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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER FEB. 4, 1910 VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 6 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL CHARLES BANKS IS GIVEN CORDIAL HEARING THE GREAT STORY OF MOUND BAYOU Thrills Masses and Classes-An Eye-Opener of Negro Progress and Capacity for Self-Government—"Black Cabinet" Shows. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., February 2—Last Friday night, the governor came to work on the parks, Mississippi's favorite soi for the citizens of the nation's capital and for the Washington Commercial Council. Mr. Banks came on here at the invitation of the Commercial Council, the most representative audience that has gathered in this city in many a day, told in simple but vivid, forcible language, the "Story of Mound Banks," the successes, progress and government of the most striking example of the capacity of the Negro people for self-helpfulness and self-control that the western hemisphere has been able to accomplish or rhetorical frills, Mr. Banks went directly to the "meat" of his great theme, and for an hour held his hearers spell-bound by the modesty recited tale of the Negro people. New Orleans worked by the side of Isidah T. Montgomery and built an enduring city. The audience was a sympathetic one, and from the outset the speaker was told that the Negro people valued and every salient point met with enthusiasm responses. Mr. Banks described Mound Bayou as about 7,000 or 8,000 inhabitants, the population being made up exclusively of Neptune, which was founded in 1887 by the Montgomery County school as "The Pathfinder," and the district in which Mound Bayou is located covers an area sixteen miles long and six miles wide, embracing over 30,000 acres, all owned by the city. Mr. Banks has been able in the history of the colony to acquire an acre of this land, and not a dollar of white capital is invested in the business enterprises of the place. The one structure in which a white man's property is located, he toward the erection of which Andrew Carnegie gave $4,000. With this amount the citizens put up a $7,000 building, the difference being made up in labor and capital, and the rest up in copiers themselves. Mr. Carnegie is said he belemnously pleased with the handsome results brought out, and there is a rumor that he intends to increase his benevolence to permit of the erection of a substitution to this library, which he says is the best yet put up any which for the money given. --- The bank of Mound Bayou came in for a large share of attention at the hands of Mr. Banks, who is its cashier and chief promoter. This institution started with a monthlyization of $10,000, which has recently been increased to $25,000 for deposits upward of $50,000, and on a single day—a fact vouched for by a disinterested visitor—the bank has handled $22,000 worth of business. It is able to handle, without difficulty, the cotton, lumber and various goods of the county, and in a financial slump, a few years ago, continued the payment of spice when some of the strongest white in the state could not do so. Its standing is in the East Bank streets. It has never been embarrassed. It is not a "saving bank," but a regular commercial institution, clearing with the banks of New York and the East. The banks are housed in a two-story brick, and is fitted up with all the modern banking facilities. In the town, continued Mr. Banks, "there are fifty shops and stores, all owned and operated by colored men and owned by over and represents a gross capital of over $600,000. The business amounts to about $600,000, and represents a gross agent is a colored man, and the freight bills handled last year by him was $40.00, the express bills were $3,000. The tickets for the purchase are a fixture there, for the colored people will not buy tickets of an agent of any race. When a white man was tried in the town, some time ago the colored people refuse their purchase at the depot, paying their rent in cash at the train, and reduced the business of the town to zero; the conductor, evidently from report sales, caused the railroad company to shut down the train, and Negro was put back at the depot—and he will stay. The four schools that give the factory service are carried on by private owners and are superior in every way to the public for out of the state funds. The four churches prospering. There is a pail in the town, but it has no inmates, and the marshal is compelled to make cotton for a living. The police are better than in any similar area in the entire state—a triumph in the art of self-government—but the eloquent refutation of the charge is but eloquent refutation of the restraints imposed by the whites. The Negro would relapse into barbarian and destroy one another. The biggest single industry in Mound Broun, Mr. Banks declared with no small deal of pride, is the new cotton-seed oil mill in New York, the largest of its kind in the South, and an armish employment to hundreds of sewers employed young men and women of the neighborhood. It is married to the great Memphis market is So far the company has spent $30,000 in the construction of buildings. It has to the credit already completed, one 400 feet long and 100 feet wide. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the popular elocutionist, is resting for a few days at her home, preparatory to returning to Pittsburgh to fill several supply rooms. W. Edgar Easton, now at Los Angeles, Cal., conveys the information that this well-known novelist and playwright has completed a four-act tragedy called *The Policeman*, the principal character, *Valerie*, has been written with special reference to Miss Davis' superb historic talents. The role is said to be strong one, running the gamut of humour from the start. From the girl like *Clarisse* in "Dessalines," to the avenging woman of the Lady Macbeth type. Miss Davis is being urged by lovers of the drama to present "Christophe" in Washington and Baltimore. At the mass meeting and reception in honor of Bishop Alexander Walters Tuesday, the governor of this republican thrushism. It is only significant that Bishop Walters should utter such a sentiment, but it is regarded as more significant that the remark made such a favor to the governor of only a year and a half ago would have anathemized the mention of the then President. Among those who assisted in making the occasion a success were Register Vernon, the governor of the late campaign, and coaches of the late campaign. They were attuned to the plano key, and everybody, insurgent and regular, was happy and wished the Bishop ban voyage. Bishop Walters sailed on the 26th, to return in June. Recorder John C. Dancy has returned from another enjoyable trip to the South. He attended the session of the Bishop's Council of the A. M. E. on June 11, and virtually gave him experience he asked in connection with the editorship of the Zion Quarterly Review. Of the $500 allowed for salary, Mr. Dancy is to get for $300 and Editor of the magazine, Mr. Dancy, free a swing in his respective department of the magazine. Mr. Dancy spoke feelingly of the departure of Bishop Walters expressing his experience satisfaction over the generous donation of nearly $3,500 which the Zion connection had given the great prelate. It may be remarked in passing that Mr. Dancy, a recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia and shows no signs of relaxing that tenacious grip for which he has become famous. He has just inaugurated a new department of documents, which has been heartily approved by the best business forces in the District. The Army and Navy Union of the District of Columbia is enjoying an era of INDIANAPOLIS, IND, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1910. THE WOODMAN. DISFRANCHISEMENT PEONAGE LYNCHING VIOLENCE PREJUDICE KEYWORD WITH RAC HAITRED ANTE-BELLUM SERFDOM MAYWOOD Now for Getting at the Root of the Thing. prosperity and harmony and constructive action are the watchwords of the hour. This was the gist of the address of Capt. Jorgenson, of the President's Own Garrison, of the University of the meeting of the James A. Buchanan Garrison No. 111, held at Masonic Hall in 19th street N. W. Delegations from seven other officers were present witness installation officers centently elected for the ensuing year. Capt. Jorgenson, as installing officer, inducted the following into office: Commander, Sister of the Church, Commander, Wesley J. Warrnell; Junior Vice-Commander, James E. Williams; Adjutant, Lewis E. Brown; Paymaster, George E. Quartermaster, Chas. A. Gorman; Indoor Chairman, Sion Chaplin; Charles Rodgers; Officer of the Day, S. D. Frye; Officer of the Guard, Thomas Gray. Commander Henry Gorman; Indoor Chairman; members to recruit the ranks and predicting a great future for the organization. Dr. Booker T. Washington, Ennett J. Scott, Major Arthur Brooks, Post-Quartermaster, W. Thompson were re-elected as honorary members of the Buchanan Garrison. The death of Hon. John E. Cook, which occurred last Friday morning, came as a shock to the people here, although it had been known for sevrile months that he was in poor health. The funeral was held at the St. Paul Street Presbyterian Church, of which he had been a member for a half century. Rev. F. J. Grimke officiated. A tremendous office was unable to accommodate hundreds of sorrowing friends who strove to witness the last sad rites over one of the race's most successful and useful men. Mr. Cook was a native Washingtonian and was seventy-six years of age at the time of his death. He was educated at Central College, New York, and at Oberlin, where he began his public career began in 1867, when he became a clerk in the office of the Collector of Taxes in the District, being the first colored men to hold such a position. In 1868, he was appointed to the position of Aldermen, the old suffrage new bein in force here then, and in 1869 he was elected register of the city. Later he was three times elected a delegate to the Republican convention, which resulted in the adoption of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Federal Constitution, fought the "Jim Crow" restrictions in the District street cars and on all commercial and workers, and was instrumental in securing in the early days here an appropriation for the colored schools amounting to one-third of the amount allowed in schools. At the time of his death he had relinquished many trusts that had been committed to his hands, but, despite falling strength, had held on as a leader in the District schools in the Board of Trustees of the National Association for the Relief of Destitute Colored Women and Children, for the Success of the Columbian Harmony Society. EDMONTON, ALTA., CANADA. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN The Pastor's Aid Society was entertained by Mrs. E. Evans Thursday. After a pleasant luncheon was served the pastor, who met home of Mrs. Ea. Rae Gregory, Mr. Jas. L. McGruder is the recipient of a very much appreciated Grand Master's Jewel, which was presented by the Lodge, which met at Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Dora Griffin, who PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. is confined to her home with acute indigestion, is improving.....Mr. Chas. W. Williams left for his home in Cleveland Ohio, Monday, January 30.....Rev. W. Williams Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, our diving school attendant at the santurium.....Rev. W. M. Simpson is the guest of Rev. I. F. Williams.....Preaching every Sunday at the Second Baptist Church, V. S. Cooper All are invited to attend.....Mrs. Emma Goodwin is on the sick list. ERIE, PA. Mr. H. T. Burleigh, of New York, and Erie's famous baritone singer, will sing here February 8-10 for the benefit of Mrs. James, the late Mrs. Woods Chapman, is visiting Mrs. James Franklin, of West 22d street....Mrs. Margaret Williams, of West 7th street, is visiting in Youngstown, Ohio, for the benefit of Mrs. James, the city and located in Youngstown, Ohio....Mr. Ray Lawrence was operated on at St. Vincent's Hospital and is getting along nicely....Mrs. H. H. R. Bacon of Youngstown, Ohio, for the benefit of Youngstown, Ohio, for a short visit with friends....The Busy Bee Club held a social at the residence of Mrs. R. Baxter Thursday, the 27th, and there was a guest attendance. Refreshments were served. CENTRALIA. ILL. There was a mask drill at Masonic Hall last week on the evenings of the 25th and 26th, under the auspices of the M. E. Zion Church. Mr. O. Wilson sold tickets for the event, paid good success. There was a sad accident here last week. The house of a respectable colored lady by the name of Anna Jobe, living alone, in some way caught fire, and died. The people of colored people of this city are doing well. They have stores, restaurants, barber shops, etc. Go to C. Ricks for a first-class shirt and hair-cut. J. H. Lewis is one of the leading barbers and is doing well. The people of this came here last Saturday from Indianapolis, where she has been visiting several weeks. Miss Killan, of St. Louis, is on a visit. Rev. Wesley, of the First Baptist Church, is holding reveal of the church, assisted by Rev. Wilson, of Duquoin, Ill. Mr. John Reed is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Macklin, Calro, Ill., is on a visit. KANKAKEE, ILL. Special to THE FERMAN Miss Beulah Bishop, of Chicago, is in the spending the winter with her cousin, Mrs. Nora Cousan...Rev. O, H. Banks is visiting in Duquon, Ill....The people welcome the paper again, after a week or two of absence. Mrs. Rev. O, H. Banks and son, Chicago, was in the birth avenue. H. Darwin, Son, was born avenue. The Ladies' Sewing Circle gave a social Thursday evening at the A. M. E. Zlon Church. Public Library 1-09 CHICAGO WOMEN'S WORK REVIEWED BY OUR MAN FROM KENTUCKY SERVICE OF CHILD-SAVING INSTITUTION Visit to Hull House and Juvenile Court by Courtesy of Mrs. J. C. Snowden—Seek to Better the Conditions Among Children. BY CARY B. LEWIS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The two weeks' stay of your correspondence has been most pleasant and profitable. Please it was to have met many of the most progressive and intelligent citizens of the city. A visit to many of the Negro business enterprises and offices of professional men indicate that the Negro life of Chickasaw Indians is common and valuable. Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett is at present doing a great work toward the moral uplift of the people in the district known as the "Black Belt." She is one of the most powerful and the most authoritative of the race, and her articles in the white papers are always creditable to the race. They have all kinds of cases, many of them pitable, tender and also stout-hearted, but they work to save the child, but they work to save the child, during the day, they hear mothers and fathers at night, with a view of coming to an agreement as how best the child can be trained. So on and on the work goes, and the greatest help is to the real social life of Chicago. The children of the great common people that are receiving the industrial and educational training is being given by the people of Chicago and Cook county, for both governments share the burden. We appreciated the visit, and wish these good women success. Miss Hazel Harrison, of Laporte, Ind. will give a piano recital on Sunday, February — at one of the large auditoriums in town. Miss Hara, one of the finest pianists in this country. A number of her friends here, including Miss Cecelia Johnson, is urging the music lovers of Chicago to be present during the expected to be the most brilliant musical ever given in this city. --- It is a settled fact that Hon. E. H. Morris, the distinguished lawyer and orator man of wealth and brains, is to hold the office of the chief justice of W. O. of F. Jr. Morris has held the office before, and his administration was one of the best in the history of the order. It is said that every lodge in his home city is for him. This is, indeed a splendid, a dime Dr. M. A. Majors located at Thirty-first and State streets, is not only one of the most popular physicians in the city, but has a splendid practice among the best people in the city. Dr. Majors is a doctor, a lawyer, a professor, been a contributor to THE FREEMAN and other race papers. Now and then the writing fever breaks out on him and he gives to the public some very fine articles on the race question. L. D. Robinson, 2805 State street, is a maker of signs of wood, glass, cards, muslin, oilcloth, metal and raised letters, and silver window work. This is the only young colored man in Chicago, so we learn, that is in this business, and much credit, as he is "making good." He asks the patronage of the people of Chicago. THE FREEMAN can be found at Will Foster's, Thirty-first and State street. Joseph Snowden is one of the young men that has hitched his tent among the people of Chicago. Wm. D. Neighbors, the real estate man, 95 Washington street, Mr. Snowden is a hustler and full of business, and with a number of years before him, much is known of his qualities those who know his excellent qualities. 2 NEW ORLEANS NEWS. Dr. J. T. Newman Quoted in Pearson's Magazine—Louisiana’s Concubin- ‘lage Law Severely Knocked. a [ae / By V. P, Thomas, In his article discussing “The South's Fight for Race Purity” in the February umber of Pearson's Magazine, Robert Wickditte Woolley, the essayist, refers to an interview he had with br. J. T. New- Wan, a well-known colored physician of New Orleans, in which Dr. Newman is said to have differed with the view ex- Dressed by white physicians that white men get most of their venereal diseases from colored women of the under world. Mr. Woolley quotes Dr. Newman as say- ing on this point; “I differ with them. A great deal of my practice is among’ the women of the under world, both white and colored, and I do not hesitate to say that it has been my experience that of the two the col- ored women are the least offenders. White women often mistake liberty for llcense, whereas colored women are afriad ‘to. ‘The chief colored offenders are the housemaid, the nurse and the chambermaid, many of whom pose as God-fearing women, but whose morality is only a pretense.” The article in question has not been read widely, in this city yet, but there is no doubt that when it has been and it becomes Known that Dr. Newman has put the hougemaid, the nurse and the chambermaid among the colored women lower than the women in the red light district, he will hear from them in a Way that he will not like as well as he did’ giving out such a wholesale slander ‘on many of the best women of the race, if he 1s correctly, quoted. By means of a demurrer entered in the gase of Octave ‘Treadway and Josephine Lightell, who were charged with violat- ing the’ concubinage law of Louisiana, the Picayune of this city declares that as the district attorney, after going over the matter thoroughiy. with. the judges and the attorney-general of the State, announced hat he would enter a nollé pros., the concubinaze law had received its death blow, and that the legislature would have to'amend it at its next ses- sion if the State Is to have such a law on its statute book. Loys Charbonnet, a white lawyer, had the case of the Ligh- tell woman as well as that of the white man, Treadway, and he set forth in his demurrer that’ Josephine Lighteel or ‘Treadway was not a person of the Afri- can race or Negro, and therefore the accusation against both should be quashed. ‘The law reads, he said, as follows: “Concubinage between a person of the Caucassian or white race and a person of the ‘Negro ‘or Black ‘race, is hereby made a felony.” He sald that the Lighteel woman’ was an octoroon and not a Negress, and therefore the law did not apply. to her. ‘The case had been allotted "to Section’ B of ‘the Criminal District Court, over which Judge Frank D. Chretin presides, and’ when it was called up. Assistant District Attorney Warren Doyle announced to the court that he would enter a nolle pros. in the ease, which he did, but #t once presented another Information, charging the two accused with coneubinaze, and describ- ing the woman as an octoroon. ‘As soon as Mr. Charbonnet heard this he gave notice that he would file another demurrer against the information on the ground that there is no law which prohibits « person of the white or Cau- ¢asion race from coneubinage with an octoroon, a quadroon, or a mulattress or mulatto. Mr. Charbonnet will hold in Mis new demurrer that: “phe courts of Louisiana are bound to take judicial cognizance of what the common law of England was with re- gard to crimes, offenses and misdemean- ors in the year 1805. “Under the common law of England there 1 no definition of concubinaze, no definition of what person belongs to’ the white or Caueassian race, and no defini- ton of what person belongs to the Nexto or black race. ‘The common law of Eng- land, neither then nor at any time since, has made any distinction between races $0 far as the application of its eriminal law is concerned, nor in any other re- spect. “The act No, 87 of 1908, under which this prosecution 1s inaugurated, does de- fine concubinage, but it does not punish eoncubinage. It only punishes or pro- poses to puntsh concubinage between persons of the white or Caucassian race And of the black or Negro race, but it does not attempt to define or describe who are persons of the Negro or black Face, “Phe legislature has not attempted to define who shall be considered white per- sons or who shall be considered of the Negro race. The section uses the term *Negro” or “black race.” Many’ people of northern India, supposed by ethnolo- Bists to be of pure Aryan stock, are cer- tainly black in color and with equal cer- tainty are not of the Nero race. “Phe probability ig that there fs not fone person in the State of Louisiana Whose ancestors came from the moun- tains of Caucasus. It is certain that the pure-blooded Jews are of the Semitic race, not of the same race as those who came from the north of Europe. “ut when vou come to deprive citi- zens of their liberty and condemn them fo imprisonment, Ji is Incumbent, upon the Tegisiature to define with certainty who are the persons It means to punish. “Such questions should be for the lez- islature to define in a case imposing pun- ishment in the penitentiary, and the les- islature, having failed to do so, can not require the court to determine questions of ethnology. “Can the court permit an inquiry to be made into the ancestry of one's great- great-grandfather, with all the uncer- tainty attaching to evidence of that char- acter to be introduced? If one of the ac- cused, for instance, was jet black and the other was apparently pure white, the cage, perhaps, would present less aif- city. | Buty by Way of Ilustration, sup pose ‘the defendant, Josephine