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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER FEB 14 1910 VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 7 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL DISCUSSION OF THE NEGRO EXPOSITION IN HOUSE Concerning the Fiftieth Anniversary of Emancipation-The Death of Rev. Lee-Dr. S. A. Furniss in the City Last Week. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., February 9. — The very able and comprehensive address of Representative E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio, last Thursday, in the House in support of the bill providing for a commission of the Senate to investigate a semi-centennial exposition in 1912, demonstrative of the progress of the Negro since emancipation, leaves little room for doubt as to its adoption by the Sixty-seventy-seventy congressional members who voted by prominent members of the lower House following Mr. Taylor's eloment presentation of the reasons for the passage of the measure, and when the full committee on expositions and industry was decided that the bill should be recommended for adoption by Congress. This indicates a triumph for the energetic and intelligently directed efforts of Auditor Ralph W. Tyler and Mr. Emnett J. Scott, and secured their consent to the Senate Taylor and Rodenberg immediately following the recommendation of the project by President Taft in his annual message, and secured their consent to a favorable report has now been ordered. A similar resolution has been presented in the Senate by Senator Jones, of Washington, upon the matter under which he will be granted this week. This is the enterprise inaugurated last summer at the Louisville convention of the National Negro Business League, and both races, North East, and West, will be held by the commission will be created by Congress at an early date, after which the personnel of the body will be given careful training, and in whose judgment that the men selected will be experienced in exposition management, well-known to the country at large, and in whose judgment that the people have full confidence. The places pay no salary, but the bill carries an appropriation of $5,000 for expenses. The commission will be required to report findings on the first Monday in December, the opening of the next session of Congress. . . . Advocating the passage of the bill along the lines recommended by the President, Mr. Taylor, whose friendship for the Negro and whose interest in all that leads toward his advancement has been many previous occasions, said in part: "The year 1913 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the emancipation, granting freedom to the Negro, and for the first time that his advancement must go into the world and be self-supporting. A great exposition, showing the tremendous strides this race has made in the industrial, commercial, business and professional life, would be of great benefit and tremendous education value, not only to the Negro, but to the white race throughout the country." "I am glad to say that this movement has not only met with the approval of the North, Negro but has been encouraged, and the South, but has been prominent white people and by the press, men of the South are as much interested in the exposition of this kind, and have shown their interest in the project toward the project as any other section of the country. "I hope and believe that this resolution now, before the committee to which it has been addressed, was availably reported and passed by both the House and the Senate of the United States, for more useful purpose could be served to teach the progress of the Negro in his fifty years of freedom in an educational, moral, direction? To be a success it must not be the way the people alone, but should be a matter in which whole American people, white and color, should take an active interest. There has been a progress during recent years, and there may be feeling that there have been too many; the exposition of this kind, which serves such an important purpose, should be encouraged, particularly when in it teach the world a lesson, showk how it is possible for two races to live together in the South. Mr Taylor further accounted the history of the Negro and his relation to the development of the American nation, and said, "I approve of a commission of prominent men, first, to determine its advisability, and second, to lay out a plan for its assimilation. It seems to me that the Negro is the most important group. Will such an exposition benefit the race?" If this commission determined it will, there can be no valid objection to the commission of this country to such an exposition. living deep and effectively into statistic showing the marvelous progress of the Negro in the civilization, the civilization—funds, religion, education, professional equipment and the productive industries—Mr. Taylor emphasized his belief that good would flow out of a monumental effort to worthy achievements—that the exposition would tell a story of intense human intelligence. Said he, in conclusion: "It would not only one of its kind, and would, therefore, be its laudable purpose, the center of欲念 of all thinking people of this country, but also give inspiration to the Negroes of the black race stir in the breasts of the whites a spirit of rejoicing in a success to which they had loaned their efforts. It appeals to progress; it appeals to prosperity. It appeals to any man who has the best interest in the people, who believes in progress, prosperity and posterity. (Prolonged applause.) Mr. Taylor is being warmly congratulated upon a skier for his brilliant argument, measure, and the broad-minded members from Ohio's twelfth district has won a lasting place in the heart of the Negro millions in America. . . . Although not wholly unexpected, the death of Rev. George W. Lee, pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, which held morning at 10 o'clock, came as a shock to many of friends all over the country. For eight months he had been a sufferer from asthma, and this affliction, with other hundreds of members of his own and many of his friends, was announced from nearly a pulpit in Washington before the close of the morning services, and immediately hundreds of members of his own and many of his friends, were to the family residence, 1928. Eleventh street northwest, to assure themselves of the dreaded truth, and there were many visible evidences of the grief they felt to the demise of the splendid man of God. The body of Dr. Lee was taken to the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church at 9 p.m. on Friday, in state until 11 a.m. clock Thursday morning, the hour set for the funeral. Arrangements were made by which Rev. After H. Brooks, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, the services, assisted by Rev. M. W. D. Norman, of the Metropolitan Baptist Church; Rev. E. B. Gordon, pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church; Rev. W. Bishon Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist Church. The memorial tributes were masterpieces of eloquence, and the sorrow expressed was sincere and heartfelt. The congregation began to accommodate the crowd, which lined the sidewalks for several blocks. The palebearers were selected from memorial tributes, the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the St. Luke's and the True Reformers, with all of which orders Dr. Norman, of the Odd Fellows. The interment was at Payne's Cemetery. Dr. Summer A. Furniss, of Indianapolis, Ind., a leading practitioner of the Hoosier State and a factor of great interest to the military and the picturesque battle ground, spent a few hours in the city last week, enroute homeward from the New York meeting of the executive committee of the Army, of which he has been a highly useful member for seven years. Dr. Furniss was the guest of Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. Church, of the New York military institute of the political social and industrial conditions of his locality, and of the country at large, and thought that the colored people had a promising future if they would closely study the political power scientifically and with an eye-single to the greatest good to the greatest number, and be loyal to one another in all their dealings. He paid a high compliment to the service of the Negro voters of the State would stand by him in his coming fight for re-election. He had to hurry home on account of the meeting or to be a delegate, and thus could not remain tendered by the Washingtonians in honor of his colleague on the executive committee of the Army. He was quite enthusiastic over the prospects of the Lincoln Memorial Hospital of which he is chief surgeon and executive head. This institution, designed to treat patients who cannot secure proper accommodations elsewhere, has now a fine, modern building in a desirable section of the city of Indianapolis. He was over thirty persons at one time. The consulting staff of physicians is equal to the best in the community, and the opportunity thus afforded aspiring young men in such a position as Indianapolis and was the first colored physician to be appointed an interne in the City Hospital. He enjoys the comfort and esteem of the Army. He is superintendent and was faithful in the administration of every trust committed to his keeping. He is a brother of Dr. H. W. Furniss, Minister to Halt, and a superior in the administration of the city postoffice at Indianapolis. Dr. Furniss wants no political office for himself, but is always willing to help a friend whose taste ward the public service. The country will be this brainy and unselfish young leader. Miss Lulu Vere Childers, who has been in dismay, for some time, has resumed INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1910. THE TRAVELER'S COMBATANT. DESPAIR THE HINDERANCE. APPARENT DIFFICULTIES. THE AMBITIOUS MAN. THE CHRISTIAN G.I.H. her duties as choreor of the talented vested choir of Howard University. "The Watermelon Trust," Messrs. Sherman Coates and Gründy, their accomplished wife, were the topliners last week with the Sam Devere Company, which appeared at Kernan's Lyceum Theater. As usual, they carried their accomplishments a quarter and responded to repeated encores nightly. To your correspondent Messrs. Coates and Gründy confirmed the rumor that they aggregation next season, the quartet being written in as the stars. The piece has not yet been fully decided upon, but the ideas are pretty well worked out, and it is under the personal supervision of Mr. Harry Martell, of the fir mof Whallen & Martell. Miss Cora B, Hawkins, of Chicago, who was acknowledged to be the most rapid typewriter in the forestry bureau, has been transferred to the census office. She now cored her have made their appearance in this bureau. Mr. Daniel Murray denies that he is a candidate for the office of assessor for the Columbia. Mr. Murray has been, for many years, an assistant librarian of Congress. The register of the treasury and Mrs. W. T. Vernon were hosts at a dinner party Monday evening at their handsome home in Park. They had, as their guests, the following gentlemen: Major Arthur Brooks, Dr. J. Bruce Evans, Dr. A. M. Burger, Dr. J. Bruce Evans, Dr. E. D. Williston, Messrs. John C. Dancy, Ralph W. Tyler, J. A. Cobb, W. H. Clifford, Charles E. Hall, Prof. E. C. Williston, Robert H. Terrell, Dr. W. Bruce Evans made a most felicitous toastmaster, and some scintillating speeches were made, satisfying to the appreciation of the openness extended by Register and Mrs. Vernon. President Taft will assist in the dedication of the new $50,000 Carnegie Library at Howard University. The date has been tentatively fixed for March 10. The faculty of distinguished guests who are expected to be present. It is hoped by President Thirkind and the factuary that the school's great benefactor, Andrew Carnegie, will be able to attend. Bishop G. W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Church was in the city Thursday, en route from New York, where he had been to bid Bishop Walters farewell prior to the departure of the latter for his field of labor in Africa. The bishop is preparing for the forthcoming tour of Dr. Booker Walters, the president of Carolina, which is to take place in March. The tour is to be under the general management of the bishop. The scholarly prelate is much gratified over the strong demand for his new and exceptionally written book, "Christianity Under the Searchlight." GALESBURG. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN SHEFFIELD, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN The three chambers of Mosaic Templars of America gave a banquet last Monday night in honor of the S. T. G. M., Mr. L. L. Powell, and the S. T. D. G. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. Rev. R. H. Haynes.....Dr. R. H. Haynes lectured on Wednesday night, January 26, to a large audience. Presiding Elie preached an able event at the E. Church, preached an able event at the Friday night. Miss Annie Young, of Decatur, is in the city visiting friends. .Hew Webb, son of Mr. Farris Webb, was struck with a meat saw by Dean Wheeler. They were both employed at the market. The boy's skull was fractured, and he is in a critical condition. Mrs. Mark Rutland is visiting relatives in Cherokee County. The boy was on Monday for Carbon Hill on a business trip. The Willing Workers' Club will give a grand concert at Jackson's Hall on Furnace Hill, Tuesday night. February 16, 2014. Cc. at Mr. A. G. Abernathia's restaurant for The Freeman, and leave orders. BATTLE CREEK, MICH The Willing Workers' Society met at the home of Mrs. John Gains last Wednesday afternoon... The young people of the skating rink society will give evening social meetings on Thursday evening at Church fund... A very interesting cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of Mrs. John Gains last ednesday evening... The last evening at Mrs. Johnson of Kalamazoo... There will be a week of prayer at the Second Baptist Church, commencing Sunday evening, February 18. The next evening, February 19. Then the revival services will begin. All are invited to attend... Mrs. Nina Beeler has returned to her home in Grand Rapids, Mich... Mrs. Nina Beeler has been Bough last Wednesday evening... Miss Elma M. Carr stopped with Mrs. John Gains Friday... The Pastor's Aid Society was entertained by Mrs. E. E. Gregg who has been on the sick list, is improving... Mrs. Dora Griffin is also improving... The Kentucky oyster supper gave Mrs. Dora Griffin a Church last Tuesday evening was a grand success, and will be repeated. SHAWNEE. OKLA. Dr. E. B. Brooks and family are still with us. His mother is paying him a $100 gift card. He is paying with us last Sunday night at the Baptist Church. There is going to be a glee club in Shawnee, and Billy Carr is giving to give a concert in the near future for the benefit of the poor people in the county each week. call at 106. South Broadway HAS PROF. COLTER FAILED? EDUCATOR AIRS FAULTS OF NEGRO CHILDREN WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTS ? Says Conditions are Alarming at This Time—Negro Teachers Must be Counterfeit According to This Argument. By CARY B. LEWIS. Prof, Joseph Colter, who has had a limited educational training, yet by industry and toil, worked up to the position of street school and has caused one of the greatest protests among colored people ever known in this city. It has been due, urgently, to stand taken by Prof. Carter, in reference to the education of the Negro child. His views were not discussed among his own people, but "short comings" of the Negro children in this press. He makes some very alarming statements, and the well educated people are taking the professor to task. "It is the aim of this article to call attention to certain defects in the education of the Negro children of this city and to offer a remedy. Let me say in general are far behind the whites in their book training; and, the little they are getting is, in a large degree, simply build- up standards of life, and making their parasites instead of producers. In a multitude of cases, as the book creeps desire for honest tolls out of its life. "There is a growing tendency among the children against serving either at home or in the white families of the city. This is the reason the Negro civilization. I have watched this for several years, and, in every case, the effect has been marvelous. The family life of the whites would soon be normal, and the Negro civilization. I have watched this for several years, and, in every case, the effect has been marvelous. The Negro parent, in general, seems to have a chance they must give them the reins. This is leading to a new type of insubordination in the schools, and forcing the immorality of the children into a terrific de "Many leave the schools yearly because of the abstracted work required and the difficult wording of the books. On many occasions, the children are ambitious to juggle words rather than to master conditions. "The children apply very little of what is taught them in the schools. Ask many of them how to write. Of the members of their families, about simple transactions at the grocery, or how they would do this or that simple turn, and you will see for yourself. They do not apply themselves to abstract work. Their ideas are not organized to the extent that children's should be. The tendency is to move without their environment. Ask them to write in a classroom, and to a large extent they will make a sentence about each object or try to write about something on the outside. Of the most alarming features about the Negro child's education is its vocabulary. It talks glibly enough in its own way, but it knows almost nothing about the meaning of words. It can write in a classroom, and to a large extent they will make a sentence about each object or try to write about something on the outside. "These conditions should not surprise anyone who has studied the Negro child in relation to its past history and present environment. Historically, its initiative has been physical, and that must be taken into account. In their word, it must have fewer books to play with and more tools and other things to work with. Until it finds itself it can never find an education. Reflex action has been the main reason. Therefore it must make itself as it does along. "A course of study to suit these conditions must be industrial at every point possible, and should occupy, at least, half the school time. This should serve as a guide for reading, language and other studies. "In this way the child will cultivate the habits of self-control and application of the skills that is needed, and of linking thought to act. It will also learn the dignity of labor and the duty and helpfulness of serving this community that is so generous to it." Prof. Colter obtained his education through the night schools, became a teacher at the school he has served a great deal of publicity as a poet, having written "Caleb, The Degenerate," and a number of other minor poems on indignation. He is most highly educated and best informed in the Negro child, school teacher and Louisville school board has brought forth a storm of protest and indignation. The most highly educated and best informed in the opinion that Prof. Carter has erred. The fact that the educational system of the colored schools is regarded as one of the worst in the country, he have "made good," in every walk of life, indicate that Prof. Colter's arguments are unwarranted. The reason that Prof. Colter has peculiar ideas about the education of the Negro child, believing that it should be solely industrial, and is, perhaps, the cause of the recent article. The assistant superintendent has an idea that the present system needs a change, and it is said by many that Colter is playing in the business of education. The Washington idea of education has been thoroughly endorsed and it needs no blashemous or radical emphasis. Speaking of the imitative propensities of the **Continued on Pare Four.