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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. Dr. Shepard, with rare organizing capacity, has brought to his aid some of the strongest men and women of the South. Judge Peter C. Pritchard is chairman of the Board of Trustees; Gen. Julian S. Carr is treasurer; John Merrie kis vice-chairman. Bishop Robert Strange, of the Eastern North Carolina diocese of the Episcopal church, Archdeacon W. George Avant, of the same theological district; N. B. Broughton, of Raleigh; Rev. Dr. J. C. Massee, of Chattanooga; former Governor Robert B. Glenn, of North Carolina, are among the high-grade Southerners who are actively identified with the forward movements of his institution, giving of their time and means to its advancement. In January, Judge Pritchard and ex-Governor Glenn will make a tour of the North to present the aims of the school and to secure such-needed financial resources. Dr. Spard recently addressed an immense dience at Paterson, N. J., speaking under the patronage of the Y. M. C. A. A comprehensive campaign, covering the entire school year, is being inaugurated, and an effort will be made to erect additional buildings for the enlargement of the facilities of the institution. --- The National Religious Training School embraces thirty-two acres of fine land, a part of the estate of the famous Duke family, and on it are now five-large buildings in which the various departments of the school are located. The school is a building, with the executive offices and a office for the home of the vice president of the school, Prof. C. O'Kelley, and the beautiful dining hall are notable features of the picturesque campus. The total value of the plant as well as the value of the building, with the executive offices and a office for the home of the vice president of the school, Prof. C. O'Kelley, and the beautiful dining hall are notable features of the picturesque campus. The total value of the plant as well as the value of the building, with the executive offices and a office for the home of the vice president of the school, Prof. C. O'Kelley, and the beautiful dining hall are notable features of the picturesque campus. The total value of the plant as well as the value of the building, with the executive offices and a office for the home of the vice president of the school, Prof. C. O'Kelley, and the beautiful dining hall are notable features of the picturesque campus. The school is a school of permanent appointments and has been a place for the development of the school. As a result of the work, the school has now become a leading and valued friend, saw the institution for the time, and marveled that a school with such excellent appointments and has been a place for the development of the school. As a result of the work, the school has now become a leading and valued friend, was the heartiest support. There are one hundred and twenty-seven students and a face-to-face, one teacher, all of them intense interest in the subject of the school. In the course of the school's life, the energy for the development of the school was: - Prof. A. Clark, Philadelphia. - Miss Pearl G. Reid, Oswego, N. J. - English; Miss Alice Jackson, history; - Prof. J. Pennell, mathematics and science; - Prof. T. E. Smith, Lynchburg, Va. - University of Virginia; - Commerce, dean, theology and religious training; - Miss Bennie Mallory, Charleston, W. - Domestic science; Mrs. George W. Durham, N. C., military; Mrs. R. R. Rhone, Newbern, N. G.,mathbf. - Department of the Arts; - College of the Arts; - University of Miss. C. G. O'Kelley, matron of dinosaurs; - College of the Arts; - University of Virginia; - University of Georgia. - North Carolina and Georgia. 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. The Robert T. Freeman Dental Association, named in honor of the first colored man to practice dentistry in the District, gave its annual dinner last Saturday night at Martin's Northwest Cafe, and the occasion was a highly enjoyable one. Dr. D. A. Ferguson, of Richmond, was the guest of honor, and former President C. Sumner-Wormley distinguished himself as a witty and affable toastmaster. In his admirable address, Dr. Ferguson described a recent operation by him for empyema of the antrum. He was elected as an honorary vice president by a unanimous of the organization. Others for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Dr. A. Gray; vice president, Dr. C. C. Fry; recording secretary, Dr. George H. Butcher; corresponding secretary, Dr. S. A. Fraser; treasurer, Dr. A. J. Gwathney; librarian, Dr. W. E. Hamilton. The January meeting of the society will be held in Richmond as the guest of Dr. D. A. Ferguson. The Robert T. Freeman Dental Association is ten years old and has a membership of twenty-five. It was foremost in the movement which led to the adoption of a systematic dental inspection in the public schools of the United States. He was also a chairman of the Committee which pioneered this movement, makes the astonishing statement that fully 90 per cent, of the chil- 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. The largest manufacture of Hair preparations in Boston. Dealer Pure Human Hair Goods. 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A striking illustration of the respect entertained by white people in the South for worthy colored folk was a meeting of the Richmond Bar Association, a few days ago, for the purpose of taking action relative to the death of Edward S. Brown, colored, who had for forty years served as a lawyer in the law library. 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 riot which occurred here during the visit of the United States fleets was due to the fact that the colored tars took better with the Parisian girls than did the white ones. The flowed from the white leaves of the Sunderstate white sailors made insulting remarks to the colored men when they entered the cafe with white girls. A sailor remarked walking into the restaurant or on the street with a white woman. Before he could finish his remarks the colored men pounced upon the man who made the remark and a great look once he was into the kitchen of the restaurant and no harm was done them. The fight was a beautiful affair. For a time it was a hand to hand fight. When the white sailors began to lose they drew their knives to the right to the right to the right to the right were met in this particular and were worsted, whereupon one man broke through a great plate glass window and flew for the station, where trains would take him to the second-in-third-in-third blocked the doorway. The great crash of the plate glass and fleeing tar, besmeared with blood, caused great excitement, and a general call was sent in for the police, and the report was based on eight colored tars one was cut severely and had to be taken to the hospital and had to have his arm bandaged from a knife cut, while there were ten white sailors who were too poor to be less or less of blood and the rain of heavy blows from tables, pitchers and everything else that would repel the onslaught of a set of white ruffians who have seen and taken from all accounts there were about fifty white American sailors in the cafe at the time of the fracas.—Chicago Defender. 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. The wedding of Mr. David Taylor and Mrs. Mabel Russell took place recently. Mr. Thomas Merriman has bought Merriman and Thomas Jr., a dute, and expects for them to learn by Christmas. Cheney's Expectorant—a quick relief for Coughs, Colds and Gripppe. All Druggists. 25c. SOUR STOMACH SOUR STOMACH "I used Cascarets and feel like a new man. I have been a sufferer from dyspepsia and sour stomach for the last two years. I have been taking medicine and other drugs, but could find no relief only for a short time. 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Mr. Coye Miller was seriously injured by a kick from a mule last Sunday.... Mrs. W. J. Anderson Williams, of Montgomery; Miss Lizzie Smith, of Quincy, Ill.; Miss Edna Schwerch, of Appleton City, Mo., and Miss Bessie Jacobs, of Montrose, Mo., spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Alice E. Williams... Miss Mildred Williams, of Lincoln Institute, spent Thanksgiving in home-Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Taylor, and entered several friends last Friday evening... Mrs. N.T. Baker was very ill, but is now convalescent... Mr. Wm. Holt was on the sick list last week.... The remains of Charles Pazar were brought home November 28. He was a member of Universal Lodge, No. 65, of Chicago. The Masons of Columbia performed the funeral ceremony.... The True Reformers gave on Tuesday night last a grand banquet, which was largely attended... The fourth grand ball given by the Jolly Five Social Club, at the U. B. F. Hall, was a grand success. You can make it cheaper by using KOAL SAVER. 