Ligntell, Was plainly of a black skin, with kinky hair, ‘could she escape conviction upon proving that she was the descendant of An inhabitant of northern India or the ast Indies and not of the Negro race? Suppose, for the sake of argument, it could bé proved that defendant's gréat- great-grandmother had a tinge of Negro blood, would that put him in the Nesro race, ‘make him a member of that race And ‘authorize the court to instruct the jury to find a verdict of not guilty, al- though the other defendant was’ coal black? “These are considerations which em- phasize the necessity of the legislature Gefining what persons belong to one race fnd what persons belong to another be- fore they ean be deprived of their lib- Ee anaee thin avatata:?. TAYLOR, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Joe Taylor was in the city last week ‘from New. Braunsel, shaking hands with relatives and friends. He is also representing the New York Age. Mr, William Glass and wife have soid out their hotel_and gone to Corsicana to feside....Mr, Dee Miller and wife be- Come successors to the Glass Hotel... Mrs. Maezitta Harrison left. this week for San Antonio to visit her husband. . .. Prof. J. H. Porter, of Rockdale, is in the clty organizing the W. W. O. W. soclety, and is meeting with “much success. ../ Mr, Jacob Rolla and Miss Georgia Alex. ander were united In the holy bonds of wedlock last Wednesday nighi. We wish them a smooth and successful sail over this tempestuous sea of life....Messrs. George Robertson. and William Chad- Wick are on the sick list....Mrs. J. W. Jowers is up again and’ kone ‘back to work at the Taylor hardware, after sev- eral weeks" illness. MORGANTOWN, W. VA. Special to ‘The Freeman: ‘The first meeting of the Sunday school of Jones Chapel M. E. Church, Chestnut Street, was held on January’ 16, ‘The following officers and teachers’ were elected for the ensuing year: Bro. W. M. \Wvatkins, superintendent; Bro, L. J. Hol- land, assistant superintendent: " Miss Miss Pauline Blue, secretary; Miss Ada Johnson, assistant. geeretary; Master James Johnson and Stephen Byard, i- brarians; Miss Pauline Blue, organist. ‘Teachers are as follows: Miss Lucy Cos- ton, class No. 1; Miss Lettisha Johnson, class No. 2; Miss Mattie Proniy, class No. 3; Mr. Henry Wilkinson, class No. 4. Miss Ethel Gordon, Miss Beulah Smith and Miss. Madaliné Bruce were elected assistant teachers. After the election of Officers the superintendent, Mr. William ‘Watkins, mentioned different things which would benefit the Sunday school, and was glad to say that our Sunday school is improving....Mr. Jesse Jenk- ins, who has been employed by Mr. Bris. coin South Park as coachman. left for Pittsburg, Pa,, January 15....The Silver Leaf Club met at A.W. Wight's cafe, Chestnut street, January’ 17, and had a Kery interesting program, ‘the opening address was by the president, Mr. J. H. Wilkinson; select reading by’ Mrs. Let- tisha Johnson; address by Mr. L. J, Hol- land on “The Uplifting of the “Young ePople;” Miss Ada Johnson made a few remarks on behalf of the Silver Leaf Club, which were given close attention. -...Master Charles Johnson, who has beeh Confined in his room ‘on Hough street with the grip, is out and able to go to School once ‘more....Mrs. J. W. Bruce, who has been confined to’ her home on Spruce street ever since the Holidays with @ sprained limb, 1s able to be out again....Miss Grace ‘Henderson has gone housekeeping, and will make her residence on Fayette street... .Miss Lilian Clifford, of Piedmont, W. Va., is in the city and will remain a while... Mr. John Dumbg was in our clty a few days ago from Greensburg, Pa., and was the guest of his friend, ‘Miss Lugania Richardson, on East Walnut, street. ... Mr. and Mrs, Allen Rhoades, formerly’ oi Mt. Pleasant, Pa., who have made thelt residence in Sabration, W. Va., for some time, have purchased fine’ home of thelr own and are now living in it... ‘The Silver Leat Club will meet every Monday evening at Mr. A. W.. Wight’ cafe, Chestnut street. Everybody is in- vited. NEGRO STUDENT CHOSEN. Will Represent Kalamazoo in State Oratorical Contest. KALAMAZOO, Mich. January 14.— For the first time in the history of the State a Negro, S. J. Williamson, of Jamaica, has been chosen by the Kala mazoo College, of which he is a stu: dent, to represent the institution in the State oratorical contest. The only other winner with Williamson in the preliminaries is Miss Emily Carter, a white girl, who will debate with him. ‘The incident has caused a ferment of excitement in the college, despite the fact that Williamson has previously taken oratorical honors in his class. COLORED MAN TURNING WHITE. Scientist Tells of Complete Control of the Pigment Cells. BOSTON, January 14.-~That the Ne- gro can soon become white, not merely as white as the ordinary Caucassian, but clear skinned as the pinkeyed, white-haired albino, Q. T. Simpson, of Ilinois, to-day told the members of the Association for the Advancement of Science. Mr. Simpson, who is chair: man of the committee on original re- search of the American Breeders’ As: sociation, says: “By experiments with plans and ani- mals we have learned much of the so- called law of heredity, and in doing so we have come to know a great deal of the nature of the chromosomes or unit of life which gives color. We are close, in my opinion, to gaining complete control over these chromosomes, and that means controlling color. “I have no doubt that before long it will be possible so to treat a living creature, either by injections or by baths, that the chromosomes in the cells will be attenuated or destroyed.” TO BENEFIT YOUNG MEN. Boston Afro-Americans Plan Young Men’s Christian Association. The movement recently started by (Boston Afro-Americans to establish a ‘Young Men's Christian Association for the moral, intellectual and social bene: fit of the young men of Boston and vicinity meets the hearty approval of fall fair-minded persons who are inter: jested in the welfare of our young men. There need not be any fear as to whether such an institution can be financially maintained by our people. "The plans and methods of working for Young Men’s Christian Associations lare so arranged that the fees from membership, contributions from public meetings, from the apportionment of the various committees and the amount lallotted by the central or general asso- ciation to each city branch will sufi ciently cover the general and current expenses of a branch association. It ‘would be a fine thing for Bostonians, and if they want such a work, lack of money will be no hindrance. The power ies with them. U. B, F. OF TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Board of Directors of the Mu tual Aid Department of the Grand Lodge, United Brothers of Friendship, of Texa,s met at Houston, with the fol: lowing officers present: President, W. F, Bledsoe, Marshall; secretary, F. W. Gross, Houston; treasurer, Joseph Nichols, Houston. The secretary re- ported receipts for the quarter as fol- For widows and orphans... .$11,618.75 For Grand Lodge taxes,..... 1,287.05 For rent of office building... 645.00 For the sale of supplies... 336.14 For interest on investments. 153.35, For home and business fund. 23.20 For change of policies....... 23.00 For National Grand Lodge HER EG teamaba coatences cs 2.45 Total receipts for three months ........-.-+++--$14,088.94 After discussing the many ‘cases sent up for adjustment, the board set aside $10,000 to settle death claims for the quarter. The Grand Master re- ported field work unusually good. He further stated that the District Court at Forth Worth had ordered a perpet- ual injunction against Sam Rose, Dick Campbell and Jesse Mosely, agents of W. A. Gaines, restraining them from operating under the name U. B. F. of Texas. TEACHERS COMPLAIN. Insufficient_ Accommodations Taken Up by Teachers with Railroad Commission. Special to Tur Freeman. DENISON, Tex., January 5—If the efforts of the Texas Negro Teachers’ Association are successful, the Negroes lof this State will be forever under ob- ligation to the association. Through la special committee the matter of ac- lcommodations given our people by the railroads of the State wes placed be- fore the Texas Railroad Commission by means of a petition, and in detail the insufficiency of the service given was set forth. 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D. : t Ae LZ = ACTIVE AGENTS WANTED, THE EUREKA SELLS QUICKLY WHENEVER INTRODUCED “ke Eureka Comb Coa Sen iS Chattanooga, Tenn. In many instances the same toilets pro- vided for men inust be used by women also, to their annoyance; quite often no lavatories are provided, and even in the presence of colored women men smoke in the same compartment, as no apartment is set aside for smoking. All these and many more complaints were registered, and the commission has taken the matter up with the rail roads. What relief will be afforded is problematical, but anyway sentiment is being created for better accommoda- tions. Equal accommodations — for equal pay is a matter of justice, and the Teachers’ Association has made 2 correct step in placing the matter be fore the commission. CARNEGIE HERO MEDAL FOR WELDON WRAY. A movement is on foot by leading white persons at Athens, Ga., to secure a Carnegie hero medal for Weldon Wray, an Afro-American in the employ of S. W. Bailey, of Athens, for rescu ing little Mary ‘Stone, a niece of Mrs. Bailey, from the flames which de stroyed the Bailey home last Septem. ber. Mr. Bailey has written a letter to the Carnegie hero fund stating the facts in the case, urging favorable ac tion in his employe’s behalf. Mr. Bai. ley says Weldon Wray has been faith: ful, steady and honest ever since he has been in his employ. DES MOINES, IA. , ‘Tre Freeman can be had at any time at A. Brown's, 206 E. Fifth street, Des Moines, Ia. pe | IN THE LEAD. Cafe, Restaurant, Oyster Bay. Open Day and Night- Private Dining Room in Connection. C. Raines. 416 Indiana Ave. Ja8,.N. SHELTON. LUCAS & Wiulr Phones—0i2! #28 %%604. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed #mbaimers) FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Hest Service, Lady Attendant Lowest Prices. 418 Indiana Ave ‘Open all Nieht er Mbe.L. C. Parrish Hair Culturing, Manicuring, and Scalp Treatment+= oh | P/ \we eae Ye “A , a N ‘The largest manufacture: ¢f Hair prepara- tions in Boston. 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Thereis nother prep- aration on earth to equal LIN- COLN HAIR POMADE in Producing soft, beautiful air. Jincoln Hair Pomade is a natural hair cleanser—a natural promoter of growth and naturally reduces the hair toa straight and comb- | able condition; but. also supplies the hair with ‘a silky sheen and floss. No. matter how rough or eavy your hair is now, no matter hhow hard or curly it may bo the | use of Lincoln Hair Pomade will give you hair that can well be the envy of others. Lincoln Hair | Pomads is the only highly recom- mended preparation for this pur- pose on the market. Tt is Lincoln Hair Pomade you want, | so refuse weak and inferior substitutes: | Domot take anything that is claimed to ho just. aa good, Dut insist on geting the’ genuine: PRICE 15 CENTS. Manufactured by THE LINCOLN POMADE COMPANY, NORFOLK, VA., U.S. A. petticalses: aC your donor Coos sot Fp i send 2 contain aver oF stampa to THE LINCOLN POMADE CO., De- Dartment D., Norfolk. Va.. and wo will fond you's bottle by retura mall, TERMINAL LOAN BANK, The Store for Bargains. A fino line ot Watches, Diamonds, Clocks and Stringed Instruments, If yon are contewplating ihaking a present, we are sure to have what you want. Fine watch repairing. 103 West Market Street. Corner Illinois Street. HE DIFFERENCE tetween “presudico” and “preference” is the difference between Diener att ucetetiee Share rears uote i avoral rac they have developed prejudice for’ Levinson Hats’ because: they have found out iy personal experience that they match any $5 style and equal any © quality—in fact, they Believe that'"None are Better.” So will you after having once worn n Levinsot Any Style——$2.00——Any Color . ’ Levinson’s $2 Hat Shop. 37 N. Penn, St—TWO STORES— 41 S, Ilinois St. Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. - Indianapolis. eee ee a — Jy Si Iran ‘i [NDNA ELBerRoTYPE 0 i) 23 UNO Foun Geo. E. Conrad Plumbing, gas, steam and hot water heating. 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Years ago, when Iwas a sufferer, an 6ld nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leu- corrhen, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple, harmless lotion that can be prepared by anyone hay- ing the recepe. I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me, I Dave nothing to soll. This is a.caso of wom- fan helping woman, I send it FREE." Ad- dress Mix A: Hh Huower. Routh Bend. Ind. A Burning Question The Indianapolis Coal Co. Asks your patronage. Place your order with A Real Coal Company. 10—Big Yards—10 125—Teams—125 Both Phones 1700. Main Office 114 N, Penn. St. For the New Year I am showing a new line of thin model watches in a var- iety of designs and prices from $11.00 to $250. CARL L. ROST, DIAMOND MERCHANT, 15 N. Mlinois St. ‘The Claypool Hotel is Opposite Me RACE PROGRESS IN OKLAHOMA $50,000,00 Colored Organization Incorporated—Colored Capitalists Form Stronger Race Organization in the West. Because of the inability of the members of the colored race in the city of Muskogee, and in the State, to secure reasonable loans and terms on real estate securities located in colored communities, twelve of the most influential colored business men of the city have formed a $50,000 corporation for the purpose of helping those who are thus discriminated against. This latest enterprise is chartered under the corporate name of Oklahoma Building and Loan Association of Muskogee, and is by far the strongest colored corporation of its kind in the West. The incorporators are A. E. Patterson, J. E. Johnson, J. H. Escoe, J. R. Mayne, Louis T. Brown, Geo. P. Johnson, R. H. Waterford, L. F. Fue, Geo. W. Davis and J. H. Jilley. The objects of this organization are: To furnish convenient, safe and profitable methods of investing even the smallest savings of working people and others; to furnish members of the race who wish to borrow money for any purpose whatsoever, and who prefer to repay in small installments rather than in one bulk sum at a specified time, the means to do so at a reasonable rate of interest; to assist the working classes of our race to become independent by becoming home owners, and to assist them to make saving a habit, by helping them to save. The character, reputation and conservatism of the officers who have the management of this association are well known. The president, Mr. A. E. Patterson, member of the law firm of Patterson and Lilley, is thoroughly conversant with every need of the business community. He is an active, aggressive and reliable man, he is also a man of ability and high character, and one capable of conducting the affairs of the association with the utmost prudence and satisfaction. The vice president, Mr. J. E. Johnson, cashier of the People's Bank and Trust Company, the strongest Negro Bank in the West, has been closely identified with the banking interests of this city, and his reputation as a business man of ability and integrity is widely known. The treasurer, Mr. J. H. Escoe, assistant cashier of the People's Bank and Trust Company, is well known, and is a man of ripe experience in banking and bookkeeping, and will prove an active, efficient and progressive officer. The secretary, Mr. Geo. P. Johnson, president of the Johnson Investment Company, is a man of superior ability in real estate circles. His reputation as a successful business man proves him eminently fitted for the responsible position that he has assumed. The attorney, Mr. J. H. Lilley, member of the law firm of Patterson and Lilley, is an astute lawyer of State-wide reputation, and one of the best equipped and most thoroughly posted corporation lawyers in the State. The policy of this institution is mapped out by a board of seven directors, and this board is composed of practical business men who are among the most successful of the community. They are A. E. Patterson, J. E. Johnson, J. H. Escoe, L. F. Fue, president Creek Grocery Company; Geo. W. Davis, president Home Undertaking Company; J. R. Mayne, superintendent Tablequah Institute, and R. H. Waterford, physician and surgeon. The main office of the association is Suite 2-4-6, Brown building, Muskogee, Oklahoma. COMPLIMENT TO OUR SOLDIERS Fort George Wright, Wash. January 12, 1916 Editor of The Indianapolis Freeman. Kind Sir—In behalf of the members of the Second and Third Battalions of the Twenty-fifth U. S. Infantry, now stationed at this place, I am requested to beg of you space in the columns of your worthy paper for the enclosed article. Tending you the best wishes of the regiment, and hoping that you will kindly oblige a native son, I remain Yours, truly, Privt, WALTER HILL, Co. I, 25th Inft., U. S. A. Agreeable to the request above, we gladly publish the below: Spokane, Wash., Des. 29, 1909. Lieut.Col. W. R. Abercombie, Fort George Wright. Dear Sir—I beg to inform you that at the meeting of the city council, held December 28, 1909, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: "Whereas, The city of Spokane recently suffered the experience of a determined and premeditated assault upon her laws by the organized forces of the I. W. W., in which the said I. W. W. attempted to subvert and overthrow the laws and ordinance of the said city of Spokane, and in the suppression of which disorder and law-breaking it was necessary that great numbers of the disorderly persons be arrested and confined under sentence of court, to an extent and number that completely overtaxed the capacity of the jail and other places of detention of said city; and, "Whereas, The authorities of the Federal Garrison, Fort George Wright adjoining this city, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 25th U. S. Infantry, under command of Lieut-Col. W. R. Abercombie of the 25th Infantry, courteously granted to the city, upon the request of Mayor Pratt to the War Department, the privilege of confining so many of such disorderly persons as might be necessary in the places of detention in said Fort George Wright, where such persons were kept under the custody and control of the police officers of the city of Spokane; and, "Whereas, The Federal troops stationed at said garrison, by their soldierly bearing and correct deportment, their sympathy and moral sun- port in the maintenance of good order, and by their constant example of orderly, law-abiding, sober and gentlemanly conduct at all times, greatly contributed to the aid of our police officers in handling a most serious situation, involving in large degree the great principle of law enforcement; and, "Whereas, We desire to express our appreciation to the officers and soldiers of the Federal Garrison, Fort George Wright; now, therefore, be it "Resolved, That the city council do hereby tender to the enlisted men and officers of the 25th U. S. Infantry, for their services and their support, the thanks of the city of Skokane." To young colored women who propose coming to Northern cities in search of employment: You who have lived in the country or in small towns know nothing of the dangers of the larger world. Here are some things you should understand before coming North: 1. Do not think of coming until you have learned to do good house work, as there is little demand for untrained women. 2. The wages are higher in the North, but so is the cost of everything. 3. The climate is very severe on the colored people, causing much illness, which is increased by the crowded tenements, where the air is bad and temptations to vice abound. 4. Have extra money with you securely hidden so that no one can steal it on the way. You will have to pay fare in the street cars, and for the cartage of your trunk to your lodging house, and for board at the lodging house. You will find that you must use more money than you ever dreamed would be necessary. 5. The employment agents, North and South, are often dishonest and men of the worst character, who lure young women away from their homes, steal their money and charge them exorbitant prices for transportation and lodging. Their money being gone, the men have the women in their power, and can take them to disreputable houses where they are used for immoral purposes, and end by getting into hospitals and prisons. 6. Have the address of the place where you mean to stay written distinctly on a card before you start, and keep this pinned on you. Only by this means you find your way in the street cars and about the great cities. 7. Before making your plans to come North, write to Mrs. S. W. Layten, secretary of the National League for the Protection of Colored Women, 43 East Twenty-second street, New York City, who will write your directions about coming, see that you are met on arrival, and take you to a respectable lodging house, where you can stay until you find employment. Mrs. William H. Baldwin, Jr., Chairman. "WE IS 'RISING' COMMERCIALLY IN MOBILE, ALA. The Safety Banking and Realty Co., another new addition to our business enterprise in this country, opened its doors for business the other day in the city of Mobile ,Ala., and, too, with flattering success upon its first day of venture, one colored man deposited as high as $600 and one white man as high as $75, showing that right there, where it ought to be shown, that in a business sense there is to be no special inconvenience on account of color. We express the heartiest congratulation of The Freeman's large constituency to President Newsome and his associates, and wish them great prosperity and a large field of usefulness to all the people of Mobile. We are delighted to see this, another proof positive of the fact that in a business and commercial way the race can truthfully say, "We is 'rising.' It is to be known as The Safety Banking & Realty Co. [Incorporated] Capital, $50,000.00 Banking, Real Estate, Insurance Henry N. Newsome, President I. E. Evans, Vice-President James R. Knox, Cashier Albert Boyd, Secretary Wm. J. Robinson, Bgr. Real Estate Dept. Mrs. Sarah J. Duncan, A. M., Stenog grapher Directors Albert Boyd, Henry Knox, W. J. Robinson, I. E. Evans, James R. Knox, Fred Green and H. N. Newsome. Open from 9:00 a. m. to 2 p. m. Saturday from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. No. 256 St. Michael street, Mobile, Ala. EMANCIPATION EXPLOSION MOVEMENT IS INDORSED. Colored Women's Clubs Federation Accepts Booker T. Washington's Suggestion for 1913. The Missouri State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs held its tenth annual meeting yesterday at Union Memorial M. E. Church, Pine street and Le;ngwell avenue. Mrs. J. S. Yates of Jefferson City presided and delivered the principal address, recommending indorsement of the movement fostered by Booker T. Washington for a semicentennial celebration of the proclamation of emancipation by a national exposition representing the progress of the Negro race in America in 1913. She urged the delegates to make special efforts to encourage home building and civic pride among the members, and urged that a concerted movement be made to obtain funds with which to provide for wayward girls until the Industrial School for THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER DR. GOVEY HOOD, M. T. Mechano Therapy. Drugless Healing. Bloodless Surgery. Phone. Douglass, 3151. 