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Until Jan.1,1911, The Freeman one year for $1.00. Send in your subscription at nce. INDIANAPOLIS DECEMBER 10, 1910 PUBLIC LIBRARY The FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 49 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS. 85c; ONE YEAR. $1.50. DR. J. E. SHEPPARD'S GOOD WORK EXTOLLED National Religious Training School Carrying Light Into Darkest Dixie-Editor Murphy to be Honored. --- The Summer Chautauqua is a perm- nent school where students work and use for next summer. elaborate than that carried on with such satisfactory results last July. The pleasing announcement is made that the National Religious Training School has secured the services of that influential and always progressive young man, Dr. Shepard, as financial agent. Dr. Shepard is fortunate in this acquisition, for Prof. H. Harackins, the director of educators in the country, but he is one of North Carolina's most substantial business men. He is a farmer who is not a businessman, but he is the finest products known to that State. He is making friends for the school by the score and already the subscription signs of beautiful growth. Dr. Shepard is the director of industrial training is being bracketed with Tuskegee as the two greatest centers of racial uplift in the South, and, industrial training is a common cause, the outcome can not be other than profitable to all concerned. A BANQUET IN HONOR OF EDITOR MURPHY The newspaper men and others of the District are in hearty accord with the proposition to tender to Editor John H. Ledger, in commemoration of his 70th anniversary, which occurs on Christmas day. For twenty years or more Mr. Murphy has been a force in the journalistic best ranks, he has, by honesty and courage, won for himself a place of power and influence in state and nation. He has made the Afro-American Ledger strong and it never fails to speak out in the meeting, whether its convictions are popular or not at the time. Mr. Murphy has a wife and nine children. Each of his children, besides having high school education, it never fails to speak out in itself is enough to entitle Mr. Murphy to a dinner fit for a king. The details are being worked out by Hugh E. McBeth, editor of the Baltimore Times; Franklin F. Johnson, editor of the Columbia Harry S. Cummings, Grand Chancellor George A. Watty and other prominent citizens of Baltimore. Washington will be largely represented on the subscription list of the tap. The date will probably be Monday evening, December 25. NEGROES ABSORBING THE HEART OF WASHINGTON. Rapidly the thrifty negroes are taking possession of the heart of Washington's most desirable residential section. The northeast quarter of the city, from Florida to Maryland and from North Capitol to Seventh Avenue, is being bought up or rented by colored people of the better type. Houses that could not have been built in the past are now being gladly offered to colored tenants, and streets inaccessible a decade ago to the race are now almost completely filled by negroes. The whites are among the most comfortable sections, leaving some of the finest and most comfortable homes to negroes in the regions most convenient to the stores and tractional industries. T street, Wallach Place, S street, and others equally desirable, where no negroes lived a few years ago, are owned by negroes, and now are owned by whites. B street, on east side above W, and the Cameron Apartment House at Tenth and Vermont avenue, are open to colored tenants. The street is being given back to whites, and it is regarded as only a question of time when the Oswego and Exeter Apartment Houses will be let to colored people, to be followed later by the white residents. The statement that the influx of negroes tends to depreciate the value of property is disputed by a well-informed real estate man. While the property in a colored neighborhood is more than worth with whites for residential use, it is a good investment, for colored people are compelled to pay from $2 to $5 more per month than with whites. The hundred dollars on the selling price, in favor of the whites. Good property in a colored neighborhood is never idle; consequently, at advanced rentals, it is a gift-edged, and not practical as much rigidity as in any Southern community, but the quick-witted negroes are embarking in business for themselves and turning race into business, and not after the dollars the white institutions disdain to accept on equal terms. ELKS HOLD "LODGE OF SORROW". Columbia Lodge No. 85, Independent Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, held memorial services Sunday every day at the R. R. Horner spoke on "The Relation of Fraternal Organizations as It Affects the Race," and James E. Mills, Grand Exalted Ruler of one branch of the Elks, delivered the eulogy. held at the Auditorium on Eighth street, S. E., by Morning Star Lodge No. 40, with Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, and Cornelius R. Richardson as the orators of the The attendance at both meetings were large. THE ROBERT T. FREEMAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910. A CONSIDERATION. A NICKLE. HOW MUCH DOES A LOAF OF BREAD COST? 10 LIGARY DIAMOND $5000 HOLLYWOOD Blessed is he that considers the poor. dren in the schools have defective teeth. The children are the child and against its efficiency as a student. The new system is working fine. The action of the eyes of the school children. THE COUNCIL OF THE UPPER CLASSMEN. Prof. W. H. H. Hart, of the Howard Law School, was the principal speaker last Friday evening at the special platform meeting in Andrew Rankin Memorial Hall, the University of Upper Classman's Council of Upper Classman of Howard University. Prof. Hart's theme was "The Law Eternal," and he did full justice to his great theme, pointing out the divine order and system that control all nature throughout the universe. President W. P. Thirkield followed with a brief, but happy speech. Excellent musical amateur performance by Ms. Alexander, Miss Eva B. Dykes and Miss M. Jones. James C. Waters, the painstaking president of the Council of Upper Classman, informed address on "Upper classmanism," making clear the high and serious purpose of the organization that it has a broad, constructive policy of race and inclusion, and series of instructive lectures has been arranged, of which due announcement will be made. The Upper Classman has now a number about two hundred, due to the earnest and capable leadership of President Waters. TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell addressed a book of philanthropists in New York this week. --- The Vermont Avenue Baptist Church will probably not call a pastor before spring, to succeed the late Rev. G. W. Bee, the late Rev. D. W. Webber, the late Rev. D. Webber Davis of Richmond, will be selected when the time comes to make the call. Rev. J. Franklin Walker, of Cincinnati, is favorably mentioned also. Secretary Chances Dear Norton is making a host of friends among the colored people who have occasion to visit the White House. The prices of admission at the New Howard Theater have been reduced to 10, 20 and 30 cents. The report that there is to be a reservation for colored people is denied by the management. There is to be absolutely no discrimination, and all shows that can be secured will be booked. . . . Erb Robinson, the well-known comedian, has assumed the management of Ford Dabney's Theater, during the illness of Manager George W. Hamilton, who is a long-time affiliation at Wendell men's Hospital. Mr. Robinson himself is doing a "turn" this week, and Madeline Cooper ("Kinky") and Evon Robinson, both clever singers and dancers, are on the high-class bill. John Merick, of Howard University, went to Durham, N. C., to attend the wedding of his sister, Miss Geneva Belle, November 30. T. Spencer Finley, who is in the second season of his successful comedy run, has been given full charge of the stage management of the Hiawatha Theater. Mr. Finley has been able to put on acts that could not otherwise be secured. He can be depended upon, to give the Hiawatha patrons a show that will please them. Miss Minnie Brown, the winsome New York prima donna, is now in her fifteenth week as an attraction in Washington's best playhouse. This is a record unprepared for the occasion, for she has visited the capital. Miss Brown has developed a clientele all her own, and her friends are found in the audience at any theater fortunate enough to get her name on the cover. Miss Brown is still at the Porker and her popularity shows no signs of waning. The centennial anniversary of the birth of Charles Sumner is to be fittingly observed here January 6. Miss Nanie M. Burroughs will be at the National Training School for the Christmas holidays. Dr. J. E. Shepard, president of the National Religious Training School, Durham, has collected the funds for the building in the South, before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association at an early date. President W. P. Thirkield, of Howard University, is urging the alumni to push the collection of funds for the building of the $25,000 gymnasium for the school on the hill. Science hall is to be dedicated soon. Architect W. Sidney Pittman has returned from Durham. Cigar he has taken in the finishing touches to the fine White Rock Baptist church, and attending the Williams-Merrick wedding. The work at the National Religious Training school is progressing in satisfactory fashion. Dr. J. Mitchell Seabrook, one of Howard University's most prominent graduates away a few days ago at Asheville N. where he had gone in search of health. Dr. W. D. Norman, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, has purchased the handsome property at 1933 13th street, N. W., and will make his home there. That "Conference of Administration Leaders" will be held after the Christmas holidays. Mrs. W. T. Vernon has returned from a visit to friends at Philadelphia, and is at her apartments, 1224 U street, N. W. Attorney Ralph W. White has disposed of the National Forum to a new management and will return to his home in Montgomery, W. Va., to practice his profession. The National Personal Liberty League will tender National Organizer C. C. Curtis a testimonial on the 16th. The Delaware Club, of which Attorney Elwood G. Hubert is president, will have as its guest of honor at a dinner Saturday evening, Hon. C. H. Colburn, a member of the Republican State Central committee of the "Blue Hen" State. J. Leubrie Hill, author of "My Friend From Dixle," and other standard productions, until recently manager of the Howard Stock Company, will be prepared to announce some official plans with a few days. It is said he has something sensational up his sleeve. It was through no lack of painstaking direction that the musical comedy experiment at the Howard's not a lot. The Mountain Club announces "Assembles" for December 29, February 24 and April 21, at the New Auditorium, 8th street, S. E. H. H. Cardozo is president, H. E. H. H. These functions are always "very swell." --- The representative colored citizens are favoring San Francisco as the seat of the Panama Canal Exposition, if Washington cannot have it. New Orleans is opposed to the Panama Canal Exposition, Jim Crow" regulations during the life of the "big show." W. W. Martin, with characteristic generosity, gave a Thanksgiving dinner to the inmates of the Home for Friendless Girls at his elegant Northwest Cafe. Mr. Martin leads in benefactions to the race for the Democratic nomination, practically every social function of the first rank is given at his beautiful and convenient establishment. A Colored Theatrical Booking Agency has been established here, with headquarters at 1805 4th street, N. W. The Colored Young Men's Christian Association had a "housewarming" last Friday evening at their new and commodious headquarters, on the same evening the Y. M. C. A. held a grand reunion of the workers in the last financial campaign. For the $10,000 subscribed last May, only $2,270 remains to be paid. Being is being pushed. President Taft will probably officiate at the dedication, a date for which is now being considered. --- In the improbable event of the retirement of Assistant Superintendent Roscoe W. Miller, the Board of Prof. Kelly Miller and W. S. Montgomery are mentioned as possible successors. The reelection of Mr. Bruce, however, is expected to be the January meeting of the Board of Education. . . . The November number of "The World's Work," containing Dr. Booker T. Washburn, "The Telling of the Telltales," had a tremendous sale among our people in this city. The December number, containing the in-depth story of the series of "Chapters From My Experience," by Dr. Washington. CORSICANA. TEXAS DOTS. Corsica is one of the leading cities of the South. Many things to attract and amuse....The Parker show just closed and quarters at Leavenworth, Kans....Mr. Johnny Mullen, our leading tailor, was taken suddenly ill Sunday, but is better. The Grosby orchestra is cleaning every Sunday, and get all the leading news, as it is the leading paper....Henry Smith has secured for an attraction a new concert hall at Grisby is cleaning up. Bessie Gamble, Lovie Brooks and Willie Hodge have an act that leaves them screaming. Charley the Satisfied orchestra gave a social function Thursday night which was a swell affair....Ostel Sallad is a clever trap drummer. The boys rendered some EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK COMMITTEE WILL MAKE READY FOR MEETING Rally Will Last Seventeen Days —The Coopers of Ninth Street Tobacco House Give Stag—In Society Circles. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, KY.—The United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten have appointed their committee to make arrangements to celebrate the opening of the city on August 1, 1911. Members from all parts of the world will be invited to be present. Cheap rates will be arranged. The various lodges and temples will elect their president, 1911 at their first meeting this month. Miss Ella Bridgesdale, one of the most popular young ladies in this city on behalf of an private secretary to Mr. Guy W. Smith & Sons—engaged for many years in the business of moving, packing and shipping. She is eminently fitted to give good service. The Pastime Pleasure club will meet at their club rooms, 1001-1003 West Walnut street, to attend to business strictly in regards to our next office, which will be sometime during the holidays. The campaign for enlarging the work of the Y. M. C. A. is on in full blast. The board of directors have promised $10,000, greatly increased in colored people. The rally will last seventeen days beginning with the first of the month. Reports of the progress of the campaign will be given at the Y. M. C. A. building daily. It is asked to give liberally to the good cause. Mr. John Greenwell, an aged and respected citizen, died suddenly last Friday of a heart attack. The building of which he was custodian. He had been a sufferer for years from heart trouble. Master William Dudley Gibson, of the Madison Law School, was operated upon Monday for an affection of the tonsils. He is a brave little fellow. The coopers of the Ninth street tobacco house, gave a stag party Monday night, where those present were: Messrs. Ben Hayden, William Blacknose, Jerry Whittaker, James Henry, "Bumble Bee" Jones, Virgil Browne, and the Prog Hardaway, John Brown and "Sherley." It was a typical stag indeed for when it closed everybody was a stag-ginger, pledge to a bushel of "bottled-bond" corks, Harry Hayden, the kid cooper, sang a pathetic solo entitled, "I Can't Go Against It Like My Daddy." Misses Mattie and Laura Louden were called home to Eminence on account of the illness of their mother. Miss Laura has returned and reports her mother much more. --- The monthly book review meeting at the colored branch of the Louisville free public library was held on May 4, 39 p.m. A brief review of each of the following books was given: Martin—"Crossways," Miss Adeline Zachert; G. W. Nicholas; Keller—"Story of My Life," Miss Carolyn B. Steward; Cawlein—"Kentucky Poems," Prof. J. S. Cotter; Stowe—"Life of Harriet B. Stowe," especially interesting and instructive and all persons are cordially invited at all times. Many people here are invited to the mannequins in Louisville Miss Evans, to Mr. Ferdinand Mathews, in Jersey City, N. J., last week. Miss Evans made quite a name on the stage, few seasons and also with Williams and Walker's aggregation. She is a sister of Mr. Owen Evans, senior member of the firm of Evans and Furst. "The Good Fellows" club gave a grand banquet December 3rd, at Pete Walker's cafe, 1003 West Walnut street. The decoration and blue, with old gold trimmings. The menu was up to date and was served in courses, to-wit: Oyster Cocktail Mungatawaty Chicken Croquettes and Saratoga Chips Time Tibber Roast Potatoes Candied Stew Potatoes and French Peas Wild Roast Turkey, with Chestnut Dressing and Cranberry Sauce Waldorf Salad Black Coffee Rouquetfond Cheese Wine and Cigars, the members are as follows: Joe Knowles, Shafer J. Joe-president; Joe Knowles, secretary; J. A. Malone, treasurer; Ommon Mason, sergeant at arms; Eugene Dickerson, Samuel Bates, Joe Haughton, Walter McAtee, Jos, Mumpire, Preston Venable, Abram Meaux, Ed. Boots' Merriman, Jerry Jones, Eugene Haughton, Walter McAtee, Jas. Combs, Thos. Cole, Mr. "Law- renceburg," Herbert Churchill, Geo. Hickman, Elmore Taylor, John Wickliffe, Alonzo Reed, master of ceremonies. Mr. George W. Taibert gave a song recital at the West Chestnut Street church on Friday, $20 m. It consisted of sacred solos, duets and quartets. Mr. James B. Speed, millionaire philanthropist, made a donation of $500 to the Colored Orphans Home during the past week. Mr. Speed comes from a family with a history of herbalism and from time immemorial they have