. ARCADE THEATER, ATLANTA, GA We are still playing to packed houses. Every member of the company is working hard and pleasing the fans, the manager, is still in line and deserves much credit for his funny productions. Sam Davis closed three successful weeks and pleased the manager. Will return Norfolk, Va., week of January 23. The Carters, Paul and Mamie, have gone to Houston, Texas, indefinite. Barnes, on stairs, will close his office, the coming week, after which he will open in Jacksonville, Fla., about the 31st. Means, his sister, is singing well. Alberta Valley is singing with great success "Naughty Eyes." Old Airship is still here, also George Stampel is joining us this week. It is making good. We go on! Paul Carter! PASTIME THEATER, ATHENS, GA. In spite of the cold and rainy weather they are packed to the door each night, and the proprietor, Mr. J. P. Davis, has decided to build the theaterLA when the weather is not perfect and every one Williams, our stage manager, is putting Miss A. Williams had to go to LA to dance on account of her illness. Ms. Evelyn, White is cleaning up with his song, "Down in Cottontown." Madam L. Graham says if you are a performer, bring your music; don’t dummmine her. Mr. Williams makes them laugh on night at his funny sayings, singing. Mr. Williams would like to hear from Prof. McComon and the rest of the Allen's Minstrels bunch. THE PEKIN IN MEMPHIS. A three-act drama, staged by Mrs. Goodloe, entitled "The Sultan's Danger," was kept on a wall in a house greeted by a performance. The act still cleaning up in their THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. sketch work. Mr. Johnnie Lee, Mrs. Laura Smith and the Goodloeds did a big four act, which was a scream, and they sang easing rags in the indian management with us, and also the Jennings. The Merry Howards and the Carters passed through here Friday, on their way to Houston ex- and in-room parties. Mr. Goodloes set them up a nice dinner and they left that night. We all wish them good luck on their journey. Murray Smith, our pianist, sends regards to the Taft bunch, in- and out of Houston to write him. The bunch sends regards to all in and out of the profession. STEWARD AND MILLER AT THE PICKWICK THEATER. BOOKED SOLID THROUGH THE FREEMAN. Editor The Freeman: I booked Williams and Stevens eighteen weeks solid through the advertisement in the Freeman, at a big guarantee Salary. It would be one week, one month in any dramatic paper, then it is doubtful if I would have received one-fourth the results. I would have received colored and white managers throughout the South and Southwest. Right here in Chicago Mr. Hedges, who has a string of houses, answered my ad requests, and his houses. Following this, two weeks in Buxton, Iowa, for Mr. Turner. The company opens in Jacksonville, Fla., to help families in their homes. Manager Frank Crowd. Mobile, Ala., to follow; New Orleans, La, next. If any one doubts the above statement, they can contact them one bushel of bona fide letters from all sections of the country. I am a stanch believer in advertising and insuring, that if one has something to insure, WILLIAM FOSTER. 3025 State Street, Chicago PROFESSION AT MEMPHIS. Attention is especially drawn to Memphis this week to the grand opening on Sunday night, formally the *Amuse U* Theater, by five original members of the famous Pekin Co. of, Chicago, consisting of Miss Chas Clipson, Clifford Ross, J. J. McCormick, and Michael heading basso of the Black Paint Troubadours, Mr. and Mrs. William Whitewal and Mamle business the house is doing the outlook portends a long and prosperous run. The order of the program consisted of music, songs, and songs and Saxoyscope moving pictures. WILBER C. SWEATMAN. The Sensational Clarinet Player and Leader of the Chicago Theatres of Chicago By Simpson Johnson. Mr. Sweatman is one of the "stand-out hits" of the Grand Theater, regard-ably. He packs the house to hear the Grand orchestra and "Sensational Swet," as he is usually called—to hear him play that four novelties of America as leaders of JOHN B. BROWN bands and orchestras. The leader of the orchestra of the old Orpheum Theater in San Francisco led his men with an instrument from Massachusetts, of Springfield, Mass. leads with a barytone horn. The leader of the orchestra at Paoli Theater, W. Connecticut, came ago, led the orchestra at a trombone. The above accomplishment might not look like anything out of the ordinary to everyday people. But the educated lady who led the orchestra to have control of the four above mentioned instruments, that the artist can successfully lead a band or rochestra. Mr. Sweatman plays four shows and six overtures nightly on the same clarinet. All of this on the unruly B-flat clarinet. He has played five hundred two years over the Grand, and has had but one complaint, and that actor in turn made an apology, as he (the actor) found that he himself was in the wrong and not the leader. About a year ago Will Marion Cook. Mr. Swatman is a native of Kansas City, Mr. and began his musical career with the band once he made good propositions to travel. He declares to go on the road again unless there is a first-class Negro concert band organized, as good as Sousa's Band, which could be easily organized. That musician advanced the colored musician is to-day in this country. If the Filipino Band turned their heads with astonishment, a real Negro band would place their heads back in shape again. Mr. Swatman and the only professional of the Negro race that has not had a chance to show what he can really do. The first good manager with proper financial backing who can handle the Negro band regardless of salary, will reap fame and fortune. SANK SIMS GOING IT BIG. Sank Sims is among the clever members of the Whitney Comedy Company. He is new to the business, but every one thought him otherwise. When you have the nerve to do a monologue, especially when you're going to a raucous one, aren't that going it a bit in the races' His delineation of a tramp is something clever, but he can sing better. THE FAMOUS RANGER QUARTETTE. The Ranger Quartette, consisting of Wooten, Woodson, Weaver and Jackson, of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, is easily one of the best quartettes since the days of the 1920s. The quartette has been crippled badly on account of the bad threat Tenor H. S. Wooten is suffering with. If the four would work in a little more comedy, it would be better received, although they do not fail to get the applause. "BASS" FOSTER HAS A RIVAL In Frank Jackson, of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, there is no question that his basso profundo, has a rival of the most sterling quality, so they are saying, Jackson, take it with chardis & Pringle. Minstrels, to take up musical comedy, and he is succeeding. NOTES FROM THE VAPOR CITY HOT SPRINGS. Ark.—As soon as it was known that the writer was in town the baseball fans looked him up and overlooked on the sporting page of The Freeman. The news dealer here is running off fifty copies of The Freeman in the mail and far exceedes the supply. I have assured all that the city of vapors will get what is coming to it, and the old baseball fans are now busy digging up "dope" whose use for recognition in the world of sport. * * * Mr. Wm. Page, who was head bellion, is now occupying the same position at the Eastman. Mr. Page has seen all the big league stars and is one of the best judges of baseball players in the country. He is great Foster to the writer. Page is running an up-to-date billiard and pool emporium for the followers of the ivories. A conversation with the fans here brought out an opinion that Texas has produced more star players than Arlington, and this city, had a Texan named "Sol" Chew, whom they claimed conquered. Chew, who had duced a paper of date of August 16, 1901, which states, in short, that Chew bested the much outster, and should have registered a shut-out only for too much confidence on the part of Chew. Foster, who Jackets, of Texas, had men in their line-up fit for any kind of company. Chew was backed up by the peerless Arlington. The score by innings was follows: Hot Springs.....0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 *-3 Fort Worth.....0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1-1 Strike-outs-By Foster, 8; by Chew, 8. Hits-Off Foster, 9; off Chew, 2. Mr. Artie Thompson, of St. Paul, a great friend of the Gophers, is sojourning at Hot Springs. He writes that a club in that city. He sends regards to Phil Reed. Will Robb, a well-known sporting man of Minneapolis and Chicago, cashed his last bet here last week. Robb was peniless and without friends. Miss Belle Davis, the actress, who made the old song, "Goo-goo Eyes," famous, has cast her gaze towards our old baseball magnate, Phil Reed. Our old baseball supporters by the transaction, as Mr. Reed is going across the pond to live. A theater here with the usual name is putting on the Johnson-Ketchel fight pictures for the colored people. I went down to take a "Pek-in" and found the S. O. sign out. A ball concludes each evening's program with so many pro-player popular with the visitors, Dehomey Stroll, take note. There is some talk of a revival of the boxing game, here. The city is taking on a flourishing aspect in an occupation that has been a long time old legislature has one more year's lease of life, and the chances are that horse racing will be resumed after that time. ADDISTON, OHIO. Special to THE PRESSMAN, may remain in a critical condition with typhoid fever... Mrs. Josephine Dickerson gave a farewell reception Thursday evening to the Don't Worry Club. Musicians of the club and evening, Mrs. Gertrude Fields, of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, was the honorary guest...Mr. Olander Murphy, of Coal City avenue, is improving slowly and is expected to be out soon. Mrs. Olander Murphy, of Miss Mary Huens are the three successful girls to be sent from the city of Massillon to Urbana, Ohio, to attend the Curry School and Marcus Mitchell, employees of the pipe factory, have opened a first-class pool rooms, news stand and soft drink drink at the steel plant row. Mr. Mitchell forged a new relationship with the office of Mitchell well known here... The meeting of the Ladies' Home and Foreign Mission Society recently held proved to be one of the most important meetings held