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G., and the last pastor on Wednesday, November 23, by the Musical Club and friends. About twenty guests were present, and Rev. and the Cooper was present. They left and handsome set of dishes on Monday morning, November 28. May the blessings of God be with them... Miss Vera White of Kalamazoo, Ohio, as the guest is visiting this city, as the guest of Miss Emily Griffin, has returned to her home. The Pastor's Aid of the A. M. W. E. Church met at the home of Mrs. W. W. E. Church, the book of the Mrs. Mrs. John Gaines and Mrs. Mrs. John Gaines and Miss Cleo Clark, of Otumwa. Ia. at Thanksgiving dinner in the business of Bapie Church, the recreation of the business. The Friday evening, and called the Rev. O. T. Judge, of Elgin, 111, as pastor. He will fill the pulpit on the first Sunday on December 111. All on the same come and call him. The stewardess of the A. M. E. Church served Thanksgiving dinner at the church, and about $26 was cleared. The Freeman can be found at 50. 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. Washington, with his autograph SOCIETY AND CHURCHES—JACK SONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN A very pleasant witch party was given recently in honor of the fourteenth birthday of Isabella Blue at her home on South Koskokia street. About twenty of her little friends were the witches, Mrs. M. and Mrs. Sug Blue and daughter, Vivian, and son, William, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Al Moore. November 24...The pastor of Louisiana, Mo., was Jacksonville visitors on Thanksgiving...Miss Henrietta Moseley left recently for Galesburg, Ill., to reside. The union Thanksgiving services were held on Thanksgiving morning at the Bethlehem M. M. church program was rendered. Music was furnished by the choir of the A. M. E. church. All the pastors of the churches were presided over. 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. Miss Mazle Roberts left recently for Danville, Ill., to live at Mrs. Margaret Mullen, of Missouri, was called to the city recently on account of the illness of Mrs. Louisa Wright, of Sinclair, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Harper, of Peoria, Ill., were visitors at the home of Mrs. Lida Moore. The funeral, in Mill场乡的Sorrel, was the little child of Mr. and Mrs. William Gray, held Saturday afternoon, November 26th, at the residence in South Ebey street. Rev. Allen Miller had a charge of the services. Interment was in the East cemetery. Mrs. Dr. A. H. Kinnlebrew, who has been very ill does not seem to improve much. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. House roosts are entered from the honor of their daughter Miss Dong Butler, of Hadley, and also Mrs. Sophia Thomas, of Hadley, Ill. She also entertained a company of friends Friday night, November 25th. Music was furnished by Garfield Black Mrs. A. B. Strong entertained a company of young friends in honor of her niece, Era Cook, on her sixteenth birthday. Music was furnished by Everett Cook, Nellie Switzerland. Alice Williams and Ethel Straun. Excellent refreshments were served. 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 “We have waited to hear from these workers and from the officers of the local and state branches of the league be-taxed by the team and the team who voted the number of colored men who voted the Democratic ticket in the last election, as we wished to base our statements upon the information received in the final rule, if you have tried to vote in the 50,000 voted for Mr. Dix, and of the 75,000 in Ohio, 55,000 at least, supported Govetmor Harchings while the席位 was not more than 100.000. The House chassets Missouri, and New Jersey to less less than fifty per cent voted with the Democrats. These conclusions are based upon the number of voters who at-ended the facilities and other 선த்துes the respective parties and upon the number who wore the Democratic and Republican badges and colors on election and the House's席位. In almost every instance there were from three to four times more colored men at the Democratic meetings than there were at the Republican gatherings and the population of the vote before voters at polling places who wore Democratic badges were four or five times greater than those who wore the Republican large with these names. For reports of many of the more prominent colored Republican campaign workers and speakers in the states above mentioned whom we have conversed with confidentiality with the election of the United States. It is not a significant fact that every Republican Gubernatorial candidate, and most of the Republican nominees for congress, whom the league opposed were defeated by an over-budgeted board. "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. It intends pushing with vigor and unabated zeal the work of organization and education and education to be in a position to deliver a telling blow against any party or candidate who is, or shall, show itself inimicable to American citizens of color." LOS ANGELES, CAL. Special to THE FREEMAN. The sacred concert given at the A. M. E. church November 30th was the best in recent years. Every number was above par, and Prof. Bynum acquitted the�idably the other of the division. Lack of space prevents enumeration of participants. The church was taxed to its capacity. While many were turned away, the church was massly and was 5.2. R.A. event at the Tabernacle church, Sunday, November 20th, the African fever was intensified by the opening address of Rev. Hill, which increased following Rev. H. J. Tale, the proless of acquisition of land and other concessions from the Liberian government. On the report of Rev. Gordon, special envoy from California, says the church was not the most important, being the collection taken up, plans are being made to raise $300.00 more prior to Rev. Gordon's departure, January 1st ... The dance given in honor of Leland's Church was the most large, parsonized. The grand march was led by Harry Majors of Chicago, who cut a few frills and stunts for the pleasure of the angelic行程. The most paid McVey orchestra... The Y. M. E. entertained the Swastika club Tuesday afternoon and evening to turkey dinner and dancing at the Odd Fellow's Hall. The Swastika club dire termed the "mining of the " Innocence's " Unable to cope with the alluring blandishments of cupid, two more couples have maed the matrimonial leap. The person-aged J. W. Holt and Miss Marguerite Hawkins; marriages solemnized by Rev. Peck, On the sick list are Madames R. E. Bonnie F. King, the most important. Mr. Thompson, all at the California hospital. Little Miss Kathleen Bray is sub-agent for The Freeman. The Y. M. C. A. is running night school now under the office. Prof. A. Green, "Get The Freeman from Q. G. Esgleister, 812 M. A. INDEPENDENCE, KANS. The recent society event was the reception given in honor of Mrs. Julia Porter, of Wintfield, Kans. Mr. Frank Desert of the county club served the lunch. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wickles, Misses Wickles and Dearborn, Mesdames Woods and Banks and Master Woods. Music by Prof. Charles Woods. A solo was rendered by Mr. Manuel Felain. Cheney's Expectorant—a quick relief for Coughs, Colde and Gripppe. 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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 Special. Mr. Bobson attended the Elks' memorial services in Pittsburgh Sunday. ..Mrs. Jmaes Chenney has moved from Watts street to the Oak Hill A. M. E. church parsonage... Mr. Coleman, St. Louis, and the other family will visit the bus. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curtis are now located at 688 Hlimford Avenue, in Mrs. Etta Lacey with the carls in the St. Robert's St. Stewart has added a restaurant to his cafe at 241 East Boardman street, Mrs. Watkins, of West Rayen, avenue, is on the sick list... The Elks' social commissions are an area of the 10th Middle of Old Fellows hall on Wednesday evening, December 14... Logan Lodge, No. 4, K. of P. will meet Wednesday evening, December 14th in their hall and will elect to join the school. The 10th Middle of Old Fellows Hall is the bus of the "Mrs. Lonesome, C. C. J. & Jones, K. R. and S. The Mahoning Band are making arrangements for a carnival during Christmas Week. The Auditing Department will be furnished on December 26. Music will be furnished by the band and booths will be erected which will be granted free to the churches of the city. The Buckeyes Lodge of Olks, No. 76, is a parlor service Sunday afternoon. December 11th, and a program has been prepared. All members are requested to be at the lodge room at 12:30 p. m., and will be at the church on January 1, and will be exhaled ruler. J. H. Bobson, secretary... Those wishing the Christmas number of The Freeman should leave their order at John Moore's shoe and clean stand, East Boardman street, near the Wm. Stunders, local agent, at an early date. 