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AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED IN THE COLUMNS OF THE FREEMAN IS NOT AN EXPERIMENT, BUT AN INVESTMENT. RATES FURNISHED ON APPLICATION. SEND VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 40 PAST WEEK IN CHICAGO THE BUREAU OF CHARITIES SUPPORT ORGANIZATION To Give Aid to Sick Poor—Five Colored Nurses Employed—Dr. Hall Returns to City—Society To Give Hobble Skirt Dance. Visiting Nurses's Association. Special to THE FREEMAN. CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 28—There is a work going on at the nursing charitable inattracting more than a passing notice. In fact, many of the leading philanthropists of the city are giving it their undivided attention. This work is known as the "listing Nurses" organization, the heart of the Bureau of Charities and wealthy people and employs eighty-five graduate trained nurses to visit the poor in districts that are unable to receive attention during illness. The work is not so old that it has matured into a profession. There was but one colored nurse employed and now there are five. They are Miss J. Smith, Miss Carrie Bullock, Miss Delorius Johnson, Miss Daisy Sampson and Mrs. Dickerson, the last one going on Monday. All the nurses are graduates of the Provident Hospital and it is said that Miss Minkle Ahrens, superintendent of the hospital, uses her influence to the benefit of each man that $5.50 per month. The most striking feature about the work is the many favorable reports of the colored nurses. They rely on the assistance of the staff, who sheds in hand on their way to their districts, ever ready to do the part assigned. In no instance has there been unfavorable nurses. Her desire desiring the attendance of a district nurse usually informs the attending physician and he notifies the Association's headquarters. Most every drug ingested in the city is able to give out the necessary information by which a visitation nurse is assigned. The district nurse has the privilege of arranging her work for the convenience of the superintendent and give in a daily list of the sick visited and at the end of the day complete report of the number dismissed. --- During a recent civil service examination one girl, a graduate nurse of Provident Medical College, passed an examination to be a nurse in the work and making a final test. Dr. Geo. Hall Returns. Chicago physicians have the reputation, in its character, of "kepping up" patients. Dr. Geo C. Bently and Dr. Dan Williams, Dr. Geo C. Bently and Dr. Geo H. stand out prominently in this direction. Their surgical operations have been the matter of history. It was a long time before it returned to the city Monday from Rochester, where he treated the clinics of the Mayo Brothers. They are said to be the finest operating surgeons in the city and took leading ten days there, where there was gathered many of the leading surgeons of the country. Hall also visited the clinics at St. Mary's Hospital and took leading part in many of the most important cases. On his return, he stopped with Attorney F. McChee and Dr. Turner, of St. Paul, and Dr. Redd, of Minneapolis. The visit of Dr. Hall was the most asteristic of his desire to keep abreast of advanced thought in the medical world. Reports reached here this week that Dr. Hall was a most welcome visitor. --- Reports have come to us from a reliable source that Drs. Reginald Smith and D. Vulley are expecting to take a trip to France to study the medicine make research and study the medicine and surgery. Both are young physicians who made rapid strides in this city. Both have lucrative practices and are held in very high esteem. They are operating surgeons at Prairie Hospital. Buys Property Over East "Buying Property" is still the slogan of the colored people in the city of Chicago, especially that substantial and relatable class who have higher alms than others having a good time. This was demonstrated last week by the purchase of a valuable last week of property by Mr. Jack Doyle, 250 Sugar Mill Road, property purchased, is on Chelsea, Aurora, 1a. the fifty second block. It is a three-story avenues and was purchased for $135.50. Free Dental Clinic. At a recent meeting at the Emanuel Statement, 2732 Armour Ave. Dr. T. R. Moeze held a meeting how the poor could be benefited, Dr. Moeze held the position that the teeth of the children were in need of treatment. He said that the Odonographic Society made a recent report that the lives of 20,000 children in the state of Illinois could be saved if attention was given the teeth. Dr. Mozez then offered his services to give a free clinic every Monday morning to children two and a half years of age. He will report every Tuesday morning from nine a. m. to noon. MORRIS' ELECTION Since the New York Age gave so much space last week to the election of E. H. Ward, the Odd Fellows, the report seaked out here this week that it was because the "insurgents" favored a recognition of Booker T. Washington and that the "Wizard of Odd Fellows" was the B. M. C. to endorse Roosevelt for president. This, it is said, had a great deal to do with the stubborn fight made by the Morrisites for supremacy. It being an avowed fact that Mr. Morris is an anti-Washingtonian, the extreme effort to defeat the insurgents. Most of the delegates have returned from their eastern trip, but they are quiet on the ground that they defeated the Morrisites. When one of the Morrisites was asked about the matter of "spitling," he said: "let them split, we have all the offices." The entangled situation seems not to disturb the local Odd Fellows and they feel that after some few days "all will be well." The Stevenson committee was being at his summer home at West Michigan. Locals. Miss Rena Lewis has returned from the city of Lexington, Ky., where she went to attend the Lexington fair. She was the guest at the Lexington fair and sister. She reports a more delightful stay. Dr. Leonard Lewis will leave this week for Tuskegee, Ala., and will be entertained by Mr. Russell Thompson formerly of Montgomery, Ala., to perform an operation. The Doctor will also stop over at Louisville and be the guest for a day of the city. Dr. Lewis is a civilian of that city. Dr. Lewis is an operating surgeon at the Provident Hospital. Mr. James Peterson, of Mobile, Ala., and a highly respectable citizen of that city passed through Chicago this week on route from a trip to the B. M. C. He was a guest of Lawyer Morris at his summer home. Mrs. Alex Stephens and daughter, Miss Floy, have returned to the city after several years at Oklahoma City and Muskogee. They took special trips to that part of the west that is noted for its beautiful scenery. Both report an enjoyment of graduation from her father, Mr. Alex Stephens, a prominent business man of this city. Miss Stephens is a recent graduate of Wilberforce University, graduating with honors. Mrs. J. C. Thompkins, of Springfield, O. who has been in the city several weeks, has been graduating from Mechanics Sam Tryne and F. R. Starks, will leave next Saturday for her home. For reliable information and news, every Chicago library The Freeman. It is for sale at all stands. It reaches here every Friday. See Montag. Mrs. Burt Williams, wife of Burt Williams, the comedian, is ill at her home, 5516 Rhodes Ave. Mrs. Williams is having constant medical attention. Mrs. Rhodes, formerly of this city, but now of Indianapolis, is in the city the guest of her mother and Miss Lucie Williams. Miss Nina Herman, of Atlanta, Ga., is in the city. Mr. R. W. Thompkins, of Minneapolis, is in the city and will remain for several weeks on business. Mr. Thompkins is in the automobile business at his home. He has three forty-horse power cars which are in constant demand. Mr. Clarence Tisdale, of Australia, arrived in the city Monday. Mr. Tisdale is a nine tenor singer and has been engaged with the orchestra of Australia. in 1889. He will go to Centralia, Ill., to see his mother, and then to Louisville and French Lick Springs, to see friends. It may be that he will appear at the Pekin Garden at one time a singer at the old Palm Garden before there was a Pekin. Many of his old friends were glad to see the visitor. He has seen out at the Palm Garden for eight years and has travelled extensively. Mr. Tisdale says he has travelled that The Freeman is widely read in Honolulu, England, Australia and other countries, and that he has kept up with the people of America through The Freeman. --- Earl Kennedy will entertain at whist Wednesday evening at 6202 Aberdin Ave. Twenty-five will be present at a game of progressive whist. Miss Marguerite Burchett, of Little Rock, Ark., is in the city, stopping at 3306 Vernon Ave. She will most likely remain here during the winter. Col. John R. Marshall was at Springfield last week attending the Republican convention. Louis B. Anderson, Edward Green and a number of stalwart Republicans attended this event. Marshall turned his book to be present at the opening of the Enterprise Loan and Savings Bank. The bank will open its doors October 1st, and will begin business. The bank will open its doors several years and will begin a banking business. Col. Marshall is one of the leading spirits in the organization. Mr. Geo. F. Rhodes was seriously hurt last week by being hit by a street car and fracturing his knee cap. He is being INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1910. FOUND WANTING. AMERICAN JUSTICE LAWLESSNESS H. H. HAMMER attended by Dr. D. H. Anderson. At this writing, he is reported better. Mr. L. M. Brown, proprietor of the swell tonsorial parlor and pool room at 3208 State St. will give a birthday party on Wednesday night of no week. Many fashionable girls are expected to be present to his father, at Jamaica. It is reliably reported that Miss Helen Mc. Emery, forming daughter of Attorney Mc. Elwee, will be married in November to Mr. F. Carter. Mr. Logan Webb, of the Armour Postoffice, will leave soon for St. Paul and other points in thenorth. He will be off on a vacation for a month. Mr. Robert Jackson, brother to Emanuel Jackson, the undertaker, has been confined at the Provident Hospital for several weeks. Miss Ella Sykes is the special nurse on the case and is giving excellent service. Mr. Jackson is a well-to-do citizen of Philadelphia. Miss Sadie Taylor, of Kansas City, Kan., has returned to that city. Miss Emma Sutton, of Joplin, is here to spend a few months in our city. Miss Victoria Watson, of Kansas City, Mo., has returned to that city. The young society girls are raging over the coming "hobble skis dance" that is to be done today Friday night in October at Masonic Hall, by Prof. Garfield Wilson. The tall slender girls are the ones that will "hobble" the most and many are selecting the fall hats that allow them to be shoulderers. Many of the girls 'mothers' are mingling and will sit in boxes. As "war correspondent" of the Eighth Ill. National Guard, we especially call attention of the citizens of Chicago and the state of Illinois to the celebration of the Eighth Regiment, the Eighth Regiment, November 3rd, at Seventh Regiment armory. This is expected to be one of the grandest occasions in the history of the organization. We be present in those who have been in continuous service ever since the organization was recruited. Col. Marshall informs us that there will be a regimental parade on the day of the same parade we seen at the recent encampment at Peoria and it came from the lips of Gov. Deneen and the General of the staff that the Eighth put up the finest parade of the regiment urge the attendance of all. The admission will be known later. Tell your friends about it. Mrs. Jeanette King, 11 West 32nd St., is much improved after a slight operation by Dr. W. W. A. Buckner. Dr. W. W. Jefferson and Mr. Petterson were guests of Lawyer Morris last week at West Michigan. The Chicago Lodge K. of P.'s, are securing quite a lot of new members. The officers are John Walton, C. C.; Dr. W. T. Jefferson, M. of F., and John R. Keller, K. of R. and S. Miss Bettola Forton, a cousin of Madam Rosa Taylor, is in the city to remain for the winter. Mr. Sylvester Russell was the guest of the Tuskegee Alumni Association's recent affair, by an invitation of Mr. James Norwood, the popular real estate man. Mr. Rhea, chief contributor to the Chicago Chronicle, has been sending some fine writups to the paper from various cities that he has to be of late. Mr. one of the oldest newspaper men in Chicago and is an experienced "pencl pusher." --- "How will the Negro vote?" That's the question that is puzzling local politicians. The battle-scarred veterans of the indie forces are upset that the lukewarm warrior does not have buried the hatchet." The coming fight will be interesting for those "higher up" on both sides are confident of victory. Neither Green nor Democrat is planning for the campaign. It is said they are planning for a rousing meeting in October. Mr. Scott Walker, of St. Paul, and Mr. John Slaightor, of Milwaukee, spent Sunday in the city. They left Monday for Mount Clemens, Mich., where they will spend some time taking a course of baths. Mr. Bob Mallery, Jr. of Dayton, O. paid a short visit to the city last week. Mallery is a first lieutenant in the O. N. G. company at Dayton. Mr. Joe Williams, of Buffalo, has been in the city for several years. He is a successful saloon keeper of that city and is stopping at the Keystone. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN Drs. V. D. Turner and O. D. Howard spent a few days last week hunting in the southern part of the State....Last Sunday was a wide-awake day at St. Louis, where he attended the Talbert, secretary of Wilberforce College, preached to a large attendance in the morning, and Rev. Lewis and Rev. Carey spoke at the evening services....He much to lose Rev. Horace S. Graves and his wife. Rev. Graves has spent the past five years at St. James A. M. E. church. He came at a time when he was a student, but during his stay he has placed a handsome new pipe organ in the church and has been able to bring peace and harmony Graves from St. Paul. He has passing Graves from St. Paul, probably the most progressive young preacher in the Iowa conference. He was our first real fearless speaker on matters of health and dare to speak out for what he thought was right at all times and at all places....Mrs. Rhetta Penny and children, of Monmouth, IL, have been the guests of St. Louis. Mr. Joseph Groff was enroute to his home in Illinois. He has taken up a claim 70 miles from St. Louis, with good claims yet to be had....Miss Grace St. Clair, former head cake baker at Michael Bros., has now established a home bakery business. She supplies a large number of excellent baked goods to customers with her goods. Miss St. Clair is a young woman of sterling qualities, and her strict attention to business has gained a widespread reputation in its phases. She merits the patronage of our people....The West Eend branch of the Y. W. C. A. will hold the first vesper service on a particular October 3. Mrs. W. E. Mitchell entertained quite a few ladies on last Tuesday afternoon at the rooms on University ave....Mrs. Charles Sharpe has been a very popular street. All the first-class hotels of the Twin Cities have put in colored waiters. The New Saint Paul was the last hotel to fall in line after the first-class hotel. ...Mr. Jonas S. Strong has returned to the city after spending the summer in the West... Stewart and Marshall, two colored entertainers, sang rag time songs and played the pheum during the past week... Mr. Elmer Bowman was in the city last week, He is traveling with "Billie Burke," and has been engaged to write some of the songs for the embryo... Mr. S. Golden, of Prescitt, Wis. spent several days in our city last week... Mesdames McElory and Gray have a well established dress making company. Sunday night Rev. H. S. Graves presented Mrs. Jane Hopkins with a bronze bust of Richard Allen for bringing in the most dollar money before conference Mrs. Jerlena White received a bronze of Frederick Douglass for her efforts. YAZOO CITY, MISS. Mr. Henry W. Johnson, letter carrier, No. 2, of Greenwood, Miss., called on relatives and friends this week....The relatives and friends of Oleigh Wright have left for Tuskegee School....Hon. John P. Bennett was married in Sandusky, O. Bennett is a day to day to Grooch, O. Bennett is a day to day to show good qualities and is much loved by everybody, both white and colored....Cotton is in some rare cases at 28 cents. Plenty of rice this year, also corn and potatoes, ...Miss Eva Roberts and Stella Dixon are in some rare cases at 28 cents. Ioo University...Mrs. Dan Winston was killed by lightning Friday evening. FREE COLORED LIBRARY UNDER THOMAS F. BLUE CELEBRATES THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Gives Special Program—Mrs. Harris and Miss Finney Are Able Assistants—Good Bill at the Lyre Theatre. Louisville Special to THE FREEMAN. L The celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Library took place last week, and awakened many a person to the realization of the fact that a great storehouse of knowledge, an arsenal or ideas, and a magazine library is located in the city. Free as the compass on the 22d inst. the special program was rendered, consisting of speeches, stories, music and patriotic songs. It was children's day and from all parts of the city came children from the library was set apart for the general adult public. This branch of the free public library was opened in temporary quarters in September, 1905, and they went into their own room on the 60th floor. The new building is located on the southwest corner of Tenth and Chestnut St. It is seventy-seven feet long and forty-five feet wide, two stories high, built on a rock. On the floor 600 feet tall, the entrance, which faces Tenth St. is the large desk, and back of it are large tables with ample space for reading and writing and the cozy study room. The two class halls and supply and boiler rooms. The furniture is beautiful in design and finish, and in perfect harmony with its surroundings. Provisions are all made for the entire arrangement, all of convenience and comfort for those who wish to read or study or get a book for home use. The opening of this library marks an important milestone in the history of the city, second in importance to the opening of the first free school, fully forty years ago. All the people are justly proud of its splendid equipment, its noble architecture, and its beautiful homes in the homes of the lowly. It is the only institution of its kind in existence, and has been an immense success from the start. Since its opening in 12476 volumes of books were published, only thirty-eight per cent were fiction and 67 per cent were children's books. It is at present in such high favor that the library trustees, the university president, the branch in the colored schools. Books are also distributed from stations maintained by the branch, in the various public schools. A weekly story hour is conducted for the children and a number of reading debating societies meet regularly at the library. The attendance for the past five years has been 234,500. There are 5501 members who draw books for home reading, books and magazines in the reading rooms. The library has the open shelf system, which enables everyone to go to the shelves and choose what suits his taste. The library also provides books and magazines in the library does more than furnish facts, and circulate books. Occasional exhibitions are given, also popular lectures and entertainments illustrated with lanterns and other decorations in the rooms, it forms a center from which radiate many influences for general betterment. Under the supervision of the librarians, the following bodies meet regularly: Debating Society, Gris' Reading Club Story Hour, Story Tellers' League, The Banneker Reading Circle also holds its meetings at the library. The library also has important gatherings of various kinds. Among the notable meetings held during the year were: State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Blood and the National Association Colored Women and The Jefferson County Teachers' Institute. The library is one educational institution that is open to all the colored people of the city, young and old, and it costs you nothing. Mr. Preston Baker and family were in the city last week. They are residing in Philadelphia, and are taking in the Shelbyville and Louisville fairs. Mrs. Mattie Muller, of Newport, R. I., is in the city visiting her relatives, and is a guest of Mrs. B. R. Neal, of 716 E. Caldwell. Miss Frankle Wallace has returned from a pleasant trip to Evansville and Indianapolis. Prof. J. E. Bush has opened his school at Orell and everything gives promise of a most successful season. Miss M. V. Hieks has returned from her eastern trip which included a peep in at the National Negro Business League, recently in session in New York. Mrs. A. B. McAfee has returned from a pleasant trip through the Bluegrass region, where she was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Ballard. Mr. Jas. McElroy has returned from the horse show at Indianapolis. Lawyer F. D. Barnett, of Chicago, is visiting Mr. D. W. Q. Barnett, at 181 W. Chestnut St. Miss Mary Taggart, of Cincinnati, is the guest of Miss M. V. Hicks. Miss Ida Boyd, of Eminence, is visiting Mrs. Lou Stephenson. The Hon. Edward Green, republican nominee for the Illinois Legislature, represent the second ward in Chicago, is in the city. Mr. Green has already done 2 No One Can Afford to Allow These Pests to Live. A single rat will sometimes do more than ten dollars damage in your home or store in a night. And the rat is never single, but raises large families to destroy property and endanger health. At the first sign of rats, drive them out of the house to die, with Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste. Guaranteed to absolutely terminate them or your money back. Also sure death to cockroaches and other vermin. Stearns' Electric Paste is sold by drugstores or express prepaid on receipt of price. 