3252 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, U. S. A. Colored Girls, to be erected by the State, is ready for occupancy. Reports of the year's work were read by representatives of clubs from all parts of the State. Mrs. M. L. Harrison, president of the board of managers of the St. Louis Colored Orphans' Home, and Miss Arsania Williams, president of the St. Louis Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, were chosen delegates to the national convention of colored women next July, in Louisville, Ky. The following officers were elected for the year: Mrs. J. Silone Yates, of Jefferson City, president; Miss Emma Parker, of Clayton, first vice-president; Mrs. L. Knox, of Kansas City, second vice-president; Mrs. Mary Goins, of Jefferson City, corresponding secretary; Miss G. A. Brown, St. Louis, recording secretary; Mrs. M. F. Pitts, St. Louis, state organizer.—St. Louis Daily Globe-Democrat. NOTES FROM THE SOUTHWEST By Howard's News Bureau. Harris Dickson, he who disregards records and the truth as necessary elements or qualities of a writer, has again come with a lot of non-sensical verbiage, supposed to represent the Negro race in America. In the American Magazine he publishes a story, "The Job Hunter," describing an old man of the Negro race who is looking for a position but never accepts, always promising but never keeping his contract. As Mr. Dickson says, this represents the Negro race. I wonder if the many long-haired, dirty-faced tramps of the proud Anglo-Saxon race that we meet, and who promise to do chores about the homes for a bite to eat, but who sneak away when the housewife is not looking—I wonder if these represent the white DR. GOVEY Mechano Therapy. Drugless Healing. B 3232 Wabash Avenue man's race in America? I passed such a character yesterday, with a cold handout, standing in the deep snow behind a box car, eating—a job hunter, yet not wanting a job; and to-day I passed three vagrants whose appearance was suggestive of a scarcity of water, soap and food. Are these men, who have every door open to them, but who fail to grasp their opportunity, representative white men? If so, then Dickson's Negro jobb-hunter is. If not, then the answer. The same writer also writes a story for Success Magazine of January which every man and woman with a normal mind will readily see is the outpouring of a prejudiced, unlearned and untruthful person. His subject is "The Negro's Idea of Marriage." Dickson chooses characters from some unknown place and parades them as representing the Negro's ideal in matrimony, pointing to loose morals now as compared with the morals, as he says, when the Negroes were slaves and when they were forced to cleave unto one wife. I wonder if Mr. Dickson ever read of the sale of man from wife, daughters and sons from their parents, and of their being compelled to mate with persons of the opposite sex, chosen by the white master without regard to moral ethics, but for the lone purpose of adding to his slave holdings? I wonder if Mr. Dickson does not know of cruel wrong forced upon the slave women by their masters and overseers, in addition to the manner they were torn from one man and forced to mate with others? Is this the morals, the foundation he boasts of, taught during slavery days? Then again, let us compare current events, and methinks somebody else regards the marriage vows rather lightly. One paper on my desk calls to mind a recent event, an aged man named Cohen leaving his wife, forty-six years old, and flying with a girl of sixteen. Just a few days ago a prominent minister was sent to prison for seducing a girl. And what more hideous crime than that of Froggy James on that poor Miss Pelley at Cairo, Ill.? And then the fake Lieut Mayse, recently arrested in Chicago, who was also arrested in Little Rock, Ark., and each time there was a beau --- tiful woman in the case. Mr. Dickson, are these representative types of the morals of the American white people? If so, then your characters represent the Negro race. If not, reverse the decision. It is also stated that we are not owners of land. True. We only own thirty-eight million acres of farm lands and about one-half billion dollars in city and town real estate, and we are operating fifty-two banks up to the present date. Our churches and schools speak for themselves. Now, we have no objections to Mr. Dickson looking into the mirror of time and seeing the reflections of himself and others of his kind. We are glad he is not a representative white citizen of America, or even the Southland, for they are different. His articles published in Hampton's Magazine some time ago were like the ravings of a criminal or insane person pursued by the shadow of his own sin, prejudice, limited learning and immorality. His story in the American Magazine causes one to think of dreamers of ancient days, who did not deal in realization, but dreams. And that in Success Magazine but reflects the imorality of a certain type of white men, the kind that sowed the seeds of immorality in our race, and the kind that will practice their immoral habit upon our women to-day. He is one of the unfortunatees who has not seen into the better side of the Negro's life, as has Mr. Ray Stannard Baker, but whose association has been limited to the other class. Sir Dickson ought to remember that in order to keep in touch with the lower things in life one must associate with them. So it is presumed that limited association gives him his views. If the writer will confine himself to records and allow a fair comparison, we will be pleased to point to the other side of both HOOD, M. T. Goodless Surgery. Phone, Douglass, 3151. e, Chicago, U. S. A. peoples. We write in justice to the Negro, and his records are our proofs. MISS BURROUGHS TOURING THE SOUTH. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, the corresponding secretary of the Woman's Convention and president of the National Training School for Women and Girls, is in the Southland. She is receiving the greatest ovation ever given any woman who has passed this way. Though we are experiencing the severest weather, the people are not baffled, but are packing the churches everywhere she speaks. It was the writer's good fortune to hear her at Vicksburg. She simply held spellbound for an hour and a half the most magnificent audience that ever assembled in the city. When she had finished, Colonel Mollison, president of the Lincoln Saving Bank, said that he had heard a number of women speag, but never a woman who spoke as this one. "For generally," said the noted barrister, "they hold my attention for ten or fifteen minutes, and I have quite enough; but Miss Burroughs held my attention throughout her sulendid address." As a poet, Dunbar was in a class to himself; as an orator, Miss Burroughs is in a class to herself. All down the line to New Orleans this young woman has passed, and the people are singing her praises. She is to be in the Queen City this week, and we are expecting to hear of her triumphs. Her message is full of hope, information and inspiration. The entire race in this section is blessed because she passed this way. The lesson that we have all learned is that a young Negro woman, with faith and vision, can be a benediction to her race. THE BROAD AX ANNIVERSARY NUMBER. The Chicago Broad Ax fourteenth anniversary number, issued January 1, was one of the cleverest bits of Negro journalism that we have had occasion to peruse in a great while. The illustrations showed the art work of a gifted mechanic, and the selection of articles the master mind of a born journalist. Packing, Shipping, Transfer, Storage, New and Second Hand Furniture. SHANK FURNITURE & STORAGE CO. 339 East Washington Street. Auction Room 227-9 New Jersey St. Phones 2028 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Fill with alcohol and light here MAGIC PATENT APPLICATOR Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co.. Minneapolis, Minnesota. W. H. BOWERS & CO. Bankers and Real Estate Brokers, 4-6 E. 31st St., N. E. Corner State St., Chicago, Ill. HERE is the chance of a lifetime! A large corporation owning a lot of Chicago real estate, has decided to sell all its property and has given us the right to cut prices and make our own terms; we are putting this property on the market at prices that are right, and will accept a small cash payment, give you possession and let you pay the rest of the purchase price just the same as rent. The number of places is limited! Don't wait! Get a home in the heart of a great city where values are sure to double in a short time. Send us your name and address today and we will mail you this list of bargains. If you do not live in Chicago now, and wish to make it your home, call and see our list of houses and flats FOR RENT. We will find something to suit you. OUR BANKING DEPARTMENT is always pleased to welcome new depositors. 3 per cent. interest paid on Savings Accounts. Checking Accounts carried on a small monthly balance. Safety Deposit Vaults rented at less than 1c a day. If you have money and want to make it grow, come in and see us, or write us, and we will be pleased to give you the benefit of 15 years experience. Send for our home-payment plan and a list of those who have bought homes that way. 4. 6 E. 31st St., N. E. Cor., State St., Chicago, Ill. Four Telephones, All Douglas 986. Taylor's New Shampoo Dryer and Hair Straightener! This Comb, properly heated, and the use of LaCreole Pomade, will bring the most crimp to your skin. Don't put it off but send it $1 today and get the Comb by return mail. TAYLOR'S SPECIAL ALCOHOL HEATER is the handiest and most convenient method of heating the Comb, and can be closed up so that you can put it in your hand-bag. Price 50c For best results use LaCroite Hair Pomade. It not only meets every requirements of the Comb Straightener, but promotes a luxurious growth of the hair. Price 25c. 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Any part of the United States one year, postpaid paid $1.50 Monthly paid $5.00 Three Months $6.00 Foreign Countries, including Canada, $1 extra. post- office money order or registered letter. Agents wanted in every town and city not now occupied, and liberal inducements will be involved. Send for our extraordinary inducements. ADVERTISING RATES: Five cents per line. Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an in. $273 in a column of 10 cents. Includes additional adDITION. advertement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and long distance rates 10c per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Ind. as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, FEB. 5, 1910. AN APPEAL. 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. This is to be a very important year for The Freeman. We are searching for our friends; we hope soon to find a sufficient number to aid us in accomplishing our desires with reference to the increase number of new subscribers. This is no charity appeal; we propose in the future, as in the past, to give you an equivalent for the money invested. We are your servants—have been serving the race and our many patrons for nearly a quarter of a century. We want better and greater facilities for our paper. Five thousand more new subscribers will effect this. We have sought to suit the varied interests of the people in religious, secular, civic, sociological, economic, educational and scientific. We have tried to keep the people informed of our "rise and fall" along all these specific lines. We feel that we have not labored in vain; there must be no backward movement nor a retarding of our progress. We want every reader of The Freeman to become personally interested in helping us in this "Subscribers' Campaign" because and for "The cause that lacks assistance," "The wrongs that need resistance," "The future in the distance," "And the good that we can do." Send in your name and that of a friend to the editor as those who will cheerfully enter in The Freeman's subscription campaign. "DEGREE CRAZE." In its arraignment of the unworthy preacher whose ignorance is exhibited in the high-sounding title he parades. The Preacher is right. Far too many D. S. Knox's are left. "It's right," he says. But has it never occurred to our esteemed contemporary that Indiana, your own State, Brother Knox, is to blame for three-fifths of these bogus dignitaries. A carpeting college, "Princeton, Ind., Carpet College," and the Knikin Collegelege" and now dubbed "Princeton University," is selling more of these disreputable degrees than all the other Negro schools in the country. Once such a college was constructed, "D. D.'s" in this State, but the good people, including worthy ministers, opposed and denounced it so bitterly that it to go out to the public. When it is needed to give your gun on that scrupulous vanguard tipping crowd of your own immediate vicinity, and you will soon find fewer of these long-coated, high-hatted, empty-headed doctors on dress pants, and the guns on the Southwest that needs to be fairly warned and if the degree business is not curtailed there that school, too, should be denounced. Yes, turn the guns on the so-called "Princeton University."—The Star of Zion. Your memorandum is in fault—“Princeton University” of unsavory record is now ancient history. It was driven out of business in precisely the same way the one your “worthy” ministers drove out of the State of North Corolina. What matters it if “a” or “the” “bogus school” is in Indiana, New York or South Carolina? Wherever it is located—north, south east or west—it should be repudiated, cried down, stamped out and consigned to the infernal regions. The “Whang-doogle,” “Jack leg,” “Nanby-Pamby,” “False-hearted,” “False-livered,” “Good-for-nothing,” “Fakik” and spurious-titled Negro is a menace and disgrace to the Afro-American race, and all thinking, intelligent persons appreciating the progress of the race —history in the making—should, with us, point their guns now stacked at "Ft. Righteous Indignation" at that fool of a Negro and fire him into oblivion. The sooner we part company with the "fakir" in our professions the better it will be for the race. Here is a field of usefulness for all our denominational journals. AUTOBIOGRAPHY. The managing editor, Mr. George L. Knox, is at work on his autobiography to be presented to the public soon in book form. It will contain retrospectives of an active life, for God, the church, society and the race. He appreciated to the highest the kindly notice given this announcement in a previous issue of the Dallas, Texas, Express and the Southern Christian Recorder, and hopes that other journals in exchange with us will do him a similar service. to the end that the demand will be equal to the supply, and many copies of the book sold in different parts of the country. CURRENT TOPICS The boycott on Meat Trusts is a history-making movement. Evidence prima facie is strongly against the trusts. The people's voice, vox populi, is unanimous and emphatic for immediate investigation, and a reduction of food prices. Down with high tariff. President Taft is reported in this instance as being with the people. The President and the Congress should enforce the law against agreements in restraint of trade. The Beef Trust ought not only to be investigated, but prosecuted, and, if possible, put out of business. The Department of Justice should take the matter up at once, so that the people might see how far this iniquitous trust has violated the law, as reflected in the Sherman Act. The Freeman thinks that the people are justly stirred to righteous indignation in this matter. High prices for the necessities of life such as now obtain are an abomination. Where is Fortune & Roundtree's Spectator? Can anybody tell? Don't forget to mention The Freeman when making purchases of our advertisers. It pays to advertise in The Freeman. You always get the best results. The returns are all in of the recent elections in England and it is shown that the Unionist tariff reformers are in the majority. They beat the Liberals by 12 majority. Hon. Tom Taggart is convalescing, and the probabilities are that he may completely recover from the load of bird shot he received accidentally the other day in Vardaman's old State. The Negro muck rakers and Mollycodies and detestible knockers had better look out or they will get "smashed" by the powerful fists of the champions of race pride and progress. Their room is better than their company. Exit. If we live in an era of greed and graft, we also live in an era of enormous goodness, unparalleled philanthropy, increasing intelligence, and growing ethical standards. Can there be any doubt which forces will win?—Milton Reed. The Ballinger-Pinchot investigation committee is now busy scrutinizing the facts in the case, thus affording the country a peculiar situation in Republican political history. Republicans investigating Republicans, aided by their adversaries, in the investigation—the Democrats. If not exceedingly careful their extremity may mean Democratic OPPORTUNITY. We pause here to pay our respect to The Horizon, a journal of the color line, edited by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois, assisted by L. M. Hershaw and F. H. M. Murray, published semi-monthly at Washington, D. C. We think this an ingenious and interesting journal of a kind greatly needed by the race in this critical period of the history in the making to have an able, scholarly, polite critic, as well as a powerful defender. In The Horizon we get both. We wish it long life and prosperous days. Our compliments to Ollie R. Smith of Cheyenne, Wyo., the probable next Negro cadet at West Point naval school. We advise him to give Lieut. Flipper's history of experience while a student at that school, and also to read up on the present administration's policies regarding the Negro being appointed anywhere where a white Southernner might be found to object to his presence. All of this our dear young friend Smith had better digest before he packs his grip for West Point, N. Y. That's all. It is difficult to comprehend the amount of real service the Conference of Governors have rendered the country and the several States they represented in their latest gathering at Washington, D. C. The fact that the Governors of the several States are willing to confer together to devise ways and means of a systematic action in harmony is an important consideration, and worthy of the applause of the people they represent. The Freeman does not underestimate such a conference, for it sees better days ahead for the good of the people. Fundamental justice had no place in the disposition of the Mrs. Stetson's case by the Christian Science Church, marvelously centralized in Mrs. Eddy, the founder, whose policy is to drive any and all out of the church who might "star" it over her (Mrs. Eddy)—a sandy foundation for any church to stand on. We fear that the storm of righteous indignation of its intelligent communicants will shake and rend the already tottering church to pieces. "On Christ (not Eddy), the solid rock," the church should stand, "all other ground is sinking sand." Mayor Shank is no joke. He has already given evidence that he means business for the best interest of this city. Grafters, dive keepers and disorderly saloon men need expect no assistance in conniving the wrong. He is no compromiser with the evil doers. It should be the pleasure of all good citizens to rally to his support and strengthen his hands for the good he may do, to give us a greater and better Indianapolis. The Freeman assures the mayor of its friendly good offices. The A. M. E. Church Review for the quarter beginning with January 1 is before us, and the perusal thereof has excited our admiration. We think the church has made no mistake, and indeed was very fortunate in its choice of the editor, Dr. H. T. Kealing, who is at once a recognized leader in thought and action for all that is best in literature for the church. So long as he has charge of the Review we can always hope to see a fruitful contemplation of the problems affecting us as a great religious body and a race discussed intelligently, both in the abstract and concrete form, to the enlightenment of all its readers. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Here's hoping that the Review will have a successful and prosperous year. Dr. Kealing very appropriately opens this quarter's Review with a prayer for church union, a thing devoutly hoped for by the leaders of colored Methodism. Our own Rev. Dr. Callis, of the A. M. E. Church of this city, is leading the discussion in that direction, the consummation of which The Freeman devoutly hope to see are the general church meets in its approaching general sessions. This is a service that the leaders of colored Methodism should be expected to render unselfishly to their constituents. In union there is strength. Brethren get together, even at the sacrifice of self. Let the union come. The Russian and Japanese governments last week rejected the proposal by Secretary of State Knox for the neutralization of Russian and Japanese railways in Manchuria and the transference to China under a scheme of international financing—concurred in by Great Britain and France acting in harmony with the two governments most vitally interested in the issue. We need at this particular time a great statesman like the late James G. Blaine to handle these intricate international questions. We say this reverently and with all due deference to the Hon. Mr. Knox, who is very young yet in the position. NO STRIFE BETWEEN PROF WRIGHT AND DR. WASHINGTON. The Horizon is in error to insinuate that there will be anything less than a "joy ride" for Dr. Booker T. Washington's exposition proposal. The unexpected has happened—Prof. R. R. Wright and his able son have met Dr. Washington, at the capital city, and they in turn have agreed to unite their forces for the common good of all, that all may join heartily and unitedly in the "joy ride" that is sure to be in the year of 1913. The Horizon, of course, will be there to help us celebrate that momentous occasion. THE COUNTRY VOTES "AYE" UNANIMOUSLY. R. W. Thompson says the Negro exposition of 1913, backed by Booker T. Washington, is the only "Simon Pure" one. Now proceed.