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. Special to THE FREEMAN. The recent fire wiped out many the home of the business places of our people. Owing to the short supply of water and the high wind which was blowing from the North, taxes of the departures of the port were set to check the flames in James Saunders is thinking very seriously over the coming holidays, and asks that Granville Lacey, Alf Martin, Hope Co., had a long-term job at the New York and New York, John Columbus, Johnson of Charlie Wade, Jodie Hutcherson, John Madison Prince White and Charlie Wadman can have a long-term job with the other group. Green, Louis Fulbright and D. Ware, Rufus Green, Jim Enix. Tom H. Love is in for the place of old Santa claus and proposes that Will Pay the class of its, and I might have the presents and Jim Crittendon furnished the presents, which is in keeping with the high esteem in which they are held by the great number of people who are in the world. Will Pay the class of Jordan have said to their friends not to look on them as a santa clause. It is Christmas and they are not do for their giving to the people of the world. Lacey was called to Marshall Sunday night to attend the funeral of his brother at that place... The body of Mack Jones, a old family was then in the show, and the children were shipped to Bryan for interment in the family lot there last Sunday evening. The deceased was a member of Pride of the West K. of a lodge of a place... Just as some of the puzzling things are to be the sorrows and teachers what is to become, parents and teachers what is to be the sorrows and teachers who go to the world. There are too many, they say, around here and there learning vile and NEWS NOTES FROM ATLANTIC CITY, N. J Special to THE FREEMAN. THE MR. W. O. D. GOD SERVICE. Mr. Charles Kirkpatrick, one of the noted chefs of the Grand Atlantic hotel, by an early morning fire, Sunday, November 26th, lost all of his household goods was weak, and a large number of Coopers and Leeds, not only contributed financially, but furnished up his new house from the costly furniture of the hotel. Mr. Kirkpatrick then came to his home, and friends who assisted. The five nights' bazaar and entertainment extraordinary for the benefit of St. Augustine's church will start December 12th at Fitz-Gray's Knott Park, which was the first Estelle Fitzgerald, assisted by a large committee of ladies, will have charge. Tickets only ten cents. Mr. John Morgan, Mr. Orn, Mr. After burying his mother, Mr. Romer, one of the active members of St. James's Church, gave a very successful entertainment at her place of business last Thursday evening. Quite a neat sum of the time he has made of Mr. Mrs. Mrs. E. E. Jones, North Tennessee avenue. Miss Marie Gaston became the bride of Robert Price Monday evening, November 28th, and the first of the first children of the happy knot, Mr. and Mrs. Price are touring the South on their honeymoon. Mr. E. E. Daniels wishes to extend her thanks to the many friends who have been her mother. He was a husband and was loved by all who knew him and died in the full triumph of the faith. Mr. Sarah Manning one of the old-time members of the Atlantic Household of the United States. Lady Muttain, 50, died last Friday afternoon, December 2d, after an illness of several weeks. Her funeral last Monday was attended by all the brothers of the old-time, the other, and the old-time, the new, and the members of Patriarchie, No. 78 acted as pallbearers. Her pastor Rev. Herben, preached the sermon of Mr. Memorial's service, and the lodge. Mr. P. Elks were held in Fitzgerald's auditorium, Sunday evening. The Elks' orchestra under the direction of Prof. Jerome's. T. Jones, renderer, touching the life of the first BROWN ISLANDs, is the author, ruler, and the trustees are Mr. C. Johnson, Samuel Daniels, W. Plummer Davis. Wm. Foreman and Geo. T. Banks, SOCIETY AT WEST BADEN, IND. HOT SPRINGS, ARK., NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. A. Masucci, Williams' beautiful man on Walnut street is receiving the finishing touches. In a few days they will be domiciled there. Rev. Mc. Vickey, Williams' preacher an eloquent sermon last Sunday night to an appreciative audience, after which the Lord's supper was administered. ...Mrs. Laura Bynum, of Walnut street, be up and about her regular duties here, or Mr. Herman Foote, of Chicago, is here for the season. ...Miss Mollie Richardson, aunt, Blurry Cornelia, visiting aunt, Blurry Weld, the Malvern street. ...The Freeman can be found every week at Will Page's pool and billiard room, and at Fletcher Prüft's restaurant, 503 Malvern avenue. H. F. Foster, agent. MINEOLA, TEX. It is dry here as usual, and the Sabine river is dry in some places...Mrs. Lewis was on a visit to the account of a death in the family...Mr. Ed. Stokes was here on a visit this week. Mrs. Lewis was well now, since they have employed Mr. Lewis, who came from Kansas City. Kas. CINCINNATI PLAY HOUSES. Bills at the Pekin and Gaither This Week. Over in Brownville this week the cold weather does not seem to interfere with the attendance at the local playhouses, but the theater has been considered good theater season for colored playhouses; it is rather strange, since the theater houses those that are patronized solely by white plie, have a stronger run during the bad weather than any other time, but the theater does not have a strong run during rainy or cold seasons heretofore, but there seems to be a reversal of interest so far this season. Well, the theater does not have created theater-goers among our Buy Your Furs Now AND SAVE BIG MONEY This Fine Sabeline Set Either Black or Brown Lined with Skinner Satin We Pay $6.95 For Set Express Complete Charges Scarf and Muff The Biggest Bargain of the Year This Handsome Set is made of good quality lustrous Sabeline skins, long throw scarf and pillow muff. State color when ordering. This fur set is $6.95. Money returned if not satisfactory. 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C. people; you can see nightly people attending these shows who never paid any attention to theaters before, and I am merely a house show manager. I merely had a large Negro patronage have noticed a falling off in the past year or more. The colored people of this section have awakened to that feeling of infatuation with the entertainment where they are wanted and are appreciated. They may be wanted in the other theaters, but their patronage is not appreciated, as they use us. When they go against us they are. 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. 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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. By Sylvester Russell. "His Honor, the Barber," made its first and last reappearance in Chicago by the Chloire Theater, a�orship of 4 years in the morning December 4, 1940, a two weeks' engagement. The comedy is by Ed Hansford and the music mostly all by James T. Brymn. The story is of Raspberry Snow, whose greatest hope and aspiration is to share the present, and also pursuit of this ambition the barber falls asleep on the White House steps and dreams that his wish has come true, only to awake and find he's dreaming. Sherman is the key. Raspberry Snow, the star of individuality of the cast, is better than ever this season, and seemed to be perfectly at home in a bigger theater, surrounded by the finest bunch of players of his career, and as it as a conquers of his career, the most devoutly devouted by the favorable scope of an histrionic enlargement. His scene with the donkey, who this time took his cue, and with an automobile which aptly man-agreed to have added plures to line with his other comedy work. His song, "You Needn't Come at All," was good, but Dudley has relegated himself almost out of the song faction of his success as an in-requiring and good child. He heard two lively numbers. But Mr. Dudley is to come before us in 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. Andrew Tribble, the female specialty burlesque comedian, who is also featured this season, was as nimble and unflourishable. He was and entertaining as ever. Miss Lottie Grandy, who has been long as Miss White, but the part has been eliminated since last season. The songs by the "Grand" and Andrew Tribble were well-known and were the most core. While Miss Grady is more at her best in serious drama, she was seen to good advantage, considering the limited and subversive work of the "Grand" and Andrew William Ramsey, as the sport was satisfactory, but should speak his lines more distinctly. His song and dance has been very effective as very popular thing. Ella Anderson, mezzo-topper, singer of excellent cultivation, of robust middle range, won well-earned applause in "Consolation Lane" and "Merry Widow" from High High noises. He is a hard-some woman, and, as usual, a little overeffective. James Lightfoot was good as old-man, the "Alberta Ormes" was an entertaining talker as a spoon of stress. Will Grundy, as the Captain, managed to fill the bill, but his lack of dignified grace can now be carefully cul- will apply a dard, precision and erectness. Others in the cast are Will Everly, Geo. McClain and John Warren, the lion, bear and monkey, which was an attractive and beautiful man. The female was the one who opened the second act, introduced Miss Lillian Brown, a soprano singer with a voice of much purity and bell-like form, and the other was the only one of all the other numbers, was most perfect in grouping, and the ensemble work throughout, as well as the concerted work and dance. It was not an idealistic and satisfactory. Tim Brynm had the orchestra under excellent control, including George A Smith, an expert star, and drummer. According to the author, the Whip guiteron Walking is not yet decided whether they will star together or separately next season. 