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THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 8 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL DR. BOOKER WASHINGTON MAKES FINE ARGUMENT In Behalf of Exposition—Mu-So-Lit Club Celebrates Douglass and Lincoln Birthdays—Howard University Trustees Meet. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16.—The outlook for the passage by Congress of the compromise seven to consider the feasibility of a semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress grows brighter every day. The admirable speech of Congressman E. L. V. in the House has opened, the eyes of all who have felt inclined to doubt the wisdom of such an undertaking, and assurances have come to him from many quarters of sympathy for the country to have a share. It should their vote when the matter comes up for final settlement. The project is not looked upon as a racial institution, pure and simple, but one in which the entire country shall have a share. Because commercial education and historic advantage to black and white. Not only America concerned, but the world will be given an opportunity to witness a spectacle that will be an international event. On Wednesday last Dr. Booker T. Washington, to whom Congress and the friends of the bill all over the country are looking for leadership, appeared at the Senate Arts and expositions, of which Senator Jones, of Washington, is chairman, and delivered a strong argument in favor of the measure and won plaudits from every member of the party. It has been reached that the committee will report the bill favorably, and that definite action will be taken as soon as the House has voted upon it. As stated last week, the House committee recom- Up to this time the full strength of the friends of the exposition project has been placed upon securing the passage of this measure with its necessary $5,000 given to the personnel of the commission that is to be created. Even as yet, no promises have been made to anyone, and no hint has been given as to who will constitute the body that will inquire in the matter, and which such inquisition must rest. It goes, without saving, that in order to secure the confidence of the country and guarantee the success of the great enterprise, the commission must justify Congress in granting an adequate appropriation to finance it, will have to be made up of the most representative of the nation, and include strong and vigorous members. It is more than likely that when the measure is adopted a quiet canvass will be made among the forces that have evinced a constant interest in the development of Negro, and who will stand up for an important cause. The history that it is to portray, and that they, together with a group of trusted colored leaders, will be asked to serve as commissioners. It is hinted that the close friends of the project have mind will occasion no small degree of surprise. From what can be learned at early stage of the proceedings the people will enthusiastically endorse the program that has been tentatively mapped out. In fitting fashion the "Mu-So-Lit" Club, made up of seventy of the leading factors in the social, musical, literary and official life of the nation's capital, celebrated birthday anniversaryes of Frederick Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln. The meeting was held round the club in the Washington Conservatory of Music, and the audience that gathered there was one of the most brilliant that the District has seen in many years and one that could scarcely be duplicated in any other community in the world. At this meeting the trustees of Howard University decided to modify the course of studies in the College of Arts and Sciences and the next academic year. The system of free electives is to be abandoned at the close of the present year, when the group is asserted, fail to afford the training for which the college system should stand. Under the group system, Howard students will pursue a proportionate amount of electives, and the privilege of electing the remainder of the courses. The electives increase in the junior and senior years. The board authorized a correspondence school of theology to assist Negro ministers. This branch of instruction will be conducted by the Rev. Frank C. Woodbury, President Thirkirk C. Woodbury, President Thirkirk condition, with an increased attendance over last year, between 1,200 and 1,300 students being enrolled. Perhaps the most notable action taken by this session of the Howard University board was the election of Judge Robert L. Torres, a former lecturer in the Howard law school, a line of work which he is especially adapted. Judge Terrrell is an alumnus of the law department in Howard and has been involved in the school's endeavor to increase its efficiency and general welfare. As a professor, he will have larger opportunities to labor in its behalf, and, with his experience, will be able to elevate the standard of the law school to a point equal to that of the best in the land. The choice is an excellent one for a professor, and the university and the judge are being congratulated upon their mutual good fortune. The selection is in keeping with the custom in vogue throughout the law schools of the United States, and the various courts as instructors. Justices Harlan and Brewer, of the United States Supreme Court, Justice Elizabeth Wright, and District Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, all occupy chairs in the several law schools, and are making Washington the Mecca for young heads of the world's most learned jurists. In this work Judge Terrrell can be relied upon to do his full share. The funeral of the late Rev. George W. Lee, last Thursday, was held for six continuous hours at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church. The house was packed, the church was full, with them in anticipation of the long service. The streets were jammed and a detail of police in charge of Capt. Doyle of the Vermont Avenue Church were throughly surrounded, the church open to traffic. Dr M. W. D. Norman's sermon was a touching one, and his story of the countless benefactions rendered by the congregation followed the sermon. For the succession as pastor at Vermont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. William Willis, who has been serving for some time as co-pastor of the congregation, took the young man of marked ability, and that Dr. Lee had trained him for the ministry with a view of having him take the pulpit at his desk. Dr. Webster Davis, Richmond divider, is also said to be in mind for the place. Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. Church, was called the call extended by St. Mark's P. E. Church of Wilmington, N. C. He is a worthy successor to such ministerial chieftains as the Rev. Alexander Crummel and Rev. Morelde Waller, and is well liked by his congregation and vestry. The appointment of Judge Robert H. Terrell to the Howard L. School is chargeable to the influence and far-seeking sagacity of Dr. John R. Francis, one of the most useful members of the board of trustees. Douglas Day was celebrated in all of the colored public schools last Monday. The day was observed in the evening by Howard University Chapel and on Tuesday evening by Bethel Literary and Historical Association. A movement is on foot to place a statue of John Brown, the famous abolitionist, in the Hall of Fame at the United States capital. The plans were laid at a recent DO VS. IF The age of the hobby riding is past. Attorney J. Alexander Chiles, prosecuting a suit for damages against the Cheesapeake & Ohio Railroad for color discrimination, filed a demurrer to the prayer of the railroad for a dismissal of the lawsuit against the Shaw Court of the United States. The action came up from the State of Kentucky, where the alleged discrimination took place, and Mr. Chiles has been pushing the court to allow the square-toed decision from the highest tribunal in the land will knock the bottom out of the whole "jim crow" car system. The unique scriptural tone of the demurrer attracted considerable attention at the hands of the court officials. Mrs. E. C. Williams, wife of Prof. Williams, principal of M Street High School, addressed the quarterly meeting the adored young women's Christian Association for few forwarding of the Forward March of Wom- en." She argued, with charming logic, that the development of woman along literary and similar lines better prepare her for the peculiar duties of homework, Mrs. Tyrler has been but a short time, comparatively, but is identifying herself with the uplifting activities of the community, and is a social factor of prominence. The allegorical poem read by Prof. W. A. Joiner at the Mu-So-Lit Club's celebration of Douglass and Lincoln's anniversary was a classic, and deserves wide attention. "The Wilberforlans," and an instructor in one of the departments at Howard University. Arrangements have been made by him connection with President L. G. Gregory Babel Literary and Historical Association, to hold a special "Wilberforce Night" early in March, at which time President William Tyrler will address the address. It will be one of the "red letter" events in the history of Wilberforce University. Dr. Adolph Segura, a clerk in the office of the auditor for the postoffice department, appointed from Louisiana, is to be transferred to the office of the auditor for the postoffice department, with demonstration of Mr. Tyrler's ability and willingness to "do things" for the substantial benefit of his people. Mr. Tyrler works quietly, but his ibbors count heavily for those who are "bearing the burden in the heat of the day," as it were. Arthur Leo Curtis, son of Dr. A. M. Curtis, and well known as "Doc" himself, was severely injured about the face in the recent basket ball game between him and Mr. Murray, a team of the star member, and the academy team from Howard University. The cut required three sutures, and he was kept confined at home for several days. Notwithstanding his battered up condition, he was able to play against the Smart Set from Brooklyn, N. Y., as his teammates were apprehensive about the result if he remained out. Doc" Curtis helped to "clean-up" the Smart Set by 24.4% playing a brilliant game as left forward, leading for the first goal that took the wind out of the Brooklynites for the rest of the evening. Miss Nannie B. Burroughs, president of the thriving National Training School for Girls at Lincoln Heights, has returned to the city after a whirlwind campaign of Texas and other southern States. She reports a successful tour, and was invited to a great institution she is building up for PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. the colored girls and women who find their work in the arena of domestic life—and there is where 95 per cent, of them do find it. On Lincoln Day tags bearing the picture of Abraham Lincoln were sold in the school, and fifty women interested in the training school, and a large sale is reported. Miss Burroughs authorizes the announcement that the Women's American Baptist Home Mission Association (white) is extending its services to the institution, paying a teacher as dean of the missionary training department. WASHINGTON, PA The sixth annual session of the Presiding Bender's Council which was held at St. Paul's A. M. E. church was a grand success and largely attended by home and visiting friends as well. Burgess Hoyt's address of welcome was warmly received, and after an interesting program and been concluded the famous man, Bishop Derrick, closed the evening's session with strong words of wisdom and a bright hope for the future of the race....Mr. and Mrs. James Moe and Mrs. Yates of Wheeling, W. Va., were guests of Miss B. Cox last Sabbath....Mrs. M. Butler, the wife of Lawyer Butler, is seriously ill at the home of her parents....Mr. Charles Wheeler and William Hays spent Sunday with their parents....Mrs. Blanch Thomas was suddenly called to. Charleroi, Pa., on account of the illness of Mr. Oliver Storms....Mr. Albert Smith died suddenly of heart failure last Saturday evening. He was one of the highly respected colored citizens of the city.... The funeral of Mrs. Anna Dorsey took place at her home. She was largely known throughout the city and was the widow of the late Hugh Dorsey. She was 54 years of age when her death was. Miss Baxter, who has been very ill in improving...The musical and recital given at St. Pauls A. M. E. church was a rare treat. The Xanorphia quintet of Pittsburg rendered quite a number of fine selections. Mr. Ulysses Walters, John Tobias and Mr. and Mrs. Honesty, our local talent, held their own as usual. MITCHELL. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. H. J. Thompson preached the sacramental sermon at Washington, Ind.……Mr. Anderson of Bloomington visited Prof. Anderson of Bloomington, and tree, Mrs. Rain, Mrs. Cooper, Mr. William Allen are on the sick list.……Virgil Terrell, the little son of Comodera Terrel, is sick. Mrs. Terrell is on the sick list.……Miss Jennie Finley has gone to Bedford to make her home with her aunt, Miss Alice Finley.……Mrs. Henrietta Lewis and Mrs. Henrietta are on a surprise to Mrs. Wife Monday, following persons donated: Rev. J. L. Mason, Mr. Horace Rain, James Russell, Harry Edmonda, Franel Lamount, Mrs. Mitchell, Master Clyde Hughes and Willie Cooper. AT COLORED Y. M. C. A. MEETING AT LOUISVILLE Says Dr. C. H. Parrish—Continuous Admission of Negro's Shortcomings in White Publications—General Notes. By CARY B. LEWIS. Special to THE FREEMAN LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 15.—The continuous talk of "Jim Crowism" by our leading men of this city and getting their aid to the paper has caused the colored citizens of higher stands in the remarks. It is believed that Prof. A. E. Meyzeek and Dr. C. H. Parrish mean well in their eager desire to stay the hand of Jim Crow. It was the continuous talk that put the public back to be made on the proposed measure, and that a quiet and systematic effort would be put forth in opposition, and that the city railway would defeat the measure on business and commercial grounds. This would not be the case as a Y. M. C. A. meeting last Sunday at the New Hope Baptist Church, primarily to augment the interests of the association, but when the citizens read the following sentence, it is clear that the leaders admitted that there was room for change of an ordinance to segregate the blacks. The killing frost was a headline in bold black type, "Cause Exists for Jim Crow." The "Law Say-Negro" Educators. In order to give their line of argument, we quote: "When talking with influential men in behalf of the Negroes," said Prof. Meyzeek, "we were continually faced with the question of whether to adopt the rule. We have themselves on the street care. We were forced to admit this. It was an argument there was no getting around. I have seen—and so have you—members of the American Church, and talk in loud and boisterous words on cars and the cellar, and a boisterous and a little cellar in the car. This will not do. We have in a measure succeeded in placing the Negroes of the city on problem and one overt act will cause us to lose all the time and time you need. Remember this and act accordingly." The annual mid-year commencement exercises of the Central High School were held last Thursday night at Liederkantz and it was a humble feet. In many respects it is and should be one of the high school in years. It seems that a new inspiration came over the young people to do better than their predecessors in oratory and music. When J. Mark was placed hundreds were turned away, J. H. ough, president of the school board, and Superintendent E. H. Mark had seats right up where he had been. The speeches seem to differ for the most part from those of previous commencements. Instead of all the speakers having subjects on "Home, Italy," and such like, the speakers were more plain subjects and discussed things of real interest questions that are before the American people now. Instead of the speakers did splendidly. There was the Prof. D. L. Lawson, principal of the school, acted as master of ceremonies. Lucis H. Brown was salutatorin of his class and Bessie was a historian. These two orations were excellent delivered by Jones was in perfect voice, natural and sweet. Her tribute to the citizens of Louisville, teachers and Louisville school board, was a gem. She was the best girl the president and the most before, was the honored member of the class. Somewhat surprised was the large audience when Griffith Brannon, a bright, Continued on Pare Four. 2 Abraham Lincoln. Simple and strong and large, type of the plan Great Nature offers when God builds a Man! Great frame, great aim, great soul, great heart were thine: A chosen vessel for a task divine! —Henry C. McCook. Littleness never pays in the long run. There is always an "open door" for the booster. The "knocker," like the poor, "ye have with ye always." Friends do not accept as gospel truth the lies of your enemies. The mystery is that Capt. George W. Chivis allowed Dr. Cook to beat him to it. Citizen Joseph Benson Foraker is by no means a "dead 'un' in Ohio politics. The factions will all agree upon the proposition that the cost of living must be reduced. This is the one hundred and first anniversary of the world's greatest librator, Abraham Lincoln. The man who "minds his own business" has little time to "pay any mind" to the concerns of others. If you cannot work with one set of men, don't stop working. Carry your pent-up energies into a more congenial company. For a job that carries no salary, there is quite a demand for places on the proposed 1913 exposition commission. Public spirit and altruism are not dead yet. New York was the happiest selection the National Negro Business League could have made as the seat of its next session. St. Louis is next on the cards, 'tis said. Why have we so neglected to celebrate the birthday of that illustrious warrior and master of fate who vialized the emancipation policies of Abraham Lincoln—General Ulysses S. Grant? A great opportunity confronts the Negro leaders of to-day. "Will they measure up to it?" That is the question heard everywhere. The country has its ear close to the ground, awaiting the answer. Social standing, based upon such an ephemeral thing as a political job, is the dream of a fool. Character, intelligence, culture and personality are the only foundations upon which the social fabric can permanently rest. Even at the risk of being accused of professional jealousy, we cannot refrain from throwing out a hint that Explorer Matt Henson's press agent is not "on the job" as lively as the vast opportunity certainly warrants. Now is the time for him to beat his bass drum with both sticks. The scheme to make black folks white by chemical and electricity appears to be a great thing, but while abolishing the dark color of the skin, no provision has been made for straightening the hair. More light is wanted on this matter before we undertake to cross over into the white race by the chemical or electrical bridge. The benefits of the Merrill Fund for the development of scientific agriculture should be spread out so as to include the District or Columbia and Howard University should have the allotment asked so eloquently by Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of that worthy institution. In its scope, Howard is both national and international. A letter from the Negroes in the various states, urging members of Congress to vote for the bill to pay the remaining installment of the debt due the depositors of the late Freedmen's Bank, would make its passage certain. The voice of the people is respected when the cause is just and when legislators think they cannot afford to end a large number of their best class of constituents. The gallant Twenty-fifth Infantry has made a hit with the good people near Seattle and Spokane, Washington. Whatever may be said of others, the Negro soldier stands for law and order, and the City Council of Spokane showed the proper spirit of appreciation of their worth when it adopted a vote of thanks for the timely protective service rendered by our men during the recent disturbances in that city. The Louisville Columbian, the Indianapolis Recorder and the Norfolk Journal and Guide all have new heads, typographically speaking. The well-filled and happily-assorted brain pans of Editors ePeters, George P. Stewart and P. B. Young stand in no need of alteration or renewal. They are getting out splendid sheets and are invariably on the right side of the questions of the hour. The aNtional Negro Press Association, upon which the press of the race is united, will be on hand at New York a day or so ahead of the "big show," ready to do Business with a capital B. Messrs. Fred R. Moore, N. B. Dodson, Lester Walton, George W. Harris, Sumner H. Lark and the rest of the fraternity will have the "glad hand" extended in welcome to the boys from the provinces. The lives and work of Lincoln and Douglass are indissolubly linked. The suggestion that their birthdays be celebrated jointly is a good one. Every Negro church, school and society should take action emphasizing the sacred significance of the natal day of these great humanitarians. It would likewise be fitting to "life a collec- tion" to pay off the $3,000 mortgage on the Fdereick Douglass Memorial Home, the race's Mecca at Washington. Thirty thousand dimes would wipe out the debt in a jiffy. Author and Playwright W. Edgar Easton, estivating among the orange groves near os Angeles, has written a play for Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, called "Christophe," which he thinks will prove the best medium that accomplished dramatic artist has ever had for the display of her talents. The public will be delighted to see Miss Davis in the appealing role of "Valerie" in this stirring emotional story, with Mr. Easton as financier in chief and stage manager. The promoters of the National Negro Business eague work all the year round. Corresponding Secretary Emmett J. Scott keeps his excellent staff constantly "on the job," and National Organizer Charles H. Moore is carrying a column of business news in the weekly papers that is an inspiration to every Negro in the tand. It is the persistent showing of what others can do that makes the faint-hearted fellow grow strong. The next meeting of the National League promises to be the biggest and best yet held. Benjamin Franklin Jackson, a Negro inventor in Philadelphia, has invented a gas metal melting machine that proved to be the center of attraction at a recent convention of the National Commercial Gas Association in New York. All the rivets on the Queensboro Bridge between New York and Brooklyn were heated in oil forges that Mr. Jackson designed, and so were the rivets for the battleship New Jersey. Each one of Jackson's forges can get out 3,000 rivets a day, and the oil costs but twenty-seven cents. The young inventor is now working on a new gas water heater that will light the gas, turn on the tap and get boiling water without any delay at all. The black boy certainly "is risin." The likelihood of a colored cadet being admitted to the sacred precinct of the West Point Military Academy is causing some uneasiness in army circles. Ollie R. Smith, nominated as an alternate by Senator Clark, of Wyoming, has passed a flattering physical examination, making 91 per cent, and is apt to be selected to fill the allotment due the state of Wyoming. Young Smith is said to be a nephew of Capt. Charles Young, himself a graduate of West oPint. There should be no difficulty in placing Smith should he enter and graduate, as in the course of time the four colored regiments now in the army must be officered from top to bottom by Negroes. Let us all keep cool and watch developments. President Simon, of Haiti, has authorized the return of Nord Alexis, the deposed primate of the Republic, who is said to be in Jamaica in failing health. This act of generosity on the part of President Simon is universally approved by the people of Haiti, who hold M. Alexis in high esteem. It will be remembered that Dr. Henry W. Furniss, of Indiana, was United States Minister to Haiti at the time of the late revolution, but so skillfully did he handle the situation that while enjoying the confidence of the losing Alexis he was in every way acceptable to the winning Simon. As dean of the diplomatic corps in Haiti it became the duty of Minister Furniss to take the lead in balancing the scales of justice evenly, and how successfully he has accomplished that mission is indicated by the order of the existing government permitting the return of Alexis to his native land and the restoration of peace throughout the Haitian domain. IDAHO FALLS. IDAHO. One of the most distinct organizations ever perfected among the colored people of Idaho Falls was recently organized, the Idaho Falls Social Club. The purpose of the organization is to bring closer together and to solidify interests of the various types of our young men and women, and to moral lift up for elevation and moral uplift of the colored people of Idaho Falls. The officers and members are as follows: Mr. Jesse Stevens, presiding officer; Mr. David Clark, treasurer; Mr. William Bell, corresponding secretary; Mr. Frank Stevens, sergeant-at-arms; executive secretary; Mr. Birdle Stevens, Joseph Jones, Miss Verria Jones, an accomplished young lady and a high school graduate, reunited with Mrs. Sada Jones also sang a beautiful song, "Free Slave." ..... Mr. A. Abbit, of Newton, N. J., and wife have recently arrived here, and are compiling making this their future home. DECATUR, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Peter's A. M. E. Church are progressing nicely. There have been quite a number of converts and several additions to the church.... Rev. J. L. Thomas, of Normal, will assist Mrs. L. Thomas, of Jacksonville, who Marie Ellison of Jacksonville, is visiting friends in Decatur...Mrs. Mamie Moore, trained nurse of this city, was called to cairo to attend patients.... Mrs. J. Cherry and Mrs. Miller, of Killeen, will attend Decatur Friday.... Mrs. Julia Burmell is visiting her son Fred in Lincoln this week.... Mrs. L. Garner, who has been visiting friends in Decatur, returned to her home on Friday. Mrs. L. Burmell had an installation and banquet Monday night. A large crowd was present.... Mrs. George Nickens will visit Springfield friends Sunday.... Miss Zadie Smith will be the guest of the Misses Smith on North Union street, next week. BUFFALO, N. Y. Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr, and Mrs. Offley left for their home in Youngstown, Ohio, February 1.... Mrs. J. Mason, of Johnson Park, is sick Mrs. J. Mason, of Johnson Park, is sick on the sick list.... Mr. Barnes has returned to his home in St. Louis, accompanied by his daughters, Ora and Laura. MITCHELL. IND. Mrs. Josephine Finley, one of the old citizens, died at her home Wednesday evening after a short illness. She leaves three daughters and one son, Mrs. Susie Finley, and two grandchildren and Mr. Elige Finley, of Indianapolis and three grandchildren. She was 70 years old. Her funeral was conducted at the St. Joseph's Church, Thompson, and by Rose, of Sharon Chapter, of which she was a member. Quite a few people attended the funeral from Bedford and the Orleens. The second brought to a close on the 23rd with good THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. One hundred dollars have been placed on deposit at the Lowry National Bank, of Atlanta, Ga., by The Colored People's Magazine, to be paid in cash prizes of $25 each for the Best Original Short Story (2,500 words); The Best Original Poem, (any length); The Best Original Article, (2,000 words), and The Best Original Composition (not over 1,000 words) by a grammar school student, which shall reach our office before the midnight of March 31, 1910. Only colored people may compete. Each contributor must subscribe at once. All worthy contributions not receiving prizes will be accepted and paid for. Three competent judges will decide the contest. 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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 Order was organized in 1882 by Negroes, and it is in heralding the fact that not one line of its see unwritten, were stolen from any white man's ore product of Negro brains. It not only admonishes us to die, but is emphatic in teaching him how to live condition in this life by self-help, thrift, industry and true principles of honesty. A WAY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING—Nine bands of men and women have remained out of Frye because they objected to the time-worn custom of marcers and streaming Regalia, also the practice of dozing after the sick and burying the dead. The Mosaica adopted a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its regal Fraternal institution in the United States to intent feature. It has been adopted by all of the leaders in the world. FINANCIAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OF STRONG and conservative business methods we place attention where it cannot be shaken. Through our Knt we have paid out to widows and orphans near pillars. All of our claims are paid to date, and we is they are filed in this office—there is no delaying we got the money. We never allow our reserve for cent. of the value of policies in force. Insurand this out as a safe margin, and we strictly adhere. 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. BIG MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTIES— WRITE FOR INSTRUCTIONS Deputies can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosaic Lodges. For instance, a Deputy sets up a Lodge of thirty members at $2.50 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. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., $ 504_{1} / 2 $ West Ninth Street. J. E. BUCH, N. G. S., Box 402. JUST HAT LOGIC THE DIFFERENCE between "prejudice" and "preference" is the difference between "hearsay" and "experience." Smart Dressers are prejudiced in favor of "Levinson Hats" because they hear nothing but good of them—they know nothing but good of them; they have developed a prejudice for "Levinson Hats" because they have found out by personal experience that they match any $5 style and equal any $3 quality—in fact, they believe that "None are Better." So will you after having once worn a Levinson. Any Style—$2.00—Any Color Levinson's $2 Hat Shop. 37 N. Penn. St.—TWO STORES—41 S. Illinois St. Monon Route to Chicago. New Train Service Leave Indianapolis Arrive Chicago 7 00 a. m. Pullman Car. 12 10 noon 11 45 a. m. Parlor and Dining. 5 40 p. m. 3 10 p. m. Parlor and Dining. 8 05 p. m. 2 48 a. m. Sleeper ready at 9 p. m. 7 40 a. m. All trains to and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL The Plan of Secretary Knox Approved by President Tatt. Special to THE FREEMAN The American Federal Secretary of the Administration of the President, and approved by President Taft, for the rehabilitation of Liberia is regarded by the people of this country as the wisest step that could have been taken under existing regulations. The government has to progress looking to the taking over of the entire indebtedness of the Liberian Republic by Wall street capitalists, and further moneys may be provided for the income of the people of the president's research of that, delightful garden spot of the dark continent. It is known that there is a countless fortune bound up in the number, cotton, coffee, rubber and other materials, and a solid, popular and fine, a number of the most common wealth that would stagger a count of Monte Cristo. It is understood that the American authorities, acting under the clause in the treaties performing the United States to close good offices in behalf of Liberia when called upon, have arranged to have the financiers furnish the necessary funds for the payment of the national debt andாரism. The government has as done in the case of Santo Domingo. The recommendations of the Liberian commission, of which Mr. Emmett J. Scott, who is the only member, is to be lowed very closely. Some of the very practical suggestions of this commission are that this country detail a number of army officers for the training of a former officer of good service. In this direction by the sending of Lieut. B. O. Davis to Montovia as military attache to report on the desirability of such a policy; second, there should be a particular need for the support and assistance in the development of the farming industries on a scientific basis. As the United States assumes large financial obligations in this connection, it will be possible to report to the government the charge a collector of customs. With the plan here outlined practically agreed upon, speculation is rife as to who will be caused by the important costs to the�er and other costs created. Without doubt, all of the officers to assist in building up a constipatory, the agricultural expert and the collector of customs, with their necessary players, will be the only one to receive the price. Who will be the lucky ones? The collectorship will naturally come in for the largest measure of discussion, and as there must be a number of well-paying depreciation and all the varying degrees of authority. The anxious ones all over the land are perking up and taking notice of this Liberian "melon" that is likely to be cut at an early date. The particulars will be reported in the Sense of the Year on the can be worked out, and we shall know just where "we are at." Dr. A. M. Curtis, the newly elected president of the Mu-So-Lit Club, has selected his executive committee, or caballero, G. C. Chalmers, J. Robert H. Terrell J. E. Walker, Dr. H. W. Freeman and Mr. Willis B. Mitchell. Preparations are being made to fittyling the new chair, Mr. Vernon, register of the treasury, has been invited to deliver the principal address on that occasion. Mr. Clarence Cameron White, who has been absent for nearly two years in England, taking a special course in violin, has been invited to deliver the principal address in the spring. He has studied with marked success and proficiency under M. Zacharewitsch, the great Russian violinist. His performance at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, which a grand "welcome concert" is planned in his honor. On this occasion, Mr. White heights, by Mr. Harry T. Burleigh, of New York, and other artists of national renown. Mr. Charles M. Thomas, teacher of science, hygiene and gardening in Normal School No. 2, is working to influence the training of teachers to isolate and treat children with special needs, and broachure on "Special Problems in the Training of African-American Children" has received favorable comment from many leading educators to whom it has been so successful its second edition, "Teaching From the Standpoint of Pupil Need," is in press. Mr. Thomas is distinctly a product of our local institutions, and a hard-won well directed study of the educational problems of day are bearing fruit of the most practical character. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is well pleased over the report which has reached this city of the big meeting of the friends of the suffrage in the Oliver Baptist Church, New York which has been held H. P. Belmont crossed the color line and welcomed the co-operation of colored women in the movement for universal suffrage, the participation in the proceedings of Mrs. Henry Villard, the daughter of William Lloyd Garrison and Mrs. Ella Hawley of the suffrage, the president of the New York State Women's Suffrage Association, Mrs. Terrell, who is conceded to be the race's premier platform speaker, is to be the orator of Douglass' objection on the 14th at Bettie A. M. E. Church in York. Mr. Charles Banks, cashier of the Bank of Mound Bayou, was in consultation with Mr. E. Dana Durand, director of the thirteenth census, while here last week, he met with the governor in relation to the Negro, was gone over pretty carefully. Mr. Banks has been designated by the government to assist the Mississippi supervisors in selecting who are to take the census of the colored people in the "black belt" of the State. There will be four hundred and eighty-seven appointments to be made, and the governor will make up the list. Great care will be exercised to the end that only the best and most competent will be chosen for this important work. Upon their fidelity will be assured that the race is to make in the most significant census year that this country has ever known. Mr. Banks was one of the two Negroes selected by President McKinley in his will of the census of 1900, and his record was second to none upon the roster. A rare but most gratifying form of reward for the faithful performance of duty was adopted recently by Mrs. E. W. Browne, a cheerful white ad of 619 Massachusetts, who has retired, with pay for life, her former coachman and confidential man, Mr. Joseph H. Downes, after thirty-six years of efficient and entirely satisfactory work, absolutely without a blemish, and he richly deserves the case and comfort that now comes to him and his amiable helpmeet in the afternoon of their long vacation. They are resting quietly at Sifka Farm, in Maryland, full of years and honors. The hospitable home in O street is closed, and the daughters, Mrs. Florence Downes and Mrs. Stila, Downes Thomas, and their beautiful home at 1341 T street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Downes divide their daughters and their residence of their daughters and their home at Sita Farm. Mr. Downes has a war record in which he takes a pardonable charge of a civil war. Civil war as a member of Company K. Twenty-ninth Regiment, United States Colored Troops, and draws a pension for the staff of General Butler, the new poign of General Ben Butler against New Orleans. For several years he was connected with the staff of General Butler, the big stone mansion near the Capitol now the home of the Marine Hospital Service. Mr. Downes is a highly revered member of the several fraternities, including the Royal Arch Masons and the Banneker Relief Association. He has been prominently identified with racial conditions looking to the betterment of racial conditions in the District of Columbia. ADDYSTON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN There is much talk of a colored men's Business League for the special benefit to promote the interest of colored enterprises. It is to be hoped that a meeting will soon be called and definite action taken in the matter...At the recent oratory Society of the Second Baptist Church following officers were elected, N. C. Hawkins, president; James Robinson vice-president; Worley Kilgore, secretary; Harvey Flint, assistant secretary; William Williams, treasurer. Meetings will be held each Monday. Miss Margaret Buchanan, of Hopkinsville, celebrated her sixteenth birthday Monday evening at the president's address. Edna Marshall, a delicious lunch was served. Those present were Mr. Harrison Hines, Miss Ollie Mitchell, Miss Lydia Griggs, Mrs. James Best, Miss Gertrude Buchanan, Mr. Clyde Harold, Virgil Evans and Joseph Bufford. Many useful presents were received. Magazines of all kinds for sale by N. C. Hawkins, the Freeman agent, Monday night. Literary meeting, N. C. Hawkins, presides Tuesday night. Ladies Home and Foreign Missions, Mrs. Charles Banks, president; Wednesday night, teachers meeting, Mack Lucas, president; Thursday night, prayer meeting; Friday night, choir practice, Mrs. Lula Jackson, instructor; Sabbath school 9:30, Mack Lucas, superintendent; preaching at a day and 7:30 p.m. R.O.S. D. S. St. David D. D. pastor, p. B. Y. P. J. every Sunday evening at 6:30. Oscar Lucas, president. ... Murphy Lucas, who has been quite ill, has begun to mend, and the doctors have to hoop around a speed recovery. Mr. Orlandi's mother, R. Neal is at work again. ... Mr. John Grubbes has returned to work after several days of illness. ... Martha, daughter of Edith, is at work. Edith is better at the present writing. ... Rev. John Vaughn was a visitor in the village Saturday. ... The children's choir is at work. Edith is at rapid progress. The chorus consists of about twenty voices and is under the direction of the pastor and Mrs. Lula Jackson. The music rendered by them is coming out to Sabbath school and hearing. DECATUR, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN This is a beautiful town, situated near the capital of the state, and it is called the Garden Spot of Illinois. Population, 32,000; 1,400 colored, Mr. Lincoln, who lived here, it will be remembered, was nominated for the Presidency of the United States. The colored people pay taxes on $100,000 worth of property. Two colored churches, an A. M. E. and a Church, are located in the city of the United States. The first G. A. R. Post was organized in this town. We have a colored man on the board of supervisors, one on the police force. The city scavenger is a colored man. Two mail carriers, one real estate man, two carpenters, four painters, one plumber, one electrician, four paperhangers, one plasterer. We have several janitors holding good positions; several mosques are held in the city of the city of the city. We also have four lodge, one Masonic, one Odd Fellows, one K. of P., one True Reformers. There is no colored settlement as such, the colored citizens being scattered throughout the city. No loafers, no hangers-on around the corners. Willie Nickins is a bright little boy, and rejoices that he is the agent for The Freeze of the State. We should be encouraged by the citizen ST. JOSEPH. MO. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. R. L. Lankford and sons, Frederick and Charles E., have returned home after an extensive visit through northeastern Missouri, Illinois and Iowa. Miss Mabel Fields, of Omaha, Neb., who has returned to the Nebraska metropolis. . . Lane Wharton is the Joetown agent for The Freeman. He would like to pass you one each Saturday. . . Mrs. Nannie Browne, of Omaha, badly turned seven weeks ago, is greatly improved at this writing. . . It is very sad indeed to know that death has claimed Miss Beulah Cohron, one of St. Joseph's best and beloved young girls. The daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Cohron, pastor of the Francis Baptist Church. MINEOLA, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN: easy's easy life is: Mrs. Sallie Curtis's daughter is now in Norfolk, Va....A grand supper was given at the U. B. F. Hall last Saturday night....Sandy Anderson has the paper on hand all the RELIGIOUS THOUGHT. The Church and Good Citizenship Edited by Henry J. Callis, D. D. In this, "our own United States," where the principals of the Bible are the foundations of government; good citizenship means more than one who is willing to serve in the military; a good military living for one's country than dying for one's country. The man who walks about our streets and talks about his whiminess to die for his country; the man who is ready to tomorrow he is ready to go, is seldom, if ever, a good citizen. There is a vast difference between a good father and a good soldier. The man that is always ready to give his life for his home is a good citizen. A man may be ready to go war, but he may not be willing to work hard enough to keep his wife from spending every day of the week in doing some one else's work while her home goes That kind of a man cannot be a good citizen. The first thing that entitles a person to citizenship is the fact that he is a good husband, a good father, and puts forth an honest endeavor to support those who are dependent upon him. He is the highest and best development of the community in which he lives. The town, county, state and nation can depend on him for the moment, and, on the field of battle, he will not be a hireling, but a good citizen and a true soldier. This kind of man can out from the nursery where prayers open and close the eyes of the baby boy; the spirit of the Christ of God has been in him; he have been opened to see that the best of his life is not bound up in service for himself, but in serving others. He is a good citizen because he is a good man indeed. All Heat Lump..... $3.50 per ton All Heat Egg..... 3.50 per ton Best Rescreened Indiana Lump..... 4.00 per ton Pocahontas Mine Run..... 5.00 per ton Sample order of All Heat or All Heat Egg, one-half ton..... 1.90 Phone orders receive our special attention. New Phone 2846. Old Phone, Woodruff, 115 W. E. Ralph Ice & Coal Company, 1005 EAST PRATT STREET. 