2 oz. box 25c, 16 oz. box $1.00. Stearns' Electric Paste Co., Chicago, IL. C.H. & D. 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Lowest Prices. 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night The National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. O. INFRARED THE following Special Courses; I. RELIGIOUS TRAINING. This course is especially adapted to those who desire training as Settlement Workers, Deaconses, Y. M. Masters, Deaconses, Evangelists and Home Workers or Visitors. II. TRAINING FOR THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. In this Department young men will be trained especially in practical Theology the art of reaching souls, saving men. This course will be conducted without the teachers have been selected with great care. III. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. Vocal and Instrumental. IV. LITERARY BRANCHES Academic and Collegiate. V. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT VI. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY Young men and women, to a limited number, who are worthy will be helped. All applications for admission must be made by September 15, 1910. Regular School term begins October 12, 1910. For further information address the President, National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. SHORT FLIGHTS. BY R. W. THOMPSON This is an excellent time to start a bank account. The Chicago Defender is a "warm member." Anyhow, the Negro voters are not to blame for what hapened in Maine. Suicide is cowardice. Stay in the game and fight it out like a man! Men can differ on minor details, without being disloyal on large principles. Surely, we can be "progressive," without being charged with playing "politics." The people are determined to make somebody suffer for the high price of living. Isn't it about time for another Negro delegation to invade the national capital in quest of "pie?" Tuskegee Institute quietly picks up a half million or so now and then—just to keep its hand in. Dr. Crum is treating the Liberians for financial debility and is making commendable headway. See that that boy of yours is sent to a school that teaches him how to do something as well as to know something. Former Collector and Former Recorder John C. Dancy has unanimously accepted the presidency of the colored wing of the "Coming Back Club." The South is naturally and normally democratic. The elimination of the Negro will not make it republican. Those who think so are "chasing rainbows." The colored brother travels entirely too much. Have you ever noticed the Negroes around the railroad depots, eternally going, but never getting anywhere? Our charming school marmos are not marrying fast enough to suit the young normal graduates, who are anxious to get a chance at the educational pay roll. "Speak up, Ike; express yourself." Dr. W. E. B. DuBois need not have gone to the trouble of denying the report that he was present at the New York meeting of the National Negro Business League. Nobody noticed the difference. Kentucky has her Johnson in office—and yet she isn't happy. A rumor floats about the ambient air that Brothers be the world. Underwood and Berry are to hold a caucus to see just where they are "at." Things are torrid enough out in Kansas to suit even the tabasco sauce of our hustle. Underwood, Friend, Editor Nick Chiles, of the Topека Plaindealer. It's a tough season when Nick fails to "get his n." Bumpitious Jim Corbett has not yet produced that unknown who is to serve as Jeff's understudy as "the hope of the white race," and wrest the heavyweight championship from Jack Johnson's dusky hands. Dr. John R. Franis, Willis S. Sterrs and G. W. Boles are on record as making the gratifying statement that tuberculosis among Negroes is on the decrease. These gentlemen are all experts and their testimony is reliable. Booker T. Washington has ample jus- ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM FAR PACIFIC NORTHWEST Doings of the Brother in Black by Sunny Spokane, Tersely Told by Our Special Correspondent. PARSON MACK. Special to The Freeman from Spokane, N.Y. The results of last Tuesday's primaries were a great surprise to the standpatters of the Evergreen state. Miles Poindexter, the insurgent congressman, entire state for the cause of insurgency. If we are to judge from the returns the people are tired of bossism and have decided to take the ship of state in control. The colored voters under the guiding influence of the "Forum," Spokane's leading Negro journal, played a prominent position in this vory ballot box, as a result Manager J. H Holmes is wearing a "smile that won't come off." Rev. J. L. Murray, formerly of Portsmouth, who came to this city come ten months ago to take charge of Calvary Baptist church as pastor, tendered his resignation some weeks ago, and has taken his departure for the Sound. It is rumored that J. Murray will take over the Taoma church. The Afro-American Women's Charity Club, of which Mrs. G. R. W. Wilson, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., was a prominent press well-known mission and slum worker, is secretary, held an interesting meeting on Tuesday at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. J. Gordon McPherson. The ladies served Mexican chill cone. At the society's annual luncheon, an unusually large, a neat sum was cleared, for their building fund. Crispus Attucks Lodge, No. 2, K. of P., gave one of their delightful socials on Monday night at the Improvement Hall. The attendance was very large even the youngest. Much credit is due Messrs. J. P. Hudson, J. J. Lordon and C. A. Bonds, who had charge of the entertainment. Sunday was ladies' day at the Men's Sunday club. J. Harry, Harris, president. The exercises were held in the auditorium of the St. Paul Baptist church, of the St. Paul George church, of the popular pastor. The tendance was very large and the following excellently arranged program was To serve another's will That's not for me. My heart is not atrill For slavery. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. fication for entering suit against the higher education shops for infringing upon his industrial training patent, which he handles, no longer a strictly Negro prophylactic. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs should see to it that his carbon call for mills is answered. She has a strong domestic helpers that will make the denizens of the Pine Tree State forget that they have had a political revolution. The practical investigation of tuberculosis, pellagra and the hookworm disease, entered into by the National Medical Association indicated that this splendid organization is up to date and knows its little book. Hishop G. W. Clinton will his level best to make Books for the Washington North Carolina the bannet event of the "cementing of racial ties" series. The eminent prelate has the personal magnetism, requisite experience and a bannes state as starters on the job. "Mislake me not for my complexion, the shadowed livery of the burnished sun," is a characteristic and appropriate "Cane Jack." Miss Eustacia Dusis announces the introduction of W. Edgar Easton's splendid play of Haitian military life, "Dessalines." Every editor, publisher and correspondent of a Negro newspaper should become a member of the National Negro Press Association, to appa a line to the corresponding secretary in Washington, and secure the necessary instructions as to the rules and regulations, governing membership. Under the sagacious leadership of Sir J. A. Joyner, as Supreme Commander of the Knights of Gideon of North Carolina, covering a period of forty years, that work was completed from September of 800 to 11,000. Sir Joyner is a leader who knows how to lead. He has studied men as well as books. The patriotic and painstaking labors of Emmett J. Scott on the Liberian commission have earned for him a permanent place in international history. It is said that Mr. Scott was grateful to Mr. Scott, the valuable golden emblem of the Order of the African Redemption. James Samuel Stemons, of Philadelphia, is of the opinion that the Negro is retrogressing. The statement is too broad. No one can speak of the Negro in aump Some. Some are backward. The general average for the race as a whole is on the right side of the ledger. With the National Negro Business League meeting next year at Little Rock and the National Medical Association at Hampton, the "doubling-up" process which made the accessions world-wide, this mission, will not be worthable. Each organization will be able, nevertheless, to stand upon its own feet, and live up to its appointed mission. The Post-Office Department, in issuing fraud orders against all such concerns as the "Ark of Safety," "Ex-Slave Pension Associations," and "The Light of the World," is protecting the average fool from the consequences of his own actions. It is no constellation that the fakir will wear diamonds, while the honest fellow will have fringe on his trousers. E. C. Brown, Newport News' prosperous banker and real estate man, who was elected by election as treasurer of the National Association of Negro Bankers, hit them on the head at New York when he pointed out that "forty years ago, the bank." Today we have in successful operation fifty-seven banking houses. That is "going some." "The appointment of Charles Banks as secretary and treasurer of the Masonic Benefit Association in Mississippi is a testament to his testimony that comes to the country at large from the home of Mr. Banks and from his neighbors, who know him best and have reason to trust him most. Mr. Banks is probably the best good in whatever field his lot is cast." rendered: Mrs. Rev. J. B. Beckham, of Denver, Col., delivered an able address, which was highly appreciated. The ladies of the Bridge Whist club are making elaborate arrangements for their mild-autumn dance, which will take place on Saturday, March 16, at thement Hall. This club is offered by Mesdames Charles H. Wagner, president; Mrs. Geo. Anderson, treasurer; Mrs. Mash, instructor of whist. This popular game is one of the fads among the society dames of this beautiful city. Editors Charles S. Parker, of the Spokane Citizen, and J. Gordon McPherson, the brilliant Negro writer of the Forum, branched off to the streets last Monday evening. Parker made a cowardly attempt to assault McPherson, struck him an unexpected blow in the face, smashing his helmet on a $50,000 achievement. A firm of jewelers cowardly assailant down, and but for the timely interference of bystanders who had inflicted bodily harm to him. When he was attacked, Parker grabbed his hat and beat a hasty retreat. The cause of the trouble dates back over a year, when Dr. McPherson exposed a condition on house of an inmate who was abused by bystander for white men. At the time of this exposure, Editor Parker, to the surprise of everyone, championed this woman's case, just to come to his aid has been the most to this high Priestess of immorality, and as Editor McPherson, with his trenchant pen, had torn off the mask, in order to prevent the woman from being assaulted. Editor Parker and his friend had sought to ruin McPherson by having him arrested on a serious charge. Failing in this he accepted the offer of the Editor McPherson, in speaking the daft said nothing but death will stop the exposure of such men. Both men are high Masons. The friends of McPherson are very much wrought up over the assault. Among the new arrivals in Spokane during the week are Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Dumas, Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Dumas, Wash. Rev. Donohoo is the newly appointed minister to the Bethel A. M. E. church, who succeeds D. S. S. Freee-man. Mrs. E. M. Reed, of Portland, joined her husband here during the week. They are pleasantly located at Hotel Dumas. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Murry, of Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. J. M. Murry, of Mr. Murry is a first class hotel man. If you want a copy of The Freeman while in sunny Spokane, ring up phone number 212-748-2000. Third avenue, and Master Robert McPherson, the hustling newsie, will see that you are supplied with a paper. The Ladies Aid Societies of St. Paul and Calvary Baptist churches gave mid-week dinners during the week, that were larger. Thomas Episcopal Mission has begun services after their summer vacation. Rector Bliss preached an inspirational sermon at afternoon. The work is progressing nicely. AURORA, ILL. Special TO THE TREKMAN. Born at the Temple, Sunday, Sept. 18, were well attended. The sermon preached by the pastor was fine; subject, "Pay Your Debts." Collection was good.…Sunday school was opened at 12:30 by Superintendent William A. Russell. Lesson subject, "Three Questions, the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's" (Matt. 22:21). We had a good attendance and a very good collection. Master Lloyd Hall is secretary.…B. Y. P. U. opened at 6:30 and at 7:30. The teacher, "Just As I Am," then prayer. We had the reading of the lesson which was found in 1 Co. 13. Attendance good. --- --- JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Henry Davis and Fred Waggoner left Sept. 18 for a fifteen days' outing at Quincy, Ill., to assist Jeffries' Concert Band....For good meals, see Mr. William Lafayette and Mr. John Easley at the kind of good meals for reasonable prices....Mrs. Fanny Tate was among those who attended the conference at Springfield, Ill., recently. The big plantation now here, recently, and was largely attended....Bessie Ross and Roy Ross were among those who show some beautiful flowers at the flower show recently....Burrille of Chicago, left recently after the plantation patients and friends in this city....Mrs. Irene Brown and Mrs. Mary Ritchie and Rev. Harvey have returned home from Springfield, Ill., where they attended the convention and there....Mrs. John Dumbo, former farm owner, and Mrs. Red of the business....Miss Glendora Brown, of East Chambers street, has returned home, after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends....Mrs. Red of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city, of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Hardy. ...The Second Christian Church, on Anna street, has been newly papered and looks very nice. ...Rev. E. M. Harilis has attended where he attended the Christian convention held there. ...Remember the Wargoner concert, Sept. 26. ...Among those who attended the conference at Springfield, he met the Swar and Willis McDonald. ...Remember, everything good to eat at Willis McDonald's, South West street, Dr. C. C. Cole, of the University of Saskatchewan, sermon Sept. 18 at Mt. Emery Baptist on Sunday evening, before a large audience. ...Rev. H. H. DeWitt preached an able sermon Sept. 18 at the Bethel A. M. Church. ...A good many people attended a conference at Springfield. **II.** Sept. 18. MERIDIAN. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. Lewis, of Columbus, Miss, preached an able sermon at New Hope Baptist Church Sunday night, Sept. 18, to a large congregation.....Rev. J. T. Watson, of New Hope, down to the National Convention at New Orleans, La., have returned and report that they had a nice time while there. Mr. J. W. Smith had one of his eyes operated on Sept. 15. He is resting very well and is in Young's few days at the convention. New Orleans, La., last week, but has returned to the city.....Miss Annie Triplett, who has been on the sick list for several days, is better. Childress has opened a Children's building on Fifth street. He gave a short talk at New Hope Baptist Church Sunday night, Sept. 18, inviting his friends Public Schools opened up on Friday in full blast, with a good attendance at each school. The Wechler school is the largest, with Prof. W. M. Hopkins at the head. Prof. Hopkins said he opened with a speech by Lois Foster returned to the city from Tuskegee, Ala., on Sept 15, looking well. LAZY LIVER "I find Cascarets so good that I would not be without them. I was troubled a great deal with torpid liver and headache. Nowsince taking Cascarets Candy Cathartic I feel very much better. I shall certainly recommend them to my friends as the best medicine I have ever seen." Anna Bazinet, Osborn Mill No. 2, Fall River, Mass. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, OCT. 1, 1910. Now come on, ye spellbinders; your time is up. The air is full of scandal just now. It's all too bad. Sometimes it is wisest not to give so much publicity. The Colonel got there in his usual way. New York may be no better off as a Republican quantity, but it "suttnily" helped sustain the Roosevelt reputation. Commencement exercises of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital and Training School for Nurses, Philadelphia, will be held October 5 in the amphitheater of the hospital. Don't forget that this is the year of independent voting. This has special reference to the colored voters, who ought to feel somewhat tired of their political slavery. The race question is no longer a party question, but a race question pure and simple, where all the Negroes are one side, and where they will stay if they don't split up in the right place. The campaign has been formally opened by Senator A. J. Beveridge, and the keynote sounded. His speech dealt largely with the tariff and those things more or less dependent on it—wages and the cost of living. The Senator insists that he took the right stand in the matter, in the interest of the masses. He seems to have convinced his hearers that he was all right and that he had done the proper thing in insurging a bit. WET CITY LOWERS TAX RATES At the regular meeting of the council Thursday evening the tax levy for the fiscal year 1911 which begins on October 1, will be made and a reduction of 8 to 10 cents will be made in the present levy. Little old "wet" Hartford City will have as low if not a lower tax levy than any other city of corresponding size in the state, and the claims of the "wets" that taxes would be lower if the saloons were retained are being proven every day. With a reduction in the state levy, a decrease in the county levy and a reduction of 10 cents in the city levy Hartford City property owners can well congratulate themselves.—Hartford City Times-Gazette (Rep.) INDIANA AVENUE SALOONS HIT HARD BY JUDGE REMSTER Judge Remster, in circuit court, upheld the decision of the county commissioners in refusing a license to W. P. Currens, 214 Indiana avenue. Currens' petition was turned down because it was alleged by remonstrants that the place was within 500 feet of a boulevard, the Capitol avenue parkway. The law says no saloon shall be within a distance of 500 feet from a park. The decision is far-reaching in that it will make it impossible, if upheld by the supreme court, for a saloon to locate in the 200 or 300 blocks on Indiana avenue, where a large number are now doing business. It is not believed that the law will be called in to drive out the saloons now, but that it will be incurred to prevent owners from relicensing the establishments. Some dozen or more saloons will be affected. WHAT DID IT IN MAINE? Newspapers' Five Reasons for Maine Results The legislatures of the state of Maine have harrassed the people by enacting unreasonable laws at the request of prohibitionists until the people would stand for the infliction no longer. That is the chief reason why the republican candidates were defeated in the state election. Thousands of disgusted republicans voted for the democratic candidates. In Indiana the republican organization forced the county local option measure upon the people of the state on the request of the Anti-Saloon league, liberal republicans rebelled and voted the democratic ticket because of that colossal blunder by the leaders of their party.