—Cleveland Journal. A WORTHY ORGANIZATION. The National Order of Mosaic Templars of America, with headquarters at Little Rock, Ark. is, in our opinion, one of the most deserving and worthy organizations of its kind in the country, and our people make no mistake in joining and taking stock in it. In saying this we would not disparage other similar and older organizations, for we owe very much to them, but we do mean to say that, considering it from an economic point of view, we know of no other competitor in the field that not only promises but actually does so much for its members as this one, and, too, at a very small cost to the patron. We therefore, gladly call attention to the advertisement of this organization in this issue of the paper, a careful reading of which will satisfy the most critical that our claim for it is not the least exaggerated. Messrs. Alexandria and Bush are race representatives in whom confidence is not misplaced. JACK JOHNSON WARNED. Some one close to Jack Johnson, the champion Negro pugilist, had better take him aside and whisper in his ear that the race he represents has its eyes on him, that we all greatly deplore the messes he has gotten himself into here of late, and that if he is not exceedingly careful he will find himself down and out in the esteem of his best friends white and colored. We rejoice that he has the honors he carries, but unless he changes his conduct, it will soon dwindle down to nothing. He ought to know that the greatness he has attained in the pugilistic world is envied him, not only by the proud Anglo Saxon from whom he has wrenched it, but by members of his own race, and that long ago the combination was on to divest him of the honors, and if he is not careful the devil will catch him in the snare set for him and down will go our first Negro champion of the world. For God's sake, be wise, young man. BE A MAN! ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Journal of the National Medical Association, published at Tuskegee Institute, Ala., is received, and it has been as carefully perused as is possible for a mighty busy editor. We admire the Journal and really think it one of the finest typographically issued anywhere by members of the Negro race. We are persuaded that its possibilities for serving the race in a dignified and learned manner goes without saying, and that perhaps it never dawned upon the organizers of the association the widespread influence a journal of the character of this journal would have for the advance and uplift of the competent and able Negro in the professions it is designed to encourage. Our congratulations to Dr. Roman and his able staff of editors. We notice by scanning the pages of the current A. M. E. Church Review that Dr. Roman is making a reputation as "race defender" by his able answer to Judge Harris Dicken's "Exit Black Man." There wasn't much left of the argument of the exit black man after Dr. Roman got through, even if the good doctor had to use such high-flowing language as "Ethnography, Ethnology-Ethnography and Ethno-psychology" and such learned terms as "accuracy or philosophical poise," and "robes of ethnological prescience," etc. Judge Dicken simply had to make his exit when Dr. Roman got through with him. Come again, Doctor, always in your finest. THOUSANDS CHEER SHIPP. Under the above caption the Star's sympathetic reporter gave a graphic description of the peculiar, foolish and sordid reception of the "Martyr, the Saint, the Statesman's," (nit) ex-sheriff, blood-stain-handed ex-prisoner Shipp, who reached his home in Chattanooga, Tenn., accompanied by two of his fast friends, Ex-Deputy Nolan and Williams, last Sunday. He tells us that 10,000 "GOOD" citizens of that disgraced city of war fame greeted the "dear innocent gentlemen" heroes of a "bloody contest," wherein the blood of an innocent colored man was made to flow to satisfy the hellish passions of a mob of barbarians bent on proving themselves "greater than the law," thereby disgracing not only themselves but their posterity, and so stigmatizing the fair name of that beautiful city as to make it a byword and a hiss in the consideration of all law abiding and humanity feeling citizens everywhere. Man's inhumanity to man will surely be punished by the great Judge of all the earth. "BE NOT DECEIVED; GOD IS NOT MOCKED; FOR WHAT SOEVER A MAN WOETH, THAT SHALL, HE ALSO REAP." Let the 10,000 that also the returning ex-prisoners, with the blood of the innocent black man streaming down from their hands take notice that God is not dead, and some day each and every one of them will have to give a strict account to Him for the deeds committed in this case, against not only an innocent man, but an oppressed and despised race of men, women and children whom they and their ancestors victimized for two hundred and fifty years. This we express as opinion. E pluribus unum. We suppose next we shall hear of the honorable Mr. Shipp running for Congress or a seat in the U. S. Senate, or an appointment to a federal judgeship, for that's the way matters run nowadays. FRANK W. KING PASSES AWAY **sumption** Mr. Frank W. King, one of Chicago's best known and leading undertakers, died Tuesday, January 25, from hasty consumption. He had been complaining about the dreaded disease took holt. Mr. King was known as a leader in business in the eastern town. Nassau the Windy City. He had risen by slow stages and had grown in business life along with the advancement of his people. He started out in life as a musician, in which he was a member of the band. At night, he took up the study of embalm- 6 ing and funeral directing; after studying this business thoroughly for a great white, he became so well acquainted with the business that he established the reputation of being one of the best in the business—black or white—in the city of Chicago. He was a man of character and that he clutched in the city, being a Mason, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellow, Elk, Forester, etc. Mr. King leaves a wife and father, it has been a long time in comfortable circumstances, being well fixed financially. His funeral was held at Quinn Chapel, where thousands of the mourners could not gain admission to the Chicago's greatest Negro leaders. There was more than a car load of flowers placed about his bier, and it was said that the funeral was the largest in the history of Chicago. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN: Special thanks to EMMAN last Monday, May 11th to the Social and Literary Club of Pilgrim Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. W. L. Burton. Fuller street, Rev. E. H. McDonald de- pendent, Mrs. W. L. Burton's tip to Rom- mie Mrs. Burton's beautiful home was filled and a very enjoyable evening was spent. This club, perhaps, has done more to create sociability among our people than any other club. Mrs. Burton is a Roman, the president, is a very persistent and earnest worker....Mr. Robert C. Adams has returned from Jeffersonville, and is now a member of the Graduation Day at Wilberforce, a beautiful college musical drama, was rendered at St. James A. M. E. Church on Feb- tuary 15, 2014. Mrs. Burton's orchestra played the music for the occasion....The Elliott Grocery Company had a very auspicious opening of their store, at 411 University avenue. The store is located in the new Elliott flats, and Mrs. Oscar Gillsple building a new home on West St. Anthony avenue....Rev. R. N. Wilson, of the Central Presbyterian Church, delivered a children's program to the Burch Y. W. A. on last Sunday afternoon. The juvenile sewing class, conducted at 3 o'clock each Saturday, is free to all children under 12 years of age....Friends many of whom are interested in a new filled her home on last Saturday night in celebration of her 50th birthday. She received quite a number of handsome presents, among which was a fifty dollar cut glass punch bowl from her home. ...The officers of the B. Y. P. U., of Pilgrim Baptist Church, were installed on Sunday night the pastor, the Rev McBroom, the pastor of McBroom celebrate Lincoln's birthday....The Men's Sunday Club, of St. James A. M. E. Church, will last Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. Upon the subject as to whether or not the Negroes of St. Paul should endorse the Semi-Centennial. On January 9 the club will form a committee of resolutions stating that the Negroes in Minnesota were opposed to the exposition, but upon last Sunday that resolution was approved. In lieu of which resolutions were made endorsing the exposition and a copy forwarded to Prof. Booker T. Washington of this church, asking the Negroes Semi-Centennial appropriation in Congress ...The Golden Gate Quintet played at the McBroom Get the FREEMAN each week from Henry Crawford, the popular news agent. DALLAS TEX Special to THE FREEMAN It is of much importance to all Courts and Knights of Pythias here to note that the newly elected trustees have made a commitment to the business that is to come before that body will be of great value towards the new temple and others changes much needed. Mrs. Thomas H. Love received last November a memorial of Tuesdays of the Guess-Who Club in honor of Mrs. Will Dixon, of Terrell, who was here visiting relatives and friends. Her guests were Mrs. John House, Mrs. Wm. Middleton, Mrs. Hattie Jones, Mrs. Wm. Hayes, Mrs. L. Johnson, Mrs. Wm. Hayes, Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs. Newby, Miss M. Simmond and Mrs. White. The evening was spent in games, mirth and music. Mrs. Dixon was much delighted with the reception, and left for her home with the joys of her visit to the city and a memorial service. Mrs. Dixon was one and all. Mrs. Mary Doan, forty-three years of age, died last Saturday, and was buried from St. Peter's Catholic Church, corner Allen and Cochron street, Sunday evening. She friends who sympathize with them in their bereavement ...Mrs. Mollie Jones has remolied her shinning stand on Central avenue, where she lives. Baptist Church C. M. E. Church, is moving things along all lines in a financially way, which speaks to the need for a church. Baptist Church, Tuesday night, February 8, Dr. Hampton and members will hold a church fair at their church on Central avenue, where drill will be one of the leading features. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 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Archbishop Justus J. Evans, D. G., Chief Instructor N B. True Women Missionaries and workers for God educated free of charge. If you do not need educating in THE TRUE LIGHT OF LIFE or do not wish to be educated in The High Educational College of Glory, you remember that this college is now educating people who are willing to work for God and for the salvation of the helpless and unlearned people free of charge, and you might please God to be so kind as to do a kind, friendly and a loving act for this College of Glory, by giving a donation to the Expense Fund of this college. IF IT IS NO MORE THAN $1.00 it will help to educate and save the Negro people from ruination. It will employ 10,000 associate teachers. GREAT AND GLORIOUS IS THE MISSION OF THIS COLLEGE In the Negro race and in the world at large. Typewriting and shorthand—taught free—also—together with all main points of the true ways of true success of life and JUSTUS J. Evans, D. G., CH missionaries and workers for God edu- cating in THE TRUE LIGHT High Educational College of Glory people who are willing to work unlearned people free of ch a kind, friendly and a lovin on to the Expense Fund of the will help to educate and save the 000 associate teachers. ORIOSIS IS THE MISSION OR the world at large. Typewritten main all points of the true ways 74 Highland Street, Boston, M JUSTUS J. associated teachers of this colle are our people live. APPLY FOR POSITIONS. The army and its branches for over ten seven hundred shorthand and number of the Negro race is elig- ove fitness and worthy. Address CATION B 100 to 1,000,000 Vote the Negro Race a one hour at least to one plan to deliver the Negro which is so fast overtaking the True Light Army Directio 74 Highland St., Boston, M stand that you have a sure from the weeful and helpest as a race and that in order this year, you have called the race who are willing to go free to help the True Light all of our people this year. Archbishop Justus J. Evans, D. G., Chief Instructor N B. True Women Missionaries and workers for God educated free of charge. If you do not need educating in THE TRUE LIGHT OF LIFE or do not wish to be educated in The High Educational College of Glory, please remember that this college is now educating people who are willing to work for God and for the salvation of the helpless and unlearned people free of charge, and you might please God to be so kind as to do a kind, friendly and a loving act for this College of Glory, by giving a donation to the Expense Fund of this college. IF IT IS NO MORE THAN $1.00 it will help to educate and save the Negro people from ruination. It will employ 10,000 associate teachers. GREAT AND GLORIOUS IS THE MISSION OF THIS COLLEGE In the Negro race and in the world at large. Typewriting and shorthand—taught free—also—together with all main points of the true ways of true success of life and true righteousness. Office, 74 Highland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Phone 608-1 Rox. JUSTUS J. EVANS, D. G., Pres. N. B.—Branches and associated teachers of this college are to be in every city and town in America where our people live. WORTHY PERSONS APPLY FOR POSITIONS. There is a life-time occupation in this College of Glory and its branches for over ten thousand men and expert women teachers and over seven hundred shorthand and typewriting teachers. Any worthy and competent member of the Negro race is eligible to a standard life position. Applicants must prove fitness and worthy. Address 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 weeful 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 love you one.....free in lab in the hands of our people'e. will dear ones in the Negro rai the True Light Army and he or free to help get our plans in America, please fill our light Army, 74 Highland Street will be light and easy. Any do the work. you will, and I will give you one.....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. be played on the evening of February 28, at the South Side. Auditorium, Twelfth avenue, south, and Third street, will show a dance will be given, and Mr. Trowbridge, the music of his latest dances from Paris... Mr. James F. Wilson, of 2818 Chicago avenue, is the correspondent and agent for THE FRIENDS MAN in this city, and would like to supervise every week. Mr. Wilson would be glad to receive your news items each week. CHEYENNE, WYO. At the A. M. E. Church recently a part of the Ninth Cavalry Band gave the surrender party to the people who attend and the surrender charge of the festival, in the way of a musical program. When the church door opened the band men began trooping in to the surprise of every one, from the to the congregation on down to and throughout the congregation. But their surprise did not stop there, as they opened with the "Sexetetex Froelang followed by a piano solo by Prvt. Clyde Andrews; by a piano and flute trio by Prvt. Andrew; by a piano and Tigles; by piano solo by Prvt. Froelang; by Italian song. Mrs. J. C. Harris, Sgt. Chas, E. Hammock; violin solo McAdams; trombone and cornet duet by Sergt. C. E. Hammock and Prvt. Drive. C. E. Harris, wife of Drum Major Harris, is the credit in getting together the young men to assist in the entertainment. The colored teachers of the Brighton School gave a concert Monday night for Church in Brighton, the janitor at the Baptist Church in Brighton, as follows: Mrs. W. L. Burly, Murly Lillie Carr and Miss Anora Jones . . . Mr. Orrin Mr. William Grogan, are here visiting the brother . . . Miss Nellie L. McLane and company presented her original sketch, which they had a fair crowd . . . Andy Williams, they had a fair crowd . . . Andy Frog, is doing a fine business in Portsmouth. He has a barber shop of five chairs. 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. PROOF in the Morning! We tell you about how good you'll feel after taking a CASCARET—that millions of people—buy, use and recommend them—But that's talk—you buy a box now—take as directed tonight and get the proof in the morning—After you know CASCARETS you'll never be without them. CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a mouth. Own Chickens! Own 45c Eggs The Chicken Business Incubator and Brooder Prize Winners Everyplace. On and let us demonstrate our goods. Incubator Company, of, Indianapolis, Ind. # TO, OR BE EDUCATED IN Final College of Glory AND THE PEOPLE RIGHT. Hland and Dorr Streets, Ins, D. G., Chief Instructor Workers for God educated free of charge. THE TRUE LIGHT OF LIFE or do not wish College of Glory, please remember that this willing to work for God and for the sal- sible free of charge, and you might please cate and a loving act for this College of Pause Fund of this college. IF IT IS NO cate and save the Negro people from ruin- achers. THE MISSION OF THIS COLLEGE Lage. Typewriting and shorthand—taught of the true ways of true success of life and Street, Boston, Massachusetts. JUSTUS J. EVANS, D. G., Pres. ers of this college are to be in every city live. POSITIONS. There is a life-time occupa- ches for over ten thousand men and expert shorthand and typewriting teachers. Any Negro race is eligible to a standard life pos- worthy. Address ON BLANK! 100,000 Volunteers in Negro Race least to one day in labor free to diver the Negro people from pow- t overtaking the race. At 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 willing to give a day in labor or at the True Light Army to get this sure piece this year. Now, sir, my name is You may call on me at any time free in labor at my home district of our people'e. Address me at in the Negro race who will unite with at Army and help by giving from one to 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 PORTSMOUTH, VA < ‘ ea ae i CES : WSS os ‘Additional Stage News on Page Six, ; “jqekson has joined the Low- sl, Mtinstrels, aid sends regards » King Company continues is vi putting on a mew comedy, 10 hin to ail trtenda, | WW Jones, elogutionist and. aweet aiien or Heston,” Mass... Is” spending ie {"Mazholia, Miss. nics ble Mitehell, the operatic, 86 me fearing at the Orpheum ‘The- Ae tauvet, B,C, this Week. aos, ie Chimby, Heading indy. at the La UL ce' Golvmbus, Ga, sends re Joris TAS yfastus Jones and Prentis xe Crosby, Tom and Margie, ‘at ta of singers and dancers, (al ovules Week atthe Bnter- are aitveater, Dayton, Ohio, yy Walter, B Moore, formerly man- eM Smart Sec Company” and 8, PGs was in the ety the frst of 4 lS tt Ward and Vokes in “The the week Witt (he Park: ‘Theater, Minstrel Mitchell, en route with. the cine Such Company, ig maxing ‘hime Suy"youh ining, “Phe ‘Christening of iw Lincoln Jones.” Louise Le Vine ts wk hit Singing and dancing “Cu- hort Iuvis and Harry MeHall, com- jones of tie latest coon Song sticcess, {Salling Coon,” had as their guest tie Uinat, Lashe, the wire artist, to a {Maceourse’ luncheon during his, four fights eneagement-at the Sayoy ‘Thea- ter of Superior, Wis, Ms Henry D. Collins, business man- act for \uaustus ‘Thomas's “Arizona,” {ily Comes to. the Park Theater Mon- hy for thtee days, was a Freeman caller {idee Atr, Collins was for a number it years connected with colored shows, ty wil probably next season take out a'show of is own. Malloy and Hurkun, the two harmoniz~ ing cons, send rexords to all friends in iisut of tue profession. ‘They open at fi Maceo Theater, Charleston, 8, C., january 1) playing own Hmit time: Hr uct Is alseream at eaeh perform: ice, ind thee are playing to packed hoses every night. Cooke and Pankey were royally enter- tained ly Mr. W. I. Koster, president of the Canadian Pacitie Porters’ Club, dus- Ins thet week's engagement at the Pantazes ‘Theater at Vancouver, B. C., whee Wie Were a decided hit. Mr. Fos: ter sas ot thet they received every attention during thelr stay. Bert Grant_and Irving Jones, one of the bet known teams in vaudeville, will Hil a weeks engagement here at the Colonial, besinning Monday, after an ab- soue of seven years. Grant and, Jones are, perluaps, one of the oldest teams in aulecille a-day, and. they have been piying ty some-of the largest houses in we country in and. around New York for the past four of five years. Bralford and Veneter, the two Zulus, tact that “sings Its ‘own songs, ‘as made a decided bit in Jaeksonville, Fla, Mp Talley heard of this, and came over after them to play his house, the Areade Theater in AUlanta, Ga., for three weeks. They Wish to be remembered to all of their Chiraso friends In or out of the profession “and say hello Dehomey. Juli Jones, Well Marshall to save us’ a pig fot’ Leon Motts, don't caneel no. act, Pier ind Jones, don't take no. bad ony, \nd hold'your own, Duke Bran- ‘The Glack Diamond ‘Troubadours, wale) Wy Rilly Henderson, the Georgia Honey Roy, after iting successful en- saxenients. in’ New Orleans, Shreveport, Traarkna, Memphis and. Houston, will isart tor Newport News, Va, for an Pht weeks” engagement, after which ley play various. elties in Kentucky, North cut South Carolina, ‘The roster is as follows: Sam Russel, the ‘Ten- rasee Kosebuds Ey Deb Levi, Aid Me- Coy, Sandy Burns, Marie Jackson, Min- ie ues, Allie Williams, fle “Means and Billy Henderson. WILLIAM McCABE'S GEORGIA TROU- BADOURS IN MINNESOTA. GLENCOR, Minn, January. 14,—Me- abc's’ Colored” Minstrels played here st evenins to a well-pleased audience, Hersthing to please, nothing to offend toost rote Thelr singing 18 far soe the verace of traveling tOUpes, a Wve Satire performance I-elean and hshiy” dntertalning. 1 would Uke to wk them cain for a return date In the w tiuure. JP, Waldron, Manager. ROCKWELW'S SUNNY SOUTH. _Tie company is about the same; only gee nes addition. ‘Mr. lemest Clermont, gorges Joined ta at Berrys No Ar Clermont is formerly Of the, Coon Hollow Company, and is singing “Come After toeakfast® and “Whats the Use (beaming? George ‘Thomas, Our Jao wust. "is still opening the Olio in fable wit Lis monologue, and never le fo ave! them sereaming. With Mis moekins ‘itd ‘imitation on. the Banjo. hig Sunders is saving all his money’ to HA peveral lots on Wyle avenue in [Nshurs. " clark Goodly, tuba player, Sul sn thus and always has @ fresh "ye tl While ‘playing Wellsville, Monte (Ps, as a staue party lve, fn sent Ol the ten, and they had & THE LACY BROTHERS’ MINSTRELS. turing AY Brothers’ Minstrels are stil fens the State of Kansas, showing to Gale! looses.” Roberson and his. plek- pais Closed. tn "Ropeka; the Clarks, we ant Jean. closed also, ‘The. show EAS stenktliened ‘by Gaston and. Ander- idhcean, up with thelr Inughable Birth. Licrie fhompson ds stil holding Her gun Singing "rother: Sylvest™ in foe re "Sue Simmons is in the are hon, HUM and” George Lovingood ‘rah (wn. the extreme emda, sup. inet by ests: Anderson, Gaston, B. Huge? aw Bennie Sparraw, Mrs. Lena tay cleaning up with “T "Want. wee wake Like You" and. doing Inter- Heyer, WWe have one of the strongest Valor “ls on the road: Charlie Brown, Tac uriet: Av Brown, cornet: ‘Thos: Ramwon. clarinets: BANC Halk alto We: Bat mhone: C. Price, tuba: Geo, Byte! and" Anderson, drams: CY ther is leader of the orchestra: Thai comet: W. Hulett, trombones Inga’ Tompsén, pianist; C.. Brown, u's e\rybody is happy, Reeards to Pag eal oUt of the profession, Eas Cortes leet this country. MUDLEY WILE ASSIST J, ED ILL ASSIST J. ED GREEN IN REGAINING HIS HEALTH. piayiai. 