been friends and helpers of the colored race. There are no people in Kenyan history who have been helped by the Speed's. God bless them one and all. RACE CLEANINGS Negroes in Salt Lake City entered protest before the city council against the appointment of two men because they both had white wives. the high rate of 3.77 per cent. of the who number. A striking illustration of the respect e The Harrisburg, Pa., Advocate-Verdict makes the following significant statement: "The Negroes in Philadelphia, in a single year, in one bank alone, opened 2,045 new accounts, and their entire deposits in all the banks amount to a least $3,500,000." For a Negro who has not a trade it is especially hard for him to obtain employment in the District of Columbia. The average store porter there are ten men after every single position. The average store porter gets no more than $7 per week. The Colored Orphan Asylum and Association for the Benefit of Colored Children in the City of New York will be located at Unionville, N. Y., instead of Rhinebeck, as the county clerk of Unionville property was recently filed in the county clerk's office at Poughkeepsie. --- The warden of the State penitentiary of Columbus, O., has appointed John Berry, a Negro forger from Cleveland, teacher of African American school. The school is made up of 400 prisoners out of more than 1,400 who applied. The school is popular, since those who attend are not locked in their cells until two hours after the rest of the convicts. Irene J. Worthy, a colored woman, fifty-five years old, who was one of five sisters who during slavery times were in the family of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, but who for the past two years was a slave at St. Louis, died a few days ago from a paralytic stroke. Miss Belle Levy, of Vicksburg, Miss, was with her and took the body back to that place for burial. Dr. W. D. Tardif, a Negro physician, once of Columbia, but living at present in Stanford, Ky., has patented a coupling device which will enable the engineer of a train to be seated in the car of the train while seated in his cab, by simply turning a lever. Dr. Tardif is negotiating with several big concerns to manufacture its device, and several railroad companies to be anxious to buy the patent outright. Some of the positions held by New York Negroes in the Internal Revenue service are: One collector of internal revenue, $1,000 per year; One collector of internal revenue, $3,500 per year; One U. S. internal revenue gauger, $1,400 per year; one division deputy collector, $1,400 per year; one division deputy collector, $1,400 per year; one stamp deputy, $1,200 per year; one stenographer, $1,200 per year; one corporation deputy, $900 per year; one messenger clerk, $900 per year. In a letter to Congressman William S. Bennett, Collector of Port William S. Bennett, he added that there are 234 colored employees in the New York customs service, out of which number Collector Loeb has appointed seventy-four since he assumed office in 1915. He bency in office thirty-one Negroes have been promoted. The total amount of salary drawn by colored men in the employ of the local service yearly is nearly $35,000. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, John Mervick, president; C. C. Spaulding, vice president and general manager; Dr. A. M. Moore, secretary of the Negro insurance companies of all the world, and has done a business in eleven years amounting to $2,000,000. Mr. J. W. McKinney, vice president, is a man of integrity and ability and a credit to the company which he represents. This company has in its employ some of the ablest men of the race. The Adjutant General of the army, in his annual report, just issued, pays a high tribute to the colored soldier's reliability. In reporting on desertions in the army, he says the lowest percentage of desertions is in the frontier, the distance, the desertions from the Twenty-fourth Infantry and Tenth Cavalry, both colored, were but 1.33 and 1.55 per cent, of desertions in the white troops reached Mme. L. C. Parrish Hair Culturing, Manicuring, and Scalp Treatment W. E. H. For developing and beautifying the skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food. Per jar. 25c. For cleansing and softening the skin, use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder. Per bottle. 50c. 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Resolutions were adopted reciting that "Edward S. Brown was a man who well deserved and fully received the unqualified respect and confidence of bench and man. His faithfulness to his duties, and his dedication to the law of Law, his kindness and willingness to oblige were deserving of the highest praise." A few days ago John W. Thomas, a Negro, planked down something like $10.00 a day at Hutchinson, Thomas also closed the deal about the same time for the sale of a farm southwest of town for $15,000. Thirty years ago Thomas came to Kansas and bought a farm he as he could get. But unlike the majority of his people, he did not stay in the city, but sought the country and began farm work. He worked more than $50,000, owns a couple of farms and some city property, has a touring car and enjoys other luxuries of life. He has wrung every dollar of it from Kansas soil work — Hutchinson (Kans.) News. --- The Catherine Street A. M. E. Zion Church, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., of which Rev. A. L. Judd is pastor, one of the oldest churches in New York, will soon have a new house of worship. Hon. W. W. Smith, one of Poughkeepsie's westmost citizens, has given the building a new design in 1920 to the formation of a church, with the provision that the people would raise enough money to grade the ground and furnish the building. The building has been designed by leading architects of that city, and the work on the building will start as soon as the grading is finished. The building's praise of Mr. Smith's practical interest in the progress of the colored people. ADDYSTON, O. Death of Prominent Woman—General News of Interest—Personal Special to THE FREEMAN THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. each is doing much and owns considerable real estate. Any person failing to do so will be subject to the great holiday offer will be making a great mistake. The Dunbar News Agency has opened its doors to the public and the purpose of receiving subscriptions MARION. IND. Society Events—A Musicale—Wedding Anniversary. U. S. WHITE SAILORS OBJECT TO COLORED SAILORS ESCORTING PARISIAN GIRLS. THE TUSKEGEE NEGRO CONFERENCE Special to THE FREEMAN: SPECIAL TO THE GEMMAN TOURISM COUNCIL session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will convene at Tuskegee Institute on Wednesday and Thursday, January 18 and 19, 1911. On Wednesday, the first day, the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held. Among the topics to be discussed are: Farming, Fruit Raising, Live Stock and Poultry Raising, Cotton Raising, How to Successfully Manage a Large Plantation, and How to Make a Living on a Small Farm. A number of prominent white planters are expected to be present, and the question of making tenant farming more profitable will be discussed somewhat at length. On Thursday, the annual Workers' Conference will be held. On this occasion annual meetings will be held, and the subjects will be discussed somewhat at length in Negro education from the schools of the South especially those interested in the uplift of the Negro, are expected to be present. Among the subjects will be presented by the members of the Conference is the following: How can ministers, teachers and business men assist the farmers to make agricultural more profitable, particularly by assisting them in the development of framing, and also to develop the business side of farming. The indications are that the coming annual Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held of all the conferences held at Tuskegee Institute. PARKERSBURG. W. VA. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE NEMESA Washington died Friday of last week and was buried Sunday. The funeral was largely attended by both colored and white. He was a devoted Christian...Mrs. Addie John Johnson has sent away for a piano, and expects to get it by Christmas. 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Best specialists of the state on consulting staff. Surroundings quiet and home-like and every patient receives personal attention. Excellent facilities for handling and transporting patients living in other cities. Fine surroundings for the care of lying in women. Nurses are not only trained in this hospital, but receive their theoretical training in the City Hospital. Terms reasonable. Consulting hours, 8 to 10 a. m., 1 to 3, 6 to 8 p. m. All communications private. For all information address Joseph H. Ward, M. D., Phones New.....1974 Old.Main.2015 722 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis LOUISIANA, MO., NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Oaks is very ill this week with la gripe.... Uncle Sam (Doc) Thurman fell at his home last week and fractured two of his ribs. We hope he will soon be out again.... There is a great deal of sickness in the room. How this week, suffering with consumption of the bowels,, Mrs. A. M. Robinson spent Friday and Saturday in St. Louis, visiting friends,, Mr. Wm. Johnson and wife, of Clarksville, were visiting in our city Thursday in Clarksville, Thurman in Clarksville and enjoyed a fue turkey dinner. ...We are glad to learn the good selection the Baptist Church made in choosing Elder Carter. "Jansville," Elder Carter. "Elder Carter carried on a revival meeting here about two months ago and made many friends. He came to our city highly recommended by the Rev. Bishop Mack. ...The three annual Thanksgiving dinner and all had much success...Mrs. Nannie Owens was up from Clarksville attending the Eastern Star. ...Mr. W. M. Robinson on Sunday. ...Mr. W. M. Robinson on Sunday, and returned Sunday morning. ...We are offering you The Freeman for the next thirty days for $1 a year. Call and see Wm. Braxton, the agent, 401 222-2222, and he will go and see you. This is your last opportunity for twelve long months. Give him your order. Now is the time. THE FREEMAN and a fine, large life-like picture of the renowned educator and leader, Dr. Booker T. 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Mrs. Katharine Haithman royally entertained a number of old folks at her home on South Prairie street on Thanksgiving. . .Rev and Mrs. Mason and daughter, Mrs. Hilliard, domesticated at 429 South West street in a beautiful modern flat building. .Dr. Mason was a visitor in Jerseville recently and preached at a white Baptist church on North Sandy street. Mr. Hilliard and Rev G. W. Brown, of Quincy, Ill., preached several able sermons at the Mt. Emery Baptist church recently. There is much sickness in our city. Among the sick are Mrs. Charlotte Barnett, Mrs. Henry Harold, Mrs. Mary Thomas, Mrs. Carrie Williams, Fred Stewart, Jessie Carter, Annie Campbell. .The little child of Mrs. Emery Barnett at the McCabe church, November 24th, was largely attended. .Miss Mary Gaines is still in the city visiting friends. .Dr. Mason also preached to a large congregation at the Marion Mason and brother, Chestine, of Michigan, spent Thanksgiving with their Offer closes Jan. 1, 1911. 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Cotter preached an able sermon on November 25th at the Second Christian church...Mrs. Joseph Wheeler was a guest of the luncheon recently in honor of Miss Butler and Sophia Thomas of Hadley, Ill. POLITICAL INVENTORY To-Day, Yesterday and To-Morrow. Rev. Dr. J. Milton J. Waldron, the national organizer and first president of the National Independent (formerly the National Negro American) Political League, stated that he would regard to the activities of the colored voters in the campaign just closed. This league has headquarters in Washington and in New York City, and in conjunction with the National Democratic League, the National Democratic League and the United Colored Democracy of the State of New York, carried on a vigorous campaign against the Republican Gubernatorial candidate Richard Schuetthes and Ohio, and certain Republican congressional candidates in these States and in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. He also said that he would use our League and the other political organizations of the race associated with it had two score and more campaign speakers and organizers at work weeks before the election. He said that he was creating a sentiment against the Republican party and arousing the race to vote with the Democrats. Those workers distributed tons of printed matter among the colored voters and delivered hundreds of "It would seem that while Col. Roosevelt's advocacy of, or opposition to, certain candidates in New York and Ohio did not materially change the white vote in New York, he was able to away from the candidates he favored and sent them in large numbers into the ranks of those he opposed. He determined to 'Remonber Brownsville' while strong on the part of many colored voters in Massachusetts, New York and Ohio, where the Colonel's personality entered into the campaign, yet this is not sufficient to account for the large number of black voters in the Democratic ticket in these states where neither Mr. Roosevelt nor Brownsville was made an issue, for example, Tennessee, Missouri, and New Jersey. He was also able to party to the race during the last twenty-five years, and the determination of the intelligent and thoughtful colored voters to make friends with all political parties—and not Brownsville—are the causes of the black vote in the Negro voters from the G. O. P. to the Democratic party, and this disaffection will increase from year to year and abide if the Democrats will deal wisely and with the colored people of this country. "The league has already begun to prepare for the presidential campaign of 1912. 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The coal bin is not holding its own against this Jack Johnson kind of weather. Cheer up, however, for this ain't a "patchin'" yet. Well, the message was good and safe anyhow. This, owing to the disposition of Mr. Taft, who looks as if he could commit no political offense. His political virtue is his chief asset. Send for the likeness of Booker T. Washington. Positively a work of art. It will look well in any collection. We give it away with the reduced price of The Freeman—$1.00 per year subscription until the first of January. A school teacher down in the State some place felt called on to tell his pupils that there was no such thing as Santa Claus. The mamas didn't do a thing but go to the schoolhouse and "ball him out." They were right—the old bachelor! William H. Morris, colored, has been appointed to the office force of John Rauch, the incoming county clerk. Mr. Rauch says that Mr. Morris was appointed in recognition of the support the colored people gave him in the last election. That's the way to do it. A colored porter of Philadelphia, Steven Bundy, has been relieved of a continuous service of twenty-seven years. It is said that he has property worth $140,000 which he bought out of his savings. After all, the sleeping car porter gags are not without foundation. Perhaps Bundy isn't worth as much as he is cracked up to be, yet it is evident that he is worth considerable money. A Negro leader of national reputation said to us a few days ago that the fact that the Negro voter contributed to the political reversal in New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, etc., should not be lost sight of. He is a stanch Republican, but he declared the independents Negroes had taught the party a lesson it should not forget. He further admitted that a division of the Negro vote, based on intelligence and economic lines, means the ultimate recognition and safety of that vote.