—Hartford City News (Dem). The liquor question is possibly cutting no figure in this campaign, but in Wisconsin Senator LaFollette, a pronounced opponent of local option carried the state by a large majority, and in Maine, the democrats who antagonized prohibition in their platform, carried the state by a sweeping majority. The Maine election was a democratic victory—the results in Wisconsin a triumph for insurgency—Huntington Times (Rep.). It is true that the anti-prohibition sentiment aided in the result; it is true that Maine republican voters were weary of the state machine and let us charge up to that sentiment and that weariness the election of the democratic state ticket and a legislature that will repeal the Sturgis law relative to the enforcement of the prohibition legislature—The Cincinnati Enquirer. DR. DANIEL H. WILLIAMS IN THE CITY PERFORMS BRILLIANT OPERATION. Dr. Daniel H, Williams, the well-known physician and surgeon of Chicago, was in the city a few days this week, the guest of the Indiana Association of Negro Physicians, Pharmacists and Dentists. One of the most noteworthy events in the history of the medical profession of Indiana occurred in connection with this third annual meeting. Through the courtesy of the City Board of Health and Superintendent of the City Hospital Dr. Williams held the first public clinic in the City Hospital by a colored man. The operation was brilliantly done. The internes, superintendent and spectators were interested, all of whom were unstinted in praise of Dr. Williams' work. He has no doubt the most complete knowledge of the human body of any man of our race. His advent into this city marks a new area in the medical circles. His lectures are pregnant with wisdom and cannot but produce a wholesome effect upon the profession. Wednesday morning he performed another brilliant operation at Dr. J. H. Ward's sanitarium and visited the Lincoln Hospital in the afternoon. He was the recipient of much attention while here and the Indiana Association has already a plan on foot for his return. A brilliant audience listened attentively to him at Bethel church Tuesday evening. Dr. Williams was the guest of Dr. Ward while in the city. UNDER THE MICROSCOPE. Speaking on the race problem, before the business men's Bible class of the First Presbyterian Church, of this city, Henry M. Dowling said, among other things, that "the Negro has been indicted for a certain airiness, especially among the younger generation; for a lack of seriousness; for an offensive enjoyment of his so-called 'rights'; for a thriftlessness, an unwillingness to become part of our intensely competitive system, and for a low standard of civic duty." The force of this arraignment, if we may so call it, will be better understood when it is known that this organization of white people has for its object in part the study of the race problem. It will be noted that the speaker does not mince his words when he says that the younger generation of Negroes is alry, is not serious and offends in enjoying his so-called rights. Those are the more striking counts in the indictment, and which are so near the truth as to be uncomfortable. Without going into any defense or emphasized support of the observations of Mr. Dowling, and those with whom he is associated, the colored people may as well agree that they are being carefully watched. He might have added that the indifference to such criticism is the worst feature of it all. Thoughtful Negroes who have the welfare of the race at heart have admonished, advised along the line of the efforts of the society, thinking those efforts remedial, of course, but it is a lamentable fact that each year finds us farther in the thing of disposition and predisposition from the acceptable along this line. "Airiness" alone is not a fault. Of all the charges, it would be the least if borne out by supporting circumstances. But aping the rich and the learned, or being unreal, to make it plainer, affecting manners for effect, is very disgusting business. Mr. Dowling was by no means one-sided in what he had to say. He spoke of the progress of the race, viewed in most every way, excepting the unfortunate and all-important phase referred to. He said, in part: "The Negro in the United States has acquired $525,000,000 of taxable property since he became free; he owns 30,000 square miles of land; he has demonstrated that he can be a highly successful farmer; he has furnished over 200 inventors and nearly 400 patentable appliances to the country; he has been successful as a mechanic and skilled laborer; he has reduced the per cent. of Negro illiteracy from 90 to 32; he has twenty national secret societies. "In the professions he furnishes physicians, teachers, lawyers, journalists, literary and scientific men. He has improved his home surroundings and has successfully conducted entire communities where the only residents are Negroes; he has furnished poets, musicians, sculptors and artists to the world. In religious and moral self-help, the Negro has done valiant service as a patriot; he was conspicuous in the civil war and the Spanish-American war. "Hampered and restrained, he has nevertheless struggled upward, and, as Col. Henry Watterson has said, 'The world has never yet witnessed such progress from darkness into light as the American Negro has made in the period of forty years.'" The very beautiful tribute to the Negro's material prosperity will at least say that the investigation of him by the society is with best intent, to set forth his best qualities, traits and habits, and commending them, as well as setting forth his bad qualities, traits and habits, and condemning them. This being true, the question arises, what profiteth a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? The manners maketh the man, says a writer of another day; it maketh the soul man, the soul of the man, and which makes for weal or woe in this world, and also in the world to come. It is reasonable to think that if the same progress spoken of so commendingly were manifest and noted here, then that sense of persona non grata would not be, and there would be a better understanding be- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. tween the races, since all conditions would be met with success. The thing of indifference defeats the good intent of those who would see the spiritual side of the race moving out to perfection just the same as the material side. Careful consideration will prove the quality necessary to make sturdy, thorough-going people, rather than the accumulation of dollars, and especially so under the peculiar environment. Some virtue will also enter into the thing of the quest and maintaining of the dollar in localities where the dollar counts most. Since there is desirability of residence, meaning in the end the survival of the fittest—making life more strenuous and thus demanding methods that will endure the searching gaze of neighbors and hence must be founded on a high order of virtue if the success is high. We have maintained often that money was the greatest force in life. It is so in securing the goods of the world, bodily comfort, elegance and ease. But when it comes to getting a correct rating as a race, a people, then it is a different matter. There are those that care nothing for money in the sense that leads to hoarding. It is well that it is so, and for good reasons. But sufficient to say those low in purse, but high in virtue, in her many forms, are the mainstay, the prop of nations. The race has not yet learned the beauty of self-denial in the interest of soul aestheticism or soul beauty, where the individual is the highest concern of the individual. Not in the selfish egotism, but in the spirit of God, when He demanded of Caln the whereabouts of his brother. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL The Independent Order of Good Samaritans Close Session. Thompson's National News Bureau. Special to THE FREEMAN. WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 28. The forty-second general session of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans concluded its deliberations last Friday night at the Third aBptist Church in Alexandria, Va., where the congregation felt outcome of the plans of the leaders and their friends. The convention was welcomed on the opening day by all the ministers of the city and a remarkable sermon was preached by R. W. C. Although eighty years of age, his memory is as clear as that of a man of twenty-one, and without opening the Bible or reading a line from notes or manuscript, Dr. Brown delivered a discourse that held his audible and powerful reasoning. The reports of the officers indicated that the order is in excellent condition, in point of finances and numerical strength. From a handful of members which have been largely merged in New York City sixty years ago, the Samaritans now boast of an enrollment of not less than 5,000, and own property valued at fully a quarter of a million Dollars. Kentucky amusements have been represented by $52,000. States were represented in this year's convention by upwards of two hundred intelligent and progressive delegates. An important feature of the proceedings was the announcement that the workings of the cant amendments being adopted, looking order. Announcement was made that the indebtedness that had been hanging over the body of the president was entirely obliterated, which was quite a triumph for the administration of National Grand Chief Rev. J. E. Wood, D. D. of Danville, KY, in recognition of the success of the president in behalf of the order the convention suspended the rules and re-elected Dr. Wood as National Grand. Chief by an unanimous vote. Dr. Wood is a man of wonderful resourcefulness. He almost always is pastor at the First Baptist Church at Danville, KY, is editor of the Torch Light, a newspaper of influence in the Blue Grass state, manages the Torch Light Printing Co., carries on a prosperous uninterrupted business. The executive board of the insurance department of the Odd Fellows of the state of Kentuky, and is active in the political and educational affairs of the state. He enters upon the second year of J. C. under The other officers elected by the convention are as follows: Associate National Grand Chief, Mrs. Susie E. Ross, of Baltimore, Diggs, Leesburg, Va.; Grand Treasurer, Mrs. Mary E. Washington, New Albany, Ind. The executive board is made up of Rev. J. E. Wood, chairman ex-officio, Kennett, Ohio, and E. E. Simmons, Mississippi. As a tribute to the faithful and efficient services of the retiring secretary, Mrs. Mary E. Washington who had served for a number of years, she was presented with a beautiful silk umbrella with a gold head inlaid with pearls, valued at $25. The next session of the Good Samaritans will be held in September, 1912, at McKees- National Grand Chief Wood and Mrs. M. E. Washington were the recipients of many social courtesies while in the vicinity of the capital to give a tour of the Champlain Avenue Baptist Church, and Mrs. Washington stopped with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of 1918 11th street. Dr. Wood preached on Sunday evening at the Second Baptist Church, by invitation. The especial guests at a delightful dinner tendered by Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Slaughter, 2236 13th street. In the general reception that followed, Mrs. Washington received by Miss Lacille Hamilton, Nooks of, Wilforder, Ohio, and Mrs. R. W. Thompson. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Washington addressed a large audience at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, the vocational of Zion connection, with which Mrs. Washington is prominently identified. . . . Capt. Silas H. Johnson, chief of the Fire Department of Denver, Col., a man of the prosecute the city last week, en route homeward from the B. M. C. at aBitmore. He was the guest of Mr. John H. Payter, of the annual Revenue Office, Treasury Department. ... Rumor has it that Attorney L. G. Gregory, of the Treasury Department and former president of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, may end the Rahab faith. As a publisher Mr. Gregory would be a power, eH is earnest, impressive, convincing and indefatigable in the pursuit of a purpose. These are the qualities that make for success in the presentation of a gospel. A strong delegation from Kentucky is expected wait upon President Taft upon the return of the Chief Executive to the White House. It is stated that politics will be touched upon. The public schools opened Monday morning with an increased attendance. The Normal School graduates did an excellent work in stimulating the attendance of hundreds who would not otherwise have been reached. It is estimated that the Negro pupils will not fall short of ten thousand. Howard University opened Wednesday with a banner enrollment. Mr. W. R. Griffin, chief of the Washington University, which embraces a membership of more than 5,000, was unanimously re-elected at the Cheney's Expectorant—a quick relief for Coughs, Colds and Grippes. All Druggists, 25c. recent meeting of the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers at the University of Chicago, where he outlined the vice-presidency of the general order, and was placed on the board of directors. His report showed that he had been the most generous enormous sum of $70,000. He has made True Reformers' Hall a center of the commercial and social activity of Washington, and not theatrical order is heard of as the most reformers since his advent into this community. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON IN NORTH CAROLINA. CHARLOTTE, N. C., Sept. 29—Dr. Booker T. Washington will make a tour of the State of North Carolina, beginning October 28, and ending November 3. The tour will be made out by Bishop George W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion Church, who is a resident of Charlotte. Due announcement of the particulars will be made. The book will be made by Dr. Washington through the states of Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Delaware, and they have been largely involved in creating a spirit of sympathetic co-operation between the races at every point visited. EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK Concluded from Page One. the state some service at Springfield and was the author of the bill that made the county pay to the relatives of any person unlawfully deprived of his life, the sum of $5,000. While here he will attend the cereal fair and will be the guest of Mr. Thros. Cole. --- Messrs. Bob Campbell, Wm. Walker and D. Branham left Monday to be present at the fall meeting of the Lexington races. Mr. Font Carr, of Smith's Grove, Ky., is visiting Mr. Sidney Ray, 622 N St. Mesdames Arthur Porter and C. J. Brown returned from a trip to the Springs at West End and had a most delightful time as the guests of Mrs. Dudley Sebree. Miss Carolyn A. Steward is home after a three weeks' visit with friends in Chicago. Dr. J. T. Williams, the well-known chapman, has returned to the city after a very extensive trip through Canada and the northwest. Mr. Bey Fehder, who conducts a first-class lecture at the Walnut, has been ill for the past week and his friends are flud to see him out again. Misses Lula Helene of Indianapolis, and Mattie Lou Smith of Eminence, are the guests of Mrs. Lou Stephenson, of 116 East Green St. Ben. F. Garrett, the oldest timer in the state, has been very ill, but has sufficiently recovered to be at his business again. Mrs. M. L. Brown, of Leavenworth, Kansas, is listed as mother, Mrs. Rosie Prather, of 927 W. Madison St. Miss Addle McDowell, who spent the summer at Franklin, Ind., is home for the winter. *** Miss Lusy B. Woods has recovered from her recent spell of sickness and is at her post as teacher at the School for the Blind. Messrs. G. W. Summers, Anderson Griffey and S. E. Cunningham, of Hopkinsville, are in the city to attend the colored fair. Hon. Wallace Arkansas Gaines, National Grand Master of the U. B. F., was in the city this week, en route to Evansville, Ind., where he is engaged in business. Contracts are being let for the remodeling of the U. B. F. hall at 9th and Magazine Fits, and it is proposed to make this the best structures of the kind in the city. Miss Alice Green, of 1114 Cedar St., has gone for a week's visit to the fair at Bloomington. Mrs. Edna Cypress entertained last Thursday in honor of her husband's birthday. Quite an enjoyable time was had. Miss Bessie Fisher, of Leavenworth, Kansas, is in the city. Master William Dudley Gibson, of Forest, is visiting Master Royal Moody. They will take in the fair together. Miss Mary Dunn, of Lebanon, Ky., is the guest of Miss Ada Parrot, of 520 Twelfth St. Miss Anna Wallace has returned from a pleasant visit to the state capitol. Mrs. Thomas Stone, of W. Walnut St., visited her father and mother at Shelbyville, accompanied by her little daughter. Mrs. Dickey, of Hill St., entertained the True Link and Twilight Clubs at her residence last week. Prof. George Evans, teacher of the terpscorean art, attended the Shelbyville fair hop. Mrs. Nellie Brown and friends paid a flying visit to Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Brown at Shelbyville last week. Mrs. Lucy Brown, hair culturist, of 714 W. Walnut St., after a very successful season at Bass' Lake, has returned home. Mrs. Lavinia Brock and son, Alonzo, are back from a trip to Chicago. A testimonial benefit was given Monday evening to Mrs. M. L. Mead at the Christian School of the Louisville Choral Society. Mrs. Mead has for many years occupied a very high place in the musical circles of this city, and has done a noble work in writing, as taste among our people, classic music. The affair was largely attended and was a success. Mr. Louis Evans, who has been quite indisposed for the past week, is our again and extending the glad hand to all the boys. Prof. G. W. Ayers' orchestra has been engaged to play for the Houston theatre, which opens on October 1st. It will consist of six pieces. Mr. Kid Mitchell, manager of the base ball team, the Keystone, of Minneapolis, was in the city last week on a business trip. Miss Gertrude Hart and sister, of Chicago, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. Harriet Cole. The Hart sisters are socially acquainted with their largely acquainted here, and many entertainments will be given for them. They attended the Bluegrass fairs before coming to this city. The Parents' and Teachers' Association of the Western Colored School met last Friday evening at the Plymouth congregational church. Mr. H. the president had a most excellent program arranged for the occasion, with the following taking part: Dr. E. D. Whedbee, "Health in Home and School"; Dr. R. L. Oliver, "Proper Care of the Child"; by the Matron of Livingston College. Reports were brought by members of the various committees. The choir of the church rendered a splendid musical program. The Louisville Colored Night Schools opened Monday night with a very encouraging attendance. Great efforts are being put forth by these institutions to reduce illiteracy among our people. Mr. John R. Pflanz, the popular jailer of Jefferson county, is using his best efforts to have a curfew law passed so as to prevent people from streets at night, and thus learn habits that lead to bad results. In furtherance of his plans he has been in conference with Dr. Sel Stone and other citizens, who havepathy with the movement, all have pledged their moral support to the measure. News of the Sporting World (By Cary B. Lewis.) Special to THE FREEMAN. CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 28.