for some time. Mrs. Rosie Banks was elected president; Mrs. Rilla Higgins, secretary; Mrs. J. Brannon, vice-president; treasurer, Mrs. Malissa Lucas, correspondent, and the members of the sick committee are Mrs. Mittle Lucas, Mrs. Georgiana Neal and Mrs. Ellen Wilson...The First Baptist Church Sabbath school is recently and elected an able staff of officers. Included among the list of names are some of the leading church workers. Mr. Mack Lucas was re-elected president of the church and Lulu Jackson, recording secretary; Chas, Banks, first Lowery and Morgan's Mighty Minstrel Co. H. L. Rawles would like to hear from Lunford Davis, Wm. H. Mayfield, Speeder Jones, Archie Taylor, Ed. Wood, Sam Lemonds, W. T. Howard, Wm. Bolding, Stephen Adams and other good musicians that double, be sure to write me at once, as I have something good in view for the season of 1910. Address me as per route: Bluff, Ill., January 31; Perry, Ill., February 1; Chapin, Ill., February 2. Bible class teacher; Harvey Flint, second Bible class teacher; William Louis, primary teacher; Mrs. Rosie Banw and primary teacher; Mrs. Linda Lewis, Bankes, treasurer. The school has made rapid progress in the last year, beating all records of the past seven years. The general attendance is about 80%. Mrs. Harison, who died some time previous and was placed in the Cleves vault, was removed and buried Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The arrangements for her burial have been completed, and will be held at the Town Hall. The Rev. George Lewis and the Rev. Mrs. M. J. Brannon will officiate. Special music will be rendered and the funeral service will be made later. A special communication from Massillon, Ohio, brings the news of William Gaines' resignation from the factory, where he has been employed since the year. Mr. Gaines is now working at the shirt mill. ..Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Johnson and family will move to Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Johnnie will be working in a precarious condition at her home on Kent street. ..Miss Cora Green is spending a few weeks with relatives in Cincinnati and Mrs. Johnnie, who expected to move Canton, Ohio, where Mr. Johnson is employed at the Dueber watch case factory. JACKSONVILLE,ILL. Special to The Freeman Miss Clara Rheuban and Mr. Richard Washington, of this city, were married recently by Rev. H. H. De Witt...Mrs. Carrie Williams, of South Sandy street, this writing, this writing...Miss Fanny Hogan and Mrs. Annie Stewart, who have been very ill, are able to be about...Miss Susie Lynch, who is attending Macon College in Macon City, Mo., is doing some nice work. She is quite ill, is able to be about. The dance given recently at Company L hall was largely attended...Revival meetings are progressing nicely at the Mt. Tabor School, where some illions have been made. Rev. Alexander preaches some very able sermons... The Wednesday Art Club met recently with Mrs. Taylor Moore, on West Marion Street, where there is much sickness in our city. Among the sick are Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mr. Majors, Mrs. Lillie Britt and Lizzie Bates, Rev. L. E. Christy, who has been very ill, is able to be about, the most famous comedian still in our city. ...Chartley Branum, who was injured recently in a runaway, does not seem to improve much...Rev. John W. Kirk January 3, at the Second Baptist Church...Mrs. Winnie Holmes has been somewhat indisposed, but is now some what the following year is expected for the issuing year for the Wednesday Art Club: President, Mrs. Lewis Herndon; vice-president, Mrs. Sam Harris; secretary, Mrs. Paul Reed; treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Parker; chaplain, Mrs. Ed Harmon; instructor, Mrs. Mowat; move to Edward Mallory. WhoLucy Jackson, who has been very ill, is able to be about. MOBILE. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to The Times W. Woods, D. D., of State Street Church, who began his moving picture machine and showing illustrations, has had large congregations. This makes sermons explicit for all who attend...Dr. Kyles returned last week from Greensboro, N. C., where he has had a large congregation. The A. M. E. Zion Church. They will meet in Evansville, Ind., in 1911...We will soon have a colored newspaper and a large avenue, giving employment to several of our colored young ladies. Mr. William L. Jones is manager...Mr. C. B. Fannan is manager...Mr. C. B. Fannan bowling alley in the Jemison Building, on Morton street...The Gulf City Whist Club was entertained by the vice president, C. B. Paul won the first prize and J. L. Harrison came off with the second honor...Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwest Journal, was invited to January 21 at the Warren Street Church...Do not forget The Freeman. Mr. George A. Johnson will serve you in the absence of the agent. He can be at the Gulf City drug store, phone 1205 B. MITCHELL, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Freeman was buried last Wednesday from the Baptist Church. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Mason, the pastor, and the U. B. F. Lodge, of which she was a member. Mrs. Freeman was district conference at Corydon, Ind., last week... Mrs. J. W. Hughes made a business trip to French Lick... Master Clyde Hughes has attended the Indiana Convention, and missed a day or been tired... Rev. Sims and wife, Mrs. Petterford, Mrs. Groves, Mrs. Campbell of Bedford and Miss Sims of Indianapolis attended the convention. Rev. Long of the P. E. Church, will administer sacrament at the A. M. E. Church Sunday night, and will also preach... Mrs. Mary Sims will preach at the A. M. E. Church Good's brother, of St. Louis, spent a few days with him... Little Ruth Knight, the little daughter of Prof. James Knight, has been sick, but is better. THE FREEMAN Can be found in Peru, Ind., at 98 East Ninth street. Mrs. Julia Turla, agent, ROUTES. PROF. 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MUSIC FREE CATALOG of the latest popular sheet and Instrumental MUSIC. Beginners' Instruments and books. Catalog free Write for one today. THE WM FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. The Whitney Musical Comedy Co., HEADED BY Salem Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt AND AND J. C. H. SALEM TUTT WHITNEY. "The bronze edition of Eva Tanguay" Miss Daisy Peters Martin with a chorus of 30—DANCING AND SINGING PEOPLE—30 J. HOMER TUTT. In a Whirlwind of Musical Plays: "The Ruler of the Town,"" "The Ex-President of Liberia,"" and "The Star of Zanzibar." Morgan's y Minstrel Co. car from Lunford Davis, Wm. H. Jie Taylor, Ed. Wood, Sam Lem- ding, Stephen Adams and other sure to write me at once, as I for the season of 1910. Ad- ll., January 31; Perry, Ill., Feb 2. THE STAGE 6 The Marvelous La She closed a successful six weeks' engagement on the Webster circuit and opened January 17 for twelve weeks on the Northwestern Vaudeville circuit, Mrs. H. L. Goodwin's time. Cole and Johnson, in "The Red Moon," filled the National Theater, Chicago, ill, at every performance, including the matinees, last week. Both stars and Alda Overton Walker received a rousing reception. Sidney L. Perry, who received an offer of $800 to take his big new act, including Goldie Crosby, over the Keith-Proctor circuit, has refused. It is understood that Mr. Perry wants $1,000 for his act. McNeil and McNeil, John and R. Desdemona, refined comedy sketch artists, presented their new act "Till Show You How We Do the Merry Widow Waltz" and "The Wild Cherry Rag" at the Temple Theater, New Orleans, La., last week. Sylvester Russell and Irvin C. Miller attended a performance of "The Red Moon" last week, through the courtesy of Sam Corker, Jr. Mr. Miller was also a guest of Billy Williams at dinner Sunday before last, on Michigan avenue, Chicago, Ill. Fountain B. Wood, the popular trombone soloist and band master would like to hear from all friends. His address until April 1 is 715 Powell street, St. Joseph, Mo. H. A. Clark Jeff Smith, John Haywood, Will Goff Kennedy, Roy Pope and Oliver Perry James W. Turner, stage manager for J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Company, writes that he is well again and doing his roller skating in his act. He would like to hear from Montrose Douglass, the unicycle and bicycle rider. Mrs. Louise Turner, his wife, sends regards to Mrs. Etta Miner and Mrs. Hattie McIntosh. Mr. Harry Gilliam, the original acrobatic Hebrew, whose last appearance on the stage was with Ernest Hogan's "Rufus Rastus" company, writes from his farm at Wells, Minn. that besides running a clothes cleaning establishment and a poultry farm he finds time to teach 200 O'Fay's music, having contracted to stay with the bands three years, after which he may take out his Funny Folks Company. Taylor and Taylor and Daisy Garret are still in line and better than ever in their original act. "Fun in the White Folks' Parlor." Miss Garret played two parts in the show at Hawlin's Theater at St. Louis, Mo., in the afternoon "Creole Slave" and at night "Pansy Black Face." Your bill is not complete without us. We must have "the goods" because we are always working. The Simms Brothers' Big Minstrels showed at the Wah Hooche Theater, at Vicksburg, Miss, last Monday night, under the management of Samuel Simms, and received many cheers. The minstrel was accompanied by seven pieces of S. B. Simms' band. The funnakers were Alex. Simms and Robert Simms, the educated fools. Mr. David Simms is making a hit with one of the prettiest ballad songs of the season. Mr. George L. Archer, of New York, visited Chicago during the past week. Mr. Archer had come on to attend the funeral of his grandmother, which took place at Mattoon, Ill. On his return to Chicago he had for his guests Bob A. Kelly and wife, George Cattlin and Sylvester Russell to dinner at his mother's residence, on Wabash avenue. Mr. Archer, who it is expected will open a new theater in New York City, is a man of fine qualities and culture, and has been spoken of for an appointment high up in political circles, indorsed by such eminent men as Joseph H. Choate, Cornelius N. Bliss and Chauncey M. Depew. He also carries a letter from the late President William McKnley. The Morning Tribune of Tampa, Fla., January 7, had the following to say of the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company: "Hanging on by their eyebrows' in the upper balcony and a 'half house' on the lower floor, would style the size of the audience which was present last night at the Tampa Bay Casino, the attraction being the Black Patti show. "A Trip to Africa' is the name which the musical comedy sails under. It is a lot of new Negro songs and rendered by Negroes in their characteristic manner, while the introduction of Sissleretta Jones, who successfully essays the classical in music and lends an elevating tone to the comedy as constructed. In fact, the rendition of the sextet from 'Lucia Di Lammermoor' is very artistic. "Black Patti wears enough diamonds and other jewels to make a rajah of India holler for a spot-light to be turned on him once in a while. Her gems represent a small fortune which she has accumulated in her stage career. "Sissieretta Jones without her 'Suvane River' song would be like Campanari without his 'Il Torreador,' and she gave it last night with the usual satisfaction. "Jolly John Larkins, the architect of the comedy structure, is the Negro in fact and in caricature, and all he had to do was to look, do a foot movement, smile or sing a song, and the roof above the upper balcony would be danger of being ripped off with yells of delight. His 'A King Like Me' and 'Mother's Chile' were his best comedy hits. "The company is not as large in numbers as in the beginning of the season, but the dead wood has been culled out, and there is left a company of strong and well-balanced voices, sufficiently large to produce the comedy satisfactorily. The 'All Hail, the King' and 'Boola Boola,' by the chorus, are catchy." W. M. BENBOW'S ALABAMA CHOC OLATE DROPS. The company is still meeting with success. Eliza Davis and Willie Richerson, better known as Tutenun, open with the show in Montgomery. William Dewey is also with the bunch. Miss Jessie Berney, Miss Beulah Young and Miss Willie Miles are still making good. Dave Perelin, our star comedian, don't fail to get them wild nightly with his funny doings and sayings. Prof. Bennie Smith, Will Strozer and Billy Miles are still stealing hearts. Little Willie Cook, our mascot, says look out, youngsters, I'm coming. Eliza Davis and Willie Richerson are doing a neat act entitled "Getting By." W. M. Benow sends regards to Goll Kennedy, Lester McDaniel and John Williams. THE LEWIS STOCK COMPANY George Lewis' Stock Company is still holding its own as the best show that has been in Houston, Texas, in many a day, barring none. Sunday night the crowd was so large that the box office had to be closed and no more tickets sold, as the people could not wet in and the sidewalk was blocked. The Palace Theater is a pretty little house seating 500 people, and is admitted to be the swellest in the South. Our manager gave the Lewis Stock Company a banquet that will long be remembered. The company is all well and send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Mr. Lewis, our stage manager, brought down the house with his monologue and song "Take Plenty Shoes." Miss Lose cleaned up with her singing and talking specialty. The Tansels, Frank and Aggie, were there with the goods. Levi and Russell were a hit. Miss Lewis is still holding her own and is still coming up. Mr. Lose, our pianist, and Mr. George Williams do a little act of their own in the orchestra pit that keeps the audience applauding them for their music. The Gibsons, write. NOTES FROM RICHARD AND PRINGLE'S MINSTRELS We are now flying high—2,000 feet above sea level. All the boys are well and hearty. Our show remains above the average and pleases the masses, after three good men leaving—Messrs. Prosser, Wilson and Washington. We wish the boys success in their future undertakings. Kid Langford has abandoned his trick house. He now resides out of doors. However, he has sprung a new act that takes very well. Much credit is due the four participant, namely, Kid Langford, old man; Dave Smith, sporty young man; Thomas ("Slug") White, old mammy, and Jake Smith, wench. Thomas White sets the house to roaring, so well does he mimic the Southern mammy. Our afterpiece is one of the strongest ever. The army and navy rules and regulations are well kept by straight characters, and at the same time they are roughly used by Powell and King, who are the comedy producers. We are showing to S. R. O. and pleasing all. We are giving the fastest, cleanest show ever seen in this line of the show business. All the boys send their regards to all in the profession, and would like to hear from all their friends. See route. THE AIRDOME, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. The Airdome is still packing them to the doors. We had the strongest vaudeville bill presented in Jacksonville, with the two happy boys, Kenner and Lewis, who are making a decided hit singing "Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself, but Let His Wife Alone." Miss Teresa Burrows, the dainty soubrette, is handing a hot one singing "You'll Come Back." Fisher and Simpson give their good comedy and eccentric dancing. Slim Henderson, Jacksonville's favorite comedian, gives one of his new monologues. Herdion is the boy hoop roller and Chinese impersonator. Miss Lazzo, the Cuban soubrette, never fails to get her's anywhere they put her, hard or easy. Bradford and Bradford, the singing, dancing and talking pair of chocolate drops, receive encores singing "Next to Your Mother, Who Do You Love?" Perry Bradford has written and is now singing a song about our friend Jack Johnson, entitled "If Jack Johnson Wins the Championship of the World," and they sing him hoarse every night. We all join in the chorus and say Joe& Glickstein never miss. Kenner and Lewis send regards to the Whitman Sisters, Tom and Lizzie Carroll and Prof. Robichaux, of the Pythian Temple at New Orleans. Hello Williams and Stevens; we are going some. THEATER ROYAL, MEMPHIS. Walter James Reid writes: We are still proud to see our house and performers meeting with much success. The weather has been severely cold, but nevertheless the dear old ghost never falls to walk every Monday, as THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER usual. The week ended with a very catchy little military comedy, with the entire company of nine all-star performers, headed by Bon Bon Buddle, Miss Sallie Zeke has rejoined us. Mrs Zenoble Jefferson is still making good. Following her is the charming little Trixie Colquitt, the Southern soubrette. Miss Janie Mullen is still in a line to herself in her male impersonations. Never the least comes Eugene Liggins and Thomas Briggs, always leaving the house in an uproar with two and three encores. Charles Anderson is much improved and is cleaning up with those illustrated songs. Phillip Austin, as usual, is making good at this theater as a comedian and dancer. Albert White, the barb-tone singer, always makes good. Mr J. M Day has joined us, and James is still with the goods, while Cuba and Son are just as poison as usual with their sensational dancing. Miss Alice McQuillier, our musical director, has been somewhat sick, but is able to be at work again. Walter J. Reid, our trap drummer, has not been feeling so nice since he can't hear from Miss I, but sends regards to all the Freeman Post and Leroy Polk. Charles Whitmore, our doorkeeper, is expecting to be married most any old night. Look out. HAWK'S MOVING PICTURE SHOW JUBILEE CONCERT CO. AT VALDOSTA, GA. We chanced to be at home at Atlanta, Ga. this Christmas for a holiday rest, but, being so well known, we had to work nightly. We appeared at the Arcade Theater for a brief sty. During our stay it was S. R. O. nightly. The manager and proprietor, C. P. Bailey, always keeps a standing invitation for our pictures and songs when we hit the town. My record stands unchallenged, being thirteen years on the road and the first Negro owner of moving pictures south of the Mason and Dixon line. I now present the real things, late, new and selected. We lead while all others follow. We are en route to Cuba our fourth time, where success awaits our arrival. In the land of flowers we have no equal. We play Jacksonville, Fla., from Jan. 25 to Feb. 10. Tampa, to 12 to 18. Key West, 20 to 24. Havana, Cuba, 26 to March 5; Mantanzas, 7 to 10; Santa Clara, 12 to 16; Cienfuegos, 17 to 24. W. F. R. Jackson, of Tennessee, our pianist, sends regards to all friends. We hope to meet Prof. Eddie Butler and McGaw, Cox and Cox and HI Jerry Barnes & Co. at the Arcade again when the flowers bloom in the springtime. We close in Valdosta on the 20th. Regards to all of my Atlanta friends and others in and out of the profession. I would like to hear from Scott and Crosby, Mabel G. Johnson, Kemp and Lang. Our canvas theater will be as bright as a star this spring. That's our pride, as Hawk's reputation covers Dixie as the dew from above. Regards to Price and Price. C. E Hawk, proprietor and manager. LUNA PARK THEATER, ATLANTA GEORGIA. Mr. R. V. Cross, our stage manager, presents an all-star cast supported by Robert B. Joplin, the noted song and play writer, who has jjust finished a six weeks' engagement at the Colored Airdome Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., and is now filling an indefinite engagement at Luna Park Theater. The bill for this week is, a hot one and a scream, Cox and Cox going big with "Carry, Harry, Harry" and "Kinky," String Beans, better known as Butler May, is bringing the house down with "Play It On." Billie Miles is a decided hit also with "I Haven't Dirtied a Plate To Day." Miss Rosetta Branham, the celebrated coon shouter, is setting the house wide with "Tm Cleaning Up and That's All." Mabel G. Johnson, the nightingale soubrette, is a wonder and is asking four and five encores with "You're Just the Boy for Me." Louis Herrison, the famous female impersonator—you can hear a pin drop when he hears "To the End of the World" with you. Mr. R. V. Cross, our stage manager, is setting a pace for all who may attempt same as a characteristic old man. Having the correct paraphernalia for same, his work can not be excelled. Last, but not least, Robert B. Joplin has just presented two of his new songs, a ballad, "If I Were with My Thoughts To-Night, Sweetheart, I'd Be with You," and a coon song, "Since Emancipation Day." They are published by the John Arnold Publishing Company, 507-509 Elm street, Cincinnati, Ohio, and are going big. Jimmle Thomas, better known