** 2 Two Visitors. He heard a timid knock upon the door; He rose at length and opened it, to find That Opportunity had just been there. But having passed to knock some other- where, Had merely deigned to leave her card behind. Upon another day he heard a knock, This time 'twas louder, bolder than before; Unwilling that the visitor should pass He rushed to draw the bolt, and found, alas, That Trouble's knee was pressed against the door. —Chicago Record-Herald. * * * * "A square deal for all" is the only motto that wins in the long run. * * * * The world is looking for the fellow who can and will "deliver the goods." * * * * Evidently the "short-cuts" to the 1913 Exposition have been abandoned. * * * * eKntucky is due a turn at the federal official trough. (Loud applause from the Blue Grass corner.) * * * * Roomers are careful with the gas, when they get into houses of their own and have the gas bill to pay. Praise of one man takes nothing from another. Bear this salient fact in mind, brethren, who are anxious to get into the limelight. * * * The selection of New York as the next meeting place of the National Business League pleases everybody. We cannot refrain from whispering "W etold you so." * * * The bill providing for a 1913 exposition commission of seven will be passed by Congress. There will be no difficulty in finding the right men to handle the situation. * * * The New York Age hits the mark neatly when it intimates that the progressive Negro is still looking to Washington for encouragement and inspiration—but the Washington is "B. T." rather than "D. C." Some Washington wag made the remark a few days ago that the State of Mississippi, feeling so rich with her fifteen Negro banks had sent one of her very best "Banks" for the temporary use of the nation's capital. * * * There is no warfare between industrial education and the college traing. The race needs both and is stronger when the two work in sympathetic conjunction. Tuskegee and A DEPLORABLE CONDITION AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL. Washington, D. C., Jan. 10, 1910. Dear Fellow Pastor—The habit of giving public balls and dances, and of attendance upon them by our people, especially the young men and women, in this city is rapidly increasing. From one to a dozen public dances and balls were held in the public halls, on steamboats and on picnic grounds in and around Washington by our people on every week night or day during the whole of last year. In addition to these gatherings, there were held, during the greater part of the year, numerous dancing classes or schools in various parts of the city. These balls, public dances and dancing schools are patronized by old and young, and by church members, and those who make no pretention to Christianity. The drinking of strong drink by many who frequent these gatherings and take part in them is a notorious fact. The public balls are the favorite gathering places for ludricious women and vile men who seek to destroy the virtuous and the good, and it is known that scores of our young women have virtue through the the opportunities afforded designing people at these balls, etc. The numerous dancing classes and schools in this city are patronized by a large number of young children of the race, and whatever good these classes and schools may do is more than counter-balanced by the evil which they perpetrate upon young children when they are most susceptible to impressions. Experience proves that children of our race who frequent dancing schools are, without exception, rendered frivolous, given artificial ideas of life, trained in low conception of morals, and, in many instances, familiarized with vice and crime before they have reached their majority and are undermined in health. Public balls and dances are a prolific source of diseases, intemperances, immorality and coarseness on the part of adult patrons, and are the greatest source of the worldly-mindedness which is playing such havoc in all of the churches. The habit of giving public balls and dances is also invading the educational insti-well-being of the school children and the physical, intellectual and moral tent, and is working untold injury to tutions of our city to an alarming ex-tudent bodies of Washington. It seems to many of your fellow pastors that the time has come when the entire ministry among us should call a halt to this terrible evil, and do what they can to inform the people upon the hurtfulness of the modern dance and with this end in view the interdenominational ministers' meeting and the Baptist pastors' union, and one or more similar organizations in this city do herewith unite in an earnest request to all the ministers of our race in and around Washington to preach a special sermon to their people at the morning service on Sunday, January 16, upon "The Modern Dance and Its Evil Effects." We believe you see the wisdom of this request, and will, no doubt, be glad to comply with same. It is hoped by a united action in this matter on the part of all our ministers to Howard are the complements of each other. * * * When the administration gets around to the problem of handing out Florida patronage it is hoped the meritorious claims of that veteran journalist, organizer, commercial chieftain and political leader, M. M. Lewey, will not be forgotted or overlooked. * * * eGographically, Louisville seems to have the better of the argument for the seat of the 1913 exposition; Norfolk has the upper hand as sentiment and grounds; aBltimere is making the biggest local effort so far, while Nash-looming up as promising "dark horses." * * * With Theodore Roosevelt, Alexander Walters, Ernest Lyon, Benjamin Oliver Davis, Isaiah B. Scott, Philip A. Payton and George W. Ellis, all in Africa, no one can doubt that an era of religious industrial and commercial light is in store for the erstwhile "Dark Continent." Editor P. B. Young, of the Norfolk Journal and Guide, is authority for the statement that out of the 35,000 Negroes in Norfolk, only twenty-seven are registered as voters. It looks as if the enterprising Negroes of the Tidewater metropolis ought to be woke up by somebody. The country has three Special Assistant United States District Attorneys of the Negro race—Messrs. Jas. A. Cobb, of the District of Columbia; W. H. Lewis, of oBston, and S. Laing Williams, of Chicago. They are all first-class lawyers and are making an enviable record in the discharge of their delicate and exacting duties. What has become of the case of former Liut. Henry O. Flipper, a sometime West Point cadet and officer in the army, whose dismissal has always been covered with a bout as to its regularity and justice? Is it not possible to have him restored, if his retirement was brought about by unfair means? Dr. W. R. Pettiford, president of the National Negro Bankers' Association gives it out that there are over fifty colored banks in the country, with deposits of over $2,000,00 annually, and owning real estate valued at nearly $150,000. This is the kind of progress that counts in a commercial age like the present. This is the day of the bright young newspaper man. The white man has his innings just now, but the time of the black man of real merit is rapidly approaching. Watch the assignments, official and commercial, that are coming to the young scribes who give evidence of being able to "deliver the goods." arouse our people to serious thought upon this subject, and to lead them to see that the rapidly growing habit of giving and patronizing dances and public balls, and of sending their children to dancing schools, is very hurtful, and is condemned by all the ministers. Hoping that you will give this matter prayerful consideration and preach upon this subject at th emorning service at your church on January 16, we beg to remain Yours Trademark. J. MILTON WALDRON, A. C. GARNER. President. Secretary. EMPLOYMENT BUREAU AT HOWARD. Special to The Freeman. By authority of the board of trustees the teachers' employment bureau of Howard University has been established as the outcome of numerous inquiries from year to year for high grade professional teachers to take positions in the several departments of school work, from the kindergarten to the college. The central location of the university at the national capital, its acknowledged leadership in educational work among the colored people, its large facilities for receiving and giving exact information as to the equipment of teachers and general school work, led the trustees to take this step toward making this university a central distributing agency for teachers in the colored schools. The design of the bureau is to secure employment for the graduates of this and other universities whose experience in teaching and whose equipment for the special work of teaching will justify us in recommending them. A registration blank is issued to secure definite information from all those desiring to take advantage of the facilities of this bureau. For obvious reasons the recommendation will be made only when the bureau is fully satisfied that the appointment is desirable. The only charge connected with this bureau is a registration fee of $1 to defray incidental expenses, no charge being made for placing teachers in positions. For further information address LEWIS B. MOORE, Dean of Teachers' College, Howard University. SOME STARTLING FACTS. Statistis Refute Theory that Negroes Alone Commit Rape on Women. John C. Minkin, who has made a study of lynchings for crime against white women committed by Afro-Americans, reports his findings in the following statistics: "Among the 620 men convicted for this crime and serving sentences in 1904, only 170 were classed as 'colored', which term includes Japanese, Chinese and Indians. At least 450 were white, or 73 out of every 100. Only 157 were credited to the South, while there were 160 convictions in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania. Fifteen former slave States and the District of Columbia had but 171 convictions for the major crimes against chastity over THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Bowman's Hair Pomade Has No Equal! 2 LAMP CAP --- of 2,431 for the entire country, and the Negro offenders of the South are included among these 171, yet these Southern States contain 89 per cent of the American Negroes and nearly a third of the country's population. 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The Eureka Quinine and Pomade, a splendid preparation, works in harmony with the Comb. Price 50c (fifty cents) per four ounce can. P. O., Express Money Order or Certified Check should accompany order, otherwise we send C. O. D. 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. W. H. Bowers & Co., Bankers, 4-6 E. 31st St., N. E. Corr. State St., Chicago, Ill. Four Telephones, All Douglas 986. BOSTON, MASS., U. S. A. Top Justus J. Evans, D. G., Chief H. Women Missionaries and workers for God educated. Need educating in THE TRUE LIGHT OF D. G. The High Educational College of Glory, please, pleasing people who are willing to work for C. G. and unlearned people free of charge, are to do a kind, friendly and a loving act action to the Expense Fund of this coli it will help to educate and save the Negro 10,000 associate teachers. GLORIORIOUS IS THE MISSION OF THIS and in the world at large. Typewriting and with all main points of the true ways of Office, 74 Highland Street, Boston, Massac- x. JUSTUS J. EVAN and associated teachers of this college are where our people live. APPLY FOR POSITIONS. There is of Glory and its branches for over ten thou- over seven hundred shorthand and typew- nt member of the Negro race is eligible to just prove fitness and worthy. Address ARE FOR YOUR FAMILY WHILE L. MAN NOT AFTER DEATH OVERTAKE 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 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 100 Three Hundred Dollars $3 If you die in the National Order of the Sacrific Templars America. ! Before you can pay into the Order out, you will have been a member one have you to lose? There is no inves you can place your money and get a guar receive at your death RED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE city bound to leave those who depend our eyes are closed in death, and we k commend to you than the great National ers of America, which will pay you Three 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 it was organized in 1882 by Negroes, and heralding the fact that not one line of it written, were stolen from any white man act of Negro brains. It not only admonish, but is emphatic in teaching him how to imitate in this life by self-help, thrift, indignities of honesty. BY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING of men and women have remained out they objected to the time-worn custom of and streaming Regalia, also the practice for the sick and burying the dead. The Mapped a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its a final institution in the United States ture. It has been adopted by all of the world. AL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OR DON'T OWE A DOLLAR and conservative business methods we where it cannot be shaken. Through have paid out to widows and orphans. All of our claims are paid to date, and are filed in this office—there is no dela t the money. We never allow our resse at. of the value of policies in force. In is out as a safe margin, and we strictly MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTY. 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 product 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. WRITE FOR INSTRUCTIONS an reap a rich harvest setting up Mosa puty sets up a lodge of thirty members 56. His Charter will cost him $15.00 and 56, which would amount to $22.50, leavin $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of two Lodges per month; a wide-awake four or five. If you are not a member merica, join at once. If there is not a te to headquarters and we will send son save 25,000 members scattered over the the same rights, benefits and privileg these thousands and will help you if you unity that we are holding forth. Deputies can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosaic Lodges. For instance, a Deputy sets up a Lodge of thirty members at $3.50 each; that is $105.00. His Charter will cost him $15.00 and the Policy for each member 75c, which would amount to $22.50, leaving the Deputy a clear profit of $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of ordinary ability should set up two Lodges per month; a wide-awake hustling Deputy should set up four or five. If you are not a member of the Mosaic Templars of America, join at once. If there is not a Lodge in your community, write to headquarters and we will send somebody to organize one. We have 25,000 members scattered over the United States. Women enjoy the same rights, benefits and privileges as the men. We are helping these thousands and will help you if you will only embrace the opportunity that we are holding forth. NATIONAL ORDER Epic Templars of Am Little Rock, Ark. LEXANDER, N. G. M., 504½ West Nint J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. ng Number, Ap Mosaic Templars of America, Little Rock, Ark. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 5041/2 West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. Sporting Number, April 2d. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER General News SOUTH BEND, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. The social given at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church was largely attended last Friday for Mrs. Frederick Williams, . . . the Skating rink is still doing a fine business. An egg race will be the new feature next Friday in school. Our young people need doing nicely in school, the skating day to visit her little nephew, who is very ill up in Michigan, . . . Mr. Findley took dinner with Mrs. Golda Rowan last week, this term are Miss . . . Fannie Bridgeman, Miss Bess Powell and Herbert Day. Oh you freshies!! . . . Miss Pearl Powell to hear of Mr. James Crawford's resignation to the hostess of Mishawaka Hotel, Mr. Crawford was heard to say "it was too far away from her. Whether this is the reason for his Misses Johnson or of Mishawaka will entertain the Dayse D. Walker Club next Saturday. Election of Officer Club will take place. . . Miss Dayse D. Walker attended last Saturday at the home of the Misses Powell. The regular routine of business was carried on, after which Miss Walker gave her girls good advice and a heart-sponded. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess. The rest of the afternoon was devoted to a splendid impromptu program. Monday of last week. He came up from Gary to attend the skating rink, . . . Mrs. G. C. Clay entertained a few of her lady friends. Sunday evening at the aeolous six o'clock宴 was a great success. . . The Elite Club will be entertained next week by Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Clay, on Pagin street, . . . Mr. Bufford has arranged to have a band skating rink next Monday evening, February 7. Every one is invited to attend. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN MOBILE. ALA. Special to The Freeman: The annual ball of the order of Doves took place at Mill and Timbers Hall on Friday evening, February 4, and those present voted it a most enjoyable affair, marched into the hall a few minutes after 9 o'clock to a lively march played by the Excelsior Band, and, after circling the hall several times, the club waltz was struck up by Holman's Orchestra, after lasted until the wee hours of the morning. "The Vineyard" was the subject of the decorations, and with its fruit, together with the varied costumes of the maskers and the ladies, presented a very animated picture. The following committees served: General chairman, T. W. Allen, reception committee, T. W. Albin, chairman, T. W. Tobin Srin, Edgar Harney, Dr. E. T. Belsaw, R. T. Thomas. Floor committee in mask. The novel feature of the dance music being continuous music, string music being orchestral, the band, Billy Kersand and wife are residing with Mrs. M. J. Sonmerville, of 172 Davis avenue. The grand old comedian has always been the band, and have attractions. The Mar迪 Grus season will soon be at hand, and visitors have already began to arrive in the city. The different churches in the city will have bazzars, as have attractions. Mr. Moore, organizer of the Colored Business Men's League, was in the city in the early part of the month. He spent a day in Mobile, being Howell, the secretary of Atlanta Mutal Aid, of Atlanta, Ga., spent several days in the city. He has been overlooking the of the company in the state of Alabama, the office of thepeperon branches are steadily on the increase.... THE FREMAN, one of the best weekly papers published, can be found at the old reliable stand, Gulf City Drug Store, 512 Fifth Avenue, and copies, 5 cents each. You get the news when you read THE FREMAN. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, of North Sandy street, was enjoyed by all present. Excellent refreshments were served....The kitchen and linen shower was enjoyed of Miss Valma Back and Clarence Earle. Married was enjoyed by all present. The couple received many useful articles. The wife was given Miss Mizle Roberts and W. M. B. Roberts. Miss Mizle Roberts on Sharp street. About thirty were present....Word was received in this city by relatives of the serious illness. Rev. Alexander, recently for his home in Carlo III, after preaching several able sermons at the Mt. Emory Baptist Church....THE FREEMAN correspondent and age 627 Emory. She would like to have all news sent to her each week, and also let her furnish you with a copy of THE FREEMAN weekly...Mrs. Fanny Tate, of Anna street, will come quite ill, does not seem to improve much...Mrs. Claude Banks does not seem to improve much...The little child of Mr. and Mrs. Emily Mosely, of South Kioskloskiew, is some better now...Mrs. Kioskloskiew, charley Branum, who was injured in a runaway does not seem to improve much...A pleasant party was given recently in honor of Miss Opal Belle at her home were served. Excellent refreshments were served. A pleasant party was given recently in honor of Robert R. Wright at his home on South Clay avenue. Excellent refreshments were served. Mrs. Pauline Moor, of South Fayette street, who has been very ill, is some better. CHICAGO. Special to THE FREEMAN: Early in February the famous Eighth Regiment is to give a grand entertainment at the Armory. Everbody in Chicago is the first to give this grand function. The fact that it is given for the purpose of raising funds toward the erection of a new armory will attract an unusually large crowd. Col. John R. Marshall and Col. J. Jackson, and other members of the staff, will be guests to make the society event a success. There will be music by the Eighth Illinois Regimental band and dancing. Chicago, like Louisville, has its full quote of colorful music seven well established firms here. They all do a thriving business. One of the wealthiest colored men in the city is an undertaker. This city is also noted for its numerous literary organizations. Several of the leading churches have literary societies invite the best men and these organizations races to deliver addresses. In this respect it resembles Washington, D. C., more than any other city in the country. All the big sports of the city are talking about the Jeffries and Johnson fight. There is hardly a man among them that is hardy enough to lose the loose. They expect to roll up in large swat bet on Johnson being the winner in the coming battle. At present Johnson is in the East, while his mother lives in her $11,000 home on Washahue avenue. The Pekin Cafe and Kentucky Club are two of the swelest cafes in the West. Both are located on State street and do fine photography in swell, up-to-date service the colored people have no kick to make in this respect. One of the business that the Negro is keeping apace with his white neighbor is that of the photographer. In every large city in the country there is a real first-class photographer. Mr. Peter Jones, a photographer, one of the finest photographers in the country has a most up-to-date studio. On display in his front window is iffe-size photographs of Mrs. Geo, C. Hall, Col. John R. Kearns, and Mr. John R. Kearns, and, from a natural and artistic point, the work could not be excelled. DR. LYONS TO SAIL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Baltimore, Md., February 12.—Special to THE FREEMAN. Liberia, will sail for his post within a few days. He will be accompanied by O. Davis, who was recently detailed by the American delegation to attach the at the American legation at, Monrovia, Liberia. Dr. Lyon has been a country on a furlough since last October. * * * Messrs. Harry T. Pratt and Herbert E. Wharton were elected supervising principals of the two newly-created groups of colored schools last week. They are both members of the college. Their salaries at the start will be $1,800 a year. Prof Joseph T. Lockerman, principal of the teachers' training school, will have charge of the other group of colored public schools. Mr. J. Murray, Ralph one of the few intimate friends of Frederick Douglass, is quite ill at his home in this city. A bill was introduced in the legislature last week to disfranchise the colored voters of Maryland. It is similar to the one defeated last November, except that it contains no educational clause and that it does not include the names of Mrs. Martha E. Murphy was re-elected president of the Young Women's Christian Association last Thursday night. Mrs. Murphy is the wife of Mr. John H. Murphy, a member of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger SHERMAN, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. The boys of the Binkley Hotel are doing fine under the head waitership of Mr. Binkley, who is the hotel's chief hotel waiter crew, will leave for Hot Springs. Ark. .. Mr. Tom Hawkins, of Dallas, has joined the Binkley hotel waiter team, with them until the "good old summertime". Tom Patrick is assisting Mr. Elmer Williams in his handsome torsional parlor, where he is working with the renowned torsional artists. Mr. Jas. Casson has now one of the nearest torsional partors in the city. He is an expert in the hotel. Mr. William Mann is torsional artist. TYLER, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Matthew Henry, an old student of East Texas Academy, is selling the FREE-MAN in Tylor. Mr. Henry is well versed current literature and art of selling books, and is also a professor in the right place... Prof. Alex. Mitchell is doing the real work at pleasant Grove this year. He has succeeded in repairing the schoolhouse, and, at the same time, he has been able to provide that community. The students and the patrons are proud of him. East Texas Academy is getting along nicely. Prof. J. V. McClean is principal here and all of us have given him life...Prof. Watson, of Athens, Ga., was here last week on business. VASSAR WELCOMES WASHINGTON. He Had Students From the College for Teachers, He Tells the Girls. Poughkeesie, January 25- **Washington College gave Booker T. Washington a rousing come this afternoon when he applauded the Tuskegee Institute, in Alabama. Eight hundred young women sang college songs and gave college yells while the repressive Negro entrance to the grounds to the new chapel, in which he told the girls the story of his life as a slave. I was once a slave," he said. "and I have been a slave since the said. When I started out from Hampston Institute, in 1881, I had as my teachers several young women who were graduated from Vassar College, my ambition was a my own race at the expense, if necessary, of the white man. I have long ago emanated myself from that most degrading kind of slavery, which is that of prejudice and hate." The announcement that Booker T. Washington's early teachers were Vassar women was news to the students, and if aroused a demonstration of enthusiasm, he said. "In our school," he said later, "we teach, not domestic science, but just plain cooking. We don't teach agriculture, but In saying that he was trying to help his race Washington caused an uproar of laughter when he said that he was tryin' to make the race understand the difference between working and being worked, ending with the question, "I wonder if you would be willing to work for a difference. If you do, you are fairly well educated, if you stop right there." has led all others the world over since 1840. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. Burton Jewelry Co. HAS Ready Money to loan on all articles of value, Watches, Jewelry and Diamonds RATES REASONABLE. 58 MONUMENT PLACE. (OLD STAR BUILDING) THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday at the West corner of Illinois and Market streets. APPLICATION For 100,000 to 1,000 the Neg Who will give from one hour and help promote a sure plan to de- erty in America, which is so far (Special to the True Light Office, 74 Highland DEAR SIR:—I understand that you gro people of America from the wo- swiftly coming upon us as a race and the members of the race this year, you volunteer helpers of the race who a- least one hour in labor free to help p plan for our success to all of our pe you will, and I will give you one... to help put your plan in the hands of Take Notice—All dear ones in the united workers of the True Light hour to one day in labor free to help gro race from ruination in America mail it to the True Light Army, 74 P. S.—The labor will be light mile in two hours can do the work. Who will give from one hour at least to one day in labor free to help promote a sure plan to deliver the Negro people from poverty in America, which is so fast overtaking the race. (Special to the True Light Army Director General). Office, 74 Highland St. Boston, Mass. DEAR SIR:—I understand that you have a sure plan to deliver the Negro people of America from the woeful and helpless condition which is so swiftly coming upon us as a race and that in order to get this plan to all the members of the race this year, you have called for 100,000 to 1,000,000 volunteer helpers of the race who are willing to give a day in labor or at least one hour in labor free to help the True Light Army to get this sure plan for our success to all of our people this year. Now, sir, my name is you will, and I will give you one.....free in labor at my home district to help put your plan in the hands of our people. 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The study of the management of this paper is, how to make it a greater and better paper, a greater power and force for the betterment of the condition of our race, and the editor will thank any one to write him an idea that may be helpful to this end. By the time for our twenty-fifth anniversary we would like to add 5,000 more to our subscription list. Kind reader, will you help? Write the editor a personal letter. We want to hear from our friends throughout the country. Beginning with our March the 5th issue we propose to start in with the accepted plan for enlargement of our subscription roll, which we desire to be augmented by 5,000 more. 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. Dr. Booker- T. Washington celebrates Lincoln's birthday with the Lincoln Centennial Club at Springfield, Ill., on the 12th, inst. Hon. George L. Knox makes the Lincoln birthday address for the citizens of Terre Haute, Ind., on Friday evening, the 11th, inst. The devastating floods in France has subsided, resulting in great property loss, many weakened foundations, much sickness and fears of an epidemic is expressed. Protests from leading magazine publishers and printers are flooding Congress to prevent the raise in the price for second-class mail, which is exactly right and proper. We have joined the protestors. To Mr. M. S. Arnold, Chicago, Ill.—Read Hiscox Directory. No Baptist pastor can appoint either a deacon board or a trustee board, the power to create such has always been with the church, and by majority vote. The senatorial situation in Indiana seems to be favorable for the present Senator A. J. Beveridge, but, if beaten, will probably be Hon. Tom Taggart. Governor Marshall is spoken of as the next Presidential candidate from the State. Bryan will not be in the running, so it is inferred. Ex-Vice President Fairbanks proved himself a man indeed when he refused to be intimidated by the Pope at Rome. Being a Methodist, he would not compromise with the Pope and cater to the Catholic Church at the expense of his own church. He dared to be a "Daniel." Bully for you, Mr. Fairbanks! The meat boycott is on and is wide spread. The increased cost of living is the absorbing topic of the day in the commercial world, and thus far the investigation into the big trusts, concerning the food stuff, has resulted in nothing of any considerable interest. The country needs an immediate release from high prices. Harry S. Strickland, of Hancock county, is a candidate for re-election to the State Legislature. Notwithstanding the fact that he is a Democrat, he deserves well of the Afro-American, because he stands true on the questions of civil rights and equal justice to the Negro. If he is elected, as we hope he will be, this will be the third time for him. We should learn to stand by those that stand by us, irrespective of party relation. We should vote for men for the State and Congress that will stand true for the enforcement of the 14th and 15th amendments to the United States constitution. We wish Mr. Strickland success. Organic union of the different branches of Negro Methodism is a growing popular subject of discussion among the leaders of the several branches of the Methodist connections, the accomplishment of which we fervently pray. It would be commended by the world of religious people, irrespective of denomination, white and colored. Let the union come. OUR DISTINGUISHED DEAD. Those of prominence who have died recently are as follows; Bishop Foss, of the Methodist Church; Rev. R. H. Porter, D. D., of Georgetown, Ky.; Rev. Anderson McEwen, D. D., of Mobile, Ala.; Rev. W. W. Colly, D. D., of North Carolina; Mrs. Tallferro, wife of editor Tallferro of Christian Banner of Philadelphia, all of the Baptist Church. Editor Wheeler, of the St. Louis Palladium, and the editor of the Jamaica W. E. Tribune, Rev. Timothy Tice and Rev. A. J. Chambers of the A. M. E. Church, The Freeman condoles their loss "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." TROUBLE IN OHIO—TAFT SERIOUSLY INTERESTED. It is current report that the Republicans in Ohio are not in a very happy relation, that the situation has become so accute as to require the resignation of Mr. Wade H. Ellis of the department of justice, so as to permit of his going at once to the State headquarters and taking charge of the executive committee as its head. It is said that the situation worries Taft, and why wouldn't it? The cause is wrapped up in Taft's pro-Confederate policies, and the ignoring of that stalwart Republican, the greatest Roman of them all, Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker. Here's a chance for fair-minded and unprejudiced Democrats. Dishonest political parties should be dealt with in exactly the same manner we deal with the dishonest individual. CONFEDERATE'S TEETH, CONFEDERATE'S EYES, CONFEDERATE'S EVERYTHING. There is nothing now that the Confederates cannot have from the government at Washington, notwithstanding the brazen fact that these same people once fought to destroy that government. Perhaps, before the adjournment of Congress, now in session, the Confederate soldiers will be placed on the pension roll, side by side with the Union soldiers, and why not? Surely such a move would be consistent with the attitude of the present Republican administration. Senator Heyburn, of Idaho, got himself into trouble, and was deserted by those of his own party, when he in his seat last Monday and opposed the proposition to loan the government tents to the Confederates on the occasion of their re-union in Mobile, Ala., next April, and he was jeered and given "cold feet" for condemning the act of Virginia's Confederates for placing Gen. Lee's statute in Stautary Hall. The Hon. Jeff. Davis, of Arkansas charged the Senator from Idaho with representing 264 "niggers," to which Mr. Heyburn rejoined "that he hoped he did represent them." That colony was sufficient, and the proposition to loan the tents went through without a dissenting voice, and Mr. Heyburn went down into history as one of the purest of Republicans. The Freeman felicitates the honorable Senator from Idaho, and hopes his kind will multiply. The first year of Cuba's independence closed on the 28th, ultimo. There has been little or no fighting during the year. Congressional elections are to be held in the eighty-two districts July next. There is strong determination to stamp out the spread of the disease known as "American colorphodia," which was accidentally carried to the island by some American tourist. We hope it will be speedily annihilated. Since writing the above comment on Cuba this incident happened on the island. CUBAN PRESS IS TROTTLED. Not Allowed to Criticise Adminis- tration and Editors Are Arrested Havana, Feb. 8.