—The season of foot ball will soon be on. The winter sport will flourish in the South as never before, and the team that will have big teams among colored players. The three big Hight Schools that will play on Thanksgiving will be Central, of Louisville; Summer, of St. Louis; and Fall, of Appalas will have big teams among these three schools have been forming a Tri-State Foot Ball League. S. O. Johnson, one of the most successful coaches in the country, and St. Louis, one of the most successful high school at Louisville, Ky., has begun to tell the boys at that school about the new rules and the interpretation placed upon them by such men as Stagg, Camp and the other coaches, who have been clever, he seeming to instruct them with gridiron sense, the first year they enter school. The learn has made an enviable record. For nine years Prof. Johnson has sacrificed much to get the boys at practice; spent money for suits, put down his hard earned cash for railroad tickets to make St. Louis and Nashville and on occasions, has "brought the bacon home." Prof. Smith, of Pearl street high school, Nashville, Tenn., will put out a number one team this season. His team has all the schools and has on all occasions showed remarkable abilities as foot ball players. This team will soon start signals and scrimmages, and it is said that the team will be fast and aggressive and they look forward to making a fine showing in the tournament. Meharry, Tuskegee, and Howard Universities will all have foot ball teams this season and like the white University of Tennessee, they will get down to hard work on the interpretation of the new rules. State University, Louisville, Ky., will also have a team this season. On State University's touchdowns' like she made on Tuskegee several seasons ago, and the report comes that the team will take to the road, meeting all comers in her class. A. Stagg that opinion of oCach A. A. Stagg that brain will be considered as necessary as brawn from now on. It will be a case of knowing the game thoroughly before you are eligible to play upfront. The interpretation placed on the new rules, there will be less accidents than ever. Ward Wilson, of Indianapolis, Ind., will manage and coach a team in that city. The players will be made up of high school players with the highest grades. The graduate will play the Fred Douglass Center club, of Chicago. Russell High, of Lexington, Ky., Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Ark., will play the University of Philadelphia, College, Little Rock, Ark., M. Street High School, Washington, D.C., and other schools all over the country are planning for a big foot ball season. The early interest taken by these schools indicates that colored players will be right in the game with their white neighbors. In the big universities, several colored faces will be seen on the gridiron this year, which will speak much for the Freeman will gladly take pleasure in publishing interesting news of foot ball teams in any parts of the country. Any progress made in any of the above schools mentioned will be given space in One of the tasks of foot ball promoters will be to get the public interested in the game, and to present it on the day of the game. We would advise that plenty of printer's ink and local publicity be given. Begin early and keep the experience has been that sporting editors of white papers have been very generous - in making announcements and games of one to look after this matter, both among colored and white papers would be an advantage and a help. Above all read the articles of interest of interest from any team organized. Football Notes Prof. James R. Harris and Prof. John T. Clark, of the Central High School, of Louisville, will be assistants to Prof. S. O. Johnson. Oscar Johnson, of the Central High School eleven, will be elected captain of his team this year. Young Johnson won most of the honors last season and his playing put him in line for the captaincy. There will be but few of the giant varity in the high school football teams this year, due to the fact that boys graduate too early to gain much in weight. Summer High, of St. Louis, noted for its heavyweights, will have a couple. The teams of the South are praying for cool days. Several of the teams have new uniforms and they are anxious to get down to business so that some of the freshness will be worn off. The biggest event in the South will be between Meharry and Fisk Universities on Thanksgiving day. Hundreds of people from surrounding states usually see this game and it is the social event of the section. It is reliably reported by Dr. Lathcowe and Prof J. R. Harris of Louisville, Ky., will be selected as officials. --- The girls at the Central High School, Louisville, Ky., will entertain the visiting team on Thanksgiving night. The team will be hosted at Louis. These receptions have been marked by their class and intelligence, for mostly graduates were in attendance. Coach Huffman will give considerable time to punting, drop kicking and forward passing, than ever before. Coach Johnson will devote his men to gaining accuracy in running of plays from the new formation. Coach Weaves will be valuable under the new rules. In the east today Pennsylvania, Cornell, Carlisle Syracuse and others have their crack at the revised rules and the various teams all look for a successful season, though it is generally admitted that at the present time the situation is one of confusion. The rules have been given a thorough trial will their stability and effectiveness be determined. Many of the experts do not hesitate to express grave misgivings of the endurance of the revised code. Others, however, are confident that the play will be found satisfactory as soon as the players and public get used to it. Word comes that there will be a number of foot ball teams in the West and many of the colored base ball teams will put foot ball teams in the West. The word for the hall fans can be easily, edi- cated up to see foot ball teams wherever they have been ball teams. There have been many changes in the rules. Some of the salient points to be remembered in the new 1919 rules are: Pushing or pulling the runner after the ball is prohibited. Interlocked interference is no longer allowed. Forward pass may go over any part of the line. Crawling by a runner fairly downed is prohibited. Center may not put ball in play after kicking it forward. Kicked ball can not be recovered by scrimmage, unless fumbled. Fail. passes or more than twenty yards beyond scrimmage are prohibited. Players taken out of game up to last quarter may re-enter the game once. Klare or Kicks or forward passes from scrimmage formation close to the line not allowed. Blocking the end and others on their way down the field on kicks or forward passes prohibited. One attacking player may be in motion obliquely, as well as directly, toward his own goal before the ball is snapped. Players (except guards) may advance the ball without its being first handled by quarterback, and through any part of the line. LELAND GIANTS TAKE SCALP OF THE TRENTON, N. J., TRI- STATE LEAGUE TEAM Special to THE FREEMAN ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Sept. 25— The hard hitting Leland Giants baseball team, of Chicago, one of the fastest aggregations of colored ball players in the Nation, the first fast-treater in the Nation. (N. J.) team of the Tri-Sum in a sizzling double-header here today, in Leland, the great boy flyer, secured by Meyer Giants last winter in the South, turned the last game to the tune of 9 to 3, in first battery, the Hoosier product from Indiana, brought home the bacon by a margin of 3 to 2. Wickets were secured off the delivery of Wickwale while Dougherty was touched up for nine sattes. The scores of both contests follow: Leland Giants ..... 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 2 2-9 Trent ..... 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Batteries -- Wickwale and Petway; Heafford and Milliam Second game: Leland Giants ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4-5 Trent ..... 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Batteries -- Dougherty and Petway; Meyer and Milliam. LONGEST GAME THIS SEASON DAYTON, O. Oh! You Marcos. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Marcos were against one of the factions that was this city, the Peerless. Everything seemed favor of the white boys until the six innings, when the Marcos got in three runs, tied every line of hitter. Both teams tied every line of hitter. A run until the close of the twelfth innings, but as each side was matched equiv, the hitter was useless. The cones were withered. The spectacular, all the way through. Slams pitched wonderful ball and he was not in the least troubled, all he wanted was the Marcos and Peerless play the city chain. Sunday come out. Minor and Allen, umpires. Scors: R. H. E. Marcos ..... 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 - 3 1 3 4 Peerless ..... 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 3 1 0 3 Bunts—Tivis 3, Anderson; 3; bager; Hickerman; Moody; 4 successful hits. GALVESTON, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN EVERGREEN. ALA. Scheduled to Train FourMAN THE STAGE At the Palace Theater, Reading, Pa., Brooks and Wilson. Laura Smith has joined hands with Gertrude Rainey as a sister team with the Raineys. Elle Kirk, late of William and Walker Company, joined "Happy Days in Georgia" at East Liverpool, O. The Parktown Swells, Robert C. White, manager, with the great Cosmopolitan Units Show, Joe A. Hagerman, interlocutor and basso. The Barbers and Green Minstrels have just closed a three weeks' engagement at Zimp's Park, St. Louis. Had big success. Opened this week at Xenia, O. Simms and Thompson opened in Delphin, the week of September 26, in a big act. Three weeks' engagement; will then return to Chicago. They are sorting a hit. The Wallburgs are still at the Central Theater in Brownsville. Mrs. Wallburg is engaged in her songs, singing successfully "I Love It" and "That Nerdy Honeymoon Glide." Paul La Mero, of the Crown Garden Theater, Indianapolis, promises a response of the theater with the thing will be new and in fine form. He says the biggest acts in the country will be on tap. John Recovers gives it out as his opinion that the only producers in the South are Bob Russell, Tim Owsley, Sim Henderson, J. H. Williams and John Goodlee. He labels the others goats and butchers—whatever that means. Rainey and Rainey have just closed a theater, Memphis, Tenn. Will open for four weeks at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla. Will follow with a four-week engagement at the Arcade, Atlanta, Ga. Prof. Jeff Smith and Pop Adams, of Memphis, will host Eckfort and Simon does, the comedian, were guests of Prof. R. Ray Pope and band, en route with Ringling Bros.' Circus, at Memphis, Tenn. Monday. Prof. Pope and Simon does, the comedian, Loretta Lawson and her organizations. Effie Moore, one of the leading features with the Harrison Bros. Colored Minstrels, has completely captivated the public by her singing and dancing. Her talent is of the highest quality of the day is of the most melodious sweetness and feeling that she has won for herself the soubriquette of "The Black Mella." Some one writes in from the Pekin, Memphis, Tenn., sounds a note of warning concerning Bessie Smith. Managers are advised to cancel engagements with her, but she thinks that if she can get very many engagements it ought to say that she could not be so "very awful" bad. Managers don't want to be taken seriously. And if she all said of her she won't need anyone to help her out of employment, since her own actions, according to information, would stop her from being heard about it, Bessie. Send in a note. Will publish only what is expected to be published. Yours. PEOPLE'S THEATER, HOUSTON TEX. The Burns-Russell Stock Company offers the public this week the dog fight, with Kelley and Jackson insiponating on a screen at a stream behind the ley arrived from Louis this week; sings the "Italian Rag" with great succeeds. Sam Russell, singing "Derby by the River," are scoring right along. Blanche Young, Anna May and Kelley are featuring year old Moonlight. Dave Sliston is sitting on the screen. Wendy You, making a lil sit up and take police. PALACE THEATER, HOUSTON TEX. The Palace Stock Company are offering the "Deaf and Dumb Music School," and it is a scream from tastr to finish. One is Ed F. Pete, it is now back on the Mile One E.D. Pete is now on the Mile's weeks' engagement at the Avenue Theater, Sweeneyport, La., and is booked here for twenty-two weeks or more. He is coming up with "Chocolate's Brown and White" for the Pete sends best regards, Kersangs and Dixie Minstrels, Arthur Prince and Manzie Campbell, and Al Boyd, Jackie Smith, Gus Hall, why don't you all take turns to play the piano, writes some time? He, Mamie Payne, Mines, Billy Henderson, write me. OCMULGEE PARK, MACON, GA. Oculmilee Park closed Monday, the tie with an enormous crowd in attendance and the minstrel first part, concluding with a fierce entitled "Excursion to Jackson-Week" staged by Happy Howe. This week will be one of the best that has ever been in this city. Our orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Locke, has always been a new ladies in our roster. Mr. Timobles did a singing and dancing act with the Roster. Happy Howe, Jimmie Decosta, Jimmer Gibson, Master Buddie Nelson, Tim Nobles, Lockie Edie Stamps; Misses Beulah Green, Mary Gibson, Gibson, Carrie Holt and Mary Nobles. BARRASSO'S STOCK COMPANY, VICKSBURG, MISS. The show at Vicksburg, Miss, headed by John H. Williams, the king of all comedians in the South; who takes three and four encores, singing "Alabama Bound," Shake, Rattle and Roll," "Tie Your Little Outside." Richard Mathews does a novelty act—barrel jumping and other acrobatic stunts. Miss Mamie Johnson is the star of the show, he has never we'dn't hear every day. The team of Benbow and Benbow are still with us and getting theirs as usual. The team has a high class act, singing and talking, and some dancing. Miss Bonnie Thomas the Mississippi Cotton Blossom has several encores nightly. Master Theodore dancing wonder. Mrs. J. H. Williams is pianist, and reads at sight. Joe is teapot drummer; he has everything. Master Fred A. Barrasso is very well pleased with his No. 3 company. This company leaves Vicksburg for Jackson, Miss, and the No. 3 company will take this house. All good jobs coming this way write F. A. Barrasso. AT THE CHICAGO THEATERS Good Attractions Draw Large Crowds Entire Week. The Pekin Monday night was a bad theater night for the "stollers." A cold rain kept the usual large crowd of "first nighters" colorful acts were on the bill at the Pekin. The Carolina Comedy Quartet was the biggest number of the evening. For amusement, this lean, lanky quartet was a big part. They were formerly with the "Five Licorice Sticks," but are now going for themselves. Demoshenes Jones leads a song, "Down in Alabama," and does a song, "The Big Bang." Jones sings bass; Phil Johnson, tenor; Clarence Chase, leader, and Fred Davis, barytone. "That Was Me" was a song featured in the quartet. They are also featured in dancers and success awaits them. Bowman and St. Clair, known as Katie and Kirk, are dancers and singers and dancers, were the other two colored numbers on the bill. McCune and Grant did a stunt on the horizontal bill. Cino and Emerson did rapid fire talking, and the DeMuths, a whirlwind dance. The Monogram For real clasy music as well as the late rags, Mr. Wm. Dorsey, at the Monogram, is the man. Dorsey first gets all the rags he likes in the Monogram in great fashion. Dorsey's music is a scream. Many come specially to hear Dorsey. Added to his playing are the many special effects a few issues ago that we paid our compliments to Mr. English and his wife, "Queen Dora. Dora of Chicago did not see them a few weeks ago at the Pekin, they should not fail to see them at the Monogram, for they sure have a good act. Clemonto and Minor we seen an exentent entertainer at the Monogram. They entertained the audience in great shape. Their stuff was clean and brought forth many laughs, and they were very entertaining. James Hobbs, was a very enjoyable trio, all being dancers, and good ones. Miss Fox songs: ::Any Little Girl That's a Girl, ::Any Little Girl That's a Girl for Me, ::Aida, My Sweet Potato. Hunt and Moss, two jockey comedians, went big. Alex Hunt sang his own song, "Good Time." With new pictures, good music and jokes, the show was good. The Grand. The James Sisters were a hit of the bill at the Grand. They looked good, very good, in their new costumes. They were Spanish and new, especially Spanish. They Jang Carmena, duet, "You Are Just Too Sweet to Live" was another one of the hits. Their singing was clever. Both have splendid voices and they use them much, too. The band was Claybone Jones, always a hit and a good entertainer, sang "Yama, Yama," and "Teasing." Webb and Webb, who have just returned from the Southwest, and also in New York, were on the program. The usual big crowd was absent on Monday night. Howard Theater. The news that Howard Theater, Washington, D. C., had closed, came quite easily. Many of the riper and more advanced class has expected to play the house at some time sooner or later. The theater closing, said one prominent theatrical personage, was "the booking of third-class white acts as headliners and able to make good use of the time," the theater and not getting high-class colored acts. Also charging high-class prices and expecting the colored people to come, the theater is not putting any rate the house is void of vaudeville acts and a new form of amusement is expected to put out a musical number. H. Davies theatrical critic at Washington, D. C., gives it out that there will be rehearsals soon for a stock company, featuring musical numbers under the direction of Mr. Wm. H. Vodery. --- Advices reached here that the new theater at Louisville opened on Monday night. The new theater is, Valerie, the first of its kind, with tenth seats, right in the heart of the "black belt." The building is practically new, being a new theater with tenth seats, for theatrical purposes. It is believed that it will fill a long felt want in the city of Louisville. There are over 60,000 colored people there and plenty of room for the Lyre and the new theater. With good bookings and management, even the most difficult of printers' there should be no failure with all the fluctuations of the show business. The gallery at white theater, getting back seats at the best ones and at the leading vaudville house the "brother" must sit in the gallery. Most of the Negroes are housed in the gallery of stigma, and patronizing theaters of their own, but the only trouble has been for some enterprising theater owners. Now that they have a theater under the sole direction of colored people, using colored talent, the citizens Louisville we believe, will give it their support. We believe that a moral wave will soon spread over the country, urging Negroes to patronize their own play, houses and cease their business in order to enter enterprises and become wealthy, and then segregate them. The question is now, will the colored managers and promoters use their moral and financial resources to help women will stand idly by and see the white neighbor reap the results of entertaining the colored people with theaters built for them. Will they be done to increase the patronage of colored people at colored theaters. Are the managers equal to the emergency? Lester Walton Whites. Lester Walton, dramatic editor of the New York Ageon, contributed a splendid essay in the publication. He struck the keynote when he said that the colored vaudevillians are "getting theirs." Those around Caryllie O'Brien, who plays a day and a place to sleep," the best THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ones are getting work along the stroll and throughout Chicago. Often we hear children do the work and do it on big time. To make jumps from Louisville and Cincinnati is a common occurrence. So far as livelihood is concerned, children do the work and are on to their job have as much as they can do, including and entertaining at various cafes. Burt Williams Burt Williams, "boy, gentleman, comedian," was the title of a two-column book, accompanied Sunda Herald, accompanied double-column cut. The story was well written and contained many rememiscences of the great fun-maker, also an inter-religious book, and a striking, coming from Mr. Williams: "I try, he said, "to give people the philosophy of every-day life under cover or humor. You know, people are much more interested in daily happenings if they are mixed with a little spice. They don't see the humor in them until it is pointed out and I am not sure they will understand philosophy—not enough to leave a bad taste in their mouths, but just enough to go unconsciously to their hearts." Burt Williams, "boy, gentleman, comedian, station or ride in a car I always have my eyes open for the observation of people. I never tire of them, and every day you see, you ignorant or how apparently uninterested you are, and if you get close to him he can generally teach you a lesson in philosophy. The people who have had the hardest lives are often the most philosophical!" We saw Mr. Williams on last Saturday in "The Follies of 1910." He introduced the band, which he was a scream, a side-splitter, a riot. Everybody laughed and so did we. The other songs rendered during the performance were "Me," "You Are Going to Get Something You Don't Expect," and "Just Chicken." Mr. Williams later at Holt's, 3004 State Street, and much pleased with the hit. He said, "I am certainly treated with the great respect of the Follies of 1910." More so than with my own people. I enjoy the work, and there is never a hitch. When I call him, he says, "I'm a new song, the orchestra is right there on the spot and the management pays for it. I have one of the swellest dress rehearsals I've ever peach. I travel in a Pulman stateroom and the men of the company and press representatives seek my company. I greatly pleased with the "Follies of 1910." --- "Bill" Foster is certainly pushing the musical hits of the season. All the musical people of the city come to his place to get the new hits and he never runs out. "Bill" is certainly the show man's friend. man's friend. Mr. Sam J. Corker, Jr., manager of the Pekin Theater, received press notice recently from Camden, N. J., about his pings read that they were the hit of the vaudeville bill and state they were the best ever. They will be in Chicago before the season closes. Miss Marguerite Ward, of Kansas City, formerly with the Williams and Walker and the Cole and Johnson companies, became a dweller here for some time. Miss Ward is one of those dainty and charming little actresses that has enriched the patrons in all parts of the country. Her work is clever and she is a student of the profession. She will be seen in Chicago, possibly in a stock company. The public awaits her appearance. --- Burt Jones and Irvin Grant are at the Wilson this week. Their pictures appeared in the white papers on last Sunday. --- Look out, they are coming. Harrison and Stewart are expected here soon. They are going big in the West on big time. Shelton and Brooks are in Detroit, Mich. He is headed for New York. Brooks is the composer of "Some of These Days," and a clever imitator of Burt Williams. The Freeman was the recipient of many compliments as well, on the theoretical news gathered here and there, especially in Chicago. Many thanks for the compliments, also for purchasing the paper. Miss Jenie Ringold and Elvira Brown left Sunday night for