as "Fat," is still with us, never misses a performance, and is a practical utility man. Mose Lley has charge of the soft drink stand; Mr. R. V. Cross, stage manager; R. B. Howard, musical director; P. A. Thomas, general manager; R. B. Joplin, vocal director. Mr. C. L. Chasewood, the proprietor, forces the ghost to walk every Saturday after the matinee. The company sends regards to the performing world. PITTSBURG SHOW SHOP. Despite the fact that we have been for some time and are yet in the midst of a real old-fashioned winter, everything is going along fine on the Avenue. Manager Abe Mincky, of the Fulton Theater, sprung a surprise on his many friends last week when he announced that he had leased the Star Theater, and by so doing gained control of the only two houses on the Avenue, the Lyceum having passed out of existence some time ago. He will run a stock company, interspersed with vaudeville acts, at the Star, and moving pictures at the Fulton. The First Brigade K. of P. Band has been reorganized and is now busy rehearsing for the annual spring series of sacred concerts, the first of which will be given about the first Sunday in March. The band is now under the direction of Captain H. C. Waters, one of the city's most proficient musicians. With the band this season will be found a number of well-known and popular soloists, among them being J. E. Lain, 'cellist; G. Harry Bolden, tenor; J. W. Myers, cornet; William Butler, bells; R. A. Bush, piano, and several others. Frank Belt and Jesse Dockett, cornetist and clarinetist, respectively, members of Prof. R. Roy Pope's Annex Band, with Ringling Brothers' shows, are spending the winter with relatives in this city. Mr. Belt is working with the Independent Band at the Bedford Roller Rink, and Mr. Dockett is playing with Beatty's Orchestra, the best of its kind in this part of the State. Prof. W. S. Anderson, our well known colored harpist, just lately received a brand new harp, which for appearance and tone is considered by all who have seen and heard it to be one of the best ever made. Mr. Anderson is well known throughout the State as a harpist, being recognized by both white and colored as a musician of rare ability. Billie Butler, the popular trap drummer with Beatty's Orchestra, who has been ill with typhoid fever for some time, is able to be out and again resume his duties with the orchestra. Dixon and White, those clever comedians, have returned home after a successful nine months' trip in the West, and are now working as an added attraction with Ed Winn's Fulton Stock Company. The famous Lindsay Quartette, composed of the Messrs. Bolden, Lain, Williams and McCloud, are filling a week's engagement at the Duquesne Theater in connection with the Harry Davis Stock Company (white), who are presenting this week the dramatization of that famous novel, "St. Elmo." R. Anthony Bush, the ever-popular musical director, now at the Star Theater, has just finished a very beautiful composition which is to be published real soon. Reese Brothers' Africanders are headliners on a very good bill at the Altmeyer Theater, McKeesport, this week. The act was witnessed at the Family Theater, this city, last week, and was really the best of its kind ever seen by the writer. W. Harry Wilson, one of the city's most popular musicians and singers, former leader of the famous Lindsay Quartette, is now holding the able position of assistant manager of the beautiful pool and billiard parlor conducted by E. K. Thurm, the most popular newdealer on the Avenue, who sells The Freeman and all other good reading matter. The Star.—Three packed houses greeted the opening of this pretty playhouse under new management. The attraction was Ed Winn's Fulton Stock Company in a very funny little play in two scenes entitled "From Dixie to Jungleland," which was heartily received by the large and intelligent audiences. Some very good comedy was furnished by Dick Meggs and Dave Merritt, two very clever performers, and a bit of real acting that was highly appreciated was done by Mr. Winn, who played the straight part to Meggs. The singing of Fannie Jackson, Lillian Winn and Eva Wise was far above the average, and the chorus work was good. The rest of the company was fair and came in for their share of the applause. This style of performances should make the Star a success in every way. The Fulton was visited by large crowds, who grasped the opportunity to see two of the best moving pictures ever shown on the Avenue. BROWN AGAIN DEFENDS VAUDE VILLE ARTISTS. In the Christmas number of The Freeman Juli Jones had an article concerning the colored vaudeville performers, and I will attempt to prove that he doesn't know what he is talking about. He says, in part: "The colored vaudeville acts are simply on the stage working in one so that the stage can be set for some big white act." Well, if that was true, it is an awful expensive stage wait. The average colored act does ten minutes, and some of them get a three-figure salary. Again Juli Jones says: "The colored acts have not advanced. All they do is sing and dance." And again he is wrong. Of the ones that do sing and dance, they have advanced enough to be in demand. Please don't forget the Brittons; they are artists, both of them. And there are also Murphy and Francis. There must be all kinds of acts for vaudelle, and colored acts excel in dancing. Is not dancing an art? If not, why does it pay so well? And you know Bert Grant is still dancing. And there are others. Has any one heard of Aida Overton Walker losing a limb? What would you call her dancing? Just dancing? Is it not artistic, or is it a buck dance? Say, Mr. Jones, don't you know that The Freeman is read by hundreds of white people in and out of the profession? Your article was first shown to me by two white performers, and they couldn't understand why such an article should be written by a colored writer. There were also colored readers of The Freeman who were surprised, and I among the rest. Now, I will try and inform you of the colored acts that do other things than sing and dance, and also tell the readers of The Freeman who perhaps live in remote parts of the country and do not see vaudeville shows, but The Freeman reaches them. There are a great many of them, so many that I don't know if I can call them to mind at this time. As I am not writing their acts, I will not name them as they rank on the stage, but will name them as they come to mind. There are Brown and Navarro; Fiddler and Shelton; Hodges and Launchmere; The Musical Pramplins; Clermonto and miner; Brown and Hodges; Cook and Stevens; The Kratons; John Rucker; Chinee Walker; Rowland the Juggler; The Jolly Prices; John Hedge, with his wrestling ponies; Irvin Jones, sings and talks; Lemonier and Wilson; John W. Cooper, ventriolquist; Black Carl; Lew LaMar, can't dance; and Musical Spillers. Space won't allow me to add to this list. But there are others in the big shows that are in and out of vaudeville. What about the cultured singers we have—Abbie Mitchell, Frank Fowler Brown, Miss Walker, of Davis and Walker, Henry Troy? Can you imagine Bob Kelly and George Catlin dancing, or Marsh Craig? There are other acts that do dance, but have plenty of talen that they use in their acts, and the acts cannot be called dancing acts. And if I may be allowed to add, I don't think I would go far dancing around my easel while I am making cartoons. Mr. Jones, did you ever catch a young lady of your nationality making cartoons and sketches on the stage? I refer to Lulu Hodges WANTED! For Luna Park, Atlanta, Ga., good colored vaudeville performers at all times, ladies and gentlemen. Good salaries. Booze fighters save stamps—don't write. R. V. Cross, Stage Manager; P. A. Thomas, General Manager. Is the only First Class Colored Vaudeville House in Savannah, Ga. Its success since its recent opening is due to its first class performers and the excellent appointments of the house. We want at once artists who have the ability to sustain the reputation we have won. The right class of performers, upon writing concisely at once, will be booked. All acts must have orchestrations Write W. J. STILES, Owner and Mgr. Pekin Theatre, West Broad Street, Savannah, Ga. Globe Theatre Seating capacity 1,200. Can stage a production with 100 people. Will open the latter part of January. Now booking nothing but first class artists for vaudeville. House open to Comedy companies and other productions. The only First Class Theatre for colored people in Jacksonville. Want at once nothing but artists and companies of repute. Write at once, FRANK CROWD, MANAGER, 615 West Ashley St., Jacksonville, Fla. COLORED PERFORMERS LOOK! Wanted, all kinds of colored talent for the Dixie Circuit; 30 to 40 weeks work. Two shows a day. Easy jumps. Get in line, book your act over the real Colored Circuit at once. Can use 30 good single girls at once for the various theaters, but you must be good, real singers or real dancers. Preference given to strong sister teams and girls that can sing and dance both. Wardrobe must be up-to-date. Managers get in line with me also. Will advance tickets anywhere if your act is good. Address Jno. B. Cullen, Theatre Pickwick, Mobile, Ala. Harrison Bros. Dixie Minstrels Want good musicians that can double stage. Will buy good set of band uniforms; also want to buy 60 foot baggage car, steel wheels. For sale, one Columbus Baby Grand Piano, one 24 whistle steam calliope. Managers in Arkansas and Missouri that can play good colored show to good business, send open time in February and March. Route, Eldorado, Ark, Jan. 31. J. M. Busby, Permanent Address, Pana, Ill. Brown, the only one of her race or any other race. Miss Brawn's cartoons are eagerly sought after, and they are adorning many a white lady's den; and while the public is reading this she will be displaying her art at one of America's leading theaters, the American Music Hall, New York City. ASHEVILLE. N. C. Richard and Pringle's Georgia Minstrels played to a packed house on Monday evening, January 17...The first issue of the colored paper known as the Western N. C. Advocate appeared Saturday, January 22...An opened, in the Bryan building, on Eagl'other colored drug store will soon be street....The Freeman can be had at Wilson's barber shop, 39 South Main street....Song service at the Y. M. I. Sunday from 5 to 6 o'clock. All are invited. BUFFALO, N. Y. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. St. John of Clinton street is visiting Mrs. Bogget of Niagara Falls, Ont..There was a silver wedding anniversary given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Upsher at their home, 214 Elm street, on the 13th. Many handsome presents were received..Albert Barnes of St. Louis is visiting friends in Buffalo..Miss Minnie St. John of New York City has been visiting in Buffalo and has returned to her home last Thursday...Mrs. Martha Washington was called to her home in the South by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Johnson...A thirty day revival is going on at St. Luke's Church, 585 Michigan street. Dr. and Mrs. Oppley will assist until the close. Rev. J. C. Taylor, pastor...James Cattrell of 344 Pine street, who has been absent from the city, has returned and was heartily welcomed by his many friends. Mr. Cattrell has been on the sick list for a few days, but we hope he will be out soon. Herald Cupp of 16 Mark street is conned to his home with the measles. Silas Huse of South Bend, Ind., was in Buffalo Sunday...Charles Smelling of 492 Michigan street, made a flying visit and returned home Monday morning. EAT AT SAMUEL E. GRAYS when in Indianapolis. Special rates to the Theatrical Profession. Opposite The Freeman Office. PIANIST At Liberty Feb. 1st. E. E. Cowan, 513 W. Fifty-fourth Street, Chicago, Ill. In the Field of Sport. Leland's Chicago Giants will play their games at Seventy-ninth and Wentworth avenue, Chicago. * * * * * There is talk of reorganizing the Ohio Colored Baseball League. Why not make it Kentucky and Indiana—embracing Checinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Louisville, Evansville and Indianapolis? Kidd I. Mitchell president and manager of the Minneapolis Minn, Colored Keystone ball team sends the following line up for the coming season: Pate, l 1; fierer, c f; Barton, r f; Prior, 3d b; Davis, s; Hutchinson, 2d b; Young 1st b; Green, c; Jackson, Lyons and Gatewood, pitchers. Gatewood captain. Frank Leland's Chicago Giants will host Chicago March 21 for their southern trip, and open in New Orleans, La., Sunday, March 27. Major R. R. Jackson, secretary of the club, has confidence in the 1910 team, and admits that they will win the game, and that they will interest of any other association ball team. --- NO RUN. NO HIT GAME STUNT PULLED OFF BY DI%I CHAP. CORRECT TO THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN Chattanooga, Tenn. "Nap" Thompson, the popular pitcher, tenured of the Chattanooga team that performed the feat of shut- town team without a hit or run Aug- ust 22, 1909. The Atlanta Collegians were the victims. Thompson played the early part of the season with the Y. M. C.A.'s. After joining the team he won ten major league games, pitched four extra innings, one a seventeen inning concluding, and darkness ended it with the score 1 and 1. This game was with all 41 Stars. LANGEORD'S SCHEDULE. Pittsburgh, Penn., January 22—Having become disgusted at the manner in which all the prominent heavy weight and middle weights have refused to fight him, Sam Langford, the colored California Boston, has decided to go to California, where he has been guaranteed three fights. His first will be with Jim Flynn, the heavy weight of Pueblo, Col., who has fought all the big fellows. He meets for ten rounds before the Pacific A. C. of Los Angeles will sign up with Jack Burns and "Gunbout Smith," the California heavy weights. BOXING CHAMPIONS AT HEAD OF THEIR CLASS. While none of the champion fighters lost his title last year, those who are at the top of their respective class now are as follows: Heavyweight—Jack Johnson, of Galveston, Tex. Light Heavyweight—Tommy Burns, of Detroit, Mich. Middleweight—Stanley Ketchel, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Wetterweight—No legitimate holder, being claimed by Harry Lewis, Jimmy Gardner and Mike (Twin) Sullivan. Heavyweight—Battling Nelson, of Hegewal, Ill. Featherweight—Abe Attell, of California. Bankweight—Claimed by Johnny Cain, Monte Attell, Danny Webster and Jimmy Walsh. CUBAN BALL PLAYERS COMING HERE. The Cuban Star Baseball Association, of Havana, Cuba, which contains the pick of the best men from the Havana and Almendares clubs of the Cuban League, who defeated the Cincinnati National League club, as well as the Boston club will, as usual, tour the United States, coming through this section about the middle of May on their way West, and again, after July 4, on the way East, Pedroso, who pitched eleven innings against Detroit without giving them a hit, will be with the team, as well as against the Boston games without giving them a hit, together with all of the crack Cuban players. They will have all of their coaching done in Spanish, owing to the fact that none of the men speak English. The schedule is now being arranged, and all first-classIndependent clubs as well as desiring third-place address Nat C. Strong, American representative, World Building, New York City. TO RECOGNIZE THE OHIO COLOR- ED BASEBALL LEAGUE. Dayton, O. (Special)—A movement is on foot to recognize the Ohio State Baseball League, which was organized some two years ago, but failed on the account of teams in the different cities not having bases of their own. Since then several places have been called Dayton, having one of the finest Negro baseball parks in the country, the convention will probably be called here, more centrally located. There are seven candidates in the field for president of the Negro League, Moore, of Dayton, O. and Walter H.尼克斯, editor of the Indiana Register of Richmond, Ind. We would like to hear from the following managers of the different colleges: Columbus Newman Terminology, the Springfield Warriors and Blue Birds of Cincinnati, Dayton Giants, marxes of Xenia and Richmond, Ind. M. J. A. McFarland and Albert W. Hubbard have charge of the arrangements, and all mall should be addressed to them, at 23 East Sixth street. THE JEFFRIES OF TODAY NOT THE JEFFRIES OF YORE IS THE CONSENSUS OF OPINION. By Jackson J. Stovall. On the evening of the new year James J. Jeffries gave an athletic exhibition at the big Coliseum in Chicago. (Though his work was made available from an unbiased point of view, he did not particularly at the finish, and the consensus of opinion that the Jeffries of today is not the Jeffries of yore! For five years ago "Jeffries fought and easily the Jack" Munroe, the Montana miner, and "the record from the ring. The Californian said as a worthy opponent in sight he would return from the ring, never again to enter. Before Jeffries' retirement, "Jack" Johnson had sooed above the puristic horizontal and sooed down the gauntlet to the former champion. Jeffries promptly drew the color line. persuasion could get the lion of the sporting world to face the colored speed marvel in the arena. Unlike Sam Langford and Joe Walcott, who had the quick victories over their opponents, achieve the giant killers, and thereby robbed themselves the opportunity to become middle-weight champions. That Johnson has shown rare business fact since he first became conspicuous in the world cannot be denied. Had he not fought the Nazis, and shown his true from he would have never figured in that sensational battle in Sidney, Australia, and wrestled the title from the French-Canadian. It took Dan A. Stuart two years to match J. Corbett for his memorable battle with Felix Zimmons at Carson City, Nevada. It has taken public opinion, the leading prize-fight promoters of this country, five years, as well as a purse of $101,000, with the public support of the national privileges, to finally induce Jeffries to sign articles for a match, and even now the public need not rest assured that Jeffries will fight until they see the massive form of the giant Californiaian bear, the one that was slain on July. Should Johnson emerge from the contest a victor, and the same seems more possible than probable, he would bid fair to remain champion for many years to come. With the exception of Jeffries, Sam Langford is the only logical opponent for the champion's crown, and the physical advantages of the champion over Langford are so great that the public would hardly concede the latter a chance. When Johnson's hair been touched, the nature of the fight then and now the nature has robbed that lion form of muscle, bone, flesh and grit, and grit of its speed and stamina, the public will have seen in his passing the marvel of a bear that has never ring general in the realms of nugilism. VERY NEAR IT. Sporting Editor of THE FREEMAN: Dear Sir--Replying to your baseball query, in which you desire to "Can you play the you mention could happen in this way: The batter hits the ball to left field, which is fielded on first bound from fence by left fielder from fence; in meaning, the ball is left bound from the ball is then relaxed to third baseman, trying to catch the man, who hit the ball, at third base. The throw was received to late for this, but some one on the team noticed that the ball was left bound by the third baseman to the man on first, who touched first base, thus putting the man who hit the ball out. The man who hit the ball, not touching first base, was, therefore, out, and could not be recorded a safe hit, the runners could score on the hit. Please state in your next issue if I am not correct. Yours truly. L. V. EGGLESTON. 