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. 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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 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. Dividently somebody got the dope wrong. According to Johnson's Chicago physician, he is in excellent health and ready to give battle at any old time. Al Kaufman, the California heavyweight, has been secured for another fight. The match maker of the West Side Athletic Club of New Orleans got his consent to meet the New Orleans team to face Tony Tempel, which takes place at that club Sunday afternoon, December 11. If the victor will fight Kaufman, the men will clash in a twenty-round go on Sunday. January 1st, the team will be the one to fight, the police officials of New Orleans will not stop him from fighting here. Jimmy Cooth, the California fight promoter, who staged the Nelson-Moran contest in San Francisco, has just announced that he will be playing the role of Moran and Moran to battle in a twenty-round bout for the lightweight championship of the world at any date which is suitable to Wolgast. Charley Harvey, manager of the Wolverine, has also informed Coffroth to try his utmost to induce Wolgast to agree to the match. "If there is one fighter that Moran can beat, he will be the best him in New York and bested him 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-eyed and self in order to keep in condition. In company with Walter Monahan, the big champion took to the road for a short jaunt and headed home in the barn back of his south side home. During his stay in Chicago, Johnson is looking over several real estate propositions on the south side of the city, and he is good, good, good. He says he is willing to spend as much as $100,000 if he can secure the right sort of property. Last Monday he put a lot on Praline Street in the third-fifth and Thirteenth streets, for $18,000. JOHNSON WILL PROMOTE CLUB Attempt Will Be Made to Revive Boxing Game in Chicago. CHICAGO.-Tired of being arrested for seorching as his only relaxation between lights and lawsuits, John Arthur Johnson, a coach with the basketball break, the limelight as a promoter of a new fight and wrestling club here which, if it comes true, he will run on the lines of a club membership. He was negotiated for the purchase of a ball as the home for the Johnson club to be. "My plan," said Johnson Saturday, "is to attempt to revive boxing in Chicago as a sport that has been sold to entertainment at a fair rate. I don't believe there is any law which can prevent contests held on this plan. I would also like to pay off a few wrestling matches, and the club and endeavor to start the club at once." JACK JOHNSON IN GOOD TRIM. Complete Physical Examination Discloses No Evidence of Disease— Not on Journey to Hasbeenville—Black Champion Is Still Perfect Physically. CHICAGO.-Jack Johnson is far from nervous prostration. The heavyweight boxing champion of the heavyweight to Chicago last week and underwent a thorough examination by Dr. C. W. Briggs, who pronounced the conqueror of Jeffries to be far from the all-in stage. All over he turned to the physician and asked: "Is there anything wrong with me, doctor? If there is I wish you would tell of it, I would do it. I stand. That doctor down east who told me I was due for nervous prostration sort of had me guessing." "I only wish I were in as good shape as you are," the Dr. Briggs. "I can't find anything in your make-up that would indicate that you are on the road to Hasbenville." It was tested in every way. His pulse was taken, his heart action tried and the reflex nerve action was given a thorough trial and nothing which would indicate any serious nervous trouble was discernible. Fighting Days Are Not Over. 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I think I owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy in confidence, so that any man anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop and encouraged with repeated success in medicines, secure what I believe is the quickest-acting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, and so cure himself at home quietly and just drop me a line like this: Dr. A. E. H. I will drop me a line: Detroit, Mich, and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope free of charge. A great many could charge $3.00 to 5.00 for merely written information like this—but I send it entirely free. night stands had worn him out and he came home for a rest before starting work. The colored fighter has not made up his mind whether or not he will go abroad in March. He has received several tempting offers from theatrical agencies on the other side, but is of the opinion he can alone and fixing his own thief's Jack is anxious to tour Europe while he is champion, and from the manner in which he spoke about different places it is 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. He is a man of the left wrist because that has been more highly developed. Ever since I was a boy I have done the greater part of my work my left side, which has resulted in a sort of boredom. The doctor tried the right arm and found the pulse rather weak but regular at eighty-two. He then turned to the left Johnson and said, the beat was stronger than he had said, he be eighty-four. The other tests followed. "Physically, I have found Johnson to be practically perfect," said Dr. Briggs. "I can find no organic weakness, his pulse is fine and as regular as lockwork. The peculiar thing I discovered in my examination of him was that the fact that he was on trial did not affect him in any way. He did not display any "nerves" whatsoever. He was not as perfect. The reflex nervous tests did not reveal any organic nervous lesions. So far as anything alarming in the nerve changes are concerned my examination of Johnson was not as perfect. The 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 appearance appeared to be in fine condition on his return from the east. He joked about his arrest caused by a show girl, and declared that his accuser merely was looking for advertising. The big fellow will remain in or near Chicago, and he attends an artful 1, when he will leave for the tourical tour of the West. WHO CAN DO IT? Four Selections for an All-American Team. NEW YORK, N. Y.—Sporting writers have begun the annual election of the great dream, a team which could lick the on the gridron—the All-American eleven: Here are a few of to-day's selections, showing how the experts do out the combinations: Ted Coy, in the New York World. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left guard, Harvey, Harvard. Left guard, Weir, West Point. Center, Morris, Yale. Right guard, Flasher, Harvard. Right Tale. Right end, Smith, Harvard. Quarterback, Sprackling, Brown. Left halfback, Wendell, Harvard. Right halfback, McKay, Harvard. Filippe, Peter, Vlymph New York Press. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left tackle, Scully, Yale. Left guard, Brown, Navy. Center, Morris, Yale. Right guard, Fisher, Harvard. Right catch, McKay, Harvard. Right end, L. Smith, Harvard. Quarterback, Spracling, Brown. Right halfback, Wendell, Harvard. Left halfback, McKay, Brown. Fullback, Mercer, Pennsylvania. New York Herald. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left tackle, Scully, Yale. Left guard, Fisher, Harvard. Pennsylvania. Right guard, Brown, Navy. Right tackle, Wellington, Harvard. Right end, Smith, Harvard. Quarterback, Spracling, Brown. Left halfback, Pendleton, Princeton. Pennsylvania. Fullback, Wendell, Harvard. New York Sun. Left end, Kilpatrick, Yale. Left tackle, Scully, Yale. Left tackle, Harvard. Center, Cozens, Pennsylvania. Right guard, Brown, Navy. Right tackle, McKay, Harvard. Right end, Smith, Harvard. Left quarterback, Brown. Left halfback, McKay, Brown. Right halfback, Wendell, Harvard. Fullback, Mercer, Pennsylvania. Tackle, Mercer, Spryckling. Mercer and Wendell ewre unanimous selections, while there were few other changes in the elevens selected. Walter Camp, the mentor of all the dreamers, has made public his annual All-American team. BOXERS ARRESTED-WILL TRY TO WIN CASE IN COURT. JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., November 29.