—Following the imprisonment of two editors on a charge of libeling President Gomez, Gen. Evaristo Estenoz, editor of the Prevision, was summoned to court this afternoon to answer a similar charge. Estenoz failed to appear, whereupon a bench warrant was issued. This action of the court was greeted with loud cries of disapproval by a great throng of Negroes in the court. It is reported that Estenoz has fled from the city. Practically the whole of the Havana press is against the bill introduced in Congress by Speaker Ferera, restricting criticism of the government. The papers declare they will refuse to report proceedings of Congress until the obnoxious bill is withdrawn. The indications are that the bill will be killed in committee.—Indianapolis Daily Star. It ought to be killed. What next? ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation of the Order of Doves to their annual reception at Mobile, Ala., extended to us by Mr. G. M. Wilkerson of the Gulf City Drug Store; also of The Western World, of Boley Okla., telling us of the advantages for Negro settlers in said city, which has, to date, a population of 6,000 Indians and Negroes—no whites. No saloons and no whiskey peddling. Also the Lincoln number of the Christian Educator, of the Freedman's Ald Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church; also the letter of congratulation and commendation from Hon. H. Singleton, of Decatur, Ill., who appreciated our defense of Dr. Booker T. Washington, and who THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. also sent a check for his renewal of subscription for The Freeman; also a letter from Mr. S. M. Hill, of the Cumberland Street Grocery, at Greensboro, N. C. We thank Mr. Hill for his valuable suggestion, with regard to what he said respecting a "Negro News Bureau." Also the card of thanks from the Fairbanks, Alaska, U. S. soldiers, who, through us, made a presentation of their esteem and regard for the work done by Hon. J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, for the Negro soldiers that Roosevelt dismissed improperly from the U. S. service; also of a most interesting and graphic letter from Mr. Richard B. Harrison, the elocutionist, who has had a very successful visit in Tennessee and the South, but who is now with Prof. Craig at New York; also the splendid circular of the Lincoln birthday celebration at Tampa, Fla., which we hope went off successfully; also our appreciation for the invitation to attend the opening of The Fraternal Savings Bank and Trust Co., of Memphis, Tenn., opening their doors for business on February 1. The officers are as follows: J. Jay Scott, president; S. S. Brown, cashier; A. F. Ward, assistant cashier. LINCOLN AND THE NEGRO. Aent the Lincoln anniversary, we think it opportune to present a few thoughts upon the subject of Lincoln and the Negro. Mr. Lincoln's great place in history is due to the circumstance that he had the courage, the solemn fortitude to inaugurate a system of emancipation and then to apply all the resources and power of the offices that he held to the aid of the undertaking—this much must be granted by any one who will publicly discuss the subject today. The proclamation of emancipation was postponed upon the judgment, and in the wise discretion of the President, until the country was prepared to accept it and support it. Had the union with Great Britain continued for half of a century an equality of power with the mother country would have been recognized and established, or the bonds of the union would have been parted in peace. The evils of the colonial relation were temporary; the evils of slavery under the constitution had assumed the character of permanent and growing wrongs; for instance, there was a denial of the equality of men, as political forces, in the government—a denial of the Negro's political rights—slave catching was made a national duty and the glowing truths of the Declaration of Independence were repudiated, or disregarded, in the public policy of the country. Professing freedom, the Nation was justly characterized "as a nation of slaveholders." To lift this stigma and advance the peace and prosperity of the country, Mr. Lincoln wisely suggested to his cabinet that issuing of the emancipation proclamation, which he foresaw would remove all fears of foreign interference, and, at the same time, at home, would dissipate the illusion that the union, as such, could be restored. Therefore, it cannot be denied that to the Republican party, and to Mr. Lincoln, as the head of that party, are due the honors that will be accorded to the authors and defenders of the measure by every generation of American citizens, and by the general judgment of mankind of all coming ages. This is, as the Frenchman would say: "Comme il faut" (as it should be). To that party, and the head of that party, the Negro has a right to look for protection in the enjoyment of his citizen rights, and we are unable to see how the party's traditions are to be preserved by its failure to stand by the Negro and uphold the principles of the party. Today we find, as a sad truth that the Negro is disfranchised discriminated against on account of color and previous condition of servitude, lynched and burned at the stake for any offense, whether imaginary or real. In Georgia all kinds of badges are torn from him, and he is not allowed to meet in secret society sessions—not even allowed to wear the G. A. R. button, bought by his blood—a condition never thought of by Mr. Lincoln, and which ought not to be allowed by the United States government. The constitution says plainly, "the citizens of each State shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States." Then, when a State refuses these, it is in rebellion to the United States. Now what we would like to know is: What is Uncle Sam going to do about this state of affairs? How long will it take him to call a halt to this sort of abuse and travesty upon his law? Is the United State government strong enough to protect its citizens at home? Will Mr. Taft and the Republican party please answer? ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN HAS PROF. COLTER FAILED? HAS PROF. COLTER FAILED? Confidential reports reach us that the domestic science class in the night school is a surfer. 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Prompt installation and prompt service to subscribers. Order now—don't delay—and get your name In the new directory, now going to press. The new directory will be issued March 1. Call contract department, telephone No.2. Indianapolis Telephone Co 230 North Meridian Street known who she will be. Those who interested themselves in the movement deserve much credit for their industry and activity. The next in order is a millinery teacher. Get in touch and then the teacher. THE FREEMAN is for it. Now that the Columbia of this city has opened its columns for readers to reply to her, she never fails, most likely, be some interesting reading matter for the type's to set up. We have long ago thought that Mr. Colter was a poet that never inspires, a writer of what we call "industrial education. By the time the carving critics and insurgents are finished with the professor we believe that newer ideas we dawn in the mind of Mr. Colter. At the high school of Lindenville, we are opposed to the idea of Mr. Colter flaunting it to the world that Negros, in school, can not do abstract work that the members of the school board may not permit. With marked copies of THE FREEMAN. Let others do likewise! We acknowledge that there are conditions that must be met in the education of the students. We don't sake, don't say we all need the "hoe and the plow." Eight hundred have graduated from the high school, one fourth are successful professional men and women. Perhaps Prof. Colter's graduation from brick-yard service, before finishing night school, is the cause of him wishing to industrialize the colored schools of this city. * * * The school children, as a whole, of the city of Louisville should not be judged of a new that seem to come under Prof. Colter's care. Big and Kurtucky school. Because there are some out there that can't spell, read or write, it does not follow that all are in the same boat. * * * W. H. Steward, editor of the American Baptist, has returned from a trip to Tuskegee Institute, Ala. From the reports of the daily papers, the Rev. Leroy Ferguson is making great headway in the proposed erection of the Bishop T. W. Dudley Parish House. From the substantial assistance given by white bands, and the communicants of the Eden-Ferguson Mission, the Sovereign indicates that the parish house will be another creditable institution for the colored citizens of Louisville. German, geometry, chemistry, latin, physics, psychology, literature, music and other sciences are still being taught in our high schools to have the knowledge of Prof. Coller's classes in the system industrialized throughout. If he wishes to be the industrial "wizard" of Louisville he will have to stretch his views, otherwise he will meet many combatants. Last year a number of progressive and intelligent young men celebrated the birthday of Frederiek Douglass, those who were born in Louisville and the delightful evening spent at Cole's Cafe, where oratory, music and a swell menu were the features of the evening. Prof. John T. Clark and the writer headed the function, and it can be stated, unhesitably, that it was a success in every way. Now that Douglass' birthday will occur soon, it is up to the progressive league, which is the only league in January 12 not a Lincoln day, but a Douglass day. Let us keep in memory the name of the man of our race that spoke out against slavery when it tried men's rights, and the city have a Douglass night. We shall be glad to give press notices of the same. --- S. H. Dudley, in "His Honor the Barber," is expected to arrive in Louisville soon. Mr. Dudley is a favorite in this city, and most likely he will do a land-building project at my place. The last time he was here his throat was not in a very good condition, but it is learned that now he is in the best of health. The theater goers stand ready to welcome Mr. Dudley and his company. There is a splendid opportunity for some casual theater investment to invest on a good business project, to open a first-class colored theater and vaudeville house on Walnut street. This sort of business could be found in town in the country, and if Negroes don't begin soon with such a business the white man will do so and get rich. Anywhere on Walnut street, between Eighth and Splendid location. A new up-to-date theme and elevated seats, a commodious room and a moving picture scene, wowes and latest moving picture scenes, and so on. The people (descent, respectable) only for such an offering. Let them theatrette start, and we believe success is assured. A beautiful silk flag given free with orders for K. of P. and Calanthean badges. Write for particulars to the S. W. 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Own 45c Eggs Chicken Business Incubator and Brooder Prize Winners Everyplace. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. Simpson and Fisher are making good throughout Florida. Tim Owsley is appearing at the Family Theater, Indianapolis, this week. Mr B. H. Nye, representing the Black Pattie Musical Comedy Company, was a Preeman called Wednesday. The Alabama Troubadours, of Florence will make their first appearance upon the stage February 24, under the management of Mr. Robert Coffey. Fiddler and Shelton, those two colored boys who sing, play, mimic and impersonate, are taking a rest at Chicago, on account of an affection of Mr. Fiddler's throat. The Whanduphole Four—James White, Julius Glenn, George Hillman and Harry Goodall—will appear at the New Portland Theater, Portland, Me., the week of February 21. The two Johnson's, Leonce L. and Billy B, high-class entertainers, singing their recent dances, are making their last visit to the Orpheum Theater, Boise, this week. Jerry Mills, well and favorably known to the profession, is now stage manager for Cole and Johnson's Red Moon Company, having taken charge at Toronto, Canada, February 3. Coleman and Dixon, sing, talking and dancing comedians, are making good at every performance, the Grand Central Theater Dallas, Tex. The Alabama Troubadours, headed by Mr. Bunk Bough, will give their first show of the season February 24 at the Florence Opera House, Florence, Ala. Childress and Hood, comedians. The Clark Brothers, Eugene and Joe, and Miss Annie Hicks are still at the Wash Vandelle House, at Kansas City, Mo. and getting along nicely. Regards to Robert Clark and all friends. John H. Wickliffe, trap drummer of the Tickers from Times Price, and sends special regards to Jimmy Clark, Victor Beans and Glover Compton, Louisville, Ky. Brown and English are still making a hit with the Harrison Brothers' Dixie Minstrels, singing "Take Plenty of Love" or "Plenty." Regards to D.R. Hull. The Tohmpons, write us in care The Freeman. E. D. Lee's Minstrels were in Indianapolis, Tuesday, en route to West Baden, Ind. The company is composed of Jas. Baden, monologue; Jentry and Jentry, Baden, monologue; and Wirewalker, Miss Waunetta Wilson, male importer, and Mrs. L. Tisha Lee. Rowland, the brainstorm juggler, is playing a return date at the Icton Theater. This week at the New York City. His will appear at the Atlantic Garden, New York City, next week. At the close of this last engagement he will return to the independent Circuit, touring the New England States. Alex W. Hunt, formerly of Indianapolis, a well-known actor and song writer, has just finished a song entitled "If Time is leaving," which is being sung by L. Moss. It will be on the market at an early date, at Huggs & Heard Publishing Company, of New York. Walter H. L琴, solo B-flat comet and second band leader of the Florida successful season with that company and is now at home, 364 Fourth street, Macon, Ga. Using friends and relatives until his death, the friends and friends of Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Slim (Eldis) Mason writes: The ground hog saw his shadow, but I am still out with the Lowery-Morgan Minnie making a hit singing one of our own comedies. I got My Fay. **Ridges to the Ouion Bros. Clark and Taylor, and all friends in and out of the professon.** Lyons and Sinclonge have just closed a two weeks engagement at the Royal Theater here, to the biggest business this home has ever played. Next week we will be at the Grand Theater, Collier and Fred Lewis. Howard and Fred Lewis. Everybody is happy, and we are working all the time. Fountain R. Woods, the popular trout bone solent and handmaster, writes the afternoon spending time with the Western States with the Ferdon Medici Company, he will spend his vacation in St. Joseph, Mo., and would be needed to bear from all friends. John Haywood Jeff Smith and Oliver Perry, write. Carter's jubilee Singers were in the city Tuesday, en route to fill an engagement at Hazeleywood, Ind. The members are Hazeleywood, Ind. manager; Mr. and Mrs. Silas Furter, Carter's manager; Mr. and J. R. Doughlass and J. R. R. Manning; here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Norman Curry, in North West street. This work at the Ruby Theater, 413 Turtlefifth street, another attended attraction, a card is Prof. George B. Boone, a musician and Hop where he bore from New Orleans, La., after two weeks with the Southern Smart Set Company at the Pythian Temple Theater, Chennai and wife, Mrs. Ella B. Moore, still hold their own as the stars of this little playhouse. Bilbie Robinson and his "Picks" are now back in vaudeville in their new act, entitled "The Act is completed with their own special scenery and drops; costumes by new firm, Bilbie, the great comedian, in "A Woman is Assisted by Ralph DeNeyle, William M. DeNeyle, and John Reyne Presents one of the best and best acts of its kind in the best and most day. This act is booked and central to day. Bilbie M. S. Taylor, the vaudeville agent and theatrical promoter of the Western time. The Black Diamond Troubadours, headed by Henderson and Russell, will begin their engagement at the Dixie Theater, Mobile Ala., instead of Newport News, Va. As a result, no clever youngsters have secured weeks over the Dixie circuit, and Mr. Bullen was indeed lucky as well as in securing this attraction, which means a little playhouse. All mail should be addressed to the Black Diamond Troubadours, personal direction of Billy Henderson. The company sends regards to friend. EDWARDS—BILEY. K. E. Edwards, the celebrated high lawyer solicist of New York City, formerly with the Dandy Dixie Minstrels and Sunny with Company, now with the Kersandis and Louise, the vaudeville was quietly the first February 5 to one of Mobile's prettiest belles, Miss Mabel Riley. Mr. Edwards will be a member of the Kersands Famous Minstrels this season, commencing March 15. GEM THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. Our show last week was a successful play, "The Traveling Ghost." It was a crowded house, S. R. posted at 7.55. A crowded wore a smile, which meant that they well pleased. Miss Ermer Boyd is singing with new songs. She is singing "The Glad Rag." It is a scream. Miss Floyd Fish-standing, dances, makes hits with a smile, or alias Old Fols, our piano player, is doing nicely. Little B. Blockwood, our bunch sand regards to Mamie and Paul Carter. The manager is pleased. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN McCabe's Minstrels and the Pickets and Hurst's Family Colored Musical Theater, both in city, en route. Both companies were looking fine and have had a very success season. The Maceo Club give first annual ballet for the Maceo Club 14, and one of the largest crowds that has been out for quite a time is looked upon with admiration. Sam Tolson, the club's general manager, PASTIME THEATER, ATHENS, GA. We are putting on good shows now and showing to good houses every night. We have with us George H. Stamper, the Arcade Theater, Atlanta Ga. January 22, and opened here January 31, and he is making them scream every night. We have also with us Miss Mille Willis, the Arcade Theater, Atlanta Ga. January 24, Ga. who opened with us February 7, Mr. T. B. Young, the old reliable. is still making a hit. Miss Alberta Smiley is still making good everywhere she goes. Aperer, and they all are well pleased with him. He is still making a hit and stages good snows every night. Madam Graham is our perer and is an excellent oneman. E. Davies is much pleased with his bunch of people. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR. IDA MAX. P. S. Jenkins writes from Fort Pierce ploring the Atlantic seabord this week. Rastus Jones closed recently in Tampa, Fla. His end chair was successfully filled by Johnny Booker, a promising young comedian, who makes a decidedly highly singing "Abraham Lincoln Jones" Master Cliffon Boyd (Kid Wood) has added three new features to his act, which never fails to draw frantic applause night after night. Is is suffering from hoarseness, the product of a severe cold contracted recently. Our quartette, composed of Philip Wheeler, composer of Dixon second tenor, J. W. Hamilton, first bass, and Norris Griggsy, second bass, scores nightly opening the olio. J. B. Norton, our affable stage manager, is well pleased with his first part. "I'mn't Talking to Me," and it is a scream. GLOBE THEATER, NORFOLK, VA. RUBY THEATER, GALVESTON, TEX NEW YORK CITY AND C. V. B. A. NOTES. By Harry A. Brown. Brown and Hodges, cartoonists and singers, have changed their stage name to Brown and Brown, while playing the Morris circuit at present, presenting at the Plaza in New York, and at the beach en route west, playing Indianapolis and other middle west cities. There is at present a big demand for colored acts in New York, and the latest reports will be a bit of new acts as soon as the big shows close for Tom Brown and wife are now en route THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER west. He will play among his dates Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The C. V. B. A. is now preparing for their gambol. They are to make a six weeks' tour to raise money for their new City. Good city time has been offered them in the spring. They will carry a camera and orchestra. There is no show twelving and could get together the array of talent that the C. V. B. A. gambol will present. The C. V. B. A.: Sah Lucas, John W. Luca, Will Marion Cook, John B. Nail, Sam Killy Kersands, Griffith B. Wilson, Tobias Jerry Pasterfield, Thomas Johnson. PEKIN THEATER AT NORFOLK, VA. The ever-popular little Pekin at Norfolk, Va., continues to be the leading vaudeville and picture house in that secession in Virginia. Manager C. W. Moseley is putting on the strongest bill ever presented in the city. This week he offers at a headliner the two diminutive princess Ino, director of Haverford Cubed age 9 and 5 years, who are in charge of their mother, Madam Azalia Mathews. The two are wonders in their line, doing termed regular human snakes. Besides this big novelty act, there are Miss Maggie Harvey, the female dancing wonder; it is a beautiful eccentric comedian and world's champion wooden shoe dance; Miss Lelia White, the old Virginia nightingale, the only living rival of Black Patti; Burt McCormick, the original Burt), with a beauty chorus of lively singing and dancing girls. This bill keeps the crowded house in an uproar at every performance. Mr. Moseley week, as he always has something surprising up his sleeve. It would be well to know that the theater at Norfolk presents the neatest and most city-like appearance owned and managed by a colored man. Besides being handsomely and expensively decorated inside and out, with its beautiful front and back costume, 100 electric lights, and other decorations too numerous to mention, the Pekin band, the orchestra and all of the attendants uniforms, which makes just a prep-in at the Pekin one grand and gorgeous scene. Mr. Moseley books his acts direct, and the gladiator he goes to talent at all times. The Pekin sends friends in and out of the profession. BLACK PATTI AT THE PARK THEATER. "A Trip to Africa," in which the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company supports the African name Sissietta Jones), will appear at the Park Theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 17, 18 and 19, is a showcase of new and interesting features. The plot is somewhat deeper than that of the average show of this class. The African jungles, leads her friends to follow her and effect a rescue. Around the African jungles, this trip the interest in the play revolves. The public will doubtless anticipate a musical treat upon the appearance of Madame Sisséliera Jones, the original singer of her race, and there is no room for a disappointment in this respect. "Jolly" John Larkins, who adopts the role of King Rastus, is the author of the book "All the special music used in this production. The fun with this show is all spontaneous and is entirely void of horse-play of any nature. Black Patti's supporting company contains a galaxy of musicians, and some of the biggest song hits of the year, such as "The Beaming Sun" "In Zulu Land" "In the Bright Moonlight," "I Wish I Was in Heaven" "All Hall the Fight" "The Joe Baseball" and a score of others, will be offered for the approval of the patrons. MISS HARRISON'S DEBUT. The music ball was crowded, the audience being about equally divided between white and colored, and some of the best musicians in the city were present, among whom were Em. Emmet Snowden and Mrs. C. Snowden, Pedro Thinsley, and Mrs. Cassius King, George Samson, Jesse Stubbs and many others well known. DEHOMEY IN CHICAGO. Talk about your exit from this ice and snow. Stevens, ten people, at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville. Fla.: Billy and Sadie Mccer, Havana, Cuba. And others to follow. --- King and Bally are at the American Music Hall this week. A good way from Dehoney. Some of the gallants will grace Jill. Jilless will get car fare one way and go to the stage door to see thim come out. No further. The two gentlemen who got into trouble over their discovery of Mars will be with us again soon. They will defy Peary and Cook to meet them in an open debate. That is, if Mr. Cook can be found, Oh, you Dehoney! She will flop her wings yet. It doesn't make any difference where you are, a star or headliner. It's better among the doo on the main stage, Mr. and Lyles are in the advance in advertising headlines at Kensington, Ill., the week of February 14. Every little bit helps. Fiddler and Shelton are laying off on account of Mr. Fiddler's voice. This excuse years ago would have been a joke, but now it seems Bert Williams DeWolf Herman have been ordered or laid off on account of their throats why not Harry Fiddler? An actor is an actor. Color is no bar. Well! The Blouen closed its little eyes while the writer was napping. That old saying, "He that hesitates is lost," don't work in Dehoney, or the examples are very easy. Every angle, every thing" who has venom in the she's along the Stroll that didn't hesitate jumped into a bottomless pit. What's the difference? Another angel will be here in a short while. Wait and see. Mule Bradford, that lucky young man that was wise enough to beat the ice, smoothed forty degrees below zero, and safely laid in Florida. He quiet while living easy. If he doesn't, when he gets back on the Stroll again this is just one of the hundred things we will make him do: Carry him to the lake, carry him to Detroit, Mich., and return. Don't loke you in Mule's it'd bad enough now. You can't stay in Florida always. Well, the long-looked-for trouble between the agent that books all three houses along the Stroll and the manager of the Grand had a little—at first it looked that there was going to be trouble, but it seemed that there beaten up for a time. To get at the matter it is rather hard, but the writer cannot see how that trouble can be avoided, present circumstances. Some one has to worst of it. One house in Dehoney doesn't play over one colored act a week. The other two houses them bit white acts; of course, that's not the only way of overness. The other two houses will play nothing but colored acts if they can get them (good and bad). These two houses are the Grand and the Monogram. The manager looks up his own acts and sends them to the agent to get contracts. This wife filmed the film and displayed a musical team and rare whistling act. Then, it is said, the go-between put the manager (of the house that does not play any colored acts only the pick) wise to the agent. Funnily, Yes, real funny. Well, the acts will not play the Grand, that's all. THE SOUTH SIDE COLORED VENDERS ORGANIZE. CHICAGO, IL.—(Special).—The South Side merchandise venders of Chicago organized and incorporated to protect president; Saul S. Chester, secretary; J. W. Balnes, treasurer; John Conway, vice president; A. Walberg, representative. These men were driven to this from the peculiar stand (the divided opinion) of the neighbors. The dividing line is between the vendors on Wabash avenue kicked against the noise that the vendors made while crying about their wares and supplying the State street people. The kick continued when the vendors hurt the street when the vendors had to put the soft pedal on the announcement of their goods. This literally killed the business. The vendors were hurt when their respective aldermen. The aldermen advised them to organize, then come before them. This rule against venders but hurt the whites also. Since the colored vendors have organized the white venders have made application to join, and there are ten thousand venders in Chicago; all will have to come under the head of the colored organization. In this case will join hands to fight the arscrats. The funny thing about it, some of the bishops, are the crats of Wabash avenue. It is a battle of the classes against the masses. It is a combination of efforts of the venders to win bishops' seats. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. SHEFFIELD. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Annie Harris, an aged lady, died Thursday, February 3. She is survived by one son...Mrs. T. E. Knowles has been quite ill for several days...Mrs. T. Knowles, a teacher, is a while, is able to be out again...Miss Lillian Abernathia is quite ill at the home of her parents...Miss Ela Iri- gram and Mr. J. H. Fields, a grand concert will be taken at the Elysian Church February 21 and 22, for the benefit of the church...Hereafter you will find my headquarters at Mr. E. H. Fields' office, corner Second street and Nashville there at all times. Become beautiful. Keep the bloom of youth. Try a three-ounce jar of one sugar, a skin food, or 95 cents. Spencer Supply Company, Box 138, Evansville, Ind. THE FREEMAN IN LONDON, ENG Copies of The Freeman can be secured in London, Eng., at Daw's Steamship Agency, 17 Green street, Charing Cross Road, W. C. THE FREEMAN IN WASHINGTON. The Freeman can be found in Washington, D. C., at the Barron-Dabney Company's "Your Stores," 1020 U Street Northwest, and at 1608 Seventh Street South. He is also associated with the Negro Race's Greatest Illustrated National Newspaper. Wanted. For Carter's Jubilee Singers, a young lady who is a pianist and one who can recite. Good salary. Address W. A. Carter. 3132 Wabash avenue, Chicago. NOTICE. Colored band and orchestra master desires to locate in a live town, where he can open a first-class tailoring business that has a first-class set of brass band instruments, also a four-piece orchestra. Will sell the outfit for $300 on easy inscription or the employee with the band. Any one interested will address J. A. Page, Eudora, Ark. Box 21. ROUTES. RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S FAMOUS land and Filkin: Columbia, S. C, Feb. 14: Sumter, 15: Charleston, 16: Sa- Ga, 17: Brunswick, 18: Way- cross. AL G. FIELDS GREATER MINSTRELS Auburn; 16; Geneva. Syracuse, 15; Auburn; 16; Geneva. BLACK PATTI'S FAMOUS TROUBA- HOTEL UPTON? BOSTON, MASS 120 Dartmouth and 5 Harwick Streets, opposite Back Bay Station. Long Distance telephone in each room. Phone, Tremont. 41771. All-outside rooms steam heated. 910 and upwards. Special rates to Railroad men and Theatrical people. Good service at regular restaurant prices. Upton Investment Co., Wm. H. Hardy. President: Israel Rue, Treasurer. AT LIBERTY 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. MUSIC FREE CATALOG of the latest popular sheet and Instrumental MUSIC. Beginners' Instruments and books. Catalog free Write for one today. THE WM FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Brown's Tennessee M Still in line, would like to hear from a clarionet player, O. Salaries low but sure. Route: Swanton, Neb., 15; Wynne, 16; Courtland, 17; Palmyra, 18; Unadil ad., Holden, Mo. Write at once. W. A. Brown, C WANTED Lowery & Morgan Mighty Minstrels 100--Musicians and Performers We are supplying three of America's Leading Bands and Minstrel Shows, and can keep you year around. Next winter will find us with two Colored Minstrels on the road. DO NOT MISR TELL WHAT YOU CAN and WILL DO, in you are already engaged, don't flirt with us; be your word aud a credit to your race and professi P. G. LOWE messee Minstrel in a clarionet player to double B. & C. : Swanton, Neb., Feb. 14; Dewitt, almyra, 18; Unadilla, 19. Or per. W. A. Brown, Owner and Mgr. TED! Morgan's Minstrels and Performers=-100 America's Leading Circuses with and can keep you working the find us with two of the Largest DO NOT MISREPRESENT, and WILL DO, in first letter. If flirt with us; be a person of race and profession. OWERY Brown's Tennessee Minstrel Brown's Tennessee Minstrel Still in line, would like to hear from a clarionet player to double B. & O. Salaries low but sure. Route: Swanton, Neb., Feb. 14; Dewitt, 15; Wynne, 16; Courtland, 17; Palmyra, 18; Unadilla, 19. Or per. ad., Holden, Mo. Write at once. W. A. Brown, Owner and Mgr. WANTED! Lowery & Morgan's Mighty Minstrels 100--Musicians and Performers--100 We are supplying three of America's Leading Circuses with Bands and Minstrel Shows, and can keep you working the year around. Next winter will find us with two of the Largest Colored Minstrels on the road. DO NOT MISREPRESENT, TELL WHAT YOU CAN and WILL DO, in first letter. If you are already engaged, don't flirt with us; be a person of your word aud a credit to your race and profession. P. G. LOWERY Enroute or Care of The Freeman. Theatre -MATINEES NCING Black Pa Musical Comedy Compan IN The Greatest Musical Comedy Ever Black Patti The Greatest Musical Comedy Ever Produced, THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS WITH THE ORIGINAL BLACK PATTI and "JOLLY" JOHN LARKINS, GREATEST OF COLORED COMEDIANS. DOURS—Roanoke, Va., Feb. 14; Portsmouth, Ohio, 15; Hamilton, 16; Indianapolis, Ind., 17, 18, 19. WILLIAM McCAE'S GEORGIA MINTRELS—Princeton, Minn., Feb. 13, 14; Princeton, Lehigh, 17; Milacar, 18; St. Joseph, 19, 20. LOWERY-MORGAN MINTRELS—Dallas City, Ill., Feb. 14; Raritan, 15; Stronghourse, 16; Alexis, 17. VIRGINIA WARBELLS—Under the direction of John Kenkins: Table Rock, Neh., Feb. 14; Dunbark, 15; Woodbine, In., 17; Soldier, 18. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for the names they will appear four times and that the letter will arrive at the office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at Gentlemen's List. Jones, A. G. Jones, Rastus Leo, E. Dube Miller, Joe Bussel, Mr. Joe Mussel, Rose Murphy, Bert Strauder, Al Walburg, H. Wallburg, Mrs. Ray Washington, H. B. Willis, Geo A. Williams Jubilee Singers Allen, Arthur Coates, Sherman Day, George Dale, Prof. Lum- ford Eldridge, W. L. Fisher, Lonnie R. Gilpin, Charles Gilliam, Chas. W. Griggsy, Griggsy Hamilton, J. W. Holden, Edward Holden, V. P. Howard, Edward Jones, Mrs. Ras- Wolf, Mrs. Hanna Lane, Lou Thomas, Clodie Lane, Lou Thomas, Clodie A TRIP TO AFRICA 5 THE STAGE 6 Frank Kirk was a hit at Fargo, N. D., last week. The Great La. She sends regards to all friends from Superior, Wis., where he is playing on the Northwestern Circuit. He will soon open on the Sullivan & Considine Circuit. John H. Wickliffe, trap drummer of the Pekin Theater orchestra, Cincinnati, O., would like to hear from James H. Price, and sends special regards to Jimmie Clark, Victor Evans and Glover Compton, of Louisville, KY. The Marshals are making good in and around New York. James R. Marshall is playing piano playing, Miss Eva Fuller is singing Marshals's latest song successes, "I Wants a Man That's Lovin'" and "I Don't Believe All I Hear." This is the coming act of the day. They are members of the Tim Owley, the well-known stellar comedian, is back here at home, resting, and while doing so he and Mr. Russell Smith, a clever pianist and music arranger, have got their heads together, and he has a wonderful ear. He hear something mighty, mighty good from these two talented artists, whose pens ever drip with honeyed sweetness. Early in their undertaking to write songs, Mr. Owley's head of hain was showbaited by the devil who ladds are hard at it. They want to make the boys of the streets whistle what they write and you can bet that they will do it. Mr. James Harris, stage manager of the comedy troupe, always was full of melody, and yet Mr. Owley wrote "Tm Crazy, I Am," at that. IN MEMORY OF BILLY RICHARD SON, WHO DIED DEC. 20, 1909, AT OCALA. FLA. The dirge is sung, the last rites said, "In the name of the Lord, we pray, No more will we hear his voice ring. In the many songs he was wont to sing, In the many songs he was wont to wear one, Whom God his caller to, heavenly BARRASSO MAKING GOOD BOOKING. Fred A. Barrasso, general manager of the Amuse U Theater, No. 1, at 235 North Street, has been a fixture at 112 South. Fourth street, Memphis, Tenn., has caught on to the proper way of pleasing the people in *U* always having a special time. He persists in having bright, new acts each week, and that is the thing important to make business good at every occasion. THE WHANGDOODLES ALIVE. The Whangdoodle Comedy Four—James White, Julius Glenn, George Hillman and Ian Duncan. The Whangdoodle Comedy Four dates: February 7, Taunton, Mass; and Bates Opera House, Attleboro, Mass; February 14, Bijon Theater, Woonsocket; Their permanent address is the C. V. B. 562 Sixth avenue, New York City. James White, of the Whangdoodle Comedy Four, can be reached by addressing No. 40 East 132d street, New York City. THEATRICAL NOTES FROM UTAH HE EXPLAINS ABOUT ELECTRIC THEATER. To the Editor of THE FREEMAN: I have every day from some actor or actress wanting to know if I have anything to do with the property and the Belmont Street Theater, and am not interested in any other house here and only use the best of talent to create colored people, and allow no vulgarity. BILLY McCLAIN WANTS TO BE UNDERSTOOD. Editor of THE FREEMAN: In your issue of January 8, 1910, you sent a letter to the editor, "Down Among the Sugar Cane," and you leave it to Avery and Hart as to the original part. I want to put you right. The letter says, "The sound does not mean the writer of the words or music, and I would not for one minute attempt to take any of the laurels from Messrs. Avery and Hart, and not take any other way, as you attempt to make it appear. Thanking you in advance, I am, Yours truly. BILLY MCCHAIN. P. S. I open at the Olympia, Paris, for three months. HUBER'S NEW YORK THEATER DELIVERS THE GOODS Smith and La Rose Minstrels Heading the Boards. NEW YORK CITY, February 10. Smith and La Rose Minstrels are in their fourth week at Huber's Theater, which has been packed at nearly every performance, including on an extremely good performance, because they have a strong company to do so. The members are. Pearl La Rose, Gussie Smith, Sadie Weston, Mamie Curter, Florence Sewell, Miles Dewey, Joe Sullivan, and Betsy Ware are. S. Bail, the three laughing Starks, Pearl Woods, Maggie McKey and Walter Smith. Huber's Theater is owned by Mr. G. H. Huber, and Mr. J. H. Anderson is business manager. The theater is located at 105 100 North 10th Street, 105 107 East Thirteenth street, between Third and Fourth avenues. THE CRITIC. Why there should be anything but the most cordial relations between the performer and the critic has always been a question in my mind. "Our best friends are the ones who help us to mend them," has been well said. So many critics, so disant, presume to criticise without having a thorough knowledge of the subject under criticism. But the fact is that criticism should be to improve upon the thing criticised. Therefore it is imperative that the critic should not only criticise, but offer the panacea at one and the same time, explain the reasons behind the criticism in his judgment. Personalities foreign to the subject under discussion should not enter into the criticism. It is the duty of the critic to encourage and assist in developing latent talent, therefore their criticisms must be devoid of any opinion or satire, and the writings of the most competent critics. The performer must remember that one can only escape by being above or below criticism. The first is seldom attained and the second is undesirable. Only an egoistic critic can be undesirable criticism. It is only through criticism and adversity that a performer can hope to reach the zenith of his ambitions. Playing to Packed Houses. Special Guest - THE FREEMAN HAZEL MUSIC Comedy Series 9.