707! N. Third street, Richmond, Va. MANAGER FUQUA'S IDEA Sporting Editor OF THE FREEMAN. Sir—In answer to your baseball query, I much must have excited very much to allow three runs in on one hit, and the ball must have been hit to center field, and center fielder, attempting to throw the second man out going home, and the ball thrown short of homeplate and catches short to cover homeplate, the second runner crosses; then the last runner at third, and the batter, crossing second and half way between second and third, starts back to second, but is thrown out by the batter, set man at third scores, causes the runs. JAMES W. FUQA. Manager Fuqua Giants Baseball Club, Chicago, Ill. DUSTY RHODES' THEORY. S. 10 I take great pleasure in answering the question in your last issue in regard to how three men can score without a hit or an error. I find that the play can be easily executed by three men: the thrower, the batter, and the short stop; the batter beats the throw to first and man scores from third; first baseman returns the ball to the and examples. It takes a great deal of effort to catch a hit, a hit catcher and runner on first starts for second; then catcher throws to second and man on third scores; second baseman returns the ball to catcher, but man on third scores; third baseman scores and second baseman gets the putout: first baseman and the catcher, an assist. DUSTY RHODES. CORRECT ANSWER. Sporting Editor OF THE FREEMAN! I herewith enclose the answer which I have to be correct your baseball inquiry in the in THE FREEMAN Sporting Column. The batter hit a drive up against the fence, which scored the three men. But he knew to be correct your baseball inquiry in the in THE FREEMAN Sporting Column. The batter hit a drive up against the fence, which scored the three men. But he knew to be correct your baseball inquiry in the in THE FREEMAN Sporting Column. The right fielder threw to second baseman, who, in turn, relayed the ball to first, and the umpire called the batter out. As he did not reach the first base his drive could not go as a hit, but as there were none out, the three runs contended for the fielder and second baseman get assists and the first baseman gets a put-out. Sincerely, New York. NAT. C. STRONG. Others who sent the correct answer were as follows: S. R. Hoston, manager Pittsburgh Glants, New York City; W. E. Houston, Bowling Green, Ky. CHAMPION JACK WAS BETTER YEARS AGO. The Old Saying That "Opportunity Makes the Man" Is to Some Extent Verified in Johnson's Case. New York, January 4.—Opportunity may not always make the man, but if you want a good, safe bet, put a small blue stack on the proposition that opportunity will come. You don't believe it, eh? You think that an ace is always an ace, no matter where it lies in the deck. Very true, old horse, but it takes some shuffling to get there to the top where you can turn it over. It takes more than a forty horse power wallop and an iron jaw to make a champion of the world, and you have ever been able to tear their way through to a title. Write that in your old brown hat. Five years ago a big, tall Negro was fighting a round the country. He was a better fighter than then he is today, because he had had sufficient experience in the game from the hair-line, where a man begins to stop going forward and prepares to take the back track. This fellow was fast, he was clever and he could hit some of the best players, but he wasn't very often, it is true—but in those days he was regarded as a sort of a Major General of the Pork and Bean Prideards. At the present time he better pretend not to be perfectly not quite proof the same man is the heavyweight champion of the world. Now what kept him pan-handling the pugilistic Ralto for so long? So long, he isn't really enough, too. It isn't always a man's color that keeps him in meanest company. Young Corbett was white, but he was a prize pork and beaner until Santa Claus claused him. Corbett change into his stocking. Young cobble a cracking good preliminary fighter— she cared to fight—but if it hadn't for the chance to meet Terry Mc- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Govern, Billy would now be down and out of Denver instead of New York. You see, it's made a difference of about 2,000 miles to him. * * * * It is quite possible that Joey Gans might still be the light-weight champion of the world, but for his making one match which seemed to him very much unappealing, he jumped Brittarnauved Belt Nelson's befestak for twenty rounds, Joe sat at the ringside and whooped in his great grief, because he had not been the one to write "Finis" at the end of Bat's ring record. 0-0-0-0h! If I only had you in the ringweight" yelled Joe, "what I do to YOU" * * * * Later Joe made a match with Nelson. I seemed like soft money after what Brittarnauved Belt Nelson rounds Bat stepped in close and jolted the famous mulatto to the floor, and there was a new champion of the world. After Bat's wretched showing against Britt, Gans had a perfect right to refuse to meet him. The Durable One made the most of it. Everybody thought that Jim Corbett was a chesty sort of a sapling to ask for a fight with the great and only "yourtruly-always-on-the-level," John L. Sullivan, the former championship match. There was no great popular clamor for a meeting with Corbett. Everybody in the East was too busy asking where this fellow Corbett tended bar. John might have said, "Run away, little boy, and sell your papers, and perk up." Corbett would have plauped his action. But that winner-take-all-of-the-pursue thing sounded good to John, and he gave a younger man a chance. That chance made a new champion. Jim Corbett juggled the country has ever known. Jim Jeffries hadn't really placed himself in line for the championship by his battles with Ruhlin, Choynski, Tom M. WALTER BALL. Sharkey, Peter Jackson and other spirits of great ones gone before. New York got one look at him and cried, "Take him away." He was such an outsider in the betting that strong men wept because they could and any one to take their 3 to 1 on Fitz. "Just a little more raw meat," said Fitz, cheerfully. And he woke up to find that the big, rough boy from California had cashed in. If a champion hadn't fought him, Jeff might be a pork-and-beaner today. Think it over. How long was Stanley Ketchel rammed to the Western country half killing dubs? Nobody ever heard his name until a near champion needed pocket money and agreed to fight an unknown. I venture to say that "Steve" was damn dangerous then as he is now. Fate cut the cards, brought him to the top of the deck, and lo! a nice red ace. PRIZE RING PURSES OF TODAY "It must be that fighters are like ancient coins or time-stained canvases painted by the old masters. The rarier they become, the bigger the prices they command." This was the comment of a fellow—not to the manner born on hearing that the cool quarter million in spot cash and picture profits for strutting around a roped platform and making passes at the pictures in the matter of prizes. What hastened the remark was the added information that the sum offered Jeffries and Johnson—irrespective of their share in the picture project—is the record in the matter of purses for prize fights. It is more than that. It is astounding—yes, breath-snatching; almost unbelievable. Twenty years ago Peter Jackson, champion of Austrialia and undeniable the best heaveweight ever produced in Kangaroo, came to San Francisco, bringing his belt—with him. He was matched with Joe McAuliffe, the then "pride of San Francisco," as Billy Jordan would say, and the whole world watched for the re- There were no cat-eat-alive cameras in those days and Jackson and McAuliffe received $3,000 from the California Athletic Association from $3,000 to $101,000—not to mention the film phase of it—and one question which naturally suggests itself is—do they fight any better now than they did before? They do not; so that, there is not to be found the reason for the increased value of hooks and uppercuts. There were no individual promoters in those days, though, and no particular death of Jeffries was recorded. The scarcity of worthy opponents which forced Jeffries into retirement caused Johnson, comparatively few years ago. The same once he began to forge the front, to hold out and work against the lack of incompetents. Outside of Johnson no heavyweight of true championship caliber has appeared on the pugilistic horizon since Jeffries won and laid down his belt. That is why—the unholy longing for an old-time championship battle having seized us—we have yanked Jeffries out of retirement and allowed him to name his own champion. We would have been have so high only this new idea of selling fights for the championship the way they sell "December wheat" in the pit. Let us hope Tex Rickard will not have come himself to be drawn into the vortex. Judging from the emoluments commanded by Jeffries and Johnson a man who was a native of Texas was newly awagening might be led to picture the pugilistic domain as a section of peoples with cubs and would-be championship recognition and reaching out for big money. THE SPIKE QUESTION AN ISSUE. By Harry Daniels. Special to THE FREEMAN. A good deal has been said about the spike question, and I have gone on record as favoring some prevention of accidents resulting from them. I think we have the godsend of every player and fan and fan. The thing will be done in the matter, for the very good reason that it is impossible, as no substitute for spikes has been found, nor is likely to be found. The metal on the spikes will be sharp in order to cut into the ground even though hard, as is often the case, sufficiently to keep the player from slipping, and to obviate the physical illusions that would have been the case with the stilts' if the sole of the foot did not resolidly on the ground. Nor can the simple expediency of making it illegal to slide feet first be employed, for the reason that one of the finer points of the game would undoubtedly be greatly harmed. After all, has not too great a weight been given to the so-called "evil" of spiking. No lives have been lost, the aggression of the players is comparatively small, and few, if any, of these injuries have been permanent, or even serious. If the injuries that have occurred are so momentous, why not abolish speedy and enigmatical pitching, and that the danger to the catcher is too great. It is not impossible that statistics will show that the number of broken fingers will far outweigh the injuries the catcher will far outweigh all the injuries attributed to spikes. A ball game, played by matured men in seasoned, physical condition, is not meant to be a painless, or even painful, or for one moment, that any of "the spiking accidents" are intentional, except in rare, very, very rare cases. The number of players of all the thousands of professional base ball who spike with intent—more than that, who do not exercise every precaution possible to avoid spiking opponents—can be counted on the basis of the number of times the truth of this assertion, for it is based on the knowledge every "dirty" player possessed—that he not spike with intent to spike without its becoming known to his opponents. He knows that it does not take long to gain a reputation as an intentional "spiker," and that from the number of spikes he has marked man against whom every man's hand and foot is turned. The players who "gets" will be "gotten," and very quickly. The "spiking" alarming as it has been made out to be. GRAND RAPIDS MICH MINEOLA. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. There is a great deal of sickness in this park, and the park is in need of several deaths... Quitman gets a trade of about $150 weekly from Mineola. Nearly everybody goes to Quitman but the President, and he was only ten miles from the park. He is one of the people in this part of the country all want to pay poll tax before February 7... Mr. Dennis King has rented the Sanford farm, Dennis, like others, don't fail to make BATTLE CREEK MICH Special to THE FREEMAN The members of the Second Baptist Church have called Rev. V. S. Cooper, of Chicago, as pastor. Sunday services, preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. All invited are staff. The women married people of this city will organize a society at the home of Mrs. S. L. Henderson. Wednesday evening. ...Revival meetings are being carried on at the A. M. E. Church. The Sunday service is on Lewis is on the sick list. ...Mrs. D. Burns entertained the Pastor's Aid Thursday. HARVEY CHEMICAL CO. 216 North Fifth Street, Lafayette, Ind. 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THINK OF THE Coal & Iron Co.? and of this Gigantic Negro Corporation, the finest Coal, Iron Ore and other Min- ounties in Kentucky, and our Mines are not investigate and then invest? Stock able. It would be cheap at $25 00 per this company your support. Let us hear RDY, President. set, Chicago, Ill. Brunswick Twenty beautifully appointed Buffet in connection. N OF MODERN SERVICE. ., Chicago, Ill. R POET M. H. H. 8 Wallace Nutting was a New England minister who sought recreation in amateur photography. The exceptional opportunities offered in his own home and those of his neighbors' for the successful portrayal of colonial incidents and subjects led him into professional photography. These pictures which we now present from his camera are beautiful in pose and "composition," true to name and exquisitely perfected by artistically applied hand-coloring. Just a limited number of subjects, none duplicated, choice.....$2.50 -4th floor. GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Mrs. Celia Stewart is improving at her home in West Eleventh street. Mrs. Julia Turner, of Peru, Ind., was in the city the first of the week. Miss Elma Carr, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was in the city the first of this week. Mr. Harry Gardner, of Dayton, O., was in the city Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jones have gone to Hamilton, O., for an indefinite stay. Miss Edna Scott, who underwent an operation at Lincoln Hospital is able to be up. Cary B. Lewis, of Louisville, Ky., can this week en route home from Chicago. The Lottos will meet with Miss Luella Hibbitts tonight at her home on North Missouri street. Miss Mayne L. Hunter has returned from a visit with friends and relatives at St. Louis. Mr. Thomas Pereo, of Buxton, Iowa, is very much in evidence as a delegate to the United Miners' convention. The ladies of Indianapolis will find real business in the sample sale of women shoes that is on Saturday at the J. & K. shoe store. Miss Virginia Fleming, a student of the State Blind Institute, will appear in a piano and organ recital at Jones Tabernacle. Mr. Anna Cushingberry, formerly of this city, now of Cincinnati, was in the city this week to attend the funeral of her father, Van Buren Sloss. If you are going to buy shoes you will purchase by reading carefully the advertisement of the J. & K. shoe store, which appears elsewhere in this issue. St. Phillips P. E. Church, corner West and 14 Walnut街. Special service at the church members are asked to be present. The public is invited. Rev Lewis Brown, Ph.D., rector. Such bargains are seldom offered as are quoted at the J. & K. shoe store for ladies only. The store is on Saturday. Splendid bargains in ladies shoes that cost $4.50 going at $1.50 and $1.90 the pair, oG early and avoid the rush. There are a lot of sample shoes to be disposed of at the J. & K. shoe store. This is the only street. In the stock will be found ladies shoes of all styles and designs. Shoes that sold for $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50, your choice of shoes, in the stock will be found ladies shoes of all styles and designs. Special services will be held at St. Phillips Episcopal Church tomorrow at 3:45. The occasion is the tenth anniversary of Dr. Brown's stay in this city, and all persons who have been presented by him for presentation are expected to urge to be present. Bring your friends. The revival meeting being conducted at Bethel Church is proving a great spiritual blessing to many. Several persons have joined in the service, strengthened. Rev. Hunter, the singing evangelist, will preach Sunday morning and Dr. Smythe will preach at 7:30 p. m., subject, Silence to Heaven for Heaven at 8:30 p. m., The Sunday Afternoon will be held at 3:30 p. m. A fine program has been prepared and all friends are cordially invited. The Y. P. C. U. of the Witherpoon University, the University will special program Sabbath evening from 8 to 9 o'clock. Athem by the choir. Invocation. Song by the choir and congregation. Address to the audience. The Solo, Miss Pearl D. Reed. Paper, "The Young Woman and the Church," Miss Hilda L. Reeder. Quartette, Mr. L. A. Lewis, Miss Pearl Reed, Mr. H. T. Thompson, Mrs. Daisy Brabham, Paper, "The Young Woman," Dr. A. B. Cleo, Mr. L. A. Lewis. MRS. VIOLA BARTLETT DEAD. Mrs. Viola Bartlett, age 61, died Tuesday at 4:30 p. m., at her home at 631 St. Clair street. The funeral services were held at the home of the deceased last Thursday afternoon, at 2 p. m. the Rev. Mrs. Smythe conducted the rev. Rev. Mrs. Brianna of the old members of Bethel A. M. E. Church. Four daughters survive her. DEATH BRINGS DESTITUTION Mr. Frank Barnes, age 35, and well-known tailor about town, died at his home in East Pratt street, last Sunday after a long illness. The children. Mrs. Barnes is an invalid, and the children being small, death in the family has left them in distitute circumstances. The family has raised a fund to help the family. Everybody is requested to donate. MAY BELLE BROWN A SHINING LIGHT. Miss May Belle Brown, a shining light in the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, is sure to become a widely known star. She is also a successful performer as she does now. She has every point in her favor, for she has a voice that is soft yet distinct and purely expressive, successful in everything that she does, and she wants you to see that she enjoys it. MEMORIAL MEETING. The Elizabeth C. Carter Council, a temporary organization composed of the colored women's clubs belonging to the State Federation of Women's Clubs, met in a meeting at the home of its president, Mrs. Melvina Smith, in Yandesa street, during the week. The object of the organization is to formulate plans for the entertainment industry and for the federation, to be held in this city next May. The meeting was in the nature of a memorial, the council having lost by death during the last two months a secretive committee of the state Artis, of Marion, the state organizer, who was indirectly associated with the council. Nine of the eleven city clubs were represented at the meeting. The most exercises were her state charge of Mrs. Muriel State president. Mrs. Gertrude Hill, president of the Research Club, of which Mrs. Clayborn was a member, paid a tribute to her life. Mrs. Clayborn's anunnel's Improvement Club, spoke on the career of Mrs. Asenath Artis. OfBth women had been active, not only in club work, in church and missionary work as well, their resolutions were drawn up by the council. It was decided to abandon for the present woman's day exercises, primarily to raise the educational fund which the colored clubs of the state maintain and to raise the fund by special contribution. The next meeting of Mrs. Muriel will be held the third Tuesday in February. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. "Hoosier, Who's Here," will be the subject of a strong address to be delivered by the Monster Meeting on Sunday afternoon, at 3 p. m., which will be held at Jones Tabernaecra Church. Mr. Ogden is a theater setting meeting, and attendance is required. Bueen Reed will sing a solo. The Colored Y. M. C. A. Orchestra and Glee Club will be on the program. The doors will open just before 10 a.m. for the ockl. All men are invited to attend. The Tuesday night Bible class holds its regular meeting at 6:30 p. m. All JONES TAEERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. H. J. Callis. Pastor. The cantata entitled "Jephtha's Daughter," renderer last Tuesday night by the Ladies' Social Club, was well attended and will be to be a successful entailment. Might credit management for the acceptable way in which the drama was rendered. The members of the church will please meet quarterly meeting at Walters Chapel. The increased attendance at the Sunday school is very marked. It meets every Sunday at the office of the pastor. It is hoped that an extra effort will be made by members and friends to meet with the Christian Endeavor Society, at the pastor's office. The Pastor's Club will meet in the vestry of the church Tuesday evening, at 5 p.m. The pastor's subject Sunday, 10:45 a.m. will be "Peter's Denial of His Lord." for 7:30, "David's Victory Over Saul." ELKS HAVE BANQUET. Delightful Social Session of the Loca Order Brings Out Many of the Antlered Herd—Many The local order of Elks had a delightful social session and banquet in their lodge rooms in North California street last summer, in which many carpers were installed and the program was of such a varied nature that the fun was carried on until after 12 o'clock. The membership represented was the largest in the area, and many interesting toasts were responded to. Among the speakers were: W. J. I. Reed, Past E. R., who responded to the toast, that Is Elkdom. Sec. J. G. Johnson, "The Elk," Sec. J. G. Johnson, newly installed E. R., "Why Young Men Should Be Elks!" Past E. R. James N. Shelton, "Promotion of Elkdom in Indianapolis," Past Lucas B. Hills, Gardner accited Elks, N. Gardner accited a very beautiful poem, "To Our Friends," which was well received. J. D. Howard was chosen toastmaster. The local lodge of Elks is rapidly forging to the front as the leading fraternal order in the city. They are solid financially and are making preparations to purchase an Elks Rest which will be conducted by white Elks' Rest throughout the country. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN MEET A banquet of colored business and professional men was held at Gray's cafe, in Indiana avenue, last night, under the auspices of the Negro Business League of Chicago, and the team projected the encouragement of business enterprises among the colored people and is a branch of the national organization of which Booker T. Washington is president. Representative men and addresses were made on business topics. Plans are on foot to conduct a membership campaign in the near future. The league now has about seventy-five members. The president of the local league, acted as toastmaster. Talks were made by Walter Hodge, M. W. Turner, W. W. Hyde, G. L. Knox, Dr. S. A. Warner. The league meets the first and third Friday of the month at 536 Indiana avenue. REVIVAL MEETING REPORTS Second Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. B. J. Prince, pastor. Revival yet in progress to close with the ordinance of baptism by the Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. To date there has been 112 additions to the membership of this great church, six new members, and only four for remodeling of the old church edifice begins Monday, Jan. 31. Dr. Prince has made a remarkable record since his arrival in his church. He is a most successful organizer and financier, one of the best in the denomination. Brian Baptist Church, Rev. G. A. Martin, pastor. Meetings to close Sunday next. The church membership greatly increased. There has been two accessions thus far, the pastor being assisted by the Aev. Messrs. Ward and Payne. Meetings at the Olivet Baptist Church, Bethel A. M. E. Church and the Shihlo Baptist Church, reporting progress and much spiritual growth. M. Patan Baptist Church installs a new baptism next Sunday, the Rev. Mr. Smith, of Ohio. WAITERS' CLUB AND CAFE. 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 beautiful building is a Special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets and Sunday dinners service the very best at reasonable prices. Eugene Armstrong, president; Joseph Holt, vice president; and Gene New phone 3992; Old phone, 7579. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Be your own boss. Practically no cap- sure. You can work in the office business at home spare time. No canvassing. Particulars 25 cents silver. Batchman & Co, 305 Elm St, Danyllig. FREE. A sample of Macassar Cream. If you haven't tried it for liver spots, muddy complexion, eruptions on the face, or as a skin bleach, send for a sample. It has no sexual appeal and is very dry. Regular size, 50. Agents wanted. Reed & Co., Lincoln, Ill. WANTED. Three bright colored ladies who have business ability and who are good, fluent talkers, to work in my office a few weeks and prepare to go on the road as traveling saleswomen in the South on salary, one to become forelady in office. Prefer two ladies from the South who are good at how to travel and reach small towns. Address MRS. M. E. BOVMAN, Hair Moturcer, 2659 Wabash Ave., Chilco Hill. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus Drug Store. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists. 35914 THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Attend January Clearance SHOE SALE! 16th and Illinois Sts. HARRY CRYER. Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as care for you in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178: Old. Main 4032. COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana. No. 18494. William Nettles vs. Hiram Bellew. William Nettles vs. Hiram Bellew. Be it known, that on the 30th day of October, 1909, the above named plaintiff, by his attorneys, filed in the office of the Marion County, in the State of Indiana, his plaintiff against the above named defendant, Hiram Bellew, and the said plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk's office the affidavit of his plaintiff, and having said defendant, Hiram Bellew, is not a resident of the State of Indiana, and above action is for foreclosure of certain mortgage on certain real estate situated in the State of Indiana, and having complaint, and said defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint, and said defendant appear in said Court, and answer or denum thereto on the 15th day of March, 1910. Now, therefore, by order of said Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Court, and the appearance and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 15th day of March, 1910, the same being the 8th judicial day of a term of said Court, to be begun and held at the Court House in the City of New York, 14th Monday in March, 1910, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. LEONARD M. QUILL, Clerk. Davall & Fiscus, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 409-412 Law Building. VIRGINIA BUSINESS COLLEGE And Correspondence School, 210 East Broad St., Richmond, Va. Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, English, Accounting, Printing, Business Law, Civil Service Training, Music, etc. Lessons by mail. Charges moderate. Fire. Accident and Health Insurance. See me in the home or on investment. Cash or easy payments. BOTH PHONES 1173. 536 Indians Ave., Indianapolis, Ind Once Tried, Always Used. Ride of the BARROOM (Trade Mark Registered) For Scoring, Cleaning and Polishing BAR FIXTURES, DRAIN-BOARDS, AND ALL Tin, Zinc, Brass, Copper, Nickel, and all Kitchens and Plated Utensils Glass, Wood, Marble, Porcelain, Etc. THE HARVEY CHEMICAL CO. Office and Factory, No. 115 F. LAPTETTE, IND. It Makes Copper Like Gold. CHICAGO OFFICE 59 Washington Street. Phone, Randolph, 1751. For sale in Indianapolis at Henry Frommeyer. 32 S. Meridian St. New Phone 5888. $100 in Prizes One hundred dollars have been placed on deposit at the Lowry National Bank, of Atlanta, Ga., by The Colored People's Magazine, to be paid in cash prizes of $25 each for the Best Original Short Story (2,500 words); The Best Original Poem, (any length); The Best Original Article, (2,000 words), and The Best Original Composition (not over 1,000 words) by a grammar school student, which shall reach our office before the midnight of March 31, 1910. Conditions : Only colored people may compete. Each contributor must subscribe at once. All worthy contributions not receiving prizes will be accepted and paid for. Three competent judges will decide the contest. Contest closes the midnight of March 31, 1910. Subscribe today. Begin to write today. The Magazine is $1.00 a year. Address all communications to Editor Colored People's Magazine 278 W. Mitchell St., Atlanta, Ga. Attend January Cleara 16th and Illi HARRY C GREAT SPECIAL SHOE SALE! OF ODD LOTS OF MEN and WOMEN'S High Grade Shoes. You'll save 50c to $1.00 on every pair of Shoes you buy now. A Perfect Fit Guaranteed. Wauk E-Z Shoe Store, 147 North Illinois Street. THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Cloaks for Children, of plain or novelty cloths, well made, sizes 6 to 14 years, regular $2.75 qualities, (limit 2), choice.....$1.29 Bear Cloaks, for children, in brown, green, rose and gray, sizes 2 to 5 years, regular $2.50 qualities, (limit 2), choice.....$1.29 Blankets, 11-4 size, gray with fancy borders, regular $1.00 qualities, (limit 2 pairs), pair...66c Corsets, steel boned, sizes 24 to 30, regular 35c qualities, (limit 2), each.....25c Fur Scarfs or Muffs, the muff is large pillow style with wrist cord, the scarf is flat tie style, lined, regular $2.00 qualities choice.....99c CLASSIFIED COLUMN 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. Blodan, druggest. Indianapolis. Ind. MARRY—We introduce refills and cultured colored ladies and gentlemen. Some wealthy. Send 2c stamp for circular. L. R. BENNETT, R. No. 36 Peoria, Ill. Take Notice! Our Semi-Annual Trouser Sale is on. We have purchased over fifteen hundred Mill Ends to be made into Trousers to your order, at All worth fully double the price named. No connection with any other house. The Deutsch Tailoring Co. 113 S. Illinois Street. NOTICE your successful friend and you will observe he possesses a positive character. He has a plan which he follows every day. Obstacles and opposition only make him the more determined. He keeps right on adding to his savings account with this. STRONG COMPANY until such a thing as failure becomes an impossibility. You can do the same if you set out to do it. The New Year is still young. Better make the start today. One million dollars capital, every dollar paid in, and five hundred thousand dollars surplus, every cent earned, is pledged to you to make good our promise. THE INDIANA TRUST CO., (A Home for Savings.) The DESELMS WATCH SCHOOL Teach Watch Repairing by mail. Write for Free Booklet. 75 Perry Street, Attica, Ind. WANTED An organizer for the Afro-American Order of Owls. For particulars, write G. W. Bland, Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Ind. rance SHOE SALE! Illinois Sts. CRYER. E! WALK OVER SHOES For Men and Women. All the Latest Creations for Spring and Summer Wear. Hutchinson's WALK OVER BOOT SHOP 28 North Pennsylvania Street A GOOD GAS RANGE Makes the Best Cook. COOK WITH GAS, It is cheaper than coal or oil, and it is much easier. If you want an up-to-date Gas Range on the easiest terms SEE THE INDIANAPOLIS GAS COMPANY, The only company supplying 60c gas to the entire city. 45 S. Penna. St. To make room for the new Spring Shoes, which are now arriving daily, we have included in this sale all of our this winter's styles - not an old shoe in the lot—but new, high grade, hand-made Ladies' Shoes only. Included in this sale are all the new short vamps, high toe lasts, medium and high heels, Patent Leather, Dull Kid and Dull Calf, Button and Lace, Kid and Cloth Tops. J. & K. Ladies' Shoe Parlor, 30 North Pennsylvania St. Made by J. & K. Sold by J. & K Absolutely Guaranteed THE JOK SHOU In no other way can you spend $15 00 which will bring you an equal amount of comfort and luxurious case. The lower deck gives great port to every portion of the body in all positions. You can now get the gold bronze springs for $15 00, the regular price of the kind. Sold by all Furniture Dealers. —MADES BY— Puritan Bed Spring Co.