—In the Star of Zion. A New York report has it that three thousand barbers have combined to suppress the safety razor by legislation. It looks as if the safety were getting in its work. It is hard on the barbers, but the relief prayed for is scarcely to be expected. The little machines and the big ones have cut down workingmen like the mower cuts down grass; but who will doubt the blessing that the machine has brought to mankind? The safety razor is also a machine, and, while it cuts in on the barbers, yet more than likely it is here to stay. President Tatt's message was generous in length, taxing the patience of the average man to plow through it. But long or short the messages of Presidents will be important as long as the heads of government mean as much as they do to-day. The policies of the nation are reefed in them. They are always indicative of the calibre of the administration; where the citizen and historian learn to estimate its value. They are symposiums of political economy, teaching the greater principles of present practices and in the meanwhile giving most useful information along the line of governmental operations, which is the most authentic source of history. MRS. MARY BAKER G. EDDY PASSES AWAY. Whatever the world may think of the teachings of Mrs. Eddy will be immaterial to the hundreds of thousands throughout civilization who have been converted to her way of thinking. Hundreds of thousands of intelligent people are not given to accepting a shadow as the basis of their faith and activities, wherein is concerned in some part their future state. It is fair to presume that the substance, some convincing evidence of what Mrs. Eddy taught, came within the precincts of their consciousness and with which they grappled and held, demonstrating again and again the reality of the contention. Mrs. Eddy, it appears, was not so much bent on her discovery being ```markdown ``` known as Christian Science at the beginning in the sense of a direct teaching of Jesus Christ. But as she conceived it, reconciled it with some of His manifestations, hence not contrary to the Christ idea in part, incorporating mental manifestation and corporeal magnetism and the rest of it of spiritual aspect, and perhaps invaded the realm of spiritualism itself as it is thought to be known. The unbelievers in Mrs. Eddy's faith have no clear knowledge as to what Christian Science really does teach. Many of the unbelievers have until the very recent years thought of the creed as a great big jest, and founded on religious fanaticism and spiritual overthusiasm. The outside world has begun to believe that there's something in it. How much or how little is the question. With the great and important discoveries in the material world, seemingly, have come along these in the spiritual world, as if they were to keep company always, always. In fact, it appears an old truth, like electricity was an old truth, an old, unapplied truth that the germs of this soul manifestation were long in the world, known by the few—those wise men of the East, the Hindoostan and his kind, whole eastern Asia, where the derided occult sets, furnishing us now and then a Blavatsky as high priestess and interpreter. These men, who had no physical manifestation, no great civilization to prosecute, have developed soul, maybe, and which perhaps is some phase of the same thing as worked out by Mrs. Eddy when she was thinking, wondering and sorrowing. We undertake to say nothing of the matter. We simply speculate, striking out in the dark, hoping to arrive at the solid rock as the others do. We, with others, think that that famed woman knew of what she spoke. She taught a high moral formula, at least. If it were not a passport for the hereafter, it answers fairly ideally for this world. And the supreme tests of fitness for this world, in the best sense, is a great step towards future happiness. And we may as well conclude that her truths were as tenable for the making of the hereafter as the creeds of a thousand other schisms that promise a safe landing. LEST HE FORGETS The white man party in the South was so stunned by the results of the last election that it is still gasping for breath—The Philadelphia. And let us hope that the white man Democratic party of the South was so agreeably stunned that he will forget all about the proposed disfranchisement propaganda that was to flourish about Washington, D. C. Not that we have lost confidence in the bulwarks of defense, but because eternal assault is not conducive to good temperament. And who is it that desires to be riled up all of the time? The Negroes have played their best card, their final card, and, we hope, not in vain. DEATH CLAIMS SOME WELL KNOWN PEOPLE News of Society and Church from Pensacola, Fla. ST. PAUL. MINN. Doings of Society and Happenings in General at the Northern City. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Margarite of Chicago arrived in the city from Chicago, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Christian have moved to Chicago. The members of the Pilgrim Baptist Meeting on December 2d. Messrs. Lee Coleman and J. J. Billups were elected trustees. Mr. Benj. Stephens was elected deacon. Dr. and Booker. Messrs. A. Payton and W. W. T. Franks were guests of honor at an afternoon tea given by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anggrek of Chicago. Mrs. and Mrs. W. Evans have moved to 447 Charles street ...Mrs. Harriet Murphy is spending the winter in Chicago with her daughter, Mrs. Holmes, and her husband, Derek, preached the annual memorial services for the Elks last Sunday night...Mrs. Jos. Worley has returned from Canada...Mrs. E. H. McDonald accidentally stepped on the floor, and week and has been pressed to her home, and has himself been called to Chicago to attend the funeral of his mother...The Civic and Industrial League held a banquet at Guild Hall, and the community well attended. The annual charity ball given on November 29th for the benefit of the Crispus Attacks Old Folks Home and Colored Orphanage, was quite a success. The memorial is being completed...Mrs. Jane Watson, of Mason City, Iowa, has moved to the city and has taken up her abode in the old church. The Alexander have moved on a farm near Keokun, Iowa...Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holmes will no doubt return to the city in the near future. The church has been opened and the church is Mary Fletcher is improving nicely at the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. hospital in Walker, Minn....The Gateway Investment Company has taken on new life and the officers are very hopeful of the future of the company. They own and control several houses in the city, and they have been involved with Samuel Ransom has returned from Nashville, Teen, where he coached the foot ball team for Meharry College. YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. Doings Among the Lodges. Special to THE FREEMAN CANNONSBURG, PA Special to the news and Bette who has been on the sick list, is somewhat improved...Mrs. Wola Shearow, who is at the Canonsburg hospital, suffering from a broken arm. She visited Mr. and Mrs. John Wheeler, and left them very happy with a daughter...Mrs. Helen Bartlett and daughter, Clara, with her parents, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williamson, of Zanesville, O. ...Master John Philips is dangerously ill at his home, O. ...Pike street. ...A new owner of K. of P. set up in Canonsburg last Friday night. DECATUR, ILL. Large Sum Raised at Church Enter tajment—House Japanese Style. Special to THE FREEMAN MT. VERNON. O. Special to THE FREEMAN DALLAS. (TEX.) DOINGS. NEWS NOTES FROM ATLANTIC CITY, N. 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But when they go to the colored houses they know they are privileged to sit where they please, and the manager solicits their patronage. That accounts for the colored show houses in this city. The Pekin The Pekin has a nice, clean vaudeville this week, besides the regular vocalist who shows up well in her quaint Southern characters, singing catchy songs and using expressions and sayings that are mainly based on the local. The three Ks—Kolored Kandy Kids is their title—have a rattling good act, that is good enough for any time. They are good singers and dancers and work hard. They have made a nice showing this week. The Gaither. Goodloe's Southern Bell Stock Company; Goodloe's Gospel Composers; Goodloe's Miss Ora Webb, E. Anthony and Love and Love. The sketch is "Trouble in the Family." The sketch is "Suggestive, but it seems to be what the manager wants," and as that is what the manager wants, "satisfy—so it must be described as Love and Goodness, and Goodness have grown to be such far away here that they will go big with most thing, they are ably assisted this with Love and Love. Love and Love are a good team. Miss W. Anthony keep up the reputation they have, the first appearance. In fact, the entire company consists of a lot of good performers. Select Your XMAS PRESENT NOW! We have the largest and most up-to-date stock of Diamond Jewelry we ever carried. By making a small deposit we will hold goods till Xmas. Our guarantee is gilt edge. J.P. MULLALLY DIAMONDS AND JEWELER. 28 Monument Place THE STAGE THE FREEMAN HOLIDAY OFFER. Until January 1st, The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more at the rate of $1.00 a year, including free a life sized picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Remember this offer is good only till January 1st. Send in your orders today. Address THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. T. G. Culligan's Nashville Students now touring Iowa. Taylor and Taylor doing good. North Bay, Conn., Vaudeville Theater. Miss Laura Moss, the well-known Hawaiian soprano, will return to the stage. The Griffin Sisters hold the record for length of stay at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis. The "Five Tar Babies," with George Hamilton, are at the Opera House, Port Chester, N. Y., this week. The "Five Licorice Sticks," with Nettie Glen, are at the Folly Theater, in Brooklyn, N. Y., this week. Goodloes Southern Belle Stock Company is the latest at the Gaiter Theater, Cincinnati, O. Doing well. To our friends everywhere, remember the Christmas issue of The Freeman; greater than ever. Write in about it. Logan Kitchen is resting up at the home of his mother, Paola, Kan. Will take the road about the last of January. Miss Laura Moss will join the Simms, Thomas and Walker Stock Company, at Louisville, the week of the 26th, at the Houston. Mr. Suttle is assisting Mr. W. S. Pickett in organizing the Mastodon Colored Minstrels. He sends his regards to Epn Williams. The Past-Time Pleasure Club, of Louisville, Ky., attended the Houston Theater in a last week. They were highly entertained. Garfield McGee, just closed at Hoopers Theater, Birmingham, Ala., will be working on account of the illness of his mother. P. G. Lowery, Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, Carrie Gibell, Billy and Tom May, members of P. G. Lowery's Enterprise, are in Columbus, O., indefinitely. Bradford's Africanders, now playing United time, headlining all bills, are playing a return at Keith & Proctor's, Newark, N. J., and going big. A. reception was tendered the Griffin Sisters last Thursday, at the Pekin Cafe, Indianapolis, by little Onis Williams. A royal time was enjoyed by all. D. W. Batsell, at Florence, Ala., sends regards to "The Mazeppa" bunch, and will meet them at Nashville, Tenn. Christmas. Write, care of The Freeman. Joseph Clark, Taylor and Taylor and Nettie Miller are playing at the Star Theater, New Albany, Ind. James Clark, musical director, would like to hear from Maud Grundy. The "Happy Days in Georgia" act was a big hit at Providence, R. I., and New Bedford, Mass. Week of December 5, New York City. Best regards to all. Harry Kraton, writing from Pittsburg, Pa., says that he has been back from Europe for about eight weeks. His company goes back in May. Kraton thinks he will make his home in London. Stetson's U. T. C. Co. No. 2 is making good in Wisconsin. Company is made of three men and three girls. Route Alkowa, WIs., 91; Appleton, WIs., 10; Manitowoc, WIs., 11; Two Rivers, WIs., 12. Sunny Dixie Minstrels, now in Arkan- Don't Wear A Truss After Thirty Years Experience I Have Produced An Appliance for Men, Women or Children That Cures Rupture. I Send It On Trial. If you have tried most everything else, come to the office and tell me where I have my greatest success. The above is C. E. 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Robert Ellis, known as "Alabama," and Louie Wiley, said to be the funniest man alive, leave them screaming each night. Bonny and Freeman, Fred, Pauline, and Freeman, Fred to a Lillie, Brownies, at the Family Theater, Ackron, Ohio, this week, will be at the National Theater, Cleveland, Ohio, week of the 12th. They are making it fine. The many friends of Prof. R. Roy Pope, director of the Ringling Bros. Annex Band, will be pleased to know how much able to be up, after very serious automobile accident on the evening of November 23. Thomas and Ward will go to the Grand Theater, Chicago, next week, from the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, where they will continue for two weeks, then return to the Crown Garden and Walker's Stock Company at the Houston, featuring Miss Marguerite Ward. The manager of the Royal Theater, Memphis, Tenn., gave quite a lavish spread for his performers on Thanksgiving, and enjoyed it impressively. Some queer things happened. Willie too sweet and the bunch are working hard to hold up the reputation of the Royal Theater. The Clark, Hicks and Clark Trio act has been greatly improved by the introduction of slides. Miss Hicks and her team gave a show at Lincoln Theater, Lexington, Ky., this week, making good. In fact, act went so big that they were held over for another week. Eugene Francis Mikel left for his home in Jacksonville, Fla., last week. He is now a friend, William Dorsey, the composer. He was also very popular with the professional people. The critic, Mr. Russell, saw him to the train. All this occurred in Chicago. Lewis and Lewis are still playing in Chicago. Geo. Lewis has been on the team. He is now playing a return engagement at the Chicago Theater. They send best regards to all—the Moores, Sam Russell, the Tansells, Geo. Humilhil, Sam Austin and Barrasso's Company. Simms & Thompson were held over the week of the 5th at the Houston Theater, Louisville, Ky., therefore compelled him to engage in Chicago. This week they are featuring their new act, "In Society." As usual last week their masterpiece, "My Friend," was a riot. Teams look out. Clarence Cameron White gave a successful recital in Indianapolis last week. Those competed spirit of him as being the best of them, his performance the evening was highly enjoyed by a large audience of music loving people, who responded rapturously, effortlessly, and with aplause. January is as follows: Cincinnati, St. Louis, Mo. St. Joe, Mo. Topeka, Kan., Denver, Col. Colorado Spring, Col., and Cheyenne, Wyo. Wilson and Cunby in the "Band Man and His Band" were a decided hit at the Crown last week. The droll comedy of Simms & Thompson was similar with the patrons of the theatre, and his return will be eagerly looked forward to. The act is fast and strictly up to the latest wrinkle. There are no wails, and the patrons over an hour chuckles, and they do not fail to score at every possible angle. Billie Cross, better known as "Poor Boy," writes from the Belmont Theater, Pensacola, Fla., that he has closed a successful three weeks' engagement at the Belmont Theater. He has opened a three weeks' engagement at the Belmont Theater. He is a member of the Southern Circuit. Try it, boys, the water is fine. Billie was sure around there some in Montgomery. He was sure around there some in Montgomery. Mr. Horatio Williams and Mr. Joseph Stephen had a delightful supper for Mr. Cross on his last night in Montgomery. Mr. John/H. Loveless, the undertaker, was called on business. He was called on business. Regards to Buddle Glenn and other friends in and out of the profession. S. H. Dudley, Jesse A. Shipp and Sylvester Russell were guests at Dr. Washings' office, the Gale. Gale is given the Gale Plano Company Dec. 5, given by the Business Mens League of Chicago directly after the fact, the Gale's office of Tuskegee Alumni. The gale delegates were a little late, Messrs. Dudley and Russell leaving the Globe Theater late, the gale leaving the Dudley taxi on time. When they arrived at the Pekin Theater Jesse A. Shipp was not ready, owing to the fact that the company a producer. When the famous trio arrived at the Dumas Hotel, 3312 Wabash avenue, the supper had been with his father, shook hands with Dr. Washington. On his way home in the taxi the little fellow asked his papa if Booker T. Washington ever fought in WHO WROTE "KAFFIR BABE"? Just saw an article in The Freeman, written on the above subject. Would like to say that I wrote "Kaffir Babe," words an author must use. One no one has a right to publish the same except the Gotham Attacks Music Company, with whom I hold a contract for the same, about seven years old. It is true that Mr. Kelly, the oral songs, but, as Mr. Kelly knows, I wrote "Kaffir," while a member of the Georgia Minstrels Company, long before I ever knew Howard personally. Kelly and Davis have been using it for five or six years. We all credit the credit me for writing same. HARRY KRATON. Pittsburg Grand Opera House. Dec. 5. Much merriment prevailed at the Houston last week, and there was no reason why it should not have been so. The show was a celebration of singing and dancing. It was one of the best shows ever seen in Louisville. Thomas was the host in the show with Miss Ward, singing "Lovie Joe." The main feature on the bill was Simms and Thompson, who have just come off the Considine Circus. The audience in an uproar. Mr. Houston deserves great credit for having such high-class vaudeville stars stand in the center to the professors, and also to the theater-going public. It is owned and controlled by Negroes. It has the best order. Full house all the time organized by the best people in Louisville. The show is still meeting with unbounded success and the people are satisfied that they get their money's worth in fun and amusement. Tansel and Tamara are the stars of the show. Dunn captivates the audience when she sings, and never fails to respond to three and four encores. Mr. Dave Liston, the silver tenor, renders some of the most popular songs of the day and is quite the talker. Buddha Gloss is a talking, and singing turn, just tickles THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE FILM OF "THE LADY OF THE RAIN" BY JOHN B. HARRIS, WITH A MUSIC BY JOHN B. HARRIS, AND A DIRECTOR BY JOHN B. HARRIS. Laura Moss, the well-known Hawaiian prima donna, has concluded to return to the stage, after an absence of a few years. Miss Moss is a singer of ability, having traveled extensively, touring New Zealand and Australia, as well as the people to death. Glenn keeps them in a good humor from the time he comes on until he leaves. Mr. Chas, Helm, our pianist, renders some fine selections. Mr. Richard Johnson "have" some true tunes. Mr. Albert Lewis, the operator, shows some fine pictures. Manager C. Huff is proud of and well pleased with his show. Miss Virgie Crawford closed and is at the Tex. Eddie Glenn sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. CROWN GARDEN, INDIANAPOLIS. Paul Le Mero, Manager. Good audiences all the week, at the Crown Garden, due to the good attractions that are always on hand. The bill this week is a good one, running prime time way through, without any exception. Burton and Taylor start out with the intention of "pulverizing the blues." The band's name is their rapid-fire