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Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an in. A 273 lines in a column Special position 25 per cent. additional. **No** advertisement issued on first page. Special adresses on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 10c per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880 GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, FEB. 19, 1910. No man is secure who feels a sense of security. "Take heed lest when ye think ye stand, ye fall." The octopus of high tariff will prove a millstone to the Republican party if it is not soon reduced, subtracted or annihilated. The tenth annual session of the National Business League will occur next August in the City of New York, Booker T. Washington is president. Mayor Shank and Police Judge Collins are creating much comment because of their peculiar way and manner of procedure, it being entirely new to this community. We live to learn. Our next choice for President of the United States is Ex-Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks, and we think he will win the nomination, although we are not a prophet, but a close reader of the "signs of the times." Hon. George W. Hays, of Ohio, and Hon. John F. Cook, Jr., former postmaster in one of our Western towns, have both recently lost their jobs in the Federal service. No other Negroes need apply. That's all. Rev. Welborn Victor Jenkins' advertisement in another column of this issue is worth reading, and the ambitious youth should embrace the opportunity to win an easy $100 prize. Read it. The fifth annual session of the National Baptist Sunday School Convention will meet with the Liberty Baptist Church and Sunday School and other churches at Atlanta, Ga., May 25-30. A large attendance is anticipated. When sending in lengthy articles that you think are of public concern and interest, and which you desire published "in an early issue," you should not forget a remittance along with the article would greatly aid in its "early appearance." It costs money to run a newspaper. "A hint to the wise is sufficient." Opportunity changes her password every day—the world is spinning four times as fast as it used to. A few misguided astronomers try to dispute the fact, but they're living "among the stars." The man who hasn't progressed is like the householder who expects the key of his old flat to fit his new home—"he can't get in, that's all." Our people ought to feel it their indispensable duty to patronize all of the retail dealers for and by the Negro in this city, and when they go in these stores what they don't see they should ask for, as it often occurs that the very article wanted is not exposed to view. Each and every time you go into the stores be sure to ask for what you want, even if it is not in sight. Dr. Jordan is desirous that every Baptist Church in this city and State hold memorial services Sunday, February 27, sacred to the memory of the late distinguished missionary the Rev. Dr. Harrison N. Bouey, who died at his post recently, and a collection for missions be lifted and sent to aid him in the prosecution of the work left unfinished by Dr. Bouey. Brethren, please take notice. The Methodist Episcopal Church Mission Board closed its African Diamond Jubilee campaign at Carnegie Hall, New York City, December 13, 1909, having raised the handsome sum of $300,000. Bishops Hartzel and L. B. Scott, who are in charge of the African work of this branch of Methodism, are now prepared to go forward in the successful prosecution of the same without let nor hindrance. We felicitate the Bishops. Is the twentieth century Negro youth's brain inferior to the twentieth century white youth's brain? Let the superintendent of the schools of Hoboken, N. J., answer. He presented Estelle E. Gibbs, a Negro girl, with a gold medal at the graduating exercises the other day, who won it over 10,000 white competitors, attaining 99 1-3 per cent. Well, that's the limit. Give the Negro in every thing equal chance, and we will see that he gives a good account of himself. Let him have the chance. Chaplain T. G. Stewart, until recently of the U. S. Army, but now of Wilberforce University, desires us to emphasize the fact that Bishop J. Albert Johnson, of Capetown, South Africa, is wanting to "possess the land," and to spread the victorious gospel throughout that region, and in order to facilitate this laudable object he needs just $10,000. Saint and sinner are asked to contribute to "Gideon's Band," of which the eminent Chaplain is Chief. It costs but 65 cents a year to become a member of that army. We bespeak success for Gideon's army. Abraham Lincoln's birthday annuversary was generally observed throughout the country last Saturday, followed by encores in some of the churches on the Lord's day in shape of special programs, essays and sermons. The proposition to fuse it with a Frederick Douglass day didn't work, and why should it be so linked? Frederick Douglass' fame and name is not to be overshadowed in that way. His is large enough to fill a space all of its own, for he was truly a great man. Why not have a Frederick Douglass day all over the United States? "Lest we forget!" We gladly introduce young Eddy Spyres, of Tampa, Fla., who thinks he is inspired to be a poet, and, perhaps, some day to fill Paul Lawrence Dunbar's place. Here is a sample of his first effort (he is unschooled): THE ROSE. In the sunny land of flowers, Where I live and stay, There lives a lovely lady, Happy as the long-lived day. Her eyes is of the deep brown hue. That shows her love is noble and true. Her hair is black as the raven's wing. Of which the poets oftimes sing. To look into her deep brown eyes. And see her smile, is worth the prize The Romans fought for long ago— The laurel wreath over vanquished fee THE EXPOSITION. We are desirous to see the completion of the plans for the celebration of the fifty years from emancipation by the race, which, it is proposed, shall take the form of a national exposition. We rejoice in successful steps already taken looking to that end, and which, we think, ought to be an impetus to the race in general, and to the leaders of the movement in particular, inspiring them to "press forward" and to leave no stone unturned that will in any way help in bringing about the desired results. We are anxious that nothing shall occur to retard the progress of the plans in making for the affair. We appeal to the patriotism of every member of the race everywhere, and ask them to aid us in bringing into requisition every known agency in the race to push forward this grand and glorious undertaking in behalf of the race. We sincerely desire the exposition, for we know that to have it will mean a great deal for the betterment of our condition in this country, and we mean to do all in our power to help to get it. We would warn our people that, notwithstanding the fact that President Taft has endorsed the idea, has recommended the same for the favorable consideration of the Congress; and, further, that there has been introduced in the Senate and the House of Representatives a joint resolution providing for the appointment of a commission to "decide as to the advisability of holding a national Negro exposition;" and notwithstanding that and the other fact, that the southern press (white) has given favorable comment on the holding of such an exposition, still there remains a work for the race to do if the vision is to be a realization. It must be shown to Congress that we, ourselves, are interested in the celebration before we can confidentially expect to get it, and we must not take too much for granted. Every benevolent society or rank, every church society and auxiliary, irrespective of denomination, and every man of character and standing in every community should interest themselves and pass resolutions favoring the movement. Send resolutions and letters to the representatives and members of the Senate asking their favorable consideration of the bill—this is a work that all must do. The press is a mighty and indispensable factor in the accomplishing of this work, and we have a large number of influential newspapers throughout the country. Let these give their uniting support, and we all know that with these agencies at work we can feel sure of favorable consideration by Congress, and with Dr. Booker T. Washington as its head, and with him such men as R. R. Wright, C. T. Walker, R. H. Boyd, Dr. Underwood, George L. Knox and Harry C. Smith as commissioners, the exposition will be a grand and glorious success. The Freeman fervently prays that it will be a speedy and assured realization. AFRICA The continent of Africa is attracting wide-spread discussion throughout the country. The going to that continent recently of ex-President Roosevelt, and, later, of prominent churchmen, such as Bishops Johnson, Heard, Scott and Walters, has enlivened the interest and added new impetus to the discussions. We think, too, that the recent return to this country of Minister Lyons, and his addresses upon the needs of the Republic of Liberia, has also stimulated new interest in the continent. Not many years ago Africa was regarded a land of mystery, inhabited by wild and barbarous tribes, and untrodden by the foot of civilization. Since the influx of the various explorers and missionaries, and we might ad "mercenaries" as well, the thing has changed, and it is now looked upon as being a land "that fairer than day," and full of promise. We get a different view of the continent. Since the death of the tyrant Leopold matters and things have taken a turn for the better, and things are looking better for Africa and the Africans. We are informed that the Republic of Liberia suffers many drawbacks, chief of which is lack of sufficient means to run the government and further develop along the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. lines of education and industrial pursuits. An appeal for help in a strickly business sense is made to the United States government, and, up to this writing, we are told is being carefully and favorably considered. To increase the civilized and Christian forces of the continent, including South Africa, the various branches of our religious denominations and connections have sent, and are sending, more missionaries to educate and Christianize the heathens, who number way up in the millions as yet. Like unto the government of the Republic of Liberia, money is needed for the successful prosecution of the work. The Freeman has always been interested in Africa's redemption. We want to see the entire continent regenerated, and the Republic of Liberia to flourish and prosper like a "green bay tree," and think that any financial help the Negro race in America can give to our brethren in the "home land" ought to be given at once—"freely and cheerfully given." We think that if the recent report of the finding of gold in Liberia is true, that the fact properly put before the United States government officials might hasten the appropriation now being negotiated, for money will bring gold and gold will bring money. Minister Lyon's appeal for men and money has struck a sympathetic chord in the hearts of our people and awakened wide - spread interest throughout the country. We notice in a Seattle newspaper that a prominent Negro citizen named I. F. Norris has thought out what we regard as a most novel, unique and helpful plan, which, if adopted by the States by September 22 next, a snug sum of money could be raised for Africa's regeneration. We have the pleasure, therefore, in introducing the idea in Mr. Norris's own language: "Liberia has called for money and men. Let every Afro-American answer this call and set aside Thursday, September 22, 1910, as a contribution day, and help raise a fund to be turned over to the authorities of Liberia for the education and Christianizing of our brother Liberians, and thus help develop that country. An effort on the part of the colored people of this country to help our brothers in Liberia would win for us greater respect at home and consideration abroad. Of course, such a project would necessarily call for some plan of action, and the following suggestion might be adopted: Let each State appoint a committee of seven (all of whom shall be free-holders) whose duty it shall be to arrange for and have full charge of the fund collected in each State. They, in turn, shall turn over all money collected to a national committee, composed of one representative from each State. It would be the duty of the national committee to deposit said funds with some bank or trust company until such time as it could be delivered to the authorities of Liberia. I. F. NORRIS." YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN ...Miss Frances Moore of 212 River St. was tendered a surprise party in honor of her fifteenth birthday Thursday evening, and a number of her friends were present. The evening was an enjoyment with rheumatism. ...Rev. J. Gardner Ross was called to Cleveland Thursday to attend the funeral of the daughter of the pastor of Antioch church. ...Mrs. P. Monday and Tuesday. ...The indies' dancing party in Elks' Rest Tuesday evening was well attended and a success. ...The McKinley Lodge of K. of P. of Warren will give a social and dance Thursday evening, February 16. ...Mrs. P. Burrel Stewart of Gardner St. is abel t obe out after a week's illness. ...Miss Jannet Ward of New Castle, Pa. was in the city Monday. ...Mrs. Anna Bacon returned to her home on Friday. ...Mrs. J. Burrel left for Mrs. Keesport Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs. Montgomery. ST. PAUL, MINN Special to The Freeman. Eagle St. dropped dead while enroute from the butcher shop. Mr. and Mrs. Green have only been in the city a month, coming here from Duluth. The body will be shipped to St. Paul, MN, and will be sided. Miss Ida Herbert, who visited Mr. and Mrs. A. French two summers ago, died at Trenton, N. J. on January 23. Miss Herbert gained quite a few friends and accolades. She attended various exercises in honor of Abraham Lincoln at the West End Branch Y. W. C. A. Col. J. Ham Davidson, who commanded a colored Kenyan brigade, the great martyrs. Miss Ruth Vassar recited Lincoln's Getsbury speech and a trio composed of Messrs. Lanne Jackson, Allen French, Jr. and John H. Hickman, ren. in 1995. Mrs. Herbert and Society will meet every Friday night at the West End Branch Y. W. C. A. Willa Moore, president, and Miss Ruth Vassar secretary, on last Sunday night. Mrs. Herbert and Allen will church be charged of the program. Mr. A. C. Kelso of Texas was the speaker of the evening. Mrs. Graves paid a trio of jubilee songs. The church was crowded and showed that the Negroes of St. Paul were ever ready to show their respect for Abraham Lincoln. Mr. A. J. Rober acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. Jonathan Brewer of Duluth, Minn., conducted revival meetings at St. James A. M. E. Allen and Abraham Lincoln. Mr. A. J. Rober church will celebrate the birthday of Washington by a dinner party. No admission will be allowed for dinner. The State Federation of Afro-American Women's Clubs convened at St. James church on February 8. They celebrated their fifth anniversary, and a magnificous of all sessions, and many splendid papers were read. The clubs reported that they are alive to the work of uplifting our women in Mpimweza. Mrs. Iona Gibbs and the president of the club, Mrs. Kwame to the national convention, with Mrs. Jenie Watso nas alternate. ...Mrs. Susie Parker is preparing to stage a drama, which will be based on the benefit of Crispus Attucks Home. ...Mrs. Hattie Clark of Robert Street slipped last Social and Literary Club of Pilgrim Baptist church met last Monday night at the home of Mrs. Underwood on Sherburne avenue. This is the largest club of its kind in St. Louis. The club is a leadership of Mrs. Lulu chapman. .Please remember "Henry, the news agent" and get a copy of The Freeman each week. Phone the president who wants to reach the 100-per-week mark. EDMONTON. ALBERTA. CANADA. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. of all Winnipesaukee and C. Johnson, in all Winnipesaukee in the city last week, Joseph Slate, chef at the Pendennis, had the misfortune of burning his right foot severely, caused by spilling a bucket of hot water on it. He is better now and has been able to work. Rugby Optimist reads as follows: "Noth Dallard left for Western Canada Tuesday, where he goes to construct buildings and a residence upon his land out there. Noth that we have around here, and, together with his brothers and sisters, have successfully managed a half section farm since the death of their parents a few city within a few weeks from Rugby, M. Dak. Rev. Smith, of the Church of God, has just returned from a trip of several weeks in the Red Deer District, where he and expects to set out within a week or so for another trip north and west of here. That Alberta is attracting wide attention from all over the globe is evinced in the Canton, where the Carson and settlers represent two million dollars, which they intend to invest in Alberta lands, fifty-two raisin growers from the Fresno valley, will leave Prescott, Calif. where arrangements are now practically completed which will result in the members of the party leaving California by special train, which will consist of some thirty dining car and observation cars, for the convenience and transportation of the members of the party, while the remainder of the train will consist of freight cars, dining car and observation cars, for household goods. Twenty years ago the land which they have recently disposed of at prices ranging from $650 to $800 per acre they purchased at $25 per acre..... subscriptions, changes of address, or any complaint of not receiving THE FREEMAN, etc, with Clifford C. Mitchell, the Edmonton Correspondent. Call at 240 Jasper phone, 'phone 1637, or address P. Box 845. Correspondence re this country solicited. GALVESTON, TEX. Special to The Freeman BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special by the GREEMS, John Dalays of Mr. J. Evans attended the Lincoln banquet given at the Auditorium last Friday evening... The Cottage Prayer Meeting was held at the home of Mr. Alex Valentine last Friday evening.... Mr. Alex Valentine is on the other side of the psalter's will at the home of Mrs. George Marshall at 60 Gognac Street, The Messrs. Henry Johnson and John Haynes will make their first appearance in vaudeville at the Bjon Theatre on Friday, February 27, 1940. Mr. and Mr. Jack Johnson, Mr. Mr. Little, his manager, and Mr. Hart stopped at the home of Mr. Will Cook while in our city... Mr. Jack Johnson, the colored heavyweight champion of the world, gave an exhibition in our city at the Post Theatre on last Tuesday evening to a very large and approuvable student. Mrs. George Grant was 125 E. Fountain street spent Friday with Mrs. W. L. Brown... The Pastor Aid of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Ella Lewis last week. Mr. A. D. Green entertained at tea Friday evening Mr. Single of the Post Theatre on Friday of the Golet Williams. Infant son of Rev. L. F. Williams, is on the sick list... I converted Jew Rev. Mose L. Sosnin preached at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening... Don't forget the revival meetings which are being held at the Second Baptist church. You are in! TYLER, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Prof. W. M. Robert, a popular teacher of this county, was seen in the city last Saturday on school business.....R. R. L. Lyons preached a soul stirring sermon at Pleasant Grove Baptist church last Sunday at the University of East Texas academy, at her home four miles east of the city very sick. Become beautyirut. Keep the bloom of youth. Try a theoccurrence of a flower and skin food, only 35 cents. Spencer Supply Company Box 138, Emmsville, Ind. JIM CROWISM DISCUSSED JIM CROWISM DISCUSSED Concluded from Page One. comely youth of seventeen, came forward. Prof. Lawson had announced, "Playing the Game. Young Brahamon knew that he is the king of the school; that the boys did not speak like they did some years ago. The time had come for him to uphold the reputation of the school. Dressed in style and keyed up to the light, with a determined to "make good," he began: "Life is a great game—a game in which every man must play his part, either as a spectator or on earth appeals to mankind so much as engaging in a game. Millions of dollars, both in time and actual money, are spent every year by spectators in the enjoyment of the game. Lives, are spent in training for games by contestants. The question arises—Does it pay? Is it worth while?" I described a great baseball game in this city of last July 4. "The best team won," he said, "so it is in life. Whether in political, religious or social affairs, we must all play the same times as contestants, times as spectators." He then took up the political life, and showed in his argument that nations are strandling the life out of each other, and that we are all suffering the deaths of thousands, but all this does not exceed that of commercialism in civil life was the further trend of his argument. He all-absorbing topic of the tests was the common belief he showed that he had given the question a thorough consideration, as his thought, memory and gestures evinced this. He then took up the idea that young men and women are going wild over dress and fashion and good time, then, in a sweeping manner, said: "We are turning up our noses at those who happen to be wearing other professions, as we see fit to call it, when the fact is we are but totening fungi, which rise as a stench in the nostrils of those whom we call our mankind and womanhood, by their manhood and church becoming self-supporting," said the bishop, "and with the assistance of the priest, stood and the communicants another mission to the east end could be sustained, and I long to see the day come." In his sermon he spoke of temptations to the church to man and women, and said pointed out its various forms and said that temptations were a strong opportunity to do right and a weak man's opportunity to do wrong. His sermon was very interesting and insightful. He said that God always gave a chance to a man to redeem himself, and so it should be with the children in school. He urged a child to show his worth with the dull child and show him his potential. This time the bishop's splendid argument was very helpful, for, at the conclusion of this sermon, he confirmed twelve people. The Rev. Leroy Ferguson, pastor of the church, left the following morning the church to send the rest of the new parish house. He carried wrist letters from Bishop Woodock. He will visit Boston, Washington and New York. A very delightful and delicious dinner was given last Sunday afternoon in honor of the wedding, of Chicago, Il., by Miss Prima Fitzbush, a beautiful home on West, Green and streets. The table was beautiful and decorated with ferns and flowers, those present were followed in courses. Those present were as follows: Dr. W. Houser, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Houser, Charles Elnadford, Miss Georgia Lattimore, Dr. Leroy Ferguson, Mrs Sarah Fitzbush, Miss Prima Fitzbush, Dr. B. Lewis and Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore. The Rev. L. G. Jordon, who has been the secretary of the Baptist Foreign Mission, boarded a tenure years, was the host on dinner on April 16, 2013. Those present were Dr. John Frank, Dr. C. H. Parrish, the Rev. C. T. Stamps, Miss. Miss. and Cary B. Stamps. The Rev. R. W. Brown all over the world for his work in stamps and is called "the little Baptist stamps engine." Speaking at the dinner, the Rev. R. W. Brown, who years ago we had not a foot of real stamps, added today the aggregate worth of property South Africa alone is nearly $25,000. Adding this to the property interest in South Africa, the Rev. R. W. Brown will give us property well-night $15,000. When the Rev. Jordan took charge of the work there was a membership of the church at Capetown, and today there are members at the different stations in Africa and than thirty missionaries have been sent to foreign fields, and twenty African countries and the attended American schools. The Rev. Jordan is now planning his Easter rally. Whit dis dat I see ov late, 'Bout Fairbanks in Rome? De Pope's dun t'und his holy back 'But ahu yoy, go home. But Chauwle is dooward one pint, Den took de Meff-di road And taint no ove tawkin fokes. His liddn he dun showed. I kant see what do make de Pope Act in dat sell-fish way. Why all de erf is telligent now In dis mightened day— Whit de madder whedder he Will 'coun or not. Ef he's gwhe ter be a Protterins Be sho his ways is sot. I hawdly think de Pope wuz rite, Altho I'm not a Pope. An ef I wuz dat a little a one I'd try to grow, I hope. Cauze it doan pay a church or State To slight a man like dat— Doan make no diffune ef he aint Got beads upon hiz hat. Dat boy dum cum down off de fence. Ef he wuz ever dar. At what he wuz wund'w world de fac Jes how he stans an whar. I fears hiz mamy teach 'im wrong, When quite a boy at home. Cauze he aint got no bettar sence Dan own hiz faif in Rome. I likes dat bout dat Merrican chile, He like dem Hebrew boys— It madders not for kling ur Pope. 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CONTENTS EASTER HYMNS Men's Voices Mixed Voices Women's Voices Catholic service EASTER CAROLS EASTER SONGS AND DUETS Descriptive List Solos Duets EASTER SERVICES FOR THE SUN- DAY SCHOOL LENTEN MUSIC Captatas Choral Directors and Choir Leaders send all this Free Catalog at once Greatest offer ever known in Easter music. Send all orders direct to ideas of right and wrong, are beings whose shoe strings we are not worthy to unlatch. He characterized the great "umpire of the game" as the "Brotherhood of Man," and said that he calls for men in the truest sense of the word. His speech was received with tremendous applause, and he was forced to rise in acknowledgment of his accomplishment. All the graduates received handsome and valuable presents. The following were awarded diplomas: Lucius Brown, Lillian Rice, Josephine Lawrence, Jennette McAfee, John Brannon, Mary Edwards, Maud Vaugn, W. H. Brown and Bessie Jones. THE FREEMAN is on sale at Martin's, Tenth and Chestnut streets. The "big Negroes" and the little fellows are having a time in this "neck of the woods." The people of Louisville are hoping that Dudley has a good show. It is a good town if he has. We have a mind of our own, and matter is subject to Mr. Knox only—he's managing editor. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Brandtron, of West Madison street, entertained at dinner last week in honor of Mr. C. J. Wearing, of Chicago, Ill. Miss Nannle H. Burroughs and Miss Jaunita Adams left last week for Washington, D. C., where they will attent the National Training School for Girls. Some of our leaders, in an effort to do good for the race, are making the serious mistake of talking too much. A wise man is known for what he does, not says, that saying is to injure his whole race. Dr. Leonard Lewis, of Chicago, Ill., was in the city last week from a recent trip to Lexington and Frankfort, Ky. While in the city he was entertained at dinner by Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore and Mr. Dave Barrett. Miss Lillian Hayden, formerly of this city, but now of Evansville, Ind., passed through the city last week as a newly married woman, he recently married to Mr. Hobbs Childress, a popular young man of Nashville. Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southeastern Christian Advocate, was in the city last week. She was in New York at La. He paid a visit to his sister, Mrs. Georgia Emmerson, wife of Dr. J. E. Emmerson. "It is hard to state a simple truth, if it hurts anybody, without subjecting one's self to the accusation of either malignity or hysteria from those who are, who conceive themselves, injured by it." --- Mr. Vertna Tandy, of Lexington, Ky., who has received architectural education in the East, was in the city with his father last week on business. It is understood that Mr. Tandy is making a howling success in this work. * * * * Prof. Cotter seeks an industrial program for all the colored school children of this city, and yet he sends his boy to Fisk University, his daughter, Fisk University, Nashville. This is indeed, very consistent. How a mighty poet can err. * * * * Mr. William H. Goodall, one of the most brilliant and intelligent young men of this city, is the most intelligent weeks ago to stand the bar examination. To the surprise of the white lawyers, Mr. Goodall made a clean 100 per cent. He will practice in this city, with offices between Green and Jefferson streets. --- The Rev. Leroy Ferruson, pastor of the Episcopal Church of Our Merciful Savior, left on Monday for New York to solicit funds for the new parish house that is under construction, and the result of the church on the Eleventh street side. He will visit Boston, Washington and New York. He left with recommendations from Bishop Charles B. Woodcock. Where on earth will it end? Our leaders, in an effort to popularize themselves with the "powers that be," are pleased to announce the new "powers" street cars in this section, which has heretofore been peaceful, and where the whites and blacks have dweled together in in as friendly a relation as anywhere in this country. Brother, oh brother, don't talk too much! The Cane Club will give them an annual banquet Friday night, February 18, at Old Fellows Hall. This club is made an honorary member of the best respect, which take pride in entertaining their lady friends. On this occasion they will have the hall beautifully decorated and it will be a full-dress affair. The representative of THE FENMAN is grateful to them for a complimentary invitation. Mr. J. B. Cooper, one of Louisville's leading undertakers, has gone south on a vacation. Mr. Cooper has been working at the Brannan and Mobile makers and leaves to take a rest at Mobile. He is manager of the Watson Understaking Establishment. During his trip he met with Brannan and Mobile. Mr. Allen Watson will have charge of the establishment during Mr. Cooper's absence. Young Brannan was a "dark horse" at the high school commencement exercises. Three other boys were said to have him in the middle. All you could hear was Brannan, Brannan. It was particularly noticeable that the exercises were better for the boys, even for some girls, was well that a subject and subject matter was taken that touched the people. This one redeemable feature in the speaking, having the power to touch the people and this is just what young Brannan did. Dr. J. A. Emmerson, the dentist at 71? West Walnut street, has proven to the citizens of Louisville that he is a first-class man of the profession. Dr. Emmerson has been a dentist and he is looked upon as one of the best dentists of the city. The citizens are rallying to him a man, and when any dental work is to be done the Emmerson takes. "THE FREEMAN correspondent takes pleasure in commending Dr. Emmerson to those wishing first-class dental service. The many friends of Miss Mildew Bryant are glad that she was given such a tremendous applause after the rendition of her commencement exercises. This was the time that Miss Bryant had came before the public in this city, and she proved that she knew her business. If the people of Miss Bryant were of the affection of Miss Bryant as of others who have had a similar task, more opportunities would be open for supervisors. As long as they "deliver the goods, don't 'hammer' them," Miss Bryant may be "Miss Bryant by Miss Beargaray may not have been as classical as on other occasions, but, at that, the song was sung well. Now that the leaders admit, according to the papers and headlines, that Negroes give cause to be segregated, it seems that—say a number of people in the city—we should not have the law. If Negro leaders admit it then "why not have it" will be the contention of those who have the voting power. Admission of the Negro's shortcomings in the white papers continuously is the cause of so much harm that is being done in this section. If publicity and a desire for individual influence do not work, it will be it for a while. Like Acsop's fables, in the "Stoning of the Frogs," etc., fun to the boys, but death to the frogs. Bishop Charles E. Woodcock delivered a very string sermon last Sunday morning at the Episcopal Church of Our Merciful Savior. Eleventh and Walnut streets. His text was "Neither Condemn Them." Before the sermon Bishop Woodcock said there was a great work to be done in the city of Louisville, and that he was anxious to see a mission in the eastern part of the city, and that it should grow out of the church of Our Merci-Salut. "I feel a great deal of pride in this FAIRBANKS IN ROME CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment, all drugs used treatment, all drugs used A Profusely illustrated. Original Drawings. Wm. Foster Music Co. 3025 State St., Chicago, Ill. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. Jose Palmer sends regards to Eugene and Joe Clarke. The Marshall's are at Polio's Theater, Meriden, Conn., this week. Broadie and Broadie, who have been in Europe for some time, will return to America in May. The team of Tom Scott and Margie Crosby have dissolved partnership. Miss Crosby is at home with her mother. Irving Jones and Burt Grant are the first colored performers to play the Colonial. They are one o fthe hits of an interesting bill. Miss Joanie Shepard, who has been abroad for a number of years, and Mr. Gus Hastings were recently married in London, England. Artha L. Prince sends regards to Mr. Juli Jones, "a gentleman from Mississippi." Juli, did my "Straight Dope from the Wild and Woody West" go to your heart? Cheer up, old boy. William H. Robinson, moving picture operator and electrician at Louisville, Ky., is making good. Mr. Robinson is the only college man in his line of business in Louisville. F. Frank Brown, the Hoosier tenor, touring this season with the Cole and Johnson Company, has been called to the city on account of the serious illness of his mother. H Jerry Barnes played at the Maceo Theater, Charleston, S. C., a four weeks' engagement. Mr. Barnes is one of the leading comedians traveling through the South. The Capital City Quartette—John Penn, first tenor; Luke Freeman, second tenor; D. Barnes, third and John Walker; bass are singing at three of the leading hotels at San Antonio, Tex. S. H. Dudley, Mrs. Alberta Ormes Dudley, Will Ramsey, Irving Allen, Herbert Everett Amos, Jones Hillman, Sarah Venable, Ora Dunlop, James Lillard and Miss Kelley, of the Smart Set Company, were among the callers at this office last week. Mrs. Milam, the mother of Sydney Kirkpatrick, the Hoosier baritone, en route with the Richard and Pringle's Minstrels, was stricken with paralysis last Friday while attending a performance of the Smart Set Company, and is in a serious condition. This week at the Ruby Theater, Galveston, Tex. two new teams appear: Howard and Howard, Elbert White and Miss Julia and Howard, Elbert White and Miss Julia are still there. Clint Moore is stage manager; Mr. Charles Huff, owner and general manager. The marvelous Lashe writes: I am on my fifth week on the Northwestern circuit, and will close March 5 and open on the weekend. The band has acted been a big hit, and I can get plenty of work—not the big time, but get big money. Regards to all friends. Bradford and Bradford, the singing, dancing and talking pair of chocolate drops, were highly entertained at Atlanta, Ga, with a reception given by L. H. Reid, the band's manager. The band will now be known as Bradford and Veneer, having opened at Cincinnati February 14. Regards to all friends. The Clark Brothers and Miss Annie Hicks have signed with the J. C. O'Brien's Famous Colored Georgia Minstrels for the season, beginning with the Krause. Mr. Krause will take charge of the orchestra. C. W. Holloway will direct the band, and Mr. Engene Clark will manage the stage. The company will number sixty The National Amusement Company, a corporation of Baltimore capitalists (white), has taken out a permit for the building of $75 million on near Seventh Street to be used as a first-class theater for colored patrons. It is to have a seating capacity of 1,600, with a stage large as any in the city, and dressing companies. The theater is located in the heart of the section where the best colored people live, and it will doubtless fill a large room of companies. Bain Williams, S. H. Dunn, Cole and Johnson type have been unable to secure reputable houses in Washington. Our people have been compelled to journey to the building to have a frontage of 85 feet building is to have a frontage of 85 feet on T street by a depth of 120 feet. It will be constructed of Pompeian brick, with aluminum and timber mings, sketches, steel and all floors, balcony and steps of reinforced concrete, the building will be as near fireproof as possible to make such a structure. The doors will be open to the public on September 1. The Hiawatha Theater is easily the favorite playhouse conducted by our people in the nation's capital. It is ideally located, is commodious, bright and cheerful, and is the home of people who want to see. The management consist of S. A. Keyes, president; F. Morris Murray, secretary, and Lewis W. Easley, treasurer. They are all affable gentlemen, and they are not the suggestion of prominent ladies who are exceedingly liberal in their dealings. Within the past two months they have thrown open their doors to the children of the nation, and they have been helping the ladies to obtain social settlements for the benefit of these unfortunate. So far, four enterprises of this character have been given by the city to help them helping the ladies and offering a supertreat for the little ones of the "submerged tent." Messrs. Keyes, Murray and Easley are among an example which might have been the managers of the city. So successful has this house been that there is talk to the effect that the company will lease the another pretty theater across the street. The company will provide overflow patronage. The Macco is closed for the present, on account of the ill fate of its owner, Mr. James F. Child. The theater looks good one. That sterling cost includes the Mr. T. Child. It is now in his fifth month of unabated success, and is a fixture for the season. BELMONT STREET THEATER, PENSACOLA, FLA. The Jennings, Elsie and Henry, have just finished a four months' engagement at the Pelkin Theater at Memphis, Teenn, and went just as big the last night as they did the theater they opened. They are now at this theater and making good as usual. Mrs. Gertrude Raimie, our coon shouter, never fails to have the house in an uproar. The Watts Bain, Joe and Louie, are making good with their tumbling. Billy Zeak, our little comedian, is screaming every night. Miss Sidney Coulomb is Thursday and is going big doing the Manolo Glide. We are presenting "The Cuban Queen" the last half of the week. Zeek and Henry Jennings doing the comedian's role at the queen, Mrs. Raimie, Miss Mildred Kernion and Miss Coalman as flower girls, the Watts Brothers as guards. Miss Milie, the Watts Brothers as a sweet little singer, and never fails to make us laugh on time every Saturday at 12 o'clock, and he is never crippled, but sound and well, and meets you with a smile. Regards to the Watts Brothers, the Pekin bunch. Prof. Bass and R. Reigo, traps, never fail to put vim into the songs, and we are all happy. Henry Jennings, stage manager; M. Jacoby, general manager. MACEO THEATER, CHARLESTON, S. C. We have a strong show here, and at our Columbia house also. HI Jerry Barnes is making them laugh with his funny songs, and his father are getting their full share of encouragement. The famous buck and wing dancers, are right there with the goods, and last, but not least, our own Gussie Billy Kersands has promised us his last two weeks before he goes out with the famous Kersand. He will be with us the 7th to the 19th of March. TAFT THEATER A crowded house greeted Manager James Clarke's new change of program. The opening sketch, presented by Mr. Davenport and Miss Robinson, was well received. Mr. Robinson's songs, Goodness, Can Love, were received. Mitchell's songs, "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" and "In Dear Old Tennessee," went well. The closing farce comedy by Robert Clarke and Elmore Taylor was a scream-carrying Clarke, as Isaac Murphy, was at his best. The song was good. Mr. Davenport, as exercising boy, was good. Miss Fannie Shields, as Good Looking Mary, made a hit. Miss Robinson as Miss Plenty Money made a good show and the whole bunch sends regards to all friends. THE PROFESSION AT PHILADEL PHIA. The Auditorium still continues to attract larger and larger audiences of pleasure and surprise, and expresses their surprise and delight at the directive the entertainments which are being given at this beautifully appointed house. The bill for his hire week of February 7 includes the performance of a very laugable comedy sketch; Fred Jarrell, the popular comedian and imitator; Lille Hunter, the singing and dancing bearer; Bert Barker, the author; Foster Jones, in illustrated songs, the motion pictures that have set the audiences talking. Of the 14th were seen the great Deltoe, female impersonator and operatic star; Miss Carrie Thompson, late of the Tennessee Jubilee Singers, and Arthur Dunn, the happy tramp. The manager, their bookings manager, spent the early part of last week in New York, where it is rumored an arrangement was perfected which will put the Auditorium on the map to capture their bookings six or eight weeks' work. AMUSE U THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. Section 1 and part of 2 of the Pekin Stock Company have returned to Chicago, but the stickers have stuck, and are reaping the harvest. The New Savoy Theater has a new stage, the theater with John C. Boone managing the business end and taking in the nickels; Charles Gilpin staging and producing what the people like; Francis J. Moses, chorus director; Clifford Ross, character man and musician; Charles Gilpin could be nothing else but good, like the show. Our lineup is as follows: Stage—Charles Gilpin, Francis J. Moses, Clifford Ross, James Ransom, Long Willie Too Sweet, Theodore West, Mrs. Janson, Tessie, and Miss Hawkins, Miss Hawkins, Orchestra—Wilk Blake, cornet; Buddy McGill, piano; Alex, Duke, drums; Jim Scott, trombone; Williams, first violin; John C. Boone, business manager; Barrasso, general manager; Charles Lennard, electrician; Fred Mintz, advertising agent. PALACE THEATER, HOUSTON, TEX. Our stage manager, Mr. R. S. Patterson, is more than pleased with his new performers, Miss Frankie M. Edwards, Miss Jill M. Edwards, and Miss take the house by storm when they appear before the footlights in each performance. Miss C. Diggs joined us on February 11 and is making good. Our star and leading actress, The Hicks, takes place for all young comedians. He is singing some of his own compositions, "I Ain't Going to Take Nobody's Word, 'I'm Going Behind You'," "This Climate Don't Suit My Clothes," and others. Prof. Jackson is doing all that is in his power to hold up his end of the show. Mr. Jill Harper and me go to the stage. Thomas J. Hicks says Billy Starks, H. O. Clark, A. Mose, Ed Frye, Ed Peet, Al Boyd and other friends write a address care FREEMAN. The company sends best regards to friends in and out of session. R. S. Patterson, stage manager. THREE COLORED ATTRACTIONS To Go Out Next Season Under Managemen of Barton & Wiswell. Barton & Wiswell, Inc. the present managers of the Smart Set, will put out three colored companies next season. The enterprises will be called the Eastern (Eastern) in "HIS Honor, the Barber," a number two Smart Set Company will also be put out, featuring Salem Tutt Whitney; and a carefully selected minstrel show, numbering for artists. The set will be together by S. H. Dudley, Mr. Dudley will have in his exclusive charge the production of all the colored shows, including the signing of all the performers. Barton will be carved last season by the Dandy Dixie Minstrels from the National Printing and Engraving Company. This car was seized for debt by the printers, and the manager of the minstrel show, disappeared with the funds of the company. This car will be used next season by the number two Smart Set Company. In addition to the attractions already mentioned, the Barton set management will have out about six white attractions. DUDLEY PUTS OVER ANOTHER. "His Honor, the Barber," a Riot in Indianapolis. By J. D. HOWARD. S. H. Dudley and the Smart Set Company scored heavily in his latest sparkling song show, "His Honor, the Barger," at the Park Theater the last three days of last week. The thesplans left all Indianapolis whistling and singing the jingling airs that represented the fifteen big song numbers of the play. "His Honor, the Barger," makes no pretentions as to plot in fact, there is little need of any, so fast is the fun and side-splitting situations. The comedy is built and laid out for laughing purposes only, and, judging from the incessant "squallage" at each performance, the playwright and players were well rewarded for their efforts. Mr. Dudley is again seen in one of his delightful delineations of the modern, well-meaning and ambitious, though ignorant, darkey of the South. He carries his audiences with him throughout his joys, disappointments and sorrows, as of old, at no time diverging from the character or overdoing or forcing a situation. His song, "Come After THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Breakfast Bring Along Your Lunch, and Leave Before Supper Time," broke up the show each time he sang it. Our old friends, Andrew Tribble and Irving, are so old and unhealthy and a great breadth and scope of their separate abilities is given ample opportunity for individual demonstration. As a wench Tribble, as I have said before, is the premier of a distinct experience. And, as a distinct conception of the present-day old man Negro character that puts him in a class by himself. His work shows careful study and appraisal of the gives the character to the dignity a fidelity to nature, and above all a freedom from exaggeration. Tribble and Allen are said to be preparing a sketch called "Troubles of Their Own," which is the first of the first village field. This venture is looked forward to with much interest by the entire profession, as the well-known ability of each character that the act of another bugle call comes to the ranks of "Mose Lewis," the "straight," of the show, is well done by Mr. William Ramsey. This character was formerly in the hands of the Bring Along Your Lunch, and the holiday is fast shortly before the holidays. Miss Jennie Pearl, as "Lilly White," is still dainty and gracious. Aline Sasseles presents a Mose-striking picture. For his work, "Mose" was a new and personal magnetism this young woman is undoubtedly an artist, and will be heard from in the future. Lawrence Chelefford, who was known as "Curtis Dillon," is the "Alberta Ormes" was pleasing as the "Sporting Editor." The donkey was much in evidence and got "his." The "Mose" was well balanced, and for the visual strength and up favorably with any that has been heard here this season. It was well and consistently dressed and could sing. Indianapolies theater-goers, the best-selling and best-selling "Mrs. Mrs. Orr" Dunlop in harness as a chorus girl. Her petite form and agility of action, together with a fair voice, indicate that she will make her way as a show girl. In another form, she is also a man who is the only question to the ranks of the Smart Set from Indianapolis, is also with the show in the capacity of a chorus man. The songs, "Merry Widow Brown," Captain Andon, and "Pigman" are very different from the "Mose." In the first of the first years, Mr. M. and in fact all of the song hits, were written by J. T. Byrum and James Burris. RICHARD AND PRINGLE'S MIN STRELS. And still they lead. The original Georgia Minstrels are keeping their reputation. The entire company had an occasion to take the car leaving for Wolfok, While waiting for the car to arrive at Plimners Point, Va., we were caught in a severe snowstorm. The car was due to arrive in twenty minutes after we did. It arrived in the afternoon and the boys, they found shelter in different places until the arrival of the car. All the boys are well and send regards to all. Write, friends, and think, knockers. "As long as there is a bread of crumbs"—one of Tom "Shug"'s sayings. "Pie" Jones says Georgia Minstrels make a mule laugh. A. Watts is recovering from a severe cold. General Kirkpatrick has them guessing nightly about his "general" makeup. Oh, you whiskers! Billy King says he was 'leven years old' fore he knew a chicken possessed anything 'cept a neck. Clarence Powell has moved from the outskirts of town. He now resides on the "other side of town." Kid Langford has lately named the car Hotel di Pleasanti. The menu is very well arranged—thanks to the manager's wife, Mrs. E. C. Fellks. Ed Straightner says George Ross please write as per route. An exceptional thing exists with this show. With but very few exceptions "Dis hyear" and "dat dar, etc., are seldom used. Those who are hard at work are beginning to awaken. All of us should remember that the listener always learns. SMART SET NEWS. Miss Aline Cassels resigns from "His Honor, the Barber" Company and goes to New York for a rest. Her position is taken by Miss Ella Anderson. Miss Ella Anderson, the new prima dona of the Smart Set Company, joined us at Springfield, Ill., on the 13th. In Miss Anderson she has extremely attractive appearance, being rather tall and very graceful. She departs herself with ease and does not overdo. The predominating feature of her appearance is with which she handles the English vocabulary and the beautiful voice with which she controls it. In making comparisons between the Miss Anderson and the American ladies, let us consider it quite unwise, for each of these young ladies are clever actresses—in fact, too clever to be compared by persons who would base their opinions on an imperfect wife. We are aware that these ladies are wise to take one luster of merit from one and add to the crown of success of the other, for they both have their own individualities and are clever in their own ways. We are aware that what count with the public and the management. If there are any comments to be passed let us accept them from the press. The people of "His Honor, the Barber" company have been unusually successful in saving their earnings this season. They buy his business, invest their earnings; some are buying real estate, others are making investments in dogs and the remainder are purchasing diamonds. Aside from the fact that Andrew Trible is the cleverest female impersonator in the profession, he is a very artistic manipulator of ice cream and other frozen eatables. When we played Lawrence, Kan., George W. Walker, accompanied by his mother and private secretary, visited the performer and his company. The party occupied a box and