—Six principals in boxing bouts that were held at the Jeffersonville Ball Park, just outside City Athletic Club, were arrested by Sheriff J.B. Carr, Captain Mike Wall, chief of police, and six deputies. Harry Rogers, who arranged for the bouts and who was one of the two seconds, were taken into custody. The fights, which only amounted to sparring matches, were allowed to continue, but bond was given for the appearance. Those arrested besides the two named were John Tierney and Jerry Dalton, of Indianapolis, who went on for John Richterkissing, of Louisville, the latter having sprained his hand and the former refusing to fight; Willis Burch and Bruce Hopper, colorized couple, and George McCassin, of Jeffersonville, and Alfonze Howard, of Omaha. About two hundred were present and an attempt was at first made to keep officers out, but arrangement to hold bouts and to give bond for appearance was finally made. The Circuit Court and the Circuit Court and the defendants' attorneys claim the fights were to only exhibitions of skill and not to be knockouts or for purse. Technicolor joints will play a 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 not being placed on this honorary team, while others must be given careful consideration and their season's work taken into account. In the second season I am trying to weigh each man and give him his correct value to the team and show why I have chosen him for the team. 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 are not as loose as long as they take away any speed. Both can be brought in to assist the line in changing. In handling the forward pass they are both strong and are not as loose as long as they take away any speed. 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 as well as the team and is as useful to the team in all lines of work cut out for the ends. Selby of Meharry is another good end, but his great fault is that he is not as strong and in motion and is almost sure to stumble. Tackles, Vic Turner of A. B. C, and Suggs of Fisk. Now both of these men are great tackles that are fast, good at smashing interference and are almost as fast in getting down the field as the ends, and both can carry the ball around ends and through the field as the ends, and stop and both have a wonderful THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER amount of natural ability combined with foot ball brains. Vie Turner is the greatest player, does not quite rank up to Turner, yet he is a good man. Cannady of Meharry is a great tackle and rendered his team good service, but it must be admitted he is a slow for a place on the all-Southern team. Guards, Brown of Meharry and Powell of Fisk. Both men are in a class by themselves, both fast, heavy and strong. Good men on defense as well as offense. Can be used for any style of play and keep going. He is fast, heavy and while away ahead of his field and can not be compared with the others. He plays the game all the time; is into everything and always plays well. While he not a very heavy man, he is strong as a lion and as fast as a deer. It was Bass that wrought so much havoc with Tuskegee and Fisk. He always played well and man before the play was well under way. The quarterback position is a hard one to settle. We did not have a quarterback this season quite up to the standard of a quarterback in the past, but a Sifth or Sifth of Fisk last season's team. Henley 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 ability. 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, but he has been given the position 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, is quick to find weak spots, and is always very smart. He 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 experience has given him and he takes advantage of every weak point in the opposing teams defense. Half Backs, King of Fisk and West of Mehary. The men are fast and strong. King is indeed a fine back; his speed and knowledge of the game, his wonderful ability to dodge tacklers and still keep going makes him a 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. He is a defensive player, his a first class man in every way. He runs fast and hard, keeps his feet almost all the time. He picks his openings and as almost sure to gain on his plays. Full back, Scott of Meharry is the man it seems almost impossible to stop this demon. He can rip through the line for long periods, but he can not be stopped. Scott is a great player and a valuable man to any team. He must be given the position without a doubt. He must be given the position without every advantage, have to know considered speed, strength, knowledge of the game. I have provided it with several good kickkicker positions, and have placedment. Other men that are worthy of mention are Upshaw of Fisk, a great player for his weight, a hard man, a good kicker and runs well with the ball; Walkkicker and runs well with this season and deserves some mention. FIRST-CLASS CLUB WANTED Will Bend Every Effort to Attain Desired End. Sol. White, of Philadelphia, writes The Freeman that he is very anxious to have the very best team of colored players in the county. I letter to The Freeman the subject is follows: To Editor of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., Dear Sir: I am pursuing 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, the Pettus, of the team Giants, The McMahon Pettus, of the team Giants, 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 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 best wishes for success and hoping to hear from you at earliest convenience. I am. Yours sincerely, FISK UNIVERSITY BATTLE CRY. The following rather sanguinary yell was pulled off by the Fisk University crowd, Nashville, Tenn., at its recent foot-booting. Nahum: Bevo! Bivo! Bevo Bum! Bevo get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap, Bum get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap, Bum, Bum, Sis, Bum, Rah! Fisk University, Rah, Rah, Rah! Give 'em the ax, the ax, the ax, Give 'em the ax, the ax, the ax, Give 'em the ax, give 'em the ax, give 'em the ax—Where? Right in the neck, the neck, the neck, Right in the neck, the neck, the neck, Right in the neck, right in the neck, right in the neck—There. Rah, rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah, Rah, rah, rah, Fisk, Fisk, Fisk. Brek ek ek ek Coex Coex! Brek ek ek ek Coex Coex! Ho up! Ho up! Palabalou! Fisk! Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah, rah! Fisk, Fisk! Fisk! Acker Baker! Soda Cracker! Sls Bum Bah! Fisk University Rah, rah, rah! Umh-Yank! Umph-Yank! M-E-H-A-R-Y! MEHARRY BEATS FISK. By J. BLAIN BOYD. In the presence of 6,000 frantic foot ball enthusiasts Meharry downed her old rivals Thanksgiving day in one of the hardest games in the history of the teams had been coached by the best foot ball brains the country could produce. Fisk by Mr. Robert Blake of Vanderbilt University played against the ever produced, 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 team. The teams were about evenly matched in weight. Fisk may have been a trifle faster in some departments of play. Both teams were about the same game and never before in the history of the game has there been such a wonderful amount of speed shown. Each team had a good chance of winning 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 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 revelation 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-breathed Fisk the game. A bright cost Fisk the game was the gridion, here Payne would be waiting to receive it. For a good gain. Kendall also played a great game for Fisk and his work win tacking and end running was spectacular and brilliant. Bad humour. Mehairy's best plays were a tackle shift and line shift, putting the ball in play the moment the men were in position. Finding that Fisk had a weak line she drove her backs through for many long gains. Scott, West and Landry did splendid work while Brown as guard was the man of the hour. The game was fast, snappy and full of nicks, each team tried a number of tricks plays, so each team worked others failing to work. There was not a moment during the game. And when McHarry took the ball, heward pass it seemed like her supporters would tear the stands down with yells and songs. Although defeated Fisk put up a wonderful game and one which with less fumbling would have brought her