28 Green, the well-known actor, uy wnt producer, is. soon to Ned pit to this eity. through, the mien *Y of Mt SH. Dudley, the. pre- for 2tdian. Mr. “Green ts now In spin st having ‘been In a Chicago Rona! fo" muiny. weeks. "While. Flis Sere," Barber" was Alling an_ene nent tuere, Mr. Dudley wan a paene jar visitor at the hospital where Mr, Green was confined. During one of these visits Mr. Dudiey suggested that if Mr. Green would consent. he would arrange a trip for him which it is thought will result much in the famous DlayWright’s favor. It is. believed by mahy that a sojourn through Colorado or California would be of great value to @ man who has worked unceasingly as Mr. Green has for so long a period at a nerve-wreeking business. Had he done such a thing several years ago, he might have avoided what has come upon him. Mr. Dudley has taken the steps to shaw us the warm heart and. tenderness he has always had for his frends at all times. He only shows up when he can be of value to those who need him. SAMUEL E. GRAYS RESTAURANT ‘THE TALK OF INDIANAPOLIS. ‘The theatrical and general traveling public will weclome the news that Indian- apolis has at last a first-class and. thor- oughly up-to-date restaurant and . cafe Mr. Gray's place {s located directly across the street from the FREEMAN office. ‘The cafe is beautifully furnished in old_mis- sion, with all the dainty trimmings of fashionable Metropolitan style. Above all, you get something to eat at this cafe; Which is not the general rule where par- Heular display as to furnishings, etc.’ are impressively, in evidence." The convenience of Mr. Gray's place to the central portion of the city appeals strongly to the busy men of the busy sections of the city, who are compelled to lunch down town. ’ This will also appeal to the traveling and the- atrical people who visit the city, as it Is in close touch with theaters and hspo- Ping districts, Mr. Gray extends a, cor- Gial invitation ‘to’ the members. of the "Smart Set” company to make his place headquarters during their visit to _ the city. Everything is served and at prices that are within the reach of all. PEOPLE'S THEATER, HOUSTON, TEX: George Lewis's Stock Company is still sending them’ away. ‘screaming every night, and owing to the immense crowd that ‘thronged ‘the street at nights the People's heater was ‘closed down, 1 modeled and enlarged for the special benefit of the George Lewis Stock Com- pany. ‘They had been at the Palace The- hier, and it was too small to accommo- date the patrons, “so the company was removed to the People's ‘Theater, as 1t is the larzest house and’ the George Lewis Stock Company draws the largest crowd, ‘The whole bunch js good all the way through. George Lewis and. his. wife, Mrs, Mattie Lewis, are delivering the goods. “Levi and Tussell are always a hig laughing card. “Mrs. Love gets hers nightly from the whole house. ‘The Tan- sels, Frank and Aggie, are a neat little team, and gre very: much ‘appreciated. Burns and Campbell are also wood adal- tions to the show; Mr. Burns is a good all-round performeér, doing several, char- acters. Kid Love, our pianist, George Willams, our trap drummer, and James Miller, the trombone player. certainly handlés the musical end of the show to perfection. George Lewis and the Tan tols send regards to Long Willie, Happy Goodioes, ‘Jennings, and all friends" in and out of the profession. S. H. DUDLEY AT THE PARK. ‘That remarkable organization of colored singers, dancers and comedians, the “Smart Set," will be the attraction at the Park 'Theaire, Beburary 10, 11 and 12, with the usual matinecs, S, H. Dudley, one of the best known and withal cleverest Negro funmakers before the public, still heads the company. Supported by ‘sixty capable people, he will appear in the ‘stellar role of Raspberry Snow in a brand new. three-act_ musical, comedy entitled "His Honor the Barber.” ‘Those who have followed the carper of this favorite come- dian declare that he has the best role he has been called upon to portray in years. Fun is rampant from curtain to cur- tain, and during the entire production there Is neither a suggestive line nor vul- gar situation. Fifteen original song hits 4nd musical numbers are introduced, while the other features, scenic adornment and novelties in the way of stage pictures, Cleetrical and mechanical effects, from all accounts, are superior to anything offered to local’ theatregoers in years. ‘The en- tire cast Is composed of artists of abil- ity who lend their. talent and experience in Ufting the entertainment to a state of perfection seldom witnessed on any stage. Raspberry Snow, who is a soldier of for- tune, has any amount of humorous and exciting adventures, He aspires to shave the President of the United States, but his ambition Is only realized In a” dream, Which forms the basis of the second act, Raepberry is a confiding good-natured person who gets into all sorts of trouble, especially with his sweetheart, He finally reznins her affection by winning a horse Pace, ‘The comedy has been staged in lavish style by Messrs, Barton and Wisewell, the Owners, and patrons of the Park ‘Theatre may be assured of a eareful and satisfac- tory presentation, Others who. contribute towards the fun are: Chris Smith, James Burris, Irving Allen, Andrew ‘Tribbles, Matt Johnson, Jennie Pearl and Alene Cassel. DEROMEY NOT TO LAND. ‘With some of the snow gone and that bull-headed thermometer acting like It had some common sense, we have made paths through the snow. ‘The swells and belles of Armour Boulevard are in direct touch With the. muck-de-mucks of La Wabash, the pleasant, and join hands along the tey stroll... Its’ almost a jubilee. We wil never, be caught nappinig again. Believe Us! The slot houses are enjoying it all with packed houses. That Grand My! Mv? ‘The Business it has done in the last three weeks, ‘When one reads the press and Rees where the S. R. O. sign has to be displayed nightly in” some out-of-town house, the news sounds like a joke after one sees the crowd clamoring to get Into the Grand from’ 7 to 11, Tt makes no differences who is on. the bill: but some- how. or other the management keeps a good bILon. Sy ‘The Monogram is getting back into its stride again. ‘This house has had s0 many changes that there is not enough room to print the names. Changes in Ianagement hurts any house, Another Urawback to this house is that it gets de- Gidedly the worst of the booking in some pee see ‘The Bijou is still affoat, but how lone. how long? I will go and see a clairvoyant. William ‘Dorsey, the popular little pt- ano player and stand-out arranger of the Strolk is back at the Monogram again. Mr. Dorsey. aside from his arranging. hears the distinction of being the best single-handed piano player in’ Chicago, White or black! From good authority we hear that he is soon to join the arranging Matt of Will Rossiter's Publishing Com- pany,” When he does take one of the se- Tectad chairs in the Grand Opera House Building: it’s all off. Dorsey is the young kid behind the imysic. ‘Yes, yes, we are going to have a new house, _the New. Grand, a $50,000, struc: fire.” Tt will open om the very night, that the bells of the Barber's Ball spring the new Easter gray bonnets. Spread back! We are going: shovel It on, putting it on Is too slow. But listen, there's going to he another big theatre in Dehomey: Just walt. Plans are on foot to give Mr. J. Ed Green a rousing benefit. If ever a man Secervea it Mr. Green does. It's a shame flow the Negro performers of the West Stand idly by and do not attempt to Show. this man, who has done so much to pull them up to the standard of other showmen, any consideration. Look at the white performers, Some twelve Years azo they gave Oscar Hammerstein four benefts in one night, and he wasn't four bemner, Let us all get together HE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. throughout the West and Bast and give this man, who made the Pekin famous, one monster testimonial. J: id Green deserves It. ‘Oh, yes; how could I forget it? | Mr. Harry Brown. of Brown and Hodres, takes offense at the article in the Christ- mas issue of The Freeman about the yaudeville actors, also the bie company. i know Mr. Brown well, and also his charming wife, Miss Hodges. Mr. Brown is a true friend to Negroes in this line of the profession; in fact, Harry is a well-met fellow In all walks of life. I must thank him for making his views Public and signed by him. I am sorry that space would not allow him to say all that he wishes to say, but he said enough. I guess its up fo “yours de- votedly, Juli Jones, Jr.,” to have his say, which will appear’ in ‘the issue of Feb- ruary 12, or In the editor's waste basket —one place or the other. ‘The South and Southwest have made some real notice in a theatrical way by sending orders for good first-class com- Panies with good guarantees. It seems that the managers or public are tired of the old faces. ‘The Dusiness is on the highway of success. Another thing, 11 the colored managers do not pu goo shows in their houses, white manager will, ‘These quick-time small shows tnake money, and, the white man knows it, and will’ put*shows in every. tow! where there ix enough colored patronaze to support a little house. It's a matte: of finance, brothers, not color. Business is business, At last it has come, Charles Hunter of the “Red Moon” Company, has partec friendship with the only” Bob. | Nex Jerry Mills joins the company to fill the place of Bennie Jones, Did anyone eve: See so many changes in the bix whee shows as this Season? ‘There will be ¢ real battle in New York next summer you just wait. Here are some of th changes and drops from the "Red Moon?’ James Europe, Abbie. Mitchell, Bennie Jones, Charles’ Hunter, ‘Tootsie Allen— Allon account of trouble, From “Mr Lode o" Koal:” Jim- Vaughn, Will Elk ins, Babe Foster and Hattie’ Hopkins— all’ to cut down expenses. From “His Honor, the Barber:” Jim Burris, Boot Allen—-reason not given. From the Southern Smart Set Company: John J Nolan—closed with the money, and. w haven't seen him since. THE LIFE HISTORY OF JULI JONES, ‘JUNIOR. By Juli Jones. ‘The constant demand from the readers of The Freeman for the history of Juli Jones, and his picture, has made Man- ager Knox bow to the demand. ‘Juli Jones was born in See-Saw, Whip- poor-will county, Mississippi, fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and—, Owing to the family Bible being lost, the rest of the age must be omitted, which I re- gret. At any rate, it was’ at an early age on‘a farm. Parents well-to-do, hon- est Christian people, but had to put on a mighty big hustle’ to make a. living. Both ‘were newspaper genjuses—father the reporter, mother the editor. Father brought in the news and mother cireu- lated it freely. ‘They will go down in history as the successful inventors of the magic automatic press. Their sys~ tem is in action throughout the United Siates. They did not use any paper or type to get out their daily or nightly editions—any tme father gathered any hews he would hurry home to mother. Mother would lay down her washing or even get up out of bed to spread. the latest news among the natives. Anyone can see where I got my newspaper am- bition from, Their Sunday edition in ao Ei a Gries antares a Sear i a e ~~ EN Bi, Sa MSS Gee j Gow Sy We” HYUN JONES JR front of the Second Baptist Church car- ried more local news than the Detroit Free Press. This was where I showed my ability ae a newspaper boy. I ran the funny’ page, which became very. pop: tilar, and circulated the news among’ the children and old folks. In fact, they be- came the talk of the State, ‘The name of the paper was “The Free Mouth,” But the sad, sad ending of “The Free Mouth” came ‘very sudden—well, rather sudden, Father went out one night to gather some free news and other things for the Tamous Sunday dinner and the Sunday edition of "The Free Mouth.” Committees had been formed throuzhout the county opposed to “Phe Pree Mouth” methods of free talk and night walks and other things. Father did a little too free one night, and the committee had made up their’ minds to put an end to the free doings of father. ‘Thanks to a dear old friend of the family, Jimson Johnson, who had in days gone by en- joyed many of the celebrated dinners at the Jones house, he put father wise to what Was going on against him and his paper. But he came near doing it too late, as father was loaded up with news and’ other things. Well, father dropped everything in time to get a good lead on the dogs and different committees on horses, and, showing his Indian skill and fox speed, simply, lost everybody. Bless his old heart! ‘He is in retirement in Hong-Kong, China, and mother by his side, They will start their paper again fas soon as they learn the Chinese lan- Ruaxe, 1 point to thelr work with pride. Phe above is real history, and thelr fa- mous get-away—can you beat 1t? No, never!” Never! ‘The vigilance committee left me a poe orpian boy that all of nis lite had een raised on the best the neighbors had. ‘The final finish came when every neighbor for miles around came to the old home to get a souvenir of the old homestead, Some went so far as. to Identify. some of our many beautiful household effects as theirs. In fact, the different. ones claimed everything, in eluding the old mule. I have been’ told that there is nothing left but a spot with no-gvase on It. Tieft, and left ma hurry, and went to work on a Iarm as 4 cattle raiser—well, to take care of hoxs, Waxes, or rather promises, three-meals a day and Sunday Off, with another promise of a raive, By Accident I reached Chicago, ‘The man 1 Worked for shipped a load of hogs to Chicago. was 80 devoted to the hogs TY made up my mind to spend the last night with them before being shipped to the 'Chicazo ‘stockyards. While asleep with my devoted dumb friends the brake man locked the car, and the train rolled Out on its way. The fourth day L arose in the Chicago stockyards, after a hard time convincing the yard hoz-keepers that J was real. One nervy circus man, ‘a fair promoter, wanted to show me around the country as the hog that could talk, "No. siz." was my reply. Twas th Chicago with only a Sunday school education. as 1 only attended day school about a month. The other. chil~ Gren would not let me, ‘They did not like me-—well, they liked me, but they did not like the shape of my head, and were always trying to put it in order, which made me sore, or at least made Fay head sore. so 1 ‘eft, sehgol on the third day, What was T to do in this big Windy City? By misfortune or good fortune, any way you may take it. T got a job in the Bridewell, after a long wait in the county louse. at the same scale of wages I got before I left home—three meals a day and all day Sunday—but had to stay in the house. The only evi- dence they bad azainst me was that they found a watch in my left hip pocket. Everybody said the Bridewell was the place for an editor's son. { want to dispute one damaging.story Park Theatre, Indianapolis, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11-12. Matinee Daily. Eo) py } rF SH.DUDLEY* ¢ & AND A (iS a HIS Ce ey CAeoy Q VW a x 7 be rH s a oe 6 Be 2 < H ; 7D R 2 ! Fa | 2 ve ( B n° SF : L xT , : A ae £ BE a a Rie A Ae J=/ 8 es ; ox (| Fay: r— ~~ a. et Fe 3% a NY , N bor = Fa Sa 4 a i Ls % : My, \be : ae O ep 7s S ¥ E hl b eg | CA CS ist § § that has gone the rounds against my fair name. 1 was never in Dunning oF any other. crazy house, ‘The experts judged me a harmless subject at large. Another statement I want to correct. Some one or a lot of people claim that I am not a professional. The police de- partment say that 1 am, and have my photo on their walls, marked a true one. Should one ever visit Chicago, so to Har- rison and Clark streets and ask to see No. 8484. ‘This proof, will convince the original Mr. Doubting Thomas who I am. Ihave not had a steady job since I left the Bridewell. In fact, I have not done any work since the last annual, Different people beg me to go on the stage, others cry to me to go on the stage, but I don't like the look on their faces, so I think I will go back to the stockyards and valet the swine—my frst and only love, as far as work Is con cerned. In conclusion, T send my best to Mr, Elwood Knox and ‘The Freeman. staff. Excuse me, I forgot the ladies and gents that are in Seattle awaiting another fair there; also that Mr. Arthur Prince is not @ gentleman (with apology). Jim Lacy is the best get-away man in ‘the busi- ‘Three cheers for Juli Jones, Jr., son of the great Juli Jones, Sr. Hip! hip! hip! Hooray!” ‘AMI gentlemen for Jull Jones, ae. RASTUS JONES A PRODUCT OF THIS crry. Rastus Jones, one of the “big tenor singers” of “His Honor, the Barber” Company, which comes to this city Feb- ruary 10, 11 and 12, is formerly of this city, having lived here nearly all his life. Mr. Jones at one time was a. fa- vorite in ‘the choirs of the various churehes of this elty. No concert. pro- gram wag complete ‘unless he ‘appeared on it. Generally he was known as a stanch clubman, being an ardent: mem- ber of the Herewlean and Tuxedo clubs. WILLIAMS AND WALKER LONG AGO ‘PARTED. ‘Williams Made the Announcement Sev- eral Months Ago. _In the issue of January 28 of the New York Age appears an article with the following head: “Have Williams and Walker Separated?” Several months ago when Mr. Bert A. Williams was here Playing “Mr. Lode 0’ Kole,” the big comedian gave it out in a maiter of fact way that Mr. Walker and he had sep~ arted in the theatrical business for all time, and that it was probable that Mr, Walker would join his wife in the event of her heading her own show. Mr. Wil- Hams did not say that there had been an upheaval, but that it was simply a business agreement made to benefit both. Walker on.the Boad to Recovery. Mr. George W, Walker is now at Law- rence, Kansas, his native home, where he is ‘slowly recovering from a very seri- ous illness, tl is thought by his physi- Clans that he will be able to return to the stage by next season through care- ful attention, Mew Play for williams. Mr, Williams" manager ‘Informs us that “Mr, Lode of Kole” will not be used hext season by Mr. Williams, but that a new musical comedy is being prepared for the premier comedian, cD. M. ALLEN AND TRIBBLE WILL GO INTO VAUDEVILLE. Without a doubt Irvin Allen and An- drew Tribble will surely go into vaude- ville at the closing of their season with “His Honor, the Barber” company. Mrs. ‘Tribble will accompany them, and the act wit he known as the “Allen and ‘Tribble ‘Trio. "Phe skit, will’ be called “Troubles of Their Own,” and is said to bea clever one, and is sure to make xood, ‘considering the reputation they have’ already made. Andrew Tribble is said to be one of the best comedians in his line on the stage to-day, and the same ean easily be applied to Mr. Allen, ‘Tribble has always kept them laughing ever since he first put black grease paint on his face and ‘donned petticoats in order that ife might give you a true ver~ sion of “Miss Lily White” in Cole and Johnson's “'Shoo-Fly Regiment,” and Irwin Allen has done likewise depicting the character of an oldman. in a way fhae cause most every ‘one’s admira tion, beeause ‘they are both true to hu- man nature, Mrs, Tribbles is both amla- ble and ‘beautiful on’ the stage, and should do much to make this act real attractive, BAKED FRESH AND, ‘Hor rRom BosToN ‘What the Theatrical Folks are Doing. pearon, Meee Willams is “here with his) “Lode ‘0! Koal™ this week and next, and is at the Globe Theater. John Rucker is at the Hathaway The- ater, Brockton, Mass., by himself, mak- tng a big Mit, jarry A. Brown is here at the Amer- can, doing fine,” He does not fall to set the applause ‘at each ‘performance. ‘The Georgia Campers are at the Hub, headed ‘by’ Clarence Bowen, with nine assistants, Wince Dé Honey, an old Indianapolis boy, is here, doing fine. He has lately taken charge of ‘The Freeman, and will be pleased to have you call cach. week at $1 Dartmouth ‘street, Gray's barber Shop. Boston, Mass, and purchased ¢ copy: ROUTES. RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S FAMOUS MINSTRELS—Under the direction ot Holland and Filkins: Rocky, Mount N. C.. Feb. 7; Goldsboro, 8; Wilming. ton, 9; Fayetteville, 10; Florence, 11 Darlington, 12. S. H. DUDLEY—Starring in “His Hon: or, the Barber: Indianapolis, Ind. Park Theater, Feb. 10, 11, 12. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY—South Boston, N. C., Feb T, Roteraburg, Va. 8° Norfolk, 95 New: port News, 10; Richmond, 11; Lyneb- burg, Va., 12. WILLIAM McCABE'S GEORGIA TROU- BADOURS—Hutehingon, Minn., Feb. 6 7 Silver fe, 8; Lester Prairie, 9 1); Way: i, 12, 13. A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY—Orlan- do, Fla., Feb. 7; Winter Park, 8; De- land, 9; Sanford, 10; Cacoa, 12, LOWERY-MORGAN MINSTRELS—Me- Comb, Til, Feb. 7; Plymouth, 8; Col- chester, 9. WHITNEY MUSICAL COMEDY CcO.— Brazil, Ind., 7, 8, 9; West Baden, Ind, 10, 11, 12. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mail, as the names will appear four timer and then returned to writer or dead-letter office. It would prevent delay if all per: formers would send route from time te time and letter could be forwarded al onee. Gentlemen’s List. Black, Prof, N. Kincaid, Nelson Batsell, D. W. Mequilty, Mose Childs,’ Waiter Murphy, Bert Day, George Norton,’J. B. Fisher, Lonnie R, -Straudér, Al Ferris, Bismark” Smith, Prof. Jett Howard, Edward — Washington, H. B. Hamilton, J. W. Williams, Geo. ‘A. 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Hardy, clone ioe neeatnent Oo For the first time in ten seasons, high top, loud tenor, capable of playing small parts, Would like position with stock company, show or quartette, Address Geo. Day, 707 Thomas St., Youngstown, O. Formerly of Chicago, THE STAGE 6 AFTER THOUGHTS OF THE WHITNEY SHOWS Didn't we burn up money in New Orleans.—Chorus. All you've got to do is say hot cakes to me.—H. Tutt. Time ten minutes. "Full!" that is all.—W. A. Baynard. Everybody watch out for next season. That's all.—S. T. W. "Look out for me, I'm coming, too."—A hynn by Watterson. I'm back from Chicago, why can't you come to me now?—R. R. P. eYs, Billy Kersands and I were boys together.