enjoyed the show immensely. Physically Mr. Walker is the picture of health. James Harris, stage manager of the Smart Set Company, is doing nicely and sends his regards to Billy Young. Matt Johnson is trying his luck speculating in precious stones. Ora Dunlap, the popular Indianapolis favorite, has improved wonderfully since her engagement with the Smart Set Company. "Ras" Jones wishes to inform the ladies and gentlemen of the Smart Set Company talt on the 28th of February he will celebrate his birthday anniversary. e Owing to a slight vocal indisposition Miss Aline Cassells, prima donna of "His Honor the Barber Company, has resigned position vountarily. After a rest she contemplates entering vaudeville. While showing in St. Louis Miss Sarah Venable and Madeline Cooper won a coveted prize in a terpsichorean contest. While the company was booked for Lawrence, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Dudley were entertained by Mr. George W. Walker and his mother at their handsome residence in Kansas. Mr. Wm. Ramsey is filling the part of Mose Lewis very acceptably. Ramsey succeeded James Burris as Dudley's straight man. Ras Jones, one of the Pekin favorites, joined "His Honor, the Barber" company and purchased a place with the Pekin Graduates. This act, under Joe Jordan, played the Keith and Proctor time for twenty-five weeks. Ore Dumplin says she would give anything if she could only get some nice ham and greens properly cooked. Tim Brynn, our versatile musical director, is composing three or four new musical numbers for the coming season. Matt Johnson, the basso-profundo, has been secured by the Keystone Quartette to perform in a series of dates abroad. He will sail with them about the middle of August. Herbert Evertt Ames. C. V. B. A. AND NEW YORK CITY NOTES. HARRY A. BROWN. The Watermelon Trust this week are at the Boudin Square Theater, Boston, and are the special added attraction, Sherman Coates and Jim Grundy are the latest members of the C. V. B. A. The Trust is signed up sold for a year. Jones & Sutton are a big hit on the big time. Pittsburg, Pa., next week then jump to the Pacific coast for a season's run. Joe Britton has recovered from his recent illness and will resume work at once. The Brittons sail for Europe in June. Vaughner, Patterson and Haliday trio are playing the Gane circuit. Next week Majestic Theater, New York. The Burries are on the Mozart circuit. All members of the C. V. B. A. can get ball programs by sending 12 cents in stamps. The Georgia Campers are at the American Music Hall, Newark, N. J., next week, on the Morris circuit. The Dunnores were at the Majestic last week, their first appearance in New York, and made good. The C. V. B. A. is growing stronger, new members are coming in daily from all parts of the world. Hill & Hill are playing New York, special club work, for the United Booking office. * * * Clermont & Miner are playing the United time at the Novelty, Brooklyn, this week. Frank B. Williams, author of “Consolation,” has written another hot one, a very warm march song. Wm. C. Elkins is pro tem secretary of the C. V. B. A. Murphy & Francis are still on the Morris time. Also the Brittons. Rowland is playing for the United. Jefferies and Jefferies have joined with Westly Norris. They play Phila next week. --- Cookie Hall, late of William & Walker, and "His Honor, the Barber," is in town. He has accepted vaudeville engagements in the east. The Bruces are back in New York after playing fourteen weeks down east. Next week Binghamton, N. Y., and nine weeks to follow. The members of the C. V. B. A. are always pleased when Scott Joplin visits their rooms and plays his beautiful "Euphonic Sounds." George Hamilton, from Chicago, is making good in the east. Next week at the Fourteenth Street Theater. Fiddler and Shelton are spending some time in New York City. They will begin again their Orchestra tour April 24, opening at Denver, Colo. "HERE AND THERE IN THE SMART SET COMPANY." By DOROTHY. Do you know that Tim Brymm is a fortune-teller? * Who is the handsomest man in the chorus of the "Merry Widow Brown"? Who has the best looking feet? Herbert Everett Amos was particularly looked for in the Hoosier capital. He has been a general contributor to THE FREE-MAN for some time, as well as other publications, and also a cartoonist of merit, and a friend to see him and him and sorry to see him go. Mr. Amos is a good worker and of material assistance to Mr. Dudley and the reading public. Jennie Pearl Larkins still sings and makes ardent love to Captain Dandelion and Raspberry Snow as well, and this keeps her in practice for the real stunt, "John Larkins comes marching home. --- Miss Brown, "the brownie" with the beautiful voice, is a prime favorite in the company, and is a dead enemy to despondency. Ask Lawrence Chenaut for some pleasing reminiscences of the feet of some leading ladies. Life with the Smart Set must be worth living for Irene Tasker, for she looks the personification of health. An ardent and constant "steady" placed a little white dog of Indianapolis pedigree in her charge while here. Has the novelty worn off yet, Miss Tasker? Jennie Hillman continues with the company, for what would the Smart Set be without her? She has charge of the wardrobe and that accounts for the perfection of the costumes. Sarah Venable, who has seen with the Sunny South Company in vaudeville at the Grand early in the season, is making her usual success in this chorus. Aline Cassels, the "Merry Widow Brown," was new to us here. She was an instantaneous hit, both personally and professionally. It was not generally known that her voice was affected on account of her did not, we were satisfied just to have her "look." Miss Cassels said goodbye to "His Honor, the Barber" Saturday night, and left for her home in New York for repairs. On a whole, the women of the company were well groomed. The street attire of every one was quite good looking. Bessie Asbury Tribble, who has attracted audiences all over the States for her beauty of face and form, is claimed by Indiana, although she is not a Hoosier by birth. Last season she was a member of the Cole and Johnson aggregation. Mrs. Tribble will spend some time in this city at the close of the present season. All women can take lessons from Andrew Tribble in "getting themselves up." Was there ever a more faultless toilet than "Rabe Johnson"? But the last act? Ras Jones is an Indianapolis product. He adds strength and appearance to the well-trained and splendid appearing chorses. The mule knows that "two's company and three's a crowd." Irving (Boots) Allen, the real old man character, is a star in his line, and is a jolly good fellow, always glad to meet old man character. To was much pleased to meet his cousin, Mr. Widow Brown, the Annex Band of Ringling Brothers' Circus, who is spending the winter in the city. The theater-goers of Indianapolis would have been so pleased to have seen Ella Anderson in the "Merry Widow Brown" movie in the mid-1980s and have big, here several seasons ago in this company singing "Morning, Noon and Night," assisted by a male chorus. Alberta Ormes Dudley is the business woman in the profession, and one of the dearest in the world. Every moment of her time is completely take up. It is making such expensive flannels for "Tasperberry Snow" (Mr. Duley), buying things and more things for Sherman H. Jr., making such pretty and dainty flannels on a trump button for the songbook agent. Miss Kelley is away from home for the first time, and the experience no doubt will work for her, as the likes her work and enjoys the travel. "Come back, Raspberry, come back." You can come before breakfast, and if you will only come back, you make break the rules of our office and sign your letters with a lead pencil if you want to. Mrs. Jessie Harris, with the baby face, was indisposed a day or so during the engagement. It was a home-coming for Ora Dunlap. Friends and acquaintances rushed to her dressing room after each performance to tell her just how well she did. It was a pleasure to see her realizing "in a big way" her well-known ambition. Indianapolis always appreciates her own. The female theater-zoers are trying to Barton-Wiswell, (INCORPOHATED) Will offer the following Colored attractions the coming season under the personal direction of S. H. Dudley: S. H. Dudley IN "HIS HONOR, THE BARBER," Supported by "The Smart Set" - Eastern. 50—People - 50 Barton & Wiswell's ALL STAR REAL NEGRO MINSTRELS. 40—Of America's Foremost Negro Minstrels—40 The Smart Set—(Scuthern) WITH Salem Tutt Whitney and Homer Tutt. 30—People—30 IN GEORGE WASHINGTON BULLION. A few vacancies yet for good people. Address S. H. DUDLEY, Main Office 1358 Broadway, New York City, or care of "His Honor The Barber," as per route. decide a most vital question. Who is the handsomest and the dearest, Theodore Pankey, formerly with the Cole and Johnson show, or Lawrence Chenault, the stunner who will appeal strongly to the feminine heart! Daisy Brynn has dreams of that day when she will settle down, oh, somewhere, anywhere, in a house, a real home of her very own—a home all the time, outside of her trunk and the dressing room. We liked the young lady who owns "Music," but she wouldn't make up with us. Somebody is going to steal somebody's sweetheart, if somebody isn't a little more suitable somebody but one last season. In the same way? Yes. George McClain, George Day, James Lillis, the author, is very available stage manager), and all the men came up to the standard, so the women say. Will Ramsey, the fashionable "Mose Harris," is quite popular with hearts. Don't forget the photos! The majority of the girls were "good friends," but they went away from us this time; but may they will like us better next time, won't you? SHEEFIELD, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Sallie Crook fell dead Thursday evening, February 10. Heart failure was the cause of her death. She was taken to Cochise County Hospital, where Louis Porter lost their little four-year-old boy last Saturday...Mrs. Alice Goldman is quite ill at this writing...Mrs. Lena Mitchell, who has been very ill for several months, is very ill at this writing...Mr. John Fields, Sr., is confined to his bed and is very sick. Mrs. William Willson of Oakland, Ala., is visiting her piece, Mrs. Emory Crawford, who is attending the annual meeting of the State Negro Business League, which convenes on February 17 and 18, in Montgomery, Ala....Remember the concert at the First Baptist church on Friday, under the management of Mr. E. M. Blair. SELMA. ALA Special to THE FREEMAN Quite a crowd has returned from Pensacola from Mardi Gras. F. H. Weaver is the guest of Mrs. B. F. Hillard, whose husband is the popular head waiter at Nick's theodds, of Biloxi, Miss. an aunt of theids, of Biloxi, Miss. will spend a while in the great port own. Salem Tutt Whitney, Homer Tutt and Henry Watterson, of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, were in the city Saturday and attended the matinee performance of "His Honor, the Barber." Widow would like acquaintance of gentleman between 35 and 40 years old; must be religious and Baptist; state all particulars. Answer X, care The Freeman. If you haven't got it get it at once, the latest Coon craze success entitled, "A Stalling Coon," by Bert Davis and Harry McHall. Price 25 cents. Address Invalid, Westard's music store, Duluth, Minn. Free course on education no professions send late program no. No Davis and McHall's office, No. 1221 Fourth St. To Whom It May Concern: We, the undersigned, have been in communication with Williams, Kuehle & Co., a theatrical promoting company, regarding the establishment, promotion and operation of a Colored Vaudeville Theater in Charlotte, N.C., with prospects to establish more of them in the Southern States. We will form a Stock Company with One Thousand Dollars, of 200 shares, at $5.00 face value, and any and every one is invited to buy or get one to a hundred shares. Very many of the better class of people of the colored population of Charlotte have been wanting a place of that sort and a place where the family can spend an hour or so and witness a clean, up-to-date entertainment FOR COLORED PEOPLE EXCLUSIVELY, and we believe that we have the right people now that will insure a success to this enterprise. THE REASON we want to make this a Stock Company is: The more stockholders we get the more interested parties we have, and every one that is interested in this enterprise will be anxious to boost and promote this venture; besides, it gives every one a chance to get some of the profits of this enterprise, and you cannot say that ONE MAN is grafting the colored population out of their money. We want as many stockholders with small interest and little stock we possibly can get, and we want every one to get the benefit of this work. If this Charlotte Theater will prove as successful as the previous one has, we will promote, build and operate in other cities, and there is no doubt that if all pull the same way we will form and have one of the best and strongest combinations ever accomplished by the colored population. Prospective Stockholders: A. E. BENJAMIN. WILLIAMS, KUEHLE & CO., Amusement Promoters. Mobile, Ala. Charlotte, N. 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 1606 Seventh Street. He is also and secure a copy of the Negro Boe's Greatest Illustrated National Newsman. Wanted. For Carter's Jubilee Singers, a young lady who is a pianist and one who can recite. Good salary, Address W. A. Carrier. 3112 Wabash avenue, Chicago. 5 ROUTE. PAT CHAPPELLE'S A RABBIT FOOT'S COMPANY - Daytona, Fla. Feb. 21; Or- mental, Fla. Feb. 21; Palatka, 24; Palatka, 25; Green Cave Springs, 26; GLAZIER JUBILEE COMPANY - Baylis, Ill. Feb. 21; Barry, 22; New Canton, 23; Bulls, 24; Quincy, 26; BLACK DUOLE'S DOURTS - Week of Feb. 21; Cleveland, O. WILLIAM McCABE'S GEORGIAN TROU BADOURS - Watkins, Minn., Feb. 21; Ballard, Minn., Feb. 21; Belgrade, 25; Broken, 26; VIRGINIA WARBLERS, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HARRY C. JENKINS Callender, In., Feb. 21; Whitten, 22; S. H. DUDLEY, IN "HIS HONOR, THE BARBER" - South, Chicago, Majestic Theater, Feb. 20 to 23; Grad Rapids, Milwaukee, Feb. 21; WANG DOOLE FOUR COMEDY COMPANY - Week of Feb. 21, New Portland Theater, Portland, Me. MIDSTREETS - MIDSTREETS' MILES, MISTRELS - Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 21; St. Augustine, 22; Palatka, 23; Daytona, 24; Cocoa, 25; Ft. Pierce, Fla. 26. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mail, as the names will appear four times in the same order. The person's office. It would prevent delay if all persons would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at Gentlemen's List. Jones, Rastus Leo, E. Dube Miller, Joe McIlary, J. Joe McQuillary, Mose Murphy, Bert Strauder, Al Wallburg, Mrs. Ray Washington, H. B. Williams, Geo, A. Williams, Jubilee Singer Allen, Arthur Day, George Davis, Prof. Lum- lidredge, W. L. Fisher, Lonnie R. Ferris, Bismark Gilpin, Charles Grigsshy, Grigsshy W. Holden, V. P. 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MUSIC FREE CATALOG of the latest popular sheet and Instrumental MUSIC. Beginners' Instruments and books. Catalog free Write for one today. THE WM FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 Street Street, Chicago, Ill. AT LIBERTY AT LIBERTY Can and would rather double stage. Write, stating salary and about uniforms, as they're obtained cheaper in Chicago. Address LOUIS PIERCE, Care Pekin Theatre, Chicago, Ill. THE STAGE 6 A FRIEND. By LEW W. HENRY of Caldwell & Henry. 'Tis often you may meet a friend whom you would think a fool. And you find him not a fool, but you are really the jay. So always meet a man, no matter what he may do. Try and treat him just the same as you wish him to treat you. For a friend let a friend in this great world of strife. word of strike. And to have a good true friend is a great life in this. LINES TO THE FREEMAN. A Few Lines Written for the Race's Greatest Paper. Mr. Salem Tutt Whitney, the premier comedian, producer, playwright and composer, has written the lines which follow in his latest book, "The Man: Its news may not be, so exciting, It's our duty to help one another. It's hard to work standing alone; When you've printing to do let this remind Of the newspaper you have at home. WILL OPEN BIG PARK. Mr. W. E. Green, of 211 North Stingeon street, Moberly, W. writes that the children of the amusement parked owned by a prominent colored man of that city, where he intends to have some of the biggest and most beautiful buildings is his intention to attract the people to his park from all the neighboring towns and cities. Later on The Freeman will print an illustration of this park, as it is parked in a colored theater and park in the country. TUTT WHITNEY FAVORS JACK JOHNSON Big Comedian Wants to Bet a Nice Sum. BRAZIL, Ind., February 11.—Mr. Tutt Whitney, the clever comedian, who is at the head of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, in a three days' engagement with the company, the Johnson man. He believes that the big black will undoubtedly defeat Jim Jeffries in their fight July 4. Mr. Whitney points out that the other极品 gillist can never come back. "As as I am here," said Mr. Whitney, "Jack Johnson will defeat Jim Jeffries, and to show you I mean it. I will bet any good man a few hundred that I know just what he wants. I will drop his trade or profession, in your life, for four or five years, and then come back and be just as good as he was at first, did you? Not in a hundred years. Anyway, I will get a few dimes here that might make you think I believe in just what I am saying." STAGE GIRLS CAN MAINTAIN THEIR MORALITY. Harry Brown Answers His Own Question. To the Dramatical Editor INDIANAPOLS FREEMAN: Noting your answer in THE FREEMAN of my question, "Can our girls go on the stage and other writers did not answer, suppose it is up to me to answer myself, Had I not known of what I asked, this answer would not be necessary. After sixteen years experience of stage, and the first step to show the position of a known full is workings in its entirety. Concerning the question I have asked you and your able writers, who thought it is a live wire and let it alone, I will say, if it was not the same as I do. I will see it going on the stage. Some make their appearance very early in life, of course always under the care of their mother, and sometimes the father. Some say that one of the specialties is one of the most necessary. Sometimes a peach tree is blended with an apple tree, but the fruit has not the same taste. The peach is still a peach. Now who has not known the bads of the life of the children, the same, except one child that is different and stays different. This so different girls may go on the stage as Daniel did in the lion's den, looking up always over the way he was. Now I have a good time with the girl in my mind whose parents worked hard to give her all the learning that the young white girls get. He is twenty she knew enough. He has a good world of world and hope to secure a situation, as she had the same teachers that the white girls had, but she forgot her color so that the posters she had was as well. Then she was left with only her mother and she must work at something. Some one reminded her of her vocal training and informed her that she might go on a stage and she was very good. Now there was nothing left but back. Now there was nothing left but classmates as well as any other. But the mother's as well as any other was the死 book, both on the stage. "What will the world say?" The mother's reply was: "The world is a very small old place after all, and my daughter shall not go on in any body's school. I think I'll return on the stage with a mother's love and blessing. I think I heard the mother say, "You may go, my child, I know you are a good girl and the stage can not harm you, and if I do not see you again in this life I will be sorry." I saw a book lying in a show girl's trunk, among stage dresses, dancing shoes, palets and powder, which was open. I picked it up and found it was the Bible. It was the Book her mother gave her when she was a child, in a page in which the book was opened there was a marked paragraph, "He who has not sinned let him cast the first stone." A show girl (colored) in New York has a friend she looks for elsewhere, but was not successful, so she went to the pastor of the church she had joined and told him of her troubles and he told her to be more careful with her bread, and he would pray for her soul. I often wonder, does the public know how many of our profession really are good church members. There are many, but she was not even one. Well I myself know of at least forty, and aside from the stage they live a righteous life. Oh. yes, there are good church members, and in everything, but if one wants to know these things, why just ask, that's all. Yes there is good girls on the stage, there always was and always will be. Their hope for future judgment is just as strong as any one else. The whole world is a stage and we are all just the actors therein. HARRY A. BROWN. FROM AN ACTRESS'S VIEWPOINT People may need to earn their daily bread, but they must always look, to secure it, as if they were overfed on pie. The day has long since gone when the poorly dressed, pale little woman can secure a position because she needs it and looks the part of poverty. Why is it that the manager, the employer, in any one of business, demands a position because she needs it and to-date is not so much of a problem as is known why he demands that his applicants for work shall look it? One is forced to lie today to look the place of prosperity and experience, and this gives you a chance to put on the lying mask while the lips speak the untruth that secures the position for many a girl who is facing despair and almost suicide. The druggist and beauty makers are daily displaying their youth restorers in the shape of massage cream, rauge, whiteners, wrinkle plasters and dyes, and a long line of struggling women. Some associate paints and dyes with the women of the street entirely, but it does not follow because she is hectic or Titian that her coloring belongs to one class alone. I recall the worn-out actress on the press, who said: "No manager wants a pale-faced juvenile. I am only twenty-six, and I do not want to play character yet, so I must have a hard season last year—thirty weeks of one-night stands and some long jumps, I would like so much," she continued, as she roughed a trembling lip, "one good work engagement. I must get something work. I am all mother to maintain her." That afternoon she fell exhausted at the door of the stairs of a New York agency, and a girl came in and watched the crowd around her: "She'll be all right in a minute—her color's good." The one may deceive the manager, the agent, the mercantile employer—even the lover, for all classes of girls beauty for a lover—but one can not deceive her own a must of health and happiness. Mothers of children and women stands revealed to her parents, no matter how much she may try to deceive them—as in the case of the wife of an officer who went to the Phillippines, a bride. Out in that fever-striken country she nursed her husband through many an illness, her youth and love keeping her health and beauty secure. Later she left for Paris and wished to wife in Lobos, and his conduct before her arrival had been such that her position was unsafe from jealousy. She bore the shame of it all with bravery, fear, and determination. She curled lips and the sprinkling of the broth. Her eyes were dim with watching and weeping and her voice unnatural. Before the arrival of the midnight train to San Francisco, which was to bring her father to the balcony, she applied, first a tint of brown in her hair, a line to her lids, a bit of cream rouge to her cheeks and lips and domed her prettiest gown. Then, locking the tragic decivers