home a seat. Meharry on the other hand played a hard an cautious game, taking few chances, and content with working her left hip short sure gains. The line-up: MEHARRY Position FISK Madison Right End Kendall Camady Right tackle Suggs Wiley Right Guard McHarry Bass Center Warren Whittaker Left Tackle Howell Jimmy Left Guard Powell Rickey Left End Payne Zuber Quarterback Wesley West Rifft Half Merchant Scott Fullback King Lloyd Right End McHarry Referee, Bullock; umpire, Jones; field judge, Williams; head linesman, Randals. JACK JOHNSON WOULD BE REGULAR LANDLORD Pugilist Takes Option on Valuable Chicago Property—Feels Like Fighting Again. CHICAGO, IH—Just to show that the stories noised about to the effect that he was getting toward the bottom of his pile on available cash are false, Jack Johnson was not the only State and Thirty-third streets here, and is expected to close a deal for the purchase of the property within a few days at a price said to be in the neighborhood of 1600 S. 10th Street. He may turn into a regular landlord, maintain an office, and direct the affairs of his building, the property consisting of an auditorium, two dance halls and several offices, to offer him a fighter who will show you how to fight Johnson who will never end broke," said Johnson last Friday, and his friends declare that the big champion now has an account of $165,000, and he has not touched his "fight" money during the past months, but has only used his theatrical cash. Johnson is looking for fights now. The champion now has the work, and says he will take on the first fighter who is able to command a purse of championship proportions. The champion continued his road work yesterday, and at the conclusion of his grind on the South Side streets announced that he felt like fighting once more. 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. THE FREEMAN IN LONDON, ENG. Copies of The Freeman can be secured in London, Eng., at Daw's Steamship Agency, 17 Green street, Charing Cross Road, W. C. PRIDE OF THE BAR ROOM ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. For Scouring, Cleansing and Polishing BAR FIXTURES, DRAIN BOARDS, The Harvey Chemical Co., La Fayette, Ind. Chicago office 95 Washington street. Phone, Randolph, 151. 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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. Mrs. R. B. Johnson, now residing at Eenia, O., is in the city to spend some time. Mrs. Theodore Crawford, the hairdresser, was purchasing Christmas goods in Chicago, Monday. Mr. A. R. Manning of The World, and Mr. Geo. L. Knox, of The Freeman, were in Chicago the first of the week. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Lincoln Hospital will have a special meeting Monday afternoon, December 12, at 4 o'clock. James M. Johnson was granted a divorce from Minnie Johnson, November 9, in the Circuit Court of Marion county, Indiana. Rev. Dr. H. E. Stewart, of Chicago, Ill., was in the city last Tuesday, on his way to Seymour, Ind., and Louisville. Prof. J. Clifford Brown, traveling for the Burrling Art Association, of Chicago, was in the city for a few 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. J. Emby, tailor, of Toledo O., was in the city this week, visiting his mother, Mrs. Earle Burrs, of 1423 East Twelfth street. He thinks of locating Miss Laura Moss, of Utica, N. Y., is visiting Madame McNairdee of 1103 North Avenue, where she pleasures meeting 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, the pleasure of meeting Mr. Booker T. Withey with whom he spent some pleasant moments. Mr. William E. Scott, the artist, attended the banquet given in honor of Western artists at the Herron Art Institute in St. Louis, painted by Mr. Scott while in France were on exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Bern Fisher entertained at dinner "Tuesday evening in honor of the 100th anniversary of the present were Festis Black, Lloyd Cox, Ralph Bryant, Walker Cave, Richard Wilson, Robert Young, Harry Jackson, Lawrence Brown and Fred Fisher. We gave a complimentary smoker at Willis Chapel last Friday evening. Mr. Roberts made an interesting talk on the "Drug Business." The following resolution was unanimously approved by the proposed campaign for securing funds for the erection of a colored Y. M. C. A. building, and we further urged our mutual assistance, morally and financially, to the arrangements were complete for a "Business Men's Luncheon" at the Parker House, Friday evening, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. A committee for 25 cents, Committee, Geo, Read, Allen Simms and Frank Duerson. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now, 6. E. Washington street. APPOINTS COLORED MAN. John Rauch, Democratic county clerk, William H. Morris, to be complete record clerk. Mr. Morris formerly lived in York, and is quite active in local politics. 20 BEAUTIFUL XMAS POST CARDS FOR 10 CENTS. No two alike. Latest designs. Lovely assortment of 20 artistic Christmas, Good Luck, Friendship, Roses and Flowers in a variety of colors. Rush your order for Xmas, as this special offer is good only 15 days. W. E. Springs, Lindale, Texas. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. H. J. Callis, Pastor. The special meetings under the leadership of Mrs. Lena Mason closed last Sunday. Twenty-one persons were added to the church. The pastor will presach Sunday at 10:45 a. m. on the subject of "Working in God's Vineyard." Sunday school rally at 12:45 p. m. The parents are asked to attend the pastor's subject will be "Watching." Thursday, December 22, will be Class Rally. ALONZA MALONE IN INDIANAPOLIS One of the agreeable surprises of the season was furnished the many acquaintances and friends of Alonza Malone who "run in' on his old-time associates last week. Mr. Malone is remembered very pleasantly as an Indianapolis man of the age. He is 78, popularly known among the old timers, was once a popular part of our cosmopolitan THIN MODEL 21 JEWEL $50.00 GOLD WATCH. $1.00 lays an elegantly engraved New Turtle Moon American Jewel and a beautiful gold watch with Jewel Locket or Green's watch which is Ralph GUARANTEED FOR 25 YEARS or Double Hunting Case watch and we will examine the watch to your express offer you consider it equal to a 12 month watch of 50.00 watch you. Bid 06 and express objection for this model watch and FIRM work than BALLISTER WATCH CO. Dept. 88 CHICAGO citizenship in the early days when Indianapolis was the middle ground between Louisville and Chicago. He was among us for a period extending over more than a century. He confined to a few hours only, he was shamed much distinction by his old time friends. DR. M. W. DOGAN IN THE CITY Dr. M. W. Dogan, the well-known educator, president of Wiley University, Marshall, Tex., was in the city for a few weeks in New York. He is North in the interest of his school, he went to New York the first of the week. The Doctor lectured at the Witherspoon University, Fred P. Dickson, big Saturday, preached at Simpson Chapel Sunday morning, addressed the Men's Monster Meeting Sunday afternoon, attended an Church Sunday night, and addressed the Ministerial Round Table last Monday morning. Bennett always for best Xmas photos, Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. Rev. H. W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. Mrs. Dolly Lewis, who is holding revival meetings at this church, is one of the few women in the race 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 address on "The Prodigial Son." Professor Dogan was on his way to the meeting of the Board of Education of the M. E. Church. The pastor was remembered Tuesday night by a silver offering, it being his fifty-fifth birthday. The offerings will be presented to the pastor, Anna McCloskey, William Harden and others are on the committee. Revival services all day Sunday. Deceased pastor of the pastor's sermon will be "Early Tidings" At 3 and 8 p. m. Mrs. Dolly Lewis will deliver the sermons. The Sunday School is rehearsing the Christmas school "Glad Tidings" which will be rendered Christmas night. MADAM McNAIRDEE RETURNS FROM THE EAST Madame McNairdée has returned from her Eastern trip. While in Syracuse she had the pleasure of being one of the first to attend her birthday party, of Utica, N. Y., given by Mr. and Mrs. James Sanford, of Syracuse. Mrs. Thomas received many costumes, and she was a handsome hand-embroidered pillow given by Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson. There were several speeches, and when she was given her gratuations to the host and hostess it was then that she became known to the brother Knights of Syracuse and Utica. Mrs. Thomas was given her gratuations to the host and hostess it was then that she became known to the brother Knights of Syracuse and Utica. Mrs. James Sanford, Mr. Floyd Persett of Utica, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Henrie Smith, Mr. Will Davis, Mr. Sam Johnson, Mr. James Sanford, Mr. Floyd Persett was extended to her. The brothers wished her to remain, as they and their wives wanted to show the great sister of the brothers. They were very sensible. They all bade her good-bye, saying 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. Washington had addressed the Tuskegee Alumni of Chicago at Quinn Chapel A.M. E.E. was sent to the home of the Member of the New York City, he was taken to the Dumas Hotel. 