—A. L. Strander. Yes, I am a sister to Nida and I don't eat Kentucky oysters either. I love my pipe, but, "oh, you Miss Mandy."—Salem T. Whitney. So far as haircuts are concerned, I am used to them.—T. L. Corwell. Uneasy is the head of the man who writes afterthoughts.—C. D. M. Wonder if any ladies are looking at me when I sing?—J. Weaver. "Hello, Kids," did you see them pants I had on Friday?—Hallie Dean. "Well, Marshall, certainly paid you, or had it done."—Daisy Martin. Is there anything relative to the king of the forest and James Woodson. Thank you, my name is Mrs. Simms and I am good looking and Sank knows it. I am going to employ a special postman for my extensive business—Daisy Martin. We would rather see you than hear tell of you coming.—The Citizens of Indianapolis. I just like Colonel Watterson, of Kentucky to a fair you well. I like my mint.—H. W. The court house at Indianapolis cost—let me see—about $4,000,000,000,000.—Salem. Booker T. Washington may be an orator, but let Salem make the curtain speeches. Being an officer doesn't imply that I ever went with one anywhere.—Frank Jackson. Sank Simms likes the tramp life a very little; he would rather wear a green hat and do a monologue than eat prunes. I can't remember when my hair wore off in such a manner, but I've got one in the face that is making up for it.—W. A. Baynard. I want to know what you all were doing clustered up in the hall and seemingly not a shirt about. Just a stag. What say you, Lindsey? If I had all the medals that I have won playing "Yankee Doodle," I could start me a medal factory and shine.—W. A. Baynard. Did you ever see anybody my size that couldn't sing any way? You see, I've lived among the nightingales so long that I've caught onto their ways of reaching notes.—J. Woodson. W. H. Wooten says he finds pleasure in caring for the ladies. He has advertised to the man who has his face on Grandpa's Soap, as to get the frog out of his throat. Miss Mabel DeHearde is one of the best chorus ladies in the business. She retires at 6:30 on—well, she has not given us any authority to publish on just what night. But anyhow, she always manages to make good. Miss Della Dennings, a very popular actress in this company, thinks the drill in "The Star of Zambia" one of her favorite shows there is. She says you become so nimble, and likewise healthy, that you always want to continue working. Also she is the only faddist in the company. Every book and pencil and writes the addresses of the leading young men of the city and tells them to write her per route. THE WHITNEY MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY. Its People and Their Success Through the North. Some few days ago I journeyed down to old Vincennes (Ind.) for the pleasure of seeing the Whitney Musical Comedy Company in a repertory theater, comprising "The Rider of the Town," "The Ex-President of Libera" and "The Star of Zanzibar." The company was billed for a three days' engagement, but, having an open date, Manager Moorhouse took the opportunity to take advantage of "such a good thing" by securing the company a day ahead without a single line of advertisement. The lightning transaction provoked a shock, causing us to be filled that night, despite it being unannounced previously. From that initial performance everything was easy sailing, for all the advertisement obtainable otherwise could not have done one whit better. It seemed, too, that the hoooo that had been upon the heads of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company had been lifted, after many disappointments and disappointments on every hand conceivable. The people of the town and many neighboring villages seemed to fairly leave their homes to extend hospitality to the people in return they smiled and only sighed for lodging houses that were nearer at hand than the ones they had. The newspapers knew they were in town, and did honors the day following. The Vincennes Capital, one of the best in that city, had the following 10.88: "Last evening at the Grand an audience that was limited only by the capacities of the theater, the second performance the *Ruler* Town," presented by the Whitney Musical Comedy Company. This extremely entertaining show, composed of comedians, singers and dancers have most locally that will undoubtedly cause the Grand to be packed to-night and to-morrow, on which the audience will be star *Zanzibar* and *Ex-President Bermia* will be offered. The latter bill will be the matinee offering to-morrow, as well as the evening performance. It will be the first of the *Star of Zanzibar*, that clever pair of comedians, Homer Tutt and Salem Whitney, appear at their best. Tutt, with his acclaimed voice, will be the star of *Zanzibar*, that clever pair of comedians, Homer Tutt and Salem Whitney, in his easy droll comedy, make a pair that can produce more laughter to the minute than any two comedians. The audience will be soubrette, Miss Daisy Martin, at last evening's show established herself a greater favorite than ever. Her big song "The Woman in the Mirror" more enthusiastically than on Wednesday night, and the crowd left whistling this popular number. The only criticism can be offered, according to her work is that it does not seem the stage enough during the performance." When I had been shown my seat on the first night, which was far in front of the courtyard, I was the courtesies of Mr. T. L. Corwell, the sagacious business manager of the com- H. opent 5 J. HOMER TUTT AND S. TUTT WHITNEY. When Salem Tutt Whitney came on, portraying the leading comedy role, I fairly said that he had his super-like others, as I had never seen him do a comedy part before, and so I feared for him. But soon I settled down in my seat filled with the impatient better that he was the most natural born comedian I had ever seen. I saw a little resemblance of McIntosh, Hogan and Dudley in his every time there was enough Whitney to distinguish him from fake you beaming full of tickles, and has a good time himself, just as other comedians do in the big Broadway productions. Mr. Whitney shows experience of the stage business in its many ways to know every detail that will bring about success as a per- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. former. So well does his knowledge run in that line that, as a producer and a real original playwright of the first water, he would prove even greater the talent he has. You should read over his manuscripts watch him in a rehearsal or notice him, keenly, tell the orchestra leader "how it goes," and then draw your own conjecture, that he is not a performer, for he shows marked talent at all times. He knows Negro dialect in its happiest, truest type, and unlike most comedians he knows how to play it. Theoder "Dat's Sufficiency" and "I Ain't Goin' to Let Nobody Make a Fool Out of Me." Although they are comic songs, somehow he sings them in a classic barbershop dance, and he has not quit learning. It is surely grotesque, and you cannot help laughing, "Ladies and Gimmens." In his scenes in a Homer Tutt, when he never in a Homer Tutt, when he does not need much, if any, aid to produce comedy at any moment, though Tutt makes a strong foil. Right here it is, in a Homer Tutt, when he writes the three plays mentioned as such a manner as to not cause a dull moment in any portion of a performance, but to rather have it so that every actor in a Homer Tutt can be important. He depends solely on originality and his talents in his efforts, and sticks to it, thereby bringing about read, wit and humor to make the public aware of his talent, and he comedies, I found little or no plot, but at all times funny situations that were really, positively new and novel to the Negro stage audience, a course, we can imagine, and he plays the theater tradition, for the "chicken, watermelon and 'possum' are in vogue, and it will be many moons before we can remove the performer who cannot write his many will tell you he is a producer, song writer, playwright, vocalist, and what not, but Whitney has had the benefit of his talent, and the best of all, the talented head, and the passing of a season will prove it. Mr. J. Homer Tutt, the man with an established tailor shop wardrobe, so implemnted, he came to me. I read his stamped him the actor, found at last, destined to wear the shoes of the once lilithive George W. Walker. In his scenes, which never sprawl and expand, he uses the conversations and dialogues sparkle and glow at his every turn. He may be a little stiff as yet, but he has acquired a great deal of confidence in a fashionable way. He does not care to imitate the Walker, and he does everything to prohibit it, but he must strut in a fashionable way. He does not care to change in silk attire very often, because the character calls for it. How he did excite dear old incennes when he was a boy, he must change in a bevy of handsome girls at his heels. I do not think that his voice has come into its own as yet, for it seems rather a bit stiff. He was due to some throat affection. His gestures, when singing "Smile On, Sue." 5 in the duo with Miss Martin, cannot be improved upon, and you have a fine stage picture when the spotlight is on them. They say and what he says is in accord with the scholarly or dandy gentleman that he delineates. Mr. Tutt is sure to become a star, and so, as many of the popular songs are from his pen, that are used in this company. There are so many good things that could be said about such people as W. A. Baynard, Frank Jackson, Sank Sims, Jorge Woodson, Linda Lewis the Misses Babe Brown, Ethel Marshall, Halle Dean, May Bell Brown, Della Dennings, Mabel DeHearde, Nida Marshall, Blanche Simms, Georgia Davis, H. Wooten, James Weaver and A Strander, that it would take many pages of a large book before I could complete my story on the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, but from time to time will write many pleasant memories of each and all. What struck me more forcibly in this show than anything else was the number of persons who are gifted in musical lines. They don't get any better than Mr. R. L Corwell, who seems to have sacrificed everything to make he Whitney shows a success. He has written some highly colored operatic choruses, and they cannot help but take well when sung correctly. It is possible for a man of his ability to get music out of any- thing. He can use a minor chord with such telling effect that it is bound to take hold on your finer feelings, and yet he is a sagacious business man as well. He is also the man and Mrs William Baynard, who know all about pianos, cornets and banjoes, Mrs Baynard being an exceptionally good soloist on the banjo, Mr. Baynard does some clever compositions, Mr. Watterson composes, Mr. Henry Watterson does honors at the piano as leader, and is a rare melodist. Messrs. Tutt Whitney and Tutt are lyrists and "tune finders" with an enviable reputation. Taking Messrs. all in all, and we've got an excellent pick for composing real music. "DELLAH." (To Miss Della Dennings, of the Whit ney Company.) Does yo' know ma Dellah deah? Tweets' name 1 name 2 heath Who can't trust her o' sight? Why, git er way, man, git er way! Why, git er way, man, run er long Run er long, man, run er long! So she love dem all de same Alm, no man dat s'sot any claim— Lok, no man dat s'sot any claim— But come here, man, come here! FLUCTUATION OF THE FROGS: By Sylvester Russell. There was a wave of public joy that swept over the mountain tops into the valley of sighs when the "Frogs," a most exclusive colored actors' society, made a public appearance back by the court, which was given a charter of incorporation a little more than two years ago. Bert A. Williams, the actor, struck a very blunt the organization, philosophy when he told the writer of the policies of the Frogs, as a "jolly," effort has been to have a select social actors' club, where certain actors can rest and recline in the reservation of reverence, and an object with a far-seeing eye would be to retort in the absence of their creed to establish a legal claim to be the owner of a quantity of public charity and unjustified. The recent announcement that Hon. Emmett J. Scott, Commissioner to L.I. Gov. Rick Santorum and States Consul to Nicaragua, have recently been taken in as members is most unique, as they put it in New York by the Frogs are destined to be "most unique." It is too early to prophey what they will do; whatever they do should be done; whatever they do he applause of public approval because of our happenings which have brought the name of "Frogs" up to more than a frolicsome issue. Occasional theater performances, dancing, are the kind of entertainments to support private actor clubs as a total substance or by private subscriptions from its members. The question now is whether the Frogs are for the sake of social advancement or for or against the Frogs fully answer the question then we will be able to determine upon their mission on earth and the future of their happiness. It would be somewhat inglorious for them to be subjected to support a small social band of specially selected successful actors, except for actual charity, and from the support of a race of people who need to be supported by a very valuable charitable institutions and have accepted of it from other sources than of drinking beer and dancing. In submitting the choice list of members, Consul James W. Johnson, Nicaragua; Commissioner Emmett J. Scott, Africa; Captain W. H. Jackson and John Nall, Jr. New York; Dr. Algenborn B. Jackson, New York; Dr. Algenborn B. Jackson, Bert A. Williams, Bob Cole, George W. Walker, J. Rosamond Johnson, Jesse A. Shipp, Tom Brown, George Archer, Sam Lucus, James R. Europe, Arthur Talbot, R. T. Rogers, R. T. Rogers, R. T. Rogers, R. T. McPherson and Lester Walton—hard quill driver. FIRST FIND OUT IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST Sure Enough Before Going on the Stage. By Jos. Simms, Eccentric Monologist A heart to heart talk with my colored brothers and sisters who claim the rights of professional actors and actresses in Chicago and elsewhere. For them and elsewhere, Section 1, Article 0)—You work amateur nights until you see a phrenologist. Then find out it you are insane or have a stage craze before asking a booking agent for work. You are hurting your brother actor by continuing to be canceled in these 5 and 10-cent odans. Clause 2, Section 2, Article 1—Don't care, I know nothing of just for the name; you must require a certain amount of respect for yourself, as to others. Can you dance and sing, or you just keep time with the music and do two steps ten times and hollow as you can. Can you dance ten times and you can't fool all the people all the time. Clause 3, Section 3, Article2—No illiterate man can properly do a monologue unless he is funny and full of mother-wit, and every man does not possess the ability to speak in a subject or there's no sentence—don't forget that as its importance is not noticeable. Clause 4, Section 4, Article 3—For heaven's sake don't steal from amateurs or people who are no better than you and your friends. Don't do it to you. Don't get drunk on a job no matter who you are working for—be a man! I would not write these articles, but I have had so many managers to cancel colored acts, in such a rude way, in my presents. Not long ago a manager said he would not work with you so get so many game people from." What could I say? In my line of work there are a few monologists, some are good, some are not, but as for myself I make study of childhood days. Not long ago I found the secret of my profession towards success; that was, to write a new line of salt just so often as is required. I now have five subjects in my words, five subjects to talk from. (1) "The Black Po-litt-e-kin." (2) "In Society." (3) "A Real Sport." (4) "Pa-Adice. Journey to North Pole." I am now busy with another, namely, "A Woman's Rights." My songs all correspond with each subject. I have not worked any place as yet but manage to manage what want me back again. I can not do the same line of talk in all places, as you must work according to your audience—that's why to success. I have three weeks in year that time on my own account. I guess that's fair for a single man. I request I will present the following song: "A Real Sport" third act, subject 1: "I Wonder Why?" They tell us that James Jeffries wants all colored people there—I wonder why? They tell us that James Jeffries got long golden hair. I wonder why? If this is proven to be a fact there’s no place for us black folks to go— They do not allow us up above, we must go. They say that high yellow folks has got a possible show—I wonder why. They tell that James Jeffries wants all the purse to fight. I wonder why? And still he claims the championship belongs to a man that white. I wonder why? Now there's our friend Jack Johnson, crying with tears in his eyes, and says I just want to meet Jim Jeffries more before I die— I want to lay this African soup-bone between his two white eyes—I wonder why? Chorus— I wonder why? I wonder why? they black-ball the black from earth up to the sky] It's been proven to be a fact there's no way to down the black, dat aint no lie, you all know why. Best regards to friends and knockers in and out of the profession. 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. Busts of Our Great Negro Founders and Leaders should find a place in the home of every colored person in America. A Negro Sculptor of the highest training and ability, models these busts for a Negro company. They are true works of art beautifully executed and finished in the finest materials by expert workmen, in bronze color or ivory color as desired, about 11 inches in height, an ornament to any parlor, library or office. Bests of BINHOP RICHARD ALLEN, founder of the great A. M. E. Church, and of DR WOODER D. W. AHLEY TOWN, the great apostle of work, hope and optimism, are in order for delivery. Others will follow. Remember. Negro company. Negro sculptor. Negro busts for Negro homes. Price $1 each (sent by express) f. o. b. Wash. Order today. Address National Afro-Art Company Dept F. 1912 14th Street, N. W., Washington D. C. Leave Indianapolis Arrive Chicago 7 00 a. m.....Pullman Car.....12 10 noon 11 45 a. m.....Parlor and Dining.....5 40 p. m. 3 10 p. m.....Parlor and Dining.....8 05 p. m. 2 48 a. m.....Sleeper ready at 9 p. m.....7 40 a. m. All trains to and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A CONTINUED 1835 MARQUES DE LAUREN VIRGINIA'S FAIR RECORD State Auditor's Report Shows Happy Conditions—No Lynchings in 1909. While some of our editorial brethren are opposed to the constant recital of statistics showing the progress of the race in business, property holding and the professions, there are some facts along these lines in our possession which we believe it to be our duty to inform the public of. For instance, the report of the auditor of public accounts at Richmond, Va., recently published, says: Negroes in Virginia own $13,500,000 in personal and real property. Richmond comes first in this estimate. Norfolk second and Petersburg third. Norfolk county leads the counties, the next four in order being Halifax, Southampton, Mecklenburg and Brunswick. Buchanan and Dickinson counties are shown by the latest census to have practically no Negro population, a most unusual condition. There are eight banks in the State owned by our people and five insurance companies. There was not a single lynching in Virginia in 1909. Virginia is said to be the only Southern State that can boast this condition. THE "HOLTON" BAND INSTRUMENTS Are Used by the Best Colored Musicians in Preference to Any Other. Mr. P. G. Lowery is considered one of the best colored cornet soloists in the world. He is also one of the most efficient bandmasters, being connected with the Wallace, Hagenbeck show the past season. He himself used the "New Proportion" cornet, and has his band alton" instruments. His opinion of our instruments is worth reading: BEDFORD, IND., Sept. 1. Frank Holton, Chicago, Ill. Dear Friend—After thoroughly testing the qualities of your "New Proportion" cornet you sent me, I Cornet a cornet for business. I have played all the standard makes, but for both business work and solo I find the "New Proportion" cornet. THE cornet I recommend it to any one who wants the best. P. G. 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Sullivan ts to iif [Snot strange that he shoutd do Bare talking NOW. satchel, ‘who. declined to meet three Ketch Myatia for. $40,000, certainly met oe have been objecting to the size Seite purse aypether it Js Salt Lake or Frisco a lot ( RREAS wl be Kept busy” presertbing og nhs) nee. for wealthy” sporHoving Wereyy nest Summer. nt thon, 00, possibly the only sure qth Sive Johnson for Jeff would be to $F SN" chal throw the key: away intl tock Hn. the peinelpals together. Sonneon was foreed to, cut, short his att ote christian “Assoetation ade Yous, Viney to police court to. answer res and VP aonious. aseault, the oute sare anunken brawl. Ho has ¥er- Beni, all right suck Johnson's statement In an address toe Siored Young Mn's Christian Asso- a wo sence that Ne. does not “animn= ian hat he Js entering the Eng= ars lS Sin Langford, who sald a fe os duent Was standing on the brink JOHNSON ENGAGES J. WALCOTT. Joo Waleott has been engaged by Jack Fe eel OF hs trainers Until after Heer ouch Jemtres. VoOUNG JACK WANTS MATCH. Young Jack Johnson, of Boston, Mass... tiie tS Teton with some. good Woe Uke Wests barring nobody at! 143 me WALCOTT’S BROTHER WINS. uester Waleoth Joe's young brother, wantclhen Tuesday’ might at. the Amer- sae hgston, Mass, and knocked out Gan Mviaa’s partner in three rounds, THE BIG SPORTING EDITION. You should not ‘forget the special sport- soo thisn ienteh 1s to be issued on. April ee Memb cand Individual. star Jy Ban thot and. writeup: In these MUMS" Wofite for further information PITCHER WANTS A JOB. Ms Norman Williams, of 312 Twelfth ati NSimtht! atinnenpoits, would tke. to ane on On cone good, tear As Be te” Winiams fe 28 years old seas pleniy Of experience. MINNEAPOLIS AFTER MERIDA. rye yjeneapotie Cologed Kevstane Base pally will aes compete sa bite fie onieute Merida of the. Indianapolis De ean can Oe aucured, ME. Re Be Jiveietl, mimager of the team, 48 hot on te tat or, Merida and itis believed tae tie gteat player wil sign. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE FIGHT? That 1s What Everybody Will Ask. thy Freeman wants you to write and wots Wiy"von thinks wilt win the John Ghomies ight andwhy, ‘and for ‘what Soins wil the “nan You. name win. Evoriog® is invited: to sendin thelr View foie sjorting editor of ‘The. ireemau to: the. snorting editor. Of se aan DATE FOR SPECIAL ISSUE. Jute of the special, sporting num- ter br “ihe Tualamapotis, Freeman will be Nir 2. Now. fe the time. to "write us Sheming write-ups, advertisements. and wher tines Inthe question of | sport. hy Swill be. rtieles an ork bi some if te most popular and able. weiters LELAND GIANTS DEFEAT ROYAL GIANTS, Rube Foster Pitches His Way On to Victory. Svein t0.