in a drawer she hurried to the door to greet her father—the first to come. She cried, rushed into his arms, "Tom just would not let me stay out there any longer. He said it was kissing me—the heat—the people. He is waiting for Tom! Daddy, dear, am I not look well?" Trembling the old man held her at arm's length, then drawing her closer, she held the voice. They haven't made anything yet, girl, to take the heartache out of the voices. THE COLORED VAUDEVILLE BE NEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. Its Purpose, Its Possibilities and Its Faults. By UNCLE RAD KEES The Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association, as I understand it, is an organization organized for the express purpose of promoting the colored vaudeville performer, in so far as work and general department demands, and thereby place him on a higher plane than the performer, to be tofore enjoyed. Such an organization if properly conducted, should do wonders in the elevation of the colored vaudevillian through his performance, assist him and show him the need of work more artistic than mere singing and dancing. Such an organization, if properly conducted, should provide important things: it should either obtain better recognition for the colored vaudevillian through the source of his bookings, or eliminate him from the vaudeville field entirely. In dealing fairly and squarely with these question, you naturally come in contact with others just as important. For instance, can you afford at this time to strike out in the direction of the purpose for which you have really organized, or must you be content with relying upon your benevolence and thereby die the death of a dog when your members, and friends have lost in you both faith and favor? If you are making no effort for the betterment of the colored vaudellillion, you are certainly falling into a lot of your real purpose and thereby have no legitimate right to solicit membership. The mere fact that you offer benevolence isn't justifiable, and could be construed as one means of securing money under false pretense. No legitimate performer figures on being sick when he joins your organization, but rather feels that his professional future at least is going to be brighter and happier, and that he has something to hope for which will place him on a higher plane in his profession, whereby he can be more money, do less work, and be recognized generally from a standard of merit and ability. How would your little six or eight "perl" appeal to a member of this type? Still, I am already in your organization who would be making money at even this rate; but you will agree with me that in each case he must understand the best interest of the organization at heart, nor has he a legitimate claim to membership. You can live and be happy when it insists on admitting members whose weekly income is less than the sick benefits? You can Vaudeville Benefecal Association should not forget that it has taken upon itself a grave responsibility and a delicate undertaking, and for these reasons alone can deal the deadliest blow to your organization. Your purpose must be common and legitimate, and you must not be sectional or prejudiced. Indeed, your organization ought to eliminate your trey from the vaudeville field, going so far in its line of attack as to reprimand, fine or even expel a member who uses a false name, or even a false author. Why such conditions as these exist it is up to you to find out, and to find out you must go about it in a diplomatic manner. The institution of the United States guarantees to every citizen an equal opportunity THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER making a levilhood, and any body of people joining themselves together for the express purpose of prohibiting such a guardian is gullible of a felony and is pummeled with the same intent, conclusively that such an organization prevents you from securing work in your profession, and that its anterior motive is to prevent you from securing your remedy in the Federal Courts, and dissolve such an organization. But to do this you must first see to it that your oratory is properly incorporated according to the laws of the State in which you operate, and that your books and by-laws are void of any acts contrary to Constitution. To exact money for members of the benevolence in the better class of performers, especially when no bond is required from your treasurer for safe-keeping or security of such money. It is imperative that your organization have for its purpose a higher aim than mere sociability, particularly so when with the help of a dedicated employee nor self-supporting. It is certainly one that some colored organization of modern ideas should come forth and show some form of endurance. If only sufficient to withstand the hardship of today andocaption of the colorado consolation to the colored public generally, whose loyal support is so constantly offered, and thereby stop the blowing of confidence, it is important that the Colored Vaudeville Benefolent Association has a great duty to perform indeed before it can expect any credit or even be given due consideration for such an undertaking. It must not only gather the attention of the professional performers in the vaudeville profession, but its inducements must be such as to demand his personal as well as his professional respect, and thereby solicit his financial support. The animosity should be set aside. You have come out upon a most dangerous field to battle. If you are entirely eliminated herefrom, you have but yourselves to thank. J. ED GREEN PROBABLY TO HAVE A BENEFIT Russell Sees Motts as Self-Appointed Mediation Committee—Secret Leaks Out. CHICAGO.—That the Negro actors are to have another case of charity on their hands is more than likely. The Sylvester Russell has had an interview with Manager Robert T. Motts of the Pekin Theater, as a mediation committee of one to break the ice and stir up a troubled sea in favor of having a grand testimonial given for the benefit of J. Ed Green, the well-known popular actor and stage producer, who has been seriously ill for several weeks. The interview took place at 11:30 p. m. in the enclosed foyer of the Pekin Theater lobby, Tuesday night, January 18, and lasted until after 1 o'clock. Mr. Motts, who is in sympathy with Green, told of the trials, risks and proportions of benefits, and how he had once been insulted by a committee of women from the Institutional church after he had kept to his agreement and was sustained by the pastor in a benefit given for said church. He said he would rather give $500 than to risk $5,000 on the damage these benefits do to the patronage of his theater. He was very cordial in his attitude toward Mr. Russell, however, and assured him that in the case of Mr. Green, who was formerly in his employ, and whom he said he had also helped to spoil, he would consider the matter further after a conference with other private parties concerned in the movement. Mr. Motts said that he would not have given the "Goats" any consideration whatever, nor have listened to any actors who have revolted against him and the policies of his theater, and told of what he had done for many actors and how shameful they had treated him in return for his kindness. Several weeks ago J. Ed Green, of the Chester Amusement Company, controlling three moving picture houses, fell ill under the pressure of the failure of all of his enterprises, when, at the suggestion of the woman where he lived on Wabash avenue, he was at once moved by Dr. M. J. Brown, his physician, to the Provident Hospital. The order of William Goats had ceased to ramble, and their funds were exhausted. The Masons are said to have done their duty to a sick member. The K. of P.'s and the Elks are other orders to which Mr. Green belongs. About three weeks ago Mr. Green was removed from the hospital to a private residence on State street, where he is receiving the greatest of care. The fact in the case is that Mr. Green has no personal funds, and as he has been a very prominent man in the show business, it is now up to the dignity of the profession to show its colors. Dr. Brown has stated that while Mr. Green's mind is all right, his physical condition necessitates that Mr. Green will need a long rest and confinement for quite some time to come. Mr. Russell and Carey Lewis, who was in town, and who had returned from a banquet to meet Russell at the Pekin, were both much pleased with Mr. Motts as they left the theater wreathed in smiles to partake of a midnight supper. After Mr. Motts has had a private conference, and if his decision is favorable, Mr. Russell will proceed to line up the Masons, the K of P.'s, the Elks, the C. V. B. A.'s—who, by the way, have invited him to become a member. The buffets along State street and the upstairs clubs will also be asked to co-operate. The successful road companies and vaudeville stars will be given notice what to do through The Freeman, the Age, and the Journal and Guide, and when the time comes the public will be cordially invited to know the rest and to join in the demonstration. If the Pekin Theater is given over for a benefit for Mr. Green, it will be the greatest honor that has ever been bestowed upon Mr. Motts during his career as a manager. MOB MURDER. Reproach Hangs Heavy Upon the South. Says World. Special to THE FREEMAN. Although the number of lynchings in the United States during the twelve months just ended was 78 as compared with 100 in 1908, the ligures are less encouraging than they would seem to be as indicating a more law-abiding spirit. The record proves that in each of the three years preceding 1908 mob murder was less frequent than last year. But the number of lynchings in 1909 is not less ominous than their sectional and racial character. The reproach hangs heavy upon the South that popular sentiment there, in spite of the efforts of many of its leading citizens, is a feeble check to mob law. All but five of the seventy-eight cases of lynchings were in Southern States. All but thirteen of the seventy-eight victims were Negroes. The North has not been free from this kind of blood-guiltiness any more than in previous years. Both Illinois and Oregon stand in the rank of the criminal States. But the unalterable fact remains that it was in Southern States, and especially in States farthest from the Northern border, that lynchings were most frequent. To the discredit of Texas are thirteen cases in twelve months; of Georgia, twelve; of Alabama and Florida, eight each, and of Louisiana and Mississippi, eight each. In these six Southern States alone occurred over seventy percent of the lynchings of the year. So far from the lynching of Negroes by Southern mobs being due to attacks or alleged attacks on women, as is commonly stated by defenders of the South's honor, fully one-half of the Negroes shot, hanged or burned at the stake were charged with other crimes. Race feeling, aside from other pretexts, must be held accountable for most of the lawless acts of these organized mobs. The whole problem requires to be faced frankly. If the South finds the facts damaging to its reputation, its quarrel is with the facts and only with the facts. It is the maker of its own history, good or bad.—New York World. THE SOUTHWEST. By Howard News Bureau The Negro Business Men's League of the State of Arkansas met in Little Rock, Thursday, January 6, and discussed the commercial and industrial outlook of the Negro in Arkansas. Delegates from many sections of the State were present. Dr. E. C. Morris and Hon. J. E. Bush were the principal speakers. Brinkley Academy was destroyed by fire recently. The board of trustees and the faculty are now making strenuous efforts to rebuild. The school will hold its sessions temporarily in Humphrey Lee Building. Dr. William Taylor, of Chicago, and Miss Fannie P. Collier were quietly married at the home of the bride at Althelmur Ark. A movement is on foot to erect at Little Rock, Ark, a, Negro hospital, Dr. J. H. Baribin, president of State Medical Association; E. C. Morris, president of National Baptist Convention; President Hill, of Shorter College; Henry Avant, chancellor of K. of P; H. A. Johnson, Grand Master of Odd Fellows; Hon. Scipio Jones, and many other persons of note are interested in this project, and more than $8,000 has already been subscribed. Dr. J. P. Robinson, of Little Rock, pledges the support of every Negro in that city. The estimated cost of the hospital is $100,000. The board of directors will meet in Little Rock in March. The $10,000 school now being erected at Reutsville, Okla., the exclusive Negro town, is rapidly nearing completion. Oklahoma will be a Republican State at the State election, says the wise men. Morris Sanitarium, at Muskogee, was destroyed by fire. Col. Andy Mulligan, in the Commercial Appeal, advises Jeffries not to underrate the black champion, Jack Johnson. A NEW DEPARTURE FOR THE FREEMAN. The management of THE FREEMAN wishes it known that in the future some space in these columns will be devoted to "Religious Thought," or articles pertaining to religion under the heading mentioned. This department will be edited by the Rev. Henry J. Callis, D. D., one of the most efficient clergymen living. Every reader who is interested is extended the invitation to contribute something in religious thought. Also questions may be asked. Manuscripts from ministers for this department may be sent the Rev. Henry J. Callis in care of this office. FLINT. MICH. The entertainment given Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson on East Ninth street, by the Chelsea Chelse. The A. M. E. Church, was well attended. FLINT, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. C. Emery Allen and wife, of Detroit, were in the city last week....The second quarterly meeting, January 23, was a success financially and spiritually. Dr. Allen preached soul-stirring sermons at the church. Mrs. West was taken to Hurley Hospital Wednesday, from his home on East Ninth monia.....Mrs. T. W. Beck returned home Tuesday from Marion, Ind., where she attended the funeral of her mother, Janet. Mrs. T. W. Beck returned home, Florence, spent Thursday in Detroit. Mrs. T. W. Beck is on the sick list. FLORENCE. ALA. Special to the Freeman M. C. St. John of Burrell Normal School will give a play Friday evening; February 18, entitled "The Mischievous Nigger, Slim Jim and the Hoodoo," Come and enjoy yourselves. It is for the benefit of the athletic association....Mrs. Burrell, Slim Jim and the Hoodoo, this week. She is getting along better now....Mrs. M. Martin is on the sock list....Rev. M. H. Leath preached an able sermon Sunday before a large audience. There will be a rally at Burrell, January 13, for the benefit of a dormitory. PERU. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moss entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon, Monday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Dixon, Mary Lake, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kelly, Madames Oro Moss, Alice Moss, Pearl Blackwell, Nina Payton, Mary Dismuke, Dumplon, and Messrs. Lonnie Chirley, Joe Webb, James Jones, Alex Taylor, Denny Williams and Charles Majting, of Peru, by the bride, Miss Lillian Railey, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moss, and Mr. George Dixon, of Richmond, were united in marriage by Rev. Martin Monk, by the bride, Miss Lillian Railey, turned from Marion, Ind., last week, after a pleasant stay with friends.... Mrs. Parish is recovering slowly from the illness, Mrs. Dismuke and Miss Pearl Blackwell spent a day in Kokomo this week. WEST BADEN. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. S. Tutt Whitney, heading the Whitney Musical Comedy Company in "The Ruler" and the musical "Cinderella" houses January 30 and 31. The entire company was entertained at Charlie Rice's Hotel. Miss Birdie Sebre recently went to Free, to Any Colored Show The use of an Original Act, in manuscript form, with four 1910 Feature Song Hits. Can have exclusive stage singing rights. The act can be placed in any part of your show and staged to run from 25 to 45 minutes. Address 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. New Orleans in company with Miss Lillian Sinclair. After leaving New Orleans she will go to Florida for six or eight weeks. ...Miss Maria Sebres is recruited from a severe illness. It is expected that she will go to Louisville for treatment soon. ...Miss Susan Branch is the guest of Mrs. Milligan. ...Mr. Irvin Slye's place, the New Empire, is the place the public is much pleased to have such a nice place to go. Mr. Slye is well known as a business man, and the people know where they live. Joining Mrs. Jones will be his manager. ...The West Baden baseball club promises a first-class team this year, and would like to hear from those that desire to play. Bingham team, is expected to be in charge this year, with a few of his star players. The team will be under new management this year. Were Jackson has it. It is reported that Will Lane, who left the Springs a few weeks ago sick, is getting along very well. ...There is a championship pool contest at Steve Washington's pool room to meet the Jesse Rogers and Jesse McIlle. ...Miss Katie Kizah and Miss Pearl Brown are guests at Rice's Hotel. Miss Kizah is from Louisville and Miss Brown from Chicago. ...Mrs. Jennie Bissel is the guest of Miss Lula Burks. BELIGIOUS TRAINING AT THE SUMMER SCHOOL AT DURHAM, N. C., For Negro religious workers of all kinds, promises to be of unusual interest. Conduct classes are the following: Miss Laura C. Fancourt, Pittsburg, Pa., teacher of Domestic Science. Municipal Slater Normal School, Winston, N.C. Miss Grace Hemmingway, Indiana. Municipal Moyer, St. Augustine School, Raleigh, N.C. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond, Va. Prof. T. A. Long, Biddle University, Groff, N.C. Dr. John E. Ford, Jacksonville, Fla. Archidcon George W. Avant, New Boston Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, New York City Prof. P. W. Dawkins, Durham, N. C. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlburt, Newark N. J. Prof. W. H. Hannum, Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. President, State Normal School, Elizabeth City, N. C., and others. Preachers here may obtain renewed inspiration. Evangelists will be sure to possess the skills necessary to concesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. workers will receive instruction having direct hearing. Teachers will be formed in Domestic Science, Arts and Crafts, Needlework and Shorthand. In these latter, eminent teachers have been secured so that teachers will be trained in normal methods along these lines. All students will also have the benefit of about two hundred public lectures, at a cost of any about 2½ cents each. Negroes have never had before so rich a literary treat provided for them. The wise man of the Bible, of ham. N. C., is especially fortunate in securing such a high order of talent. Applications should be made to the Negro Board. A CHAUTAUOUA FOR NEGROES. Negroes are to have a Chautauqua at Durham, N. C., next summer. President James E. Shepard is now engaged in the effort for the occasion. Several persons of eminent qualifications or national reputation have been tentatively secured. As soon as contracts are signed they will be announced. We are pleased to tell that the colored public may have a national center to which they may go in the summer to study, to hear great lectures, to listen to great music, and to enjoy a sensible vacation. This is an opportunity which, if Durham were not a good sized city, might tax the greatest provisions to take care of the people. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF US. Crowley, La., June 8, 1909. To the Editor: You will find enclosed manuscript for the scription, which please send this week, as I feel lost without THE FREEMAN in my place. Respectfully. 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. 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. EAT AT SAMUEL E. GRAY'S 226 Indiana Avenue, when in Indianapolis. Special rates to the Theatrical Profession. Opposite The Freeman Office Wanted to Hear Wanted to Hear From Skip Farrell, Richard Bradshaw Dennis Johnson, Billie Butler and Wail- ter Lee, wire me; important business R. A Lain, wire; my own business dress E. B. Dudley, Prince George Hall, 521 Bridge St., Jacksonville, Fla. The Auditorium 1420 South St., Philadelphia Pa. Refined vaudeville and newest Motion Pictures. Colored vaudeville perform ers in all lines send in your open time Independent booking. Address H. Sam Reading, 2104 South Street. Wanted at Once Musician. Wanted at Once Musician. For Harrison Bros.' Minstrels. J. M. Busby, Manager. Address care of The Freeman. THE "HOLTON" BAND INSTRUMENTS Are Used by the Best Colored Musicians in Preference to Any Other. Mr. P. G. Lowery is considered one of the best colored cornet sol- latures in the world. He is also one of the most efficient bandmasters, being connected with the Wallace- Hagenbeck show the past season. He himself used the "New Proper- tion" cornet, and has his band al- ton" instruments. His opinion of our instruments is worth reading. BEDFORD, IND., Sept. 1. Frank Holton, Chicago, Ill. Dear Friend—After thoroughly testing the qualities of your "New Proportion" cornet you sent me, I am a musician, a teacher, a business. I have played all the standard makes, but for both business work and solo I find the "New Proportion" cornet THE cornet. I cheerfully recommended to any one who wants the best. P. G. LOWERY. Cornet Solist and Bandmaster. "Holton" instruments are sold for or in instrumentation. A week before the deal is closed, so there is absolutely no risk in purchasing them. The "Holton" instruments being to be universally used and all up-to-date musicians should find out about them. Our catalogue and other literature free on request. FRANK HOLTON CO. 2633 Gladys Ave. Chicago, Ill Colored Show has no Original Mu= s Own, manuscript form, with four 1910 exclusive stage singing rights. art of your show and staged to In the Field of Sport. NOTES OF THE MANAGERS AND PLAYERS. BY DAVID WYATT. Charles A. Mills, the general manager of the St. Louis Giants is off in front of the band. He writes that he has his line-up for 1940 all complete. He has secured signature of William McMurry to a contract as captain of the greatest all-star and young players that has broken the game in years. The Giants show do well under his leadership. This is a grand performer, having played several different positions with credit while with the St. Paul Gophers. The Chicago Giants, who are booked to show at New Orleans during March to run into the Giants as the Chicago "Cubs" in Cleveland and New York "Giants" will consume the whole month playing exhibition games at that place. "Cyclone" Joe pitched the deciding game for the Los Angeles Tribbles against the Shamrocks (white), of that city. "Cyclone" tried hard and pitched well, but the white boys drew down the $100 side bet. Manager "Jack" Johnson writes that he will have a fast bunch to represent Kansas City the company has been skating in skating all winter, and rings he will be in fine trim when the Albert Toney, one of the greatest in- holders who ever cavorted around a diam- ond, writes from Louisville that he has any number of Toney's treatment at that place was the gift-edge variety, and he will only remain. Harley Grant, considered by many to be king of second basemen, writes that he will remain in retirement unless we make an effort to do something for ourselves. Grant made trips to the town and he says that he thought that the Cubans were to turn on us. Charles says, as no one seems to want our company, we had better retire or go straight up. Grant was one of our greatest players, who is the most well-known to be accompanied the same. He is a great player. He is accompanied the plan to better the condition of