Cincinnati. Will Gill is singing with success "Coya Rag," written by Shelton Brooks. His singing Sunday night at the Pekin Inn was given much applause. McNeal and McNeal, two very clever actors, are at the Premier Theater this week. They are expected on the "stroll" soon. --- Henderson and Thomas have written a new song, "Dusky Flo." It was immediately sold to Ted Snyder, Chicago, with a right to use the name of the authors. Henderson and Thomas left Sunday night for Cincinnati. The Griffin Sisters are back in Chicago. Miss Emma Griffin has on a trip to Louisville and Cincinnati. She reports a delightful trip. Madam Rosa Tyler has returned to the city after being in Michigan and Massachusetts. The Sullivan-Considine time. She is looking fine and in the best of health. --- "Red Feather," of the Byrd Theater, Springfield, Ill., was in the city this week, the guest of Fred Burts, Mr. Burts saw that "Red Feather" had a delightful stay. One night last week a pickpocket was seen operating near Thirty-first and State streets. Luckily he was caught, the police learned a lesson for others, and should also be a reminder to those standing in line at the theaters to "keep their hands on their pocket-books." Dave Peyton has composed a new song, "Rose and the Violet." It is a high-class ballad and he will send a professional copy to those that write him. Address Grand Theater, Chicago. Mrs. Rosa Brown will soon have a trio. She will be assisted by Misses Brown and Amy Arta Perkins. Brown declares that her wardrobe will be stunning. Martin and Crosby, who were at the Grand last week, are at the Union this week. Mr. and Mrs. Goodloe, who were here for Crosby, are here served by Mrs. Nuby, 3141 LaSalle street. The Goodloes have gone to Louisville. As soon as Miss Oma Crosby gets her picks together she will leave for the West with a fourteen weeks' engagement "IN OLD KENTUCKY" At the Park Theater, Indianapolis. The Park Theatre patrons were highly entertained the whole week by the "In Old Kentucky Company which present- a play which has been developed more were piped, scenes and situation- depicted and described that were true to Southern life as generally understood. The usual love affair is introduced when the audience is treated. The feud phase was shown up with it entail of crimes, but which ends in the right way. During the progress of the play the fa- mence and audience delience with its music. The lads also do a turn of mith making that keeps the house going for about fifteen minutes fifteen minutes of solid fun. The entire presentation was well receiv- TWO BRAND NEW SHOWS AT THE PARK The Park will have two shows the night before, never been seen in India. In India, the show What promises to be one of the best wishes for the future of the city is "The House on the Bluff", which will open at the Park next Monday for three days. He is described as being a fountain of laughter and joy, with paths, and that it is unique and exciting dramatically from the first to the last. new, screaming musical force entitled the Doing of the Makers, based upon the doing of Ward Oakes, Tokes, and Harold will be the attraction at the Park for three days, beginning Thursday, and Harold will favorably known to the theatres for several seasons, and their names are a guarantee that "The Trouble Makers" will be the brightest, most entertaining most with music musical forces that has been seen here. An Indianapolis favorite, Miss Lucy Drake, will be the company of fifty presenting the show. J.M. Russell Dunnett WITH HARE ICON BROS MINSTER EFFIE MOORE, A feature with Harrison Bros.' World's Greatest Colored Minstrel Shows. J. M. Busby, Owner, Pana, Ill. THE SMART SET COMPANY The Smart Set Company played to a fine business in Bayonne and Paterson in the 1980s, and met with approval of the public. Mr. Dudley has good support behind him, and is well pleased with the success of the company, in addition to the company this season is Aida Overton Walker, and in her numbers takes numerous encores. We have had one accident this season. Miss Ora Dunlap, one of our chorus girls, was taken down by a down stairs. Otherwise everyone is happy and satisfied. We are a list of the entire company. Cast- S. H. Dudley as Rasberry Snow; Andrew Trible as Babe Johnson; William Jamese as Jose Lewis; Wendy Gandy as Cara Dillenbeck as P. Lightfoot as Wellington White; Lottie Grady as Lillie White; Ella Anderson as Widow Brown; Alberto Adams, Dudley Wilson, Owen Overton Walker, Mrs. Trible, Miss Daisy Brynion, Mrs. Jessie Harris, Mrs. Bertha St. Clair, Mrs. Maggie Davis Shift, Misses Jennie Hillman, Reese Daisy Shift, Misses Jennie Hillman, Tillee Cottman, Lottie Gee, Blanche Deas, Irene Tasker, Anna Jarrett, Hazel Tompson, Margerie Lorraine, Ora Dunlap, Hattie Lewis, Rosina Alexander, George McClain, John Warren, Robert Williams, James Lillard, Wm. Townsend, Clarence Redd, Harry Watson, Jas H. Harris, stage manager; Jennie Dunlap, Adrienne mistress; Tim Brynion, musician director; Ae. A. Smith trap drumer. ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS. At Greenwood Park, Nashville, Tenn. FAMOUS THEATER, ATLANTA, GA. The act this week is one of the strongest that ever was known in Atlanta played by the colorful singer of Zuliland. Miss Mattie Dorey has just joined us and is taking the leading part, and is singing Chief Angus of the tribe to the chief's wife; Manse McDonald, the chief's brother, wanting to marry an American girl. Mr. Porter, the band's manager, land, and onstage, trip takes his sister, Miss Blanch Arlington, and Mr. Porter returns and finds his friend, Mr. J. H. Watson, wants to sell, and buys him out, and J. W. James and his squad of Zulius are taking off a fine part. We have two members of the band, a scream. So to make the story short, Mr. Porter says Maggie Taylor, write me. I am still at the Famous, 124 East 10th Street, Santa, and Jessie Reeves do the same. THE PEKIN, RICHMOND, VA. The Pekin Theater has made a complete change this week, opening with Tim and Hester Moore as seasoners. Tim Moore is still making good, singing the latest songs, and doing some fancy dances that don't fail to take. John impersonator, has made a great hit, and his songs carry the house nightly. Tim Moore, the original Tim, as a comedian, has truly original, and never fails to make WANTED! Colored performers for Lewis Musical Comedy Co. Work the year round for good, versatile people or make your salary lowest in first letter. Address Orim Lewis, Karly Ia, Sept. 30; Lake View, Oct. 1; Odebott, 3; Battle Creek, 4; Mapleton, 5; Castana, 6; Danbury, 7; Ida Grove, 8; Auburn, 10; Kiron, 11; Soldier, 12 Pisgah, 13; Mondamin, 14; Modale, 15. Permanent address care Perry's Big Co., Little Sioux, Ia. MUSICIANS that can double in orchestra and band. Can use lead violin that can read, one that can double in anything in band preferred. Long winter's engagement through Georgia and Florida with show that always pay salaries. Write fully first letter and avoid unnecessarily commandeered TRIPS, P. LITTLE CHN, Mgr. Littlejohn's United Shows. 1413 S. Seventeenth St., Birmingham, Ala. until 8th. PerformersTakeNotice At last I have a new $10,000 Theatre, showing at night only. Can use sister teams, single and double. Must be first class and good wardrobe. If you can't deliver the goods, don't write. Have six other Theatres in connection. Short railroad jumps. Write all in first letter and send photo. Was former manager of Arcade Theatre at 81 Decatur Street. Chas. P. Bailey, Prop. and Mgr. Duvall Theatre, 147 Peters St., Atlanta, Ga. IN HARNESS AGAIN Dark Town Swells WANTED Two good Comedians, Monologist, good Dinah, good Man and Wife Team and Soubrette. Kid Smith, Joe Russell, McNiels and Jim and Mary Ransom write or wire. Private car, good feed. Ghost walks every Tuesday. Regards to friends and knockers. Address Robert C. White, Pittsburg, Kan., Oct. 3 to 8; Joplin, Mo., the week following the house scream. Hester Moore, his wife, is a charming soubrette, that has easily sung and danced herself a favorite. This team is hard to beat. Miss Elizabeth the Tennessee Songbird has a sweet voice and her Southern melodies never fails to bring down the house. Notwithstanding the fact that the Globe Theater again returned to the stage each last week, the Pekin was packed each week, and did the banner business last week of its career. The Freeman is now on sale at the Mold Company. For the Broad street, and the theater rooms, recent week were sold entirely before leaving the Pekin. This company will mail, deliver free in the city and out of the city, and the Freeman, and intend to increase materially its circulation in these parts. EMANCIPATION DAY IS OBSERVED AT DAYTON, O Colored Parade Gave Big Boost to the Republicans. Special to THE FREEMAN The Emancipation Day parade included the presence of a delegation of more than one hundred colored veterans from the Dayton Soldiers' Home. The delegation included the Twentieth Century Band, followed by the aged veterans of the Civil War, the Dayton militia boys, uniform rank of K. P., Tabernacle of Sherman No. 517, because of the number of boys by a large number of K. P. Odd Fellknights of Tabor. Third Division, or last, but not least, proved to be as good, if not better than the former procession, headed by the Cedet Band, hod carriers, of the Holloway Children of the Holloway Home, and boys of the C. Y. M. C. A. and a long train of carriages beautifully decorated the national flags and pictures of Lincoln and the city of the city to the fair grounds. While the procession was marching hearty cheers came forth from white and colored, the standard bearer cardboard and a drizzled driver and loyal to our government in 1861, and we are loyal to the Republican, we are also a picture of Lincoln. The banner also picture is a picture of Lincoln. The narrer said: "The Sixth Ward is solid in line for the Republican party." The West Side Harding Colored Club, that was the first campaign was out with slogans of "Harding for governor," "Young for Congress and the entire Republican team." Much enthusiasm is being manifested by the colored men in the coming election and they intend to stand by the Republican ticket. The grounds thousands of Negroes from other surrounding cities spent the afternoon with their friends; many engaging in ball games, riding around the race track in automobiles, and attending the rally. The crowd to hear the afternoon presses Miss Helen Hyde, Dayton's most prominent colored teacher, read the proclamation followed by Dr. W. Harper, Butler the president of the League of Colored Civic Societies; Mose H. Jones, lawyer; Rev. William Steele, Following the addresses was an informal program of music. --- Mrs. N. Price, Rainey and her two sons, Price and Harry Rainey, have recently returned from Easton, Md., to attend a school for colored pupils will be held at the Garfield school on W. Fifth street after October 3...Mr. and Mrs. Mose Crabtree came to Dayton to visit the grandmother of the students, to mobile to the Lexington fair last week. . .Anderson Lee is very ill in the hospital at this writing...There was no response from the school on September 22. We can do right if we try. . .Mr. Downey has just returned from the burial of his brother at Indianapolis. . .The Freeman can be bought from the store at 319 Dale Street—William Thompson. Miss Virginia Louisa Bunny, of Princeton, Ky., daughter of George and Fanny Bunny, and granddaughter of Rev. and Mrs. Bunny, of Princeton last week. . .Pinchepu Club gave its first dance at the Dehome Park Friday. Members and their lady friends attended the dance and dancing were the features, after which a grand band drill was rendered. An elaborate lunch was served by Mr. Crabtree. Mrs. Crabtree was very much pleased with his first effort toward aiding the progress of the 5 club...Mrs. James Lewis, 1018 River street, died suddenly in Penfield's drug way. She was 56 years old, is survived by her band, five boys, and two girls. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Zion Baptist church...Mr. F. C. Fain, a prominent citizen, left for Washington, last week to attend the convention. NAVASOTA, TEX. Mrs. Susie Adkinson left last Sunday for Roans Friarie Tex, where she is to teach school....Miss Somerville was in Roans Friarie Tex, Neal, agent for The Freehammer, left last Sunday for Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., where he is attending school. The students at Mrs. Ellen M. Neal in the hands of Mrs. Ellen M. Neal iniders Thompson was in the city a few days last week....Mr. August O'Neal iniders Knox left for Bryan Tex, last Sunday was given at Yousi's skating rink last Thursday night. Quite a number of the young people were present....An excelled colored high school last Friday. MINEOLA. TEX. WINFIELD, LA. Miss Camelia Note and Miss Vera McNeall, from Natchidochee, La., stopped over Sunday, while on their way to Junction City, Ark., to see relatives...School opened up Monday, with good prospects, evil will wore a smile. We wish him success. ROUTE. PROF. R. ROY POPES ANNEX BAND, WITH RINGLING BROS. CIRCUS- CAROLINA, 5; Birmingham, Ala., 6; Gads- den, 7; Anniston, 8. DARKTOWN SWELLES UNDER DI- HITE Fayetteville, Ark. Oct. 3-8. CONGO KING COMPANY—Cordyon. Oct. 1, 2; Seymour, 3; Mystic, 4; Munga, 5. P. G. LOWERY'S ENTERPRISE, WITH WALLACE-HAGENBACH CIRCUS— Augusta, Ga., Oct. 2, 3; Thompson 4; Milwaukee, 5; Macon, 6; Cordelle, 7; Americus S. H. DUDLEY IN "HIS HONOR, THE BARBER"—Worcester, Mass., Oct. 3-8. WANTED. At Dixie Park Theater, Mobile, Ala, bookings of first-class companies and vaudeville shews. Address Ralph Manager, Manager Dixie Park Amusement Co. PERFORMERS. Send for new song hit, "I Ain't Lookin' for No Job for Life." Price, 25 cents. Clifford C. Mitchell, Box 845, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. WANTED For Brown's Tennessee Minstrels, cornet player or alto to double B. and S. Show never closes. Route: Kingsley, Ia., Oct. 6; Pierson, 7; Correctionville, 8. Mention address, Holden, Mo. The Stage. 6 Tim Owley has written a playet, a drama, which he is putting on in Jacksonville. Fla. It is a tear-bringer, says Tim. Billy King and Clarence Lowell were entwined in a great story in Salt Lake City Rob. Bottle, local sport. See Bob when you visit Salt Lake. Joe A. Hagerman, the veteran basso, the "Old Original Lion Basso", is now with the Great Cosmopolitan Show. He will be pleased to have a line through The Freeman. Sends regards to all. Chas. P. Bailey has sold the Arcade Theater and has opened one of the finest theaters in the city to the Theater, Atlanta. He is Seating capacity seven hundred, one hundred box seats. R. B. Shelton of Fiddler and Shelton writes us an interesting letter from New York telling of his visit to Bayoune, N. J., to see S. H. Dudley in "Hin Honor the Barber." Mr. Shelton says he just forgot he was going to the time being, highly interested in the work of the "Chip, the Tom Boy Girl" by the Cramptons, made a hit at the Globe Theater, Richmond, Va.. House packed at every performance. Performers in the show inflicted a lot of the infliction of all. Marguerite Taylor and Anita Shackleford were praised for their excellent work. The Pekin at Ashbury, N. J., has closed after a very successful season. The last show was particularly fine. R. Henry Strange, the tragedian, and-Mme. Jewauka appeared in a scene from Homlet. Williams and Stevens, the Drumsman Sistema, appeared in Hart were among those on the program. LAGMAN'S THEATRE. MOBILE. ALA. This popular little playhouse was the scene of the closing act of the Billy Henderson play, "The Night of the Night day, September 24, and the performers left Sunday morning for their homes. Henderson, "the Georgia Honey Boy," and his wife Beulah left for Louisville, Ky., for a few weeks' stay with the family. He will go to Chicago for an indefinite period. MACEO THEATER, CHARLESTON, S. C. Kenner and Lewis Amusement Company are still doing the cleaning-up act by popping in really hoonsy, putting to popping in really nightly, Mr. Hubert, the manager, says they are really the best he has ever had, and from the receipts at the box office it seems to be a good job. Mille Williams and Emma Thornton did a neat act singing "Sambo" and "Savannah Jane." He is making good every night with his witty sayings and comic ditties. Sammy Reid, the buck dancing Pick, is making good every night. The company is expecting to leave for Columbia, S. C., for the fair and will perform at the Maceo Theatre, which is owned by the same manager, Kennard Lomas. The bunch had an opportunity to meet their old friend, James Slater, brother of the late, and time sightseeing. This is the first time met in ten years. At the former meeting Slater was with Cole and Johnson, and they were traveling with Dustin Farnum in "Cameo." Kirby, Kenner and Lewis send regards to Butler May, Smart Set Company; and Rhoda McNeill, Paul Carter; Tim and Riley the others in and out of the profession. A RABBIT'S-FOOT COMPANY. "A Rabbit's-Foot" Comedy Company appeared in Columbus, Ga., Monday, September 19, to a packed house. Evie Skinner, the Skinner show, and the minstrel first part was a laugh from start to finish. All the endmen worked fine and took three and four encores each. Among them were Hi Verne the Skinner, Edward Neely and Zollie. The came the olio. Edward Neely and Beatrice Mitchell made a sensational hit with their sketch and singing their "suicide" song. Nyham and Ford are still taking encoures with their "Barbers' Ball," and singing and dancing act. Miss Mamie Miller is bringing down the house with her Honey Gal. The skinners are still making good with their clever sketch. The Skinners, Verne and Emma, are a scream every night. Hi Jerry Barnes is as comical as ever in his monologue. Mr. M. J. Nettles, our band leader, is certainly furnishing the public with some nice overtures. The great Mack Allen, America's famous musician and Mack wart artist, expects to be seen in the East soon in vaudeville, as he has been absent from New York for the last four seasons, and will bring a new act, performing marvelous feats or tight wire—all original. He might also would like to hear from Dick Anderson. Mack Allen sends records to Kenner and Lewis and their bunch. Isabelle Woods sends regards to India India, Jennifer Taylor, and says for India to write. PICKED UP IN PASSING. (By Member of Black Patti's Co.) Despite the unusual warm weather business continues good. Would like to hear from a good soprano, tenor, bass and classics. Earl May, our master of transportation, is visiting his home in Massillon, Ohio. Many new members are in progress of rehearsal to replace the old ones, as we have been rehearsing daily. The members extend their heartfelt sympathy to the management of this paper in its hour of bereavement. As many Negroes are leaving Oklahoma on account of race prejudice, it remains to be seen next week what effect it has on the theatrical business. A few of the members were royally entertained by the young gentlemen of Paducah, as usual, at the Metropolitan Hotel, Sunday and Monday nights. While in Lexington several of the company had the pleasure of meeting Arthur Jackson, the head of the Old Kentucky Co. He has an orchestra and is always pressed with orders. John Grant is with us again after an illness of one week. He joined us in Fathom, and his co-workers were more than glad to give him back in the ranks. While in Frankfort we met Dick Keys, of the Hurling and Seamon interests. He is visiting home folks. He predicts home events of his employers in October and November. SWISS AIRDOME, DALLAS, TEX. the Central Theater, is with us, and she has made good, in fact, Austin will get his job. He has made good, in fact, Austin will get his job. Chester will get his job. Jolly Davis made a hit in their sketch. Mr. Reed Connors, our straight man, is still feeding the comedians, and believe me, he knows how to do it. He is the comedian who makes the comedian chestra, composed of Miss Lille Bell Hunter, plano; Afl Stokes, cornet, and Jack Fritz, traps, are certainly pulling off the comedians. He is under the leadership of Prof. Afl Stokes, is doing some fine work. Raymond Lee, property and utility man, late of the Peleon, is doing some fine work. He is average store carpenter. Homer Stone is some usher; he has to handle from 700 to 1,000 persons nightly, and it makes him a good salesman. Since Austin has become owner of the Swiss Airdine he has made some changes. His first change was to promote the Chester to speller to porter to the club. Chester to speller sells like hot cakes at the Swiss Airdine. THE "DOWN IN DIXIE" MINSTRELS The "Down in Dixie" Minstrels, now in their sixth week, have just finished the big one night towns of Oklahoma, and are now headed for Texas. The show has improved greatly since a opening Charm in Oklahoma that Manager Collins is kept busy answering long distance phone messages, asking for return dates, changing the name of the pop-up critics to be a revelation in Negro minstrelsy, and is the strongest singing show that has ever visited this section of the country. The otio consists of the strong-willed Charm, a new pop-up with John Pamplin, styled as the Demon of the Tropics, Rucker, our comedian and star, is busy shaking hands, this being its first visit in the last four years, when he joined New York