‘The Freeman. PALAU REACH. Fla Feb, 4—In one o¢ vv toongest games played here so far fie ki the Stacland Giants met_and erated tie Brooklyn Royal Giants in ‘heir opening game by 2 score of 4 to. 1. We innitatie Rube Poster was in the Jox ant pitehed in his old-time form and casi of them down fo. three its, tho ‘lands getting eleven, Pi viteries vere: Poster and Booker for jie Ueland and Barle and Petway ovals browght the team intact. Poor iiutehinson and. Hickman, ‘the new nea in the Lelamds, are great. KETCHEL IS DUCKING LANGFORD Sam Is the Real Champion of the ‘Middlewelahts. Stanley Ketehel still owns the middle. Wwesit tite. His defeat at the hands of Johnson ‘did not Yob the gallant. 158- Pounder of this honor, ‘That Ketchel has mo ver ction whenever Sam EAM fol wis hn the nelghborhood has. Tonk 8 4 mutter of popular discussion. Lavatond Is tooked upon by many fight (ries as being the real middleweight Samplon of the world. -Ketehel 18. sin- islamic ee tie Stowe fe egret wy carta! not to sign up. with Lang. for) N" KevchcleLainatord battle forthe word's middleweight championship would fk sevrnd ‘only In “importance. to the Joteec Jolson fight Langford 8 more ian willie. "Kketehel will mot tal Buse TOMMY BURNS VS, JEANETTE. Thirty-Round Fight in Paris Said to be Almost Certain. ANEW YORK, Feb, 4—tt ts almost cer- {eit now oC rommny Burns, the former Hevryneicht champion, will engage ina Qtr hehe with Joe Jeanette, the Nes heavyweight! atthe Cleque de Pa- Peete Vis fight chub of Paris, the latter Hof Maret tall ty ut, received from Dan MeKit- i te, limo oy Johnson today he says Eid ater Biver, manager of the elub, Snayiyes whol is in Australia, asking poate! Moot Me ton wane 4g fg fesnetto ont’ that. Barns answered that Mie co 1 accept $7,500 and expenses for Bryer BSS hos eabled Burns accepting his Detail aking ‘him to stare for Paris SPORTSMAN JACK NAIL RETIRES. Rectives Big Sum for Big Business . ‘House: ain Yel of Nail Brothers, 461 Sixth Several Vw, York, eetined ron business {Pl dacs ago" by. selling. his. saloon I Stel tor the handsome sum of $155,- fou aly, Null ds ethine the Fichest cok Wma nail’ New ‘Work, his fortune Feo at about $800,000, °° sane sven “wenn ago. two" vou ek ant Tiddle Nal were employed a8 Prana |S" & sporting establishment in mania “avenue, Washington, 0m thal feronlzed by Senators, “Fepresensit- tose nother in authority, The to to SNM a litte money, staked it on a Rafe Wheel and won. They started {aswwrint business: in. Washington, But ag Wie) months, decided. to- try thelr iin Nov York. They sold” out, came fy Sloe and purchased a ‘saloon at the St avenue, "They" prospered. from motty Ouse It became known. thelr Was “Nothing crooked.” After @ BY HAROLD C. McGATH. career of fourteen years at \the above number the ‘Nails moved toa more com: modious establishment at 461 Sixth ave. nue. Dick Croker was a frequent visitor in {his place, Men’ prominent. in the sporting world who visited it included Peter Jackson, George Dixon, Joe Gans and Joe Walcott, ‘pugilists,’ and Isaao Murphy, and Frank Craig, “jockeys. “Jack Nail was a leader ofthe colored Dem ocrats in New York City for years, He founded the Parqueto Political Club and acted as its chief when he was leader of the ‘Twenty-fitth assembly district. Ea: dle Nail died several years ago. NOTES ON THE GAME. We are anxious to hear of the do of the great rivals, Mr.'Ball ‘nd Mtr Fees ter, and don't forget Dougherty and Wick- wate, Pangburn, the southpaw pitcher, is ail broke tp aver the town" (2) Histon, fa ‘own is @ queer name for lel Hie tes gone there to winter, = pa ‘The hotels here are filling up rapiaty. The Arlington has about 8s guest now ark Is running’ to a £Ood house, The Die one, the Bastman, opens robe ‘The query of The Freeman editor seems to be a stunner for the boys, ‘Twill make it moro complicated "by eaying that. this Play “is. perfectly plausible Now: news but the same play Without an assist tnt Raving’ one nudeut If the Leland Giants” trip South palms out! as ‘scheduled It will show wood Yudae ment on the part of Foster. “At that tite all’"big' league. clubs “will” be homeward bound-and tn the North an enriier sched: tle would throw them" in’ direct’ contact withthe big fellows, Some well-known” players who have played: with. the. AriINEtons of ils “city hres" Campbell of the: Minncnpolli, Kes, Stones, Miliner of the Gophers “Hens” Evans, eatcher once with the Philadelphia Giants ; Rube Foster, Dave Wyatt sun Ware.) This club has deteated Gntewued “Duan” Davis, Foster It Js not generally. known, but anyhow Hot Springs hind at one. tine one ot. the reatest colored. baseball team, in. the Countes: “They speak with much pride of the gaines. in) which “they Woteated the famous. tube Foster. they" have, won Above three. or four. games’ from. Taube Foster, one a 17-inning aftaie and a1 i) 9 zame. ‘The baseball tuna of this elty are goins to mako an effort to have Iiube. Foster Andhis Smgresntion stop. off. here for firee oF four games on Mis trp, thie a good baseball town and ‘abou the fst fr'second. weeks in April would. be good time for Rube ad his ball tossers to: hl thevpari: here, asthe hotels willbe rue Ming! shore. tine’ then. oth ‘same holds Hood for the new clubs the Chicago Giants hey have the privilege of Sundey waives ae ales, Yours truly "has deen in Hot Springs about a week now and am enjoying the fine. spring:likte “weattier, also the. bathe Tivas glad to nove that two persone were Sitting ‘on a” corner and basking in’ the hot sin and having coples of ‘The. Pree- man" before then, "Upon. inquiring. T Teamed ‘that the people were enthustastic over the paper, Hut quite a, number did not know Mwhere it could be found. “I got Wise {0 the place ‘and found the paper ail Spread’ out full boom, ‘Phe people of Hot Springs are away up on baseball, this being the training grounds of three big league clubs and a fow hundred cther ‘players, During ‘the Iatter part of Marci the weather Is. fine for baseball ‘nd the country ts surrounded with numerous mountains; these are util Teed for climbing ‘purposed and. serves ‘as @ great method of flesh reducing. It is of generally’ understood, but the ‘hot Water is nota ‘reducer, ‘The ‘vapor and the hot’ rooms have. been brougat_ inte play, ‘but nevertheless "Sou have got’ to Take’ tothe hills after which. you" come back for the sweating process and that ts the secret of the great popularity of the Springs as a training ground. Our astern correspondent should not pein, the leant pecked over Str. Sames Btit’s polite analysis ‘of ‘iis reasonines: All are fable tocmake mistakes, a our Basiern ‘friend aid. mot “know. that Mr Sinith was one Of our greatest. baseball players, he should have welcomed the tact Wen placed ‘betore him. Ail writers Shout, geek much, of, that of which. they Know but litte of. 'atr- Smitn’ is one ‘ot ftp few students of baseball of ou race, being born and. reared in. Chicago. “fe has “played “with and. against. while a here iad ‘with over a, half’ dozen players Sho. are now. stars in" the. big" leagues, Tamely” Schatfor, Morlarity: brothers, Bra: Shaw brothers; O'Leary: and others,” Har- fis the “great second’ baseman and fleld Reheral, ‘acquired ‘the ‘rudiments of his Knowledge while. with a club of ‘which Sinth was captain’ Jimmie was a. great Hunter and rattling) good batter, also a Rng base ‘rumen, The game at present 1s Sudiy in need Of intelligent men on bases Mick as "Sinith, “Patterson, taylor “and Sthers“atl ot. whom <were_ inventors. of fdeas.” All these men have. good, positions how. and are out. of baseball Smith Is a mail carrier, Patterson a policeman, and Taylor has change of a cate in Chicago. 308" church St, Hot Springs, AT Hot Springs has developed some arcat athletes who. Were “native. sons.” John Haynes (Ielondike), who has the credit of Putting gue over, on, Jormson, ts a native: Rector, the great 1odcenrd. sprinter, lives heres Yullan Ware, ‘perhaps’ the most. In- tiitent and altround atiets among: ott feet lived here: Ware. was captain of the baseball teain and was a member of the Tootball team “of the University” of Wisconsin, | After he. graduated ‘he, mnt aged clubs im the copper country” leagite fae acvernt wears. “Ware ‘wash | good Foner and of ideal build. He was also a Plcher and first baseman, “He now has Position in Chieago. which pays him $150 Poritimonth.- Gabbin Mien, the flect- Footed outfielder of the St. Paul Gophers liver heresand” ig now eimploved at ths Southern clubs Mufner isthe peed mare Sela baschal. “E have seen Cobb, Bait Epedier and ‘Keeler, but this Ind has. got San ail ed tora post when ie comes. to Selung downto" first. base. ANT players Sio'know him are aware that fo will inks, second. oF any ‘kind’ of “an infeld {hut “simone Nave ever caught him as weet Miitnes: was three seasona withthe Rovat diamis and then with. the Chicago Talon Giants and one: year with the. St PAU Gophers. “He is just ax fast, as ever Radin Bpeed_ and hitting: helped to pat a crimp in the Zelands last year. would Hoe tt Nieaet wien there are at least Iooked in ‘Chicago when there are 3 five outfielders with bum legs, still they are all signed. . ‘Avout thirteen” years ago the writer ated in thie Tittle, burg and. noticin landed os With uniforms on Tasked for some anes ty ubutt im= on ‘the practice. T waae’a hit with the gang. and’ beams ‘a member of the baseball team, known then as the Arlingtons. We had some warm contests, usually winning. Mr. Al Widen formerly. an old minstrel man Homi arcund. Boston, was head ‘waiter Atha Aniington at that time and ‘as he had ‘a sumcient supply of this wate ne'waa picked 0s mi Fete tins club. “We were In a strained wo eae heacing. to. the. location of. the gonaluon veniehe made “opponents for ts ARHINES: get's we organized a leauue of theotit ellen? Hoe Springs. Littl Rock, Memphis, Birmingham and_Pensa- Rocks MeenEeason, opened. in Hot Springs Ser" opponents beta Litt, Rock, who te eo Covered the: distan our surprise had covered the distance of THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ting up this league we had overlooked the mileage end of the “biz” and it later Proved too much for us; we had one jump. of about 300 miles, one 250, one 210, and 60 was the smaliest. We ‘finished the series with the Birminghams and dis- bandeg, USES JEFFRIES FOR SUBJECT. Pittsburg Pastor Fears Boiler Maker, Like Samson, Can Not “Return.” PITTSBURG, Jan. 24—The Rev. Dr. Q. M. Boughtén, pastor of the — Jacobs Street Methodist’ Protestant Church, the most fashionable and aristocratic in’ Kit- tanning, meandered away from. theology last night and catered to the prize ring when he delivered a sermon on "Can Jeff- ries Come Back?" The Rev. Mr. Bough- ton pointed to the grievous errors men make by becoming passive and thus jeop- ardizing positions in the world they have acquired by hard work and. application. He, continued : “Jeffries persevered as a pugilist until he ‘became ‘the champion. of the. world, Which title he won fairly ‘and honestly, as he was in a class by himself. Then, ike Samson, who sticcumbed to the artful wiles and beauty of Delilah, this powerful man. threw away his strength. When he awakes properly it will be to find a black man battling hard with him for the honor he has held, and it is doubtful if this once Breat_man ‘will be able to again foster the power he once controlled and which made him the Samson of his time. “Th any case he will have to. battle mightily. to regain the ground that he has lost, and T am a firm believer in biblical history and liken Jeffries unto Samson in a great many respects, T should like to see history i this particular instance re- versed, but it is doubtful, very doubtful, if such will be the ease,” ‘The sermon, which was principally for men, has catised a great deal of com- ment. but no adverse criticism in spite of the faet that It is the first’ time a, ‘live sporting tople was ever taken for a theme Sn thie iccene: KID WHITE RETURNS TO RING. ‘ Kid White, one of the best known lightweight — box- 2 ers In. the coun- ‘i . try, of Pittsburg, Pa, “has started into training after three months. of € : quiet and rest E . the Kia’ is took: a, ing fine and. is $ 3 showing some un: usual scientific BP Sepa in “the pa % kilistie are His Wind being ‘at the a highest." physteal 4 gf mark. makes his Gf conaition par ex- pe 4 gelient. | White ae at has Dicked up Lm? zoe” very clever s Foot ‘work and critics are making F —imuch” ado. about Pe it rhe xia’ is cs aaxious. to. mect eS any’ 135-pounder : in the country be- a fore any club ot- . fering a ‘reason- able purse, Pitts- burgers are wish- tng that Someone Would accept his would accept his Kid White, one j of the best khown lightweight — box- ‘ ers in, the coun- =. : try, of Pittsburg, Pa., “has started into training after ‘ three months 01 € quiet_ and rest, = ‘The Kid’ is look a «(ie fine and. is > s showing some un- x usual. selentitic Step “the pa kilistic "art. His Wind being at the a highest" physical x gf mark makes his 2 condition par ex- p 3 getient” Wh ee we has picked up a some. very clever so foot ‘work and P*, —crities are making f much. ado. about fit The Kia is - anxious, to meet . any 195-pounder , inthe country be- ; fore any club of- a fering a reason- able purse, Pitts- burgers are wish- tng’ that" someone Would accept his challenge in order doing during his long retirement. Some that ‘they may see what the Kid has been say he cannot make it; others say’ he can. His address is 1400 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Pa, KNOCKOUTS ARE LANDED AT OLD CITY HALL SHOW Crouse and Connors Put Their Oppo- nents to Sleep in Short Order. PITTSBURG, Jan. 25.—Old City Hall was. the scene’ of another classy “boxing show last night and a crowd estimated at 1,000 witnessed “four good ‘mils, — ‘The main bout, which brought together Frank Moran of ‘the Northside and Thunderbolt Ed Smith, a Negro, of Columbus, 0. did not compare with the other three mills on the program, but at that it proved a treat to the spectators, “'The local boy aid most ot the fighting and hada shade at the end of the contest. His inability to fol low up advantages which were. popping Uy about every minute was the only, reason he did not beat the colored: man. ‘Smith covered at every opportunity, but wher he did open up he sailed into’ Moran and landed ‘heavily. “He was many” inches shorter than Moran and had little wouble in getting out of reach of his blows, Inv: ery round was about even, Moran having the best of the, frst part and the Ohi hoxer the ‘rest of the period. The other three goes, however, were hummers, two of them failing to last. the Scheduled six tounds, Battling Connors slammed away at Kid Steptoo until he finally caught him on the jaw in. th third round, the result being that the col ored boy had to be carried to his corer Snd_ revived: ‘Connors fought ‘well, but his anxiety to finish his opponent quickls was. the only reason three rounds wert Feared. “Wo showla have proved suth lent. Buck Crouse, the Northside boy whe has been displaying such great form late: Iv, stacked up against. Frank Walling 0 the Southside.’ Grouve. commenced jabbing Walling with his left until It got. thresome and then banged over @ short right hook ‘whieh caught" the Southsider on “the aw Aropping him like a log. It happened tt the second round, -‘There are many ‘Deo ple around here who are pleking Crouse to peat anyone at his. weight within t short time. Its going to be hard finding men his size, as he is too heavy fort Welter and not big enough fora middle: weight. He is improving every day and Inoks to be'a comer, taken from any anil ata. ‘The opening mill brought Kid Hogar and Kid Levine together. Levine took Kid Sullivan's place, who failed to appear Hogan. had the best of the six-round av gument, but he had to show everything. he possessed In the line of punches. Levine Was game to the core and fought back Well. “Hogan tad fim going in the last period and would probably have, put_him Away in another round or so." Tom Bod: Kin refereed the preliminaries. ‘Dhe preliminaries were 80 good that, the crowd settled back to await. the start of What was. promised to be the star event of the evening. While the heavyweights Were getting ready a small army of bOx- era hopped into the ring and were. pre- Sented to. the audience. ‘Tom Longboat the Indian, and” Perey’ Smallwood, whd will meet in a 12-mile champlonship race at the Expo rink Thursday night, received & flattering ‘reception. when introduced ‘MM, J. Connelly, better known as Buck Cor- nelius, who was the third man in the ring for the main bout, was given a Toyal wel come when he climbed through the rppes Tt the votes of the Pittsburg sports de cide who shall referee the Jeffries-Jobn- Son fight. Buck has the job, "He was ap- plauded long and. loud and the crowd Wanted a speech, but Fuck declined with Riwave of the hand.” Buck kept after the principals in the main bout, He wouldn't Band for stalling an dhe worked: harde than elthér of the fighters. "He. showed hig experience in separating the men and wasn't afraid to foree them apart with Series of wild swings. His work pleased tne owe top) CUBANS MAKE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO GET INTO OR- * GANIZED BASEBALL. Draw Line on Americans of Dark Hue. By Davip Wrarr, “Hank” O'Day went over to Cuba this fall for the purpose of umpiring games between star teams from the States and the Cuban ball tossers. It is a well- Known fact that O'Day is one of the best umpires in the country and a iar sphinx on discipline of ball players he 1s efficient and fearless and generally ren- ders decisions as he sees them but within striet accord to the rules. It seems that ‘O'Day lost just a little of his fron nerve eet ma organized baseball in the States. ‘The Cubans swallowed the batt and after assuming "the true old “artront they at oni ie ‘color line. ‘The suprem court of baseball did not say so. much in Words, but they did drop a modest little hint that, as far as baseball is concerned, there was not much to choose. between when it comes to an issue of a lot. of Spanish-American Negroes ‘and. the Afto- American ‘Negroes. ‘This bit of informa- tion as solicited on the part of the island- ers could have been spared, as. they are fully aware that the majority of thelr players are as black as the proverbial ace of spades and could not pass as anything in the human race other than Negroes, ‘The stiffness of these black, islanders ts the prize joke of the year. After practi- cally being learned baseball by our boys, they now assume. the. Ameriean attitude and try to hand us a “bunch.” Bud Fow- er paiyed ball in Cuba twenty-five years ago and Mr. Ed Lamar has been import: ing colored players and teams. from. the States since Is08. “The Cubans have een Close students and diligent copyers of our colored boys" style of play for years, and our Inds have made regular winter trips, Imparting “valuable ‘information to the Cubans, the same causing an exertion of much patience and quite -a lot of fatigue in trying to show them the way ; they now get all swelled up and tir upon. thelt teachers."'They have ‘made “use” of some of our best and most talented players, and it, ig at cwellcknown fact ‘that’ before the AdVAM of our boys upon the island. they Wer 2 lot of ‘mechanical players, pure 4nd. simple. "rhein skill_as’ players has taken on quite an impetus in the last. 12 Years, ‘which is about the. lite of the ad- Vent of our best talent. ‘Bancroft of Cin- Ginnatl tad been thers years before, bul Wwe saw no evidence of his great baseball Knowledge in the playing end of the game, T rejoice over: the fact that the Cubans have “been Set" right, "stil they probably probably realized that they were In the Same. predicament that We are. in. right here in the States. "In view of the fact that the Cubans have been busy ‘sending out statements in reply to. managers ‘of white clubs, as the latter thought the tine drawing was on them, which is” more proof as to what people look upon them 2s being. “he nerve and boldness of the Gunans-is the limit, and all colored. play- ‘sand managers “should ‘take notice Terore. they announced that. they had drawn the color line, they made sure that their membership in’ the ‘National Assoc ation ‘of Colored Baseball Clubs ‘in. the States, thereby assuring them a nice finan- Glal harvest at the expense of our boy's ‘his phase of the question should not be overlooked for various reasons, ‘some of Which are these: "The Cuban Stars, who Toured ‘the ‘States last year, would’ have een forced to #0 back real early only for ‘our boys coming to thelr financial rescue they Tanded' in Chicago all down and out, thelr ‘appearance indicating fare. of the box car variety; they struck, Chicago. tn the Hottest part’ of ‘the city league race, in which the Leland Giants were fighting for the lead. “Phir manager surrounded himself with all the influence in the elty and after repeated appeals, the ‘Lelands Agreed to take a chance of being put out of the running in order to keep the Cus hans" meal ticket up above par.” ‘The Le- lands ‘only had. three pitehers and they had thelr’ hands Tull in. the: city” league and_Wwere Worked overtime. in. order. to Keep ‘up tothe pace that was being set by ‘the other five clubs. in the Teague. The management of the Lelands, as well as numerous friends and admirers, recog. higed the tact that our boys were taking a long chance of losing the great honor of Winning the pennant in the first. Teague that a-colored team had Deen a member ofthe same having a working agreement With “organized baseball." Nevertheless they gave the. weather-beaten Cubans. a whirl “and by so doing they were worked Yo the’ full limit of endurance. Several Players were “injured, thereby” depriving the club of thelr services for the balance of the season. ‘The whole series of three Weeks or more was replete with accidents, Which resulted In Injuries to players." Tn order. to protect thelr interests in the Teague they were forced to use material from inferior teams against the islanders. ‘The battles between these teams were waged with such a war-like aspect that It Rroused the entire baseball public. Rival. ry was at fever heat and hatred eropped Sue and reached such a state of develop- tneni—-not only on the part of the players but with spectators—that definite. police protection “to. prevent outbreaks on. the part of over-zealous admirers became the Tule, °° Several attempts. at tiot were queltea by the potiee and It was soon seen that the ‘sentiment of three fans. out of every. five was with the Cubans: ‘news- papers as well-as umpires were with them hnd they tried in every possible way to discredit the Lelands, but in. spite of all these handicaps they” held thelr own and proved conclusively