dialogue, singing and dancing. Both the straight work and the comedy are very good and high-class. Clayborn Jones, the amous band, made him this third pearance this week, where he is a great favorite. To say he went big puts it mildly. Jones sang a couple of songs that were not well received, but the great audience wanted "Yama," which he finally sung. Jones sang better than he ever did, and acted better. In fact, no one can sing the song excepting Jones. His pronunciation was clear, and in all ways he excelled. Thomas and Ward make a delightful team of entertainers. Marguerite Ward is remembered as a member of the Smart Set, a group she also plays with the Williams and Walker, and Cole and Johnson companies. She is of poetical temperament, and shows her in her beauty, wit, and love. Lovie Joy has a small voice, but makes up that deficiency through her stage manners, giving evidence of fine training. Her every move is well planned. Kid H. Thomas is a dancer and of various moods, from "As you like it," to "You're going to be a monster," nounces what he is going to do; he does it, but it would be more effective if he did not mention it. The people wish to be surprised, and is imitation of George Washington, who is primarily fine-fined movements and soft shoe dancing, which went big. The dialogue between the team was rich, particularly, showcasing the pride of Ward. Both get off a portion of their fun in rhyme, which was quite a hit. The team is what you might call distinctions, and doubtless will please wherever it goes. Frank Montgomery and company is a fine team, one of which is Eddie Stafford, of Indianapolis. Montgomery does his best and throughout shows ability. The jokes are out but all received new treatment. Stafford is a coming comedian; it is in him. He isn't doing so much original work, but he is doing a lot of business and it crops out. One can see a little Dudley in him, a little Bert Williams, a little Bob Cole, making in all a fine composition as it appears in the stage. Stafford makes a stage—made up of the best of all kinds of meats, hence very highly prized. Stafford deserves attention. He is young, ambitious and has a great ability. He rains on small and with his small, high-cut trousers and long **coat**, he is satisfactorily funny from the jump. Like Bob Cole, there is considerable intelligence in Stafford's keenness to be heard from if he keens up the pace. Miss Maud Hudson is also in the team of Frank Montgomery and company. She is a graceful little actress, who is also a singer. Her stage presence is also good. Wilson and Cumby, "Komical Komicalities," is a team in keeping with the above mentioned. They do good work—straight and comedy. They are also the ones played at this time they should be among the big ones in the near future. THE SMART SET IN CHICAGO S. H. Dudley in "His Honor the Barber"—Aida Overton Walker a Feature. this country, with the famous Ernest Hogan. Her many friends and admirers will welcome her to her accustomed to behind the footlights, where she has charmed her. Miss Moss will appear in vaudeville, where she will be heard to advantage. better form next season. He is now the most prominent actor of his race, and the only full-fledged star now appearing in a musical comedy role and supported by Mr. Dudley, who is a great laugh product, expert dancer, will be able, with care and study, to assume the place left vacant by the final exit, as Negro producers famous big four—Ernest Hogan, Bob Browne, and Bert Williams—still in service as one of the cast in a travesty production of all white actors. In an early scene he first act Alda Overton Walker made her actress a special feature, in a child number, young years in real life on the stage, which served to introduce some nimble steps that were original and ingenious and not only a special number was "Forto Idio" by McPherson), Ford T. Dabney and Jas, Brynn, in which Mr. Dudley added skillful and intelligent bits of comedy to his perfection that dazzled with splendor and with handsome to look upon. In the third number, "That's Why They Call Me Shine," she surpassed all former efforts on and her male attire and conception of the role in the comedy. In assuming male characters, Mrs. Walker will have to omit prancing as a disturbing element in masculine naked and her walk must be one of repose, except in the demands of cakewalk features. PASSING SHOW IN WASHINGTON The New Howard Theater is now under new management, and is presenting a series of comedy dramas by standard playwrights. J. Faulkner succeeds W. H. Smith as manager and F. A. Rice takes the place of treasurer, formerly held by Herbert D. Myers. The play this week is "Anna, the Singing Girl," and the next week Miss Turner appears in another of her dramatic successes, "A Girl's Best Friend." The audiences have been fair. The management having fair eyes from the front that there is no truth in the report that a portion of the house wifl will be reserved for the exclusive accommodation of colored patrons. The entire auditorium is at the disposal of the theater, and no color line is drawn. A few white people have been attending the performances, but it seems that most of them are unaware that the theater is colorless. All of the colored employees of the house have been retained. Lew Henry, stage manager; Will Vodery, musical director; and holding forth at their old places. It is an owen secret that the proprietors, Rosenthal and Benedict, Baltimore capitalists, are deviously appointees, using the showings by such a beautiful and well-equipped theater in a city where it might be reasonably thought 50,000 proscribed Negroes would amuse the audience with male adjustment where their color would not be a bar to the enjoyment of any privilege belonging to a citizen of the rebellion, but a satisfactory reason for the unexpected turn of affairs. A liberal reward awaits the soothsayer who can tell what the management can do to lasso the people into this magnificent, but empty, Temple of Thesles. * * * * * There are eight moving picture houses here for colored people, presenting a different attitude and suggests a fine opportunity for the ar- Park Everybody goes to the Park. WEEK OF DEC. 12-MAT. DAILY "Paid in Full," THE GREATEST PLAY OF THIS CENTURY WANTED! Colored girl who can sing and dance a little, to travel with Stetson's U. T. C. Company. A good amateur will do. Address J. W. Brownlee, Mgr. Stetson's U. T. C. Company, Manitowoc, Wis., Dec. 11-12. WANTED! At the Lagman's Theatre, Mobile, Ala., at all times, first class colored performers, male and female, singles and doubles, to work in vaudeville and stock. Eight to twelve weeks to good people. Address A. Wade, Agent, 185 Davis Avenue, or Billy Henderson, Stage Director Lagman's Theatre, Mobile, Ala. To hear from acts of all kinds. Can give thirty to forty weeks work right people. Write or wire all open time immediately. The Colored Theatrical Booking Exchange, 1805 Fourth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. WANTED! Bb Clarinet Player One who can handle 2d or 3d parts of standard music. Splendid chance for education, travel and experience. The only band of color in America carrying complete instrumentation. We use also Cathedral chimes. No place for beginners. Heavy drinkers not wanted. Address Chief Musician 9th Car. Band, Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyoming. rangement of a local circuit, over which a performer could secure two months of profitable work, without having to pay a dollar of railroad fare. The Maceo has been turned into a dance hall. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis is touring West Virginia. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford gave a dramatic recital in Baltimore last week. Harry Bond has taken hold of the Chelsea, on W. street, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. Miss Minnie Brown will spend the winter here to perform herself on the 'cello, her favorite instrument. Director J. Henry Lewis, of the Amphion Glee Club, is to write the history of Glee Club's appearances of his famous musical organization. W. J. Reeves' Cafe on T street is the place to get all of the theatrical dope of the town, with a slice of gossip from "Lil' old New Yawk." The Hiawatha and Minnehaha are doing a fine business. Last week Brown and Shelton, late of "My Friend from Dixie," held the boards and won a host of new admirers. The Wilberforcean Orchestra gave a dazzling concert at the Hiawatha last Sunday night. The orchestra are announced by this unique musical organization at True Reformers' Hall. Miss Evon Robertson, a Washington girl, made a very favorable impression upon the press and theater-going public by her finished work with the Howard University band. Robertson has both beauty and brains and will be heard from in the near future. The Colored Theatrical Booking Exchange, with headquarters at 1805 Fourth Street, N. W., is the latest enterprise to be launched here. It is manned by a talented theatrical people, and there is a hint that it may control the cream of the colored talent east of the Alleghenies. T. Spencer Finley, the premier comedian, is to blossom out as a manager, 'tis said, Mr. Finley has refused a career as a comedian to be at home, where he can look after his family and superintend the education of his bright little son, Paul Launcey. He has not a more conscientious nor more capable performer than Spencer Finley. Another rumor is flying about the Rialto, at 4 Seventh and T streets, to the effect that the Howard may be taken over by Dobbie Barnhill. If the melodrama experiment fails, Mr. Barnhill, a failure, Mr. Dobbie, it is said, will be backed by Manager W. H. Rapley, who controls the National Theater, and manager Klaus & Erlanger, Nixon & Zimmerman and Frohman theatrical syndicate, the greatest amusement combine on earth. Rumor is it that former Manager W. H. Smith is not content to step down and out without making it warm for the team. Amusement Parks at a year's old age at a generous figure, He left a good place in Chicago to accept the work here. He gave the best service he could, and the failure of the team was his downfall. He his door. Hence he claims his salary for the year, and will file a suit for the same if the matter is not adjusted by Rosenthal and Benedict out of court. Miss Minnie Brown, the talented vocalist and sketch artist, whom there is none better, is in her twelfth week on the local stage. She is playing in the soprano section of the ment at the Foraker, on Twentieth street, and scores of uptown friends run down there just to hear Miss Brown's soprano. She is continuing her instruction on the 'cello under Prof. H. Leonard Jeter, and may consent to give a demonstration of her progress before finally leaving Washington. At the Foraker's comedy end is he up by Thos. Beckett. J. Leubrie Hill, producing manager for the Howard Stock Company, is still in the city. He has some big projects up his sleeve, but is not yet ready to give them a chance. He has no plans. He is in excellent spirits, and is gratified to hear his friends say the failure of the Howard to draw was not the fault of his really artistic production. The Friend is not hurt. The company is not hurt. He is the equal any show that has yet been on the road. 5 As it is too late in the season to secure proper bookings, Mr. Hill has abandoned any notion of taking the company out, and they are making engagements on their own hook, in vaudeville. Ford Dabney has made a ten-strike in securing the hustling Erb Robinson as manager of his popular house. Erb's have been packed crackerjack, and there each of the four performances. Leona Marshall has been scoring big with "Love Joe" and "That Raggedy Rag," and "The Witch," which she brings down the house and pulls three and four encores. Lewis A. Mitchell is taking well in his old man's hands, and he is by a witty monologue. He is singing his Cole and Johnson success, "Keep on Smilin," and "That Alamo Rag." Madeline Cooper, known as "Kinky," is a walker, and her dancing is so Walker-esque that the layman would be put to his wits end to tell which is which. The competition is remission of "Sugar Mole," and "Mee M, Cindy," by the Cinder Pile," followed by a "Going Some" dancing specialty, showed Miss Cooper up as a top-line attendant, the entire show is heaves over for another wee. Tibia Seigun is on the way here. PARK THEATER. INDIANAPOLIS. "Paid in Full" Coming for a Week— First Time at, Popular Prices. Eugene Walter's great American play, "Paid in Full," will be seen at the Park next week, for the first time, at popular prices. In recent years a few plays have made such big hits that two or three companies have gone on to create one instance four organizations were started, but the number lasted only a short time. That play was not big enough to be a major support for four companies, yet it was one of the biggest successes of the time. In this fact lies the proof that Eugene Walter's plays have been most popular play ever produced in America. All last season, beginning in August, 1908, and continuing until last May, five companies appeared in "Paid in Full," and most popular play ever produced same number is going over the country again this year. This adds a chapter to theatrical history never before written. "Paid in Full" occupies a place in public admiration that no other play has held, and it is doubtful if another ever attains it. "Full" is the most popular play in "Paid in Full" is demonstrated by the fact that it scored as big a hit in one part of the country as in another. They like to play in theaters in Orleans and Minneapolis as they did in New York, where it ran for two years. FAMOUS THEATRE, ATLANTA, GA. The team of Hamilton and Spearmint, as "The Spider and the Fly," is getting along nicely. He is a professor, company, at the Famous Theater, Atlanta, Ga., and would like to hear from all friends in and out of the profession. Hamp is sizing up, "You Taught Me How to Love You, Now Teach Me to Forget." Mr. Porter, our stage manager, and Mr. Hussel, producer, were so impressed that they held us over for an indefinite time. Madame C. J. Walker has now thrown open beautifully furnished home to the up to date traveling public. Her home is modern and steam heated. Best board served in family style. 640 725, N. West Both phones, Main 7256, New 523K ROUTE A RABBITTS FOOT COMPANY, under direction of Pat Chappell, owner and manager—Perry, Fa., December 12. Nate, Fa., December 12. Gainesville, 15; Starks, 16; Waldo, 17. CONGO KING COMPANY, under the direction of W. A. Thomas—Osborne, Kan., December 12; Stoelton, 13; Dale, Kirum, 15; Norlon, 16; Norton, 18. 368 King Street, Alex. I. Easterby Prop. and Mgr., Charleston, S. C. Open for good performers only. No boozers or jumpers. The Stage. 6 The Minneapolis bunch is still in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown, of same, send regards to all. Mr. Brown sends regards to I. B. P. O. E. of W., to which he belongs. The Musical Spillers were at the Gaiety Theater, Indianapolis last week. They have a great act; played three sets of instruments in acting effect. Each act was heavily enced. We, the Three Browns, open here Monday, December fifth, at the American Museum. It will be with the staff of the Morris circuit, including the Orpheum, Cincinnati, Ohio, then the eastern music halls. Respectfully, Harry Brown, manager of the Three Browns, Indian Singers and cartoonists. Lena Mitchell and Bessie Brady have closed a successful six weeks' engagement at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Mitchell was engaged for two weeks long, and Mrs. Brady was gone to Chicago business. They have the best to say of Manager Frank Crowd and Stage Manager Tim Owley. THE AMUSE THEATRE, VICKSBURG, MISS NEWS OF THE S. P. LITTLEJOHN'S MINSTREL COMPANY We are leaving dear old Georgia, after playing there seven weeks with success, and going back to the southern part of Alabama, where we keep on making good as usual. Mr. Miller Harris is cleaning up with his monologue and song, "I Wish I Was in Heaven Sittin' Down with the Lake Rivers and the Richmonds on my band, I gig every night with their dancing act which is full of comedy. Hinn, our laughing comedian, keeps the people screaming when singing the song, and I walk. The band send regards friends in and out of the profession. Jas. E. Lewis, our trap drummer, sends regards to Isaiah Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, our band members, Billiot and his band are making good everywhere they play. NOTES FROM FLORIDA BLOSSOMS COMPANY We are now in the state of Georgia, and are playing to good business. We have played several return dites and found a hearty welcome in each town. We spent Thanksgiving in American, Ga., where we were to be, by every member of the company, and especially the members of Social circle, which gave a repast of their own which was fit for a king. The stage, under the lights, was greatly, and the band, under the direction of Prof. E. B. Dudley, is a decided hit. The business and financial ends are being looked after by Messrs. T. C. Williams and A. B. Dezon. Messrs. Duglass and Worrell. All of the bunch send regards to G. W. Allen's Troubadours. J. H. Tobin made his debut in the reed section by playing a saxophone solo to a large and appre- THE MACEO THEATRE, CHARLESTON, S. C. "Alabama Shuffles". Gus Butler is a eccentric dancer and did nicely, in fact, because he was a bit dainty in all of her parts. The Ploks went big also with their singing and dancing. "I wish I was in Heaven Sitting Down." Kenner and Lewis with their company have an indefinite contract with Macy's. Kenner is Macy's who is a perfect gentleman in every sense, and knows how to treat performers. He never comes back of the stage for anything like some managers do to show themselves. He leaves that part to the manager, where he to attend to the never abuses any performer