—The Whitney Music Comedy Company, headed by those two very versatile comedians, Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt, opened up here Monday night at the Opera House, the crowds ever since. The Whitney company is a very strong one, comprising thirty gifted people in the thespian art. This show carries one of the best choruses does the leading comedy role, is about the best colored comedian seen here in years. He makes everybody laugh because he is a "Goin' to Let Nobody Make a Fool of Me," brought down the house. After the performance here last night several wealthy gentlemen gave a midnight show, and our well, Tutt Whitney, Homer Tutt, the company. An enjoyable time was had. THE PASSING OF HARRY SINGLETON. Mr. Harry Singleton, one of the best known performers of the day, died recently, after an illness of short duration. Mr. Singleton had been connected with the New York Black Bears great white, and was a principal of that set. He was the husband of Mrs. Maude Singleton, of 1857 Webster street, Cleveland, Ohio. He was the original "Six Black Bees," and Mr. Singleton had been closely related in the show business for a number of years. The Freeman takes this means to extend sympathy to Mrs. Singleton in her great loss. THE LYRIC OPENS UP TO CROWDS COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 4.—The Lyric Theater opened up again here on January 28, and showed to packed houses the "Georgia Coon Shouter," although very young in the business, brought the house down on the very first night before taking many encores nightly singing "That Lovin' Man of Mine," Messrs. Willie Kimbell, Ed Simms, Gus McKenna, and John McKenna, entitled "My Husband's Troubles." T. F. Edwards is manager of the Lyric. "YOU'VE GOT TO SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL. Or My Money Ain't a-Gwine," Is a brand new ragtime coon song hit that we have just received from the pen of Mr. Babe F. Seals, a new composer of 411 Burgundy street, New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the song of Co. of that city. The song is the first effort of Mr. Seals, and from what we have heard of the piece it is bound to become a winner everywhere it is introduced especially with minstrel troupes in the air and real coaxial words. The chorus is: "You got to shake, rattle and roll, Or my money ain't a-gwine. Now, don't you think you've caught a Gee, If you do you’re far behin'. Dis way you guys got squeezin' dem I done. I did you once, and now I'm tell- in, you twice. EPH WILLIAMS' FAMOUS TROUBA- DOURS. On a Successful Tour Through Florida Prof. Eph Williams' original Troubadours, presenting the genuine Negro comedy. The Funny Side of Life, as it is called, makes a strong impression through the State of Florida. It is said that the company is larger and better than ever, having such clever people as the comedian, the get comedian, who makes them all laugh; George Baker, the clever acrobat; Rebecca Simmons and Sarah Williams; the comedian, who makes a band and orchestra. As a grand extra features comes Prof. Eph Williams and his wonderfully educated ponies, who are so self is worth the price of admission, and scores a great hit wherever the show a) pears. Practically, Prof. Williams has two big shows, R. C. Puggs and the comedian manager of this show, and that speaks volumes. SAYS NEGRO HAS RARE NOVELTY ACT New York Clipper Declares Frank Roers Has Great Act. In the New York Clipper of February 5 there appears a splendid write-up of Mr. Frank Rogers, the ventriloquist, which we reproduce here: "He ventriloquist is rather a novelty, and at the Victoria last week Frank Rogers, a rather good looking young fellow, appeared with two dummies to uphold the cleverness of his race along the lines of the play. He was a little white 'tough', while the other was a slow thinking, stammering 'coon' kid, who was very funny. The 'boys' get into an argument over spelling, and quite a few laughs were aroused over the display. "Rogers catches his different intonations nicely, and the changes of voice between the two kids, especially in a rapid, heated manner. What is needed is a little quickening in the early part of the act, which dragged a trifle last week. The ventriloquial work finished with the singing of 'Here Comes the King.' What is needed is a little chinning in the responses. A big hand brought Rogers back, and as an encore number he gave various vocal imitations with good effect including a moving train and a trolley car, the latter being the same as the act ran about fifteen minutes, in one." PICKWICK THEATER IN GREAT SHAPE. Headquarters for Dixie Circuit Established. MOBILE, Ala., Feb. 4.—The Pickwick Theater here is one of the most modern playhouses in the country to-day. The Wren and Adams streets, and is an entirely new building. Mrs. A. Bride is sole owner and Mr. John B. Cullen is general manager. The Pickwick has a large scenery. The scenery. There are ladies' and gentlemen's dressing rooms and toilets, etc. An up-to-date fireproof curtain has been hung up along with the latest pattern in the theater. The curtain has been built to the equal of any white theater in the South for modern improvements. There are seats for 425 people and the room for 500. The Wren is now running vaudeville and moving pictures, but is bending THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. every effort to book the big road attractions, such as Williams and Stevens. The manager is also anxious to sign up a few of the real stars that are real clever. He will forward railroad fare for a long engagement. Recently the Dixie circuit of colored and vaudeville performers established their headquarters at this playhouse. THE CLARKS MAKING GOOD. The Clarks, Charles H. and Alberta E. are now at Richmond, Va., where they are still mystifying the public with a still magician. They are the people who will featureently supernatural. We know of few, if any, colored performers who are doing as well in the line they are following as well in the line they are following as the Two Clarks. Managers should not book this act as it varies from all other acts. It is something we all want to see. PASTIME THEATER HITTING THEM HARD. SUNNYSIDE THEATER SUCCESSPUL STAUNTON, Va., February 3—There is much evidence that the Sunnyside Theater has a good blender on this week, and it will be turning out each night, some going twice and three times. Mrs. R. L. Pannell, the proprietress of this magnificent theater, is a manager, Mr. R. H. Earnett, are doing everything possible to secure first-class attractions. They are anxious to get in touch with the management of the very best acts on the road. Also the management is one of the many who are interested in the well-being of theaters and managers. The Dixie circuit would be in making effort to secure this house. LOUISVILLE THEATER DOING The farce comedy presented at the Pekin Theater entitled "Dick Turpin" was a nice bit of clean-cut comedy. Bob Goodwin, who was good, received the applause. My good-humans sang "I Want Some One to Love Me All the Time" and was a decided hit. McElmore Taylor, as "Dick Turpin," was good. Mr. Green, as "Old Man Snowball," was good. Mr. Brown, as "Mrs. Snowball," and Miss Hopkins, as "Miss Snowball," did well throughout the performance. Will Mitchell, as "Jack Norton," was liked by everybody, but better liked when he sang "Southern Men," as "Two Married Men," by Clarke and Taylor, and the authors in the leading roles, was declared "a screamer." THE CANADIAN PORTERS' CLUB. One of the finest club houses for the race in all Canada is the Canadian Pacific Porters' Club, situated at 335 Drake Road in Montreal. It has been made a place for gentlemen only, and caters to such. It has a large membership, being the headquarters for the Canadian Pacific Railway and Great Western Railway. The rooms are filled with some of the best and most reputable railroad men in the country. For its officers it has such a large number of staff, and the student; G. S. Hurd, vice-president, and Edward M. Bryant, secretary. There are few persons in that section who are not there. The President Foster, there is no one in his place, him, once you meet him, because he always makes it pleasant for those who visit Vancouver—and in fact that is part of the business of the Canadian Porters' Club. PALACE THEATER. HOUSTON. TEX. Everything is going along fine with the Carter and Howard Stock Company, which now numbers eight people: Carter, Howard, and Howard, Bish, and Howard, Bish "the dancing pick," and McCoy and Jackson. The bill was a very pleasing one from start to finish, opening with the Merry Howards, that versatile sketch team, followed by Eilert, the singer. Then came McCoy and Jackson, another pleasing team, who were followed by Bish, the tanglefoot pick, who went on ahead of the Carters, that relied on the band's closeness was closed by the company with "Sambo in Chinatown." Paul Carter doing the comedy and Ed Howard as One Lung, the chink, who had them all guessing as to his real nationality. The bunch sends to the gang at the Pekin in Memphis. THE MOON THEATER DOING THE BUSINESS The Clark Brothers and Miss Hicks Make a Hit. KANSAS CITY, Mo. February 3—The Moon Theater, one of the finest colored theaters in the West, has been packing up for the next few weeks. This house is managed by Mr. James Welsh, a reputable business man of this section, and he is running the first-class performers. The Clark Brothers and Miss Hicks have been holding the boards, and are now re-engaged for the next season. Miss Hicks said that their act was such a drawing card that he was compelled to keep them over. "I can safely say, says Mr. Welsh, that Miss Hicks, Brothers and Miss Hicks are real performers who draw the business." BLACK PATTI AT DUVAL THEATER JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 3.—Black Patti and her company of entertainers were at the Duval Theatre last night and gave their show a touch of audience that filled every nook and corner of the house. Several hundred would-be spectators were turned away, there being no more seats available. The show this year is fully up to the usual standards, but it must be said that the applause came from those present. The section reserved for white patrons was entirely filled, and it must be said that the applause came from those present. Black Patti (Sissieria Jones) took a prominent part in the stage story told, and also had a great many songs. Her voice is among the very best of her race, and she was enthusiastically encoded each time she sang, and usually responded with an additional number. John Larkin the principal comedian, is enthusiastic ever, and had the crowd in an uproar of laughter whenever on the stage. Will A. Cook is another funmaker that made a hit with the audience. Morgan Prince who appears in the play as Gert, his wife, gets away with his work in good style. “A Trip to Africa” is very well staged, and the company seems capable and entertaining, and the ensembles were enjoyable, and the sextet of the Lucia” was particularly good. LUNA PARK ON TOP. ATLANTA, Ga. Luna Park, Feb. 3. Everybody is doing well. There is not much away cheering to the echo. Best of all, the proprietor is satisfied, and sends the goods to the bunch with a smile on his face. He hits a bit singing "The Cubanabo/Glide," taking three and four encores nightly. Miss Mabel St. John, the dainty little girl, is cleaning up the Cox are cleaning up with "I'm Awful Glad I Met You." Mr. Lewis, as the female impersonator, is good, and goes on to tell the story of "Red, Red Rose." Mr. Mills, one of the leading members, took ill suddenly last Thursday night, and has not been able to recover soon. Mr. Lee Crawford, the well-known comedian, wishes to be remembered to the profession and friends. Mr. Crawford is on the sick list, and has been hospitalized. has joined the bunch, and is opening with a monologue and song and dance to the music on the place, and now has it on the order of an airdome. R. V. Cross, the stance manager, is pleased with every success. He's to Ben Boo and Howard and Bradford. RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS. Instead of being "Alabama bound," we are Florida bound. The show is as hot as ever. Everybody seems to like the dull moment from the time the curtain rises until it falls. The boys are thinking of following the position that many of our young men are very successful in -waiting on table. These noble sons are waiting on the table, round of the profession-head waiters. We have been waiting for certain things to transpire that would be a feather in every one's cap. Every one has learned to wait. We have been waiting to Wait Until To-morrow. Still every one seems happy; no one "kicking." Ghost day has moved from Sunday to Wednesday and Thursday. But, dear reader, don't talk under the impression that the don't talk is sure, and sometimes walks ahead of "time." We came near getting "in wrong" up in this wild and woolly mountain countryside, and that don't feel exactly right to the bunch in the rear car. But, thanks to providence, we are all still alive and enjoying the blessing of good weather. We were in Willis Island, two of our "small boys," went "joy riding" to Keystone. There were but two killed and two wounded. They were both white, and killed by a United States marshal for dispensing liquor on Sunday. The boys returned安全, and are still relating pleasing incidents that occurred while they were away. Our saxophone quartette is scoring well, and we are posing for a jalanes, soprano; C. P. Jones; F. W. Imperson, baritone, and W. Watkins, bass. Happy Beauregard is the wisest and shrewdest man in the whole show. The man is a man, and he told our car very roughly, and Happy scaled his foot. "Hap" got crippled and sick at once. He at once wrote to the agent, and he wrote to the agent met Happy in the next town and asked "Hap" if half a hundred would suffice him. "Hap" replied, "Don't write a check; just slip me the long green" and two days later, "two days. He is now known as the "high roller". Aside from this there has been no accident occurred, large or small. He is now known to all in the profession, and ask friends to write. See route in the Freeman. THE "UNKNOWN" THEATER BECOMES WELL KNOWN Florida House Attracting a Great Deal of Attention. WHITMAN SISTERS AND BILLY KERSANDS Playing to Crowded Houses at Lagman's Theater. Mobile. Ala. To say the least, this is a strong combination. The Whitman Sisters' Own Company, an aggregation of fourteen people, and Billy Kersands, the well-known comedian on our Billy"s holding boards at Lagman's Theater and packing them to the doors nightly with their unsurpassed performances of musical comedy and modern vaudeville. Staged and managed successfully by the talented Whitman Sisters during their professional career in vaudeville over the largest circuits in the East and West, and their unique road to success, the Whitman Sisters much cannot be said of this young woman for holding her sisters together and winning for them an enviable reputation from pulpit to the stage, as their father was one of the greatest preachers in the world, known and their mother a great missionary worker, prior to their deaths. Essie Whitman, contralto solist, is no doubt the idol of the South, having won the hearts of the people by singing since 1972. He is the best of the sisters and prima donna of the company, is winning her way to fame by the rapid development of her voice and her grace while on the stage. Maitie Whitman (likewise) and Baby Alice (likewise) are a scream nightly, singing all the latest hits. We must not forget to mention the to-comedian little Thomas Hawkins, who succeeded Willie Robinson. He is undoubtedly the greatest singing and dancing comedian of his age on the American stage. William Lofton, an actor, was the best screaming. See him take that trip, Walter Smith, trap drummer, is clever and a valuable addition to the company. It will take too much time to mention in this family aggregation, but they are Now, the grand added attraction, Billy Kersands, "the king of all comedians," enorisolis and Mrs. Louise Kersands, enorisolis and Mrs. Louise Kersands, lovable wife of Billy. This trio of entertainers keeps the audience in one