3312 Wabash avenue, where a banquet was given in his honor by the Business Men's League. The program was conducted by the General, who was also the first to be called the "B�. Booker T. Washington," president of the National Business Men's League, who spoke most business unquestionably in the the most business-possibilities of the next speaker of interest was J.E. Moorland, who is extensively interested in building a business-press, and from speakers were Frank L. Gale, of the Gale Piano Company; J. H. Zedricks, of the State street mail order house; William Johnson, Ph.D. Edward L. Smith, of theொtonery dealer, Geo L. Smith, of C. H. Green's O. K. Shoe Polish business; Peter Jones, photographer, William D.楊榮銘, Ph.D., and L. L. Gray. The "B�. Booker T. Washington," other than were: Noah D. Thompson, S. J. Evans, Thomas Neely, George McMahon, Alfred H. Watkins, R. S. Scott, Joseph M. Brown, and William E. H. Richey, Charles Elgar, Robert Turnley, Ernest H. Williamson, Dr. W. H. Davis, Jesse A. Shipp, J. C. Harris, W. Vester, D. W. H. H. Dudley, Delbert Brown, Samuel L. Lee, Frank R. Stark, Seward B. Williams, Walter Benton, Jas. S. Copper, William Bowder, C. H. Green, Dr. J. W. Laing, William George M. Porter, and WILLIAM D. NEIGHBORS GIVES INFORMAL DINNER Entertains Noah D. Thompson, with Dr. Booker T. Washington as Special Guest—Only Newspaper Men Invited. CHICAGO, III. December 5—An informal meeting was by William D. Neighbors, the popular real estate dealer, to-day, in honor of Mr. Noah D. Thompson, formerly a newspaper man of Chicago, but now of Tuskegee Institute. Washington, hwo had just arrived in the city to address the Tuskegee Alumni in Church. The dinner took place at 5:30 p. m., at the Dumas Hotel, 3312 Wabash avenue, and lasted until 8 p. m. Among the speakers were George L. Knoxhong, Ala. Freeman, Rev. A. J. Carey of The Conservator, R. S. Abbott of The Defender, S. B. Turner of the Illinois Idea, Julius Rhea, connected with The Chronicle, Mr. Thompson was then introduced by Mr. Neighbors, the host, and W. H. A. Moore was present; many were Dr. M. A. Majors, Sylvester Russell, A. N. Fields, Jos. Snowden, Cary B. Lewis, J. H. Moody and Thomas Wallace Swan. The menu, which was served in courses, was ex- JOTTINGS FROM CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN All the churches in town are making elaborate preparations for Christmas. The pastors, Revs. Coleman, Boone, Seymour, Watts and Metcalf, are looking to their efforts to make their efforts may be successful. . . . Mr. Ennis Miller departed this life on Friday, December 2, leaving a host of friends to mourn his loss. A musical club is being established, and a will several of the churches. A full account, with names of members will be given later. . . . Quite a few strangers have been no longer in the church. The Freeman Christmas number will be an elaborate edition. Orders for same can be left with George Ligon, who contemplates a good sized order as The-Freeman has more news than any other paper printed. CI'ATTANOOGA, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN Thanksgiving day was honored with religious services in the different churches at 1 a. m. Thursday, November 24th, and 2 a. m. Friday, November 25th, and tended services. ...The Tompkin A. M. E. Zion church members tendered the distinguished pastor, Rev. E. M. Argyle, D. M. Moore, and the program was grandly rendered. The newspaper man, Brooks, was on hand and parooke of the festivities most freely. With the help of the ladies of the committee the ladies of the committee did well their part to make the occasion enjoyable and all left with smiles and words of encouragement. The members tendered their pastor, Rev. W. M. Moore, a Thanksgiving reception, and a grand program was rendered to the deacons. The program was rendered: Music by the THE FREEMAN. AN LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. choir. Invocation, Rev. G. W. Washington Music; The Church at Work, Mr. J. M. Richardson, and Rev. C. A. Bell, B. D.; "Origin of the Monumental Baptist Church," Mr. J. L. Holland; Address, Rev. J. E. Smith; Music; and then for the bountifully spread table. A very very little material to theological and theological press. A. J. W. H. Tuesday evening, at the 2nd, at 8 o'clock. The unique program as tendered was made specially interesting and attractive, as Prof. W. H. Crawford, of Alton, Ill., the Shakespeareian, appeared in his costume and played Hamlet. Richard III. and Julius Caesar. Mr. G. W. Franklin, the contestist, and the Mass. William and his workers, according to the grand. The audience was composed of the cultured and most prominent citizens. Prof. Crawford reflected credit upon the occasion as a Shakespeareian reciter and entertainer, is a brilliant gem in literature, as his recitals are just charming and he captured his audience with masterpieces of recitals. His wish him succeed. I. H. Welch, D. D., the financial record-breaking pastor of the Warren A. M. E. church, in three years raised about the sum of $10,000. This church has permitted their pastor, for faithfulness, a vacation to visit relatives and friends in the East. We have a great interest in the ...Rev. J. H. Masters, pastor of Second Baptist church, has been critically ill, and the outlook was the need of an operation to be performed for betterment. You now have a church for healing, congregation, and hope for a speedy recovery... The Mt. Paran Baptist church had a grand success financially from the success of the church he has done much to build up this congregation, has also set up plans for the erection of a new house of worship on the campus of the college to toaccomplish Bpbulf-- etain shrubl the same with such faithful people, he being a leader of people in said line. He has been in charge in the church at the Bethel A. M. E. church of the East Tennessee A. M. E. conference. He has been returned to said pastoral charge to the delight of his people and community. He has been on the front lines with theaters and he is on the honored roll of appointment to this one place and is now in his fifth year as its pastor. This is a private school and has a large number of pupils. A power in the pulpit as it were. JOTTINGS FROM NAVASOTA, TEX Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Laila Hunter is at home to see her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Johnson are reported better....Mrs. O. W. Goodwin and Mr. Lee Baxter were quietly married at the palatial residence of the bride on the grounds of the Vine Baptist church officiating. Their many friends bespeak for them a future full of matrimonial pleasure....Miss Mae Cole spent her life with her sisters....Mrs. Emma Knox and Mr. B. Elam were married quietly on the 26th. Mrs. Krox is one of our most highly respected sisters. Mrs. Emmy Knox and Mr. B. Elam were constantly into a full realization of all the divinely appointed pleasures of the many friends....Rev. B. F. Williams, of the Friendship Baptist church, preached two elequent sermons on Sunday....Remember the Freeman is on sale at E. M. & Co.'s store on Saturdays and Sundays. GREENVILLE. S. C. PORTSMOUTH, VA. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev, J. M. Armstead, D. D., pastor of Zion Baptist church, preached a strong sermon Sunday morning..... The funeral of Miss Fannie Jones took place from the Emmanuel A. M. E. church Monday, November 11, 2015, at Florida and teacher in the public schools of this city..... Sunday night was known as Cowpew night at Zion Baptist church..... Miss Sade Lopez of this city was last Thursday, November 24th..... Mrs. Ed. Wilkins, of 818 Carroll street, who has been in St. 819 Vincent hospital for the past five weeks undergoing an operation, is expecting to return home in a few days from the Freeman near Saturday, for sale at 802 South street and 2503 Efgham street. SHEEFIELD ALA Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Emma Parker left for Bessener, Monday to spend the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Veasley.....Mr. L. L. Powell, S. G. M. of the Mosape Tempel week from Montgomery, Ala.....Mrs. C. McGruder, of Birmingham, state grand lecturer of C. of C., is in the city this week.....Mrs. Laura Dennis has returned home from Olivia, where she has been in Montgomery since the start of her teachers of Protection.....Mrs. Rosie Wilson, of Montgomery, state missionary of the Baptist churches, was in the city last week. .....The memorial services of Mr. Winston, the minister of several weeks will be held at the First Baptist church Sunday evening by the Rising Sons and Daughters of Protection, at 2:30 p. m. .....Mr. Lacy Stennett was called home Sunday after the funeral of his brother, Harry, who has been quite ill for several weeks. THE FREEMAN is on sale at Philadelphia Park at Young & Old's barber shop, 1519, South street. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Pertume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus Drug Store. The genuine Caryer's Rhinomatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 60 cts (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. 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WATCH FREE And Chain American Watch with solid gold laid case, guaranteed for 3 years, absolutely FREE to any one selling only 24 pieces of our handmade jewel- elry at 100 each. Send your name and we will trust you. When sold send us $2.40 and we will send you watch and WATCH FREE And Chain American Watch with solid sand hardened for 3 years, absolutely FREE to any one selling only 24 years old or older at 10c each. Send your name and we will trust you. When sold send us $2.40 and we send you watch and chain. HENRY JEWELRY CO., Dept. 480, Chicago STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons. But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straightening preparation you might. Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. Think about it—a preparation that all you have to do is apply it on the hair, and, with a little combing, the hair becomes straight, but to quit, for one day or one week, but to last from six to eight months. Water nor nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a dober winkle, and does it its work that one can hardly believe their own eyes. It works like magic, and is unique because there is not another preparation in the world like it. We offer a reward of $100 for any head of hair that Kink-no-more will not straighten. Kink-no-more is a vegetable compound; it is perfectly harmless and will not injure the scalp nor hair, but will cause dandruff. It moves dandruff, promotes a luxuriant growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Kink-no-more is sold under a guarantee to do all the work required. We will send to any one on the receipt of $1 a regular size box of Kink-no-more, enough to straighten from one end to the other. We order ordering send resigned letter, postal order or express money order. Liberal inducements offered to agents. Write today for special terms. Inclose 2-cent payment in cash or check where. Address Shelton & Jones, 1019 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. One Thousand Ways To make money. New roads to wealth, where fortunes are found. Many cur- rents from the Hints and helps for the millions, from one William Foster 520 South First St., Kirksville, Mo A Modern Hair Store Miss. Mille Alexander, hair dresser and man- ufacturer, carries a full line of Hair goods. Write or call 223 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Phone Old. Main 5958. OFFICE, 319 W. VERMONT ST. New Phone 4571. Office Hours: 11 12 M.; 23, 7·8 p. m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m. OFFICE, 1735 ALVORD ST. Office Hours: 8 10 a. m.; 4·5 p. m. Sunday 11·12 New Phone 6056. Indianapolis, Ind. IF YOU LOVE YOUR WIFE! Buy her a nice Little Watch; if your wife doesn't love you, buy her a Big Diamond for little money, as we have a lot of them that were not redeemed. Reliable Loan Office, 145 South Illinois St. One square North of Union Station. 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? parts of the city at your own figures. One 8 Room House.....$1,500 " 4 Room Cottage.....1,200 " 4 Room Bungalow.....1,150 7 Room House.....1,100 4 Room House.....1,000 4 Room House.....1,000 Two 3 Room Houses.....850 We also have in exclusive residential sections of the city good homes with all modern im- provements that must be sold at a sacrifice. Any of these homes may be had on easy payments. Call and see. BROWDER & RANSOM, 413 Indiana Avenue. MONEY! FOR CHRISTMAS Don't let the Christmas stockings of your loved ones go empty simply because you are temporarily short of money. We can he'p you fill them, and also help you to a Merry Xmas. Any amount loaned from $5 to $200 on household goods, horses and wagons, pianos and other personal properity of value without removal. No delay. All business strictly confidential. Loans made in all parts of the city and all towns reached by interurban roads. Call on or address INDIANA MORTGAGE LOAN CO. Bld. Allison. Broom 4. Lomax Bld. Both phones 238. 24. E. Wash. St. .Indianapolis, Ind. More Style More Wear More Comfort. Prices $3.50, $4 and $5 28 N. Penna. St. Prices $3.50, $4 and $5 28 N. Penna. St. You will gain by trading at BLOOM'S If you need money you will get it on your diamond or watch at lowest rates at BLOOM'S If you need a watch, diamond or anything in the jew- elry line at lowest prices, get it at BLOOM'S If you need a good trunk, suit case or traveling bag at factory prices you will get it at WHY PAY When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Shirt for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fashions will convince you that you MOYER, 111 W. Wash. S. BRASS Artistic Design, Smooth Guaranteed Not to Crush Our Prices Start F. W. & F. E. 616-618 East Wash. "All Prices Marked in F." KLASSY FURNISHINGS FO PAY MORE make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $18 50. hop trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See a will convince you that you save a 5 spot. 111 W. Wash. St. Opp. C. CLASS BED Mac Design, Smooth, Even Fur eed Not to Crack or B ur Prices Start at $12.50 W. & F. E. Gris 6-618 East Washington St. All Prices Marked in Plain Figures PAY FURNISHINGS FOR KLASSY WHY PAY MORE? When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $18 50. No extra charges for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I will convince you that you save a 5 spot. MOYER. 111 W. Wash. St. Opp. Claypool Hotel. Artistic Design, Smooth, Even Finish. Guaranteed Not to Crack or Peel Off. Our Prices Start at $12.50. 616-618 East Washington Street. "All Prices Marked in Plain Figures." KLASSY FURNISHINGS FOR KLASSY MEN "THE SHOP OF QUALITY." Never fails to please the most fastidious. See our di mas offerings before purchasing elsewhere. Now a Fancy Hose, 25c up; Shirts, best quality, $1.00 up; novelties, 25c up; splendid assortment of Choice He derwear $1.00 up, and a splendid stock of Popular Pr able for Christmas presents. The Carter Furnishing Go 159 North Illinois Street Made by the Wonder World please the most fastidious. See our dis- before purchasing elsewhere. Now se- c up; Shirts, best quality, $1.00 up; 1 up; splendid assortment of Choice Hea- up, and a splendid stock of Popular Pri- nas presents. Enter Furnishing Good 59 North Illinois Street. Made by the under World Never fails to please the most fastidious. See our display of Christmas 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-weight Underwear $1.00 up, and a splendid stock of Popular Priced Hats, suitable for Christmas presents. The Carter Furnishing Goods Co., 159 North Illinois Street. Wonder Worker! PROCESS "AUTUMN" boot for street wear calf. A sturdy style built for hard servv "DOROTHY DODD" boots for "Wonder-Worker" welted sole, which insures a graceful carriage. The idea pliable. Marott's N" boot for street wear, in gunmetal style built for hard service. MY DODD" boots for fall carry the ker" welted sole, which guarantees for ful carriage. The ideal sole for wall rott's Excl Shoe "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 Exclusive Shoe Store 26 and 28 East Washington Street. XMAS PIANO BARGAINS Pre-Inventory Sale Until we invoice December 31, we will offer for sale a number of shopworn and used Pianos at prices actually 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 shopworn Piann Players. Some of these Pianos are as good as new, but rather than carry them over, we included them in this sale regardless of the low price. These instruments must go before our Inventory, and if price is an incentive, they will go quickly. If you are looking for a real bargain, don't fail to attend this sale. PAYMENTS IF YOU DESIRE. It is Safe to Buy at Baldwin's. 18 North Pennsylvania Street. and $5. . St. BLOOM'S 229 E. Washington Street. Phone, Main, 251. MORE? t for $18 50. No extra charges vests. See me and I have a 5 spot. Opp. Claypool Hotel. BEDS, Even Finish. ck or Peel Off. t $12.50. Griggs ington Street. in Figures." KLASSY MEN See our display of Christre. Now showing Men's $1.00 up; Neckties, latest Choice Heavy-weight UnPopular Priced Hats, suit-