colored players. I placed the same effort. My own work is really. After Graw, whom, I know, said that he considered things. I was a great man who was an Indian. I told Grant to the League as an Ph.D. I did not appear of the decision, but it did not appear of the right. After the Grave Reform "Mae" came all enthused, and insisted upon us having up some long Indian name to be used. We manufactured one—Grant—a muscoge. This made a little more a new way to the meantime. The newspaper man but in the same time was sent to the news broadcast that the Indian find's name was Tokohoma. The idea that McGraw did not know Grant was a color man and the whole plan was to write to the whole plan, and McGraw stuck to his word all the time. He was not a long until the colored players and patrons of the game worked up so much sentiment that Ban Johnson took all the time. McGraw was one of the most local land. McGraw told Johnson he was a shame for a man to be barred from baseball on account of color, and he actually wept when he could do so with him. I was so far from the same. I was on Grave Reform. I was so that at no time did he want to pass as anything but a colored player. There were a half dozen players on the Baltimore club then who knew many of them so early. The game was like Mike Donlin, so long Bresnahan. George Rohe was raised up with him in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jimmie Burke knew him well. All these agreed to play dumb, and they had not yet made a decision to players into the game. It was left to players to whom he has associated for years. BY DAVID WYATT. How many players can take care of all positions upon a team? How many can play three or four with credit? There are outes a few of the boys who can acquire the position for utility roles, but the lads who can play half a dozen positions are scare. I know of two players who can and have played all of the positions upon a team, Talbert of the Leland Giants, broke into the fracas at short; he was then switched to third, all of the positions to second, all of the positions, first and is now about as nifty as any of 'em at the third corner. Binga was about the greatest third baseman that we had," he had, "and Binga was a first-class catcher, and was about the only one who could handle the delivery of the famous "Cannon Ball" Miller in his first days "Bing" covered all positions upon the diamond except the slab; he could play the outfield. George Taylor could negotiate all positions with credit save Amongst pitchers we have a few who are perfectly at home at first base or in position, but who are not able to cover the outfield along with any of the star out-gardeners. Ball has the faculty of pitching and playing other positions about a loss of control or efficiency, he is able to play the ball as an abbreviation with the stick as any of 'em; he is a nimble base runner and a 'willing worker' George Wilson and "Rube" Fosse, who play the outfield and are great hitters, James Smith played third, second and short in grand style, and was away up in the outfield when he was a utility man. Buckner was not always placed in the outfield when not pitching, as he was some swatter; Buckner has hit the signs upon many a back fence. Bob Jorner picked up a bat, could play three or four positions. Earl, a former pitcher, is said to be good in the outfield. There are others who could handle three or more positions. In playing utility roles, it is not meant to merely complete the line-up; a man must be more than ordinary or more than positions. Take the second baseman, for instance; he is the pivot around which the whole infield swings; he is called upon to make throws from directions and from all angles. From these positions he must engineer the majority of all plays; therefore he must be alert at all times, should he be a quick thinker and quick to react, with the shortstop to consider, and must keep in touch at all times with the battery signals, and quite often he dispatches hitters to outfielders, this being necessary to cover the entire field over the plate in one direction and a nine ball in another. A player knowing what type of ball is going to be thrown can also be placed to station himself in case the ball is but. A shortstop should have an extra good arm as he has about the longest throw upon him. He should have a quick thinker and a fast reflex. He should be to a good handler of balls hit to either of him. He should acquire the knack of getting on away fast and with decision-making, and be the highest faculties in baseball—that is, judge of pace. Short is the most difficult position upon the diamond to master; the ball usually go straight at him, and as a rule come up to the plate, which causes the ball to travel with great force; as the ball is usually right in front, he has got to work in position for a throw. A ball hit a little to one side is much easier to handle. Third base is looked upon as being a more difficult position, which I admit to be the most difficult, one side or the other, and you are always in energy and fast with both feet and hands. The position is much easier to master short, as the balls as a rule are always one side or the other, and you are always in energy and fast with both feet and hands. Two men in the big leagues who were not touchers at both positions were Walleye at the St. Louis Americans, and George Washington at the Sox. Some players who failed at short had at third are Leach, Tumnehill and Bradley. A few things concerning the outfield positions are these: A colored player considers himself about off the baseball map when sent to right field regular. This is the most difficult field of them all to play, and a man should be very fleet, and a mighty good judge of batted balls before he bats them. Balls leaving the bat are always more or less curving when hit to right, and if they are minus the twist they are hit in direct contact. Balls leaving the bat will quite often catch the fielder mapping. Some of the greatest men in the game are right fielders. This is a position of much territory, and one should be a great groundcoverer and be a good judge of balls hit upon all sides as well as front and back. Balls leaving the bat willower to play this position. The other gameers will stantly on the alert for short hits, thereby causing the center fielder to handle long balls before the bat often require throws to the home plate. We can see that to fill the position of utility man a player must have a surplus amount of the gray material under his feet. He must have plenty of mechanical or physical ability. To get back to my subject, I will say that Harry Moore, of the Leland Giants—now of the Royal Giants, and now of the Royal Giants, are two men who can play nine positions in faintness. Bowman is a star pitcher and a crackatcher, who might give him the edge, as Moore has not nightshade him, but he is among the best at all other positions, and one of the best batters that I have ever seen. Moore is a pocket editor, and upon the diamond and the swing of their bats be alike. Moore is really such a grand player that one must be away up the pitch and appraise the greatness Bowman is also able to play. Bowman is also the hitter and base runner that Moore is. KANSAS CITY GIANTS READY TO WIN PENNANT Will Fight Like Tigers for the Supremacy. KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 10.—Kansas City will be in the field again this season, and Manager Jack Johnson says that when the gong sounds at the beginning of the game, he will buy the goods. And he has not been asleep, by any means. The Kansas City Royal Giants will be the name, and the grounds will be over on the Missouri side. The team will be the leader of the league, says for there is no other club in the country that can compete with our record. wn 128, lost but 19—and the real mentionable feature was the winning of 44 consecutive games. The team will be the leader of the games with them, also entitles us to some credit. The club should be faster this season than the fact that the previous experience should be of some help to the men that will be retained, and the management is not overlooking any bets which look good for improvement. A place in the Texas Negro League, including Oklahoma City and Muskogee, but they figure the jumps from Kansas City would be too large to do them justice. They have been doing some on leaving the game about March 15, and would like very much to hear from all leading clubs through Tennessee. Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Address Jack Johnson, 1005 McGee street, The letterhead of the Kansas City Royal Glants is one of the prettiest get-ups we have ever had occasion to wear. It's the best that is being used by any team in the business. M. L. CLAWSON'S PLATFORM. I am a candidate, as you know, for the nomination for Congress in this, the Seventh Congressional session of this district to know how I stand with regard to their race, and I want it in such a form that it cannot be read in two ways. I want them to put it in clear-cut English. I want them to understand in addition that I a mite first to champion their cause, and candidates may follow if so desire. I will, if nominated and elected to Congress in this district, use every ounce of energy and influence I possess to secure the implementation of the following three things: First—Reduced representation for the Democrats in the House in accordance with the requirement of the following three things: Second—An appropriation for and an investigation of racial conditions in the South, to the end that the world may be about the race problem in this country. Third—To secure, if at all possible, a decision upon its merits on the value of the grandmother's cause in the Seventh Congressional session. Upon this platform, so far as the colored race is concerned, I earnestly solicit your influence and support. These are the people who have been advocated them for years, and I conscientiously will advocate them if nominated and elected. Very respectfully yours, JOHNSON IN IT FOR THE MONEY Jack Johnson, the fighting minstrel, intends to run the Johnson brand onto as much mazuma as possible before he has to face the challenge of it and every reason why Jack should make his hay while the sun shines. Johnson is a great spender and it takes a world of money to run a company making up for the seven long, hungry years. When the men sat down for the first time to discuss ways and means of open marketing, they promoteders and the division of the possible purse was under discussion. it was Jim Jeffries who asked for winner take all and big sales. He asked the promoters who hastened to sound the safe, sane and conservative note. Johnson said he was willing to fight, "winner take all" and "Here!" interrupted Johnson's manager, "Nothing like that! I don't want to be eating snowballs next winter if anything happens to Johnson 15 and 17 but it 15 and 25 and the original side bet goes." Johnson's manager showed sound horses in the court of a man already in "thousand several bones. Johnson never used a manager for anything, except to draw money from him. The Galveston minstrel is going to have a very soft thing of it in a few months. Being already in fairly good training, he will be able to prepare for the big fight. Jeff will have to take five at least. As soon as Jeff takes to the bwl we will be prepared to print copies than was printed about Ewana Tumbo when he first headed into the jungle. All this free press agent stuff is going to make it easy for the dark end of the sketch to be be out in the woods working hard and getting into shape, and Johnson will be flitting from theater to theater, raking leaves and about what will do to the white man. If Johnson has a clever man at work signing up the dates for him he should make quite a small play and be knock off play and go to hard work. It is an even money bet that if this happens he will begin to hear low walls and be a grand all-star revival of the parable about the cricket who was out chirping all summer, while the ant was out gathering in the mosquitoes and up for a tough winter, if the champion takes a notion to stay on the road until within a few months of the fight he will make sure he is safe and the affair will be his own business. He is entitled to all he can get out of the game. the team is coming fight. It is rather early to count chickens, and it's never a good plan to add up your tickets until you see the judge umbrella, but suppose Jeffries wins this fight and wins it in impressive style, as they say on a race track. What will happen then? The winner of this fight will get more money than most fighters have made in a lifetime. With the playoff, the winner in a lump, a comfortable fortune is assured. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Should Jeff win there wouldn't be another man in sight to give him an argument. Would the big fellow remain in training for a few years just to crowd Johnson in the room, or don't think so. It hasn't been any too easy to get Jeff out of his retirement time, and if he ever drops back again and announces his retirement he's likely to be more successful. Much, much, only Johnson will be the legitimate claimant of the title as the next best man. If there is any argument about it, Johnson will proceed to clean up the bunch establish his role in the fight against a man cannot retire from the ring and take his title with him. He must leave that to be fought for by the other fellows. He must biggest clean-up in history tucked away in Jeff's bank, some fat theatrical dates in sight and a possible quarter of a million to be cleaned up, what incentive would there be for another fight? To the other hand, if Johnson wins, we are right where we started. There will be a black champion in the world, and the only man who is conceded to have anything like an even chance with Johnson is another black man—Langford—and there It isn't anything which Johnson has ever shown in the ring that worries Jeff's supporters these days. It is the big one he goes on to say he go? Can he still take a terrific pounding on the jaw without wabbling? The Johnson who whipped two middleweights—one of them a good middleweight who retired after disposing of the heavyweight crop so thoroughly that they couldn't find another man to draw a decent back against him. The question is: did he take the same solid form who comes back or will it be a fine-looking shell? A month before the fight will be time for the Prognosticators' Union to get on the ground and work. Put four months' hard training under Jim's belt and we will begin to know something about where he stands. JOHNSON LECTURES AT NEW YORK Y. M. C. A. Jack Johnson walked right up to the Colored Men's Branch of the Y. M. C. A. last week and gave a lecture in aid of a plan to equip a new gymnasium there. He arrived in a taxicab, he departed in glory, and during at least five minutes of the time he occupied in speaking there was hardly a dry eye in the place. Mounting the platform, the orator told of his year of struggle and obscurity, but how nevertheless he had always contrived to maintain his mother in comfort and placidity of mind. Coming then to the pith of his discourse, Johnson said: "To approach intelligently or to apprehend the psychology of pugilism it is essential that the student grasp the distinction between its venal side and that side that makes for the upbuilding of manliness with all that, in the common acceptation of the term it implies. By natural cleavage the subject separates automatically into these train aspects, classifications, forms, terminologies or departures. I make it that what I say is obvious without further exegesis or elucidation. Good." BE SOBER SAYS JACK "Depth of lung, then, although of assistance, is not quintessential nor should its place be magnified in the scheme, plan or scope of pugilism. Sorblery, application of the notebook. Sullivan subsists by vaudeville and the pen, and Corbett as a serious factor in pugilism is morbund if not definite. Thomas Sullivan has passed the notebook pass. I do not animadvert, but sorblery is the touchstone of success; it ne plus ultra, its entire nous. The private cultivation of the manly art of which I am an humble exponent I recommend as an invaluable offset or antidote to the practice, sorblery, of which I am the only one obtains among many of the young men of a certain race, namely, the requisition of concave steel in cases of argument between settlements. Learn to use your own knowledge and success will follow as the dawn the dark, and in cases of misunderstanding and in disputations your own success will be much better than your adversary's hollow ground. JAMES J. JEFFRIES' RECORD. July 2. 1896—Knocked out Dan Long in San Francisco in 2 rounds. July 17, 1897—Defeated Gus Ruhin at San Francisco in 20 rounds. March 22, 1898—Won from Peter Jackson at San Francisco in 3 rounds. March 22, 1898—Everett at San Francisco in 3 rounds. May 6, 1898—Won from Tom Sharkey at San Francisco in 20 rounds. August 18, 1901—Bob Armstrom New York in 10 rounds. June 9, 1901—Knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons at Coney Island, New York, in 11 rounds. September 18, 1901—Won from Tom Sharkey at Coney Island, New York, in 25 rounds. April 6, 1900—Knocked out Jack Finnegan at Detroit in 1 round. September 17, 1901—Won from Hank Griffin at Los Angeles in 2 rounds. September 17, 1901—Knocked out Joe Kennedy at Los Angeles in 2 rounds. November 15, 1901—Knocked out Gus Ruhlin at San Francisco in 5 rounds. July 25, 1902—Knocked out Bob Fitzsimmons at San Francisco in 8 rounds. August 14, 1903—Knocked out Jim Corbett at San Francisco in 10 rounds. December 19, 1903—Exhibition match with Jack Munroe at Butte, Mont., 4 rounds. August 26, 1904—Knocked out Jack Munroe at San Francisco in 2 rounds. They Engage in Exciting Wrangle in Pittsburg. PITTSBURG, Pa. It is printed here and has been verified by the police department and by the county bureau of detectives that on the same night the police company has been given the first Mike Schreck here and disposed of him in a punch, that he and champion Jack Johnson had something near to a rough-and-tumble fight in a�ver's home. The company's�, coming after the theater and fight time Langford went to a Negro club on the hill and there met Bob Armstrong, who was of the Johnson's name. The week to the other when Johnson came in, and without speaking to Langford began to slur Armstrong about his company, until Langford became angry and opened up on Johnson. He was not to be a firm player. There was a crowd of Langford sympathizers in the club, and both Johnson and Bob Little, his manager, are said to have made moves toward their hip pockets. Adam Mann, a giant Negro county detective, grappled with Johnson and took something away from Johnson, saying loud enough for all to hear: "It's good to go to the party and run up in. After this there was some difficulty in keeping Langford away from Johnson until Johnson left the club with Little. Mann declines to admit or deny that the object is some other, others took from Johnson, was a revolver. The Pittsburgh authorities say they did not learn of the fuss until next day when both had left town, but on investigating coded messages, they coded to say nothing about it. Langford, in passing through Pittsburgh to the coast, last night, told all about it, excusing himself for so doing by saying Johnson had wanted the public to know that the big fellow had dodged a rough-and-tumble fight with him here. Neither Johnson Nor Jeffries Ever Showed "Yellow Streak." BY HARRY D. CASHMAN. Is Jeffries game? Is Johnson game? These are queries the fight for pro and con day and day out. There is but one answer to both queries. Each has done everything asked of him in the run without showing a trace of the white shirt. He has taken a awful gruelling matter what inkling of a faint heart may have gone with these performances, as he oftake an awful gruelling from Bob Fitzpatrick seven rounds, only to come back in the eighth and put "Ruby Robert" on his back for the long count with a single blow. He has taken a awful gruelling above the right eye laid the skull bare for two inches; another below the left eye showed raw flesh for a similar distance. He didn't stop, although he asked his seconds, what are you trying to do, get me killed? There was a reason. The ring was an improvised affair in the air. The flooring was on the opposing ports three feet apart. Under Jeff's bulk the flooring acted like a spring board and threw him off his balance while Fitz was glide about without getting the same effect. I saw Frank Childs cut Johnson up in a gruelling fight way back in 1902, but he was able to decide from the hard hitting Negro. Nobody has really hurt the champion since, to my knowledge. He has played to the safe side in all his battles, winningade without endangering his countenance. Johnson's supposed cowardice may be based on the idea that he has repeatedly knocked out. His answer so critics has always been unanswerable—"I won, didn't Jeff's case is somewhat different. It may be remembered that many times the big fellow has tried to find excuses for postponement, some three or four weeks before his important battles. Billy Delaney, who handled Jeff for many years, is a man of great bravery and gumshoes." "Once in the ring he is a bear," Delaney said many times, speaking of Jeff. "He never showed anything like a signal of fear, but he was a tremendousstoms of stage fright before every one of his important engagements. His excuses for asking a delay were ludicrous at times, for he was not a client for him to assert that he would not box on the night specified. It took all kinds of persuasion to make him change his mind. It may have been his disposition, but it certainly gave us many a scare. But the man searching for a yellow streak must have something to base his claim on. He cannot find it in the fighting records of either Jeffries or Johnson. JOHNSON IS TOO WELL KNOWN TO TRY TO HIDE FROM THE LAW. NEW YORK, February 10.