continuous round of applause from start to finish, bright and their songs new and catchy. Billy is just as young as he was twenty years ago, and a prime favorite in Dixieland. Moses Fleming, business manager of the company, is a young man of much experience, refinement and culture. He is a standpoint. By coming in contact with the various Southern managers, of which 90 per cent. are white, you have to use sound judgment and diplomacy, to say Regards to Kenner and Lewis, all the boys around Marshall's (New York City). They their many friends in the profession. They their friends in the profession. Mardi Gras New Orleans, February 5. THE C. B. V. A. BALL. By Uncle Rad Keese. Anyone passing in the vicinity of Madison, Snohomish Garden on opening January 28 last could tell without a moment's hesitancy that the Colored Benevolent Vaudeville Association was giving a ball, or that Jack Johnson, Cole Cobb, and even celebrities were pulling off a stunt that called for the outpouring of the dusky sons and daughters. For, although it fairly poured down rain, sleet, snow and over even coral reefs, tuberculosis, trolley cakes and taxi from after-dinner smoker to the midnight rounder could be seen as late as 4 in the morning headed for Madison Square Garden, like the famous George Washington in indoor exhibition of "Bonbon Buddy." Claw-hammer coats, with silk hats and patent leather pomps, were the prevailing fad with the gents, while the clinging-sy skirts, decolleté and lacey attire with the dusky belts. And as they would coyly come in contact with one another the general expression throughout could be heard, "Oh you!" "Oh you kid!" On entering the hall, in the box-office was the genial ex-Senator William Elt- ins, late of Bert Williams’ “Mr. Lode’ o Kole” company, frrapped by the one J. Jackson, and a second look either Jackson, coincidentally, or were laboring under some great mental difficulties, whether from a box-office standpoint or not was the only question; but making sure that the would be made to him by the brothers of the “buck and wing” aggregation, while life wasn’t worth the living’ I you owed Harry Jackson for a bad job, you hadn’t been unnoticed. Passing this, the most dangerous point, you next came in contact with Mr. Julius Glenn and the erstwhile bad guys who had badges so clustered with lettering that it was like trying to order pork chops from a Chinese bill of fare to understand which was which. And of all the bad guys who had badges in a baby and a shame to take the money. There was Mr. Glenn on the one side, with his plaited soft-front 'E. & W.' suit, and with his calling in in a melodramatic baritone voice, 'Right this way with your tickets, please, while Mr. Baker was a moon's mustache, rattle me a monds mustache, with his hair plastered down with the latest "slicken oil," calling out in a "frillman-like" bass proffession. Mr. Glenn was profound. And thus it was—to run the gauntlet of these social highwaymen before you could be declared a full-hedged participant in the big vaudieville novice was to be pulled. At the entrance of the main hall were a number of dashing soubrettes vending machines, a copy, on which was billed many reputable and more popular of the big acts of the day. The entrance was densely had given way to that ambitious aggregation of the moving picture type, whose every aim seemed to be to let the bad part of their work outlive that of good. The program as given was a most ordinary one, and more on the amateur order—no one deserving of any particular performance. The program was Vaughner-Patterson Trio and the Alpha Comedy Four. The latter have the making of a very good act with a little attention and a better ending. While the latter are more amateur, the opening part of their work, they lag entirely too much at the close. The comedian especially seems to be too good a performer to show such amateurism as yelling openly over the footstep of the stage. The music was bad. He possibly forgets that nine-tenths of the people who visit concert halls of to-day are more or less of ordinary intelligence and can tell in a few minutes what the performance is bad. He would be wise to refrain from this sort of demonstration, and thereby gain the sympathy of the audience. Still, time and space should not be limited to the performance caliber, especially when we take into consideration the fact that this entertainment was given by the best colored vaudeville performers in the world. It can be even more tamed if we tame it, I repeat—the best colored vaudeville performers in the world. And I want to warn you right here that this affair comes from a standpoint of representation, and performance from de brie, and one more like this will put you "in the old kent row." Where were Brown and Nevarro, the Kemps, the Brittons, Murphy and Francis, the Whangoodle Comedy Four, Cook and Stevens, Fidler and Shelton, We start other Wanted For Sale at 100 FIRST CLASS For the Two N R. VOELCKEL'S "Billy" Kersands MINSTRELS (Under Canvas) Opens April 4, Jacksonville, Fla. Both Shows Start March 21, at j Performers whose applications There Was Cotract jumpers and "bo Address, R. 601 Times Building Busts of Our Founders a We start where others finish! Wanted For Summer Engagement at Summer, Salary 100 FIRST CLASS PERFORMERS 100 For the Two New Big Shows. R. VOELCKEL'S "Billy" Kersands MINSTRELS (Under Canvas) Opens April 4, Jacksonville, Fla. VOELCKEL & NYE'S DIXIE MINSTRELS (Floating Palace Theatre). Opens April 4, Vicksburg, Miss. Both Shows Start Rehearsing March 21, at Jacksonville, Fla. Performers whose applications were not answered, write again. There Was a Reason Cotract jumpers and "boozers" save your stamps. Address, R. VOELCREL, 601 Times Building, New York City. 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 BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN, founder of the great AMFIE Church, and of DR BOOKER OF WASHINGTON, the great posterie of work, hope and optimism, are now ready 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 Corp Dept F. 1912 14th Street, N. W., Washing- National Afro-Art Company Dept F. 1912 14th Street, N. W., Washington D. C. SECURITY TRUST CO INDIANAPOLIS --- CENTRAL HISTORY MUSEUM The C. B. V. A. should be, if properly handled, one of the grandest social organizations it requires more brains and less ambition. You haven't forgotten when it started with a "Whoop-la-la" heralded broadcast as the "one big noise", ellipsing men and women and running nose and nose with the frogs. But your uncle wants to warn you here that unless you break clean, fight one arm free and toe the scrape, you can't do the gong. You're apt to take the count in your future financial reckoning. EAT AT SAMUEL E. GRAYS 226 Indiana Avenue, when in Indianapolis. Special rates to the Theatrical Profession. Opposite The Freeman Office. The Clarks, Charles H. & Alberta E. World's Famous Colored Magicians, would like to hear from reliable colored minstrels. All others may write. Address The Clark's, 1713 E. Grace Street, Richmond, Va Wanted to Hear From Skip Farrell, Richard Bradshaw, Dennis Johnson, Billie Butler and Walter Lee, wire me your address; also R. A. Lain, wire; important business. Address E. B. Dudley, Prince George Heil, 521 Bridge St., Jacksonville, Fla. at where s finish! Summer Engagement Summer, Salary PERFORMERS 100 New Big Shows. VOELCKEL & NYE'S DIXIE MINSTRELS (Floating Palace Theatre). Opens April 4, Vicksburg, Miss. at Rehearsing Jacksonville, Fla. were not answered, write again. is a Reason zoers" save your stamps. VOELCREL, g, New York City. -Art Company t, N. W., Washington D. C. 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Corbett and Sullivan should arrange a series of debates, the former boosting and the latter knocking the coming heavyweight championship fight. Nelson is so anxious to take some of the conceit out of Wolgast that he names the almost impossible condition of a $5,000 side bet. Rube Foster seems to be getting ready to take the championship flag. Isn't it about time for Ran Butler to wake up? The A. B. C. s—the originals are not here. The A. B. C. s—the other managers know good things when they see them. C. M. Miller, of Centralia, III., baseball leader, sends regards to Walter J. Reid and brother Sam, of the Theater Royal, of Memphis, and wonders why they don't VETERAN BALL PLAYER TO WED. attended to THE FREEMAN: Special Team TANOOGA, January 30—Sterling Poore, veteran catheter of the Chattanooga team, is to be married at an early date to Miss Lena Waford, of 107 Ivory JIMMY ADAMS MAY ACCEPT. Jimmy Adams, the wonderful little 1835-pounder of this city, is the ideal "muse" to go after the scapol of Kid White of Pittsburgh, so the local fans think, and if proper arrangement is made, they might be brought to Adams-White bout may be within the next thirty days. CENTRALIA (ILL.) TEAM ORGANIZES. The colored baseball team of Centralla, Bl. met last week and made arrangements for the season. P. Miller, porter on the I. C. Railroad, is leader of the team. PRIZE FIGHTER WANTS MAN- AGER. Kid Davis, light, heavyweight, 165 pounds, would like to have a good manager. Willing to take any of the physical fighter shape; ready to go at any time. Would also like to hear from Dixie Kid in response to a match. Kid Davis, Arlington, Ga. CHICAGO DOWN ON JOHNSON. The Race Is Betting Against Durable Jack. CHICAGO, IL., February 11.—The sporting element of the South Side are down on Jack Johnson, according to the betting situation. About every colored man has his purse open to bet that James J. Jeffries will defeat Jack Johnson in their fight in the NBA. They declare that Johnson cannot win because of his recent conduct. ANOTHER GREAT NEGRO RUNNER New York Lad Establishes a Great Record. NEW YORK CITY, February 9.—At the annual indoor track meet of the Public School District, he was honored day at the Twenty-third Regiment Armory, the 100-yard dash was easily won by the Ravenell School. Ravenell won without an effort. He also established a new record in his semi-final heat, covering the distance in 10.2-5, or a fifth of a second better than Will Play Some Fast Ball, Without Doubt. ST. LOUIS, Mo., February 10—The St. Louis Giants are fast getting in trim for the coming season, so far as organization goes and will begin early practice. Preseason wires up with the big teams the country over. He has secured some very fast players. His pitching staff will be stronger than ever. Will McMurray, the captain, formerly of Paul Gopher, has been put to the boys to the front. Look out for St. Louis! BOX ARTISTS THAT CAN HOLD THEIR OWN. Enset Burk and "Silent" Lus Blasengilg are setting Dixie on fire with their great work on the mound. Burk has had better success in the better season. Blasengilg is sure to develop into a star. He has a fine record. Blasengilg is a giant in size, measuring 6 feet $^2$ inch and weighing 185 pounds. Shining Lights of the Diamond That Are Southerners. Sam Chitwood, of Beaumont, Tex.; Tamarinoo, Royal Giants; Brooklyn, T. B. Royal Giants; "Dick" Coleman, Louisville Giants; George Cary, "Billy" Stewart, Nashville; "Nap" Thompson, Al Hood, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Joe Scotland, Birmingham Giants; White Sox, and a score of others. L. R. M. SIPIO WILLIAMS RETURNS TO OLD LOVE. Mr. Sipio Williams, one of the best known sports in Indiana, when it comes to real prize ring business, has taken hold over the pugilistic reins in this city once again. He is the first man now be much doing. Williams has had the necessary experience in ring generalship, having handled some of the best fighters in the country. He is a promoter, pure and honest, and he has dianapolis Owl Athletic Club has become a very popular organization throughout West. Mr. Williams is anxious to get a burg, a burg and dummy Adams, of this city, and the deal is as good as closed, as Mr. Williams will use every effort in making it go. Furthermore, it is the club members' responsibility to put on nothing but the livestest games. THE SPORTING NUMBER FEATURES. umn we want every person who cares to express his views on Negro baseball to want your views. Also, we are going to help you such great baseball people as "Rube" Foster, the great pitcher; Frank C. Le-Beau, the great catcher; magnate; David Wyatt, the widely known authority, and Sol White, the dean of the Negro baseball world. Hope that every baseball enthusiast in the country will write this office concerning this number. SOME TOP-NOTCHERS TO BE FOUND IN THE SUNNY SOUTH BY LEON R. MARTIN. Special to THE FREEMAN CHATTANOOGA, February 11.—Good ball players don't grow on every tree, as we all know, but old Dixie has kept up the pace in the past, and is in the running at present. The future. *Big Bill* Cavalryman a star. *Big Bill* Sterrit is one of the brainiest players to be found in the Sunny South among colored ball players. He has been a standout around player, a natural hitter, fast on his feet, quick thinker and star performer. THE MAN WHO KNOCKED OUT JACK JOHNSON IS ANXIOUS TO GET A MATCH. John Hayes, better known as the original "Klondike," the only man who has a championship, Jack Johnson, has placed himself under the management of Dusty Rhodes, of Chicago, and is now willing and ready to play in the heavyweight division. Walter Whitehead, of Duluth; Frank Childs, of Chicago, and "Dixie Kid," of Memphis, have both played well and discovered that Klondike has never been properly trained for any of his contests, but the future will try to correct the fall of his skills. Gunthers baseball team last summer, and later worked hard to condition himself for his fight in Boston with Sam Langford, who can readily see that he is the best possible condition. All mail will reach his manager at 2936 State street, Chicago, III. Upon arrival, he is upon Klondike, as we figure that Manager Rhodes has a jewel that is bound to come to the top, and that very soon. We hope JOHN L. SULLIVAN FAVORS JACK. Ex-Champion Does Not Believe Jeff Can Get in Shape. FINDLAY, O., Feb. 4—John L. Sullivan, ex-champion, was here with his vaudeville combination and was interviewed in reference to the outcome of the game. On July 4 next, The former champion said to: "The match looks fishy to me. It is a long way off and may never be fought. The fights are not as honest as they used to be, and where there is so much money in this one there is big chance of a fake. "Will Jeffries lick Johnson. No. Not unless Johnson lays down for him. Jeffries is no different from any of the other men who have been in the ring. None of the rest of us was able to fight him back strong. If the fight is on the square I look for victory for the black man, and in not a great number of rounds at that. Jeffries won't have the endurance." Billson says he will be in Ohio this week, then a week's engagement in Boston, when he and Kilrain will sall for England. SCORES SAM LANGFORD. We Should Let Jack Johnson Alone to Win His Battle. Sporting Editor The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. : Sir—We of the West believe in giving a man a square and from our reemergence we will well-elected him. We believe you do likewise. Our grouch is against Sam Langford, the middleweight fighter. His constant challenges and mouthings against Jack Johnson, the world champion, will you consider him none of Sam's fights show him to be more than a first-class six-round man. He has been challenging Johnson and barring Jeffries and trying to like the "ol time nigger way of soft-soaping de w'ite fok's." We don't like it, and while Sam may not care, he will do a great deal better if he stops his "billy-eyed" fight. Johnson, every time one Negro gets a little prominence, along comes another, and instead of emulating his example, tries to assist the white man in tearing him down, and he doesn't seem to be bothering Sam. Sam knows there is neither money nor glory in a fight between him and Johnson, whichever wins. Let him build up in his own field. Yours for sport. G. B. ALDRICH. JACK JOHNSON TELLS ABOUT TRAINING. By Jack Johnson. TORONTO, Feb. 4.—I have started light training and will continue it until I go at it good and strong for my coming big gymnasium outfit from a sporting goods firm and I have set same up in one of the large rooms of the Star Theatre, where I am showing this week. I went out on the road with Fred Simpson, the new patent, being portable, and can be set up complete in fifteen minutes. Yesterday I went out on the road with Fred Simpson, Eck, who trained and managed Longboat, and although the road was soft and heavy I made eight miles in fifty-one minutes. I went out on the road with Fred Simpson, Eck, who trained and managed Longboat, and although the road was soft and heavy I made eight miles in fifty-one minutes. I went out on the road with Fred Simpson, Eck, who trained and managed Longboat, and although the road was soft and heavy I made eight miles in fifty-one minutes. I also boxed four rounds each with Monty Cutler and Joe Walcott in my little "gym," besides boxing with them in the theatre during the show. He was the amateur naval welder champion of Canada, $250 if he can stay four rounds. George Little, my doctor, doesn't feel well so he will work for me for a Ballofoil team to remain the next week in Buffalo, as I show at the Lafayette Theatre there. I will stay with the show I am now showing me for ten weeks from now. I got the biggest ovation of my life here on Monday and broke all records of the theatre. All Burns' admirers want to bet I will suffies. The reception was greatly I've got a story that will surely make a hit. My young brother, is a graduate of the undergraduate and the graduates July 1. I will give him his first customer. I will start a job and brother's job? The Johnson family will attend to Jeffries in clean-cut style and make a good job of it. No more today. I will have some money or the next day. WASHINGTON TEAM WILL VISIT NEW YORK. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 4. — Among the other teams which play in New York during the basketball season, the team that is strongest than the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. a team of Washington, D. C., who defeated the Alphas of New York at the 1980 NCAA tournament. The team is scheduled to play the Alphas in New York at an early date. Among its members are Colin Men's Branch Y. M. C. A. Washington, and a student in Howard University Law School: Huddy Oliver, a formerly with M Street High School team who made one THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. of the all-American teams while playing football at Amherst, and was recently halftack of the undefeated Howard University team, playing guard; Arthur Curry of Washington and has played at Williston Academy. He is in the Medical Department at Howard University, as is F. A. Taylor. 