that, they wielded a Inaster hand. Rube Foster was perhaps the only pitcher In. the States who. de- feated the’ great Cuban wonder, Mendey. ‘The loyalty and sentiment displayed be- fore the Islanders is probably what caused them. to believe they were to. high—soci- ally speaking —to have our boys cavorting arqund. thelr diamonds, ‘These same Cubans will embark for the States in March, landing, it Is said, at New ‘Orleans. ‘They will make it to’ the Wingy ‘City about June, where they, are Scheduted for the whole’ month. A char. acteristic of them Is to give you the glad hand, having a dirk Concealed in. the other, ‘When this hand is extended, that {s, when thelr fighting tricks should’ come Into’ play, we should give them the shoul- der and ‘elbow "em on. You know it's tough picking without our game; the peo- ple with whom they. saw ft to cast, thet for this fall wilt be busy” playing out lon league schedules and will not know the Cubans “are on earth; these same. league men around whose firesides the islanders imave ‘made an attempt to sit, have been placed under contract with a few clauses Added which prohibits barnstorming trips, post-season games, ¢tc. This latter move puts quite acerimp inte the aspirations of the astute ‘Cubans, but they are up and doing just the same, and after, getting thelr tanks to going they have advertised for league clubs of the class, a variety to train upon the island this. spring, agree- ing to ‘give sald club $1,500. for twelve gnmes and expenses. for players of from #12" to $20. This wise move to get the Ante-season money, also to slide into the food graces of the powers that be in Daseball, has so far passed unnoticed. | It wil hafdly be. considered ina serious manner, a8 the big leagues have a super- fuous amount of the coin of the realm. Training trips are for the physical bene- fit of the players, the financial end “being Of ‘secondary’ consideration, If a team could be assured of physical fitness which would enable them t0 Win a pennant, they would ‘train at the North "Pole, where there Is not-a dollar in sight ‘The supposition that magnates or own- ers run the business of baseball clubs and leagues, in the main 8 quite true, but. the players’ are. the ambitious ones in draw- Ing. the ‘color line; therefore T am no more in Jove with Cuban players. than with the oMeials, as it was) the players who refused and’ would: not. tolerate. col- bored Inds from the ‘States on, thelr team Fight In Chieago when they had. such a list of cripples. that a whole week was cancelled and the team about broken up. Mr. Lamar insisted and produced two star Pitchers from our ‘boys, whereupon the Players. wrote to, Cuba, the officials In MITCHELL, IND. Misses Thomas and Todd, of Orleans, attended quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night... Rev. J. M. Long, P. E., held his second quarterly meeting Sunday night and preached an able sermon to a large congregation... Mrs. Mayberry, ‘of St. Louis, fe visiting Mrs: Anna Knight... -Mrs, | Josephine Finley is on the sick list... .Miss Alice Finley, of Bedford, was here to see her mother, who is sick....Mr. Harry Ed- munds js one of the coming young men of the A. M. E, Church, and he proves himself quite proficient ‘as superintend- ent of the Sunday school. “Rev. Mason filled his pulpit Sunday, and was enter- faiped ‘at "dinner by Mi” Henry Cooper and wife....Mrs, Ellen Rain is able to be out again, after a few days’ illness. :...Rev. H. J. ‘Thompson made a busi- hess trip to Bedford last week. WHY YOU SHOULDINSURE IN THE NATIONAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, Of Nashville, Tenn., It is the best protection devised for the wage earner. It insures you against sickness, accident and death. It pays you weekly, and does not wait until you are well. 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DaEneCDeEES IenG etal sin Nees ati ( 1B) ElGerg WO pPgtit eZ S i SF | ilMP = See) PEO! oS oat Fee tare : «a BaEg Regs 25 cont, at all dru Once Tried, Always Used, Canara ape mR b Ws ki } ALS, ; Pe ral Wt eee 7) ag gs a BAR FIXTURES, w DRAIN-BOARDS, “i Dae Brn, Copper, Nie and a Tice tn Pa Ores an Wot ae Toe Be THE HARVEY CHEMICAL CO, an a sep 908 UATE “SW Makes Copper Uke Gold CHICAGO OFFICE 59 Washington Street. Phone, Randolph, 175. Evonuoyen a2) Mondiae Be Rowen bes. It you would keep abreast of the times then you should read ‘The Freeman each eek at six months, 85 omts; one year, 8 They lace in front, a feature that makes them easily adjusted, that gives to the back the smoothness demanded by close-fitting gowns. And this is but one of the superiorities of Gossard corsets. They are comfortable, the styles conform to every demand of fashion and they give the figure a natural, graceful contour. They are serviceable, everything used in their construction is first quality. MISS YATES: THE CORSETIERE who is demonstrating these cor-sets, will account it a pleasure to tell you of more of them; to show you the new spring models and to fit you. You'll find her in the corset department. —Third floor, south. L. S Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Mr. G. H. Farson continues seriously ill at his home, 614 W Eleventh street. The Magnolia Club, met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Annie Duncan, 629 Ogden street. Pens. George and William Scott, of Athens, Ohio, have taken up permanent residence in this city. Geo. Washington's Inauguration and a galaxy of Races will be given at Simpson Chapel, February 22. Mrs. M. C. Wilson, San Antonio, Tex., who has been visiting in this city, has gone to Jacksonville, Ill., for a short stay. Dr. S. A. Furniss is in New York City attending the meeting of the Executive Board of the National Business Men's League. Dr. F. S. Delaney passed through the city Wednesday with the remains of his brother, Placido, for burial at Xenia, Ohio. The ladies of Indianapolis will find real bargains in the sample sale of women's shoes is on Saturday at the J. & K. shoe store. Mr. Herbert Scott, who has been residing in Chicago and Columbus, O., returned home Tuesday. He reports that his brother Ben continues very ill. He is going to buy shoes you will profit by buying carefully the advertisement of the J. & K. shoe store, which appears elsewhere in this issue. W. R. Wilson, D. D., the evangelist, of Cleveland, O., will preach at the Metropolitan Baptist Church next Sunday night, Serate avenue. Theme, "The Way to Daniel Payne Jones, D. D., evangelist, lecturer, business manager of "The Baptist Opinion" and superintendent of the agency of McKinley Extension University, is in the city. Evangelist W. R. Wilson, D. D., of Cleveland, O., will read a paper on "Apostles before the Ministerial Conference" at the Union Baptist Church, corner of St Clair street and Senate avenue. Such bargains are seldom offered as are quoted at the J. & K. shoe store for ladies only. The sale is on Saturday. Splendid summer shirts cost $4.50 and summer shoes that cost $4.50 going at $1.50 and $1.90 the pair. oG early and avoid the rush. Mr. James T. Cromwell announces the marriage of his daughter, Amelia Marinda, in the University of Alabama at Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Mr. Roberts is professor of history at Tuskegee and instructor in the Indianapolis public school. Mr. William Lacey informs The Free- Extra Special! $15 to $18 Coats $5 Tomorrow Saturday, Jan. 29 A clearance! Earlier in the season these fine broadcloths, kerseys and mixtures represented our best coats, now broken sizes bring their price down to $5.00, which gives you no clue to their beauty, but is an irresistible argument in their favor. DRESSES One-piece dresses of fine imported chiffon panama, broadcloth, volles and moire silk in all leading shades, value $15.00.....$4.95 CAPES Capes, "militaire," in different colors, $7.50 values, sale price.....$3.00 Military capes, Hudson-Fulton style and brass buttons, $9.00 quality.....$3.45 Mall Orders Filled Promptly. Domb Bros. 134 W. Wash. St., Indianapolis man that the June Bros., who purchased Haynes cane in North Pennsylvania street, will retain colored waiters. Mr. Lacey will resign his position as head waiter to accept a position under Mayor Maynard. There are a lot of sample shoes to be disposed of at the J. & K. shoe store. This store is located at 30 North Pennsylvania 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. Mr. Charles Hall of the Census Bureau, Washington. D. C. accompanied by his wife, were in the city Monday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown, in West Twelfth street, Mr. Hall returned to Washington Tuesday while Mrs. Hall will tour California. He out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral of Clarence W. Baxter, who died January 28 and was buried Monday, February 1, were Mrs. Jennie Baxter, his mother, and Mrs. Anna Robbins, unhontown Pa.; Mrs. Maudie Brown, Greenwich Pa.; Mrs. Martha John, New Castle Pa. Allens Chapel A. M. E. Church second quarterly meeting Sunday. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. and 8 p. m. by P. E. Hunter Simpson Chapel M. E. Church, followed by Simpson Chapel M. E. Church, followed by communion. Sunday school at 1 p. m. A. C. E.? 7 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. Simpson Chapel M. E. Church, followed by Mrs. Hampton Ophelia Douglass, the beloved mother of Mr. George L. Woffton, died here Saturday, January 22. The body was shipped to the deceased's home, Nashville. Tenm. Mr. Woffton was a member of the church and an active member in the Afro-American Protective Association of this city. The Witherspoon United Presbyterian church choir will give its regular monthly choir concert on Friday and o'clock. Come. The program rendered by the Y. P. C. U. on last Sabbath evening was a splendid success. "The Young Woman and the Church," a paper read by Miss Hilda Reeder, deserves special DR. SMYTH SURPRISED. At the close of services last Friday evening about 30 members of the East Side Smythe community Smythe with two large baskets of groceries and fruit. Mrs. Ada Golns made a felicitous speech of presentation, to which Dr. Smythe replied in suitable term. CARD OF THANKS. Mr. Clarence W. Baxter and family and Rev. Geo. C. Sampson and family desire to thank the members of Allen and Geo. C. Sampson for untiring watchfulness and kindness shown the dear wife, mother, daughter and sister, Georgetta Sampson Baxter, during her illness. May God bless her the Mrs. Clarence W. Baxter and Rev. Geo. C. Sampson. FRANK DURESON ARRESTED. Frank Duerson, proprietor of The Parker Hotel and well known in lodge circles, who is said to have embezzled the company two years ago, and who left the city after the grand jury had indicted him, was arrested Wednesday by Detective Kurtz. Duerson has been spending his time there and did not return until a few days ago. MINERS TAKE NOTICE. It is with especial pleasure that The Freeman calls the attention of the colored miners in the city at present to the firm, whose advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue, are putting forth to the ride one unique propensity to devised in the springs. They have perfected a bed spring that conforms to all parts of the body at the same time, thereby affording them the hard day's work in the mines you will and that you feel like you have had two nights repose in one after a night's rest in the mines. They willigate before leaving town. The Freeman will be glad to give you any further information you may require. Call at our office and register. All delegates are WHERE TO GO AFTER THE SHOW. Get With Folite Society at the Washington Cafe. The question is often asked by many "Where is a decent restaurant in this city," and it is a puzzling one to you unless you happen to think of what a splendid restaurant at 130 North Senate avenue. This is the place where polite people gather each day for a first-class meal because they get the service. Mr. Washington has a restaurant in the most u-po-tde manner. It is an ideal place to go to after the show and there will be many of the "particular folks who will go there week after week after a performance of the Set" and be made well pleased. This is the same cafe in which Jack Johnson dined in and spoke so well of the cooking. Mr. Washington is a well experienced chef, and "at it" for many years. By looking over the following menu you will be able to get an idea of what class a house the Washington Cafe is: (SUNDAY) DINNER-25C. Soup, Mulligatawney. Rooster House Roast. Drip Gravy. Entrée. Chicken Pot Pie, Egg Dumplings. Pizza. Ribs. Pinto Beans. Creamed Mashed Potatoes. Brown Sweet Potatoes. Baked Apple Dumpling Cider Sauce. Strawberry Cream with Chocolate Cake. EXTRA DINNERS - 40C. Soup Mulligatainwey. Roast Young Potatoes, Ower Dressing. Roast Young Ducklings, Sage Dressing. Half Spring Chicken Fried, with Cream or Brown Gravy. Broiled Tenderloin Steak with Spanish Sauce. Side Dishes and Relishes. Cream Mashed Potatoes. Brown Sweet Potatoes. Snaggletoot Italian. Hot Biscuits. Baked Apple Dumpling, Cider Sauce. Fruit Ambrosia, Strawberry Cream. Chocolate Cake. JONES TABERNAGLE A. M. E. ZION INJURY Rev. H. J. Callis, Pastor. Sunday is second quarterly meeting. The Persiding Elder, Rev. J. H. Manley, will preach at 10:45 a. m. Rev. H. L. Miller, will preach at 5:00 p. m. which service the holy communion will be celebrated. All evangelical pastors and their congregations are invited to this service. pastor will preach at 7:30 p. m. Subject "The Victory That Overcomes the World." Quarterly Love Feast Monday at 8 o'clock. Sunday school at 12:45 and Christian Endeavor at 6:30. The Ladies' Social Club will be en certained at the day after daytime, by Mrs. Lizzie Duncan. BETHEL CHURCH. A large congregation was present at each service at Bethel last Sunday. At 7:30 p.m. a large congregation to a large and appreciative audience, and at 7:30 p.m. D. Drmythe preached to another large congregation from the sub-zone "Silence in Heaven for the space of Half a Church" to the church at the close of the sermon. The second pleasant Sunday afternoon, held at 3:30 p.m. m., drew one of the congregants to the church for a long time, and the program was rendered by a choir of 39 assists, assisted by some of the city's musicians. The much praise cannot be given to the pastor and choir for such a musical treat. The pastor will preach Sunday morning, subject, "Man in Heaven." At 7:30 p.m. m. Rev. T. A. Wilson, the great Holy Ghost preacher, will preach. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Be your own boss. Practically no capital to invest, but money-making office business at home space canvassing. Particulars 25 cents silver. Matchman & Co, 305 Elm St., Danyllly, IL. 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 skin bleach or skin preparation. Try it and see. Regular skin, cents. Agents wanted. Reed & Co., Lincoln, Ill. WAITERS' CLUB AND CAFE In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fall to look in on the splendidly located, well appointed Walters' Club and cafe; nothing like it in the city. The staff are very friendly and special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets, and Sunday dinners; service the very best at reasonable prices. Eugene Armstrong, president; Joseph Holloway, owner; and New phone 3992; Old phone, 7579; BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bladau's Drug Store. Persons wanted to sell articles; quick money made. Write for articulars. Occidental Supply Co. 527 W. 121th street, Indianapolis, Ind. Send us one dime and receive a practical household article. Wonderful invention. Saves time and labor. Spencer Supply Co. Box 138, Evansville, Ind. Agents wanted - To sell our Wonderful Marquette Massage Skin Food. Write for particulars. Spencer Supply Company, Box 138, Evansville, Ind. Become beautiful. Keep the bloom of youth. Try a three ounce jar of our massage cream and skin fod, only 35 cents. Spencer Supply Company, Box 138, Evansville, Ind. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists. 359% 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 if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178: Old. Main 4032. COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss; In the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana. No. 18494. William Nettles vs. Hiram Bellew. No. 18494. LEONARD M. QUILL, Clerk. Duvall & Fiscus, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 409-412 Law Building. Willett's Pies, "Theyre Different" Ask your Grocer and at Restaurants. Willett's Pie Co. 1414-16 N. Senate Avenue. J. WALTER HODGE, REAL ESTATE. Fire, Accident and Health Insurance. See me for bargains if you are looking for a home or investment. Cash or easy payments. BOTH PHONES 1173. 536 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind WANTED An organizer for the Afro-American Order of Owls. For particulars, write G. W. Bland, Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Ind. $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 WELBORN VICTOR JENKINS, Editor Colored People's Magazine 278 W. Mitchell St., Atlanta, Ga. In Lace Curtains, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Blankets, Comforts, Towels, Men's Shirts and Underwear. CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodan. draggest. Indianapolis. Ind. MARRY—We introduce refine and cultured colored ladies and gentlemen. Some wealthy. Send 2c stamp for circular. L. R. BENNETT. R. No. 36 Peoria. Il. 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. Tailoring Co. 113 S. Illinois Street. SHOT BILLY KNOX First Gun Fired Today. MY OPENING New Store, New Goods, New Methods. TAILORING At Popular Prices. To-day, Saturday, Feb. 5, $5.00 Trousers Made to Order, 75c, WITH SUIT ORDER. ONE DAY ONLY. BE THERE KNOX The Tailor, 60-On the Circle-60 THE man with "push" doesn't need a "pull." 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Make unhappy fucky. Gives proper advice. Answers all questions correcti- ings. Madam Harper, 641 East Miami street, Indianapoli ARE FOR YOUR FAMILY WHILE LIVING. CAN NOT AFTER DEATH OVERTAKES YOU. Coal that Saves you Money All Heat Lump.....$3.50 per ton All Heat Egg.....3.50 per ton Best Rescreened Indiana Lump.....4.00 per ton Pocahontas Mine Run.....5.00 per ton Sample order of All Heat or All Heat Egg, one-half ton.....1.90 Please order more special attention. No Phone: (504) 580-2222 TheKey of Mystery All your troubles can be solved by consulting Madam Harper. Make unhappy, happy; unlucky, lucky. Gives proper advice. Answers all questions correctly. Call day or evenings. Madam Harper, 641 East Miami street, Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Th If you die in Mosaic At Just think of it! Before you will draw out, you will What chance have you t into which you can place heirs will receive at your THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR YEAR D You are duty bound to thing, when your eyes are c better to recommend to you Mosaic Templars of Ameri lars for Three. 00 Three Hundred Dollars $300.00 If you die in the National Order of the saic Templars of America. It! Before you can pay into the Order as much as you out, you will have been a member one hundred years. Once have you to lose? There is no investment on earth you can place your money and get a guarantee that your receive at your death ORED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE DOLLARS PER YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE duty bound to leave those who depend upon you, some our eyes are closed in death, and we know of nothing commend to you than the great National Order of the ars of America, which will pay you Three Hundred Dol- 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 take pride in heralding the written or unwritten, were sth wholly the product of Negro b to prepare to die, but is empi prove his condition in this lie up to the true principles of h BLAZED A WAY WHICH O T Thousands of men and wders because they objected to flying banners and streaming but looking after the sick and of America adopted a simple the first Fraternal institution Endowment feature. It has bnal Orders in the world. or was organized in 1882 by Negroes, and its founders heralding the fact that not one line of its secret works, written, were stolen from any white man's order; but isDUCT of Negro brains. It not only admonishes the Negro lie, but is emphatic in teaching him how to live and imitition in this life by self-help, thrift, industry and living principles of honesty. WAY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING—NEW IDEAS of men and women have remained out of Fraternal Orchestra objected to the time-worn custom of marching under and streaming Regalia, also the practice of doing naught over the sick and burying the dead. The Mosaic Templars adopted a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its regalia, and was normal institution in the United States to introduce the nature. It has been adopted by all of the leading Fraterne world. NAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OF STRENGTH—DON'T OWE A DOLLAR and conservative business methods we place our finance where it cannot be shaken. Through our Endowment we have paid out to widows and orphans nearly a half. All of our claims are paid to date, and we pay them are filed in this office—there is no delaying or waiting, not the money. We never allow our reserve fund to fall out, of the value of policies in force. Insurance Experts is out as a safe margin, and we strictly adhere to it. MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTIES— 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 propt of Negro 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. BIG MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTIES— WRITE FOR INSTRUCTIONS can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosaic Lodges. For deputy sets up a Lodge of thirty members at $3.50 each; His Charter will cost him $15.00 and the Policy for 15c, which would amount to $22.50, leaving the Deputy a $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of ordinary ability two Lodges per month; a wide-awake hustling Deputy four or five. If you are not a member of the Mosaic America, join at once. If there is not a Lodge in your site to headquarters and we will send somebody to organize 25,000 members scattered over the United States, the same rights, benefits and privileges as the men these thousands and will help you if you will only enrich 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. Epic Templars of America, Little Rock, Ark. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 5041/2 West Ninth Street. J: E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. ng Number, April 2d W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., $ 5041/2 $ West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. For Men and Women. All the Latest Creations for Spring and Summer Wear. NATIONAL ORDER