he has become a great pugilist, and is not cheating them, but knocking them out nightly. Our musical number entitled from Natchez to New York, is a big hit. The show, and would do credit to many white shows. It is an idea of Manager Collins, and Rucker, which, with the assistance of Drosey's music, staged by Jerry Maimon as his big hit. At Warfield, one of our feature acts, are new to the South. Campbell's eccentric dancing and the piano rendition of Warfield's tremendous applause. Marsh Craig, the human enigma, is without doubt the greatest act of its kind, and although he has traveled the country with other comedians, he is the most written, written for laughing purposes, is a scream, and could be easily made a musical comedy act. Prof. Henry St. Clair can well be proud of the band that he has traveled with, and they render classical as well as popular ska, not overlooking the greatest of all, "Dixie." According to reports, the "Down in Dixie" Minstrels will be seen in New York on Friday and before the end of the season. All the boys send their regards to friends in and out of the profession. BELMONT STREET THEATRE, PENSACOLA, FLA. We are still having S. R. O. houses every night. The Lockharets, after three weeks, are now ready to be headliners at the Queen Theater for a period of three weeks. Also, the two Mays, Butler and Sweetey, have gone to the Grand Ballroom to mendags. Mrs. Gertrude McDaniels and her Golddust Twins are still with us, taking three and four encores nightly. Mr. J. M. Coleman, a former headliner, roar with his singing of "Carrie" in his own comical way. Miss Sldney Coleman, our charming soubrette, who made such a great impression, weeks, has rejoined the Belmont Street Theatre. THE MERRY HOWARDS. The Merry Howards, Edward L. and Nettie M, just closed with the Barrasso Colored Sensation Company, after a three-week hiatus, and a have joined Ament's Dinklein Strelts, now playing a four weeks' engagement at the Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville, this season to follow the members of the company, the Howards, Sam Davis, Austin Ramsey, Arthur Atkins, Hiekks-White, Roy Aroet, Robert J. Roberts, Tweeter Fair, Rodee Day, Frank Wagner, Will Green, Boze Reese, Fox Toller, Akers-Liggins, and Will Stone. Mr. Edward L. Howard was made Mason on August 26, at Greenville, Miss. THE PEKIN, NORFOLK, VA. "THE SHOW'S THE THING." SOUTHERN PLAYHOUSES The entrance of the season 1910-11 has introduced many surprises, many challenges, and a new caliber framer. But I am not disposed to be as pessimistic as Jules Jones, Jr. GO TO THE NEXT PAGE for an optimistic enough to believe that from the present chaotic entanglement THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. great good will evolve for the colored performers. I beg to take friendly issue with Jules, Jake, and Matthias to colorize the lightwright and producer responsible for the drearth of first-class colored productions. True, there has been a sameness of the two men responsible for this? Easily answered, the white manager and owner. It was the ambition of Ed Green's life to get the piece to be colored. He could write the piece but when it was presented to the manager for acceptance, the answer was always the same. He will not accept it. They want to hear colored people sing and see them dance." Jesse Ship and Alex Rogers took a step to higher places when they wrote 'Abyssin's role and habits have been confronted by the same proposition.' One manager asked me to write a book about the art of dressing with a minstrel first part and closing with a three-scene act, introducing a medley of Irish airs. If there were enough colored people to support the work, I would have to accommodate sufficiently large to accommodate them, the answer would be easy. I agree with Jules Jones regarding the need for actors and agers are asking for actors that can do something else than sing and dance. This season will drive them from the field many would-be 'audeville art' actors to many performers of ability who herefore lacked courage or opportunity necessary to accomplish many things. Colored playhouses are springing up in the city, offering good business. Athens, Ga., can boast of a thoroughly equipped colored theatre beautiful in architecture, seating capable of any traveling show. The theatres for colored people are no longer empty storerooms with a dry air. They are now built now with an idea to beauty and comfort. I have made it my business to help them wide-awake business men. Most of them are well satisfied to make a small profit and please their patrons. I am going to pay a good price for good people. Just one word to the Northern colored performer going South: 'Don't go if you don't dance and dance; and be sure you have something original. It is really harder to play in the North. Novelty acts are in demand. There are performers in the South drawing $12 per week that can dance and sing a coon song incomparably. Don't make a mistake. The North is better than the South; but you must go right to get it.' I learn from my dear friend, Judge Vance, of New Orleans, that the Temple Theatre is now controlled entirely by color. The theater is so colorful that will insure a profitable business to any company playing that most delightful theatre. A VISIT TO S. H. DUDLEY'S "HIS HONOR THE BARBER," AT BAYONNE N. J. (By R. B. Shelton.) It gives me extreme pleasure to write of this show, not as a critic, but purely as a layman and as one of the many showman from New York City to Bayonne, N. J. I did not go to see this show as a showman; but I got out of self and the show business and went to be entertained and amused; and I will state right here that I am a performer or even our people as an audience on going to see our stars and performers would lay aside all prejudices and leave home their ex-rays of how vastly different things would be. We can't all be a Bert Williams, an S. H. Dudley, an S. O. H. and recognizing its fact, let us put our shoulders to the wheel and support our stars. Give them encouragement. Gives us together and aplausal their efforts. But I am disgressing a little. I wish to write of the S. H. Dudley show. I wish to write of the show as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brymn. Mr. Brymn is the musical director and leader of the orchestra, and Mrs. Brymn an excellent worker in the way. I always admired Mr. Dudley's work. In the earlier days of minstrels his style of comedy appealed to one as different as a comedian, and he succeeded as the late Mr. Ernest Hogan in the Smart Set Company, and say, didn't Dudley have a pace setter? I predicted his success, could write at length on "His Honor the Barber," and the half wouldn't be told. The show opens with the usual idea, chorus of applause, the tour of action, the great plenty of action, which is kept up throughout the entire show. Then Dudley's entrance, which is made to a storm of applause; in fact, he enunciates the fact that Baby Johnson but simply the fact that Baby Johnson (Andrew Tribble) was looking for him, and after seeing this gentleman of color, who after slipping the band of gold on her engagement poems to transform affections elsewhere. At first you hear the pistol shot and you say here comes Dudley. Yes, he does enter, but as I said before, not to be surprised by the berry Snow, the ambitious barber, whose ambition is to share the presidency. Never does he get out of his character. Never did I at any moment see S. H. Dudley as Dudley, but at all times he was as Dudley, as ambivalent barber. And right here let me speak of Miss Ada Overton, her every action the poetry of motion, and an artist from finger tips to toes. And when I say high as high as she can get them, and standing on her tip-toes. To my opinion she stands alone. His work of Miss Ella Anderson as Widow Brown was to my liking; also, especially her rendition of "Consolation Lane." It was with great pleasure that I witnessed the excellent work of Andrew moment does he leave his character, and he makes a splendid foll of Dudley. The show is full of tuneful numbers; not the kind that would cause, you to find yourself whistling without thought, "Rubber-necking Moon," "Consolation Lane," "That's Why They Call Me Shine," and Dudley's new invitation song, a sequel to "Come After Breakfast." I went to see this show to be entertained and was delighted beyond measure, and I am going again when I get the opportunity. That's how well I like I had a short talk with Mr. S. H. Dudley after the show and found him very pleasant and entertaining and when asked me how I liked the show and what could I suggest. My answer was, "I came over to be entertained and was glad I came," and I asked him to make or the only thing I could say is, "To him belongs the honor of stickability, and to him we look to, and wish him a long and successful season, and many of us. I will close this rambling letter by recalling a saying of my dear mother's: the ace is not given to swift nor the battle to the end, but to he who holds out to the end." THE GLOBE THEATER, JACKSON- VILLE, FLA. (By J. W. Seer.) When the curtain went up Monday night the patrons of the Globe saw for the first time in Jacksonville a real Negro drama, played by Negro actors and the producer had been rehearsing it before playing it; but I do know that the playlet brought forth tears from the eyes of the audience. I told in acting was simple but true in everyday life of the colored man. The playlet bore the title of "A Good Woman and a Bad Man." The playlet was written and produced by my wife, the east was as follows: Carrie Hall, the Mrs. Dr. Batten, a bigamist, thinking her first husband dead, marries again, and when confronted by her first husband, tells a story of tears from the eyes of the audience. Miss Hall's acting was good; I say good because I never saw anything to equal it before. M. C. Maxwell as Dr. Barton, husband, No. 2, but had few lines, but played them well. Mrs. Zenobia Jefferson as Mrs. Jones acted the part of a meddlesome woman who puts her nose into other people's trouble. Her acting was so natural one would think the play was the real truth. Soft-Shoe Dan a midnight visitor, was played by Mr. Seals, and acted as a real friend to a troubled Baby Fisher and Sadie Owlesh had but few lines, but acted them very well. Tom Brown, husband No. 1, who on vacation gave her a seeks to bring about her unhappiness, unless she gives him money. In doing so attempts murder. It was so well acted by Tim Owlesh that when soft-Shoe Dan saves her life by his interference Gates national applauded three minutes after the curtain fell; and we were all wondering what Mr. Owlesh would give us next. His wife is new and clean. He knows how to act and have others act. Miss Evelyne Simpson was a new face in vaudeville, and we were glad to see her for refinement was so well appreciated. The Globe Theatre is now a first-class playhouse, and such acts as Miss Simpson are the kind to keep up the standings and songs are new. Her wardrobe is stunning. Baby Seals and Baby Fisher made a delightful team, keeping the audience entertained. Baby Fisher makes some new songs. The parodies are his own original work, and are all hits. Is Carrie Hall "the only one," is the same big hit, no matter when she appears. Others may come, others may go, but Carries make good forever. Baby Fisher makes well-known the hypnotist still holds the audience spellbound, in doing what seems impossible to the human eye. Maxwell has created a sensation in Jacksonville that is not limited to be forgotten for years to come. His hypnotism is the same as putting her to sleep in a public store window for a day and awakening her before a packed house. The Globe Theatre patrons to say with one accord that his act alone is worth the price of admission. Manager Frank Crawford says he will get the job in the colored profession if money can get them. To prove it, he said Tim Owlesy is the highest salaried producer he has ever engaged. Baby Fisher produces he is worth the money. ADDYSTON, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. DECATUR, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. This is the best successful year in the history of the school. M. E. Church. The pastor has gone to the conference, which convenes in Springfield, Ill., the 14th. We hope for his return...Mrs. J. Marten and her niece, of 231 Bearwood Avenue, catcher visiting her son, E. R. Brown...Mr. A. Clark, a popular barber of this city, has opened up a fine barber shop on East Main street. He wishes his old niece, of 231 Bearwood Avenue, died Saturday at the family residence. Her death was caused by pneumonia. The body was taken to Mounds, Ill., Monday for burial...A number of friends and family attended the annual conference, among them were Mr. A. D. Cecil, Mrs. M. Love and Mrs. M. Rogan, Miss Gertrude Bledsoe and liss Minnie Kelley...At 1026 North Monroe street. Old phone number 3432. Phone your news in. MT. VERNON. O. Sam Payne left Saturday morning for Barnesville for one week....Mrs. Amy Jackson, of Lima, is visiting relations and Trooks ...Mr. and Mrs. James Redick will go to Cleveland on Sunday, to visit their sons....Mr John Tyler was buried Saturday....Billie Jones, of Newark, spent Sunday with Bill Newman. WANTED First Class Performers Can Book you Elsewhere from Jacksonville. IF YOU HAVE THE GOODS YOU CAN MAKE 12 to 15 WEEKS FRANK CROWD, Mgr. GLOBE THEATRE Jacksonville, Fla. ARCADE THEATRE Atlanta, Georgia Can give you 4 weeks Arcade Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Then to Globe Theatre. Jacksonville, Fla. 4 weeks And if you have the real goods sure enough, can play return engagements, making it well worth your while to GET BUSY AND WRITE. State all in first letter. Write or wire L. D. JOEL, Mgr. Arcade Theatre, 81 Decatur St., Atlanta, Georgia Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. Nelson's Hair Dressing. Nelson's Scalp Cleaner 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. Indianapolis. WANTED at the Booker Washington Air Dome St. Louis' newest wrinkle in show business, first class per- formers at all times, female acts, singles or doubles pre- ferred. Send photographs. State all you can do in first letter. Watch The Freeman and see the class of acts we are playing. We seat 800. Address all communications to J. RENFRO, Manager, 2323 Market Street, Saint Louis, Missouri. GILT EDGE BUFFET! WANTED at the Booker Washington Air Dome St. Louis' newest wrinkle in show business, first class per- formers at all times, female acts, singles or doubles pre- ferred. Send photographs. State all you can do in first letter. Watch The Freeman and see the class of acts we are playing. We seat 800. Address all communications to J. RENFRO, Manager, 2323 Market Street. Saint Louis, Missouri. GILT EDGE BUFFET! Headquarters for Sporting and Theatrical people. I solicit your patronage on the merit of my goods and service. Strangers always made welcome. Noah Warrington Prop., George Franklin and James Collins, Mixers. 112 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Phone, Bomont, 654. Noah Warrington Prop., George Franklin and James Collins, Mixers. 112 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Phone, Bomont, 654. The Netherw Restaurant and Buffet H. F. RIEHL, Propietor, 2806 State Street. Tel. Calumet, 5270. Burlington Bu If you are a lover of a good time, come and see our goods and services. The best entertainers o for Railroad Men and Theatrical People. Phone R. H. PAYNE & J. 2918 STATE STREET, WAN The Goods. Can you deliver them? Can place seasons. Tell all you can do in first letter, stating to the value of your work as is rated by the six weeks open to good people. Address W. F. Memphis, Tenn. "I Ain't Looking for The new song hit, words and music ing a big sensation everywhere. sent, charges prepaid, for 25 cent box 845, Edmonton, Alberta, Cana The Crown Gau Bington Buffet and Cafe of a good time, come and see us. We solicit your patronage on the merl of these. The best entertainers obtainable always on hand. We are headquar- Theatrical People. Phone, Aldine, 2243. E. PAYNE & J. F. BOLING, Props. STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. WANTED! Do you deliver them? Can place first class single and double acts at all times and you can do in first letter, stating time and character of act. We pay accord- your work as is rated by the standard houses of the South. From four to good people. Address W. F. Street, Mgr. Pekin Theatre, 98 S. Fourth St. Looking for no Job for Life" hit, words and music by William E. Shackleford, creat- tion everywhere. This popular composition will be orepaid, for 25 cents. Address Clifford C. Mitchell, Bington, Alberta, Canada. Brown Garden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Burlington Buffet and Cafe If you are a lover of a good time, come and see us. We solicit your patronage on the merl of our railroad Men and Theatrical People. Phone, Aldine, 2245 The Goods. Can you deliver them? Can place first class single and double acts at all times and seasons. Tell all you can do in first letter, stating time and character of act. We pay according to the value of your work as is rated by the standard houses of the South. From four to six weeks open to good people. Address W. F. Street, Mgr. Pakin Theatre, 88 S. Fourth St. Memphis, Tenn. "I Ain't Looking for no Job for Life" The new song hit, words and music by William E. Shackleford, creating a big sensation everywhere. This popular composition will be sent, charges prepaid, for 25 cents. Address Clifford C. Mitchell, box 845, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Crown Garden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Paul La Mero, Manager Finest Theatre of its kind in the Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Rec Harding, Chicago Agent. Full Look! Liv of its kind in the world. Playing only the best in Eight big acts. Recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Cago Agent. Full Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. Finest Theatre of its kind in the world. Playing only the best in Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Harding, Chicago Agent. Full Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. PERFORMERS WANTED FOR F.A.BA Tri-State Single acts, sister teams, novelty producers. Fifteen weeks at the b But you must have the "goods" or to follow this. Salary sure. Priz A. BARRASSO i-State Circuit master teams, novelty acts. Can also use two more A1 fifteen weeks at the best salary that the South can afford. have the "goods" or there's "nothin' doin'." Good time Salary sure. Prize fighters, see Jack Johnson; booz Nation. I pay all transportation over my circuit after te or wire. Wardrobe must be A1. Fred. A. 