—That Jack Johnson has too much at stake and is too well known to go in hiding was the decision of General Sessions, in using the fighter's bail at $2,500 instead of the $10,000 bail demanded by Assistant District Attorney Jacoby, when Johnson was arraigned to plead of the indictment charging him with the murder of Warren Pinder, a Nero. Johnson was in Buffalo when notified of the indictment against him. He broke into the theatrical engagement here and later declared to Justice Mulqueen that Pinder is in a serious condition. Johnson pleaded not guilty, and was paroled in the custody of his counsel until February 2014, furnished bond. He then left for Detroit. District Attorney Whitman expects to bring Johnson to trial within six or eight weeks. Conviction carries it a term imprisonment more than five years, or a large fine, or both. JOHNSON DISPLAYS GREAT STRENGTH IN ARM MUSCLES. This is the second of a series of articles on the physical condition of Jack Johnson, the heavyweight champion, Evan Dunnett, the Olympic swimming Journal by Dr. Dudley A. Sargent, the foremost physical culture expert in the United States at Harvard to determine the giant's fitness for the big fight next July. The first article which was published in the journal of the American Athletic Society Johnson's general physical condition. In this and the succeeding articles Jack Johnson's physical strong points will be treated more specifically. He was known for his pounding left and defending right that have battled and defeated all of his opponents, and which will be the crucial points upon which will be tested. For the purpose of the purse of $101,000, were found to be in excellent condition, well oiled and ideally developed, by Dr. Dudley A. Sargent, the foremost physical examination of the giant pugilist. Both the terrific left and right which have delivered scores of knockout blows to the champion Sargent found to be developed perfectly. In all of his fights Johnson has picked out the blows in the air and has proved a remarkable defensive fighter. He has proved speedy and has delivered his move to the right with a high holding on with his powerful left. When he cut loose in his fight with Tommy Burns, his right hand was used with telling effect. Johnson has used his left for "tornment blows," and then came in at the finish with right uppercut, delivered coolly and was very good. Dr. Sargent found that Johnson's arms were splendidly developed and wonderfully controlled. In all Johnson's physical development Dr. Sargent declared that his arms were the most remarkable features of his development. Mr. Johnson and the well developed were the champion's arms that the doctors had difficulty in fastening the straps around them when Jack's blood was tested and found normal. Here is what Dr. Sargen had to say about Jack's Johnson's arms after the vigorous tests: Jack Johnson's arms are splendid and the biceps are wonderfully developed and larger than the average. I found that his arm and shoulder muscles were not as big to sense. He handles them with ease and purity. Johnson is a rugged, strong man with a heavy weight attachment. The muscles in Johnson's arms are well oiled. Both the right and left arms measure 16 9-10 inches at the upper, the lower, both the inches and the lower arms measure 14 1-10 inches. That is great development. "When I asked Johnson to hold his right arm out horizontally, I found that it was a very�ed, something like Jeffries's. I asked Johnson if he had ever broken his arm, and he declared that he never had and that it was just natural. He handles his arms with wonder and how much could I deal in his favor in the big fight. I believe. He demonstrated his ability to lift himself by his arms from the wooden Bar, and he chinned himself easily. Then, on his central he dipped finely. This shows the control and power of his arm muscles. "In the measurements of Johnson I found that arm stretch was remarkably long. It was 19 centimetres, which is 7.9-10 inches. "In the strength tests Johnson's right forearm showed up stronger than his left, and the testers held with his right and 55 with his left. The muscles, I found, were in perfect control." Dr. Sargent found that Johnson's upper arms were much stronger than the average. In the tests, he attained the results of 100.5. The girth of Johnson's wrists were both identical, 77-10 inches. "It would be considerable of a job to do Jack Johnson up," said the fighter's arms. "He is a man who could fight hard and would fight hard." 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Particularly— Rawsoo gingham is correct in style and fast in color. Popular for one-piece dresses, waists and children's wear. Among the prettiest of the new patterns are the large plaids of two, three and four colors, the very newest d-designs. 31 inches wide, a yard.....50c Kindergarten cloth is one of the most satisfactory wash fabrics for children's clothes. Washes and wears, comes in fast colors and neat checks and stripes and plain colors. 29 inches wide, a yard.....29c GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Mrs. Cora Jackson, of Evansville, was in the city a few days this week. Rev. G. T. Leggott, of Rushville, Ind., was in the city Monday visiting friends. The Lottos will meet tonight with Mrs. Mary Johnson in West Fourteenth street. The stork visited Mr. and Mrs. K. Edward Brown, in California street, and left a car. Mrs. Myrtle White, of Noblesville, was in the city Saturday to attend the performance of "His Honor, the Barber." The Glee Club furnished the music on the Lincoln Day program at Simpson Chapel last Sunday evening and Dr. Atkins delivered the performance of "His Honor, the Barber." The Arthur Goines, of the Pekin Barber Shop, has been called to his home at South Bend, Ind., on account of the serious illness of his mother. Quarterly meeting at Simpson Chapel Sunday, Dr. J. C. Simpson, of Allen Chapel will preach at 3 p. m. We cordially invite you to be present. Mrs. Cora Julius Spires, of Marion, Ind., was in the city this and last week to witness the performances of "His Honor, the Barber," and "A Trip to Africa." Mesdames Henrietta Allen and Lizzie Phillips entertained at dinner last week. Mrs. Julius Spires, Triplets Mrs. Ora Dunloe, at the home of Mrs. Belle Davis. Rev. J. H. Manly, D. D., Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. Zion Church, will deliver his new lecture at Jones' Tabernacle Monday next subject, "Flirting with Death and the Undertaker." Admission free. Witherspoon United Presbyterian Church will celebrate the Lord's Supper, Sunday, Feb. 27. In conection therewith baptism will be administered to infants whose names are church opened for the reception of members. Mr. Samuel A. Ratcliffe, who is director of the choir of the Witherspoon United Presbyterian Church, upromises the general public that the Annual Musicale which will be given March 15 will be a recital before excelled by local taken in this city. Don't miss the George Washington inauguration and the Galaxy of Races at Simpson Stadium. See Mrs. Susie Hopkins, the queen of England, and Mrs. Ada Stevenson, the queen of Scotland, and Mrs. Biddie Richie, the sentenced by Mrs. Biddie Richie, the German, Miss Wales, Belgius, Mrs. Stella Arnold, Katie Miles, Hungarian, Sweeds, Anna McGregor, Carrie Ross the Morish woman, Feb. 22. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Plans for the new building and appoint- mary for its erection have been made. Ten divisions from the church have been ap- proved to solicit funds from the public. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Bey H J Callis Pastor The Spring Carnival will open April 4 Bishop G. Blackwell will preach the Easter G. The Old Southland Sextette will appear March 18 in an old-fashioned Jubilee con- The Pastor's Club will have a Conundrum Sunner March.9. The pastor's subject Sunday morning will be "What Am I Doing with My Talent." Rev. Fenderson will preach in the evening. The Sunday school, which is rapidly growing, opens its sessions at 12.45. Lawyer Brokenburr's Bible Class is a special revival. Rev. J. H. Manley, the Presiding Elder, will preach a special sermon Monday evening, subject, "Piritk with Death and the Devil," "Piritk with Death and the Devil," which is cordially invited to hear this sermon. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Great preparations are being made for the great Douglass Memorial which was dedicated in 1883. The Indianapolis some two years age and is held each year in Tomlinson Hall on the Sunday nearest his death. The celebration will be held on the same day as even Douglass himself was not sure of the exact date. The audience will be seated as in former years with the lower floor of the auditorium and the cony to female organizations and ladies unattended, the second balcony for the general public, the platform for the ministers and the guest. The program will consist of an overture by the orchestra, singing of the Glee Club and audience, collection and an adoration of the memorial. Maj. R. J. Jackson, of Chicago, head of the Uniform Ranks of Colored Knights of Pythias of America, on Frederick Douglass and the Lights and Shadows of the The platform will present a very pretty appearance on this occasion, as there will be a large number of officers, Brig. General and staff, also the commanding officers of the Uniform Ranks of the K. of P. Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Gardner has been appointed to the battalion, who under the commanding officer will act as an escort to the speaker of the day, who with the president of the company will be present in hacks which will have a prominent place in the procession, which will form in West North street in front of the Y. of the company, and Hall, in a rising in time for the opening of the program, which will begin at 2:45 p. m. The Colored, Y. M. C. Orchestra and General, will be at 2:30 p. m., just as the doors are thrown open to the public. Ladies unattended will be admitted to the hall any time after 2 a.m. and will be escorted to the door. A corps of ushers from the Y. M. C. A. membership will see to the seating of the cast throng. Seats will be reserved and held until 2:45 p. m. for all lady organizations, made at the office of the Colored Y. M. C. A., corner W. North and California streets, on or before Saturday, Feb. 19. All men are invited to participate in the parade. The Clay Band and Simpson Band will be present. The exercises will be held Sunday, Feb. 20, at Tomlinson Hall at 2:45 p. m. GEO. L. KNOX SPEAKS TO THE LINCOLN LEAGUE. Special to The Freeman Special to The Freeman. The Lincoln League held a Lincoln Day exercise at Soutlers Chaple Church on Friday night, Feb. 11. Hon. George L. Knox, the veneration of the occasion. The vast audience literally hung on the words of the speaker as the characterizes the great emulator. He hung the words every one as he showed the difference between Lincoln and the so-called friends of the Negro today. He is a great favorite in Terre Haute. They hope that he will be spared many, many years to defend his people in season and out of season. He is the who dares to speak out for what he believes to be the truth. May his kind multiply. May his knowledge of ceremonies during the evening. Dr. O. W. Langston, our popular dentist, sang a beautiful solo. Rev. J. L. Franklin, pastor of the church, made some pointed remarks on the occasion of Mr. Knox's great historical effort. THE MONSTER MEETING OF THE Y. M. C. A. A Freeman representative attended the monster meting at Jones' Tabernacle last Sunday afternoon. He was attracted to it because he was a man of distinction, the dist minister would speak upon the subject of "The Negro's Debt." He was deeply impressed with the earnest, straightforward, sincere and honest matter of fact delivery of the debt. George D. Wole. He reports as follows: "Dr. Wolfe is first of all a plain, honest Irishman, a man well versed in the practices of public interest from more than one point of view, and who will convince any one listening to him that he is a man with a burning message full of love for his country, his people, his people, his people. He is not addressing colored young men for flowers, nor for the novelty of the thing, but sincerely and earnestly for the man who lives better lives and think nobler thoughts. "While felicitating the race upon the marvelous progress made since the day of emancipation, he endeavored to maintain and financially, maintaining in singular frankness and candor that the status of the Negro is highly commendable, in the same strain the severend gentlemen who have been the record made was to be kept unsullied and more lustre added thereto, it developed upon the Negro of today to pay the debt in honest sober hands, and abstained from the debt as possible any copying of the white man's vices. He warned them to shun the haunts of vice and to abhor evil, and to shun the liquor saloons, and abstained from the liquor saloons, and dissipation, which he assured them was more easily contracted than thrown off. He loudly urged such a man, race a Brownier Dr. C. Mason, Frederick Douglas, Booker T. Washington and George L. Knox. This was indeed a most interesting meeting. President Kesarov and the absence of General Secretary Taylor. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN Special to THE FREEMAN Species. I. Morris, the mother of Attorney W. R. Morris, of 3017 Second avenue South, is quite ill at the home of her sons... Mrs. James Roberts, of 2322 Fifth avenue South, left the city Thursday evening of April 16, 2000. Mrs. Roberts, brother in Davenport, Tawney... The M. T. C. Art Club met with Mrs. R. A. Van Hook, of 2000 Eleventh avenue South, last Thursday afternoon... Starting last Sunday, services in their new church building. Fifth avenue South and Twenty-eighth street... All the federated clubs of this city journeyed over to St. Paul Tuesday afternoon and to St. James A. M. E. Church, mid-winter session of the Afro-American Women's Clubs of the Twin Cities, which was held at St. James A. M. E. Church, the Choral Club of this city, under the direction of Mr. W. C. Jeffrey, rendered the music at the evening session along with the rest of the program, which was mostly rendered to characters from the play and son will move to Indianapolis. Ind., the 25th of this month, from their residence, 3331 Ninth avenue South, Mr. Roberts expects to open first classes on Friday and son will move to Indianapolis. The good citizens extend to Mr. Roberts the best of success. last Monday evening was quite a nice affair and attended by quite a number... A grand musical and chorus with orchestra will be given at Bethesda Baptist Church, under the auspices of the university, being February 22. The orchestra will be under the direction of Mr. Andrew Quinn. Mrs. Ada Murphy and Miss Nettie Scott, solos. The orchestra will consist of a great musical treat if you fail to hear these artists. The best local talent will assist them. The Dorcas ladies will serve refreshments in Martha Washington costumes in Plaza Place at the avenue South, who has been quite sick for nearly three weeks, is improving at this writing... Mr. C. H. Burch, of 2491 Pillsbury ...Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of 2805 Pleasant avenue South, have moved to their new home, located at the corner of Fifth avenue South and Twenty-seventh Street, to be given by the Wayman Home Circle of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church Tuesday evening, February 22. All are cordially invited to attend. Sleigh will be five different homes, and refreshments will be served, with a final round-up at the church...Mrs. Ada Beasley, of 2817 Chicago avenue, is still on the way to attend of 2818 Chicago avenue, is THE FREEMAN correspondent and agent in this city. Mr Wilson would like to supply more people each week with a copy of THE FREEMAN newsletter. More Saturday evening of each week...Special services were held at St. James A. M. E. Church last Sunday evening. Speeches were made at the city clubs, and a number of musical selections were also rendered. DALLAS, TEX Special to THE FREEMAN The Kelley-Miller Company is pushing things here under the efficient president and general manager, W. C. Roberts, who sees that no one will be able to take over the job. Charles W. Adams, the liverman of Houston, was here the past week on business and seeing old friends. Mr. Rev. E. Roberts, the liverman in the interest of the Rescue Home which is located here. Mr. O. S. Sallard presented his wife a fine Kimball upright piano. ... Tyler & Johnson is the new grocery store in the city and cheap groceries and country produce on Cochran street. ... A large number of the members of Eavenning Chapel C. M. E. Church banqueted last week. Many of the church's visitors were much delighted. ... Rev. M. E. Payne and family is here to benefit the health of his wife, who has been sick the bedside of her son in Waxahachie several days and has returned home. ... Robert Reed, who was some months ago stricken, is now in good health. The changing of street names now going on in the metropolis is giving much worry to the traveling public and strangers. Samunders, George Eilen and Bertie Bowie, the Barney Hill is having two more rooms added to his residence on Cochran Street. ...Drs. Scott and Voss, of Raleigh, N. C., were here at St. John's Baptist Church, corner Cochran and Allen streets, where they lectured to the citizens at the theater and in the city, which it is hoped will improve conditions among the masses of our people. The laymen of the Colored C. M. E. Church will 'hold a several days' session at Evening Chapel Church, corner Ball and Juliette Church, where many interesting subjects bearing on the progress of our people will be discussed. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ... The Blue Ribbon Club of ladies entertained at the Guess Who's Club on Main Street. Mrs. Clarence Clark of Clarksville, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Clarence Hamilton, on Cochran street. SOUTH BEND, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. T. C. Clay entertained the Elite Club last Wednesday evening. An enjoyable time was spent. ..Mr George Johnson home on Johnson street. Master Gardener continues very sick. ..Mr. Henry Hill is improving. ..Miss Hilda Hodges left last Saturday to be surrounded by the wife with her sister. Mrs. Hodges. ..The Eastern Star are preparing to give a grand entertainment in the near future with her sister. Mrs. Hodges be given later. ..The adult choir of the M. E. Church are also preparing for a grand entertainment. ..All wishing to subscribe to OR THE FERMANM please see Mr. E. Church. ..The adult choir doing nicely. Come on, boys, and get in line; don't miss a good thing; you may wish for it in the future. Our organists country. New get in; this is a new order, something that you don't know anything about. ST. LOUIS, MO. Rev. Abbott, of Union Memorial Church, delivered a stirring and eloquent sermon last Sunday, taking for his subject "Christianity and the Christian Church," the Y. M. C. A. are preparing for grand $500 rally to come off on the last of the month...Mr. Rufus Graham, a St. Louis pastor, and Mr. Robert Robinson, a tour in the United States naval services, Mr. Pierson, of Webster Groves, is now convalescing, after a severe spell of ill-health, and is now the sister of Mrs. John Robinson, who died recently in Portland, Ore., have just been sent here for burial. A monster mass meeting of advocates of Douglass Hall Monday night to protest against the discrimination shown by the census officials in the recent examinations. Meeting address: W. Loyd Murray, a prominent men of the city. . . District Superintendent Easten has called for a union meeting of the various Christian Endeavors, including the A. M. E. Church Sunday, February 27. DECATUR. ILL. Mrs. Mollie Metlock and Mrs. Crockett are still on the sick list....Mrs. Belle Garrison is on the sick list...Mrs. Guess A. Cecil and family this week...Mrs. Alice Caldwell, of Clinton, was called to Decatur by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Jane King. ...Moses King, of Chicago, paid a visit to Mrs. Cecil last week...Frances and Douglas Cecil gave a valentine party to thirty of their little friends Saturday afternoon, when they received some beautiful valentines. ...The revival services at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church are progressing nicely. There have been several additions to the church Rev. J. L. Thomas, of Normal, is now Rev. J. L. Thomas, of Normal, is ings...Miss Ellison, of Jacksonville, was visiting friends in Decatur Sunday... Mr. Moses Bass, who has been in St. Mary's Hospital for several weeks, is to be on tour with Garner, of Detroit, who has been visiting her son Mos. J. Browner, has returned to her home...Miss Zadie Smith, of Springfield, is the guest of the Misses Banton this week...Mrs. George Nickens returned to her home...Mrs. Browner, who has Booker T. Washington speak...Mrs. J. Burmell has returned from Lincoln, where she has been visiting her son Fred... Francis Rogan, of Mason, was visiting relatives in Decatur last week...Dr. H. C. Brown, of Mason, was visiting her Springfield Sunday to hear B. T. Washington speak. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Be your own boss. Practically no capita starts an independent money-making office. You can do it yourself, canvassing. Particulars 25 cents silver. Watchman & Co, 305 Elm St., Danville, IL. FREE. A sample of Macassar Cream. If you haven't tried it for liver spots, muddy complexion, eruptions on the face, or as a skin bleach, send for a sample. It has no equal as a face preparation. Try it and see. Regular size, 50 cents. Agents wanted. Reed & Co., Lincoln, Ill. WAITERS' CLUB AND CAFE. In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fall to look in on the splendidly located, well appointed Walters' Club and cafe; nothing like it in the city. The hotel is a fine place to spend a Special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets and Sunday dinners, service the very best at reasonable prices. Eugene Holm manager of Joseph Holm manager, 430 Indianapolis, New phone 3992; 430 phone, 7579. LOST RELATIVE. I, Alfred W. Griffin, son of Kinny Griffin, am in search of Rev. Reddick Shade, the son of Sabre Slade. Last head of in of the school at Dress Battle Creek, Mich., 52 High, New York. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus's Drug Store. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists. 3591 Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as cared for. You can call in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178, Old, Main 4032. Persons wanted to sell articles; quick money made. Write for articulars. Occidental Supply Co., 527 W. 12th street, Indianapolis, Ind. Send us one dime and receive a practical household article. Wonderful invention. Saves time and labor. Spencer Supply Co., Box 128, Evansville, Ind. Agents Wanted—To sell our Wonderful Marquette Massage Skin Food. Write for Spencer Supply Company, Box 138, Evansville, Ind. WANTED Six experienced cafe waiters. Must be well educated. Top contracts offered right men. Southern waiters preferred. Must be well educated. Cafe and Bakery Company, Farker, Arizona COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE State of Indiana, Marion County, ss. In the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana. No. 1, 1760 Complaint, for divorce. Rhoda P. Steele vs. John H. Steele Be it known, that on the 14th day of February, 1910, the above named plaintiff, by her attorneys, filed in the office of the County, in the State of Indiana, her plaintiff against the above named defendant and the plaintiff having also filed in Claerk's office the affidavit of a competent attorney, in the State of Indiana, that is not a resident of the State of Indiana and that said cause is for divorce and said defendant is a necessary party therein endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said Court, and answer or demur thereto on the 15th day. Now therefore, by order of said Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of the complaint, and less he appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 15th day of April, 1910, the same being the Court to be begun and held at the Court House in the City of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in April, 1910, said complaint was heard therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. LEONARD M. QUILL, Clerk. A. N. Cave, Attorney for Plaintiff. Feh, 14-2t THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 LAST WASHINGTON ST VISIT OUR ANNEX FOR Bargains In Lace Curtains, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Blankets, Comforts, Towels, Men's Shirts and Underwear. CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodau, druggest. Indianapolis. Ind. Take Notice! Our Semi-Annual Trouser Sale is on. 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KNOX The Tailor, 60—On the Circle—60 OPPORTUNITY, OPORTUNITY Colored people can save money by sending for our illustrated catalogue containing the latest standard goods and novelties. This is an opportunity for you. Send your name and address to William A. Crawford. Secretary The Peerless Supply Co. 17 W. 138th St. New York City. Dept. J. To the Editor of any Negro Newspaper: Dear Sir--Kindly send to my address the following information of your present circulation. Your very early compliance with this request will en- joy you. I am sure that knowing that may prove interesting to your financial future well being. Respectfully. M. A. MAJORS, M. D. 3106 State St. Chicago, Ill. Why Men Leave Home! A large per cent of wife abandonment and divorces are due to Female Weakness. 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