or squabbles with them. THE CENTRAL THEATRE AT DALLAS, TEX Thanksgiving Week at This Splendid Playhouse. The Grand Central Theater is without a doubt the leading colored playhouse of the South. S. R. O. Oh! mercy! That's a thing of the past, this is thanks-giving week, our manager, Mr. Harris, who gives thanks for his bunch of headliners. Bill's shows, and Miss Carrie Huff, who filled a week's engagement at the Cotton Palace, Waco, Texas, joined hands for the first time, and stage manager and leading straight man, is more than proud of his company, and as a producer and straight man he is among the best. On Monday night, he was the full cast of a temperance comedy-drama, "Three Years A Drunkard." Our manager, Mr. John H. Harris, is the cream of managers in the company, but every time you see him the ghost is near. The company send regards to Mr. S. A. Austin and wife, Mr. Geo. Coleman has been on the sick list but is better off with the rest of the days. Regards to all in and out of the profession, and especially The Freeman. GLOBE THEATER, JACKSONVILLE FLA. The week of November 21st. The vaudeville bill offered was India Allen, a very pleasing soubrette. She caught the audience with a tortoiseist extraordinary. Francis Mores, character baritone; Mr. Mores has an excellent voice and he knows how to play the piano. Mr. Mores has been engaged to fill the place of Mr. Owsley as a producer, while Mr. Owsley has been reengaged as assistant manager. Mr. Owsley offered for his last show for many years. Mr. Owsley was Linda, a musical comedy. In this show we saw Mr. Owsley in a different character, much our delight. Miss Crosby and Mr. Owsley were Town, which was a hit. "Linda Lee," sang by Tim Owsley and chorus, was a good number. "That Indian Rang," sang by Tim Owsley, could be expected. "Way Down in Sunny Alabama," sung by J. Pitts, pleased the audience. Will Jones, as the father of the children, was a character old man we have seen. E. B. Edwards, as the parson, did well. Ed. Allen, as the sister, was great. Maude Campbell and Mary Nobles did as good as offered of them with the few lines they had. The week of the 28th we find Mr. Frank Crowd added another good big show to the play, and he has made it to say, but he saws wood. While the Globe Theater does not give us productions like a Broadway house would in New York nor like the big ones in Chicago, he has made it to say that he gives us sides I dare say that we get equally as good show for the money as any house in America, white or colored. To begin with there is Margie Crosby, singing soubrette, young girl singers and dancers, and as a young sister team they a erclever. Miss Nobles sings good and Miss Walker dances good. J. Francis Mores, character bartender, the audience laughs. Young girl alone is worth the price paid to see the show. He was called back again and again. Jones and Pitts, comedy kings, keep the audience laughing. Robert Crowd has made it to be made a hit. Then on came a riot in the form of a musical farce comedy playlet, "The Turkish Harem, or "The Man With Many Horns" has shown by his first production that he is O. K., as a singer, actor, playwright and producer. Robert Davis, as the reporter, has made it to laugh after another. India Allen made a good wife. Francis Mores, as Said Hasen Ben All, the pascha, brought out the story in great shape. J. Pitts, as the gunman, for fun and wholesome that you enjoy. W. Jones and Tim Qwisley bring it opt. Special music by Mr. Mores for his act was good. The new song Tim Owlsley handed us will become popular. I know, he is a great audience and so did "Can't you be good," sung by R. Davis. All I can say bad about this playlet of Mr. Mores is that it made me laugh myself sick. Mr. Frank is a great imager in every way about the theater. Now that he is owner and manager he can afford to do so. Go as far as you like, Frank, the amusement loving people are with you. Markers are bound to get tired after a while. SMART SET COMPANY (SOUTHERN) ENROUTE Meets Billy Kersands and A. G. Allen's Bunch. November 21st saw the company finish its Texas engagements to the joy of the majority of the members. The success of the company, from a financial point of view, and social as well, has been treasured throughout the state was made without one whit of trouble, although in many instances trouble seemed unavoidable. But the timely M.T. Company dealings have never failed to come out right. In one case, Rogers, Texas, where colored people were not even allowed to attend the opera house, and in fact stood before us before we got there that things would be everything but pleasant for us if we played there. But those kinds of things over worry our manager our protection our house, we were they pleasantly surprised to learn that the entire police force one six foot ranger) of that city had been reserved to insure our protection. Lighted, every lamp proved to be a "spot," only the dimmers were not used, and it was packed to capacity, with an audience which was as cold as a block of ice. Lighted, every sense of humor could be reached. When Mr. L, Tutt Whitthany sang, "I Ain't Going to Let Nobody Make a Fool Out of Me," they awoke to hand an ovation to the house and had never witnessed, in its history, "Tus useless to say that we were treated fine after the show, and the police force was immediately relieved. This is a true type of many of the smaller towns of the city, which fell to our good fortune to play. To see the bunch as a whole in these Texas burgs, one would never think that there was more than $30,000.00 worth of diamonds possessed by them, to save noth- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ing of the seal skin coats and costly hats they wear, and the department among the ladies, has been 100 percent perfect, or we never would have coveted them, we have, with absolutely no trouble. "Mr. S-a-l-e-m, how old is you today?" M-m. Only twenty. Love—S. S. Tutt Whitney gets a birthday while at Long View, Texas. Mr. Whitney spent the greater portion of that day, November 15th, accepting gifts and finding approvals for the gifts of all of them were magnificent. At night, however, during the performance, the company took snap judgment on Mr. Whitney, who was going on the Mr. Whitney's completely overreaction theitation scene, slap stick had been provided by Mr. S. P. Gardner, and are the manager, audience or Mr. Whitney realized what was going on on the Mr. Whitney's entire chorus, while J. C. Wright applied blows to the audible enumeration of J. J. Weaver, who acted as referee. Whether he will be left to the discretion of the readers, Mr. Weaver discontinued the count at thirty-four. Some of the bunch claimed that it was because he was too hoarse. Mineola, Texas, the company met Billy Kersands and bunch, where his company had gone to the wall. Mr. Kersands and another man, Mr. Kersands and another man, the burewere fine and dandy, under the circumstances. At Jefferson, Texas, the company met Billy Allen bunch, and they have some band. Mr. Frank Jackson, tenor, and J. H. Woodson, basso, are just recovering from severe illness, and less gentle Taylor, also is getting over a severe illness. Thanksgiving came, and Mr. H. J. Wooten, head of the culinary department, put up some more turkey dinner, therefore endearing himself with every member of the company. He did doing great business in these parts. If. Mgr. T. L. Corwell would comply with the repeated requests for return engagements, we would be here for an indefinite period. MORAN WANTS TO FIGHT WOLGAST Extraordinary Demand Must Come Down, Says Manager Harvey— Nelson Wants More. SAN FRANCISCO. — Although boxing promoters, and particularly those in San Francisco and Los Angeles, are anxious to clinch a match between Owen Moran and the champion of the world, it is by no means certain that a contest can be arranged if Wolgast continues to insist upon the ridiculous demand of a $12,500 guarantee to meet Moran next May and to name the promoter. Charley Harvey, Moran's manager, laughs at the demands of the champion and intimates that he will have to come down from his lofty perch or wait some time. For a match. "This place," declares Harvey, "Wolgast has made the worst possible break in saying that he will insist upon selecting the referee. That's a stiff thing to ask and it looks as if he wanted to win." Moran responds to the ring. What champion ever insisted upon naming a referee? That is a matter for mutual consideration, for one man is as much concerned as the other. To Wolgast, it would do anything of the kind would kill the fight for people would view it with suspicion. "I have received a number of eastern offers for theatrical work for Moran and havent decided what to accept or how long will leave Tuesday for New York, where we can lay our plans. We are willing to wait a reasonable time for Wolgast, but to wait until next May is a good deal to ask. Nelson showed up Sunday with his face swollen and his eye bruised, but he looks fairly well, considering the punishment he received. He asked I fromer Coffroth what his film was as was called the winter meet Wolgast, but Coffroth put him off with an evasive answer. Nelson's real friends here are sorry to see him act as though he were still in the ring, when every one knows he is off. It. then I asked Nelson if these friends would like to see him retire while he may do so with credit. The Batter expects to leave for the east Tuesday. "I have never decided the right to fight for the lightweight title," said Moran, "and I will lose no time going after Wolgast. I clearly demonstrated that I am in the tip notch, and if the champion will leave, my challenge I shall claim to his title." The receipts for the Moran-Nelson fight were $1,250. The receipts for the Francisco bout for some time past. Nelson and Moran were both fighting on separate percentages. Nelson was given $2,500 in round numbers. $2,400 in round numbers. Moran's share was 25 epr cent, which netted him $3,275. while Promoter Coftroff drew down $380 in round numbers. Promoter's attendance was estimated at 9,000. A FOUR YEARS' PLAYER WITH THE SOUTHERN CHAMPIONS. By Dr. Chas, Henry Phillips, Jr., Class '08, Meharry. Special to THE FOUNMAN. A crowd roughly estimated at 6,000 saw the annual contest of the Meharry-Fisk foot ball teams. The great battle occurred as usual on Thanksgiving day, and was a most memorable game. During these two schools as well as friends and supporters from all of the Southern States, and a large number from the closer Northern cities, were on hand to cheer and sympathize with their favorite team. Automobiles, carriages, the game of all kinds, the gridiron and the spacious grand stands of the athletic park were literally packed. The large throng went wild with enthusiasm and the crack Meharry band with some of the greatest of favorite songs added no little to the game. Mr. S. S. Ransom, of St. Paul, Minn., former star on a number of well known white teams of the West, and the one man to whom Walter Eckersall owes his foot in fame, was Meharry's coach; while Mr. Browder, of St. Paul, Vernon, Vanderbilt eleven (white), had charge for some time of the boys from Fisk. Each squad therefore is to be congratulated on its superior coaching; and each team will have a struggle both stubborn and hard. Hence all along a great contest was expected, and the expectations were fully met in a game replete with brilliant plays and a struggle both stubborn and hard. The second quarter was white blew and the great battle was on. Meharry defended south goal and after a few pints, etc., and failure on both sides to gain much, the first quarter was over. The second quarter began fiercely and West for Meharry gains but ten yards. Meharry kicks and recovers ball. West again gains ten yards. Landry then fumbles and King for six gets ball and West again gains six gets ball and loses on downs and Meharry then marches up the field when second quarter ends. Third quarter—the players tighten up and the contest becomes exciting. By the famous Brown and West, Meharry's back field, marched down the field to the 25-yard line. After two downs by a brilliant forward pass, he carries the piskink over for first touchdown. He captain, kicked goal. Score, Meharry, 6; Fisk, 0. Kick then kicks to Meharry. Kennedy makes twenty yard gain, West ten and Brown ten. The ball is then given to Scott, who makes a brilliant run and gain of forty-five yards. Zuker fumbles and the ball goes into the net. Meharry makes a perfect forward pass to Payne, who carried the ball fifteen yards and over Meharry's goal, but ran out of bounds and therefore lost the score. The ball is put in play when third quarter is over. The fourth quarter began with both teams still determined. Fisk brings the ball to the right and puts it in play loses to her opponent. Meharry loses five yards in attempt to carry ball out. Zuke gets back and attempts forward pass, Fisk brilliantly interfered a seemingly perfect pass. Mekhary loses to her opponent. Went was wild with joy, thinking her man had made a touchdown, but it was a safety and netted two points. Score, Meharry wins and Ushawk kicks to Zuck. Meharry loses ball and King, by a spectacular forty # Group 3 was : MEHARRY Position FISK Madison Right End Kendall Cannaday Right Tackle Suggs Wade Right Guard McBeth Bass Center Warren Giltaker Left Tackle Fowler Brown Left Guard Howell Rickey Left End Payne Zuber Quarterback Weslegt West Right Half Merchant Larry Right Half Merchant Scott Fullback King Final score: Meharry Medical College, 6; Fisk University, 2. This still leaves the team with the simple, colored foot ball, especially Southern, where are found nearly all of the great teams. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY NEEDS A GYMNASIUM By William H. Simmons. How the young ladies secure exercise is a mystery that still remains to be solved, for or course they take no part in it. They are not the ones. A few weeks in the year they play croquette and tennis with the young men, but judging by the number of persons usually seen on the grounds, this diversion is enjoyed by but few. Once in a week they go out for a walk, and aside from this they had the freedom of half the large campus to stroll during the hours of intermission. It may be that this, we fresh air, accounts for the good health of the students of Wilberforce. It is most invigorating to take an early morning stroll through the grounds and drink in the pure air and purer water, which bubbles from the bowels of the earth. But Wilberforce needs, and should have, a well-equipped gymnasium. About half the school year he weathered the gymnasium, and most insulted. The students, for the most part, make their homes in the buildings where the classes recite, and meals are served. He is not a savvy taking them out of the house. Under these conditions the statement contained in the catalogue that "the location is healthy" needs no further proof. Wilberforce is a leader in the Leutentant Green, Twenty-fifth Infantry, U. S. A. Wilberforce is the only authorized and supported and equipped colorful military training unit. He must target practice, drill, battalion drill, marching, manual of arms, etc. are the duties to be performed. Were the location not healthy, the military not successful, he would be died in more than a dozen years) would be much larger. But we trust the movement, already seriously considered, of establishing a gymnasium will meet our encouragement to guarantee success. MINEOLA. TEX. On last Thursday, November 24, the colored people and the whites were seen in churches returning thanks to Alma and for his goodness and kindness. There was sweet music in the city all day and the merchants closed their doors. They are trusting in His goodness and kindness, and hard in the south, but only a few of them have money on hand. The Negroes are very useful in the South, for they do nearly all of his work. To the people of Mineola and elsewhere: Don't miss the holiday number of The Freeman, December 24th for three weeks. Will Johnson, lost his residence here by fire on the 24th. Tom McMillan had a heavy loss by the fire, but the people saved a great deal of his things, and are doing very well, so give thanks to the Lord... Mrs. Magie Hall, of Fort Worth, was in the city last week. Mr. James Hunter, the restaurant man, will give you all you can eat for 25 cents... K. W. Flavellen will dress you up cheap and easy. The Mineola Compress公司 did a good business this year, and employed all colored hands... Sandy Anderson, no one will on the Bailey form next year. Both will leave as soon as possible. Your Transportation Paid After joining the Circuit. Atlanta, Ga., Montgomery, Ala., Pensacola, Fla., Mobile, Ala. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed Embalmers) "UNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant. Lowest Prices.- 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night To me and receive quick results. I write music to your words, or words to your music. Also present your stories to publishing companies in person. Enclose stamp for reply. DUNCAN BAILEY 26364 State St. Chicago, Illinois umbia Theatre on Evenings and Sundays Play. Good music, good order, good The only Theatre down town owned 5c. HILL BROS., Props. BOOKS Printed that carries the words of such hits onion" and "Play that Barber Shop Chord." Play. Sample copy 10c postpaid, silver or fonts and street sellers. The Wm. Foster all. ed Hotel. Without Board. The city. Two blocks from Bath Houses, Hotels LUDLOW, Prop. Telephone 1631. Hot Springs, Ark. arden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Pro, Manager The world. Playing only the best in recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. TED! ing band. State what you WILL do and salary 19th at Sioux City, Ia. Address T. J. CULLI- tel, 800 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Ia. TED! k., first class colored performers, singles. From six to twelve weeks to acts that er. TED! re, Louisville, Ky., is always booked at this Theater. T NOW.. Pay Your Act. weeks at the Jacksonville, Fla. tly, No Matinees ter. Write or wire Tim Owsley, Assistant Manager. Visit The Columbia 524 Indiana Ave. Open Evening Entire change of program every day. Good singing. Clean and up to-date. The only T by colored people. Admission 5c. SONG BOOK 50 Songs and Parodies, the only book printed that as "Casey Jones," "Rubber Necking Moon" and "P Parodies on every popular song of the day. Sample stamps. A big discount to dealers, agents and str Music Co., 3025 State street, Chicago, Ill. The Reed Rooms With or Without Only First-class Colored Accommodation in the city. Two Depots and Postoffice. MRS. E. H. LUDLOW, 436 Church Street, The Crown Garden Paul La Mero, Ma Finest Theatre of its kind in the world. Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Recognized act Harding, Chicago Agent. Full Orchestra, WANT Musicians and performers, novelty act doubling band. Sta wanted. I'll advance ticket if you can join Dec. 19th at Siou GAN'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS. Arcade Hotel, 800 Fourth WANT Mystic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark., first class or doubles Costumes important factor. From six can deliver goods. E. D LEE, Manager. WANT At Houston Theatre, Lou The Big Headliners. Good acts always ..RIGHT NOV You Can Play Y From 4 to 6 weeks Globe Theatre, Jackson Two Shows Nightly, No M State all in first letter. Wr Frank Crowd, or Owner and Manager. Visit The Columbia Theatre 524 Indiana Ave. Open Evenings and Sundays Entire change of program every day. Good music, good order, good singing. Clean and up to-date. The only Theatre down town owned by colored people. Admission 5c. HILL BROS., Props. 50 Songs and Parodies, the only book printed that carries the words of such hits as "Casey Jones," "Rubber-Necking Moon" and "Play that Barber Shop Chord." Parodies on every popular song of the day. Sample copy 10c postpaid, silver or stamps. A big discount to dealers, agents and street sellers. The Wm. Foster Music Co., 3025 State street, Chicago, Ill. Only First-class Colored Accommodation in the city. Two blocks from Bath Houses, Hotels Depots and Postoffice. MRS. E. H. LUDLOW, Prop. Telephone 1631. 436 Church Street, Hot Springs, Ark. The Crown Garden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Fineest 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. WANTED! Musicians and performers, novelty act doubling band. State what you WILL do and salary wanted. I'll advance ticket if you can join Dec. 19th at Sioux City, Ia. Address T. J. CULLIGAN'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS. Arcade Hotel, 800 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Ia. WANTED! Mystic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark., first class colored performers, singles or doubles Costumes important factor. From six to twelve weeks to acts that can deliver goods. E. D LEE, Manager. WANTED! At Houston Theatre, Louisville, Ky., The Big Headliners. Good acts always booked at this Theater. Frank Crowd, or Tim Owsley, Assistant Manager. 8 Weeks Engagement Arcade, Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. L. D. Joel, Owner and Mgr. 8 Weeks Engagement Queen Theatre, Montgomery, Ala. Jas. S. Chambers, Owner and Mgr. 8 Weeks Engagement Belmont Theatre, Pensacola, Fla. M. Jacoby, Owner and Mgr. 8 Weeks Engagement Lagman Theatre, Mobile, Ala. Chas. Lagman, Owner and Mgr. If you have the goods you can go from Mobile back to Atlanta after playing the 12 weeks, and play 12 weeks more, making 24 consecutive weeks without losing one day. State all you can do in first letter. If you can't make good don't write. as you can save your time and ours too. --- --- IAS, N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLR Phones—New 3058, Old, Main. 4694. INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS ELECTROTYPERS 23 Baptist Pearl Street INDIANAPOLIS Both Phones 1870 SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzs selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to-day for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 3025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, IL. GRAY'S CAFE & LUNCH ROOM Best, quickest and cheapest service in the city. Home made pastry our specialty. Open all night. Samuel E. Gray, Prop. 222-224 Indiana Ave. New Phone 3381 Opposite The Freeman Office. To the Profession Mr. Charles O. Harding, 84 LaSalle St, Chicago, Ill, will hereafter do all the booking for this house. Performers wishing to come this way can communicate with him. Ollie Dempsey, Mgr. Pekin Theatre, Cincinnati, O. J. B. L. D. JOEL, THE THEATRICAL KING. Owner and Manager Arcade Theatre, Atlanta Ga.; Sec't Trees, and Booking Manager Southern Vanderbilt Circuit. STOP LOOK LISTEN BARTON & WISWELL Present The Peer of all Colored Commedians JOHN RUCKER (The Alabama Blossom) AND THE America's Foremost Colored Organization 50 Comedians 50 Singers Dancers Musicians 50 Comedians Singers Dancers Musicians BARTON & WISWELL Columbia Theatre Building New York City in the Field of Sport. THE FREEMAN HOLIDAY OFFER. until January 1st, The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more at the fate of $1.00 a year, including free a life sized picture of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Remember this offer is good only till January 1st. Send in jour orders today. Address THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. uvidently somebody, got the dope wrong. ac juing to Johnson's Chieago physician, A-2in'Gscotlent health and ready to give hatte at any old time, A) Keufman, ‘the California heavy- «clans has been, secured for another fight. ye mvauch maker of the West Side Athiet- (ip of New Orleans got his consent to eee the. winner of the Jim Barry-Tony ect out, which takes piace at that club fos puday “attemoon, December Ii. TE oh, S\ctor will fight Kaufman, the men wil (gsi ina. twenty-round gO on Sunday, jasary 29.. hla will be one time. that jamerin will really Ret a chance to fight, Ka pollee offielais of New Orleans will Soe cop him from fighting here. sumy Cocroth, the California fight pro- ditt" stant ‘the ‘Nelson-Moran Gon: Rat's Sun Francisco, has Just announced that he will give a purse of $15,000 for Ad Weigand Moran to battle in a twenty- round bout for the lightweight champion- jipof the world at any date which is suit- NR) Wolgast. Charley Harvey, manager AP \ioran, has already accepted’ the offer vt dius also informed Coffroth to try” his Ghost to induce Wolgast to agree to the tinch, “Et there is one fighter that Moran oe teat,” said Harvey, “it 1s Wolgast, ‘furan fought him in New York and bested bim and he will surely do the trick again.” COLD NO BAR TO JOHNSON, Negro Champion Continues Work with Training Partners. CHICAGO. —The disagreeable weather of last week did not put a damper on the daily work which Jack Johnson, heavy- Weizut champion, has mapped out for him- Mit'in order to keep in condition. In com- pany with Walter Monahan, the big cham- pion took to the road for'a short jaunt nd then boxed a few rounds in the’ barn back of his south side home. ‘During his stay im Chicago, Johnson {s looking over several real estate proposi- tons’ On the south aide, aa he is, anslous to secure some property. He 10 sesulling to spend as much as $100,000 It he can secure the right sort of property. East Monday he purchased a lot on Pral- He avenue, between ‘Thirty-fitth and ‘Thir- ty-slxth streets, for $18,000. JOHNSON WILL PROMOTE CLUB. Attempt Will Be Made to Revive Box. ing Game in Chicago. CHICAGO.—"Tired of being arrested for scorching as his only relaxation between figits and lawsuits, John Arthur Johnson, lieavewelght champton, plans to break inte the limelight as a promoter of a new fight nd Westin club here which, if it comes trac, he will Fun’ on the lines of a club menibershtp, Jounson has negotiated for the purchase of a hall a8 the home for the Johnson club to be. "My plan,” said Johnson Saturday, “is to ‘attempt to revive boxing in Chi tnd to zive’ a’ chance to see athletic entertainments at a fair rate, I don't be- Tieve there is any law which can prevent contests held on this plan. I would also like to. pu.l off a few wrestling matches. L intend to get the hall and endeavor to start the ehib at once.” JACK JOHNSON IN GOOD TRIM, Complete Physical Examination Dis closes No Evidence of Disease— Not on Journey to Hasbeen- vitle—Black Champion Is Still Perfect Physically. CHICAGO.—Jack Johnson is far from nervous prostration, ‘he heavyweight boxing champion of the World returned to Chicago last week and underwent a thorough examination by Dr. CW, K, Brisas, who pronounced the conqueror of Jeffries to be far from the all-in stage. When it Was all over he turned to the physician and asked: is there anything wrong with me, doc- tor? If there is 1 wish you would tell me, for 1 would Uke to know Just how T'siand. ‘That doctor down east who told me T'was due for nervous prostration sort of had’ me guessing.” T'only wish T were in as good shape as you are,” replied Dr. Briggs, “I can't find anything in your make-up that would dicate that you'are on the Foad to Has- ‘Johnson was tested in every way. | His pulse was taken, his heart action” tried and the reflex nerve action was given a thorouxh trial and nothing which would indicate any serious ‘nervous trouble was Fighting Days Are Not Over. Denying in emphatic terms that t was necessary for him to go to a sanatorium in Lowell, Mass, because of a nervous breakdown, and asserting he was in per- fect health, Jack Johnson, heavywelght champion arrived tn this éity last’ week from New York, and aside from showing in a few nearby’ towns will remain at his South side home until the first of the year, phen he will go west 0 open a nine weeks: theatrical engagement which will include all the prineipal cities between Chicago and the coast. ‘The champion was much wrought up over the statements which have been, at- tributed to him about. his fighting, days being over. “He sald he would fight as Soon asa. suitable opponent was. found and enough money put up for a Battle. Johnson sala he never had nervous pros- tration ‘and never expects to have it, but asserted the continual monotony of one $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK 8END NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY ~YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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He has received several tempting offers ‘from theatrical agencies on. the other side, but is of the opinion he can make more money by making the trip alone and fixing his own theatrical dates. Jack is anxious to tour Europe while he is champion, and from the manner in which he spoke about different places it Is almost certain he will make the. trip some time during the winter or early: spring. “I have a good strong pulse that beats around eighty-two and eighty-four,” said Jack, “but you will find it stronger’ in the left ‘wrist because that has been more highly developed. Ever since I was a boy J have done the greater part of my work with my left side, which has resulted in @ sort of abnormal development there.” ‘The doctor tried the right arm and found the pulse rather weak but regular at elghty-two. He then turned to the left and, as Johnson had said, the beat was stronger and the count was found to be eighty-four. ‘The other tosts followed. *physicaily, I haye found Johnson to be practically perfect,” sald Dr. Briggs. “I can find no organié weakness. His puise is strong and as regular as clockwork. | ‘The peculiar thing I discovered in my examina- tion of him was that the fact that he was on trial did not affect him in any way. He dia not display any “nerves” whatsoever. ‘The heart valves and the heart tone are perfect. The reflex nervous tests did not Teveal any organic nervous lesions. So far as anything alarming in the nerve changes are concerned my examination of Johnson revealed nothing. I would not eail nim a fighter who was on the verge of nervous prostration. “My examination showed him to be a man in health far above that of the ordinary man.” ‘The champion appeared to be in. fine condition on his return from the east. He Joked about his arrest caused by a show irl, and declared that his accuser merely was looking for advertising. ‘The big fellow will remain in or near Chicago until about January 1, when he will leave for a theatrical tour of the West. WHO CAN DO IT? Four Selections for an All-American wanda NEW YORK, N. ¥.—Sporting writer have begun the annual election of th great dream, a team which could lick th world on the gridiron—the All-Ameriear eleven: ‘Here are a few of to-day's selections showing how the experts dope out th combinations : Ted Coy, in the New York World. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left tackle, McKay,’ Harvard. Left guard, Weir, West Point. Center, Morris, Yale. Right guard, Fisher, Harvard. Hight tacklé, Paul, ‘Yale. Right end, Smith, Harvard. Quarterback, Sprackling, Brown. Left halfback, Wendell, Harvard, Hight halfback, McKay, Brown, Fullback, Mereér, Pennsyivania, New York Press. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left tackle, Scully, Yale. Left guard, Brown, Navy. s Genter, Morris, Yale. Right guard, Msher, Harvard. Right tackle, MeKay, Harvard. Right end, L. Smith,’ Harvard. Quarterback, Sprackling, Brown. Right halfback, Wendell, Harvard. Left halfback, McKay, Brown. Bullback, Mercer, Pennsylvania. New York Herald. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Lett tackle, Scully, “Yale. Left guard, Fisher, Harvard. Genter, Cozens, Pennsylvania. Right guard, Brown, Navy. Right tackle, Withington, Harvard. Right end, Smith, Harvard. Quarterback, Sprackling, Brown. Left halfback, Pendleton, Princeton. Right halfback, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Fuilback, Wendell, Harvard. New York Sun, Lett end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left tackle, Scully, Ya'e. Teft guard, Fisher, Harvard. Genter, Cozens, Pennsylvania. Right guard, Brown, Navy. Right tackle, McKay, Harvard. Right end, Smith, Harvard. Quarterback, Sprackling, Brown. Left halfback, McKay, Brown. Right halfback, Wendell, Harvard. Fullback, Mercer, Pennsylvania. It will be noted that Kilpatrick, Sprack ling, Mereer and Wendell ewre unanimou: selections, while there were few — othe changes in the élevens selected. Waite Camp, the mentor of all the. dreamers, ha: not yet made public his annual All-Amer! reba oceg BOXERS ARRESTED—WILL TRY TO WIN CASE IN COURT. JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, November 29. —Uix principals in boxing Bouts tae were eld at’ the Jeftersonvilie Ball: Park, Sust pulside the citys 1ast might, by: the rie City Atiietic. Chub, were arrested by Sher= iff John B. Carr, Captain Mike Wall, chief of police, and six deputies. Harry Rogers, who arranged for the bouts and who was To'teterce and tagene Davidson, colored, one of tho seconds were taken into cus" fodye athe fights: which only amounted. to Sparring matenes, ‘were allowed. to con- tThue, but bond was given for the Bppenr- ance of the boxers to answer each charge. ‘Ghose arrested besides. the. two named were Sohn ‘erney and. Jerry ‘Dalton, of Tndianapolls, who went on for John Rich« ierkissing, “of” Louisville, and. Jimmie Watts, of Indianapolis, the Intter having sprained his hand and the former refusing iBinghe, Wl durch, ana Bruce Hopper Toca colored, couple, and George, Mccaa iim of Jetfersonviiey and Alfonse Howard, off New albany. About two btindred were present and an attempt was at frst made to keep officers Sut but ‘arrangement. to Hold bouts and Qoleive bond tor appearance was ‘nally Teached, "Cases were call thie morning in The Circuit Court and will be hoard later. ‘Tho Gefendants: attorneys claim the Ashes ‘were to be only exhibitions of skit and {fot to\be ienocigouts or for purse. "Techn != cal points ‘will play. large part in the trial THE ALL-SOUTHERN TEAM. ‘By J. BLAIN BOYD. In_selecting an all-Southern team there are some players whose qualifications are So apparent that at a glance they must be placed on this honorary team, while others must be given careful consideration and thelr season's work taken into con- sideration. In selecting the men for this season I'am trying to weigh each man and give him his correct value to the team &nd show why I have chosen him for the position, Ends, Madison of Meharry and Kendall of Fisk. Both of these players are strong fast men, They can both carry the ball to good advantage and are as fast as can be expected; get down the field under punts and are sure tacklers. They are big and Strong and yet are not large enough to fake away any speed. Both can. be brought in to assist the line in changing. Tn handling the forward pass they are both safe men and whenever started they are hard to down. "Payne of Fisk is a good end and is better than both Kendall and Madison in running the forward pass, but. he has not the power and strength that these men have and would not, prove ‘as useful to the team in_all lines of work eut out for the ends. Selby of Meharry is another good end, but his great fauit is he cannot keep his feet when in mo- tion, and is almost sure to stumble ‘Tackles, Vie Turner of A. B.C. and ‘Suges of, "Now both of these men are great tackles strong and, fast, good at smashing, inter- ference and aro'almost as fast in getting down the field as the ends, and both can garry, the ball arourid ends and) through the line. They are hard men to tackle and stop and both have a wonderful THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. amount of natural ability combined with foot bail brains. Vic Turner is the great- est tackle of the season, and while Suggs does not quite rank up ‘to Turner, yet he is a good man. Cannady of Meharry ts @ great tackle and rendered his team good service, but it must be admitted he is a trifle siow for a place on the all-Southern team. Guards, Brown of Meharry and Powell of Fisk. ‘These men are in a class by themselves. Both fast, heavy and strong. Good men on defense as well az offense. Can be used for any style of play and keep going. Center, Bass of Meharry stands out away ahead of his field and can not be compared iwth the others. He plays the game all the time; is into everything and always has his eyes on the ball. While he {8 not a very heavy man, he Is as strong as a lion and as fast asa deer. It was Bass that wrought so much havoc with ‘Tuskegee and Fisk. He always broke through and had the man before the play was well under way. ‘The quarterback position is @ hard one to settle. We did not have a quarterback this season quite up to the standard of Johnson, Meharry’s quarter of last season or Stith of Fisk last season's team. Hen- ley of Tuskegee is a great quarter, His passing of the ball is clean, quick and clever, and he handles punts and runs them back fairly well but there seems to be a weakness in his driving his. team. He does not look out the weak points in the defense of the other team. Davis of A. B. C. and Wesley of Fisk are both good men, Davis was out of the game_a great deal’ and can not be considered. "The po- sition must be given to Zuber of Meharry for all around play. While he was not quite so brilliant all the time, he studies the other team, 1s quick to tind weak spots in it, and drives his team for all it is worth. | Then too, when he gets the chance he is fast’ in gaining around ends or through the line, and in running back punts he is safe and reliable. His exper- fence is a wonderful help to him and he takes advantage of every weak polyt in the opposing teams defense. Half Backs, King of Fisk and West of Meharry. ‘These ‘men are fast and strong. King is indeed a fine back; his speed and know!