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Present The Peer of all Colored Commedians JOHN RUCKER (The Alabama Blossom) AND THE DOWN IN DIXIE MINSTRELS America's Foremost Colored Organization 50 Comedians 50 Singers Dancers Musicians 50 Comedians Singers Dancers Musicians ADDRESS: Columbia Theatre Building New York City WANTED First class colored performers, single or double well-dressed acts. None others need apply. Julius J. Seals, Room 4, 308 Center Street, Louisville, Ky. AGENTS! We Supply FREE SAMPLES AGENTS FREE If you mean business, 500 red hot sellers; no junk—but quick-selling, down-to-date hold specialties and new patents. Big picture sales, nearly every home - exclusive territory. Ask for big 128 pcs. eat. free samples and particulars of agents' guarantee. Be first—don't delay - write to day EDGREN Mfg. Co., Factory S Milwaukee, Wis ROYALPALM THEATR GREENVILLE, MISS. In the Field of Sport. MEETING OF JACK AND SAM A RED HOT TALK FEST Both Showed $1,000 and Up, But Put All Back in Their Pockets. (Told by an Eyewitness.) Jack Johnson, the champion heavyweight, and Sam Fowler, the Boston boxer, were the sporting room of the Globe office not long since, and both initially was great excitement. The fact that Johnson and Langford were to meet there and had landed to when the champion came to the Globe in front of his automobiles, the street in front of the building was packed, while in the Globe boxing馆 there were as many men to listen to the argument as the great boxers. bent out. Langford was the first one of the graduates to appear, and five minutes later Johnson came in with a rush, saying, "I am on hand," was the first remark of the champion. "Good morning, Johnson," said Langford. "Johnson did not reply, started as Johnson got seated he started to talk business, and though he and Langford talked for nearly an hour nothing was said, and he leaned Johnson, "we might as Well, began Johnson, "we might as business." well get it right," said Langford, "put up that $2,000 as you said you would do last night." "O, no. replied Johnson, "you put up and I am ready to cover it. I am the champion and not supposed to put up first." "Yes, you are the champion," replied Langford, "but you said last night you would do so. So any further argument on that," said Johnson, "I will acknowledge I did say so last night, but I was a bit hasty, and I got a sleep since differently now." and I soon appeared nettled at acknowledging that fact and, drawing a roll of bills from his pocket, started to make another statement, when he took a toothpick up, marked it with a "tack." I have got $1,000 myself, and he forthwith pulled a roll from his pocket. Johnson, however, did not put us money back, but replied to Langford in a say that there is $1,000 in that roll of yours. Put that up to call for $1,000 tomorrow noon and Jack Johnson will be here on time to cover the full cost. Langford told Johnson to put up the "tack," that it was the same roll he had last night and that not a dime had been spent out of it. "That is what said Johnson, 'I do not spend money.'" Jack Says Bout Wouldn't Draw. After some more "kick" Johnson again not serious and remarked to Langford, "Well, let's talk business, Langford. You know that a bout between two colors is not a promotion, but do not see any promoter offering a $40,000 purse for Johnson and Langford, and for that reason I want the side bet." Well, let's up your money" again. "I am the champion," was the response of Johnson. "If I do not cover tomorrow with latters you post your resume." Johnson later told Kelly. Now come through, Langford. You know I have got you in a trap and you are trying to get out. My father's name is so small, my middle name is 'Bet,' so you see I am a bet. "So is my name 'Bet,'" replied Langford. These were more arguments about who would put up the money first, and during the argument a police officer appeared and yelled to Jack Johnson that if he did not come down to the house, he would not out of the way he would put him in court. Johnson does not like to hear that command, for it is constantly ringing in his ears by pleading with the officer to give him a bit of leeway, Johnson and Langford continued their argument on the same lines, but still they did not come. When Langford expressed some doubt about Johnson having $20,000, the latter pulled a handbook from his pocket showing that he has a big amount on it. Although Johnson kept trying hard to get Langford to put up the $1,000 he had with him, Langford staved him off by telling Johnson to put up his $20,000 "I will give you a fight, Langford," she said. "When Langford expressed the opinion that Johnson was afraid to meet him, you once, Langford, and defended you." "Yes, you did," replied Sam. "but I was only a child, then." Academ Johnson asked Langford to get down to business, and added, with the remark that the police officer had made to him still in his mind: "You will probably cost me the $5 for letting my auto stand outside the building." From later reports it very likely will, for the officer stated that he was going to put Johnson into court for letting his car and more than 20 minutes on the street. That "Golden Smile." When it was plain that no match would be made, Johnson started to save for his auto, but in one case Langford and be photographed. When Langford saw Johnson with his "golden smile" on he could not help making some comment about the smile and being the man that gets them all. said Johnson. "When I appear with that smile the money flows in to me. Although the remarks of both at times was very pointed, neither one of them lost his head and never threatened to do anything but talk. Several times during the argument there were situations, as once Langford and be photographed to Johnson. "Who are you?" Johnson straightened up and $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK MEN----FREE BEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY —YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, failing memory and lame hands, brought on by excesses, unnatural diseases or the forces of youth, that has cured so many mature and nervous men right in their own homes—without any additional help or medicine—that I think any man who wishes to regain his many powers should have a copy. So I have determined to send a copy of the prescription free of charge, in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for it. This prescription comes from a physician who has made a special study of men and is convinced it is the surest-acting combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vitality. I think I owe it to my fellow man to have a copy in confidence, so that any man who is weak and discouraged with repeated failure in drumming himself with harmful patient conditions, secure what I believe is the quickest-acting SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, cure himself at home quietly and quickly, and provide a doctor, Dr. A. E. Robinson, $331 Luck Building, Robert Mich., and I will send you a copy of the recipe in a plain ordinary envelope free from doctors would charge $3.00 to $5.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this. BY HAROLD C. McGATH. putting his forefinger on his breast replied: "I am Jack Johnson, the world's champion heavyweight." A smile was the only return that Langford made. Another time Johnson in replying to a remark of Langford started to quote him: "I will go up with speaking from Rip Van Winkle. As Johnson was leaving the Globe office he said to Langford's manager: "I'm down for quite awhile and when you want to go I guess we can get some one to hold it." "You post yours first," was the parting shot that Langford gave him. "I just got into the car and had hard work piloting his car through the crowd that surrounded it. A few minutes after Johnson's departure Langford Neft Jack Johnson had just finished his argument with Sam Langford at the Globe office when a cable message came the Globe from Victor Breyer, the Paris office to offer Johnne Moore for his end to box Joe Jeanette to a finish in Paris. When Johnson was shown the offer he replied there was nothing doing. The contract contracts run for 30 weeks more, and in April I am going to Europe to fill more engagements," he said. Johnson will leave Boston tomorrow to post a forfeit for his auto race with Bassoldt on Brighton Beach track Oct. 22, which is to be for $10,000 a side. Johnson is now waiting for his new racing car to arrive in Boston and he intends to go to New York, so as to get used to it. KETCHEL SAYS LANGFORD IS RATHER EASY Stanley Ketchel, middleweight champion, is finding time to issue bulletins while he is in the retirement of farm manager John Mack, and marks are to the effect that Sam Langford would not be a difficult opponent to meet in the ring. Ketchel also sizes up Burns, Papke and Kaufman, and infiltrates the boxing to meet the four men and then retire. "Of the four I believe Burns would give me the toughest fight," Ketchel quoted as saying. Burns, who befell Jeffries that Burns gave him the hardest battle of the champion's career. The Canadian just suits me. I once gave Langford the credit being a tough Negro, but now believe he is a tough man. I couldn't get a ghost of a show with Johnson. RAISING FUNDS SO THAT LIL ARTHA WILL HAVE WORTHY COLLATERAL "The Jack Johnson diamond subscription fund belt" is the alphabetical process used to designate and describe a trophy and bit of wearing equipment. It is the entrant heavyweight champion when a committee composed of Baron Wilkins, D. E. Tobias, and Henry C. Parker, his associates, and the subscription from those of Jack Johnson's race who desire to contribute. The design of the proposed belt makes it a gorgeous, sumptuous and elegant piece. The worth in coin of the republic is said to exceed $25,000, with the possibility of though blinded for a moment, knocked ers in Baltimore has received an order for $25,000. When the money for the purpose has been gathered, it is planned that the city making the largest share of the fund stage the presentation banquet, which is said to have hopes; also Montclair, N. J. KETCHEL TO GO IN TRAINING FOR FIGHT WITH JOHNSON Quits Middleweight Class and Will Take on Weight—His Winnings for Charity. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Stanley Ketchel middleweight champion of the world, said here that he would prepare to fight Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship. "I am through with fighting in the middleweight class," said Ketchel, "but I am working for Johnson. I don't want money if I lose, but will give it to charity. I am in the game no longer for the middleweight class, a ranch to gain weight to meet Johnson. Ketchel said he would buy a ranch in Missouri. THEY MEET. Twenty Thousand Dollars Assured for Prospective Fight Between Johnson and Langford-Bout May Take Place Abroad. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER at boxing. He is going to send for him and put him through a course of training with the idea of getting him in professional game here. As an amateur Siebeck has beaten all the best that England can produce. Walter thinks he can make the big fighter beat Johnson. He can make the big fighter weigh 205 pounds in fight trim, and he is in condition all the time. He is a farmer down in darkest Africa. It will be noted that the entire sport is some white man to meet his ebony highness. "Wanted a Man" is the labeling of the situation, and he has yet to appear unless the "darkest Africa" white man farmer and incidentally athlete is screwed up to the screaming place. The fact of it is that it will take a plum good one to meet Mr. Johnson. He will have to prove his strength is about his neck and shoulders, making that part of his physique as formidable as the frontpiece of an elephant. Regular made men, no matter how well trained and developed, may But stay a moment. Now comes Langford on the scene once more. The other ally in Boston at the army headquarters multitude Mr. Langford didn't do a thing but climb through the ropes and stopped Mr. Johnson's argument right then and now. Langford demands attention and won the attention of the his nerve. Jack actually got considerate, saying, out of respect for the situation, that he came to Boston with the hopes of signing up papers be he sounded mighty good to Langford. The pair shook hands as a binding to what had been done and said. Some 'one speaking of the-matter had the following to say: "The long and nolly chin clatter between Champion Jack Johnson and Sam Langford was expected to end Wednesday's season. He was a local newspaper office, each with a $20,000 roll in his pocket to bind a match for the world championship. "My flight Johnson for $20,000 in a cellar of the house as the challenge issued by Langford." Well, it appears that the fight won't have to come off in a cellar since the Johnson-Langford will scrap in the near future. Speaking of that $20,000 for the Johnson-Langford go, Well, Hugh McLennon, boss of the Johnson-Langford, offering a purse of $30,000 if the two will meet in London. The offer came by cable. Just what will be done with the latter, however, will say is tempting in that it is a great increase in the purse, and then the chances of a good old unmarried man will say is tempting. But it is no means certain that the Britishers care any more about the scarpers than the Americans. The Americans are the cutest year-round tinker's — for a fight, setting the thing down as brutal. But when the Johnson-Jeffries go unmarried, the tinker's less unmarried. So a genuine old knock-out scrap is hardly to be expected at least with great profit. Clandestine meets are not conducive to the health of the gate re- It will not be surprising if the fight is pulled off in Australia, where there seems to less and less access to prize fighting. It should come about that the fight takes place in the land of Kangaroos it would be the very poetry of circumstance, since the prize from Burns it would be a very tragedy of circumstance if the prize were here taken from Johnson by Langford. Speaking again about Jack Johnson, this paragraph was recently picked up: Jack Johnson was a friend of friends are on an auto tour of Neg England. Large crowds waited his arrival and swarmed in and around the hotel when he arrived in Johnson had supper served in his room and but few people saw him. There was no sign of hostility manifested. Johnson was not the White mountains, in New Hampshire. YOUNG DIXON OUTPOINTED. The Elusive English Scrapper Too Fast —Colored Boy, Put Up Good Fight. NEW YORK—Young Ahearne, the elusive English scraper, outpointed by Dixon, the other night in the feature bout ten rounds at the Sharkey. A. C. The "human jumpingjack" and bloodied by one landed by Dixon. Ahearne, with his unceasing left jab, played havoc with his colored opponent, and had to run back to the bounds of the bout. Dixon was made to appear ridiculous as he attempted to land on Ahearne. It was only in the last round that Dixon was tired as a result of his efforts in the previous sessions, that Young Dixon got to him and was able to connect with the right hand of Ahearne's body. Though Ahearne went to the canvas three times during the bout, twice in the last round, none of the downs of Dixon Ahearne got tangled with himself in hoping about the ring and tripped himself. The only knockdown of the bout was the round, when he landed a straight left flush on the Negro's jaw sending him to the mat. Dixon was up in a jiffy, how Dixon outclassed Ahearne in fighting, but he was unable to conect on account of the jumping methods employed by his opponent. Dixon was completely tired as a result of following Ahearne about the ring. Ahearne employed only one hand throughout the bout. He used one hand to grip the Dixon's face. Dixon's face was puffed from the jabs, and his lip was cut. He failed to show his usual hitting ability on account of the dazed his opponent with those jabs, rocking his head every time they connected. The only round besides the tenth in which the Negro had a decision was the sixth. He followed Ahearne about the ring until he cornered him and then started to punchee. In that style Dixon excelled, sending several stinging left and right hand punches to Ahearne's stom OVATION FOR KAUFMAN. Gets the Glad Hand When He Is Put Off at Baltimore. BALTIMORE—No out-of-town pugilist in the ring history of Baltimore that accorded Al Kaufman, the big Californian, as he stepped from his train, accompanied by his coach today. Kaufman looks in great shape for his six-round mill with Al Kublak, the Michigan giant, before Joe Horn's athletic Club on next Monday night. NEW HAVEN, Conn.—According to Jack Jeffries, brother Jim was doped at Reno. Jack came here for the purpose of seeing if any of the apparatus there might be adopted and installed in his training to handle some of the American fighters who recently left this country under Hugh McIntosh's wing. Jim was one of Jim's mental and physical breakdown since his defeat, Jack said: "I was a mental or physical wreck, such as some writers are trying to make him out to be. Of course he took his defeat very much to heart and was crushed, the realization it all, was overwhelming." and under the care of Mrs. Jeffries is getting back into shape. For awhile he was respondent, but that seems to have passed. "I will carry to the grave with me the letter that he was drugged before he entered the hospital," Jim statement a day after Jim reached that one one had slipped something to. He had had no reason since to change his behavior, andement. Anyone can see by the pictures Jim's old-time rushing tactics were missing and that he 'wasn't there.' Nothing else helped him up like that unless it was done." Dixie Kid Gets Jolt. NEW YORK, September 20.—The welterweight laurels of Dixie Kid are limp and frost bitten today as the result of a fight that the colored man received last night at Fighting Dick Nelson. The Dixie Kid is on the eve of sailing for Paris to pick off the easy fruit that hangs so low on there. Nelson showed the best line of fights. He has displayed in New York and had a big shade on Dixie all the way. M'INTOSH OFFERS BIG PURSE. Promoter Would Post $30,000 for Johnson and Langford. BOSTON—Cables from Hugh McInister, an Australian light promoter, offer ailing patients a chance to pursue to meet in London, may result in a agreement of the much talked of battle. BATTLE CREEK MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chandler, Saturday, Sept. 10, a six-pound baby boy. ...Mrs. M. Jennings, of Chicago, III., is stopping in this city, a few days as the Musical Club met at the M. Belle, Hardwick last. Thursday, afternoon ...The Pastor's Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. W. Jefferson last Thursday. from Oxford, Marshall has received word from Oxford, Marshall that he is the point of death...Mrs. L. Saulspaugh has left for Detroit, Mich., to attend the State Fair. From there she will leave for Youngstown, Ohio, where she expects meetings with her family, for a meeting was held at the A. M. E. Church at Sunday...The Willing Workers' Society met at the home of Mrs. Lucy Buckner. ...Mrs. W. L. Hodges is visiting in Knoxville, Tenn., as the guest of her husband, William Hodges, a pride party occurred at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Gregory last Saturday evening, Sept. 17, the occasion being the former's fifty-eighth birthday. About twenty guests were present. Short speeches were the social occasions, the light societies sessions and all departed at a late hour, wishing the Rev. Mr. Gregory many more such happy birthdays...Mrs. M. A. Corothers has returned home from Crete, ind., and returned to Oxford, where she relatives...Miss Helms and Mr. R. L. Warren were married in Detroit last Monday, Sept. 12...Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson have returned from Marshall, where she attended the county fair...Phone your items to the 1463-R Glad Williams, agents. NAVESOLA. TEX. Miss Adelia Beck left last Saturday for Houston, Texas.....Miss Jessie Morgan returned to Dallas last Friday, having spent a pleasant summer with friends and relatives here.....Mr. Lee Brown was in the city a few days last week.....Miss Jessie Morgan returned through en route to Prairie View, Texas.....All will regret very much to learn of the death of Aunt Molly Boson. The bereaved family and friends have our thanks. The building has been completed and work has already started on the construction of the new school building for the colored citizens of Navasota. The building will be two stories high, and it is reported that it will cost $100,000. The building has been long wanted in Navasota. It will be ready for use by the 1st of January. Miss Gladys McQueen left for Prairie View, Texas, last Sunday.....Mr. Hickman is the last week. Mrs. H. McKinnon is on the sick list. You can always secure THE FREEMAN any time by seeing agent. PRIDE OF THE BAR ROOM METAL POLISH ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. For Scouring, Cleansing and Polishing BAR FIXTURES, DRAIN BOARDS, Sample and Premium List Free. American Metal Cream, liqueur or paste. Pride of the Kneelpaper, powder. Your dealer has it, if not, write us. Manufacturers The Harvey Chemical Co., La Fayette, Ind. Chicago office 95 Washington street. Phone, Randolph, 1751. Indianapolis office 82 South Moridian street. Phone 8886. street. New Phone 5886. Louisville, Ky., office. 215 E. Jefferson St. Denver, Colo., office. 2148 Lawrence St. Brooklyn, N. Y., office. 512 Broadway. 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We deliver goods direct to consumers and pay all express charges. Give us a Trial Order. John Rauch Cigar Co. - Indianapolis, Ind. Guaranteed Absolutely BETTER THAN THE BEST Purity Ginger Ale Imported Style 10 Doz. In Barrel, $7.00 Net. HEPTOL Comp., S. Louis. GOING TO KANSAS CITY? Don't stop until you get to the Afro-American Employment and Realty Co.'s Office and Hotel. They will give you a room, get you a job, sell you a business or home, find your friends or relatives. We cater to 40,000 Negroes. Main Office & Hotel 1005 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo. Leland Giants BaseBall Park The first and only colored Ball Club in the Union to become Champions in a white league. Base Ball played scientifically and gentlemanly every Sunday at 3:30 p. m., before the best people. Capital National Bank UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Capital - - - - - $ 500,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $220,000.00 Resources - - - - - $6,400,000.00 OFFICERS: FRANK D. 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Member Representatives Wanted Write QUICK. Enclose 100 ccl ink or stamps for Union Journal Magazine three months, with a letter of recommendation as a Beneficial, Protective membership with agency appointment. Address the home office. 8 Handsome, elegant weaves that lend themselves so admirably to all sorts of tailoring purposes. "Nattie" Homespun, the new tailoring cloth that is proving so popular with leading dressmakers. It is slightly rough, but has a firm, strong body. The colors are all the newest; 54 inches wide. Raisin, tobacco, cadet, olive, navy, etc. $2.50 a yard. Armure Cheviot, another favorite in the lighter weight tailorings, a heavy armure royal weave, in latest shades of mode, brown, navy, gendarme, cadet and sea lion, a new dark green; 56 inches wide. $1.50. Basket Cloth Weaves, in great demand; our best French importations, in dark, rich street colorings; 44 inches wide, $1.25. Many entirely new weaves and colors, in weights of every kind, from the chiffon voile to rough homespuns, both mixtures and plain. —2d floor, east aisle. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Mrs. Dr. B. J. Prince is rapidly recovering her health. Mr. Henry Johnston, of Terre Haute, Ind., was in the city this week on business. The principal Ball of School No. 17 had the misfortune of breaking his leg this week by falling. Mr. Z. H. Smith, of St. Louis, passed through the city this week on his way home from Mackinac Island. Miss Josephine E. Holmes, principal of the school, was in the city this week visiting friends. Dr. Dan Williams, the celebrated physician and surgeon, of Chicago, was a caller at The Freeman office Wednesday. Dr. Daniel H. Williams was tendered a banquet at the Waisters' Club last Wednesday evening by the leading citizens of Indianapolis. Mr. Joseph D. Knox has resumed his job as a teacher in the English Hotel, after a successful season with the Cataract Hotel at Niagara Falls. The aged mother of Charles and Joseph Baughman and Mrs. Catherine Armstead passed away last Wednesday at the Clock, at her home, 814 Bradshaw street. Mr. E. W. Harper, well known in this city, has finished a successful season at Napa Valley in the International Hotel at Napa Falls, and will spend his vacation at Montreal. Among the physicians in the city this week attending the meeting of the Medical Association were: Dr. Richard W. Walker, Kyi, Dr. M. A. Blackburn, of New Albany, Ind., and Dr. S. C. Alexander. Miss Priscilla Thompson, of Rossmoyne, Cincinnati, O., after a pleasant visit with relatives in Chicago, arrived at Napa Valley to show the guest of her brother, Mr. Aaron B. Thompson, of 2109 Howard street. SIMPSON CHAPEL CHURCH. Simpson Chapel raised $436 in the rally last Sunday. Rev. H. W. Tate preached in the morning, and Rev. Dr. Prince at the afternoon service. The choir was composed of some beautiful songs, rendered to the delight of the audience. INFORMATION WANTED. I desire information concerning my daughter, Sallie Conyer, who, when last boarded, was sent to Danapolis, Ind. Please send information to Martin Conyer, col.) Danyelle, Tennile. TAVERN CLUB ENTERTAINS A delightful entertainment was given at the Waiters' Club dancing hall on Friday, and the auspices of the Tavern Club. The president and his committee had everyone there, and they must say that it was the greatest of the season. The Tavern Club is becoming the most popular club of the city, and we have promised to entertain once a month. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Everybody is invited to attend the platform meeting to be held in Simpson Chapel Sunday at 3 p.m. by the Colored Young Men's Christian Association. A splendid program has been arranged consisting of solos and instrumental music. Addresses will be made by various pastors of the city churches and members of the committee of management. This will be the first public meeting of the year, and will be of great interest to all friends of the Y. M. From Union C No more do-you important Internat Over 1,6 60,000 by leaps An C, A. Mr. George L. Knox, the chairman of the committee of management, will preside, and the orchestra and Glee Club will perform, in the musical program. Everybody is invited to be present. Monday night will be the opening of the class, which is conducted each year in the association building. This class is for men desiring to help themselves to a foreign language, an Italian language, arithmetic, etc., and for men desiring to review for civil service examinations. The sessions will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is charged for the six months' course. A call at the association office will secure for you the desired information. The class offers a splendid opportunity to all who are desirous of taking some course in the different classes which are conducted. The Tuesday night class is of 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. super; class session at 7 p.m., dismissing at 8 p.m. The Sunday morning class meets at 8 a.m. and Bible study. These classes are open to any man. BETHEL CHURCH. Since the return of Dr. Smythe to his pastorate it seems as if Bethel is promised even a more successful year than the last. The pastor, last Sunday was unusually large and the officers say that the collection was all right. Nearly 20 persons have joined church since the rise of the conference. The pastor will preach tomorrow until Sunday. Subject to the Works of God, the evening subject, "The Purifying Power of Affliction." C. M. E. CHURCH, DRAKE AND WEST STS. Epworth League meeting every Sunday evening at 7:30. Lillian Wilson, president; Lucinda E. Cook, secretary; Charles H. Cook, in charge of literary campaign. Cameron for next Sunday; Remarks. Charles H. Cook; solo. Mrs. H. H. B. Shobe; select reading, Miss H. D. Jackson; a talk, W. M. Lewis. Stag social next Tuesday evening. The men will cook and serve. Admission free. Visitors invited. Next Sunday closes the conference year. After spending a few days in the city looking after the work, Presiding Elder Copeland has returned home. Rev. T. E. Edwards, pastor. SIMPSON CHAPEL NOTES. The grand rally on the indebtedness of the church was a success. The rally was continued over next Sunday and a report will be made next week. preach at 11 a.m. on the cfmwy mah preach at 11 a.m. on the Tate, Dale preach at 11 a.m. on the Valley of Dry Bones." Mrs. ema. Mason, evangelist, will preach at Chapel on Thursday night, the 20th, in the interest of the pipe organ fund. The class rally will be held The quarterly class rally will be held the 18th. DIRECTORY For Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Members. In an effort to get the present addresses of all the members of Allen Chapel, A. M. E. Church, we run this blank in the papers, and ask all the members of the church to send it to the church next Sunday. This is very important, as we are going to make a directory of all the members of the church and publish it in book form. Do not delay, but fill out this directory, and return it to the church next Sunday. Membership Blank. If out of Indianapolis, mail blank to 1405 Yander street, J. R. Harvey, pastor. PENSACOLA. FLA. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. G. W. Lewis, principal of the Pensacola Normal School, has issued a splendid catalogue of the school for the pamphlet informs you that the school is in better condition to do good work than ever before, under competent instructors, and in instrumenta taught. The pamphlet is one dollar per month in advance. Classes above the grades, two dollars. Rev. Lewis is doing a grand work in uplifting the race. Let progressive young undertaker, left last Monday for New Orleans to take a special course in embalming...Mrs. T. R. Abbey, in turkeyee Institute, where she went to visit relatives...Misses Bessie and Beatrice Gordon left last week for Turkegee Institute, where she went to visit relatives...Mr. Chas. McCaskell has been on the sick list. Miss Mabel Beant left last week for Tuskegee, Ala., where she will attend school. She who attended a Baptist National convention, held in the city of New Orleans, la. were Mrs. Ellen Malone, Mrs. Ruby Collins Johnson, Rev. Thomas Bellinger, Mrs. Catherine Jones, The Pensacola Giants defeated the Warring Stars last Friday at Lincoln Park. A very successful pamphlet informs E. W. Prickett and J. W. Asberry are attending the Baptist Convention in New Orleans this week. Mrs. Clara L. Jorrell informs who she has not seen in thirty years. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. EVANSVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. All is on the quiet in the old village since the 22nd, on which date the Y. M. C. A. had a splendid turnout at Garvin's ceremonies, set clearly before the people the object of the gathering. Following a timely address by Rev. W. H. Anderson, post the Hon. Francis Jones, of Henderson, Ky., spoke on the "Past, Present and Future Negro." This subject was handled masterly by this young man, his audience spellbound for about one hour. Everybody had a good time... We were highly entertained at our meeting, a representative of the conference (white) which convened in our city... Our Y. M. C. A. night school opens in the next week, with a splendid body of teachers. Let us boost the Y. M. C. A. DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. Ben, Everett returned to McMurray, to finish this term, and will be known as Dr. Everett in the near future. . . A home from Kansas City for the winter, and is filling an indefinite engagement at the Grand Central Theater. . . A. Eckert, President of the report nightly at the Swiss Airdome. . . Report to Griffin, the Freeman agent in Dallas, if you fail to get this paper on the website, you will have days at Colorado Springs, Cgoo. . . Mr. Everett has accomplished something in the professional vaudeville show business here that the race should be proud of at a time when the public is getting of salaries raised, and the elimination of vulgarity on the stage where he is manager, and is causing performance problems. . . Never read the paper before, which is the talk in the homes of many...The friends of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Humphrey wish to soon learn of the recovery of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Humphrey time...Visitors to this city should see the various Negro business houses, lodge halls, churches, clubs and homes before leaving...It will be of some value to them...Man. Quite a number of misses have entered the Colored Catholic School, corner Cochran and Allen streets, for the term...Mr. Sam Winn has recently punished the addition, where it is high and cool...Rain would be a welcome visitor at any old time nowadays...The trust-busting show of Sells-Floto got the coin their part and the other fellows' too. Go it sugar cane, circus day is yours...The ladies of the famous Lasso Social Club received Friday night at the Malese Wade, who left Saturday morning for McNarry, where he will finish his course of studies as a physician and surgeon. has been shaken, shees to the elite of metropolis, to the elite of known fact that he was raised here. DEATH OF MRS. REBECCA PARIS. An Upright and Busy Life Ended at the Ripe Age of 65 Years. CHARLESTOWN, Ind., Sept. 24—Mrs. Rebecca Paris, a highly respected lady of this city, died at her home on September 15th, at the age of sixty-five years, ten months and ten days. Deceased was born in the city of her mother. She was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to John W. Paris, May 10, 1866. Their union was blessed by the birth of ten children, six of whom survive. Mrs. Paris was born in the city of her mother and joined the A. M. E. church, in which she proved a faithful and untiring member until she was called to her reward. She was always liberal, contrite to many and committed to the church her choice, and owing to her faithfulness, was retained as chairman of the Stewardess for many years. Her funeral was held on the 14th of June, A. M. E. church, Rev. G. F. Crossland, the pastor, officiating. The obsequies were largely attended by the best citizens of both races, which was a great honor. He esteem in which she was held. The interment was at the Charlestown cemetery. SHEFFIELD. ALA. PIQUA, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. PARKERSBURG. W. VA. Miss Alice Whitaker, of Charleston, will spend Sunday with Miss Martha Brown on Sixth street enroute to Starler College...Mrs. Phyllis, Hayes arrived on Saturday morning, having a short time at Madison. Conn...Mrs. Robert Jackson, of Pittsburg, is spending a pleasant time in the city as the guest...Mrs. Elizabeth, a teacher for her home Tuesday. exp. M. Mesdames Holloway and Watson, of Sisterville, were visitors here, during the summer, when she was at W. I. Whelcraft, who has been very much indisposed, is able to be out again.... Miss Louisa Johnson, after spending a day at the beach and pleasure boat, has her home on at Tenth street.... Mrs. Sarah Griffin and daughter, Miss Joanna, left Tuesday or Muszur returned to this city after spending ten days at Columbus.... October 9 has been set aside, when a special effort will be made to raise funds to repair the Ann Street hall.... Miss Grace Enright talked very probably to a good size congregation, and writing ...Miss Claudia Watkins, Miss Ethel Carr and Messrs. Harry Moots, Earl Goodman, Miss Martha Hunt, and on Tuesday to enter Howard University at Washington, D. C., as students.... Misses Byrd Rone and and Joanna Warner, the teacher for vaner school Wednesday afternoon. Miss Rone was on the way home from Zanesville, O., where she had been spending the day at the Cook, of Marietta, were the guests of Prof. Jefferson, on Swann street, Thursday evening, at Oble, of Fairfax the week and in the city the guest of Wirt Jones. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Ella Dorsey is able to be out after being in the City Hospital for ten weeks. . .Miss Beatrice Holmes, of N.J., gave us a whirl of what Pittsburgh this week. . .King & Cousins have opened a restaurant at 21 Chestnut street. . .Mrs. Mary Taylor is visiting friends and ataches to Mclevan and his wife this week. Miss Larry Candice and Mr. Allie Kinney visited Bellaire, Wheeling, Columbus and Pittsburg last week. . .Mrs. Jamie Baldwin, of Cleveland, visited Mrs. Larry Candice and Mr. Allie Kinney visited Bellaire, Wheeling, Columbus and Pittsburg last week. . .Mrs. Jamie Baldwin, of Cleveland, visited Mrs. Larry Candice and Mr. Allie Kinney visited Bellaire, Wheeling, Columbus and Pittsburg last week. . .Mrs. Jamie Baldwin, of Cleveland, visited Mrs. Larry Candice and Mr. Allie Kinney visited Bellaire, Wheeling, Columbus and Pittsburg last week. . .The Cheney's Expectorant—a quick relief for Coughs, Colds and Gripe. All Druggists, 25c. WE FIT THEM ALL THE SHORT THE STOUT THE MEDIUM THE TALL THE SLENDER Suits Furs Washington Cloak & Suit Co. 4 East Washington Street Skirts Dresses WHY PAY MORE? WHY PAY MORE? When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $13 50. No extra charges for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I will convince you that you save a 5 spot. STATE LOSES REVENUE, BUT DRINKING INCREASES. STATE LOSES REVENUE, BUT DRINKING INCREASES. GEOE KEITH COMPANY TRADE MARK REG U.S.PAT OKE 75 Cts. SUIT CASES and Up TRAVELING B 229 East Washington BLO Unredeemed watches and diamonds. Money advanced liberally on articles of value. All business strictly confidential. Open evenings until 9 p. m. Saturdays until 10:30 p. m. WE FIT T THE SHORT THE STOUT THE ME Suits Washington Cl Furs 4 East Washington WHY PAY When Moyer can make you a nifty all for peg top trousers, fancy cuff will convince you th MOYER, 111 W. Was Wildowers and Widows' Club were the guests of Mrs. Arnold, of Poland, Tuesday evening.. Willis Collins is very fond of Mrs. Arnold, of Poland.. Mr. and Mrs. C, F. Tyler and Mrs. Iva Matthews, of Franklin, Pa., were the guests of Dr. and Attorney Simpson. Mrs. Simpson was the enroute to Cleveland by automobile.. Clarence Allen, of Franklin, Pa., was the guest of Mr. Richards Thursday at 6 p. m. Mrs. Simpson was the guest of friends Sunday.. The members of the B. Y. P. U. of the Mahoney Avenue Baptist church, under the direction of Mrs. Simpson, Sunday at 6 p. m. A n e t sum was raised.. Rev. Gardner Ross, of Xenia, was in the city last week, dear Miss Lena Turn to Wilberforce for school next week.. Mr. Williams, of Lisbon, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Berry Sun- 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. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheaatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 ots (stamp) has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blojan, druggest. Indianapolis, Ind. READ YOUR OWN FURNITURE--My Chart reveals the meaning of each card. How to lay them out and read them. Your secrets remain your own. Send 50c. R. Jones, Dept. A, 604 E. 33rd Street. Chicago. All kinds of Job Work done at THE FREE MAN cheaper than you can get it any- where else. All kinds of cards printed. Any friends visiting you call up The Freeman and let us know. Telephone Number, New 280. Be a railway mail clerk office clerk, let carrier or storekeeper-gauger and receive from $80 to $150 per year. Let us assist you to pass with a high grade in the fall examinations. For full particulars, address. The Dixie AGENTS WANTED. To sell the best household articles on the market. Particulars free. Write today. Address mail to The Household of Jay Manufacturing Company, 607 West Harris street, Normal, Illinois. SPECIAL NOTICE TO DALLAS CITY SUBSCRIBERS AND READERS All papers will be mailed direct to your residence number hereafter, and any changes in your address will be made on request to me at 150 Main street, or 596 Oakham street. Capt. J. G. Griffin, agent WILKERSON HOTEL. If you are looking for a well-kept hotel, stop at the Wilkerson, Good, and Northgate hotels. Set Sets leading table. Special rates to the theatrical parties. Regular meals. 12 to 15 cents. Special meals to 8 p.m. 25 cents. Don't forget to ask for chill cone and spaghetti, 10 cents per portion. Oysters as you wish. 15 cents. 15 North Senate avenue. Phone 4687. The decrease in revenue from liquor licenses in 1909, as compared to 1908, in towns, cities and counties of Indiana amounted to $261,455.06. The total revenues paid the towns, cities and counties in 1909 was $991,751.98, while in 1908 it was $1,252,207.04. The compilation shows that $353,700 in license fees was received by the various counties in 1909, as compared to $444,000 in 1908. Cities which collected $616,574.90 in 1909 collected $770,966.23 in 1908. License fees accruing to Indiana towns in 1909 amounted to a total of $21,477.08, as compared to $37,-810.81 in 1908. The various boards of county commissioners issued 3,537 retail saloon licenses in 1909, as compared to 4,444 in 1908. The report shows that 555 saloons closed their doors in 1909 as the result of the passage of the county local option law—Indianapolis Star. --- Walk-Over Way Thousands of Pairs, hund dreds of styles of NEW FALL SHOES STYLES THAT MAKE YOU SMILE See Our Windows WALK OVER BOOT SHOP 28 North Pennsylvania Street ES AND BIG BAGS Don't miss the bargains we are offering in this big sale. LOOM'S Telephone Main 251 ads. of special days A BIG JOB LOT OF TRUNKS $1.50 and up. THEM ALL MEDIUM THE TALL THE SLENDER Cloak & Suit Co. Skirts Washington Street Dresses AY MORE? enty all-wool Suit for $13 50. No extra charges by cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I you that you save a 5 spot. Opp. Claypool Hotel. WANTED. and manicure; first class; answer. Write Mrs. T. D. East Main street, Brazil. Haldresser no other need Godley, 109½ Ind. Wesley Bailey. Architect. Drawing plans for cottages, fats, churches and lodge halls. Will build or superintend them. Plan a plane on short trees from rough sketches and mail them to any part of the country. Country work solicited. Rear 168 Randolph, Room 76 to 78, Chicago, IL. The Freeman can be bought at the following places: In East Knoxville at the Knoxville Country Club, Devault and Burke's barber shop, East Vine avenue. In Mechanicville. Floyd's confectionery, Clinton street, and from the agent, Ethel K. Kennedy, 309 James paper is also on sale at Brewers' Park. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD To any one sending the correct address and whereabouts of H. R. Bruton, who was a whelreight at Dunbarton, S.C. twenty-eight years ago; Prince Bruton, Sam Bruton. Edward Bruton and Charles Bruton, all of Dumfries. Address Lost Relative care of The Freeman. A Modern Hair Store Mrs. Millie Alexander, hair dresser and man- ufacturer, carries a full line of Hair goods. Write or call 223 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Phone Old, Main 5608. Spears & Brown, Carriages, Coupes and Baggage Wagons for Hire. 1100 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. Home Phone 4671. For Sale! All kinds of Furniture and Second Hand Goods; see me before buying. J. W. SCHWAB, 1556 Columbia Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. CITY DERS your de any or 596 Griffin. M. B. THE WONDERFUL HAIR GROW'R This preparation gives complete satis- faction with or without Irons and promotes the growth of the Hair. A free trial will convince you of its merit Prepared by M. B. Co. 2714 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo. FOR SALE BY DRUGISTS M. B. Hair Grower. 25c; M. B. Shampoo. 25c. Agents Wanted. HE, BUT DRINKING INCREASES, Although the county option law has operated to close 989 saloons in the state, the most of these having been closed because of whiskey according to the federal government report for the Indianapolis district for the fiscal year ending July 1, 2015. The county option law has completed the operation of beer remained virtually the same, in comparison with the preceding fiscal year. The increased amount of whiskey summed in the district government revenue $553,782.78, the total collections for the year on this class of liquor being $9,347,132.73. The from beer showed a decrease to $10,145.45, the from beer being $638,199.50. Previous to the holding of county option elections, 1,027 saloons had been put out of business in the state operation of the township where ward record information figures can not be taken into consideration in connection with the report of the federal government since these remonstrances were effective before the beginning of the year effective by the federal report—Indianapolis News. ---