2d is in the Medical Department at Howard University, an instructor in physical training in the Washington High Schools. He has studied at Sargeant's in Boston and in the Howard University Medical School. He has played at the Armstrong Technical High School. The Y. M. C. A. team has played only under the auspices of the I. S. A. A. of Washington, which organization is large, responsible for athletic activities at the capita. TECHNOLOGY BROUGHT OUT BY SOLUTION OF BASEBALL QUERY. BY DAVID WYATT. I note with pleasure the solution of the query which ran in the form of a white, the reasoning of Mr. Strong carries much merit, and it brings to light a phase of health which is resulted in the formation of the Baseball Writers' Association—that is uniform. In trying to arrive at the proper interpretation of the rules of baseball, you will find technicalities upon all sides, and you will note that baseball writers, play with the same skill for the same, in hopes that it might turn the tide of victory towards their team or favorites. I do not say that Mr. Strong has not solved the question, but I do not know of the scorers perhaps would differ with him. "TECH." NO. 3 Among the many questions that the committee on revision of rules had to deal with was one known as the "gift" assist. Since was one of the first of in order to help swell the fielding averages of players, and the same has a tendency to make the present style of play more difficult, the case the right fielder was bent solely upon preventing a home run, as well as the second baseman, when the latter went out for the relay. The first baseman probably would have been more careful for, as their backs were probably turned when the offense was committed. Now the only thing left to do was for several of the players to crowd around first and toss the ball out at first, which would have resulted in seven or more "gift" assists, as the runner was perhaps resting at third and made an effort to get back. an against the ball, and the second hand, had he advanced no farther than second, and then made an effort to get back to first, this would have brought into play the right fielder and the second baseman, and I would give them an assist: but since the batter made the play possible and the two were unaware of the fact, it would go to the right fielder and the second baseman, the batter causing his own put out. This play can be pulled off in a manner which would leave no opening for tech-player control. In each player handling the ball would be following the natural style of play, and at the same time be fully aware of what he is doing. In order to do this it would bring into action a play that is sedum attempted by any other than big leaguers—that is, the ants and the baller. The baller and a runner on second, the catcher throws to second baseman—but with no intention of catching the runner at that station—that is second baseman. The baller takes the ball and either catches the runner off that bag or gets him in a chase between third and home. No other player takes part in the play—the second baseman has an assist, the third baseman an assist and the catcher a put-out old rules), (new rules) catcher also gets an assist. To work out the enigma without a semblance of a hit, it would occur like this: Three men on, no one out; the ball is hit if thrown to the plate; the runner who was occupying second had a flying start, and was nearing home; the first baseman, seeing that the catcher's throw was too late, whips the ball back to the runner who was occupying second had a flying start, and was nearing home; the first baseman, seeing that the catcher's throw was too late, whips the ball back to the runner who was occupying second had a flying start, and was nearing home; the first baseman, seeing that the catcher's throw from first to be late, threw to second to head off the man who hit the ball; the second baseman retired the man who hit the ball; this gave the third man a chance to score. Had the second baseman played the throw for a short one, it would have thrown to the plate, thereby cutting off the third score. In angle plays the ball is always thrown in a direction in direct contrast to way the play is to be made. In this case, the ball is thrown from the plate, running from first to the plate and from the plate to second base. Now, taking it for a fact that the first baseman knew he could not get the runner—who scored the second man—he therefore designed a trap off first, with the ultimate purpose of trapping the last man who scored, but who was still at third; had the second baseman carried out these plans, which was really the proper play, the last run could be scored. The second man's man throw made the out possible and the catcher's throw supported the same, the second baseman getting the put-out. There were no errors; three runs scored; a hit was not made. After all has been made, the MVP, Mr. McGraw, had much credit, as the query has furnished food for much thought in baseball. MR. JACK JOHNSON. Or, The Antics of the First Colored Heavyweight Champion of the World. That everything comes to him who waits and takes his time may be an undeniable fact so far as the pugilistic world is concerned. He is the most recent incidents and occurrences. Who would have thought, ten years ago, that there was a possible chance for a colored man to be heavyweight champion of the world, but the race might have been better off, from a standpoint of morality and decency, at least. One ever heard of Peter Jackson creating any unusual scenes in barrooms, cafes or in public highways, neither have I ever heard of or seen any one who ever won a heavyweight championship in such scene. Why was it not his luck to the colored heavyweight champion. He was surely worthy. The world knows he was willing and anxious; and Corbett, Sullivan, and others were attracted to attractions of that time, knew Jackson was fully capable. But no. The fact of the matter, as your "Uncle" sees it, is that Mr. Peter Jackson was too much of a genuine He did not believe in the underhand method as adopted to-day, and the brazen, uncontrolled he reached there-to. Jackson, as the world knew, perfect gentleman, and such men as we see them seen in the calcium of pugilism, our fond recollections of this grand old prejudice, back across the riffles of the briny deep the clustered shrubbery of England's silent visitors we find the last remains of the men who saved Peter Jackson. From a standpoint we prejudice, bored by a prospective anticipation, we still rejoiced, and there the Negro's incentives for a heavyweight champion went glorious until as the white man says himself, Tommy Brink was foolish enough to take on Jack Johnson. Burns was foolish for fighting Johnson, and in my judgment agree with them; and in my judgement Burns was no more foolish for fighting Johnson. Charles W. Morse was when he jugged the National Bank of North America than McCall when he was accused of misappropriating the funds of the Equitable Life company. When you think of it, Burns was too loose dollar he could find in this world, and as history has shown, everything brought in time. Thirty thousand dollars was smeered at by Burns, especially figuring how he could man usually does when he sets out to take anything from a "poor, ignorant coral" (?). always figures you deaf, dumb and blind, you have a voice and can holler "Police." Still, it is not my aim here to draw a graphic comparison between Peter Jack-Jeffrey Jack Johnson, neither is it my aim to add a Jack Johnson injury; but I do think it my duty to convey that injury, that that that the one was as sublime as the other, ridiculous. Johnson is undoubtedly the recognized heavyweight champion of the world for that one reason the colored people have nothing to be proud of; aside from this, there's nothing to stand on your head about. On landing in New York City from Australia, after he had defeated Tommy Burns for the heavyweight championship and was held, he was arrested and charged withCommittee rape on a colored girl; was fined $250. May 21, 1909—Johnson's automobile seat was in Philadelphia on a writ of attachment and was fined bill. May 22, 1909—Forced to settle a bill of $406 for nursing his brother. May 30, 1909—Arrested, charged with violating his seat in Boston; was fined. June 2, 1909—Johnson's automobile violating speed regulations; was fined $5. June 9, 1909—Arrested in Boston in suit to the police; opponent's axle was broken, smashed his auto in wild ride through city. July 16, 1909—While at Crown Point, Ind., had road race with auto; machine opponent's axle was broken, young while driving. August 5, 1909—Arrested in London, Ont., on telegram from chief of police of Woodstock, charged with exceeding speed limit in another auto; another auto and smashed it; was fined. October 21, 1909—In a parade in San Francisco, drove auto recklessly through San Francisco, charged with leaving San Francisco after his fight with auto was attached for a debt of $180. The Overland Limited was held twenty minutes while Johnson was sought for debts he was fined; refusing to pay, his auto was held But the scenes have changed; the conditions are different, and Norman Pinder has placed the icy grip of the law upon his hands of the grand jury of New York county, the same grand jury whose indictments have sent many a man of milion to jail when he is up against upon these conditions as a very huge joke is demonstrative of another phase of his ignorance. The grand jury is in duty bound to indict when he is up against him. A 1 district attorney in white men in the jury box. If found guilty, the least he will get is six months, unless the judge suspends his sentence, then the judge will get out he will be in fine shaken after seeing Johnson's police record. Six months in jail would sound great for the colored heavyweight champion of the game when he get out he will be in fine shaken. It's a "pipe" that a colored man won't have any more chance of getting on that jury than Johnson will have beating it. And with that he will get out he will be in fine shaken, son, all betting that Jeffries will lick him, while down deep within their hearts they are praying that Jeffries will kill him. Are Ne w York City I would say that he had a possible chance, but when they "frame up" on you here, like it seems he has had for him,enson, to be that wont get it handed to him is like taking candy from a baby. Coal that Saves you Money W. E. Ralph Ice & Coal Company, 1005 EAST PRATT STREET. A HOME SHOULD BE THE FIRST THOUGHT! Every honest man should own one. 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Lenten services, every Wednesday evening, at Hilli's Episcopal Church at 7:45. Sunday services, 3:45 p. m. Elder Roswell Roles, financial representative of the Bellville Industrial School and Orphanage of Bellville, Va., was in the city this week. Mr. William Manning, second in charge of the school, with Bend, Ind. was in the city Saturday in the interest of Afro-American Order of Owls. Rev. A. J. Shockley will lecture at the A. M. E. Zion Church, 1034 North Fremont avenue, February 24, at 8 o'clock; subject, "A Man Wanted." The affair is the auspices of the Stewardess Board. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, of Wilberforce, Ohio, the great world renowned elocutionist and reader, will give a recital at Allen's Chapel February 17, and A. W. M. Missionary Field Day, February 18. The guest speaker will passionately mission 15 cents. George C. Sampson, pastor. Lincoln Day at Simpson Chapel Sunday. The pastor will speak on the Freedman's Aid work at 11 a. m. The choir will render a special song service at 8 p. m. Dr. C. R. Atkins will deliver address on Lincoln. You are cordially invited to be present. J. S. Bailey, pastor. Daniel Payne Jones, D. D., evangelist and lecturer, Superintendent of Agency of McKinley Extension University of Oklahoma specializes in the interest of the Baptist Young People's Union, will deliver his farewell address to all the young people of the city and vicinity next Sunday, February 14, in the Second Baptist Church, West Michigan Baptist Prince, D. D, M. D., pastor, Sublect, "Putting on Fronts, or Be What You Seem to Be." All persons are invited to attend this mass meeting and hear this address. All seats free. Special musical accompaniment to the leadership of Prof. Robert Austin. GREAT REVIVAL MEETING AT BETHEL. The revival meetings carried on at Bethel Church for some weeks past are assuming great proportions. Many persons have been converted, and the alter is provided, with people seeking "new life." Rev. T. A. Wilson is assisting Dr. Smythe, and is a preacher of wonderful power. He reminds one of Dr. Powell, the great preacher who stirred the church and the afternoon, and the meetings will be held several weeks longer. Sunday will be quarterly meeting. The pastor will preach in the morning, Rev. Morris Lewis in the afternoon, and Rev. Morris Lewis in the evening. All are cordially invited. DEATH OF REV. ANDREW J. CHAM. BERS. The Rev. Andrew J. Chambers, formerly of this city and a well-known minister, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first African-American day, after an illness of three years. The Rev. Mr. Chambers was 55 years old, and was engaged in the ministry of his church or about 10 years, having impaired pastorates in Arkansas, North Carolina, Connecticut and Kansas. For the last few years he served in the ministry of the Evangelical Holiness Association. A body was brought here Tuesday and was interred at Crown Hill Cemetery. Short funeral services were held at 3 o'clock at the home of his brother, Dr. Morris Lewis, assisted by several other ministers, conducted the services. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. At the quarterly conference held February 4 the newly elected trustees were confirmed. They are as follows: David Bell John B. Burham Hank Miller James Primm Jullus Green, Andrew McReynolds and William Hall. John W. Lewis has been elected chairman of the board. Andrew Chambers was appointed preacher's will attended and much enjoyed by all present. The love feast Monday night was perhaps the most spiritual that the church has enjoyed for many years. One hundred and fifty persons celebrated the communion and nearly $30 was raised. The Pastor's Club will meet with Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Callis Tuesday evening. and Mrs. H. J. Callis Tuesday evening. The pastor will preach at 10:45; sub- scribes at 11:00; and their Children." Sunday at 12:45. Christian Endeavor, 6:30. Gregory's school there will be a demonstration of the attendance and non-attendance of the colored children in the public schools. All parents and non-attendance of the public of Negro youth should attend this service. THOMAS E. TAYLOR IN PITTSBURG Mr. Thomas E. Taylor, general secretary of Pittsburgh, Pa., rendering valuable services as secretary of the provisional committee to establish in that city. No one doubts but that the right man for the place he now fills has been secured by our Pittsburg friends in the person of Mr. Tay, a former officer of the military worker cannot be found. We are gratified to learn of the success already attending the extraordinary efforts of the promoters at Pittsburg, and bespeak for them ultimate triumph in their present endeavor. We are grateful to theater Day" for them, the great mass meeting at the Lyceum Theater was attended by 8,000 people, male and female, and attended by thousands, prevailed throughout the exertion of theicipated in by the following: Captain F. R. Stewart, Rev. Dr. Holder (formerly of Indianapolis); Messrs. Brown, gushed assistant city attorney, William Maurice Randolph, the first colored man to fill such a position in the history of that city. The colection which was for the expense of the theater amounted to $10,000. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The Monster Meeting will be addressed next Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Geo. D. Wolfe, pastor of Fletcher Place Methodist Church, where his wit and his brilliant illustrations. A large crowd is expected to greet him. This is the third appearance of Rev. Wolfe, who will be the guest that comes to us Sunday with "The Negro's Debt" as his subject, and a strong and forceful address is looked for. All men are invited to attend, and which are held in Jones Tabernacle Church, corner West North and Blackford streets, at 3 p. m. The Y. M. C. A. Orchestra and Glee Club will render an impromptu at 3 p. m., just as the doors open. The entire lower floor will be given over to the men entirely, the first balcony to women organizations and women organizations to the general public, gallery to the general public. On the stage will be seated the ministers of the city and invited guests. The brigadier-general, the commanding officers and the staff of the Uniform Rank of the Colored Knights of Pythias, in full uniform, will be客ats in the front row on the platform. THE WORLD'S FIRST WRESTLER Jimmie Adams, the 133-pound boxer, who will meet Ben Harper, the "Fighting Newsboy," in an eight-round go at the Owl Athletic Club, 214 Indiana avenue, February 16. Young "Oliver" and "Kid" Porter will appear in the semi-windup. OWL ATHLETIC CLUB GIVES SMOKER The "Indiana Kid" and Jack Killebrew Draw in Fast Six-Round Bout. The Owl Athletic Club smoker Tuesday evening, at its club rooms, 214 Indiana avenue, was enjoyed by a large crowd and some of the best local boys met in three, four and six rounds. These smokers are becoming quite popular among the followers of the boxing game and an excellent program has been arranged for the evening of February 16. "Scipo" Williams refreshed the bouts and his decisions gave general satisfaction. "Battling" Vanduke and "Kid" Porter, two 122-lound lads, opened the entertainment by boxing four fast rounds to a draw. Harry Elliott gained the decision over Sam Dupree in three rounds. In the absence of Chicago "Jack" Laz Sellers flirted with the undertaker by going up against clever Ben Harper, the "Fighting Newsboy". Referee Williams stopped the slaughter Adamas secured the decision over Horace Stone in six rounds. 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