- edge of the game, his wonderful ability to dodge tacklers and still keep going makes hima hard man to handle. He Is a fine defensive player as well and is an ideal man for the position. West is a halfback that seems to be cut out for the new game and his playing Thanksgiving day stamped hha as a first class man in every way. He runs fast and hard, keeps his feet al- most all the time. He’ picks his openings Well and as almost sure to gain on his plays. Full back, Scott of Meharry is the man it seems almost impossible to stop this de- mon. He can rip through the line for long gains unaided, and it seems that he could not be stopped. Scott is a great player and a valuable man to any team. He must be given the position without a doubt. In selecting this team I have given it every advantage. I have considered speed, strength, Knowledge of the game. T have provided jt with several good kick- ers in Bass and Zuber, both for punts and placement. Other men that are worthy of mention are Upshaw of Fisk, a great player for his weight, a hard man, @ good Kicker and runs weil with the ball’; Walk- er of A. B. C. made a fine showing this geason and deserves some mention. FIRST-CLASS CLUB WANTED. Will Bend Every Effort to Attain De- sired End. Sol. White, of Philadelphia, writes ‘The Freeman that he is very anxious to have the very best team of colored players in the country. A letter to ‘The Preeman on the subject is ag follows: To Editor of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., Dear Sir: ‘Am securing a colored base ball team for McMahon Bros. of New York, and would like to have the address or a ‘letter from Hutchinson, late of Leland Giants, also Pettus, of Chicago Giants, ‘The Me- ‘Mahons want the best team in the country and have hired me as manager and I feel confident of making good. Have had kind of rough sledding the last. two seasons, but things look very bright for 1911. With the task of selecting a new team ahead of me, I expect to Keep in touch with you from now on. We have signed several reputable ball players from the East but withhold the naines for the present. With best wishes for success and hop- ing to hear from you at earliest conven- fence, T am, ‘Yours sincerely, Sol White, manager, 1309 Poplar street. FISK UNIVERSITY BATTLE CRY. ‘The following rather sanguinary yell was pulled off by. the Fisk University crowd, Nashville, ‘Tenn., at its recent foot. ball’ game with Meharry! Bevo! Bivo! Bevo Bum! Bum get a rat trap bigger than a cat ap, Bum get’a rat trap bigger than a cat trap, Tum, Bum, Sis, Bum, Rah! Pisk University, Hab, Rab, Rah ! Give ‘em the sx, the ax, the ax, ‘Give "em the ax, the ax, the ax, Give ‘em the ax, give ‘em the ax, give ‘em ‘the ax-—Whiere? Right in the neck, the peck he neck, Right in the neck, the neck, the neck, ‘Right in the neck, right in the neck, Tight in the neck—There. Rah, rah, rab, Rah, rah, rab, Rah, rah, rah, Fisk, Fisk, Fisk. Brek ck ek ek ‘Coex ‘Coex! Brek ok ck ek ‘Coe Coex! Ho up! Ho up! Palabalou! Fisk! Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rab, rah, rah! Fisk- Fiske! isk! Acker Baker! Soda Cracker! ‘Sis Bum Bah! Fisk University Rab, rah, ran! ‘Umphb-Yank ! Umph-¥ank | M-B-H-A-R-R-Y ! . MEHARRY BEATS FISK. ee ee In the presence of 6,000 frantie foot ball enthusiasts Meharry downed her old rivals Thanksgiving day in one of the hard- est fought battles ever seen in Nashville. ‘The teams had been coached by the best foot bail brains the country could produce. Fisk by Mr, Robert Blake of Vanderbilt University, the greatest end the South has ever prodiiced, and Meharry by. Mr. Sam L. Ransom, who played on the Hyde Park high school team of Chicago and Beloit Wisconsin University, a team mate of the Breat Walter Eckersall of Chicago. ‘The teams were about evenly matched in weight. Fisk may have been a trifle faster in some departments of play. Both put up a finished exhibition of the new ame ‘and never before In the history of the game has there been such a wonderful amount of speed shown. Hach team had a great number of grand plays and pulled them off with almost clock like perfection. A bad fumble by Fisk cost her the game. ‘While Meharry played a steady consistent game, taking advantage of everything in sight. Fisk showed up well in end runs and forward passing. King and Payne made a fine combination” and” the manner. in Which they. worked the pass was a rev- elation to the most ardent follower of the game. King ould twake the ball’ and start off as though for a long sweeping end run, and never going outside the five- yard zone, and then suddenly stop. dnd throw the ball almost the entire width of the gridiron, herew Payne would be wait- Ing to receive it. For a good gain. Ken. dail also played a great game for Fisk and his work win tackung and end running was spectacular and brilliant. Bad fum- Bling cost Fisk the game. ‘Meharry’s best plays were a tackle shift and line shift, putting the ball in play. the moment the men were in position. . Find- ing that Fisk bad a weak line she drove her backs through for many Jong gains Scott, West and Landry did splendid work Taare ee bo Suara was.the manor the jour. ‘The game was fast. snappy and full of ‘new things. Bach team tried a number of {rick plays, some of them working. and others falling to work. ‘There Was not dull moment during the game. “And when Meharry’ scored her touchdown on a for- ward pass it seemed like her supporters would tear the stands down with yells and ong. Although defeated sk put up wonderful game and one which with less fumbling would have brought her home a sure winner, Meharry on the other hand, played a hard “an” cautious “game, taking” few chances, and content with working her line shift for shore sure gains. ‘The sine-up: MEHARRY Position FISK Madison Right Bnd Kendall Canaay Right ‘Tackle Suggs Wade Right. Guard MeBeth Bass Center Warren Whittaker Lett ‘Tackle Howell Bronw, Left, Guard Powell Iiehey Lett Bnd. Payne Zuber Quarterback Wesley ‘West Tithe Hale Merchant Seott Fullback King Landry Lett Halt Upshaw Referee, Bullock; umpire, Jones} feld Judge, Williams; head Mnesinan, Randals. JACK JOHNSON WOULD BE REGULAR LANDLORD Pugilist Takes Option on Valuable / Chicago Property—Feels Like Fighting Again. CHICAGO, IN—Just to show that the stories noised about to the effect that he Was getting toward the bottom of hls pile of available cash are false, Jack Johnson has’ secured “an” option on property at State and ‘Thirty-third streets here, and 1s expected to close-a deal for the purchase of, the property within a few davs at a price said to be in the neighborhood. of $60,000. When Johnson secures the prop- erty he may turn into regular landlord, maintain an office, and direct the affairs OC his building, the property consisting of an auditorium, two dane halls and sev- eral small halls for lodge purposes. “twill show you one Hghter who will never end broke,” sald Johnson last Fri- day, and hig friends declare that the Dig fhaiopion now lias an wecount of $166,000 in a local savings bank, ‘They devlaré he has not touched his “fight” money during the past ‘months, but ius only used. his theatrleal cash. Johnson is looking for fights now. ‘The gsepioe: is tiring of theatrical work, and Says he will take on the first fighter’ who is able to command a purse of champion- ship proportions. ‘The champion continued his'road work yesterday, and atthe con- clusion’ of his “daily grind on the ‘South Side streets announced that he felt ike fighting ones more. THE FREEMAN HOLIDAY OFFER. 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Until January 1st, The Freeman wil be sent in clubs of one or more at the rate of $1.00 a year, including free a life sized picture of Dr. Booker T Washington. Remember this offer. is good only till January ist. Send in your orders today. Address THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. R. B. Johnson, now residing at Kenia, O., is in the city to spend some time. Mrs. Theodore Crawford, the hair. dresser, was purchasing Christmas goods in Chicago, Monday. Mr, A. E, Manning, of ‘The World, and Mr, Geo. L. Knox, of The Freeman, wert in Chicago the first of the week. ‘The Ladies’ Auxillary of Lincoln Hos. pital will have 2-speciat meeting. Monday Atternoon, December 12, at 4 ovclock. James M. Johnson was granted a di- voree from Minnie Jonson, November 9 in the Circuit Court of Marion county, Indiana. = Rev. Dr. HL H, Stewart, of Chicago IL, Was in thé city last ‘Tuesday, on his way to “Seymour, Ind., and’ Louis: ville, Ky, Prof. J, Clifford Brown, traveling for the Burrling Art Association, of Chi- fago, was Ih the city for afew days this ‘week, Prof. F. Q. Brown is visiting in Bloomington, Ind., in the interest of the Sea Bird Mining Company, in this city. Mr. C, J. Embry, tallor, of Toledo, 0., was in ‘the clty ‘tus week, ‘visiting’ i mother, Mrs. Barie Burrs, ‘of 1425 East ‘Twelfth street. He thinks of locating Miss Laura Moss, of Utica, N. Y., is viveiting” Madame ‘MeNairdes, or i103 North ‘Senate avenue. Miss Moss was here four years ago with Ernest Hogan's “Rufus Rastus” Company. Mr. George L, Knox has arrived home from Chicago, where he went to Visit. his Sister, “He had the pleasure of ‘meeting Mr. Booker ‘t. Wasttington, with whom he. spent some pleasant monients, Mr. William KH. Scott, the artist, at. tended the Vanguet given in honor of the Western artists at the Herron Art Institute,last. week, ‘Three pletures painted by ‘br, Scott’ while in’ France Were On exhibliton. Mr. and Mrs. Bern Fisher entertained at dinner ‘Tuesday evening in honor’ of thelr son, Floyd Fishers, birthday. - Those present were’ Festis. Black, Lloyd. Cox, Kaiph Bryant, Walker Cavey Richard Wil: son, Robert Young, Harry Jackson, Law- renee Brown and Fred Pisher. ‘The Negro Business League gave a com- plimentary smoker-at Wills! Chapel 1asi Friday evening. Mr. Toberts made an interesting. talk on. the “Drug” Business.” The following resolution was tinaninously adopted: “We desire to express our ap- Proval of the, proposed ‘campaign for se. {uring funds {or the erection of colored YMG. A. building, and we further pledge our individual assistance, morally Ind “financially, to the enterprise... The rrangements were complete for a “Bust- fess” Men's Luncheon” at. the " Parker House, Friday, evening, December 16, at 8:30 O'clock... Tickets are on sale by’ the committee for 25 cents. Committee, Geo. Read, Allen’ Simms and Frank Duerson. Bennett always for best Xmas photos! sittiow: | 3¢'m) Washington street APPOINTS COLORED MAN. Sa teen nanee i tails re elgcy has included In: Mis. appotutments William" H. "Morris, to be complete. ree: gra. clerk. Mrs Mofris formerly. lived in Toulsviile, Ky, and is quite active in focal politics: 20 BEAUTIFUL XMAS POST CARDS FOR 10 CENTS. fe or ie Gaus ete nora assortment of 20 artistic Christmas, Good Une rlendship, Hoses sand Mowers. in Cequlsite colors’ all. for ‘only 10 cent Wash your onder Tor Xmas, an this special titer 2%puod only 1s anya,” We 1s Springs, Lindale, Texas. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. sit now. 36° Washington street. JONES TABERNACLE A, M. €. ZION CHURCH. Rev. H. J. Cailis, Pastor. Hing i cans te hi ship of “Mrs, “Lena Mason. closed last Suttaag.‘Twentycone persons were: added forme church, * the Tater Wil preach Sinday @t20 45. a. mh on the. subject of EWorking in. God's "Vineyard: Sunday School Patlyat 12:45 nay The, parent Bre asked tobe present, "At TS20 7. t Gig Pastor's subsect will, be “Watching” Srilursdny, December 22, “will be Class Rally. ALONZA MALONE IN INDIANAPOLIS One of the most agreeable surprises of ie Oe Sy Ginger aie a Seen nig unas, oasoclates Bee gee Maat mice Whneeered Re Mitiaote’ gape toseunpats aane Wee tee coe tine Tae heres popes thay hate eon ta Gil thasen os RY EGopuae ett of ous coumepollan THIN MODEL 21 JEWEL @& Sa $50.00 GOLD WATCH. Co) Va itera een rey gee Tews Ladin’ or Gente watch tick i fu Sue hy GHARANTERD FOR, 25 YEARS A PR Eis igunp decreas eet (EA Sitinnrocmentc ra: (ae Soot hast Wee 7; SEAM Bi.ad si Sesto ce REY Sie Bas ae aces, Seabee ee Pet ay smart See: oes eas areas dianapolis was the middle ground between Louisville and Chicago. He was among us for @ period extending over more than six years. Although his stay was con- fined to a few hours only, -he was shown much distinction by his old time friends. DR. M. W. DOGAN IN THE CITY. Dr. M. W. Dogan, the well-known edu- gator, president of Wiley, University, Marshall, Tex., was in the city for a few day of list week and the present week. He is North in the interest of his school. He went to New York the first of the week. The Doctor lectured at the With- gfspoon United Presbyterian Church lagi Saturday, ‘preached at Simpson Chapel Sunday morning, addressed the Men’s Monster Meeting Sunday _ afternoon, preached at the Witherspoon Presbyter!: An Chureh Sunday night, and addressed the Ministerial Hound Table last Mon- day morning. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. Rev. H. W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. Mrs. Dolly Lewis, who is holding re- vival meetings at this church, ts one of the most, successful evangelists of the Face in winning men and boys for Christ The services are largely attended, and soul stirring; and there are conversions nightly. ‘The meetings will continue this week, Prof. M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley University, Marshall,’ Tex, delivered an instructive’ address at, 11 a. m., Sunday, ‘on “The Prodigal Son." Professor Dogan Was on his way to the meeting of the Board of Kdueation of the M. E. Chureh, in New. York City. The pastor was remembered ‘Tuesday night by a silver offering, It being his fitty-Afth birthday, “The offerings will be continued over until the 13th. Rev. L. C. Fletcher, Anna McCloskey, William Har- den and others are on the committee. Revival services all day Sunday, De- cember 11. At Ll a, m. the subject of the pastor's sérmon will be “Karly Piety.” At and 8 p. m. Mrs, Dolly Lewis will de- liver the sermons. ‘The Sunday School is rehearsing the Christmas cantata, "Glad Tidings,” which will be rendered Christmas night. MADAM McNAIRDEE RETURNS FROM THE EAST Madame MeNairdee has returned from her ‘Eastern trip. While in’ Syracuse she Nad, the pleasline 6f Being one of the guests at Mrs, Sarah Thomas’ fortieth birthday party, of Utica, N. Y., given by Bir, and Mrs. James Sanford, of Syra- Cuse." ‘Mrs, ‘Thomas received many cost- fy"ana beautiful presents, Among them Was a handsome’ hand-embroidered” pit= Tow; given by Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson, Theke were several speeches, and when Madame MeNairdee extended “her ‘con- gtatulations to. the host_and hostess. It Was then that she became known to the hrottier Knights of Syracuse and Utlea, Among (he brothers present were Mr, James Sanford, Mr. Floyd Persett of Utica, Mr. ‘Taylor, “Mr. Henrie Smith, Mr. Will Davis, ‘Mr. Sam Johnson, Mr. Jesse Perkins, and several others. Cheer Was extended to her. The brothers Wished her to remain, as they and thelr Wives wanted to show the great. sister What they could do, but it Was impos- Bible, “Tey all bade her goodsbye, say ing we Will meet you in old Indianapolis. BANQUET IN CHICAGO. Dr. Booker T. Washington Honored by ‘Business: Men's League. Directly after Dr. Booker T. Washing- ton had addressed the Tuskegee Alumni of Chicago at Quinn Chapel A. M. 1. Church, on the evening of December 5, he was taken to the Dumas Hotel, 3313 Wabash avenue, where a banquet was given in his honor by the Business Men's League. ‘The program was conducted by Dr. George C. Hall, president of the 1o- cal league, who introduced Dr. Booker ‘T. Washington, president of the National Business Men's League, who spoke most encouragingly of® the, proportions. of business possibilities, ‘The next speaker of interest was J. i. Moorland, Who is extensively ‘interested in’ ¥. MC. A. Work and. its -upbuilding. ” Prominent Speakers were Frank L. Gale, of the Gaie Piano Company: J.'H, Zedricks, of the State strect: mail order house: Wil- liam Wilson, tailor;, Edward Felix, con- feetionery dealer; Geo. 1. Smith, ‘of ©. H. Green's 0. K. Shoe Polish business; Peter Jones, ‘photographer; William D. Neighbors, realestate, and Lawyer J: Gray. Lucas. Among’ others present were: Noah D. ‘Thompson, 8. J, Evans, Thomas Neely, George MeMahon, Alfred H. Watking, R.'S. Abbott, Joseph E. Snowden, "A. Ti, “Richey, Chas. Elgar, Robert ‘urnley, Ernest H. Willlamson, BroW. HoiDavis, Jesse A. Shipp. C: Harris; Sylvester Russell, Dr. M. Govan, 8. IL. Dudley, Delbert Brown, Samuel 1 Lee, Frank R. Stark, Seward B. Wil- Iams, ‘Walter Benton, Jas. S. Copper, William. Bowder, C. 1. Green, Dr. le W. McDowell. George -M. Porter and 8) Laing Williams. WILLIAM D. NEIGHBORS GIVES INFORMAL DINNER Entertains Noah D. Thompson, with Dr. Booker T. Washington as Spe- cia! Guest—Only Newspaper Men Invited. CHICAGO, Ill, December 5.-—An infor- mal diner was given by Willlam 0. Neighbors, the popular real estate deal- er, to-day, in honor of Mr. Noah D. ‘Miompson, formerly. a newspaper man of Chicaxo, but now of Tuskexee Institute. Phe special guest’ was Dr. Booker T. Washington, hwo had just arrived in the city to address the Taskexee Alumni in the evening, at Quinn Chapel A. M, 1 Church... ‘Phe dinner took place at 5:20 p.m, at the Dumas Hotel, 8812 Wabash Aveniie, and lasted until & p.m. Among the ‘speakers were Dr. Washington, J. Allison Sweeny, George L. Knox of ‘The Freeman, Rev, A. J. Carey of ‘The Con- gervator, I. 8. Abbott of ‘The Defender, SB. Turner of The Iinois Idea, Jullus F, Taylor of ‘The Broud Ax, and R. W. hea, connected with ‘The Chronicte.” Mr, Thompson was then mtroduced by Mr. Neighbors, the host, and W. H. A. Moore ‘was master of ceremonies. Among oth- ers present were Dr. M. A. Majors, Syl- vester Russell, A. N. Fields, Jos. Snow- den, Cary B. "Lewis, J. H.’ Moody and ‘Thomas Wallace Swan. ” The ‘menu, which was served in courses, was ex: cellent. JOTTINGS FROM CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THe FReeMan. ‘All the churches in town are maling elaborate preparations for Christmas. The pastors, Reve: Coleman, “boone, Sevtmour. Watts ‘and Afetcall, are looking (9 thet: congregations for a hearty support tat thelf efforts muy be ‘suceesefuls Mr Ennis Miller departed this life on Friday, December 2, leaving a host of {riends to mourn his loss....A musical elub is be- ing organized and will give concerts in several of the churches, "A full account, with names of members wiil be given later ;.-.Quite a few strangers have been no- ficed in the city the past week... .The Freeman Christinas number will be an elaborate edition. Orders for same can be left with George Ligon, who contem- Plates a good sized order as The-Freeman Contains more news than any other paper an CUATTANOOGA, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Thanksgiving day was honored with re- Aigious services in’ the diferent churches at Il a.m, ‘Thursday, November 24th, ‘And with much enthusiasm the people at- tended services....The Tompkin A.M. E. Zion church members tendered the dis- tinguished pastor, Rev, E, M. Argyle, D. D.,-a ‘Thanksgiving reception, _ and’ the program was grandly rendered. " The news- Daper man. ‘Brooks, was on hand and par- took of the festivities most freely. With the large and appreciative audience, pres ent the ladies of the committe did well their part to make the occasion enjoyable and all left with smiles and words of praise....The Monument Baptist church members ‘tendered their pastor, Rev. W. ‘M_ Moore, a ‘Thanksgiving reception, and @ grand program was rendered to the de- light of all the ‘audience, ‘The following \grogtam was tendered: Masic by the THE FREEMAN, AN :LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. choir; Invocation, Rev. G. W. Washing- ton; Musle; “The Church at Work, Mr. J, M. Richardson ; “Address, Rev. G. A. Bell, “B. D.; “Origin of the Monumental Baptist Church,” Mr. J. L. Holland; Ad- dress, Rev. J. ii. Smith; Musie; and then for the bountifuliy’ spread table... .A very fine JMerary entertainment ‘wad’ given at the ¥. M. C. A. Hall, Tuesday evening, No- vember2ith, at '§ ‘o'clock. ‘The unique program as rendered was made specially interesting and attractive, as Prof. W. H. Crawford, of Alton, Ill, the Shakesper- fan, appeared in his costume and. played Hamlet. Richard THT, and. Julius, Caesar. Me 'G. We Franklin, ‘tho cofnetist and ‘Miss Williams, soloist, were exceedingly grand. ‘The audience was composed of the cultured and most prominent citizens, Prof. Crawford reflected credit upon’ the oceasion asa Shakesperian. reciter and entertainer, ts a brilliant gem in literature, as his recitals are just charming and. he captures his andience in’ his masterpléces Of recitals. "We wish him success... ev. TH. Welch, D. “D.,’ the finanelal’ Feoord- Breaking pastor of ‘the Warren A. ME. chehureh. in three vears raised about’ the Sum of $10,000. ‘This chureh has permitted thelr pastor, for faithfulness, a! vacation to visit relatives and friends In’ the Bast. Wer trust’ that bis ‘stay ‘will be pleasant ....Rev. J. H. Masters, pastor of Second Baptist eliurch, has been critically 1, and the outlook was the need of an operation to. be_performed for ‘his betterment. . We bow" in-sympathy. for him and his. loyal congregation, and hope for a speedy recov- ery...The Mt. Puran Baptist chureh had A grand success financially from the Thanksgiving diner, Rev. L. Drain, who has done much to build up this eougre- gation, has also set up plans for the ence- fion of a new house of worship on. the modern stvie.” He is able to accomplish fonccomplish Bpbfule- vetaoln Shrdlu eta the same with such falthtul ‘people, “he being a leader of people In-said line... Rev. J. H. Turner, D. D., pastor of the Bethel A. MOB. church of the Bast ‘Ten- nessce A! ME. conference. He has been returned to said pastoral charge to the de- Tight of his people and community. He has stood by his people in all racial mat- ters and he ts on the honored roll of re- Appointment to this one place and is now in his Heth year ax Its pastor, ‘This is a record breaker. “He is! teaching private School and has a large number of pupils. X power in the pulpit as it: were. JOTTINGS FROM NAVASOTA, TEX, Special to THE FREewan. ‘Miss Lulu Hunter is at home to see her sick mother,......Mrs. Allee Hayes and Mrs. Hattie Johrison are reported better, ....Mrs. 0. W. Goodwin and Mr; Lee Bax. iér ‘were quietly married at. the. palatial residence of the bride on the 16th ult Rev. Williams of the ‘True Vine Baptist chureh officiating. ‘Their many: friends be- Speak for them a future fall of matri- monial pleasure... ..Miss Ida Cole. spent ‘Thanksgiving day with her mother. aud sisters...-Mrs. Emma Knox and Mr, B. Elam were married quietly onthe 6th uit. Mrs. Knox Is one of our most highty esteemed ladies and Mr. Elam is a well- to-do and most Substantial farmer. May they come constantly Into a fuller realiza- tion of all the divinely appointed pleasures of matrimonial Ife is the wish of their many friends,...Rey. B. F. Williams, of the Friendship Baptist chureh, preached two eloquent sermons on Sunday... Re. ynember ‘The Freeman is on sale at E, M. Neal & Co.'s store on Saturdays and Sun- days, GREENVILLE, S. Cc. ROOT DG (5 ae cee. The Methodist Episcopal church (smuth ‘of South Carolina, held its conference with the John Wesley 'M, KE. chureh of Green- ville, S.C. with Bishop Neely, presiding. A few changes were made. ‘The many friends of Rev. Valentine are delighted fo know that he will supply the John Wes- ley church of Greenville for the coming twelve months, and also that Rev. Palse will be their “district superintendent for another year. ‘The conference adjourned Monday afternoon to meet with the Eman- uel chureH of Sumter, S. C., next year. Rev. C. K. Brown has been’ transferred from the South Carolina conference to the North Carolina conference. Rev. Brown ‘was formerly pastor of the M. E. church of Columbia, S.C. Rev, Joshua Wilson was made district superinitendent over the Sumter district, in. Rev. Gottingham’s place, who was given charge of the M. E. chureh in Columbia, S- Cue. . Messrs. Giover Toston and Edward Siti have re- turned to the city after spending a very pleasant time visiting in Atlanta, Ga... Mr. Maze Maxwell fs in the clty visiting relatives and friends. His many friends welcome him home again. He has just completed an engagement at the Won- deriand ‘Theater, Spartanburg, S.C... ‘Among the many visitors to the clty dur- ing the past. week we note Drs. Hardy, of Spartansburg, 8, C., Earl, of Anderson, S.C, and Mr. Whey, of ‘Augusta, Ga., ‘Mesdiimes Annie Bomar, Lily Reld, Maude James and Willie Dufly, who were in the city attending the M. B. conference... Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Price celebrated thelr tenth wedding anniversary last Monday evening. Quite a number were out and expressed themselves as having spent a very, pleasant evening... .Mrs, Mary Car- ter Langston, of Weehauken, N. J., after spending a very pleasant time in’ the city, the guest of Mrs, C. J. Thompson, left for St. Augustine, ia.” accompanied’ by Miss Eva Thompson of this city....Mr. Robert Boulware and Miss Mabel N. Hughes were married at the Mattoon.” Presbyterian church, Wednesday, November 23rd. ‘The happy. ‘couple lett on the afternoon train for Washington, D. ¢.. their future home + Dr. Russell, of Rock Hill, S.C. was inthe city to be present at the Hughes- Boulware tharehaa. PORTSMOUTH, VA. Speciai to THE Freeway. Rev, J. M. Atmstend, D. D.. pastor of Zion Baptist. churehy preached‘. strong Sermon Sunday: morning, --‘the funeral of Silas °Pannie Jones took “pine trom the Emmanuel A. "MB. church. Monday, No- Yember 28th” Miss Jones was a native of Biorlda/and’ teacher: Im the public. schools Of this city. Sunday night was Ienown &s Compe tight at Zion Baptist chtreh * Chtise Sadie Lopez “of this city was indrnied to Mr, Strong of the U. & navy lust ‘Thursday, November 24th... -Mrs. fad. Wilkins, of 81s Carroll streei,” who” has Been in’ St. Vineent hospital for the past five. weeks Undergoing an operation; 1s expecting to return home ina few days Pfia sure to get, Your Mreeman” every Sidurdays for sate at S02 south street and 2508 Eeingham street. SHEFFIELD, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Sirs, Emma, Parker heft for Bossemer, Monday” spend) the. holtdags ‘with. er daughter, -Mrx Minnie Veasley..,-; .Me ee Powell, &. GM. of the Mosaic ‘Tem: Derlérs of America, was in. the elty last Week from Montgomery, Ald... «Mrs. C ©. MeGruder, of Birmingham, state grand lecturer of Gof Cis In. the city’ this week. Ans, Laura’ Dennis has returned Rome from Olivia, where she has been in the Interest or the’ Hsing Sows ana Bada ters ‘of Protection «.-Mre. Rosle, Wilson, of" Montgomery, siaie missionary ‘of the Baptist churches, was in the city last Weeks+ cThe memorial services of Mr John ‘Winn, who died. several weeks. ago. Wil be hela “at the ‘First Baptist chureh Sunaay evening by. the Hsing Sons and Daughters of Protection, at 2:30 p.m... Mr. ‘Lacy’ Stennett was’ called home Sin Ais: tioning from “Memphis to the bed Side of his brother, Harty, who has been ‘quite’ in for several weeks. ‘Tum FREEMAN 1S on sale at_ Philadel phia, Pa., at Young & Old’s barber shop, ie ee BUSINESS LOCALS. wr Gusher onisd oone aoe ee eet eee oe ‘The genuine Osrter's Rheumatic ty meet by mel on recent Deco (stamps) ‘Has cured others; wil a Address R.P. Blodan. druggest. Indianat Ind. All kinds of Job Work done at THE FREE- pa eee ee ee Sea ao a ak ete & ee toe eee es Cn oe ees the up to date traveling public. 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But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straight- cuing preparation’ on vearthe | icinkeno. more willrstraighten’ the. kinkiest. ‘kind of hase. ahinke about ta preparation that a you, have to do 16 apply Te on the hair, “and, with @ iftue combing, the Hair becomes! straight, not to. stay, for one day or one week but to last from six to eight months: Water noe nothin ise ell thake it Kink again after it has ‘been straightened. Kink-no-more Isa ‘wonder worker. “So marvelous does If do Ks"work that one ‘can ‘hardly: belloys their own eyes. It works like magic, and is: unique because there is: not ei other preparation inv the. world like it We onur'a reward ot $100 for any head of hair “that” Kink-nosmore “wil not Straighten, Kinkeno:more is a vegetable _com= pound: it is perfectly" harmiess and. Wil Rou injure the sealp nor hair, but, Wil stop it from falling out; positively re- moves. dandruft, promotes! a luxuriant zrowth of healthy hair and Keeps it soft Ghd glosay. Remember, thet kimk se: more is sold under a guarantee {0-do af Met is’ claimed. for ior monsy retun Ele We pil cena to any Soe ea Grete Ceipt oF $1 a rexular sive box of Wine hovmore, enougito straighten from ene to” two ‘hends ‘of bait. "When ordering Send registered letter, postal money, Of Ser or expres money often, Livers ta: Sar toe pician toast iadlowe, aoe stamp for reply, Agents wanted every. Where, “Addvess Shelton B Somes, 10%9 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Pare’ No oe ee ean di One Thousand Ways! ‘To make money. New roads to wealth, hore fortum ate found” Many ct Bins coolss ot earsiag @ tiring Hines And beige for the millions. frou one William Foster 52 South FirstSt, “Kirksville, Mo. A Modern Hair Store Mrs. Millie Alexander, hair dresser and man- ufacturer, carries a full lineof Hair goods. Wrice tsa eraates, Woe a eat Phone Old, Main 6058. Dr. Clarence A. Lucas OFFICE, 10 W. VERMONT ST. 58 AMO mee Hoayes 11 isa 2876 p-m, fear eee OFFICE. 11 ALVORD ST. Oftce Hours: 8 10m; 4pm, Sunday 1:12 ‘New Phone 6056. Indianapolis, Ind. feesiee eee iioess IF YOU LOVE YOUR WIFE! Buy her a nice Little Watch: if your wife dita Tofe you, bere ‘Big Dian tr Hate case det teres thoes Bend Reliable Loan Office, US Sonth Milita 8, Onsite oe oie talon. ° . Holiday Gifts! Stock is now Complete J. H. REED, The reliable Jewelers, invites you to call and make your selection, have the same laid away for you Xmas, Diamonds, Watches,’ Clocks, Buttons, Pins and lots of pretty gifts. Come in. 38 W. Washington Street Why Pay Rent? When you can buy property in, select parts of the elty at your own Agures, One § Room Hons o.oo ones one ALM 2 # Room Bungalow 0000207 So 10 * T Room House... anos 4 Boom House:.2050000 0000000 oo & Room House..02020022000 002000000000 on Two Room Houses... aio We aleo have in exclusive residental sections of the city good homes, with all modern im- provents that must be sold ata sacrifice. Any Bf these homes may be had'on easy payments, BROWDER & RANSOM, 418 Indiana Avenue. FOR CHRISTMAS Don’t let the Christmas stockings of your loved ones go empty sim ply because you are temporarily shortof money. We can he'p you fill them, and also help you toa Merry Xmas. Any amount loaned from $5 to $200 on household goods, horses and wagons, pianos and other per- sonai properiy of value without removal. No delay. All business strictly con- fdential. Loans made in all parts of ee eee INDIANA MORTGAGE LOAN C0, Established 1887. Room 4, Lombard Bld. Both phones 3236. ‘44 E. Wash. 8t., Indianapolis, Ind. Always Appreciated ! 7 Always Needed. a THE WALK-OVER SHOE aly “For Men and Women.” Lo fe More Style More Wear € ih More Comfort. AD ih Prices $3.50, $4 and $5. — eo Uo 28 N. Penna. St. Tr WHY PAY MORE ? When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $1850, No extra charyes for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See me and | «will convince you that you save a 5 spot, MOYER, ill W. Wash, St. Opp. Claypool Hotei BRASS BEDS, Artistic Design, Smooth, Even Finish. Guaranteed Not to Crack or Peel Off. Our Prices Start at $12.50. z= F.W.&F.E.Griggs 616-618 East Washington Street. “All Prices Marked in Plain Figures.’’ 1 >} ALASSY FURNISHINGS FOR KLASSY MEN 3 “THE SHOP OF QUALITY.” Never fails to please the most fastidious. See our display of Christ mas offerings before purchasing elsewhere. Now showing Men's Fancy Hose, 25c up; Shirts, best quality, $1.00 up; Neckties, latest novelties, 25c up; splendid assortment of Choice Heavy-weivht Un- derwear $1.00 up, and a splendid stock of Popular Priced Hats, suit- able for Christmas presents. The Carter Furnishing Goods Co., 159 North Illino's Street. —— Made hy the Wonder Worker! PROCESS “AUTUMN” boot for street wear, in gunmetal or popular tan calf. A sturdy style built for hard service. “DOROTHY DODD” boots for fall carry the new flexible “Wonder-Worker” welted sole, which guarantees foot comfort and ‘insures a graceful carriage. The ideal sole for walking, easy and pliable. Marott’s shoe stor Shoe Store _26 and 28 East Washington Street. XMAS ge ! i A N O | BARGAINS | Pre-Inventory Sale | Until we invoice December 31, we will offer for sale | _a number of shopworn and used Pianos at prices ac- tually below their real value. | This stock consists of Discontinued Styles that will not appear in our 1911 Catalogue. Pianos returned as rents, Sample Pianos, and Pianos taken in trade. There is also included one Walnut and one Mahogany Player Piano used for demonstration purposes and three shop- worn Piann Players. Some of these Pianos are as good as new, but rather than carry them over, we included them in this sale re- gardless of the low price. These instruments must go before our Inventory, and if price is an incentive, they wiil go quickly. If you are looking for a real bargain, don't fail to attend this sale. | PAYMENTS IF YOU DESIRE. The Baldwin Co. It is Safe to Buy at Baldwin's. 18 North Pennsylvania Street. ‘You will gain by trading at BLOOM'S: Aroma ier semen ligustereeh denen ourtan or oa neu good trunk ml cam or traveling bag at | BLOOM'S 229 E. Washington Street, | Phone, Main, 251,